REPORT ON FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, 1915.
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C. C. WOODS, D. D., P. G. M., ST. LOUIS, Mo.
PROCEEDINGS REVIEWED.
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Alabama 1914 , , " " . .. 7 Alberta ' 1915 : 10 Arkansas 1914 ' 13 British Columbia 1915 18 Cali.fornia 1914 21 Canada 1914 24 Colorado 1914 27 Connecticut' , 1915. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30 Delaware 1914 ' 32 District of Columbia 1914 35 Florida 1915 39 Georgia 1914 42 Idaho 1914 45 Illinois 1914. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Indiana 1915 53 Iowa 1915 ' 56' Ireland 1914 61 Kansas 1915 65 Kentucky 1914 68 Louisiana 1915 71 'Maine 1914 , 77 Manitoba 1915 80 Maryland 1914 83 Massachusetts 1914 86 Michigan 1915 88 Minnesota 1915 ,....................... 92 Montana 1913. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 96 Nebraska 1914 , 99 New Brunswick 1914 , 102 New Hampshire 1915 106 New Jersey 1915 110 New South Wales 1914 113 New york 1915 115 North Carolina 1915 118 North Dakota 1914 : 122 Nova Scotia 1914 124 Ohio ' 1914 127 Oklahoma ,.""., .. , .• 1915 129
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STATISTICS OF THE ORDER. NAME. Lodges. Alabama , . 550 Arkansas , , ,., . 552 Arizona . 20 California , . 366 Colorado ,. 126 Connecticut , . 110 Delaware . 22 District of Columbia .. , .. , . 34 Florida . 225 Georgia , . 654 Idaho . 61 . Illinois . 834 Indiana , , .. , ,. 557 Iowa ,., , . 527 Kansas ,.::, " . 411 Kentucky . 591 225 Louisiana . Maine " . 205 Maryland , . 115 Massachuset'ts .. ' . 257 Michigan .. , . 435 262 Minnesota . Mississippi " . 365 Missouri , . 636 Montana . 82 Nebraska . 262 Nevada . 24 80 New Hampshire . New Jersey . 194 New Mexico . 42 New york . 837 North Carolina . 471 North Dakota, .. 107 Ohio . 541 Oklahoma . 440 Oregon , ,. 145 Pennsylvania . 492 Philippine Islands . 5 37 Rhode Island, . 247 South Carolina . 142 South Dakota , . 454 Tennessee , . Texas . 878 Utah ; . 19 Vermont ., . 103 Virginia . 328 Washington , . 794 West Virginia ' . 147 Wisconsin . 271 Wyoming . 34 15,316
Members. 27,548 20,962 2,324 53,179 16,955 25,378 3,436 10,355 12,051 40,458 4,413 131,000 70,014 51,785 42,414 42,139 16,885 30,294 16,464 67,901 78,857 30,405 19,690 61,522 7,500 21,122 1,939 10,910 40,569 3,361 192,463 23,969 9,130 96,075 27,136 14,214 115,505 582 8,833 15,155 11,153 28,081 63,394 2,355 14,055 34,647 . 19,542 16,710 30,567 3,190
Gain. 1,151 1,138 206 2,922 846 88 78 376 614 2,033 401
1,688,586
76,498
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3,822 1,965 1,744 1,680 1,167 422 648 2,304 3,893 1,602 587 3,285 523 978 53 128 1,895 153 6,284 1,090 464 5,409 1,754 954 4,875 82 372 874 430 1,019 3,115 154 264 647 1,135 942 1,308
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Alberta British Columbia Ontario Manitoba. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Brunswick '....... Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island........... Quebec......... Saskatchewan ,. . . ..
89 79 442 78 39 72 15 66 113
6,672 7,678 56,787 7,242 3,539 6,758 799 8,152 5,952
633 '502 3,088 313 219 230 30 333 1,452
New Zealand Australia . Tasnlania . New South Wales Western Australia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victoria York, Mexico England . Ireland . Scotland
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13,200 5,266
514 362
255 91 204 18
20,477 4,042 13,359 1,194-
1,749 93 1,049 22
161,117
10,589
848 2,602
Altogether the Masonic census of the world, counting every grade and order, will not doubtless exceed two and one-half millions. Not more than three millions can be counted in foreign lands-possibly much less-and many of these so-called Grand Lodges are not recognized by us.
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ALABAMA. 1914. Cr,A N'l'ON MILLER, G. M. GEORGE A. BEAUCHAMP, G. S.
HENRY
NATHANIEL L.MEWHINNEY.
Lodges, 550.
1915. Re-elected. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 27,548.
Gain, 1,151. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Alabama come to us in a well-bound and neatly arranged volume of some 450 pages, and is happily introduced by a splendid photo of M. W. H. C. Miller, Past and Present Grand Master. His face indicates strength and character, and the impression is confirmed by a brief biographical sketch wbich follows. NINETY-FOURTH
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Alabam'a and its Masonic Jurisdiction commenced its Ninety-fourth Annual Communication路 in the' Masonic Temple in the City of Montgomery on the morning of Wednesday, at 9 o'clock on the 2nd day of December, A. D. 1914, A. L. 5914, and was opened with the usual ceremonies in the presence of many visitors, besides representatives of lodges. . As there is no lack of space (?) the entire personnel in attendance on the Communication is given, with name and number of Lodge, and rank of the representative. Four hundred and ten Lodges were represented, besides which there were a number of Past Grand Officers and permanent members of the Grand Lodge. After the usual ceremonies the Grand Master presented his Annual Address, which is excellent in much, especially for its lofty sentiment, profound philosophy and choice diction. We give a paragraph or two with regret that want of space prevents more: I devoutly pray that as we come to receive a report of the service of our officers and transact the business of the Grand Lodge, we may have wisdom from On High to direct us i1\ all that we do, that we may discharge well the duties which devolve upon us; 路that our thoughts, words and actions may be in perfect harmony with those principles of morality sought to be inculcated in our Fraternity; and that we will more fully realize that One of the objects of our Institution is the upbuildlng of such an individual life and character as will
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enable us to discharge our respective duties to our God, our neighbors and ourselves, and more fully appreciate and enjoy the blessings which surround us. Life is full of opportunities and of corresponding responsibilities, and it is our privilege as well as our duty to fill the pathway of our fellow-man with pleasure and happiness; that life is most valuable which exemplifies the highest standard of morality and culture, and that life is most happy which sets the best example of unselfish service to his fellow-man and loyal devotion to the principles of our Fraternity.
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I do not mean to discourage a thorough knowledge of our beautiful ritual, but I would most seriously and earnestly recomm~nd that our studies be not confined within this narrow sphere; that they be extended beyond tRe surface of the ritual to those great principles which constitute the foundation of our ancient and honorable Order, and would assure him who so applies himself that in thus being "brought from darkness to light" he will realize that the true spirit of Masonry lies beyond the forms and ceremonies of initiation and that he will find genuine happiness and pleasure in the light which will be unfolded. I believe that the sooner we can inspire the Craft, as a whole, to an intelligent study of these principles, the sooner will Masonry exercise that power for Fraternity and Morality which will brighten and bless the nations of the earth. Our Institution will never exercise its maximum influence for morality a.nd noble manhood upon individual life and character, and consequently upon the destiny of our race, until we reach by a higher standard or ideal of intellectual training and education a more thorough knowledge of the tenets and principles of our Fraternity.
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NEW LODGES.
Dispensations we're granted for the formation of eight new lodges during the year, the Grand Master giving the names of the petitioners in every case. Various dispensations were granted for other purposes and many were refused. DEATH OF GRAND CORRESPONDENT.
The Grand Master records the death of R. \V. William Y. Titcomb, Grand Correspondent, and the appointment of R. M. Cunningham to succeed him. Later Brother Cunningham found it necessary to resign, and Brother Mewhinney was appointed to the position. CORNER STONE CEREMONIES.
The Grand Master granted dispensations for the laying of eight corner stones during the yea,r, officiating personally on three occasions.
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DECISIONS.
In answer to much correspondence and many questions asked the year the Grand Master only records a few decisions, none of which are ot more than local interest. dt~ring
CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS IN ST. LOUIS.
The Grand Master reports a courteous invitation from M. W. Grand Master路F. Van Boor to attend a Communication of the Grand Masters of the United States in the City of St. Louis and regrets that he was not able to attend.
DEDICATION OF EASTERN STAR HOSPITAL.
The Hospital erected by the Eastern St?-r on the grounds of and for the benefit of the Masonic Home having been completed. the M. W. Grand Lodge was requested to dedicate the saine, whic.h was accordingly done on Wednesday, December 2nd. The ceremonies were interesting and imposing.
MASONIC HO:!\lE.
From the extended report of this institution our space only permits us to record the fact that the average residents were sixty In number, and the actual maintenance per month $950, or an average per month per capita of 路not quite $16.
GRAND CORRESPONDENCE.
The Report of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence is altogether unique, differing from any and all that we have seen hitherto. He only mentions comparatively few of the Grand Lodges of the United States and of Foreign Jurisdictions in an incidental way. while he discusses and -comments on various subjects, supposedly of interest to Free Masons in general, and without dwelling specially upon the Proceedings of any Grand Lodge or anyone particular subject. No doubt it is satisfactory to the Correspondent and to the brethren he represents, but we find it difficult to enter fully into sympathy with him in this particular expression.
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ALBERTA. J. DR.
1915. A. JACKSON, G. M. G. MACDONALD, G. S. S. Y. TAYLOR. Lodges, 89.
1916. S. Y.
G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 6,672. TAYLOR,
Gain, 633. An excellent portrait of the Grand Master for 1914, Judge and M. W. J. A. Jackson, graces the initial page of the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge. Altogether the volume is in good form, covering some 220 pages and containing much valuable and interesting information.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The Tenth Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Alberta, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, met in Masonic Temple in the City of Red Deer, Province of Alberta, on Wednesday, May 26th, A. D. 1915, A. L. 5915, at the hour of 10 o'clock a. m., and a constitutional representation being present, the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Grand Lodge united in singing the National Anthem, after which the following resolution was carried unanimously amidst hearty cheers: Resolved, on motion of M. W. Bro. Yen. Archdeacon G. H. Hogbin, D. D. (1), seconded by M. W. Bro. J. T. Macdonald '(9) "That the terms of the following resolution be cabled through the proper channel to His Majesty The King: "The Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Alberta now in session humbly desires at this time to assure His Majesty, the King, of its loyal fealty to His August Person and to the Empire. "We realize that with Our Allies we are engaged in a just attempt to preserve for all time, not only for ourselves, but for those who come after us and for mankind at large, those foundations of liberty, freedom, equality and justice which have been among our most pri~ed blessings. "Tens of thousands of C~nadian men, many of them members of our Ancient Fraternity, are offering their lives on the altar of National sacrifice, knowing that no sacrifice is too great for the preservation of National Honour. o
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"We beg to as:mre His Majesty that the Freemasons of Alberta. are ready and willing to loyally bear their share of the Empire's burden. God Save the King." J. A. JACKSON, Grand Master. ANNUAL ADDRESS.
The Grand Master introduced his Address in pleasant and dignified paragraphs and with unnecessary words proceeds to recite the work and experiences of the Masonic year. The Grand Master reports the formation of new lodges and congratulates the craft on the prospect of good results following the creation of said lodges. The Grand Master reports the laying of a corner stone of a churcb. with appropriate ceremonies. Touching the f.raternal dead he says: To the relatives of all distinguished brethren who have within the past year rolled back the veil which separates us from the other World, as well in foreign jurisdictions as in our own, our deepest sympathy is extended. Suitable memorial pages will be provided for in the Annual Proceedings.
The Grand Master states that had his time and circumstances have permitted he would have been glad to visit every lodge in the Grand Jurisdiction. As it was he was unable to visit more than fifty lodges, everywhere meeting with distinguished consideration and kindness, for which he feels sincerely gra.teful. AS TO THE GREAT WAR.
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I feel certain, however, that the World, full of tears, is on its knees to the'Supreme Architect of the Universe and that the vaulting ambitions of man are subdued by the events of the last few months. We, all of us, have the utmost faith in the righteousness of the cause for which our Empire is fighting and in the ultimate victory t.hat will, by the Grace of God, be ours. It is too early to attempt to say what will be the effects of the war, yet I think I can truthfully say that our Empire has been cemented together as never before.. Individualism, pride, strife, petty ambitions and the money-god will not regain the places formerly held by them in the minds of people, Unity, humility, charity, benevolence and brotherhood will take their places. \Ve, as Masons, have much to be thankful for in that the British Empire 路has given us every right and privilege we can expect to
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enjoy. I feel that I voice the sentiment 'of all when I say we should in return make some offer in addition to everything we owe as British subjects, to show our appreciation of those rights and privileges. This was in my mind when, at the invitation of Canada Lodge No. 3527, London, England, I asked subscriptions from all Masons in this Province for the maintenance of a Canadian Field Hospital Contingent. The sum asked for was one dollar from each member, and while the amount has not reached the total I would like to see, it is very satisfactory to note that fifteen hundred dollars has already been raised and most of this money¡ is now being employed in the relief of those who are fighting our battles on the battlefields of Europe. I trust the brethren will remember that the war is not yet over and that SUbscriptions to this fund are needed as much today as they were months ago. I wish to express my thanks to all those who have already made their donations. My remarks on this subject would not be complete without mentioning the fact 'that among the many Masons who have enlisted for active service at the front is' Dr. George Macdonald, P.G.M., who has for years faithfully and zealously performed the duties of Grand Secretary of Grand Lodge. We can but show him the honor that is due and wish him 'every • success in his undertaking; tllat he may lead his men to victory and return to us none the worse for his experiences, is, I am sure,the ferVent wish of us all.
DF.PUTY GRAND MASTERS.
The several Deputy Grand Masters made extended reports of the various lodges and the general condition of the work in their districts, which were duly received and referred to Committee on Condition of Free Masonry.
FINANCIAL.
The Grand Treasurer reports the receipts for the year, with a balance carried over, as $14,613.00, an? the expenditures for various purposes as $8,709.00, leaving a balance of $5,904.00. The Grand Secretary reports the formation and institution of four lodges.
REPORT ON
CORR~~SI'ONDF.NCF..
The R~port on Correspondence covers only ninety pages, and, of course, ~ouches only th~ salient points in the reports of those Grand Lodges coming under observation. The work, however, is well done and the Grand Correspondent is entitled to commendation.
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ARKANSAS. 1915.
1914. DAVID
C. E.
FAY HEMPSTEAD,
ROSENBAu:~r,
G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 20,962.
1. MILLS, G. M.
G.,S.
T. BLACK. Lodges, 562.
GEORGE
Gain; 1,138. We very naturally expect to find the Proceedings of a Grand Lodge introduced by the picture of the incoming or outgoing Grand Master, and we are not disappointed in this case, as M. W. C. E. Rosenbaum, Grand Master for 1914-1915, smiles on us most pleasantly from the initial page. He is a man of commanding appearance, and doubtless his high character \~ell befits his exalted position. We have also the Proceedings of. five Emergent Communications, recited in detail. The place. personnel and purpose being given in full. All were for the purpose of laying Corner Stones.
SEVENTY-THIRD
AN~UAL CO~![MUNlCATJON.
The M. W. Grand Lodge of F. & A. Masons of the State of Arkansas, met at its Seventy-third Annual Communication, in Grand Lodge Hall in Masonic Temple in the City of Little Rock, on Tuesday, th~ 17th day of November, A. D. 1914, A. L. 5914, the same being the third Tuesday of November, at the hour of 10 o'clock of said day, and was opened in ample form with prayer led by Rev. Bro. Francis N. Brewer, Grand Chaplain. The number of delegates in attendance was 465, from 454 lodges.
CERKiVfONIAL. HONORS.
The Roll of deceased Past Grand Masters was called by the Grand Secretary in accordance with the edict of this Grand Lodge. At the concI"usion of the Roll the Craft. was called up and the Funeral Grand Honors were given. After somo other preliminary exercises the Grand Master delivered the
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whic.h abounded in good things, some of which we indicate in partial extracts: With acknowledgment from a gratef~l heart to our "Father in Heaven" for his care and protection over us during the year just closing, I greet you in our Seventy-third Annual Communication, Let us, around this sacred altar, renew the friendships and strengthen the ties, which years of fraternal association have created, and in this fellowship consider our past year's work and deliberate upon matters which may contribute to the welfare of Freemasonr~' in our Jurisdiction, The peace and harmony which pervades the Lodges of our Jurisdiction is a matter of gratification and pleasure, and indicates a zeal and interest, where each seems trying to emulate the other, in "who best can work and best agree". With Europe torn asunder by one of the most destructive and unreasonable wars the world has known, death and SUffering on every side, we are enjoying peace and prosperity under the protection of the greatest gove'rnmerit ever constructed by human minds, in a country of patriotism, freedom and rational liberty, upon which our Heavenly Father has showered His great,est blessings. The principles upon which Freemasonry is builded are as eternal and unchangeable as is the God we worship, and upon them He has placed the stamp of His Divine approval. The passing centuries have laid waste m,wy of the greatest creations of man's ingenu~ty, but this great moral structure grows in strength and influence and has taken position as one of the great harmonizing agencies of life, confirming the fact of the "Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of Man". This great Brotherhood stands as the champion of human rights, and among the patriots who were instrumental in laying the foundation for freedom. equality and toleration in our own fair land, and by their efforts gave us this great government, none were more zealous than the Brother who wore the apron of a Master Mason. Masonry and religion are so closely interwoven as to be reciprocal. Each has its own individual part to perform, and neither can assume the du"ties of the other. NIWROLOGY.
To some of us the past ~"ear may have brought sorrows and 路reverses, for "Into each life some rain must fall, some days must be dark and dreary". Each year new faces come and often a vacant seat is noted, "the wave of memory brings up some dead face and form from the depths of the great sea of the Past, and w.1th a sad and plaintive requiem lays it at our feet, and the days of the- Past in silent procession come back, and dead loves and dead sorrows are remembered". The shadows of life fall athwart our pathway but God's sunshine of hope dispels the gloom and we look forward for the greater brightness of tomorrow's resurrection.
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Within the passing year many of our Brethren in this Jurisdiction 'have gone to their rewards, and in memory we have before us their many good deeds.
One of the most interesting, and in some sort sensational part, of the Address of the Grand Master was that dealing with the Temperance Question. We quote at some length: LIQUOR LICENSE PETITION.
One of the most important acts of this Grand Lodge at our Annual Communication in November. 1913, was passing the edict declaring it a Masonic offense to circulate or sign a petition for liquor license. A short time after the close of the Grand Lodge I received quite a number of letters relative to the interpretation and enforcement of the law, and from several of the inquiries I was convinced that a spirit of insubordination prevailed in a few of the Lodges, and that efforts would be made in some of them to prevent discipline where Brethren refused to obey the law. I decided that quiet and persuasive means should be used as far as possible to secure obedience and proper respect for the authority of Grand Lodge, but determined that nothing short of this would be satisfactory; I wrote many letters and after considerable correspondence, and in two or three instances, I was compelled to threaten arrest of Charter. I am pleased to report that in every Lodge the law was enforced and discipline administered. the penalties ranging from reprimand to expulsion. I am now firmly of the.opinion that those Brethren who conceived the idea that edicts of this Grand Lodge could be set at naught and the laws disobeyed at will, have been convinced by results that this great organization is the sole authority for determining the constituents of Masonic morals and is capable of enforcing obedience from those who wish to remain among this Brotherhood. The expressions of endorsement which' have come to me from members of our subordinate Lodges in consequence of this law and its enforcement, and the congratulations from Brethren of other Jurisdictions on this elevated plane of moral ideals, convinces me that we made no mistake in adopting this edict. Men of the highest moral characters have been attracted to the fraternity by our position on the whiskey question, and subordinate Lodges are enjoying a very large degree of prosperity as a result. Trials in Masonic Lodges should be avoided as much as possible; they disturb the peace and harmony and cause disputes between members. I wouid, therefore, recommend that this edict be amended by adding the penalty, and it will then read: "It shall constitute a Masonic offense for a member of a Lodge in this Jurisdiction to sign a petition for license for a saloon, or to circulate a petition thereof, and the name of the Brother guilty of the offense shall be dropped from the Lodg·e roll, and he shall be suspended for un-Masonic conduct."
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LICF.XSE.
I found in a few instances where Master Masons owning drug stores had United States Government license to sell whiskey; also that some Masons. were signing "indemnifying bonds" for whiskey saloons, and I promptly took action which resulted in correcting the condition, and so far as I am informed, we have no members now who are in violation of these laws.
The Grand Lodge seemed in thorough accord 'with the Grand Master in his rulings'. . Many Grand Lodges criticise all temperance legislation as contrary to the principles of our Order, and some denounce it in ,strong terms. While the Grand Lodge of Missouri has not taken such drastic action as that of Arkansas, it is very possible it may yet do so. Certain it is that we have spoken in yery decided terms. NEW I.OBGES.
Dispensations were granted for eight new lodges during the year,-one was refused, and still another, because the petition was made so late in the year, was referred to the Grand Lodge. DISCIPLINE.
The Grand Master recites several cases of discipline during the year, for positive disobedience to the injunction of the Grand Master, and deliberate violation of Masonic Law. While he tempered justice with mercy, yet he showed himself equal to the occasion. His course was approved by the Grand Lodge. DECISIONS.
As usual the Grand Master had an extensive correspondence during the year, and many questions were propounded, easily an'swered by reference to existing laws and decisions. Several de-, cisions were announced, however, the most important of which had reference to the Temperance Question. MASONIC
HOMI~.
The Grand Master reports the Masonic Home in a satisfactory and, prosperous condition, but states that larger accommodations are needed, and recommends that the per capita tax be increased to seventy-five cents.
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MEETING OF GRAND MASTERS.
Referring to the Meeting of the Grand Masters in St. Louis in April, 1914, he expresses earnest appreciation of the royal hospitality dispensed by the Brethren of the Lodges of St. Louis, whose generous liberality received .and provided for them as路 guests. He approves the idea of an annual meeting of the Grand Masters, believing it may possibly accomplish much good. . The Grand Master called special attention to the Order of the Eastern Star, which he commends in high terms for the good .work which they do and the路 enthusiasm they manifest in the great interests of the -Masonic Order. He refers
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The many duties of my office have been materialy lightened by our Grand Secretary. I have been neither surprised nor disappointed in him. I knew his eminent qualifications and his courteous manhood, which confirms my opinion,' that he has few equals and no superiors as a Grand Secretary. It was my pleasure some fifteen years ago to be associated with Brother Hempstead in a similar relation. I was Grand Commander Knights Templar and he was Grand Recorder. I have found him to be the same courteous gentleman and his services are fully appreciated by me and I want to express my high regard for him as a man and Mason. (Something like our John R)
He reports that all the districts are represented by the District Deputy Grand Masters as being in excellent condition. In a great number of Official Visitations during the 'year he reports having conferred thirty"nine degrees, not one of which was out of time. FI~ANCIAL.
The Reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer indicate that the Grand Lodge is in excellent financial condition. The Committee on Masonic Law and Usage,among other things, reported the following, which was adopted: Resolved: That any Mason within this jurisdiction who, in violation of existing edicts of this Grand Lodge, becomes interested directly in the sale of intoxicating liquor,. or indirectly by renting his property or permitting it to be occupied for use in the liquor. traffic, or by cirCUlating or signing a petition asking that license for the sale of liquor be issued, or, by signing a bond for liquor license, or by otherwise becoming interested, directly or indirectly in the liquor traffic, shall be deemed guilt~ of un-Masonic conduct and on trial and conviction, shall be expelled or indefinitely suspended.
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,BRITISH COLUMBIA. 1915.
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G. M. W. A. DEWOLFE SMITH, G. S. Also Grand Correspondent. Lodges, 79. JAMES STARKE,
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DITMAHS,
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Re-elected. Members, 7,678.
Gain, 502. Several handsome photos adorn t~e opening pages of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, to-wit, Harry M. Watson, G. M. 1900; His Honor Judge F. l\lcB. Young, G. M. 1901, and James Starke, G. M. 1914. Each is quite a handsome man, and the elegant regalia adds to the effect. EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS.
During the year recorded Emergent Communications were held at Eburne, B. C., on the 25th of June, 1914; Vancouver, B. C., on the 3rd of July, 1914; South Vancouver, B. C., on the 6th of July, 1914; Sout~ Vancouver, B. C., on the 7th of July, 1914; New Westminster, B. C., on the.16th day of July, 1914; Victoria, B. C., on the 17th of July, 1914; Kerrisdale, B. C., on the 20th of July, 1914; Central Park, B. C., on the 14th of September, 1914; Kerrisdale, B. C., on the 5th of October, '1914; Victoria, B. C., on the 7th of January, 1915; Victoria, B. C., on the 1st of March, 1915. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The Forty-fourth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful' Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Briti.,;路h Columbia was opened in Ample Form in the City of Victoria on Thursday, the 17th day of June, A. D. 1915, A. L. 5915, at the hour of 10 o'clock a. 路m., by the Grand Officers in the presence of a legal quorum and several visitors. ANNUAL ADDRESS.
The Grand Master presents a report which is worthy to be classed as a "state paper". It seems to cover every possible point of interest and is so. well arranged and paragraphed as to admit of easy examination. We give herewith a few selections:
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I take great pleasure in e,xtending to all the representatives kindly greetings and a most cordial welcome, I trust that this communication will be characterized by unanimity of purpose and kindly feeling', and that all our deliberations will be conducted in the spirit of Brotherly Love, thus tending to promote the happiness of every individual member, and the best interests of the entire Fraternity.
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The year just passed has been perhaps the most eventful in the history of the world; it has been crowded with events of the most momentous and startling character, and with far-reaching' effects and consequences. Almost the entire human family has been touched to a greater or less extent. Only the comparatively fortunate few have been exempt from calamitous experiences either of a physical or financial nature. Thousands of our Brethren, who a year ago inhabited happy homes, are now scattered abroad over the face of the globe, and many have met with violent death in this terrible and bloody world war. "Val', Hatred and Revenge are rampant, where Amity, Peace and Brotherly Love should prey ail. The once happy home is now desolate, and the widow and the orphan sit in sorrow and tears, mourning for the loss of the dear one, "sighing for the touch of a vanished hand, for the voice that forever is stilled." May we pause for a moment here, Brethren, and let our prayers ascend to the Supreme Grand Architect of the Universe-the All 'Vise, the All Loving Father-that He may pour the healin,g balm of consolation into the sore and stricken heart; and that He may, in His good Providence, hasten the glorious time when war shall cease, and an era of lasting prosperity and peace shall be ushered in and firmly established throughout the whole earth. And let those of us here present, Brethren, with all reverence and humility, thank our Great Creator that we are spared in health and strength, and that our lines have fallen in pleasant places-that we possess such a' goo,dly heritage-for we are indeed a favored people in this peaceful and beautiful Provinee of ours.
The Grand Master covers some five or six pages with detailed reports of visits to various lodges during the year, on all of which occasions he was received with distinguished consideration and greatly enjoyed the kindly greetings of the various brethren met. Re mak.es the usual kindly reference to the fraternal dead. DISPENSATIONS.
A number of dispensations were granted during the year for' the usual reasons, but in all cases the Grand Master refused to grant
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dispensations to confer degrees in less time than is required by the constitution. He also refused permission to change date or hour of regular communications. He says that these are two things that shouid be firmly established, so that they may become the settled policy of the Grand Lodge. We are in full accord with the first, but see no reason why the second should be considered of such importance. The Grand Master reports no decisions during the year, as reference to the existing laws and edicts was sufficient to satisfy every inquiry. The Grand Master issued a circular prohibiting the printing of names of applicants for membership on lodge notices. Also advising the discontinuance of expensive banqueting, the husbanding of resources and the studying of economy generally. Also regarding the War Fund contribution. NEW LODGES.
The Grand Master granted dispensations for the formation of two lodges during the year, and continued the dispensations of three instituted last year. REFERRING TO THE GRAN)) SECRETARY,
he says: I wish to testify to the ability and wisdom of our Grand' Secretary, V.'V. Bro. W. A. DeWolf-Smith. He Is a veritable living encyclopaedia. His position is no sinecure. He is constantly at his post. Coming' into contact with him, as I have done nearly every day this year when in the city, I have had ample opportunity of witnessing the zeal and application which he displays in his work. His office during certain hours i~ a busy place. He is const~ntly consulted and interviewed on all kinds of Masonic matters, and he always evinces a readiness to meet all comers. I am personally indehted to him for his many courtesies and valuable assistance. The Grand Lodge is to be congratulated in having the services of such an efficient officer. He is certainly the right man in the right place. OF THE WAR HE SAYS:
Our Empire has been suddenly plunged into the vortex of a terrible war, war unparalleled in the history of the world. Our Fraternity has nobly responded to the country's call, by giving as ~its quota the very best material it possesses. Many of our Brethren have gone to the front imbued with commendable patriotism, sacrificing their possessions and all they }!old dear, that they might assist
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in the defence of King, Right and Justice. It is our part, Brethren, to do all in our power for their cheer, comfort and encouragement. Let us not be lacking in this路 respect, but may we continue our unflagging interest in their behalf. Many valuable lives have already been sacrificed on the battlefield. Let the sympathy of this Grand Lodge flow out to the bereaved ones, and where necessity demands, let us unsparingly display the beauties of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.
REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
The Report on Correspondence covers 120 pages in excellent form. We have before had occasion to compliment the work of our good Brother, and we can rep-eat that commendation bere with emphasis. He accords to Missouri three pages, and his selections and comments are in good and kindly spirit. He pronounces the work of the Missouri路 Correspondent as another "able paper"-for which, thanks! He staggers a little over our term "Grand Jurisdiction". We do not now remember, but it is possible that our proofreader blundered. But in any case our .reference was to the dogma of "Perpetual Jurisdiction", as claimed by some Grand Lodges.
CALIFORNIA. 1915. F. BLEDSOE, G. M., Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 53,179.
1914. JOHN
.D. MURPHY, G. M.
BENJAMIN
J OHN WICH)~R, G. S. Enw ARD H. HART.' Lodges, 366.
Gain, 2922. SIXTY-FIFTH ANNUAl. COMMUNICATION.
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the' Jurisdiction of California commenced its Sixty-fifth Annual Communication in the Masonic Temple in the City of San Francisco, on Tuesday, October 13th, A. L. 5914, at 10 o'clock a. m., with the usual ceremonies, including prayer by the Grand Chaplain, which we copy: Our Father in Heaven! we come to Thee this day because we love Thee. \Ve come to Thee because we would worship Thee. \Ve come to Thee individually, and we pray Thee that Thou wilt make 11s true
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and brave and strong and wise and good. We come to Thee collectively, as members of this Great Fraternity, and we pray Thee that Thou wilt give us wisdom and strength and courage and, guidance. We pray Thee that our influence for good may be as broad as the wide world. We pray Thee that our sympathies may be as deep as human need, and we pray Thee that our service to our fellow-men on earth may be pleasing and acceptable in Thy sight. \Ve pray Thee that this Grand Lodge, thus begun in order, may be conducted in peace and closed in perject harmony. In the name of Him whose life on earth was the perfect example of brotherly love, relief and truth; in the name of Him who taught us to say, Our Father, we ask it, Amen.
ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER.
This is unusually strong and impressive.. and altogether so interesting that we would be glad, indeed, did our space permit extensive quotation. As it is, however, we must be permitted a little space for this purpose: Masonry has never been content to rest upon the laurels of past achievement, splendidly as that stands out in its history and tradition. It has an "unhasting, unresting," never-ending work to accomplish in its chosen mission to elevate mankind. That there is ample work to accomplish is pitifully evidenced by the unspeakable calamity that now overshadows the greater part of the civilized world. The accomplishment of the dream of the idealist for peace on earth, good will to men, that seemed so near of realization in the first generation of the twentieth century, is as absolutely impossible as at any time in the most brutal ages of the world's history. It was to be hoped that under the guidance of an all-wise directing Master the inf1uence of the millions of our craft who stood 'for the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man, such a stupendous calamity might have been averted. But such was not to be, and it only the more forcibly reminds us of our solemn responsibilities. The fight is not lost, but only stayed. In the end justice and right and eternal truth must prevail. I feel it incumbent upon me at this time to call your attention to the necessity of taking some action relative to the relief of the terrible suffering and misery that necessarily follow in the wake of the fearful cataclysm that embraces practically all the nations of Europe. There is no doubt but that in the immediate future the Grand jurisdictions on this continent will be called upon to take concerted action. In such a movement the loyalty of California to the sacred precepts of our Institution and her sympathy with the pitiful calls of suffering humanity will be exemplified in no uncertain manner. 'l'his is a vital and imperative matter-a matter of tremendous magnitUde, and the solution calls for serious and conscientious consideration. The suffering and distress engendered by the monumental struggle has had no counterpart in the history of the world's warfare.
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PHYSICAL' QUALIFICATIONS.
On this subject he spoke strongly, and, his position is unusual: In making my visitations throughout the state my attention has been repeatedly called to men who are extremely desirous of becoming Masons, men who are eminently qualified mentally and morally, and yet who suffer from some phYsical imperfection, generally slight, that disqualifies them under our laws. In every instance these men were enthusiastically endorsed by the Masons in the localities in which they live. Some are 'men whose ancestors for many generations have been zealous Masons, and who by reason of this association ielt keenly the misfortune that precluded them from following in their footsteps. I feel that this great Fraternity would be taking a ll)ng step in the right direction if the requirement as to physical qualification were eliminated from our laws, and the whole matter left to the wise discretion of the local lodges, or at least that the law be amended so as to require only 'substantial physical conformity, leaving a very large discretion in the subordinate lodge to determine what shall constitute "substantial" conformity. . ' DECISIONS.
Generally speaking, the decisions of the Grand Master seem to be sound, although we deprecate the position taken in the seventh, to the effect that dancing, card parties, etc., are permissible in a Masonic Hall. We do not consent to the charge of fanaticism, and yet it seems to us that, though there may be nothing inherently wrong in dancing or card ,playing, yet to utilize a Masonic Hall for that purpose is certainly incongruous, if not actually unseemly. l\fASONIC HO:\:lES.
The, Grand Master speaks optimistically of the effort to raise $1,000,000 for the Endowment of the two Masonic Homes, which, he says, will be amply sufficient for the purpose. He reports the Home at Sa,~ Gabriel 'as being in excellent condition and doing fine work. A NEW SUGGESTION.
The Grand Master deplores the time that is necessarily lost in the conduct of funerals in the ordinary way, and suggests that it would be better to follow the custom already in vogue in some Eastern Jurisdictions and let the Master have some of the Brethren meet at the residence, or place designat.ed for the funeral, and there assume the regalia and go through the ceremony without opening
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the Lodge at all. We do not enter into an argument upon this subject at this time, except merely to say that it seems to us Masonry should at least be willing to pay the tribute of a short ceremony to the burial of a brother, though it involved some loss of time. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.
The Report on Foreign Correspondence is exceedingly goodpossibly we appreciate it the more because ~e quoted so freely and is altogether so kind and complimentary in the nearly four pages which he allots to Missouri. To be commended by so worthy a pen is altogether pleasant.
CANADA. 1914. WM. DAVID MCPHERSON,
G. M.
R. L. GUNN, G. S. A. T. FREED.
Lodges, 442. .
1915. Re-elected. Re-electea. Grand Correspondent. Members, 56,789.
Gain, 3,088. M. W. G. M. Wm. David McPherson smiles benignly upon the Masonic World, and clad in his magnificent regalia, well adorns the initial page of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Canada. FIFTY-NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The Fifty-ninth Annual Communication of the Grand' Lodge. of A. F. & A. M. of Canada, in the Province of Ontario, was ~eld at the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario, commencing Wednesday, July 15th, A. D. 1914, A. L. 5914, and was opened in due form by Grand Master Wm. David McPherson, with the assistance of other Grand Officers, and in the presence of a large number of Past Grand Officers and visitors, with the representatives of 351 Lodges. Altogether路 there were registered 1,070 names, all of which are given with Lodge and location-which is good, for ,the printer. The Worshipful Masters of the Lodges at Niagara Falls presented a fitting address of welcome, w~ich met with a worthy response from the Grand Master.
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A CENTENNIAL OCCASION.
A special purpose of the Grand Lodge being to celebrate the 'One HUndredth Anniversay of Peace between the United States and Great Britain, and a special invitation having been extended to the Grand Officers of the various Grand Lodges of the United States, a large number of these were present, and being duly received with Grand Honors, were warmly welcomed to the Grand Communication and Centennial Celebration. Among these we note the names of Van Fremont Boor, Grand Master; Alphonse C. Stewart, Deputy Grand Master, of the Grand Jurisdiction of the State of Missouri. ADDRESS
~OF
GRAND MASTER.
The Address of the Grand Master is a business document, in excellent form, of which the opening is characteristic. We give an extract: Brethren of Grand Lodge: I welcome you most cordially to the Fifty-ninth Annual Communication of Grand Lodge and am happy to be able to report that the year just closed has been one of the b'E'st in the history of the craft in this jurisdiction, both financially and numerically. For the year ended 31st May. 1914, our revenue has been $47,241.08, which is an increase over the preceding year of $2,544.49. The expenditure for ordinary purposes was $17,429.03, leaving a 'surplus of $29,812.05, as against one last year of $29,733.06. Grants for benevolence from the ordinary funds for the year were $29,193.00, and from interEst on the investment of "The Semi-Centennial Fund" were $4,515.00, making together the sum of $33,708.00, as against the sum of $33,835.09 devoted to benevolence in the preceding year. It is a pleasure also to report that during the year the SemiCentennial' Fund has been further augmented by the sum of $1,431.64 paid in during the year and now stands at the sum of $102,487.40. Our membership on 31st May, 1914, is estimated at 57,000, an increase for the year' of 3,000. Today we have upon our roll 425 lodges duly warranted and 18 working under dispensation, an increase during the year of ] 1.
NEW LODGES.
The Grand Master reports that after careful investigation he granted dispensations for the formation of ten new Lodges. He refers tenderly and at length to fraternal dead, and reports Official Visitations, in detail, covering some eight pages.
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GRAND MASTER'S CONFERENCE•
. He reports this meeting, held in Tuscan Temple, St. Louis, May 14th, at length, and with evident appreciation, strangely omitting',' however, to note the able, eloquent and most worthy Address (!!!) of Welcome delivered by the Grand Correspondent on behalf of the Masons of Missouri! DECISIONS.
He_reports having been asked for many rulings during the year, to which he responds rather in the way of opinion than decision. In Ruling No.5, he expresses the opinion that a member is twelve months in arrears the next day after the expiration of the year for which he has paid dues-which may be Ma~onic and legal, but is somewhat unique. THE SPIRIT OF MASONRY.
The Grand Master -refers to the terrible hurricane on Lake Huron in the autumn of 1913, which resulted in the destruction of more than twenty large steamships, with an appalling loss of life, among whom were many members of the Craft. On behalf of the Grand Lodge he subscribed $1,000.00 to the "Lakes Disaster Fund," and goes on to refer to the sinking of the ~mpress of Ireland on the 29th of May, 1914. In connection with these visitations of Providence he records his deep sympathy and directs the attention¡ of the charitable to those who are left in need. All the Reports' indicate that the Grand Lodge of Canada is enjoying a high degree of prosperity, upon which we offer sincere congratulations. REPORT ON CORHESPONIJENCE.
This Report covers 164 pages, with an excellent "review" of the Proceedings of 66 Grand Lodges-three of them for two years. 'rhe Grand Correspondent makes few quotations, though he departs from this rule in his "review" of Missouri and compliments Grand Master Lampert with two extensive quotations which he approves. He is also very kind to the Grand Correspondent, whose opinion he quotes with reference to the dogma of "perpetual jurisdiction." He differs from us in thinking that this constitutes a menace to the harmony of the Grand Lodges of the United States, rea;soning that every Grand Lodge is independent and may receive members according to
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its own rules, and that if these members are not recognized in other jurisdictions, no harm is done. To our mind this is not路 the case. If Missouri makes a Mason, according to her law, of one who has been rejected in a Grand Lodge holding perpetual jurisdiction and that member is not permitted to visit in that jurisdiction, it seems to us that it would constitute a casus belli-and occasion of affront, which could not be lightly passed over by our Grand Lodge. Brother Freed agrees with us, however, that "the doctrine of perpetual jurisdiction has no good reason behind it, and will doubtless soon be abandoned."
COLORADO. 1915. H. DUnLEY, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 16,758.
1914. S. PICKERILL, G. M. ClIAS. H. JACOBSON, G. S. LA WRENCE N. GREEKLEAF, . Lodges, 126.
CHAS.
WM.
Gain, 619. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Colorado for 1914 are introduced by the record of four Special Communications; the first held Feb. 25, 1914, for conferring Masonic Burial on P. G. M. Henry Moore Teller, who died Feb. 23, 1914, in Denver, at the age of 83 years and nine months. The second for the purpose of laying Corner Stone of the Hugo High School Building at Hugo, Colo., May 30, 1914. The third for the purpose of laying Corner Stone of Masonic Temp]e at Rifle, Colo., June 27, 1914. And the last for the purpose of paying the last sad tribute of respect to P. G. M. George E. Simonton, who died in Denver, Colo., June 24, 1914. All these occasions are detailed in extenso with personnel and ceremonies. The Proceedings are further introduced by an excellent photo of Chas. H. Dudley, G. M., followed by a brief, but interesting autobiography. THE FIFTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. Masons of Colorado, met in its Fifty-fourth Annual Communication in Masonic Temple, in Denver, Colorado, Tuesday, September 15, 1914, at 10 o'clock a. m.,
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and was opened in Ample Form by the M. W. Grand Master William S. Pickerill, with the Grand Officers in their respective stations, prayer being offered by R. W. Brother Zachariah X. Snyder, Grand Chaplain. A large number of visitors was present in addition to the members. In connection with the opening ceremonies, the roll of deceased Grand Masters was read by the Grand Secretary and the Grand Master paid the following tribute to their memory. Well may we pause for a moment in our deliberations while memory carries us back to our illustrious dead that we may pay due respect and honor to them. Let us remember with pride and satisfaction their many accomplishments, not only as Masons, but in all the activities of life. Many of them were pioneers in our commonwealth, and did well their part in the establishment of our state government and the betterment of society. They built the temple of Masonry upon everlasting foundations. Some one has said: "We may work on marble-it will perish; we may work on brass-time will effaco it; we may build temples-they will crumble to dust; but if we work on men's minds; if we teach them high ideals, noble aims and lofty aspirations, we build that which time can never efface." And so it is with our beloved dead. They performed a work that will be immortal. The influence of their lives will pass on until time shall be no more. So today, with reverent hearts, we give thanks to our Heavenly Father for the memories we have of these good men who have passed on a little while before us.
The roll of Grand Representatives was also called and they were invited to the Grand East and welcomed in due form, with eloquent words by the Grand Master, to which a happy response was made by Bro. Herbert S. Sands. The Grand Master then delivered his Annual Address, from which we give an extract: But a little while ago you placed the purple of the Fraternity on my shoulders, and asked that I serve as your Grand Master until time should again call us together for the Fifty-fourth Annuaf Communication. Another year has passed away, with its triumphs and failures, its joys and sorrows. The record has been written-be "it for better or for worse.
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I extend a courteous welcome to all who are here to participate in the deliberations of our Fifty-fourth Annual Communication, and trust our Heavenly Father may wisely guide us in all our undertakings; that He may help us in our endeavors to make our Institution a living, vital organization in the commonwealth in which we live, and a power for the greatest good in the solution ot the problems now before the world. Never, since the dawn of civilization, has there been a time when humanity was in greater need of an institution, one
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of whose underlying principles is a belief in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. The whole world is staggered at the colossal conflict now raging in Europe. Civilization marlts time. Millions of human lives will be snuffed out that Kings and Emperors may play the game of conquest. A "Tar Lord or a Field Marshall may be the hero of the conflict, but millions of privates will sacrifice their lives on the altar of their ambition. May the God of our fathers hast~n the time when Princes and Rulers "shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; Nation shall not lift up sword against Nation, neither shall they learn war any more."
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No doubt the onward march of Europe will be halted for a time, and we shall see the application to nations of Nature's unrelentless law-the survival of the fittest. - And finally man will realize the futility of all such worthless illusions as war against his brother. Battle flags will no longer wave, red fields of carnage will give place to waving grain, war drums no longer throh, "And the kindly earth shall slumber, lapt in universal law." Through all the vicissitudes of time Freemasonry has ever stood for liberty, justice and equality, and- during the readjustments of the coming years its influence will be felt in the Council Chambers of the world, assist'ing to bring order out of chaos, and hastening the day of universal peace-when there shall indeed be a Parliament of Man, a Federation of the World.
The Grand Master dwells tenderly upon the memory of the Fraternal Dead and, as usual, he grants and refuses many special requests. He also grants a number ()f special dispensations, and wisely refuses others. NEW LODGES.
He reports having granted dispensations for the formation of three new Lodges, after careful examination into the circumstances and surroundings. He reports a number of Official Visitations, the approval of By-laws of a number of Lodges, and the appointment of several Grand Representatives. He reports only one Decision, to the effect that, after the granting of a Charter by unanimous endorsement of the Lodge under Dispensation, other names might be added to the Charter Membership. In conclusion, the Grand Master pays a most worthy tribute to the Grand Lecturer and Grand Secretary, for whose good work he expresses a warm appreciation. From the Report of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary it seems that the Grand Lodge is in a prosperous condition.
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GRAND ORATION.
Brother L. D. Crain, Grand Orator, was introduced and delivered a most worthy address, which we would be glad to quote at length did our space permit. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
The Report on Correspondence covers 92 pages 'in路 reviewing the work of 42 Gral).d Lodges, of which space he accords to Missouri more than three pages, in which he quotes extensively from the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge and also compliments the Grand Correspondent with the statement that he presents "an excellent report."
CONNECTICUT. 1916. R. AUSTIN. Re-elected.
1915. G. M. GEO. A. KIES, G. S. (Also Grand Correspondent.) Lodges, 110. EDGAR
H.
PARKMAN,
CLARF.NCE
Members,' 25,378.
Gain, 588. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut for 1915 make up a handsome volume of some 500 pages, the portrait of E. H. Parkman, the passing Grand Master, serving as frontispiece, followed by the details of two emergent communications, one for the dedication of a new hall, and the other for laying a corner stone. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Connecticut, A. F. & A. M., was held at Masonic Temple, in the City of New Haven, commencing February 3d, A. D. 1915, A. L. 5915, at.11 a. m., and was opened in Ample Form, all the Grand Officers and a large number of visitors and delegates in attendance, all of whose names are given in detail, occupying some thirteen pages.
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ANNUAL ADDRESS.
This is a most worthy document and, while meriting many quotations, we can only accord one on account of our limited space: Again the revolving year in its flight has brought us'to the time of our Annual Communication and the officers of 1914 are about to give place to their successors and to render an account of their stewardship. But first of all in thankful remembrance of the uncounted blessings which have been vouchsafed us during the past year-blessings of peace, of good will, of prosperity and of happiness-let us voice our heartfelt gratitude to the Wise and Beneficent Author of all good as we say with the poet: "Thy sunlight gilds the threshold Of Freedom's dear abode; For the strength of the hills we bless Thee, Our God, our fathers' God! We are watchers of a beacon Whose light must never die; Weare guardians of an altar 'Mid the silence of God's sky. His loving care has followed The very path we trod; . For the strength of the hills we bless Thee, Our God, our fathers' God!" HONOR TO THE DEAD.
The Grand Master called the' Grand Lodge to stand while hearing the roll of Fraternal Dead, and to continue standing for a moment longer in token of respect for those w~o have passed into the "beyond." His reference to the dead of other ~urisdictions is lengthy and br-eathes a kindly and reverent spirit. He reports no decisions whatever, stating that no question had 'been submitted which could not be ~ecided by reference to the laws and edicts of the Grand Lodge. VISITATIONS.
The Grand Master made many visitations, official and otherwise, being received everywhere with that cordiality which characterizes our Fraternity and that respect due to a Grand Officer. . THE MASONIC HOME.
The Grand Master's Day was observed this year at tlie Masonic Home at Wallingford and the occasion was evidently one of great interest. Massachusetts alone, of all the Grand Jurisdictions main-
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taining a Home, levies no per capita tax for its maintenance. However, it requires each initiate to contribute five dollars in addition to his initiation fee to the Permanent Home Fund. The Grand Master concludes his address with this reverent invocation: May the years rest lightly upon us, may we have health of body and mind, may we often clasp hands and hear one another's voices, and may we all share in the happy reunion when the gavel shall sound at last in the Grand Lodge on High.
. Some three hundred pages are occupied in reciting the names of the membership of the individual lodges, after which follows the . REPORT OK CORREsrOKDENCE.
Containing some ninety-nine pages. Necessarily the report is a brief one, but well written and worded. He accords to Missouri some two pages and is courteous to the Correspondent, which we appreciate.
DELAWARE. 1915.
1914. FRANK
B.
MABREY,
V. V. HARRISON,
H. J.
G. M. G. S.
WILLIAM
E.
VALLIANT,
G. M.
Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 3,436.
GUTHRIE.
Lodges, 22. Gain, 78.
M. W. Frank B. Massey must reside in a district flowing with milk and honey, and other good things, judging from his well-fed and well-satisfied appearance, as delineated in the excellent photo which serves as frontispiece . •ONE HUNDRED AND NINTH ANNUAl, CO!l{MUNICATION.
The 109th Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M., of Delaware, was held in the Masonic Temple, City of W'ilmington, October 7 and 8, 1914. The M. W. Grand Lodge was opened in due form at 12 o'clock noon by the M. W. Grand Master.
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The names of all Grand and Past Grand Officers and Grand Representatives are given, besides those of several Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of New.Jersey who were ceremoniously introduced and received. From the Grand Master's Address we excerp.t the following: I welcome you to the One Hundred and Ninth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge and I feel that at this time there is occasion for gratitude and rejoicing, of more than the ordinary type. Across the seas more than one-half the nations of the earth are plunged into a mad relentless war. Among the innumerable unmarked graves there is concealed beneath the sod many fellows of our own Craft, who.gave their lives in the defense of their country. Martyrs to a cause whether just or unjust. In view of the extraordinary conditions that have arisen and plunged these nations into this war, we must feel highly pleased that our own beloved country is at peace wi th all the world. On year ago you elevated me to the high and honorable position that I now occupy. To say that I felt a timidity in assuming the duties of so important an office would be putting it very mildly. I have endeavored to guide the Craft within the limits as laid down by the law. In all cases and at all times I have had the uniform love and support of the brethren, which has aided me very materially in the discharge of my duties. Today we must review the work of the past year and either approve or not; make new laws and legislate for the best interests of the Fraternity. In all our work and all our doings let us be guided by the Great Architect of the Universe, who, no doubt, will exercise His superintending care over us.
FRATERNAL DEAD •.
Introducing this subject the Grand Master thus speaks: During the past year the Grim Destroyer invaded our ranks and laid his icy hands upon sixty-three members of this Jurisdiction; of whom the Committee on Necrology will give you an extended report. I feel called upon to take particular notice of the death of Past Grand Master Enoch Moore, who died July 26, 1914, and was buried with Masonic honors on July 29, 1914. Brother Moore :was very active in Masonic work and had the distinction of being Grand Master at the time the Masonic Home was dedicated. It fell to his lot to perform this duty, of which he was justly proud. His death was unlooked for and came like a thunderbolt from a clear sky..
The Grand Master states that he had officially visited every lodge in the Jurisdiction, and that his visits were not only occasions of pleasure, but of profit to himself as well.
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DISPENSATIONS.
Among many dispensations granted, was not one gIvmg a certain lodge permission to open on the °afternoo'ns of Feb. 9 and May 11, 1914, on account of extra work. This surprises us somewhat, as it indicates that a lodge either has no right to call a special communication or that it is unlawful in that Jurisdiction, to open the lodge in day time. To accept either suggestion would make it appear .that a lodge must be hampered by restrictions of which we know nothing in the "wild and woolly west." SPECIAL COl\BIUNICATIONS.•,
The Grand Master called two special communications during the year, in both of which he officiated. One was for the purpose of dedicating a new hall, and the other for laying a corner stone. The Grand Master reported two decisions, both of which are local in application. From the Grand Secretary's Report we are somewhat surprised to note that while 178 were initiated, 112 were rejected. This would seem to indicate either that the Brethren of that Jurisdiction are painstakingly careful if not fastidious in their selections or that there is a great deal of "poor material" offered for acceptance. The Committee on Correspondence in their initial report recommend the recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, but decline to recommend the York Grand Lodge of Mexico for the same favor. This surprises us somewhat, but we make no criticism. From the report of Managers it appears that there are only nine residents in the Masonic Home-three married couples, two men and one woman. The net operating expense is put at three thousand two hundred and eighty-three dollars and seven cents-which would indicate a per capita expense of something over three hundred and fifty·four dollars. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
The Report on Correspondence covers only some 65 pages, and Missouri is not recognized. We regret that our report was not received, which was doubtless the reason for its omission.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. '1914.
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T. JOHN NEWTON, G. M.
A. W.
JOHNSON,
A.LEXANDl<~R GRANT,
G. S.
G. M:
A. W. JOHNSON, G. S. Grand Correspondent. Members, 10,355.
W. BAIRD. Lodges, 34.
GEO.
Gain, 376. M. W. T. John Newton, is a fine-looking man, as Is evidenced by the photo which introduces the volume of Proceedings. We would not be surprised from his appearance to find that he is Virginia stock. They raise that sort in the "Old Dominion," and some retain their b'eauty after coming West, and even transmit it to their children. A number of stated and special Communications are reported in extenso, and the second stated Communication, which was held on the evening of May 13th, 1914, was characterized by the reception of a number of reports and -Other business, among which we may note the adoption of formal rules of order, which is somewhat new to us of the West. MASONIC TEMPLE 'fAX.
Since the completion of the Masonic Temple, the Masons of the Jurisdiction have paid a per capita tax of one dollar to bring up arrearages for the building and running expenses. A number of Lodges presented petitions for the abatement of this tax at once, on the ground that the original purpose was accomplished and that the Temple was now paying all expenses. On motion this request, after a somewhat protracted debate, was lost. BIBLE IN CORNER
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The following resolution was offered by P. G. M. George W. Baird and was adopted: . Whereas, The Great Light in Masonry has ever been regarded as the inestimable gift of God to man for the rule and guide of his faith; therefore, 'be it Resolved, That a copy of the Holy Bible shall hereafter be deposited in the cavity of every corner stone laid Masonically in this Jurisdiction.
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ANN1:AT. COMMUNICATION.
The One Hundred and Fourth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, F. A. A. M., of the District of Columbia was held at Masonic Temple at 7 o'clock p. m., December 16, 1914. After the usual preliminaries, the Grand Master read his annual address, from which we select a paragraph: Brethren of the Grand Lodge: yYith hearts full of gratitude to our Supreme Grand Master for the manifold blessings and comforts we have enjoyed during the past year, we meet this ev.ening in the One Hundred and Fourth Annual Communication to review and pass judgment upon the official transaction of one of the most prosperous years in the history of this Grand Lodge; also to enact路 such legislation as may be necessary for the future government of the Craft. Peace, harmony and good-fellowship i)revail throughout the Jurisdiction. There has been no discord or dissension among us, but our hearts and tongues have joined in promoting each other's welfare and rejoicing in each other's prosperity. May this happy condition continue. Our relations with Grand Lodges with which we are in Fraternal correspondence have been most cQrdial and friendly, no serious complications having arisen to necessitate official action. Anticipating a pleasant, profitable and harmonious Communication, I extend a cordial and Fraternal greeting to the officers and membership participating therein. DECISIONS.
Under this head the Grand Master reported a number of rulings, all of which seem to be either local in application or in accordance with the general principles of Freemasonry. SMOKING IN LODGE ROOMS.
After quoting .law, precedent and principles, the Grand Master issued the following edict: 'Washington, October 23, 1914. To the Constituent Lodges of the Obedience of the .Grand Lodge, A. F. A. M., of the District of Columbia: The practice of smoking in lodge-rooms is a growing evil that calls for correction. Formerly indulged in only during the intervals of refreshment, it has persisted until it has been permitted in the hours of labor and even during the conferring of degrees. It not only detracts from the dignity and solemnity of the degrees and the decorum which should at all times be observed in a Lodge, but it is an invasion of the rights of Brethren whose antipathy to tobacco has.
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obliged them to discontinue attendance at their Lodges rather than breathe a smoke-laden atmosphere. It has also brought upon our Lodges the criticism of visitors from Jurisdictions where smoking in a lodge-room is regarded as no less an impropriety than smoking in a church. While your Grand Master yields to no one in his devotion to the "weed," for the foregoing reasons he deems it his duty to order that smoking within ,the tiled door of a lodge-room at any time during the session of a Lodge, whether in the transaction of business, at refreshment, or during the conferring of degrees, be prohibited. Masters are charged with the strict enforcement of this order, which will continue unless revoked by the Grand Lodge. Fraternally yours, T. JOHN NEWTON, Grand Master.
Finding that this order was not properly obgerved, the Grand Master issued a supplement, peremptorily forbid~ing smoking in th2 lodge room at all times. ST. LOUIS MEETIN'G.
The Grand Master covers three pages with a very pleasant reo port of the Meeting of the Grand Masters in St. Louis. The Grand Master states that Masonic Clubs are increasing in popularity and endorses them with something of enthusiasm as calculated to accomplish much good. We are inclined to doubt thi~ from personal observation, as well as several considerations which present themselves. The tendeucy to 'break up the home life in the United States is already very great, and we deprecate anything in that direction. The older and more sedate members of the Lodge are not likely to join such clubs, leaving them to be made up of the younger and more thoughtless members, who may be easily led into that which is unseemly and unmasonic by the liberty of these unchartered associations. But this is simply a personal opinion, and in nowise intended as a criticism. The Grand Master closes bis address with these words: CONCLUSION.
In conclusion, my Brethren, I desire to gratefully acknowledge obligations I am under to each of you for the loyal support and the assistance which have contributed to whatever success may have been attained in the administration of your affairs during the year just closing. You have promptly responded to every call I have made on you, and every duty assigned has been discharged with ability and care. Let me persuade you to continue in the paths as outlined in
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the teachings, traditions and history of our Order, "to support the dignity of your character on eyei"Y occasion" as men and Masons who have a fine sense of honor, a strict regard for their obligations and consideration for the rights and feelings of others. Be ready and willing at all times to give advice and counsel to our young-er Brethren, on whom our Fraternity must depend in the future for the maintenance of its prestige before the world.
The finances of the Grand Lodge seem to be in excellent condition and the Masonic Home is growing in strength and popularity. Its assets are something over $90,000.00 in property, endowment and current funds. REPORT
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CORRESPONDENCE.
This report covers 148 pages in reviewing the Proceedings of 71 Grand Lodges. Missouri is complimented with three pages, giving a succinct account of the work of our Grand Lodge for 1914, together with an extended selection of the Report of our Committee on the Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges. The Correspondent seems to find, however, that we contradict' ourselves, which he expiains as follows: The Report was adopted, which gives formal recognition to a body which has seceded from an Orient which the very Report declares "is not recognized by any legitimate Grand Lodge In tho world." The Grand Orient is, however, recognized by the Grand Lodges of Germany, Egypt, Netherlands and Chile, and, on page 145 of the current Missouri Report, we find these very bodies mentioned as being recognized by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. From the Masonic Bureau in Switzerland we learn the new Grand' Lodge in France "claims six Lodges," while' from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts we learn that it has not to exceed three, and maybe only two Lodges, with an aggregate of 60 members. \Ve beg leave to refer to our current review on Illinois and our Report on the recognition of the new Lodge in this issue.
He also objects that The Report on Grievances and Appeals, like others on that subject, is a good production of English and may be legally correct, but too much of it is printed. When some other writer wants testimony against Masons and Masonry he can find it in such Reports. It has been done ,many times already.
We have not examined the matter in the Report on Recognition which is objected to, and we leave our defense to' our 'eiccellent Brother Kuhn and his Committee to defend their action. .As :to the latter, we are inclined to agree with Bro. Baird. We do' print too
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much in our Proceedings. Among other things, we personally object to the common practice of publishing the names of those suspended or expelled. The fact itself is sufficient punishment without giving it to the world.
FLORIDA. 1916. Re-elected. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 12,051.
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Gain, 607 The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge 'of Florida for the year 1915 constitute quite a bulky volume, but is well arranged and con· tains much interesting information, with an index which greatly aids in its examination. 'fhe volume is well introduced by a fine photo of the Grand Master, whose form and facial appearance indicate that he is a good liver. Also there appear two special Communications, reported in form, each for the purpose of' laying corner stones. EIGHTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The M. W. Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Jurisdiction of Florida, assembled in its Eighty-sixth Annual Communication in the City of Jacksonville at 10 o'clock a. m., .Tuesday, January 19, A. L. 5915, A. D. 1915, and a constitutional number of Grand Officers and Representatives of particular Lodges being present, the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form by the M. W. Grand Master with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The Grand Master presented an excellent report of his work during the year, from which we give an extract indicating the spirit of the introduction, which preceded a most reverential and worthy prayer from the Grand Chaplain.
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obscurity of the unknown, but also with its cosmopolitan or worldwide character. It is a progressive world science that has been the companion of mankind throughout the ages in the long slow journey upward. It has blessed and cheered the humble artisan as he hewed the rough Ashlars of 'life or shaped the giant trees of the forest into ships that plowed the Ocean, or into shelter for the children of men. It has been an ispiration to the farmer as he tilled the soil and gathered the world's food from the store-house of Nature. It has given courage as well as succor to the soldier on bloody fields of battle, and has filled the hearts of Kings and Statesmen with purer motives, and inspired great leaders with grander ideals and nobler visions. It has broadened the scope of Brotherhood, and leveled the barriers between man and man. A great equalizer, quickening the spirit of Fraternalism, it stands today side by side with religion as a potential element in the progress of the human race. As an institution, its foundations are laid upon the firm principles of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man, and none but those who arc worthy and well qualified and who believe sincerely in these principles should ever be permitted to enter the outer door and pass into the sacred precincts of the Masonic Lodge. No nation can adopt its grand tenets without striding onward and upward in its political and moral life. Every individual who comes within the circle of its influence starts with a new vigor and brighter hope on the race of lifa
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And here, my Brethren, before entering upon OUt¡ labors, let us bow in humble submission to the God of the Universe while the Grand Chaplain offers up a prayer of thanksgiving for the many blessings bestowed upon us and invokes the aid of Diety to stop the bloody war which is causing untold suffering in our sister countrif's, who ar8 bound to us by the ties of Eternal Brotherhood. PRAYER BY GRAND CHAPLAIN.
0, Lord,Thou art our God and we praise Thee, our fathers' God and we exalt Thee; we praise and glorify Thy name, for Thou art holy. Our fathers trusted in Thee and were not put to shame; may we, their seed, put our trust in the Lord and stay ourselves upon our God. Thou hast given to us a great and noble heritage. Thou hast crowned us as a people. '\Ve are God's Free Men in a land of civil and religious liberty. Thou hast g-iven us an abundance of prosperity. God, grant that our hearts may not be lifted up in foolish pride, that we may never forget that all our blessings come from Thee and that we are dependent upon Thee for all the manifold mercies and blessings that are ours today.
The Grand Master presented a, long list of the Fraternal Dead of that and other Jurisdictions, covering seven or eight pages. He also reports the constitution of eight Lodges chartered last year and the, formation of three new Lodges. One charter was restored and two surrendered.
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Various Dispensations were granted for the usual reasons. The Grand Master refused a Dispensation to lay a corner stone for the reason that the building was practically completed, in which he was doubtless correct. He reports 'many questions asked, most of which he satisfied by reference to the Masonic Law. The G!and Master ruled that it was 'not proper for a Masonic Lodge to meet on Sunday for the purpose of working and conferring the degrees. The Grand Master very properly decided that a candidate having been rejected in Pennsylvania, which claims perpetual juriSdiction, might be legally admitted to the privileges of Freemasonry in Florida without regard to the law of any other Jurisdiction. The Grand Master refers with regret to the tardiness of the Brethren in contributing to the funq for the building of a Masonic Home and trusts that there may be a larger liberality in the future. In this connection, we may add that the Trustees of the Masonic Home reported on hand a fund of $27,866.69. The Grand Lodge 'of Florida seems to be in excellent condition, financially and otherwise. THE REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE
Is rather a lengthy document, covering 243 pages, with few quotations, indicating a large and conscientious amount of work on the part of the Grand Correspondent. But we regret to notice that the compiler and binder, one or both, have mixed part of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge with the Report on Correspondence, which greatly mars the effect, The beginning of the report on Missouri is given-but only the beginning. We trust, however, that our good Brother dealt gently with us, and in the absence of documentary evidence, we shall so consider it.
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GEORGIA. 1914. ROBERT W.
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Gain" 2,033. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Georgia, covering some three hundred pages, are in good form and well arranged, indicating the good taste and carefulness of the Secretary, as well as the Grand Correspondent. If there be any possible criticism, it applies equally, or in greater measure, to many other volumes of like character, which is that much space is wasted' in unnecessary recapitulation of names, etc. In the present volume, some 25 pages are given in reciting the Lodge Representatives present at the session. However, this is exceedingly good for the printer, as well as for the Government, and as we are in sympathy with both, we are little disposed to criticise. ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of Georgia was held in the City Auditorium in the City of Macon, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m., Tuesday, October 27, A. L. 5914, and was opened. in Ample Form on the Master's Degree, and with prayer by Rev. H. G. Edenfield, Grand Chaplain. ANNUAL ADDRESS.
The Address of the Grand Master covers some 28 pages and, without intending criticism, we find it unique in character. Especially in the beginning does it easily differentiate itself from an} other that we have noticed. In the exordium some five or six pages are -given to a very interesting discussion of the Panama Canal, its magnitude and purpose, the blessings of universal peace, and incidentally our position and responsibility among the nations and what we may do in forever ending the curse of war. We give a few selections which we are sure will be admired:
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Near the centre of the vVestern Hemisphere, at one of its narr0West parts, is to be seen the results of a most wonderful achievement, displaying the wonderful advancement 6f the science Of civil engineering, associated with which the Suez and Kiel canals and all similar projects pale into insignificance. The Panama Canal was constructed to promote and advance a closer union between the East and 'Vest of our great Nation and for furnishing more convenient communication from one side of the gl0g e to the other. The Stars and Stripes, that glorious emblem of freedom, with its gorgeous coloring of red, white and blue, symbolizing fervency alld zeal, universal friendship and benevolence and purity-the field containing a myriad of stars, each denoting an independent State, floats majestically over this narrow strip of land.
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\Ve stand here as Representatives of this great Institution, proud of our allegiance to the Holy Bible, Square and Compass, and faithful to the sublime lessons inculcated by their teachings. \Vith an earnest desire and firm resolution to fully discharge our respective duties to God, our neighbor and our fellow-man. Masonry is the same the world over. The Mason who bows in humble reverence to the Letter G and its sublime teachings, 'mid the frozen hills of Alaska or even farther North 'mid the abundance of snow and icebergs, 'mid the imprisoned waters, has the same heart and makes a similar obeisance as he, who in tropic clime 'mid flowery plain, babbling brook, mUl'muring stream and the abundant vegetation, offers up his devotions to Deity.
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The Grand Master pays a strong compliment to the Brethren who occupy these positions, which are indeed among the most important and honorable in the gift of the Fraternity. We doubt not that the parties to whom he alludes appro'ximate in character and
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:MASONIC HOlVIE.
The Grand Master states that t路he Superintendent and Matron of the Masonic Home having resigned their positions, he found it exceedinglydifficult to replace them, but after careful considerativn, finally decided upon Brother W. L. Collier and his good wife, who, he feels sure, have the requisite qualifications for a successful administration. He states that the financial position of the Grand Lodge is exceedingly g.ood, and that a considerable balance will be added to the funds of the Grand Lodge at the close of the session. ORDER OF EASTERN STAR.
The Grand Master strongly compliments the Ladies of the Eastern Star for valuable assistance in the conduct of the Home and much other good work. VISITATIONS.
Of these the Grand Master recites a long list, indicating the zeal with which he has studied the condition and interests of the Grand Lodge and his desire to build up the work of the Order in that Grand Jurisdiction. DECISIONS.
The ingly in Georgia, spirit of
Grand Master reports 45 decisions, all of ,vhich are seemaccordance with the laws and edicts Oi the Grand Lodge of and so far as we have noted, none of them contradict the the common Law of Freemasonry. XEW LODGES.
During the year Dispensations were issued for the formation of eight new Lodges. A number of miscellaneous requests for Dispensations were refused, and many granted, many of which surprise us. For instance, a great number to confer degrees upon a large number of candidates at one time-from four or five up to fifteen or twenty. Evidently the Craft is flourishing in that Jurisdiction, and it may be that in some lodges it is growing too rapidly. It will be very
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unfortunate if our Order. becomes so popular that everybody wants to get in, and still more unfortunate if an unworthy ambition for numbers and fees shall influence their admission. NECROLOGY.
The Grand Master introduces his report with a fine burst of sentiment, concluding with a beautiful poem. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
The Grand Correspondent compliments Missouri with four pages of his excellent report, which compliment is magnified in that most of it consists of Quotations-a page at least from the Grand Correspondent. We greatly appreciate the compliment. From such a source it has value.
IDAHO. 1914. CURTIS
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AKDREW CHRISTENSON,
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Gain, 401. The photo of the incoming Grand Master, Andrew Christenson, presents him as not only fine looking, but intellectual as well and, while not a physiognomist, we would take him to be a good man. l}ut, of course, all who occupy this high position should possess these Qualifications, especially the last. IN MEMORIAM.
An Emergent Communication was held at Boise, Feb. '8, 1914, for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to M. W. James A. Pinney, Past Grand Master. It was largely attended and the occasion was imposing.
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FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The Forty-seventh Annual Communicati~n of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Idaho convened in the Masonic Temple in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, the 8th day of September, A. D. 1914, A. L. 5914, and was called to order by the Most Worshipful Curtis F. Pike, Grand Master, at 10 o'clock a. m. After the introductory ceremo~ies, Bro. Geo. E. Knepper presented a resolution proposing to furnish a Memorial stone for the inside of the Washington National Monument, as he stated that Idaho is not yet represented in that splendid structure. The Grand Lodge afterwards instructed to procure a stone suitable in form and finish, and with a proper inscription, for the purpose designated, the cost not to exceed' one hundred dollars. ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER.
This is a worthy business document in which the Grand Master avoids some of the mistakes which mark and mar such addresses in so many cases, and is to be commended for its general spirit and well-selected diction; we give a brief extract: Brethren of the Grand Lodge: Again we are permitted by the grace of Almighty God to assemble In Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge' of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Idaho. This is the forty-seventh annual session and I come before you in the performance of a duty imposed upon me as Grand Master, "To lay before you a written message detailing an . account of my official acts during the recess, the state and condition of Masonry in this Jurisdiction, and to recommend to the Grand Lodge such measures as are deemed expedient and necessary."
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Before proceeding to the more serious business of the session, let us pause to congratulate the membership of this Jurisdiction upon the auspicious circumstances under which we are this day assembled. This is the first Annual Communication ever held in the northern section of the State, and second session held outside the City of Boise since October, 1871, forty-three years ago, and in the name of the Masons of Northern Idaho, and especially of Kootenai Lodge No. 24, I extend to all members, visitors and friends a most hearty welcome to this beautiful and hospitable city, situated among the forest trees and on the shores of this peaceful and inspiring' lake. FRATERN AT, meAD.
He makes the usual reference to the Fraternal Dead, giving a brief biographical sketch of P. G. M. James A. Pinney. He announces the appointment of a number of Grand Represen,tatives and
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DISPENSATIONS l'OR NEW LODGES.
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reported having granted Dispensations for the formation of'" two new Lodges during the year, previously having given careful attention to existing conditions. We note that the Grand Lodge of Idaho uses a cypher ritual for the esoteric work, the key being kept in possession of the Worshipful Master. BENEVOLENCE.
The Grand Master refers to the Orphan Fund, amounting to some. seventy thousand dollars, the income from which, he says, has been, and is being, diverted from its original purpose. Originally intended purely as an Orphan Fund, the larger amount has been recently used for Aged Masons and their Widows. He cautions the G~and Lodge that no thought of a Masonic Home should be entertained, as the Jurisdiction is far too small and weak in membership for such an enterprise. CONVENTION AL EVILS.
The Grand Master states that it is the custom of many Lodges in the State in which the members indulge in smoking during the session. As to this, he agrees "with Grand Master Darrah of Illinois, who discussed the subject in bis report, that smoking in Lodge is no more justifiable than smoking in church or theatre, especially during the conferring of degrees. Self-control is the very foundation of character, and the Brother who cannot refrain from smoking during the short period the Lodge is in session gives unmistakable evidence of the fact tbat there is one Masonic lesson be has failed to mastez-that of learning to subdue his passions. Usually a word of admonition from the Master is all that is required, but it. is within !:lis power to prevent it and he s'hould do so." As to electioneering and log rolling, he speaks strongly: "I can not c1o~e my report without uttering my protest against another practice of far greater consequences and deserving of the greatest condemnation. I refer to the unmasonic habit of electioneering and log rolling for office.or other Masonic bonors. Our Grand Lodge sessions have not always been free from these offensive methods, and it is not to be wondered at that some of our constituent Lodges have become tarred with the same stick."
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RETURNS AND FINANCES.
The Grand Secretary reports that many Lodges 'have been exceedingly tardy in sending in their reports, and many of thos~ received are marred by grievous errors. He reports having recei ved . from all sources the sum of $16,383.34, out of which he has paid $15,801.85. FRATERN AL
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This report covers 111 pages and is in unusually good form. Brother Knepper is wise and prudent in all his statements, and consequently leaves no room for criticism. He is kind to the Missouri Correspondent, for which thanks!
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SEVENTY-FIFTH ¡ANNIVERSARY.
The great occasion of the year was the celebration of the Seventy-fifth Anniversay of the formation of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, held in Medina Temple, Chicago, Ill., Oct. 13, 1914. Much enthusiasm prevailed, and the addresses, music, etc:, were all of high character. From these several addresses we present a few extracts: . It is estimated that more than fifty millions of people reside within one night's ride of the City of Chicago, a city that has within its own borders a residential population of more than two and onehalf million souls, the second largest in the United' States, and the fifth largest in the world. And yet there are some here tonight older in years than is Chicago as a city; in fact, it is only seventy-seven years from the date of its ,first charter.
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three epochs. These are associated with three cities or localities. 1. Kaskaskia, in 1804, is the birth place of our great Fraternity in this State. 2. Vandalia, in 1822, was where the first Grand Lodge was organized. This body was feeble and had but a brief existence. 3. Jacksonville, in 1840, was the place of organization of the present superb Grand Lodge of Masons embracing 130,000 members and more than 800 Lodges. Illinois yields in size only to the Empire State, but to none in point of achievement. Of 14 Lodges with a membership of over 1,000, Illinois has two. Garden City comes third with 1,482 and Union Park with 1,172. 'Vhile there is magic in numbers, yet the true standard of 'judgment is in the attainment of ends and aims of the Fraternity.
ANNUAL COIlUIUNlCATION.
In compliance with the provisions of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Illinois, the Seventy-fifth Annual Meeting was held in the City of Chicago at the Oriental Consistory Building, commencing on Tuesday, the 13th day of October, A. D. 1914, A. L. 5914, at 10 o'clock a. m., and was opened in Ample Form by M. W. Bro. Henry T. Burnap, Grand Master. The prayer of Grand Chaplain, R. W. Bro. Joseph G. Wright, was a model-taken, as it is from the old ritual: Direct us, 0 Lord, in all our doings with Thy most gracious favor and further us with Thy continual help, that in all. our works begun, continued and ended in Thee, we may glorify Thy Holy Name, and finally by Thy mercy, obtain everlasting life, Amen.
The Grand Master presented a most excellent Address, from which we excerpt a paragraph or two: In the great conflict now in progress among the nations of Europe our modern civilization has already suffered a staggering blow. Thousands of lives and millions of treasure are being sacrificed on the altar of national ambition, jealousy and avarice, to be followed by untold suffering, poverty and despair. While we rejoice that we live amid the blessings of peace and prosperity, we cannot
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remain indifferent to the cries of suffering humanity in other lands. The time seems not far distant when the Fraternity will have its greatest opportunity to demonstrate to th~ world that Brotherly Lcve and relief are truly among its most prized tenets, and when the appeal comes I cannot but believe that our great Institution will be found foremost among those organizations which will respond most promptly and with the greatest liberality.
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The Grand Master presents a communication from the Graud Lodge of Oregon formally requesting the co-operation of the Grand Lodge of Illinois in securing a representative meeting of the Grand Lodges of the United States September 1st, 1915, for the '(practically) _ avowed purpose of forming a Supreme Grand Lodge. After a courteous expression of opinion on this subject, the Grand Master ~ug gested that the invitation be courteously declined, which was accordingly done, and which, we suppose, has been or will be done by every Grand Lodge in the United States. The idea of a Supreme Grand Lodge is extremely unpopular and should ever remain so. ' NEW LODGES.
During the year Dispensations were granted for the purpose of forming ten new lodges, a careful investigation being made in every case and the law- carefully observed. CORNER STONES.
The Grand Master gi'anted Dispensations for the laying of Corner Stones for Masonic and County Buildings during the year, but we note not one for a Church. Somehow this is much more unusual in the Northern States than with us of the South. GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.
The Grand Master attended the Fifth Annual Meeting of this Association at Alexandria, Va., which he endorses with something of enthusiasm, saying, 'among other things: Thirty-six Grand Lodges have already joined the Association and many of them have promised substantial financial aid in the promotion of the undertaking, An impression which is .current in some
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quarters that the promotion of this undertaking is primarily a local one, I am satisfied, is a mistaken conception of the real situation. The movement has assumed a national character and should it su'cceed the proposed building will be under the control of a Board of Trustees appointed by the National Association. GRAND MASTERS' CONFERENCE.
He speaks pleasantly of this occasion, which he attended in person, with R. W. Brother R. H. Wheele~ as a companion. Among other things, he says: The entertainment of the Representatives of the several Grand Lodges and other distinguished guests was undertaken .by Lodges of the Thirty-third Masonic District, comprising the City of St. Louis, and was under the immediate supervision of R. W. Bro. Leon W. Quick, District Deputy Grand Master, to whose thoughtful courtesy the visitors were largely indebted for their delightful entertainment. SABBATH DESECRATION.
