1969 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri by Missouri Freemasons

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GRAND LOD<3E Ancient, Free and Accepted ,

Masons of the State of Missouri •

Official Proceedings One Hundred Forty-Eighth Annual Communication • SAINT LOUIS

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BIOGRAPHICAL ELVIS A. MOONEY Grand Master 1968-69 "Why should we be in such desperate haste to succeed, and in such desperate enterprises? If a man does not keep step with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to t.he music which he hears, however measured or . far away." -Henry D. Thoreau The Civil War which lasted from 1861 to 1865 created a tragic schism between the North and the South, between the black and white men, between friends, and even between brothers. Elvis Alexander Mooney, installed on October I, 1968, as the J23rd Grand Master of Missouri, has long retained a deep historical interest in this Civil 'Val', but characteristic of the contradictions and complexities of this man, he has spent most of his life dedicated to healing, rather than creating, schisms among his fellowman. Rom on May 10, 1911, at Bloomfield, Missouri, t.<;> Alexander and Eva Edwards Mooney, Elvis Mooney has spent most of the intervening years closely associated with that section of the state. After attending elementary and high school in Bloomfield, he earned the degree of B.S. in Education from Southeast Missouri State College in 1934. From that time until 1940, he served as teacher, Principal, and then Superintendent at the Bloomfield High School. Having maintained an abiding interest in history, the law. and his fellows, he resigned his superintendency in 1940 in order to enroll in the School of Law at the University of Missouri. Within the following two years, Brother Mooney was touched by two other significant events: On November 10, 1941, he married Lois Evans, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randal Evans of Bloomfield, Missouri; and on November 2, 1942, he entered the United States military in the service of his country. This latter event occupied most of his time during the next several years. After serving as a member of the Naval Armed Guard in the capacity of a member of a gun crew on merchant ships, he was transferred to Submarine Chaser Training School; he was then assigned to the Western Pacific Command; and before the conclusion of the war, he was appointed a commanding officer of a naval supply ship serving in the "'Testern and Southwestern Pacific theaters. At the time of his discharge from the service on November 2, 1942, Bro. Mooney held the rank of Lieutenant, Senior Grade. Returning to the Missouri University School of Law, Brother Mooney quickly experienced two other memorable events: In June of J 948 he was granted the degree of LL.B. from the School of Law; and on August 14, his wife, Lois, gave birth to their first child, Kathryn Ann. A.fter attending the Bloomfield public schools. Kathryn studied at Stephens College in Co-

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lumbia, Missouri, and at the present time is enrolled as a student at Southeast Missouri State College at Cape Girardeau, her father's Alma Mater. After returning to Bloomfield in )948 in the new capacity of a lawyer, Elvis Mooney rapidly endeared himself to those of his area. The following year he was elected as a representative of Stoddard County to the General Assembly of Missouri, a post he filled admirably from )949 to 1951. In ) 951, Brother Mooney again received the respect and trust of his constituents, as they elected him the Prosecuting- Attorney of Stoddard County, a office he held from 1951 to J 955. On August 8, ]957, almost nine years to the day after the birth of their first child, Elvis and Lois Mooney were blessed with another important event: The birth of a son, Elvis Alexander Mooney, Jr., lovingly known as "Chip" to those who have had the pleasure of his acquaintance. Although Grand Master Mooney has given freely of himself as a teacher, a lawyer, a servant to his country in time of war, and an active leader in the Masonic Fraternity, he has remained a vital force both within the legal profession and within his community. Since 1948, he has been associated with various organizations and social clubs: He is a member of Phi Delta Phi, the legal fraternity at the University of Missouri; the Stoddard County Bar Association, which he served as President; the Missouri Bar; and the American Bar Association. He is a member of the Missouri and the Stoddard County Historical Societies, a Past President of the Bloomfield Kiwanis Club, a member of the American Legion and the AmVet Post Number 28; and he belongs to the Crowley Ridge Country Club of Bloomfield and the Stoddard County Country Club of Dexter. "\lith professional and civic activities occupying such a large share of his time and energ-y, it is all but miraculous that he remains equally loyal to his family, his friends, and to himself. But he does, and when away from the pressing duties of his public life, he enjoys horseback riding, hunting, and family gatherings. Grand Master Mooney is and always has been a complex personality. One part of him is suave and professional; a second part is colloquial and homespun. One part is unassuming and modest; a second part is fiery and involved. One part of him accepts the traditions of the status quo; a second part works diligently to alter those things which stand in the way of a more perfect bond among men. One part of him serves; the second part leads. Throughout these contradictory halves there runs a single thread which holds his separate selves together: his dedicated belief in and love for the species called mall. It is for this, above all else, that we, his brothers, bestow on him our love and admiration. MASONIC RECORD

Lodge: Raised in Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, 1934; Master, 1940. Appointed Grand Pursuivant, 1949, hy Grand Master Harold O. Grauel, advancing through the line until elected Grand Master in 1968. Committee on Jurisprudence of the Grand Lodge, 1957-59. Chairman, Committee to Revise Forms and Ceremonies, 1966-67. President, Masonic Home of Missouri, 1967-68. Chapter: Kingsway Chapter No. 144, R.A.M., Sikeston, Missouri.

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Council: EI Camino Council No. 52, R. & S.M., Sikeston, Missouri. Commandery: Cape Girardeau Commandery No. 55, K.T., Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Scottish Rite: St. Louis Bodies, 1935; Knight Commander Court of Honor, 1955. A.A.O.N.M.S.: Moolah Temple, St. Louis, Missouri. Eastern Star: Bloomfield Chapter No. 385, O.E.S., 'Vorthy Patron, 1965 and 1967.

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GRAND LODGE Anden~FreeandAc~pred

Masons of the State of Missouri

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Official Proceedings One Hundred Forty-Eighth Annual Communication •

September 29 and 30, 1969, A.L. 5969

OFFICERS

Grand Lodge of Missouri 1969-1970

J. MORGAN DONELSON

M.W. Grand Master Box 211, Princeton. Mo. 64673

WILLIAM H. CHAPMAN Deputy Grand Mastn 20 W. Lockwood, Webster Gl"Oves, Mo. 63119 THOMAS J. DAVIS, JR. ... Senior Grand Warden Box 2J7, Piedmont, Mo. 63957 W. HUGH McLAUGHLIN Junior Grand Warden 222 Bryant Bldg., 1102 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, 1\-10.64106 WILLIAM H. UTZ, JR. Grand Treasure?' 1208 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 ELMER W. WAGNER Grand Secretary 3681 Lindell Blvd.. St. Louis. Mo. 63108 j;REELON K. HADLEY ........................ Gmnd Lectun:r 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64507 \V ALTER 1.. \'" ALKER " Senio1" Grand Deacon Walker Bldg., 215 E. Main St., Neosho, Mo. 64850 ROBERT L. McKINNEY. ,. . , Junior Grand Deacon Northeast Missouri State College, Kirksville, Mo. 63501 HERMAN A. ORLICK .. . Senim' Grand Steward 1678 Avignon Ct., St. Louis, Mo. 63122 LEWIS C. WES COOK .......... luni01' Gmnd Steward 3233 N .E. Chippewa Dr., Kansas City, Mo. 64116 FIELDING A. POE, JR. Senior Grand NIaH/wl 6616 Pepperidge Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63134 JAMES A. NOLAND, JR. Junior Grand Marshal Osage Beach, Mo. 65065 ROY H. SANDER ... .................. Grand Swo1"d Bea1"e1' 5091 Clayridge Dr., Building 6, Apt. 314, St. Louis, Mo. 63129 EUGENE STACY . Gmnd Pursuivant 307 15th St., Chillicothe, Mo. 64601 HERBERT E. DUNCAN G'rand ChajJlain 439 W. 58th St., Kansas City, Mo. 641 I;~ J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR. Grand ChajJlain 511 N. Carleton, Farmington, Mo. 63640 Grand ChajJlain JULIUS J. NODEL :)60 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63130 路CARL L. RADFORD . Grand ChajJlain 2201 W. Walnut St., Springfield, Mo. 65806 CECIL H. HURT ' Gmnd Chaplain 114 Dowling St., Hannibal, Mo. 63401 CLARENCE l"EWBY , . Grand ChajJlain The Christian Church, Cameron, Mo. 64429 REID M. SWINDLER . Grand ChajJlail1 The Christian Church, Fairfax, Mo. 64446 MONK BRYAN Gmnd Orator 1103 Sunset Dr., Columbia, Mo. 6520J LUCIEN E. MAY Gmnd Oratm' Princeton, Mo. 64673 LOREN R. THOMPSON Grand Tiler Washington St., Cainsville, Mo. 64632

The 149th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodg-e will be held in St. Louis, beginning Monday, September 28, 1970.

One Hundred Forty-Eighth Annual Communication The one hundred forty-eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri convened at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 3637 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, at ]0:00 a.m., on Monday, September 29, 1969. PRESENT Elvis A. Mooney, M.W. Grand Master J. Morgan Donelson, Deputy Grand Master William H. Chapman, Senior Grand Warden Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Junior Grand Warden William H. Utz, Jr., Grand Treasurer Elmer "\T. \\7agner, Grand Secretary Freelon K. Hadley, Grand Lecturer ''\7. Hugh McLaughlin, Senior Grand Deacon Walter L. ''''alker, Junior Grand Deacon Robert L. McKinney, Senior Grand Steward Herman A. Orlick, Junior Grand Steward Lewis C. "Ves Cook, Senior Grand Marshal Fielding A. Poe, Jr., Junior Grand Marshal L. Marshall Hollenbeck, Grand Sword Bearer Koss ''''. BIomcyer, Grand Pursuivant Herbert E. Duncan, Grand Chaplain* .J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Grand Chaplain Julius J. Nodel, Grand Chaplain Carl L. Radford, Grand Chaplain Cecil H. Hurt, Grand Chaplain J. Ray Trouor, Grand Chaplain* Clarence Newby, Grand Chaplain Fred L. Henley, Grand OratorÂˇ Clarence L. Shaon, Grand Tiler â&#x20AC;˘ Not Present.

At 10:00 a.m. Most Worshipful Grand Master Elvis A. Mooney opened the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri in Ample Form, assisted by the Grand Officers and supported by a large attendance of Representatives. The brethren united in singing one verse of "America" after which Grand Chaplain Cecil H. Hurt offered the invocation. CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE-INTERIM REPORT To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri:

BRETHREN: Your Committee on Credentials begs to report that a constitutional number of subordinate lodges are represented. VERN H. SCHNEIDER, ChaiTman.

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INTRODUCTION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS

R.W. Bro. W. Hugh McLaughJ.in introduced the Past Grand Masters of Missouri who were present. INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS FROM OTHER GRAND LODGES

R.W. Bro. Fielding A. Poe, Jr. introduced the following distinguished guests from other Grand Lodges: M.W. Bro. Carmack A. Nelson, Grand Master of Arkansas M.\V. Bro. Paul R. Stephens, Past Grand Master and present Grand Secretary, Illinois M.W. Bro. Harold Phelps, Grand Master, Iowa M.W. Bro. Carroll C. Arnett, Grand Master, Kansas M.W. Bro. Hugh W. Eisenhart, Grand Master, Nebraska M.W. Bro. John Riley, Grand Master, Tennessee R.vV. Bro. H. Jackson Staton, Deputy Grand Master, Kansas INTRODUCTION OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

M.\'V. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney, Grand Master, introduced the District Dep-

uty Grand Masters. INTRODUCTION OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS

R.W. Bro. Freelon K. Hadley introduced the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. INTRODUCTION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE APPENDANT MASONIC BODIES OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI

R.W. Bro. Lewis C. "Ves. Cook introduced the following Representatives of appendant Masonic Bodies of the State of Missouri: Right Eminent Sir Knight Harlan C. Boehm, Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Missouri Most Illustrious Companion Alfred W. Griffith, representing Frank H. Roy, Jr., Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters of Missouri R.W. Bro. Richard H. Kerr, representing Alva W. Bagley, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Missouri Illustrious Bro. Waiter C. Ploeser, Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Scottish Rite Bodies in Missouri INTRODUCTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MASONIC HOME

R.W. Bro. J. Morgan Donelson introduced the members of the Masonic Home Board. MESSAGES

The Grand Secretary read messages from the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Israel, the Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association, and Senator Thomas Eagleton, expressing sincere wishes for a successful Communication. M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney, Grand Master, read his address, which is as follows:

Address of the Grand Master To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge} Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri:

BRETHREN: How good and how pleasant it is to greet you in this the 148th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. The opportunity of renewing friendships and of associating with Masonic leaders from every community in Missouri thrills and expands our hearts in gratitude. We welcome those of you, who have come from other Grand Jurisdictions; we hope you will have a pleasant visit while you are here; and we hope to hear from each of you at some convenient time during this session. I am pleased to see so many of our Past Grand Masters in attendance; it is unfortunate that a conflict with another important meeting prevents a goodly number from being present; the presence of each Past Grand Master recalls to our memory so many accomplishments and pleasant associations. You have given me considerable help during the year and I entreat you to stay close by because I shall need your continuing assistance until the record of this session is completed. My special welcome to our District Deputy Grand Masters and our District Deputy Grand Lecturers. Before this year, I knew you were a very important adjunct of the Grand Lodge; but I never realized the enormity of your contribution; but after seeing you in action in your own Masonic Districts among your neighbors and friends, I was forced to magnify my favorable opinion into unbounded admiration. This Grand Lodge assembly is composed of its members who attend by virtue of their offices in the subordinate lodges or as Past Masters of Missouri Lodges; in this capacity, you attend by right and not by invitation; welcoming you would be no more appropriate than welcoming one's host; rather, I shall tell you, for myself and for the other Grand Lodge officers, how happy we are to see so many of you in attendance this morning. You compose that group of Master Masons in Missouri most closely associated with the work in the subordinate lodges, where Freemasons are obligated and instructed; it is within this area that the principles and teachings of freemasons find direct application; in your work you have confronted the problems of today and you have sought the solutions to these problems. What you have learned from this experience is germane to the considerations which will occupy this session, and we encourage your active participation in all of the discussions and other activities of this Grand Lodge. STATE OF THE CRAFT When I assumed the office of Grand Master, I found the Grand Lodge in harmony within and enjoying favorable relations with all subordinate, related, or appendant bodies. This harmony and brotherly good will has continued during the year and we now complete a year free of discord; such conflicts and difficulties which did occur were soon resolved by reason

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of the correct and considered intervention of the District Deputies. This favorable disposition of our brethren affords me considerable satisfaction. The presence of harmony, or perhaps a better description is the absence of deep division within our organizations, is of unquestioned importance and sufficient cause for us to rejoice in our good fortune; yet, even this harmony does not assure enthusiasm, efficiency, or consistency in our efforts sufficiently for our Fraternity to expand its influence. It cannot obscure the fact that our membership continues to decline, with a loss of 1,71) over our number one year ago, with further losses quite probable for several years in the future. In this generation of doubt, detachment and defiance, with organized religion, age proven folk-ways, and traditional social guidelines assailed from every point, we are losing ground in numbers and perhaps also in influence. Reason directs, even compels, that we engage in serious and prayerful introspection of ourselves and. of our fraternity in an endeavor to ascertain the cause, or causes, of the evident change in our relationships within our society. In this respect, we are taught that "change is the universal law of nature." Perhaps the time is upon us when we must up-date our procedures and activities to better serve the interest and convenience of ourselves and those we desire to bring into membership. To attract desir. able young men, and to retain their interest and participation after initiation, we should be willing to embrace such wholesome change as does not adversely affect our Principles, Ancient Landmarks or Ritual. Freemasonry enjoyed greater gains in membership during and for a few years following World War I than in any comparable period. These members are now reaching the period of accelerating mortality; .their passing accounts for a portion of our present loss in membership; but the larger and more serious cause is the reduced number of young men who seek membership. Recently young people, in large numbers, have demonstrated a detachment--even a hostility-for organized society and for organizations within society. Many of them avoid commitment to any traditional position. Practically all of them question the customs, organizations and mores of organized society with an objectivity and detachment never before experienced. A vocal minority seem anxious to express their harsh and critical judgment of the men and of the institutions of this day. To counter that they are willing to judge without having had sufficient experience to warrant considered opinions or that they seem willing to reject and abandon society as now constituted without offering a better substitute, begs the question. We shall either reach and convince sufficient numbers of the more responsible members of this new generation of the importance of joining and supporting our institutions, including the Masonic Lodge, or much which we hold dear shall disappear. We cannot, ,ve must not, sacrifice our principles to become more acceptable to this generation; but we as men, as Freemasons, and as an organization, must make the necessary effort to understand the point of view they articulate. Let us take the time to listen to what they have to say. If there be a "generation gap," we must bridge it by showing our compassion and concern, plus our willingness to chang-e where change is feasible; if there

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is a "communication gap," we must learn how to better articula,te the prindples of Freemasonry in our own lives so that the young may read our good works as well as hear our words. Once again, we must test public and private conduct by the plumb line and we must courteously, but firmly, reject that which does not meet the test. Our generation has carried the virtue of tolerance to the absurd point where any manner of language, dress, or conduct is accepted without protest. This is not an age, a generation, or a moment, for that matter, for neutrality on civic, social and domestic activities which debase or corrupt the society in which we live. If our boys and girls are subjected to dirt, filth, drugs and other dangers, we must be ready to support legal process in the lawful eradication of those things from our society. I submit that young men 'and young women question the sincerity of our commitment to the principles which we so freely profess. They remain unconvinced that we actually mean what we say. My Brethren, if we exemplify the principles of Freemasonry as jurors, judges, officials, parents, teachers, sportsmen and neighbors for just one decade, we can move our nation and our people to the high ground of morality and justice; good people everywhere will be electrified by our commitment and hasten to follow our example. When we do, we shall have more young men knocking on our doors than we shall have time to initiate. Let this generation, in Freemasonry and in society generally, have the intellectual honesty to examine ourselves sufficiently to admit that our present troubles largely originated with ourselves. MASONIC YOUTH GROUPS On every opportunity we have encouraged the participation of representatives of Masonic Youth Groups in our public functions. They-DeMolay, Job's Daughters, and Rainbow Girls-have responded beautifully, adding much to our pleasure and satisfaction. There were events where the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts proudly bore the Nation's colors and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. All of these groups seemed to enjoy the opportunity of having a worthwhile part in these affairs. We believe this joint participation should be practiced on all convenient occasions. The By-laws and Decisions are thought to be overly restrictive on subordinate lodges in preventing them from sponsoring desirable youth groups and from making lodge facilities available to them. In a letter, which gave me more displeasure than any other, I informed one of our subordinate lodges that under our present rulings this lodge could not sponsor a Boy Scout Troop. I think this rule is archaic, and that it should be changed. These are the young men we want, indeed, whom we must have, to perpetuate our fraternity-yet we require our subordinate lodges to deny them access to their facilities, and we forbid their sponsorship when their members are quite willing to assume such sponsorship. In my opinion, a subordinate lodge should be permitted to sponsor and to contribute its funds in support of any wholesome youth group or activity which its members may select. I realize that this change would probably increase the problems of administration-a small price to pay for the good which could be accomplished. .

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CONSOLIDATION OF 'VEAK LODGES The shift of our rural population to the urban areas presents one of our more serious problems. In a number of rural lodges, only a small percentage of the lodge membership continues to live in the community. Many of these lodges have difficulty in completing their staff of officers each year; there are not enough members willing to serve; too often meetings are missed for months because the necessary number of members fail to appear to make a quorum. This type of lodge seldom receives a petition; it poorly exemplifies the work if an initiate does appear. Yet, the members, for pure sentiment, resist consolidating with another lodge. It should also be recognized that an increasing number of areas within the larger cities have this same problem. We are engaging in short-sighted policies by permitting these lodges to continue in existence after they have ceased to function properly. Their very existence is harmful in that it exposes an image of failure and inefficiency to the world, while, at the same time, denying those prospective candidates living within their exclusive jurisdiction a desirable place to enter the fraternity. The Grand Lodge should move to recover the Charter of any non-functioning lodge wherever the lodge may be located. REWARD FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE Unfortunately a large number of our most loyal masons never receive proper recognition for extraordinary service which they render to the craft. We award 50 year pins, which I approve; however, too often this honor is bestowed on members who have made minimum effort other than the paying of dues for 50 years; the giving of one's self to the cause rather than having lived a long time should more logically merit our special recognition. During this session all District Deputy Grand Masters will re路 ceive a distinctive lapel pin and the District Deputy Grand Lecturers will reo ceive a special lapel pin designed for them; the Grand Lodge officers approved this recognition and selected the design for the two pins. This is thought to be a deserved tribute to very important official positions. In my opinion, it was long over-due. In addition we should consider an appropriate recognition of those Master Masons, who, while not Grand Lodge officers and perhaps never subordinate lodge officers, have rendered meritorious service. A special committee could be organized to consider and recommend recipients; the number could be limited to prevent the dilution of the honor. The appendant bodies have long recognized and rewarded their members for meritorious efforts on behalf of the order or for unusual service to humanity. All would agree that this practice has had a useful effect within the appendant bodies. We could well emulate their example. Typical of those whom I would be pleased to see the Grand Lodge thus recognize is a member of my own lodge; he was seldom able to attend a lodge meeting and he never held any official position. Before his retirement, he was employed by the railroad company as a telegrapher; he worked from four o'clock in the afternoon until after midnight in a small office building out in the country. Candidates from my lodge, and neighboring lodges,

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went to his station and between sending and receiving messages, he instructed them in the Ritual in preparation for their proficiency examinations; his reputation spread throughout the entire area until those who were especially interested in the Ritual visited with him to perfect their own work. Numerous Master Masons and several lodges were, and are, the beneficiaries of his meritorious efforts. Brother Charles C. Tucker, in my opinion, deserves appropriate recognition from this Grand Lodge. In like manner, I am sure that everyone of you could name some other brother who likewise deserves commendation for unusual service. We should never forget that this calling attention to a brother's accomplishments not only gives him a deserved reward but it also encourages others to apply themselves in useful activities with the desire that they too might win approval. NECROLOGY Most Worshipful Brother William J. Craig, of Springfield, who expired earlier this year, served as Grand Master in 1955-56; he had the pleasure of seeing two of his appointments serve as Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Arthur U. Goodman, Jr., and Most Worshipful Brother George F. Morrison; he modestly told me that, "I treasured their success as Grand Master more than my own." Failing health had limited his activities for several years. I regret that I did not have more opportunities to enjoy his association. He is remembered as a kind and considerate gentleman in his treatment of others. The large number in attendance at his funeral services evidenced that his was a life well spent which had left its favorable imprint on everyone who knew him. Judge Robert L. Aronson's passing, during the zenith of his service as a Judge and during his aggressive participation within our Fraternity, deprives us of one of our most able leaders. Every facet of Masonic activity attracted his interest and experienced the force of his great personality. When all of us forgot to tender our thanks and appreciation, which were due one of our number, Most Worshipful Brother Aronson remembered and took appropriate action. Continually he moved to improve the wording or the punctuation of our Record. His pursuit of excellence compelled him to offer any amendment designed to lend improvement. One of the highlights of my service occurred in Kansas City when, as Grand Master, I was presented to the officers and members of the International Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay, at the 49th Annual Session; Most Worshipful Brothers Aronson and Hunt served as escorts and Most Worshipful Brother Aronson presented me to the officers and members of that splendid organization with kind remarks which I shall always treasure. Appropriate Masonic Rites were conferred with Most Worshipful Brother George F. Morrison presiding. After Judge Aronson's departure, Masonic meetings in St. Louis were not the same. Truly, something has gone out of our lives that can never be again. MASONIC HOME All who are connected with the management and operation of the Masonic Home deserve the commendation of this Grand Lodge. Our special attention is directed to the work of the Committee on Finance, started under

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the Chairmanship of Most Worshipful Brother Martin B. Dickinson and continued under the Chairmanship of Right Worshipful Brother William H. Chapman, with the assistance of our Investment Consultant, Right Worshipful Brother Harry Theis; their work has been so fruitful that the Home Board could, and did, pass a resolution authorizing the President, Right Worshipful Brother J. Morgan Donelson, to advise the Grand Lodge that an increase in the per capita tax would not be required for the Home within the immediate future. Only recently we anticipated, and we reported to you, that the expenses at the Masonic Home were increasing more rapidly than the income, and that the expenses would soon exceed the income; but prudent management of the funds has assured sufficient increase of the earnings from these funds to meet all current expenses and all anticipated expenses for the next few years. Brethren, this constitutes a singular achievement! The Administration Committee under the Chairmanship of Right Worshipful Brother Roy H. Sander has prepared a brochure of the Home; they organized a campaign for the dissemination of information regarding the Home. We were happy to co-operate by designating September as MASONIC HOME MONTH. The response has been most gratifying; lodges have been requesting speakers for special meetings; other lodges have reported on well attended meetings; contributions are reaching the Home in every mail. The Administrator, Right Worshipful Brother Lewis C. Robertson, and the Masonic Home Board are delighted with your response. DISPENSATIONS, CORNERSTONES AND DEDICATIONS Covered in Grand Secretary's report. DEATHS Covered in Necrology report. CONSOLIDATION OF LODGES Covered in Grand Secretary's report. LODGES U.D. Covered by report of Committee on Lodges, U.D. VISITATIONS Oct. 3-0fficial Visit, Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, Bloomfield, Missouri Oct. 5-50th Anniversary, Advance Chapter No. 412, O.E.S., Advance, Missouri Oct. 6-Area District Deputy Meeting, Hannibal, Missouri Oct. ll-Area District Deputy Meeting, Cameron, Missouri Oct. 15-Attended Session of Grand Chapter of Missouri, O.E.S., St. Louis, Missouri Oct. 19-Grand Lodge Officers Conference, Dexter, Missouri Oct. 19-Dinner and Reception in Bloomfield Gymnasium, Bloomfield, Missouri Oct. 20-Grand Lecturer's Quarterly Meeting, Poplar Bluff, Missouri Oct. 20-Area District Deputy Meeting, Poplar Bluff, Missouri Oct. 26-100th Anniversary, Doric Lodge No. 300, Elkland, Missouri Oct. 27-Area Meeting District Deputy, Springfield. Missouri Oct. 28-100th Anniversary, Granite Lodge No. 272, Sedalia, Missouri Nov. 3-Area District Deputy Meeting. Otterville, Missouri

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Nov. lO-Cornerstone Ceremony, St. Marks Lodge No. 93, Cape Girardeau, Missouri â&#x20AC;˘ Nov. 14-Presentation 50 year pin, Bernie Lodge No. 573, Bernie, Missouri Nov. IS-Masonic Home Board Nov. I6-100th Anniversary, Sikeston Lodge No. 310, Sikeston, Missouri Nov. 17-Cornerstone Ceremony, Strafford Lodge No. 608, Strafford, Missouri Nov. 18-100th Anniversary Four Area Masonic Lodges (held at Wheatland, Missouri): St. Clair Lodge No. 273, Osceola, Missouri; Stockton Lodge No. 283, Stockton, Missouri; Hogles Creek Lodge No. 279, Wheatland, Missouri; Hermitage Lodge No. 288, Hermitage, Missouri Nov. 23-Louisiana Breakfast, Louisiana, Missouri Dec. I4-Installation of Officers, Bloomfield Chapter No. 385, O.ÂŁ.S., Bloomfield, Missouri Dec. 20-Masonic Home Board Dec. 21-Masonic Home Board Dec. 28-Installation of Officers, Ionic Lodge No. 154, Desloge, Missouri Dec. 30-Installation of Officers, Wayne Lodge No. 526, Piedmont, Missouri Jan. 4-Installation of Officers, Advance Lodge No. 590, Advance, Missouri Jan. 6-Installation of Officers, Puxico Lodge No. 596, Puxico, Missouri Jan. 9-Exeeutive Committee Meeting, Scottish Rite, St. Louis, Missouri Jan. lO-Grand Lecturer's Meeting, Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, Bloomfield, Missouri Jan. II-Grand Lecturer's Meeting, Advance Lodge No. 590, Advance, Missouri Jan. 12-Grand Lecturer's School of Instruction, Poplar Bluff, Missouri Jan. 14-Installation of Officers, St. Marks Lodge No. 93, Cape Girardeau, Missouri Jan. 16-Installation of Officers, Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, Bloomfield, Missouri Jan. 17.-Masonic Home Board Jan. IS-Masonic Home Board Jan. 30-Wardens and Masters Dinner, St. Louis, Missouri Feb. 6-Fielding Poe Night, Berkeley Lodge No. 667, Berkeley, Missouri Feb. 7-Ways and Means Committee Meeting, S1. Louis, Missouri Feb. 13-Executive Committee Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri Feb. IS-Masonic Home Board Feb. 17-Scottish Rite Dinner, Bloomfield, Missouri Feb. 21-Conference of Grand :Masters, Washington, D. C. Feb. 22-Conference of Grand Masters, Washington, D. C. Feb. 23-Conference of Grand Masters, Washington, D. C. Feb. 24-Conference of Grand Masters, Washington, D. C. Feb. 25-Conference of Grand Masters, Washington, D. C. March 1-IOOth Anniversary, Lodge of Perfection, Hannibal, Missouri March 4-Presentation of 50 year pins and 60 year pin, West Gate Lodge No. 445, Brentwood, Missouri March 13-Executive Committee Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri March 15-49th Annual Session International Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay, Kansas City, Mis.<;ouri March 16-49th Annual Session International Supreme Council, Order of Del\'folay, Kansas City, Missouri March 20-Funeral Services, Most Worshipful Brother William J. Craig, Springfield, Missouri March 22-Grand Lodge Officers Conference, Rolla, Missouri March 23-Grand Lodge Officers Conference, Rolla, Missouri March 24-Grand Lodge Officers Conference, Rolla, Missouri March 26-Grand Lodge Day, Scottish Rite Club, St. Louis, Missouri March 27-0fficial Visit, Meridian Lodge No.2, St. Louis, Missouri April 10-Executive Committee Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri

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April 12-Dinner honoring Grand Lecturer and Grand Master, Kansas City, Missouri April 16-Annual Northeast Missouri Ham Dinner, Vandalia, Missouri April 20-Grand Lecturer's Meeting, St. Marks Lodge No. 93, Cape Girardeau, Missouri April 21-I03rd Annual Assembly, Grand Council Royal and Select Masters, State of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri April 22-123rd Annual Convocation Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, State of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri April 23-Regular Meeting, Masonic District, Centralia Lodge No. 59, Centralia, Missouri April 25-Home Board Meeting April 26-Masonic Home Board April 26-Dinner honoring guest Speaker of the Grand Master's Breakfast, St. Louis, Missouri April 27-Grand Master's Breakfast, St. Louis, Missouri May 8-Executive Committee Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri May lO-Official Visit, Wayne Lodge No. 526, Piedmont, Missouri May 16-108th Annual Conclave, Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Missouri, Springfield, Missouri May I7-Symposium, Scottish Rile Valleys, Lake of the Ozarks June I-Cornerstone Ceremony, Hornersville Community Building, Hornersville, Missouri June 6-The 100th Anniversary Class in honor of the Grand Master, Scottish Rite, Springfield, Missouri June 7-100th Anniversary, Scottish Rite, Springfield, Missouri June 8-Grand Lecturer's Quarterly Meeting, Springfield, Missouri June 9-High Twelve International Convention, St. Louis, Missouri June 12-Executive Committee Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri June 19-Funeral Services, Most Worshipful Brother Robert L. Aronson, St. Louis, Missouri . June 20-Special Grand Lodge Committee Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri June 20-Funeral Services, Most Worshipful Brother Robert L. Aronson, St. Louis, Missouri June 21-Square Club Picnic, St. Louis, Missouri July 9-Masonic Funeral Services, Cape Girardeau, Missouri July I5-Complimentary Dinner for Blue Lodge, Members Scottish Rite, St. Louis. Missouri July I7-0fficial Visit, Harold O. Grauel Lodge No. 672, V.D., Cape Girardeau, Missouri July 20-District Lecturer's Meeting, Sikeston, Missouri July 25-Grand Lodge Officers Conference and Masonic Home Board Meeting, Osage Beach, Missouri July 26-Grand Lodge Officers Conference and Masonic Home Board Meeting, Osage Beach, Missouri July 27-Grand Lodge Officers Conference, Osage Beach, Missouri July 31-Special Grand Lodge Committee Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri Aug. 16-50th Anniversary, Puxico Chapter No. 422, O.E.S., Puxico, Missouri Aug. 21-Complimentary Dinner for Blue Lodge Masons by Members Scottish Rite, St. Louis, Missouri Aug. 22-Masonic Home Board Meeting Aug. 23-Masonic Home Board Meeting Aug. 25-Executive Committee Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri Aug. 27-49th District Masonic Association, IlImo Lodge No. 581, III in 0, Missouri

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Sept. 4-Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, Bloomfield, Missouri Sept. 5-Attended Official Visit of Grand Master of Kentucky, Owensboro, Kentucky Sept. 7-Meeting, Scottish Rile Leaders, Poplar Bluff, Missouri Sept. 13-Special Meeting Home Board, St. Louis, Missouri Sept. 14-Special Grand Lodge Ways and Means Committee Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri

THE GRAND LODGE BUDGET The Ways and Means Committee, under the leadership of Right Worshipful Brother Walter H. Baird, as Chairman, assisted by the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary, have spent many hours, including the making of several trips to St. Louis, to make a complete and definitive review of our finances. Their findings will appear in their report and I recommend your thoughtful consideration of this report. The Ways and Means Committee prepared a budget for the coming year which intentionally exceeds the anticipated income. They have included items which were found to be badly needed, but which have been omitted in the past; this budget provides for added personnel in the Grand Secretary's office, as suggested in the By-laws; funds for the purchase of needed equipment are also provided; this budget provides the minimum needs as the members of the Ways and Means Committee have found such needs to exist. Consequently the expenditures exceed the anticipated income by approximately $30,000.00, with additional changes being possible between the printing date of this address and as of today. An item not in the budget, but one of considerable importance is the allowance now provided the lodge representatives attending this session. Mileage is paid at six cents ($0.06) per mile travelled to St. Louis and back to the representative's home. Currently public officials and all agencies in the business world pay their employees in excess of ten cents ($0.10) per mile; the per diem allowance is now $10.00 per day. It should be noted that quotations for hotel accommodations, which we mailed to you, quoted a minimum rate of $12.00 per room. The present allowances are not realistic because such allowances do not pay the delegates' minimum expenses; we should be willing to re-imburse the members for their reasonable expenditures for travel, food and lodging while conducting the business of this Grand Lodge. The Committee will suggest for your consideration an increase of mileage to ten cents ($0.10) per mile traveled and for $15.00 per day in attendance. While these amounts appear to be conservative, the annual increase will aggregate approximately $24,000.00. 1971 is the Sesquicentennial year-and will entail considerable expense. Unless the income of the Grand Lodge is increased, any expenditure for this celebration will necessarily reduce the reserve fund. It is thought that this expenditure should be taken from income rather than from our reserves. The income from the Grand Lodge, as of this year, accrues from 108,030 dues paying members. It is on this number that any computations regarding an increase in the per capita tax must be made. It should also be noted that an increase instituted during this session will not produce available funds until the 1970-1971 Masonic year.

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The Grand Lodge Officers, with the unanimous concurrence of the members of the Ways and Means Committee, have requested the Jurisprudence Committee to report for favorable consideration the amendment of Section 10.040, as reported in the pocket parts in the Constitution and By-laws, 1958, at page IS. The increase stated in the amendment is $1.00. The Jurisprudence Committee, acting on the cumulative information available to them prior to their appearance, will report this amendment for your consideration in an amount which the Jurisprudence Committee shall conclude that the situation warrants. The report of the Jurisprudence Committee is subject to your will. You can approve the report; you can amend the report; and you can reject the report. In addition to the amount needed to meet current expenses, from year to year, we should consider the wisdom of an annual contribution to the Permanent Fund; annual additions should be made to the Permanent Fund until it is thought sufficient to carry us through any disaster which reasonable minds can foresee. The experience of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi is a recent example of the advisability of making preparations to meet disasters before they occur. Storm damage wiped out a large area in that State. Lodge buildings were leveled and homes and businesses of Master Masons were completely destroyed. The available funds of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi were quickly exhausted in meeting the initial need. The Masonic Service Association made an appeal to every Grand Lodge for contribution; your Grand Lodge responded with a contribution of $1,500.00. It should be noted that our Permanent Fund of $193,491.00 is no more adequate than was the Permanent Fund of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi. THE GRAND TREASURER The Grand Treasurer assists in the preparation of the Grand Lodge budget, but he is not a voting member of the Ways and Means Committee; the Grand Lodge officers have proposed [or your consideration an amendment of the By-laws so that the Grand Treasurer will become a voting member of the Committee. Presently we have a knowledgeable Grand Treasurer, with long experience, and by this amendment, we seek to afford the Grand Lodge with the benefits of his greater contribution. I recommend your favorable consideration of this amendment. MEMBERSHIP ON MASONIC HOME BOARD Several years ago the Grand Lodge amended the By-laws so that the Grand Master served as President of the Home Board during his term as Grand Master; the burden of simultaneously serving as Grand Master and as President of the Home Board proved too arduous. A subsequent amendment provided that the Deputy Grand Master became President of the Home Board, with the Grand Master continuing as a member of the Board. This is the By-law under which we are now functioning. It is my belief that the Fraternity would be better served if the Senior Grand Warden were designated as President of the Home Board; the Junior Grand Deacon and the Senior Grand Deacon added as members, and the

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Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master relieved from membership. This chang-e would involve two additional members of the advancing line in meaningful work two years earlier in their tour of service; it would provide the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master with more time to attend to the many duties and dcmands of their offices. Usually the Deputy Grand Master and the Grand Master continue full time employment in their private employment or professional life while serving as Deputy Grand Master and Grand Master. GRAND SECRETARY At the outset, I wish to express my appreCIatIOn to Right Worshipful Brother Elmer W. Wagner for his co-operation and able assistance; he has been of great help to me during all the years I have been in the Grand Lodge line and especially so during this past year. None of my comments herein should be construed as the least criticism of him; in fact, most of what I am about to say constitutes ideas which we jointly evolved. We must give attention to the reorganization of the Grand Secretary's office. The By-laws define in broad, even ambiguous language, the duties of the Grand Secretary. Yet the services which all of us demand of the Grand Secretary are not limited to his duties as defined in our By-laws; the Grand Secretary is constantly called on to perform necessary services about which most of us have little knowledge. Confusion, even dissension, is invited in any situation where the employed and the employer have no common understanding of the scope and duties of the employment. As the present able and co-operative Grand Secretary enters upon his last year as Grand Secretary, we would be well advised to resolve any doubt as to what we shall expect of anyone, who shall succeed him. To more intelligently resolve this problem, a Special Committee was appointed consisting of Thomas .J. Davis, Jr., Chairman, William H. Chapman, W. Hugh McLaughlin, Walter L. Walker and Robert L. McKinney, Members. They were instructed and authorized to investigate every facet of the Grand Secretary's operation, to prepare a definitive job profile of the duties of the Grand Secretary, not as defined in our By-laws, but as we desired them to be stated, to considcr the qualifications desired in any person who might assume the office upon Right Worshipful Brother Wagner's retirement, and to discover possible applicants for the position. Complete co-opcration has existed between the members of the Committee and the Grand Secretary. The Committee Report was presented to the last meeting of the Grand Lodge officers, suggesting many changes and improvements in the Grand Secretary's office; a completed report of the Committee will be made available as soon as convenient. Practically every recommendation is thought worthy of implementation and adoption. When these improvements are realized, the rewards from this constructive cffort cannot be over-estimated. No business considered during this year is thought to have more importance and none has been more carefully pursued or thoughtfully performed. I salute Right Worshipful Brother Davis and the members of his Committee on their splendid accomplishment. It is my singular pleasure to report that the Deputy Grand Master has requested the Committee to continue its work and to again report to the Grand Lodge officers during this next year.

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THE FREEMASON Reason and experience alike advise that the Grand Lodge must avail itself of practical means of disseminating information concerning its affairs to its members. Articles in the news media are helpful but not adequate to our needs. We must have our own publication. Since its first publication THE FREEMASON has done much to fulfill these requirements. Most of the work of gathering news, writing and editing THE FREEMASON has been done by those who donated their time and talent. As we should have anticipated, this has not proven entirely satisfactory. Finally the Masonic Education Committee concluded, with my approval, that a better method of operating our magazine must be evolved. From this date, THE FREEMASON will become a subscription magazine. Practically every successful Masonic publication of other Grand Lodges have become subscription publications. With re-organization and increased income we expect it to become an excellent publication. DISTRICT DEPUTIES Having first obtained the approval of the Grand Lodge officers, we held area meetings for District Deputies at Hannibal, Cameron, Poplar Bluff, Springfield and Otterville; these meetings replaced the statewide meetings usually convened in Jefferson City. The total cost for the area meetings was considerably less than the cost of the statewide meeting; also a better opportunity was afforded for a meaningful exchange of ideas between those present. In these meetings we encouraged the Deputies to give us first hand information concerning local activities, to comment on the problems encountered by the Deputies, together with the solutions they may have found, and to freely express the thinking of those present on any questions germane to the fraternity. For the most part, the response was gratifying and occasionally it proved/ to be surprising. We have attempted to profit by this experience and we moved to implement many of these' suggestions. For example, in every meeting, the District Deputy Grand Lecturers expressed their desire to be present while the Grand Lodge was being opened. Whether or not the Grand Lecturer had any connection with the origin of this suggestion, I shall never know; although I have reason to believe that he is responsible for the rumor that we have been keeping the Deputies on the outside while the Grand Lodge was being opened so that they could not monitor our mistakes. In any event, as we promised, we have changed the arrangements so that everyone could be present for the opening; and we hope you were not too disappointed. The District Deputy Grand Masters were urged to dispose of local problems on the local level; to report difficulties to the Grand Master only as a last resort. During the year, all matters referred to me, which should have first been taken up with the District Deputy Grand Master, were returned to the sender with directions to consult his District Deputy Grand Master. A most remarkable job resulted in all sixty Masonic Districts as attested by the fact that I was not required to report a single decision in this address. Problems were solved by the District Deputy Grand Masters in every instance consistent with the rationale of the By-laws and existing decisions. On the solu-

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tion of these problems, the District Deputy Grand Lecturers gave the District Deputy Grand Masters useful assistance and brotherly co-operation. On numerous instances District Deputy Grand Lecturers assumed the duties of both offices while the District Deputy Grand Master was unable to perform his duties; on other occasions the reverse was true. How proud I am to be able to pay this tribute to the finest corps of Deputies to have ever served this Grand Lodge in any year. SCOTTISH RITE CENTENNIAL The Grand Lodge of Missouri congratulates the Scottish Rite on 100 years of service within this state. The Centennial Year in recognition of the institution of a Scottish Rite Valley in Hannibal, Missouri, in 1869, afforded many opportunities for displaying a favorable image of the craft to public inspection. All of us noted with appreciation and approval that the Grand Lodge and all Masonic Bodies in Missouri, including DeMolay, were included in the Scottish Rite Programs in the several Valleys. We appreciate the invitation from the Scottish Rite, Valley of St. Louis, to hold our Grand Lodge Sessions in this splendid Cathedral; you will be pleased to know that this building, the facilities, the assistance of numerous employees and volunteer workers have been furnished to the Grand Lodge without charge; a timely act of generosity which we are happy to report. THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS One's adherence to a belief according to the teachings of a particular religion and one's participation in church activities of his selection constitute basic rights which are quite personal to every human being; this privilege of worshiping one's Creator in the way most satisfying to the person involved is buttressed upon the bedrock of American Freedom. An essential element of this freedom is the exercise of choice in giving or withholding one's self and one's funds for church purposes. The compulsory application of an individual's funds in support of a particular church is an abridgment of this freedom. It is a more serious abridgment of this basic freedom for the state to collect an individual's personal funds as taxes and thereafter apply 'such funds on the support of a church oriented institution which the individual does not wish to support. Thus argued Patrick Henry in The Parsons Case before our original states had become a sovereign Nation. Dual school systems, segregated for racial reasons, are not only legally and morally wrong, but financially destructive. Dual school systems, segregated on religious grounds, supported by public funds, justify the same criticism. The application of public funds to finance a part of the functions of a church oriented institution invites the arrival of the day when the state will completely finance that same church oriented institution. This question of principle does not afford an easy compromise of parts or by degrees. The smallest infringement violates the principle and threatens the whole concept of religious freedom. The legislatures in the several states and the Congress are constantly urged to apply tax monies to finance various activities conducted in church owned and controlled schools. The Masonic Fraternity has always opposed the use of tax monies in support of church controlled schools, wisely con-

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tending that such tax monies should all be used to support the Free Public Schools of America. The position of the Grand Lodge of Missouri regarding the Free Public School System is expressly and unambiguously stated among its standing resolutions, appearing on Page 106 of the Constitution and By-laws of 1958. That Resolution states, in part, that this Grand Lodge, "regards any individual or other influence that seeks to destroy or weaken the Free Public School System, as now operated in this country, as an enemy of one of our cherished American institutions." No person can logically contend that taking funds which properly belong in the appropriations for the public schools and handing them over to a church oriented private school does not materially and directly weaken the Free Public School System. This issue is one of the most vital questions of our day; it is a proper subject for discussion among Freemasons, in lodges assembled or elsewhere. The current disposition within our society would suggest that every Master Mason should inform himself on this issue and move to make his influence effective. The Freemason, who supports the expenditure of public funds on church-owned and church-operated institutions, is either uninformed or he is willing to dilute his principles for political or private gain; and this is true whether he be governor, legislator, judge, or the holder of any other political office of any political persuasion. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS To the Fraternity generally I feel the deepest appreciation; during the past twelve months J have learned, in part, the high regard in which you hold the Office of Grand Master; your kindness and affection gave me added cause to try to conduct myself and to administer the office in such fashion that by no act of mine would I cause you to regret the confidence and honor which you reposed in me. Right Worshipful Brother Freelon K. Hadley has been an invaluable source of information as well as a marvelous guide and companion as we traversed this beautiful State. His contribution as Grand Lecturer, although widely acclaimed, far exceeds the credit which we have given to him. Much of the credit for the excellence in our Ritualistic work can be aftributed to him and the large number of proficient Ritualists who work with him. 'l\Tithout his friendship and assistance the past year would have been far less enjoyable. The Lord must have been in a happy mood when he fashioned Right 'l\Torshipful Brother Herman A. Orlick. He is truly a jewel; one of those gracious spirits, who seems eternally happy and who continually communicates happiness. Herman, Mrs. Orlick, and the members of his Committee have made all of the arrangements for this Session, including the various functions which already have occurred or which will soon occur. It was this good man who obtained the design for the Grand Masters' lapel pin, and also the pins for the Deputies. No one will ever know the endless effort which he made to organize the Masonic Youth Program for this evening. I assure you that both success and happiness are made of men like Herman A. Orlick. Mrs. Mooney and I shall forever live in his debt. Fortunately for me, Right Worshipful Brother Thomas J. Davis, Jr., and his family lived in our section of the State. During the years we have

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frequently exchanged visits; usually we were able to ride together to and from Grand Lodge meetings. My problems always seemed less difficult after discussing them with Tom. When spirits were low, Tom and Wanda could revive the sagging enthusiasm. This pleasant and sustaining friendship with the Davis family has compensated Mrs. Mooney and me, over and over again, for all of our time and effort spent in Grand Lodge work. The lawyers and Judges, especially the Circuit Judge in my Judicial District, The Honorable William H. Billings, have kindly changed their dockets and trial settings to permit my attention to Masonic duties. This considerate treatment originated from non-members of our Fraternity as well as from Freemasons. This favorable treatment by the members of my profession, I regarded as an evidence of the esteem in which this Fraternity is held by Mason and non-Mason alike. My wife and children forgot vacations and had well made plans set aside, seemingly without protest, that I might attend Grand Lodge functions; I suspect that while they were attending some Masonic affairs they were thinking of a home town ballgame being played that same night. Mrs. Mooney, somehow, kept the law office operating. You know that I appreciate what they have done; but I will reserve further comment for more appropriate occasions. My work in this body began by my appointment by :Most Worshipful Brother Harold O. Grauel, a master teacher ,and leader of young minds. Before I was made a Master Mason I was a student in Dr. Grauel's classes; through his encouragement I continued my college work to completion. By reason of his influence my life has become far more meaningful to me than it otherwise would have been. Dr. Grauel never ceased being iny teacher even though my school days ended. In this capacity, for over forty years, he has been a sustaining, yet demanding, influence in my life; and I am unable to detect any indication that he intends to diminish his authority or relax any of his rules even though my hair has grown whiter than his. During the remaining time allotted to us, I shall try to manifest my gratitude and my great respect for a truly wonderful man. Tomorrow we shall have a new Grand Master and I now offer to him my sincere congratulations and I pledge to him my complete support. Right Worshipful Brother Donelson has every attribute requisite to being a wonderful leader. I have every confidence that under his leadership we should en joy an excellent administration. My concluding" remarks are intentionally reserved for the Grand Lodge officers, past and present, who served with me during my tour of duty in the Grand Lodge line; they are, without exception, exemplary men. Please believe that I have enjoyed our association and that I shall miss seeing you as often as in the past. Knowing you and working with you has been a continuing joy for me; and my kindest recollections of you and our work together will remain with me, always. My Brethren, thank you for your kind attention through the presentation of this rather long address. Be assured that I shall treasure the friendship which you have shown to me and the honor which you have besto,ved. Sincere]y and fraternally, ELVIS A. MOONEY, Grand Mastel".

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RESULT OF ELECTION FOR MASONIC HOME BOARD

The following were nominated for election to the Masonic Home Board, four-year term:

Dorr Ewing

David R. Hensley There being no further nominations the Grand Secretary cast a ballot for the nominees, and they were declared elected by acclamation. CALLED FROM LABOR

The Grand Lodge was called from labor at noon, Grand Chaplain R."\V. Bro. Cecil H. Hurt offered prayer.

Monday Afternoon Called to Labor 1:30 p.m. The Grand Lodge was called to labor at I :30 p.m. R.W. Bro. gomery, Jr. offered prayer.

.J.

C. Mont-

REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION

"Vor. Bro. Gerald H. Wilkison, chairman, presented the report of the Committee of Lodges Under Dispensation, and moved its adoption. :Motion seconded and carried, and is as follows: To the Most J1'orshiPful Grand Lodge, A .F. 6' A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: I wish to submit this report of the Committee of Lodges Under Dispensation: By order of the M.'V. Grand Master an investigation was made of Harold O. Grauel Lodge U .D. located at Cape Girardeau, l\lissouri. This investigation was conducted on June 19, 1969, by Brother Chester Ball and myself. Dispensation for Harold O. Grauel Lodge was granted by M."". Grand Master Elvis A. Mooney, and they were set to work on February 6, 1969. They now have 113 members, and have conferred 19 Entered Apprentice Degrees, 14 Fellow Craft Degrees, and 11 Master Mason Degrees. This has been accomplished in 14 stated communications and 10 special communications. Among their members are nine Past Masters, including one Past Grand Master, and the present District Deputy Grand Master of the 49th Masonic District. The records were thoroughly examined and found to be in excellent condition. The ritual work was conducted in a very satisfactory manner. Harold O. Grauel Lodge U .D. is housed in a new, attractive, modern-type facility, and is located in a city of 30,000. The outward appearance of the building reflects very favorably on Freemasonry, and its beauty and architecture are an asset to the entire community. Because of this investigation, it gives me pleasure to recommend this lodge he granted a charter. Fraternally sum bitted, GERALD H. 'VILKISON, Chairman. REPORT OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

R.W. Bro. Walter H. Baird, chairman, presented the report of the 'Vays and Means Committee, and moved its adoption. Motion seconded and carried and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A.M. of Misso1l1-i: BRETHREN: The ''''ays and Means Committee met February 7 and 8, 1969; June 16, 1969; September 14, 1969; and again on September 28, 1969, in the Grand Secretary's Office to co~duct a thorough analysis of the annual budget. In attendance at the meeting were the members of the Ways and Means Committee, the Deputy Grand Master, Grand Treasurer, and Grand Secretary. A tentative budget to cover the period from July I, 1969 to the close of the Annual Communication of 1970 is hereby submitted to be for the same items

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and in the same amounts proportionately as the budget for the fiscal year of 1969-1970. The disbursements for the past fiscal year were reviewed and the hudget items that were exceeded. are as follows: Accl. No. 20 22 2.r) 28 40 41 43-E 45 46 48 49

Expenses-Grand Master Expenses-Grand Lodge Officers and Committees 'Vashington, D. C., Meeting Expenses of Grand Lodge Session Salaries-Grand Lodge Office Employees' Tax Expense Incidental Office Expenses Grand Master's Regalia Masonic Manuals 50-Year Veterans Buttons Printing Proceedings

33.72 30.09 124.00 1,923.31 152.50 110.92 422.38 148.1 I 102.57 123.41 1,042.59

The following budget is presented for your consideration. "RAND LODGE BUI)(;ET

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RECEIPTS

Actual $362,020.45 27,590.00 2,759.00

1969-1970 Budget $353,047.35 25,llO.00 2,511.00

1968-1969

Per Capita Tax (Gross) Masonic Home-Initiation Fees Geo. Washington Masonic Nat'I. Assn. Fees Sub Total Less Transferred to: Masonic Home-Per Capita Tax Masonic Home-Initiation Fees Geo. 'Vashington Masonic Nat'I. Mem. Assn.

$392,369.45

.$380,668.3:')

$25 1,088.60 27,400.00 2,736.00

$244,659.81 25,1 10.00 2,511.00

Plus Interest Permanent and General Fund

$lll,144.85 17,864.21

$108,387.54 17,000.00

Total Current Revenue Plus: Refunds and Miscellaneous Sale of Manuals Dues Receipt Cards Sale of Grand Lodge Forms and Books

$129,009.06

$125,387 ..54

260.33 1,813.00 2,077.96 1,475.00

200.00 1,800.00 2,000.00 750.00

Gross Receipts available for Operation of Grand Lodge

$134,635.55

$130,137.54

1968-1969 Actual

1969-1970 Budget

DISBURSEMENTS

Acct. No.

1969-1970

BY DIRECT APPROPRIATION OF "RAND LOD"E

I. 2. 3. 4.

Salary-Grand Secretary Salary-Gnnd Lecturer Salary-Grand Treasurer Honorarium

$ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 8,400.00 500.00

8,400.00 500.00

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Masonic Service Assn. Per Capita Masonic Service Assn. Hosp. Visit. Funds Masonic Temple Assn. of St. Louis .. Missouri Lodge of Research Committee on Recog. of Foreign Lodges

2,148.66 5,000.00 3,600.00

2,400.00 3,000.00 3,600.00

100.00

5,433.72 1,710.63 1,530.09

9,423.31 3,032.86

5,100.00 4,800.00 2,000.00 200.00 2,500.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 200.00 3,000.00 8,000.00 *10,000.00

13,652.50 1,410.92 52.50

路27,000.00 2,800.00 600.00

4,004.95 1,048.60 150.44 464.71 922.38

1.500.00 1,:')00.00 :)00.00 500.00 1,000.00 路8,000.00 500.00 7S0.00

BY REQUISITION OF GRAND MASTER

20. Expenses-Grand Master 21. Expenses-Grand Lecturer 22. Expenses G.L.O. and Comm.'s (OGM) 22-A. Specific Expenses of Deputy Grand Master 23. Conferences of G.L. Officers 24. Conferences of DDGM and DDGL 25. vVashington Meetings 26. Auditing 27. Grand Master's Contingent Fund 28. Expenses of Grand Lodge Session 29. Sesquicentennial Committee

803.29 1,332.45 1,824.00 200.00

BY REQUISITIOI' OF GRAND SECRETARY

40. Salaries-Grand Lodge Office 41. Employees Tax Expense . 42. Insurance 43. Operation of Grand Lodge Office (a) Prin ting, Postage, Stationery (b) Telephone and Telegraph (c) Office Equipment (d) Office Supplies (e) Incidental Office Expenses (f) Grand Lodge Office Improvement 44. Incidental Trav. and Exp.-Grand Secretary 45. Grand Master's Regalia 46. Masonic l."lanuals .. 47. Dues Receipt Cards 48. 50-Year Veterans Buttons 49. Printing Proceedings

176.70 698.J I 3,602.57 2,058.43 2,623.4] 5,042.59

2)00.00 3,000.00 5,000.00

BY REQUISITION 01'

50. 51. 52. 53. 54. ~r.

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Committee Committee Committee Committee Committee Committee

on on on on on on

Correspondence Masonic Education Ritual Relief and Charity By-Laws (Pocket Part) \fileage and Per Diem

750.00 9,363.84 413.42 3,000.00 24,626,72

750.00 7,500.00 600.00 2,000.00 800.00 27,500.00

$132,797.63

$166,000.00

69.5.83

\\Fe recommend that the items marked with an asterisk budgeted above for the Sesquicentennial Committee, Salaries-Grand Lodge Office and Grand Lodge Office Improvement be appropriated from the General Fund. Mileage and Per Diem have remained at the same level for many years. They should be changed to more adequately reflect present conditions. The Grand Lodge adopted retirement benefits for the Grand Secretary and Grand Lecturer. ]\'0 provision was set up to pay these benefits and the money

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will have to be provided on a session to session basis out of funds available at that time. In the immediate future the present men will retire and their positions will be filled. 'Ve suggest that an actuarily sound system of retirement for these new men be set up and funded by both they and the Grand Lodge as their term of service goes along. Presently the Grand Master has a committee study this problem and we urge that this study be continued and a proposal presented to the next Grand Lodge Session. Respectfully submitted, ''''ALTER H. BAIRD, Chainnal1 .. LLOYD S. MORCAN, JR., FLOYD H. BUCKNER,

MAlTHEWS.

RESOLUTION

R.W. Bro. V\Talter H. Baird presented a Resolution to amend Section 1.080 relating to mileage and per diem so as to increase the present rate from $10.00 per diem to $IS.OO per diem and the mileage from six cents to ten cents. There being no objection the Resolution was ordered received and referred to the incoming Jurisprudence Committee, and is as follows: SECTION

1.080.

MILEAGE AN)) PER DIEM

The officers of the Grand Lodge, the Past Grand Masters, the District Deputy Grand Masters, the District Deputy Grand Lecturers, the members of the Committees on Credentials, Appeals and Grievances, Jurisprudence, Ways and Means, Mileage and Per Diem, and Masonic Education, and of the Building Supervisory Board, the chairmen of all other standing committees, and one representative from each chartered lodge and each lodge U.D. are paid $.15 for each day they are in actual attendance upon the annual communication of the Grand Lodge, and ten cents per mile for each mile necessarily traveled in going to and returning therefrom. No one may receive more than one payment for the same attendance or travel. 'VALTER H. BAIRD, P.M., LLOYD S. MORCAN, JR., I>.M., l N. }\1AlTHEWS, P.M., FLOYD I-l. BUCKNER, P.M., THOMAS J. DAVIS, JR., P.M., HERMAN A. ORLICK, 'V. H. CHAPMAN, P.M., FREELON K. HADLEY, P.M., ELMER W. \VAGNER, W. H. UTZ, JR., ELVIS A. MOONEY, P.M., J. MORGAN DONELSON, P.M., COOK, FIELDING CLARENCE

'V.

HUGH

POE, JR.,

McLAUGHLIN, LEWIS C. WES

P.M.,

ROBERT

McKINNEY,

SHAON

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY

M.W. Bro. Harold O. Grauel, chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Necrology and moved that it be received and printed in the Proceedings. Motion seconded and carried and is as follows: To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN:

Give me no marble slab nor sculptured bronze To keep a dead name living when my body dies.

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Let all that was of passing' worth go hack to earth \\There all that's mortal lies. My monument he what of living truth Has flowed through me to other men. So shall survive what is of lasting worth Thus, though I die, then shall I live again. -Wilfred Davison As of September 4, this jurisdiction has sustained the loss of 2,829 Master Masons through death for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1969, according to the reports received from chartered lodges, 191 fewer than the number given for .1968. Of the brethren who have served Freemasonry beyond t.he call of the lodge are five who should have special ment.ion. R.W. Bm. Charles F. BaUak, Past. Mast.er of Erwin Lodge No. 121 and past District Deputy Grand Master (I 9.::l3-I 954) of t.he 33rd Masonic District., died October 1, 1968. R. W. Bro. Paul E. Eckm'dt, Past Master of Naphtali Lodge No. 25 and District. Deputy Grand Master of the 33rd Masonic District. ceased his daily labor on eart.h on December 14, 1968. R.W. Bro. Charles B. Whitchurch, Past Master of Western Lodge No. IS, died February 18, 1969. This brother served t.he 10th Masonic District as District Deputy Grand Lecturer (1946-1961) and later as District Deputy Grand Master (1962-1966). At the time of his death he was the chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Chartered Lodges. The Freemasons. in his area referred to him as Mr. Mason of the Tent.h District. In his early days he operated a tent show which present.ed drama and comedy on the stage in many rural communit.ies. He was Grand Represent.ative of t.he Grand Lodge to Australia Grand Lodge and t.he brethren of the Tenth District, it is reported, were personally building a fund for his trip to t.hat. continent. AI.W. Bro. William .J. Craig-quiet, modest., sincere, gentle and home-lovingwas born in Springfield, Missouri, on December 5, 1889, a son of Scottish-Irish descent. He was educat.ed in t.he public schools aud shortly after graduation he entered t.he service of the San Francisco Railway Company with which organiz,ation he remained through his active life. At the time of retirement, he had the title of Supervisor Car Repair Billing and Accounting. In 1911, Brother Craig was initiated in Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, A.-F. and A.M., at Springfield. Immediately, after being raised to the Sublime degree of Master Mason, he petitioned Vincil Chapter, R.A.M. He became Master of his lodge and High Priest of his chapter in 1917. He served all branches of Masonry-the Council, the Commandery, the Red Cross of Constantine, Scottish Rite, the Shrine, Order of the Eastern Star and finally the Grand Lodge of the Freemasons of Missouri which he so faithfully served in 1955-1956. Every Freemason in the 45th Masonic Dist.rict recognized his proficiency. He could give all the lectures and conduct examinations in all three degrees. By constant effort through ten years as District Deputy Grand Master, Brot.her Craig brought his 13 lodges to excellent level of proficiency. The bret.lnen always appeared to turn first to him when any Masonic problem or quest.ion arose. Our brother was a life member of South Street Christ.ian Church in Springfield which he served with fervency and zeal. Often he delivered an inspiring layman's sermon because he was a good Bible student, lived his religion, and was sincere and understanding. On Monday, March 17, 1969, Brother Craig suffered a heart attack; he was dead upon arrival at St. .John'S Hospital. He is survived by his wife, a son ;md three daughters.

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l"H.Hl. Bro. Roberl L Aronson-a brother with an impeccable memory and one who was exceedingly sensitive to the language of all Grand Lodge legal proceedings-was born in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, and came to St. Louis as a child. After his elementary education, he attended 'Washington University School of Law, being graduated in 192H. Ten years later he was elected to the circuit bench which position he held for 31 years. Fellow la\vyers considered him to be among" the most knowledgeahle and able jurists on the circuit bench. He received both a plaque (1951) and a citation (1963) from the Lawyers Association. Always loyal to 'Vashington University he served as president of the Law Alumni Association, as a member of the Roard of Directors and as a part-time instructor. To list .all his Masonic activities and interests would require pages for his services to Masonic organizations stood second in his life outside the home. From 1932 to his death he was an active member of St. Louis Lodge 1\'0. 20 which he served as Worshipful Master in 1941. During his term as District Deputy Grand Master he made many steadfast friends who supported him throughout his Masonic career. In 1948, Brother Aronson was selected as Grand Pursuivant and continued in Grand Lodge Line to the highest office afforded a Freemason that of Grand yfaster (1958-1959). In October 1959, he was coroneted as honorary 33rd Inspector General. Our late Past Grand :\-faster was a very active churchman; he was a staunch supporter of the Congregation of his Temple, serving in several capacities such as the Men's Club and the Board of Trustees. Too, he was a member of B'nai R'rith, the oldest national and international Jewish fraternity. He was elected to several terms on 1'-'ational Commission and Committees of the Supreme Lodge of that Order. The closing words of his address to the Grand Lodge in 1959 are, in truth, the keynote of his life:

"Let us not content ourselves solely with words, for they will not be enough. Our words must be supported by deeds, by exercising our right of suffrage in a way that will preserve American institutions, by defending and strengthening the free public school system of America, by constantly applying in daily living the tenets of brotherly love, relief and truth. Our future success will be measured by the quality of our performance as Masons." He indeed performed with great honor as a Freemason. F. MORRISON, C. DO:'liNELL, HAROLD O. GRAUEL, Chainnan.

GEORGE

FORREST

TELLERS APPOINTED

The Grand Master called on R.\V. Bro. Harry Gershenson, chairman, to take charge of the tellers, and proceed wit.h the handing out of ballots for election of Grand Lodge officers, ,vhich was done. PRESENTATION OF AWARD TO WOR. BRO. CLAUDE PARKHURST

M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney, Grand Master, on behalf of the 'Masonic Service Association of the United States, Washington, D.C., presented an award for ten years' service as Field Agent of the' Association at the Veterans Hospital at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, to Wor. Bro. Claude Parkhurst, a past master of Cache Lodge No. 4](), A.F. & A.M., Sl. Louis, Missouri, who made a suitable response of appreciation and thanks.

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PRESENTATION OF 50-YEAR BUTTON TO R.W. BRO. CHARLES L. HICKMAN

M.W. Bro. George F. Morrison commended R."V. Bro. Charles L. Hickman for his many" years of service to Freemasonry, and on behalf of the Grand Lodge, presented him with his 50-year button. R.W. Brother Hickman expressed his gratitude to Nf.\\'. Brother Morrison and the Grand Lodge. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

R.\V. Bro. Walter C. Ploeser, chairman, presented the report of the Special Committee on Public Schools, and recommended it be received and that it be printed in the Proceedings. Motion seconded and carried, and is as follows: To the Most Worshil)flll Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri, A.F. C' A.M.: It is the pleasure of your Public School Committee to report that the individual members of this Committee have been very active during the past year. Never in the history of the State of Missouri has so much pressure been put upon Public Officials to divert public tax funds for the use of private and sectarian schools. A number of bills were introduced in the last regular legislative session (l9G9)-the purpose of wh ich was to provide public tax funds collected from the people of all religiops and of no religion for the use of parochial and sectarian schools. I t was by a st roke of good fortll ne a nd the courage of certain members of the Masonic Fraternity in the legislature, as well as other nonmembers, that none of these bills passed. However, we must be prepard for a more concentrated drive to accomplish theSe same unsuccessful ends-which we believe to be unconstitutional-in the next legislature. In addition to ollr Committee's vigorous activity throughout the year, individually and collectively, our Most Worshipful Grand Master has been greatly devoted to the support and defense of our Free Public Schools. Our Grand Master addressed a letter on this vital and urgent subject to all of the lodges in Missouri, urging' them to support. our Public Schools. The Grand Master, the Bishop of the Methodist Church, a Master Mason, and the Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Scottish Rite in Missouri published, jointly, three letters-stating" clearly the respective positions of their organizations. Letters arc attached to be macic part of this report. Many other churches have been in support of the sallie position. 'Ve believe that these moves to obtain tax funds for this purpose are IIllconstitutional and against the best interest of fundamental Americanism. The American Free Public School is the bulwark of our nation's freedom. These schools must not be weakened or destroyed-instead, strengthened. We emphasize the fact that these schools are open to all children of whatever race or religion-without any type of discrimination or se~re~ation. To segregate the schools for any reason is legally and morally wrong. The attempts being made on behalf of parochial schools to obtain tax funds would bring abollt a school segregation system according to religion supported by general taxation. ' "We reiterate the position of the Grand Lodge regarding the Free Public School System in accordance with the standing Resolution of 1958. \Ve urge every member of this Fraternity to recognize the threat to ollr system of government and our way of life and to refuse to support men of every political faith who do not support our Public School System and defend it ... on the other hand, to vigorously give our support only to those who do.

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Should these efforts in the "Raid on Taxes" succeed, the churches--all churches -will suffer the most. Tax support to parochial and private schools threatens the freedom of religions as well as all the other ills which go with the "marriage of church and state." We urge the vigorous activity and leadership in evel")' community of every Master Mason. A. BASEY VA!\LANDJ:"1GHA:\-f, CLARENCE L. SHAON, HARRY C. AVERY, JOHN

\VALTER

DALTON,

PLOESER,

Chainl1al1.

March 27, 19.69

To the WorshiPful Mastel"s) Wm"dens and Bl"ethren of Missouri: Brethren: On the 24th day of March, 1969, the Officers of the Grand Lodge of Missouri unanimously enacted a Resolution supporting the Public Schools in our State and Nation. Expressed in this Resolution is their belief in the complete separation of Church and State as a necessary prerequisite for the perpetuation of Free Gov路 ernment; and the Resolution expressly opposes the expenditure of tax money directly or indirectly fOl' the support of Church路controlled Schools. It is consistent with the best interest of Freemasonry, as well as being in the public interest, that Freemasons of Missouri become well informed concerning pending legislation designed to appropriate public funds for the support of Church Schools. Every Freemason should feci free to exercise his rights as a citizen by making his convictions on this basic question known to his representatives in our State and Federal Government. You arc requested to read this letter at the next stated communication of your Lodge and to incorporate the first two parab'Taphs in your minutes. Sincerely and fraternally yours, ELVIS A. MOONEY, Grand Master. March 25,1969 Dear Fellow Pastors: You have undoubtedly been reading about the growing crisis in the public schools. Little, however, has been said about new efforts that will take support away from public schools by channelling tax funds into parochial schools'. For the first time in years there is serious danger that our legislature may adopt a major aid program for parochial schools. At least five bills are being considered in Jefferson City and may be adopted. One of them would provide tuition grants to every child who attends or will attend private (parochial) schools. Proponents of such aid have flooded members of the legislature with letters, phone calls and visits. I am told that unless a comparable effort is exerted by those who oppose such aid it is likely to be adopted, and badly needed funds for public schools may be cut proportionately. Enclosed is a description of the problem together with suggestions for action. It has been prepared by a concerned educator whom I trust. I hope you will write or phone your legislators and also bring this to the attention of key laymen. All laymen as well as ministers ought to be concerned about this. Sincerely yours, EUGENE M. FRANK, Bishop, The United Methodist Church.

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April 25, 1969

To All Scottish Rite Masons, Orient Missouri: It is the concern of the Government under our Constitutional System (past and present) that Private and Parochial Schools have the right .to operate. It is the concern of the Government that such schools meet minimum standards of accreditation. It is not the concern of the Government that Private or Parochial schools operate. It is the concern of the Government that quality public education be provided for all of our children. It is a proper corollary that all children are now and always have been welcome to public education. It does not follow that any church does or is obligated to pay for public educat.ion nor in our opinion, should they. It d()es follow, logically, that any church wishing its children to have religious education should provide such. For the perpetuity of the church (any church) such constitutional separation of responsibility should be held and remain, inviolate. It is the concern of everyone that no citizen's religious liberty be destroyed by compelling him to support any church or religion. In this, a citizen must have a totally free choice. l'raternally, WALTER

PLOESER,

Sov. Gr. Insp. Genl. in Missouri REPORT OF MASONIC HOME BOARD

R.W. Brother Donelson stated that in introducing the members of the Masonic Home Board he neglected to present R.''''. Bro. Edward A. Lang and would proceed to prescnt him when he returned to the <lssembly room. Before reading portions of thc report Brother Donelson st<lted that as of Saturday there were 369 guests in the Home, 27 of which wcre children and the admission of two additional children was just authorized. Of the total there are 55 Masons, seven wives of Masons and 189 widows, all under sponsorship of lodges and 91 who are in through sponsorship of Chaptcrs of the Order of Eastern Star. Brother Donelson pointed out, also, that contrary to the condition existing last year when there was a waiting list, now those who are entitled to be invited in are accepted within a few days. . Thereupon Brother Donelson read the report of the Masonic Home Board and moved its acceptance as printed and distributed. Motion seconded and carried. At this point Brother Donelson presented R.W. Bro. Edward Lang to the Grand Lodge.

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OFFICERS J. Morgan Donelson, President Roy A. Sander, Vice-President

Lewis C. Robertson, Secretary D. Jeff Lance, Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Elvis A.' Mooney, Grand Master, Bloomfield J. Morgan Donelson, President, Princeton Roy H. Sander, Vice-President, St. Louis D. Jeff Lance, Treasurer, St. Louis William H. Chapman, Senior Grand Warden, Webster Groves

Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Junior Grand Warden, Piedmont David R. Hensley, Clayton Edward A. Lang, St. Louis James A. Noland, Jr., Osage Beach Charles C. Oliver, Jr., Kansas City Lloyd C. Seaman, St. Joseph W. Raymond Usher, Hannibal

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

Mrs. Juanita Mauss, Kansas City Emeritus

STAFF OF HOME Lewis C. Robertson, Administrator Carl I. Stein, Assistant to the Administrator Dr. Harold E. Walters, Medical Director Dr. Robert A. Hall, Charge of Clinic

Dr. Charles Kilo, Staff Physician Mrs. Dorothy Tweedy, R.N., Head Nurse Mrs. Hazel L. Tibbs, Matron of Old Folks Emil E. Corte, Steward

MEDICAL STAFF Harold E. Walters, M.D., Medical Director Charles Kilo, M.D., Hospital

Robert A. Hall, M.D., Out-Patient Clinic Harry F. C. Meyer, Dentist

Mary Elizabeth Morris, M.D., Gynecology E. H. Paulsmeyer, D.D.S., Dentistry Martyn Schattyn, M.D., Genitourinary Surgery Frederick O. Schwartz, M.D., Ophthalmology E. O. Shoulders, D.O., Optometry A. J. Steiner, M.D., Cardiology George R. Swartz, M.D., Neuropsychiatry J. Wm. Thompson, M.D., Surgery Henry P. Thym, M.D., Surgery Roy A. Walther, Jr., M.D., Gynecology

P. Altheide, M.D., Genitourinary Surgery James Barrett Brown, M.D., Surgery C. E. Burford, M.D., Urology A. H. Conrad, Jr., M.D., Dermatology Carl T. Eber, M.D., Ophthalmology Lee A. Hall, M.D., Gynecology Oscar P. Hampton, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery Frank W. Jaeger, D.D.S., Dentistry Phillip S. Luedde, M.D., Ophthalmology Sidney B. Maughs, M.D., Neurology

Report of the Masonic Home To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient) p"ee and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: The annual report of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri is respectfully submitted. It is difficult, if not impossible, to convey to you the spirit and goodwill which pervade our great Home, but it is a record of accomplishment and much progress.

ORGANIZATION The Articles of Agreement together with the By-laws of the Masonic Home provide for a Board of Directors to govern its affairs and business. Four Grand Lodge Officers, M.W. Elvis A. Mooney, .Bloomfield; R.W. .J. Morgan Donelson, Princeton; R.W. William H. Chapman, St. Louis; and R.W. Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Piedmont, are members by virtue of their respective Grand Lodge offices. Other elected members are R.W. W. Raymond Usher, Hannibal; R.vV. Roy H. Sander, St. Louis; Bro. D. Jefferson Lance, StLouis; Bro. David R. Hensley, St. Louis; R.W. Edward A. Lang, St. Louis; Bro. Charles C. Oliver, Jr., Kansas City; R.W. Lloyd C. Seaman, St. Joseph; and Bra. James A. Noland, Jr., Osage Beach. R.W. J. Morgan Donelson, Deputy Grand Master, is President of the Board by virtue of his office. The following have served as officers the past year: Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Roy H. Sander Lewis C. Robertson D. Jefferson Lance ..

In order that the many varied and important duties and functions of the Board be carried forward, the President appointed the following committees: Executive Committee-J. Morgan Donelson, Chairman, and all members of the Board of Directors. Finance Committee-William H. Chapman, Raymond Usher, Harry Theis (investment Administration Committee-Roy H. Sander, ward A. Lang, Thomas J. Davis, Jr., James A.

vv.

Chairman, Charles C. Oliver, Jr., consultant). Chairman, Lloyd C. Seaman, EdNoland, .11'.

Admissions and Discipline Committee-D. Jeff. Lance, Chairman, and all members of the Board of Directors. Legal Committee-David R. Hensley, Chairman, D. Jeff Lance, Charles C.' Oliver, Jr. Planning Committee-Lloyd C. Seaman, Chairman, W. Raymond Usher, Charles C. Oliver, Jr., James A. Noland, Jr. Fraternal Relations Committee-W. Raymond Usher, Chairman, Edward A. Lang, Thomas J. Davis, Jr. Relief and Charity Committee (appointed by the Grand Master): Roy H. Sand-

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er, Chairman, Uoyd C. Seaman, W. Raymond Usher, Edward A. Lang, Charles C. Oliver, Jr., Carl I. Stein, Secretary-Treasurer.

O. E. S. Advisory Board (elected hy Grand Chapter, O. E. S.): Mrs. Marjorie DeMott, Maryville, Mrs. Mayme Sansom, Kansas City, Mrs Helena Fletcher, St. Louis.

