1975 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri by Missouri Freemasons

BIOGRAPHICAL HERMAN A. ORLICK: Grand Master, 1974-75 Herman A. Orlick, Glendale, Missouri, was installed as Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri at its 153rd Annual Communication October 1, 1974. Herman August Orlick was born July 13, 1908, in St. Louis, the youngest of six children. On September 4, 1937, he was married to Irene Aurea Rick of Webster Groves. They have one son, J. Warren, born in 1947, who is married and resides at Atlanta, Georgia. Herman and Irene Orlick are members of the Independent Congregational Church. M.W. Brother Orlick retired on July 31, 1973 as Vice-President and Cashier of Mercantile Trust Company in St. Louis, after 49 years and three months service with Missouri's largest bank. Orlick is a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University. For 12 years he served on the Board and Faculty of the American Institute of Banking, the banking educational system. In addition to the customary duties of Cashier and Vice-President, he had responsibility for Customer Relations for his bank. During his years with Mercantile, he addressed over 150 banking groups in Missouri, Illinois, and surrounding states. Active in many civic organizations, Herman A. Orlick has been a committee member of Downtown St. Louis, Inc. since its inception, a former director of Sales and Marketing Executives of Metropolitan St. Louis and for many years its Treasurer. He served on the Executive Committee and as Treasurer of the Convention and Tourist Board of Greater St. Louis. He is a Vice-Chairman of the St. Louis Advisory Board of the Salvation Army and in 1967 served as the General Chairman of the Salvation Army "Tree of Lights." Brother Orlick is a member of many Masonic and Masonic-related Bodies. He received the Degrees in Anchor Lodge No. 443 on October 25, November 22, and December 27, 1933. He was installed as Chaplain on January 10, 1934, and presided as Worshipful Master in 1939. He served Anchor Lodge as Treasurer for 20 years. In 1949, he was appointed Grand Tiler of the Grand Lodge by M.W. Bro. James M. Bradford and was installed by M.W. Past Grand Master Harry S Truman, then the President of the United States. In 1962, he was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the 33rd District, Section B. At the 145th Annual路 Communication of the Grand Lodge he was appointed Junior Grand Marshal by M.W. Bro. RusseIl E. Murray. M.W. Brother Orlick served on the Masonic Home Board for the years 1971-75; as President of the Board in 1973-74 and as Honorary Chairman in 1974-75. He, also, served the Grand Lodge as Chairman of the Committee on Entertainment of Distinguished Guests for six years (1967-72).

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Herman A. Orlick is a member of Cabany Chapter No. 140, Royal Arch Masons; Jeremiah Council No. 48, Royal and Select Masters; St. Aldemar Commandery No. 18, Knights Templar; the Scottish Rite Bodies of St. Louis (he received the rank and decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor, November 12, 1971, and was coroneted an Inspector General Honorary of the Thirty-Third Degree on December 13, 1975); Moolah Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. (member of Moolah Temple Shrine Director's Staff and served as Director of that Unit in 1961); St. Louis Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine; honorary member of DeMolay Legion of Honor; Missouri Lodge of Research; the Square Club of St. Louis and St. Louis County.

GRAND LODGE Ancien~

Free and Accepted

Masons of the State of Missouri •

Official Proceedings One Hundred Fifty-Fourth Annual Communication •

September 29 and 30,1975, A.L. 5975

OFFICERS

Grand Lodge of Missouri 1974-75

M.W. Grand Master 12 Cambridqe Ct.. Glendale, 63122 LEWIS C. WES COOK ' Deputy Grand Master Box 12444, North Kansas City 64116 FIELDING A. POE . . Senior Grand Warden 6616 Pepperidge Dr., Berkeley 63134 JAMES A. NOLAND, JR Junior Grand Warden Osage Beach 65065 WILLIAM H. UTZ, JR. . Grand Treasurer 1208 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph 64501 FRANK A. ARNOLD Grand Secretary 3681 Lindell Blvd.. St. Louis 63108 STANTON T. BROWN . . . . . . . . .. Grand Lecturer ROHte I, Box 225, Buckner 64016 THE REV. J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR. . Senior Grand Deacon 405 Harvard, Mexico 65265 GUS O. NATIONS. . . . . . . ... .... . ... Junior Grand Deacon 130 South Bemiston, Clayton 63105 DR. J. EDWARD BLINN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Senior Grand Steward Box 14, Marshfield 65706 WILLIAM J. HILL Junior Grand Steward 222 Bryant Bldg., 1102 Grand Ave., Kansas City 64106 EARL K. DILLE ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Senior Grand Marshal 310 Woodside Dr., Kirkwood 63122 OLIN S. MCDANIEL . Junior Grand Marshal 117 East School St., Bonne Terre 63628 ISHAM E. GORDON . .. " Grand Sword Bearer 679 Twigwood Dr., Ballwin 63011 CLAUDE PARKHURST Grand Pursuivant 3201 Ringer Rd., St. Louis 63125 THE REV. CARL L. RADFORD....... Grand Chaplain 2201 Walnut St., Springfield 65806 THE REV. CECIL H. HURT . . .. .... .. Grand Chaplain 1545 Orchid Ave., St. Louis 63147 DR. FRANK B. KELLOGG Grand Chaplain 108 Conway Cove Dr., Chesterfield 63017 DR. THOMAS S. MESSER .. Grand Chaplain 909 Normal Ave., Cape Girardeau 63701 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN.. Grand Chaplain 512 S. Meramec, St. Louis 63105 THE REV. M. JOSEPH HIRSCH, III Grand Chaplain 7110 Highway 9, N.W., Kansas City 64152 MAJOR LEON E. TURNER . Grand Chaplain 218 Huntleigh Dr., Kirkwood 63122 JOHN F. NANGLE Grand Orator 9 Southcote Rd., Brentwood 63144 RONALD M. COMPTON . Grand Orator 10725 Kennerly Rd., St. Louis 63128 GEORGE R. SPINDLER Grand Tiler 5531 Eichelberger Ave., St. Louis 63109 HERMAN A. ORLICK

For l'iame-Address Roster of Officers of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, 1975-76, see page 139 and the back cover of this PROCEEDINGS.

One Hundred Fifty-Fourth Annual Communication The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri convened in the 154th Annual Communication on Monday, September 29, 1975 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 3633 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri. M.W. Past Grand Master William H Chapman called the Grand Lodge to order for the presentation of Most Worshipful Grand Master Herman A. Orlick and the Officers of the Grand Lodge. As M.'V. Brother Orlick approadled the East, the Grand Lodge stood and greeted him with a stirring ovation. The Grand Master introduced the Grand Lodge Officers. THE GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FOR 1974-75 Gmnd Masta Deputy Grand Master Senior Grand Warden . junior Gmnd Warden Grand Treasul'er ... Grand Secreta1)' Grand Lecturer .,. Senior Grand Deacon junior Grand Deacon Senior Gmnd Steward Junior Grand Steward Senior Grand Marshal junior Gmnd Marshal Grand Sword Bearer .. Grand Pursuivant Grand Chaplain . Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Gmnd Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Orator . Grand Orat01' . Grand Tiler .

. . . . .. Herman A. Orlick . .. Lewis C. Wes Cook . Fielding A. Poe Dr. James A. Noland, Jr. . William H. Utz, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . .. Frank A. Arnold . . . . . . . . . .. Stanton T. Brown The Rev. J. C. Montgomery, Jr. ............ Gus O. Nations . .. Dr. J. Edward Blinn . . . . . . . . .. William J. Hill . . . . . . . .. Earl K. Dille . , Olin S. McDaniel ............ , Isham E. Gordon . . . . . .. Claude Parkhurst* The Rev. Carl L. Radford The Rev. Cecil H. Hurt . . . . . .. Dr. Frank B. Kellogg Dr. Thomas S. Messer ......... Rabbi Alvan D. Rubint The Rev. M. Joseph Hirsch, lIlt Major Leon E. Turner . ..... , John F. Nanglet Ronald M. Compton . . . . . .. George R. Spindler

â&#x20AC;˘ Hospitalized, unable to attend. t Not present. OPENING

M.W. Grand Master Herman A. Orlick with the officers of the Grand Lodge opened the Annual Communication in accordance with Missouri ritual.

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R.W. Bro. Frank A. Lewis led the brethren in the opening ode. R.vV. Bro. Leon E. Turner, Grand Chaplain, offered the invocation. INTRODUCTION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS

R.W. Bro. J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Senior Grand Deacon, introduced the Past Grand Masters who were present: Forrest C. Donnell (1942-43) Morris E. Ewing (1947-48) Homer L. Ferguson (1951-52) James M. Sellers (1953-54) Orestes Mitchell, .11". (1954-55) Harold M. Jayne (1956-57) Frank P. Briggs (1957-58) Harold O. Grauel (J 959-60)

Martin B. Dickinson (1962-63) George F. Morrison (1964-65) William R. Denslow (1967-68) Elvis A. Mooney (1968-69) .J. Morgan Donelson (1969-70) William H Chapman (1970-71) Thomas .J. Davis, Jr. (1971-72) Walter L. Walker (1973-74)

The Past Grand Masters were accorded Grand Honors. M.W. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: To you distinguished Brethren, how good and how pleasant it is and how comforting it is to me to have you here. The Past Grand Masters of Missouri were escorted to the East where they were greeted by the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master. The Grand Master thanked the Grand Lodge for helping him to greet the Past Grand Masters of Missouri. INTRODUCTION OF GRAND MASTERS OF OTHER GRAND LODGES

R.W. Bro. Gus O. Nations, Junior Grand Deacon, introduced the Grand Masters of other Grand Lodges: M.W. M.\V. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W.

Bro. Harold Hultman, Grand Master of Nebraska Bro. Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master of Kansas Bro. Gordon C. Hascall, Grand Master of Iowa Bro. George R. Baddour, Grand Master of Tennessee Bro. R. Gay Price, Grand Master of Kentucky Bro. Alden H. Jones, Grand Master of Washington

The Grand Masters were accorded Grand Honors. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, how delighted we are with your VISIt to our Grand Lodge in Missouri. We bid you a hearty welcome, and I know the brethren of Missouri extend you an equally hearty welcome. The visiting Grand Masters were conducted to the East where the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master greeted them. INTRODUCTION OF GRAND OFFICERS OF OTHER GRAND LODGES

R."V. Bro. J. Edward Blinn, Senior Grand Steward, introduced the Grand Officers of other Grand Lodges: R.W. R.W. R.W. R.W. R.W.

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Ralph D. Walker, Deputy Grand Master of Kansas Albert W. Gyldell, Deputy Grand Master of Illinois Charles T. Jackson, Grand Secretary of Iowa C. W. Reese, Grand Secretary of Oklahoma Richard Lee Adkins, Senior Grand Deacon of Tennessee

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GRAND MASTER ORLICK: To my Missouri Brethren; when we VISIt other Grand Lodge jurisdictions, these' are the brethren that we visit. And with their great hospitality, they open their doors to us. We urge you, when you can, to visit their grand jurisdictions. The distinguished guests were welcomed by the applause of the Grand Lodge and were greeted in the East by the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master. INTRODUCTION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE APPENDANT BODIES OF MISSOURI

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Bro. William J. Hill, Junior Grand Steward, introduced the Representatives of the Appendant Bodies of Missouri: M.E. Compo John W. Alverson, Past Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Missouri, representing Most Excellent Grand High Priest B. Lowman Graddy M.1. Compo Franklin J. Anderson, Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Missouri R.E. Sir Knight Blair C. Mayford, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Missouri Bro. Wilbert L. Beauchamp, Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter 'of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star Bro. Leroy A. "Bill" Weidle, Jr., Illustrious Potentate of Moolah Shrine Temple at St. Louis .

GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, these are proud moments in the affairs of a Grand Lodge when our friends join us and visit us. The distinguished Brothers and Guests were escorted to their seats by way of the East where they were greeted by the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master. INTRODUCTION OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

R.W. Bro. Earl K. Dille, Senior Grand Marshal, presented the District Deputy Grand Masters of the State of Missouri, who in their Districts are the strong right arm. The Grand Lodge could not operate efficiently without them, the District Deputy Grand Masters. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, we had a breakfast meeting this morning where I tried to say a few words of thanks. How difficult it is to show the appreciation that we in our Grand Lodge have for these men who devote the time, the attention, their energies to the affairs of our Grand Lodge. Brethren, again, publicly, I thank you each one individually for everything that you have done to make this year great. Thank you very much. INTRODUCTION OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS

R.W. Bro. Stanton T. Brown, Grand Lecturer, presented the District Deputy Grand Lecturers, who served this Grand Jurisdiction for the last year and for a good many other years, who have worked diligently,- and without whose help the Grand Lecturer would beata virtual standstill in disseminating the ritual throughout the State. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: How greatly we are indebted for the work of you

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District Deputy Grand Lecturers. I hope that you enjoyed the ritual of this morning, and I hope that you forgive the errors and the mistakes. You are the ones I worried about the most. I am glad we have gotten this far without too much comment from the audience. Brother District Deputy Grand Lecturers, thank you for everything you have done for us. INTRODUCTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, PERSONNEL, AND DEPARTMENT HEADS OF THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI

Grand Master Orlick declared the Grand Lodge at ease for the purpose, at this time, of introducing and presenting the Department Heads of the Masonic Home. He instructed the Senior Grand Deacon to escort the members of the Masonic Home into the auditorium, in order that the Grand Lodge might meet those who serve so diligently. R."V, Bro. Lewis C. Wes Cook, Deputy Grand Master and President of the Masonic Home Board, said that he would be delighted if the Brethren would greet this group, representing the Masonic Home, with the warmest round of applause (applause). He requested Bro. H. David Thomas to join him at the microphone. R. W. Brother Cook introduced the Members of the Home Board and those who work and assist in the operation of the Home: R.W. Bro. David R. Hensley, Legal Counsel R.W. Bro. Lewis C. Robert'ion, Interim Secretary for the Board Wor. Bro. Virgil Abbett, Member of Board Wor. Bro. Russell L. Wilcox, Vice President R.W. Bro. Vern H. Schneider, Treasurer R.W. Bro. James A. Noland, Jr., Junior Grand Warden and Assistant Secretary R.W. Bro. Fielding A. Poe, Senior Grand Warden R.W. Bro. J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Senior Grand Deacon Bro. H. David Thomas, Administrator

The Administrator of the Home, Bro. H. David Thomas, introduced the Staff of the Home. Mrs. Sharon Anthonis, Director of Nursing Service Walter A. Brucker, Director of Maintenance and Engineering Service Bro. Emil E. Corte, Director of Purchasing Service Joseph H. Priest, Director of Housekeeping Service George Hughes, Director of Dietary Service Mrs. Elizabeth Carter, Director of Social Service Mrs. Betty R. Holtz, Director of Activities Joseph Fisher, Assistant Director of Purchasing and Central Procurement Agent

R.W. BRO. COOK: Dave, thank you. To all of the Department Heads, it is a delight to have you with us this morning. I am sure that you have felt, by the reaction of this audience, the appreciation that these brethren feel for the job that you are doing. We know that in your hands is the care of many of our friends. We appreciate what you have done. We hope that the Home is a happy atmosphere for you as well as for those guests. 'We thank you, and we hope that you have a most successful year ahead of you. Thank you all.

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The Grand Master instructed the Senior Grand Deacon to escort the guests from' the Grand Lodge room. President of the Masonic Home Board Cook presented the Honorary Chairman of the Board, the Most Worshipful Grand Master Herman A. Orlick. In his presentation and introduction of each Member of the Board and Officials of the Home, R.W. Bro. Cook spoke of their contributions and expressed his personal words of appreciation for their services and for their associations with him during his term as President of the Masonic Home Board. CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE-INTERIM REPORT

To the Gmnd Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Credentials begs to report that a constitutional number of subordinate lodges are represented. CARL

E. ETZ,

JR.,

Chairman. MESSAGE

The Grand Secretary read the message of good wishes and fraternal greeting from the Grand Lodge of the State of Sao Paulo in Brazil. ANNUAL ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER

M.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick, Grand Master, read the report to the Grand Lodge, after first making the official welcome of all to Grand Lodge and commenting on the delightful experience of standing before all the brethren. In reading the report, Grand Master Orlick referred to the following which are included in the printed address: (1) Consolidations-Mergers, (2) Cornerstone Ceremonies (Public Buildings), (3) Cornerstones and Dedications (Masonic Buildings), (4) Visits, Official Functions and Appearances of the Grand Master, (5) Conference of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries in North America and (6) Midwest Conference on Masonic Education.

Address of the Grand Master To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Welcome, my brethren, to the 154th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. On the occasions of our 17 Area Meetings, 1 spoke with 1,832 of you vVorshipful Masters, vVardens and Secretaries and to you 128 Lecturers and Deputies in your own communities. 1 frequently mentioned that it would be nice to talk with you all under one roof in one hall. Today I have that opportunity. To those of you who are attending Grand Lodge for the first time, I extend a special welcome. 1 heartily welcome our distinguished guests from other Grand J urisdictions and the representatives from our appendant organizations in Missouri. Thank you for honoring us with your presence. A warm and fraternal welcome to all. And now the hour has arrived and as set forth in our Grand Lodge ByLaws under Section 2.010 for the report of the Grand Master of his official acts and the condition of Freemasonry in the state.