Under this head, he uses the following language: During the summer just passed my attention has been called to thc fact that certain organizations ma.de up exclusively of Masons, some of which identify themselves as members of their respective Lodges by use of the Lodge name, and claiming in a certain way to represent their several Lodges, have given picnics, held athletic contests and promoted other forms of amusement on Sunday, thereby subjecting the Lodges and the Fraternity to unfavorable criticism and bringing reproach upon the good name of Masonry. ' * * * * • • • • Masonry, if it is to retain the respect and confidence of the civilized world and avoid the appearance of insincerity and hypocrisy, must live up to its teachings and practice outside the Lodge room those virtues which are inculcated within its tiled precincts. We are admonished to follow the example of our Ancient Brethren, who observed the Sabbath as a day of rest and as one affording frequent opportunities to adore the Great Creator. The Grand Lodge has so far recognized the moral obligation of . the Masons of its jurisdiction, to conform to the ethical proprieties, as to prohibit Lodges from holding meetings on Sunday, and furnishes a commendable example in itself refraining from the exercise of any of its fu nctions on that day. FUNERAL CEREMONY.
Under this head, the Grand Master refers to the increasing popularity of cremation, and in answer to several questions as to the propriety of the regular Burial Service on such occasions, he recommends that the Ceremony be so revised that it may be prop-
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erly used on the occasion of a cremation or when the body Is deposited i1;1 a crypt, or that a special Ceremony be prepare"d for such occasions. We think the suggestion a wise one. FRA'rER~ AL
CORRESPONDENCE.
In his introduction, the Grand Correspondent gives the following interesting facts. It is of peculiar interest just now that in the nations at war in Europe, except those of the British Empire, there are no regular Grand Lodges of Masons. Fraternity has not taken root and flourished on the continent. There are but about 150,000 members of even the quasi-Masonic organizations. These discard the essential bases of our great Brotherhood. It is also a significant fact that other Fraternal Societies have few members in any country on the other side of the Atlantic. The militarism of monarchic governments does not foster the Fraternal spirit. It is doubtful if the present state of war could have become possible in countries where millions of men are bound together by the cords of Universal Brotherhood. 'l'ruly, Masonry is the greatest peace society on the earth. Her message is "peace on earth, good will toward men." '
DETAILS WITH EACH REVIEW.
It has been the custom to print a table of statistics glVll1g in detail the membership of each Grand Lodge for the past and present year. Inasmuch as the number of Lodges and the total membership will be found at the head of the review of each Grand Jurisdiction, '.t has been thought advisable to dispense with this ta.ble of statistics and give merely the summary of membership. r.rhe following, therefore, .w ill suffice:
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The total membership of bodies claiming to be Masonic, but not recognized by Illinois as regular, approximately is 150,000.
The Grand Correspondent never fails in his use of a pen, and his present effort is no exception to the rule. He uses some one hundred and seventy-nine pages, of which four and a half are accorded to Missouri, in which,a number of quotations occur, and his comments are always kind. He hesitates a little over the fifth and sixth Decisions of Grand Master Lampert with reference to a cork leg and missing fingers, but in general is kind and complimentary. He quotes freely from the Grand Correspondent and is somewhat
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pleasant, but Brotherly in spirit. Altogether, the report could not well be better, and we might say the same as to the entire volume. R. W. Brotober Cutter is a great Secretary, and the Grand Correspondent is no less worthy.
INDIANA. MARTIN CAI.YIN
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1915. A. MORRISON, G. M. W. PRATHER, G. S.
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Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 70,014.
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Lodges, 557. Gain, 3,822.
As is very generally the custom now, the picture of M. W. Charles P. Benedict, the incoming Grand Master, serves as frontispiece for the Proceedings, which are further introduced, in accordance with the usual custom of this Grand Lodge, by a public preliminary meeting cp.aracterized by addresses of welcome and music, concluded by a splendid oration on the "spirit of Masonry" by Brother Philputt. We give a brief extract: Some men are :Masons from their mother's womb, others must indeed learn to "subdue their passion," but whatever the fact may be, the spirit of our Order is one of self-discipline and moral excellence. From this struggle-if struggle there be, we should behold in due time the emergence of the righteous man of whom the psalmist said, , "He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water that bringeth forth his fruit in his season. His leaf also shall not wither."
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The spirit of Masonry is patriotic. Its very principles have been written into the constitution of the'United States. "All men are born free and equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights.'" This preamble to the Declaration of Independence was written by a Mason. The great milestones of progress which mark the pathway of American democracy are all triumphs of the things explicit in the doctrines of our Order. And today in the world crisis through which we are passing if Masonry could get a voice, not another gun would be fired, not another dying groan would be heard upon the battlefield. And Masonry will get a voice, let us hope, and that right soon, and join with all the other voices of humanity in calling out to tempest-tossed and battle-maddened nations, "Peace, be still." Meanwhile we bide Our time, support our government, and follow the flag. The Stars and Stripes are good enough for us, and we stand by the President in upholding the dignity and honor of our nation.
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ANNUAL COl\BIUNICATION.
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Indiana convened in ninety-fourth annual meeting, in the Grand Lodge hall of the Masonic Temple, in the City of Indianapolis, at . 10 o'clock a. m., Tuesday, the 25th day of May, A: D. 1915, A. L. 5~15, being the fourth Tuesday in May, ninety-eighth year of the Grand Lodge. The Address of the Grand Master is. characterized by a fine order of common sense and a conscientious attention to business details.' We present herewith an ~xtract: The Ninety-fourth Annual Meeting of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of Indiana convenes today under most auspicious circumstances. Our country is at peace with all the world, we having not during the year now closing suffered widespread famine, pestilence, violence or other forms of public disaster. The God whom we as Masons reverence and serve has blessed our lana, and is leading our entire people to the accomplishment of the manifest destiny of the republic in plenty, health and peace.
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The Grand Master gave a long list of the fraternal dead, after which he states that the relations with other Grand Jurisdictions are entirely cordial, and that incidental questions arising with othe:c Grand Jurisdictions have been easily adjusted. NEW LODGES.
The Grand Master granted dispensations for two new lodges during the year, after careful examimi.tion of all the conditions and satisfactory assurance that the interests of Freemasonry would be enhanced thereby. He also constituted several lodges in person or by proxy. CORNER STONES.
The Grand Master recites in detail the ceremonies and personnel connected with the laying of several corner stones during the year.
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Several new halls were duly consecrated during the year by appointees of the Grand Master, except.in one case, at which he was able to officiate in person. The Grand Master records only a single complaint during the year, which he referred to the Grand Lodge for investigation. OPINIONS AND DECISIONS.
The Grand Master makes a very brief report upon this subject, presenting no principle new or of special interest, except to the parties affected in that Jurisdiction. WAR RELIEF.
The Grand Master refers to the great suffering and destitution consequent upon the war in Europe, and states that he had ordered the Grand Trea~urer to pay three hundred dollars to the Red Cross Society in that interest. THE MASONIC HOME.
The Grand Master states that a site has been chosen and that the location is beautiful and easy of access, having many advantages. He also states that contracts ~il1 be let in a few days for six buildings. The Grand Master closes his address with several paragraphs, whose soundness and beauty commend them to our admiration. COi\1PUMEKTARY.
A pleasant incident during the session of the Grand Lodge was the presentation of a beautiful thirty-third degree jewel to P. G. M. Calvin W. Prather, the Grand Secretary, as an' expression of the high appreciation felt for him by his brethren of the Grand Lodge. The volume of Proceedings is illustrated with a number of splendid photos of some of the larger Masonic Buildings in Indiana. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
The Grand Correspondent, our M. W. Brother Prather, presents a report which, though brief, is of high order. He accords to Missouri something over two pages and compliments the report prepared by ourself as excellent, which we duly appreciate.
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IOWA. 1915. CHAS. W. WALTON',
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The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Iowa for 1915 come to us in the form of a well-appearing but bulky volume of 860 pages, inclUding the index. As a matter of course a great deal of this space is taken up with tables and lists of names, with other Masonic data, as also a number of fine portraits, comprising all the present Grand Officers. SEVENTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
By arrangement between the Grand Master and the Local Committee some of the formalities usually observed were omitted, and the Brethr'en assembled informally at Greim's Opera House, where there was singing, distribution of flowers to the ladies present, after which the Deputy Grand Master, in a graceful speech 'introduced the Grand Master, who expressed his pleasure at the reception in the following words: As one passes along the sometimes rough highways of life, it is indeed a beautiful and inspiring thought to know that there is a rose for, you and a rose for me; a rose that recalls sweet memories of the past, beguiles the present, and inspires us to renewed activity for the future. Surely you have inaugurated this session of the Grand Lodge most fittingly, and I extend to the brethren of Cedar Rapids the assurance of our sincere appreciation in their artistic welcome. I also congratulate them on their originality. The rose is said to be the emblem of silence, but if this is true, it is of a silence that is golden, as it warms the impulses of the heart and brings messages ofttimes too sacred for words. May the spirit of this beautiful flower be an omen of that kindly harmony which shall prevail in the present session, and of that ,thoughtful consideration which shall be accorded to all who take part in our deliberations. To you, brethren, again our grateful thanks, may roses always brighten your pathway.
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INVOCATIOK.
The Grand Master then called upon the Grand Chaplain, who offered a most fitting prayer, from which we excerpt the following: Almighty God, Creator of all mankind, King of Kings, and Lord. ,'of Lords, we pause at the beginning of this, another annual session of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, to thank Thee for Thy goodness to us, and to invoke Thy blessing upon us. For all the temporal blessings of life, we thank Thee, and for the endowment of spiritual, intellectual, and moral graces, for the health, happiness, and prosperity which has been our common lot, Thy holy name be praised. Vouchsafe, we beseech Thee, 0 God of mercy and of righteousness, a continuance of these favors to us, Thy dependent and ever needy creatures. We thank Thee, 0 Lord, that in this dark hour of international strife, suffering, and disaster abroad, that peace, plenty and prosperity r~st upon us, a nation and as a people. Continue this to us, 0 God, and may we be so guided in our relations with the world at large that as a nation we may be the friend and helpE'r of all, aiding and assisting the sUffering and the needy from the boundless stores with which Thou hast blessed us, and may we help those at enmity with each other to a better understanding and to a sure and abiding peace. We thank Thee, 0 God of our Fathers, through all the ages past, for the great institution of fraternalism under whose auspices we are met here to day; for the antiquity of this order that throughout its long history it has been free in the exercise of its mighty influence for the uplift of humanity, and that it has been neeepteod among all nations as a power for good, enlightening men and leading them unto an appreciation and cultivation of the higher and better things of life.
As usual with this Grand Lodge, an eloquent. Address of welcome was delivered, which found fitting response, after which the Grand Master proceeded with the OPEl\'ING CEREMONIES.
The Grand Lodge of Iowa., Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, convened in Seventy-second Annual Communication in the City of Cedar Rapids, in Greene's Opera House, on the second Tuesday, the 8th day of June, A. D. 1915, and was op'ened in ample form on the third degree by Most Worshipful Grand Master Charles W. Walton, in the presence and with the assistance of other Grand Officers and a large, Iiumber of delegates and visitors.
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Several distinguished visitors were present, who were recei\;ed with formal honors' and kindl.y words, to which they responded in eloquent terms. The Grand Master thus introduces his ANNUAL ADDRESS.
"With the earth by shadows o'er cast, 'tis sweet to know, that here the atmosphere breathes rest and comfort, and all around speaks welcome.'~ I find it hard to realize that a year has come and gone since by your courtesy I was elevated to the distinguished and responsible office of Grand Master of Masons in this our beloved commonwealth. The Grand Lodge today is assembled in its Seventy-second Annual Communication in this "The Parlor City" of Iowa, which has so generously and graciously thrown wide its gates to you, the representatives of more than 50,000 men, tried and true.
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Touching the fraternal dead the Grand Master thus tenderly meditates: "One sweetly, solemn thought, Comes to US o'er and o'er, Nearer our home today are we, Than e'er we have been before.", Let us not speak of death as a sad thing,. but as a passing onward and upward to a new 'life more full of richness, the goa~ toward
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which we are all striving. 'Ve have been singularly favored the past year, only twice has death invaded the ranks of our Past Grand Officers.
We note a new and tasteful innovation in the Address of the Grand Master, in that he introduces every subject with a fitting poetical quotation. Referring to the fact that he granted two dispensations for new lodges during the year he preceedes the statement with the following invocation: "Long may your lodge fires burn! Vv'orkmen in mystic labors, kind and good!" CORNER STONES.
"Happy the work and bright the day When mystic craftsmen come." The ceremony of the laying of corner stones has been handed down to us from the remotc'st antiquity, and in its performance there is a true and significant meaning.
In these words the Grand Master introduces the statement that he had granted four di~pensations for the laying of corner stones during the year. Introducing the subject of dedications his invocation takes this form: "Hear our Thou, And may When
prayer, 0 God, the nation's trust! these walls majestic rise we are in the dust!"
The Grand Master insists earnestly and eloquently upon a thorough efficiency in all the officers, of the Lodge, as he correctly states that no candidate can be greatly impressed by haIting speech or slipshod methods, and that few members care to sit through ceremonies thus unworthily performed. In this vein he exhorts as follows: \
"Let us be true to each working tool The Master places in our care." One does not need to be very discerning to reaiize the importance of efficiency in lodge officers, even the minor officer should know his part and perform it with zeal.
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BLACK BALL.
Touching this subject the Grand Master speaks- as follows: "Oh, The The The
might I live to see each Mason lodge abode of peace, the school of harmony, place of prayer, the fount of charity, judgment seat of the Celestial Judge!"
We still have with us that powerful weapon of Masonic warfare, the black ball. In many cases it is filled with the deadliest of poisons, and used by hands unseen and generally unkno:wn. For a mere petty grievance the hopes and aspirations of some men are blasted, and they turn in disgust from such an affair, perhaps to go downward instead of being helped. Brothers, I caution you in terms of sincerest meaning-be careful-and remember always that there is that all-seeing eye who is Master and Judge of us all. "He that is without sin, among you, let him first cast a stone." One of my hardest problems has been to offer a remedy where this germ has strongly manifested itself. A few lodges now report themselves at a standstill owing to these unwholesome conditions. Another deplorable condition, and too prevalent, is the unnecessary publicity given to unfavorable ballots. I fear many of our brethren soon forget their vows of secrecy. A lodge's disposition of a petition for the mysteries should be both secret and sacred. and its action, especially if unfavorable, should remain within the confines of its own walls.
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Sl\iOKII'\G IN LODGE .ROOMS.
Touching this subject the Grand Master speaks as follows, and we quote his language with earnest approval: "A club there is of smokers-dare you come To that close, clouded, hot, narcotic room? The very candles seem Dying for air and give a ghastly gleam." The inclination of men to smoke, regardless of their surroundings, is not always agreeable, nor is it alway!:' to be encouraged. There are some lodges in this jurisdiction that permit smoking during the conferring of the degrees. While our law is silent on this practice, the annoyance is apparent and should be' stopped!
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The Grand Master concludes as follows: "Since it has been my very joy to find At every turning of the road The strong arm of a comrade, kind, To help me onward with my load; And since I have no gold to give. And love alone must make amends, My only prayer is, while I live, God make me worthy of my friends." CORRESPONDl<~NCl<~.
The Report on Correspondence covers some 315 pages in the very best style of our most excellent Brother, and when we say this ~e are saying much, as will be endorsed by all who are familiar with his signal ability in this- position. He accords to Missouri nearly ten pages, with no semblance of criticism. He reters most kindly to the work of the Missouri Correspondent, for which we are grateful. Commendation from such a man as Brother Block is to be appreciated.
IRELAND. 1914. THE EARL OF DONOUGHMORE, LORD PLUNKETT,
1915. Re-elected. Re-elected.
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The annual report of the Grand Lodge of Ireland is contained in a neat pamphlet of 43 pages, which is handsomely introduced by a splendid photo of Lord Plunkett, the Grand Secretary, in full regalia, which is followed by the details of the stated Communication held. in Dublin on St. John's Day, December 28, 1914. The Deputy. Grand Master announced the unavoidable. absence of the Grand Master, and the Deputy Grand Master read a letter from him, a part of which we give:
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"Your Annual Report will be before the Br'thren, and we all join with you in satisfaction at the record of Irish Freemasonry during the past year."
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This is full of interest and we regret that we cannot touch every point to which he alludes. We, however, give the opening paragraph: The magnitude of the great war in which our Country is engaged overshadows every other interest and touches every department of our National life. '.rhe Masonic Order in Ireland has been from every standpoint deeply affected by it, many of our prominent members are engaged in various departments of State connected with the struggle and very many man are bravely fighting at the front. We have amongst our members under the Irish Constitution somewhere between four and five thousand naval and military brethren, and naturally the various Funds raised for the alleviation' of the distress caused by the war appeal particularly to the Craft in Ireland. SPECIAL CHARITIES.
He furthermore states that so many Freemasons have suffered through the war that the appeals for aid to thE'm and their widows and orphans will probably strain every Masonic Charity to the limit. NO CHANGE IN GRA ND O:FFICERS.
He states that there was no change in the roster of Grand Officers for the year 1915, all having been unanimously re-elected.
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NECROLOGY.
He refers in tender terms to the death of several distinguished Masons, giving some interesting details of their lives and characters. MILITARY LODGES.
He states that on the 11th day of June the R. W. Deputy Grand Master constituted the "Quis Separabit" Lodge No. 595, attached to the Fifth Royal Irish Lancers. This was one of the first regiments to be sent to the front, and before the new lodge had time to settle down to regular business its members hastily路 departed to the field of war. There are already nine regimental lodges under the Irish Constitution, three of whi6h路 date back to the eighteenth century. LODGE OF RESEARCH.
A new departure was made in Irish -Masonry by the establishment of the Lodge of Research, No. 200; a Lodge composed exclusively of Installed Masters, for the purpose-as its name implies-ot inquiring into the history of Irish Freemasonry, especially in regard to the ancient records of Irish Lodges. The formation of associations and lodges for the attainment of similar ends have. been long in existence in other Masonic jurisdictions, and have done useful work in rescuing many interesting details of Masonic lore which might otherwise be lost. The Lodge started with a membership of upwards of eighty Past Masters from all parts of the country, and was inaugurated by the M. W. Grand Master in person under most favorable auspices. In addition to Lodge No. 200, two other lodges were constituted in Dublin during the year. SERVANTS DEBARRED.
The Grand Secretary emphasizes a fact of which we had before been ignorant; moreover, we confess to something of surprise! DOMESTIC J,IVERY SERVANTS.
The Board from tIme to time have questions referred to them respecting the applicability of the Domestic Livery Servant Clause in G. L. Law No. 135. The rulings which apply only to the specific cases before them are nevertheless based on the general view that a servant
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dwelling in the house of his employer and supplied by him w.ith clothing, such as a coachman, butler or valet, although in some cases not wearing an absolutely distinct livery, should be regarded as a "Domestic Livery Servant," and as such disqualified for membership. On the other hand a chauffeur living away from his employer's house, and supplying his own clothes, would not come under this designation. Of course the rule does not apply to an employe of a Corporation or Public Company wearing the livery or uniform of the body by whom employed, such as a Railway Guard or College Porter.
The Deputy Grand Secretary closes his report with the following: FINANCE.
There is nothing of any special importance to report in connection with either the receipts or expenditure of Grand Lodge. The year 1913 was one of the most prosperous in the history of the Order in Ireland, and the current year so far as can be jUdged, will maintain this high-water mark of material prosperity.
MASONIC CHARITIES.
While the Grand Lodge of Ireland, like other continental ,and provincial Grand Lodges, have no Masonic Home, yet their charities are abundant, and statistics given on this point are very gratifying. The year 1914 was no exception to the general rule. Their aged brethren, widows and orphans are remembered and cared fOt. STA'fISTICS.
The statistics of this Grand Lodge are not given in full and detail as .are those of the United States. The number of ~odges is nowhere given, and our nearest approximation is something near five hundred, probably 486 or 489, is nearly correct. We have no means of estimating the number of members, and if we ,suggest 40,000 it must be considered as only a rough estimate. The fact that there are fifty-three lodges in the City of Dublin would seem to indicate that the Craft is in a flourishing condition. There is no report on foreign correspondence and no allusiun to the subject.
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KANSAS. 1915. H. CANDLER, G. M. ALBERT K. WILSON, G. S. MATTHEW M. MILLER. Lodges, 411.
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Gain, 1,744. M. W. Charles H. Chandler is' a ma~ of fine,appearance and do'3S not indicate any shortage, of crops in the Sunflower State in the recent past. He smiles as pleasantly on the world in general, from the initial page, as if he were not losing a first-class job and taking a pl~ce among the "has-beens". FIFTY-NINTH ANNtTAI, COMMUNICATION.
The Fifty-ninth Annual Communication was opened in due form in the presence of a large representation. We quote the opening prayer, which we are glad to find printed in full: OPENING PRAYER.
o Thou Almighty Architect of the Universe, Thou art our Father, infinite in wisdom, eternal in truth and unlimited in love, and we . humbly beseech Thee graciously to impart unto Thy servants here assembled such a measure of these attributes as may be needful on this occasion for Thy honor and our blessing. We ask Thy blessing upon all the brethren here assembled, and upon all the Craft wherever dispersed in a1l the scattered forests and quarries of the earth. Grant Thy consolation unto those to whom the year has brought sickness, sorrow and need of sympathy. Bless with Thy mercy and bring to repentance the warring nations of the earth. Continue the dispensation of Thy grace to all abiding in and those having charge of our Masonic Home, and make it still more abundantly express our Masonic Charity. Graciously abide with us during this Communication, a.nd sanctify all our work and comradeship, so that every word and ac.t shall honor Thee and bless the fraternity. Amen. Some fifteen pages are taken up with names and numbers constituting the Grand Roster, and the recapitulation indicates that '193 were present.
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We quote from the opening paragraph of this most worthy document: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of A. F. ((; A. M.
ot Kansas:
The index that records passing events has again encircled the dial of time, and another year of Masonic activity in this Grand Jurisdiction has been accomplished, and we have assembled in this, the Fiftyninth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, to add the record of the year nineteen hundred and fourteen to the accp.mulated history of the past.
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The Grand Master states that while the official family is unbroken, yet, during the year, 582 members of the constituent lodges have passed into the unseen. LODGES CONSTITUTED AND ·CREATED.
The four lodges chartered by the Grand Lodge 'Yere duly constituted during the year by specially commissioned Deputy Grand Masters, and Dispensations were granted for the creation of five new lodges. Seven corner stones were laid during the year by the Grand Master, or duly commissioned proxies. DEDICATION OF TEMPLE.
The new Masonic Temple in the City of Leavenworth was dedi. cated with appropriate and imposing ceremonies on the 23rd of November, 1914.
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SPE.cIAL DISPENSATIONS.
The Grand Master issued' a number of Special Dispensations during the year, for reasons usually prompting such petitions, and reported that the sum of $235.00 had been collected and turned over to the Grand Treasurer. W~ are glad to note this, for to charge for every special dispensation tends to reduce the number and it is very proper that the brethren should pay for special privileges. A SPECIAL EDICT.
The Grand Master havip.g ascertained that the law of the Grand Lodge with reference to its "adopted work" was ignored in many cases as to ritualism and ceremonies, deemed it necessary to issue a special edict insisting that the law must be observed hereafter, and that the new edict should be read in every lodge in the first communication after its reception, and spread in full on the records of the lodge. DISTRICT MEETINGS.
, The Grand Master personally attended sixteen District Meetings during the year, which, in addition to the careful performance of other duties, indicates that his devotion to Freemasonry and zeal in its' interests is commendable. . MASONIC HOME.
He reports this institution as being in a gratifying condition. The total receipts of the Home during the year were $41,317.62, and the expenditures for all purposes was $17,185.48. The available assets of the Home total $57,711.62, FRATERNAL CORHESPONDENCE.
Our good brother Miller, Grand Correspondent, wields a magic pen, and the ink he uses is distinctly sweet. He compliments Missouri with over three pages, with no suggestion of criticism, and is especially kind to the Grand Correspondent, for which we make our best bow. The entire ~eport covers 197 pages, and is altogether worthy of the writer. In fact, we might say that the entire volume indicates a degree of patience, and care in its make-up and arrangement which is really unusual. All hail, Kansas!
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KENTUCKY. 1914. ORTE
M .. WARE, G. M.
1915. B. WINSLOW, G. M. lite-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 42,139.
GEORGE
G. S. W. W. CLARKE. Lodges, 591.
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Gain, 1,680. The proceedings of the Grand Lodge of .Kentucky come to us in the form of a massive volume of 700 pages. The magnitude, however, is not too great for the Jurisdiction represented. As a matter of course, however, here, as in almost every other case, a great deal of space is wasted, it seems to us, which, however, is good for the printer and the Postal Department. The passing Grand Master, Orie S. Ware, is quite a young man, not merely judged' by his face, but by the路 fact stated in the brief biographical sketch that he was born in 1882. Manbood, however, is not measured by the calendar, but by its accomplishment, and we are sure that our worthy brother acquitted himself in his high office better than many an older man. The Proceedings are further introduced by a splendid photo of the Grand Lodge, in which, notwithstanding the great number of faces, almost everyone is so distinct as to be easily recognized by an acquaintance. The volume is further illuminated by the photo of the present Grand Master, w:qose face indicates strength as well as good nature. Still further, we have a cut of the Past Grand Masters' Association, in which 21 faces appear, about equal in number to those of Missouri. THE ANNUAL ADDRESS.
Brethren:-'-'Te are assembled in the One Hundred and Fourteenth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, and we cannot proceed with our work without feeling a deep sense of gratitude to the Great and Beneficent Author of our existence for the comfurts and blessings afforded us in the years that have gone, and humbly beseech a continuance of these blessings as we labor on for the advancement of Masonry and the fellowship of mankind. I extend to each of路 you a most sincere and cordial welcome to this communication of the Grand Lodge, and trust your sojourn
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with us will be fraught with both pleasure and profit. While this annual meeting is a great source of pleasure to, many of us who greet each other from year to year, cementing old and making new acquaintances, it is also necessary that you appreciate the duties devolving upon ,you as represen,tatives and to faithfully meet and discharge those responsibilities in the interest of the Craft. I have about concluded my year's work, and in submitting it to you for ji'our consideration, I may say that it is not inconsistent with a laudable ambition to wish that it might meet with your approval, yet I am not unmindful of my own shortcomings, and knowing that "to err is human," I respectfully report my stewardship with an abiding faith in your wisdom and charity. As we pass from one year to another, we are pleased to note the healthful and steady increase in our membership and the development of worthy brethren to carryon our great cause; yet as time rolls on we must pause in respect to those who have fallen in the battle of life, recount their virtues, and offer a word of cheer to those who are bereft of their companionship. NECROLOGY.
The Grand Master d\vells kindly upon the memory of the dl~¡, tinguished dead, which is accompanied by fine photo engravings of, two Past Grand Masters who entered into rest during the last y~ar. NF,W LODGES.
During the year the Grand Master issued dispensations for eight new lodges, which were duly instituted. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.
A number of special dispensations were granted and quite a number refused, and on general principles we indorse the latter more cordially than the former. Of those refused one was to lay the corner stone of a Baptist Church on Sunday; another to hold a funeral service after the "burial of a member. ERRATA.
In' our humble opllllOn, while the Grand Master is very con,scientious in presenting every incident of his administration, so • that we can commend his exactness, yet, as it seems to us, he cumbers his address by many trivial facts of scarcely local interest, and of no real importance.
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DECISIOKS AND OPINIONS.
The Grand Master presents several decisions and a number of opinions, none of which seem of special interest, u~!ess it be No.2, to the effect that, as the lodges at Louisville have concurrent jurisdiction, any lodge in the city may waive jurisdiction over a candi,date in favor of a country lodge. MASONIC HOMES.
The Grand Master reports having attended two meetings of the Board of Directors of the Old Masons' Home at Shelbyville, Ky., and states that he found it in excellent condition, and an idea.l place for the rest and comfort of our aged and infirm brethren. The appraised value of the real and personal estate is $70,8.25.00. He also reports having visited the Widows' and Orphans' Home at Louisville, which he commends in enthusiastic terms. PRAYER FOR PEACE.
The Grand Master presented an interesting communication from the Grand Master of New York calling attention to, the dreadful strife now raging in Europe, and suggesting a prayer for peace which was read, the Grand Lodge st.anding with bowed heads: "Almighty God and Father, who hast made of one blood all nations of men to dwell on the face of the earth, and who has commanded Thy children everywhere to remember that they are brethren, accept our petition,' we pray thee, in this dark hour of strife and calamity. and cause thy spirit of peace and justice to so animate the hearts of those who are entrusted with the authority of goverhance, that war shall speedily cease and concord and fraternity be established upon a lasting foundation. "We implore thy blessing upon all our beloved f₏'l1o',v C"aftsmen of every degree and nationality who are now engaged in battle. May they abound in the good deeds of mercy, charity and forbearance. Let the darkness of the fields of carnage be illuminated by the light which comes from thee. "Hear us, 0 Great Consoler, for the widows and orphans, and all who are bereft, whether in mind, body or estate. And grant that we who dwell safely in this dear land may be so guided and inspired by thee, that our thoughts, words and actions may promote the truest sympathy and fellowship and ever exemplify those virtues in which we have been instructed. Regard with thy gracious favor all our Lodges within this jurisdiction. Counsel thou with our counsellors. • May the altars around which we meet be crowned with the pure radiance of divine love richly communicated to every faithful breast, expelling all pride, vainglory arid railing, fostering all tenderness,
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pity and service. Hear us, our Father, in these our supplications, and when thou hearest, forgive. Amen." May we present it in faith and trust for the dawning' of the day of peace. Fraternally, GEORGE FREIFELD, Grand Master. GRAND SECRETARY AND TREASUlUm.
The reports of these officers indicate that the affairs of the Grand Lodge are in splendid condition. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
The Report on Correspondence is a worthy document, covering, however. only 120 pages, of which Missouri has a very fair allotment, without any unkind criticism whatever, and the Grand Correspondent is complimented in the'statement that "the report is in his usual attractive style". For which, thanks.
LOUISIANA. 1915. JAMES
H.
1916.
CALDWELL,
RICHARD LA:MBERT, HERlIfANN
C.
G. M. G. S.
W. JOHN A.
ALFRED
CHEES~{AN,
DAVILLA,
G. 1\1. G. S.
Grand Correspondent. Members, 16,885.
Dt:NCAN.
Lodges, 225. Gain, 1,167.
ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH ANNUAL
COll1:J):IUNICATIOl\~.
The 'One Hundred and Fourth Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted路 Masons, of the State of Louisiana, convened in the City of New Orleans, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, on Monday night, the first of February, 1915, at 7: 30 o'clock, and was opened on the third or Master's Degree, in Ample Form, by M. Vol. Grand Master James H. Caldwell, aftel prayer by the W. Grand Chaplain, Rev. T. J. Bennett. Some twelve pages are occupied with t~e names and location of the members present, the number of lodges stated as, represented being 187. After the usual preliminaries the Grand Master delivered the
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ANNUAL ADDRESS.
Time, that wai ts for no man, has rounded' out another cycle, and brought us again in annual communication in our Sanctum Sanctorum. Let us lift our hearts in gratitude to our Heavenly Father, whose love and forbearance we acknowledge for permitting so many of us to meet together tonight, and draw upon the Trestle Board designs for another year of Masonic labor. I extend to each of you a hearty fraternal welcome. The interests of the Craft have gathered us together from all parts of the State to review the· past, and take action for the future, to add once more our testimony to the excellence of the Institution, and show our gratitude to that Power which has so lo'ng watched over us. While the gentle dove of peace has hovered over us, our land and country during the year just past, our hearts go out in sympathy to our brothers and fellowmen among the nations of Europe, who are engaged in the bloodiest conflict the world has ever witnessed.
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1\1 ASONIC TEMPLE.'
Referring to the Masonic Temple and its tenantless condition in the past he states that now, in its renovated and improved condition, the revenue has increased from $14,000.00 to $16,700.00, or more than 1 per cent increase on the $160,000 worth of property.
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The Grand Master states that after a considerable .agitation on the subject of' a Masonic club where the brethren might meet with their wives from time to time, and where young Masons would be free from the temptations of the city, such a club has finally been organized in the Masonic Temple, and that he visited the same with much pleasure and approval. He indorses the George Washington Memorial Association and refers the matter to the Grand Lodge with the hope that favorable action will be taken toward aiding the enterprise. In the same connection the Grand Master states that he had· corresponded with the authorities in Washington City with reference to placing in the' Washington Monument .a memorial stone from t·he Grand Lodge of Louisiana, and in due time received an answer to the effect that the Government declined to allow the placing of such stones by any patriotic or civic. associations. THE JACKSON CELEBRATION.
The Grand Master states that, having received an invitation from the Louisiana Historical Society to take part in the Jackson celebration and the B~ttle of New Orleans, he had responded in the affirmative and that the Grand Lodge was duly convened on Sunday, January 10, and proceeded to the Scottish Rite Cathedral, where a splendid oration was delivered by Dr. Mendal Silber in commemora· tion of the character of that noble Mason, Andrew Jackson. We give an extract, with regret that it cannot' be longer:
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The Order of Freemasons is based on tradition. Now, tradition to be accepted and preserved must fulfill three conditions: It must be rational; it must be in accord with recorded fact, and it must serve a present purpose. Masonry meets admirably these three conditions. It is rational, for it does not expect from its votaries the supernatural, nor does -it lay claim to anything that is superhuman. It is in full accord with .recorded fact, for it rests on incontestible and authoritative evidence that King Solomon erected a temple, unsur-
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passed in grandeur to the "one living and true God." It is a recorded fact that he called Hiram. King of Tyre, to aid and assist him in his . glorious and gigantic task. It is historicallY established that the King of Tyre sent to Solomon a master mechanfc whose skill in the workmanship of wood and metal was eminent and unequaled. Masonic traditions then fills in the gap in the Biblical record, where the striking omission of any further reference in regard to this mastc'r mechanic would otherwise be inexplicable. And the traditions of Masonry are pre-eminently powerful to serve a present purpose. They are capable of doing so by the morality they inspire and the manhood they inculcate. They teach the virtues of justice and temperance. making moral wrong to others impossible and moral wrong to ourselves improbabie. They are calculated to curb our appetites, to throw an inviolably sacred sanctity around the home, and to protect the name and fame and character and chastity of fair womanhood. They counteract the 'corruptions of our superficial civilzation. If our brainless millionaires, who sacrifice their darling daughters and hard-earned dollars for the mere bauble of an empty title, only knew what a grand dowry the square and compasses make, they would look rather for a moral life that would entitle the man of their choice to the privileges of Freemasonryprivileges far greater and more glorious than any that may be con. ferred by Shah or Sultan, Prince or Potentate. Masonic traditions regards no man for his wordly wealth or honors. It teaches that it is the internal and not the external qualifications that count. A muchneeded lesson, indeed, in this age, .when a man's work is valued in dollars and cents, and a ml:!-n's worth is estimated by his bank book.
This Grand Jurisdiction abounds in oratory of a highly poetic路a splendid type. cannot refrain from giving a selection from the address of the Grand Orator, Rev. Brother R. H. Harper. It is one of the finest we have ever read:
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Could we solve all mysteries the power of the intellect would be palsied and man would live a dreary round of days which had lost their charm. Bu t all the secrets of life are still far from being solved. Running quicksilver-like; they still elude our pains. There ar<l more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in any man's philosophy. There are more cold facts than any straining brain will soon reduce to the formula of a working hypothesis. If God had ,given men a Book of the Universe, a ponderous encyclopaedia of all things, from the hyssop on the wall to the tree of life in the celestial city, the idle brains of men would become the dwelling places of contempt, bred by too great familiarity with the universe. But the Giver of every good and perfect gift did not make man such a doubtful gift. In a universe to be known, the omniscient God placed another intelligence, and inspired him with the desire to know. From the speechless fear of the ancients, and their dark supersti': tions, men have come to harness the forces of nature, and rush across cont.!nents on the wings of the morning, distance has been annihilatcd, and time made a plaything. But there are still forces to be mastered, and things to be known. "It doth not yet appear what we
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shall be." The coming years may produce other wonders as little expected by us, as the marvels of steam and electricity were undreamed of by Adam in the Garden' of Eden. Our domain is still circumscribed, but we be'lieve there are wonderful regions beyond our horizon, And in a world of achievement, it would not do for a prophet even, like old Elijah, to be fed by kindly ravens, always. for even he might be content to live forever under the shade of a juniper tree. It would not do for idle multitudes to be fed, every day in the year, with loaves' and fishes, by a divine hand. God does not thus encourage idleness. He gave the children of Israel manna in the wilderness, bread from heaven to eat. But as soon as they had crossed the River Jordan, and eaten the corn of the land of promise, the m'anna ceased. Henceforth, by their own toil, in the sweat of the face, and sometimes in sorrow, they were to eat the bread of the land Grain would grow in the verdant valleys, winding through the land, but labor and skill were required to till it, and harvest it, and make it into bread, to be enjoyed in the sweetness of honest weariness and rest at the close of the day. Olive trees would grow on the terraced hillsides, but toil and care were needed to gather from them fruit and oil. There was uncut stone from the quarries, tall cedars in Lebanon, gold in Ophir, and brass in the ore of the eternal hills, but the builders had to cut and fell and mine them, and fashion them, and form them into the glory of King Solomon's Temple.
The Grand Master refers in strong terms to th~ evils arising from the use of three ballots and strongly insists that the Grand Lodge shall so amend its law as to substitute the single ballot. BR}<~AKING
THE SABBATH.
In decision NO.4 the Grand Master cites a case where a lodge proposed to hold a meeting and confer degrees on Sunday, and he held that by the law of the Grand Lodge it was competent to db s6, but that the propriety was questionable, as members might declare that it interfered with their religious duties. In this Grand Jurisdiction a Masonic Lodge can not be opened on Sunday except for a funeral, and we regret to know that there is any Grand Jurisdiction in which a Lodge may meet for work upon the Holy Sabbath Day. We trust that the law of this most worthy Grand Lodge may be amended in that respect. In the fourteenth Decision cited the Grand Master holds that a candidate who has received either of the degrees ,and removes from the Jurisdiction to another comes at once under that Jurisdiction. This seems strange to us, and we do not know of another Grand Lodge that holds this position. Various dispensations were issued for the usual reasons, all seemingly in accordance with Masonic Law and Usage.
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MASONIC RELIEF.
The Secretary of Louisiana Relief Lodge No.1 states that the total disbursement for relief of members of other Grand Jurisdictions was $4,170.20, and for the Grand Jurisdiction of Louisiana $3,881.15. RECEPTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
The Grand Master announced the reception of Grand Representatives and directed th~ Grand Secretary to call the Roll. A large number responded and the Grand Master addressed them in pleasant terms of welcome, introducing his remarks as follows: R. W. Brethren-It is indeed a pleasant duty that devolves upon me to welcome you to this Grand Lodge in a special capacity, and to express our pleasure and appreciation for your presence here, for as, you stand before our Altar we realize that you are the Representatives of every Grand Lodge in the civilized world with whom we are in fraternal relations, and who adhere to the pleasant and frate'rnal custom of an exchange of Grand Representatives; that you are here to bring the glad tidings of peace and good will from these Grand Lodges, and as such we greet you and extend you a hearty and fraternal welcQme.
M. W. E. H. Addington, representing the Grand Lodge of Nuevo Leone, made a graceful response as follows, in P~Jt: Most \Vorshipful Grand Master and Brethren-We stand in your presence, the symbolic Ambassadors of the Masonic Governments with which you are in fraternal diplomatic relations. True, this is but a ceremonial; a graceful expression of brotherhood. It has been said to this Grand Lodge by one of the most distinguished, able, far-seeing, and brotherly of its own Past Grand Masters, in the address on behalf of this fraternal diplomatic body on a previous occasion, that this annual ceremonial is emblematic of the universality of Masonry. So it is, and Yet, in a sense, I must say with profound, sorrow, to me it appears that the absence of Representatives from so many Masonic governments, indicates some break in the continuity of the chain of brotherly love and affection, as officially recognized.
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The Report on Correspondence is very brief, covering only {l2 pages, of which some three inches are accorded to Missouri. Although the report' is brief, much is taken up in selections, and we note no 'criticismat any point. Naturally very little can be said in fifty pages. Altogether, this Annual is perhaps the most interesting that has come to our table.
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MAINE. 1915. H. BODGE, G. M. ,Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 30,294.
1914. ELMER
P.
SPOFFARD,
G. E. CHASE. Lodges, 205.
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THOMA~
G. M. S.
ALBRO
Gain, 422. NINETY-FIFTH
A~NUAL
COMMUNICATION.
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Maine met in Annual Communication in Masonic Temple, at 9 o'clock in the morning, with the Grand Officers, except Grand Treasurer, and Grand Marshall, in, their places, also 254 delegates, representing 188 of the 203 chartered lodges, 9 of the 12 living Past Grand Masters, with 30 out of the other 41 permanent members, including 41 of the 59 representatives of other Gr'and Lodges, together with .visiting Brethren. The Grand Lodge was opened in ample form, prayer being off~red by the Rev, Brother William H. Fuitz, Grand Chaplain, and after some incidental items of business were attended to, -the Grand Master presented his Report, from which we select a few paragraphs:
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The Grand Master refer~, ~o: the h<?pored dead in tender terms, sayIng: .. ,: ::': ~:d ~1. The Gr'im Reaper has b'eeh' busy during the past year, and we have lost by death 574 :members, "Behold, ,how swiftly the sands run, and how rapidly our li~s are drawing to a close!"
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lay down his young life in obedience to a decree of the gods, she whom he loved most dearly pleaded with him in her grief and anguish to tell her if they should meet again. He answered: "1 have ask'd that dreadful question of the hills That look eternal; of the flowing streams That lucid flow forever; of the stars, Amid whose flelds tlf azure my raised spirit Hath trod in glory; all were dumb; but now, While 1 thus gaze upon thy living face, 1 feel the love that kindles through its beauty Can never wholly perish;-weshall meet Again." And so, brethren, whether we "take counsel of the love we bear the dead", or whether we appeal to the abiding faith of the Mason in the eternal goodness and mercy of God, we can answer with the Greek, vVe shall meet again. lHSPENSATION~.
Various dispensations were granted during the year, for the reasons ordinarily assigned, such as installations', dedications, processions, etc., and one for the formation of a new lodge.
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The Grand Master refers to the burning of two lodge rooms, only partially insured. CENn:NNIAL OF YORK LODGE.
The Grand Master reports the Centennial of York Lodge No. 22, with appropriate ceremonies, stating thatThis Lodge has completed a full century of earnest and active endeavor .in the diffusion of Masonic light and knowledge, and merits well the high place which it has attained among" the lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction. TESTIMONIAL OF GRAND SF.CRETARY.
In view of the long-continued service of the Grand Secretary, Brother Stephen Berry, who for 35 years was Assistant. Grand Secretary, and since the death of his father in 1901 b.:as filled the office of Grand Secretary to the present time, he was tendered a ceremonial dinner to meet the Offi~ers of the Grand Lodge and Past Grand Masters, at which time he was presented by the Grand Master with a silver loving cup, suitably inscribed.
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R. W. Brother Berry responded to the Address of the Grand Master in suitable terms, and with many touches of sentiment and int€resting reminiscences he tendered thanks to the Grand Lodge for the compliment received. DECISIONS. Th~ Grand Master presents a number of decisions, all seemingly in accordance with law and usage, and we only note one or two as the principles maiqtained may not be generally understood: one is to the effect that a :Master Mason under suspension for non-payment of dues may prefer charges against a member of the lodge. Also that permission cannot be granted to confer Masonic degrees upon a candidate or candidates, at a District Convention of Lodges, or Lodge of Instruction.
The Grand Master concludes his Address with a quotation from Charles W. Moore, who was said to have been one of the most cor· rect expositors of Masonic Law on the Continent. Moore said: "Mas'onry is indeed a universal institution. History does not furnish a parallel. It exists where Christianity has not gone; and its claims will be respected even where the superior claims of religion would fail. It is never obscured by the darkness of night. The eye of day is always upon it. Its footprints are to be traced in the most distant regions and in the remotest ages of the earth. Among all civilzed peoples, and in all Christianized lands, its existence is recognized. Unaffected by the tempests of war, the storms of persecution, or the denunciations of fanaticism, it still stands proudly erect in the sunshine and clear light of heaven, with not a marble fractured, not a pillar fallen. It still stands, like some patriarchal monarch of the forest, with its vigorous roots riveted to the soil, and its broad limbs spread in broad outline against the sky; and in generations yet to come, as in ages past, the sunlight of honor and renown will delight to linger and play amid its venerable branches. And if ever, in the Providence of God, lashed by the storm and riven by the lightning, it shall totter to its fall, around its trunk will the ivy of filial affection, that has so long clasped it, still cling, and mantle with greenness and verdure its ruin and decay."
The Reports of the Grand Secretar'y and Grand Treasurer indicate substantial success throughout the Grand Jurisdiction. The Report of the late Grand Treasurer was found to be in excellent form, and as he had drawn no part of his salary it was ordered paid to his executor in full. Extended Reports from the several District Deputy Grand Masters indicate a condition of peace and harmony throughout the Grand Juhsdiction.
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FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE.
The Report on Fraternal Correspondence covers 110 pages, and is in excellent form, although quite concise in its several reviews. Missouri is complimented with something over a page, with no criticism whatever. From the general Proceedings and our Report on Correspondence he quotes liberally. o
MANITOBA.. 1916
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WM.
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VAUGHAN,
FENWICK BRANDON,
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Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 7,242.
A. OVAS, G. ~. BELL.
Lodges; 78. Gain, 313.
The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba come to us in the form of a neat paper-bound volume of 150 pages, and is introduced by the' detailed report of a special communication for the purpose of laying the corner stone of St. Catherine's Church at Bird's Hill, Province of Manitoba. The Grand Master was present and presided on this occasion, but, with the exception of the Grand Tiler, all the other Grand Offices were filled by appointment. ANNtTAL COMMUNICATION.
The Fortieth Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Manitoba, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, met in the Masonic Temple at the City of Winnipeg, Province of Manitoba, on Wednesday, June 9th, A. D. 1915, A. L. 5915, and was opened in Ample Form with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. ANNUAl. ADDRESS.
The Address of the Grand Master is comparatively brief, covering only eight or ten pages, but is satisfactory in that it seems to cover every point of special interest. We give two or three extracts:
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out the jurisdiction and the world in general; but now with sorrowful hearts we must record that the Armageddon so long predicted has burst upon us with unparalleled fury. As nearly or quite nearly twenty per cent of the overseas forces are Masons, as many assembled here today have relatives there; as many of us have already been bereaved by the loss of .our young relations and friends; who now sleep peacefully in death, their warefare o'er, I think it is very right and proper to review the situation briefly.
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Vle remember that in the year 1900, at the Albert Hall, in London, Lord Salisbury implor'ed an immense audience to prepare for the storm that might burst at a moment's notice. Again in 1909, to the overseas delegates, Lord Roseberry said: "There is a hush in Europe, a hush in which one might almost hear a leaf fall to the ground. There IS an absolute absence of any questions which ordinarily lead to war. All then forbodes peace, and yet, there never was in the history of the world so threatening and overpowering a preparation for war. That is the sign which I regard as the most ominous." Once more, we cannot forget the urgency with which for eight long years, Lord Roberts appealed to his countrymen to get ready, but apparently all these warnings fell upon deaf ears. Is it then surprising that Germany should so seriously misjudge the genius of the British Nation? How runs the record? England, the possessor of one-fifth of the habitable globe, was effete and her sole desire was to be left in peace to digest, from the German point of view, her illgotten gains; Ireland in a state of civil war; Canada and the overseas dominions ready to cut the painter and set up for themselves on the first sign of trouble; South Africa to break away and India seething with sedition, but the sound of the first gun consolidated this British Empire in one bond with the suddenness of a chemical reaction. And the silken thread of sentiment became in a twinkling a rope of steel. \\Thile the fate of civilization is hanging in the balance, and the daily and nightly conflicts are raging with unparalleled fury, in the heavens above, in the earth beneath, and in the waters under the earth, our thoughts go back to the man, who for a short space of路 time stayed the mighty torrent pouring across his country, who sacrificd all but his soul, and saved the world from a deliberate and determined attempt to dominate the nations and cause a return to feudalism and tyranny-Albert, King of the Belgians, has taken his place among the immortals. I
The Grand Master incorporates in his report a letter written by our R. W. Brother Field Marshall Lord Roberts and placed路 in the testaments given to the soldiers. It breathes a tender and reverent spirit, most commendable in anyone. The Grand Master records with gratitude the fact that the benevolent contributions of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba exceeded that of any other Grand Lodge. The drand l\lfaster r~fers tendedy to the death of M. W. Brother .'
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John Wesley Leslie, P. G. M., of whom he says that his high character and devotion to Ma~onry was such that his sudden calling away was a great shock to all. The Grand Master records many official visits, which were in general well attended and very enjoyable occasions. The Grand Master was asked to grant several dispensations to shorten the time, but denied all such except where the candidate was called to the front. Six such cases were granted such dispensa路 tions during the year. The Grand Master, in closing his Address, quotes the following beautiful sentiment from a distinguished Mason, whose name, however, is not given. "Masonry is indeed a Universal Institution. History does not furnish its parallel. It exists where Christianity has not gone; and its claims will be respected even where the superior claims of religion woqld fail. It is never obscured by the darkness of night. The eye of day is always upon it. Its footprints are to be tr'aced in the most distant regions and in the remotest ages of the earth, Among all civilized people its existence is recognized. Unaffected by the tempests of war, or the stones of persecution, it still stands proudly erect in the sunshine and pure light of heaven. It still stands like some patriarchal monarch of the forest, with its vigorous roots riveted to the soil and its broad limbs spread in bold outline against the sky, and in generations yet to come, as in ages past, the sunlight of honor and renown will delight, to linger and play amid its venerable branches,"
COMPLIMENTARY.
A number of telegrams were received from other Grand Lodges ,expressive of fraternal regard, and also letters from absent members of t~e Grand Lodge expressing regret. Several presentations of handsome collars and Masonic Jewels enlivened the proceedings of the Grand Lodge. DISTJUCT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
From the several Masonic Districts the Deputy Grand Masters presented extended Reports, indicating a healthy condition of the Craft generally, which Reports were received and filed. The Grand Master granted twenty-four dispensations during the year to attend Divine Service; he does not say "as a Lodge" or "in regalia", but we presume that this was the, case, and we regret to note the fact.
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The Reports of. the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, with the Balance Sheet presented, shows the financial condition of this Grand Lodge to be most satisfactory. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
This is exceedingly brief, only presenting a recommendation for the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Queensland and an exchange of Grand Representatives. No fUJ·ther Report is given.
MARYLAND. 1914. THOMAS
J.
SHRYOCK, G.
M.
GEORGE COOK, G. S. REV. HENRY BRANCH.
Lodges, 115.
1915. Re-elected. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 16,464.
Gain, 648. We. can honestly congratulate the Grand Secretary, Grand Correspondent and the publis-her also upon the neatness and completeness of the volume before us containing the Proceedings of the Grand ~odge of Maryland for the year 1914. If any possible criticism could suggest itself to our mind, it would apply equally to almost every other volume of Proceedings, to-wit: that unnecessary space is occupied in names and details which would generally be deemed un· necessary.
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The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. Masons of Maryland commenced its One Hundred and Fifty-first Semi-Annual Communication on this Second Tuesday of May, 1914, at 8 o'clock P. M.
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shal and received with the Grand Honors. After the usual opening ceremonies, the Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, Treasurer of the Board of Relief and Treasurer of the Library Committee presented their Reports, which were referred to the Committee on Accounts, and in due time returned with approval and accepted by the Grand Lodge. FINANCIAL.
The Grand Secretary reports the total receipts from all sour~es during the year at $32,051.47, which amount was duly receipte<;l for by the Grand Treasur~r in his Report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The Committee on Unfinished Business presented their Report with reference to amendment offered at the last session of the Grand Lodge, and their Report was' adopted, thus changing the law to the effect that no city in the state with 20,000 or more inhabitants should confer the degrees for a less sum than fifty dollars, and no other Lodge for less than twenty-five dollars, provided that any Lodge might confer the degrees on any minister of the Gospel free of charge. As we intimated in our last Report, when referling to this proposition, we seriously question the propriety of this latter provision. It is certainly generous in the Brethren thus to favor the minister, but, to our mind, any sort of movement in this direction tends to pauperize the ministry, and we doubt if a minister ;:0 receiving the degrees has any special appreciation therefor or becomes the highest type of a Mason. He may lack nothing of purity, but will rarely be distinguished for activity and zeal. This Grand Communication only occupied the evening hour and was diversified with music.
STAR SPANGLED HANNEn.
A resolution was' offered to the effect that as the year 1914 marks the centenary of the birth of the National Anthem in the City of Baltimore, the Grand Master and Board of Managers be authorized to make such arrangement and expend such moneys as. properly to recognize this interesting event in the history of the country and the city. Which was duly adopted.
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The Most Worshipful. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. Masons of Maryland commenced its One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Communication on this third Tuesday of November 1914, at 8 o'clock P. M., and was opened in due form by the Right Worshipful Grand Master, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the following Grand Officers and other members occupying their respective places, the usual ceremonies being observed."' . . ANNUAl. ADDRESS.
M. W. Grand Ma"ster made a brief Address, gIvmg a detailed review of the work during the past year, of interest only to the Grand Lodge. MISCELLANIWUS.
Various Reports were presented and accepted, the most interesting of which was in the form of a resolution offered by Rev. Henry Branch and unanimously adopted as follows : That the appreciation of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge is expressed to the Board of Managers for their effort in producing the magnificent decoration and beautiful illumination during the Star Spangled Banner Centennial Celebration, which took place in the week from the seventh to the thirteenth days of September last. The National ,Star Spangled Banner Centennial Celebration Committee appointed by the City of Baltimore, on finding that the display by the Masonic Fraternity had by far eclipsed anything heretofore displayed in this city, awarded to the Fraternity, as a special prize, a magnificent Silver Cup made especially for the purpose.
The occasion was in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversaryof the Battle of North' Point, in which the British were repulsed and b~rth given to the famous song, "The Star Spangled Banner", by Francis Scott Key, just off the 'historic shores of Fort McHenry. Several amendments were offered to the constitution and laid over until the May Meeting, the most interesting- of which is that referring to Section 17, which, in closing, uses the following language: "And the ballot, for the purpose of correcting an error, may be repeated" not to exceed a third time." It seems to us that this provision is fraught with real danger, and its latitude may be easily extended and abused.
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REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
The Grand Correspondent indicates his modesty in his introduction and maintains this attitude through the entire Report, whi~h is altogether unnecessary, as the Report, covering ninety pages, is really of high order. Missouri is treated with courtesy.
MASSACHUSETTS. 1914. :MELVIN
Y,i.
W. DAVIS, Lodges, 257.
THOS.
G. M. G. S.
JOHNSON,
1915. Re-elected.
F. W. HAMILTOX, G. S. 1\/Iembers, 67,901.
Gain, 2,304. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts constitute a bulky volume,路 heavy paper, paper-bound, qf 665 pages, containing the detailed records of the personnel and purpose of some fourteen Special, four Quarterly, the last of which is the Annual, and one Stated Communication--that of the Feast of St. John, the Evangelist, being the One Hundred and Eighty-first Anniversary. Most of the Special Communications are for the - purpose of funeral, corner stone laying, dedications, etc., etc., most of the formal work of the Grand Lodge being transacted at the Quarterly and Annual Communications. These usually occupy only a few hours. The comparatively small size of the territory of the Grand Jurisdiction and the splendid r.ailroad facilities rendering these frequent gatherings comparatively inexpensive in time as well as money. At Grand Master Master
the first Quarterly Communication, held March the 14th, the Lodge was visited by M. W. Walter L. Williamson, Grand of North Dakotah, who was warmly welcomed by the Grand and made a handsome response.
The Grand Master announced a number of deaths among the Fraternity of the Jurisdiction and proceeded to discuss the condition 路of the various funds held by t.he Grand Lodge. The aggregate of all these funds' is not given, although it is necessarily very large. In fact, this is doubtless the wealthiest Grand Lodge in the world.
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MASONIC HOME.
This is a splendid plant and is run in a style befitting the wealth and dignity of the Grand Lodge. It is comparatively young in its history, as the number of inmates for 1913 was only 34; the cost of maintenance $572.90 per capita. For 1914, with average of 48 in the Home, the cost is put at $486.00 per capita. Of the twenty-six Grand Jurisdictions maintaining Masonic Homes, Massachusetts alone levies no per capita tax of any kind. It does, however, require each initiate to contribute $5 towards the per'manent Masonic Home Fund. In his Address at the Second Quarterly Communication, June 10th, the Grand Master calls "the attention of the Brethren to the fact that the ceremonies and traditions of the Blue Lodge are not well adapted to spectacular events. These rather detract from than add to that dignity which characterizes our ritual and which i;:; enhanced by its very plainness and simplicity. Pomp and circumstance have no place in the impressive serenity of the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow-Craft and Master Mason. Even the use of the stereopticon has been forbidden." Concerning requests for conferring degrees out of time, he has this to say: I have been surprised at the number of requests for dispensations to confer degrees in less than the constitutional period. Most of them have been declined, though in some cases such declination has not been pleasantly received,
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To which we say, Amen! A GREAT OCCASION.
At the Stated Communication, December 29th, for the purpose of installing Grand Officers and celebrating the Feast of St, John, the Evangelist, the golden urn containing a lock of George Washington's hair .was brought for exhibition, and the presence of HOil. Wm. H. Taft added distinction to the occasion. He was received with the honor due to his high position.
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The evening hour was distinguished by a splendid menu, good fellowship and two or three addresses of high character. Thus closed the Masonic year in this great Jurisdiction. There is no Report on Correspondenct and no reference to the subject, so far as we have noted. There are few referencs to any other Grand Jurisdiction. Doubtless this Grand Lodge is not lacking in the spirit of Fraternity, but it gives little expression thereto.
MICHIGAN. 1916.
1915. Wfif. H. PERRITT, G. M.
GEORGE
L. LUSK, G. M.
Re-elected.
Lou B: WINSOR, G. S. Also Grand Correspondent. Lodges, 435.
Members, 78,857.
Gain, 3,893. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Michigan have been noted heretofore as constituting one of the neatest volumes that comes to our table, and the one now in hand is fully up to its predecessors. Not merely in appe~rance, but in fullness of information, it is up to the very best and reflects great credit upon the Grand Secretary, R. W. Lou B. Winsor. A splendid photo of Grand i\1aster Lusk 'serves a!:l fFontispiece~ and the opposite page contains a splendid plate .picture of the; 1'8maining Grand Officers. The biographical sketch of M. W. Bro~her Lusk shows that he is a native of New York, but has been a citizen of Michigan since '72. He now occupies the position of Deputy Secretary of State anu is in every way well worthy of the distinguished position which he has won; SEVENTY-FIRST ANNUAL
COMMUNICATIO~.
The. Grand Officers, Past Grand Officers a.nd Representatives of the constituent Lodges of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Michigan assembled in the auditorium of the Masonic Temple, in the City of Bay City, at high twelve, on Tuesday, the twenty-fifth day of May, A. D. 1915, in accordance with the provisions of the路 constitution and by-laws, for the purpose of holding the Seventy路
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first Annual Communication of the Grand' Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Michigan, and a constitutional numb(~l" of Representatives of Lodges being present, the 'Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. ADDRESSES OF WELC011.E.
Worshipful Robert L. King, on behalf of the several Masonic Lodges of the city, made a very handsome Address of Welcome and was followed in fitting words by Mayor Kelton. The response of the Grand Master was in good form. The Grand Master announced and read a letter from Past Grand Master Wm. T. Mitchell, in which he earnestly regretted his inability to be present as it was the fiftieth anniversay of his presidin5 as Grand Master, but at ninety-eight years路 of age his infirmiti8s rendered it impossible for him to be present. On motion, the Grand Secretary was instructed to send a fitting telegram to the venerable Past Grand Master. The Grand Lodge was then 路call,ed from labor to refreshment until 2 P. M., when work being resumed, the Grand Secretary proceeded to call the Roll of Honor, being a list of the deceased Graud Masters, forty-four in number.. A worthy and fitting tribute to the honored dead. The Grand Secretary announced the total registered attcndall<:e as 669, and the number of Lodges represented as 424. GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
Brethren: The onerous and multiform duties incident to the office of Grand Master are about to be lifted from my shoulders. These duties are imposed by law, custom and affection. Those imposed by law are contained in the Blue Book and consist of the instituting and constituting of Lodges, the laying of corner-stones and the dedicating of temples and. halls. Those imposed by. custom concern themselves with the difficulties, the entanglements, and the dubious questions that arise in connection with the proper路 management and development of a Lodge. Those imposed by affection grow out of the desil.e of subordinate Lodges and their officers to make use of and enjoy the presence and assistance of the Grand Master at functions which might casily be conducted by capable Past Masters, such as the exemplification of the degrees, the installation of officers, roll calls. home-comings, and the effort to arouse a spirit of enthusiasm. In fulfilling these duties no vain dreams of super-excellent abilily have impelled me, nor have I laid- the tlattering unction to my soul
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that without my presence and assistance Grand Lodge functions would be tame affairs, falling far below the high standard of excellence which Masonry demands.
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The Grand Master paid a fitting tribute to William Wente, R. W. Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge, recently called from labor to eternal rest. He also reports at length a number of the distinguished dead from other Jurisdictions. DECISIONS AND DISPENSATIONS.
The Grand Master stated that, although many questions had been asked, all were sufficiently answered by reference to existing law, so that he found it necessary to present none. As to Dispensations, he reported a number granted for t·he reasons usually assigned for such cases. He reports a number of visitations during the year to different Lodges as opportunity presenteu itself. He pays a worthy tribute to the Order of the Eastern Star, stating that it has wrought worthily· and well and s'hould receive encouragement from all Masons. The Grand Master reports fourteen dedications, seven corner stones laid, four new Lodges constituted, consecrated, dedicated and officers installed. These latter are detailed at length, with the personnel and purpose. The Grand Master reports a ·splendid. contribution from variou~ Lodges to the Masonic War Relief Association. The whole amount reported was over $7,000.00. The Grand Master concludes his Address with thanks to the. Grand Secretary and Grand Cohaplain for many acts of kindness and assista~ce during the year, and adds the following to t·he Craft: May He whose eye never sleeps, and whose promises are never broken. reward you, .each and all, in His own good time and way, is my earnest prayer. In your hands I place the record of my stewardship. In so far as you may find something to commend, I shall be deeply gratified; and wherein you deem it necessary to criticize I shall realize that it is done in brotherly kindness, for the good of the Craft.
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Although my days of official service will soon become a part of the rapidly vanishing past, I feel that my work is not yet completed, and it is my fervent desire to continue my efforts to serve you, how~ ever humble the task assigned me may be, until, in His infinite wisdom, the Supreme Master shall snap the Silver Cord, and through the rifted veil, permit me to behold the completed Temple of Eternal Truth and Love, in that "Land where Our Fathers have gone before us". "The Lord 'bless you and keep you, The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you, The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace."
The financial condition of this Grand Lodge seems to be al ways excellent, and the present year is no exception to the rule. MASONIC HOM!':.
The total membership of the Masonic Home on May 1 was 86 -39 women and 47 men. The average age is not given, but must be between 60 and 70', and possibly near the latter. The cost per capita is something under $300.00, or, as stated in the Report, $5.61 per week. None but old people are received into the Home. REPORT ON CORRESPON DJ路~NCE.
With little preface, the Grand Correspondent pres~nts his Twelfth Annual Report, which includes a review of 68 Grand Juri::;dictions, and appends the following extract from the by-laws of the Grand Lodge of Michigan: "The Grand Secretary shall also be ex-officio a committee on correspondence, and it shall be his duty to examine the correspondence and reports from other Grand Lodges in correspondence with this Grand Lodge." The committee shall refrain from criticism of such proceedings, as well as promulgating the opinion of the committee upon decisions, laws and regulations of this or any other Grand Lodge.
The Report covers 300 pages and is all that it should be. Brother Winsor is kind to Missouri, according to us nearly seven pages, with no. criticism. He quotes extensively from the Addres1:'> of G. M. Boor, as also from the Address of Welcome by the Mayor uf . Kansas City. He credits the Missouri Correspondent with "a most interesting Report, as usual," and adds to the compliment by giving a selection" from our introduction of more than a page.
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MINNESOTA. 1915. ROJn'. E.
1916. G. M. G. S.
DENFIELD,
JOHN FISHEL,
G.,M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 30,411.
HARRY
IRVING TODD.
Lodges, 262.
M.
BURNHAl\f,
Gain, 1,602. We are particularly interested in the picture of M. W. ,R. g. D'enfield, the passing Grand Master, not only, that he is a man of fine appearance, but that the picture itself is a triumph, in photography, such as we have not seen before. SIXTY-SECOND ANNUAL COl\UHJNICATTON.
The Sixty-second Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Minnesota was held in the Masonic Temple, Sixth Street and Smith Avenue, in the City of St. Paul, commencing at high twelve on Wednesday, January 20, A. D. 1915, A. L. 5915, and was opened in Ample Form, prayer being offered by the Grand Chaplain.
COMMITTEE ON CRI路:DENTIALS.
Reported that there were present seventeen Grand Officers, nineteen permanent members and three hundred and fourteen Representatives of 233 out of 257 chartered Lodges preEent. /
GRAND MASTElt'S ADDRESS.
Brethren of the Grand Lodge: A kind Providence has w:atchcd OVEr us and brought us again to Annual Communication to review the work of the year that has passed, and deliberate upon the needs for the future. We have been blessed with a fair measure of health, peace. and prosperity; good feeling and harmony have been evident in the labors of the Craft; progress has been made in the character of the work, the quality of 'membership, and the increase in enrollment. OUI'
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FRATERNAL DEAD.
It is fitting at this time, before we turn our attention to other matters, that we pause a moment to pay tribute to those whose labors here on earth have ceased, to thank our Heavenly Father for the examples they have set us in lives rich in service and holy living, to cherish the good that they have done, and to shape and fashion our lives anew by reason of their exalted manhood, take courage for the morrow, and be more devoted to the work that lies before us, until we, too, shall have passed to the Great Beyond, "to that bourne from which no traveler returns."
"There let them sleep, forgotten ,\Then death shall shut the Rest in the hope of an eternal Tin the long night is gone,
in the clay, weary aching eyes; day, and the last morn arise."
The Grand Master reported having constituted the several different Lodges chartered at the last session of the Grand Lodge, either in person or by proxy, and also stated that he had granted Dispensations for the laying of several corner stones, officiating himself in some cases. DECISIONS.
The Grand Master reports only eight Decisions, all of which are seemingly in accordance with Masonic law and usage, although we might say, with regard to the fifth, 'that when "a Mason deliberately declines to become路 a supporter of his Lodge"-instead of "not merely not meriting consideration", he should be summarily expelled from the Fraternity. Many Dispensations were granted 'and refused, as usual, for the ordinary reasons assigned in such cases. As we have said before, it seems to us that these Dispensations should be discouraged as largely as possible ,bY being refused, except in extreme cases, and always charged for when granted. MASOl\"IC HOME.
The Grand Master makes a strong' plea for a Masonic Home, from which we quote as follows: From time to time cases come to my attention during the year in which the Lodges were tested mo-re or less severely in a financial way to give relief that seemed pressing. In view of the fact that our jurisdiction is young, our State not old, and our membership not large compared with other juriSdictions, this matter should have special consideration, In view of this, my experience tells me that the
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Mas'Onic Home should not be long delayed. If the Lodges of the State would follow the example of Palestine Lodge-appoint committees whose business it would be to interview every member personallyit would not be long before every dollar of the one hundred thousand would be raised.
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'I'here are many cases throughout the State, I believe, waiting for such an institution, who arc now merely existing without satisfactory care, although the Lodges are doing the best tlfey can. The old and feeble are not getting the attention they should receive in the ordinary family, while ,the children of the needy Masons, that is, the Masonic orphans, are practically neglected. Had my health permitted I should have waged a campaign of education along this line and not rested satisfied until the entire State, Masonically considered, had been given an opportunity to make its contribution. Matters of this kind, when generally presented, are left more or less to the discretion of the membership, without bringing it home fo them individually. '.rhe good work that the Masonic Association is doing through its president and secretary and its committees ho doubt will bear fruit so that possibly another year will make the Home a reality. -
In this connection, the Grand Master presents a tabulation from W. M. Melvin M. Johnson, Grand Master of Massachusetts, who bad written to the Grand Masters of all the Grand Jurisdictions in the United States, with the result here stated: Boston, Mass., April 28, 1914. Replies have been received from the Grand Masters of forty-three jurisdictions. No reply received from Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Hampshire or Rhode Island. Q. 1. DOES YOUR JURISDICTION MAINTAIN A MASONIC HOME?' TWENTY-THREE of the jurisdiction maintain a Masonic Home; TWENTY do not. Q. 2. WHA'1' PER CAPITA TAX, IF ANY, IS LEVIED FOR THE SUPPORT OF YOUR HOME OR OTHER CHARITIES? In the twenty-three maintaining a Home, there' is at present an annual per capita tax for its benefit as follows: 1-$1.50 1 - 1.25 1- 1.00 (and $5 from each initiation fee). 2- 1.00 1- .90 (and $5 from eac,h initiation fee.)
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poses from the vroceeds of which appropriations are made for the support of the Home, though no specific 路fraction of the tax is expressly levied therefor. Massachusetts alone of the jurisdictions maintaining a Home, levies no per capita tax of any kind. It does, however, require each initiate to contribute $5.00 (in addition to his initiation fee) towards the permanent Masonic Home Fund.
This hardly represents the case in full. Our impression is that some five 'or ten others are considering the question of a Masonic Home and some .are making preparations to that end. Others, however, use any charity funds to relieve the aged, indigent or distressed at their own homes. CONCLUSION.
The last three pages are used by the Grand Master in the deliverance of high sentiment with reference to Freemasonry in general, and his appreciation thereof. We '~ould be glad to quote extensively from this, but must not.
NEW REGULATIONS.
Tohe Committee appointed at the last session of the Grand Lodge to revise and amend the General Regulations presented a lengthy Report, covering some 65 pages, which was adopted without amendment or change. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.
Our good Brother Irving Todd presents a very neat and concise Report, quoting sparsely and commenting wisely on the various matters of interest which appear in the sixty-four volumes which pass under his hand, and which he discusses in seventy-eight pages. Missouri is recognized without criticism.
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MONTANA. 1913. G. M. CORNELIUS HIWGES, G. S. H. S. HI<~PNER, P. G. M. Lodges, 82. JOHN
G.
BAIR,
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G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 7,500. WASlVIANSDORFF,
Gain, 523. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Montana for 1913 constitute a neat volume of 469 pages, which is happily introduced with a fine photo of the passing Grand Master, J. G. Bair, followed by a brief, but interesting, autobiography. Next follows a detail of SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS HELD AT .
Columbia Falls, Nov. 26, 1912路, to constitute Columbia Falls Lodge No. 89. Robson, Nov. 27, 1912, to constitute judith Lodge No. 86. Jeffers, Nov. 30, 1912, to constitute Madison Lodge No. 87. Miles City, Dec. 3, 1912, to lay corner stone of Masonic Temple. Baker, Dec. 4, 1912, to constitute Sandstone Lodge No. 84. Libby, Dec. 6, 1912, to constitute Libby Lodge No. 85. Stanford, Dec. 16, 1912, to constitute Palestine Lodge No. 88. Livingston, May 20, 1913, to ~ay corner stone of Federal Building. Helena, May 20, 1913, to lay corner stone of Wesleyan University. FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The Forty-ninth Annual Communication of t路he Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Montana was held in the Masonic Temple in the City of Helena, commencing at 9: 10 A. M. on Wednesday, September 17, 1913, and was opened with the usual ceremonies by the Grand Master with the assistanec of other Grand Officers. I The Grand Secretary announced that all Lodges in the Jurisdiction had made returns and that 77 out of the 82 were represented. With Grand and Past Grand Officers and Visitors, the whole number present was 243.
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GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
The Address of the Grand Master is brief and strong, presenting a careful Report of his work during the year, with an occasional touch of lofty sentiment, worthy of the man and the occasion. We give an extract to illustrate the style: Gathering, as we do, from all parts of this Imperial Jurisdiction, to mingle once more in the enjoyments of fraternal association, It is only meet that we return with 'reverential gratitude our thanks to the Great Giver of all good for His manifold gifts and blessings during this Masonic year now about to close. His gracious bounty has, indeed, been freely bestowed, and still goes forward without one word of explanation. . While dire calamities from fire and flood have spread waste and devastation a.round us, and while to our ears has been wafted the wail of sorrow and affliction, It has pleased Almighty God to spare us from the pestilence by day and from destruction by night. ~ow favored and how happy is the view as we pass in retrospection over the flight of time in the year now closing.
The Grand Master makes the usual reference to the Fraternal Dead and reports various Dispensations and Proxies issued, besides a number of courtesy degrees given and received. VISITATIONS.
He reports a number of Official Visitations during the year, in which he found t-he Lodges in good condition and feeling optimistic. In some cases, however, the officers expressed difficulty in the rItualistic and esoteric work and, in view of this fact, the ,Grand Master recommends some arrangement by which an instructor, fully com· petent to translate the entire cypher ritual, might be sent to su~h Lodges, either on their application or by the advice of the Grand Master. He well remarks t'hat the new and outlying Lodges should be the first to receive attention from the Grand Officers. NEW LODGES ••
The Grand Master reports the constitution of two new Lodges during the year and the creation of two others, careful reference to the law being had in every case. The Grand Master reports having had much correspondence and many questions asked during the year, but he only reports two Decisions, and these of onl~ local interest. He ends the Address with graceful. acknowledgments, not merely for the high honor ac-
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corded him in making him Grand Master, but also for the uniform courtesy and kindness received during the year. REPORT OF WARDENS.
Both the Senior and Junior Grand Wardens presented Reports of their work during the year, which appear in the Proceedings. FINANCIAL.
The finances of this Grand Lodge seem to be in excellent condition. The receipts from all sources were $17,429.13, and the expenditures $6,380.6l. The Trustees of the Masonic Home reported receipts from dues, interest and other sources at $11,648.66, and expenditures for all purposes $11,606.22. This, however, should properly be reduced by supplies coming from the farm, estimated at $2,605.92. Two persons have been admitted during the year, and the Home Family now amount to twelve, the youngest of whom is 39 and the oldest 84, with an average of about 75.
GRAND ORATOR.
An excellent Address was delivered by the Grand Orator, Rev. H. R. Coleman, from which we would gladly extract at length, but must be content with only a few lines from the conclusion:
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As is the case in almost every Masonic Annual, we find many pages occupied with wearisome details- and records of names of no general interest and necessarily involving a good deal of expense.
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The Grand Correspondent occupies 217 pages in reviewing the Proceedings of ,seventy-one Grand Lodges, of which three are etccorded to Missouri, with no criticism, but kindly comment at several points. He compliments the Grand Correspondent by copying nearly a page and a half, which he terms an interesting portion of his introduction. We appreciate his good words and wishes.
NEBRASKA. 1915.
1914. G. M. FRANCIS K WHITE, G. S. CIIARI,ES J. PHELPS.
THOMAS
ALPHA MORGAN,
M.
DAVIS,
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Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. l\'lembers, 21,122.
Lodges, 262. Gain, 978.
FIFTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMlTNI0ATION.
The Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons Of Nebraska met in Annual Communication in Freemasons Hall, Omaha, on Tuesday, June 9th, A. L. 5914, A. D. 1914, at 10 o'clock A. M., and Representatives from two hundred and forty of the two hundred and fifty-four chartered Lodges. The Grand Secretary was instructed to send greetings to the Grand Lodges of Iowa, Washington and Wisconsin, which were likewise in Annual Communication. To these messages courteous answers were received in due time. A communication was received from the M. W. Grand Lodge of Canada inviting the Grand Lodge of Nebraska to attend the Annual Communication and Peace Festival, commemorating one hundred years of peace between the United States and Great Britain, to be held at Niagara Fall~ July 15-16, 1914. Past Grand Masters Wilson, Keysor and Gibbons were appointed a Committee to consider the matter, and in due time they returned a路 Report acknowledging the courtesy of the invitation and accepting the same as far as possible.
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The Address of the Grand Master indicated business ability, a~ well as zeal for the good of the Fraternity. Of this we quote the opening paragraph: In calling you from refreshment to labor for the purpose of considering the business of the fifty-seventh annual communication of this body, it is with a feeling of profound gratitude to the Great I AM that I welcome you. Let us reverently give thanks to Him, who has ruled over us during the' past year, and bless His name for all tho benefits and privileges we have been permitted to enjoy since OUl last meeting. It is my earnest wish that this meeting be begun and ended in harmony with that dignity and decorurri which should ma.rk all our work, and when ended may we depart to our several homes and vocations with the satisfaction of having done our work well. May God watch over and protect those who are near and dear to us during our absence; and may He bless. the work of our hands and minds, Is my most earnest and sincere prayer.
The Grand Master earnestly regretted that he had not been able to visit each Lodge in the Grand Jurisdiction. He refers in tender terms to the Fraternal Dead and gives an account of the condition and needs of the Masonic Home. He also visited the Orphanage, which is in the same block with the Masonic Home, and under direct charge of the Ladies of the Eastern Star, who have recently furnished it complete. He expresses a wish that each one present would find it possible to visit the Home during the Masonic Year, as it would be time well spent and give them a better idea of what is being done. CORNER STONES.
The Grand Master, .in person or. by proxy, laid eight corner stones during the year with Masonic Honors. Two of these were for Court Houses, one for a Town Hall, four for High Schools and one for a Church. NEW LODGES.