Brothers Lewis C. Robertson and Carl I. Stein were respectively re-appointed by the Board as the Administrator and Assistant to the Administrator. Grand Master Elvis Mooney, who has served so ably for four years will leave the Board. His quick wit, good humor, and interest in the Home and its family have contributed much to the continuation and success of the Horne. R.W. W. Raymond Usher is also to finish his term of office this year. Bro. Ray was always ready and willing to give of himself and talent to further the comfort of our Home guests. Bro. David R. Hensley, who was elected last year for an unexpired one year term, has been a most devoted and dedicated member. His professional abilities in the field of probate law have been most valuable to us. I am amazed that each member of this Board with their varied talents, skills, interests and professions give so freely of their valuable and limited time to the betterment of others. The brethren of this Grand Lodge can be very proud of the dedication and the benefits this group of men have contributed to our Horne family. Not to be overlooked in this regard are two other brothers, R.W. Harry Theis, who shares his vast experience and knowledge through the Finance Committee as an Investment Consultant; and R.W. Harry Ploetze, with his wide acquaintence and varied talents has been called upon many times for additional information in regard to applications for admission to the Home.

SUPPORT OF THE HOME The wise and constructive use of talent, time and money is an ever increasing challenge to your Board. Money is seldom a dull or uninteresting subject, especially when it is effectively used for others who come to us through our Fraternity and the Order of the Eastern Star. We have been confronted, however, with increased costs of operation of the Home. This is not a new circumstance, as past Presidents of this Board have repeatedly pointed out in detail. To illustrate, in the 1957-1958 budget year the total expenditures in the operation of the Home was $489,544.48. The operating budget for 1969-1970 is $1,134,168.00. Wages for the new budget alone total $643,000.00, which is an increase of almost 300% in the past ten years. This is not the result of a Board wh ich did not recognize or exercise its responsibilities. The Federal minimum wage law, inflation and the competition for available labor supply have contributed to this end result. Present informed sources indicate a continuation of this problem and trend. The total financial position is not all dark, however. Through the capable management and investment of our assets and income by the Finance Committee, the Trust Accounts personnel, and the Board of Directors, our total income has can路 tinued to increase to meet our anticipated financial needs, as evidenced by the estimated income for the coming fiscal year.

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ESTIMATED INCOME 1969路1970 Estimated 7/1/69-6/30/70

Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax Grand Chapter Per Capita Tax General Fund Income-Securities Reserve Fund Income .. Special Fund Income Endowment Fund Income Members of Home Family-Net Pensions--Net Gussie Grenner Estate .... 5335-37 Delmar Blvd.-Net Miscellaneous

$ 250,000.00 40,000.00 1,000.00 148,700.00 54,400.00 396,000.00 90,000.00 310,000.00 11,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 $1,303,100.00

An additional factor contributing to our ability to meet this challenge has been the generosity of Masons, Eastern Stars and their friends. During the period from 1958 to 1968 the Home has been the beneficiary of many gifts and bequests, totaling in excess of $2,300,000.00, which have been primarily added to the Endowment Fund, with smaller percentages to the Reserve and Building funds. The income from these funds and the other support above indicated have enabled the Home to meet this challenge for the present time. If it is to be met in the future much must be done which shall be recommended elsewhere in this report. After a thorough consideration of our total financial picture, the Board felt it should state its position relative to the proposed per capita tax increase for the benefit of the Home. The Board in good conscience at this time cannot ask you for additional per capita tax moneys. Accordingly, the minutes路 of the Board of Directors, dated June 21, 1969, Page 3, reflect the official position of the Board, as follows; "After a discussion of the matter, it was moved that the Board go on record as feeling that in view of the anticipated increased revenue from investments and other income sources in the next fiscal year, and in spite of increased cost of operation, the Home is not in a position at this time to request an increase iIi the per capita tax for the Home. The motion was seconded and carried."

BUILDINGS AND LOCATION From your own experience, you know that necessary maintenance and repair must be made as required. This too has been the policy of the Board, and necessary maintenance and repairs have been made where needed. Those of you who visit us from time to time will note the improvements made. A detailed accounting of this work shall not be set forth herein, but your attention is directed to the Administration and Hospital buildings in particular. The exterior of the brick Administration Building has been tuckpointed and portions painted. There is a marked and noticeable improvement in the appearance of this beautiful buildin~. Some tuck-pointing was

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necessary on the Hospital building, but the primary improvement to this building is the interior painting of every room from the second to the tenth floors inclusive. Our aged guests are most appreciative of the bright, clean rooms they occupy. For the first time a complete inventory and appraisal of all Home furnishings and equipment has been made. It will be kept current, and it will become a part of our permanent records. We hope you find the entire physical plant maintained and safeguarded as you would desire. It is our wish to truly make it a home, not an institution, for our loved ones. We invite your visits and inspection.

THE HOME FAMILY In last year's report, Grand Master Mooney noted that our facilities were severely overtaxed. Many, whose applications for admission to the Home had been approved, could not be promptly invited into the protectiqn, shelter, and care of the Home; but they were required to wait several months before they could be received. This situation caused many hardships to those most deserving our assistance as well as to sponsoring Lodges and O.E.S. Chapters. I am pleased and most happy to report that this situation no longer exists. For the last several months our indigent Brothers and Sisters in Masonry and Eastern Star have been brought to the Home without delay, often within a matter of a very few days after approval for admission.. The present number of applications seems to indicate that this serious problem will not reoccur. As within any family, many happy, pleasant, and some sad events have occurred, but such is the essence of life. Many of our friends of the Home are with us no more, but we have the acknowledged satisfaction, but without expectation of reward, of a duty well performed. To illustrate, Mrs. Emily I. Austin, had made her home with us for exactly five years until her death on January 6, 1969. The following letter demonstrates how Mrs. Austin felt . about her care and stay with us as well as that of her nearest and dearest ones: Mrs. Paul A. Philippi 75 Byron Place Clayton, Missouri 63105 January 10, 1969 Mr. Lewis C. Robertson, Superintendent Masonic Home of Missouri 5351 Delmar Boulevard St. Louis, Missouri 63112 Dear Mr. Robertson: My sister and I can only say "Thank You" with the deepest gratitude to the Masonic Home of Missouri, where Mother was a resident for exactly five years. Just prior to Mother's admission to the Home, we discussed visiting hours in the Women's Building. You told me that guests had considerable freedom because you tried to run a home and not an institution. I think you do exactly that. Mother was proud of the Masonic Home, and liked nothing better than to have a new guest, whom she could escort on a thorough tour. Mother lived in the Hospital for about twenty months. It would be impossible

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for my sister and me to compliment your hospital personnel too highly. From Mrs. Tweedy to the girls who bring in the food carts, nothing which might bring comfort or pleasure to the patients is too much trouble. The love and kindness are most evident when the chips are down, as they were for our mother recently. Please know that Edith and I are more appreciative than we can adequately express. Sincerely, (Park Austin Philippi)

This letter speaks for the type of home provided by our Administrator, the employees, and Board 路for Our Family. One of our children, Cora Carter, has grown up to be a young woman. She has married, and she and her husband are both employed, live in the St. Louis area, and are very happy. Another, Donna Treece has been accepted and enrolled in the University of Missouri at Columbia. She hopes to become a physical therapist. She will continue to receive our encouragement and assistance. Such is the everyday drama of life played by each of Our Home Family. It is made possible and pleasant by the generous giving of many persons. Many interested individuals and groups, the list being long and numerous, have been so thoughtful and considerate, neglecting no one. You have brought must happiness, joy and comfort to those in need. On behalf of our girls, boys, and aged guests, the Administrator, employees, and the Board, we say, "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR The Order of the Eastern Star has for a number of years shown its continued interest in the Home by a multitude of ways, including financially. Each member pays a per capita tax for the use of the Home, and it was recently doubled by action of the Grand Chapter, O.E.S. The amounts are reflected elsewhere in this report. In addition, other moneys, donations and gifts are given by the Grand Chapter, its subordinate Chapters, and members. Some of these gifts are specific material items which are used and welcomed by our Home Family. Sisters and Brothers of the Order of the Eastern Star, we are especially appreciative for all that you have done in the past and for all that you will do in the future for the care and comfort of our guests, many of whom are sponsored by Eastern Star Chapters. The Advisory Board, O.E.S., meets with the Board of Directors quarterly. The members of that Board are very dedicated, faithful, and helpful in their attendance at these meetings and in the performance of their duties. The leadership of the Grand Chapter, O.E.S., Mrs. Gladine Stark, Worthy Grand Matron, Bro. Ralph Williams, Worthy Grand Patron, and other Grand Officers, have been invited, and they have attended the Board meetings. Their attendance and interest enables them to better understand the operation and needs of the Home. In addition, it also affords a pleasant means of maintaining an open and friendly line of communication between the Order of the Eastern Star and the Masonic Fraternity. Its value is demonstrated by the mutual understanding and trust nm", enjoyed by both of these wonderful organizations in this common interest, the Masonic Home. This year has been personally rewarding, because I have worked with each of these Sisters and Brothers in the past. Mrs. Marjorie DeMott and I served

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together as Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter, O.E.S. in 1965, and the present 'Vorthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Stark, was one of our appointive Grand Officers. The Worthy Grand Matron, as one of her projects, was very kind to plan and execute a wonderful trip for our children. On May 4, with the approval of the Board, the children, accompanied by Mrs. Stark and her Grand Officers, flew by jet airlines to Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., where they visited many historical and important places of our government, including: Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Valley Forge, and the Capitol. The group was well received throughout their trip. Through the offices of Senator Stuart Symington, the children were presented with a United States Flag which had flown over the Capitol Building. It now stands in a place of honor in the Administration Building, where it can be seen by the children and all visitors. The enthusiasm and the twinkle in . the eyes of the children when they speak of the trip is ample evidence to all that it was enjoyable as well as educational. This project will live in the memories of the children for years and years. On behalf of the children and the Board I express to you, Mrs. Stark, our thanks and appreciation. The children were also granted permission to go to Kansas City in October for the Grand Chapter Session as a tribute to the Order of the Eastern Star and Mrs. Stark. 'Ve are grateful that the Advisory Board made this opportunity possible.

STAFF R.W. Lewis C. Robertson has for a number of years been a most dedicated and capable Administrator of the Home. To his many acquaintances and friends he is affectionately known as "Mr. Masonic Home." This recognition is richly deserved. He is also recognized by others in his field, as illustrated by his election as secretary of the Masonic Homes Executives Association of North America. He also serves as ex-officio member of the Program Committee. Our Home membership in the American Association of Homes for the Aging demonstrates his willingness to become more infonned and prepared to meet the problems of our aged guests, whose average age is over 81 years. In April, while investigating an application for admission to the Home, Bro. Robertson fell and fractured his right kneecap. This accident resulted in an extremely painful injury which required surgery and hospitalization for over four weeks. On May 5 he returned to his duties as Administrator. During this period R.W. Carl I. Stein, our Assistant to the Administrator, ably carried on the responsibilities of the Home under the supervision of Bro. Robertson from his hospital bed. We are pleased that Bro. Robertson is recovering from his injuries, and express the appreciation of the Boan] to Bro. Stein for assuming the extra responsibilities at this time of need. This incident has graphically brought to the attention of the Board the need for additional administrative staff for the Home, which had been indicated in the Sullivan and Associates report in 1967. It was the decision of the Board to make this need known to the Brethren throughout the state. An article was prepared and published by The F1'eemason magazine, and inquiry was made to various professional organizations and employment

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bureaus for the right man to fulfill our requirements. As a result a number of applications were received, and personal interviews were made by the Administration Committee. The Board will interview the applications submitted by the committee, and I am confident that the badly needed additional staff member will be employed to assist Bro. Robertson. We are fortunate to have the services of Dr. Harold E. Walters as Medical Director, other members of the medical staff, consultants and other employees. Their dedication and professional services to our children and other guests assure us that the physical health and medical needs are more than adequate and secure. The Board recognizes that it could not provide a Home without the valuable and dedicated services of each of these people, and we express our thanks to each for their outstanding contribution to the Home and the Fraternity.

RECOMMENDATIONS Much has been accomplished this year for the Home, but even more must be accomplished by those who hereafter follow. With the risk that some might think me grossly presumptuous, but in the hope that past experience and present interest in the Home entitle me to to right to make certain suggestions which may be for best interest and welfare of our Home Family, I make the following recommendations for future consideration and possible action. I. Additional trained and qualified administrative staff should be employed without further delay to insure the stability and continuity of the administration of the Home. 2. The financial structure and support of the Masonic Home should be strengthened and enlarged by a permanent and continuing organized, vigorous program, including promotional staff, to solicit gifts, legacies and bequests to our investment funds which now provide 48% of our operating budget through prudent investments. This need has been recognized by a Special Committee, chaired by Bro. Charles C. Oliver, Jr., with recommendations to the Board. Our Grand Master Mooney has offered his assistance by designating September as "Masonic Home Month," and he has caused to be distributed by the local lodges to each member of our fraternity an informative brochure which shows the need and offers opportunity to all. I assure you, Brethren, that should I be granted the opportunity by you I will do what you recommend. 3. A reexamination of policy should be made by the Board as to the advisability of participation, at the present or in the future, of the Home in various state and federal assistance programs for children and the aged, such as old age assistance and other related or similar benefits. Financially, the benefits could be quite great, possibly making additional income of $350,000 to $800,000 per year available for the operational budget. Stated another way, it is equivalent to the return from additional capital funds (such as Endowment) of between $9,000,000 and $20,000,000. It is acknowledged that there are risks, but they should be balanced against the benefits, and a policy established. 4. Because of the changing character of the neighborhood and environment surrounding the Home, its effect on the children and other guests, the

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problem of hiring additional and necessary staff, the rising costs of protecting the Home and personnel, and the fact that other institutions similarly situated have felt it necessary to move to new locations, a feasibility study should be made of the question of whether or not, either for the present of future, relocation of some or all of our Home facilities should be made. 5. Any program for major capital improvements should be deferred pending a finding and recommendation as to desirability of relocation or not. Brethren, these recommendations are not original with me, but they have been expressed by others directly connected with the Board of Directors or others interested in the future of the Masonic Home of Missouri. My only desire is to alert and inform you of the major needs and required direction which confronts the Board and your Home. In conclusion, I should like to pay a well-earned tribute to everyone who gave their time, energy, intellect, talent and gifts in whatever form to make this a pleasant and successful year for the Home family and for me. Thank you for this privilege of service to others. Fraternity submitted,

J. MORGAN DONELSON,

P,路esident.

MASONIC HOME CHEER COMMITTEE 1968-1969 July 31,1969 Mr. J. Morgan Donelson, President Masonic Home of Missouri Dear Rt. Wor. Brother Donelson: Attached is a report of the activities of the Masonic Home Cheer Committee and a complete listing of its receipts and disbursements of the past year. It is always a joy to be able to bring pleasure and entertainment to our Masonic Home Family. The unsolicited "thank you" and the cheery smiles on the faces of the Home folks are sufficient reward for the time spent in this endeavor. We hope that our programs this past year have added to their comfort and have met with the approval of the officers and directors of the Home. The attendance at the ten religious services, including the annual St. John's Day service, was 1,252 for an average of 125 at each service. We are gratefUl to the :various bodies that volunteer to sponsor these services and to the ministers, organists, and choirs for their participation. To those who provided entertainment during this past year, without remuneration, we offer our sincere thanks. Finally, the success of the Committee is due in a large measure to the splendid cooperation received from the representatives who have assisted me and from R.W. Bros. Robertson and Stein and their staff. I wish for my successor the same spirit of cooperation. Fraternally, HARRY B. SMITH~ President, Masonic Home Cheer Committee.

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Following is our financial and activities report for the fiscal year August 1, 1968 through July 31, 1969. Balance in Bank July 31, 1968 Balance in Petty Cash Fund

$1,883.79

Total Cash on Hand and in the Bank Receipts 1968-1969 (per list attached)

$1,933.79 $3,410.36

Disbursements, 1968-1969 (per list attached)

$5,344.15 $3,664.29

Balance on Hand July 31, 1969 .

$1,679.86

50.00

RECAPITULATION: Balance in Mercantile Trust Co. Cash on Hand .. Balance in Petty Cash Fund Balance in all Funds

$1,555.86 74.00 .50.00

$1,679.86

RECEIPTS AND DEPOSITS M~ouri Lodge No.1 . Meridian Lodge No.2 . Beacon Lodge No.3 . George Washington Lodge No.9 .. St. Louis Lodge No. 20 . Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 . Polar Star Lodge No. 79 . Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 . Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 . Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 . Erwin Lodge No. 121 . Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642 Occidental Lodge No. 163 . Pride of the West Lodge No. 179 . Pyramid Lodge No. 180 . Goodhope Lodge No. 218 . Keystone Lodge No. 243 . Aurora Lodge No. 267 . Fenton Lodge No. 281 . Clayton Lodge No. 304 . Cornerstone Lodge No. 323 . Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 . America Lodge No. 347 . Cache Lodge No. 410 . Anchor Lodge No. 443 . Westgate Lodge No. 445 . Lambskin Lodge No. 460 . Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 . Harmony Lodge No. 499 . Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 .,. Ferguson Lodge No. 542 . Algabil Lod~e No. 544 ........•.. Maplewood Lodge No. 566 . Forest Park Lodge No. 578 . Wellston Lodge No. 613 . Magnolia Lodge No. 626 . Tower Grove Lodge No. 631 . Freedom Lodge No. 636 . Triangle Lodge No. 638 . Mizpah Lodge No. 639 . Jennings Lodge No. 640 . Shaveh Lodge No. 646 . Pilgrim Lodge No. 652 .....••.•..

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Gardenville Lodge No. 655 . Progress Lodge No. 657 . Berkeley Lodge No. 667 . Crestwood Lodge No. 669 . Scottish Rite Bodies . Moolah Temple . Square Club . Hiram Council No. 1. R. & S.M. . Wellston Chapter No. 138. R.A.M.. Cabany Chapter No. 140. R.A.M. . Bellefontaine Chapter No. 25, R.A.M . St. Aldemar Commandery No. 18 . Crestwood Chapter No. 83, O.E.S. Fenton Chapter No. 152, O.E.S. . Alexandria Chapter No. 160, O.E.S. Beacon Chapter No. 360, O.E.S.... Meridian Chapter No. 442, O.E.S. . Trinity Chapter No. 443, O.E.S. . . Tower Grove Chapter No. 445, O.E.S . Pyramid Chapter No. 460, O.E.S. Poinsetta Chapter No. 472, O.E.S. . Pilgrim Chapter No. 473, O.E.S... Progress Chapter No. 522, O.E.S. Crown Chapter No. 535, O.E.S ; Tuscan Chapter No. 680, O.E.S . O. Brigham-Refund (Boat Ride) Royal Crown Sode--Refund-Soda Cash Distribution-Refund . Carl Krimer-Oriental Lodge . Chester C. Cook-Wellston Lodge No. 613 . Naphali Lodge No. 25 . J. K. Herman...-Algabil Lodge No. 544 . Mrs. Nellie Power-Widow-Cornerstone Lodge No. 323 . William Krenning . Alfred M. Frager-St. Louis Lodge No. 20 .

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ACTIVITIES AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MASONIC HOME CHEER COMMITTEE August 1, 1968 to July 31, 1969 Aug. 9, ]968

Sept. 22, 1968 Oct. 27, 1968 Nov. 23, 1968 Nov. 24, 1968 Dec. 21, 1968 Dec. 22, 1968 Dec. 24, 1968

Jan. 19, 1969 Feb. 23, 1969 Mar. 23, 1969 April 27, 1969 May 30, 1969 May 25, 1969 June 11, 1969 June 13, 1969 June 22, 1969 July 26, 1969

Excursion on Steamer Admiral, Wor. Bro. Orin Brigham in charge. Transportation (plus $250 advance to chairman on previous report) Religious Service-Wellston Lodge No. 6]3 Religious Services-Job's Daughters Thanksgiving Cash Distribution Religious Services-Knights Temp1ar Commanderies Nos. 1, 8, 16, 18, & 73 Christmas Cash Distribution Religious Service-Freedom Lodge No. 636 Christmas Party-Entertainment, Refreshments, Gifts for Children, Santa Claus, Music (provided by Bro. Ben St. Onge and his Orchestra .. ............. Religious Services-Moolah Sht'ine Religious Services-Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 Religious Services-DeMolay Religious Services-Wehster Groves Lodg'e No. 84 Mother's Day Cash Distribution Religious Services-The Square Club Band Concert-Moolah Temple Band, Chairs and Refreshments . Father's Day Cash Distribution ... Band Concert-Letter Carriers Band, Chairs and Refreshments .' ,. . .. , . Outing to Bridgeton Fish Fry-Dinner for Senior Citizens, Children, Nurses, Matrons and Drivers. Transportation furnished free by Representatives and Lodge Members Printing, Postage, and Cards for the Year

80.00

$ 676.00

$ 672.00

$ 258.84

$ 750.00 $ 87-.40 $ 700.00 $ 104.20

$ 139.00 $ 196.85

$3,664.29

The above July 31, 1969.

in balance with the check book and bank statement as of HARRY

SMITH,

President

Attest: DEWEY

SCHULTE,

Secretary- Treasurer.

APPENDIX APPLICATIONS Carried over from previous year Received during year

78 Admitted to the Home during the year Rejected because of ineligibility Died before application passed on by Board Died after application passed on by Board Withdrawn by Lodge/Chapter before action of Board

53 9 3 2

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Withdrawn by Lodge/Chapter after action of Board Approval rescinded after action of the Board Pending 6/30/69 0000000

3 8

78 MEMBER STATISTICS T¥omen Men 290 55 46 15

Members in Home July J, 1968 000000000 Arrived during year 0000000000

Boys Girls 16 14

Died during year

336 49

70 13

16 0

14 0

287 2

57 2

Discharged during year

14 2

285

015

Total number in Home 6/30/69

12 367

MASONIC HOME HOSPITAL Total Total Total Total Total Total Total

number number number number number number number

of patients in the Hospital July 1, 1968 of patients admitted during the year of patients discharged during the year 000 of patients in the Hospital per day during year of deaths during year 00 000000000000000 of operations performed in other Hospitals of patients in the Hospital July I, 1969 0

185 324 259 172 62 29 173

OUT-PATIENT DEPARTMENT Number of patients seen by Dr. Hall 000. 951 Number of patients treated in Clinic 21,808 Total patient., treated (including shots, etc., given to patients in rooms) 27,079 125 Average number of feet treated per month Average number of baths given per month 75 Average number of shampoos per month (haircuts, permanents, treatments) 30 Dental treatments by Dr. Harry F. C. Meyer (includes extractions, fillings, gum treatments, denture repairs and adjustments and new dentures) 406

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND-1968-1969 Howard Lodge No.4, New Franklin $ O'Sullivan Lodge No.7, Walnut Grove .............•........... Agency Lodge No. 10, Agency ... Pauldingville Lodge No. 11, Wright City •.......................... Tyro Lodge No. 12, Caledonia .... Rising Sun Lodge No. 13, Barry o. Eolia Lodge No. 14, Eolia . Western Star Lodge No. 16, Winston Memphis Lodge No. 16, Memphis .. Palmyra Lodge No. 18, Palmyra .. Paris Union Lodge No. 19, Paris. Havanna Lodge No. 21, McFall .•. Wellington Lodge No. 22, DeKalb . Florida Lodge No. 23, Florida ... Wyaconda Lodge No. 24, LaGrange Evergreen Lodge No. 27, New Haven

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St. Johns Lodge No. 28, Hannibal Huntsville Lodge No. 30, Huntsville Liberty Lodge No. 31, Liberty ... Ralls, Lodge No. 33, Center Troy Lodge No. 34, Troy ..•....• Mercer Lodge No. 36, Princeton .. Cooper Lodge No. 36, Boonville •.. Hemple Lodge No. 37, Hemple . Callao Lodge No. 38, CaUao . Bismarck Lodge No. 41, Bismarck Jefferson Lodge No. 43, Jefferson City Fayette Lodge No. 47, Fayette . Fulton Lodge No. 48, Fulton . Xenia Lodge No. 60, Hopkins •.... Livingston Lodge No. 51, Glasgow Wakonda Lodge No. 52, Carrollton Weston Lodge No. 53, Weston ... , .0.0

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Arrow Rock Lodge No. 55, Arrow Rock . Tipton Lodge No. 56, Tipton . Richmond Lodge No. 57, Rchmond Monticello Lodge No. 58, Monticello Centralia Lodge No. 59, Centralia New BJoowfield Lodge No. 60, New Bloomfield . Vincel Lodge No. 62, Cameron . Cambridge Lodge No. 63, Slater .. Pattonsburg Lodge No. 65, Pattonsburg . Grant City Lodge No. 66, Grant City . Kennett Lodge No. 68. Kennett . Sullivan Lodge No. 69, Sullivan .. Savannah Lodge No. 71, Savannah Gorin Lodge No. 72, Gorin . Silex Lodge No. 75, Silex . Independence Lodge No. 76, Independence . Lebanon Lodge No. 77. Steelville .. St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, St. Joseph Jackson Lodge No. 82, Linneus .. Laclede Lodge No. 83. Lebanon . Miami Lodge No. 85, Miami . Brookfield Lodge No. 86, Brookfield Washington Lodge No. 87, Greenfield . Friendship Lodge No. 89, Chillicothe Russellville Lodge No. 90, Russellville ..................•..•..•.. Madison Lodge No. 91, Madison ... Perseverance Lodge No. 92,· Louisiana . St. Marks Lodge No. 93, Cape Girardeau . Bethany Lodge No. 97, Bethany .. Webster Lodge No. 98, Marshfield Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 99, Mt. Vernon . Ash Grove Lodge No. 100, Ash Grove . Bloomington Lodge No. 102, Bevier West View Lodge No. 103, Millersville . Heroine Lodge No. 104, Kansas City Kirksville Lodge No. 105, Kirksville Gallatin Lodge No. 106. Gallatin .. Greenville Lodge No. 107, Greenville Stanberry Lodge No. 109, Stanberry Marcus Lodge No. 110, Fredericktown . Trenton Lodge No. 111, Trenton •. Maitland Lodge No. 112, Maitland Plattsburg Lodge No. 113, Plattsburg . Twilight Lodge No. 114, Columbia Laddonia Lodge No. 115, Laddonia Barnes Lodge No. 116, Cabool . DeSoto Lodge No. 119, DeSoto . Hermann Lodge No. 123, Hermann Union Star Lodge No. 124, Union Star . Gentryville Lodge No. 125, Gentryville . Seaman Lodge No. 126, Milan . Athens Lodge No. 127. Albany Lorraine Lodge No. 128. Ridgeway Monett Lodge No. 129, Monett . Hume Lodge No. 130, Hume . Potosi Lodge No. 131, Potosi . Delphian Lodge No. 137, Birch Tree Lincoln Lodge No. 138, Fillmore .. Oregon Lodge No. 139, Oregon Irondale Lodge No. 143, Irondale. Modern Lodge No. 144, Humansville Cass Lodge No. 147, Harrisonville Lexington Lodge No. 149, Lexington Linn Creek Lodge No. 152, Camdenton .

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Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, Bloomfield ........................•.. Ionic Lodge No. 154, Desloge .... Ashland Lodge No. 156, Ashland . Mountain Grove Lodge No. 168, Mountain Grove . Green City Lodge No. 169, Green City . Whitesville Lodge No. 162, Whitesville . Joachim Lodge No. 164, Hillsboro Benevolence Lodge No. 170, Utica Hartford Lodge No. 171, Hartford Censer Lodge No. 172. Macon .... Gray Summit Lodge No. 173, Gray Summit . Point Pleasant Lodge No. 176, Conran ......•................• Pilot Knob Lodge No. 182, Richville California Lodge No. 183, California Morley Lodge No. 184, Morley ... Chamois Lodge No. 185, Chamois Herman Lodge No. 187, Liberal ... Hannibal Lodge No. 188, Hannibal Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, St. Joseph Putnam Lodge No. 190, Newton .. Wellsville Lodge No. 194. Wellsville Bolivar Lodge No. 195, Bolivar ... Quitman Lodge No. 196, Quitman. Carthage Lodge No. 197, Carthage New Hope Lodge No. 199, Elsberry Sonora Lodge No. 200, Watson ... Ravenwood Lodge No. 201, Ravenwood . Brumley Lodge No. 203. Brumley Rowley Lodge No. 204, Dearborn .. Somerset Lodge No. 206. Powersville . Clay Lodge No. 207, Excelsior Springs . Salisbury Lodge No. 208, Salisbury Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209, Poplar Bluff . Unionville Lodge No. 210. Unionville . Hickory Hill Lodge No. 211, Eugene Four Mile Lodge No. 212. Campbell Rolla Lodge No. 213, Rolla . Forest City Lodge No. 214, Forest City . Hale City Lodge No. 216. Hale . Albert Pike Lodge No. 219, Kansas City . Kansas City Lodge No. 220, Kansas City . Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221, Oak Ridge . LaBell Lodge No. 222, LaBelle . Hamilton Lodge No. 224, Hamilton Salem Lodge No. 226, Salem . Saline Lodge No. 226, St. Mary's .. Cypress Lodge No. 227, Laclede ... Shelbina Lodge No. 228. Shelbina .. St. James Lodge No. 230, St. James Cardwell Lodge No. 321, Cardwell . Polo Lodge No. 232, Polo . St. Francois Lodge No. 234, Libertyville •...... . . Sedalia Lodge No. 236, Sedalia . LaPlata Lodge No. 237, La Plata, Palestine Lodge No. 241, St. Charles Montgomery Lodge No. 246, Montgomery City . Neosho Lodge No. 247, Neosho •.• Carroll Lodge No. 249, Norborne .. Hope Lodge No. 251, Washington Alton Lodge No. 265, Alton .....• Shekinah Lodge No. 266, Festus .. Lodge of Love No. 269, Lancaster Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260, Defiance •........................ Holden Lodge No. 262, Holden .••

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Summit Lodge No. 263, Lees Summit . Corinthian Lodge No. 265, Warrensburg . Brotherhood Lodge No. 269. St. Joseph . New Salem Lodge No. 270, Winfield . Solomon Lodge No. 271, Springfield Granite Lodge No. 272, Sedalia ... St. Clair Lodge No. 273, Osceola .. Wm. D. Muir Lodge No. 277, Pilot Grove . Essex Lodge No. 278. Essex . Stockton Lodge No. 283, Stockton Canopy Lodge No. 284, Aurora . Craft Lodge No. 287, Canton . Hermitage Lodge No. 288, Hermitage . Edina Lodge No. 291, Edina . Lamar Lodge No. 292, Lamar . Mound City Lodge No. 294, Mound City . Moniteau Lodge No. 295, Jamestown Sampson Lodge No. 298. Lutie ... Temple Lodge No. 299, Kansas City Lick Creek Lodge No. 302, Perry . Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305, Kansas City . New London Lodge No. 307, New London . Parrott Lodge No. 308, Maysville .. Sikeston Lodge No. 310, Sikeston .. Kearney Lodge No. 311, Kearney .. Cuba Lodge No. 312, Cuba . Rural Lodge No. 316, Kansas City Eldorado Lodge No. 318, Luray Paulville Lodge No. 319, Hurdland Hardin Lodge No. 322, Hardin McDonald Lodge No. 324, Independence . Dockery Lodge No. 325, Meadville Linn Lodge No. 326, Linn . Cainsville Lodge No. 328, Cainsville Charity Lodge No. 331, St. Joseph Excello Lodge No. 332, ExcelIo . Joplin Lodge No. 335, Joplin . Hallsville Lodge No. 336, Hallsville Blue Springs Lodge No. 337, Blue Springs . Herculaneum Lodge No. 338, Herculaneum . Fidelity Lodge No. 339, Farley . Circle Lodge No. 342, Roscoe . Moberly Lodge No. 344, Moberly .. Fellowship Lodge No. 345, Joplin. Arlington Lodge No. 346. Dixon .. PolIock Lodge No. 349, Pollock ... Mosaic Lodge No. 351, BelIview .. Friend Lodge No. 352, Ozark .... Barnesville Lodge No. 353, Elling. ton . Hebron Lodge No. 354, Mexico . Adelphi Lodge No. 355, Edgerton •. Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 356, Harrisburg . Northwest Lodge No. 358, Tarkio Hiram Lodge No. 362, Kahoka ... Fraternal Lodge No. 363, Robertville Higginsville Lodge No. 364, Higginsville . Bayou Lodge No. 365, Bakersfield. Adair Lodge No. 366. Kirksville ... Barry Lodge No. 367, Washburn .. Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368, Adrian Williamstown Lodge No. 370, Williamstown . Sheldon Lodge No. 371, Sheldon .. BelIe Lodge No. 373, Belle . Waynesville Lodge No. 375, WaynesvilIe . King Hill Lodge NQ, 376. S~. ,Joseph

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Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377, King City . Berlin Lodge No. 378, Fairport . Billings Lodge No. 379, Billings .. Ionia Lodge No. 381, Eldon . Pythagoras Lodge No. 383, Cassville . Richland Lodge No. 385, Richland Arcana Lodge No. 389, Harris ... Raytown Lodge No. 391, Raytown. Beehive Lodge No. 393, Lawson .. Gower Lodge No. 397, Gower . Jasper Lodge No. 398, Jasper . Pike Lodge No. 399, Curryville . Decatur Lodge No. 400, Pierce City Carterville Lodge No. 401, Carterville . Lowry City Lodge No. 403, Lowry City . Rosendale Lodge No. 404, Rosendale Everton Lodge No. 405, Everton .. Charleston Lodge No. 407, Charleston . Montrose Lodge No. 408, Montrose Louisville Lodge No. 409, Louisville . Iberia Lodge No. 410, Iberia . ValIey Lodge No. 413. Bolckow . Greensburg Lodge No. 414, Greensburg . Hunnewell Lodge No. 415, Hunnewell .....................•.•..• Whitewater Lodge No. 417, Whitewater . Star Lodge No. 419, Taberville . Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, Springfield . Samaritan Lodge No. 424, Bonne Terre . Green Ridge Lodge No. 425, Green Ridge . Rothville Lodge No. 426, Rothville . Glenwood Lodge No. 427, Glenwood New Madrid Lodge No. 429. New Madrid . Competition Lodge No. 432, Competition . Mt. Olive Lodge No. 439" Rogersville . Trowel Lodge No. 440, Marble Hill Excelsior Lodge No. 441, Jackson. Burlington Lodge No. 442, Burlington Junction . Ada Lodge No. 444, Orrick . Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446, Kansas City . .Jacoby Lodge No. 447, Darlington Schell City Lodge No. 448, Schell City . Belton Lodge No. 450, Belton . Forsythe Lodge No. 453 . Continental Lodge No. 454. Stewartville . Jonesburg Lodge No. 457, Jonesburg . Hazelwood Lodge No. 459, Seymour Caruthersville Lodge No. 461, CaruthersvilIe . Clifton Lodge No. 463, Thayer . Concordia Lodge No. 464. Concordia Southwest Lodge No. 466. Southwest City . Pleasant Hope Lodge No. 467, Pleasant Hope . Plato Lodge No. 469, Plato . Nodaway Lodge No. 470, Maryville Mineral Lodge No. 471, Oronago .. Pickering Lodge No. 472, Pickering Nineveh Lodge No. 473, Olney ... Mt. Hope Lodge No. 476, Odessa .. Henderson Lodge No. 477, Rogersville ' . Rich Hi1I Lodge No. 479. Rich Hill

43 5.00 2.50 15.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 35.00 10.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 20.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 20.00 10.00 50.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 300.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 5.00

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Jewel Lodge No. 480, Pleasant Hill Clintonville Lodge No. 482, EI Dorado Springs . Fairfax Lodge No. 483, Fairfax . Cairo Lodge No. 486. Cairo . Chilhowee Lodge No. 487, Chilhowee Lock Springs Lodge No. 488, Lock Springs . Montevallo Lodge No. 490, Montevallo . Vandalia Lodge No. 491, Vandalia Lewistown Lodge No. 494, Lewistown . Unity Lodge No. 495, Richards Robert Burns Lodge No. 496, Gainesville . Buckner Lodge No. 501, Buckner .. Philadelphia Lodge No. 502 . Prairie Home Lodge No. 503, Prairie Home . Clearmont Lodge No. 507, Clearmont . Saxton Lodge No. 508. Saxton Van Buren Lodge No. 509, Van Buren . New Hampton Lodge No. 510, New Hampton . Skidmore Lodge No. 511, Skidmore Senath Lodge No. 513, Senath . Galena Lodge No. 515, Galena . Lockwood Lodge No. 521, Lockwood . Gate City Lodge No. 522, Kansas City . Spickardville Lodge No. 524, Spickard . Cunningham Lodge No. 525, Sumner . Wayne Lodge No. 526, Piedmont .. Higbee Lodge No. 527, Higbee Conway Lodge No. 528, Conway .. Lane's Prairie Lodge No. 531, Vichy . Dexter Lodge No. 532, Dexter . Comfort Lodge No. 533, Wheaton. Columbia Lodge No. 534, Pacific .. Blackwell Lodge No. 535, Blackwell , . Ingomar Lodge No. 536, Willow Springs . Stella Lodge No. 538, Stella Dawn Lodge No. 539, Ludlow .... Mansfield Lodge No. 543, Mansfield Zalma Lodge No. 545, Zalma ..... Orient Lodge No. 546, Kansas City South Gate Lodge No. 547, Kansas City . Clinton Lodge No. 548, Clinton . Pendleton Lodge No. 551, Doe Run Foster Lodge No. 554, Foster Summerville Lodge No. 555, Summerville . Prairie Lodge No. 556. Gilman City Moscow Lodge No. 558, Moscow Mills . Clarksdale Lodge No. 559, Clarksdale . Nelson Lodge No. 560, Nelson .

25.00 35.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 ,10.00 10.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 40.00 10.00 20.00 5.00 20.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 15.00

CowKiIl Lodge No. 651, Cowgill .. York Lodge No. 563, Kansas City. Jamesport Lodge No. 564, Jamesport . Marlborough Lodge No. 569, Kansas City . Republic Lo.sJge No. 570, Republic. Hayti Lodge No. 571, Hayti . Rutledge Lodge No. 572, Rutledge. Bernie Lodge No. 573, Bernie . Easter Lodge No. 575, St. Clair . Koshkonong Lodge No. 582, Koshwonong . Shamrock Lodge No. 585, Shamrock . Criterion Lodge No. 586, Alba . Branson Lodge No. 587, Branson .. St. Francisville Lodge No. 588, Wayland . Advance Lodge No. 590, Advance .. Barnett Lodge No. 591, Barnett .. Union Lodge No. 593. Union ..... Cole Camp Lodge No. 595, Cole Camp . Puxico Lodge No. 596, Puxico . Elvins Lodge No. 599, Flat River Cosby Lodge No. 600, Cosby ..... Acacia Lodge No. 602, Columbia .. Morehouse Lodge No. 603, Morehouse . Eminence Lodge No. 607, Eminence Clark Lodge No. 610, Clark •..... Mokane Lodge No. 612, Mokane ... Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614, Independence . Chaffee Lodge No. 615, Chaffee .,. Swope Park Lodge No. 617, Kansas City ..•....................... Grandview Lodge No. 618, Grandview . Willard Lodge No. 620. Willard .. Anderson Lodge No. 621, Anderson Owensville Lodge No. 624, Owensville . Sheffield Lodge No. 625, Kansas City . Mendon Lodge No. 628. Mendon .. East Gate Lodge No. 630, Kansas City . Archie Lodge No. 633, Archie . Mountain View Lodge No. 637, Mountain View . Northeast Lodge No. 643, Kansas City . Noel Lodge No. 647, Noel Cleveland Lodge No. 651, Cleveland Shawnee Lodge No. 653, Warsaw. Country Club Lodge No. 656, Kansas City . Alpha Lodge No. 659, Kansas City Clarence Lodge No. 662, Clarence. Rockhill Lodge No. 663, Kansas City . Lilbourn Lodge No. 666, Lilbourn. Odom Lodge No. 671, Portageville

10.00 10.00

1969 5.00 55.00 5.00 35.00 30.00 25.00 5.00 5.00' 5.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 20.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 2.50 10.00 25.00 15.00 25.00 50.00 10.00 10.00 150.00 25.00 15.00 50.00 10.00 5.00 30.00 10.00 5.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 50.00 $6,772.50

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS Masonic Home Advisory Board •. , $2,374.30 10.00 Bolivar Chapter No.5, R.A.M•.. , 4.74 Louisville Lodge No. 409 . 10.00 Homer G. Otterman . Past Matrons & Past Patrons-St. 10.80 Louis and St. Louis County .... Past District Deputy Club-6th Dis10.00 trict . Independence Chapter No. 12, 20.00 R.A.M .

The Forty-Nine Masonic District Association . Prince of Peace Commandery No. 29, K.T . Nathan Washington Williams . . G. W. Knecht Mr. & Mrs. Frank A. Luecke . Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Davis, Jr. . Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Davis, Jr. . St. John's Commandery No. 20, K.T.

25.00 25.00 1.00 2.50 10.00 25.00 25.00 25.00

1969

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Past Matrons Club, Vinci! Chapter No. 43, O.E.S . B. W. Ausman . Osage Valley Chapter No. 502, O.E.S . Rufus Smith . Polar Star Chapter No. 134, O.E.S. Wallace Farley . Astra Chapter No. 78, O.E.S . Past Matrons & Past Patrons Club, 32nd District . Sanford Brown, Jr.-Post 124-The American Legion, in memory of Bro. Samuel J. Hurst . Orion Chapter No. 49, R.A.M . John Vanwinkle . Matthews Construction Company .. Rev. Joseph Werninger . George & Anna Trautwein, Jr . Charles & Gertrude Trautwein . Douglas E. Morris ......•••....... Chester L. Venard . Garnet Chapter No. 283, O.E.S•... Pilgrim Chapter No. 473, O.E.S . Defiance Chapter No. 224, O.E.S . St. Elmo Commandery No. 43, K.T.

5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 16.25 10.00 15.00 12.00 20.00 10.00 25.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 50.60 19.31 10.00

Bolivar Chapter No.5. R.A.M . Ardis R. Haukenberry . Job's Daughters Bethel No.6 . Order of Rainbow for Girls, Assembly No. 19 . St. Graal Commandery No. 12, K.T. Columbia Chapter No. 17, R.A.M.. Brother Frank Tamborella . Brother Alberia G. Lightbourn . Au~r9:in-Callaway Masonic AssoCIation . Robertsville Chapter No. 444, O.E.S. Past Matrons Club of Warrensburg Chapter No.3, O.E.S . Floral Society of Radiant Chapter. Ralph L. Schoonover . Mrs. Ethel Byington (in memory of Ferd McClintock) . Brother George E. Grubb . Mrs. F. J. Fahrenkamp . Lowry City Chapter No. 178 . E. P. Hundhausen . Iota Chapter No. 506 .

10.00 2.00 5.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 5.00 2.00 50.00 6.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 50.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 $3,191.50

GIFTS FROM THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR August 1, 1968 to July 31, 1969 $

12.00 156.00 1,011.50 580.80 31.30 25.00 202.00 5 2 35 34 1 1 5 45 50 63

74 45 1 115 18 4 2

for for for for for for for

the the the the the the the

Home Children Adults Snack Bar Beauty Parlor Fern Weber Camp Fund Camp Fund

48 25 3 4 115 3 21

Bushels, 4 Sacks, 2 Boxes and 200 Apples Bath Mats Bath Towels Birthday Gifts for the Children Toy Boat (3Yz feet long) Pound of Brown Sugar Cakes Pounds Cabbage Slaw Cake Sandwiches Yz Pounds of Candy Christmas Gifts Pounds of Cookies Box Corn Meal Boxes of Cracker Jacks Dresses Dish Towels Footies

386 20 2 2 600 2 2 12 30 23 1 13 60 1 8 35

Cans of Fruits & Vegetables Gift Certificates for the Children Boxes of Groceries Hand Towels Hospital Gowns Hot Pads Yz Gallons & 7 Quarts of Ice Cream Jars of Jelly Lap Robes Boxes of Licorice Sticks Pounds of Nuts Pairs of Nylon Hose Boxes and 200 Oranges Pattern Books Cases of Pepsi-Cola Pies Pairs of Pillow Cases Quilts Box of Rolled Oats Sheets Tote Bags Box of Valentines Vaporizers Washcloths Yarn

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Bakery Goods Birthday Gifts Candy Clothing Bananas

Flowers Gifts for Bingo Ice Cream Hearing Aid Peppermint Sticks

. Quilt Scraps Records Root Beer Toys

ADDITIONS TO ENDOWMENT FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1968-1969 Memory of Walter R. Alberts .. ' $ Gift of Estate of Perry C. Andrew Anonymous . Gift of Argo Products Company 25 Shs. General Motors Corp. . Gift of M. A. Bell .. Gift of Arthur W. Butterfield Estate .

2.00 5,080.54 1,200.00 500.00 10.00 7.09

Gift of A. J. Cammann . Memory of Gerald G. Clark . Memory of Dale L. Crippen . Memory of Minard L. Cullars .. Gift of John H. Dahmann Estate Memory of Richard Demme . Gift of Bert W. Farris Estate . Gift of Festus Chapter No. 417 .

10.00 25.00 15.00 40.00 135.72 50.00 5,563.50 100.00

1969

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Gift of Mrs. Helena Fletcher . Gift of Nina Fosberg . Gift of Eleanor L. Garvin Estate Memory of Gilbert Goldman ..... Gift of Grand Conclave, Order of True Kindred . Memory of Everett H. Gregory Gift of Stella J. Griffith Estate .. Gift of Ella Mae Harrison Estate Gift of Myrtle Hecht (Sale of Cemetery Lots) . Memory of Hiram E. Honse . Gift of Arthur M. Hough Estate Memory of Rowe E. Hutcheson Memory of Roy Johnson •...... Gift of John Edward Jurgens Estate . Gift of Mrs. Janet Kaufman 6 Shs. Texaco Common Minutes 12/21/68-Value 12/5/68 . Gift of R. H. Kerr . Gift of Estate of William Kircheis Memory of Raymond Kohn . Memory of Jack 1. Koplan . Memory of Harry Kranson Memory of Amelia K. Kuhn . Memory of Max L. Land . Memory of Maude Langdon . Memory of Sidney M. Lewis . Gift of William H. Linkman Estate . Memory of Bernard Littman Gift of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lorch . Gift of A. H. McHinnes . Memory of William McKinnis . Memory of Marie McMahan . Memory of W. H. Mills . Memory of William C. Mitchell . Memory of Mrs. Amanda C. Morrison . Memory of George A. Morrison Gift of Order of the AmaranthMissouri Grand Court . Gift of Polar Star Lodge No. 79

100.00 100.00 6,000.00 5.00 1,228.5l;l 25.00 111,258.13 1,000.00 375.00 15.00 28,200.00 15.00 25.00 778.81 535.50 75.00 2,637.13 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 15.00 15.00 5.00 10,154.30 5.00 500.00 200.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 300.00 25.00 25.00 1,387.30 250.00

Gift of Pride of the West Shrine No.9 . Gift of August Rabenort Estate Memory of Sam Raphael . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Ryan . Gift of Estate of Charles W. Schafer . Gift of Mollie M. Schaefer . Gift of Ben Schmidt Estate . Gift of Minnie L. Scuby Estate .. Memory of Sal Seikes . Memory of Charles Shorb Gift of Harland Loy Shrader .. Gift of 1968 Shrine Circus . Gift of Sickman Estate . Memory of Mrs. Helen N. Smith Gift of Laura A. Smith Estate Memory of Carl G. Stifel . Memory of Noble Fay Story Gift of Robert Trimble Estate . Gift of Tuscan Lodge No. 360 ... Gift of Browney Unterberger Estate . Gift of Estate of Clarence Vogeler Gift of Charles C. Wagstaff Estate Gift of Bryan T. Wainscott ..... Memory of Julius E. Weissenborn Memory of Mrs. Sophia K. Weissenborn . Memory of Julius Werner . Gift of Mrs. Mae Whitaker . Gift of Marquardt F. Will Estate Gift of Anderson Williams Estate Gift of Estate of H. C. Wilmore Gift of O. A. Wilson . Gift of Arthur H. Windmoeller .. Memory of Mrs. Mabel C. Wiseman . Memory of Andrew L. Wunsch . Gift of Marian Wurdack Estate. Memory of John Dierking ...•.. Gift of Adam Dindorf, Sr., Estate

100.00 7,033.64 5.00 200.00 678.46 1,000.00 37,500.00 100.00 5.00 5.00 20.00 750.00 4,387.66 5.00 100.00 15.00 15.00 84,825.70 200.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,781.42 67.50 25.00 25.00 5.00 10,000.00 8,946.26 1,709.77 1,151.95 2.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 4,492.41 30.00 1,500.00 $346,735.37

ADDITIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1968-1969 Memory of Erna Acoy $ 17.67 Memory of Marple Ages . 10.00 Memory of Alhambra Grotto . 75.00 Memory of Mrs. Abbie Alsdorf . 111.00 Gift of American Lodge No.. 347 (Members) . 220.00 Memory of Ruth Anderle . 10.00 Anonymous : . 2.00 Gift of Appolo Lodge No. 529 .,. 40.00 Memory of Fred Arnold •.......• 5.00 Memory of Mrs. Alice Moore Arpe 10.00 Gift of Joseph Ashcroft Estate .. 1,000.00 Memory of Mrs. Emily Thomas Austin . 137.00 Gift of Delno M. Baker . 10.00 Gift of Hayward Barlow . 15.00 Memory of Mrs. Katherine Barry . 25.00 Memory of Mrs. Ethel Baup;her . 1.00 Memory of Mrs. Betty Beard . 5.00 Memory of Vernon Beck . 10.00 Memory of Mrs. Lottie Becker . 20.00 Gift of Berkeley Lodge No. 667 . 25.00 Memory of Mrs. Margaret Bick .. 5.00 Gift of Charles R. Boswell . 50.00 Gift of Max E. Bretschneier . 100.00 Memory of Mrs. Lena Bruce . 61.00 Gift of John H. Bruninga . 20.00 Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Brunner .. 5.00

Memory of Mrs. Alma Bryant .... Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bryant . Gift of H. F. Burkhead •......... Gift of A. J. Cammann . Memory of Mrs. Bessie Cannon •.. Memory of Henry E. Carroll .••.. Memory of James Cassilly . Gift of E. E. Childress . Memory of Ruth Coleman . Memory of Julian W. Cox . Memory of William J. Craip; . Memory of Esther H. Crecelius . Gift of James J. Crockett, Jr . Gift of Crown Chapter No. 535 . Memory of John Cupples . Memory of Anna Dalby . Memory of Emmit R. Dark . Memory of W. Wallace Daugherty Gift of John DeAvilla . Gift of W. O. and Margaret H. DeWitt Foundation . Gift of William T. Diesing, Jr , Gift of Lloyd Dixon . Memory of Lawrence W. Dohr . Gift of Dr. Lawrence E. Dudeck . Memory of Louise Dueing . Memory of Ida Dueringer .

192.00 85.00 55.00 10.00 24.00 23.00 5.00 3.00 10.00 20.00 25.00 10.00 2.00 49.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 100.00 25.00 50.00 12.50 25.00 30.00 5.00

1969

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Memory of Mollie Echerich . Memory of Paul E. Eckhardt . Gift of M. M. Edwards . Memory of Mrs. Mabel Ellis . Memory of Erich A. Essen . Memory of Hugo Essen . Memory of Hazel M. Evans . Memory of Mrs. Randal Evans . Memory of Mrs. Felzer . Memory of Mrs. Marie E. Flamme Gift of Haze J:<'reeman . Memory of William J. Gallenkamp Gift of Mr. and Mrs. C. Leonard Gasper . Memory of Alfred H. Gault . Memory of Amanda E. Greifelt .. Memory of Mrs. Christine Grosch . Memory of AI Hammen . Memory of Mrs. Mamie Hampe .. Gift of W. J. Hanpeter ......•.. Memory of Alfred Harkins . Memory of Charles Harkins . Memory of Ray H. Harris . Memory of Lowell B. Henderson .. Memory of Mrs. Mathilda Henn .. Gift of Holliday Lodge N. 660 . Gift of Eugene C. Holt . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Hortter . Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Howery . Memory of Garford A. Hume . Memory of Ida H. Hunnius . Gift of Louise Hutchison . Gift of Louise Inka . Memory of Emerson Jacobs . Gift of Col. William F. Jackson . Gift of John F. Jaeckel . Gift of Mrs. Edwina J asoby . Gift of Jewell Chapter No. 492 .. Gift of Cecil Jones . Memory of Richard Jones . Gift of John Julin . Gift of Louise Jurka •........... Memory of Marion H. Kalbitz .... Memory of Bernice K. Kaltmeyer . Memory of FIOl'ence Kaufmann .. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Keary Gift of Mrs. Maud Kinkade . Memory of Mrs. Clara Knebel . Memory of Mrs. Nellie Knowles .. Gift of Mary E. Kremer ........• Memory of Steve Kulifay . Gift of Lakeville Lodge No. 489 .. Memory of Helen Lang . Memory of Mrs. Farrice Lehman . Memory of Rubin Levy . Memory of Mrs. Etta Long . Memory of George McClelland . Memory of Mrs. Anna L. McGregor Gift of S. B. McKee . Gift of Eunice McKinney . Memory of Blanche McManigle . Memory of Hugh McNew . Gift of James Maenaughton, Jr. . Memory of Edwin J. Martin . Memory of Ira J. Matlock . Memory of E. Maurer . Memory of Fred C. Meyer, Sr , Memory of Harry· Miller . Memory of Carl Misplay . Memory of John Mohart . Memory of Oscar W. Mueller . Memory of Mrs. Ida Mues . Memory of Mrs. Bessie Multin . Memory of Mrs. Abigal Newburger Gift of Glenn Noonan . Memory of Marie Nottbusch . Memory of Marvin Othmer . Memory of Martha Owens .

10.00 20.00 20.00 11.00 57.00 7.65 16.00 70.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 100.00 10.00 50.00 10.00 10.00 82.50 16.00 4.00 15.00 5.00 41.00 10.00 5.00 15.00 20.00 10.00 7.65 5.00 1.00 2.00 30.00 10.00 7.00 10.00 10.00 50.00 15.00 10.00 2.00 20.00 10.00 11.67 10.50 2.00 25.00 40.00 1.00 24.00 10.00 17.51 10.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 1.00 5.00 12.50 25.00 35.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 16.00 6.00 10.00 3.00 65.00 5.00 6.00 16.00 50.00 11.66

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn T. Owings . Gift of R. A. Pape . Memory of James R. Parkhurst . Memory of Mrs. Marie Patterson . Gift of 1. T. Payne . Memory of Frank Peterman . Memory of Fielding A. Poe, Sr. . Memory of Mrs. Mary E. Powell . Gift of Wayne Prisock . Memory of Richard Pryse . Memory of George A. Ramsey, Sr. Memory of Grace F. Ray . Memory of Mrs. Nellie Ray . Gift of Norman W. Remley . Gift of Mabel Reutzel and Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes ......•........... Memory of Ed Roberts. Sr. . ..... Memory of Rev. William Robertson Gift of Fred S. Rogerson . Memory of Edwina Roseae . Memory of Lester C. Ruhl . Memory of Matthew Sadorf . Memory of Walter S. Sale . Memory of Cyril M. Saunders . Gift of Vern H. Schneider . Memory of William Schoenbein . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan W. Schroeder . Gift of Mrs. Lucille K. Schubert . Gift of Frank C. Schuermann . Memory of Mrs. Lilly Schulte . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schwabe Memory of Oliver Senti, Jr. . . Gift of Max Slein . Memory of Mrs. Clara M. Smith. Gift of Finis L. Smith . Gift of Ted Smith (Ted Smith Real Estate Co.) . Memory of Elmer H. Spering . Memory of Mrs. Martha Stampfer Memory of Lawrence Steen ..... Memory of Charles C. Stobaugh .. Memory of Mrs. Nora Strele . Memory of George Tannahill . Gift of Frank Tessmer . Memory of Joseph Thomas, Sr. . .. Memory of Doris Topper . Gift of Triangle Chapter No. 479 Memory of Mrs. Rose Twellman .. Gift of Robert C. V ogelman . Memory of Mrs. Josephine Vollmer Memory of Mrs. Anna Von Gremp Gift of Miss Zilla Von Gremp .... Memory of Mrs. John B. Vrooman Memory of Mrs. John B. Vrooman Memory of Robert E. Walsh ..... Memory of Viola Warnol •....... Gift of Westport Lodge No. 340 .. Memory of Mrs. Kathryn Weis . Memory of Herbert Wiedle . Memory of Mrs. Katherine Wies .. Memory of Fred E. Wilker . Gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Willert Memory of Ida Willhoft . Memory of Sam Williams . Gift of Mrs. Charlotte Williamson Gift of J. G. Wilson .. Memory of Ralph V. Wilson . Gift of Haroid F. Winterer (Keystone Lodge No. 243) . Memory of Walter Witthaus . Memory of Mrs. Bessie Wolf Memory of Mrs. Fannie Wolf . Memory of Mrs. Rose Wuest . Gift of Frank P. Wyatt, Sr•...... Gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Zimmer Memory of Daniel F. Zook, Sr. . •.

47 10.00 5.00 12.50 5.00 12.00 10.00 7.60 15.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 20.00 5.00 2.00 4.00 62.60 10.00 5.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 5.00 50.00 5.00 50.00 6.00 50.00 10.00 100.00 85.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 25.00' 61.00 5.00 6.00 30.00 10.00 142.00 10.00 3.00 27.00 16.00 10.00 50.00 5.00 175.00 22.50 22.00 10.00 7.50 50.00 5.00 3.00 15.00 10.00 60.00 10.00 16.00 25.00 20.00 10.00 12.99 10.00 25.00 25.00 26.00 100.00 25.00 10.00 $5.909.80

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1969

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY July 1, 1968 to June 30, 1969 GENERAL FUND

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

$ 251,088.60 20,774.25 $ 271,862.85 11,731.07

Interest Income-General Fund Securities Dividends on Endowment Fund Stocks Interest on Endowment Fund Bonds . Interest on Real Estate Notes-Endowment Fund

$ 177,075.74

195,090.81 1,766.44 $373,932.99 128,425.94 318,109.42 1,878.20 3,634.15 47,369.38 17,750.41 139,204.92 2,036.62

Members of Home Family . Pensions . Miscellaneous Income . Refund from Florence Hearsum Fund Income from Special Fund Income from Gussie L. Grenner Estate Income from Reserve Fund Income Rental Property-'"-5335-37 Delmar-Net GENERAL FUND-INCOME (Carried Forward)

$1,315,935.95

Expenses Wages and Salaries Provisions Dry Goods and Clothing Dry Cleaning and Shoe Repair Laundry . , fucl Repairs and Maintenance Supplies . Electricity . Water and Sewer Tax . Insurance . Barber and Beauty Shop Snack Bar . Ou tside Medical Service Medical Supplies Directors Meetings . Social Security Taxes Education . Children's Allowances . Carfare Telephone . Legal and Auditing Printing, Postage and Stationery Inspection Fees and Taxes . Hauling .. .. .. . . .

.. $ 592,731.85

. .

. . .

198,125.58 10,680.66 2,580.82 7,389.81 29,870.83 62,437.95' 11,561.88 21,158.51 4,587.37 9,184.56 1,456.36 124.49 7,991.90 57,143.56 4,208.31 28,763.82 22,939.64 356.70 52.05 1,824.17 700.00 2,522.82 278.00 1,196.57

1969

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

1,124.34 2,389.20 595.00 18.00 157.00 6,693.05 1,765.66 339.70 5,012.04 13,345.15 12,000.00 400.00

Wants Ads Newspapers Dues and Subscriptions Safe Depoist Box .. Piano Tuning .... Miscellaneous Administrative Travel :Expenses Credit Report'; . Burial Expenses ... Security Retirement Expense Publicity . TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES (Carried Forward)

$1,123,707.35

Other Expenses $

Taxes and Expenses on Estates Trustee's Collection Fees .. Equipment Purchases--Net

399.75 11,272.67 5,224.17 6,448.25 1,130,155.60

Excess of Income Over Expenditures Add Balance in General Fund, July ], 1968 Transfer-Reserve Fund ...

.$ 185,780.35 ..... $ 210,137.22 200,000.00 10,137.22

.$ 195,917.57

Balance, June 30, 1969 BUILDING FUND Income

Bequests and Donations Interest on Bond..

5,975.67 1,063.01

7,038.68

Expenses Collection Fees on Agency Account

31.89

Excess of Income Over Expense Add-Balance, July I, 1968 Balance, June 30, 1969

7,006.79 30,639.16

37,645.95

48,037.00

SPECIAL FUND Income

Interests on Securities .. . ...

1969

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Expenses 667.62 47,369.38

Collection Fees on Agency Account Income Transferred to General Fund

48,037.00 Excess of Income Over Exp.enses Add-Balance July 1, 1968 Less-Loss on Sale of Securities

.00 998,375.24 74,701.90

Balance, June 30, 1969

$ 923,673.34

RESERVE FUND

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

74,131.75 70,402.96 27,400.00 1,060.00

$ 172,994.71

Expenses $

Agency Collection Fees Income Transferred to General Fund

4,305.31 139,204.92 l43,510.23

Excess of Income Over Expenses Add-Balance, July 1, 1968 Transfer from General Fund

29,484.48

$3,306,579.90 . 200,000.00

3,506,579.90 $3,536,064.38

Balance, June 30, 1969 " ENDOWMENT FUND

Income Bequests and Gifts

$ 356,307.J 4

Income for Twelve Months Ended June 30, 1969 Add-Ballance, July 1, 1968

$ 356,307.14

Ballance, June 30, 1969

$6,232,963.] 6

5,876,656.02

CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND

Income Contributions

9,843.8]

Expense3 Entertainment and Gifts

10,000.27

1969

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Excess of Expenses Over Income '" . Balance, July I, 1968

156.46 6,577.15

Balance, June 30, 1969

6,420.69

REPORT OF AUDITOR August 13, 1969 To the Board of Directors Masonic Home of Missouri Saint Louis, Missouri GENTLEMEN: Pursuant to engagement, we have prepared this report preliminary to our formal report of the Masonic Home of Missouri, to be submitted to the Board of Directors at a later date. We examined the books and records of the secretary for the period July 1, 1968 to June 30, 1969. Our examination covered the General Fund, Building Fund, Special Fund, Reserve Fund, Endowment Fund and Christmas and Entertainment Fund. We present the following summaries of the assets and liabilities of the various funds at June 30, 1969. GENERAL FUND Assets Cash in Mercantile Trust Company ..... $125,557.46 Cash in Mercantile-Commerce Trust Co.Payroll Account . 6,000.00 Cash in Petty Cash Fund . 200.00 Inventories-Provisions and Supplies .. Investments . Due from St. Louis Union Trust Co. Trustee-Gussie. L. Grenner Estate . Due from Tower Grove Bank and Trust Co., AgentEndowment Fund . . Due from Endowment I'und Unexpired Insurance Inventory-Cemetery Lots .

$131,757.46 36,406.35 53,706.55 11,986.92 500.00 366.84 15,149.35 411.00 $ 250,284.47

Liabilities Accounts Payable . Accrued Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Accrued Withholding Taxes . Suspense Account-Donat~ons Not Allocated

$ 48,005.58 600.82 2,575.80 3,J84.70 54,366.90 $ 195,917.57

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

2,059.05 35,509.45 77.45

37,645.9S

. .

1969

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

SPECIAL FUND Due from Mercantile Trust Company, Agent Securities

Balance in Special Account

$ 923,673.34

499.19 923,174.15

RESERVE FUND $

Due from Mercantile Trust Company, Agent Secu ri ties

2,182.87 3,602,393.78

Reserve for Loss on Investme11lS

$3,604,576.65 68,512.27

Balance in Reserve Fund

$3,536,064.38

ENDOWMENT FUND Assets Due from Tower Grove Bank & Trust Company, Agent United States Bonds Other Bonds Real Estate Loans Stocks .... Inventory-Cemetery Lots

14,799.48 446,890.68 3,459,720.50 23,604.43 3,010,804.65 41.00

$6,955,860.74

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

$720,668.44 1,862.30 366.84

$ 722,897.58 Balance in Endowment Fund

$6,232,963.16

CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND Cash in Boatmen's National Bank

6,420.69

The bank balances appearing in these funds were confirmed by reconciling certificates, received directly from the depositaries, with the stated book balances. We examined the securities in the General Fund. On the other funds, we examined the statements as of June 30, 1969 from the Mercantile Trust Company and the Tower Grove Bank and Trust Company, Agents. The inventories of provisions and supplies are stated as shown on the inventory sheets prepared by the management. . Securities acquired prior to June 30, 1968 are stated at values listed in the report for June 30, J968. Securities acquired during the current fiscal year are listed at cost on purchases and market value at date of acquisition by bequests, etc. The cemetery lots we listed at $1.00 per grave. If you desire any additional information relative to this report, we shall be pleased to have you call upon us. Respectfully submitted, HARVEY & WAGENER, Certified Public Accountants.

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RESULT OF ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

Ballots were cast, and the following were elected: .... Gmnd JU as ter . .. Deputy Gmnd Master . .Senior Gmnd Warden Junior Grand TVarden Gmnd Treasurer . .Grand SecTetary

J. Morgan Donelson. William H. Chapman. Thomas J. Davis, Jr. W. Hugh McLaughlin William H. Vtz, Jr.. Elmer ''''. Wagner.

REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY

R.W. Bro. Elmer W. Wagner presented the Report of the Grand Secre路 tary which was received, and is as follows: SUMMARY OF LODGE WORK

113,148 1,711 2,511 2,180 2,095

Total Membership, June 30, 1969 Net Loss Initiated Passed Raised SPECIAL ORDER OF HEALING

None. COMMISSIONS TO DF.PUTIFS

Commissions were issued to all the District Deputy Grand Masters. DUPLICATE CHARTERS

Clintonville Lodge No. 482. Galena Lodge No. 515. CHARTERS ARRESTED

None. CHARTERS GRANTED

Harold O. Grauel Lodge No. 672, Cape Gi~ardeau, Mis.'iouri. as of September 29, 1969. LODGES CONSOLIDATED

Westville Lodge No. 202, Westville, Missouri, consolidated with Marceline Lodge No. 481, Marceline, Missouri, on July 20, 1968. Itaska Lodge No. 420, St. Louis, Missouri, consolidated with Meridian No.2, St. Louis, Missouri, on October 7, 1968. Golden Lodge No. 47.:), Golden City, Missouri, consolidated with Lockwood No. 521, Lockwood, Missouri, on April 10, 1969. Wheeling Lodge No. 434, Wheeling, Missouri, consolidated with Friendship Lodge No. 89, Chillicothe, Missouri, on April 22, 1969. COURTESIES

Eighty-five requests have been made to Sister Jurisdictions to confer degrees for Missouri lodges; and 43 requests have been made to Missouri lodges by Sister Jurisdictions.

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1969

DISPENSATIONS

By order of Grand Master "Mooney dispensations were issued as follows: October 7, 1968, to M.W. Bro. George F. Morrison, P.G.M., St. Louis, Missouri, to dedicate new temple of Valley Park Lodge No. 629, Valley Park, Missouri, on Tuesday, October 15, 1968, at 7:30 p.m. October 11, 1968, to M.vV. Bro. Harold O. Grauel, P.G.M., Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to lay the cornerstone and dcdicate the new temple of Magnolia Lodge No. 626 at 3502 Grace Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, on Sunday, October 27, 1968. October II, 1968, to R.'V. Bro. .J. Morgan Donelson, Deputy Grand Master, Princeton, Missouri, to dedicate thc remodeled lodge hall of Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377 at King City, Missouri, on Sunday, October 27, 1968, at 2:00 p.m., or any suitable datc thereafter. October 17, 1968, to the War. Master of Forest Park Lodge No. 578, St. Louis, Missouri, to hold their installation of officers at Maplewood Masonic Temple, 7468 Manchester Avenue, on Saturday, October 19, 1968, becausc of damage by fire to their temple. October 18, 1968, to M.W. Bro. Martin B. Dickinson, P.G.M., Kansas City, Missouri, to lay the cornerstone of the ncw temple for Swope Park Lodge No. 617, Kansas City, Missouri. on November 9, 1968, or on any subsequent convenient datc. October 22, 1968, to R.vV. Bro. Waltcr L. Walker, Junior Grand Deacon, Neosho, Missouri, to lay the cornerstone at thc new lodge hall of Decatur Lodge No. 400 at Pierce City, Missouri, on Sunday, November 3, 1968. November 21, 1968, to the Wor. Master of Cache Lodge No. 416, St. Louis, Missouri, to hold its annual installation of officers in Pomegranate Temple, 3311 Pennsylvania Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, on Saturday, Decembcr 14, 1968, at 8:00 p.m. December 10, 1968, to M.W. Bro. Morris E. Ewing, P.G.M., Morrisville, Missouri, to lay the cornerstone of the new high school building at Mountain Grove, Missouri, on Sunday, December 15, 1968, or on any subsequent convenient date. December 10, 1968, to the Wor. Master of Cass Lodge No. 147, Harrisonville, Missouri, to confer the degrees on Forrest Lee McGraw, according to Section 13.110, and under the supervision of the Grand Lccturer or his personal representative. December 27, '1968, to R.W. Bro. Alton Bray, D.D.G.M. (49th District), Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to formally dedicate the Lodge Room located in the new Masonic Temple at Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on Broadway near the intersection of Highway No. 61, on Sunday, January 12, 1969. (This authorization is limited to the Lodge Room only because the Temple is not ready for dedication). December 27, 1968, to the Wor. Master of Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520, St. Louis, Missouri, to hold its annual installation of officers at the Maplewood Masonic Temple, 7468 Manchester Ave., Maplewood, Missouri, on Saturday, January 4, 1969. January 24, 1969, to M.W. Bro. Robert L. Aronson, P.G.M., St. Louis, Missouri, to lay the corncrstone of the new Masonic Temple of Mizpah Lodge No. 639, St. Louis County, Missouri; and thereafter to conduct the Ceremony of Dedication, on Sunday, February 9, 1969. In the cvent the ceremonies cannot occur on that date, then at some future convenient date to be determined by you. April 14, 1969, to R.W. Bro. Dale Hcath, District Deputy Grand Master (6th District), King City, Missouri, to conduct dedication ceremony at Stanberry Lodge No. 109, Stanberry, Missouri, on Sunday, April 20, 1969, at 2:00 p.m. June 20, 1969, to the Wor. Master of Joachim Lodge No. 164, Hillsboro, Missouri,

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to confer the third degree on five Fellow Crafts in the gymnasium of the Hillsboro Junior High School, on Saturday, June 21, 1969, starting at 9:00 a.m. July 7, 1969, to the Wor. Master of Southwest Lodge No. 466, Southwest City, Missouri, to hold an "outdoor meeting" for the conferral of a Third Degree on Saturday, August 2, 1969, on a dedicated area, previously described for Masonic purposes. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

The Grand Master appointed the following Grand Representatives: Benito Gabriel de Jesus Donald W. Schenck Arnaldo Pertence .J. H. Moore, III

Guanabara (Brazil) Montana Minas Gerais (Brazil) China

NOMINATIONS FOR GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

Fielding A. Poe, Jr.

