2012 #2 - Missouri Lodge of Research Newsletter

MISSOURI Lodge of Research

Missouri Lodge of Research (MLR) Meeting in Columbia May 12, 2012

SEMI-ANNUAL MLR MEETING This Semi-Annual Meeting of the Missouri Lodge of Research was held in the Dining Room of the Masonic Complex in Columbia on Saturday, May 12th. The MLR WB was not present having been called out of state. At 12:00 Noon, the dining full of Bothers, many with ladies, our SW, RWB Nick Cichielo opened the meeting, called for the “Pledge of Allegiance” followed by prayer by our Chaplain RWB Dale Roller. He then stated that we would go, by table directed, through the serving line and following the meal and dessert, would reconvene for introductions followed by our honored guest speaker.

After the delicious meal of salad, mostaccioli, roll, cake and coffee or tea, RWB Ron Jones, GLMO SGD, was called to introduce all Grand Lodge Officers present.

There were 11 present including our Grand Master, MWB John Hess who was welcomed with Masonic Grand Honors. There were also three Past Grand Masters present.

The MLR line was then introduced and ALL were present except WB Houge who was in Texas. DDGMs and DDGLs present were introduced followed by three Kansas GL Officers present. Officers from Missouri Scottish Rite and Grand York Rite bodies were introduced.

At this time, RWB Aaron Shoemaker was called upon to introduce our speaker, WB Arturo deHoyos, Grand Archivist and Grand Historian for the Supreme Council, 33°, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Washington, DC. Affectionately called the "Grand Archivist of the Universe", he is the author, editor and translator of many books and articles. His encyclopedic knowledge of Masonry and multilingual abilities has made his works popular among Masons seeking "More Light".

W.B. de Hoyos is a Past Master of McAllen Lodge No. 1110, AF & AM of Texas, an Honorary Member of John Blair Lodge No. 187, A.F. & A.M. of Virginia, an Honorary Member of Esoterika Lodge No. 316, F & AM of Washington and a full member of Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, United Grand Lodge of England. He holds the 33°, Grand Cross of Honour, in the

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Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, the KYCH in the York Rite, and belongs to many other Masonicorganizations.

WB deHoyos stated that his talk today would be titled “What is Freemasonry?” Or better yet, “What freemasonry IS … . and What It ISN’T!” Not necessarily from the point of Freemasons only, but as viewed by individuals who are not Freemasons and don’t really know what it is all about. It is evident that there are many sources from which to gain information, good and bad, but that there are many that don’t know what they are writing about. He gave many interesting stories how Freemasonry has been viewed but explained that misconceptions of what it is really all about is missed by most of those who are not Freemasons. After a while, he asked that the ladies present be excused so that we, the REAL Freemasons, could do some exploration, questions and answers about anything in Freemasonry. What a great session ending about 1:45PM. RWB Cichielo brought up that the MLR leadership had today discussed the need for a dues increase. This would be discussed and voted upon at the fall meeting. The MLR “Masonic Library” will begin being established upstairs in the Masonic Complex across from the Museum. It was then announced that our Truman Lecture Series speaker at the MLR Breakfast at Grand Lodge this year will be Brother Clifton Truman Daniel, Harry S Truman’s Grandson, who was Initiated, Passed and Raised several months ago in an Illinois Lodge as reported in the Spring 2010 Vol. 57 No 2 Missouri Freemason Magazine.

WE RECENTLY LOST TWO NOTABLE, DYNAMIC, NOTABLE PAST GRAND MASTERS

MWB William Chapman, PGM 1971; PM Mo Lodge of Research 1984 Chapman, W.H. Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Naples, Florida on March 21, 2012.

He was 88 years old. Born in Webster Groves, Missouri in 1923, Bill graduated from Webster Groves High School in 1941. After two years at Washington University in St. Louis, he graduated in 1944 from Iowa State College with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He served three years in the United States Navy, concluding his tour with an honorable discharge as Lieutenant (j.g.). Upon the untimely passing of their father, Bill and his brother Bob took the reins of The Chapman Insurance Agency, which their father had founded in 1934. In 1972 a merger formed the new company, Chapman-Sander, Inc., from which Bill retired in 2005 after 53 years of service to his clients. In addition to his successful career in the insurance business, Bill was a dedicated community leader. He was commended for his exemplary service to his community by being named Citizen of the Year in 1961. Bill was initiated into Freemasonry in 1946 in Webster Groves Lodge where he held many positions of leadership, including Worshipful Master in 1957. In 1949, Bill joined the Scottish Rite. He served as President of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. He was the 125th Grand Master of the State of Missouri in 1970. He was a member of the Board of Governors, St. Louis Unit, of Shriners Hospitals for Children, twice serving as Chairman. Bill was the beloved husband of Patricia Moores Chapman, and of the late Betty Ann (Bets) Lyders Chapman; loving father of Thomas W. (Judy) Chapman of Rowlett, Texas and Barb C. (Thom) Williams of Atlanta, Georgia; grandfather to Allison and Cori Williams; dear brother of the late Manette Craig, Dorothy Baker, and Robert Chapman dear uncle and friend to many. If you met him you liked him. If you knew him you loved him. This phrase exemplifies Bill's special brand of humor: I must hurry. They have gone. And I am their leader.

