BIOGRAPHICAL ROBERTJ.CREDE Grand Master, 1983-1984 Our newly installed Grand Master, Robert]. Crede, was born May 2, 1938, in Cole County, Missouri. He was raised on a farm approximately 12 miles south of jefferson City, where he has always lived. Brother Crede is single. After graduating from Eugene High School, he attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, where he received a B.S. degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting. In 1960 Brother Crede was employed by The Exchange National Bank of jefferson City where he presently serves as Assistant Cashier and Assistant Trust Officer. Brother Crede's Masonic career began january 7,1967, when he was initiated in Hickory Hill Lodge No. 211 located in Eugene. He was raised a Master Mason on March 18, 1967, and served as Master of Hickory Hill Lodge No. 211 in 1969. At the present time Brother Crede is serving his lodge as Secretary. He is a member of the York Rite, having served as Excellent High Priest of jefferson City Chapter No. 34 in 1973, Illustrious Master of Ezra Council No. 32 in 1974, Commander of Prince of Peace Commandery No. 29 in 1972, and presently is serving as Recorder of the Commandery and Treasurer of the Chapter and Council. Brother Crede is a member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Columbia, 32째, KCCH. He is also a member of Moolah Shrine; Grotto; Missouri Lodge of Research; St. Chrysostrom Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine; and Eugene Chapter No. 386, Order of Eastern Star. In 1977 Brother Crede received the DeMolay Honorary Legion of Honor Degree. In 1974-1975 he served the Grand Council of Missouri as Grand Conductor of the Council and is a member of the Knights of the York Cross of Honour. Brother Crede served the Grand Lodge of Missouri as District Deputy Grand Master of the 31st Masonic District from 1971 to 1975. In 1975 he was appointed Senior Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge by Grand Master Lewis C. Wes Cook. He is a member of Friedens United Church of Christ (Evangelical & Reformed) and presently is serving as Past Chairman of the Church Board. He is a member and Past Treasurer of the Brazito-Honey Creek Lions Club and is also at the present time Past Chairman of the jefferson City Area Salvation Army Advisory Board. Brother Crede was active in the 4-H program and is serving as Treasurer of the Central Missouri 4-H Camp Association. His hobby is playing tennis.
GRAND LODGE Ancient, Free and Accepted
Masons of the State of Missouri •
Official Proceedings One Hundred Sixty-Third Annual Communication •
September 24 and 25, 1984, A.L. 5984
OFFICERS
Grand Lodge of Missouri 1983-1984
ROBERT J. CREDE
M.W. Grand Master Route 2, Jefferson City 65101
VERN H. SCHNEIDER Deputy Grand Master 100 North Broadway, Suite 700, St. Louis 63102 CHARLES E. SCHEURICH Senior Grand Warden 124 Meadow Lane, Columbia 65203 P. VINCENT KINKEAD Junior Grand Warden Route 2, Box 243, Farmington 63640 W. MARION LUNA Grand Treasurer do Bank of Piedmont, P.O. Box 398, Piedmont 63957 FRANK A. ARNOLD Grand Secretary 800 Highway 63 North, Columbia 65201-6691 STANTON T. BROWN Grand Lecturer Route 1, Box 225, Buckner 64016 WILLIAM H. WISBROCK Senior Grand Deacon 733 Landscape Avenue, Webster Groves 63119 THOMAS K. MCGUIRE, JR. Junior Grand Deacon 2522 South Glendale Avenue, Springfield 65804 ROBERT D. JENKINS Senior Grand Steward 7741 Troost, Kansas City 64131 THOMAS C. WARDEN Junior Grand Steward P.O. Box 540, Owensville 65066-0540 DANIEL F. COLE Senior Grand Marshal 207 West Haven Street, Jefferson City 65101 OWEN A. SLOAN Junior Grand Marshal 11915 Pawnee Lane, Leawood, Kansas 6620~ WILLARD E. (BILL) WOOD Grand Sword Bearer 201-B Brookdale Drive, Jefferson City 65101 NOLEN H. RINNE Grand Pursuivant Route 2, Box 427, Holts Summit 65043 THE REV. CARL L. RADFORD Grand Chaplain 2334 South Dollison Avenue, Springfield 65807 THE REV. CECIL H. HURT Grand Chaplain 400 Crestview Drive, Union 63084 CHARLES GOODMAN Grand Chaplain 10 Millstone Campus, St. Louis 63146 THE REV. RONALD R. BOLLINGER Grand Chaplain 615 North Mill Street, Festus 63028 THE REV. ELMER E. REVELLE Grand Chaplain P.O. Box 82, Wellsville 63384 THE REV. EARL G. STATLER Grand Chaplain 2225 Boulder Crest Drive, Cape Girardeau 63701 THE REV. ALLEN L. VANCIL Grand Chaplain 511 Carleton Avenue, Caruthersville 63830 RAY HILTON Grand Orator 2929 South Barnes Avenue, Springfield 65804 DR. CHARLES J. MCCLAIN Grand Orator 706 South Halliburton Street, Kirksville 6350 I JOHN EDWIN (E.) WETZEL Grand Tiler 1117 South Glenwood Avenue, Columbia 65201
One Hundred Sixty-Third Annual Communication ORGAN SELECTIONS. EMIL E. CORTE
The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free, and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri convened in the One Hundred Sixty-Third Annual Communication on Monday and Tuesday, September 24 and 25, 1984 in the Auditorium of the Scottish Rite Cathedral at 3633 Lindell Boulevard, Saint Louis, Missouri. M.W. Past Grand Master Lewis C. Wes Cook called the Grand Lodge to order for the entrance and presentation of the Most Worshipful Grand Master and the other Grand Lodge Officers. M.W. Brother Cook introduced the following Grand Lodge Officers, who entered the Auditorium and proceeded to their respective stations: Grand Tiler - R.W. Brother John Edwin Wetzel, Columbia Grand Orator - R.W. Brother Ray Hilton, Springfield Grand Chaplain - RW. Brother Allen L. Vancil, Caruthersville Grand Chaplain - RW. Brother Earl G. Statler, Cape Girardeau Grand Chaplain - RW. Brother Elmer E. Revelle, Wellsville Grand Chaplain - R.W. Brother Ronald R Bollinger, Saint Louis Grand Chaplain - RW. Brother Charles Goodman, Saint Louis Grand Chaplain - RW. Brother Cecil H. Hurt, Union Grand Pursuivant - RW. Brother Nolen H. Rinne, Holts Summit Grand Sword Bearer - RW. Brother Willard E. (Bill) Wood, Jefferson City Junior Grand Marshal- R.W. Brother Owen A. Sloan, Leawood, Kansas Senior Grand Marshal- R.W. Brother Daniel F. Cole, Jefferson City Junior Grand Steward - R.W. Brother Thomas C. Warden, Owensville Senior Grand Steward - R.W. Brother Robert D. Jenkins, Kansas City Junior Grand Deacon - R.W. Brother Thomas K. McGuire, Jr., Springfield Senior Grand Deacon - RW. Brother William H. Wisbrock, Webster Groves Grand Lecturer - RW. Brother Stanton T. Brown, Buckner Grand Secretary - R W. Brother Frank A. Arnold, Boonville and Columbia Grand Treasurer - RW. Brother W. Marion Luna, Piedmont Junior Grand Warden - RW. Brother P. Vincent Kinkead, Farmington Senior Grand Warden - RW. Brother Charles E. Scheurich, Columbia Deputy Grand Master - RW. Brother Vern H. Schneider, Saint Louis
The Grand Lodge recognized and greeted the Grand Lodge Officers with a round of applause. Not in attendance for the Grand Lodge Communication: Grand Orator - RW. Brother Charles J. McClain, Kirksville Grand Chaplain - RW. Brother Carl L. Radford, Springfield
M.W. Brother Cook called up the Grand Lodge for the reception of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free, and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri - Most Worshipful Brother Robert J. Crede of Jefferson City. The Grand Lodge welcomed Most Worshipful Brother Crede as he entered the Auditorium and proceeded to his station
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in the East. The Senior Grand Marshal led the Grand Lodge in according Grand Master Crede the Grand Honors. M.W. GRAND MASTER CREDE: Thank you very much, Brethren. Thank you, M.W. Brother Wes Cook. Welcome to this Annual Communication of your Grand Lodge of Missouri. At least you cannot say that we did not give you a warm reception this morning. (A reference to the heat in the Auditorium.) I see that you have already beat me to it - I was going to invite you to remove your coats and jackets, which I see you have already done. Before we are done, this may be the first Grand Lodge Session conducted by Grand Lodge Officers in shirt sleeves. The personnel are working on the problem; we hope that it can be corrected this morning. M.W. Grand Master Robert]. Crede, with the other Grand Lodge Officers, opened the One Hundred Sixty-Third Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri on the Degree of Master Mason in accordance with Missouri Ritual. RW. Grand Chaplain Elmer E. Revelle offered prayer. M.W. BROTHER CREDE: Brethren, I hope that you have noticed by the printed program you received when you registered that this Annual Communication - the 163rd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri - has been dedicated to the Observance of the 100th Birthday Celebration of the late Most Worshipful Brother and President Harry S Truman. This being the Truman Centennial year, I have dedicated this Session to the 100th Anniversary of his birth. Most Worshipful Grand Master Crede led the Grand Lodge in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. DEDICATION OF THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
M.W. Past Grand Master Lewis C. Wes Cook celebrated the life of Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Harry S Truman. Brethren, a former President of the United States stood before an audience of school children and adults, in a small auditorium in Independence, in the late 1950's. A small freckled-faced, redhaired boy in the audience had a question. "Mr. President, he said, was you popular when you was a boy?" Harry S Truman looked over his glasses at that boy and he responded immediately because the former President realized the importance of the question to that small boy. He responded "Why no, I was never popular, the popular boys were the ones who were good at games, had big tight fists; I was never like that. Without my glasses I was blind as a bat and to tell you the truth, I was kind of a sissy. If there was any danger of getting into a fight, I always ran. I guess that's why I'm here today." The little boy stood there for a moment and then he started to applaud; and suddenly that whole auditorium exploded with applause, because it was an amazing revelation by a former President, by any man, to admit that he had run from a fight. Harry S Truman had rare insight into human nature. He had experienced most of the hurts and embarrassments, both physical and emotional, that nearly all of us as human beings face at one time or another in our lives. He remembered them vividly; but he accepted them as a challenge rather than as a setback or a defeat. Let me illustrate. Another question put to the former President reveals the philosophy, the attitude, that a true champion must always have, and one that Truman always demonstrated. "I have been wearing glasses since I was three, and I know Mr. President that you had to wear glasses when you were a boy. Did they ever call you four eyes?" Truman promptly responded. "Of course they called me four eyes; and they called me a lot of other things too. That's hard on a boy; it makes him lonely and it gives him an inferiority complex; and he has a hard time overcoming it. Of
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course we didn't know what an inferiority complex was in those days, but you can overcome it. You've got to fight for everything you do; you've got to be above those calling you names, and you've got to do more work than they do. But it usually comes out right in the end." Brethren, as we pause here for a few minutes, let us celebrate a life, the life of our Thirty-Third President, a Brother, a Past Master, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past District Deputy Grand Lecturer and Past Grand Master of this Grand Lodge. This 163rd Annual Communication is dedicated to him. Listen to his words and remember. "You've got to be above those calling you names; and you've got to do more work then they do. And if you can do that, things usually work out all right in the end." We celebrate his life for many reasons. There is no doubt that many of his decisions and policies that were initiated in the nearly eight years of his Presidency, from 1945 to 1953, not only changed America's course in the world but greatly influenced changes throughout the world. It's a celebration of the life of a man who said he was a failure as a farmer and a miner, an oil promoter and merchant, but finally found success as a public servant. Brethren, Right Worshipful Brother Gary Mullins is operating a slide machine and he is going to show some slides. These scenes will probably be familiar to a great many of you. These were important to Harry S Truman. They are part now of our great State of Missouri. They draw a great deal of national and international attention. As these slides are shown, and if we may have the lights down, I'm going to walk down on the floor; and I would like to relate some other stories as the slides are shown about this man and why I think we should celebrate this life. I would like to begin in 1915. Harry S Truman was a farmer, operating a family farm in Grandview. He was also active in politics. His father had just died a year before. Now the responsibilities were on his shoulders. He was appointed Postmaster of Grandview, but you know there was a catch. Harry had an assistant, not a widow woman, who had a rather large family and was going to be appointed as Assistant Postmaster. She was; but there was no salary connected with the job. The Postmaster's salary was $530 a year. Harry S Truman signed his salary over to that woman. And it's even more interesting to note that her husband had been a strong Republican. When he was serving as Jackson County Court Judge, an administrative office, a couple of things that he took a great deal of pride in was the fact that he discovered that a goodly number of elderly people had been committed to mental institutions in our state, simply because they were a burden to relatives or close friends who didn't want to put up with them any longer, or who didn't want to support them financially any more. Harry Truman investigated hundreds of these cases-helped to see to it that these elderly people were placed back in society. There are a great many things we could touch upon to illustrate his character. He demonstrated his charity - what he was taught in the lodge, what he was encouraged to practice at all times. When he was President, there was one particular incident that stands out in my mind. A letter came; he investigated it; he found out that the writer was a woman by the name of Mrs. Ricketts. She had been manager of the apartment house where Bess and Harry and Margaret had taken up residence when they first went to Washington. Mrs. Ricketts was now an invalid; she was about to be thrown out on the streets. She had no place to go. But Truman knew that she had been a member of the Eastern Star and he determined that she had paid her dues faithfully all through these years. He wrote a letter, a note, and he said: "There is no retirement facility available for people like this in this damned District of Columbia or Bess and I would pick up the burden and take care of it without any problem. There is only one solution. She has got to be able to go into the Masonic Home in the District of Columbia. Now you see to it that she's admitted. I'm representative of some 153 million people and if they're hurting like this, I want something done." It was taken care of. There are so many instances. To stop and think that he would befriend a casual acquaintance, a man of forty-one years, a man by the name of Burt (last name indistinct) and encourage Burt to go back to college, to finish his school work, enter law school.
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Harry Truman, Bess and Margaret corresponded over a good number of years with Burt. Later in life Harry recommended him for the Masonic Lodge. There are a couple of more that I would like to, might, touch on just briefly. One, after he had left the White House, Brethren, many of you will probably recall that he lectured at colleges around the country. He loved to teach. This was a part of his life. History was a way of life for him. He enjoyed reading about it; he enjoyed studying; and he enjoyed relating it to other people. He was comfortable and at home on a college campus, trying to meet and work with these young people and to give them some idea of how our government functions. But there was one particular instance that occurred at the University of Southern California. Following his presentation he was always available for questions and answers. One young man stood up, very close to the front, and he said "Mr. President, what do you think of the local yokel who is occupying the State Capitol up at Sacramento?" Truman right back: "You do not refer to a High Office in that manner around Truman." He had such respect for public office. He embarrassed the young man and forced him to sit down and provided an explanation of how we should respect public office. From time to time the individuals will do things that appear as though it's that office; but he explained, it is not the office, it's the man who's occupying the office. He went on answering some other questions. But he said that as he stood there and looked out over those young people, he was aware of the fact that as a former President he had inflicted a great burden on that young man among his peers. He said: "I just couldn't let it end there." So he stopped, he asked that if the friends of this young man would bring him up to this platform, that he didn't want to embarrass him, but he had something that he wanted to say to him, "Please comply." And they did; the young man came up, just as redfaced as he could be. This man, Brethren, the thirty-third President of the United States turned to that young man and stuck out his hand and apologized for having reacted in the way in which he did. He said "I know you didn't intend any disrespect." He said "I would like to follow you and your career from this point on." And he secured the name of the young man's faculty advisor and (words indistinct) what he was majoring in in college and got his home address, and for a number of years, he continued to correspond and lend encouragement to that young man. Brethren, this is the life that we celebrate. One of the reasons why we are particularly happy and pleased and proud I think today to be here is because thirty-five years ago this month - on the evening of September 28 - there was a great deal of excitement among Masons around this area. They knew, they knew that something special was going to happen the following morning. At six-thirty the next morning there is a familiar figure making a thirty-minute stroll at a very brisk pace down the street from the Sheraton Coronado Hotel, "Hi Harry! Hi! Mr. President!" At seven-thirty he sat down with sixteen close Masonic friends and enjoyed breakfast. Not long after that he donned the long-tailed coat, the stripped trousers, took his top hat and together with his military aide Harry Vaughan and his physician General Wallace Graham they walked over to the entrance of the Scottish Rite Building and there they were greeted by the Grand Treasurer Ed Morris. They waited outside for just a little while. In here, in this auditorium, nearly 2,000 men were here. Some of you may have been in that audience. There was great excitement. Suddenly there was a knock at the door and the announcement was made. A Past Grand Master of Missouri desires admission. Harry S Truman came in as Past Grand Master and was presented with the gavel of authority and presided at that Installation, the Installation for the man that he had appointed to office, St. Louis Attorney James Bradford. Some of it was traditional; some of it was strictly Trumanesque; but he got them Installed. It was an Open Session because he wanted some of his staff and others who had accompanied him to be able to see the boss in a little different light. We have some among us who were in that Installation Ceremony. Homer Ferguson, Frank P. Briggs, Dr. Harold O. Grauel and Herman Orlick were among those Grand Lodge Officers Installed in that memorable session. I am amused, and I would share with you, the note in our Grand LodRe ProceedinRs
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for the year 1949. Note how this is stated: "The Installation of the Officers of the Grand Lodge of Missouri on September 29, 1949 was unique in the history of Freemasonry, for never before had a President of the United States flown a thousand miles to install the Brother whom he had appointed in line." I stopped to mull that over; and I just wondered when did we have another Grand Master serving as President of this country. It was a Masonic first. It was a first period. Something that may never be accomplished again, to share in such a manner with the President of the United States. Brethren, this life that we celebrate touched all of us; and I think will continue to touch all of us for many, many years to come. I would just like to close with this note. In July of 1954 he was compiling the material for his memoirs and he wrote this to himself. He is discussing public service and he writes: "In all my long career, I had certain rules which I followed win, lose or draw. I refused to handle any political money whatever. I engaged in no private interest whatever that could be helped by local, state or national governments. I refused presents, hotel accommodations or trips which were paid for by private parties. There were opportunities by the wholesale for making immense amounts of money at the county level and also in the Senate. I lived on the salary I was legally entitled to and considered that I was employed by the taxpayers and the people of my county, state and nation. I would much rather be an honorable public servant and to be known as such, than to be the richest man in the world." Brethren, this is a part of our heritage as Freemasons ... the life of Harry S Truman.
THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE This 163rd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri is dedicated to the late Harry S Truman in the centennial year of his birth. Most Worshipful Brother Truman, 33rd President of the United States (1945-1953) and Grand Master of this Grand Lodge of Freemasons (19401941), bestowed upon each of us as freemen and Freemasons a legacy of public and fraternal service and achievement in the interests of all humankind, unrivaled by any material wealth. Years before his passing, in the hearts and minds of many people throughout the world, our brother had become a folk hero. Since his death, the record of his official and private papers has boosted his stature to that of almost legendary proportion. A resolution unanimously adopted February 20, 1973 by the Conference of Grand Masters of North America eloquently expressed the heartfelt loss of freemen and Freemasons: WHEREAS, Former President Harry S Truman departed this life December 26, 1972; and WHEREAS, He distinguished himself in many areas of human endeavor, both in public service and in contributions to the principles for which Masonry stands; and WHEREAS, In particular, as President of these United States, he fostered the dispatch of relief to distressed victims of World War II on a scale unprecedented by our Nation; and WHEREAS, In particular, in all of his judgments he exemplified those special Masonic virtues of prudence and fortitude; and WHEREAS, He served the Masonic Fraternity with distinction as Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri and was singly and justly honored by other eminent Masonic Organizations; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that we pay memorial tribute to our esteemed late
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brother by formally recognizing his greatness as a humanitarian, as a statesman and as a faithful, esteemed Brother Mason."
As we meet here today to review another Masonic year and to prepare for a new year, may we as Missouri Freemasons join with like-minded people throughout the world to again express thanks to the Supreme Architect for the life and inspiration of our brother. Most Worshipful Grand Master Crede led the Grand Lodge in the singing of the National Anthem to close the Dedication of the 163rd Annual Communication. INTERIM REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
R.W. Brother Ray Hilton, Chairman of the Committee on Credentials presented the interim report. To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Credentials is pleased to report that a constitutional number of subordinate lodges is present. RAY HILTON, Chairman. INTRODUCTION OF MOST WORSHIPFUL PAST GRAND MASTERS OF MISSOURI
R.W. Senior Grand Deacon William H. Wisbrock presented and introduced the Past Grand Masters in attendance: M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W.
Brother Homer L. Ferguson (1951-1952), Jefferson City Brother Frank P. Briggs (1957-1958), Macon Brother Harold O. Grauel (1959-1960), Cape Girardeau Brother A. Basey Vanlandingham (1965-1966), Columbia Brother Elvis A. Mooney (1968-1969), Bloomfield Brother J. Morgan Donelson (1969-1970), Princeton Brother William H Chapman (1970-1971), Webster Groves Brother Thomas]. Davis,Jr. (1971-1972), Piedmont Brother Walter L. Walker (1973-1974), Neosho Brother Herman A. Orlick (1974-1975), Glendale Brother Lewis C. Wes Cook (1975-1976), Kansas City Brother Fielding A. Poe (1976-1977), Florissant Brother James A. Noland, Jr. (1977-1978), Osage Beach Brother J. C. Montgomery, Jr. (1978-1979), Saint Louis Brother Gus O. Nations (1979-1980), Saint Louis Brother J. Edward Blinn (1980-1981), Marshfield Brother William]. Hill (1981-1982), Kansas City
R.W. Brother Wisbrock informed that M.W. Brother Earl K. Dille (19821983), Saint Louis, had been present but had to leave. The Grand Lodge saluted the Past Grand Masters with the Grand Honors. M.W. Grand Master Crede welcomed the Past Grand Masters and thanked them for their support during the past year. He expressed appreciation to the many on whom he had called for help and to all of them for their dedication to our Fraternity. The Past Grand Masters were conducted to their seats by way of the East where they were greeted by the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master.
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M.W. Brother Frank P. Briggs responded to the welcome for the Missouri Past Grand Masters. INTRODUCTION OF GRAND MASTERS AND PAST MASTERS OF OTHER GRAND LODGES
R.W. Junior Grand Deacon Thomas K. McGuire, Jr. introduced the Most Worshipful Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of other Grand Jurisdictions: M.W. Grand Master Voy W. Brown of Arkansas M.W. Past Grand Master Marvin E. Fowler of the District of Columbia, SecretaryTreasurer of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association M.W. Past Grand Master Raymond H. Bachman of Illinois, Secretary-Treasurer of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America M.W. Past Grand Master Robert R Stevens of Indiana M.W. Grand Master Robert D. Metcalf of Iowa M.W. Grand Master Lawrence D. Winegardner of Kansas M.W. Grand Master Robert A. Metcalf of Nebraska M.W. Past Grand Master Thomas R Dougherty of New Jersey, Director of the Hospital Visitation Program of the Masonic Service Association of the United States M.W. Grand Master Bob C. Morrison of Oklahoma M.W. Grand Master James E. McDaniel of Tennessee
The Grand Lodge accorded the Grand Masters and the Past Grand Masters with the Grand Honors. M. W. Grand Master Crede welcomed the visiting Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters, after which they were conducted to their seats by way of the East where he and Deputy Grand Master Vern H. Schneider greeted each one personally. M.W. Past Grand Master Marvin E. Fowler responded to the welcome for the visiting Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters, and spoke on the George Washington National Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia. INTRODUCTION OF GRAND OFFICERS OF OTHER GRAND LODGES
RW. Senior Grand Steward Robert D. Jenkins introduced the Grand Officers of other Grand Jurisdictions: RW. RW. RW. RW.
Grand Secretary Tom Eggleston of Iowa Grand Secretary Albert O. Arnold, Jr. of Kansas Grand Secretary Ralph W. Gerry of Nebraska Deputy Grand Master William E. Day of Wisconsin
After the welcome by M.W. Grand Master Crede, the Grand Officers were conducted to their seats by way of the East. RW. Grand Secretary Albert O. Arnold, Jr., of Kansas responded to the welcome for the visiting Grand Lodge Officers. INTRODUCTION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF AFFILIATED MASONIC BODIES OF MISSOURI
RW. Junior Grand Steward Thomas C. Warden introduced the Representatives of the Appendant and Adoptive Organizations affiliated with The Masonic Family of Missouri:
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Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Missouri Robert G. Bird. Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons Virgil L. Bailey Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star, William D. Tidwell. Executive Officer in Missouri, International Order of DeMolay, Ronald M. Compton.
M.W. Brother Crede welcomed the Representatives ofthe Affiliated Bodies of Missouri, after which they were conducted to their seats by way of the East. Right Eminent Grand Commander Robert G. Bird gave the response on behalf of the Representatives of the Missouri Organizations. INTRODUCTION OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS
RW. Senior Grand Marshal Daniel F. Cole presented the District Deputy Grand Masters, who stood at their seats in the Auditorium to receive the words of welcome of M.W. Grand Master Crede and the applause of greeting by the officers and members of the Grand Lodge. INTRODUCTION OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS
RW. Grand Lecturer Stanton T. Brown presented the District Deputy Grand Lecturers, who stood at their seats in the Auditorium to receive the applause of greeting by the Grand Lodge and the expression of appreciation by M.W. Grand Master Crede. INTRODUCTION OF EMERITUS GRAND OFFICERS
R.W. Junior Grand Marshal Owen A. Sloan introduced: R.W. Grand Treasurer Emeritus William H. Utz, Jr. R.W. Grand Lecturer Emeritus Freelon K. Hadley.
After words of welcome and appreciation, M.W. Grand Master Crede and RW. Deputy Grand Master Schneider greeted the two Emeritus Grand Officers at the Altar. INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF OF THE MASONIC HOME R.W. Deputy Grand Master and President of the Masonic Home Board Vern H. Schneider introduced: Worshipful Brother James E. Estell, Board Member M.W. Brother Fielding A. Poe, Co-Ordinator of Fraternal Relations and Chairman of Northeastern Area for Fund Raising Drive RW. Brother Lawrence N. Weenick, Board Member Brother Joseph H. Collison, Board Member and Treasurer of Western Unit Fund Drive RW. Brother AlbertJ. Elfrank, Board Member Worshipful Brother D. Eldon Turnbull, Board Member Brother H. David Thomas, Executive Director RW. Brother Carl I. Stein, Secretary to the Board of Directors R.W. Brother Charles E. Scheurich, Ex-Officio Board Member RW. Brother P. Vincent Kinkead, Ex-Officio Board Member and Chairman of Southeastern Area for Fund Raising Drive
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R.W. Brother William H. Wisbrock, Ex-Officio Board Member R.W. Brother Robert D. Jenkins, Board Member Brother Howard H. McHenry, Chairman of Western Unit Fund Raising Drive Brother Richard J. Hildreth, Chairman of Northwestern Area for Fund Raising Drive Lodge Masonic Home Information Representatives, who stood at their seats in the Auditorium to receive the applause of appreciation by the Grand Lodge.
RW. Brother Schneider gave special recognition to the two members of the Board who retire at this time and presented each with a Certificate of Appreciation: Brother Joseph H. Collison and RW. Brother Robert D. Jenkins. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE MASONIC HOME BOARD OF DIRECTORS M.W. Brother William H Chapman nominated RW. Brother D. Robert Downey for a two-year unexpired term. M.W. Brother Walter L. Walker nominated Worshipful Brother James A. Cobban for a three-year unexpired term. There being no further nominations for the unexpired two-year term and for the unexpired three-year term, RW. Brother Robert D. Jenkins moved that nominations be closed and the two brothers be elected by acclamation. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. RW. Brother D. Robert Downey was elected to serve a two-year term as a member of the Masonic Home Board of Directors. Worshipful BrotherJames A. Cobban was elected to serve a three-year term as a member of the Masonic Home Board of Directors. M.W. Brother J. Edward Blinn nominated Worshipful Brother Gerald L. Cook for a four-year term as a member of the Masonic Home Board. M.W. Brother Lewis C. Wes Cook nominated Brother Rudolf G. Eskridge for a four-year term as a member of the Masonic Home Board. There being no further nominations, a member of the Grand Lodge moved that nominations cease and that Worshipful Brother Gerald L. Cook and Brother Rudolf G. Eskridge be elected by acclamation. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. Worshipful Brother Gerald L. Cook and Brother Rudolf G. Eskridge were elected to serve fouryear terms as members of the Masonic Home Board. GREETINGS AND MESSAGES The Grand Secretary read the correspondence of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star - the g-reetings of Worthy Grand Matron Jean Cox and Worthy Grand Patron William D. Tidwell. The Grand Secretary read the correspondence of greetings received from the Grand Lodge of the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. CALL FROM LABOR The Grand Lodge was called from labor until 1:30 p.m. on Monday Afternoon, September 24. The Grand Master requested that Officers and Members be seated in the Auditorium at 1: 15 p.m. at which time several distinguished guests will be presented, introduced, and received. RW. Grand Chaplain Charles Goodman offered prayer.
Monday Afternoon 1:15 P.M. ORGAN SELECTIONS, EMIL E. CORTE
M.W. Grand Master Robert J. Crede called the Grand Lodge to order for the introduction and reception of Representatives of Adoptive and Youth Organizations of the Masonic Family of Missouri. RW. Senior Grand Marshal Daniel F. Cole conducted Brother D. Kent Baker, State Master Councilor of Missouri, International Order of DeMolay, to the Altar and introduced him to the M.W. Grand Master and the other Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge. M.W. Grand Master Crede welcomed State Master Councilor Baker and invited him to come to the East. RW. Senior Grand Deacon William H. Wisbrock escorted Miss Beth Kennon, Grand Bethel Honored Queen of the Grand Bethel of Missouri, International Order of Job's Daughters, to the Alter and introduced her to the Grand Lodge. M.W. Grand Master Crede welcomed the Grand Bethel Honored Queen and invited her to a seat in the East. Mrs. Jean Cox, Worthy Grand Matron, was escorted to the Altar by Worthy Grand Patron William D. Tidwell who made the introduction to the M.W. Grand Master and all of the Grand Lodge. M.W. Grand Master Crede welcomed the Worthy Grand Matron and invited her to a seat in the East. The Grand Master announced that Miss Laurie Hager, Grand Worthy Advisor of Missouri, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, had sent regrets of her inability to be present for this open session of the Grand Lodge Communication. REMARKS OF GRAND BETHEL HONORED QUEEN BETH KENNON
Miss Kennon informed the Grand Lodge that the Job's Daughters Grand Bethel, together with the Grand Guardian Council, of Missouri were supporting the Fund Drive for the Masonic Home Western Unit with special activities and projects. REMARKS OF STATE MASTER COUNCILOR D. KENT BAKER REMARKS OF WORTHY GRAND MATRON JEAN COX
The Worthy Grand Matron informed the Grand Lodge of the pledge of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter to the support of the Chapel-Activities Room of the Western Unit of the Masonic Home. She announced that well over $50,000.00 had been contributed by Missouri Eastern Stars and that additional love gifts are received each day. At the time of the Annual Grand Chapter Session, the total amount of the contributions will be presented to the Grand Master (1984-1985) -the hoped-for sum of more than $100,000.00. M.W. Grand Master Crede acknowledged the support of the Missouri Job's
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Daughters and the Missouri Eastern Stars for the Western Unit of the Masonic Home. He also thanked the State Master Councilor for the timely remarks on DeMolay and the relationship of that organization with the Fraternity of Freemasons.
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The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon, September 24. R.W. Grand Chaplain Cecil H. Hurt offered prayer. ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER
M.W. Brother Crede requested that R.W. Deputy Grand Master Vern H. Schneider preside during the reading of the Annual Report.
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Address of the Grand Master To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: Welcome to the 163rd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. It seems like only a few short weeks ago I was standing here at this same podium expressing my thanks to you for electing me to serve as your Grand Master for the 1983-1984 year; and now in a few short hours I will be turning the gavel over to my successor in office. This past year has been a most enjoyable, rewarding and enlightening year in my life. It has been a year filled with memories that I will cherish for years to come. The some 20,000 miles traveled over Missouri roadways and the many air miles outside our state provided me an opportunity to meet and greet Brethren throughout The Show Me State and in other GrandJurisdictions. No matter what Lodge or Masonic event I attended there was always extended to me the warm hand of fraternal friendship and brotherly love. The friendships established this year have been many and truly added to the enjoyment of serving as Grand Master. I extend a most cordial welcome to our distinguished guests from other Grand Jurisdictions and those leaders from our appendant bodies in Missouri. I hope your visit to our Grand Lodge will be a pleasurable experience for you. Thank you for honoring us with your presence here today. In accordance with Section 2.010(i) of the By-Laws of our Grand Lodge the Grand Master is required to give an account of the state and condition of Freemasonry in Missouri and an account of his official acts during the year. Incidentally did you know that for 24 years after the formation of our Grand Lodge the Grand Master was not required to deliver a Grand Master's Address? I know many of you are thinking right now how great it must have been to attend Grand Lodge in those days when there was no Grand Master's Address. However, this Section of the By-Laws was adopted in 1845, and for the past 139 years an address by the Grand Master has been delivered; and I am sorry, Brethren, but this year is no exception.
HARRY S TRUMAN CENTENNIAL YEAR One hundred years, four months and eighteen days ago on May 8, 1884, at Lamar, Barton County, Missouri a son was born to John Anderson Truman and Martha E. Young. That son was given the name Harry derived from a favorite uncle, Harrison Young. Later the initial S was added, originating from his two grandfathers, one by the name of Shipp and the other Solomon, thus we have Harry S Truman. After a brief period of time at Lamar, Harrisonville and Clinton the Truman family returned to Jackson County, Missouri in 1887, to a farm north of Grandview that had been purchased in 1867, by Solomon Young and Harriet Louisa Gregg, the maternal grandparents of Harry S Truman. It was here on the farm in Grandview and in the Independence and Kansas City areas that Truman received his education, obtained his firstjob in the Clinton Drug Store at Independence at eleven years of age dusting bottles and washing windows at $3.00 per week, worked in the mailing room of the Kansas City Star, kept time
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for a railroad contractor, worked for two banks and finally returned to the farm at Grandview and as a partner of his father operated the large farm until 1917, when he went to the Army. Time and space will not permit discussing all the details about the distinguished military record compiled by Truman during his service in the defense of our country, which began at the age of twenty-one on June 14, 1905, when he enlisted as a private in Battery B, Artillery at Kansas City. As Truman's business career began in the lowly position of "bottle duster" in a drug store, so his political career began as a road overseer in 1914. He then went on to be a Postmaster at Grandview, an Associate Judge of the County Court ofJackson County, later a PresidingJudge of the same county, elected a United States Senator in 1934, elected Vice President in 1944, and on April 12, 1945, became the 33rd President of the United States. During all this very busy time in the life of Harry S Truman, he still found the time to devote a portion of his life to something very dear and important to him, that being Freemasonry. Both grandfathers were members of the Craft and were active in a lodge at Westport and at Raytown. The following words are quoted from papers written by Harry Truman to Brother and General Harry H. Vaughn. "I had always been interested in becoming a member of the Masonic Lodge. One day a cousin of my mother's who lived on a farm east of us came over to look at some livestock. He was wearing a square and compass with a big G in the center. I told him of my interest and desire to join."
A few days later the cousin came back with a petition for membership in Belton Lodge No. 450 at Belton, Missouri, where Truman received the degree of Entered Apprentice on February 9, 1909, passed to the degree of Fellow Craft on March 9, 1909, and raised to the degree of Master Mason on March 18, 1909. After being elected Junior Warden of Belton Lodge in 1910, he decided to organize a lodge at Grandview which in due time was completed and Brother Truman became its first Worshipful Master in 1911. It was my pleasure this year to attend both Belton Lodge No. 450 and Grandview Lodge No. 618. At the communication of Belton Lodge we were pleased to have with us the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Alabama, M.W. BrotherJack Smith; and accompanying him was the Historian of the Grand Lodge of Alabama. They also visited Grandview Lodge and The Truman Library. Thanks to Worshipful Brother Richard Middleton, Master of Belton Lodge, and his Officers for arranging with the historical society to have present for the meeting that night the altar and Bible used by the Lodge during the time Brother Truman received his degrees. As with other facets of his life, Brother Truman distinguished himself in our fraternity by serving in many capacities and dedicating himself to the high ideals and tenets of Freemasonry. During the 120th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri held September 24-25, 1940, in this very Auditorium, which was packed with one of the largest turnouts of delegates ever in the history of the Grand Lodge, R.W. Brother Harry S Truman was elected Grand Master by a vote of 2,708 with 689 scattered, for a total of 3,397 delegates voting. At the conclusion of the annual communication R.W. Brother Truman was installed as the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand
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Lodge of Missouri by the Republican who appointed him in line, Past Grand Master William R. Gentry. Again time and space will not permit me to enumerate all the activities of M.W. Brother Truman as he served as Grand Master and also the time he devoted to Freemasonry even while serving as President. On May 8 of this year I was honored by being invited as your Grand Master to attend the Joint Session of Congress called to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birthday of M.W. Brother and former President Harry S Truman. This was truly an enjoyable, emotional and patriotic experience - a highlight of my year as Grand Master. The many remarks given by various individuals associated with President Truman over the years, including his daughter Margaret, and the music presentations highlighted theJoint Session. As I have related to many of you during my visits this year, I will never forget the closing ceremony as the capacity crowd stood in the House Chamber of our National Capitol and accompanied by the Army Bandjoined in the singing of "God Bless America." One could not help but feel proud to be an American and live in this great country of ours. In preparing this address I was searching through the proceedings of the Grand Lodge communication held September 30,1941, and in particular the address ofM.W. Brother Truman. I would like to quote this one paragraph from his address delivered on that day. "I thank God every day that I am a citizen of the greatest and freest country on earth, and that I have the privilege ofworshipping as I please, of acting with complete liberty, so long as I do not infringe upon the rights of others, and of having the right to belong to any organization or Fraternity I choose, so long as it does not foster treason against the Government. We cannot really appreciate these privileges because we have always had them. But, our Brethren in Denmark, Holland, Norway, and all those other countries which have come under the heel of totalitarian dictators, are either in concentration camps, or have forsworn their liberties and their fraternal obligations. Brethren, we should be thankful for the privileges we enjoy. We must put forth every effort possible to maintain them with everything we have."
It is with humility that I stand here today, in the very auditorium and probably the exact spot where M.W. Brother Truman stood when he delivered his Grand Master's address, and that I have the privilege and pleasure to dedicate this One Hundred Sixty-Third Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri to M.W. Brother Harry S Truman, the 33rd President of the United States and Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri 1940-1941.
STATE OF THE CRAFT With approximately 525 Lodges in our GrandJurisdiction it is impossible for a Grand Master to visit each Lodge individually; therefore, one must rely on the Reports from the District Deputy Grand Masters and from knowledge gained at the area meetings, as well as through other visits to various parts of the state. I know that this will sound like a broken record because other Grand Masters have expressed the same opinion, that in some areas the state of the Craft is good and in some areas it is not. At a number of my visits this year some of the Masters have indicated that they have been conferring much more degree work than in the past. In fact a few said they have trouble finding enough time to schedule all the work. This is very encouraging. Then there are those lodges
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that never seem to have any work at all. As in the past some lodges are doing a great deal ofcharity work and some according to the Deputy Reports are doing nothing. Many Lodges do hold various types of open meetings to which the family and friends are invited. Why do we have weak areas and strong areas in our Fraternity? Again the answer can be found in the Deputy Reports and, as has been reported for many years, is leadership in the constituent Lodges and lack of interest on the part of the members. In any outstanding lodge you will find an enthusiastic, zealous, hardworking Master and one that has the support of his officers and members. You find a Master that has prepared for his year in the East and planned programs in which the members can participate. You find a Master that encourages participation in charity work. You find a Master that takes the initiative and finds out what types of programs and activities his members might like and plans accordingly. I would say that a Master with those qualities will 95% of the time have the support of his lodge. However, I have seen cases this year that no matter what type of program or how capable the Master might be, he does not receive a favorable response from his members. This has particularly happened in cases where the Master has been a Mason of a fairly young age or perhaps young in the number of his years in the Fraternity; and the members of the Lodge for the most part are Brothers (and I know I will probably step on some toes here, but I will say it anyway) - Brothers of an advancing age. I hope there is not a resentment on their part for feeling that some younger Mason is taking over, but that maybe it is still their old belief, and I know all of you have heard it before, "weil we have done such and such this way for the last hundred years and we can't change now." If we are to survive in today's society I think we must change some of our attitudes and methods of doing things. Don't misunderstand me, I am not saying that we should change any of the tenets or principles upon which Freemasonry was founded, but that we need to become more active in arranging programs for our lodges, become more involved in our communities certainly by being more charitable minded would help. We need to make ourselves known to the public by living and acting as Masons and not keep our teachings and knowledge of Masonry behind the locked door of the Temple when we leave a meeting. Remember that portion of the installation charge to the Master which directs him to "Charge them to practice out of the Lodge those duties which they have been taug-ht in it and by amiable, discrete and virtuous conduct convince mankind of the goodness of the institution, so that when one is said to be a member of it, the world may know that he is one to whom the burdened heart may pour out its sorrow, to whom distress may prefer its suit, whose hand is guided by justice and whose heart is expanded by benevolence." This year at every Area Meeting we noticed a large number of those Brethren present were young Master Masons. This was a very encouraging sign to us that our young Masons are taking an interest in the Fraternity by serving as officers and from all reports I have received are doing a goodjob. As I recall, it was M.W. Brother Robert Stevens, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, who also stated in his address this year that young Masons were becoming more involved in the lodges in Indiana. Perhaps this might be a trend throug-hout our country.
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We have heard and read for the past several years about our dying Fraternity. Yes, it is true we are losing members each year. A large portion of that number is by deaths and the remainder by suspension for non-payment of dues. At each Area Meeting I devoted a portion of the program to the subject of non-payment of dues and hopefully we might be able to reduce that number in future years. Maybe I am more optimistic than others, but when I see the figures for the past several years show approximately 2,000 have been initiated each year into Masonry this indicates to me that there is interest in our Fraternity. What we need to do is to improve our lodges and programs to keep the interest of those that seek our light and keep them involved so that they will not become one of those suspended for non-payment of dues. I think history has shown to us that several periods of rapid growth experienced by our Fraternity throughout its life has proven not to be in our best interests. Therefore, let us concentrate on making Masons of those that dojoin our Craft and not merely consider them another number among us. Since the by-laws of the Grand Lodge requires the Grand Master to state the condition of the Craft in Missouri, I would have to say to you that definitely there are areas in our state that need improvement and renewed interest among the members; but overall I would report to you that I feel the Craft is in good condition and will prosper in the future. AREA MEETINGS Thirteen area meetings were held this year with an attendance ranging from 65.73% to a high of 87.2% for area number eleven held at Independence. I must congratulate the Officers of area number seven at Edina for their 46% increase in attendance over last year. Subjects discussed during the meetings this year included, suspension of members for non-payment of dues, leadership, Masonic Home of Missouri, and support of our youth organizations. New to the area meetings this year were our Masonic Home Information Representatives. After the first half hour of the meeting the Home Representatives adjourned to another meeting room to meet with M.W. Brother Fielding A. Poe, Coordinator of Fraternal Relations for the Masonic Home, where they received valuable and detailed information about the Home and its operations. These area meetings provide the Grand Master and certain other Grand Lodge Officers an opportunity to meet with the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden and Secretary of every Lodge in Missouri. Unfortunately we still have some Lodges that for some reason refuse to attend the area meetings. However, it is their loss by not attending and I feel the area meetings are certainly worth the time spent by those who do attend. I hiKhly recommend the area meetings be continued, which I already know they will be next year. MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI-WESTERN UNIT Among the highlights of this year was the Ground Breaking Ceremony for our Masonic Home of Missouri-Western Unit on May 6, 1984, in Kansas City. The Western Unit when completed will be a beautiful one story brick structure containing two wings that will accommodate forty guests. It will be situated on a twenty-three acre site overlooking Unity Village and the Lee's Summit area on the southern edge of Kansas City.
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This day had been a dream of many Missouri Masons for years and now very soon the Western Unit will become a reality. I commend the Board of Directors of our Masonic Home for their dedication and support for the Western Unit. Funds are in hand for the actual construction cost of the Unit. Naturally after completion of the structure, funds will be needed for its operation and for replacement of the two million dollars transferred to the building fund. In order to provide for an endowment fund we launched our fund raising drive on March 1, 1984, with a goal of $50.00 for every Missouri Master Mason. To conduct a successful fund drive requires an experienced, knowledgeable, dedicated, and enthusiastic person to head such an important project. On December 14, 1983, a cold, snowy and slippery evening in Kansas City, when RW. Brother Schneider could not get from the airport to Ararat Temple, and I was stranded in Kansas City for the night, we were fortunate to find such a person on that inclement evening. That person, of course, was none other than Brother Howard R McHenry, Mayor of Harrisonville, a member of Cass Lodge No. 147 at Harrisonville, Past Potentate of Ararat Temple and the holder of many other titles. In preparing this address I tried to find adequate words that would express our appreciation to Brother Howard and his excellent committee for the many hours spent in preparing, presenting and conducting this fund-raising drive. I finally came to the conclusion that there are not enough words to fully describe and commend these hard working, dedicated and sincere Brothers. Therefore, to you Howard, your committee and your other volunteers (Ladies and Brothers), I say in these simple but sincere words THANK YOU. Although we have not reached our goal, we feel that much progress has been made and the drive will continue on next year. I hope I am not duplicating the information that RW. Brother Schneider, President of our Masonic Home, has in his report; but I want to relate to you that we have received donations ranging from a few dollars to a farm valued at approximately $80,000.00. Also we have received some very heart-warming contributions such as $50.00 from a 99 year old Brother living in another state and on a very limited income, and the $5.00 gift from a Brother and his wife 85 and 77 years of age respectively. Brothers such as these truly demonstrate the lessons of charity. Wouldn't it be great if every Brother had the compassion and dedication of our 99 year old Brother who shared his limited funds with others. I would hope these acts of kindness would induce others to remember their charitable obligations. Remember our goal is $50.00 for each Missouri Master Mason. We realize some cannot give this amount; some unfortunately will not; so others will have to give more. Do you realize $50.00 for one year is only about 13V2 cents a day. How many times a day do we spend 13 V2 cents on something we really don't need. To those of you here this morning who have not made your contribution to this very important project, I would challenge you to sometime before you leave tomorrow afternoon to hand your check for whatever amount to our Treasurer of the fund drive Brother J oe Collison or to any of the Grand Lodge Officers or Members of the Masonic Home Board of Directors. Make sure you indicate your Lodge name and number on the check so your Lodge will get credit for the donation. At the time of the preparation of this address two lodges have met their goals - Hornersville Lodge No. 215 and Star Lodge No. 419. Congratulations to the Officers and Members of these two lodges.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI Our present Masonic Home and the Western Unit when completed will both be governed by the same Board of Directors. As we devote our efforts to the Western Unit fund drive, we cannot ignore our continued support of our present Masonic Home located here in Saint Louis. I would urge each of you to avail yourself of the opportunity you will have this afternoon to visit the Home and see first hand the excellent facilities and loving care the guests of YOUR Masonic Home enjoy. During the past four years it has been my pleasure to serve on the Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors and this year as Honorary Chairman. That span of time was a most enjoyable and rewarding time and certainly a learning experience for me. I thank all those Brothers with whom I had the pleasure to serve; and I am grateful for the friendships established during that period of time. One could not find a more dedicated group of Brothers who give so freely of their time and talents. I am sure we will hear about many of the accomplishments and activities of the Home when R.W. Brother Schneider presents his report later during this session. CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS OF MASONS IN NORTH AMERICA It was my pleasure to attend the Conference of Grand Masters of North America February 21 through the 23 in Seattle, Washington. As in previous years, in conjunction with this conference were held the Grand Secretaries' Conference, the annual meeting of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association and the annual meeting of the Masonic Service Association. Also representing the Grand Lodge of Missouri were Deputy Grand Master Vern H. Schneider, Senior Grand Warden Charles E. Scheurich, and Grand Secretary Frank A. Arnold. In addition to the informative presentations delivered by various outstanding Masons, the conference also provides an opportunity to meet and visit with other Grand Masters and learn of their programs and problems in their jurisdictions. How similar most of our problem areas are, the major one being the decline in membership. According to a membership statistics report published by the Masonic Service Association only three Grand Lodges in the United States reported a net gain during the year 1983. Major topics for discussion at this year's conference were Life Memberships, Masonic Education for the Member and for the Non-member, Grand Lodge Operations, and Public Relations. A proposal was presented to the delegates to support the National Center for Juvenile Justice in Pittsburgh. The Honorable Maurice B. Cohill, Jr., U. S. District Judge of the Western District of Pennsylvania, proposed that the Grand Lodges of the United States establish and fund the National Masonic Youth Foundation. Its goal would be to render assistance to the juvenile justice system in attacking substance abuse by young people through programs concerned with prevention, education of potential victims and rehabilitation of those already caught in the tentacles of drug and alcohol abuse. No action was taken by the delegates; but a committee was appointed to study the proposal and report to the conference next year.
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Another proposal presented was the establishment of a National Masonic Statue of Liberty Campaign. It was suggested that the Masons of North America take a leadership role in raising a significant part of the overall 230 million dollars needed for the restoration of the Statue of Liberty. Specifically, it was suggested that Masons set a minimum goal of over 3 million dollars from American Masons. The Masonic fraternity's involvement with the Statue of Liberty dates back to almost a century ago. On August 5, 1894, the Grand Lodge of New York laid the cornerstone of the Statue's pedestal in a Masonic ceremony. Due to the fact that all Missouri Masons are involved in the fund-raising drive for our Masonic Home-Western Unit and numerous Lodges and appendant bodies are conducting fund drives for their own temples and meeting places, I did not initiate a fund drive for the Statue of Liberty. We did receive from the Grand Lodge of New York a supply of attractive Statue of Liberty lapel pins to sell. The pins sell for $1.00 each and if any are still available they will be for sale at the Masonic Education Committee table out in the hall. Also, if any Brother or Lodge should desire to make a contribution to this fund please send your check to our Grand Secretary's Office and it will be forwarded to New York. After serving for many years as Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Conference of Grand Master of Masons' in North America, M.W. Brother William B. Stansbury, Jr., Past Grand Master of Maryland decided it was time to retire and declined re-election. Elected to succeed Brother Stansbury as Executive Secretary-Treasurer was a Past Grand Master from our neighboring jurisdiction the State of Illinois, M. W. Brother Raymond H. Bachman. I am very pleased that M.W. Brother Bachman has honored us with his presence here today. I will call on our new Executive Secretary-Treasurer for some remarks at a later time during this session. In 1988, our neighbors to the North, the Grand Jurisdiction of Iowa, will host the Grand Masters' Conference at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. NECROLOGY During this Grand Lodge year some 2,391 of our Brothers were called to that House Not Made With Hands Eternal In The Heavens. Included in that number were three Brothers who were well known to everyone. On May 31, 1984, I attended the Masonic Service for RW. Brother Olin S. McDaniel in Bonne Terre. Brother Olin was not only dedicated to Blue Lodge Masonry but to almost every appendant body of Freemasonry. He gave so freely of his time and talents to the cause of our great Fraternity. His labors here with us will be sorely missed by all. The Masonic Service for RW. Brother McDaniel was conducted by M.W. Brother Bruce H. Hunt. OnJuly 6, 1984, R.W. Brother Elmer W. Wagner, Grand Secretary Emeritus of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, was called from his labors here on earth. I attended the Masonic Service for Brother Wagner which was conducted by RW. Brother Vern H. Schneider on behalf of Harmony Lodge No. 499. Brother Wagner served the Grand Lodge of Missouri as Grand Secretary for a period ofjust over ten years, having retired from that office in 1970. During those ten years he served the Office of Grand Secretary with dignity, dedication and enthusiasm. I first became acquainted with Brother Wagner during the time I served as Secretary of my Lodg-e. On December 5, 1983, I had the
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pleasure of visiting Harmony Lodge No. 499 and participated in honoring Brother Wagner on his 50th anniversary of having served as Master of Harmony Lodge No. 499. We will miss the faithful service ofR.W. Brother Wagner to our Fraternity. We were also saddened this year upon the death of Worshipful Brother Harry Carr, an Honorary Member of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. As you know Brother Carr became very dear to many Missouri Masons during his two lecture series here in Missouri. I had the privilege of not only hearing his lecture but of having dinner with him and found Brother Carr to be a most delightful and interesting individual. I hope all of you read the article in the Winter 1983 issue of The Freemason "Salute to a Masonic Giant." A funeral service was held for Worshipful Brother Carr in his native England on October 23, 1983. After this Address went to the Printers, we were saddened by word of the death of Worshipful Brother Jack A. Furlong, Executive Secretary of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Kansas City, just a week ago last Saturday. To the families of all of our departed Brethren we extend our heartfelt sympathy. At a later time during the session M.W. Brother J. C. Montgomery, Jr. will give the Necrology Committee report. However, at this time I will call on M.W. Brother Montgomery for a memorial service. MEMORIAL SERVICE M.W. Brother J. C. Montgomery, Jr.: M.W. Grand Master and Brethren, with the approval of the committee, words of appreciation about Brother Harry Carr and Brother Jack Furlong will be added to the report of the Committee on Necrology. Following these remarks and a prayer, we will be favored by a hymn which will stir our faith. How many times we have heard it said "It is an ancient and honorable custom of the Order of Free and Accepted Masons to perform the rites of burial." And it is equally fitting that the Grand Lodge assembled pay her tribute of respect and love to the memory of our late Brothers, invoking the blessing of the All-Father upon those loved long since and lost awhile. As you have heard our Grand Master report, there were nearly 2,400 Master Masons who were translated in the past year from this imperfect to that allperfect, glorious, and celestial lodge above where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides. But neither statistics nor even the stately, beautiful ritual is the sum of our feelings. In a historic address a great president spoke of the mystic chords of memory. And it is true, as a poet wrote, that "recollections may bring feelings too deep for words." In that lovely service once held in the Lodge Hall, but now sacrificed to the tyrannies of time and distance, the Master would announce solemnly "The Place of a Brother is vacant." Reflecting upon the awesome fact of our mortality, what might come to rememberance, stirring the chords of memory? Certainly there would be gratitude for friendships known and shared. Next to the lovely thoughts of family, The finest human associations are those which result in lasting friendships. Service to country; how many of us keep up with those comrades in arms, even though it be a half century or more ago. Or the friendships found in faith in our respective
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houses of worship. And there is no finer definition of Freemasonry than that "It is a society of friends and brothers." How many doors to lasting friendships
has this Fraternity opened to us? Likewise, we remember that those departed set us examples in leadership and service. 'Tis true, some were of greater prominence than others. We need to be reminded, however, that service and leadership are intertwined inextricably. But who is to say that the Brother found faithfully on the sideline does not make a contribution as vital in its own way as those in the line? How thankful we should be for those who in humble fidelity through the years have taught us the meaning of Freemasonry in Life as well as in the Lodge. For those inestimable gifts which those Brothers have made we pause in thankful memory. I singled two out, not by name, but indeed by example. For in associations that reached more than half a century, one of those departed as a young person was always held up as an example for us children. Never did he fail that example. How proud I was later to know him in the Masonic Fraternity. And one who is in that list later for me was a youth leader in church camps. We looked up to him for inspiration. How proud I was to know him in the Masonic Fraternity. But beyond our sorrow, our mood should always be one of thanksgiving for those who gave so much of themselves to our Fraternity and through it to all of humankind. We should be better because of them. The poet's words were right: "Lives of great men all remind us we can make our lives sublime and in parting leave behind us footprints on the sands of time. Footprints that perhaps another, sailing o'er life's solemn main, a forlorn and shipwrecked brother seeing shall take heart again." PRAYER Let our first prayer be for those who are gone. Where in the quiet of that Lodge within our hearts, that which is the Holy of Holies in our own lives, we call those names in thankful remembrance. Let our second prayer be for ourselves. o Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous life until the shadows lengthen and evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then, of Thy mercy, grant us a holy lodging and a safe rest and peace at the last. Amen. The Memorial Service was concluded with the singing of a hymn by Brother Harry O. Weber. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION FIELD AGENTS One very important service performed by Freemasons that I think we often overlook is that of the Masonic Service Hospital Visitation Program. These dedicated M.S.A. Field Agents and their assistants give untold hours of their time and talent to visit with and care for the patients in our Veterans Hospitals. I arranged my schedule this year so that I could visit each of the Agents and the VA hospitals in our state - Brother Andrew T. Dorsey at Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, Brother Don C. Robinson at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, Brother William L. House at Jefferson Barracks VA Hospital in Saint
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Louis, Brother Edward A. Gilmore at John Cochran VA Hospital in Saint Louis, and Brother Warren Moore at the VA Hospital in Poplar Bluff. I received a most cordial and warm greeting from each of these Brothers, their assistants and from the various members of the hospital staffs. We can always read and hear reports about their work, but until you actually visit in person at the hospitals do you really realize the importance of this program and what it means to the patients. Many of them have no family or friends to visit with or some are far from home. A kind word, a sympathetic hand or a prayer from these M.S.A. Agents can truly lift the spirits of these patients and brighten their day. This being- the Truman year, may I ag-ain quote from M.W. Brother Truman's Grand Master's address written in 1941, which expressed his support of the Masonic Service Association and I quote "Our country is facing the greatest emergency in its history. Our Masonic Fraternity must also face that emergency on a national basis. I am, therefore, suggesting that the Grand Lodge of Missouri join the Masonic Service Association and cooperate fully with the other Grand Lodges of the country for service to the soldiers in this emergency." I commend our M.S.A. Field Agents and their assistants for the great work they do. We are pleased to have attending our Grand Lodge session today, M.W. Brother Thomas R. Dougherty, Director of Hospital Visitation of the Masonic Service Association of the United States, from Silver Spring, Maryland. Tom it is good to have you with us and we hope to hear from you later in the session. GRAND MASTER'S BREAKFAST On October 15, 1983, I attended the 26th annual 4:00 a.m. Grand Master's Breakfast sponsored by Perseverance Lodge No. 92. This annual breakfast is always an outstanding Masonic occasion. Several years ago when I first heard about the 4:00 a.m. breakfast, I thought who would get up at 3:00 a.m., or earlier if you drove there that morning, to be at lodge at 4:00 a.m. to hear a Grand Master speak and then have breakfast. Having attended for several years now, I have found it to be a most enjoyable experience. To those of you who have not attended I would highly recommend that you travel to Louisiana, Missouri on the 3rd Saturday of October and join with the Brethren and guests of Perseverance Lodge for the 4:00 a.m. breakfast. Each year a free will donation is taken at the breakfast and given to the Masonic Home Christmas and Entertainment Fund. Our thanks go to Perseverance Lodge for hosting this event and for their very generous charitable action of giving the donations to the Masonic Home. On Sunday, April 8, 1984, I had the pleasure of presiding at the thirtysecond annual Grand Master's Breakfast held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Saint Louis under the sponsorship of the Breakfast Committee chaired by R.W. Brother Harry C. Ploetze. This annual breakfast is also always a big success and draws an excellent crowd. Thanks to the Brethren of Saint Louis and surrounding area for their support in making this breakfast a memorable occasion each year. At the breakfast this year we were sorry to hear that R.W. Brother Ploetze decided to retire as Chairman of the Breakfast Committee. On behalf of the Grand Lodge and on behalf of all your Brothers, I thank you Brother Harry
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for your dedication and service to this committee over the past many years. I know the success of this breakfast over the past thirty-two years can be attributed in a large degree to your faithful service. YOUTH AND AGE One of the interesting aspects of our Fraternity is the opportunity to meet and become acquainted with Brothers of every age and from every station in life. This year it was my pleasure to visit Barnett Lodge No. 591 and their Master, Worshipful Brother Kevin D. McDonald, whojust turned 21 years of age this year, and is doing a greatjob in leading his Lodge. I hope you read the article about our youth including Brothers Kevin McDonald, David Wilson and Nick Kinkead in the Spring Issue of The Freemason Magazine. On the other end of the age bracket, I had the distinct honor of installing the Worshipful Master of Friendship Lodge No. 89 at Chillicothe, Worshipful Brother Jacob Yoder who is 97 years young. The enthusiasm, dedication and vitality of Brother Yoder is to be commended. Although we do not have records to substantiate it, we feel certain that Brother Yoder is the oldest Brother serving as Master of a Lodge or perhaps the only one that has ever served as Master at this age. This event was mentioned in the June issue of "Emessay Notes" published by the Masonic Service Association. I thank Brother and Dr. Tom Cofer of Friendship Lodge for providing me with air transportation, making it possible for me to be in Chillicothe for the installation of Brother Yoder. SPECIAL EVENTS This being the Truman Centennial year many Lodges sponsored various activities and programs in honor of M. W. Brother Harry S Truman. Likewise your Grand Lodge Officers participated in a number of events for this special occasion. On March 18, 1984, a special wreath laying ceremony was conducted by the Grand Lodge at the Truman Library, this being the exact day seventy-five years ago that Brother Truman was raised to the degree of Master Mason in Belton Lodge No. 450. On May 5, 1984, your Grand Master and several other Grand Lodge Officers participated in a parade in honor of Brother Truman held in Grandview. In recognition of the fact that M.W. Brother Truman was very fond of Masonic ritual, the Grand Lodge Officers conferred a third degree held in Jefferson Lodge No. 43 at Jefferson City. The degree was conferred upon Brother Nick Kinkead, a member of St. Francois Lodge No. 234 and the son of our Jr. Grand Warden R.W. Brother P. Vincent Kinkead. All Grand Lodge Officers participated in their respective stations; and I am told this is the first time for more years than anyone could remember that a degree was conferred entirely by Grand Officers. This was a most delightful evening and the attendance was excellent. On August 5, 1984, several Grand Lodge Officers, including your Grand Master,journeyed to Southwest City and conferred an outdoor third degree on Brother John Patterson, Jr., a member of Southwest Lodge No. 466. Like the other degree this too was a fine evening, even though our Grand Secretary would not partake of the ham and beans prepared in the big black kettle outside.
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YOUTH During the year I enjoyed attending the opening session of the DeMolay State Conclave held in jefferson City, the Missouri Grand Assembly International Order of the Rainbow for Girls held in Kansas City, and the Grand Bethel Session Order of job's Daughters held in jefferson City. On each occasion I was extended a most cordial reception. It was an invigorating experience to see these vibrant, enthusiastic and dedicated young women and men conduct their ceremonies in such an impressive and dignified manner. I would encourage each Brother here at this Grand Lodge session to give your support to our Youth organizations. Not necessarily monetary support (although that would also help) but more importantly give of your time and talent. Attend their meetings and witness some of the finest ritual work you will see anywhere. Invite them to participate in your meetings by having them present some of the programs they do so well. It will not only help them but will also benefit your lodge; and I am sure your members would be inspired by their work. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR I sincerely thank the members of the Order Of The Eastern Star for their kind hospitality extended to me during my visit to their Grand Chapter in Springfield. We also appreciate very much their support of the Masonic Home-Western Unit fund drive and for the chapel-multipurpose room they are financing for the Western Unit. They are also conducting a state wide fund drive for the Western Unit. My associations with the Worthy Grand Matron, Sister jean Cox and Worthy Grand Patron, Brother Bill Tidwell have been most enjoyable. Our paths have crossed many times during the past year. As a member of the Masonic Home Board of Directors I have had the pleasure during the past several years to have served with the members of the Advisory Board of the O.E.S., Sisters Geraldine Molander, Lonnie Stalder and Georgia Beason. Their friendships have become a very important part of my Masonic life. Last October I was truly honored when seventeen of the eighteen Grand Officers of the Grand Chapter O.E.S. journeyed to jefferson City for the dinner held in my honor by Hickory Hill Lodge. Their presence meant so much to me and added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS AND DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS To my District Deputy Grand Masters, I express my sincere thanks for your support and loyalty during the past year and for carrying my message to the lodges in your district. Many of you I have had to call on to help solve various situations and problems that arose this year. Thank you for handling them in a most efficient manner. Each of you was called upon this year to perform an extra duty - that of conducting our Masonic Home-Western Unit fund drive in your dictrict. Thank you for accepting this additional assignment and carrying out the project to the best of your ability. I can tell by the bi-monthly reports you sent me that a great number of you spent many hours and worked exceptionally hard in promoting the drive. Unfortunately I must say some
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have not done as well. I realize the difficulty you have had in getting every Master to organize the drive through his lodge. Again thanks for your dedicated service. To the District Deputy Grand Lecturers, I also express my thanks to you for the support you have given to me and the District Deputy Grand Masters. I know some of you have also helped with the fund drive, for which we say thanks. In almost every lodge that I had the occasion to visit, I am pleased to say the ritual has been good. I am sure this is a reflection of your good work as District Deputy Grand Lecturers and also reflects the good training you have had from our very capable and dedicated Grand Lecturer, R.W. Brother Stanton T. Brown. Best wishes to you and keep up the good work. GRAND LODGE DISASTER AND RELIEF FUND The Grand Lodge Disaster and Relief Fund was established during the year ofM.W. Brother Bill Hill and has been continued since that time. This year two donations were made from the fund. During our area meeting in Rolla we were informed the Cerebral Palsy Center had been destroyed by fire and was in need of equipment. Thirty rest mats were purchased and delivered to the State Cerebral Palsy Center in Rolla. On April 29, 1984, a devastating tornado hit the city of Owensville. During my visit to Owensville Lodge in May, I presented a check for $2,000.00 to the Owensville Ministerial Alliance to help the victims of the tornado. Details as to the balance of this fund may be found in the Grand Secretary's report. TRIAL COMMISSIONS One request was received for a Trial Commission this year. On August 13, 1984, I appointed a Trial Commission at the request of Waynesville Lodge No. 375 to hear charges brought against a brother for having been convicted of a felony in a criminal court proceeding. At the time of preparing this address no report has been received from the Trial Commission. DISPENSATIONS Included in the Grand Secretary's report. CONSENTS AND PERMISSIONS Included in the Grand Secretary's report. HEALINGS Two healings were issued this year and can be found in the Grand Secretary's report. CORNERSTONES AND DEDICATIONS During this year I had the opportunity to conduct several ceremonies of laying cornerstones and dedicating new Masonic Temples. I cong-ratulate the Brethren of those lodges upon completion of their new halls and wish them much success in the future. These new Temples will be an asset not only to Freemasonry but also to the community in which they are located. Index Lodge No. 54 at Garden City - November 13, 1983 (cornerstone and dedication)
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Grain Valley Lodge No. 644 at Grain Valley - January 15, 1984 (dedication) Trenton Lodge No. III at Trenton - August 12, 1984 (cornerstone) Other: Laid cornerstone of new Bank of Alba at request of Criterion Lodge No. 586 at Alba on March 24, 1984.
My presence being required at another meeting, I was pleased to issue a dispensation to R.W. Brother Vern Schneider to preside at the cornerstone and dedication ceremony for the new hall of Texas Lodge No. 177 at Houston, Missouri on December 11, 1983. At the request of two lodges that had maintained close ties with M.W. Bro. J. Edward Blinn, I was pleased to issue a dispensation to M.W. Bro. Blinn to preside at the dedication of the Odd Fellows Hall for use by Joppa Lodge No. 411 at Hartville, Missouri on October 2, 1983, and at the cornerstone and dedication ceremony for Pleasant Hope Lodge No. 467 on March 4, 1984. CONSOLIDATIONS AND MERGER OF LODGES During this Grand Lodge year we had eight consolidations oflodges. In most cases it was necessary that these consolidations take place. I wish for the Brethren of those lodges much success in the future and hope their new associations will be beneficial to all. Details on the consolidations can be found in the Grand Secretary's report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That a study be made to determine the feasibility ofallowing a constituent lodge to open on only the third degree at a stated communication, provided they have no degree work on the first or second degree at that communication. If this should be done, I would encourage, or possibly require, the lodge to use that time that would ordinarily be used to open on the first and second degrees for a period of Masonic education or some program that would induce members to return to the lodge. During this year I have heard this suggestion from some long time members that I thought would never approve of such a move. Many other Grand Jurisdictions have this by-law and apparently it has worked very well for them. 2. That the Grand Lodge Officers with the assistance of the Masonic Home Board of Directors prepare a short program about the Masonic Home and that lodges be required to present this program to each candidate at some point during the period of time he is receiving his three degrees. It is evident that our new Masons receive little or no information about our one Great Charity The Masonic Home of Missouri. 3. It has been brought to my attention - and also I have found through personal experience - that many lodges keep on record very little or in some cases no information of a historical nature. This becomes especially evident when the members ofthe lodge celebrate an anniversary, such as for the 100th year, and someone attempts to write a history about the lodge. Therefore, I would recommend that each constituent lodge appoint a Historian for their lodge (not to be considered as an officer of the lodge) to preserve for future generations the history of the lodge: important events of the lodge and other information that would be of value to our future leaders. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS I am fortunate to have been associated with so many outstanding Grand
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Lodge Officers during my nine years in the Grand Lodge line. To the officers I have served with during this Grand Lodge year, I thank you for your support and dedication. Your willingness to perform those duties I have called upon you to perform is to be commended. I will cherish your friendships through the remainder of my days. To R.W. Brother Vern Schneider, I thank you for your very capable assistance during the past years and especially this year when I have leaned upon you for legal guidance. To R.W. Brother Frank Ames Arnold, what can I say that has not been said by other Past Grand Masters. Until one serves in the office of Grand Master, can you really appreciate all the help, encouragement and guidance that Brother Frank so generously imparts to the Grand Master. He not only handles much of the Grand Master's correspondence but daily he is deluged with requests for various items of information from our Brothers. My association and friendship with Frank stems not only from serving as Secretary of my lodge but from 1974, when Brother Frank appointed me to serve as Grand Conductor of Council during his term as Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Missouri. The friendship of Brother Frank and Sister Ruth has been and will always be very dear to me. APPRECIATION Each time I endeavor to express my thanks to a number of individuals I am always fearful that I will overlook someone. Should that be the case here, it is certainly not intentional. Thanks to: The members of the Craft for electing me and allowing me to serve as your Grand Master; Hickory Hill Lodge No. 211 for the apron case, the hat and for hosting the reception and dinner in my honor; W. Brother Harold Baxter for my portrait in the lodge hall; The York Rite Bodies of Jefferson City for the Grand Masters' Class; The Scottish Rite, Valley of Kansas City for the Grand Masters' Class; The Order of DeMolay for the Grand Masters' Class; Moolah Shrine Temple for the beautiful Grand Master's fez; Capitol City Shrine Club for the beautiful plaque and gavel; The many lodges that presented me with gifts during my visits; The Entertainment of Distinguished Guests Committee for their many hours of work in preparing for this Grand Lodge session; R.W. Brother Dan Cole for accompanying me on many trips this year and to: The Exchange National Bank of Jefferson City for allowing me the time away from my job in order that I might carry out the duties of the office of Grand Master. CONCLUSION I would be remiss if I concluded this address without acknowledging the Brother that made my Masonic career possible. Had it not been for him living his life as a Mason, I may have never sought the light of Freemasonry. Therefore, thanks to my co-worker at the bank and one that I had considered an adopted Brother before we became Masonic Brothers and who was my instructor through the three degrees of Freemasonry, Brother Hugh A. Hutinger. In the third degree of Freemasonry we learn that the Hourglass is an
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emblem of human life. "Behold how swiftly the sands run, and how rapidly our lives are drawing to a close! We cannot without astonishment behold the little particles which are contained in this machine, how they pass away almost imperceptibly, and yet to our surprise, in the short space ofan hour they are all exhausted." Like the sand in the hourglass, the past nine years have swiftly come to a close. They were years of enjoyment, in some cases sadness; they were educational years and years of establishing friendships and pleasant memories that shall forever remain a part of my life. Yes, there are things that I did not get accomplished and some things I did accomplish that I would have changed had I been able to foresee the future. I hope that my efforts in some small way have been beneficial to our Fraternity, for Freemasonry has given so much to me. In conclusion, I again quote from M.W. Brother Truman's Grand Master's address of 1941, the last paragraph of his address and I quote "I am sure that as long as there are three million Freemasons in the country, all good men and true, who believe in a system of morals, and the Constitution of the United States, we can safely face the future, no matter what it may bring forth." Thank you Brethren and may God bless each and everyone of you. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT
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GRAND MASTER'S ITINERARY 1983-1984 As your Grand Master I attempted to accept all invitations this year. There were only a few, that because of conflicts in dates, I could not attend. Only one visit had to be cancelled due to inclement weather and that was on December 27, 1983, to Anchor Lodge No. 443 at which time a 50-Year Button was presented to M.W. Brother Herman A. Orlick and to Brother John B. Hershey. 1983 October 6 Official visit to Berkeley Lodge No. 667 and speaker for the 30th anniversary of the lodge, Berkeley 8 Installed officers of Russellville Lodge No. 90, Russellville 9 Installed officers of California Lodge No. 183, California 11 Spoke at Grand Chapter of Missouri Order of The Eastern Star, Springfield 13 Official visit to Gate City Lodge No. 522 as a beginning to their Centennial Celebration, Kansas City 15 Twenty-sixth annual 4:00 a.m. Grand Master's Breakfast, Perseverance Lodge No. 92, Louisiana Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors Meeting, St. Louis Grand Lodge Officers meeting, St. Louis 16 Meeting of District Deputies for Eastern Missouri, St. Louis 16-18 Attended Annual Communication of Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Kentucky at Louisville 20 Attended Table Lodge at jefferson Lodge No. 43, jefferson City 22 Speaker at banquet of St. joseph Lodge No. 78, St. joseph 23 Meeting of District Deputies for Western Missouri, Independence 27 Spoke at dinner of Trilumina Lodge No. 205 and presented 75-year pin to Brother R. L. Searfoss at Marshall 29 Grand Master's Recognition Dinner and Reception hosted by Hickory Hill Lodge No. 211 held at jefferson City
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Speaker at 9th Annual Worshipful Master's Breakfast, Freedom Lodge No. 636, St. Louis
November Attended rededication ceremony of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple, Spring5 field 6 Attended practice session for conferral of KCCH Scottish Rite, Valley of Columbia 12 Attended and officially received at Moolah Shrine Ceremonial, St. Louis Participated in Ceremony of Investiture KCCH Scottish Rite, Valley of Columbia 13 Laid cornerstone and dedicated new Temple of Index Lodge No. 54 at Garden City Speaker at Annual Past Masters Night, Kirksville Lodge No. 105 and Adair 16 Lodge No. 366, Kirksville 17 Attended jefferson Lodge No. 43, 142nd anniversary dinner, jefferson City 19 Installed officers of Linn Lodge No. 326, Linn 22 California Lodge No. 183, presented 50-Year Button to Brother George A. Riley December 3 Presided at Missouri Masonic Round Table, Columbia 4 Installed officers of Hickory Hill Lodge No. 211, Eugene 5 Official visit to Harmony Lodge No. 499 and honoring R.W. Brother Elmer W. Wagner 10 Installed officers of Chamois Lodge No. 185, Chamois jefferson Chapter Order of DeMolay, crowned DeMolay Sweetheart- Rotunda State Capitol Building, jefferson City 14 Meeting with Howard McHenry about Masonic Home-Western Unit Fund Drive, Kansas City 18 Installed officers of jefferson Lodge No. 43, jefferson City 1984 January
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Installed officers of Moniteau Lodge No. 295, jamestown Frank and Ruth Arnold's Family-Friends Dinner, Columbia Grand Lecturer's School of Instruction for 31st District, California Dedication of new hall for Grain Valley Lodge No. 644, Grain Valley Meeting with Wor. Brother Anderson from St. james Official visit Polar Star Lodge No. 79 and participated in honoring R.W. Brother Harry Gershenson, Sr. Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors meeting, St. Louis Speaker at Boone County Masonic Association meeting, Columbia Annual Communication 34th Masonic District and coon dinner, held at Pleasant Hill (Unlike some Past Grand Masters I did eat some barbecued coon.)
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Entertainment of Distinguished Guests Committee meeting, Columbia Area Meeting No.1, Rolla Capital Shrine Club Installation of Officers Dinner-Dance, jefferson City Grand Lecturer's School of Instruction, Sedalia Meeting of Masonic Home-Western Unit Fund Drive Committee, Harrisonville Speaker at 43rd annual dinner of Masonic Bodies and Eastern Star Chapter of Boonville Received at the informal opening ceremony 42nd Annual Grand Court of Missouri, Order of The Amaranth, St. Louis Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors meetinJl;, St. Louis
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Area Meeting, No.3, Piedmont St. Louis Conclave Red Cross of Constantine noon luncheon, St. Louis Area Meeting, No.4, Sikeston Area Meeting, No.5, Mexico Area Meeting, No.6, Boonville Speaker at the Scottish Rite Club of St. Louis Masters and Wardens Association of the 22nd District annual dinner honoring the Grand Master and Grand Lecturer Ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the conferral of the Master Mason Degree upon M.W. Brother Harry S Truman, at the Truman Library, Independence Introduced and gave opening remarks at the Shrine Imperial Council, Seminary School of Instruction, St. Louis Area Meeting No.8, Mansfield Laid cornerstone of the new Bank of Alba at request of Criterion Lodge No. 586 at Alba Area Meeting No.9, Carthage Attended Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Tennessee, Nashville Area Meeting No. 10, Clinton Grand Master's Class, York Rite Bodies of Jefferson City Area Meeting No. 11, Independence Grand Master's Class, Scottish Rite Valley of Kansas City Official visit to Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642, St. Louis Conclusion of Grand Master's Class, York Rite Bodies of Jefferson City Attended dinner for speaker of Grand Master's Breakfast, St. Louis Participated in service for Masons at St. John's Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. J. C. Montgomery, Jr., P.G.M., St. Louis Grand Master's Breakfast, St. Louis Area Meeting No. 12, St. Joseph Area Meeting No. 13, Chillicothe Area Meeting No.7, Edina Knights York Cross of Honour Mo. Priory No. 17 Conclave and Banquet, Springfield Red Cross of Constantine Breakfast, Springfield Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Missouri, Springfield Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Missouri, Springfield Midwest Conference of Grand Masters, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Midwest Conference on Masonic Education, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Participated in "Harry's Hay Days" parade in Grandview Groundbreaking Ceremony for Masonic Home of Missouri-Western Unit, Kansas City Joint Session of Congress in commemoration of the Centennial of President Harry S Truman, Washington, D.C. Grand Lodge Officers conferred 3rd degree on Brother Nick Kinkead, son of P. Vincent Kinkead, Junior Grand Warden, at Jefferson City
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Hickory Hill Lodge No. 211, presented 50-Year Button to Brother Roy W. Henley, Eugene Attended Annual Communication of Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Indiana at Indianapolis Owensville Lodge No. 624, presented 50-Year Button to Brother R E. Warden, the father of our Junior Grand Steward Tom Warden, Owensville Annual Conclave Grand Commandery Knight Templar, Kansas City Attended reception for Sister Mary Lee Wyss, District Deputy Grand Matron 31st District O.E.S., Jefferson City Official visit to Meridian Lodge No.2, St. Louis Received and gave remarks at opening session of Missouri DeMolay Annual State Conclave, Jefferson City Speaker at Past Masters Dinner Grandview Lodge No. 618, Grandview Athens Lodge No. 127, ceremony honoring Brother L. Frank Smith for serving 50 years as Secretary of Athens Lodge, Albany Installed officers of Friendship Lodge No. 89, Chillicothe Attended Masonic Funeral Service for RW. Brother Olin S. McDaniel at Bonne Terre
Participated in Masonic Youth Night at Tuscan Lodge No. 360, St. Louis Official visit to Belton Lodge No. 450, Belton Grand Lecturer's School of Instruction for 31 st District, Linn Official visit to Sullivan Lodge No. 69, Sullivan Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors meeting, St. Louis Visited Bro. Ed Gilmore, M.S.A. Field Agent, and toured John Cochran VA Hospital, St. Louis Visited Brother William L. House, M.S.A. Field Agent, and toured Jefferson Barracks VA Hospital, St. Louis Official visit to Mount Moriah Lodge No. 40, St. Louis Received and gave remarks at Formal Grand Opening of Missouri Grand Assembly, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Kansas City Jefferson Lodge No. 43, presented 50-Year Button to Brother Jerome R Wollman, Jefferson City Rode in Moolah Temple Shrine Circus Parade, St. Louis Spoke at Joint Invitational Fellowship Dinner, Granite Lodge No. 272 A.F. & A.M. and Sedalia Council No. 831 Knights of Columbus, Sedalia Speaker at Barnett Lodge No. 591 dinner meeting, Barnett Presided at Missouri Masonic Round Table, Columbia Entertainment of Distinguished Guests Committee, Columbia Received and gave remarks at Formal Opening of the Grand Guardian Council of Missouri International Order of Job's Daughters, Jefferson City Received and gave remarks at Grand Bethel Session Order ofJob's Daughters, Jefferson City Attended Grand Bethel Installation of Officers, Order of Job's Daughters, Jefferson City
Attended opening ceremony of the 87th Supreme Council Order of the Amaranth held in St. Louis Attended Masonic Funeral Service for R.W. Brother Elmer W. Wagner, Grand Secretary Emeritus, St. Louis Speaker at 100th Anniversary of Pollock Lodge No. 349, at Pollock Grand Lodge Family Weekend including Officers meeting and Masonic Home Board Meeting, Lake of the Ozarks
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August 4 Grand Lodge Officers conferred an outdoor 3rd degree at Southwest Lodge
No. 466 on Brother John Patterson, Jr. Also presented 50-Year Button to Wor. Brother L. L. Scott, Southwest City . 10 Visited Brother A. T. Dorsey, M.S.A. Field Agent, and toured Truman VA Hospital, Columbia 11 Speaker for Worshipful Master's Night, Fayette Lodge No. 47, Fayette 12 Laid cornerstone of new hall of Trenton Lodge No. Ill, Trenton 15 Visited Brother Warren Moore, M.S.A. Field Agent, and toured VA Hospital at Poplar Bluff 19 Grand Master's Parade Committee meeting, Lake of the Ozarks Speaker at Hermann Lodge No. 123 and presented 50-Year Button to Brother 24 Raymond Birkel, Hermann 25 Attended Hickory Hill Lodge No. 211 and Eugene Chapter No. 496 O.E.S. dinner, Eugene 27 Visited Brother Don C. Robinson, M.S.A. Field Agent, and toured VA Hospital at Kansas City September 14 Grand Lodge Office Building Road Access Committee meeting, Jefferson City 15 Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors meeting, St. Louis 16 Speaker at New Bloomfield Lodge No. 60 and presented 50-Year Button to Wor. Brother Clark Wehmeyer 20-21 Attended Annual Communication of Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Iowa, Des Moines 22 Grand Master's Parade, Columbia 23-25 Annual Communication Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri, St. Louis
The standing ovation of the Grand Lodge accepted and approved the report of M.W. Grand Master Robert J. Crede with standing ovation. RW. Deputy Grand Master Vern H. Schneider moved that the Grand Master's Address be referred to the appropriate committees. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. REPORT OF MASONIC HOME
RW. Brother Vern H. Schneider, President of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home moved that the Report of the Masonic Home as printed and distributed be accepted and that it be printed in the official PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded. The Report of the Masonic Home was accepted by the vote of the Grand Lodge. RW. Brother Schneider directed attention to the part of the report pertaining to the development of the Western Unit. R.W. Brother Schneider presented Brother Howard R. McHenry, Chairman of the Special Fund Raising Drive for the Masonic Home-Western Unit. The Grand Lodge acknowledged the good work of Brother McHenry with applause. Brother McHenry spoke to the Grand Lodge, giving an account of what had been done and what will be done, with explanations of benefits to Lodges and Members from the endeavors toward the accomplishment of the Goal - The Western Unit of the Masonic Home of Missouri. RW. Brother Schneider presented Brothers from the Masonic Home who were present in the Grand Lodge, seated on the front row. The Grand Lodge greeted the Masonic Home guests with applause.
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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY BOARD -
Seated, left to right: Mrs. Lonnie Stalder, Secretary, O.E.S. Advisory Board Mrs. Geraldine Molander, President, O.E.S. Advisory Board M. W. Bro. Robert j. Crede, Grand Master Mrs. Georgia Beason, Treasurer, O.E.S. Advisory Board R.W. Bro. Vern H. Schneider, Dep. Gr. Master, President of the Board Standing, left to right: james A. Estell Lawrence N. Weenick
1984
MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI ORDER OF EASTERN STAR
H. David Thomas, Executive Director P. Vincent Kinkead Richard D. jacobs, Sr., Financial Advisor josephH. Collison, Treasurer ofthe Board of Directors Albert j. Elfrank Thomas E. Blankenship D. Robert Downey William H. Wisbrock Charles E. Scheurich Fielding A. Poe, P.G.M., Coordinator of Fraternal Relations Carll. Stein, Secretary ofthe Board ofDirectors
Not present were Eldon Turnbull, Vice President of the Board of Directors, Robert D. jenkins and D. jeffLance, Legal Counsel. Upon the subsequent resignation of Thomas E. Blankenship,james H. Cobban was appointed.