Alabama

The following Grand Representatives were nominated by M.W. Bro. William R. Denslow and their commissions issued during this fiscal year: Lloyd S. Morgan, Jr. Lloyd E. Poore

Minas Gerais-Brazil Pernam buco-Brazil

FIFTY - YEAR IBU1TONS PRF_'iENTED

JUNE 30, 196B-JUNE 30, 1969 Acacia No. 602-0tto L. McDaniel, Harold G. Newman Adair No. 366-Dionesio Trinei Agency No. lO-Austin ]-I. Krumme, Lewis Hull, Sr. Albert Pike No. 219-Gcorge Walter Ernest Algabil No. 544-John H. Mackay, Homer P. Dyson Alpha No. 659-Lewis L. Morgan Alton No. 255-H. Bert Holmes, Elza Payne Anchor No. 443-Edward Herman Geers, Clarence M. Weil, Joseph F. Stickley Ancient Craft No. 377-H. J. Marr, Walton C. Frank, L. V. Hastings Ancient Landmark No. 356-0tho B. Lynch, R. V. Wood Appleton City No. 412-H. R. Howard, William J. Ingels, E. W. Williams, Charles Morgan, Harry C. Schlictman Apollo No. 529-John C. Weiler, Sr., Arthur Zbaren, Morris .J. Yawitz Arcana No. 389-Neal D. Purdy, George C. Foster A1'chie No. 633-Perry L. Garland Ash GTOve No. lOO-Samuel King Ashlar No. 306-Harris D. Rogers Aurora No. 267-Artbur HirschhausclJ, Phil C. Krctchmar, Coleman Cornblcth Barnes No. 116-]. V. Holmes BanzesvilleNo. 353-James Riley McIntosh Bony No. 367-Norval Evert Edens Beacon No. 3'-:"-Roy R. Taylor, Harry C. Klug, Tipp A. Crockett, William. I'. Gruel, Albert C. Mogler, Charles R. Lucas, Harry H. Weibel, Henry W. Schreimann, Clarence K Goessling, August Scharp, George P. Stiehl, Fred C. Haessermann, Herman F. A. Weisz, Harry E. Heitgrass, August C. Johnson, Oliver H. Moeller, John F. Redemsky, Arthur F. Lueke, Charles W. Peake, Roscoe Hillenkoetter, Robert Riesner Belton No. 450-Allen Ives Reid, Dean Chaffin

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1969

Bee Hive No. 393-Samuel L. Goodman Benjamin Franklin No. 642-William Kesslinger, Harry J. Coplan Berlin No. 378-Claud R. Estep, William F. SneIl Bethany No. 97-Alva R. Hunter Binning No. 150-Milton A. Murphy Bismarck No. 4I-Russell J. Barger Bogard No. IOI-John F. Edwards Bmnson No. 587-William Jewett Hayes, George Austin Dillon Brayme1' No. 135-Merle B. North, Leslie B. Kincaid, Hobart M. Clark Breckenridge No. 3J4-James O. McCorkendale, James E. Dunn, Harry A. Housel Bridgeton No. 80-Roy Tompkins, Joseph A. Chartrand Brookfield No. 86-Lee S. McElhinney, Harry Lee Barber, Frederick Earl Brown, Kenneth M. Duncan, George A. Reilly Brotherhood No. 269-Arch B. Collier, Byron L. Gaunt, William R. Evcrhart, Jake W. Neighbor Bucklin No. 23J-Elbert L. Nickerson Butler No. 254-William E. Kinney, Albert J. Durst Cache No. 4I6-Adolph F. Glatt, Horace Monagan, Isaac Roy Chrysler, William E. Paule, William H. Hartman. Arthur W. Weis, Robert F. Weis, Robert F. Smith, Louis H. Renfrow, Herman 1. Hammer Cairo No. 486-Edwin Wright Edwards Calhoun No. 552-RusseII Avery Callao No. 38-D. Clay Cook Cambridge No. 63-William J. Jones, Warner C. Yates, James E. Amfahr Canopy No. 284-William H. Lloyd Cad Junction: No. 549-Fred B. Kannier Cecile Daylight No. 305-Millcr C. Morgan Censer No. I72-Roy H. Cherry, Earl Edwards, Edgar C. M. Burkhart Centertown No. 61I-James R. Eckenberger â&#x20AC;˘ Chamois No. 185-Lucine Perry Charit), No. 331-Daniel H. Holmes. H. John Egli, Jr., Robert J. Hauck, William L. Gee, Herbert O. Gel'ding, Herman D. Rock, Loraine H. Demaree, Samuel 'V. Bell, Jesse J. FrideII, Everett C. Howard, Lloyd A. Walker, Lester W. Bermond, Jack B. Maupin, W'illiam A. Moore, LeRoy Campbell, Alvah P. Clayton, Jr., Floyd M. Sprague Christian No. 392~Bernel Diaz Peerson Clarence No. 662-Preston Vest Walker Clarksville No. 17-James A. Estcs, William L. Gilmore Clay No. 207-Raymond C. Crow Clayton No. 60I-William A. Langtry, Edwin J. Bauer, Louis John Weber Clifton Heights No. 520-William Hartman, John H. Brooks, William A. Schmidt Clinton No. 548-Raymond S. Frensdorf, Harry England Clintonville No. 482-Urless Huff, Roy M. Hull Coldwater No. 485-\Vayne Lywrgus 'Villhoite, }:arl Clarence Swearngin Colon) No. 168-Huber Hobart l-~ngland Columbia No. 53'I-George \-\T. Leber Composite No. 369-Harvey H. Miller Concordia No. 464-C. F. Stigdon Cornerstone No. 323-Edward A. Grossman, Edgar N. Chard Cosby No. 600-Stanton L. Hamilton Cosmos No. 282-Russell C. MacKinnon, Adolph H. Rosenberg, Samuel M. Rosenberg, Frank H. Hoell, Phillip Paul Siegfried, Louis Silverstein, Edwin A. Boeck, Woodworth Smith, Carl H. Yackey, Arthur '\T. Schisler CountT)' Club No. 656-Dunlap Vanice, Jr., Harry H. McPherson

1969

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Cmft No. 287-Walter H. McDonald, Ralph Wm. Stork Craig No. 606-Goolcy C. Crow, Lincoln Ross Lowe Crane No. 519-Cecil R. Wilson Crescent Hill No. 368-Henry C. Baie, Posey E. Askew Cuba No. 312-George Reeves, Harrison Souders, Jacob Souders Cunningham No. 525--Walter S. Andrews Decatu1' No. 400-Edward W. Hellweg, Edgar L. Gossage DeSoto No. 119-Ernest S. Drew, Herman C. Knauer East Gate No. 630-Colonel C. Hanes, Herbert Watson, Edwin S. Allen, Mont M. Silvey, Marvin O. Hoyle, .James L. Campbell, Howard W. Bartlow, Alex F. Olson, Leland C. Wheeler, Sr., W. f'rank Bicknell Easter No. 575-)ohn L. Marsden Elmer No. 648-Edgar Lowell Dale, Hugo Conley Euclid No. 505-Roy R. Powell, Albert S. Storm, Ruby S. Laventhal, Richard D. Paton, Fred W. Diestelhorst, Frank H. Rocklage, Carl H. Schulz, Rosgar E. Voight, Abraham Berkowitz, Theodore Y. Cool, Oliver F. Mende EU1'eka No. 73-Alfred E. Carson, William F. Snell, Lloyd Herring, .Toe L. KCIldrich, Lorance Storer, Claude Bittiker Excello No. 332-William Bradley Pector Excelsior No. 441-Charles 'V. Granger, Earl Bowman Fairfax No. 483-William M. Sly Farmington No. 132-A. S. Koester, W. C. Robinson Fellowship No. 345-Luther C. Owen, Maurice Adolph St. Clair Fenton No. 281-R. W. R. George Winter, Harry D. Ford Ferguson No. 542-.John Albert Epple, George King Durham, Robert Bythel Durham, George Schaefer Land, Fred William Schneider Forest City No. 214-Bertram S. Fairbank, Clate Schaefer Forest Park No. 578-Albert Henry Zirkel, Fred Nicol, George Sigmund, George J. Deutsch Friend No. 352-Robert R. Farthing, Jacob E. Holt, Fred O. Wadc FriendshitJ No. 89-Donald Chapman, Sr., .John Earl Hill Fulton No. 48-Cecil A. Crump, \V. Scott Fox GaTTett No. 359-C. C. Pyle Gate City No. 522-Howard C. Michelson, Simon E. Bacher, ~ichard Jacob. Roy J. Huhn, Charles T. Skinner, Miles J. Henley, John W. Gourley, Harold G. J. Blackman, Lothair L. Schoenheit, Earl E. Stalder, Ralph E. Clark, Robert Lid>son, Abe O. Sacklin, William G. Thompson, William W. Able, Richard H. Martin, Ernest W. Martin Gentryville No. 125-John W. Patton George Washington No. 9-Kennie Loy Crick man, Don Ceylon Bowman, Robert Christian Brinkman, Eugene Edward Brucker Good Hope No. 218-Walter E. Hoffman, Robert Nistler, Fred Hohnstrater, Fred A. Stoehr, Sigmund T. Trattner, Alfred Theby, Earl T. Woodson Graham No. 289-Lawrence }'ay Loftier, George A. Greesoll, Jr. Grandview No. 618-Forrest E. .Jones, Cecil Hall, Crawford KIap G1'anite No. 272-Wilbur W. Howe, Lowell Glaze Gray Summit No. 173-Alexander Muehler Greenville No. 414-George R. Smith Griswold No. 178-John W. Dyke Hale City No. 216-Archic C. Baker Hannibal No. 188-Jay R. Lawyer, Albert Harlan Castle, Harrison \"'-hite, Arch C. Dalton, John S. Jayne Hannon)' No. 499-Roy Keller. Oscar A. Hagen, Frederick G. Avey Havana No. 21-.Tasper R. Sweat

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1969

Hayti No. 571-Earl Raybuck, I-liaman Kohn Hebron No. 354-William Turner Berry, Maurice R. Barth Helena No. 1l7-Horace A. Holt Hennon 'No. 187-M. C. Feller Heroine No. 104-Jacob 1. Allen, Ralph E. Eldridge, Max Greenberg, Herman Greenstein, Elmer J. Jacobs, Jacob J. Knebel, Sidney Lewine, John Mednikow, Herman Passamanek, Phillip Small, Edward J. Wolf, George Nowick, Samuel Green路 herg, Jacob Davis, William Birenboim, Nathan Fox, David Frankenstein, Phil T. Graham, Louis Ziman, Carl F. Crockett Hickmy Hill No. 21 I-George :F. Plummer Higbee No. 527-Claud Lewis Higginsville No. 364-Edmon W. Vaughan Hope No. 251-Julius W. Lindauer, Leslie George Yeager, Floyd Isbell Koirtyo路 hann Independence No. 76-CharIcs H. Worley, Samuel Sanderson Schooler, Wil路 liam F. Cromwell, Lewis Vernon Harris, Finis W. Owen Ionia No. 381-Carl T. Buehler, Harvey C. Roark, Hugh M. Atwell, Henry W. Feller, Noah Payne, Milton K. Artz, Robert Fogelman Ionic No. 154-Daniel ByeI' Stevens Irondale No. 143-James Province, Edward Blum Ivanhoe No. 446-Cliflord R. Anderson, Albert O. Arnold, Carroll \\'. Berry, Arthur C. Carl, "Villard S. Chambers, John A. Leibeda, Elmer K. Musick, John H. Oesterhaus, Oscar Clay Smith, Carl Harold Collins, I-Jarmon R. Brown, Herbert A. Roes, Bert E. McJilton, Paul E. Bindley, Albert S. Coomer, Cal H. Howard, James M. Keys, Arthur F. Schopper, Fred R. Walrod, Clark Wier, George E. Parrish, Earl A. Blackman, O. Paul Luther, Harvey D. Pollard, George E. Bischoff, Herbert 1.. Broughton, Harry F. Kelly, Clarence Frank Secor, John Millar, Martin Berns, Detlef C. Diederichsen, Hugh Johnson Goudelock, Earl E. Albright, Ira T. Minteer, Louis A. Cumonow, Oliver Jesse Deckert, John Frank Perky, Earl N. Daniels, Robert P. Harbord, Bernard J. Mapes, Arthur G. North, Karl Z. Rostagno, Eugene Albert Klinger, Arthur Mag, Fred Richard Suddarth, Raymond A. Barrows, William F. Henze, l;red Lindle Noll, William G. Rally, William S. Weed fall , Joy S. Morgan, .J. :Firth Charlesworth, Thomas Lynn Evans, Warren 1.. Garfield, Roy Thomas Gleason, William Robert McCulley, Clay C. Rogers Jameson No. 500-Forrest W. Everly Jamesport No. 564-Homer 'Valker, Charles Lee Goodbar Jasper No. 398-Vernie W. Radford, Clarence M. Cline Jefferson No. 43-Michael .1. McEntire Jennings No. 640-Raymond C. Luecke, Ira J. Matlock, Oliver K. Koeneman, Christ W. Pieper Jewel No. 480-Lesler Pearce, 1.. A. Bockenstette, James B. Rowe Joachim No. 164-A. Hardin Blake, Jr., Tony E. Schneider Tonesbwrg No. 457-Robert Hunter .Toplin No. 335-Morris Marion Boyd, Frederick H. Gartung, Earl W. 'Veygandt, Alan P. Miller, Earl F. Weeks, Jay Klein Kansas Cit)' No. 220-Herbert Co Chisholm, Charles E. Yeoman, Joseph G. Hall, Harvey A. Wolf, William A. Munday Kennett No. 68-John Mayberry, Wm. Henry Mayberry Keystone No. 243-James E. Woodard, Ernest E. Fries King Hill No. 376-Perry 1.. Bowersox, Harry A. Reece, Oscar .J. Classen Kirksville No. 105-H. 1.. Crosser, Ray R. Frogge, Harold Harkey, Samuel T. Roulst.on, Claude K. Snider, Lewis ''\T. Osborn, Harold I. Harris Kirkwood No. 484-Edwin C. Linnemeyer, William F. Kurre Knob Noster No. 245-George \Villiam \Vinkler

1969

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Laclede No. 83-Jess Easley Lamar No. 292-Robert L. Barth, Ben Daetwyler, Julius Snip Lambskin No. 460-Benjamin Margulois, A. .J. Aschoff, C. F. Kreutzer, G. A. Blair, T. L. Reese La Monte No. 574-William Robert Walker, L. Foye Wade, August C. Schaeffer. Alexander B. Ferguson Lanes Prairie No. 531-Sherman Bishop, James A. Anderson Latimer No. 145-George Irwin Self Leadwood No. 598-James Guy Lumos Lebanon No. 77-Harry Mason, James '\T. Collins Lexington No. 149-Henry S. Mignery Liberty No. 31-Louis Henkel, Wesley .J. Vaughn, Wilson Searcy Lick Creek No. 302-Jimmie Scobee Menefee Unn No. 326-John Bourgeret, James K. Mantle, Cumberland R. Ferguson Lock Sp1'ings No. 488-L. R. Roy Huffman Lodge of Light No. 257-James A. Kennedy Lodge of Truth No. 268-Perle Crawford, Earl B. Farris Lowry City No. 403-W. Elzie Lawson, Richard B. Lacy, Thomas A. Hatfield McDonald No. 324-Wallace Bruce Pryor, Paul Russell Hall Mt. Hope No. 476-Hugh S. Morgan Mt. Moriah No. 40-Reuben W. Marlow, Harry Graham, John C. Steininger, Oliver S. S. Athy, William O. Skerritt, Henry J. Kolde, William Dickson, Henry J. Steinbruegge, Joseph Feldman, John H. Biddle, Frank C. Mitchell, Roland P. Giese, Fred C. Rohn, Stevenson A. Dobyne, Elmer J. Hafner, August Otto, Ernest O. Shoulders, Daniel Staehle, Jr., Edward Konrad Pietsch, William Henry Beck, Oliver J. Behrend, Gasper H. Filson, Walter August Kamp, William F. Krenning, Frank G. Oestereich, Elmer G. Sappington Mt. Washington No. 614-Charles T. Tunget, Kenneth P. Jaques, Lee Ellis Mathews, Harry F. Barbour, Charles W. Heck, Clyde R. Dickey, William Scholze Mt. Zion No. 327-John Reasons, Thomas L. Johnson Madison JATo. 9J-Jesse Fisher Magnolia No. 626-Martin E. Lehmann, Adam G. Pausch, Marion Wallace, John T. Ragsdale, Jr., Weaver H. Allen, William B. Frey, Arthur J. Fries, Edgar H. Wandel, Alfred H. Powers, William Thiele Maplewood No. 566-Eugene L. Rush, Charles A. Hebermehl, Reuben Wm. Tapperson Marceline No. 481-William E. Vogt, James F. Dowell, Leo DowcIl Marcu.'S No. iiO-Roy Benjamin Shetley, George Washington Eaker Mechanicsville No. 260-Lcland Fulkerson, Sublett Stewart Melville No. 458-James Landon Cowan Me1'idian No.2-Gear L. McCormick, George L. Rixmann, Louis '\Teenick, Arthur G. Pollvogt, Leo A. Jaudis, James Bodner, Charles F. Moehle, Otto Beling, Albert A. Kuhne, Herman W. Reuter, Walter A. Vogler Middle Fabius No. 244-0scar Reed, Hobart H. Lewis Missow'i No. i-Arthur John .Brauer, Royal B. Clark, Charles E. Kientzler, Benjamin 1;. Taylor, George H. Coulson Mizpah No. 639-Edwin Henry Heineck, Philip W. Diesel Moberly No. 344-Clyde A. Fawks, Elbert E. Harrison, Charles E. Tulley, Robert L. Kingsbury, Thomas S. Fleming, Paul Stevenson, Lloyd A. Vierra Monett No. i29-Earl F. Carlin, Don A. Davenport, Homer Otto Squibb, Robert R. Wilson Montgomery' No. 246-Horace '\T. Page Montmse No. 408-Glen S. Elliston Moscow No. 558-Wallace I. Mitchell

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1969

Mound Cit), No. 294-William Gillis Naphtali No. 25-Edwin H. Schmidt, Ernest J. Schmidt, Isadore Sacks, William F. Stein, Charles Ladenberger Neosho No. 247~Henry A. Clark New Bloomfield No. 路60~C. Beauchamp Fleming, James Milton Bennett New London' No. 307-H'arry G. ""eaver Nineveh No. 473-0. Carol Fletcher Nodaway No. 470-R. Bruce Montgomery, Charles S. Foster, Ernest Kessler, William W. Bills Northeast Lodge No. 643-Lester F. Snorgrass Occidental No. 163-Gustave Charles Fischer Olive Branch No. 576-Morris L. Schainker, Oliver William Appel, Otto Schimmell, Lewis .J. Stiers, Arthur \V. Langhauser, \VaIter R. Jordan Oregon No. 139-E. Ward Headley, Thomas 1. Kreek, Hugh O. Pennel Orient No. 546-John Roy Beach, Albert Earl Elias, Jay Brooks 'Vater, Theodore Robert LaRue, Robert Scott Raymond, Jack Rollin Thomas Osage No. 303-August E. Elliott O'Sullit/an No.7-Thomas J. Wright Palmyra No. I8-Mackey Howell Pan-ott No. 30S-Zed W. Riggs, Clyde F. Dannar Pattonsburg No. 65-Henry Hatch Green Perryville No. 670-George H. Bredall Perseverance No. 92-Harry Gabriel Shaffner, David E. Fields, Evan E. Angle, Rufus A. Angle Pilg1'im No. 652-Edwin F. Bredenkoetter Plato No. 469-John VV. Turner Plattsburg No. 113-Jewell V. Marsh, Jesse Wilbur Wilkerson Pleasant Grove No. 142-CJayton Haire Pleasant Hope No. 467-Clarence Raymond Benton Point Pleasant No. 176-PhiJo LeSieur, J1'. Po 1m" Star No. 79-John Grossman, Julius Willman, Alfred Richter, Rudolph Schneider, Louis Wissler Pomegranate No. 95-Albert Joseph Lieder, Elmer I'. Hacker, Harold Wm. Mauer, Henry Scherstuhl, Wm. F. J. Wundrack, John C. Mutschler, Edwin Charles \Veschler, Charles Waterman Corey, Sr. Poplar B'luff No. 209-Ralph Buehrig, Francis .J. Schweitzer, Ralph R. Redwine Prai1'ie Home No. 503-Arthur \V. Bodamer, Sr., Lester L. Kirschman, Carl A. Bodamer, Ben Henderson Pride of the J1!est No. 179-Theodore C. IIunicke, William F. Grisbeck, Clarence Wilson, Clayton C. Cary, Horace Williams Putnam No. 190-Leonard S. Markel Pythagoms No. 383-Arthur G. Salyer Ralls No. 33-Walter Bradford Yager, Edwin Ray Cupp Ravenwood No. 20J-Harvey Ernest Hodgins, Sie Ralston Rich Hill No. 479-Ernest W. Long Richland No. 385-Fred B. Manes Rolla No. 213-Roy Thomas Studley, John Stone Hoffman, Carl Phillip Fink Rosehill No. 550-Frank Luther Davis, Franklin Scott Dunham, John Daniel Eby, Clarence Edward Evans, Harry Henze, Robert Henry Niederluck, Ray Ellis White, Charles Louis Towell Rothville No. 426-Spencer Grubbs Rural No. 316-Cecil Ray Palmer, William H. Love, Charles E. Rigsby, John Rizley, John Hughes, Frank Leibel St. Clair No. 273-Robert F. Hull

1969

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

St. James No. 230-Emery W. Allison St. John's No. 28-Raymond W. Wilber, Ernest W. Christ, William Era Hicks, Fred Constable, Fred Albert Clark, Sr., Charles Edward Wilcox St. Joseph No. 78-Ralph Waldo Hay, David P. Symon, Samuel E. Senor, H. H. Smoot, Lester Crawford Gartin, Clarence Vernon Woodside, Hugh Edwin Johnson, Charles Robert Mooney, Sr. St. Louis Lodge No. 20-Leon Cohen, Nathan Fry, Charles P. Orchard St. Marks No. 93-5. N. Nunley, C. Roy Rudolph, Harris Foster, Guy C. Smith, Barney A. Hamilton, Ben Fowler Salisbury No. 20B-James E. Philpott, Val Jean Phelps, Elmer N. Cox, George B. Winkelmeyer Samaritan No. 424-Hy C. Thompson Sarcoxie No. 293-Virgil 1. Scroggs Savannah No. 71-C. C. Hardin Sedalia No. 236-Fred M. Lange, S. Monte Kolbohm Senath No. 513-H. Sam Jones, Charles B. Baker Sheffield No. 625-Robert Oscar Fulton, Harry L. Knecht, Leonard F. Owens Shekinah No. 256-Roy C. Colin Shelbina No. 228-Emmett F. Hangar Sheldon No. 371-Duswald S. Beaman, A. Leland Lipscomb Sikeston No. 31O-James P. Johnson Solomon No. 271-Earl Sanders, Arthur C. Marx, Sr., Robert Cummings, Otto .J. Grobe, Oscar Jackson O'Bryant, Linsley M. Lungaard, Harry K. Hayes, George M. Thompson, Sr., Herman Green, Rothell E. Pipkin, Earl J. McCrory, Floyd V. Wiegel, Roy E. Weaver, Ralph Addison Day, William J. Sayers, Landrum C. Cox, Benjamin P. Schneider South Gate No. 547-Earl W. Whitacre, Lee Bethon, Curtis Bennett, Edward M. Love, Jr., Jacob Cecil Weaverling, Henry Jacob Talge, Roy H. Herbst, Irving Jay Lockwood Star No. 419-Casper Kamm Stella No. 538-Gottlieb E. Barlow Sturgeon No. 174-Robert Wharton, Ed. E. Goslin Swope Park No. 617-Clyde O. Beck Temple No. 299-George E. Seufert, John P. Ake, William N. Bacus, William S. Garrison, Louis J. Klein, Ralph E. Burgess, Vivian Hanna, William L. Nightcap, Albert Penny, Gerald F. Reed, Sherwood D. R. Smith, Flavel E. Johnson, Harry C. Utley Texas No. 177-0scar Coats, Frank A. Harris Theo. Roosevelt No. 661-Theodore Arnold Oberhellman, John T. Heard, Sr. Tower Grove No. 631-Edward A. Bircher, Edward ,V. Loida, Edward Svoboda, Jacob Nauert, Edward J. Heger Trenton No. lli-Harry Jackson Chumbley, Loren L. Drummond, William A. Bond, Jesse E. Peterman, Timothy S. Bullock, Oscar Thomas Noel, Joseph Harold Cook, Elbert M. Gardner, James Rockwell LeHew, Arthur H. Ferguson Triangle No. 638-William Edward Kincaid, George Richard Fox, Maynard Samuel Stillman, Wm. E. (Jack) McMahan Trilumina No. 205-John Showalter, Willie J. Plattner, Henry W. Begeman, Conrad L. Robinson Trinity No. 641-John McElhiney Twilight No. 114-Anthony J. Wageman, Morris F. Walker, Isidor M. Victor, Walter S. Sale Tuscan No. 360-Rudolph A. Kasting Tyro No. 12-]. Russell Queen United No.5-Dee T. Lishman, Arthur C. Dacy, Edward L. Stracke, Dennis D. Stockberger, Irving W. Schwab, Chauncey D. Dunlap, Ray D. Dunlap, Hoyd Z.

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Morris, Edward COlTigan, W. C. Slone, William L. Kuhn, Carl Georgc Sauerman, Charles H. Walch Union No. 593-August A. Steinbeck Unionville No. 21O-Eldon Rohbins, Marion D. Korn, Keith E. MorJ?;an, Thos. J. Patterson University No. 649-Joseph H. Grand, Frank O. Bittner Vandalia No. 491-Will P. Amfahr, Albert H. Witmeyer Vineel No. 62-Charles E. Howard, Ahner Bolton Basye 111akanda No. 52-Emmctt Benson, Homer E. Dunham, Charles Hudson Coopcr, Joseph E. Compton, John W. Darhy, Hugh T. Furry, Lue C. Lozier Wan-enton No. 609-J. William Mader rVashington No. 87-Bailey Floyd Waynesville No. 375-Loren Claud Rigsby, Horace T. Robinson Webster No. 98-Ballard Watters, Clyde C. King, J. Stanley Elmore Webster Groves No. 84-Robert M. Gibson, Leonard C. Martin, William J. Irvin, Robert C. Wendell. Roland Acker If!ellston No. 6J3-Harry Conrad, Henry T. Salzman, Raymond E. Talley, Walter F. Strayhorn, Frank J. Helderle, Stuart N. Gieselman, Edwin E. Hartman, Clyde M. Miller, Alfred I'. Joerding, Harvey A. Bennett, Omer J. Smilh Wellsville No. 194-Roy W. Moser rVest Gate No. 445-Theodore Henry Damme, Garnet Crawford Lyltle, Harry Seam, George Theis, Arthur Henry Woerheide, Cecil Clair Robertson WestjJm路t No. 340-Ludus Shoup, Arthur J. Daniel, Nicholas Poiallis, R. Earl Rohinson, Millard C. Wright, D. Edgar Cohn, Lester Ferguson, Thos. S. Kapsomalis, Arthur W. Naylor, Earl Cohurn O'Dowd, Egbert Benson McClure, George C. Mattics, Waltcr G. Smith, Orville M. Snell, Logan F. Wyrick, Clay Engel Wheeling No. 434-Raymond A. Hendrix, William Wisenhaupt IVhitesville No. 162-Loyal Worthington. Orley Wall IVillm'd No. 620-Dorscy Shumate rryaconda No. 24-Preslon Lewis Xenia No. 50-Vl'alter Coleman York No. 563-Anhur H. Rciman. Bruce Robert Pennington, Raymond A. Disney Zalma No. 545-William L. Allison leredatha No. 189-George F. Mathews, Charles Greenberg, John Bill Jamieson, James T. Martin, Alfred E. Vaughan, Lee B. Pattel0, Robert A. Keatley There was a total of 882 fifty-year Buttons presented during this fiscal year. Respectfully submitted, ELMER W. WAGNER,

Grand Secretary. REPORT OF GRAND TREASURER

R.W. Bro. Elmer "V. Wagner presented the report of the Grand Treasurer, R.\V. Bro. William H. Utz, Jr., which was received and is ~s follows: Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri, July I, 1968 $ 1,572.63 Balance in Mercantile Commerce Trust Company, St. Louis, Missouri, July I, 1968 . 10,000.00 Received from Grand Secretary 421,505.15 81,201.44 Transfer from Agency Account Total Receipts Total Disbursements Balance June 30, 1969

$514,279.22 498,481.81 .$ 15,797.41

1969

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Consisting of: Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri Balance in Mercantile Commerce Trust Company, St. Louis, Missouri Balance in First National Bank of Kansas City, Missouri Interest in agency account

5,396.66 10,000.00 400.75

$ 15,797.4] INVEST~tENT IN

AGENCY ACCOUNT

GENERAL FUND

United States Treasury Notes Interest Rote Maturity

Par Value $. 90,000.00 50,000.00

PER CENT

5/15/71 2/15/72

.$140,000.00 United States Treasury Bills 9/25/69

.5,000.00

Total Securities $145,000.00 Uninvested Cash in Principal Account, First National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri ... Total

Can'ying Value

Market Value June 30, 1969

48,000.00

$ 86,535.00 46,590.00

$138,140.50

$133,125.00

4,917.71

$ 4,640.00

$143,058.21

$137,765.00

$. 90,140.50

483.57 $143,541.78

INVESTMENT IN AGENCY ACCOUNT PERMANF.NT FUND

United States Treasury Bonds InteTest Rate MatuTity

POl'

Value $ 40,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00 30,000.00 10,000.00 43,000.00 16,000.00 10,000.00 29,000.00

PER CENT

6/15/67/72 9/15/67/72 12/15/67/72 10/ 1/69 5/15/74 2/15/80 2/15/90 2/15/95 11/1.5/98

2Y2 2 1)2 2~

4 4 1A 4 3Y2 3

31)2

United States Treasury Notes 11/15/70 5 5/15/72 4%

Total Securities

CaTr)'ing Value

$. 40,000.00

M.arke[ Value June 30, 1969

5,000.00 25,000.00 30,050.00 10,025.00 42,590.00 ]5,915.00 10,000.00 29,000.00

$ 35,760.00 4,420.00 21,790.00 29,790.00 8,915.00 34,452.00 11,232.00 7,020.00 20,358.00

$208,000.00

$207,580.00

$,173,737.00

$ 19,000.00

2,000.00

.$ 19,171.00 2,000.00

.$ 17,890.00 1,864.00

.$ 21,000.00 $229.000.00

$. 21,171.00 $228,751.00

$. 19,754.00 $193,491.00

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

572.46 $229,323.46 Respectfully submitted, W. H. UTZ, JR., Grand Treas-urer.

REPORT OF THE AUDITOR

R.W. Bro. Elmer W. Wagner, Grand Secretary, presented the report of the Auditor, Harvey and Wagener, Clayton, Missouri, which was received, and is as follows: To the Gmnd Lodge, A.F. &- A.M. of Missouri: GENTLEMEN: Pursuant to engagement, we have examined the books and records of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri for the period from July I, 1968 to June 30, 1969, also the Masonic Home Initiation Fund, the George Washington Memorial Fund, and the Joseph S. McIntyre Library Fund for the same period and respectfully present the following report: CENERAL FUND-PER GRAND SECRETARY'S BOOKS STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS AND COMPARISON WITH BUDGET JULY

1,1968

TO JUNE

30,1969

Actual Budget Cash Receipts Per Capita Tax .$362.020.45 $363,413.58 Masonic Home Initiation Fees 27,590.00 27,000.00 George Washington Memorial Association Fees 2,759.00 2,700.00 Sale of Manuals 1,813.00 1,800.00 Dues Receipt Cards 2,077.96 2,100.00 Sale of Grand Lodge Forms and Rooks: Constitution and By-laws $ 284.00 Grand Longe Forms 505.20 Freemason Proceedings, etc. 686.00 J,475.20 700.00 Interest on Investments: Permanent Fund $8,015.00 General Fund 14,000.00 17,864.21 9,849.21 Miscellaneous 200.00 260.33 Total Budgeted Items Estate A. L. Snider Visits-D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. Total Income Receipts

775.20

3,864.21 60.33

$415,860.15 $411,913.58 $3,946.57 200.00 5,445.00

Transfer from Agency Account

$421,505.15 $421,505.15 81,201.44

Total Receipts

$502,706.59

Italics denote red figure.

Actual' Over or Under Budget $1,393.13 590.00 59.00 13.00 22.04

1969

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

498,481.81 Disbursements--Pcr Schedule Attached .$ 4,224.78 Excess of Receipts over Disbursements 11,572.63 Balance, July I, 1968 $15,797.41 Balance, June 30, 1969 Consisting of Balance in Mechanics Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri $ 5,396.66 Balance in Mercantile-Commerce Trust Com10,000.00 pany, St. Louis, Missouri-Imprest Fund .. Balance in First National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri-Interest in Agency Account Permanent Fund . 400.75 $ 15,797.41 Balance in Banks--General Fund, June 30, 1969 GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. OF MISSOURI GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS AND COMPARISON WITH BUDGET JULY

1, 1968

TO JUNE

30, 1969 Actual Ove1- or

Actual

Budget

Under Budget

By Direct Appropriation of Grand Lodge Salary-Grand Secretary . .$ 10,000.00 .$ 10,000.00 .$ 8,400.00 8,400.00 Salary-Grand Lecturer Salary-Grand Treasurer 500.00 500.00 1.34 2,148.66 2,150.00 Masonic Service Association-Per Capita 5,000 3,000.00 2,000.00 Masonic Service-Hospital Visitation Contributions to Masonic Temple Association 3,600.00 3,600.00 for Maintenance-Grand Lodge Quarters ... Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges 100.00 100.00

.$ 29,748.66 .$ 27,750.00 $1,998.66 By Requisition Grand 1\'1aster Expenses--Grand Master $ 5,433.72.$ 5,400.00 $ 33.72 4,800.00 89.37 Expenses--Grand Lecturer . 4,710.63 30.09 1,500.00 Expenses--G!and Lodge Officers and Committees 1,530.09 696.71 Conference of Grand Lodge Officers ... 1,500.00 803.29 Conference of D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. 2,500.00 1,167.55 1,332.45 124.00 Washington, D. C., Meeting 1,700.00 1,824.00 Auditing . 200.00 200.00 Grand Master's Contingent Fund 2,000.00 2,000.00 Expenses of Grand Lodge Session 9,423.31 7,500.00 1,923.31 Sesquicentennial Committee 3,032.86 5,000.00 1,967.14 .$ 28,290.35 .$ 32,100.00 $3,809.65 By Requisition of Grand Secretary Salaries--Grand Lodge Office $ 13,652.50 $ 13,500.00 $ 152.50 Employees' Tax Expense-Social Security and Federal Unemployment Insurance . 110.92 1,410.92 1,300.00 Imunnre . 52.50 500.00 447.50 Operation of Grand Lodge Office A-Printing, Postage and Stationery 195.05 4,004.95 4,200.00 Italics denote red figure.

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1,048.60 150.44 464.71 922.38 176.70 698.11 3,602.57 2,058.43 2,623.41 5,042.59

1,100.00 1,200.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 550.00 3,500.00 2,100.00 2/JOO.00 4,000.00

51.40 1,049.56 35.29 422.38 323.30 148.11 10257 41.57 123.4] 1,042..59

$. 35,908.81 $. 35,950.00

S 41.19

13-Telephone and Telegrams C-Office Equipment D-Office Supplies E-Incidental Office Expenses Incidental Travel and Expense of Grand Secretary Grand Master's Regalia Masonic Manuals Dues Receipt Cards Fifty Year Veterans Buttons Printing Proceedings By Requisition Committee on Committee on Committee on Committee on Committee on Committee on

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

750.00 $. 750.00 $ JJ6.16 9,363.84 9,500.00 186.58 413.42 600.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 4.li 695.83 700.00 24,626.72 27.500.00 2,873.28

$. 38,849.81 $. 42,050.00 $3,200.19

Total Budgeted Grand Lodge Operating Expenses .$132,797.63 .$137,850.00 $5,052.37 Masonic Home-Per Capita Tax $251,088.60 $251,745.61 $ 657.01 27,400.00 27,000.00 400.00 Masonic Home Initiation Fund George Washington Memorial Association 2,736.00 2,700.00 36.00

.$281,224.60 .$281,445.61 $ 221.01 $414,022.23 $119,295.61 $5,273.38 5,445.00 75,000.00 3,801.41 245.81 1.00 23.97

Total Expenses Payments-D.D.C.M. and D.D.G.L. Visits Transfers to Agency Account Payments-Odom Lodge No. 671 Tax-Estate A. L. Snider Bank Charge Payroll Tax Adjustment

$498,491.48 Deduct: Discount-Missouri ''''ithholding Tax.$ Discount-St. Louis Earnings Tax

6.13 3..54 9.67

Total Disbursements

......... $498,481.81 SECURITlES--PERMANENT FUND

We did not examine the securities, which are held by the First National Bank of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, as agent, but checked the statement dated June 30, 1969 as to charges and credits with the previous statement dated June 28, ]968. United States Treasury Bonds Interest Rate MatuTity

PER CENT

6/15/67/72 9/15/67/72 12/15/67/72 Italics denote red figure.

Par Value $. 40,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00

Carrying Value $. 40,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00

MarkeL Value June 30, 1969 $ 35,760.00 4,420.00 21,790.00

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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

30,000.00 10,000.00 43,000.00 ]6,000.00 10,000.00 29,000.00

30,050.00 10,025.00 42,590.00 15,915.00 10,000.00 29,000.00

29,790.00 8,915.00 34,452.00 Il,232.00 7,020.00 20,358.00

$208,000.00

.$207,580.00

$173,737.00

$ 19,000.00

.$ ]9,]71.00

2,000.00

$ 17,890.00 1,864.00

$ 21,000.00 $229,000.00 Total Securities . Uninvested Cash in Principal Account First National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri

$ 21,171.00 $228,751.00

$. 19,754.00 $193,491.00

10/ ] /69 5/15/74 2/15/80 2/15/90 2/15/95 11/15/98

4\4 4

3Y2 3

3Y2

United States Treasury Notes 11/]5/70 5 5/15/72 4~

572.46 $229,323.46

Total SECURITIES-GENERAL FtJ!\;[)

United States Treasury Notes Interest Rate 1\1 al1lril.)l

PER CENT

;)/]5/7] 2/15/72 United States Treasury Bills 9/25/69 .....

Par Value

Market Value June 30,

$ 90,000.00 50,000.00

Carrying Value .~ 90,]40.50 48,000.00

$ 86,535.00 46,590.00

$140,000.00

$138,140.50

$133,125.00

.S 5,000.00

$145,000.00 Total Securities Uninvested Cash in Principal Account First National Bank, Kansas City, Missouri Total

1969

4,917.71

.$ 4,640.00

$143,058.21

.~137,765.00

483.57 $]43,541.78

Following is a summary of the changes in the principal account of the Permanent Fund during thc year under review: Uninvested Cash, July 1, 1968 Receipts Disbursements

572.46 None None

Uninvested Cash, June 30, ]969

572.46

'Ve also checked the statcment of income and expenses and submit the following summary: Balance, July I, 1968 Income Interest Income, July 1, ]968 to June 30, 1969: United States Treasury Bonds United States Treasury Notes Expense Agent's Collection Fee Net Interest Income Transferred to General Fund Ba]ance, June 30, 1969 ...

6,970.00 ] ,045.00

8,0]5.00

7,614.25

400.75

1969

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Following is a summary of the changes and credits in the Principal Account of the General Fund: Balance, July 1, 1968 .. Transferred from Grand Lodge General Fund Receipts $ 2,000.00 U.S. Treasury Notes Matured 8jl5/68 $. 9,000.00 U.S. Treasury Bills Matured 9/26/68 .... $52,000.00 U.S. Treasury Bills Matured 9/30/68 $25,000.00 U.S. Treasury Bills Sold II/I/68 .$ 2,000.00 U.S. Treasury Bills Matured ]2/5/68 $50,000.00 U.S. Treasury Bills Sold 12/26/68 $62,000.00 U.S. Treasury Bills Matured 3/27/69 $ 5,000.00 U.S. Treasury Bills Matured 6/26/69 Disbursements $27,000.00 U.S. $50,000.00 U.S. $62,000.00 U.S. .$ 5,000.00 U.S. $50,000.00 U.S. .$ 5,000.00 U.S.

Treasury Treasury Treasury Treasury Treasury Treasury

.$ 75.000.00 .$

2,000.00 8,880.84 49,331.04 24,683.65 1,974.69 48,703.72 60,401.28 4,924.88

200,900.10 $275,900.10

.$ 26,658.34

Bills-Due 12/5/68 Bills-Due 3/6/69 Bills-Due 3/27/69 Bills Due 6/26/69 Notes-Due 2/15/72 Bills-Due 9/25/69

48,703.72 60,401.28 4,924.88 48,000.00 4,917.71 .$193,605.93 81,810.60

Transfers to General Bank Account

Balance June 30, 1969 ...

275,416.53 483.57

AGENCY INCOME ACCOUNT--GENERAL FUND

Balance July 1, 1968 . Interest Received on U.S. Treasury Bills and Notes Transferred to General Bank Account Accrued Interest Purchased

10,III.64 $

Balance June 30, 1969

9,240.05 262.43 .$

9,502.48 609.16

MASONIC HOME INITIATION FUND

100.00 27,590.00 .$ 27,690.00 27,400.00 $ 290.00

Balance July 1, 1968 Received from Lodges, July I, 1968 to June 30, ]969 Disbursements-Paid to Masonic Home . Balance June 30, 1969-Due to Masonic Home .. GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND

Balance Due July I, 1968 . Received from Lodges, July 1, 1968 to June 30, 1969

$ Disbursement-Paid to George Washington Memorial Association, February 20, 1969 . Balance June 30, 1969-Due to George Washington Memorial Association .

6.00 2,759.00 2,765.00 2,736.00

29.00

1,125.06

JOSEPH S. MCINTYRE LIBRARY FUND

Balance, July I, 1968

1969

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Receipt Interest on Savings Account . Balance in Mercantile Trust Company-Savings Account, June 30, ]969 ..

45.61 1,170.67

MILEAGE AND PER DIEM COMMITfEE

$ 24,683.32

Deposit from General Fund, October I, 1968 Mileage and Per Diem Checks Paid

24,570.60

$ Refund to General Fund Balance, June 30, 1969

112.72 112.72

The 1968 Mileage and Per Diem Committee report and cancelled checks were examined during the course of our examination. The various items in the foregoing report have been taken from the books and records of the Grand Secretary and reflect the recorded cash transactions of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri from July I, 1968 to June 30, 1969. All checks issued were examined in support of the disbursements. In checking the per capita tax received and the per capita tax paid to the Masonic Home, we found a balance of $50.35 due from the Masonic Home at June 30, 1969. We also examined approved invoices for substantially all items. Payroll records and tax returns were also inspected. The bank balances shown in the report were confirmed directly to us by the depositaries. Respectfully submitted, HARVEY & WAGENER, Certified Public Accountants. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS

M.W. Bro. Martin B. Dickinson, chairman, presented the report of the Committee on By-Laws, and moved its acceptance. Motion seconded and carried, and is as follows: The Committee on By-Laws reports that promptly after the 1968 Annual Communication it prepared the eleventh annual pocket part to the 1958 Annotated Constitution and By-Laws. This supplement contained all amendments, standing resolutions, and annotations of approved decisions and other actions of the Grand Lodge subsequent to those included in the bound volume. The 1968 actions of the Grand Lodge on matters of law were summarized, and proposals to amend the By-Laws were set out. At the direction of the Grand Master the pocket part contained the complete directory of the Grand Lodge, for easy current reference. RICHARD O. RUMER, ORESTES MITCHELL, JR., MARTIN

DICKINSON,

Chairman.

REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF CONSTITUTION

M.W. Bro. Martin B. Dickinson, chairman, presented the report of the Special Committee on Revision of Constitution and moved its adoption

1969

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

and that the amendments proposed be referred to the Committee on. Jurisrudence. Motion seconded and carried, and is as follows: The Special Committee on Revision of the Constitution reports no action. Aside from matters as to which our present constitution clearly is obsolete, by reason of which the original appointment of this committee was made, very recent discussion indicates that further and more substantial changes may be desired. It has seemed inadvisable to propose a revision until such matters have been more fully and more generalIy discussed. \VALTER

.J.

"VALKER,

MORGAN DOi\;ELSON,

MARTIN

DICKINSON,

Chairman.

REPORT OF GRAND LECTURER

R.W. Bro. Freelon K. Hadley, Grand Lecturer, presented the report of the Grand Lecturer, and moved it be received. Motion seconded and carried, and is as follows: To the Most WorshiPful Grand Lodge, A.F. OJ A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: I submit herewith my 18th annual report as your Grand Lecturer. During the past year it has been my privilege to hold schools of instruction in each of the 60 districts in the state. These schools are called by the District Deputy Grand Lecturer al the direction of the Crand Lecturer. They arc held for the benefit of the officers of the lodges in the district and all other Master Masons interested in becoming more proficient in the ritual. The attendance at these schools this year is down compared to a year ago. The attendance of lodge officers has increased slightly while the attendance of non-lodge officers has decreased. It is extremely difficult to impress on the minds of many lodge officers the importance of the ritual. It is even more difficult in a time of declining membership such as we are in at this time. Some states have compulsory regulations for lodge officers in both ritual and law and it has some good points. I am not ready to say this is what we should do. 1 think it is time for us to study the situation carefully and let the lodges know that the Grand Lodge is deeply concerned. Many times during my tenure of office I have heard of changes that should be made in our ritual. These suggested changes come from brethren in all sections of the state. Seldom, if ever, has any two brethren suggested the same change. Never has one of these changes been suggested by anyone with a full knowledge of the ritual. A lack of knowledge of the ritual is our own enemy. It was interesting to note at the Conference of Grand Masters in Washington, D.C., last February that at least three of the discussions developed into discussions of what changes, if any, should be made in Masonry. The one thing they agreed on was that there should be no change in our rituals. To this] heartily agree! The work tliat must he carried on hy this Grand Lodge cannot he done by the Grand Lodge Officers alone. They must have the assistance and cooperation of at least 200 brethren selected from all parts of the state. These brethren must be selected from the past and present masters of our subordinate lodges. It is therefore very important that the incoming worshipful master of each lodge give careful consideration and study to the brother he appoints at the bottom of his line of officers. The appointment of these men will be important to this Grand Lodge in the coming years.

1969

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

The condition of the ritual, statewide, is excellent. This is due to the work of the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. The reports submitted by these brethren show a total of 803 schools during the year with an average attendance of slightly over 13 per school. These figures would have been greater but there are still some lodges where they think the services of the District Deputy Grand Lecturer is not needed. Conducting this large number of schools requires hundreds of hours of work and thousands of miles of travel. All this is done with no thought other than to be of some service to some lodge or to some brother. This is perhaps the hardest working group of District Deputy Grand Lecturers in the history of this Grand Lodge. The work and usefulness of the Grand Lecturer would be almost at a standstill if it were not for this group of dedicated Freemasons. Recruiting and training brethren to fill vacancies which occur each year in the office of District Deputy Grand Lecturers is rapidly becoming more difficult. The reason is obvious. Brethren who are coming out of the worshipful master chair are not qualified. The training ground used, which has proved successful, is a series of sectional schools held four times a year in each of five sections of the state. These schools not only provide the present District Deputy Grand Lecturers an opportunity to practice and improve their own ritual but they also give the Grand Lecturer the needed opportunity to try Ollt brethren who might develop into good ritualists and future District Deputy Grand Lecturers. In many cases these schools have been an inducement to a new mall to become more proficient in the ritual. These meetings are held at no expense to the Grand Lodge which is just another example of the interest of this fine group. The duties of the District Deputy Grand Master are entirely different from those of the District Deputy Grand Lecturer yet the men who hold these offices work together very closely. This is as it should be. Many times I have had occasion to ask the District Deputy Grand Masters for assistance and not one has ever refused. Their Masonic spirit is wonderful and I appreciate their cooperation. Working with a group of men year after year, as I do with the District Deputy Grand Lecturers, you get to know each one personally and a spirit of fellowship and good will prevails. It would be useless for me to try to put into words the feeling I have towards these brethren who have done so much, in my behalf, for this Grand Lodge. My thanks to each one of them. The Grand Lodge Officers are always ready to lend a helping hand and I thank them for their interest. It has not only been a pleasure, but an education as well, to work for and with one of the Great Freemasons of this state, our Grand Master, M.\V. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney. Fraternally submitted, FREELON K. HADLEY, Grand Lecturer. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RITUAL

R.W. Bro. Freelon K. Hadley, presented the report of the Committee on Ritual, and moved that it be received. Motion seconded and carried and is as follows: To the Most Wonhipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The Committee held a short business session at the time of Grand Lodge to give final approval to the film strips for the lectures in the first and third degrees. There were no proposed changes submitted nor were there any requests for a ruling on any disputed point in the ritual.

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The Committee has been busy all during the year with the work connected with the operation of the "Certificate Plan." The names of the brethren who have received certificates during the year under sub-division I and II of the "Certificate Plan" will be added as a part of this report. Fraternally submitted, FREELON K. HADLEY, Chairman, 'VILLIAM W. FORRESTER, 'VILLIAM

MCCOLLUM,

MARSHALL HOLLENBECK,

MERLE GRAHAM, JOHN

HEARD.

SUBDIVISION l-ORIGINALS

4317 Walter Samuel Huntley, Ivanhoe No. 446 4318 Robert Ambrose McMenemy, Ivanhoe No. 446 4319 Oscar C. Vaughan, Union No. 593 4320 Curtis B. Gibson, Jr., Paul Revere No. 330 4321 Roy C. Knierim, Rising Sun No. 13 4322 Albert J. Crandell, Brotherhood No. 269 4323 Harold Gene Moody, Swope Park No. 617 4324 James D. Sutton, Wayne No. 526 4325 Joseph Samuel Van Dolah, Sr., Gate City No. 522 4326 Dewey Aaron Holst, Sheffield No. 625 4327 Gary Curtis Engle, Fellowship No. 345 4328 Arthur A. Mantle, Chamois No. 185 4329 Doyle Spurgeon, Chamois No. 185 4330 Chelsea Loren Stewart, Palestine No. 241 4331 Jessie Carl Thompson, Clifton Heights No. 520 4332 Stephen Ray Haile, Rich Hill No. 479 4333 Billy Lee Owens, Rising Sun No. 13 4334 Walter Kenneth Schneider, Grandview No. 618 4335 Murry J. Foster, Kirkwood No. 484 4336 Bob Dixon, Branson No. 587 4337 Charles G. Krebs, Paul Revere No. 330 4338 Robert Edward Soots, Algabil No. 544 4339 Melvin L. Buck, Fraternal No. 363 4340 Joe Ficcadenti, Temperance No. 438 4341 Odie Phipps Burton, Ferguson No. 542 4342 William Eugene Goggin, Ferguson No. 542 4343 Boyd E. Hanes, Jr., Trilumina No. 205 4344 Thomas R. Meads, Trilumina No. 205 4345 Larry Lynn Lercher, Waynesville No. 375 4346 Homer Hilton, Raytown No. 391 4347 Elwood Joseph Chancellor, Buckner No. 501 4348 Champ Terry Breeden, Jr., Fairfax No. 483 4349 Reid Meloy Swindler, Fairfax No. 483 4350 Rufus Kent Gilbert, Brentwood No. 616 4351 Andrew Jack Snead, Buckner No. 501 4352 Robert William Yates, Buckner No. 501 4353 James Dale Gibson, Alpha No. 659 4354 John Henry Rau, Chamois No. 185 4355 Harry Edwin Howard, Jr., Anderson No. 621 4356 Charles E. Merideth, Acacia No. 602

4357 4358 4359 4360 4361 4362 4363 4364 4365 4366 4367 4368 4369 4370 4371 4372 4373 4374 4375 4376 4377 4378 4379 4380 4381 4382 4383 4384 4385 4386 4387 4388 4389 4390 4391 4392 4393 4394 4395 4396

James C. Hewitt, Morehouse No. 603 Wallace Luster Camden, Belton No. 450 Roy Howard Bailey. Palestine No. 241 Harley Ellsworth Thomas, Rising Sun No. 13 John B. "Red" Jones, Forsyth No. 453 James P. Merchant, Oriental No. 518 Van R. Whiting, Galena No. 515 Albert L. Hudson, Granite No. 272 Dennie L. Bramwell, Kansas City No. 220 Bernard F. Radford, Crane No. 519 Phillip Gary Elam, Freedom No. 636 William E. "Bill" Davis, Forsyth No. 453 Robert Glenn Adams, Crescent Hill No. 368 Gerald A. Cotner, Bonhomme No. 45 Roger Dale Hanson, King Hill No. 376 Robert D. Terry, Bonhomme No. 45 John E. Lonl/;, Crescent Hill No. 368 Earl George McConnell, Granite No. 272 Floyd W. Nichols. Centralia No. 59 Billy Gerald Haddock, Kansas City No. 220 John Franklin Kime, Carl Junction No. 549 John Logan Santee, Joplin No. 335 Richard A. Connolly, Waynesville No. 375 Walter S. Slovensky, Maplewood No. 566 Robert R. Phillips, Easter No. 575 Homer Guffey, Jr., Equality No. 497 Jimmy M. Parsons, Equality No. 497 Marvin Leon Mautino, Holt No. 49 Delcia O. Head, Clifton Heights No. 520 Raymon E. Dees, Paul Revere No. 330 Richard Edwin Lowrie, York No. 563 Daniel Edward Dodson, Liberty No. 31 Barney Lee Goddard, Liberty No. 31 Jay Wesley Fleener, III, Versailles No. 320 James L. McMahon, Ionic No. 154 Eldon Gordon Weston, Brotherhood No. 269 Forrest Harvey Townley, Liberty No. 31 William E. Irwin, Ivanhoe No. 446 Melvin L. Campbell, Compass No. 120 Donald R. Grieshaber, Pendleton No. 551

SUBDIVISION I-FIRST RENEWALS

A1888 Dalhart Romaine Foster, Grandview No. 618 A1889 Merle Wayne Croy, Alpha No. 659

A1890 Otto Jesse Gumm, Alpha No. 659 A1891 Harry Michael Stuck, Pomegranate No. 95

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A1892 Bradie LeRoy Paschall, Independence No. 76 A1893 Dqn M. Viers, Grandview No. 618 A1894 Hiram 1. Richardson, Four Mile No. 212· . A1895 William James Ferguson, Overland Lodge No. 623 A1896 Robert H. Stewart, Cuba No. 312 A1897 Ernest J. Thacker, Algabil No. 544 A1898 Joe Kaullen, Chamois No. 185 A1899 Moses W. Townley, Chamois No. 185 A1900 Dominik L. Seeler, Meridian No.2 A1901 Floyd L. Marshall. Kirksville No. 105 A1902 Stanley Earl Massey, Competition No. 432 A1903 Harley S. Huett, Maplewood No. 566 A1904 Robert Louis Harbit, Fellowship No. 345 A1905 James Wendell Meador, Fellowship No. 345 A1906 Robert Eugene Mason, Alpha No. 659 A1907 Eldon B. Dension, Trenton No. 111 A1908 John Robert Esler, Raytown No. 391 A1909 Rufus C. Eichler, Braymer No. 135 A1910 Everett J. Hays, Raytown No. 391 A1911 John L. Ritter, Elvins No. 599 A1912 Virden Leon Daugherty, Cass No. 147 A1913 Dee Bailey, Kirksville No. 105 A1914 William Wilmer Martin, Kirksville No. 105 . A1915 Howard F. Moser, Fellowship No. 345

A1916 A1917 A1918 A1919 A1920 A1921 A1922 A1923 A1924 A1925 A1926 A1927 A1928 A1929 A1930 A1931 A1932 A1933 A1934 A1935 A1936 A1937

Charles J. Noland, Cass No. 147 Billy K. Thomas, Cass No. 147 Charles R. Savage, Shaveh No. 646 Glen W. Johnson, Branson No. 587 Walter Stanfill, Amsterdam No. 141 Don Vernon Gunset, St. •James No. 230 Louis D. Gust, Montgomery No. 246 James C. Allison. Trilumina No. 205 Dale Albert Ludwig, Algabil No. 544 Fred L. Vermillion, Independence No. 76 Harold Gentry Cooper, New London No. 307 James William Stephens, New London No. 307 Robert L. Mason, Paul Revere No. 330 W. Eugene Colvin, Berkeley No. 667 Thomas H. Hamlett, Troy No. 34 Elmer Puettmann, Paul Revere No. 330 Robert L. Harder, Kirkwood No. 484 Thomas G. Hille, Kirkwood No. 484 Russell R. Sites, Kirkwood No. 484 Walter Ervin .Johnson, De Soto No. 119 Jessie William Dodson, Liberty No. 31 John Douglas Atkins, Anchor No. 443

SUBDIVISION l-SECOND RENEWALS

B973 George Pritchard Grahl, Liberty No. 31 B974 Donald Lee Malott, Compass No. 120 B975 George A. Duey, Branson No. 587 B976 Melvin S. Gordon, Gray Summit No. 173 B977 Melvin Franklin Stephens, Independence No. 76 B978 Robert Leroy Leeper, Trilumina No. 205 B979 George B. Hamilton, Trenton No. 111 B980 Victor H. Rooks, Trenton No. 111 B981 Thomas Hamby, Jr., Herculaneum No. 338 B982 Paul Williams Myers, Chaffee No. 615 B983 Larry W. Flanery, Cass No. 147 B984 Norman C. Lamb, Tuscan No. 360 B985 Ivan Burle Gann, Samadtan No. 424 B986 Robert Urial Tripp, Wentzville No. 46 B987 Howard L. Sullivan, Fulton No. 48 B988 Lloyd Kerans, Galena No. 515 B989 Robert T. Randel, Lebanon No. 77 B990 Elmer W. Mueller, Magnolia No. 626 B991 George H. Strother, Vandalia No. 491 B992 Joe Glenn Spivy, United No.5 B993 Charles Leland Dawson, Aurora No. 267

B994 Alvin V. McClain, Lebanon No. 77 B995 Wilbur L. Hains, Miami No. 85 B996 Robert Eugene Bragg, Keystone No. 243 B997 Joseph R. Smetana, Granite No. 272 B998 Lccil Urly, Lick Creek No. 302 B999 Frederick H. Neal, Morley No. 184 BIOOO Connely O. Fairchild, East Gate No. 630 BIOOI Marion Dale Summerford, Waynesville No. 375 BI002 Donald V. Benson, Fulton No. 48 B1003 Chas. Norman Tucker, Williamstown No. 370 BI004 Arthur S. Wehmeyer, Paul Revere No. 330 B1005 George Hubert Stancil. Branson No. 587 B1006 August L. Bottom, Pleasant Grove No. 142 BI007 Clarence L. Alumbaugh, Buckner No. 501 BI008 August V. Butler, Sikeston No. 310 B1009 Norman Eugene Jones, Hermon No. 187

SUBDIVISION l-THIRD RENEWALS

C519 Gale Bernard Wickham, Alpha No. 659 C520 Arnold J. Millner, Ferguson No. 542 C521 Paul LeGal' Trullinger, Zeredatha No. 189 C522 Edward Solomon. St. Louis No. 20 C523 Albert Hugh Miller, Wentzville No. 46 C524 Arbera B. Van Sandt, California No. 183 C525 Frank E. Harr, Ingomar No. 536 C526 Samuel R. Victor, Cecile Daylight No. 305 C527 John T. Heard, Sr., Theo Roosevelt No. 661 C528 Thomas C. Hurt. East Gate No. 630 C529 Gordian J. Mathias, Sullivan No. 69

C530 C531 C532 C533 C534 C535 C536 C537 C538 C539 C540 C541

William N. Nicks, Shekinah No. 256 Carl Morton Holland, Anchor No. 443 William Lewis Bear, York No. 563 Donald Robert Curtit. Union No. 593 Edward W. F.'erguson, Branson No. 587 Everette Leonidas Gloyd, Branson No. 587 Melvin LeRoy Smith, Crescent Hill No. 368 Carl William Frazier, Crescent Hill No. 368 John L. Ault, Brentwood No. 616 James Henry Bloom, King Hill No. 376 Basil E. Lewis, Cass No. 147 Joseph O. McKinstry, Twilight No. 114

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

C542 John E. Bogue, New London No. 307 C543 Orville M. Mash, Webster Groves No. 84 C544 Dolpha T. Carroll, Richland No. 385 C545 Harold K. Fretwell, Williamstown No. 370 C546 Martin M. Ohlhausen, Weston No. 53 C547 Merl M. Harryman, Alpha No. 659 C548 Glen G. Ferguson, Joplin No. 335

1969

C549 C550 C551 C552

Dale E. Heath, Ancient Craft No. 377 Dennis Elton Smith, Salem No. 225 Robert Gene Powell, Saxton No. 508 Laban Oliver Stahl, Pleasant Grove No. 142 C553 John Wilbur Larkins, Webster Groves No. 84 C554 Leslie Bagley, Adair No. 366

SUBDIVISION I-FOURTH RENEWALS

D264 Loren L. Hopper, St. Mark's No. 93 D265 Robert E. Keerns, Mt. Washington No. 614 D266 Louis I. Brayfield, Fenton No. 281 D267 Kenneth R. Baker, Ionic No. 154 D268 Delbert B. Gann, Samaritan No. 424 D269 Ralph Oscar Fritts, Amsterdam No. 141 D270 James C. Jones, Union No. 593 D271 William Henry Luttrell, Brentwood No. 616 D272 'Frank D. Whiting, Galena No. 515 D273 Paul E. Kelly, York No. 563 D274 Charles H. Stickler, Trenton No. 111 D275 F. Powell Rodecker, Savannah No. 71 D276 Charles E. Divine, Poplar Bluff No. 209 D277 Arnold Jasper Weeks, Crescent Hill No. 368 D278 Morris S. Shecks, Triangle No. 638 D279 Roy A. Kurrelmeyer, Brentwood No. 616 D280 Jewel William Pike, King Hill No. 376 D281 Clarence O. Shepherd, King Hill No. 376 D282 Robert W. Jones, Montgomery No. 246

D283 Christopher C. McLemore III, Washington No. 87 D284 Alfred W. Griffith, Fulton No. 48 D285 Frank W. Hazelrigg, Fulton No. 48 D286 James Wilson Brewer, Alpha No. 659 D287 Clayton D. Bruce, Unionville No. 210 D288 Perry Wilson Porter, Unionville No. 210 D289 Alonzo Mottesheard, Branson No. 587 D290 William B. Corwin, King Hill No. 376 D291 Elmer T. Rolls, Buckner No. 501 D292 Floyd E. Eberhart, Prairie No. 556 D293 Edward Paul Hutson, Shaveh No. 646 D294 George E. Grubb, Hunnewell No. 415 D295 Benjamin Edward Lollar, Western Star No. 15 D296 Floyd James Lollar, Western Star No. 15 D297 Robert Eugene Wright, Camden Point No. 169 D298 Charles Everett Foster, Jr.. ' Charity No. 331 D299 Alva Charles Cuneio, Sullivan No. 69 D300 Ronald Martin Land, Sullivan No. 69

SUBDIVISION I-FIFTH RENEWALS

E144 Adelbert E. Blackwood, Ingomar No. 536 E145 Howard Thomas Smith, Centralia No. 59 E146 A. Duane Eiserman, Branson No. 587 E147 Darrell Gordon Elam, Brentwood No. 616 E148 Ezra M. Blevins, Union No. 593 E149 John T. Steele, Independence No. 76 E150 Charles Carlton Neeley, Caruthersville No. 461

E151 E152 E153 E154 E155 E156 E157 E158 E159

Joe J. Shipman, Caruthersville No. 461 Ivan Ray Sumpter, King Hill No. 376 Tom Brown Prettyman, Cass No. 147 Andrew T. Dorsey, Twilight No. 114 Arthur R. Culler, Unionville No. 210 Alva U. Kenner, Branson No. 587 John S. Stillwell, Putnam No. 190 Crawford Dudley, Meramec No. 313 Farron Atkins, Laclede No. 83

SUBDIVISION I-SIXTH RENEWALS

F72 Jewel Walter Pike, King Hill No. 376 F73 Glenn V. Bulla, Ancient Craft No. 377 F74 Steele Anderson, Mt. Washington No. 614

F75 Roy Alfred Rusk, Carthage No. 197 F76 George Isham Downing, Wakanda No. 52 F77 Manley Charles Vanzant, Maplewood No. 566

F78 F79 F80 F81 F82 F83 F84

Ernest B. McCormick, Anchor No. 443 George H. Merrymon, Tuscan No. 360 Chester Allen McAfee, Marceline No. 481 Fred B. Manes, Richland No. 385 O. Rex Orr, Vincil No. 62 Eldie A. Clinton, Maplewood No. 566 Stanford M. Burge, Lincoln No. 13

SUBDIVISION I ~SEVENTH RENEWALS

G30 Willard M. Van Horn, Versailles No. 320 G31 Othal D. McFarland, Ionic No. 154 G32 Avery Wilson Griffey, Maplewood No. 566 G33 Gazawell H. Cline, Sikeston No. 310

G34 G35 G36 G37

L. Marshall Hollenbeck, Sikeston No. 310 Ralph Braden Trussell, Bogard No. 101 Francis Adelbert Ely, Monroe No. 64 Frederick A. Ueligger, Lincoln No. 138

SUBDIVISION I-EIGHTH RENEWALS

H 9 Charles Smith Hicks, Monroe No. 64 H10 Alfred A. Mitchell, Hebron No. 354 Hll Everett W. Torreyson, Hebron No. 354

H12 Alonzo A. Harrison, Sikeston No. 310 H13 Richard H. Kerr, Rolla No. 213

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SUBDIVISION 2-0RI(;INAUi PART]

109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116

Denis C. McGuire, Farmington No. 132 John T. Beavers, Fraternal No. 363 Albert J. Crandell, Brotherhood No. 269 William S. Strothman, Shaveh No. 646 Stephen Ray Haile, Rich Hill No. 479 George D. Sheppard, Alpha No. 659 Thomas Gordon Stuart, Alpha No. 659 Delcia Orice Head, Clifton Heights No. 520 ]]7 Charles Naaman Alcol'n, Wentzville No. 46 118 Stanton Thayer Brown, Buckner No. 501 119 Warren L. Gallinger, Union Star No. 124

120 Don Vernon Gunset, St. James No. 230 121 Charles Edward Scheurich, Acacia No. 602 122 Edgar Franklin Coonrod, Florissant No. 668 123 Curtis B. Gibson, Jr., Paul Revere No. 330 124 Edward Paul Hutson, Shaveh No. 646 125 Henry W. Busch, Jennings No. 640 ]26 Elliot Sidney Cohen, Benj. Franklin No. 642 127 Carl Eugene Herbert, Lambskin No. 460

SlJRDlVISIOi\; 2-FIRST RENEW,.\LS PART]

A77 Dwight L. Pickinpaugh, Raytown No. 391 A78 Dominik L. Seeler, Meridian No.2 A79 Russell Merfit Arthur, Overland No. 623 A80 George Dana Kinsman, Theo. Roosevelt No. 661 A81 Earl C. Daughetee, Joachim No. 164 A82 Dale Albert Ludwig, Algabil No. 544 A83 Raymond E. Lee, Acacia No. 602 A84 E. Farrell Adkins, Butler No. 254

A85 Edward A. Hays, Belton No. 450 A86 Cyril Eugene Meredith, Webster Groves No. 84 A87 John R. Pollock, Trian~le No. 638 A88 R. Franklin Avery, Berkeley No. 667 A89 Charles R. Savage, Shaveh No. 646 A90 Ralph William DeVaul, Northeast No. 643 A91 Oliver Croquart. Ovel"1and No. 623

SUHJ))VISION 2--SECOND REi'lEWALS PART

B57 Elmer W. Mueller, Magnolia No. 626 B58 Carl Morton Holland,- Anchor No. 443 B59 Charles Leland Dawson, Aurora No. 267

1 B60 James Wilson Brewel', Alpha No. 659 B61 William Lewis Bear, York No. 563 B62 Thomas C. Hurt, East Gate No. 630

SUBDIVISION 2-THIRD RENEWALS l'ART]

C5il Wm. C. Gruber, Joachim No. 164 C54 James D. Shepard, Union No. 593 C55 James R. Chalfant, Gate of the Temple No. 422 C56 Richard L. Kieffer. Maplewood No. 566

C57 Glenn V. Bulla, Ancient Craft No. 377 C5B Wilburn Scott Christie, New Hampton No. 510 C59 Ernest Clyde Richardson, Lodge of Light No. 257

SUBDIVISION 2-1:0URTH REN:EWALS PART

1 D39 Lonnie Kelly, Joplin No. 335

D38 J. Earl Landes, Shekinah No. 256

SUBDIVISION 2-F1FTH RENEWALS PART]

None for the Year Ending June 30, 1969 SlJRJ>lVISION 2.,.-SIXTH RENEWALS PART]

F 6 Charles B. Whitchurch, Western Star

F 8 Robert E. Michael, Joachim No. 164

No. 15 F 7 Lloyd C. Kennon, Granite No. 272

F 9 Russell J. Rowe, Perseverance No. 92 FlO Avery Wilson Giffey, Maplewood No. 566

SUBDIVISION 2-SEVENTH RENEWALS PART

Gl Freelon K. Hadley, St. Joseph No. 78

I G2 Bruce H. Hunt, Adair No. 366

SUBDIVISION 2-ORIGINALS PART

113 Charles Henry Carter, Maplewood No. 566

2 114 John Douglas Atkins, Anchor No. 443 115 James Wilson Brewer, Alpha No. 659

76 116 117 118 119 120 121 122

PROCEEDINGS OF THE Dennis C. McGuire, Farmin~ton No. 132 Connely O. Fairchild, East Gate No. 630 Michael P. Singer, Pomegranate No. 95 Jack Carl Zellmer, Butler No. 254 Edward A. Watkins, Ferguson No. 542 Albert J. Crandell, Brotherhood No. 269 Wayne Gordon Tucker, Florissant No. 668

1969

Raymond E. Lee, Acacia No. 602 .John W. McBride, Twilight No. 114 Charles E. Scheurich, Acacia No. 602 Raymond Clinton Wofford, Shaveh No. 646 . 127 Edward P. Hutson, Shaveh No. 646 128 Leslie F. Denny, Webster Groves No. 84

123 124 125 I26

SUBDIVISION 2-FIRST RENEWALS PART

A64 Earl C. Daughetee, Joachim No. 164 A65 Frank Patrick Lesinski, Sr., Euclid No. 505 A66 Charles R. Savage, Shaveh No. 646 A67 Dwight L. Pickinpaugh, Raytown No. 391 A68 Floyd L. Marshall, Kirksville No. 105

2 A69 Loral C. Link, Anderson No. 621 A70 R. Franklin Avery, Berkeley No. 667 A 71 George Dana Kinsman, Theo. Roosevelt No. 661 A72 Void A 73 Dominik L. Seeler, Meridian No.2

SUBDIVISION 2-SECOND RENEWALS PART 2

B66 Carl Morton Holland, Anchor No. 443 B67 Richard George Keeling, Berkeley No. 667

B68 Mal E. McArthur, Maplewood No. 566 B69 Maurice Mayberry, Anchor No. 443 B70 Orlen Otis Hungerford, Anchor No. 443

SUBDIVISION 2-THIRD RENEWALS PART 2

C50 Wm. C. Gruber, Joachim No. 164 C51 Thomas .J. Lehmann, Paul Revere No. 330 C52 Ralph Oscar Fritts, Amsterdam No. 141 C53 Glenn V. Bulla, Ancient Craft No. 377 C54 Wilburn Scott Christie, New Hampton No. 510

C55 Ernest Clyde Richardson, Lodge of Light No. 257 C56 Harold G. McQuitty, Howard No.4 C57 Richard L. Kieffer, Maplewood No. 566 C58 William F. Jackson, Shaveh No. 646 C59 Robert W. Caldwell, Cache No. 416

SUBDIVISION 2-FOURTH RENEWALS PART 2

D37 Arthur R. Cullor, Unionville No. 210 D38 Morris S. Sheeks, Triangle No. 638

D34 J. Earl Landes, Shekinah No. 256 D35 Lonnie Kelley, Joplin No. 335 D36 Leonard Virgil Bowers, United No., 5

SUBDIVISION 2-FIFTH RENEWALS PART 2

E22 Everett W. Torreyson, Hebron No. 354 SUBDIVISION 2-SIXTH RENEWALS PART 2

F6 Robert E. Michael, Joachim No. 164 F7 Charles B. Whitchurch, Western Star No. 15

F8 Russell J. Rowe, Perseverance No. 92 F9 Avery Wilson Griffey, Maplewood No. 566

SUBDIVISION 2-SEVENTH RENEWALS PART 2

Gl Freelon K. Hadley, St. Joseph No. 78

G2 Bruce H. Hunt, Adair No. 366

SUBDIVISION 2-0RIGINALS PART

107 Emmett Broombaugh, Jr., Brentwood No. 616 108 Dennis C. McGuire, Farmington No. 132 109 Stephen Ray Haile, Rich Hill No. 479 110 Henry William Busch, Jennings No. 640 III Albert J. Crandell, Brotherhood No. 269 112 Cyril Eugene Meredith, Webster Groves No. 84 113 John T. Beavers, Fraternal No. 363 114 Walter Wierlermann, University No. 649 115 Marvin Gene Shull, Rising Sun No. 13 116 John William McBride, Twilight No. 114

3 117 Ralph William DeVaul, North East No. 643 U8 William James Ferguson, Overland No. 623 119 Henry C. Huitt, Brentwood No. 616 120 Wayne Gorman Tucker, Florissant No. 668 I21 Jessie Carl Thompson, Clifton Heights No. 520 122 Floyd R. llIackwell, Shaveh No. 646 123 Dale Albert Ludwig, Algabil No. 544

1969

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

SUBDIVISION 2-FIRST RENEWALS PART

A74 A75 A76 An A78 .

L. Oliver Stahl, Pleasant Grove No. 142 Russell M. Arthur, Overland No. 623 Thomas C. Hurt, East Gate No. 630 Earl C. Daughetee, Joachim No. 164 Arthur Stanley Wehmeyer, Paul Revere No. 330

3 A79 Charles Edward Scheurich, Acacia No. 602 A80 Harold Fulton Cooper, Maplewood No. 666 A81 Dwight L. Pickinpaugh, Raytown No. 391 A82 George H. Strother, Vandalia No. 491

SUBDIViSION 2-SECOND RENEWALS PART

B58 CarrolI R. Moorman, Easter No. 575 B59 Carl Morton Holland, Anchor No. 443 B60 William Ernest Fielder, Solomon No. 271

3 B61 William Lewis Bear, York No. 663 B62 Kenneth P. Johnson, Ferguson No. 542

SUBDIVISION 2-THIRD RENEWALS PART

C44 C46 C46 C47 C48

Wm. C. Gruber, Joachim No. 164 Oliver CrOQuart, Overland No. 623 Ralph Oscar Fritts, Amsterdam No. 141 Tom J. Collier, Brotherhood No. 269 James R. Chalfant, Gate of the Temple No. 422 C49 Glenn V. Bulla, Ancient Craft No. 377 C50 Thomas Joseph Lehmann, Paul Revere No. 330

3 C51 Wilburn Scott Christie, New Hampton No. 510 C52 Ernest Clyde Richardson, Lodge of Light No. 257 C53 Mal. E. McArthur, Maplewood No. 566 C54 Edward Paul Hutson, Shaveh No. 646 C55 Roy Edward Robinson, Gate City No. 522 C56 John T. Heard, Sr., Theo. Roosevelt No. 661

SUBDIVISION 2-FOURTH RENEWALS PART

D37 J. Earl Landes, Shekinah No. 256 D38 William V McCollum, Solomon No. 271

3 D39 Lonnie Kelley, Joplin Lodge No. 335

SUBDIVISION 2-FIFTII RENEWALS PART

E23 John E. Adams, Ferguson No. 542 E24 Ernest B. McCormick, Anchor No. 443

3 E25 Everett W. Torreyson, Hebron No. 354

SUBDIVISION 2-SIXTH RENEWALS PART

F6 Charles B. Whitchurch, Western Star No. 15 F7 Robert E. Michael, Joachim No. 164

3 F8 RusseII J. Rowe, Perseverance No. 92 F9 Avery Wilson Griffey, Maplewood No. 566

SUBDIVISION 2-SEVENTH RENEWALS PART

G1 Freelon K. Hadley, St. Joseph No. 78

3 G2 Bruce H. Hunt, Adair No. 366

REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS

R.W. Bro. Alfred M. Frager, chairman, read the report of the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis, and moved that it be received. Motion seconded and carried, and is as follows: To the Most

Wor~hiPful Grand

Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: Your Grand Lodge Committee for the New Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis respectfully offers the following report: The Masonic Temple of St. Louis-beautiful and majestic with its skyline grandeur-is another year older. Its problems have not changed and are becoming increasingly more acute. BRETHREN:

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1969

In January of this year its President, Bro. Robert D. Kerr, completed his fifth year of excellent administration and, in his annual report of the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis, commented that he felt five years of service as President of the Masonic Temple Association was a sufficiently long term to serve in such capacity and stated that he preferred not to be considered for reelection to such office. The Board of Directors thanked Brother Kerr for his faithful and earnest years of service and at the election of officers which followed, R.'V. Bro. Alfred M. Frager, the Chairman of this Grand Lodge Committee for the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis, was nominated and urtanimously elected as President of the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis. Since his taking office in late January 1969 the affairs of the Masonic Temple Association have been, and continue to be, carefully weighed and pondered. The problems are apparent and difficult but are not insurmountable. That which appears to be burdensome, arduous, limited, cumbersome and discouraging is being put in factual and proper perspective. Pessimism is giving way to optimism. Each subject problem is considered in its order of importance and in a clear proximic pattern. Pragmatism abounds in the search for solutions to multiple responsibilities, obligations and challenging demands that definitely confront the Masonic Temple Association in the government and operation of this glorious Masonic Temple. 路Within the next Masonic year it is confidently anticipated that a program based on mutual understanding and lucid communication with all the Masonic Bodies, and its complete constituency, meeting in the Temple will be initiated and carried on, in a sincere and confident manner, that will hopefully culminate in a sound solution of all that burdens the Temple. The answer or answers are not yet definitive but through the love of Freemasonry by the constituent bodies, reflected by the Masonic brethren comprising its composition, a harmonious rectification will be found. Answers will be prayerfully sought for; help wiII be called and trustingly cheerfully forthcoming, and time and effort by diligent and earnest brethren exercised. All of the problems will be exposed for consideration and workable solutions hopefully found through the subject bodies and its related Masonic brethren. The year 1969 saw a grievous loss to the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis in the demise of one of its most loyal supporters. This brother served the Masonic Temple Association for four years as its president in the years 1960-1963. Through his individual effort, magnetic personality and gTeat love for Freemasonry many improvements were made "in and about The Temple." The Board of Directors of the Masonic Temple Association record with grateful hearts and sincere appreciation the generous service to the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis by this lamented brother, a distinguished jurist and Past Grand Master of Masons of Missouri, the late honorable Most 路Worshipful Brother, Robert L. Aronson. Respectfully submitted, ALFRED. M. FRAGER, Chairman, JOHN ''\T. ALVERSON, GEORGE F. MORRISON.

REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION

M.W. Bro. Morris E. Ewing presented the repoft of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, and moved its acceptance. Motion seconded and carried and is as follows: To the Most WorshiPful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: In making my first report as chairman of this committee, I will begin by saying that it has been my pleasure to attend the annual meetings of

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the George \Vashington Masonic National Memorial Association in Alexandria, Virginia, almost without exception since 1951. During that time, many changes have taken place both within and without the Memorial. The general aim of the officers and directors has been to maintain the physical plant, supervise the completion of the building and grounds, and build up a substantial endowment fund to insure the future success of this great Masonic shrine. A method known as the "Pennsylvania Plan" has been employed by a number of Grand Lodges in an effort to build up an adequate endowment fund. Essenti路 ally, this plan consists of each jurisdiction in the United States contributing an amount of money equal to one dollar per member and ten dollars per Lodge. It is believed that this would create an ample fund with which to endow the Memorial and insure its future maintenance. Perhaps Missouri will desire to consider the adoption of a similar plan at some future time. Missouri has a color, motion picture film strip of the Memorial which is avail路 able to the lodges. There are also a number of color slides that can be pur路 chased by any lodge or individual. These make an excellent program for both the brethren and their families. It might be interesting to state that in 1968 the endowment fund stood at S2,621,487.02, the income from this amount of money was $11l,441.00. For the same period of time, maintenance and operation disbursements totalled $186,209.57. This item was unusually large in 1968 because the large auditorium was completely refurbished and many portions of the Memorial were painted. These are considered nonrecurring items. Missouri has been a constant supporter of the Memorial. On February 22, 1969, M.W. Iho. Elvis A. Mooney presented the Memorial with a check in the amount of $2,736, as an undesignated gift. By this, I mean that it was not designated for the Endowment Fund or the Maintenence and Operation Fund. This brought Missouri's total amount contributed to $268,771.99 or an average per member of $2.31 based on the present membership. Other Masonic bodies in Missouri bad added their own contributions which brings the grand total for Missouri to .~278,003.99. It may be of interest to note that contributions from Grand Lodges and other Masonic bodies throughout the world to this great Masonic shrine have totalled $9,641,627.18. As a director of the Association, it was my privilege to sit on the Board of Directors and participate in the annual meeting at Washington, D.C., last February. I am inclined to regard my election to the Board of Directors of the Association as recognition of the important l'ole Missouri Freemasons have played in the erection and maintenance of the Memorial. I am pleased to report to you now that the affairs of the Memorial are in excellent condition and progress is being made toward our final goal of the establishment of the Endowment Fund. Fraternally submitted, BRUCE H. HUNT, Chairman, MORRIS E. EWING, HARRY S TRUMAN, JAMES McB. SELLER. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES

R.W. Bro. Koss W. Blomcyer, chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances and moved its adoption. Motion seconded and carried, and is as follows: To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances submits the following report:

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Your Committee reports the following matter presented and considered with recommendations by your Committee as follows: Petition for restoration to good standing had been presented by Henry E. Burton, 21634 Revere, St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48080, having been suspended for non-payment of dues at the date Portageville Lodge No. 166, A.F. & A.M., surrendered its charter on March 5, 1964, and has tendered payment of the appropriate amount of dues and petition for reinstatement. Your Committee recommends that petitioner be restored to good standing and that the Grand Secretary be authorized to issue a Certificate of Good Standing as provided by Section 7.250 of the 1958 Constitution and By-laws. Respectfully submitted, J. EDWARD BLINN, ROBERT A. CORUM, VIRGIL B. SAVILLE, ARTHUR H. PLOETZE, Koss 'V. BLOMEYER, Chairman. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES

Wor. Bro. William K. Blue, chairman, presented the report of Committee on Chartered Lodges and moved that it be received. Motion seconded and carried and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. (I.:r A.M. of Missouri: After due consideration of the return of Chartered Lodges, your committee makes the following report.

STATISTICAL-JULY 1, 1968 TO JUNE 30, 1969 Number of Chartered Lodges, June 30, 1968 Lodges U.D. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

588 I

589 4

Number of lodges consolidated with others Total, June 30, 1969 ... Membership, June 30, 1968 Less Adjustment by Audit ... Total Membership, June 30, 1968 Total Number July I, 1968 to June 30,1969 Affiliated . Raised Reinstated .....

585 114,866

7 .

114,859 659 2,095 974 3,728

Less Total Number SuspendedN.P;D. Deaths Dimitted Suspended U.M.C.. Expelled

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

1,918 2,830 688 2 1 5,439

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Net Loss, June 30, 1969 .....

1,711

Net Membership, June 30, 1969

113,148 Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM K. BLUE, Chairman.

CALLED FROM LABOR 3:50 P.M.

Grand Lodge was called from labor at 3:50 p.m., Grand Chaplain R.W. Clarence Newby offered prayer. MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 29. 1969.4:00 P.M.

Missouri Lodge of Research held its annual communication in McKinney Hall, Third Floor of Masonic Temple, 3681 Lindell Boulevard, after Grand Lodge was called from labor. 6:30 P.M.