Two new Lodges were constituted during the year, and Dispensations issued to form seven others, which were duly set to worJL Two peti~ions for new Lodges were referred to the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master received numerous requests for permission to dispense with the time limit in conferring the degrees, which he declined in all cases except two. We are glad to note this and think he might with propriety have made no exception whatever. Every-
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thing which' tends to do away with the formality and dignity so intimately associated with entrance into our great Order should be repudiated and condemned. The Grand Master made a number of Official Visitations during the year as he found opportunity. Under the head of DELINQUENT LIST,
he refers to the many cases in which parties receive one or two degrees and fail for various reasons to advance. With reference to this, he sent out a request to each Lodge to send a statement or tts delinquent membership, as shown by the abstract of returns for 1913. In the answers received he found that some were unable to become sufficiently proficient in the work to be advanced, others failed through neglect and indifference and others still because the officers failed to take proper interest in a newly-made Brother so as to cause him to lose interest, and still others because of financial inability to go forward. With reference to Suspended Masons, a number of causes were mentioned as having brought about this condition, and he urged the Lodges to interview these Brethren and encourage them to return to the Lodge, with happy results,as a number of Lodges reported from ten to' twenty-five per cent applying for reinstament.. He considers that路 Lodge Secretaries are frequently to blame for not collecting dues and for other indications of carelessness. GENERAL GRAND I.ODGE.
The Grand Master states that he had received during the year from the Grand Lodge of Oregon what is termed General and Officia,} Circular No.2, issued by that Grand Lodge, which is in effect an invitation to every Grand Lodge in the United States and British North America to appoint three delegates to meet in San Francisco on the first Monday in September, 1915, the purpose, as is evident from the wording of the resolution, being to form a GeneraZ ur Supreme Grand Lodge. So far as we have seen or heard, this "move" of the Grand Lodge of Oregon is not popular with the 'Fraternity, and we have little idea that it ever will become so. In reality, it seems to us inconsistent with the Spirit of our Institution. FINANCIAL AND GENERAl,.
The financial and general condition of this Grand Lodge 'seems to be excellent, and a good future is doubtless a certainty.
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The Ritual and General Work of 'this Grand Lodge is in charge of a Grand Custodian, whose office corresponds with that of our Grand Lecturer. He reports having held seventy-eight schools of instruction, with four hundred and eight separate sessions. And that, in so doing, he traveled over 11,000 miles at an expense of $645.00.
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.
The Committee on Foreign Correspondence presents a brief, but . excellent report, canvassing the Proceedings of some thirty-seven Grand Lodges, in twenty-nine pages. Missouri is courteously recognized in a full page, in which the Correspondent compliments Grand Master Lampert and quotes from his decisions. He also speaks of the Grand Secretary's Report as remarkable in that for eight year~ he has se~ured Reportf and collected Grand Lodge dues from every one of the 624 Lodges. He l:lpeaks kindly of the Grand Correspondent, which we duly appreciate.
NEW BRUNSWICK. 1914. F. J. G.
J.
KNOWLTON,
TWINING HARTT,
G. M. G. S.
HEDLEY
Lodges, 39.
1915. V. B. BRIDGES, G. M.
Re-elected.' .' Members, 3,519.
Gain, 192. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick come to us in the form of a small pamphlet, containing less than a hundred pages, well arranged, however, and, as is frequently the case, lacking the added interest of a Report on Correspondence. The little volume is happily introduced with a fine photo en路 graving of the incoming Grand'Master and is further introduced by the Report of
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held at st. JO'hn on Sunday, June 21, 1914. The purpose was on this, the Sunday nearest the Festival of St. John, the Baptist, to recognize that occasion by special services at the Trinity Church. The sermon was by the Rev. R. A. Armstrong, Grand Chaplain, and the text was I Kings, vii: 22: "On the top of the pillars was lily-work." The Address was a fine one, but we have only spac~ to give to the opening paragraph: These were the. pillars of Solomon's temple, that edifice so spacious and magnificent, the joy of the whole earth. For reasons that I need not mention it is appropriate that I speak at this Masonic service on thoughts inspired by that hallowed building. It is appropriate also inasmuch as it was the forerunner of the Christian covenant and for its symbolic application to the temple of the soul, that mystic bnilding that each of us is rearing and in which each of us must dwell even as we build it. God grand that we may build it wisely and well. "Build thee more stately mansions, 0 my soul, As the swift seasons roll. Leave thy low vaulted past; Let each new temple nobler than the last Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast, Till thou at length art free, Leaving thy outgrown shell by life's unresting s~a."
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At the conclusion of the service, the procession returned to the Grand Lodge, where a vote of thanks was tendered the Grand Chaplain, after which the Lodge was closed in Ample Form.
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The Forty-seventh Annual Communication of "The Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of New Brunswick" was held at Masonic Hall, in the Cit) of Fredericton, on Tuesday, the 25th day of August, A. D. 1914, A. L. 5914. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form by the Grand Master, F. J .. G. Knowlton, assisted by the Grand Officers, severcll being absent and their places filled by appointment. After the usmi1 introductory ceremonies, the Grand Master presented his Annual Address, from which we present a few paragraphs: Brethren of Grand Louge: It is, I am sure, a very great' pleasure to all, that the Fortyseventh Annual Communication should convene in the Capital City of the Province, where it meets for the first time in the history of this Grand Lodge. Beautifully situated as is Fredericton on the banks of Our great river, and amidst encircling hills, we shall all carry away pleasant memories of the City, of its people, and of our mutual intercourse.
NECROLOGY.
!Juring the year, we have been called upon to mourn the loss of many who have contributed to the Masonic life of the jurisdiction. From their nerveless grasp have forever dropped the working tools of life, but we believe that the speculative buildings which they endeavored to erect will receive the approval of the Great Architect of the Universe. *
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One of the missions of Masonry is to teach the doctrines of peace, because they lie very near to the heart of this organization. and therefore a war such as this must bring grief to the whole Fraternity throughout the world. There is, however, one foundation stone upon which, more than upon any other, our structure . securely rests, and that is duty or loyalty to one's own country. This is a cardinal doet"rine of all true Masons, and·, while we deplore the strife, yet we who owe allegiance to the crown and throne of England rejoice that Great Britain has lifted the gauge of battle to enforce and compel the keeping of treaty obligations, and to preserve the integrity and rights of smaller nations.-speeding perhaps more quickly the day of final disarmament. This war to our Empire is not
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a ,,,Tar of conquest, but a defence of right, and from it may we not hope shall flow the last great peace which shall endure forever. Our prayers go out to the Great God of Battles that from this war in which we are engaged, and from which we could not shrink, we shall emerge triumphant to carry agaIn the wide world over the message of peace, to uplift humanity amongst all races and classes of mankind. COMl\IUNICATION8.
During the year many communications were received upon various sUbjects connected with "Masonic light and information", to all of which the Grand Master gave respectful consideration. CHANGE OF TIME.
The Grand Master refers to a pending motion to change the time from August to April and recommends that it be done, which was endorsed by action of the Grand Lodge. He closes his Address with the usual complimentary expressions toward his associates in offke, especially the Grand Secretary. . FINANCIAL.
The Grand Secretary reports receipts from all sources $3,623.25, which is paid over to the Grand Treasurer. The Grand Treasurer reports the total amount in hand at $8,324.74, with disbusements for expenses, etc., leaving a balance on hand of $3,068.25. NOT KNOWN TO 1]8.
On Tuef>day evening, Aug. 25tb, during a recess of the Grand Lodge, an emergent Communication was held for the purpose of conferring the Master's Degree. So far as we know, such procedure is not recognized by American Grand Lodges, as the Grand Lodge itself is supposed to have autohority to do such work in its regular Communication. COMl\rITTEE ON FOREIGN
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further stated, however, that within the last year a new Grand Bou)' had been organized in France, ignoring both tbe older bodies and claiming to be a revival of traditional :Masonry. The Report further states that "its Lodges are opened and closed to the glory of the Great Architect of the Universe; the Volume of the Sacred Law lies open on the pedestal of the Worshipful Master; no political or religious discussion is permitted; only the Degrees of Entered Ap~ prentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason are recognized. The new body claims our recognition as the only regular Masonic Grand Body in France; and has been so recognized by the Grand Lodge of England and by the Grand Lodge of Scotland. This claim is commended to the favourable consideration of Grand Lodge." SUNBURY LODGE.
A new Lodge to be known as Sunbury was created by Dispen~a tion of Grand Master during the year. As· already stated, there is no Report upon Fraternal Correspondence. Otherwise the vol.uUle is in good form and full of interest.
NEW HAMPSHIRE. 1916. Re-elected. He-elected.
1915. STt:PHEN S • .JEWETT,
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HARRY M. CHENEY, G. S. Also Grand Correspondent. Lodges. 80.
Members, 10,910.
Gain, 128. The Grand Lodge of New Hampshire held two Lodges of In· struction, one Special Communication and a Semi-Annual Communication, the clientele and the purposes of which are all carefully recorded. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The One Hun:dred and Twenty-sixth Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of ·the State of New Hampshire was held at Freemasons Hall, in the City of Concord, on Weonesday, May 19.
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A. L. 5915, A. D. 1915, and was opened in Ample Form at 11 o'clock in the forenoon with prayer by R. W. and Rev. Brother Charles H. Farnsworth, Grand Chaplain. The attendance was good. THl~
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The Grand Master, in his Annual AddrE!ss, follows the usual form in large measure, giving details of his Vlork and experiences during the year. He begins as follows: The hands on the dia] of time have by their ceaseless revolutions measured another year, and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New Hampshire meets again in annual communication, that its officers, to whom have been entrusted the conduct of its affairs for the year that has passed, may give an account of their stewardship, and tell you of the condition of the fraternity in this jurisdiction, as it has come under thcir observation; that matters of interest may be brought to your attention and discussed, so far as may be desired,'and such recommendations made as in your judgment shall seem for the best good of this fraternity that is so near to the heart of u's all. This is the one hundred and twenty-sixth annual session of this grand body, and could we see the names of those who have attended these sessions, from the first session when the little band of brothers met to organize this Grand Lodge down to the present timc, what a galaxy of triEd and true and liberty loving men would be presented to our view. GONE DEFORE.
The 'Grand Master made tender reference to the Fraternal Dead, reciting a long list of those who had passed away. He thus COlltinues: AN EVENTFUL YEAR.
The past year has been an eventful one. When we met in this hall one year ago the world was at peace 2,nd we, as cftizens of the grandest country on the face of the earth, thcn had little thought that within a few months a great portion of the world would be engaged in a struggle of such magnitude as to be almost beyond comprehension: . At this session we have much to think of as to what is our duty to our God, our country and our families. How can we best do our full duty as men and Masons? This fraternity of ours has had much to do in the general uplift of this Republic, along all lines of right human endeavor. The names of men who have fought for our "liberties have been inscribed on our rolls of honor, and a high place on
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Brethren, let us stretch forth our hands and assist, so far as is in our power, those who have been less fortunate than ourselves, so that the world may see how Masons love one another. vVe all have burdens to bear, but by placing our faith in Him whose name we revere and without whose assistance we come to naught, we can have the assurance that whatever our station in life and whatever burdens we have to bear it is all for our best good. "Sometime when life's lessons have been learned, And the sun and stars forever more have set, The things which our weak judgment here have spurned" The things o'er which we grieved with lashes wet, Shall flash before us out of life's dark night, Like stars shine most in tints of deepest blue, And' we shall see how all God's plans are right, And how what seemed reproof was love most true."
DECISIONS.
The Grand Master states that in most cases the questions re· ferred to him during the year were easily answered by pointing to the law and decisions of the Grand Lodge, and states that if the Brethren of the various Lodges would carefully study the Book of Constitution there would be little call fOr decisions from the Granq. Master. The only decision given is with reference to physical qualifications, which -he answered correctly, as we understand it. The usual requests for Dispensations for various purposes was generally answered in the affirmative, and the Grand Master made a number of Visitations, which he greatly enjoyed. Referring to the Masonic Home, he speaks as follows: I am glad to ,report that the conduct of the Home, under the direction of the distinguished members of the fraternity who have it in charge, is keeping up the high standard of its good work.
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Referring to the European War, the Grand Master speaks as follows: When this terrible war will end and what its effect will be on the people of the world is only known to the Great Ruler of the Univers~. We, as Masons, believe that "The Lord is high above all nations," and that sometime the ambitions of men will be so curbed by the will of the Supreme Being, that the. blessed day will come when the saying shall be fulfilled: "He shali judge among the nations, and· shall rebuke· many people: and they shall bea.t their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not life up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more."
He further states that as the Masonic Fraternity of New Hampshire has always responded to the cry of distreas, he issued a circular to the various Lodges, Chapters, Councils and Commanderies, requesting that each contribute in the measure of their ability to the relief of the many suffering ones on the other side of the sea. In conclusion, the Grand Master speaks as follows: It is my earnest hope that the conduct of the high office entrusted to me one year ago has been so administered as to aid and assist in bringing the fraternity to ·a higher plane,' if possible, of right endeavor, and that you can feel that your confidence was not misplaced. In concluding this address I give you my sincere and earnest wishes ·for your welfare and prosperity, and may God be with us until we meet again.
REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
The Report on Correspondence is from the excellent pen of P. G. M. Harry M. Cheney and covers 159 pages in fine form. He makes few or no selections, but writes the Report in its· entirety in his own language, and does it wen. In this respect he exhibits a genius whlch some of us less mentally equipped may well en\,? ~'lissouri has some three and half pages with general approval. He agrees with the Grand Correspondent in most of his positions.
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1915. CHARLES BENJ.
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G. F. SIIERIFS. Lodges, 194. WAKEFIELD,
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The Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Socler.)' of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of New Jersey met in Annual Communication at Masonic Hall, in the City of Trenton, on Wednesday and Thursday, April 21st and 22d, A. D. 1915, A. L. 5915, commencing Wednesday, the 21st inst., at 11 o'clock A. M., and-was opened in Ample Form. . Of the. one hundred and ninety-four Lodges, one hundred and eighty-nine were represented, besides which the names of a number of Grand and Past Grand Officers and Grand Representat.iv~s are given-all in detail, occupying nearly twenty-five pages in all. ANNUAL ADDRESS.
The Grand Master introduces his Address in a reverent spirit, which continues to exhibit itself throughout. We give a few extracts:
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Wisdom, Strength and Beauty, those wonderful attributes, are with us now as we hope they will be eternally. The Wisdom to determine that which is hallowed above and beyond; the Strength to magnify our efforts toward our being's inevitable termination, and the Beauty of a life's adherence to a purity of aim and nobility of execution to lay at His feet. I can but revert a gaze upon a dying year. I can but usher in the dawn of a to-morrow. THE TOLL OF TIm GRAVE.
Referring to those who had passed away during the year, the Grand Master speaks very tenderly, introducing his remarks as follows: NECROLOGY.
The gates have opened oft indeed for those of our Brethren who have departed for the unseen country. It is sad to note that the number during the past twelve months is greater than ever before recorded in a like period of our history. "'Ve do not sigh when golden skies have donned The purple shadows and the gray of night. Because we know the morning lies beyond And we must wait a HUe while for light. "So when grown weary with the care and strife, Our loved ones find in sleep the peace they crave, We should not weep, but learn to count this life A prelude to the one beyond the grave."
The usual number of Dispensations were granted for special purposes, and many were likewise refused. DECISIONS.
The Grand Master only reports one Decision, which is to the effect that a Brother suspended for other reason than non-payment of dues is not required to pay du!'ls during the time of his suspension. Of course, the usual numbel' of inquiries were answered by referring to existing laws. The Grand Master states that the affairs of the Masonic Home continue in a prosperous and satisfactory condition. He states, however, that the time has. come when it is absolutely necessary to make additions to the accommodations therein provided, and he recommends that the Grand Lodge give careful attention to the matter. A Dispensation \vas granted for tbe formation of one new ~odge.
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MASONIC TEMPLES.
Stating that there are some six or seven new Masonic TempleB in the Jurisdiction, and that others are being erected, he suggests it as eminently proper that pictures of these should be presented on the pages of the Proceedings. RESIGNATION OJ. ORAND SECRETARY.
The Grand Master states that the Grand Secretary, owing to protracted illness, feels that the time has come when he must J'"t> spectfully decline election to the office he has so long held. The Grand Master states that the services rendered by Brother Wakefield entitle him to consideration and that the Grand Lodge should make suitable provision for his wants. }<'INANCES.
The finances of the Grand Lodge seem to be in a very healthy condition, not only in the General Fund, but the Benevolent as well. Three separate funds are collected by this Grand Lodge, for dues, charity and the Masonic Home. The Charity Fund is a per capita tax of five cents and the Home Fund thirty cents per capita. MASONIC HOME.
The Committee reported that there are at present sixty-nine adults and eighteen children in the Home; that the Christmas Donations amounted to $748.00; that the gross cost of maintenance for the year was $25,547.00, showing a per capita cost per day of 76 cents. The cost last year was 871h cents. It will be seen from the list of inmates given above that the number of adults is far greater than that of children, and an examination will show that in almost every Masonic Home the increase in the number of the aged is far greater than of the children. This is a matter which calls for serious consideration, especially as the fact is growing so rapidly in its magnitude. The following paragraph would probably apply to every Masonic Home in existence. We recognize it as applicable to that of Missouri. It is particularly trying, however, and cannot help but work incalculable injury to the Home to have Brethren who doubtless mean well, but are sometimes inclined to over-zealousness, to form conclusions in the brief space of an hour which are inimical to .the Home or to its management and to spread them broadcast before satisfactorily determining their truth.
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REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
This Report is from the excellent pen of our worthy Brotober Sherifs, who is to be commended for his discrimination and wise selection of those things most important to be recognized by a Masonic Reviewer. In a review of the Proceedings of some seventy-eight Grand Lodges in the limited space of ] 28 pages, Missouri is complimented with two, and our "review" is said to be excellent. Wâ‚Ź can say the same of the work of Brother Sheriffs.
NEW SOUTH WALES. 1915. Re-electeJ. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. :Members, 20,477.
1914. C. U. CARuTHIms, G. M. AwrlIUI~ H. BRAY, G. S. S. SCOTT YOUNG.
Lodges, 255. Gain, 1,749.
The Twenty-sixth Annual Report of the Grand Lodge of New South Wales, besides the introduction, contains. Reports of the Proceedings in three Special Communications on July 29th, 1913, June 9th, 1914, and June 24th, 1914; also Quarterly Communications, September 10th, 1913, December 10th, 1913, March 11th, 1914, and June lOth, 1914. Also it contains statistics of Lodges and members, records of mortality, register of sister Grand Lodges, Report of Foreign Correspondence, Report of Freemasons' Orphan Society and of Freemasons' Benevolent Institution. The territory of this Grand Lodge is divided into metropolitan and twenty-six country District, under Inspectors, who are expected to present Quarterly Reports. SPECIAL COM1\IUNICATION, AUGUST
18, 1913.
This was for the special purpose of installing the Grand Masterelect, with the appointment and investiture of other Grand Officers, which was conducted with imposing ceremonies. The InstaIllng Grand Master m~de an impressive Address, which was recognized by the Grand Master in fitting words, after which he proceeded to give an excellent Address, much of which we would be glad to copy
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. because of its excellence and Masonic worth, were it not for our want of space. We must be permitted, however, to give a singi~ selection:
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And so, we must continue to build our human temples, build for what is good, what is strong,-for strength was ever a Masonic symbol. ,Ve must build up, UP, UP; up we must build the "Superman," -that must be the ultimate goal of Masonry. 'We must continue to teach and inculcate by example the highest ideals of everyday lifeself-denial, brotherly love, charity, the golden rule and the cardinal virtues, standing firm on our ancient fundamentals, the Fatherhood of God, the Brotherhood of Man, and the Immortality of Life. Will Masonry unite humanity? Yes, the Brotherhood of Man will be achieved, but it will take a long, long time-much longer than the allotted span of human life on this sphere. Liberty and education are being developed; the various countries throughout the world are taking up education as a State duty, they are leaving the Churche's to look after religion; and so the mental evolution will be still more extensively developed. One has to consider the appalling amount of ignorance in the world, the many even in civilized countries that cannot read or write. I read the other day that in Spain, out of 17 million people, 12 million could not read nor write. So Nlasonry will help to do its part, will help to spread enlightenment" will help to develop the best and inhibit or suppress the worts in humanity. VVe must be up against vice of all kinds-domestic sins, commercial corruption and chicanery, sporting evils and reckless gambling. Masonry must be in the vanguard to fight against the inherited weakness of our lower nature, and so eventually the mind will be developed on a higher plane, and reach that state of "separate slJiritual existence" that Professor Eucken is trying to instruct the 'world about. And so when life's fitful journey is over, and we have "crossed the ba,r" into that haven of peace "not made with hands, eternal,". let us trust that the record will read, "Rest! for your work was well done," Amen. So mote it be.
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Tob.e Grand Lodge appears to be in an excellent position, finltncially. Reporting its funds as follows: General ,Fund, $128,000.00; Benevolent, $134,455.00; Freemasons Orphan Society, U69,565.00; Freemasons' Benevolent Institution, $95,980.00. It will be remembered that, like most of the foreign an.d provincial Grand Lodg~s, this has no Masonic Home, but its Benevolent Fund is systemati-
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cally apportioned to the various claimants among the Lodges ~::. their need indicates. That this system has many advantages is unquestionably true, and there are many who claim that it is infinitely preferable to a Masonic Home, however well conducted. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
This is a very worthy doc~ment of some hundred and forty~ three pages, in which a discreet and careful review is given of the . Proceedings of forty-five Grand Lodges. Mis30uri is complimentedwith five pages, containing many quotations with approval, and no criticism whatever; on the contrary; it is stated that "the whole of this elaborate and carefully compiled Report of nearly 350 pages gives evidence, not only of progress on sound Masonic lines, but also of careful administration throughout."
NEW YORK. 1915. GEORGE FRIEFIELD, EDWARD
M.
G. M.
EHLERS,
G. S.
Wl\L SHERER.
Lodges, 837..
1916. Re-elected. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 192,463.
Gain, 6,284. The Grand Jurisdiction of New York is one of the largest and strongest Grand Lodges of the World, and its volume of Proceedings is well in keeping with the dignity of路 this Grand Jurisdiction. It is beautifully introduced by a strong Address in illuminated characterc:;; and the beauty of the presentation accords well with the nobility of the sentiment contained. We give a brief extract: Nineteen centuries. This is the twentieth century of the Christian era. The Prince of. Peace was born 1900 years ago. Yet we stand face to face with a cruel, savage, wicked war. The best blood of Europe is being spilled in great streams. Christian England, cultured Germany, artistic France, autocratic Russia, Moslem Turkey, turbulent Austria-Hungary are all alike guilty and all are at one another's throat.
This is followed by a splendid appeal for peace. The portrait of the Grand Master, George Friefield, indicates a strong character, and his popularity is evidenced by his re-election.
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Appendix. ANl.'\UAL COMMUNICATION.
The One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York was opened in the Grand Lodge Room, Masonic Hall, City of New York, on the afternoon of May 4, A. D. 1915, A. L. 5915, at two o'clock. ANNUAL ADDRESS.
The Address of the Grand Master. is a strong one, covering all the details of hi.s administration, and well indicates a zeal for the . Fraternity and a skill in directing its. affairs. We give an extract or two:
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Men gathered in this hall are from communities so remote from commercial activities that the snort of the iron horse never disturbs the quiet of the day nor breaks the silence of the night. To others the clangors of a work-a-day world are never stilled. Some come from verdant hill and fertile valley, others there are to whom the long, house-bound, level streets are daily sights. Nor are these differences in habitations and p'ursuits the only distinctions notable in the conditions of those who compose this, the largest Masonic Jurisdiction in the Western Hemisphere, if not in the world. The universality of Masonry is abundantly shown here.' We have received into the body of our Fraternity, not only the occasional individual who from the fact of birth in another country may be termed "a foreigner," but there are represented in this Grand Lodge whole Lodges composed of Italians, Frenchmen, Germans, Scandinavians, Spaniards, and others having a large num,. ber of Armenians and Turks, Russians and Poles. These Brethren vie with the native American in their eager enthusiasm, steadfast loyalty and brotherly emulation in the work of the Fraternity under the leadership of successive Grand Masters. We thus demonstrate, in a very striking manner, in the New World the significant and hopeful fact that there may be united in one great Fraternity men of every clime and creed under God's Fatherhood, all working together for the higher wellbeing of each in a moral, social and spiritual sense. In every.nation on. the earth are many men to whom the principles of brotherhood is a vital force which will yet overcome the animosities of racial and national differences. And now, under the protection of a great Flag, in peace and with a measure of prosperity, we are met to learn wheth-er we have progressed, to give serious thought to present. problems and to anticipate and provide for the future if· we can but di~cern the coming events by the shadows they cast befo~e them. Momentous events have occurred in our Fraternity's life and in the world's :history.:since last we met. The Great Architect of the
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Universe has ruled us and in His care and keeping do we abide. We are but finite creatures. Our days are in His hand. From among us many worthy men have been called to travel to that undiscovered country whence no traveller returns. We remain to work out the measure of service for the time which in His inscrutable wisdom Is . allotted to us. NECROLOGY.
The Grand Master refers to the more distinguished among the Fraternal Dead in terms of tender respect and, altogether, occupies fourteen pages with this part of his report. He recites many appointments and Dispensations, all in accordance with the law of the Grand Lodge, and reports many Emergent Communications for the purpose of laying corner stones, dedicating halls, unveiling tablets and visiting the Masonic Home at Utica.• THE MASONIC HOME.
The Grand Master refers to the splendid work that has been done in raising funds for the Masonic Horne and insists that tho~e who are yet owing amounts expected from them shall pay up as soon as possible. The debt isa large one, as the Craft pays $50,000.00 a year on the principal and $100,000.00 interest. The number of inma~es in the Home is over 500, adults and children. The per capita of maintenance is not recorded; at lea!:lt, we fail to find it, although, as we now. remember from previous Reports, it is above the average. While the Grand Lodge of New York is burdened with a heavy debt, yet it has splendid properties in New York City and the Masonic Horne at Utica is one of the greatest institutions of its kind in the world. No doubt the nearly two. hundred thousand member'>, many of whom are among the 'wealthier citizens of New York, will very easily arrange for any claims against them in the near future. REPORT ON CORRESPONDEl'\CE.
The Report on Correspondence is of high order, though necessarily the space allotted to each is small, as the Correspondent hal!> som~thing to say of almost every Grand Lodge in the world. He is kind to Missouri, according to us a little over a page, most of which consists of qu~tations. He is courteous to the Correspondent, stating that our work is "good as to report and excellent as to select.ion." Altogether, the work of the Grand Correspondent is to be commended.
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NORTH CAROLINA. 1916.
1915. JOHN
T. ALDERMAN, G. M.
JOHN
C.
DREWRY,
FRANK
P. HOBGOOD, G. M.
Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 23,969.
G. S.
JOHN A. COLLINS.
Lodges, 434. Gain, 1,090.
The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina conatitutes a bulky and well-arranged volume, which is introduced by an excellent picture of the incoming Grand Master, Hon. Frank P. Hobgood, Jr. ANNUAL CO:i\OlUNICATION.
The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, of North Carolina, convened in its One Hundred and Twenty-eightll Annual Commullication in the hall in the Maso,nic Temple, in the City of Raleigh, on Tuesday evening, January 19, 1915, at 7: 30 o'clock,and was opened in Ample Form, it appearing that a con.stitutional number of Lodges were represented. The attendance was large ,and was "given in detail-lodges and members.
ANNUAL ADDRESS.
The Grand Master introduces his address as follows: Every gale from the East brings news of calamity and sufferIng. The distressing conditions which prevail among the warring nations of Europe are spreading their blighting pall over all the earth. The progress of civilization for forty centuries has met a withering collapse in the great maelstrom which is drawing into its horrible: vortex the accumulated advancement and enlightenment among these great nations. The achievements from the arts of peace and culture are not sufficient to satiate the sordid appetites of ambitious men, but along with human lives these must be sacrifices to the merciless Moloch of war. The cruel monster gathers his tithings from young and old alike. The sufferings of peace-loving men, the wail of broken-hearted widows, and the cry of homeless orphans from afar, float across the seas and touch men's souls everywhere. How different is our lot in t"his good land as we meet in peace and路 comfort on this auspicious evening. We are not forced to Wfilatner tne storms of wint~r nor facfil the carna~e of pattle. our
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homes and loved ones are unmolested and happy. And while the prayer of praise and thanksgiving go up as consecrated incense from the altars of ten thousand hearts, it is our opportunity to stretch forth the hand of sympathy and' succor to those in distress. PRA:YING FOR PEACE.
Impressed with the desolating conditions existing in Europe and Mexico, "the Grand Master iss\}ed a circular to the various lodges, suggesting that each should officially offer a prayer, through the Chaplain or otherwise, for the cessation of strife. He suggested, without enjoining, t11e following form of prayer: ,
Almighty Father:" Thou hast created all nations of men to dwell in peace and harmony upon the earth. Thou hast commanded Thy children everywhere to remember that they be brethren, and to live in fellowship one with another. In this dark hour of human strife and terrible carnage among the" nations we implore Thee to cause Thy Spirit of Peace and Justice so to animate the hearts of those in authority that war shall speedily cease and concord and fraternity be re-established upon a sure foundation. .W e pray Thee to govern the wills of ambitious men and stay the hands" of those who would destroy, and let peace again brood over the discordant nations. Hear us, 0 Thou Great Comforter, for the defenseless widOWS and helpless orphans and let Angels of Mercy be round about them. Let Thy sustaining power be about those who are suffering and dying. Bring comfort to them in their distress, whether in mind, or body, or estate.
The Grand Master indorses the Wash.ington Memorial Association and gives the details of a most enjoyable visit to that body at the last meeting. CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS.
The Grand Master gives a detailed description of his visit to St. Louis to attend the meeting of Grand Masters ~n May. 1914, and expresses in strong terms his appreciation of the exercises in general, and especially of the hospitality dispensed by the 28 lodges of St. Louis and the courtesies received from the fraternity generally. NEW LODGES.
The Grand Master issued dispensatio:tls for th.e establishment I)f thirteen new lodges during the year. after a careful reference to the laws of the Grand Lodge and the conditions sl,lrrQ\lnc,Iing each prQposed location. "
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DECISIONS.
The Grand Master reports four decisions, the first and second of which, while' no doubt in accord with the law of that Grand Jurisdiction, are not in agreement with us in Missouri, in that he decides that the entire fee for the three degrees must accompany the petition, and that the first and third sections of the third degree may be conferred upon as many as five candidates at one and the 'same time. With all due respect to our sister Grand Jurisdiction, we prefer our ruling. ' MASONIC HOMES.
The Grand Master refers at length to the Masonic and Eastern Star Home, and also to the Oxford Orphan Asylum. The first named was established last year, having only nineteen inmates at present, and is supported entirely by the fraternity, and already demands enlargement so as to provide accommodation for at least forty of the aged aJ?d indigent Masons of the jurisdiction. The second mentioned has a history of some forty years, of somewhat peculiar character. The State itself seems to have been connected with the institution and assists in its maintenance, as stated by the Grand Master in the fol.10wing words: For forty years the Oxford Orphan Asylum has been before the people of North Carolina, and has been considered the crowning glory in Masonic achievement. Thousands of little waifs have been collected, trained and prepared for the various avenues of livelihood. The people of the State have looked on with genuine admiration, the work of Ma~onry in establishing and maintaining the noble institution. Its influence has been like a flood of golden sunshine, warming and cheering into new life and hope the remnants of sa'ddened homes, the friendless orphans. The sympathetic touch of a Father's hand from, above has moved the hearts of men and women to prayer a~d offerings for the care and support of God's little ones. The Great Teacher while on earth taught that "Inasmuch as ye have done, it ,unto the least of these, ye路 have done it unto' me." '. Yet it is well for us to take our latitude and departure and learn o~~ bearings. It costs about $52,000.00 per year to run the Institution. The Lodges contribute about $6,000.00; the singing class earns $12,000.00; the shops and printing office turn in perhaps $2,000.00; the farm about $2,000.00; the Grand Lodge furnishes $5,000.00; Thanksgiving, Christmas and other voluntary offerings about $5,000.00; and the, State appropriation $20,000.00. This indicates that the Lodges contribute directly less than 12 per cent of the cost of maintaining the Orphanage. , The. Directors of the Asylum were instructed to erect a building for orphan children under the age formerly required. The bunding
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has been completed and is ready for the children. It will take $4,500.00 additional funds to maintain the new department. The Grand Lodge '!unds will no.t be sufficient for the increase. In this our dilemma what shall be done?
As seen from' the last clause our brethren are finding that 'such institutions cost money, and a good deal of it. CONCLUSION.
The Grand Master concludes his address with the following words: Everywhere there is new life in the Lodges. New rooms have been occupied, old ones have been remodeled and better adapted to their purposes. Invitations have come to me from Lodges in every part of the State to visit them. I have filled as many engagements as circumstances would allow.
THE GRAND ORATOR.
This address was evidently of high character,路 and that it was appreciated will be .understood from the commendation bestow':'l<l by the brother .who moved its publication, by.a rising vote. For eloquence of diction, f.or graceful delivery, for smooth 'description, for accurate historical narrative, for lofty purpose; for' direct and positive counsel, for gracious consideration of the weak and urgent plea for, their strengthening; for clear and comprehensive statement of the purposes and spirit of our ancient, sacred and humane Institution; for bold, yet truthful, warning of the evils without and within; for high hope of the broadening influences of Masonry upon the lives and fortunes of those within our tiled walls and the world, without, I do not hesitate to say that the magnificent oration we have heard, in my opinion, is the equal of any in the past, and those who come after will find difficulty in maintaining the high' standard of excellence Brother. Dunn's oration has set. I move that a copy be requested for publication and that we return OUr thanks by a risi ng vote. FOREIGN CORRESPONDEN0E.
The Report on Correspondence from the strong pen of Broth'~r John Collins is well prepared and full of interest, not only路 to that jurisdiction, but others as well. He accords to Missouri something over two pages in a most kindly spirit.
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NORTH DAKOTA. 1914. L. WILLIA~lS0N, G. M. WALTER L. STOCKWELL, G. S. JAMES W. FOLEY. Lodges, 107.
WAr:fEH
1915. ' H. SPRAGUE, G. M: Re-elected. Grand Correspondent Members, 9,130.
FRANK
Gain, 378. The picture of Grand Master Walter L. Williamson, which forms the fitting frontispiece of the Proceedings, show him to be not only good looking, but wise, and this appears not only from his general appearance, but in the fact that he wears his hair very thin on the top of his head, because it is frequently very hot, in North Dakota in summer, and he finds it much cooler that way. The autobiography which follows confirms his fitness for the high position to which he was elected. 'fWENTY路FIFTH ANNUAl. COMMUNICATION.
The close of the first quarter of a century of history of the Grand Lodge, A. F. and A.- M., of the State of North Dakota, was marked by the opening of the Twenty-fifth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. Promptly at 10 o'clock Tuesday,' June 16th, in the Masonic Temple, Fargo, M. W. Brother Walter L. Williamson ( 12), Grand Master, opened the Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M., 0 f North Dakota. The session continued until 5: 45 p. m., Wednesday, June 17th, 1914. The attendance was not only constitutional, but even large, and the opening ceremonies were in Ample Form, accompanied with prayer by 'V. Brother Donald M. McIntosh, Grand Chaplain. COl\IPLBlENTARY.
The Grand Secretary then presented the Grand Master with a gavel ID;ade from the wood of a holly tree recently growing at Wakefield, Virginia, the birthplace of George Washington. The gavel was sent to this Grand Lodge by W. Brot-her Henry H. Andrews, Grand Representative near the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. The Grand Master made fitting acknowledgment of this courtesy, and used the gavel during the session of the Grand Lodge.
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GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
This gave evidence of the fact that the Grand Master had been both active and efficient. As the address was somewhat extenden, the Grand Master did not read it all. As we now enter upon our second quarter of a century as a Grand Lodge, I"think it is well to review briefly our development and achievement. June 12th, 1889, the flrst session o~ convention of the Grand Lodge, met at Mitchell, So. Dak., with twenty-seven lodges on the register, and representatives of two lodges Under Dispensation. We now have 107 lodges with 9,130 members, and over $22,000 in OUIl treasury. I am proud of the growth of true Masonry in our State, and rejoice in the good we have done in our several communities. We are constantly carrying the Gospel of Love and Forbearance to the newly settled portions of our fast growing and prosperous State. We have never been found wanting in deeds of charity. We have responded nobly to the call of distress when humanity was suffering in other parts of our great country from flood, fire and earthquake. The widow and orphan, the sick and distressed, in our communities and our State,' have never known hunger, or in want wher.. our local lodges were appealed to.
The Grand Master records his gratitude to the Supreme Architect of the Universe that only one member of the Grand Lodge had died during the year. This路 was the Senior Grand Warden, to who~,e memory he dedicates a kindly tribute. VISITATIONS.
He reports a number of visitations to sister Grand Lodges during the year, all under the most pleasant conditions, and especially that to the Grand Lodge of South Dakota. With reference to the George Washington Masonic Memorial he is Quite enthusiastic, stating that 32 of the 45 Grand Jurisdictions are already members of the Association, and that many of these have fully completed their quota on the Roll of Honor. GRAND MASTER'S CONFERENCE.
, He reports the Grand Master's Conference in St. Louis, May 14-16, 1914, at length, referring In most complimentary terms t.o the hospitality extertded by the twenty-eight lodges of St. Louis, which is accompanied by a splendid picture of the visiting and resident Grand Officers standing in front of the Tuscan Templ~, where the meeting was' ~eld. I
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He reports the laying of three corner stones and the constituof Lodge Nq. 103. NEW LODGES.
He also issued dispensations for the creation of four new lodges. DECISIONS.
The Grand" Master announces a few decisions, of little more than local 'interest, and makes several recommendations, prominent among which is the suggestion that club rooms near lodge hall'3 are very desirable, as most of the lodges meet only two or three times a month, and many of the brethren would enjoy a meeting often,er, and would profit thereby. The volume is ornamented with a number of fine illustrations, among which is the Masonic Cottage at the Tuberculosis Sanatorium, and the Fifth Group of Past Grand Masters. REPORT ON CORRESPONDEKCE.
The Grand Correspondent presents a report covering 48 page.,, in a review of forty-seven Grand Lodges. Kansas is reviewed for 1913-1914, but we regret that Missouri does not appear.
NOVA SCOTIA. 1914.
W. I
G. M. G. S.
l\1'EDFORD CHRISTIE,
THOS. MOWBRA.Y,
TRos.
MOWBRA.Y.
Lodges, 74.
1915. Re-elected. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 6,758.
Gain, 230. The photo of Charles E. Puttner, Ph. D., and Deputy Granli Master .(1907), in the splendid regalia common to the provinces, forms a pleasant frontispiece to the volum~ of Proceedings for 1914. This is followed by two Special. Communications, one at Wind路 sor, Tuesday, July 1, 1913, for the purpose of dedicating the addi-
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tion to the Masonic Home, and 'one at Halifax, April 30; 1914, for the 'purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to the memory ot' the late Brother Thomas Trenaman, Past Grand Master, 'which are recorded in detail, with the personnel and ceremonies. FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The Forty-ninth Annual Communication of the Most Worshi}.l" ful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of' Nova. Scotia was held in the Freemasons' Hall, in the City of Halifax',' beginning 'at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of Wednesday, the 10th day of June, A.' D. 1914, A. L. 5914. The Grand Lodge was opened .'in Ample Form., a constitutional number of subordinate lodges being represented, together with a large numb.er of visitors. After some incidental matters of busJness the Grand Lodge and visiting brethren were' formed in procession; and, preceded by the band of the Royal Canadian Re~im~nt,marched to All Saints C~thedral, where divine service was held, in which the Lord Bishop of Nova Scotia and the dean of the Cathedral officiated, and the Grand Chaplain, Rev. William Driffield, preached a sermon which is given in detail. Text, "The end of all things is at hand," etc., 1. Peter, 4 ch., v. 7-10. As' we now remember this is a custom obseryed only in some of the provincial Grand Lodges, but we think it worthy of approval, if not of a following by all. , Returning to the lodge room, the Grand Master delivered the Annual Address, which is really a worthy document, evidencing the modesty and business ability of the Grand Master. , We give a brief quotation from the exordium: All Masons believe in God, the author of our existence, and the members of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, deem it fit and proper at each annual Communication before entering upon their deliberations: to retire to a place set apart for the worship of God, and there in public offer up their adorations to the Grand Master of the Uni'verse, and listen to the counsel and exhortations of their Grand Chaplain. These pious devotions we have today offered, and are now assembled fully prepared to enter upon our deliberations in the spirit .of true brotherly love and affection.
The Grand Maste'r, in alluding to the Fraternalpead, states that 98 ~f that jurisdiction have been called from labor during the year, several of them being Past Grand Officers. He reports the state of Freema.sonry in the路 jurisdiction ,to be good a~d progressive, and also that the finances are in good condi-
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tion, including the Fund of Benevolence, which was received, from the Grand Lodge of England when its' jurisdiction extended over Nova Scotia. RULINGS.
The Grand Master delivers a number of Rulings, all of which seem to be in accordance with Masonic usage and custom, and only one likely to excite comment-which is No.1, to the effect that if the door of entrance is on the left of the Senior Warden, an Inner Guard must be appointed to take charge of it, while the Junior Deacon occupies his usual position on the right. NEW J,ODGES.
During the year the Grand Master granted Dispensations fOt' the formation of two new lodges, due inquiries being made as to existing conditions, and the law careful)Y observed.
MASONIC HOME.
The Grand Master emphasizes the Masonic Home as being a subject of absorbing interest to all Masons in Nova Scotia. Having got rid of the Freemasons' Hall property in the City of Halifax, the Grand Lodge owns no property except t路he Home for Aged and Infirm Masons, which is held jointly by all the lodges in that jurisdiction. This institution is yet in its infancy and comparatively small, al~hough seemingly in a prosperous and promising condition. It has a farm in connection with it which is supposed to give occupation to those of the inmates able and willing to work, and also to reduce the general expense. At present there are only fifteen inmates, twelve men and three women, and the per. capita of expense is nearly $250. DISPEN'SATIO~S.
Many requests for Dispensations were received during the year, some of which' were refused and many granted; as follows: During the year I granted 48 dispensations, a list of which will be found included in the official acts hereto appended-19 of which were for attending divine service wearing regalia; 1 for attending an "At Home" to be held under the auspices of Canso Lodge wearing regalia; 9 for conferring M. M. degree within time limit; 5 for change
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of hour of meeting; 1 for formation of a new Lodge; 11 for change in date of installation of officers to another date than that provided in the Constitution; 1 for change of date of meeting; and 1 for holding a dance, the proceeds to go towards Freemasons' Hall. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
The Grand Correspondent presents a well-~ritten report on the Proceedings of fifty-eight Grand Lodges-one, Manitoba-for two years, covering 188 pages. Missouri is treated most kindly in a discussion covering some five pages. The Grand Correspondent, however, ~akes this mild criticism: While agreeing with these decisions generally. we are of opinion that No. 5 is hardly in accordance with the "AncIent teachings": that No. 24 is open to argument. while No. 23 struck us as funny, that is, that such a funny question should be asked. However, we are pleased to note that a man who can wear a size 8 boot on one foot and has to wear size 9 on the other is all right.
OHIO. 1915.
1914. CHARLES
J. H.
J.
PRETZM:AN, G. M.
BROMWELL, G.
GEORGE
S.
NELSON WILLIAMS;
Lodges, 541.
L.
MARSHALL, G. M.
Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 96,075.
Gain, 5,409. From year to year 路our Grand Lodge Proceedings exhibit more and more of pictorial embellishment. In this regard the volume before us is unusually graced, in that it not only gives the photo with a brief biographical sketCh of the Grand Master, but also a double-page cut of all the Grand' Officers, showing them to be a fine looking body of men. And still further we have a representation of the Grand Master and the District Lecturers-some twenty in number-and last, but not least, engravings of sixteen MaSOlll:~ Temples, many of 'which are most creditable to that Grand Jurisdiction in their dimensions and architecture. ....i-;
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Appendix.. THE ANNUAL COMlIIt.TNICATlON.
The -Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio met in its One Hundred and Fifth Annual Grand Communication in the auditorium of the Masonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio, at 10 o'clock a. m., Wednesday, October 21, 1914, and was opened with the. usual exercises in the presence of a large number of visitor~, besides permanent members and Lodge Representatives. The prayer of the Grand Chaplain is given in full and is most impressive. THE ANNUAL ADDRESS.
The Address of the Grand Master covers some 35. pages and i.,; in the usual form, containing little of more than local interest.We give some excerpts which we think will be read with interest: Freemasonry was never greater, more powerful, or more prosperous in Ohio than at this hour. It is altogether fitting and proper that, at the beginning of this meeting and at the beginning of- this Address, we should express our gratitude to Almighty God for the favors which He has bestowed on our Order. He who notes the fall of the sparrow in its flight cannot be indifferent to a great Fraternity like ours, which, without making pretensions, relieve~ the distress, visi ts the sick, cares for the aged Mason and for his. widow and his orphan, strengthens men in the right and inculcates those lessons which were taught in the Sermon on the Mount. At this hour we are doubly grateful, grateful not only for the prosperity of our Order, but for the blessing of peace in this Republic of ours. Years ago one of our statesmen, in commenting upon the great ocean which separates us from' the jealousies and barbarous national hatreds of Europe and upon the security it afforded to us, said that it would "be better if the Atlantic were an ocean of fire.
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And, remembering their many virtues, he enunciates the' great truth that "To live, in hearts we leave behind Is not to die."
At this point the Grand Master called the Gran'd Lodge to rise in token of respect for the departed, and the organist played "Nearer, My God, to Thee". - ~
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NEW LODGES.
During the year the Grand Master granted dispensations for the creation of five new lodge's, which were duly instituted, the laws and usages of the Grand Lodge being carefully observed in every case. The Grand Master reports a number of dedications and corner stone occasions. THE WAR IN EUROPE.
The Groand Master refers at length too the sad conditions exi3ting in many parts of Europe at the present time, and states that in answer to the appeal of the suffering he was unable to respond because of limited authority. He recommends, however, that his successor be given the power to extend relief in the sum of $5,000, and also to join in any general movement for the relief of the distressed and needy among the unfortunate nations now at war. THE GRAND CORRESPONDENT
presents a most excellent report, in which he is especially kind to Missouri, according to us over four pages, with a general and kindly 'indorsement. Esp~cialIY does he compliment the Grand Correspondent in terms that we shall not forget. To be commended by such oa man is worth recording in our personal archives.
OKLAHOMA. 1916.
1915. G. M. G. S.
WM. PERRY FREEMAN, WM. M. ANDERSON, THOS.
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Gain, 1,754. An excellent picture of the incoming Grand Master, M. W. A. E.Monroney, accompanied by a brief record of his life and ,Masonic history, very happily introduces the volume of Proceedings of 1915. The sketch indicates that the Grand Master is well worthy of the high position to wbich he has been elected.
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SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The M. W. Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of the State of met in the Seventh Annual Session at the Scottish Rite Temple in the City of Guthrie, Okla., February 16th, 1915, and waa opened in due form- at 7: 30 p. m: The opening at 7: 30 p. m. was an innovation unexpected, but was considered very satisfactory by the brethren, as it gave the evening to the hearing of the Address of the Grand Master. A pleasant incident connected with the opening was the presentation of a beautiful Grand Master's apron to M. W.O Williarp. P. Freeman, with an eloquent address by the Grand Secretary, who, in fitting terms, congratulated the Grand Master upon the populaJ' and successful administration. To this the Grand Master respond~rl in grand form. O~lahoma
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The Address of the Grand Master, covering some 44 pages, indicates careful attention to the great responsibil,ities of his office and is a worthy document. We give an extract: The time has come when I must render an account of my stewardship. For one year I have attempted to fill the office of Grand Master of Masons of the State of Oklahoma. How 'well I have succeeded it is not for me to say, and whether my work has been good or bad it is done and must remain forever.
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NECROLOGY.
Referring to the distinguished dead in the past year, the Grand Master introduces a lengthy report with an utterance thrilling in beauty and solemnity, which we would be glad to quote but for our limitations. CORNER STONES.
The Grand Master officiated in person at the laying of four corner stones, and granted dispensations in four other cases, appointing a proxy to represent him on each occasion. The Grand Master held an emergent communication at Darlington, and 'dedicated the chapel of the Masonic Home, which was erected by the 'ladies' of the Eastern Star. Also at an emergent communication at the same place M. W. Chas. L. Reeder, P. G. M., as proxy for the Grand Master, dedicated the Reeder Dormitory. The Grand Master made many visitations, official and otherwi3e, and granted many dispensations' for the reasons usually preferred. Under the' head of discipline the. Grand Master refers to a number of cases of invasion and other troubles among the local lodges, most of which he was able to adjust in a satisfactory manner. MASONIC
HO~fE.
Referring to this worthy institution, the Grand Master compliments most highly the superintendent and others connected with the management of the Masonic Home and states that it is in excellent condition. As was to be expected, and as is usually the case, he refers to lack of money and the failure of some of the lodges to meet their obligations to this institution. He insists that no more buildings be undertaken unless the money is actually in hand. A very prudent suggestion. He grants permission to six different lodges to send out "begging letters", on behalf of needy members or their widows and orphans. DECISIONS.
Under this head the Gran,d Master reports forty-five different questions, all of which we suppose are answered satisfactorily, or at least in accordance with the law and usages of that Grand Lodge.
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We are glad to note his ruling that a candidate who has lost an eye is yet eligible to the degrees of Freemasonry. This is contradictory to the rulings in some other Grand Jurisdictions, but \ve indorse it most heartily. However, we can hardly indorse the idea that an honorary member can be legally elected to office. We doubt if this is so held by other jurisdictions. The Grand Master closes his Address with the following worthy utterance: Now, brethren, before I close permit me to say that as Masonry stands for peace, let us, as becomes its votaries, uphold our patriotic and God-fearing President, who, by his teachings of morality and equal justice to all, is endeavoring to bring peace to a bleeding continent; and let us, by precept and example, do all in our power to maintain it always within the borders of our own dear country and in our own vicinity. Masonry is opposed to slavery in every form. The millions of men and beardless boys that are fighting and dying in the trenches of Belgium, France, Germany, Russia and Austria, are but slaves to militarism. The virile manhood of Europe is being depleted by the million. God only knows what the outcome will be. Let us hope and pray that from this awful baptism of blood and tears and suffering a new world will be born in which there will be no more war, and no more widows and orphans made to satisfy the passions, prejudices and jealousies of avarice, greed and unholy ambition. When perfect peace and perfect freedom come to mankind, then will all tears be wiped away.. May the Supreme Architect of the Universe have you always in His Holy keeping; THE GRAND ORATOR.
Brother Woodson E. Norvell delivered a most worthy address with the unique title, "Logarithms of Life", from~which we would be glad to quo'te at length did our space permit. It is a worthy utterance. REPORT ON THE MASONIC HOME.
The Superintendent and Committee present an exhaustive report on the condition of the Masonic Home, indicating general prosperity and satisfaction among the brethren with the results already attained. Old people and children alike are admitted, and the present membership is 134. The real cost of maintenance is somewhat obscured by the fact that there is a farm in connection with tht! Home, but the committee reports the maintenance per capita as $18.90 per month, or nearly $230 per year.
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CORIU~SPONnENCE.
The Grand Correspondent, M. W. Brother Humphrey, presents a worthy report on the Proceedings of fifty-five Grand Lodges, and adds a few wise paragraphs in conclusion. The report covers only ninety-three pages and is consequently brief, yet he accords nearly two pages to Missouri, in kindly spirit, and with a compliment to the Grand Correspondent. He corrects us in our statement th~t Oklahoma holds to the dogma of "perpetual jurisdiction", and states that it is only five years. We regret our error, but express om' unchanging conviction that five years is almost equally unjust. However, we do not criticise at all, but only state that our Grand Lodge, 'like many others, insists upon territorial jurisdiction, and our procedure is in accordance with this position.
OREGON. 1915.
1916. J. MILL.".:R, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 14,214.
WJl.f. C. BRISTOL, G. M. JAMES
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DAVID
Gain, 954. The Grand Lodge of Oregon held some twelve special Communications during the year, ten for dedicating, constituting, ancl installing ~fficers, one for laying a corner stone and one for funeral services. The record of each meeting is given in detail. ANNUAL C03fMUNICATION.
The Sixty-fifth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodg0, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Oregon, wal:) opened in the Grand Lodge room, Masonic Temple, City of Portland,on the morning of June 16, A. D. 1915, at the hour of 10 o'clock a. m., and was called to order by the M. W. Grand Master, Wm. C. Bristol, and opened in Ample Form. PRESENTATION.
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and fidelity of Brother Baldwin and his misfortune last year in the loss of a Grand Master's apron, presented him with anoth':lr and invested him therewith in due form. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
In accordance with a growing custom, and one which we think worthy to become universal, the Grand Master ordered the Grand Secretary to call the roll of the Grand Representatives, who were received an.d welcomed in due form. The Address of the Grand Master was responded to by the Grand Representatives, each of whom gave a resume of the work and general condition l>y him represented. ANNTJAL ADnnESS.
The Address of the Grand Master is striking in character and rather unusual in form. We quote the openiiig and one or two other paragraphs by way of illustration. The great object of this Order is enlightenment of the individual and collective progress of the Craft, and this requires service, exacts real duty, and demands sacrifice of self. Ehlightenment is sacrifice, not self-interest. Progress is not found in change or neglect of principle. 1.
GENERAL CONDITIONS.
Business, either Masonic or'secular, does not mix with fraternity. Astonishing wastefulness anI extravagance a.re notably exhibited in the doings of this year among Lodges that have cost approximately . $68,923.00, and nothing is left to show for it. Your Grand Lodge expenditures invariably exceed its income. Its finances have been, and those of your Masonic Building Association usually are, in such a state that there has not been money enough from the revenues to conduct b-usiness without borrowing money. This means that a larger assessment will have to be made upon constituent Lodges, if present expenditures are maintained, or the demand upon funds .kept within rev~nue producing limits. This policy of retrenchment has engendered opposition on the ground that business strictness precludes Masonic charity in doing things. II.
ANNUAL COl\fl\IUNICATIONS.
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c'onsult and act upon the powers conferred by Article V of the Constitution in this respect. A closer bond of unity should be maintained between the Grand Lodge and its constituent members; and more needful and proper Masonic pusiness can be conducted with Grand Lodge sessions held elsewhere, than in the City of Portland, whose interests detract attention. III.
WORLD RELIEF.
There is a misunderstanding of our duty to humanity on universal grounds. Charity to the distressed is not support to the belHgerent.
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The Grand Master makes a number of worthy recommendations, among which are to establish a method of Masonic instruction and education among the various lodges of the Grand Jurisdiction. Also, that the Grand Master be authorized to take action to convert the capital stock held by the Masonic Lodge in buildings into cash or securities, and !iquidate the Masonic Building Association. Also, to cease appropriating money on expectation, and reduce expenditures within actual receipts, or increase assessments on the lodges. Also-and, if possible, more important than all-the direct destruction of all published "keys", leaving only one standard KEY in possession of the Grand Secretary for purposes of reference. In our judgment this last recommendation would have been improved by making the destruction complete. COMMITTEE 0;,\ INVESTIGATION.
The' Grand Master refers to the practice of announcing the names of committees on candidates as a most reprehensible one, as by this public announcement friends or foes of the candidate may attempt undue influence upon the committee. We are not sure but that tb.e Grand Master is right in this respect. NON-PAYING CANDIDATES.
The Grand Master insists that no one shall be made a Mason without paying the regular fee and suggests punishing any lodge so dOing. In this respect we agree with the Grand Master, but would remark that his suggestion does not entirely cover the case, since
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a lodge might comply with such law, receive the regular fee, and, after a time, return it to the candidate in the form of a donation. In closing his address the Grand Master refers to the Fraternal Dead, directing the Committee on Necrology to return the recor1 in due form, and, after recognizing the high honor conferred upon him in making him Grand Master, he closes with the invocation, "May the S. G. A. O. U. guide and endow you with .str.ength and wisdom in your present deliberations."
FINANCIAL.
'The reports of the Grand Secretary -and Treasurer indicate that the finances of the Grand Lodge are in excellent condition.
ORATION.
The Oration of Brother Wm. A. Kerr, Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge, is of high character and we would be glad to quote extensively, but can only give a paragraph: A study of the Masonic history, of the medals of Freemasonry and the inscriptions thereon, as well as a consideration of all of the work of the various degrees of Masonry, impressed' me profoundly with the fact that running through it all there are a few fundamental things which stand out permanently, the real philosophy of Masonry, which has made it a world-wide influence in promoting the advancement of civilization. From the time of its earliest recorded history, Masonry has exercised world-wide influence. Among its votaries may be named most prominent statesmen, philosophers, scientists, inventors, men of affairs, men representing practically every nation, every clime, representing every vocation in life. Regardless of nationality, creed or station in life, Masonry gives to humanity the message, "Peace on earth,good will toward men."
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Resolutions recognizing the zeal and wisdom of the Grand Master were adopted without a dissenting voice, being signed by a list of names covering nearly two pages. The next session of the Grand ~odge will be held in Albany, Oregon, June 7, 1916, by special invitation of St. John's Lodge No. 17. The following resolution was adopted: Resolved, That the Grand Secretary is hereby authorIzed and directed to request from all Constituent Lodges the payment of all arrears in Grand Lodge dues on members of such Lodges who have been relieved from the payment of dues for causes other than those set out .in Section 210 of the By-Laws. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
The report on correspondence is in excellent form, covering 178 pages. Missouri is treated most kindly, being written up "in four pages, containing many practical selections. Of the Grand Correspondent he says: "The review is a most excellent one, well paragraphed and under proper headings". Thanks. A compliment from this source is worth recording.
PENNSYLVANIA. 1915.
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J. M. LAMBERTON. Lodges, 492.
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Gain, 4,885. The Masonic Temple in Philadelphia is one of the handsomest Masonic Buildings in the United States, if not in the world, "and is beautifully presented as a frontispiece in the volume of Proceed-' ings for 1914. A few pages further on we have the photo of Grand Master Williams, whose appearance indicates a real fitness for the high position which he occupies. As is the custom of this Grand Lodge, the work 'of the year is parceled out between quarterly communications, the first of which was held in Philadelphia March 4, 1914, at which time several reports were presented and some unimportant business' transacted.
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,A second quarterly communication was held June 4, 1914, at which 147 lodges were represented. Various items of business were transacted, but none of more than'local importance. The third quarterly communication was held September 2, 1914, and the annual grand communication, December 28th, 1914, and on these two occasions the principal business of the year was transacted. The fourth quarterly communication was held December 2, 1914, and the annual grand communication December 28, 1914, and on these two occasions the principal business of the year was transacted. The Address of the Grand Master, though comparatively brief, is full of interest and evidences the careful attention to the duties of his high office. We give the opening paragraph: Brethren of Grand Lodge: On St. John the Evangelist's Day in each year, custom prescribes that the Grand Master should deliver an address, embodying as it were a resume of the work done during the year ending on that day. In accordance w,ith that time-honored requirement, I address you. A year ago you were told that "Service" is the operative word governing a Grand Master; and that has been the keynote. The Mason,ic Year ending at high twelve today has been one of incessant service and labor; finishing up the work of my predecessors of 1910, '11, '12 and '13, keeping up with the labors of 1914, and planning for the work of 1915. There is no unfinished business of an administrative character. Much has been done; more we would have liked to have done, and our expectations are for a fruitful year, ending on St. John the Evangelist's Day n'ext.
The Grand Master refers in tender terms to several dead of that Grand Jurisdiction. He presents a number of appointments made during the year. He reports the formation of two new lodges. He refused a dispensation to lay the corner stone of a school building unless the official head of the school district would sign the request. And, also, for a lodge to attend divine service as a Masonic body during an evangelistic campaign.' Also, for a lodge to attend evangelistic services in Masonic clothing, but stated there was no objection to the brethren congregating at some convenient place and going to the church in a bodY,but not as a lodge. He was probably altogether correct in the two latter cases, but circumstances might render the first decision' incorrect. A single crank or disaffected party who is incidentally' in a place of authority
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should not be permitted to interfere in carrying out the wish of a community. Dispensations were granted to lay corner stones, in some cases by proxies, the Grand Master himself officiating on otner occasions. EDICTS.
The. Grand Master, in a number of edicts, set aside election to the degrees, and ordered various names st.ricken from the rolli>. Doubtless altogether right, but very unusual. Certainly so in this jurisdiction, and doubtless.a Grand Master in Missouri would be considered as exceeding his prerogrative in such cases. In a certain case the @rand Master directed. that charges should be preferred against a certain brother and that he be expelled. - Query: What was the use of preferring charges and going through the form of trial after the Grand Master, by edict, ordered his expulsion? The Grand Master made many visitations during the year, official and otherwise. PERPETUAL JFRISDlCTION.
Under this he,ad the Grand :Master thus speaks: This Grand Lodge and all of the Grand Masters in Pennsylvania have uniformly held steadfast to this principle, and there is much in it to commend it to reason.
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REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
The report on correspondence covers 134 pages in reporting the Proceedings of fifty-eight Grand Lodges. Missouri does not appear, which we regret. The report is' in good form and indicates careful attention on the part of the Grand Correspondent.
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. 1916.
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THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICA.TION.
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Jurisdiction of the Philippine Islands, convened in Annual Communication at the Masonic Temple, Calle San Luis, in the City of Manila, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of February, ,A. L. 5915, at 3 o'clock p. m., and was opened in Ample Form, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain: ' Supreme Grand Master, Ruler of Heaven and Earth, we have once more assembled in Thy name, acknowledging Thy manifold blessings and returning thanks to Thee for Thy loving kindnesses. While hate, revenge, war and carnage have blighted and blasted the lives of millions of Thy creatures, leaving a dark cloud of despair over their future, through Thy mercy we have been spared to enjoy the 'blessings of peace. Before the mystery of this awful calamity we are speechless; our minds are unable to comprehend or pierce the dark cloud. In our bewilderment we rely wholly on Thee who doeth all things well. Wilt Thou grant, Heavenly Father, to stay the hand of destruction at the earliest possible 'moment, and enlighten the minds of all mankind that they may not again fall into the evil ways ,that have brought this calamity upon the world. We ask that Thou wilt grant us wisdom and courage to transact the business and discharge the duties of this Grand Lodge in a manner pleasing unto Thee. Amen.
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a suitable response was made by Brother Geo. R. Harvey. The Grand Master then read his annual address. which contained much of lofty sentiment as well as a careful presentation of .facts worthy to command the attention of the Grand Lodge. He thus introduces his report:
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tect of the Universe that we meet here again and offer our mutual felicitations and greetings to each other, and to participate in the deliberations of this Grand Lodge. Since last we met a number of our members have removed from our islands, or returned to the land of their birth, and we shall see them no more in our midst. The members of our Lodges are scattered so much that we can truthfully say they are in every country and every clime. The short stay in the Philippines of some of our members is one factor of our Masonic life that is not all a .pleasure, yet we do not forget them. and the changing population on the other hand does increase the avaihl.bleMasonic material. Calling to memory our absent ones across the seas, we are reminded of the fol)owing lines: "There is a mystic borderland that lies Just past the limits of our work-day world, And it is peopled with the friends we met, And loved, a year, a month, a week or day. And parted from with aching hearts, yet know, That through the distance we must loose the hold Of hand with hand, and only clasp the thread of memory. But still so close we feel this land, So sure we are that these same hearts are true, That when in waking dreams there comes a call That sets the thread of memory aglow; We know that just by stretching out the hand In written word of love, or look or flower, The waiting hand will clasp our own once more, Across the silence in the same old way." The year about to close has been a successful one to our Grand Lodge. It has been a strenuous year of the world. In these islands we have felt the unrest. War has been around us. Anxiety and politics have been with us; yet we hav~ been at peace, and prosperity has blessed the islands. We glory in the fact that but few of our members have been in need or distress, even if we have not dispensed enough charity to make us realize its blessedness. Let each heart glow with gratefulness to Almighty God for the blessings of the past year.
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The Grand Master refers tenderly to the fraternal dead and calls the Grand Lodge to rise and stand a moment. "They are only with us in memory; They have laid aside the working tools, Their work on earth is done. By honest toil throughout their lives Their wages they have won. The hour of twelve was struck on high That called them to their rest. No more the cares of earth they'll know, They are now forever blest." "We call it death, to them 'tis life beyond." RECOGNITION BY OTHER GRAND LODGF.S.
The Grand Master states that the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands has been recognized by thirty-seven of the Grand Lodges of the United States and four foreign Grand Lodges. He recommends the appointment of a committee to correspond with other Grand Lodges and if pos,Sible secure recognition. The Grand Master complains that in some cases persons residing in the Philippine Islands visit the United States for a few months and are elected and introduced to all the privileges of Masonry, when in reality they belong to the Philippine Islands. This is a clear violation of jurisdiction. He reports the formation of two new Lodges during the year, and that Masonry is in a healthy and progressive condition. He answered many inquiries as to Masonic law and usage and presented one or two decisions of only local importance. THE TEMPLE.
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the year have all run out. however,' is not finished; it glory to glory; on through success and victory.
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Our creeds forgotten and our dreams outgrown Fade with the night: a groping nation cries For leaders in the dawn-shall God look down And find no vision gleaming in our eyes? Through all the bitter dust and smoke of war His patient fingers toil ,and never cease, And dim beyond those meadows streaked with death The sunrise glistens on' His age of peace. Be strong! The very earth's a-throb with change, This is an' hour, for men to toil and pray, God's challenge echoes to the 'watching starsA world to build-and look, the dawning day!"
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The address merely beautiful the sublime and sively. We give
by the Grand Orator M. W. Geo. R. Harvey is not in thought and expression-it sometimes rises to but for our limitation we would quote it extenonly a single paragraph:
The glory of, Fre,emasonry has not been dimmed by the proces-' sion of years. Nations, governments, and men have risen and fallen into oblivion,but the principles and foundation of this Fraternity have endured throughout the centuries. In all these ages men have found in its teachings and practices the cause for just pride, and they have been ever ready to give a reason for the faith that is in them and for their devoted adherence to the Fraternity. It has weathered every storm of antagonism and hostile criticism, and its forward movement from century to, century and from generation to generation has been a ministry of good to those who have passed within its portals and to the countless millions who have been the recipients of blessings vouchsafed to them by the lives and services of its votaries. While it dispenses charity, yet it never exacts from its members enforced contributions for that purpose; while its teachings are religious, yet it never demands a sacrifice of religious principles, and around its altars the Christian, the Jew, and the Mohammedan meet in fraternal intercourse; it is patriotic, but not political; religious, but not sectarian; charitable, but not eleemosynary. Any attempt to change or alter the purpose or plan of government of this Institution will never succeed so long as it holds to its present teachings. REPORT ON
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This is b.rief, but in excellent form and spirit, glvmg the gist of the work of thirty-nine Grand Lodges in sixty-nine pages. Missouri is accorded more than her share, two and one-half pages, with kindly approval of the Correspondent, for which-thanks,
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Gain, 30. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island for 1914 'appear in the form of a neat little paper-bound volume of 76 pages, containing the data of the Annual and one Emergent Communication, but no Report on Correspondence, except a brief statement from R. W. W. P. Do~ll, covering little more than a page, acknowledging the receipt of 46 Annuals from Grand Lodges, Home and Foreign, and a general statement of amicable relations among all the Grand Bodies. The picture of ·the incoming Grand Master which introduces the volume is an excellent one, and as we have before hoted in the case of Provincial and other Foreign Grand Officers is. much more resplendent than ours. The brief sketch which follows indicates that he is of English and Scotch parentage. He is by profession a lawyer. An Emergent Communication was held in the City of Charlotte . Town, May 30th, 1914, to pay funeral honors to M. W. Hectore C. McDonald, P. G. M. THIRTY-NIKTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATIOX.
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island, composed of the Grand Lodge Officers, Representatives of Constituent Lodges and Past Masters, convened in the Masonic Hall in Georgetown, at High Twelve, on Wednesday, June 24th, A. L. 59~4, for the purpose of holding the Thirty-ninth Annual Communication, and was opened in Ample Fo·rm. GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
The Address of the Grand Master contains all the items usually included in such documents and is moreover brightened and strengthened by lofty sentiments here and there, and gems of poesy suggested. by the subjects under consideration. We give a few quotations:
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God may abundantly res,t on our labors so that our gathering may be crowned with such lasting success that we shall return to our respective Lodges inspired with nobler aims and higher ideals for our beloved Order. I also trust that you will thoroughl"y enjoy your visit to the charming part of our beautiful Island.
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Various members of the Fraternal dead are noted at length. We quote a sentiment in connection therewith: A career is measured by its content and quality rather than by its duration. "Te live in thoughts not breaths, In feelings not in figures on a dial, We should count time by heart throbs, For after all our noisy years seem but· moments In the being of the Eternal silence.
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The' Grand Master officiated in person on the first Sabbath in January, when a large and influential body of Masons attended ~t. James Church in Charlotte Town under the auspices of St. John's and Victoria Lodges. The Grand Master expressed his appreciation of this as one of the chief privileges of his Masonic career. The Grand Master closes his Address in the following impressive manner: We are' building for eternity from the original design expressed by the Supreme Architect in the unique living trestle-board-Jesus Christ-in whose character there is a sublime and solitary gra.ndeur which is more and more compelling the admiration of the highest and best of the human race:
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How are we building? Have we caught; in some measure the spirit of the Great Architect? If so, we are gradually erecting a moral fabric whose harmony and beauty will reflect the glory of Him who is the chief corner stone-a glory caught from the realms of the Infinite and Eternal. "Our order calls us to be co-workers with God." This is imperative, lofty, inspiring. Crush every tendency'to get discouraged and every feeling of incapacity. Masonry must never present "a, feeble wavering line" in working out God's purpose in creation and redemption; on the contrary, Masonry has everything in it to imbue us with high courage, and to make us leaders on the side of the forces that make for righteousness in the individual, in the civic and in the national life. Strengthen the wavering line, Stablish, continue the march, On, to the bound of the waste, On, to the city of GodTo the Holy City, New Jerusalem, and the Lord God Almighty, and the Lamb are the Temple of it.
The Deputy Grand Master, Grand Treasurer, and Grand 'Secretary presented formal Reports which ~ere eminently satisfactory. By formal resolution the dues of the Grand Lodge were fixed at 90 cents per capita. Various resolutions were adopted, only one of which we notewhich is to the effect that'the salary of the Grand Secretary shall be $200 per annum. This is one of the smallest of the Grand Lodges but is doing good work.
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Grand Master Evans is a dignified and intellectual looking man, well adjusted in appearance to the high position he occupies. FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMVNICATION.
The Most Worshipful the Grand ]....odge of Quebec, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, held its Forty-fifth Annual Communication in the City of Montreal, in the Province of Quebec, on the 10th day of February, A. D. 1915, A. L. 5915, at the Masonic. Temple, Dorchester Street. The Grand Lodge was opened with the usual formalities, in the presence of a legal quorum. As is often the case, the detail of the membership occupy a number of pages. ANNUAL ADDRESS.
Once more it is my pleasing privilege to meet you in Annual Communication, and for the second time to extend to' you, as your Grand Master, a most cordial welcome. More especially do I greet those who meet 'with us to-day for the first time, realizing that upon our younger members must rest, in the not far distant future, the responsibility of maintaining the high standards attained by our beloved Craft. We meet to-day to take account of the work of the past year. But first of all let us return thanks to our Heavenly Father for all the blessings we have enjoyed, humbly acknowledging our entire dependence on Him. The year just 'gone has been indeed an eventful one. Who would have believed it possible when last we met, that before the end of the year, pretty much the entire continent of Europe would be at war? El\fPRESS OF IRELAND DISASTER.
The Gr~nd Master refers fittingly to this direful event, speaking in part as follows: But a few months had elapsed after our last Annual Communication, when the entire world was horrified on the morning of the 29th of May, by the awful intelligence of the Empress of Ireland disaster. The loss, only a few hours out of port, and in the calm waters of. the St. Lawrence off Father Point, well within sight of land, of a palatial steamer and over a th'ousand lives, appeared at first sight too fearful to be true. REFERRING TO THE WAR.
The Grand Master speaks as follows: The echoes of the Empress of Ireland disaster had scarcely ceased ringing in our ears when they were followed by the clash
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of battle and the outbreak of the greatest war in the history of the world. Loyal as ever to its allies, loyal as always to its treaty obligations, loyal as becomes Britons to their plighted word, our Empire hesitated not a single hour to risk its very existence on behalf of Right and Justice. Hence Britain is at war! And, as has been well said elsewhere, when Britain is at war, Canada also is at war. Hence, too, we are taking our part in the struggle as citizens of the Empire and as members of the loyal Fraternity which impresses upon all its Initiates the duty of never losing sight of the allegiance due to the sovereign of their native land, or of that in which thcy have made their home. We are proud of the youths and men, whether belonging to our Lodges or not, who have come forward to uphold their country's honor and -the flag of Empire in this terrible war, and we are equally proud of the wives and mothers who bade them go rather than say them nay, and with their prayers we join our own, to the God of battles, that He may have their dear ones in His Holy Keeping, and grant victory to our Empire's arms. JoJn with me, my Brethren, in the prayer for victory for our King and country so aptly expressed in the first verse of our National Anthem. EXEMPT FROM: DUES.
The Grand Master refers to the fact that the Grand Lodge of England has already taken action to protect any members of the fraternity who are at the front from Masonic criticism or invidious action, and indicates that such should be the attitude of the Grand Lodge of Quebec. He makes the usual reference to the fraternal dead in that, and other Grand Jurisdictions. BENEVOLENCE.
Referring to the pressing need for the exercise of this Masonic virtue the Gra~d Master states that after calling a meeting of the Past Grand Masters, and with their approbation, he sent out a request fora contribution of one dollar from each member of the fraternity to aid in the unusual distress caused by the war. The result was seven thousand nine hundred at date noted with expectation that the Lodges which had not yet reported would bring up fully the amount called for. Concluding his address the Grand Master speaks as follows: And so, with a heart full of love for this great Fraternity, as well as for each one of you individually, full of gratitude for the
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<?ppor,tunity to have served you, and confident that the future holds even more of usefulness and of success in store for our Order than has come to it in the past, I close this report of my administration, with the prayer that He in 'Vhom all Masons trust may have us all in His Holy Keeping, both here and throughout Eternity.
In this Grand Lodge each District Deputy Grand Master presents his reports which is p'rinted in the Proceedings. We note from th'ese that the Deputy Grand Master is endowed with certain prerogatives which usually belong to the Grand Master alone. For instance, we notice in several cases at funeral services and at regular church services the District Deputy Grand Master grants permission to Lodges to attend in regalia. It seems to us and, is generally so considered, as we understand, that in the frequent funerals a Lodge is permitted to attend a Church service in regalia, without any formal dispensation at all. And as to the ordinary Church service we think the practice is being discontinued and we trust it may entirely cease. We can see no good reason whatever for any such Masonic display. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
The Report on Correspondence is from th'e excellent pen of our good Brother, E. T. D. Chambers, P. G. M., and is preceded by a very worthy discussion of various matters of interest to the fraternity from which we take the liberty to quote a few paragraphs: Masonry's sublime teachings, its beautiful lessons, are of priceless value to us, to humanity. In' return what shall we render Masonry for all it has given us? Just what it asks,-service. As far as we possess the ability and chance to work, to help and do for others. Service' begets beneficence, kindness, sympathy, and in Masonry it enjoins us as workers to carry our relief and good works, our brotherly love and friendship, our truth and warmth of heart to others.
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G. M. Re-elected. Members, 8,833.
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Gain, 373. First Semi-annual Communication for the year was held in Freemasons' Hall, Providence, on Monday, Nov. 17, 1913, and was opened in ample form. The Report of the Committee on Grand Officers' Reports was received and with the recommendg,tions contained therein was adopted by formal vote of the Grand Lodge. R. W. William L. Chatterton, for the Committee on Correspondence, reported the formation of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, and recommended that it be formally recognized. The Report was received, but action was deferl'ed,pending the receipt of information as to the action of the Grand Lodge of California.
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AND INTERESTING.
This was the presentation of a jewel once the property of General Nathaniel Greene, given him by the Marquis DeLafayette. In this ceremony Brother Walter VV. Burnam addressed the Grand Lodge in eloquent words, recalling incidents in the past history of our country and various illustrious names connected therewith. The jewel in question finally came into the hands of Charles R. Brayton, who in his great love for this Grand Lodge, on his dying be?, requested his wife to present this jewel. The M. W. Grand Master accepted the jewel in suitable form, and requested Bro. Burnam to convey the thanks of the Grand Lodge to Mrs. Brayton. He also directed the Grand Secretary to send to her a copy of the Centennial volume-History路 of Freemasonry in Rhode Island. MAKING
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Touching a report circulated among some of the Grand Lodges of the United Sfates, the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of England altogether repudiates the staterrlent that any member of the Royal Family received the degrees of Freemasonry in such informal manner as indicated. And q~otes from the Constitution of the Gi:and Lodge of England as follOlVS, in part: It may be useful to you to know that the Constitutions of the Grand Lodge of England expressly provide In Rule 195 that "No Lodge shall confer more than one degree' on any Brother on the same day, nor shall a higher degree be conferred on any Brother at a less interval than four weeks from his receiving a previous degree". Except in the case of Lodges abroad the Grand Master has no power to grant a dispensation to permit degrees to be conferred at shorter intervals, and then only by substituting intervals of one week for four. I am, Dear Sir and Brother, Yours faithfully and fraternally, (Signed) E. LETCHWORTH, Grand Secretary. ONI'~
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The Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is opened in ample form in Freemasons Hall, Providence, Monday, May 18th, A. L. 5914, at 10 o'clock A. M., the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brother John Francis Clark, pre-
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siding in the East, with all the other officers of the Grand Lodge present in their respective places, and also representatives from "thirty-three Lodges. The Grand Master presented a formal Address which, though comparatively brief, yet covered every incident of importance con· nected with his administration. We quote: During the past year an effort has been 'made to prevent the publication in the daily press of the proceedings of Masonic meetings, including the election of officers, but with little success. Brethren, although fully aware of the provisions of Grand Lodge Regulations, still persist in giving their portraits and other information,for the public press. This comes about largely from a custom of having a banquet upon the night following the election and installation of officers. At this function many who are not members of the Craft are present, anyone being admitted who has been invited. To grace the tables at these times menus are placed at each place. In addition to the menu proper usually the portrait of the Master, the list of speakers and a full list of the officers appear. From this card it may readily be seen how a newspaper man, even not a member, may make up his story to be pub·lished the next morning.
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1916. Re-elected. Re-elected. Members, 56,000. (?)
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from February, 1915, to January, 1916, which, if not prophetic, is certainly "looking ahead". No abstract of statistics is given though nearly all of the volume of 188 pages is occupied with lodge data and lists of names in various relations and combinations. We think the number of lodges as given by us (848) is nearly correct, but the number of members may be not even an approximation. ' Q"VARTERLY CO:M:M:T.TNICATION.