NECROLOGY M.W. Bro. George F. Morrison will report officially on the losses of our departed brothers. 1 know that many of us have suffered very personal losses this past year of highly esteemed and respected brothers. Among them were two Past Grand Masters. On March 29, 1975, I conducted the Masonic Service for M.\"'. Bro. W. Hugh .l\JcLaughlin, Grand Master 1972-73. More than 1,000 mourners gathered at the Independence Boulevard Christian Church to pay homage to our recent Grand Master. On May 22, 1975, Masonic Services were conducted by M.W. Bro. George F. Morrison for Past Grand Master James M. Bradford, Grand Master 194950. It was Grand Master Bradford who had the distinction of being installed in that office by M.''''. Bro. Harry S Truman, then President of the United States, who had earlier appointed him in the Grand Lodge line. I had the pleasure of serving M.vV. Brother Bradford as Grand Tiler. On June 25, 1975, I joined with more than 160 Masonic Brethren of the 18th Masonic District and surrounding area to pay respect at the Masonic service of R.W. Bro. Robert N. Kinkead, District Deputy Grand Lecturer of the 48th District. His passing is a great loss to the Fraternity and to his many devoted friends. MEETINGS WITH THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS AND DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS On October 20 and 27, 1974, conferences were held with the 63 District Deputy Grand Masters and the 65 District Deputy Grand Lecturers and the

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Grand Lodge Officers. The program consisted of three hours of orientation and discussion; a sizable kit of material was issued to each one. My hopes and plans were shared with all present as I outlined my objectives for the year which covered five basic points. 1. RETENTION OF ME.MBERSHIP (with special emphasis on reducing

the nonpayment of dues problem) . 2. DEVELOPMENT OF THE N E\V MEMBER (with special efforts toward completing the three degrees) . 3. ADOPTION OF A PROGRAM OF MASONIC EDUCATION (making use of the Grand Lodge services available). 4. A REVIVAL OF MASONIC CHARITY (the very foundation of Freemasonry and the Blue Lodge) . 5. SUPPORT 9F OUR MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS (with emphasis on YOUTH as our most precious asset) . For the District Deputy Grand Lecturers I had a special leaflet called "STRESS THE RITUAL." THE 1975 AREA MEETINGS Seventeen Area Meetings were held over the state during the spring of 1975. These meetings were attended by a total of 1,832 \Vorshi pful Masters, Wardens, Secretaries, District Deputy Grand Masters, and District Deputy Grand Lecturers. Each meeting included a 'dinner, over two hours of orientation and a distribution of a sizable kit of material intended to aid these lodge officers in the operation of their lodges. Each meeting ended with a question-and-answer period of the Grand Secretary, the Administrator or Associate Administrator of the Masonic Home, and the Grand Master. I believe these meetings, conducted over the past four years, to be the greatest step forward in our continuing efforts to advance Freemasonry in our state. I would like to hear an expression from our brethren as to the value of these meetings in their own area. (Extended Applause) At each meeting I stressed the urgent need to practice those five basic points which I shared with the Deputies at their October meetings and recorded earlier in this report. I consider these 17 meetings as the most productive effort of my 175 visitations. MASONIC HOME A full and, I am sure, an interesting report of the Masonic Home will be made in detail by R.W. Bro. Lewis C. Wes Cook, President of the Home. As part of my report, however, I would like to remind the brethren of the demanding responsibility required of the members of the Board of Directors. As terms of experienced Board Members expire each year, replacements must be found. I urge you to select men selflessly, not for an additional honor, but for the talent and special skill they may have to contribute to the operation of the Home. It was my pleasure this year to be accompanied at each of the 17 Area

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:Meetings by the Administrator or the Associate Administrator of the Masonic Home. These fine brethren participated in the program, explaining admission requirements and answering questions of the audience. I strongly believe that the more lodge officers know and understand about the operation of the Masonic Home, the admission requirements and the care and housing of our guests, the greater will be the overall success of Freemasonry in our State. Due to the normal turnover of lodge officers, this information on the Home operation should be repeated periodically. Perhaps the most heartwarming experience of my year was the response to the "Grand Master's Christmas Letter" and the follow-up "Spring Letter," seeking contributions to the Masonic Home. Christmas or year-end contributions to the many worthwhile charities has long been a custom of many Americans and is a wonderful trait. Lest our own brethren forget-let's continue to remind our membership of our Masonic Charity, the only one in our Fraternity which cares for our needy, old and young, on a permanent basis. Picture if you will what the total results could accomplish if 100,000 Master Masons joined together in a continuing mutual response. I thank those many brethren who wrote to me personally and expressed their deep concern over the Home and their inability to make large contributions, those wonderful families who made sacrifices to send what they did and those with that wonderful sense of humor who expressed themselves so beautifully. ST. LOUIS MASONIC EMPLOYMENT BUREAU Section 23.030 of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge provides for an "Employment Bureau to aid Freemasons and their relatives to secure employment." Early in 1975, my attention was called to the Bureau's practice of furnishing employment service for nonmembers as well as members and their relatives. On questioning this change in the Bureau's operation, the Director indicated that he made this change because he understood that it would be a violation of Federal law to limit the service on a discriminatory basis. The question then arose whether such expanded service did not violate the Grand Lodge By-Law. Accordingly, I requested R.W. Bro. Warren R. Maichel, Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence, for a legal opinion. On February 25, 1975, I received a report "that the Employment Bureau as it presently functions would be found to be in violation of the Federal Civil Rights Act and that simultaneously it is in violation of Section 23.030 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws." On March 4, 1975, the Director of the Masonic Employment Bureau, Wor. Bro. James J. McIntire, passed away. On March 19, 1975, I requested a meeting with the Officers and Directors of the Bureau. On March 2], 1975, Bro. Jack Wright, President of the Bureau, mailed a notice to the District Deputy Grand Masters, the 'Worshipful Masters and

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the Representatives of the Masonic Employment Bureau of the 33rd and 57th Masonic Districts advising them that the office of the Employment Bureau would be closed and the Bureau Meetings discontinued until further notice. It was requested that the lodges hold up their per capita assessment until after August I, 1975, the due date. On May 30, 1975, another meeting was held with the Officers and Directors of the Bureau and with Warren R. Maichel, Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence. On June 12, 1975, a second letter was mailed to the Worshipful Masters and Secretaries in the 33rd and 57th Masonic Districts by Bro. Jack Wright, President of the Bureau, in which he stated that "operations of the Masonic Employment Bureau have been suspended since April 1, 1975 . . . ," "that the Masonic Employment Bureau of the 33rd and 57th Districts be permanently closed and that those sections of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be changed and/or amended to omit or delete reference to and of the Masonic Employment Bureau." I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Officers and Board Members of the Masonic Employment Bureau for their complete cooperation and helpfulness in the matters of the Employment Bureau. Some of these brethren have served over 30 years diligently and with little recognition. Their only reward through the years has been the satisfaction of their service to others in need. Well done, my brethren. COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATUTES Section 4.030 requires each District Deputy Grand Master to report to the Grand Master and with a copy to the Deputy Grand Master an accounting of his district and his official visits. Due to the growing importance of these reports in planning programs ahead and to fit situations in each district, I have included the Senior Grand Warden with copies of these reports for his study and evaluation. On August 13, 1975, letters were sent to the few Deputies who had not yet sent in their reports. Copies of all reports are on file in the Grand Lodge Office. Section 2.040 requires the Grand Secretary to review semiannually with the Grand Master and the other elective officers the operation and budget of his office. Meetings for this purpose were held on May 17, July 18 and August 2, 1975. Section 2.010 requires the Grand Master to have the accounts of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary audited for the fiscal year. The report of the auditor will be presented separately. HEALING ORDER On May 8, 1975, I received a letter from R.W. Bro. Harry Gershenson, Jr., the Deputy Grand Master in the 33rd Masonic District, Division B, informing me of the following irregularity: Bro. William L. Miller received his Fellowcraft Degree in Triangle Lodge No. 638 in St. Louis on May 9, 1958.

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On March 27, 1975, Rolla Lodge No. 213 reported that on March 19, 1975, Brother Miller had passed a satisfactory examination in the Fellow Craft Degree and on March 26, 1975, was raised to the Degree of Master Mason in Rolla Lodge. Triangle Lodge No. 638 was not asked by Rolla Lodge whether this brother should be raised by Rolla Lodge nor did Triangle Lodge request it be done. The lecturing in the Fellowcraft Degree also was done by members of Rolla Lodge. Further, the candidate did not know and was not informed of the required procedure to petition Triangle Lodge for advancement. Rolla Lodge, in error, did this work as a fraternal courtesy and notified Triangle Lodge of their pleasure in having assisted them, not knowing they were in complete error in doing so. In view of all these circumstances, it was determined that the brother has in fact been advanced and that the irregularities were not the fault of the brother. Triangle Lodge, therefore, requested a healing order ratifying the advancement of Bro. William L. Miller. In accordance with Section 13.140 of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, I issued an Order of Healing for Bro. William L. Miller as a Master Mason in Good Standing of Triangle Lodge No. 638. MASONIC TRIALS During the year 1974-75 a number of trials and charges, which had originated previously, were concluded. Four resulted in expulsion. Three were found to have no probable cause for trial by the Lodge Grievance Committee. One was found not guilty of the charges preferred. Two resulted in expUlsion which are being appealed. The records and transcripts of the last two are in the hands of the Grand Lodge Committee on Appeals and Grievances. The records and transcripts of all others are on file in the Grand Secretary's office for those who wish to examine them. We were fortunate this year in having but one request for the appointment of a Trial Commission. The request was made by Craft Lodge No. 287, Canton, Missouri, which resulted in expulsion. CONSOLIDATIONS-MERGERS Five lodges merged into others during this Masonic year. Lewistown Lodge No. 494, Lewistown, Missouri, con~o'lidated with and merged into Monticello Lodge No. 58 at Monticello, Missouri. Hardin Lodge No. 322, Hardin, Missolui, consolidated with and merged into Wakanda Lodge No. 52, Carrollton, Missouri. Clifton Hill Lodge No. 161, Clifton Hill, Missouri,conso1idated with and merged into Huntsville Lodge No. 3D, Huntsville, Missouri. Rothville Lodge No. 426, Rothville, Missouri, consolidated with and merged into Mendon Lodge No. 628, at Mendon, Missouri. Green City Lodge No. 159, Green City, Missouri, consolidated with arid merged into Pollock Lodge No. 349, Pollock, Missouri.

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JURISDICTION COMMITTEE The study of jurisdiction carried over from the previous year has not been completed. I recommend that the incoming Grand Master appoint additional members to this committee and that the study be continued. DISPENSATIONS AND PERMISSIONS As Grand Master it was my duty to consider numerous requests for dispensations and permissions. The report of the Grand Secretary will list those granted. Because the ceremonies of laying cornerstones and the dedication of new buildings and meeting places are among Freemasonry's important undertakings, I have listed these interesting events separately. CORNERSTONE CEREMONIES (PUBLIC BUILDINGS) The Grand Lodge of Missouri was honored on four occasions to conduct public ceremonies of laying the cornerstone on new public schools and a new courthouse. October 6, I974-Chaffee, Missouri-new Physical Education Building of the Chaffee High School. April 12, 1975-Caledonia, Missouri-new High School. Conducted by M. W. Bro. Thomas J. Davis, Jr. June 21, 1975-Memphis, Missouri-new Scotland County R-l High School. July 27, I975-Keytesville, Missouri-new Chariton County Courthouse.

CORNERSTONES AND DEDICATIONS (MASONIC BUILDINGS) Twelve Grand Lodge events involved the cornerstone and/or dedications of new or newly acquired lodge buildings. November 3, 1974-Dedication of the Masonic Hall of Vandalia Lodge No. 491. December 8, 1974-Cornerstone and dedication of the new Masonic Temple of Joachim Lodge No. 164, Hillsboro, Missouri. December 20, 1974-Dedication of the new Masonic Hall of Williamstown Lodge No. 370 at Williamstown, Missouri, conducted by R. W. Bro. Charles W. Tucker, District Deputy Grand Master in the 15th Masonic District. January 12, 1975-Dedication of the new Masonic Temple of Bunker Lodge, U.D., Bunker, Missouri. March 9, 1975-Cornerstone and dedication of the new Masonic Temple of Belle Lodge No. 373. March 23, 1975-Dedication of the new Hall of Athens Lodge No. 127, Albany, Missouri. March 31, 1975-Dedication of the new Masonic Hall at Jameson Lodge No. 500 at Jameson, Missouri, conducted by R. W. Bro. Kenneth C. Kordes, District Depu ty Grand Master of the 10th Masonic District. April 12, 1975-Dedication of new Hall of Earl Lodge No. 285, Coffey, Missouri. Conducted by R. W. Bro. William H. Utz, Jr., Grand Treasurer. April 13, 1975-Cornerstone and dedication of the new Masonic Temple of Fayette Lodge No. 47. May 24, 1975-1 was delighted to dedicate the new Henry C. Thompson Memorial Library in the Temple of Samaritan Lodge No. 424 at Bonne Terre, Missouri. August 16, 1975-Dedication of new Hall of Nelson Lodge No. 560, Nelson, Missouri. Conducted by R. W. Bro. Frank A. Arnold, Grand Secretary.

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September 14, 1975-Cornerstone ceremony for the new Masonic Temple of Crestwood Lodge No. 669 and Euclid Lodge No. 505, Crestwood, Missouri.

My sincere thanks to R.W. Bros. Charles W. Tucker; Kenneth C. Kordes; William H. Utz, Jr., Grand Treasurer; Frank A. Arnold, Grand Secretary; and Past Grand Master Thomas J. Davis, Jr. for their participation in these ceremonies. My thanks also to Past Grand Master J. Morgan Donelson who gave the address at the Memphis ceremony and to R.W. Bro. John F. Nangle for his address as Grand Orator at the Keytesville and Crestwood ceremonies. My sincere thanks to the various Missouri commanderies of Knights Templar who acted as escort at a number of these ceremonies. And to the many brethren who participated in these colorful and impressive Masonic ceremonies-I say thank you to each of you. VISITS, OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS AND APPEARANCES OF THE GRAND MASTER It has been my privilege to travel across the length and breadth of this great State meeting the brethren and sharing their fellowship and hospitality during this wonderful year 1974-75. With fond memories I list here these visitations. Not included are the many informal meetings, luncheons, committee meetings and visits to the Grand Lodge Office. 1974 Oct.

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Visited R. O. Wehrheim, age 98, Edgewater Nursing Home. Past Master Anchor Lodge No. 443, who appointed me January 10, 1934. DeMolay Legion of Honor Investiture, St. Louis. Scottish Rite Reunion, Valley of St. Louis-honoring the Grand Master. Cornerstone Laying-Chaffee, Missou,ri, High School. Presentation of 50路Year Grand Lodge Buttons to R.'V. Bro. I. E. Gordon, Grand Sword Bearer, and Wor. Bro. E. E. Rippstein, Past Masters, Anchor Lodge No. 443. Scottish Rite Reunion Valley of St. Louis-honoring the Grand Master. Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star, Banquet, St. Louis. 100th Anniversary, Kirkwood Lodge No. 484, A.F. & A.M. 100th Annual Session, Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star, St. Louis. Addressed membership of Moolah Temple Shrine. 100th Anniversary, Mount Hope Lodge No. 476, Odessa. Masonic Home Board Meeting. Grand Lodge Line Officers Conference, St. Louis. Dinner and reception honoring Grand Master, auspices Anchor Lodge No. 443 and Square Club of St. Louis and St. Louis County, Scottish Rite Cathedral. Grand Masters Conference with District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers, St. Charles, Mo. St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 Annual Dinner Meeting. Grand Masters Conference with District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers, Independence. Addressed the Special DeMolay Class held in honor of the Grand l\faster, Raytown Masonic Temple.

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29 Masonic Secretaries Dinner, 33rd and 57th Districts (Goats Club) . 30 Scottish Rite Club, St. Louis. 31 Addressed the St. Louis South Side High Twelve Club. Nov.

2 Masonic Education Committee Meeting, St. Louis. 2 Scottish Rite Reunion, Valley of St. Louis-honoring the Grand Master. 3 Dedicating new Lodge Hall, Vandalia Lodge No. 491. 4 Official visit, University Lodge No. 649. 6 Made a "Prophet-at-Sight" by the Grand Orator of the Supreme Council, Mystic Order Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm, and life member in Alhambra Grotto, St. Louis. 9 Seventeenth Annual 4:00 a.m. Grand Master's Breakfast, Perseverance Lodge No. 92, Louisiana. 9 Presented 50-year button to Dr. E. O. Shelton, Ionia Lodge No. 381, Eldon. 12 Annual Dinner and Installation of Officers, Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, St. Joseph. 15 Annual Family Banquet, Delphian Lodge No. 137, Birch Tree. 19 "York Rite Night" at St. Aldemar Commandery-honoring the Grand Master. 20 49th Masonic District Meeting, Zalma. 22 Joint Dinner Meeting, members and guests of Hannibal Lodge No. 188 and St. John's Lodge No. 28, Hannibal. 23 Joint Installation-Naphthali Lodge No. 25 and Theo. Roosevelt Lodge No. 661, St. Louis. 25 Lodge of Instruction, 33rd Masonic District.

Dec. 5 Addressed Dinner Meeting of 33째 and 32째, K.C.C.H.-members and ladies, Scottish Rite, St. Louis. 8 Cornerstone and dedication-New Temple of Joachim Lodge No. 164, Hillsboro. 10 Presented 50-year-pin, America Lodge No. 347. 11 Addressed Annual Dinner, Capaha Scottish Rite Club, Cape Girardeau. 12 St. Louis Lodge No. 20, honoring R.W. Bro. Rabbi Alvan Rubin, Grand Chaplain, and the Grand Master. 14 Masonic Home Board Meeting. 16 Addressed Webster Groves High Twelve Club. 16 Installation of Officers, Jeremiah Council No. 48, Royal and Select Mastersofficial visit of Frank A. Arnold, Grand Master. 18 Anchor Lodge No. 443, Christmas Party. 23 Visited Wor. Bro. R. O. Wehrheim, Edgewater Nursing Home, on his 99th birthday. Accompanied by members of Anchor Lodge No. 443. 25 Christmas Breakfast with our guests in the Masonic Home (7:30 a.m.) .

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Jan. 4 Masonic Education Committee Meeting, St. Louis. 8 Addressed Clayton High Twelve Club-Installation of Officers. II Participated in opening ceremonies with the State Head of Knights of Columbus in their Annual Bowling tournament with Moolah Shrine, St. Louis Arena. 12 Dedicated New Temple of Bunker Lodge, U.D. 13 Official visit, Cosmos Lodge No. 282. 17 Attended "Mercantile Trust Company dinner meeting and Economic Review" for Masonic Home Board members. 18 Masonic Home Board Meeting.

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Addressed Boone County Masonic Association, lodges of the 26th District, Columbia, Missouri. 29 Addressed 57th Masonic District, Lodge of Instruction. 31 Visit to Veterans Administration Hospital, Kansas City. 31 \ 34th Masonic District, Annual Coon Dinner, Pleasant Hill.

Feb. 1 Banquet Speaker-Missouri Association of High Twelve Clubs, Mexico. 5 Dinner Meeting, 59th District, School of Instruction, Independence. 6 Dinner Meeting Committee on Arrangements for St. Louis Grand Master's Breakfast. 7 Presented 50-year pin, Harry Gershenson, Sr., Polar Star Lodge No. 79. II Annual Dinner, Boonville Masonic Bodies. 14 Attended Funeral Service, R.W. Bro. John Burle. 1520 Representative, Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri at Conference of Grand Masters of North America-Washington, D.C. 22 Annual Dinner l\feeting, Square Club of St. Louis and St. Louis County. 27 Area Meeting, Maryville. 28 Area Meeting, Chillicothe.

Mar. 1 Area Meeting, Kirksville. 6 Area Meeting, Clinton. 7 Area Meeting, Carthage. 8 Area Meeting, Springfield. 9 Cornerstone and Dedication, New Temple of Belle Lodge No. 373. II Attended 50th Anniversary Luncheon, Scottish Rite Women's Cluh, St. Louis. 12 Presented three 50-year pins, Magnolia Lodge No. 626, St. Louis. 14 Area Meeting, Flat River. 15 Masonic Home Board Meeting. 15 Masonic Education Committee Meeting. 15 Fraternal visit Mt. Moriah Lodge, Clayton. 17 Lodge of Instruction, 33rd Masonic District-Visit of Stanton T. Brown, Grand Lecturer. 18 DeMolay Legion of Honor Dinner, Elks Club, St. Louis. 19 Meeting with officers of Masonic Employment Bureau. 20 Area Meeting, Carrollton. 21 Area Meeting, St. Joseph. 22 Area Meeting, Independence. 22 Annual 21st District School of Instruction, Parkville, Missouri. 22 Visit to M.W. Bro. W. Hugh McLaughlin, St. Mary's Hospital, Kansas City. 23 Dedicated new Masonic Hall of Athens Lodge No. 127, Albany. 2527 Attendance at Grand Lodge of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee. 29 Participated in funeral service for M.W. Bro. W. Hugh McLaughlin, Independence Boulevard Christian Church, Kansas City. 31 Area Meeting, St. Louis. \ April 2 Noon Luncheon, Scottish Rite Club, St. Louis. 3 Area Meeting, Rol1a. 4 Area Meeting, 'Vest Plains. 5 Area Meeting, Sikeston. 6 Installation, George 1.. Walters Chapter, DeMolay, St. Louis.

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Visit to Veterans Administration Hospital, Jefferson Barracks. Addressed St. Louis Chapter No. 22, National Sojourners, Granite City Army Installation, Illinois. Official visit, Crestwood Lodge No. 669, Kirkwood. Fraternal visit, Compasses Guild of Union Electric Company, St. Louis. Fraternal visit, Masters and Wardens Association of Kansas City. Cornerstone and Dedication, Fayette. 50-year presentation to George F. Morrison, P.G.M., Tuscan Lodge No. 360, St. Louis. Fraternal visit to West Gate Lodge No. 445, honoring R.W. Bro. Harold C. Smith, Secretary. Fraternal visit to 52nd Masonic District Dinner Meeting, Doniphan. Official visit to Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 on April 18, 1975, celebrating Famous Ride and historic date of April 18, 1775. Area Meeting, Mexico. Official visit to Parrott Lodge No. 308, Maysville. Official visit to Meridian Lodge No.2. Tuscan Lodge No. 360, DeMolay "Master Councilor of the Year" Award. Masonic Home Board Meeting. Grand Lodge Officers Conference. Grand Lodge Officers Dinner for Grand Master's Breakfast Meeting. Grand Master's Breakfast Meeting, St. Louis. Knights of the York Cross of Honour Banquet, guest speaker, St. Louis. Annual Meeting, Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters, St. Louis. Annual Meeting, Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, St. Louis. Red Cross of Constantine Breakfast, St. Louis.

May 13 Attended 26th Annual Midwest Conference on Masonic Education, Kansas City. 3 Official visit, Sheffield Lodge No. 625, Kansas City. 6 Official visit, Freedom Lodge No. 636.