Grand Lodge Dinner .. ,

Scottish Rite Cathedral for all Master Masons and their ladies Organ Interlude in Auditorium ..... 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 8:00 P.M.

Open Meeting-Scottish Rite Cathedral. All Master Masons, Families and Friends invited. M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney, Grand Master, presiding. MJ\SONIC YOUTH NIGHT

Presentation of Colors .. Greater St. Louis DeMolay Color Guard Pledge of Allegiance .. . . . . . . . .. Steve Wildt The Star-Spangled Banner Greater St. Louis Drum & Bugle Corps Invocation . John Mennel Choral Response .......... Job's Daughters Choir Introduction Grand Lodge Officers Remarks ... R.W. Bro. J. Morgan Donelson, Deputy Grand Master Master of Ceremonies " Max Roby, KMOX-TV Rainbow Girls Drill Team, Maplewood, St. Charles, St. Louis and Sunset Selections DeMolay Drum & Bugle Corps .......... . NINE O'CLOCK INTERPOLATION-CRUSADE PRIORY

MasterCouncilor, David Wildt Marshal, Robert Trampier Chaplain, Rick Toth, State Master Councilor Job's Daughters Drill Team, Kirkwood, 1969, 2nd Place Winners in International Competition Choral, Line Officers of Missouri State Bethels, Order of Job's Daughters Musical Numbers, Tom Hall and Debbie Homan of the Masonic Home FINALC--"THIS IS MY COUNTRY"

Light Refreshments and Dancing . Scottish Rite Dining Room DeMolay Combo directed by Robert Grayson Program arranged by: Miss Jeanne Mueller, Sub-Supreme Deputy, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls: Mrs. Florence Gerwinner, Grand Guardian of Missouri, International Order of Job's Daughters; and Robert S. Orr, Director of Activities for DeMolay in Missouri.

Tuesday Morning SEPTE~ER

30, 1969

CALLED TO LABOR

Grand Lodge was called to labor at 9:00 a.m. Grand Chaplain, R.W. Bro. Cecil Hurt offered prayer. There was a solo by R.W. Bro. Frank A. Lewis. PINS PRESENTED TO DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS AND DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS

The Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney, announced that a lapel pin had been presented to each District Deputy Grand Master and District Deputy Grand Lecturer. A formal presentation was made symbolically to the two groups by hav路 ing one representative of each group make the acceptance. EXPRESSION OF THANKS TO BRO. MAX ROBY OF KMOX路TV

The Grand Master appointed a committee to draft an expression of appreciation to Bro. Max Roby for his participation in the program of entertainment on Monday evening, September 29, 1969. This action was pur路 suant to a motion made and seconded to send this expression to Brother Roby, duly seconded and carried, and is as follows: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The youth program presented to the Grand Lodge Monday evening, September 29, 1969, displayed American young people who renewed our faith in the future of our country, and also the support by Freemasonry of their organizations; and WHEREAS, By his gracious and pleasant service as Master of Ceremonies on that occasion, Bro. Max Roby of Silver Trowel Lodge No. 415, F. & A.M., of Hollywood, California, added much to the enjoyment of all present, at the expense of his busy personal activities; Be It Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Missouri expresses its thanks to Brother Roby for his generous contribution to that memorable evening. Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri, ELMER W. ""AGNER, Grand Secretary.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RELIEF AND CHARITY

R.W. Bro. Roy H. Sander, chairman, presented the report of the Committee OJ:l Relief and Ch~:rity, and moved that it be received. Motion seconded and carried, and is as tollows: To the Most Worshipful Gmnd Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missou1"i: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Relief and Charity submits the following rcport of its activities, listing all receipts, disbursements and assistance given sincc the last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. During the past year your Committec has met regularly each month at the

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Masonic Homc of Missouri on the cvening preceding the meetings of the Home Board or of the Executive Committee of the Home Board. The practices and policies which have guided the actions of this Committee in the past years have been continued. The records show that there were five cases of Relief from the preceding year, two new cases were received and considered, four cases were closed during the year, and three cases are being continued into 1969-1970. Total Total Total Total

number number number number

of of of of

7 5 2.

lodges assisted Master Masons given assistance widows given assistance individuals given assistance ..

The following are the lodges assisted and the amount of assistance given:

$ 300.00 300.00 120.00 75.00 60.00 50.00 75.00

Erwin Lodge No. 121 Modern Lodg'e No. 144 Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 Webb City Lodge 1\"0. 512 Hermitage Lodge No. 288 Arlington Lodge No. 346 Philadelphia Lodge No. 502

$. 980.00

Total Summary of funds received and dispersed during the fiscal year: Balance as of July I, 1968 Received from Grand Lodge

$1,115.92 3,000.00

Total Disbu rsemen ts: Checks to Lodges for relief Purchase of new check book

.$4,115.92

Balance as of June 30, 1969

$3,13Ll2

----

$. 980.00 4.80

The report of the auditor who examined your committee's account is in agreement with the above. Your Committee wishes at this time to again thank R.\\T. Bro. Carl L Stein. the Assistant to the Administrator of the Masonic Home, for serving as our secretary. He h<ls maintained accurate records of all the activities of this Committee and we arc most grateful for his deep dedication and service. Fraternally yours, EDWARD A. LANG, W. RAYMOND USHER, LLOYD C. SEAMAN, CHARLES

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Roy H.

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION

R.W. Bro. Lewis C. Wes Cook, chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Masonic Education and moved its adoption. Motion seconded and carried and is as follows: Most WorshijJful Gmnd Lodge of Ancient Fl'ee and Accepted Masons of M;ssow';: BRETHREN: Only one major development h<ls occupied the time and attention

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1969

of the Committee on Masonic Education in'the 1968-69 year; the need, mechanics, development and promotion of THE FREEMASON magazine to a paid subscription basis! The September issue of the magazine marked the end of the 15th year of publication of THE FREEMASON. During that time it was mailed free of charge to any Mason who asked to be placed on the mailing list. Beginning with the December issue, THE FREEMASON will be mailed only to those subscribers interested in Masonic activities in Missouri and willing to share in the costs of disseminating the information. The subscription rate is a token $1.00 (one dollar) per year. A portion of the cost') of printing and distributing . the magazine will continue to be underwritten by Grand Lodge as THE FREEMASON will remain the only "official" Grand Lodge publication. The costs of the magazine have been paid until now from the annual and supplemental appropriations of the Committee on Masonic Education. The magazine has taken up to 85 per cent of the committee's total budget for several years and except for a purge of the mailing list in 1968, the entire budget for 1968-69 could have been expended on the magazine. It was deemed absolutely necessary by the Committee and the Grand Lodge officers to reduce these costs and to provide assurance in the future that the committee would have funds available to go into the state with fOllow-up programs to develop and support the Lodge System of Masonic Education introduced in 1967-68. The committee, Grand Lodge officers and others agreed the magazine was and is essential for Masonic communication in the state. It was finally determined to place it on a trial paid subscription basis with Grand Lodge sharing in only a portion of the costs rather than its entire expense. Notices to this effect have been mailed to every lodge in the state and every member on THE FREEMASON mailing list was advised of the change in the September issue and provided with a subscription blank. One copy of each issue in the future will be mailed free of charge to every lodge in the state for the express purpose of having the Grand Master's message read in lodge. A number of free copies also will be provided to the Masonic Home. Anyone else interested in receiving the magazine-Grand Lodge officers, district deputies, past Grand Lodge officers-will have to subscribe at the regular fee. 'Ve believe the Masons of Missouri are interested in news of their Grand Lodge, its programs and projects, its history, the men who have and are actively .contributing to the Fraternity, and in the programs and projects of the lodges throughout the state. THE FREEMASON will relate these stories. It will also tell the continuing story of our Masonic Home, offer helpful suggestions for lodge officers to develop and implement programs designed to build attendance and participation for members and their families. There will be news about district and area meetings, the work of the Grand Lecturer and Grand Secretary, and the various Grand Lodge committees. 1 Every lodge officer should be a subscriber to THE FREEMASON. Every lodge could perform a service for its shut-ins by providing them with a free subscription. We urge those of you in attendance today to visit the Committee on Masonic Education table in the lobby and to subscribe for yourself and your friends. Don't put it off. Do it today. The committee did participate again this past year in the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education. Much of value has been learned from the conference, but as all too frequently in years past, the committee has been unable to develop

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and utilize this knowledge for the membership in general because of a lark of funds. By placing THE FREEMASON on a paid subscription basis, funds again will be available to develop and promote Masonic Education programs throughout the state. The members of this Grand Lodge a year from now can not only look to the committee for evidence of Masonic education programs, but should demand that it produce or get out of business. There is much that can be done. We wish to extend our deepest appreciation to the Ways and Means Committee and its chairman, Walter J. Baird; to our Grand Secretary, Elmer W. Wagner and his staff; to Bro. Ovid Bell and the The Ovid Bell Press, Inc., at Fulton, Mo.; to M.W. Bro. William R. Denslow, to each of the Grand Lodge officers, and in particular to M.'V. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney, for their interest, cooperation and assistance. Finally, I extend my personal thanks to each member of the committee and to all of the previously named brethren for their long-suffering patience with the committee chairman, Fraternally submitted, HAROLD O. GRAUEL, ROBERT H. ARNOLD, JOHN T. SUESENS, O. WF-S KONERING, LEWIS C. WES COOK, Chai1'man.

REPORT OF MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH

Wor. Bro. Harold N. Painter, Master, Missouri Lodge of Research, presented the report of the Missouri Lodge of Research, and moved its acceptance. Motion seconded and carried, and is as follows: To the Most Worthy Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: Volume 25, Tmnsactions of the Missouri Lodge of Research, 1968, entitled Masonic Curiosa, written by Bro. H. L. Haywood and edited by Bro. Wes Cook, was published and sent to all members. Copies of the Masonic Review and the Grand Master's Address were mailed to all members. The Annual Breakfasts, held in conjunction with the Annual meetings of the York Rite and the Grand Lodge, were well-attended. Our membership showed an increase of two, for a total of 1,504 members. The finances of the Missouri Lodge of Research are in good shape. Our policy is to spend the money as it comes in and not to accumulate an endowment. Our sincere thanks go to Bro. Wes Cook, editor, and to Bro. Whit Griffith, Secretary, for their faithful and untiring efforts. Respectfully submitted, HAROLD N. PAINTER, W.M.

REPORT OF MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF

R.W. Bro. William Nall presented the report of the Committee on Masonic Boards of Relief, and moved its adoption. Motion seconded and carried, and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Of the ten communities in Missouri having two or more lodges,

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there are at present six Boards of Relief, all of which have reported. The Employment Bureau serving St. Louis and St. Louis County has also made a report. The Boards of Hannibal and Independence report no activity at all, make no mention of having funds on .hand. Springfield reported that there seemed no further need for its Board and that the lodges had voted to discontinue its operation at the end of 1969. This will leave only five Boards of Relief in the state. The Board at Joplin reports little activity with no receipts or expenditures. St. Joseph reports the arranging of a number of funerals, but made no mention of charity. Their expenses amounted to $119.06 and their receipts were $,10.00. The operation of the Board of Relief in St. Louis and St. Louis County seems to be a demonstration of real Masonic service. No compensation was made to anyone for services rendered. The loaning of sick-room equipment without charge is a most commendable service. The total cost of this board's operation was $1,016.52, while a donation and the receipts from earnings on investments were close to that amount. Again, no assessment was made and it appears that with this fine management, none will be made for a number of years. The report of the Masonic Employment Bureau of St. Louis and St. Louis County is quite explanatory. This committee notes that the lodges in the 33rd and 57th Districts contributed $10,584 to the Employment Bureau and the cost of the operation was $10,190.36. The Bureau furnished employment to 143, the average cost being $71.25 per job. Salaries and office rent amounted to a little over 80 per cent of the total amount spent. In the report of this committee to the Grand Lodge in 1968, a suggestion was made that the lodges in the 33rd and 57th Districts be asked to vote on whether or not the Employment Bureau should be continued. M.W. Brother Mooney approved the suggestion, and by his direction, letters were written to the 65 lodges, asking for a vote. Sixty lodges )-eplied although one lodge preferred not to vote. Forty-three were in favor of continuing support to the Bureau and 16 were opposed to continuance. The vote is convincing that those who are paying for the service want to continue. There were a number of suggestions for what might provide a more economical operation. One of these was that the office might be moved into the Masonic Temple on Lindell, with a possibility of saving on rent, telephone and perhaps some salary cost. It is the responsibility of the Employment Bureau Board which is made up of representatives from all lodges affected, to operate in the most economical manner, and any such suggestions should be given sel'ious consideration. It has been stated before, that this committee makes no decisions, but merely points out the facts as it sees them. If the majority of the brethren are pleased, those from other parts of the state should be. Complete reports from the several boards are attached hereto and are included as a part of this committee's report. Respectfully submitted, ELVIN K. LUFF, Chairman, ELVIS R. POFF, WARREN F. DRESCHER, JR., WILLIAM NALL.

Hannibal In reply to your letter dated August 16, 1969, concerning a report from our Masonic Board of Relief. We did not have any cases this past year. W. Bro. Marley F. Franklin is ill and unable to write you so I am filling in for him. His addres.<; is 220 South 7th St., Hannibal, Missouri 63401, if you want it for your records. CLIFFORD A. ROBBEARTS, Secretary.

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Independence Independence Masonic Board of Relief had no meetings this past year. Received no requests for relief. Made no assessments. Had no office expense. Has no money in Treasury. M. W. SUDBROCK, Secretary and Treasw'er.

SjJringfield No applications of a financial nature have been received from transient brethren this year. \Ve have provided Memorial Services for six of the brethren this year. Feeling we no longer serve a useful purpose, the sponsoring lodges have voted to discontinue said Board of Relief effective December 31, 1969. W. E. FIELDER, Secreta1)'. joj)lin Again I am sorry that I have overlooked my report to you, Your letter to :Mr. Roe was given to me last Wednesday, and I am having some trouble getting the necessary information. l'II'ANCIAL STATEMENT

Bank balance as of September 21, 1968 .. Receipts Expenditures Bank balance as of September 13, 1969

$49.82 00.00 00.00 . $49.82

SOJOURNER FUNERALS

August 7, J968, Funeral Riles by Fellowship Lodge No. 345 for Quincy E. Humphrey of Du Quoin Lodge No, 234, Du Quoin, Illinois. December 17, 1968, !'-uneral Rites by Joplin Lodge No. 335 for William W. Arrington of Houston Lodge No. 1189, Houston, Texas. February 8, 1969, Funeral Rites by Joplin Lodge No. 335 for Mason Alben Leonard of Hutchinson Lodge No. 445, Hutchinson, Kansas. August 14, 1969, Funeral Rites by l"ellowship Lodge No. 345 for Paul R. Estep of Hastings Lodge No. 50, Hastings, Nebr~ska. WALTER R. PICKERINC, Secretar)'.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: I herewith submit the annual report of the St. Joseph, Missouri, Masonic Board of Relief for the year ending August 31, 1969. Since our last report the board has arranged Masonic funerals and had Board of Relief correspondence as follows: December 30, 1968, Bro. Will A. Leighty, a member of Refuguio Lodge No. 190 of Woodsboro, Texas, passed away in St. Joseph, Missouri. Notified his lodge and arranged for a Masonic Service and provided emblem. February 4, 1969. Bro. Edward F. Elder of Faucett, Missouri, and a member of Ruby Lodge No. 415, Macedonia, Iowa, p<lssed away in St. Joseph. Notified his lodge and arranged for Masonic Services conducted by King Hill Lodge No. 376 of S1. Joseph, and arranged for emblem. March 4, 1969, Bro. Leslie Stahl, a member of Sanford L. Colins Lodge No. 396 of Toledo, Ohio, died in St. Joseph. Notified his lodge and arranged for Masonic Service and provided emblem. March 3, 1969, Brother Harris of Texas Lodge No. 177 of Houston, Missouri, passed away in 51. Joseph. Notified his lodge, arranged for Masonic Service and provided emblem.

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1969

April 28, 1969, Correspondence with Masonic Service Bureau of Tacoma, Washington, concerning Bro. Bryce S. Forrester of Tacoma, Washington, a member of Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 of this city who died in that city. May 15, 1969, Bro. George M. Hornaday, a member of West Plains, Missouri, Lodge No. 327 died in St. Joseph. Notified his lodge and provided emblem. May 30, 1969, Bro. Paul R. Siebold, a member of Myrtle Lodge No. 795 of Irving Park, Illinois, died in St. Joseph. Notified his lodge, arranged for !vlasonic Services and provided emblem. August 15, 1969, Correspondence with Masonic Board of Relief of Chicago, Illinois, pertaining to the death of Bro. Robert 1" Craddock in St. Joseph. Brother Craddock was a member of Oriental Lodge No. 33 of Chicago. August 20, 1969, Correspondence with Secretary of New Mexico Consistory of Santa Fe, New Mexico, concerning the death of Bro. Edwin P. Barnard of St. Joseph. Also corresponded with Secretary of Madison Lodge No. 196 of Madison, Kansas. August 22, 1969, Bro. Earl J. Frymire died in St. Joseph on August 20, 1969. Notified Victory Lodge No. 310 of Valley, Nebraska. The annual meeting of the board was held on January 14, 1969, at which time the following officers were elected: Bro. Orestes Mitchell, Jr. (331), President; Bro. Fred Carr (219), Vice President; Bro. 1" C. Seaman (189), Treasurer; Bro. Kenneth 1" McNeal (189), Secretary. The members of the board for 1969 are: St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, J. Frank Gerber, Paul Priestley, Alternate; Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, 1" C. Seaman, Kenneth 1" McNeal, Hershel Levin, Alternate; Brotherhood Lodge No. 269, Fred E. Carr, Glenn E. Swails, Alternate; Charity Lodge No. 331, Orestes Mitchell, Jr., Orwin Anderson, Alternate; King Hill Lodge No. 376, Clyde Miles, Lawrence Albright, Alternate; Saxton Lodge No. 508, 1" A. Donaldson, V. E. Donaldson, Alternate. The board had a number of requests for information as to location of lodges and requests for Masonic courtesies. Requests for financial assistance were minor. The board publicizes lost membership cards through the Bulletin of the Masonic Relief Association of United State~ and Canada when the occasion arises. Our bank balance as of August 31, 1969 is as follows: Balance, August 31, 1968 $682.36 Receipts Interest 10.00 $692.36 Disbursements Operating Expense Balance, August 31, 1969

119.06 $573.30 Respectfully submitted, KENNETH 1" McNEAL, Secretary.

St. Louis and St. Loui~ County To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. 6' A.M. of Missouri: Lodge delegates were invited to attend ten monthly board meetings during the fiscal year. Delegate response was rather disappointing. All requests for service were handled by the elected officers in a most effective, cooperative and congenial manner. Once more no assessments are levied from July 1, 1969 to June 30, 1970. This means only two assessments in eight yearsl

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A donation from the Jack Adler Foundation of $250 is gratefully acknowledged. The board officers donated their time without financial compensation. As of June 30. 1969 we had 23 pieces of sick-room equipment loaned out to members of our lodges. free of charge.- Rental value of all equipment used during the fiscal year is well over $5,000. The activities and financial report are enclosed on separate pages. To all, who through cooperation, without compensation, have enabled the Board to be of service to the Fraternity, our sincere thanks. Fraternally yours, WILLI W. WAHNUNG,

President. MASONIC BOARD OF RELIEF, ACTIVITIES FROM JULY

1, 1968

TO JUNE

30, 1969

No. of Cases Relief: Monetary _" _ . 3 Non-monetary . 1 1 Not granted . . Hospital visits, made by members of this board, to brothers outside of St. Louis jurisdiction Sick-Room equipment: Loaned . 23 Returned . 9 Unable to comply . 7 Funerals: 20 Arranged with St. Louis lodges Arranged with State of Missouri Lodges 4 Arranged with lodges of other states .... 8 Flowers only-no funeral service Unable to comply with . Application to Masonic Home: State of Missouri 3 Other states .... 1 Inquiries: Re: Masonic Homc 3 61 Of various nature '" . For St. Louis lodges 2 For out of town lodges II Dues Cards: Lost and reported to National Relief Association . 2 Blood Donation: Supplied ... Unable to comply 2 Pall Bearers: Requests complied with Masonic services attcnded by Board Members 15 Total

Sub-total

2 15

178

MASONIC BOARD OF RELIEF, STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FROM JULY

Balance July 1, 1968 Receipts: Lodge assessmen ts .

1, 1968

TO JUNE

30, 1969 c

$12,001.24

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U.S. Bond redeemed (cost) Interest on U.S. Bonds .. Interest on Certificates of Deposit Donation Refund relief Refund sick-room equipment

$500.00 116.20 350.00 250.00 50.00 137,44

1,403.64 $13,404.88

Disbursements: Relief ... Sick-room equipment and repairs Telephone and telegrams .. , Printing Postage Advertising Flowers Safe deposit box U.S. Bond redeemed (cost) Salaries President's expenses

60.00 156.19 170.63 52.70 18.00 5.70 10.30 4.50 500.00 38.50

1,016.52 .$12,388.36

Recapitulation: Balance Checking Acct. 6/30/69 U,s. Bonds (cost) ..... Certificates of Deposit (cost)

1,388.36 4,000.00 7,000.00 $12,388.36

lvfasOl1ic Employment Bureau To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. State of Missouri: The Masonic Employment Bureau of St. Louis and St. Louis County presents the following report for the year ending June 30, 1969: Total registrations for employment, new and revived, were 572. Total placements were 143. One out of every four applicants were placed. The age of those placed were from 17 to 75 years. The breakdown of the placements was in this wise: 68 Master MasOl{s, 12 wives, 23 sons, 19 daughters, 2 widows and 19 non-affiliates, most of whom were relatives. Monthly salaries paid to those placed were from $140 for part-time pensioners, to $1,350 for graduate engineers. The average monthly salary was $377. The total monthly salaries of all those placed were $53,911. If you will figure 70 per cent of the total monthly salaries paid to those placed you will find that it would have cost them $37,737.70 if these same positions were obtained through paid employment agencies. 'Ve, the officers of the Bureau, feel that a fraternal need has been accomplished and earnestly solicit the participation of all the 65 lodges in the 33rd and 57th Masonic Districts who support this work financially, to take an active part in this great institution of Freemasonry, The Masonic Employment Bureau, Freemasonry's most practical agency. Faithfully submitted, CHARLES

SUTTER,

President.

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Balance in Bank July I, 1968 . Money transferred from investment to regular fund Cash received (per capita tax)

907.65 4,500.00 10,584.00

$ LrJ,991.65 Disbursements: Office rent Telephone .. , Salaries Printing, postage and supplies Telephone answer service Directors expense Office equipment and repairs Insurance Organizations Miscdl<tneous Social 'Security Refreshments ..

Investmelll purchase ....

948.00 595.65 7,257.25 75.84 249.68 100.00 49.40 352.57 90.00 106.87 333.63 31.47

$10,190.36 4,000.00 14,190.36

Balance in Bank June 30, 1969 Investments: One U.S. Bond F-2746 One Time Certificate One Time Certificate Roosevelt Federal Savings & Loan Assn. Washington Federal Savings & Loan Assn.

1,801.29

'500.00 545.88 500.00 1,602.46 4,412.84 7,561.18

Total Cash and Investments June 30, 1969

9,362.47

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS

M.W. Bro. Russell E. Murray presented the report of the Committee on Grand Masters Address and moved its acceptance. Motion seconded and carried, and is as follows: BRETHREN: The Committee on the Grand Master's Address begs leave to reo port as follows: We commend the Grand Master for his many visitations and good work during his tenure in office. We further commend him for the concise and well-delivered address and know that from his wealth of experiences as Grand Master he has given his recommendations a great deal of consideration before offering them. Those portions of the address dealing with decisions and Masonic law are respectfully referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Those portions of the address dealing with the ritual arc respectfully referred to the Committee on Ritual.

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We think it inappropriate at this time to comment on the merits of the recommendation and proposals contained in the address as they will be given due con路 sideration by the Grand Lodge. The members of this committee congratulate M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney, Grand Master, on having had a successful administration, and take pleasure in welcoming him into the ranks of Past Grand Masters. And, further, this committee, along with all other members of the Grand Lodge, wish for him many more years of loyal service to his family, the Masonic Fraternity and community. Fraternally submitted, FORREST C. DONNFI.L, RUSSELL E. MURRAY, HAROLD O. GRAUEl.,

GEORGE F. MORRISON,

RICHARD O. RUMER, JAMES

B. DICKINSON, M. BRADI;ORD,

MARTIN

E. EWING,

ORESTES MITCHELL, JR.

SELLERS,

REPORT OF BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD

R.W. Bro. Roy W. McGhee presented the report of the Building Supervisory Board and moved its acceptance. Motion seconded and carried, and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: Your Building Supervisory Board herewith submits its report of all activities and decisions in the Masonic year just ending. Many subordinate lodges have bought existing buildings, remodeled, repaired, enlarged and otherwise improved buildings used for lodge purposes. Some of the cases were held over from otJ:1er boards, but most were new cases. We have tried to handle to the. best of our ability all problems submitted to us and feel that Masonry is on the move in Missouri, as all the new temples constructed and improved have increased interest in Masonry in the communities where these improvements were made. There are only a few cases pending and some of them date back to other boards. Several of the cases where the lodge wished to transfer the title of their property from the lodge to a temple association, particularly where a building pl'ogram was being considered. In a few cases the temple association wished to transfer the title back to the lodge saying the purpose for which they had been brought into being had been accomplished. Your board docs not know of any financial difficulty in any of the subordinate lodges in the state. R.W. Bro. Roy McGhee, former chairman of this board and presently chairman of the Judicial, or Jurisprudence Committee has been most helpful in legal questions involved, and I personally want to thank him for handling the correspondence of this board while your chairman was in Barnes Hospital with a heart attack. It has been a pleasure to serve the Grand Lodge in this capacity, but my health will not permit me to continue the work. Fraternally, E. G. SWEAZEA, Chairman, EARL E. EB:BE,

KENNETH MARR.

Listed below are all the cases received and considered by your Building Supervisory Board. (Not necessarily in the order they were received.)

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Monlrose Lodge No. 108, A.F. & I1.M. On December 2, 1968 the board approved the purchase of a two-story brick building (picture in file) the second floor presently being used by the lodge for their meeting place. Price .$i,500.00, finance OK. St. JosejJh T(:mjJle Assn.-Sax/on Lodge No. 508, A.F. & A.M. On February 26, 1969 ),our hoard approved the purchase of building presently used by the lodge as their meeting place for the sum of $7.000 and estimat.eo it would take $3,000 to remodel. Finance OK. Florissant Lodge No. 668-(Trowel Club. Temple Assn.) This file open since February, 1966. January 30, 1969 R.W. Bro. Edwin Bennett D.D.G.M., 57th Masonic District, approved purchase of 1.8 acres for $3,500 and adviseo it well located and a real bargain at that price. The delay ill this casc was in getting charter from the state and getting their articles of incorpor<ltion and by-laws in acceptable shape. Jennings Lodge No. 640, A.F. (;- A.M. Your board gave permission for this lodge to transfer title of their property to Jennings Temple Association after approval and rccommendation by R.'V. Bro. Edwin Bennett, D.D.G.M., 57th Masonic District. Forest Park l.odge No. 578, A.F. &- A.M. On March 14, 1969 your boaro approved, all things being in order, removal of meeting' place from Forest Park Temple, 2170 Forest Ave.. to Freedom Temple, 4557 Lemay Ferry Road. Meramec Lodge No. 383, A .1'. (;- A.M. The board approveo on February 2, 1969 formation of Eureka Temple Association upon receipt of articles of incorporation. charter from t.he state and proper by-laws. File open. Stanben-y Lodge No. ](}9, A.F. &- A.M. Your Building Supervisory Board approveo purchase of a building suitable for their needs for $10,000 with approxima tely $1,100 for improvements. Finance OK. Creslwood l.odge No. 669, A.F. &- A.M. This file open since January 1968. They wanted to form' a temple <lssociation for the purpose of huilding new home for their lodge. They enclosed copy of their by-laws but did not have charter from the state or articles of incorporation. They advised their attorney was working on that. We have not received these necessary papers to date. On August 19, 1969 we had letter from Bro. H. G. Bower, secretary of the temple association saying they had purchased a twoacre tract and appraiser certificate showing the lot is valued at $40,000 and are anxious to get started on a building program. Our answer to them on August 25, 1969 asking for plans and financial statement and how they proposed to finance the building program, no reply as yet. This file open. Lamonte Lodge No. 574, A.F. & A.A1. Planning new temple, size 40' x 103' according to Chas. H. Malone, D.D.G.M .. 36th Masonic District. Further information to follow. Fidelity Lodge No. 339, A.F. & A.M. Letter from Brother McCoy, secretary of the lodge, asking for plans. etc., on. new Masonic Temple. 'Ve referred him to their District Depnty. CaTlemilie Lodge No. 401, A.F. & A.M. Letter from J. L. Lambeth, secretary of the lodge, saying they pl<ln a new Masonic Temple and asked for information as to how to proceed. Our Jetter to

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them as of March 17, 1969 telling them the necessary steps and to get in touch with their District Deputy Grand Master. Wallace Lodge No. 456, A.F. 6' A.M. Letter received by the board from Elmer J. Christian asking permisSion and how to go about incorporating the Bunceton Masonic Cemetery. This matter handled satisfactorily by M.W. Brother Mooney and R.W. Bro. Roy W. McGhee while your chairman was in the hospital. Bells Lodge No. 373, A.F. 6' A.M. Letter from Bro. R. D. Husse, secretary, saying they had bought acreage. pictures enclosed, and would soon have building plans complete. Lockwood I.odge No. 521, A.F. 6' A.M. Permission given by your board to sell old lodge hall building and buy.a better building from LO.O.F., wherein they would no longer have a debt hanging over their head. Letter from the secretary of the lodge saying the deal had been consummated, and as soon as they made alterations and repairs they would be ready to move into it. New Bloomfield Lodge No. 60, A.F. ct A.M. Letter from Brother Holt, secretary, saying they had occupied upstairs of a building for many years, since 1902, size 40' x 120'. It seems that the title to the property is not in "good shape, and they want a good title to the upstairs. R.W. Bro. Roy W. McGhee gave them the solution to their problem in his letter of May 31 while your chairman was still in Barnes Hospital. Their attorney should handle the matter from here on out. File still open. Monett Lodge No. 129, A.F. 6' A.M. ] sure don't know what we would have done without Judge I\JcGhee's services while I was in the hospital. Letter from the W.M. of the lodge saying they wished to transfer the title of their property from the temple association back to the lodge. This in a matter for their attorney to handle. No advice from the lodge as to whether or not they are proceeding with transfer of title. File opelL Nixa Proposed Lodge-Friend Lodge No. 352 Since this seemed to b.e a controversial matter, your board passed it on to our Grand Master. Under date of June 30 Brother Mooney advised them he could not at this time give them permission to form a new lodge as, according to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, the Grand Master had no power to do within the last 60 days of his duly elected term of office. File open. PelTyville Lodge No. 670, A.F. 6' A.M. On July 28 your board received one of the most complete and accurate applications from R.W. Bro. Alton Bray, D.D.G.M., 49th Masonic District of Missouri for the above lodge to purchase a building in downtown Perryville for $10,500, which with a few alterations would be a perfect home for the Perryville lodge. No financial difficulties being present, your board gave permission to proceed with the purchase. See our letter to Brother Bray under date of August 2, 1969. Summit Lodge No. 263, A.F. 6' A.M. Building Supervisory Board approved on March 20 spending of approximately $500 for new ceiling and other minor improvements. Edina Lodge No. 291, A.F. 6' A.M. The most unusual case presented to your Building Supervi~ry Board in the year just past. Going through the files we find that in 1880 Edina Lodge appointed

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its first building committee. I take it the committee was reactivated from time to time for they did have a building fund which built up over the years. They bought a lot several years ago for $2,500, and a good Mason recently gave them a nice big lot right in thc heart of town valued at $10,000 to $15,000 and they must build on it within tcn years or it goes to the M.E. Church. They sold their $2,500 lot for $6,000 and to make a long story short they have more than $25,000 in cash and a fine lot. All these years they have lived upstairs over a business as a lot of loq.ges have. On August 25 your board had a letter from their secretary, Bro. J. L. Cornelius and the D.D.G.M., R.W. Bro. Dale Gardner stating the above facts. Also received a set of complete blueprints and have asked them to send a copy of them to Bros. Carl Ebbe and .J. Kenneth Man as well as M.'V. Brother Mooney. They have a membership of approximately 150, an active Eastern Star and DeMolay and Jobs Daughters. Will only have to borrow or raise $15,000 for completion of the building projcct and they havc not asked for donations yet. This lodge is in good shape and the Building Supervisory Board gave permission to start work right now.

Ferguson Lodge No. 542, A.F. & A.M., Cool Valley, Missouri Letter from secretary of above lodge saying that they voted on September :> to transfer from the Lodge Treasury $1,000 to the temple association to help pay for a new floor in the temple building. Since the lodge has the money on hand the Building Supervisory Board hereby gives permission to make the trans路 action as this letter of September 12, 1969. Twenty-two cases handled.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FORMS AND CEREMONIES

R.W. Bro. Thomas .J. Davis, Jr., chairman, stated that the Committee on Forms and Ceremonies had no activities to report. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

The Grand Secretary, in the absence of R.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick, chairman, . presented the report of the Committee on Entertainment of Distinguished Guests and moved that it be accepted. Motion seconded and carried and is as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The One Hundredth and Forty-Eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri has been honored to have in attendance seven Distinguished Guests representing six jurisdictions and many Missouri Masonic Leaders from various other bodies and organizations as well as our own Past Grand Masters. Because of the sessions in Portland, Oregon, of the General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International and the General Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters, a number of our distinguished guests and brethren were unable to be with us. To all our Distinguished Guests in attendance and to their ladies we offer the warm welcome and hospitality of the Grand Lodge of Missouri and hope your visit will be a memorable one. HERMAN A. ORLICK, Chairman ROBERT L. McKINNEY, LEWIS C. COOK, THOMAS J. DAVIS, JR., FIELDING A. POE. 'V. HUGH MCLAUGHLIN, LEWIS C. ROBERTSON. ALTER L. 'V ALKER,

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES

"Vor. Bro. John Black Vrooman presented the report of the Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges and moved that it be received. :Motion seconded and carried and is as follows: To the Most WOTShij)fUI Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri:

BRETHREN: Your committee reports that no Grand Lodge has been recognized. has recognition been withdrawn from any jurisdiction. Fraternally submitted,

HOI'

JOHN BLACK VROOMAN.

ELMER

W. VVACNER, R. DENSLOW, Chain-I/an.

WILLIA:\1

REMARKS OF M.W. BRO. CARROLL C. ARNETT

M."V. Bro. Carroll C. Arnett, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, brieHy addressed the brethren. INVITATION EXTENDED

Bro. Russell Stumpf, secretary of the Scottish Rite Valley of St. Louis, extended an invitation to the Grand Lodge of Missouri to hold its next annual communication at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in St. Louis in ] 970. REMARKS OF M.W. BRO. HAROLD PHELPS

M路."V. Bro. Harold Phelps, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, addressed the brethren. REMARKS OF M.W. BRO. HUGH W. EISENHART

M."V. Bro. Hugh the brethren.

' 'T.

Eisenhart. Grand Master of Nebraska, addressed

REMARKS OF M.W. BRO. CARMACK A. NELSON

M.'''T. Bro. Carmack A. Nelson, Grand Master of Arkansas, addressed the brethren. REMARKS OF M.W. BRO. JOHN RILEY

M.'V. Bro. John Riley, Grand Master of Tennessee, addressed the brethren. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

R.'V. Bro.'Villiam H. Chapman, chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Sesquicentennial Celebration, and made the following comments before reading the report. R.W. BRO. CHAPMAN: Most Worshipful Grand Master, this is the report of the Sesquicentennial Committee. Before making the report J would like to say a few words about the actions of this committee. The words that 1 express will be primarily mine individually; they were not necessarily prepared by the committee or any memher of the committee. Because of the fact that I personally fecI the

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work of this committee has been somewhat less than I would have liked it to have been, I would like to make路 some explanation. As you know, the time of the Sesquicentennial will fall at a time when, if things proceed in their normal manner, J will bc Grand Master of this jurisdiction. It is an unusual and wonderful milestone, no matter how you look at it. 路We started out, in the deliberations of this committee, to try to make this an enthusiastic, well-thought out, well-planncd gala, that would strike the hearts and minds of everyone concerned, members and non-members alike. I don't sa) this as a matter of excuse, but practically at every turn we ran into the matter of financial considerations. Any funds we have requested from the '\lays and Means Committee have gone into their budget and have been approvcd by you, brethren of this Grand Lodge, but by the same token we realized that our current income would not handle the funds required. So we have held back on some things with which J personally feel we could have done a much more enthusiastic and an overall better job. Basically, we have tried to do three things: 'Ve have tried to arrange a sesquicentennial celebration so that thcI;e would be something for every individual Mason in the State of Missouri; We have tried to do something directly by the Grand Lodge; \Ve have tried to make plans and they are in process for a special celebration al 1lle time of our annual meeting during the Sesquicentennial year. ''''ith those brief comments I will address myself to the report:

The chairman moved the acceptance of the report. Motion seconded and carried and is as follows: To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: This report will be primarily a progress report on the program for the Sesquicentennial, as outlined at the last Grand Lodge session in 1968. \Ve recommend that one issue of The F1-eem.ason be designated a sesquicentennial issue and a copy be provided for every Missouri I~remason, the contents of this issue to he approved by the Sesquicentennial Committee. It would now appear that this project, which wc hoped would be one of the most mcaningful and informativc taken, may prove to be impractical for a number of reasons, not the least among which are the complications arising from the fact that The Freemason is now in proccss of going on a paid subscription basis. ""e proposed a special commemorative dues card be issued for each mcmber for the year 19i I . Details of this project are still being considered. 'Ve proposed to have a special Masonic commemorative lapel pin designed and made available to the brethren at cost. This has been done, all that remains is to determine the method of distribution. ''''e suggested that suhordinate lodgcs and districts endeavor to sponsor some special event in their area in celehration of this occasion, and we recommended that a permanent Masonic monument be erected at 路an appropriate location in St. Louis commemorating the westward movcment of those Freemasons Lewis and Clark. At the suggestion of M.W. Bro. 'Villiam R.路 Denslow a subcommittee has been created to investigate the possi9ility of placing plaques at selected, appropriate locations across the state. The committee decided that if, and when, such locations were decided upon and approved, effort would be made lo have some type of celebration in those areas nol chosen by the plaque committee, in

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order that all areas of the state, if desired, could be included in the celebration plans. We were investigating the possibility of providing each lodge in the state with some item that can be displayed in the lodge hall during the 150th celebration. This has been largely accomplished. A design has been approved for a banner, and orders have been placed for the various components, and, in fact, most have been received and are in storage at the Masonic Home awaiting assembly and packaging. We suggested that invitations to 0111' 150th anniversary annual communication be extended to representatives of those Grand Lodges having a direct connection with our immediate Grand Lodge family. We have not as yet decided upon a final guest list. As in many other of our deliberations, we must weigh the benefits accruing with the cost involved. We proposed to encourage the cooperation of the clergy i.n holding appropriate services at a designated time commemorating our 150th anniversary. This being something that we feel could have a profound and lasting effect on the relationship between the lodges and the churches and synagogues of their communities, we have proceeded enthusiastically on this project. The assistance of R.oW. Bro. J. C. Montgomery, .Ir. has been enlisted and we are very hopeful that this endeavor may be one of the highlights of the year. 'Ve proposed to have a special sesquicentennial program presented dllring our annual communication. Details of this part of the celebration are still being worked on. As stated previously, we welcome the offer or participation of any Masonically affiliated group or groups that would be interested in making this Sesquicentennial Celebration more meaningful. L. McKINNJ"', A. ORLICK, LEWIS C. WES COOK, WILLIAM H. CHAPMAN, Chairman.

Respectfully suhmitted, THOMAS

ROBERT

HERMAN

DAVIS, JR.,

HUGH McLAUGHLIN,

''''ALTER

L. "V ALKER,

FINAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS

R.W. Bro. Vern H. Schneider, chairman, presented the final report of the Committee on Credentials and moved its adoption. Motion seconded and carried, and is as follows: To the Most WorshiPful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Credentials submits the following report: At the present session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, there are represented 422 Subordinate Lodges and I Lodge U .D. and there are present: Grand Lodge Officers 21 Past Grand Masters II District Deputy Grand Masters 46 District Deputy Grand Lecturers 53 Past Masters . 352 Worshipful Masters 395 Senior Wardens 166 Junior Wardens 93 Chairmen of Committees 16 Distinguished Visitors II Total .. 1,164 Actual attendance without duplication . 1,017 0

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Assistant Tilers Lodges without representation

162 Fraternally submitted, VERN H. SCHNEIDER, Chainnan, 'VILLIAM 'V. GRAY, GERALD BURNWORTH, ARTHUR 'V. RAUCH, EMI-:RY H. 'VELSH.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE AND PER DIEM

R.W. Bro. John W. Adams, chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem and moved its adoption. Motion seconded and carried and is as follows: To the Most WorshijJful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Mis-souri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem reports amounts paid for attendance at this, the One Hundred Forty-eighth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge held in the city of St. Louis, Missouri on September 29 and 30, 1969 as follows:

Grand Lodge Officers Past Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Masters District Deputy Grand' Lecturers Committee on Credentials ..... Committee on Appeals and Grievances Committee on Jurisprudence Committee on Ways and Means .. Committee on Mileage and Per Diem Committee on Masonic Education .... Building Supervisory Board Chairmeh of Other Standing Committees Assistant Grand Tilers . Representatives of Lodges U.D. Representatives of Chartered Lodges

813.48 372.28 1,837.76 2,189.44 210.00 43.52 94.56 175.56 154.00 127.20 104.40 ] 10.00 35.60 17,273.84

$23,541.64

Total ...

Fraternally submitted, CHAS. S. HICKS, EDWARD A. LANG, ELMER L. FOWLER, JOHN S. SMARR, JOHN 'V. ADAMS, Chairman. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS

Wor. Bro. Forrest G. Lowe presented the proposed Amendments to Sections 15.060 and 18.010 of the ]958 Constitution and By-Laws, which read as follows: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS We, the undersigned, propose that Sections 15.060 and 18.010 of the By-Laws

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of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri, be repealed and Sections 15.060 and 18.010 be enacted as follows: Section 1.5.060. Proficiency of Master Mason. Until a Master Mason has shown suitable proficiency in that degree, he is not permitted to vote, to hold office in the lodge or to obtain a regular dues card. A Master Mason who has not passed a suitable proficiency within six months after J'eceiving the deg-ree of Master Mason, is automatically suspended and must regularly petition for reinstatement and after favorable election, must pass a suitable proficiency in open lodge within six months after the date of reinstatement. Failure to give the proficiency voids the reinstatement. The petition takes the usual course except that a two-thirds vote by paper ballot is required for reinstatement. Prior to the expiration of six months, the lodge by majority vote may extend the time six additional months. If a Master Nfason has been issued a dues card prior to the date of adoption of this Section, the only penalty for failure to show suitable proficiency will be his inability to vote or to hold office in the lodge. Section IS.OlO. Dues. Dues are payable annually and in advance, on January I of each year. A temporary dues card good for six months beginning- with the date of receiving the degree of Master Mason will be issued on payment of a sum equal to one half the annual dues. Jf an extension of time to return a suitable proficiency is granted by vote of the lodge or by reinstatement, a temporary dues card good for six months heginning with the date of the extension â&#x20AC;˘ or reinstatement will be issued on payment of a sum equal to one half the annual dues. ''''hen a suitable proficiency is passed, and with the payment of dues, a regular dues card will he issued. Dues are charged from the date of the proficiency, prorated by months, a fraction of a month being taken as a whole month. Full credit shall be given for any unused time remaining on the temporary card. No dues are charged for any full year commencing after suspension unless good standing is regained during the year. The provision for a temporary dues card shall apply only to candidates receiving their Degree of Master Mason after the date of adoption of this Section. FRED

MAIN,

''''ALTER STANFILL, ROBERT

TRIPP,

H. A. HOOK, FORREST

LOWE.

The amendment was signed by approximately 468 members of the Fraternity, and which was received and referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Motion seconded and carried. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS

The Grand Secretary read the following proposed amendments to the 1958 Constitution and By-Laws, and moved that they be accepted and referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Motion seconded and carried, and are as follows: We propose that the By-Laws be amended as follows: Substitute for Section 2.010 (m) the following: Section 2.010. Grand Master. (m) He receives traveling, office, stenographic, clerical and other expenses, in equal m,onthly installments, of the total amount determined by the Committee of Administration, and approved by the Grand Lodge in the annual budget. At

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the option of the Grand Master, the allowance is paid to him on his submission of monthly itemized accounts of his expenses, cumulatively not in excess of 1/12th of the annual total for the portion of the year which has elapsed. HAROLD O. GRAUEL. MARTIN B. DICKINSON. We propose that the By-Laws be amended as follows: Substitute for the last sentence of Section 2.030, relating to the Grand Treasurer, the following: He receives for his services such amount as may be determined by the Committee on Administration and approved by the Grand Lodge in the annual budget. HAROLD O. GRAUEL, MARTIN B. DICKINSON. W'e propose that the By-Laws be amended as follows: Suhstitute for Section 2.040 (p) the following: Section 2.040. Grand Secretary. (p) Receives for his services such amount as may be determined by the Committee on Administration and approved by the Grand Lodge in the annual budget. payable monthly. HAROLD O. GRAUEL, MARTIN B. DICKINSON. \\le propose that the By-Laws be amended by adding a new subsection as follows: Section 2.040. Grand Secretary. (q) If .compensated, devotes his full time to the duties of his office, and receives no compensation for any other activity, except jury duty and similar temporary public service. HAROLD O. GRAUEL, MARTIN B. DICKINSOl". \Ve propose that the By-Laws be amended as follows: Substitute for Section 2.0.50 (d) the following: (d) Receives for his services such amount as may be determined by the Committee on Administration and approved by the Grand Lodge in the annual budget, payable monthly, and traveling' expenses not exceeding the amount likewise de路 termined and approved. He submits an itemized statement of his expenses monthly, to be paid on approval of the Grand Master. HAROLD O. GRAUEL, MARTIN B. DICKINSON. ''''e propose that the By-L-iws be amended as follows: Substitute for Section 2.170 (c) the following': Section 2.170. Retirement and Pensions. (c) Any Grand Secretary or Grand Lecturer who retires under this section shall receive an annual pension, payable monthly, equivalent to the number of years of his service multiplied by 2 112 per cent of his average annual salary for the five complete fiscal years immediately preceding his retirement, but not more than 50 per cent of the annual salary of such officer at the time of his retirement. HAROLD O. GRAUEL, MARTII" B. DICKINSON. We propose that the By-Laws be amended by adding a new section as follows: Add a new Section:

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Section 2.180. Compensation. No elective officer of the Grand Lodge receives any salary or other compensation for his services. HAROLD O. GRAUEL, MARTIN

DICKINSON.

We propose that the By-Laws be amended by adding a new section as follows: Section 5.210. Committee on Administration. The Grand Master, who is chairman, and the other uncompensated elective officers of the Grand Lodge constitute the Committee on Administration. It exercises general supervision of the activities of all the compensated officers and employees of the Grand Lodge, not including the expense allowances of the Grand Master. If the Grand Secretary is compensated, subordinate employees in his office shall be chosen and may he discharged by him, but their number, duties and compensation are determined by the Committee on Administration. If either or both the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary receive no com路 pensation from the Grand Lodge, the committee may employ a suitable person or persons to perform any or all the duties of such respective uncompensated officers, except that the Grand Secretary shall have custody of the seal of the Grand Lodge. HAROLD O. GRAUEL, MARHN

DICKINSON.

AMENDMENT TO BY路LAWS

Be It Resolved, That Subsection (d) of Section 2.050 of the By-Laws be amended by striking out the figure Eight Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($8,400.00) and substituting in place thereof the figure Nine Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($9,300.00) so that said section as amended will read: (d) Receives for his services $9,300.00 a year, payable monthly, and traveling expenses not exceeding $4,800.00 a year. He submits an itemized statement of his expenses monthly, to be paid on approval of the Grand Master.

'VALTER WALKER, THOMAS LICK, W. NEY,

H. UTZ, H.

DAVIS, JR., HERMAN

JR., FIELDING

CHAPMAN,

MOONEY, LEWIS C.

POE, ROBERT

MORGAN

DONELSON,

OR-

McKIN-

ELVIS

'VES COOK, W. HUGH MCLAUGHLIN.

A'MENDMENT TO BY路LAWS

Be It Resolved, That Section 3.070 of the By-Laws be amended by striking out Section 3.070 and substituting in place thereof the following so that when amended, said Section 3.070 will read as follows, to-wit: Section 3.070. Investments: Asset" received by gift or bequest may be retained in kind. All other investments shall be not less than one-half in obligation of the United States of America, or in securities or accounts fully insured or guaranteed by the United States or an agency of the United States. The remaining portion may be invested in common stock or equities in nationally known companies traded on the New York Stock Exchange and shall be rated "A" or better by Standard & Poor's, or Moody's, or by an equally well recognized investment rating service. WALTER

FIELDING

BAIRD,

FLOYD H.

POE, HERMAN

BUCKNER, W.

ORLICK,

LiN, LEWIS C. WES COOK, THOMAS

'V.

BAGLEY,

HUGH ~1cLAUGH路

L. A.

DAVIS, JR., ROBERT

McKINNEY,J. MORGAN DONELSON, WALTER WALKER, ELVIS MOONEY,

UTZ,

JR.,

ELMER

CHAPMAN, FREELON K. HADLEY, LLOYD

WAGNER,

S. MORGAN, JR.

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Be It Resolved, That Section 3.095 of the By-Laws be amended by striking out Section 3.095 and substituting in place thereof the following so that when amended, said Section 3.09.? will read as follows, to-wit: Section 3.095. Fiscal Year: The Fiscal Year of the Grand Lodge begins July I and ends June 30. The Budget Year of the Grand Lodge begins on the 15th day of October of each year and ends on the following October 14. A budget shall be prepared under Section 3.100 for each Budget Year preceding the close of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, said budget to be for the following Budget Year. BAIRD, }<'LOYD H. BUCKNER, \V. A. BAGLEY, A. POE, HERMAN A. ORLICK, W. HUGH MCLAUGHLIN, LEWIS C. WES COOK, THOMAS J. DAVIS, JR., ROBERT L.

\VALTER H. FIELDING

MCKINNEY,]. MORGAN DO:'liELSON, 'WALTER WALKER, ELVIS MOONEY,

Urz,

JR.,

ELMER

CHAPMAN, FREELON K. HADLEY, LLOYD

WAGNER,

S. MORGAN, JR.

AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS

Be It Resolved, That Section 3.100 of the By-Laws be amended by striking out Section 3.100 and substituting in place thereof the following so that when amended, said Section 3.100 will read as follows, to-wit: Section 3.100. Budget: Before the close of each Annual Communication, the Committee on Ways and Means, with the advice of the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Treasurer, and Grand Secretary, shall prepare a budget of the funds anticipated to be available for the operation of the Grand Lodge for the succeeding Budget Year. The said budget shall itemize the balance, if any, of the General Fund and the source ar~d amount of income received in the previous Fiscal Year or Years which are the funds available for the operation of the Grand Lodge for the succeeding Budget Year. The appropriations and anticipated expenditures required for the operation of the Grand Lodge for the succeeding Budget Year shall be itemized and shall not exceed the total funds available as set out above. The budget may be revised by the Committee on Ways and Means by increasing any appropriation by not more than 10 per cent, but only if the total appropriated, including any increase, is within the total available funds. Any other appropriation or increase is made only with the approval of the Committee, and any three of the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, and the Grand Wardens. The committee and the officers may vote by mail. It reports all changes made in the budget. H. nAIRD, FLOYD H. nUCKNER, W. A. nAGLE\', A. POE, H'ERMAN A. ORLICK, W. HUGH McLAUGHLIN, LEWIS C. WES COOK, THOMAS J. DAVIS, JR., ROBERT L. McKINNEY,]. MORGAN DONELSON, \VALTER 'WALKER, ELVIS A. MOONEY, W. H. UTZ, JR., ELMER W. \VAGNER, \V. H. CHAPMAN, FREELON K. HADLEY, LLOYD S. MORGAN, JR. WALTER

}<'IELDING

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

We, the undersigned, propose that Sections 5.010 and 5.080 of Article 5 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri, be repealed and Sections 5.010 and 5.080 of Article 5 be re-enacted as follows: Section 5.010. Appointment. The standing committees are (a) Credentials, (b) Grand Master's Address, (c) Lodges Under Dispensation, (d) Chartered Lodges,

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(e) Appeals and Grievances, (f) Jurisprudence, (g) Ways and Means, (h) Relief and Charity, (i) Masonic Boards of Relief, (j) Necrology, (k) Ritual, (1) Forms and Ceremonies, (m) Mileage and Per Diem, (n) Correspondance, (0) Masonic Education, (p) Building Supervisory Board, (q) Entertainment of Distinguished Guests, and (r) By-Laws. Special committees may be appointed by the Grand Master when he or the Grand Lodge considers it necessary. Each committee consists of not more than five members, except the ''''ays and Means Committee. which shall be composed of six members, with a chairman and members designated by the Grand Master, unless otherwise authorized by law or by order of the Grand Lodge. The committees consider all matters referred to them and report promptly. Section 5.080. "'lays and Means. The Committee on Ways and Means examines all matters affecting the finances of the Grand Lodge. No appropriation may be made without reference to the committee., It consists of six members, five members each holding office for three years, two with terms expiring in one year, two with terms expiring in another, and one with term expiring in another, and the Grand Treasurer. As each term of the five members appointed expires the Grand Master appoints a successor, and he fills any vacancies occurring on the committee. The committee budgets the entire expense of the Grand Lodge in accordance with Article 3 of the By-Laws. Upon the request of the Grand Master or of a lodge, the committee examines into the financial condition of the lodge and makes adjustment of all disputes between the lodge and building associations. It may defer or waive in whole or in part sums due the Grand Lodge from the lodge on proof of its inability to 'pay, or extend the time of payment of any sums owing to the Grand Lodge. It. may impose such conditions as it considers advisable and for the best interests of the Grand Lodge and the lodge. It may with the consent of the Grand Master consolidate lodges on such terms and conditions as it considers advisable and for the best interests of Freemasonry; and it may adjust all financial problems affecting the Grand Lodge and the lodges, necessary to effect a consolidation. ''''hen consolidation is effected, it must report fuIly to the Grand Secretary, and further proceedings must be followed as required when lodges consolidate by agreement of their members. ELVIS

"V.

MOONEY,

HUGH

MORGAN DONELSON, ''''. H. CHAPMAl\;,

McLAUGHLIN, ELMER

'V.

BAIRD, FLOYD H. BUCKi'\ER, FREELON WES COOK, RORERT HERi\'IAN LLOYD

WAGNER, 'WALTER H.

HADLEY, LEWIS

McKINNEY, THOMAS

ORLICK, FIELDTN(;

POE,

DAVIS, JR.,

"w ALTER

'V ALKER.

MORGAN, JR.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE

R.W. Bro. Roy ,,y. McGhee, chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence, and the following action was taken thereon: To the Most Worshipfu.l Gmnd Lodge, A.F. </; A.M. of Missouri: This report will be one of the briefest reports in quite some time. Our l'etJrlllg Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney, who not only is a learned attorney, but who is well versed in Masonic Law, initiated a novel plan early in this Masonic year whereby most of his problems were re-referred to his District Deputy Grand Masters for their attention. There most, if not all of them, were resolved. Therefore, the Grand Master has not reported a single decision to this Committee for our consideration. '

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We considered two resolutions duly presented at the 1968 Session of thi.. Grand Lodge.

Fi1-sl: Resolution to repeal and reenact Sec. 9.140. Ante-Rooms. Be /t, Resol1!ed) That Section 9.110 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be repealeo and a new section bearing the same number be.substituted, therefore, to wit: 9.140. Use of \Jasonic Buildings. Defining Lodge Hall. No card games, bingo games, or other similar games shall be conducted in any Masonic Lodge Hall, Tiler's Room or preparation room. "Masonic Lodge Hall," as used herein shall be construed to mean only that room in any Masonic building used for holding lodge meetings. This section shall not prohibit the holding of card parties or other social events in any other areas of a Masonic building'. Vour committee recommends the adoption of this resolution. Seco1ld: The form of proposed resolution to repeal Section 10.010 submitted in two separate sections, was found objectionable. Your committee recommends the following substitute resolution: Be It Resolved) That Section 10.040 Grand Lodge Dues, be repealed and a new section be enacted in lieu thereof as follows: Section 10.040, Grand Lodge Dues. Each lodge pays fOllr dollars and twenty-five cents ($4.2.1) to the Grand Lodge of Missouri for each Master j"lason (except those whose dues have been remitted and those exempted under sub-section (a) of Section 18.050) reported in the Annual Return. The Grand Lodge, promptly as collected, pays two dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25) for each Master Mason to the Masonic Home of Missouri. Your committee recommencts the adoption of this resolution. Fraternally submitted, CLARENCE T. 'VOOI), W. HUGH McLAUGHLIN. HARRY AVERY,

Roy'\'. MCGHEE, Cha;n1la1l.

R.',y. Bro. Roy H. McGhee then made the following comment: R. '\'. BROTHER McGHEE: Vour Jurisprudence Committee is happy to report that most of its problems were referred to the District Deputy Grand Masters for their decision and most of them were resolved; therefore, the Grand Master has not referred a single decision to this committee for our consideration. \Ve approve whole hearted1y of his decision not to report allY decisions to liS. Thereupon, Brother McGhee moved that the report of the Jurisprudence Committee be approved in its entirety. Motion seconded and carried. INTRODUCTION OF WOR. BRO.

J. DORR EWING

R.W. Bro. J. Morgan Donelson introduced War. Bro. J. Don Ewing, newly elected member of the Masonic Home Board, who replied with a short message of appreciation. APPOINTMENTS

R.',y. Bro. Elmer W. Wagner, Grand Secretary, then read the appointments to Grand Lodge offices for the ensuing year:

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Freelon K. Hadley Walter L. Walker Robert L. -McKinney _. Herman A. Orlick Lewis C. Wes Cook Fielding A. Poe, ]r. ..... James A. Noland, Jr. Roy H. Sander Eugene Stacy ... Herbert E. Duncan J. C. Montgomery, Jr. Julius .J. Nodel Carl L. Radford Cecil H. Hurt Clarency Newby Reid M. Swindler Monk Bryan Lucien E. May .. Loren R Thompson

.........

1969 Gmnd Lecturer Senior Grand Deacon Junior Grand Deacon Senior Grand Steward Junior Grand Stewm"d Senior Grand Marshal Junior Grand Marshal Grand Sword ReaTel' Gmnd Pursuivant Grand Chaplain Gmnd Chaplain Gmnd Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain , Grand Chaplain Grand Orator Grand Orator Gmnd Tiler

INSTALLATION

The hour for installation having arrived, M.W. Bro. Martin B. Dickinson assisted by M.W. Bro. Orestes Mitchell, Jr. as Grand Marshal, and M.W. Bro. Harold O. Grauel as Grand Chaplain, installed the newly elected and appointed Grand Lodge officers, assisted by M.W. Bros. Forrest C. Donnell, James M. Bradford, Richard O. Rumer, James M. Sellers, George F. Morrison and Russell E. Murray. PRESENTATIONS

A gold identification card was presented to M.W. Bro. J. Morgan Donelson by R.W. Bro. Elmer W. Wagner, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master's apron was presented to M.W. Bro. J. Morgan Donelson by R.W. Bro. Elmer W. Wagner, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master's jewel was presented to M.W. Bro. J. Morgan Donelson by M.W. Bro. Martin B. Dickinson. GIFTS AND GREETINGS

Gifts were presented M.'V. Bro. .J. Morgan Donelson, Grand Master, by the Bee Hive Club and the De-Don Club of the Grand Master's community, and from the officers and members of the Grand Master's Mother Lodge, Mercer Lodge No. 35, Princeton, Missouri. Messages of congratulation were received from M.W. Bro. William R. Denslow, the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Missouri, and from a group of Missouri Freemasons attending national Masonic meetings in Portland, Oregon. BENEDICTION

R.W. Bro. diction.

C. Montgomery, Jr., Grand Chaplain, pronounced the beneCLOSING

The Grand Lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri

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rested from its labors, this day, September 30, 1969 and was closed in ample form, no further business appearing, to meet again in St. Louis, Missouri, the last Monday viz., the 28th day of September, 1970. ELMER W. WAGNER,

Gmnd Secretar)l STANDING COMMITTEES 1969路1970

Credentials-Vern H. Schneider, Chairman, 16 Lindworth La., St. Louis, Mo. 63124; William W. Gray, 5511 Lydia Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64] 10; John H. Hicks, Lebanon, Mo. 65536; Arthur W. Rauch, 7 Girard Dr., Webster Groves, Mo. 631 ]9; Emery H. Welsh, Unionville, Mo. 63565. Gmnd Master's Address-Elvis A. Mooney, Chairman, 1]7 N. Prairie St., Bloomfield, Mo. 63825, and all Past Grand Masters in attendance. Lodges Under Dispensation-LouiS Garrison, Chairman, Pierce City, Mo. 65723; Billy G. Privitt, Rt. I, Galt, Mo. 64641; Homer L. Dickerson, Livonia, Mo. 63551; W. Ransom Hook, 601 S. 20th St., Bethany, Mo. 64424; Stanley Schlesing, 2512 E. Grand St., Springfield, Mo. 65806. Chartered Lodges-Randall Williams, Chairman, Martinsville, Mo. 64467; Clarence M. Tan, Jr., 62]6 Blue Ridge Cut-Off, Raytown, Mo. 64]33; F. Powell Rodeker, 2602 Buchler Ave., St. Joseph, Mo. 64506; Gaylord Shaw, Spikard, Mo. 64679; Cledith Davenport, 404 Peacher Ave., Box 744, Chillicothe, Mo. 6460]. Appeals and Grievances-Loyd A. Cleaveland, 385 Citizens Natl. Bank Bldg., Chillicothe, Mo. 64601; Arthur H. Ploetze, 4507 DuBorg La., St. Louis, Mo. 63128; James E. Brown, Rm. 401, 1st Nat!. Bank Bldg., Joplin, Mo. 64801; Laurance M. Hyde, ]204 Moreland Ave., Jefferson City, Mo. 65lOI; Lloyd L. Schainker, 7333 Balson Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63130. Jurisprudence-William J. Hill, Chairman, Home Savings Bldg., Kansas City, Mo. 64lO6; Roy W. McGhee, Sr., 122 S. Main St., Piedmont, Mo. 63957; James P. Hull, 435 Krug Park Pl., St. Joseph, Mo. 64505; Harry Gershenson, Rm. 2055, 611 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 63lOl; Leroy Snodgrass, Courthouse, Tuscumbia, Mo. 65082. Ways and Means-Frank K. Roy, Jr., Chairman (3), 545 E. lOIst Ter., Kansas City, Mo. 64131; Walter H. Baird (2), 234 E. Parkway Dr., Columbia, Mo. 65201; Floyd H. Buckner (1), Box 602, Desloge, Mo. 63601; Lloyd S. Morgan, Jr. (2), Box 93, Advance, Mo. 63730; John W. Mayo (3), 802 Normal St., Trenton, Mo. 64683. Relief and Charity-Lloyd C. Seaman, Chairman, 3129 Felix St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501; Edward A. Lang, ]0258 Driver Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63114; Charles C. Oliver, Jr., Traders National Bank, Trust Department, 1]25 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. 64lO6; James A. Noland, Jr., Osage Beach, Mo. 65065; J. Dorr Ewing, Court路 house, Maryville, Mo. 64468; Carl I. Stein, Secretary to the Committee, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63112. Masonic Boards of Relief-Elvin K. Luff, Chairman, 1503 W. Short St., Inde路 pendence, Mo. 64050; Elvis R. Poff, 5601 S" Fourth St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64504; 'Villiam NaIl, 833 South Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65806; Chester L. Lieder, 49I8a Tholozan Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63109; George R. Spindler, 5531 Eichelberger Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63109. Necrology-Harold O. Grauel, Chairman, Box 389, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701; Frank P. Briggs, 1]32 N. Jackson St., Macon, Mo. 63552; Forrest C. Donnell, 245 Union Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63108; James M. Bradford, 4165a Shaw Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63110; Russell E. Murray, 1717 June Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63138. Ritual~Freelon K. Hadley, Chairman, 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64507; William V McCollum, 800 West Pershing St., Springfield, Mo. 65806; Merle B. Graham, 358 W. Maple Ave., Kahoka, Mo. 63445; Ronnie L. House, Box 335,

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Mansfield, Mo. 65704; William F. Jackson, 8033 Audrain Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63121; William W. Forrester, Rt. 2, Box 193, Blue Springs, Mo. 64015. Fonns and Ceremonies-Frank A. Arnold, Chairman, 733 Main St., Boonville, Mo. 65233; Clarence W. Bumgarner, Strafford, Mo. 65757; Cletis Henson, Bell City, Mo. 63735; Charles H. Stickler, 8 Town & Country, Trenton, "Mo. 64683; Hollan :Fann, Puxico, Mo. 639fiO: Fredon K. Hadley (Ex-Officio), 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64507. Mileage and Per Diem-,-.1ohn W. Adams, Chairman, 2[,3 F'armers Say. Hank Bldg., Marshall, Mo. 65340; Alfred H. Zeidler, 4064 Fairview AYe., St. Louis, Mo. 63116; Edward A. Lang, 10258 Driver Ave .. St. Louis, Mo. 63114; Charles Hicks. Monroe City, Mo. 63456; John S. Smarr, 1115 S. Ellis St., Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701. CorresjJondence-Bruce H. Hunt, Box 188, Kirksville, Mo. 63501. Masonic Education-Lewis C. Wes Cook, Chairman (3), 3233 N.E. Chippewa Dr.. Kansas City, Mo. 64116; Rohert H. Arnold (2), 15 West Tenth St., Kansas City, Mo. 64105; John T. Suesens (2), 1202~ Ashland Ave., St. Joseph, Mo. 64506: Frank P. Brig'g-s (1), 1132 i'J. Jackson St., Macon. Mo. 63552; Harold 0'. Grauel (I), Box 389, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701; Pressley L. Crummy (3), 910 E. Harrison St., Kirksville, Mo. 63501. Building SUjJemis01'y Board-Claude T. Wood, Chairman (3), 116 \'V. McClurg, Richland, Mo. 655:')6; Earl E. Ehhe (I). 170 S. Main St., Trenton, Mo. 64683; Wayne W. Waldo (2),6000 Central, Kansas City, Mo. 64113. Entertainment of Distinguished Guests-Herman A. Orlick, Chairman, 1678 Avignon Ct., St. Louis, Mo. 63122; Walter L. Walker, Walker Bldg., 215 E. Main St., Neosho, Mo. 64850; Robert L. McKinney, Northeast Missouri State College, Kirksville, Mo. 63501; Lewis C. Wes Cook, 3233 N.E. Chippewa Dr., Kansas City. ;\;10. 64116; Fielding A. Poe, Jr., 6616 Pepperidge Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63134; Lewis C. Robertson. 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63112; Harry Gershenson. Rm. 20,1)5, 611 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 63101; James A. Noland, Jr., Osage Beach, Mo. 65065. By-Lows-Martin B. Dickinson, Chairman. 15 ''\T. Tenth St., Kansas City, Mo. 64105; Orestes Mitchell, Jr., 811-8]5 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501; Dewey Routh, 214 Ramsey Bldg., Rolla, Mo. 65401; Harry C. Avery, 705 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 63lO!; G. Fred Kling, 506 E. Clark SL. Albany, Mo. 64402. SPECIAL COMMITTEES 1969-1970

George JVashington Masonic National Memorial Association-Bruce II. Hunt, Chairman, Box 188, Kirksville, Mo. 63501; Morris E. Ewing, Morrisville, Mo. 65701; Harry S Truman, Independence, Mo. 64050; .lames M. Sellers, Lexington, Mo. 64067; Homer L. Ferguson, 1927 N. Circle Dr., Jefferson City, Mo. 65101. Recognition of Foreign Grand I,odges-\Villiam R. Denslow, Chairman, Box 529, Trenton, Mo. 64683; Elmer W. Wagncr, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63108: John Black Vrooman, Box 402, Sl. Louis, Mo. 63116. Revision of Constitution-Elvis A. Mooney, Chairman, 117 N. Prairie St., nJoomfield, Mo. 63825; W. Hugh McLaughiin, 222 Bryant Bldg., 1102 Grand Aye., Kansas City, Mo. 61106; Walter L. Walker, Walker nJdg.. 215 E. Main St., Neosho, Mo. 64850; Harold M. Jayne, Box ] 15, 'Memphis, Mo. 63555; Russell E. Murray. 1717 June Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63138. Sesquicentennial Celebmtion-William H. Chapman, Chairman, 20 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, Mo. 63119; Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Box 217, Piedmont, Mo. 63957; W. Hugh McLaughlin, 222 Bryant Bldg., 1102 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64106; Walter L. \Valko', Walker Bldg., 215 E. Main St., Neosho, Mo. 64850; Robert L. McKinney, Northeast Missouri SUite College: Kirksville, Mo. 63501; Herman A.

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Orlick, 1678 Avignon Ct., St. Louis, Mo. 63122; Fielding A. Poe, Jr., 6616 Pepperidge Dr., St. Louis, 'Mo. 63134. Public Schools-'Walter C. Ploeser, Chairman, Rt. 1, Box 251, Manchester, Mo. 6301]; John M. Da]ton, 235 E. High St., Jefferson City, Mo. 6510]; Harry C. Avery, 705 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 63101; Clarence L. Shaon, Box 394, Bowling Green, Mo. 63334; A. Basey Vanlandingham, Box 7]], Columbia, Mo~ 65201. OTHER APPOINTMENTS

Audit-Harvey &: \Vagener, Certified Public Accountants, 78]0 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63105. RelJTesentatives to Masonic TemjJle Association of St. Louis-Alfred M. Frager, 8]45 Balson Ave., Sl. Louis, Mo. 63130; John W. Alverson, 7335 Zephyr Pl., St. Louis, Mo. 63143; George F. Morrison, 7436 Cromwell Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63105. THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI Dm&CTORS

.J. Morgan Donelson, Box 211, Princeton, Mo. 64673; William H. Chapman, 20 'Vest Lockwood, Webster Groves, Mo. 63] ]9; Thomas .J. Davis, Jr., Box 217, Piedmont, \10. 639:>7: W. Hugh McLaughlin, 222 Bryant Bldg., ] ]02 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Nl0. 64J06; Roy H. Sander-]970, 5091 Clayridge Dr., Bldg. 6, Apt. 314, St. Louis. Mo. 63129; Lloyd C. Seaman-]970, 3129 Felix St., St. Joseph, Mo. 6450]; n. Jeff Lance-197], Room 2106, 611 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 63101; Edward A. Lang-]97I, 1025R Driver Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63114; James A. Noland, Jr.-] 972, Osage Beach, Mo. 65065; Charles C. Oliver, Jr.-]972, Traders National Bank, Trust Department, 1125 Grand Ave.. Kansas City, Mo. 64106; .J. DOlT Ewing-1973, Courthouse, Maryville, Mo. 61168; David R. HensJcy-1973, 7912 Bonhomme Ave., Clayton, Mo. 63105. OFFICERS

President, William H. Chapman, 20 W. Lockwood, 'Webster Groves, Mo. 63lJ9; Vice-President, Roy H. Sander, 5091 Clayridge Dr., Bldg. 6, Apt. 314, Sl. Louis, Mo. 63]29; Treasurer, D. Jeff Lance, Room 2106, 6] 1 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 63101; Secretary, Lewis C. Rohertson, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63112. ADMINISTRATOR

Lewis C. Robertson, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63112. Max E. Wood, Assistant Administrator, 535] Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63112. ASSISTANT TO THE ADMINISTRATOR

Carl 1. Stem, 535 I Delmar Blvd., SI. Louis, Mo.' 63112. MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH

Worshipful Master, A. Basey Vanlandingham, Box 711, Columbia, Mo. 65201. Scc.retary-Treasurer, Alfred W. Griffith, P.O. Box 1RO, Fulton, Mo. 65251. LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THIS JURISDICTION

Name and Location Harry S Truman, Independence 64050 .. .,.' , Forrest C. Donnell, 245 Union Blvd., Apt. 320, St. Louis 63108 Morris E. Ewing, Morrisville 65701 , , , , ... , .. , . , , , ' James M. Bradford, 4165a Shaw Avenue, St. Louis 63110 ..

,,, ',,, ,

Year of Service 1940-41 1942-43 1947-48 ,1949-50

lIO

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Homer L. Ferguson, 1927 N. Circle Drive, Jefferson City 65101 1951-52 Richard O. Rumer, 6600 01eatha Avenue, St. Louis 63139 . .. ]952-53 James M. Sellers, Lexington 64067 . 1953-54 Orestes Mitchell, Jr., 811-815 Corby Building, 5th and Felix Street", St. Joseph 64501 .............. . ]9.:54-55 Harold M. Jayne, Memphis 63555 1956-57 Frank P. Briggs, 1132N. Jackson Street, Macon 63552 . 1957-58 Harold O. Grauel, Box 389, Cape Girardeau 63701 1959-60 Bruce H. Hunt, Box 188, Kirksville 63501 .. . 1960-61 Martin B. Dickinson, 15 West Tenth St., Kansas City 64105 .1962-63 George F. Morrison, 7436 Cromwell Drive, St. Louis 63105 1964-65 A. Basey Vanlandingham, Box 711, Columbia 65201 1965-66 Russell E. Murray, 1717 June Drive, St. Louis 63138 " 1966-67 William R. Denslow, Box 529, Trenton 64683 " 1967-68 1968-69 Elvis A. Mooney, 117 N. Prairie Street, Bloomfield 63825

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS

1969-1970

1969路1970

I. George Davidson, 437 E. Jackson,

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1I. 12. 13. 14. 15. ]6. 17. 18. 19.