This was held at Edinburgh Thursday, February 4th, 1915, presided over by the Grand Master, in the presence of most of the Grand and many Past Grand Officers, with a large attendance of permanent members. The Grand Lodge was opened in Full Form with solemn prayer. Many apologies were received from absent members. A PLEASAN'r INCIDENT.
The Right Honorable the Lord Provost of Edinburgh', Brother Robert K. Inches, Proxy District Grand Master of Natal, presented for the use of the Grand Master, a Mallet made from wood from Edinburgh Castle, as a memento of his term of office as Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, and the Grand Master returned thanks in graceful terms. SOLDIERS IN SERVICE EXEMPT FR01vr DUES.
A resolution was adopted that any lodge might exempt mem• bers in active service from annual dues. Two new lodges were created by dispensation-one in Scotland. and one in Federated Malay Straits Settlement. A communication from the Masonic War Relief Association of
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the United States of America, proffering aid, was answered in courteous terms, with thanks, and the assurance that if th'e necessity should arise such offer would be gladly accepted. BENEVOLENCES. I
Grants of aid to the amount of $14,125 were made to 256 applicants from the various districts of the Grand Jurisdiction. These, however, were annual, aI!d new annuities, one of $100, one of- $15, and thirty of $50, were granted. It will be remembered that Scotland has no Masonic Home and that all charities are granted on application of the lodge. WIm:LY SCATTERED.
The many lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction are scattered over many lands. In fact some twenty-six countries, provincesanrl districts, mostly in Asia and Africa, hold allegiance to this Grand Lodge.
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A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge was held January 19, 1914, in St. Peter's Lodge, Clarendon County, for the purpose ot laying the corner stOI!e of a monument to be erected in memory of the'Confederate dead of that county. The attendance was good and the ceremonies were interesting. Also a Spedal Communication ,of the Grand Lodge was held at • Yorkville for the purpose of laying the corner stone of the Court House. The attendance was large and the ceremonies imposing, the Grand Master officiating in person in this as in the other case.
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THE ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The One Hundred and Thirty-eighth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina convened in the Masonic Temple, in the city of Charleston, S. C., at 11 o'clock on Tue~day, the 8th day of December, A. L. 5914, and was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree of Masonry. More than a constitutional- quorum being present, to-wit, 243 Lodges, the Grand Master announced that the Grand Lodge was ready for business. The Grand Master introduces his Address in reverent form and we quote the opening paragraph with pleasure: Brethren: By the grace of God we are permitted to gather together for the purpose of holding our One Hundred Thirty-eighth Annual Communication. I trust that we will enjoy being brought face to face, and feeling the warm, brotherly handclasps, as we greet each other and that our Communication may be harmonious, pleasant and profitable. God has dealt graciously with us throughout the past year. Not one of our official members has been called upon to present his work, ·to be tried by the Grand Overseer's Square.
Referring to the floods and resulting distress in Illinois and Ohio and the proffer of aid from South Carolina and other Grand Lodges, be says:
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The Grand Master refers to various items of business in a concise and interesting manner, particularly to members in that ~uris diction.
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MASONIC HOME.
The Grand Master refers to the avowed purpose of the Grand Lodge to establish a Masonic Home, and stating that the amount of $100,000.00, which was considered the minimum to be raised before undertaldng this work, has now been raised, he proposes that the Grand Lodge carefully consider all the facts in the case, and decide upon the best mode of dispensing the charity proposed. He adds the following: This is a very grave and important question, and should be carefully considered in all.its phases before a decision is made, as to the proper manner of making our charity effective. I feel confident it is the sincere desire and earnest hope of each and all of us to accomplish the most good and to give the greatest benefits to our aged and indigent brother Masons, their wives and widows, and the orphan children left to our care.
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At a later period during the session of the Grand Lodge the question provoked a spirited and lengthy discussion in which it was manifest that there was real opposition to the establishment of a Masonic Home in the ordinary sense of that term. If was stated broadly by several that these institutions, wherever existing, were not an asset, but a decided liability, and that while something of a monument to Masonry, they were, nevertheless, "white elephants" on the hands of the Grand Lodges. The Confederate Home in that and other states, and other institutions of the same character, were referred to as manifestly failing to meet the conditions properly, and the following resolution was unanimously adopted at the close of the discussion. Whereas, It is the sense of this Grand Lodge that Masonic charity can best be dispensed by providing for the support of the indigent Master Mason, his widow. mother or adult daughter in their home
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or with friends, and for the support of the orphan child in some existing organized orphanage. Resolved, First, That the Trustees of the Masonic Home Fund be, and they are hereby, authorized to at once formulate rules and regulations for the relief of· our indigent Master Masons, their widows,. mothers, sisters, etc., in their respective homes or with some relation or ·friend. Second, That they take up immediately with the different organized orphanages the question of providing for the support and education of our orphan children and that expenditures made under these resolutions shall not reduce the fund in the hands of the trustees below $100,000.00.REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCJ<;.
This report is from the pen of our excellent Brother, J. L. Michie, and of course, is of high order, since he could do no less. He compliments Missouri with nearly three pages, in a most kindly spirit. And while he seems to correct the Correspondent at one point, yet we make no protest, as doubtless we would fully agree were we face to face. We merely suggest, however, that unless we are misinformed, very few of the Grand Jurisdictions have adopted the "Five Year Jurisdiction Idea", although: that was accepted without opposition by the (lelegates present at Philadelphia.
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G.
M.
PETTIGREW, G.
SAl\nJEL
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MARSHALL
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BRmVN, G.
M.
Re-elected. Grand Correspondent,. Members, 11,163.
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BROWN.
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The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota are introduced by a handsome picture of the passing G. M. George Philip, accompanied by a brief but interesting sketch of his life. This is followed by the detailed history of various Emergent Communica•tions, held at Watertown, August 7, 1914, to lay corner stone; at Howard, August 27, 1914, to lay corner stone; at Wood, September 22, 1914, to constitute; at Sioux Falls, October 30, 1913, to lay corner stone; at Cottonwood, November 2, 1914, to constitute; at Java,
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The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the Sta'te of South Dakota commenced its Fortyfirst Annual Communication in Masonic Temple Auditorium, Sioux Falls, on Tuesday, June 8, A. D. 1915, A. L. 5915, at 10 o'clock A. M., and was opened in Ample Form with prayer by the Grand Chaplain, as follows: OPENING PRAYER.
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The Address of the Grand Master is in good but concise form, covering only some fifteen pages', with a detailed statement of the principal events of the Masonic year. He introduces it in part, as follows: BRETHRl'::X:
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civilized gurope under a pillar of cloud by day and of fire by night. and extending fraternal greetings at the point of the bayonet, when plowshares are being beaten into swords and pruning hooks into spears, it is gratifying to be able to report that peace, harmony and Masoriic kindliness prevail throughout the, entire Jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge. 'V ell may American manhood and American fraternalism proudly claim a place in the sun because, today, this country is extending to a world at war, and will continue so to do, the helping hand to support a falling brother.
The Grand Master reports a few decisions, of only local importance, and seemingly in accordance with the laws and usag~:=; of Freemasonry. However, we are inclined to differ with the Grand Master in the case of a brother suspended for non-payment of dues, who sent a check for the full amount, and a request for re-instatement, after the lapse of some years, but in the absence of the Worshipful Master and the Secretary at the next regular meeting the matter was overlooked and the brother subsequently died without reinstatement. The Grand Master decided that nothing could be done, 'as the death of the brother extinguished the jurisdiction of the lodge. The decision was probably legal, but somewhat painful in its application. The Grand Master also held that a dance might be given in the lodge room if the members so desired. This may be in accordance with law and usage in South Dakota, but certainly not with us, nor, as we think, with the majority of Grand Lodges. SOMETHING MISSIJI\G.
The Grand Master reports, under the above heading, that the records 'of the various lodges show many entered apprentices who ~ail altogether to apply for advancement. He asks the question, Why? and answers it by offering four possible reasons: First, that the applicant was an improper person, and should never have been allowed to take the first step. Second, the conditions surrounding the initiation were so inhospitable as to make the candidate feel he was merely a pawn in the game, rather than a welcome brother. 'Third, the difficulties of preparation could not be met as to the lectures, either because of the mental weakness of the candidate or'the lack of knowledge of those who should have taught him. And lastly, to give it in our own words-the officers and brethren may have so conferred the decree as to excite the disgust of the candidate rather than win his respect. The condition to which the Grand Master alludes is found in every Grand Jurisdiction, and generally from the same causes, es-
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pecially the last mentioned. 'It is unfortunately the case that in some of the less informed lodges the preparation of the candidate in ,the ante-room, and his treatment generally, are of such character as to prevent a sensitive man from desiring to have anything further to do with our Order. It may be laid down as a fact that unleSs the several dcgre~s are conferred with such dignity and solemnity as deeply to impress the candidate the result is highly injurious if not altogether destructive of any hope of a large Masonic career. A mistake at this point is rarely amended. CHARITY.
The Grand Lodge is building up a Charity Fund by which to contribute to the aid of worthy and indigent brethren and their widows and orphans. This has now reached the amount of $17,153.59, already invested in good paying securities. There is no Masonic Home, and no proposition to build one at present. }<'INANCIAL.
The reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand S~cretary show that the financial condition of the Grand Lodge is excellent. THE PAST GRAND "fASTERS' FAMILY.
The tenth annual meeting of the Past Grand Masters' Family was held on the evening of Tuesday, June 8, 1915, at which sixteen were present. There are twenty-seven living Grand Masters in the Jurisdiction, which is probably the largest number of any Grand Lodge in the United States. Six of them at present reside outside the State. The average age is about 62 years. A delightful evening was enjoyed in the discussion of a most elabol'ate dinner and social intercourse. REPOR'!' ON
CORRj<~SPONDENCE.
The Report on Correspondence is from the worthy pen of Brother Samuel H. Brown, and covers 218 pages in first-class styl-t!. ,He is kind to Missouri, according to us seven pages, much of which is occupied with quotations from our Proceedings. The Missouri Correspondent appreciates his kind words.
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TENNESSEE. 1915. J. BONNER, G. M. JOHN B. GARRETT, G. S. HENRY A. CHAMBERS. Lodges, 454.
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HISEY,
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Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 28,081.
Gain, 1,019. M. W. Grand Master Hisey is a man more than ordinarily good looking, and from his photo, which introduces the volume, we judge that he has not only that high order of intelligence necessary to the position he occupies, but also that decision and firmness which is equally necessary. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
In compliance with the provisions of the Constitution, the One Hundred and First Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of the State of Tennessee was begun and held in Freemasons' Hall, Nashville, Tennessee, beginning on Wednesday, January 27, 1915, at 10 A. M., and was opened with the ~sual ceremonies in the presence of a large number of brethren. Four hundred and thirtyeight lodges were represented, and besides the G~and Officers a number of Past Grand Officers and visitors were in attendance. As is frequently the case in Masonic reports, some ten or twelve pages are given over to names and numbers, which is good for the printer as well as the postal department. Really, it seems to us that many of our Masonic Reports are unnecessarily prolix. The law and edict governing the attendance of representatives on the sessions of the Grand Lodge, also the law of the Grand Lodga in regard to furnishing information of our proceedings to newspapers were read, that everyone might govern himself accordingly. The Grand Master then submitted his annual report, which he introduces very felicitously: One year ago I stood upon this platform and accepted from you the greatest honor to be conferred by this Grand Body. It was such a manifestation of your confidence as to impress me that when my best efforts had been exhausted in the discharge of official duties I would have in no way canceled the debt of gratitude, created within my heart, for the generous sacrifice made, when by unanimous vote you chose me Grand Master of Masons in Tennessee.
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Allow me to assure you that in the coming years under the guidance of an unseen hand, should fame or fortune attend me, no brighter place can be formed in memory's field to which I could repair in my declining years with a greater degree of pleasure than that created by your suffrage. For more than forty years as a student I have been taught of Masonry. She is indeed a moral and progressive science, a refor;mer among all people. Her language is universal, she speaks to all the world through her signs and symbols; she is the lone sentinel of prehistoric days. Her age establishes the wisdom of her teachings; her principles have been tested by the fire of persecution; her battles have not been fought beneath flying banners, nor has she heralded her advance by the bugle's blast or sought attainment by the unsheathed sword. Without ostentation, or proclamation, she has led man through the dark ages of idolatry, superstition and paganism with her escutcheon unscarred by shot or shell and unstained by human blood. Timidly and quietlY she has sought the equalization of men and the establishing of those inalienable rights of free government, free thought, a free conscience and free speech, the GOd-giyen heritage to be exercised by all civilized people, until she is no longer forced to meet upon high hills and low valleys or propagate her existence by holding her conclaves at the midnight hour.
FRATERNAL DEAD.
The Grand Master makes a tender reference to the Fraternal Dead, after which he states that there had been twenty-six applications for aid during the year, a number of which were granted, and perhaps as many refused. One charter was surrendered and one arrested during the yea'.. CONTROVERSIES.
The Grand Master states that during the year th~re have been many controversies between the lodges and individuals. Some of these were adjusted and some yet remain unsettled as an abiding, vexation. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.
Forty-three Special Dispensations were granted for the various reasons presented in such cases. Many were very properly refused and, to our mind, the most of these requests should be turned down. fl,nd 1 when ~ranted! the petitioller$ sl10uld pay for the privilege.
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OFFICIAL DECISIONS.
Quite a number of special rulings were made during the yeal', most of which seem to us worthy of approval, and all are doubtless in accordan~e with the law and usage of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. O~ we most heartily indors~, as it is in accordance with the deliberate conviction of all right-th~nkjng Masons, as it seems to us. It bears upon the dogma of PERPETl:AI. .Jl"RISDICTION.
A candidate for Freemasonry having been rejected in a state holding to the five-year limit, moved into Tennessee, and after the statutory time desired to present his petition to a Masonic lodge. The question being submitted to the Grand Master, he answered as follows: This man is no longer amenable to the Masonic Law of Illinois. He is not a part of that Great Fraternal Body he wanted to be, and if they had received his petition and he had been elected it would have been a different proposition. But they refused to h,ave anything to do with him, and now have no claim upon him, except the mandates of their law that no Subordinate Lodge within their Grand Jurisdiction shall receive a petition from this rejected candidate until the expiration of the five years.
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He refers to the congested condition of the Masonic Home, and incidentally asserts the necessity of providing more room in the near future.
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THE ST. LOUIS :MEETING.
The Grand Master refers pleasantly to the meeting of the Grau,l Masters in St. Louis in. April, 1914. He says, howevel, that he is of the opinion that the greatest good that emanates from this gathering once a year is the social feature connected th~rewith. It strengthens the fraternal relationship 路and creates a greater unity of action among the Grand Jurisdictions.
CONCL1:SION.
The passing of a few more brief hours will close my official career. A year of intense'interest has been added to the history of my life. It is a written page that cannot be changed; it is beyond my reach; time has carried it away to the haunts of the past. It will never come to me again, and whatever is lost because of my neglect is lost forever. Would I go back and live it over again? No. I am human, and while I might correct some of the mistakes, others as great would be committed. I have ,done my best; you could not expect more. Whatever. the complaints may be let them be charged to my inability and not to insincerity. You have honored me. I shall love you always, and at night when I kneel at my bedside I shall not forget to remember you, and all true Masons, in my prayers.
HOME FOR AGIm AND IND1GENT MASONS.
It is proposed to add to the accommodations of the Masonic Home by erecting a boys' dormitory, with room for sixty, and, furthermore, to complete within a year a Home for Aged Brethren, some of whom are needing, and greatly needing, a haven in which to rest during their declining years.
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.
This Report is well written, and we find no indication of any other than a most fraternal spirit on any page. Missouri is complimented with something over three pages, most of which space is occupied with quotations, with no criticisms whatever.
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TEXAS. 1914. A. W. HOUSTON, G. M. W. B. PEAHSON, G. S. GEO. W. TYLER. Lodges, 878.
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P. LIGHTFOOT, G. M.
Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 63,394. Gain, 3,115.
The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Texas constitute il bulky' volume of路 some 760 pages, really great, not only in it;;; magnitude as a volume, but likewise great in many of the facts and figures contained therein. Nothing less, however, is to be expected from a commonwealth so great and a jurisdiction so extensive and well organized as that of Texas. The volume is introduced most handsomely by a splendid photo of M. W. A. W. Houston, G. M., 1914, which shows him to be a man of excellent physique, and facial proportions really indicating in appearance such a character as every Grand Master should bear. Also, we have the photo of M. W. Gus Garrison, G. M. 1894, which is a good second in indication to the preceding. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The M. W. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons met for the Seventy-ninth Annual Communication at the Masonic Temple in the City of Waco, December 1, 1914, and was opened with the usual ceremonies, in the presence of a large number.. of . Grand and Past Grand Officers, delegates and visitors. A letter of regret was received from M. VV. J. J. Davis, P. G. M., and a telegram from W. Brother Rev. S. H. C. Burgin announcing his unavoidable delay and arrival on Wednesday. Brother L. S. Beach, acting Grand Chaplain, offered a fervant invocation, which is printed in extenso. After the usual preliminaries the Grand Master presented his annual report, which is exceedingly good, but likewise very lengthy, giving many details which are usually omitted '01' abridged. We give the opening paragraph to indicate the general style of this address, which is really in fine form throughout:
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ADDRESS OF THI<: M. W •.GRAND. MASTER.
To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Texas, A.. F. and A.. M.: Brethren of the Grand Lodge:-When you saw fit to elevate me to the highest office within your gift, I felt most ,keenly the honor conferred as the greatest which could possibly be given by any electorate in Texas, and while it was the proudest moment of my life, I assumed the duties and responsibilities of the office with grave misgivings of my ability to perform them satisfactorily, but with the fixed determination to give my very best efforts to their performance, and this I have done, with what success remains to be determined. In performing my legal duty now, in making this report, I have tried, as far as possible, to eliminate the many immaterial matters . with which the Grand Master each year is called upon by uninformed brothers to deal and to make rulings upon, and have endeavored to make report of those things only which may be of especial interest to the Craft, or which, being novel in character, may establish precedents for future guidance. I have refrained from making many recommendations for changes in Masonic law and practice, because I am a believer in the maintenance of established law, and do not arrogate to myself, or associates, any superior judgment by reason of the progressive age in which we live. The forefathers in our Order established upon so firm a foundation the great principles of Freemasonry, and made laws, rules, regulations and precedents for their preservation, that it would be an act of temerity upon my part. to suggest many radical changes therein. I have no doubt committed many errors and mistakes, for which I ask your indulgence and charitable consideration, assuring you that whatever mistakes I have made were prompted only by the desire to so administer the business intrusted to me as to subserve the best interests of our beloved Fraternity, and were errors of judgment only, and were not prompted by any inclination to make unnecessary .innovations upon your laws and precedents so long established and followed.
The Grand Master refers to his visit to St. Louis in the following pleasant terms: CONFERENCE OF GRAND l\fASTERS.
We reached St. Louis on the evening of the 13th of May, and the three days spent there were one continuous round of pleasure and interest. There were thirty-seven' Grand Masters present, inclUding the Grand Master of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico, and the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. The deliberations of this body of Grand Officers and their representatives was very¡ interesting, and, to me, instructive. There were differences of opinion on many minor matters of Masonic law and procedure, but upon the great fundamental principles of Freemasonry there were, and could be, no differences. Each Grand Jurisdiction
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seems proud of its entire independence and its sovereign jurisdiction within itself, and its great work in promoting and carrying out the same enterprises which we in Texas are fostering. Of one thing, more than" all besides, it convinced .me of the universality of Masonry, and of the fact that wherever you find true Masonry you find good and patriotic citizens; ever ready to aid in the elevation and development of higher and better ideals among those with whom they come in contact. ...
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The Grand Master gives due respect to the fraternal dead, referring to many by name in tender terms.
LODGES CONSTITUTIW.
He reports having constituted nineteen lodges during the yea}', eith,er in person or by proxy. Also, he granted dispensations for the creation of five new lodges which were duly set to work. CORNER STONES.
The Grand Master granted dispensations for the laying of twenty-four corner stones, officiating in person on several of these occasions. We may mention in this connection that the Grand Master positively declined to lay a corner stone for any building unless constructed of stone or brick, even declining to permit this in case of a brick veneer. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.
Many Special Dispensations were granted for the usual reasons, and a great many refused. We are more in sympathy with the latter than the former procedure, as it seems to us that a great many of these dispensations ought never to be required, and would not be under a careful lodge administration. If always refused, except when actually necessary, the number of applications would be reduced.
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DECISION:5.
We note the largest number of decisions that has .ever come under our observation from any Grand Lodge, and it is probabl;{ unprecedented-being 205 in all. Without in the slightest mea:3ure intending a criticism it seems to us that at least nine-tenths of these would have been rendered unnecessary had the Masters of all the lodges being in possession of that l\~asonic light and information which should belong to such officials. It is altogether unjust to the Grand Master, and an unhappy comment upon the general knowledge and judgment of the craft to present so many questions, so many of which are really trivial in character. We suppose that all of these are in accordance with the law and usage of the Grand Lodge of Texas, though some would not pass with us. And, of course, the tacit acceptance in one cai>e of the five years limit is 路contradictory to the idea of Masonry held by us. To our mind it is only a little less unjust than that of perpetual jurisdiction and nearly as well calculated to bring about trouble in the fraternity. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS.
The matter of physical qualification seems to occupy a great deal of attention in this Grand Lodge, and some six pages are covered with permissions and refusals of the Grand Master to confer the degrees upon persons having these defects. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
This report covers some 233 pages, in which the Correspondent reviews the proceedings of sixty-eight Grand Lodges, several of them for two years. The work is well done, and worthy of all commendation. He compliments Missouri with some four pages, in which appears no criticism whatever. He quotes largely, and with evident approval.
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UTAH. 1915.
1916. WM. J.
J. W. CHERRY, G. M. F. A. MCCARTY, G. S.
G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 2,355.
S. H. Goodwin. Lodges, 19.
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Gain, 154. A very excellent picture of the incoming Grand Master is found on the initial page of the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, which is accompanied by a brief biographical sketch showing him to have attained distinction in our great fraternity. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMl\IUNICATION.
The M. W. Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Utah conven,ed in its Forty-fourth Annual Communication in the Masonic Temple, Ogden, Tuesday, the 19th day of January, A. D. 1915, a.t 10 o'clock A. M., and the Committee on Credentials reporting that representatives from all lodges were present, in addition to the Grand Officers and permanent members, the Grand Lodge was opened in due form. The Address of the Grand 'Master is brief but in excellent form, and seems to cover every point necessary to a complete report. We give a brief extract: BRETHREN:
I greet and welcome you to this our Forty-fourth AnImal Communication. We meet under most auspicious circumstances. The Craft is in a flourishing and prosperous condition. The individual lodges are pursuing their work with regularity and zeal, and with a high measure of success. The brethren generally are true and faithful to Masonic standards. There are no clouds on the horizon. Peace and harmony prevail. Our path is spread with flowers, our table with plenty. With each succeeding year, our institution attracts and deserves increased admiration and respect. We are wielding a larger influence, we are enjoying a greater prestige. NECROI,OGY.
Under this head the Grand Master speaks as follows, in part: OUR DEPARTED BRRTHREN.
The past year has not been without its sorrows. Numerous distinguished Masons of this and other jurisdictions have passed away.
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The Committee on Obituary will prepare and present the usual r~cord of their names and sex:vices, and an appropriate tribute to their memories. I cannot refrain from special mention of a loss to this Grand Lodge which is especially grievous and severe. On June 4, 1914, at Salt Lake City, Utah, occurred the sudden and unexpected death of our Most Worshipful Brother Charles Bruerton Jack, Past Grand Master and Committee on Correspondence. He was one of the ablest and most valuable exponents and supports of Masonry in Utah. Tireless in his energy. fearless and fair in his judgment, he willingly performed more than his portion of Masonic service. We miss his genial presence, we lack his wise counsel, more than I can say. But we have the record of his life and actions, the memory of his love and character, which we shall cherish and treasure as a priceless possession.
MASONIC WAR RELIEF.
The Grand Master reports having received several communications from the Masonic War Relief Association at Cincinnati inviting co-operation for the relief of indigent brethren, their widows and orphans, however distressed, and wherever dispersed, especially among the war-stricken zones of Europe. Touching this he says, in part: The question presented is a difficult one. It does not in the least involve the disposition of Masons in Utah to make sacrifices or contributions, for they are not only willing but anxious to give of their bounty to relieve distress. ~ The question is whether w~ can reach and relieve the worthy, without violating duties of equal import to' others, whether we are certain that our efforts will not aggravate, rather than alleviate human misery. The matter is not to be governed by emotion o~ impulse. The best sentiment is that which is based upon the best judgment, after mature deliberation. It seems to me, however, that the peculiar and pitiable plight of our Brethren, and their dependents, in the Kingdom of Belgium, appeals with such persuasive power, that no mistake could be made by giving freely to their relief. NEW LODGES.
During the year the Grand Master granted dispensations for the formation of two new lodges, careful reference being had to Masonic law and existing conditions. The Grand'Master reports many dispensations and visitations, out not a single decision. His recomme'ndations were few and of local interest. The Deputy Grand Master and the Grand Senior Warden also presented supplementary reports.
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FINANCE.
The reports of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary indicate that the Grand Lodge is in a healthy financial condition.
MASONIC
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The special committee appointed at the last session of the Grand. Lodge to consider the propriety and possibility of building a MasonIc Home reported at length, stating that they had corresponded with many Grand Jurisdictions asking information and ad vice on that subject. Thirty replies were received, with one or two exceptions all advising against building a Masonic Home with the present membership. In different forms, it was pronounced "inadvisable, highly unwise, sheerest folly", while another says, "I would strongly advise 'against it". And the Grand Secretary of Indiana considers it "absolutely out of the q~estion" for Utah. The committee adds: Two or three states have started Masonic Home Funds, with the intention of building when they have accumulated money enough. We find, however, that even some of the larger Grand Lodges, which are probably not deterred by financial consideratio'ns, do not approve of Masonic Homes on general principles; and prefer to give pensions to their indigent members, or else to board them out. One report is to the effect that the money spent to keep one brother in the home would keep four at a good hotel. Iowa's plan is along these lines, and is warmly commended in several of the replies received by us.
and concludes as follows: After considering the evidence carefully, we are of the opinion that it would not be judicious for the Grand Lodge of Utah to undertake to build a Masonic Home at this time. Neither do we recommend starting a fund for the purpose of building at some future time. 'Ve would call attention to the fact that the Grand Lodge Charity fund is available when constituent lodges are unable to provide for their destitute members. Furthermore, -whenever a generous brother feels himself moved to bestow money for Masonic purposes, it will be perfectly proper for him to contribute to the Charity Fund.
WASHINGTON MEMORIAL.
At the close of an extensive report on this subject the committee recommends the indorsement of the idea, and recommends the donation of $100, but prohibits, for the present at least, the solicitation of funds from lodges or individuals without further information on the subject
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REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
This report is from the excellent pen of our good brothel', S. H. Goodwin, which covers one hundred pages, and is preceded and concluded with several pages well worthy of the head and heart of our esteemed brother. Missouri is accorded some three pages in which no special criticism appears, although he questions the judgment of the Correspondent as to what constitutes profanity. He is somewhat amused, however, that we approve refusal of dispensations for lodges to attend church in regalia, while our Grand Master granted a number for that purpose. To this we would answer mildly that we disapprove this in our own Grand Master as much as in any. other, but our own report was not under review. Brother Goodwin, however, agrees with us in our disapproval ot' laying corner stones on Sunday. This, of course, shows him to be a "wise as well as a good" man, and we are sure that he, with otherH like him, will soon correct that blot upon the record of that Grand Jurisdiction.
VERMONT. ~916.
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Re-elected. He-elected. Grand Correspondent, Members, 14,055.
G. M. HENRY H. Hoss, G. S. MARSH O. PERKINS. Lodges 103.
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Gain, 18l. Tho Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Vermont for 1915 are handsomely introduced by a picture of Chas W. Whitcomb, Grand Treasurer, followed by that of the Grand Secretary H. H. Ross; both' are accompanied with an extended biographical sl{etch, which indicates their high: character and eminent fitness for the positions they occupy; Two Special Grand Communications are recorded in extenso, both for the purpose of dedicating new halls. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
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Temple, City of Burlington, on Wednesday, the 9th day of June, A. L. 5915, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and a constitutional number of representatives being present, under the Grand and Past Grand Officers in attendance, the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form. The Committee reported the number of Lodge Representatives present 225, Grand Officers 17, Permanent Members, :-, District Deputy Grand Masters, 7-a total of 277. The entire representation in name and location is reported at length which is good for the printer and-read by the proof reader. AN NUAL ADDRESS.
We meet this morning in the 122d annual communication of this Grand Lodge. As I came into the line and found myself approaching the Grand East, I looked forward with the hope that my administration might fall in a period of peace as profound as at the building of the Original Temple. But, instead, we find the world involved in the greatest war, perhaps, in history. This is the more disappointing because a great peace party had grown up; a sentiment of progress had seemed to possess the world and it was confidently believed that the old order of things had passed away; that we would never again be involved in a great war; and that we had outgrown those selfish and sordid motives that actuated mankind and that led to the wager of battle. During the year we have had no special red letter days in our masonry, there have been no great events that will go down in history, neither have we suffered any great reverses or calamities. The growth of the Order has been steady, healthy and uninterrupted. There has been no scandal connected with the Grand Lodge or any subordinate lodge, an,d there is nothing to look baek upon with any special regret. DECISIONS.
The Grand Master states that nearly all the questions that have . presented themselves during th.e year were easily disposed of by reference to existing laws and decisions. The three decisions cited are of no special interest outside of that Jurisdiction. DISPFNSATIONS.
Several disIlensations were granted during the year. We only note one, to-wit, permission to attend Church on St. John's Day in regalia. He also declined to' permit a Lodge to attend Decoration Day in regalia. In the last we think he was perfectly correct, but, if we are not mistal{en, most jurisdictions consider St. John's Days
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as "Masonic Occasions", when Lodges are free to parade in public under proper circumstances. However--. A MANIFEST EVIL
Th'e Grand Master very properly and very wisely administers a rebuke to certain parties, which' would find an appropriate target in many jurisdictions. In conclusion the Grand Master speaks as follows, in part: There are those, it is reported, who join the Masons as a stepping stone to other bodies selected from the members of the third degree. This fs purely a matter of individual choice and one in which each brother must be governed by his own good judgment, it is a matter with which I have no concern; but so long as I am a member or an officer of the Grand Lodge, I shall feel it my duty to resist to the utmost of my power any tendency to mingle or merge this Grand Lodge or any of its proceedings with any of the other bodies in masonry, and that not because I deprecate or disapprove of the others but because it is necessary both to our mutual inoependence and our mutual best interests.
This we heartily endorse. CONCLusioN. In conclusion the Grand Master speaks as follows, in part: The work submitted for your consideration will not materially affect the destiny of masonry or involve any great or decisive issues; but it will be i'mportant nevertheless. 'We are inclined to put too high an estimate upon the great things ana overlook those smaller ones out of which spring the real issues of life. The average man has little concern with great affairs, but woe to him who despises the day of small thing's. The co-operation with which each contributes his mite is wl1at constitutes the great strength of masonry. Let the work of the session be joined in from the floor. The rights of the representative of the smallest lodge from the remotest part of the State, are equal to those of the Past Grand Masters on my right. Let the body of the craft take part in the discussions, that the finished product may represent the united efforts of the whole. Gentlemen, the business of the session is in your hands.
The repor.ts of the Grand路 Secretary and Grand Treasurer are full and complete, showing the Grand JJodge to be in excellent financial condition.
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FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.
Our excellent Brother, Marsh O. Perkins, P. G. M., iritroduces a strong report, as follows: Your Committee on Correspondence submit herewith their Annual Report on Correspondence, a review of the published proceed~ ings of 65 Grand Lodges. These include all the English-speaking Grand Lodges, except three, with which Vermont is in fraternal correspondence. At the time of closing our report, nothing had been heard by us from Montana, South Carolina or West Virginia, hence their omission. 'Vith renewed fraternal greetings to one and all, including "The Mutuals," and acknowledgment of our appreciation of the many courtesies extended us, we start again on our figurative journey around the world.
The report covers 148 pages in the review of 65 Grand IJodges. Missouri is accorded three pages which is really more than our share of the space occupied. We find no criticisms and the term "valuable" distinguishes our report路 on Correspondence in the estimate of our worthy Brother. We can say this, and more, for him. In conclusion Brother Perkins, referring to the question "What is Masonry?", and in answer thereto quotes a paragraph from the Address of Past Grand Master Lee S. Thomas, of Louisiana, of last year in which he says, "For depth of feeling and ennobling sentiments cannot be excelled with ease": It is the embodiment of all that would be perfect in the spirit and as.pirings of man. It is an institution whose duty it is to stoop to the unfortunate, to hear their cry and to help them, to rescue and relieve. Majestic from its mercy, venerable from its antiquity, uplifted without pride, and lovely even in its frown. It is a kindly figure, compact and grand, and fronts with face "of wel~ come a weary world. and in answer to the universal cry for help it extends its "Lion's grip" that shall prevail. Its mission is to lift mankind into a higher and more spiritual atmosphere; to make them law-abiding and patriotic citizens and to lead them toward the goal of ideal manhood. A" far more noble and glorious purpose than simply hewing timbers and squaring stones is ours-that of fitting immortal nature for its home in the skies.
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VIRGINIA. 1916. B. WOOD, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 24,734.
1915. K. BAtTMAN, G. M. CRAS. A. NESBITT, G. S. J. W. EGGLESTOX. Lodges, 328.
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PHILIP
Gain, 647. The regretted illness of Grand Master Bauman was appropriately recognized at the opening of the Grand Lodge by the following resolution: Resolved, That the Grand' Lodge of Virginia extends to Most 'Vorshipful Philip K. 'Bauman its sympathy in his ailment, and exceedingly regrets his inability to be present, and, further, that a box of American Beauty roses be sent to him, with our fraternal greetings and love, and hopes for his speedy recovery.
R. W. Deputy Grand Master James B. Wood, whose handsome face appears on the initial page, presided. ANNUAL CO;\,l:M:UKICATWN.
The One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Grand Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Virginia, was begun and held in the Masonic Temple, in the City of Richmond, on Tuesday, the 9th day of February, A. L. 5915, A. D. 1915. GUAND MASTElfs ADDRESS.
This was read by the R. W. Grand Secretary, and from it we give a few selections: Another year's work is done. Let us review it, and see if it is all that it should be, and, in any case, plan to make the next a better. That we have been successful, an examination of our records will prove. But, my brethren, let us not rest content, "Be ye not weary in well doing". Let whatever has been accomplished but stimulate us to greater effort. Let us "Act that each tomorrow finds us farther than today". Our numbers are greater than ever before, our financial condition is the best we have ever known, and I would feign persuade myself that our Masonry is today on a higher plane in all particulars. So far as I can see, the Golden Rule seems to actuate the Craft in all their dealings with one another and with the world. Our Masons
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are more studious of Masonic literature and history. A thorough knowledge of our ritual is more wide-spread than it has been, certainly for many years. Cases for discipline are now rare. i have to report to- you no single instance of invasion of jurisdiction or interference by one Lodge with the rights of another, and, best of all, Our brethren individually seem to know and obey the law. These conditions have come about gradually, and are due, in large measure, to the perfection of the organization of our system. Our District Deputy Grand Masters are good Masonic lawyers, and faithful helpers of the Grand Master. DISPENSATIONS.
A number of dispensations were granted and some refused. this subject the Grand Master speaks as follows:
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I have had very many requests for dispensations to ballot out of time on candidate for the degrees, which I have almost uniformly declined-on~ exception, I think. I do not think it wise to grant dispensations to ballot out of time. I must say I am somewhat doubtful of the sincerity of those who so sUddenly become imbued with the desire "to be of service to their fellow creatures". We teach that Masonry knows neither rank nor power, class nor distinction. Therefore, every man gaining admittance into its sacred precincts shouldpass through the same experiences. As a rule, men little value that which costs them little. Were there no other argument against it, this should suffice. I refused dispensation to Alexandria-Washington Lodge, No. 22, to participate in the unveiling of a tablet at the Market Square in Alexandria, under the auspices of the Society of Colonial Dames, for the. obvious reason that it could not be considered a Masonic occasion, historically valuable_ as the tablet is. RlJLINGS.
Many questions were asked and answered by reference to existing laws. Several decisions, however, were reported, all of which are dictated by existing laws of the Grand Jurisdiction. NEW LODGES.
Dispensations were granted for the formation of four new lodges and one was refused for reasons assigned. CORl\"ER STONF:S.
The Grand Master officiated in person at the laying of hyo corner stones, and granted permission in thirteen other cases.
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DOMESTIC VISITATIONS.
The Grand Master introduces the subject of official visitations with the following choice sentiment: Proverbially, for more than three hundred years, the people of this, the oldest English settlement in North America, have been noted for their honest large-heartedness, boundless hospitality, and inherent worth. Chosen from among this people, for their exceptional worth alone, are the Masons ,of Virginia; they are the cream of the cream of the human race, and no man can know this so well as a Grand Master who visits among them as their guest of honor. ST. LOUIS HOSPITALITY.
Referring to the meeting of the Grand Masters in St. Louis in April, 1914, the Grand Master is enthusiastic in regard to the kindness bestowed by Missouri Freemasons. 'We quote a single sentence as illustrative. I wish to repeat what was contained in our resolution of thanks to the twenty-eight Lodges of St. Louis, who were our real hosts, as follows: "Never before, and路 perhaps never again, were the representatives of so large a. number of Masons overwhelmed with such princely hospitality. Never before was so great a task undertaken by the Lodges of a single city, and never was any affair, great or small, more perfectly carried out."
In conclusion the Grand Master voicing, as he says, the sentiment of every Mason in Virginia, expresses deep sympathy for the Grand Secretary 'whose wife, after a painful illness of almost a year, passed into the unseen, leaving him desolate and alone.. Referring to himself, and to his personal affliction, he speaks as follows: Busy, as most of you know, I always am, I had planned this address for some time back, scribbling notes on scraps of paper, under all kinds of conditions, and had hoped to make it something worth reading to you. Just at the moment, some three weeks ago, when I was in the very act of beginning the transcribing of these notes, I was suddenly stricken, as if shot with a rifle, with a violent attack of that aristocratic disease called gout. Had I not been at the time Grand Master of the Masons in Virginia, it might have been diagnosed as ordinary rheumatism. I have been ill ever since, and only able to reach home last Thursday. The result is that I have been compelled to compile and write this address within about two days. Please be kind toward it and m~r faults . . MASONIC
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-thirty-seven boys and thirty-three girls. The per capita cost of maintenance is not given, and is not easily obtainable from the data presented, but we suppose it must approximate three hundred dollars, The'subject of building a Home for old people has been under agitation for some time, and a Committee was appointed last year to look into the matter and possibly select a site. They reported back to the Grand Lodge, and after consideration the matter was laid over and the Committee discharged. The financial condition of the Grand Lodge is excellent. The Standing Committee on Foreign Correspondence presented the following Report which was adopted:
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Your Committee on Foreign Correspondence respectfully recommend that the following Grand Lodges be recognized, viz: The Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. The (new) Grand Lodge of France. The Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands have been recognized by the Grand Lodge of California, which granted the original charters of the Lodges composing the new Grand Lodge. The (new) Grand Lodge of France has been recognized by the Grand Lodge of England, which reports that the Holy Bible Is now displayed on its altars, which was not the case with the Grand Orient or the (old) Grand Lodge of France. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.
Our excellent Brother Josepn W. Eggleston presents a Report on Foreign Correspondence covering nearly two hundred pages, whicb, like everything else coming from his pen, is like himself,first-class. Missouri is treated kindly in tbree pages. Virginia was omitted last year from our Report because we did not receive their Proceedings. This we much regret, as we are possibly more interested in our native State than any other. We hope Brother Eggleston will not fail to see that a copy is sent to our address in the future. We cannot refrain from quoting his CONCLUSION.
Again I have finished, 'and for the eighteenth year. Sixty-seven volumes have been carefully read, and all I thought likely to interest Virginia readers, Quoted, and, when necessary, commented on freely, but without thought of offense to any Mason. Besides those (weakly perhaps) Quoted, I have omitted many delightful words of praise too strong for my modesty (?). Only one mild criticism was met, and that was "he does not hesitate to criticise". Had the writer added
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"nor mind criticism himself", it would have been complete and true. Only two volumes are missing' from my desk, Costa Rica and Egypt, but, as one is in Spanish and the other in Arabic, there is little loss, as my knowledge of either language might, without offense on my part, be described as meagre. Here is the work, brethren. Read it, and, if you like 'it, cheer my heart by taking the trouble to say so. If not, "forever hereafter hold", &c. To the splendid band of scribes, and' to all other good and true Masons, I am, as al ways, Yours ever, JOSEPH W. EGGLESTON.
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Gain, 1,135. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Washington for 1914 are contained in a neat volume of some three hundred and fifty pages, with cardboard binding, and is well arranged throughout. The passing 'Grand Master, A. H. Hankerson, from his photo, seems to be a fairly well balanced man, though his hair is not parted exactly amidships. Moreover, he is a well-fed man, and we judge from his appearance that he is considerably over fighting weight. However, his smiling face would seem to indicate that he is a man of peace. FIFTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
The Fifty-seventh Annual Communication of the Most Wor,shipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington c~mvened in the City of Tacoma, on Tuesday, the 9th day of June, A. D. 1914, A. L. 5914, and was called to order by the M. W. Grand Master at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M., the Grand Officers being present in their respective stations. After the opening ceremonies an address of welcome on behalf of the Masons of Tacoma was delivered by Guy E. Kelly, Vl. M. of
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Evergreen Lodge No. 51, which is printed in full, as also the response of the Junior Grand Warden, both of which are graceful deliverances. THE ANNUAL ADDRESS.
This is a well-written document, reporting in detail and with great care the work of the Grand Master, during his administration. FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Under this head he speaks as follows, in part:
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I accepted the courteous invitation of the M. W. Grand Master of Missouri to attend a Conference or-Grand Masters held in the City of St. Louis, May 14th, 15th and 16th, and these three days will long be remembered by me as among the most enjoyable and helpful days of my life. It was an inspiration to me to come into such close touch with so many distinguished Masons. Nothing of importance was done in the formal conference; but, in our informal talks, we came to understand conditions prevailing in the several jurisdictions, and I expect great good will come from this better understanding. I would recommend to my successors that before accepting an invitation to any future Conference they receive assurance from the Grand Master calling it that nothing tending towards a permanent organization will be discussed. While in St. Louis we were the guests of the twenty-eight blue lodges of that city, and absolutely nothing was overlooked that might add to our comfort and convenience. R. W. Leon W. Quick, District Deputy -Grand Master, was in charge of the arrangements, and a large share of the credi t for the success of the Conference should be given to him. 1II ASONIC HO:i\1E.
Among other things, touching this interest, he states that the Administration Building has been completed and is now occupied. Also that a circular letter by the M. W. Grand Master of Massachusetts shows Washington almost at the foot of the class as regards Masonic Home per capita tax. One jurisdiction pays $1.50 per capita, another $1.25, and still 'another $1.00 per capita and $5.00 from each initiation fee. LODGES CONSTI'I.'UTED.
Under this he!ld he reports having constituted three several lodges during the year, and having laid five corner-stones.
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DISPENSATIONS FOR NEW LODGES.
Under this head the Grand Master reports that after examination and enquiry he granted Dispensations for the formation of five new lodges during the year. RECO:M:l\:I}<;NDATlONS.
Among these, numbered three, is one suggesting that the law be so amended as to' prevent the E. A. Degree being conferred by Courtesy, for or by any Lodge of this Jurisdiction. AI'so-number 4 -that the law be so amended as to prevent the conferring by any Lodge of more than five degrees in one calendar day. Both of these we endorse heartily, especially the last. The Grand Master closes h-is Address with a fine bit of sentiment, from which we select briefly: As I sit at my desk writing this conclusion to what will be my last official communication to this Grand Lodge, I ask my Great Guide what message I shall leave with these brethren who have honored me so highly and whom I love so much. The thought that comes most forcibly to me is the matter of service. It seems to me that there can be no joy In the world comparable to that sweet joy that comes from a kind act cheerfully and unselfishly performed. Emperors may have their power, kings their courts, and plutocrats their millions, but you and I may thank God for our opportunities. Opportunities on every hand, a pleasant smile, a kind word, a helping hand. Opportunities to lighten the heavy burden of those who, ascending the hili of life, are weary and worn out. Opportunities to teach them to turn their faces steadfastly towards the East, so that they may come to know that these rocks and barriers are but stepping stones to a higher life. A- life so full of the thought of others that there is neither time nor inclination to contend in petty strife. A life so full of happiness that it takes sunlight wherever it goes. The only life that really counts, a life of intelligent, unselfish service. GRAND SECRETARY'S ImpORT.
From the Grand Secretary's Report we quote the following, which will be read with interest: A little comparison may be interesting. At that time (1889) we had 52 active Lodges; now, 194; then, 2,389 Master Masons, members of Lodges; now, 19,542; 172 were raised the preceding year (1888); last year, 1,284. The total receipts were $5,463.40, and the past year our income was $40,467.35, exclusive of loans repaid and other moneys refunded. Very few of the -active members of those days are with us to-day; they are passing, one by one, to the Celestial Lodge Above. .
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The Grand Correspondent presents a very readable, though brief, report; covering some 85 pages. Missouri has a goodly share of attention, in great kindness of expression, which we appreciate. In closing, our good Brother, like Silas Wegg, "drops into poetry", which will be r~ad with interest, by his friends.
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KEI.LOGG, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 30,557.
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The Seventy-first Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of "Wisconsin was opened in ample form in the Scottish Rite Cathedral, in the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, June 8th, 1915, in the presence of a large number of Grand and Past Grand Officers, delegates and visitors. . ADDRESS
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The Address of the Grand Master covers some twenty-five pages and .is a careful presentation of the work of the year, as well as containing several valuable suggestions. 'Ve give several extracts, regretting that our limited space prevents others. Brethren of the Grand Lodge: I come to you to-day with the record of the year's labor. I come, not as one who has ruled, but as one who has sougnt to serve, who has tried to look upon the position of Grand Master as the greatest opportunity for service ever given to a man in Masonry. It is a place rich in possibilities for sacrifice, devotion, zeal, loyalty, enthusiasm and accomplishment. For the sacrifice there is full recompense; for the devotion, an inspiration; for the zeal, ripe fruitage; for the loyalty, honor; for the enthusiasm, a flooding of the soul with, precious memories; and for the accomplishment, the com-
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mendation of God. No greater reward could come to me than that which has arisen from the consciousness that, day by day and step by step, through my honest, earnest endeavors to fulfill the mission placed in my hands, I have grown in moral and Masonic stature. The responsibilities are great, tenacious and uncompromising, and at times it seemed as though they were beyond my strength and ability.
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Swayed by ties of kinship in this direction or that, deeply moved by environment to strong personal bias, possessed of the strongest opinions as individuals as to the merit of the cause of this nation or that, as Masons let us hear the cry of the Widow and orphan, the groans of the woun'ded and the death rattle of the dying and use that powerful influence which lies within this institution, not alone for the preservation of peace within our own boundaries, but for the establishment and maintenance of peace for all future time among all the nations of the world. Our duty as Masons goes beyond the limits of our own interests and prejudices, out into the broad domain of God's desires and purposes for man. You, cannot say that strife, passion and brute force are elements of His plan for the human race.
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The Grand Master states that various applications for aid from the Grand Lodges of those countries involved in war had reached him, and that he had been greatly troubled in mind by the difficulties in the case. No doubt this question is perplexing many among the most charitaple as well as the wisest minds in the Masonic Fra: ternity of our Grand Jurisdictions. To help all is impossible, and to help the most'worthy and the most needy seems to be difficult.
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RELIGIOUS CONTROVERSY
Under this head the Grand Master speaks as follows: Persistent attempts on the part of certain persons to draw Masons and Masonry into religious controversies require active vigilance by those in authority to prevent such a violation of the principles on which this institution is founded. No discussion so quickly tends to destroy harmony of thought and unity of purpose as does that which pertains to. religious creeds, and it is very properly prohibited in the lodge room. Yet it sometimes creeps in that sacred precinct to the detriment of Masonry, and into the writings and speech of Masons as such. This is contrary to the dignity and high character of our profession, and in direct antagonism to the declared attitude as set forth in the first degree in Free Masonry. $
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Under this head the Grand Master speaks as follows, in part: The setting maul of Death has not been idle during the year in the official family of this Grand Lodge. Stricken by its relentless power are the following named distinguished Masons of our jurisdiction: Past Grand Master Edwin J. Farr. Grand Chaplain J. Thomas Pryor, Jr. Past Grand Junior 'Varden Samuel S. Fifi~ld. For them the design of the temporal master no longer calls forih their craftsman effort and their earthly working tools are laid down. To them the glorious trestle board of the Grand Architect of the Universe is revealed, and the beauty of the "house not made with hands" stands forth to their vision. Depressed by their death, I yet rejoice that they have lived, and by their living gave ·us the impress of their goodness. With others whom we have loved they wait with hands outstretched to us in that mysterious beyond, and to them we all shall soon go, to be a part of that Grand Lodge where God Himself presides. ' In the body of the constituent lodges the invisible messenger has called 412 of the members, and many have been plunged in grief thereby. To the surviving families our sympathy is extended and our prayer ascends that God in His goodness and mercy shall sustain them in their hour of desolation and assuage their sorrow with His infinite tenderness. DECISIONS.
The Grand Master reports a number of decisions, none of which seem specially calling for comment, though we are somewhat amused by the second, which states that it is not allowed to organize a Masonic Ball Team and call it Masonic Baseball Club.
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NEW I.ODGES.
Dispensations were granted for the creation of two new lodges, several under dispensation from the previous year were referred to this session. COl\1l\1UNICATTO~S.
EMERGENT
The Grand Master states that there have been held seventeen Emergent Communications-eight for the laying of Corner Stones, five for the Dedication of' Lodge Halls, and four for Constituting New Lodges. At seven of these he officiated in person. :MAF>ONIC HOME.
The creation and maintenance of a Masonic Home having been rendered possible by the splendid donation of an individual Mason, the report of the Special Committee, making proper arrangements in that direction, was unanimously adopted. HEPORl' O;\'
CORRESPONDENCE.
This Report from the excellent pen of Brother Aldro Jenks is so interesting in character as to be worthy of careful consideration. It is almost entirely the creation of his own brain and. pen, as he makes very few selections. We commend his work most sincerely. Missouri is complimented with three pages in a most kindly spirit.
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Gain, 124. The photo of the incoming Grand Master indicates that he is quit.ea young man for so responsible a position, but to the careful physiognomist it would also indicate that he ij; equal to the place.
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Appendix. SPECIAL CO:MJ\IUNJCATlON.
Four speCial Grand Communications were held during the year which are repo,rted in detail: the first for the purpose of consecrating and constituting, and the others for the purpose of laying Corner-stones. FORTIETH ANNUAL COll.IMUNrCATlON.
The Fortieth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming, A. F. and' A. M., was held in Thermopolis, Wyoming, September 9th and 10th, 1914, with the Grand Officers and a quorum of Grand Lodge mem1;Jers present. After the usual ceremonies the Grand Master delivered THE ANNUAJ. ADDHESS.
The Address of the Grand Master is carefully written, and is a worthy document throughout. While giving careful attention to the details of the administration, the Grand Master, now and then, gives out a sentiment exalted and inspiring. We give a specimen that the style may be noted. Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming: The dial of time has brought us to the close of another Masonic year and we have again assembled in annual communication to review the past and to plan for the future new and greater achievements for our beloved fraternity. While we rejoice in our own prosperity, yet we are reminded that we are in the presence of the greatest,conftict of nations history has ever recorded, in consequence of which our'sympathy goes out to our unfortunate' brothers who have been overtaken and drawn into the great calamity of war now raging in foreign countries. In this dark hour of struggle let us hope that the time may speedily come when, in the language of our ancient prophet, nation shall not. lift up sword against nation; that spears shall be beaten into pruning hool{s, swords into plowshares, and that peace shall reign over all the earth.
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DECISIONS.
,The Grand Master presents a number of decisions in detail, which are generally of loeal interest only, and which ,seem to be in accord~nce with Masonic Law, although we greatly doubt the soundness of his position that one coming from another lodge, with the degree of P. M., is not eligible to the office of W. M., of that Jurisdiction. And the section of Grand Lodge By-Laws which he quotes does not seem to us to justify his conclusion. However, our judgment may be in fault. GRAND MASTERS' CO}"l'lm~:NCF:.
Of the Grand Ma~ters' Conference in St. Louis he, speaks as follows: On~ of the most pleasant experiences of the year was enjoyed at the Conference of Grand Masters of the United States, in the City of St. Louis, May 14, 15 and 16, 1914. This conference was under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, which performed the part of host directly and through its Subordinate Lodges as well; in a style which was most commendable, leaving nothing undone which would contribute to the comfort of all the guests assembled.
This conr~rence, as well as those preceding, will, I believe, prove to be very beneficial in influence towards the acquirement of more uniform work and by way of general co-operation. The convention was called to order by Grand Master Boor of Missouri, who was chosen to preside. Thirty-five Grand Jurisdictions were represented at this conference, including the Province of Ontario, Canada, and the Republic of Mexico, whose Grand Masters were present by special courtesy. ,Ve were formally welcomed by Brother KeH, mayor of the city, who, in a timely address assured us of the freedom of the city. / I regard such conferences as very advantageous so long as confined within the design I believe intended. The sessions held are not executive, the deliberations beIng of an advisory character, with a view to uniformity of work and law. No attempt was made to legislate for the various Grand Lodges. Among other things considered was the introduction of a resolution favoring a General Grand Lodge. This proposition met with overwhelming opposition Rnd after m~ch discussion finally went down to defeRt.
The Grand Secretary reports the entire financial receipts for the year as $5,389.00, and the disbursements as $3,715.97, which added to the balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer, as reported by him, aggregates the sum of $12,455.92, and the Grand Treasurer also reports in the Home Fund $11,455.50. "
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REPORT ON HOMES.
This Report is long and labored and from it we give some selections that the argument and conclusion may be understood. vVhen we set about our task, we soon found ourselves confronted with the fact that the only way to obtain reliable information is from reliable sources. We accordingly prepared a set of questions relative to "Homes" and mailed a list to the Grand Secretaries of all the Grand Jurisdictions in the United States, and we are pleased to state that, with a very few exceptions, we received from these good brothers prompt, complete and c.ourteous answers. *
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The total cost of the Homes in the twenty-two states reporting to us is $5,262,572.30, an average cost of $239,207.83. No effort that I we know of is ever made to make the Home self-supporting, notwithstanding the large amounts' invested. In the opinion of your committee, the wants of our needy brothers, their widows and orphans, can be better cared for, and with much less expense by the home lodge, than in a Masonic Home. In many cases a small amount of money, added to what the friends and relatives of a distressed brother would do for him, would be sufficient to relieve his wants at his own home, while, if sent to a Masonic home, all of his wants must of necessity be provided for. We believe, further, that it would be much more satisfactory to a sick or needy brother to be cared for among his relatives and friends rather than at a Home, where all domestic ties and the association of friends of a life-time must of necessity be severed. We believe it far better to give a needy widow enough to assist her in keeping her family together, rather than deprive the children of a mother's care, at a time when they most need it, by placing them in a Home. We admit that a Home is a great advertisement for a Grand Lodge, but, brethren, let us not proclaim our charity from the house-tops. If a brother needs our assistance, let us give it to him open-handed and generously, but with as little pUblicity as possible.
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To the end, therefore, that ::;ome definite form of action may be take"n in this matter, we recommend the adoption of the following resolution: Resolved, That it is the "sense of this Grand Lodge that the best and most satisfactory method of dispensing Masonid charity is through the medium of the Subordinate Lodges, with such assistance as may be needed from the Grand Lodge; and that it is inexpedient and unwise for this Grand Lodge to establish a Masonic Home at this time. FRATERN AI. CORRESPONDEN CEo
Our good Brother Kuykendall never fails to present a good Report, and the present, covering 98 pages, is fully up to his usual work. He compliments Missouri with something over two pages, which is largely quotation, partly from the Report on Correspondence. We appreciate the adjective with which he compliments our Report, and also the fact that he agrees with us in our position on Perpetual Jurisdiction.
YORK GRAND LODGE OF MEXICO. 1914. ERNEST TUDOR CRAIG, HAROLD
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WAYNE
Gain, 22. The Proceedings of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico reach us in the form of a neat little yol ume of some 182 pages. It is well arranged and complete, giving satisfactory assurance that in spite of all the turmoil and strife which has so disturbed the autonomy of the Republic of Mexico this brave little Grand Lodge is showing itself worthy of a place among the Grand Jurisdictions of the world. That it has maintained its position is a surprise, under all the circumstances and that it has also prospered in measure, is almost a surprise to us. We congratulate our Brethren most sincerely.
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ANNUAL SESSION.
The York Grand Lodge of Mexico met in its Annual- Communication April 9, 1914, and was opened in ample form in Masonic Hall, City of Mexico, April 9th, 1914. Besides the Grand Officers there were present the representatives of fifteen lodges, and on motion the Grand Master appointed representatives for the three lodges not present in person or by proxy. The Grand Secretary reported the votes present and possible at 61. THE ANNUAl, ADDRESS.
The Grand Master prefaces his Address with formal greetings to those present and refers to the vast difference between the meetings three years since and the present; then all was peaceful and our journeys safe and pleasant but now you who represent at least "eight of our lodges can only reach us with difficulty and danger." The Grand Master reports that one Grand Officer had been killed and one other, together with twelve members of subordinate lodges, had been .called into eternity during the year.
HONORARY MKM:llERS.
The Grand Master calls attention to' the matter of dues from honorary members and states that in all cases these must be paid. FINANCIAL.
The Grand Treasurer reports cash on hand as $1,886.91 and with receipts from Grand Secretary as $2,914.38 and $31.43 interest, making a total of $4,832.72, with disbursements of $2,264.63, leaving a balance in treasury of $2,568.09. A FOREIGN EPISODE.
The Grand Master stated that in his visit to England during the year he found that in visiting the Fraternity it was necessary to be clothed with the same costly regalia as worn by the Grand Officers there. He therefore purchased fitting regalia and begged leave to present it to the Grand Lodge with the request that it should be worn by his successors in office.
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CORRI~SPON])ENCE.
This covers seventy-one pages with a review of the Proceed路 ings of thirty-two Grand Lodges-two of them for two years. Missouri is treated courteously and the Grand Correspondent is complimented with the statement that his report is "full of good thing~" and he furthermore regrets that it cannot be read by every Mason..
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'1'0 the Most Worshivful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri:
Almost witbout exception the Several Grand Jurisdictions which have submitted their records for inspection are to be congratulated upon the magnitude and character of their work. No serious difficulty has arisen at any point and no cause for lesion has presented itself, either in the body of any Grand Lodge, or in its association and dealings with another, and though the war drum has throbbed unceasingly since last we met, and the old world been shaken from center to circumference by the din of conflict, yet within the tiled recesses of the Universal Lodge, there has been no jarring note nor clash of arms. Over it the white banner of Peace continues to float in the serene air and from its high altar unceasing prayer has ascended that the Supreme Grand Master would "restrain the wrath of man and cause the remainder of wrath to praise Him." TIlE USUAL INCIDENTS.
As was to be expected, and as will doubtless always be the case, while the oneness of the Masonic Spirit is more and more apparent with the progress and processes of' civilization, yet differences of administration present themselves, with variation in ritual and the esoteric work of the lodge. All this, however, in no wise affects the integrity or unity of plan and purpose of our great brotherhood, whose hand is ever outstretched in amity and whose lips easily "framo" to pronounce the Shibboleth in all the babbling tongues of earth. There is a growing disposition to restrict the number of Dispensations for minor purposes, as also of Decisions, which are sometimes, at least, an indication of egotism on the part of the Grand Master. Some Grand Lodges very properly, as we think, make a specific charge of not less than five dollars for the ordinary dispensation and still others decline to grant them except in cases of real necessity. Too often a lodge is careless as to its election's, etc., thinking they can easily secure a dispensation, thereby practically ignoring the law. And as to Decisions, in almost every case, a careful examination of the laws, edicts and decisions already accepted are sufficient to
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guide in any ordinary question. Too many Worshipful Masters fail utterly to study the Book of Constitutions and to acquaint themselves with the laws and usages of Freemasonry and apply to the Grand Master when the light is easily in reach. In a number of the Annuals before us, not a single decision is reported. 'rHE MASONIC HOMES.
Among the various jurisdictions the Masonic Home continues to be a matter of discussion. In most. cases the enthusiasm for t~e institution continues unabated, but in some, as might be expected, strong opposition is manifested. This presents itself in a general protest against the cost, and still more forcibly in the question whether the money thus used might not be so expended as to prove a larger and more beneficient charity. M.W. J. W. Eggleston, Past Grand Master of Virginia; expresses this form of opposition in the concrete when he says:
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At best, Homes thus supported are apt to grow extravagant, and besides, is the patent fact that the same money would do the beneficiaries far more good in private families. As to children, institutional training is not a substitute for home training."
But, however we may differ as to methods, there is no difference as to the principle involved, and quoting from a worthy correspondent, we find "that twenty-five of the forty-nine jurisdictions of the United. States representing seventy-six per cent of the entire number of craftsmen in the United States have a home of some kind; that nine jurisdictions of the United States representing ten per cent of the entire number of craftsmen in the United States have a fund for a home -started; and also that twelve jurisdictions of the United States representing twelve per cent of the entire number of craftsmen in the - United States have charity or benevolent funds."
Thus leaving only three, which at present report no special provision for the needy and helpless. Of all the Grand Jurisdictions maintaining Homes, Massachusetts alone assesses no per capita tax but does claim $5.00 for every Entered Apprentice degree conferred, depending upon donations and endowment for the remaining cost. The others, besides what is received from endowment, donations, etc., assess a per capita tax varying from 25 cents in one case to $1.50 in others. The average is about $1.00 for all-excepting Massachusetts, as stated,-and the average cost of maintenance, per capita, for old and young, is, perhaps, close to $250.00, allowing nothing for the farms, which in
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several cases are coilllected with the Home, and nothing for the plant itself. So far as we are able to form an opinion from a survey of the whole field, we believe that the Grand Lodge of Missouri is to be congratulated on having one of the best appointed and best managed of all the Masonic Homes in the United States. MAKING A MASON AT SIGHT.
The right to confer the three degrees "at sight" is still claimed by some jurisdictions but we imagine it will be rarely exercised in the future. If Ex-President Taft, the most distinguished person to receive this peculiar mark of honor, did not repudiate it in his address at a banquet of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, at least his language bears that interpretation. Among other things. he says: I do not feel that I got into Masonry exactly in the right way.
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Vvhile my immediate novitiate was not orthodox, on the whole I have suffered a good deal, and I have inherited Masonry. THE EUROPEAN WAR.
Very naturally the great struggle now going on in Europe found a corresponding echo in many Grand Lodges, but almost without exception every expression was kind and pacific in character, while insisting upon those principles for which our Fraternity stands pledged. One of the most practical utterances is that of M. VV. Aldro Jenks, ,Grand Correspondent of Wisconsin, which we take the liberty of quoting: \¥e have an abiding faith that He who has directed the events of human history in the past ages will yet, from this stupendous carnage and strife, evolve that which will be found to be worth all that it shall have cost, both in material wealth and human life. Just what it may be, it is perhaps unsafe to predict, and yet we think we can see some faint glimmerings of the light. First, we think, in point of importance, will be the banishment of the use of alcoholic drinks from all civilized nations. As a mere military move, the Kaiser found that his soldiers must be sober and the German soldier had to dispense wi th his beer; France took the hi nt and abolished the sale of absinthe, and then the Czar of all the Russians by a singlo stroke of the pen banished from the realm all forms of alcoholic beverages. We in the United States are making progress in this line, but it seems
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slow compared with the results achieved through this war on the Continent of Europe. Another result must be the abolishment of militarism. Standing armies maintained at public expense must become a thing of the past. It will be many years before another civilized nation will wish to inflict upon its people the horrors of warfare, without it may be occasionally when some strong nation is obliged to discipline some half-civilized tribe and make them behave themselves.
'1'0 BE REMEMBERED.
Among all the exalted Masonic deliverances of the year, whether from the Grand East, or the youngest Entered Apprentice, we have noted nothing more worthy to be remembered and commended than the New Year's circular of ou,r M. W. Grand Master, and the lofty sentiment therein contained is emphasized in a paragraph which we take the liberty of quoting from a private letter: It is the greatest ambition of my Masonic life to be instrumental In placing the Order of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons in Missouri on a higher moral basis, to the end that the Ideal and the real may be a little closer together.
In closing our introduction, we are very sure that our readers will appreciate the poem of Brother Fay Hempstead, Grand Sec-
retary of Arkansas, and Poet Laureate of Freemasonry: "ARMAGEDDON. "By Fay Hempstead, Poet Laureate of Freemasonry. "Red is the sky; and crimson red Are the fields, with their heaps of countless dead; Red is the fringe of copse and wood; Where the V\Tar-Dogs slake their thirst for blood; A nd redder yet has the sunset grown, From ruined Cities, overthrown; As the Old 'World Nations grapple close, In a strife to the death with hated foes. "Oh, cursed be the Kings who prize, A War as their highest exercise! And cursed be the minds that plan, To slay or maim their fellow-man! Oh, cursed be the crafts that fly, \Vith murder dropped from a cloudless sky! Cursed be 'Val' and Treachery! And cursed be Diplomacy!
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Appendix. "Has the world gone back in her hateful rage, As unto some far barbaric age; "When the torch and slaughter, crime and strife, Were the pastimes of a brutal life? Shame on the hands that backward sent The course of the World's development; And, mocking at Humanity, Have made of the Christian life a lie! "Of old the Christly message ran: 'Peace on Earth, Good Will to Man'; And through the years that His realm hath stood, He preached the Creed of Doing Good. Alas, that in this latest day, It's greatest good is shorn away. And all the gentle grace it had, By frenzied Rulers, battle-mad.' "Courage yet, 0 drooping heart; Rise up and fill a stronger part. God's finger-prints are clearly seen, Laid here and there in wrath between. He will not suffer wrong to be, Forever in ascendency; But doth to each transgressor say: 'Vengeance is mine; I will repay'. "But over the war-cloud, rolling low, -. And above the tide .of tears and woe; And through the blight of harrowing fear, His higher purpose shineth clear. For like the light of the opening day, His hand shall sweep the mists away; And over that hour supreme shall span, Blest Peace, and the Brotherhood of Man. -
"God grant it so. And grant we may Soon usher in that gracious day; When men shall turn to Vlar no more ; And peace abide from shore to shore; 'Vhen states be ruled by kindly thought, And sword and spear be held for naught; And evermore among us dwell, The reign of Prince Immanuel!"
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RECOGNITION OF GRAND LODGES. The following Foreign Grand Lodges are recognized as regular by the Grand Lodge of Missouri: Grand Lodge. Grand Secretary. Aib-;;rta~-::-~:~::--~~.George McDonald British Columbia W. A. DeWolf Smith Canada ~ Ralph L. Gunn Chili (at Santiago) Luis de la Barra Cuba (Island of) Carlos G. Charles Denmark Rasmus O. Nielsen Eclectic Union Philipp Hertz Egypt Jean D. Panayotti. England Edward Letchworth France(National) and Independent Grand G. L. J ollois Lodge of ~ Germany (National) Wm. Wald Ireland H. E. Flavelle, D. G. S Manitoba James A. Ovas Netherlands H. J. W. Van Lawick New Brunswick John Twining Hartt New South Wales Arthur H. Bray New Zealand Malcolm Niccol. Norway : .....•.. R. Rosenquist Nova Scotia Thomas Mowbray Philippine Islands Newton C. Comfort Porto Rico Jose G. Torres Prince Ed ward Island. W. P. DouJI Quebec .............•. Will H. Whyte Queensland Chas. H. Harley Royal York of Prussia.. G. Mitzlaff
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Address. Calgary. New Westminster. Hamilton, Onto Santiago. Havana. Copenhagen. Frankfort-on-Main. Cairo. P. O. Box 148. London. Paris. Berlin. Dublin. Winnipeg. The Hague. St. John. Sydney. Wellington. Christiana. Halifax. Manila. San Juan. Charlottetown. Montreal. Brisbane. Berlin. . { San Salvador, Cent. Am. Regina. Dresden.
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Scotland oo ........•... David Reid South Australia Chas. R. J. Glover Sweden N. C. Duner Tasmania John Hamilton Three Globes ......•.. Erich Meyssner United Grand Lodge l of Victoria \ Charles J. Barrow Western Australia J. D. Stevenson York Grand Lodge of t Geo. B. McLellan, Mexico, F. & A. Moo\ P. O. Box 1986 Zur Eintracht. Wilhelm Suss Zur. Sonne Julius Fiesenig
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ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES. State. Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District 6fColumbia Florida ',': Georgia' Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland
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Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi : Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico
Name.
Address.
George A. Beauchamp Montgomery. George J. Roskruge Tucson. Fay Hempstea~ Little Rock. "John Whicher San Francisco. Chas. H. Jaco.bson Denver. George A. Kies .. :~ :. Hartford. Virginius V. Harrison Wilmington. Arvine· W. Johnston Washington, D. C. Wilbur P. Webster Jacksonville. W. A. Wolihin Macon. George E. Knepper Boise. Isaac Cutter Camp Point. Calvin W. Prather Indianapolis. Newton R. Parvin Cedar Rapids. Albert K. Wilson Topelm. Dave Jackson Louisville. Jno. A. Davilla New Orleans. Stephen Berry Portland. George Cook Baltimore. . j Masonic Temple, FrederIck W. Hamilton 1 Boston. Lou B. Winsor Reed City. John FisheL ..........• St. Paul. John R. Parson \ .. St. Louis. Frederic Gordon Speed .. Vicksburg. Cornelius Hedges, Jr Helena. Francis E. White Omaha. E. D. Vanderlieth Carson. Harry M. Cheney Concord. Theo. B. Townley: .'Trenton. Alpheus A. Keen Albuquerque.
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New york Edward M. L. Ehlers. " . New York. North Carolina John C. Drewry Raleigh. North Dakota vv~alter L. StockwelL Fargo. Ohio J. H. Bromwell: Cincinnati. Oklahoma Wm. M. Anderson Oklahoma City. Oregon James F. Robinson Portland. Pennsylvania John A.. Perry Philadelphia. Rhode Island S. P. Williams Providence. South Carolina O. Frank Hart Columbia. South Dakota Geo. A. Pettigrew Sioux Falls. Tennessee Stith M. Cain Nashville. Texas W. B. Pearson Waco. . Utah ~ Freeman A. McCart.y Salt Lake City: Vermont H. H. Ross : Burlington. Virginia Chas. A. Nesbit Richmond. Washington Horace v\'. Tyler Tacoma. West Virginia.: John M. Collins , '" Charleston. Wisconsin Wm. W. Perry Mil waukee. Wyoming J. M. Lowndes ; Saratoga. Alberta George MacDonald Calgary. British Columbia W. A. De Wolf Smith New West.minster. Canada Ralph L. Gunn Hamilton, Onto Chili (at Santiago) Luis de la Barra Santiago. Cuba Carlos G. Charles Havana. Denmark Rasm us O. Nielsen Copenhagen. Eclectic Union Phillip Hertz Frankfort-on-Main. Egypt Jean D. Panayotti. Cairo. England Edward Letc.hworth London. France (National) and f Independent Grand G. L. Jollois Paris. Lodge of.......... . Germany (National) Wm. Wald Berlin. Ireland Henry E. Flavelle, D.G.S.. Dublin. Manitoba James A. Ovas Winnipeg. Netherlands H. J. W. Van Lawick The Hague. New Brunswick John Twining Hartt. St. John. New South Wales Arthur H. Bray Sydney.
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New Zealand Malcolm Nicol ' Wellington. Norway R. Rosenquist. Christiana. Nova Scotia Thomas lVlowbray Halifax. Philippine Islands Newton C. Comfort Manila.. Porto Rico Jose G. Torres San Juan. Prince Edward Island .. VV'. P. Doull Charlottetown. Quebec Will H. Whyte. '" ., .. , . Montreal. Queensland Chas. H. Harley Brisbane. Royal York of Prussia.. G. Mitzlaff ' .. , .. Berlin. . San Salvador Tomas Soley San Salvador, C. A. Saskatchewan John M. Shaw Regina. Saxony Rudolph GottschalL Dresden. Scotl~nd David Reid 路 Edinburgh. South Australia Chas. R. J. Glover Adelaide. Sweden : N. C. Duner Stockholm. Tasmania John Hamilton Hobart. Three Globes Erich Meyssner : Berlin. United G. L. of Victoria. Chas. J. Barrow Melbourne. ","Yestern Australia J. D. Stevenson Perth. York Grand Lodge of ~ Geo. B. McLellan, l\.fexico City. Mexico, F. & A. M.. P. O. Box 1986 . Zur Eintracht Wilhelm Suss Darmstadt. Zur Sonne Julius Fiesenig Bayreuth.
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REPRESENTATIVES. Appointed near Other Grand Lodges by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Grand Lodge. Alabama Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California Canada Cuba Colorado Connecticut Delaware .' District of Columbia Egypt England Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Ireland Kansas Louisiana Maine Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Manitoba Maryland Montana Nebraska Nevada
Name.
Address.
H. G. Earnest. .' Anniston. .las. S. Cromb Clifton. M. W. Greeson Prescott. Rob'r Burns McMicking.. Victoria. Wm. T. Lucas Santa ~faria. James K. Kerr Toronto. Calixto Fajardo Havana. Frank G. Mirick Pueblo. Leonard J. Nickerson West Cornwall. Chas. H. MaulL Lewis. Alexander McKenzie Washington. A. C. GarofalIo Cairo. Braxton Baker London. Irving P. 路Webster Gainesville. T. VIr. Dooley Eudora. Jonas W. Brown Idaho City. George A. Stadler Decatur. Mason J. Niblack Vincennes. \Vm. Hamilton Dublin. Perry M. Hoisington Norton. Lee E. Thomas Shreveport. pan'l P. Boynton Monmouth. W. S. Linton Saginaw. J. N. Tate Faribault. James K. Moore Vicksburg. R. P. Crookshank Rapid City. B. F. Lucas Baltimore. W. M.. Montgomery Anaconda. . Samuel S. Whiting Lincoln. Herman Davis Dayton.
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New Brunswick John Twining Hartt St. John. New Hampshire Oscar Earle JewelL Warner. New Jersey Spencer,Fullerton Camden. New South Wales Ion D. Bossley Sydney. New york Clarence A. Potter New York City. Wm. Waring De Castro .. Wellington. New Zealand North Carolina Walter E. Moore 路Webster. North Dakota Harry Lord Cando. Nova Scotia Israel Edw. Sanford Halifax. Ohio E. G. Chamberlin Caldwell. Oklahoma Wm. P. Fl~eeman 1\1cAlester. Oregon H. Beckwith Portland. Philippine Islands Amos G. Bellis Manila. Porto Rico., Chas. O. Lord San Juan. Prince Edward Island.. C. C. Carlton Souris. Quebec T. A. Howard Aylmer. Queensland Peter Forrest. Brisbane. Rhode Island Charles C. Mumford Providence. Scotland W. Munro Denholm Glasgow. South Australia James Shakespeare Adelaide. South Carolina Geo. T. Bryan Greenville. South Dakota Thomas H. Brown Sioux Falls. Tennessee Frank E. Bartley White Pine. Texas B. B. Paddock Ft. Worth. Utah : Sidney Watson Badcon .. Odgen. Vermont Silas H. Danforth St. Albans. Victoria Baron Marks Melhourne. Virginia George W. Wright Marion. Washington Robert C. Hill Port Townsend. Western Australia A. C. Munro Perth. West Virginia P. P. Lester Fort Gay. Wisconsin Chas. E. George Weyauwega. York 'Grand Lodge of l . ' Mexico, F. & A. M. Hy. Harrison Greenleaf .. Mexico City.
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REPRESENTATIVES. Appointed by Other Grand Lodges Near the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Grand Lodge.
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Alabama ..........••• A. M. Hough Jefferson City. Arizona Robert E .. Collins St. Louis. Arkansas James A. Boone Charleston. British Columbia Gib. W. Carson St. Louis. Canada Xenophon Ryland Lexington. Colorado E. F. Hartzell St. Joseph. Connecticut Reuben Barney Chillicothe. Cuba' Thos. R. Morrow Kansas City. Delaware George E. MayhalL New London. District of Columbia D. l\L Wilson Milan. Egypt Rev. Jno. H. Miller Kansas City. England , R. F. Stevenson St. Louis. Florida Jacob Lampert. ',' St. Louis. Georgia Campbell Wells Platte City. Idaho Carl A. Swenson Mountain Grove. Illinois Wm. F. Johnson Boonville. Indiana John H. Barr Kansas City. Ireland ' Samuel M. Kennard St. Louis. Kansas Wm. F. Kuhn Kansas City. Louisiana Major J. Lilly Moberly. Maine G. A. Goben Kirksville. Manitoba E. E. Codding Sedalia. Maryland Frank H. V.,r. Krenning .. St. Louis. Michigan C. W. Bolster Plattsburg. Minnesota Arch A. Johnson Springfield. Mississippi " 1\.. C. Stewart St. Louis. Montana Wm. A. Hall St. Louis. Nebraska Chas. F. VogeL ~ St. Louis. Nevada Seymour Hoyt. Kansas City. New Brunswick Wm. M. Porteous St. Louis. New Hampshire Alexander M. Dockery Gallatin.