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OFFICERS Vern H. Schneider, President Eldon Turnbull, Vice President Joseph H. Collison, Treasurer
Carl I. Stein, Secretary Lawrence N. Weenick, Ass't. Secretary Robert J. Crede, Honorary Chairman
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robert]. Crede, Grand Master, Jefferson City Vern H. Schneider, Deputy Grand Master, St. Louis Charles E. Scheurich, Senior Grand Warden, Columbia P. Vincent Kinkead, Junior Grand Warden, Farmington William H. Wisbrock, Senior Grand Deacon, St. Louis
James H. Cobban, Springfield Joseph H. Collison, Weston D. Robert Downey, St. Louis Albert J. Elfrank, Advance James A. Estell, Cameron Robert D. Jenkins, Kansas City Eldon Turnbull, Troy Lawrence N. Weenick, St. Louis
ADVISORY BOARD - ORDER OF EASTERN STAR Mrs. Geraldine Molander, President, North Kansas City Mrs. Lonnie Stalder, Secretary, Sunrise Beach
Mrs. Georgia Beason, Treasurer, Marshfield
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF H. David Thomas, Executive Director Ms. Julia Courtney, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Bettye Newton, Accountant Mrs. Janet Bold, Asstistant Accountant Ms. Annette Stark, Bookkeeper Ms. Marion Gall, Payroll Clerk Mrs. Joan Lagage, Personnel/Records Coordinator Mrs. Henrietta Bade, Secretary Ms. Terri Vanover, Receptionist/CBX Operator Mrs. Rose Curran, Director, Dietary Service Mrs. Myrtle Myers, Assistant, Dietary Service Ms. Patricia Warren, Assistant, Dietary Service Ms. Rita Rideout, Assistant, Dietary Service Mrs. Dorinda Abeln, Director, Housekeeping Service Mrs. Janetta St. John, Assistant, Housekeeping Clarence Mosley, Assistant, Laundry Mrs. Lona Payne, Director, Nursing Service
Mrs. Joann Will, Assistant Director, Nursing Mrs. Peggy Winkler, Assistant Director, Nursing Mrs. Maria Maldonado, Director, Social Service D. Jeff Lance, Legal Counsel Richard D. Jacobs, Sr., Financial Advisor Marshall Creech, Engineer/Director, Maintenance Service Rod Leidner, Engineer/Assistant Director, Maintenance Service Thomas Gorman, Director, Purchasing/ Contracting Curt Cardwell, Director, Recreation Mrs. Judy Keating, Assistant Director, Recreation Ms. Mary Beth Kaup, Recreational Therapist Mrs. Sue Kennedy, Director, Resident Service Mrs. Barbara Myers, Assistant Director, Resident Service Ms. Margaret McKay, Assistant Director, Resident Service Emil Corte, Director, Transportation/Receiving
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FRATERNAL RELATIONS Fielding A. Poe, Jr., P.G.M., Coordinator
MEDICAL STAFF Staff Harold E. Walters, M.D., Medical Director Miles C. Whitener, M.D., Staff Physician Robert Rainey, M.D., Staff Physician John Roberts, M.D., Staff Physician L. M. Birenbaum, F.A.C.A., Pharmacist
Consultants R. A. Chipongian, M.D., Ophthalmologist Earl P. Holt, Jr., M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon Robert Paine, M.D., Cardiologist Mike Abels, D.D.S., Dentist/Special Care Systems, Inc.
Report of the Masonic Home To the 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 Grand Lodge requirements.
EXECUTIVE ORGANIZATION The Board of Directors consists of five Grand Lodge officers who serve ex offu:io and eight Brethren who are elected by the Grand Lodge, two being elected each year to serve four year terms. The Grand Master is Honorary Chairman and the Deputy Grand Master serves as President. Upon the conclusion of the 1983 Grand Lodge Annual Communication an organizational meeting was held for the purpose of electing officers. The following committees served during the past year: Executive Committee: Vern H. Schneider, Chairman, and all members of the Board of Directors Admissions and Discipline Committee: Eldon Turnbull, Chairman, and all members of the Board of Directors Administration Committee: Charles E. Scheurich, Chairman; D. Robert Downey, Robert D. Jenkins, P. Vincent Kinkead, Eldon Turnbull, Lawrence N. Weenick Finance Committee: Joseph H. Collison, Chairman; James H. Cobban, Albert J. Elfrank, James A. Estell, William H. Wisbrock Steering Committee, Western Unit: Robert D. Jenkins, Chairman; Joseph H. Collison, D. Robert Downey, James A. Estell Legal Committee: Lawrence N. Weenick, Chairman Special Advisory Committee on Automation Procedure: George C. Vincent, Chairman; William Brown, F. Howard Rose, Richard L. Willis, Jr. Grand Lodge Committee on Relief and Charity: P. Vincent Kinkead, Chairman; James H. Cobban, AlbertJ. Elfrank, James A. Estell, Carl I. Stein, Secretary-Treasurer APPLICATIONS Carried over from previous year 0 Received during year 87 Admitted to Home during year 79 2 Rejected because of ineligibility Died before application passed by Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 Died after application passed by Board Withdrawn by Lodge/Chapter before action by Board 1 Withdrawn by Lodge/Chapter after action by Board 0 Pending June 30, 1984 ..1 87 RESIDENT STATISTICS Members in Home July 1, 1983 Arrived during year Died during year Discharged during year Members in Home June 30, 1984
. . . . .
41
Women 242 49
Men 55
46 2
21 2 55
243
Total 297
23
298
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MASONIC HOME HOSPITAL July 1, 1983-June 30, 1984 Total number of patients in hospital July 1, 1983 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, 1984
200 201 126 202 71 125 78 211
MASONIC HOME HOSPITAL CLINIC July 1, 1983-June 30, 1984 Total Total Total Total
number number number number
of residents treated in Clinic of residents seen by Doctor of treatments and hypos of baths assisted per month in residence
. 8,274 . 1,405 . 15,904 . 20
REPORT OF MEDICAL DIRECTOR During the past year many improvements have taken place in the delivery of care to our guests in the Masonic Home. Our facilities have been inspected, and our Nursing and Medical care has been reviewed by the appropriate State authorities. Our Pharmacy and the handling of drugs has also been examined. We have received high marks in all departments. We continue to have student nurses from St. Louis University and St. Luke's Hospital obtain part of their clinical experience in our hospital area. Our delivery of nursing care has been up-graded under a new director of nurses (Mrs. Lona Payne, R.N.). The numberofstaffR.N.'s has been increased from 9 to 11. State Certified Medical Technicians have been added to all hospital floors. A Registered Physiotherapist is present in the hospital section for needs in this area. Dental services are available in our clinic on a scheduled basis. We have a Director of "Special Activities" who coordinates the many social activities daily. Our director of Social Services obtains the background and relationship of remaining family of our guests and works with the Nursing and Medical staff to further assist in treatment. We continue to attempt to have and supply the dietary needs required by various medical conditions. At present our staff physicians furnish medical care on a daily basis: Harold E. Walters, M.D., Medical Director Miles Whitener, M.D. Robert Rainey, M.D. John Roberts, M.D. We have in-house examinations of visionary problems by a staff ofOphthalmologists under the direction of R. Chipongion, M.D. Our excellent working relationship with both St. Luke's and Barnes Hospitals continue. They are able to provide consultant services in all special medical fields. I am proud of the services rendered by our medical staff. HAROLD E. WALTERS, M.D., Medical Director
1984
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GIFTS FROM THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR July 1, 1983 through June 30. 1984 Ballwin Chapter No. 435 - 20 lbs. spaghetti; large amount of magazines Barnes Chapter No. 252 -large amount homemade cookies Crestwood Chapter No. 82 - stationery Fenton Chapter No. 152 -large amount homemade apple butter Florissant Chapter No. 161 - large amoung of clothing; 115 cakes; 20 lbs. pancake mix, 2 gal. syrup Friendship Chapter No. 214 - clothing and accessories; clothing Golden Link Chapter No. 512 - clothing Grandview Chapter No. 365 - clothing Jennings Chapter No. 497 - large amount of Christmas cards; crocheted pumpkins w/candy Home Chapter No. 313 - candy and nuts
Maplewood Chapter No. 264 - men's clothing; clothing Meramec Chapter No. 317 - box of jute for crafts Meridian Chapter No. 442 - booties and lap robe Mt. Moriah Chapter No.6 - large amount of clothing Service Circle Chapter No. 57 - Christmas gifts and lap robes Trinity Chapter No. 44-large amount of clothing and accessories University Chapter No. 231 - clothing Weston Star Chapter No. 197 - large amount of clothing and accessories Masonic Ladies of Central Crossing Lodge No. 674 -large amount of clothing and sundries; large amount of clothing
MONETARY GIFTS July 1, 1983 through June 30,1984 Berkeley Chapter No. 503 Bridgeton Chapter No. 266 Rolla Chapter No. 176 Venus Chapter No. 153 Wentzville Chapter No. 37 Hornersville Chapter No. 523 (sale of aluminum cans) Rolla Chapter No. 176 (general operating funds) Ladies of Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40 Ladies of Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40 (for bedrails) Order of Rainbow for Girls, Springfield Assembly No. 15 Order of Rainbow for Girls, Liberty Assembly No. 31 Past Matrons and Past Patrons of Sedalia Chapter Rosebud Club of Mt. Moriah Chapter No.6 (for mini-bus) Rosebud Club of Mt. Moriah Chapter No.6 Scottish Rite Women's Club - Endowment Fund
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
25.00 100.00 5.00 40.00 25.00 300.00 1,753.41 363.00 204.75 59.37 25.00 51.00 80.00 10.00 100.00
The following amounts were given by the Masonic Home Advisory Board: Mini Bus Curtains Christmas & Entertainment Fund Thanksgiving Van Repair Wheelchairs Endowment Fund Undesignated (to be used at Executive Director's discretion) Snack Parlor Snack Parlor Snack Parlor Snack Parlor Snack Parlor Snack Parlor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26,530.00 9,000.00 1,104.75 25.00 55.45 200.00 15.00 3,000.00 330.00 125.00 1,000.00 405.00 289.00 750.00 $42,829.20
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DINNER TABLE AND HOSPITAL TRAY FAVORS July 1, 1983 through June 30, 1984 Independence Day - Kirkwood Chapter No. 358 Labor Day - Barbee Chapter No. 31 Columbus Day - Jennings Chapter No. 497 Halloween - Hope Chapter No. 265 Thanksgiving- Harmony Temple Chapter No. 499 Christmas - Martharae Chapter No. 221, Florissant Chapter No. 161 New Year's Day - Martharae Chapter No. 221 Lincoln's Birthday - Rose Hill Chapter No. 120
Valentine's Day - Crown Chapter No. 535 Washington's Birthday - Appolo Chapter No. 424 St. Patrick's Day - Robertsville Chapter No. 444 Easter - Pomegranate Chapter No. 397 Mother's Day - Home Chapter No. 313 Memorial Day - Occidental Chapter No. 185, Meramec Chapter No. 317 Flag Day - Webster Groves Chapter No. 64 Father's Day - Friendship Chapter No. 214
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS August 7, 1984 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 position of the Masonic Home of Missouri atJune 30,1984, and the results of its operations and the changes in fund balances for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied. 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. PRICE WATERHOUSE & Co.
BALANCE SHEET
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Cash .......................... $ 9,099 $ 63,420 Investments (Note 2) ........... 362,775 16,180,188 Receivables .................... 12,977 35,080 Inventory and supplies ......... 28,841 Receivable from C & A accounts 31,190 Prepaids and other ............. 98,140 Due (to) from other funds ...... 8,733 2,217 Total assets ....... , .......... $551,755 $16,280,905
$ 1,952 $14,247,449 0
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50 $14,247,499
$ 202,038 1,370,944 6,337
$1,579,319
50,503 276,509 $ 32,161,356 29,267,281 54,394 65,958 28,841 25,932 31,190 15,362 98,140 98,350 0 $32,650,430 $29,523,386 $
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Liabilities: Amount due depository ...... Accounts payable and accrued expenses ................ Accrued withholding and payroll taxes ............... Accrued payroll .............. Federal excise taxes payable ... Total liabilities ............. Fund balances: Unrestricted ................. Unrestricted - Board designated ................ Restricted ................... Total fund balances ........ Total liabilities and fund balances ............
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37,250 86,131 77,000 340,378
29,348 66,322 88,000 407,169
170,659
283,950
7,420
7,420
170,659 14,240,079
$1,579,319
$170,659 $16,280,905
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16,280,905 14,527,896 15.810,350 14,304,371 $32,2f31.914 $29,116,217
$551,755 $16,280,905
($ 9,048)
$14,247,499
$1,579,319
$32,650,430 $29,523,386
$16,280,905
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General Reserve Income: Grand Lodge/Chapter .......... $ 238,793 $ 35,080 Interest and dividends from: Endowment Fund investments 1,005,318 Reserve Fund investments .... 1,263,217 General Fund investments .... 121,349 Other ....................... 89,466 Gain (loss) on security transactions 455,896 Gifts and bequests ............. 1,172,571 358,822 Home Family income: Assets relinquished ........... 830,604 Pensions .................... 1,434,570 Miscellaneous .................. 21,484 Total income .............. $5,274,157 $ 1,753,013 Expenses: Salaries and wages ............. 2,632,291 Payroll taxes ................... 181,801 Employee benefits ............. 229,016 Food supplies and services ...... 412,661 Fuel and utilities ............... 274,912
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860,446 153,213
$ 1,013,659
560,857
$668,814
273,873 $
1,005,318 1,263,f17 121,349 197,423 $ 1,316,342 2,251,527
283,097 1,023,051 1,179,996 96,064 157,831 2,057,386 2,444,971
830,604 808,189 1,434,570 1,385,466 21,484 19,880 $ 8,715,707 $ 9,455,931 2,632,291 181,801 229,016 412,661 274,912
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Repairs and maintenance and improvements ............... 177,175 Equipment purchases .......... 88,696 Furniture and fixture purchases 16,935 88,703 Laundry and housekeeping ..... 143,276 Hospital supplies ............... Outside medical service ......... 218,620 Other resident-related expenses 59,147 Insurance ..................... 94,223 Administrative expenses ........ 223,164 Burial expense ................. 81,321 Security ....................... 92,094 Agency management fees ....... 72,618 Miscellaneous .................. 18,704 5 Special projects ................ 205,901 Federal excise tax 10,900 on investment income ........ 47,800 Total expenses ............... $5,358,248 $ 10,905 Excess (deficit) of income over expenses $ (84,091) $ 1,742,108 Fund balances: Beginning of year 283,950 14,527,897 Fund balances: End of year ....... $ 199,859 $16,270,005
163,547
12,680 4,475 1,856
304,722 88,696 16,935 88,703 143,276 218,620 71,827 94,223 227,639 81,321 92,094 74,474 18,709 205,091
84,124 37,973 24,830 60,060 106,609 161,697 63,358 105,455 267,010 62,411 106,489 70,187 52,621 1,032,230
$12,680
$
17,200 2,100 17,200 $ 171,978
88,000 78,000 $ 5,571,011 $ 5,769,369
($6,616) (2,432) ($9,048)
996,459 $496,836 13,226,420 1,080,383 $14,222,879 $1,577,219
$ 3,144,696 $ 3,686,562 29,116,218 25,429,655 $32,260,914 $29,116,217
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Note 1 -
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Description offunds: 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. Unrestricted - 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 are recorded in the reserve fund. 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 3). Building Fund: Contributions for the improvement of buildings and grounds and future construction, and the related expenses are recorded in the building fund. Contributions for the design and construction of the Masonic Home of Missouri Western Unit are recorded in the building fund. Interest income from these monies and expenditures for design and construction of the Western Unit are recorded in the building fund. Restricted - Christmas andEntertainment: Gifts designated for the purchase of Christmas gifts and entertainment are recorded as current restricted funds. Investments in Marketable Securities: Marketable securities donated to the Home are recorded at their 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 are 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. Repairs and maintenance, equipment purchases, and furniture and fixtures purchases include expenditures for projects that were funded by specified donations. 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 are 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 gives each family member a monthly allowance of $25. The unexpended portion of these allowances, $135,920 at June 30, 1984, 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 1984 is net of family members' allowances of $85,908.
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Taxes: The Home is exempt from federal income taxes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Home is taxed as a private operating foundation in accordance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, the net investment income of the Home is subject to a 2% Federal excise tax. Summarized Financial Information for 1983: The financial information for the year ended June 30, 1983, presented for comparative purposes, is not intended to be complete financial statement presentation.
NOTE 2 - Investments: Investments of the Home at June 30, 1984 were as follows: General Fund Cost or Value When Acquired Market . $361,278 $361,278
Certificates of Deposit U.S. Government bonds and notes Corporate bonds . Corporate stocks . 1,202 (a) Investment in real estate and other _ _=2..;.,.95..;.,. (a) $362,775 $361,278
Reserve Fund Cost or Value When Acquired Market
$ 1,216,812 $ 1,175,577 7,018,875 7,902,410
6,835,270 7,765,780
42,091 42,091 $16,180,188 $15,818,718
Building Fund Endowment Fund Cost or Cost or Value When Value When Acquired Acquired Market Market Certificates of deposit $ 350,646 $ 350,646 U.S. Government bonds and notes $ 1,523,170 $ 1,473,574 Corporate bonds 765,713 765,711 6,278,312 5,326,320 Corporate stocks . 6,390,686 6,127,959 Investments in real 254,585 254,585 55,281 56,471 estate and other $1,370,944 $1,370,942 $14,247,449 $12,984,324
(a) not available NOTE 3 - Endowment Funds: The endowment funds consist of general endowments and two special endowments which, in accordance with the bequests, are required to be segregated. The balances of the William Knollman and Jacob and Sallie Simon endowments were $998,634 and $885,242, respectively, at June 30, 1984. NOTE 4 - Pension Plan: The Board of Directors has voted to adopt an employee pension plan to go into effect onJuly 1, 1984. This plan will benefit all non-union employees on a retroactive basis who were eligible and employed as of the effective date of the plan. The plan is a definedcontribution plan, and it requires the Masonic Home of Missouri to make annual contributions equal to 5% of each eligible employee's compensation. Past service costs will be funded over the five years commencingJuly 1, 1984. No pension expense under the plan was recorded in the financial statements for fiscal year 1984. In accordance with the union contract, all eligible union employees are covered by a defined contribution pension plan. Pension expense under this plan was $27,267 for the year ended June 30, 1984.
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MASONIC HOME CHEER COMMITTEE August 1, 1984 Vern H. Schneider, President Board of Directors Masonic Home of Missouri 5351 Delmar Boulevard St. Louis, Missouri 63112 Dear R.W. Brother Schneider: Our annual report of the Masonic Home Cheer Committee is submitted for your approval. The annual election of officers was held on September 25, 1983 with the incumbent officers being re-elected by acclamation: Harlan B. Owens Violet Whitworth George W. Whitworth
President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer
On Sunday, October 23, 1983, the Grand Guardian Council of Missouri, International Order of Job's Daughters, held their annual Masonic Home Church program. The theme of their processional was "This Is My Father's World." The sermon by Dr. Harold C. Greenwald was "Job and His Daughters." The residents were delighted by the program. September 10, 1983 was a wonderful day for the "Circus and Box Lunch Affair." We initiated the pavilion by holding part of the games under its protective cover. The residents had a wonderful time in winning the many prizes. After the box lunch break of delicious food, the day was topped off by BINGO. We were ably assisted by members of FentonJob's Daughters No. 43. Our Christmas Party was held on Friday, December 16, 1983 with music furnished by the Moolah Band led by Howard Funck. The entertainment was varied by the Dixie Banjo Group; by the singing and dancing of the Lamplighters, and by the Shady Street Quartet. As the Committee handed out the Christmas cookies (baked by wives and friends) and ice cream, Santa Claus made his entrance with his bag of gifts. On July 28, 1984, we were forced to change our plans from Bridgeton Lodge to Kirkwood Lodge for the Bar-B-Que and Fish Fry Outing. The thirty-eight residents of the "Home" enjoyed the outing with members of the Committee furnishing the transportation. The hospitality and food couldn't have been better. As usual, the activities were made possible by the participation of the Lodges, their members, other Masonic bodies, Eastern Star Chapters and the Moolah Shrine Circus. We thank all for the assistance given by everyone. We are ably assisted in all our activities by Brother H. David Thomas and his outstanding staff of helpers. The Secretary-Treasurer's annual report of Receipts and Disbursements of the donors is made a part of this report. Fraternally and sincerely, HARLAN B. OWENS, President.
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Following is our Financial and Activities Report for the fiscal year August 1, 1983-July 31, 1984: Balance in Bank July 31, 1983 Petty Cash on hand
. $3,203.95 . 42.29 $3,246.24 Receipts per list following . 3,358.00 $6,604.24 Disbursements per list following. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3,677.31 $2,926.93 Balance on hand July 31, 1984 Recapitulation: Balance in Mercantile Bank $2,810.77 Petty Cash on hand 116.16* $2,926.93 * $75.00 being held in escrow for Letter Carriers Band Concert which was rescheduled from July to September 4.
ACTIVITIES AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MASONIC HOME CHEER COMMITTEE August 1, 1981 through July 31, 1982 1983 September 10 November 19 December 16 December 17
Carnival - Picnic on lawn . $135.28 Thanksgiving Cash Distribution . 729.00 Christmas Party, entertainment, Santa Claus, refreshments, music - courtesy of Bro. Howard Funck and the Moolah 192.90 Band . Christmas Cash Distribution . 722.00
1984 May 12 June 16 June 27 July 28
Mother's Day Cash Distribution . Father's Day Cash Distribution . Moolah Shrine Band Concert . Kirkwood Chicken & Fish Dinner . (Transportation provided by representatives and other members of the Masonic Family) Printing, postage, cards for distribution days, floral tributes, etc. . Total disbursements
735.00 711.00 26.00 150.00
276.13 $3,677.31
The above is in balance with the bank statements, checkbook and cash journal as of July 31, 1984. HARLAN B. OWENS, President. Attest: GEORGE W. WHITWORTH, Secretary.
RECEIPTS AND DEPOSITS Lodges, A.F. & A.M.: Meridian No.2 George Washington No.9 Mt. Moriah No. 40 Bridgeton No. 80 Pomegranate No. 95 Keystone No. 243
$ 200.00 . . . . .
100.00 50.00 200.00 50.00 50.00
Fenton No. 281 Westgate No. 445 Lambskin No. 460 Kirkwood No. 484 Harmonr No. 499 Rose Hil No.550
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20.00 50.00 50.00 35.00 25.00 25.00
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28.00 15.00 50.00 100.00 25.00 85.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 40.00 25.00
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25.00 500.00
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25.00 20.00 25.00 25.00 100.00 25.00
Bellefontaine Chapter No. 25 R.A.M . Wellston Chapter No. 138 R.A.M. Ivanhoe Commandery No.8, KT Moolah Shrine . The Square Club .
25.00 20.00 30.00 500.00 50.00
Maplewood No. 566 Olive Branch No. 576 Forest Park No. 578 Wellston No. 613 Overland No. 623 Magnolia No. 626 Jennings No. 640 Benjamin Franklin No. 642 Progress No. 657 Berkeley No. 667 Crestwood No. 669 St. Francois No. 234 (Libertyville) Tuscan No. 360 Benevolent Fund Members of Tuscan No. 360: Bro. Robert Deppe Wor. Bro. Forest Head Wor. Bro. Otis Light Wor. Bro. Thomas L. Merrill Bro. William F. Nolker Bro. Harlan B. Owens Appendant Bodies:
Eastern Star Chapters:
Anchor No. 54 Bridgeton No. 266 Crestwood No. 82 Euclid No. 425 Fenton
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20.00 100.00 20.00 25.00 10.00
Jennings No. 497 (2 yrs.) Maplewood No. 264 Martharae No. 221 Mehlville No. 187 Rob Morris No. 328 Trinity No. 443 Valley Park No. 505 Venus No. 153 Webster Groves No. 64
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50.00 50.00 50.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 50.00 25.00
Individuals:
Wor. Bro. Wm. Krenning, Westgate No. 445 . Wor. Bro. Gil and Mrs. Mattli, Berkeley No. 667 . Bro. Charles Pistrui, Meridian No.2 Wor. Bro. Richard Teubner, Magnolia No. 626 . Bro. Harry and Mrs. Kalmbach, Hope No. 265, O.E.S . Mrs. Martha Tooley, Hope No. 265, O.E.S . Miscellaneous .
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Memorials:
Bro. Emil Corte, Olive Branch No. 576 in memory of Mrs. Helen Wall 25.00 R.W. Bro. Geo. W. and Violet Whitworth, Berkeley No. 667 in memoryof: R.W. Bro. John E. Adams, Ferguson No. 542; R.W. Bro. Olin S. McDaniel, Samaritan No. 424; and Bro. William H. Davis, Palestine No. 30 . ~ Total Receipts . $3,358.00
THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI A Glorious Past -
A Bright Future
In his address to the Grand Lodge of Missouri in 1941, M.W. Brother Harry S Truman said, "The Masonic Home of Missouri, in my opinion, is reason enough for the existence of the Masonic fraternity.... " Since Brother Truman uttered those remarks more than forty years ago the Masonic Home of Missouri has continued to merit its popular designation as the Number One Charity of Missouri Masons. On June 15, 1984, the Home celebrated its 95th anniversary as an institution devoted to the service and care of distressed members of the Masonic fraternity, their wives, widows and children. For more than eighty of those years, by agreement with the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, care has also been provided for needy members of that organization. Throughout the period of the Home's existence the Residents have received the highest quality of professional care. At the same time they have also enjoyed the benefits ofliving in an atmosphere where love and concern for the whole person are of paramount importance to both the Board of Directors and the Administrative Staff.
RECENT IMPROVEMENTS AT ST. LOUIS UNIT The first full year of operation of the new heating and air conditioning system in the hospital building was marked by flawless operation. An obvious benefit of this system, which was made possible by the generous gift of Wor.
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Brother Alfred Nall in memory of his father, Brother George C. Nall, was a noticeable improvement in the exchange of fresh air throughout the multistoried building. In anticipation of imminent major increases in the cost of electricity and in recognition of significant energy savings already realized through operation of the efficient new system in the hospital, as well as greatly improved environmental conditions in that area, the Board of Directors has authorized the installation of a central air conditioning and heating system in the nine-story Women's Residence Building and the neighboring two-story clinic and office building. Also, the single glazed casement windows in the sixty year old Residence Building will be replaced by modern thermal insulated panes. Work on the $800,000.00 project is proceeding during the summer with a minimum of disruption in the normal operation of the areas affected. Completion is scheduled for late fall. The I!.ew equipment will eliminate the heavy annual expense of maintaining, replacing and operating almost 200 obsolete window units. Equipment noise will be reduced and individual room control will be achieved by thermostats and selective switches for fan speed control. Other improvements during the past year included the roofing of the Clinic Wing, the installation of improved smoke detection equipment, renovation of the clinic, office and waiting room areas, installation of new hydrotherapy tubs and the painting of hospital stairwells. Through the generosity of the Order of the Eastern Star the popular Snack Parlor was also renovated. As required by law the Home was inspected during the year by the Division of Aging of the Missouri Department of Social Services and a license was duly issued.
ADMINISTRATION Much credit for the smooth operation of the Home is due to our Executive Director, Brother H. David Thomas. He has continued to upgrade the staff and to delegate appropriate authority to capable department heads. He has been alert to the need for improvement ofexisting facilities and the installation of new equipment to meet changing needs. His professional administrative skills have been augmented by a keen sensitivity to the physical and emotional needs of the Residents. Without sacrificing quality the Dietary Department under the direction of Mrs. Rose Curran has achieved savings of more than $6000.00 per month during the past year. Under new direction the Nursing Department has been reorganized and has received professional commendation. The Medical Staff, under the capable leadership of Dr. Harold E. Walters, continues to provide excellent medical care for the residents. A new Director of Social Service, who holds an advanced degree in psychology, has provided new strength to the social service resources of the Home. In order to enhance the effectiveness of the therapy program a physical therapist and an assistant are being employed. Since the experienced staff is such an invaluable asset of the Home the Board instituted a pension plan for salaried personnel effective July 1, 1984. It is a defined contribution plan requiring the Home to make annual contributions
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equal to 5% of the eligible employees' compensation. Voluntary employee contributions are also permitted. All eligible union employees continue to be covered by a separate pension plan as provided in the union contract.
THE WESTERN UNIT In the midst of a year marked by significant progress in the operation and improvement of the Home in St. Louis much time, thought and effort were also devoted to the realization of a ten year dream - the development of the Western Unit of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The problems associated with the consummation of plans for the Western Unit have been the subject of extensive reporting by my predecessors in office for the past several years. As noted by M.W. Brother Robert J. Crede in his 1983 Annual Report, a major financial decision was reached by the Board on July 16, 1983, when it authorized the transfer of two million dollars from the Reserve Fund to the Building Fund to provide seed money to enable us to proceed with the project. Included in the authorization was a provision that when donations are sufficient, the two million dollars will be transferred back to the Reserve Fund. During the past year architectural plans were prepared and approved for a 40-unit single floor residential care facility to be erected on our property in Jackson County. The plans, which were prepared by the Kansas City firm of Neville, Sharp, Simon, Inc., contemplate a structure which will cost $3,000,000.00. Design features include provision for accommodation of anticipated expansion of the unit as justified by future needs and the availability of funds. (A) FUND RAISING
A special Fund Raising Committee, chaired by Brother Howard R McHenry, Mayor of Harrisonville, Missouri, carefully and quickly developed plans for a state-wide fund raising program. Other members of the Committee were M.W. Brother Lewis C. Wes Cook, RW. Brother Robert D. Jenkins and Brothers Joseph H. Collison, Richard J. Hildreth, William James and Dr. Gerald L. Cook. We are indebted to all of these brethren for their competent and dedicated service in developing the fund raising program. Details of the Fund Drive were announced on February 26, 1984, at a meeting in Columbia which was attended by M.W. Brother Crede and Grand Lodge leaders from throughout the State, together with Mrs. Jean Cox, Worthy Grand Matron of the Order ofthe Eastern Star, and key leaders of that organization. For purposes of the Drive the State was organized into four areas, each of which was headed by a chairman. The area chairmen were M.W. Brother J. Edward Blinn, M.W. Brother Fielding A. Poe, Jr., RW. Brother P. Vincent Kinkead and Brother Richard J. Hildreth. District Deputy Grand Masters within each area were asked to contact Worshipful Masters within their respective districts and the Masters were asked to arrange for the solicitation of all lodge members. The basic goal was an average of $50.00 per member. The Grand Master pointed out that while funds are available for the con-
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struction of the Western Unit, the gifts being requested would assure the long-term operation of the new unit on a first class basis. Some of the highlights of the Drive in its early stages included the following: - The first major gift of $10,000.00 was contributed by Moila Shrine Temple in St. Joseph. - The largest individual gift consisted of a 125-acre farm near Stockton, Missouri, which was given by Bro. Oran Simmons, a member of Stockton Lodge No. 283. - The next largest gift was received from the widow of our late Brother Harry Gordanier, a past Potentate of Ararat Shrine Temple in Kansas City, who was largely responsible for the acquisition of the beautiful parcel of property on which the Western Unit will be built. - The first lodge to achieve the goal of averaging $50.00 per member was Hornersville Lodge No. 215 under the leadership of Wor. Brother Delbert Russell and the Masonic Home Representative of that lodge, Brother Pat Burleson. As this report is written numerous lodges are conducting local fund-raising events. An announcement of results will be made at Grand Lodge.
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GROUND-BREAKING
Ground breaking at the site of the Western Unit occurred on May 6. Although persistent rain forced most of the ceremonies to be held indoors, an enjoyable and impressive program in the beautiful auditorium of Ararat Temple was well attended. The cooperation and courtesies extended by the Illustrious Potentate, the Divan and members of Ararat Temple were greatly appreciated. Following a short concert by the Ararat Concert Band, Brother Gerald L. Cook, Superintendent of Schools in Harrisonville, served ably as Master of Ceremonies. Remarks appropriate for the occasion were presented by the Grand Master, the President of the Home, the Worthy Grand Matron and the Worthy Grand Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Other participants in the program included representatives of various appendant bodies and the Masonic youth organizations. (c)
BID OF GENERAL CONTRACTOR ACCEPTED
In April invitations for bids on the construction of the Western Unit were extended to several major contracting firms in the Kansas City area. The bids were opened on May 22 and Winn-Senter Construction Co. was selected to be the General Contractor. The base amount of the construction contract is $2,881,908.00. In addition, the cost of sewers and bringing water to the site will be $120,000.00. A letter of intent has been forwarded to the contractor by the Home and at this writing work is proceeding on the preparation of a formal contract. Upon the execution of that document it is anticipated that a building permit will be issued shortly thereafter. Then construction will begin. The anticipated time of completion is 350 days.
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(D) CONTINUING FINANCIAL SUPPORT NEEDED
As the construction phase is upon us every Missouri Mason is being asked to do his share to assure the future success of the Western Unit. It is suggested that the brethren who promised to send in their gifts "when the dirt starts flying" should now make out their checks, address their envelopes and start walking to the post office. The Grand Master has stressed the importance of conducting a man-to-man campaign within every lodge. Pointing out that no gift is too small, M.W. Brother Crede has pointed out that every member of the fraternity should be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate in a tangible way his devotion to the principle of Masonic charity. If a lodge has not completed (or even begun) a solicitation campaign by the time we assemble for the 1984 Grand Lodge Session, it is recommended that such a program should be carried out promptly. The Grand Master has emphasized that no gift is too small. Indeed, among the most deeply appreciated gifts are those which might have been small in amount but were of gigantic proportions in terms of sacrificial quality. Included among gifts received to date were several contributed by Residents of the Home who have expressed a desire to help make it possible for persons in Western Missouri to enjoy the benefits which those donors have received. Many gifts have been received from widows and relatives of deceased brethren. As construction progresses it is believed that many more families will make memorial gifts. For the benefit of individuals, families, lodges and other groups desiring to make special gifts, the Board has authorized several forms of commemorative recognition. Special plaques will be installed at the Western Unit to acknowledge gifts of such items as the following: Food Service Preparation (kitchen equipment) Two room suite with furniture Single room with furniture Gift recognition plaque Bed for single unit Dining table and four chairs Room chair or couch Laundry room washer or dryer End table or coffee table Tree for landscaping area Equipment for a single room
. $200,000.00 . 40,000.00 . 25,000.00 . 1,000.00 . 750.00 . 750.00 . 500.00 . 400.00 . 150.00 . 100.00 . 2,500.00
Persons desiring to donate equipment, services, insurance policies or income producing property, as well as the attorneys and financial advisers of such persons, have been invited to contact either the chairman of the Fund Raising Committee, Brother McHenry, or the Coordinator of Fraternal Relations, M.W. Brother Poe. Brethren and friends of the Home are also encouraged to perpetuate their support of our No.1 Charity by remembering it in their wills and trusts. The Board has emphasized that the Western Unit and the Eastern Unit will not compete with one another for financial support. The Masonic Home will continue to be ONE entity. It will simply have two parts. Although the Board will seek to honor a donor's expressed preference for support of one or the
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other of the two units, the proper legal form for designation of the Home continues to be THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI. Inasmuch as the Home has been recognized as a tax-exempt organization for federal income and estate tax purposes, potential donors and their advisers are urged to take advantage of those income and estate tax deductions which are allowed by law.
SUPPORT BY ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR We are grateful for the continuing support of the members of the Order of the Eastern Star during the past year. The Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Jean Cox, included in her program the raising of funds which enabled us to renovate the Snack Parlor and to help defray certain expenses incurred in connection with the operation of that facility. The members of the Advisory Board continued to be most supportive. They have been sensitive to the needs of the Residents and they have demonstrated a strong interest in the development of the Western Unit. Through the generosity of the O.E.S. a 20-passenger minibus costing $27,000.00 was added to our fleet of vehicles. It is being heavily utilized and is particularly useful in transporting residents to recreational events, shopping centers, lodges and chapters. Adding significantly to the attractiveness of the living quarters of the residents in recent months, new sheer curtains costing approximately $10,000.00 were installed. The Advisory Board was particularly enthusiastic in pursuing plans for the construction of a multi-purpose building at the Western Unit site. To be built solely with funds to be provided by members of the Order of the Eastern Star, the building is designed to provide a chapel area, conference space and room for recreational activity. Undoubtedly it will be a center for many happy and treasured hours of worship, recreation and fellowship.
COORDINATOR OF FRATERNAL RELATIONS AND MASONIC HOME REPRESENTATIVES An invaluable member of the Masonic Home team during the past year has been our popular Coordinator of Fraternal Relations, M.W. Brother Fielding A. Poe, Jr. He has visited lodges, Eastern Star Chapters and other organizations throughout the state to tell the story of the Home, past, present and future. He accompanied the Grand Master, the President of the Home and other Grand Lodge officers to all the area meetings, where he spent much time acquainting newly appointed Masonic Home representatives with information about the Home. In this the first year for the appointment of Lodge reptesentatives M.W. Brother Poe quickly and competently molded them into a potent corps of Masonic Home ambassadors. Their success to date gives promise of substantially improving the level of lodge understanding and support of the Home in the years ahead. Brother Poe has been most helpful in communicating to groups and individual friends of the Home information concerning plans for the Western Unit. He stands ready to assist in a professional manner in the development of major giving programs by interested parties whenever requested.
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On September 13 and 14 he, along with the president and executive director, will participate in two progams which will be presented at the Home to acquaint attorneys and trust officers in the St. Louis area with the operation and needs of the present unit and plans for the Western Unit.
OTHER CREDITS Appreciation is expressed for the diligent efforts of a special Automation Committee which has labored during the past year. Headed by RW. Brother George C. Vincent, the select committee carefully studied the needs of the Home in relation to available computer hardware and software and has made some preliminary recommendations to the Board. It is hoped that plans for the acquisition of necessary equipment and the implementation of appropriate automated procedures can be accomplished in the very near future. The expert professional advice of our legal counsel, Brother D. Jeff Lance, and our investment counsel, Brother Richard D. Jacobs, Sr., has contributed significantly to the efficient administration of the Home during the past year. Personal appreciation is also expressed for the service rendered by RW. Bro. Carl I. Stein, Secretary of the Board. Words are inadequate to describe the contribution made to the Home by hundreds of faithful volunteers - the Cheer Committee, which is ably headed by Brother Harlan B. Owens, the Wardens and Masters Clubs and the many brethren, members of the Eastern Star, Rainbow Girls, Job's Daughters and DeMolays who are regular visitors, teach crafts, furnish music, staff the Snack Parlor and sit and chat. Dispersed throughout the state are many loyal supporters of the Home who once filled staff positions, served on the Board or Advisory Board or rendered volunteer service while living in the St. Louis area. Their words of encouragement and support mean much to those having current staff and Board responsibilities. Not to be forgotten are those friends of the Home who have been called from their earthly labors to the Lodge on High. Many of them through their generous contributions of time, money and prayers have helped the Masonic Home of Missouri to establish an enviable reputation as a provider of health and nursing home care. Perhaps only those who had the privilege of serving on the Board of Directors can appreciate the depth and quality of fraternal spirit which develops among the brethren who have the privilege of working together on this important body. While our procedure of limiting the service of members to specified terms affords an opportunity for more qualified brethren to serve, we pay a significant price as we sacrifice the experience and expertise of those whose terms must end. The past year was marked by the loss of two members of the Board, one by death and one by resignation. RW. Brother Seibert Etter, a resident of St. Louis, who had compiled an enviable record of service to his fellow man, died only a few days after his election. Brother Thomas E. Blankenship, who lives in Springfield, found it necessary to submit his resignation. Both of these brethren are greatly missed. By appointment, R.W. Brother D. Robert Downey and Wor. Brother James H. Cobban were selected to fill the vacancies. Their service has been outstanding. Members whose terms expire this year are Brother Joseph H. Collison, who
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served as Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee, and RW. Brother Robert D. Jenkins, who was Chairman of the Study and Development Committee. Both of those brothers were also members of the special Fund Raising Committee for the Western Unit. Their service in behalf of the Home will long be remembered with grateful appreciation.
RECOMMENDATIONS On the basis of eight years of experience, four as an elected member of the Board and four as an ex-officio member, I respectfully submit the following recommendations: 1. The Home needs a continuing public relations program of professional quality. The level of recognition of the Masonic Home of Missouri is deplorably low - even among members of the Fraternity. No doubt in time this problem will be partially alleviated as a result of the work of the Masonic Home representatives. Perhaps some additional improvement will result from the implementation of an effective Masonic Education Program at the lodge level. I suggest that the most effective means of enhancing the image of the Home is to utilize competent and professional public relations personnel. This might involve the employment of a part-time professional or the engagement of an independent firm. Each of these approaches has been used effectively by Homes in other jurisdictions. There are many facets to the story of the Masonic Home. Some appeal to one segment of our audience, others appeal to another segment. A broad based and coordinated public relations program would enable us to attract the favorable attention and consideration ofall ofour friends - and perhaps some new ones. As we look forward to supporting both the Eastern Unit and the Western Unit it will be increasingly important for us to communicate the story of the Home so that all members of the fraternity will understand it and respond generously in providing adequate continuing financial support. Hopefully the time will come when a fraternity devoted to concern for the needs of all its members will be able to finance additional units of the Home to be located in the North, in the South and in the Center of the State so that persons using those facilities will not have to move far from families and friends. A strong public relations program will contribute significantly to the longterm development of an ever stronger financial foundation for the Masonic Home of Missouri. 2. Lodges should place greater emphasis upon support of the Home. Perhaps those lodges located near the Eastern Unit or Western Unit can undertake continuing service projects. More lodge visits by brethren, their families and friends should be scheduled. Also, Entered Apprentices and their families should be escorted by lodge members to the nearest Unit to see our greatest charity in operation. 3. More members should provide increased financial support of the Home. We take pride in the fact that the Home does not accept Government support. And yet very few members have adopted a regular program of giving to the Masonic Home. Since next to a belief in Deity charity lies at the foundation of
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Freemasonry, we should popularize the idea of every member support - as his means will permit - on an annual basis. Continuing attention should also be directed toward the development of a strong program of financial support through wills and bequests. Working with skilled tax and estate planners more members should be encouraged to remember the Home in their wills and trusts - and to realize substantial tax savings which are often available under existing laws. 4. As the centennial anniversary of the Home Uune 15, 1989) is rapidly approaching it is recommended that thoughtful planning should be devoted to the development of a broad-based Centennial Program so that the actions taken during that year might enable the Home to take a quantum leap into an exciting and successful second century of operation. As we conternplate the imminent construction and operation of the Western Unit impressive new horizons are coming into view. By God's grace we the Masons of Missouri in 1984 have been thrust into a time and place when we have an opportunity to attain a new plateau of achievement in the demonstration of Masonic charity. May the glorious history of our Masonic Home of Missouri prove to be but the prelude to an even brighter future. Respectfully submitted, VERN H. SCHNEIDER, President. ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
M.W. Grand Master Crede named R.W. Brother Lyman I. Ridgeway Chairman of Election and designated the District Deputy Grand Masters of the Even-Numbered Districts as the Tellers. When the ballots had been collected, the Grand Master declared the voting closed. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS
M.W. Brother Earl K. Dille, Chairman, presented the report on Grand Master's Address. To the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: In compliance with Grand Lodge law, the Committee on Grand Master's Address has reviewed Most Worshipful Brother Crede's fine presentation and we congratulate him on a well-organized description of a most satisfying year in office. We particularly appreciate the Grand Master's concentration on the Truman Centennial, and the formal dedication of this 163rd annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri to that great Freemason. The Grand Master has earned the respect of Missouri Masons by his careful attention to ritual, his support of charitable projects, including the Western Unit of the Masonic Home, and in general, by his gracious approach to the manifold duties of his office. The three recommendations made by the Grand Master in his address deserve careful attention. Too often in the past such recommendations have
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been completely ignored. We submit that it is the responsibility of the incoming Grand Master to see that they are not. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM H CHAPMAN, EARL K. DILLE, HERMAN A. ORLICK, W ALTER L. WALKER, J. MORGAN DONELSON, ELVIS A. MOONEY, WM. J. HILL, EDWARD BLINN, FIELDING A. POE,
J.
J.
THOMAS DAVIS, JR., HAROLD O. GRAUEL.
M.W. Brother Dille moved that the Report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. REPORT OF THE GRAND LECTURER
RW. Brother Stanton T. Brown presented the Report of the Grand Lecturer for the Grand Lodge Year 1983-1984. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: Herewith is submitted my twelfth annual report as your Grand Lecturer as required by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge. One of the duties of the Grand Lecturer is to make a written report to the Grand Lodge regarding the general condition of the ritualistic work and other matters of interest connected with his office. As a matter of record, this report is important for by it, and those presented in years past by this and other Grand lecturers, we are able to follow the progress of our ritual. The condition of the ritualistic work state-wide is excellent. Most of the lodges are able to conduct their work in a good ritualistic manner. However, there are some isolated areas that need an extra effort on the part of the lodge brethren and the District Deputy Grand Lecturers, for there are those who prefer their own unique ritual to that adopted by the Grand Lodge, as Missouri Ritual. There are a very few lodges that depend wholly upon outside help for their degree work. It is my hope that with the assistance of the District Deputy Grand Lecturers and the lodge brethen, we can in the coming year assist these lodges in attaining sufficient proficiency to do their own work. My thanks to the District Deputy Grand Lecturers: those devoted brethren who give without remuneration of their time and talents in behalfof the Grand Lodge and especially to the Grand Lecturer. Few of us realize the hours spent and the miles traveled by these unselfish brethren to assist our lodges and lodge officers and other brethren in learning the ritual as adopted by this Grand Lodge. They are truly an inspiration to the brethren with whom they work and would that there be adequate words to express my appreciation to each of them. Some of these brethren will be retiring at this Grand Lodge session. To them goes a special thanks for the many years of service to our Grand Lodge. We shall continue to look forward to their company as we know they will continue" to support their brethren in the districts through the avenue of ritualistic service. lowe a debt of gratitude to the District Deputy Grand Masters who, although appointed by the Grand Master with the responsibility of upholding the law in their districts, have been so kind and supportive of me. They have never
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refused a request I have made and I am indebted to them for their support of the District Deputy Grand Lecturers and of the ritual. At this particular time, I would like to recognize four brethren who have served this Grand Jurisdiction under three Grand Lecturers as District Deputy Grand Lecturers for thirty years or more of continuous service. They are of course all Right Worshipful Brothers. They are Philip D. Trainer, Clinton, who served for 31 years, 1945 through 1974; Russell J. (Buck) Rowe, Louisiana, 32 years, 1947 through 1978; Edwin B. Hawkins, Higbee, 30 years, 1949 through 1978 and Glenn V. Bulla, King City, 34 years, 1951 through 1984. This makes a combined total of service to the Grand Lodge of 127 years. To these brethren, for the first time in the history of the Grand Lodge, we confer the title of District Deputy Grand Lecturer Emeritus. Congratulations to these brethren. I wish to express my appreciation to Most Worshipful Brother Robert J. Crede for proceeding with the plans for the conferral of two third deKrees by the Grand Lodge Officers. The first was atJefferson City on May 11, 1984. The candidate was Nick Kinkead, the youngest son of RW. Brother P. Vincent Kinkead, Junior Grand Warden. This was done in an impressive manner in formal attire (tuxedo). The personal comments from brethren who witnessed the degree stated that they were impressed with the ritualistic excellence of their Grand Lodge Officers and the dignity that formal attire lends to the work. The second was the outdoor degree at Southwest City following an oldfashioned ham and bean dinner. The candidate was John Patterson. The meeting place was protected by tilers on horseback and illumination furnished by lanterns and candles. On this same occasion, the Grand Master presented a 50-year jewel to the Worshipful Master of Southwest Lodge No. 466, L. L. Scott, who was serving his lodge as Master for the fifth time, spanning nearly 50 years. His first year as Master was 1937. It was my pleasure once again to take part in the area meetings conducted by our Grand Master. With the assistance of the District Deputy Grand Lecturers, the District Deputy Grand Masters and other Grand Lodge Officers, we exemplified the manner in which we should not treat a visitor to our lodge, and then exemplified the right way to receive a visitor through proper examination and vouching. It was an entertaining learning experience, for many of our brethren exhibited excellent dramatic talent in their roles. To the lodge officers and brethren of the constituent lodges, I would like to thank you for your attendance at the official visits of the Grand Lecturer and the quarterly meetinKs held for the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. It is because of these latter schools that we are able to continue through the efforts of the District Deputy Grand Lecturers and other proficient brethren to find replacements when necessary for those who serve as District Deputy Grand Lecturers. Without this important function it would be virtually impossible for us to maintain the high level of proficiency throughout this Grand Jurisdiction. For the lodges that host these important meetings (schools) we appreciate the use of your fine Temples. In addition to these twenty quarterly meetings, I have again been blessed with good health and accident free travel and was able to visit officially each of the 60 districts once, several a second time, and on occasion when I felt my presence was necessary, a third time. When the 60 official visits were completed, I held 17 joint meetings with two or three districts as we have over the
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past two years. The requirement of attendance of at least four of the five top line officers, junior Deacon through Worshipful Master, at one of the schools held by the Grand Lecturer has been met because of these joint meetings. I want to express again my interest in the concept of the Grand Lodge Achievement Award to motivate the brethren to greater involvement in making their lodge one of that select group that have been so honored. There were two new requirements added this year to the Achievement Award criteria, one related to ritual, being that a member of the lodge must be a current Grand Lodge certificate holder in subdivision I, II, or III. The Ritual Committee supports that Grand Lodge requirement and offers assistance as necessary for its fulfillment. For the many invitations I have received this past year to attend special meetings and Masonic functions, I deeply regret that I had to decline many of them. My first duty to the Gand Lodge and to the Craft is teaching the ritual and this must take precedence. To ask the brethren who have arranged for a district meeting or a lodge ofinstruction to postpone that meeting would not be in keeping with Masonic courtesy. I wish to express my sincere appreciation to M.W. Brother Robert]. Crede, our Grand Master, for the appointment to Grand Lecturer this year and of having the opportunity to work closely with him at the area meetings and on other occasions. My respect for his devotion to the Craft and competence in his position has deepened through this year of close association. Frank A. Arnold, our Grand Secretary, has made my responsibility easier because of the support from him and his office and I wish to thank him and his office staff for their help during this past year. To the other Grand Lodge Officers, I appreciate your support of me and my efforts and look forward to continued service with you in the forthcoming year. May we give thanks to the Great Creator of the Universe for His watchful care over us and our Fraternity and may He continue to bless us. Fraternally submitted, STANTON T. BROWN, Grand Lecturer. R.W. Brother Brown moved that the Report of the Grand Lecturer be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. RW. Brother Brown requested that the Senior Grand Deacon present RW. Brother Russell]. Rowe, RW. Brother Edwin B. Hawkins, and RW. Brother Philip D. Trainer at the Altar. RW. Grand Lecturer Brown and M.W. Grand Master Crede presented the three Brothers with plaques in recognition of thirty and more years of service as District Deputy Grand Lecturer under three Grand Lecturers and certificates which designate each as District Deputy Grand Lecturer Emeritus. R.W. Grand Lecturer Freelon K. Hadley was invited to participate in the presentations. RW. Brother Brown informed the Grand Lodge that R.W. Brother Glenn V. Bulla, also a veteran District Deputy Grand Lecturer, was unable to attend the Grand Lodge Communication this year. The presentation of the plaque and certificate to R.W. Brother Bulla will take place at a later date.
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REMARKS OF M.W. BROTHER THOMAS R. DOUGHERTY - DIRECTOR OF THE MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION HOSPITAL VISITATION PROGRAM REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RITUAL
RW. Grand Lecturer Stanton T. Brown, Chairman of the Committee on Ritual moved that the report as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Ritual met in Jefferson City on May 12, 1984. All members were present. The Committee discussed the potential that the new requirement for the Grand Lodge Achievement Award may have on improving the ritualistic ability of the Lodges. It was the consensus that it should help but we feel that what would be of greater value would be to require someone in the lodge to stand examination for the first time and receive a new proficiency card, preferably a subdivision III; we will continue to press for such a requirement. The Committee feels that we should continue to encourage our craft lodges to have more open installations and make them more impressive. It was reported by most members of the Committee that there has been an increase in the number of completed applications in Subdivisions I, II, and III proficiencies and this is most encouraging. A review of several specific points of the ritual was discussed and clarified. The Committee wishes to express thanks to RW. Brother Frank A. Arnold, our Grand Secretary, for his valuable assistance in handling the detailed work that goes through his office from the Ritual Committee, for it is through his efforts that the list of names of the brethren who received certificates this past year in Subdivisions I, II and III are listed as a part of this report. Fraternally submitted, FREELON K. HADLEY, EUGENE E. "PAT" McFARLAND, RONNIE L. HOUSE, DALE C. MOTTER, DALE A. LUDWIG, STANTON T. BROWN, Chairman. SUBDIVISION I-ORIGINALS 5870 5871 5872 5873 5874 5875 5876 5877 5878 5879
Gregory L. Stone, Jr., Magnolia Lodge No. 626 Gerard J. Giammanco, Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 Richard Ray Ferrell,Joachim Lodge No. 164 Oliver Jack Thompson, Grandview Lodge No. 618 Jimmie Ward Bailey, Koshkonong Lodge No. 582 Claude Herman Malone, Woodside Lodge No. 387 James E. Wiley, Woodside Lodge No. 387 Harding Nosser, Jr., Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 Jerry M. Roodman, Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Donald Roy Tate, Sr., Cuba Lodge No. 312
5880 5881 5882 5883 5884 5885 5886 5887 5888 5889 5890
David C. Cable, Twilight Lodge No. 114 Charles Samuel North, Pauldingville Lodge No. 11 Lloyd Charles Collins, Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 Luther William Lance, Jr., South Gate Lodge No. 547 Albert Benjamin Lewis, Kansas City Lodge No. 220 Phillip Darwin Boyd, Twilight Lodge No. 114 Charles R. Davis, Galena Lodge No. 515 Ronnie Eugene Blair, Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 Keith Byron Patek, Friendship Lodge No. 89 David Charles Riek, Fenton Lodge No. 281 Arthur Eugene Blackmore, Jewel Lodge No. 480
1984 5891 5892 5893 5894 5895 5896 5897 5898 5899 5900 5901 5902 5903 5904 5905 5906 5907 5908 5909 5910 5911 5912 5913 5914 5915 5916 5917 5918 5919 5920 5921 5922 5923 5924 5925 5926
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Gordon Virgil Lieffring, Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 Kenneth Wayne Wilson, Mercer Lodge No. 35 Kevin Leo Fitzwater, Leadwood Lodge No. 598 Jeffrey Steven Mardis, St. Louis Lodge No. 20 Donald Glenwood Ferrell, Joachim Lodge No. 164 Charles Marc Mitchell, Samaritan Lodge No. 424 Bryan Wayne Newman, Hartford Lodge No. 171 Harry Victor Poynter, Knob Noster Lodge No. 245 Carl Michael Edwards, Twilight Lodge No. 114 JohnJ.Johnson, Twilight Lodge No. 114 Kirk Travis Mescher, Twilight Lodge No. 114 Guy David Wheelock, Twilight Lodge No. 114 Carl Sylvester Roberts, Jr., Iberia Lodge No. 410 Austin Steve Hodge, Lane's Prairie Lodge No. 531 Roger Eugene Shipp, Jackson Lodge No. 541 Warren Eugene Tyler, McDonald Lodge No. 324 William Webb Edwards, Branson Lodge No. 587 John Andrew Turner, Joachim Lodge No. 164 Michael Walter Cooper, Archie Lodge No. 633 JohnJoseph Crossley, Arnold Lodge No. 673 David Lynn Alitz, Fairfax Lodge No. 483 Robert W. Malarkey, Pythagoras Lodge No. 383 Arnold Duvall Smith, Eolia Lodge No. 14 Paul G. Gregory, Canopy Lodge No. 284 William Carmon Laster, Joachim Lodge No. 164 John Phillip Mangles, Rose Hill Lodge No. 550 William Carson Snead, Sr., Belton Lodge No. 450 Theodore Joseph Picraux, Rushville Lodge No. 238 Bruce Thurlo, Bosworth Lodge No. 597 Robert Hibdon, Versailles Lodge No. 320 Lyle Evan Matthews, Plato Lodge No. 469 John Dorsey Parsons, Rushville Lodge No. 238 Stephen Wayne Coulson, Lodge of Light No. 257 William R. Feltner, Berkeley Lodge No. 667 Ernest L. Miller, Overland Lodge No. 623 David Paul Keefe, Florissant Lodge No. 668
5927 5928 5929 5930 5931 5932 5933 5934 5935 5936 5937 5938 5939 5940 5941 5942 5943 5944 5945 5946 5947 5948 5949 5950 5951 5952 5953 5954 5955 5956 5957 5958 5959 5960
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Floyd A. Johnson, Hickory Hill Lodge No.211 Billy Younger Dewey, St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 Charles E. Pickett, Jr., Raytown Lodge No. 391 William George Humes, Weston Lodge No. 53 Mike Grainger, Butler Lodge No. 254 Lloyd N. Brown, Fairfax Lodge No. 483 Marlin Fay Slagle, Nodaway Lodge No. 470 Arendt N. Kuelper, Gray Summit Lodge No. 173 Billie Ray Dockery, Rushville Lodge No. 238 Harvey Richard Skaggs, Moberly Lodge No. 344 James W. Burrell, Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 Donald Lee Moorehead, Buckner Lodge No. 501 Walter James Power, Northeast Lodge No. 643 Richard L. Alexander, Jewel Lodge No. 480 Damon Eugene Bartles, Cass Lodge No. 147 Gary Keith Brown, Burlington Lodge No. 442 John Morris McAfee, Angerona Lodge No. 193 Jerry Wayne Steinwinder, Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 Claude William Estes, Whitewater Lodge No. 417 Randy Dee Greenlee, Washington Lodge No. 87 Christopher Columbus McLemore, IV, Washington Lodge No. 87 Chilton Curtis Christopher, Mount Hope Lodge No. 476 Mark Curtis Christopher, Mount Hope Lodge No. 476 Mark Paul Elliott, Kearney Lodge No. 311 Carl Eugene Warnol, Arlington Lodge No. 346 William E. Brenneman, Laclede Lodge No. 83 Luther Ray Hudson, Nineveh Lodge No. 473 Randy Arnold Penrod, Columbia Lodge No. 534 E. Dean Robinson, Montgomery Lodge No. 246 Kenneth Williams, Pendleton Lodge No. 551 Roger Dale Kepple, Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 Merrain M. Batey, Joachim Lodge No. 164 Coy Burrell Granger, Woodside Lodge No. 387 Eric Leigh Olson, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13
66 5961 5962
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Donald Keith Jones, Canopy Lodge No. 284 William H. Neece, Barbee Lodge No. 217
5963 5964
1984
Elmer A. Allersmeyer, Evergreen Lodge No. 27 Norman Kay Atkinson, Phoenix Lodge No. 136
SUBDIVISION I-FIRST RENEWALS A2763 A2764 A2765 A2766 A2767 A2768 A2769 A2770 A2771 A2772 A2773 A2774 A2775 A2776 A2777 A2778 A2779 A2780 A2781 A2782 A2783 A2784 A2785 A2786 A2787 A2788
Timothy Keith Blum, Shekinah Lodge No. 256 Thomas B. Siebert, Sr., Arnold Lodge No. 673 William John Mundy, Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 Eugene Gilbert Kragnes, Delphian Lodge No. 137 Frank L. Lennaman, Lane's Prairie Lodge No. 531 Richard D. Smith, Rolla Lodge No. 213 Gerald D. Shelton, Saline Lodge No. 226 Charles W. Middleton, Phoenix Lodge No. 136 Robert N. Edwards, Branson Lodge No. 587 Jack Robert Glaeser, Hamilton Lodge No. 224 James F. Herron, Belle Lodge No. 373 Sidney Shear, St. Louis Lodge No. 20 Richard Allen Holmes, Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 Dennis Edward Cotter, Twilight Lodge No. 114 John Frank Goad, Samaritan Lodge No. 424 James Stanton Arnold, Florissant Lodge No. 668 Elwood Eugene Crandall, Independence Lodge No. 76 Gary Kit Garoutte, Sedalia Lodge No. 236 Garry Lynn Mason, Solomon Lodge No. 271 Edward Barry Spear, Webster Lodge No. 98 Keith L. Meyer, Jonesburg Lodge No. 457 Tom T. Perkins, Fayette Lodge No. 47 Robert E. Ellington, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 Gregory L. Pyron, Branson Lodge No. 587 Clarence Leroy Brown, Belton Lodge No. 450 Dennis L. Hammack, New Hope Lodge No. 199
A2789 Joseph Wilford Flood, Sr., Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614 A2790 Rodney Don Quigley, Charity Lodge No. 331 A2791 Jesse Paul Matthews, Plato Lodge No. 469 A2792 Carlton E. Wyatt, Saline Lodge No. 226 A2793 Harold William Brewer, Ferguson Lodge No. 542 A2794 Paul Franklin Ollar, Composite Lodge No. 369 A2795 Kenneth W. Derryberry, Rolla Lodge No. 213 A2796 James Bernard Wilson, Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614 A2797 Jackie Donald Crawford, Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209 A2798 Jack LeeJeffers, Saxton Lodge No. 508 A2799 Richard James Daume, Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221 A2800 Floyd Oren Calvert, Rural Lodge No. 316 A2801 Joe D. Masterson, Excelsior Lodge No. 441 A2802 Ralph Bedwell, Fraternal Lodge No. 363 A2803 James L. Parrott, Tyro Lodge No. 12 A2804 Dennis Edwin Fetter, Freedom Lodge No. 636 A2805 Charles T. Jones, Rushville Lodge No. 238 A2806 Gregory P. Campbell, Arlington Lodge No. 346 A2807 Roy Preston Yager, Montgomery Lodge No. 246 A2808 James E. Hans, Montgomery Lodge No. 246 A2809 Kenneth Murvin Fitzgerel, McDonald Lodge No. 324 A2810 James Monroe Sitze, Bismarck Lodge No. 41 A2811 Arthur C. Gaebler, Hermann Lodge No. 123 A2812 Albert Raymond Martin, Milton Lodge No. 151 A2813 James William McBath, Sr., Alpha Lodge No. 659
SUBDIVISION I-SECOND RENEWALS B1562 B1563 B1564 B1565 B1566
Richard Alex Behr, Euclid Lodge No. 505 Robert Clyde Foster, Censor Lodge No. 172 Clarence Walker Wieland, Rolla Lodge No. 213 Benny LeRoy Roach,Joplin Lodge No. 335 Kenneth Loyd Goad, Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305
Bl567 j.BertThacker,MizpahLodgeNo.639 B1568 David Livingston Combs, Forsyth Lodge No. 453 B1569 Larry J ames Chancellor, Buckner Lodge No. 501 B1570 Clifford Newton Talley, Irondale Lodge No. 143 B1571 William Link Lane, Ionic Lodge No. 154 B1572 Melvin Brees, Mercer Lodge No. 35
1984 B1573 B1574 B1575 B1576 B1577 B1578 B1579 B1580 B1581 B1582 B1583 B1584 B1585
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI R. L. Tichenor, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 George Milton Newman, Hartford Lodge No. 171 Walter S. Specie, Palestine Lodge No. 241 john L. Erfurdt,jr., Hope Lodge No. 251 jules Tom Brown, Saline Lodge No. 226 Harold David Hill, Saline Lodge No. 226 Charles Henry Moore, Fairfax Lodge No. 483 Earl G. Hays, Marceline Lodge No. 481 Leon Dean Reed, Fairfax Lodge No. 483 Albert Lee Ely, Monroe Lodge No. 64 Mike L. Hayes, Somerset Lodge No. 206 Robert Dee Scott, Richland Lodge No. 385 james Eugene Green, Leadwood Lodge No. 598
B1586 B1587 B1588 B1589 B1590 B1591 B1592 B1593 B1594 B1595 B1596 B1597
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Warren Wallace Bergman, Florissant Lodge No. 668 Larry Carvel Reynolds, Henderson Lodge No. 477 Ralph Wayne Horton, jonesburg Lodge No. 457 Charles D. Howell, Henderson Lodge No. 477 William Donald Harvey, Gardenville Lodge No. 655 Roger Lay Pritchett, Lathrop Lodge No. 506 Howard C. Hare, Samaritan Lodge No. 424 Earl George McConnell, Granite Lodge No. 272 Harold Eugene Gregory, McDonald Lodge No. 324 Clarence joseph Seaton, Warrenton Lodge No. 609 Phillip M. Stanley, Mercer Lodge No. 35 Leo E. Endicott, Branson Lodge No. 587
SUBDIVISION I-THIRD RENEWALS C936 C937 C938 C939 C940 C941 C942 C943 C944 C945 C945 C946 C947 C948 C949 C950 C951
Ezra Franklin Williams, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 Howard C. Brewington, Marcus Lodge No. 110 Ralph Claude Primo, Saline Lodge No. 226 Verble Leo johnson, Aurora Lodge No. 267 Donald Eugene Campbell, Compass Lodge No. 120 Bernard F. Radford, Crane Lodge No. 519 john W. McLoed, Clarksville Lodge No. 17 Donald Lynn Bobbett, Osage Lodge No. 303 Lawrence Milton Cripps, Osage Lodge No. 303 David Franklin Phillips, Osage Lodge No. 303 David Franklin Phillips, Osage Lodge No. 303 Wendell G. Pennington, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 Douglas Allen Linville, Compass Lodge No. 120 Wallace E. Maidment, Richmond Lodge No. 57 James Ellis Spencer, Grandview Lodge No. 618 Norval Wilson Lee, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 Charles Herman McClain, Arnold Lodge No. 673
C952 C953 C954 C955 C956 C957 C958 C959 C960 C961 C962 C963 C964 C965 C966 C967 C968 C969
Herald E. Schaper, Moscow Lodge No. 558 Everett Albert Hopper, Arnold Lodge No. 673 Roger W. Parker, Arnold Lodge No. 673 Harold Dean Earp, Plato Lodge No. 469 Robert Ball Elden, Sheffield Lodge No. 625 Arthur Eric Carlson, Shelbina Lodge No. 228 Calvin Schroff, Montgomery Lodge No. 246 John T. Beavers, Fraternal Lodge No. 363 Herman Dwight Loughrige, Fenton Lodge No. 281 James R. Tinker, Sr., Florissant Lodge No. 668 Larry Gene james, Nodaway Lodge No. 470 Clyde Monroe Roberts, Whitesville Lodge No. 162 Donald E. Hayes, O'Sullivan Lodge No. 7 George Ellery Marsden, Raytown Lodge No. 391 David R. Vogler, Magnolia Lodge No. 626 Billie Pollard, Moberly Lodge No. 344 Charles H. Schuler, Sullivan Lodge No. 69 joseph Edward Stevens, St. Francois Lodge No. 234
SUBDIVISION I-FOURTH RENEWALS D615
Charles Clinton Bybee, Solomon Lodge No. 271
D616
Harry J. Eckert, Friendship Lodge No. 89
68 D617 D618 D619 D620 D621 D622 D623 D624 D625 D626 D627 D628
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Forrest Everett, Hayti Lodge No. 571 Hubert C. Bollinger, Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221 Roy C. Knierim, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 John C. Allen, Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142 James Dallas Lollar, Western Star Lodge No. 15 Elvis L. Winchester, Union Lodge No. 593 Lee O. King, Columbia Lodge No. 534 Stanton T. Brown, II, Buckner Lodge No. 501 Ray E. Dees, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 Woodford Leroy Tilley, Jr. , Plato Lodge No. 469 John H. Pate, Independence Lodge No. 76 Larry G. Chiolerio, Marceline Lodge No. 481
D629 D630 D631 D632 D633 D634 D635 D636 D637 D638
1984
Elmer L. Stanley, Jr., Marceline Lodge No. 481 William Leonard Conley, Plato Lodge No. 469 Billy Joe Crawford, Grain Valley Lodge No. 644 David Richard Bunning, Northeast Lodge No. 643 John D. DeClue, Valley Park Lodge No. 629 Larry Dean Mundorff, Alpha Lodge No. 659 Charlie B. Buckley, Four Mile Lodge No. 212 Glenn J. Rohs, Craft Lodge No. 287 James Nelson Hamilton, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 Philip Horn, Sr., Alpha Lodge No. 659
SUBDIVISION I-FIFTH RENEWALS Herbert Carl Ort, Overland Lodge No. E447 Thomas Arnel Meads, Trilumina Lodge 623 No. 205 E442 Walter H. Ort, Overland Lodge No. 623 E448 James N. Allison, Mt. Washington Lodge E443 Laban Oliver Stahl, Pleasant Grove No. 614 Lodge No. 142 E449 William Eugene Goggin, Ferguson E444 Melvin L. Buck, Fraternal Lodge No. Lodge No. 542 363 E450 Euell J. Sweeten, Wentzville Lodge No. E445 Walter Stanfill, Amsterdam Lodge No. 46 141 E446 Hubert R. Baumgarth, Columbia Lodge No. 534
E441
SUBDIVISION I-SIXTH RENEWALS F296 Jackson C. Spiking, Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377 F297 Stanley E. Massey, Competition Lodge No. 432 F298 Dominik L. Seeler, Meridian Lodge No. 2 F299 Kenneth M. Kerby, Hale City Lodge No. 216
F300 Billy K. Thomas, Cass Lodge No. 147 , F301 Charles A. Wilkinson, Xenia Lodge No. 50 F302 James C. Allison, Trilumina Lodge No. 205 F303 William Carter Bell, Dexter Lodge No. 532
SUBDIVISION I-SEVENTH RENEWALS G198 G199 G200 G201 G202
Charles N. Alcorn, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 James Derrel Buzzard, Neosho Lodge No. 247 Burette Barber Shannon, Elvins Lodge No. 599 Clarence Lee Alumbaugh, Buckner Lodge No. 501 George H. Strother, Vandalia Lodge No. 491
G203 Lecil Ulry, Lick Creek Lodge No. 302 G204 Ernest Clyde Richardson, Lodge of Light No. 257 G205 Frederick H. Neal, Morley Lodge No. 184 G206 Wilbur L. Hains, Cambridge Lodge No. 63 G207 Arthur S. Wehmeyer, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330
SUBDIVISION I-EIGHTH RENEWALS H127
Ambro Luther (Bill) Tuck, Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 H128 Albert Hugh Miller, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 H129 Sylvan Alton Barton, Wellston Lodge No. 613 H130 Arnold John Millner, Ferguson Lodge No. 542
H131 Joseph O. McKinstry, Twilight Lodge No. 114 H132 James Henry Bloom, King Hill Lodge No. 376 H133 Christopher Columbus McLemore, III, Washington Lodge No. 87
1984
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
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SUBDIVISION I-NINTH RENEWALS 181 182 183 184 185
Frederick Powell Rodecker, Savannah Lodge No. 71 Morris S. Sheeks, Progress Lodge No. 657 Alfred Whitfield Griffith, Fulton Lodge No. 48 Frank W. Hazelrigg,Jr., Fulton Lodge No. 48 Charles E. Divine, Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209
186
Emmett Broombaugh, Jr., Brentwood Lodge No. 616 187 Chesley Emerson McAfee, Angerona Lodge No. 193 188 James Wilson Brewer, Alpha Lodge No. 659
SUBDIVISION I-TENTH RENEWALS J37 J38
Duane Eiserman, Branson Lodge No. 587 Emmet L. Bunton, Hermon Lodge No. 187
J39
Lee B. Turner, Hannibal Lodge No. 188
SUBDIVISION I-ELEVENTH RENEWALS K19 Virgil Wilbert Slaughter, Dockery Lodge No. 325 SUBDIVISION II 470 471 472 473 474 475 476 477 478 479 480 481
PART ONE -
A. Elmo Blum, Herculaneum Lodge No. 338 Benny LeRoy Roach, Joplin Lodge No. 335 Clarence LeRoy Schmidt, Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40 Neil d'Or Richardson, Shawnee Lodge No. 653 Larry Dale Oliver, East Gate Lodge No. 630 Paul A. Nosser, Saline Lodge No. 226 William Carson Snead, Sr., Belton Lodge No. 450 Dennis L. Hammack, New Hope Lodge No. 199 Eugene Gilbert Kragnes, Delphian Lodge No. 137 Claude Herman Malone, Woodside Lodge No. 387 Stanley Dolphus Pierson, McDonald Lodge No. 324 Ronnie E. Wagoner, Christian Lodge No. 392 SUBDIVISION II -
482
Dennis Ray Speak, Northeast Lodge No. 643 A320 Richard Alex Behr, Euclid Lodge No. 505 A321 Charles W. Leach, Arnold Lodge No. 673 A322 William Link Lane, Ionic Lodge No. 154 A323 Donald Earl Scott, Independence Lodge No. 76 A324 Bobby Ray O'Dell, Friendship Lodge No. 89 A325 Thomas J. Moser, Algabil Lodge No. 544
483 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493
FIRST RENEWALS
A326
David Richard Bunning, Northeast Lodge No. 643 A327 Albert Lee Bohlen, East Gate Lodge No. 630 A328 Eugene Walter Wade, Keystone Lodge No. 243 A329 Donald Eugene Campbell, Compass Lodge No. 120 A330 Thomas B. Siebert, Sr., Arnold Lodge No. 673
PART ONE -
B206 Clarence Walker Wieland, Rolla Lodge No. 213
ORIGINALS
Theodore Joseph Picraux, Rushville Lodge No. 238 William R. Feltner, Berkeley Lodge No. 667 Ernest L. Miller, Overland Lodge No. 623 David Charles Riek, Fenton Lodge No. 281 John Owen, Shawnee Lodge No. 653 Marvin Reeves, McDonald Lodge No. 324 John Morris McAfee, Angerona Lodge No. 193 John L. Schafer, Salem Lodge No. 225 George Edwin Clark, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 John Eugene Fielder, Odom Lodge No. 671 Johny Montgomery, Point Pleasant Lodge No. 176 Robert Glenn McAnally, Sr., Crestwood Lodge No. 669
PART ONE -
A319
SUBDIVISION II -
K20 Glenn V. Bulla, Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377
SECOND RENEWALS
B207
Billy Ray Abbott, Ferguson Lodge No. 542
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
B208
George Litchfield Hickman, Raytown Lodge No. 391 B209 Larry James Chancellor, Buckner Lodge No. 501 B210 James C. Stanley, Alpha Lodge No. 659 B211 Herald E. Schaper, Moscow Lodge No. 558 SUBDIVISION II -
SUBDIVISION II -
SUBDIVISION II -
SUBDIVISION II -
SUBDIVISION II -
G29
Avery W. Griffey, Maplewood Lodge No. 566
Ll
Freelon K. Hadley, St. Joseph Lodge No. 78
SUBDIVISION II -
FOURTH RENEWALS
Victor Loren Ford, Raytown Lodge No. 391 D1l7 Emmett Broombaugh, Jr., Brentwood Lodge No. 616 Dl18 William Eugene Goggin, Ferguson Lodge No. 542
E91
SIXTH RENEWALS R. Franklin Avery, Hope Lodge No. 251 Ronnie House, Mansfield Lodge No. 543 Eugene E. "Pat" McFarland, Hermon Lodge No. 187 SEVENTH RENEWALS
G30 G31
Ernest Clyde Richardson, Lodge of Light No. 257 Chesley Emerson McAfee, Angerona Lodge No. 193
ELEVENTH RENEWALS
PART ONE -
SUBDIVISION II -
FIFTH RENEWALS Stanton Thayer Brown, Buckner Lodge No. 501
F55 F56 F57
PART ONE -
K2
Norman S. Stites, Valley Park Lodge No. 629 Verble L. Johnson, Aurora Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 267 Lewis L. Krehmeyer, Meridian Lodge No.2
Dl16
PART ONE -
Sylvan Alton Barton, Wellston Lodge No. 613 Olen Paul Erwin, Carthage Lodge No. 197 SUBDIVISION II -
C158
PART ONE -
F53 James Darrel Buzzard, Neosho Lodge No. 247 F54 Dominik Louis Seeler, Meridian Lodge No.2
G28
C157
PART ONE -
Charles Marvin Benedict, Wellston Lodge No. 613
THIRD RENEWALS
C156
PART ONE -
Dl13 Jimmie Lee Moreland, Neosho Lodge No. 247 Dl14 Albert Hugh Miller, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 D1l5 Hugh Ed Shubert, Sheffield Lodge No. 625
E90
Edward Albert Overby, Maplewood Lodge No. 566 B213 RobertD. Weikal, Sedalia Lodge No. 236 B214 John D. DeClue, Valley Park Lodge No. 629
PART ONE -
C153 James Nelson Hamilton, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 C154 John W. McLoed, Clarksville Lodge No. 17 C155 Melvin John Sanders, Marlborough Lodge No. 569
TWELFTH RENEWALS
PART TWO -
435 John L. Schafer, Salem Lodge No. 225 436 Gary Kit Garoutte, Sedalia Lodge No. 236 437 John H. Santschi, Shekinah Lodge No. 256 438 George T. Williams, Rose Hill Lodge No. 550 439 Donald Glenwood Ferrell,Joachim Lodge No. 164 440 William Carson Snead, Sr., Belton Lodge No. 450 441 Ernest L. Miller, Overland Lodge No. 623
1984
B212
442 443 444 445 446 447
ORIGINALS
Eugene Gilbert Kragnes, Delphian Lodge No. 137 Harold Eugene Gregory, McDonald Lodge No. 324 Gary Eugene McLallen, Sr., Christian Lodge No. 392 Theodore Joseph Picraux, Rushville Lodge No. 238 John Morris McAfee, Angerona Lodge No. 193 Mark Kevin Buchheit, Fenton Lodge No. 281
1984 448 449
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
Albert Lee Bohlen, East Gate Lodge No. 630 Arthur R. Zellmer, Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368
450
Richard Ray Ferrell, Joachim Lodge No. 164
SUBDIVISION 11- PART TWO A285 A286 A287 A288 A289 A290 A291 A292 A293 A294 A295
Alvin Merlin Armstrong, Wakanda Lodge No. 52 Clifford Newton Talley, Irondale Lodge No. 143 William Link Lane, Ionic Lodge No. 154 Clarence Wallace Stone,Jr., Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 Dennis Ray Speak, Northeast Lodge No. 643 Gilbert L. Mattli, Berkeley Lodge No. 667 Joe 1. Willhite, Joplin Lodge No. 335 Vernon L. Nichols, United Lodge No.5 James Stanton Arnold, Florissant Lodge No. 668 Elwood Eugene Crandall, Independence Lodge No. 76 Ezra T. Lalik, Independence Lodge No. 76
Walter Edward Nichols, Valley Park Lodge No. 629 A297 Charles Herman McClain, Arnold Lodge No. 673 A298 Kenneth Loyd Goad, Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305 A299 Robert Leon Wright, Columbia Lodge No. 534 A300 Bobby Ray O'Dell, Friendship Lodge No. 89 A301 Harold Carlyon Smith, West Gate Lodge No. 445 A302 David Richard Bunning, Northeast Lodge No. 643 A303 William John Mundy, Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520
B198 B199 B200 B201 B202 B203 B204 B205
SUBDIVISION 11- PART TWO C145 James J. Montgomery, Neosho Lodge No. 247 C146 John W. McLoed, Clarksville Lodge No. 17 C147 James Nelson, Fellowship Lodge No.
C 149 C150 C151
M5 C148
SECOND RENEWALS Randall Jay Jones, Mount Olive Lodge No. 439 Gayford Wayne Haymes, Doric Lodge No. 300 Robert Edward Shelton, Linn Creek Lodge No. 152 Ralph Claude Primo, Saline Lodge No. 226 Herald E. Schaper, Moscow Lodge No. 558 Michael D. Ballard, Henderson Lodge No. 477 George Litchfield Hickman, Raytown Lodge No. 391 Amos William Arnold, Florissant Lodge No. 668 THIRD RENEWALS Norman S. Stites, Valley Park Lodge No. 629 Victor Loren Ford, Raytown Lodge No. 391 Hugh E. Shubert, Sheffield Lodge No.