Memphis, Mo. 63555 Roy L. Fortney, 108 N. Franklin St., Kirksville, Mo. 63501 Eugene D. Mallette, Newtown, Mo. 64667 Charles H. Stickler, 8 Town & Country, Trenton, Mo. 64683 Ned McLain, Hatfield, Mo. 64458 Dale Heath, King City, Mo. 64463 Walter E. Smith, 136 S. Vine St., Maryville, Mo. 64468 Donald E. Beesley, Oregon, Mo. 64473 Logan E. Wing, Jr., 403 S. 31st St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 Ralph M. Lawry, Maysville, Mo. 64469 Garnett, L. Clevenger, Route 2, Lawson, Mo. 64062 B. Raymond Babb, 1421 Cooper, Chillicothe, Mo. 64601 I Guy A. Kitchin, 503 E. Dake St., Brookfield, Mo. 64628 Charles Green, 317 Vine St., Macon, Mo. 63552 Harold K. Fretwell, Monticello, Mo. 63457 Francis L. Johnson, 1217 Kentucky St., Louisiana, Mo. 63353 John T. Lutz, Route 2, Paris, Mo. 65275 Albert R. Martin, Route 3, Moberly, Mo. 65270 Francis Kepner, Rothville, Mo. 64676

J. Merle B. Graham, 358 W. Maple Ave., Kahoka, Mo. 63445 2. Leo B. Kennedy, Edina, Mo. 63537 3. John S. Stillwell, Lucerne, Mo. 64655 4. George B. Hamilton, 503 W. 4th St., Trenton, Mo. 64683 5. Wilburn Scott Christie, New Hampton, Mo. 64471 6. Glenn V. Bulla, King City, Mo. 64463 7. Clyde M. Roberts, 703 S. Main St., Maryville, Mo. 64468 8. Thurlow E. Herrick, Box 182, Westboro, Mo. 64498 9. F. Powell Rodecker, 2602 Buehler Ave., St. Joseph, Mo. 64506 10. Warren P. Gallinger, Union Star, Mo. 64494 I I. Charles M. Jurgens, 17 N. E. 114th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64155 12. Ray Carpenter, Route 1, Chillicothe, Mo. 64601 13. Warren W. Dray, 427 E. Jackson, Linneus, Mo. 64653 14. George E. Grubb, 201 Third St., Monroe City, Mo. 63456 15. Lee B. Turner, 4907 Prospect Ave., Hannibal, Mo. 63401 16. Russell .J. Rowe, Route 2, Louisiana, Mo. 63353 17. Francis A. Ely, Monroe City, Mo. 63456 18. Edwin B. Hawkins, Box 125, Higbee, Mo. 65257 19. Herbert D. DeWeese, Route 2, Box 60, Brunswick, Mo. 65236

1969

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

20. Travis A. Graham, Bogard, Mo. 64622 21. Harold A. McAdow, Box 2, Platte City, Mo. 64079 22A. Edward A. Landingham, 9721 E. 35th St., Independence, Mo. 64052 22B. Emil O. Bayerl, 500 Knickerbocker Pl., Kansas Ci ty, Mo. 64111 23. John J. Pollard, 1809 Forrest Ave., Lexington, Mo. 64067 24. Raymond R. Hartman, 104 S. Elm St., Sweet Springs, Mo. 65351 25. Elmer J. Chrisman, Glasgow, Mo. 65254 26. Ernest C. Cottle, 1005a Hardin St., Columbia, Mo. 65201 27. Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr., 505 Highway Z, Fulton, Mo. 65251 28. W. Lee Brewster, High Hill, Mo. 63350 29. Eugene E. Taylor, Route 3, Box 49B, Troy, Mo. 63379 30. Robert U. Tripp, 540 Derinda Ave., Ferguson, Mo. 63135 3J. Arbera B. Van Sandt, 404 Russell St., California, Mo. 65018 32. Kenneth W. Hackman, 211 E. Jefferson, Owensville, Mo. 65066 33A. Ernest J. Thacker, 3907 Oletha Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63116 33B. Carl M. Holland, 7916 Underhill Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63133

34. Wm. M. Kimberlin, 201 Stella, Harrisonville, Mo. 64701 35. James N. Bradley, Route 4, Rich Hill, Mo. 64779 36. Chas. H. Malone, 311 Goodrich Drive, Warrensburg, Mo. 64093 37. Marion De LaPorte, Box 174, Osceola, Mo. 64776 38. Theodore W. Garrison, Medical Center, Camdenton, Mo. 65020 39. Clyde E. Headrick, 108 N. Jackson St., Salem, Mo. 65560 40. Frank O. Phillips, Route 1, Box 308, Cedar Hill, Mo. 63016 41. Onest J. Spaulding, P.O. Box 1-166, Hermitage, Mo. 65668 42. Christopher C. McLemore, South Greenfield, Mo. 65752 43. James E. Rinehart, 707 S. Clay St., Nevada, Mo. 64772

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20. Charles S. RUll, 701 N. Locust St., Carrollton, Mo. 64633 21. Opk D. Hatfield, Rt. 21, Kansas City, Mo. 64156 22A. James W. Brewer, 1006 E. 22nd Ave., North Kansas City, Mo. 64116 22B. William W. Forrester, Route 2, Box 193, Blue Springs, Mo. 64015 23. Eugene Parks, Box 191, Richmond, Mo. 64085 24. Wilbur L. Hains, Route 2, Miami, Mo. 65344 25. Arthur L. Collins, 109 E. Broadway, New Franklin, Mo. 65274 26. Raymond E. Lee, 509 Texas Avenue, Columbia, Mo. 65201 27. William A. Gamblian, 615 E. Park St., Vandalia, Mo. 63382 28. George H. Strother, 705 S. Main St., Vandalia, Mo. 63382 29. Herbert J. Crosby, Box 53, Winfield, Mo. 63389 30. Albert H. Miller, 313 Viewpoint Lane, Route 2, O'Fallon, Mo. 63366 31. Alfred L. Gates, 601 N. High St., California, Mo. 65018 32. Carroll R. Moorman, Rt. J, Box 48, St. Clair, Mo. 63077 33A. Charles L. Dawson, 10231 Reavis Gardens Drive, Affton, Mo. 63123 33B. Arthur S. Wehmeyer, 9228 Catalina Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63136 33C. Edward P. Hutson, 9562 Lodge Pole La., St. Louis, Mo. 63126 34. Basil E. Lewis, 1501 Butler Dr., Harrisonville, Mo. 64701 35. Ralph O. Fritts, Amsterdam, Mo. 64723 36. Lloyd C. Kennon, l523 S. Harrison Ave., Sedalia, Mo. 65301 37. Philip D. Trainer, 106 E. Tebo St., Clinton, Mo. 64735 38. Hoyt Young, Macks Creek, Mo. 65786 39. Robert H. Stewart, 612 Oak St., Cuba, Mo. 65453 40. William C. Gruber, Mapaville, Mo. 63065 41. Bernard K. Swingle, 519 N. Springfield St., Bolivar, Mo. 65613 42. Lacey Stapp, Box 12, Greenfield, Mo. 65661 43. Eugene "Pat" McFarland, Box J46, Liberal, Mo. 64762

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE

44. Otis A. Larimore, 1104 E. Highland,

'11. James E. Brown, 401 First National

Carthage, Mo. 64836 4.:J. L. Doyle Treece, 1853 S. Weller Ave., Springfield, Mo. 6.?804 46. George A. Collins, 1465 ''\T. Fifth, 'Vest Plains, Mo. 65775 47. Bailey Dawson, 3625 Marceline Ter., St. Louis, Mo. 63116 48. Edgar O. Vineyard, 5 Davis St., 'Flat River, Mo. 63601 49. Alton Bray, Southeast Missouri State College, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701 50. Lloyd S. Morgan, Jr., Box 93, Advance, Mo. 63730 51. Virg-il H. Baldwin, Box 164, Marston, Mo. 63866 52. Chester R. Carpenter, Route 2, Box 182, Piedmont, Mo. 63957 53. Hubert P. Bruner, Box 246, Willow Springs, Mo. 65587 .:=)4. G. Russell Grubaug-h, Ozark, Mo. 65721 55. Paul C. Pitts, 210 8th St., Monett, Mo. 65708 56. George R. Chesney, 1026 Shancl Drive, Neosho, Mo. 64850 57 A. Shelby L. Barton, 1302 S. Florissant Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63121

Bldg-., Joplin, Mo. 64801 45. William V McCollum, 800 W. Pershing St., Springfield, Mo. 65806 46. Ronnie L. House, Box 33S, Mansfield, Mo. 65704 47. Elmer G. Miner, Lesterville, Mo. 636:;4 48. Burette B. Shannon, 600 Fifth St., Flat River, Mo. 63603 49. Robert Goza, Jr., 215 E. Monroe St., Jackson, Mo. 6375:> !lO. Claude F. Stephens, Box 42, Advance, Mo. 63730 :')1. J. John Shipman, 402 Carleton Ave., Caruthersville, Mo. 63830 .112. Charles E. Devine, Box 475, Poplar Bluff, Mo. 63901 ,r->3. Adelbert E. Blackwood, 711 Park St., Willow Springs, Mo. 65587 54. Duane Eiserman, 418 N. Sycamore St., Branson, rvIo. 65616 !l!l. Charles W. Werdein, 428 E. Church St., Aurora, Mo. 65605 56. Loral C. Link, Box 188, Goodman, Mo. 64843 57A. Emmett Broombaugh, Jr., 14805 ''''oodfordway, Bridgeton, Mo. 63042 :J7B. Wilfrid A. Hedrick, 47 Summit Ave., Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 S8. Claude W. Dunnaway, 511 S. Oak Street, Versailles, Mo. 65084 :>9. Stanton T. Brown, Route 1, Box 106, Buckner, Mo. 64016 60. Claud T. Foster, Campbell, Mo. 63933

:')7B. Edward McMurry, 550 S. Rock Hill Rd., Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 :")8. J. Dwig-ht McDonald, Barnett, Mo. 65011 :>9. Dowell IIays, 1801 High Grove Road, Grandview, Mo. 64030 60. John A. Bishop, 525 West J\'1artin St., Campbell, Mo. 63933

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES WITH DISTRICT NUMBERS

No. Name 602 Acacia 444 Ada.. . . 366 Adair... 355 Adelphi. 590 Advance... . 10 Agency..... . 219 Albert Pike 544 Algabil . 198 Allensville.. 659 Alpha 255 Alton.......... . 347 America 141 Amsterdam

Location

County

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

District .

26 23 2 21 50 9 22-B 33-A 6

22-A 53

.33-A .

1969 443 377 356 621 193 529 412 389 633 346 70 55 100 156 306 127 267

113

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. St. Louis. Anchor. . . King City. . Ancient Craft .... Harrisburg. Ancient Landmark ... Anderson. . . Anderson. ...... Missouri City Angerona . ......Creve Coeur. Apollo ... .Appleton City Appleton City. ...... Harris. Arcana . Archie. . . . . . Archie . ... Dixon. . . . . Arlington .. .. Armstrong. Armstrong. .......Arrow Rock Arrow Rock . . ... Ash Grove. Ash Grove . ..... Ashland. . . . Ashland . ...... Commerce. .. Ashlar .. .... Albany. . . .. . Athens. ... S1. Louis . Aurora. Ava ... Ava

.. 33-B .. , 6 . 26 ......... 56

Gentry . Boone . .McDonald Clay . . St. Louis .. St. Clair . .. Sullivan . ... Cass .... .Pulaski Howard . Saline .... .Greene . Boone . . Scott . Gentry

57-A . .. 37

34 ...... 39 25 . . 24 ....... 45 ..26 . ~49 ..

. .

Douglas

33-B 46

217 353 591 116 367 365 3 393 632 373 450 170 642 667 378 573 97 537 379 150 41 535 153 102 337 101 195 45 597 587 135 334 616 80 86 269 203 233 501 442 254

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

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

.24 .47 .58 46 55 53 33-B 11

40 . 39 34 12 33-B 57-A . 10 60 5 14 54 . . . . . .. 9 48 40 50 14 59 . 20 .41 57-B .20 54 12 12 57-A 57-A 13 9 38 13 59 7 35

114

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1969

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

Cache Cainsville Cairo........ Calhoun.. California. Callao...... Cambrid!!;e Camden Point. Canopy Cardwell...... Carl Junction. Carroll Carterville. Carthage Caruthersville. Cass Cecile Daylight. . Censer. Centertown Cen tralia... Chaffee Chamois.... Charity... Charleston .. . Chilhowee... Christian... . Circle... Clarence...... Clark...... Clarksburg. Clarksdale.. Clarksville... Clarkton..... Clay......... Clayton... Clearmont Cleveland... Clifton Clifton Heights. Clifton Hill. Clinton...... Clintonville Cold Spring Coldwater Cole Camp. . . Colony Columbia Comfort........ Commonwealth. Compass........ Competition. Composite... . Concordia Continental Conway Cooper Corinthian Cornerstone

. .

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

. . . . .

St. Louis. . . Cainsville . . . . Cairo ,. . . Calhoun . ..California Callao. . . . . ..Slater. .. . Camden Point. Aurora......... Cardwell. . . . . . Carl Junction Norborne. . . . . Carterville. . . Carthage. . . . . . . Caruthersville. Harrisonville. Kansas City. Macon. . . . . . . . . . . Centertown . Centralia. . Chaffee. . . . . . Chamois. St. Joseph. . . Charleston Chilhowee. Oak Grove. . . Roscoe. .. . . .Clarence .Clark. . . . . . . . . Clarksbur!!;. Clarksdale. Clarksville. . Clarkton .. '. Excelsior Spriri!!;S. Clayton. . . . . Clearmont. . . Cleveland. . . Thayer. . . . St. Louis. Clifton Hill Clinton. . . . . . . . Eldorado Springs Leeton . Drexel. . . . . . Cole Camp. . Knox City. . . . Pacific. . . . . . Wheaton. . . . St. Louis. Parkville. Competition Doniphan. . . . . . . Concordia. . . . . . . . Stewartsville. . . . Conway. . . . . . . . . . Boonville. . . Warrensburg. . St. Louis.

........... . . Harrison .. .. Randolph Henry Moniteau Macon . Saline .... Platte ..Lawrence.. Dunklin . Jasper . . Carroll . . Jasper Jasper .Pemiscot . .. Cass . . Jackson . Macon Cole .. Boone . . Scott . . Osage . . Buchanan Mississippi Johnson .. Jackson St. Clair Shelby . Randolph . .. Moniteau De Kalb .Pike . Dunklin. .Clay. . . . St. Louis Nodaway .. . Cass . ..Oregon

. . 33-A 5 ... 18 . . . . . . . . .. 37 31 14 . " .24 .. 21 .. 55 60 44 20 .44 44 51 .34 . . 22-A .14 .31 .26 .49 . .. 31 ... 9 .. 50 . .. 36 . 59 . 37 . 14 .. 18 .. 31 10 .16 . , 60 . 11 57-A . 7 .34 53 .33-A .. Randolph .18 . . Henry .37 .. Cedar .. 43 . .Johnson 36 . . Cass 34 . Benton .. , 36 . . Knox . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 . . Franklin 32 . . Barry . 55 . .33-A . Platte .. , 21 Laclede 38 . Ripley . . 52 . Lafayette 23 . .De Kalb 10 .路Laclede 38 . Cooper 25 Johnson 36 . : 33-A

1969 600 282 656 561 287 606 5 I9 368 669 586 312 525 227

Cosby Cosmos Country Club Cowgill Craft Craig Crane Crescent Hill Crestwood Criterion..... Cuba........ Cunningham. Cypress.......

115

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

.cosby. . . . . . . . . . . .. Andrew 9 St. Louis........... . .33-A Kansas City.... .. Jackson 22-B Cowgill Caldwell 12 Canton Lewis 15 Craig Holt 8 Crane Stone 54 Adrian. . . . . . . .Bates .35 Kirkwood. . , St. Louis............ .57-B Alba .J asper . .. 44 Cuba Crawford 39 Sumner. . . . .. Chariton . 19 Laclede. . . . Linn 13

. " . .

492 539 400 88 137 119 39 532 325 300

Daggett Dawn Decatur...... . Defiance......... . Delphian De Soto De Witt Dexter Dockery Doric

McKittrick..... Dawn... .. Pierce City Sheridan. . . Birch Tree De Soto . . . . De Witt Dexter Meadville. . . Elkland .. ,

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

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

483 290 44 132 47 345 281 542 339 23

Fairfax... Fairmont Fair Play.. .. .. . Farmington Fayette Fellowship Fenton Ferguson Fidelity Florida

. . Montgomery .. .. Livingston Lawrence . . Worth Shannon . . Jefferson Carroll Stoddard . Linn .. , Webster

. .. 28 12 55 6 47 40 . .20 .50 13 45

. . .

Daviess .Jackson Mississippi Franklin Knox Clark Macon St. Francois Shannon Pike Phelps

. . . .

Stoddard St. Louis . Chariton Franklin .. . Dade Lewis Macon Cape Girardeau

10 22-B 50 32 2 I 14 48 47 16 39 33-B 50 57-A 19 32 42 15 14 . .49

Fairfax. Wyaconda. . .. Fair Play.. .. Farmington. . . Fayette Joplin " Fenton. . . . . . . Ferguson .. ' Farley Florida. . . . . . . .

.Atchison Clark Polk .......... St. Francois Howard , Jasper '" St. Louis St. Louis Platte . .. Monroe

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

] 16

1969

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

668 214 578 453 554 212 192 363 636 352 89 48

Florissant Forest City Forest Park. Forsyth.. .. Foster Four Mile. Frankford. Fraternal. Freedom .. Friend Friendship Fulton

515 106 423 655 359 522 422 125 9 427 218 72 397 289 644 514 579 276 618 272 66 173 159 425 414 635 107 178

Galena..... Galena. . ... Stone Gallatin .. Gallatin. . .Daviess Galt... Galt. . . . .. Grundy Gardenville .. Gardenville. St. Louis Garrett.... . ... Arcola. . . Dade Gate City. . . Kansas City. . .. ..Jackson Gate of the Temple. . Springfield ... Greene Gentryville.. . Gentryville Gentry George Washington St. Louis. Glenwood.. .-.Glenwood Schuyler Good Hope .. . St. Louis . Gorin. . Gorin. . . .Scotland .,. Gower . Gower Clinton Graham .. Graham. .Nodaway Grain Valley . Grain Valley Jackson Granby...... . Granby. . .Newton Grandin.... . . Grandin. .Carter Grand River Freeman. . .. Cass .. Grandview. Grandview. . . .. Jackson Granite...... . .Sedalia Pettis Grant City .. Grant City. . . . . .. . .. Worth Gray Summit Gray Summit. .. . ... Franklin Green City .Green City. . . .. Sullivan Green Ridge Green Ridge. " .....Pettis Greensburg . Baring. . . . . . .. Knox Greentop.. . Greentop. . . . . . Schuyler Greenville. . .Greenville. . Wayne Griswold Bellflower . . .. Montgomery

216 336 224 )88 322 499 672 171 21 571 459 354 117 37 477 338

Hale City. . Hallsville.. Hamilton Hannibal. Hardin. . Harmony.. Harold O. Grauel Hartford.. Havana Hayti... . Hazelwood... . Hebron Helena. . Hemple Henderson Herculaneum

· .. Berkeley · .. Forest City. . ... Mehlville . .Forsyth . ... Foster . . ..Campbell. . Frankford. Robertsville .. Mehlville Ozark. · .. Chillicothe . Fulton

.St. Louis .. Holt .. , · .St. Louis · . Taney . .Bates · . Dunklin Pike · .. Franklin St. Louis Christian · . Livingston Callaway

· .. 57-A 8

57-B .. 54 ... 35 · .. 60 ]6 · .. 32 57-B ... 54

.54 .. 10 4 · .57-B .. 42

· .22-A .. 45 6 33-A I 33-A

." I · .. 11

...... 7 59 56 .47 .34

.59 .36 .... 6 32 3 36 2 ]

52 28

Hale . . Hallsville. .. Hamilton . Hannibal Hardin. . St. Louis . Cape Girardeau . Hartford McFall . Hayti . Seymour. Mexico . Rochester. .. HempIe . Rogersville Herculaneum

Carroll Boone . Caldwell ....Marion · . Ray' Cape Girardeau Putnam .. ... Gentry .. ' · . Pemiscot · .. Webster .... Audrain '" .. · .. Andrew ........... . Clinton · . Webster .Jefferson

.20

26 · ]2 15

20 .33-A 49 3 .. 6 · .51 ..45 27 9

.11 45 40

1969 123

Hennann.

288 Hermitage. 187 Hermon 104- Heroine 211

Hickory Hill

527 Higbee. 364 362 279 262 660 49

251 239

215 4

130 32 415 30

410

581 76 54 536 381 154 143 446

117

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

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

Iberia IIImo Independence. Index. Ingomar Ionia Ionic Irondale Ivanhoe

82 Jackson. ,rj11

Jacksonville ... 447 Jacoby. . 500 Jameson. . . . 564 Jamesport 398 Jasper. . . 43 Jefferson. . . 640 Jennings 315 Jerusalem .. 480 Jewel. 164 Joachim. . 321 Jonathan. 457 Jonesburg. . . 335 Joplin. 411 Joppa

.... Hermann .... ... Hermitage · Liberal. Kansas City · Eugene. · Higbee .. ... Higginsville Kahoka .... .Wheatland Holden ... Holliday. Holt ... .Washington · Lesterville .. Hornersville. New Franklin. Hume. '" .,. · Humphreys .Hunnewell · Huntsville

· . Iberia. Illmo .. · Independence · . Garden City .. Willow Springs · Eldon. · Desloge. Irondale · . Kansas City

. .. Linneus Jacksonville Darlington . . Jameson. . .Jamesport . Jasper .. . .jefferson City. Jennings ... .Jerico Springs . .Pleasant Hill . ... Hillsboro . Denver. . .. Jonesburg . .Joplin .. .. Hartville.

· .. Gasconade · .Hickory · .. Barton · . Jackson Cole Randolph · .. Lafayette .. Clark Hickory · Johnson · Monroe .. Clay · . Franklin .Reynolds .. Dunklin Howard Bates Sullivan · Shelby .Randolph

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

Linn Randolph Gentry · .Daviess Daviess · Jasper .Cole " .51. Louis · Cedar ... . Cass Jefferson ....Worth · . Montgomery . ..... Jasper .Wright

.... 32 .41

..43 22-R .. 31 18 23 1

41 36

.17 ... 11

32 .. 47 .60

25 . ... 35

.. 3 '.. 14 .18

.38 .49

.. 59 .34

. .. 53 ..... 58 48 ... 40 22-B

18 ......... 6 .10

.10

44 .31 57-A .42 .. 34 . .40 6

28 .44

.46

220 311 68 243 376 105 484 24.1) 582

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

· Kansas City · . Kearney ... · . Kennett. ... 51. Louis. ...... 51. Joseph · Kirksville. Kirkwood Knob Noster . Koshkonong

Jackson Clay Dunklin · .. Buchanan .. Adair ... S1. Louis Johnson Oregon ...

.22-A .11 .60 33-B . .... 9

.. 2 . .57-B ... 36

. ... 53

IlS

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1969

222 La Belle La Belle. . . Lewis 15 83 Laclede路.......... . Lebanon. . . . . . . . . .. . Laclede 38 115 Laddonia... . Laddonia. . ..Audrain 27 489 Lakeville.......... . Bell City Stoddard 50 292 Lamar. . Lamar '" Barton 43 460 Lambskin... . .. St. Louis....... ... . . . . . . . . . . . 33-B .574 La Monte" "La Monte. . . " . " Pettis " " " " ".36 531 Lanes Prairie. . .. Vichy. . . Maries 39 237 La Plata. . . . .La Plata. . . Macon 14 253 Laredo... . ..Laredo. . .. Grundy " 4 592 La Russell. . . . . . La Russell. . Jasper 44 506 Lathrop....... . Lathrop. . . Clinton II 145 Latimer""."" Licking.路" " " "Texas. " " " " " " " " .39 . Leadwood. . . . . . . . St. Francois .48 598 Leadwood.. 77 Lebanon... . Steelville . . .. Crawford .39 494 Lewistown. . Lewistown. . . Lewis 15 149 Lexington....... . Lexington . . . . .. Lafayette .23 31 Liberty.. . . Liberty Clay .... . .Il 302 Lick Creek. . .Perry. . . . .. Ralls .. 17 666 Lilbourn... Lilbourn........ . .. New Madrid .. 51 138 Lincoln""".""."" .FiIlmore. "" ." Andrew" """". 9 326 Linn Lin n . . . . . . . .. Osage 31 152 Linn Creek. . . . . . Camdenton. . .Camden 38 51 Livingston... . ... Glasgow. . . Howard .. , 25 521 Lockwood.. . ..Lockwood .. . Dade .42 488 Lock Springs Lock Springs Daviess .10 257 Lodge of Light. .Eagleville . Harrison ... 5 259 Lodge of Love. . Lancaster. Schuyler .. I 268 Lodge of Truth. . . .. Atlanta. Macon .14 Ridgeway. . . Harrison 5 128 Lorraine 409 Louisville. . Louisville. . .... Lincoln .. 29 403 Lowry City Lowry City. . . . .. St. Clair . . .. 37 M

433 91 626 ll2 406 543 566 481 llO 569 324 260 458 16 628 313 35 2 85 244 516 567 151 471

Macks Creek. Madison.... Magnolia Maitland. Malden.. Mansfield.. Maplewood.... Marceline. Marcus. Marlborough McDonald.... Mechanicsville Melville. . Memphis Mendon.. Meramec Mercer. Meridian. Miami. Middle Fabius Milford. Miller......... Milton........ Mineral...

. Macks Creek. . . Madison. . . St. Louis. .. Maitland. . .Malden. . ... Mansfield. . . Maplewood. . .Marceline . . . . . . . Fredericktown. Kansas City . .. Independence. Defiance. . Dadeville. . .. Memphis . . Mendon .Eureka. . . . . . .. . .Princeton. . . . . .. .st. Louis . ... Miami. . . . Downing .Milford . . . . . . Miller. . .. .Milton. . . .Oronogo.. .

. . Camden . . Monroe

.... 38 ......... 17 .. .33-A ". 8 ........... 60 .......... 46 .57-B .. 13 ,,48 22-B .59 ..... 30 .42

. .Holt . . Dunklin Wrigh t St. Louis . Linn . . Madison Jackson . .Jackson St. Charles .Dade . Scotland 1 Chariton .19 St. Louis .57-n Mercer ., " " . " " " . 4 .33-A Saline .. , .24 Schuyler " .. I . . Barton .43 ,,55 . Lawrence . Randolph .... 18 Jasper .......... 44

1969 I 639 344 144 612 129 295 64 490 246 58 408 603 184 351 558 294 476 40 439 99 614 327 158 637 221

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

119

Missouri. St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 33-B Mizpah....... . Florissant St. Louis 57-A Moberly.......... . .. Moberly. . . . . . Randolph 18 Modern Humansville. . Polk . .41 Mokane Mokane. . . . . . Callaway 27 Monett. . Monett Barry '" 55 Moniteau....... . .Jamestown... Moniteau 31 Monroe Monroe City. .Monroe . 17 Mon tevallo Mon tevallo . .Vernon . .43 Montgomery. . Montgomery City. Montgomery 28 15 Monticello Monticello. Lewis Montrose Montrose. .. .Henry '" 37 Morehouse.. . .. '" .Morehouse. .. New Madrid 50 Morley Morley . . . . . . . . . . .. Scott .. . 50 Mosaic Belleview. . Iron. .. . . 48 Moscow Moscow Mills. . .Lincoln 29 Mound City Mound City Holt . . . . .. 8 Mount Hope. .Odessa Lafayette 23 Mount Moriah. . St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-B Mt. Olive.... . Rogersville, R. 3 Webster.. . 45 Mt. Vernon. . . . . . . Mt. Vernon. . . . Lawrence .. . 55 Mount Washington. . ... Independence. . . . .. ..Jackson .59 Mt. Zion .West Plains .. . Howell .53 Mountain Grove. . .Mountain Grove Wright .46 Mountain View. . . .Mountain View Howell .53 Mystic Tie. . . . Oak Ridge Cape Girardeau .49

N 25 568 560 247 60 510 199 307 429 270 473 470 647 372 643 157 358 622

Naphtali.. . St. Louis Naylor. . Naylor.... .. .. Ripley Nelson......... . ....Nelson. . . . . Saline Neosho... ...Neosho.. ...Newton New Bloomfield New Bloomfield ..Callaway New Hampton. . . . New Hampton. . . .. Harrison New Hope Elsberry .. , . . Lincoln New London. . New London. . Ralls New Madrid. . .. New Madrid. .New Madrid. New Salem. . Winfield Lincoln Nineveh. . .. Olney '.... .Lincoln Nodaway. . .. .Maryville. . Nodaway NoeL...... . Noel. McDonald Non PareH. . .East Lynne . Cass Northeast. . .. Kansas City. . . . . Jackson North Star. . . Rock Port. . . Atchison Northwest... . Tarkio. Atchison Norwood... . . " .. Norwood. . .. Wright

.33-A 52 24 56 27 5 29 17 . .51 29 29 . 7 . .56 . 34 22-A . . . . . . .. 8 8 , .46

o 163 671 576 I39 546 518 303 317 7 623 624

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

St. Louis Portageville. St. Louis. . . . . Oregon. Kansas City. . . Blackburn. . . . . Nevada .. , , .. Osborn. . . . . . . . . . Walnut Grove. . . Overland. . . . . . . . .. Owensville

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. New Madrid ......... . .. Holt . . Jackson .Saline , .. Vernon . .De Kalb . . Greene St. Louis Gasconade

. 33-B .51 . ... 33路 B 8 . 22-A 24 : .43 10 . .45 57路 B 32

120

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE p

241 18

19 650 308 65 II

330 319 551 670 92 S02 136 472

399 652 182 469

504 Jl3 142 467 176 79

349 232 95 209 131

556 .503 179 657

658 190 596 180 383

Palestine .. · .St. Charles. . St. Charles .. . ... 30 Palmyra. . Palmyra Marion .. 15 Paris Union. · .Paris. . . . Monroe . .. 17 Parma. .... Parma New Madrid · ... 51 Parrott. ... Maysville. . De Kalb 10 Pattonshurg .... .Pattonsburg Daviess .. 10 W righ t City Pauldingville. Warren · ... 30 33-B Paul Revere .'it. Louis. Paulville .... Hurdland Knox .. 2 48 Pendleton. ... Doe Run St. Francois ...... 49 Perryville . Perryville . Perry .16 Perseverance. . ..... Louisiana. Pike .Marion ... 15 Philadelphia. Philadelphia · ... 16 Phoenix. . Bowling Green Pike .... 7 Pickering .... . .. Pickering ... Nodaway .... 16 Pike. ...Curryville. · Pike .33-B Pilgrim. · . St. Louis Pilot Knoh .46 .Richville .... Douglas . Texas .46 Plato .... · . Plato ........ 21 Platte City .. · .Platte City · . Platte .Clinton ............. 11 Plattsburg .. Plattsburg .............. 25 Otterville Cooper Pleasant Grove. Pleasant Hope .. Polk .. · ... 41 Pleasant Hope. Point Pleasan t . .. Conran New Madrid · .. 51 .......... 33-B Polar Star ... · .. .St. Louis .. 3 ... Sullivan Pollock .... Pollock. Polo. Caldwell 12 · .Polo ..... ... .33-A St. Louis Pomegranate. Poplar Bluff. Poplar Bluff 52 · Butler 40 Potosi. ....... Potosi ... .Washington Prairie. 5 · ...Gilman City .... Harrison Prairie Home . Prairie Home. Cooper .. 25 33-A Pride of the West · St. Louis. 57-A Progress Florissant St. Louis Purity. .. Creve Coeur 57-B · St. Louis Putnam · .. .Newtown. Sullivan .. 3 Puxico. . Puxico ...... Stoddard .50 Pyramid. St. Louis 33-A Pythagoras . Cassville . .55 · .. Barry Q

380 Queen City .. 196

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R 33

385 57 361 13 496

Ralls Ravenwood.. Ray Raytown Republic. Rich Hill. . . . . Richland Richmond Riddick...... Rising Sun Robert Burns

435

Rockbri~ge

201 223 391

570 479

... Center . Ravenwood Camden ..Raytown . ..Republic. Rich Hill. Richland. Richmond. . .Buffalo .. Kansas City. Gainesville. . Almartha ..

... Ralls .Nodaway Ray · Jackson . .. Greene Bates .. . . Pulaski '" .Ray · ..Dallas Platte Ozark Ozark

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1969 663 Rockhill 213 Rolla 550 Rose Hill ... 404 Rosendale 426 Rothville 204 Rowley ... 316 RuraL .. 238 Rushville .. 90 Russellville 572 Rutledge

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

... Kansas City .. .. Rolla .. . . Creve Coeur · .Rosendale . · Rothville . . . Dearborn .. . ..Kansas City · Rushville. · Russellville. Rutledge

Jackson Phelps ..... St. Louis · .Andrew Chariton Platte ... Jackson ..... · .Buchanan Cole Scotland

121 .. 22-B .39 .57-A ..... 9 . ..... 19 ....... 21 . ... .22-A ...... 9 . ... 31 . .. 1

s 225 226 208 424 298 462 293 7I 508 148 126 236 513 585 646 653 625 256 228 871

310 75 511 27 I 206 '200 547 466 296 524 96

273 588 234 230 28 78 20 93 109

419 133 634 538 283 608 174 69

Salem Salem .. Saline.. . . St. Marys .. Salisbury. . Salisbury Samaritan Bonne Terre Sampson...... . Theodosia Santa Fe .Santa Fe ... Sarcoxie. . ..... Sarcoxie. Savannah .. Savannah Saxton ..S1. Joseph Schell City Schell City. Seaman .. Milan Sedalia .. Sedalia Senath. . ..Senath. Shamrock Auxvasse. Shaveh.... . .. Creve Coeur Shawnee .... ·Warsaw ..... Sheffield .. Kansas City .. Shekinah Crystal City. Shelbina Shelbina Sheldon Sheldon Sikeston. . . Sikeston. Silex. . Silex ... Skidmore. . Skidmore Solomon Springfield Somerset Powersville Sonora. . ..Watson ... Sou th Gate Kansas City Southwest... . Southwest City. Sparta.. . .Sparta. Spickardsville. . .. Spickard. S1. Andrews. .. . Shd byville S1. Clair. . . . . . . Osceola St. Francisville. . Wayland. St. Francois .. .Libertyville. . ... S1. James. St. James. . . S1. John's. . . . Hannibal S1. Joseph St. Joseph S1. Louis. S1. Louis S1. Mark's . Cape Girardeau Stanberry. . Stanberry Star. . .. Taberville ... Star of the 'Vest Ironton . Steele Steele . Stella... . Stella . Stockton. . Stockton. Strafford. .Strafford Sturgeon Sturgeon SuJIivan Sullivan

Dent 39 Ste. Genevieve 48 Chariton 19 S1. Francois .. . .. 48 Ozark .. . .. 53 Monroe " .17 . . .Jasper 44 Andrew 9 Buchanan .. '" 9 .. Vernon..... . . 43 Sullivan 3 · Pettis 36 · Dunklin 60 · Callaway 27 · . St. Louis 57-A 36 · . Benton ..Jackson 22-A · ..Jcfferson 40 · Shelby 14 · .Vernon 43 Scott 50 Lincoln 29 7 · .Nodaway Greene .45 Putnam ..... 3 · Atchison . . . . .. 8 · Jackson .. 22-A McDonald .56 54 · Christian . .. Grundy 4 Shelby '" .14 S1. Clair .... 37 Clark. . . . . . . '" 1 St. Francois .48 ·Phelps ......... .39 Marion .15 .. Buchanan 9 33-B Cape Girardeau .49 Gentry ..... 6 .S1. Clair .37 .. Iron " 48 · Pemiscot 51 . Newton 56 . . Cedar .42 Greene .45 Boone .26 Franklin 32

122

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE

555 Summersville 263 Summit .. 617 Swope Park ..

. .Summersville. Lee's Summit. . Kansas City ...

565 Tebbetts 438 Temperance 299 Temple 177 Texas.. . 661 Theodore Roosevelt 56 Tipton............. 631 Tower Grove. . . . . . III Trenton....... 638 Triangle........... 205 Trilumina. . 641 Trinity 122 Triplett 440 TroweL 34 Troy......... . 360 Tuscan... . 114 Twilight. 12 Tyro...

.Tebbetts. Smithville . Kansas City .. Houston . St. Louis . . . Tipton . . .St. Louis .. . . Trenton. .St. Louis Marshall . St. Louis . .Triplett. .. Marble Hill Troy . St. Louis .. Columbia. . . Caledonia.

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Union... . Union . Union Star. . . . . .. . Union Star .. Unionville Unionville. United.. . . Springfield Unity Richards University . Clayton .. Urbana........... . .Urbana.

413 629 509 491 320 94 62

Valley.... Valley Park Van Buren Vandalia... Versailles Vienna... Vincil.......

52 60S 456 665 74 609 87 61 526 375 512 98 84 22 613 194 46

Wakanda. Walker.... Wallace.... Wardell.... Warren.. Warren ton. . . Washington. Waverly.. Wayne.... Waynesville... Webb City Webster WebsterGroves Wellington Wellston Wellsville...... Wentzville

. . Franklin 32 De Kalb 10 . Putnam 3 ... Greene 45 · Vernon.. . 4 3 · St. Louis 57-A . . Dallas .41 .

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. .. Carroll Vernon Cooper .Pemiscot .. . . Chariton . . Warren .Dade Lafayette.. Wayne ......... Pulaski Jasper Webster .. St. Louis . Buchanan . .. St. Louis Montgomery . . St. Charles

20 43 25 Sl 19 .30 .42 .23 .52 .. 38 .. 44 .45 57-B 9 .57-A .28 30

1969 445 103 396 15 53 340 162 417 620 370 29 540 430 277 387 24

West Gate. . . West View. . . Western Light. Western Star Weston Westport.... . Whitesville. Whitewater. Willard.......... Williamstown Windsor Winigan Winona Wm. D. Muir Woodside Wyaconda

123

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Brentwood Millersville. . . . . . . . Louisburg. Winston. . . . . . . Weston Kansas City . ..Whitesville. . Whitewater . ..Willard. \Villiamstown. . Windsor. . . . Winigan. Winona Pilot Grove. . Thomasville La Grange. . . . . . .

St. Louis Cape Girardeau . .Dallas Daviess Platte Jackson Andrew ..Cape Girardeau Greene Lewis . . Henry . Sullivan .Shannon . Cooper .. Oregon Lewis

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Secretary-Name and Address A. M. Armstrong, Box 124, Wyaeonda, Mo. 63474. David Folk, Route 1, Arbela, Mo. 63432 ..•....... , E. C. Dinger, 362 N. Morgan, Kahoka, Mo. 63445 .. Norman S. Brammer, Alexandria, Mo. 63430 •.•.. , Pearl L. Stivers. Memphis, Mo. 63555 ••••••••••••. Arehie S. Baltzell, Gorin, Mo. 63543 ....••.•••... Jewel E. Mason. Rutledge, Mo. 63563 .....•••.••• Roy W. Farris, Box 26, Downing, Mo. 63536 .....• Perry M. Staey, Laneaster, Mo. 63548 •••.....•••. Eugene Slaughter, Jr., Box 73. Queen City, Mo. 63561 ........................ I Glenwood•••••.•. 4271 Glenwood•••.... Stephen A. Croskey .. George J. MeGoldrick, Glenwood, Mo. 63541. .•..•. Greentop ........ 635 Greentop ........ Bill Lawrence ....•.. Bryan F. Arnold, Box 146, Greentop, Mo. 68546 .•.. Location No.1 290 Wyaeonda•••.... 818 Luray .......... 862 Kahoka ......... 588 Wayland •••••... 16 Memphis .•••.... 72 Gorin •••••.•.... 572 Rutledge •••••.•. 244 Downing.•••.... 259 Lancaster ..••... 880 Queen City•.•.•.

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Unionville....... Sullivan·.·.·.·.·.·. ~ Humphreys ....•. Seaman ....••.... Green City ....... Putnam •••.•.•.. OJ Pollock ••••••.... Arcana .......... Winigan ....•.•..

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Claude Eckert, Earl Weatherfield Alten R. Hammett Norman Baker...... Howard B. Clark ,

Paul Porter, Galt, Mo. 64641. •..............•.• 1st Mon. Gaylord E. Shaw, Box 276, Spickard, Mo. 64679 1st Wed. William F. Prichard, Princeton, Mo. 64673 2nd & 4th Th.

FIFTH DISTRICT-NED MCLAIN. D.D.G.M.. Eaqleville. Mo. 64442 Harf.ison ••••• ' B,th.ny. • • • • • • • • Lorraine ......•. ' Lodge of Light .•. Cainsville. .•.. . .. Ne~ ~amPton ... Prairie ..........

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Leland G. Magee, Box 9. Bethany, Mo. 64424 ....•• Lloyd A. Elifrits, Ridgeway, Mo. 64481. . • • . . . . . .. Beryl Arkle, Eagleville, Mo. 64442 .••••••••.•..•. Loren R. Thompson, Cainsville, Mo. 64632. . . . . .. Steven D. Lundy, New Hampton, Mo. 64471. .•..• Everett J. Lawrence, Gilman City, Mo. 64642 .....

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Ancient Craft.... 3771King City . Jacoby .•••••..•. 447 Darlington ..•.•. 66 Grant City .••... Defiance.••••.... 88 Sheridan •.•.•... . Allensville....•.. 1981AUendale , Jonathan ..••.... S21IDenver

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H. Hovey Manring, McFall, Mo. 64657 . Beverly P. McClure, Rt. 3, Stanberry, Mo. 64489 .. Billie E. Crawford, Rt. 2, AlbanY, Mo. 64402 ...•.. , L. Frank Smith, 806 N. CoJIege Ave., Albany, Mo. 64402 .....••.•........•.......'.• , W. Edgar Bacon, Box 214. King City, Mo. 64463 Marvin C. Miller, Darlington, Mo. 64438 . David S. Kerns, Box 189, Grant City, Mo. 64456 . Cleo A. Seckman, Sheridan, Mo. 64486 .....•..... Ortis C. Hammer. Allendale, Mo. 64420 .•.•..•.•.. Robert E. Rineman, Denver, Mo. 64441. ..•.....

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Harley I. Whaley, Rt. 2, Hopkins, Mo. 64461. ..... Elmer Day, Quitman, Mo. 64478 •••••••••..•••.•• Glen B. Goodson, Box 185. Ravenwood, Mo. 64479 Wayne Warner, Rt. 1, Graham, Mo. 64455 •...... Richard F. Meek, Burlington Junction, Mo. 64428. Walter E. Smith, 136 South Vine St., Maryville, Mo. 64468 .•••..•.•..••••••••••.... Pickering•.•.•.•. 4721Pickering•••.••. Clifton Logsdon..... J. Ervin Neal, Pickering, Mo. 64476 ••••••••••.• Clearmont .••••.• 507 Clearmont•••... , R. Tilmon Porterfield, Raymond O. Porterfield, Clearmont, Mo. 64431. ... Skidmore ........ 511 Skidmore ........ Wm. A. Johnston .... Harry E. Nelson, Rt. 2, Skidmore, Mo. 64487 .•..

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Lester M. Keith ...... Glen R. McGinness ... Charles Goodson .... , Nelson Keever....... Carl R. WineJI ....... Thomas R. Hooper .. ,

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Secretary-Name and Address Emil J. Bratrud, 310 West eass St., Rock Port, Mo. 64482 Richard S. Garst Willis L. Barnhart, Watson, Mo. 64496 Delbert P. Greever Richard A. Halliday, Box 294, Tarkio, Mo. 64491.. Richard Whittington. Newell D. Green, Box 127, Fairfax, Mo. 64446 George W. Christian. L. Irvin Rother, Maitland, Mo. 64466 ,. . .. . .. James M. Roberts Willard I. Kurtz, Oregon, Mo. 64473 Bob Doebbeling. . . . .. Donald E. Beesley, Oregon, Mo. 64473 Charles H. Gillis ..... Silas P. Allen, 408 Nebraska St., Mound City, Mo. 64470 L. G. Lawrence James R. Burge, Craig, Mo. 64437

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. Leslie "Mac" Hogue. , Ken Adams, 1211 HillsidE' Drive, Savannah, Mo. 64485 1171 Rochester . Donald E. Miller . LeRoy L. Hobbs. King City, Mo. 64463 138IFillmore ....••.• Fred A. Ueligger , Carl W. Peterson, Jr., Rt. I, Fillmore, Mo. 64449 .. 162 1Whitesville . Duwane Huffaker . Virgil Kent, Rea, Mo. 64480 404lRosendale . Woodrow Offe~bacher Karl H. Miller, Rosendale, Mo. 64483. . . • . . . . . . . .. 413IBolckow . Paul Townsend , . Ressie Wade, Bolckow, Mo. 64427 600ICosby . Earl W. Furst . Joe C. Schneider, 1509 Safari Drive, St. Joseph, Mo. 64506 ' 10IAgency . Milton M. Krumme . Charles G. Kline, Route 1, Agency, Mo. 64401 22/DeKalb . Robert Miller . Cecil L. Frank, Rt. 6, St. Joseph, Mo. 64504. . . . . .. 78 St. Joseph . Joe D. Vale .. G. D. Gerard, 2406 Duncan, St. Joseph, Mo. 64507. 160lFaucett . C. H. Robinson , . C. E. "Gene" Babcock, Faucett, Mo. 64448 . Walter B. Idlet. 1891St. Joser>h . C. Leonard Gasper,2722 S. 20th St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64503 I 238 IRushville . Waller Lee Koehler .. ' D. R. Stanton, Rt. 2, Box 177, Rushville, Mo. 64484 . Robert C. Jarrett .... Orrin L. Mark, 623 Highland Ave., 2691St. Joseph St. Joseph, Mo. 64505 1 331 1St,' Joseph . Ronald A. Lawrence., D. L. Bledsoe, Box 631, St. Joseph, Mo. 64502 376\St. Joseph . Larry C. Miller . Elvis R. Poff, 5601 S. 4th St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64504. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Virgil E. Donaldson, 3223 Jackson St., . Elmer E. Jackson 6081St. Joseph St. Joseph, Mo. 64507 ................•........

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W. H. Wheeler, Route 1, Union Star, Mo. 64494 ... Ralph M. Lawry, Maysville, Mo. 64469 ........... Harry W. Witt, Osborn, Mo. 64474 ...•........... Walter E. Miller, Route 1, King City, Mo. 64463 ... Clarence G. Waller, Stewartsville, Mo. 64490 ...... John E. Cobb, Box 134, Clarksdale, Mo. 64430 ... Alfred Dunlap, Rt. 1, Winston, Mo. 64689 ....... Ermal D. Cameron, Pattonsburg, Mo. 64670 ..... Kenneth C. Kordes, Gallatin, Mo. 64640 ......... Hugh F. Brown, Box 75, Coffey, Mo. 64636 ...... Clayton Grimes, Gallatin, Mo. 64640 ............. Herald W. Elmore. Route I, Jameson. Mo. 64647 .. 'Doyle C. Kime. Jamesport, Mo. 64648 ............

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R. Johnson ... Merrit G. Damrell, Rt. I, Box 15, Liberty, Mo. 64068 ........................... David Greason ....... Lawrence W. Bartee. Box 163, Holt, Mo. 64048 .... James R. McCoy ..... William M. Froman, Rt. 1, Excelsior Springs. Mo. 64024 .................. Jim P. Logston ...... Lawrence E. Vanderburg, Box 424, Excelsior Springs, Mo. 64024 .................. John Wm. Ervin ..... James W. Munkirs, Kearney, Mo. 64060 .......... Lloyd E. Heath ...... Ronald J. Tyson, Route I, Platte City, Mo. 64079 .. Darrell D. Parks ..... Glenn H. Cook, Rt. I, Hemple, Mo. 64460 ......... James A. Estell ...... O. Rex Orr, Rt. 3, Cameron, Mo. 64429 ..•........ Raymond R. Cradic .. Rex V. Cook. Plattsburg, Mo. 64477 .............. Arthur N. Witt...... Lorin H. Williams, Route 4. St. Joseph, Mo. 64503 Roger L. Pritchett ... James L. Taylor. Box 441, Lathrop. Mo. 64465 ... Harold F. Edwards .. R. Wayne Briant, Rt. 2, Lawson, Mo. 64062 ....... Geor~e

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C. Richard Dover. . .. John W. O'Dell, Box 265. Braymer, Mo. 64624 Earl C. Snyder Harry L. Goff, Hamilton, Mo. 64644 Leonard Starcher Forrest R. Leamer, Polo, Mo. 64671. Ferri! L. Reno Herbert Woolsey. Breckenridge, Mo. 64625 Alfred L. Boyer David K. Hatfield, Rt. 1, Cowgill, Mo. 64637 F. J. Wassman R. P. Babb, 305 Hillcrest, Chillicothe, Mo. 64601. .. William A. Pugh Edgar L. Kohl, Box 16, Utica, Mo. 64686 Clyde Copple " Hobart H. Hudson, Dawn, Mo. 64638. . . . . . . . . . . ..

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Secretary-Name and Address . Ronald E. Bradley, Linneus, Mo. 64653 •..•....... . George W. Clements, 217 N. Clinton St., Brookfield, Mo. 64628 .....•......... , . . Chester T. Hoover, Laclede, Mo. 64651 . .. 1 Cypress .••.•..•• , 227ILaclede .•.•••••. Thomas H. Wade .. • •••• ••••. Bucklin ..•.•...•. 2331Bucklin ..• , •.•.. Ronald E. Stanfield .. , Reginald E. Pettit, Bucklin, Mo. 64631 ........•.. :: •• • • • • • • •. Dockerr········· 325 Meadville••.••.. Virgil W. Slaughter .. Jack E. Friesner, Meadville, Mo. 64659 ........••. .••••••••• Marcehne ..•.••.. 481 Marceline•••..•. Edwin L. Smith ..... ' Elmer L. Stanley, Jr., 106 N. College St., Marceline, Mo. 64658 .

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FOURTEENTH DISTRICT-CHARLES GREEN, DoD.G.M., 317 Vme Street, Macon. Mo. 63552 Callao .•..•. , .•.• Bloomington •••.. Censer.••••••.•.. La Plata •..•••••• Lodge of Truth .•. Excello •••••••... Elmer..•..••.•.• Sh;!by•.•••.•. St. Andrewa ••••• , Shelbina.•••••••• Hunnewell•.•...• Bethel. .•.•...... Clarence ...•..... Ma,~on •..••...

381 Callao.••••••..•. 102 Bevier . 172 Macon ...•••.... 237 La Plata ..•••... 268/Atlanta . 332 Excello •••.•...• , 648 Elmer...••..... , 961 Shelbyville ••.... 228 Shelbina ..••.... 415 Hunnewell .••••. 537\Bethel. ••.••..•• 662 Clarence .••.....

Harold W. Jones Martin J. Baker David D. Brown Clyde D. Crosby Donald Travis Clinton Dennis Evan H. Lynch Rogers Hewitt .....•. Gail E. Rash Richard F. Lyell, Sr.. Waldo Gaines Tom A. Mooneyham ..

Bert B. Bledsoe, Box 771, Callao, Mo. 63534 .....•. A. T. Jones, 305 N. Linn St., Bevier, Mo. 63532. R. M. Waller, 517 Sunset Dr., Macon, Mo. 63552 ..• Jacob A. Demory, La Plata, Mo. 63549 •••••....••. Ernest R. Pierson, Atlanta, Mo. 63530 , Orville Wilson, Route 2, Excello, Mo. 65247 .....• Ernest N. Bailey, Box 151, Elmer, Mo. 63538 •..•.. William E. Tarbet, Shelbyville, Mo. 63469 .•..••••. Horace H. Rice, Shelbina, Mo. 63468 John A. Lyell, Hunnewell, Mo. 63443 ...••..•..••. Harold Hubbard, Route 2, Shelbyville, Mo. 63469 .. T. Earl Starke, Clarence, Mo. 63437

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G. J. Robs, 307 Jackson St., La Grange, Mo. 63448 William E. Smith, Monticello, Mo. 63457 ..•.••..•. David S. Bagby, La Belle, Mo. 63447 ..•.. , . . . . . .• A. Clyde Stork, 709 Lewis St., Canton, Mo. 63435 •. Norman Tucker, Williamstown, Mo. 68473 .•••••• , James A. Coder, Lewistown, Mo. 63452 , Junior Doscher, Ewing, Mo. 63440 ..••.•.•••.•.. Rufus L. Haydon, 222 West Ross St., Palmyra, Mo. 63461. I St. John's ..•...• , 28 IHannibal. •••... Earl L. Fitch .••.. '" Clifford A. Robbearts, 708 Pine St., Hannibal, Mo. 63401 ...•.•.....•..••......... ' I . J. T. Kretzer, 602 Flora Ave., Hannibal, Mo. 63402 HannibaL ..••... 188 IHannibal. ••••.• Max W. Resnick Philadelphia ..... 502lPhiladelphia..... Pearl Glascock , Thomas J. Bleigh. Philadelphia, Mo. 63463 .....•. '

' Wyaconda.•••... Monticello . LaBelle.•••••..•. Craft..•.•.•..... Williamstown .... Lewistown •.•••.. Ewing •.••••.•••. Marioit·:.·:::.·.· Palmyra.•••••....

24 La Grange •...•. 58 Monticello•...... 222 LaBelle .••.•.... 287 Canton ..•..••.. 370 Williamstown ... 494 Lewistown •••... 577 Ewing . 18\PaImyra.••••...

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Charles E. Mendonsa, Eolia, Mo. 63344 ..••....... L. O. Pope, 303 S. 2nd St., Clarksville, Mo. 63336 .. Russell J. Rowe, Rt. 2, Louisiana, Mo. 63353 ...... Terrace E. Boudinier, 206 S. Main Cross, Bowling Green, Mo. 63334 ..........•......... Frankford....... 192 IFrankford•••••.. E. P. Hansen ........ John S. Brown, Frankford, Mo. 63441 ........•... Pike ....... " .... 399ICurryville....... Dalton Walker ....... Clarence L. See. Curryville, Mo. 63889 .•.....•....

Eolia. .••.•••.•.. "rOlla........... Clarksville....... 17 Clarksville•••.••. Perseverance.... . 92 Louisiana ...•... Phoenix......... 136 Bowling Green ...

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Glenn B"an ........ Paul D. Hawkins ..... Roy A. Cookson ...... W. S. Armstrong .... Charles G. Wilson ....

Holliday ..•••.... ."IHOBld.,......... Ralls .• :::::::. Ralls ..•.••..•••. 33 Center.•....•... Lick Creek ..••... 802 Perry ..•.••••... .•. . •. . . .. New London ..... 807 New London....

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30\Huntsville ....... E. Allen Kohler ...... L. F. Stambach, 115 Depot St., Huntsville, Mo. 65259 ........................ 151IMilton .......... O. L. Burrell ......... Wilton Semones, Route 1. Madison. Mo. 65263 ••... 161 Clifton Hill ...... Wm. L. McAdanlS .... George K. Hill, Route I, Clifton Hill, Mo. 65244 .. 3441 Moberly ..•••.... Fred F. Stuecken .... C. J. Banta, 425 McKinley, Moberly, Mo. 65270 .... 486 Cairo ..••....... Lloyd M. Taylor ...... LaWllOn Evans, Route I, Cairo, Mo. 65239 ...•..••. 5271Higbee......•.•. Everette A. Westfall. Edwin B. Hawkins, Box 125, Higbee, Mo. 65257 .. 541 Jacksonville.••.. Hershall W. Wright .. Leroy Taylor, Route I, Jacksonville, Mo. 65260 •.. 610 Clark ........... Wilbur G. Knapp .... T. Elmo Ornburn, Box 125, Clark, Mo. 65243 ....

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74/Keytesville••.... 122 Triplett ••••.•... 208 Salisbury ....... I Rothville •...•... 4261 RothvilJe ... , ..•. Cunningham ..... 526ISumner ..•...... Mendon ..•...... 628lMendon .........

Joe E. Manson ....... Clinton M. Myers .... Theodore E. McDill .. Leonard Sportsman .. Everett E. Welsh ..... ClaY Barnett ........

Sidney C. Newsom, 624 W. Broadway, Brunswick, Mo. 65236 ........................ Joe P. Stiles, Keytesville, Mo. 65261. .......•..... Wm. O. Gaines, Rt. I, Triplett, Mo. 65286 ........ Everett J. Kirby, 708 S. Walnut St., Salisbury, Mo. 65281. .•...............••••.... Jess R. Smith, Rt. I, Brookfield, Mo. 64628 ..•..... Leslie O. Allen, Route I, Sumner, Mo. 64681. ..... Cleo V. Kincaid, 407 Wood St., Mendon, Mo. 64660

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TWENTIETH DISTRICT-TRAVIS A. GRAHAM, D.D.G.M., Bogard. Mo. 64622 Lodges Master Location Secretary-Name and Address NO.1 DeWitt .......... 39jDeWitt ......... Wm. E. Boelsen ...... Donald S. Owings, Rt. I, DeWitt, Mo. 64639 ..... Wakanda ...•... , 521 Carrollton ....... Jess E. Merritt...... Jack McKinney, 909 Park St, Carrollton, Mo. 64633 .••..••....•...........• I Bogard .••...•••. 101\Bogard ....•.... Charles P. Kerby ..... Harold L. Wagaman, Bogard, Mo. 64622. . . . . ..• Hale City ..•.•... 216 Hale.......••... Lee A. Fisher. . . . . . .. Robert B. Baker, Rt. 2, Box 90, Hale, Mo. 64643. ....... Carroll ..•••.•••. 249INorborne .••.... Ronnie R. McMullin.. R. Hugh Robinson, 611 S. Elm St., Norborne, Mo. 64668 ......................... I Bosworth ........ 597lBosworth •.•.... Ralph Parker. . . . . . .. Albert Pence, Carrollton, Mo. 64633 .............. Ray .......... Hardin .......... 322IHardin .......... Ivan Hogan. . .... ... R. T. Lampton, Box 305. Hardin, Mo. 64035 ..... Count)"

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TWENTY·FIRST DISTRICT-HAROLD A. MCADOW. D.D.G.M., Box 2, PIaUe City, Mo. 64079 Platte

131Kansas City .•... Sam Crookshanks .... John E. Lederer, 6200 No. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, Mo. 64118 . I James A. Offutt, Box 155, Weston, Mo. 64098 . Weston ......•... 53/Weston . Alva M. Fulk Earl Mansfield, 6040 N. Bellaire Ave., . James L. Lemmon Compass ....••... 120 Parkville Kansas City, Mo. 64119 , . Russell J. Rickel, Camden Point, Mo. 6401il . Camden Point .... 1691Camden Point ... Ray Springer Delbert E. Branstetter, Dearborn, Mo. 64439 . Rowley ..•.•..... 204 Dearborn .....•. Joseph F. Grable O. R. McCoy, 17 W. 7th St., Parkville, Mo. 64152 .. Fidelity .••••••... 3391 Farley ....•..... James D. Brown Orville L. Livingston. Marion Shafer, Rt. 1, Edgerton, Mo. 64444 ..•... 3551 Edgerton ..•...•. Adelphi. .. , .. . Harold E. White. . . .. Herman Klein, Platte City, Mo. 64079 Platte Cit)" .. 5041Platte City

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TWENTY.SECOND DISTRICT (a)-EDWARD A. LANDINGHAM. D.D.G.M.. 9721 E. 35th St.. Independence. Mo. 64050 Jackson

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. 220 IKansas City ..... Charles S. Pulliam ... Robt.1. Newton, Sr., 3340 Palmer St., Kansas City, Mo. 64129 . 2nd & 4th Mon. . Edward B. Conwell, Jr., 2415 Oakley St., Temple.•........ 2991IKansas C'Ity ..... Harold A. Price Kansas City, Mo. 64127 . 1st & 3rd Tu. I . Cecile Daylight •.. 305\Kansas City •.... Edward O. Damico ... W. W. Admire, 6019 E. 12th Terr., Kansas City, Mo. 64126 . 2nd & 4th Wed. . Durwood A. Ballowe. Howard B. Blanchard. 3339 Tracy Ave., Rural. . 3161Kansas City Kansas City, Mo. 64109 . 1st & 3rd Mon. . Earl F. Bowman ..... Fred H. Knight, 903 Harrison St., Gate City . 5221'Kansas City Kansas City, Mo. 64106 . 2nd & 4th Th. I . . A. L. Hall, 903 Harrison, Kansas City, Mo. 64106. 2nd & 4th Fri. . Henry O. Walker Orient . 5461Kansas CIty . Ben C. Eisman, 7327 Harrison St., . George E. Brim South Gate . 5471,Kansas City Kansas City, Mo. 64131. . 1st & 3rd Th. . Robert T. Chappell . Harry M. Thompson, 6235 Peery Ave., Sheffield . 625':Kansas City Kansas City, Mo. 64126 . 2nd & 4th Th. il . Edward N. Haynes, 5520 Tracy Avenue. . K. L. eland, Jr Northeast . 643 Kansas City Kansas City, Mo. 64110 . 1st & 3rd Th. I Kansas C.Ity .. Frank E. Hafner . Wi'!is R. Hunt, 5817 N.E. Barnes Ave., \ Alpha .. 659JN. I Kansas City, Mo. 64119 . ~nd & 4th Mon.

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1041,Kansas City ..... Roy J. Richie ........ Joseph S. Epstein, P.O. Box 7183, Kansas City, Mo. 64113 ...................... 1 2191 Kansas City •.... E. P. Potter ......... Carl L. Soderstrcm, 1116 W. 46th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64111 ....................... I 340\Kansas City ..... John C. Kittell ....... Clarence V. Buchholz, 48 West 53rd Terrace, Kansas City. Mo. 64112 ...........•..•........ 4461Kansas City ..... Karl E. Bublitz ...... Frank A. Lewis, 3201 Park Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64109 ..•.................... i . 5631Kansas CIty ..... Oscar R. Barkhurst .. George H. Bowen, 608 West 86th Terr., Kansas City, Mo. 64114 ....................... I 5691Kansas City ..... Charles W. Miller. '. .. Gustav W. Knecht, 1308 E. 81st Ter., Kansas City, Mo. 64131. . " ................... I 617/ Kansas City..... Warder M. Shotwell .. L. Verne Hosie, 4621 Mersington Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64130 ....................... I . 630\Kansas CIty ..... Forrest G. Lowe ..... Ralph Berry, 3516 Blue Ridge Cut-off, Kansas City, Mo. 64133 •..•................... 6561Kansas City ..... Robert D. Jenkins .... R. T. Swearingen, 5940 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, Mo. 64110 ....................... I 66a/Kansas City ..... Milton Loeffler ....... Hugh Leeb, P.O. Box 5943, Kansas City, Mo. 64111

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William C. Rowe, Waverly, Mo. 64096 ........•... George W. Stewart, 336 S. 13th St., Lexington, Mo. 64067 Howard I. Tobin, Rt. I, Higginsville, Mo. 64037. Florus Elling, Rt. 2, Concordia, Mo. 64020. . • . . . .. J. J. Johnston, 402 S. 5th St., Odessa, Mo. 64076 .. Dallas L. Anderson, 622 East Main St., Richmond, Mo. 64085 ........•..•...........•. Billy L. O'Dell, Route 2, Orrick, Mo. 64077...... C. A. Gooch, Rt. 2, Box 106, Orrick, Mo. 64077....

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. 50lArrow Rock ..... C~mb!idge . 63ISlater .....•..... MIamI ....•.•.... 85 Miami. .......•. Trilumina ....•.. 2051Marshall ..•.•... I Barbee .••...•.•. 2171Sweet Springs ... Oriental. ......•. 518lBlackburn .•..... . Nelson ....•.•••. 560 Nelson

William R. Stith Herbert A. Templeton, Arrow Rock, Mo. 65320 .. Forrest C. Shepard Guy F. Hays, Sr., Box 36, Gilliam, Mo. 66330 Ralph Malan. . . . . . .. Wilbur L. Hains, Rt. 2, Miami, Mo. 65344. . . . . . .. C. G. Gray, Jr Harry Quinley, 472 S. Lafayette, Marshall, Mo. 65340 .................•........ Forrest H. Lear P. Wylie. 110 Patrick, Sweet Springs, Mo. 65351.. G. W. Ballew. . . . . . .. George W. Borchers, Blackburn, Mo. 65231. . . . . .• Lloyd R. Cort, Sr Everett J. Steed, Rt. 2, Nelson, Mo. 65347

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CooP~~~~~... 1coope~~~~~ ..... Pleasant Grove ... Vim. D. Muir ..•.. Wallace ......•.. . . . . . . . .1 Prairie Home ..•. Howard. • . . . .. Howard ..•...... .. Fayette ......•... Livingston ....... Armstrong .......

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69lcentralia...•..... Russell E. Mansfield .. Melvin B. Goe, Sr., 450 S. Allen St., Centralia, Mo. 65240 ...........•........ " Kenneth A. Gebhardt. A. T. Dorsey, 1411 Pratt, Columbia, Mo. 65201. James S. Brashear Ross N. Glascock, Box 12, Ashland, Mo. 65010 D. C. White W. Casey Haux, Box 96, Sturgeon, Mo. 65284 Lynden M. Hewitt... Russell D. Cook, Box 74, Hallsville, Mo. 65255 Austin Acton Ralph G. Murray, Star Rt., Sturgeon, Mo. 65284 Walter H. Baird, Box 457, Columbia, MO.,65201. Douglas H. Garrett

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TWENTY·SEVENTH DISTRICT-FRANK W. HAZELRIGG, JR., D.D.G.M., 505 Highway Z, Fulton, Mo. 65251 Audrain .. ····1 Laddonia •...•.. ·11l5 Laddonia..•••.•. Dale Eisele " ..•.... Hebron .••.•..... 354 Mexico ••••••••.. Edward L. Erdel.

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Bobby C. Holt..... .. Donald Zeugin : .. Andy B. Smart , James L. Jones ,. Delbert F. Mealy

Alvin L. Kelly, Box 123,t:'addonia, Mo. 63352 \2nd Th. Charles F. Kehl, 108 E. Liberty St., Mexico, Mo. 65265. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1st & 3rd Tu. George Strother, 705 S. Main St., Vandalia, Mo. 63382 . 3rd Tu. William R. Scott, 503 Court St., Fulton, Mo. 65251. 1st & 3rd Wed. W. Paul Holt, Holts Summit, Mo. 65043 . 1st & 8rd Mon. Ray R. Farmer, Tebbetts, Mo. 65080 ........•..•. 1st & 3rd Mon. Theophilus Dunn, Rt. 1, Auxvasse, Mo. 65231. . 1st Th. John L. Pierce, Mokane, Mo. 65059 . 1st & 8rd Th.

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271New Haven ..... 69ISullivan •.••••••. Gray Summit •••. 173\Gray SummIt. • .. Hope .••..••...•. 261 Washington..... • Fraternal •.•.•.•. 3G3lRobertsville ••••• Columbia..•.•••. 634 Pacific ..........

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Louis A. Matthews ... James K. Schatz ..... Arendt N. Kuelper ... Carl J. Harshaw. . . ..

Adriel L. Langendoerfer, New Haven, Mo. 63068. Glen E. Ruble, Box 228, Sullivan, Mo. 63080 ..... Melvin S. Gordon, Gray Summit, Mo. 63039. . . • . .. Earl Koirtyohann, Route 1, Box 123, Washington, Mo. 63090 ....................... Eugene H. Sam ...... Lawrence Barton, Rt. I, Robertsville, Mo. 63072 A. M. Pritchett, Sr., 520 N. 1st St., Donald E. Stone .. '" Pacific, Mo. 630G9 .•..••.••.••......•......... I . 5751St. CI81r•••••••• Carroll Moorman ..... R. D. Clayton, Rt. 1, Box 76, St. Clair, Mo. 63077 .. 593IUnion •••••••••• R. K. Holtgrieve ..... Donald Curtit, 101 Delmar, Union, Mo. 63084 ..... 123IHermann ••••••• Raymond L. Kunz ... . W. D. Stoenner, 218 W. 6th St., Hermann, Mo. 65041. ........................ 62410wensville •.•.•. Kermit Pohlmann. . .. Howard E. Brandt, Rosebud, Mo. 65073 ..........

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County Lodges No. I Location Master Secretary-Name and Address City of St. Louis .. Meridian........ 21St. Louis •....... Wayne N. LaVanchy. Harry C. Ploetze, 6729 Lindenwood Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63109. . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Geo. Washington. 9 St. Louis •...•... Joseph P. Hudson .... Russell O. Nash, 7342 Carleton Ave., I St. Louis, Mo. 63130......................... Naphtali......... 251St. Louis Byron F. Smyrniotis. Charles L. Proctor, 1721 McLaran Ave., I St. Louis, Mo. 63147 Pomegranate.... 951St. Louis Arnold E. Juergens .. George E. Lansing, 4761 Alaska Ave., ) St. Louis, Mo. 63111. . • .. . .. . • . . • . . . . • . . . . . . .. Pride of the West. 1791St. Louis ..•..... C. F. Lieneke, Jr..... Harold F. Simmons, 7304 Sutherland Ave., . ,I. Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 PyramId......... 180St. LOuIS L. B. Brown, Sr Clarence H. Krah, 9924 Wolff Drive, I. .. St. Louis, Mo. 63123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Good Hope..•.... 2181St. LOUIs Cerdo GarcIa Elmer M. Ruffin, 5866 Robert Ave., I St. Louis, Mo. 63109......................... Cosmos ....•..... 2821St. Louis Richard 1. Levy ChristieJ. RaIl, 1622 Jonquil Dr., I Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 Cornerstone..... 823iSt. Louis ..•••... Emil H. Schultz Harold W. Kuhlenbeck 6717a Schofield Pl., I St. Louis, Mo. 63133:. . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. America......... 3471St. Louis ••...... William P. DeBolt... George H. Holdsworth, 4943 Schollmeyer Ave., I St. Louis, Mo. 63109 ..••.................... " Cache. .•.. . . 4161St. Louis " William R. Gum, Jr Arthur W. Rauch, 7 Girard Dr., 1 Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 Harmony 499!St. Louis Theodore R. Kiburz.. George J. Giessow, 6649 Tholozan Ave., I' St. Louis, Mo. 63109 ..•....................... Clifton Heights.. 6201St. Louis Clarence M. Feltz James E. Winterton, Jr., 5003 Mardel Ave., ! St. Louis, Mo. 63109 Algabil.......... 5441St. Louis Robert E. Soots Elmer L. Fowler, 6208 Alabama Ave., I St. Louis, Mo. 63111. Magnolia........ 626\St. Louis John M. O'Connor... Henry J. Eschrich, 3556 Bamberger St., , . St. Louis, Mo. 63116 Tower Grove..... 631/St. LoUIS L. Leonard Ingram Adam H. Liebmann, 5508 Rhodes Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63109. . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Triangle..•. , 6381St. Louis •....... John R. Pollock Raymond C. Scott, 6309 Lucille Ave., I St. Louis, Mo. 63136......................... Commonwealth 6541St. Louis John W. Spickler.... Carl F. Adler, 3969 Botanical Avenue, I St. Louis, Mo. 63110 '"

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Beacon ..•••..... St. Louis .•...•... Mount Moriah •••. Polar Star . Erwin .••.•.•.•.. OccidentaL .•.... Keystone ....•... Aurora.•........ Paul Revere

Tuscan ..•.....•. Anchor ....•..... Lambskin . Olive Branch ..... Trinity.......... Benj. Franklin... Pilgrim ....•..... Theo. Roosevelt..

. Herbert H. Gertz .... Robert E. Munsey, Jr., 6518 Hoffman Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 63139 . . J. C. Wilson, Jr...... John L. Gyorvary. 9036 Stansberry Ave., St. Louis. Mo. 63134 ....•....•..••.••......... 20/St. Louis •...•... Gene S. J. Frenzel ... Sam A. Aronoff, 767 LePere Ave., University City, Mo. 63132 . I • 401St. LoUIS . Johnnie R. Hampton. O. W. Konering, 611 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 63101 . William T. Dillas ..... Edward A. Maessen, 218 Forestwood Dr., 7918t. Louis Ferguson, Mo. 63135 ..•........... " . I 1211St. Louis ..•...•. James B. Adcox . Milford R. Mandeville, 1347 Craig Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63141. . I 163\St. Louis ..•..... Delbert L. Walker . W. C. Smith, 7361 Chamberlain Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63130 ,." " . 243/St. Louis ......•. Robert E. Bragg . Elmer A. Keasling, 4722 Rosa Avenue. 8t. Louis, Mo. 63116 . 2671St. Louis . Kenneth E. Whitt . Norman P. Oppliger, 11575 Frontier Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63141 . I 3301St. Louis . Frank L. Jurotich . Roland E. Talmage. 955 Switzer Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63147 . I 360\St. Louis . Forrest E. Head . Harlan B. Owens, 4631 Brookroyal Court, St. Louis, Mo. 63128 . 1 4431University City .. O. O. Hungerford . 1. E. Gordon, 854 Revere Dr., 8t. Louis, Mo. 63141. 460lSt. Louis .••..... Lilburn R. Alcorn . Arthur E. Bush, 7458 Leadale Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63133 " .•........... 5761St. Louis ......•. Jessie H. Schenks .. " Robert F. Ritchey, 10132 Bellefontaine Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63137 . I 6411St. Louis Nikola Jakovac . Harry E. Treece, 5912 Telegraph Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63129 . 6421St. Louis Irving Jaffee . Albert Krause, 6842 Corbitt Ave., \ St. Louis, Mo. 63130 '" 6521St. Louis Charles E. Muller , A. Edward Turley, 9 HollY Dr., I Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 ..•..•.............. 6611University City .. Joseph G. Mahalak ... G. Dana Kinsman, 422 Mission Ct., St. Louis, Mo. 63130 , liSt. Louis

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THIRTY·FOURTH D1STRICT-WM. M. KIMBERLIN. D.D.G.M•• 201 Stella. Harrisonville. Mo. 64701

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Master No. I Location Secretary-Name and Address 54 Garden City ..... Noel D. Crawford .... Deane Payne, Garden City, Mo. 64747 . 147 Harrisonville..•. Larry W. Flanery .... Walter K. Long, 405 E. Mechanic. Harrisonville, Mo. 64701. . 276 Freeman ...•••.. Emeral D. Bohannon. Joe Brewster, Jr., Harrisonville, Mo. 64701. . 372 East Lynne •••.. E. L. McCauley, Jr... Robert D. Conroy, Rt. 2, Pleasant Hill, Mo. 64080 . 450 Belton •••••..••. Tom Machal. ........ L. D. Laffoon, 416 E. North St., Peculiar, Mo. 64078 .•.••••.....•.............. 480jPleasant Hill .... Roy L. Anglin ....... Wm. L. Brown, 418 N. Randolph St., I Pleasant Hill, Mo. 64080 ..•................... '''/Dnxel.•........ Me'lin M~i.k ....... Eugene R. Powell, 201 East Kirk St., Harrisonville, Mo. 64701. ..•....•........... " 633IArchie ......•... Edward Wesemann .. Robert L. Drury, Box 182. Archie Mo. 64725 .. 651ICleveland....... Travis N. Kegerries .. Earl L. Young, Box 124, Cleveland, Mo. 64734 .....

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130IHume..•..••.... 141 Amsterdam •••.. 254 Butler . 368 Adrian .••••.••.. 479 Rich Hill •••...•.

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John D. Hess, Hume, Mo. 64752 Ralph O. Fritts, Amsterdam, Mo. 64723 R. A. Ellis, Box 150, Butler, Mo. 64730 Hugh C. Frazier, Adrian, Mo. 64720 Marion A. Moreland, 613 E. Park Ave., Rich Hill, Mo. 64779 George L. Swarens, Box 126, Foster, Mo. 64746

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THIRTY·SIXTH DISTRICT-cHAS. H. MALONE, D.D.G.M.. 311 Goodrich Drive, Warrensbur9, Mo. 64093 Alfred T. Buford, Rt. 1, Cole Camp, Mo. 66325 .. " , Cole camp •••••.. , 090ICole Camp •...•. David G. Young John Owen. Box 275, Warsaw, Mo. 65355 Shawnee ..•••••.. 603 Warsaw •••.•.... H. H. Schumacher Knob Noster ..••. 2461Knob Noster . Amos M. Green. . . . .. John A. Ewalt, 109a N. State St., Knob Noster, Mo. 65336...................... Holden ..•.••.... , 262[Holden ..•.•••..., Kenneth James George B. Collins, Box 86, Holden, Mo. 64040 Corinthian ••.•••. 265 Warrensburg .•.. Forrest F. RabeL Emmett Ellis, 310 Goodrich Drive, Warrensburg, Mo. 64093 ..•.•••••.•••.••....•. Cold Spring ..•.. 274lLeeton. ·•· ••• Leland Fultz . Clyde D. Hayhurst. Leeton, Mo. 64761. .•..•..•.. ....... Chilhowee....... 487 Chilhowee•••••.. Melvin Matthews . Marcus A. Wallace, Rt. 1. Chilhowee, Mo. 64733 ... 1 Sedalia.......... 236 Sedalia .•••.••... Jack Chambers . H. J. Gwinn, 667 E. 10th St.• Sedalia, Mo. 66301. .. Granite..•••••... 272\Sedalia......... Jack H. Slocum . Lloyd C. Kennon, 1523 S. Harrison, Sedalia, Mo. 66301. .••....••.•..••..... , .•..•. Green Ridge ••... '/ 4251Green Ridge .. · .. 1 Samual A. Sloan ..... ' Leroy Ryan, Rt. 2, Green Ridge, Mo. 65332....... LaMonte .. , 574 LaMonte Kenneth J. Helvey. .. R. B. Burke, Rt. 2, Box 12, La Monte, Mo. 65337

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4081'Montrose . . 548 Clinton 552lcalhoun ••••••••. 273 Osceola .••••.••• 342 Roscoe ....••••.. 4031 Lowry City .••... 4121APPleton City .

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152ICamdenton..•.•. 433 Macks Creek •••• 83lLebanon ....•••. 4321 Competition •.••. 528lConway .•..•••.. 203 Brumley ..•••... 410\Iberia ......•.•.. 375 Waynesville . 385 Richland . 0

John Laurie Kenneth R. Willis. . .. Jim Barlow , Stanley Massey W. Ed. Sullivan Roy E. McDonald Charles Prater.....•. Donzie R. Johnson ... Sherman E. Adkison.

Jerry M. Eidson, Camdenton, Mo. 65020 ..•....... Roy A. True, Rt. 2, Urbana, Mo. 65767 . Howard Jones, Route I, Lebanon, Mo. 64651. . D. E. Cook, 163 N. Jackson, Lebanon, Mo. 65536. R. L. Jump, Rt. 1, Box 23-B, Marshfield, Mo. 65706 Wayne Hensley, Ulman, Mo. 65083 . John T. Grady, Box 65, Iberia, Mo. 65486 . Leslie A. Smith, Box 53, Waynesville, Mo. 65583 . Dale Hicks, Box 306, Richland, Mo. 65556 .

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Master Stanley F. Dugan .... Walter W. Webb ..... Melvin Whaley ....... Norman K. James ...

Secretary-Name and Address Glenn Ames, 1003 Rock Road, De Soto, Mo. 63020. Vernon K. Abel, Box 64, Hillsboro, Mo. 63050 ..... A. W. Lashley, 400 9th St., Crystal City, Mo. 63019 Henry A. Hartoebben, 4319 Sinnwell Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63123 .......................... 81. Francois .•. Blackwell ......•. 535/Blackwell ....... Frank E. Rowe ...... Frank L. Smith, Valles Mines, Mo. 63087 ......... Washington ... Tyro ............ 12 Caledonia....... J. O. Freeman ....... Frank Wright, Box 115, Caledonia, Mo. 63631. ...

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Riddick . Western Light . ........ Urbana . Hogle's Creek .•.. Hic.~ory:: : : : : . Hermitage . Polk . Fair Play ..•..•.. Modern . Bolivar ........•. Pleasant Hope ...

361 Buffalo 396 Louisburg 421 Urbana 279 Wheatland...... 288 Hermitage...... 44 Fair Play....... 144 Humansville 195IBolivar......... 467 Pleasant Hope. ..

Orley R. Smith Harold B. Patterson, Rt. 1, Buffalo, Mo. 65622 . Edwin G. Kahler, Sr.. Forrest M. Dorman. Louisburg, Mo. 65685 . Harold R. Reser James R. Fowler,Urbana, Mo. 65767 . Victor Parson Jim Chaney, Wheatland, Mo. 65779 . Roy L. Harman Garrett Bartshe, Rt. 1, Hermitage. Mo. 65668 . Glenn Lyon J. Howard Price, Fair Play, Mo. 65649 ........•.. J. Winton Allison .. :. Fred V. Hogan. Flemin~ton, Mo. 6ii650 . Bob L. Divine 1 s. B. Brown, III, Box 317, Bolivar, Mo. 65613 . Bob Pointer I C. G. Hill, 2848 E. Blaine, Springfield. Mo. 65802 ..