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New Jersey Jas. W. Boyd.......... St. Joseph. New South Wales 'l'heoph. L. Carns Kansas City. New york John R. Parson St. Louis. New Zealand Martin T. Balsley Joplin. " North Carolina Sidney R. Wood La ~lata. North -Dakota " Dorsey A. Jamison St. Louis. Nova Scotia ".. " .. Alexander Pow St. Lou~s. . Ohio Austin L. McRae. '" ., .. Rolla. Oklahoma Wm. E. Hoke St. Louis. Oregon D. B. Farnsworth Springfield. Philippine Islands Anthony F. Ittner St. Louis. Prince Edward Island .. Ralph L. Wardin Nevada. Quebec C. C. Woods St. Louis. Queensland A. L. Ross Versailles. Rhode Island T. W. Cotton Van Buren. Scotland W. H. Miller Jackson. South Australia John T. Short. Jefferson City. South Carolina V. O. Saunders St. Louis. South Dakota James B. Wdght. Trenton. Tasmania C. C. Bigger Laclede. Tennessee C. H. Briggs , .. Sedalia. Texas C. J. Blackburn Blackburn. Utah ~ Jno. J. Dillinger Milan. Vermont Wm. M. Williams Boonville. Victoria R. R. Kreeger Kansas City. Virginia i W. S. Allee Olean. Washington V. F. Boor Kansas City. West Virginia ".. Henry W. Wait Independence. Western Australia Edward Higbee Kirksville. Wisconsin Joseph S. McInty"re St. Louis. York Grand I..Jodge of ~ Wm. T. Jamison Kansas City. Mexico, F. & A. M.
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DEATHS. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 1. John Caplan. James A. Watkins. John W. Kasper. Oscar A. Engelhardt. Charles A. Coulson. Joseph Ellison. Samuel T. Baker. Emil H. Hoeber. Neil A. Waldron. George R. Ellsworth. 2. Geo. P. Becker. Alex H. Noel. John M. Frank. Wm. H. Uthoff. 3. Thomas McNally. Matthew English. James Green. Christian Hermeling. Abe Cook. Joseph G. Thompson. 4. J. S. Elliott. 5. Charles LeVy. J. M. Wilhoit. Benj. F. Fielder.' W. D. Daniels. Edward Mallon. 8. Maurice A. ·Books. S. P. Harrison. 9. Robert F. Boyd. John W. Chandler. }i;dward H. Calef. John M. Darr. Richard F. Garrettson. Ozro B. Givens. J. G. Lumelius. George R. IVToore. F. V. Meyer. Orlando S. Mears. Geo. W. Orr. James B. Sechler. Brandt H. Westfall. Elmer A. Wacker. 11. Florence A. Ordelheide. 13. Chas. E. Maycox. 16. Hudson Sherwood. Chas. R. Combs. John H. Riddle. 17. Calvin P. Wigginton. I
No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 18. Cicero W. Schaffer. 19. Jefferson T. Bridgeford. James N. Powers. 20. Emanuel Unterberger. Geo. W. Wilson. Charles Muench. Henry Marks. Albert Rothschild. 21. Wm. Z. Spiers. 22. Thomas Shofner. 24. Jos. T. Hutton. 25. Frank G. Witt. Max Barken. • 26. Millidge King. David E. Arthur. 28. Wm. H. De Witt. 29. John "\V. Hall. 30. A. J. Summerfield. 31. C. Geib. ¥lm. E. Bell. 32. James B. Burbridge. 34. W. S. Bragg. Henry H. Dickenhorst. Eugene M. Banfils. 35. J. H. Malone. 36. Isham E. Alexander. 37. Allen Kerns. 38. Jacob Schlenker. 40. Wm. W. Scott. Fred H. Bieser. John D. Becker. Oeo. R. Patterson. Edw. G. J. Spilker. Edgar T. Bergmann. Frederick J. Benner. Thomas Nolan. S. A. Messerley. John C: Ridd. Henry E. Schroeder. Edw. F. Hanpeter. 42. Thomas C. Burris. 45. J oim T. Higgins. Geo. C. Heiss. 46. .las. C. Richardson. Wm. F. Broadhead. 47 . .los. H. Finks. C. B. Harris. J. L. Settle.
208 No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Uriel S. Wright. 48. Isaac W. Boulwar. John T. Tompkins. John W. Craghead. Ovid C. Collitt. Charles M. Wright. Ulysses S. Foy. 49. Peter Miller. 51. Thos \V. Morgan. 52. John T. Goodson. S. A. Ballard. 53. Thomas A. Gilbert. 57. Ralph A. Carroll. Thomas McGinniss. Houston .A. Evans. 58. Z. T. Knight. 59. H. Clay Threlkeld. Pat J. Barron,. Jesse Irvine. 60. Jas. 1. Nichols. 62. John Munson. Wm. R. Hilton. Ed J. Smith. 64. Geo. A. Hawkins. 65. C. W. Yates. David Moor. J. 1\'1. Poage. J. K. Heath. 66. Erdley O. Sayle. Wells E. Lee. 67. C. B. Hill. Jas. M. McKee. 68. J. T. Wells. 69. Andrew .J. McIntosh. 70. Stephen Green. 71. Ellis W. Joy. Elijah M. Lawbaugh. Frank Nance. F. Knickerbocker. 73. Samuel J. Carter. 74. J. M. Stevens. h R. Perkins. J. C. Crawley. H. T. Garnett. 76. George Bower. 77. George F. Carter. Andrew D. Wallis. 78. Osman B. Campbell. Samuel Westheimer': Fred'k Volker.
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No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Oscar S. Carl. Joseph 路Williams. Chri!it F. Meyer. ""Vm. G. Hall. 79. Gustav A. Will. Wm. H. Brown. Otis Brennan. Wm. H. Keeton. John D. Griffith. 82. Washington Brown. 83. Walter B. Corliss. John B. Hickman. Milan M. Serlo John W. Farris. Charles W. Rubey., ArthurL. Palmer. 84. Edwin Gloor. 85. R. C. Hanna. Geo. F. Cunningham. Thos. Mattingly. 86. James F. Bozarth. Richard T. Smither. 87. O. S. Ragland. 89. Adison Har.dy. Julian F. Howard. 92. Bert S. Carrick. Taylor Freier. 93. Marshall E. Shelton. Alexander Ross. George E. Chappell. 94. A. J. Branson. 95. L. E. Monroe, Sr. 97. Winfield S. Eades. James Russell. 98. .John B. James. 9!l. John' J. Spillman. 101. Ewen B. Glaze. Ernest L. Raper. 104. Wm. J. Fapp. Theodore Nash. Melechor B. Behney. 105. J. M. Kennedy. Wm. F. Aydelotte. 106. John W. Meade. Wood E. Henderson. Wm. H. Hamilton. 107. T. J. McGee. Wm. Talent. 109. William E. Davis. qeorge F. Walton.
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No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 110. James F. Beggs. 111. D. D. Ridgeway. 112. Alban Boring. John L. Gomel. 114. R. M. Guthrie. J. M. Boswell. 115. Frank Beagles. 117. Wm. S. Gibbs. 118. A. B. Mills. S. W. Upchurch. J. H. Robinson. 119. Jas. Malone. 120. L. E. DeLantz. 121. Gustave Cramer. Charles F. Lassen. Herman D. Drewes. Wm. J. Schmiedeskamp. Frederick E. Sudholdt. Adolph Reisse. Henry Klinge. Waldemar E. Fischer. Carl E. \Veiden. Wm. Leroi. Fredk. W. Brockman. Fredk. W. Klute. 122. J. M. Gaines. D. H. Zimmerman. 123. W'm. Klinger. 126. James A. Davis. 127. Shelton S. Austin. Benj. T. Twist. 129. Jackson D. Carter. John S. Farrar. .los. L. Downing. 131. Wenzell J. Slais. 132. Hezekiah Sleeth. 136. John R. Wise. Robert L. Hawkins. .137. John H. DePriest. 139. James B. Payne. Robt. C. Benton. 140. Leonidas L. Bellomy. 141. C. H. Hutchins. 144. W. P. Cresap. G. M. Lattig. W. T. Pare.• 145. John W. Kauffman. Oliver C. Johnson. Wm. Anthony. John W. Mercer.
No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 147. Wm. V. Daws. SamI. W. Hoover. .Jesse B. Lawson. Solomon S. Levy. 149. David Russell. 151. W. H. Hays. IG2. S. J. Davis. lS5. C. W. Patten. 1:)6. J. 'N. Fowls. Robert C. Forbes. Eli Penter. W. L. Lamaster. 157. Peter O. Atkins. 158. E. G. Ragsdall. Wm. Park. D. l<J. McGhee. 1.59. \Vm. R. Beabout. Jacob H. Custer. 162. J. F. Bowen. 163. Charles A. Parker. Charles A. Stetson. Isaac B. Rosenthal. Marion A. Gunn. Peter S. McGowan. Jonathan M. Norton. Lovell Shockey. Clifford C. Baker. George V. Stieffel. Henry G. Whitney. 165. Marcellus Heflin. 168. James Fancher. 169. Charles H. Shortridge. 170. R. E. Petree. 171. Geo. C. Fullerton. Otto Boettcher. Lewis A. Berry. 172. Wm. E. Webb. 173. E. R. Hundhausen. 175. Wm. Winchester. 176. .T. A. Davis. 177. Clark Dooley. James S. Rice. 179. Wm . .T. Hill. Philip G. Krieger. Walter H. Millar. 183. John C. Haldman. D. W. Sartin. 186. T. T. Martin. 188. Samuel A. Drake. Joseph E. Henderson.
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210 No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Fred W. O'Brien. Fred Dreyer. James W. Cash. John 1\1. Powrie. Ed. L. Strange. Benj. F. Smith. 189. Samuel D. Senor. Charles H. Watson. J. Ralph Devine. James Todd. Emil Steinschneider. Albert E. Hawken. Frederick W. Holley. 191. Geo. H. Sampe. 192. Chas. E. Pritchett. Chas. B. Shy. 193. L. G. Hopkins. 195. Charles J. Egbert. LOlven B. Laird. '\Tm. S. Askren. 197. D. S. Miller. R. W: Moses. Ira B. Cottingham. Frances W. Flower. 198. Silas Graham. 199. Thomas R. Reid. Clark N. Marlin. 200. S. D. -Burgner. Tom Raleigh. 202. H. Stephenson. 205. R. E. L. Smith. D. F. Bell. U. A. McBride. W. B. Petry. R. Campbell. C. W. Parent. 206. Amos W. Avery. James W. Brown. 207. David E. Brand. 1\1. S. Chenoweth. 209. Albert G. Laws. 21p. .Tames W. Hall. Samuel Ratliff. 212. Geo. W. Quinn. 214. Geo: Weber. 215. .T. H. Harkey. J. A. Harrelson. 216. J. E. Craekenberger. 218. John G. Phillips. Peter Bouchein.
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No. of Lodge. Name of Party. William Wharton. 219. James Edwin Vinci!. John W. Egelhoff. J. Calvin Kimmel. 220. Geo. C. Miller. Jas. M. Greenwood. Ruby S. Bamll. Harry L. Coombs. Ely Loomis. Henry F. Beckley. Henry C. Rawlings. Frank P. Fuoss. .Tno. R. Hamacher. Richard S. Quinn. Andrew W. Morrison. Walter W. Whitehill. 222. Elijah B. Dowell. Frank E. Plume. 224. Welcome B. White. Wm. B. Sampson. .J as. H. Scott. Addison McKee. 225 . .Tohn R. Ray. Wm. J. Sankey. Millard F. Brown. 227. Z. T. Standly. Charles H. Patten. 228. William A. Hawkins. Felix Allison. Charles B. Martin. 229. Alfred J. Tannehill. 230. R. H. Jones. 232. Henry Carroll. 233. Thomas B. L. Hardin. 234. Jesse Hallaway. Lloyd Ferguson. Charles J. Sandberg. 236. Ira T. Bronson. Louis Deutsch. Samuel G. .T. Kelly. Wm. Latour. 237. Wm. P. Smith. 238. Geo. W. Nave. 239. H. R. Crocker. T. H. Shy. 240. E. L. E.vans. J. A. Bennett: 241. Charles S. Prongue. James M. Wathen. Oliver P. Reinhardt.
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No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Gardner W. Chipley. 243. Oscar Severance. Adolph J. Lang. Walter C. Nasse. Wm. C. Graupner. John Beattie. Herman W. Kroeger. 244. Thomas A. Bennett. 246. A. Vogt. . J. I.J. Wylie. 247 . .T. M. Biddle. .las. T. Boyd. Jno. G. Knox. 248. H. N. Collins. J. J. Sigrist. 249. Edgar D. Brown. 250. R. F. Morrison. Hobart Ripley. 251. Geo. W. Smith. Geo. H. Pike. 252. A. Jennings. J. T. Jennings. O. T. Anderson. M. H. Coffey. 253. Hiram Doolin. 254. Alva E. Lyle. John S. Francisco. Omar D. Austin. Chas. H. Ticknor. 255. Thos. E. Young. Thos. M. Norman. Wm. Hursh. 257. DabneyA. Phillips. 260. James F. Stewart. 261. .T. R. Dickey.B. T. Adams. 26R. C. Christyen. J. n. Tong) •T. H. Cody. 265. Larmon Z. Fenton. Wm. L. Hornbuckle. 266. James S. Brown. 267. Robert Kissack. Louis P. PoJImann. Frederick W. Dustmann. 268. E. L. Lyda. W. B. Elsea. Aleck Nickell. 270. W. N. Crensha,,'. F. L. Hewitt.
No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 271. Absolom Banks. R. P. Boyer. G. A. McCullum. John Rossbuck. R. N. Snodgrass. H. A. Vaughan. L. M. Williams. 272. P. H. Sangre. J. M. Shook. 273. John F. McGuire. Thomas D. Hicks. 276. Alexander Glass. Robert S. Bennett. James M. Shaw. Joseph J. Sidebottom. 277. J. L. Judd. 279. R. F. C. Cagle. .Tohn S. Wilson. 280. Edward Sinclair. 281. .las.· Bundersen. Jas. McIntosh. 282. Wm. H. Bonnell. Claude Hunt.ington. Fred H. Nies. 283. Wm. H. Casey. 284. Percy R. Snider. Thos. M. Flournoy. Thos. P. Robertson. 286. O. O. Hall. 287. Chas. A. Ball. ·Wro. S. Page. 289: J. J. Johnston. 290. John J. Milehearn. 291. Reuben Long. Ed. S. Roseberry: 292. Leander Palmer. 293. W. P. Lambeth. Lon Adams. 294. John L. Riffe. C. F. Swain. 298. B. R. Quick. 299. Robert E. Aiken. Simon A. Butler. Clarence G. Chapman. Chas. W. Clarke. RufusL. Dickson. Fay E. Doyle. Herbert H. Getman. Thomas D. Higgs. Robert H. IVIorledge.
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212 No. of Lodge. Name of Party. David Waddell. Jasper H .. Waite. 300. Joseph Duncan.. W. K. Atterbury. 302. Louis E. Botts. 303. D. W. Howard. Thos.. G. Houston. R. J. McGowan. John C. Marquis. A. C. Sterett. Levi L. Scott. 305. Arthur C. Hanger. V,Tm. S. Sanders. 306. Thomas Hawkins. 307. Enoch McFarland. 308. Melvine H. Bird. James EVl'art. Herman Hertz. Thomas McAdam. Albert E. Putnam. 309. Daniel D. Taylor. 312. James A. Kidwell. 313. P. B. Robinson. Joel C. Smith. 314. A. W. Crane. 315. .T. H. Arnold. Benj.. A. Whitsett. 316. David C. Gammage. Chas. F. Gilmore. Henry C. Harper. Caleb Huestis. Frank B. Robinson. Jacob. Schmidt. Samuel Segelbohm. Jarries W. Wood. 31.9. J. W. Thrasher. F. A. Kirkpatrick. 320. Daniel J. Lance. 322. W. H. Sinclair. 323. Frank C: Lamoreaux. Henry Oswald. Leopold Freund. Guy L. Peterson.. Fred Bernhardt. Christian Laumand. Cornelius M. Huiest. .Tames A. Smith, Jr. 324. Wm. A.路 Taylor. R. T. Proctor. Edgar A. Berry.
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No. of Lodge. Name of Party. W. R. Wilson. 327. Joseph McB. Johnson. John A. Chapin. 328. Robert E. Nelson. 329. John M. Lamar. 330. John Lett. 331. Edward J. Gavenay. Eugene A. Smith. Raymond A. De Cou.' Madison L. Letts. Oscar F. Daniels. August W. Wehrman. 333. Z. T. Lampkin. 335. John Cape. 1'hos. Herron. Amos G. Jennings. Wm. M. Leckie. Joel Livingstone. Lewis F. Marsh. Henry J. Pyatt. Wm. A. Potter. 339. H. G. S. Meyer. 路341. E. L. Borting. Monroe Efner. 342. James E. Clyde. :H4. Luke E. Jones. Sol Stephens. W. H. Emerson. Geo. W. Morsey. 345. N. H. Kelso. John W. Crossley. Wm. C. Long. Kay Wilbanks. 346. J. \V. Batty. 347. Nathan Brookshire. 348. Geo. Caldwell. Estes Smith. 350. Charles F. Norton. 351. Samuel Bond. 352. Wm. H. H. Miller. 353. Thomas S. Barnes. 354. E. Green Gant. Rena A. Sparks. Charles S. Stewart. 358. v\T. L. Canon. 359. J. M. Spurgeon . 360. Tobias S. Shreiber. Albert O. Terry. Charles Sparks. Geo. W. Robinson.
1915.] No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Jesse M. Battle. Wm. H. Penaat. Robert McCulloch. Alex. McCully. Harry C. Thompson. Ben T. Blewett. Christopher C. Green. Herman F. Hoppius. Wm. G. More. Geo. D. Hudson. Robert IVI. Nelson. George Lanitz. 362. F. 1. Beard. 364. Philip E. Ayers. 366. James E. Miller. Paul Bondurant. :368. Richard P. Harper. 369. A. J. Ponder. J. H. Robinson. 370. Chas. \V. Shoup. 371. J. P. Funderburk. O. A. Peck. 372. John Brierly. 373. R. H. Campbell. 374. Abner W. Kennedy. 376. Alonzo H. Abbott. Wm. Sutton. 377. George Cook. 379. James N. McCain. 380. Isaac N. Walker. R. D. Gardner. 381. C. F. Lawbaugh. Robert S. Rusk. C. E. Swallen. 383. Lafayette Beasley. 384. Leonidas T. Price. Ernest R. Gibbs. 385. Wm. M. Parsons. 386. .Tames S. Gilmore. 388. Geo. Gardner. 390. Turner M. Lock. 391. John S. Muir. Jacob Crouse. 392. W. "A. Warren. 394. Geo. Maxwell. John Fullen. 396. Pastol L. Pierce. 397. Robert C. Moore. 398. .J. Westley Spaid. 400. P. Bdggance.
APPendi.:路. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. J. A. Swift. R. R. Tripplett. 402. J. K. Martin. 405. Arthur F. Nixon. 406. David M. Harris. 407. Geo. M. Wilson. 412. Alva F. Wyckoff. Albert T. McCalley. 413. Chas. Davis. 414. John T. Armstrong. 416. Frank P. Fox. John J: Bridewell. Joseph P. Fromiller. J. Fred Deppe. Geo. S. Hyde. 419. J. R. Bishop. 420. Chas. Eo Lewis. Leonard Wenzel. Arthur Dreifus. Harry J. Meyer. John R. Bollinger. James Loewen. Harry L. Schiele. 422. Robert Ferguson. Alfred O. Smith. James Warden. 423. O. S. Hill. 424. Thomas J. Pullen. Wm. James. 425. N. J. Manker. 427. Wm. Buford. \Vm. F. James. 429. James E. Henry. 4:p. W. 楼,T. Higginbotham. J. C. Camden. 432. John Lindsay. 433. Jacob M. Bollinger. Geo. W. J. Nations. W. Riley Waters. 435. Richard R. Hicks. 439. D. A. Medley. 440. John C. Allen. 441. H. L. Jones. Frank M. Williams. M. L. Spradling. 443. Benj. R. .JulieI'. Wm. Stratton. Henry Prince. Edward R. 'Wolf. Calvin L. Thomas.
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Lodge. Name of Party. Townsend W. Noxon. Julius Radomsky. 444. R. Creason. James Brand. J. E. Endicott. 445. Christian R. Schneider. Wm. L. Balson. Louis W. Fricke. Wm. D. Mcl\1an us. .las. C. Rankin. .las. W. Gill. 446. John F. Lehr. Vincent R. Andrus, Sr. Isaac B. Flory. 447. A. Goodman. 448. Abraham Kirkland. Clarence Maus. 456. Edward Cramer. .John A. Waller. 457. R. E. Van Ness. 458. R. N. More. N. N. Tygard. 459. L. W. Osborne. W. C. Parker. 460. Wm. N. Hitt. 463 . .J. P. Rowden. J. W. White. N. L. Endicott. 464. John B. Jones. 468. Lee McLemore. S. W. Todd. 469. George Coffey. 470. George W. DeMott. Chris. Butherus. 471. Fred Wells. Frank F. Mumma. Otto Sheets. 472. Joseph E. Adcock. Thos. 1. Reed. 475. James P. Phillips. 476. Geo. W. Snyder. G. A. Wade. J. H. Kelley. 478. Charles Clapper. Daniel Sherer. 479. Daniel Sanders. F. C. Devers. C. R. Walters. Ed Allison. B. F, Suddit h :
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Lodge. Name of Party. 480. J. Belt. Wilson. 481. Paul Teter. Perry M. Walters. 482. James H. Asher. James Boyle. Philip Cantrell. L. W. Jones. Chas. W. West. 483. R. M. Rhoads. A. E. Sharp. 484. Minor E. Hard . 485. N. B. Bybee. D. M. Coulter. Stephen T. Mudd. 487. David Arnott. 491. W. T. King. R. R. Bird. 494. VV. T. Humphrey. 498. C. W. Shoemaker. 500. Samuel J. Kirkpatrick Braxton McKenney. . 501. J. H. Hock. Wm. Hudspeth. Ap. Pollard. H. W. Childs. 502. James W. Chamberlain. 503. Rhoda Hedgepeth. 507. A. M. Scott. 510. Samuel B. Dell. 512. John W. Weaver. 516. Perry H. Taylor. J. W. Sims. 517. H. T. Collins. O. C. Collier. 519. T. O. Luscombe. G. W. Brinley. 520. Joseph Winkle. Edward Definn. 521. Ira Finley. John C. Spain. 522. Abia F. Minor. Wm. E. Botsford. James H. Goodspeed. Chas. L. Dew. .1 ohn S. Cochran. Donald IVr. Scott. Duke D. Caldwell. Alfred T. Kimmey. 523. H. L. W. Hill. Q. E. T~rr~U,
1915.] No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 524: Abram Cox. J. B. Duff. 525. T. D. Baker. John A. Lloyd. 526. W. H. Blaine, Sr. M. N. Ijames. .T. R. Mann. Rodney E. Taylor. 528. And-erson McFall. A. S. Luallin. 531. Joseph A. Harrison. .Tohn M. Johnson. 533. John R. Patterson. John Roller. 534. Chas. W. Snyder. 536. .Tohn E. Johnson. James D. Black. 538. Hallie Huntoon. L. D. Burton. 540. Geo. S. Burns. J. J. Dillinger. .T. Wheatcraft. 543. S. P. Dougherty. fi45. Thos. B. Vanmeter. 547. Francis F. Snow. Qeo. M. Sargent. Guy L. Crise. Emil Riehl. Jere T. Dew. Christian F. Bauer. 548. Alex Miller. 549. Scott Stiers. ;:;50. Carl Otto. Walter W. Ovens. Thos. E. Turner. Wm. E. Chapman.· Solomon Schleim. }i'rank L. Deming. JesseC. Wise. Chas. D. Ward. 552. Chas. Ostermeyer. Qeo. W. Bullock. 560. John Riddle. H. C. Taylor.
Appendix. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. A. Slaughter. 561. J. W. Rice. 564. Alexander Haas. Geo. A. Stanton. 566. Francis M. Flegele. Aug. G. Willicken. 568. C. C. Hughes. J .•r. James. G72. S. P. Childers. Lafe Trotter. 573. J. R. Wheatley. 576. Walter M. Kier. 578. Festus W. Kubler. fi79. Chas. H. White. 580. Joe Scholl. 589. Wm. C. McClanahan. 593. A. E. Reinhard. 595. Fount Goode. Taylor Rust. 597. John Forsyth. 599. A. R. Strickett. 602. Malcolm D. Lewis. 607. James Orchard. 608. Christian Hanson. 609. Sam. H. Farmer. 611. John Inglish. Chas. G. Hoover. L. L. Whitehead. Jonathan P. Miller. 612. Andrew J. Bartley. 615. James B. Lundy. 617. Ben F. Phillips. Dan N. Myers. 619. S. C. Ghan. F. D. Northcut. 624. Thomas M. Smith. 625. Lon Firestone. Justus G. Rickey. 626. Louis C. Spies. 629. Charles ·Wolf. 630. Qeo. Irvine. 631. Meyer Lehman. .Tohn A. Brock. 632. Thomas H. Henderson.
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SUSPENDED FOR NONPAYMENT OF DUES. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 1. J. Lewis Burmeister. .Tames A. Hance. Geo. M. Jackson, Jr. Otto E. Lauman. Harry A. Mansfield. Geo. H. Robinson. Frank S. Rosebrough. Wm. A. Schumacher. John H. Wilkinson. 3. John P. Hennings, Jr. William J. Burns. Nelson S. Gotshall. Henry J. Ibs. 4. J. T. James. 5. A. M. Colegrove. .John C. Day. Harry W. Hale. 6. Taylor Swann. Thomas Bowls. 9. Clarence S. Biser. Walter S. Gemmer. J. B. Hughes. Chas. E. Jones. J os. W. Kerr. Gustav Ludwig. Robert J. Simpson. Harry L. Stewart. Frank L. Talbot. 10. .T. R. Cortner. M. T. Arnold. .T. N. Osburn. S. P. McCauly. A. J. Stamper. .J. D. Henderson. 15. W. L. Swanke. ] 9. .T. R. Perkins. W. S. Bayne. 20. Morris Lipschitz. Frank A. Snyder. Wm. H. Tospon. 25. Carl F. Baker. Albert C. Davis. Edwin Droste. Edward C. Ford. .John H. Lawson. Samuel B. Young. Harry W. Lynch. Detlef J. Blanke.
No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 28. Alfred S. Nerlich. 'Wyatt D. Stoneham. Chas. D. Hard. Edward 'J. Stoneham. 29. Harris Bradley. L. P. Gray. 30. C. H. Henderson.' Ben Morriss. 31. Sidney J. Fey. 33. J. Coon Gilliam. Geo. P. Rice. Solomon Raub. J. L. Weatherford. 35. W. R. Pickens. 37. Willis N. Kerns. 38. John W. Banta. Willard G. Teters. 39. John S. Parker. .T. E. Knappenberger. Albert E. Haltbaugh. Eugene L. Cunningham. Henry E. Byron. John W. Rider. Charles Wise. James F. Adkins. Chas. Cunningham. J. F. Thomas. 40. H. A. Bradleyford. Wm. A. Brown. Wm. H. Brown. R. h Byrd. James P. Carroll. Vernon B. Cosby. Esker Gilpin. Joseph R. Harris. Frederick G. Hartell. F. E. Henegar. H. C. Husman. Peter J . .Tanss. Samuel D. Jones. A. C. Lemkemeier. C. E. Lilholt. Benj. E. Patterson. Claude H. Robertson. 41. P. W. Berner. 42. Robert Featherstone. James O. Everhart. 43. H. F. Sarman.
1915.) No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Fred Dallmeyer. Frank E. David. Wm. L. Routzong. 44. Floyd E. Hammon. 45. George Glaser. 47. '\Tm. Carson. \\T. D. Settres. Ira C. Darby. J. C. Ferguson. A. H. Grigsby. R. J. Linn. L. L. Marshall. Carl Marshall. Thos. S. Staples. .Tames Stewart. Ollie T. Treadway. A. F. Willis. fi1. Alexander Gillespie. 52. W. J. Searle. W. H. Thomas. .T. F. Trotter. 53. D. W. Henderson. Howard Hudson. John W. Jackson. Gilbert L. Lindsay. 54. Lewis H. Cook. 59. Chas. E. Shock. 60. Chas. P. Blythe. W. P. Holt. 62. D. C. Baldwin. J. C. Bradford. .J. C. Coffing. D. R. Ford. 路L. H. Poland. W. W. Smithers. A. T. Gantz. 65 . .T. H. Warford. Columbus Warford. 'V. C. Williams. Eo B. Everly. 68. .T. H. Collins. T. P. Hicks. 69.. Albert Lane. John Howard Martin. 71. Joseph B. Penrod. 73. E. E. Starrett. 76. L. Earl Harter. Frank B. Roach. Edward E. Stewart. Charles Van Vleck.
A ppelldix. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Evenett Ii'. Waldrop. 77. Jesse M. Eaton. Ulysses G. Wright. 79. ""Vm. H. Williams. Robert L. Scott. Chas. E. Kessler. . .Tames McCallum. Chas. P. Anderson. .Tohn E. Angell. Otto De Bastiani. Wm. A. Reid. Chas. A. Wessell. 80. l<Jd C. Dugdale. .Tas. W. Baker. Roy D. Moore. Ed. A. Smith. 82. D. B. Ormiston. Louis F. Rauer. Wm. H. Jacobs. 83. Davi'd J. Hugh. 85. R. M. Huyett. 86. Dell. M. Adams. Simon P. Hartman. James T. Clevenger. John P. Harker. .Tames F. Thompson. Samuel R. Williams. I. H. Watson. Herbert G. Burnham. John K. Newkirk. 87. E. E. Zook . 89. Chas. H. Burgeson. Gustavus Curtis. Wm. H. Clark. Wm. E. Linsey. Harvey Petersburger. Joel S. Rowsey. Jno. W. Weldon. 90. Chris Stevens. 96. Abram Kemper. Wm. W. Mitchell. Clyde B. Marshall. Chas. D. Baker. 101. Newton V. Hudson. Sam uel Morris. John G. McCall. .Tames B. Ross. 102. Lewis J. Loomis. Thomas Martin. ]03. .John F. Proffer.
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218 No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 104. VV'm. C. Walaver. Harry .T. Daniels. 105. Merlin J. Achor. C. W. Burnham. J. A. Billington. .Tas. F. Davis. R. E. Cunningham. Howard A. Duglan. W. A. Fowler. C. A. Gross. E. S. Griffith. A. A. Lippincott. Thos. A. Lantz. H. S. Landis. J. T. Novinger. Paul S. Nichols. Ernest Powell. L. L. Mikel. Geo. W. Plymell.. J. A. Quintal. 106. Fred E. Haynes. Philip M. Bonnett. 108. James Henson. John Price. 110. H. T. Underriner. 112. S. Edwin McNaul. 113. James B. Attrill. Wm. C. Kelsay. John W. Porter. 114. B. E. Hatton. Vlatislav Murdock. Walter MeN. Miller. A. Gladney. Wm. L. Hayes. V-lill E. Smith. C. R. Kerfoot. C. C. Etlbanks. Charles C. Hall. A.T. Everhart. Uf). W. H. Brandon. James A. Crawley. 116. J. O. Broughton. J. W. Roberts. Eugene Craig. R. J. Simpson. I. A. Simpson. G. W. Harman. 118. G. M. Gastineau. Elery Rutherford. J. M. Jackson.
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No. of Lodge. Name of Party. John Tindell. 120. A. B. McMullen. 121. Ambrose J. Reibley. Pedro Ilgen. Max Meissner. Aug. H. Moellman. 122. S. Bilups. • A. A. Bishop. 125. John W. Crane. 126. Wm. J. Cochrane, Jr. Wm. De Capito. S. S. Spangler. Wm. L. Sayers. 127. R. C. Canady. B. F. Liggett. J. B. Seat. W. J. Thomas. 128. Eliseph Menson. 129. Thad. E. Stevens. J. W. Houston. Bert E. Stone. Albert V. Vincent. John D. Prigmore. Arthur Anderson. Bruce H. Cowan. Leon B. Northcutt. Alfred M. Hall. Dio L. Stone. John F. Watson. Harry C. Kepner. .T ohn B. Drake. 130. Fred B. Smith. 132. Melbourne Smith. R. W. Shoemaker. 136. Chas. Rennison. 137. J. M. Clark. T. E. Terrel. E. C. Hicks. .T. Vol. McClellan. .T. W. A. Morris. O. E. Perriman. J. G. Solomon. T. C. Sill. T. N. Searcy. I. N. Willbanks. Ola A. Hanson. 139. Chas. W. Lukins. G. Morris. Elmer F, Kramsey. Brayton E. Davis.
1915. ] No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 141. F. J<J. Bigler. W. O. Dudley. M. E. Green. F. Hedricks. F. J. Hicklin. C. H. Hicklin. J. C. Hurst. J. R. Martin. Walter F. Moore. E. A. Smith. E. C.' Smith. W. B. Shackelford. Horace J. Thomas. R. C.' Erwin. 147. Henry C. Brokaw. Chas. C. Bundy. Ira C. Slenker. Samuel P. White. 149. Russell B. Briney. Benjamin T. John. 154. Luther Bess. J. M. Appleberry. N. R. Donnell. W. L. Pennington. J. G. Clark. James P.,Eaves. 157. Wm. H. Sanders. H. Gordon. John S. Perkins. 162. Jas. Howard. 163. Frank E. Orvis. Wm. B. Hays, Jr. Chas. H. Coburn. Monroe S. Collins. Thomas C. Lee. 168. T. T. Wright. 170. Thomas Blue. A. M. Meek. E. W. McCoy. Marvin Yargus. 171. Elmer Loyd. 176. W. W. Campbell. V. B. 路Watson. E. L. Panabaker. F. G. Burch. A. J. Knight. Torn Dejarnett. 177. Marvin S. Carter. S. W. Gibbs. M. W. Maples.
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Lodge. Name of Party. .John D. Potts. 182. J. A. Sharp. J. F. Sparks. A. J. Edmonds. D. A. Collins. R. E. Hammer. 184. J. L. Hall. A. F. Layton. .T. W. Wilson. gd Blanchard. 186. A. H. Davis. G. 1V. Hairl. G. K. Wilcox. Sam J. Cleeton. 187. John A. Brown. 190. Jas. G. Busick. 191. Chas. W. Sample. 196. J. S. Hall. Turley Cook. . F. H. Turner. 197. R. L. BlaRkenship. Sam .T. Barber. Samuel Blair. c Claud Chisler. .T ohn 'V. Gray. Horace Hall. Thos. B. Hobbs. Chas. Humphreys. 198. Cecil Knight. Geo. W. Miller. A. D. Mills.' Robt. M. Shaw. Henry Verklen. 200. John D. Douglas. Anton Miller. 207. Walter C. Albert. Fred D. Andrews. vVm. C. Cryderman. Govern Vl. Gaines. Albert C. Ried. William A. Sneed. 208. Oliver McEwen. 209. Thos. C. Maretta. P. G. Patillo. L. F. Waltemate. .J. T. 'Vynn. Walter Williams. Stanley A. Wooel. 211. .T. F. Johnson. .T. Roberts.
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No. of Lodge. Name of Party. W. H. Dawson. L. D. Howard.' G. N. Sullivan. Hannibal Musick. Ed Farley. F. C. Bryant. 212. Walter C. Lasswell. Harris G. ~1erritt. C. H. McCutchen. J. T. Lasswell. D. F. Pollack. .J eff N. Duckett. W. II. Byrd. Chas. N. Butts. 213. Semuel M. Greenridge. 'Edwin T. Roblee. 21.5. R. J. Hubbard. VV. L. Davis. W. Anderson. Luther Bone. J. 路W. Hill. .T. H. Hardin. W. T. Haire. J. M. Haire. o M. ,T. Henson. A. F. Parsons. E. L. Tennin. M. V. Vowell. S. A. Shields. 216. Henry Norton. Willard Smith. 219. Fred B. Durant. Leslie W. Dye. Ernest Lowell. 220. ,Tno. W. Allen. Jas. T. Brooke. Royal F. Carter. Absolom JiJ. Greeley. Morris LevanthaI. Jules Rosenbaum. 224. Ebenezer W. Galpin. .las. A. McAdoo.. Thos. W. Schiele. 228. John W. Fitzpatrick. Wm. H. McKelvie. John 路Patterson. Daniel T. Wainwright. 229. Richard R. Lawrence. Wm. A. Manley. 232. Chas. Orr.
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No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 237. Ephraim Drury. 238. Chas. Conrad. O. E. Wilson. H. C. Seever. 241. W. A. Hunter. William "restphaI. J. H. Weaver. 245. John O. Beatty. T. G. Pointer. Frank Rothwell. H. A. Saults. 247. Horace Ruark. Ernest McKinley. 249. Ben C. Zigler. 250. Robt. L. Hays. Webb M. Lingle. 253. B. H. Gregg. Jno. B. Pew. 255. James F. Acree. Jobn H. Harrelson. R. M. Simpson. Ed JiJ. Taggart. 259. Lester McClain. Frank P. Hays. W. H. Fulton. . 261. Jno. T. Bibb. 264. G. W. Anderson. W. L. Ellison. R. C. Brazeal. E. E. Adams. A. C. Gooch. B. T. Ellison. 266. J. S. Hayslop. 267. John P. Hagen. Samuel D. Hartog. Ernest H. Jones. Charles Kercheval. Adolph G. Seibert. Charles D. Speelman. George'VY. Leaver. 268. Henry Jennings. ebas. N. Moody. Chas. E. Peterson. 269. Walter Burchel. . Thomas Cameron. H. M. Gin. D. A. Bradley. T. W. Wilkerson. 271. E. M. Bacon. G.C. Dean.
1915.] No. of Lodge. Name of Party. E. D. Merritt. G. R. Minto. C. L. Railsback Julius Stahl. O. J. Schmuler. W. H. Smith. W. E. Tucker. L. Watts. L. D. Balsley. Frank Kreisler. 273. James D. Armstrong. Waller H. Graham. Lucien E. Graham. Charles H. Harrison. Barnes S. Shrewsbury. Newell F. ~路alton. 274. P. R. Harris. W. J. Whidbee. 279. W. K. Hart. James G. Shelley. W. B. McCord. 280. Nathaniel T. Green. Dan G. Harris. Roy N. Parsons. Robert W. Wade. Madison B. Wade. 281. B. F. Sweaney. Chas.. Sweaney. .las. Sweaney. 2S2. Thos. W. Brown. Robert Zeigler. Wm. M. Harley. Milton ,D. Joseph. Fred L: Tripp. 284. E. M.' Trew. 288. L. H. Martin. Wm. M. Martin. 290. George Suter. 297. W. H. Cawden. Slaten Caven. Mart Goodwin. M. V. Murphy. 299. Holley V Brocket. James C. Finch. Edgar E. Guthrie. Wm. C. Hack. Henry A. Humphrey. Edward V" Ingels. Charles F. Jackels. li'rank D. Miles.
Appendix. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Owen P. McPherson. Albert M. Peck. Frank Pike. Albert A. Shade. Cordell C. Webb. 300. Henry Rea. 302. Louis Hertz. John J. Waterston. 303. Larkin H. Calloway. Alva M. Forney. John Kryselmire. Thos. E. McKiddy. .J. \V. McDowell. M. K. Sargent. Joseph Wall. 304. W. A. Rodgers. T. A. Hall. 307. Wesley G. Woollen. 308. Rufus E. Holder. 316. Ambrose D. Dall. Noel F. Gibbirds. J os. A. Henske. Dwight W. McEwen. Wm. P. Morse. Albert L. Orr. Roland D. Perkins. John A. RitzIer. Chas. G. Sherman. Richard H. Simmons. Junius D. Smythe. Max T. Stone. ' Sidney T. Stout. Jay H. Whitney. Dudley B. Williams. 'Wm. J. Wood. 323. W. W路. Lundy. Gordon D.:M:ills. Thos. T. Raxter. David Rosenstreter. Everett Dunn. 325. Thos. G. Watterson. 327. E. O. Cartwright. H. J. Dwyer. E. S. Johnson. T. E. Thornburgh. 331. Herbert A. Chapman. Ed ward H. Eckel John A. Flourn~y. Frank Fowles. Martin W. Jackson.
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222 No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Clay C. McDonald. Forest E. Pope. Wm. K. Sietz. Dennis \V. Sullivan. 335. Ashley A. Ash. Rush Albright. Chas. C. Carter. Roy A. Farnham. David Gotthelf. Chas. W. Graber. Leon II. Hand. Orville A. Hurst. Archie H. Joiner. Albert A. Kennedy. Wm. H. :Mills. Hardin R. Prather. Jake E. Rothenbarger. Maurice' Sternberg. Wm. V. White. . .Tames H. Wadleigh. .las. M. Maret. Rock Stoddard. \Vm. O. Custer. 336. Uland O. Ballard. 339. Eph. Jones. H. J. Meyer. Marion Naylor. 340. Charles R. Bruce. Glenn R. Donaldson. J. Earl Donaldson. Wilbur H. Dunn. Geo. H. Kelly. Victor H. Loth. Geo. H. Marshall. Robt. W. Prescott. 344. Wm. Grosche. G. O. Lilly. J. C. Nolan. R. E. Fallis. C. H. Williams. A. J. Peterson. C. H. Guile. R. F. Campbell. A. E. Clueter. W. S. Wray. 345. M. R. Kincannon. R. F. Whitwell. Z. S. Blackwell. Henry M. Beal. P. L. Crossman.
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No. of Lodge. Name of Party. B. H. Coon. F. C. Gardner. .J. B. Hinkson. W. A. Kirkpatrick. A. D. Kelly. W. E. Morgan. C. H. Prebble. W. S. Rusk. R. M. Sheppard. W. S. Sohosky. J. R. Sharp. R. R. Trimble. E. W.. Hurst. O. E. Lichleter. A. E. McClaren. 347. Samuel H. Yeater. D. H. Stickney. 路Walter Reed. 348. Lee L. Coleman. 352. Wm. R. Bradshaw. 3fi5. Joe St. John. 359. Henry Lovely. T. E. Stovall. 360. Ira L. Berk. Frank S. Barks. Wm. C. Flynn. Edward M.Hodgman. Edwin D. Lucky. Jos. J. Taylor. Frank H. Vinci!. 3路61. Peter Kelber. 363. Chancy Johnson. Chas. Redhage. Chas. Ferguson. . J. Wm. Watters. Edwin Short. Orvil Alexander. J. L. Lewis. Wm. A. Davis. 364. Frank Barnes. Clark Salyers. 366. Frank J. Koehl. Philo T. Starr. Albert A. Bath. James F. Waddill. Daniel Kent. Harry M. Harris. A. G. Duffie.. John W. Tinsman. C. C. Norton.
1915.] No. of Lodge. Name of Party. John R. Stevenson. 370. James E. Timmons. 373. Joseph Stockton. Frank C. Schultz. Chance Dickson. 374. Matthew Dickerson. Lewis A. Hardcastle. James H. Hilton. Alfred Kennedy. .John M. Murphy. Philip Neal. James T. Simpson. Tho111as L. Whittin. 375. \"'m. P. Trower. 376. Herman Werth.' .John W. Baile. Milton L. James. 378. Stewart J. Hull. :~80. M. C. Myers. 382. Walter L. Wagner. 383. Wm. T. Ayers'. B. Clyde Bennington. Joseph C. Baker. J. M. Carl. A. L. Galloway. Arthur Henbist. C. G. Kelly. G. C. Ledgewood. John H. Mitchell. M. Y. May. Benry Porter. Arthur G. Porter. S. R. Reynolds. Thos. D. Steele. Jas. Waddell. 384. Frank Simmons. Jno. J. Stegald. Richard S. Paris. Geo. Fritz. 389. Lorie Butcher. James H. Courtney. Sherman Fassett. L. M. Kidwell. Paul J. Purdy. John L. Piles. 390. H. G. Clevenger. Au reB us Doggett. Solomon Frazier. N. H. McNeal. R. J. Turrentine.
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No. of Lodge. Name of Party.. 394. Wm. Metz. Geo. A. Duncan. Thos. B. Vincent. W. H. Schoonover. R. H. Dunn. Wm. Baxter. Chester Van Brunt. 395. Marion Davis. S. W. Preuitt. 400. Brad. B. Miner. Burt Dummitt. 403. B. S. Pratt. C. L. Browning. B. C. Woods. W. A. Ingram. LaRue Reading. Geo. \V. Witty. J. W. Phillips. G. W. DeLozier. 406. Robert L. White. A. R. Zimmerman. 407. Edward J. Allen. 411. Thomas F. Hensley. Noah A. Murrell. 412. Ed Hastain. VV. J. Jackson. 414. John B. Walker. Robert Symonds. 416. Edward J. Kaufman. Joseph Scherzinger.417. A. E. Poinsett. Ollie Crump. Mason Snider. Calvin Blaize. 420. Henry W. Barth. Clarence E. Gillingwater. Samuel D. Helm. Chas. C. Rupert. Christ L. Stange. Arthur Wolf. 422. E. F. Binder. W. W. Anthony. J. E. Guinn. 路E. V. Horner. Philip B. Peyton. John L. Robertson. Douglas Stevenson. 423. R. L. Vencill. Ed R. Bane. Ronie. German.
224 No. of Lodge.. Name of Party. Fred M. Starr. O. J. Starr. J. M. Vencill. Chas. Riggs. Geo. M. Root. Wm. Strubel'. Wm. Jobe. A. K. Gillespie. Evert 路Willis. 426. John M. Hix. 427. Wm. R. Minear. 430. .J. M. Miner. \V. H. Noblet. .T. J. D. Taylor. R. B. Amonett. 435. John D. James. Horace W. Byrd. John Farris. A. J. Mead. John F. Smith. 436. .John O'Blenness. A. W. Rose. 438. Lewis Hayes. Vall Williams. 439. M. J. Compton. 441. D. T. Sawyer. 443. James .F. .Tones. .Tos. G. McCarthy. Geo. S. Hoke. Albert Sidney Johnson. Herman F. Kopcke. 444. S. H. Degroffenreid. James Stokes. 445. Jacob Caplan. Reuben IVT. Davis. M. E. Montgomery. Chas.. Ehrengart, Sr. 446. Charles A. Sarber. Ira E. Altemose. Ralph M. Bass. John B. Brown. Benj. F. Carter. J os. 1... Causey. Gilbert Duncan. Geo. K. ftIubbard. Geo. H. Prime. E. .A. Segrave.Chas. E. McDonald. Louis F. Nelson. 447. J. H. Lock.
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No. of Lodge. Name of Party. A. Greenwald. .I.E. McGuire. 449. P. W. Flagg. 450. C. E. Clark. Richard Calvert. H. A. Graves. n. C. Idol. Y. E. Muir. :K S. Moad. .J. B.. McCarthey. VV. H. Nigh. A. Paterson. 451. Wm. 0: Hively. 454. Geo. W. Atkinson. T. F. Baker. O. W. Grannis. Frank S. Hunt. Isaiah Kirby. W. VI. Sell. .J. C. Stephens. 460. Ira Young. George Stephens. Ernest E. Roberts. Louis L. Robin, Jr. 463. S. Monday. 467. Chas. A. Clingman. 472. Geo. N. Hanna. 474. Geo. S. Miller. Milton S. Richards. 475. Lewis Hedgecock. Chas. Sheppard. 476. Thos. G. Graves. Wallace K. Jones. Chas. A. Morris. James'\'. McKinney. Sam Roberts. James T. Rogers. 477. 'V. A. Adkins. J. H. G. Bench. "\V. M. Rose. P. W. Todd. 478. W. EcM ore. W. M. 路Hobson. A. O'Connor. 479. Geo. Templeton. S. H. Smalley. \V. A. Kithcart. T. G. Pitchford. Chas. Allen. 480. Samuel C. Conway.
1915. ] No. of Lorlge. Name of Party. James S. Gammon. W. W. Twyman. 481. R. G. Epperly. A. N. Maupin. 482:' J. M. Tergus. William Hurt. T. A. Snodgrass. 483. T. J. Hanna. J. B. Johnstull. Chas. Worley. 486. Wrn. P. Gains. 487. E. B. Bradford. Geo. E. Turner. 489. J. B. Bright. Thomas Johnson. 491. .T. H. Laird. D. E. Nation. 498. John Bills. Jesse Brooks. Charles Wolter. 505. S. A. Drowning. Irwin Knox. B. P. Green. E. H. Brown. 507. Calvin J. Burch. A. H. Garrett. Henry Gobin'. John Gobin. D. A. Helfin. Chas. A. Lemon. Wm. P. Lemon. 路Wrn. J. Linebaugh. L. H. McCommon. John McDermott. T. J. Wallace. Ab. Williams. 508. .T. H. Landis. J. R. Wright. 512. '''m H. Hopkins. A. Will Marsh. 515. Geo. W. Bowring. Jesse W.Crumm. Chas. W. Cassity. Oscar E. Pamlee. 520. Martin C. Blevens. Wm. H. Miller, Jr. Lewis Petiot. Robert Stewart. J. L. We.st. 521. R. :m. Collins.
Appendix. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. J. II. Malton. J. R. Newman. 522. Nom/an B. Bailey. Wm. H. Gibbens. Ed H. Heitman. James L. Martin. 路.Tohn S. Shanks. Emil A. Barth. John W. Boling. Wrn. L. Brigg's. J as. B. Crawford. John W. Covington. Henry S. Evans. Carl F. Gehring. Harry H. Hickman. Wm. P. Parker. Chas. A. Pierson. Philip Shaffer. Geo. C. Stephens. Wm. T. Thero. Owen T. Ward. 523. Wm. Hadlock. fi24. P. M. Bosley. .J. H. George. W. L. Hall. T. R. Keith. Melvin Wyatt. 527. J. C. Herron. D. F. Bradley. F. H. Dawson. .T. P. Wayne. 533. W. C. Hill. A. J. Kistler. 536. J. :M. Endicott. Hugh M. Shipley. Claud U. Powell. John Dwyer. 54 L Ira Boynton. 542. Chas. A. Tush. 543. Jas. D. Avery. Geo. W. Miller. C. E. Kendrick. John E. Seal. 544. A. L. LaFon. Geo. Adams. 545. O. J. Cullins. Sylvester Doggett. .Tos. H. Grant. W. U. Gibbs. Melvin Mouser.
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No. of Lodge. Name of Party. M. A. Meyer. Reehan Hassan. Frank Stilts. • 547. Walter L. Ballentyne. Chas. E. Decker. Ralph E. Dudley. J. Ed..Jewell. Leon Keller. Thomas J. Robertson. Chas. E. Wagan. 549. J. B. Coons. Helan Ziegler. 551. Frank Brown. Fred Cross. Gust Kinzer. John Hunt. W. S. Turpin. Henry McLarney. A. S; Landon. Ed Zimmer. .John L. Hahn. V.,r. B. Wood. A. .T. Bono. 553. John Allee. 556. Maurice E. Christopher. 557. H. L. Cunningham.. , Baxter Hughes. Alfred J. Boone. 560. Thomas M. Fowler. 563. Walter V. Smith. Sidney Wilburn. Wm. H. Woods. John G. Reardin. Joseph Ricker. Geo. T. Stallman. Fred H. Chambers. Nat. Franklin. E. H. Gurney. Harry L. Knapp. .T ohn F. Mills. Burnes V. Moore. Benj. Yates. 564. 'V. T. Brown. Oscar McAllister. W. N. Nickell. John Smith. Jerome Stovall. John Thompson. Chas. Warren. Roy P. Warren.
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No. of Lodge. Name of Party. J. E. Warren. A. H. Lowen. 566. James A. Bailey. John A. Dick. Thos. A. Forrester. Ed Z. Jackson. Oscar Miller. Wm. C. Robyn. 569. 'William J. Adkins. .1. H. Cardwell. Luther C. Sherman. 573. W. R. Black. E. B. Shelby. John Hayes. Pleas Adkins. W. D. Collins. R. L. Childress. M. D. Renolds. John W. Wiggs. E. G. Williams. . D. M. Miller. 575. Albert S. Fisher. 578. James F. Evans. Henry Birdman. Eugene R. Livingstone. Eugene Lee Myers. 5~3. ·Wm. E: Shirley. S. W.· Stephens. Thos. Latham. L. L. Payton. S. L. Vanlaningham. Wrn. Tippett. 587. Oscar. Evans. Wilson Rensha\v. 589. Jeff. 1\1 inges. 590. S. L. Bowman. J. M. Allen. Wm. E. Looney. 593. Carbon. Baker. 594. J. H. Bradley. .John Dodge. Charles Grace. R. E. :Minner. Geo. Aldridge. 598. W. F. Williams. 601. F. J. Lasar. Wm. Joyce. Wrn. Mehl. 602. F. 'V. Cable. W. H. Glorins.
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1915.] No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Ceo. T. Lipp. W. B. Allen. I. E. Sykes. Sidney Calvert. Wm. Scott. .T. H. Smith. 603. G. H. Fox. 605. S. B. Stradley. K. Dean. 608. Wm. P. Camp. A. .T. Langston. .Tames Dilph. 614.. Gerald C. Henderson.
No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Oscar A.· Lindgrove. 619. W. A. Cullers. 621. .T. F. Falkerson. 623. W. L. Biggs. Roscoe T. Biggs. 627. Wru. Ashbaugh. 629. Walter K. Baker. R. C. Carpenter. 631. Harry G. Hamsher. Oliver D. Jones. Herman Shapiro• E. R. Sonnanstine.
SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 2. Joseph M. Fassell. 105. Jas. B. Gordon. 129. John F. Kimes. 145. .Tohn Shoemate. 156. J. P. Forsee.
No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 237. Thomas L. Mason. 294. ,John H. Bissett. 883. S. W. li"rost. 575. Harry L. Angerer. 581. Clifford E. Gore.
EXPELLED. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 2. John S. Seibert. 3. Harry J. Feb. 9. Richard F. Goodnow. 73. J. B. Cunningham. 78. Wm. T. Elam. 79. Frank P. Wheatley. 92. D. H. McClintock. 96. Chas. H. Douglas. 99. Andrew J. Chandler. 103. Warren Smith. Ill. Virgil :M. L. 'Vare. 137. Samuel S. Whitlock. E. T. Pate. 145. Wm. D. Shoemate. 154. .John H. Hahn. 221. 'Walker Dix. 237. V. S. Johnston. 244. W. W, Reed,
No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 267. Harry R. Roberts. 274. T. D. Fawcette. J. C. Burk. 307. Henry T. Sykes. 316. Robert L. Williams. 323. James McC. Kraner. 326. John F. Scllaffef. 327. Chas. 1\1. Cady. 331. Geo. W. Stanahan. Geo. H. Wyatt. 339. J. B. Willis. 347. Greem'ilie J. Cram. 376. Samuel J. MusRer. 401. Adolphus Steel. 417. .1. A. Withers. 461. A. Clellan Tindle. 47ft Andy J ..Johnson. 478. A. R. Moore.
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No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 555. T. L. Atkisson .. 581. William Terry. 601. Beverly C. Stevens.
REINSTATED. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 2. Walter A. Rapp. 4. Charles EWell. W. C. Snoddy. 5. Cha8. "V. Vestal. Francis M. Wolf. 9. Thos. H. McDearmon. Richard M. Johnson. Joseph Wheless. 10. John Gerkin. Ifi. W. T. Metz. 16. Frank Johnson. 19. Chas. Selby.
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J. B. P. Smith. James L. Fisher. E. L. Rutledge. H. L. Kessler. Wm. Haberman. Wm. T. Hailey. John T. Carter. Sylvester E. Smith. Wm. E. Arbuthnot. Obe C. Hern. Moses G. Harris. Roy F. Bane. "Vm. S. SeymOtlr. A. S. Caison. James R. Randol. J. W. Tanquary. Thomas Williams. Jesse 13. Phillips. W. P. Rule. Charles A. Jarvis. Geo. Robinson. James B. Evans. William A. Bell. Frank R. 1\1 illhouse. Harry M. Sieber. Roy A. Rallschkolb. J. D. Cahill. Herman J. Meek. John W. ReynolUs.
No. of
Lodge.' Name of Party. n. John C. 路Granger. Walter F. Patterson. 100. Chas. K. Morrison. Geo. W. Reynolds. 104. Wm. C. Chapman. 105. R. R. Levegood. "106. F. A. Brooks. 109. Benjamin M. Ross. 110. F. A. Toler. 116. R. G. Grogan. 118. A. B. Cox. 119. Chas. M. Gill. 124. F. B. Rodecker. 126. Beverly B. McCollum. 131. J. A. Richardson. 135. Michael Elworth. 137. Thomas H. Clayton. W. A. 路Scoville. 144. C. K. Sallee. H. M. Lightfoot. 146. F. D. Manning. 147. William T. Ashhv. Moses H. Craig.. Joseph B. Douglas. W. H. Hackler. Sam'l l<J. McBride. Tho3. H. McKenzie. Seabury F. Leaf. Mark W. H. Preuitt. 148. T. D. S. McCall. '152. W. T. Raines. 156. Ernest Jones. 159. Thomas B. Riley. 162. A. J. \Vells. 165. Wm. 'r. Gilliam. James A. Pedigo. Melville Heflin. 166. Charles Smith. 169. E. B. Gabbert.. 173. A. R. Mercer. J 77, Ed Killion.
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No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Geo. M. Willhite. .T ohn R. Howard. 179. ';Y1n. .T. Kenly. Lester 1\1. Finley. 185. .I. J. Richards. 186. D. W. Griffith. ] 89. Floyd C. Stannard. ] 96. W. E. Lynn. 198. Wm. Vtl. Waugh. Charles Rush. 199. Couch Smith. 201. Vermando Moore. 204. C. E. Grable. 205. Martin Gouldin. 207. Huston Allen. Geo. Vv'. Harwood. 209. Dee Morrow. Lafayette Hull. 218. Henry W. Ammon. 219. John S. Jackson. 220. Harold M. Douglas. John F. Linden. 225. ""m. C. Askin. A. J.Roberson. 226. John G. Turley. 236. John M. May. Marion 1" Myers. 238. Jasper N. Trunell. 243. Hezekiah Gregg. 247. Albert G. Rathel!. 250. Cha".o E. Cochran. 253. H. H. Beebe. E. R. Anderson. 254. Clarence Catron. 255. Joseph Hugon. A. J. Staires. 째 2!l9. Richard H. Booth.. 265. Arthur N. Peters. 266. Jno. P. Kelso. Calvin Ii'. Hays. B. M. Gentry. D. C. Hagerman; 268. Chas. W. Yost. J. C.White. 272. R. M. Hitch. J. W. Carroll. H. J. Maywood. W. G. Slagle. G. M.Moran. T. F. Mitchman.
Appendix. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 273. Chas. A. Mitchell. 276 . George T. Boon. 284. J. A. Melton. W. T. Hill. W. H. Robertson. 293. Asa P. Borger. E. D. Hudgins. 294. Jas. D. Thompson. J. S. Hart. 째A. S. Hatfield. .las. H. Killeon. 296. R. H. Smith. 2!l9. James P. Knisley. J. Frank Lyngar. Herman E. Pearse. John S. Sutherland:303. W. G. Beasley. Wm. G. Jones. 304. George Ii'ox. Chas. Taylor. C. F. Smith. R. J. Fletcher. 307. Thomas Butler. Daniel H. Brown. James O. Caldwell. Daniel H. Emison. Abe McFarland. 309. Wilbur P. Hunt. 314. Ernest Glore. 316. Geo. V. Tudhope. Wm. P. IvL Stevens. Henry O. Wheeler. 317. J. F; Bradley. Andy Anderson. :)21. C. B. Murphy. 323. Wm. H. Hoyt. Chas. A.Wells. Wm. C. Saffley. Alanson D. Aldrich. Conrade Elrick. Geo. W. Fink. Herbert J. Meiss. 324. John R. Farris, Jr. 329. Dan R. Baker. 331. Geoo F. Foster. John C. Lape. Oscar F. Daniels. 333. Geo. P. Sturgis. 335. Alva D. Hannaford. Ed ward Teas.
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No. of Lodge. Narne of Party. 338. .Tohn P. Grimes. .J. N. Grimes. 340. Lorenzo D. Shipman. 345. C. H. Plumb. A. S. Holt. 346. Robert Jones. 347. Walter L. Reed. 352. William 1. Fulton. 355. J. T. Stockton. 360. Harry P. Wells. Lawrence E. Mannion. 361. Robert Humphrey. E. L. Pendleton. 362. .T. T.Willyard. 363. Orvil Alexander. J. L. Lewis. 365. C. A. Langston. 368. S. M. Gragg. Henry F. Wilhite. 372. Laban Anderson. 376. Marion McVey. 377. H. B. Landis. 379. James E. Williams. 386. Samuel J. Gross. 390. Lee E. Logan. 396. Richard Howard. 400. E. A. Cuendet. 401. Ira Lee Burch. ,104. Charles F. Jackson. 406. .J. H. Hughey. Elmer C. Peck. 407. Thomas .T. Dalton. Harry C. Strayer. 408. Albert M. Conrad. Chas. T. Campbell. Andrew J. Guenther. Lee D. Gragg. 416. Thoman 1\1. Trainor. Geo. A. Smithett. 417. M. L. Bryant. 420. Jacob C. Levin. 424. Wm. M. Settle. 430. G. D. Collins. 432. H. L. Lindsay. 433. Francis M. Bryant. Geo. W. Osborn. .Tames A. Rooney. 435. A. E. Brown. 436. Ed. L. Aldrich. 437. 'raylor B. Winn.
Appendix.
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No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 438. L. T. Tinney. Virgil H. Jordon . 440. August Bohnsa_ck. 442. J. O. Dragoo. 445. Richard J. McClure. Walter A. Bruer. 446. Thos. H. Gillespie. Wm. Reid. 450. H. A. Higgins. 456. Ii. H. Hausburger. Jesse E . .Turner. 463. L. C. Barnett. Glenn W. Moorehead. 465. Grant Walter. Hiralll W. Lyle. 477. N. G. Bowers. J. N. Miller. 478. John N. Mize. 48l. David L. Batterton. 487. Samnel H. Dean. Wm. P. Foster. 502. .Tames W. Chamberlai n. Orlando Cort. 505. Henry' Fullerton. 506. Alex L. Henderson. 509. Geo. W. Galbraith. Zacha'riah J. Hill. 512, Joel M. Hood. Junior O. Jones. 522. Roswell E. Thayer. Donald M. Scott. Lawrence Hanley. Robert D. Kercheval. Samuel E. Heatty. Beno Gruenebanm. James H. Johnson. 532. 路Wm. Lowe. 534. J. H. Chiles. 536. Charles W. Ward. 537. S. Bragg. 545. D. M. 0wens. W. P. Barnes. P. E. Richards. 547. Delbert S. Rettig. Chas. R. Pence. 550; C. M. McDaris. Benj. Cunliff. Preston S. Montgomery. George E. Goodell. 557. J. E. Roberts.
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1915.] No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 563. Walter E. Sayman. Geo. O. Coffin. Wm. J. Riley. 570. W. E. Kimmons. 578. Alfred Ramel. Blair O. Steel. 581. E. O. Bennett. C. B. Applegate. 582. John E. Hardin. 583. Herbert ~J. Clark.
Appendix. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 586. Ralph E. Spencer. . 597. W. S. Windsor. 598. Thos. V. Pullen. 602. Clinton C. Bateman. Newton H. Hickman. John A. McCarter. 604. W. H. Smith. 617. Dan W. Myers. 623. Fred.J. Biggs.
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES. No.
Name of Lodge. A.
602. Acacia. 444. Ada. 366. Adair. 355. Adelphi. 590. Advance. 10. Agency. 343. Agricola. 252. Alanthus. 219. Albert Pike. 198. Allensville. 255. Alton.
14l. Amsterdam. 443. 377. 356. 62l. 193. 412. 389. 633. 6. 346. 70. 55. 100. 156. 306. 127. 464. 267. 357. 26. 505.
Anchor. Ancient Craft. Ancient Landmark. Anderson. Angerona. Appleton City:' Arcana: Archie. Ark. Arlington. Armstrong. Arrow Rock. Ash Grove. Ashland. Ashlar. Athens. AullviIle. Aurora. Aux Vasse. Ava. Avalon.
No. -
373. 450. 170. 378. 573. 330. 97. 537. 379. 150. 4l. 510. 535. 557. 594. 153. 102. 337. 101. 449. 195. 45. 597: 587. 135. 334. 80. 86. 203. 233. 501. 275. 442. 254.
C.
B. 217. 591. 116. 353. 367. 365. 3. 393. 632.
Barbee. Barnett. Barnes. Barnesville. Barry. Bayou. Beacon. Bee Hive. Belgrade.
Name of Lodge. Belle. Belton. Benevolence. Berlin. Bernie.. Bertrand. Bethany. Bethel. Billings. Birming. Bismarck. Biswell. Blackwell. Blairstown. Blodgett. Bloomfield. Bloomington. Blue 路'Springs. Bogard. Bois D'Arc. Bolivar. Bonhomme. Bosworth. Branson. Braymer. Breckenridge. Bridgeton. Brookfield. Brumley. Bucklin. Buckner. Bunker. Burlington. Butler.
416. 328. 486. 552. 183. 38. 63. 169. 284.
Cache. Cainsville. Cairo. Calhoun. California. Callao. Cambridge. Camden Point. Canopy.
191 S.] No. 231. 549. 249. 401. 197. 461. 147. 431. 172. 611. 81. 59. 615. 185. 331. 407. 487. 333. 392. 388. 342. 229. 305. 610. 553. 559. 17. 207. 601. 418. 507. 463. 520. 161. 548. 482. 274. 48fi. 168. 534. 533. 120. 4-32. 369. 454. 528. 36. 265.
Name of Lodge. Cardwell. Carl Junction. Carroll. Carterville. Carthage. Caruthersville. Casso Cement. Censer. Centertown. Central. Centralia. Chaffee. Chamois. Charity. Charleston. Chilhowee. Chillicothe. Christian. Chula. Circle. Claflin. Clarence. Clark. Clarksburg. Clarksdale. Clarksville. Clay. Clayton. Clear Creek. Clearmont. Clifton. Clifton Heights. Clifton Hill. Clinton. Clintonville. Cold Spring. Cold Water. Colony. Columbia. Comfort. Compass. Competition. Composite. Continental. Conway. Cooper. Corinthian.
Appel'ldLr.
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No. 323. 600. 282. 561. 287. 606. 519. 368. 586. 312. 525. 227. 14.
Name of l.. . odge. Corner Stone. Cosby. Cosmos. Cowgill. Craft. Craig. Crane. Crescent Hill. Criterion. Cuba. Cunningham. Cypress. Cyrene.
492. 539. 386. 400. 562. 88. 137. 180. 119. 39. 532. 325. 300.
:Caggett. Dawn. Dayton. Decatur. Deepwater. Defiance.
D.
285. 630. 384. 575. 291. 318. 599. 607. 595. 497. 121. 278. 73. 27. 405. 577. 332. 441.
De~phian.
Des Moines. De Soto. DeWitt. Dexter. Dockery. Doric.
E. Earl. East Gate. East Prairie. Easter. Edina. Eldorado. Elvins. Eminence. Emmanuel. Equality. Erwin. Essex. Eureka. Evergreen. Everton. Ewing. Excello. Excelsior.
No.
Name of Lodge. F.
483. 290. 44. 619. 132. 47. 345. 281. 542. 339. 261. 23. 214. 578. 453. 554. 212. 192. 363. 352. 89. 48.
Fairfax. Fairmount. Fair Play. Fairview. Farmington. Fayette. Fellowship. Fenton. Ferguson. Fidelity. Florence. Florida. Forest City. Forest Park. Forsyth. Foster. Four Mile. Frankford. Fraternal. Friend. Friendship. Fulton. G.
515. 106. 423. 359. 522. 422. 465. 125. 9. 250. 427. 475. 218. 72. 436. 397. 289. 514. 579. 276. 618. 272. 66. 173.
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Appendix.
234
Galena. Gallatin. Galt. Garrett. Gate City. Gate of the Temple. Gaynor City. Gentryville. George Washington. Glensted. Glenwood. Golden. Good Hope. Gorin. Gothic. Gower. Graham. Granby. Grandin. Grand River. Grandview. Granite. Grant City. Gray Summit.
No. 159. 425. 414. 107. 178. 589. 474.
Name of Lodge. Green City. Green Ridge. Greensburg. Greenville. Griswold. Grove Spring. Guilford. H.
216. 336. 224. 188. 322. 171. 395. 21. 571. 459. :~54.
37. 477. 123. 288. 187. 104. 211. 527. 364. 455. 362. 279. 262. 49. 251. 239. 21.5. 580. 4.
130. 32. 415. 30.
Hale City. Hallsville. Hamilton. Hannibal. Hardin. Hartford. Hatfield. Havana. Hayti. Hazelwood. Hebron. Hemple. Henderson. Hermann. Hermitage. Hermon. Heroine. Hickory Hill. Higbee. Higginsville. Hinton. Hiram. Hogle's Creek. Holden. Holt. Hope. Hopewell. Hornersville. Houston. Howard. Hume. I:Iumphreys. Hunnewell. Huntsville. I.
410. 581. 76.
Iberia. III mo. Independence.
No. 54. 536. 381. 154. 143. 420. 446.
Name of Lodge. Index. Ingomar. Ionia. Ionic. Irondale. Itaska. Ivanhoe. J.
82. 541. '447. 500. 564. 398. 43. 315. 480. 164. 321. 457. . . 335. 411.
Jackson. Jacksonville. Jacoby. Jameson. Jamesport. Jasper. Jefferson. Jerusalem. Jewel. Joachim. Jonathan. .T onesburg. Joplin. Joppa. K.
220. 311. 329. 68. 243. 376. 309. 118. 313. 264. 105. 484. 245. 582.
Kansas City. Kearney. Kennedy. Kennett. Keystone. King Hill. King Hiram. Kingston. Kingsville. Kirbyville. Kirksville. Kirkwood. Knob Noster. Koshkonong. L.
222. 83.
115. 437. 489. 292.
235
Appendix.
1915.]
La Belle. Laclede. Laddonia. Lafayette. Lakeville. Lamar.
No. 460. 574. 531. 237. 253. 506. 145. 598. 77. 494. 149. 31. 302. 138. 326. 152. 51. 521. 488. 257. 259. 268. 128. 409. 403. 394.
Name of Lodge. Lambskin. La Monte. Lane's Prairie. La Plata. Laredo. Lathrop. Latimer. Leadwood. Lebanon. Lewistown. Lexington. Liberty. Lick Creek. Lincoln. Linn. Linn Creek. Livingston. Lockwood. Lock SprIng. Lodge of Ligbt. Lodge of Love. Lodge of Truth. Lorraine. Louisville. Lowry City. Lucerne.
M. 433. 91. 626. 112. 406. 402. 240. 543. 320. 623. 566. _ 481. 110. 616. 390. 165. 324. 146. 260. 458. 16.
Mack's Creek. Madison. Magnolia. Maitland. Malden. Malta. Manes. Mansfield. Many Springs. Maple. Maplewood. Marceline. Marcus. Marion. Marionville. Maryville. McDonald. McGee. Mechanicsville. Melville. Memphis.
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No. 95. 35.
No. 429. 270. ] 75. 529. 473. 470. 372. 157. 358.
Name of Lodge. Meramec. Mercer. 2. Meridian. 544. Mexico. , 85. Miami. 244. Middle Fabius. 42. Middle Grove. 516. Milford. 567. Miller. 151. Milton. 471. Mineral. 1. Missouri. 639. Mizpah. 344. Moberly. 144. Modern. 612. Mokane. 129. Monett. 295. Moniteau. 64. Monroe. 490. Montevallo. 246. Montgomery City. 58. Monticello. 408. Montrose. 186. Morality. 603. Morehouse. 184. Morley. 351. Mosaic. 5S8. Moscow.. 294. Mound City. 628. Moundville. 614. Mount Washington. 158. Mountain Grove. 637. Mountain View. 382. Mt. Ararat. 476. Mt. Hope. 449. Mt. Olive. 40. Mt. Moriah. 99. Mt. Vernon. 327. Mt. Zion. 338. Myrtle. 221. Mystic Tie. ~.
25. 568. 560. _. 247. 60. ] 99. 307.
Naphtali. Naylor. Nelson. Neosho. New Bloomfield. New Hope. New London.
622.
181. 583.
[Sept. Name of Lodge. New Madrid. New Salem. Newton. Niangua. Nineveh. Nodaway. Nonpareil. North Star. Northwest. Norwood. Novelty. Novinger.
O. 163. 134. 576. 139. 518. 303. 317. 7. 624.
297.
Occidental. Olean. Oli ve .Branch. Oregon. Oriental. Osage. Osborn. O'Sullivan. Owensville. Ozark.
P. 241. 18. 140. 19. 617. 308. 65. 1]. 3],,9. 499. 498. 551. 92. 502. 136. 472. 399. 182. 314. -
Palestine. Palmyra. Papinsville. Paris Union. Park. Parrott. Pattonsburg. Pauldingville. Paulville. Paynesville. Pee Dee. Pendleton. Perseverance. Philadelphia. Phoenix. Pickering. Pike. Pilot Knob. Pine.
1915.] No. 108. 428. 469. 504. 113. 160. 142. 467. 176. 79. 349. 232. 209. 166. 242. 131. 556. 546. 503. 179. 148. 190. 596. 383.
Appendix.
Name of Lodge. Pineville. Pittsville. Plato. Platte City. Plattsburg. Pleasant. Pleasant Grove. Pleasant Hope. Point Pleasant. Polar Star. Pollock. Polo. Poplar Bluff. Portageville. Portland. Potosi. Prairie. Prairie Hill. Prairie Home. Pride of the West. Purdy. Putnam. Puxieo. Pythagoras.
Q. 380. 196.
Queen City. Quitman.
R. 478. 33. 258. 201. 451. 391. 584. 468. 280. 570. 167. 479. 385. 57. 361. 13. 530. 496.
Racine. Ralls. Ravanna. Ravenwood. Raymore. Raytown. Red Bird. Red Oak. Reed Spring. Republic. Revere. Rich Hill. Richland. Richmond. Riddick. Rising Sun. Ritchey. Robert Burns.
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No. Name of Lodge. 67. Rocheport. 248. Rochester. 435. Rockbridge. 269. Rock Prairie. 341. Rockville. 213. Rolla. 550. Rose Hill. 40.4. Rosendale. 426. Rothville. 204. Rowley. 316. Rural. 238. Rushville. 90. Russellville. 572. Rutledge.
S. 225. 226. 208. 424. 298. 462. 293. 71. 508. 448. 126. 236. 517. 513. 585. 625. 256. 228. 371. 304. 310. 75. 511.
266. 271. 206. 200. 547. 466. 296. 524. 347. 155. 96. 273.
Salem. Saline. Salisbury. Samaritan. Sampson. Santa Fe. Sarcoxie. Savannah. Saxton. Schell City. Seaman. Sedalia. Seligman. Senath. Shamrock. Sheffield. Shekinah. Shelbina. S.heldon. Signal. Sikeston. Silex. Skidmore. Social. Solomon. Somerset. Sonora. South Gate. Southwest. Sparta. Spickardsville. Spring Creek. Spring Hill. St. Andrews. St. Clair.
238 No. 588. 234. 230. 28. 78. 20. 93. 109. 419. 133. 634. 538. 523. 283. 592. 608. 604. 174.. 69. 555. 263.
Name of Lodge. St. Francisville. St. Francois. St. James. St. John's. St. Joseph. St. Louis. St. Marks. Stanberry. Star. Star of the West. Steele. Stella. Stinson. Stockton. Stoutsville. Strafford. Strasburg. Sturgeon. Sullivan. Summerville. Summit.. T.
565. 438. 299. 177. 569. 56. 631. 111. 638. 205. 122. 440. 34. 360. 635. 114.
350. 12.
Tebbetts. Temperance. Temple. Texas. Tiff City. Tipton. Tower Grove'. Trenton. Triangle. Trilumina.. Triplett. Trowel. Troy. Tuscan. Tuscumbia. Twilight. Tyrian. Tyro.
U. 593. 124.. 210. 5. 495.
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Appendix.
Union. Union Star. Unionville. Untted. Unity.
No. 421. 286.
Name of Lodge. Urbana. Urich. V.
413. 629. 509. 491. 493. 452.' 117. 609. 94. 62.
Valley. Valley Park. Van Buren. Vandalia. Vernon. Verona. Versailles. Victory. Vienna. Vincil. W.
348. 52. 605. 456. 627. 74. 87. 61. 526. 375. 235. 636. 512. 98. 84. 22. 613. 194. 46. 445. 103. 396. 15. 53. 340. 202. 434. 301. 417~
162.
374.
Wadesburg. Wakanda. Walker. Wallace. Wallace Park. Warren. Washington. Waverly. Wayne. Waynesville. Weatherby. Weaubleau. Webb City. Webster. Webster Groves. Wellington. Wellston. Wellsville. Wentzville. West Gate. West View. Wâ‚Źstern Light. Western Star. Weston. Westport. Westville. Wheeling. White Hall. White Water. Whitesville. Wilderness.
1915.] No. 620. 8. 370. 191. 29. 540. 430. 277. 223. 387. 24.
Name of Lodge. Willard. Williamsburg. Williamstown. Wilson. Windsor. Winigan. Winona. Wm. D. Muir. Woodlawn. Woodside. Wya~onda.
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239 Name of Lodge. X.
50.
Xenia.
563.
York.
545. 189.
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GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT.
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Lodge.
County.