78 Scottish Rite Symposium, Branson. 9 Area Meeting, Hannibal. 10 Area Meeting, Boonville. 13 Luncheon Meeting with Imperial Potentate, Shrine of North America, Jack Streight, and Potentate of 1\1001ah Temple, L. A. Weidle, St. Louis. 1516 Attended l14th Annual Conclave, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar, Columbia. 16 Fraternal visit to Polar Star Lodge No. 79-honoring Grand Chaplain Major Leon E. Turner. 17 Administrative Meeting with Grand Secretary in accordance with Scction 2.040. 17 Masonic Home Board Meeting. 17 Fraternal visit to Meridian Lodge No.2 hosting Tulsa Lodgc No. 71, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Albert Pike Lodge No. 714, Little Rock, Arkansas. 20 Official visit, Palestine Lodge No. 241, St. Charles-l 10th Annivcrsary. 22 Addressed Kirkwood High Twelve Club. 22 Funeral Service of M.W. Bro. James M. Bradford. 24 Official visit Samaritan Lodge No. 424, Bonne Terre, Mo. 26 Banquet speaker, Missouri Conclave, DeMolay, Jefferson City. 30 Meeting with officers of Masonic Employment Bureau. 31 Reception, Blair Mayford, Grand Commander, Knights Templar of Missouri.

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3 Official visit, Mizpah Lodge No. 639. 6 Participated Moolah Shrine Parade, St. Louis. 7 Official vist, Higbee Lodge No. 527; presentation of 50-year button to R.W. Bro. Edwin B. Hawkins. 9 Attended 33rd Annual Shrine Circus. II Attended Anchor Lodge No. 443 (my home lodge) -Annual election of Officers. 13 Attended a meeting of the officers of the Masonic Temple Association, St. Louis, accompanied by Rt. Wor. Bros. Cook and Poe. 14 Masonic Home Board Meeting. 14 Attended funeral service of Mrs. George F. Morrison, wife of Past Grand Master. 18 Attended annual Past Masters Dinner of Anchor Lodge No. 443. 20 Attended dinner meeting of the Masonic Relations Committee of the St. Louis Scottish Rite. 21 Cornerstone Ceremony, New Scotland County High School, Memphis. 22 Attended Annual Picnic St. Francois Lodge No. 234, Libertyville. 23 Attended 49th Missouri Grand Assembly Banquet Rainbow Girls of Missouri, Stouffer's Inn, St. Louis. 25 Attended Masonic funeral service for R.W. Bro. Robert N. Kinkead, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, 48th District, Farmington. 26 Attended 51st Annual Session International Order of Job's Daughters, Ramada Inn, Columbia. 29- July 4 Attended the lOlst Imperial Council Session, Shrine of North America, Toronto, Canada. July

12 DeMolay Legion of Honor Annual Picnic. 18 Administrative Meeting with Grand Secretary in accordance with Section 2.040. 19 Masonic Home Board Meeting. 22 Meeting with Officers of Crestwood Lodge No. 669 and Euclid Lodge No. 505 planning Cornerstone Ceremony of their new Temple. 25 Visited Mrs. Maude Cotton at the Masonic Home on her 107th birthday. 25 Attended DeMolay Leadership Camp, Potosi. 26 Attended Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 Annual Fish Fry. 27 Cornerstone Ceremony, Chariton County Courthouse, Keytesville, requested by Warren Lodge No. 74 and the lodges of the 19th Masonic District. 31 Masonic Home Board Special Meeting. Aug.

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Grand Lodge Officers Conference, St. Louis. Masonic Home Board Meeting. Meeting of the Masonic Education Committee.

Sept. 5 Presentation of 50-year Grand Lodge button to Roland Ude, Maplewood Lodge No. 566. ll13 Delivered welcoming address to the six-state (Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas) Annual Conference of York Rite Grand Officers held in Joplin. 14 Cornerstone ceremony for New Masonic Temple of Crestwood Lodge No. 669 and Euclid Lodge No. 505, Crestwood. 15 Presentation of 50-year Grand Lodge button to War. Bro. Harvey A. Beffa, Purity Lodge No. 658.

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16路 18 Attended 13lst Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Iowa at Davenport. 21 Grand Master's DeMolay Class, St. Louis. 25 Presentation of 50-year Grand Lodge button to R.W. Bro. Alfred E. Spencer, Wellston Lodge No. 613. 27 Masonic Home Board Meeting. 28 Grand Lodge Officers Conference. 29-

30 154th Annual Communication, Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri. THE APPENDANT BODIES (OUR MASONIC FAMILY) I have accepted each invitation to attend the Annual State Meetings of our Appendant Bodies, In addition to being present at the three State Meetings of our Youth Groups, I also attended the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star; the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; the Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters; and the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar. On October 16, 1974, I addressed a meeting of Moolah Shrine in St. Louis where I was presented with a beautiful jeweled Grand Master's Fez. I was proud to wear it later while riding in an open convertible in the Annual Shrine Circus Parade in St. Louis which precedes their annual fundraising circus. On November 6, 1974, I was honored by the Supreme Council of the Grottoes of North America on being created a Prophet at Sight and given a Life Membership in Alhambra Grotto in St. Louis. I was presented with a beautiful jeweled Grotto Fez designating me as "Ambassador." On May 8, 1975, I was invited to participate in the Symposium of the Scottish Rite Valleys, Orient of Missouri, held in Branson, Missouri. On June 29, 1975, at the invitation of L. A. "Bill" Weidle, Illustrious Potentate of Moolah Temple, my wife and I accompanied members of the Divan and their ladies to the lOlst Imperial Council Session of the Shrine of North America held in Toronto, Canada. I was greatly honored to be called on as Grand Master of Missouri to address this august body during two of their official meetings. It was at this Imperial Session of the Shrine that our own Missouri brother, Woodrow "V. Bennett, a past Illustrious Potentate of Ararat Temple, Kansas City, was elected and installed the Imperial Potentate of the Shrine of North America. (Thus, another great honor comes to Missouri Freemasonry.) On September 12, 1975, I was invited to deliver the welcoming address at the opening of the six-state Annual Southwestern Conference of York Rite Grand Officers held in Joplin, Missouri. Freemasonry in Missouri, as I have found it, is on a fine relationship each with the other in all branches of our Fraternity. Together we make a wonderful family. May it long continue for the betterment of all.

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OUR YOUTH GROUPS I attended each of the State :Meetings of our three Youth Groups, the DeMolay Conclave on May 26 in Jefferson City, the Rainbow Girls Grand Assembly on June 23 in St. Louis and Job's Daughters Grand Guardian Council on June 26 in Columbia. To witness these young people at work or play in support of our Fraternity is reward enough for what we do for them. I urge the support of each lodge and every member of our Fraternity of the Chapters, Bethels and Assemblies of these young people. Let me share with you this experience. During the closing banquet of the DeMolay Conclave in Jefferson City and with over 1,000 boys and girls, "Dads" and "Mothers" in attendance, the Hotel Management made this announcement, "In the four days the conclave has been held-not one dollar of damage or loss has occurred to the hotel property." Tonight here in this auditorium you will be an eyewitness to the performance of these young people-a report far better than the pen can describe. I ask you to support our youth groups-our most precious asset. CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS AND GRAND SECRETARIES IN NORTH AMERICA This was my third year to attend the conference designated above and also referred to as Masonic Week in Washington, D.C. Also attending from our Grand Lodge were: R.\V. Bro. Lewis C. Wes Cook, Deputy Grand Master; R.W. Bro. Fielding A. Poe, Senior Grand ''''arden; R.W. Bro. Frank A. Arnold, Grand Secretary; and our wives. Others attending from Missouri in various capacities were M.W. Bro. Bruce H. Hunt, R.\V. Bro. ''''alter C. Ploeser and Mrs. Ploeser and R.W. Bro. John Black Vrooman. The conferences are well planned and offer many opportunities for the exchange of ideas pertinent to the progress of Freemasonry among the 59 Grand Jurisdictions. R.W. Bro. Arnold again participated in the official program of the Grand Secretaries, having carefully researched the 49 Grand Lodges relative to their methods of handling funerals of brethren who are buried with Masonic Honors in and by other Grand Jurisdictions. These conferences are most helpful and of special benefit to the Grand Secretaries in their continuing correspondence throughout the year. It was a thrilling experience to have in attendance and participating in the program of Masonic \Veek Brother Gerald R. Ford, the President of the United States. MIDWEST CONFERENCE ON MASONIC EDUCATION On May 1-3, 1975, the Grand Lodge of Missouri was host to the 26th Annual Midwest Conference, held at the Continental Hotel in Kansas City. The Missouri Committee, headed by R.W. Bro. Earl K. Dille as Chairman,

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did an outstanding job in providing every convenience for the comfort of the visitors. One of the highlights of the meeting was a visit to the Harry S Truman Library where one of the sessions was held. It was reported as one of the best conferences in recent years by the participating Grand Jurisdictions which included: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. PAST GRAND MASTER MORRISON RECEIVES 50-YEAR BUTTON On April 15, 1975, I presented the 50-year Grand Lodge button to our Past Grand Master, M.W. Bro. George F. Morrison. The ceremony was preceded by a dinner given in his honor by Tuscan Lodge No. 360. Many longtime friends of Brother Morrison were present and participated in tributes and accolades to his many years of Masonic services and accomplishments. Among those assisting in the pin presentation were M.\V. Bros. Walter L. Walker and vVilliam H Chapman. GRAND MASTER'S BREAKFAST MEETINGS Two of the inspiring Masonic events of the Grand Master's year are the Annual Breakfast Meetings. Perseverance Lodge No. 92, Louisiana, Missouri, again held its traditional 4:00 a.m. meeting on November 11, 1974, to a "standing room only" audience. The breakfast was given without charge by the lodge. The freewill offering donated by those in attendance was the largest in its 18 years. The entire donation was given to the Masonic Home for the Christmas and EntertainmentFund. Well done, my brethren-The Grand Master salutes you. On Sunday, April 27, 1975, after attending services at Temple Israel, Union United Methodist Church, or \t\Tebster Groves Christian Church, the largest crowd yet to attend gathered at the St. Louis Scottish Rite Cathedral to break bread and hear our own Missouri brother, Dr. Arthur L. Mallory, a member of Riddick Lodge No. 361, Buffalo, Missouri. and Commissioner of Education, State of Missouri, make a wonderful and inspiring talk. Again, my thanks to all who attended, to all who participated, and to the Breakfast Committee: Richard O. Rumer, Alfred M. Frager, William H Chapman and Harry C. Ploetze, Chairman, for their dedicated work. APPRECIATION I have tried throughout this report to express my appreCIatiOn to every brother and to every lodge and to each Appendant Body and for the happiness you have brought into my year as Grand Master. I thank you all for the cordial receptions, the many honors and the enthusiastic response to my visits. To the Past Grand Masters, the Officers of the Grand Lodge, the Deputies and the Lecturers and the many dedicated Committee members-Thank you.

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To Anchor Lodge No. 443 for the gala dinner party when my year began and for the gifts and the $1,000 check to the Masonic Home in my honorThank you. To the Square Club of St. Louis and St. Louis County for the useful Apron Case which accompanied me over the State-Thank you. To Moolah Temple for the beautiful Fez and the trip to the Imperial Shrine Session-Thank you. To Alhambra Grotto for the Life Membership and the beautiful FezThank you. To Frank A. Arnold, the Grand Secretary, and his staff for all the yearlong extra efforts in my behalf-Thank you. To the Administrators and the Office Staff of the Masonic Home for the extra efforts in processing the contribution letters--Thank you. To the Scottish Rite, R.W. Bro. Walter C. Ploeser, the Executive Committee, the Staff, the Commissary, to all the Committees who make our annual communication so pleasant, convenient and economical-Thank you. And to my wife, Irene, and my son, Warren-for all the birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and weekends I've missed over these past many years, for the understanding and help you have given to me-Thank you, too. CONCLUSION To guide and lead in the management of a Fraternity of over 100,000 members in 570 scattered lodges over an area of 69,686 square miles is a tremendous undertaking. To obtain the cooperation and follow-up necessary of the 3,000 top four officers of the subordinate lodges is another tremendous task. During these past four years through our Statewide Area Meetings, we have made great strides in this endeavor. Additional and continued closer contacts with our lodges is of utmost importance. I thank you, the Grand Lodge of Missouri, for this wonderful year and for the opportunity you have given me in this position of leadership. I have tried to fulfill this responsibility. There is much to be done. The incoming Grand Master is well aware of the condition of our Fraternity. He has the know-how, the desire and the enthusiasm to fulfill these needs. I urge the complete statewide support of every brother, especially those in positions of leadership-and that includes everyone in attendance here today-to work together for an even greater Freemasonry in Missouri tomorrow. Fraternally submitted, HERMAN A. ORLICK, Grand Master. The Grand Lodge responded to the Address of Most Worshipful Grand Master Herman A. Orlick with standing ovation. R.W. DEPUTY GRAND MASTER COOK: Most Worshipful Grand Master, we thank you for this excellent report of your stewardship. It will be referred to the proper committees for review and later report.

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NOMINATIONS FOR MASONIC HOME BOARD

The following were placed in nomination for the two four-year terms as members of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri: Ray Hilton, nominated by M.W. Bro. Walter L. Walker (P.M., Stella Lodge No. 538) Max E. Bretschneider, nominated by R.W. Bro. James \V. Brewer (P.M., Alpha Lodge No. 659) Warren R. Maichcl, nominated by M.W. Bro. William H Chapman (P.M., Webster Groves Lodge No. 84) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES

R.W. Bro. Lloyd L. Schainker, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances. To the Most WorshiPfUL Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. 01 Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances submits herewith its annual report of its actions during the year 1974-75. I

This Committee is pleased to report that it received no grievances during the past year for its action, nor did it receive any petitIOns for restoration for its consideration under the provisions of Section 7.250 of the 1958 Constitution and By-Laws, as amended. If

Your Committee further reports that 011 February 13, 1975, there was received for its consideration an appeal from the verdict of a Trial Commission duly appointed by the then Grand Master, 'M.W. Bro. Walter 1.. Walker, on August 15, 1974, to hear the case of Valley Park Lodge No. 629, A.F. & A.M., vs. Dennis Patrick Freeman, a member of that lodge. Brother Freeman was charged with un-Masonic conduct as follows: That he did, on April 8, 1974 (later amended to March 8, 1974), in the presence of witnesses, remove his clothing and "streak" the City Hall of Valley Park, Missouri, in violation of his duty as a Master l\'1ason and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity. Trial was held in the lodge's meeting hall in VaIley Park, Missouri on Friday, November 29, 1974 at 8 o'clock p.m. The Trial Commission rendered the following judgment as a result of that trial: "We, the Trial Commission herein, find that the accused has 'streaked' nude around the outside of the City Hall and Fire Department of Valley Park; that this was in the presence of several people and was the subject of comment in the lodge and the community; that such conduct was immoral, and tended to bring scandal and disgrace to the Masonic Fraternity, and in violation of his duties and obligations as a Master Mason. "We, therefore, find the accused guilty of un-Masonic conduct as charged and assess his punishment at expulsion from the rights and privileges of Freemasonry." The Chairman of the Trial Commission was R.W. Brother Harry Gershenson. By coincidence, the same R.\\l. Brother Harry Gershenson was appointed to the present Grand Lodge Committee on Appeals and Grievances by our present Grand Master, and for obvious reasons, he promptly disqualified himself from acting as such. The record reveals that both Valley Park Lodge No. 629 and the accused were

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represented by able counsel. The record further shows that there was substantial compliance with the procedures set out in our Trial Code in such cases made and provided in all respects and by all concerned. The accused appeals to this Committee and gives as his grounds therefor that during the period involved, streaking was rampant across the United States and was considered as a series of harmless pranks; that nudity is not in and of itself immoral; that there was no newspaper publicity concerning this incident, no filing of charges, no accusations of violation of statute or ordinance, and that there was no conviction shown of any criminal act or quasi-criminal act. In his final argument to the Commission, however, the attorney for the accused defends him on the basic and simple ground that although his client made a mistake in committing the conduct with which he is charged, he was sorry that he committed such conduct and that he would never let it happen again. He does not deny his client's conduct as charged, but in effect, throws himself upon the "mercy of the Court," as it were. The record shows further that the accused called two witnesses to testify on his behalf and that in both cases, the said witnesses admitted on cross-examination that either the accused's conduct during the incident in question was such that would cast discredit and dishonor upon Valley Park Lodge, or would be inconsistent with the ideals of Freemasonry. After due and deliberate consideration of all of the points and arp;uments propounded on behalf of the accused, and of the entire record before it, including the testimony elicited at the trial itself, this Committee feels that the standard of conduct of a Missouri Master Mason, especially his conduct in public, should be of a much higher moral quality and caliber than that of the ordinary individual, and that should he be guilty of such conduct as would tend to impair the good name of the Masonic Fraternity, then any sentence less than expulsion is inadequate. Therefore, your Committee respectfUlly recommends that the verdict and judgment of the Trial Commission of Novemher 29, 1974 be affirmed.

R. 路W. Bro. Schainker moved that this portion of the report be adopted. The motion was seconded and carried. III

Your Committee further reports that on May 8, 1975 there was received for its consideration still another appeal, this one being from the Finding, Order and Judgment dated March 31, 1975 of a Trial Commission duly appointed by the then Grand Master, M.W. Bro. 'Walter L. Walker, on March 26, 1971 in the case of Crestwood Lodge No. 669, A.F. 8.: A.M. vs. Harry P. Hein, a member of that lodge. Brother Rein was charged with "having had illicit carnal intercourse with a brother Master Mason's sister, ..." Trial was held on March ]2, 1975 hefore said Trial Commission at the Kirkwood Masonic Temple, Kirkwood, Missouri after due notice to all parties concerned. The accused was represented by H... W. Brother Harry Gershenson, Jr. and the lodge was represented by Wor. Brother James E. Dearing, Jr. As a result of said trial, the Trial Commission rendered the following judgment against the accused: "It is the judgment, finding and order of the Trial Commission under the law and the evidence that the accused Harry P. Rein is hereby found guilty as charged of a Masonic offense in that he had illicit carnal intercourse with a Brother Master Mason's sister . . . , which is violative of Sections 28.020 and 28.030 and that said act or acts tends to impair the good nallle of the I\lasonic institution and its usefulness and to cause scandal and to degrade it in public estimation the same being contrary to its principles, obligations and teachings,

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and that the punishment for such violation is and shall be expulsion from the Masonic Fraternity." The Trial Commisison further assessed the costs of the trial, including the costs of the court reporter, his mileage, and the costs of the notices made by the lodge against the accused. Since the accused was represented by his son in this matter, R.\V. Brother Harry Gershenson, a member of this Committee, again immediately disqualified himself from acting thereon. The accused appeals to this Committee and assigns as errors on the part of the Trial Commission that it failed to consider the element of knowledge on the part of the accused, or that he kuew that the woman involved was a brother Master Mason's sister at the time of the acts of intercourse; that it failed to consider the lack of specific intent to commit the offenses; that the charges were vague and indefinite and did not detail the dates of the alleged acts of intercourse; that it erred in finding that the woman in question was the sister of a brother Master Mason because of a failure of proof that she did, in fact, hold such a relationship to a brother Master Mason; that it erred in basing its finding on its interpretation of the Master Mason's obligation; that its fmdings were beyond the scope of the pleaded charges; that it erred in basing its judgment upon violations with which he was not charged; that it erred in assessing the severe punishment of expulsion by refusing to consider mitigating or extenuating circumstances. On June 5, 1975, there was received from the attorney for the accused a request for an opportunity to argue the appeal before this Committee, all in accordance with Section 31.050 of the Trial Code. This request was granted and all parties were notified by certified mail that 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 1975 had been directed by our Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick, to be set aside for this purpose. At said time and date, all members of this Committee were present at the appointed place with the exception of R.'V. Brother Harry Gershenson who had disqualified himself. In addition, the attorney for the accused was present, but although having been duly notified, the attorney for the lodge did not appear. Section 31.060 of the Trial Code admonishes us that "no judgment may be reversed or remanded for new trial for mere technical irregularities or technical rules of evidence unless injustice has been done." In a prior action of this Grand Lodge, it was decided that "a lodge trial is not a criminal court where the accused can be allowed to escape on technicalities or where he must be proven guilty beyond all reasonable doubt." 1922-115, 116. "Moral Law" as defined by Blach's I_aw Dictionary (DeLuxe Fourth Edition) "is the law of conscience; it is the aggregate of those rules and principles of ethics which relate t.o right and wrong conduct and prescribe the standards to which the actions of men should conform in their dealings with each other." \Vithout stretching the imagination too far, one would agree that the foregoing is also a fair definition or description of the teachings and principles of Freemasonry. "Moral Turpitude" is defined in the same reference work as "conduct contrary to justice, honesty, modesty or good morals." Again, the same source defines "Adultery" as the "voluntary sexual intercourse of a married person with a person other than the offender's husband or wife." For the sake of argument, even assuming that there were some technical irregularities in the handling of this matter by the Trial Commission, the question which immediately poses itself to us is whether or not the judgment of the Trial Commission as before stated amounts to an injustice to the accused? We think not. The record before this Committee reveals that a witness for the lodge had te..,tified that the accused had admitted to him that he, the accused, had had sexual intercourse with the woman in question on several occasions, and also, that