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Cedar ..•......, Stockton ....••... 283/Stockton , . Alden A. Brown..... .. .. • .. .... Jerusalem ....... 315/Jerico Springs .•• Elwin Wilson Dade ......•.. Washington ....•. 87 Greenfield . Robert W. Hughes Garrett . Everton .•••••••• Melville . Lockwood .

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. . . . .. Hermon . 18iILiberal......... ....... Lamar . 292 Lamar Milford . 616IMilford ....•.•.. " Cedar........ Clintonville ..••.• 4821 Eldorado Spring~ Vernon

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Norman E:Jones ... ' Robert E. Hammond. Claude F. Miller..... John B. Murphy.....

303INevada......... Clifton H. Ephland..

Sheldon '1371 Sheldon ....•.... Schell City ....•.. 4481Schell City Montevallo 4901 Montevallo Unity........... 495IRichards ...... , Walker 605IWalker.........

Lawrence Defreese .•• Gerald M. Prough ..•• Oliver Burris .......• C. Lee Eager .......• Lynn Clark ........••

Archie N. Eimmer, Box 217, Liberal, Mo. 64762 ... Kenneth M. Williams, Rt. 3, Lamar, Mo. 64759 .• Elmer L. Thomas, Milford, Mo. 64766 .....•...... John F. Conway, 117 Winner Rd., EI Dorado Springs, Mo. 64744 . David V. Morris, 512 S. Main St., N evada. Mo. 64772 . E. L. Wiseley, Rt. 1, Box 17, Sheldon, Mo. 64784 . Harold R. Mosher, ScheH City, Mo. 64783 . Lewis Kennedy, Rt. I, Milo, Mo. 64767 . C. H. Newland, Box 163, Richards, Mo. 64778 . John R. Walker, Box 307, Nevada, Mo. 64772 .

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197ICarthage........ Billy D. Henson ...... Eugene C. Johnson, 406 Walnut St., Apt. 14. Carthage, Mo. 64836. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I Ned C. Barkley ...... George L. Bragdon, Sarcoxie, Mo. 64862. . . . . . . . .. 293lsaUOd•......•. Roy C. Neill ......... W. Larrance Roe, Box 43. Joplin, Mo. 64801. .... 335 Joplin .......... 345 Joplin .......... Earl W. Collins ...... Mark E. Whitaker, Box 1235, Joplin, Mo. 64802 ... 398 Jasper ......•... Wilson Hall ......... Walter Carter, Rt. 2, Carthage, Mo. 64836 ........ 401lCarterville ...... Leeman E. Dorsey ... Thomas L. Landreth, 708 E. Main St., Carterville, Mo. 64835 ..............•..•...•.. 47110ronogo ........ Jerry L. Creech ...... Loyd D. Sill, 219 N. Oak St., Joplin, Mo. 64801. •.. 5121Webb City ...... Clyde B. Weston ..... Ralph E. Brown, 923 S. Madison, Webb City, Mo. 64870 ......................... I 5491Carl Junction ... , Ernest LeGrande. , .. H. D. Sandy. Box 298, Carl Junction, Mo. 64834 ... 586IAlba.••..•....•. Wayne A. Lawson ... Leo C. Clarke, 2320 N. Florida Ave., Joplin, Mo. 64801 .....•..•..••.•.....•....... I 5921La Russell ....... Daryl Andrews ...... B. G. Campbell, Box 34, La Russell, Mo. 64848 ...

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O'Sullivan....... 7 Walnut Grove... Ash Grove....... 100 Ash Grove .•.•... Solomon ..••..... 271 Springfield ...... Gate of The I Temple •••••.•. 422\Spring field ••.... Republic ......... 570IRepublic ..•..... I Strafford........ 608jStrafford •••••... •••••••. 1 Willard •••••••••. Webster ...... Webster......... Doric ...••••••••• Mount Olive..... Hazelwood....... Henderson .......

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620 Willard •..••.•.. 98 Marshfield....... 800 Elkland ..••...•. 439 Rogersville,RR.8 469 Seymou~ .•••.. ,. 477 Rogersvllle......

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Paul L. Beadey. 2410 E. 8em;no1.,

Springfield, Mo. 65804 •••.•.•...•.•.•.•••.•.•. W. L. Carpenter ..... Ben Daniel, Rt. I, Ash Grove, Mo. 66604 .•....•• Paul King ........... H. Joe Turk, Box 171, Ash Grove, Mo. 65604 ...... R. W. Birdsong ...... Paul Turner, 1100 W. Division St. Springfield, Mo. 66803 ..••.................... Eugene Reed..... ... Wm. G. Clark, 1515 Boonville Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65803 .................•..... , Lenard G. Sanders ... Frank J. Comisky, 410 W. Anderson Ave., Republic, Mo. 65738 .......................... Billy W. Cowan ...... Charles M. Edmondson, Route I, Box 753, Springfield, Mo. 65803. . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Jay R. Neas, Jr...... Earl C. Rea, Box 95, Willard, Mo. 65781. .•....... Carl W. Terry ....... P. V. Rathbun, 438 Maple, Marshfield, Mo. 65706 .. Richard L. Mann ..... D. W. Haymes, Rt. 2, Box 57, Conway, Mo. 65632 .. Bradley Burr ........ Morris J. Faulkner, Fordland, Mo. 65652 ......... Wayne Barlow ....... Louis R. Miller, Route 4, Seymour, Mo. 65746 ..•. James E. Hall ....... L. F. Housman, Box 184, Rogersville, Mo. 65742 ...

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DOUglas ..•.... 1 Ava............. 26jAva............ Leslie Long .. • ••.•.. Pilot Knob. •. . . .. 182 Richville.. • .• .•. Don Ousley Texas .••...•.. Barnes.......... Texas........... .. Plato . . . . . . . . . 1 Summersville.... Wright ..••••• Mountain Grove ..

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CabooL .......•. Houston .•••••••. Plato Summersville Mountain Grove.

Joppa •.•••••.••. 411\Hartville .••..... Mansfield. • • • • . .. 643 Mansfield. . . . . .. Norwood........ 622INorwood .....•.. I

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Grandin ..•...••. Rey,,~olds·.·.·.·.·.·. Hopewell ....•••. Barnesville ..••... Shannon::::: : Delphian ••••••••.

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I 579/Grandin ...••.... 239 Lesterville..••... 353 Ellington ...•... , 1371Birch Tree.•..•.

Roy Parr. . • . . • . . . . .. Glenn Goff ........... B. L. Morrison. . . . . .. Eugene Kragnes .....

Winona ..•.•.•••. 430IWinona•.•.•.... Harry A. Hollis ...... Eminence......•. 6071 Eminence•...... Robert L. Woodward.

Dwight E. Ward, Box 236, Van Buren, Mo. 63965 •....•................. Tony E. Cates, Ellsinore, Mo. 63937 ............ Clarence A. Haus, Lesterville, Mo. 63654 ......... Louis Morrison, Rt. 3, Ellington, Mo. 63638 ....... Harold Walton, Route 2, Box 16-A, Birch Tree, Mo. 65438 .....••.•..••••••••••.•. Kenneth E. Lovins, Winona, Mo. 65588 .....•.... William W. Mooney, Box 59, Eminence, Mo. 65466

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FORTY.EIGHTH DISTRICT-EDGAR O. VINEYARD. D.D.G.M.. 5 Davis Street, Flat River, Mo. 63601 lr~n •.•••••••.

Star of the West .. 133lIronton ..•... , .. Mosaic .•..•..... 110 Fredericktown ••. St. F~ncois••. Bismarck .•..•••. 41 Bismarck •.•••.•. Farmington •••••. 182 Farmington ••••• Madb~n·.·.·.·.·.·.· Marcus ......•...

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Ionic •••••••••••• J. C. Montgomery, Jr.. St. Francois •.•••. 234 Libertyville.••••. James L. Cartee ..... Samaritan ••••••• 424 Bonne Terre ..•.. A. E. Gerstenschlagel'

Pendleton •.••..•. 5511Doe Run .••••.•• Donald R. Grieshaber.

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Oran S. Asbridge, Rt. I, Ironton, Mo. 63650 •....•. Houston B. McColl, Belleview, Mo. 63623 ......... A. A. McCory, Box 375, Fredericktown, Mo. 63645. John Brune, Bismarck, Mo. 63624 •••.....•....... Hezzie Graham, 414 W. 6th St., Farmington, Mo. 63640 ....................... Floyd H. Buckner, Box 602, Desloge, Mo. 63601.. Wm. J. Barron, 117 North St., Farmington, Mo. 63640 ..••.......•........••. Henry C. Thompson, 212 Cross St., Bonne Terre, Mo. 63628 ...................... Theo. L. Barnhouse, 109 Birch St., Doe Run, Mo. 63637 ............•............. Marvin L. Poston, Box 3, Leadwood, Mo. 63653 •. R. F. Rodgers, 110 Hampton, Elvins, Mo. 63639 •.• Dwight Smith, 439 N. West St., Perryville, Mo. 63775 .........................

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FORTY·NINTH DISTRICT-ALTON BRAY. D.D.G.M., Southeast Missouri State Colleqe, Cape Girardeau. Mo. 63701 Boll!!1ger•.•••. Trowel. ••••..... 440/Marble Hill. •.... Wilford Brown ...... Claude 1. Stone, Marble Hill, Mo. 63764 .......... , Zalma ...•...•... 545 Zalma .......... Luther Jackson ...... Milton E. Kerr, Box 98, Zalma, Mo. 63787 ...•..••. CapeGira~d~~~' Harold O. Grauel. U.D.ICape Girardeau., Laymon A. Allgood .. L. Wayne Hill, 1305 Kingsway Drive, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701 ................... , St. Mark's .••..•• 931Cape Girardeau .. Loren L. Hopper .... , Robert W. Harper, 1421 N. Henderson Ave., Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701. ....•.............. I John Roe, Jr......... W. Russell Nelson, Millersville, Mo. 63766 ........ West View ..••... Delos Sebaugh, Box 24, Daisy, Mo. 63743 ......... Mystic Tie ...•••• 221 Oak Ridge •...•.. Zeno D. Drum ....... Whitewater.••••. 417 Whitewater •...• Louis Birkman, Jr.... Lloyd J. Proffer, Whitewater, Mo. 63785 •......... John A. Savers, 610 N. Georgia St., Excelsior.••...•. 441 Jackson ......... Charles O. Schreiner . Jackson, Mo. 63755 ••••.••.•...•.•..•......... Perry .••••••. Perryville.••••••. 670 jPerryville ••••••. Julian B. Buland ..... Fred R. Corse, Menfro, Mo. 63765 .••••.•........ Scott••••••••• Ashlar ••••••••••. 306 Commerce ••••••. Hershel Gilpin ....... Harry H. Wilkinson, Route 1, Box 230-A, Illmo, Mo. 63754 ............................. I Illmo ..••••..•••• 58IIIllmo ••••••••••• James G. Day ........ Joeph L. Humphreys, Box 874, IlImo, Mo. 63754 ..•••.•.•••.•.•..•..•••••.•.. Chaffee ••.•.••... 615 Chaffee ......... T. W. Blocker ....... , L. B. Crites, 116 Wright Ave., Chaffee, Mo. 63740.,

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FIFTIETH DISTRICT-LLOYD S. MORGAN, JR.. D.D.G.M., Box 93, Advance. Mo. 63730

Master No. I Location Count7 Lodges Mississippi. ... East Prairie. " .. 3841East Prairie ..•.. George Miller .. • . •. Charleston . 407ICharleston ...•.. Jack Chapman Ne\v Madrid. .. Morehouse . 6031 Morehouse •••.•.. James C. Hewitt Seott .•.••..•. Morley ..•••..... Sikeston ..•...... Stodd·~;d.·:.·.·.·. Bloomfield . Essex . Lakeville . Dexter ..••.......

184lMorley .•.••••••. 310ISikeston ..•••••. 153IBloomfield . 278IEssex .....••.... 4891Bell City .•••••.. 532 IDexter .

Willard L. Crader August V. Butler R. D. Gibbs Jene Kirby R. H. Phelps Don Harris

Advance ..•...•.. 690IAdvance Puxico . 696 Puxico

. Mack D. Haynie . Garland Hastings

Secretary-Name and Address . C. I. McCloskey, Rt. 1, Charleston, Mo. 63834 .... . H. H. Sutherland, Box 237. Charleston, Mo. 63834. . Guy B. Comer, 318 Virginia St., Sikeston, Mo. 63801. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Melton Harris, Oran, Mo. 63771. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . A. A. Harrison, Box 374, Sikeston, Mo. 63801. . N. L. Coburn, Box 116, Bloomfield. Mo. 63825 . Joe L. Mayo, Route 2, Essex, Mo. 63846. . . . . . . . .. . H. Ronnie Weeks, Bell City, Mo. 63735 . Floyd C. McKee, 1014 N. Woodland Dr., Dexter, Mo. 63841. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Raymond L. Mashek, Box 82, Advance, Mo. 63730. . John A. Sifford, Box 26, Puxico, Mo. 63960. . . . . ..

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FIFTY·FIRST DISTRICT-VIRGIL H. BALDWIN, D.D.G.M.. Box 272, Marston, Mo. 63866 New Madrid .../ Point Pleasant

New Madrid . Parma . Lilbourn .•••••••. Odom ..••.•..... Pemiscot

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FIFTY·SECOND DISTRICT-eHESTER Butler ..•..... 1 Poplar Bluff .....

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. Robert J. McAlister, Box 393, Portageville, Mo. 63873 . . Virgil H. Baldwin, Box 272, Marston, Mo. 63866 .. . Julian Miller, Risco, Mo. 63874 . . Roy B. Schoffer, Box 389, Lilbourn, Mo. 63862 . . William E. Foster, 421 West 9th St., Portageville, Mo. 63873 . . T. M. Swinger, Box 872, Caruthersville, Mo. 63830. . Theodore T. Martin, 102 E. Washington St., Hayti, Mo. 63851 . . Phillip Koury, 300 Missouri St., Steele. Mo. 63877 .. . D. L. Potts, Box 178, Wardell, Mo. 63879 .

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209IPoplarBluff ..•.. Winifred E. Lemonds. Orville Duley, 204 S. 9th St., I Poplar Bluff, Mo. 63901. . • . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. 369/Donip han Paul Ollar Met R. Frye, Rt. 7. Doniphan, Mo. 63935 568 Naylor George Alexander Paul E. Thorn, Box 164, Naylor, Mo. 63953 Paul S. Mince, Greenville, Mo. 63944............. 107IGreenville...•... Clarence Keele 526 Piedmont....... W. M. Luna Wm. N. Burch, 414 N. Main St., I Piedmont. Mo. 63957

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Rockbridge ...•.. Robert Burns ....

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. 533IWheaton ••••.... . 99/Mount Vernon ...

Canopy•••....... 284lAurora .••.•.... Decatur.•.....•. 400 Pierce City ..•... . Miller . 567IMilIer

Paul C. Pitts, 210 Eighth St., Monett, Mo. 65708 ... C. S. Miles, Rt. I, Washburn, Mo. 65772 .......•. William T. Priest, 304 W. 8th St., Cassville, Mo. 65625 ............••.•..••..•..•. Roscoe S. McKinley .. Chester B. Royer, Rt. I, Purdy, Mo. 65734 . Henry A. McGhee .... Leon Pugh, 534 Kirby Avenue, Mt. Vernon, Mo. 65712 ••••.••••••••.......... Gordon Williams W. H. Lloyd, 310 Madison Ave., Aurora, Mo.65605. E. F. Grimes M. V. Morris, Rt. 2, Pierce City, Mo. 65723 . Joe M. Glasscock Thomas F. Webb, Box 42, Miller, Mo. 65707 ....•••

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466ISouthwst City •. , L'wi, L. S<ott ....... George E. Hampton, Box 183, Southwest City, Mo. 64863. . . . . • . . . . . • . . . . . . .. I William B. Rearrick .. Henry Eppard, Anderson, Mo. 64831 ............. Bill Bu,t •........... Thomas D. Keen, Noel, Mo. 64854 .....•......... 247 Neosho .••••••... Charles L. Forrest ... H. C. Bacon, Rt. 4, Box 239, Neosho, Mo. 64850... 514 Granby ..•••.... , K. W. Greninger ..... Finley H. Stufflebeam, Rt. 2, Granby, Mo. 64844 ... 538lStella. . . . . . . . . .. Hubert Shearer ...... E. W. Parker, Rt. 4, Box 369, Neosho, Mo. 64850 ..

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::,ecretary-Name and Address Harry W. Shapiro, ~9l4 McNulty Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. F. H. Boerner, 4326 Gladwyn Dr., Bridgeton, Mo. 63042 James M. Jones, 35 N. Gore Ave., Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 Vincent J. Reagan, 1306 Haley Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63121. . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Harry H. Hildebrand, 10021 Springwood Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Robert W. McElhinney, No.3 Daniel Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63124 Lee O. Chestnut, 1564 Valle Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63133 Albert L. Howe, 8522 Rosalie Ave., Brentwocd, Mo. 63144 , J. Oliver Alge, 8924 Riverview Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63147. . . . . . . . .. . •. . . . . . . . . . . . . Wm. O. Duncan, 35 St. Virgil Ln., Florissant, Mo. 63031. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Albert B. Koons, 3335 Norma Ct., St. Louis, Mo. 63139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. C. Ballard Cone, 1013 Orchard Lakes, St. Louis, Mo. 63141......... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. C. L. Sutter, 4725 Seattle St., St. Louis, Mo. 63121. Virgil E. Kolb, 8241 January Ave., Rer'keley, Mo. 63134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Edward E. Springmann, 1655 Fernbrook Lane, Florissant, Mo. 63031. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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FIFTY-NINTH DISTRICT-DOWELL HAYS, D.D.G.M.. 1801 High Grove Road, Grandview. Mo. 64030 Jackson ...... I 1ndependence .... Summit ......... McDonald ........ Blue Springs ..... Raytown .......... Christian ........ Buckner ......... Mt. Washington .. Grandview ....... Grain Valley .....

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St. Louis............... . Alabama ..•......... Gallatin Alberta ..•...•..... Kansas City , .•..••.••. Argentina •••••••••.. Webster Groves ..•.....•....••..•••. Arizona •••••••••••• Marshall .•...•..••...............•. Arkansas •••.••..... Kansas City.. • . • • • . • . .. . ...•..••.•. Austria ••••••...... St. Joseph .••..•.•...•...••••••.•.•• Belgium .••••....... St. Louis. . • . . . . . . . . . . .. . .... Brazil-Rio de Janeiro ..... Kirkwood ....•...•......... Brazil-Rio Grande do SuI. .. .....•.................. , Brazil-Guanabara . Advance Brazil-Minas Gerais •..... St. Louis Brazil-Para ..•••.... Macon , Brazil-Pernambuco •.•... . Brazil-Santa Catarina . Kansas City ..•................• Brazil-Sao Paulo . Kansas City ..•......... " British Columbia ..•..... .....••••.•............ . Canada . Kirkwood ................••.•••••••... Chile .••.•.••••... Parkville , .......••... China ..•.••••.••.. St. Joseph Colorado . .................•...... . Colombia-Barranquilla . Kansas City Connecticut ...•.•••.. Columbia Costa Rica .••..• , . Memphis ..•..•...................... Cuba..•••••••.•.. Neosho Delaware .••••••.... Trenton .........•................. Denmark .••••...... Lexington ..•................. District of Columbia . St. Louis............... . .•..••••.. Ecuador •••••....... Clarkton ..•..•..•................ EI Salvador•.•........ Kirksville .....•.••.............•... England . Joplin ..•..••••••••.......•..••..•• Finland••.......... Jefferson City ..•....... ' Florida . Cape Girardeau ..•............... France (Natl.) . Piedmont..••....•..... , Georgia . Kansas City .....••.................. Greece . Lancaster ..••....•..... , Guatemala . St. Louis....... .•.... .. . Iceland , . St. Louis ..•......................... Idaho .....•..•.... St. Louis ........•.................. Illinois .

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Kansas City. . • . . • • . • • •• . ..••••.•••.. India •••..•.•..... St. Louis .•••••..•...... ' .........•.. Indiana .•••........ St. Louis. . • . . • • . • . . . . .. . .•...•..... Ireland ••••••••.... Independence. • • . • . • . . .. . ..•••.•..•.. Israel. •••••••••... Independence ••...........••. Italy (Grand Orient) •..... Kirkwood. . • • • • • . . . . • . .. . .•...•...... Japan •••.••.••.•. Princeton. . • . . . . . • . . . .. . .•...•..••. Kansas ....•....... St. Louis. . • . . • . . . . . . . .. . ..••..•... Kentucky •.•.••••.•. St. Louis Louisiana..•........ Macon ' .......•.... Maine ..•.......... Kansas City. . . . . . . . . . .. . ........•. Manitoba ••••••••••• Piedmont Maryland ..•.•...... Kirksville ..•.....•............... Massachusetts •••••••.• Macks Creek ..••.••••...•.... Mexico-Benito Juarez ..... Kansas City. . . . . . . . • . •. . Mexico-Cosmos .••••... Rolla........••.....•.......... Mexico-El Potosi. .•.•.. Kansas City............ . Mexico-Nueva Leon . Los Angeles ,.Mexico-Occidental Mexicana .. •.•.•...•..•..•..•...... ' Mexico-Tamaulipas . C~'ri . Si~i'~: ::::::::::::::: St. Louis.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Mexico-Valle de Mexico . Mexico-York . A. H. Van Gels ..••••....... St. Louis

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Sikeston ........................•..••. Peru ...•..•••..•. St. Joseph. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Philippine Islands . Chillicothe Puerto Rico ....•...•. Bonne Terre. . . . . . . . . . .. . Prince Edward Island . Kansas City Quebec .. . Queensland .••...•.•• St. Louis Rhode Island . St. Louis Saskatchewan •........ Independence. . . . . . . . . .. . Scotland . Independence ••.•.....•......... South Australia .

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Lexington South Dakota St. Joseph ....•................. , Sweden ...••....... St. Joseph Swiss Alpina ..•••.••.. Richland .....•...•................ Tasmania St. Louis Tennessee .........•. Lee's Summit ..................•..... Texas Kansas City The Netherlands St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .United Grand Lodge of Germany. Hannibal. Utah. ......•. .•.. Jefferson City .............•.•..•.• Venezuela . Jefferson City ....................•• Vermont . Trenton, _ .......•... Victoria . St. Louis............. .. . Virginia .•..•.• , . St. Louis Washington . Shelbina Western Australia . Macon West Virginia . Chillicothe.............. . .. ,_ Wisconsin .

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MORGAN DONELSON Grand Master 1969路1970

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A MASONIC REVIEW By BRUCE H. HUNT, P.G.M. During the past year we have endeavored to collect all material relating to the Masonic fraternity that might be suitable for use in the general review of happenings both far and near, and within and without the fraternity. The proceedings of all jurisdictions in this country, as well as many from jurisdictions abroad, have been reviewed. While problems differ to some extent in Grand Lodges around the world, the trend seems to be much the same. There seems to be a general uneasiness caused by world conditions in most jurisdictions. This is not something that Masonry alone can solve, but it is always reflected in the overall movement of the fraternity. When men are troubled, no matter what the cause may be, it has an effect upon their conduct in all walks of life. Business feels the pinch, schools arc subject to unrest, churches have taken up the feeling and Freemasonry also comes in for its share of the repercussions. We were struck with the ,logic contained in portions of the address of the Grand Orator of Louisiana when he said: This plague of crime now spreading across the nation is a disease that will prove fatal to the body politic if we do not find the antidote or the cure. It is a disease that strikes all ages of man and, though we are more conscious today of the sins of youth, I doubt if it is possible to separate their sins from those of ow' generation or the generation before us. Who, for instance, can separate the guilt of the college professor who teaches that civil disobedience is commendable behavior, from the guilt of the student who practices it. Who can separate the guilt of the minister who has turned his church into a social-action center instead of a shrine for the worship of God, from the guilt of the layman who interprets this as some sort of confirmation that God is dead? Who can separate the guilt of the parent who shrugs his shoulders and says, "What can I do?," from the guilt of the child who reacts accordingly by exhibiting an attitude of indolence, misbehavior and disrespect for authority. These guilts cannot be separated. Vicious killers, rapists and burglars roam the streets of our cities and the countryside preying on defenseless, law-abiding citizens with little fear of punishment because of the barricades of protection which have been thrown up around them by the courts and by intolerant liberal cranks acting under the guise of safeguarding someone's Tights. Although there is no single answer to how the rising crime rate can be halted, there are three answers: the home ... the school ... and the church . . . and in all three, Masons and Masonry can and must play an enlarged role. In the home, parents are prone to throw up their hands and cry, "We don't understand Johnny. After all, we give him everything." What they actually give Johnny is everything of rnate1'ial benefit, but, far too often, little or nothing of spiritual benefit. When Johnny goes to school, he is taught that competition is almost an evil. He is told that he cannot mention the Almighty in even the simplest terms to thank lIim for any of the blessings He has showered upon us all. He is spoon-fed out of books that are written to express a social philosophy rather than the hard facts of

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life. He is taught by teachers who haven't heen permitted to have a hickory stick in the coat closet for the past 20 years. When parental and school responsibility are abdicated, Johnny could, once upon a time, turn to his church for spiritual and moral guidance. But today, if he turns to his church, he too often finds that the minister is off leading a sit-in at the Legislature promoting the legislation of LSD, integrating the neighborhood pizza parlor or else he is preparing next Sunday's sermon on the virture of free love. And even while Johnny is in church, he might well be told that he need not obey any laws which he feels are unjust. Is it any wonder that when Johnny winds up in court and finds that the only corrective action taken is to slap him on the wrist and say "tut-tut," that he decides that he can do as he pleases without fear of the consequences? And as a result, he goes on to more and more serious flaunting of the laws, legal and moral. I think it would be a miracle if he did not. We also believe that the Fraternal Correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Michigan, Brother J. Fairbairn Smith, also has caught the theme of Masonic conditions when he wrote: . As we cogitate upon the voluminous mass of correspondence which has passed over the desk of the Chairman of the Committee on Fraternal Relations during the past year, we must always be thoroughly aware that as far as the Craft is concerned, the future of this great universal brotherhood of man depends largely upon what is done by the Craft on a worldwide basis, and the very fact that there are so many contentious items appearing upon our docket at this time makes us realize that since the divine plan of God works through people, then it is eminently necessary for us as people to accept the responsibility that is properly ours. There is no question that the Craft is confronted with problems, but actually there is nothing new in this, for it has always been so, and in thinking of the future we are thoroughly aware that oftentimes the recommendations of this Committee can do much to aid the thinking of the worldwide brotherhood of man. The opinions of those who write any Grand Lodge in the interest of recognition for their own particular body are oftentimes based upon wishful thinking, and it is this particular pitfall which has to be carefully sifted and the facts brought to light before we can either recommend recognition or discard the petitioner's request for recognition, because the hasis of the request is oftentimes wholly spurious.

ACACIA From The Texas Freemason we obtained an article on the Acacia, written by W. Brother John B. Ward, past master of Greenville Lodge No. 335, which we consider extremely interesting. It is interesting not only 'from the standpoint of the Acacia itself, but because of the splendid use Greenville Lodge makes Of it. The title of his article is: ACACIA TREE OR SHRUB

The acacia has special importance to Masons. Each newly-raised Master Mason in Greenville Lodge 335 is given a living, potted acacia plant. Many more have been given to other Masons. Although acacia is spoken of as a shrub, acacia may grow to a height of over 150 feet with a spread of over 50 feet. Generally known as the Monkey Pod Tree, acacia was taken to the Philippines more than 400 years ago by the Spanish Conquistadores, who planted them on their plantations to protect themselves and their homes from the tropical sun.

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The Biblical shittah tree is a member of the acacia group of timber trees. The Ark of the Covenant in the Old Testament was made of a species of acacia wood, overlaid with gold. It was also used in parts of the Tabernacle. Over 400 species of acacia are found in Asia, Africa, Australia, the South Pacific islands and Southern Europe. About 70 species are found in the Americas, from the Southwestern United States to Mexico, Central America and South America. Acacia is a genus of flowering tropical and sUbtropical shrubs and trees. The individual flowers are small, characteristically yellow, though sometimes white. These flowers have a sweet odor and are used in the making of perfume. The blooms produce a bean or pod of seed by which the trees are propagated. Records show that acacia seeds have remained alive under dry conditions as long as 88 years and that viability for over 50 years is not uncommon.路 The acacia has many uses. In the deserts of Asia and Africa, goats and camels eat the leaves and young shoots. In Australia, other species serve as forage for cattle and sheep. In many places, certain species of acacia have been used as binders for the shifting of the seacoasts and deserts. Some species provide food and shelter for insects such as the stinging ant and the lac insect of India. In the bull-horn acacias of Mexico and Central America, the paired stipular spines simulate the horns of a bull. Stinging ants cut a hole on the underside of one spine and l:J.ollow out the contents. There they live and rear their larvae, feeding on the sweet nectar, rich oils and protoplasm developed by the acacia on the tips of its many leaves. Bark of certain species of acacia produces gum arabic, which has been used for over 2,000 years in tanning leather and in making painte; and water colors. It is also used in confections, medicines, cal ico printing, dyeing and in the making of silk, paper and some cosmetics. Today, the wood of the acacia tree has become famous for its exquisite texture and beautiful grain, which ranges in color from light blond to dark brown. Numerous species furnish a good timber which is used for furniture, cabinet-making, oars, tools, gun stocks, musical instruments, household articles, decorative objects, etc. Acacia wood products are limited by the scarcity of skilled craftsmen as well as the controlled cutting of the trees. The excellent workmanship and exquisite design of the individual craftsmen make each acacia wood carving unique.

ADEQUACY OF MASONRY ARIZONA: The Grand Master of Arizona considers some of the history of Freemasonry and applies it to the present time. He suggests that possibly we are not presenting the fraternity in the proper light to those who come this way. In part he said: A brief glimpse of the history of modern Masonry, its almost accidental ongm and its amazing evolution, gives one many problems to ponder. It is an astonishing story, fit for romance, and no one can read it without wonder. But in our days the minds of thoughtful men turn to the future more than to the past, thinking of the times ahead, and they naturally ask: "What part, if any, is Masonry to have in helping to shape a better world." The past is secure. Masonry had a silent but mighty part in the making of America, and in fashioning its fundamental life and Jaw. The story of the American Revolution might have been very different, had not Washington and his generals, most of them, at any rate, been held together by the peculiar tie which Masonry spins and weaves between men. But what of the future . of Masonry in America and in the world? Obviously such an order lies under special obligations to our country in these tangled times. The closing paragraph of the

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article on Masonry in the ninth edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica is very significant, doubly so because the writer was not a Mason: "As regards the future of Freemasonry, it is possible, at least for an outsider, to say much. The celehration of the Brotherhood of man, and the cultivation of universal goodwill in the abstract, seem rather indefinite objects for any society in this unimaginative age. A more accurate knowledge of this singular and not undignified history would tend more than anything else to give worth and elevation to its aims." Thus even an outsider sees clearly enough that Masonry, as now organized and employed, is not adequate to the demands of a realistic generation, and that to go on making men Masons, as we are now doing, without giving them an intelligent and authentic knowledge of what Masonry is, or what it means, with no definite objectives beyond fellowship and philanthrophy, objectives to which other orders are equally devoted, is for Masonry to lose, by ignorance or neglect, what has been distinctive in its history, and invite degeneration, if not disaster. A lot of the tendency, in our time is to turn Masonry aside from its historic spirit and purpose. To say nothing of the mUltiplication of imitative or associated orders, fanciful in purpose and fantastic in program. This is due to lack of knowledge of the history of Masonry, and the reason why it has adhered so strongly to certain principles and policies through so many years of storm and strife. The future of Masonry, if it is to be worthy of its past, will he determined by its historic genius and. purpose, not in slavish adherence to details, but by loyal and constructive obedience to its peculiar spirit and tenets, otherwise our lodges will become mere clubs, like a thousand such other organizations, useful and delightful in their degree, but in no wise distinctive, far removed from the original meaning and intent of the craft. Hence the desire and the endeavor of our time, as indicated in the threefold purpose of the Masonic Service Association of the United States, that speculative Masonry shall once more be operative hy hecoming co-operative in its spirit and labor. There is manifest in the growing mind of the fraternity today, a wider realization and larger application of the time honored and beautiful mission of Masonry, as expressed in its oft-declared trinity of purpose: Brotherly love, relief and truth. Let m take relief first, since it is so fundamental that nothing need be said beyond the famous words of an eastern seer: "When man will not heIp man the end of the world has come." By relief we mean the urgent necessities of humanity in time of woe, whether it he war or any other disaster, our brethren in dire plight, but also, to the measure of our power, all, who by affiictions, arc made helpless. By truth let it always he remembered that Freemasonry, today, as in the past, by virtue alike of its principles and history, stands for those great freedoms of the mind, by which men arrive at the truth. Truth by which no man is injured, but by which we have the only basis for freedom and faith. Which brings us to the matter of most importance, and that is what is to be the future of Freemasonry, if any, in the field of public service and world unity? It must be plain enough that something else, something more, is needed to meet the demands of our great Fraternity, as well as the needs of our society in which we labor. Masonry need not change either its spirit or its principles (God forbid) but its Lodges must become increasingly, as they were in the early days of America, civic and social centers and their members must be leaders in whatever requires to be done for the common good in their communities of they are to train, direct and utilize for the highest ends, the way of life and abounding energies of the craft. The torch of Masonry, or way of life, is ours, to carry until our footsteps grow feeble and youth takes it from our weakened hands to spurt forward to that brightest of goals which we call the Brotherhood of Man. We are not unmindful of the challenge of life that confronts us at this darkened moment of history as \ve stand on the threshold of a new season. Although the skies arc grey and dark in certain places where humanity and Ma~onry are in

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great distress, we need not despair. We fear no danger, for every Mason knows in whom to put his trust. Time does not stand still; the hands on the clock and the dates on the calendar keep their same pace day after day, month after month. In the long march of time, we mark a steady progress, for every incident advances the process of civilization. This steady march of humanily is tangible evidence of the existence of the Supreme Law-giver T.G.A.T.V. planning mankind's growth. Let us as Masons set a high standard of conduct and character as a basic requirement to be a true fellow of the Craft, a man to be trusted, a man devoted to creating of a better world and a better way of life in this darkened hour of uncertain civilization. Let us try to make good men better, to bring peace, harmony, and true understanding through the spiritual Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God.

APPENDANT BODIES MAINE: The Grand Master of Maine comments on two so-called appendant bodies that requested permission to set up shop in his jurisdiction: REQUEST FOR NEW MASONIC CROlJPS

This year, J declined to permit two organizations, claiming Masonic affiliation, to become established in this jurisdiction. Both are recognized in some Jurisdictions. Their aims and purposes are honorable. It is my belief we have enough appendant bodies already in this Jurisdiction. Too many Masons down grade Symbolic Masonry and regard it merely as a stepping stone to other bodies. One of the organizations requesting permission had the audacity to suggest that the organization would be an added incentive to induce certain men to become Freemasons, because they would not be eligible to join this new group until their Masonic membership is consummated. Ancient Craft Masonry is the foundation rock upon which all Masonic bodies are built. Its superstructure has grown to the point where many thinking Masons are concerned for the ability of this foundation to support the load. An edifice is designed and engineered for a purpose, and to support certain stresses and strains, and no more. The foundation, if not properly maintained in a sound and enduring condition and for the purposes for which it was designed, will soon crack and crumble.

NEBRASKA: The Grand Lodge of Nebraska adopted an amendment to its code which included the 'White Shrine of Jerusalem as permissible in that jurisdiction: .. (n) Making applications to, or joining any lodge, society, or institution that shall provide as a condition precedent that one shall be a Master Mason in good standing, or shall have taken the degrees of Entered Apprentice Mason, Fellow Craft Mason, and Master Mason, provided that this inhibition shall not apply to York or Scottish Rite bodies, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Red Cross of Constantine, National Federated Craft, Allied Masonic Degrees, the National Sojourners, the Past Grand Masters Association, The Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, or to organizations which do not require the taking of any obligation and which do not have any secret ritual or ceremony." The Committee believes that it should not longer constitute a Masonic offense to belong to the White Shrine of Jerusalem, or to any organization which does not require the taking of an obligation and which do not have a secret ritual or ceremony. (Adopted)

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ATTACKS ON FREEMASONRY Freemasonry has long been the target for attacks by various malcontented and poorly informed groups. Recently the following was contained in a question-answer column of a national magazine: Recently heard an old man of right-wing views-a friend of my grandparents' -assert that the current wave of assassinations in America is the work of a secret society called the Illuminati. He said that the Illuminati have existed throughout history, own the international banking cartels, have all been 32nd-degree Masons and were known to Tan Fleming. who portrayed them as SPY-erRE in his James Bond books-for which the Illuminati did away with Mr. neming. Then came an involved answer, which contained the following: The Illuminati began in Germany in 1776. Based loosely on the Hashishim, they consisted of an outer circle of religious believers and an inner core of revolutionists, but with a new feature. Their secret teaching then was that all religions are false (including the outer religion of the Illuminati), that all men are equal and that monarchy should be overthrown. As part of their revolutionary conspiracy, the Illuminati attempted to infiltrate and take over the Masons; but they never succeeded. They were crushed by the Bavarian government in 1785. Ian Fleming never told any of his friends that SPEerRE was based on a real organization. He died of natural causes, suffering a heart attack in the presence of his wife. The belief that the Illuminati survive in the modern world and are responsible for most of our evils is about the fourth most common form of organized paranoia extant (its three more popular rivals arc the F.lders of Zion conspiracy, the Jesuit conspiracy and the notion that we have already been invaded by outer space, our governments being in the hands of Martians). As for the Illuminati of Berkeley, this is a put-on by local anarchists.

AWARDS INDIANA: The Grand Lodge of Indiana reported the following award to one of the nation's most distinguished citizens, Lieutenant General Lewis B. Hershey: CALEB B. SMITH MEDAL 01' HON9R For distinguished service in some field of endeavor beneficial to mankind, or in the public service, to a member of an Indiana Lodge who, by pre-eminent achievement in a field other than Freemasonry, has brought honor and distinction to the Craft-LIEUTENANT GENERAL LEWIS B. HERSHEY, of North Eastern Lodge No. 210, Fremont. The medal was presented Brother Hershey hy the Grand Master on July 4, 1967 at Vincennes. VERMONT: The Grand Lodge of Vermont awarded its highest award, the "Medal of Honor Award," to Brother J. Edgar Hoover. The Grand Master gives an account of its presentation: The highlight of the trip to Washington was a result of the good taste and judgment of our Grand Lodge Committee on Honor Awards at our Annual Communication of 1967, wben they chose for the recipient of our "Medal of Honor Award" a man with a few peers and no superiors, in the person of Illustrious Brother .J. Edgar Hoover. Through the good offices of our United States Senator,

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and Brother, Winston L. Prouty, arrangements were made to have our delegation accompany our Senator to the office of the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to make the presentation, in person. Far be it fr~m me to attempt to explain how such precise timing could be developed some four or five months in advance of the event, but, like a finely-timed watch, we were conducted through the portals and corridors of the imposing building, to be escorted into Mr. Hoover's office at the exact hour of 10:00 a.m., the appointed time, on February 19. The citation, which left nothing to be said in embellishment, was read, the medal was placed upon his person and our delegation was treated to hear one of the most thrilling, chilling and challenging acceptance speeches imaginable with the tenor of the closing words approximately in the various functions that are concurrent with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Through the guiding genius of M.W. Brother Samuel W. McIntosh, Past Grand Master of the District of Columbia, and Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Conference, what might develop into an orgy of oratory, breast-beating, smoking-room sessions of an assembly of prima-donnas, the Conference is conducted in a coordinated, harmonious, inspiring and orderly fashion. Each Grand Master, though clothed with powers which are said to be well-nigh ahsolute within his own Grand Jurisdiction, meets each other Grand Master on the absolute level, and none of the powers or prerogatives of the Sovereign Grand Lodges is in any way abrogated or subordinated.

Brother Hoover replied to the presentation of the medal in these words: I was deeply touched this morning when you presented to me the "Vermont Grand Lodge Medal of Honor Award." It meant a great deal to me to be selected for this high honor, and I hope you will convey to all the members my sincerest thanks and deepest appreciation for your kindness in selecting me. I shall cherish the Medal with its accompanying citation.

CANDIDATE MUST BE LITERATE LOUISIANA: The Grand Master learned a lodge had conferred the Degree of Entered Apprentice upon a candidate that could neither read nor write. He reported his action as follows: On July 19, 1967 I received a letter from the Senior Warden of M. E. Girard 450 stating that Lodge had conferred most of the Entered Apprentice Degree on Mr. Aaron J. Thibodeaux in M. E. Girard Lodge on July 14 before discovering the candidate could not read or write. Attached to the letter was a copy of the petition of Mr. Thibodeaux wherein he answered question No. lIon the petition in the affirmative. Since Mr. Thibodeaux had falsified his petition. I directed M. E. Girard Lodge to nullify his membership, his name be stricken from their rolls and the Grand Secretary be notified accordingly.

CATHOLICS FREE TO JOIN MASONRY The above caption was Widespread across the land about a year and a half ago, but failed to create any measurable stir either within or without the fraternity. Insofar as Missouri Freemasonry is concerned, there was nothing new in the headlines, because it is written in our law that "A Roman Catholic may become a Freemason." Where a man worships has never been an issue with Freemasons. It is far more important "if" he worships, than "where" he worships. It was said: "The Vatican has virtually scrapped the old church

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law excommunicating Catholics who join the Order of Freemasons." Vatican sources were quoted. Some sources said this was especially true of Catholics in the United States, Great Britain and certain other countries of the world. It was also said that this reversal of attitude did not apply to Italy and France, where it was considered "anti-Catholic or atheistic." It was also stated: Freemasonry, which dates back to medieval times, describes itself as a nonpolitical, nonsectarian movement dedicated to the ideal of universal brotherhood. There are more than five million Masons in the world, most of them in Englishspeaking lands. The United States alone accounts for nearly four million members. Pope Clement XII condemned the order in 1738 as atheistic and anti-Catholic, and his action has been affirmed by seven other popes in 16 different pronouncements. The Eastern Orthodox church and some protestant bodies also have opposed Freemasonry.

Efforts to clarify the Church's attitude or views largely failed. It reversed itself by stating that the Church attitude was "unchanged." It was also stated that further statements by the Vatican might be isued, but to date we have not observed them, if indeed they were issued. GEORGIA: The Reviewer for the Grand Lodge of Georgia, W. Bro. Walter M. Callaway, makes an unusually clear and understandable report on the Catholic-Masonic question: FREEMASONRY & ROMAN CATHOLICISM

The year 1968 has been one of considerable confusion and misinformation in the dissemination of news relative to the situation long existent between Freemasonry and the Roman Catholic hierarchy. As all well informed Freemasons know, there is no religious barrier in our Fraternity which bars any worthy man from membership so long as he is a believer in the existence of a Supreme Being; there is no place in our ranks for the atheist or the agnostic, Regular Freemasonry has never attacked a church or a religion, Roman Catholic or otherwise. In 1738 the first of many Papal Bulls was proclaimed and the Papal War against Freemasonry began. Fifteen more Vatican claps of thunder and damnation against Freemasonry have been issued since 1738 and at no time has the hostile position of the Church changed or lessened. No Pope of Rome has ever changed, annulled, modified, or softened any stand of his predecessors in that Holy Office. Freemasonry still stands damned in 1968. Nothing has changed in Vatican City. In recent months a great amount of publicity has been given by the news media which has been highly misleading and non-factual. The situation has been confusing to Catholic and Protestant and Freemason and the general public. The impression has become widely prevalent that the Pope has relented and lifted the Papal Curse against our Fraternity; that now our Roman Catholic friends, neighbors, and relatives, are at liberty to become Freemasons without jeopardizing their church membership or their hopes of Heaven. Nothing could be further from the truth, as of this writing. The only concession made in this field by the Pope was that he gave a special dispensation to certain Catholic bishops in the Scandinavian countries of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, where Protestants are in a heavy majority, that these Bishops could permit a Freemason to become a member of the Roman Catholic Church without renouncing his Freemasonry! But the Bishops did not receive the power to permit a Roman Catholic to make application [or Masonic membership!

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This was a concession by the Pope which might be callcrl the "Heads I ,,,,in. Tails you lose" type of thing. A one-way street with the traffic headed in the Church direction! Until, or unless, the reigning Pope of Rome issues a Bull which effectually repeals all the actions of his many infallible predecessors back to 1738, and lifts the Papal curses against our Fraternity any efforts at rapport between Freemasons and Catholics, officially as such, are exercises in futility. While it does behoove us as fellow citizens, neighbors, associates and relatives of Roman Catholics to love, respect and work with them and to extend toward" them the spirit of amity and toleration which their Holy Father denies us as Freemasons and non-Catholics, we must bear in mind the ancient enmity from the Vatican and not allow ourselves to be beguiled by irresponsible newspaper speculation.

INDIANA: M.W. Brother Dwight L. Smith, Grand Secretary, covers the question of "ECUMENICAL ADVANCES" in an extremely broad and understandable manner: It is too early to evaluate the Vatican announcements of March 11 and March 17, 1968-the first stating that memhers of the Roman Catholic Church are now free to petition Lodges of Freemasons and receive the degrees without threat of excommunication; the second denying the first. The easy course for a Masonic Reviewer to pursue at this time would be to say nothing at all, or to repeat sugar-coated platitudes which would be the equivalent of nothing. But the turn of events in ecumenical relationships will pose some problems for Freemasons and Catholics alike. Those problems will not go away. A Reviewer is not worth his salt unless he faces those problems-not with idealism alone, but '....ith idealism tempered with realism. While all Masons of good will are gratified at the new spirit of toleration, understanding and friendship, many have looked upon the rapprochement with misgivings. That is as it should be. For anyone familiar with history is aware of the dangers inherent in the American tendency to move from one extreme to another. It is equally important that both Masons and Catholics know-and rememberthat members of the Catholic faith have never been debarred from petitioning for the degrees of Freemasonry. The ban has come from without, and not from within, the Masonic Fraternity. Eventually, Roman Catholics will be petitioning Lodges for the degrees. There will be misunderstanding and heartaches, perhaps divisions within Lodges and controversies between memhers of the Craft. \Ve may find that no old problems have been solved, hut that many new ones have been created. It is a time to stand steady-a time for calmness and malllre thinking. To make haste slowly, in this instance, is the part of wisdom. It also behooves every Mason to practice the virtues of silence and circumspection. Statements made by some of our Brethren without thinking, and quoted in the public press, have heen shocking in their inaccuracy and irresponsibility. For the present, it would seem to your Reviewer that our Masonic leadership on Lodge level and Grand Lodge level alike, and every individual Freema"on, should keep in mind certain fundamentals: 1. Every petition for the degrees of Freemasonry must stand on its own merits. Every Master Mason has the undisputed right to cast a vote for election or rejection as he in his conscience deems for the best interests of the Craft. Whether unwarranted discrimination is reflected in the vote of a Master Mason is not for the rest of us to say. We have no right to sit in judgment on the decision of any Mason at the ballot box. I would hope that every petition from a Roman Catholic might be treated as all other petitions, with neither discrimination nor undue preference hy reason of religious belief alone. That is the way it should be, .but

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many years may pass before the denunciations of more than two centuries are forgotten. Our Catholic friends must keep these facts in mind. 2. Harmony is the strength and support of all societies, more especially of ours. For this reason, and for other reasons equally sound, we must ever guard against the danger of driving the wedge of dissension into Freemasonry. Our Catholic friends must understand that also. 3. We must remember always..-and our Catholic friends should be so adv'isedthat Freemasonry does not become involved in politics, does not exert pressure on legislative bodies, public officials or the courts, does not make official pronouncements on matters of public policy, does not participate in public drives or campaigns. Policies unite men; programs divide them. 4. We must remember always..-and our Catholic friends should be so advisedthat there never has been any question as to the position of American Freemasonry on complete separation of church and state. From the day the Constitution of the United States was ratified the Fraternity has been firm and unwavering on that point. American Masons must not be expected to abandon their position or do anything to weaken that basic constitutional guarantee. 5. We must remember always-and our Catholic friends should be so advisedthat American Freemasonry has a long and distinguished record of loyalty to the American public school system. Support of the public school is entirely consistent with the basic purposes of Freemasonry, and the Craft must not be expected to abandon that position. 6. We must remember always-and our Catholic friends should be so advisedthat there is one body and only one that can speak for Freemasonry. That is the "Grand Lodge of Masons in a given Jurisdiction. Any and every move to bypass the sovereign Masonic authority, directly or indirectly, does a disservice to all Freemasonry. Our Catholic friends can not be blamed for their unfamiliarity with our official structure, but they should endeavor to become familiar with certain fundamentals as soon as possible. Our own obligation is to endeavor to make Masons familiar with the same fundamentals. In the meantime, as one who has participated unofficially in many pleasant and heart-warming conversations with our Catholic friends over the last two years, I express the sincere hope that an atmosphere of increasing trust, respect and good will may be firmly established. Let us be forthright at the outset, and strive for a spirit of mutual understanding. Above all, let us do nothing in haste that could set back the gains of recent years or shatter the dreams of such great souls as Pope John XXIII and our own Ambassador of Good Will, Father John A. O'Brien.

CENTENNIALS WYOMING: The Grand Lodge of Wyoming is presently making plans for its One Hundredth Anniversary in 1974. The Committee on Centennial Activities reported in part as follows: ENTERTAINMENT: A principal event of the Centennial celebration, as en路 visioned by this committee, will be an historical play (or tableau) to be presented at that time. Brother Paul Schubert of Greybull Lodge No. 34 and a professional author, has agreed to write the script for this play. Brother Schubert requires suitable material for this purpose which can only be supplied by the local historians. It is recommended by this committee that each newly installed worshipful master take it upon himself to make sure this information is supplied during the coming year. Especially desirable is information of unusual interest pertinent to the individual lodge and the locale. Long-time members should be a good source of excellent folklore and first-hand accounts of the early days, which could

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be utilized in producing a play such as we have in mind. As a suggestion, would it not be desirable to interview some of the old timers in your lodge, using a tape recorder, perhaps? All material thus obtained should be channeled through Brother O. O. Natwick, 1511 Coburn Avenue, Worland, Wyoming 82401. Please, let us have this material as quickly as possible. FAVORS: The matter of favors for use and distribution during the Centennial has been approved and are now in process of being hand-made by members of the Shoshone Indian tribe. As you can understand it is a slow process to manufacture the leathern medicine pouches and miniature Masonic aprons, however, they will be unique and representative of a skill fast disappearing from the American scene. Your committee feels favors of this nature are eminently worthwhile and will be cherished by the recipients, many of whom will be from eastern states.

CHARITY CONNECTICUT: The Grand Lodge of Connecticut adopted the following for the purpose of doing charitable work: I'OR THE ENDOWMENT FUND OF THE MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION

Resolution Seven-Assessments on Candidates and Affiliates: That for the purpose of increasing the Endowment Fund of The Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut there shall be collected from each candidate, and from each affiliate from another Grand Jurisdiction, the sum of twenty dollars ($20.00) in addition to the fees required by the By-Laws; and that each Lodge shall give separate receipts for such payments, which payments shall be kept in a separate fund until remittance is made to the Grand Secretary. Every such affiliate who has been at some previous time a member of a Lodge in this Jurisdiction shall have credited on said sum of twenty dollars ($20.00) such amount as he may have previously paid upon his initiation in, or affiliation with, said Lodge, for The Masonic Charity Foundation Fund, whether or not said amount was paid into the Endowment Fund.

MAINE: The Grand Lodge of Maine received the following charity report: Thirty-five grants were made to 30 lodges during the year ended March 31, 1968. The total amount granted was $22,975 as compared with $28,100 for the last year and is the smallest amount of relief granted by our Grand Lodge Charity Fund since 1962-63. Every application was reviewed and approved by the Trustees and only one ?pplication was not deemed worthy of favorable action. Of the 35 applicants, 27 were for the benefit of Brothers and the other eight for widows. The ages of the recipients ranged from 31 to 93 with two thirds coming from the 70-90 age group. Twenty-four of the beneficiaries were "first time" applicants while one 71 year old blind Brother was given assistance for the 23rd year. The amounts of relief varied from $75 to $1800 with the average at about $655. Six of the 35 did not have a living relative. Again this year the Most Worshipful Grand Master sent a Christmas card and a Charity Fund check for $10 to each relief recipient. This practice which was started in 1956 always brings a warm response from several recipients.

SOUTH CAROLINA: The newly installed Grand Master told the Grand Lodge of South Carolina: I have chosen as a theme and motto for this year CHARITY. I believe that charity is most sorely needed today, if Masonry is to continue its forward movement in our Grand Jurisdiction. We are all bound by a sacred vow to aid and

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assist our distressed worthy brethren, their widows and orphans. These generous principles, of course, are to extend further. Every human being has a claim upon our kind offices. 'Vith this in mind, I ask each Lodge in South Carolina to focus its attention this year upon its charitable activities. Where a Lodge has no charity program, I ask that it begin one at once; where a program already exists. I ask that the Lodge strengthen and revitalize it. Charity, of course, is not limited to the giving of financial aid; there arc innumerable projects in which a Lodge can dispense charity. A blood bank program, distribution of Christmas baskets. assistance in community projects such as the United f'und Drive, furnishing equipment and TV sets to the sick-these are .just a few possihle charity projects, mentioned at random. Charity is the very heart of Masonry, and I call upon each of you to make our theme realistic and meaningful. Incidentally, I am asking the District Deputies to ascertain the status of the charity program from each lodge when they make their official visi tations. Again, I thank you for my election; and I wish you Godspeed and a safe journey home at the conclusion of this communication.

CLANDESTINE MASONRY WASHINGTON: The Grand Lodge of Washington received the following in a report from its Special Committee on Clandestine Masonry: We find substantial activity on the part of several groups who claim to be Masons and use Masonic designations, titles, emblems, and insignia, all without legitimate MasoniC authority. These activities also include the use of the names, emblems and insignia of allied bodies, such as the Scottish Rite and Order of the Eastern Star. They have filed articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State, using Masonic emblems and the words "Free and Accepted Masons" in the corporate name. They have given news articles to the public press telling of their alleged Masonic activities. The clandestine organizations which have engaged in the above activities include the following: Evergreen State Lodge No. 119, and Alma Lodge No. 133 A.F. & A.M., both of Tacoma, and both claiming to work under the jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite Masons of the State of Washington, which in turn claims to derive its â&#x20AC;˘ authority from the Supreme Council of the Thirty-third De~ree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the State of Louisiana; Most Worshipful Sons of ~aiti, Grand Lodge No. I, of Pasco, Washington; Sons of Haiti, Lodge No.3: Supreme Grand Lodge, Modern I'rec and Accepted Masons of the World, Ancient and Accoptcd Scottish Rite Free Masons d/b/a Suprcme Grand Lodge of the Statc of Alabama, U ,S.A., These organizations are composed largely, if not entirely, of Negroes and make their appeal to members of that race. They have succeeded in securing as members men who desire to become Masons but who don't know which groups are legitimate and which are clandestine. As a result, the legitimate lodges working under the jurisdiction of the M.' ,W.' ,Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Washington havc directly felt the effects of this clandestine activity. It is the view of your committee that these clandestine activities and false claims are a violation of the law of the State of Washington, and a damage to the good name of Freemasonry in this Grand Jurisdiction. Representatives of the M: .W: .Prince Hall Grand Lodge have tried to dissuade one of the most active of these clandestine groups to stop using the Masonic

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name and symbols, and to abandon their claims to legitimate Masonic ancestry. Instead of complying, that group employed an attorney who, in their behalf, re路 jected the Prince Hall demand. It is the opinion of your committee that the only remedy available to prevent the unauthorized use of the Masonic name and insignia is to bring an action for an injunction against all of the clandestine groups who are injuring the cause of Freemasonry, and against their leaders individually. Such an action has been sustained under the rulings of the Supreme Court of this State. Litigation of this nature is expensive, but it should be successful. Your committee, during the. course of our investigation, was aware of the activities of certain other Masonic groups which, although they have not been recognized by the M: .W: .Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of Washington, claim legitimate Masonic authority, and conduct themselves in accordance with Masonic usage and standards. Vour committee has no evidence that such groups are clandestine, and they are not induded within the recommendation of this report. Vour committee recommends that the M: .W: .Grand Lodge of F. &: A.M. of Washington authorize the Grand Master to retain counsel and to empower him to take such action, including legal proceedings, as may be necessary and appropriate to put a stop to false claims of Masonic membership and authority, and to the unauthorized use of the name, insignia and emblems of Freemasonry and of aHied bodies in this Grand Jurisdiction. WISCONSIN: In the work of the Foreign Correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin we find the following on the subject of "Negro Clandes路 tinism": NEGRO CLANDESTINISM

The following letter from the United Grand Lodge of England, addressed to 3 Past Grand Master of Maryland, is self-explanatory: "Thank you for your letter of 16th August with regard to the Prince Hall organization, which so far as we see the position, claims descent from the Warrant issued on the 29th September, 1784 in favor of fifteen men of colour residing in Boston, Massachusetts, to form a Lodge (then No. 459) on the roll of the Grand Lodge of England. That Warrant, which was like any other Warrant issued to a private Lodge, gave no power to the Masons of that Lodge to form other Lodges. "So far as the Grand Lodge of England is concerned, the brief history of the matter is that the Lodge in Boston, which was known as African Lodge, became inactive for one reason or another (no dues or communications received from it since the late 1790's) and it was erased from the Roll of our Grand Lodge in 1813, whereupon the Warrant became ineffective. This Warrant may still be in the possession of the Prince Hall Masons in the United States but had it come back into our possession, as strictly speaking it should have done, it would have been endorsed as cancelled and retained for the records in our archives. "From the English Masonic point of view, therefore, the Prince Hall movement has been acting unconstitutionally by assuming the functions of a Grand Lodge and issuing warrants to form other Lodges. African Lodge was formed as a Lodge under the Grand Lodge of England and therefore it remained an English Lodge throughout the period of its existence; the Lodge and members were subject to the regulations of the Grand Lodge of England and they had no authority to use or act on the English Warrant by way of forming other Lodges and then forming themselves into a Grand Lodge." This letter completely refutes the claim to Masonic regularity made by presentday bodies of the so-called Prince Hall Affiliation and utterly explodes the two

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myths upon which that claim is based-first, that the original charter of African Lodge was, in fact, a Provincial Grand Warrant, giving it power and authority to establish other lodges, and, second, that the physical possession of this warrant by one of the present Prince Hall bodies is evidence that these bodies are legally descended from the Grand Lodge of England. This charter was an ordinary warrant for a private lodge and nothing more, and it had been revoked years before the first Prince Hall Grand Lodge was formed. The first Prince Hall Grand Lodge was not organized until 1827, years after the original African Lodge had become extinct. From the beginning, this body was utterly spurious and clandestine. It did not derive its origin from a regular source. It was not formed by three or more regular lodges, because no such lodges existed. African Lodge had been dormant for years and its charter had been revoked, making it impossible for it to be legally revived, and no other regular Negro lodges had ever existed. Moreover, this so-called Grand Lodge was formed on territory already occupied by a regular Grand Lodge, which exercised exclusive territorial jurisdiction over the same. Color has nothing to do with the irregularity of these bodies. They would be equally clandestine if they were composed of white men. The founders of the Prince Hall movement actually established a new, independent and distinct fraternal organization of their own. For their own reasons, but without the slightest shred of either moral right or legal Masonic authority, they saw fit to imitate and copy the organization, titles, rites and ceremonies of the Masonic Fraternity, but they are in no way related to that insitution. The Prince Hall Affiliation now has a long and honorable record of service to its own people, but it is no part of the regular Masonic Order. It is no more Masonic than are the Elks, the Eagles or the Ancient Order of Hibernians. It is not recognized as Masonic by any regular Masonic power on the face of the earth. Some of its bodies are recognized by the clandestine and unmasonic Grand Orient of France, but this is certainly nothing in their favor. So long as it is clearly understood that the Prince Hall Affiliation has no connection with our own Fraternity, we have no quarrel with that organization. But we cannot allow these clandestine bodies to mislead the profane world, which is largely ignorant of Masonic history and Masonic law, into thinking that they are a legitimate branch of regular Freemasonry. This they are not, and never have been.

COMMERCIALISM CALIFORNIA: A portion of the report of the Committee on Commercialism to the Grand Lodge of California, contained the following recommendation: The women's organizations have caused no problems during the past year, nor have the youth groups, though the DeMolay, who are quite active, had several proposals which could not be allowed as contrary to our Law. Ancient Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine. The work of the Commercialism Comrriittee, by far, deals with the activities of the various Shrine Temples and clubs. In years past due to these activities it was necessary for Grand Master Anderson to prohibit certain football games and to issue an edict against circllses. In later years one of the Grand Masters relaxed that edict, permitting a Temple to hold a circus for the members, their families and friends, with no sale of tickets to the general public. The Temple was required to ask permission of the Grand Master each year under an agreed set of rules. Since that time a number of Temples have requested permission of the then current Grand Master, which has been given under the set of rules adopted. Other

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Temples, seeing the circuses held by certain Temples, have apparently assumed that the restriction has been lifted and are putting on a circus without permission. It is our recommendation to the incoming Grand Master that he convene a meeting of all Potentates in this jurisdiction, with such of their staff as may be necessary, and the full Committee on Commercialism should also attend. At this meeting should be outlined to the Shrine just what they can and cannot do and what is expected of them in regard to football games, circuses, and other public activities. If something is not done we are afraid in time matters will be Ollt of hand.

CONCURRENT JURISDICTION With the world "becoming smaller and smaller" because of improved means of transportation, we fully believe that it will become increasingly obvious that concurrent jurisdiction may have many necessary advantages. OREGON: The Grand Master of Oregon comments on this subject: I have received many requests for dispensations to permit Lodges to receive petitions for the Degrees of Masonry from applicants who do not live within the territorial jurisdiction of the Lodge. I have consistently refused to grant such dispensations and have referred to the fact that the Masonic Code of Oregon established territorial jurisdictions for each Lodge. There is no provision for a waiver of territorial jurisdictions and there can, therefore, be no justification for a Lodge ignoring this section of the Code. I recommend that for the best interest of Masonry, steps be taken to prepare legislation to remove the restriction of territorial jurisdiction and that statewide jurisdiction prevail in the Grand Jurisdiction of Oregon.

CORNERSTONES CALIFORNIA: The Grand Master reported on an incident, which he concludes, "is typical of a widening sphere of sick behavior." "Last Friday, a sober, impressive and inspiring ceremony was held at Chico High School. It was the ritual of laying the comerstone for the new school building. Robert A. Crigler, Deputy Grand Master of California Masons, and two colleagues came all the way {rom Los Angeles to participate in the ceremony. Others' came from Sacramento, and a host of local educational and civic officials and interested students participated. "More than most ceremonies of the modern day, the cornerstone ritual was ecumenical in embracing all segments and cross sections of education, basic morality and American concepts of liberty. In harmony with the general Masonic and education theme, the American flag was raised by a Knights of Columbus honor guard and the school band played the Star-Spangled Banner. "When the ceremony was completed, when the copper 'time capsule' with its mementos o{ today and yesterday had been secured for the enlightenment of some generation in the far future, the marble cornerstone was placed to permanently mark the occasion. It was something designed to stand the rigors of time, something to serve as a reference point in an everchanging world, so to speak, something which people for a long time to come would gaze at and ponder over. . â&#x20AC;˘ . "Less than five days later, when Principal Howard Snyder arrived at the school early Wednesday morning, he was stunned by the discovery that the cornerstone and the copper time capsule were gone. . . . "The scene was as if some ghastly animal from the deep woods or some obscene being from another planet had been wildly at work. . . . On the record of history,

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it must be admitted that the sequence described above is of little significance. The world today is too over-supplied with earth-shaking events and occurrences of global importance to grant much notice to such a small thing. "Yet it might be said that someplace in . . . (this incident) . . . may lie the key, ... to mankind's tragic and modern trend. "The cornestone incident is a small one. . . (but) . . . it is indeed typical of a widening sphere of sick behavior." Several days later, the cornerstone and the time capsule with a few of the items missing were recovered. The battered copper box was left on the hood of a car at the home of the Vice Principal of the school. Bitt how, indeed, typical of the times and how sad the reflection upon such behavior.

CRITERIA FOR RECOGNITION MISSISSIPPI: The Grand Lodge of Mississippi adopted the following as criteria for recognition, and also created a Committee on Fraternal Relations consisting of five brethren: RESOLVED, further that the following criteria be adopted as a guide for this Committee in investigating requests for fraternal recognition coming from other Grand Lodge Jurisdictions: . I. Was the Grand Lodge formed lawfully by at least three just and duly Climstituted Lodges, or has it been legalized by a valid act issuing from the Grand Lodge of Mississippi or from a Grand Body in Fraternal Relations with the Grand Lodge of Mississippi? 2. Is the Grand Lodge an independent, self-governing, responsible organization, with entire,. undisputed and exclusive dogmatic and administrative authority over the symbolic Lodges within its jurisdiction, and not in any sense whatever subject to or dividing such authority with a Supreme Councilor any other Body claiming ritualistic or other supervision or control? 3. Does rhe Grand Lodge make Masons of men only? 4. Does the Grand Lodge require conformity to the following, which the Grand Lodge of Mississippi considers necessary in a Masonic Body? I-Acknowledgement of a belief in God the Creator and Ruler of all men? 2-Secrecy? 3-The Symbolism of Operative Masonry? 4-The Division of Symbolic Masonry into Three Degrees, as in Mississippi? 5-Does the Ritual use the "Legend of the Third Degree"? 6-Is the dominant purpose Charitable, Benevolent, Educational and Religious, and docs it exclude controversial politics and sectarian religion from all activities under its auspices? 7-ls the Sacred Book of the Law (The Holy Bible) chief among the "Three Great Lights" of Masonry, indispensably present in the Lodges while at work? 5. Does the Grand Lodge occupy EXCLUSIVELY its territorial jurisdiction or share the same with another Grand Lodge by mutual consent; and does it NOT PRESUME to extend its authority or to establish Lodges in a territory occupied by a lawful Grand Lodge without the expressed assent of such supreme governing Masonic Body?

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(It is interesting to note the difference in attitudes toward the Grand Lodge of Cuba.) Members of this Committee have had the benefit of several meetings with Brother Aureliano Carcoba, who was-until his departure for the United States last January-the Junior Warden of Humility Lodge in Guantanamo City, Cuba. He is also a member of the Scottish Rite in Havana. From this knowledgeable and experienced Mason, we learn that the Cuban Lodges are active and meeting regularly. Applications for the degrees flood in and more than balance the number of Masons who have sought sanctuary abroad. Applicants are rigorously investigated and attempts by the Communists to infiltrate the Craft have been repulsed. Because of the size of Cuba, it is possible for the members of a lodge to know the background, the political beliefs and affiliations, the acquaintanceships, the employment and all other pertinent facts concerning a prospective Mason, and they have carefully refined their investigative processes to assure only the admittance of the worthy and well qualified. The lodges are still permitted to occupy the premises they formerly owned, but their rental property has been transferred to ei::her the tenants or the state under the Castro Doctrine that all real property belongs to the State and the Government "permits" the former owners to use only the space they formerly occupied. Thus, the Grand Lodge still uses and occupies the same floors in its old temple building it had before the revolution, but the remainder of the building has been confiscated. The lodges are harassed by frequent visits of inspectors and government agents, who have the power to levy substantial fines for the most minor infraction of any of the numerous regulations, and by the requirement of obtaining permits for meetings and other lodge activities. \Ve learn of no instances, however, of where government inspectors, who are not members of the Craft, concerning themselves with matters of ritual or lodge procedure and management. It should be a matter of pride to all of us in a country where freedom is being stifled, men turn to the Masonic Lodge where the .light of liberty still flames. The leaders of the Craft in Cuba are revealed as selfless and dedicated Masons, protecting and safeguarding that which -is committed to their care, and at this distance from the scene of action we can only admire and applaUd their courage and zeal. Your Committee, therefore, is of the opinion that there is now no valid reason for severing the bonds of amity which links our Grand Lodge with that of Cuba.

FLORIDA: After nine years the Grand Lodge of Florida is ending its great work of Cuban Relief. It returned to the Masonic Service Association $10,000 representing nearly all remaining funds on hand at the time. This money was contributed by Masons and Grand Lodges across the country for the purpose of relief. It is felt that the major need for this work has drawn to a close. However, Florida will remain close to the problems of the Cuban brethren. INDIANA: The Grand Lodge of Indiana received a report on the believed conditions inside Cuba, which seem to agree with others received in other jurisdictions: Some additional information is now available concerning the status of Cuban Freemasonry within Cuba. A letter was received in April 1967 by Dr. Thomas S. Roy, P.G.M., Secretary-Emeritllsof the Commission for Information on Recognition, from Jose Alvarez y Maldonado, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Cuba in Cuba. This letter reported that the Grand Lodge was still using its purely Masonic

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floors of the Havana Masonic Temple, although as reported earlier the rentable floors were taken over under the new rental and housing laws of the Castro regime. Assurance was given that the Cuban Lodges were continuing to meet regularly and "without any interference in their ritual work which is the important thing. Some of them are having difficulties, these are of economical or legal administrative; we hope this situation will be overcome." The total membership is now about 30,000 which is described in this quotation from the letter: "Possibly the increase is not large-due, on the one hand to the zeal our Order is setting on the admission of candidates, and on the other hand, to the extraordinary number of dropped-outs from leaving our territory." The last session of the Cuban Grand Lodge LOok place at the regularly appointed time March 26, 1967 with 224 Lodges represented. Dr. Esteban Valdes Castillo y Moreira was elected Grand Master. He has appointed Dr. Carlos M. Pineiro y del Cueto, Past Grand Master of Cuba, now professor of law at the InterAmerican University in Puerto Rico, as his personal representative and special delegate outside of Cuba. Letters from Dr. Pineiro and Past Grand Master Jorge L. Calvos have conveyed assurance that the Grand Lodge is working independently of the Cuban government even though some Cuban Masons, including some grand officers, have been imprisoned. They fecI that to close voluntarily the operation of the Lodges within Cuba would result in the arrest and imprisonment of many Masons. The Caribbean Naval Lodge at Guantano Naval Base was constituted a Lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts in June 1967.

DATA PROCESSING Some Grand Lodges are using data processing equipment in varying amounts, depending upon size, experience in the field and existing need. Others are seriously considering the adoption of data processing equipment in limited amounts. ARKANSAS: The Grand Lodge of Arkansas received a report on data processing and its desirability in the grand lodge office. In part the chairman of this special committee said: My conclusion is that the Grand Lodge clerical work is being done very efficiently, using the present manual procedures. Brother McDaniel and his dedicated ladies are to be highly commended for the fine job they are doing. . There are, generally speaking, three basic reasons for automating a statistical job, or accounting function. At least one of these should be present to justify the expense of installing data processing equipment, or using a service bureau to provide time on their equipment. Once the equipment is justified by a "Bread and Butter Requirement," and installed, many jobs may be done with it, that otherwise would not be economically justified. I try not to make the common mistake of other people I have known in data processing, of wanting to automate a job, just for the sake of automation, or wanting to make changes to a smooth running job, just for the sake of change. The three basic reasons are: 1. A job that, although relatively simple, involves a large volume of work. The Grand Lodge Annual Roll would fit this category. 2. A job that is very complicated, and requires many tedious steps to complete, such as rating an automobile insurance policy. Another example of this would be, doing complicated mathematical computation in seconds, that would take many hours,to work out manually.

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3. A job that must be done quickly, with requirements (or fast available reports for management. An example is, daily sales reports that give management information to make decisions in time to keep up with fast changing trends in business. There arc two approaches to considering automation for our Grand Lodge. First would be renting equipment, and installing it in the Grand Lodge. The equipment to accomplish a complete conversion to data processing would cost at least $1,500.00 per month, plus supplies and salaries for at least two people. The total cost would approach $2,500.00 per month. I feel that this approach is definitely out of the question, at the present time, considering that this would cost $30,000.00 annually. The second approach, which I feel has some merit, is to have a Service Bureau to keypurich cards, and create the Annual List of Lodge Membership Rolls. The largest expense involved would be the one time cost of keypunching a card for each member. This would take over 500 man hours, and the charge would be approximately $2,500.00. Each year thereafter, it would only involve keypunching the changes, ,vhich would cost about $100.00. The conclusions of the committee was that the initial cost would be rather expensive, but that the annual cost of updating would not be prohibitive. For a grand lodge the size of Arkansas it was estimated that the cost the first year would be about $4,500 and the annual updating cost would be approximately $1,200.

DEMOLAY During the year 1969 DeMolay members and sponsors around the world celebrated the Golden Anniversary of the order. To those who have been associated with the greatest order for boys in the world today, and were privileged to know and associate with the founder, Brother Frank Shennan Land, it hardly seems possible that he is gone and the order has reached the fifty-year mark in its illustrious history. Many of us have worked with the boys themselves as Chapter Dads and advisers, and have also served in various capacities in the International Supreme Council. By this type of close association with DeMolay, no one could help but be awed and at the same time inspired by its accomplishments in the area of youth development. The Texas Freemason saluted one of its DeMolays in printing his winning oration in the International DeMolay Oratorical Contest. John S. Mooney, Master Councillor of Park Place Chapter in Houston, and state Orator of Texas, delivered the following: Fifty Years of Young Men on the 'Go. At first glance, this statement might seem suggestive of a history of the Order of DeMolay and of the accomplishments of the past fifty years, but in the final analysis the question arises: On the go to where? I will answer that question and show where DeMolay could lead you. Today we are plagued with a constant rise in crime and violence in the streets of America. Protesters march daily, most of them not sure what they are protesting against. Anarchy is becoming a way of life. But the most alarming fact about this entire state of affairs is that most promoters and perpetrators of these incidents are the nation's youth. The problem grows every day, and if something isn't done about it soon, the very basis of our democracy will eventually decay into nothingness.

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What is needed is a vast army of youth dedicated to high moral principles. Hundreds of thousands of young men today are searching for some direction or cause-but in vain. DeMolay could provide the answer to their quest. It could provide them with the direction and guidance necessary to bring their characters into full bloom and develop them into the type of citizens that America so desperately needs. It has done so in the past, and can do so in the future. In 1919 the Order was founded by the late Frank S. Land in Kansas City, MissollTi. "Dad" Land saw the need for an organization that could provide qualities of good citizcnship and the proper attitudes towards life necessary for good developmcnt. From that small beginning DcMolay has spread across the world like wildfire until it now boasts of having initiated over three million members in every country in the free world. It has produced countless legislators, movie stars, athletes and business and social leaders. Walter Cronkite, news commentator; Mark Hatfield, political leader; Fred MacMurray, movie star; and Bob Mathias, Olympic Champion, are all DeMolays, just to name a few. But this is past history. While it is good to look back at the accomplishments of DeMolay, we must not be satisfied with the past, but prepare for an even greater future. So we slip from the bright past into what could be an even brighter future. The next fifty years of young men on the go should bring about a change-a change for the good of all America, if every DeMolay does his part to bring this ahout. Today's youth are constantly reminded that they are the leaders of tomorrow. They accept that fact, but fail to realize the importance of the responsibility that they will inherit in the next few years. The general feeling is: "Let's live today, and worry about the future when it comes." While this may sound fine, one must remember that if something isn't done soon, there just might not be a future. Youth needs to realize how critical the problem is and start working to solve it now. The challenge is there. DeMolay rises to meet that challenge. In DeMolay the boy is taught to have respect for his country and to prepare for the future. DeMolay can produce the type of leadership that is necessary to guide this nation through these times of growing complexity. A type of leadership that could mold new ideas in the minds of all youth. The power of this leadership should never be underestimated. America has one of the largest untapped resources in the history of modern man. That resource is the nation's youth. If the energy from this resource could be tapped by the influence of DeMolay, America's problems would soon diminish. Every DeMolay should do his part to see that this is accomplished. Imagine, if you will for a moment, a nation where all of the young men professed a strong belief in the ideals of DeMolay. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could live in a nation where loyalty and toleration were practiced instead of just talked about; where a man's word was as good as his bond; where honesty and courtesy weren't reserved just for the squares-a nation where you could walk the streets, secure in the knowledge that othcr citizens were law-abiding, too? \Vouldn't it be wonderful if we could live in a nation like this? We can. DeMolay can provide the basis for such a major undertaking. By enlisting thousands of new youth into our ranks, we can accomplish this goal. But only through the continued efforts of each and every DeMolay will we be successful. Every DeMolay must realize that the fULUre is at stake and that he is obligated to protect it. America desperately needs this army of youth dedicated to the virtues of. DeMolay. They are the ones who will be making our laws, they are the ones who will be shaping our economy, and they are the ones who will fashion our society. They are ollr future.