1 Misso~ri .•......... , St. LOu~s 2 MeridIan St. LoUIs 3 Beacon ' St. Louis '" 4 Howard New Franklin 5 United 1 Springfield 6 Ark Newark 7 O'Sullivan I Walnut Grove S Williamsburg ' Williamsburg 9 Geo. Washington St. Louis 10 Agency Agency 11 Pauldingville Wright City 12 ' Tyro. .. .. .. .. Caledonia 13 Rising Sun :. Parkville 14 Cyrene............ Eolia.............. 15 Western Star Winston 16 Memphis .........•. Memphis. ......•... 17 Clarksville ' Clarksville 18 Palmyra Palmyra 19 Paris Union Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 I St. Louis 1 St. Louis 21 : Havana : :McFall............. 22; "'ellington DeKalb. 23 Florida Florida............ 24 Wyaconda I LaGl·ange. 25 :Kaphtali. " St. Louis 26 Ava : Ava. 27 Evergreen : New Haven 28, St. John ! HannibaL 29 Windsor I Windsor .. , .. .. 30 Huntsville ' Huntsville......... 31 Liberty i Liberty 32 HUmPhreys , Humphreys 33 Ralls. Centre :l4 Troy " Troy 1
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i-1st and 3rd Thursdays. .'I Edward A. Mathers. Anthony F. Ittner ~\.1'thur V. Schopp .. Thos. C. Kuhnle 2d and 4th Thursdays. Ferdinand H. Binder F. L. Magoon : 2d and 4th Thursdays. Howard 'W. A. Canale C. F. Lee 2d and 4th Saturdays. Greene David T. Kizer M. F. Smith 3d Monday each month. Knox 7. vVillis B. Meinar M ..J. McEntire Saturday on or after full moon. Greene A. Dean Wright. J. S. McLemore ~. Tuesday before full moon. Callaway T. L. yates R. Thos. Tate Saturday after full moon. Dan W. Oviatt Wm. L ..Reynolds 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Buchanan CYI'US Kline W. E. Goins 1st & 3d Sat., ex. JulY-Aug., 1st Sat. , Warren C. W. Miller -E. A. Fluesmeier Fri. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. 1 Washington O. E. Moore .....•. ivVm. J. Dent. Saturday on or before full moon. ' Platte Grover P. Alton ..•. Wm. H. Givens Saturday on or before full moon. Pike , Charles Robinson H. G. Lewis Saturday on or before full moon. Daviess -: Dell Alleman G. A. McvVilliams .. 'l:sa~. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. Scotland R. :.\1. Barnes C. F. Sanders Fnday on or before full moon. Pik~ 1 Oscar C. Holmes Geo. I-I. Ferree .. , 1st Thursday and 3d Saturday. Manon , Samuel .J. Feaster Jno. J. Suter 2d and 4th Thursdays. :Monroe : T. G. Bassett. "Jas. J. Browning 2d and 4th Mondays. Abraham B. Frey .• 'H. A. Steiner 2d and 4th Vlednesdays. Gentry Maschil 'Manring .•. Geo. R. "Veller Saturday on or before full moon. Buchanan S. D. Call B. B. VanHoozer 1st Saturday each month. Monroe D. P. Violett. W. H. McCreery Saturday on or before full moon. Lewis David A. Childers .. Leslie Edwards 1st and 3d ThurSdays. Harry L. Crown Arthur S. Morey 2d and 4th Thursdays. Douglas....... Andrew P. Miller .. Henderson Inman 3d Saturday. Franklin F. Hempelmann M. F. Connally 2d and 4th Mondays. Marion Clem F. Glll ...•.•• Wm. H. Blackshaw .. 1st and 3d Mondays. Henry , John H. Hart. Henry C. Churchill. 'Ilst and 3d Tuesdays. Randolph 1 H. H. Malone ..•.•• H. L. Rutherford 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Clay ooi Burton Maltby Tno. F. De Berry 2d and 4th Mondays. , Sullivan \V. R. Allen ....•..• W. E. Alexander ISat. on or bef. f. m. and 2d Fri. after. ' Ralls ; H. P. Binney IE. A. Keithly 2d and 4th Saturdays. 1 Lincoln Geo. M. Penn iJas. S. Owen ,,!2d and 4th Saturdays. !
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79 Polar Star ! St. Louis ' Joseph L. Kohnel' .. 'IEdWin P. Ambler 1st and 3d Fridays. 80 Bridgeton ' Bridgeton, " St. Louis ,., A. W. Van Nort. vVm. J. Goddard 1st and 3d Thursdays. 81 Central. Molino............. Audrain l!'rank C. Towles, D. :VI. Slonaker 2d Saturday. 82 Jackson Linneus............ Linn E. J. Conger , .. !H. E. Symons 1st and 3d Fridays. 83 Laclede ......•..... ; Lebanon , Laclede ; E. E. Elliott H. T. Wright. Wednesday before full moon. 84 Webster Groves .... '. Webster Groves. . . .. St. Louis.. . . . . .. Leo. C. Dziatzko :Geo. A. Shepardson .. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 85 Miami. .....•.... "; Miami. , .. Saune "'IR. Edmon~s :J. F. Webster Friday on or before full moon. 86 Brookfield .•....... ~ Brookfield: Linn "IFellx P. AllIson :Chas. W. Hoffman 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 87 Washington ·1 Greenfield .. ,. Dade Hugh Stapp IHugh Harrison .. , l"riday on or before full moon. 88 Defiance .....•...... Sheridan. . . . . . . . . .. \Vorth !Porter Rickabaugh .. iR. J. Crawford ...•.. , Frl. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. 89 Friendship ,.j Chillicothe '" .. Livingston Ii .Jesse Bartlett E. ·Walsh 1st and' 3d Fridays. 90 Russellville / Russellville, . . . . .. .. Cole L. \V. Glover C. S. Glover , Saturday on or before full moon. 91 Madison / Madison Monroe i.Tames A. Powell. .. Geo. L. Timbrook 2d and 4th 'Vednesdays.. 92 Perseverance 1 Louisiana., Pike : F. "V. Wenkle Albert::\1. Parson !lst and 3d Tuesdays. 93 St. Marks Cape Girardeau..... Cap~ Girardeau.lvV. P. Caruthers Geo. W, Wa~ker !2d and 4th Tuesdays. 94 Vienna ··, Vienna..... .. .. .. .. MarIes ......•. 'IB, F. Branson , L. B. Hutchison :Saturday before full moon. 95 Meramec : Eureka.......... .. St. Louis G. P. Kraus Chas. H. Couch ISaturday before full moon. 96 St. ·Andrews .I Sh·elbyville. .. . .. . .. Shelby [.T. M. Ennis Geo. O. Tannehill. Frl. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. 97 Bethany ; Bethany........... Harrison IJohn .S. I\'ally Jno. W. Kenyon 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 98 Webster i Marshfield..... vVebster Thomas 'Varden VII. P. McKnight. Friday on or after full moon. 99 Mt. Vernon : Mt. Vernon , Lawrence ....•. Charles R. Landrum. R. C. Sedwick lst and 3d Saturdays. 100 Ash Grove .. , , .. 'I Ash Grove , , Greene Thos. F. Culbertson .. VV. Ralph Searcy 2d and 4th Thursdays. 101 Bogard .. :......... Bog~rd Carroll "'fa~vin H.enc1erson. 'jHarr y }~. Coburn 2d. and 4th ~aturdays. 102 Bloomington Bevier , Macon D.li. BurrIs 'ID.:VL Williams 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 103 West View ' .Millersville Cape Girardeau. Dale S. Miller .Ina. C. Snider Saturday on or after full moon. 104 Heroine Kansas City Jackson John L. Cowal't Leo Adler 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 105 Kirksville Kirksville .. ···.·· .. ·1 Adair ·1 N. H. Baum H. ,V. Van Skike 1st and 3d Tuesdays. 106 Gallatin Gallatin Daviess Geo. F. Rlxey John T. Cope 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 107 Green.ville G:eenville "Vayne ......••• '.T. ;. Meador ...•.... C. ~ilster 1st and 3d '.rhursdays. 108 Pinevllle Pll1evlIIe·· .. ····.··· McDonald C. Z. Kelley Lewls I elley ,Friday on or before full moon. 109 Stanberry Stanberry Gentry .. · ...•.. Edward B. Wilson. S. M. Hinkley 1st and 3d Saturdays. 110 Marcus Fredericktown Madison ,V. M. Hunter ...••. E. P. Francis 1st and 3d Saturdays. III Trenton · Trenton · .. · .. ·11 Grundy IMarlon W. Ewing •• A. O. Ginn ,1st and 3d Thursdays. 112 Maitland .. :....... Maitland Holt. Ira Williams ••••••• Lafe Dawson Zd and 4th Saturdays. 113 Plattsburg Plattsburg Clinton ,S. F. Thurman ...•• C. W. Chastain ...•...!saturda y on or before full moon. 114 Twilight. Columbia Boone 1 Edwin A. Fessenden J. F. Oliver '" 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 1
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479 Rich Hill Rich Hill Bates [ Geo. G. Lane ......• W. W. Ferguson, Jr.. 2d and 4th Mondays. 480 JeweL '" Pleasant Hlll Cass 'John Holloway ...•• Geo. \V. Smith '2d Friday. 481 Marceline Marcellne Linn ' George W. Early ..• W. E. Parks 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 482 ClIntonvllle El Dorado Springs .. ", Cedar ,. Frank W. Elllott. .. Thos. "'vV. Snodgrass .. Sat. on or bet. t. m. and 2 wks. atter. 483 Fairfax Fairfax j Atchison Clyde O. Strickland. A. F. NeaL 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 484 Kirkwood Kirkwood ......•.... St. Louis Thos. W. Mabrey Hugo S. Jacobi , 2d and 4th Mondays. 485 Cold Wafer ' DrexeL ; Ca"s , Homer Beatty .. , IChas. F. Tate 1st and 3d Tuesdays. y 486 Cairo cairo · · .. 1 Randolph E. :v.r. McDaniel. ..• !Gu McDanieL 2d Thursday and 4th Saturday. 487 Chllhowee Chllhowee Johnson Rob t J. Cowden ,R. E. Sweeney 1st and 3d Fridays. 488 Lock Spring : Lock Spring Daviess Wm. Bowerso~.•.•• R. O. Brookshier. . .. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 489 Lakeville Bell City Stoddard ...•... n. J. Smith .....•.• W. G. pyle , .. Saturday on or before full moon. 490 Montevallo ......•.. Montevallo , Vernon , Chas. M. Dodd ••••• Tno: W. Stuermer .•.. Saturday on or before full moon. 1 Vandalia 491 Vandalia : : Audrain ·:R. A. Parker Jno. H. Thole Saturday on or before full moon. 492 Daggett ],IcKittrick Montgomery Robert N. Brashear H. VV. Bezold Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. 493 Vernon ...........• ' Bronaugh Vernon Milton Crum ...•.•. Geo. D. Alkire Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. 494 Lewistown .......•. Lewistown 1 Lewis Roy W. Roberts .••• J. M. Bagby , Fri. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. 495 .Unity ........•..•.. Richards ..•......... Vernon J. D. White ...••.•• R. L. Mann Sat. bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. 496 Robert Burns....•. GaInesville 1 Ozark John H. Small Averill D. Hanigon .. Saturday on or before full moon. 497 Equality ...••...•.. Newburg .......•.... Phelps Walter E. Duncan. B. Cottle ' 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 498 Pee Dee ...•..••.•.. Mussel Fork 1 Chariton A. E. Lain .....•... J. A. Harlan 2d and 4th Saturdays. 1 Pike 499 Paynesvllle Paynellville Robin J. Guy ..••.• '1'. B. Jamison Saturday on or before full moon. 600 Jameson ...••.••... 1 Jameson ' Daviess 'Walter R. Fox '1IJno. C. McDonald 1st and 3d Thursdays. 601 Buckner ....•...... Buckner Jackson Robert S. Kimsey Jno. S. Pryor 1st and 3d Tuesdays. 602 Phlladelphia .•.•... Phlladelphia Marion C. W. Hamlln.'...•. J. L. Brown , Saturday before full moon. 503 Prairie Home , Prairie Home Cooper Hugh K. Gilbreath. 'V. C. Don Carlos Ilst and 3d Saturdays. 604 Platte City Platte City Platte J. W. Harrington J. L. Carmack ,2d and 4th Mondays. 505 Avalon Bedford Livingston , Henry J. Barnes .. 'IC' C. Anderson , .. :lst and 3d Thursdays. 506 Lathrop Lathrop Clinton Norwall A. Stonum. Alex Loeb .. , :lst and 3d Mondays. 507 Clearmont Clearmont Nodaway J. C. Beam Fred C. Newlon 1st and 3d Thursdays. 508 Saxton •.•.• : Saxton .....•......•. Buchanan John Q. Adams W. D. Pyne .. , ., ., Saturday on or before full moon. 50!J Van Buren Van Buren .........•' C~rter ",John M. Carnahan .• /Wm. T. Carter Saturday on or after full moon. 510 Biswell ......•..... Browning LIDn '.J, V\Till Smith ..•.• 'IV, C. Bartlett. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 511 Skidmore ........•• Skidmore Nodaway Ira E.' Porter ....•. D. French 2d and 4th Fridays. 512 Webb City ........• Webb City Jasper Francis A. Marble .• Lee O. Walker 2d and 4th Thursdays. 513 Senath Senath Dunklin A. M. Allen 'IR. B. Hubbard f 1st and 3d Thurstlays. 514 Granby Granby Newton J. F. Johnson W. A. Hendon 'Ilst and 3d Fridays. 515 Galena ............• Galena , Stone Frank Acree A. D. Klotz ,Sat. bet. f. m. and 2 weeks after.
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clarksdale 1 Clarksdale .. ; DeKalb········1 John H. Mann ...••. A. A. Morton 'Ilst and 3d Thursdays. Nelson Nelson Saline Lon M. Haynie ....• J. M. McClelland 2d and 4th Fridays. Cowglll Cowgill............. Caldwell ,John Pettey C. E. McNew Saturday after full moon. Deepwater ' Deepwater Henry ..•....•.. ,R. L. Turner ....••• M. B. Witherspoon ;lst and 3d Fridays. york I Kansas City Jackson ...•.... ' Lyman B. Davidson James H. Wark '2d and 4th Saturdays. Jamesport .•....... Jamesport •.....•... Daviess ; Homer J. Parker Morgan Hili, Jr 'Ilst and 3d Mondays. Tebbetts 1 Tebbetts. . .. . . . . . . . . Callaway ' F. A. Leonard \V. W. Griffin, Acting, 2d and 4th Saturdays. Maplewood I Maplewood St. Louis .•..... R. H. Pennoyer. .. .. Ernest B. Kitchell. .. 1st and 3d Mondays. Mlller............. Miller Lawrence...... S. D. Williamson J. H. Tatum ;Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after Naylor ......•....... Naylor •............. Ripley L. G. Kingen .. , " C. E. Smith lIst and 3d Thursdays. Tiff City ..•.......• Tiff City............ McDonald ....•. Geo. B. Rose .....•• Dennis Burns Saturday on or after full moon. Republic Republic Greene Joseph S. McMillan. Walter A. Coon 2d and 4th Thursdays. Hayti Hayti •..•........... Pemlscot S. E. .Juden ,Elbert S. Fuller 1st and 3d Thursdays. Rutledge •...•...•.. Rutledge Scotland J. R. Comley tH. L. Dieterich .. :.'.. [Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. Bernie .•...•..•.... Bernie .............• Stoddard vVm. Crutchfield ID. B. Abernathy ,lst and 3d Fridays. La Monte •••••..... La Monte .........•. ' Pettis ..••...... G. D. Reavis J. A. Fleming .......•;Frlday on or before full moon. Easter ....•........ St. Clair ••.•.......•. Franklin George Pickles Wm. B. Duckworth. 'Isaturday on or before full moon. Olive Branch St. Louis , ' Chas. T. Burgess •.. Chas. C. Walton 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Ewing ...........•. Ewing Lewis IFred Kaiser ......•. Wm. H. Nelson .•.... Sat. on or bet. f. m. and 2 wks. atter. Forest Park •....... St. Louis ..........•• 1··.· · R. Ben Tweedy .•.. Jno. G. Pelter 2d and 4th Mondays. Grandin Grandin ..•.•.....••.' Carter Fred E. McGhee .••• J. M. McGhee .....•.. 2d Saturday each month. Houston ..••....•.. Thompson···········1 Audraln ...•.•. 'IW. T. Todd E. J. Sims .......••.. 3d Friday each month. IlImo .....••....... IlImo............... Scott. ..•....••. Geo. L. Elston .•.••• Walter L. Holden .... 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Koshkonong ...•.... Koshkonong .••...... Oregon ••....••• Fred L. Healy ...••• W. C. Amerman .. " ""Vednesday on or before fUll moon. Novinger Novinger Adair J. R. Scott A. D. McKay Every Friday. Red Bird .•....•.•.. Hed Bird ......•..... Gasconade .....• B. R. Price ......•• G. S. Matlock .. , Saturday before 4th Sunday, Shamrock ::,hamrock Callaway James N. McKibben J. S. Lail ....•....... Thursday sm or before full moon. Criterion Alba Jasper ......••• Walter Davis .•••••, P. F. Shippen 1st and 3d Mondays. Branson........... Branson Taney .........• .las. D. King ..•.••• T. H. Brotherton. . .. Friday on or before full moon. St. Francisville St.Franclsvllle Clark ........•. Adrian Spurgeon .•• Roy Campbell. . . . .. Tuesday on or before full moon. Grove Spring Grove Spring Wright .......•. B. F. Hudson .•.••• E. H. Davis 2d Satul"Clay. : Advance ..•........ Advance .•.......... Stoddard ......• Ed. I. Meyers .••••• J. C. Prather ;lst and 3d Saturdays. Barnett ...•........ Barnett Morgan ......•. Noah Sidebottom ••• O. C. Weaver iSaturday on or before tull moon. Stoutsville Stoutsville , Monroe W. T. BeII. •••••••• Wm. F. Hurd '12d and 4th Saturdays. Union Union ...•.•......... Franklin .....•• O. H. Vitt •.•••••••• P. W. Vltt ••.....•... 1st Saturday. Blodgett ...•....... Blodgett ...•........ Scott. F. L. Ogllvle Wm. D. McBride 1st and 3d 'rhursdays. Emmanuel. , Bado Texas A. R. Teater ......• S. E. Higginbotham .. Saturday on or before full moon.
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GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT. Chartered Lodges on the Rolls, September, 1914. . . . . . .. 636 Ceased to exist during 1914-1915...................... 2 634 5
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LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. OF MISSOURI. FROM ITS ORGANIZATION APRIL 23d, 1821. E Da~e
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Daggett.• 1829 Hardage Lane • Fred. L. Billon....... H. R. Gamble Adam L. Mills ': Bernard Pratte .... • John D. Daggett.• 1830 Hardage Lane • Geo. H. C. Melody.. * Sinclair Kirtley • Adam L. Mills • Thomas Andrews...• Fred JJ. Billon.• 1831. Edward Bates ,: Geo. H. C. Melody... Oliver Parker Augustus Jones Thomas Andrews * Fred L. Billon .• 1832 H. R. Gamble • Geo. H. C. Melody.. ' M. J. Noyes * Augustus Jones ', Thomas Andrews ' Fred L. Blllon.• 1833 Sinclair Kirtley .. ' A. B. Chambers ':John Wilson G. A. Tuttle * Geo. H. C. Melody.' John Garnett.• 1834 A. B. Chambers. *1 Sinclair Kirtley ~I Oliver Parker " S. W. B. Carnegy.. " Geo. H. C. Melody.· Thos. W. Conyers. * 1835tt .. A. B. Chambers.· Sinclair Kirtley ", Oliver Parker '" S. V\•. B. Carncgy.. *. Geo. H. C. Melody.· Thos. W. Conyers.• 1836 S. W. B. Carnegy· John D. Daggett ·,Edward Searcey .. '·IGranVille Snell. *IGeo. H. C. Melody." Richard B. Dallam." 1837 S. W. B. Carnegy" John D. Dagg-ett. .. A. B. Chambers • Thomas Andrews • Geo. H. C. Melody.· Richard B. Dallam.• gy 1838 S. W. B. Ca:ne : John D. Daggett .. -: A. B. Chambers ~ Alex. T. DOuglass .. : Geo. H. C. Melod y -: Richard B. Dallam.: 1839 P. H. McBrIde A. B. Chambers Alex. T. Douglass .. Win. C. Vance ~ Geo. H. C. Melody. Richard B, Dallam. 1840 P. H. McBride • Joseph Foster • Alex. T. Doug·lass .. • John Orrick * Geo. H. C. Melody.· Richard B. Dallam .• 1841 P. H. McBride '" Joab Bernard ' Joseph Foster j.C. H. B·)wers Geo. H. C. Melody." Richard B. Dallam.• 1842 P. H. McBride Joab Bernard • Joseph Foster ......• C H. Bowers John Simonds • Richard B. Dallam. * 1843 P. H. McBride.. '''IJOSePh Foster • J. W. S. Mltchell .. * E. S. Ruggles '·I'Fred L. Billon ' Richard B. Dallam .• 1844 J. W. S. Mitchell· Fred L. BlIlon * E. S. Ruggles J. L. F. Jacoby • John S. ·Watson • Richard B. Dal.lam... 1845 J. W. S. Mitchell',John D. Taylor '·IE. S. Ruggles • J. L. F. Jacoby ·,John S. Watson • Fred L. Billon.• 1846 IJOhn Ralls "·IJOhn D. Taylor * E. S. Ruggles *J. L. F. Jacoby ·'John S. Watson * Fred L. Billon.• 1847 Joseph Foster • E. S. Ruggles '·IJ. L. F. Jacoby ·;Cyrus Osborn • John S. ·Watson " J. W. S. Mitchell.. 1848 Joseph Foster * E. S. Ruggles "~Icyrus Osborn ·:Joseph Megguire • John S. Watson • J. W. S. Mitchell.. 1849 John F. Ryland.') E. S. Ruggles • Joseph Megguire Ip. Draper * John M. Reed C. D. 'V. Johnson .• 1850 .•.. John F. Ryland.' B. W. Grover • P. Draper F. Currie • J. T. Johnson • C. D. W. Johnson.• 1851. B. 'V. Grover • E. S. Ruggles F. Currie J. H. Turner * J. T. Johnson C. D. W. Johnson.* 1852 B. W. Grover * S. F. Currie J. H. Turner ·,S. H. Saunders J. T. Johnson • A. O'Sullivan.• 1853 Wilson Brown • L. S. Cornwell ,. J. W. Chenoweth .. " R. C. Hill ........•• Joseph Foster A. O'Sullivan .• 1854 .•.. L. S. Cornwell • D. P. Wallingford .. * James H. Britton .. " ..................•• Joseph It'oster ,." A. O'Sullivan. * 1855 L. S. Cornwt:'ll * J. W. Chenoweth .. • H. E. Van Orsdell." John D. Daggett ...• A. O'Sulllvan.• 1856 Benjamin Sharp.· W. A. Cunningham.. S. H. Saunders Marcus Boyd........ John D. Daggett ... * A. O'Sullivan.• 1857 S. H. Saunders .. ·P. Draper • Marcus Boyd John F. Houston .. • John D. Daggett.·.. • A. O'Sullivan .• 1858 H. Saunders .. * Marcus Boyd • John F. Houston • John Decker. * John D. Daggett • A. O'Sullivan." 1859 .••. Marcus Boyd .... • M. H. McFarland .. • W. R. Penick " John Decker • John D. Daggett • A. O'Sullivan .• 1860 H~ McFarland* W. R. Penick • John Decker '.I'samuel M. Hayes .. • John D. Daggett. .. * A. O'Sullivan .• 1861. Wm. R. Penick .. ' John Decker '., Geo. Whitcomb • A. L. McGregor John D. Daggett • A. O'Sullivan.• 1862 .•.. Geo. Whitcomb ... • John H. Turner ...• ·Iwm. N. Loker ·,Samuel Russell * John D. Daggett • A. O'Sullivan.· 1863 .•.. John H. Turner.. • Wm. N. Loker • John D. Vinci!.. .•. • A. L. McGregor * John D. Daggett. .. • A. O'Sullivan.• 1864 John F. Houston.$ John D. 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E. Carter " John W. Luke * John D. Vlncil.· 'Oct., 1879 Jos. S. Browne... * W. R. Stubble.field .• Jas. E. Carter Alex. M. Dockery John W. Luke ·'John D. Vlncil.* 'Oct., 1880 vV. R. Stubblefleld*Alex. M. Dockery ... Chas. C. Woods Lee A. Hall. * John W. Luke * John D. Vincll.* 'Oct.. 1881. Alex. M. ~OCkery., Rev. Chas. C. Wood~ Lee A. Hall. * Robt. F. Stevenson .. John W. Luke • John D. ~inc!l.· -Oct., 1882 Chas. C. V\oods Lee A. Hall Robt. F. Stevenson .. Ja.m€:s W .. Boyd Samuel M. Kennard. ,John D. vinCi!.· Oct., 1883 Lee A. Hall. R. F. Stevenson James vv. Bnyd Geo. R. Hunt * Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vlncll.· -Oct., 1884 Robt. F. Stevenson James \V. Boyd Geol'ge R. Hunt * Wm. M. \Villiams Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vincll." -Oct., 1885 James W. Boyd ... George R. Hunt.: .. * Wm. M. Williams James P. ·Wood * Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vlncll." 'Oct., 1886 Geo. R. Hunt .. \V. M. Williams JamEls P. Wood • " Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vincil.· -Oct., 1887 Wm. M. Williams. JameS P. Wood • Theodore Brace Geo. E. vValker Samuel M. Kennard. ,John D. Vlncll." -Oct., 1888 James P. Wood .. • Theodore Brace Geo. E. Walker B. H. Ingram • Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vincil." Oct., 1889 Theodore Brace Geo. E. Walker , B. H. Ingram * John R. Parson Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vlncll.· 'Oct., 1890 Geo. E. Walker B. H. Ingram • John R. Parson Harry Keene • Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vincil." Oct., 1891. B. H. Ingram John R. Parson Harry Keene * J. B. Thomas 01 Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vlncil." 'Oct., 1892 John R. Parson Hany Keene • J. B. Thomas • A. M. Hough Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vincll." Oct., 1893 Harry Keene * J. B. Thomas • A. M. Hough D. A. Jamison Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vinci!." 'Oct., 1894 J. B. Thomas • A. M. Hough D. A. Jamison F . .J. Tygard • Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vinci!." Oct., 1895 A. M. Hough 'ID. A. Jamisun F. J. Tygard • E. F. Allen *·Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vincll." Oct., 1896 D. A. Jamison F. J. Tygard • E. F. Allen * C. H. Briggs Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vlncll.· Oct., 1897 F. J. Tygard : E. F. Allen • C. H. Briggs Campbell W~lls. : Samuel M. Kennard. John D. V!nc!l.: Oct., 1898 E. F. Allen ,C. H. BrIggS C.ampbell Wells Joseph C. Fmagm .. Samuel M. Kennard·I J .ohn D. VmcII. Oct., 1899 C. H. Briggs Campbell Wells Joseph C. Finagin .. John C. Yocum " Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vincll.· -Oct., 1900 Campbell Wells Joseph C. Finagln .. .fohn .C. Yocum * Wm. F. Kuhn Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vlncll.· Oct., 1901. !JOSePh C. 'Finagin. John C. Yocum ·lwm. F. Kuhn Leroy B. valllant"·lsamuel M. Kennard . .John D. Vlncil.· -Oct., 1902 John C. Yocum .. • Wm. F. Kuhn Leroy B. Valliant .. • A. S. Houston Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vlncll.· Oct., 1903 ·Wm. F. Kuhn .... Leroy B. Valliant .. ·' A. S. Houston D. M. \Vilson , John R. Parson John D. Vlncll.· 'Sept., 1904 Leroy B. Valliant· A. S. Houstbn D. M. Wilson ',' Howard vVatson • John R. Parson .Tohn D. Vincil.*. Sept., 1905 A. S. Houston D. M. Wilson John T. Short R. R. Kreeger .....• Alph. C. Stewart • John R. Parson.U Sept., 1906 D. M.· Wilson '1 John T. Short. R. R. Kreeger William A. Hall Alphonso C. Stewart, John R. Parson. :Sept., 1907 John T. S. hort R..~. Kreeger \Villiam A: Hall. Clay C. Bigger Alphonso C. Stewart,' John R. Parson. Sept., 1908 R. R. Kreeger WIllIam A. Hall. Clay C. BIgger Arch A..Johnson Alphonso C. Stewart John R. Parson. ·Sept., 1909 Wm. A. Hall Clay C. Bigger AI'ch A. Johnson Jacob Lampert , Alphonso C. Stewart John R. Parson. Sept., 1910 Clay C. Bi 6·ger Arch A. Johnson IJaCOb Lampert Van Fremont B00r.. 1 Alphonso C. Stewart John R. Parson. Sept., 1911 : Arch A. Johnson .. Jacob Lampert ,Van FI-emont Boor~ Che<;ley A. Mosman*' Alphonso C. Stewart John R. Parson. Sept., 1912 Jacob Lampert. ... Van Fr~mont Boor .. Chesley A. Mosman" Tolman \V. COlton .. ,Alphonso C. Stewart John R. Parson. Oct., 1913 Van FI'emont B{Jor Chesl~y A. Mosman· Toblan W. Cotton .. Ft'ank R . .Jesse Alphonso C. Stewart .John R. Parson. Sept., 1914 Tolman W. Cotton. 'Frank R. Jesse Edward Higbee Wm. A. Clark Alphonso C. Stewart John R. Parson. S,p'" " ' , R, ""'."-" . ."""'"'" A, .. I:\_ll)hO_nSO t::. Stewart·.John R. .. Parso.1!'..:.. _ *Deceased. _. - - - IIJohn W. Luke served. bY' appointment, as Grand Secretary, from tDied August 11th, 1866, whi!e in office. April 11th. 1877. to October 11th, 1877, and died October, 1888. tAppointed Aug-ust 1 ~th. 1866. by .John D. Vinci!, G. M ,~Died within one week after his installation. 0Died April 11th, 1877, while in office. ttThere was no Communication in 1835, owing to the anti-masonic .Dled October 12. ,1904. while in office. "Withdrawn from Masonry. (excitement. ••• Appointed October 22. 1904, by Leroy B. Valliant. Grand Master. HAppointed October 22, 1!l04, by Leroy B. Valliant, Grand Master OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, FEBRUARY 22d, 1821. WILLIAM BATES, Junior Warden. JAMES KE:"KERLY. Senior vVarden. IF.DWARD BATES. Worshipful Master. ABRAM BECK, Secretary. . 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69 I Alexandna .....•.•......I Alexandna iClark .....•.... Mo ·October 16, 1844 Arrested 1864. 70 College iMarion College. Marion 'IMo IOctober 16, 1844 Changed to "Dickerson," 1847. 70 Dickerson Warren IMarion Mo Formed from "College No. 70." 7: Danville IDanvill.e N~ontgOmery Mo October 16, 1844 Con sol. with Florence Lodge No. 261. 1892. h Ashley Ashley ·Plke Mo October 19, 1846 Surrendered October 18, 1897. '75 Bowling Green , . Bowling Green ..!Pike .....•..... Mo October 14, 1846 Changed to "Ashley )lo. 75· .. I"eosho Newton Mo October 14, 1846 Surrendered 1863; restored as 247, in 1867. 75 Neosho 81 Hickory Grove Hickory Grove .. Callaway Mo June 2, 1866 Surrendered March, 1893. ·83 Dana ICalhoun.: IHenr y Mo 'October 17, 1846 1Arrested October 28,1852 . .84 Multanomah Oregon City , ' Oregon .. , October 19. 1846 'llst Lodge on Pac..Coast.· United G. L. Ore. 84 Potter .........•....... ·ILongwood .. , Pettis ....•••... Mo May 25, 1854 Surrendered December 2. 1896. 1Destroyed 85 Johnson Warrensburg ,.Johnson ..••.... Mo ,March 19, 1847 1861, by war. 1 86 Mitchell 'Columbus IJohnson ....•... Mo May 9, 1850 J Destroyed 1861, by war. 86 Mo. Mil. 3d Reg't Mo. Vol.l , October 14, 1847 1Closed with Mexican war. .88 Bates ·IButler Bates Mo May 28, 1858 Destroyed 1S61, by war. ,88 1 Olive Branch Onion Franklin ...•... Mo October 14, 1847 Arrested about 1855 .. 1Arrested July, 1878, by T. C. Ready, G. M. 88 i Dresden , ., : ' Dresden Pettis .....•.... Mo , October 19, 1867 '90 Prairie !HarrisonVille Cass ......•.... Mo October 12, 1847 Destroyed 1861, by war. ./ 90 King Solomon St. Catharine Linn Mo ....•.. June 2, 1866 , Consol. with Brookfield No. 86. Jan., 1888. 94 Boone Columbia Boone Mo May 8, 1848 Surrendered May 25, 1858. 94 Evening Star iCuba : Crawford Mo May 29, 1855 Surrendered June 12, 1875. 95 Acacia 'IJaCkson; Cape Girardeau. :\10 , May 5, 1848 ..•.......... Went down during the war. 95 Pleasant Hlll. Pleasant Hill. .. Cass , ...• Mo May 8. 1848 Arrested 1853. 95 Chapman ' Las Vegas Ter. of N. Mex June 2, 1866 United with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877. 99 Mt. Vernon •....•..•...../Mt. Vernon Lawrence Mo May 11, 1848 1 Surrendered December 27, 1862. 100 Canton ..•••............ · Canton ILewis ..•....... Mo May 11, 1848 [ Con sol. with Craft Lodge :-i'o. 287, Dec" 1898 . .101 Greene ,Springfield Greene IMO May 12, 18~8 "',United with "United No.5," 1857. 101 Easton ,jEaston 'IBuChan,an Mo May 28, 18r.S Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G. M. 103 Cart.hage ..•......•..... ' Carthage .......•Jasper Mo May 12, 1849 Burned out 1861. .105 Relief ....••............ Georgetown IPettis ,. Mo May 10, 18~9 ',"Vent down 1860. 106 Macon Macon Macon Mo May 28, lS~S Surrendered 1873. 106 Laporte •....•...•...... 'IMacon 'IMacon Mo May 28, 185!L , Changed to "Macon :-i'o. 106." .106 Miami. Miami \ Saline Mo May 10, 1849 Surrendered February 10. 1857. 107 Golden Square .....•....• Westport Jackson Mo May 10, 1849 Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G. M. 108 New Madrid New Madrid New Madrid IMO May 10, 1849 Destroyed during the war. .108 Aztec Las Cruces Ter. of N. Mex October 19, 1867 Cnited with G.' L. of Kew Mexico, 1877. '108 Gothic .••••••••••••••••• \Mob·erly 'I'RandolPh Mo October 17, 1878 Consol. with Moberly Lodge No. 344, 1896. 109 Montezuma .•......•.... Santa Fe Ter. of N. Mex May 8, 1851. United with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877. 109 Louisiana· ",Ste. Gene\'leve .. Ste. Genevieve .. IMo "11807, by G. L. of Plj. Arrested by G. L: of Pennsylvania, 1824.
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353 Ben Franklin ...•....... ',savannah Andrew IMo IOctober 13, 1870 353 Benton ....•••.••.•..... .st. Louis "IMo October 14, 1886 357 Phelps .......••..•..... '1 Phelps City Atchison Mo 'IOctober. 1870 357 Young's Creek ..••....... Rowena Audrain .......• Mo ....••. October 13. 1881. 358 Comfort Rocky Comfort. McDonald Mo October 13, 1870 364 1 King David , •• Kansas City ..•. Jackson IMo October 13, 1870 365 Warsaw .. , .....•....... IWarsaw Benton ·IMO October 13, 1870 366 Unanimity Weston ......•. , Platte Mo October 13, '1870 371 Craig .....•...••.•..•..•llcralg .........• Holt. IMO ...•.•. October 13, 1870 373 Ma~devil1e M.andeville ICarroll. Mo October 13, 1871. 373 Amity .............•...• Filley .....••.•• ,Cedar .........• IMO .....•. October 22, 1896 374 Golden Rul.e ...•....••..• Jonesburg ..••.• IMontgomer y Mo ...•... October 16, 1872 375 Plumb .........•........ IMlddletown Montgomery ,'Mo ...•••. October 13, 1871. 378 Kilwinnlng .....•........ Downing Schuyler 'IMO'" ...•. October 13, 1871 378 Warsaw •••••••••••••••• Warsaw ·Benton Mo .....•• October 10, 1894 379 Coatesville .•••••••.••••. Coatesvllle !Schuyler ....••• ,Mo .....•. October, 1871. Mo ...•.•. October 13, 1871. 382 Richland ....••.......... Richland , .. ,' Pulaski. 384 Harmony ••••..•••.•••.. Vibbard Ray .........•.. Mo .....•. October, 1871 384 Boone ••..•••••••••••••• ColumbIa Boone , Mo October 17, 1901. 385 Reynolds Centervllle 1 R~~:nolds Mo October 13, 1:'l87 385 Alexander •••••••••.•••• Bedford \L1'Irm g ston , Mo October 13, 1870 3941 Dagan ..•..••••••••••••• Mindon Chariton Mo ,October 13, 1871 395 Latimer Licking Texas Mo 'jOctober 13, 1871. 401 Centre ..••.••...•••....• Lebanon ILaclede Mo October 13, 1871. 402 Gavel. ........•.•.•...•. ;\few CambrIa .. 'IMacon Mo October' 13, 1871. 404 AlexandrIa ....•.........'Alexandria ,Clark Mo !octOber 13, 1871. 405 Meridian Sun Austin iCass ; Mo October 13, 1871. 406 Ituraea ••••••••••...••.• Hannibal. Marion Mo October 13, 1871. 407 Houston Welllngton Lafayette Mo October 13, 1871 407 Royal Mooresville Livingston Mo ,October 17. 1878 409 Unity •.••••••.........•. Richmond Ray· Mo "IOctober 13, 1871. 409 Civil Bend Civil Bend Daviess Mo October 17. 1878 417 Covenant Carrollton Carroll Mo October 12, 1872 4211 EucUd Versallles Morgan Mo October 12, 1872 423 Newburg .......•.......• Competition ...• Laclede Mo 'iOctober 16, 1872 425 Cedar City ...••••.•....• '1 Cedar City Callaw.ay Mo October 17, 1873 426 Leesville Leesville Henry M.o October 16, 1872 4261 Sedgwickville .......•... Sedgwickville Bollinger .....•. Mo .....•• IOctober 14. 1886 428 LouisvllIe ........•...•.. Loulsvllle Lincoln Mo October 16, 1872
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1914, TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1915.
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~~~~;~~~~~~7~\~~~~i-~~~~1~~?j/~?~~,~~:~';'·~??~·!~~::"" '" MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI, LOCATED A'r ST. LOUIS. OFFICERS. SOL E. WAGGONER, President ' St. Louis, Mo. JOHN T. SHORT, First Vice-President. ......•.... Jefferson City, Mo. ROBT. R. KREEGJi;R, Second Vice-President. Kansas City, Mo. CAMPBELL WELLS, Treasurer Platte City, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. V. O. SAUNDERS, Secretary DRS. ROBINSON AND LEGGAT, Physicians St. Louis, Mo. JAMISON & THOMAS, Attorneys St. Louis, Mo. MRS. HARRIET E. BAKER, Matron St; Louis, Mo. MRS. M. C. STEVENSOX, Matron of the Old People ..St. Louis, 'Mo.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS. JAS. W. BOYD, ALEXA:DiDER M. DOCKERY, GEO. L. HASSETr, D. A; JAMISON, ARCH A. JOHNSON, ROBT. R. KREEGER,
WM. F. KUHN, A. C. ROBINSON, JOHN T. SHORT, SOL' E. WAGGONER, CAMPBELL WELLS, WM. M. WILLIAMS, D. M. WILSON.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS. Tor,MAN W. CorroN, Grand Master, Van )3uren, Mo. FRANK R. JESSE, Deputy Grand Mas!er, 路~ebster Groves, Mo. EDWARD HIGBEE, Grana Senior Warden, Kirksville, Mo. WM. A. CLARK, Grand Junior Warden, Jefferson City, Mo.
ADVISORY MEMBERS. MRS. MATTIE P. BARNEY, Chillicothe. MRS. LILLIE L. FLETCHER, St. Louis. MRS. LOUISA J. MOORE. St. Joseph.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 19 15 PRESIDENT'S REPORT To the Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Ma路sons of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN:
As President of. the Board of Directors, I hand you herewith a complete report of all the officers of the Masonic Home of Missouri. At the annual session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri held at Kansas City, Missouri, during the month of September, 1914, the following were elected to serve as Directors of the Home for three years: John T. Short, Robert R. Kreeger, D. M. Wilson, Arch A. Johnson. At this meeting you are to elect four Directors, as terms of the following Brethren expire: Alexander M. Dockery, Wm. M. Williams, Jas. W. Boyd, Wm. F. Kuhn. At a meeting held in the Masonic Temple, Kansas City, Missouri, after the election of the above named Directors, the following officers were elected: Sol E. Waggoner, President, St. Louis. John T. Short, First Vice-President, Jefferson. City. Robert R. Kreeger, Second Vice-President, Kansas City. Campbell 'Yells, Treasurer, Platte City. Ida Downey, Secretary, St. Louis. Clifford C. Baker, Superintendent, St. Louis. Harriet E. Baker, Matron Chilqren's Dept., St. Louis. Annie Lee, Matron Old People's Dept., St. Louis. Drs. Robinson & Leggat, Physicians, St. Louis. Jamison & Thomas, Attorneys, St. Louis. The Standing Committees for the past year have been as follows: Trustees of Endowment Fund-Sol E. Waggoner, Campbell Wells; Wm. M. Williams.
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Executive Committee-Campbell Wells, Chairman; Robert R. Kreeger, Vice-Chairman; John T. Short, Dorsey A. Jamison, A. C. Robinson, Wm. F. Kuhn. Finance Committee-D. M. Wilson, J. W. Boyd, Arch A. Johnson. House Committee-A. C. Robinson, Chairman; D. A. Jamison, Vice-Chairman; Geo. L. Hassett, Mrs. Lillie L. Fletcher. on,iCIAL BONDS.
Campbell Wells, Treasurer, $50,000.00; Clifford C. Baker, Superintendent, $4,000.00; Mrs. Ida Downey, Secretary, $2,500.00. Trustees of the Endowment Fund-Campbell Wells, $5,000.00; Sol E. Waggoner, $5,000.00; Wm. 1'1. Williams, $5,000.00.
INSURANCE.
Fire. Old Buildings and Contents Old People's Building and Contents Hospital Building and Contents Heating Plant and Contents Administration Building
Cyclone.
$ 64,700.00 '. 21,000.00 . 75,000.00 . 20,000.00 . 35,000.00
$ 43,100.00 15,000.00 42,000.00 10,000.00 25.000.00
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$135,000.00 215,700.00
Steam Boiler $ 6,000.00 Liability .•••.......................... :.... 10,000.00
16,000.00 $366,800.00
ESTIMATED VALUE OF ASSETS.
Endowment Fund Home Grounds Improvements Furnishings Total.
$130,948.59 100.000.00 257,500.00 50,000.00
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Since the last report there has been collected $80.00, making a total of $3,710.78,. which was transferred to the Improvement Fund by order of the Executive Committee, August 12, 1915. IMPROYEMENT FUND.
Receipts from all sources Disbursements to date
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ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.
The front part of this building is now completed and occupied. The center portion, which included all stairways, baths, lavatories, was contracted for and completed since the report of last year. IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE.
The rear portion of the Administration Building, which includes the present dining room, kitchen, sewing rooms and dormitory for the children, is to be made fire-proof when the last payment is made to this fund. Then all the buildings where any of the members of the Home family live will be fire-proof, and we can feel that those given into our care will be fully safeguarded against danger from fire. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR.
This noble band of women have completed the furnishings of the front part of the Administration Building at a cost of about $10,000, and presented same to the_ Masonic Home, and had it not been for their good work the building could not have been furnished at this time, the Board not having sufficient income to defray the general funning expenses on account of the increase in the membership of the Home family, as a large number of those who have recently come in need hospital attention. The daily average of patients in the Hospital has increased in the past year from 49 to 60, or 22~ per cent. SUPERINTENDENT.
On January 13, 1915, our Superintendent, Clifford C. Baker, passed to his home beyond the ever-rolling tide, from whose shores no one returns. Suitable engrossed resolutions were adopted by the Board and a bound copy presented to his bereaved widow. He was a good man, true to every virtue, and his death was a great loss to the Home. SIWRETABY.
May 1st our Secretary, Mrs. Ida Downey, resigned so that she could be with her children in California. A good and faithful employe has gone. We were enabled to induce Brother V. O. Saunders to assume the position. As yOJI know, BrotherSauuders has been
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connected with the Home for over twenty-five years as a Director, and his ripe experience cannot but prove of great benefit to the Home. MA TRON OF OLD PEOPLE.
Mrs. Annie B. Lee resigned to accept the position as Superintendent of the Odd Fellows' Home at Liberty, Missouri. We were fortunate in obtaining Mrs. May C. Stevenson to fill the position, who entered upon her duties May· 16th, and she has proved herself well qualified for the position. COST OF
MAINTE~A~CE.
By a careful comparison you will see that while the gross expense is gradually increasing, it is kept within reasonable lines. and is below the average for the past year. Applications for admission to the Home are increasing in number. As an evidence of this, since the last meeting of the Executive Committee, August 12th, application blanks have been called for by the Lodges, some of which have been received, for sixteen men, eleven women and twelve children, making a total of thirtynine, who are seeking admission and must be cared for. ENDOWMENT FUND.
The amount in this Fund last year was $127,348.59. During the year there was received from Wellston Lodge No. 513, $100.00, and the Grand Chapter, R. A. M., gave $3,000.00; also, the Grand Council, R. S. M., gave $500.00, making a total of $3,600.00, so that this Fund now stands at $130,948.59, which produced $6,967.87 interest that was placed in the General Fund for the maintenance of the Home. fl In conclusion, we ask a careful consideration of this report, which gives all details of each officer who is handling the trust you have placed in his hands for the benefit of those· you send us to care for, and may God's blessing be upon each one is my wish. • Yours fraternally, SOL E. WAGGONER, President.
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REPORT OF SECRETARY MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI. FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1914, TO AUGUST 31, 1915. RECEIPTS GENERAL FUND. 1914. SeHt. Oct. Kov.
1 4 9 13 26 14 17
Dec.
9 10 2
1915. .Tan. 12 19 23 25 Feb.
Mch.
27 2 8 8
10 13 13 13 13 4 4 23 9 12
A~;il 2~ M:;'y 6 ·6
Balance . Interest 1 yeal' Loan No. 39 $ 432.60 Grand Lodge per capita 45,248.85 Int. 188 days Loans 50 and 51......... 265.27 Int. 6 mos. Loans 45 and 451h. . . . . . . . . . 1a5.00 Grand Chapter O. E. S ,..... 4,387.80 Beacon Lodge No.3-Lot 25 Valhalla Cemetery 15.00 Mrs. Hattie B. Hewes................. 36.00 Mrs. Lydia M. Kingsbury............. 21.00 Chas. A. Morrison ,.............. 36.00 Mrs. Ella D. Leftwich's property...... 25.00 Pal'is Union Lodge Lots 23 aild 24, Valhalla . 30.00 Mrs. Sarah A. Aldridge . 46.00 28.78 Sales by Superintendent . 75.00 Six months' Interest Loan 54 . Mrs. .Jennie Hayden .. 73.39 240.00 Six months' Interest Loan 61 . One year's Interest Loan 58 . 480.00 216.00 One year's Interest Loan 17 . Eliza B. and Marion Marvin (Estate). 8.18 Aurora Lodge Lot 22, Valhalla Cemetery . 15.00 5.84 Dividend on Monti vallo Stocl{ . 262.30 Ararat Tenlple . Oriental Commandery • 5.00 Lydia M. Kingsbury . 36.00 Hattie B. Hewes . 36.00 Chas. A. l\1:orrison . 36.00 Anna A. \Val:'\h . 36.00 Eliza 1\l[oore .......•................. 36.00 27.50 Chas. It'. Gilmore, deceased . 5.36 O. C. Green, deceased . .Tos. Goodspeed, deceased . 2.00 11.00 '¥m. D. McManus, deceased . One year's Interest Loan 43 . 274.50 One year's Ijlterest Loan 42 . 144.00 150.00 One year's Interest, Loan 2 . Mrs. Annie Bailey . 37.16 J. 'V. 1\i[cCann . 95.00 Pride of the \Vest Lodge No. 179 . 18.29 Chas.· A. Morrison . 36.00 Lydia M. Kingsbury . 21.00 Hattie B. Hewes . 36.00 Anna A. Walsh . 25.00 Mary A. Field . 25.00 1\1[1'5. A.. E. Clark . 51.18 Bellefontaine Chapter O. E. S . 75.00 . Superintendent Sundry Sales . 12.53 Interest on Loan No. 47-one year . 600.00 Interest on Loan No. li2-one year . 384.00 Interest on Loan No. 36-one year . 450.00 Interest on Loan No. 44-one year . 276.00 Interest on Loan No. 29-one year . 183.00 Refund from McCullen & Sons . 10.00 Estate Brother G. W. Smith . 1.00 1.00 Estate Mrs. Anna A. Walsh . Estate Brother Wise . 1.00
$14,331.68
Appendi%.
294 Estate Estate Estate Estate
12 19 1 June
Aug.
2 16
19 24 14 20
Brother Spurgeon . Mrs. Lucky . Mrs. Davis . Mrs. Virden , . I'~state Brother 'Whitney . Estate Brother Meyers . Chas. A. Morrison . Lydia M. Kingsbury . Hattie B. Hewes . Eliza Moore ; . Bellefontaine Club . Free Laundry, Refund . Interest on Loan No. 29-sixty days' Interest . Interest on Loan No. 63-one year's Interest . Interest on Loan No. 45-seven months' Interest . Interest on Loan No. 45 ~-seven months' interest . Interest on Loan No. 60-one year's Interest . ,J no. R. Parsoll, Gr. Secy., 3/5 back dues . H. H. Hedges-Sale of Piano . Estate Maude Rial . L. M. Sperry, rebate . Valhalla Cemetery Lot No. 27 ·. . l\-1rs. J. L. Jenkins . Estate Nana Fuqua . St. John's No. 28 and Hannibal No. 188 Lodges . Rstate Sophia Connol·s . Arlolph Schoenherr for Edith DeLacy .. VV. B. Moss '. W. II.• Schofield . InterEst on Loan No. 65-O'ne year's Interest . Interest on Loan No. 55-one year's Interest . Interest on Loan No. 54-six nwnths' Interest . Interest on Loan No. 61-six months' Interest . Interest on Loan No. 66-ten months' Interest . Lot No. 18 Valhalla Cemetery, K. C. Lodge No. 220 . Clarence '1'. Evans . Annie B. Lee . Eliza Moore . Lydia Kingsbury . Hattie B. Hewes . Mary G. Garrett . Chaffee Lodge No. 615 . W. H. Schofield .. : . Chas. A. Morrison . Interest Loan No. 67-one year's Int.. Interest Loan No. 64-one year's Int.. Interest Daily Balance in Thi.rd National Bank . Interest Daily Balance Wells Bank'ing Co . Interest Daily Balance Hospital Fund.
[Sept. 1.00 36.50 16.38 1.00 3.35 13.50 36.00 21.00 36.00 36.00 29.11 !J1.04 30.50 252.00 122.50 35.00 497.50 :36.45 31.0\l 9.25 10.00 20.00 20.86 5.93 23.21 15.00 9.00 174.27 542.35 360.00 570.00 75.00 240.00 180.00 20.00 25.00 2.65 36.00 21.00 36.00 17.77 25.00 207.25 36.00 180.00 120.00 52.22 506.27 62.40
Receipts 'for the year ending August 31, 1915............ Total
, .. . ..
$60,148.79 $74,480.47
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RECAPITULATION RECEIPTS GENERAL FUND. Grand Lodge per capita dues , $45,285.30 Grand Chapter O. E. S. per capita dues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4,387.80 Masonic Bodies , .. , , 437.91 Valhalla Cemetery Lots ,...... 100.00 Miscellaneous 152.35 Interest on Loans Endowment Fund ,................... 6,967.87 Members of the Home..................................... 2,196.67 Interest Daily Balance Third National Bank............... 52.22 Interest Daily Balance Wells Banking- Co.................. 506.27 Interest Daily Balance Hospital Fund , 62.40 Total.
$60,148.79
DISBURSEMENTS GENERAL FUND. Meats, produce and provisions $27,395.80 Dry goods, clothing and shoes............................. 3,985.61 Fuel and light ..... ". . . . . . .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . .. 5,452.15 Drugs and medical supplies................................ 1,499.88 Dentist, optician, chiropodist and barber................... 476.73 I~aundry " 1,579.44 ,,\Vages 14,176.77 Salaries 3,600.00. Disinfectants ;.................... 1,097.07 Phones ,.................................... 218.77 Superi n tendent's petty expenses............................ 835.00 Plumbing, hardware and repairs........................... 590.90 Directors' expenses ,.,......... 1,079.58 Investigating applications , 248.99 Equipment 390.95 Stationery 196.01 Advisory Board expenses.................................. 170.55 Sundries , 1,705.41 Entertainment ,.................. 4.67 Total
$64,704.28 RECAPITULATIONS.
SeptE;mber 1, 1914, balance on hand ReceIpts from all sources
$14,331.68 60,148.79
Disburse~:~~s .:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: $~::~~~J~ Balance on hand ' Balance as reported by Treasurer $9,784.59 Less outstanding check No. 5829.................. 8.40 Balance
$ 9,176.19
$9,776.19 Fraternally submitted, V. O. SAUNDERS, Secretary.
St. Louis, Sept. 3, 1915. I have examined the foregoing statement and found it correct. The vouchers are on file for receipts and disbursements and the figures making the above are correct. ' W. K. SPINNEY, Public Accountant.
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IMPROVEMENT FUND. RECEIPTS SEPTEMBER 1, 1914, TO AUGUST 31, 1915. Sept. 1 Balance $14.211.01 Oct. 9 Grand Lodge $ 5,000.00 April 30 Grand Secretary Sept. 1st to Apr. 30th. 3,114.85 May 1 Notes to Wells Banking Co., Interest 2 per cent per annum . 20,000.00 June 30 Grand Secretary May 1st to Juno 30th. 310.50 A~.g. 131 Grand Secretary in July . 14,946.15 Hospital Fund transferred . 3,710.78 31 Grand Secretary in August. . 2,712.00 Interest on daily balances . 102.77 Receipts ending August 31, 1915
.
Total
49,897.05 $64,108.06
DISBURSEMENTS. Sept.
I, 1914. to Aug. 31, 1915, amount expended on improvements, checks !)6 to 108, inclusive $41,969.03 Aug. 13 Wells Banking Co., check No. 109, three notes of April 29, 1915, $5,000 each, with interest at rate of 2 per cent per annum " 15.085.83 13 Wells Banking Co., check No. 110, one note of April 29, 1915, $5,000, and interest at rate of 2 per cent per annum ,........... 5,028.78
62,083.64
Balance ..... "... ,................................ $ 2,024.42 Fraternally submitted, V. O. SAUNDERS, Secretary. St. Louis, Sept. 2, 1915. I have examined the above statement of receipts and disbursements and found it correct. Vouchers are on file for the above and the balance is conect. W. K. SPINNEY, Public Accountant. HOSPITAL FUND. Sept. 1,1914, April 20, 1915,
Balance Grand Secretary
,.
$3,630.78 80.00 $3,710.78
DISBURSI'JMENTS. Aug. 13, 1915, Balance
Transferred to Improvement Fund .. "
3,710.78 $
Fraternally SUbmitted, V. O. SAUNDERS, Secretary.
St. Louis, Sept. 2, 1915. [ have examined the above and found it correct. W. K. SPINNEY, Public Accountant.
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REPORT OF CAMPBELL WELLS, TREASURER OF MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI. FROl\1 SH:PTEMBER 1, 1914. TO SEPTEMBER 1. 1915. 1914. SeH t .
1 4
Oct.
10 ]3 26
Nov. Dec.
9
18 18 2
14 1915. Jan. ]2 19 4 Feb. 4 4 4 5 ]3 13 18 23 Mch. 1 1 1 1 16 A1?.r il 305 M~'y 14 15 19 19 27 27 27 27 June 1 1 1 7 11 1 3 3
19 22 9 14 20 20 20 20 20 23 25
To To To To To To To To To To
Balance $14,334.68 Interest and compound Loan No. 39.......... 432.60 Grand Lodge per capita tax 45,248.85 Interest 188 days, Loans Nos. 50 and 51....... 265.27 Interest six months, Loans Nos. 45 and 45 % . . 135.00 Interest six months, Loan No. 54............. 75.00 Cash from Secretary......................... 237.78 Order Eastern Star per capita tax......... . . . 4,387.80 Interest six months, Loan No. 61............. 240.00 Cash from Secretary......................... 73.39
To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To ,To To To To To To To To To To
Interest one year, Loan No. 58 . Interest one year, Loan No. 17 . Cash from Secretary . Cash from Secretary . Interest one year, Loan No. 43 . Interest one year, Loan No. 42 . Cash from Secretary . Cash from Secretary . Cash from Secretary . Cash from Secretary . Interest one year, Loan No.2 . Interest one year, Loan No. 47 . InterEst one year, Loan No. 62 . Interest one year, Loan No. 36 . Interest one year, Loan No. 44 . Cash, from Secretary . Interest one year, ,Loan No. 29 . Cash from Secretary . Cash from Secretary . Interest 60 days, Loan No. 29 ~ . Interest one year, Loan No. 63 . Cash from Secretary . Interest 7 months, Loan No. 45 . Interest 7 months, Loan No. 45% . Interest one year, Loan No. 60 . Cash from Secretary . Interest one year, Loan No. 55 , . Interest six months, Loan No. 54 . Interest six months, Loan No. 61 . Interest one year, Loan No. 66 . Cash from Secretary . Interest one year, Loan No. 65 . Cash from Secretary . Cash from Secretary . Cash from Secretary ' . Cash from Secretary . Cash from Secretary . Interest one year, Loan No. 67 . Interest one year, Loan No. 64 . Cash from Secretary . Interest daily balances Third National Bank .. Interest daily balances V\Tells Banking Co . InterEst daily balances Hospital Fund ; . Cash from Secretary . Cash from Secretary .
480.00 216.00 23.18 5.84 274.50 144.00 262.30 149.00 36.00 45.86 150.00 600.00 384.00 450.00 276.00 432.16 183.00 10.00 74.73 30.50 252.00 158.11 122.50 35.00 497.50 91.04 570.00 75.00 240.00 180.00 36.45 360.00 50.25 94.00 174.27 542.35 20.00 180.00 120.00 138.42 52.22 506.27 62.40 232.25 36.00
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Appendi.r. DISBURSEMENTS.
By amount paid 'out to date as per numbered canceled vouchers herewith listed and submitted $64,698.88 September 1, 1915, by Balance................... 9,784.59 Total
'
,~
'" $74,483.47 $74,483.47 Fraternally submitted, CAMPBELL WELLS, Treasurer.
To SOL E. ,V AGGONER, Pr~sident Masonic Home of Missouri. St. Louis, Sept. 2, 1915. 1 have examined the foregoing statement and found it correct. Vouchers are on file for receipts and disbursements. W, K. SPINNEY, Public Accountant.
REPORT OF CAMPBELL WELLS, TREASURER OF MASONIC HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND. FROM SEPTEMBER I, 1914, TO SEPTEMBER 1,1915. 1914. Sept. 1 To Balance ; $3,630.78 April 26 To Cash from Secretary ,... 80.00 Aug.
16
By 'l'ransfel' to Improvement Fund
Balance
$3,710.78
$ Fraternally submitted, . CAMPBELL 'WELLS, TI'easurer.
To SOL E. W AGGONI<-.:R,
President Masonic Horne of Missouri. St. Louis, Sept. 2. 1915. I have examined the above statement and found it correct. "V. K. SPINNEY,
Public Accountant.
•
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REPORT OF CAMPBELL WELLS, TREASURER OF THE MASONIC HOME IMPROVEMENT FUND. FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1914, TO SEPTEMBER I, 1915. 1 3 4
Oct.
No\'.
To Balance $11,211.01 To Cash from Secretary......................... 27.50 "
7 14 25 25 25 10 15 27 29 - 5 6 9
Dec.
1915. Jan.
25 5 12 12 18 2~.
f: " 8
9
15 18 21
Feb. . 4 13 13 13 18 18 Mch. 3 4
12 16 5 5 5 5 26 26 26 . 25 26 30
1
1~
14 29 29 June 3 3 JU,~Y 10 14 19
" "
"
"......................... · ,........... ·........................ · ,................. ·........................ ·........................ · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ·............. ........... ·........................ ·........................ · '. . . . . . . . . . . ·........................
23.50 17.00 252.50 239.00 197.00 26.50 5,000.00 283.50 20.50 128.50 28.00 15fi.50 45.00 42.50 33.50 103.00 128.00 87.50 107.00
24.00 96.00 53.00 39.50 139.00 58.00 48.00 46.10 68.00 25.50 '" 29.00 18.50 45.00 43.00 50.75 10.00 13.00 49.50 35.00 35.00 46.!'iO 10.00 45.50 .42.00 56.00 43.50 Proceeds of notes . 20,000.00 88.50 Ca;~h fr~m Sccr,~tary::::::::::::::::::::::::: 45.50 35.00 17.00 111.50 13.00 76.50. 1,852.50 1,014.00 2,180.00
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[Sept.
1.781.00 1,067.00 l,858.5C 2,436.15 2.680.50 1,853.50 A~.g. 537.00 16 186.00 Transfer Hospital Fu'~d:::::::::::::::::::::: 3,710.78 16 Int. Daily Balances . 102.77 21 23 52.50 C3;~h fr?,m Secr.~tary . 25 69.50 30 13.50 By amount paid out to date as pe~' ii~t' '~i .~~~: . celed vouchers herewith listed and submitted $62,083.64 1915. September 1, by Balance........................ 2,024.42 20 22 23 29 31 ~
Total
$64,108.06 $64,108.06 Fraternally submitted, CAMPBELL W~~~~iIrer"
To SOL E. W AGGONEH, President :Masonic Home of Missouri. St. Louis, Sept. 2, 1915. I have examined the above statement of receipts and disbursements and found it correct. Vouchers are on' file for above and the balance is correct. W. K. SPINNEY. Public Accountant. Platte City, Mo., September 1, 1915. MR. SOL E. WAGGONER,
President Masonic Home of Missouri, St. Louis, Mo.
My Dear Sir:
This is to certify that there is on deposit in this Bank to the credit of the Masonic Home of Missouri the sum of $9,784.59, and to the credit of the Masonic Home Improvement Fund the sum of ~2,02L42.
Very truly yours, W. S. WELLS, President 'Yells Banking Company.
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ENDOWMENT FUNDS. Statement of securities belonging to the Endowment Funds of the Masonic Home of Missouri, September I, 1915. Notes secured by real estate, first deed of trust, 6% $121,725.00 Notes secured by real estate,. first deed of trust, 5%...... 8,400.00 Cash in Third National Bank, St. Louis, Mo.............. 823.59 Total
$130,948.59
These securities belong to Endowment Funds, as follows: Knights Templar Fund $ 35,114.00 James L. Kirkendall Fund................................ 13,150.00 vV. H. Smith Fund........................................ 11,730.00 T. VV. Higgins Fund...................................... 5,000.00 James v\T. Harrison Fund................................. 1,665.74 Masonic Home Certificate Fund........................... 1,117.60 Ferdinand Herrold l' und. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500.00 Sarah B. Coffman Fund................................... 465.89 Samuel A. Gluck Fund.................................... 200.00 John B. Crowshaw Fund.................................. 1,000.00 Charles Reilly Fund...................................... 100.00 Jacob F. Gmelich Fund................................... 1,000.00 'VeUston Lodge Fund.................................... 100.00 Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Fund.................. 3,000.00 Grand Chapter Royal and Select Masons Fund............ 500.00 General Fund 56,305.36 Total
$130,948.59
All of the above securities are kept by the Trustees of the Endowment Fund in the safe deposit box in St. Louis, Mo., rented by the Masonic Home, access to which can be had only by the presence of two or more of the Trustees of the Endowment Fund. or one of said Trustees accompanied by the President of the Masonic Home, or by one of said Trustees accompaniEd by one or more memhers of the Finance Committee of the Masonic Home, or uy one of said Trustees accompanied by the Grand Secretary of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Missouri. The Endowment Fund has been increased since the report made one year ago, being $100.00 contributed by Wellston Lodge. which has been added to the General Fund, $3,000.00 contributed by the Grand Chapter, R. .A. M., of lVIissouri, and $500.00 by the Grand Council, R. & S. M. of Missouri, the latter two being set apart as separate funds bearing the names of those organizations. .The cash on hand is deposited in the Third National Banl{ of St. Louis. Mo., to the credit of the "Masonic Home Endowment Fund", drawing two per cent interest on daily balances, said interest being paid to the Treasurer of the Masonic Home. Fraternally submitted, CAMPBELL WELLS, Treasurer of the Endowment Fund. To SOL E. WAGGONER, President Masonic Home of Missouri. St. Louis, Sept. 2, 1915. I accompanied Brothers vVagg-oner and Wilson and assisted them in verifying the above. W. K. SPINNEY, Public Accountant. List of Securities belonging to the "Masonic Home Endowment Fund," September 1, 1915:
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Appendix. No. Amount. 2, $ 2,500.00 17 ,...... 3,600.00 36 ,............... 7,500.00 39 ,.............. 7,000.00 40 , 2,000.00 42..................... 1.700.00 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,575.00 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,600.00 47 , " . . .. 10,000.00 54 -.. , . . . . . 2,500.00 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 9,500.00 58. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,000.00 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.400.00 61. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 8,000.00 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,400.00 63 '.............. 4.200.00 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,000.00 65, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 6,000.00 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,600.00 67 . .-................... 3.000.00 68, '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000.00 69..................... 5,700.00 70. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 3,000.00 71 .... '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,350.00 72. . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,000.00 73 " ..... 4,000.00
[Sept. Int. Paid to Feb. 29, 1915 Jan. 21, 1915 Mch. 1, 1915 Mch. 4, 1914 Jun~ 15, 1914 Jan. 4, 1915 Feb. 1, 1915 Mch. 3, 1915 Mch. 2, 1915 May 1, 1915 April 20, 1915 Jan. 18, 1915 Mch. 1, 1915 May 26, 1915. Mch. 1. 1915 April 30, 1915 Aug'. 21, 1915 July 13, 1915 June I, 1915 Aug. 6, 1915 Sept. 1, 1914 Nov. 28, 1914 Jan. 18, 1915 Mch. 1, 1915 May 18, 1915 Meh. 1, 1915
,Total .,'.' $130,125.00 Cash in Third National Banlc. 823.59
Total Endowment Fund ... $130,948.59 Fraternally submitted. CAMPBELL WELLS, Treasurel'. September 2, 1915. The "Cash" of $823.59, shown above, agrees with the records of the Third National Bank. W. W. SMITH, Vice-President. St. Louis, Sept. 2, 1915. Brothers Waggoner, \Vilson and I examined the securities listed above and found them correct. W. K. SPINNEY. Public Accountant,
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITIEE. ,
St. LOUis, September 2, 1915.
1'0 the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home:
The Finance Committee, through its 'Chairman, has the honor to make the following report: W. Brother Sol E. Waggoner, President of the Home and one of the Trustees of the Endowment Fund, W. Brother W. K. Spinney, Public Accountant, and myself as Chairman of the Finance Com-
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mittee, on Thursday, the 2nd day of September, 1915, met by appointment at the safety vaults of the Mississippi Valley Trust Company in St. Louis to examine the securities of the Endowment Fund. The various papers of the Fund contained in the vault were examined. We found t,venty-six loans, ranging from $1,700, the lowest, to $10,000, the highest. These loans are all evidenced by notes, secured by first deeds of trust on approved real estate, accompanied by abstracts or guaranties of title, showing in each instance the title to be in the borrower. The principal of the loans aggreg.ates $130,125. The interest due on all loans has lJeen paid, with the exception of one, which is no..,. in the hands of the Treasurer of the Board for collection. In addition to the loans the books of the Third National Bank show cash on hand $823.59, this making the total amount of the Endowment Fund $130,948.59, an increase of $3,600 over last year. The Fund has been invested in a most satisfactory manner, and' the Craft and the Horne are to be congratulated on its splendid condition. Fraternally submitted, DAVID M. WILSON, Ohairman.
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Sol E. Waggoner, President ot the Board of DirectOTs of the Masonic Home. of Mies01lri: My DEAR BROTHER: As Chairman of your Executive Committee, I submit my annual report of same for the fiscal year ending September 1, 1915. As you have missed no meeting of the Committee during the year, I deem it unnecessary to go into details, also because the General Board at its quarterly meetings have approved our actions. Our Committee is charged with all matters relating to buildings and grounds, applications for admission or discharge and expending the -moneys judiciously and economically. During the year great improvement has been inade in the buildings and grounds, as a result of t~e generous act of the Grand Lodge in providing an Improvement Fund for that purpose. It now seems probable that when all this fund is due and collected there will be sufficient money to complete the improvements contemplated by the Grand Lodge at the
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time said action was taken, but there will always be room for improvement. The applications for admission are growing in number constantly since the completion of the Hospital and doubtless will continue so to do. This being the most expensive department has resulted in a necessary expenditure of moneys more than our income will permit, but I can assure you that all expenses are carefully scrutinized~ thRt there is no graft in salaries or number of employes, as well as all purchases being made either on competitive bids or at wholesale rates with cash discounts. This year every item has been investigated by a special Sub-Committee to ascertain where and how expenses can be reduced, if any, in vie'", of deficit in funds, to maintain the institution and to maintain it in a manner creditable to Freemasonry and those dependent upon us. We hope our actions will meet with the approval of the Brethren .throughout the State. Fraternally yours, CAMPBEL;L WELLS, Ohairman of the E:r;ecutive Oommittee.
REPORT OF HOUSE COMMITTEE. '1'0 Sol E. Waggoner, President Masonic Home of Missouri: DEAR SIR MID BROTHER: The House Committee has held the usual monthly sessions with occasional call meetings between times when necessity required it. All matters pertaining to interior management of the Home and its inmates. have been gone over and carefully considered. Harmony seems to prevail throughout the institution with the exception of an occasional misunderstanding among the old folks, which is bound to occur in any place similar in character, but we are proud to say that it is so infrequent and easily and satisfactorily adjusted. Many entertainments and enjoyable times have been afforded the old folks and children by the various Chapters O. E. S., Moolah Temple Orchestra, and Christmas Committee, which have been much appreciated by the entire Home family, and to them our feeling of thanks is herewith accorded. While we regret very ml1ch the loss to our Home of the valuable service of Sister Anna B. Lee, Matron of the old folks, who recently resigned to accept a more lucrative position, we were fortunate to secure a successor in the person of Mrs. May C. Stevenson of Kansas
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City, who has up to the present time inspired us with her efficiency, not only in managing the detail of her department, but bringing' sunshine into the Home by her agreeable manner. Our appreciation of Sister Baker, our Matron, cannot be 'overestimated. We know that her position is 'at times very trying, but her superior judgment on all occasions seems to surmount every obstacle. To the governesses, nurses and all other employes our thanks are due for the interest shown and the faithfulness in the discharge of their various duties for the general good of the Home. The Chairman of the Masonic Home Committee, Worshipful Bro. V. O. Saunders, whose experience for twenty-seven years as a member of the Masonic Home Board, has honored us with his presence at most of our meetings, and whose counsel and judgment have been of incalculable benefit, to him we tender our thanks. A. C. ROBINSON, Chairman House Commi.ttee.
HOSPITAL REPORT. St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 8, 1915. Mr. Sol E. Waggoner, President Masonic Home: DEAR
Sm
AND BROTHER:
It is with very great pleasure and satisfaction that a concil:le
and tabulated statement of the services rendered and expenses incurred in the management of the Infirmary connected with the ~.lD路 sonic Home, for the year ending September 1, 1915, is herewith sub路 mitted. The admissions to the Home, it must be understoocl, are in tbt~ main composed principally of over-aged brethren and sisters, broken down in health and with the usual infirmities of old age and which of necessity require much care, patience and good judgment in handling such. Everything, of course, is done to ameliorate their cares and sufferings. Our facilities for handling and providing for their comfort have greatly increased and will continue to improve when the' brethren and sisters of this magnificent fraternity become more acquainted with the noble work they are trying to carryon. The time of our nurses and other help is constantly occupied, and, without complaint,. are giving proper attention to those who might require their services.
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Diphtheria has been prevalent throughout the Institution, attacking not only the young, but a few of the old folks, but thanks to God we have lost none, but by prompt and energetic means have succ~eded in stamping it from our midst. A few have come to us whose minds have become so unbalanced that it was impossible for us to keep them here any longer and at the same time secure for the others the peace and quiet ofa Home for which this Institution was intended. These few we have been obliged to provide for elsewhere, not only for their good, but for the happiness and contentment of th~ other members of the Home family.
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April.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . May.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .June. . . . . . . .. .. . .. . . . . . July.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August................. Total
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306.31 ,179.07 110.81 282.67 168.55 $2,116.18
Averag-e cost per person in the Home $6.45 Average cost per person treated ...........•.................... 1.40 NumbH of persons in Home during the year 350 Daily. average in Hospital ~..................... 60
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COST OF DRUGS, TRUSSES, GLASSES, DENTAL AND SURGICAL DRESSINGS. September October November December January February l\'Iarch
1913-14 $ 156.31 70.97 139.40 119.00 242.95 167.00 141.25
1914-15 $ 130.20 108.80 111.40 125.43 156.48 205.27 231.19
April May June .July August Total.
1913-14 $ 107.41 219.83 91.51 194.22 121.01 $1,769.81
1914-15 $ 306.31 179.07 110.81 282.67 168.55
---_r_ $2,116.18
Cases operated on for different causes 36 Cases sent to Quarantine HospitaL 13 Cases ear, nose and throat · 66 Cases eye ......................................................• 75 Dental •.........................................................• 119 Mental cases sent to Asylum..................................... 9 Cases sent to Koch Hospital, tuberculosis........................ 1 1913-14 Averag-e cost per person in the Home $ 5.28 Averag-e cost per person treated............... 2.87 Number of persons in Home during the year ..' 312 Total number of cases treated................ 600 Number of clinic patients..................... 280 Number of hospital patients.................. 320 Eye cases treated............................. 35 Ear. nose and throat cases treated............ 19 Patients now in the hospital................. 49 Under treatment 15 Clinic cases under treatment.................. 23 Dental cases treated.......................... 43 Help employed in the hospital, nurses, help, etc. 12 'l'he total number of people in the Home for the year averaged . 312 Number of nurses, attendants' and help required in the hospital, under salary, during the year . 12 1913-14 Amount paid for salaries and wages including extra help in emergencies $ 5,537.45 Cost of· drug's, surgical dressings, glasses, trusses, dental work, telephones and sundries . 1,769.81 Figuring that we had an average of 60 cases every day for a year, in the hospital, the cost of feeding them per year . 6,393.89 Other items, not sep.arated from the Home expense, v.'e place at . 150.00 The cost of laundry for the year was . 1,]56.75 Additional expenSES for cleaning walls . 95.00
Total operating expense for the year ..... $15,102.90
$
1914-15 6.45 1.40 350 1,509 569 940 75 66 60 40 28 119 18 :>23 18 1914-15 6,607.50 2,116.18 G,:')!J8.50 17ii.OO 773.13
$16,G70.S1
COMPARISON' OF TOTALS. 1913-14 1914-15
Cases Treated 600 1,509
Total Cost $15,102.90 16,570.31
Cost per Case Treated $25.17 10.91'
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Number of dental cases was 119 at a cost of $427.96. Last year the daily average number of cases in the hospital was 49, this year 60, an increase of 22~ per cent. Clothing, shoes, tobacco, bed linen, table linen, preparation of food (including kitchen help), etc., are not figured, as these are included with Horne expense. • The cost of bed and table linens we are unable to give, as well as all furnishings for the hospital, as the Order of the Eastern Star supply and replace these items. We hereby acknowledge our indebtedness to Dr. W. B. Shields, Ear,' Nose and Throat; Dr. Emmett P. North, Oculist; Dr.. ' W. W. Graves, Nervous and Mental Diseases; Dr. H. M. Moore, Snrgical Consultant; Dr. Louis H. Behrens, Medical Consultant; Dr. B. A. Wilkes, Dr. M. L. Klinefelter, for valued consultation and assistance rendered when called upon. Fraternally submitted, DRS. ROBINSON & LEGGAT, Home Physicians.
REPORT OF ATTORNEYS. S1. Louis, Mo., Sept. 8, 1915. Sol E. Waggoner, Esq., P1'esident Masonic Horne
ot Missouri.:
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER: In submitting our report as Attorneys for the Masonic Home, for the year ending September 1st, 1915, have to say that nothing of any special importance has occurred in our department during the last year, only routine business, consisting of advice to the officers and directors of the Home, from time to time, collection of small amounts due the Home, etc. We are pleased to report that there is no litigation pending ¡at the present time in which the Home is either party, plaintiff or. defendant. In pursuance of your request, we submit the following as a brief form of a will for the use of any party who may desire to remember the Horne in his or her last will and testament. It is as follows: Know all men by these presents, that I, , of sound and disposing mind, do make, publish and 'declare this as and for my last will an-d testament, hereby revoking any and all wills and testaments by me heretofore made. First. It is my will and desire, and I hereby direct, that all my just debts. including the expenses of my last illness and funeral. be paid in full.
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Second. I give and bequeath unto the Masonic Home of MiS5uurl. a corporation organized and existIng under and in pursual'lCe of lhe laws of the State of Missoul'i, the sum of . ($ ) Dollars. (Testator may also insert such other provisions in his will as he s€es fit.) . In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and ~<3al on this the
d'ay of
, 19
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Seal) Signed, sealed, published and declared· by the above-named ................................ as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witn~sses thereto on this the day of , 19 . At the time of the signing of the same the said . . . . . . . . . .: , Testator, was of sound and disposing mind.
According to the law of our State, it is absolutely necessary that the signature of the testator be witnessed by two witnesses. We think it better to have three. Yours fraternally, JAMISON & THOMAS, A.ttorneys.
REPORT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE. St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 8th, 1915. To the President and BOaTd of Din:;ctors of the Masonic Home: BI~ETHREN: Another year of God's loving providence for His people has marked the history of the Order of the Eastern Star, and so swiftly have the days and months passed that we can scarcely realize that the time has come in which,to give an accounting of the work accomplished for our beloved Home. Each year finds our Order with a renewed interest in this work, which has become so near and dear to us all. .We are trying to prove that our works are as worthy as our words, and we find that our field of action is widening every day. The Advisory Board have, through the generosity of the Grand Chapter and the Subordinate Chapters, accumulated a fund with which to furnish completely the new Administration Building, . So substantial has been ,their support that we were enabled to furnish
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this building in a magnificent and elegant manner, thus erecting a lasting monument to our Order. We are anxiously awaiting the time when the rear portion of the Administration Building will be fire-proof, so that we may refurnish this part of the building, thereby finishing this structure, and completing a work to which we can point with much pride. The approximate expenditures for the year are about $12,000. The receipts of the year far ex~eed that of any previous year, which is most gratifying. The constantly increasing number of our family has added care and responsibility to those in charge, but Sister Baker seems equal to cope with the situation, as does Sister Stevenson, Matron of the old people. The passing on of our late Superintendent, Brother C. C. Baker, has been a great loss to our Home and family. He was peculiarly well fitted for this responsible position, being always kind, consid路 erate and thoughtful of others. These qualities won for him the love, respect and confidence of every man, woman and child in the Home. His genial smile and kindly words endeared him to the members of the Eastern Star, who feel his death very keenly. Our association with the Board of Directors continues to be pleasant and profitable. "In unity there is strength", and through this united effort we have accomplished much in the past and no . doubt greater things will be achieved in the future. As we pass in and out amid the rush of busy life, we are preach路 ing our sermons. Our passing will make men stronger or weaker. We bring comfort to the sorrowing, help to the weak, balm to the suffering, truth to the benighted in such proportion as our own lives have been touched and kindled by the Holy Spirit. Fraternally submitted, MATTIE P. BARNEY, LOUISA J. MOORE, LILLIE L. FLETCHER.