M5
Verble L. Johnson, Aurora Lodge No. 267 SUBDIVISION 11 -
SUBDIVISION 11 -
C152
PART TWO -
Paul K. Kawakami, Heroine Lodge No. 104 DI00 Albert Hugh Miller, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 D99
E85
FIRST RENEWALS
A296
SUBDIVISION 11- PART TWO B190 Clarence Walker Wieland, Rolla Lodge No. 213 B191 Ezra Franklin Williams, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 Bl92 Donald Ray Jett, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 B193 Tommy Curbow, Branson Lodge No. 587 B194 LarryJames Chancellor, Buckner Lodge No. 501 B195 Howard Lee Dobbs, Neosho Lodge No. 247 B196 Charles H. Daume,Jr., Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221 Bl97 James Eugene Green, Leadwood Lodge No. 598
71
FOURTH RENEWALS
DIOI John D. DeClue, Valley Park Lodge No. 629 DI02 J. Edward Blinn, Webster Lodge No. 98
PART TWO -
Ronnie L. House, Mansfield Lodge No. 543
Doyle Duane Sills, Ferguson Lodge No. 542
FIFTH RENEWALS
72
1984
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SUBDIVISION II -
PART TWO -
F53
R. Franklin Avery, Hope Lodge No. 251
G30
Sylvan Alton Barton, Wellston Lodge No. 613 Olen Paul Erwin, Carthage Lodge No. 197
SUBDIVISION II -
G31
SUBDIVISION II H20
PART TWO -
Morris S. Sheeks, Progress Lodge No. 657
K2
Avery W. Griffey, Maplewood Lodge No. 566
Ll
Freelon K. Hadley, St. Joseph Lodge No. 78
SUBDIVISION II -
EIGHTH RENEWALS
H21
PART TWO -
SUBDIVISION II -
William Franklin Jackson, Shaveh Lodge No. 646 NINTH RENEWALS
ELEVENTH RENEWALS
TWELFTH RENEWALS
PART THREE 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452
A293 A294 A295 A296 A297
PART THREE -
Bl96 Clarence Walker Wieland, Rolla Lodge No. 213
B197
ORIGINALS
Carl Herman Terry, East Gate Lodge No. 630 Mike L. Hayes, Somerset Lodge No. 206 D. Duane Sills, Ferguson Lodge No. 542 John Morris McAfee, Angerona Lodge No. 193 Ernest L. Miller, Overland Lodge No. 623 Jeffrey Owen Nations, Purity Lodge No. 658 William Carmon Laster, Joachim Lodge No. 164 Eugene Gilbert Kragnes, Delphian Lodge No. 137 William Roy Feltner, Berkeley Lodge No. 667 Gary Eugene McLallen, Sr., Christian Lod~e No. 392 Charles Marc Mitchell, Samaritan Lodge No. 424
PART THREE -
Howard Albert Dixon, Arnold Lodge No. 673 A289 Glen Otto Stottlemyre, Texas Lodge No. 177 A290 Clifford Newton Talley, Irondale Lodge No. 143 A291 Dennis Ray Speak, Northeast Lodge No. 643 A292 Bobby Ray O'Dell, Friendship Lodge No. 89 A288
SUBDIVISION II -
Ernest Clyde Richardson, Lodge of Light No. 257 Richard George Keeling, Berkeley Lodge No. 667
G33
PART TWO -
432 John Melvis Souders, Fenton Lodge No. 281 433 Alvin Merlin Armstrong, Wakanda Lodge No. 52 434 Buddy E. Ralls, Liberty Lodge No. 31 435 John L. Schafer, Salem Lodge No. 225 436 Bobby Lee Buxton, Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260 437 William Edward Broggi, Sr., Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 438 Albert Elmer Lavenbarg, Grandview Lodge No. 618 439 Dennis Lee Hammack, New Hope Lodge No. 199 440 Richard Ray Ferrell, Joachim Lodge No. 164 441 William Carson Snead, Sr., Belton Lodge No. 450
SUBDIVISION II -
SEVENTH RENEWALS
G32
PART TWO -
19
SUBDIVISION II -
Dominik L. Seeler, Meridian Lodge No.2
PART TWO -
Thomas Joseph Lehmann, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 SUBDIVISION II -
SIXTH RENEWALS
F54
FIRST RENEWALS Richard Allen Holmes, Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 James F. Summers, Clintonville Lodge No. 482 Charles D. Howell, Henderson Lodge No. 477 Douglas Allen Linville, Compass Lodge No. 120 Gilbert L. Mattli, Berkeley Lodge No. 667 SECOND RENEWALS Peter Cavic, Jr., Lambskin Lodge No. 460
1984 BI98 BI99 B200 B201 B202
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Howard Lee Dobbs, Neosho Lodge No. 247 Frederick A. Troxel, Jr., Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 Donald Ray Jett, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 John Bailey Sloan, Branson Lodge No. 587 LarryJames Chancellor, Buckner Lodge No. 501 SUBDIVISION II -
C146 CI47 CI48
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296 Richard D. Smith, Rolla Lodge No. 213 297 Joe Wayne Craig, Carthage Lodge No. 197 298 Dennis E. Fetter, Freedom Lodge No. 636 299 John A. Souris, Crestwood Lodge No. 669 300 William Franklin Roszell, Buckner Lodge No. 501 301 John L. Schafer, Salem Lodge No. 225 302 Ralph Wayne Horton, Jonesburg Lodge No. 457 303 Dennis Lee Hammack, New Hope Lodge No. 199 304 Paul George Gregory, Canopy Lodge No. 384 305 Stanton Henry Gilliland, Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 306 Richard Edward Coyle, Jonesburg Lodge No. 457 307 Larry James Chancellor, Buckner Lodge No. 501 308 T. Clifford Morgan, Shawnee Lodge No. 653 309 Kenit W. Inman, Friend Lodge No. 352 310 Walter Lee Shelton, Friend Lodge No. 352 311 Lawrence Milton Cripps, Osage Lodge No. 303
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Kenneth Loyd Goad, Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305 Melvin J. Sanders, Marlborough Lodge No. 569 Thomas C. Hurt, East Gate Lodge No. 630 Sylvan Alton Barton, Wellston Lodge No. 613 Albert Hugh Miller, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 Donald Ray Jett, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 Wendell G. Pennington, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 Harold Norman Napier, Willard Lodge No. 620 John Robert Mullins, Canopy Lodge No. 284 Amos William Arnold, Florissant Lodge No. 668 Virgil W. Slaughter, Dockery Lodge No. 325 Billy joe Cox, Friendship Lodge No. 89 Bobby Ray O'Dell, Friendship Lodge No. 89 Gary A. Inlow, Sedalia Lodge No. 236 Rex Martin Williams, henderson Lodge No. 477 Charles D. Howell, Henderson Lodge No. 477 Elmer E. Revelle, Montgomery Lodge No. 246 Virgil E. Bradley, Clinton Lodge No. 548
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Richard Ray Ferrell, Joachim Lodge No. 164 Gary Kit Garoutte, Sedalia Lodge No. 235 Richard Bodine Crouch, Branson Lodge No. 587 Lloyd J. Peterson, Lamar Lodge No. 292 William Carson Snead, Sr., Belton Lodge No. 450 Neil d'Or Richardson, Sr., Shawnee Lodge No. 653 Clarence Walker Wieland, Rolla Lodge No. 213 Donald Lee Moorehead, Buckner Lodge No. 501 Harold Herbert Wessley, Sheldon Lodge No. 371 James W. Stigall, Richmond Lodge No. 57 Bruce Thurlo, Bosworth Lodge No. 597 Randall LeRoy Shubert, Sheffield Lodge No. 625 John Arthur Day, Trinity Lodge No. 641 Jerry Wayne Steinwinder, Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 Zelwin B. Eaton, Adair Lodge No. 366 Donald Glenwood Ferrell,Joachim Lodge No. 164
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Kenneth W. Hawkins, Clinton Lodge No. 548 Edwin Lee Smith, Marceline Lodge No. 481 Ellick Edward Garren, Stella Lodge No. 538 Charles Henry Moore, Fairfax Lodge No. 483 Lonnie Dad Wethered, Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305 Billy K. Thomas, Cass Lodge No. 147 Jack Robert Glaeser, Hamilton Lodge No. 224 Dennis Ray Speak, Northeast Lodge No. 643 Norman S. Stites, Valley Park Lodge No. 629 Douglas Allen Linville, Compass Lodge No. 120 Arthur L. Reece, Cass Lodge No. 147 Ernest H. Wotring, joppa Lodge No. 411 William E. Brenneman, Laclede Lodge No. 83 Lewis L. Krehmeyer, Meridian Lodge No.2 Verble L. johnson, Aurora Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 267 William A. Fry, Neosho Lodge No. 247 Frederick Allen Troxel, Jr., Blue Springs Lodge No. 337
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION
R.W. Brother Thomas C. Warden, Chairman, presented the Report of the Committee on Masonic Education. He informed that approximately 150 Grand Lodge Achievement Award Medallions would be presented to representatives of Lodges at the Grand Lodge Dinner. R.W. Brother Warden moved that the report as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees," with the addition of the list of recipient Lodges of the Grand Lodge Achievement Award be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free & Accepted Masons of Missouri: Since its inception in 1975, the Grand Lodge Achievement Award Program has become the centerpiece of efforts by the Committee on Masonic Education, and new standards that have evolved have been carefully monitored. Much of the Committee's time and effort has gone into making the program challenging and meaningful. Extraordinary efforts by participating lodges, District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers have greatly aided in the growth and acceptance of the Achievement Award Program. From a few award recipients the first year to almost 200 last year, the program has made notable strides in attracting subordinate lodges to become- better lodges. We hope to pass the 200-lodge mark this year. It is the considered opinion of the Committee that the Achievement Award Program has evolved to a point wherein its effectiveness could be substantially increased if each lodge in Missouri had a designated Masonic Education representative to aid in coordinating various facets of the program and assist the Master of the lodge in complying with standards required for recipients of the award. The Committee therefore recommends to this communication of Grand Lodge and to the Grand Master of Masons that the necessary steps be taken to develop within each lodge a Masonic Education Representative. This would greatly enhance communication between the Committee and individual lodges and, the Committee believes, lay the foundation for even greater participation in the Achievement Award Program. This conduit to the lodge level is essential if the program is to reach its maximum potential. Three members of the Committee - Brothers Dan Cole and John Siscel and your chairman - together with Most Worshipful Grand Master Robert Crede, attended the annual Midwest Conference on Masonic Education at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the exchange of ideas and information has provided the Committee with suggestions to enhance the Achievement Award Program, and some of these will be forthcoming in the future. I am honored to report that your chairman was elected vice president of the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education, and that the Missouri delegation will host the 1986 Midwest Conference here in Saint Louis when your chairman is president. The Conference attracts Masonic scholars and educators from across the nation, and should prove to be a worthwhile event two years hence. One of the significant events of the past year was the change of editorship of The Freemason magazine from the competent stewardship of Right Worshipful Brother Ray Hilton to that of Most Worshipful Brother J. C. Montgomery Jr.
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The transition went smoothly and today your magazine continues its excellence with our new editor. The Committee urges all Freemasons to avail themselves of information found in the quarterly editions of the magazine. It is your window to the world of Freemasonry and an indispensible tool for those who want to be active within the Craft. Your Committee continues to provide publications and visual aids to constituent lodges, available through the good offices of our able Grand Secretary. Some of these are available at the Masonic Education display table in the hallway. Members of the Committee were deeply saddened at the passing of our member-emeritus, Right Worshipful Brother Olin McDaniel who, during his tenure on the Masonic Education Committee, provided us with wisdom and guidance. His summons by the Great Architect enobles Heaven, to be sure, and leaves those of us who knew and loved him with happy memories. We on the Committee shall endeavor to emulate the high standards he brought to Masonic Education in Missouri. In closing this report, the Committee again would like to impress upon all Missouri Brethren the importance of the Achievement Award Program. It establishes a common goal of excellence which can uplift all lodges in a unified effort enabling this ancient and honorable Fraternity to soar to its destiny. The Committee on Masonic Education wishes to express its gratitude to all who have labored in the vineyards of Masonic Education this past year, and particularly to those Masters who have participated in the Achievement Award Program. Through it all, we could not have accomplished our goals without the steadying hand and abiding guidance of our Grand Secretary, to whom we are indebted. Respectfully submitted, JOHN W. SISCEL, DANIEL F. COLE, SAM V. COCHRAN, RONALD M. COMPTON, THOMAS C. WARDEN, Chairman. BRUCE H. HUNT, 1984 ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS MERIDIAN LODGE NO.2 Raymond O. Zoll HOWARD LODGE NO.4 - Arthur J. Barkey UNITED LODGE NO.5 - James H. Cobban O'SULLIVAN LODGE NO.7 L. Lyndon Tummons PAULDINGVILLE LODGE NO. 11 Hobart E. Bodenhamer EVERGREEN LODGE NO. 27 - James Wilkinson WINDSOR LODGE NO. 29 - Lyle V. Ellis HUNTSVILLE LODGE NO. 30 Frank G. Miller LIBERTY LODGE NO. 31 - Wilbur J. Thompson TROY LODGE NO. 34 - John M. Kinker
MERCER LODGE NO. 35 - Jerry Goodin MT. MORIAH LODGE NO. 40 Sammy W. Johnson JEFFERSON LODGE NO. 43 - Carl Michael White BONHOMME LODGE NO. 45 Henry C. McFerron WENTZVILLE LODGE NO. 46 David H. Mercer FAYETTE LODGE NO. 47 - Tom T. Perkins FULTON LODGE NO. 48 - Kevin Mauzy WAKANDA LODGE NO. 52 - Kevin D. Ashby WESTON LODGE NO. 53 - Q. C. "Tony" Robbins KENNETT LODGE NO. 68 - Willie Del Mitchell
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SULLIVAN LODGE NO. 69 - Harold I. Squires SAVANNAH LODGE NO. 71Michael W. Hale INDEPENDENCE LODGE NO. 76 G. Richard Farrow POLAR STAR LODGE NO. 79 David L. Swinney BRIDGETON LODGE NO. 80 - Earl A. Sandroff SAINT MARK'S LODGE NO. 93 Robert W. Harper WEBSTER LODGE NO. 98 - Thomas A. Erickson HEROINE LODGE NO. 104 - Dale H. Flanagan KIRKSVILLE LODGE NO. 105C. Richard Carter MARCUS LODGE NO. 110 - James E. Graham TWILIGHT LODGE NO. 114Charles Hummel HERMANN LODGE NO. 123 - Alfred F. Lieneke LINCOLN LODGE NO. 138 - Larry E. Carr PLEASANT GROVE LODGE NO. 142 - Stanley H. Brauer MILTON LODGE NO. 151 - Floyd W. Frye CENSER LODGE NO. 172 - William Hollingsworth CALIFORNIA LODGE NO. 183 G. R. Shelley HERMON LODGE NO. 187 - Victor Hinds ZEREDATHA LODGE NO. 189Robert Irwin ANGERONA LODGE NO. 193 - Billy R. Turner NEW HOPE LODGE NO. 199William K. Howard TRILUMINA LODGE NO. 205 Buford D. Hammack CLAY LODGE NO. 207 - Jimmie L. Offield HICKORY HILL LODGE NO. 211 James A. Clark HALE CITY LODGE NO. 216Harold Shatto HALE CITY LODGE NO. 216 Kenneth M. Kerby ALBERT PIKE LODGE NO. 219 Jerry W. Steinwinder KANSAS CITY LODGE NO. 220 Albert B. Lewis
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MYSTIC TIE LODGE NO. 221 Lonnie P. Seabaugh SHELBINA LODGE NO. 228 E. Leroy Clarke ST. FRANCOIS LODGE NO. 234 Jerry L. Ratliff SEDALIA LODGE NO. 236 - William R. Boehm RUSHVILLE LODGE NO. 238 Ralph Steppe PALESTINE LODGE NO. 241 Rector R. Cook KEYSTONE LODGE NO. 243 Eugene W. Wade KNOB NOSTER LODGE NO. 245 Larry R. Reeder MONTGOMERYLODGENO.M6L. D. Raber HOPE LODGE NO. 251 - Oscar Koirtyohann BUTLER LODGE NO. 254 - Charles K. Silvers LODGE OF LIGHT NO. 257 Richard Gilpatrick MECHANICSVILLE LODGE NO. 260 - Michael H. Juenger SUMMIT LODGE NO. 263 - W. John Weight BROTHERHOOD LODGE NO. 269 William Harbison SOLOMON LODGE NO. 271 Michael Mynatt GRANITE LODGE NO. 272 - Ray B. West FENTON LODGE NO. 281 - Lewis Hollingsworth CRAFT LODGE NO. 287 - Robert Marvin Zenge HERMITAGE LODGE NO. 288 - Ross Jackson LAMAR LODGE NO. 292 - Robert Jobst LICK CREEK LODGE NO. 302 Stephen G. O'Connor OSAGE LODGE NO. 303 - Melvin L. Steele CECILE DAYLIGHT LODGE NO. 305 - Robert L. Sukraw SIKESTON LODGE NO. 310 C. Bruce Tanner, Jr. KEARNEY LODGE NO. 311 - Mark P. Elliott MERAMEC LODGE NO. 313 - James C. Cooper VERSAILLES LODGE NO. 320Alfred Dwyer
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MCDONALD LODGE NO. 324 Harold E. Gregory LINN LODGE NO. 326 - Alvin Monroe CHARITY LODGE NO. 331 - Galen E. Streeter JOPLIN LODGE NO. 335 - Joe 1. Willhite BLUE SPRINGS LODGE NO. 337 William E. Broggi, Sr. WESTPORT LODGE NO. 340 Leonard L. Stephenson CIRCLE LODGE NO. 342 - David L. Perkins FELLOWSHIP LODGE NO. 345 Terry J. Rogers NORTHWEST LODGE NO. 358 James L. Salmond TUSCAN LODGE NO. 360 - David B. Cook WILLIAMSTOWN LODGE NO. 370 Leo P. Bevans WAYNESVILLE LODGE NO. 375 Max Williard James KING HILL LODGE NO. 376 Kenneth H. Miller PYTHAGORAS LODGE NO. 383 Robert W. Malarkey RAYTOWN LODGE NO. 391George L. Hickman CHRISTIAN LODGE NO. 392 Ralph Henning JOPPA LODGE NO. 411 - Chester A. Lenox CACHE LODGE NO. 416 - Oliver E. Rickard WHITEWATER LODGE NO. 417Frank Cook, Jr. GATE OF THE TEMPLE LODGE NO. 422 - H. E. Gene Bumgarner SAMARITAN LODGE NO. 424 James E. Joyce MOUNT OLIVE LODGE NO. 439 James E. Jones, Jr. EXCELSIOR LODGE NO. 441Lester Wilfong ADA LODGE NO. 444 - Jerry Hannsz WEST GATE LODGE NO. 445 - Lyle E. Wade IVANHOE LODGE NO. 446 - Ross A. Broderick BELTON LODGE NO. 450 - Delbert K. Mills BELTON LODGE NO. 450 - Richard C. Middleton
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JONESBURG LODGE NO. 457Richard Edward Coyle PLATO LODGE NO. 469 - John Charles Brandon NODAWAY LODGE NO. 470 - Larry James MINERAL LODGE NO. 471 - Floyd E. Williams HENDERSON LODGE NO. 477 - Rex M. Williams FAIRFAX LODGE NO. 483 - Roger L. Pennel BUCKNER LODGE NO. 501 - John R. Garrett SAXTON LODGE NO. 508 - Roy R. Kunkle, Jr. GALENA LODGE NO. 515 - Albert A. Goddard GATE CITY LODGE NO. 522 Bobby D. Britton COLUMBIA LODGE NO. 534 Robert L. Wright STELLA LODGE NO. 538 - Cecil Cloud MANSFIELD LODGE NO. 543 Curtis Calhoun ORIENT LODGE NO. 546 - David A. Miller SOUTH GATE LODGE NO. 547Bert A. Baker CLINTON LODGE NO. 548 - James D. Webb ROSE HILL LODGE NO. 550 George Thomas Williams MAPLEWOOD LODGE NO. 566 Walter S. Slovensky MARLBOROUGH LODGE NO. 569 Merrill Worthing Watt, II EASTER LODGE NO. 575 - Douglas A. Johnson FOREST PARK LODGE NO. 578Eugene D. Bequette BRANSON LODGE NO. 587 - Robert S. Alexander BARNETT LODGE NO. 591 - Kevin D. McDonald UNION LODGE NO. 593 - Walter Niermeyer LEADWOOD LODGE NO. 598 Harold L. Lashley WARRENTON LODGE NO. 609 Ralph Spoede MOKANE LODGE NO. 612Kenneth M. Bartley
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MT. WASHINGTON LODGE NO. 614 - John W. Bressman BRENTWOOD LODGE NO. 616Lee Sides SWOPE PARK LODGE NO. 617Richard G. Brown GRANDVIEW LODGE NO. 618William H. DeMent OVERLAND LODGE NO. 623 Albert Ule OWENSVILLE LODGE NO. 624 E. Eugene Ketterer SHEFFIELD LODGE NO. 625 Robert W. Schlichter MAGNOLIA LODGE NO. 626 Henry Peplies EAST GATE LODGE NO. 630Charles W. Ohrvall FREEEDOM LODGE NO. 636 Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. JENNINGS LODGE NO. 640 - Bobby G. Holland
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REMARKS OF M.W. PAST GRAND MASTER ROBERT R. STEVENS OF INDIANA REPORT OF MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH
R.W. Brother Lloyd L. Schainker, Worshipful Master of Missouri Lodge of Research, moved that the report as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: As the present Worshipful Master of the Missouri Lodge of Research, I herewith submit for your approval, my report of its activities during the year, 1983-1984. At the outset, however, please afford me this opportunity to explain to the Brethren who are not members of our Missouri Lodge of Research exactly what a lodge of research is and what we do. A lodge of research is an organization of Freemasons who are interested in the entertainment, information and knowledge to be obtained in a leisurely study of the origins and history of ours, the oldest fraternity in the world. Every Masonic student is familiar with the famous English lodge of research which is known as Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, the proceedings of which are issued under the name, Ars Quatuor Coronatorum. The warrant of constitution of this lodge is dated at London, England, November 28, 1884. The proceedings of this interesting lodge, in printed form, constitute more than fifty-three volumes and are a complete encyclopedia of Masonic information, but deal largely with British Freemasonry. The State of Missouri has had such an organization since April 24, 1927. It was first known as the Missouri Masonic Research Council. The overwhelming desire for research along Masonic lines has resulted in the establishment of a large number of American lodges of research working under regular charters from Grand Lodges of the various American jurisdic-
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tions. Foremost of these is the American Lodge of Research in New York established on May 7, 1931. The Missouri Masonic Research Council over the years finally emerged on September 30, 1941 under its present name, and was a regularly chartered lodge by virtue of the provisions of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Its charter was signed by M.W. Brother Harry S Truman, the then Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. It is interesting to note that in the year 1950, M.W. Brother Truman served as Worshipful Master of the Missouri Lodge of Research while also serving the United States as its President. If you are a member of a generally recognized lodge of Freemasons, you are eligible for membership in the Missouri Lodge of Research, and an invitation is hereby cordially extended to you, and each of you, to become an active member. Should you be a member of a lodge outside the jurisdiction of the State of Missouri, you will be classed as a corresponding member. Should your lodge, or library, desire to become a member, said lodge or library would be classed as a subscribing member. The annual membership dues are $10.00 and are the same for all classes of membership. There is no initiation fee. The funds are used in publishing Masonic literature, including books and informational pamphlets, printing up the transactions of the Missouri Lodge of Research, and making distribution of same to the members. At this time, I regret to report that despite valiant efforts to enroll new members, and although being somewhat successful in this endeavor, for some reason our membership has been slowly declining. Our Secretary informs me that at the present time, we have approximately 1200 on our membership rolls. This is a small number indeed, considering the vast numbers that make up our Missouri Masonic membership. It is my sincere and earnest hope and prayer that this condition may speedily be reversed, and that soon, every Missouri Freemason will become aware of its inestimable value and join us in our work. Any Brother who desires to do so, should contact our Secretary, R.W. Brother "Whit" Griffith, P.O. Box 480, Fulton, Missouri 65251, or see him personally during this Grand Lodge Session. He will be more than happy to issue your new membership card to you. I am pleased to report that a combined stated communication and semiannual breakfast of the Missouri Lodge of Research presided over by yours truly was held in accordance with its By-Laws on April 28, 1984 at the Hilton Inn, Springfield, Missouri, in conjunction with the annual convocation of the Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of the State of Missouri. A hearty breakfast was served at 6:45 a.m., after which a very enjoyable talk was forthcoming from our speaker for the occasion, M.W. Brother Ambers Jackson "A. J." Lewis, Grand Master of Masons of the State of Louisiana in 1967 and General Grand High Priest, General Grand Chapter, R.A.M., International. His talk was liberally sprinkled with "Cajun" jokes and was very entertaining. Approximately 100 Brethren braved the early hour of the breakfast meeting which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. . The Annual Communication of the Missouri Lodge of Research this year will be convened at 4:00 o'clock p.m., Monday, September 24,1984 in McKinney Hall, Third Floor, Masonic Temple, 3681 Lindell Blvd., Saint Louis, Missouri during which, in addition to its regular business, the Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and installed. On the following morning, September 25, our annual breakfast meeting will
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be held at 7:00 o'clock a.m. in the dining room of the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 3633 Lindell Blvd., Saint Louis, Missouri. We have been exceedingly fortunate in securing as our speaker at this breakfast none other than Illustrious Brother Walter S. Pettit,Jr., 33째, a well known Missouri lawyer from Aurora, Missouri, who is considered to be a legal expert on matters Masonic. This superFreemason has promised us an interesting address on a subject which is not only timely, but vitally important to the entire Masonic Fraternity. The topic of his talk will be, "Separation of Church and State - Where Are We Now?" I am certain that his erudite style of speaking will be enjoyed and appreciated by all who are in attendance. During the current year, we have had the pleasure of distributing to our members a most interesting work by M.W. Brother Bruce H. Hunt, A Masonic Review. In addition, we have distributed a reprint of a book bearing the title, Freemasonry and the American Indian, an exciting and fascinating book authored by our own M.W. Brother William R. Denslow. Once started, the reader will find it difficult to put this book down. The famous Masonic writer, Carl H. Claudy, has said of this work, "The Masonic world - indeed, all those who love truth for its own sake - will be long indebted to the author for a carefully done, exact and truthfully drawn portrait of the Indian as a Freemason, and the facts about his secret societies, rituals, beliefs and practices." I have also been informed by our Editor, Thomas C. Warden, that there is another manuscript for a book in the process of preparation for the printer by mid-September. Upon publication, this new book will be immediately distributed to all members of record. So, Brethren, join the Missouri Lodge of Research and start your Masonic library! I cannot conclude this report without giving just and due credit to our Secretary-Treasurer, R.W. Brother A. W. "Whit" Griffith, for his unselfish, tireless and devoted efforts on behalf of the Missouri Lodge of Research. Respectfully and fraternally submitted, LLOYD
L. SCHAINKER, Worshipful Master.
MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH
Officers 1983-1984 Worshipful Master - Lloyd L. Schainker, 9451 Lackland Rd., Saint Louis 63114 Senior Warden - William H Chapman, 250 Blackmer Pl., Webster Groves 63119 Junior Warden - Earl K. Dille, 10258 Butterworth Lane, Saint Louis 63131 Secretary-Treasurer - A. W. Griffith, 301 W. 5th St., Box 480, Fulton 652510480 Senior Deacon - Robert D. Jenkins, 7741 Troost, Kansas City 64131 Junior Deacon - Thomas C. Warden, P.O. Box 540, Owensville 65066 Senior Steward - Ray Hilton, 2929 S. Barnes, Springfield 65804 Junior Steward - J. C. Montgomery,Jr., 950 Forestlac Ct., Saint Louis 63141 Senior Marshal- Marvin Shull, 2304 Shady Lane, Gladstone 64118 Junior Marshal- P. Vincent Kinkead, Rt. 2, Farmington 63640 Senior Director of Ceremonies - Charles W. Ohrvall, 10516 E. 35th Terrace, Independence 64052
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Junior Director of Ceremonies Louis 63132
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Martin B. Toybes, 1116 Chantal Lane, Saint Trustees
Elvis A. Mooney, 117 N. Prairie St., Bloomfield 63825 William H Chapman, 250 Blackmer PI., Webster Groves 63119 Frank A. Arnold, 800 Highway 63 North, Columbia 65201 Freelon K. Hadley, 1506 Wayne Dr., St. Joseph 64506 Advisory Board
Earl K. Dille, 10258 Butterworth Lane, Saint Louis 63131 Harry Gershenson, Sr., 7733 Forsyth, Saint Louis 63105 *Olin C. McDaniel, 117 E. School St., Bonne Terre 63628 William H. Utz, Jr., 1208 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph 64501 William R. Robbins, 515 DeBolt St., Trenton 64683 Board of Publications
William R. Denslow, P.O. Box 529, Trenton 64683 Lewis C. Cook, P.O. Box 12444, North Kansas City 64116 Bruce H. Hunt, P.O. Box 188, Kirksville 63501 Ovid H. Bell, 1201-05 Bluff St., Fulton 65251 A. W. "Whit" Griffith, P.O. Box 480, Fulton 65251 Editor
Thomas C. Warden, P.O. Box 540, Owensville 65066 *Now deceased REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND LODGE OFFICE BUILDING
The Grand Secretary moved that the Report of the Committee on Grand Lodge Office Building as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be accepted and made a part of the official records of the Grand Lodge Communication. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on the Grand LodJ{e Office Building, charged with the upkeep and maintenance of the Building and Grounds, met when needed during the year. Contracts were entered into for snow removal, lawn and tree care. Trees that were lost due to drought and severe winter weather were replaced. A few shrubs will be replaced later when weather is more suitable for transplanting. During the winter, extensive water damage was caused to the library area due to a frozen water line. Most of the expenses were covered by the insurance policy. The roof of the building, not yet five years old, has deteriorated causing leaks in several areas and damaging a number ofceiling tiles in the office. It was not a guaranteed installation. A roofing contractor has been requested to ascertain the extent of the deterioration and report to the Committee for
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further study and action. Various minor repairs and adjustments were authorized throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, ERNEST C. COTTLE, JOHN E. WETZEL, FRANK A. ARNOLD, DOUGLAS H. GARRETT. REMARKS OF M.W. GRAND MASTER VOY W. BROWN OF ARKANSAS REMARKS OF M.W. GRAND MASTER ROBERT D. METCALF OF IOWA REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF
R.W. Brother Albert H. Van Gels, Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Boards of Relief, moved that the Report be accepted as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. 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, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1984. There were no requests for financial assistance presented to the Masonic Boards of Relief and accordingly no assessments of the Lodges for funds. Requests to arrange courtesy Masonic Funeral Services continue to be the primary function of these Boards. However, many other services are rendered by these Boards as noted in their individual reports. The complete reports of the Masonic Boards of Relief constitute the report of this Committee and are attached. Respectfully submitted, ALBERT H. VAN GELS, Chairman, LON G. ORR, KENNETH L. McNEAL, ALFRED E. SPENCER. St. Joseph To The Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: The St. Joseph Masonic Board of Relief is composed of six Lodges located in St. 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. The Annual Meeting- was held on Thursday, January 26,1984. The officers for 1984 are: Lawrence Albright, King Hill Lodge - President; Larry Seaman, Zeredatha Lodge, Vice President; and Kenneth L. McNeal, Zeredatha Lodge, Secretary-Treasurer. There has not been an assessment against any of the member lodges for financial assistance during the past year, however there was received by the Board of Relief a direct donation of $500.00 for specific flood disaster relief which was spent according to the instructions of the donor. The Board continues to function as a clearinghouse for all types of Masonic inquiries. It handles membership verification, reports of deaths and illness, arranging Masonic funeral services and serving as a liaison for all Masonic organizations throughout the area. We have found that our main function is arranging for Masonic funeral services. The Board acknowledges the generosity of the St. Joseph Scottish Rite for assuming the administrative expenses of the Board.
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The following is the current financial status of the Board of Relief of St. Joseph, Missouri. Checking Account - Commerce Bank of St. Joseph (6/30/83) $246.86 500.00 Income: Direct donation for flood disaster relief Expenses: Flood disaster relief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500.00 Balance: 6/30/84 $246.86 Although the call for services of the Association is declining with each passing year, it continues to serve the important function as a clearing house for all Masonic inquiries. We will continue this activity. It appears that the requests for direct charitable aid are being adequately handled by the Blue Lodges, York and Scottish Rite and the Shrine. Respectfully submitted, KENNETH L. McNEAL, Secretary-Treasurer, St. Joseph Masonic Board of Relief St. Louis and St. Louis County To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: GREETINGS: The Board had four meetings this year with an average attendance of ten members. During the year we had ten requests for funerals which were handled in the usual numerical order. Again this year we experienced a few requests with too short a time to organize a service. Because of these difficulties the Board has formed a funeral team so that we may serve the members of our fraternity better. No monetary assistance was given and none of the cemetery lots were used. Again, for the 20th consecutive year, being financially sound, there was no need to assess the lodges. The financial report is included. Fraternally, FRANK HARTMAN, TOM MOSER, President No. 218, Secretary No. 544, ROBERT BOONE, CHARLES JANSSEN, Vice-President No. 80, Treasurer No. 218.
We have, as instructed, checked all the financial records of this Board for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1984. A statement showing the receipts and disbursements for this period follows: For the Auditing Committee: ELMER A. ROHRBACH No. 347, Chairman July 12, 1984 STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FROM JULY 1, 1983 to JUNE 30, 1984 Balance July 1, 1983 Receipts: Lodge Assessments 1983/1984 $ .00 Interest on U.S. Bonds. . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.00 Interest on Cert. of Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,566.98 Donations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105.00
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No requests for financial relief were received by the Joplin Masonic Board of Relief during the past fiscal year ending June 30, 1984. The Board has a balance of $43.00 on deposit in First National Mercantile Bank & Trust Co. of Joplin. Fraternally, JAMES E. BROWN, Secretary.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES
M.W. Brother Herman A. Orlick, member of the Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, moved that the Grand Lodge of Missouri recognize the Grand Lodge of Gabon and that Grand Representatives to and from that Grand Lodge be exchanged. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. M.W. Brother Orlick moved that the entire Report of the Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be accepted and approved and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges submits the following report for your attention and action. GRAND LODGE OF GABON (AFRICA)
The Grand Lodge of Gabon made its petition for recognition and for the eventual exchange oEGrand Representatives in correspondence dated April 9, 1984. Gabon, located in west central Africa on the Gulf of Guinea, is a politically stable country and is pro-western in its foreign relations. The French National Grand Lodge consecrated two Lodges under Charter at Libreville, the capital city, in 1977. Four Lodges were consecrated by the French National Grand Lodges during the following years. In 1980 the French National Grand Lodge established a District Grand Lodge in Gabon, with the President of the Republic of Gabon as the District Grand Master. The Grand
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Lodge of Gabon was consecrated on November 12, 1983 by Grand MasterJean Mons of the French National Grand Lodge. The Constitutions of the Grand Lodge of Gabon are based on those of The United Grand Lodge of England. The Commission on Information for Recognition of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America has determined that the Grand Lodge of Gabon was established in accordance with the Standards of the Commission and is regular in that all members profess a belief in The Grand Architect of the Universe and in that the Bible and Koran are present in Lodge at all times. Your Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges recommends that the Grand Lodge of Missouri recognize the Grand Lodge of Gabon and that the Grand Master proceed with the exchange of Grand Representatives during the Grand Lodge Year 1984-1985. FROM THE COMMISSION ON INFORMATION FOR RECOGNITION
The Grand Master of Masons of Missouri, and the Grand Masters of other Grand Jurisdictions, received the letter of invitation to attend the inaugurational ceremonies of the Grand Masonic Temple of the Gran Logia De Cuba in the City of Miami, Florida. The Commission on Information expressed the opinion that the organization inaugurating the Grand Masonic Temple may be encroaching on the exclusive territorialjurisdiction of the Grand Lodge, F. and A.M. of Florida, and is clandestine and irregular. While Italian Freemasonry experienced some difficulties during the Year 1983, the Commission on Information regards the Grande Oriente D'Italia to be regular and entitled to continued recognition. Masons of the Grand Lodge of Iran left the country following the revolution. Many Iranian Brothers now live in the United States and Canada; some have affiliated with lodges of the two countries by verifying their Masonic Standing through the Commission on Information. The present Grand Master and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Iran have offered to verify the membership of the Iranian members who desire to become affiliated with lodges under the jurisdiction of Grand Lodges of North America. The two leaders of Iranian Masonry, who are now residents of the United States, have acknowledged the American doctrine of exclusive jurisdiction within the respective states and have given their assurance that the Grand Lodge of Iran has no intention of sharing Masonicjurisdiction with the Grand Lodge ofany State in the constituting of Lodges, the conferring of Degrees, or the engaging in any similar Masonic activities. The Grand Lodge of Missouri supports the Commission on Information for Recognition with an annual contribution of $100.00. Fraternally submitted, HERMAN A. ORLICK, P.G.M., FRANK A. ARNOLD, JOHN BLACK VROOMAN,
Chairman.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION OF LODGE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE GRAND LODGE DISASTER-RELIEF FUND
Most Worshipful Grand Master RobertJ. Crede invited the Representatives of Lodges to form in procession, to approach the East, to present the monetary
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gifts to the Grand T-reasurer, and to receive his handshake of greeting and appreciation and that of RW. Deputy Grand Master Vern H. Schneider.
REPORT ON ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
The Grand Secretary read the tally of the ballots cast by the members of the Grand Lodge for the election of Officers for the Year 1984-1985 as submitted by the Committee on Election. FOR THE OFFICE OF GRAND MASTER: VERN H. SCHNEIDER Scattered
859 votes 7 votes
M.W. Grand Master Crede announced the election of RW. Brother Vern H. Schneider to the office of Grand Master. RW. Brother Schneider with great humility accepted the election. FOR THE OFFICE OF DEPUTY GRAND MASTER: CHARLES E. SCHEURICH Scattered
858 votes 10 votes
M.W. Grand Master Crede announced the election ofRW. Brother Charles E. Scheurich to the office of Deputy Grand Master. RW. Brother Scheurich accepted the election. FOR THE OFFICE OF SENIOR GRAND WARDEN: P. VINCENT KINKEAD Scattered
828 votes 11 votes
M.W. Grand Master Crede announced the election of RW. Brother P. Vincent Kinkead to the office of Senior Grand Warden. R.W. Brother Kinkead accepted the election. FOR THE OFFICE OF JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN: WILLIAM H. WISBROCK Scattered
820 votes 33 votes
M.W. Grand Master Crede announced the election ofRW. Brother William H. Wisbrock to the office of Junior Grand Warden. R.W. Brother Wisbrock accepted the election. FOR THE OFFICE OF GRAND TREASURER: W. MARION LUNA Scattered
808 votes 30 votes
M.W. Grand Master Crede announced the election of RW. Brother W. Marion Luna to the office of Grand Treasurer. RW. Brother Luna accepted the election. FOR THE OFFICE OF GRAND SECRETARY: FRANK A. ARNOLD Scattered
810 votes 24 votes
M.W. Grand Master Crede announced the election of RW. Brother Frank A. Arnold to the office of Grand Secretary. RW. Brother Arnold accepted the election.
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CALL FROM LABOR
The Grand Lodge was called from labor at 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday Morning, September 25,1984. R.W. Grand Chaplain Allen L. Vancil offered prayer. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH
The Missouri Lodge of Research met in Annual Communication in McKinney Hall of the Saint Louis Masonic Temple on Monday Afternoon, September 24, 1984, after the close of the Grand Lodge Session. TOUR OF MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI
The delegates of the Constituent Lodges of Missouri visited and toured the Masonic Home after the close of the Monday Afternoon Session of the Grand Lodge Communication.
MONDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 24. 1984
6:30 P.M. Grand Lodge Dinner for All Master Masons and Their Wives Scottish Rite Cathedral Dining Room PRESENTATION OF MEDALLIONS Grand Lodge Achievement Award
7:30 to 8:00 P.M. Organ Selections in Auditorium
8:00 P.M. OPEN MEETING
Scottish Rite Cathedral Auditorium All Master Masons, Families, and Friends are invited Most Worshipful Grand Master Robert J. Crede presiding ENTERTAINMENT "THE CELEBRITY PLAYERS" Music from Popular Broadway Shows
Presentation of
THE TRUMAN MEDAL GRAND LODGE DINNER MONDAY EVENING, SEPfEMBER 24, 1984 Most Worshipful Grand Master Robert J. Crede initiated the presentation ofTHE TRUMAN MEDAL by recounting the facts of the illustrious Masonic History of the greatly respected and well-loved Brother selected for the award. The account included the dates ofthe Conferrals ofthe Three Degrees ofMasonry, the year ofservice as the Worshipful Master ofhis Lodge, the term ofhis appointment to be the personal representative of Grand Masters as the District Deputy Grand Master of the 27th Masonic District, the catalogue of memberships held in the Appendant and Adoptive Organizations of The Masonic Family of Missouri with the respective dates when he presided as head officer, the year ofhis leadership as Most IDustrious Grand Master ofthe Grand Council ofCryptic Masons ofMissouri, the occasion of recognition and honor on the attainment of the distinguished status ofFifty-Year Master Mason, and finally the period of eminent contributions to Masonry as the Secretary-Treasurer of The Missouri Lodge of Research. The Grand Master directed that the Brother chosen to be the 1984 recipient of THE TRUMAN MEDAL and his wife be escorted to the head table: Right Worshipful Brother Alfred Whitfield ("Whit") Griffith. After the appropriate words of the formal presentation, Grand Master Crede requested that Mrs. Griffith pin THE TRUMAN MEDAL on her husband's breast. R W. Brother Griffith graciously responded to the presentation of the award, expressing first surprise at being the one among so many worthy of the reward and then in humility the pledge to Grand Master Crede and to Brother Master Masons all to wear THE TRUMAN MEDAL with pleasure and with honor to the Fraternity. (Standing applause )
Tuesday Morning 9:00 A.M. ORGAN SELECTIONS. EMIL E. CORTE CALL TO LABOR
The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 1984. R.W. Grand Chaplain Ronald R. Bollinger offered prayer. REMARKS OF M.W. GRAND MASTER ROBERT J. CREDE
M.W. Brother Crede informed the Grand Lodge that the very beautifully carved gavel he was using had been presented to him by Belton Lodge No. 450 at Belton, Missouri. REMARKS OF M.W. GRAND MASTER LAWRENCE D. WINEGARDNER OF KANSAS REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND LODGE PARADE
RW. Brother Charles E. Scheurich, Chairman of the Committee on Grand Lodge Parade, reported that it rained on the parade. Fifty-seven units had planned to participate in the Grand Lodge Parade at Columbia on Saturday Morning, September 22, 1984. He expressed extreme sorrow that the weather did not co-operate and that the parade had to be cancelled. For the members of the Parade Committee, RW. Brother Scheurich presented the recommendation that any future Grand Lodge Parades be held in the location (city) in which the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge will be convened. This would eliminate a lot of travel and expense to both the Grand Lodge and the participating units of other bodies of The Masonic Family of Missouri. R.W. Brother Scheurich thanked all of the units that came to Columbia for the parade. There were 100 Job's Daughters, two clown units, units of the appendant bodies from Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, and St. Joseph entered in the parade. He also thanked the University of Missouri-Columbia for the group rate on tickets for the football game. The report of the Grand Lodge Parade Committee was submitted by: RW. Brother Thomas K. McGuire,Jr., RW. Brother John E. Wetzel, Allen Tilton, Bill McNear, J. W. (Chubb) Phillips, Les Bruning, and RW. Brother Charles E. Scheurich, Chairman. RW. Brother Scheurich moved that the Report of the Committee on Grand Lodge Parade be accepted. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. REMARKS OF M.W. GRAND MASTER JAMES E. MCDANIEL OF TENNESSEE REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RELIEF AND CHARITY
RW. Brother P. Vincent Kinkead, Chairman, moved that the report of the Committee on Relief and Charity as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge.
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To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The Committee on Relief and Charity is composed of five members of the Masonic Home Board of Directors. The committee is appointed under Section 5.090 of the By Laws of the Grand Lodge by the Grand Master and meets monthly at the Masonic Home Board meeting or at the call of the chairman to consider requests properly submitted to it by a subordinate Lodge for financial assistance and relief to worthy eligible cases. The Grand Lodge at its last annual communication in Saint Louis, Missouri on September 26 & 27, 1983 budgeted $15,000 for the work of the Committee and $5,000.00 was appropriated and forwarded to the committee during the year. Following is the report of the financial activities of the committee from July 1, 1983 to June 30, 1984: Granby Lodge No. 514 Pendleton Lodge No. 551 Lockwood Lodge No. 521
$1,200.00 3,745.82 1,000.00 $5,945.82 Balance in Bank July 1, 1983 . $5,798.70 . 5,000.00 Received from Grand Lodge 299.34 Interest received from account . $11,098.04 Checks issued for relief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,945.82 $ 5,152.22 Balance in Bank June 30, 1984
The report of the auditor verifies the facts of this report. Respectfully submitted, CARL I. STEIN, Secretary-Treasurer, P. VINCENT KINKEAD, Chairman, ALBERT L. ELFRANK, JAMES H. COBBAN, JAMES A. ESTELL. R. W. Brother Kinkead added to the report that requests for assistance from Brethren have increased since the first of July and that the Committee has provided financial assistance in the amount of $2,650.00 for Brothers in distress since the report, as of June 30, 1984, was printed. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE
The Grand Secretary reported that "A Masonic Review" had been prepared by M.W. Past Grand Master Bruce H. Hunt, Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, and moved the acceptance of the report which will be included as a part of the official PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES
The Grand Secretary moved that the Report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge.
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The Committee on Appeals and Grievances respectfully reports that it had no matters referred to it during the past year and therefore, has nothing to report. Fraternally yours, ROBERT M. FENLON, JAMES E. BROWN, LLOYD L. SCHAINKER, HARRY GERSHENSON, Chairman. HAROLD JOS. TONER, REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBUC SCHOOLS
R.W. Brother Albert J. Elfrank, member of the Committee, moved that the Report of the Committee on Public Schools, as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER: Public schools continue to need support of their efforts to educate our Nation's children in the ways of democracy. Public schools, which admit students without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or myriad other special interests which some private schools may serve, have been laboratories of democracy. The resurgence and proliferation of private schools, many of which fly religious banners and clamor for public aid, call for renewed commitment to the wholesome principle of church-state separation. The Supreme Court, regrettably, seems to be trimming this principle, as may be seen in recent decisions upholding Minnesota's particular version of Tax-deductible tuition costs, Nebraska's Legislative chaplaincy, and a city's nativity scene. Though these decisions purport to deal with specific factual situations, their rationales concern persons favoring church-state separation. However, another ruling clarified that public grants to students of a church college do, in fact, provide aid to school as well as to student and that the school program benefited by such grants is subject to government control; the principle of this ruling would seem to apply to elementary and secondary schools also, confirming that government control goes with government money. In its next session the Supreme Court will review a case in which the Grand Rapids (Michigan) school district operates in church schools' buildings in close cooperation with church schools on a "shared time" basis - that is, with students dividing their time between the "public" school and the church school operating in the same building. A few years ago one, relying on Supreme Court precedents, could have anticipated a 6-to-3 ruling against this arrangement, but recent precedents raise doubts about such outcome. Powerful religious and political voices continue to call for public aid to church schools. WHEREAS, Church schools have a right to exist, they have no entitlement to public funds; our nation needs the public school as never before. The Free Public School is a guaranty of Freedom. Therefore Be It Resolved, That this Grand Lodge urges all Freemasons in itsJurisdiction of Missouri to become active in public school affairs and to participate in the election of school board members for their respective public school districts, so as to get right
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thinking people who are dedicated to a free education, in control of the affairs of the public schools. Your Grand Lodge deems it a civic and patriotic duty.
Respectfully submitted, WALTER H. BAIRD, M. GRAHAM CLARK, ALBERT J. ELFRANK, CHARLES J. MCCLAIN,
BRUCE H. MCCULLY, ELVIS A. MOONEY, P.G.M. G. HUGH WAMBLE, WALTER C. PLOESER, Chairman.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RELATIONS
R.W: Brother AI~red M.. Frager, Chairman, moved that the Report of the CommIttee on PublIc RelatIons be accepted as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. To the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M.: Your Public Relations Committee respectfully reports for the Masonic Year 1983-1984. This has been an auspicious year for all of Freemasonry highlighted by local and national newspaper, radio and television coverage on the occasion of the 100th anniversary (May 8, 1984) of the birth of the 33rd President of the United States of America, our illustrious Past Grand Master of Masons of Missouri, M.W. Brother Harry S Truman. The news media likewise carried articles marking the 75th anniversary (March 18, 1984) of M.W. Brother Truman becoming a Master Mason. A notable gathering at the Truman Library Auditorium in Independence was held to celebrate this masonic historical event. Our Grand Master, M.W. Brother Robert J. Crede, was the central figure on this occasion with several members of the Grand Lodge Line, Officers and Members of President Truman's mother lodge, Belton Lodge of Belton, Grandview Lodge of Grandview and the archivist of the Truman Library participating in the program. Many thanks go to Worshipful Brother Warren Ohrvall, archivist of the Truman Library, for planning and supervising this momentous program. The chairman of the Public Relations Committee along with members of this Committee attended this special Truman celebration. The Public Relations Committee received much professional volunteered help from two newspaper figures who are honored members ofour Fraternity. Sincere appreciation is extended to these two brethren who are, Worshipful Brother Mike Milner of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, a Past Master of Ferguson Lodge No. 542 and Worshipful Brother Dick Ramage formerly of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, a Past Master of Polar Star Lodge No. 79. These two brethren were invaluable in the dissemination of Masonic news items prepared by this Committee. A special note of thanks go to the media which included a number of newspapers throughout Missouri which, in part, are the St. Louis GlobeDemocrat, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Kansas City Star, Independence Examiner,]efferson City News and Tribune, Gasconade County Republican and the St. Louis County suburban publications. Significant national television coverage honoring M.W. Brother Truman appeared on PBS-TV and CBS-TV. Many viewers enjoyed particularly the documentary on President Truman on CBS-TV.
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This Committee is grateful to the Editor of The Freemason, Past Grand Master, M.W. Brother, Jack C. Montgomery, Jr. for the publication of many Masonic items. One very important one was the publicity centering on the Western Masonic Home of Missouri in the Kansas City area. Also, especially, your Committee offered an article prepared by our present Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Vern H. Schneider, noting that M.W. Brother Herman A. Orlick attained 50 years as a valued member of Anchor Lodge No. 443 and it appeared prominently in The Freemason. Past Grand Master Orlick is a valued member of the Public Relations Committee. A number of other Masonic items were publicized. Plans for 1985 publicity are being assembled to further emphasize Missouri Freemasonry. One very important major event, ifsuccessful, involves the Department of the Interior of the United States. Progress of this effort will be announced in the near future. Cordially and fraternally, ROBERT W. CONRADI,
HERMAN A. ORLICK,
WILBUR H. DILL, L. WAYNE HILL,
JOHN K. SMITH, ALFRED M. FRAGER,
Chairman.
REMARKS OF M.W. GRAND MASTER BOB C. MORRISON OF OKLAHOMA REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES
On behalf of R.W. Gerald W. Burnworth, Chairman, the Grand Secretary moved that the Report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be received and made a part of the official records of this Annual Communication. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. RW. Brother Burnworth had lost his voice and was, therefore, unable to present the report as the chairman of the committee. Brother Burnworth and the other members of the committee urged that all delegates read very carefully and observe closely the contents of the Report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges met in the office of the Grand Secretary on August 23, 1984, and examined the reports of the subordinate lodges and the reports ofthe District Deputy Grand Masters. We wish to submit the following report: Late Returns - Section 10.050 in the Grand Lodge By-Laws states that the annual reports from the subordinate lodges are to be in the office of the Grand Secretary on or before August 1. On Sunday, August 5, there were 76 of these reports still missing. At the time ofour visit on August 23, there were still 39 not received. The lodges were: Nos. 10, 16,32,34,53,57,60,69,76,83, 111, 112, 147,239,284,318,324,327,360,365,380,411,459,466,486,513,514,525, 535,539,568,573,602,607,608,626,634,663, and 669. Lodges Nos. 34,327, and 568 arrived while we were in the office. There were 36 still missing. Some of these same lodges have been late year after year. The Grand Secretary and this Committee cannot make a full report to this Grand Lodge when these reports are not in on time. Membership - We checked the reports from the 485 lodges, and find a membership of 79,264 Master Masons, 84 of which are multiple members.
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This leaves an actual total of 79,180 Master Masons in the state of Missouri. Just 10 short years ago we had a total of 106,308. This indicates we have lost an average of 2,713 members in each of the 10 years. Ninety-seven lodges showed a gain of 697 members. Seven of these lodges had a smaller lodge merge with them. Also we must keep in mind the 84 multiple members are included in this gain. Three hundred and thirty-six lodges reported raising 1,150 Master Masons. Three hundred and forty-six lodges suspended 1,751 members for nonpayment ofdues. Twenty-one lodges suspended 28 members for failure to pass the proficiency in the Master Mason degree. Four hundred and twenty-six lodges reported 2,391 deaths during the past year. Thirty-two lodges did not show a gain or loss during the past year. Not all the forms the District Deputy Grand Masters send in have a space to indicate if the lodge has a "Committee on Delinquent Dues." The 284 reports that did show this question, only 123 lodges reported having such a committee. Errors - There is much delay in processing many of the reports after they arrive in the Grand Lodge Office. Our most competent Grand Secretary goes to all the trouble to spell out, step by step, the method of making out these reports. Still a large number of them come to the office with errors. In turn, many of them have to be returned to the lodge Secretaries for corrections. This causes further delay. This appears to bejust plain negligence and carelessness. Attendance- Ofthe 485 reports checked, 423 reported an attendance ofless than 25. Two hundred and eight-eight lodges had 15 orless, and 121 had 10 or less in attendance. On the District Deputy Grand Master's Report, the question is asked, "Is a bulletin, news letter, circular or 'trestle board' mailed to members with information about lodge activities?" On 497 reports checked, only 156 lodges receive this information. Ofthat 156 there are 60 ofthem in the 33rd and 57th Districts. The 340 who do not receive any notice makes you wonder if they know that their lodge is having a meeting. Perhaps this might help attendance if they only were notified. Rejections - There were 57 lodges of those reporting that rejected 62 petitions during the past year. Fees - The following is a recapitulation of the fees charged for the degrees. Amount Charged $45.00 to $ 50.00 51.00 to 60.00 61.00 to 70.00 71.00 to 80.00 81.00 to 90.00 91.00 to 100.00 $101.00 to $110.00
No. of Lodges
90 99 62 84 24 67 19
Amount Charged 111.00 to 120.00 121.00 to 130.00 131.00 140.00 150.00 185.00
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There were five lodges who did not show their initiation fee. The 480 lodges reporting are all complying with Section 10.010 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. The amount of dues charged by the lodges covers a wide range. Amount Charged $ 8.00 10.00
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No. of Amount Lodges Charged 1 22.50 1 23.00 1 24.00 1 24.25 89 24.50 1 25.00 1 25.50 9 26.00 14 27.00 7 27.50 24 28.00 1 30.00 158 35.00 1 40.00 3 55.00 1 60.00 10
No. of Lodges 2 9 6 1 1 76 1 2 6 1 2 18 2 1 1 1
Two lodges reported dues at $15.00 and $25.00; one at $15.00 and $20.00; one at $17.00 and $22.00; and one at $20.00 and $35.00. There is no explanation for this scale, but it might be assumed that it is based on the age of the member. Budgets - Reviewing the District Deputy Grand Master's Reports we find that 222 lodges of the 497 reported, still are not preparing a budget. There were 98 lodges whose expenses were well over their income. Section 9.050 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws specifically states that each lodge is to prepare a budget. This is one of the duties of the new Worshipful Master each year after his installation. This appears to be a case of negligence. Auditing- The District Deputy Grand Master's Reports indicate the following audits were made: Last Audit 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979
No. of Lodges 156 215 45 18 9 3
Last Audit 1978 1976 1973 Did not know No record Never
No. of Lodges 1 1 4 33 11
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The Auditing Committee is one of the permanent committees of the lodge, and it is their duty to perform this duty at least once a year. By-Laws - Seventeen of the 497 lodges reported they did not have a set of their own By-Laws. Six lodges reported they did not have the Black Book of Constitution and By-Laws. Several reported they did not have the inserts. Some were not up to date. Masonic Education - It is apparent that this is one area that needs some attention. Of the 497 lodges, only 64 had any form of a program of Masonic education. This is vitally important for new members, and it is always interesting for the older members. It can also stimulate attendance.
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District Deputy Grand Master Reports - At the time we met in the office of the Grand Secretary, the following reports were not in: District 3 - Humphreys Lodge No. 32, Humphreys District 5 - Prairie Lodge No. 556, Gilman City District 12 - Breckenridge Lodge No. 334, Breckenridge District 19 - Eureka Lodge No. 73, Brunswick; Warren Lodge No. 74, Keytesville; Cunningham Lodge No. 525, Sumner District 38 - Competition Lodge No. 432, Competition; Conway Lodge No. 528, Conway District 40 - Tyro Lodge No. 12, Caledonia; De Soto Lodge No. 119, De Soto; Potosi Lodge No. 131, Potosi; Irondale Lodge No. 143, Irondale; Joachim Lodge No. 164, Hillsboro; Shekinah Lodge No. 256, Crystal City; Herculaneum Lodge No. 338, Herculaneum; Blackwell Lodge No. 535, Blackwell; Belgrade Lodge No. 632, Belgrade; Arnold Lodge No. 673, Arnold District 46 - Summersville Lodge No. 555, Summersville District 47 - Barnesville Lodge No. 353, Ellington; Winona Lodge No. 430, Winona; Grandin Lodge No. 579, Grandin; Eminence Lodge No. 607, Eminence District 60 - Hornersville Lodge No. 215, Hornersville
Conclusion - It has been the custom in the past to close this report with some quotes from the District Deputy Grand Master's Reports. This will be omitted in this report. The Committee Report on Chartered Lodges tends to point out the many weaknesses in the lodges. May this Committee go on record by imploring the newly appointed District Deputy Grand Masters to exert the utmost in leadership in their respective districts. Instill enthusiasm in the lodge officers. Discuss with each lodge the importance of Sections 10.050,9.160,9.050, and 7.030 in the Black Book of Constitutions and By-Laws. Many of these lodges can be improved by so doing. We must have strong leadership in order to grow, else we will be swallowed up in the aeons of time. Most Worshipful Grand Master, your Committee appreciates the opportunity of serving you and the Grand Lodge. We also want to extend thanks to R.W. Brother Frank A. Arnold, our most competent Grand Secretary, for his splendid cooperation and assistance. Fraternally submitted, WILBUR M. DAUGHTREY, MORRIS
E.
HOWARD
CARTER,
J.
GWINN,
CHARLES C. LONG,
L.
C. BANKHEAD,
GERALD
W.
BURNWORTH,
Chairman.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION
Wor. Brother Carl G. Brown, Chairman, presented the Report of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. To the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri: No new lodges were set to work under dispensation since our last annual communication and nothing has been referred to this Committee for action. No lodges are currently meeting under dispensation in the State of Missouri.
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Each member of this Committee wishes to express his gratitude for being named to this Committee and pledges his help and support in whatever way he may be of any further service. Respectfully submitted, MARTIN E. BRUMMOND,
S. BUTLER, R. TWIEHAUS, HAROLD G. EAGAN, CARL G. BROWN, Chairman. DAVID
WAYNE
Brother Brown moved that the Report of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. REMARKS OF M.W. GRAND MASTER ROBERT A. METCALF OF NEBRASKA
On behalf of the Governor of Nebraska, M.W. Brother Metcalf presented M.W. Grand Master Robert J. Crede a plaque which designated him an Admiral in the mythical Great Navy of the State of Nebraska. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND LODGE CHARITY
The Grand Secretary moved that the Report of the Committee on Grand Lodge Charity be accepted as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees." The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. The Committee on Grand Lodge Charity - the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden, the Junior Grand Warden, the Grand Secretary - has the authorization of the Grand Lodge to make withdrawals from the Grand Lodge Disaster and Relief Fund (Account 30 08260 35 at The First National Bank of Kansas City) and to make CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS in accordance with Section 3.110 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws (Amended 1983) and the STANDING RESOLUTION (Adopted 1983). The Grand Lodge Charity Committee submits the Report for the Grand Lodge Year 1983-1984, as follows: Balance: Grand Lodge Disaster and Relief Fund, July 1, 1983 . Receipts: Ceremonial Presentation of Lodge Contributions . 1983 Grand Lodge Session Miscellaneous Contributions of Lodges and Others .. Total . Withdrawals for Charitable Contributions: Cerebral Palsy Center at Rolla - Replacement of 30 large rest mats destroyed by fire . Owensville Emergency Fund/Ministerial Alliance Emergency Relief for Tornado Victims Total Charitable Contributions Balance: Grand Lodge Disaster and Relief Fund,June 30, 1984 .
$14,709.59 $9,268.21 397.94
9,666.15 $24,375.74
$ 388.50 $2,000.00
$ 2,388.50 $21,987.24
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Emergencies strike at the most unexpected moments; funds for Charitable Relief Contributions may be needed at any time. The Grand Lodge Charity Committee urges the constituent lodges - their officers and members - to continue and to redouble the support of the "Eye Can" Disaster Relief Charity Program. Fraternally submitted, P. VINCENT KINKEAD, ROBERT J. CREDE, Chairman, FRANK A. ARNOLD. VERN H. SCHNEIDER, CHARLES E. SCHEURICH, REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY
M.W. Brother J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Chairman, moved that the Report of the Committee on Necrology be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. "It is an ancient and honored custom of the Order of Free and Accepted Masons to perform the rites ofburial." It is equally fitting that the Grand Lodge assembled pay her tribute of respect and love to the memory of our late Brothers, invoking the blessing of the All-Father upon those "loved long since and lost awhile." Our Grand Secretary reports that in the Grand Lodge year endingJune 30, 1984, 2,400 Master Masons were translated "from this imperfect to that allperfect, glorious, and celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides." But neither statistics nor even the stately beauty of ritual are the sum of our feelings. In an historic address a great President spoke of "the mystic chords of memory." It is true, as a poet wrote, that recollections may bring feelings "too deep for words." In that lovely service once held in the lodge hall but now sacrificed to the tyrannies of time and distance, the Master would announce solemnly: "The place ofa brother is vacant." Reflecting upon that awesome fact of our mortality, what might come rushing to remembrance, stirring the chords of memory? Certainly there would be gratitude for friendship known and shared. Next to the loving bonds of family, the finest human associations are those which result in lasting friendships. Service to country - how many of us keep up with those who were comrades-in-arms even though it be a half-century or more ago? Or the friendships formed in faith found in our respective houses of worship? And there is no finer definition of Freemasonry than that it is "a society of friends and brothers." How many doors to lasting friendships has this Fraternity opened to us! Likewise we remember that these departed set us examples in both leadership and service. True, some were of greater prominence than others. We need to be reminded that service and leadership are intertwined inextricably. But who is to say that the Brother found faithfully "on the sideline" does not make a contribution as vital in its own way as those "in the line"? How thankful we should be for those who in humble fidelity through the years have taught us the meaning of Freemasonry in life as well as in the lodge! For those inestimable gifts which these Brothers have made, we pause in grateful memory. It is fitting that we give special mention to R.W. Brother Elmer W. Wagner,
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Grand Secretary Emeritus, who died July 6, 1984. Funeral services were conducted July 8 under the auspices of Harmony Lodge 499, Saint Louis. Present Grand Lodge Officers and a Past Grand Master were asked to officiate. It was noted that in January of this year Brother Wagner had been honored by his home lodge on the 50th Anniversary of his having served as Worshipful Master. A gregarious, friendly man who left a career in banking to serve Missouri Freemasons as Grand Secretary from 1960-1970, Brother Wagner had been District Deputy Grand Master of District 33-A in 1948-49. He served six years on the Masonic Home Board, 1949-54 and 1959-60. He was Treasurer of the Masonic Home 1953-54 and 1961-63. He also served nine years on the Masonic Board of Relief and was its Chairman two of those years. Likewise he was Chairman of the Home Finance Committee for three years. During his ten year term as Grand Secretary, Brother Wagner served on the Grand Lodge Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, being its Chairman four of those years. He served on the Fraternal Relations Committee 1953-55; and he was a member of the Masonic Temple Association from 1954-58, being Chairman the last two years. From 1960-65 he was a member of the Grand Lodge Sesquicentennial Committee. In these and other ways he had become one of the best known Masons in Missouri; and it is fitting that the roll of those remembered should begin with the name of R.W. Brother Elmer W. Wagner, Grand Secretary Emeritus. The winter 1983 issue of The Freemason (Vol. 29, No.1, pp. 8-9) informed the Brethren of the loss of R.W. Bro. Harry Carr that October. In the year since Masonic publications have, almost without exception, lauded the person and Masonic work of Brother Carr. He will be long remembered by the hundreds of Missouri Masons who heard and met him on his various visits. His books and research writings have become Masonic classics. In 1983 our distinguished English Brother was made an honorary member of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. That which was written in the Scriptures of an ancient progenitor of ours is also true of Harry Carr: "He being dead yet speaketh." Appreciative mention should also be made of Brother Jack Furlong. Although much of his Masonic life and leadership was given as Executive Secretary of the Scottish Rite of Kansas City, Brother Furlong developed the innovative program for introducing non-Masons to Freemasonry and placed the weight and resources of Kansas City Scottish Rite behind that. So interested was he in that program that he described himself as "a fool for Blue Lodge Masonry." His friendliness and openness was the beginning of a Masonic career for many men. In this company also were others who served the Grand Lodge, indeed all of us, in special capacities. Their passing is mourned by the Brethren, and their leadership and presence are missed sorely by each of us. Some distinguished themselves also in leadership in appendant bodies. Those Brethren, whom we name respectfully, were (in the order of their decease): R.W. Brother Eugene A. Harder, who died July 27,1983, was Worshipful Master of Fenton Lodge No. 281 in 1957. He served the 57th Masonic District as its District Deputy Grand Master in 1963-64. R.W. Brother Joseph Michael Cross, a member of Cache Lodge No. 416, Saint Louis, served as its Worshipful Master in 1950. He was District Deputy
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Grand Lecturer of District 33-A in 1954-55. His date of death was September 30, 1983. RW. Brother Siebert Harrison Etter was lost to us October 1, 1983, while serving the second year of his term on the Board of Directors, Masonic Home. A Past Master of Trinity Lodge No. 641, Saint Louis, he had served also as District Deputy Grand Master of District 33-B in 1958-59. RW. Brother Lloyd C. Risby, who also died October 1, 1983, served five years, 1964-69, as District Deputy Grand Master of District 47. Brother Risby had served three times as Worshipful Master of Grandin Lodge No. 579 (1964, 1981 and 1982). RW. Brother Erwin Albert Hamann. who had served as District Grand Lecturer of District 33-A in 1944-45 and also as District Deputy Grand Master of that District in 1945-46, died October 9, 1983. He was Master of America Lodge No. 347 in 1943. R.W. Brother Lloyd R. Finney, who had been Master of Trilumina Lodge No. 205, Marshall, in 1975 and 1978, was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of District 24 in 1978 and served for three more years in that capacity. He died January 9, 1984. RW. Brother Morris J. Faulkner, who died January 28, 1984, was three times MasterofMt. Olive Lodge No. 439 (1946,1967, and 1972). He served the Grand Lodge as Grand Sword Bearer in 1980-81. R.W. Brother Virgil Carl Moore. who was Worshipful Master of Ferguson Lodge No. 542, Ferguson, in 1963, served District 57-A as its District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 1963-64 and also in 1964-65. His date of death was March 1, 1984. RW. Brother Charles W. Werdein received the Degrees of Masonry in DeSoto Lodge No. 299 at Memphis, Tennessee in 1921 and transferred his membership to Canopy Lodge No. 284 at Aurora in 1927. He served his lodge as Worshipful Master in 1936 and as Treasurer for the years 1937-1972. For ten years he served the Grand Lodge as both the District Deputy Grand Master and District Deputy Grand Lecturer 1937-1946. He continued service as District Deputy Grand Lecturer until 1972. R.W. Brother Werdein passed away on April 30, 1984. RW. Brother John Edward Adams served Ferguson Lodge No. 542 as its Worshipful Master in 1951. In 1955-56 he was District Deputy Grand Lecturer of District 57, and in 1956-57 he served that district as District Deputy Grand Master. Bro. Adams was a valued member of the Masonic Home Board from 1974-78. From 1978 to the time of his death, May 11. 1984, he was Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Chartered Lodges. RW. Brother Charlie Green. who died May 15. 1984. served Excello Lodge No. 332 as its Worshipful Master eight times (1953, 1963, 1967, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981). Brother Green was District Deputy Grand Master of District 14 in 1969-70 and also in 1970-71. He was Grand Tiler in 1957-58. RW. Brother Charles Gore Duggan, who served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer of District 33-B in 1933-34 and as District Deputy Grand Master of the same district in 1934-35, was Past Master of Rose Hill Lodge No. 550, Creve Coeur, serving in 1930. His date of death was May 29, 1984. R.W. Brother Olin S. McDaniel, who died May 28,1984, had been Master of Samaritan Lodge No. 424, Bonne Terre, in 1947-48. He served the Grand
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Lodge as Junior Grand Marshal in 1974-75. At the time of his death, he was in his second three-year term as a member of the Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education. Brother McDaniel had been Master ofthe Missouri Lodge of Research. It was in the York Rite, however, that he achieved both state and national positions of prominence, having been Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter RA.M. of Missouri and serving offices, committee memberships and chairmanships in Capitular, Cryptic and Chivalric Masonry as well as other recognitions for service and leadership. RW. Brother Floyd Hogan Buckner was Worshipful Master of Ionic Lodge No. 154 in 1949 and was its long time Secretary on two occasions. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of District 48 for four years, beginning in 1965 through 1969. Brother Buckner also served on the Grand Lodge Committee on Credentials for three years, 1971 through 1974. RW. Brother Shelby L. Barton served Ferguson Lodge No. 542 as its Worshipful Master in 1968. In 1969-1970 he was District Deputy Grand Master of the 57th Masonic District, Section A. The date of his death was August 29, 1984. Beyond our sorrow, our mood should always be one of thanksgiving for those who gave much of themselves to our Fraternity and through it to mankind. We should be better because of them. The poet's words were right: Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us, Footprints on the sands of time. Footprints, that perhaps another, Sailing o'er life's solemn main, A forlorn and shipwrecked brother, Seeing, shall take heart again.
Fraternally, DR. HAROLD O. GRAUEL, P.G.M. WALTER L. WALKER, P.G.M. WILLIAM H CHAPMAN, P.G.M. FRANK P. BRIGGS, P.G.M. DR. J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR., P.G.M. Chairman. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL MASONIC MEMORIAL
M.W. BROTHERJ. C. MONTGOMERY, JR.: We are most appreciative of the visit of M.W. Brother Marvin Fowler, Secretary-Treasurer of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. He gave us a very encouraging report about that which really is a Masonic landmark in the architectural and historical sense. M.W. Brother Montgomery moved that the Report of the Special Committee on George Washington Masonic National Memorial be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: For more than a half century, "The George Washington Ma-
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sonic National Memorial has stood as a proud remembrance of our nation's most outstanding Freemason." Thus begins an article in the Memorial's newsletter, The Pride of All Freemasons. There are other reasons why we as Freemasons should have pride in and support this Memorial which towers over Alexandria, Virginia. For one thing, we Freemasons love our country; and this becomes a visible symbol of our patriotism. Again, it is a magnificent demonstration of the world's largest and finest fraternal organization. Likewise we can have pride in the fact that our Grand Lodge is one of thirty-six which now include $5.00 in the initiation fee of new Masons for the Memorial. Last year our Grand Lodge contributed $8,727.00 in this way. Significant improvements have been made at the Memorial. For the first time in its fifty-two year history this granite memorial has been cleaned and tuckpointed. Additions have been made in exhibits by the Order of DeMolay and the Tall Cedars. In the former there is a magnificent stained glass window similar to the one at DeMolay headquarters in Kansas City plus a series of full-color photographs depicting DeMolay activities and a video program which tells the story of an "average DeMolay chapter." The Public Relations Office of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 440 Hancock Street, Quincy, Massachusetts 02171, makes available material about Freemasonry which is available for newspaper publicity. Likewise that office makes available radio spots prepared by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. There is also a fine audio-visual on the Memorial available through our Grand Lodge office. Every local lodge owes it to itself to have an annual program on George Washington if not on the Memorial itself. It is a Masonic education program which is appealing to the families of Masons as well as non-Masons. It would help to satisfy a part of the requirements for the Grand Lodge Achievement Award. Ongoing gifts for the support of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial are needed and important. Although all gifts are appreciated and are given special recognition, we would lift up these gifts: Bicentennial Donor. For gifts of $1,000 or more, the donor's name is placed on the Bronze Bicentennial Plaque near the Memorial's main entrance. Life Member. This designation is given to those who contribute $250 or more to the Memorial. Life Members receive a beautiful certificate and lapel pin. Sustaining Gift. In appreciation for gifts of $100 or more, the Memorial presents donors with a certificate and lapel pin. In every case, checks should be made to the George Washington Masonic National memorial, and sent to P.O. Box 2098, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Nonetheless, whether your gift is large or small, it helps to tell the story of Freemasonry to all the world through the Memorial. Fraternally submitted, BRUCE H. HUNT, P.G.M., ELVIS A. MOONEY, P.G.M., FIELDING A. POE, P.G.M., DR. J. EDWARD BLINN, P.G.M., HOMER L. FERGUSON, P.G.M., DR. J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR., P.G.M., Chairman.
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REMARKS OF M.W. BROTHER RAYMOND H. BACHMAN. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY路TREASURER OF THE CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS OF MASONS IN NORTH AMERICA AND PAST GRAND MASTER OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS REPORT OF BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD
Wor. Brother Harold E. Thornton, Chairman, moved that the Report of the Building Supervisory Board as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. To The Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: Your Building Supervisory Board is pleased to submit herewith a report of its activities and decisions made during the past Masonic year, 1983-1984. The Board is appreciative of the cooperation of various Grand Lodge Officers in several instances during the year. It is particularly pleasing to report that, in almost all cases, applications and requests made by the various organizations have been carefully prepared and in good order. We have attempted to give all of them prompt attention. We attach as part of this report a listing of all cases brought to our attention, and our handling. It has been a privilege to have served the Grand Lodge in this manner. Fraternally yours, K.
ROGER PENNEL, BUCHHOLZ,
C. V.
HAROLD
E.
THORNTON,
Chairman.
Canopy Lodge No. 284 and Aurora Masonic Temple Association, Aurora Approved Articles of Incorporation as submitted Pythagoras Lodge No. 383, Cassville Responded to their letter of inquiry concerning application to this Board, disposal of old building, design ofnew building and cooperation with District Deputy Grand Master. Grain Valley Lodge No. 644, Grain Valley Approved their proposed lease agreement. Suggested revision of one item in their Articles of Incorporation, and advised regarding membership of Board of Directors. Pleasant Hope Lodge No. 467, Pleasant Hope Approved submitted Articles of Incorporation, and finance plans. Vandalia Lodge No. 491, Vandalia Advised them regarding dissolution of their Temple Association. Trenton Lodge No. 111, Trenton Advised them regarding By-Laws, and plans for new building. Arnold Lodge No. 673, Arnold Responded to their request concerning acquisition of another building for their meetings. Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 99, Mt. Vernon Approved their request for Incorporation and provided sample of Articles for their guidance. Hermitage Lodge No. 288, Hermitage Approved their disposal of property not usable by the Lodge. Maryville Masonic Building Association, Nodaway Lodge 470, Maryville Approved their plans for financing and constructing new Temple. Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209, Poplar Bluff Approved their plans for construction and financing new Temple.
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Maplewood Lodge No. 566, St. Louis
Approved their disposal of old building and arrangements for temporary meeting place. Amsterdam Lodge No. 141, Amsterdam Approved their plans for new building and its location. A Board member visited their totally inadequate present location and the proposed site for the new one. REMARKS OF R.W. DEPUTY GRAND MASTER WILLIAM E. DAY OF WISCONSIN REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS
M.W. Brother J. Morgan Donelson, Chairman, moved that the Report of the Committee on By-Laws as printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of State of Missouri: The 1983 Cumulative Annual Pocket Part for the 1976 printing of the Annotated Constitution and By-Laws was prepared and distributed as required by the Grand Lodge. It includes, (1) Biographical Sketches with photographs of the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master, (2) the directory of officers for the Grand Lodge, (3) members of all committees, (4) officers of the Masonic Home and Missouri Lodge of Research, (5) the editor of The Freemason magazine, (6) Summary of 1983 Actions of the Grand Lodge, (7) Proposed Amendments and Resolutions for action in 1984, (8) all standing resolutions, and (9) all approved decisions not included in the bound volume. Fraternally submitted, NEWTON R. BRADLEY, WILLIAM H. UTZ, JR., J. MORGAN DONELSON, P.G.M., Chairman. RONALD M. BELT, HARRY GERSHENSON, JR., REMARKS OF WORTHY GRAND PATRON WILLIAM D. TIDWELL REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER
R.W. Brother W. Marion Luna, Grand Treasurer, moved that the report printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. To the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M.: This report covers the period from July 1, 1983 through June 30, 1984 Total Income Receipts Less: Net Transfers to Agency Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total Receipts , . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less: Disbursements Excess of Disbursements Over Receipts Balance July 1, 1983 Balance June 30, 1984 Consisting of: First National Bank of Kansas City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exchange National Bank of Jefferson City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$757,849.98 151,001.27 606,848.71 607,049.01 (200.30) 20,310.10 $ 20,109.80
$ 13,695.15 6,414.65 $ 20,109.80
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GENERAL FUND
Interest Maturity Rate u.S. Treasury Notes 10-31-85 10.50% . .. 8-15-86 11.375% Federated National Mortgage Association: 5-10-85 11.30% . 5-12-86 11.00% . Federal Farm Credit Banks: 10-1-84 10.60% . Certificates of Deposit: 1-29-85 11.00% Vernon, TX S&L ... 9-23-84 12.75% Trenton, MO Mere. Federated Short-Term Government Funds . Total Securities . Cash* . Total Investments . General Fund SECURITIES -
Par Value $ 25,000.00 25,000.00
$ 24,995.50 24,966.00
$ 24,359.25 24,187.50
50,000.00 25,000.00
50,000.00 24,984.38
49,578.00 24,000.00
50,000.00
50,000.00
49,906.00
100,000.00 3,000.00
100,000.00 3,856.00
100,000.00 3,856.00
129,553.32
129,553.32 $408,355.20 50,000.00
129,553.32
$458,355.20
DISASTER
Federated Short-Term Government Funds Uninvested Cash Total InvestmentsDisaster & Relief Fund
. .
&
RELIEF FUND
$24,400.00
. SECURITIES -
U.S. Treasury Notes: 9-30-85 15.875% 2-15-86 9.875% 2-15-87 9.00 % Federal National Mortgage Association: 5-10-85 11.30 % 5-12-86 11.00 % Federal Farm Credit Banks: 10-1-84 10.60 % Total Securities Cash* Total Investments - Permanent Fund
Carrying Market Value Value June 30, 1984
$24,400.00 46.65
$24,400.00
$24,446.65 PERMANENT FUND
. . .
$20,000.00 40,000.00 50,000.00
$ 19,979.80 39,893.20 50,000.00
$20,718.80 38,200.00 45,343.50
. .
25,000.00 25,000.00
25,000.00 24,984.37
24,789.00 24,000.00
. . .
50,000.00
50,000.00 $209,857.37 24,045.68 $233,903.05
49,906.00
Respectfully submitted, W. M. LUNA, Grand Treasurer. * FDIC Insured Money Market Investment Account, daily variable interest, credited monthly, 11.20% on 6/30.
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REPORT ON CONTRIBUTIONS FOR GRAND LODGE DISASTER路RELIEF FUND
R.W. Grand Treasurer W. Marion Luna reported that the amount of the contributions received from Lodges in the Ceremonial Presentation on Monday Afternoon totaled $10,899.01. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH
The Grand Secretary read the Report of the Committee on Youth and moved its acceptance for printin~ in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. To the Grand Lodge of Missouri: The three Masonic related youth organizations, Job's Daughters, Rainbow and DeMolay wish to thank the Grand Lodge and the subordinate Masonic Lodges for their continued support. A special thanks to Most Worshipful Grand Master Robert J. Crede who supported, encouraged and promoted all three youth groups. His dedication to our youth is outstanding. The three youth groups were fortunate to host the June meeting of the Grand Master's Masonic Cabinet in Columbia. They wish to thank Rt. Worshipful Frank Ames Arnold, Grand Secretary, for his support and helpfulness throughout the year. RONALD M. COMPTON, Chairman. REPORT OF THE AUDITOR
The Grand Secretary moved that the Report of the Auditor printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be received and included among the official records of the 163rd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. 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, 1983 to June 30, 1984, also the Masonic Home Initiation Fund, the George Washington Memorial Fund, the Joseph S. McIntyre Library Fund, The Freemason 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, 1983
TO JUNE
30, 1984
Cash Receipts Per Capita Tax Masonic Home Initiation Fees George Washington Memorial Association Fees Dues Receipt Cards Bequest Interest on Investments Permanent Fund (Less Agency Fee $1,284.18) Miscellaneous Visits - D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. Total Income Receipts Transfer to Agency Account - Net
. $662,909.28 35,080.00 . 8,727.00 . 4,927.31 . 9,108.29 . 20,125.80 . 6,442.30 . 10,530.00 . . 757,849.98 . (151,001.27)
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Total Receipts Disbursements Per Schedule Attached Excess of Disbursements Over Receipts Balance July 1, 1983 Balance June 30, 1984 Consisting of First National Bank of Kansas City, Missouri Exchange National Bank of Jefferson City, Missouri
GRAND LODGE A.F.
&
. . . .
606,848.71 607,049.01 (200.30) 20,310.10 $ 20,109.80
. $ 13,695.15 6,414.65 . $ 20,109.80
A.M. OF MISSOURI
GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS JULY
1, 1983
TO JUNE
30, 1984
By Appropriation of Grand Lodge Salary - Grand Secretary Salary - Grand Lecturer Salary - Grand Treasurer Retirement Expense Masonic Service Association - Per Capita Masonic Service - Hospital Visitation Grand Lodge Office Expense Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges TheFre~on Magazine By Requisition of Grand Master Expenses - Grand Master Expenses - Grand Lecturer Expenses - Grand Lodge Officers & Committees Expenses - Deputy Grand Master Conference of Grand Lodge Officers Conference of D.D.G.M. & D.D.G.L. Washington D.C. Meeting Auditing Grand Master's Contingent Fund Expenses of Grand Lodge Sessions Regional Meetings - Lodge Officers By Requisition of Grand Secretary Salaries - Grand Lodge Office Payroll Taxes Insurance Operation of Grand Lodge Office Printing, Postage, Stationery Telephone & Telegrams Office Equipment Office Supplies Incidental Office Expense Data Processing Office Improvements Incidental Travel & Expense of Grand Secretary Grand Master's Regalia Printing Proceedings
. $ 23,500.00 . 20,075.00 . 600.00 . 13,450.00 3,758.96 . 5,000.00 . . 9,032.22 . 100.00 55,642.38 . $131, 158.56
$ 10,000.00 . . . . . . . . . .
8,670.47 4,149.39 1,500.00 4,473.69 3,314.35 5,514.50 1,000.00 2,867.34 18,887.59 13,543.17 $ 73,920.50
. $ 34,918.81 5,765.88 . (212.80) . . . . . . . . . . .
16,944.47 3,931.11 4,103.10 2,794.85 1,856.80 2,250.00 1,050.38 4,303.16 4,269.23 13,000.00 $ 94,974.99
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. $ 1,000.00 1,975.83 . 275.52 . 5,000.00 . 2,911.17 . 82,572.50 . $ 93,735.02 Total Grand Lodge Operating Expenses . $393,789.07 . $207,177.90 Masonic Home - Per Capita Tax 35,080.00 . Masonic Home Initiation Fund 8,727.00 George Washington Memorial Association . $250,984.90 Total Expenses , $644,773.97 10,750.00 Payments - D.D.G.M. & D.D.G.L. Visits Transfer to Revolving Fund 4,734.83 Transfer to Investments of General Fund . 3,621.46 2,955.55 Payroll Adjustment - Net. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 1984 Disbursements (59,743.86) (42.94) Discount - Missouri Withholding................................. Total Disbursements $607,049.01 Correspondence Masonic Education Ritual Relief & Charity By-Laws Mileage & 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. The following list of securities and activity for the year ended June 30, 1984 was prepared from their statements. U.S. Treasury Notes Federal Farm Credit Banks Federal National Mortgage Association Total Securities Cash Total SECURITIES -
U.S. Treasury Notes Federal Farm Credit Banks Federal National Mortgage Association Federated Master Trust Certificates of deposit Total Securities Uninvested Cash - Deficit Total June 30, 1984
Par Value . $110,000.00 . 50,000.00 50,000.00 . $210,000.00 . .
Cost $109,873.00 50,000.00 49,984.37 $209,857.37 24,045.68 $233,903.05
Market Value $104,262.30 49,906.00 48,789.00 $202,957.30
GENERAL FUND
Par Value . $ 50,000.00 . 50,000.00 75,000.00 . 129,553.32 . 103,856.00 . $408,409.32 . .
Market Value Cost $ 49,961.50 $ 48,546.75 50,000.00 49,906.00 74,984.38 73,578.00 129,553,32 129,553.32 103,856.00 103,856.00 408,355.20 $405,440.07 (33,033.86)1 $375,321.34
Following is a summary of the changes in the principal account of the Permanent Fund during the year. Uninvested Cash, July 1, 1983 Receipts Matured U. S. Treasury Notes Income Account Transfers 1
See pages 105 and 106 for analysis of principal cash.
$ $45,000.00 1,249.14
80.91 46,249.14
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Disbursements Federal National Mortgage Association Federated Master Trust Commercial Paper Uninvested Cash, June 30, 1984 AGENCY INCOME ACCOUNT -
Net
. . .
$24,984.37 (2,700.00)
22,284.37 $24,045.68
PERMANENT FUND
Balance July 1, 1983 Interest Received Transferred to Grand Lodge.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collection Fees Transferred to Principal .................. Balance June 30, 1984 . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
.00 22,659.12 (20,125.80) (1,284.18) (1,249.14) $ .00
Following is a summary of the changes in the principal account of the General Fund during the year. Balance July 1, 1983 - Deficit.................................. Receipts $152,633.53 From Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. - Net 15,000.00 Matured Treasury Note Disbursements Various Investments - Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Balance June 30, 1984 - Deficit. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AGENCY INCOME ACCOUNT -
$(38,690.19) 167,633.53 161,977.20 $(33,033.86)1
GENERAL FUND
Balance July 1, 1983 Interest Received Transferred to Grand Lodge Collection Fees Transferred to Principal Balance June 30, 1984
"
. . . . . .
$38,768.26 49,640.60 (1,632.26) (3,508.20) (234.54) $83,033.86 2
MASONIC HOME INITIATION FUND
Balance July 1, 1983 - Due to Masonic Home Received From Lodges, July 1, 1983 to June 30, 1984 Paid to Masonic Home Balance June 30, 1984 - Due to Masonic Home
. $ . . . $
.00 35,080.00 35,080.00 .00
. $ . . . $
.00 8,727.00 8,727.00 .00
. $ .
2,304.21 120.97
. $
2,425.18
GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND
Balance Due July 1, 1983 Received From Lodges, July 1, 1983 to June 30, 1984 Paid to George Washington Memorial Association Balance Due June 30, 1984 JOSEPH S. MCINTYRE LIBRARY FUND
Balance July 1, 1983 Interest on Savings Account Balance in Mercantile Trust Company Savings Account June 30, 1984
Deficit in principal cash offset by income cash balance. 2 Income cash balance is offset by deficit in principal cash.
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Balance July 1, 1983 Receipts Disbursements Balance June 30, 1984 - Exchange National Bank Jefferson City, Missouri
$
645.89 76.00 (88.00)
$
633.89
. .
THE REVOLVING FUND
Balance July 1, 1983 Receipts (Dues, Manuals, Etc.) Disbursements Balance June 30, 1984 - Exchange National Bank Jefferson City, Missouri DISASTER AND RELIEF FUND -
4,770.56 15,151.46 (15,337.51)
$
4,584.51
AGENCY ACCOUNT
Principal cash deficit, July 1, 1983 Receipts from lodges Purchases of Federated Master Trust - Net Transfer to Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M Principal Cash June 30, 1984 - Deficit Income Cash, July 1, 1983 Interest Income Collection Fees Income Cash, June 30, 1984 Securities - Disaster & Relief Fund Federated Master Trust Cash Deficit Net - June 30, 1984 1
$ . .
. . . . . . . . .
$ (690.41) 9,666.15 (9,000.00) (2,388.50) $(2,412.76)1 $ 691.52 1,917.87 (149.98) $ 2,459.41 1
. . .