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Only an idealistic dream now, but who's to say that in maybe 10, 15 or even 50 years from now it won't be reality. It could be, but we must start to lay the foundation now. We must take that first step in what promises to be the road to a golden future. The initial step is going to be hard, but after that first step comes the second step and it is a little easier. Then the third and fourth, and it is getting easier all the time. Before you realize it, you are halfway there and finally you are finished, and it wasn't so hard after all. You can stop then and look back at your accomplishments. The past was bright but the future is brighter and it is time to start again. Only it's not going to be as hard this time, because you have done it before. Then that feeling of pride swells in your heart because you've realized that you have done something that is important and worthwhile-something that will last. l~jfty years from now some young man will look back at what we have done today, and if he is impressed, he will have a foundation for carrying on the ideals of DeMolay. So we start a perpetual motion machine into operation that wiII generate for years to come, loyalty, toleration, courtesy, honesty and patriotism. This is what DeMolay can do. As "Dad" Land once said, "The specific purpose of DeMolay is the building of better sons and in turn better men and better leaders which will lead to a better world tomorrow." ''''ith fifty years of young men on the go with the idea in mind that in their hands is America's future, we will solve our problem and new doors will be opened to all mankind.-John S. Mooney, The

Texas Freemason-August, 1969.

CONNECTICUT: following:

The Grand Lodge of Connecticut approved the FOR MASONIC YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Resolution Four-That for the purpose of continuing a fund for Youth Activities within the Grand Lodge, there be required to be paid to the Grand Lodge by each Lodge in this Jurisdiction the sum of twenty-five cents (25Â˘) for each taxable memher on its roll of membership as of January I, 1969.

MICHIGAN: The Grand Lodge of Michigan receive as a part of the report of its DeMolay Foundation: We have a new Executive officer in our state. Brother Jack Myers has undertaken a most difficult task, he is devoting all of his time and energy to it and he deserves your unqualified support. Transferring the reins of authority is always difficult after one man has held them for many years. During this period of transition we bespeak your patience and )'our utmost cooperation. The best interest of the Order of DeMolay must be our chief concern as we face the future; unity is imperative. While I am speaking of being proud of these young men, it was my privilege this March to attend a session of the International Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay in Washington, D.C., at my own expense. It was a most gratifying experience. The young man whom you heard briefly yesterday morning, Bro. Rick Coy, presided over the first congress of DeMolay state, provincial and jurisdictional master councilors. He was so capable in his actions, and he impressed the International Supreme Council so milch, that they in their meeting created a new title and a new office, that of international master councilor; and Brother Rick Coy has the distinction of being the first international master councilor of the DeMolay congress. We are all tremendously proud of him.

NORTH CAROLINA: DeMolay goes forward in North Carolina: During the year seven new Chapters of DeMolay have been instituted and granted Charters and some others are in the making. Several factors enter into

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this growth. The gift of Oasis Shrine of three DeMolay Handbooks to each Blue Lodge in their jurisdiction for the use of the Master, Senior and Junior Wardens has undoubtedly contributed a great deal. The time and effort expended by some of the leaders and young men of several DeMolay Chapters has helped immeasurably. But probably the greatest single reason for it has been the wholehearted interest and tireless support given by our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Alfred A. Kafer, Jr., who has stressed the program at each of his District meetings and elsewhere. To all of these, your Committee wishes to express heartfelt gratitude and thanks.

OREGON: The Order of DeMolay in Oregon is active and the Grand Lodge received the following in a report: I have been asked to say a few words about DeMolay. DeMolay is the greatest organization for teenage boys the world has ever known. It was started by Masons and its ritual is built on Masonic principles. DeMolay is a cradle for future Masons, but many of us do not realize the potential for perpetuating our membership. Many ask why more DeMolays do not ask for a petition to become Masons. The answer is very evident because we do not set an example to make the boys want to join our fraternity. 'Ve are so busy with our everyday lives that we on the whole do not take the time to attend DeMolay meetings. 'Ve sponsor chapters and then let them fend for themselves instead of guiding them and giving them the moral support they need. We have lost many chapters in the state, because the sponsoring lodge has not furnished the Advisors to help run the chapter. This year we are going to lose perhaps six chapters due to lack of advisors. DeMolay has been the beginning for over 100 Grand Masters in the various states as well as the national heads of appendant bodies. Our Most Worshipful Grand Master Holmes is a former DeMolay, and I would like to personally thank him and his Deputies for all the support that has been given to our youth organizations this past year. His effort on behalf of DeMolay has been oustanding. Let us give these DeMolays not only our support, but our association by attending their various functions and acting as Advisors. Each chapter needs a minimum of six Masons to properly operate, and spread the work so that the burden does not fall on one or two. We could all find time to spend a couple of hours a week with the boys if we wanted to. We can always find the time to do something we want to do.

TENNESSEE: The Grand Lodge of Tennessee continues to support DeMolay with an appropriation of $2,500.00 to support this order.

ENGLAND ONTARIO: In "The Bulletin," the official voice of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario, we find an account of the Grand Master's attendance at the 250th anniversary of the United Grand Lodge of England: DUKE OF KENT HEADS UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND

The United Grand Lodge of England celebrated" its 250th Anniversary on June 27 with Grand Masters and other representatives from most of the Grand Lodges of the World in attendance. They witnessed the installation of the Duke of Kent as Grand Master. He is a cousin of Queen Elizabeth and the son of the Duke of Kent, who lost his life in 1942 and who, at the time of his death, was Grand Master. He succeeds the eleventh Earl of Scarbrough who has held the position for the past sixteen years. It may be of interest to know that the Duke becomes the fortieth Grand Master

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(besides the eight of the Athol! or Ancients G.L. 1751-1813) since the organization in 1717. Of these all but the first three have been of the Royal Family or the nobility. The installation \\'~s conducted in London's beautiful Albert Hall by the Earl of Scarbrough and was witnessed by more than 6500 Masons. There are now over half a million Masons in over 7200 lodges under the English constitution. Our Grand Master, M.W. Bro. J. N. Allan, was present and was invited to convey congratulations to the new Grand Master on behalf of Freemasons of the Commonwealth and throughout the world, with the exception of those of the British Isles. It was an honour for him and for our Grand Lodge. He endeavoured to express the thoughts and emotions that would have been in our minds on this historic occasion in the annals of Freemasonry. The interior of Albert Hall is circular and towers high over the dais. The body of the hall and it" six galleries were packed with Masons. It was a most impressive experience to sit in the midst of this vast company. Indeed it made one feel that he was in the midst of the life centre of Freemasonry. The ceremony of the installation of the Duke as Grand Master was most impressive. The tone of the responses of His Royal Highness in that part of the ceremony, where such were required, indicated clearly the realization by the incoming Grand Master of the responsibilities he was assuming and of his sincere desire to serve the Craft. On this special occasion, the United Grand Lodge of England is making a substantial gift to support surgical research by the Royal College of Surgeons.

FINANCIAL CALIFORNIA: The Grand Lodge of California received a very comprehensive and complete report from a special committee on finance appointed to make a study of lodge and grand lodge financial affairs. The committee reported that the income of constituent lodges were derived from: Fees, dues, bequests, contributions, income from investments, rental and other miscellaneous gains.

The committee then listed: "Expenditure permitted" and listed: Upkeep of Masonic Library; suitable place for burial and maintenance; Lambskin aprons; Trowel to candidate in third degree; organ, funds for program rcquired by Grand Lodge or Grand Master; testimonial for retiring master; floral pieces for ill or deceased; 30% of revenue for refreshments and promotional of fraternal intercourse: small gifts of equipment to new lodges; contributions to California Memorial Temple Fund; contributions to Board of Relief; some use of funds to subsidize youth organizations using or occupying lodge property; cornerstone for public school used in Grand Lodge ceremony; flag and staff for public school in Grand Lodge Ceremony; and for the purchase of shares in a temple association, approved by the committee on lodge financing. The committee next listed "Expenditure Prohibited." and listed: Division of funds with another lodge, even ro assist in rebuilding hall destroyed by fire; liquor; gift to community hospital; contributions to outside charities, such as Salvation Army; payment of hall rent for Eastern Star; cost of parade float or vehicle; donating to endowment fund; maintenance for recreation facilities' for Masonic servicemen and DeMolays: banquet for Eastern Star Chapter; entertain-

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ment for coaches, officers and their wives; and use of funds for sponsoring chapters of DeMolay. CONNECTICUT: The Grand Lodge of Connecticut received these facts about the financial condition of its lodges: Of the 136 lodges, 41 % collected less dues in 1967 than in 1966; 54% of the lodges reported a decrease in membership (which surely would cause a dip in income). Candidate fees were also down over the previous year. The committee reported that no economic condition could be found to account for the decreased collection of dues and fees. The committee concluded that 50% of the lodges are using a portion of candidate fees for the operation of the lodges, instead of being able to live from dues. IOWA: The Grand Lodge of Iowa adopted the following amendment regarding the use of Lodge funds: No money or securities of any lodge shall be used for other than Masonic purposes. The sponsoring of Chapters of the Order of DeMolay including the financing thereof or the financial assistance to a Chapter of DeMolay, or financial support to the Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Job's Daughters, or to any community activity, organization, or fund drive of a charitable, educational, or patriotic nature whose aims and purposes are compatible with the tenets and teachings of Freemasonry, or the awarding of scholarships for extended education to public school students shall not be deemed to be in contravention of this section; provided, that no such sponsorship shall be given or financial support granted except by a twothirds vote of the members present at a stated communication of the lodge. This section shall in no way be construed as permitting the use of lodge funds for the support of political parties or candidates for political office. LOUISIANA: The Grand Lodge of Louisiana adopted the following to clarify certain aspects of a Lodge's responsibility in handling its money: The money of the Lodge shall not be loaned to members of the Lodge for any purpose whatsoever. 'Vhen there is a surplus in the treasury the Master, with the approval of the Lodge, may invest such surplus in Municipal, State or U.S. Government bonds or securities guaranteed by the faith of a Masonic institution or placed where they are insured by an instrumentality of the United States Government for the account of the Lodge, or such other types of investment which they as prudent men may wish to make. MONTANA: The Grand Lodge of Montana adopted this portion of the report of the Finance Committee which related to the remission of dues of fifty-year members: Your committee on finance would like to present the following information to this Grand Lodge regarding the remission of per capita dues of fifty-year Masons. We recommend that the incoming Grand Master appoint a special committee to study thIS matter and report back at the next annual session. The information is as follows: Approximately 325 Masons will receive the distinguished fifty-year award during the next fiscal year. At present there are about 921 brethren who no longer pay Grand Lodge per capita, and every year the total climbs. There will soon be over one thousand. By brothers, we are talking ahout a per capita of $4,500.00 per year. We feel that the vast majority of fifty-year brethren are not only able but are also most willing to pay per capita dues. In fact, probably a greater majority of these men arc in better financial position than younger Masons with the cares of a grow-

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ing family. The finance committee feels that when a condition exists which affects this much income, we should call it to your attention and consideration. We certainly recommend the continuance of the awarding of the fifty-year pin and certificate to veteran Masons who qualify, but suggest that individual lodges are better qualified to pass on the ability of a brother to pay his dues. If dues are to be remitted, we feel that the individual lodge should handle it and pay the per capita of 50-year members whose dues are not remitted to Grand Lodge.

MONTANA: The Finance Committee of the Grand Lodge of Montana took a hard look at the liability insurance program, and came up with some provoking thoughts: Your finance committee, in reviewing our financial affairs, has come upon an item which we feel needs some investigating. Our present liability insurance on Grand Lodge and Lodge activities calls for a yearly premium payment of $4,081.00, or $12,243.00 every three years. Of this, $5,111.00 is for liability coverage and $7,133.00 is medical payments. We want you to know what this sum involves. We have had this policy for seven years and have already paid around $30,000.00 in premiums. Compounded at 5% this would amount now to nearly $40,000.00. At the end of a fifty year period it will have grown to $907,000.00. In our search for funds to operate this Grand Lodge we suggest that the incoming Grand Master appoint a committee, an insurance man, an attorney, an account路 ant, and three others, to determine whether or not it is advisable to continue this program, to drop it, or change the Code and have this additional money to operate on as our membership declines, and to report to the 1969 Grand Lodge communication. We understand that many Lodges feel that this is double coverage for them, as they still need their own liability coverage on their buildings. Coverage on this policy is $1,000,000.00 total liability, $1,000.00 medical per person or $10,000.00 per accident. We suggest that this be given a thorough study. Within the next two years it will be necessary to find additional funds with which to operate this Grand Lodge. It is also requested that this committee study and make recommendations concerning the amount of fidelity bond or insurance to be carried on the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and other Grand Lodge employees.

FIRE NEW MEXICO: The Grand Lodge of New Mexico reports on a fire: 路We wish to commend the Grand Secretary for the astute manner in which he coordinated, in behalf of this Grand Lodge, the settlement of our loss due to the unfortunate fire at the downtown Temple. This represented a most difficult and tiring task which involved many conferences and much correspondence with representatives of the insurance company and others. He accepted this responsibility cheerfully and discharged it with typical thoroughness and diligence. We are satisfied that it was his own business-like efficiency and friendly approach and cooperative attitude which played a major role in achieving what we look upon as a highly satisfactory settlement.

FRATERNAL RELATIONS NEW JERSEY: The Grand Lodge of New jersey's Committee on Fraternal Relations comments on its renewed relations with the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma:

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Enjuying the recognition of all but two of the Grand Jurisdictions of the United States Grand Lodges during the past several years, we are pleased and happy to report that the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma, by edict of its Grand Master, J. Clay Thrash, dated February 16, 1968, has declared null and void the edict dated April 1.5, 1966, issued by the then Grand Master of Oklahoma, severing their relationship with us.

FUNERAL SERVICE CALIFORNIA: The Grand Master of California commented on the lack of effectiveness reported in the rendition of the funeral service in certain instances:

Funaal Ser'vice-We continue to receive cnticism of the manner in which our Funeral Service is being performed in some areas of our jurisdiction. The Funeral Service is the means by which the uninitiated and the general public are exposed to and form an impression of Freemasonry in general, and we must determine that such impressions and attitudes are in keeping with the statute and purposes of our fraternity. While it is true that certain sections of the Code imply that any Ma'Ster Mason may perform the ceremony, it is equally true that the Funeral Service is Ritual, and therefore under the direction and control of the Grand Lecturer and Ritual Committee, and consequently in turn falls under the direction of the Inspector to see that all Ritual is properly performed. MICHIGAN: The Grand Lodge of :Michigan adopted an amendment to its law which permits funeral and memorial services for Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts. The amendment was adopted following the statement of the Jurisprudence Committee that: In considering the proposed amendment, yOl1r committee calls attention to the fact that funeral services are not conducted by the brethren or lodges under the jurisdiction of the United Grand Lodge of England, the Grand Lodge of Scotland. or the Grand Lodge of Ireland. The question is whether the present custom should be extended further to include deceased Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts.

GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL MONTANA: The Grand Master of l\fontana reported that his Grand Lodge was only a few dollars away from being 10070 subscribed to $1.00 per member and $10.00 per lodge to assist with the endowment of the George "Vashington Masonic National Memorial: This monument which stands on Shooter's Hill in our National Capital, is the finest tribute to Bro. George Washington, in fact, to all of Masonry in the U.S.A. Montana Masons have assumed their fair share in the cost and maintenance of this beautiful bllihing. A number of ye;\rs ago, we adopted a plan whereby every JIIember would be assessed a once in a lifetime dollar for maintenance, to build a fund large enough so that perpetual caI~e and operation would be assured. Each Lodge was also to give a $10.00 donation. i 'Ve now have arrived at a point in the completion of our obligation where we are only $93.00 away from 100%. When' the remaining two lodges turn in their final payment, each Lodge will be issu~d a certificate of 100% participation. In lieu of the recent efforts made by these remaining Lodges to meet their obligation, I am not going to recommend a specific date as a deadline, but simply thank them for their efforts, and urge them to clean this up as soon as possihle.

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GRAND MASTER OREGON: In his address the Grand Master of Oregon discusses the office of Grand Master, and says in part: Tradition, rather than the results of carefully developed analysis, dictated my decision to meet with each District in the Grand Jurisdiction of Oregon this year. It has been a tradition of long standing that the Grand Master visit each District in his capacity as Grand Master. In my comparatively short lifetime of twenty years in Masonry, I have observed a continuing and nearly constant decline in attendance at District Meetings. Each Grand Master who preceded me has been concerned with this seeming lack of interest by the Craft in his official visit to the respective pistrict<;. Each Grand Master has coped with this problem in his own way, but not one of us has developed a practical answer. An inheritance of Norwegian stubbornness, coupled with a conservative optimism of well laid plans, prevailed over my more practical and analytical nature, and I determined that the Grand Master would again visit each District this year. This, was a mistake. Whatever the situation may have been twenty years ago is certainly not the case today nor will it be in the foreseeable future. The Craft apparently has arrived at that place where we consider ourselves so self-sufficient that we have little to lose or gain from a Grand Master's visit to our respective Districts. If so, this is an appropriate time to re-examine the primary obligation of the Grand Master to the Craft. Do we want our Grand Master to be a ceremonial figure, symbolizing the pomp, ceremony and ritual of the Lodge traveling over the state expending his time and efforts in meeting with a comparatively few members of the various Lodges? Or, do we want him to be an executive and administrator implementing the policies, procedure and operation of the Jurisdiction. Each Past Grand Master has experienced the impossible task of arranging a calendar for various ceremonies and for the executive duties of his office. The membership of our Grand Jurisdiction has increased more than 40% in the past twenty-five years and the Grand Master's job of wearing both the hat of the ceremonial Master and the hat of an executive has become impractical, particularly if he has the obligation of the duties of his profession. No business or church or organization will exist unless those in charge of administration have the vision and ability of progressive thinking. I believe that we should give some progressive thinking to the office of Grand Master.

We quite agree with the Grand Master that the office seems to mean different things to different people. Perhaps we should indeed stop to analyze its potential, and determine how the holder should represent the fraternity. We fully realize this approach is radically different from estabished custom and law. VIRGINIA: Across the nation from Oregon we find the Grand Master of Virginia doing a bit of soul-searching and musing as to what his actual duties should be. We found it of sufficient interest to want to share it with our readers: VISITATIONS IN VIRGINIA

With each passing year the demand for the Grand Master's presence at a great number of Lodge meetings is increasing. The act of mingling with our brethren is one which affords each of us who occupy Masonry's highest office great pleasure but the schedule of travel involved is time-consuming and precludes many other activities which might be for the uplift of :\1asonry and the betterment of man-

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kind generally. We have fifty-five Masonic Districts and the Grand Master usually tries to hold a District meeting in most of these. Occasionally it is possible to combine two or more Districts where the travel involved for the brethren does not preclude their attendance. It is proper that the Grand Master make such visit'i. There are also a number of individual Lodges which, for one reason or another, expect the Grand Master to visit them because it was done in yesteryear. These, too, are pleasant experiences in which the Grand Master is delighted to share. In addition the Masonic schools each expect the Grand Master to appear and his presence is also requested at the ten Area Conferences on Masonic Education. We are constrained to ask ourselves if the sole function of the Grand Master will eventually become that of a Grand Lodge visitor. Traditionally the office of Grand Master is treated with great respect by our brethren but we have noticed that the attendance at some of our District Meetings has declined to. such an extent that we are wondering if the presence of the Grand Master has become a commonplace occurrence commanding fewer brethren each passing year. Perhaps we should review our concepts of the functions of the Grand Master and decide what we expect of him; whether we want an administrator, a leader who will devote time and thought to the direction of our great fraternity and bring a fresh inspiration to those who work in the quarries; or shall he be just a visitor?

GRAND MASTER'S GOLD LAPEL PIN CALIFORNIA: A lodge in California presented an unusual lapel pin to the Grand Master to be worn by him and transmitted to his successor in office: "Gold fever has struck the hearts of men for centuries and ages long since past. Today gold mining is almost an extinct skill here in America, but each year the brethren of Summit Lodge No. 112, F. & A.M. are afflicted with this ancient and highly contagious disease as they gather their picks, shovels, pans and sluices when they journey into the still gold-rich hills of colorful Northern California. In an area near the historic town of Knights Ferry, in the eastern foothill country of Stanislaus County, they assemble to perform their venerable rite. The call of "gold" still creates a surge of excitement in the hearts of these men. Thus it was in the spring of 1968, when Grand Master Eugene S. Hopp suggested that Summit Lodge mine the necessary gold and create' from it a new Grand Master's lapel pin to be passed from Grand Master to Grand, Master. The response from the members of the Lodge was one of affirmative enthusi,astic unanimity. Needless to say, it didn't take long for brethren to mine the required amount of the precious metal to make the pin, because they have been doing this sort of thing for many, many years. It has been a tradition among the members to mine the gold for their Past Master's jewels for presentation each year at the Installation of Officers Ceremony to their outgoing Master. It is with great honor and pride that the new Grand Master's pin, made from pure California Mother Lode Gold, is presented to our Most Worshipful Grand Master at the 1968 proceedings of the Grand Lodge of California. The pin itself was made by Summit Lodge Past Master William L. Waggle. It was cast in sand from clay of the same variety found in the clay grounds of Jordan. No modern tools were used and it was hand carved. The raw nugget, representing the rough ashlar, was contributed by the' former Inspector of the 402nd Masonic District, Claiborn E. Schonhoff. An alloy of gold and brass creates the yellow background. The rose color is the result of the combining of copper, brass and gold. A combination of gold and silver provides the mountings for the three diamonds. A close examination of the pin will disclose a number of Masonic symbols. The

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"HALF-NAKED TRUTH ABOUT GEORGE WASHINGTON" The following article appeared recently in several national news media publications: The Smithsonian Institution in Washington is now featuring a topless George Washington. In fact, it has been for some years. First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen, George Washington dressed as a half-naked statue is also the first objective of a good many of the millions of yearly visitors to the Smithsonian's Museum of History and Technology on the Washington Mall. The statue is magnificent in its way but few have agreed through the years on just what its way is. Perhaps the best general adjectives for this famous statue by the sculptor Horatio Greenough are "controversial" and "colorful." Commissioned by Congress in 1832, the Greenough statue has been cheered and maligned by the public, damaged by the elements, shuffled around to four locations in the capital city, three times has suffered the loss of its pedestal, and emerges at 126 years of age the unbowed recipient of critical scorn so deep and time-honored that it verges on admiration. Despite-or because of-its difficult life, the heroic Greenough figure is an important American work, historically and artistically. Congress invited Greenough to produce the statue for a tomb of George Washington in the Capitol rotunda. Because Washington's heirs would not allow his remains to be moved from Mount Vernon, however, the crypt was never built, portending the other mischances the sculpture would later encounter. Greenough was instructed "to execute, in marble, a full length pedestrian statue of Washington, to be placed in the centre of the rotunda of the Capitol; the head to be a copy of Houdon's Washington, and the accessories to be left to the judgment of the artist." Secretary of State Edward Livingston added to the instructions the admonition that "Never did a leader better deserve the epithet of Good; never was it more important to imbody the expression of his virtues, and, by the touch of genius, to restore life and animation to features which, in a very short time, no one living will have beheld," Their high hopes were dashed nine years later when the Navy delivered from Florence, Italy, an llY2-foot, 20-ton George Washington, half nude and seated on a chair embellished with a similarly attired Christopher Columbus, an American Indian, and figures from Greek mythology. The head, as ordered, was modeled after Houdon. The bare body was possibly that of an Italian; Greenough's expense account lists $166.95 for "Salaries of the life models who stood for the naked." PITY RATHER THAN ADMIRATION

The general public was outraged at the sight of Washington's muscular chest. One congressman called it "the most horrid phantasmagoria I have ever seen." Greenough wasn't happy either, when he got back to the U.S. and saw his work in place. Light struck it at the wrong angle, he said, and distorted its features. Nor was it standing at the right height. He had recommended an elevation at which, "at the distance of 30 feet from the pedestal in front, the fold of skin above the navel may be visible, and not hidden by the knees." Thus, in 1843, the statue made its first move, to the Capitol grounds, and acquired a new granite pedestal. Now instead of problems of public opinion and lighting, there was deterioration from the weather to be faced. A congressman

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noted, "It is not designed for an outdoor work, and in its present location the semi-nude figure of \Vashington excites pity rather than admiration." By 1908 Congress wanted to get the statue in out of the rain, and offered it to the Smithsonian's new National Museum,~ "not as an object of art, as an object of historic value." I Debating the proposal, a representative' remarked, (II will say that an old artist who is skilled in interpreting the meaning of works of m路t was asked what Washington was doing, what he meant by ex?ending his hand, and the m路tist replied that he was reaching f01' his clothes, which were down in the Smithsonian Institution. So it would seem prOpel" that the statre itself should go there." I

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SO disintegrated that the marble was "little better than chalk," Greenough's work, sans pedestal, was moved down the Mall to the old Smithsonian building. There it sat while movers and officials debated ho\\' to get it inside and worried about the onset of winter and "mischievous boys in this section, to whom the statue is an ohject of great interest." I George 'Washington finally entered the I Smithsonian through a hole in the wall and rested in peace on a new base for 55 years. Then he was moved-without incident and without pedestal-to the new MlIsel,lm of History and Technology, where he exemplifies the classical revival' in the United States after the American Revolution.

HIGH TWELVE CLUBS SPONSOR DEMOLAY LOAN FUND CALIFORNIA: In California the High T''1'elve Clubs established a DeMolay Loan Fund, which has contributed greatly to the financial assistance of many DeMolay Boys in that juris1iction. The following quote from a letter on this subject describe~ the plan: Several years ago the California Association of High Twelve Clubs decided to sponsor the Ensign Mayo DeMolay Loan Fund and to date there is plenty of money in the revolving fund to help any DelVlolay who needs extra money to finish his college education. The money lmay he borrowed with no interest and must be paid back over a period of seven years after graduation. Any DeMolay with a 2.5 or B average is eligible an~ he must maintain the average each semester to continue being eligible.

IMAGE OF ,MASONRY Many fear that the image of Freema'sonry may be in danger of falling. In some areas writers and scholars may i be devoting their energies in other directions, but we are far from convinced that the real image of Masonry has lost any of its true meaning. . We were interested in a certain daily column in a metropolitan paper where a wife asked for an opinion ~f her husband's membership in an "organization which forbids his wife kI~owing what the meetings are about." She went on to say that her husband 'was a Mason. The answer was quite suitable, we thought. In part it was: I I

The Masonic Order is dedicated to supporting and promoting the best interests of the community. There are many similar organizations. The Knights of Columbus and B'nai B'rith are two that come to mind. These organizations have performed invaluable services and made outstanding

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contributions to society. The Shrine hospitals for crippled children are among the finest institutions in the worleL I wonder why your hushand hasn't suggested that you join the women's auxiliary of the Masons. You'd become .involved in some exciting activities and it would put an end to your unwarranted suspicions in regard to his "club work."

ISRAEL SOUTH DAKOTA: From the pen of Brother Warren N. Stoner, Fraternal Correspondent, ,ve read the following in the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota: The Freemasons in Israel, Jews, Moslems, Druzes, and Christians who have assembled this day, June 4, 1967, in an Emergency Meeting to discuss the role of the Order in this fateful hour for the State of Israel, send forth this message to all Freemasons in the world: 1. The State of Israel, surrounded hy enemies who openly declare their eagerness to destroy her, is in a critical situation. It is, therefore, the duty of every Freemason in Israel, as a citizen, regardless of race or religion, to do his utmost to ensure the continued existence and future of his country. 2. The Freemasons of the State of Israel call upon all the Freemasons in the world to raise their voices and demand that all free nations intervene without delay in support of Israel, practically as well as theoretically. 3. Nazzer, who stands at the head of threatening and aggressive forces, is following in the steps of his predecessors, Hitler and various other dictators. His avowed aim, aided hy those who pull the strings, is genocide. And as all dictators have always done, one of his first steps was to declare Freemasonry illegal in Egypt. 4. The United Nations Organization whose duty it is to preserve peace and quiet in the world, is paralyzed and incapable of fulfilling its obligations. 5. The obligation and responsibility to preserve peace in the world, fall therefore, on the western countries, primarily on the United States, Great Britain, and France and their citizens. They must learn the lessons the past has taught them and realize how heavy is the penalty of appeasing an aggressor. 6. Freemasons throughout the world, each in his own country and in whatever function he may serve, are warned to be on the alert and demand most firmly that their countries honor their undertakings to preserve universal peace, brotherhood and justice. Any evasion or delay is liable to bring disaster down upon the free world. You are expected to act NO\V before it is too late. H may be that our Israeli brothers under great stress and declared imminent attack may have made certain points too strongly. Yet this communication is interesting and it might be well to consider how each of us would have felt under similar conditions and, what may be more to the point, think on this matter since it could happen again perhaps not only in Israel, but in other locations.

JURISPRUDENCE OKLAHOMA: The Grand Master of Oklahoma had one of the most unusual cases to straighten out we have heard about in a long time: On November H, 1966 the Secretary of Mutual Lodge No. 317 mailed a letter to the membership stating that on November 24, 1966 a vote would be taken on the surrender of their charter, effective December 27, 1966. The letter also stated that the Lodge had issued one check to the Sharon High School for $500.00 for library purposes and another to the Town of Sharon for $450.00 to build sidewalks. No mention was made of the issuance of a deed to the Town of Sharon for the Lodge

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properties under date of October 21, 1966. This information was secured by checking the County records at a later date. : Despite correspondence and personal appeal by individuals the charter was not delivered as it was reported the Lodge had; voted to do. On January 13, 1967 the then Grand I Master, .1. Blan Loflin, Grand Secretary J. Fred Latham, and myself, as Deputy Grand Master, went to Sharon and interviewed the Worshipful Master, Dale Mead, and the Secretary, Roy Drake, in an effort to staighten out the tangled affairs. The Secretary emphatically refused to deliver the charter or anything else to the 'Grand Master. I

It goes without saying, that the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma took the only course open and caused charges to be :brought and appropriate action taken against the offenders. !

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FLORIDA: The Grand Master of Florida made the following request, to which we can only say, Amen!: l

It has come to my attention that some automobiles bearing Masonic insignia of some of our Lodges and other Allied M~sonic Organizations are being purchased by undesirable non-Masons. I In order to prevent such embarrassment to our great order in the future it is my request that all Brethren of this Jurisdiction when selling, trading, or disposing of their automobiles in any manner what<;oever, to completely remove all Masonic insignia of any type from the automobile before relinquishing ownership. I

KIT CARSON i

It has been more than 101 years si,nce the death of Christopher Carson, known the world over as "Kit." Kit Carson was born in 1809, and has become a legend of the "Old West." Christopher Carson is said to have been a founding member of the Masonic Lodge in Taos, New Mexico, the town in which he was buried, and in which~ he died May 28, 1868. The following appeared in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, May 30, 1968, and was credited to Jules Loh, A.P. Newsfeatures Writer: I

The annual changing of the flag in the plaza of this antique village will have a ~ special significance this Memorial Day. It is 100 years since the death of the! man who nailed the banner to its first cottonwood staff, nailed it there, and qtiietly suggested that no one dare lay his treasonous hands on it again. No one dared. The audacious patriot was Kit Carson. I With the death May 28, 1868, of thel explorer, trapper, Indian fighter, scout, soldier, rancher-few American folk heroes knew so varied a career-there died a breed of man that was an American original, the Mountain Man. I

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To the Mountain Man, rugged individualism was no mere shibboleth, personal independence no myth. None typified thelbreed or added more to its romance than Kit Carson. Memorial Day, a dozen or so of Kit Carson's descendants will gather in the Taos plaza. One of them, probably Kit Carson, III, a retired trader from Alamosa, Colo., will lower the tattered old flag that has flown day and night since last Memorial

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nay and replace it with a new one. A small centennial cel<1bration, more a family reunion, will follow. The Taos flag is one of the few in the country permitted by Congress to remain aloft continuously, a privilege granted in recognition of Kit Carson's daring defiance. The incident happened in the early summer of 1860 when news of the outbreak of Civil War reached New Mexico. Kit Carson was 50. His frontier exploits already had made him a national legend. He was embarrassed by all the fuss over him, wanted only to put both adventure and limelight aside and retire quietly to his ranch. SIDED WITH SOUTH

Sentiment in New Mexico 'was largely on the side of the Confederacy. The territory had been a part of Mexico up until a scant 12 years before and many citizens still viewed the conquering bluecoats with less than total admiration. Their view of Kit Carson, however, was one of undiluted respect. They respected him as a friend, and also respected his deserved reputation with the rifle he held cocked and primed as he stood at the base of the flagpole. Southern sympathizers had ripped the flag from its staff the previous day. When Kit Carson said leave it alone, it was left alone. The people of Taos had known the slight, 5-feet-6 frontiersman with the steel gray eyes and rusty hair ever since he arrived in the old adobe town in 1826. He was 17 then, hell bent for excitement. Taos, an ancient Spanish settlement which was a thriving community even before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, was at that time the southwestern headquarters for the booming fur trade. Young Christopher Carson-known from infancy as Kit -had heard about the swashbuckling beaver trappers who gathered in Taos and ached to join them. JOINED AS COOK

He signed on as a cook lvith a trapping party headed hy Ewing Young, a frontiersman of the first rank, and headed for the wilderness. When the party returned word got around that the leathery, freckled greenhorn had shot three Indians during an attack. His hand was steady, his aim true. He had proved himself. For the next 16 years Kit Carson trapped the mountain streams of the American West all the way to the Pacific and from border to border. As his experience grew so did his reputation among fellow trappers. His courage, his skill in the woods, his boldness in battIc, soon earned the respect of even the veterans, men like Jebediah Smith, Jim Bridger, Tom Fitzpatrick, Joe Meek, men who marked the trails that became the roads that later bore endless caravans of wagons westward. These were the Mountain Men. The Eastern intellectuals called them "natural men" and so they were. TOOK INDIAN WAYS

They lived among Indians and took Indian ways and Indian wives and spoke a strange patois punctuated by wild sounds like "waggl" and "sirree!" In one important respect Kit Carson departed from the Mountain Man stereotype. Unlike his boisterous, yarnspinning companeros, Carson was quiet, self路effacing, , laconic. His deeds spoke for themselves. The less he said about himself the more others said about him. Still it is unlikely his name would have become so widely known, his exploits so romanticized, had it not been for a chance meeting aboard a Missouri River steamboat in 1842. Carson had been in S1. Louis to visit his daughter who was staying with relatives.

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The girl was the only child of his first wife, a Cheyenne, who died in childbirth. There is no trace of his daughter's descendants. HIRED BY FREMONT

On the steamer, heading back, Carson met John C. Fremont, the Army surveyor. Fremont needed a guide, someone who knew the Western wilderness he planned to survey. He tried Kit Carson. Fremont's official report of his two expeditions became a best seller. The government printed more than 250,000 copies. In the report, Fremont extolled Kit Carson, recounting feats of daring and courage. Congress commended Carson puhlicly. Writers embellished his deeds, which didn't need embellishment. Kit Carson became a superhero overnight-and grist for the pulp magazines. The limelight annoyed Carson but did not change him. He remained genuinely unconvinced that he was extraordinary. After the Civil "Var Kit Carson served as commander of Fort Garland, Colo., and later as an Indian agent. . During an inspection trip of the fort a rattlesnake spooked his horse. Carson was hurled over an embankment, injuring his neck. The injury plagued him for months. At length, the man who had tempted danger and death in the wilderness so many times died in his sleep. He was 58.

LADIES' MASONRY ALABAMA: The Grand Secretary of Alabama, M.W. Bro. Gordon L. Evatt, reports on the gift of a volume entitled "LADIES' MASONRY": Rev. Bro. Davis Cooper, Jr., long a Baptist leader in Alabama, presented the Museum with a volume of LADIES' MASONRY authored by William Leigh, Past Grand Master of Alabama. This is a valuable addition to our effects and we thank Bro. Cooper for this thoughtfulness. This organization, reputedly flourishing in Alabama a hundred years ago, is the subject of much inquiry. Genealogists are finding this ritual and certificates of membership in the possessions of forebearers and rush to check with us for information. Somebody ought to become an authority and print an article so we could mail it in response to our numerous inquiries.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP NORTH CAROLINA: The Grand Lodge of North Carolina received the following proposed amendment to the Life Membership section of its code:

Reg. 87-01. No lodge shall hereafter create a life member merely for continuous membership in Masonry for any number of years or for the payment of a sum of money. A lodge may make a member a 'life member only for outstanding and meritorious service to Masonry, but the l~dge shall not be exempt from the payment of dues and assessments to the Grand Lodge on life members. (85-19) I j

LIQUjOR UTAH: The Grand Lodge of Utah 4eleted a question relative to the sale of liquor from its petition for the degree's: I

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is the sale o( malt or spirituous liquors as a heverage?" heg leave to report as follows: That the form of the Petition (or Dep;rees is a proper subject for consideration and action hy Grand Lodge. That inasmuch as a proprietor of or vendor in an estahlishment the principal place of husiness of whicb is the sale of malt or spirituous liquors as a heverage is eligihle to become a member of a Masonic Lodge in Utah, i( otherwise qualified, we see no reason to have t he question in the form for Petition foJ' Degrees in i\-Iasonr}'. \Ve therefore recommend that the question he deleted from the fortll.

LIST OF MEMBERS ALABAMA: The Grand Master ruled that a Lodgc could provide a list of its members to a Scottish Rite body: I advised the Worshipful Master of Solar Lodge 914 that it would not be improper for the Secretary of that Lodge to furnish a list of memhers to the Scottish Rite, or other appendant body, while at the same time it is not practicable to do so. Of course, under our regulations, a memhership list is never to he furnished for a commercial or business venture, and I personally feel that a Secretary should not be called on for a list of members because of the bardship imposed on compiling the original list and the sure to he expected effort of keeping it current and up-dated. With the dozens of Masonic affiliated bodies in Alabama, one could well imagine this process being run into the ground. I advised in this connection that it would be proper, time permitting, for a lodge secretary to verify memhership and good status of a limited llumher of requests, if it pleases him to do so, hut not under compulsion.

LODGE SIZE UTAH: The Grand Master of Utah, aftcr making a trip to England, makes some interesting commcnts on the sizc of lodges. He is also impressed with the fact that we should give our members something to do if we waTlt them to be active. To sum up the experience of attending these celebrations, I am moved to put into words some of my impressions of Masonry in the British Isles, as gained by conversation with a number of members of the Craft. For here is the very cradle of Freemasonry, and I think some lessons are here to he gained. Perhaps the most profound lesson is the size of the averap;e Lodge. In Dublin a city of about fonr hundred forty thousand people, or ahout the size of Salt Lake City and its metropolitan environs, and in a country ninety-five percent, Roman Catholic, there are over eighty Lodges. Scotland and England tell the same story. London, huge as it is, with over twelve million persons, contains about two thousand Lodges. When a Lodge reaches sixty-five or seventy members, a group of eight or ten or a dozen Masons make the effort to form a new Lodge. This is not something that has been necessarily incorporated into their Masonic La\\'it is a tradition-because these brethren long ago realized that large Lodges are not conducive to the aims and teachings of Freemasonry. This is a prohlem which in America we have refused to face. Look about our own jurisdiction. It is the small new Lodge that is active and growing. It is these smaller Lodges where there is real interest in Masonry. American Masons must, sooner or later, come to the realization that men will not attend a Lodge, week after week, and month after month, with no job to perform, no partiCUlar recognition for their attendance, no

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possibility of becoming closely associate~ with more than a mere handful of the total membership. Sooner or later, our new Master Masons, if not given a specific job or responsibility, become the typical tired sideliners, and first thing we know, they disappear from those attending Lodge. These brethren have a difficult time ever experiencing the true meaning of brotherly love-the one thing perhaps that distinguishes us from all other organizations on the face of the earth. The average active, inttrested American Mason is continuously fretting about new petitions, or rather the lack of them, the lack of interest and poor attendance at Lodge meetings, our advancing average age which is frightening, and the general apathy which is apparent in many, if not most, Lodges. There is constant clamor that Masonry is out-dated, that it has failed to keep up with the modern world, that it must change if we are to reverse our declining membership, that we must be more of a service club type of organization, with projects and programs to spur our membership to greater activity. There is constant cry from organizations requiring Blue Lodge membership that they must have more petitions, more activity. If somehow all these activities could be brought under the same roof, and if all this energy could be directed to forming new Lodges, where every member was not only given the opportunity, but informed that he was expected to take an active interest in the affairs of his Lodge, I am firmly convinced that Masonry would be greatly strengthened. Somehow, we must learn that a man must have something to do, a responsibility, if he is to continue his interest.

MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS OR BUILDERS? IDAHO: The Grand Master of Idaho concludes his report to the Grand Lodge with some thought provoking comments: After a dedicated attempt to arouse the Masonic enthusiasm throughout our Jurisdiction, it can be said without fear ,of contradiction that the quality of our Freemasonry, and of our Masons, is no better or no worse than that found elsewhere. There has been and still remains, a half-hearted attempt to live, and even a determination to thrive, with a deep and devout reliance on tradition alone. Such a limited attitude eventually becomes "negative," and in our changing world it becomes obvious that our Masonic traditions arc best served (and also performed their best service) with the pursuit of "positive" attitudes and activities. In our determination to retain our traditional status, we have most successfully resisted all adjustment; so much so, that our youth now insists that "the Masonic Fraternity is a wonderful Order, but one joins it when one becomes Old." It would therefore seem that we have fa~led to present a vcry worthy image of our Fraternity-and the very youth we hope to impress, are not convinced that we have anything worthy of their attention. At least one of the many factors contri,buting to this condition is the fear that if we adjust any of our procedures, we might thereby change Freemasonry. Do we fail to support and encourage our yout~, merely because they have in the past created housekeeping problems in our 'rempIes; or do we gain their confidence and respect by trying to enjoy the vigors: of you th righ t along wi th them? Do we select and pursue enough worthy projects; or are we afraid it might involve some work? As Speculative Masons, do we engage in some prudent speculation occasionally; or do we avoid it, and thereby, prove our passive attitude? Do we desist all adjustment in ritual, laws, or proced~res, because there is no alternative; or do we learn our Masonic Landmarks so that we can readily recognize the difference between the "adjustment of procedures" and the "changing of Freemasonry"? In short-have we become Maintenance Specialists; or are we Builders?

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MASONIC EDUCATION Many Grand Lodges had a program of Masonic Education. This effort through the years has assumed various forms, from merely establishing a subscription list for some designated publication-usually that asserted to be the "voice of the Grand Lodge," to the issuing of pamphlets to new members. All of this is fine if indeed the new member wants to be educated. More often than not he could care less about this phase of his new experience. The approach to Masonic Education must be more subtle and more interesting, if it is to actually become effective. CALIFORNIA: The Grand Master of California made the following observation and recommendation: Because of a great concern with the importance of building Master Masons rather than merely initiating new members in our great fraternity; because I have felt that insufficient time was being spent in imparting the wonderful teachings of our Degrees despite that fine Candidate's Coach's Handbook which in my travels I have discovered is all too seldom used, I have reviewed various means by which we might accomplish the laudable goal of imparting more knowledge of Freemasonry to our Candidates and to those who have received the Degrees but failed to take advantage of, or even to recognize, the great lessons. I therefore recommend that the incoming Grand Master appoint a special committee which wiII study the question of how best to implement the communication of the fundamentals of Freemasonry to every Master Mason. I envision a number of ways in which this can be done. Perhaps, by a somewhat parallel and subordinate organization, by groups of Masonic districts with a "coordinator" for each such grouping whose task it would be to arrange, at the request of the Inspector, for speakers on the various programs of Grand Lodge such as Public Schools, Constitution Observance, etc. and also for speakers capable of presenting in an interesting fashion, the basic teaChings of Freemasonry. VIRGINIA: The Grand Lodge of Virginia would like to reach mor~ brethren: We have long believed that unless and until our program comes down to "grass roots" that it will never be totally effective, in cooperation with the Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Julian C. Roden, we have taken steps in this direction. He has requested that every Lodge in Virginia make recommendation for a District Educational Officer as they would [or District Deputy Grand Master, and will provide an appropriate apron to be worn by the D.E.O. during his tenure only. Our committee has prepared an appropriate manual for this office and plans are under way for indoctrination programs. The cooperation of th~ local lodges is sincerely requested.

MASONIC HOME FLORIDA: The Grand Lodge of Florida assisted its Masonic Home through its special committee, which uses the slogan: "LET YOUR PENNIES MAKE GOOD CENTS." The total contribution to "LET YOUR PENNIES MAKE GOOD CENTS" this year was $184,120.04 which is an increase of over $18,000.00. 85% of this increase came through the particular lodges themselves. This is the second consecutive

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year that c:vcry lodge in the state has mkde a contribution. However, five lodges made their report 1.00 late to be included l in this year's report. Another increase was the lod~es contributin~ $3.65 per member. There was a total of 27 who reached that plateau. They ranged from $3.65 per member to $9.35 per member. A list of these lodges is made a part of this report and a copy is posted in the anteroom with our displ~y. Those lodges contrihuting over $3.00 bllt less than $3.65 also showed an increase and a list of these is attached to this report and a copy is on display in the anteroom. I

OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE VIRGINIA: The Grand Lodge of Virginia heard from a special committee on Federal Programs as they might effect the Masonic Home. In part the special committee urged more outsi~e aid: I

YOllr Committee recommends that inc~easin~ emphasis he placed on the use of Masonic Aid to supplement, when needed, the income of our elderly brethren who could remain in their home communities with a moderate amount of assistance. For this purpose, we recommend that the Masonic Aid Fund be supported by endowment on the same basis as the' Masonic Home, and that concentrated efforts be made to huild up the endowment fund for the Masonic Home and for Masonic Aid. To meet the needs of future years, which none of us can now foretell, the larger percentage of income from 'this combined endowment fund could be used, either for the Masonic Home or for Masonic Aid, as dictated by the ever changing socio-economic structure of our ~ociei.y especially as related to the elder members of that society. I

MASTER MASON, ON THE MOON Brother Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., a men}ber of both York and Scottish Rites and the Shrine was the second man to set foot on the moon. According to an article in the July issue; of the "Knight Templar," official publication of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the U.S.A., Brother Aldrin is a member of both the Scottish Rite and York Rite Bodies, and the Shrine. The article, which was entitled "F'reemasons in the Space," also identified seven other American Astronauts as members of the "Craft." They are: III. Bro. Gordon L. Cooper, Jr. 33°; Bro. Virgil E.!Grissom, 32°; Bro. Donn F. Eisle; Bro. Walter M. Shirra, Jr. 32°. i III. Bro. Gordon L. Cooper, .Ir. is a member of the Orlando, Florida Scottish Rite Bodies and was coroneted an Illspedor General Honorary in October, 1963; a member of the Brevard Commandery N6. 24 in Cocoa, Florida, a Noble of the Shrine in Arabia Temple at Houston, Tex:as. He was raised in Carbondale Lodge No. R2, Carbondale, Colorado; he is also t~le recipient of the Honorary Legion of IIonor of the Order of DeMolay. , Bro. Virgil E. Grissom, 32°, one of the I original seven astronauts who lost his life in 1967. He was a member of Mitchell Lodge No. 228, Mitchell, Indiana. Knighted in Brevard Commandery No. 24,1 Cocoa, Fla. Member of the Shrine and the Scottish Rite Bodies in Orlando, Florida. Bro. Donn F. Eisle is a member of Luther B. Turner Lodge No. 732 in Columhus, Ohio, and has been accepted by Breva~d Commandery No. 24, K.T. in Cocoa, Florida but has not as yet received the Orders. Bro. Walter 1\1. Shirra, Jr. 32°, was made ~ Master Mason in Jacksonville, Florida, now atrlliated with Canaveral Lodge No. 389 in Cocoa; Florida, member of the I I I I

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Orlando Scottish Rite Bodies and Arabian Shrine at Ft. Myers, Florida, invested with the Honorary Legion of Honor, DeMolay, member of Cape Canaveral Chapter No. 355, National Sojourners. He has also been accepted by the Florida York Rite Bodies but has not yet presented himself to receive the Orders. Bro. Thomas P. Stafford is a memuer of Western Star Lodge No. 128, Weatherford, Oklahoma. Bro. Edgar D. Mitchell and Bro. Paul J. Weitz, two of the 19 astronauts selected by NASA in April, 1966, are also Masons. Brother Mitchell is a member of Artesia Lodge No. 28, Artesia, Texas, and Brother Weitz belongs to Laurence Lodge No. 708 at Erie, Pa. \Ve extend our greetings and best wishes to all of these Mason Astronauts and especially to Brother Aldrin as being the second man to set foot on the moon.

MEDALS LOUISIANA: The Grand Lodge of Louisiana reported on the striking of the following medals to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Grand Lodge and the George \Vashington statue in New Orleans: We, your Committee, wish to report that in the month of August of 1967 we received permission from the Grand Master, A. J. Lewis, to have a Medallion or Doubloon made showing the George \Vashington Statue in New Orleans on one side, and the Sesquicentennial Celehration of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana on the other side. We had made 15,000 of the Gold Anodized Aluminum Doubloons, 1,000 of the Two Tone Bronze and 500 of the .999 fine silver struck and of course we had to also pay for the die for making these Doubloons. As of today all expenses have been paid and we have turned over to the Grand Master the sum of $904.23 which amount goes to the Masonic Home Educational Foundation, Inc. Here is the price list for the record: A Set containing I Silver, I Antique Bronze, I Anodized Aluminum (The Silver will be a collector's item and could be preserved in the archives of the Lodge.) $14.00 Two-tone Antique Bronze $3.00 each, or 2 for $5.00 The Anodized Aluminum 2 for $1.00 only

MEDICARE CONNECTICUT: The report of the Board of Managers of the Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut reported the following to the Grand Lodge: Last year we reported the decision of the Board of Managers to apply to the Department o{ Health, Education and Welfare for a license to operate our hospital under the Medicare Program. This year we are pleased to report that we are now operating under that Program with very good results. \Ve are proud to he able to state that we have the only Masonic Hospital in the entire United States that has qualified and been given approval for all the accreditations necessary to operate as a Chronic Disease Hospital under the program. Our participation in the Medicare Program has provided our Foundation with $138,000.00 to apply toward the operation of our facilities at Wallingford, the expenses of which are ever increasing. It also enables us to provide services to our guests that might otherwise have to be curtailed.

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INDIANA: The Board of Directors of the Indiana Masonic Home reported the following on the subject of Medicare: To receive Medicare payments any hospital must comply with the Office of Equal Health Opportunity's interpretation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964路 (no discrimination because of race, religion or national origin). The Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives of the Ninetieth Congress in 1967 was furnished a statement and exhibits by the Grand Master of Indiana for the Committee's consideration in hearings on the proposals for revision of the Social Security System. This statement was accepted and published by the Committee. It will probably take a court decision to clarify this interpretation which also affects the financial problems of your Masonic Home.

MILITARY LODGE OREGON: The Grand Lodge of Oregon received the following as part of the report on its Oregon Military ~odge No. 223, stationed at Frankfort, Germany: I

It was once said that the sun never set upon the British Empire. Today this can be truly said of the membership o~ Oregon Military Lodge No. 223. Our members are found around the World, f~om Germany to Vietnam, and in many of the fifty States. The question can well be asked. "Why 'do so many of our members retain their membership in Oregon Military 15 or 20 years after they left Germany?" I think each of us who received our degrees in the Lodge are intensely proud of the Lodge and its tremendous contribution to Freemasonry. Perhaps some day the full story of the Lodge wiII be told and made a part of the fine history of the Grand Lodge. You have asked me, Most Worshipful Sir, to report to the Grand Lodge on the status of Oregon Military Lodge No. 223 and the effect of troop reduction on Lodge operations. I am happy to report that the prospects are excellent. We are most fortunate that the Lodge is located in Frankfurt am Main, which is both a center for the military and for civilian businessmen. As long as American forces are stationed in Europe, there wiII be a considerable number stationed in and near Frankfurt. Twenty-two years ago, when the first dispensation was issued, few would have thought that American forces would be in Germany today; no person can say how much longer we wiII continue to maintain American forces in Europe to safeguard the Western world from aggression from the East. Today there are some 70 members of the Lodge stationed in or near Frankfurt. In 1967 the Lodge showed a net increase of 23 members, or nearly 7 per cent. We had 360 members as of the end of the year. During the first five months of this year the rate has been maintained; 19 have been raised through the end of May. It is necessary for the Lodge to meet every Wednesday, with the exception of the Wednesday Grand Lodge is in session, and usually one Saturday per month. To keep our members' wives happy with this heavy work schedule, the Lodge frequently schedules a social evening after the Saturday meetings. The problems of a lodge operating some 6,000 miles from its Grand Lodge differ considerably from the lodges within Oregon. When the typical lodge receives a petition, it hopes to have the benefit of the new members' contributions for some years to come. In Oregon Military Lodge, this is different. Prior to the Vietnam building and the shortening of overseas tours for the military in Germany, we could expect to have people stay in Germany for three to five years. It takes one year to establish membership and at least six months more for the petition to be received, investigated, voted upon, and the degrees conferred and proficiencies passed.

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MONTHLY REPORTS IOWA: The Grand Lodge of Iowa went to monthly reports about a year and a half before the Grand Secretary made this report. It seems quite obvious that trouble is encountered when changes of this nature are instituted: MONTHLY RETURNS FROM LODGES

The lodges of Iowa have now been submitting monthly returns for a year and a half. The form we use is patterned after that used in other states, and while they insist their returns are without serious problems, such is not the case in Iowa. At the end of each reporting period we have 50 to 100 lodges that are late and we must, by the law, report them to the Committee on Lodges Chartered. We want to give credit to those Secretaries who submit the returns promptly and with only a minimum of errors, and with most of these dedicated experts the monthly returns are popular. Some of the less conscientious Secretaries are careless, and since some of the tables call for running totals, one return starts where the previous one left off. Some of these Secretaries fail to find any relationship between what they reported last month and that being presently reported. A little thought and concentration will save them and us some work.

NEW NAME APPEARS-MASONIC PRIEST Baton Rouge: On April 8 a Baton Rouge paper headlined: MASONIC PRIEST TO VISIT LODGE in Opelousas. The article below the heading told of the visit to be made by Grand High Priest J. B. Sharp to Gordy Chapter No. 32, R.A.M., Opelousas, on April 11. Attending the meeting also was P.G.H.P. M:.J:.Grand Master Jack L. Stephans, J. A. Poche, Grand King; C. E. Shoemaker, M. 3rd Veil, and two District Deputy Grand High Priests, Bert Goss and E. G. Fisher.

NINETEENTH CENTURY MASONRY IN THE UNITED STATES ARKANSAS: From the Arkansas Lodge of Research we received the following bit of history by Clarence E. Ross, P.M.: Wednesday, I January 1800, was probably not a Happy New Year for many members of the Craft. Seventeen days before, on 14 December 1799, Brother George Washington had laid down his working tools for the last time. Now, the news would be flashed to the corners of the Earth in a matter of minutes. Then, days and weeks passed before many Masons knew their loss. It was not an auspicious beginning for a new century. But Masonry had suffered losses before and had proven, time after time, that the whole body of the Fraternity was bigger than any individual or group. When failing hands drop the working tools, the Great Architect always provides young, able, hands to pick them up and continue the work. The Nineteenth Century was a period of great growth and development for our country. In area: 16 States and I Territory, at the beginning of 1800; 45 State's and 3 Territories, when the Twentieth Century dawned. Industrially, the rapid development of railroads, mining, steel, oil, and many other resources, provided fortunes for some and work for the multitudes. Culturally, too, we grew. The most important growth being in the educational field. By the end of the Century, more people were starting life with, at least, a smattering of learning, than had ever done so before.

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A bloody internecine war at about mid-Century, had little overall effect on the rapid growth. Money panics and business recessions, instead of slowing the expansion, tended to accelerate it. When times were bad in the crowded East, more people moved to the new lands constantly becoming available in the 'Vest. Masonry, during the Eighteenth Century, was concentrated on the Eastern Sea路 board. Each of the thirteen original colonies had Masonic Lodges within its borders and the British Colonies in North America, at the time of the Revolution, had seven Grand Lodges: Massachusetts, ~ew York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia. Each of these was descended from one or more of the four Grand Lodges in Great Britain: Ireland, Scotland, England Ancients, and England Moderns. Between the signing of the Declaration of Independence and 1787, six of the Provincial Grand Lodges, one by one, sev~red their ties with the Mother Country, and declared themselves sovereign Grand Lodges. Due to political differences being felt within the Craft, South Carolina di~n't establish an American Grand Lodge until 1817. In the meantime, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maryland, and Vermont were added to the list. At the beginning of the Nineteenth Century, there were twelve Grand Lodges. At its close there were forty-nine, the present figure. Oklahoma Territory, chartered in 1892, was and is, the youngest. During the present century no Grand Lodges have been chartered in the United States. Following the close of the Revolutionary 'Varin 1783, the westward movement began. There are many reasons to account for it, all of which have some merit. Probably the most compelling force was land. All land on the seaboard had been taken up and could only be acquired by purchase. Such transactions required money, a commodity in chronic short supply. Beyond the mountains, however, were expanses of rich land that could be claimed, in most cases, simply by registering and paying a nominal fee. The exodus began as a trickle but by 1800 had grown to sizable proportions. The course was west and few deviated. New England and New York fed lOto Northern Ohio; New Jersey and Pennsylvania into Southern Ohio; Virginia and the Carolinas into what is now Kentucky and Tennessee. Many men who made this dangerous journey were Masons and they took their Masonry with them, together with their families and worldly goods. With most, it was planned to be one way. They intended to find land, settle, and build a new life, and those who survived the ordeal did that. Because of man's inherent social instincts, and the need for mutual help, towns were organized. One historian of the times notes that among town officers, in most cases, were several Freemasons, it being a general belief that such were men of integrity. Not mentioned, is the probability that these Masons missed the inspiration and fellowship of their distant Lodges, Lodges to which they would never return. To fill this need, Lodges were formed in the frontier areas, chartered by Grand Lodges east of the mountains. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to determine the number of Blue Lodges west of the mountains at the close of Eighteenth Century. They were, undoubtedly, more numerous than is commonly believed. Some, growing restive because of the difficulties of communication, were begin~ing to think of Grand Lodges in their midst. Kentucky was first, west of the moun~ains, to attain statehood, having been elevated to that status in 1792, as the fifteenth state. In addition, in 1800, it became the first on the frontier to Charter a Grand Lodge. Ohio followed suit in 1809, Louisiana and Mississippi in 1812, and Alabama in 1821. Arkansas Grand Lodge was Chartered in 1838, with the' blessing of Tennessee, Louisiana, and Alabama. However, the first Lodge in Arkansas Territory, though short lived, was Chartered by Kentucky.

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Masonically, the new century was off to a good start. As the frontier moved westward, Masonry moved with it. In many instances, the first building of a semi-public nature in the new town was a Masonic Lodge. It is noteworthy that the Lodge building, very frequently, was the first schoolhouse and place of public worship. There are also many references to the fact that it was the first meeting place of the town government. Later in the Century, and much farther west, we find Masons still active. In many "Ghost Towns" of the West, buildings are still st.anding t.hat display a Square and Compasses. Examples are too numerous to cit.e, but. one rather interesting one bears ment.ioning. Most of the leaders of the great Mormon movement of the early 1800's were Masons. When they settled at Nauvoo, Illinois, in 1839, they planned to stay. In ] 843, with five Lodges working, a three story Masonic Temple was erected and still stands. It became the property of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, when all Charters were called and all Nauvoo Masons expelled, in ]846. Recently, the building was returned to the Latter Day Saints, the cornerstone removed and replaced by a replica, and the original taken to Salt Lake City. The building today is a tourist attraction. In spit.e of the growth and progress made by the Craft, the road was not entirely without obstacles. Ant.i-Masonic feeling, that had been extant since the Fraternity came into being, reached its peak during the first half of the Century. By 1800, it had spread far and wide and was constantly gaining strength. His impossible to pinpoint reasons for this enmity. There were probably many reasons, maybe as many as there were anti-Masons. Or possibly it was without reason. Definitely not a movement of the uneducated, lower classes, striking at something they didn't understand, because men in government, clergymen, and business men, were the leaders. Public speakers harangued and rabble rousers added fuel to the flames. Then in 1824, a fitting climax, came the famous, or infamous, Morgan incident. Books have been written on the subject, based mostly, on speculation. Very little factual information is, or was, available. Such as was available requires very little space. Sometime during 1824, an individual named William Morgan appeared in Batavia, New York, and managed to convince the local Brethren that he was a Mason, having been raised in Canada. Apparently the investigation wasn't too thorough because, later evidence was uncovered indicating that he never was a Mason. Denied admission to the Royal Arch Chapter, because of undesirable habit<;, he entered into a contract with David C. Miller, a local printer, to publish a book exposing all of the secrets of Masonry. Morgan disappeared, Miller's shop was burned, and the Fraternity was en路 gulfed. There was an overabundance of evidence, most of it obviously perjured. Morgan was murdered or paid to disappear. Miller's shop was burned by Masons or by anti-Masons to. discredit the Craft. Courts and juries were biased, one way or the other, so a fair consideration of the few facts was impossible. Feeling ran so high in many areas that Brethren broke their ties with the Craft, as a matter of safety. Hundreds of Lodges surrendered their Charters and, in Vermont, the Grand Lodge ceased to function for several years. By 1830, over one hundred and thirty anti-Masonic papers were being published in the United States. An anti-Masonic political party was formed about this time and gained enough support to have a candidate on the presidential ballot in the election of 1832. The party has one accomplishment to its credit. During September 1831, delegates from thirteen states met in Baltimore and nominated William Wirt, for President, and Amos Ell maker, for Vice President. This was the first, national, party convention in our political history. Wirt polled seven electoral votes. Brother Andrew Jackson was elected. . Following the election, the party merged with the newly formed "Whig" party and organized anti-Masonic feeling ebbed rapidly. Sporadic rumblings were heard

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from time to time, but by 1845, the issue was dead. In spite of adverse publicity, as of that year, thirty-one Grand Lodges were in operation. Discovery of gold on the Pacific Coast sparked the great trek of 1849, across the plains and mountains. In 1850, the Grand Lodge of California was Chartered, followed by Oregon in 1851. The outbreak of the Civil War in 1861 effected Masonry very little, Masons, as well as other men, did their duty as dictated by their individual consciences. Con路 temporary accounts indicate that when Brethren met, they did so as Masons and political differences were temporarily laid aside. There may have been exceptions but they were, undoubtedly, few. Following the end of the war Western migration gained additional momentum. Veterans of both Armies, searching for a new way of life, swelled the tide. Interests differed. Some envisioned cattle ranches, some thought in terms of wheat and corn, and still others had dreams of gold and silver. In each segment were Masons. Lodges were established in prairie towns, cattle towns, and mining towns. One present day writer, who has spent a lifetime visiting mining towns of the Old West, frequently uses the phrase, " . . . made a rich strike, popUlation grew to thousands in two or three months, a town government was set up, and a Masonic Lodge established." Between 1861 and 1865, only one Grand Lodge, Colorado, was organized; but, from 1865 'to 1892, eleven more came into being. Of these, West Virginia was the only one east of the Mississippi River. By the latter date the Grand Lodge structure in the United States was as it still exists. By mid-Century, organized anti-Masonic feeling had disappeared. Individuals and small groups still harbored enmity, as they do today, but this had little effect on the Craft. From its low point in the 1830's it quickly reassumed its status as a force of good, in public life. Many well known and famous men of the Century were Masons. We hear frequently of men like Albert Pike, and others, who ranked high in Masonic circles as well as in public life. But there were many more in government, business, and cultural pursuits, whose names loom large in our history. Of the twenty-three Presidents holding office during the period, eight were Craftsmen. Madison, Monroe, Jackson, Polk, Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, Garfield, and McKinley had that additional distinction. Jefferson is believed by many to have been a Mason, but firm evidence is lacking. It is interesting to note that Brother Andrew johnson's arch-enemy, Thaddeus Stevens, was a rabid and outspoken anti-Mason. On 10 March, 1804, when the flag of France was lowered in St. Louis and the Stars and Stripes raised in its place, the rite was performed by Captains Meriweather Lewis and Amos Stoddard, both Masons. That ceremony signified the official transfer of lands included in the Louisiana Purchase. Brother Lewis, with Captain William Clark, another Mason, made the first official overland journey to the Pacific. Captain Zebulon Pike, whose monument is Pike's Peak, in Colorado, was also a member of the Craft. On the negative side, it is interesting to note that the four outstanding leaders during the Civil War, Lincoln, Davis, Grant, and Lee, were not Masons. However, many of the civil and military leaders of the time were Brethren. To name a few, General Winfield Scott, Commander of all Union Armies in 1861, General George E. Pickett, who led the massive assault against Union lines at Gettysburg, and General George B. McClellan, Commander during the Peninsular Campaign. Most authorities believe, based on several references in his correspondence, that General T. J. (Stonewall) Jackson was a member, but no proof is available. There were many others. To list all would require a book. Our War with Spain in 1898 was the last big event of the Century. The list of leaders in that war, resembles the roster of a Lodge. Generals Miles, Wood,

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Shafter, Lawton, Wheeler, and Admiral Schley were Masons. Brother Roosevelt was a Colonel, and Brother William McKinley was President. Any account of an era should end with a climax, but the Nineteenth Century ended quietly. It glided into the Twentieth, without a great amount of celebration, its great moments all behind it. Both the Century and the Craft were in excellent condition with growth and progress. the order of the day. Two-thirds of the Twentieth Century is now history. Anti-Masonic feeling still exists although not in troub1csome portions. Brethren, in other parts of the world haven't been as fortunate. 'Ve must be ever alert to forestall any buildup of enmity whereby the Craft might again be engulfed in a tidal wave of anti-Masonic feeling. We can do this best by living and acting as Masons should, in all our daily contacts. Then, and only then, will people know that Masonry is a force for good and not a thing of evil. Our Brethren of the last Century, from comparatively humble beginnings, and in spite of obstacles, built a great Masonic structure. Our immediate Masonic forebearers kept the light burning brightly. Let us, in our time, dedicate ourselves to keeping the Craft in its present exalted position so that Brethren of the next Century can look back upon our efforts with pride.

OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING LODGE IN AMERICA GEORGIA: The Grand Lodge of Georgia claim they have in the City of Savannah the oldest continuously operating lodge in America, and accordingly adopted the following: Whereas, Freemasonry, by the infinite grace of God has existed in this Grand Jurisdiction since February 10, 1734, and Whereas, Within the City of Savannah, State of Georgia, is located the oldest continuously operating Masonic Lodge in America, styled and known officially as Solomon's Lodge No. I, F. & A.M., and Whereas, Said Solomon's Lodge, from its inception and organization by General Wor. Bro. James Edward Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia, has produced many great Americans and Georgians who made vast contributions to the winning of American liberty and to the maintenance of national and state sovereignty and whose beneficent influence on our gentle Craft has been beyond calculation, and Whereas, If our beloved Craft endures in Georgia for a thousand years hence the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Georgia, Free and Accepted Masons, will never have any possession to equal the antique and historical value provided to us as by said Solomon's Lodge No.1, of Savannah. This great Lodge, great then and great now, constituted in 1734, is a mere seventeen (17) years Junior to the Grand Lodge of England; it is more than a half-century older than the Grand Lodge of Georgia; it constitutes Georgia's only direct link with the Grand Lodge of England; it is the Mother of Freemasonry in this Grand Jurisdiction, and now, Be It Therefore Resolved, That this Commission, at the earliest practicable date convenient to both the Commission and Solomon's Lodge No. I, cause to be erected in the City of Savannah at a place of Solomon's choosing a Masonic Historical Marker to commemorate the beginning of Freemasonry in Georgia with the organization of that Lodge in Savannah.

ORDER OF THE TEMPLE PAGES ALABAMA: It appears that a new order may be in the making in Alabama. The following is quoted from the report of the Youth Committee of that jurisdiction:

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Most Worshipful Brother W. Hale Armistead referred to this Committee a request from the Honorable Vernon L. Downs on the Order of Temple Pages, Huntsville, Alabama. Brother Downs furnished this Committee copies of the Ritual, 'Constitution, and a number o[ items on this Youth Group. The Order of Temple Pages closely parallels the Order of DeMolay except it is for boys age 10-14. It is apparent from the material received by the Committee Brother Downs has spent a considerable amount of time and effort on this endeavor and we want to commend him for his interest. At the present time the Order of Temple Pages is of a local nature in Huntsville and not a State or Nationwide organization. It is the feeling of this Committee that if a number of Youth Temples existed it might warrant Grand Lodge recognition and sanction. We recommend that Grand Lodge sanction and approval of the Order of Temple Pages be withheld at this time. (Adopted)

OLDEST MASONS ONTARIO: In "The Bulletin," official voice of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario, we find an account of a memorial service for the world's oldest Freemason, according to records there: THE WORLD'S ELDEST MASON

The Ingersoll Chronicle and Oxford County Intelligencer, on May IS, 1870, reported the death of Bro. Charles McCue, who was born on June 14, 1756, and who, at the time of his death, was almost 1I4 years old. He was born in the County Antrim, Ireland, and was made a Mason in 1775, at age 18. Coming to Canada in 1837, he settled in Dereham Township, Oxford County, near Ingersoll. In 1862 he affiliated with St. John's Lodge, No. 68, Ingersoll, and was made an honorary member in 1866. St. John's Lodge conducted his funeral on May 7, 1870, with interment at Ingersoll Rural Cemetery. On June 4, 1967, St. John'S Lodge assembled once again at the graveside to do honor to our brother who was reputed to have been the world's eldest Mason. On this occasion a memorial cairn, containing the original grave stone, was unveiled by Mrs. ]. G. Poole, of Toronto, a great granddaughter, and Barbara Nancekivell, of Ingersoll, a great, great granddaughter, the eldest and youngest descendents present. The ceremony was under the direction of 'V. Bro. H. J. Gordon, W.M. of the Lodge and an address was delivered by Louis D. Barrett, a great grandson. Many dignitaries were present.

MISSOURI: At Veteran's Night in West Gate Lodge No. 445, held on June 4, 1968, it was stated that it was hoped that two "Sixty-Year Brethren" might be present to receive their pins, and that the lodge had among its members THIRTY-SIX brethren who had been members for more than Fifty-Years. This should be some sort of a record. ALABAMA: The Grand Lodge of Alabama honored one of its senior members: SEVENTY-FIVE YEAR MASON

Brother Thomas A. Wall, a Master Mason for seventy-five years, now 99 years of age, and who has attended several recent Grand Lodge sessions was presented from the East and received greetings and acclamations. Bro. Wall is one of seven Alabama Masons appearing on The Masonic Service Association's 1968 List of Oldest Living

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Freemasons, commencing at 70 years in the craft. His Lodge ~ave him a 99th year birthday party and has formulated plans for the 100th next September.

NEvV HAMPSHIRE: We find an account of another brother termed the "",TorId's Oldest Living Freemason." WORLD'S OLDFST LIVING FREEMASON

The Most Worshipful Grand Master, accompanied by M: .W: .Brother Conrad Hahn, went to the West of the Altar where M: .W: .Brother Sherman D. Parsons was escorted. The Grand Master was pleased to introduce Brother Parsons to the Brethren assembled in Grand Lodge, and announced that the day was the 82nd anniversary of the raising of Brother Parsons in Morning Star Lodge No. 17 of Wolfeboro. Brother Parsons presented M: .VV: .Brother Hahn with a package, which later proved to be a red necktie.

NEW JERSEY: The Grand Master of New .Jersey reported an experience with a seventy-five year member of his jurisdiction: SEVENTY-FIVE YEAR DIAMOND TOKEN

For the fourth time in the history of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, a member was entitled to receive a Seventy-Five Year Diamond Token. On April 28, 1967, I presented a Diamond Token to Brother Herbert K. Salmon in Musconetcong Lodge No. 151, F. & A.M. at Stanhope, New Jersey. Brother Salmon was 99 years of age and very spry and active. He attended the dinner held before the lodge communication and was able to make replies and remarks during the evening. I have been privileged to be present at all four presentations of Seventy-Five Year Diamond Tokens. Most Worshipful Brother William Davies, the first Grand Master to present Diamond Tokens in New Jersey, has taken a part in all of the presentations. It is with regret that I announce that Brother Salmon passed away on February 8, 1968, just one month short of his 100th Birthday.

PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMITTEE IOWA: The Public School Committee of the Grand Lodge of Iowa made the following recommendations for lodge activity: It is the recommendation of the committee that each constituent lodge supplement the work of this committee by establishing its own local committee. Such a committee could publicly show its support of the Free Public Schools by making use of the following suggestions: 1. Secure names of new teachers and write letters of welcome to the community. 2. Ascertain which male teachers are members of the Fraternity and invite them to attend lodge meetings. 3. Write a letter to the Superintendent of schools stating confidence in his administration and pledging support of the Fraternity. 4. Invite talent from the school to entertain at social or special functions of the lodge. 5. Write individual congratulatory letters to teachers or students who have made notable contribution to the school and community or who have .earned honors of note. 6. Entertain teachers at a social function at the beginning of the school year. 7. Urge members of the craft to vote at regular or special school elections. 8. Support, pUblicly, the functions and policies of the school.

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9. Promote Masonic degree teams among school people who are members of the Fraternity. 10. Support good school legislation. 11. Observe American Education Week. 12. Write letters of congratulation to newly elected school board members and pledge the support of the Fraternity. Lodges will find that Public School people will welcome their support.

LOUISIANA: The Grand Lodge of Louisiana agreed with its Jurisprudence Committee and approved the following, which disapproved a resolution that would be political: The American Public School is unique among the institutions of earth. They have been supported by Freemasons down through the years. The early Public Schools on this continent were frequently on the ground floor of Masonic Temples. Truly Freemasonry has been the Patron of Public Education throughout its history on this continent. The experience of the past and present centuries, however, has been that passing resolutions and memorials of petition to political sources by Freemasonry is fraught with many dangers and must be avoided. They lead to governmental interference and demogogic approaches. For many years, our Grand Lodge has had an express prohibition of such an approach or presentation of our views. Our Law is found on Page 152 of our Handbook, under the heading "Resolutions," This prohibits the adoption of any resolution for presentation to any outside group or body, such as Federal or State Courts or Legislatures; officials or otherwise specifically naming judges and governors against or in favor of any proposal. Our declaration in support of Public Schools is found on Page 63 of our Handbook. If the diversion of funds for Public Schools is ever adopted and approved, it will be because some political leaders betray our interest and for political expediency betray us by their votes, and prove their lack of loyalty to the professions of their lips. Your Committee cannot approve the Resolution to memorialize the Governor or anyone else by petition. The answer is to lay it on hearts of our political leaders to support with their votes the professions of the lips. That would be good for you and me.

NEW MEXICO: The Public School Committee of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico has been active. A portion of its report follows: Your Public Schools Committee met and we report that more interest seems to be generated than in previous years in the matter of presenting Certificates to The Boy of Today, and The Girl of' Today, but that [ewer schools present Certificates to The Teacher of Today. Another trend with this award is that schools seem increasingly to prefer the awards made at times other than Public School Week, or American Education 'Veek. The awarding of scholarships seems to level off at 32 being matched by Grand Lodge with approximately one-half of our Lodges going beyond the $75.00 figure as their portion. Four Lodges report two scholarships each and in amounts reaching $400.00. The awarding of Certificates in Appreciation of Outstanding Achievement will apparently catch on and become one of the most used features of the Lodge's program. Approved only last year, and originally thought of as being applicable

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only to students, it has become apparent that many uses can be made of them. An excellent example is that of Mimbres Lodge presenting one to a woman who had worked with the 4-H Club girls of their community for many years with outstanding success. District Deputy Grand Masters are generally to be commended this year for the encouragement they have given the Lodges to become more identified with the public schools, and so the original idea of the DDGMs pushing the program as a part of their duties is coming nearer reality. Letters to administrators were added a year ago and were sent to all principals of high schools. We have some instances of success but on the whole the results were disappointing. It is possible that the principals were waiting for the Lodge to make the first move and that the Lodges were in turn waiting for some sign of encouragement from the principals. Several Lodges are now using the idea of presenting books to the school library on the subject of Masonry. Lovington serves the best example of an excellent approach. They purchased three books titled, "Famous Masons and Masonic Presidents," and placed them in the libraries at Tatum, Lovington and Lovington Public Library-and please note this-Inscribed-"In Memory of High School Students Lost in Viet Nam."

PUBLICATIONS NEW JERSEY: Many Grand Lodges have official publications, which for all intents and purposes are proclaimed "Voice of the Grand Lodge." In many instances, nothing could be farther from the truth. More often than not they are the official voices of a selected few well meaning and devoted Freemasons who are honestly trying to give their brethren accurate information. It may be of interest to others to know how New Jersey is considering the publication of a Masonic informational magazine: The Committee on Masonic News wishes to report that considerablc progress has been made toward publishing a magazine for the State of New Jersey. As directed by an overwhelming vote of Grand Lodge in April 1967, we have formed a corporation-The Masonic Publishing Corporation of New Jersey. At the first meeting of the Board of Directors, Right Worshipful Edwin P. Clark was elected President, Brother Charles Skade, Treasurer, and WorshipfUl R. Palmcr Hollister, Sccretary. In order to comply with the resolution passed at Grand Lodge in 1967 two classes of voting stock with a par value of $5.00 have been established. Class A, which will be fully subscribed by the Grand Lodge of New Jersey through an assessment on every constituent lodge of $1.00 for each member except for those regularly excepted, will constitute 51 % of the total voting stock. Grand Lodge has advanced, in accordance with the resolution, $5,000 to the Masonic Publishing Company and 1,000 shares of Class A stock have been issued. The balance will be held until Grand Lodge funds are available in Fehruary 1969. Class B voting stock ,vhichwill represent 49% of the total voting stock of the Corporation has, at this writing, only been purchased by certain directors. In order to maintain the 51-49% ratio of voting stock required by the Grand Lodge resolution, a Class C non-voting stock was created to reach our objective of $90,000 from the sale of stock without adversely effecting the required ratio. All classes of stock, A, B or C will share equally in any future dividends voted by the Directors. A Prospectus has been prepared and a general offering of Class B voting stock and Class C non-voting stock will be made starting in April 1968 under the direction of Committee member, Right Worshipful Albert F. Haiback.