MATRON'S LETTER TO GRAND LODGE. Another year passed, and the three years' work in this Masonic Home has been done in the spirit of love for those' who are in our care. No one can fully appreciate the members of this great Home family unless they are closely in touch with their noble, true Ma路
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sonic hearts and lives, each member, old and young, trying to make this "Home, Sweet Home," in every sense of the meaning. We have every reason to be proud of the Home children, who are making records in their school work. At present there are sixteen children who attend Soldan High School, and the remaining number attend Clark School, just a shorf distance from the Home. We have been blessed with good health among the children, and only a few cases of contagion, and a very few of the children needed the surgeon. A large number of children have been away for their vacations, which makes them more ready to work the harder when they -return to school. Our new Administration Building, which will be dedicated at Grand Lodge time, is a wonderful structure and worthy the pride of every Mason in Missouri, and the O. E. S. members, who so nobly contributed to the furnishings; thus giving the Missouri Masonic Home a prominent place on the records of Masonry. I.often wonder in my work here if the Masons realize the greatness of this grand Home, the shaping and forming the characters of these Blessed Children, and to watch their minds develop and grasp the meaning which tells them how kind, thoughtful and true the Masons are to them, and the trustful look makes you know they are thankful. Several of the children have gone from the Home to take up the cares and responsibilities of life, which their Home training makes them capable of doing. Our Home is never forgotten, for the Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters are ever thoughtful of its members. The Christmas Committee, an organization from the St. Louis Lodges for the entertainment of the members of the Home family, raises a fund each year for this purpose, voluntarily contributed by the Masonic bodies of the city, whose one idea in life is to make the members of the Home family happy. They begin at Christmas with a tree, laden with gifts for each member of the Home. Last Christmas the Matron 'had our beautiful Chapel trimmed in the season's colors. Our beloved Superintendent, Mr. Baker, was in the Chapel that day for the last time, as he was taken ill that afternoon, and passed to his reward of Labor and Love to the Heavenly Home on January 13, 1915, and his smile is missed by all. Worshipful Brother V. O. Saunders, Chairman of the Visiting Committee of the M. W. Grand Lodge, was pr~seiJ.t at our morning celebration and favored us with some very appropriate remarks.
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Worshipful Brother A. C. RobinsoB, Chairman of the House Committee, was also present. We were also delighted to have our beloved Grand Worthy Matron, dear Mrs. Fletcher, with us, also our esteemed Grand Patron, Brother Brod, whose heart is in this grand work and Home, and the Moolah Orchestra, 'who have given us several delightful concerts in t~e Chapel. The Past Matrons' and Patrons' Club gave the children a strawberry feast, much to the delight of all. The Auto Club' gave the children their usual yearly ride through the parks and over the city. . The Masonic musicians need special mention for their effdrts in giving the Home children a musical education, coming each day, that the children may'learn to play the several instruments. They will soon be able to entertain the Masons of our Grand Order, who are putting forth every effort to help the brother's children, who are less fortunate than they are. .Easter Sunday the Home Family were invited by the Knights Templar to be their guests in the service held in the Union Avenue Methodist Church, and as usual the children sang their way into the' hearts of the people, as the Masonic Home children can do. During vacation the girls enjoyed the parks and outdoor recreat.ions, swimming, tennis. A great many people. have visited the Home during the past year and all express themselves as surprised and pleased with the great work done here. There is a happy, contented Home feeling existing in this family' of true people in the cause of Masonry. The Matron in this letter wishes to thank the members of the Board of Directors and the Masonic Fraternity in the State of Missouri for the many acts of kindness shown her always in her work of love as "Mother" of the Home, and at the time of her sorrow~nd bereavement. t : .~ The list of donations appear in another part of tbis report. I cannot refrain from giving all departments of this Home a worthy mention for their faithfulness to the interest of the Home. We were honored in June by a visit from' Sister,.,Xiice Stoner, Superintendent of the Odd Fellows' Home, who with thirty-six of the children from the Home in Liberty, Mo., were on their way to their Grand Lodge. The boys of the band favored thEi'iIome family with several selections, and we enjoyed the e~charige of "Home 1
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courtesies". Brother Dockery, who is President of their Board, is also a member of our ,Board of Directors. The Matron of the old people, Mrs. May C. Stevenson, has entered into this work with a full' heart and is loved by all. •LIVING EXPENSES. Including HEms Mentioned, Comparisons for 1912-1::, 1913-14 and 1914-15. 19H-15 1912-13 1913-14 $ 2,980.37 Dry goods and clothing $ 2,506.96 $ 2,654.71 1,002.99 Shoes 939.00 992.10 1,579.44 Laundry 1,270.93 1.295.01 6,928.94 Meats .. ;........................ 5,459.01 8,256.41 5,9·16.17 Produce 5,900.23 6,600.04 :>,t51.91 Groceries 6,288.09 8,036.89 2,780.44 Milk 2,356.33 3,128.03 21 EJ:77 Telephones and Telegrams....... 196.85 219.38 1,022 01 Gas 940.10 1,076.03 982.02 Electric Light.................... 832.43 771.23 191.04. Ice 428.75 618.38 2,5 1i!i.50 Coal 2,366.06 2,626.78 Bread 1,516.43 1,535.54 1.ll66.13 $30,951.17 Increase.. 1913-14
$37,810.53 $6,859.36
Lhiing expense, per capita, 1912-13-180 members Living expense, per capita, 1913-14-211 members Living expense, per capita, 1914-15-232 members Decrease, 1914-15 15.87 per member. Food cost, as per items included: 1912..,13 $ 5,459.01 5,900.23 :................ 6,288.09 ' , 2,356.33 1,516.43
Meats Produce Groceries Milk Bread
$21,520.01 Increase,
1913-14
$37,821.73
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$171.95 17:),19 163.02
1913-14 $ 8.256.41 6,600.04 8,036.89 3,128.03 1,535.54
1914-15 $ 6,928.94 5,946.17 3,157.91 2,7Vl.44 1,SG613
$27,556.91 $6,036.82
$26,679.59
Food cost, per capita, 1912-13-180 members ................•. $119.55 Food cost, per capita, 1913-14~211 members .................• 130.60 Food cost, per capita, 1914-15-232 members , 11500 Decrease, 1914-15
16.10 per member.
Food cost pel' capita: Cost pe~ Year 1912-13-members average-ISO .. $119.55 1913-14':-membcl's average-211 .. 130.60 1914-15-~le.mbers average-232 .. 115.00
Cost per Day $32.7 35.7 31.5
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In'the above estimate only members (by average) are considered. The meals to employes and officers are counted as a part of the cost of me~ls t'omembers.
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It would be unjust as well as not in accord with my feelings of gratitude did I not express my appreciation of the great assistance rendered by Brother Sol E. Waggoner, President of the Home Board, who after the death of my dear husb8.nd gave his time and attention to the business management of the Home, thereby enabling me to continue my former duties without interruption. May God watch us in our progress toward the high calling, and give us the health to do his work, for here we can form the lives of these dear children for the future, who are grateful to the Masons for all their many acts of kindness to them. Fraternally, HARRIET E. BAKER, Matron.
Mj<~MBEnSHIP
At end of August, 1914 Admitted since
Men 70 31
STATISTICS. 'Vomen 73 23
101 Discharged, past year. ~ . . . . . . . .. 5 Deaths, past year 13
96 g 10
18
19
No. in Home Aug. 31, 1915 '83 77 Increase for the year, ending Aug. 31, 1915
Boys 33 17
Girls 38 14
50 8
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CASH DONATIONS. 1914. Sept. 12, 18, 18, 29, 29, Nov. 21, 22, 5, Dec. 8, 14, 16, 18, 19, 23, 24. 24, 24, 1915. Feb. 2, April 4, June 25, JU,I'y 19, 29,
\Vellston Lodge No. 513, Wellston $100.00 O. K. Kilburn....................................... 1'.00 Jas. DeLano 1.00 H. J. Lucksi nger, Valley Park...................... 10.l0 A. C. Stewart, St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Brother H. It'. Bunghardt, Kansas City......... . . . .. 10.GO Irwin Nathanson .25 Temple Lodge No. 299, Kansas City... . . . . .. . . .. . . . .. 25.00 South Gate Lodge No. 547. Kansas City. . . . . . . . . . . .. . 10.00 Kansas City Chapter R. A. M. No. 28, Kansas City. .. 25.00 St. Armand Com., Excelsior Springs '.' . . . . 5.00 Kansas City Commandery No. 10, Kansas City. . . . . .. 10.00 St. Louis Iron & \\Tire Co............................ 5.00 Rural Lodge No. 316, Kansas' City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 United Lodge No.5, Springfield ..... ,................ 5.00 Jacob Zung, '4298 E. Cook Ave...................... 5.00 Ernst Zung, 4298 E. Cook Ave , , ;'. . . . . 2.00 Ararat Temple, Kansas City 262.30 Sister Rapley of Joplin, Mo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.30 St. John's Lodge No. 28 and Hannibal Lodge No. 188. 23.21 Clarence Evans, Chicago, IlL....................... 50.00 Julius Seidel, 6040 Cabany .. ,....................... 2.00
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LODGE DONATIONS. 1!J14. Dec.
2, Towel' Ol'ove Lodge No. 631, two barrels apples. Star Lodge No. 79, one box apples. 11:7 Polar Rose Hill Lodge No. 550, renewals to subscriptions to magazines sent last year. 13, "\Vellston Lodge No. 613, ice cream for whole family. 22, Jacksom:j)le Lodge No. 541, quilt and pillow slips.
1915. Jan. 17, Missouri Ledge, ice cream for the Home family. Feb. lO, Tuscan Lodge, box of sandwiches. lii, Beacon Lodge No, 3, wheel chair. 22, PI'ide of the West Lodg'e No. 179, 85 tooth brushes and 85 cans tooth powder, 22, George '\Vashington Lodge No.9, ice cream. Mch. 28, Brother Marshall R. Harrison, l\H. l\'loriah Lodge No. 40, violin. 'ApI'il 30, Brother Chas. A. Schacht, M1. Moriah Lodge No. 40, books. Lambskin Lodge No. 460, ten tickets to opera. 6, M~y 29, Keystone Lodge No. 243, boat ride. 5, Missouri Lodge No.1, boat ride. June Aug. 17, Clifton Lodge No. 463, Thayer, Mo., two bushels of peaches. IVnSCELLANEOUS O. E. S. DONATIONS. 1914. l, Boone Chapter No. 290. Columbia. quilt pieces and a dress. Se~t. 19, La Belle Chapter No. 316, La Belle, Missouri, a donation of fruit. 27, Rose Croix Chaptcl', U. D., icc cream. 28, Ironton Chapter No. 349, lJ:onton, ]\,10., t\\'o 路dozen linen huck towels. Oct. 23, Riverside Chapter No. 77, Clarksville, two barrels canned goods, one barrel turnips and one barrel pears and three of apples. 24. Occidental Chapter No. 185. popcorn balls. 28, Clayton Chapter No. 304, 39 crash wash cloths and 24 pillow slips. 30, Meramec Chaptel' No. 317, EUI'eka, one quilt, and the following ladics, all of Meramec Chapter No. 317, each one quilt: Mrs. Rebecca Votaw, ,V. M., Mrs. Virginia Finney and Mrs. 'Vrn. S. Geggie. Also several boxes of home-made candy for Halloween. Nov. 8, Tuscan Chapter No. 68, one barrel apples, cake and ice cream. 8, Lockw'ood Chapter No. 219, Lockwood, one barrel apples. 1,7, Sylvan Chapter No. 34, Peirce City, Mo., one barrel canned fruit. 17, Independence Chapter No. 329, Independence, 120 cans fruit. 17, Olive Chapter No. 251, Minden Mines, one quilt and pair of blankets. 18, Kahoka Chapter No. 40, Kahoka, 42 towels, 6 pairs pillow slips, 8 wash towels and 2 tea towels. 18, Sylvan Chapter No. 34, Peirce City, one barrel canned fruit. 22, Jane Moon Chapter'No. 333, cake. 21, 81. Louis Chapter No.8, 46 dozen towels. 24, St. Clair Chapter No. 96, St. Clair, box of fruit. 24. Naomi Chapter, Union, Mo., barrel of fruit. 24, Hocheport Chapter No. 259, barrel of canned fruit. 24, Nightingale Chapter No. 117, two barrels of apples. 24, Barnett Chapter No. 303, one barrel fruit. 24, Willow Springs Chapter No. 28, barrel of canned fruit. 24, 'Washington Chapter No. '267, one 'box of canned fruit. , 27, Bellefontaine Chapter No. 69, one box oranges and one barrel of apples. Dec. 5, Lockwood Chapter No. 219, Lockwood, one quilt and on~ barrel tomatoes and fruit. 5, Ideal Chapter No. 119. Jamesport, one barrel fruit and two pair pillow cases.
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12, Vincil Chapter No. 0, Bonne Terre, Mo., two barrels black twig apples. 19, Gower Chapter No. 330, 14 dresser scarfs and 8 towels. 20, Rose Hill Chapter No. 120, St. Louis, 1fi gallons ice cream. 22, Mokane Challter No. 352, Mokane, 29 glass jars of fruit. 23, Anchor Chapter No. 54. St. Louis, one quilt. an assortment of doll hats and a child's hot water bottle. . 24, WentzvLle Chapter No. 37, Wentzville, Mo., a valuable collection. of flannels. gingham, toweling, stockings. dolls, picLure books, drawers, mittens, gloves, vest, lady's coat, toys and candy. , 24, Faith A uxiliary, Faith Chapter No. 334, Carl Junction, one quilt. . 24, Alexander Chapter No. 242. St. Charles, two quilts, 18 towels and one pair pillow slips. 24, Thilo Chaptel' No. 322, Columbia, a present for each child in the Home, barpins and cuff-buttons. 24, Clayton Chapter No. 204, a splendid lot of toys, games and playthings for Christmas. . 25, Bellefontaine Chapter No. 69, 50 cents to each old person. 25, True Kindred Club. Kansas City, 30 pair stockings. 25, Park Chapter No. 327, Kansas City, a quilt. 25, True Kindred Sewing Class, Kansas City; a new dime for each child in the Home. 25, Clayton Chapter No. 304, Clayton, Mo., a most acceptable lot of toys. 25, Crown and Scepter Chapter No. I, Hannibal, Mo., two pair pillow slips, 12 pocket handkerchiefs, two union suits. one child's coat, remnants of calico, outing flannels, one lady's coat, one muffler, toweling and one dozen pair stockings. 28, Victoria Chapter No. H, Jefferson City, 12 jars fruit. 1915. Jan.
2. Dadevllle Chapter No. 82, one barrel apples. 2, Past Matrons' and Patrons' Association. 9th District, dresser scarfs and apron. Miss Morrison, Past Matron of Radiant, pin cushion trinkets. 4, 1\1:t. Zion Chapter No. 229, Thayer, Mo .. comfort. 20, Flag' from Mrs. A. P. Flet-cher, which was given to her from the nineteen Chapters of St. Louis. . ' Feb. 13, Oriental Chapter sent valentines to the '0. E. S. members of the Home. 22, Hespel'ia Ladies' Sewing Circle sent four rag rugs. Mch. 13, Erwin Chapter No. 194, three dozen linen towels. 14, Friendship Chapter No. 214, quilt. 15, Isis Chapter No. 208, Kansas City, two rag rugs. 15, Golden Gate Chapter No. 58, Kansas City, two rag rugs. '24. Ivanhoe Chapter No. 244, two rag' rugs. 28, Cornerstone Chapter, 12 bricks of ice cream. Clair Chapter No. 96, St. Clair, Mo., case of eggs. A!?r il 3,3. St. Riverside Chapter No. 77, Clarksville, Mo., case of eggs. 3, Thilo Chapter No. 322, Columbia. Mo., needle case, sachet bags for old ladies and Easter postcards for the old men. 5, Greenville 'Chapter No. 337, 14 towels. 2 pair sheets, 2 pair plllow slips, 6 yards tubing, 5 handl{erchiefs, l' 'spool thread, 3 skeins embroidery floss and 1 paper needles. 20, Home Chapter No. 313, ten tickets to the opera for the benf'fit of the Home. 2fJ, Rose Hill Chapter No. 120, 20 ticl<ets to a piCture show. 24, Occidental Chapter NO.路185, ten tickets for' opera. 24. Erwin Chapter No. 194. ten tickets. ' 24, Jane Moon No. 333, ten tickets. 27, Cornerstone Chapter, U. D., ten ticl<ets. 28, Anchor Chapter No. 54, ten tickets. 29, Beacon Sewing Circle, 51 towels. ,5, 'I'uscan Chapter No. 68, ten tickets. ~fa~' 5, Venus Chapter No. 153, ten tkl{('ts. I '*
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4,
12, 15. 20, 22, 23, 23, 24, 26,
29, 30, 30.
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3, 3, 3, 3, 20. 28, 28, 9, ]0, 15, 18, 18,
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Rob Morris Chapter No. 328, a large quantity of snow balls. Bellefontaine Club, $29.1l. Rose Croix Chapter No. 372, ten tickets. Erwin Sewing Circle, three dozen pillow slips. Barbee Chapter No. 31, ten tickets. Beacon Chapter No. 256, ten tickets. Friendship Chapter No. 214, ten ticl\:cts. Bellefontaine Chapter No. 69, ten ticl\:ets. Clayton Chapter No. 304, 59 pillow slips and five cakes. Forest Park Chapter, ten tickets. Oriental Chapter No. 228, two boxes 'oranges. Erwin Sewing Circle, two dozen pillow cases. Ahchor Chapter No. 54, bushel basket of oranges and bananas. Rose Croix Chapter No. 372, 96 towels. Tuscan Chapter No. 68, ice cream. Ol'iental Chapter No. 228, 25 quilts. Guiding Star Chapter No. 335, Greenridg'e, Mo., comfort. \Valnut Grove Chapter No. 72. 14 pair pillow slips. Defiance Chapter No. 224, Defiance, Mo., ] 0 yards gingham, one crash towel, five yards muslin and stockings fOI' children. Grace Chapter No. 323, \Varrenton, Mo., one pair cotton blankets, one sheet, one pillow, four pair pillow cases, sixteen towels, fifteen yards toweling, ten wash cloths and twelve napkins. , Barbee Chapter No. 31, 68 towels. Isis Chapter No. 208, Kansas City, two quilts. Hartville Chapter No. 164, Hartville, Mo., 5 pair stockings, 4 pair socks, 2 aprons, 1 waist, 1 dress, 2 handkerchiefs, 2 towell;, 7 yards linen toweling, 7 gauze shirts and 4 crash towels. Ironton Chapter No. 349, Ironton, Mo., barrel of vegetables and apples. , St. James Chapter No. 235, St. James, Mo., barrel of c'anned fruit. Osceola Chapter No. 30, Osceola, Mo., barrel of canned fruit. Rose Hill Chapter No. 120, 50 pillows (sofa) and chair for old people. Rose Hill Chapter No. 120, eight rockers and four chairs. Green City Chapter No. 269, two comforts. Drexel Chapter No. 218, one-half dozen towels, clothing. Republic Chapter No. 370, 22 jars fl'ult and vegetables. Erwin Sewing Circle, 48 towels, linen. Past Matrons' and Patrons' Club, ice cream. Saybelle Chapter No. 276, barrel of canned fruit. Noving'er Chapter No. 336, ten bath towels, one pair pillow slips, twelve linen and huck towels. GENERAL DONATIONS.
1914. Se,r:t. "",
Oct.
9, 11, 16, 16, 1, 6, 6, 7 8: 11, 11, 12,
Dr. R. Bryan, half a dozen novels. F. F. '\T. Krenning, St. Louis. five basl<ets choice peaches. Arthur 'Wagoner, 4440 N. Broadway, books. Mrs. Maud K. Henderson, children's clothing. Misses Ollie Ryland and N. M. Plumer, bool\:s for the Infirma,ry. Mrs. C. E. Jones, magazines. R. Shepard BI'yan, M. D., City, three copies of Literary Digest. . O. V\". Kerksieck, 4333 N. Newstead Ave., barrel of apples. Mrs. C. L. Thompson, 4914 McPherson, papers. Miss Catherine Sierk. rubber plant. Mr. and Mrs. J. \-V. Brod, books and tOYs. L. \-V. Haynes, 1231 Hamilton Ave., book:;. ge()~rapnical maga,zines.
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12, Mrs. K J. Marks, 5201 \Vestminster, one set of Dickens' works and other books. Hy Falkenhainer, SL Louis, two iron music stands. A. F. Langenohl, St. Louis, four iron music stands. Mrs. 13. Nugent, St. Louis, magazines. .J. VV. Estes, SL Louis, books and papers. Mrs. C. Fernsted, 3939 Labadie Ave., magazines and a rubber tree. 28, Geo. L. Hassett, one folding bed. 28, Robert Holmes, 46 Portland Place, two sanitary couches. 28, Mrs. Overstreet, St. Louis, suit of clothing. 28, Mrs. Niekamp, hats and collars. 28, Chas. A. William, .Tr., St. Louis, magazines. 28, Mr. Fisher, 2250 Labadie Ave., one iron bed. 29, H. Sierck, 200 cigars. 30, Mrs. Brown, St. Louis, magazines. I, Miss Fannie Weber, St. Louis, books. 2; Mrs. Ferguson, 5902 Delmar Ave., nine loaves of home-made bread. 3, J. \V. Schaumberg, 3217 Nebraska Ave., magazines. 3, Mrs. \-V. J. Kennedy, clothing. 6, Miss May Alexander, quilt pieces. 7, \Vallace Wyatt, St. Louis, one barrel of apples. 11, Mrs. Reginald Hopkins, 1138 Bayard, chrysanthemums. 13, H ..G. Kraft, magazines. 15, Concord Fruit and V~getable Co., one box oranges and some oyster plant. 16, St. Louis Star, 12 copies daily. 17, Mrs. Turner, 5936 Woodland Place, flowers. 18, Mrs. Fred Norman, 5176 Kensington Ave.. clothing and lady's waist. 18, .r. P. A ustin, six quart jars of preserves. 24, Thos. R. Durning, St. Louis, clothing. 26, Dr. Whipple, tooth powder, one dozen tubes, and one large can. 29, Mr. Hamilton, violin. 29, Grafeman Dairy, five gallons ice cream. 30, Mrs. Bates, 11 Beverly Place, flowers. 5, Members of Moolah Patrol, fumed oak chair. 10, W. J. Kennedy Stationery Co., nuts. 11, Mrs. Rosenblatt, flowers, sent by the Epstein and Steiner families, 4570A Laclede Ave. 12, G. S. Parsons, Bonne Terre, one barrel apples. 17, A. S. McMillan, bag of nut meats. 17, Chas. F. Ochsner, Herman, Mo., clothing-. 19, Elmer C. Metz, 2229 Angelica, 80 popcorn balls. 19, R. Shepard Bryan, M. D., St. Louis, mag-a7.incs and clothing. 20, J. C. C. vValdeck, St. Louis, two hams and one side of bacon. 20, Mrs. John Betz. 4467 Easton Ave., book. 20, A. P. Fletcher and Mrs. Lillie L. Fletcher, Bible for Chapel. 21, Kroeger-Amos-James, mixed nuts. 22, Lambert Pharmacal Co., one case listerine and soap. 23, G. A. Bell, 2116 Olive St., bag of pecans. 23, Miss Fannie Weber, St. Louis, ten late novels. 23, American Educational Society, set of bool{s. 23, 606-8 Vandeventer Ave., all members of Polar Star No. 79, one barrel 路apples. 24, Carton Brown. 5547 Vlaterman, one sled. 24, American Educational Society, 625 Locust St., set of boys' and girls' book shelves. 24, Lambert Chemical Co., St. Louis, one case listerine and one dozen cakes soap. 24, W. J. Kennedy Stationery Co., one diary for 1915, use of l\fasonic Music Teachers Association. 21, Vlm. J. Donnell, Pierce Bldg., St. Louis, one barrel apples. 25 ViTallace A. Kenwood, St. Louis, basket 路of canned fruit. 28: Edward Barklage, flowers. 28, Rawlston Dinges, magazines.
23, 23, 24, 24, 27,
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Dec.
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28, May Sender, fruit and candy. 28, Adele Hooper, dolls and doll clo~hes. 1915. Jan.
2, Miss Florence Moller, lemonade. 13, Mrs. Jennette Heidel, 20 glasses of jelly. 14, Mrs. Lenora Klein, Appleton City, Mo., three outing flannel nightgowns. 17, H. C. Holtz, 2224 Hebert St., St. Louis, magazines. 17, Adele Hooper, 4022A Laclede Ave., City, popcorn and oranges. 16, Mrs. M. Lepschitz, 3655 Flad Ave., City, clothing. 26, Brother L. O. Steiner, silk pieces. 1, Bishop Johnson, magazines. Feb. 9. Brother Henry Sierk, cigars. 10, Miss E:vans, 4217 Delmar, magazines. 13, Sister Habenneck, magazines. 24, Luclts-Orwig Co., six pieces of tapestry. 25, Mrs. Belle McCol'mick, 3624 Folsom Ave" magazines. 1, Dr. Bryan, Delmar .Ave., magazines and case of medicine Mch. bottles. 6, Young, Florist, flowers. . 12, .Jones J-J. Parker, ]242 Temple Place, t!owers. 18, Cornelia Schatz, German Bible. . 18, Mrs. J. H. Murray, one dozen trimmed hats. 19, Anderson Laundry, nine white shirts. 28, Church of the Ascension-Episcopal-palms on Palm Sunday. 28, Dr. Bryan, Delmar Ave., magazines. 29, Brother Geo. M. Spalding, box of useful articles. 30, Sister Cornelia Schatz, collection of German magazines. 3, O. ,V. Kerkseick, Locltwood, Mo .. case of eggs. 3, Christmas Committee, fancy baskets and colored eggs and candy eggs and chickens for the children, and for the old folks one-dollar bill, also baskets and colored路 eggs. 6, Ladies' E:ntertainment Committee of the Shrine, 20 loaves of bread and a lat'ge quantity of sandwiches. 6, Mrs. H. H. Halsey, magazines. 6, Mrs. H. G. Craft, 5317 Vernon Ave., magazines. 6, Mr. Edwin 'V. Lee, 4400 'Vestminster Place, 'nine books. 13, Brother Edwin Platt, 41 bound books. 13, Mrs. Halsey, 21 magazines. 17, Mrs. Haynes, 7110 Michigan Ave.. papers for the children. 21. Louis Maull Co., 422 and 424 N. Third St., case of catsup. 24, Dr. \Vhipple, 5096A Delmar Ave., 208 cans tooth powder, 12 tubes tooth paste and one large can tooth路 powder. 30, Mrs. Fleitsch, 1285 Oak St., silk pieces. 8, R. F. Grady, 5815 Manchester Road, three memberships to May Y. M. C. A. 8, Mary AlExander, Clemens and Clara Aves., box of silk and cotton quilt pieces. , 10, Brother H. C. Hartman, five dozen painting sets and three cribbage boards. 10, Mrs. Harry J. Malone, 15 S. Taylor Ave., six pair fine shoes. 14, -Mrs. H. Kammann, 2814 Washington Ave., violin. 19, Mrs. Charles Spink, 5235 Lindell Terrace. suits. 24, Brother Abrams, trunk full of clothing. 24, Cabany Church, tickets' for entertainment for old people. 27, Mrs. Robert H. Pethebridge, three jars damson plums. 29, Mrs. Sprowl, 1552A Spring Ave., pair crutches. 29, Mrs. Howard Bailey, magazines. 30, Scottish Rite-Brother Patch, five gallons lemon juice. 30, Mr. John 'Varrcn, 2436 Bernays Ave., three dozen Leslie magazines. 30, Brother Orr, magazines. 30, Mrs. Claudia Hazen 'White, 2 Yale Ave., University City, magazines. 31, Mrs. Uthoff, 3843 Hartford St., flowers. 1, Brother Sierk, 3853 Greer Ave., cigars. .June
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Appendix. 1, Mrs. Sierk, boys' clothing.
[Sept. .
1, Mrs. Fannie G. .Rosenblatt, 2726 Clark Ave., magazines.
JU.~y
7, Brother Krennlng, candy, popcorn and chewing gum. 10, Sister Nell Page, Canton, Mo., clothing. 1t., Percy 'Verner, 5505 Cates Ave., flowers. 11, Mrs. F. C. Hetzler, 914 Bayard Ave., magazines. 10, Mr. Hatfield, auto ride. 17, Cabany Methodist Church, boat ride. ] 8, Mr. Roth, 6208 Berlin Ave., chair. 24, May Sibley, Jackson, :M.o., one apron and eight pillow slips. 28, Mr. E. R. Beebe, Clayton, two market baskets of sweet peas. 30, Hawlston-Dinges, 2830A Accomac St., magazines. 30, Mr. Roth, 6208 Berlin Ave., four large framed pictures. 30, Mrs. Nugent, 29 'Vestmoreland Place, magazines. 1, Mrs. G. F. Graner, quilts. 3, Dr. and Mrs. ~'hipple, clothing. 3, Lucks-Orwig, large samples of cretonnes and velvets. 4, Robert D. Mudd, 4601 McPherson Ave., magazines. 15, Florist (no name given), flowers. 24, Mr. J. Reid, 50 soap bubble blowers. 29, Mr. B. Schweizer, 6202 Easton Ave., two 'box'es of straw hats, lace curtains and curtain scrim, clothing, books, magazines and a play house for the little children. 2, 路Mrs. Howard Bailey, St. Regis Apartments, magazines. 7, Mrs. John Cramer, 12 games, Centennial St. Louis. 12, Mrs. Hyman Kahn, 'Vest End Hotel, magazines. 12, Mrs. 1:' red C. Hetzler, 914 Bayard Ave., magazines and books. 17, Mrs. "Villard Botl{in, 5520 \Vaterman Aye., one basl{et of tomatoes. 17, Mrs. Blume. 2655 Caroline St., magazines. 20, Jas. F. McElhinny, 2108 Olive St., records. 22, lVIr. Ezra Voyle, 3670 Cook Ave., bool{s with illustrations of Philippine Islands and set of hound books on the Bible. 24,- Mrs. J. L. Eaton, barrel of canned fruit. 28, Moolah Temple, auto ride. 28, Stanley vVilson, Bismarck, Mo., barrel of apples. 28, Mrs. Seitz, St. Louis, :Mo., large number of German magazines.
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321
ADMITTED SINCE LAST ANNUAL HE PORT. '-'-_-._-.c:=-_~=-_--=---=---,--==========::::..::...c~---:-:::=--::=---::-:._=_
Name
Age
Adm;tted
I
Lodge
Sarah Sylvester........ 70 Sept., 191411Aurora ' . Robert Viroody......... 66 Sept., 1914 Fraternal . Geo. W. Smith.· 63 Sept., 1914 Hope . "Val tel' Whitacre....... 3 Sept., 1914 Summerville . Geo. Vt. Barker 80 Sept., 1914 South Ga.te . Anna A. V. 'Valsh... 79 Sept., 1914 Tuscan . Anna K. Swift......... 54 Sept., 1914 j Harmony O. E. S. Dorris Graupner........ 4 Sept., 1914, Keystone . 'Vm. Robt. Graupner... 3 Sept.. 19141Keystone . Geo. N. Burch..·........ 68 Sept., 1914 Laddonia . Charles H. Briggs...... 8 Sept., 19141 Polar Star . Geneva Martin........ 3'5 Oct., 1914\Ava . Geneva Martin......... 12 Oct., 1914IAva . Otis Martin............ 11 Oct., 1914\Ava . Opal Martin........... 7 Oct., 1914 Ava . Sophia Jacobs......... 67 Oct., 1914 Aurora . J. C. Foss.............. 79 Oct., 1914 Hope , . Malinda C. Lamb....... 53 Oct., 1914 Linn . Jane E. Robinson...... 77 I Nov., 1914 Galt ' .. Z. T. \Valler........... 68 I' Nov., 1914 Puxico . Eliza R. Moore........ 68 Nov., 1914 Jefferson . Mary l~. Page......... 70 Nov., 1914 St. Joseph . Milford Huntel"......... 14 Nov., 1914 Morley . Charles Hunter :.. 10 Nov., 1914 Morley . Laura A. KidwelL..... 10 Nov., 1914 Cuba . Elbert M. Kidwell..... 9 Nov., 1914 Cuba . Susan Adams......... 66 Nov., 1914 Good Hope . J. McB. Johnson....... 52 . Nov., 1914 l\1t. Zion . ""Vm. W. Macfarlane... 81 Dec., 1914 Auxvasse . James L. Jenkins....... 74 Dec., 1914 Charity . Frances' H. Jenkins.... 62 Dec., 1914 Charity . Sylvester E. Smith..... 70 Dec., 1914 Mt. Moriah . .las. L. Shannon....... 74 Dec., 1914 New Salem . Isaac McBroom......... 62 Dec., 1914 Gate City . Geo. 'V. Henry.......... 54 D(;c., 1914 Gate City . Sophia Connors......... 61 Jan., 1915 Polar Star . Chas. T. Arthur........ 56 Jan., 1915 Rowley . Bonnie Mauldin........ 10 Jan., 1915 Alton . Ruby Mauldin.......... 6 Jan., 1915 Alton . Lorene Mauldin........ 3 Jan.. 1915 Alton , .. Goldie M. Evans....... 14 Jan., 1915 Ki ng Hill . .John V·l. McCanne...... 69 Jan., 1915 Jacksonville . Jeanette McCanne...... 60 Jan., 1915 Jacksonville . James L. ·Wylie........ 70 Jan., 1915 Montgomery City. .Tames Howell.......... 63 Jan., 1915 Ash Grove . Robt. Stevenson........ 71 Feb., 1915 St. Louis . Amanda Klarenaar..... 73 Feb.. 1915 Barbee O. E. S . Uriah H. Johnson...... 66 Feb., 1915 Malden , . Vernon E. Price....... 7 Mar.. 1915 Bellefontaine Ch. Annie L. Sheehan...... 10 Mar., 1915 rngomar . \Vilhelmina Holstein 3 Mar., 1915 Keystone . James C. Reid......... 63 Mar., 1915 Hunnewell , .. James A. Mahan 82 I Mar., 1915 Lambskin . Arthur L. Reddick...... 9 , l\Jar., 1915 Troy . Mary Booth Reddick... 71 Mar., 1915 Troy . Hiram H. Hedges...... 70 Mar., 1915 'Weston . Geo. D. Salyer 'j16 Mar., 1915 United . Blanche ClaypooL...... 10 Mar;. 1915 rng?mar . ~I[at:y E. ~l[cArth~..:.-:....-.. ~?~~~1,--l915 OCCIdental
No.
...
_
Residence
267 SL Louis. 363 Robertsville. 251 \"lashing-ton. 555 Summerville. 547 Kansas City. 360 St. Louis. 162 Kansas City. 243 St. Louis. 243 St. J.JOuis. 115 Laddonia. 79 St. Louis. 26 Ava. 26 Ava. 26 Ava. 26 Ava. 267 St. Louis. 251 \Vashington. 326 Linn. 423 Galt. 596 Puxico. 43 Jefferson City. 78 St. Joseph. 184 Morley. 184 Morley. 312 Cuba. 312 Cuba. 218 St. Louis. 327 West Plains. 357 Auxvasse. 331 St. Joseph. 331 St. Joseph. 40 St. Louis.. 270 Winfield . 522 Kansas Ci.t y . 522 Kansas City. 79 1 St. Louis. 204 Dearborn. 255 Alton. 255 Alton. 255 Alton. 376 S. St. Joseph. 541 Jacksonville . 541 Jacksonville. 246 Montgomery City. 100 Ash Grove. 2() St. Louis. 31 St. Louis. 4()6· Malden. 69 St. Louis. 536 ,"Villow Springs. 243 St. Louis. . 415 Hunnewell. 460 St. Louis. 34 Troy. 34 Troy. 53 Weston. 5 Springfield. 536 Willow Springs. 163 St. Louis.
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ADMITTED SINCE LAST ANNUAL REPORT-Concluded. I I
Name
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Admitted
Residen~e
No.
Lodge
----------j-Harold F. Bartlett ..... 1 53 April, 1915 Geo. Washington. 9 Nancy Roberts......... 67 April. 1915 Poplar Bluff 209 A~n~ A.. Gerit y \ 70 April, 1915 Cosmos 282 Fielden W. Price 16 May, 1915 FOUl' Mile 212 Julia HamiltOn 77 May, 1915 Williamstown 370 Lucy M. Reed.......... 1 76 May, 1915 Cosmos 282 George Cole '146 June, 1915 Reed Springs..... 280 Nat~aniel Gray:........ 77 .June. 1915 Polar Star........ 79 DaVid T. Martlll....... 67 June, 1915 Hamilton 224 John F. Ballow 82 June, 1915 Craft 287 Anna Denton Bell 1 S3 .June, 1915 Perserverance '" 92 Gordon C. McNeil 1 56 .July, 1915 Occidental 163 Wm. B. Moss.......... 77 .July, 1915 Auxvasse 357 Oscar Cole 1 8 .July, 1915,Reed Springs 280 280 John cOle.. · .. ·· 1 5 July, 1915 Reed Springs W. H. Schofield........ 70 .July, 1915 Craft .. :......... 287 Sarah E. Schofield..... 68 July. 1915 Craft 287 Wilber R. Mabry...... 10 Aug., 1915 York 563 John \V. Mabr y 8 Aug., 1915 York 1 563 Robert S. l'vlabry....... 5 Aug., 1915 York 563 Lou isia~a St~phens..... 7'3 Aug., 1915 Maplewood : 566 Ruby E. Davis 12 Aug., ]915 Linn Creek 152 1 Donald O. JOhnson : 8 Aug., 1915 Joplin 335: Vantres I. Johnson.... 6 Aug.. 1915 Joplin 335 Samuel Robirds 66 Aug., 1915 St. Andrew's \ 96 l\fissouri A. Womack , 76__A_u_g_ ..__ l~~ Jon~~,a_n_._._._.:...:....:-:_321 '1
St. Louis. Poplar Bluff. St. Louis. Campbell. "Williamstown. St. Louis. Heed. Springs. St. Louis. Hamilton. Canton. Louisiana. St. Louis. Auxvasse. Reed Springs. Reed Springs. Canton. Canton. Kansas City, Kansas City. Kansas City. Maplewood. Linn Creek. Joplin. .Joplin. Shelbyville. Denvp.r.
DISCHARGED SINCE LAST ANNUAL REPORT. .
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Admitted
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Powell Cassiday 113 Ellis \V. Joy........... 88 Geo C Hampton . H Eliz'abeth Shaeffe·r·.::::: 78 Dinantha Taylor 1 90 Chas. Pronge , 82 .Jane E. Ro~inson 1 77 Geo. \V. Smith 63 Ella F. Davidson · .. 1 60 I.lenr Y Mott '1· 62 Beatrice Yake 15 Isaac E. McBroom ..,. . .. 62 Oscar Steffan........... 16 W'alter Steffan 13 Caroline R. Clark \ 79
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Date of Discharge
Polar Star \ Savannah Pride of the \vest Vinci! Warren Palestine Galt Hope Missouri Occidental Granite Gate City........ Cache Cache Golden Gate O.E.S.
241 423 251 1 163 272 522 416 416 58
McDonald Troy Troy Sheldnah Ava United Savan nah
324 Mar., 1915. 34 July, 1915. 34 June, 1915. 256 July, 1915. 26 Aug., J 915. 5 Aug., 1915. 7_1_A_u......:=;g...: ..__ 1_9_1_ii.
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Kate Luckey 1 79 Jan., 1904 Mary .J. Garrett........ 87 Dec., 1908 Lee Reddick 1 9 Mar., 1915 Howard Sizemore ' 16 April, 1908 Geneva Martin 1 35 Oct., 1914 Geo. D. Salyer , ~ 16 Mar., 1915 Will _~_o_ff_it_._.'_', _._._I_l_6_---:.J.,.:u_l..:.y..:...__ 1901
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DEATHS SINCE LAST ANNUAL REPORT.
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Caroline Hueffel........ 78 ! May, Jennie Eo Cadle........ 86 Aug., Eliza J. Potter......... 79 Feb., Joseph Goodspeed...... 88 May, Chas. Gilmore.......... 83 Mar., Letitia M. Davis........ 81 July, Maud Hial.............. 57 Feb., Ii'. V. Meyer............ 86 Oct., C. C. Green............ 85 Feb., \V. D. McManus 75 Mar., Martha Alberty........ 69 Apr., O. S. Severance......... 72 Oct., H. G. 'iVhitney......... 89 Mar., !\!ary E. Virden........ 77 Nov.. C. M. Huiest ....... " 51 April, •J. R. \Vise............. 8a ,May. Elizabeth Clark........ 74 Sept., .Tames M. Spurgeon..... 81 Jan.. Jas. L. Vvylie.......... 70 .Tan., J. S. Nichols 81 May. Anna A. V. \Valsh...... 80 Sept., Sophia Conners......... 64 Jan., ~athaniel T. Gr':=:"~.:l~1aY,
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Lodge
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1897 Beacon 3 Dec. 18971 Friendship 89 Mar. 19021,Aurora. . . . . . . . .. 267 Oct. 1902 Gate City........ 522 Feb. 1908 Rural 316 Dec. 1908 Chillicothe 333 Mar. 1910 Kansas City. . . . .. 220 May 1910 Geo. 'iVashington. 9 Mar. 1912 Tuscan :160 Jan. 1912 West Gate 445 Feb. 1912 \Vyaconda 24 June 1912 Keystone 243 Nov. 1911 Occidental 163 Mar. 1912 Geo. ·Washington. 9 Mar. 1913 Cornerstone 323 Feb. 1913 Phoenix 136 April 1913 Polal' Star....... 79 Nov. 1914 Garrett 359 April 1915 Montgomery City. 246 FeD. 1914 New Bloomfield.. 60 Mar. 1914 Tuscan 360 Mar. 1915 Polar Star....... 79 June g. .~n5 POlar_ Star .._._._._._.'-------_7_9_A_u_
18, 23, 13, 5, 27, 12, 21, 10, 16, 10, 26, 26, 18, 27, 20, 2, 20, 1, 11, 24, 26, 20, 11,
1914. 1915. 1914. 1915. 1914. 1915. 19L'i. 1915. 1915. 1915. 1915. 1914. 1915. 1915. 1915 . 1915. 1914 . 1915. 1915. 1915. 1915. 1915. 1915.
DIED BEFORE ENTERING THE HOME. I
Name
Age
J. McBl'ide Johnson....
52
Admitted
Nov.,
1914 Mt.
Lodge
• No.
Zion.........
327
Residence
West Plains.
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ROSTEl{ OF THE HOivn~ FAMILY, SEPTElVlBEH. 1, 1[11::;.
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75 Dec.. 85 May, 81 'Nov., 79 Mar., 78 April, 83 April, 17 April, 17 July, 69 . Oct. 77 Oct., 78 Oct., 80 Oct., April, 79 86 Dec., 17 Feb., May, 88 ,July, 18 July, 17 Aug., 83 89 .Tan., 17 Sept., 81 Jan., 19 May, 18 May, May, 16 13 May, 68 I May, 16 July, 19 ! Feb., 17 i Feb., Sept., 65 15 Sept., 81 Nov., 16 Nov., 14 Nov., 12 Nov., 88 .Jan., 82 Feb., Mar., 85 14 April, 80 Mar., Sept., 87 75 Jan., 63 .Jan., 10 Jan .. April, 87 16 .July, 14 July, .July, 76 15 Sept., Sept., 91 17 Nov., 12 Nov., 10 I Nov.,
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1890 Wilson \ 191 Pocahontas. 1899 Clarence . 305 Clarence. 1899 Pride of the Westi 179 St. Louis. 1 St. Louis. U~~ ~~s;~~f~ 143 Irondale. 1900 Lathrop i 506 Lathrop. 532 Dexter. 1901 Dexter 1901 Savannah . 71 Savannah. 1901 Solomon . 271 Springfield. 1901 Fayette 1 47 Fayette. 1901 Beacon . 3 St. Louis. 1901 Pride of the West: 179 St. Louis. 1903 Randolph Ch 1 150 Moberly. 1903 Kansas City 1 220 Kansas City. 1904 Weston '1' 53 'Veston. 1905 Sturgeon . 174 Sturgeon. 1905 Marceline ! 481 Marceline. Marceline. 1905 Marceline 1 481 1905 Solomon . 271 Springfield. 1902 Bogard . 101 Bogard. 459 Seymour. g~~ ~~;ilw~~~ i 316 Kansas City. 1906 Bellefontaine Ch.. 69 St. Louis. 1906 Bellefontaine Ch .. 69 St. Louis. 1906 Bellefontaine Ch .. 69 St. Louis. 1906 Bellefontaine Ch .. 69 St. Louis. 1906 Cosmos . 282 St. Louis. 1906 Potosi . 131 Potosi. 1907 Bellefon taine Ch.. 69 St. Louis. 1907 Bellefontaine Ch.. 69 St. Louis. 1907 Napthali 25 St. Louis. 1907 Four Mile . 212 Campbell. 1907 Clearmont 507 Clearmont. 1907 l<'orest Park . 578 St. Louis. 1907 Forest Park . 578 St. Louis. 1907 Forest Park . 578 St. Louis. 1908 Charity . 331 St. Joseph. 1908 Belton . 450 Belton. 1908 Columbia 534 Pacific. 1908 Star of the West. 133 Ironton. 1908 Cambridge 63 Slater. 1908 Lexington . 149 Lexington. 1909 Fayette . 47 Fayette.' 190拢1 Fayette . 47 Fayette. 1909 Forest Park . 578 St. Louis. 1909 Paris Union . 19 Paris. 1909 Sparta . 296 Sparta. 1909 Sparta :. 296 Sparta. 1909 Moniteau . 295 .Jamestown. Dexter. 1909 Dexter 1 532 5 Springfield. 1909 United . 1909 Rural / 316 Kansas City. 1909 Rural ' 316 Kansas City. 1909 Rural 1 316 I Kansas City.
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Age
Name I,ouis A. Wagner....... J:!Jdwin Sanders ... ,..... Curtis Sanders......... Clarence Sanders .. ,.... Phillip Stremmel....... Hobert E. Arthur Mrs. Robt. E. Arthur... Missouri Black .... ' .... 1 Ethel Price............ Edi th P. Price , 'llf. F. L'Hommedieu.... Massena B. Beach...... Vi'm. P. Knox.......... Mary J. Weatherby .... , vVm. H. Maxwell....... Mrs. A. B. English..... Abner E. Adair ... , .... , John 'V. Schwarner.,.. John McCulloch........ Mrs. John McCulloch... Silas K. Payne......... 'Vm. McCutcheon." .. ; Robert .T, Hill ..... ,.... Myrtle Daniels......... Nellie M.ae Daniels..... Nancy E. Waddell...... Hester A. Maxwell..... Leona Whitacre........ Louverna Whitacre. .. .. Cora Belle Whitacre.... .Tohn Whitacre , David E. Sheldon....... Fredonia E. Robson.... Minnie A. Henley. . . . . .. Geo. Fred Holstein, ... , Mary C, Holstein....... Bernard H. Holstein. . .. Bernardina A. Holstein. Allen R. Edison........ Wm. W. Riggs,........ • Wm. McNeally " Benj. F. Hitt.,......... Boon T. Muir , . . .. M,:i}u:s Henry, ' blIza A;. a Bryant. , Aaron Salkey ,.. Alice Boogher......... Leon Whitley ". Hollis -VVhitley......... Geneva Whitley........ Sebert Whitley ... ,..... Lydia M. Kingsbury ... , Maria McGann,.,...... Emma H. Baker .. ,..... .Tohn W. Meyer.... ..... Wm. Shultz............ Mary Doerr............ Thos. B. Taylor.,...... Catherine E'llis , Willis W. Daniel , Mr!'l. 1<'. Severance......
80 15 11 11 67 70 71
74 15 15 85 77
87
85 82 71
83 83 78 78 82 76
75
17 11 70
75
17 13 11 7 7.9 68 58 16 14
12 10 12 62 62 55 79
"18786
70 64 12 10 8 6 80 73 81 73 77
83
68 60 76 74
HOMI~
Admitted Nov., Feb., Feb" Feb., July, Sept., Sept., Sept" Oct., Oct., Nov., Nov., Dec., Jan., Feb., April, April, May, June, June, .Tune, June, Aug., Aug., Aug., Oct., Sept., June, June, June, .Tune, Feb.. April, May, May, May, May, May, June, June, May, April, A:pril, April, June, June, July, July, July, JUly, July, April, July, June, Dec., Dec., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Oct"
1909 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 J 912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1911 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912
FAMILY-Continued.
Lodge Missouri . Mt. Moriah .•..... Mt. Moriah . Mt. Moriah . Beacon . Hannibal . Hannibal . Beacon . Kansas City . Kansas City . Huntsville " .. Gentryville . Tyro . Shelbina . Linn . Occidental . Agricola . Hemple . Anchor . Anchor '" Independence . Polar Star . Farmington . Potosi .. PQtosi . Keystone . Linn . Summerville . Summerville . Summerville . Summerville . Corinthian . Bellefontaine Ch.. Polar Star . Keystone . Keystone . Keystone . Keystone . Geo. Washington. South Gate . Palestine . Oriental . Belton . Pittsville . Southwest . Kirksville . Tuscan . DeWitt . DeWitt .. DeWitt ........•. DeWitt . St. Joseph . Tuscan Ch . Spring Hill. . A.shlar . Itaska . Bellefontaine Ch.. Tuscan . Beacon . United . Keystone .
No.
Residence
1 40 40 40 3 188 188 3 220 220 30 125 12 228 326 163 343 37 443 443 76 79 132 131 131 243 326 555 555 555 555 265 69 79 243 243 243 243 9
547 241 518 450 428 466 105 360 39 39 39 39 78 68 155 306 420 69 360 3 5 243
St. LQuis. St. Louis. St. LQuis. St. L<:Juis. St. LQuis. Hannibal. Hannibal. St. Louis. Kansas City. Kansas City. Hun tsv ille. Gentryville Caledonia. 6helbina. Linn. St. Louis. PeterSburg. Hemple. St. Louis. St. Louis. Independence. St. Louis. Farmington. Potosi. Potosi. St. Louis. Linn. Summerville. Summerville. Summerville. Summerville. Warrensburg. St. Louis. St. LQuis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. Kansas City. St. Charles Blackburn. Belton. Pittsville. Southwest City. Kirksville. St. Louis. DeWitt. DeWitt. DeWitt. DeWitt. St. Joseph, St. Louis. Spring Hill. Comm€rce. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. LQuis. Springfield. St, Louis.
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[Sept.
ROSTER OF THE HOME FAMILY-Continued.
~===--::== Name
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Age
Admitted!
I
Lodge
INo.
Residence
1
Joseph C. Holstein..... 8 -o-c-t-"--1-9-1-2/ Keystone ,1 243 Margaret B. HOlstein"1 6 Oct.. 1912 Keystone 243 Mrs. Jennie P. Hayden.. 91 Dec.. 1912rTuscan / 360 Amy A. Kammerer.;... 69 Nov., 1912 DeSoto Ch , 15 Mrs. Frances Roebuck.. 70 Dec.. 1912\Carthage \ 197 Geo. VV. Shaffer........ 57 Dec., 1912! Bogard , 101 Hattie B. Hewes '.. 73 Dec.. 1912IHolden ,I 262 Wm. T. Stansbury...... 66 Dec., 1912/ Ancient Craft ! 377 Louise Eo Stansbury.... 64 Dec., 1912 Ancient Craft 1 377 Mrs. Annie Bailey 83 Jan .• 1913jColony 168 Mrs. C. J. RObinson \ 89 Jan., 1913\Char:nois 185 Edgar C. Bilyeu........ 35 Jan.. 1913 IberI~ i 410 GoUieb Kammerer..... 72 Feb., 1913 ShekInah , 256 1 T. B. Peebles 78 Mar., 1913,South Gate 1 547 John O. Ackerson...... 72 May, 19131 Shekinah '1' 256 Virginia E. Detrich.... 10 Feb., 1913,Cornerstone 323 Mrs. Fannie Sluice..... 60 April, 1913l'suIl.ivan Ch 105 Jason S. Rafferty...... 67 June. 1913 Sparta 296 Willis M. Baxter....... 78 May. 1913 Shekinah 256 Mrs. Mary A. Field..... 75 July, 1913 Tuscan ;. 360 Mrs. SerilJa M. Knox... 83 July. 1913 Tyro 12 Nancy F. Sinclair...... 12 Aug.. 1913 -Carthage _ 197 ~~elIie T. Sinclair 10 Aug., 1913 Carthage 1 197 Edith H. Sinclair....... 7 Aug.. 1913 Carthage 197 Clara' May Whitaker... 7 Sept., 1913 Solomon ·271 D. J. Roundtree........ 77 Sept.. 19131 Clintonville .,... 482 J. H. Forbes : 81 Sept., 1913 Centralia 59 Webster Davis 11 Oct.. 1913/Cuba 312 Helen Davis 10 Oct" 1913ICub~ 312 Chas. A. Morrison...... 67 Oct.. 1913 LeXIngton 149 Leota M. Stolz.... . . . . . . 8 Oct., 1913 Beacon 3 Arthur J. Stolz , 11 Oct., 1913 Beacon 3 M. Josephine WhItlock. 13 I Oct,. 1913 Lockwood 521 Ben. F. Whitlock :. 10 ,Oct., 1913 Lockwood 521 Alex Hazen............ 62', Nov., .. 1913 Trenton 111 J. PercIval Smith.; · 75 Nov., 1913 Tuscan 360 Mrs. Wm. R. Faulkner. 72 Nov.. 1913 Keystone 243 John L. Graves. 74 i Nov., 1913 Middle Fabius.... 244 Mrs. Martha A. Grigg.. 86 i r-;ov" 1913 Friend 352 Mrs. M. A. McNally , 65 ,Nov.. 1913 Beacon 3 Peter McArthur .. ,..... 68 I'D, ec," 1913 Keystone........ 243 Harriett McArthur..... 68 Dec., 1913/ Keystone 243 E. C. Creley , . . .. . .. 74 Dec.. 1913 Cache 416 G. Eaton ,.... 68 "Dee., 1913 Kansas City , 220 Clara J. Bartlett....... 12 Jan., 1914 Jefferson 43 Jane F. Bartlett..... ... 10 Jan.. 1914 Jefferson 43 Mary M. Bartlett....... 8, Jan.. 1914 Jefferson 43 C. W. Ohrndorf..... . . .. 64 ! Jan.. 1914 Erwin 121 Mrs. Mary E. Hurd .... I 70 l Jan., 1914 Barbee Ch. O.E.S. . 31 Sarah Fenwick......... 72 I Jan., 1914 Granite 272 Oscar E. Claypool...... 14 Feb., 1914 Ingomar 536 Chas. H. Burrell........ 58 i Mar., 1914 Clifton 463 Mrs. Mary R. Boyd..... 69 I April, 1914 Fergu'n Ch. O.E.S. 118 L. C. Wolf............. 66 _ April, 1914 Seaman 126 A. J. Reed............. 86 Ii May. 1914 Conway 528 Henry L. Albin......... 83 May, 1914 Athens 127 Doris A. Salyer........ 15 )' May, 1914 United 5 Mrs. Ella D. Leftwich.. 73 June, 1914 Occidental 163 Wm. A. Treadway...... 68 July. 1914 Webb City....... 512 M _ _r_s_._E_._H_a_t_fi~e_Id_. ._._._._._._.-'----6_0_~,_J_u--'ly:....:.'--_1_9_1_4-'--B_a_r_b_e-=-e Ch. O.E.S.. 31 1'
I'
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St. Louis.' St. Louis. St. Louis. DeSoto. Carthage. Bogard. Holden. King City. King City. Colony. Chamois. Iberia. Festus. Kansas City. Festus. St. Louis. Franklin. :Sparta. Festus. St. Louis. Caledonia. Carthage. Carthage. Carthage. Springfield. EI Dorado Spgs. Centralia. Cuba. Cuba. Lexington. St. Louis. St. Louis. Lockwood. Lockwood. Trenton, St. Louis. St. Louis, Downing. Ozark. St. Louis. St, Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. Kansas City. Jefferson City. Jefferson City. Jefferson City. St, Louis. St. Louis. Sedalia. Willow Springs. Thayer. Fayette. Milan. Conway. Albany. Springfield. St. Louis. Webb City. St. Lou_is_. _
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ROSTEH. OF THE HOME FAMILY-Continued.
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Admitted
IAge
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Miss Marian Marvin.... 72 Miss Eliza B. Marvin... 70 Mrs. E. P. Johnston..... 70 Mrs. Sarah A. Aldridge. 72 Sarah Sylvester........ 70 Robert Woody......... 66 Walter Whitacre....... 3 Geo. W. Barker........ 80 Dorris Graupner....... 4 Wm. Robt. Graupner... 3 Geo. N. Burch.......... 68 Charles H. Briggs....... 8 Geneva Martin......... 12 Otis Martin............ 11 Opal Martin............ 7 Sophia Jacobs.......... 67 J. C. Foss.............. 79 Malinda C. ,Lamb. . . . . .. 53 Z. T. Waller........... 68 :U~liza R Moore......... 68 Mary E. Page.......... 70 Milford Hunter... 14 Charles Hunter......... 10 Laura A. Kidwell...... 10 Elbert M. Kidwell...... 9 Susan AdarI)s.......... 66 Wm. W. Macfarlane.... 81 James L. Jenkins. .. . . .. 74 Frances H. Jenkins. . . .. 62 Sylvester E. Smith..... 70 Jas. L. Shannon........ 74 Geo. ,V. Henry......... 54 Chas. 'r. Arthur........ 56 Bonnie Mauldin........ 10 Ruby Mauldin.......... 6 Lorene Mauldin........ 3 Goldie M. Evans....... 14 John W. McCanne...... 69 Jeanette McC'anne...... 60 James How.ell.......... 63 Robt. Stevenson........ 71 Amanda Klarenaar..... 73 Uriah H. Johnston..... 66 Vernon E. Price........ 7 Annie L. Sheehan...... 10 Wilhelmina Holstein... 3 James C. Reid......... 63 James A. Mahan....... 82 Mary Booth Reddick... 7 Hiram H. Hedges. . . . . .. 70 Blanche ClaypooL --.10 Mary E. McArthur 77 Harold F. Bartlett. . . . .. 53 Nancy -Roberts 167 Anna A. Gerity. . . . . . . .. 70 Fielden W. Price........ 16 Julia Hamllton 1 77 Lucy M. Reed / 76 George Gole 46 David T. Martin \ 67 John F. Ballow , 82 Anna Denton Bell I 83
July, July, Aug., Aug., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Oct., Oct., Oct., Oct., Oct., Oct., Nov., Nov., Nov., Nov., Nov., Nov., Nov., Nov., Dec., Dec., Dec., Dec., Dec., Dec., Jan., Jan., Jan., , Jan., Jan., Jan., Jan., Jan., Feb., Feb., I Feb., I Mar., Mar., Mar., Mar' L I Mar., I Mar., I Mar., Mar., A,prjl, April, April, I, April, I May, May, May, June, I June, June, I June,
I I
No.
Lodge
1914 Clinton . 1914 Clinton . 1914 Xshland .......•. 1914 Tuscan . 1914 Aurora . 1914 !,'raternal . 1914 Sumrn,erville 1914 South Gate . 1914 Keystone . 1914l Ke ystone . 1914 Laddonia . 1914 Polar Star . 1914 Ava . 1914 Ava . 1914 Ava . 1914 Aurora . 1914 Hope . 1914 Linn . 1914 Puxico . 1914 Jefferson . 1914 St. Joseph . 1914 Morl'ey . 1914 Morley . 1914 CUba . 1914 Cuba . 1914 Good Hope . 1914 Auxvasse . 1914 Charity . 1914 Charity . 1914 Mt. Moriah . 1914 New Salem . 1914 Gate City . 1915 Rowley . 1915 Alton . 1915 Alton ..........• 19151 Alton . 1915 King Hill . 1915 Jacksonville . 1915, Jacksonvill0 . 1915 Ash Grove . 1915 St. Louis .
1915 Barbee O.E.S . 1915 Malden . 1915 Bellefon taine Ch.. 1915 Ingomar , . 1915 Keystone . 1915 Hunnewell . 1915 Lambskin . 1915 Troy . 1915 "Weston .. 1915 Ingomar . 1915 Occidental . 1915 Geo. Washington. 1915 Poplar Bluff ,. 1915 Gosmos . 1915 Four Mile . 1915 Williamstown .,. 1915 ,Cosmos . 1915 Reed Springs . 1915 Hamilton . 1915 Craft . 1915 Perserverance .
548 548 156 360 267
363 555 547 243 243 115 79
26 26 26
267 251 326 596 43 78
184
184 312 312
218 357 331 331 40
270
522 204
255 255 255 376 541 541 100 20 31 406 69 536 243 415 460 34 53 536 163 9 209
282 212
370
282 280
224 287
92
Residence Clinton. Clinton. Ashland. St. Louis. St. Louis. Robertsville. Summerville. Kansas City. St. Louis. St. Louis. Laddonia. St. Louis. Ava. Ava. Ava. St. Louis. Washington. Linn. Puxico. Jefferson City. St. Joseph. Morley. Morley. Cuba. Cuba. St. Louis. Auxvasse. St. Joseph. St. Joseph. St. Louis. W'infield. Kansas City. Dearborn. Alton. Alton. Alton. S. St. Joseph. Jacksonville. JacksonvIlle. Ash Grove. St. Louis. St. Louis. Malden. St. Louis. Willow Springs. St. Louis. Hunnewell. St. Louis. Troy. Weston. Willow Springs. St. Louis. St. Louis. Poplar Bluff. St. Louis. Campbell. Williamstown. St. Louis. Reed Springs. Hamilton. Canton. Louisiana.
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Name
Age
Admitted
Lodge
No.
Residence
Gordon C. McNeil..... .. 56 July, 1915 Occidental 163 St. Louis. Wm. B. Moss , 77 July, 1915 Auxvasse. .. .. .•• 357 Auxvasse. Oscar Cole............. 8 July, 1915 Reed Springs..... 280 Reed Sprin.gs. John C'Ole.............. 5 July, 1915 Reed Springs..... 280 Reed Sprin.gs. W. H. Scofield.......... 70 July, 1915 Craft .........•. '1' 287 Canton. Sarah E. Scofield....... 68 July. 1915 Craft. .. . . .. . . 287 Canton. Wilber RM'abry....... 10 Aug-., 1915 Y'ork 563 Kansas City. John W. Mabry........ 8 '_ug., 1915 Y'ork '1563 Kansas City. Robert S. Mabry....... 5 Aug., 1915 Y'ork 563 Kansas City. Louisiana Stephens..... 73 Aug., 1916 M:aplewood 566 Maplewood. Ruby E. Davis......... 12 Aug., 1916 Linn C"'eek 152 Linn ·Creek. Donald O. Johnson..... 8 Aug., 1915 JopliJ" ' 335 Joplin. Vantres 1. .Johnson..... 6 Aug., 1915 Jopli:-_ j 335 I Joplin. Samuel Robirds........ 66 Aug., 1915 St. Andrew's..... 961 Shelbyville. Missouri _~. Wo~ack~---.:...~L~Ug., }!!_~Jon~tha~......:...:._.:::..:....:...:_}~_~p_enver:..
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LETTER TO THE GRAND LODGE FROM MATRON OF THE OLD PEOPLE. I arri ved at the Hom-e on the morning of .Tune 16, 1915, and was that day. initiated into my work by Sister Baker. First: The large, cool dining room, where there are fourteen tables, each seating nine people. Each table has its table-lady, who sits at the head and looks after the comfort of each one as though it were her own family. When all have finished their breakfast a short devotional exercise is conducted by the Matron, after which the dishes are washed and tables put in order for the next meal by the table-ladies and their helpers, making quick work with about three helping at each .table. After breakfast some of the women go to the sewing room, where the children's garments are ~ade, also clothes for those in the Home, who are not able to sew. Others do mending for the Infirmary, ~o that all are busy. Across from the dining room, which is in the Infirmary Building, to the old people's building, there is a covered passageway, and it is a great lu.xury, as it. protects against sun, rain and cold. In the old people's building there are forty-seven rooms for men and fifty for women; At present there are eleven couples, men and their wives, spending the evening of their lives in comfort and ease. Nearly all in this building care for their own rooms, keeping them neat and tidy. There路 are pleasant porches, sun parlors and reception rooms with piano, library and easy chairs. Here they may sit and work, read or visit to their hearts' content. Many spend a part of the summer visiting friends and relatives, and enjoy their outing, but are glad to be home again. The Infirmary Building is a model in every respect. Three large wards on the top floor, four sun parlors, a ward also for boys and one for girls, and twenty rooms, each accommodating two persons. One section is reserved for the nurses and the Matron of the old people. In place of stairs we have inclined floors, and the invalids may be brought down in chair~ to enjoY the air. The operatfng room is fully equipped with all the latest improvements. The splendid design of the building must be seen to be rightly alJpreciated. We have an able staff of physicians and, an efficient corps of nurses, with Miss Hoppin at the head. The kitchen and dining room service is also of the best.
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The Home has a beautiful location in refined neighborhood There are eight large churches within a radius of four or five blocks. The members of the Home are happy and contented, and all realize that by their cheerfulness and unselfishness they may contribute much to the welfare of others. The Christmas Committee and Eastern Star Chapter~ are untiring in their efforts to contribute to the pleasure of the old people, all of which they duly appreciate. Permit me to say that in Mrs. Baker I have found a Sister always ready to assist, one who is prompt, efficient and untiring in her efforts to benefit all who are under her supervision. To be a Matron in t.his Home is not merely a "job" that anyone can fill as a sort of pastime. It requires COll!';tant effort, earnest thought, much care and untiring work, and one must .needs give it all their time if they expect success. It is not so much our busi.ness to be happy as it is to do the things we are meant to do. We have always the day's duty, always the t.hing that lies nearest Ollr hand. Happiness comes most surely to those who do. not go out in search for it, but do their work patiently and wait for it to come. I thank all who have so generously accorded me their cheerful co-operation in my work, and hope as time passes { may become more capable in every way, and be able to instill into the lives that I am associated with as \-vell as my own, "'~Tho loveth most is nearest kin to God. The faith that works by love is everlasting." Fraternally, MAY C. STEVENSON, Matron of the Old Peop.le.
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Appendix.
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DISTRICTS AND D. D. GRAND MASTERS. GRAND SECRETARY:S STATEMENt SHOWING LOCATION OF
Lodges According to Districts. FIRST DISTRICT. H. N. Martin, D. D. G. M. Kahoka. County. Clark do do do do do do Scotland do do Schuyler do do do
No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Name of Lodge. Location. Revere. Athens. Wyaconda. Luray. Hiram ........•. Kah'oka. Gothic Alexandria. St. Francisville .. St. Francisville. Memphis Memphis. Gorin Gorin. Rutledge Rutledge. Middle Fabius Downing. Lodge of Love .. Lancaster Queen City Queen City. Glenwood Glenwood.
167 Revere 180 Des Moines 290 Fairmount 318. Eldorado 362 436
588 16 72 572
244 259 380 427
SECOND DISTRICT. Henry F. Millan, D. D. G. M., Kirksville. Adair do do do Knox do do do do
105 319 366
583 6
168 181 . 291
414
Kirksville Paulville Adair Novinger Ark Colony Novelty Edina Greensburg
Kirksville. . Brashear. Kirksville. Novinger. Newark. Colony. Novelty. Edina. Greensburg.
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THIRD DISTRICT. John Santee, Greencastle. 'County. Putnam do do do Sullivan do do do do do do
No.
Name of Lodge. Location.
171
HartfQrd .. , Hartford. Somerset Powersville. Unionville Unionville. Lucerne l,ucerne. Humphreys .: Humphreys. Seaman Milan. Green City Green City. Putnam Newtown. Pollock Pollock. Arcana '.. Harris. Winigan Winigan.
206 210 394 32
126 159 190 349 389 540
FOURTH DISTRICT. E. M.' Wilson, D. D. G. M., Laredo. Grundy do do do Mercer do do
................. 111 .....•..... ' ........ :
253
~423
................. 524 ...............•..
35
.................. 258 ................. 616
Trenton Trenton. Laredo Laredo. Galt Galt. Spickardsville .. 'Spickard. Mercer Princeton. Ravanna '. . Ravanna. Marion Mercer.
FIFTH DISTRICT. E. W. Prentiss, D. D. G. M.. Bethany.
Harrison do do do do do
Bethany. 97 Bethany Ridgeway. 128 Lorraine' 257 Lodge of Light .. Eagleville. Cainesville. 328 Cainesville ' Hatfield. 395 Hatfi~ld Gilman City. 556 ,Prairie
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Appendi:L SIXTH DISTRICT. J. A. Marsh, D. D. G. M., Albany.
County. Gentry do do do do do do do Worth do do do
No. . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
109 125 127
252 377 378 447 66 88 198 321
Name of Lodge. Location. Havana McFall. Stanberry Stanberry. Gentryville Gentryville. Athens Albany. Alanthus Alanthus Grove. Ancient Craft King City. Berlin Berlin. Jacoby Darlington. Grant City Grant City. Defiance Sheridan. Allensville Allendale. Jonathan .f • • • • • • Denver.
SEVENTH DISTRICT. Joseph E. Reese, D. D. ,G. M., Maryville. Nodaway do do do do do do do do do do do do do
...... ..... ....... ................ ................ ................ ................ · ...............
................ · ............... ................ ................ ................ .. , ............. ................ · ....... , .......
50 165 196 201 289 301 329 442 465 470 472 474 507 511
Xenia .......... Hopkins. Maryville · ..... Maryville. Quitman . .'..... Quitman. Ravenwood . .... Ravenwood. Graham . ....... Graham. White Hall ...... Barnard. Kennedy . ...... Elmo. Burlington · ..... Burlington Jet. Gaynor City ..... Parnell. Nodaway . ...... Maryville. Pickering · ..... Pickering. Guilford . ....... Guilford. Clearmont · ..... Clearmont. Skidmore . ...... Skidmore.
EIGHTH DISTRICT. I·. H. S. Teare, D:'D. G. M., Oregon.
Atchison ................ 157 North Star . , 200 Sonora do ................ ., 358 North-West do 483 Fairfax do '
Rockport. Watson. Tarkio. Fairfax.
334 County. Holt do do do
do
[Sept.
Appendix. No.
Name of Lodge.
112 Maitland 139 Oregon 214 Forest City 294 Mound City 606 Craig
Location. Maitland. Oregon. Forest City. Mound City. Craig.
NINTH DISTRICT. Emmet S. Ballard, D. D. G. M., St. Joseph. Andrew................. 71 Savannah Savannah. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 138 Lincoln Fillmore. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .• 162 Whitesville Whitesville. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 248 Rochester Helena. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 404 Rosendale Rosendale. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 413 Valley Bolckow. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 600 Cosby Cosby. Buchanan 10 Agency Agency. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Wellington De Kalb. do 78 St. Joseph St. Joseph. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 150 Birming Faucett. do 189 Zeredatha St. Joseph. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 238 Rushville Rushville. do , . . . . . .. 331 Charity St. Joseph. do 376 King Hill So. St. Joseph. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 508 Saxton Saxton. do 627 Wallace Park , Wallace. TENTH DISTRICT. Geo. F. Rixey, D. D. G. M., Gallatin. De K.a]b................. 124 Union Star Union Star. do 235 Weatherby Weatherby. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 308 Parrott Maysville. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 317 Osborn Osborn. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 454 Continental Stewartsville. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 559 Clarksdale Clarksdale. Daviess 15 Western Star Winston. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Pattonsburg Pattonsburg. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 106 Gallatin Gallatin. do . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. 285 Earl Coffey. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 488 Lock Spring Lock Spring. do .. .. 500 Jameson Jameson. do " 564 Jamesport Jamesport.
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Appendix. ELEVENTH DISTRICT. Emsley C. James, D. D. G. M., Hemple.
Coo~~
N~
Clay do do do do do Clinton do do do . do
31 49 193 207 311 438 37 62 113 397 506
"
Name of Lodge. Location. Liberty Holt Angerona Clay Kearney Temperance Hemple Vinci! Plattsburg Gower Lathrop
Liberty. Holt. Missouri City. Excelsior Spring~ Kearney. Smithville. Hemple. Cameron. Plattsburg. Gower. Lathrop.
TWELFTH DISTRICT. Richard A. Tharp, D. D. G. M., Wheeling. 118 Kingston路 Caldwell Kingston. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 135 Braymer Braymer. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 224, Hamilton Hamilton. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 232 Polo Polo. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 334 Breckenridge Breckenridge. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 561 Cowgill Cowgill. Livingston 89 Friendship Chillicothe. do . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 155 Spring Hill Spring Hill. do . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 170 Benevolence Utica. . do . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 333 Chillicothe Chillicothe. do . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 388 Chula Chula. do . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 434 Wheeling Wheeling. do . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 505 Avalon Bedford. do 539 Dawn Ludlow. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT. E. W. Tayler, D. D. G. M., Marceline. Linn 82 Jackson Linneus. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Brooldield Brookfield. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 227 Cypress Laclede. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 233 Bucklin Bucklin. do ' ;325 Dockery Meadville. do '481 Marceline Marceline. do ,. 510 Biswell Browning.
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County. Macon do do do do do do Shelby 'do do do do
[Sept.
FOURTEENTH DISTRICT. Geo. F. Brewington, D. D. G. M., Bevier. No. Name of Lodge. Location.
·................. 38 Callao · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 102 Bloomington
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· . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. · · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. · . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . .. · .. ............... · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. · " • . • . . . . . . . . . . . . • ..
146 172 237 268 332 96 228 305 415 537
Callao. Bevier. McGee College Mound. Censer Macon. La Plata La Plata. Lodge of Truth .. Atlanta. Excello Excello. St. Andrew's Shelbyville. Shelbina Shelbina. Clarence Clarence. Hunnewell Hunnewell. Bethel Bethel.
FIFTEENTH DISTRICT. B. E. Bigger, D. D. G. M., Hannibal. La Grange. Lewis · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Wyaconda · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Monticello Monticello. do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 222 La Belle La Belle. do · . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .• 287 Craft Canton. do • • • • • • • • . . • . . . . . . .. 370 Williamstown .. Williamstown. do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . .. 494 Lewistown Lewistown. do • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 577 Ewing Ewing.. do 18 Palmyra Palmyra. ~arion · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannibal. do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 St. John Hannibal. do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 188 Hannibal do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 502 Philadelphia Philadelphia.
Pike do do do . do do do Ralls do do
SIXTEENTH DISTRICT. Robert A. May, D. D. G. M., Louisiana. . 14 Cyrene Eolia. Clarksville. . 17· Clarksville . 92 Perseverance Louisiana. ' . 136 Phoenix Bowling Green. . 192 Frankford Frankford. Curryville. . 399 Pike Paynesville. . 499 Paynesville Centre. . 33 Ralls Perry. . 302 Lick Creek New London. . 307 New London
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SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT. Thos. F. Hurd, D. D. G. M., Paris. County.
No.
19 23 42 64 91 223 462 592
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Name of Lodge. Paris Union Florida Middle Grove .Monroe Madison Woodlawn Santa Fe Stoutsville
Location.
Paris. Florida. Middle Grove. Monroe City. Madison. Woodlawn: " Santa Fe. Stoutsville.
EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT. T. H. Walton, D. D. G. M., Higbee.
30 151 161 186 344 486 527 541 610
Randolph do do do do do do do do
Huntsville Milton Clifton Hill Morality Moberly. : Cairo Higbee Jacksonville Clark'
Huntsville. Firth. Clifton Hill. Renick. Moberly. Cairo. Higbee. Jacksonville. Clark.
NINETEENTH DISTRICT.
H.
R. Mason, D. D. G. M., Marc,?line, R.. F. D.
Chariton do do do do' I do .............. ". do do do
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Eureka Warren Triplett Westville Salisbury Rothville Pee Dee Cunningham Prairie Hill
Brunswick. Keytesville. Triplett. Westville. Salisbury. Rothville. Musselfork. Sumner. Prairie Hill.
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TWENTIETH DISTRICT. William Baker, D. D. G. M., Hale. No. Name of Lodge. Location. . . . . . . . . . . . .
39 52
101 216 249 597 57
309 322 338 393 444
DeWitt .......• DeWitt. Wakanda Carrollton. Bogard Bogard. Hale City Hale. Carroll Norborne. Bosworth Bosworth. Richmond Richmond. King Hiram Knoxville. Hardin Hardin. Myrtle Millville. Bee Hive Lawson. Ada Orrick.
TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT.
J. P. Tucker, D. D. G. M., Parkville. Platte do do do do do do do
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13 Rising Sun Barry. 53 Weston Weston. 120 Compass Parkville. 169 Camden Point. .. Camden Point. 204 Rowley Dearborn. 339 Fidelity Farley. · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 355 Adelphi Edgerton. · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 504 Platte City Platte City.
TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT. Hubert H. Mathonet, D. D. G. M., Kansas City. Jackson · . . . . . . . . . . . . •. .• 104 Heroine Kansas do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •. 219 Albert" Pike ., Kansas do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 220 Kansas City Kansas do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 299 Temple Kansas do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 316 Rural Kansas do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 340 Westport Kansas do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 446 Ivanhoe Kansas do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 522 Gate City Kansas do · 547 South Gate Kansas do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 563 york Kansas do · " 617 Park Kansas do · " 625 Sheffield Kansas do · . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. 630 East Gate Kansas
City. City. City. City. City. City. City. City. City. City. City. City. City.
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A PPetl.di:r. TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT. Wm. T. Wernwag, D. D. G. M., Lexington.
County. Lafayette do do do do do
No.