$24,400.00 (2,412.76) $21,987.24
Income cash balance is offset by deficit in principal cash. MILEAGE AND PER DIEM COMMITTEE
Mileage and Per Diem Checks Paid -
Net of Refunds
$
82,572.50
The 1983 Mileage and Per Diem Committee report and cancelled checks were examined. The various items in the foregoing report have been taken from books and records of the Grand Secretary apd reflect the recorded cash transactions of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri from July 1, 1983 toJune 30,1984. 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. The bank balances shown in the report were confirmed directly by the depositaries. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT H. ASBURY, C.P.A. REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY
RW. Brother Frank A. Arnold moved that the report of the Grand Secretary printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be accepted and made a part of the official records of the Grand Lodge
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Communication. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: I present for your information the report on what the Grand Secretary and the Staffof the Grand Lodge Office did during the Grand Lodge Year 1983-1984 toward the accomplishment of duties as set forth in the Laws and Practices of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. We have understood the matters of the services to be performed: conducting correspondence; keeping records; transacting business for the benefit and well-being of the membership, the Constituent Lodges, the Fraternity of Freemasons - Our Masonic Brotherhood in Missouri. Our goal has been to work in proper and good order for the performance of the duties and responsibilities with which we were charged when we assumed the obligation of office as Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. IDENTIFICATION CARDS Identification cards for the Year 1983-1984, which certified the holders to be Officials of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, were written and sent to the Grand Lodge Officers, the District Deputy Grand Masters, and the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters received identification cards for the Year 1983-1984, bearing the signature of M.W. Grand Master Robert J. Crede, that certified service to the Grand Lodge of Missouri as Most Worshipful Grand Master with the dates of the respective years of their terms of office. COMMISSIONS TO DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS Commissions were written for 64 District Deputy Grand Masters appointed by Grand Master Robert J. Crede to serve during the Year 1983-1984. CERTIFICATES TO DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS Certificates of the appointment by Right Worshipful Grand Lecturer Stanton T. Brown were written for 65 District Deputy Grand Lecturers - one certificate was issued because of the vacancy created by the resignation of one of the originally appointed District Deputy Grand Lecturers. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES M.W. Grand Master Robert]. Crede accepted the recommendations of the respective Grand Masters and Grand Lodges and appointed Grand Representatives of the Grand Lodge of Missouri near other Grand Lodges. The Certificates of Commission were prepared and mailed to: Gran Logia De La Argentina - Santiago Killian Gran Logia Del Ecuador - Fausto Godoy Vaca Grand Lodge of Nebraska - Robert A. Metcalf Grand Lodge of Vermont - G. Harvey Blackmer
M.W. Grand Master Crede honored a Master Mason of a Missouri Lodge with the recommendation that he be commissioned Grand Representative of the other Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodge of Missouri as follows: Grand Lodge of Indiana -
R.W. Brother Daniel F. Cole (Jefferson Lodge No. 43)
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CONSOLIDATION AND MERGER OF LODGES
Erwin Lodge No. 121 at Saint Louis consolidated with and merged into Tuscan Lodge No. 360 at Saint Louis on December 20, 1983. Erwin Lodge did not provide the date when the Officers and Members voted on the proposition; Erwin Lodge did not provide copy of the Notice to Members on the proposition; Erwin Lodge did not provide the Roster of Master Masons in Good Standing, as of December 20, 1983. Tuscan Lodge voted on the proposition on December 20, 1983. The Charter and the Seal of Erwin Lodge No. 121 have not been received at the Grand Lodge Office. Graham Lodge No. 289 at Graham consolidated with and merged into Rosendale Lodge No. 404 on November 10,1983. Graham Lodge voted on the proposition on November 3, 1983; Rosendale Lodge voted on the proposition on November 10, 1983. The Charter and the Seal of Graham Lodge No. 289 were received at the Grand Lodge Office on December 19, 1983. Cornerstone Lodge No. 323 at Creve Coeur consolidated with and merged into Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 on August 1,1984. Cornerstone Lodge voted on the proposition on April 9, 1984; Benjamin Franklin Lodge voted on the proposition on May 2, 1984. The Officers and Members of Cornerstone Lodge and the Officers and Members of Benjamin Franklin Lodge agreed that the transaction of Consolidation and Merger should become effective and in force on August 1, 1984. The Charter and the Seal of Cornerstone Lodge No. 323 were received at the Grand Lodge Office on August 21, 1984. Berlin Lodge No. 378 at Fairport consolidated with and merged into Parrott Lodge No. 308 at Maysville on July 27, 1984. Berlin Lodge voted on the proposition on April 26, 1984; Parrott Lodge voted on the proposition on June 18, 1984. By the agreement of the Officers and Members of Berlin Lodge No. 378 and Parrott Lodge No. 308 the Consolidation and Merger became effective and in force on July 27, 1984. The Charter and the Seal of Berlin Lodge No. 378 have not been received in the Grand Lodge Office. Jameson Lodge No. 500 consolidated with and merged into Gallatin Lodge No. 106 on February 14, 1984. Jameson Lodge voted on the proposition of February 2, 1984; Gallatin Lodge voted on the proposition on February 14, 1984. The Charter ofJameson Lodge No. 500 was received at the Grand Lodge Office on March 17, 1984. The Seal ofJameson Lodge No. 500 was received at the Grand Lodge Office on April 14, 1984. Noel Lodge No. 647 at Noel consolidated with and merged into Anderson Lodge No. 621 at Anderson on December 14,1983. Noel Lodge voted on the proposition on November 17, 1983. Anderson Lodge voted on the proposition on December 14,1983. The Charter and the Seal of Noel Lodge No. 647 were received at the Grand Lodge Office on January 12, 1984. Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 661 at Saint Louis consolidated with and merged into Aurora Lodge No. 267 at Saint Louis on April 3, 1984 under the Charter and Name and Number of AURORA THEODORE ROOSEVELT LODGE NO. 267. Theodore Roosevelt Lodge did not provide the date when the Officers and Members voted on the proposition; Aurora Lodge voted on the proposition on April 3, 1984. The Seal of Theodore Roosevelt Lodge was received at the Grand Lodge Office on April 19, 1984. The Charter of Theodore Roosevelt Lodge was received at the Grand Lodge Office on May 8, 1984. Lilbourn Lodge No. 666 at Lilbourn consolidated with and merged into new
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Madrid Lodge No. 429 at New Madrid on October 10,1983. Lilbourn Lodge voted on the proposition on October 3, 1983; New Madrid Lodge voted on the proposition on October 10, 1983. The Charter and the Seal of Lilbourn Lodge No. 666 were received at the Grand Lodge Office on October 19, 1983. CONSENTS AND PERMISSIONS
M.W. Grand Master RobertJ. Crede granted consent and expressed permission on various propositions and requests pertaining to the activities and the operations of Constituent Lodges of Missouri, in accordance with the requirements of Grand Lodge Law (Section 15.070, Section 21.100, etc.), as follows: September 28, 1983 to Armen G. Kayarian, Master of Table Lodge, for a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction, sponsored by Pomegranate Lodge No. 95, to be convened on Thursday Evening, September 29, 1983 at the Pomegranate Masonic Temple at 3311 Pennsylvania Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri. September 28, 1983 to H. E. Bumgarner, Worshipful Master of Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 at Springfield, Missouri, for a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction to be convened on Wednesday Evening, October 12, 1983 in the dining room of the Lodge Hall of Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422. October 18, 1983 to Anton Tasich, Worshipful Master of United Lodge No.5 at Springfield, Missouri, for a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One ofInstruction to be convened on Tuesday Evening, October 25,1983 in the dining room of the York Rite Masonic Temple at 1390 West Catalpa, Springfield, Missouri. October 18, 1983 to Wilben M. Dill, Worshipful Master ofjefferson Lodge No. 43 at jefferson City, Missouri, for a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction to be convened on Thursday Evening, October 20, 1983 in the dining room of jefferson Masonic Temple in jefferson City, Missouri. October 18, 1983 to Waynesville Lodge No. 375 at Waynesville to receive the Petition for the Degrees of George Ervie Wallace, a non-resident of the State of Missouri. November 1, 1983 to Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 at Kansas City to consider and to take action on the request of Roger E. Sherman Lodge No. 369 at Kansas City, Kansas for Waiver ofjurisdiction over Pearcy Quintinjones, whose residence address is 8712 North Charlotte, Kansas City, Missouri. November 2, 1983 to Index Lodge No. 54 at Garden City to receive the Petition for the Degrees of Masonry of Steven E. Curtis, a non-resident of the State of Missouri. December 8, 1983 to Beacon Lodge No.3 at Hazelwood to consider and to take action on the request of Triple Lodge No. 835 at Granite City, Illinois for Waiver ofjurisdiction over Donald john Kinzel, a resident of Hazelwood, Missouri. December 22, 1983 to Armen G. Kayarian, Master of Table Lodge, for a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction sponsored by Tuscan Lodge No. 360, to be convened on Thursday Evening, December 29,1983 at the Tuscan Masonic Temple at 5015 Westminster Place, Saint Louis, Missouri. january 6, 1984 to William E. Broggi, Sr., Worshipful Master of Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 at Blue Springs, for a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction to be convened on Saturday Evening, May 5, 1984 in the Blue Springs Masonic Temple. january 9, 1984 to Waynesville Lodge No. 375 to receive the Petition for the Degrees of Masonry of David Bruce Martin, a non-resident of the State of Missouri. january 9, 1984 to Mizpah Lodge No. 639 at Florissant to consider and to take action on the request of Triple Lodge No. 835 at Granite City, Illinois, for Waiver ofj urisdiction over Michael R. Ames, whose residence address is: 413 Midlothian, Saint Louis, Missouri 63137. january 13,1984 to Bee Hive Lodge No. 393 at Lawson to consider and to take action on the request of Wyandotte Lodge No.3 at Kansas City, Kansas for Waiver ofjurisdiction over Don Liberty, a resident of Lawson, Missouri.
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January 13, 1984 to Carterville Lodge No. 401 at Carterville to host Wyandotte Lodge No.3 at Kansas City, Kansas for a fraternal visit on February 18, 1984, when Wyandotte Lodge will confer the Degree of Master Mason on their own proficient Fellow Craft in the Hall of Carterville Lodge, using Kansas Ritual. January 20, 1984 to Carterville Lodge No. 401 at Carterville to host Miami Lodge No. 140 at Miami, Oklahoma for a fraternal visit on Saturday, February 18, 1984 when Miami Lodge will confer the Degree of Entered Apprentice on their own duly elected candidate in the Hall of Carterville Lodge No. 401, using Oklahoma Ritual. January 31, 1984 to Nodaway Lodge No. 470 at Maryville to host Emmanuel Lodge No. 405 at Blanchard, Iowa for a fraternal visit on Friday Evening, February 10, 1984, when Emmanuel Lodge will confer the Degree of Fellow Craft on a proficient Entered Apprentice of Nodaway Lodge in the Hall of Nodaway Lodge, using Iowa Ritual. March 21, 1984 to Armen G. Kayarian, Master of Missouri - Gateway Table Lodge No.1, for a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction sponsored by Gardenville Lodge No. 655 to be convened on Thursday Evening, March 29, 1984 at the Gardenville Masonic Temple at 8320 Gravois Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. April 3, 1984 to Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 at Saint Louis to receive the Petition for the Degrees of Masonry of Harry Richard Hern, a non-resident of the State of Missouri. April 6, 1984 to Palestine Lodge No. 241 at Saint Charles to make a fraternal visit to Wood River Lodge No. 1062 at Wood River, Illinois, on Wednesday Evening, April 11, 1984, when Palestine Lodge will confer the Degree of Master Mason on their own proficient Fellow Craft in the Hall of Wood River Lodge, using Missouri Ritual. April 6, 1984 to Palestine Lodge No. 241 at Saint Charles for Palestine Lodge to host Wood River Lodge No. 1062 at Wood River, Illinois for a fraternal visit on Tuesday Evening, April 24, 1984, when Wood River Lodge will confer the Degree of Master Mason on their own proficient Fellow Craft in the Hall of Palestine Lodge, using Illinois Ritual. April 10, 1984 to Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 at Saint John to make a fraternal visit to Fremont Lodge No. 15 at Fremont, Nebraska on April 28-29, 1984 when Bridgeton Lodge will confer the Degree of Master Mason on their own proficient Fellow Craft in the hall of Fremont Lodge, using Missouri Ritual. April 10, 1984 to Forest Park Lodge No. 578 at Mehlville for Forest Park Lodge to host Golden Arc Lodge No. 595 at Taylor, Michigan, for a fraternal visit on September 15, 1984, when Golden Arc Lodge will confer the Degree of Master Mason on a proficient Fellow Craft in the Hall of Forest Park Lodge, using Michigan Ritual. April 10, 1984 to Mizpah Lodge No. 639 at Florissant to host Emeth Lodge No.1 030 at Cahokia, Illinois for a fraternal visit on May 22, 1984, when Emeth Lodge will confer the Degree of Master Mason on their own proficient Fellow Craft in the Hall of Mizpah Lodge, using Illinois Ritual. April 10, 1984 to Angerona Lodge No. 193 at Missouri City to receive the Petition for the Degrees of Masonry of Fred Earl Garretson, a non-resident of the State of Missouri. May 8, 1984 to Alpha Lodge No. 659 at North Kansas City to receive the Petition for the Degrees of Masonry of Richard Robert Walter, a non-resident of the State of Missouri. May 8, 1984 to Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 at Kansas City to receive the Petition for the Degrees of Masonry of Donald Lynn Taylor, a non-resident of the State of Missouri. May 14, 1984 to Independence Lodge No. 76 to receive the Petition for Affiliation of Brother Robert Michael Wingo, whose place of residence is in the State of California. May 14, 1984 to Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 at Blue Springs to receive the Petition for the Degrees of Masonry of Harry Laverne Moberly, Jr., a non-resident of the State of Missouri. May 18, 1984 to Armen G. Kayarian, Master of Missouri - Gateway Table Lodge No. 1, for a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction sponsored by Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 to be convened on Thursday Evening, May 31, 1984 at the Kirkwood Masonic Temple at 211 North Harrison Avenue, Kirkwood, Missouri.
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June 20,1984 to Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 at Saint John to host Fremont Lodge No. 15 at Fremont, Nebraska for a fraternal visit on August 11, 1984, when Fremont Lodge will confer the Degree of Master Mason on their own proficient Fellow Craft in the Hall of Bridgeton Lodge, using Nebraska Ritual. June 6,1984 to Raytown Lodge No. 391 at Raytown to host Wyandotte Lodge No.3 at Kansas City, Kansas for a fraternal visit on Thursday Evening, June 21, 1984 when Wyandotte Lodge No.3 will exemplify the Second Section of the Master Mason Degree, using a "straw" candidate and Kansas Ritual. June 20,1984 to Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 at Saint Louis to receive the Petition for the Degrees of Masonry ofJeffrey AllenJohnson, a non-resident ofthe State of Missouri. July 6, 1984 to Bernie Lodge No. 573 at Bernie to host Piggott Lodge No. 545 at Piggott, Arkansas, for a fraternal visit on Saturday, September 22, 1984 when Piggott Lodge will confer the Degree of Master Mason on their own proficient Fellow Craft at the previously dedicated outdoor site on the farm of Brother Dawsey D. Forbis, using Arkansas Ritual. July 27, 1984 to Iva:nhoe Lodge No. 446 at Kansas City to consider and take action on the request of Wyandotte Lodge No.3 at Kansas City, Kansas to receive the Petition for the Degrees of Masonry of Darl E. Hickman, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri. August 17, 1984 to Armen G. Kayarian, Master of Missouri Gateway Table Lodge No. 1, for a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction, sponsored by Mizpah Lodge No. 639 to be convened on Thursday Evening, August 30, 1984 at the Mizpah Masonic Temple at 12030 Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, Missouri. August 17, 1984 to Mount Vernon Lodge No. 99 at Mount Vernon to consider and to take action on the request of San Diego Lodge No. 35 at San Diego, California for Waiver of Jurisdiction over Brother James Harold Haskin, whose place of residence is Mount Vernon, Missouri. August 29, 1984 to Meridian Lodge No.2 at Saint Louis to receive the Petition for Affiliation of Brother Walter Russell Jackson, a non-resident of the State of Missouri. September 5, 1984 to Occidental Lodge No. 163 at Overland to receive the Petition for the Degrees of John V. Wortman, a non-resident of the State of Missouri. September 19, 1984 to Solomon Lodge No. 271 at Springfield to adopt the Amendment of Article 2, Section 1 of the Lodge By-Laws that provides for the Annual Election of Officers at the Stated Communication in the Month of November, which adopted Amendment shortens the terms of the Officers elected in December 1983 for the year 1983-1984. September 20, 1984, with the concurrence of R.W. Deputy Grand Master Vern H. Schneider, to Wor. Brother Leon A. Riccardi, Master of George Washington Lodge No.9 at Saint Louis, for the Lodge to make a fraternal visit to Glenview Lodge No. 1058 at Glenview, Illinois for the Thirty-Fifth Annual Tri-State Reunion on Saturday, September 29, 1984. DISPENSATIONS
By order ofM.W. Grand Master Robert]. Crede, Dispensations were issued that authorized the transaction of matters of lodge business, as follows: September 28, 1983, to Billy Ray Link, 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 2, 1983. September 28, 1983, to William G. Seibert, Worshipful Master of Tuscan Lodge No. 360, for holding a Special Communication of Tuscan Lodge No. 360 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday Afternoon, October 9, 1983. October 6, 1983, to Norman D. Potter, Worshipful Master of California Lodge No. 183, for holding a Special Communication of California Lodge No. 183 for the purpose
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of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday Afternoon, October 9, 1983. October 6, 1983, to Donald E. Haugen, Worshipful Master of Wentzville Lodge No. 46, for holding a Special Communication of Wentzville Lodge No. 46 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday Afternoon, October 30, 1983. October 18,1983, to Craig D. Miller, Worshipful Master of Laclede Lodge No. 83, for holding a Special Communication of Laclede Lodge No. 83 at Lebanon for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday Afternoon, December 18, 1983. October 18, 1983, to Vernon R. Frazee, 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 Afternoon, December 4, 1983. October 21, 1983, to Julian H. Stovall, Worshipful Master of Occidental Lodge No. 163 at Overland, for holding the Annual Election of Officers of Occidental Lodge No. 163 for the year 1983-1984 at the Stated Communication on the First Monday of the month of November (November 7, 1983) after written notice has been given to all resident members in accordance with Section 7.140 and Section 7.150 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. October 21, 1983, to Roy Washam, Worshipful Master of Buckner Lodge No. 501, for holding a Special Communication of Buckner Lodge No. 501 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday Afternoon, November 20, 1983. November 1, 1983, to Paul C. Smith, Worshipful Master of Hickory Hill Lodge No. 211, for holding a Special Communication of Hickory Hill Lodge No. 211 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, December 4, 1983. November 13,1983, to Donald F. PuIs, Worshipful Master of Union Lodge No. 593, for holding a Special Communication of Union Lodge No. 593 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, November 20, 1983. November 28, 1983, to Don L. Spickler, Worshipful Master of MissouriCommonwealth Lodge No.1, for holding a Special Communication of MissouriCommonwealth Lodge No.1 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Thursday Evening, December 1, 1983 in the Hall of Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 at Webster Groves, Missouri. November 28, 1983, to Daniel A. Fleschner, Worshipful Master of Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260, for holding a Special Communication of Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, December 4, 1983. November 28, 1983, to Wilben H. Dill, Worshipful Master ofJefferson Lodge No. 43, for holding a Special Communication ofJefferson Lodge No. 43 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, December 18, 1983. December 2, 1983 to -Dwayne D. Edwards, Worshipful Master of Saint James Lodge No. 230, for holding a Special Communication of Saint James Lodge No. 230 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday Afternoon, December 18, 1983. December 6, 1983, to Gene E. Kraft, Worshipful Master of Vienna Lodge No. 94, for holding a Special Communication of Vienna Lodge No. 94 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday Afternoon, December 11, 1983. December 5, 1983, to Richard L. Thomas, Worshipful Master of Grain Valley Lodge No. 644, for holding a Special Communication of Grain Valley Lodge No. 644 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Saturday Evening,
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December 10, 1983 in the Gymnasium of the Grain Valley High School, which place was Dedicated for Masonic Use in 1982. December 6, 1983, to Leon A. Riccardi, Worshipful Master of George Washington Lodge No.9, for holding Stated and Special Communications of George Washington Lodge No. 9 during the next several months, and for such period of time as may be necessary until the Officers and Members have made the decision relative to the permanent meeting place in the Hall of Meridian Lodge No.2 at 4500 Donovan Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri. December 6, 1983, to Alfred C. Vonderheide, Worshipful Master of MissouriCommonwealth Lodge No.1 for holding Stated and Special Communications of Missouri-Commonwealth Lodge No.1 during the months of December 1983, and January 1984, February 1984, and for such additional period of time as may be necessary until the Officers and Members have made the decision relative to the permanent meeting place, in the Hall of Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 at 12 East Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves, Missouri. January 4, 1984, to Richard C. Ferguson, Worshipful Master of New Bloomfield Lodge No. 60, for holding a Special Communication of New Bloomfield Lodge No. 60 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday Afternoon, January 15, 1984. January 13, 1984, to Herbert Vanlandingham, Worshipful Master of Santa Fe Lodge No. 462, for holding the Annual Election of Officers of Santa Fe Lodge No. 462 at the Stated Communication on the Second Wednesday of the month of February (February 8, 1984) or on the Fourth Wednesday of the month of February (February 22, 1984), after written notice is given to all resident members. January 31, 1984, to Artis L. Sumpter, Worshipful Master of Higbee Lodge No. 527, for holding the Annual Election of Officers of Higbee Lodge No. 527 at the Stated Communication on the Second Thursday of the month of February (February 9, 1984) or on the Fourth Thursday of the month of February (February 23, 1984), after written notice is given to all resident members. February 6,1984, to Harold H. Scanlon, Worshipful Master of Triangle Lodge No. 638, for holding Stated and Special Communications of Triangle Lodge No. 638 during the months of February and March 1984, and for such other period of time as may be necessary, in the Odd Fellows Hall at 3765 Lindell Boulevard, Saint Louis, Missouri. February 6,1984, to Roland E. Strobl, Worshipful Master of Herculaneum Lodge No. 338, for the conferral of the Degree of Master Mason on a Proficient Fellow Craft in such manner as may be appropriate in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate. The Degree is to be conferred under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, or of a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. The Grand Lecturer, or the Brother Master Mason specially deputed by him is to have ample notice in advance of the date when the Master Mason Degree is to be conferred. April 10, 1984, to Bill L. Frazier, Worshipful Master of Strafford Lodge No. 608, for holding a Special Communication of Strafford Lodge No. 608 on June 30, 1984, when the Past Master's Unit of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple will confer the Degree of Master Mason on a Proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site on the farm of Brother Tom Comstock, the place having been previously dedicated for Masonic Use by M.W. Brother J. Edward Blinn in 1972. April 17, 1984, to WilliamJ. Mundy, Worshipful Master of Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520, for holding a Special Communication of Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Saturday Evening, June 30, 1984, at Meridian Masonic Temple. April 25, 1984, to Albert W. Harbison, Worshipful Master of Brotherhood Lodge No. 269, for the conferral of the Degree of Fellow Craft and the Degree of Master Mason on the Brother (no name provided) in such manner as may be appropriate in consideration of his physical condition. The Degrees are to be conferred under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, or of a Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer.
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The Grand Lecturer, or the Brother specially deputed by him, shall have ample notice in advance of the dates when the Degrees are to be conferred. April 25, 1984, to Ray E. Mosher, Worshipful Master of Friendship Lodge No. 89, for taking a reballot on the Petitions of three (3) candidates for the Degrees of Masonry at the Stated Communication of Friendship Lodge No. 89 to be held on the Second Tuesday of the month of May (May 8, 1984) or on the Fourth Tuesday of the month of May (May 22, 1984) in accordance with Section 14.100, after notice to all resident members as set forth in Section 7.140 and Section 7.150. May 9, 1984, to Charles Warren Ohrvall, Worshipful Master of East Gate Lodge No. 630, for taking another ballot on the Petition of Joseph F. Elmer for the Degrees of Masonry and for taking another ballot on the Petition of Larry Glen Wilson for the Degrees of Masonry at the Stated Communication of East Gate Lodge No. 630 to be held on the First Tuesday of the month of June (June 5, 1984), after notice to all resident members as set forth in Section 7.140 and Section 7.150 and in the Ruling of the Grand Master in 1928 on Section 14.100. May 23, 1984, to John R. Garrett, Worshipful Master of Buckner Lodge No. 501, for holding a Special Communication of Buckner Lodge No. 501 for the purpose of conferring the Degree of Master Mason on Proficient Fellow Craft Phillip Henry Speiser and on Proficient Fellow Craft Douglas Allen Koontz onJune 16, 1984 at the outdoor site in the rock quarry on the property of Brother Joseph Crowder on U.S. Highway 24,just east of Independence, the place having been Dedicated for Masonic Use by R. W. Brother George V. McDougall in June 1983, or in the Independence Masonic TernpIe if the weather prevents the holding of the Special Communication outdoors. May 23,1984, to C. Richard Farrow, Worshipful Master of Independence Lodge No. 76, for holding a Special Communication of Independence Lodge No. 76 on June 16, 1984, at the outdoor site in the rock quarry on the property of Brother Joseph Crowder on U.S. Highway 24, just east of Independence, the place having been dedicated for Masonic Use by R.W. Brother George V. McDougall in June 1983. May 31,1984, to Harold L. Lashley, Worshipful Master of Leadwood Lodge No. 598, for the conferral of the Degree of Master Mason on Proficient Fellow Craft Charles Wolfe in such manner as may be appropriate in consideration ofthe physical condition of the candidate. The Degree is to be conferred under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, or of a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. June 5,1984, to William E. Broggi, Sr., Worshipful Master of Blue Springs Lodge No. 337, for holding a Special Communication of Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 for the purpose ofthe conferral of the Degree of Master Mason on Proficient Fellow Craft Jack E. Bernet on June 16, 1984 at the outdoor site in the rock quarry on the property of Brother Joseph Crowder on U.S. Highway 24, just east of Independence, the place having been dedicated for Masonic Use by R.W. Brother George V. McDougall inJune 1983. June 11, 1984, to Raymond W.Jaco, Worshipful Master of Tyro Lodge No. 12, for holding a Special Communication of Tyro Lodge No. 12 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday Afternoon, June 24, 1984. June 12, 1984, to L. L. Scott, Worshipful Master of Southwest Lodge No. 466, for holding a Special Communication of Southwest Lodge No. 466 on Saturday Evening, August 4, 1984 at the outdoor site which has been previously inspected, approved, and dedicated for Masonic Use. June 16, 1984, to Benjamin F. Cooley, Worshipful Master of Rolla Lodge No. 213, for Opening a Special Communication of Rolla Lodge No. 213 on Sunday Morning,J une 24, 1984, preparatory to attendance at the morning worship service of a local church for the purpose of the observance of Saint John's Day. July 6, 1984, to Roy L. Lott, Worshipful Master of Bernie Lodge No. 573, for holding a Special Communication of Bernie Lodge No. 573 for the purpose of hosting Piggott Lodge No. 545 at Piggott, Arkansas for a fraternal visit and for the conferral of the Degree of Master Mason on Proficient Fellow Crafts of Piggott Lodge and Bernie Lodge,
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respectively, on Saturday, September 22, 1984 at the outdoor site on the farm of Brother Dawsey D. Forbis, which was dedicated for Masonic Use by R.W. District Deputy Oscar B. Rogers - Dist. 60 in 1983. July 27, 1984 to James L. Parrott, Worshipful Master of Tyro Lodge No. 12, for holding a Special Communication of Tyro Lodge No. 12 on Saturday Evening, August 18, 1984 at the outdoor site on the Lowell E. Bay farm on Highway 8, which place was Dedicated for Masonic Use by RW. District Deputy Grand Master C. Nolen Miller in 1978. August 2, 1984, to John Witte III, Worshipful Master of Greensburg Lodge No. 414, for holding a Special Communication of Greensburg Lodge No. 414 with Memphis Lodge No. 16 for the purpose of the conferral of the Degree of Master Mason on a Proficient Fellow Craft on Saturday Morning, August 18, 1984 at the outdoor site in the Kaser Quarry, which place was Dedicated for Masonic Use in June 1976. August 2, 1984, to Leland D. Stott, Worshipful Master of Memphis Lodge No. 16, for holding a Special Communication of Memphis Lodge No. 16 with Greensburg Lodge No. 414 for the purpose of the conferral of the Degree of Master Mason on a Proficient Fellow Craft on Saturday Morning, August 18, 1984, at the ourdoor site in the Kaser Quarry, which place was Dedicated for Masonic Use in June 1976. August 8, 1984, to Quantrell C. "Tony" Robbins, Worshipful Master of Weston Lodge No. 53, for holding a Special Communication ofWeston Lodge No. 53 for the purpose of the conferral of the DeKI"ee of Master Mason on a Proficient Fellow Craft on Saturday, September 15, 1984 at the outdoor site on the farm of Brother L. R. Vaughn, which place was Dedicated for Masonic Use by M.W. Past Grand Master Lewis C. Wes Cook.
By order of M.W. Grand Master Robert J. Crede, Dispensations were issued for the dedication of halls (buildings, rooms, places) for Masonic Use, as follows: September 28, 1983, to J. Edward Blinn, Most Worshipful Past Grand Master, for Opening a Specific Communication of the Grand Lodge on Sunday Afternoon, October 2, 1983, and for conducting the Grand Lodge Ceremony of Dedication ofthe Hall of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Hartville for Masonic Use, where Joppa Lodge No. 411 will meet in Stated and Special Communications. November 21, 1983, to Vern H. Schneider, Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, for Opening a Specific Communication of the Grand Lodge in the present meeting place ofTexas Lodge No. 177 at Houston, Missouri on Sunday Afternoon, December 11, 1983 and for conducting the Grand Lodge Ceremonies of Laying the Cornerstone and of Dedication of the New Hall for Masonic Use. March 1, 1984, toJ. Edward Blinn, Most Worshipful Past Grand Master, for Opening a Specific Communication of the Grand Lodge on Sunday Afternoon, March 4, 1984, at the present meeting place of Pleasant Hope Lodge No. 467 at Pleasant Hope, Missouri, and for conducting the Grand Lodge Ceremonies of Laying the Cornerstone and Dedication for Masonic Use of the New Building of Pleasant Hope Lodge No. 467. HEALING ORDERS
Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 at St. Joseph M.W. Grand Master RobertJ. Crede determined that the irregularity ofthe Officers and Members of Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 relative to the Conferral of the Degree of Entered Apprentice on a duly elected candidate - the Conferral of the Degree without the Dispensation of the Grand Master granted in accordance with Section 13.110. Physically Disqualified Candidates occurred through no fault of the Brother. The Grand Master caused the Entered Apprentice to be healed in accordance with Section 13.140 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. By the "Healing Order" the Brother is entitled to the rights and privileges of an Entered Apprentice of Brother-
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hood Lodge No. 269 and will be eligible to advance in and complete his Masonic Work by the authority of the Dispensation granted in accordance with Section 13.110 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Charity Lodge No. 331 at St. Joseph
M.W. Grand Master Robert]. Crede determined that the irregularity relative to the proceeding of Charity Lodge No. 331 relative to the Conferral of the Degree of Fellow Craft on Brother Michael Lebsack, who had failed to present himself for advancement within one year after having received the Degree of Entered Apprentice and for whom the lodge did not extend the time one additional year prior to the expiration of the year occurred through no fault of the Brother. The Grand Master caused the Fellow Craft - Michael Lebsackto be healed in accordance with Section 13.140 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. By the Order of Healing Brother Michael Lebsack is entitled to the rights and privileges of a Fellow Craft of Charity Lodge No. 331 and will be entitled to be raised to the Degree of Master Mason as prescribed by law and practice of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. COURTESIES
Lodges of Missouri accommodated 40 lodges of other Grand]urisdictions and performed fraternal services. The requests for fraternal courtesies were received through the offices of the Grand Secretaries, respectively, and were transmitted to Missouri lodges. Constituent lodges of Missouri made 88 requests of lodges of other states for fraternal courtesies: Conferrals of degrees, investigations to determine fitness for reinstatement to good standing after suspension for non-payment of dues, investigations to determine fitness of petitioners to receive the Degrees of Masonry, assistance with the preparation of the Application for Admission to the Masonic Home of Missouri, presentation of the FIFTY-YEAR BUTTON of the Grand Lodge of Missouri to veteran brothers living outside the State of Missouri, inquiries for information on the whereabouts and conditions of "lost" brothers, requests to obtain the date of death of deceased brothers, the provision of gifts at Christmas time, requests for visitation of aged and incapacitated brothers, etc. In addition, many requests for facts of Masonic history were exchanged and processed to provide verification of Masonic affiliation to support membership in an appendant (adoptive or youth) organization of the Masonic Family and for genealogy research, to complete membership records in transactions of transfer of membership, to provide the latest mailing address for affiliates of other Masonic bodies. No record was kept on the great number of these requests for fraternal courtesies. Authorizations for Masonic Funeral Services were given and received; the count of these fraternal courtesies is not included in the figures printed above. FIFTY-YEAR BUTTON PRESENTATIONS
The Grand Lodge and the Constituent Lodges of Missouri gave honor and extended recognition to 288 Veteran Brothers with the award of the FIFTYYEAR BUTTON during the Year 1983-1984. M.W. Grand Master Robertj. Crede approved the presentation of the Fifty-Year Button ofthe Grand Lodge of Missouri who attained the disting-uished status of Fifty-Year Master Mason
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by faithful interest in the well-being of our Brotherhood as a member in good standing for 50 years. RECIPIENTS OF FIFTY-YEAR BUTrON OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI JULY
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Adair Lodge No. 366: George David Whiteside, Robert D. Rogers, Waldo B. Miller Albert Pike Lodge No. 219: Frank H. Backstrom Anchor Lodge No. 443: John Butler Hershey, Herman August Orlick Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377: Thomas (John) Lester Wheatley Apollo Lodge No. 529: GeorgeJ. Neumayer, S. M. Harris, Charles N. Hostkoetter, William J. Goerisch Athens Lodge No. 127: John Oliver Thompson Aurora Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 267: Russel G. Stoeker Benevolence Lodge No. 170: Chester A. Bristow Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642: Samuel Lott, Samuel Krupnick, Eli Spielberg Billings Lodge No. 379: Osro Hogan Sears Bolivar Lodge No. 195: Doyle Clinton McCraw Bosworth Lodge No. 597: Elzie Steele Branson Lodge No. 587: Alfred H. Alexander, George E. Thiel, James J. Phillips Brentwood Lodge No. 616: Raymond E. Wilkinson Brookfield Lodge No. 86: Oren Eugene Hurlbert Brotherhood Lodge No. 269: Samuel Max Gutridge, Sam L. Shineman, Earl F. King Buckner Lodge No. 501: Raymond F. Douglas California Lodge No. 183: George Arthur Riley, George B. Clark Cass Lodge No. 147: Ernest Runnenburger Censor Lodge No. 172: Carl A. Powell, Lawson Rodney Romjue, Levi B. Haden, Elmer S. Howell Central Crossing Lodge No. 674: Robert W. Main Chaffee Lodge No. 615: Vernon B. LaVal Charity Lodge No. 331: Harold C. Edwards, James S. Allen Clayton Lodge No. 601: Bernhardt Scott DeBurgh, Raymond P. Smith Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520: Herman H. S. Paradies, John Jacob Dixon Clinton Lodge No. 548: Robert Hill Clintonville Lodge No. 482: Vincent Strain Columbia Lodge No. 534: Elwin P. Scott, Nelson Lee Bay Compass Lodge No. 120: Malcomb Bruce Magers Corinthian Lodge No. 265: Carl Edward Alburtis Cornerstone Lodge No. 323: Walter M. Ehrlich, Jerome W. Steele, RobertJ. Golub, Milton Bluestein Country Club Lodge No. 656: Roi P. Mathieu, Harold Crown Roll Cuba Lodge No. 312: James Howard Landon Delphian Lodge No. 137: Glenn O. Brown DeSoto Lodge No. 119: Norman Jackson East Gate Lodge No. 630: Tony P. Anthos, Howard Douglas Tracy, William Edward Bilbro, Robert Hale Benneson, Albert John Raup, Leonard Robert Buff, Richard Weakly Morrow Easter Lodge No. 575: James E. Ward Edina Lodge No. 291: Edward A. Bowen Elvins Lodge No. 599: Edward V. Whitson, Willard L. Roper, Pope R. McHenry Fayette Lodge No. 47: Glenn Russell Dickerson, Roy E. White Fellowship Lodge No. 345: Charles Lee Sweatt Forsyth Lodge No. 453: Ben A. Clemons Four Mile Lodge No. 212: Luther E. Price Freedom Lodge No. 636: Charles Stegmann Friend Lodge No. 352: Herbert R. Brazeale, Milton E. Vail
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Fulton Lodge No. 48: Roy Copeland Atwater, James St. George Tucker, Eddie Lee Scott Gallatin Lodge No. 106: Arthur L. Landes Gate City Lodge No. 522: Max M. Sheldon, Mitchell Charno, Arlen S. Donaldson Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422: Freeman Emery Johnston Good Hope Lodge No. 218: Elmer M. C. Dencker Gower Lodge No. 397: Charles Dayton Kelley Grandview Lodge No. 618: Goldman E. Merritt Gray Summit Lodge No. 173: George W. Mitchell, Emmet H. Drewel Greensburg Lodge No. 414: Floyd Slocum Dunn Greenville Lodge No. 107: Chester R. Schmidt Hale City Lodge No. 216: Earl Leslie Deardorff Hamilton Lodge No. 224: George D. Dodge, Daniel Tray Hopkins Hebron Lodge No. 354: Hollis Russell Kennett, Archie Pearl Wilson, Everett Robert Head Hemple Lodge No. 37: Ernest H. McCann Herculaneum Lodge No. 338: Lester L. Hoffarth Hermitage Lodge No. 288: Orie I. Chappell Hickory Hill Lodge No. 211: Roy W. Henley Holden Lodge No. 262: Earl M. Brown, James A. Simpson Hope Lodge No. 251: Thomas W. Sincox, Russell C. Jones Howard Lodge No.4: William Taft Rueff Independence Lodge No. 76: Glenn H. Adams Ionia Lodge No. 381: Rea Snodgrass Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446: Coburn Jones, John Wickert, Lewis E. Church, Alfred Bostic Couch, Howard Adams, George Dewey Heath, Leo Dewitt Hewlett, Frank Joseph Vogel Jacksonville Lodge No. 541: R. M. Carter Jefferson Lodge No.4 3: Burt A. Matthes, Jerome R. Wollman, Russell Emmett Schneider, Fleet Leroy Meade Jennings Lodge No. 640: William George Dobyns, David Raymond Mallett Joachim Lodge No. 164: Harry Long Joplin Lodge No. 335: Sam Landauer, Ira Wallace Fillingham, Edwin Harold Denham, John Dalton DeShazer Kansas City Lodge No. 220: Talbert M. Busby, Alfred E. Krull Kearney Lodge No. 311: Alonzo C. Skirvin, Claude Melton Keystone Lodge No. 243: Clyde N. Hunsaker King Hill Lodge No. 376: James L. Claycomb, Sr., Ross S. Phillips Kirkwood Lodge No. 484: Harold J. Taylor, Francis S. Austin Labelle Lodge No. 222: David William Wilson Lamar Lodge No. 292: Roy Bass Latimer Lodge No. 145: Lawnie Z. Trolinger Lebanon Lodge No. 77: John Tom Mullen, Malcolm Kenneth Gibson Lexington Lodge No. 149: Boyd A. Myers, John H. Rabius, A. B. Tarwater, Erwin A. Limberg, Aubrey J. Taylor Liberty Lodge No. 31: Earl Monroe Summers Lick Creek Lodge No. 302: Amos Stevens Lilbourn Lodge No. 666: William H. Ice Linn Creek Lodge No. 152: Nathan Wasserman, Ernest Randolph McNeil Marceline Lodge No. 481: Walter E. Axcell Mendon Lodge No. 628: Frank Fox Mercer Lodge No. 35: William A. Mabe, Trilby Mulvaney, Byron Ivery Axtell Meridian Lodge No.2: Robert E. J. Godin, Dewey C. Hiltibidal Missouri-Commonwealth Lodge No.1: William McKinley Williams, Joseph Frank Grossius Mizpah Lodge No. 639: Earl L. Overbeck, Warren B. Small, Alexander M. Hill Moberly Lodge No. 344: Marion E. Lamb Mokane Lodge No. 612: George Harry Blackmore
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Monett Lodge No. 129: Roscoe T. Woolsey Morley Lodge No. 184: Truman Jasper Foster Mosaic Lodge No. 351: Virgil Otho Sutton, Loval (Lovel) F. Hatridge Naphtali Lodge No. 25: Fred W. Queensen, Jr. Nodaway Lodge No. 470: ]. R. Wells, Jr., Gordon T. Bennett North Star Lodge No. 157: Corporal Cohen, James Wesley LaHue Northeast Lodge No. 643: Sam B. Whiteman Oregon Lodge No. 139: Harold P. Clapper Orient Lodge No. 546: Leonard Willard Ribelin, Viggo Alexander Nelson, John Paul Lamborn, Edwin Hartz, Adam P. Sledz, Clifford Russell Waters Osage Lodge No. 303: Burton W. Hoffman Owensville Lodge No. 624: Ralph E. Warden Palestine Lodge No. 241: Delton Carl Hilderbrand, William F. Schmidt Parrott Lodge No. 308: Gerald E. Hancock Paul Revere Lodge No. 330: William Henry Nommensen Pendleton Lodge No. 551: Paul A. Overall Perseverance Lodge No. 92: Robert E. Babcock Pilot Knob Lodge No. 182: William G. Hicks Plato Lodge No. 469: Floyd Duff Plattsburg Lodge No. 113: Roy R. Chumbley Polar Star Lodge No. 79: Herbert D. Franklin Pomegranate Lodge No. 95: Darrell O. Briggs Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209: Kasper George Dabner, Benton Gerand Milster Potosi Lodge No. 131: Lewis E. Smith, Charles E. Smith Pride ofthe West Lodge No. 179:0scarP. Wieland, Vernon]. Mohrman, HarryW. Tadlock Progress Lodge No. 657: Thomas Lyle Drennen Purity Lodge No. 658: August Keil, Jr. Pyramid Lodge No. 180: Richard Harvey Rammelsburg, Sr., John Grob Scharr, Frederick Herman Kosten Raytown Lodge No. 391: Gus M. Prigel, Forest C. Muir, Leslie N. Williams, John A. Miller Republic Lodge No. 570: Robert G. Weaver Rising Sun Lodge No. 13: Claude Elmo Williams Robert Burns Lodge No. 496: Hervill E. Grisham, Hugh Tan Harlin Rolla Lodge No. 213: Douglas Clark Harvey, Irwin Klein, Elmer Alfred Roemer, Ralph Marcellus, Herman W. Toben Rosendale Lodge No. 404: Chester A. Adkins Rural Lodge No. 316: Howard George Milton Rutledge Lodge No. 572: J. Truman Irwin, Harry J. Hicks St. James Lodge No. 230: Guy F. Kirgan, Charles E. Vetter St. John's Lodge No. 28: William Finley Tillitt St. Joseph Lodge No. 78: James Madison Roderick, Basil B. Nichols St. Louis Lodge No. 20: Isadore Irvin Greenberg St. Mark's Lodge No. 93: Edward J. Gilbert, Shelby D. Aubuchon, Earl A. Lorimier Salem Lodge No. 225: Paul Clark Hagler Senath Lodge No. 513: W. D. Montgomery Shekinah Lodge No. 256: Russell J. Hayes Sikeston Lodge No. 310: Lloyd Rayburn Skidmore Lodge No. 511: Frank M. Coston, Thomas W. Turner, Byron Douglas Young Somerset Lodge No. 206: Lester W. McDonald South Gate Lodge No. 547: Walter Lee Mathews, Roy Clifton Zimmerman, Virgil William Duvall, William Terry Clement Stockton Lodge No. 283: Whitley Pierce Miller Summit Lodge No. 263: Lyle B. Knight, Charles I. Dick Swope Park Lodge No. 617: Herman B. Tribue, Glenn Butler Temple Lodge No. 299: James Donald Murphy
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Triangle Lodge No. 638: Roy Uliss Lane Trilumina Lodge No. 205: Walter Davis Trowel Lodge No. 440: Otis S. Capps Tuscan Lodge No. 360: David Rust Hensley Twilight Lodge No. 114: Ernest C. Cottle, Ferdinand Cottle Union Lodge No. 593: Jake Kohn United Lodge No.5: John Allen Morris, Carl Harold Threlkeld Van Buren Lodge No. 509: T. B. Koger, Leo Anderson Wakanda Lodge No. 52: Herman T. Miller Warrenton Lodge No. 609: Otto Timmerberg Washington Lodge No. 87: Wayne Engle Taylor, Lacey Stapp Waverly Lodge No. 61: William Closterman Wayne Lodge No. 526: Lionell C. Mullikin Webster Groves Lodge No. 84: Edward Saunders Skipwith, Russell S. Branstetter, Raymond F. McCallister Wellington Lodge No. 22: Chester V. Jenkins Wellston Lodge No. 613: Eugene C. Kemmer, Carl W. Pippin, Beverly Dillenbeck Washburn Wentzville Lodge No. 46: Albert Hermon Oberlag Weston Lodge No. 53: James Coburn Ross, Charles Henry Quinley Whitewater Lodge No. 417: Ashley Enos Drennan, Daniel F. Jones, Arthur C. Kinder Winigan Lodge No. 540: Chester W. Hill Zeredatha Lodge No. 189: Ezock Herman Spair, Richard Harold Thorp CERTIFICATES AND CARDS FOR RITUAL PROFICIENCY
Certificates and cards were written for authorized instructors in the Proficiency or Candidates Lectures (Subdivision I); cards were written for authorized instructors (Subdivision II, Part 1 and Part 2 and Part 3); cards were written for authorized instructors (Subdivision III). The certificates and cards were issued in accordance with the Certificate Plan of the Grand Lodge Committee on Ritual, as submitted through the Reports of the Examining Committees. Miss Lori J. Harris of the Grand Lodge Office Staff kept all the records of the Reports of Examining Committees, prepared quarterly reports on the certificates and cards issued during the periods, respectively, for the Chairman and Members of the Ritual Committee, and prepared the cumulative report for the Year July 1, 1983-June 30,1984. The names of the Master Masons whose applications were approved are included in the Report of the Committee on Ritual. The Grand Secretary wrote the certificates and cards for Subdivision I, the cards for Subdivision II, and the cards for Subdivision III. SUBDIVISION
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Originals First Renewals (A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Second Renewals (B) Third Renewals (C) Fourth Renewals (D) Fifth Renewals (E) Gold Sixth Renewals (F) Gold Seventh Renewals (G) Gold Eighth Renewals (H) Gold Ninth Renewals (I) Gold. . . . . . . . . .. Tenth Renewals Gold........... Eleventh Renewals (K) Gold . . . . . . ..
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Part 2 continued) First Renewals (A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19 Second Renewals (B) 16 Third Renewals (C) 8 Fourth Renewals (D) 4 1 Fifth Renewals (E) Gold Sixth Renewals (F) Gold 2 Seventh Renewals (G) Gold 4 Eighth Renewals (H) Gold 2 Ninth Renewals (I) Gold 1 Eleventh Renewals (K) Gold . . . . . . . . 1 Twelfth Renewals (L) Gold .. . . . . . . . 1 SUBDIVISION II - PART 3 Originals 20
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The Grand Secretary wrote the 283 certificates and cards for Subdivision I, the 215 cards for Subdivision II, and the 67 Cards for Subdivision III. MISSOURI LODGES AND CANDIDATES YOUNGER THAN
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YEARS OF AGE
The constituent lodges of Missouri submitted a supplemental report with the 1984 Annual Return and provided information on the number of candidates between the ages of 18 and 21 years. The figures given in the supplemental reports were compared with the dates of birth entered in Section (C) on page 2 of the 1984 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 made satisfactory proficiency in the Master Mason (Third) Degree Number of Master Masons between the ages of 18 and 21 holding Office: Elective or Appointive AREA MEETINGS: WINTER-SPRING
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M.W. Grand Master RobertJ. Crede conducted 13 Area Meetings for Lodge Officers and Masonic Home Information Representatives during the months of February, March and April. Information notices (invitations-announcements) were sent to four officers of each Constituent Lodge (Worshipful Master with the materials for the Masonic Home Information Representative included, Senior Warden,Junior Warden, Secretary - mailed by personally and individually addressed correspondence), to Past Grand Masters, to Grand Lodge Officers, to District Deputy Grand Masters, to District Deputy Grand Lecturers, to Chairmen and Members of Grand Lodge Committees. The Grand Lodge sincerely appreciates every kind attention extended 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 "GOOD MEN'S MEALS" - the very essential part of every successful Masonic gathering. We are grateful to the District Deputy Grand Masters who collected the facts and figures on attendance from the Worshipful Masters of the respective
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Lodges, so that the guarantees might be made for the meals and who registered the Officers of Lodges, so that we might prepare the following report. Area 1 - Rolla - Friday Evening, February 10 Lodge Officers Present 82 District Deputy Grand Masters Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 District Deputy Grand Lecturers Present Masonic Home Information Representatives Present ~* Total Area Attendance 97(75%) Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Area 2 - Saint Louis - Friday Evening, February 24 273 Lodge Officers Present District Deputy Grand Masters Present 9 District Deputy Grand Lecturers Present 9 --1Q* Masonic Home Information Representatives Present Total Area Attendance 337(83.143%) Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 Area 3 - Piedmont - Friday Evening, March 2 Lodge Officers Present 82 District Deputy Grand Masters Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 District Deputy Grand Lecturers Present Masonic Home Information Representatives Present ~* Total Area Attendance 103(68.7%) Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Area 4 - Sikeston - Saturday Evening, March 3 103 Lodge Officers Present District Deputy Grand Masters Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3 District Deputy Grand Lecturers Present ---.!i* Masonic Home Information Representatives Present Total Area Attendance 124(70.5%) Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Area 5 - Mexico - Thursday Evening, March 8 Lodge Officers Present 78 District Deputy Grand Masters Present ...................... 4 4 District Deputy Grand Lecturers Present Masonic Home Information Representatives Present ---.!i* Total Area Attendance 100(83.5%) Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Area 6 - Boonville - Saturday Evening, March 10 Lodge Officers Present III District Deputy Grand Masters Present .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 District Deputy Grand Lecturers Present Masonic Home Information Representatives Present ---.l1* Total Area Attendance 138(77.564%) Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Area 7 Edina - Tuesday Evening, April 24 (Rescheduled due to weather) Lodge Officers Present 106 District Deputy Grand Masters Present 4 5 District Deputy Grand Lecturers Present ---..!Q* Masonic Home Information Representatives Present Total Area Attendance 131(81.56%) Grand Officers and Others Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Area 8 ~ Mansfield - Friday Evening, March 23 Lodge Officers Present 132
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District Deputy Grand Masters Present ................. 4 4 District Deputy Grand Lecturers Present --1Q* Masonic Home Information Representatives Present Total Area Attendance 160(80%) Grand Officers and Others Present 12 Area 9 - Carthage - Saturday Evening, March 24 124 Lodge Officers Present ........... 5 District Deputy Grand Masters Present 5 District Deputy Grand Lecturers Present ---l.Q* Masonic Home Information Representatives Present Total Area Attendance 150(79.76%) Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present 9 Area 10 - Clinton - Friday Evening, March 30 104 Lodge Officers Present .............. 5 District Deputy Grand Masters Present 5 District Deputy Grand Lecturers Present ---l.Q* Masonic Home Information Representatives Present Total Area Attendance 130(77.55%) Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Area 11 - Independence - Saturday Evening, March 31 Lodge Officers Present 165 6 District Deputy Grand Masters Present. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 District Deputy Grand Lecturers Present -.1:1* Masonic Home Information Representatives Present Total Area Attendance 204(87.2%) Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Area 12 - Saint Joseph - Friday Evening, April 13 155 Lodge Officers Present 7 District Deputy Grand Masters Present 6 District Deputy Grand Lecturers Present ---.!Q* Masonic Home Information Representatives Present Total Area Attendance 183(78.14%) Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Area 13 - Chillicothe - Saturday Evening, April 14 Lodge Officers Present 103 8 District Deputy Grand Masters Present 6 District Deputy Grand Lecturers Present ~* Masonic Home Information Representatives Present Total Area Attendance 135(65.73%) Grand Lodge Officers and Others Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
* Without duplication. GRAND LODGE MONEY
The First National Bank of Kansas City Deposits: The payments of Constituent Lodges of the "AMOUNT DUE GRAND LODGE" per the Annual Returns Interest income on investments Receipts from sales of the publications of the Committee on Masonic Education by transfer from the Revolving Account Miscellaneous receipts
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Withdrawals: The payments to the Masonic Home of Missouri and the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association of initiation fees, to the Masonic Home of Missouri on per capita, and to the Masonic Service Association of the United States on the two (2) direct appropriations of the Grand Lodge. The payments on the costs of printing and distribution of the quarterly issues of The Freemason Magazine. The transfer of funds to the Imprest Account as the reimbursement for authorized disbursements. The payment of other expenditures on budget and by special authorization. Disaster and Relief Fund - The First National Bank of Kansas City Deposits: The contributions received from Lodges for the Grand Lodge "EYE CAN" Disaster - Relief Charity Program Withdrawals: Donations to Charity, on direction of the Grand Lodge Charity Committee Imprest Account -
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Deposits: Receipts from the sales of books, publications, forms, supplies of the Grand Lodge; the annual dues receipt cards; District Deputy Grand Master and District Deputy Grand Lecturer Aprons; Past District Deputy Grand Master and Past District Deputy Grand Lecturer Silver Lapel Pins; Grand Lodge Officer Lapel Pins. Miscellaneous Receipts Withdrawals: Payments on the costs of items sold to Lodges and individuals through the Grand Lodge Office, and on such other transactions as have been and are authorized and approved. The Exchange National Bank of Jefferson City Deposits: The remittances on the subscriptions of interested persons at the rate of $2.00 per year. Withdrawals: Payments to the General Fund of the Grand Lodge for each issue of the magazine at the rate of $0.50 per subscription. Mileage and Per Diem Account - The Exchange National Bank ofJefferson City
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budget and in accordance with the Report of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem Withdrawals: Payments of mileage and per diem on attendance at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge as prescribed by Grand Lodge Law. The records of receipts and disbursements have been submitted to the Auditor for examination. The Report of the Auditor verifies the accounts and the records. DISTRIBUTION OF THE 1983 "CUMULATIVE ANNUAL POCKET PART" The 1983 "Cumulative Annual Pocket Part," prepared by the Grand Lodge Committee on By-Laws, was mailed as follows: 1. Four (4) copies to each Constituent Lodge, addressed in care of the respective Secretary, for the use of the Officers and Members. 2. Copies to each official of the Grand Lodge: Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, Grand Officers Emeritus, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Lecturers, Chairmen and Members of Grand Lodge Committees. 3. Copies to other Grand Lodges in fraternal relations with this Grand Lodge and to organizations of The Masonic Family of Missouri. 4. Copies to individual Brothers who own personal copies of the 1977 Edition of the Constitution andRy-Laws -1958, provided name and current address information are recorded in the "Pocket Part File."
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF 162ND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION The Official Proceedings of the 162nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge ofMissouri were written, printed, and sent out to each Lodge, to each Official of the Grand Lodge, to each Past Grand Master and Grand Officer Emeritus, and to each Grand Lodge in fraternal relationship with this Grand Lodge, as set forth in Section 2.040(h) of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. The books of Proceedings - the property of the Grand Lodge - are loaned to Constituent Lodges and to Officers of the Grand Lodge and to others entitled to receive the volumes for such period of time as the contents are pertinent and useful as sources of information pertaining to the operation and government of the Lodges and the Grand Lodge in accordance with Laws and Practices of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. When the Proceedings no longer serve the intended purposes, the books are to be returned to the Grand Lodge Office. Regulations of the United States Postal Service permit the mailing of the books of Proceedings at "Library Materials" postage rate on the basis of the conditions stated in the preceding paragraph. DISTRIBUTIONS DURING THE GRAND LODGE YEAR 1983-1984 1. Mileage and Per Diem Checks for attendance at the 162nd Annual Communication to Lodge Representatives and others who did not pick them up at the close of the Grand Lodge Session. 2. To the Worshipful Masters and the Secretaries of All Constituent Lodges: The announcement of the two (2) Charity Programs of M.W. Grand Master Robert J. Crede - (A) "A PENNY A DAY FOR THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI," with a supply of GOLD SEALS to be affixed to the Dues Receipt Cards of Brothers who contributed at least $3.65; (B) DISASTER-RELIEF CHARITY PROGRAM.
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3. Packets to all lodges and to all on the official mailing list. Contents: Propositions ADOPTED at 162nd Annual Communication; Proposition REJECTED at 162nd Annual Communication; Proposed Amendments of Grand Lodge By-Laws presented at 162nd Annual Communication to lie over for action at the 163rd Annual Communication (September 1984); Recognition of Grand Lodge of Spain and Recognition of the Grand Lodge of the State of Rio DeJaneiro (Brazil); the Grand Lodge Committee on Ritual: "RECEPTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS" and "THE TEST OATH"; Grand Lodg-e Achievement Award: STANDARDS AND APPLICATION; Masonic Education Committee Programs: Slide and Film Programs; Masonic Home of Missouri; Charity Projects for the Grand Lodge Year 1983-1984; The Freemason Magazine: Name and Address of the Editor; Name and Address information of the adult leaders ofthe three recognized youth organizations: Order of DeMolay, Order of Job's Daughters, Order of the Rainbow for Girls; Order form - "LIST OF LODGES MASONIC 1984"; Rosters of names, addresses, telephone numbers: Grand Lodge Officers 1983-1984, Past Grand Masters and Grand Officers Emeritus, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Lecturers, Chairman and Members of Grand Lodge Committees. 4. Information to lodges of the availability of the "RECEPTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS" and "THE TEST OATH" printed in small booklet form by the Grand Lodge Committee on Ritual. 5. Written notice to the Worshipful Master and the Secretary of each Lodge that lacked representation at the 162nd Annual Communication (September 1983 at Saint Louis), as set forth in Section 7.230(b): November 15, 1983 and August 15, 1984. Copies to Senior Warden, Junior Warden, District Deputy Grand Master, and District Deputy Grand Lecturer. 6. Notification to the Lodges of the 10th Masonic District of the appointment ofR.W. BrotherJames D. Lollar as the District Deputy Grand Lecturer for the unexpired term 1983-1984. 7. ANNOUNCEMENT-INVITATION for AREA MEETINGS: WINTERSPRING 1984 to four officers of each Lodge (Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Secretary) and to all on the official mailing list. 8. Instructions to Lodges (Lodge Secretaries) on sending total amounts of the contributions for the "AT LEAST A PENNY A DAY" Charity Project to the Masonic Home. "1984 REPORT CARD" and self-addressed envelope were included. 9. First ANNOUNCEMENT-INVITATION for the 163rd Annual Communication to be held at Saint Louis in September 1984, with hotel ratereservation cards - to all Lodges and to all on official mailing list. 10. Computer Print-Outs of Master Masons - Addresses, with cover letter and instructions for update and correction, to all Lodges addressed in care of Lodge Secretaries. Worshipful Masters received cover letter and instructions. 11. Duplicate Blanks for the 1984 Annual Return, with sheets of instructions and related pages for supplemental reports - to all Lodges, addressed in care of Lodge Secretaries. Worshipful Masters, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Lecturers received appropriate cover letter and sheets of instructions. 12. Information for Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden of
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each Chartered Lodge on the deputation of "PROXY" and on the appointment of a Master Mason of the Lodge as the Representative for "ATTENDANCE RECORDS ONLY." The "Cherry-Colored 1984 Proxy Card" was included with the correspondence for the three (3) officers, respectively. Copy of the correspondence was sent to all Lodges Secretaries for their information. Information on THE GRAND LODGE PARADE was sent to all Lodges, to all Eastern Star Chapters, to all Royal Arch Chapters, to all Councils of Cryptic Masons, to all Commanderies of KniRhts Templar, to all orRanizations of THE MASONIC FAMILY OF MISSOURI for the Grand-Lodge Committee on Grand Lodge Parade. Instructions to Lodges on the CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS for the 1984 GRAND LODGE DISASTER-RELIEF CHARITY PROGRAM during the 163rd Annual Communication Monday Afternoon, September 24, 1984. Second ANNOUNCEMENT-INVITATION about the 163rd Annual Communication - to all Lodges addressed in care of the Lodge Secretaries, to all Worshipful Masters, and to all on the official mailing list. The distribution included information and a brochlure on "TOURS" for the ladies. Checks were written for District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers in payment of the Expense Allowance, per the payments by Lodges of the respective Masonic Districts with the 1984 Annual Returns. The SCHEDULE FOR SEVENTEEN (17) AREA MEETINGS: FALLWINTER 1984-1985 to all Lodges, addressed in care of the Lodge Secretaries, and to all on the Official Mailing List for the Grand Lodge Year 1984-1985. IMPORTANT NEW TAX INFORMATION - the requirement by Federal Income Tax Law that the Constituent Lodges as tax exempt organizations provide any "payor" with the "EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN)" - was forwarded to all Lodges. The distribution included the "EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORD CARD" to be completed and mailed to the Grand Lodge Office to be retained among the official files. MISCELLANIES
1. 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 Lodge By-Laws, as entered in the 1983 Annual Returns. "Machine" copies of the Installation Reports were sent to the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden, the Grand Lecturer, the District Deputy Grand Masters, the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. 2. The booklet "Planning for the East" was sent to the newly-installed Senior Warden ofeach Lodge per the information of name-address entered on the "Report of Installation of Officers." The booklet is the publication of the Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education. 3. As required by the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, the roster "MASONIC LODGES OF MISSOURI, WITH MAILING ADDRESSES OF SECRETARIES" was prepared and submitted on April 15, 1984. The 1984
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roster, for the first time, contained the Employer Identification Number of the Lodges, respectively, as entered in the official files of the Grand Lodge Office. The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri received the information of NAME-ADDRESS of each newly-installed Lodge Secretary and of the ADDRESS CHANGES of Lodge Secretaries. The certificates of the Grand Lodge Achievement Award for the Worshipful Master and for the Lodge were written by the Grand Secretary in accordance with the applications approved by the respective DistriCt Deputy Grand Masters and the Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Education. The Grand Secretary attended and participated in the two Deputy Conferences held in October at the Masonic Home in Saint Louis and in Independence, the 13 AREA MEETINGS: WINTER-SPRING 1984, the Specific Communications of the Grand Lodge for the Ceremonies of Laying Cornerstones and Dedication of New Halls for MasoniC Use, The Missouri Masonic Round Table (December and June at Columbia), the meetings of the Grand Lodge Committees on Chartered Lodges, Entertainment of Distinguished Guests, Ways and Means, and the two conferrals of the Master Mason Degree by Grand Lodge Officers at Jefferson City in May and at Southwest City in August. The Grand Secretary and Mrs. Arnold attended the Annual Communications of the following Grand Lodges: Arkansas in February, Kansas in March, Tennessee in March, Indiana in May, Nebraska in June. Members of the Grand Lodge Office Staff continued the project to make certain that all data in the Official Membership Files of the Grand Lodge Office and in the books and records of Lodges are accurate and complete. Rosters of Master Masons-Members of Lodges, as of the net membership on JUNE 30, 1983, with the complete Masonic History of each Brother, as written into the official records of the Lodge in the Grand Lodge Office, were sent to respective Lodges, mailed in care of Lodge Secretaries, for comparison with the facts entered in the books are records of the Lodge. The project will be continued through many future years. CONFERENCE OF GRAND SECRETARIES IN NORTH AMERICA
The Fifty-Sixth Conference of Grand Secretaries was held at Seattle, Washington, in February, in conjunction with the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America and the Annual Meetings of the Masonic Service Association of the United States and the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. The agenda of the Conference of Grand Secretaries included the following subjects, supplemented by discussion: What is the Function of the Grand Secretary? Should a Grand Secretary be a Past Grand Master? Should There Be a Mandatory Retirement for Grand Secretaries? Dual and Plural Membership - How and Why? Is Masonry Too Cheap? Data and Word Processing By The Grand Lodge Masonic Charity The Statue of Liberty Centennial
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Effect of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act on Overall Grand Lodge Insurance Program. M.W. Grand Master RobertJ. Crede, R.W. Deputy Grand Master Vern H. Schneider, and R.W. Senior Grand Warden Charles E. Scheurich were my guests at the Annual Grand Secretaries' Dinner. The speaker was M.W. Brother Alden H.Jones, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Washington. The Conference President for 1985, M.W. Brother Jack B. Donham of Arkansas, appointed me Chairman of the Agenda Committee. The other committee members are the Grand Secretaries of Illinois and Iowa and Kansas. GRAND LODGE OFFICE STAFF
For the fifteenth time I write my words of appreciation to the four Ladies of the Grand Lodge Office Staff: they all demonstrate the spirit of co-operation; they all give conscientious and diligent attention to duty; they all enjoy close personal associations as friends among themselves and with Mrs. Arnold, with the Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge as they become acquainted with them, and most of all with me. The happy atmosphere that prevails among all in the Grand Lodge Office accounts for the successful accomplishment of the many, many assignments in the operation of the Grand Lodge Office. I am pleased to inform the Officers and Members ofOur Grand Lodge of my acknowledgement of the accurate, obliging, courteous, faithful services and of the loyalty of the Ladies of the Grand Lodge Office Staff: Mrs. Henry H. Smith (Darlene Smith), Holt Summit Mrs. Calvin M. Price (Gladys A. Price), Jefferson City Miss Lori J. Harris, Fulton Mrs. Ernest M. Raub (Kathleen Raub), Columbia M.W. GRAND MASTER ROBERT
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION OF GRAND LODGE at Boonville Wednesday, July 1, 1970 Frank A. Arnold was installed as the appointed Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Robert J. Crede was serving as the elected Secretary of Hickory Hill Lodge No. 211 at Eugene. 149th ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI at Saint Louis - Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 29, 1970 Robert J. Crede became the appointed District Deputy Grand Master of M.W. Grand Master William H Chapman of the 31st Masonic District of Missouri. Frank A. Arnold became the elected Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. 109th ANNUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS at Kansas City - April 19, 1974 Robert J. Crede became the appointed Grand Conductor of the Grand Council of Missouri ofM.I. Grand Master Frank A. Arnold. Frank A. Arnold became Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council. 154th ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI at Saint Louis - Tuesday, September 30, 1975. Robert J. Crede became the appointed Senior Grand Marshal in the
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advancing line of Grand Officers ofM.W. Grand Master Lewis C. Wes Cook. Frank A. Arnold again became Grand Secretary. FALL 1976 Robert J. Crede, a member of the committee appointed by M.W. Grand Master Fielding A. Poe, located suitable space inJefferson City for the Grand Lodge Office on a temporary basis in accordance with the RESOLUTION adopted by the Grand Lodge at the 155th Annual Communication. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29,1976 - a day when the temperature was 10째 above zero in the morning and 10째 below zero in the night hours. Robert J. Crede and Frank A. Arnold oversaw the unloading of two vans by the movers: 72,920 pounds of Grand Lodge property - furniture, files, equipment, paraphernalia, 400 cartons. FIRST WEEK OF JANUARY 1977 Robert J. Crede and good and true Brothers of Jefferson Lodge No. 43 helped and aided and assisted Frank A. Arnold with the unpacking of cartons, the placing of files and furniture, the disposing of a great accumulation of trash toward the arrangement of the rooms of the temporary quarters for the business of the Grand Lodge Office. 162nd ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI at Saint Louis - Tuesday, September 27, 1983 Robert J. Crede became Grand Master of Masons of Missouri. Frank A. Arnold again became Grand Secretary. 163rd ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI at Saint Louis - Monday and Tuesday, September 24 and 25, 1984 Robert J. Crede presides as Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. Frank A. Arnold serves as Grand Secretary. Fourteen years of the lives of Robert J. Crede and of Frank A. Arnold take up the same period of time. While their fraternal activities have not coincided, the engagements of both have been very closely related. All of those associations together have builded the strongest bonds of FRIEND and BROTHER. The links of Robert J. Crede to Frank A. Arnold in the chain of fraternal brotherhood have become the dearest ties of FAMILY-FRIENDS with Miss Chaney and Frank Ames. The change which is inevitable we readily accept as we look forward in anticipation to the new leaders whose new thoughts will direct our works along new ways. What is to come we know not. But we know That what has been was good - was good to show.
Most Worshipful Brother Robert J. Crede, Frank Ames Arnold who does not like endings gratefully acknowledges what you have been to him during the past fourteen years and expresses the most sincere hope that there will be the stable and steadfast kinship of Family-Friend during the passage of future time. Fraternally submitted FRANK A. ARNOLD,
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF GRAND MASTER-ELECT VERN H. SCHNEIDER
R.W. Brother Vern H. Schneider, Deputy Grand Master and Grand MasterElect, announced that the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri - the 164th will convene in the City of Saint Louis at the Scottish Rite Cathedral on Monday and Tuesday, September 30 and October 1, 1985. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
R.W. Brother Daniel F. Cole presented the Report of the Committee on Entertainment of Distinguished Guests. BRETHREN: It has been the function of this Committee at the One Hundred Sixty-Third Annual Communication of our Grand Lodge to welcome all attendees to our session, be they from across the state or across the country. In this capacity the Committee has had the privilege of welcoming several brethren from other Grand Jurisdictions as well as providing for housing, parking, and meal requirements for our own Wardens, Worshipfuls, Right Worshipfuls, Most Worshipfuls, and others. The following is a recap of Grand Lodge activities held under the auspices of the Committee: The Annual Reception and Grand Master's Banquet was held on September 23 at the University Plaza Hotel. The Grand Master hosted an "Appreciation Breakfast" for the District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers on September 24 in the Scottish Rite Cathedral dining room. A luncheon for Grand Lodge delegates and guests was held on Monday at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Also on Monday, the ladies were provided with a tour of Shaw's Garden, a luncheon in the Tea Room at Shaw's, and a shopping excursion. This year a new activity was provided by the Committee for wives of delegates of the subordinate lodges through a selection of tours of several popular St. Louis attractions. Prelminary indications are that these tours were enjoyable and well received. The annual Grand Lodge Banquet was held on Monday evening in the dining room of the Cathedral. After the meal a splendid program of Broadway musical selections was presented by the Celebrity Players. The Committee was ably assisted in its task by the wives of the committee members as well as a hosts of others. Time does not permit naming all those who contributed to this task, but certain individuals and groups deserve special mention: 1. Our Grand Master RobertJ. Crede, whose suggestions, recommendations, and inspiration were invaluable to the completion of our charge.
2. Our Grand Secretary Frank Arnold, the workhorse of the Committee. The literal volumes of paperwork could not have been completed without his constant diligence. 3. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Montgomery for their assistance at our Distinguished Guests reception table. 4. The Valley of St. Louis, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the use of its facilities and to Valley personnel for their services throughout the session.
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5. The staff and management of both the University Plaza and Rodeway Inn for their patience and cooperation. 6. The brethren who assisted in ticket sales for the Grand Lodge Luncheon and Banquet. 7. And perhaps most importantly, to all the brethren and their wives who went out of their way to make our visitors feel they were not distinguished guests, but rather distinguished members of this Grand Jurisdiction. It is only through this important contribution that the Committee was able to claim any success. Respectfully submitted, FRANK A. ARNOLD, P. VINCENT KINKEAD, WARREN R. BETTS, CHARLES E. SCHUERICH, DR. J. EDWARD BLINN, DANIEL F. COLE, Chairman. HUGH A. HUTINGER, R. W. Brother Cole moved that the Report of the Distinguished Guests Committee be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE HARRY S TRUMAN CENTENNIAL
The Grand Secretary moved that the Report of the Committee on the HARRY S TRUMAN CENTENNIAL printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees" be accepted and made a part of the official records of the 163rd Annual Communication. The motion was seconded and approved by the vote of the Grand Lodge. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: Your Committee functioned during this Truman Centennial year by planning a ceremony at the Truman Library, Independence, on March 18, 1984. This was the seventy-fifth anniversary of our Most Worshipful Brother's being raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. In spite of the inclement weather over one hundred people attended, several coming from the St. Louis area. The Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, and several other Grand Lodge officers were in attendance. The major address was given by Most Worshipful Brother Robert J. Crede. In addition, an information packet was developed by Worshipful Brother Ohrvall at the Library; and it was provided to Brethren and Lodges throughout the country for their use. Approximately two hundred packets were mailed or handed out. Brother Howard McHenry was the Chairman of the Shrine of North America's Committee on the Truman Centennial. Every Shrine Temple was to have a Truman class this year. The committee wishes to propose the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Our Most Worshipful Brother Harry S Truman served the State of Missouri as a United States Senator during ten difficult years and the Nation as President during eight decisive years; and WHEREAS, He served the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri in several offices including that of Grand Master during the Nation's transitional year, 1940-1941; and
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WHEREAS, May 8, 1984 marks the one hundredth anniversary of his birth; and WHEREAS, March 18, 1984 marks the seventy-fifth anniversary of his being raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason; Be It Resolved, That this Grand Lodge stand in a moment of silent prayer for this great American and Mason at its Stated Communication, September 25, 1984, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Most Worshipful Brother Truman's daughter, Margaret Truman Daniel (Mrs. Clifton Daniel). M.W. WILLIAM
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HOWARD McHENRY, GEORGE M. SAUNDERS,
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE
M.W. Brother J. Morgan Donelson, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free, and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Your Committee on Jurisprudence respectfully reports as follows: DlSPENSAnONS
The dispensations issued by Order of the Grand Master and set forth in the report of the Grand Secretary were examined. We approve the same as within the discussion of the Grand Master. CONSENTS, PERMISSIONS AND HEALING ORDERS
The consents, permissions, and healing orders, pertaining to the activities and operations of the subordinate lodges, granted by the Grand Master and set forth in the report of the Grand Secretary, were examined. We approve the same as within the discretion of the Grand Master. I move the adoption of this portion of the Committee report.
The motion was seconded and adopted by the vote of the Grand Lodge. BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
The following proposed changes to the Grand Lodge By-Laws were submitted at the 162nd Annual Communication to be acted upon at this annual communication. Your Committee has carefully examined each proposal and carefully considered how the proposal might effect our existing law. I will read each proposal today; you may note a few minor changes of wording to minimize any possible conflicts and for clarification. If, however, substantial changes are found necessary to any proposal this will be suggested through a committee substitute. 1. Proposal to amend Article I, Section 1.010. Time and Place, of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri to read as follows: Resolved, that Section 1.010 be amended to read: Section 1.010. Time and Place. Except when the time or place of meeting is changed by majority vote of the Grand Lodge, the annual communications thereof are held commencing at 10 o'clock a.m. on the last Monday in September in each year at a site within the State of Missouri designated by the Grand Master who is expected to preside at the forthcoming annual communication; provided, however, that if such date shall fall on a major religious holiday, said Grand Master may direct that the next Annual Communication shall commence either on the Monday preceding or succeeding said date. The designation of the site, as well as any change of date, as authorized
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herein, shall be announced to the Grand Lodge by said Grand Master subsequent to his election as Grand Master and prior to his installation in said office. If said Grand Master shall fail to designate the site as aforesaid, the Annual Communication shall be held in St. Louis, Missouri. Statement of Purpose:
The proposed amendment is intended to facilitate avoidance of conflict with any major religious holiday. In 1978 and in 1982 the statutory date for the annual communication fell on a major religious holiday. In those years many brethren were deprived of an opportunity to attend and participate in the deliberations of the Grand Lodge. The proposed amendment would authorize the incoming Grand Master to choose a date which would avoid such a conflict. The Jurisprudence Committee makes no recommendation for or against adoption of the resolution but finds it to be in proper form. For the purpose of bringing the matter before the Grand Lodge for a vote, I move the adoption of the Resolution and this portion of the Committee Report.
The motion was seconded. By the vote of the Grand Lodge, the amendment of Section 1.010. TIME AND PLACE of the By-Laws was ADOPTED. 2. Proposal to amend Article 4, Section 4.030(g) District Deputy Grand Master Powers and Duties, to read as follows: Resolved that Section 4.030(g) be amended to read: Section 4.030. District Deputy Grand Master - Powers and Duties. (g) [Each District Deputy Grand Master] Reports to the Grand Master, with a copy to the Deputy Grand Master, giving an account of his official acts during the year, the state of Freemasonry in his district, the condition of the lodges, and his suggestions for measures for the general good. The Grand Master presents the report to the annual communication, but it is not published with the Proceedings. Statement of Purpose:
Inasmuch as the District Deputy Grand Masters are currently required to furnish written reports of their official lodge visits within ten days after each such visit, the present by-law requirement as to the filing of a report 30 days prior to the annual communication to the Grand Lodge is no longer appropriate. Your Committee has determined that the District Deputy Grand Masters are currently requested to furnish written reports of their official visits to each lodge within 10 days after such visit, but our By-Laws are silent on this requirement. In order to correct this omission your Committee offers the following substitute: Resolved that Section 4.030 (g) be amended to read: Section 4.030.(g) (g) [Each District Deputy Grand Master] Reports to the Grand Master, with a copy to the Deputy Grand Master, within ten days after his official visit to each lodge, giving an account of his official acts, the state of Freemasonry in his district, the condition of such lodge, and his suggestions for measures for the general good. The Grand Master presents the report to the annual communication, but it is not published with the Proceedings. I move the adoption of the Committee Substitute Resolution and this portion of the Committee Report.
The motion was seconded. By the vote of the Grand Lodge, the Committee of Jurisprudence Substitute Amendment of Section 4.030(g) of the By-Laws DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS - POWERS AND DUTIES was ADOPTED.
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3. Proposal to amend Article 8. Lodge Officers, Section 8.130 to read as follows: Resolved that Section 8.130 be amended to read:
Section 8.130. Notice to Grand Secretary. Within ten days after the installation of any officer, the Secretary notifies the Grand Secretary, giving the name and title of the officer, and, in the case of a Master, a Senior Warden, a Junior Warden, or a Secretary, his mailing address. Statement of Purpose:
This amendment would add the requirement of furnishing notice to the Grand Secretary of the mailing addresses of the Senior Warden and the Junior Warden. This amendment would facilitate maintenance of records in the Office of the Grand Secretary to permit prompt communication with principal lodge officers in any emergency and to direct to the Wardens any correspondence which might be specifically designed for their attention. Your Committee makes no recommendation but finds the amendment to be in proper form. For the purpose of bringing the matter before the Grand Lodge for a vote, I move the adoption of the Resolution and this portion of the Committee Report.
The motion was seconded. By the vote of the Grand Lodge, the Amendment of Section 8.130. NOTICE TO GRAND SECRETARY was ADOPTED. 4. Proposal to amend Article 9. Lodge Administration to add a new section: Resolved that Article 9 be amended to add a new Section to read:
Section 9.035. Audit Committee. Each lodge has an Audit Committee consisting of not less than three members appointed by the Master immediately upon installation. The Audit Committee shall not less than annually inspect the financial records of the lodge and report its findings to the lodge. Statement of Purpose:
This amendment will result in the inspection of the financial records of the lodge at least annually to insure that no financial irregularities exist. Your Committee makes no recommendation but finds the amendment to be in proper form. For the purpose of bringing the matter before the Grand Lodge for a vote, I move the adoption of the Resolution and this portion of the Committee Report.
The motion was seconded. By the vote of the Grand Lodge, new Section 9.035. AUDIT COMMITTEE. of the By-Laws was ADOPTED. 5. Proposal to amend Article 9. Lodge Administration to add a new Section: Resolved to amend Article 9, to add a new section to read:
Section 9.170. Masonic Home Information Representative. Annually the Master of each lodge shall appoint a Master Mason of that lodge who shall be designated as the Masonic Home Information Representative for his lodge. Such representative shall receive and communicate to the members of his lodge and other appropriate persons information which may be distributed to him from time to time concerning the operation and needs of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Statement of Purpose:
The Masonic Home of Missouri is the primary Masonic charity of Missouri Masons. The purpose of the proposed new By-Laws is to better enable members of the constituent lodges to be fully advised as to the operation and needs of the Home. Each lodge representative would be expected to promote and encourage support of our greatest charity.
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Your Committee makes no recommendation but finds the amendment to be in proper form. The Grand Master reports that the Grand Lodge Line Officers unanimously recommend the approval of this amendment. For the purpose of bringing the matter before the Grand Lodge for a vote, I move the adoption of the Resolution and this portion of the Committee Report.
The motion was seconded. The Grand Master called for discussion. UNIDENTIFIED BROTHER: M.W. Grand Master, does that mean that the appointed representative would have to report to each member of the lodge by mail, if they live in another state? Or can he just report to the local members who attend and are present at a meeting? M.W. GRAND MASTER CREDE: There is no requirement that the information be communicated to all members of the lodge. Hopefully, the officers and members will be provided with any information received on the operation and needs of the Home. By the vote of the Grand Lodge, New Section 9.170. Masonic Home Information Representative. of the By-Laws was ADOPTED. 6. Proposed to amend Article 10. Fees, Grand Lodge Dues, and Returns. Section 10.010. Fees for the Degrees. Resolved, that Section 10.010. Fees for the Degrees be amended to read: Section 10.010. Fees for the Degrees. The fees for the three degrees shall be one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00). At least one-half of the total must accompany the petition; at least three-fourths of the total must be paid before the Second Degree is conferred; and any balance before the Third Degree is conferred. No exemption from the payment of any part of the fee may be made under any circumstances, whether by return of all or part of the fees, as donations or loans, or otherwise. Statement of Purpose:
All who receive the degrees become Master Masons entitled to all the rights and privileges of such, whether conferred by a special person, group, in a fine temple, or a lowly lodge. Therefore, the fees for those degrees should be uniform throughout the state. With concurrent jurisdiction throughout the state with respect to petitions, fees, also, should be uniform. Your Committee notes that should this resolution be approved in its present form it would be in conflict with Section 10.020. Payment of Fees, which sets forth a schedule for the payment of fees. The Committee offers the following substitute for your consideration. It is identical to the proposed Resolution plus the following:
if further Resolved that Section 10.020. Payment of Fees, be repealed. Should the Committee substitute be adopted the conflict between the proposal and Section 10.020 would be eliminated. The Grand Master reports that the Grand Lodge Line Officers unanimously recommend the rejection of the original Resolution. For the purpose of bringing the matter before the Grand Lodge for a vote, I move the adoption of the Substitute Resolution and this portion of the report. Be
The motion was seconded. M.W. BROTHER DONELSON: Most Worshipful, I would be happy to explain further the effect of the "yes" and the "nay" vote. But perhaps they would rather hear it from you. M.W. GRAND MASTER CREDE: I prefer that you proceed to make the explanation.
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M.W. BROTHER DONELSON: Thank you, Most Worshipful. Brethren, if you vote as I have moved, it would adopt the Resolution which then would require the fee of $150.00, with the payment as I have read it to you; and it would repeal the conflicting section which I designated. If you vote "No," of course, the present law would continue to exist and this committee substitute, together with the original proposition, would fail. M.W. GRAND MASTER CREDE: It has been moved and seconded that this portion of the committee report be adopted. Are you ready for the question? The question was called for. UNIDENTIFIED BROTHER: Most Worshipful Sir, I would move to amend the motion to read $75.00. The motion was not seconded. The Grand Master declared the motion dead for the lack of a second. The question was again called for on the motion of the Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence. By the vote the the Grand Lodge, the proposed Amendment of Section 10.010. Fees for the Degrees. and the proposed repeal of Section 10.020. Payment of Fees, were REJECTED. 7. Proposal to amend Article 13. Petitions Section 13.090. Committee of Investigation. Resolved, that Section 13.090. Committee of Investigation, be amended to read: Section 13.090. Committee of Investigation. After a petition is presented and received, the Master refers it to a committee of investigation consisting of three members of the lodge none of whom shall have endorsed the Petition for recommendation. The committee shall inquire thoroughly in the eligibility, character and fitness of the applicant and report in writing at the stated communication at which the ballot is due. Before a ballot is taken, the committee must report favorably or unfavorably by a majority of its members. The character of the report is announced, but is not entered on the record. If proper report is not made when due, the committee may be continued or replaced. A new committee may not be required to report in less than four weeks. A lodge may provide in its by-laws for a permanent committee of investigation of not less than three members, but at least three members of the committee must sign each report.
Statement of Purpose: We believe that it is not proper and would be a conflict of interest for the same members of the lodge who endorsed the petition for recommendation for the degrees or for affiliation to be appointed on the committee of investigation. Your Committee makes no recommendation but finds the amendment to be in proper form. For the purpose of bringing the matter before the Grand Lodge for a vote, I move the adoption of the Resolution and this portion of the Committee Report.
The motion was seconded. By the vote of the Grand Lodge, the Amendment of Section 13.090. Committee on Investigation. was APPROVED. 8. Proposal to amend Section 5.120. Ritual and repeal Section 5.130. Forms and Ceremonies. Most Worshipful Grand Master, with your permission, the sponsors of the resolution desire to be recognized for a short statement.