MWB D Robert Downey, PGM 1992; PM Mo Lodge of Research 2000

Downey, D. Robert 84, died Thurs., April 5, 2012. He was born May 13, 1927 in St. Louis, MO. Beloved husband of the late Norma S. Downey (nee Stallings); dear father and father-in-law of Kevin (Lora) Downey, Karen (Mike) McKee, Keith Downey and Kim (Bud) Ederle; dear grandfather of Rebecca (Keith) Brigman, Garrett and Hayden Jensen, Caitlin and Kyle Downey, Nathan, Matthew (Kari) and Colleen McKee and Michael Ederle; dear great-grandfather of Mason, Mia, Barrett and Brendan; dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. He joined the Navy during WWII, 1944-1946 and became a second seat in the SB2C dive bomber in the Pacific war. He was later called up through the Marines, 1950-1951, from the St Louis reserves VMF-221 air wing for the Korea conflict leaving the Corp Sept 1954. He married Norma Stallings in 1954 and they expanded their family with 4 children. He graduated from Harris Teachers College then Washington University St Louis 1954, Bachelor of Architecture. He worked for two architectural firms before joining Murphy & Mackey in 1958 being promoted to VP. The firm later changed to Murphy, Downey, Wofford and Richmond where he became the President and managing partner. He was registered in 4 states and was involved in many projects, including: the Shaw Gardens Climatron, the master plan for Barnes Hospital and Queeny Tower, Washington University's various medical buildings and the Olin Library, the St Louis County Government Center, the Performing Arts Center at Webster University, Jefferson Barracks, Illinois State University, Springfield, master plan and various buildings, University of Missouri St Louis Thomas Jefferson Library and various buildings, St Raymonds Catholic Church - Cedars Banquet Hall and grounds as well as the neighboring LaSalle Park project, Blumeyer Housing, various buildings at Stephens College and the Centre College of Kentucky, the renovation of the Archdiocese St Louis Cathedral Basilica, the Missouri Governor's Mansion, the Mayfair Hotel and Trinity Presbyterian Church. He was involved in many professional organizations: American Institute of Architecture - President 1973, helping to establish PRIDE and Co-Chair the AIA-AGC Committee 1969-1970, the Concrete Council of St Louis - Treasurer 1968, Construction Specifications Institute President 1966-1967, Building Officials Conference of America, Boys Club of St Louis - Board of Directors 1977-2005, Missouri Board of Architects, Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors 1987-1991, State of MO Disciplinary Committee for Region X for the Missouri Supreme Court 1997-2005, the St Louis Community College Advisory Committee for Architectural Technology and the Washington University Board of Governors Chair of the Alumni Annual Fund Committee and they established the Robert and Norma Downey Scholarship for the Sam Fox School of Architecture. He began his Masonic career in 1948 becoming the Pilgrim Lodge Worshipful Master 1979-1980. He attained the title of Most Worshipful Grand Master for the state of Missouri 1991-1992 in the Truman Line, was a 33 Degree Mason in the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. He was greatly involved in the York Rite organizations and was on the national committees of the National Council For the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Children 1991-1993 and a Director of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association 1992-1995.

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MASONIC WORDS A C G N O I T A C I N U M M O C

C G A E O B L I G A T I O N Y A

AGGRAVATE ALARM BEHOLD CABLETOW CARDINAL CHARTER COMMUNICATION COMPASSES CONCORDANT CONFERENCE DEGREE DIMIT RULES FOR

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DOTAGE EAVESDROPPER FORTITUDE GAGE GRAMMER GRIP HALLOWED LEVEL LIBERTINE LODGE MONITOR MYSTERY

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OBILGATION PALLIATE PASSWORD PENALTY PILLARS REGULAR RIGHT SECRETARY SERVICE STEWARD TEMPLE WARRANT

P L A Y:

You must circle each of the letters individually in each of the Masonic words listed above. Then check off or line through the word found in the list. Do NOT BLACK or BLOT out the letters in the puzzle as each letter may be used in a different word also. When all the words have been lined through, you should then have those 8 letters left which have not been circled. Write down these letters only, from upper left to lower right and this will spell out the Masonic word answer. Do you know which word it is? Sounds familiar doesn’t it?

Oh, the answer to our last puzzle was: John C. Montgomery, Jr. 1978-1979 & Larry C. Reynolds. 2009-2010.

Notice in a farmer's field:

THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO CROSS THE FIELD FOR FREE, BUT THE BULL CHARGES. --------

Remember, “I” before “E”, except in Budweiser!

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PALLIATE -- AGGRAVATE "You are not to palliate nor aggravate the offenses of your brethren, but in the decision of every trespass against our rules ... " At first glance, the meaning of the word "palliate" is a no brainer, i.e. "don't beat up on your Brethren. "Most Masons know what these words mean (or think they do), but then when the dictionary (American Heritage Dictionary) is consulted, there is a twist: 1. To make (an offense or crime) seem less serious; extenuate.

2. To make less severe or intense; mitigate.

Then there are the synonyms: extenuate, gloss over, white wash.

When one thinks about it, the words seem to say: treat the acts of your Brethren equally -- don't whitewash his deeds, but don't persecute him either.

(Source: Southern California Research Lodge, April, 2007.)

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