Name of Lodge. Location.
61 Waverly Lexington 364 Higginsville 437 Lafayette 464 Aullville 476 Mount Hope 149
Waverly. Lexington. Higginsville. Corder. Aullville. Odessa.
TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. J. S. Wilson, D. D. G. M., Marshall.
Saline do do do do do do do
55 63 85 205 217 402 518 560
Arrow Rock Cambridge Miami Trilumina Barbee Malta Oriental Nelson
Arrow' Rock. Slater. Miami. Marshall. Sweet Springs. Malta Bend. Blackburn. Nelson.
TWENTY路FIFTH DISTRICT. M. E. Schmidt, D. D. G.." M., Boonville. Cooper do do do do Howard do do do
36 142 277
456 503 4
47 51 70
Cooper Pleasant Grove .. Wm. D. Muir Wallace Prairie Home Howard Fayette Livingston Armstrong
Boonville. Otterville. Pilot Grove. Bunceton. Prairie Home. New Franklin. Fayette. Glasgow. Armstrong.
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TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. John Pickard, D. D. G. M., Columbia. County.
No.
Boone do do do do do do do do
Name of Lodge. Location.
59 Centralia 67 Rocheport 114 Twilight 156 Ashland 174 Sturgeon 336 Hallsville .. ' 356 Ancient Landm'lr 455 Hinton 602 Acacia
Centralia. Rocheport. Columbia. Ashland. Sturgeon. Hallsville. Harrisburg. Hinton. Columbia.
TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. S. P. Cunningham, D. D. G. M., Mexico. Audrain do do do do .. ' do do , Callaway, do do .... , do do do do do
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354 491 544 580 8 48 60
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TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. John E. Reeds, D. D. G. M., Jonesburg. Montgomery do do do do do
178 Griswbld Bellflower. 194 Wellsville Wellsville. 246 Montgomery City Montgomery City 261 Florence New Florence. 457 Jonesburg Jonesburg. • . • . • . . . . • .. 492 Daggett McKittrick.
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TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT. J. W. Powell, D. D. G. M., Elsberry. No. Name of Lodge. Location.
County. Lincoln do do do do do do
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Troy Silex New Hope New Salem Louisville Nineveh Moscow
THIRTIETH DISTRICT. E. A. Fluesmeier, D. D. G. M., Wright St. Charles. .. .. 46 Wentzville do .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. 241 Palestine do . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 260 Mechanicsville .. Warren 11 Pauldingville
Troy. Silex. Elsberry. Winfield. Louisville. Olney. Moscow Mills.
City. Wentzville. St. Charles. Mechanicsville. Wright City.
THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT. Wm. C. Heck, D. D. G. M., California. Cole 43 Jefferson Jefferson City. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Russellville Russellville. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 211 Hickory Hill Hickory H'ill. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 611 Centertown Centertown. Moniteau 56 Tipton Tipton. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 183 California California. do , , 295 Moniteau Jamestown. do 553 Clarksburg Clarksburg. Osage 185 Chamois Chamois. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 326 Linn ~ .. Linn. THIRTY·SECOND DISTRICT. W. C. Tingle, D. D. G. M., Washington. . 27 Evergreen Franklin New Haven. ...... : . 69 Sullivan Sullivan. do ................ ,173 Gray Summit Gray Summit. do 251 Hope do 'Vashington. ................. 363 Fraternal do Robertsville. 534 Columbia do Pacific. 575 Easter do St. Clair. Union. 593 Union do •
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Name of Lodge. Location. Hermann Red Bird Owensville
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County.
THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. James F. Blair, ·D. D. G. M., Belton. No.. Name of Lodge. Location.
Cass do do do do do' do do do do do do
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276 348 372 386 450 451 480 485 604 633
Index Garden City. Cass Harrisonville. Grand ·River Freeman. Wadesburg Creighton. Nonpareil East Lynne. Dayton· , Dayton. Be.1ton Belton. Raymore Raymore. Jewel Pleasant HilI. Coldwater ..•... Drexel. Strasburg Strasburg. Archie Archie.
THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. R. B. Campbell, D. D. G. M., Spruce. Bates ............•...•.•. 130 Hume .......•.. Hume.
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140 141 254 341 350 368 479 554
Papinsyille •.... Amsterdam Butler Rockvilie Tyrian Crescent Hill Rich Hill Ji'oster
Papinsville. Amsterdam. Butler. Rockville. Johnstown. Adrian. Rich Hill. Foster.
THIRTY-SIXTH DIS~RICT. Wm. H. Crisman, D. D. G. M., Green Ridge.. Benton Johnson do . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do " . . . . . .. do i' . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Pettis . , do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .
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274 313 428 487
236 272 425 574
Knob Noster Holden Corinthian .Cold Spring Kingsville Pittsville Chilhowee Sedalia Granite Green Ridge La Monte
Knob Noster. Holden. Warrensburg. Leeton. Kingsville. Pittsville. Chilhowee. Sedalia. Sedalia. Green Ridge. La. Monte.
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THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. H. W. Fristoe, D. D. G. M., Windsor. County.
No.
Benton Henry do do do ...............•.. do do do do St. Clair................. do do do do
Name of Lodge. Location.
418 29 '286 343 408 548 552' 557 562 273 342 403 412
Clear Creek Windsor Urich ' Agricola Montrose Clinton Calhoun Blairstown ., Deepwater St. Clair ..' Circle Lowry City Appleton City .. 419 Star
Palo Pinto. Windsor. Urich. Petersburg. Montrose. Clinton. Calhoun. :) Blairstown. Deepwater. Osceola. Roscoe. Lowry City. , Appleton City. Taberville.
THIRTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. Carl G. Ross, D. D. G. M., Windsor. Camden ...................... .................... do Laclede .......... , ........ ................... do .................. , .. do Pulaski ............ , ......... do Miller .......................... do ,.,
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385 Richland . ....•. Richland. 203 410
Brumley ........ Brumley. Iberia . ..... , ... Iberia.
THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT. Edmund J. Koch, D. D. G. M., Rolla. Crawford do Dent .' do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Phelps do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do Pulaski '
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Lebanon Cuba Salem Spring Creek Rolla St. James 497 Equality ,346 . Arlington 312 225 347 213 230,
Steelville. ~\ Cuba. Salem. Lecoma. Rolla. St. James. Newburg. Dixon.
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FORTIETH DISTRICT. Chas. E. Pyle, D. D. G. M., De Soto. County.
No.
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143 632 535
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. 361 Riddick Buffalo. 396 Western Light. " Louisburg. 421 Urbana Urbana. . 279 Hogle's' Creek. " Wheatland. 288 Hermitage Hermitage. 636 Weaubleau Weaubleau. Fair Play. ' 44 Fair Play . 144 Modern Humansville. . 160 Pleasant Morrisville. 195 Bolivar Bolivar. Half Way. . 431 Cement . 467 Pleasant Hope .. Pleasant Hope.
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FORTY·THIRD· DISTRICT. County.
Sam B. Vickers, D. D. G. M., Schell Citi. No. Name of Lodge. Location.
Vernon. . . . . .. . . .. .. .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . .• do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • •• do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do .................• do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do .............•.... do . .. .. .• .. ....• Barton
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Osage Sheldon Schell City Montevallo Vernon Unity Walker Moundville Hermon Lamar Signal Golden Milford
Nevada. Sheldon. Schell City. Mo'ntevallo. Bronaugh. Richards. Walker. Moundville. Liberal. Lamar. Minden Mines. Golden City. Milford.
FORTY·FOURTH DISTRICT. 'Felix Eberlein, D. D. G. M., Joplin. Jasper · . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • 197 Carthage Carthage. · • . . . • . . . . • • • • • . •. 293 Sarcoxie Sarcoxie. do · ...........••..•. 33'5 Joplin Joplin. do · •• • • • • •• • • •• • •• •• 345 Fellowship Joplin. do · .•...•. ~. . . . . . . .• 398 Jasper Jasper. do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 401 Carterville Carterville: do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 471 Mineral Oronogo. do .' . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . .. 512 Webb City Webb City. do · . . . . . . . . • . . . . • • •• 549 Carl Junction Carl Junction. do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • •• 586 Criterion Alba. do FORTY·FIFTH·DISTRICT. H. C. DalrYmple. D. D. G. M.• Springfield. "5 United ~ Springfield. Greene • • . . • . • . • . • . • • • • • · . • . . .• . . . . . . . . . • 7 O'Sullivan ; Walnut Grove., do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 100 Ash Grove Ash Grove~ " do . do · . . . . . . . . • . . . . . .. 271 Solomon Springfield. r • '.' • . . • • . . . . • • . •• 297 Ozark Fair Grove. do · , 422 Gate of the Temple Springfield. ,do · •.••.••........ , 449 Bois D'Arc Bois D'Arc, do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 570 Republic Republic. do · . . ... . • • . . . . . . ... 608 Strafford ' Strafford. do · •...••...••.•.. , 620 Willard Willard. do
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Appendix.
County.
No.
Name of Lodge. Location.
98 Webster 300 Doric 439 Mount Olive 459 Hazelwood 477 Henderson 529 Niangua
Webster do do do do do
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FORTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. Carl A. Swenson, D. D. G. M., Mountain Grove. Douglas do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Texas do ~. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. do Wright do do .. do . do do 0
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FORTY·SEVENTH DISTRICT. J. M. Carnahan, D. D. G. Mo, Van Buren. Carter ' do Reynolds do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do Shannon :: .':~ do do 0
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FORTY路EIGHTH DISTRICT. W. B. Massey, D. D. G. M., Bonne Terre. County.
No.
Iron do .. " Madison , St. Francois............. do ... ~ ..... , '" do . . . . . . . . . . . .. do , do . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . .. do .. , do . . . . . . . . . . . .. Ste. Genevieve............
133 351 110 41 132 154 234 424 551 598 599 226
'Name of Lodge.' . LOCatiOn. Star of the West. Iro.nton. Mosaic ~~~l~v.iew. Marcus.: Ffedericktown. Bismarck ' Bismarck. Farmington Farmington. Ionic Desloge. St. Francois Libertyville. Samaritan Bonne Terre. Pendleton Doe Run. Leadwood Leadwood. Elvins Elvins. Saline St. Mary's.
FORTY路NINTH DISTRICT. G. W. Miller, D. D. G. M., Millersville. Bollinger do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Cape Girardeau........... do do . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . .. do " Perry
417 White. Water .. " Laflin. 440 Trowel Marble Hill.. 545 Zalma Zalma. 93 St. Marks ; Cape Girardeau. 103 West View Millersville. 191 Wilson Pocahontas. 221 Mystic Tie Oak Ridge. 441 Excelsior Jackson.
FIFTIETH DISTRICT. Jas. A. Boone, D. D. G. M., Charleston. Mississippi do do \ Scott do do do do do
. 330 384 . 407' . 184 . 306 . 310 . 581 . 594 . 615
Bertrand East Prairie Charleston Morley Ashlar Sikeston IIImo Blodgett Chaffee
Bertrand. : East Prairi~. Charleston. Morley. Commerce. Sikeston. Illmo. Dlodgett. Chaffe~.
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No.
County.
Name of Lodge. Location.
153 Bloomfield 278 Essex 489 Lakeville 532 Dexter 573 Bernie 590 Advance 596 Puxico
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FIFTY-FIRST DISTRICT. Virgil P.Adams, D. D. G. M., Hayti. Dunklin do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. _New Madrid............. do do . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . .. Pemiscot do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .•
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FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT. W. W. Martin, D. D. G. M., Doniphan. Butler do Ripley do ,; - .. ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . ')1 f.' • • • • • • • • • • Wayne do r~I~J:
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ............•..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..... '.' . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .•
Name of Lodge. Location.
327 Mt. Zion West Plains. 536 Ingomar ••...... Willow Springs. 609 Victory Pomona. 637 Mountain View .. Mountain View. 255 Alton Alton. 320 Many Springs. ~ . Many Springs. 374 Wilderness Wilderness. 387 Woodside Thomasville. 463 Clifton Thayer. 582 Kosh'konong Koshkonong. 298 Sampson Lutie. 365 Bayou Bakersfield. 435 Rockbridge Rockbridge. 496 Robert Burns Gainesville.
FIFTY·FOURTH DISTRICT. G. J. Vaughan, D. D. G. M., Ozark.
Christian do . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Taney do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •. do . • . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
296 352 379 229 264 453 587
Sparta Sparta. Friend ......•.. Ozark. Billings Billings. Claflin Protem. Kirbyville KirbYVille. Forsyth Forsyth. Branson Branson.
FIFTY·FIFTH DISTRICT. H. P. Sons, D. D. G. M., Cassville. Barry do do do do
· '.' . . . . .• ................... • . . . . . . . . . • . . . • • • .• · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .• ...............•..•
129 Monett 148 Purdy 367 Barry 383 Pythagoras 517 Seligman
Monett. Purdy. Washburn. Cassville. Seligman.
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Appendix.
No. County. Lawrence .' . 99 269 do 284 do 390 do 400 do 452 do ................ 468 do 523 do. 567 do Stone . 280 do . 515 do . 519
351.
Naple of Lodge. Location. Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon. Rock Prairie Halltown. Canopy Aurora. Marionville Marionville. Decatur Pierce City. Verona : Verona. Red Oak Red Oak. Stinson Stinson. Miller Miller. Reeds Spring Reeds Spring. Galena Galena. Crane Crane.
FIFTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. W. A. Phipps, D. D. G. M., Neosho. McDonald · . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 108 Pineville Pineville. do · . • • • . . . . • . . • •. 466 Southwest : .. Southwest City. · . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 533 Comfort do Rocky Comfort. do · ., . . . . . . . . . . .. 569 Tiff City Tiff City. do Anderson. · . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 621 Anderson Newton · 175 Newton :. Stark City. do Neosho. · 247 Neosho do •..•...........•. 478 Racine Seneca. ................. 514 Granby Granby. do do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 530 Ritchey Ritchey. do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 538 Stella •......... Stella. do · 619 Fairvie~ Fairview.
St. Louis do do do do do do do do do do
FIFTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. H. N. Lloyd, D. D. G. M., Clayton. County :. 45 Bonhomme Ballwin. . . . . . . . . . 80 Bridgeton Bridgeton. ...••••.. 84 Webster Groves. Webster Groves. . . . . . . . . . 95 Meramec Eureka. . . • . • • . •. 281 Fenton Fenton. . . . . . . . .• 484 Kirkwood Kirkwood. . . . . . .. 542 Ferguson Ferguson. .,.. . . . . . . • .• 566 Maplewood Maplewood. . . . . . . • .• 601 Clayton Clayton. ..•••...• 613 Wellston Wellston. . . . . . . • .. 629 Valley Park Valley Park.
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Appendix. FIFTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. J. S. Laffer, D. D. G. M., Eldon.
County.
No.
Name of Lodge.
117 Versailles
Morgan do do Miller do do Maries do do
250
591 134 381 635 94 373
531
Glensted Barnett Olean Ionia ' Tuscumbia Vienna Belle Lane's Prairie
~ocation.
Versailles. Glensted. Barnett. Olean. Eldon. Tuscumbia. Vienna. Belle. Vichy.
FIFTY-NINTH DISTRICT. Allan McDowell Hoyt, D. D. G. M., Independence.
76 263 324 337 391 392 501 614 618
Jackson do do do do do do do do /
Independence Independence. Summit Lee's Summit. McDonald Independence. Blue Springs Blue Springs. Raytown Raytown. Christian •...... Oak Grove. Buckner Buckner. Mt. Washington .. Mt. Washington. Grandview Grandview.
1915.]
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REPORT COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 30, 1915. To the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Your Committee on Credentials submit the following report: At the present session of the M. W. Grand Lodge there are present. 608 Representatives, from 461 Lodges; also 16 Grand Lodge Officers, 21 Past Grand Masters, 18 Chairmen Standing Committees, 35 Grand Representatives, 49 District Deputy Grand Masters, 12 District Lecturers, 542 Past Masters and 2 distinguished visitors. (Those marked with an asterisk [*] are proxies.)
Lodge. MISSOUHI ....••••..•••••••••
Represcntativr? No.
M!'~IUDIAN
BEACON HO'VARD • . . • . • . . . . • • • • . • • . . • UI\'ITED •••••..•••..••..•••••
AHK' •...•.••••. ~ ••••..••••. GEORGE "loN ASHI:'\GTON ••••••..• '
AGENCY • . . . . • • • . . • • . . . • . • . • PAUUHNGVILLE ••..•..•.••••• TyRO . . . . • • . . . • • . . • . . • • • . • • . RISING SUN • • • . . . . . • • . • . . • • . CYREI'\E . . . • • • . . • • . . . . . . • • • • . MEMPHIS •.....••..•••••• ,••• PALl\1YRA . . . . • . . • . • . • • • • • • • . PARIS UNION . . • • . . . . • • . . . • • •
S'l'. 1,OUJs . . . . • . . • • . . • . . • • . . • HAVANA . . . . . . . . . • . • . • • • . . . . ,\VYACONDA . . . . • . . • . • • • . . . • . NAPI-ITAI.I •.••••......••••.•
AVA ••••••••.• ,••••••.•.•••••
ST. JOHJ\- • . . • • . • • . . . • . . . . • • . . WIJIIDSOR •...••.••••••.••... HUNTSVILLE • . . . . . ;; . . . • . • ,. LIBERTy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . R.ALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • . . . THOY . . • . . . . : ••.•...•..••.•• l\1'ERCI';H ••.••..•.•••••••.•••
1
Solon Cameron, S. W. J. M. Gibson, J. W. 2 A. V. Schopp, W. M. P. C. Butts, J. W. 3 F. H. Binder, W. M. J. J. Wheatley, S. 'W. 4 Wm. A. Canole, W. M. 5 D. T. Kizer, W. M. 6 C. H. Tucker, ·W. M. * 9 D. '\V. Oviatt, W. M. W. A. Sommers, S. W. W. J. Kennedy, J. W. 10 G. W. Cortner, W. M.* 11 C. W. Miller, W. M. 12 O. E. Moore, W. M. 13 G. P. Alton, W. M. 14 C. L. Robinson, W. M. 16 R. M. Barnes, ¥l. M. 1. M. Horn, S. W. 18 John J. Suter, W. M.* 19 W. W. Crockett, S. W. 20 Sam Goldstein, S. W. 21 H. H. Manring, .J. W. 24 D. A. Childers, W. M. 25 H. L. Crown, W. M. F. C. G. Lang, S. '\V. F. J. Hoffman, J. W. 26 A. P. Miller, W. M. 28 W. M. Love, Jr., "V. M. 29 J. H. Walton, S. W. 30 H. H. Malone, W. M. Victor Ellis, S. W. 31 B. Maltby, W. M. 33W. P. Birney, W. M. 34 G. M. Penn, W. M. 35 R. Vol. Steckrnann, W. 'M.*
354
Appendi.1:. Lodge.
COOPER .•••.••••••••...•.•••
DEWITT . . • • . . . . . . . • . • . • . . . • MORIAH •••••••••.••.••••
1\11'.
BISMARCI\: • . . . . . • • • • . . • • . . . . • JEFF~RSO~ ••••...••.••••••.•
BO·~IIOl\D1.E . . . . • . • • . . . • : ..•. FAYETTE •.••.•..•••.•.••• '" :B~ULTON ••..••....••••••••.•• HOLT .••• : •.•.•...••••.....• X";NIA
•....•.••.••••••.•••..
LIVINGSTON ...••.••..••••••. WAKANDA •••.•••••••..•.••. W'~STON • . . . • . • . . . . . . . . . • • . • ARROW ROCK •.••..••.•••.•. TIPTON ••.•••....••••••••••• RICHl\fOND ••••••••••••..•••• MONTICELLO ••.•..••••••••••• CENTRALIA •••••••••••••••••• WAVERLy
•••.••.••.••.•.....
VINCIL •••••.•••.••••••••••• CA1I1DRIDGE ••.•••••••••••••.
MONROE ••••••••.•••••.•••.• PATTONSBURG' •• '..••••••••••• ROCHI~PORl' ..•••.••••••..••. K~;NNETT•.••..•••••••••••••• SULLIVAN ...•.•••..••..•••••
ARMSTRONG ••.•••••••••..••. SAVAKNAH
•.••••••..•••••••
GORIN •.••....••••...•••••.• EUREKA
•••••••••.••.•••.•..
WARREN . . • . • . . . • . . . • . . • . • " • INDEP~NDENCE ••.••••••••••••
J..IEBANON
..•..•••....••.•••.
ST. JOS~PH ••...•..•.••• ·•.•.•
POLAR STAR ••..•.••..••..•• , • BRIDGETON
CE:'\THAL •••..••••••••••.•••• J__ ACLEDE ••••.•..•••••••••.•.
[Sept.
RepresentaUve. G. C. Million, W. M. J. T. Hays, S. 'V. 38 D. R. McBee, J. W. 40 F. W. Bensing, 'V. M. C. B. Grimm, S. W. C. F .•Drehmann, J. W. 41 W. F. Bone, W. 1\1. 43 C. F. Schultz, W. M. B. F. Wilson, S. W. * 45 J. M. Brewer, 'V. M.* 47 R. T. Bond, J. W.* 48 Jij. L. Koontz, VV. M. 49 J. R. McCrory, W. M. 1)0 J. A. Akin, S. W. 51 E. B. Buell, S. \V. 52 T. 1\1. Rucker, W. M. 1)3 W. B. Calvert, W. M.* 55 T. B. Morris, W. M. 56 FT. C. Crone, W. 1\{* 57 'L. D. Megede, W. M. 58 .T. W. Hawkins, W. M.* 59 C. F. Sames, W. M. A. J. Harlow, J. 'N.* 61 II. A. Gorman, VV. 1\1. 62 C. A. Gross, W. M. .63,John C. Harris, W. M. R. W. Hickman, S. W. * _ L. F. Hains, J. W. 64 R. B. Meriwether, W. 1\1.* 65 W. N. Gromer, W. M. 67 R. ~J. Pipes, \V. M. 68 .T. A. Lowe, J. W. 69 H. G. Landon, W. M. 70 Levi Markland, W. M. 71 T. H. Nicholas, W. M. 72 G. R. Pulliam, W. M. 73 J. E. Foggin, W. M. 74 'Blair Miller, W. M.* W. L. Wright,.T. W. 76 N. D. Jackson, W. M. 77 E. E. Clinton, W. M. J. W. Donire, J. ·W. 78 Geo. Palfryman, W. M. P. W. Peck, S. W. 79 J. L. Kohner, W. M. A. B. Oeth, J. W. 80 A. W. Van Nort, VV. M. J. G. Robertson, S. W. J. T. Rothert, J. VV. 81 W. K. Rowe, W. M. 83 E. E. Elliott, W. M.
36
Representative.
Lodge. WEBSTER GHOVES •••••••••.•••
84
BROOKFIELD •••••••••••••••••
86
W ASIIINGTO~
RCSSELLVILLF. ••••••..••••••• PERSEVERANCE ...•.•.•••••• :.
87 89 90 92
ST.
93
•••••••••••••••
FRI~~NDSHIP •••••••••••••••••
l\1ARKS ••••••..•••••.••..
VIENNA ..•••••.••..••••••••. MJ~RAME(, ••••••.•••.••.••••• BETHANy ....•....•••.•••.•. WEBSTER ••..••..••••••••••• MT. VERNON ••••••.•••..••.•• ASH GROVE ••••••...••••••••• BOGARD ••....••..••••..••••• BLOOMINGTO~ •••••.••••••••• W~~ST VIEW .••••.•.••••••..•• HEROINE •••.•..••..••..•••.•••
94 95 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104
KIRKSVILLE ••.•••••••••••••• GALLATIN -..•••..••••••.•••••
10:; 106
GREENVILLE •••••...••••••••• IVIARCUS •.•••••••••••••••••• TRENTON ••.••••.•..••••••••• MAITLAND •..•..••..••••..•• T,'vILIGHT .•....••.•••••.•.• LADDONIA ..•• , ..••••••••.••• BARNES •••••..•••••••••••••• VERSAILLES ••.••.••••••.••••
107 110
KINGSTON •••••••••••••••.•.• J)ESOTO ••••••••••••••.•.•••• COMPASS ..•••••••••••••••••
.
1.18 119 120 121
TRIPLETT ..•••...••••••••••• HERMANN •••••.•••.••.•.• ~ •
122 123
UNION STAR .••' •....••. : ••••• GENTRYVILLE .•••.•..•••.••••• SEAMAN •••..••••••..•.•••..
124 125 126
En'VIN
ATHENS MONETT
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................... ~)
111 ll2 114 115 116 117
127 129
L. C. Dziatzko, YOl. M. W. C. Urban, S. W. J. W. Wright, J. W. F. P. Allison, W. M. L. S. McElhiney, S. W.*. Hugh Harrison, \V. M. * H. S. Adams, W. M.* A. J. Bond, S. W. F. VV. Wenlde, W. M. A. C. Gansz, J. W. 'V. P. Caruthers, \lV. M. C. E. Stiver, S. W J. M. Shy, J. 'V. B. Ii'. Branson, W. M.· G. P. Kraus, W. M. .John S. Nally, \V. M. Ney Dugan, S. W. C. R. Landrum, W. M. G. C. Proctor, .T. W. Marvin Henderson, 'YV. M. 'V. A. Watkins,. W. M. D. S. Miller, W. M. Leo Adler, W. M. * H. Doebler, J. W. N. H. Baum, W. M. G. F. Hjxey, ·W. M. T. T. Cope, S. W.* J. F. Meador, W. M. Ii". R. NE-wberry, W. M.* M. W. Ewing, W. M. Ira Williams, W. M. E. A. Fessenden, W. M. A. R. Hancock, "',T. M. C. P. Patton, W. M.* H. N. Lutman, W. M. W. M. Boles, S. W. VV. F. McFall, W. M. D. L. Rouggly, W. M.* R. A. Wells, W. M. Hy. Brockhoff, W. M. J. C. Eckhardt, S. W. C. W. McAllister, Vol. M. G. H. Klenk, 'V. M. F. Pletz, S~ W. T. J. Shouse, W. M.* F. R. Gay, W. M. * W. R. Gurney, W. M. W. R. Shrodes, S. W.* G. T. Burnham, J. W.* M. O. Motbersead, W. M.* Dnlr~T Wilkerson, W. M.*
[Sept.
Appendix.
356
R.epresentative.
Lodge. STAR OF THE "\\T EST ..••..••.••• BRA YJ\,lE:R • . . • . . . . • • • • • . . • . • . PHOENIX • . . . • • . . . • • • . . . . . . • DELPIIIA;-\ ..••••••...•••...• PAPINSVILLE . . . . • • . . . • . • . . • • IRONDALE . . . . . • . . . • • • • . . • • • . MODERN . . . . . • . . . • • • . . . • . • • • LATIl\fER ....•••••••••••••.• MCGEE ..•.••.••••••..•... " CASS . . . • • . . • . . . • . . . . . . . . . • . PURDy . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • . . • • . . LEXDiGTON . . . . • . • • . • . . . • . • . •
131 1:)2 ] 33 135 136 137 140 143 144 145 146 147 148 149
BIR1\lING .•.•••.•.•••....••. BLOOl\fFIELD . IONIC . . • . . . . . • . • • . . . • • • • • . • SPRI:'<G HILL.••.•.•••...•.•.. ASHLAND • . • . . . . . • • . . . . . . . . NORTH STAR . • . . . . • . . . • • • • . . . GREEN CITy ••••••••.•.••••.•• Cn FTON HILL. • . • . . . . • . . • . . . • OCCIDENTAL . . • • . . . . . . • • . . • • .
150 153 154 155 156 157 159 161 163
MARYYILLE • • . . • . . . . . . . . . • . . PORTAGEVILLE • . . . . . . . . . • • • • . REVERE . . . . . . • • . . . . • • . . . • . • . CA~lDEN POINT . BEl\"EVOLENCE . . . . • . . . • . . . . • • C":KSER . . • . . . • . • . . . . . • • • • . • •
165 166 167 169 170 172
GRA Y Su:MMIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • STURGEON . . • . . . . . • . . • . . . . . • POINT PLEASAl'IT. . . . . . . . . . . • • . TI~XAS ..••...•..•.••.•.•.••• GRIS\VOLIl ...•.•••..••••••••• PRlDI~ OF TIm WEST . • . • . . . . . .
173 174 176 177 178 179
CALIFORNIA
, ..••.....
183
MORLJ<~Y • . • • • . . . . • . • . . . . . . . . • CrrAl\IOIS ..•...•........••••. MORALITy . . . . . . . . . . • • . • • . • • . HERl\fON . HAl'INIBAL • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . • ZEREDATHA . • . • • • . . . . . . . . • . • •
184 185 186 ] 87 188 18£!
POTOSI
•....•..•..•••••.....
FARlnNG1~~
.
O. L. Loomis, W. M. F. M. Karsch, W. M. W. R. Edgar, .Jr., S. W. O. E. Leslie, W. M. J. E. Thompson, W. M.:~ C. M. Seaman, W. 1"1. G. N. Yost, W. M. W. H. Martin, W. M. L. T. Heaton, W. M. C. D. Curyea, \V. M. W. F. Powers, W. M. M. P. Overholser, M. W. C. E. Williams, W. M.* J. T. Kinkead, W. M. G. C. Marquis, S. W.* H. C. Chiles, J. VV.* H. C. Yates, W. M. D. A. Sloan, 'V.l\L A. C. Norwine, .J. W. Wm. Nothnagel, W. 1'1.* E. P. Crenshaw, W. M. O. M. Volkmann, W. M. F. Wood, Jr., W. M. C. W. Van Pelt, W. M. E. J. Ravold, W. M. c. E. Fisher, S. W. Waller Edwards, J. W. F. C. Wallis, 'V. M. K. T. Swilley, W. M. A. B. Mathews, J. W. R. C. Cummings, W. M. W. T. Stone, W. M. J. G. Howe, W. M.* Ed Smiley, .T. W.* B. A. Thornhill, VV. M. P. Y. Woods, W. M. Sam Pikey, W. M . . Kirby Lamar, W. M. L. F. Bull, 'V. M. W. T. Roken, W. M. H.·T. Dumm, S. Vol.
o
J. W. Roth, S. W. R. L. Fulks, .T. W. R. H. Leslie, S. W. J. R: Garstang, W. M. I. L. Brooks, S. Vl. J. J. Lavery, J. W. J. A. Stone, W. M. E.'S. Ballard, W. M. F. E. Long, S. W . . E. Brunsing, J. W.
Appendix.
1915.] Lodge.
PUTNAM; •.•••.••••..•.••••.• WILSON ••.... ~ ..•.....•••..• FRANI(FORD ••.•.•...•••••••. \VELLSVIT,LE ••..•••••••••••••
BOLIVAR •...•.••.•••••.•.•.• CARTHAGE ...•••.•..••••.... ALLENSVILLI': ...•••••••••••.•
Nt!:w HOPE..••••..• ; •••...••• \VESTVILLI~
. . . . . . . • . . • ; •••••
BRU~fLEY ...••.•••...•..•••.
R(nvLJ<:Y
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THILUMI~A
CLAy .•.•••••.•••..••.••••.• SALISBURy •.••....•...••••••
POPLAR Br;UFF . . . . . . . • • • • • • . .
UNIONVILLE . . • • • • • . • • . . . . . . •
HrCI(ORY HU.L . . . . . • . . . . • . . . . F011 R MILE . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . ; .• ROLLA • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . IL<\LE CITy ••.••..••...••.... Goon HOPE . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . •
ALBERT
PIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •
KANSAS CITY. . . . . . . . . • • • . • • •
MYSTIC Tm: . LABELLE '...•......... HA~IILTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . SALEM:
....••••...•.•.•••...
SALINE '....••..•• CyPRESS ..••.•..••..•.•••••• SIIELBINA ....•...•..•••.••• CLAFLIN . . • • . . . .:; •..••..••..• ST. JAMES . . . . : . . . . . . . . . • • . • , CARb"'ELL .. :.: ..•.••. ; •.••• EATHERBY .. : ...••..••••••.. SEDALIA •....•..••.••••••••• LA PLATA .•... '....•••••••••. HOPE'VET.L ..••.•••.': ..•••••• PALESTINE .
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Representative. 190 Glenn Havner, W. M. 191 G. Golliher, W. M. 192 Edgar Jones, W. M. 194 A. B. Carpenter, W. M. 195 J. M. Chamberlin, S. W. 197 C. F. Drake, W. :M. 198 K. N. Harker, W. M. C. T. Adams, S. W. 199 R. E. Bla.ck, S. W.* 202 Victor Jackson, VV. M. 203 J. A. Brockman, W. M. 204 C. 1\1. Ward, S. Vl. 205 J. A. Walker, ¥l. M. J. P. Rose, S. W. VV'. L. Carter, J. Y.l. 207 C. W. Madden, W. M. W. J. Craven, J. W.* 208 P. D. Shupe, W. M. 209 .T. S.O'Neal,' \V. M. K. C. Johnson, S. W. C. H. Dicus, J. '\TIl. 210 T. B. Valentine, W. M.* C. A. Middleton, S. W.* . J. U. Brown, .Ii W.* 211 W. M. Lamkin, W. M. 212 .T. R. Pollock, W. M. 213 W . .T. Kilgore, W. M. 216 E. B. DeBolt, W. M. 218 Henry Metz, W. M. W. 1\1. Holman, S. W. E. A. Roworth, J. W. 219 J. L. Rilroy, \V. 1\1 V. H. Primm, S. W. 220 P. A. Burchett, W. M. Nat Neusteter, S. W. H. B. Manara., J. W.* 221. .J. W. Smith, W. M.* 222 W. A. Brightwell, S. W. 224 B. A. Farabee, W. M. 225 A. A. Ball, W. M. 226 R. O. Brown, S. W. 227 H. J. Benja.min, W. M. 228 J. M. Gillespie, \V. M. 229 W. W. James, J. W. 230 W. E. Yowell, J. W. 231 Hy. O'Sullivan, W. M. 235 F. McClure, W. M.* 2'36 A. M. Harlan, W. M. 237 T. J. Scott, W. M.* 239 J. J. Jamison, W. M. 241 O. Haenssler, W. 1\1.
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MIDDLE FABIUS ••••.•••.••••• MONTGOMERY CITy •••.••••••• NI~OSlIO ••••••••••••••••••••• CARROLL ••••.•••..••.•••.••• If OPE •.••••..••••••••.•• : ••. l"ARJ~DO ••.••.•••.•••••••••.. BUTLER •••••••••••••••••••• ALTO~" •••• : •.•••••• ' •••••••• SHEKINAH ••...••..••••••••• RAVANNA ..••....••••••••••. FLORENCE •.••...•••.•••••••• HOLDEN ••...•••••.•••••••••• Su:ivrMIT •.••.••••.••••..••• " KIRBYVILLE ..••.••••.••••••• CORINTHIAN ••. : ••.••••••••• SOCIAL •••••••.••••••••••••'. AURORA ••••.••••••.••••••••
LOD(m 01<' TRUTH ••••. : ••••••• ROCK PHAIRm ••••••••.•••••• NE:W SALEM ••..••••••..••••• SOJ.O:!l{ON ••••••••••••••••••• GRAJS'ITE ..••.••••••••••••••• S'I'.CLAIR..•••••••••••.•••••• COLD SPRING ••.•••••.•••••••• GRAND RIVER .•••..•••••••••• ESSEX .•......••••••••••.••• HOGLE'S ClmEK •••••.••••••••• REEDS SPRING.••••••••••••••• FENTON •.••••••.•• ,••••.• : ••• COSl\1:0S ••••.•.•••••••••••••
STOCKTON ••••.•••.••.••••.• CANOPY ••••.•.•••.••••••••• EARL ..••••••.•..••••••••••• CRAFT ••••••••••..•...••••• '. HERj',HTAGE ..•••.••..•••••••• FAIRMOUNT' •••••••••••.••••• EDINA •••••••••••••••••••••• LA1\IAR •••••••••••••••••••••
C. Portfeld, J. W. 242 S. H. Gilbert, W. M. 243 E. J. Gould, Vol. M. Walter Cole, S. W. C. S. Rich, J. W. 244 A. J. Drake, S. W. 246 S. S. Nowlin, W. M. 247 A. W. Culkin, W. M. 249 J. M. Goodrich, 'W. M. 251 W. A. Pfantsch, W. M. ' 253 B. F .. Wood, W. M.* 254 W. G. Dillon, W. M. 255 Arthur Rice, W. M. 256 John Keating, W. M.* 258 W. J. Bassett, W. M. 261 B. F. Holcombe, W. M.* 262 A. E. Mayhew, W. M.* 263 W. K. Yankee, W. 1\1. E. rr. Browning, J. W. 264 O. A. Barchman, W. M. 265 J. H. Scarborough, W. M.* 266 W. B. Douglas, W. M. 267 G. W. Beatty, W. M. Henry Wilke, S. W.* O. W. Arndt, J. \V. 268 W. O. Perkins, 'V. M. 269 W. G. Heagerty, Y'l. M. 270 F. P. Alloway, W. M. B. Wise,S. W. 271. M. A. Muratta, W. M. 272 C. L. Marin, S. W. '273 G. O. Rocky, J. W. 274 S. T. Major, S. W. 276 R. C. Weathers, W. M. G. O. Ellis, S W. 278 J. C. Grojean, W. M.* 279 J. B. Taylor, ,S. W. 280 L. D. McCullah, J. W.* 281 .T. ·B. Graham, W. M. 282 Sam Broadbent, W. M.· 1. J. Siegfried, S. \V.· A. F. Deutsch, J. VIf. " 283 M. D. Gwinn, S. 'W. ' 284 E. H. Baumann, W. M. 285 Eddie Iddings, W. M. 287 P. N. Hanna, W. M. J, F. Ballow, .J. \V.* 288 Alva Fisher, S. W. 290 I. A. Burtram, W. M. 291 G. H. Hickman, Vol. M. 292 G. E. Ward, W. M.
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Lodge. SARCOXIE .••••..••.•••••••••• MOUND CITy . l\lOKITEAU •.•.••••••••••••••. SPARTA .••••••..••••••••••.•• TEl\'IPLE ••••••.•.••••••••••••
293· 294 295 296. 299
DORIC .•••..••..••••••••.••. OSAGE .••.••.•..••••.•••••••• SIGNAL •.• ; •••••..••••••••.• CLARENCE •...•••••••••.•.••• ASIILAR •••..••.. , ••••••.•• ,.
300 303 304 305 306
NEW LONnON .••••.••.•••.••• SIKESTON ••.•..••••••.••••• KEARNEy •..•••.••.•••••••••• CUBA •.•.•••••.•••.•.••••.••• KINGSVILLE •.•••••••.••••••• PINE •••• : ...•.••.••••.••••• JERUSALF.l\1: .••.••.••••.••••• RURAL •••••.••.•••••••••••
307 310 311 312 313 314 315 316
OSBORN •.•••..•••••••••••••• ELDORADO . HARDIN ••••••.•••..••.••..• CORSI~R STONE ..••.••••••••••
317 318 322 323
1\1cDoNAI.D •••••.••••••••••• DOCKI<:RY ••••....••••..••••• LINN •...••••••••••••••••••. MT. ZION ••••••..••••..•••••• CAINSVILLE ••••••••••••••••• BERTRAND ••••••••••.••••••• CIIARITY .••.•••••••••.•••••
324 325 326 327 328 330 331
CHILLICOTHE •.•••.•••••••••• BRECKENRIDGE •..••...••••.• JOPLIN .••••••••.••....••••• HALLSVH.LE ..•.••••.•••..••• BLUE SPRINGS ..·•••..••......• MYRTLE ••.•••.•• : •••••.••••• \\TESTPORT •..••••••.••.•••••
333 334 335 336 337 338 340
ROCKVILLE ••.••••••••.•••.•• MOBERLY ••••.••• ; •.••••••••
341 344
FELLOWSHIP
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G. E. Mayhall, W. M.* G. L. Prow, W. M. P. L. Moberly, W. M. Wm. Recklein, W. M.* M. R. Snow, W. M. S. W. Hilton, W. 1\1. J. P. Long, W. M. G. E. Morgan, W. M. M. F. Smith, S. W. W. R. Ashton, .J. ·W. J:E. Deems, W. M.* :T. A. Evans, W. M. M. G. Kennedy, W. M. A. G. Detrich, W. M. H. D. Schilling, S. W. F. T. Naumann, J. W. B. F. Wallace, W. M. W. B. Evans, W. M. J. E. Turner, W. M. * H. A. Stearns, W. M. G. W. Bain, W. M. R. F. McGill, W. M.* 'N. C. Ransom, W. M. W. A. Piner, S. W. * H. H. Powell, J. W. Miles Elliott,' W. M. * C. O. Dewey, W. M. H. K. Downing, W. M. O. Tribble, W. M. '1'. D. Payne, W. M. A. F. Milstead, 'VI. M.· G. C. Williams, W. M. J. D. Warren, S. W. F. A. Marshall, .T. W. L. L. Dodds, W. 1\1.* L. P .. McDonald, W. M.. W. L. Haynes, S. W. R. L. Menard, W. M.
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POLLOCK ••••••••••••••••••• FRIEND ••••••••••••••• " . " , BARNESVII"LE .'•••••••..••...•
349 352 353
HEBHON ••••.••••••••••' ••••• ADEI,PHI ..•••••••••••••••••• AJ'lClENT LANDlIfAHK ••••.•••• NORTH\VEST ..••.•..••••••••• TVSCAN •.••...••..• ; •••.•.•
354 355 356 358 360
HIRAM •••.•••.•••••.••••••. FRATERNAL •.•••.•••••••.•••
362 363
HIGGINSVILLE .•...•••.••.••• ADAIR . . • • . . • • . . . . . . • • • . . '" CRESCENT HILL ••..•••.•.•.•• COMPOSITE . . . . , .•...••••••.. WILLIA i\JSTOWN. . •..••••••••• SHELDON •..•....••••••••••• NONPAREIL .•..••••.•••••.•• : BELL1'; . . • . . . . . . . • . . • • . • • . • • • 'VAYNESVILLE ...•.•••••••... KING HILL . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . • . . ANCIENT CRAFT . BILLINGS ..••••.•••. '" •••.•• QUE!':N CITy . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . IONIA •.••...•...•..••...••• ,PYTHAGORAS •.•••••••.••.••• EAST PRAmm ••.••..••..••.•• RICIILAND •.•..•••.•...•••.•
364 366 368 369 370 371 372 373 375 376 377 379 380 381 383 384 385
CHULA . . • • . • . . . . • . • • . . . . . • • ARCANA ..•••.••••••••••••.• l'vlARIONVILLE .' ..• ; ..••••..••.•
388 389 390
RAYTO\VN • . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . CHRIRTIAN .•.••••....••.••••
391 392
BEE HIVE •.•.••••••.••••••.•• LUCERNE .•••.•...••.•.•••••• GOYvER •..••••••.••.•••••••. CARn:RVII.LE • . . . . . • • • . . . . • . • lVlALTA •••..•.••.••.•••...•• ROSENDAJ,E ...•••.••..••••••• MALDEN .
393 394 397 401 402 404 406
W. P. Taylor, S. 'V. F. H. Gilbert, S. W. E. J. Kunz, J. W. C. C. Anspach, W. M. J. S. Taylor, W: M. H. T. Chitwood, W. M. W.'Z. Carter, S. W.* P. C. Van Horn, W. M. J. S. Hall, W. M.* J. N. Farris, W. M. G. E. Wood, J. W. F. C. Donnell, W. M. Wm. Walsillgham, S. W. Geo. Coslow, J. W. G. tv. Calvert, W. M. J. W. Shannon, 'V. M. P. 1M. Beesley, S. W. Thos. 'Voody, J. W. Frank Schmidt, W. M.* Chas. Banks, W. M: J. R. Hull, W. M. L. E. Bird, W. M. G. C. Schmidt, W.M. H. C. Storrs, S. W. * T. W. Phillips, S. W. T. J. Tynes, W. M. A. W. Burchard, S. W. .1. Z. Wade, W. 1\1. F. W. Young, W. M. W. L. Hixson, W. M.* J. J. Miller, W. M. R. S. McMeans, W. M.* C. C. Chandler, ·W. M. J. W. Nelson, W. M. D. R. McDonald, W. M.. W. C. Cowan, S. V,T. O. B. McCoy, W. M.* Chas. Sax, S. W. R. L. McHenry, W. M.* . " Geo. Keast, S. W. Wm. F. Hall, W. M.* I' N. R. Holcomb, W. M.* R. E. Livesay, S. W. T. E. Manso, W. M. J. K. Fry, S. W. H. T. Bowlin, W.·'M~* C. E. AuIt, S. V\T. W. M. Rozell, W. 1\'1.* W. B. Wood, W. M. S. E. Mitchell, ,V. M.* A. S. Metzger, S. W.
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411
410 412
"'ALLJ<~Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . Glu,El"SnURG .. , . . . . . . . • • . . . . . HU:\'l"EWI~LL . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . CACI'II~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • .
413 414
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417 420
URBAXA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . GA'fE OF THE TE)fPLE . . . • . . . . . GALT . . . • . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . . . SAM ARlTAl" . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . GREEX RIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • GLENWOOD . 'VI NO:" A ...•....•••••.••••.• CEMENT . . . • . . . . . . . • • . . • . • . . COM:PETITION . • • . . . . . . • . . . . . . MACK'S CREf.K • . . . . . . . • . ',' . . .
421 422
415
416
423 424 425 427 430
431 432 433
434 439 ·1'10
VlHEJo:LIl'IG • . . . . . , .•.•••..••• MT. OLIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • • . TROWEL, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . EXCELSIOR . ANCHOR, • . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . . • •
441 443
WEST GATE . . . • . • • • . . . , ••••• ,
415
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446
SCHELL CITy . COl'lTINEN:I'AL .' ••...• , , . l-II:'\TO::'\ •.• , • . . • . . . . , ...••.. WALLACE ••• : .. , •. , .• , .•••••
418 454
JO:\'E!,;BURG . . • . . . . • . . . • . • • . . • MELVILLE . . . . • . . • . . • • • . • . , •• HAzn.WOOD . . . . . • • • . . . . . • . . • LAMBSKIN : . . . . • : ••..•.• , •.•
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456 '457 458 459 460
Clarence Johnson, 'V. M. J. B. Simpson, S. W.* C. M. Clark, W. M. E. ,J. Holmes, S. W. John Ferguson, W. M. K B. Garner, S. W. .T. A. White, W. M. R. O. Eye, S. W.* W. L. Wood, W·. M.* W. F. Fisher, W. M. A. D. Ferguson, W. M, C. H. ScheI'm, W. M. H. A. Frank, S. W. C. R. Watkins, J. W. 'J. Ii'. Winters, W. M. Frank Seidel, W. M. G. R. Gloor, S. W. W. Mandelcorn, J. VV. W. D. Vaughan, J. 'V. Paul Oliver, W. M. F. L. Robinson, .J. V\'. W. B. Massey, W. M.* J. A. Cal vert, S. W. T. S. Franklin, W. M. C. E. Bolin, W. M. E. L. Van Gilder, W. M, Reuben Noble, W. 1\1..* J. T. Edwards, ,V. M.• R. T. Braum, .J. W. I<'. S. Littrell, J. W. Otto Brooks, S. W.* G. B. Snider, W. M. C:.T. Graef, W. M. "'i,V. G. Meinel, W. M. C. O. Smith, S. W. N. J. Fitzhugh, W. M. T. A. Hopkins, S. W. B. W. Grissom, J. ·W. R. W. Stalnaker, W. M. W. F. Woodruff, J. W. J. M. Darrow, W. 1'1.* W. L. Hall, W. M. C. C. Jacks, W. M. W. W. Cramer, W. M. F. A. Blank, J. Vt{. Luther Watkins, W. M. R. D. Cowan, W. 1\1.* F. A. Williams, J. W.* C. E. Schumaeher, VV. 1\L O. H. Loder, S. W.
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464 466 468 469 470 471 475 476 477 478 479 480 481 482 483 484
COLD "VATER ..•.••.•.••••.••• ' CHILUmVEE ....••••...••••••
485 487
LOCK SPRING ••••••..•••••.••• MONTEVALLO •••••.••...••••• DAGGETT . . . . , •••• : .•••. " ••• LEWISTOWN •••••.••..••••••• EQUALITY ...•••••.••••••••• PEE DEE.••.•..•.•..•.•.••••• PLATTE CITY •......••.••••••• AVALON ..•••.••...••••••••• SAXTON •.....••••.•.•••••••
488 490
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494 497 498 504 505 508 509 510 511 512 513
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517 518
CLIFTON HEIGHTS ..•....•.•••
519 520
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GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
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Julius C. Garrell, Grand Junior Deacon. Bert S. Lee, Grand Marshal. Orestes Mitchell, Grand 'Sword Bearer. F. Johnson, Grand Senior Steward. O. A. Lucas, Grand Junior II Steward. Austin L. McRae, Grand Pursuivant. Harry A. Krueger, Grand Tiler.
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Wm. A. Hall. John T. Short. A. M. Docl{ery. D. M. Wilson. XenophoIi Ryland. Dorsey A. Jamison. .Tos. C. Finagin. James 'V. Boyd. Clay C. Bigger. Corona H. Briggs. Arch A. Johnson. GRAND
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A. M. Hough, Alabama. James A. Boone, Arkansas. Xenophon Ryland, Canada. Geo. E. Mayhall, Delaware. D. M. ,Vilson, Dist. of Columbia. Hev..John H. Miller, ]';gypt. R. F. Stevenson, England. Jacob Lampert, FJorida. Campbell 'Wells, Georgia. Carl A. Swenson, Idaho. Wm. F. Johnson, Illinois. Wm. F ..Kuhn, Kansas. Frank H. "V. Krenning, Maryland. Arch A. Johnson, Minnesota. A. C. Stewart, Mississippi. 'Vm. A. Hall, Montana. Alex M. Dockery, New Hampshire. James W. Boyd, New .Jersey.
John R. Parson, New York. Martin T. Balsley, New Zealand. Dorsey A ..lamison, North Dakota. A.lexander Pow, Nova Scotia. .Austin L. McRae. Ohio. ''''m. E. Hoke, OklallOllla. C. C. 'Woods, Qllebec. A. L. Ross, Queensland. T. W. Cotton, Rhode Island. John T. Short, South Australia. ,V. O. Saunders, South Carolina. C. C. Bigger, Tasmania. C. H. Briggs, Tennessee. C. J. Blackburn, Texas. n. R. Kreeger, Victoria. V. F. Boor, ·Washington. Edward Higbee, Western AUf;tralia. Wm. T . .Jamison, York Grand Lodge of Mexico, F. & A. M.
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS AND DISTRICT I..ECTUI0DRS. P. O. Sansberry, First District. Chas. C. Gardner, Second District. H. F. Millan, Second District. John C. Senate, Third District. E. M. Wilson, Fourth District. E. Vv~. Prentiss, Fifth District. J. E. Reese, Seventh District. B. F. Watson, Ninth District. Eo C. James, Eleventh District. R. A. 'rharp, Twelfth District. E. 'V. Taylor, Thirteenth District. . G. F. Brewington, Fourteenth District. B. E. Bigger, F'ifteenth District. Robt. A. May, Sixteenth District. T. F. Hurd, Seventeenth District. T. II. Walton, Eighteenth District. Henry Levy, Eighteenth District. Geo. W. Rucker, Nineteenth District. \Vm. Baker, Twentieth District. H. C. Noland, Twenty-first District. J. P. Tucker, Twenty-first District. A. McDonald, Twenty-second District. J. M. McDonald, Twenty-second District. W. T. \Vernwag, Twenty-third District. J. S. Wilson, Twenty-fourth District. E. E. AmicI" Twenty-fifth District. .M. E. Schmidt, Twenty-fifth District. J. R. Wharton, Twenty'-sixth District. , S. P .. Cunningham, Twentyseventh District. John E. Reeds, Twenty-eighth District. .J. W. Powell, Twenty-ninth District. ' E. A. Fluesm~ier,' Thirtieth District. Wm. C. Heck, rr.hirt!.-first District.
Chas. H. Pope, Thirty-third District. K. M. Yetsburg, Thirty-third District. R. B. Campbell, Thirty-fifth District. \V. H. C'risman, Thirty-sixth Dlstri ct. n. "'iT. Fristoe, Thirty-seventh District. \V. C. Mayfield, Thirty-eighth District. C. E. Pyle, Fortieth District. J. \V. Gravely, Forty-first District. H. H. Finley, Forty-second District. S. B. Vickers, Forty-third District. \'T. M. Wallingford, Forty-fourth District. M. T. Balsley, Forty-fourth District. G. W. Custer, Forty-fifth District. Chas. H. Young, Forty-fifth District. C. A. Swenson, Forty-sixth District. J. S. Carmical, Forty-eighth District. G. W. Miller, Forty-ninth District. •J. A. Boone, Fiftieth District. V. P. Adams, Fifty-first District. W. Martin, li'ifty-second District. T. D. Martin, Fifty-third District. A. D. Giffin, Fifty-third District. G. .J. Vaughan, Fifty-fourth District. H. P. Sons, FiftY-fifth District. \V. A. Phipps, Fifty-sixth District. . . • H. N. Lloyd, Fifty-seventh District. J. S. Laffer, Fifty-eighth District. A. Mcb. Hoyt, Fifty-ninth District.
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DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. Almer E. Monroney, Grand Master of Oklahoma.
Wm. M. Anderson, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretal'y Grand Lodge of Oklahoma.
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H. M. Eckermann Polar Star...................... Frank Eardley Polar Star...................... E. F. Von Gunden Polar Star '............... W. R. Gentry Bridg-eton . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . \\7. .T. Gol1aar:d Bridgeton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. F. C.' 'ro\vies Central IV. C: Ma'yfield Laclede ,. G. 1~. Mc·Clure Webster Groves................ G. A. Shepardson Webster Groves : J. H. Gentles ,Vebster Groves................ S. D. Hodgdon 'Webster Groves................ G. A. Benedict vVebster Groves :.... \'\T. O. Shillington ,Vebster Groves :...... J. IV. Cool< vVebster Groves............. \V. D. Cralldall .................• Brookfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Hugh Harrison ,Vashington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. H. H. Finley '...............• VI,'ashington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. S. .J. Millct' ·Friendship .. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H. S. Adams Friendship " .T. F. Culver Perseverance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Ho))t. A. May Perseverance.. . .. .. .J. A. I{.inder St. Marks...................... St. Marks...................... G. \iV. Walker ]~. G. Votaw Meramec ,. l\1eramec ' ,. C. \V. H.oques n.. IV. Buder Meramec ,. E. '-\T. Pren tiss Bethany G. F. Brewington Bloomington G. "\V. Miller "\Vest View Leo Adler JIeroine ' G. A. Goben Kirksville T. H. Edmonds Kirl{sville J~dW. Higbee Kirksville : C. C. Gardner Kirksville G. F. Rixey Gallatin A. M. Docl{ery Gallatin .J. 'r. Cope Gallatin O. IJ. Munger Greenville F. 11. Ne\','berry Marcus C. C. Evans Trenton C. IV. "\Vyman Maitland C. P. Patton '. Barnes P. G. "\\700<1S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . • . Versailles A. L. Hoss Versailles E. P. yarnelL Versailles : P. IV. Hampton King.ston : D. L. Houggly De Soto C. K Pyle De Soto ,. H. C. Noland Compass ~. P. Tucker Compass
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Fred'k Gieselmann .••••....•..•. Erwin.. . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . . .. Herman Diem, Jr Erwin .........•....•.....•..•.. A. S. Werremeyer Erwin ...........•..•.....•..... W. A. Kleinschmidt. Erwin ......•...•............... F. F. \V. Krenning Erwin.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. J. Freyman ; Hermann , C. ·F. Ochsner .............•..... Hermann. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. T. J. Shouse ...............•....• Union· Star · F. R. Gay ..............•........ Gentryville .......•............. R. Shrodes.; ..........•..... Seaman J. W. Bingham , Seaman G. T. Burnham , " •••.... , Seaman.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. J. C. Senate ...........•.•.•. , ... Seaman..............•.•.....•.. D. M. vVilson ...........•........ Seaman..............•.......... M. O. Mothersead :. Athens ..•...............•...... D. Wilkerson .......•...........• l\fonett ...........••............ II. C. Bell Potosi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . .. R. S. Bro'vne ...............••... Potosi ...•...................... J. E. Thompson ·. .•. Phoenix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . .. Ed Henderson Farmington J. P. Campbell .................•. Papinsville , R. B. CampbelL Papinsville , .. , .. C. E. ~Tilliams .. '.........•...... Purdy ..................•....... II. C. Chiles : ........•. Lexington Xenophon Ryland Lexington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. G. C. Marquis Lexington ViTo T. V\'ernwag Lexington Wm. Nothnagel Spring Hill. J. D. Hart , ••..••••••••••••• Ashland .....................•.. C. A. Swenson Mountain Grove J. C. Garrell. Occidental. A. C. Stewart. Occidental J. C. Finagin Occidental D. A. Jamison Occidental , H. A. Krueger. " , Occidental. ..................•.. W. H. Herrick " ., , Occidental " ." .John 'R: Wilder Occidental G. M. 'Wagner .............•..... Occidental J. D. Hamilton '.. Occidental L. H. Abrarns .............•..... Occidental G. U. Heimburger Occidental W. H. Glancy Occidental F. E. Diekneite Occidental ' ' r.. M. Edgar Occidental.' E. L. Dillon Occidental ...................•.. E. L. Schleiffarth Occid'en tal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . .. S. E.. Waggoner OccideniaC· ·.·.·.·.·.. · , ....•.. c. L. Alexander Occidentaf.· · J. V. Denny Joachim J. G. Howe Censer L. M. Huffman N·e'..,:ton
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Louis Tisch......•.....•.....•... Pride of the West. G. W. Carson ......•.•.••........ Pride of the West W. C. Heck ...•.•.••............. California Morris Popper...........•....... Chamois.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Frank Owens........•........... Hannibal B. E. Bigger .......••......•.... Hannibal '. J. W. Byrd ~ ....•••••..••••.•• Zeredatha J. W. Gravely .....••............ Bolivar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. W. M. Wallingford Carthage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Robt. Elliot ...•.••••...•......•• Carthage : ,. R. E. Black : ....••........... New Hope J. S. Wilson Trilumina " .. ; ; W. J. Craven Clay ' C. W. Aldridge Salisbury T. B. Valentine Unionville C. A. Middleton tJnionvme ............•......... A. L. McRae ...................•• Rolla ..........•................ Wm. Baker...........•.......... Irale City " .James Hardie Good Hope Good Hope A. P. Fletcher R. B. Carroll ......•.....•....... Good Hope ....•................ H. A. Chapin '. Good Hope..................... F. W. Hoertel. ........•..•....... Good Hope ...•.... :............ R. L. Dixon ..........••.•....... Good Hope O. P. Bloss ...........•••.••..... Albert Pike H. H. Mathonet.......•..•.•..... Albert Pike.................... O. A. Lucas................•..... Kansas City .T. M. McDonald ...........•..•..• Kansas City .T. W. Smith .................•... Mystic '1'ie C. C. Bigger ...•................. Cypress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. H. R. Lasley Shelbina.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. H. r... Caton Bucklin " F. McClure..........•...•.....•• Weatherly J. Devlin " Sedalia ~ Sedalia G. L. Faulhaber T. J. Scott La Plata H. W. Beimdick .•......•........ Palestine '. :. F. A. Raithel ..........•....••..'. Keystone C. W. Speirs Keystone D. M; Hoskin ........•...•..•.... Keystone '. . . . . . .. T. M'oys'er .............•.•.•... :. Keysto,ne RQbt. A. O:Nell ........•......... Keystone W. K. Spinney ...••...••••..•.... Keystone H. P. Lynch Keystone ••••••.......•......... ~. M. Hanna ...........•.....••.. E:::eystone J. H.' Cranfill .••••••••••••••••••• Keystone J. G. McRoberts .••..•••••••••••• Keystone '" 'C. Phillips .......•.......•••.•.•. Keystone J. B. ·Schmidt Keys'tone .............•......... O. F. Scharr Keystone .............•......... Wm. Richardson~ Keystone , . W. S. Cowell .........•...•..•... Middle Fabius..................
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W. A. Phipps ·.Neosho 247 .T. B. Loehr ...............•...•.• Neoshol 247 C. E. Prettyman .•.........•..... Neosho ',' , 247 B. F. vVood , .............••.. Laredo 253 E. M. vVilson .................••• Laredo 253 John Keating .......•.....•...•• Shekinah 256 P. O. Sansberry Lodge of Love 259 .Tames Taylor Lodge of Love. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 259 B. F. IIolcombe '.. ,Florence 261 A. E. Mayhe'v · Holden , 262 .J. H. Scarborough · Corinthian 265 v\T. B. Foskett : A.urora 267 J. A. Arndt _-\.urora 267 '\Vm. Scssinghaus Aurora 267 '\Vm. Myrer · : .. Aurora 267 ,H. J. Smith :I\7c,\' Salem 270 .T. '1\1. Clyde , Solomon 2.71 A. H. Torbett Solomon , 271 A. A. Johnson Sololuon 271 H. C. Dalryn1ple '-Solomon " 271 C. 1-1. Briggs Solomon 271 .T. C. Grojean Essex 278 E. N. J<:aercher ·Cosmos 282 V. H. Faulkenhainer Cosmos 282 Isador Landauer .....•......•...• Cosmos 282 Herman Frank Cosmos 282 "V In. H. Peck .. , Cosmos 282 Christ l\leyers Cosn1os 282 M. A. vVittemore Cosnlos 282 Harry Mannist. Cosmos 282 Jalues Birge Earl. ,. . . . . . . .. 285 G. '\V. I<:insel. Edina 291 T. A. l\Iilburn Tell1ple 299 R. R. Kreeger Temple 299 Ten1ple 299 C. C. '\Voods P. A. Budd ·;. Ten1ple 299 C. L. Hogin '. . Temple 299 T. H. Reynolds Temple · 299 H. C. Chancellor Signal 304 T. B.. Frazer Ashlar 306 A. L. Mills : Ashlar 306 G. E. Mayhall New London 307 T. '\V. Hoskins Sikeston 310 F. E. Mount. Sikeston " 310 \Vm. Recklein Cuba 312 .J. W. Kepner Rural. 316 .T. O. I·Iogg Rural. ' 316 R. F. Stevenson Rural. 316 J. W. I<:ir}{ Rural. 316 Van F. Boor RuraL ; 316 W. H. Leavitt., Itural. 316
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J. f]. Deen1s ' Osborn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. K: M. Vetsburg Corner Stone A. C. Robinson Corner Stone................... V.,T. H. F. Blume Corner Stone \\Tm. T. Neuman Corner Stone F. S. Stulnm ' Corner Stone................... ""V. E. Seewoster Corner Stone................... or. E. Schmid Corner Stone................... ''iT. A. Kenward Corner Stone ""V. D. Arens Garner Stone................... VV. F. Lan1be Corner Stone. A. S. Hickerson McDonald , A. McD. Hoyt. : McDonald S. E. Earl' Linn .r. E. Turner Linn " T. D. Martin IVIt. Zion Robt. McGilL Bertrand 'V. A. Piner Charity Orestes Mitchell Charity : Miles Elliott Chillicothe ' 'oJ. }\iI. Boon Chillicothe A. F. IVIilstead Myrtle L. L. Dodds Rockville '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Henry Levy Moberly ' H. A. Hatfield Moberly G. IJ. Hassett Moberly M. T. Balsley Fellow.ship G. J. Vaughan ' Friend ",,\T. Z. Carter ...............•..... Barnesville A .. S. l'1ol1ston Hebron , E. F. Elliott. Hebron .T. S. Hall : Adelphia .r. M. Breckenridge Tuscan J. ,V. Skelly Tuscan .r. R. McLachlan Hiram F. G. Schmidt. Higginsville or. l-L Holton Adair , ,o l-f. F. }\,Iillan. Adair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ,V. \V. Martin Doniphan , IT. C. Storrs Sheldon o. "'iT. L. Hixson Billings oJ. S. Laffer Ionia Il. S. l\fcMeans Ionia H. P. Sons ' Pythagoras " O. R. McCoy Chula , , R. L. McHenry Marionville " ';V. ·A. McCullah Marionville '\Tm. I!'. lIal! Rayto\\rn H. T. Bowlin Gower.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. M. l~ozell '.. , Malta S. E. Mitchell ; Malden 0
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Louis Moller West Gate Ivanhoe G. S. McLanahan E. E. Naber Ivanhoe . J'. Q. V\'atkins Ivanhoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. A. H. Mann Ivanhoe John M. Jones Ivanhoe J. O. Christens~n , Ivanhoe '. Alex McDonald Ivanhoe J. M. Darrow , Schell Cty S. B. Vickers · Schell Cty :. L. E. Saunders Continental. E. E. Amick 'Vallace J.\L C. Snarr : Jonesburg : oJ. l~. Reeds Jonesburg H" I). Cowan ' ' Melville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Lalnbskin M. E. Sheets .1. Richardson Lambskin Hy. Harrington Lanlbskin IVt:. Foerstel ...•....•..••••••••••• Lambskin •.•••...••......••••.• oJ. G. McCoubrie Lambskin " R. oJ. Loyd Lambskin '" H. C. Schult Caruthersville .....•............ Clifton C. B. Callaham Plato S. P. Hicks ,j'. E. Reese Nodaway ,V. F. Fowble Clintonville .T. N. Gilpin Clintonville B. L.· Tatman ~ .. Kirkwood , .1. L. V\Tade l~ock Springs... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .J. \',T. Stuermer Montevallo. . . . .•. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. T. F. Arnold Lewistown............•......... A. 'V. Cottle Equality C. lIen thorn Buckner '. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. Guy Coleman Platte City o' • • • • • • • • • • Campbell Wells Platte City .Tohn J. Shepard · Platte City Paul L. Tipton Senath \,\T. 1-£. Swanson Granby C. J. Blackburn Oriental Alex Pow Clifton Heights C. W. Born Clifton Heig-hts................. J. C. Mukish Clifton Heights I W. 'V.' Gilbert ......•............ Clifton Heights T. Jamison Gate City 'V. J. Nicks..........•.•.. , " Gate City T. D. Boatright. Gate City 11. A. House Cunningham I 1<'. Farris : Wayne :. . . .. .T. A. Hammond Wayne T. H. Walton Higbee G. H. McClain Ingomar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 0
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Address of Grand Master 10 Address of Grand Master, Committee on..................... 78 Address of Grand Master, Report of Committee on........... 76 Alphabetical List of Lodges-Appendix 232-239 Amendments to By-Laws Adopted 122,128, 129, 177, 178 Amendments to By-Laws-Consideration of deferred 130, 172 Amendments to By-Laws Proposed : : .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . .. .. . . . . . 65, 6~, 67, 68, 179, 180, 181, 182 183 Amendments to By-Laws Lost 134, 152 Annual Communication, 1916 ~ 176 Annual Dues! Increase of :................. 122 Annual Meeting-Opening 4 Annual Meeting-:'Closing 173 Appeals and Grievances, Committee on 78 Appeals and Grievances, Committee on-Report of 98-113 Appointments of Chairmen Standing Committees, 1916........ 169 Appointments of District Deputy Grand Masters 174 Appointment of District Lecturers 175 Appointment of Grand Officers ~ . . . . . . . . .. 168 Appointments of Special Committe.es, 1916 169 Approved Decision~ 194-220 Auditor, 1915, Report of 61-62 B
Baker, Clifford C............................................ 11 Biographical Sketch of TolmanW. Cotton i, ii, iii Boards of Relief, Committee on 78 Boards of Relief, Committee on-Report of. 147-150 Burial Lot of Grand Lodge 185 By-Laws, Amendments, Proposed . ........................ .. 65, 66, 67, 68, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183 By-Laws, Amendments, Second Reading of. 121 By-Laws, Amendments, Third Reading of. 156 By-Laws, Revision of-Report of Committee 139-141, 182-184
c Chairmen Standing Committees, 1916, Appointed.............. 169 Charity, Committee on 78 Crarity, Committee on, Report of. 134, 151
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Charters, Duplicate.......................................... 35 Charters Granted ' 34, 130, 176 Commissions Issued.......................................... 34 Commissions Received....................................... 35 Committee on Arrangements, Report of...................... 155 Committee, Auditing 79 Committee, Auditing, Report of 61-62 Committee on Appeals and Grievances....................... 78 Committee on Appeals and Grievances, Report of 98-113 Committee on Appeals and Grievances (1916)................ 169 Committee on Boards of Relief 78 Committee on Boards ¡of Relief, 'Report of 147-150 Committee on Charity 78 Committee on Charity, Report of... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 134 Committee on Chartered Lodges ... :........................ 78 Committee on Chartered Lodges, Report of 114-120 Committee on Credentials 78 Committee on Credentials, Report of 5, 153; Appendix 353-377 Committee on D. D. G. Masters' Reports 78 Committee on D. D. G. Masters' Reports, Rep<;>rt of ".:' 131 Committee on Fraternal Correspondence 79 Committee on Fraternal Correspondence, Report of, 65; App. 1-197 Committee on Fraternal Correspondence Appointed for 1916. " 169 Committee on Grand Master's Address 10, 79 Committee oli Grand Master's Address, Report of............ 76 Committee on Jurisprudence 78 Committee on Jurisprudence, Report of. .........•......... 136-138 Committee on Jurisprudence (1916) 169 ,Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation 78 Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, Report of 130 Committee on Manuals 79, 169 Committee on Masonic Home (Visiting) 79 Committee on Masonic Home (Visiting), Report of 143 Committee on Necrology 79 Committee on Necrology, Report of ' '" 88 Committee on Pay Roll : " 78 Committee on Pay Roll, Report of 156-167 Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grapd Lodges 79 Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, Report of 63 Committee on Ritual 78, 79, 169 Committee on Lease of Offices 79, 169
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Committee on Transportation and Hotels 79, 169 Committee on Transportation and Hotels, Report of.......... 173 Committee on UnfiI!ished Business 79 Committee on Unfinished Business, Report of................ 155 Committee on Ways and Means.............................. 78 Committee on Ways and Means, Report of 113, 153 Condition of the Craft. 19, 36 Corner-Stones; Laying of. ~ ..~ , 14, 19, 36 Correspondence, Committee on 79 Correspondence, Committee on, Report of 65; Appendix 1, 19.7 Credentials, Committee on 78 Credentials, Committee on, Report of. 5, 153; Appendix 353-377
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Grand Lodge Burial Lot. " : . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 185 Grand Lodge, Closing of..................................... 173 Grand Lodge, Financial Statement of......................... 38 Grand Lodge, Opening of .' 4 Grand Lodge, Property of 38 Grand Lodge, Returns to '. . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Grand Lodge, Statistics 36 Grand Lodges, List of Foreign, Recognized Appendix 198 Grand Officers, Appointment of 168 Grand Officers, Election of '. . . . . . . . . .. 121 Grand 'Officers, Installation of 168 Grand Officers Present at Opening of Annual Communication.. 3 Grand Lecturer, Report of .. ,................................ 79 Grand Master's Address 10-33 Grand Master's Address, Committee on 10, 78 Grand Master's Address, Report of Committee on. . . . . . . . . . . .. 76 Grand Master's Decisions :............................ 27 Grand Master's Jewel,- presented to retiring Grand Master 170 Grand Master's Official Visits 23 Grand Representatives Commissioned 34 Grand Representatives appointed near other Gr. Lodges, 34; App. 203 Grand Representatives from other Grand Lodges near Grand Lodge of Missouri Appendix 205 .Grand Secretary, Recapitulation of ....•............ Appendix 275 Grand Secreiary.'s Report Presented.......................... 34 Grand Secretary's Report, Report of Auditor on. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 Grand Secretary's Tabular Statements .' Appendix 240-275 Grand Secretaries, List of , Appendix 200 Grand Treasurer, Report of.................................. 55
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Home, Masonic, Directors Elected :............ 121 Home, Masonic, Improvement Fund 40-54 Home, Masonic, Mentioned by Grand Master 25路 Home, Masonic, Mentioned by Grand Secretary 38 Home, Masonic,. Report of Officers 64; Appendix 287-330 Home, Masonic, Sum Contributed to, during Year 38, 150 Home, Masonic, Visiting Committee Appointed "....... 79 Home, Masonic, Visiting Committee, Report of............... 143 Hospital, Masonic 40; Appendix 298, 305 Hospital, Masonic, Report of Physicians 305-308
Improvement FU~d 40-54 Indebtedness Authorized 22. Installations 20 Installation of Grand Officers................................ 168 Instruction, Lodges of ..... :................................. 32 J
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List of Foreign Grand Lodges recognized as regular .. Appendix 198 List of Grand Lodges, with Names of Grand Secretaries .. App. 200 List of Living Past Grand Masters............................ 170 Lockwood Lodge No. 521. 135 Lodge Returns 35 Lodges According to Districts ," Appendix 331-352 Lodges, Alphabetical List of Appendix 232-239 Lodges, Dead, . List of. Appendix 278-285 Lodges, New, Chartered 34, 130, 176 Lodges of Instruction........................................ 32 Lodges, Under Dispensation 35 Lodges, Under Dispensation, Committee on 78 Lodges., Under Dispensation, Delegates from, placed on Pay Roll 147 Lodges, Under Dispensation, Report of Committee on 130
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Masonic Employment Bureau , 98, 149 Masonic Home Board, Special Report........................ 145 Masonic Home, Committee on 79 Masonic Home, Committee on, Report of..................... 143 Masonic Home, Directors Elected 121 Masonic Home Endowment Fund, Contribution T. W: Cotton.. 150 Masonic Home Improvement Fund 40-54 Masonic Home, Mention of, in Grand Master's Address....... 25 Masonic Home, Mention of, in Grand Secretary's Report...... 38 Masonic Home, Report of Officers 64; Appendix 287-330 Masonic National Memorial Ass'n, The George Washington , 17 Meetip.g of Grand Lodge, 1916 ;. 176 Memorial Tablets to Deceased Brethren 223, 225, 227, 229, 231 Mileage and Per Diem, Report of Committee on. 156-167 Mileage and Per Diem, Special Compensation to Chairman of Committee on .' 154 Mileage and Per Diem for Lodges U. D 147 Minutes Approved 76, 142, 172 Motion to Reconsider, Lost. 142 i
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N Necrology, Committee on, Appointed Necrology, Committee on, Report of New Lodges, List of
79 88 176
o Officers, Officers, Officers, 'Officers, Officers, Officers, Ope.ning Oration
Grand, Appointed Grand, Elected Grand, Installed Grand, Present at Annual Communication, 3; Appendix Past Grand, in Attendance Appendix Past ,Grand, in the Past, List of Appendix of Grand Lodge :....................
168 121 168 366 366 276 4 152
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Parson, John R., Mention of. ' .16, 32 Past. Grand Masters, List of Living.......................... 170
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Past Grand Master's Jewel, Presented to Retiring Grand Master Cotton, , 170 Past Masters Present, List of Appendix 368-379 ,Pay Roll, Committee on, Appointed 78 Pay Roll, Committee on, Report of 156-167 Pike, George H 11, 227 Printing Proceedings Authorized............................. 172 R
Reading Proposed Amendments to By-Laws 65, 121, 156 Recapitulation of Grand Secretary's Report Appendix 275 Recognition of Foreign Lodges, Report of Committee.......... 63 Reinstatements, List of Appendix 228 Report of Committee on Appeals and Grievances 98-113 Report of Committee on Arrangements 155 Report of Committee on Auditing 61-62 Report of Committee on Boards of Relief 147-150 Report of Committee on Charity 134 'Report of Committee on Chartered Lodges 114-120 Report of Committee on Credentials ..... 5, 153; Appendix 353-377 Report of Committee on District Deputy Grand Masters' Reports 131 'Report of Committee on Fraternal Correspondence .. 65; App. 1-197 Report of Committee on Grand Master's Address............. 76 Report of Committee on Jurisprudence 136-138 Report of Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation......... 130 Report of Committee on Masonic Boards of Relief 147-150 Report of Committee on Masonic Home (Visiting)........... 143 Report of Committee on Mileage and Per Diem ~ .... 78 Report of Committee on Necrology 79 Report of Committee on Pay Roll 156-1~7 Report of Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges 63 Report of Committee on Transportation and Hotels........... 173 Report路 of Committee on Unfinished Business 155 'Report of Committee on Ways and Means 113-153 Report of Grand Lecturer 79 Report of Grand Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 'Report of Grand Treasurer '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Report of Officers of Masonic Home ..... 64, 145; Appendix 287-330 Representatives of Lodges in Grand Lodge Appendix 353
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Representatives of Other Grand Lodges at Annual Communication· Appendix Representatives of Other Grand Lodges near this Grand Lodge· Appendix Representatives of this Grand Lodge near other Grand Lodges Appendix Resolutions ' : 65, 147, Resolution-Rejected .. ; Returns, Blanks for ·.................. Ritual, Committee on........................................
366 205 203 152 134 35 78
s Sargent, George M ..... :..................................... 225 Secretary, Grand, Report of, Submitted....................... 34 Secretaries, Grand, List of Appendix 200 Special Committees, 1916, Appointed ,.. 169 Special Committee-Lists, Report of , ,. 151 Special Committee-Revision of By-Laws Governing AppealsReport of 139 Special Compensation to Chairman of Committee on Mileage and Per Diem ·...... 154 Special Compensation to Chairman of Committee on Chartered Lodges ~ .~ ',' . . . . . . . . . . . .. 154 Standing and Special Committees, 1915 78-79 Standing and Special Committees, 1916....................... 169 Standing Resolutions 65, 147, 152, 184 Suspensions for Non-Payment of Dues Appendix 216 Suspensions for Unmasonic Conduct Appendix 221 T
Tabular Statements.. " " Appendix 240-275Telegram 113 Transportation and Hotels, Committee on 79, 169 ; .. 173" Tran·sp·o.rtalion and Hotels, Committee on, Report of. Treasurer, Grand, Report of 55 Treas~rer, Grand, Report of, Report of Auditor on 61-62:
u Unfinished Business, Report of Committee Unmasonic Conduct; Suspensions for ,
155Appendix 22Z
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v PAGg
Valhalla Cemetery, Standing Resolution...................... 185 Visitations 23 Visitors-Distinguished 63; Appendix 368 Voting, Method of'. 186
w Washington Masonic Nat'l Memorial Ass'n .. , .. " '7Vays and Means, Committee on '7Vays and Means, Committee on, Report of Work, Exemplification of
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