M.W. BROTHER EARL K. DILLE: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Donelson, my years on the Masonic Education Committee at our table at every Grand Lodge Session, in addition to our regular pub-
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lications, we usually had available the booklet "CEREMONIES," which sold like hot cakes at $1.00 per copy. Many of you know the history of that book. It gives suggested ceremonies for such events as the Fifty-Year Button Presentation, etc. Through the years, we of the Education Committee noticed that no one of the Forms and Ceremonies Committee ever showed up; it was a sort of faceless organization. And I think through those same years little emphasis was placed on the activity of that committee. Last year, thinking to improve the situation and perhaps to standardize the book and give it a little more authority, R.W. Brother Scheurich and I put this suggested legislation in the hopper. Since then, we have talked to a number of people and both of us have become convinced that adequate authority exists in the present By-Laws and that future Grand Masters can put all the emphasis on the Forms and Ceremonies Committee that should be there. I might add here, parenthetically, that the word "Forms" seems to give the idea to a lot of people that anything to do with forms belonged to the Grand Secretary; and so he was saddled with most of the activities of the Forms and Ceremonies Committee. But the word "Forms" in that context means Masonic forms of the same nature of ceremonies. However, neither forms nor ceremonies are ritual. For the reasons that I have expressed, I would like to withdraw this proposed legislation; and R.W. Brother Scheurich has informed me that he wished to join me in withdrawing it. Thank you. M.W. BROTHER DONELSON: I move, in view of the statement, that the Resolution be withdrawn from consideration by this Grand Lodge. The motion was seconded. By the vote of the Grand Lodge, the withdrawal of the proposed Amendment of Section 5.120 and the withdrawal of the proposed repeal of Section 5.130 were APPROVED. 9. Proposal to amend Article 2. Powers and Duties of Grand Officers. Section 2.050. Grand Lecturer adding a new paragraph (e) Resolved that Article 2, Section 2.050. Grand Lecturer, be amended to add a new paragraph (e) to read: Section 2.050. Grand Lecturer. (e) [The Grand Lecturer] Shall be responsible for reducing one copy of the Missouri Work or Ritual to writing, acting under the supervision of the Committee on Ritual, except the Passwords. This copy shall be securely deposited in the Grand Lodge Headquarters Building in such fashion that the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden, and the Grand Lecturer, or any two of them, shall be present to remove the copy. Statement of Purpose:
The Grand Lodge is the supreme Masonic Authority within the State of Missouri, and is charged in its Constitution "to establish and preserve a uniform mode of Work and Lectures within the Ancient Landmarks and customs of Masonry." The Ritual can be reduced to writing by Order of the Grand Lodge assembled without any member violating any previous oaths or obligations. This will then preserve the Work and Ritual of the Grand Lodge, as it is required to do.
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The Ritual would then be available in the event of catastrophe or other untoward events. Your Committee suggests that some clarification of language is necessary relative to who may consent to and be present to remove a copy of the Missouri Work or Ritual. The following Committee Substitute is offered. Resolved that Section 2.050. Grand Lecturer, be amended to add a new paragraph (e) to read: Section 2.050. Grand Lecturer. (e) [The Grand Lecturer] Shall be responsible for reducing one copy of Missouri Work or Ritual, except the Passwords, to writing, acting under the supervision of the Committee on Ritual. This copy shall be securely deposited in the office of the Grand Lodge Building, in such fashion that the Grand Master, and any two of the following Grand Officers, the Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden, the Junior Grand Warden, and The Grand Lecturer, shall consent to and be present to remove the copy. The proposed substitute required that the Grand Master be present and consent to the removal of the copy; and he further must have the consent of any two Grand Lodge Officers listed, who must also be present when the copy is removed. The Grand Lodge line officers unanimously recommends the rejection of the proposed amendment. Your Committee makes no recommendation. For the purpose of bringing the matter before the Grand Lodge, I move the adoption of the Substitute Resolution and this portion of the Committee Report.
M.W. BROTHER DONELSON: With the Grand Master's permission, I will explain to you that if you support the motion which I have just stated you will adopt what I have read to you. If you vote "NO," you will reject it. The motion was seconded. The Grand Master called for discussion. M.W. BROTHER J. EDWARD BLINN: I want to start by reading an excerpt from the Constitution which says: "The Grand Lodge is charged to establish and preserve a uniform mode of work and lectures within the ancient landmarks and customs of Freemasonry." It says "to establish and preserve." We have established; we have made many attempts to establish the ritual. Back in 1841, shortly after the Baltimore Convention, Missouri spent several days in Grand Lodge assembled, Missouri Masons in Grand Lodge assembled, to adopt the Baltimore ritual. No attempt was made to preserve it; it was adopted and established. There was an attempt in 1869 to do some further establishing because a resolution was adopted which stated: "The work and lectures as exemplified by the Grand Lecturer are adopted as the work and lectures of the Grand Lodge." I read that only to point out that it is no longer operative because a resolution very shortly after that says that the Grand Lodge cannot change the By-Laws by resolution. And this, ifit were adhered to now, would change the By-Laws. So it has no effect any more. I just want that brought out. I want to say one other thing. At that time the ritual committee was a very rudimentary committee; and I think it was stated in the By-Laws of 1925 that the ritual committee acted only as the arbiter in disputes. They had no part in the establishing of the ritual. In the 1947 By-Laws the section on the Ritual Committee, much the same as what we have today, came into being. That's when that resolution went out because now the Committee on Ritual considers all proposed changes in the ritual. It is a board of custodians charged with the duty of preserving the work and lectures of the three degrees of Ancient
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Craft Masonry. I want to stress the point of preserving the work and lectures. There has been no attempt to preserve. You do not preserve something in the mind. The wisdom of the ages would be lost if it had not been put down on paper. I am understanding more and more what Benjamin Franklin meant, and plenty of you will later, when he said that he was in the prime of senility. I am beginning to realize what that means, more and more. You don't preserve things in the mind. You preserve them in writing somewhere. The section of the By-Laws on the Grand Lecturer says that he acquaints himself thoroughly with the work and lectures of the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry; that he visits the lodges in Missouri as extensively as possible, and instructs them in the work, lectures, and ceremonies as adopted by the Grand Lodge. Again, nothing for preservation; only instruction. We find that in the 163 years of the existence of this Grand Lodge, it had not done one thing that its Constitution, in the very early passages of it, charged them with doing: that is preserving the ritual. There would have been a time when I would have held that no changes can occur in the ritual. But that is not entirely true. I have come to believe that little changes can come into the ritual - maybe little nit-picking things - but those little nit-picking things are what makes ritual ritual. I suspect that if the Grand Lodge had preserved that ritual of 1841 as it was adopted, we would probably find that a lot of changes have crept into it. I simply want to preserve this ritual. If this is what we have adopted, I think that we are charged with preserving it; I think we should preserve it. I would like to see this resolution adopted; I would like to see the sense of it adopted. M.W. BROTHER LEWIS C. WES COOK: Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, I wish to speak for the adoption of this. We express concern about putting it into writing. But let me remind you of this, very strongly. All of our roots are founded in the Mother Grand Lodge in England. The ritual is preserved as written. Each area, each district, functions with its own ritual and it is produced in type in a small book in code. But I would suggest to you, Brethren, that this is the Mother Grand Lodge; this is where we came from. I consider them to be the most successful member of the Masonic family there is in the world. They have sustained it since it began in June of 1717. We have made changes and alterations through the years. If we are concerned about it being put in writing, again let me remind you that the first expose of Freemasonry occurred two years after the Mother Grand Lodge came into being, in 1719. The entire ritual was printed in the London TIMES, word for word. Did it disturb or upset? No, because the brethren ignored it. Nobody would accept that this could be correct. And it was not; it has been put into print on many, many occasions since then, together with the passwords. Not too many years ago the Third Degree was presented on public television in England. Did it have an effect on the Fraternity? Did it destroy the ritual? Did it destroy the meaning? No. Freemasonry survives in England today. I am concerned additionally that we could have a common disaster that would wipe out our Grand Lecturer - I do not care whether it is Stanton, or who it is. He could be involved in a car accident; we can lose this man who
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is regarded as the guardian in this jurisdiction. I suggest to you that there is only one way in which to preserve and to maintain the continuity of the ritual and that is to reduce it to writing. But one copy is proposed by this Amendment. I urge you to give serious thought to the adoption of the Amendment. We are not compromising our ideals or obligations. We are ignoring, if we don't do it, we are ignoring the traditions of the Mother Grand Lodge. M.W. BROTHER WALTER L. WALKER: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren, I am strongly opposed to Missouri ever having a code book to be distributed to anyone showing what our ritual is. And that is exactly what you have been panicked with by being told that if the ritual is reduced to writing you will next have a code book. Baloney! You will not have a code book. It is our hope to preserve our ritual- in case of a catastrophe or any other thing that might happen - to preserve it and not to settle petty arguments, but in case of disaster we would have it preserved. And I for one think we have the best man we have ever had in our organization sitting back there qualified to put it in writing. I would prefer that his work be preserved for this Grand Lodge to be used for the next two or three hundred years by successive Grand Lecturers. I would hope that this matter would pass. R.W. BROTHER LAYMON ALLGOOD, Past Master of Harold O. Grauel Lodge No. 672 at Cape Girardeau: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren, it was my honor in September 1983 to represent our then Grand Master Most Worshipful Brother Earl K. Dille at the Grand Lodge of Idaho in their Annual Communication. At that time I learned that they had had some misfortune with their one copy of the ritual. If any of you have copies of Most Worshipful Brother Bruce Hunt's "A MASONIC REVIEW," I would like you to turn to page 10(c): Burglary. Idaho. "The Grand Secretary of Idaho reported the following three burglaries to the Grand Lodge Office in Boise: Although break-ins to the Grand Lodge Office were mentioned to our Committee on Accounts and Finances a year ago, no official report has been made and recorded in the Proceedings. Three incidents, classified as burglaries by the Boise Police Department, occurred on April 14-15, 1982; July 13-14, 1982; and January 13-14, 1983. A loss of $30.00 resulted from the first burglary; nothing was taken during the second break-in; and the entire safe was removed from the office on the last burglary. Losses included 103 widow's pins, 119 50-year pins, insurance policies, eight Idaho pins for wives of Past Grand Masters, Master Ritual, historic ledger, and a Provident Pass Book. Boise Police Department later reported that the safe was found, but it was completely destroyed and unusable, and the entire contents were not located." I would submit to you, Brethren, that we have about this great State of Missouri men who I dare say, R.W. Brother Stanton Brown would say, are second only and close to his ability as ritualists. I doubt seriously if any tremendous catastrophe could occur that would wipe out all of these brethren. I would submit to you, if we have anything that is secret about our ritual, that the most safe place for it, although I have a safety deposit box, is in the faithful breasts of our brethren. Most Worshipful Grand Master Crede asked if there was any further discussion. Hearing of none, he asked if the Grand Lodge was ready for the question. The question was called for.
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By the vote of the Grand Lodge, the proposed new paragraph (e) of Section 2.050 of the By-Laws. Grand Lecturer. was REJECTED. Respectfully submitted, WARREN R MAICHEL, WALTER L. WALKER, HERBERT C. HOFFMAN, J. MORGAN DONELSON, Chairman. CHARLES E. BECRAFT, M.W. Brother Donelson moved that the full report of the Jurisprudence Committee be adopted. The motion was seconded. By the vote of the Grand Lodge, the full report of the Committee on Jurisprudence was ADOPTED. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
RW. Brother Walter H. Baird, chairman, presented the Report of the Committee on Ways and Means: The Budget for the Year October 15,1984October 14, 1985. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The Ways and Means Committee met on August 25 and again on September 23, 1984 and went over the expenditures in all funds as of those dates. 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, as of today, that have been exceeded are: Account No. 5. Masonic Service Association Per Capita 30. Regional Meetings of Lodge Officers (Area Meetings) 43A. Printing, Postage, Stationery 54. Committee on By-Laws Prior approval for the excess expenditures was obtained as provided by the By-Laws. A review of the last budget year expenditures show they were handled properly and as provided by the By-Laws. The income sources available for the operation of the Grand Lodge are the per capita tax and income from investments. Revenue from those sources available for budgeting is approximately $532,531.38. The following budget is presented to cover the budget year from October 15, 1984 to October 14, 1985. BY DIRECT APPROPRIATION OF GRAND LODGE Ace. Nos. 1. Salary - Grand Secretary . $ 26,000.00 21,500.00 . 2. Salary - Grand Lecturer 600.00 . 3. Salary - Grand Treasurer 12,000.00 . 4. Retirement Expense 4,000.00 . 5. Masonic Service Association Per Capita 5,000.00 6. Masonic Service Association - Hospital Visitation Funds . 9,000.00 7. Operating Expenses - Grand Lodge Office Building . 8. 100.00 9. Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges . 45,000.00 10. The Freemason Magazine . 75,000.00 . 11. Grand Lodge Office Bldg. Reimbursement Fund 20. Expenses 21. Expenses 22. Expenses -
BY REQUISITION OF GRAND MASTER Grand Master Grand Lecturer Grand Lodge Officers & Committees
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10,000.00 9,000.00 6,000.00
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Ace. Nos. 22A. Expenses - Special - Deputy Grand Master . . 23. Conferences of Grand Lodge Officers 24. Conferences of District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers . . 25. Conferences of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries 26. Auditing . . 27. Grand Master's Contingent Fund 28. Expenses of Grand Lodge Session . 29. 30. Regional Meetings of Lodge Officers (Area Meetings) .
1,500.00 6,000.00 5,000.00 6,500.00 1,000.00 4,000.00 20,000.00 14,000.00
BY REQUISITION OF GRAND SECRETARY
40. 41. 42. 43.
Salaries - Grand Lodge Office Staff Employee's Tax Expense Insurance Operations of Grand Lodge Office: a. Printing, Postage, Stationary 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 45. Grand Master's Regalia 46. 47. 48. Fifty-Year Veteran Buttons 49. Printing Proceedings
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36,000.00 6,250.00 5,250.00
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20,000.00 4,250.00 5,000.00 3,500.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 12,500.00 4,000.00 4,500.00
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1,000.00 6,000.00 500.00 15,000.00 3,250.00 85.000.00 $522,000.00
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50. Committee on Correspondence 51. Committee on Masonic Education 52. Committee on Ritual 53. Committee on Relief and Charity 54. Committee on By-Laws 55. Committee on Mileage and Per Diem Total Allocation by Budget for Year 1984-85
Respectfully submitted, W. M. LUNA, W. H CHAPMAN, EDWIN B. BRZEZINSKI,
WM. H. UTZ, JR., OWEN A. SLOAN, WALTER H. BAIRD,
Chairman.
RW. Brother Baird moved the adoption of the Report of the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion was seconded. The Budget for the Year October 15, 1984-0ctober 14,1985 was ADOPTED by the vote of the Grand Lodge. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
RW. Brother Ray Hilton, Chairman, presented the Report of the Committee on Credentials.
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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Credentials submits the following report: At the present session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, there are represented 461 Subordinate Lodges, and no Lodges U.D. and there are present:
Grand Lodge Officers 23 6 Assistance Grand Tilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Past Grand Masters and Past Grand Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Deputy Grand Masters 57 53 District Deputy Grand Lecturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Past Masters 266 Worshipful Masters 404 Senior Wardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Junior Wardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Chairmen and Members of Grand Lodge Committees 42 15 Distinguished Visitors Total 1,220 1,220 Actual attendance without duplication 55 Lodges without representation 68 Non-voting Master Masons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fraternally submitted, RAY HILTON, Chairman, CECIL O. BLAYLOCK, JOHN E. BRUGGEMANN,
DALE A. LUDWIG, REV. CHARLES MILLER.
R.W. Brother Hilton moved that the Report of the Committee on Credentials be accepted and made a part of the official records of this Annual Communication. The motion was seconded. By the vote of the Grand Lodge, the Report of the Committee on Credentials was ACCEPTED. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE AND PER DIEM
R.W. Brother Orville L. Livingston, Chairman, presented the Report of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem reports amounts paid for attendance at this, the 163rd Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, held in the city of S1. Louis, MO, September 24 and the 25th, 1984 as follows:
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 Ways and Means Chairmen of Other Standing Commmittees Subtotals for Grand Lodge Officers Including Committees Assistant Grand Tilers
. . . . . $598.30 . 503.10 . 519.00 . 528.00 . 160.00 . 504.80 . 277.50 . 316.5u . .
$ 2,830.30 2,528.90 7,566.00 7,163.80
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Representatives of Chartered Lodges Representatives of Lodges under Dispentation Total
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61,502.10 -0$85,478.30
Fraternally submitted, ORVILLE LIVINGSTON, Chairman, NORMAN H. BEHREND, JACK R. CLARK,
EDWARD A. LANG, CHARLES H. SCHULER.
R.W. Brother Livingston moved that the Report of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem be accepted, subject to audit. The motion was seconded. By the vote of the Grand Lodge, the Report of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem was ACCEPTED. R.W. Brother Livingston made the announcement that the Mileage and Per Diem Checks would be distributed at tables on the stage of the Scottish Rite Cathedral after the Installation of the Grand Lodge Officers and after the close of the Annual Communication.
REPORT ON CONTRmUTIONS FOR DISASTER路RELIEF FUND
M.W. Grand Master Crede announced the report ofR.W. Grand Treasurer W. Marion Luna on the total amount of the contributions of Lodges received in the Ceremonial Presentation on Monday afternoon: $10,899.01. RESOLUTIONS AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS OF GRAND LODGE BY路LAWS PRESENTED TO LIE OVER FOR ACTION AT THE 164T8 ANNUAL COMMUNICATION IN SEPTEMBER 1985. 1.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2.010(L)
Resolved, that Section 2.010(1) of the By-Laws and any appropriate By-Law of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, be amended to require the timely appointment of a special committee to search for and recommend qualified candidates for the offices of Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, whenever vacancies may unexpectedly occur or may be anticipated in the ordinary course of events. The committee is composed of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden, Junior Grand Warden, and three (3) Master Masons who shall be selected by the Grand Master on a geographical basis. Statement of Purpose:
The importance of these two elective offices requires careful planning when inevitable changes occur. The heavy responsibility of such appointments by a sudden and unexpected vacancy, when added to the existing and ever increasing responsibilities of the Grand Master, and desirable prohibitions against electioneering, together with our present law requiring annual re-election of these offices, do not provide the most efficient and desirable method by which such vacancies may be filled. Name W. H CHAPMAN, P.M. WM J. HILL, P.M. HERMAN A. ORLICK, P.M. EARL K. DILLE, P.M. J. E. BLINN, P.M.
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2.040(Q)
To The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: It is proposed that Section 2.040(q) of the current By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri should be amended to provide as follows:
"Devotes substantially all of his time to the duties of his office; employs and supervises such clerical and secretarial assistants as may be required to discharge efficiently all the duties of his office; semiannually reviews with the Grand Master and the other elective officers the operation and budget of his office, including the fixing of compensation for his clerical and secretarial assistants; and performs such other duties as shall be assigned to him from time to time by the Grand Master with the consent of the Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden and the Junior Grand Warden, or any two of them." Reasons for Proposed Change:
At some future time or times it might become necessary to permit a Grand Secretary who has retired from a previous position or who might be on semi-retired status to perform some incidental duties by reason of prior commitments associated with such retired or semi-retired status. By reason of the performance of such incidental duties such persons might be entitled to compensation. It is the purpose of the amendment to avoid unfair or harsh prohibition against any such incidental activity or receipt of compensation in connection therewith. Also, subject to the limitations described in the last sentence of the proposed amendment, other duties might be assigned to the Secretary from time to time. Name VERN H. SCHNEIDER, P.M. ROBERT J. CREDE, P.M. STANTON T. BROWN, P.M. WILLIAM H. WISBROCK, P.M. THOMAS C. WARDEN, P.M. W. M. LUNA, P.M. CHARLES E. SCHEURICH, P.M. P. VINCENT KINKEAD, P.M. Ill.
Lodge Tuscan No. 360 Hickory Hill No. 211 Buckner No. 501 Webster Groves No. 84 Owensville No. 624 Wayne No. 526 Acacia No. 602 Saint Francois No. 234
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2.170(B) OF THE GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS
To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: Resolved, that Section 2. I 70(b) of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended to provide as follows:
"(b) No Grand Secretary or Grand Lecturer may continue to serve as such following the first day of October next after attaining the age of 68 years." Statement of Purpose:
The purpose of this proposed By-Law change is to allow the Grand Secretary or the Grand Treasurer to continue to serve until the first day of October next after attaining the age of 68 years instead of the present 65 years. This allows our experienced and talented men to serve an extra 3 years rather than be forced to retire at age 65 and under the present law. Name WALTER L. WALKER, P.M. A. BASEY VANLANDINGHAM, P.M. J. E. BLINN, P.M.
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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI ELVIS A. MOONEY, P.M. KENNETH L. GOAD P.M. PAUL K. KAWAKAMI, P.M. HARRY LERNER, P.M. Ross BRODERICK, W.M. FLOYD O. CALVERT, P.M. GLENN A. KIRK, P.M.
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IV. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2.170(D) OF THE GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: Resolved, that Section 2.170(d) of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended to provide as follows: "(d) No retirement pension shall be paid to any such officer who retires prior to becoming 65 years of age and shall have served the fraternity for at least 120 months prior to becoming 65 years of age." Statement of Purpose: The purpose of this proposed By-Law Change is to place the minimum retirement age at 65 instead of 62 years of age as presently stated, or retirement as presently stated after 120 months of service. Name WALKER L. WALKER, P.M. A. BASEY VANLANDINGHAM, P.M. J. E. BLINN, P.M. ELVIS A. MOONEY, P.M. EARL K. DILLE, P.M. FIELDING A. POE, P.M. KENNETH L. GOAD, P.M. PAUL K. KAWAKAMI, P.M. HARRY LERNER, P.M. FLOYD O. CALVERT, P.M. Ross BRODERICK, W.M. GLENN A. KIRK, P.M.
Lodge Stella No. 538 Howard No.4 Webster No. 98 Bloomfield No. 153 Clayton No. 601 Berkeley No. 667 Cecile Daylight No. 305 Heroine No. 104 South Gate No. 547 Rural No. 316 Ivanhoe No. 446 Swope Park No. 617
V. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.010 To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: It is proposed that Section 6.010 of the current By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri should be amended by adding the following language: "Said property may be sold only as authorized by action of the Grand Lodge or upon the approval of the Grand Master with the consent of the Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden and the Junior Grand Warden, or any two of them, and a majority of the members ofthe Ways and Means Committee at a meeting duly called for the purpose of considering such sale and as to which said officers and committee members shall have received at least 10 days written notice by First Class United Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to them at their respective addresses appearing on the records of the Grand Lodge. Written evidence of such approval shall be filed in the the office of the Grand Secretary." Reason for Proposed Change: If disposition of the present Grand Lodge property should be dictated by reason of
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a lack of adequate means of ingress or egress or in the event of development of nearby property in a manner deemed to be detrimental to the market value or continued usage of the present location as the site of the Grand Lodge Office or in the event of other unanticipated events which might adversely affect the continued usage of the present Grand Lodge property the proposed amendment would provide a means of expediting disposition of the property. Name HERMAN A. ORLICK, P.M. WM. J. HILL, P.M. ELVIS A. MOONEY, P.M. W. H CHAPMAN, P.M.
Lodge Anchor No. 443 Ivanhoe No. 446 Bloomfield No. 153 Webster Groves No. 84
ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENTS FOR GRAND LODGE YEAR 1984-1985
The Grand Secretary read the appointments made by Grand Master-Elect Vern H. Schneider for the YEAR 1984-1985: Appointive Grand Officers District Deputy Grand Masters Chairmen and Members of Standing Committees Chairmen and Members of Special Committees The Auditor
Right Worshipful Grand Lecturer Stanton T. Brown announced the appointments of the District Deputy Grand Lecturers for the YEAR 1984-1985. OPEN INSTALLATION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS Installing Officer M.W. Past Grand Master Fielding A. Poe Installing Chaplain M.W. Past Master Harold O. Grauel Installing Marshal M.W. Past Grand Master Elvis A. Mooney Assistant Installing Marshal M.W. Past Grand Master William H Chapman
M.W. BROTHER POE: Brethren, let me say this. One of the joys of serving as Grand Master is that one appointment that you get to make and then to watch that appointee progress through the Grand Lodge in the succeeding years and as he progresses and matures to that ultimate point of leadership and you watch his actions and services with great pride. And then if one is good and if he stays out ofjail and signs his letters correctly, he may be asked to install that appointee as Grand Master. Such has fallen my privilege today. My brethren and friends, we are assembled to install the officers who are to serve the Grand Lodge during this ensuing year. THE GRAND OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1984-1985 Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Senior Grand Warden Junior Gand Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Lecturer Senior Grand Deacon Junior Grand Deacon Senior Grand Steward Junior Grand Steward
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PRESENTATIONS TO M.W. GRAND MASTER VERN H. SCHNEIDER
M.W. Brother J. C. Montgomery, Jr. presented the APRON. M.W. Brother Herman A. Orlick presented the JEWEL. M.W. Brother Walter L. Walker presented the LAPEL PIN. R.W. Brother Frank A. Arnold presented the GOLD IDENTIFICATION CARD. RW. Brother Ernest J. Thacker, President of The Square Club of Saint Louis and Saint Louis County, presented the Grand Master's Apron Case. Brother Thacker also presented to M.W. Grand Master Schneider a plaque from The Square Club as an award of merit in recognition and appreciation of contributions to the Masonic Fraternity. Worshipful Brother Earl T. Linck, Master of Paul Revere Lodge No. 330, presented to M.W. Grand Master Vern H. Schneider for the Grand Lodge a gavel which had been given to Paul Revere Lodge by Most Worshipful Brother Harry S. Truman when he was Grand Master of Masons in Missouri. M.W. Brother Schneider accepted the gavel in behalf of the Grand Lodge, particularly in view of the fact that it was given to Paul Revere Lodge by M.W. Brother Harry S. Truman, that great Mason whom we have remembered at this Annual Communication in this his centennial year. Worshipful Brother David B. Cook, Master of Tuscan Lodge No. 360, presented to M.W. Brother Schneider a gold membership card of the lodge of his affiliation as a Master Mason - Tuscan Lodge No. 360 - and a card case. Worshipful Brother Cook announced the formal reception of Most Worshipful Grand Master Vern H. Schneider by Tuscan Lodge No. 360 on October 2, 1985. ADDRESS OF M.W. GRAND MASTER VERN H. SCHNEIDER
M.W. BROTHER SCHNEIDER: Thank you, Brethren and Friends. I want to pay particular thanks to that brother who took a tremendous risk some eight years ago, as he saw fit to invite me to become a member of the advancing line. M.W. Brother Fielding A. Poe, I shall be forever indebted to you. I admire the courage, the rare courage, which you displayed at that time. You know, at the same time that I express appreciation to M.W. Brother Poe, I want to tell you how humble I feel, not only to be a member of this Grand Lodge - to be an officer of it to be elevated to Grand Master - but also it is my rare privilege to be a member of the "Truman Line."
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I mentioned a moment ago that we are celebrating the centennial year of Most Worshipful Brother Harry S. Truman, Grand Master of Masons in the State of Missouri 1940-1941. And what a rare privilege it is for us to have here to day other members of that "Truman Line" who preceded me: M.W. Brother Poe, Dr. Harold O. Grauel who served as Chaplain and performed so beautifully. I am so grateful he could be present. And then there is the sage from Stoddard County M.W. Brother Elvis Mooney, my Grand Lodge Line grandfather. I think he is a big enough man for that job. This is a very, very special line; and it is with deep sincerity that I thank each member of that line for participating in the ceremony. I thank them for all the help which they have given me over the years that I have been in the advancing line. And I am certain that they will be patient with me; and perhaps I might mature to the point where I may do a creditable job as a member of the "Truman Line." It's also a great joy to have so many wonderful friends who have seen fit to present these awards to me: M.W. Brother Montgomery, M.W. Brother Orlick, M.W. Brother Walker, R.W. Brother Arnold, R.W. Brother Thacker, and of course the Master of my own lodge. I appreciate so much that the many members of Tuscan Lodge No. 360 are here today. And we are grateful to Wor. Brother Earl Linck who has seen fit to present this rather impressive instrument which was given to his lodge and which will now become a part of the property of the Grand Lodge. It has been my pleasure during the several years that I have been in the advancing line to serve under fine brethren. All those that succeeded M.W. Brother Poe have rendered extraordinary service to this Grand Lodge. I count them friends; I look to them for continuing advice in the months ahead. I would also want to pay tribute to all of the Past Grand Masters of Missouri, not only those who are seated to my right, but also to those who have been called to the Celestial Lodge on High. For each of our Past Grand Masters has left a master's mark on Missouri Masonry which stirs warm memories of loyal and devoted service. As I look over this beautiful auditorium and see so many familiar faces, I want to thank many brothers with whom I have worked in various Masonic endeavors over the years. My life has been immeasurably enriched by your acts of kindness, in many cases by your helpfulness where you saw error in my ways and you made suggestions for my improvement. I am deeply grateful for the privilege of serving with this splendid corps of Grand Lodge Officers. I am so proud of these men. We have enormous talent here; they have great leadership qualities and together work as a team and look forward with eager anticipation to the coming year. I want to say a few words about my good friend, M.W. Brother Robert J. Crede. It is a very special experience to sit alongside a man who in a quite way is able to face squarely the problems which confront him; and in a fair and reasonable way, drawing upon great wisdom, he has solved the problems before him. He has contributed much to the Grand Lodge. And I shall always treasure the experience of working with M.W. Brother Robert J. Crede. I know all the members of the Grand Lodge share our appreciation for his great service. There are two other people that I want to say something about, because they have been so very patient with me over the years. And if you want to
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have a couple of people to keep you humble, I think they can do it. Now one is my wife Nada Sue. And you talk about a supervisor and organizer, you should see me when I serve as the "right worshipful grand garbage deliverer." She has been so supportive over the years. I would like for Nada Sue to stand, please. (APPLAUSE) Also, I have been blessed that my mother Lelah Schneider is able to be here today. She has over fifty years of service in the Eastern Star. I can remember many long years ago, before the invention of babysitters, when I used to go to Eastern Star halls and wait outside while she and my father attended an Eastern Star meeting in the room. My mother, Lelah Schneider. (APPLAUSE) As we the leaders of Missouri Masonry look forward to the Grand Lodge Year 1984-1985, we humbly seek the guidance of Almighty God in undertaking and carrying on our respective Masonic tasks. It has been pointed out in the Masonic Home Report, which was read yesterday, that we can expect the long awaited Western Unit to be completed within the next year. Therefore, we shall call on our lodges to complete the task of requesting the brethren to give according to their means for the benefit of the Western Unit. You know, as I have studied history, it appears to me that the master builders are not noted for the buildings that they start, but rather for the buildings they complete. I shall request each lodge to complete the solicitation of its members - man-to-man, eye-to-eye. Let us afford each brother an opportunity to demonstrate in a positive and a tangible way his belief in the principle of Masonic Charity. In an effort to help Missouri Masons to become better informed and more enlightened about Masonry and what it stands for, we shall place special emphasis upon Masonic Education at the lodge level. To that end, each Master will be asked to appoint a Masonic Education Officer. The duties of that officer will be explained in our communications with the Worshipful Masters. While ritual is the vital thread which holds our Fraternity together, Masonry has much more to offer to its devotees than ritual alone. Indeed it has inherent qualities which have caused dictators to tremble. That same Truth which is the whole virtuous strength and support of a Mason is anathema to the tyrant. At the most personal level, Masonry offers loving support to the poor worthy widow and a helping hand to the distressed brother. Masonry at its best continues to accept good men and to make them better, not better than their fellowmen but better than themselves. This is the brand of Masonry which we must nurture and impart to our less informed brethren and to those who even now are knocking at the doors of Freemasonry. During the coming year we shall encourage lodges to make Masonry more serviceable in the community. Much progress has been made in recent years in that regard. And Brethren, I would direct your attention to the simple fact that no Mason or no lodge of Masons in this state is too poor to do some good in the community which they serve. Briefly, the "PENNY A DAY" program for the benefit of the Masonic Home will be continued, as will the "EYE CAN" project for the benefit of the DisasterRelief Fund. How heartening it was to see the Grand Treasurer receive all those gifts which were presented yesterday for our Disaster-Relief Fund. Let's keep the checks going into the fund, so that we can do a better job of serving people in need. To evidence our support to the Masonic Youth Organizations, I have ap-
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pointed the Deputy Grand Master and the Grand Wardens as liaison officers to the Order of the Rainbow for Girls, to the Order of Job's Daughters, and to the Order of DeMolay. We want these young people to know that we care. And, yes, we want to demonstrate our interest through our appropriate support. Finally, let us not be so busy that we neglect the joy of Masonic fellowship. Let us encourage our lodges to provide opportunities for fellowship with the families of our brothers. Brethren, we are about to close. I challenge each of us, you and me, to translate into action one day at a time those simple yet truly Masonic tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth to the extent that we succeed in responding to that challenge. We shall demonstrate to ourselves and to the whole world that Masonry is more than words. It is a way of life by which good men become better men. It is a great Fraternity which makes a community a better community. May God bless each and everyone of you and the lodges from which you come. We look forward to progress in the coming year. (APPLAUSE) PRESENTATIONS TO M.W. BROTHER ROBERT
J. CREDE
Grand Secretary Frank A. Arnold presented to Most Worshipful Brother Robert J. Crede the Patent that signifies his service as Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri for the year September 27, 1983 to September 25, 1984. The Grand Secretary made the further presentation of the leatherbound book containing: The Address of the Grand Master (1984), the Report of the President of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri (1983), the four issues of The Freemason Magazine published during the 1983-1984 Grand Lodge Year, and the Program of the 163rd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. CLOSING
R. W. Brother Charles E. Scheurich announced that the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home would hold a brief meeting after the close of the Grand Lodge. The One Hundred Sixty-Third 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 164th on Monday and Tuesday, September 30 and October 1, 1985 at Saint Louis, Missouri. R.W. Grand Chaplain Ronald E. Wood, fr. pronounced the Benediction.
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VERN H. SCHNEIDER ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• M.W. Grand Master 100 North Broadway, Suite 700, St. Louis 63102 CHARLES E. SCHEURICH Deputy Grand Master 124 Meadow Lane, Columbia 65203 P. VINCENT KINKEAD Senior Grand Warden Route 2, Box 243, Farmington 63640 WILLIAM H. WISBROCK Junior Grand Warden 733 Landscape Avenue, Webster Groves 63119 W. MARION LUNA Grand Treasurer C/O Bank of Piedmont, P.O. Box 398, Piedmont 63957 FRANK A. ARNOLD •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Grand Secretary 800 Highway 63 North, Columbia 65201-6697 STANTON T. BROWN Grand Lecturer Route 1, Box 225, Buckner 64016 THOMAS K. MCGUIRE, Jr. . Senior Grand Deacon 2522 South Glendale Avenue, Springfield 65804 ROBERT D. JENKINS Junior Grand Deacon 7741 Troost Avenue, Kansas City 64131 THOMAS C. WARDEN Senior Grand Steward P.O. Box 540, Owensville 65066 DANIEL F. COLE !unior Grand Steward 207 West Haven Street, Jefferson City 6510 D. ROBERT DOWNEY Senior Grand Marshal 13006 Musket Court, St. Louis 63146 Junior Grand Marshal MARTIN B. TOYBES 1116 Chantal Lane, St. Louis 63132 ALBERT J. ELFRANK Grand Sword Bearer Route 2, Advance 63730 D. ELDON TURNBULL Grand Pursuivant Route 3, Box 257, Troy 63379 THE REV. CARL L. RADFORD Grand Chaplain 2334 South Dollison Avenue, Springfield 65807 THE REV. CECIL If HURT Grand Chaplain Route 1, Box 118, Auxvasse 65231 Grand Chaplain CHARLES GOODMAN # 10 Millstone Campus, St. Louis 63146 THE REV. RONALD R. BOLLINGER Grand Chaplain 104 Firwood Drive, Webster Groves 63119 THE REV. ELMER E. REVELLE Grand Chaplain 810 South Grant Street, Desloge 63601 THE REV. ALLEN L. VANCIL Grand Chaplain 205 Duff Street, Macon 63552 THE REV. RONALD E. WOOD,JR. Grand Chaplain P.O. Box 474, Clinton 64735 FREDERICK M. WOODRUFF Grand Orator 680 Hawbrook Avenue, Glendale 63122 Grand Tiler O. WESLEY KONERING 9631 Old Bonhomme Road, Olivette 63132
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STANDING COMMITTEES FOR 1984-1985 Appeals and Grievances: Harry Gershenson, Sr., Chairman, Pierre Laclede Center, Suite
1144, 7733 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis 63105; James E. Brown, 305 North Moffett Avenue,Joplin 64801; Robert M. Fenlon, P.O. Box 26, Mexico 65265; Lloyd L. Schainker, 9451 Lackland Road, Suite 202, St. Louis 63114; Harold Jos. Toner, 922 Walnut Street, Suite 520, Kansas City 64106 Building Supervisory Board: Harold E. Thornton (1), Chairman, 916 Walnut Street, Kansas City 64106; K. Roger Pennel (2), P.O. Box 157, Fairfax 64446; David A. Watson (3), 108 East Hickory Street, Neosho 64850 By-Laws: Judge J. Morgan Donelson, P.G.M., Chairman, P.O. Box 211, Princeton 64673; Ronald M. Belt, 108 Vine Street, Macon 63552; Newton R. Bradley, 10 South Tenth Street, Lexington 64067; Harry Gershenson, Jr., Pierre Laclede Center, Suite 1144,7733 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis 63105; William H. Utz,Jr., Frederick Towers, Suite 500, 2400 Frederick Boulevard, St. Joseph 64506 Chartered Lodges: Gerald W. Burnworth, Chairman, 700 Karlsruhe Place, St. Louis 63125; Morris F. Carter, 313 Day Drive, Ferguson 63135; Wilbur M. Daughtrey, 9152 Pardee Spur, St. Louis 63126; Charles C. Long, 7260 Pershing Avenue, St. Louis 63130; Howard J. Gwinn, 204 Driftwood Drive, Sedalia 65301 Correspondence: Bruce H. Hunt, P.G.M., P.O. Box 188, Kirksville 63501 Credentials: Ray Hilton, Chairman, P.O. Box 985, Commercial Station, Springfield 65803; Cecil O. Blaylock, 217 South Louisiana Avenue, Cape Girardeau 63701;John E. Brueggeman, 3121 Timm Drive, St. Louis 63125; Dale A. Ludwig, 8226 Marvale Lane, St. Louis 63123; The Rev. Charles W. Miller, 13036 Geranium Court, St. Louis 63146 Entertainment ofDistinguished Guests: Martin B. Toybes, Chairman, 1116 Chantal Lane, St. Louis 63132; Harry C. Ploetze, (Deceased), 5417 Donovan Avenue, St. Louis 63109; Lester E. Schultz, 7436 Cromwell Drive, St. Louis 63105; William H. Wisbrock, 733 Landscape Avenue, Webster Groves 63119; Clifford E. Hoffman, 1118 Eastbrook Lane, St. Louis 63119; D. Robert Downey, 13006 Musket Court, St. Louis 63141 Forms and Ceremonies: Frank A. Arnold, Chairman, 800 Highway 63 North, Columbia 65201-6697; E. Allen Kohler, P.O. Box 170, Huntsville 65259; Ralph O. Kolb, 8825 Anchorage Lane, St. Louis 63126; Edwin L. Smith, 210 South Kansas Street, Marceline 64658; Frank P. Wilfley, Jr., Route 2, Laddonia 63352; Stanton T. Brown (Ex-Officio), Route 1, Box 225, Buckner 64016 Grand Lodge Office Building: Douglas H. Garrett, Chairman, 210 Bourn Avenue, Columbia 65201; Arthur E. Schneider, Route 3, Columbia 65201; Payne Percefull, 2222 Bluff Boulevard, Columbia 65201; Vern H. Schneider, 100 North Broadway, Suite 700, St. Louis 63102; Frank A. Arnold, 800 Highway 63 North, Columbia 65201-6697 Grand Master's Address: Robert J. Crede, P.G.M., Chairman, Route 2, Jefferson City 65101; AND ALL PAST GRAND MASTERS IN ATTENDANCE Jurisprudence: Warren R. Maichel, Chairman, 720 Olive Street, 24th Floor, St. Louis 63101; Herbert C. Hoffman, Commerce Tower, Suite 2414, 911 Main Street, Kansas City 64105; Charles E. Becraft, 1311 Village Drive, St.Joseph 64506; Edwin B. Brzezinski, 9148 Pardee Spur, St. Louis 63126; Walter L. Walker, P.G.M., P.O. Box 487, Neosho 64850 Lodges Under Dispensation: Carl G. Brown, Chairman, P.O. Box 9902, Kansas City 64134; Martin E. Brummond, 1301 Liggett Drive, St. Louis 63126; David S. Butler, 405 Cloisters Walk, St. Louis 63122; Wayne R. Twiehaus, 305 Proctor Street, Columbia 65201; Charles Warren Ohrvall, 10516 East 35th Terrace, Independence 64052 Masonic Boards of Relief: Albert H. Van Gels, Chairman, 24 Spring Drive, Florissant 63031; Lon G. Orr, P.O. Box 73, Joplin 64801; Kenneth L. McNeal, 601 Robidoux Street, St.Joseph 64501; Alfred E. Spencer, 10 Plaza Square, Apt. 910, St. Louis 63103 Masonic Education: Thomas C. Warden (3), Chairman, P.O. Box 540, Owensville 65066; Daniel F. Cole (1), 207 West Haven Street, Jefferson City 65101; Ronald M. Compton (1), 10725 Kennerly Road, St. Louis 63128; John W. Siscel (2), 3608 Holt Avenue, St. Louis 63116; Sam V. Cochran (2), 308 Weyland Drive, Boonville 65233;
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Richard L. Smith (3), 459 Wilcox Avenue, Kirkwood 63122; Vern H. Schneider (ExOfficio), 100 North Broadway, Suite 700, St. Louis 63102; Charles E. Scheurich (ExOfficio), 124 Meadow Lane, Columbia 65203; P. Vincent Kinkead (Ex-Officio), Route 2, Box 243, Farmington 63640; William H. Wisbrock (Ex-Officio), 733 Landscape Avenue, Webster Groves 63119 Mileage and Per Diem: Orville L. Livingston, Chairman, P.O. Box 2369, Platte City 64079; Norman H. Behrend, 9144 Ranch Meadows Drive, St. Louis 63136; Jack R. Clark, 9931 McGee, Kansas City 64111; Edward A. Lang, Route 2, Box 266, Cuba 65453; Charles H. Schuler, 684 East Vine Street, Sullivan 63080 Necrology: Dr.j. C. Montgomery,Jr., P.G.M., Chairman, 950 ForestiacCourt, St. Louis 63141; Frank P. Briggs, P.G.M., 1132 North Jackson Street, Macon 63552; William H Chapman, P.G.M., 20 West Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves 63119; Dr. Harold O. Grauel, P.G.M., P.O. Box 389, Cape Girardeau 63701; Walter L. Walker, P.G.M., P.O. Box 487, Neosho 64850 Relief and Charity: Albertj. Elfrank, Chairman, Route 2, Advance 63730; William H. Wisbrock, 733 Landscape Avenue, Webster Groves 63119; James A. Estell, P.O. Box 167, Cameron 64429; D. Eldon Turnbull, Route 3, Box 257, Troy 63379; Carl I. Stein, Secretary, Masonic Home of Missouri, 5351 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis 63112 Ritual: Stanton T. Brown, Chairman, Route 1, Box 225, Buckner 64016; Freelon K. Hadley, 1506 Wayne Drive, St.Joseph 64506; Ronnie L. House, P.O. Box 335, Mansfield 65704; Dale A. Ludwig, 8226 Marvale Lane, St. Louis 63123; Eugene E. "Pat" McFarland, P.O. Box 146, Liberal 64736; Dale C. Motter, 909 Fairview, Kirksville 63501 Ways and Means: Walter H. Baird (2), Chairman, 234 East Parkway Drive, Columbia 65203; William H Chapman (1), P.G.M., 20 West Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves 63119; Owen A. Sloan (1), 11915 Pawnee Lane, Leawood, Kansas 66209; Richard W. Goff (3), 9315 Warrior Drive, St. Louis 63123; William H. Utz,Jr. (3), Frederick Towers, Suite 500, 2400 Frederick Boulevard, St. Joseph 64506; W. Marion Luna, Grand Treasurer, C/O Bank of Piedmont, P.O. Box 398, Piedmont 63957 SPECIAL COMMITTEES FOR 1984-1985 George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association: Dr. J. Edward Blinn, P.G.M., Chairman, P.O. Box 14, Marshfield 65706; Bruce H. Hunt, P.G.M., P.O. Box 188, Kirksville 63501; Elvis A. Mooney, P.G.M., 117 North Prairie Street, Bloomfield 63825; Fielding A. Poe, P.G.M., 501 North Lafayette Street, Florissant 63031; Homer L. Ferguson, P.G.M., 1927 North Circle Drive, Jefferson City 65101 Grand Lodge Charity Committee: Vern H. Schneider, Chairman, 100 North Broadway, Suite 700, St. Louis 63102; Charles E. Scheurich, 124 Meadow Lane, Columbia 65203; P. Vincent Kinkead, Route 2, Box 243, Farmington 63640; William H. Wisbrock, 733 Landscape Avenue, Webster Groves 63119; Frank A. Arnold, 800 Highway 63 North, Columbia 65201-6697 Public Relations: Alfred M. Frager, Chairman, 731 Timber Run Drive, St. Louis 63141; Herman A. Orlick, P.G.M., 12 Cambridge Court, Glendale 63122; Richard B. Ramage, 110 Old Oaks Drive, Ballwin 63011; Thomas C. Warden, P.O. Box 540, Owensville 65066; John K. Smith, 2705 Sterling, Independence 64052; L. Wayne Hill, P.O. Box 1301, Columbia 65201; Robert W. Conradi, 5011 Donovan Avenue, St. Louis 63109; George Wagner, 7905 Big Bend Boulevard, St. Louis 63119; A.J. Milner, 11851 Cato Drive, Florissant 63033 Public Schools: Walter C. Ploeser, Chairman, 3633 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis 63108; Walter H. Baird, 234 East Parkway Drive, Columbia 65203; Albertj. Elfrank, Route 2, Advance 63730; Dr. Charlesj. McClain, Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville 63501; Bruce H. McCully, 2503 Stephenson, Sedalia 65301; Elvis A. Mooney, P.G.M., 117 North Prairie Street, Bloomfield 63825; Dr. G. Hugh Wamble, 4840 N.E. Chouteau Drive, KansasCity64119; Dr. Fred W. Lanigan, 1250 Aspen Drive, Florissant63031; Dr. M. Graham Clark, School of the Ozarks, Point Lookout 65726 Recognition ofForeign Grand Lodges: John Black Vrooman, Chairman, P.O. Box 402, St.
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Louis 63166; Herman A. Orlick, P.G.M., 12 Cambridge Court, Glendale 63122; Frank A. Arnold, 800 Highway 63 North, Columbia 65201-6697 Youth: Daniel F. Cole, Chairman, 207 West Haven Street,Jefferson City65101; Ronald M. Compton, 10725 Kennerly Road, St. Louis 63128; Jack Mielke, 911 East 11 Oth Street, Kansas City 64131; Dr. Albert L. Howe, 31 York Drive, Saint Louis 63144; O. Wesley Konering, 9631 Old Bonhomme Road, Olivette 63132; LionelJ. Goede, 715 Murray Hill Drive, Fenton 63026
OTHER APPOINTMENTS Auditor: Robert H. Asbury, C.P.A., 1750 South Brentwood Boulevard, St. Louis 63144 Liaison Officers to Youth Organizations: International Order of the Rainbow for Girls: Charles E. Scheurich, 124 Meadow Lane,
Columbia 65201 International Order ofJob's Daughters: P. Vincent Kinkead, Route 2, Box 243, Farming-
ton 63640 International Order ofDemolay: William H. Wisbrock, 733 Landscape Avenue, Webster
Groves 63119
MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI Officers 1984-1985 Honorary Chairman: Vern H. Schneider, 100 North Broadway, Suite 700, Saint Louis
63102 President: Charles E. Scheurich, 124 Meadow Lane, Columbia 65203 Vice President: Albert J. Elfrank, Route #2, Advance 63730 Treasurer: D. Eldon Turnbull, Route 3, Box 257, Troy 63379 Secretary: Carl I. Stein, 5351 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis 63112
Directors Vern H. Schneider, 100 North Broadway, Suite 700, Saint Louis 63102 Charles E. Scheurich, 124 Meadow Lane, Columbia 65203 P. Vincent Kinkead, Route 2, Box 243, Farmington 63640 William H. Wisbrock, 733 Landscape Avenue, Webster Groves 63119 Thomas K. McGuire, Jr., 2522 South Glendale Avenue, Springfield 65804 AlbertJ. Elfrank (1985), Route #2, Advance 63730 D. Eldon Turnbull (1985), Route 3, Box 257, Troy 63379 D. Robert Downey (1986), 13006 Musket Court, Saint Louis 63141 James A. Estell (1986), P.O. Box 167, Cameron 64429 James H. Cobban (1987), 921 West Crestview, Springfield 65807 Lawrence N. Weenick (1987),506 Kingdel Drive, Saint Louis 63124 Dr. Gerald L. Cook (1988), 2005 Maverick Trail, Harrisonville 64701 Rudolf G. Eskridge (1988), 2300 South Leslie, Independence 64055
Executive Director H. David Thomas, 5351 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis 63112
Secretary to the Board of Directors Carl I. Stein, 5351 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis 63112
Co-Ordinator of Fraternal Relations Fielding A. Poe (P.G.M.), 5351 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis 63112
Treasurer - Western Unit Fund Drive Joseph H. Collison, P.O. Box 8, Weston 64098
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Worshipful Master: William H Chapman, P.G.M., 20 West Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves 63119 Secretary-Treasurer: A. W. "Whit" Griffith, P.O. Box 480, Fulton 65251-0480 LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THIS JURISDICTION
Homer L. Ferguson, 1927 North Circle Drive, Jefferson City 65101 Col. James M. Sellers, Sunset View, Lexington 64067 Frank P. Briggs, 1132 North Jackson Street, Macon 63552 Dr. Harold O. Grauel, P.O. Box 389, Cape Girardeau 63701 Bruce H. Hunt, P.O. Box 188, Kirksville 63501 A. Basey Vanlandingham, 4930 Gillespie Bridge Road, Columbia 65203 William R. Denslow, P.O. Box 569, Trenton 64683 Elvis A. Mooney, 117 North Prairie Street, Bloomfield 63825 Judge J. Morgan Donelson, P.O. Box 211, Princeton 64673 William H Chapman, 20 West Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves 63119 Thomas]. Davis, Jr., P.O. Box 217, Piedmont 63957 Walter L. Walker, P.O. Box 487, Neosho 64850 Herman A. Orlick, 12 Cambridge Court, Glendale 63122 Lewis C. Wes Cook, P.O. Box 12444, North Kansas City 64116 Fielding A. Poe, 501 North Lafayette Street, Florissant 63031 Dr. James A. Noland, Jr., Osage Beach 65065 Dr.]. C. Montgomery, Jr., 950 Forestlac Court, Saint Louis 63141 Gus O. Nations, 2440 Copper Beach Drive, Saint Louis 63131 Dr. J. Edward Blinn, P.O. Box 14, Marshfield 65706 William]. Hill, Commerce Tower, Suite 1810,911 Main Street, Kansas City 64105 Earl K. Dille, 27 Dunleith Drive, Saint Louis 63131 Robert]. Crede, Route #2, Jefferson City 65101
1951-1952 1953-1954 1957-1958 1959-1960 1960-1961 1956-1966 1967-1968 1968-1969 1969-1970 1970-1971 1971-1972 1973-1974 1974-1975 1975-1976 1976-1977 1977-1978 1978-1979 1979-1980 1980-1981 1981-1982 1982-1983 1983-1984
PAST GRAND TREASURER
William H. Utz, Jr., Frederick Towers, Suite 500, 2400 Frederick Boulevard, Saint Joseph 64506 PAST GRAND LECTURER
Freelon K. Hadley, 1506 Wayne Drive, St. Joseph 64506 DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS
1984-1985
1984-1985
1. James D. Farley (259), Route 1, Lancaster 63548 2. Charles W. Baker (319), P.O. Box 238, Brashear 63533 3. Dr. Wayne D. Smith (540), P.O. Box 5, Winigan 63566 4. Gerald D. Gentry (35), 1007 East Main Street, Princeton 64673 5. W. Lynn Poush (257), 804 South 18th Street, Bethany 64424 6. Robert E. Rineman (321), Route 1, Box 17, Denver 64441
1. Kenneth K. Sowers (588), Route 1, Box 133, Alexandria 63430 2. Marion W. Rehm (366), Route 2, Box 136, Kirksville 63501 3. Arthur R. Cullor (210), Route 1, Lucerne 64655 4. Ben C. Moore (Ill), 1411 East 7th Street, Trenton 64683 5. Ernest Clyde Richardson (257), Route 1, Eagleville 64442 6. Guy L. Allee (88), Route 1, Box 139, Sheridan 64486
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7. Michael K. Monk (511), Route 1, Box 119, Skidmore 64487 8. Lloyd N. Brown (483), 808 North Third Street, Tarkio 64491 9. Gordon E. Hopkins (331), 2212 Chambers Avenue, St. Joseph 64506 10. Doyle C. Kime (564), Route 2, Box 168, Jamesport 64648 11. James H. Cunningham (438), 11025 North Charlotte, Kansas City 64155 12. Bobby Ray O'Dell (89), 627 North Main Street, Brookfield 64628 13. Edwin L. Smith (481), 210 South Kansas Avenue, Marceline 64658 14. Earl Wayne Orr (228), #7 Sharon Drive, Box 602, Shelbina 63468 15. Richard H. Fox (28), 4017 Edgewood Street, Hannibal 63401 16. John E. Wetzel (92), 116 North Fourth Street, Louisiana 63353 17. Gillam Street (23), Route 2, Box 19, Perry 63462 18. Billie Pollard (344), 715 South Morley Street, Moberly 65270 19. Ralph E. Allen (525), TT Highway, Sumner 64681 20. Kenneth M. Kerby (216), Route 1, Box 7C, Browning 64630 21. Donald H. Venable (339), 4301 N.W. Pawnee Drive, Riverside 64150 22A. Albert B. Lewis (220), 9023 Holly, Kansas City 64114 22B. Gary L. Mullins (617), 7317 Willow Street, Raytown 64133 23. John M. Townsend (444), Route 1, Box 163, Orrick 64077 24. Emmit G. Williams (205), 772 East Yerby Street, Marshall 65340 25. John C. Allen (142), Route 2, Box 101, Otterville 65348 26. Dr. Wilbur R. Enns (602), 506 Bourn Avenue, Columbia 65201 27. Harris Maupin, Jr. (354), 1508 West Street, Mexico 65265 28. The Rev. Elmer E. Revelle (246), 810 South Grant Street, Desloge 63601 29. Warren W. Wommack (75), Route 2, Box 261, Troy 63379 30. Euell J. Sweeten (46), 3 Mark Twain Court, O'Fallon 63366 31. David R. Potter (183), 223 Dix Road, #44, Jefferson City 65101
1984
7. Vern W. Summa (470), P.O. Box 274, Maryville 64468 8. Darrell L. Jones (483), Route 2, Box 37, Fairfax 64446 9. Rodger G. Shuster (269), 1603 Lion Road, St. Joseph 64506 10. James D. Lollar (15), P.O. Box 190, Winston 64689 11. James L. Shelton (393), 1321 Tracy, Route I, Box 181, Excelsior Springs 64024 12. Billy Joe Cox (89), 1616 Jennings Pl., Chillicothe 64601 13. Virgil W. Slaughter (325), Route 2, Box 224, Meadville 64659 14. R. Clyde Foster (172), 921 E. McKinsey Street, Moberly 65270 15. Lee B. Turner (188), 4907 Prospect Avenue, Hannibal 63401 16. Arnold D. Smith (14), (Deceased) 17. Lecil Ulry (302), Route I, Perry, 63462 18. Delbert Dailey (344),837 Myra Street, Moberly 65270 19. A. Merlin Armstrong (52), 712 West Sixth Street, Carrollton 64633 20. A. Merlin Armstrong (52), 712 W. Sixth Street, Carrollton 64633 21. Donald E. Campbell (120), 5100 Huonker Road, N.W., Kansas City 64151 22A. Kenneth L. Goad (305), 16116 East 30th Street, Independence 64055 22B. Paul K. Kawakami (104), 820 East 31st Street, Kansas City 64109 23. James W. Stigall (57), 209 Wilson Boulevard, Richmond 64085 24. Thomas A. Meads (205), 208 E. Rea Street, Marshall 65340 25. Tom T. Perkins (47), Route 1, Box 66, Rocheport 65279 26. William G. Barnett (356), Route 1, Box 258, Harrisburg 65256 27. Jared A. Price (354), 909 Concordia, Mexico 65265 28. Ralph W. Horton (457), P.O. Box 93, Jonesburg 63351 29. Dennis L. Hammack (199), Route 2, Box 216, Elsberry 63343 30. Bobby L. Buxton (260), Route 1, Box 21, Defiance 63341 31. E. Nathan Jobe (90), 817 Monroe Street, Apt. 3-A, Jefferson City 65101
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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI
32. Charles H. Schuler (69), 684 East Vine Street, Sullivan 63080 34. James W. Williams (480), 8523 Sterling, Raytown 64138 35. A. Freeman Stanfill (141), Route 1, Box 401, Amoret 64722 36. Gary A. Inlow (236), Route 4, Box 189H, Sedalia 65301 37. Wayne U. Thomas (548), 307 East Florence Street, Windsor 65360 38. Dr. C. Norman Unverzagt (83), 331 West Elm Street, Lebanon 65536 39. Clarence W. Wieland (213), Route 2, Box 119, Rolla 65401 40. A. Elmo Blum (338), P.O. Box 57, Festus 63028 41. Ross Jackson (288), Route 1, Box 209A, Wheatland 65779 42. M. Leon Gire (315), P.O. Box 53, Sheldon 64784 43. LloydJ. Peterson (292), Route 1, Box 151, Liberal 64762 44. James E. Brown (345), 305 North Moffett Avenue, Joplin 64801 45. Paul Turner (271), 1100 West Division Street, Springfield 65803 46. Elmer Murfin (177), 401 First Street, Houston 65483 47. James D. Hackworth (353), Route 2, Box 228, Ellington 63638 48. James E. Green (598), 801 Main Street, Leadwood 63653 49. Charles H. Daume, Jr. (221), Star Route, Oak Ridge 63769 50. Harry H. Sutherland (407),1300 East Marshall Street, Charleston 63834 51. Arblean McHugh (665), Route 1, Box 180A, Wardell 63879 52. John A. Heneger (526), Route 1, Box 202, Piedmont 63957 53. Herbert Cooper, Jr. (536), Route 2, Box 607, Willow Springs 65793 54. David L. Combs (453), P.O. Box 148, Taneyville 65759 55. Charles A. Donica (129), 318 Broadway, Monett 65708 56. Edwin W. Parker (538), Route 4, Box 369, Neosho 64850 33-57A. Billy R. Abbott (542), 3711A Candlewyck Club Drive, Florissant 63034 33-57B. Ned D. Inglish (360), 14119 Forestvale Drive, Chesterfield 63017
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32. CarlJ. Harshaw (251), 300 East Lane Drive, Washington 63090 34. Billy K. Thomas (147),1203 Melinda, Harrisonville 64701 35. Arthur R. Zellmer (368), 700 East Fort Scott Street, Butler 64730 36. Robert D. Weikal (236), 420 South Grand Avenue, Sedalia 65301 37. Edgar L. Kneip (548), 418 Peyton Street, Clinton 64735 38. Virgil R. Bradsher (152), Route 2, Box 138, Sunrise Beach 65079 39. John L. Schafer (225), Route 1, Box 262A, Salem 65560 40. Charles W. Leach (673), 308 Marilyn Dr., Arnold 63010 41. Leo H. Pitts (288), P.O. Box 22, Hermitage 65668 42. Lacey Stapp (87), P.O. Box 12, Greenfield 65661 43. Eugene E. "Pat" McFarland (187), P.O. Box 146, Liberal 64762 44. Benny LeRoy Roach (335),1815 Jackson Street, Joplin 64801 45. Vernon L. Nichols (5), 1416 North Brown Street, Springfield 65802 46. Ronnie L. House (543), P.O. Box 335, Mansfield 65704 47. Eugene G. Kragnes (137), Route 1, Box 322E, Mountain View 65548 48. HaroldJ. Richardson (424), 502 Norwood Drive, Bonne Terre 63628 49. Laymon A. Allgood (672), 1735 Ridgeway Drive, Cape Girardeau 63701 50. W. Carter Bell (532), 216 Carter Street, Dexter 63841 51. Theodore T. Martin (571), 102 East Washington Street, Hayti 63851 52. Charles E. Divine (209), P.O. Box 475, Poplar Bluff 63901 53. Gene W. Friebe (327), SS Route, Box 93A, West Plains 65775 54. Carnell E. Cutbirth (515), Route 1, Box 293B, Galena 65656 55. Jimmie Lee Moreland (247), 1305 Wyandotte Street, Seneca 64865 56. Howard Lee Dobbs (247),1829 Maple Street, Seneca 64865 33-57A. James D. Donaldson (623), 3905 Concord Court, St. Charles 63303 33-57B. Norman S. Stites (629), 942 Twin Pine Drive, Des Peres 63131
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
33-57C. Linton W. Kneemiller (636), 3925 Jacinto Drive, St. Louis 63125 33-57D. James H. Miller (655),6504 Colleen Drive, St. Louis 63123 58. W. Roger Bowness (381), Route 5, Box 22AC, Eldon 65026 59. Robert R. Crick (76), 329 East Kansas Street, Independence 64050 60. Oscar B. Rogers (406), Route 2, Box 218, Malden 63863 (Resigned: April 8, 1985) 60. Paul Patton (68), P.O. Box 452, Kennett 63857
33-57C. Clarence W. Stone,Jr. (45),1562 Maple Lane, Ellisville 63011 33-57D. PeterCavic,Jr. (460), 10900 Coral Ridge Drive, St. Louis 63123 58. J. Dwight McDonald (591), Route 2, Box 63, Barnett 65011 59. Frederick A. Troxel, Jr. (337), 1005 South 19th Street, Blue Springs 64015 60. J. John Shipman (68), P.O. Box 62, Kennett 63857
ALPHABETICAL UST OF LODGE.S WITH DISTRICT NUMBERS No.
District
Name
A
602 444 366 355 590 10 219 544 198 659 255 347 141 443 377 356 621 193 529 412 633 346 673 55 100
Acacia at Columbia 26 Ada at Orrick 23 Adair at Kirksville 2 Adelphi at Edgerton 21 Advance at Advance 50 Agency at Agency 9 Albert Pike at Kansas City ........................ 22-B Algabil at Saint Louis .... 33-57D Allensville at Allendale . .. 6 Alpha at North Kansas City ........................ 22-A Alton at Alton 53 33-57D America at Saint Louis Amsterdam at Amsterdam ........................ 35 Anchor at Crestwood .... 33-57C Ancient Craft at King City ........................ 6 Ancient Landmark at Harrisburg 26 Anderson at Anderson . .. 56 Angerona at Missouri City .............. 11 Apollo at Creve Coeur 33-57A Appleton City at Appleton City 37 34 Archie at Archie Arlington at Dixon 39 Arnold at Arnold . . . . . . .. 40 Arrow Rock at Arrow Rock ........................ 24 Ash Grove at Ash Grove 45
No.
District
Name
156 Ashland at Ashland . . . . .. 26 6 127 Athens at Albany 267 Aurora Theodore Roosevelt at Saint Louis .. 33-57D 46 26 Ava at Ava B
217 116 353 591 367 365 3 393 632 373 450 170 642 667 573 97 537 379 41 535 153 337 195 45 597
Barbee at Sweet Springs Barnes at Cabool . Barnesville at Ellington .. Barnett at Barnett . Barry at Washburn . . Bayou at Bakersfield . Beacon at Hazelwood . Bee Hive at Lawson Belgrade at Belgrade . . Belle at Belle Belton at Belton . . Benevolence at Utica Benjamin Franklin at St. Louis . . Berkeley at Berkeley Bernie at Bernie . Bethany at Bethany . Bethel at Bethel . . Billings at Billings Bismarck at Bismarck . . Blackwell at Blackwell Bloomfield at Bloomfield Blue Springs at Blue Springs . . Bolivar at Bolivar Bonhomme at Ballwin . Bosworth at Bosworth .
24 46 47 58 55 53 33-57A 11 40 39 34 12 33-57B 33-57A 60 5 14 54 48 40 50 59 41 33-57C 20
See "Lodge Directory by Districts" pages 186-207 for Worshipful Master (Name), Secretary (Name and Address), and Meeting Time.
1984 No. 587 135 334
616 80 86 269
Name Branson at Branson Braymer' at Braymer ..... Breckenridge at Breckenridge ........... Brentwood at Brentwood Bridgeton at St. John's ... Brookfield at Brookfield Brotherhood at St. Joseph
District 54 12
12 33-57B 33-57A 13
9 501 Buckner at Buckner 59 675 Bunker at Bunker 47 442 Burlington at Burlington Junction................ 7 35 254 Butler at Butler
C 416 328 486 552 183 38 63 169 284 231 549 401 197 461 147 305 172 674 59 615 185 331 407 487 392 342 662 610 559 17 645
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Cache at St. Louis . Cainsville at Cainsville . Cairo at Cairo Calhoun at Calhoun . California at California .. Callao at Callao . Cambridge at Slater . Camden Point at Camden Point Canopy at Aurora Cardwell at Cardwell Carl J unction at Carl Junction Carterville at Carterville .. Carthage at Carthage .... Caruthersville at Caruthersville Cass at Harrisonville .. . .. Cecile Daylight at North Kansas City Censer at Macon Central Crossing at Shell Knob Centralia at Centralia Chaffee at Chaffee Chamois at Chamois Charity at St. Joseph. . . .. Charleston at Charleston Chilhowee at Chilhowee .. Christian at Oak Grove .. Circle at Roscoe Clarence at Clarence . . . .. Clark at Clark Clarksdale at Clarksdale ., Clarksville at Clarksville .. Clarkton at Clarkton
33-57D 5 18 37 31 14 24 21 55 60 44 44 44 51 34 22-A 14 55 26 49 31 9 50 36 59 37 14 18 10 16 60
No.
207 601 651 463 520 548 482 274 485 595 168 534 533 120 432 369 454 528 36 265 600 282 656 561 287 606 519 368 669 586 312 525 492 539 400 88 137 119
532 325 300
Name District Clay at Excelsior Springs 11 Clayton at Clayton . . . . . .. 33-57B Cleveland at Cleveland ... 34 Clifton ,at Thayer . . . . . . .. 53 Clifton Heights at St. Louis ' 33-57D . 37 Clinton at Clinton Clintonville at El Dorado Springs 43 36 Cold Spring at Leeton 34 Coldwater at Drexel Cole Camp at Cole Camp 36 Colony at Colony . . . . . . .. 2 32 Columbia at Pacific Comfort at Wheaton . . . .. 55 Compass at Parkville . . . .. 21 Competition at Competition 38 Composite at Doniphan .. 52 Continental at Stewartsville ........................ 10 38 Conway at Conway Cooper at Boonville 25 Corinthian at Warrensburg ........................ 36 9 Cosby at Cosby Cosmos at St. Louis . . . . .. 33-57B Country Club at Kansas City . 22-B . 12 Cowgill at Cowgill Craft at Canton . 15 Craig at Craig . 8 Crane at Crane . 54 Crescent Hill at Adrian .. 35 Crestwood at Crestwood 33-57C Criterion at Alba . 44 Cuba at Cuba . 39 Cunningham at Sumner 19
D Daggett at McKittrick Dawn at Dawn Decatur at Pierce City . . .. Defiance at Sheridan .... Delphian at Birch Tree .. DeSoto at DeSoto . . . . . . .. i)exter at Dexter Dockery at Meadville Doric at Elkland . . . . . . . ..
28 12 55 6 47 40 50 13 45
E
285 Earl at Coffey
10
See "Lodge Directory by Districts" pages 186-207 for Worshipful Master (Name), Secretary (Name and Address), and Meeting Time.
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No. Name District 575 Easter at St. Clair 32 630 East Gate at Kansas City 22-B 384 East Prairie at East Prairie 50 291 Edina at Edina . 2 318 Eldorado at Luray . 1 599 Elvins at Flat River . 48 607 Eminence at Eminence . 47 . 16 14 Eolia at Eolia 497 Equality at Newburg . 39 . 50 278 Essex at Essex 505 Euclid at Crestwood . 33-57C 73 Eureka at Brunswick . 19 27 Evergreen at New Haven 32 405 Everton at Everton . 42 . 15 577 Ewing at Ewing 441 Excelsior at Jackson . 49
F 483 Fairfax at Fairfax . . . . . . .. 8 44 Fair Play at Fair Play .... 41 132 Farmington at Farmington 48 . 25 47 Fayette at Fayette 345 Fellowship at Joplin . 44 . 33-57C 281 Fenton at Fenton . 33-57A 542 Ferguson at Ferguson 339 Fidelity at Farley . 21 . 17 23 Florida at Florida 668 Florissant at Florissant . 33-57A 578 Forest Park at Mehlville .. 33-57C 453 Forsyth at Forsyth . 54 . 35 554 Foster at Foster 212 Four Mile at Campbell . 60 363 Fraternal at Robertsville .. 32 636 Freedom at Mehlville . 33-57C . 54 352 Friend at Ozark 89 Friendship at Chillicothe 12 48 Fulton at Fulton . 27 G
515 106 655 522 422 9 427 218 397
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Galena at Galena . Gallatin at Gallatin Gardenville at St. Louis .. Gate City at Kansas City Gate of the Temple at Springfield George Wshington at St. Louis . Glenwood at Glenwood .. Good Hope at St. Louis .. Gower at Gower .
54 10 33-57D 22-A 45
No. Name 644 Grain Valley at Grain Valley 514 Granby at Granby 579 Grandin at Grandin 276 Grand River at Freeman 618 Grandview at Grandview 272 Granite at Sedalia 66 Grant City at Grant City 173 Gray Summit at Gray Summit 414 Greensburg at Greensburg
I II
59 56 47 34 59 36 6 32
2 635 Greentop at Greentop ... I 107 Greenville at Greenville 52 H
216 336 224 188 499 672 171 571 459 354 117 37 477 338 123 288 187 104 211 527 364 362 279 262 660 251 239 215
33-57D 33-57D
District
4 415 30
Hale City at Hale , 20 26 Hallsville at Hallsville Hamilton at Hamilton 12 Hannibal at Hannibal .. .. 15 Harmony at St. Louis .... 33-57D Harold O. Grauel at Cape Girardeau 49 Hartford at Hartford 3 Hayti at Hayti 51 Hazelwood at Seymour .. 45 Hebron at Mexico 27 Helena at Helena . . . . . . .. 9 Hemple at Hemple 11 Henderson at Rogersville 45 Herculaneum at Herculaneum 40 Hermann at Hermann 32 Hermitage at Hermitage 41 Hermon at Liberal 43 Heroine at Kansas City .. 22-B Hickory Hill at Eugene .. 31 Higbee at Higbee . . . . . . .. 18 Higginsville at Higginsville . 23 Hiram at Kahoka . . . . . . . . 1 Hogles Creek at Wheatland . 41 Holden at Holden 36 Holliday at Holliday 17 Hope at Washington 32 Hopewell at Lesterville . .. 47 Hornersville at Hornersville 60 Howard at New Franklin 25 Hunnewell at Hunnewell 14 Huntsville at Huntsville .. 18
See "Lodge Directory by Districts" pages 186-207 for Worshipful Master (Name), Secretary (Name and Address), and Meeting Time.
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167
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI District
No. Name
410 Iberia at Iberia 581 Illmo at Scott City 76 Independence at Independence . . . . . . . . . .. 54 Index at Garden City .... 536 Ingomar at Willow Springs ........................ 381 Ionia at Eldon 154 Ionic at Desloge 143 Irondale at Irondale 446 Ivanhoe at Kansas City
38 49 59 34 53 58 48 40 22-B
13 82 Jackson at Linneus 541 Jacksonville at Jacksonville
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: : : :: 447 564 Jamesport at Jamesport .. 10 398 Jasper at Jasper 44 43 Jefferson at Jefferson City ...................... " 31 640 Jennings at Jennings ... " 33-57A 315 Jerusalem at Jerico Springs 42 480 J~~~l'~~ pi~~~~~~ Hili' : : : : 34 164 Joachim at Hillsboro . 40 321 Jonathan at Denver . 6 457 Jonesburg at Jonesburg .. 28 335 Joplin at Joplin . 44 411 Joppa at Hartville . 46 K
220 Kansas City at Kansas City
........................
311 Kearney at Kearney ..... 68 Kennett at Kennett ...... 243 Keystone at Webster Groves ................. 376 King Hill at St. Joseph ... 105 Kirksville at Kirksville .... 484 Kirkwood at Kirkwood ... 245 Knob Noster at Knob Noster .................. 582 Koshkonong at Koshkonong ............
22-A 11 60 33-57C 9 2 33-57C 36 53
L 222 LaBelle at LaBelle 15 83 Laclede at Lebanon . . . . .. 38 115 Laddonia at Laddonia 27
District
No.
Name
489 292 460 574 531 237 506 145 598 77 149 31 302 138 326 152
259
Lakeville at Bell City . . . .. 50 Lamar at Lamar . . . . . . . .. 43 Lambskin at St. Louis 33-57D La Monte at La Monte 36 Lanes Prairie at Vichy 39 La Plata at La Plata 14 Lathrop at Lathrop 11 Latimer at Licking . . . . . .. 39 Leadwood at Leadwood .. 48 Lebanon at Steelville . . . .. 39 Lexington at Lexington .. 23 Liberty at Liberty . . . . . . .. 11 Lick Creek at Perry . . . . .. 17 Lincoln at Fillmore 9 Linn at Linn 31 Linn Creek at Camdenton ........................ 38 Lockwood at Lockwood .. 42 Lock Springs at Lock Springs 10 Lodge of Light at Eagleville 5 Lodge of Love at Lancaster
403
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521 488 257
M 324 McDonald at Independence . . . . . . . . . .. 59 125 McFall-Gentryville at McFall.................. 6 433 Macks Creek at Macks Creek 38 626 Magnolia at St. Louis 33-570 112 Maitland at Maitland 8 406 Malden at Malden 60 543 Mansfield at Mansfield . .. 46 566 Maplewood at St. Louis .. 33-57C 481 Marceline at Marceline . .. 13 110 Marcus at Fredericktown 48 569 Marlborough at Grandview ........................ 22-B 260 Mechanicsville at Defiance 30 16 Memphis at Memphis . 1 628 Mendon at Mendon . 19 313 Meramec at Eureka . 33-57C 35 Mercer at Princeton . 4 2 Meridian at St. Louis . 33-57D 244 Middle Fabius at Downing
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567 Miller at Miller
55
See "Lodge Directory by Districts" pages 186-207 for Worshipful Master (Name) Secretary (Name and Address), and Meeting Time. '
168 No. 151 471 1
639 344 144 612 129 295 64 490 246 58 603 184 351 558 294 476 40 439 99 614 327 158 637 221 25 568 247 60 510 199 307 429 270 473 470 643
1984
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Name
District Milton at Milton . . . . . . . .. 18 Mineral at Oronogo ..... 44 Missouri-Commonwealth at St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 33-57B Mizpah at Florissant ..... 33-57A Moberly at Moberly . . . . .. 18 Modern at Humansville .. 41 Mokane at Mokane 27 Monett at Monett . . . . . . .. 55 Moniteau at Jamestown .. 31 Monroe at Monroe City .. 17 Montevallo at Montevallo 43 Montgomery at Montgomery City . . . . . . .. 28 Monticello at Monticello .. 15 Morehouse at Morehouse 50 Morley at Morley 50 Mosaic at Belleview 48 Moscow at Moscow Mills 29 Mound City at Mound City ........................ 8 Mount Hope at Odessa .. 23 Mount Moriah at Clayton 33-57B Mt. Olive at Rogersville ., 45 Mt. Vernon at Mount Vernon ................. 55 Mount Washington at Independence ........... 59 Mt. Zion at West Plains .. 53 Mountain Grove at Mountain Grove ......... 46 Mountain View at Mountain View .......... 53 49 Mystic Tie at Oak Ridge
N Naphtali at St. Louis Naylor at Naylor Neosho at Neosho New Bloomfield at New Bloomfield . . . . . . . . . . . . .. New Hampton at New Hampton New Hope at Elsberry New London at New London New Madrid at New Madrid New Salem at Winfield Nineveh at Olney Nodaway at Maryville Northeast at Kansas City
No. 157 358 622
o 163 671 576 139 546 518 303 7
Occidental at Overland 33-57A Odom at Portageville .... 51 Olive Branch at St. Louis 33-57B Oregon at Forest City. . .. 8 Orient at Kansas City 22-A Oriental at Blackburn 24 Osage at Nevada 43 O'Sullivan at Walnut Grove ........................ 45 623 Overland at Overland. . .. 33-57A 624 Owensville at Owensville 32
P 241 18 19 308 65 11 330 319 551 670 92 502 136
33-57B 52 56 27 5 29 17 51 29 29 7 22-A
Name District North Star at Rock Port.. 8 Northwest at Tarkio 8 Norwood at Norwood 46
399 182 469 504 113 142 467 176 79 349 232 95 209
Palestine at St. Charles 30 Palmyra at Palmyra 15 Paris Union at Paris 17 Parrott at Maysville 10 Pattonsburg at Pattonsburg ........................ 10 Pauldingville at Wright City 30 Paul Revere at Hazelwood 33-57A Paulville at Hurdland . 2 Pendleton at Doe Run . 48 Perryville at Perryville . 49 Perseverance at Louisiana 16 Philadelphia at 15 Philadelphia Phoenix at Bowling Green ........................ 16 Pike at Curryville 16 Pilot Knob at Richville 46 Plato at Plato 46 Platte City at Platte City .. 21 Plattsburg at Plattsburg .. 11 Pleasant Grove at Otterville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 Pleasant Hope at Pleasant Hope . 41 Point Pleasant at Conran 51 Polar Star at Clayton . 33-57B Pollock at Pollock . 3 Polo at Polo . 12 Pomegranate at St. Louis 33-57D Poplar Bluff at Poplar Bluff . . . . . .. 52
See "Lodge Directory by Districts" pages 186-207 for Worshipful Master (Name), Secretary (Name and Address), and Meeting Time.
1984 No. 131 556 503
179 657 658 190 596 180 383
Name Potosi at Potosi Prairie at Gilman City . . . . Prairie Home at Prairie Honle Pride of the West at S1. Louis . Progress at Florissant . Purity at Creve Coeur . Putnam at Newtown . Puxico at Puxico . Pyramid at St. Louis . Pythagoras at Cassville .
District 40 5 25 33-57B 33-57A 33-57B 3 50 33-57D 55
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No. 236 513 646 653 625 256 228 371 310 75 511 271 206 547
Name Sedalia at Sedalia . Senath at Senath . Shaveh at Creve Coeur .. Shawnee at Warsaw . Sheffield at Kansas City .. Shekinah at Crystal City .. Shelbina at Shelbina . Sheldon at Sheldon . Sikeston at Sikeston . Silex at Silex . Skidmore at Skidmore '" Solomon at Springfield .. Somerset at Powersville .. South Gate at Kansas City
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Ralls at Center 17 Ray at Camden . . . . . . . . .. 23 Raytown at Raytown 59 Republic at Republic 45 Rich Hill at Rich Hill 35 Richland at Richland 38 Richmond at Richmond .. 23 Riddick at Buffalo 41 Rising Sun at Kansas City 21 Robert Burns at Gainesville ........................ 53 Rockbridge at Almartha .. 53 Rockhill at Kansas City 22-B Rolla at Rolla 39 Rose Hill at Creve Coeur 33-57B Rosendale at Rosendale .. 9 Rowley at Dearborn 21 Rural at Kansas City 22-A Rushville at Rushville 9 Russellville at Russellville 31 Rutledge at Rutledge .... 1 S
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33 223 391 570 479 385 57 361 13 496
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466 Southwest at Southwest City 56 296 Sparta at Sparta 54 273 St. Clair at Osceola 37 588 St. Francisville at Wayland 234 S1. Francois at Libertyville 230 28 78 20 93 109 419 133 634 538 283 608 174 69 555
48 S1. James at St. James . 39 S1. John's at Hannibal . 15 S1. Joseph at St. Joseph .. 9 St. Louis at Creve Coeur 33-57B S1. Mark's at Cape Girardeau 49 Stanberry at Stanberry '" 6 Star at Taberville 37 Star of the West at Ironton ........................ 48 Steele at Steele 51 Stella at Stella 56 Stockton at Stockton 42 Strafford at Strafford 45 Sturgeon at Sturgeon 26 Sullivan at Sullivan 32 Summersville at Summersville 46 Summit at Lee's Summit 59 Swope Park at Kansas City 22-B
263 225 Salem at Salem 39 617 226 Saline at St. Mary's 48 424 Samaritan at Bonne Terre ........................ 48 T 298 Sampson at Theodosia 53 462 Santa Fe at Santa Fe 17 565 Tebbetts at Tebbetts 27 293 Sarcoxie at Sarcoxie 44 438 Temperance at Smithville 11 71 Savannah at Savannah 9 299 Temple at Kansas City '" 22-A 508 Saxton at St. Joseph 9 177 Texas at Houston 46 448 Schell City at Schell City 43 56 Tipton at Tipton 31 126 Seaman at Milan 3 111 Trenton at Trenton 4 See "Lodge Directory by Districts" pages 186-207 for Worshipful Master (Name), Secretary (Name and Address), and Meeting Time.
170
1984
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
No. 638 205 641 440 34 360 114 12
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593 124 210 5 495 421
Union at Union Union Star at Union Star Unionville at Unionville .. United at Springfield Unity at Richards Urbana at Urbana
Triangle at St. Louis Trilumina at Marshall Trinity at St. Louis Trowel at Marble Hill Troy at Troy Tuscan at St. Louis Twilight at Columbia Tyro at Caledonia
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Van Buren at Van Buren Vandalia at Vandalia . Versailles at Versailles . Viburnum at Viburnum .. Vienna at Vienna . Vincil at Cameron
52 605 456 665 74 609 87 61 526
Wakanda at Carrollton . .. Walker at Walker Wallace at Bunceton Wardell at Wardell Warren at Keytesville Warrenton at Warrenton Washington at Greenfield Waverly at Waverly Wayne at Piedmont
33-57C 47 27 58 48 39 11
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No. Name District 375 Waynesville at Waynesville ........................ 38 512 Webb City at Webb City .. 44 98 Webster at Marshfield ... 45 84 Webster Groves at Webster Groves 33-57C 22 Wellington at De Kalb 9 613 Wellston at Hazelwood 33-57A 46 Wentzville at Wentzville .. 30 445 West Gate at Kirkwood .. 33-57C 103 West View at Millersville 49 396 Western Light at Louisburg ........................ 41 15 Western Star at Winston 10 53 Weston at Weston 21 340 Westport at Kansas City .. 22-B 162 Whitesville at Whitesville 9 417 Whitewater at Whitewater ........................ 49 620 Willard at Willard 45 370 Williamstown at Williamstown 15 29 Windsor at Windsor 37 540 Winigan at Winigan 3 430 Winona at Winona 47 387 Woodside at Thomasville 53
X 20 43 25 51 19 30 42 23 52
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Z 545 Zalma at Zalma . . . . . . . . .. 49 189 Zeredatha at St. Joseph .. 9
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Archie (10-1-1914) . Steele (10-1-1914) . Greentop (10-22-1924) . Freedom (9-25-1946) . Mountain View (9-29-1915) . T~iangle (9-29-1915) , .. Mizpah (9-29-1915) . le~n!ngs (9-21-1916) . "rnmty (9-21-1916) . Benjamin Franklin (9-21-1916) .. Northeast (9-21-1916) . Grain Valley (9-21-1916) . Clarkton (12-15-1948) . Shaveh (9-22-1920) . Cleveland 9-22-1920 . Shawnee (9-21-1921) . Gardenville (9-21-1921) . Country Club (9-21-1921) . Progress (9-21-1921) . Purity (9-21-1921) . Alpha (9-21-1921) . Holliday (10-17-1923) . Clarence (10-22-1924) . Rockhill (10-28-1925) . Wardell (9-27-1951) . Berkeley (9-29-1953) . Florissant (9-30-1959) . Crestwood (9-27-1961) . Perryville (9-26-1962) . Odom (10-1-1968) . Harold O. Grauel (9-29-1969) . Arnold (9-27-1971) . Central Crossing (11-21-1975) . Bunker (9-30-1975) '" . Viburnum (9-25-1979)
4 1
2 3 1 4
4
9 4
5 10 7
3 5 4 7 4
3 1 1 1 4 5
4
7 4 4 3 15
1 4 6 4
5 1 1 1 1
4 4 3 2 3 12
2 3 2 1 4 9
1 6 2
2 2 2 3 2 2 12
2 12 3
1 15 4
5 17 7 2 3 3 6 4 8 2
4 19 6 1 2
6 16 6 1 2 1
7 4
7 4 9 2
7 2
2 9 1 6 4 5 2 10
3
10 1 3 18 10 15 9 9
2
2
8 3 1
2
1 2 1 3 3 6 2 1 35 1 1 6 1 5
4 1 4 9 10 9 12 11
4
12 42 16 22 29 15 3
1 3 8 11
13 2
10
2
11
14 7 10
2
5 3
2
1 4
8
3 1
1 3
2
2 2
1 4 1 4
3 3
2
2 2
6
2 6
2 2
2
1 2
8
55 52 55 422 49 104 424 341 189 319 403 81 63 200 96 161 284 237 176 179 615 15 67 151 43 204 390 216 87 91 157 132 95 82 52
424.00 419.00 424.00 3,312.00 448.00 752.00 2,929.00 2,592.00 1,336.00 2,272.00 3,093.00 768.00 511.40 1,488.00 736.00 1,320.00 2,295.00 1,832.00 1,280.00 1,336.00 4,888.00 104.00 478.00 1,200.00 344.00 1,600.00 3,049.00 1,793.00 647.00 697.00 1,224.00 1,096.00 752.00 639.00 392.00
60.00 10.00
15.00 1.00
80.00
20.00
180.00 80.00 100.00 200.00 140.00 60.00 20.00 20.00
45.00 20.00 25.00 50.00 35.00 15.00 5.00 5.00
80.00 140.00 80.00 80.00 60.00 300.00
20.00 35.00 20.00 20.00 15.00 75.00
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100.00 340.00 140.00 40.00 60.00 60.00 120.00 80.00 160.00 40.00
25.00 85.00 35.00 10.00 15.00 15.00 30.00 20.00 40.00 10.00
Totals (per 1984 Annual Returns and adjustments from roster comparisons and correspondence)
9321 1001 15901 12501
1250 no081 131 0 I 19261 4314411 781 0 I 11 25481 21 31 40 I 47251 9531 85,7731 647,394.85131,770.001 7,945.00
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Lodge
No.