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the accused, on cross-examination, had admitted acts of sexual intercourse with the said woman, this all during the period of time during which he was still married to his then wife. In our opinion, the accused was guilty of committing adultery; that each such act of intercourse was a separate act of adultery; that each such act of adultery was an illicit act; that each such act was an act involving moral turpitude; that consequently, each such act was a violation of the moral law as referred to in Section 28.020 of the Trial Code; and that the number of occasions on which the illicit acts of sexual intercourse took place certainly reflects a willful violation, or disregard, of the moral laws by which we, as Master Masons, should surely regulate our daily conduct. In reply to accused's argument to the contrary, this Committee feels very strongly that the chargc on which he was tried, and the one on which he had received due and proper notice, that of "having had illicit carnal intercourse with a brother Master Mason's sister . . . ," was, according to the record, sufficiently proved. That the charge did not specifically set out the section of the Grand Lodge By-Laws involved is not an argument which should permit the accused to successfully escape his punishment. To do so would be to permit an acquittal by reason of a tcchnical irregularity. We are cognizant of the fact that not all Junior Wardens are lawyers, and that although the charge in this case might not have been drawn in strict legal form, in our opinion, the charge was prepared in substantially due form and in accordance with the Trial Code. Further, we feel that proof of several act" of illicit sexual intercourse on the part of the accused, all of which were adulterous and therefore violative of the general moral laws, was sufficient proof for a finding of guilt. In our opinion, it makes no difference whether the illicit acts complained of were with a brother Master Mason's sister or not. The illicit acts in and of themselves amount to a willful violation or disregard of the moral laws, and are therefore violative of Section 28.020 of the Trial Code. Therefore, although this Committee does not thoroughly agree with the reasoning set out in the Trial Commission's judgment of March 31, 1975, for the foregoing reasons it does agree with the assessed punishment of expulsion from the Masonic Fraternity, and that the costs be assessed against the accused. Wherefore, subject to the aforementioned, it is respectfully recommended that the Trial Commission's judgment of March 31, 1975 be affirmed.

R.W. Bro. Schainker moved the adoption of this portion of the report. The motion was scconded and carried. Respectfully submitted, LLOYD L. SCHAINKER,

Chairman,

JAMES F. FITZPATRICK, JAMES AVERY

D. SUTroN, W. GRIFFEY,

HARRY GERSHENSON.

R.W. Brothcr Schainker moved that the entire report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances be printed in the PROCEEDINGS of this Grand Lodge Communication. The motion was seconded and carried. Grand Master Orlick announced that a group picture would be taken after the close of the Session on the front steps of the Cathedral. He invited all brethren to be in the picture. He also announced lunch to be served in the Scottish Rite Dining Room. CALL FROM: LABOR

The Grand Lodge was called from labor at 11 :55 a.m. R.W. Bro. Thomas S. Messer, Grand Chaplain, offered prayer.

Monday Afternoon 1:30 p.m.

CALL TO LABOR

The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 1:30 p.m. R.W. Rro. Cecil H. Hurt, Grand Chaplain, offered prayer. GREETING

The Grand Secretary read the telegram greeting of M.W. Bro. Conrad Hahn, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association of the United States, to Grand Master Orlick and the Grand Lodge. REPORT OF MASONIC HOME BOARD

R.W. Deputy Grand Master Lewis C. Wes Cook, president of the Board, presented the report of the Masonic Home Board. R.W. Brother Cook observed that R.W. Bro. John E. Adams, one of the Board Members, is in the hospital and unable to be in attendance at Grand Lodge for the first time since 1944.

OFFICERS Lewis C. Wes Cook, President Russell L. Wilcox, Vice-President Lewis C. Robertson, Secretary

Dr. James A. Noland, Jr., Ass't Secretary Vern H. Schneider, Treasurer Herman A. Orlick, Honorary Chairman

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Herman A. Orlick, Grand Master, St. Louis Lewis C. Wes Cook, Deputy Grand Master, Kansas City Fielding A. Poe, Senior Grand Warden, St. Louis Dr. James A. Noland, Jr., Junior Grand Warden, Osage Beach Rev. J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Senior Grand Deacon, Mexico

Virgil Abbett, St. Joseph John E. Adams, St. Louis Roy W. McGhee, Piedmont William E. Oram, Kansas City Presley G. Parrish, Jefferson City Leo W. Riney, Hannibal Vern H. Schneider, St. Louis Russell L. Wilcox, Springfield

ADVISORY BOARD-ORDER OF EASTERN STAR Mrs. Vera Sappington, President, St. Louis Mrs. Mayme Sansom, Secretary, Kansas City

Mrs. Velma Mischon, Treasurer, Lexington Mrs. Juanita Mauss, Emeritus, Grapevine, Texas

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF H. David Thomas, Administrator Mrs. Lou Cheatham, Secretary Mrs. Arnie M. Dodson, Accountant Mrs. Flora Mesloh, Bookkeeper Mrs. Evelyn Presser, Personnel Clerk Mrs. Marion Gall, Payroll Clerk Mrs. Dale Little, Account Clerk Mrs. Kay Ford, Receptionist Mrs. Sharon Anthonis, Director of Nursing Service 'Val tel' A. Brucker, Director of Maintenance and Engineering Service

Emil E. Corte, Director of Purchasing Service joseph H. Priest, Director of Housekeeping Service George Hughes, Director of Dietary Service Mrs. Elizabeth Carder, Social Service Coordinator Mrs. Betty R. Holtz, Activities Therapist Mrs. Leatha M. Smith, Matron David R. Hensley, Legal Counsel Richard D.jacobs, Sr., Financial Advisor

MEDICAL STAFF Harold E. Walters, M.D., Medical Director Charles Kilo, M.D., Staff Physician Louis F. Howe, M.D., Charge of Clinic Mrs. Sharon Anthonis, R.N., Director of Nursing Service Mrs. Dorothy Randazzo, R.N., Asst. Director of Nursing Service Mrs. Helen Duroso, R.N. Miss Linda Gillespie, R.N. Mrs. Helen R. Pigg, R.N. A. H. Conrad, ]r., M.D., Dermatology Gerald ]. Fivian, 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 Mary Elizabeth Morris, M.D., Gynecology E. H. Paulsmeyer, D.D.S., Dentistry A. J. Steiner, M.D., Cardiology George R. Swartz, M.D., Neuropsychiatry Henry P. Thym, M.D., Surgery Roy A. Walther, Jr., M.D., Gynecology

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors is composed of 13 members, eight elected by Grand Lodge-two each year for three-year terms, and five Grand Lodge officers serve by virtue of their offices. All are voting members. The Grand Master is Honorary Chairman. The Deputy Grand Master is President. The Board met at the close of the 1974 Annual Communication of Grand Lodge as required in the By-Laws of the Masonic Home for the purpose of organizing and electing officers for the ensuing year. Those officers are listed on page 3. Committees appointed to assist in the study, review, investigation, and evaluation of the business of the Home included the following: Executive Committee: Wes Cook, Chairman, and all members of the Board of Directors. Administration Committee: Vern H. Schneider, Chairman; Fielding A. Poe; Russell L. Wilcox; james A. Noland; and john E. Adams. Finance Committee: William E. Oram, Chairman; Presley G. Parrish; Leo W. Riney; Virgil Abbett. Legal Committee: Vern H. Schneider, Chairman; Roy W. McGhee. Gifts, Wills, Bequests Committee: Presley G. Parrish, Chairman; Leo W. Riney. Admissions and Discipline: J. C. Montgomery, Chairman; all members of the Board of Directors. Relief and Charity Committee (This is a Grand Lodge Committee appointed by the Grand Master but limited to members of the Masonic Home Board): Russell L. Wilcox, Chairman; Roy W. McGhee; James A. Noland; Presley G. Parrish; and Masonic Home Administrator H. David Thomas, Secretary-Treasurer. Special Committee on Site Study and Recommendation for an Additional Masonic Home of Missouri: Edward L. Bittner, Kansas City, Chairman; joseph Grant, Lee's Summit; Howard McHenry, Harrisonville; Van Williams, Liberty; Dr. Richard Calvert, Platte City.

THE HOME The Masonic Home of Missouri observed its 86th birthday on June 15 of this year, 1975. Consider the contrasts of then and now: "In 1889, a property on what is now known as Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis was purchased for the sum of $40,000. There was a large suburban residence on the grounds with about 20 rooms. The grounds also contained

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a separate building for the kitchen, a nursery, a two-story brick house and a one and one-half-story brick house, a one and one-haH-story frame house, four sheds, a chicken house, two stables, and a cow shed. The property measured 605 feet, 8% inches on Delmar Boulevard and was 1,053 feet 6~ inches deep. The entire family for the first year of the Home's existence consisted of a superintendent and matron, 12 children and three widows of Master Masons." Today the property on Delmar Boulevard represents a physical plant that could not be duplicated for less than $15 million. Nearly 400 persons, Masons, widows, members of the Order of Eastern Star, and more than a dozen children are our guests. The complex includes a women's residence building, housing for couples, several floors in the resident-hospital building for men, a dining room [or the adults, snack parlor, two large kitchens, a clinic, beauty salon, barber shop, two chapels, laundry, maintenance shop, hospital facilities, children's dining room and living quarters, administrative offices and parking. The annual operating budget is just over $2 million.

MAINTENANC&-SECURITY Since the first of the year the physical plant and the security system at the Home have undergone close examination resulting in an expenditure of more than $100,000 for repairs, replacement, or the introduction of new equipment, procedures and manpower. Boilers have been overhauled and wrapped, pumps have been replaced, valves and pipes have been replaced and wrapped, marginal electrical wiring has been replaced, fire safety systems have been upgraded and fire drills undertaken on a regular basis with the cooperation and assistance of the city Fire Department. The police department has provided special assistance and guidance in regard to over-all security for our guests, and made suggestions to guard against break-ins and burglaries. A closed-circuit television monitoring system of the grounds has been installed. A new outdoor lighting system has greatly increased the effectiveness of the TV system for round-the-clock surveillance. Security guards accompanied by police dogs patrol the grounds on an irregular schedule. In addition, the Home now provides photo identification badges for all of the employees and visitors must have special badges for identification.

FOOD-HOUSEKEEPING Food service and the quality of the food has been greatly improved. However, this is an area that requires constant monitoring. Although the number of complaints has declined we must remember that we are serving nearly 400 persons, each with special tastes conditioned by their previous environment. It is virtually impossible to satisfy everyone consistently. The over-all appearance of the buildings and grounds of the Home is excellent. The director of housekeeping, Mr. Joseph Priest, has made major improvements in the cleanliness, comfort and attractiveness of the buildings through repairs, restoration and innovative use of materials, equipment and furniture previously relegated to storage, surplus, or the trash heap.

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HOSPITAt-NURSING In recent months the Home has been approached by the St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing for a proposed affiliation that would provide greatly increased care and attention for our hospital patients. This is a tremendous compliment to the work of Bro. and Dr. Harold E. Walters, director of our medical services, and to Ms. Sharon Anthonis, director of our nursing service. St. Luke's has sought the affiliation because of the quality of care provided in our Home. A great deal of this interest is a direct result of a comprehensive, continuing educational program for nursing assistants implemented by Ms. Anthonis over a year ago. The proposed contract between St. Luke's and the Home is under review now and the affiliation hopefully will be completed by the first of the year. The Home's hospital-nursing care facilities are and have been filled to its capacity of 190 beds for some time. An additional ten to 20 rooms now are being converted for nursing facility emergency needs.

CHILDREN The children of the Home have been handicapped to some extent by its environment for several years. They arc unable to leave the grounds unless accompanied by an adult and they attend public schools far removed from the area. They must be bussed to and from school by the Home and are severely limited because of these restrictions in participating in many extracurricular activities. The Board has determined that the children should be moved to an area where the environment and facilities will provide them with a more normal home-family relationship within the community. Plans have been drawn for two ranch-style homes to be constructed on the Clayton Road property in St. Louis County donated to the Home by Bro. F. J. Fienup. The plans call for one-story, brick-veneer, six twin bedroom facilities with a kitchen, dining room, family room, living room, and full basement. Bids have been invited and should be in hand by the time this report is presented. Two of our young people have distinguished themselves in recent months by their participation in DeMolay and Rainbow. Dana Kazanas has served as '","orthy Advisor of the Order of Rainbow for Girls, Assembly No.3, and Bill Collins has presided as Master Councilor of Rabonni Chapter, Order of DeMolay.

EASTERN STAR The Order of the Eastern Star continues to fulfill a major role in the support and promotion of the Masonic Home. Its efforts are not limited merely to financial support through a per capita tax. Annually the members, various chapters, and Grand Chapter contribute hundreds and thousands of dollars in addition to the per capita tax. They contribute not only money, but many, many of their members contribute their time and talent to assist the Home and to make it a more complete home away from home for our guests. They are living examples of the lessons of sacrifice, humility, charity, honor, loyalty, faith and love portrayed in the Order's beautiful degree work.

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Two gifts in particular must be remembered in the year just past. One is the Maxi-Wagon, a Dod~e van, specially equipped and engineered to comfortably transport six to eight guests of the Home. The van is used to take the guests on sight-seeing tours, to visit and attend functions away from the Home, and to carry patients to and from clinics and hospitals. The van is equipped with a hydraulic lift similar to that we have become familiar with throu~h the television series, "Ironsides." The Eastern Star not only raised enough money for the van and the special engineering, but also purchased special wheelchairs and turned over additional funds for maintenance and eventual replacement of the Maxi-Wagon. The second gift that will be long-remembered and appreciated are beautiful curtains and drapes for the lounge and sun parlor areas in the adults' residential building. They are completely fireproof for the life of the material and cost almost $18,000. I will forever be grateful to the Eastern Star Advisory Board members for their thoughtful assistance, cooperation and encouragement. Mrs. Vera Sappington, President; Mrs. Mayme Sansom, Secretary; and Mrs. Velma Mischon, Treasurer, have regularly attended the quarterly meetings of the Board. Their presence and participation has been an inspiration.

VOLUNTEERS There are many various volunteer services provided for the Home by many different organizations within the Masonic family. Each makes a valuable contribution. The O,E.S. Volunteers, Masonic Home Cheer Committee, Wardens and Masters Clubs, Moolah Shrine Temple, Rainbow Assemblies, Job's Daughters Bethels, DeMolay Chapters, and many individual lodges and O.E.S. chapters. I can only say, thank you to one and all, on behalf of the guests, the staff and the Board of Directors. Your unselfish service is a part of that undefinable "mystic tie."

ADMINISTRATOR H. David Thomas, 48, was named Administrator of the Masonic Home on August 16. He succeeds W. Bro. Max E. Wood who resigned July 24. Brother Thomas, a native of Vermont, came to the Home in December as Associate Administrator following his retirement as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Air Force. For more than 20 years he had specialized in health care administration. At the time of his retirement he was Administrator of Goodfellow Air Force Base Hospital in Texas and Assistant for Health Care Administration, Office of the Command Surgeon. At the request of Brother Thomas, R.W. Bro. Lewis C. Robertson, who was associated with the Home as Administrator and Co-Ordinator of Fraternal Relations for more than 26 years before his retirement in September of 1974, was asked to serve as interim secretary of the Board during the transitional period in the administrative change. The Board of Directors is confident that Brother Thomas will provide the administrative leadership that will make every Missouri Mason and every member of the Order of the Eastern Star proud of their relationship with the Home. He already has distinguished himself in his brief service at the

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Home through a number of suggested changes that have effected significant savings, improved the morale of guests and staff members, and provides greater over-all health care maintenance and security for the Home.

IN APPRECIATION Many demands have been made in the past year upon every member of the Board, the administrative staff, the medical staff, and everyone connected with the Home. Your Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick, although obviously busy and carrying a great responsibility as chief executive officer of our Fraternity, was in attendance and actively participated in every meeting of the Board. It was Bro. Rudyard Kipling who wrote "I had six honest serving menThey taught me all I knew: Their names were Where and What and When-and Why and How and Who:'

It has been my good fortune to have had not six but 12 honest serving men to work and share with in the past year on the Board of Directors. The Home is a better place because of their concern and the designs they have made upon the Trestleboard. Respectfully submitted, LEWIS C. WES COOK)

President.

APPENDIX APPLICATIONS Carried over from previous year Received during year Applications approved fiscal year ]974

7 90 . . . . . . .. . . 1

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

98 Admitted to the Home during the路 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 Withdrawn by Lodge/Chapter after action of Board Pending 6/30/75

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

64 15 6 I 1 3 8 98

MEMBER STATISTICS

Women 265 44 309 37

Members in Home July 1, 1974 Arrived during year Died during year Discharged during year

Boys 5 0

Girls 11 0

Men 50

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MASONIC HOME HOSPITAL Total Total Total Total Total Total Total Total

number of patients in Hospital-July 1, 1974 number of patients admitted during year number of patients discharged during year number of patients in Hospital per day during year number of deaths during year number of patients in other Hospitals during year number of operations in other Hospitals number of patients in Hospital June 30, 1975

. . . . . . . . . ..

183 308 249 192 50 98 44 193

OUT-PATIENT DEPARTMENT Total number of patients seen by Dr. Howe Total number of patients treated in Clinic Total number of treatments (including shots) Average number of baths given per month

. .

1,317 6,911 10,272 89 .

GIFTS FROM THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR August I, 1974 to July 31, 1975 Maxi Wagon Van Drapes and Curtains Camp Fund for Children . Christmas and Entertainment Fund New Building Fund Snack Parlor The Sterling 60 Club-Snack Parlor ., 1 20 13 10 12 3 20 5 10 9 100

Case Apples Aprons Bags (Tote) Bibs Books (Reader's Digest) Lots Clothing Lbs. Cookies Cakes Lbs. Candy Dresses, handmade Garments (Hospital)

. $7,630.00· 1,794.00 125.00 . . 1,027.59 788.17 . 480.02 . 20.00 .

50 Gifts (Christmas) 40 Lap Robes 2 Doz. Needles (Yarn & Knitting) 1 Case Oranges 5 Pillow Cases 3 Quilts 5 Radios 17 Sheets 1 Skein Crochet Yarn 38 Wash Cloths

• $24,742 was donated and is held in trust by the Masonic Home Advisory Board of the Order of the Eastern Star for the maintenance and replacement of the van.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND July I, 1974-June 30, 1975 Donors 69 Contributions . Response to the Grand Master's Letter, Dec. 1, 1974: 273 Lodges . 78 Individuals and Others . 420

4,448.64

6,267.50 1,238.30 $ 11,954.44

ADDITIONS TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND July 1, 1974-June 30, 1975 34 Contributions $ 2,423.88 Response to the Grand Master's Letters: $ 90.00 9 November, 1974 6 April, 1975 220.00 310.00 .$ 2,733.88 49 «< This total includes $587.88 temporarily deposited in General Fund. Transferred after June 30, 1975.

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ADDITIONS TO THE BUILDING FUND July L 1974-June 30, 1975 32 Regular Building Contributions 7 Kansas City Building Contributions 6 Children's Building Contributions Response to the Grand Master's Letters: November, 1974 I Regular Building Contribution April, 1975 2 Regular Building Contributions 1 Children's Building Contribution

. .