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Although the sale of stock i'l our most pressing task at the moment, other members of the committee are working on assignments which will become vital in the near future. These are generally in the areas of an extensive campaign for the sale of subscriptions and advertising and exploring the problems of printing and distribu tion. It has been brought to our attention that this is the largest project ever attempted in the history of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey except, of course, the erection and maintenance of our Masonic home. This being so it is well to keep in mind that its ultimate success will depend completely on the cooperation and enthusiasm exhibited by all Masons in the State of New Jersey.

SOUTH DAKOTA: The Board of General Activities comments on the mailing of some 72,000 copies of the "Masonic Messenger." The mailing records seem to be one of the biggest problems. In the past year 4,276 changes of address have been made in our files. A charge of 10 cents per change is made by commercial firms. The work was performed hy the Board without cOst to the Grand Lodge and at a saving of $427.60. Returns by the post office numbered 2,439 as wrong addresses. A charge of 10 cents is made by the post office for each wrong address reported, a cost of $243.90. Much of this could be saved if more secretaries would cooperate. Each secretary is notified at once of any change in address within his membership received hy the Board. This provides each lodge with an up-to-date list of addresses. \Ve ask each secretary to cooperate with liS in advising of any change, deaths, dimits, admissions, suspensions or changes in addresses. Most secretaries are very prompt in notifying us; however there are 33 who, for some reason, have refused to cooperate and will not answer our inquiries. This involves 170 South Dakota Masons who are not receiving The Messenger because of lack of proper address. The only one who loses by the inactivity of the secretary is the individual member who is assessed for the puhlication but does not receive it hecause of Jack of proper address.

RETIREMENT HOMES Several jurisdictions have under consideration, or in various stages of progress, from completion (Nebraska) to the incorporation (Montana). New .Jersey heard the following from its special committee on "Retirement Homes," which concluded with the recommendations that funds be appropriated so that the committee could continue to delve into the advisability of proceedings with such a project in that jurisdiction: Two years ago we distributed 9,700 questionnaires to the members of Grand Lodge and received 6,700 replies. The result of this survey indicated that two-thirds of the vote cast were in favor of the retirement home sponsored by Grand Lodge. You also favored by 2 to I a rental project, preferable in Garden Type style. On this basis your committee路 discussed this project with a representative of Gunther Associates, Washington, D.C. who specializes in coordinating all the talents and experience necessary to develop a project of this type. Through Gunther Associates we met with the officials of the U.S. Government whose responsibility it is to provide the financing for the project under Section 202 of the National Housing Act, and also supervise the project if once approved to see that the requirements of the government are adhered to. These projects are financed under a direct Treasury loan up to 100% of the total cost, at an interest rate of 3% and to he amortized in 50 years. During the first three years of the project only the interest

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payment is required. This financing is available only to non-profit organizations and the Grand Lodge of New Jersey qualifies as a sponsor under this program. It also should be emphasized that there is no financial responsibility involved by the sponsor. . Thus the Grand Lodge of New Jersey or any member thereof is in any way liable in the event of a financial loss. The history of these projects to date shows excellent results. We are, however, required to give every moral support and time, to insure the success of the project. We also would be required to set up a separate corporation with a governing Board of Trustees, which again would not be liable for any financial loss. We have been approved as an eligible sponsor for a Retirement Home and are now required to provide a proper site as the first step in proceeding with the project. At our last Grand Lodge session you authorized this committee to try to find a site without Obligating Grand Lodge in any way. The members of your committee held several meetings during the past Masonic year to discuss and explore all possible sites that would meet the government requirements and of course our own requirements. We contacted many officials of various New Jersey communities and through them and other sources, we were offered several sites. Some of these looked good to liS but did not meet government approval. Others were not suitable for the type of building we required. It may be well to mention at this point that Garden-type apartments are not financially feasible in this area, so that we looked for sites adaptable to High Rise apartments, for which we require about 4 acres of land.

OHIO: Of retirement homes the follo,ving is stated in the Grand Lodge of Ohio: MASONIC MANOR

This project is still in the preliminary planning stage. The Administrator has been pleased at the cooperation of the Lodges in assisting to determine whether a need and demand for such a project exists. The idea of a retirement home for persons able to pay is not a new one. Several Grand Lodges are involved in such a program and are enjoying success in carrying it on. The program envisions the providing of security, lifetime care, in comfortable surroundings at minimal costs for those who have the means to pay for care, but who no longer want the responsibility of maintaining a home. The plan, if adopted, will not require the surrender of all assets. A fixed admission fcc and a monthly charge for apartment rental, food, medical care, etc., will be all that will be required of those who are admitted to the Manor. If it is decided to go forward, more details will be furnished.

WASHINGTON: The Grand Lodge of Washington received a report from its committee on Masonic Manor, which concluded with these words: The program is fast arriving at the point where deflllite commitments must be made and purchase fees paid to the Corporation that it may have funds to proceed. To date approximately 175 requests have been received with either a definite commitment or in the nature of an inquiry. We have just recently released a letter of inquiry to those expressing a desire to participate. These replies will, in a good measure, determine the course we are to follow. We cannot, however, definitely commit a cost basis until an analysis of cost operation, construction costs, maintenance, financing costs, etc., are made. These will be out shortly. It is hoped that each member of this Grand Lodge will make themselves a committee of one to push this project that Brothers who otherwise may not hear of it would be informed that a manor built for their gracious living is

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available to them at the least pos.<;ible cost we can find. This is your project, and participation will be the difference between success and failure.

RITUAL CALIFORNIA: The Grand Master of California found, as have so many others, that ritual is not always rendered in the manner desired. He calls attention to a situation, which may exist in other jurisdictions. We have reason to believe that it has been a problem in morc jurisdictions than we know about. The Grand Master said in part:

Degree Teams-It has come to our attention that Degree Teams composed of brothers holding membership in related organizations or occupational groups are conferring degrees in our Lodges, with the consent of the Masters, devoid of the dignity and proficiency required of our Lodge officers. The policy of the Ritual Committee, established in 1955, provides that no Degree Team shall be invited by the Master to confer a degree or any portion thereof unless the Master has, through the Inspector of his District, received assurance as to the proficiency of the respective members of the Degree Team in the stations Or places they are to occupy in the degree. We cannot permit, in our Lodges, the kind of work which is marred by poor rendition of the Ritual. Therefore, we insist that the Masters of the various lodges, and the Inspectors, wherein such Degree Teams are utilized, strictly comply to the policy heretofore stated. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: The Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia adopted the recommendation of the Jurisprudence Committee, which opposed the adoption of required proficiency of Lodge officers: Generally speaking, a Lodge, and neither the Grand Lodge nor an Officer of the Grand Lodge, should be the judge of the qualifications of one of its members to give Masonic instruction and to serve in the administrative capacity of Master of the Lodge. Ability to perform ritualistic work is not the sale qualification of a Master. No person should be elected Master unless he has served as a Warden for one year. Having served in that capacity, the Lodge is competent to judge of his ability to serve as Master. It is the common practice for junior officers to confer degrees, thus allowing the Master to carry out the Masonic duties of his office. Important as ritual is to the Craft in teaching Masonic philosophy, it does not replace the ability of a competent Master to organize the work, over which he has unlimited power, and otherwise perform the duties of the office of Master to the advancement of the Lodge. Many a poor ritualist has turned out to be a good Master and many competent Masons-perhaps not ritualists in the full sense of the word-would in the capacity of Master advance Masonry in the Lodge. To adopt the proposal made by the Committee on Work and Lectures might well deprive the Lodge of a competent Master. Nevertheless we cannot too strongly urge upon junior officers that they make a satisfactory proficiency in the ritualistic work before they arrive at the station of Warden, so that as Master they may see that ritualistic work is well performed. Once they have arrived at the office of Junior or Senior Warden with ritualistic work behind them, they would he in a position to study Masonic history and procedures thus fitting themselves for the office of Master. The following may seem strange to some jurisdictions, quite normal to

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others. To pass an examination in the proficiency of any degree outside of a tiled Lodge is foreign to Missourians. All petitions for the Degrees and for affiliation, after they have been received by majority vote, must be referred to a committee of not less than three Master Masons, and lie over one lunar month, and there shall be at least that time between the conferring of the degrees, unless, 1.>y dispensation of the Grand Master, such prescribed periods be shortened. Before the second or the third degree is conferred, and within six months subsequent to the conferring of the third degree, the Lodge shall be satisfied of the brother's proficiency in the preceding degree, either by examination in a lodge opened on the degree in which it is proposed to examine him, or by report of a committee appointed by the Master to make such examination, which shall include at least a proficiency in the Modes of Recognition and the penalty of the obligation. It shall be the duty of the Master, within one month after a路 brother has received the third degree, to provide that said brother receives such instruction in the work of that degree as will enable him to pass a creditable examination therein.

KENTUCKY: The Grand Lodge of Kentucky adopted a new set of regulations governing the use and control of its official ritual. The printed ritual is declared to be the property of the Grand Lodge and dates back to 1808. It was also made clear that the apron of a Master Mason "is to be worn outside all apparel in full view as prescribed in the Kentucky ritual." The following may obtain copies: One numbered copy of the Kentucky Ritual may be obtained by each of the following Kentucky Masons, subject to the conditions, provisions, and laws governing the said Ritual: 1. All (15) Grand Lodge Officers, upon their request in person or in writing. 2. All Past Grand Masters, upon their request in person or in writing. 3. All District Deputy Grand Masters, upon their request in person or in writing. 4. All members of the Committee on Ritual, upon their request in person or in writing. 5. 路The Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Secretary, Senior Deacon, and Junior Deacon of each subordinate Kentucky Lodge, upon their request in writing under the seal of the Lodge. On a Ritual record form provided by the Grand Lodge, each Kentucky Mason issued a Ritual shall sign an agreement to abide by all the laws governing the said Ritual.

NEW JERSEY: The Committee on Ritual concluded its report to the Grand Lodge of New Jersey with this conclusion on public installation of officers: In what we feel to be in the best interest of Freemasonry and so as not to deviate from established customs, your Committee recommends that we do not have public installations in this Grand Jurisdiction.

ROBERT BURNS GEORGIA: The Grand Lodge of Georgia, located in the largest state east of the Mississippi River, paid a wonderful tribute to Robert Burns. W.M. Brother John A. Dunaway said in an address on the occasion of the unveiling of a Masonic Historical Marker to Robert Burns, Freemason, at the

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Burns Cottage, 988 Alloway Place, Atlanta, Georgia. He represented the Educational and Historical Commission of the Grand Lodge of Georgia. We wish to express our appreciation to the Burns Club of Atlanta for their kindness and cooperation in permitting us to place this plaque, this tribute to the memory of \Vorshipful Brother Robert Burns, on the wall of this unique cottagethe only exact replica in the world of the Scottish Cottage where Burns was born. We would be remiss in our duty if we did not, at this time, also pay tribute to the Burns Club of Atlanta for what they have done in this city for three-quarters of a century to prepetuate the name of the fame of Robert Burns. It is our understanding that there are some 1,500 such clubs over the world, its members actuated by nothing more than a love, affection, and admiration for Scotland's Bard. Was any poet ever so honored, so beloved by people from all walks of life, in so many nations? We think not. On this historic and solemn occasion it is well to remind you that this is not the first Masonic Pilgrimage to this cottage. It was on November 5, 1910, more than half-century ago, that the cornerstone of this cottage was laid, in due and ancient form, by The Grand Lodge of Georgia, F. & A.M., under the direction of Most Worshipful George M. Napier, Grand Master of Masons in Georgia. Here is what our Grand Master of that year later reported officially to his Brethren: "On the afternoon of November 5th, I convened an occasional communication of the Grand Lodge in the Temple at Atlanta, and a goodly number of the Brethren repaired to the site of the Burns Cottage, near the Confederate Soldiers Home, and there, with the beautiful ceremonies of our craft, we laid the cornerstone of a Granite House, a replica of the cottage in which the poet, Robert Burns, was born in the old country. It was a rainy afternoon, but a large crowd of interested spectators was present. An eloquent address was delivered by Justice Joseph Henry Lumpkin, of the Supreme Court of our state, in which he paid fitting tribute to the devotion of Bobby Burns to the work and cause of Freemasonry."

Brother Dunaway concluded his address by saying: In 1796 our incomparable Brother was summoned to the celestial Lodge above, in the 37th year of his life. He was not perfect; no moral man is. We did not assemble here today to discuss his faults but to praise his virtues. We claim the right to exercise Masonic charity and leave his faults to himself, while we take pride in his virtues, his life, his love of our brotherhood, and his place in Masonic immortality. So long as the Anglo-Saxon race survives, so long as there is Brotherly Love in man, so long as the printed word lasts, so long will the memory of Brother Burns endure, undimmed by passing centuries. His philosophy of life was based on truth and no firing squad, no inquisition, persecution, no all-conquering army, no despotic government can suppress truth long. It will endure somewhere, to always rise again. When other poets are forgotten, the memory of Robert Burns will remain and his songs will always be sung. We are proud that he was a Freemason.

SALES TAX ON DUES??? FLORIDA: The Grand Master of Florida issued the following edict on the subject of dues and sales tax thereon: Edict No. 3 is hereby countermanded and effective immediately, all particular Lodges that do not provide recreational facilities of any nature are exempt from Florida State Sales Tax on membership dues, according to ruling of the Attorney General and the Director of Revenue of the State of Florida.

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Dining room facilities for occasional use are not to be construed as recreational facilities. All Lodges providing recreational facilities, such as pool tables, games, swimming pools, golf, horseback, tennis, yachting and boating facilities, are subject to the sales tax and must rid themselves of such facilities immediately OR REGISTER WITH THE FLORIDA REVENUE COMMISSION AND BEGIN COLLECTING THE FOUR PER CENT (4%) FLORIDA STATE SALES TAX ON ALL MEMBERSHIP DUES RECEIVED AFTER APRIL 1,1968. All Lodges that do not provide such recreational facilities may collect membership dues without collecting any sales tax thereon effective immediately. All Lodges renting or leasing any of their facilities are liable for Florida State Sales Tax on such rentals or leases effective April I, 1968, and MUST APPLY FOR A SALES TAX NUMBER FROM THE STATE, COLLECT AND REPORT THE SALES TAX FROM SUCH RENTALS OR LEASES. Four days later the following supplement was issued: Edict No. 3 is hereby countermanded and effective immediately, all particular Lodges that do not provide recreational facilities of any nature are exempt from Florida State Sales Tax on membership dues, according to ruling of the Attorney General and the Director of Revenue of the State of Florida. Dining room facilities for occasional use are not to be construed as recreational fadli ties. Lodges providing recreational facilities such as pool tables, bowling alleys, and other similar indoor facilities will not accept dues until further clarification of status. Lodges providing recreational facilities for golf, tennis, swimming, yachting and boating are subject to admission tax on dues and will dispose of such facilities 01' register with Florida Revenue Commission and collect tax of four per cent (4%) on all dues paid after April 1, 1968. Lodges having any question as to status will request clarification through Office of Grand Secretary. All Lodges renting or leasing any of their facilities are liable for Florida State. Sales Tax on such rentals or leases effective April 1, 1968, and MUST APPLY FOR A SALES TAX NUMBER FROM THE STATE; COLLECT AND REPORT THE SALES TAX FROM SUCH RENTALS OR LEASES.

SCHOLARSHIPS Many Grand Lodges are granting scholarships. The trend is to take note of our public schools to a greater degree than in former years. ARIZONA: The Scholarship Committee of the Grand Lodge of Arizona reported in part as follows, and listed five students to whom $400.00 scholarships were granted: A series of letters were mailed to all Constituent Lodges explaining the program in its entirety thereby avoiding some of the confusion which had arisen in past years. The response to these letters was wonderful. Fifty-five (55) applications were received by the Committee. Forty-eight of these were received on or before the closing date mentioned in the letters. The other seven applications were received subsequent to the closing date and after preliminary selections had been made by the Committee. Thirty-two (32) applications were submitted by young men of whom twenty-six (26) were sons of Master Masons and eighteen (18) of the thirtytwo were members of the Order of DeMolay. Twenty-three (23) applications were

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received from daughters of Master Masons and eighteen (18) of this number were either members of Job's Daughters or Order of Rainbow.

COLORADO: The Scholarship Committee concluded its report to the Grand Lodge of Colorado with the following-: We were also pleased with the response from the public sector after the publicity was given abollt the scholarship program. We had a great number of non-Masonic families approach members of the Fraternity, particularly Officers of local Lodges, indicating their pleasure with the program. As you know, we did not require that the applicant be from Masonic families, and as a matter of fact, we do not know how many of the fifty are remotely related to members of the Fraternity. Furthermore, we did not request information as regarding religion, race or creed, and here again, this was extremely gratifying to the general public. The school Administrators ahout the state were most complimentary about the simplicity of the application and the broadmindedness of the entire program. They stated it was a refreshing approach when compared to some of the extremely rigid ann purpose defe~ting scholarship activities which are now available.

OHIO: The Grand Lodge of Ohio reccived the following as a part of its scholarship Committee Report: Six years ago, the Grand Lodge of Ohio appointed a Scholarship Committee and charged it with the responsibility of devising a plan to reward a limited number of deserving young students enrolled in selected colleges, universities, and theological seminaries. At the same time, $10,000.00 was appropriated for the furtherance of the program which the committee was to develop. The original committee developed what has since become known as the Scholarship Plan of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. In essence, over the past six years, twenty-five scholarships in the amount of $400.00 each have been awarded each year, on the basis of scholarship and merit, to twenty-five young men ann women. During each year this program has been in existence, the Ohio Council of Deliberation of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the Northern Masonic .Jurisdiction has contributed an additional $400.00 to the committee, making it possihle to award a total of twentysix $400.00 scholarships.

WEST VIRGINIA: The Grand Lodge of \,'Vest Virginia heard the following from its Board of Trustees: The Board of Trustees now has in its hands the sum of $51,192.92, of which $45,000 is invested in U.S. Treasury 4's, due in 1969, the balance of $5,292.92 in a savings account in the First National Bank of Fairmont and $900.00 which is receivable from the General Fund for Interest on Treasury Bond. It will turn over these funds to the trustee, upon adoption of the Resolution offered, with a knowledge that the funds will be properly administered and, when matched by like funds, will enhance the fund measurably and thereby give greater effect to the purposes thereof.

SCOTTISH RITE VALLEY The institution of a new Scottish Rite Valley is always an occasion. Such events are rare indeed, to say the least. The four other valleys in Missouri have 'been in existence for a long time. The last, the Valley of St. Joseph, was chartered October 18, 1905. I t could easily be another sixty-four years before anothcr such ceremony is held in Missouri. The Valley of Columbia appears to be off to a good start.

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The "Scottish Rite Mason," gave the following account of the beginning of the Valley of Columbia: BRO. WALTER C. PLOESER, 33°, SOVEREIGN GRAND INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE SCOTTISH RITE IN MISSOURI HAS ISSUED "LETTERS TEMPORARY" FOR THE CREATION OF A SCOTTISH RITE VALLEY IN THE JURISDICTION OF BOONE COUNTY. THE VALLEY WILL BE KNOWN AS THE SCOTTISH RITE VALLEY OF COLUMBIA, MISSOURI. ,Bro. RoyA. Dickie, 32°KCCH, of Columbia, Missouri, presiding at a dinner at the Rodeway Motel on June 4, 1969 presented a petition signed by 46 Scottish Rite Masons present, requesting the Inspector General to issue "Letters Temporary." The Columbia Valley will be composed of the four Bodies of the Scottish Rite, and the officers arc as follows: I. Lodge of Perfection, Venerable Master-Bro. George H. Stickney, 32° 2. Chapter, Wise Master-Bro. Roy A. ·Dickie, 32°KCCH 3. Council, Commander, Bro. Bruce H. Hunt, 32°KCCH 4. ConsisLOry, Master of Kadosh-Bro. A. Basey Vanlandingham, 32°KCCH The following are officers in all four bodies: Almoner-Bro. Marvin P. Blackmore, 33°; Secretary-Bro. M. D. Murphy, 32°; Treasurer-Bro. Everett E. Keith, 33°; Tiler-Bro. Emmett D. Wayland, 32°KCCH. It was the hope of all present that in the near future a Masonic complex could be created to house all Masonic Bodies. The Inspector General, Bro. Ploeser, addressing the group stated that Columbia. Missouri, was selected for its central location and its cultural dimate. He is hopeful that when the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite convenes in biennial sessions in October, 1969, a charter will be granted to the Valley of Columbia, Missouri. There will then be five Scottish Rite Valleys: St. Louis, Kansas City, Joplin, St. Joseph and Columbia, Missouri. The Valley of Columbia will receive assistance from the other Missouri Valleys, as pledged by the Chairman of the St. Louis Executive Committee, Bro. Harry T. Semple, 32° KCCH; the new Vice Chairman of the St. Louis Foundation, Bro. Maurice Mendle, 32°KCCH and the Secretary of the Kansas City Bodies, Bro. Roy L. Cissna, 32° and Bro. Hugh Roll, 32° and Acting Secretary Bro. Russell H. Stumpf, 33°, of the Valley of St. Louis. THE SCOTTISH RITE MEMBERS IN COLUMBIA WERE AN ENTHUSI· ASTIC GROUP AND IN FULL AGREEMENT AS TO THE NECESSITY OF CREATING A SCOTTISH RITE VALLEY IN COLUMBIA, MISSOURI.

SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB MICHIGAN: The Grand Lodge of Michigan has a number of Senior Citizens Clubs. It might prove interesting to quote a couple of those mentioned in the report made to the Grand Lodge of these clubs: Highland Park Lodge Retired Men's Club meet every Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. in the Highland Park Masonic Temple. They have shown fine progress during the past yeal', and have a membership of 100. The officers elected for 1968 are: Bro. Grover Ciotti, President; Bro. Penn Naylor, P.G.H.P. is 1st Vice Pres.; Bro. William Bernard, P.M., 2nd Vice Pres.; Bro. George Krieger, Treasurer; Bro. Chauncey DeCew, Secretary and Bro. William Price, Chaplain. All Committees appointed by the President. Roseville Lodge Retired Men's Club, our newest dub, was organized in January, 1968. They meet every Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. at the Roseville Masonic Temple, 27151 Gratiot, Roseville, Mich. They already have a membership of 60 and still growing. The Annual Meeting will he held on the 1st W'ednesday in December. The

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Officers elected for 1968 are as follows: Bro. John Gabel, President; Bro. Penn Naylor, P.G.H.P., 1st Vice Pres.; Bro. Raymond Haight, P.M., 2nd Vice Pres.; Bro. Harry Sackrider, Treasurer; Bro. Edward Germain, Secretary and Bro. James Hall, Chaplain. All Committees appointed by the President.

SHRINE TEMPLES Often we hear brethren discuss the names of Shrine Temples and some are inclined to speculate on the derivation and significance of the vario~s names adopted by Shrine Temples in North America. To add interest to thi~ discussion we reproduce here some information published in the bulletin of Ararat Temple some fifteen years ago: AAD

An ancient tribe of men standing seven feet or more, frequently mentioned in the Koran. AAHMES. . It is the name of two Pharaohs, the meaning of which is "the moon is born." . ABBA. . . . Father (Aramaic; not Arabic). ABDALLAH : . Personal name meaning "servant of God." ABOU BEN ADHEM Personal name in narrative poem by Leigh Hunt. ABOU SAAD Good fortune. ABBU BEKR The name of a friend and follower of Mohammed, tbe meaning of which is said to be "father of the camel's foal." ACCA A port on the west coast of Palestine. AFIFI A characteristic of a woman who is virtuous and refrains from anything crude or vulgar. AHMED One of Mohammed's names according to the Koran. AINAD Presumably geographical name meaning "spirit of Ad"; or "obstinacy." AKDAR. . . . Mightier or mightiest, fates or powers. ALADDIN Personal name, technically meaning one who has a high religious standing. AL AZHAR. . The most flourishing. AL BAHR The sea. AL BEDOO The Bedouins or those who live in the open. ALCAZAR Spanish name meaning "castle" or "citadel." AL CHYMIA Alchemy. ALEE Perhaps "Ali," father-in-law of Mohammed. ALEPPO A city in Syria. ALGERIA Province in northern Africa. ALHAMBRA Fortress of Granada with walls of a reddish color. ALI G HAN A personal name. AL KADER. . Probably AI Kadir, the Powerful; or the Mighty; one of the Koranic names for Allah. AL KALY Turkish word for "costly rug." AL KORAN The sacred book of the Mohammedans. AL MALAIKAH Arabic word for "the angels." ALMAS Arabic word meaning "diamond." AL MENAH , . The port. ALOHA. , . , , ,Probably Hawaiian, meaning "farewell," or Eloab, one of the Hebrew names for "God." AL SIHAH. , , , ,A Moslem sect, "the perfect ones." ALZAFAR ,. , " The victory. In ancient times the capital of the Himyar kingdom; now a group of ruins in southern Yaman. ANAH. , . , .. , , . , . , .. , , .. Unidentified; in Arabic "ana" is the pronoun "I." .

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... A very powerful tribe of Bedouins. .......... The helpers; title of the believers of Medina who assisted Mohammed after the flight from Mecca. . . . .Name of a city in Asia Minor; also famous city in North ANTIOCH. Syria. ARAB. . A native of Arabia. ARABIA Peninsula of southern Asia. ARARAT A mountain in Armenia, where tradition says Noah's ark landed. BAGDAD A city of Iraq, meaning "the gift of God." BAHIA Beautiful. BALLUT ABYAD White oak or white acorn. BEDOUIN Nomadic Arabs. BEKTASH An Islamic saint, founder of a dervish order. BEN ALI Personal name, "son of Ali." BEN HUR Personal name. BENI KEDEM "Sons of the East," or "son of Adam." BOUMI Arabic for "owL" CAIRO Capital city of Egypt. CALAM "Speech," a system of Moslem theology; the reed pen used for writing in Arabic characters. CRESCENT A Turkish emblem. CYPRUS An island in the eastern Mediterranean. DAMASCUS City of Syria, reputed to be the oldest city in the world. EGYPT Country in northeast Africa. EL BEKAL Arabic or Moslem for "the walled town." ELD KHURAFEH Arabic, "1,000 gathered fruits." EL HASA The name of a fortress in Arabia. EL JEBEL The mountain. EL KAHIR Name of Arabian Caliph; also name of the city of Cairo. EL KALAH The fortress. EL KARUBAH .. , An Arabic word meaning "1,000 female cherubs." EL KATIF Seaport on the coast of the Persian Gulf. EL KORAH The largest river in southern Persia. EL MAIDA The Table; title of the fifth Sura of the Koran. EL MINA. ' The Port. Name of place in the hills of Mecca. EL RIAD Arabic, "the luxuriant gardens." EL ZAGAL. "The play," or "pleasure" or "shouts." EL ZARIBAH Hunter's paradise. GIZEH Town in Egypt. HADI Calm or still, one of the names of Allah. HAMASA Poems which celebrate valor in battle. HASAN A Mohammedan caliph. HEJAZ Territory in Arabia on the Red Sea. HELLA Site of the ancient city of Babylon. HILLAH .A Biblical term, and a town in Asia. INDIA Indian empire; British colony in southern Asia. IREM A place mentioned in the Koran (Surah LXXXIX-5): "Hast thou not seen how thy Lord did with Ad?-with !ram of the columns? the like of which has not been created in the land? ISIS Egyptian goddess. ISLAM The Mohammedan religion. ISMAILIA A Moslem sect. JAFFA , Port of Palestine.

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Capital of Palestine. ..The sacred stone in the great Mosque of Mecca. .Supreme head of the Moslem community. Persian word for "gleaning corn." ... Generous, noble, splendid. 路 .. Name of a town in Egypt famous for its ancient places and Temples. . The name given by the Ottoman Turks to St. Demetrius. KAZIM .. This name appears in the papyri of Egypt and refers to KEM the hlack alluvial soil of the Nile valley, suggestive of the fertile land of the Red River Valley of the North at Grand Forks, N.D. This is also the pronunciation of the Arabic interrogative "how much?" .... Capital city of an Egyptian Province, the starting point of KENA the route of the Pilgrims to Mecca. Region east of Palestine (trans-Jordania; a city east of the KERAK .. Dead Sea.) .A place of pilgrimage west of the Euphrates. KERBELA .. The chief city of the Sudan. KHARTUM KHEDIVE. .. Title of Turkish viceroys in Egypt. 路 .. Country in Central Asia. KHIVA .. 路 .. Signifies "portion" or one's unalterable lot in life and KISMET .. IIsed in English to imply "fate." KORA. .. . .. An ancient town in India. KOREIN. . . Arabic for "litlle horn." KOSAIR ... Seaport on the African coast of the Red Sea. LU LU. . . . Pearl. LUXOR ... Ancient city in upper Egypt. MAHI .. Turkish word of Persian derivation meaning "fish." MASKAT .Seaport on the Gulf of Oman. MECCA Sacred city of the Mohammedans, capital of Arabia. MEDIA .Town in Algeria. MEDINAH .. Sacred city of the Mohammedans. MELHA Arabic, "main hody of the sea." MIDIAN ~i?~~c~l nam~ of a part of northwest Arabia. MIRZA. . . . . . . . .. Sir m PerSIan. MIZPAH Place name in Palestine. MOCHA. . . Small seaport on coast of Red Sea. MOHAMMED . Founder of religion of Islam. MOILA .. . Elevated to higher dignity or honor. MOOLAH. . . Title for one learned in the teachings of the Koran. MOROCCO A part of North Africa. MOSLAH Arabic, "He was all right." MOSLEM. . Member of Islamic faith. MOUNT SINAI. . . . Mountain whence the Decaloguc was promulgated. MURAT. . . Name of an Arab tribe. NAJA "Saved," or dynasty of Abysinnian Mamluks. NEMESIS. . . Goddess of retribution or vengeance. NILE River in Egypt. NUR Arahic, "Heavenly light." OASIS Fertile spot in the desert. OLEIKA Problcmatic; conceivably the diminutive of alakah. OMAR.. . Personal name. ORAK Perhaps Irak (Mesopotamia). ORIENTAL. Pertaining to the Orient or East.

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OSIRIS. OSMAN PALESTINE

....... Chief of the Egyptian gods. · .. ,Personal name; the first Turkish conqucror. .. A part of Asia Minor now occupied by the Israelites; thc name means "the land of the Philistines." PHILAE .. · .. An islet in the river Nile. PYRAMID . ..... A tomb for ancient Egyptian rulers. . .Title of Indian ruler or prince. RAJAH . . Name of seyeral Egyptian Pharaohs. RAMESES RIZPAH. · .. Biblical name. SAHARA · .. A desert in Africa. , .. Arabic salutation meaning "peace." SALAAM. · .. Name of a famous Sultan of Egypt. meaning "the good SALADIN in religion." · .. A short, curvcd sword. SCIMITAR .. A legendary conqueror of the world and the name of SESOSTRIS. several Pharaohs of the twenty-first dynasty. . . . A fabulous monster formed by the head of a king on an SPHINX. animal's body. . . . . . . . .Area of sub-Saharan Africa. SUDAN. . .. The name of a port city at the head of thc Red Sea. SUEZ . . A country in Asia south of Turkey. SyRIA . Native of Syria, or pertaining to Syria. SYRIAN . . Ancient name of Palmyr, a desert city built by King . TADMOR. Solomon. City in Morocco. TANGIER · . , A place in Yaman. TEBALA. The word is of uncertain derivation but is thought to TEHAMA mean "the primeval abyss." TEHRAN Valley between the hills. TIGRIS. . . River flowing into the Persian Gulf. TRIPOLI City on northern coast of Africa. WAHABI. . Islamic sect founded by Mohammed. WA-WA A territory far south on the east bank of the Nile. YAARAB An exclamation signifying, "Oh, Arab!" YELDUZ. . . .Turkish word for "star." ZA-GA-ZIG City of northern Egypt in the Nile delta. ZAMORA Town in the northwest of Spain. ZEMBO Unidentified. ZEM ZEM. . Abundant water. ZENOBIA Queen of Palmyra in Syria. Pilgrimage to holy place of a tomb. ZIYARA ZOR ; An eastern province of Syria. ZORAH Common meaning is "a visit"; and less common is "a slave." ZUHRAH .... .......The Arabic meaning is "flower."

SOJOURNERS COMMITTEE MICHIGAN: The Grand Lodge of Michigan has a Sojourners Committee which can do a great deal of good for the fraternity. However, it would appear that it is having difficulties making a go of it: For these reasons inquiries for visitations of sojourning Brethren thru the State have been almost nil, and the substitute chairman has concentrated on out of State requests. From our Lodj?:es in Michigan we have had names turned in to

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send out of State to the extent that as of April I, 1968 there are 1980 names of sojourning Brothers of Michigan Lodges distributed thm every state in the United States. From September 1, 1967 through March 3 I, 1968 we have had 117 replies, and more are coming in all the time. This is a new type of activity for most Grand Jurisdictions, and although some have been working along the same lines, none have gone to the extent that our Grand Jurisdiction has, and with the thoroughness that we have. It therefore has taken some of the Grand Jurisdictions some time to assimilate our ideas and methods,_ but as they try them out practically, several have expressed interest in our methods, and wish to promote the same program. Of the 537 Lodges in Michigan, only 197 of them are cooperating with us as of this time. We certainly would like the other 340 to get into the work to help us to make our work complete. Let me illustrate: From the Grand Jurisdiction of Illinois we have received from May of 1967 through March of 1968, requests that we call on 66 of their members sojourning in Michigan. These names went to 56 Michigan Lodges just requesting a call on a Brother. Some that had been issued a year ago I tried to follow up with letters, and only received three replies out of seven letters sent, and of the original 56, only 17 Lodges have seen fit to send a reply or make the requested call. This same condition exists in lesser degrees for the States of New Hampshire, Connecticut, Nevada and Missouri. We have, at the moment 81 request".

SOLICITATION MAINE: The Grand Master of Maine is concerned about the matter of Solicitation: There are certain matters which a Grand Master should report to the Craft concerning his activities. However, the purpose of a Grand Master's address is more than to report his activities and decisions. If an address is to serve any useful purpose, then it should contain an honest appraisal of conditions of Masonry and suggest or recommend matters for consideration of the Craft. Some of these observations and recommendations I am about to make, may not be entirely palatable. I am concerned with this matter of solicitation. Both the soliciting of men to join Masonry, and the soliciting by appendant bodies within the Blue Lodges. Both are wrong. Every step we have taken in Masonry. every obstruction we have overcome, has been of our own free will and accord. Masonry has never urged any man to join and it never should. Any man or group of men that even suggests that it is a duty of a Mason to induce a man to join, is acting contrary to our Masonic law. And I am amazed with the callous disregard that a great many Masons have for Ancient Craft 'Masonry when they openly solicit within the Blue Lodge. I shall probably never see the day, but it would be the healthiest thing to happen to Freemasonry, if the concordant bodies would require a petitioner to be a Master Mason in good standing not less than one year before he is qualified to present his petition.

SOUTHERN MASONIC CONFERENCE NORTH CAROLINA: The Grand Lodge of North Carolina believed in the Southern Masonic Conference. The general Chairman said: We in North Carolina believe devoutly and firmly in the Southeastern Masonic Conference. Several years ago North Carolina began visiting the Conference as an observer, and we realized that there was something in this Conference that really challenged our interest and our attention in North Carolina, because there was a

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general feeling that we are all speaking the same language: and by that I mean this: there's a general feeling, and perhaps it's true, that down here in the southeastern States we have the last great bastion, bulwark, stronghold of Freemasonry. and Protestantism. We are gaining in the southeastern States, and we are gaining, I think, because we are advancing our program in the right way. Many states in the Union are losing; many States in the Union are departing from the fundamental principles on which we were founded; fundamental principles on which our government was founded; and I think we have a realization here in the southeastern United States that unless and until we get back to a realization of the importance of these fundamentals, that we are not going to make the progress that should be made, and that must be made, if we are to go forward.

SrATE OF THE CRAFT NEBRASKA: Under the heading of "State of the Craft," the Grand Master of Nebraska suggested that his Grand Lodge had three problems: 1. YOU. We have the tools-the ability and the wages are without limit. Fringe benefits are received by all who really participate. When you must round the SQUARE to fit into a small period of time which you allot to being a Mason-When the LEVEL needs must bend to meet a special situation you find yourself to be in and When the PLUMB has to be discarded for a semi-upright position. Then you are failing to exemplify what Masonry teaches. 2. LEADERSHIP. We all know what it means. We each know that we have the ability. What we fail to understand is that the real leader has to work harder than any of his assistants. Show me a lodge which has failed to hold good, instructive communicationswhich has failed to have any degree work for years and which consistently dropped in the number of Masons on its Rolls, and it will not be too hard for me to show you a Lodge that has not had effective leadership. 3. COMMUNICATION. This I found to be lacking in too many lodges. Too often we find the lodges shoving all of the details off on to its secretary. The hospital and sick visitations are given to a small committee. Meetings and special events are known to those who attended the last communication when they were announced. I found one brother who lived in the town where his lodge was located and who did not know the name of either the Master or the Secretary of the lodge. Each lodge has its special problems of communication, but a real leader will find a way.

NORTH DAKOTA: The Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota concludes his report on the State of the Craft with the following: Our membership picture is undoubtedly of foremost concern. The figures wiII be available in written form, and show that our membership on the first of this year was 12,420, a n~t loss of 251 from the prior year. We can play games with figures and say that if this loss continues, there wiII be no Lodge fifty years from now. I trust that we all know there is no basis for such pessimism, and that the same doleful song relative to membership was heard fifty years ago. Both collectively, and in our influence, we are today stronger than ever, for strength is not measured by quantity alone. Our numbers move in cycles. In the darker periods of history, when our membership suffers a temporary decline, it is a far greater misfortune for the rest of the world than it is for those who stand firm

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and loyal in their principles. "His strength was as the strength was as the strength of ten, because his heart was pure." If you doubt this, plea<;e read the Short Talk Bulletin, Vol. XLVI of April, 1968, No.4, which recounts in graphic manner the misfortunes and persecution about 130 years ago, when even a number of Grand Lodges ceased to function, and it seemed as though Freemasonry was about to be completely destroyed. Nevertheless it revived and is today the most powerful and most numerous fraternal organization of its kind in the world, and like a mighty mountain fortress, it remains an Institution which will continue to outlive the fortunes of Kings and the mutations of Empires. OHIO: The Grand Lodge of Ohio heard this from its Public Relations Committee, and we are heartily in agreement that no committee can prevent a loss in membership: 'Ve have shown a loss of 14,000 members in the last eight years. There was a time when I thought that public relations and membership went hand in hand. I have changed my thinking somewhat. The great Grand Lodge of New York had all the public relations possibilities known to man. They had the Empire State Mason; they have operated cruises, they had an exhibit at the World's Fair, yet they have shown losses far exceeding ours. It is because of their large loss that we are the largest Jurisdiction in these United States. It seems to me, my Brethren, that no committee on public relations can do the work. I think it is up to each individual Mason-any man who puts an emblem on his coat lapel-to consider himself part of our public relations and conduct himself in such a manner that he is a credit to our Fraternity. May I say this in closing, "Let your light so shine upon men that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." VERMONT: The Grand Master of Vermont began his statement concerning the State of the Fraternity with these words: In a period of an expanding economy and ever-increasing population the contillUing trend to decreased membership, and activity, in our Constituent Lodges there is an area in which all of us must enlist our united talents and expend our utmost efforts. 'Vith our long and noble history of achievements, with our heritage of freedom, honesty, integrity, patriotism, pride of workmanship, acceptance of responsibility, reverence for deity, steadfastness, virtuous conduct and zeal, dare we stand ildy by, and, through indifference, indolence and lack of interest be路 queath to following generations a legacy of fiscal irresponsibility and moral bankruptcy? One answer to our dilemma, if such it be, may be a long, hard look into our mirror. Does the man who stares back at you stand unequivocally, and unreservedly, on his convictions regarding dedication to ideals, dignity of labor, fidelity to trust, honor, justice, respect for the rights of others and temperate habits?

TRUMAN HONORED Former President and M.W. Brother Harry S Truman was honored by the Salvation Army in July of 1969. The following appeared. in the "War Cry": THE SALVATION ARMY paid a call on an old friend recently, and they exchanged expressions of goodwill and mutual esteem. Former President Harry S Truman sat in a chair on his front porch in Independence, Mo., while the Chicago Staff Band played a lO-minute concert, including "Hail to the Chief," then walked out to the front gate to greet the Salvationists and receive a commemorative plaque.

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"I wish to thank you for this fine visit," Mr. Truman said. "I will repeat what I have said before, that The Salvation Army is an organization that cannot be duplicated; we couldn't get along without it." Lt.-Colonel Harold Crowell, divisional commander for Kansas and Western Missouri, shook hands with the former chief executive and presented him with the plaque. "We of The Salvation Army," Lt.-Colonel Crowell said, "feel that in President Truman we have not only a staunch friend, but a devoted ally in our fight against poverty, heartache and evil. In recognition of his service to mankind we humbly present this plaque." The plaque was wood decoupage bearing on its face the words and music of "Onward, Christian Soldiers" and a brass recognition bar stating that it was presented to President Truman with appreciation. In his presentation remarks Lt.-Colonel Crowell commented that the first contact between President Truman and The Salvation Army was in France during World War 1. He also quoted a World War II speech in which Mr. Truman called the Army "one ~f the most powerful spiritual forces in the world today." Mrs. Truman stood on the porch during the short concert and presentation. In addition to "Hail to the Chief,'~ the Chicago Staff Band played two marches, "Ransomed of the Lord" and "Camp Fellowship," and hymn tune arrangements, "St. Catherine" and "Abide with Me." The Truman visit was a highlight of the band's weekend trip to the Kansas and Western Missouri Division, which included music festivals in Leavenworth, Kansas City, Mo., and Wichita; the laying of the cornerstone for a new corps building in Leavenworth; and Sunday services at the Federal Penitentiary and Kansas State Prison in Leavenworth, and the Wichita Citadel Corps.

UNIVERSAL LEAGUE OF FREEMASONS The Universal League of Freemasons is said to have been created in 1905, or about this time, and has headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The American headquarters is said to be in El Paso, Texas. GEORGIA: The Foreign Correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Georgia comments at some length about this society. He says: Apparently the V.L.F. gathers its members from all types of Masonic Bodies, regular or irregular, without discrimination or care as to source. It obviously hopes to become some day a sort of super type "one world" Masonic government.

Correspondent Callaway goes on to say: The secretary of the V.S. group in an unsolicited and unacknowledged letter to him stated on August 2, 1968: "I do not feel that Masonry has brought me closer to God, for frankly I do not know what 'God' is (quote marks are his) nor does anybody else; and the term 'closer to God' barnes me. Just another cliche which 'sounds good.''' The letter from which this is quoted was in regard to his comments about a Lodge of Research Paper which he happened to see and to comment on. Several Grand Lodges have banned their members from membership or participation in this U.L.F., the latest being the edict of the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. In August, 1968, the Right WorshipfUl Grand Master of Pennsylvania, Brother John K. Young, issued an Edict prohibiting Pennsylvania Freemasons from any form of activity with this League; that any Pennsylvania member now belonging must renounce his membership in the V.L.F. or face

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Masonic charges. The Grand Master cited a previous action by the United Grand Lodge of England with reference to the U.L.F. The U.S. Group Secretary and Representative, as said above, is a resident of El Paso, Texas, and by all accepted theories of Masonic law he is subject to the Masonic law of the Grand Lodge of Texas while he resides within that Grand Jurisdiction. After several altercations with the Grand Lodge of Texas and a flat refusal to acknowledge the Masonic jurisdiction of that Grand Lodge over him, he was cited and tried by a Grand Lodge of Texas Committee and was sentenced to five years suspension from all right'; -and privileges of Freemasonry. At this writing the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island has taken no action on the move by the G.L. of Texas. In view of the foregoing information the U.L.F:s U.S. Representative and Secretary is even now -beyond the pale of Masonic converse hy any member of the Craft in Georgia. NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the so-called Universal League of Freemasons be declared persona non grata in this Grand Jurisdiction, and that any members of the Craft in Georgia who may happen to be Ipembers of the League be directed to immediately terminate their membership in said League.

MICHIGAN: The Grand Lodge of Michigan heard this from its Fraternal Correspondent relative to the V.L.F.: During the past year there seems to have been even a greater number of communications received from the above named organization. It has never been acceptable to regular Masonic groups and no Grand Lodges on the North American continent extend recognition. . The purpose of the material reaching Michigan Masons is to simply recruit members, and we recommend caution in this respect, since it is clear that it is not very discriminate in seeking members, because many of its members路 are from clandestine and spurious bodies which have never been recognized by regular world I'reemasonry. In thinking of the future of the Fraternity, it should be fairly obvious that a unified brotherhood, firmly founded on the principal tenets of the Craft, is eminently necessary at all times if we are to build for brotherly love throughout this great worldwide brotherhood of ours.

UNUSUAL ARKANSAS: Not many lodges, fortunately, are destroyed by a tornado. However, it may be considered a bit unusual for a lodge to have its building destroyed by such a storm. It is even more unusual for a lodge to be twice destroyed by a tornado. This happened to Sam William Lodge No. 89 in Arkansas, as reported by the Grand Master: Soon after I was elected into the Grand Lodge Line this Lodge was destroyed completely by a tornado and rebuilt. I attended the laying of the Cornerstone. It was again destroyed by a tornado and on April 6, 1968 I had the pleasure of laying another commemorative stone in the New building. l'ortunately Insurance on the building was enough with contributions from the membership to rebuild.

DELAWARE: The Grand Master of Delaware raised his own son to the sublime Degree of Master Mason: A dispensation was granted Granite Lodge No. 34 to hold its stated November 14, 1967, meeting in Scottish Rite Cathedral in Wilmington for the purpose of conferring the Master Mason Degree on two Fellowcraft Members. At the request

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of Worshipful Master Millard Hollett, your Grand Lodge Officers conferred the degree on Brothers Louis Goldstein and on a rather large young man who stood six foot, eight inches tall and weighed about two hundred and forty pounds. He bore the likeness and the name of your Grand Master. Yes, Brother Elmer W. Randall, III, better known as "Pete" was raised in due and ancient form by the Grand Master and his Staff. This was believed to be the first time that a Grand Master of Delaware had raised his own son. To the brethren of Granite Lodge, I am deeply grateful for the unusual privilege.

VIET NAM NEW HAMPSHIRE: The Grand Lodge of New Hampshire has a committee on Viet Nam Service Men. This is an extremely worthwhile committee which provides Masonic communication with New Hampshire brethren serving their country in that far away place. The committee, composed of but one dedicated brother, reports on its work and outlines its problems. From personal experience during the past two and one-half years, during which time I have corresponded with every New Hampshire Mason whose address has been furnished me, I know these men greatly appreciate hearing from their Brethren here at home. During the current year I have corresponded three times with all Masons whose addresses I have. I have seen to it that each of these Brethren also received a copy of our Grand Lodge Education Bulletin. At the present time I am readying a special Holiday Greeting to all our Masonic Brethren in Viet Nam and it will be mailed shortly. My greatest concern at the present moment is that the Postal Authorities have recently returned to me at least three names and addresses which are no longer correct and I have not been able to find a corrected and current mailing address. Thus such Brethren will not be receiving a greeting from this Grand Lodge. This leads to a single, simple request in two parts: First, may I urge that the Secretary of each of our Constituent Lodges make sure that I have the up-to-the-minute address of any Member of their Lodge who may be serving in Viet Nam so that we may keep in touch with them. Second, it is imperative to good Masonic Service that each Secretary notify.me immediately if he knows of a changed address of some Member of his Lodge for whom I had an earlier address. Our service to our Country may well be limited to an active support of those who are on the "fields of battle" many miles from our home-land. They need to know that we are back of them and one way to demonstrate such support is to see that they receive our letters and our greetings. This is my task to perform ... but to do it I need the help of the Masons of New Hampshire.

SOUTH CAROLINA: The Grand Lodge of South Carolina is actively supporting our men in Viet Nam: The latter part of October, 1967, a letter addressed to the Grand Secretary was received in the Grand Lodge Office from Captain (Brother) Walter S. Hair, Commanding Officer of the Headquarters & Headquarters 212th Combat Support Aviation Battalion, Vietnam, which read as follows: To: Grand Secretary Grand Lodge A.F.M. Columbia, South Carolina

October 23, 1967

Dear Brethren: I am writing to ask if the Grand Lodge of South Carolina would sponsor my

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Company here in Vietnam. Many of the companies receive magazines, books, newspapers and pencils from different Lodges throughout the states. Since I am a member of Greenwood Lodge No. 91, A.F.M. and Commanding Office of Hq & Hq ~o., I thought the Grand Lodge of South Carolina would like to undertake the support of this Company. The hardships here in Vietnam are many, and the men of this Company would tlppreciate anything sent to them from the states. lJntil I hear from you I remain, Fraternally yours, sl WALTER S. HAIR Captain Commanding The Grand Secretary met with the Grand Master and discussed this letter with him. The project was approved and six local Mastcr Masons in the Columbia area wcre appointed as a Committee with instructions to work out plans and check details for preparing packages for maling to Captain Hair's Company as soon as the money was available. The Grand Secretary inserted an article in the December Masonic Light giving publicity to the project. In the meantime, the Committee visited Fort Jackson Army Post to question officers and enlisted men recently returned from Vietnam, to determine the type items most needed and which would be most appreciated by soldiers still in Vietnam. A total of $1,123.51 has路 been received to date from Lodges and individuals throughout thc State. Using part of this money, the Committee purchased the recommended items. packed them into 100 individual boxes and mailed them to the Company. Items purchased were: Razors and Blades Bath Soap Tooth Brushes and Paste Comhs Nail Clips Cigarette Ugh ters Salt and Pepper Kool Aid Nestea Chocolate Drink Mix

Writing Paper and EnVelopes Ball Point Pens Playing Cards Plastic Baggies Chewing Gum Coffee and Sugar Sardines Vienna Sausage Cheez Trix Bacon Crisp

The unit received the first shipment and was so well pleased with its contents, a plaque was sent to the Grand Lodge in token of their appreciation. The second shipment was mailed in the middle of April and contained among other items, bath towels, wash cloths, hath soap, additional razor blades, etc. The halallce of funds on hand is $228.18.

VISITATIONS MAIN E: The Grand Master of Maine made what we consider to be the classic report of .the year regarding visitations, which we shall quote in its entirety. Before doing so, however, we are constrained to comment that one proceedings we reviewed contained fifty-two pages of the Grand Master's address, and 26 of these were devoted to visitations. We also noted time and again where it would appear that the Grand Master's wife was as much a

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part of the VIsItations as the Grario Master himself. Occasionally, it crosses the mind of this reviewer that a Grand Master with pages and pages of visitations must in some way be in cahoots with a printer, or have extensive interests in the paper industry. Now, for the report of the Grand Master of Maine: Again this year I have not appended to my address a list of the dates and places of my visitations. It will prove nothing. And I am not about to embark upon a recital of visitations I have made the last year. All visits made by the Grand Master are important. Masonry is a personal thing and personal contact accomplishes more than the written word. It is essential that all Grand Lodge officers travel throughout the Jurisdiction and meet and talk with as many brethren as possible. In addition to. dedications of new temples, several anniversary celebrations and receptions, I attended fifteen District Meetings in the State. Based upon these experiences and the personal contacts with many brethren, I shall make certain observations and recommendations during the course of this address.

WORLD MASONIC CONFERENCE PENNSYLVANIA: The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania considered the following information on a proposed 'tV'orld Conference, together with the recommendations of its Committee on Correspondence: The Interamerican Masonic Confederation, whose membership includes all the Regular Grand Lodges of Latin America, at its VIIth Interamerican Conference of Symbolic Masonry held in 1967 in Bogota, passed a resolution proposing the establishment of a 'VorId Conference of Representatives of Symbolic Masonry. The Executive Secretary of the Interamerican Masonic Confederation, Brother Eduardo Rincon Gallardo of Mexico City, has accordingly directed to our Grand Lodge a letter requesting our opinion of this proposal. The idea of a 'World Conference of Symbolic Masonry was f1rst proposed by Brother Hipolito Marcano, M.W. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Puerto Rico and former President of the Interamerican Masonic Confederation, at its meeting in 1964 in Lima, Peru. I represented the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania at that meeting and reported the events of the Conference, including Brother Marcano's ideas about a 'World Conference. (Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, 1964, pages 148-157.) In the interest of promoting harmony throughout the Craft and a better understanding by all peoples of the world of what Freemasonry is and stands for, your Committee would recommend to this Grand Lodge that it approve in principle a program of World Conferences of Symbolic Masonry; subject, however, to certain basic conditions, notably the following: 1) that the WorId Conferences be held regularly at lO-year intervals, preferably rotating their site through Europe, Latin America and North America. 2) that invitations to attend the first World Conference be extended only to (a) Grand Lodges in Latin America that are members of the Interamerican Masonic Confederation; (0) Grand Lodges in North America that are now included in tbe Grand Masters Conference of Nortb America; (c) Grand Lodges of Europe now considered regular by a majority of the Grand Lodges of Europe; (d) Grand Lodges of Africa, Asia and Australia now recognized by one or more North American Grand Lodges. 3) that attendance at the Conference by representatives of Grand Lodges not now in amity with each other he in no way construed as implying recognition. 4) that no resolution passed at slIch a World Conference be in any way binding

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on any Grand Lodge, whether or not its representative at the Conference voted for the resolution; every Grand Lodge is and must remain sovereign, and free to adopt or reject any resolution of the Conference. 5) that the official languages of the Conference be English, French and Spanish, and that simultaneous translation in those languages be mandatory. Your Committee offers this resolution: RESOLVED. That the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania approves in principle a program of World Conferences of Symbolic Masonry, subject, however, to certain basic conditions consistent with those above stated.

STATISTICAL NORTH DAKOTA: The Grand Secretary of North Dakota presented the following totals in his very fine proceedings referred to this reviewer: COMPARATIVE STATISTICS OF GRAND LODGES IN

1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 ............ 1968 • • • • •0

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UNITED STATES

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4,062,743 4,032,882 4,005,558 3.976,920 3,941,788 3,904,436

23,940· 29,861· 27,324· 28,638· 35,132· 37,352'"

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The loss in the United States is a bit shocking, to say the least. It truly is a matter for concern when we consider how the population is increasing. Our numbers are becoming less and less. The report also shows the following figures on Canada: CANADA 1967-68

Province Alberta .... British Columbia Canada (Ontario) .. Manitoba ..... '.. , . New Brunswick ' Nova Scotia , . Prince Edward Islandt Quebec , Saskatchewan ,

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Members

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181 167 633 121 50

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ALABAMA: One Hundred Forty-Eighth Annual Communication; 'Montgomery, November 19, 1968; 436 Lodges; 1,891 Raised; 74,432 Members; 87 net loss; Missouri was represented; W. Hale Armistead, Grand Master presiding; Howard E. Blackwell, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Montgomery, November 18, 1969. ARIZONA: Eighty-Seventh Annual Communication; Phoenix, April 28, 1969; 65 Lodges; 377 Raised; 14,171 Members; 226 net gain; Missouri was represented; George M. Reese, Grand Master presiding; Thomas D. Henderson, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Valley of the Sun, April 27, 1970. • New figures not available.

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ARKANSAS: One Hundred Twenty-Seventh Annual Communication; Little Rock, November 19, 1968; 378 Lodges; 1,080 Raised; 52,514 Members; 384 net loss; Missouri was represented; Ormand B. Shaw, Grand Master presiding; R. Bruce Spencer, Jr., Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Little Rock, November 18, 1969. CALIFORNIA: One Hundred Nineteenth Annual Communication; San Francisco, October 14, 1968; 711 Lodges; 4,638 Raised;' 239,745 Members; 2,089 net loss; Eugene S. Hopp, Grand Master presiding; Robert A. Crigler, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, San Francisco, October 13, 1969. COLORADO: One Hundred Seventh Annual Communication; Denver, January 23, 1968; 170 Lodges; 820 Raised; 45,366 Members; 534 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Charles T. Gore, Grand Master, presiding; Stewart A. Shafer, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Denver, January 28, 1969. CONNECTICUT: One Hundred Eightieth Annual Communication; Hartford, April 3, ]968; ]36 Lodges; 9]0 Raised; 44,229 Members; 513 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Harry E. Bellini, Grand Master presiding; Gail L. Smith, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Hartford, April 2, 1969. . DELAWARE: One Hundred Sixty-Third Annual Communication; Dover, October 2, ]968; 29 Lodges; 233 Raised; 9,220 Members; 38 net gain; Missouri was not represented; Elmer W. Randall, Grand Master presiding; Warren F. Schueler, Sr., Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Newport, October 1, 1969. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: One Hundred Fifty-Eighth Annual Communication; Washington, May 8, 1968; 48 Lodges; 124 Raised; 18,515 Members, 659 net loss; Missouri was not represented; William P. Jacobs, Grand Master presiding; Milton D. Korman, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Washington, May 7, 1969. FLORIDA: One Hundred Thirty-Ninth Annual Communication; JacksonviIIe, April 23, 1968; 426 Lodges; 2,321 Raised; 74,971 Members; 669 net gain; Missouri was not represented; J. T. Rouse, Jr., Grand Master presiding; Clyde S. McLaren, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Jacksonville, April 22, 1969. GEORGIA: One Hundred Eighty-Second Annual Communication; Macon, October 22, 1968; 472 Lodges; 2,808 Raised; 96,864 Members; 156 net loss; Missouri was represented; Raymond B. Muse, Grand Master presiding; Durward B. Mercer, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Macon, October 28, 1969. IDAHO: One Hundred First Annual Communication; Idaho Falls, September 17, 1968; 85 Lodges; 234 Raised; 14,493 Members; 217 net loss; Missouri. was not represented; Gifford R. Shaffer, Grand Master presiding; Adrian Bomert, Grand Master elect; Next ,Annual, Moscow, September 16, 1969. INDIANA: One Hundred Fifty-First Annual Communication; Indianapolis, May 21, 1968; 549 Lodges; 3,293 Raised; 175,962 Members; 1,445 net Joss; Missouri was represented; John W. Bloxsome, Grand Master presiding; Robert M. Seibel, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Indianapolis, May 20, 1969. IOWA: One Hundred Twenty-Fourth Annual Communication; Des Moines, September 18, 1968; 535 Lodges; 1,562 Raised; 85,181 Members; 1,255 net loss; R. Kenneth Miller, Grand Master presiding; Edwin A. Hamilton, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Cedar Rapids, September 17, 1969. KENTUCKY: One Hundred Sixty-Eighth Annual Communication; LouisviIIe, October 15, 1968; 469 Lodges; 2,716 Raised; 99,989 Members; 180 net loss; Missouri was represented; James B. Patrick, Grand Master presiding; John W. Chandler, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Louisville, October 21, 1969. LOUISIANA: One Hundred Fifty-Seventh Annual Communication; New Orleans, February 4, 1968; 285 Lodges; 1,372 Raised; 51.102 Members; 74 net loss; Missouri was represented; A. J. Lewis, Grand Master presiding; David S. Hartman, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, New Orleans, February 3, 1969. MAINE: One Hundred Forty-Ninth Annual Communication; Portland, May 7, 1968; 879 Raised; 45,672 Members; 423 net loss; Missouri was represented; M. Don-

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aId Gardner, Grand Master presiding; Harold L. Chute, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Portland, May 6, 1969. MARYLAND: One Hundred Eighty-Second Annual Communication; Baltimore, November 19, ]968; 45 Lodges; 388 Raised; 47,657 Members; 152 net loss; Missouri was represented; 'V. Norman Penn, Grand Master presiding; William B. Stansbury, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, 'Baltimore, November 18, 1969. l\UCHIGAN: One Hundred Forty-Second Annual Communication; Detroit, May 28, 1968; 540 Lodges; 3,130 Raised; 162,166 Members; 2,050 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Ivan E. Addis, Grand Master presiding; Milo E. Underhill, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Detroit, May 27, 1969. MISsiSSIPPI: One Hundred Fiftieth Annual Communication; Jackson, February 13, 1968; 310 Lodges; 1,286 Raised; 49,937 Memhers; 46 net loss; Missouri was represented; A. Doty Bailey, Grand Master presiding; T. O. Gore, Jr., Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Jackson, February 11, 1969. MONTANA: One Hundrcd Second Annual Communication; Miles City, June 28, 1968; 142 Lodges; 352 Raised; 22,910 Members; 619 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Harry D. Loucks, Grand Master presiding; Emil K. Eliason, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Havre, June 27, ]969. NEBRASKA: One Hundred Eleventh Annual Communication; Hastings, June 4, 1968; 264 Lodges; 683 Raised; 43,433 Members; 536 net Joss; Missouri was rcpresented; John A. Bottorf, Grand Master presiding; Norris W. LaHman, Grand Mastcr elect; Next Annual, Omaha, June 3, 1969. NEW MEXICO: Ninety-First Annual Communication; Albuquerque, March 18, ]968; 65 Lodges; 262 Raised; 14,839 Members; ]05 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Oscar E. L. Newman, Grand Master presiding; James 11. Gibson, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Santa l~e, March 17, 1969. NORTH' CAROLINA: One Hundred Eighty-First Annual Communication; Raleigh, April 16, ]968; 376 Lodges; 2,373 Raised; 66,827 Members; 871 net gain; A!fred A. Kafer, Jr., Grand Master presiding; Robert N. Bass, J r., Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Raleigh, April 15, 1969. NORTH DAKOTA: Seventy-Ninth Annual Communication; Fargo, June 17, 1968; 120 Lodges; 243 Raised; 12,420 Members; 251 net loss; Gilbert M. Movius, Grand Master presiding; Hayden M. Williams, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Grand Forks, June 16, 1969. OHIO: One Hundred Fifty-Ninth Annual Communication; Toledo, October] I, 1968; 677 Lodges; 5,357 Raised; 268,508 Members; 2,238 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Dona]d E. Kretzinger, Grand Master presiding; Robert A. Hinshaw, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Columbus, October 17, 1969. OKLAHOMA: Sixtieth Annual Communication; Shawnee, February 13, 1968; 366 Lodges; 1,2]9 Raised; 78,559 Members; 1,619 net Joss; Missouri was represented; J. Quimby Wilson, Grand Master presiding; .J. Clay Thrash, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Guthrie, February 11, 1969. OREGON: One Hundred Eighteenth Annual Communication; Portland, June ]2, 1968; ]92, Lodges; 582 Raised; 40,] 17 Members; 657 net Joss; Missouri was not represented; Alfred B. Holmes, Grand Master presiding; Warren A. McMinimee, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Portland, June 11, 1969. PENNSYLVANIA: One Hundred Eighty-Third Annual Communication; Philadelphia, December 27, 1968; 610 Lodges; 5,317 Raised; 247,364 Members; 2,006 net loss; Missouri was not represented; John K. Young, Grand Master presiding; John K. Young, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Philadelphia, December 26, 1969. SOUTH CAROLINA: One Hundred Thirty-First Annual Communication; Greenville, April 25, 1968; 316 Lodges; 2,635 Raised; 63,551 Members; ],163 net gain; Missouri was represented; R. Lewis Smith, Grand Master presiding; \Villiam R. Grimhall, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Charleston, April 24, 1969.

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SOUTH DAKOTA: Ninety-Fourth Annual Communication; Aberdeen, June 11, 1968; 162 Lodges; 277 Raised; 18,136 Members; 401 net loss; Mi~souri was represented; Charles A. Howard, Jr., Grand Master presiding; John N. Thompson, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Sioux Falls, June 10, 1969. TENNESSEE: One Hundred Fifty-Fourth Annual Communication; Nashville, March 27, 1968; 389 Lodges; 2,778 Raised; 93,998 Members; 584 net gain; Daniel P. Henegar, Grand Master presiding; James Philip Quisenberry, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Nashville, March 26, 1969. UTAH: Ninety-Sixth Annual Communication; Salt Lake City, Jaunary 29, 1968; 31 Lodges; 122 Raised; 6,582 Members; 136 net loss; Missouri wast not represented; Francis W. Douglas, Grand Master presiding; Harvey L. Riggle, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Salt Lake City, February 3, 1969. VERMONT: One Hundred Seventy-Fifth Annual Communication; Burlington, June 12, 1968; 101 Lodges; 307 Raised; 16,522 Members; 197 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Floyd M. Lawton, Grand Master presiding; Frederick L. Laite, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Burlington, June 11, 1969. VIRGINIA: One Hundred Ninety-First Annual Communication; .Richmond, February II, 1968; 344 Lodges; 1,642 Raised; 71,211 Members; 79 net loss; Missouri was represented; Jesse A. White, Grand Master presiding; Julian C. Roden, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Richmond, February 10, 1969. WASHINGTON: One Hundred Eleventh Annual Communication; Seattle, June 18, 1968; 286 Lodges; 1,000 Raised; 63,329 Members; 1,207 net loss; Missouri was represented; Audley F. Mahaffey, Grand Master presiding; Robert L. Gilmore, Grand Master elect. WEST VIRGINIA: One Hundred Fourth Annual Communication; Clarksburg, October 16, 1968; 162 Lodges; 1,016 Raised; 47,369 Members; 208 net loss; Missouri was represented; G. Glenwood Brown, Grand Master presiding; George W. Boyd, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Wheeling, October 13, 1969. WISCONSIN: One Hundred Twenty-Fourth Annual Communication; Milwaukee, June 11, 1968; 298 Lodges; 948 Raised; 55,406 Members; 1,162 net loss; Missouri was represented; Robert V. Osborne, Grand Master presiding; Perry A. Risberg, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Milwaukee, June 10, 1969. WYOMING: Ninety-Fourth Annual Communication; Cheyenne, August 26, 1968; 55 Lodges; 179 Raised; 12,509 Members; 185 net loss; Missouri was not represented; Raymond L. Dennis, Grand Master presiding; Otto Kosbay, Grand Master elect; Next Annual, Lander, August 25, 1969.

INDEX Acacia: 4c Alabama: statistical, 72c Appendant bodies: Maine, 7c; Nebraska, 7c Arizona: adequacy of Freemasonry, 5c; statistical, 72c Arkansas: data processing report, 20c; nineteenth century Masonry, 43c; statistical, 73c Attacks on Freemasonry: 8c Awards: 8c California: adopts Grand Master lapel pin, 30c; commercial, 16c; cornerstone comments, 17c; Cuba, 18c; financial, 25c; statistical, 73c Catholics join Masonry: 9c; Georgia comments, lOc; Indiana comments, llc Centennials: Wyoming plans, 12c Charity: Connecticut, 13c; Maine, 13c; South Carolina, 13c Clandestine Masonry: 14c; Washington comments, 14c; Wisconsin comments, 15c Colorado: statistical, 73c Commercialism: California recommends, 16c Connecticut: charity, 13c; financial, 26c; medicare report, 41c; statistical, 73c Concurrent jurisdiction: 17c Cornerstones: 17c Criteria for recognition: 17c Cuba: California report, 18c; Florida report, 19c; Indiana report, 19c Data processing: 20c Delaware: statistical, 73c DeMolay: 21c; Connecticut reports, 23c; Michigan foundation, 23c; N. Car. DeMolay movement, 23c; Oregon DeMolay active, 44c; Tennessee supports financially, 24c District of Columbia: statistical, 73c Financial: California-studies Grand Lodge, 25c; Connecticut facts, 26c; Iowa funds, 26c; Louisiana responsi-bility, 26c; Montana dues, 26c; program,27c Fire: 27c Florida: Cuba, 19c Fraternal relations: 27c Funeral Service: California comments, 28c; Michigan adopts, 28c Georgia: Freemasonry and. Catholicism, lOc; oldest lodge, 47c; statistical, 73c Gold lapel pin: 30c Grand Master,29c

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Half-naked Washington: 31c Hershey, Lewis B.: 8c High Twelve Clubs: 32c Hoover, J. Edgar: receives medal of honor,8c Idaho: maintenance specialists, 38c; statistical, 73c Image of Masonry: 32c Indiana: Caleb B. Smith medal, 8c; Cuba, 19c; medicare report, 42c; statistical, 73c Insignia on Automobiles: 34c Iowa: adopts monthly reports, 43c; fi路 nancial, 26c; statistical, 73c Israel: South Dakota comments, 33c Jurisprudence: 33c Kentucky: statistical, 73c Kit Carson: 34c

Ladies' Masonry: 36c Life membership: 36c List of members: 37c Liquor: 36c Literate candidates: 9c . Lodge size: 37c Louisiana: financial, 26c; Grand Orator, 3c; literate candidates, 9c; statistical, 73c Maryland: statistical, 74c Maine: appendant bodies, 73c; charity, 13c; statIstical, 73c Maintenance specialists: 38c Masonic education: 39c Masonic Home: 39c Masonic Priest: 43c Medals: 41c Medicare: 41c Michigan: Fraternal relations, 4c; J. Fairbairn Smith, 42c; statistical, 74c Military lodge: 42c Mississippi: criteria for recognition, 17c; statistical, 74c Missouri: New Scottish Rite, 58c Montana: financial, 26c; statistical, 74c Monthly reports: 43c Nebraska: appendant bodies, 7c; statistical, 74c New Mexico: statistical, 74c Nineteenth century Masonry: 43c North Carolina: statistical, 74c North Dakota: statistical, 74c Ohio: statistical, 74c Oklahoma: statistical,74c Oldest Lodge: 47c

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Oldest Masons: Missouri veterans, 48c; New Hampshire reports, 49c; New Jersey comments, 49c; Ontario comments, 48c Ontario: oldest Masons, 48c Order of Temple pages: 47c Oregon: concurrent jurisdiction, 17c; office of Grand Master, 29c; statistical, 74c Outside assistance: 40c Pennsylvania: statistical, 74c Prince Hall: 15c Publications: 51c Public school committee: 49c Retirement homes: 52c Ritual: 54c Robert Burns: 5Sc Sales tax on dues: 56c Scholarships: 57c Scottish Rite: 58c Senior Citizens: 59c Shrine Temple names: 60c Smith, Dwight L.: ecumenical advances, 11c Smith, J. Fairbrain: 4c So Carolina: charity, 13c; statistical, 74c S. Dakota: Israel, 33c; statistical, 75c Sojourners committee: 63c Solicitation: 64c Southern Masonic conference: 64c

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State of the Craft: 6.5c Statistical: 72c Stoner, 'Varren N.: comments on Israel, 33c Tennessee: statistical, 85c Texas: acacia, 4c Truman, Harry S.: receives honor, 6& Universal League of Freemasons: Georgia comments, 67c; Michigan comments, 68c Unusual: Arkansas lodge, 68c; Delawa"re raising, 68c Utah: Lodge size, 37c; statistical, 75c Vermont: medal of honor, 8c; statistical, 75c Viet Nam: 69c Virginia: outside assistance, 40c; statistical, 75c Visitations: 70c Ward, John B.: 4c Washington: clandestine Masonry, 14c; statistical, 75c West Gate Lodge: veteran members, 48c West Virginia: statistical, 75c Wisconsin: clandestine Masonry, 15c; statistical, 75c World Masonic Conference: 7lc Wyoming: plans centennial, 12c; statistical, 75c

INDEX TO THE 1969 PROCEEDINGS A

.-\ddress of Grand Master Elvis A. Mooney Acknowledgements ... Consolidation of Weak Lodges Cornerstones and Dedications Deaths Dispensa tions District Deputies The Freemason The Grand Lodge Budget Grand Secretary The Grand Treasurer . Lodges U.D. Masonic Youth Groups Masonic Home of Missouri Membership Oil Masonic Home Board Necrology The Pu blic Schools . Reward for Meritorious Service Scottish Rite Centennial State of the Craft Visitations Administrator of Masonic Home of Missouri Assistant to the Administrator Alphabetical List of Lorlges With District Numbers A Masonic Review . Appointments Amendments to By-Laws

5 18

10 JO IO

16 16 13 15 I4

10 7 9 I4 9

17 8 17 5 10

109 109

112 Ic

105 102

Benediction Biographical Skctch of Grand Master Elvis A. Mooncy Board of Directors of Masollic Home, 1969-1970

106 i 109

20, 81 21, 82

Called From Lahor Called to Labor Closing Credentials (Interim) .

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District Deputy Grand Lecturers, List of, 1969-1970 District Deputy Grand Masters, List of, 1969-1970

110 110

53 81 82

Election of Officers . Entertainment . Expression of Thanks to Bro. Max Roby F

Fifty-Year Buttons Presented

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1969

PROCEEDINGS OF THE G

106 160

Gifts and Greetings Grand Representatives, To and From Missouri Grand Secretary's Tabular Statement 0

124

Installation Introduction of Board of Directors of Masonic Home Introduction of DoD.G.L.'s Introduction of D.D.G.M.'s Introduction of Distinguished Guests Introduction of Distinguished Guests (M~ssouri) Introduction of WOL Bro. J. Don Ewing Introduction of Past Grand Masters Invitation Extended 0

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4 105

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of District Deputy GTand Lecturers of District Deputy Grand Masters of Fifty-Year Buttons Presented of Grand Representatives and Their Addresses of Living Past Grand Masters of This Jurisdiction Li~t of Lodges Alphabetically by Location and Districts Lodge Directory, by Districts 0

lGO 109 112

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Messages Missouri Lodge of Research Officers, 1969-1970

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Officers, Grand Lodge of Missouri, 1969-1970 Officers of Masonic Home, 1969-1970 Opening Other Appointments

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Past Grand Masters, Living Photograph of Grand Master Elvis A. Mooney (1968-1969) Photograph of Grand Master J. Morgan Donelson (1969-1970) Pins Presented Presentations Presentation of Award Presentation of 50-Year Button Proficiency Certificates Proposed Amendments to By-Laws 0

109 Frontispiece 163

82 106 26 27 72 99, 100, 103

R Remarks Remarks Remarks Remarks

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M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W.

Bro. Carroll C. Arnett Bro. Hugh W. Eisenhart Bro. Carmack A. Nelson Bro. Harold Phelps 00

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Remarks by M.W. Bro. John Riley Report of Auditor . Report of Committees on: Appeals and Grievances Building Supervisory Board By-Laws . Chartered Lodges Creden tials . Entertainment of Distinguished Guests Forms and Ceremonies . Fraternal Correspondence George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association Grand Master's Address . Jurisprudence . Lodges Under Dispensation Masonic Boards of Relief ... Masonic Education Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis Mileage and Pcr Diem Necrology Pu blic Schools . Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges Relief and Charity Revision of Constitution Ritual . Sesquicentennial Ways and Means Report of Grand Lecturer Report of Grand Secretary Report of Grand Treasurer Report of the Masonic Home Report of Missouri Lodge of Research Resolutions' . . Results of Election of Directors of the Masonic Home Board Results of Election of Grand Lodge Officers

96 64 79

92 69 80 98 95 95 lc

78 91 104 21

85 83

77 99

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69 71

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OFFICERS

Grand Lodge of Missouri 1969路1970

1. MORGAN DONELSON

M.W. Grand Master Box 211. Princeton. Mo. 64673 WILLIAM H. CHAPMAN Deputy Grand Master 20 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 THOMAS J. DAVIS, JR Senior Grand Warden Box 217, Piedmont, Mo. 63957 W. HUGH McLAUGHLIN Junior Grand Warden 222 Bryant Bldg., 1102 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. 64106 WILLIAM H. UTZ, JR. Grand Treasurer 1208 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 ELMER W. WAGNER Grand Secretary 3681 Lindell Blvd.. St. Louis. Mo. 63108 FREELON K. HADLEY . . . . . . . Grand Leclm'e,' 3412 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64507 WALTER L. WALKER Senior Grand Deacon Walker Bldg., 215 E. Main St., Neosho, Mo. 64850 ROBERT L. McKINNEy Junior Grand Deacon Northeast Missouri State College, Kirksville, Mo. 63501 HERMAN A. ORLICK Senior Grand Steward 1678 Avignon Ct., St. Louis, Mo. 63122 LEWIS C. WES COOK Junior Grand Steward 3233 N.E. Chippewa Dr., Kansas City, Mo. 64116 FIELDING A. POE, JR. .... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Senior Grand Marshal 6616 Pepperidge Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63134 . ..... Junior Grand Marshal JAMES A. NOLAND, JR. Osage Beach, Mo. 65065 ROY H. SANDER ......... Grand Sword Beare" 5091 Clayridge Dr., Building 6, Apt. 314, St. Louis, Mo. 63129 EUGENE STACY Grand Pursuivant 307 15th St., Chillicothe, Mo. 64601 HERBERT E. DUNCAN .. Grand Chaplain 439 W. 58th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64113 J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR. ... . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Chaplain 511 N. Carleton, Farmington, Mo. 63640 JULIUS J. NODEL . Grand Chaplain 560 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63130 CARL L. RADFORD . . . . . . .. Grand Chaplain 2201 W. Walnut St., Springfield, Mo. 65806 CECIL H. HURT Grand Chaplain 114 Dowling St., Hannibal, Mo. 63401 CLARENCE NEWBY Grand Chaplain The Christian Church, Cameron, Mo. 64429 REID M. SWINDLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Grand Chaplain The Christian Church, Fairfax, Mo. 64446 MONK BRYAN .......... Grand Orator 1103 Sunset Dr., Columbia, Mo. 65201 LUCIEN E. MAY Grand Orator Princeton, Mo. 64673 LOREN R. THOMPSON Grand Tiler Washington St., Cainsville, Mo. 64632

The 149th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge will be held in St. LoUis, beginning Monday, September 28, 1970.