Clark......... Clark......... Clark......... Scotland ...... Scotland ...... Schuyler ...... Schuyler ...... Schuyler ...... Schuyler ...... Schuyler ......
Eldorado ......... Hiram ........... St. Francisville .... Memphis ......... Rutledge ......... Middle Fabius ..... Lodge of Love .... Queen City ....... Glenwood ........ Greentop .........
318 362 588 16 572 244 259 380 427 635
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Secretary's Name and
Robert L. St. Clair ....... Roland G. Bartels ....... Russell D. Murphy ...... Ronald L. Young ........ Emmett L. Shultz ....... Ralph Small ............
A~dress
Mike G. Schantz, Rt. I, Luray, Mo. 63453 ................... : ::: :: : : : Donald C. Treece, Rt. 3, Box 3, Kahoka, Mo. 63445 .......... Wayland ........ Kim V. Frazee, Rt. I, Box 193, Alexandria, Mo. 63430 ....... Memphis ....... John M. Courtney, P.O. Box 284, Mem~his, Mo. 63555 ....... Rutledge ........ Carl R. Ber~es, Rt. 1, Rutledse, Mo. 63 63 .................. Downing ........ Vernon L. tice, Rt. I, Downm Mo. 63536 ................. Larry L. Reynolds, P.O. Box 4 5, Lancaster, Mo. 63548 ...... Lancaster. '" ... Queen City ..... ~::f ~~r~~~ti~.e. : : : : : : : Donald L. Crabtree, Box 154, Queen City, Mo. 63561 ........ Glenwood ....... James E. McGoldrick .... Max W. Franklin, P.O. Box 37, Glenwood, Mo. 63541 ........ Greentop ....... Charles E. Ambrosia ..... Charles R. McBee, P.O. Box 172, Greentop, Mo. 63546 .......
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Kirksville Adair Colony Edina Paulville Greensburg
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105 366 168 291 319 414
Kirksville Kirksville Colony Edina Hurdland Baring
THIRD DISTRICT Putnam Putnam Putnam Sullivan Sullivan Sullivan Sullivan Sullivan
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Hartford Somerset Unionville Humphreys Seaman Putnam Pollock Winigan
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171 206 210 32 126 190 349 540
Hartford Powersville Unionville Humphreys Milan Newtown Pollock Winigan
. John. A. Shelton . "Zelwm B. Eaton . Gilvie Bertram . Darrell E. Goucher . John A. Stitzer . John Witte III
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L. Dale Gardner, P.O. Box 323, Kirksville, Mo. 63501
. Arthur H. Kumm, 1506 Cottage La., Rt. 4, Kirksville, Mo. 6350 I Martin O. Guinn, Rt. 2, Rutledge, Mo.. 63563 . Stanley L. Gelbach, 916 N. 4th St., Edma, Mo. 63537 . Larry J. McKim, P.O. Box 201, Brashear, Mo. 63533 . . John J. Pearce, 339 Green Street, Memphis, Mo. 63555 .
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David G. Denison I Ray Hammett, P.O. Box 175, Trenton, Mo. 64683 . Consolidated With and Merged Into Trenton No. III Kenneth W. Wilson...... Orville L. Trainer,Jr., Rt. 3, Box 38, Princeton, Mo. 64673 ...
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FIFTH DISTRICT - William Lynn Poush. D.D.G.M.. 804 S. 18th St.. Bethany. Mo. 64424 Harrison Harrison Harrison Harrison Harrison
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Bethany Lodge of Light. Cainsville New Hampton Prairie
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971 257 328 510 556
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. Stanberry . . McFall-Gentryville . Athens , . Ancient Craft . . Jacoby . . Grant City . . Defiance . . AlIensviIle . . Jonathan .
109 125 127 377 447 66 88 198 321
Stanberry McFall Albany King City Darlington Grant City Sheridan AlIendale Denver
. Terry S. ShirrelI . W. D. Palmer . Wesley P. Phillips, Jr. . Noel A. Fischer . Bobby L. ElIis . Harold E. Downing . . . Lester Malson
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Eldon D. Williams, Rt. 2, Box 266, Hopkins, Mo. 64461 Char.les W. Bragg, P.O. Box 173! Burhngton Jc~., Mo. 64428. . Marlm F. Slagle, 1260 W. Crestview Dr., MaryvIlle, Mo. 64468 Milo L. Monll, Rt. I, Box 116, Skidmore, Mo. 64487.........
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George R. Sanford, 1002 N. Elm St., Stanberry, Mo. 64489 Clair J. Clevenger, P.O. Box 176, McFalI, Mo. 64657 ames t'. Mercer, 403 S. Burch St., Albany, Mo. 64402 ackson C. Spiking, 501 S. 3rd Str~et, King City, Mo. 64463 ohn G. Swan, Rt. I, Box 78, Darlmgton, Mo. 64438 Carl G. Spainhower, Rt. 4, Box 45, ~rant City, Mo. 64456 Leon C. Parman, Rt. 2, Box 44, Shendan, Mo. 64486 Wilbur 1'. Osborne, P.O. Box 98, Grant City, Mo. 64456 Robert E. Rineman, Rt. I, Box 17, Denver, Mo. 64441.
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Xeni!i............ Burbngton........ Nodaway......... Skidmore.........
50 442 470 511
HoÂť~ins........
Burhngton Jct. .. Maryville....... Skidmore
Marvin E. Kempf....... Gary K. Bro":n. . . . . . . . .. Douglas L. Stickley...... James R. Brown.........
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Lodge
No.
Location
Master's Name
Secretary's Name and Address
Atchison ...... Atchison ...... Atchison ...... Holt ......... Holt ......... Holt .........
North Star ........ Northwest ........ Fairfax ........... Maitland ......... Oregon........... Mound City.......
157 358 483 112 139 294
Rock Port. ...... Tarkio .......... Fairfax ......... Maitland ........ Forest City ...... Mound City .....
Christian O. Husin~ ..... Delmar H. Mayfiel ..... Steven L. Deckard ....... Eldon W. Gallagher .. '" Robert L. Schaeffer ..... Marvin E. Hutton .......
Holt .........
Craig ............
606
Craig ...........
Jerry W. Rogers .........
Charles E. Edd 704 Underwood Dr., Rock Port, Mo. 64482 .. Richard A. Hal iday, 505 Linden St., Tarkio, Mo. 64491 ...... Darre~ L.Jones, Rt. 2, Box 37, Fairfax, Mo. 64446........... Romame enry, P.O. Box 137, Graham, Mo. 64455 .......... William S. Richards, P.O. Box 226, Ore~on, Mo. 64473 ....... Carson McCormack, 111,811 Savannah t., Mound City, Mo. 64470 ............................................. Michael L. Whetsel, P.O,. Box 10, Craig, Mo. 64437 ..........
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NINTH DISTRICT - .Gordon E. Hopkins. D.D.G.M.. 2212 Chambers Ave.. St. Joseph. Mo. 64506 Andrew Andrew Andrew Andrew Andrew Andrew Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Huchanan
. Savannah . 71 . Helena . 117 . Lincoln . 138 . Whitesville . 162 . Rosendale . 404 . Cosby . 600 . Agency . 10 . Wellington . 22 . St. Joseph . 78 . 150 . ~:;:~~~~.::::::: 189 . Rushville . 238 . Brotherhood . 269 . Charity . 331
Buchanan Buchanan
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. Perry C. Franklin. . . . . . . Mac Hogue, 1005 Hall Ave., Apt. 18, Savannah, Mo. 64485 . . lames F. Huffman...... Tohn D. Huffman, Jr., Rt. I, Box 8~, Hele~a, Mo. 64459 . . 'tarry E. Carr. ... . ... . .. 'Douglas A. Kammerer, General Delivery, Fillmore, Mo. 64449 . . Lee E. Coats............ David E. Lancey, Rt. I, Box 32A, Helena, Mo. 64459 . Paul Dozier. . . . . . . . . . . .. Glenn W. lenkins, 306 E. Nelson Street, Savannah, Mo. 64485 . . . . . . . Nelson J. Rapp, Rt. I, Cosby, Mo. 64436 . . Bill L. Huston CarlO. Mackey. . . . . . . . . Harold Y. SmIth, P.O. Box 118, Agency, Mo 64401 . Farrell L. Kelley. . . . . . . .. Ronald R. Baublit, Rt. 8, St. losepl1, Mo. 64504 . Carl B. Rose, 2213 Agency Rd., St. Joseph, Mo. 64503. '" . . Jerry Lee Burns ..... '" . Consolidated With and Merged Into Wellington No. 22 Dwane E. Wylie.. .. . . . .. Robert D. Wretie, 2406 Lafayette St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64507 . .. Norman H. El!is, Rt. 2, Box 65, Rushville, Mo. 64484 '" . David W. page.. .. '" Edgar E. Martm, 3110 N. 9th Street, St. Joseph, Mo. 64505 . . Robert G. Snyder . Kodney u. ~U1giey " '1 Stephen B. Givens, 1402 South 24th St., 5L Joseph,
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3761 St. Joseph. '" 508 St. Joseph
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Roger M. Heard, 1323 Cudmore Street, St. Joseph, Mo. 64503
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. Union Star . Parrott . Berlin . Continental . Clarksdale . Western Star . Pattonsburg . Gallatin . EarL . Lock Springs . Jamesport
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124 308 378 454 559 15 65 106 285 488 564
Union Star 1 Dennis L. Wilkerson \ Marion L. Wilkerson. P.O. Box 15. Union Star. Mo. 64494 Maysville........ Rickey H. Owen. Louis S. Goodwin. Rt. 2. Box 3B. Maysville. Mo. 64469 Fairport Consolidated With and Me ged Into Parrott No. 308 Stewartsville..... Laverne 1. Goolsby...... Clarence G. Waller. P.O. Box 84. Stewartsville. Mo. 64490 Clarksdale...... Robert F': Sealy ~hn E. Cobb. P.O. Box 134. Clarksdale. Mo. 64430 Winston........ Terry V. Caldwell....... ames D. Lollar. P.O. Box 190. Winston. Mo. 64689 onte B. Hoover. Rt. 3. Pattonsburg. Mo. 64670 Pattonsburg. . . . . William E. Walker. . . . . . . Gallatin......... Lloyd Riley............. lohn T. McNeel. 212 S. Water Street. Gallatin. Mo. 64640 Coffey " Bob G. Sutton. . . . . . . . .. Wally E. Sperry. Rt. 3. Pattonsburg. Mo. 64670 Lock Springs. . .. Mike P. Spears. . . . . . . . . . Ross J. Lee. 1114 Shanklin Avenue. Trenton. Mo. 64683 Jamesport....... Harry E. Boyle.......... Doyle C. Kime. Rt. 2. Box 168. Jamesport. Mo. 64648
Clay Clay Clinton Clinton Clinton Clinton Clinton Ray
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.. Kearney . Temperance . . . Plattsburg . Gower . Lathrop . Bee Hive
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James H. Cunningham. D.D.G.M.. 11025 North Charlotte. Kansas City. Mo. 64155
Liberty . Missouri City . Excelsior Springs
Larry D. Rader F. Wayne Dugan Arnold W. Green
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Hemple Cameron Plattsburg Gower Lathrop Lawson
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Merritt G. Damrell. P.O. Box 182. Liberty. Mo. 64068-0182 Chesley E. McAfee. Rt. 2. Box 162. Orrick. Mo. 64077 Robert A. Corum. Rt. 3. Box 128. Excelsior Springs. Mo. 64024 hn W. Ervin. P.O. Box 134. Kearney. Mo. 64060 ack S. LaForce. P.O. Box 594. Smithville. Mo. 64089 orman W. Conner. P.O. Box 28. Easton. Mo. 64443 Roy G. Newson. 515 N. Walnut St.• Cameron. Mo. 64429 ck D. Smith. 501 Maple. Plattsburg. Mo. 64477 ames F. Snyder. P.O. Box 14. Gower. Mo. 64454 ames D. Fox. Rt. 2. Box T24. Plattsburg. Mo. 64477 . Wayne Briant. Rt. 2. Box 380. Lawson, Mo. 64062
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Braymer Hamilton Polo Breckenridge Cowgill Friendship Benevolence Dawn
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135 224 232 334 561 89 170 539
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. . Rufus C. Eichler. P.O. Box 124. Braymer, Mo. 64624 . Maurice S. Owen . William W. Goe.Jr . . ~~~dLD.~f:~~~~.5i~~·~u~~~sa~~~8:nt~I:.·:a~·:4~6fl:::: . Fredric Shrum . lames W. ~Clain. Rt. 1. Box 203. Breckenridge. Mo. 64625 .. . Joseph P. Reed . Arthur J. Youngblood . bavid K. Hatfield. Rt. 1. Box 221. Cowgill. Mo. 64637 . . I acob S. Yoder . Ortis S. Carmichael. P.O. Box 863. Chillicothe. Mo. 64601 . .. C. Richard Sidden. 1604 Jennings Pl.. Chillicothe. Mo. 64601 . l:dgar KohL . W. Dale Wood. P.O. Box 124. Dawn. Mo. 64638 . . CailJames
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Doyle Kime. D.D.G.M.. Rt. 2. Box 168. Jamesport. Mo. 64648
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Lodge
Linn ........ 1ackson ......... Linn ........ rookfield ...... Linn ........ Dockery ......... Linn ........ Marceline .......
Time of Meeting
No.
Location
Master's Name
Secretary's Name and Address
82 86 325 481
Linneus ......... Brookfield ...... Meadville ....... Marceline .......
tames A. Neal .......... loyd K. Cleveland ...... Berl R. Williams......... Jerry D. Black ..........
Gail S. Turner, P.O. Box 129, Purdin, Mo. 64674 ................ Cecil C. McGhee, 843 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield, Mo. 64628 .... lack E. Friesner, 403 E. Hayward, .Meadville, Mo. 64659 .......... arl G. Hays, Rt. I, Box 53, BucklIn, Mo. 64631 .................
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FOURTEENTH DISTRICT - Earl Wayne Orr, D.D.G.M.. #7 Sharon Drive, Box 602, Shelbina, Mo. 63468
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Callao Censer La Plata Shelbina Hunnewell Bethel Clarence
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Callao Macon La Plata Shelbina Hunnewell Bethel Clarence
. Lewis W. Ash . Russell D. Kohl . Donald Travis . . . William E. Tarbet . John P. Walker
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Monticello LaBelle Craft Williamstown Ewing Palmvra St.John's Hannibal. Philadelphia
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Monticello Labelle Canton Williamstown
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Steven L. Tallent. Michael K. Hudnut. Larry H. Morris Benjamin W. Smith Richard D. Blakeslee Norman L. Welch George Drebenstedt
Emery O. Geisendorfer, Rt. 2, Box 102, Lewiston, Mo. 63452 Elmo L. Davis, P.O. Box 56, LaBelle, Mo. 63447-0056 . Glenn A. Miller, 509 N. 8th St., Canton, Mo. 63435 . Wayne N. Welker, P.O. Box 368, Williamstown, Mo. 63473 . William E. Shults, P.O. Box 368, Ewing, Mo. 63440 . Howard I. Gardhouse. 220 W. Ross St.. Palmvra. Mo. 63461 . Frederick E. Norman, 508 Olive St., Hannibal, Mo. 63401 . Lee B. Turner, 4907 Prospect Ave., Hannibal, Mo. 63401. . James W. Janes, Rt. 1, Philadelphia, Mo. 63463
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Eolia Clarksville Perseverance Phoenix
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Eolia Clarksville Louisiana Bowling Green
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Paris Union Florida Monroe Santa Fe Holliday Ralls Lick Creek New London
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19 23 64 462 660 33 302 307
Paris Florida Monroe City Santa Fe Holliday Center Perry New London
. L. Glenwood Blackaby . James P. Hunt . Albert L. Ely . I. E. Gipson, Jr . McVaeWilt. . William H. Harris . Ronnie O. Rouse . Fred W. Pendzinski.
. lohn T. Lutz, Rt. I, Paris, Mo. 65275 . 1:.. Boyd Wilmarth. P.O. Box 232, Perry. Mo. 63462 . F. Adelbert Ely, Rt. 2, Monroe City, Mo. 63456 . lerry L. Crisler, Rock Rd., Paris, Mo. 65275 . Paul ~. Callisc;m, Rt. 1, Holliday, Mo. 65258 . Mervm W. PeIrce, Rt. 1, Box 222, New London, Mo. 63459 . Floyd R. Dunham. Rt. 1. Box 204, Perry, Mo. 63462 . Stanley W. Walkey Rt. 1, Box 7, New London. Mo. 63459
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. Huntsville . Milton . Moberly . Cairo . Higbee . Jacksonville . Clark
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30 Huntsville 151 Milton 344 Moberly 486 Cairo 527 Higbee 541 Jacksonville 610 Clark
. E. Wayne Milam . Elbert Haak . Dennis W. Spears . Douglas L. Rutherford . Edwm B. Hawkins . Hershall W. Wright . James H. Colley
. E. Allen Kohler, P.O. Box 170, Huntsville. Mo. 65259 . Thomas I. Marshall, P.O. Box 627. Moberly, Mo. 65270 . Fred F. S'tuecken, 1028 Sinnock Ave. #1, Moberly. Mo. 65270 . Joel C. Ridgway P.O. Box 3, Cairo, Mo. 65239 . L Carey Bankhead, P.O. Box 38. Higbee, Mo. 65257 . Leroy Taylor. Rt. 1, Box 115, Jacksonville, Mo. 65260 . James H. Patton, Rt. 2. Box 3, Clark, Mo. 65243
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Brunswick Keytesville Sumner. Mendon
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Lodge
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Master's Name
Secretary's Name and Address
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Carroll ....... Carroll ....... Carroll .......
Wakanda .........
52 216 597
Carrollton ...... Hale............ Bosworth .......
Marcus J. M~ee ........ Kenneth M. erby ...... Roger L. Painter ........
Kevin D. Ashby, 201 N. Jefferson St., Carrollton, Mo. 64633 .. Lee A. Fisher, Rt. 2, Box 180, Hale, Mo. 64643 .............. Reigge L. Crose, Rt. I, Box 80, Bosworth, Mo. 64623 .........
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TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT - Donald H. Venable. D.D.G.M.. 4301 N.W. Pawnee Dr.. Riverside. Mo. 64150 Platte Platte Platte Platte Platte Platte Platte Platte
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Kansas City R. L. Tichenor EldonJ. Cusic, 3001 N.E. 56 St., Kansas City, Mo. 64119 Weston......... Joseph H. Collison. .. Richard C. Winburn, Rt. 2, Box 10, Weston, Mo. 64098 Parkville........ George H. Esler. .. . .. J. Roy Clarke, 5215 N.E. 62nd St., Kansas City, Mo. 64119 Camden Point... Lonme R. Boydston.. ... George P. Skinner, P.O. Box 86, Camden Point, Mo. 64018 Dearborn....... Floyd N. Sellars. .. . .. . .. Robert D. Wolfe, Rt. 10, Box 258, Dearborn, Mo. 64439 Farley.......... Dave Richardson.. . .. . .. Edward A. Reavis, Rt. 27, Box 340B, Parkville, Mo. 64153 Edgerton....... Carol A. Rice. . . . . . . . . .. Orville L. Livingston, Box 2369, Platte City, Mo. 64079 Platte City. . . . . . David L. Kabiser . . . . . . . . Gordon L. Miller, P.O. Box 1099, Platte City, Mo. 64079
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Orville S. Cawthon Henry W. Fox Carl W. Hugill William S. Hall Darryl H. Hoke Charles A. Powell William S. Skinner
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. Eugene H. Peak, 2550 S. 45th Terr., Kansas City, Kan. 66106 . Jack C. Collister, 3727 Wyandotte, Kansas City, Mo. 64111. . . John K. Smith, 2705 Sterling, Independence, Mo. 64052 . . Howard B. Blanchard, 3339 Tracy Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64109 . Earl F. Bowman, 903 Harrison St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106 . . Richard P. Flaigle, 903 Harrison, Kansas City, Mo. 64106 . . Kenneth B. Morris, 3030 Kendall Ave., Independence, Mo. 64055 . . Robert W. S,-hlid.it:" 492:' N. MdU<.I.t:>Lt:. Avt:., Kansas City, Mo. 64119 . . . Arthur M. Latta, 407 N. Quincy, Kansas City, Mo. 64123 . James W. Brewer, 1006 East 22nd Ave., N. Kansas City, Mo. 64116 .
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Heroine .......... Albert Pike ....... Westport ......... Ivannoe .......... york ............. Swope Park ....... East Gate .........
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Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas Kansas
Jackson ....... Jackson .......
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Milford L. Eddingfield ... Paul K. Kawakami, 820 E. 31st St., Kansas City, Mo. 64109 '" Richard L. Huber ....... Jerry W. Steinwinder, 5615 E. 27th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64127 Thomas P. Norman ..... Clarence V. Buchholz, 48 W. 53rd Terr., Kansas Mo. 64112 Virgil L. Thurman ...... Charles E. Wisdom, 13702 11th St., Grandview, 0.64030 ... RoI>ert B. Armour....... : Ronald H. Ross ......... Cleo E. Tapscott ........ Phillip D. Rendon, 3516blue Ridge Cut-Off, kansas City, Mo. 64133 ............................................. Clayton A. Chittim ...... William W. Corbin, 1601 E. 89th Terr., Kansas City, Mo. 64131 Morton Singer .......... Jacob P. Kraft, 4607 S. Crysler, Independence, Mo. 64055 . '"
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Lexington Waverly Higginsville Ocfessa Richmond Camden Orrick
. Kenneth A. Nadler . William B. Wolf. . John O. Beale . Clarence F. Gray . Arthur D. Wright . Tames D. Rippy . Richard H. Goode
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Master's Name
Secretary's Name and Address
Cooper ....... Cooper ....... Cooper ....... Cooper ....... Howard ...... Howard ......
Cooper ........... Pleasant Grove .... Wallace........... Prairie Home ..... Howard .......... Fayette ...........
36 142 456 503 4 47
Boonville ....... Otterville ....... Bunceton ....... Prairie Home.... New Franklin ... Fayette .........
R. Brent Bradshaw ...... Gary D. Payne .......... Aubrey Scholtzhauer .... C. Edgar Don Carlos .... Ernest O'Dell ........... Carroll E. Miller, II .....
Donald R. Oerly, 917 7th St., Boonville, Mo. 65233 .......... R. Earl Routon, Rt. I, Box CIA, Otterville, Mo. 65348........ Albert A. Eichhorn, Rt. I, Box 192, Pilot Grove, Mo. 65276 ... Jtrry D. Sells, P.O. Box 65, Prairie Home, Mo. 65068 ........ om D. Markland, P.O. Box 234, New Franklin, Mo. 65274 .. Robert H. Bray, P.O. Box 290, Fayette, Mo. 65248 ...........
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TWENTY路SIXTH DISTRICT - Dr. Wilbur R. Enns. D.D.G.M.. 506 Bourn Ave.. Columbia. Mo. 65203 Boone Boone Boone Boone Boone Boone Boone
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Centralia . Twilight. . Ashland . Sturgeon . Hallsville . Ancient Landmark Acacia .
59 114 156 174 336 356 602
Centralia Columbia Ashland Sturgeon Hallsville Harrisburg Columbia
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Edward R. Torreyson Carl Edwards Charles D. Wisner Harold L. Barrett Alan L. Austene Charles R. Moreau David R. Chrisman
. Melvin B. Cae, Sr., 450 S. Allen St., Centralia, Mo. 65240 . W. Bush Walden, #2 Lavinia Ct., Columbia, Mo. 65201 . iimmy G. Pauley, P.O. Box 138, Ashland, Mo. 65010 . . . Silas T. Hudnell, Rt. 1, Box 256, Harrisburg, Mo. 65256 . Eugene E. Wilson, 111 Loch Lane, ColumbIa, Mo. 65203
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Laddonia Mexico Vandalia Fulton New Bloomfield Tebbetts Mokane
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New Hope New Salem Nineveh Moscow
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Troy Silex Elsberry Winfield Olney Moscow Mills
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THIRTIETH DISTRICT - Euell J. Sweeten. D.D.G.M.. 3 Mark Twain Ct.. O·Fallon. Mo. 63366
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461 Wenuville 1 George L. Haley 241 St. Charles...... James D. Bell 260 Defiance........ Hubert J. Shade 11 Wright City " George C. Gerdes 609 Warrenton...... Robert Gerald Greer
'IIst & 3rd Wed. Frank H. Davis, 706 Love Drive, O'Fallon, Mo. 63366 Harold L. Thomas, Sr., 2920 Yale Blvd., St. Charles, Mo. 63301 1st & 3rd Tues. Percy H. Gillette, 5952 Hwy. 94, S., St. Charles, Mo. 63303 ... 2nd & 4th Mon. Hobart E. Bodenhamer, 1920 Spruce St., St. Charles, Mo. 63303 1st & 3rd Thurs. George H. Gerdeman, 501 E. Banner, Warrenton, Mo. 63383 2nd & 4th Thurs.
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Robert E. Annett \ G. Everett Hall, P.O. Box 43, Iberia, Mo. 65486 .. Richard D. Conn, Jr., P.O. Box 86, Ti ton, Mo. 65081 Donald W. Lachner Randall D. Potter........ Billy R. Potter, Rt. I, California, Mo. lfsOl8 Stephen C. Derendinger Hugh B. Alexander, P.O. Box 251,Jamestown, Mo. 65046 Douglas W. Kuebler. . . . . N. Lee Shearer, P.O. Box 192, Chamois, Mo. 65024
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Franklin ...... Franklin ...... Franklin ...... Franklin ...... Franklin ...... Franklin ...... Franklin ...... Franklin ...... Gasconade .... Gasconade ....
Evergreen ........ Sullivan .......... Gray Summit ..... Hope ............ Fraternal ......... Columbia ......... Easter. ........... Union ............ Hermann ......... Owensville ........
27 69 173 251 363 534 575 593 123 624
Charles Henry Schuler. D.D.G.M.. 684 E. Vine St.. Sullivan. Mo. 63080
, Index . Cass . Grand River . Belton . Jewel. . Coldwater . Archie . Cleveland
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New Haven ..... Maurice W. Rodgers ..... Sullivan ......... Kenneth R. Camp-bell .... Gray Summit. ... Norman W. ZweIfel ..... Washington ..... M. Leo Shumaker ....... Robertsville ..... Christopher Gist ........ Pacific .......... Stanley A. Koepke....... St. Clair ........ !ames R. Peterson ....... Union .......... teven C. Barnhart ...... Hermann ....... Leroy F. Vieth .......... Owensville ...... Paul W. Schulte .........
Freeman Belton Pleasant Hill Drexel. Archie Cleveland
L. L. Famuliner Jerry E. Miller . Wilham P. Allen . Lawrence W. Coleman . Lee W. Carnes . Edward W. Humble . Michael W. Cooper . Billy D. Laffoon
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'1' Butler............ Am'::rl?m-.- - .-'-'1 141 254
Bates Bates......... Bates. .. Bates. .. .. Bates. . . . . . . . .
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368 479 554
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Elmer A. Allersmeyer, P.O. Box 308, New Haven, Mo. 63068 Thomas A. Burnett, Rt. I, P.O. Box 344, Bourbon, Mo. 65441 Arendt N. Kuelrctr, 204 Te~ Lane, Washington, Mo. 63090 R. Woodrow Ca dwell, 1310 . 6th, Washinfe0n, Mo. 63090 ... Sam Smothers, Rt I, Box 80A, Robertsvil e, Mo. 63072 ..... Roy . Barnes, 913 Thornton St., Pacific, Mo. 63069 ......... Donald R. Hinson, Rt. 2, Box 387, Union, Mo. 63084 ........ Elvis L. Winchester, Rt. 3, Box 934, Union, Mo. 63084 ....... Arthur C. Gaebler, Rt. 2, Box 151, Hermann, Mo. 65041 ..... Paul R. Cannon, P.O. Box 96, Owensville, Mo. 65066.........
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THmTY路FOURTH DISTRICT Cass Cass Cass Cass Cass Cass Cass Cass
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Cole Camp Shawnee Knob Noster Holden Corinthian Cold Spring Chilhowee Sedalia Granite LaMonte
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595 653 245 262 265
274 487 236 27.2 574
Cole Camp Warsaw Knob Noster Holden Warrensburg Leeton Chilhowee Sedalia Sedalia LaMonte
. mes L. Williams . ames L. Evans . imam L. McAlister . Harold L. Hackler . Buford F. Yankee . Larry R. Kinsman . Bill Eppright .. Tames C. Duzan . Floyd W. Hatfield . Fred A. Peters
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THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT - Wayne U. Thomas. D.D.G.M.. 307 E. Florence, Windsor, Mo. 65360 Henry Henry Henry St. Clair St. Clair St. Clair St. Clair St. Clair
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Windsor Clinton Calhoun St. Clair Circle Lowry City Appleton City Star
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29 548 552 273 342 403 412 419
Windsor Clinton Calhoun Osceola Roscoe Lowry City
. Lyle V. El1is .. Eugene Schell, P.O. Box 283, Windsor, Mo. 65360 . William D. Welborn . Harry L. Jerome, 316 N. 5th St., Clinton, Mo. 64735 . Terry L. Barrow . Murrel V. Zollicker, P.O. Box 215, Calhoun, Mo. 65323 . Jack M. Shelby . Eldon Lawson, Osceola, Mo. 64776 . John A. Parks . Gene D. Holtgrewe, Rt. 3, Osceola, Mo. 64776 . Amos Neuenschwander .. Perry L. Atchison, Rt. I, Box 218, Lowry City, Mo. 64763 Donald Culver . Tohn B. Browning, Rt. 3, Montrose, Mo. 64770 Lloyd Schneck . "Willard L. Dains, Rt. 2, Box 41, Rockville, Mo. 64780
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THIRTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT - Dr. C. Norman Unverzagt, D.D.G.M.. 331 W. Elm St.. Lebanon, Mo. 65536 Camden Camden Laclede Laclede Laclede Miller Pulaski Pulaski
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Camdenton Macks Creek Lebanon Competition Conway Iberia
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. Duane E. Viele, Rt. 1, Box 680, Camdenton, Mo. 65020 . . Larry R. Taylor, Rt. 1, Box 176, Macks Creek, Mo. 65786 . . Wilbur H. Bradley, P.O. Box 185, Lebanon, Mo. 65536 . . Owen H. Simpson, 1460 South Jefferson, Lebanon, Mo. 65536 . Robert L. Jump, P.O. Box 388, Marshfield, Mo. 65706 . . Tohn T. Grady', P.O. Box 65, Iberia, Mo. 65486 . . Fred A. McMillan, 501 Broadway, Waynesville, Mo. 65583 . . Ronald R. Pemberton, P.O. Box 573, Richland, Mo. 65556 .
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THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT - Clarence Wieland, D.G.G.M.. Rt. 2. Box 119. Rolla. Mo. 65401 Crawford Crawford Dent Maries Maries Maries Phelps Phelps PhelRs Pulaski Texas
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Lebanon Cuba Salem Vienna Belle Lane's Prairie Rolla St. James Equality Arlington Latimer
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77 312 225 94 373 531 213 230 497 346 145
Steelville Cuba Salem Vienna Belle
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Robert C. Webster . Floyd B. Burris . Thomas E. Brady . Dennis D. Cahill . Ricky J. Becklenberg . David A. Elrod . Tames E. Drake . . l.awrence J. Gorman . . . ~~~:~~~. ~~~I.e.s. : : : : : . Sylvan H. Hunt .
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Narvel W. Frazier,fr., P.O. Box 276, Steelville, Mo. 65565 Samuel C. Orr, P.O. Box 11, Cuba, Mo. 65453 Wilbern C. Sanders, Rt. 3, Box 820, Salem, Mo. 65560 George A. Otten, P.O. Box 147, Freeburg, Mo. 65035 Bernard A. Mcintyre, Star Rt. 2, Belle, Mo. 65013 Leon H. Tuepker, Sr., Rt. 2, Box 31, Vichy, Mo. 65580
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Lodge
No.
Location
Master's Name
Secretary's Name and Address
Jefferson ..... efferson ..... Jefferson ..... efferson ..... iefferson ..... t. Francois ... Washington ...
DeSoto ........... Joachim .......... Shekinah ......... Herculaneum ..... Arnold ........... Blackwell ......... Tyro .............
119 164 256 338 673 535 12
DeSoto ......... Hillsboro ....... Crystal City ..... Herculaneum ... Arnold ......... Blackwell ....... Caledonia .......
Gilbert G. Lucas, Sr. ..... William E. McConnell ... Tim K. Blum ........... A. Jose~h Williams ...... Roger . Parker ........ Leroy W. Wilson ........ James L. Parrott ........
C. Homer Turley, Rt. 5, Box 238, DeSoto, Mo. 63020 ........ Vernon K. Abel, 6601 Highway 21, Lot I, Barnhart, Mo. 63012 Donald K. Orr, Rt. 5, Box 361, DeSoto, Mo. 63020 ...... , .... Basil L. Wright, 733 Londell Rd., Arnold, Mo. 63010 ......... rhn J. CrossleIi 2262 Konert Rd., Fenton, Mo. 63026 ....... obert Exline, t. 5, Box 207, Festus, Mo. 63028 ....... , .... Charles J. Hill, H. C. 87, Box 7876, Berryman, Mo. 65435-9703 ..............................
Washington ... Washington ... Washington ...
Potosi ............ Irondale .......... Belgrade .........
131 143 632
Potosi ....... ,... Irondale ........ Belgrade ........
Lloyd A. Shepard ....... Carl R. Cantrell, Sr. ..... Gary W. yount..........
Time of Meeting 2nd & 4th Thurs. 2nd & 4th Fri. 2nd & 4th Tues. 1st & 3rd Thurs. 2nd & 4th Thurs. 1st Sat. Sat. night on or before full moon & 2 wks. thereafter 2nd Mon. 1st & 3rd Sat. 3rd Sat.
Clar.ence Alfred rhns, Rt. 2, Box 85, Potosi, Mo. 63664 ...... DaVId L. Lynch, t. I, Box 5, Irondale, Mo, 63648 ........... Ronald W. Pierce, Rt. I, Caledonia, Mo. 63631 ......... , ....
Riddick........... 361 Western Light. 396 Urbana.. . . . . . . . .. 421 Hogle's Creek. .. .. 279 H~rmitage. . . . . . . . 288 FaIr Play......... 44 Modern.......... 144 Bolivar........... 195 Pleasant Hope 1467 I
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Cedar Stockton Cedar....... . Jerusalem . Dade Washington....... Dade......... Everton.......... Dade......... Lockwood........
87 405 521
Greenfield...... Everton......... Lockwood.......
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Larry K. Sta p.......... Emmett A. ~awson Gary L. Harrington.....
Dr. Peter ].lackson, Rt. 3, Stockton, Mo. 65785 Teddy L. Sell, Rt. I, Jerico Springs, Mo. 64756 Lacey Stapp, P.O. Box 12, Greenfield, Mo. 65661 William R. Probst, 1903 Arcadia, Springfield, Mo. 65804 Joseph A. Comer, P.O. Box 241, Lockwood, Mo. 65682
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. Hermon . Lamar . Clintonville . . . . . .
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Liberal Lamar Eldorado Spr. Nevada Sheldon
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. Lloyd L. Meshew, Rt. I, Liberal, Mo. 64762 . Ray M. Quackenbush, P.O. Box 281, Lamar, Mo. 64759 . James R. Leonard, Rt. 2, EI Dorado Springs, Mo. 64744 . Melvin L. Steele, 220 S. Adams St., Nevada, Mo. 64772 . Herbert T. Pyeatte, Rt. 2, Box lOA, Sheldon, Mo. 64784 . Billy D. Dickbreder, P.O. Box 47, Schell City, Mo. 64783 . H. Gene Lasley, Rt. 2, Box 82, Sheldon, Mo. 64784 . Earl L. Rogers, Rt. I, Richards, Mo. 64778 . Grover G. Phillips, Rt. I, Harwood, Mo. 64750
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. Carthage . SarcOxIe . Joplin . Fellowship . Jasper. . Carterville . Mineral . Webb City . Ca~1 J ~mction . Cntenon
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Carthage SarcoXIe oplin oplin asper Carterville Oronogo Webb City Carl Junction Alba
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Lodge
Location
Master's Name
Greene .......
United ...........
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Springfield ......
Jack Phillip Murray ......
Greene ....... Greene ....... Greene .......
O'Sullivan ........ Ash Grove ........ Solomon..........
7 100 271
Walnut Grove ... Ash Grove ...... Springfield ......
Greene ....... Greene ....... Greene ....... Greene ....... Webster ...... Webster ...... Webster ...... Webster ...... Webster ......
No.
Gate of the Temple
422
Republic.......... Strafford ......... Willard ........... Webster .......... Doric ............ Mount Olive ...... Hazelwood ....... Henderson .......
570 608 620 98 300 439 459 477
Springfield ...... Republic ........ Strafford ....... Willard ......... Marshfield ...... Elkland ......... Rogersville ...... Seymour ........ Rogersville ......
Secretary's Name and Address
Almon A. Atkins, P.O. Box 10301 G.S., Springfield, Mo. 65808-0301 ........................................ Dennis A. Stehlik........ L. Lyndon Tummons, Rt. I, Box 142, Willard, Mo. 65781 .... Charles Roberts ......... Edgar Jenkins, Rt. 1, Box 65, Ash Grove, Mo. 65604 ......... Daniel W. Imhof ........ Raymond R. Sanders, Jr., 510 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65802 ............................................. James N. Sutton......... Ray Hilton, P.O. Box 985, Commercial Sta., Springfield, Mo. 65803 ............................................. Robert E. Skelton ....... Ernest L. Fanning, 327 S. West Ave., Republic, Mo. 65738 .... Elmer E. Bebout ........ Gary W. Yarbrough, Rt. 3, Box 259, Strafford, Mo. 65757 .... Don T. Johnston ........ Edward G. Valdovinos, P.O. Box 51, Willard, Mo. 65781 ..... Edward Blinn, P.O. Box 14, Marshfield, Mo. 65706 ........ Jerry Dewain Schafer, Sr. ayne Haymes, Rt. I, Box 1747, Branson, Mo. 65616 ........ ames E. Jacobs ......... Carl Barnes........... Randall~Jones, Rt. 3, Box 159, Rogersville, Mo. 65742 ...... Davi A. Ca~n ......... -tm Lee mley, P.O. Box 402, Seymour, Mo. 65746 .......... 'chard F. Hays, Rt. 4, Box 26, Rogersville, Mo. 65742 ....... Larry Renol s ..........
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FORTY·SIXTH DISTRICT - Elmer Murfin. D.D.G.M.. 401 First St.• Houston. Mo. 65483 Douglas ...... Douglas ......
Ava .............. Pilot Knob ........
26 182
Ava ............ Richville ........
Texas ........ Texas ........ Texas. .... ... Texas........ Wright....... Wnght ...... '1 Wright. . . . . . . Wright.......
Barnes ........... Texas ............ Plato............. Summersville..... Mountain Grove.. {1ppa ........... '1 ansfield. . . . . . . . . Norwood.........
116 177 469 555 158 411 543 622
Cabool. ......... Houston. . . . . . .. Plato........... Summersville.... Mountain Grove I Hartville ........ Mansfield.. . . . . . Norwood.......
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Van Buren .......
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Van Buren ...... Jeffery D. Keeney .......
Carter........ Reynolds ..... Reynolds ..... Reynolds ..... Shannon .....
Grandin .......... Hopewell ......... Barnesville........ Bunker........... Delphian ..........
579 239 353 675 137
Grandin ........ Tony Cates, Rt. I, Box 291, Ellsinore, Mo. 63937 ............ Lesterville....... rftr:arc.' ~~~itt : : : : : : : -barnes M. Johnson, Rt. I, Box 182, Black, Mo. 63625 ......... Ellington........ aul Davis ........... ernard L. Morrison, Rt. 3, Box 237, Redford, Mo. 63665 .... BunKer ......... Louie M. Mathes ........ Gary R. Conway, P.O. Box 3, Bunker, Mo. 63629 ............ Birch Tree ...... David E. Reed .......... Eugene G. Kragness, Rt. I, Box 322 E, Mountain View, Mo. 65548 ............................................. Winona ......... Wayne G. Miley ......... Archie Seaman, Star Route, Box 200, Winona, Mo. 65588 .... Eminence ....... Charles L. Stewart. ...... w. J. Mabry, P.O. Box 31, Eminence, Mo. 65466.............
Shannon ..... Shannon .....
Winona .......... Eminence.........
430 607
Bruce F. Elliott, P.O. Box 304, Van Buren, Mo. 63965 ........
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FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT - Jame. Eugene Green. D.D.G.M.â&#x20AC;˘ 801 Main St.. Leadwood. Mo. 63653 Iron . Star of the West. Iron . Mosaic Iron . Viburnum Madison . Marcus St. Francois . Bismarck St. Francois . Farmington St. Francois . Ionic St. Francois . St. Francois St. Francois . Samaritan St. Francois . Pendleton St. Francois . Leadwood St. Francois . Elvins Ste. Genevieve Saline
.. 133 . 351 . 676 . 110 . 41 . 132 . 154 . 234 . 424 . 551 . 598 . 599 . 226
Ironton Belleview Viburnum Fredericktown Bismarck Farmington Desloge Libertyville Bonne Terre Doe Run Leadwood Flat River St. Mary's
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Owen L. Moses Donald H. Akers John L. Ritter Charles T. Barnes rry E. Hicks ames A. Sander ohn F. Compton e~ D. Gregory ilham G. Harding Henry W. Arnett James D. Downs Michael W. Boyer Paul A. Nosser
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Lodge
Bollinger ....... Bollin er ....... Cape irardeau Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau
Trowel ........... Zalma ............ St. Mark's ........ West View ........ Excelsior ......... Harold O. Grauel
440 Marble Hill ..... 545 Zalma .......... 93 103 .. 221 Oak Ridge ...... 417 Whitewater ..... 441 Jackson ......... 672 Cape Girardeau
Perry........... Scott ........... Scott ...........
Perryville ......... IIlmo............. Chaffee ..........
670 581 615
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East Prairie Charleston Morehouse Morley Sikeston Bloomfield Essex Lakeville Dexter Advanr/" Puxico
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FIFTIETH DISTRICT . . . . . . . . ..
384 407 603 184 310 153 278 489 532
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Charles H. Daume. Ir.. D.D.G.M.. Star Route. Oak Ridge. Mo. 63769 Secretary's Name and Address
Time of Meeting
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W. Frank Ward, P.O. Box 283, Marble Hill, Mo. 63764 ....... : : : : : : Gary L. Beal, P.O. Box 145. Arab, Mo. 63733 ............... Steven R. Cook ......... Robert L. Campbell. P.O. Box 1095, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701 Lester C. Ch~man ...... Rusby D. Niswonger, Millersville. Mo. 63766................. Gary R. Wen el ......... Vernon C. Daume, Rt. 1. Box 32. Oak Ridge, Mo. 63769 ..... Gerald D. Lyne ......... E. Ned Moore, 2726 Chr,fisler St.â&#x20AC;˘ Ca1ke Girardeau, Mo. 63701 Larry M. Stone.......... Joe D. Masterson, Rt. 3. ox 236. Jac son, Mo. 63755 ........ Peter H. Ritchie ......... Ce~~?63~~t~~:.2.1.~ ~... :~~~~i~~~. ~~~.: ~~~~ .~~~a.r~~~~, ..... Arthur C. Graff. ........ Kenneth E. Corse, Rt. 6. Box lA, Per~ille, Mo. 63775 ...... Robert W. Wadlington ... Charles H. SLradlin, Rt. 1, Box 1402, ott City. Mo. 63780 ... Michael L. Griffin ....... William R. Aston, 205 Gray, Chaffee. Mo. 63740 ............
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Gary W. Morris, Rt. 2. Box 524, East Prairie, Mo. 63845 Gary M. Simmons, 1313 State St., Charleston. Mo. 63834 Marlin L. Swinger, P.O. Box 224. Morehouse. Mo. 63868 Lloyd E. Michelsen, P.O. Box 171, Gran, Mo. 63771 Elbert F. Sloan, 708 E. Gladys St.. Sikeston. Mo. 63801 Howard W. Stevens. P.O. Box 201, Bloomfield, Mo. 63825 Garry L. Sides, Rt. 3, Box 56A, Bloomfield. Mo. 63825
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Point Pleasant. New Madrid Odom Caruthersville Hayti Steele Wardell
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Conran New Madrid
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. ~en W. Burns, P.O. Box 185, Caruthersville, Mo. 63830 . Theodore T. Martin, 102 E. Washington St., Hayti, Mo. 63851 David Kelley, P.O. Box 236, Steele, Mo. 63877 . Arblean McHugh, Rt. I, Box 180A, Wardell, Mo. 63879 .
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Poplar BlUff.····1 Doniphan..... . . Naylor.......... Greenville....... Piedmont.......
A. Bryan Thornburgh ... 1 Charles E. Divine, P.O. Box 475, Poplar Bluff, Mo. 63901 ... '12nd & 4th Tues. Ronme W. Smith. . . . . . .. Carroll E. Peck, 1020 WashinKton St., Doniphan, Mo. 63935 . . 2nd & 4th Tues. Lero D. H de........ .. ohn A. Drennan, Rt. I, Box 32A, Fairdealmg, Mo. 63939.... 1st & 3rd Thurs. Charles R. thilton. . . . . .. tirgil M. Clubb, P.O. Box 36, Greenville, Mo. 63944 . . . . . . . . . 1st & 3rd Thurs. Anthony C. Eaton....... William N. Burch, 414 N. Main St., Piedmont, Mo. 63957..... 2nd & 4th Sat.
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Mt. Zion Ingomar. Mountain View Alton Woodside Clifton Koshkonong Sampson Bayou Rockbridge Robert Burns
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327 536 637 255 387 463 582 298 365 435 496
West Plains ..... Ronald R. Shemwell Willow Springs .. Russell A. Jenkins Mountain View .. Jack Wester Alton . Gene C. Boze Thomasville . Virgil Robertson Thayer . Bill D. Williams Koshkonong . Charles T. Pease Theodosia . Thomas E. Malone Bakersfield . Alfred Hutchings Almartha . John G. Norris Gainesville . Jerry N. Luna
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Samuel N. Hurst, 704 foe jones Blvd., West Plains, Mo. 65775 Don E. Traver, Rt. 3, ~ox 217, Willow Sl?rings, Mo. 65793 .... Robert L. Butler, 638 E. 3rd St., Mountain View, Mo. 65548 .. Hardin D. Franks, P.O. Box 37, Alton, Mo. 65606 . Arthur L. Franks, Rt. 3, Box 90, Birch Tree, Mo. 65438 . . Haston F. Collier, P.O. Box 454, Thayer, Mo. 65791 . Eugene S. Frealy, Rt. 2, Box 185, Thayer, Mo. 65791. . Claudy D. Hunter, Rt. 2, Box 242, Protem, Mo. 65733 . Mack G. Davis, Rt. A, Box 71B, Caulfield, Mo. 65626 . William F. O'Guinn, Rt. 1, Box 18, Norwood, Mo. 65717 Barney Douglas, Rt. 1, Box 63, Gainesville, Mo. 65655 .
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Lodge
Christian .....
Sparta............
296
Sparta ..........
Donald W. Hull .........
Donald H. Roller, P.O. Box 47, Sparta, Mo. 65753 ...........
Christian ..... Christian ..... Stone ........ Stone ........ Taney ........ Taney ........
Friend ...........
352 379 515 519 453 587
Ozark .......... Billings ......... Galena .......... Crane .......... Forsyth ......... Branson ........
Walter L. Shelton ....... Leo L. Nelson........... George O. Scobee ....... Clyde L. Robinson ....... Kenneth W. Lambton .... Robert N. Edwards ......
Wilbur E. Wilson, P.O. Box 224, Ozark, Mo. 65721 .......... William D. Rau~h, Rt. 2, Box 323, Billin~s, Mo. 65610 ........ Carnell E. Cutbirth, Rt. I, Box 293B, Ga ena, Mo. 65656 . " .. Charles H. Warren, P.O. Box G, Crane, Mo. 65633 .......... Lee E. Walker, P.O. Box 1534, Forsyth, Mo. 65653 ........... Alvin H. Jones, P.O. Box Ill, Powersite, Mo. 65731. .........
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Master's Name
Location
Time of Meeting
Secretary's Name and Address
Fri. night on or before Full Moon 1st Tues. lst Thurs. lst & 3rd Thurs. 2nd & 4th Tues. 2nd & 4th Thurs. lst & 3rd Mon.
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Monett , Barry , Pythagoras . COmfort. . Central Crossing .. Mount Vernon ....
Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence
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Canopy Decatur Miller
McDonald ?I1cDonald Newton Newton Newton
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Southwest â&#x20AC;˘\ndcrson Neosho
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Monett......... Keith Schwandt Washburn...... Michael L. Shafer Cassville........ John L. Starchman Wheaton........ Clyde A. Lowry Shell Knob. . . . . . Walter H. Suter Mount Vernon. . Roy Howell Aurora......... Pierce City. . . . . . Miller. . . . . . . . . .
Paul G. Gregory Linn Houck .. , Robert E. Zent
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Charles A; Donica, 318 BroadwJ' ~onett, Mo. 65708 Ray D. Willard, P.O. Box 2272, ophn, Mo. 64801 Robert W. Malarkey, P.O. Box I, Cassville, Mo. 65625
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Southwest City .. Mike Testa AIIlI"..ull . Jalllts D. Herrin Neosho . erry B. Davis oseph O. McBride ohn B. McClelland
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St. Louis St. Louis
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ISt.Hazelwood Johns. . . . . . ..
St. St. St. St. St. St. St.
Louis Louis Louis Louis Louis Louis Louis
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Occidental Paul Revere Apollo
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163 330 529 542 613 623 639
St. St. St. St. St.
Louis Louis Louis Louis Louis
. Jennings . "Shaveh . Progress . Berkeley . Florissant.
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Overland Hazelwood Creve Coeur Ferguson Hazelwood Overland Florissant
Master's Name 1
Maxie C. Barbee, jr Glen O. Matheny
. Thelbert J. Marlow . Lenzie R. Boatright . William R. Oliver. . Roger G. Huffmaster . Joe B. Robertson . 'Thomas F. Inmon . Thomas K. Waghorn
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William L. Jackson Edward P.lIutson Richard . Holmes Everett Jackson Leroy D. Unruh
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Charles H. Miller, 10216 Baltimore Ave., St. Ann, Mo. 63074 Dr. Earl A. Sandroff, 777 S. New Ballas Rd., #315E, Creve Coeur, Mo. 63141. '" Bobby E. Robertson, 9112 Arvin PI., Affton, Mo. 63123 " Arthur S. Wehmeyer, 2210 McLaran Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63136 William M. Kazban, 7613 Cheshire Ln., St. Louis, Mo. 63123 .. Herman L. McGill, 129 S. Barat Ave., Ferguson, Mo. 63135. " Edward T. Neely,jr.,lOl91 Cloverdale Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63136 Robert N. Cox, 4418 Tustin Court, Bridgeton, Mo. 63044 .... G. Glenn Wilson, 11161 Estrada Dr. Apt. 5, St. Louis, Mo. 63138 .
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St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. St.
Naphtali .......... Mt. Moriah .. , .... Polar Star ........ Pride of the West.. Cosmos........... Cornerstone ...... Tuscan ........... Rose Hill ......... Olive Branch ..... Clayton........... Brentwood .......
25 40 79 179 282 323 360 550 576 601 616
St. Louis. , . . . . . . Clayton......... Clayton. , , St. Louis... ..
Frank D. Barnes ,. Monroe C. Johnson, Sr... Elmo Giorgt ,... Norman E. Birtiey '"
St. Louis........
Robert D. Wachter...... $hn W. Hil(emeyer, 50 Magnolia Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63124 ...
Clayton......... Brentwood. . . . ..
James Q. Harbison...... bouglas H. Reece. . . . . ..
St. Louis City
Triangle ..........
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St. Louis. . . . . . ..
George M. Merkle. . . . . . .
St. Louis ...... St. Louis ......
Benjamin Franklin Purity ......... , ..
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Creve Coeur.... Creve Coeur....
Fred S. Engel.... .. ... .. Gus O. Nations.........
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Louis ...... Louis ...... Louis ...... Louis ...... Louis ...... Louis ...... Louis ...... Louis ...... Louis ...... Louis ...... Louis ...... Louis ......
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St. Louis ........ Ballwin ... , ..... Webster Groves..
Charles R. Wilson ....... Stanley H. Keely, Jr. ..... Culver]. Walters ........
Clarence B. Doll. 8011 Crestway Ave.• St. Louis. Mo. 63123 ... Myrle R. Carver, Sr., 5959 Hilgard PI., St. Louis, Mo. 63109 ..
243 281 313 443 445 484 505 566 578 629 636 669
Webster Groves.. Fenton ......... Eureka ......... Crestwood ...... Kirkwood ....... Kirkwood ....... Crestwood ...... Webster Groves .. Mehlville ........ Valley Park ..... Mehlville........ Crestwood ......
Fern L. Shank .......... Teddy R. Casey ......... James E. Declue......... Alvin W. Suhre ......... Carl P. Todd ........... Thomas E. R. Taggart ... terry L. Gaddy .......... ennett Fischer ......... William]. Merritt ....... Thedore R. Greer ....... Neal J. Donaldson ....... Alex G. Aaron ..........
Floyd G. Ward. 4647 Tower Grove PI.. St. Louis. Mo. 63110 .. Robert L. Wilson. 4735 Hedgemont Dr., St. Louis. Mo. 63128 Robert]. Stanton. 305 Clara St.• Eureka. Mo. 63025 .......... Herbert]. Gosney. #13 Parklawn Dr.. Fenton. Mo. 63026 .... Kenneth Heskett, 733 Buckley Rd.• Mehlville. Mo. 63125 ..... Harry O. Heines, 605 W. Adams, Kirkwood, Mo. 63122 ...... Francis M. Howorth, 18 Gocke Place, St. Louis. Mo. 63114 ....
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DISTRICTS THIRTY-THREE AND FIFTY-SEVEN (D)(SOUTHWEST)-JamesH. Miller. D.D.G.M.. 6504 Colleen Dr•• St. Louis. Mo. 63123
St. Louis City
Pomegranate.... . .
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St. Louis .. ,. . ...
Harding W. Nosser. Jr. ..
St. Louis City St. Louis City St. Louis City
Pyramid. .. . .. .. .. Good Hope.. . .. .. Aurora Theodore Roosevelt.. .. Au..,.il.d. .. .. .. Cache............ Lambskin.. .. . .. .. Harmony... . .. . .. Clifton Heights Algabil ... .. . ..
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St. Louis .. ,. . ... St. Louis.. .. . . ..
Ralph]. Schafer. .. .. ... Lester Williams , ..
R~y. L. Gundlach, 8739 Townhill Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 6~ 123 ... Wtlham B. Stephenson, Jr., 10049 Stonell Dr., St. LoUIS Mo. 63123 ..... . .. .. . . ... ... . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . ... ..... .... Kenneth R. Hill. 12464 Glenbush Dr.. Maryland Heights. Mo. 63043 . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . Ward W. Kelly. 7085 Deerpath Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63123 . . Harold G. Westbrock, 4741 Nebraska Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63111
267 34; 416 460 499 520 544
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Verble L. Johnson P. Ge~ren. . . .. ... Richard A. PIles......... William A. Catlett. . .. ... Francis A. Latragna .. , .. Carl M. Owensby,Jr Robert D. Thee. .. . ..
Carlis E. Dawson, 3555 Alberhill Dr.. St. Louis. Mo. 63129 .lames R. Shadowens, i2u Brent Ave.• ualda.nd, Mo. o:Sl:!:! ... Frank]. Danko, 4337 Oleatha Ave., St. LOUIS, Mo. 63116..... Edwin C. Hawkins. 9487 Rosebay Dr., Crestwood. Mo. 63126 William F. Schmidt. 9509 Yaflbury Lane, St. Louis, Mo. 63123 Mike Nichlos, 600 Morris Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63125 Elmer L. Fowler, 5208 Alabama Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63111
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St. Louis City St. Lou!s C!ty St. LoUIS City
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Lodge
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Miller ........ Morgan ...... Morgan ......
Ionia ............. Versailles ......... Barnett...........
381 320 591
Location Eldon .......... Versailles ....... Barnett .........
Time of Meeting
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H. Wayne Scott ......... Wilford Lee Sidebottom.. Kevin D. McDonald .....
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Independence .... Summit .......... McDonald ........
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Independence ... Lee's Summit. ... Independence ...
Robert A. Gage ......... Harry C. Geagan ........ Stanley D. Pierson .......
Jackson.......
Blue Springs ......
337
Blue Springs ....
Jack W. Hurst ..........
Jackson....... Jackson ....... ackson....... Jackson ....... ackson ....... Jackson ....... ackson.......
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Buckner .......... Marlborough ..... Mt. Washington ... Grandview ........ Grain Valley ......
391 392 501 569 614 618 644
Francis M. Clatanoff. .... Gary E. McLallen ....... Buckner ........ DavId B. Brown ......... Grandview ...... lames D. Steele ......... Independence ... dward P. Olson ........ Grandview ...... Harvey J. Wells ......... Grain Valley .... Elliott Swihart. ..........
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Kennett Campbell Hornersville Cardwell Malden Senath Clarkton Bernie
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A MASONIC REVIEW By BRUCE H. HUNT. P.G.M.
The overall posture of Freemasonry is little changed in the past year. The same virtues exist, the same problems plague the fraternity, but a few new solutions have surfaced. Only time will reveal their true worth. We scan the proceedings available to us with renewed interest, hoping for some new ideas, some new approach to improvement in the welfare of lodges and Grand Lodges. In all that we see and hear, and in all that we read and feel, there is every indication that Freemasonry continues to be strong in promoting the "Brotherhood of Man, under the Fatherhood of God." May it always remain so.
PRAYER The Grand Master of New Brunswick concluded his address with this prayer and its explanation. We consider it a good way to begin our review: There is an old 17th century prayer which is very apropos to some of the apparent thinking at a few of our meetings and I conclude with selections from that prayer. "Lord, keep me from the fatal habit of thinking that I must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Make me thoughtful but not moody; helpful but not bossy. "Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details; give me wings to get to the point. I dare not ask for improved memory, but for a growing humility and a lessening cocksureness when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken. Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places, and talent in unexpected people. And give me, 0 Lord, the grace to tell them so." I. DALE STEEVES The Grand Master Fredericton, N.B. May 14, 1983
A GLANCE BACKWARD AND A FORWARD LOOK ARIZONA: Bro. Robert A. Potter, Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Arizona, presented some serious thoughts on the present position of Freemasonry. He said in his oration: If the words I share with you today need a title, I think they would be titled, "A Glance Backward and a Look Forward." It has been said that the more things change, the more they stay the same. We stand here at the beginning ofa second century of Masonry in Arizona, and how different is the world in which we practice our ritual than the one in which our brothers lived in 1883. Nowhere is this more clearly illustrated than in the entertainment on which our society thrives. Let me share with you two examples of this. In the earlier days, you were all familiar with the radio program about a masked man and his Indian companion who traveled the Southwest helping those in need. Even without the strains of the "William Tell Overture" in the background and the clouds of dust and the hearty "Heigh-ho, Silver," you can all tell me, I'm sure, that I am describing the Lone Ranger. Move ahead with me now about fifty years and picture a desolate, desert landscape and two metallic robots. They live in a world where space travel is commonplace. The current movie, "Star
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Wars," comes to mind, doesn't it? Here a young man receives knowledge from an old "knight" and goes out to do battle against the forces of evil, armed with a sword which materializes in a ray of blue light. What, you ask, does this have to do with Masonry? Well, entertainment is a reflection of what society dreams about. You all know what happens at the end of a Lone Ranger episode and at the end of "Star Wars" - the men in the white hats win! Good triumphs over evil, and we all desire to be a part of that scenario. Stop and compare - the costumes, the landscape, the weapons, and the mode of transportation have all changed, but the plot is still the same. As I made that comparison, I thought the characters in both of those fantasies could surely have been Masons. Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth are no small part of each of these stories. It would seem that the unchangeable things in which we believe are still a part of our everyday world. Masonry tells its story through symbols, and perhaps that masked man stands for Masonry in a previous time - hidden, at least in part, from public view. Do we want to continue to have people ask "Who is that masked man?" Perhaps the time has come for us to be more vocal about our Craft so that men who knock for admission are more knowledgeable of what they can rightfully know before entering a Lodge. Perhaps we need to be more like the young man in "Star Wars" who, after learning what "secrets" there were to be imparted, gained confidence and went out to use what he had learned for the betterment of mankind. As I thought of the ways that Masonic ideas could be imparted to these two stories and about the dichotomy of the static and changing parts of our world and our fraternity, one question kept coming into my thinking: "Why do men join Masonry?" Is the answer to this question a static, unchanging one, or has the answer changed from that of our earliest, formal beginnings? I may have raised another question in your minds, "Does it matter as long as I know why I asked for admission?" I think it does, and, by the way, could we all answer that question? Masonry is concerned about membership. While we can not and should not change our standards and our goals, maybe we can make the fraternity more viable if we stop to consider what induces men to join us. Anciently, when the Craft was operative, men joined for protection and freedomprotection from local taxation and servitude by feudal barons and for freedom to move unrestricted from place to place to practice their skills. With these privileges, they became a somewhat elite society and as such found it necessary to limit their numbers to insure their place in society. Sometime in the 14th century a profound change occurred. The word "accepted" appears in writings about Masonry. Speculative Masonry was born and with it different reasons to join the Craft. Why would the operative Craft accept unskilled members? For three reasons; financial, social, and political. The accepted Masons were usually patrons of their lodges and contributed to the financial stability of the craft. These men were also of the so-called "upper class," and their membership satisfied the working man's desire to achieve equal status. Along with the social aspect came political stability for their favored position. Why would non-operative men desire to join the craft? One of the prime factors, apparently, was knowledge or education. It was believed that Masons possessed esoteric knowledge of the ancient mysteries. In an age when education was closely related to the church, it gave men an opportunity to gain knowledge and to freely exchange it among the brothers. Another factor was the social aspect of Masonry. Before the advent of mass media, much social diversion was obtained by the pomp and ceremony of the Masonic activities, and, in fact, Masonic ritual, well performed, developed an entertainment value. A final reason was that of personal gain. Some felt that this gain would be derived from personal contact and material improvement, and many felt that the gain would be from moral and spiritual self-improvement. In summary, some used the Craft for material or worldly gains, but many sought
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membership for reasons in concert with truly Masonic goals - intellectual or moral enlightenment. Now let us for a moment superimpose these ancient reasons upon contemporary man and determine if they are still valid. First, there is no body of esoteric knowledge that can be obtained from Masonry. In fact, hundreds of publications, found in many libraries, yield up most, if not all, of Masonry's secrets and rituals. The knowledge of today's Masonry deals with moral and spiritual matters, and this knowledge can be found in places other than a Lodge if one chooses. The factor of socialization has been changed by the change in social climate. Men can have an interchange of socialization and ideas in a variety of settings free of societal or political pressure. In fact, several quasi-fraternal organizations provide social gatherings in a setting not in keeping with Masonic rules. However, although slipping in numerical strength, Masonry still provides the finest in moral and altruistic values and fellowship. The advent of mass media, specifically television, has caused many inroads upon the time allotted to fraternal organizations and ours is no exception. We seem constantly to be in competition for men's time. There still exists men whojoin Masonry for personal gain, but this is totally contrary to Masonic regulation, and his absence from our ceremonies and gatherings usually renders him ineffectual in helping or harming the fraternity. There may be still other contemporary reasons for joining the Craft. The psychologist Abraham Maslow explained man's behavior in terms of five needs listed in priority: (1) physiological needs, (2) safety needs, (3) affection needs, (4) esteem needs, and (5) self-actualization needs. Modern Masonry need not concern itself with the first two. The need for affection allies closely with socialization and brotherly love. Men feel a need to be needed, and Masonry welcomes its initiates with open arms. The need for esteem can be answered in myriad ways, ranging from attending Lodge and being a welcome spectator to entering into all the various roles and positions that the Craft and its many activities offer. As to the fifth need, one Masonic author has said, "Most Speculative Masons utilize the Craft and its brotherhood in order to realize greater self-actualization. Because of the moralistic-theistic shadowing of the Lodge, it might be safely asserted that this selfactualization occurs in the area of moral and emotional development; that is an emphasis on learning to cope with higher altruistic values such as truth, loyalty, virtue, and fidelity." To the extent that Free Masonry answers these needs will directly relate to his continued participation in the Craft. So, what causes men in the late 20th century to join Masonry? There are no absolute, easy answers. There are as many answers as there are brothers in this room, and I do not pretend to have answered the question. Perhaps from some small seed of thought dropped here today may grow useful discussions and exchanges of ideas which may further our planning for the future. For the past few minutes we have taken a backward glance, and, I hope, thought about looking ahead. However, as Eric Hoffer has said, "The only way to predict the future is to have the power to shape the future." The power comes only by planning carefully for the future. As we step into Arizona Masonry's second century, may we use the experience of the past to plan and build for the future and as we do - May the Force Be With Us!
ARAB IS GRAND MASTER IN ISRAEL MISSISSIPPI: While we noted the same, we believe it fitting to quote the Fraternal Correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, Bro. Delmas Burch, when he said: When I received the ProceedinKs from the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel, I was
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much impressed with what they had done as I think you will be. With all the turmoil and unrest in that troubled world, they have elected an Arab as their Grand Master for the first time in history. When the teachings of Freemasonry can produce such an act of brotherly love among its members, I believe we can claim, without fear of contradiction, to be members of the greatest Fraternity on the face of the earth.
ARGENTINA AND GREAT BRITAIN MINNESOTA: The Fraternal Correspondence Committee reported this to the Grand Lodge of Minnesota: A letter from the Grand Lodge of Argentina to all Grand Lodges, dated April 20, 1982, was received in which their Grand Master, M.W. Carlos Wilson, discussed the position taken by the Grand Lodge of Argentina with respect to the conflict between Argentina and Great Britain, then in progress. He asked for the support of all Grand Lodges in behalf of the Argentine position. A letter was dispatched to him emphasizing the desire of this Grand Lodge to remain neutral on this matter, citing the prohibition in the ancient landmarks against taking sides in political issues.
BERNT BALCHEN DELAWARE: A splendid tribute was paid to Bro. Charles E. Green, who served the Grand Lodge as its Grand Historian for some twenty-five years, and who died April 2, 1983. The tribute included one of his more famous works of literature entitled "Bernt Balchen." As a tribute to Brother Green, whom we knew, and for the information of our readers, we present both the tribute and the story of Bernt Balchen, the Mason: On April 21, 1983 the Grand Lodge of Delaware lost one of its most distinguished members with the death of Bro. Charles E. Green, affectionately known as "Seey Gee." Brother Green was the first Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of Delaware, having been appointed to that office in 1956 as we observed our 150th anniversary with the publication of his first book, "History ofthe Grand Lodge ofA.F. and A.M. of Delaware." Other books were to follow: "Masonic Potpourri," "History of Scottish Rite Bodies in the State of Delaware" and "Delaware Heritage- The Story of Delaware in the Revolution." Brother Green retired in 1972 after serving for twenty-five years as Secretary of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Delaware as well as Building Manager of the Scottish Rite Cathedral. In addition to being extremely active in all of the Masonic Bodies in Delaware, he was also a prolific writer of numerous articles on the subject of Freemasonry and Delaware history. On February 20, 1977 "Seey Gee" became the only Delawarean to be inducted into "The Society of Blue Friars" in recognition of his contributions to Masonic literature as an author and bibliophile with the presentation of his paper entitled "Bernt Balchen." Brother Balchen could have well been the subject of many thrilling adventures that should be told, but Brother Green confined his paper to Balchen's flight with Brother Admiral Richard Byrd over the South Pole. The event which led to the interview and made his paper possible occurred in the winter of 1964-1965 when Brother Balchen was traveling on the New Jersey Turnpike from his home in Chappaqua, New York to Washington, D.C. for a consultation on Air Force matters. He was stricken by an attack from an ulcer and was taken to the nearest veterans hospital, which happened to be the one in Elsmere, Delaware. There he was visited daily by a Field Agent of the Masonic Service Association, Bro. William C. Hampton, whose ministrations meant so much to Brother Balchen that he granted an interview and permitted pictures to be taken for "Your Masonic Hospital Visitor." As a final tribute to our Grand Historian Emeritus Bro. Charles E. Green, Blue Friar,
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and to my friend, brother and mentor, "Seey Gee," as well as for the edification of the Craft, this presentation, "Bernt Balchen," is respectfully submitted. BERNT BALCHEN
Flying has stirred the imagination of men ever since the legendary days of Icarus, who fashioned wings held together by wax and soared so high that the sun melted them and he fell into the sea. Likewise, the polar regions have created a powerful driving force that challenges man's unconquerable spirit and calls him into the unknown. When we look for men possessing both of these interests, there are only a few - a few dauntless fliers with that intense desire which compels them to forego the comforts of a peaceful security and risk life flying over glaciers and icy mountains in an eternal white frozen world. Bro. Bernt Balchen was one of those few men so dedicated. He was an air pioneer, explorer, colonel in the United States Air Force, OSS operator, the only man to have piloted a plane over both the North and South Poles - one of the most colorful personages of our age. Brother Balchen was born on October 23, 1899 in Tveit, Norway. He was commissioned a lieutenant in the Royal Norwegian Naval Air Force, after being graduated from the War Academy at Oslo and Horton in 1921. He was endowed with exceptional physical endurance, especially as a skier and as an amateur heavyweight boxing champion. To relate the life story of this distinguished Brother would require more time than allotted. His friendship and association with Ronald Amundson, Bro. Richard Byrd, Floyd Bennett, Tony Fokker, Amelia Earhart, Lincoln Ellsworth, Bro. Henry "Hap" Arnold and many other notable men reveals their mutual admiration. His experiences during Byrd's transatlantic and polar flights; as commanding officer of Bluie West Eight, an air-base on the west coast of Greenland; his associations and operations with the Norwegian underground during World War II; and, his part in establishing the air-base at Thule, Greenland are thrilling stories that should be told, but we shall confine our paper to his flight with Byrd over the South Pole. The continent of Antarctica has been estimated to be 5,500,000 square miles in extent, almost one and one-half times as big as all of North America. It is buried beneath a layer of ice, in some places thousands of feet thick. The landmass is an elevated ice covered plateau with an average height of 7,000 feet. It is the loneliest and coldest of all continents, with only the emperor penguins indigenous to the climate. During the summer, whales, seals, skua gulls, petrels and fishes may be found in the open waters. In the Ross Sea, there extends a 500 mile shelf of floating ice, rising almost uniformly 200 feet above the sea and stretching inland over 400 miles to the base of the Queen Maud Mountains. It was discovered in 1842 byJames Clark Ross and has been named the Ross Ice Barrier. From this originates the massive mile-long icebergs. This is the gateway to Antarctica. It was by this gateway that Amundsen began his long and hazardous trek in discovering, on December 14, 1911, the South Pole. In the fall of 1928, the Byrd Antarctic Expedition left the United States in four ships and on December 31, with Balchen breaking the trail, a base site was selected by Byrd on a plateau off the Bay of Whales, near Mt. Ronniker and not far from Amundsen's old base. A camp was built with prefabricated materials: mess hall and sleeping quarters for more than forty men, administration building, storage rooms, snow hangers for the planes, radio room and other miscellaneous structures. Snow tunnels connected these buildings. Late in February 1929, the ships finished unloading the tons of materials essential for this venture and departed before being frozen in the pack ice. The base camp was named Little America.
Before the long winter night set in, several exploratory trips were made. On one flight Byrd, Harold June and Balchen discovered fourteen peaks, which Byrd named the Rockefeller Mountains. Later, Balchen flew with Larry Gould to make a geological survey of these mountains. June was with them as radio operator. They landed near the range and climbed up the 1,200 and 1,000 foot summits of the two nearest peaks and by
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triangulation determined the position of the other peaks. Before the plane could be flown back to the base, a disastrous snow storm descended upon them with gusts of over 200 miles per hour. The plane was wrecked but the men, after a week of survival, were rescued. The sun disappeared around the middle ofApril and the long winter night began. The time was utilized in planning, studying and keeping physically and mentally fit. With daylight returning around the last of August, all thoughts were on the grand climax of the expedition - the flight to the South Pole. The Ford trimotor plane named for Floyd Bennett was assembled, all engines tuned so that they were running smoothly and the plane flown on test flights. Dr. Larry Gould and his party of six men and forty-two sled dogs left for the 450 mile journey to the Queen Maud Mountains. In addition to geological exploration, they were to establish a series ofcaches and to act as an emergency rescue team should there be a forced landing. The Floyd Bennett, with Dean Smith as pilot was flown with an emergency cache of food and gasoline to the foot of the Queen Maud Range. When they failed to return, Balchen, very much concerned for the safety of the party, took off in the emergency plane. He found them unharmed on the Barrier about a hundred miles from camp, but with empty fuel tanks. Fortunately, he had brought with him extra gasoline so they were able to return to Little America with no damage to persons or the plane. On Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1929, the Floyd Bennett took off from Little America for the South Pole. Harold June was co-pilot and radio operator; Ashley McKinley, photographer; Byrd, navigator and flight leader; and, Balchen, pilot. After about four hours flight over the Ross shelf, they spotted Gould's survey and support party. An hour later, they were approaching the Queen Maud Mountains and the Hump, massive outcropping of snow-covered rock protruding above in the pass between Mt. Nansen and Mt. Fisher. This island of rock separated the glacial ice moving down from the polar plateau. The estimated height was 10,500 feet. Byrd in his book, Little America, comments on Balchen at this stage of the flight: "He was forward, bulking large in the narrow compartment, his massive hands on the wheel, now appraising the engines with a critical eye, now the dozen flickering fingers on the dials on the instrument board. Balchen was in his element. His calm fine face bespoke his confidence and sureness. He was anticipating the struggle at the Hump almost with eagerness." These stalwart air pioneers decided to make the attempt over the Live Glacier, with an estimated elevation of 9,500 feet. Steep cliffs of Mt. Nansen and Mt. Fisher were on either side, with a narrow canyon and facing them was the dangerous Hump. Once they entered the canyon there could be no turning back for it was so narrow there was no room to turn. They were flying at 8,200 feet, their load limit. The nose of the plane was bobbing up and down across the face of the Hump. If power were momentarily lost or if the air became excessively rough, it was all over. They must either go over the Hump or crash. Power was needed. Balchen held the climb to the last degree of safety, but it was clear that he could not hold it. He signaled frantically for June to jettison some of their weight. June kicked one of the 125 pound bags of emergency food through the trap door. The plane seemed to take another breath and renewed the climb. The pass was on a level with the plane's line of flight. Balchen was flying shrewdly, but he realized that unless the plane was further lightened, they would never make it. He shouted for another bag to be dropped. June pushed a second 125 pound bag of food through the trap, but it was not enough. There was nothing more to dump except precious gasoline. A torrent of air was pouring over the Hump, causing the plane to buck in the downdraft. Balchen hoped there would be a reverse current of air near the edge of the downdraft. With the right wing almost scraping the black, bare cliffs of Mt. Fisher, he found it and the plane was wrenched upward and over the dangerous Hump. Balchen shouted with joy. The pass had been conquered. Below them was the polar plateau and four hundred miles away the Pole. At 1: 14 on the morning of November 29,1929, Byrd had June send the message that they had reached the South Pole. The scene was one of white desolation
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and solitude, a limitless plain with no visible mountains. They circled it and Byrd dropped the American flag weighted with a stone from Floyd Bennett's grave. Balchen, also wanting to leave a memento, tossed his Kismet Shrine fez. On the way back, Byrd wanted to photograph as much of the area as possible. He decided to fly more to the East and return by the pass at the Axel Heiberg Glacier. As they flew North, clouds were beginning to close in. It became a race to beat them to the pass. By climbing to a higher altitude, they found a strong tail wind which boosted their speed. Fortunately, they arrived at the pass ahead of the clouds and landed near the cache they had left at the foot ofthe Queen Maud Mountains and refueled. As they looked back at the pass, clouds were creeping over the rim. Upon arrival back at Little America, they were carried on the shoulders of the other members of the expedition to the mess hall for a grand celebration. When the party arrived back in New York inJune, 1930, there was the usual ticker tape parade. They were taken to Washington by train and President Herbert Hoover congratulated them. The Navy Distinguished Flying Cross was awarded to Byrd,June, and McKinley, but Balchen was omitted because he was not a Navy man. As Balchen came out of the White House, he was handed a subpoena from the immigration authorities. Because he had left the United States by going to the South Pole, his first citizenship paper, which he had applied for in May 1927, had been voided and he was to be deported to Norway. The newspapermen, who had crowded around him, looked over his shoulder and also read the subpoena. The story was on the front pages of the afternoon editions. Balchen was sick at heart. This country was now part of his life. Sure he loved his native land, but he also loved his adopted country. Back in his hotel room, he received a telephone call from Bro. Fiorello La Guardia, then a Congressional Representative from New York, who excitedly commented on this outrage. La Guardia informed him that he had talked to the President and not to worry for he was introducing a bill in Congress to make him a citizen. A special bill was passed by Congress and signed by President Hoover granting Balchen the rights of full citizenship. MASONIC RECORD
Brother Balchen was entered in Norsemen Lodge No. 878 of Brooklyn, New York on September 28, 1927; crafted October 26, 1927; and raised December 10, 1927. He was the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of New York to Iceland, 1954-1973. In 1954, he was elected to the Hall of Fame and awarded the Charles H. Johnson Medal by M.W. Raymond C. Ellis, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New York, F.A.M. Balchenjoined the Scottish Rite in the Valley of New York City in May 1928 and also Kismet Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. While stationed at Thule, he was one of the organizers of the Top ofthe World Masonic Square Club, in which 500 airmen and construction workers at the base became members. Brother Balchen died October 17, 1973. His name is synonymous with adventure - a career of action. He was a man of integrity with boundless energy. He set for himself achievement and never relaxed from its demands. Written 2/20/77 by:
Presented 10/6/83 by:
Charles E. Green, Blue Friar Grand Historian Emeritus
James H. Hutchins, P.G.M. Grand Historian
BROTHERHOOD IN ACTION CONNECTICUT: The Grand Lodge of Connecticut has a Brotherhood-inAction Committee which made this report: For many years Connecticut Grand Lodge has had a Brotherhood-in-Action Committee so that Masons, Knights of Columbus, Prince Hall Affiliates, and B'nai B'rith can find ways to cooperate in community activities as good citizens should. When a worthwhile project or celebration occurs in our collective communities with which all of the four
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Brotherhoods can find interest, then we come together in a mutual effort to accomplish something of mutual value as "Brothers~in-Action." "In our present day Masonry those virtues of charity, justice, humility, understanding and love, exemplified in the lives of our Patron Saints illuminate and guide our building for the future. Our ancient Brethren were builders in wood, metals and stone, while the Masons of today cultivate the mind, heart and character of man. How we expend our influence with our God-given attributes will hopefully improve the world of tomorrow." These words were part of the message of this Grand Master to be read at the celebration of each Table Lodge throughout the past year. I have employed these virtues as my working tools in our efforts to improve the quality of the Brotherhood of man under the Fatherhood of God. Your Grand Lodge has in the past provided the impetus for Brotherhood programs which have been conducted by our lodges and committees. It remains, however, for the entire membership of this Fraternity to demonstrate to its leadership the concern and interest for new and varied ways in which to share and participate. We must be willing to share our concerns and to seek the advice and counsel of all men, regardless of race, religion, color or creed, including Masons beyond this jurisdiction. Above all, we must have the patience to be assured that we have the proper designs on the trestle board as we move forward in this collective undertaking.
BURGLARY IDAHO: The Grand Secretary of Idaho reported the following three burglaries to the Grand Lodge office in Boise: Although break-ins to the Grand Lodge Office were mentioned to our Committee on Accounts and Finances a year ago, no official report has been made and recorded in our Proceedings. Three incidents, classified as burglaries by the Boise Police Department, occurred on April 14-15, 1982; July 13-14, 1982; and January 13-14, 1983. A loss of$30.00 resulted from the first burglary; nothing was taken during the second break-in; and the entire safe was removed from the office on the last burglary. Losses included 103 widow's pins, 119 50-year pins, insurance policies, eight Idaho pins for wives of Past Grand Masters, Master Ritual, historical ledger, and a Provident Pass Book. Boise Police Department later reported that the safe was found, but it was completely destroyed and unusable, and the entire contents not located.
COLLARS AND JEWELS MICHIGAN: The Grand Lodge of Michigan adopted the following amendment to its By-Laws covering collars and jewels to be worn by its Deputies, and remain the property of the Grand Lodge: Key 5-48, Section 16. This collar is to be worn by the District Deputy Instructor on all official visitations to the Lodge in his District. At the expiration of his term or upon his resignation, the collar shall be presented to his successor or to the Grand Secretary within ten days. Failure to comply shall be cause for reprimand. Upon the death of a District Deputy Instructor, the Grand Secretary shall request that the collar be returned to the Grand Lodge. The collar shall always remain the property of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Michigan. REASON: The escalating costs of purchasing aprons and cases, and more importantly the tremendous cost of repairs to old ones. The purchase price of a collar is less than one fourth the purchase price of either an apron or case. Also a collar can be purchased for far less than the cost of most minor repairs to either an apron or case. In view of all this, the use of collars instead of aprons and cases would result in a considerable savings to the Grand Lodge each year.