$ . .

881.50 2,398.17 57.80

25.00 10.00 115.00

150.00 3,487.47

ADDITIONS TO THE RESERVE FUND July I, 1974-June 30, 1975 528 Tributes . $ 9,844.47 253 Undesignated Contributions . . 334,347.12 66 Promotional Contributions . 1,725.00 Response to Grand Master's Letters: Balance of April, 1974: 213 Contributions . $ 3,162.15 November, 1974: 48 Tributes . 2,053.63 8,309 Undesignated Contributions . 108,328.52 April, 1975: 37 Tributes . 622.50 6,952 Undesignated Contributions . 61,589.77 175.756.57 16,406 ·$521,673.26 • This total includes $71,959.39 temporarily deposited in the General Fund. Transferred after June 30, 1975.

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY July L 1974 to June 30, 1975 GENERAL FUND

Income Grand Lodge Per Capita Tax . Grand Chapter, O.E.S. Per Capita Tax . Interest Income-General Fund Securities .. ' Oil Royalties Dividends on Endowment Fund Stocks Interest on Endowment Fund Bonds Interest on Real Estates NotesEndowment Fund

. ... $222,039.94 38,056.50 $ .

. " $226,815.45 285,198.23

Members of Home Family . . Pensions ......•...................................... Miscellaneous Income . Income from Special Fund . Income from Gussie L. Grenner Estate . Income from Reserve Fund . Income Rental Property-5335-37 Delmar . GENERAL FUND-INCOME .

$260,096.44 47,694.88 3,498.13

430.21 512,443.89 285,152.75 639,573.65 2,796.30 56,129.69 22,618.33 335,394.59 (2,562.52) $2,162,836.13

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Expenses .........

Wages and Salaries $ 952,274.88 Food Service 328,685.22 Dry Goods and Clothing 7,247.67 Dry Cleaning and Shoe Repair 5,597.45 Laundry 18,469.24 Fuel 59,400.75 Repairs and Maintenance 65,034.52 Supplies 15,122.95 Electricity 46,023.85 Water and Sewer Tax 6,336.11 Insurance 19,770.84 Barber and Beauty Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,057.50 Snack Parlor (1,199.97) Outside Medical Service 38,425.02 Medical Supplies :................. 73,104.72 Directors' Meetings 6,210.76 Social Security Taxes 56,350.45 Education 10,772.46 Children's Allowances 177.00 Health and Welfare 40,252.50 Telephone 6,703.62 Legal and Auditing 5,700.00 Printing, Postage and Stationery 7,070.15 Inspection Fees and Taxes 718.00 Hauling ............................ 1,246.08 Want Ads 401.44 Newspapers 3,763.99 Dues and Subscriptions 381.36 Miscellaneous ........ 4,094.98 Administrative Travel Expense 1,163.28 Burial Expenses 21,266.35 Security 61,854.65 Group Life Insurance 1,323.29 Pension Plan 8,576.80 Convention Expense 1,285.69 Promotional Expense .,. ..................... 21,133.44 Retirement Annuity 900.00 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES ""::$-1-::',8-=-96:"'",6':":9:':'"7-:'.0--:-4

Other Expenses Taxes and Expenses on Estates. . . . . . . .. Unemployment Taxes Trustee's Collection Fees Payroll Charges Equipment Purchases-Net Real Estate Taxes, New Site Non-Budget Items Feasibility Study Fire Escape-Children's Building Draperies in Hospital-Net Expense Excess of Income Over Expenditures Balance in General Fund, July 1, 1974 Balance, June 30, 1975

317.77 16,074.30 15,384.05 1,708.83 2,746.87 307.68 69,643.50 8,665.93 4,540.00 27.70 . . .

119,416.63

2,016,113.67 $ 146,722.46 666,607.11 $ 813,329.57

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BUILDING FUND

Income Children's Building Fund Kansas City Building Fund Bequests and Donations In terest on Bonds Gain on Sale of Bonds

$ . . . . $

57.80 2,398.17 1,031.50 7,788.68 84.37 11,360.52

Expenses Collection Fees on Agency Account Excess of Income Over Expense Balance, July I, 1974 Balance, June 30, 1975

. . . .

231.07 11,129.45 117,470.19 $ 128,599.64

SPECIAL FUND

Income Interest on Securities

56,469.74

Expenses Collection Fees on Agency Account .... Income Transferred to General Fund

Excess of Expenses Over Income Balance, July I, 1974 Balance, June 30, 1975

346.29 56,129.69 56,475.98 (6.24) 922,115.29 $ 922,109.05

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RESERVE FUND

Income Dividends on Stocks Interest on Bonds Grand Lodge Initiation Fees Bequests and Donations Profit on Sale of Securities

$ 109,498.23 238,575.18 24,880.00 449,713.87 1,433.64 $ 824,100.92

. . . . .

Expenses Agency Collection Fees Income Transferred to General Fund

Excess of Income Over Expenses Balance, July I, 1974 Balance, June 30 1975

12,678.82 335,394.59

. . .

348,073.41 $ 476,027.51 5,669,587.84 $6,145,615.35

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$ $

ENDOWMENT FUND

Income Bequests and Gifts Income for Twelve Months Ended June 30, 1975 Balance, July I, 1974 . Balance, June 30, 1975

2,146.00 2,146.00 6,896,701.40 $6,898,847.40

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CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND

Income Contributions Interest-Certificate of Deposit

. .

$ $

11,954.44 243.14 12,197.58

Expenses Entertainment and Gifts Excess of Expenses Over Income Balance, July 1, 1974 Balance, June 30, 1975

. . . .

$ $

13,196.48 998.90 8,620.19 7,621.29

REPORT OF AUDITOR August 12, 1975 To the Board of Directors Masonic Home of Missouri Saint Louis, Missouri GENTLEMEN: Pursuant to engagement, I have prepared this report preliminary to my formal report of the Masonic Home of Missouri, to be submitted to the Board of Directors at a later date. I examined the books and records of the secretary for the period July I, 1974 to June 30, 1975. The examination covered the General Fund, Building Fund, Special Fund, Reserve Fund, Endowment Fund and Christmas and Entertainment Fund. Following are summaries of the assets and liabilities of the various funds at June 30, 1975. GENERAL FUND Assets Cash in Mercantile Bank Cash in Mercantile-Commerce Trust Co.Payroll Account Cash in Petty Cash Fund Inventories-Supplies Investments Due from St. Louis Union Trust Co. Trustee Gussie L. Grenner Estate Unexpired Insurance Inventory-Cemetery Lots New Site

. $296,975.15 . .

6,000.00 200.00

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. .

. . . .

Liabilities Accounts Payable Accrued Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Accrued Payroll Taxes and Deductions Accrued Payroll Suspense Account-Donations Not Allocated Due to Endowment Fund

. $ 54,106.73 . 351.99 . 4,881.73 . 41,380.58 76,456.57 . 411.67

Balance in General Fund

$ 303,175.15 37,297.16 577,054.98 5,835.92 15,396.20 491.00 51,668.43 $ 990,918.84

177,589.27 $ 813,329.57

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BUILDING FUND Cash in Mercantile Bank Securities-At Cost Due from Mercantile Bank, Agent Balance in Building Fund

. . . .

13,799.97 114,185.15 614.52 .$ 128,599.64

SPECIAL FUND Due from Mercantile Trust Company, Agent Securities Balance in Special Account

11,696.94 910.412.11 $ 922,109.05

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RESERVE FUND Due from Mercantile Trust Company, Agent Securities . Balance in Reserve Fund

423.05 6,145,192.30 $6,145,615.35

ENDOWMENT f'UND

Assets Due from Mercantile Trust Company, Agent United States Bonds Other Bonds Real Estate Loans Stocks Due from General Fund

. . . . . .

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

933.63 226,538.13 4,239,732.43 13,154.93 2,979,867.08 411.67 $7,460,637.87

$559,149.66 2,640.81

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Balance in Endowment Fund

561,790.47 $6,898,847040

CHRISTMAS AND ENTERTAINMENT FUND Cash in Boatmen's National Bank Balance in Christmas and Entertainment Fund

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.$ .$

7,621.29 7,621.29

The balances appearing in these funds were confirmed by reconciling certificates, received directly from the depositaries, with the stated book bal路 ances. The securities in the General Fund were examined or confirmed by correspondence. On the other funds, statements were examined as of June 30, 1975 from the Mercantile Bank, Agent. The inventories of provisions and supplies are stated as shown on the inventory sheets prepared by the management. Securities acquired prior to June 30, 1974 are stated at values listed in the report for June 30, 1974. 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, I shall be pleased to have you call upon me. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT C. WAGENER, Certified Public Accountant.

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MASONIC HOME CHEER COMMITTEE Auqust }, 1974-July 31, 1975 Mr. Lewis C. Wes Cook, President Masonic Home of Missouri 5351 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri 63112 Dear Rt. Wor. Brother Cook: Once again, the time has come for the Masonic Home Cheer Committee to give its annual report of its finances and activities for the year just ended. As always, this Committee derives much joy and benefit in knowing that we have, in some small way, contributed to the happiness and cheer of the guests in our Masonic Home. There were three religious services sponsored by our Committee this past year: the Jobs Daughters Service in October, DeMolay in March and a joint service in April under the auspices of the Alhambra Grotto and the Square Club, who were ably assisted by the Scottish Rite Choir and Moolah Shrine Drum and Bugle Corps. The attendance was normal, the Jobs Daughters, as always, performing before a capacity audience. A list of the contributors to this Committee is attached to and becomes a part of this report. We trust that we have acknowledged each of them. If some one or some organization was overlooked, we repeat as in the past, it was not intention~l, and we now say, "Thank you." Coining a phrase from our funeral oration "To err is human, charity is divine." This past year, through the efforts of two new representatives, step stools for boarding the busses and name tags for the representatives have been provided. Finally, as always, our work would be much more difficult were it not for the splendid cooperation we received from Wor. Brother Wood and his entire staff. Thank you each and every onel Fraternally, HARRY

SMITH,

President.

Following is our Financial and Activities Report for the fiscal year August 1, ]974 through July 3], 1975: Balance in Bank July 31, 1974 Petty Cash on Hand Total Cash on Hand and in the Bank Receipts Per List Attached

. $1,027.21 . 80.29 . $1,107.50 . 3,913.33

Disbursements 1974-1975 (Per List Attached)

$5,020.8~

Recapitulation: Balance in Mercantile Trust Co Balance in Petty Cash Fund

3,498.87 $1,521.96 $1,512.96 9.00 $1,521.96

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RECEIPTS AND DEPOSITS Meridian Lodge No.2 ........•. $ 100.00 George Washington Lodge No.9 .. 75.00 25.00 St. Louis Lodge No. 20 ........•. 50.00 Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40 . Polar Star Lodge No. 79 . 50.00 100.00 Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 . 75.00 Pomegranate Lodge No. 95 . 25.00 Pride of the West Podge No. 179 .. 50.00 Keystone Lodge No. 243 . 25.00 America Lodge No. 347 . 100.00 Tuscan Lodge No. 360 . 50.00 Anchor Lodge No. 443 . 50.00 West Gate Lodge No. 445 . 50.00 Lambskin Lodge No. 460 . 25.00 Euclid Lodge No. 505 . 100.00 Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 '" 25.00 Apollo Lodge No. 529 . 50.00 Ferguson Lodge No. 542 . 50.00 Maplewood Lodge No. 566 . 40.00 Forest Park Lodge No. 578 . 50.00 Wellston Lodge No. 613 . 25.00 Magnolia Lodge No. 626 . 75.00 Freedom Lodge No. 636 . 50.00 Triangle Lodge No. 638 . 50.00 Jennings Lodge No. 640 . 12.50 Shaveh Lodge No. 646 . 10.00 University Lodge No. 649 . 50.00 Pilgrim Lodge No. 652 . 5.00 Commonwealth Lodge No. 654 . 25.00 Progress Lodge No. 657 . 10.00 Purity Lodge No. 658 . 10.00 Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 661. 40.00 Berkeley Lodge No. 667 . 150.00 Scottish Rite Bodies . 500.00 Moolah Shrine . 50.00 Square Club . Masonic Employment Bureau Me10.00 morial to Wor. Bro. J. McIntire 75.00 Alhambra Grotto . 10.00 Missouri Chapter No. I, R.A.M . Bellefontaine Chapter No. 25 10.00 R.A.M . St. Charles Chapter No. 111, 25.00 R.A.M . 10.00 Shechinah Chapter No. 132. R.A.M. 25.00 Wellston Chapter No. 138. R.A.M. 25.00 Cabany Chapter No. 140, R.A.M . 10.00 Hiram Council No. I, R. & S.M . 50.00 St. Louis Commandery No.1, K.T. 25.00 Ivanhoe Commandery No.1. K.T. . 10.00 Anchor Chapter No. 54, O.E.S.... 5.00 Mehlville Chapter No. 187. O.E.S. . 50.00 Martharae Chapter No. 221, O.E.S. 10.00 Beacon Chapter No. 256, O.E.S. . . 50.00 Maplewood Chapter No. 264, O.E.S. 100.00 Bridgeton Chapter No. 266, O.E.S. 10.00 Rob Morris Chapter No. 328, O.E.S. 35.00 Rose Croix Chapter No. 372, O.E.S. Ben Franklin Chapter No. 393, 10.00 O.E.S .

Algabil Chapter No. 409, O.E.S. . . Berkeley Chapter No. 503, O.E.S. . Iota Chapter No. 506, O.E.S . Golden Link Chapter No. 512, O.E.S......................•.•. Crown Chapter No. 535, O.E.S.... Adah Club-33rd and 57th Dist., O.E.S . Wardens Club-33rd and 57th Dist., O.E.S . Past Matrons and Past Patrons Club of Clayton Chapter No. 304, O.E.S. in memory Bro. Ray Dowhurst and Sis. Jessie Glasgow .. Poinsetta Chapter No. 472, O.E.S. in memory of Bro. Charles Schulz . R. W. Bro. Earl K. Dille, Clayton Lodge No. 601 . War. Bro. Robert H. Giltner, Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 ......•. Bro. William M. Gaines, Palestine Lodge No. 241 ............•.... R.W. Bro. Olin S. McDaniel, Uel Chapter No. 129, R.A.M., Bonne Terre ...............•......... Bro. and Mrs. Chris Foerstel, Freedom Lodge No. 636 . Bro. Ben St. Onge, Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 . Bro. Edward S. Weinstein . Members, Beacon Lodge No.3 . Members, Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40 Tuscan Lodge No. 360 Benevolent Fund ..................•....... Members, Tuscan Lodge No. 360: Bro. Robert S. Craig . Wor. Bro. Forrest Head . Wor. Bro. Otis L. Light . Bro. William F. Nolker •....... Bro. Harlan B. Owens . Bro. Andrew T. Smith . Wor. Bro. William L. Weiss ..•. Jobs Daughters Bethel No. 43 ..•.• Memorials: Pomegranate Lodge No. 95, in memory of Bros. Kenneth O. Buercklin. Frank Obenauer and Arthur Rhoads . Representatives to Masonic Employment Bureau, in memory of War. Bro. James McIntire ... War. Bro. George and Violet Whitworth, in memory of Berkeley Lodge Past Masters and Other Loved Ones ....•.. Emma' Gene Volmer, in memory Wor. Bro. John A. Thombley

10.00 15.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 50.91 100.00

10.00 10.00 50.00 60.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 15.00 16.00 25.00 400.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 100.00 20.00 20.00 10.00 8.92

45.00 40.00

25.00 5.00 $3,913.33

ACTIVITIES AND DISBURSEMENTS OF THE MASONIC HOME CHEER COMMITTEE Auqust 1, 1974 Throuqh July 31, 1975 1974 August 7 September 6 October 27 December 20

$ 366.90 Excursion on Steamer Admiral .. ' . 67.50 Cardinal Baseball Game-Children . Religious Service-International Order of Job's Daughters Christmas Party, Sister Violet Whitworth, Chairperson. Entertainment, Santa Claus, Refreshments, Music (Pro219.45 vided by Bro. Ben. St. Onge and his Orchestra) .

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December 21 1975 March 16 April 27 May 10 June 14 June ]8 July 22 July 26

July 31

August 1

Christmas Cash Distribution Religious Service, Crestwood and Walt Disney Chapters, Order of DeMolay Religious Service, Alhambra Grotto and Square Club Mother's Day Cash Distribution Father's Day Cash Distribution Moolah Temple Band Concert . Letter Carriers Band Concert Outing to Bridgeton Temple Association, Barbecue Dinner for Senior Citizens, Children, Nurses and Matrons. BiState Transportation Purchased (a/c Payable 116.00) Donation-Knight Templar Eye Foundation (Memory of Dewey H. Schulte Jr.) Advance Check for 1975 Boat Excursion Printing, Postage, Greeting Cards .

1975 652.00

634.00 626.00 93.00 93.00

166.00 10.00 12.'5.00 446.02 $3,498.87

The above is in balance with the checkbook and bank statement as of July 31, 1975. HARRY B. SMITH, President. Attest: GEORGE W. WHITWORTH, Secretary.

R.W. Brother Cook moved that the Report of the Masonic Home Board be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brother Wes, thank you very much. I knew, Brethren, that you would have a very enlightening report on the conditions of your Home, and I am so happy that you will have printed copies to take back with you. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, let me make an announcement. Any resolutions to be voted on at this Grand Lodge Session should be presented today to be voted on tomorrow. If any brethren have resolutions to be presented, we would like to have them presented very shortly, during the Session this afternoon, so that they may be considered and voted on tomorrow. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS

M.W. Bro. Walter L. Walker, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address. M.W. BROTHER WALKER: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren, I found out what a difficult job it is to run all these Past Grand Masters down, to get their signatures. Herman, I did the best I could. To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons . of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN: The Committee on the Grand Master's Address, composed of all Past Grand Masters in attendance at this Communication, reports as follows: The Past Grand Masters of Missouri acknowledge that M.W. Bro. Russell E. Murray appointed the incumbent Gl'and Master and regret that M.W. Brother Murray was, because of his tragic death, denied the opportunity to participate in the opening and concluding Grand Lodge activities for the year 1974-75.

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Our Grand Master was, during his tenure of office, in an enviable position due to the fact that prior to his election and installation he was retired from the problems of the business and financial world. This fact enabled him to travel and make many visits throughout the State of Missouri at any time of the day and night. Therefore, your Committee congratulates the Grand Master on the record of his administration. We are impressed by the miles of travel and the successful efforts to spread light and impart Masonic knowledge to the many brethren assembled in lodges, conferences and area meetings. The address is devoid of decisions and matters involving Masonic law per se, so we recommend that the entire report be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence for its comments and report on the Healing Order, Dispensations and Permissions. That portion of the report dealing with Necrology is acknowledged and will be expanded upon by the Committee on Necrology. Your Committee recommends that all other matters contained in the printed copy of the Address which may require committee action be referred to the proper committee for attention. We express our gratitude to our Grand Master for a fine year and welcome him to the ranks of the Past Grand Masters as he concludes his year. Fraternally submitted, M.

E. EWING

ORESTES MITCHELL, JR.

J. MORGAN DONELSON JAMES

WILLIAM

MARTIN B.DICKINSON FORREST

SELLERS

HAROLD

M. JAYNE

WALTER

GEORGE F. MORRISON DENSLOW

DONNELL WALKER,

Chairman.

HAROLD O. GRAUEL

l\1I.W'. Brother Walker moved that the Report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address be adopted. The motion was seconded. The report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address was received and adopted by vote of the Grand Lodge. M.W. BROTHER ORLICK: Brethren, I still call it that wonderful year 197475 that you made possible for me. And I am happy to join the ranks of the Past Grand Masters, if they will have me. Thank you, Brethren. GREETING

The Grand Secretary read the message of best wishes and fraternal greetings on behalf of the Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Viola Lawry, the Worthy Grand Patron, Wilbert Beauchamp, and the Members of the Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Grand Master Orlick made announcements of programs for the afternoon and evening: 1. Trip to Masonic Home at 4:00 p.m., after the close of the afternoon session. 2. Annual Meeting of Missouri Lodge of Research at 4:00 p.m. in McKinney Hall at the Masonic Temple. All Master Masons are invited to attend. 3. Breakfast of Missouri Lodge of Research at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday Morning in Scottish Rite Dining Room. All Master Masons are invited to attend and enjoy an interesting program.

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REMARKS OF M.W. BRO. ALDEN H. JONES

M.W. Grand Master Alden H. Jones of the Grand Lodge of Washington conveyed his personal good wishes and the greetings of the members of the jurisdiction of Washington. The jurisdiction of Washington includes the State of Alaska, which does not have a Grand Lodge and operates under the jurisdiction of Washington. He stated that his coming to St. Louis to attend the Grand Lodge Session is something of a sentimental journey because his family had lived in Missouri during his early days, in Shannon County at Winona, the location of Winona Lodge No. 430. His father once belonged to that Lodge. He asked to meet any delegates from Winona Lodge No. 430. He spoke of his visitations to the 17 lodges in Alaska. Particularly he commented on the lodges at Nome, the lodge farthest west in the United States, and at Fairbanks, the farthest north. In addition he described the activities of the Masonic Club at Prudhoe Bay. He told how sojourning brothers meet to fill small bottles with Prudhoe Bay crude oil. The bottles are sold for $l.OO-the proceeds are donated to the Crippled Children's Hospitals. He reported that the Club had bottled and sold and sent the money to the Hospital at Portland, Oregon for 8,500 bottles. The brothers of the Masonic Club are well aware of the charitable inclinations and responsibilities of Masons; they serve Masonry well. M.W. Brother Jones presented Grand Master Orlick a bottle of Prudhoe Bay crude oil as a souvenir of his visit to the Grand Lodge of Missouri and as a souvenir of the Masons of Washington and Alaska. Grand Master Orlick accepted the gift and good-naturedly contributed his dollar toward the charity project of the Masonic Club at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. REPORT OF MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH

The Grand Secretary moved that the report submitted by the Master of Missouri Lodge of Research be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. 6' A .M. of Missouri: The Missouri Lodge of Research semi-annual hreakfast meeting at the annual Convocations of the Grand Council-Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, was held this year in St. Louis. The breakfast was well attended with Jerry Massingill, Grand Master of the Grand Council of Iowa, making an excellent speech. The annual meeting will be held this afternoon at 1:00 p.m. in McKinney Hall, at the Masonic Temple, 3681 Lindell Boulevard. Earl K. Dille, Senior Grand Marshal and Chairman of the Masonic Education Committee of this Grand Lodge, will show slides of the Grand Lodge of England which have been prepared by that committee for use by the subordinate lodges. The business of the lodge will be conducted as well as the election of officers for the ensuing year. At our breakfast to be held at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday morning, in the dining room of the Scottish Rite Cathedral, we will be honored with a talk on the Library of the Grand Lodge of Iowa by Charles T. Jackson, the distinguished Secretary of that Grand Lodge. Our membership remains around the 2,000 mark. We wish to give special thanks

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to the outstanding service of our efficient secretary, A, W. "Whit" Griffith of Fulton. Fraternally submitted, WALTER H. BAIRD, Worshipful Masler. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE

The Grand Secretary stated that the report of the Committee on Correspondence, "A Masonic Review," has been printed for distribution and available at the credentials table. He urged every Brother to take a copy of "A Masonic Review." The contents are interesting; the information can be valuable. The Grand Secretary moved that the report of the Committee on Correspondence be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried. STATEMENT OF GRAND MASTER ORLICK

M.W. BROTHER ORLICK: Brethren, at 2:30 we will have our election of Officers and also the election of Home Board Members. Let me remind you, Brethren, that we invite and we urge all Master Masons to attend our Grand Lodge Session. Let me remind you that the voting members of the Grand Lodge are the Worshipful Masters and the Wardens of all the lodges and those who have proxies representing their lodges. Brethren, please bear that in mind when voting. All Masters, all Wardens, those who may have proxies, and Past Masters-all Past Masters. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE

R.W. Bro. Warren R. Maichel, Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence, presented a partial report as follows: To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Your Jurisprudence Committee respectfully reports as follows: DECISIONS AND EDICTS

The Grand Master rendered no decisions and issued no edicts.

HEALING

ORDERS

The Grand Master issued one healing order which is described in his printed address. We have examined said healing order and unanimously approved路 the same.

Brother Maichel moved the adoption of this portion of the Committee's report. The motion was seconded and carried. The Healing Order issued by the Grand Master was APPROVED. DISPENSATIONS AND PERMISSIONS

The Grand Master issued numerous dispensations and per,mlssions. These are described in the report of the Grand Secretary and are printed at pages 7 through II of the printed reports of officers and committees of the Grand Lodge. 'Ve have examined said dispensations and permissions and unanimously approved the same.

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Brother Maichel moved the adoption of this portion of the report. The motion was seconded and carried. The Dispensations and the Permissions issued by the Grand Master were APPROVED. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ,BY-LAWS

Section 13.040. Age. Section 13.040 would be amended to read in its entirety as follows: "A petitioner must be at least 18 years of age when he signs the petition." The effect of this amendment would be to reduce the minimum qualified age for membership from age 21 to age 18. The Committee unanimously approved the proposed amendment as to form and by a vote of four to one declined to take any position with respect to the suitability or merits of the proposal.

For the purpose of bringing this matter to the consideration of the Grand Lodge at this time, Brother Maichel moved the adoption of the proposed amendment. The motion was seconded. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, it has been regularly moved and seconded that the proposed amendment be adopted. Is there any discussion? Any question? (None.) All those in favor say "Aye." (Voice vote "Aye.") Those opposed. (Voice vote "No. ") Brethren, I am going to declare at this time, now from sitting here, it sounded like an equal expression of yours. So I would like to call on the Tellers. Is the Chairman of the Tellers Committee, Fred Heuermann, here? Brother Fred, will you approach? And will all the Deputies as Tellers, please step forward to join R."\V. Bro. Heuermann. Ballots will be handed out so that we get a count, Brethren, that you are going to be satisfied with on "Yes" or "No." Brethren, may I have your attention. The Tellers are going to hand out a ballot. Now this ballot has been prepared that in the event we have a number of items to vote on, that this would cover as many as three different elections on three different matters. When this ballot is handed to you, please vote on ticket Number 1. There are six on here. Tear off, at the perforated part, the ticket where it says "one vote" write on there "Yes" or "No." You are either for the adoption of the IS-year-old amendment or you are opposcd to it. If you are for it, you will votc "Yes." If you oppose it, you will vote "No." Now, Brethren, I am going to repeat it in a moment, so that we are very clear on this. (Ballots were distributed by District Deputy Grand Masters serving as Tellers.) GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, let me repeat again now. You are taking off ticket No. I and you are going to have an individual ballot for one vote. It is the bottom perforated slip that you tear off-Number 1. If you are for this amendment, for the adoption of the IS-year-old age, you vote "Yes." If you are opposed to it, vote "No." Are there any questions? GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, I will remind the audience again. The voters in the Grand Lodge are: (and I'll begin with Past Masters this time) All Past Masters, "Vorshipful Masters, Wardens, and those who have proxies. No one may vote that has not registered with the Credentials Committee. So,

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Brethren, please, if you are accepting ballots from the Tellers, please do not use them if you are not a voter. Is there anyone who does not have a ballot, as yet? Brethren, do you all have ballots? Brethren, have you all voted? Will the Tellers recollect the ballots, if you have all voted? Will the Tellers please collect the ballots? If you have all voted, I will declare the ballot closed. (Ballot closed by sounding of gavel.) Tellers retired to the candidate's room to count and tabulate the ballots cast on;the amendment to reduce the age of petitioners to 18. GRA~ID MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, have all the Tellers retired? And Brethren, will you in the audience please retain the ballot slip in the event that we need this for additional votes on any matter. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: We will now continue with the report of the Jurisprudence Chairman. R.W. BRO. WARREN R. MAICHEL, Chairman of Committee on Jurisprudence: The next portion of our report deals with Article 21, pertaining to Jurisdiction. II

ARTICLE

21. JURISDICTION

Proposals to amend, revise and repeal various sections of Article 21 were proposed in 1972 for action in 1973. In 1973 said proposals were held over for action in 1974, and in 1974 action thereon was deferred until 1975. The Grand Master has dealt with this matter in his address as printed therein. The Special Committee appointed to give further study and to report at this session of the Grand Lodge was prevented from completing its study because of matters beyond the control of the Committee. Accordingly, the Grand Master has recommended that the incoming Grand Master appoint additional members to this Committee and that the study of this very complex and difficult area be continued. Your Committee unanimously recommends that the pending proposals with respect to Article 21 be held over for action in 1976 pending the report of a Special Committee which will give further study to this matter. Brother Maichcl moved the adoption of this portion of the Committee Report. The motion was seconded and carried. III

Section 23.030. Employment Bureau. The following resolution was introduced in 1974 and was apparently intended as an amendment to Section 23.030 of the By-Laws: "In conjunction with Section 23.030 and Masonic Employment Bureau; whereas this is a St. Louis function that only the 33rd and 57th Districts be permitted to vote on the per capita tax. 'Whereas the members who do not live in the Metropolitan area do not pay the per capita tax," The Grand Master has discussed the difficulties surrounding the St. Louis Masonic Employment Bureau in his address and his discussion is set forth in his printed address. As indicated therein, operation of the Bureau was suspended on April 1, 1975, and the officers of the Bureau subsequently recommended that the Bureau be permanently closed and that the Grand Lodge By-Laws be appropriately

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amcnded to dcletc provision for an Employment Bureau. It is anticipated that a proposal to repeal Section 23.030 which provides for an Employment Bureau under certain circumstances will be introduced at this session of the Grand Lodge for action in 1976. As indicated by the Grand 路T\1aster in his address, it has been determined that operation of an Employment Bureau as contemplated by Section 23.030 would constitute a violation of the Federal Civil Rights Act. It is the unanimous decision of your Committee that the pending resolution is in any event defective in various respects and not suitable for adoption. Moreover, in view of the foregoing considerations, it is the unanimous opinion of your Committee that said resolution has been rendered moot because of events which have occurred subsequent to its proposal. Therefore, your Committee unanimously recommends that said resolution not be adopted.

Brother Maichel moved the adoption of this portion of the Committee Report. The motion was seconded and carried. The Resolution intended as an amendment to Section 23.030. Employment Bureau. was NOT ADOPTED. IV

Section 25.160. Liquor Business Prohibited. The pending resolution would repeal Section 25.160 of the By-Laws and would leave no reference to its manufacture, sale or handling in the By-Laws. Your Com路 mittee has been advised that the officers of the Grand Lodge, by majority vote, stand opposed to the proposed repeal. Your Committee has unanimously approved the proposed resolution as to form only and takes no position with regard to its suitability or appropriateness.

BROTHER MAICHEL: For the purpose of bringing this matter forward for your consideration, I move the adoption of the proposed repeal of Section 25.1 GO. The motion was seconded. BROTHER MAICHEL: I move in the adoption of the repeal. So those who would be in favor of the repeal would vote affirmatively. I point out that I'm doing this only-that we find it suitable as to form. It is adequate legally to accomplish what the movers intend. The Committee takes no position with regard to whether the amendment, the repeal, should or should not be adopted. We point out that the Grand Lodge Officers are opposed. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, let's make this very clear now, as to how you are voting. You are voting "Yes" or "No" on whether you want to drop our present By-Law governing liquor. BROTHER MAICHEL: That's right. A "Yes" vote would repeal the present By-Law, as I have moved it. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: We have a By-Law that opposes liquor. Now, if you are voting "Yes," you would be canceling that law. Is that correct? BROTHER MAICHEL: Yes. Most Worshipful Grand Master, I wonder if it would be worthwhile for me to read the By-Law. I haven't done that, as it stands now. (Applause from delegates.) Brother Maichel read Section 25.160. Liquor Business Prohibited. which the proposal would repeal in its entirety. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Now Brethren, you are going to vote on whether you want to repeal that amendment. Are you ready for the question? (From the audience "No.")

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R.W. BRO. MORRIS SALWINSKY (Past Master of Heroine Lodge No. 104, Kansas City) : Brethren, this will take just a couple or few seconds, not being a professional speaker or lawyer-he that signed this proposal with me didn't show up. So I'll do the best I can as a common layman. Now, Brethren, number I, to become a tavern owner you must go to the police headquarters and get your fingerprints taken, your picture taken, like a criminal. And if you have any kind of a record whatsoever, you will not be issued a permit or license to operate a tavern. This goes, also, for a bartender, a barmaid, a waitress, a waiter, or whatever you may be. They have to go through the same procedure of getting their fingerprints taken, picture taken. And if you have a record of any kind, you cannot work at such an establishment. Now I know, for sure, that we have several hundreds of Masons that are violating the Grand Lodge By-Laws, that have taverns and work in taverns. And I move that this repeal of this adoption (sic) be accepted. I don't see no reason why a man that's clean-cut can't be a Mason. I move this be adopted. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Are there any others that wish to be heard or speak on this question? QUESTION FROM AUDIENCE: If this is repealed, would it permit the sale or use of liquor in a lodge hall? (Audience reaction: "No.") R.W. BRO. WILLIAM H. UTZ, JR.: I don't know if it would or not. It would be taking everything off. GRA1'OD MASTER ORLICK: It would open the doors. There would be no mention of liquor. BROTHER MAICHEL: I would like to get the reaction of my Committee, too, before I have to speak on behalf of the committee. BROTHER MAICHEL: Most Worshipful Grand Master, I am sure the answer to the question is that it would not (permit the sale or use of liquor in a lodge hall) . And we are sure that there is some place else here in the By-Laws a specific prohibition against the use of alcoholic beverages in the lodge hall; or at least there are a number of annotations which develop that under another heading. FROM THE AUDIENCE: "9.140." BROTHER MAICHEL: 9.1-. Thank you. Members of the Jurisprudence Committee, Bro. Utz, and others in the East consulted the Constitution and By-Laws-1958 and the subsequent issues of the "Cumulative Annual Pocket Part." M.W. BRO. WILLIAM H CHAPMAN: You are going to have to get a copy of the 1971 PROCEEDINGS, because this permissible use is defined. It says in my decisions in 197 I that you cannot drink liquor on Masonic premises. Discussion continued in the East. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, I am about to make an announcement on this question, but Most "\tVorshipful Brother Walker wants the floor. M.W. BRO. WALTER L. WALKER (Past Master, Stella Lodge No. 538, Stella): Some of you fellows out there that are kind of like me, not too smart, want me to explain this thing to you. So I'll lead you down a blind alley.

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Now our present law excludes only onc person under our liquor statute. And that is a bartender, pcriod. It does not cover holding stock in a brewery; it does not cover driving a beer truck; it does not disqualify you on anything cxcept the bartender. The qucstion, as put to us, would repeal the entire liquor law if you vote "Yes." The question, as put, if we are to leave it as it is, and disqualify, for the present, only the bartender, you need to vote "No." I think we need to retain what we've got, because we have a very small group involved-bartenders only. This is like "secrecy." There has been a lot of confusion and mix-up on it. And I urge you to vote "No" on this. thing and let's keep what we've got. (Applause.) VV. BRO. ROBERT E. MILLER (Past Master of Wellington Lodge No. 22, DeKalb) : Most Worshipful and Brethren, I don't know whether I interpret this law as our brother who just went by here. I read this law here to state that the sale of liquor whcre Freemasonry is ridiculed or run down in any way, shape, or form-this does not exclude a bartender. I am not a bartender, but if I walk up to a bar and sit on one side of the bar and order a drink, I cannot see why I cannot belong to the lodge. I cannot see why the man on the other side cannot, if he is a good man. If he has a sign in that building that says Freemasons are monkeys or anything like this and so forth, then, Brothers, we are not going to get his petition anyhow. This same law, whethcr it is written or not, is the exact same thing for someone who sells underwear. If they sell underwear with monkeys on them and say those are Freemasons, we don't want him either. So I think this law is being misinterpreted. The law, I do not believe, has ever excluded anyone who sells or has anything to do with the sales of it, unless, as it states, that they are ridiculing Freemasonry or allowing it to be done in this place. As far as I am concerned, the law is satisfactory the way it is. But the reason why I think it should be removed is because of our own ignorance in interpretation. This is my feeling. Thank you. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, do yOll all feel that you are ready to vote on this question? FROM THE AUDIENCE: Question. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: All those in favor of repealing the law, as proposed, will you please stand? Brethren, will you please be seated? All those opposed, will you please rise? GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, I think the vote is obvious. The vote is lost. Brethren, thank you for your help. I am always happy when you can see the determination of vote. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Now we want to declare the outcome of the vote on the 18-year-old question .. The Grand Secretary read the report of the tellers as follows: 1,010 ballots were cast; three of those were blank. "Yes"-5l8. "No"-489. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, by your vote, you have declared, now, that the age limit be reduced to 18. And I hope that all of us live with it. I am sure we can have many, many explanations on it. We have it now as our law.

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GRAND MASTER ORLICK: The Jurisprudence Committee has only one more matter. Let's hear it. R.W. BRO. WARREN R. MAICHEL, Chairman of Committee on Jurisprudence: Brethren, that concludes the action on the proposed amendments and repeals of By-Laws for this session. We have one motion to consider. RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS The officers of Missouri Lodge No.1 and of Commonwealth Lodge No. 654 have presented the motion attached hereto and marked Exhibit A. Your Committee has unanimously approved said motion and recommends its adoption. EXHIBIT A

To the Gmnd Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: WHEREAS, The members of Missouri Lodge No. I and the members of Commonwealth Lodge No. 654 have determined that it would be in their best interests that said lodges consolidate and that the names of both lodges be reflected in the name of the surviving lodge, and WHEREAS, Section 7.200 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge provides that two lodges may consolidate under the name, number and charter of one of them, but said members have been advised that the Grand Lodge has the authority to permit a lodge, upon application, to change its name, Now therefore, The undersigned lodges hereby respectfully request that this Grand Lodge adopt the following motion: Be It Resolved, That if ,Missouri Lodge No. I and Commonwealth Lodge No. 654 effect a consolidation pursuant to Section 7.200 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge under the name, number and charter of Missouri Lodge No. I, thereupon the name of said surviving Lodge shall be changed to "Missouri-Commonwealth" so that therefore said surviving lodge shall be known as "Missouri-Commonwealth Lodge No. I, A.F. & A.M." Fraternally submitted, Missouri Lodge No. I, A.F. & A.M. PHILIP L. CLARK, Worshipful Master, BILL R. WANN, Secretary. Commonwealt.h Lodge No. 654 MILBURN O. FORTNER, Worshipful Master, CLARENCE B. DOLL, Secretary.

BROTHER MAICHEL: The matter submitted is to accomplish what the ByLaws do not directly permit at this time, as you can see from the resolution. The By-Laws say that you simply have to wind up with the name of one of the several lodges that may be involved in the consolidation. On the other hand, we think it is quite clear that this Grand Lodge has the authority to authorize a lodge to change its name. So what these lodges are asking you to do is to grant them the authority, in effect, to change their name to reflect and perpetuate the names of both lodges in the surviving lodge which is anticipated to be Missouri No.1, should they vote the consolidation which, as I understand it, is anticipated. Brother Maichel moved the adoption of the motion submitted by Missouri Lodge No.1 and Commonwealth Lodge No. 654. The motion was seconded.

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GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, it has been regularly moved and seconded that permission be granted to these two lodges to change their name and using Missouri Lodge No. I number for the name Missouri路 Commonwealth Lodge No. l. The Motion was carried. Respectfully submitted, HERBERT HOFFMAN, DEWEY

ROUTH,

CLAUDE

WOOD,

DORR EWING,

\VARREN

MAICIIEL,

Chai,路man.

ELECTION

M.\V. Grand Master Orlick called for the election of the officers of the Grand Lodge and the members of the Masonic Home Board. He announced the appointment of R.W. Bro. Fred C. Heuermann as Chairman of Tellers and the District Deputy Grand Masters as Tellers. The Tellers distributed the two ballots: The white ballot for the election of Grand Lodge Officers and the blue ballot for the election of the Members of the Masonic Home Board. The Grand Master inquired if all had voted and if all ballots had been collected. The Grand Master declared the ballot closed and instructed the Tellers to retire with the ballots to the candidate's room for the tally of the votes under the direction of the Chairman. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION

R.vV. Bro. Earl K. Dille, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Masonic Education.