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CHARITY NEW JERSEY: The Grand Master of New Jersey told the Grand Lodge how he dispensed the charitable monies allocated to his office. He said: Last Thursday, I had one of the greatest opportunities that a Grand Master could ever have. I was permitted to take $36,884.47 and spend it any way I want. As you come into my town, you'll see an arch. My picture's on one side, You can imagine what's on the other. And this is the way I dispensed with the money I made on the two trips, the trip to Europe and the trip to Hawaii. The Grand Secretary was a very diligent depositor last year. We hit the interest rate when it was about 14% so we did well. $38,884.47 was allocated like this: $15,000 to the Masonic Charity Foundation Permanent Fund; Masonic Community Charity Fund, where we do some of our greatest work, $3,384.47; Knight Templar Eye Foundation, $2,500; Tall Cedars of Lebanon Supreme Forest Muscular Dystrophy, $2,500; Shriners' Hospital and Burns Institute for Crippled Children, $2,500; Scottish Rite Library and Museum for Patriotism, $2,000; South Jersey House for Kids, called the Ronald McDonald House - they're building it right now in Camden - and you know, Brethren, that's a house for parents to stay near a hospital where their children are suffering from cancer; The Royal Arch Research Assistance, $1,500; The Masonic Service Association, $1,000; and George Washington National Memorial, $1,000. Other contributions were to the Vineland Veterans' Home for Soldiers - they're putting up a newall-purpose room. The government paid for the room; they did not get any furniture - so I gave them $1,000; to Deborah Hospital, that great hospital in Burlington County, $2,000; and the Whitman-Stafford Committee in Stratford, New jersey, where they are renovating a house to Walt Whitman's memory - it's also the number one project of the principal of my school. I have to go back there tomorrow. And so, my Brethren, your money, my money, our friends, our guests, we gave from the trip fund last year to these charities and 13 of them go out of New jersey into the world of humanity to be dispersed with our love and respect, and the humanitarian heart that we love so well. I say, thank you, Brethren. God Bless You.
CHINA PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island gave this account of his experiences in China: MASONRY IN CHINA
I have been asked to share with you for a few minutes, some of my experiences ~ith Masonry in China, and more especially those during the takeover by the Commumsts. On the mainland of China there were five Grand Lodges at work - The Grand Lodge of England, Scotland, Ireland, The Philippines and Massachusetts. , The five Lodges under our Grand Lodge of Massachusetts we.nt into darkness, With the exception of Sinim, which was re-constituted in japan, and IS at work there now. The Grand Lodge of the Philippines decided to free their Lodges and allow them tc:> be gathered into a new Grand Lodge of China. (T~is is not the Grand ,Lodge <,>f Chma, which we know today. That one is located on Taiwan - The RepublIc of Chma.) The Grand Lodge was formed and began to work. But, on the coming of the Communists it was totally destroyed. The former Junior Grand Warden told me tha~ nO Gr~nd L,odge officers were left free on the mainland. They were either out of Chma, or m pnson, I worked under the Grand Lodge of England, as Secretary of Lodge FOOC~lOW No. 1912, in Foochow, Fukien, China. England, Scotland, and Ireland gave t~elr lo~ges permission to transfer their regalia, certificates, and c~arter to Hong Kong, If po~slble. This was done by some of the lodges, but others did not have the opportumty of completing the transfer. We were able to do it with Foochow No. 1912. Some of our
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senior men arranged it with the Communists. We packed the box, and it arrived in good condition. We, then, rented our Foochow Temple to the Communists to be used as a bank. And, the Lodge was re-formed in Hong Kong, where it is working today. I do not believe that any of our Old China Hands are in the Lodge at this late date. Although there are NO Lodges at work in China, there are still Masons there. A man is first a Mason in his heart, and that remains with him. Any Mason behind the Bamboo Curtain is still a Mason, although he cannot attend a Lodge. But, what does the presence of Communism do to his practice of the principles of Masonry? I do not have the time to deal adequately with the whole subject, but let me suggest three areas in which Communism has made a real difference in Masonic attititudes and practice. All of us have taken an obligation at a sacred altar. That obligation has made us different men. It may not always show in our actions, but it should do so. We are now BROTHERS to all other Masons. When I see the square and compass on a man's coat, or ring, I feel a close bond with that man. I trust him; I believe that he will tell me the truth; and I believe that he will be willing to help me if possible. Certainly, I do not think he will harm me. But, what happens when the Communist government determines that he is to become my accuser, and is made to testify against me in a trial in which my life is on the line? You may not understand what it means to be in that condition. In fifteen months under the Communists, I never knew a person refuse when the Communists wanted them to testify. They have ways of forcing cooperation. You might say that you wouldn't do it. May I remind you that you are on Prince Edward Island, and not in Foochow. There is a major difference. My Brotherhood is not put under terrific strain, for I am not sure that I can trust you; and you are not sure that you can trust me. I would not deliberately betray you, but the pressures may be too great tomorrow. And, I know that you will be under the same conditions. You may be willing to help me, but it may be impossible. Brotherhood becomes an ideal, but Masons in China know that it is not a reality at times. We have taken an obligation which includes our FAMILY. Many of our wives are Masonic widows, when we are out to meetings so often. But, we would not be the men we are without our wives and our children. They are a real part of us, and the obligation that we took recognizes that. But, what has happened to the family under Communism? The Communists knew that their system could not continue, if the family structure remained intact. So, the family has been one of the main areas of attack for the Communists. I wish we could spend hours on the meaning of that event, but let me mention only one thing. A Chinese friend of mine said to me, after the Communists had been in our city for only six months, "I am sure that every family has someone in it who is reporting to the secret police." Think of the implications of that statement. Your home, which is your castle, within whose four walls you can talk and be safe, now has someone who will be reporting to the police. He did not mean a Communist convert; but possibly, a child who is reporting and does not know it. The first book published by the Communists for schools was a first grade reader. It opened with a poem which read, "Don't love Father; Don't love Mother; Love China." You can imagine what you would say, if your child brought a school book home with that in it. Say my son is in the first grade, and the Communists do not trust me. A teacher will begin to show attention to my son, walking around the school yard with him. In conversation the teacher will ask, "Did you get your new book? Did you take it home? What did your Father say?" Show me a first grader who knows he is being interrogated. He will say exactly what I said, when I saw the poem. Someone in my home is reporting to the police. Our home and family are no longer sacred. They have been invaded, and another Masonic foundation is changed.
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The obligation we have taken as Masons is based on our faith. Masonry is not a religion, but it must be religious. As one of our Massachusetts Past Grand Masters, M.W. Donald W. Vose, said, "I have not known a great Mason who was not also a great churchmanactive in his church, synagogue, or temple." Our obligation takes on greater meaning when it is based on our faith which we express in our places of worship. But, what happens to the church, when the Communists take an area? At the very beginning, services were permitted; but soldiers were always present. They said nothing, but in a few days the pastor would be called to the Secret Police and asked why his sermon did not fit into the plan outlined by the government? Wasn't he willing to cooperate? Go back and try again next Sunday. And, the same thing happened on the next day of worship. Every clergyman knew that his people could soon be without a pastor, his wife without a husband, and his children without a father. He had to make a decision every time he stood in his pulpit. Did he cooperate, or not? Everyone in the service knew the pressures put on their pastor, for they were facing the same thing in their lives. To say the least, worship began to be a difficult experience. God was there, and we all knew it; but the fear and uncertainty made it hard to concentrate on the words of worship. Finally, under the Red Guard Movement, all churches were closed. None were reopened until Nixon's visit to China, and now about 100 are opened throughout China. These are crowded every service, for the people are anxious to find new meaning in their lives. But, the churches are strictly controlled by the government. Our Masonic Brothers in China are living under difficult conditions, but I am convinced that they will try to remain faithful. As we left China, our friends asked us to tell you three things. I have repeated these in every talk on China - here in America, in Europe, and in Asia. 1. Tell the audiences a little of what you saw in China. I have tried to do this in the past
few minutes. 2. Tell them that we will do the best we can. We may say, or do, things they will not understand. But, have them believe that we are doing the best we can to be faithful. 3. And, ask all of them to pray for us.
COMPUTER FOR LODGE RECORDS IOWA: The Grand Master of Iowa made the following decision relative to the use of a computer to keep Lodge records: (Question) Is the use of a computer to keep lodge records a violation of the Masonic code of Iowa? (Held) Though the Masonic code of Iowa does not prohibit the use of a computer, and the use of computer bookkeeping and record keeping is common practice, a study of Sections 186 and 188 of the Code clearly indicates that the intent of the Code as written is that books and records be kept in books of the usual definition of the word book. I, therefore, hold that records should not be kept by computer until such time as the code is amended to specifically permit it. Clarification on ruling on use of computer: There is no objection to use of a computer in regard to lodge records, business, or whatever as long as backup records are kept in accepted book form.
However, the Grand Secretary of Iowa reported that he was using a computer, (Radio Shack TRS-80) in a limited way. He said: With the resignation of one ofour valued staff members, the decision was made to shift some work assignments and purchase a computer to handle the maintenance of our Grand Lodge mailing list (NOT the every member mailing list).
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In so doing, this office entered the computer field on a limited basis. The computer, a Radio Shack TRS-80, is now in service and is being used to maintain the names and addresses of the three principal officers and Secretaries of our subordinate lodges, and all Past and Present Grand Lodge Officers and Grand Lodge Committeemen. We can see a very practical application of this computer in other areas and plan to work in that direction in the coming year.
CONCURRENT JURISDICTION For years most jurisdictions required a candidate for Freemasonry to live within a carefully defined jurisdiction of the Lodge he wished to petition. More recently many jurisdictions have adopted a kind of concurrent jurisdiction. CONNECTICUT: The Grand Lodge of Connecticut adopted a state-wide jurisdiction. This was done after referring the matter to all of the Masters of Lodges and other brethren. It was stated that there was an overwhelming number of brethren who supported a change in the territorialjurisdiction laws of the Grand Lodge.
DEMOLAY CONNECTICUT: The DeMolay Manpower Committee reported to the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, and concluded with these words: The opportunity for a man or an organization to help shape a human character comes all too rarely in a single life span, and what an opportunity lies at Masonry's doorstep! When a boy is made a better boy ... when he is imbued with principles of successful living ... and when he vows allegiance to noble pursuits and lofty ideals, then we have made contribution not only to the .community, state and nation; we have added something good to the entire world. And at the same time, we have insured that our nation and our Fraternity shall endure long after we have passed from its scene. We shall be content, knowing that those who will pick up the working tools we have laid down will be dedicated and efficient craftsmen.
NEVADA: The Grand Lodge of Nevada heard a very fine report from Bro. William B. Berk, Chairman of its DeMolay Committee. It is one of the best we have seen in any of the proceedings. Since it covers a wide scope of DeMolay activities all Freemasons should know about, we present it for your consideration: Year after year, we, your DeMolay Committee, stand up here at the podium and read to you the same old things in our report. DeMolay is progressing nicely, everything is great, and then go into the fact they held their Annual Conclave, elected officers, etc. There is no state of the craft, no problems, so then we ask for the continued support and money from Grand Lodge. We, as Masons, think this is great, so we the Grand Lodge approve the appropriation in support of DeMolay. We, as Masons, are satisfied that we have done our part in support of this great organization and now can forget it for another year. My brethren, how wrong we are. These young men aren't after our money. They want and need US. They want and need our friendship, our guidance, our support as advisors, and participants in their endeavors. They want our adult and Masonic leadership. They want to look up to us as the Masonic dads that we are supposed to be. Well, my brethren, I'm going to lay it out to you as it is, not as we'd like to hear it. We've been hearing that the interest in DeMolay has gone downhill; the boys show so little interest that hardly enough boys are in attendance to open a meeting and conduct business; advisors are becoming discouraged by the lack of interest and participation by the sponsoring bodies and Masons in general. Some of this low morale is evidenced by the
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numbers of young people at Masonic public ceremonies, but then again, how many ofus attend their public ceremonies? These stories and others have grown recently until Grand Lodge as a whole has become concerned. Our Grand Master appointed me chairman ofthe DeMolay Committee to look into this situation and report on "The State of the Craft," relating to DeMolay and youth activities in general. This then is my report to you and this Grand Lodge in conjunction with the Grand Lodge DeMolay Committee. In studying the problem, I have talked to many DeMolay boys, young men of Priory, advisors, and executive staff members, and, my brethren, you would be surprised and yes, humiliated at their reactions and responses to my questions. Their reactions in many cases are negative toward Masonry in general and toward sponsoring body support and participation in particular. In other words, we give a lot ofverbal support, lip service. We talk a good game. My brethren, lip service does not get thejob done. Oh, we do have some dedicated advisors, but sad it is, we get them involved then forget them. We work the proverbial "good horse to death," and again, lip service but no actual assistance. We stand back and criticize the boys for lack of interest and poor performance; the advisor for failure to improve interest and morale; the executive staff for lack of inspirational programs, but what do we do to help the situation? I'll tell you, lip service. We give them no help and no relief. We give them money, but money alone cannot accomplish what a good Mason can accomplish with his assistance and participation. Yes, I've found the morale in general is at a low ebb, but take it from me brethren, it wouldn't take much to build it up again. The youth organizations, particularly DeMolay, need more adult leadership and in so many cases better adult leadership. Young men in their teens are extremely impressionable, so it is up to us to impress them favorably by furnishing them the Masonic adult leadership and guidance they so richly deserve. We cannot expect our DeMolay Executive Officer to accomplish the task unaided, nor the Chapter Advisors to accomplish great things without active support, nor DeMolay youth to be interested in becoming our future Masons without our favorably impressing them with our Masonic influence. We fail to hear their pleas for active attendance and/or participation in their functions. We seldom, if ever, attend any of their meetings, then when we ask for their support and participation, we wonder at their lack of enthusiasm. We then think to ourselves, and are quick to criticize them for their being so ungrateful. I dare say that many in this room have never seen a DeMolay Degree, and as for the Degree of Ebon, you've probably never even heard of it. You know, over the years with the sponsoring of additional youth organizations, it seems like the sponsoring bodies feel that sponsoring a chapter or assembly is a necessary evil to be contended with and therefore subject themselves to this responsibility, and not always graciously. Anytime something is amiss, the kids did it. If a gum wrapper is found on the floor; if a chair is out of place; if a door is found unlocked; if something is broken; automatically and invariably it's the kids that did it. They don't take care of anything and are not worthy of responsibility nor trust. My brethren, what kind of an attitude is that for Masons to have for our youth? These are good kids, our future Masons and Eastern Stars, our future civic leaders. Our example and our feelings as Masons are reflected back to us by these young people. You know, I learned this many years ago in Sunday School myself, and it is true, "Love is reflected in Love." In some cases we saddle the youth organizations with rents that are excessive and unreal for kids. They don't subsist on their dues and fees. The DeMolay fee is once, with no future income from dues. As for Rainbow, it seems their whole term isjust one big money-raising project. These youth organizations are almost to the point of being money-making machines to support the Lodges. They should, and do, assume an obligation of responsibility. This is taught full well by their advisors, but not to the extent that the other lessons of morality, God and country and social acceptance are forgotten. My brethren, we should be the guiding light for our youth. Young people are extremely appreciative and loving. This is our reward. Take it from one who knows. I sincerely, and with all the brotherly love I can muster, hope this report has hurt a little
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because we, my brethren, are failing in our responsibility to our youth. O.K., now for the other side of the coin. The Grand Lodge DeMolay Committee has become the active agent that it was intended to be when instituted. We have had several meetings this year to address this problem just reported. The word is out now that the Nevada Grand Lodge is finally becoming interested in what is going on with our youth. I have already discerned the new interest, hope, and some enthusiasm starting to become evident, however cautious and apprehensive. The Neil Parrulli Court of Chevaliers is putting together a program to be presented to Masonic Lodges throughout the State. The purpose is to educate Masons about DeMolay and also to educate DeMolay about Masonry. It is a very ambitious program, and one that we should all be looking forward to. Hopefully this will introduce many good Masons to the adult leadership needs of DeMolay in Nevada, and the benefits we as Masons and the Masonic fraternity can enjoy. St. Omar Priory, the Knighthood Order of DeMolay, has performed for Blue Lodges on several occasions, also this year these knights presented the Degree ofEbon for Zelzah Shrine. They conferred the degree on the Potentate, Phil VanDeVenter, and his son. The young people are always ready and anxiously willing to perform for Masons. This includes the Rainbow Girls, Job's Daughters, and DeMolay. They are actually proud of their Masonic heritage, but we must encourage them by participating and setting the example. The money this Grand Lodge so graciously donates to the Executive Officer each year, is used to promote DeMolay ideals throughout the State; to send boys to DeMolay Leadership Camp; for International Supreme Council Annual Conclave travel expenses for the State Association Master Councilor, for travel expenses within the State; for promotional projects and materials; and for other necessary essentials for daily operations. But, again, my brethren, money cannot do it all, there must be Masonic leadership assistance. Attached to this report is, for the first time, a full and complete accounting and report to this committee and Grand Lodge, from the DeMolay Executive Officer, which includes a budgetary accounting of how and where your money was spent, and some of the benefits derived from its use. Also included is an excellent report from the Junior Past State Association Master Councilor, Craig Ruff, on his activities and accomplishments while in office. Also is included a report from the present State Association Master Councilor on his activities thus far and his hopes for the balance of his term. I think, my brethren, that if you read these reports, you will be pleasantly surprised at the activities and accomplishments of our future leaders and hopefully future Masons. Now my brethren, you've heard first the bad news, second, the good news, and now this Committee, not wanting to be known as being critical without being constructive, we have some suggestions or recommendations to present to you and this Grand Lodge. We, your DeMolay Committee, make the following recommendations and suggestions: 1. The Grand Lodge DeMolay Committee should be an ongoing, active committee to assist the Executive Officer and his staff. This committee should be involved with the Grand Lodge Masonic Education Committee to enhance Masonic-DeMolay education as well as DeMolay-Masonic education. We should be teaching DeMolay members about Masonry, as well as teaching Masons about DeMolay. The Executive Officer of DeMolay in Nevada should be included in these programs. 2. A detailed budget should be presented each year, with the DeMolay Committee report to Grand Lodge,justifying the request for contributions to DeMolay. A detailed accounting of how the money was spent for the previous year should be included. This should include whether it was spent for travel, scholarships, summer leadership camps for those who can't afford it, educational programs, mailings, etc. This report should include the benefits derived from the use of the contributed funds. 3. The State Association Master Councilor should submit a full report on his trip to
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hiternational Supreme Council Congress. Included should be his favorable impressions as well as his unfavorable impressions; any beneficial ideas Nevada can implement for the good and for the growth of DeMolay in Nevada. He should describe his plans on how he, as State Master Councilor, plans to put a program together to accomplish these ideas. 4. Grand Lodge should provide the leadership necessary to promote DeMolay in Nevada. Grand Lodge should assist the DeMolay Executive Officer in finding the men, creating the interest, and by committing Masons in Nevada to become involved in DeMolay organizations, administration, and activities. 5. The DeMolay Committee, in conjunction with the Education Committee should devise programs to instruct lodges to make them aware of the procedure for sponsoring a chapter of DeMolay, the responsibility of sponsoring a chapter, and the benefits of sponsoring a chapter of DeMolay. 6. The DeMolay Committee, in conjunction with the Education Committee, should assist in Advisor Education, not just the regularly prepared education put together by International Supreme Council, but the inspirational education that is necessary to increase the interest that Masons should have toward our youth; to create interest in, "Involvement." 7. That the Masonic Lodges in Nevada should appoint standing DeMolay or youth committees each year. These committees should be required to report at each business meeting the activities of our youth. Keeping the youth in the forefront at all times, maintain the idea that DeMolay make good Masons, or the Rainbow Girls and Job's Daughters, good Eastern Stars and good wives of Masons. 8. That each Lodge should assign at least two different members to attend a youth function, Rainbow, DeMolay, orJob's Daughters, whenever an activity is presented to the Lodge by the Youth Committee. All involvement should be reported to the membership. The Lodge Historian should include these reports in his annual report to Grand Lodge. 9. The main thrust of Grand Lodge assistance to our youth should be: a. Leadership b. Education c. Involvement And now my brethren, in conclusion may I remind you that many of our Masonic leaders today, even in this very Grand Lodge, received their first Masonic influenced light in a DeMolay chapter and are becoming strong leaders in our State, both in Masonry and government, as well as civic and professional leaders. We as Masons and leaders must perpetuate this trend. Become active. Be a leader in youth activities. Let's set the example. Respectfully submitted, William B. Berk, Chairman, DeMolay Committee.
NEW JERSEY: The Grand Master of New Jersey said this about DeMolay: DeMolay needs you and I'm going to be very honest. Bill Ennis has a tough assignment. Unless things in DeMolay turn around, within five years you won't have to give a plaque to a State Master Councilor. There won't be any DeMolay in New Jersey. Boy, is that going to be a proud moment. I don't think I could sit in my Grand Lodge and listen to the Grand Master five years from now. I would have to leave. And I'm going to tell you why. Because I probably would be crying. You had better help that boy's organization or it isn't going to be, and I mean it. Three years ago, almost 50 chapters. Now we're down to 26. Are we proud of that? I'm scared. What's it going to be three years from now? Ten? And five years from now, gone. Wouldn't that be a shame? And I know you agree. So Brethren, what about the condition of the Rite. Those three things will turn us around. Attitude, get the jealousy out and get the love back in. Let's give a month; let's give one night a month to 35 or 36 boys in your town. Or maybe 30 years from now, when
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I stand near the front of the line, God help me, and they say Grand Master, remember when you had the DeMolay? And I say, yes I remember DeMolay. We used to have it in New Jersey.
DEGREE TEAMS Degree teams from different places and groups always draw interest. This is an excellent way to stimulate interest and activity. RHODE ISLAND: The following was reported to the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island: ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLlCE DEGREE
On March 20, 1982, under Grand Lodge sponsorship, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Degree Team exemplified the Master Mason Degree at a special session of Grand Lodge held at Marvel Gym, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island. Approx~mate足 ly 1,300 brethren attended the meeting. It is my hope that those brothers who attended and who are not presently active in their lodge will have been so inspired that they will become active members.
DRUGS AND LIQUOR MISSISSIPPI: The following amendment relating to drugs and liquor was adopted by the Grand Lodge of Mississippi: The Jurisprudence Committee has had referred to it a resolution proposing to amend Section 9 of the Rules and Regulations so that when amended it will read as follows: SEC. 9. Whiskey; making, selling, or habitually buying, unlawful; illicit drugs prohibited. Subordinate Lodges shall not initiate, pass, or raise any candidate, nor admit to or retain in membership any Mason, engaged, as principal or employee, as a saloonkeeper, nor one who makes, sells, or habitually buys whiskey unlawfully; nor one who uses, buys, sells or traffics in illicit drugs or drug parphernalia. (1925-43; 1983- ). We recommend adoption of the resolution and the amendment.
VERMONT: The Grand Master issued the following order to make clear the manner and times that alcoholic beverages can be served in Masonic temples. TO: All Grand Lodge Officers, All Lodges, All Royal Arch Chapters, Councils, Commanderies, K.Y.C.H., Red Cross of Constantine, All Valleys A.A.S.R. and Vermont Consistory FROM: Edward R. Eurich, M.W. Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Vermont, F. & A.M. It is the Order of the Grand Master that Constituent Lodges are forbidden to offer, use or distribute alcoholic beverages on any Masonic premises during the day or eveningjust prior to or following any Masonic meeting or rehearsal held for the purpose of considering or transacting Masonic business or degree work. Said liquors may be available for exclusive Masonic functions including receptions, banquets, socials, etc. of a Lodge or a Masonically recognized body, provided such social function is held on a date and at a time when no other Masonic or Masonically related body is meeting in or upon the same Masonic premises and the social function is confined to the dining room, banquet hall or a room specifically designed for this purpose. The Grand Master may issue a dispensation allowing the use of those alcoholic beverages for an occasional special event. The dispensation request must fully state the reasons and the conditions for the request. Said liquors may be available during rentals of the banquet or dining hall or a room specifically designated for such purposes to a responsible person, persons or a group for non-Masonic purposes, i.e. wedding receptions, etc., provided these functions are not held on a date and time when Masonic or Masonically related bodies are meeting.
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The use of wine is permitted in the conferring of degrees where it is specified in Masonic Ritual. The use of wine is permitted at a duly tyled table lodge, but only according to table lodge rules and regulations. The enforcement of this Order is the responsibility of the Master and Wardens of each lodge and are subject to the penalties of Masonic law administered by the presiding Grand Master. Further the sale, use or purchase of these alcoholic beverages are subject to the Laws, Rules and Regulations of the State of Vermont. Local lodges may, if they so desire, provide stricter regulations governing the use of the above mentioned alcoholic beverages. There is nothing wrong in having a strong policy of temperance that will reflect the Masonic image to the non-Mason. EDWARD
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M.W. Grand Master Attest: ERNEST R. McDoNALD, JR. R. W. Grand Secretary
DUES CARD Not all Grand Lodges have a uniform dues card, such as that issued by the Grand Secretary of Missouri to all constituent lodges. Each Missouri lodge is billed for the dues cards on the annual returns form. GEORGIA: The Grand Master of Georgia recommends that consideration be given to the establishment of a uniform or standard dues card.
EDUCATION MAINE: The Grand Lodge of Maine operates a rather expensive program of Masonic education. It included last year, "Instructional Program for Candidates and New Master Masons," - "Advanced Masonic Education," - "Lodge Service," which contained the following: As a part of this endeavor, R.W. Brother Edwin has developed a manual entided "Masonry In Action - a team concept." This manual provides a systematic format for dividing duties and for establishing an organization within a lodge which assures that the lodge will be vitally alive and active. A draft of this manual is now available to the District Representatives, and, through them, copies will be made available to the masters of lodges. The long term impact of this plan will be of fundamental importance in the task of putting masons to labor for the good of society and the Craft. Of major importance are the Outreach Programs (Care and Share along with the Widows Program) have continued to grow under the direction of R.W. Brothers Edwin and Peter. Our Special Ladies program continues to expand and the "Special Nights" prepared for this honored segment of our "Masonic Family" continue to flourish throughout the State. From no record whatsoever, we now have the names, addresses and many birthdays of nearly 8,000 of our Special Ladies. We have presented nearly 4,000 of our Broken Column lapel pins and certificates. Lodges still scan and search for sojourning "Special Ladies" within or without our State. Several of our sisterjurisdictions forward the names of their brethren now living within ours. The rapport between Grand Secretaries is unbelievable and much respected. A.T.T. take note our Masonic communication network is improving rapidly: Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, etc. have actively participated in our recent assistance program. Organizationally our Deputy Grand Master and Grand Wardens provide continued support as chairman and regional assistants. Letters still arrive thanking lodges for the many appreciative tasks and errands. How about the lodge that purchased smoke alarms
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for their Ladies, then had the fire department install them - "and the beat goes on." The Care and Share program, specifically our shut-ins, are still being identified and located. The letters alerting our Grand Lodge Office of the situations or many of our own and sojourning members are heartwarming indeed, and a visible sign of increased concern. Our dedicated brethren doing yeoman work in visiting are providing the public image of what Masonry stands for. The ranks of these unsung masons are beginning to increase. That sleeping giant is beginning to stir. So mote it be.
It also included, "Youth Support," - "Liaison With Grand Lecturer's Program," "Speakers Bureau," and other worthwhile features. MISSISSIPPI: The Education Committee reported the following to the Grand Lodge of Mississippi: Regarding 1983, the emphasis of this committee will be placed on the individual lodges rather than general publications. We all realize the problems that beset us in the category of membership. But membership loss may not be the main concern. There has been an average loss in the membership of from 1% to 2- 1/2% per year, for the last ten years. This mayor may not be a cause for real alarm. This membership loss could be a symptom and not a disease. The cancer that is eating at our order is the falling and non-attendances in the local lodges. There can be no solution to the membership loss until we address the real problem of failing attendances. There is something basically wrong when the average lodge attendance is less than 5% of membership. We hope to make this a year of progress in Masonic education in the lodges, however we cannot educate if there is no interest or attendance. If we are to survive we must set our house in order. Those brethren who are staying away must be brought back. To do this we must first make a "diligent and critical inquiry into the root causes of these losses and non-attendances." In conclusion, this Committee would like to thank the Grand Master, H. Wilton Griffin, the Grand Lodge Officers and the Finance Committee and its Chairman, Harvey F. McCrory, P.G.M., for their counsel and assistance this past year.
TENNESSEE: The Education Committee reported to the Grand Lodge of Tennessee on several subjects, but mainly on interest and attendance. The Committee believes that we should do more to impress the men coming into Masonry. In part it said: This Committee strongly feels if we do not instill our brethren with the feeling of responsibility to one another, we in time will fall by the wayside. That statement may sound unacceptable to you, My Brethren, but may I remind you of the benevolent orders that are sinking and have sunk to the point of extinction. Remember the Knights of Pythias, Order of Odd Fellows, Woodmen of the World and the Red Man? This you can certainly relate to. I would hate to see our Order practically become extinct by the year 2025 or 2030. We plead to this august body to go back to the old ways of teaching and indoctrinating the brethren. Once upon a time a summonsed meeting meant just that. Now days a summonsed meeting is a joke, because only a few attend. The attitude we have today seems to be to expedite matters and make things easy and comfortable. If no effort is needed to gain an objective, that objective really is not worth attaining. So it is with Masonry today. Too easy, too permissive - thus eliminating the necessity for applying oneself to reach a goal and to strive for a quality of excellence. In so doing we become just a social club with little meaning or responsibility towards one another, thus letting our obligations, which were probably neither taught nor learned, go by the wayside.
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FLAGS OF MIGHTY EMPIRES SASKATCHEWAN: The following tribute to the flags was presented in the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan: W. Bro. G. Treble and Bro. G. G. Baker, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, presented the Maple Leaf and Stars and Stripes at the Altar, using the following ceremonies: "I now present our flag, the symbol of unity and sovereignty. Between bars of red and on a field ofwhite it blazons forth, in all its autumnal glory, a Canadian Maple Leafwhose eleven points represent the ten provinces and other territory which comprise our Great Dominion. "To Freemasons, the red symbolizes the dauntless courage ofour forefathers which we emulate; the white 'that blameless Purity oflife and conduct' to which we aspire and the points of the eleven knightly virtues of which patriotism is the greatest and to which we are dedicated. This emblem forcefully reminds us that on those moral qualities our confederation was founded and on their preservation its future greatness depends. Finally, it inspires in us reverence for Him to whom we ever fervently pray: "God save our Queen and Heaven bless, The Maple Leaf forever! Long may it wavel" So mote it be. The Maple Leaf "I now present the flag of the United States of America-the Stars and Stripes. As its stripes represent the original 13 states and its stars represent the original 13 and 37 other states which have been added successively to the great Republic, so may it continue to grow in the respect of other nations and in its powerful support of freedom the wide world over. "The flag which I now present is a ceremonial flag, the gift of the brethren of the Grand Lodge of Montana, and expresses not only their patriotism, but also their regard and affection for the brethren of Saskatchewan. "I join with my brother flag-bearer and borrow his words. Where the Maple Leaf and the Stars and Stripes float, may they with one voice, blazon forth a sure pledge ofliberty, equality and fraternity for all people everywhere. In the unity of that pledge, long may they wave." So mote it be. God Bless America
FINANCIAL RHODE ISLAND: The Grand Master of Rhode Island made the following recommendation relative to the investment of subordinate lodge funds: In analyzing some of the treasurer's reports of our subordinate lodges, one can see glaring examples where the funds ofthe lodges have not been invested wisely or to their fullest advantage. In some lodges these sums are sizable. I have been working with the agency that handles our Grand Lodge funds to have them prepare a vehicle for investing the funds of subordinate lodges at an affordable fee. A plan is being prepared that will allow the funds of a lodge to be segregated yet added to Grand Lodge funds and invested accordingly. Funds of each lodge and Grand Lodge to be accounted for in a proper manner. By adding the funds together all parties involved would benefit because fees are based on the size of an account with a reduced rate as the size of the account increases. It is my recommendation that after reviewing the plan, Grand Lodge take the necessary steps to allow subordinate lodges to participate in the investment program. Our lodges will then have the opportunity to have their funds supervised and invested by professionals at very low cost.
FRATERNAL RELATIONS MICHIGAN: The Report of the Fraternal Relations Committee to the
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Grand Lodge of Michigan is a most interesting one. The Chairman, Bro. J. Fairbairn Smith, is widely known and respected for his honest appraisal of Masonic conditions throughout the world. We think our readers will find it interesting and informative. BRAZIL
Last year the Commission reported that the Grand Lodge of Guanabara had been excluded from the Confederation of Brazilian Grand Lodges. In 1980 the Commission on page 6 of its report noted that: "The Grande Loja da Guanabara was formerly the Grande Loja do Estado da Guanabara. The State of Guanabara was annexed to the State of Rio de Janeiro when the Capital was moved to Brasilia. As a result, in the State of Rio de Janeiro there are now two Grand Lodges; namely, Grande Loja do Estado do Rio de Janeiro and Grande Loja da Guanabara." We are now advised by M.W. Bro. Kurt Max Hauser, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Rio Grande do SuI, that the problems with these two Grand Lodges have been resolved and they are now merged with the surviving Grand Lodge, being the United Grand Lodge of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Grande Loja Unida do Estado Rio de Janeiro). Brother Hauser says that two new state Grand Lodges will probably be formed in the State of Rondonia and the State of Sergipe either this year or in 1984. The Commission is pleased to note that Bro. Ronaldo Jayme has again become Grand Secretary for External Relations for the Grand Lodge of the State of Goias (Grande Loja do Estado de Goias). His mailing address is: Rua Antonio Pinto Pontes, lIS-B. Jundiai 77.100 - Anapolis-Goias-Brazil CUBA
Information about the Masonic situation in Cuba for 1981 was not received in time to be included in the 1982 Report of the Commission, but we are of the opinion that this information is still useful. According to the 1981 reports furnished to the Commission by M.W. Bro. Carlos M. Pineiro, the Grand Lodge of Cuba continues to work as it has in previous years "free from government control" and has conformed to the "strictest Masonic rules." Grand Lodge met in Havana in March 1981, and elected new officers for 1981-83. The Semi-Annual Communication was held in September 1981. The Grand Lodge officers attended a meeting of the Interamerican Masonic Confederation (C.M.I.) in Santo Domingo in May 1981, the first they have been able to attend since 1959. Brother Pineiro, a lawyer who lives in Puerto Rico, states that the present Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Facundo Diaz, was his District Deputy Grand Master and a good friend of his. The Grand Secretary, RW. Bro. Juan Varela Alvarez, a lawyer, is also a friend of Brother Pineiro. The principal Grand Lodge officers elected in 1981 are as follows: Grand Master - M.W. Facundo Diaz Deputy Grand Master - R.W. Radel Martinez Andreu Grand Senior Warden - RW. Jose Miguel Garvey Grand Junior Warden - R.W. Agustin Hernandez Grand Secretary - RW. Juan Varela Alvarez Brother Alvarez advised the Secretary of the Commission under date of March 10, 1982 that the Chairman of Cuba's Committee on Foreign Relations is: R W. Orestes Bernall Carbonel The Grand Lodge of Cuba Ave. de Salvador Allende 508 C. Habana, Cuba
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The Grand Lodge of Cuba still occupies and controls five floors of its building in Havana (3rd, 4th, 5th, lIth and 12th). The assembly room, the museum, the library, lodge rooms and offices are on these floors. We again express our appreciation of the dedication to the principles of Masonry of our Cuban brothers. IRAN
As previously reported, this Grand Lodge was completely destroyed. Many of its members have fled to the United States, Canada, and other countries. The Grand Secretary of Iran is R.W. Bro. Hossein Daftarian, who resides part of the year in Texas and part of the year in France. Brother Daftarian is compiling a list of Iranian Masons and has furnished the Secretary ofthe Commission with a copy. Where available, the list will include the current address ofthe Iranian brother. Upon request the Secretary ofthe Commission will be glad to verify the membership of an Iranian Mason either from the list or by direct correspondence with Brother Daftarian. ITALY
The Grand Orient of Italy (Grande Oriente D'Italia) appears to have recovered in a measure from the P-2 scandal which nearly destroyed it in 1981 although the problems had arisen as early as 1974. The annual meeting of the Grand Orient was held in Rome on March 27 and 28, 1982, and new Grand Orient officers were elected and installed. The principal officers who were elected for a three-year term are as follows: Grand Master - Armando Corona Deputy Grand Master - Lodovico Tomaseo Deputy Grand Master - Massimo Maggiore Senior Grand Warden - Delfo Del Bino Junior Grand Warden - Orazio Catarsini Grand Secretary - Antonio De Stefano M.W. Brother Corona, a native Sardinian, is a 61-year old physician. He stated in newspaper interviews that Italian Masons needed to continue their "battle" against the "deviations ofsome secret lodges" and to maintain a clear division between Italian politics and Masonry. The reports from regular Masonic sources in Europe indicate that the Grand Orient is again operating normally and regularly. The address of the Grand Orient is still "Grande Oriente D'Italia, Palazzo Giustiniani, Via Giustiniani, 5, 00186 Roma, Italy." NIGERIA
The Commission has no further information on the progress being made on the formation of a Grand Lodge of Nigeria, although it was understood that balloting on the question by the English, Scottish and Irish Lodges was to begin early last year. SPAIN
The Grand Lodge of Spain (Gran Logia De Espana) was consecrated in Madrid on November 6, 1982 by M.W. Jean Mons, Grand Master of Grande Loge Nationale Francaise (French National Grand Lodge), which is recognized by all the regular Grand Lodges in the world. The Grand Lodge of Spain, as consecrated, was composed of ten Constituent Lodges chartered by the Grande Loge Nationale Francaise (G.L.N.F.) between 1978 and 1982. These lodges are: No. No. No. No. No.
l-Sant Joan De Catalunya ("Saint John of Catalonia," in Catalan), Barcelona 2-Sant Jordi ("Saint George," in Catalan), Gerona 3--Perseverenca (Perseverence, in Catalan), Barcelona 4--Concordia (Concord, in Spanish), Madrid 5-Fraternidad Universal (Universal Brotherhood, Spanish), Madrid
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No. 6--Guillem De Montrodon (middle-ages most famous area ruler), Zaragoza No. 7-Matritense (of Madrid, in Latin), Madrid No. 8-Germanies (Brotherhood, in Catalan), Valencia No.9-Ramon Llull (Catalan middle-ages theologian and philosopher), Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands No. 100Fidelitas (Fidelity, in Latin), Barcelona Since November 1982, the Grand Lodge of Spain has chartered two additional lodges - No. 11: Tau (T-shaped cross, in Catalan), Barcelona and No. 12: Canigo (highest peak of the Catalan Pyrenees chain, in Catalan), Figueras. The Commission in its reports for 1980, 1981 and 1982, discussed the claims for recognition of the Grande Oriente Espanol Unido (the United Grand Orient of Spain) asserted by its Grand Master, Francisco Espinar Lafuente, and reached the conclusion that this Grand Orient did not meet the standards for recognition adopted by this Commission in 1952 and printed in Appendix I, page 69, of the Commission's book entitled "Grand Lodge Recognition." It now appears that the members of the lodges of the United Grand Orient with one exception (Malaga) will be coming into the Grand Lodge of Spain with the members of these lodges being regularized by appropriate obligations required by the Grand Lodge of Spain. Bro. Espinar Lafuente, Grand Master of the United Grand Orient, announced "Unification with the Gran Logia De Espana" by a circular letter addressed "To all Grand Lodges" and dated December 31, 1982. The principal officers of the new Grand Lodge of Spain who were installed in a very impressive ceremony by M.W. Jean Mons, Grand Master of G.L.N.F., on November 6, 1982, are as follows: Grand Master - Luis Salat-Gusils Deputy Grand Master - Manuel Guzman Cavadid Assistant Grand Master - Miguel Cabra Massana Assistant Grand Master - Jose Torrente Duran Assistant Grand Master - Joan Gonzalez Masso Grand Secretary - Josep Munte Rodriguez The ceremony was attended by not only the officers of the G.L.N.F. but by Grand Lodge Officers from the Regular Grand Lodge of Belgium and the United Grand Lodges of Germany. Many Masons from other jurisdictions were also present. The Commission was furnished with a complete transcript of the proceedings and copies of the Constitution and Laws of the Grand Lodge of Spain, which Grand Master Salat advises were patterned on the Constitution and Laws of the United Grand Lodge of England. They include the ancient charges of a Freemason as well as the charges given to a Master-elect upon his installation. The Commission has reviewed the many documents furnished, and is of the opinion that the new Grand Lodge of Spain was constituted in accordance with the standards above mentioned, and that the Grand Lodge of Spain is therefore entitled to recognition by the regular Grand Lodges of the world. The mailing address of the Grand Master is: Luis Salat Gusils, Grand Master Gran Logia De Espana Amigo 68 Barcelona 21, Spain The mailing address of the Grand Secretary is: Josep Munte Rodriguez Gran Logia De Espana Apartado Corres num. 5119 Barcelona, Spain
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URUGUAY
The Grand Master of this Grand Lodge is Carlos A. Bolana, and the address of the Grand Lodge is: Calle Duvimioso Terra No. 1481, Montevideo, Uruguay. The Grand Secretary for Foreign Relations is Augusto Cesar Montesdeoca G., and his private address is: Bulevar Artigas No. 1128, Montevideo, Uruguay. (For a complete report on this Grand Lodge and the opinion of the Committee, see the 1980 Report of the Committee.)
FRATERNAL RELATIONS AT THE MAYO CLINIC MINNESOTA: The lodge at Rochester, Minnesota does a great service to Masons from everywhere who visit the Mayo Clinic or are in one of the hospitals there. The Grand Lodge helps with this fine hospital visitation work. This report was made to the Grand Lodge: Your Committee on Fraternal Relations at Rochester submits the following report for year ending February 28, 1983. The year 1982-1983 was a very busy and successful one. Hundreds of visits were made and many tasks were performed by our visitor to make hospital stays of our brethren more comfortable. This is the first full year our new representative, Lester Stiles, has served and has done a super job. We were very fortunate to find such a fine replacement for retiring Arnold Ulrich. We on the Committee are concerned about the number of our Masonic members that come to the Mayo Clinic, and related hospitals, for treatment and do not make their stay here known to us so the representative can visit with them and perhaps do some of those small things that can be of great help when one is hospitalized. Please urge everyone coming here to either contact the Rochester Lodge office or be sure and fill out the card given to each person registering at the hospitals. Following is the budget request for the Grand Lodge year ending February 28, 1984: Salary for Representative $5,000.00 500.00 Salary for Relief Visitor Car Use 600.00 Operating.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 975.00 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 Total $7,175.00
FUNERAL SERVICE GEORGIA: The Grand Lodge of Georgia heard the following proposed funeral service, but took no action on its adoption. A bill to provide for a Masonic Memorial Service that can be used in funeral home chapel, church, home of the deceased or at the gravesite. Be it enacted by the Grand Lodge of Georgia, Free and Accepted Masons, that the following Memorial Service be adopted by the Grand Lodge of Georgia, for use in chapel, church, home of a deceased brother or at the gravesite. And that the service may be had in the evening prior to regular funeral service or in conjunction with the funeral or religious service. And that the service be printed in pamphlet form, print easily read, to encourage more Brothers to learn and do the service.
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W.M. - Brethren the imperious mandate of the dread messenger, Death, against whose entrance within our circle the barred doors and Tylers sword afford no defense, calls upon us to mourn the loss of one of the Sons of Light. The body of our beloved Brother lies before us in its narrow house overtaken by that fate which must sooner or later overtake us all; which no power or station, no virtue or bravery, no tears of friends or agonies of loved ones can avert; teaching the impressive lesson, continually repeated yet soon forgotten, that each one of us must ere long pass through the valley of the shadow of death. S.W. - In the midst of life we are in death; of whom may we seek for succor but of Thee 0 Lord, who for our sins art justly displeased. J.W. - Lord let me know my end and the number of my days, that I may be certified how long I have to live. W.M. - Let us so regulate our lives by the line of rectitude and truth, that in the evening of our days we may be found worthy to be called from labor to refreshment, and be well prepared to translation from the terrestial to the celestial lodge to join the fraternity of just men made perfect. S.W. - Behold, 0 Lord, we are in distress; our hearts are turned within us; there is none to comfort us; our skies darken with clouds and mourning and lamentations are heard among us. J. W. - Our life is a vapor that appeareth for a little while and then vanisheth away. All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth and the flower thereof falleth away. W.M. - It is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting; for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart. Amen! (So mote it be.) PRAYER
Chaplain or W.M. - Almighty Father, when our journey shall be near its end; when the silver cord shall be loosed and the golden bowl be broken; when the light of life is fading and the shadows of eternity are creeping upon us; may the brightness of Thy presence dispel the gathering gloom until the glories of the Celestial City burst upon our immortal vision; until within the walls of jasper we clasp hands once more with our translated brother! May the benediction of Thy loving favor, sweet as the dew that falls on Hermon, soothe the anguished hearts of these, our brother's loved ones, and lead them into the way everlasting I And to the One Invisible and everlasting God, without the beginning of years or end of days be all the glory, world without end. Amen! (So mote it be.) W.M. - Brethren, the solemn notes that betoken the dissolution of this earthly tabernacle have again alarmed our Outer Door, and another spirit has been summoned to the land where our fathers have gone before us. In the Memorial Gardens sleep the unnumbered dead. The gentle breeze fans their earthly covering, but they heed it not. The sunshine and the storms pass over them, but they are not disturbed. Stones and monuments symbolize the affections of surviving relatives and friends, yet no sound proceeds save that silent but thrilling admonition: "Seek ye the narrow path and strait gate that leads unto eternal life." In death all fallacies are detected, all ranks are leveled, all distinctions are done away. The Monarch at whose bidding nations pay obeisance, and the begger, shivering at the gate, are equals in the house of death. While we drop the sympathetic tear over the remains of our departed brother, let us cast around his foibles, whatever they may have been, the broad mantle of Masonic charity, nor withhold from his memory the commendation that his virtues claim at our hands. Perfection on earth has never yet been attained; the wisest as well as the best of men have gone astray. Suffer, then the apologies of human nature to plead for him who can no longer plead for himself. Finally, when it shall please the Grand Master of the Universe to summon us into His
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eternal presence, may the Trestleboard of our lives pass such inspection that it may be given to each of us to "eat of the hidden manna," and to receive the "white stone with a new name" that will insure perpetual and unspeakable happiness at His right hand. (The Lambskin or Apron is held up:) (If Flag on the casket fold back or have it removed before starting Service.) W.M. - The Lambskin or white leather Apron is an emblem of innocence and the badge of a Mason; more ancient than the Golden Fleece or Roman Eagle; more honorable than the Star and Garter when worthily worn. This emblem I now place upon the casket ofour departed Brother. (Places it.) By it we are reminded of that purity oflife and conduct so essentially necessary to gaining admission to the Celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides. (Public Grand Honors once.) W.M. - (Takes off white glove, holds it up) - This white glove is a symbol of fidelity and is emblematical of that Masonic friendship which bound us to him whose remains lie before us. It reminds us that while these mortal eyes shall not see him again; yet by the practice of the tennets of our noble Order, and a firm faith and steadfast trust in the Supreme Architect, we hope to clasp his vanished hand once more in love and friendship. (Place glove on casket) "What virtue unites, death never parts." (Public Grand Honors twice.) W.M. - (Holds up sprig of evergreen, only W.M. and Tyler have evergreen.) The evergreen which once marked the temporary resting place of one illustrious in Masonic history, is an emblem of our faith in the immortality ofthe soul, by this we are reminded that we have an immortal part within us that shall never, never, never die. By it we are admonished that, though like our brother whose remains lie before us, our bodies shall soon be clothed in the habiliments of death and deposited in the silent tomb. Yet through our belief in the mercy of God, we may confidently hope that our souls will soon bloom in eternal spring. This, too, I place upon the casket. Alas, my brotherl (Master brings the evergreen to his left breast, then places it upon the casket.) (Public Grand Honors are given thrice, on the last time all repeat when the arms are over the breast, "we cherish his memory here" when hands over head, "we commend his spirit to God who gave it," hands to sides, "we commit his body to its resting place.") W.M. - From time immemorial it has been the custom of Free and Accepted Masons, at the request of a brother to conduct a Masonic Memorial Service in his memory. In conformity with this usage we have assembled in the character of masons to do the Memorial Service, and to offer up our last tribute of affection, thereby demonstrating the sincerity of our past esteem and steady attachment to the principles of the Order. Unto its resting place we consign the body of our departed brother. May his immortal soul partake ofthejoys that have been prepared for the righteous from the foundation of the world. And may Almighty God, of his infinite goodness, at the grand tribunal of unbiasedjustice, extend his mercy toward him and all of us, and crown our hopes with an everlasting bliss in the expanded realms of a boundless eternity. This we beg to the honor of His Name to whom be all the glory, now and forever. Amen! (So mote it be.) (Here the W.M. uses any scripture he feels appropriate.) W.M. - (White flower petals in hand.) For as much as it has pleased Almighty God to take out of the world the soul of our departed brother, we therefore consign his body to its resting place, earth to earth, (drop flower petals) ashes to ashes, (drop flower petals) dust to dust, (drop remainder of flower petals on casket.) (Here break Cope.) (All repeat the Lord's Prayer) Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amenl (So mote it be.) (Dismiss the brethren with the Masonic benediction.) W.M. - May the blessings of heaven rest upon us and all regular Masons! May brotherly love prevail and every moral and social virtue cement us. Amen! (So mote it be.)
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GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL COLORADO: The Grand Lodge of Colorado adopted a resolution to encourage all constituent lodges to collect one dollar a year for the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. A number of Grand Lodges have done this, and the annual income of the Memorial has been increased substantially. VERMONT: The Grand Lodge of Vermont approved an increase from $2.00 to $5.00 on each initiate for the endowment fund of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. Many jurisdictions now doing the same.
GERMAN MEMORABILIA PENNSYLVANIA: The Committee on Masonic Culture included this in its report to the Grand Lodge: There has been assembled in the Grand Lodge Museum an attractive collection of rare German Masonic jewels, manuscripts, books and artifacts to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Germans coming to Pennsylvania in 1683 at the invitation of William Penn. They were given land to setde in what is now Germantown near Philadelphia. This was the first German settlement in America. The Grand Lodge has five lodges warranted to confer their work in the German language: Hermann, No. 125, Philadelphia; Humboldt, No. 359, Philadelphia; Germania, No. 509, Pittsburgh; Schiller, No. 345, Scranton; and Teutonia, No. 367, Reading.
GRAND LODGE RECOGNITION GEORGIA: The following report was made by the Foreign Correspondent to the Grand Lodge of Georgia: Since the last Communication of Grand Lodge, we have received request for recognition from the following: Gran Logia de Espana Since this Grand Lodge satisfies all requirements for recognition, we recommend the establishment of fraternal relations and the exchange of representatives. Also, we recommend the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Cuba. This Grand Lodge has persevered in the face of awesome difficulties. It has continued to discharge its Masonic duties and now maintains fraternal relations with some 37 Grand Jurisdictions in the North American area with whom our Grand Lodge exchanges representatives. The Grand Lodge of Cuba has maintained a staunch adherence to the principles of regularity since our Grand Lodge severed fraternal relations. It is our belief that this Grand Lodge of Cuba both needs and deserves the support of all regular Masons. This Grand Lodge has kept the faith, and we therefore recommend that we join our friends throughout North America in recognizing the steadfast loyalty to Masonry as practiced in Cuba by reestablishing fraternal relations and exchanging representatives.
After some discussion, the Grand Lodge of Georgia adopted the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Spain, but refused to extend recognition to the Grand Lodge of Cuba.
GRAND MASTER'S JEWEL CONNECTICUT: The Grand Master of Connecticut made the following recommendation relative to the final disposition of a Grand Master's jewel, following his death:
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In view of today's escalating costs of precious metals andjewelry, with no hope of relief in sight, I respectfully recommend that the Right Worshipful Grand Secretary make available to all Past Grand Masters of Connecticut the following voluntary commitment. "Brother Grand Secretary: This is to advise you that I wish for the Past Grand Master'sJewel that was presented to me by the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Connecticut upon completing my term as Grand Master, be returned by my heirs to the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Connecticut upon my death or whenever I have no future use for it. In this way the jewel may be reissued to future Grand Masters to enjoy. Date
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HISTORY AND HERITAGE In the beginning Freemasonry was too busy making history to think much about preserving it. Now, as we acquire a bit of age, we are thinking about the past and the rich heritage which is ours. MINNESOTA: The Grand Lodge of Minnesota heard this from its Historical and Archival Committee: The Historical-Archival Committee's involvement in the conservation of historic architectural elements with Masonic significance was evidenced in connection with the completion of the St. Paul Masonic Temple Memorial at Triune Masonic Temple, St. Paul. The Indiana limestone carved Masonic emblems which had formerly adorned the capital city's chief Masonic edifice for over seventy years, were retrieved during the building's demolition and, under guidance from the committee, incorporated into the lodge's dining area in an aesthetically pleasing and architecturally sensitive manner. Through a gift of a member, the lodge was able to commission a highly respected commercial artist, Cliff Moen, to paint a mural surrounding the monument. Upon request, the committee functioned in an advisory capacity in suggesting a theme for the mural. Its recommendations were subsequently adopted. In the future, it is hoped that lodges interested in historic restoration or preservation projects will avail themselves of the committee's advisory services. Increasing lodge awareness of this function will be an aim which we hope to realize this following year.
HUMOR RHODE ISLAND: This must be termed "an insidejoke," but it came from a visitor to the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island: Brethren, isn't it a wonderful thing, this fraternalism you and I have in common. We are here for one reason, and one reason only, we are here because of Freemasonry, and when I say that, I am reminded of that old story of the man who had committed a dastardly crime and was about to be hanged for it and when he approached the scaffold, the executioner put the rope around his neck, and he said before we do anything have you a last word? He rather dejectedly said yes I have some last words. If it were not for Freemasonry, I wouldn't be here. The policeman that caught me was a Mason, the lawyer that tried me was a Mason, the judge was a Mason, seven out of twelve of the jurors were Masons. If it weren't for Freemasonry, I wouldn't be here. The hangman put the hood over his head and said, all right is that your last word, and he said I have nothing more to say. The hangman said advance one step with your left foot.
IRISH MASONRY GRAND MASTER'S REVIEW OF IRISH MASONRY IN
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address on the state of Freemasonry in 1983 at the St. John's Day Communication of Grand Lodge on Tuesday, 27 December, concentrated first on his travels to the Far East and India and then dealt with a number of domestic matters. The text of his address is as follows: Brethren, during 1983 so much of the work of Grand Lodge has had an international complexion that I shall speak of that first before coming to more domestic matters. Both the Deputy Grand Master and myself have been visiting our Brethren overseas since I last spoke to you twelve months ago. The Deputy Grand Master paid his visit in December of last year but as he had only returned a day or so before our last St. John's Day Communication there was not the time to get any details of his visit which, strictly speaking, took place in 1982. The Deputy Grand Master, who is at all times very solicitous for the welfare of our overseas Brethren, for which I think we should be extremely grateful, at the end of December last year visited some of our lodges in Sri Lanka, and India and most interestingly our one lodge which still survives in Pakistan and which continues to exist despite the very difficult atmosphere concerning Freemasonry in that exclusively Moslem country. Also RW. Bro. Michael Walker, the Grand Secretary, visited the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts last April on the occasion of the 250th Anniversary celebrations. Then towards the end of September my wife and I left for Hong Kong on the first stage of a month's tour of the Grand Inspectorates of the Far East, South East Asia, and Sri Lanka; and the Provincial Grand Lodge of Western India. Everywhere we went I noticed a very high standard of working in the lodges, the enthusiasm of the Brethren and a very great loyalty to the Irish Constitution. That, I think, reflects great credit upon the Grand Inspectorates concerned, Bro. Arthur E. Gomes in Hong Kong, Bro. C. T. Sun in Southeast Asia who is assisted by Bro. Neoh Thean Hup in Singapore and Bro. R H. L. deS Illesinghe in Sri Lanka. I then went to Bombay and attended the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Western India. At that Communication a new Provincial Grand Lodge came into being to be known as the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ireland in India. It consists of the old Provincial Grand Lodge of Western India, the remaining lodges ofthe Grand Inspectorate of Eastern India and our one lodge in Delhi. I think this amalgamation of all our lodges in India into one Province will make for much more efficient and economical administration. I think we can be very grateful that our Provincial Grand Master of Western India, RW. Sam B. Aga, has agreed to preside over the new Provincial Grand Lodge and to rule and govern it on our behalf. Everywhere that we went we were most generously and hospitably entertained so much so that it is not possible to express our gratitude in words, but at the same time I would not undertake such a long tour another time. It is easy to be wise after the event but it entails too much travelling and you meet too many Brethren in too short a space of time. The result is that I cannot give enough attention to the problems and difficulties which obviously exist in each individual Grand Inspectorate and Province. I'think, therefore, for the future that a less ambitious tour would be more appropriate. That being said I consider it to be of the utmost importance that we should keep in close touch with all our overseas lodges and their Brethren. We live in a dangerous and fast changing world, and wherever we live and whichever country we reside in there must be very few Brethren without unspoken fears for the future. The overseas Brethren whom I have visited have their own peculiar problems in their own countries and, as I mentioned before, it is not possible to divorce the Masonic Order from the society in which we reside. Nevertheless, despite their difficulties our overseas Brethren go about their Masonic duties quietly and efficiently. I think we should be most grateful to them for upholding the strength and the dignity of the Irish Constitution in their respective countries. Now to return to home matters, we had last March a very well attended and very successful Communication in the Guildhall in Londonderry where we were made welcome with very generous hospitality by R.W. Bro. Rankin and the other Brethren in his
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Province of Londonderry and Donegal. InJune we had what must have been a unique Communication here in Molesworth Street. It was attended in addition to various other distinguished Brethren by the representatives of no fewer than four Grand Lodges. There were representatives from the United Grand Lodge of England, the Grand Lodge of Scotland and the Grand Masters of both Germany and France. We were particularly pleased to welcome the Assistant Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, R.W. Bro. Lord Farnham. He is the grandson of the Lord Farnham who was Provincial Grand Master of Meath when I first joined the Order and I can remember what a very greatly respected member of the Order he was. I very greatly regret that I was unable to attend the Communication in Belfast in October but at that time I was in the middle of my travels round the Far East and India. I should mention in passing that when I was in Bombay I had the pleasure and honour of meeting the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of India with whom we now enjoy very amicable and cordial relations. As always we have had to say farewell to several Brethren during the past year who were called to the Grand Lodge above. This happens every year and sometimes, every now and then, a very distinguished and exceptionally well-known Brother passes on. Last year it was RW. Bro. Herbert Stewart from the Province of Down; this year I am very sad to say it is RW. Bro. William McCrum Miller who died a short time ago within sight of his eightieth birthday. Until recently he had been Provincial Grand Master of Tyrone and Fermanagh, a position he occupied for a great many years. He had a distinguished career both Masonically and in the legal profession and above all he was everybody's friend. After our late Grand Master and his well-known Deputy, RW. Bro. John A. Wallace, I would say that Bro. McCrum Miller's is one of the biggest losses sustained within the Irish Constitution during the past 30 years. It is difficult in a way to visualise what life will be like without him but there is nothing we can do about that. Those things are ordered by a Higher Authority and all we can do is thank God for the time he was vouchsafed to us when we did enjoy Brother Miller's company. The Calendar for 1984 will contain for the first time the fact that we have now an Assistant Grand Master. I think we should all be very grateful that the skill with which RW. Bro. Darwin H. Templeton has looked after our finances will be deployed on a wider front. Regarding our charities, there is not very much I can enlarge upon. The Committee appointed under the Chairmanship of Brother Patterson has not yet reported and we must await that report before I can consult the Brethren about its contents, but I have here a note from R.W. Brother Clinton informing me that the Masonic Haven have approved the plans for the Carrick Manor estate so that very early in the New Year we should see the development of this undertaking for the care ofthe elderly in which I have a close personal interest. In the near future various details have to be settled but a great deal of preliminary work has already been done. During the past year I have been able to visit the Provinces of North Munster, the Midland Counties, South Connaught and Meath. I am very grateful for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to me on each occasion by the Provincial Grand Masters and their Brethren. I think the Masonic Order in Ireland is holding its own very well. We have here today a very large attendance, certainly the largest I have seen on any St. John'S Day at which I have been present. I often wonder whether we realize sufficiently what a very great debt we all owe to our Northern Brethren. They carry out their duties in the middle of exceptional barbarities which for sheer evil defy human imagination. That is the scene in which they happen to live and work, and yet the Masonic Order carries on and thrives. All we can do is to hope and pray that eventually happier times will come to our country when our Northern Brethren can pursue their labours in peace. I should like to conclude by thanking those amongst us whose mainjob in life appears to be to make my task easier. First of all there is the Deputy Grand Master and the Assistant Grand Master. Then there are the Grand Secretary and all the Grand Officers
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and also Brother Clinton who works so hard for our Masonic Charities. In addition there is the staff, both male and female, in Molesworth Street who work so hard on our behalf here. I should like to take this opportunity of wishing you all a very happy and prosperous 1984.
IRREGULAR AND ILLEGAL MASONS WEST VIRGINIA: The Grand Master of West Virginia reported two edicts relative to irregular or illegal Master Masons. The edict which follows is one of them: EDICT DECLARING RICKY EUGENE ENDICOTT AN ILLEGALLY MADE ENTERED APPRENTICE, FELLOWCRAIT AND MASTER MASON IN HAMPTON LODGE NO.
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WHEREAS, a profane who signed his petition Ricky Eugene Endicott petitioned Kenova Lodge No. 110, located at Kenova, West Virginia on the 23rd day of September 1980, to receive the degrees of Masonry and thereafter upon due and proper proceedings upon said petition, he was rejected by ballot on October 23, 1980; and WHEREAS, within three years thereafter, a petition was filed in Hampton Lodge No. 235, Cattlettsburg, Kentucky by Ricky Eugene Endicott, who was elected and initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry on January 25, 1983, passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft on March 24, 1983; and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on May 7, 1983; and WHEREAS, the Masonic record has been acknowledged by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky and indicates that Hampton Lodge No. 235 did not have jurisdiction to entertain the petition of Ricky Eugene Endicott, or to confer the degrees upon him; and by reason of misrepresentation by said Ricky Eugene Endicott, much dissatisfaction has arisen in this Grand Jurisdiction of West Virginia. NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW YE that we, Paul E. Tederick, Grand Master of Masons in West Virginia, do, by this our edict find and declare that the said Ricky Eugene Endicott is an irregularly made Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason, without standing, and forbid all Masons in this Grand Jurisdiction to converse with him on anything Masonically whatsoever. We further direct that a copy of this edict be furnished to the Grand Lodge of Kentucky and that it be read by each lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction at the stated communication next after its receipt, and that it be spread in full upon the minutes of each lodge. Given under the hand and seal of the Grand Master in the State ofWest Virginia, at the City of Martinsburg, on the 10th day of August, A.D. 1983, A. L. 5983, and in the One Hundred Nineteenth year of the Grand Lodge. Paul E. Tederick Grand Master of Masons in West Virginia
JOEL ROBERTS POINSETT THE MAN BEHIND THE FLOWER
We are deeply indebted to Bro. Edward N. Thompson, Member of the Philalethes Society, Associate Member of Texas LodKe of Research, an Officer ofJacques DeMolay Lodge No. 1390 (Texas) and a member of Sagemont Lodge No. 1426, for this carefully researched paper on a great American statesman and Freemason - Joel Roberts Poinsett. This paper was prepared by the author and delivered by him on February 18, 1984 before the William M. Taylor chapter of the Philalethes Society. With the author's permission, we present it to you.
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JOEL ROBERTS POINSETT: THE MAN BEHIND THE FLOWER
Each year the Christmas season is brightened by the Poinsettia which has become the traditional Christmas flower. It is named for the American statesman who introduced it to this country from its native Mexico. The story behind this man who gave a lifetime of service to his country and to Freemasonry has been neglected while that of others who have accomplished far less is familiar to all. This, then, is the story of Joel Roberts Poinsett. With the sounds of the American Revolution round about him, he was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on March 2, 1779, of wealthy parents. 1 His father, Dr. Elisha Poinsett, had dressed the wounds of the dying Pulaski at the siege of Savannah. 2 Little is known of his mother. Poinsett's formal education began in England where the family lived for six years from 1782 until 1788. After returning to America, he attended a succession of private schools. He is said to have been a ยงood scholar, especially distinguishing himself in languages, both ancient and modern. He became fluent in French, Spanish, Italian, German and Russian which prepared him for the diplomatic career he was to follow. In October, 1797, determined to follow his father's wishes, Poinsett enrolled in medical school in Edinburgh. After less than a year, he became convinced that medicine was not for him. Enrolling in the Royal Military Academy, Poinsett became fascinated with military maneuvers, the cavalry, the artillery and the art of fortification. He was convinced he should become a professional soldier. 4 Dr. Poinsett was determined that his son should not shoulder a musket in peace time and persuaded Joel to begin the study of law. After a year of law, he was seized with wanderlust and his formal education was ended. 5 In 1801,Joel Roberts Poinsett began the travels which were to take him to most of the nations of Europe. Because a wealthy American travelling abroad was a curiosity, he gained admission to the inner-circles of government. He met kings, ministers, financiers - the people that move governments. In France, he met the great Napoleon. Within twenty-four hours of his arrival in Russia, the American consul, Levett Harris, introduced Poinsett to the Czar. During the three years he was to remain in Russia, the young American was to become a valued friend and advisor of the ruler of the largest nation in the world. So impressed was Czar Alexander with the American that he offered him a commission in the Russian Army. 6 The South Carolinian also attracted the attention of the Czarina through his knowledge of agriculture and of horticulture. Having come from a wealthy family with large landholdings, Poinsett had early developed an interest in these fields which he would maintain throughout his life. He offered suggestions which improved Russian agricultural output. 7 John Quincy Adams, later to become President of the United States, reported in 1809, while serving as the American minister to Russia, that both the Czar and Czarina had expressed high esteem for Poinsett and had hinted broadly that he should be appointed the American minister to Russia. 8 There is no doubt that Poinsett's travels had a profound effect upon his political beliefs. As he witnessed the living conditions of the European masses, and especially the serfs in Russia, he came to value the new experiment in government on which his own country had embarked. Writing in his journal, he stated: " ... it is impossible for me to speak of my country otherwise than with fondest partiality - a country which Liberty, leaving the nations of Europe to mourn her flight in the gloom of despotism and corruption, has chosen as her favorite asylum. Long may her bright influence extend over my happy country. Long may she enlighten a grateful people who ... cherish her with warmest enthusiasm."g Poinsett had become an avid nationalist who believed that the system of government
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conceived by the founding fathers at Philadelphia was the most perfect ever devised. Having seen firsthand the suffering of those under other forms of government, he was ready to dedicate his life to his nation's service. In 1810, within a year of his return to the United States, President James Madison appointed Joel Poinsett as "agent for seamen and commerce" in southern South America. 10 The South Carolinian's travels abroad, his knowledge of Spanish, and his ability to influence others had marked him for a diplomatic career. In 1808, Napoleon had seized the Spanish royal family and placed his brother,Joseph, on the throne of Spain. Many Spaniards, living in the American colonies, remained loyal to King Ferdinand and formed revolutionary juntas to defend his rights. These soon gave way to movements for independence from Spain. The provisional governments of the Spanish colonies opened their ports to foreign commerce. England which was always looking for new markets (and colonies) supported these governments against Napoleon. Poinsett arrived in Buenos Aires with instructions to combat British influence with the insurgents. By this time, England threatened to annex Spanish colonies in Florida and Cuba. Ironically, Poinsett arrived disguised as an Englishman aboard a British merchant vessel. 11 The American agent was 28 years old. After observing the situation firsthand, he wrote the State Department that the junta in Buenos Aires desired to declare its independence from Spain and urged their support by the United States. He urged that we encourage a federation of southern South America which would counteract Brazil's monarch who was under British influence. He concluded with this prediction: "All South America will be separated from the Parent country. They have crossed the Rubicon.,,12 President Madison responded by appointing Poinsett Consul-General for Buenos Aires, Chile and Peru. Poinsett had misjudged the situation. The English did not wish to lose the South American trade and wanted the insurgents to stop short of independence. The junta dared not arouse British opposition. Convinced that nothing more could be accomplished, Poinsett sought a more favorable climate. In November, 1811, he crossed the Andes into Chile. Poinsett was the first accredited agent of a foreign government to reach Chile and he soon won the favor of the ruling junta. The viceroy of Peru who was the nominal ruler of Chile was loyal to Spain. He had ordered ships dealing with the rebels seized and their cargoes confiscated. Many American ships were among them. Poinsett urged that Chile close its ports to Peru, but the leaders in Santiago felt they did not have the forces to do so. They instead asked for American arms. This was impossible because the United States was now at war with England and these supplies were needed at home. InJuly, 1812, a commission representing the Chilean junta met to draft a declaration of independence from Spain. Forgetting momentarily the neutrality of the United States, Poinsett not only met with the commission; but the meeting was held in his home. He proposed a constitution patterned after our own. When troops of the viceroy of Peru landed in southern Chile, the president of the junta, Don Miguel Carrera, appointed Poinsett, whose military knowledge was highly esteemed, to be his chief military advisor. 13 The South Carolinian urged an attack on the port of Talcahuano. Peruvian privateers had seized several whaling vessels, mostly from Nantucket, Rhode Island, and were holding their crews captive. The commander was threatening to send them to Lima in chains. The attack was made and the town was captured in three hours. Imagine the surprise of the American sailors when they met their liberator, the American ConsulGeneral. 14 Never before had an official representative of the United States joined rebel forces as an active combatant in a civil war against a government officially recognized by our country. This was the apex of the independence movement, reenforcements were sent from
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Peru. The leaders of the junta were captured and imprisoned. Poinsett left for Buenos Aires. When he returned home, he did not report to the President that he had served with the insurgent army many weeks following the victory at Talcahuano. With full knowledge of Poinsett's activities thus incomplete, Monroe commended him for a job well done. 15 Returning to Charleston, he became embroiled in South Carolina's politics, being elected to the state legislature for two terms. He actively supported internal improvements. Never one to shun controversy, Poinsett sponsored a bill to limit the importation of slaves into the state. This action was to make him an arch-enemy of the proslavery faction. Eventually, he would clash with John C. Calhoun, an anti-Mason, and the strongest political force in the state. It was during this period that Poinsett began what was to become a distinguished Masonic career. "He is recorded as being a past master of both Recovery Lodge No. 31, Greenville, South Carolina, and of Solomons Lodge No.1, in Charleston. In 1821, he was elected Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. He was unable to serve as Grand Master due to his appointment as Secretary of War in 1841. In 1821 he was elected Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of South Carolina, holding office until 1841. He served as Deputy General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter from 1829-1839. He also introduced Royal Arch Masonry into Mexico.,,16 In 1821, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. Because of his experience in diplomacy, he was placed on the Foreign Affairs Committee. When the Presidential election of 1824 was thrown into the House, he declared that nothing but an act of God could prevent him from voting for Andrew Jackson. John Quincy Adams was elected. On March 7, 1825, Poinsett resigned from Congress to take up his post as the first American Minister to Mexico. 17 Taking time out from his congressional duties in 1822, Poinsett had been sent on a semi-official mission to Mexico by President James Monroe. Mexico had gained its independence from Spain and Poinsett was to determine if the U.S. should extend diplomatic recognition to that country. At the completion of the mission, he expressed the belief that Iturbide held the imperial throne against the wishes of the people who were for the establishment ofa liberal constitution and a republican form of government. After his appointment by Adams, Poinsett arrived in Mexico only to find the conservative faction, many of whom favored a monarchy, in charge. "Poinsett had hardly reached Mexico City when certain members of five newly founded York Rite lodges requested him to obtain for them a charter from the United States. . . . Many of the members of the new organization were men of political influence. Among them were two members of the cabinet, two senators, several congressmen, and such prominent army officers as Guerrero, Santa Anna, and Zavala. The movement spread like wildfire, and in the course of a few months some eighty-two lodges had been organized. Poinsett always insisted that he did not expect the York Masons to depart from their legitimate functions of benevolence and humanitarianism, but one finds this difficult to believe. The Scottish Rites were already a political party, and the new lodges soon became the nucleus of an opposing political group known as the Yorkistas. After this transformation Poinsett found it expedient to desist from attending their meetings, but whether he wished it or not, he was forced to depend upon the members of the York lodges for support.,,18 Rightly or wrongly, Poinsett was accused of fomenting revolution. So involved had he become in Mexico's political affairs that as Guadalupe Victoria's term as President neared its close, Nicolas Bravo, Vice-President and a Scottish Rite Mason, rose in revolt and issued the Plan de Montano.
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"It contained four points: the Congress was'to prohibit by law all secret societies; the President's ministers were to be dismissed; Poinsett was to be driven out of Mexico; and the constitution was to be rigidly enforced."19
The ensuing conflict was one of the strangest wars ever fought. Two opposing generals, each serving as Grand Master of a Masonic Grand Lodge, were to take arms against brother Masons. Nicolas Bravo was Grand Master of the Escoceses or Scottish Rite,20 while Vicente Guerrero was Grand Master of the Yorkistas. 21 The two forces met outside Mexico City and the Yorkinos were victorious. In the election of 1828, the top leaders of the Yorkino faction ran for the presidency. Feeling ran particularly high against Poinsett with several state legislatures calling for his expulsion from Mexico. After a very controversial election, with Pedraza the legally elected President forced to leave the country, Vicente Guerrero became President of Mexico. He had gained the office through the support of Santa Anna, de Zavala and Poinsett. So great was the resentment of the Mexican authorities that on July I, 1829, President Guerrero wrote to Andrew Jackson, the American President, a tactful letter requesting that the envoy be withdrawn from his post. Jackson reluctantly granted the request, but assured Poinsett of his firm confidence that his envoy had done nothing to merit the prejudices which had developed against him in Mexico. 22 At his installation as Deputy General Grand High Priest, Royal Arch Masons, April 3, 1830, Poinsett defended his action in helping the Mexican brethren saying: "I have been most unjustly accused of extending our order and our principles into a neighboring country, with a view of converting them into an engine of political influence. In the presence of this ... assembly, and on the symbols of our order, which are spread around me, and the sacred book which is open before me, I solemnly aver, that this accusation is false and unfounded - and that if Masonry has anywhere been converted to any other purposes than that for which it was instituted, I have in no way contributed to such perversion of its principles."23 By the time Poinsett returned to Charleston, the question of Nullification has arisen with the followers ofJohn C. Calhoun expounding the doctrine that a state had the right to nullify an act of the federal government if it so desired. Poinsett, the ardent nationalist, stood with the forces favoring preservation of the Union against those who favored secession. As Unionist leader in South Carolina, he wrote Andrew Jackson that "Grenades and small rockets are excellent weapons in street fights. I would like to have some of them.,,24 Jackson sent them, and South Carolina remained in the Union. Early in 1837, Martin Van Buren,Jackson's successor, rewarded the Charlestonian for his services to the Union by appointing him Secretary of War, an office for which he was well suited. Some of the problems confronting him were relations with the Republic of Texas, possible war with Mexico, and the removal of more than sixty thousand red men beyond the Mississippi River. Yet, in 1837, the army numbered less than 8,000 men, the militia was unor?anized and untrained, and the country was in the midst of a serious financial panic. 2 Poinsett went to work. By 1838, the army was enlarged to 12,500 men. He introduced new weapons into the artillery, and created a mobile force organized along European lines. It was this action that made it possible for the United States to win the War with Mexico in 1848. Among his duties was the transfer of thousands of Indians to the West. It was he who appointed General Winfield Scott to escort more than twenty thousand Cherokees on their "Trail of Tears" in which at least a fifth died on the way.26 His term as Secretary of War ended with the inauguration of William Henry Harrison as President in 1841. Poinsett had long maintained an interest in science and the arts. He advocated the application of science to agriculture. His efforts in the field of botany were not unappreciated. He was justly honored when the lovely Christmas flower which he brought from Mexico was named the Poinsettia pulcherrima in his honor. 27
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His greatest contribution to the progress oflearning in the United States, however, was his work in connection with the founding of the National Institute for the Promotion of Science. James Smithson, the illegitimate son of an English lord, had been shunned by British aristocracy and was determined to found an institution in America "for the diffusion of knowledge among men." The South Carolinian gathered about him some of the most learned men in America and, using Smithson's bequest, organized the greatest center of learning known in the world today, the Smithsonian Institute. Poinsett was its first president and thus for a brief time assumed the intellectual leadership of the nation, serving from 1841 until 1845. 28 Returning to South Carolina, he cautioned against U.S. involvement in a war with Mexico, but favored a course of moderation in dealing with them, if it occurred. He actively fought the Calhoun faction that had begun to agitate for secession. As we look back upon his accomplishments, Joel Roberts Poinsett appears as a true Renaissance man. He was an expert in agriculture and horticulture, a diplomat, a legislator, a Congressman, a Secretary of War, an advisor to the Czar, the founder of the Smithsonian Institute, an active member of our Fraternity, and a lover of our American Union. His influence on our nation during the first half of the Nineteenth Century has been of lasting importance. On December 12, 1851, shortly after leading the Union Party to victory over the secessionists in his native state, Joel Roberts Poinsett died of tuberculosis, hastened by an attack of pneumonia. 29 He had made his last stand for the Union he loved. He was buried in the cemetery of the Church of the Holy Cross, Episcopal, Stateburg, South Carolina. ENDNOTES
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.
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Poinsett: Versatile American, Durham, North Carolina: Duke University Press, 1935, p. 4. Ibid., p. 4. Ibid., p. 6. Ibid., p. 7. Ibid., p. 8. William R. Denslow, 10,000 Famous Freemasons, 3 Volumes, Trenton, Missouri: Transactions of the Missouri Lodge of Research for the Educational Bureau of the Royal Arch Mason Magazine, 1959, Volume III, p. 351. Rippy, p. 23. Ibid., p. 28. Ibid., p. 28. Ibid., p. 36. Ibid., p. 38. Ibid., p. 39. Ibid., p. 47. Ibid., p. 49. Ibid., p. 57. Denslow, p. 352. Rippy, p. 76. Ibid., p. 122. Wilfrid Hardy Calcott, Church and State in Mexico (1822-1857), New York: Octagon Books, 1965, p. 37. Oakah L. Jones, Jr., Santa Anna, New York: Twayne Publishers, 1968, p. 46. Calcott, p. 57. Rippy, pp. 128 and 129. Denslow, p. 352. MarquisJames, AndrewJackson: Portrait ofa President, New York: Grosset and Dunlap Publishers, 1937, p. 310. Rippy, p. 171. Ibid., p. 185.
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27. Ibid., p. 205. 28. Ibid., p. 211. 29. Ibid., p. 242.
JOHN WAYNE LODGE NO. 76 ARIZONA: The Grand Lodge of Arizona honored a famous American and an ardent Freemason by chartering a lodge to his memory. On May 29, 1982 John Wayne Lodge No. 76 was chartered and its officers duly installed. The following oration was delivered by the Grand Orator: Welcome to the Celebration! Reflect with me for a few moments upon the events, persons and institutions which give us cause for celebration. The most obvious event is the birth of the newest member of Arizona's Masonic family. Congratulations are in order to all of those who have worked to make this celebration possible. We will install the officers of John Wayne Lodge No. 76. Congratulationsl All of you have, doubtless, noticed each New Year's Day, the publicity which is given to the first baby born in that year. How much more rejoicing should be given to the first born of a new century? For that is what we celebrate today - the birth of the first new lodge in our second century. Does the phrase "our second century" fill you with excitement and a desire to get involved or does itjust seem like a long time has passed? One ofour challenges is to share with and re-kindle in our Brothers that flame of enthusiasm which burned in Prescott, Phoenix, Tucson and Tombstone in the early days of Arizona Masonry. To those good men and true who brought Masonry to the Arizona Territory I am sure there was a never ending feeling of excitement which was tempered with many challenges and frustrations as they laid the foundation that we build on today. Look at the examples they set for us! Look at the Braggs, the Roskruges, the Goldwaters, the Drachmans and more recently men like Nelson C. Bledsoe who stand out as models for us. Look at John Wayne, that modern day "bigger than life" model of western American manhood. When commonplace names could not be agreed upon in connection with a name for the new lodge, the name ofJohn Wayne was the perfect compromise for this rural, agrarian, western oriented town. The things this Arizona Mason stood for and the example of courage that he set for us is a most fitting banner for us and this new lodge to follow into our second century. What challenges do we face in our second hundred years? Only time will tell. The continuing problems - higher costs, lower income, the seeming loss of values in some segments of our society, the loss of membership and the loss of interest among the membership are certainly challenges we must face. However formidable these challenges are, are they not small in comparison to those faced by our brethren one hundred years ago? In spite of our current challenges, we have much to celebrate. Our ultimate celebration today should be the celebration of Freemasonry as a way of life. How thankful we should be that ours is a nation ofchoice and that we have chosen Freemasonry. How thankful we should be for centuries of men who have labored in the Craft so that we may reap the benefits and the rewards. How many times have we paused to ponder our blessings? How many times have we stopped to bemoan our obstacles and our problems? Perhaps our forms of giving thanks are so familiar to us that we fail to accurately calculate all our blessings. We stand today on one peak in a mountain rangetime. We can see quite a distance in all directions but behind us we see very clearly - the past. Before us, a valley into which our vision is somewhat obscured - the future. And here on the summit of one century of Masonry in Arizona are we ready to move forward into the future with a fine, new lodge in our midst and with many things to be thankful for and to celebrate. So, my Brothers, welcome to the Celebration!
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JURISPRUDENCE SOUTH CAROLINA: The following amendments to the law of South Carolina were adopted: 3. That Article 93 of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge be amended by changing the said Article to read and provide as follows: Article 93. Any Candidate who has been rejected in any lodge under the provisions of Article 131 shall again be balloted upon by the lodge at its next regular communication upon the same petition and the same report of investigation, unless the candidate shall withdraw his petition. Any subsequent application by such candidate must be by new petition to the same lodge, but to that only, which petition shall be submitted to that same investigation and ballot as in the case of an original application. No candidate who has been twice rejected for initiation, affiliation, reinstatement, or advancement shall apply again until six months shall have elapsed after such period rejection. Brethren rejected on their application for affiliation may apply to any other lodge. 4. That the Constitution of the Grand Lodge be amended by adding a new Article, to be known as Article 134-A, which shall read: Article 134-A. The lodges under this jurisdiction shall have concurrent territorial jurisdiction in their several Masonic districts in the manner that the lodges in towns and cities having more than one lodge have heretofore had concurrent territorial jurisdiction under the provisions of Article 105 of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge. 5. That Section 94 of the Code be amended by deleting at the end of the Section the words "but there must be a separate ballot for each degree" and substituting therefor the words "and only one ballot will be required for election to the three degrees," said Section when so amended to read as follows: "Sec. 94. Petitions for Degrees. - No petition for the degrees of Masonry from a profane can be received except for the three, namely, Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason; and only one ballot will be required for election to the three degrees." "Resolved, further, That any other section of the Code of any Article of the Constitution, affected by this Amendment, be and hereby is amended to conform thereto."
KEY TO LODGE HALL - WHO MAY HAVE IT MISSISSIPPI: The following ruling was made to the Grand Lodge of Mississippi by the Jurisprudence Committee as to who may have a key to the Masonic Hall: QUESTION: Does the last paragraph of Section 43 (under Digest and Judicial Decisions) which states in part that "No one except a member of that lodge can be permitted to have a key to the Hall" preclude possession of a key by a sister of the Order of the Eastern Star? ANSWER: The judicial decision above-quoted means exactly what it says. The only members of the Eastern Star who can legally have possession or control of a key to the Lodge Hall are those who are also members of that particular Masonic Lodge.