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. 0;- A.M. ot Missouri: BRETIlREN: Over the past year your Committee on Masonic Education has been working industriously, and I hope productively, on a number of projects which should be of considerable benefit to our Fraternity in Missouri. The measure of our success will be the degree of acceptance of our output by the brethren. Our goal has been to produce a balanced selection of working tools which will enable the Craftsman to achieve more light for himself and a willingness to impart it to others. In this report we review the materials which are presently available, with special emphasis on those items added during the past year. While all these win be available from the Grand Secretary, during the Grand Lodge session most of them can be obtained at a display table which our Committee has set up for your convenience. Also available at the table will be Bicentennial seals, bound volumes of The Freemason magazine, and a few past issues of the GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS, as well as other miscellaneous items. The Handbook ot Freemasonry, produced this past year, represents a complete revision of A Lodge System ot Masonic Education. It contains a trea路 sury. of information about our Fraternity, including the answers to those questions most often asked. A study of this book will be of benefit to the new candidate, and quite likely a real eye-opener to the more experienced

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Mason. This publication, together with the four Candidates' Booklets, furnished a sound basis for the very important lodge education programs. We hope you make wide use of it. We have added two slide presentations with accompanying scripts entitled, "A Missouri Masonic Travelogue" with thanks to M.W. Bro. "\Villiam R. Denslow, and "Freemasons' Hall," with thanks to the Grand Lodge of England. These are excellent for lodge programs and make nice additions to the set of slides on the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. All these are now available on loan from the Grand Secretary. The beautiful Ray Denslow inscription, I Am Freemasonry, has been attractively reproduced by The Ovid Bell Press, Inc., and is available now. In the size 8Y2" by II" it is well suited for framing. One of these would be a fine gift for a brother Mason. Our little blue pamphlet, This Is Freemasonry, has been widely distributed, but it continues to be an excellent means of explaining the Fraternity to those who may ask about it. While we are forbidden to solicit, we are not forbidden to inform; in fact, it is incumbent upon us to do so. Taking an idea from the Grand Lodge of Michigan, we have developed a new booklet, Planning for the East, which is full of ideas, suggestions, and proposed programs for cultivating a really great lodge year. The Committee feels that if we can catch the incoming Worshipful Master a year or two before he is installed, and give him a truly effective tool for planning, he can give a struggling lodge a shot in the arm, or make a good lodge better. Detailed and helpful information is given on such subjects as setting up a lodge library, educating candidates, and achieving good public relations. This booklet should be in the hands of every prospective Mason, but all officers in the line, as well as Past Masters and sideliners, can profit from a perusal of it. Its detail is a nice supplement to the older Looking Toward the East. At the request of the Chairman of the Grand Lodge Bicentennial Committee, R.W. Bro. Lewis C. Wes Cook, your Committee has written and made available several essays on various aspects of the participation of Masons iIi the American Revolution. These are excellent for special Bicentennial Lodge Programs. Since last April 18, the 200th anniversary of the famous ride of Paul Revere, several such programs have been staged successfully. These essays are available on such Revolutionary heroes as Bros. Paul Revere, Lafayette, Joseph Warren, and John Paul Jones. Others will be issued during the coming year. Effective with this session of Grand Lodge we are introducing an Honor Lodge Program to be known as the Grand Lodge Achievement Award. By fulfilling specific requirements during the lodge year, a subordinate lodge may be granted the award upon application by the Master of that year. Application forms will be available from the Grand Secretary and they will be processed by the Committee on Masonic Education. The standards to be met for the Award are as follows: I. Representation at Grand Lodge by at least one of the three principal officers (Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden) . 2. Representation at Area Meeting by three of the four officers invited (Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Secretary) .

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3. Representation at School of Instruction conducted by the Grand Lecturer by. at least four line officers (Master through junior Deacon) . 4. Representation at one District Lodge or School of Instruction conducted by a District Deputy Grand Lecturer by at least four line officers (Master through Junior Deacon) . Such attendance need not be at the same session, or in the same district. 5. The holding of (a) one open special program or commemorative event, other than installation or funeral ceremonies. Such program should be to some degree informative of the principles or traditions of Freemasonry. And (b) three programs (open or closed) in the area of Masonic Education. 6. Participation in at least one charitable action by the lodge.

The Award will consist of a large certificate suitable for framing for permanent possession by the lodge and a small certificate for the Past Master who was Worshipful Master during the qualifying lodge year. It was our great pleasure this past May, as representatives of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, to be the hosts for the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education, held in Kansas City. Attending were members of our sister committees from the states of Iowa, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, and Ohio. The program was dedicated to M.W. Bro. Harry S Truman, and was a rousing success. The Freemason is your magazine. It should reach every Missouri Mason. Let us have your suggestions for improving it. If individual lodges want proper coverage in the magazine, they should supply black-and-white photographs as well as write-ups on significant events. Your Committee has benefited greatly from the continuing attention and presence at its meetings of our Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick. His contagious enthusiasm and wise counsel have been inspiring to us. We have also been in close contact with Deputy Grand Master Lewis C. Wes Cook. His valuable suggestions have figured in our deliberations in no small fashion, and his organizing ability was the greatest single factor in the success of this year's Midwest Conference on Masonic Education. The other twO ex officio members of the committee, Senior Grand Warden Fielding Poe and Junior Grand 'Varden Jim Noland, have also helped us greatly in fulfilling our mission. Your Committee on Masonic Education was formed to help you. Please call upon us; we want to assist you and your lodge in any way we can. Ideas are most welcome; we encourage you to give them to us. We wish to express our deepest appreciation to our Grand Secretary R.W. Bro. Frank A. Arnold, and to his staff. Fraternally submitted, THOMAS

WILLIAM H RONALD

DAVIS, JR., CHAPMAN, COMPTON,

RAY HILTON, OLIN EARL

S. McDANIEL, K. DILLE, Chairman

During the presentation of the report, Brother Dille announced that

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mimeographed sheets of the standards of the Grand Lodge Achievement Award and application form were available at the display table. R.W. Brother Dille moved that the Report of the Committee on Masonic Education be accepted. The motion was seconded and carried. REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER

R.W. Bro. William H. Utz, Jr. presented the Report of the Grand Treasurer. He thanked the brethren for the opportunity of serving as their Treasurer. He stated that the Report of the Grand Treasurer is a summary of what is shown in the Certified Public Accountant's audit report. Brother Utz spoke of the considerable fluctuation in the market value of the government bonds, as well as in the stocks. On the advice of the investment people at the First National Bank at Kansas City, several of the longterm government bonds that had a low yield were liquidated, and the money was reinvested in moderate term bonds of other government notes and agencies that are secured by the United States Government. There was a capital loss, but there was a very substantial increase in income. Out of the income an account is set up to amortize the capital loss, so that in ten years the cost will be recaptured and also there will be a substantial advance in income because of the very low rate some of the bonds carried. I charge myself with the receipts, disbursements, balances and securities as follows for the period July I, 1974 to June 30, 1975. Details may be found in the auditor's report. Total income receipts .............. . . Transfer from agency account ... . . Total receipts . Disbursements . . . Excess of receipts and disbursements Balance July 1, 1974 . Balance June 30, 1975 . . Consist of: Balance in Commerce Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri Balance in Mercantile-Commerce Trust Co., S1. Louis, Miswuri Balance in Bank-General Fund, June 30, 1975 .

$541,699.88 130,448.37 $672,148.25 676,528.13 $ (4,379.88) 17,001.77 .$ 12,621.89 $ 10,677.85

1,944.04 .$ 12,621.8g

SECURITIES-GENERAL FUND

Value Can-ying

June 30, 1975 Market Value

$225,082.03 19,721.94 26,129.81 $270,933.78

$222,439.95 19,721.94 22,162.49 $264,324.38

Par Value

Carr)'ing Value

Market Value June 30, 1975

$ 40,000.00

$ 40,050.00

$ 39,550.00

Par Value

u.S. Treasury Notes U.S. Treasury Bills .. Common Stocks Total

. $225,000.00 20,000.00 .

SECURITIES--PERMANENT FUND

Federal National Mortgage AssoCiation Debenture .

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U.S. Treasury Notes '.' Common Stocks Total Securities Uninvested Cash in Principal Account, First National Bank, Kansas City, Mo. Total .. ".... .." .. " ,.

131,000.00

129,845.20 40,263.89 $210,159.09

129,479.60 39,437.50 $208,467.10

181.37 $210,340.46 Respectfully submitted, W. H. UTZ,

JR.

Grand T1"eaSurer.

R.W. Brother Utz moved that the Report of the Grand Treasurer be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried. REPORT OF THE BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD

Wor. Bro. Harold E. Thornton, Chairman, presented the Report of Building Supervisory Board.

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: Your Building Supervisory Board submits herewith its report of activities and decisions for the past Masonic year. The Board has appreciated the help and assistance given on several occasions by our Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Hennan A. Orlick. During the past year over 25 lodges and temple associations contacted and received counsel and advice from your Board on plans, which included those for fonning and incorporation of temple associations, acquisition of property, remodeling, and the financing of same. A note of thanks is extended to our very efficient Grand Secretary, R.W. Bro. Frank A. Arnold for the assistance of his office in printing materials used by the Board for the assistance of the lodges. Your Board has attempted to give prompt and conscientious attention to all matters presented for our consideration, and it is our hope that the lodges and temple associations will benefit by the decisions in the future. All members of the Board have greatly enjoyed their opportunity to serve our Grand Lodge this past year. Attached hereto and made a part of this report is a list of all cases received and considered by your Building Supervisory Board (not necessarily in the order of reception or approval) for the year 1974-75. Fraternally yours, J. MORGAN DONELSON, FRED C. HEUERMANN, HAROLD THORNTON, Chairman. Williamstown Lodge No. 370 The Board approved plans for new temple without the incurrence of debt. Hamilton Lodge No. 224 The Board approved amended Articles of Incorporation of not-for-profit corporation. Barnsville Lodge No. 353 The Board authorized a limited debt to remodel their building.

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Athens Lodge No. 127 The Board approved the purchase of a building and the remodeling of same for lodge use, without the incurrence of debt. Springfield Masonic Temple Association, United Lodge No.5 and Solomon Lodge No. 271 The Board approved the purchase of land for new temple, without the incurrence of debt. Fayette Lodge No. 47 and Fayette Temple Association The Board approved revised articles of not-for-profit corporation, and authorized a limited debt to complete new temple. Joachim Lodge No. 164, and Joachim Temple Association The Board approved plans for new temple, without the incurrence of debt. Bunker Lodge U.D. The Board approved purchase of land for new temple, without the incurrence of debt. Joplin Lodge No. 335, and Joplin Masonic Temple Association The Board approved articles of not-for profit corporation, the purchase of a building, and the incurrence of a limited debt. Meramec Lodge No. 313, and Eureka Temple Association The Board approved an exchange of vacant land, with no incurrence of debt. Crestwood Lodge No. 669, Euclid Lodge No. 505 and Crestwood-Euclid Temple Association The Board approved articles of not-for-profit corporation, as amended, for new temple association. Easter Lodge No. 575 The Board furnished "Example" of not-far-profit corporation articles. Braymer Lodge No. 135 The Board approved the purchase of a building to be remodeled for lodge use without the incurrence of debt. Nelson Lodge No. 560 The Board approved the purchase of a building and the remodeling of same for lodge use, without the incurrence of debt. Platte City Lodge No. 504 The Board authorized a limited debt to purchase a tract of land for future new temple. Carl Junction Lodge No. 549 The Board approved amended articles of not-far-profit corporation and authorized a limited debt to be incurred for building a new temple. Fulton Lodge No. 48 The Board approved plans for new temple and to incur a limited deht. Earl Lodge No. 285 and Howard Temple Association The Board approved plans for new temple, without the incurrence of debt. Carl Junction Lodge No. 549 The Board authorized the sale of one lot and the purchase of another for their new temple. Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368 The Board was notified of plans to dissolve not-for-profit corporation and advised that all assets of the association must revert to the lodge. Platte City Lodge No. 504 The Board approved articles of not-far-profit corporation.

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1975

Arnold Lodge No. 673 The Board was consulted and gave advice on lease agreement. Steele Lodge No. 634 The Board was consulted and gave advice on moving to new location on rental basis. Cleveland Lodge No. 651 The Board approved their plans for a new temple, but refused permission to incur a debt for the amount requested.

In his presentation of the report, Brother Thornton mentioned that the Board has appreciated very much those District Deputy Grand Masters, in whose districts lodges were undertaking projects which are handled by the Board, for their assistance. Brother Thornton reported that one item was decided after the Board report was submitted for printing in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees." The Board decision relative to Cleveland Lodge No. 65 I (the last entry of the report) was rendered during the Grand Lodge year 197475 and should 'be added to the report as an amendment. The item of the Board Report, as amended, is to read: Cleveland Lodge No. 651 The Board approved their plans for a new Temple, but refused permission to incur a debt for the amount requested.

(The amendment is included in the Board Report in these PROCEEDINGS.) Brother Thornton explained that the Board did not refuse permission to Cleveland Lodge to incur a debt for the building of a new temple. The decision means that the amount of debt, as requested, was more than the lodge could handle safely. The door is left open for Cleveland Lodge to resubmit the request for permission to incur a debt. Brother Thornton moved that the Report of the Building Supervisory Board be accepted as amended and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS

M.W. Grand Master Orlick announced that the report of the Committee on By-Laws is printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees." The motion was made and seconded that the report be accepted and pr.inted in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was carried.

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. &A.M. of Missouri: The Chairman of the Committee on By-Laws reports with regret that he failed to prepare the usual complete Pocket Part for 1974 to the 1958 Annotated Constitution and By-Laws Very tardily an abbreviated Pocket Part, containing only a summary of 1974 actions, the proposals presented or pending for action in 1975, and the amendment and annotations from 1974 was prepared and distributed. The Chairman of the Committee makes this report alone, because he is solely responsible for the delay and any inconvenience caused the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master.

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This was the 17th annual Pocket Part prepared by this Committee with the undersigned as Chairman. He hopes that the work has been of service to the Craft, but he feels that he should be replaced, and has made that suggestion to the Deputy Grand Master. MARTIN B. DICKINSON, Chairman. REMARKS

M.W. BRO. R. GAY PRICE

M.W. Grand Master R. Gay Price of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky brought greetings from the great Commonwealth of Kentucky, that place where the grass has a blue tint, where the horses are fast, and where 'the women are pretty. He remarked on the pleasure of standing where the great man "Give 'em Hell Harry" stood to address the Grand Lodge. He spoke of his pride of the members of the Grand Lodge and the stand taken on the decisions put before them; Masons have the right to disagree as long as they are not disagreeable. He expressed the hope that there will always be democracy in Masonry and that there will always be the right to stand up and voice opinions on subjects, and not merely vote because elected line Grand Lodge Officers are proponents of the legislation. Masonry belongs to all members. As Grand Master during the l75th year of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, M.W. Brother Price has used the theme "Let's Keep Masonry Alive in 75," so that the great heritage passed down to us can be passed down to those who come after us. He said he could tell by their active participation that the great Masons of Missouri are going to do that. REPORT OF AUDITOR

The Grand Secretary stated that the Report of the Auditor is printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees." He moved that the report of the Auditor be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried.

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: GENTLEMEN: Pursuant to engagement, I have examined the books and records of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri for the period from July I, 1974 to June 30, 1975, also the Masonic Home Initiation Fund, the George Washington Memorial Fund, the Joseph S. McIntyre Library Fund, The Freemason Magazine, and The Revolving Fund for the same period and respectfully present the following report: GENERAL I'UND-l'ER GRAND SECRETARY'S BOOKS STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS JULY

I, 1974

TO JUNE

30, 19i5

Amount

Cash Receipts

Per Ca pi ta Tax Masonic Home Initiation Fees George Washington Memorial Association Fees . Dues Receipt Cards

. $468,751.00 .

24,870.00 2,187.00 2,558.57

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Interest and Dividends on Investments: Permanent Fund (Less Agency Fee $604.14) $12,510.51 General Fund (Less Agency Fee $971.73) 21,746.36 Miscellaneous . . Visits-D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. . . Total Income Receipts . Transfers from Agency Account . Total Receipts . Disbursements-Per Schedule Attached .. Excess of Disbursements over Receipts ... Balance, July 1, 1974 . . Balance, June 30, 1975 Consisting of Balance in Commerce Bank of St. Joseph, Missouri Balance in Mercantile-Commerce Trust Company, St. Louis, Missouri -Imprest Fund . Balance in Banks-General Fund, June 30, 1975

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34,256.87 3,10].44 5,675.00 $541,699.88 130,448.37 $672,148.25 676,528.13 $ (4,379.88) 17,001.77 $ ]2,621.89 $ 10,677.85

1,944.04 $ 12,621.89

GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. OF MISSOURI GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS JULY

I, 1974

TO JUNE

30, 1975 Amount

By Direct Appropriation of Grand Lodge Salary-Grand Secretary . $ ]3,687.50 Salary-Grand Lecturer . 12,450.00 Salary-Grand Treasurer . 500.00 Retirement Expense . . 13,450.00 Masonic Service Association-Per Capita . 2,249.87 Masonic Service-Hospital Visitation 5,000.00 Contributions to Masonic Temple Association for MaintenanceGrand Lodge Quarters . 3,600.00 1,051.74 Bicentennial Observance . Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges 200.00 Freemason Magazine . 51,186.36 $103,375.47 By Requisition Grand Master Expenses-Grand Master . . $ 6,000.00 6,641.20 Expenses-Grand Lecturer . 1,879.86 Expenses-Grand Lodge Officers and Committee Conference of Grand Lodge Officers 1,874.50 3,859.40 Conference of D.D.G.M. and D.D.G.L. . 2,547.00 Washington, D.C., Meeting . Auditing . 250.00 3,787.93 GrandMaster's Contingent Fund . 8,218.14 Expenses of Grand Lodge Session . Regional Meetings of Lodge Officers . 9,420.79 $ 44,478.82 By Requisition of Grand Secretary Salaries-Grand Lodge Office . $ 23,494.39

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Employees' Tax Expense-Social Security and Federal Unemployment Insurance . Insurance . Operation of Grand Lodge Office: A-Printing, Postage and Stationery . B-Telephone and Telegrams .. , . C-Office Equipment . D-Office Supplies . E-Incidental Office Expenses . F-Grand Lodge Office Improvement . G-Data Processing . Incidental Travel and Expense of Grand Secretary Grand Master's Regalia . Fifty-Year Veterans Buttons . Printing PROCEEDINGS . By Requisition Committee on Correspondence Committee on Masonic Education Midwest Conference Committee on Ritual Committee on Relief and Charity Committee on Mileage and Per Diem

. ;

Deduct: Discount-Missouri Withholding Tax Discount-St. Louis Earnings Tax

750.00 6,624.75 1,287.26 820.54 . 7,000.00 43,900.60 $ 60,383.15 . $268,894.68 $222,039.94 24,880.00 . 2,488.00 77.00 $249,484.94

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Total Expenses Payments-D.D.G.M.' and D.D.G.L. Visits Transfers to Agency Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transfer to Revolving Fund Payroll Tax Adjustment .

9,750.96 3,120.05 2,558.81 2,098.37 1,275.13 413.87 1,107.25 1,246.73 937.96 3,118.45 6,895.17 $ 60,657.24 $

. .

Total Grand Lodge Operating Expenses ; Masonic Home-Per Capita Tax Masonic Home Initiation Fund George Washington Memorial Association Per Capita-Overpayment Refund

3,307.40 1,332.70

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. .

. '

. .

$518,379.62 5,675.00 150,000.00 2,558.57 (64.78) $676,548.41

. .. $15.04 5.24 20.28 $676,528.13

Total Disbursements SECURITIES--PERMANENT FUND

I did not examine the securities, which are held by the First National Bank of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, as agent, but checked their statement dated June 30, 1975 as to charges and credits with the previous statement dated June 30, 1974.