LIBRARY NEW JERSEY: The following report was made to the Grand Lodge of New Jersey on the progress being made on the new library facility: M.W. HARRY E. BESLEY: M.W. Grand Master and distinguished Brothers, all. I would say that probably the Bookmobile should follow the Bloodmobile, and that is the
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intent of a brief report to tell you how we are doing in setting up a Masonic Reference Library. This statement is to serve as a Progress Report on the development and establishment ofa Masonic Resource Library for New Jersey. In the NewJersey Freemason, Vol. 4, No.2, December 1982, Edward Y. Smith, Past Master of Covenant Lodge 161, and Secretary of Excelsior Scottish Rite Bodies in West ColIingswood, reported that work is underway to complete the inventory and classification of the Grand Lodge books at Burlington and Trenton. In addition, it is contemplated that, in due time, the books at the three Scottish Rite Valleys will be included as part of the overall inventory. This will offer five locations where Masonic reference material, resource material, may be available to those seeking more light. Progress toward reaching our objective has been made. A Library Committee has been appointed to receive books for the Masonic Home and Charity Foundation, and to operate the Library as ajoint function with Grand Lodge. Please note that. We thought that it was better to tie this to the Charity Foundation than to make it exclusively a Grand Lodge function. Through the courtesy of the Trustees of the Charity Foundation, we are accepted as a Joint Committee for both the Charity Foundation and Grand Lodge. A Library Consultant has been engaged and a classification system agreed upon. This system is the one developed for the Library of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, Southern Masonic Jurisdiction, Washington, and also being used by the Scottish Rite Library and Museum in Lexington, Massachusetts. With the outstanding assistance ofa group ofvolunteers from the Camden area, under the direction of R.W. David Redlus, over 2,500 books of Masonic literature have been classified. This is the Burlington group only. This activity will continue until all books under Grand Lodge jurisdiction are classified and properly identified. The space currently available for library use in Burlington includes the area dedicated on April 4, 1982 as the M.W.E. Walter Parsons,Jr. Library and Museum plus the entire area in the Grand Lodge Room. In Trenton the books belonging to the Grand Lodge are in the old Masonic Lodge building at the corner of South Willow and Lafayette Street. Our Consultant has established the criteria for an artistic bookplate for our library books, and plans to announce through the Freemason in the near future a contest for the development of such a bookplate. A Procedural Manual for the cataloging of all books has been developed. Preparation for the computerization of the complete library catalog is under negotiation. After classifying and cataloging the Grand Lodge books, further contact with Scottish Rite Valleys will be made explaining in detail how the system works, the idea being that all locations use the same system and become a network exchanging catalogs, but not losing individual identity. Hopefully, the multi-faceted Masonic Resource Library of New Jersey is well on the way to realization. Respectfully submitted. Thank you very much, Brethren.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP MINNESOTA: The Grand Lodge of Minnesota has been working with life membership, or as they term it, prepaid dues, for a number of years. The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Minnesota, under the leadership of Bro. Henry Van Geest (also a member of the Grand Lodge Committee) has had prepaid membership for some twenty years. However, like Grand Lodge, they have found it necessary to revise their rules, factors, etc., a number of times. It has not been an easy process. The latest revision in the formula for Grand Lodge is as follows: RW. Bro. Charles J. Wilson, Senior Grand Warden, presented the next resolution, No.5 (1983), having to do with a revision of the prepaid dues schedule. A motion was
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made to adopt the resolution, same was seconded and discussion was had. An amendment was proposed to change the factor for 18 to 55 at 15.0 to 13.5, to read for the whole group in age factor 18 to 55 be 13.5, rather than the graduated scale. A motion was made to adopt the amendment, same was seconded and carried. A motion was made to adopt the resolution as amended, during the discussion an effective date of anything postmarked after March 25 would have to be at the increased rate. A motion was made to accept the amendment relative to the effective date, same was seconded and carried. The question on the resolution, as amended, was put to the floor, the motion was seconded and carried. RESOLUTION No.5 (1983) PREPAID DUES FUND Whereas, over 200 Masons have availed themselves of the opportunity to participate in the Prepaid Dues Fund, and Whereas, the Prepaid Dues Committee is responsible for supervising the operation of the Fund, and Whereas, the Committee has reviewed the experience of the Fund, the mortality rates for the age groups which are participating in the Fund, and the investment climate which presently prevails, Now, therefore be it resolved that the following amendments to the General Regulations, Article XII, 3.130, Section C, be enacted. 1. Paragraph 2, delete the words "at his nearest birthday" so that the revised paragraph 2 will read as follows: 2. The formula to relate the amount of the member's annual dues in his home lodge to the member's age at the time he applies for Prepaid Membership. 3. Paragraph 3A. Delete the factor schedule and substitute the following: Age
18-45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56
Factor
15.0 14.9 14.8 14.7 14.6 14.5 14.3 14.1 13.9 13.7 13.5 13.3
Age
57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68
Factor
13.1 12.9 12.7 12.5 12.2 11.9 11.6 11.3 11.0 10.7 10.4 10.1
Age
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Factor
9.8 9.5 9.1 8.7 8.3 7.9 7.5 7.2 6.9 6.6 6.3 6.0
The Prepaid Dues Committee later reported to the Grand Lodge of Minnesota these facts: Since this committee was appointed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master as an advisory committee to the Corporate Board of this Grand Lodge, we have met, periodically, during the past year and have reviewed the progress of the program. All lodges in the state received a packet containing the necessary information and forms pertaining to the Prepaid Dues. As ofDecember 31, 1982, 179 members from 58 subordinate lodges in Minnesota have chosen to participate in the Prepaid Dues Plan made available by the adoption of Resolution No.5 at the 129th Grand Lodge Communication in 1982. As a result of this participation, the total receipts amounted to $35,826.58 with no dues paid to the lodges as of December 31, 1982. Out of the $35,826.58 there is due to the lodges the sum of $3,255.00 for the 1983 lodge dues. Expenses for this period preceding December 31, 1982, amounted to $60.00 of bank charges.
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As of December 31, 1982 the total new worth of the Prepaid Dues Fund amounted to $32,510.08, this includes $62.13 interest income. The funds have been invested at an average earning rate of 10.75 percent under the direction of the Corporate Board. We are happy to report that as of December 31, 1982, no deaths occurred among the participants of the Fund. We have discovered, as a result of analysis, that among the 58 participating lodges, the average dues are $22.13 per member per year. We have further determined, that the "Cost Factor" as prescribed in the adopted Resolution, has been adequate to insure a continued payment ofthe dues to the subordinate lodges. However, in view of the trend toward a lowering of interest rates on future investments, we are recommending that the "Cost Factor" be increased, slightly, by the adoption of Resolutions numbered 5 and 6 at this 130th Grand Lodge Communication. This committee is pleased to commend the Grand Secretary and his office personnel for their unstinting help and assistance in their handling of the many new problems that have arisen as a consequence of this program.
LODGE IS NOT A BUILDING CONNECTICUT: The Committee on Welfare of Lodges included this in its report to the Grand Lodge of Connecticut: During the year, this Committee met with the representatives of the Masonic Building Association of Windsor Locks, Inc., and Euclid Lodge No. 109. In accordance with our advice, a successful sale of the building in Windsor Locks was effected, and the lodge is now meeting in the Masonic Temple at Warehouse Point. With its small membership, Euclid Lodge No. 109 will be financially strengthened by this action, since it could not possibly meet the expenses of their old building in Windsor Locks. We would encourage any small lodge with a building which they can no longer properly maintain to consider the same course of action. A Masonic Lodge is not the building in which it meets, but the brothers who are its members, and who are bound to the practice of brotherly love, relief and truth. We need no buildings to have a Masonic Lodge.
Again we note that Freemasonry is not made of mortar, brick and stones, but ofthe living members who hold membership in a regular lodge. We sometimes wonder if indeed many Masonic lodges have far too much invested in material things and not enough in those things which are really important to the fraternity. We should never lose sight of our responsibility to practice those truly Masonic virtues of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.
LODGE OF RESEARCH MICHIGAN: The Grand Lodge of Michigan adopted a program proposed by Past Grand Master Robert Osborne to permit the establishment of a Michigan Lodge of Research. The reasons given were: A Lodge of Research has but one function. That function is to dispense Masonic knowledge to its membership and other Freemasons. A Lodge of Research will assist in spreading the light of Freemasonry to our less informed Brethren. Under present Masonic law in this Grand Jurisdiction there is no provision to form such a lodge. This legislation will allow the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge to create a much needed service to the Master Masons of this state. Those who desire to affiliate with a Lodge of Research are now compelled to join such a lodge outside of this GrandJurisdiction. With this amendment this Grand Jurisdiction will provide a forum for Masonic research and education.
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METHODISTS AND MASONRY It recently came to our attention that an article appeared in the London Observer in July 1984 that there was a group of members of the Methodist Church in England, who wanted an inquiry made into whether Christians should be Freemasons. It was stated that Methodists from Cornwall would call for an investigation at the annual conference. They wanted pastoral guidance. Down throuKh the aKes there have been churches and groups from churches that have raised questions about Freemasons and their reliRion. Always the gentle fraternity has remained quiet, and always assumed a dignified role as peaceful citizens should. The article stated that many Anglicans were Masons, and that it was believed that one lodge was composed almost entirely of Methodists. It was also said that the late Lord Fish of Lambeth, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1945 to 1961, was a Grand Chaplain of the Masons. It was suggested that perhaps one reason for the investigation was that they disapproved of people taking vows of secrecy which shut out their wives. Another suggested motive behind the call for an inquiry was the extravagant oaths taken by Masons in lurid language. It was also suggested that Jesus Christ was excluded from the Masonic thinking, and implied that therefore Christians could not be Masons. Many other objections were raised that completely avoided the great and important charitable activi. ties carried on by Freemasons. It should be made clear that this question arose in the Methodist Church in England - not the United Methodist Church in the United States. We report this as a matter of interest and information, and stress that as Freemasons we should redouble our endeavors to press forward with our great works and many charities.
MASONIC SECRECY Mrs. Mary Jane Laughlin Denslow, granddaughter of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, founder of Osteopathy, came across a copy of the October 1901]oumal of Osteopathy in which Dr. Still, a forty-year member of Palmyra Lodge No. 23 of Baldwin, Kansas, wrote the following, under the heading, "Masonic Secrecy." DR. A. T. STILL'S DEPARTMENT MASONIC SECRECY
Masonic secrecy seems to be a fat, fearful bugaboo or spook. I have been a Mason for forty years, I took no obligation that I would be ashamed to take before God or man. I took no obligation of disloyalty to God or government, none to be found in a saloon drunk. I took no obligation to hate everything but Masons because they did not see as I did. I took no obligation to meddle with people's religious views, but I did take or promise to be a good citizen with all that means. We have a few signs and words of recognition. In free America that is our privilege under the personal privilege granted to us in the Constitution of the United States. In Masonry we get no right to persecute the Catholics nor any religious divinity because they are not Masons, we are quite well pleased to grant to all sects and individuals the right to choose and live with the religious, political or scientific organization of their own choice. Churches have signs such as a kiss, cross, baptism, breaking of bread, drinking emblematic wines and many things that Masonry does not have. We say nothing of such because part of Masonry says do no wrong to any person and we feel we would be out of our places to meddle with other people's business. Masonry does not ask you to become a Mason, you must ask and work or forever stay out.
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If my brother wants to be a Catholic he has the right and would be a coward not to use his freedom. I think Masonry is honorable. Here is a Masonic charge I will tell you although I may be expelled for divulging it, this charge is to young Masons as they go out to mingle with the world, never allow your zeal for Masonry to get you into argument with ignorant and uninformed persons. The merits of Masonry may be very limited but it suits many persons of all nations. It has lived many centuries, the world could have lived without it, just so with any organization now existing. The sun would rise and shine just the same. It is much to be hoped that we will some day have something better than Masonry, and that the churches from Mahomet down will give way to something better, and all rally around the flag on whose face you read "Love thy neighbor as thyself."
MASONIC HOMES Masonic Homes are undergoing a slow but gradual change in their methods of operation. One thing that does not change is the intent to perform charity, care and comfort in the package of benevolence for deserving Master Masons and their families. Once there was a great demand for homes with children's facilities. Now, there is practically no need for this form of care. However, a new need has arisen, and that is a cry for a type of "pay as you go" facility. More and more people are financially better off, and have a desire for a nursing facility in connection with a retirement home. CONNECTICUT: This was reported to the Grand Lodge of Connecticut: I am delighted to report that hundreds of Connecticut Masons are actively involved in the details for the implementation of the several phases of the Ashlar Plan. In fact, the acquisition of our first regional nursing home, now called Ashlar of Newtown, is complete and it was dedicated according to ancient form and usage to the practice of Universal Benevolence, on Saturday, March 19, 1983.
MASONIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CONNECTICUT: The Masonic Culture and Public Relations Committee of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut adopted a Masonic Leadership Program which became very popular from the beginning. The committee reported the following results after two years of activity: This program was conceived over two years ago while the Chairman was attending the Northeast Conference on Masonic Education and Libraries. The ever pressing need for Masonic Education and its effective application were profoundly expressed by a number of eloquent speakers at the Conference. The M.L.P., at its first writing, was structured about the duties and responsibilities of the Blue Lodge Officer. But as time went on, thought was given to developing the program for the entire Craft in Connecticut. It has been written and rewritten four times, with the final version receiving the critical approbation of the entire M.C.P.R. Committee. It is common knowledge that a percentage of our Brothers devote little or no time to reading the important publication of our Grand Lodge. This includes Grand Lodge Rules and Regulations, The Ritual Mnemonics, and The Officer'S Manual. Armed with these facts, the program was structured about these booklets with the intent of helping Connecticut Masons refine their skills and knowledge in the principles, workings and understanding of Free Masonry, both in and out of our Masonic Lodges. The final product is divided into six courses, each progressively more difficult than its predecessor. Participating Brothers are asked to complete a registration form and pay a small fee for the course. Course One is mailed to the Brother, who upon completion mails it back to Committee through the Grand Lodge Office. It is graded by Brothers residing at our Masonic Home and Hospital in Wallingford,
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who have master answer sheets constructed for that purpose. When Course Number One has been graded, it, along with Course Number Two, is mailed back to the participant. This permits the Brother to see his errors and gets him on the way to the next plateau. This same process continues through all six courses. Finally, the cumulative grade is calculated. If the participating Brother has maintained a grade level of 70 or higher, a certificate of accomplishment signed by the Grand Master and the Chairman of the Committee will be mailed to him. To date, this program has experienced an unprecedented acceptance. In just a few short months, over 300 Brothers in 90 lodges have signed up to participate. If this program continues to grow in size and acceptance, there are other considerations for developing a like program directed at Entered Apprentices, Fellowcrafts and Master Masons as they complete their degrees. For we feel that it is at this point that these "new" Brothers are most receptive to our learning process.
MASONIC LICENSE PLATE PENNSYLVANIA: It was announced that soon a Masonic license plate would be available. This is an excellent manner of becoming more visible in city, state and nation. Negotiations with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to have a special license plate issued with the square and compass on it and the words "Blue Lodge" have been completed. The February issue of "The Pennsylvania Freemason" will carry the details of procuring them. Wouldn't it be a wonderful sight to see 200 thousand vehicles displaying this special Masonic license plate.
MASONIC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MINNESOTA: As many people know the Grand Lodge of Minnesota sponsored a Masonic Cancer Center which opened its doors in 1958. Since that time it has continued to grow and prosper. Each year the President of the Board makes a report to Grand Lodge. The following is but a portion of that report which reflects some of the great work being done: When the original Masonic Memorial Hospital, now known as the Masonic Cancer Center, was opened in 1958 it was a two-floor, 80 bed hospital. By 1966 an additional one million one hundred thousand dollars was raised to expand the hospital to three floors accommodating a total of 120 patients and a fourth floor which housed various other departments. In 1967 a small clinic was established in the basement of Masonic Cancer Center and this facility became out-moded and a new clinic was needed. The new Masonic Oncology Clinic was opened in February of 1982 and the research laboratories were opened in the Fall of 1982 on the fourth floor of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Cancer Center and connected directly with the Oncology Clinic and the laboratories on the fourth floor of the Masonic Cancer Center. The new clinic provides examining rooms and special areas for chemotherapy treatment of patients with all stages of cancer. A consulting conference room allows for counseling of patients and families regarding the family's specific problems. An x-ray viewing room and physician-consulting room aids the teaching of medical students and young physicians in specialized oncology training, emphasizing the new system of cancer care that allows patients to be managed on an ambulatory basis rather than requiring hospitalization. A special room also is devoted to tabulating cancer research data by research nurses as part of the research program conducted at Masonic Cancer Center. The Masonic Cancer Center now operates 100 beds: 46 Medical Oncology, 25 Gynecology, 15 Surgery, two Therapeutic Radiology and nine Clinical Research Center beds.
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Currently an Intensive Care Unit is being constructed on the third floor to meet the increasing need for medical care. This year we are celebrating an idea which became true in 1958, 25 years ago, with the opening of the Masonic Memorial Hospital now known as the Masonic Cancer Center. The story of this unique institution reveals steady, quiet, yet occasionally dramatic progress in the use of surgery, radio-active procedures and drug therapy. This past year 72 resident physicians and 24 medical students received direct supervision and teaching. A great deal of the recognition received by the Masonic Cancer Center is due to Dr. Kennedy's reputation, nationally and internationally, in the area of breast cancer and his work in defining the qualifications of a medical oncologist and establishing the criteria for training in this subspecialty. This year Dr. Kennedy is the President of the American Association for Cancer Education whose annual meeting will be in Minneapolis in November. The outreach of the Center has broadened as medical students, interns and cancer specialists who have been on the staff here have been called on to service in charge of cancer activities throughout the country.
For the fiscal year of 1982-83 a budget of $164,880.00 was approved.
MASONRY AND MORMONISM Books have been written and many papers given on the subject of Freemasonry and Mormonism. We are permitted to print here what we consider to be a carefully researched document by Bro. Mervin B. Hogan, Fellow of the Philalethes Society, who has worked in Freemasonry for more than fifty years. Brother Hogan has gleaned his material information from the archives of the Mormon Church, Masonic historical records and other sources. Brother Hogan writes: DOCUMENTING AND PUBLISHING THE HISTORICAL RELATIONSHIP OF MORMONISM AND FREEMASONRY
By Mervin B. Hogan Mr. Jeff Keller learned a great deal about the difficulties and problems inherent with the involvement of Mormonism and Freemasonry as he did his research in this field. He closed his resultant well written paper of 28 September 1982, "Mormonism and Masonry," with the pertinent and rather inevitable observation: " ... the fact remains that during Mormonism's early history, the traditions and rituals of Masonry exerted an important influence on the Prophet Joseph Smith and, by extension, on the Church as a whole. Yet this fascinating area of Church history has been inexplicably ignored by Church historians. It seems that the genesis of much of Mormon thought and custom will be better understood when this area of Church history is more fully explored."* As to the influence of Masonry on Joseph Smith and the Mormon Church during the formative years of the institution, it must be acknowledged that this is a highly elusive and subjective realm. I suspect that the degree or extent of possible influence, as viewed by various individuals, would span a wide spectrum, from very little influence in the eyes of some to a most impressive influence as viewed by others. Since I know of no way to
* Jeff Keller, "Mormonism and Masonry"; 7th East Press, Vol. 2, No.1, September 28,1982, pp. 8, 10,11; also "Letters," No.3, November 17, 1982, pp. 10, 11. Mervin B. Hogan, Letter to the Editor, 7th East Press, October 14, 1982 (not previously published), 4 pp., appended.
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actually determine in any case just what the extent of any such influence really was, I think it is judicious for me to drop the topic at this point. The possible relationships between Mormonism and Masonry understandably divide into two utterly dissimilar categories. There are the scholarly, or documented, historical interfaces between the two institutions. Studies of data in these areas follow the so-called scientific method and fall into the classification recognized by and acceptable to professional and academic or conventional scholarship. On the other hand, there are interpretations, evaluations, and presentations based on subjective awarenesses, values, and conclusions. Here the matter of faith, superphysical or similar unique personal experiences - which are not reproducible at will- religious and emotional convictions, and other complex individual determinations are the contributing factors to the final conviction and conclusion. These results may be highly accurate and of the utmost value, but they are not acceptable to the established scientific and scholarly world. The individual investigator must recognize into which of the above two categories his studies fall, and rigidly confine himself to that classification. If he intermixes the two realms, his results will possibly not be acceptable to either. I have been convinced for many years and do sincerely believe that some people both in and out of the Church - feel with Mr. Keller that the Mormon/Masonic interface has long been ignored by the Church and its historians. To my personal knowledge this is not actually the case, although the absence of related publications may understandably lead a seriously interested person to an untrue conclusion. During the past eleven years I have had a number oflengthy discussions relative to this situation with such leaders as President Spencer W. Kimball, several apostles and seventies, two Church Historians, not a few BYU professors, and members of the Historical Department staff. I feel that I am in no way violating any confidence when I state that I have found, without exception, an open awareness of and evident interest in this particular condition by every leader I have been privileged to talk with. I have also explicitly learned from these Authorities just how they view the situation and their relationship to it. In the first place, I have been told in essence by each man that his responsibility in life is to magnify his knowledge of the Gospel, serve actively in the dissemination of that Gospel over the face of the globe and, at all times, do his utmost best to advance the Church in every sense. Personally, I am deeply impressed by their sense of personal commitment and their conscientious acknowledgement of the demands of their calling. Secondly, again without exception, each man clearly conveyed to me the ample realization that to his knowledge, Freemasonry is a field of study so extensive in breadth and so profound in depth, he had abandoned any hope of becoming effectively learned in the discipline. In other words, life is fraught with many demands, and is so short, he cannot hope to attain simultaneously a masterful grasp of Gospel fundamentals and an assured working acquaintance with the tenets and principles of Freemasonry. It is simply a realistic incompatibility of accomplishment in our mortal existence. A dedicated member of the Church whose interest and concern with my spiritual welfare I am most deeply assured of once said to me in New York: "Merv, you chose the wrong horse to ride along the path of your mortal pilgrimage." As one who has spent over a half century diligently pursuing the light of Freemasonry and, having exceeded the Biblical "three score and ten" years, I find myself wholly in accord with the wisdom of the General Authorities. They plainly have but one judicious choice: don't try to carry the burden of Freemasonry on backs already loaded to the straining point by the awesome responsibilities of the Church. As would be expected, the Authorities are fully cognizant of the sharply defined differences between so-called "faith promoting literature" and documented, well researched studies in the fields of professional and academic scholarship. There should be no surprise to learn of their conviction that faith promoting publications are a great aid and support to them in meeting and fulfilling their ecclesiastical goals.
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They are of the further opinion they have fully met their responsibility and obligation to classical research and scholarship with the establishment and support of the Brigham Young University and the associated Church educational system. Within the framework of the recognized educational boundaries of this specific arm of the Church, classical and academic and professional scholars are all free to pursue their research and publication outlets in an accredited academic atmosphere rather than in an ecclesiastical institution. I am of the private opinion that the Authorities have administratively achieved functionality with a highly realistic and sound division of assignment within the Church, coupled with a near minimum in conflict of interest. Let us turn now to the venerable Masonic Order and consider some of its inherent difficulties as they relate to writing a scholarly history of the institution itself or of its involvement with other organizations. Freemasonry is a totally decentralized brotherhood; the absolute antithesis of the rigidly organized Church ofJesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, with unquestioned authority at the top. Each state of the American Union is, or has the imminent potential of being, an autonomous Masonic body, namely, a Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. This means, among other things, that there are no over all established standards or regulations in place, such as record keeping. Particularly the lodge minutes vary widely from lodge to lodge both in the quality of the actual content and the skill in their recording. Competent and qualified secretaries are indeed hard to find. The men with the desired qualities you are looking for generally give you many immediate reasons why they can't accept the office. The Minutes of Nauvoo Lodge serve as an excellent case in point. Keeping a secretary of any sort in office was apparently a difficult chore. Few seem to have been willing to accept thejob and none would keep it any longer than he had to. The recorded minutes are totally lacking in any explanatory or descriptive information; essentially just bare factual statements. As an illustration, Joseph Smith attended a meeting of the lodge on a few occasions. The minutes note his presence and state he delivered some interesting remarks to the assembled brethren. That is it; nothing else! Such skeleton records doubtless explain why the long known remarks, attributed to the Prophet, regarding Masonry as the apostate religion have no known documentation as to the date and place he may have made them. In every known case of this report, it is someone stating that the Prophet made some such declarations but never with a word as to the circumstances under which they were made. These kind of incomplete and inadequate records are of very little or no value to the serious scholarly researcher. The Blue Lodge records across the country are generally not a whole lot better than those of Nauvoo Lodge described above. Or they were deliberately destroyed some time in the past for anyone of a number of reasons. It is a rare secretary of an American Masonic lodge that has any interest in historical records or research of any nature. He will pay scant attention to inquiries on a scholarly level. In the great majority ofcases, the lodge secretary can only be located at the lodge hall at the time of a scheduled meeting. Almost every secretary recognizes the importance and value of monetary vouchers and receipts. This is paper work he carefully and meticulously files away for safe keeping. These he understands, has for them a keen interest, and can readily retrieve them from his file if they should be called for. It is not a promising atmosphere in which a scholarly researcher can make much profitable headway nor come up with many positive evidences of success. Another type of problem is well illustrated by a historic situation in the Masonry of Utah Territory. In this case I know what happened, but my evidence is not of scholarly significance because I cannot document it. When you have diligently and discerningly perused thousands of pages of historical records for more than fifty years, you glean many facts, intimations, and impressions from between the lines. Your ever active subconscious mind ransacks your mental files, checks, double checks, correlates, and then suddenly flashes a suggestion or an idea into your conscious thought. You have no way in the mortal world of sorting out and
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presenting in a logical documented report the ordered steps by which the concept or conclusion was established. But the same mind that gave you the answer gives you the subjective assurance it is correct and true. In some ways it is a process or system similar to that used by lawyers in establishing some of their conclusions; but it is a very different technique than the accepted methods of development and presentation by scholars of history. Conforming to accepted Masonic practice, Grand Master Abraham Jonas named Lucius Nelson Scovil to the office ofjunior warden in the dispensation he issued October 15, 1841 authorizing the organization of Nauvoo Lodge. The records of the lodge show that Scovil was a dedicated and zealous officer who became most enthusiastic about Freemasonry. Following the murder of the lodge's incumbent Worshipful Master, Hyrum Smith, on June 27, 1844 at Carthage Jail, Scovil was elected the successor to that esteemed office. Bits and pieces in various scattered records clearly show that after the exodus from Illinois, Scovil kept approaching Brigham Young with the solicitation they establish Masonry in Utah Territory. One gets the impression that Scovil was rather obtuse in his continued insistence. The calamitous experiences with Freemasonry by the Mormons in Illinois and Iowa appear to have been minimized in Scovil's mind for unknown reasons. In contrast, to Brigham Young the lethal events they had passed through ever lived in catastrophic proportions. My personal impression from the record is that Scovil's persistence in this matter so influenced Brigham Young negatively that Scovil failed to receive merited recognition in Utah which Brigham Young could readily have conferred. Utah's first Masonic body was Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 205 at Camp Floyd, Colonel Albert Sidneyjohnston's encampment. The lodge was authorized by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, which issued the dispensation March 6, 1859 and the charter in May 1860. The threat of civil war caused the life ofthe installation to be a short one. OnJuly 27,1861 that which remained of what was known as the Utah Expedition departed from the Territory under orders. I am convinced, from implicit items in the record, that Masonry's appeal to Scovil caused him to go to Camp Floyd, alone or accompanied by other Mormon Masons, and seek admission to the lodge as a visitor. Being a genuine, universal lodge of Freemasonry, admission as a visiting brother was readily granted. The visitor then signed the Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 205 visitor's register, indicating his lodge membership. Since Brigham Young had an efficient and penetrating espionage system, he would be informed at once of these visits. I believe this indiscreet action by Scovil most seriously undermined his standing in the eyes of Brigham Young. The depth of undying emotion involved is flagged by the fact that both Brigham Young and Albert Sidney Johnston were Masons, as well as confronting, authoritative, administrative leaders, yet they never met face to face during johnston's sojourn in Utah. With the closing of Camp Floyd, all the records and paraphernalia of Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 205 were returned to and received by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. On January 16, 1872 the Grand Lodge of Utah was organized at Salt Lake City. Its administrative future was dictated by an unwritten but unanimously adamant intent to keep all Mormons - Masons or not - from any recognition or reception by that grand body and each subordinate Masonic lodge in the territory. At some unrecorded date, an unknown Utah Masonic leader was sharp enough to realize that the Rocky Mountain Lodge records would show that the lodge had recognized and received Mormon Masons, thereby establishing an awkward Masonic precedent in Utah. The Utah Grand Lodge then borrowed the records of concern from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The subsequent inspection of the requisitioned material showed them their worst fears were documented. The Grand Lodge of Utah then solved its self-imposed problem readily and totally: it burned the Masonic primary source evidence. In my annoying study of this situation in 1942, Grand Secretary Sam Henry Goodwin told me personally and privately of this disposition of the unwanted records. At a later
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date, again personally and privately, the venerable secretary of Wasatch Lodge No.1, Thomas Cowley Stevenson, verified Goodwin's account, adding several gruesome details of interest. Here are two realms of historical record keeping which are poles apart. Probably there has never been an institution more historically minded than The Church ofJesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, or one with such amazingly complete documentary resources. As a corollary, try to visualize the incredible accomplishment of Brigham Young in successfully transporting from the Illinois frontier the astounding weight and volume of Church records to Salt Lake Valley. It is a many-faceted achievement which merits deliberate interest and study. Contrast, on the other hand, the meager historical resources, and their inaccessibility, of the ordinary American Masonic lodge I have touched on above. Hopefully I have helped in some small way to explain why writing about Mormonism and Masonry as documented history is neither a promising nor a feasible undertaking. APPENDIX
14 October 1982 The Editor 7th East Press 839 North 700 East Provo, UT 84602 Dear Sir: I have read with interest your 28 September 1982 report, "Mormonism and Masonry," by Jeff Keller. You are to be commended for your effort to establish communication regarding this relationship; flawed as the account actually is. Only by accurate, unemotional information, discussed with scholarly objectivity, will this long standing field of confused misinformation ever be put into a true historical sequence. My only acknowledged qualification as an authority in the field is that I am "the most prolific writer on the subject of Mormonism and Masonry." In this I concur, but I do have other relevant background, details of which are explicitly stated in several publications of mine which Mr. Keller listed among his sources. Much of the difficulty inherent in the study and evaluation of this most disturbing field I have tried to stress clearly elsewhere. "It is necessary to recognize candidly that many facets of the generally accepted and supposedly true historical account are actually only a matter of speculation, hearsay, or uncriticized traditional gossip. In instance after instance, statements with no basis of fact whatever have been printed, and then reprinted repeatedly with no critical attention, until they have become mistakenly accepted as 'documented' facts. The extent of this class of material is shockingly great and gives the serious student endless difficulty." 1 (p. 274) It is imperative I "emphasize the urgent need for a reader to carefully scrutinize and evaluate every printed statement pertaining to this topic that he encounters." This observation applies to this and all my other publications, as well as to all published material. I would like to clarify here one point - and one only - that to me, Mr. Keller implies but fails to clearly state. He intimates that Joseph Smith knew everything there is to know about Freemasonry for some eleven months before he was given the gold plates. This is unquestionably true, as the historical record makes abundantly clear. William Morgan's expose was published at Batavia, New York in October 1826, while the Prophet received his charge from Moroni in September 1827. Mr. Keller appears to have overlooked his opening remarks when later he states: "Significantly, Joseph Smith introduced the Mormon temple endowmentjust a little over one month after his own induction into Masonry, and in the same room. Although it would not be appropriate to list them here, similarities between the two ceremonies are readily apparent." SinceJoseph Smith had known fully all the rituals of the Symbolic or Blue Lodge (three
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degrees) and those of the Royal Arch Chapter (four degrees) for better than fifteen years, I fail absolutely to see any significance relating to the Mormon Temple Endowment Ceremony and his accepting formal initiation in the three Blue Lodge degrees. It seems to me that as Grand Master Abraham Jonas conferred those degrees upon the Prophet, he must have been so bored that to feign interest and attention must have demanded a strenuous effort. It must be recognized that Grand Master Abraham Jonas and Deputy Grand Master James Adams had aggressively sought Joseph Smith's permission to establish Nauvoo Lodge; which he finally agreed to reluctantly, but with full awareness of all the related implications. Jonas and Adams were two self-seeking, unprincipled politicians who viewed in their entire undertaking political advantages to themselves. The Mormons were being magnificiently used, but not as innocents; they were fully aware of what it was all about and their relationship to the whole enterprise. I suspect that Mr. Keller's "similarities between the two ceremonies are readily app~r足 ent" alludes to such obvious superficialities as the square and compass and a trivial sign or so. What is important to know and fully recognize is that the rituals of these two estimable institutions are totally dissimilar in context and instruction goals. The respective unlike messages can only be related by someone ignorant of their wholly different texts and purposes, with their judgment overridden by bigotry. I have discussed these factors at some length in one of the sources Mr. Keller quoted. 2 Joseph Smith's well known account of his inauguration of the Endowment Ceremony at Nauvoo is readily available. 3 Brigham Young's record of the occasion is also quite accessible. 4 In each entry the same eight names are given: James Adams (Village Lodge No. 80, Skaneateles, Onondaga County, N.Y.), Hyrum Smith (Mount Moriah Lodge No. 112, Palmyra, Ontario County, N.Y.), Newel Kimball Whitney (Meridian Orb Lodge No. 10, Painesville, Lake County, Ohio), George Miller (Widow's Son Lodge No. 60, Albemarle, Milton County, Virginia), Heber Chase Kimball (Milnor Lodge No. 303, Victor, Ontario County, N.Y.), Joseph Smith (Nauvoo Lodge V.D., Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois; March 16, 1842), Brigham Young (Nauvoo Lodge V.D., Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois; April 9, 1842), and Willard Richards (Nauvoo Lodge V.D., Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois; April 9, 1842). Each of the above noted eight men was a Mason. Five of them had most certainly been made Masons prior to September 12, 1826 - the day William Morgan disappeared from Canadaigua, Monroe County, N. Y. The other three had received the Masonic degrees in Nauvoo Lodge some six weeks or a month earlier. It is a virtual certainty that all of the above were well acquainted with William Morgan's expose which had been published at Batavia, N.Y. in October 1826. Moreover, with an admittance fee, public exemplifications of the Masonic degrees were popular and quite common throughout the upstate New York region. In other words, each of these eight Masons had been fully and intimately acquainted with the Masonic rituals for some 15 years prior to the above date ofJoseph's communication of the Endowment Ceremony. James Adams holds a unique place in Illinois Masonic history. He is the only Mason known to have attended meetings of the original Illinois Grand Lodge and also to have been associated with the succeeding Grand Lodge. Actually he was the motivating founder and financier of the second Grand Lodge when it was established on April 6, 1840; at which time he was elected its first Deputy Grand Master. I cannot suspect for a single moment that anyone of the seven Masons to whom Joseph Smith communicated the new Endowment Ceremony had any other thought than it was totally unlike the Masonic rituals with which they were so thoroughly acquainted. Much, much less known is George Miller's account of his Masonic affiliation and this historic event5 which follows: About this time [1819] I had advanced to the highest degree in ancient Freemasonry. I never took the delight in the institution that some seemed to take. My impressions were that it was corrupt, not carrying out in practice its professions. In fine, I believed
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it was like the religious sects then extant, corrupt in proportion to the wickedness and corruptions of the great mass of people all over the world. (p. 91) George Miller recorded his recollection of this eventful occasion at some unknown later date: Many of the Apostles and Elders having returned from England, Joseph washed and anointed as Kings and Priests to God, and over the House of Israel, the following named persons, as he said he was commanded of God, viz: James Adams (of Springfield), William Law, William Marks, Willard Richards, Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Newel K. Whitney, Hyrum Smith, and myself; and conferred on us Patriarchal Priesthood. This took place on the 5th and 6th of May, 1842. (pp. 120-121) It will be noted that Miller places the date at May 5th and 6th instead of 4th and 5th, and includes the names of William Law and William Marks; naming ten present instead of eight. In closing, every member of the hierarchy either was a Mason, or became one, in Nauvoo. Orson Pratt was initiated February 25, passed March 23, and raised April 11, all in 1843, by Nauvoo Lodge. Sincerely, (signed) Mervin B. Hogan MBH:at REFERENCES
1. Mervin B. Hogan, Mormonism and Freemasonry: The Illinois Episode; Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Co., Inc., Richmond, Virginia, 1977. 2. Loc. cit., pp. 317-322. 3. Doc. Hist. Church, Vol. 5, pp. 1-3. 4. Millennial Star, Vol. 26, No.9, February 27, 1864, p. 134. 5. H. W. Mills, "'De Tal Palo Tal Astilla'''; Annual Publications Historical Society ofSouthern California, Vol. 10, Part 3, 1917, pp. 86-172. College of Engineering University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT 84112 November 2, 1982
MEMORIAL SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA: The following memorial service with accompanying prayers was given by the Grand Chaplain in the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia. At the request of the M.W. The Grand Master Bro. Cyril L. Collins, The Rev. W. L. Harrison, Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia conducted the following memorial service: The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to die, and their departure was accepted for their hurt. And their going from us was taken to be their ruin; but they are in peace. For though in the sight of men they be punished yet is their hope full of immortality. And having borne a little chastening, they shall receive great good, because God made trial of them and found them worthy of Himself. As gold in the furnace He proved them, and as a whole burnt offering He accepted them. They that trust in Him shall understand truth, and the faithful shall abide with Him in love.
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Because grace and mercy are to His chosen, and He will graciously visit His holy ones. For in the Lord is their reward, and the care of them is with the Most High. Therefore shall they receive a glorious kingdom, and a crown of beauty from the Lord's own hand. - Wisdom, iii:5. MINUTE'S SILENCE HYMN
" Lord of all below - above Fill our hearts with truth and love As dissolves our earthly tie, Take us to Thy Lodge on High! "Almighty and Eternal God, Who art the Source of Life and Health, we remember with thanksgiving these our Brethren who, having finished their course on earth, have passed to the Grand Lodge Above. We pray that their life of service and example of faithfulness may inspire us who follow them to greater and more fruitful service to Thy honour and glory. Amen. Almighty God, with Whom do live the spirits of them that depart hence in the Lord, and with Whom the souls of the faithful are injoy and felicity, we praise and magnify Thy Holy Name for all Thy servants who have finished their course and have kept the faith and, committing our Brethren to Thy gracious keeping, we pray that we, with them, and with all those that are departed in the true faith of Thy Name, may have our consummation and bliss, both in body and soul, in Thy Eternal and Everlasting Glory. Amen. Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of all comfort, deal graciously we pray Thee, with those who mourn, that, casting every care on Thee, they may know the consolation of Thy Love. Amen. o Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous life, until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then, Lord, in Thy Mercy, grant us a safe lodging, a holy rest, and peace at the last. Amen."
PAGES TORN FROM MINUTE BOOK MISSISSIPPI: The Jurisprudence Committee made the following ruling on pages torn from a minute book, and reported the same to the Grand Lodge: STATEMENT AND QUESTION: On June 20, 1981 none of the three principal officers were present. At the request of the Master, a Past Master presided. The grand jury had billed one of our members for murder. This fact was referred to the Committee on Complaints and Offenses.... At our regular meeting on July 18, 1981, the Committee reported that they investigated the case; said they wanted to wait until the court trial was held before proceeding. The court trial was (later) held and the jury found the brother not guilty. At the February 20, 1982 meeting, this member made a motion that the page of the minute book that contained the fact that had been referred to the Committee, and the next (or reverse) side, containing the report of said Committee, be removed from the book.... It was voted on and passed 99% ... I knew it was wronR, but on demand I took my knife and cut out this page from the minute book, walked over to him and handed it to him.... I have every minute of our lodge from 1893 until now and this has never happened before.... Please let me have a ruling. ANSWER: The meeting of D. Lodge on June 20, 1981 was not a legal meeting because none of the three principal officers were present. ... The Master may not designate another to serve for him in his absence to the exclusion of the Junior and Senior Wardens. , .. Any action taken at such an illegal meeting was and is null, void and of no effect. (See Sections 11 through 16, Rules and Regulations),
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The minutes of the June 20, 1981 meeting were of no effect because the meeting was illegal. Nonetheless the minutes were written, read and approved at that time and thus became a part of the record (in the bound minute book). Section 17 of the By-Laws provides that the minutes cannot be changed at a subsequent meeting.... They cannot be torn from the minute book, even on unanimous vote of the lodge. The minutes even though of an illegal meeting - recorded what actually happened. They were written, read and approved in good faith by the membership then present. ... If anything is proved to be wrong after the lodge is closed, the remedy is to adopt a resolution specifying the omission or error at a subsequent stated communication, but the original minutes cannot be altered.... The minute book now stands with a sheet having been cut out and removed. Therefore, a deletion from the minutes is quite evident. Questions arise and the record furnishes no explanation. Here again, a remedy appears to be available. At a regular meeting a resolution may be adopted to the effect that the pages were removed in order to erase from the record certain actions taken by the lodge that were not in accordance with the provisions of Section 14 of the Rules and Regulations. It would not be necessary that the resolution recite any part of what the minutes of such illegal meeting contained.... A lodge in which harmony does not prevail can hardly be much of an asset to the community in which it is domiciled. "Let brotherly love prevail and every moral and social virtue cement us."
PAST MASTERS ASSOCIATION VERMONT: The Grand Lodge of Vermont has a Past Masters Association. The Fifty-Second Annual Meeting of the Vermont Past Masters Association was called to order, in the Covered Bridge Dining Room of the Ramada Inn, in South Burlington, Vermont, by RW. Bro. Willard Farnham of Webster Lodge No. 61 of Winooski, at 12:40 P.M. on Wednesday, June 15, 1983. Following the Invocation given by W. Bro. Leslie F. Lowell, of Ethan Allen Lodge No. 72 of Essex Junction, a fine luncheon was served to a goodly number of the Brethren. During the luncheon the Nominating Committee recommended the following slate of Officers for the year 1983 to 1984; for President: William W. Smith of Memphremagog Lodge #65 of Newport; for Vice-President: Palmer E. Martin of Summit Lodge No. 104 of Williamstown; for Secretary: Leslie F. Lowell of Ethan Allen Lodge No. 72 of Essex Junction. No motion having been made they were elected by acclamation. M.W. Bro. Edward R Eurich was called upon to introduce the speaker for the occasion. M.W. Bro. Thomas R Dougherty, Past Grand Master of New Jersey and Director of Hospital Visitation Masonic Service Association. M. W. Bro. Dougherty gave a stirring address, the theme of which was "Accentuate the Positive." He also paid a nice tribute to our hospital visitors. There being no further business, the meeting was closed at 1:30 P.M.
PETITION OTHER BODIES NEVADA: A resolution to require a Master Mason to pass a suitable proficiency in that degree before he could petition any organization that made the degree of Master Mason a prerequisite was defeated by the Grand Lodge of Nevada.
PUBLIC INFORMATION PENNSYLVANIA: The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has an active program of public information. It is an effort to tell the public what Freemasonry is and what it is doing. It is hoped that a better image of the fraternity will be the result. This report was made to Grand Lodge:
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Rough-cut editing and screening is virtually complete on the television tape with detailed reviews of the script and scenes underway to verify facts and procedural representations. The final portion of that effort is being accomplished with the splendid cooperation of the Librarian and Curator. Arrangements for a Masonic celebrity host to introduce the program are now in progress. The documentary-style program is to be offered for public viewing in the spring. Solomon II is already previewed in teaser form to the Brethren. Worked on by Brothers Dean Vaughn and Melvin Mundie of the Committee, its full impact will soon be released. News release and news feature assistance has been provided to a number of the lodges marking special events. Radio activities were at their peak during the months of specific activities, such as the Grand Master's Days, dedication at the Patton Campus of the Masonic Conference Center and youth activities. There was little radio activity during the latter part of the year. Concluding its first year of organization, the Committee on Public Information appreciates the support it received in all areas and notes with gratitude its accomplishments. At the same time, it recognizes the magnitude of potentiality that exists and looks forward to establishing new challenges in communications on behalf of the Fraternity.
Later in the proceedings the newly elected Grand Master, William A. Carpenter, who had previously served his Grand Lodge for a number of years as its Grand Secretary, gave a most interesting inaugural address. In it he said: To help make our Fraternity more visible and viable, we now have a special Grand Lodge Committee charged with designing and promoting a Public Information Program. The excellent efforts already evidenced by this new committee will be continued during my term. In conjunction with our new human relations outreach to better acquaint a vast number of people with the true meaning and objectives of Freemasonry, another new program will be launched to even reach out and touch many of the inactive and "rusty" Masons who have wandered or drifted from Masonry's mainstream. Also appearing on our trestleboard is a continuing endeavor to develop a solid and lasting Masonic family concept with and between the Appendant Masonic Bodies. No organization can endure with any degree of success or satisfaction if, in reality, it reflects a house-divided complexion. It has been wisely stated that coming together is a beginning; staying together is progress, and working together is perfection and success. Our American way of Freemasonry, which allows for so many Appendant Bodies, does present a few problems. Having devoted most of my Masonic journey to my Blue Lodge and our Grand Lodge, I have been amazed at the percentage of Master Masons who have practically transferred their full Masonic allegiance from the Blue Lodge, that accepted them and made all their Masonic travels possible, to one or more of the Appendant Bodies. There is nothing wrong with "spreading your wings," Masonically speaking. However, it is a breach of Masonic ethics to forsake your Symbolic Lodge, the foundation of a Masonic career, which should always command our personal interest and loyalty. A true and united Masonic family of all branches of Freemasonry could and should be an immeasurable influence and impact in a nation and the world where the ideals and philosophy of Freemasonry are so urgently needed. Perhaps the time is long past, Brethren, for Freemasonry to appear more as a united force rather than just a form as it so often may appear. A united force is something we can use and direct, but a form seems to be something we can only serve and preserve or protect. The tragedy of a housedivided and even misplaced priorities is an eventual concern for survival. And, to compound the problem, men can become so concerned and determined in keeping an organization alive that they tend to forget or drift away from the very ideals that gave Freemasonry birth.
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Having shared a few priorities of my overall program, I request your continued indulgence while I share a few brief addenda or addendums, as I prefer to call them. Some are of a personal concern. Some could prove to be informative. And, some we could, and perhaps should, work together in trying to resolve: Masonic Dress - What has happened with the pride and dignity once evidenced in the way we dressed to attend our Blue Lodge? Lodge Dues - The amount of unpaid lodge dues indicated on annual audits of our lodges approaches a scandalous figure. Vanishing Masonic Emblem - Next time you are in a group of Master Masons, note the few Blue Lodge emblems being worn. The Square, the Compasses, and the letter "G," comprise the most honorable and meaningful Masonic emblems. But, where are they?
Secrecy - Just how much longer must Pennsylvania Masonry be the victim of all the so-called Masonic secrecy that surrounds us? Freemasonry is not a secret society. It could be classified as private. But, the real secret seems to be that we are not a secret organization. Yes, our Ritual and esoteric work is not for the profane. But, we should, with pride, share with our families, friends and neighbors the many ways that Freemasonry is actually a way of life. A Sleeping Giant - Often do we hear that Freemasonry is a sleeping giant. If so, isn't it time that we awaken it?
PUBLIC SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MINNESOTA: The Grand Lodge of Minnesota has a very active Public School Scholarship Program Committee. The following are only portions of its report to the Grand Lodge: A total of 466 applications, postmarked prior to February 1, were received from 269 schools. A preliminary review of the applications of 273 girls and 193 boys was made by a select committee, which identified the top ten percent for final review by the Scholarship Committee at their February 12 meeting. Members of the committee, concerned with the rapidly escalating costs of postsecondary education, the prolonged downturn in the economy, as well as the increased demand for federal and state scholastic assistance, authorized fourteen $1000, four $750 and four $500 stipends. An initial $1000 grant in memory of William Lundell was also awarded. The Minnesota Masonic Foundation designated $3000 for three of the recipients selected by the committee. Each of the recipients was selected for their predicted performance in scholastic aptitude tests, their involvement in, as well as their contributions to school, community and civic organizations, leadership, citizenship, career objectives and their personal plans to achieve their goals.
* * * This publicity can only enhance the image of Masonry, as well as answer our critics who ask: "What does Masonry do for people?" Masonic commitment to the public schools; to provide education for the children of all the people, is most eloquently addressed by a program that selects its candidates without regard to race, creed, national origin, religion, political preference or Masonic affiliation. It is exemplified by its policy of selecting equitably the numbers of each gender from candidates who plan to pursue preparation for their future at community or technical colleges, area vocational technical institutes, proprietary schools, private colleges or universities, state university systems, as well as other higher education institutions in our nation.
RESIGNATION OF GRAND OFFICER TENNESSEE: The Grand Lodge of Tennessee approved the following
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amendment to its law which regulates the manner in which a Grand Officerany Grand Officer - may resign: Amend Section 112.6, by adding a paragraph two, to read: Any elective officer of the Grand Lodge may resign his office by submitting a written letter of resignation to the Grand Master. If the Grand Master wishes to resign, he will submit a letter of resignation to the Grand Secretary. If either the Grand Treasurer or Grand Secretary resigns, the Grand Master shall appoint a qualified brother to serve pro tem until the next annual communication of the Grand Lodge. (Amended and adopted.) During the period Grand Master John T. Pigg was in office, an officer of one of the other Masonic Grand Bodies found it necessary to resign his office. The question arose as to whether he could lawfully do so. Grand Master Pigg issued an official ruling that the privilege of resignation could not be denied any Grand Officer (see page 27, 1983 Grand Lodge Proceedings). Section 104.8 covers the appointive officers, who are appointed by the Grand Master and serve at his pleasure. The addition of this paragraph would clarify the resignation rights of an elected Grand Officer.
RETIREMENT TENNESSEE: The Grand Lodge of Tennessee set the retirement age at 70 years for all employees: Amend Section 112.11(c), paragraph two to read: Any employee ofthe Grand Lodge who attains the age of seventy (70) years, shall be compelled to retire on their seventieth (70th) birthday, if an employee only, or at the end of their current term of office, if an officer of the Grand Lodge, and shall thereafter be ineligible for reelection. This amendment shall not apply to present employees who are over the specified age. (Amended and adopted.) According to the present law, the only person who has to retire at the age of seventy is the Grand Secretary, since he is the only elected employee of the Grand Lodge. This amendment would make the retirement provisions equal for all employees.
RITUAL MAINE: The Grand Lecturer of Maine included the following in his report: We hear much these days about leadership. Certainly any able leader will make plans, set goals and objectives, implement the plan, provide an evaluation period and modify the strategy where necessary. This annual report is an appropriate place to review and relate to you, Most Worshipful, and to the members of this Grand Lodge, some of the efforts made to transmit a more nearly correct knowledge of the ritual among the 202 lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction during the past Masonic year. C. H. Claudy wrote this regarding the Masonic ritual: "Truth may be taught without ritual, but truth by ritual is always taught as the original teachers desired, and makes a lasting impression on the mind of the learner." If we are to make a deep, lasting impression on the minds of our candidates, it is important - yes, essential, that the ritual be learned accurately, and that we as officers of our lodges, develop an expertise with its rendition. To be a Mason in the fullest and most complete sense requires that we teach by our dealings with mankind those virtues of charity, of kindness, of tolerance which the ritual "so forcefully inculcates by precept and by symbol." This brings to our attention still another great objective that can and will be attained through the study and use of our Masonic Ritual.
The Grand Lecturer also reported on other activities assigned to his office, and performed under his supervision:
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DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS
In addition to three ritual schools in each district, the Grand Lecturer and Assistants have planned a fourth school of Masonic education. These non-ritualistic schools provide the opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics, directed not only to officers, but the brethren in general and devoted to topics of general interest and information. The agenda for this year's program was prepared and outlines were provided by your Grand Lecturer. Each Assistant Grand Lecturer had some latitude with the topics and was assisted by the District Representative to the Committee on Masonic Education and Lodge Service, and other brethren from the various districts which they arranged. This year the topics were as follows: A. Service to the Lodge 1. You Recommended Him - Know Your Responsibilities 2. The Committee of Inquiry - Its Duties and Responsibilities B. Masonic Protocol- Balloting and the Ballot Procedure C. Reception of Masonic Visitors 1. The Grand Master and His Suite 2. The District Deputy at Official Inspection D. Master Mason and New Candidate Instruction E. A Masonic Short Talk - History, Philosophy or Symbolism These District Educational Meetings were well received by the brethren and generated many questions and much discussion. Hopefully they were of interest and provided, as M.W. Bro. Conrad Hahn would have said, "good and wholesome instruction." TABLE LODGES
Dispensations have been granted to twelve (12) lodges during the year for holding Table Lodges. In compliance with my duties, I have appointed a Grand Lodge Representative to attend each. This year I have also sent a letter to each lodge informing them of the Grand Lodge Representative, encouraging them to include him on their printed programs, and provide appropriate time for him to bring official greetings from the Grand Master and M.W. Grand Lodge of Maine. Reports from these Grand Lodge Representatives indicate that the Table Lodges are being conducted according to the Ritual and the brethren enjoy the festive fellowship. "DEGREE TEAMS"
There were ten (IO) authorized Degree Teams functioning within the state the past year. Following the policy established in 1960 that any and all "Team-Degrees" must have the approval of the Grand Lecturer, and further such approval must be renewed each year, the permits have been granted for May, 1982 to May 4, 1983. A few requests have come from groups apparently unwilling to attend a school of instruction for the degrees, or demonstrate the rendition at a full rehearsal, or groups having only a very few members present at a school of instruction; these I have not authorized to work. The degree teams which were granted approval have done excellent work and have provided a model of excellence for many lodges. The teams promote the spirit and benefit of visitation.
WEST VIRGINIA: The Grand Lecturer of West Virginia included the following in his report, which we deem pertinent to any jurisdiction. It may seem trite to mention the constant need to forbid those few Brethren from irtiectinginto the ritual of the second section of the Master Masons Degree, their personal idiosyncrasies, ideas repugnant to true ritualists. The sixth landmark, "The Legend of the Third Degree," is immutable, so states our ancient charge. When attempts to alter it appear, they should be reproved without apology. Speaking of our ancient charges, a few of our Brethren need to study and familiarize themselves with these charges, so that every word is pronounced correctly and the whole is read in an impressive manner.
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Our Ritual, the lessons and philosophy it contains, delivered properly, has seldom failed to accomplish its intended effect, which is to impress and inspire our initiates. To me, our ritual is the gateway to the stars in Freemasonry and cannot be overemphasized.
SCHOLASTIC AID PROGRAM PENNSYLVANIA: The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania heard this report of its scholastic aid program. The Committee on Education Gifts and Loans, Chairman Arthur R. Diamond, R. W. Grand Treasurer, has been deeply involved in the two most important functions of this Committee's effort. First, the allocation of funds to the applicants (of which there are many) and, secondly, the most important and acute problem of the return of past-due loans from previous recipients. There are two basic problems involved: locating the individual and the reluctance of the person to pay back the debt. More stringent collection methods are being employed. The cooperation of all Masons and lodges who are involved as recommenders of these individuals for consideration and who received scholastic aid but who are now delinquent will be required. At present count, there are 265 individuals who are receiving scholastic aid. Granting of scholarship aid has been suspended until overdue outstanding grants are collected and returned to the education fund. It seems totally unfair for the Grand Lodge not to be in a position to continue our worthwhile scholastic program so vitally needed because the sons and daughters of Masons who were helped to get an education now refuse to pay back their moral and financial obligations. Necessary steps are being taken to collect.
Other Masonic organizations, particularly the Knights Templar Educational Foundation, have found that care must be exercised when making loans to insure a good payback record. Many students, especially those borrowing from the United States Government, have shown little desire to repay their educational loans. This is a real problem. WEST VIRGINIA: The Grand Master of West Virginia reported on the Scholastic Endowment Trust of the Grand Lodge. He said: I am pleased to inform you that the Trust Fund has accumulated funds in excess of $1,391,000.00. Worthy students of West Virginia and Marshall Universities receive support from the earnings of these funds. We express our deep appreciation to the Sarah and Pauline Maier Scholarship Foundation, Incorporated as they have continued to match all contributions dollar for dollar.
SCOTTISH RITE LODGES LOUSIANA: The Grand Master of Louisiana noted that thejurisdiction was unique in having Scottish Rite Lodges working as some of its subordinate lodges. He said: Our State is unique in that we have ten lodges in New Orleans which comprise the Sixteenth Masonic District and utilize the Scottish Rite Ritual. This District has made great progress this year under the able direction of D.D.G.M., R.W. Bro. Larry Hinyup and are to be commended for their activities. Another comment on this District appears in my report under the topic "Grand Lecturers."
SAM HOUSTON - FREEMASON TENNESSEE: The Grand Lodge of Tennessee reported the dedication of a monument to the memory of Sam Houston, former Governor of Tennessee and the first President of the Lone Star State of Texas.
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On March 3, 1984, the Grand Officers dedicated a monument to the memory of Sam Houston, Freemason, at the Sam Houston school house in Blount County. Brother Houston was Governor of Tennessee and Texas and was the first president of the Lone Star Republic. He was a member of Cumberland No.8 in Nashville.
SMALLER LODGES NEEDED COLORADO: The Grand Master of Colorado thinks our big problems are in the metropolitan areas, and that we need more smaller lodges: The where is quite simple to answer. The problems lie in the Metropolitan areas, especially those that are growing rapidly. For example: The three (3) Lodges in Colorado Springs have lost 40% of their membership in the past fourteen (14) years, while the population of the Colorado Springs area has quadrupled. Why is this? The Master has taken on more workmen than he has work for. There are just too many members to keep busy, so the member develops a "Let George do it" syndrome, (I am one out of 400,500, or 600 members - I will never be missed). These Brothers do not attend Lodge; neither do they encourage others to attend. The uninitiated certainly are not swayed to petition Freemasonry by the fervor of these Brothers. The Grand Lodge of Nevada has a provision in their Masonic Code that when a Lodge approaches two hundred (200) members, the Lodge members are encouraged to form a new Lodge. We need many smaller lodges scattered strategically throughout the Metropolitan areas. Every major housing complex could use a lodge. This would bring together Brothers, not only to work in Masonry, but also for the community betterment, especially schools.
The Grand Master went on to say: The only bright spot has been the smaller non-metro lodges where the attendance at my visits has reached as high as 60% to 70%, or from fifteen (15) to twenty (20) times the percentage of the Metropolitan Lodges. I found these smaller Lodges generally to be more hospitable and more generous in their hospitality. I found this to be true whether North, East, South or West. Thirty-four (34) Colorado Lodges showed a gain in membership this year: Those With: 100 or less members 100 to 200 members 200 to 300 members over 300 members
Number of Lodges: 18 12 3 1
53% 35% 9% 3%
88% of the Lodges showing gain have two hundred (200) or fewer members.
SOJOURNER AND THE RUSTY NAIL NEVADA: The Grand Master of Nevada encouraged his brethren to get acquainted with sojourning brethren and invite them to lodge. He described one effort to get them back, which was highly successful: Many of you present today know a Sojourning Brother. A member of a lodge in a sister jurisdiction. These sojourners are Masons like each of us. They need our fellowship. I think it is incumbent upon each lodge and its membership to seek these Brethren out and ask them to become involved with Nevada Masonry. This year Boulder City Lodge No. 37 presented a "Rusty Nail Degree." The plea went out to all Sojourners in the area. "Are you a Mason?" they ask. "Have you been unable to attend a lodge for some reason? Do you want to become associated with a friendly lodge?" The night of the degree some forty (40) Sojourners attended this special degree. Would you believe all those in attendance had a current dues card except one? The one who did not had a current Scottish Rite dues card. The end result was six (6) of these members affiliated and a majority of the rest now attend lodge on a semi-regular basis.
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SOLICITATION DELAWARE: The Grand Master of Delaware made the following recommendation relative to discussing Freemasonry with a prospective candidate: We frequently come in contact with a brother Mason who waited years to be asked to become a member. In some instances, a father feels that he is not permitted to "talk Masonry" with his son. There are many ways to encourage a man to manifest interest in Masonry and to eventually inquire about membership. We want to talk with men who are already Masons at heart. The Committee recommends that the following statement be inserted in a suitable section of the Code: "There is no objection to neutrally worded approach being made to a man who is considered to be a suitable candidate for Freemasonry. After the procedure for obtaining membership in a Masonic Lodge is explained, the potential candidate should be left to make his own decision and come of his own free will."
IOWA: The Grand Secretary of Iowa gave the following information and tabulation on a discussion solicitation held at each of their area conferences. It is important to note that there is a substantial element in our fraternity who would modify our present rules on the subject. Following concentrated pressure from one of the dependent bodies to eliminate Section 386n* of the Masonic Code of Iowa, time was allotted to discuss solicitation at each of the Conferences. Following discussion, a written survey was taken giving the brethren three choices - (1) Leave 386n as it is, (2) Delete 386n entirely, (3) Modify 386n. *386n - Solicitation. It is unmasonic to urge profanes to become members, but whether or not such action constitutes a triable offense is a question for the lodge, depending upon the facts of each case. The following is a tabulation of the feelings of those participating in the survey. We think it is interesting. Conference Location
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Emmetsburg Red Oak Council Bluffs Mason City Postville Fairfield Ames Dysart Cedar Rapids
Leave 386n As It Is
Delete 386n Entirely
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0 0 0 0 1 3 4 0 1 9
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Modify 386n
11 3 18 20 22 11 31 20
..1Z 173
While a majority of the brethren (58.6%) want to leave the law unchanged, it does not alter the fact that 39.3 percent think it should be modified. An insignificant two percent would completely eliminate the ban on solicitation. We believe many of those who wish to "modify" need only to understand the difference between proper and improper solicitation. The fact remains - any member of this Grand Lodge may submit an amendment to the Masonic Code of Iowa. Any amendment, properly submitted, MUST be considered by the delegates at the next Annual Communication and, ifapproved by two-thirds ofthe voting delegates, it is adopted and becomes Masonic law. (IT STILL IS YOUR GRAND LODGE, BRETHREN.)
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STATE OF THE CRAFT IDAHO: The Grand Master ofIdaho had some very pertinent comments on the State of the Craft that could easily apply to almost anyjurisdiction. He said: Our imminent problems in many of our lodges are: the lack of developing leadership; the advancing age profile; and the very real need to attract new members to our order. The lethargy, indifference, and lack of motivation have caused leadership problems. Unless younger Masons become interested, the burden will continue to fall on older Masons. It is well to have high standards but if very few are willing to meet those standards, they become self defeating in purpose. Our first priority should be to promote lodge programs that will stimulate interest and induce motivation to accept responsibilities. We all realize the need to bring young men to our Craft. The biological process dictates that our time span is limited to a narrow spectrum and we must move on and let others occupy our places. The past two decades have been difficult times for all fraternities. It was a period of focus on individuality, personal freedom, of permissive standards that allowed anything as long as it wasn't harming someone else, of great emphasis on personal rights and of doing one's own thing. Along the way we forgot with all the independence also comes responsibilities, not only to ourselves, but to others. During my recent travels I have seen signs of renaissance of spiritual awakening and awareness of the need of one human being for another, that indeed man doesn't live by bread alone. There seems to be a search among our young people for those values that most of us here learned at our parents' feet. It was those so called "old fashioned" virtues that enabled our parents to go through a terrible depression and later gave us the strength to win a great war. Masonry has always espoused these values. When the trend was away from these tenets, those seeking admission to our order also declined. Now that it appears, however faintly that pendulum is swinging the other way, will we again have candidates awaiting at our doors as they did during the 1950s? No, my Brethren not unless we change some of our ways. Masons have acquired a syndrome of secrecy and of self indulgence in their own nobility. Many in our ranks seem to believe that everything about Masonry should be kept in ourselves and depend on our noble stance to attract new members. Our stance as Masons is important but that doesn't influence many to become members of our order. I am a member of a small rural lodge of about sixty members. If we could influence just half of our eligible sons and sons-in-law we would double our membership. If we can't influence members of our own household how do we expect to influence others? DuringJune of this year, I traveled many miles wearing a cap with a Masonic emblem. Only one person noticed and made an inquiry. He was a young man at a service station who asked if I was a carpenter. We have lost our place in the sun! We must regain our visibility in society. Lodges can help by promoting and participating in public affairs as charity, recognizing efficient public officials, honoring school teachers, taking part in certain civic affairs and so forth. Yet it is the individual Mason who can make the biggest contribution by telling the story of Masonry to friends, business and social acquaintances, to their own families and neighbors. It is a duty incumbent on all of us.
The Committee on Masonic Education reported additional information on the State of the Craft to the Grand Lodge of Idaho: The problems of our Fraternity continue to remain the same, and if statistics mean anything, we have been creating them ourselves. Our greatest need is to reduce our Losses; while Prepaid Life Memberships are growing, they could be increased with greater speed; our Charity programs need considerably more attention; well planned
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Communications improve attendance; visitation programs always show gratifying results, but remain over-looked by many lodges; the advancement of all candidates and a reduction in losses from NPD and Demits is mandatory; our coaching and instruction of candidates can and should be improved; and we need a better and more complete understanding of Masonic Law. Following a gain of 22 members for the year ending on June 30, 1961, ourjurisdiction attained its highest membership of 14,916. Since that date, our membership has maintained a consistent decline. During the past 20 years our lodges have initiated an average of 250 candidates each year, and during that same period there have been only 207 Master Masons raised annually. These losses have resulted from "failures to advance," and with 43 candidates lost each year, it represents a total of 860 candidates wasted. There is nothing in Masonry that develops and maintains the interest, activity, and proficiency of a lodge like the election and advancement of candidates. When there are degrees to confer, a lodge normally goes to work; but when there is a failure to maintain proficiency in the basic requirement, the same basic mediocrity prevails in the other functions and duties of the lodge, and the NPD's and demits become a very serious problem. As a result, we waste our time, blame our requirements, criticism becomes our dominant profession, and we proceed to convince ourselves that there is something basically wrong with our system. We tend to blame the candidate for his failure to advance, we choose to disregard the annual loss of 160 Master Masons who were dropped for non-payment of Dues, and the annual loss of 80 Master Masons by reason of demits. We must advance candidates, and we must maintain membership- but what have our lodges done to assure the advancement of candidates and the continued membership of its Master Masons? We have lost 4,800 Master Masons, plus the 860 wasted candidates - or a total of 5,660 Master Masons. We continue to complain about a lack of petitions, but generally our jurisdiction has not had a petition problem - instead we have a more serious problem which we need to recognize. We need to avoid all waste by advancing every candidate we elect. This is not an easy program, but it needs to be our goal. When we have labored to make Master Masons, then every lodge needs to develop programs which will maintain the continued membership of all of them. If we had retained the Master Masons we raised, our present membership would be 15,687 -less the average annual death rate of2.6%, and our present membership would be 15,280, or an increase of 264 over our highest membership on June 30, 1961.
SUSPENDED FOR NONPAYMENT OF DUES IOWA: The Grand Secretary of Iowa elaborates on suspension for nonpayment of dues as being the great challenge. We agree that it is a great challenge, but we do not agree that we should depend entirely on the lodge Secretary to prevent suspensions. He is only one member and only one officer, and all the other members and officers in particular should help shoulder the burden. While there are some secretaries who do not perform their assigned tasks as well as others, none should be expected to take a propriety posture in relation to their office. Most secretaries we know are not full-time, salaried officers of the lodge, who can devote their full time and attention to the collection of dues. The Grand Secretary has some interesting figures and comments: This continues to be a great CHALLENGE. We still feel the real key to this problem rests with the subordinate lodge Secretary and we shall continue our efforts to do all we can to assist in this matter.
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In 1982, we borrowed an idea from another Grand Jurisdiction: Each lodge was asked to submit a list of brothers whose 1982 dues were not paid by October 1. Each of these brothers received a very carefully worded, personal letter from the Grand Master reminding him that, should he be experiencing financial problems, there were provisions for the lodge to remit his dues. These brothers were urged to so advise the Grand Master if there were such problems. The letter went on to say that, unless the dues were paid (or had been remitted by the lodge) by the November Stated Communication, the Secretary would have no choice other than to suspend the brother for N.P.D. Ofthe 467 lodges, 336 (71.9%) participated in this program. The following tables show the comparison of the participating and non-participating lodges with the number of S.N.P.D.'s in 1982 and 1981. (In 1981 and other previous years, the Grand Master's letter went to the brother AFTER he was S.N.P.D. rather than BEFORE the action.) Participating lodges 336 Grand Master's letters sent 3,775 S.N.P.D. 1981 S.N.P.D. 1982 Percentage change 133 Non-Participating lodges S.N.P.D. 1981 S.N.P.D. 1982 Percentage change Combined Statistics 469 lodges S.N.P.D. 1981 1,083 S.N.P.D. 1982 981 - 9.4% Percentage change Numerical change - 102 fewer S.N.P.D. in 1982
872 734 -15.8%
211 247 +17.1%
A number of brethren did respond to the Grand Master's letter (3,775 letters were sent as compared to the final S.N.P.D. of981). Thirty brethren did admit financial problems (in these cases, the lodge was immediately advised and the dues remitted). Still- the end result - the number of S.N.P.D.'s, when compared with the previous year (a decrease of only 102), was disappointing. By and large, the lodges appreciated this help, but there were enough complaints of brothers being offended by having the matter "turned over to the Grand Master" that we shall revert to the practice of past years and the Grand Master's letter shall be sent AFTER S.N.P.D. rather than before.
The Grand Master certainly should be commended for the gigantic effort of mailing out nearly 4,000 letters, which undoubtedly helped to curb the number of suspensions. MISSISSIPPI: Maya suspended member be tried for a Masonic offense? This question was posed to the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, and the following answer given: QUESTI0 N: We would like you to inform us whether a trial for unmasonic conduct is still required or not under these circumstances. The brother who is involved was in good standing at the time, but since has been suspended for non-payment of dues. Brother A. B. was arrested and charged with possession of and intent to deliver more than one ounce of marijuana. He appeared before a Judge, pled guilty, and was sentenced to three years. This being his first felony, the sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation. At the end of the probation, if there have been no violations, he will have the right to have the court expunge from the criminal records this proceeding. Is a trial necessary? If not, would one be necessary if the brother gets reinstated?
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ANSWER: The brother should be placed on trial for unmasonic conduct. One suspended for non-payment of dues may be tried for unmasonic conduct without being restored to membership. (Judicial Decisions, Discipline, Rule 2) A suspended civil sentence does not absolve the lodge from doing his Masonic duty. (Judicial Decisions, Discipline, rule I). NEW BRUNSWICK: The Grand Master of New Brunswick said this about S.N.P.D.: N.P.D. is an area of concern, that appears all too frequently in Grand Lodge reports. I feel we have talked around this subject too long, and the time has come when we must come to grips with it, and do something positive. In some manner we must change these declining statistics. It has to start when we accept a candidate. To impress on him, the importance of his commitment. He must be educated and informed, after he has taken his degrees, of what he has joined and the importance of maintaining that membership. The option of the demit should also be explained to each candidate. Many are completely unaware of it. I know that Masonry is not for everyone and some join only to become disenchanted and they let their membership slip. The question that bothers me, when I hear a list of NPD names read in open lodge is this: Are these men still Masons? How have we failed in keeping them? They have been initiated, passed and raised and made Masons, armed with all the Grips and pass words of the Order. Does this act of black listing them make them any less Masons. The thing they did not do was pay their dues.
VETERANS TENNESSEE: The Grand Lodge of Tennessee lists several types of veteran Freemasons. There is listed in the proceedings not only those who have 50 or more years of membership, but some 30 secretaries who have served their lodges for more than 25 years, and 24 members with more than 70 years of membership - one with 85 years as a Master Mason.
WIDOW'S PROGRAM ARIZONA: The Grand Lodge of Arizona has a very active and aggressive Widow's program. The committee reported the following: The Grand Lodge Widows Committee wishes to report that we have had another successful year, with each lodge having various types of presentations of the WIDOW PINS. Each lodge has its own particular method of presentation, some of the lodges take the widows out for a dinner, others have a dinner at the lodge and have one of the youth groups assist in the presentation by presenting a flower to the widow. Some of the lodges present poinsettias to them at Christmas time, and most all of the lodges keep in touch with widows and invite them to events that they are to attend. The reaction to these presentations are very gratifying, as the widows are greatly pleased and feel they have been honored and not forgotten.
70-YEAR PLAQUES VIRGINIA: The Grand Lodge of Virginia awards 70-year plaques to those eligible to receive them. One brother who received his 70-year plaque was also over one hundred years of age.
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PLAQUES BEARING THE SEAL OF THE GRAND LODGE ARE AWARDED TO MASONIC VETERANS OF SEVENTY OR MORE YEARS
YORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE The York Rite Sovereign College has been accepted in a majority ofjurisdictions in this country. However, there are still a few jurisdictions which do not permit the establishment of this organization. In all fairness it should be said that in the beginning it was grossly misunderstood by many influential brethren who feared that it was formed for the purpose of competing with existing organizations with similar goals and purposes. After observing its
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activities over a period of years, some of these are changing their positions. ARIZONA: The Grand Lodge of Arizona a year ago ruled against the formation ofa unit of the York Rite Sovereign College in thatjurisdiction. This year the Grand Lodge did an about face, and approved the formation of the Sovereign College. The General Policy Committee reported as follows, which was approved: Careful consideration was given at the time by the then Grand Master which resulted in his decision (now identified as Dec. No. 107). However, we believe that it was based on incomplete knowledge of the scope and purposes of the organization and that it was poorly presented. We believe that the York Rite Soverign College would benefit York Rite in Arizona and, therefore, recommend approval of this recommendation.
CONCLUSION We close this, our twenty-second review as the Fraternal Correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, with a feeling of satisfaction that we have brought to our Craft some matters of interest to all Masons, whatever their basic interests may have been. We have strived to make our reviews comprehensive, covering a broad area of Masonic interest, and never have we taken a vertical or direct approach to accomplish a single purpose. We have attempted to serve all of the Craft to the best of our ability. We would like to close this review with the words of M.W. Rudyardo V. Bunda, Grand Master of the Philippines, following his installation as Grand Master. He said: I am happy to see here tonight the members of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Their presence reminds us that whatever we are, whether we are a Master of the Royal Secret, a Knight Templar, a Sir Knight, or a Shriner, we are all Masons. I am also pleased to acknowledge the presence of the Eastern Stars and the Amaranth. You are indeed my great inspiration. Also not to be missed tonight are our DeMolays, Rainbows and Jobbies. They are our tomorrow's hope. I want to thank your Past Grand Masters who are here tonight. You have at different times travelled the road that I am about to travel. Kindly allow me to consult with you from time to time and avail of your wisdom and experiences. To all of you, my brethren, sisters and friends who graced this occasion, I say thank you. It is a great event in the life of a Mason, a distinct honor and a great privilege to be elected and installed Grand Master of our Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines. As I take upon the responsibilities of this office amidst the grandeur of this resplendent installation ceremonies, I cannot but pause and reflect on the significance of it all.
INDEX Key to Lodge Hall: 39c
Arab Grand Master: 5c Argentina - Great Britain: 6c
Library: 39c Life membership: 40c Lodge is not a building: 42c Lodge of Research: 42c
Backward glance: 3c Bernt Balchen: 6c Brazil: 22c Brotherhood: 9c Burglary: IOc
Masonic Homes: 44c Masonic leadership: 44c Masonic license plates: 45c Masonic Memorial Hospital: 45c Masonry and Mormonism: 46c Masonic secrecy: 43c Memorial service: 52c Methodists and Masonry: 43c
Charity: Ilc China: Ilc Collars and jewels: IOc Computer: 13c Concurrent jurisdiction: 14c Cuba: 22c
Nigeria: 23c Degree teams: 18c DeMolay: 14c Drugs and liquor: 18c Dues card: 19c
Pages torn from minute book: 53c Past Masters Association: 54c Petition other bodies: 54c Poinsett: 32c Prayer: 3c Public information: 54c Public school program: 56c
Education: 19c Financial: 21c Flags of mighty empires: 21c Fraternal relations: 21c; Mayo Clinic, 21c Funeral service: 25c
Resignation of Grand Officer: 56c Retirement: 57c Ritual: 57c
G. W. Masonic National Memorial: 28c German memorabilia: 28c Grand Lodge recognition: 28c Grand Master's jewel: 28c
Sam Houston, Freemason: 59c Seventy-year plaque: 65c Scholastic aid: 59c Scottish Rite Lodges: 59c Smaller Lodges needed: 60c Sojourners and the rusty nail: 60c Solicitation: 61c Spain: 23c State of the Craft: 62c S.N.P.D.: 63c
History and heritage: 29c Humor: 29c Iran: 23c Irish Masonry: 29c Irregular and illegal Masons: 32c Italy: 23c
Veterans: 65c Widows' program: 65c
John Wayne: 38c Jurisprudence: 39c
York Rite Sovereign College: 66c
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INDEX TO 1984 PROCEEDINGS ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER Appreciation Area Meetings Conclusion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America Consents and Permissions Consolidations and Mergers of Lodges Cornerstones and Dedications Dispensations District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers Grand Lodge Disaster and Relief Fund Grand Lodge Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Master's Breakfast Grand Master's Itinerary 1983-1984 . . .. Harry S. Truman Centennial Year Healings Introduction Masonic Home of Missouri Masonic Home of Missouri - Western Unit Masonic Service Association Field Agents Necrology Memorial Service Order of the Eastern Star Recommendations Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .................................................... State of the Craft Trial Commissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . youth................................................................. Youth and Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES AMENDMENTS OF BY-LAWS ADOPTED BY GRAND LODGE AT 1984 ANNUAL COMMUNICATION In re: Section 1.010. Time and Place , In re: Section 4.030(g). District Deputy Grand Masters - Powers and Duties In re: Section 8.130. Notice to Grand Secretary In re: Section 9.035. Audit Committee In re: Section 9.170. Masonic Home Information Representative. . . . . . . . . . .. In re: Section 13.090. Committee of Investigation AMENDMENTS OF BY-LAWS REJECTED BY GRAND LODGE AT 1984 ANNUAL COMMUNICATION In re: Section 2.050(e). The Grand Lecturer In re: Section 10.010. Fees for the Degrees AMENDMENT OF BY路LAWS WITHDRAWN BY PROPONENTS In re: Section 5.120. Ritual. and Section 5.130. Forms and Ceremonies AMENDMENTS OF BY-LAWS PROPOSED AT 1984 ANNUAL COMMUNICATION TO LIE OVER FOR ACTION AT 1985 ANNUAL COMMUNICATION: In re: Section 2.010(1). The Grand Master In re: Section 2.040(g). The Grand Secretary In re: Section 2.170(b). Retirement and Pensions In re: Section 2.170(d). Retirement and Pensions In re: Section 6.101. Grand Lodge Office. Location
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF M.W. GRAND MASTER-ELECT VERN H. SCHNEIDER OF TIME AND PLACE OF 164TH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION - SEPTEMBER 1985 135 APPOINTMENTS 152 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF GRAND MASTER ROBERT J. CREDE . BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI (1983-1984) 39 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI (1984-1985) 160 CALL FROM LABOR 13,88 CALL TO LABOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16, 89 "The Celebration of Life" 9 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION OF LODGE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE GRAND LODGE DISASTER-RELIEF FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 86 CLOSING 156 COOK, LEWIS C. WES - GRAND MASTER 1975-1976 The Celebration of Life 9 Dedication of One Hundred Sixty-Third Annual Communication........... 6 Remarks 5, 6, 144 CREDE, ROBERT J. - GRAND MASTER 1983-1984 Address 17 Biographical Sketch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Photograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Frontispiece Presentation and Introduction 5 Presentations to M.W. Brother Creede 97, 156 Remarks 6, 10, 89, 140, 149 DEDICATION OF THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION 6 DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS (1984-1985) 161 DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS (1984-1985) 161 ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 60, 87 ELECTION OF MASONIC HOME DIRECTORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 FIFTY-YEAR BUTTON RECIPIENTS DURING YEAR 1983-1984 121 GRAND LODGE OFFICERS (1983-1984) 3,5 GRAND LODGE OFFICERS (1984-1985) 152, 157, Back Cover GRAND REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED AND RECOMMENDED 111 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES TO AND FROM MISSOURI 209 GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT 171 HONOR LODGES - GRAND LODGE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 76 INSTALLATION: Installing Officers 152 Grand Lodge Officers for 1984-1985 152 INTRODUCTIONS: Board of Directors and Staff of Masonic Home of Missouri 12 District Deputy Grand Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 District Deputy Grand Lecturers 12 Grand Lodge Officers 1983-1984 5 Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of Other Grand Lodges 11 Grand Officers of Other Grand Lodges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Past Grand Masters of Missouri 10 Past Grand Treasurer and Past Grand Lecturer of Missouri 11 Representatives of Organizations of The Masonic Family of Missouri 11, 14 JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE - REPORT: On Consents, Permissions, and Healing Orders 137 On Dispensations 137 On Proposed Amendments of By-Laws: In re: Section 1.010. Time and Place 137
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In re: Section 2.050(e). The Grand Lecturer 142 In re: Section 4.030(g). District Deputy Grand Masters. Powers and Duties 138 In re: Section 5.120. Ritual. and Section 5.130. Forms and Ceremonies 141 In re: Section 8.130. Notice to Grand Secretary 138 In re: Section 9.035. Audit Committee 139 In re: Section 9.170. Masonic Home Information Representative. . . . . . . . .. 139 In re: Section 10.010. Fees for Degrees 140 In re: Section 13.090. Committee of Investigation 141 Remarks of Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 137, 140, 143 186 LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI: 39 Officers, Directors, Staff (1983-1984) 160 Officers, Directors, Staff (1984-1985) Report 41 "A MASONIC REVIEW" lc MESSAGES AND GREETINGS........................................... 13 MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH: 81 Officers 1983-1984 Officers 1984-1985 161 Report 79 NOMINATIONS FOR MASONIC HOME BOARD OF DIRECTORS........ 13 OPENING............................................................... 6 161 PAST GRAND MASTERS OF MISSOURI - LIVING PAST GRAND TREASURER 161 PAST GRAND LECTURER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 161 PHOTOGRAPHS: Grand Master Robert J. Crede (1983-1984) Frontispiece Grand Master Vern H. Schneider (1984-1985) 212 Grand Lodge Officers (1983-1984) 2 Members of Masonic Home Board of Directors and Eastern Star Grand Chapter Advisory Board 38 PRESENTATION TO M.W. BROTHER ROBERT J. CREDE 97,156 PRESENTATIONS TO M.W. GRAND MASTER VERN H. SCHNEIDER 153 64 PROFICIENCY CARDS AND CERTIFICATES PROPOSED AMENDMENTS OF BY-LAWS FOR ACTION IN 1985: In re: Section 2.010(1). The Grand Master 149 In re: Section 2.040(q). The Grand Secretary 150 In re: Section 2.170(b). Retirements and Pensions 150 In re: Section 2.170(d). Retirement and Pensions 151 In re: Section 6.101. Grand Lodge Office. Location 151 RECOGNITION OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS EMERITUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 REMARKS: 6,10,89,140,149 M.W. Grand Master RobertJ. Crede RW. Deputy Grand Master Vern H. Schneider 37 143 M.W. Past Grand Master J. Edward Blinn M.W. Past Grand Master Frank P. Briggs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 M.W. Past Grand Master Lewis C. Wes Cook 5,6, 144 141 M.W. Past Grand Master Earl K. Dille M.W. Past Grand Master J. Morgan Donelson 137, 140, 143 152 M.W. Past Grand Master Fielding A. Poe 145 M.W. Past Grand Master Walter L. Walker RW. Senior Grand Warden Charles E. Scheurich 156 RW. District Deputy Grand Lecturer Laymon A. Allgood - Dist. 49 145 83 M.W. Grand Master Voy W. Brown of Arkansas
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M.W. Grand Master Robert D. Metcalf of Iowa 0 0 0 0.... M.W. Grand Master Lawrence D. Winegardner of Kansas 0000.... M.W. Grand Master Robert A. Metcalf of Nebraska M.W. Grand Master Bob C. Morrison of Oklahoma........................ M.W. Grand Master James E. McDaniel of Tennessee...................... M.W. Past Grand Master Raymond H. Bachman of Illinois, Executive SecretaryTreasurer of Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America M.W. Past Grand Master Robert S. Stevens of Indiana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MoW. Past Grand Master Marvin E. Fowler of District of Columbia, SecretaryTrea~u~er of George Washington Masonic National Memorial ASSOCiation M.W. Past Grand Master Thomas R Dougherty of New Jersey, Director of Hospital Visitation Program of the Masonic Service Association of the United States RW. Deputy Grand Master William E. Day of Wisconsin RW. Grand Secretary Albert O. Arnold, Jr. of Kansas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R.E. Grand Commander Robert G. Bird 0............... Worthy Grand Matron Jean Cox (Mrs. Paul Cox) Worthy Grand Patron William D. Tidwell State Master Councilor D. Kent Baker - DeMolay 0....................... Grand Bethel Honored Queen Beth Kennon - Job's Daughters .... Two Unidentified Brothers 140, REPORT OF THE AUDITOR REPORT OF THE GRAND LECTURER Recognition of District Deputy Grand Lecturers Emeritus REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY 0. 00. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Fifty-Year Button Recipients during Year 1983-1984 REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER Report on Amount of Contributions by Lodge for Grand Lodge Disaster-Relief Fund REPORT OF THE MASONIC HOME REPORT OF MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: Appeals and Grievances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Building Supervisory Board By-Laws Chartered Lodges Correspondence .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "A MASONIC REVIEW" Credentials 10, Entertainment of Distinguished Guests George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association Grand Lodge Charity Grand Lodge Office Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Lodge Parade Grand Master's Address 00000. . . . . .. Harry S. Truman Centennial Jurisprudence 0000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Lodges Under Dispensation 000.................................... Masonic Boards of Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Masonic Education Honor Lodges 00 00. . . . . . . . . . . Mileage and Per Diem Necrology 0 00. Memorial Service 0.
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Public Relations Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........... Recognition of Grand Lodge of Gabon (Africa) Relief and Charity Ritual Proficiency Cards and Certificates Ways and Means: BUDGET FOR YEAR OCTOBER 15, 1984-0CTOBER 14, 1985 Youth SCHNEIDER, VERN H. - GRAND MASTER 1984-1985: Announcement of TIME and PLACE of 1985 Annual Communication Installation Address Photograph Remarks............................................................... Report of Masonic Home SPECIAL COMMITTEES (1984-1985) STANDING COMMITTEES (1984-1985) TRUMAN, HARRY S. The Celebration of Life Dedication of the One Hundred Sixty-Third Annual Communication Report of Harry S. Truman Centennial Committee and Resolution
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