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Federal National Mortgage Association Debenture

Inte1'est Rate

Par Value $ 40,000.00

Carrying Value $ 40,050.00

$ 39,550.00

. $ 30,000.00 51,000.00 10,000.00 40,000.00 $131,000.00

$ 30,080.83 . 51,098.75 9.990.62 38,675.00 $129,845.20

$29,840.40 51,255.00 10,121.80 38,262.40 $129,479.60

. .. $ 17,229.90

$ 20,350.00 8,325.00 10,762.50 $ 39,437.50 $208,467.10

Maturity PER CENT 9/12/77 6~ ..... United States Treasury Notes

2115/76

8/15/76 2/15/77 11/15/78

7Y2 8 6

. . .

Market Value June 30,

Common Stock Shares 400 American Telephone and Telegraph Co. 600 Empire District Electric Co... 700 United Telecommunications, Inc.

10,741.40 12,222.59 $ 40,263.89 $210,159.09

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

1975

181.37 $210,340.46

SECURITIES-GENERAL FUND

United States Treasury Notes

Interest Rate Maturity

PER CENT

211 5 /76

5/15/77 2/15/78

Market Value June 30,

Par Value $ 90,000.00 60,000.00 . 75,000.00 .. $225,000.00

Carrying Value $ 89,775.00 60,178.12 75,128.91 $225,082.03

1975 $ 89,521.20 59,700.00 73,218.75

$ 20,000.00

$ 19,721.94

United States Treasury Bills 7/31/75 Common Stocks Shares 450 Empire District Electric Co. 225 Marathon Oil Co. . 225 McGraw Edison Co. . Total Securities Uninvested Cash in Principal Account Total

. .

8,614.51 8,319.29 9,196.01 . $ 26,129.81 $270,933.78

$22~,439.95

6,243.75 1I ,334.37 4,584.37 $ 22,162.49 $264,324.38

-0.

$270,933.78

Following is a summary of the changes.in the principal account of the Permanent Fund during the year under review: Uninvested Cash, July 1, 1974 . Receipts United States Treasury Bonds..--Sold

138.37

78,768.00 $ 78,906.37

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Disbursements United States Treasury Notes 6%, Due 11/15/78 Federal National Mortgage Association Debenture D,ue 9/12/77 .

$ 38,675.00 40,050.00

$ 78,725.00 $ 181.37

Uninvested Cash, June 30, 1975

I also checked the statement of income and expenses and submit the following summary: Balance, July I, 1974 Income Interest Income, July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975: United States Treasury Bonds and Notes Dividend

. .

10,415.43 2,852.00 $ 13,267.43

Expense Agent's Collection Fee . 604.14 $ Accrued Interest-Federal National Mortgage Association Debenture . 152.78 Net Income Transferred to General Fund 12,510.51 Balance, June 30, 1975 ..

-0-

13,267.43

~o-

Following is a summary of the changes and credits in the Principal Account of the General Fund: Balance, July I, 1974 .. , Transferred from Grand. Lodge General Fund .... Receipts First National Bank of Kansas City Certifiicate of Deposit-l/28/75 . United States Treasury Bills, Matured-l/30/75 General Motors Acceptance Corporation Note-Sold. United States Treasury Bills, Matured-5/ I /is Amortization of Premium on Bonds ...

'-0-

150,000.00

100,000.00 48,296.46 1,000.00 49,274.53 170.31 $348,741.30

Disbursemen ts First National Bank of Kansas City-Certificate of Deposit Due 1/28/75 $100,000.00 United States Treasury Bills Due 1/30/75 48,296.46 General Motors Acceptance Corporation Note 1,000.00 United States Treasury Bills Due 5/1/75 49,274.53 United States Treasury Bills Due 7/31/75 19,721.94 Transfers .... . . . . . ..................... 130,448.37 Balance, June 30, 1975 .

348,741.30 -0-

-0-

AGENCY INCOME ACCOUNT-GENERAL FUND

Balance, July I, 1974 Income Interest Received: U.S. Notes and Bills Certificate of Deposit

$ 16,359.15 5,000.00

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General Motors Acceptance Corporation Dividends Received .. , Transfers to General Bank Account Agency Fee Balance, June 30, 1975

34.80 . 1,324.14 . $ 21,746.36 . 971.73 ----.

22,718.09

22,718.09 -0-

MASONIC HOME INITIATION FUND

Balance, July I, 1974-Due to Masonic Home Received from Lodges, July I, 1974 to June 30, 1975

Disbursements-Paid to Masonic Home ... Balance, June 30, 1975-Due to Masonic Home

10.00 24;870.00 $ 24,880.00 24,880.00 $ -0$

GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND

Balance Due, July I, 1974 Received from Lodges, July I, 1974 to June 30, 1975

. .

Disbursement-Paid to Ceorge Washington Memorial Association, February 15, 1975 . Balance, June 30, 1975-Due to George Washington Memorial Association .

1.00 2,487.00 $ 2,488.00

2,488.00 $

-0-

1,457.59

JOSEPH S. MCINTYRE LIBRARY FUND

Balance, July 1, 1974 . Receipt Interest on Savings Account . Balance in Mercantile Trust Company-Savings Account June 30, 1975 .

74.72 .$

1,532.31

738.89 36.00 774.89 63.50 711.39

THE FREEMASON MAGAZINE

Balance, July I, 1974 Receipts

. .

Disbursements Balance, June 30, 1975

. .

$ $

THE REVOLVING FUND

8,278.61 9,402.41 $ 17,681.02 9,861.39 $ 7,819.63

Balance, July 1, 1974 . Receipts (Dues, manuals, etc.)

Disbursements Balance, June 30, 1975

MILEAGE AND

PE~

DIEM COMMllTEE

Deposit from 'General Fund, October 3, 1974 Mileage and Per Diem Checks Paid Balance, June 30, 1975

. . .

$ 43,900.60 43,900.60 $ -0-

The 1974 Mileage and Per Diem Committee report and cancelled checks were examined during the course of the examination.

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Ml~OURl

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 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975. All checks issued were examined in support of the disbursements. I found to be correct the per capita tax received and the per capita tax paid to the Masonic Home. Approved invoices were examined for substantially all items. Payroll records and tax returns were also inspected. The bank balances shown in the report were confirmed directly by the depositaries. Respectfully submitted. ROBERT C. WAGENER, Certified Public Accountant. REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY

R.W. Bro. Frank A. Arnold stated that the major part of the report of the Grand Secretary was printed and included in the booklet "Reports of Offi路 cers and Committees." He presented a Supplemental Report and an adjustment of the statistical figures. To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: My BROTHERS: '!\lith pleasure I submit the report of official acts as Grand Secretary and of the work of the Grand Lodge Office which are matters of interest to the Craft for the year 1974-75. I am sincerely grateful to all who are affiliated with our brotherhood in Missouri for the opportunity to serve as Grand Secretary. The association with the members of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, through the procession of tenus, has heightened the signification of the words "rights and privileges of fraternal ties."

COMMISSIONS TO DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS Commissions were issued to the 64 District Deputy Grand Masters appointed by Grand Master Herman A. Orlick for the year 1974-75--one was named as the replacement for an original appointee. CERTIFICATES TO DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS Certificates were issued to the 66 District Deputy Grand Lecturers appointed by Grand Lecturer Stanton T. Brown for the year 1974-75-one was named to fill a vacancy by death. IDENTIFICATION CARDS Identification cards for the year 1974-75, which certified the holders as officers of the Grand Lodge, were issued to the Grand Lodge Officers, the District Deputy Grand Masters, and the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. Most '!\lorshipful Past Grand Masters were issued the identification card for the year 1974-75, bearing the signature of M.W. Grand Master Herman A. Orlick, that certified service to the Grand Lodge of Missouri as Most '!\lorshipfuI Grand Master with the respective years of terms entered.

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1975

CONSOLIDATION AND MERGER OF LODGES

Lewistown Lodge No. 494 at Lewistown, Missouri, consolidated with and merged into Monticello Lodge No. 58, Monticello, Missouri. Lewistown Lodge voted on the proposition on November 21, 1974; Monticello Lodge on December 12, 1971. The Charter and the Seal of Lewistown Lodge were received in the Grand Lodge Office. Green City Lodge No. 159 at Green City, Missouri, consolidated with and merged into Pollock Lodge No. 349, Pollock, 路Missouri. Green City Lodge voted on the proposition on December 13, 1974; Pollock Lodge on January I, 1975. The Chaner and the Seal of Green City Lodge were received in the Grand Lodge Office. Hardin Lodge No. 322 at Hardin, Missouri, consolidated with and merged into Wakanda Lodge No. 52, Carrollton, Missouri. Hardin Lodge voted on the proposition on December 14, 1974; Wakanda Lodge on January 9, 1975. The Charter and the Seal of Hardin Lodge were received in the Grand Lodge Office. . Rothville Lodge No. 426 at Rothville, Missouri, consolidated with and merged into Mendon Lodge No. 628, Mendon, Missouri. Rothville Lodge voted on the proposition on June 26, 1975; Mendon Lodge on June 15, 1975. The facsimile reproduction of the Charter was received in the Grand Lodge Office. Clifton Hill Lodge No. 161 at Clifton Hill, Missouri, consolidated with and merged into Huntsville Lodge No. 30, Huntsville, Missouri. Clifton Hill Lodge voted on the proposition on June 5, 1975; Huntsville Lodge on July 1, 1975. DUPLICATE CHARTERS

By order of the Grand Master, duplicate charters were issued for four lodges: Fayette Lodge No. 47 at Fayette-damagcd and illegihle ($5.00 Fee). Livingston Lodge No. 51 at Glasgow-damaged and illegible ($5.00 Fee). Wellsville Lodge No. 194 at Wellsville-destroyed by fire ($5.00 Fee) . Platte City Lodge No. 504 at Platte City-destroyed by fire ($5.00 Fee). GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

M.W. Grand Master Herman A. Orlick recommended that Master Masons of Missouri lodges be commissioned Grand Representatives of other Grand Lodges near the Grand Lodge of Missouri, as follows: Earl K. Dille-Clayton Lodgc No. 601 at Clayton-British Columbia Ralph P. Bunnell-Compass Lodge No. 120 at Parkvillc-State of El Potosi (Mexico) Eldon D. Turnbull-Troy Lodge No. 34 at Troy-North Carolina Blair C. Mayford-University Lodge No. 649 at Clayton-North Dakota Max E. Bretschneider-Temple Lodgc No. 299 at Kansas City-Pucrto Rico Arthur L. Hall-Orient Lodge No. 546 at Kansas City-Saskatchewan

Grand Master Orlick accepted the recommendation of the respective Grand Masters and Grand Lodges and appointed Grand Representatives of Missouri near other Grand Lodges. Certificates of Commission were issued to:

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Bahia (Brazil) -Joao Antonio de Souza Filho Delaware-Raymond M. Savage Indiana-Richard C. Thistle Manitoba-Thomas Sidebottom Puerto Rico-Jose D. Martinez Quebec-G. W. Warren Virginia-Clarence A. Dains DISPENSATIONS

By order of M.W. Grand Master Herman A. Orlick, Dispensations were issued for the dedication of halls and sites for Masonic use and for the laying of cornerstones of Masonic temples and other buildings, as follows: December 17, 1974, to Charles W. Tucker, District Deputy Grand Master, District 15, for dedication of new hall of Williamstown Lodge No. 370 for Masonic use at any such date as may be convenient. March 18, 1975, to William H. Utz, Jr., R.W. Grand Trcasurer, for dedication of new hall of Earl Lodge No. 285 at Coffey, Missouri, for Masonic use on such date and at such hour as may be appropriate and convenient. March 18, 1975, to Kenneth C. Kordes, District Deputy Grand Master, District 10, for dedication of new hall of Jameson Lodge No. 500 at Jameson, Missouri, for Masonic use on such date and at such hour as may be appropriate and convenient. April 6, 1975, to Thomas J. Davis, Jr., M.W. Past Grand Master, for convening the Grand Lodge of Missouri in the Hall of Tyro Lodge No. 12 at Caledonia, Missouri, for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the new high school in Caledonia and presiding over and conducting the ceremony of laying the cornerstone on Saturday, April 12, 1975. August 5, 1975, to Frank A. Arnold, R.W. Grand Secrctary, for opening a Special Session of the Grand Lodge in the Hall of Arrow Rock Lodge No. 55 on Saturday, August 16, 1975, for the purpose of dedicating the new hall of Nelson Lodge No. 560 at Nelson, Missouri, for Masonic use and for conducting the ceremony of dedication. August 22, 1975, to M. Dale Summerford, R.W. District Deputy Grand Master, District 38, for dedicating for Masonic use, the outdoor site in the rock quarry, just off Highway <fA," approximately 12 miles east of Camdenton, where Linn Creek Lodge No. 152 will meet in Special Communication on Saturday, September 20, or Saturday, September 27, for the purposc of conferring the Master Mason Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft.

By order of Grand Master Orlick, dispensations that authorized the transaction of specific matters of lodge business were issued, as follows: October 1, 1974, to Ernest E. Butts, Worshipful Master, Palestine Lodge No. 241 at St. Charles, Missouri, for holding Open Installation of Officers of Palestine Lodge No. 241 on Sunday, October 6, 1974. October 7, 1974, to Edmund L. Detering, Worshipful Master of Webster Grovcs Lodge No. 84, for holding Open Installation of Officers of Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 on Sunday afternoon, October 13, 1974 at 'Webster Groves Masonic Temple. October 21, 1974, to Pierre J. Vanhoye, Worshipful Master of Grandview Lodge No. 618, for holding Open Installation of Officers of Grandvicw Lodge No. 618 on Sunday, December 8, 1974. October 21, 1974, to Larry G. Meek, Worshipful Master of Blue Springs Lodge No. 337, for holding Open Installation of Officers of Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 on Sunday, December 1, 1974.

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1975

October 22, 1974, to Jerry T. Marshall, Worshipful Master of Olive Branch No. 576, for holding Open Installation of Officers of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 at Rose Hill Masonic Temple on November 16, 1974. October 22, 1974, to G. Dana Kinsman, Worshipful Master, Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 661, for holding the Open-Joint Installation of Officers with Naphtali Lodge No. 25 at the St. Louis Masonic Temple, 3681 Lindell Boulevard, on Saturday, November 23, 1974. October 22, 1974, to John Certa, Worshipful Master of Naphtali Lodge No. 25, for holding the Open-Joint Installation of Officers with Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 661 at the St. Louis Masonic Temple, 3681 Lindell Boulevard, on Saturday, November 23, 1974. November 9, 1974, to Philip A. Smith, Worshipful Master of Crestwood Lodge No. 669, for holding Open Installation of Officers at Webster Groves Masonic Temple on Saturday, November 23, 1974. November 13, 1974, to Frederick C. Overall, Worshipful Master of West Gate Lodge No. 445, for holding Open Installation of Officers of West Gate Lodge No. 445 at Webster Groves Masonic Temple on Saturday, November 30, 1974. November 14, 1974, to James E. Barry, Worshipful Master of Clarence Lodge No. 662, for holding Stated and Special Communications of Clarence Lodge No. 662 in the Hall of Shelbina Lodge No. 228 at Shelbina, Missouri, for such time as is necessary until the project of remodeling the hall of Clarence Lodge has been completed. December 2, 1974, to Everett E. Brummet, Worshipful Master of Gardenville Lodge No. 655, for holding Election of the Master at the Stated Communication of Thursday, December 12, 1974, in according with Section 8.080. December 1.1, 1974, to E. W. Browning, Worshipful Master of Galt Lodge No. 423, for holding the Annual Election of Officers at the Stated Communication of Monday, January 6, 1975, in accordance with Section 8.080. December 15, 1974, to Raymond E. Oldham, Worshipful Master of Marceline Lodge No. 481, for conferring the Degrees of Masonry on Howard Lee Armstrong, who has been duly elected, in according with Section 13.110 and under the supervision of the Grand Lecturer or a Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. January 4, 1975, to John R. Fletcher, Worshipful Master of Nineveh Lodge No. 473, for holding the Open Installation of Officers on Sunday afternoon, January 5, 1975. January 7, 1975, to Wilbert W. Burton, Worshipful Master of Rolla Lodge No. 213, for Conferral of Degrees of Masonry on James Bradford Roberts in accordance with Section 13.110 and under the supervision of the Grand Lecturer or of a Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. January 14, 1975, to Ivan W. Tinsley, Worshipful Master of Alton Lodge No. 255, for conferring Degrees of Masonry on Willie A. Cline, who has been duly elected, in accordance with Section 13.110; the degrees to be conferred under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, or of a Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. February 4, 1975, to Irwin R. Vaughn, Worshipful Master of Modern Lodge No. 144, for holding the Annual Election of Officers of Modern Lodge No. 144 at Humansville, Missouri, at the Stated Communication of Monday, February 10, 1975, in accordance with Section 8.080. February 5, 1975, to Donald E. Jenks, Worshipful Master of Platte City Lodge No. 504, for holding Stated and Special Communications of Platte City Lodge No. 504 in the Hall of Camden Point Lodge No. 169 at Camden Point, Missouri, for such period of time as necessary until the meeting place of Platte City Lodge has been rebuilt, after having been destroyed by fire.

1975

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February 21, 1975, to William A. Boettcher, Jr., Worshipful Master of Wellsville Lodge No. 194, for holding Stated and Special Communications of Wellsville Lodge No. 194 in Hall of Montgomery Lodge No. 246 at Montgomery City for such period of time as may be necessary until decision can be made on a permanent meeting place or on a temporary meeting place in Wellsville. April 7, 1975, to Jimmie W. Norton, Worshipful Master of Wellston Lodge No. 613, for holding a Special Communiction in the Hall of Mizpah Lodge No. 639 on Saturday morning, April 19, 1975, together with Mizpah Lodge No. 639, Progress Lodge No. 657, and Florissant Lodge No. 668 for the purpose of the "Dawn Communication" to observe the beginning of the Bicentennial and for the further purpose of conferring the Fellow Craft Degree on a proficient Entered Apprentice of Wellston Lodge. April 10, 1975, to Robert V. Jeffress, Worshipful Master of Nelson Lodge No. 560, for holding Stated and Special Communications o( Nelson Lodge No. 560 in the Hall of Arrow Rock Lodge No. 55 at Arrow Rock (or such period of time as neressary to repair fire damage to Hall of Nelson Lodge or until the lodge makes decision regarding future operation. April 15, 1975, to George E. Stow, Worshipful Master of Strafford Lodge No. 608, for holding a Special Communication at the outdoor site on the farm of Brother Tom Comstock on the evening of June 14, 1975 (in case of inclement weather on the evening of June 21, 1975). The site has been previously dedicated for Masonic use. April 23, 1975, to Herbert E. Riehn, Worshipful Master of Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221, for holding a Special Communication of Mystic Tie Lodge No. 221 on Saturday, June 14, 1975 at the outdoor area on the farm of Hubert C. Bollinger, which site has been previously dedicated and consecrated for Masonic use. May 21, 1975, to Richard Stone, Worshipful Master, Humphreys Lodge No. 32 at Humphreys, Missouri, for holding Stated and Special Communications of Humphreys Lodge No. 32 in the Hall of Galt Lodge No. 423 at Galt, Missouri for such period of time as may be necessary for Humphreys Lodge to acquire and remodel a suitable meeting place of its own. June 20, 1975, to Harold W. Bush, Worshipful Master of Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 at St. Louis, Missouri, for holding a Special Communication of Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 in Gardenville Masonic Temple on Friday, August 29, 1975 for the purpose of Open Installation of Officers. July 9, 1975, to Ronald G. Walker, Worshipful Master of Southwest Lodge No. 466 at Southwest City, for holding a Special Communication of Southwest Lodge No. 466 on Saturday, August 2, 1975 at the outdoor site which has been previously inspected, approved, and dedicated for Masonic use. August 22, 1975, to Virgil R. Bradsher, Worshipful Master of Linn Creek Lodge No. 152, for holding a Special Communication of Linn Creek Lodge No. 152 on Saturday, September 20 or Saturday, September 27, 1975 at the outdoor site in a rock quarry, just off Highway "A," approximately 12 miles east of Camdenton, after the locaiton has been duly and regularly dedicated for Masonic use, for the purpose of conferring the Master Mason Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft. August 27, 1975, to James Morris, Jr., Worshipful Master of Twilight Lodge No. 114 at Columbia, Missouri, for holding a Stated Communication of Twilight Lodge No. 114 in the Hall of Acacia Lodge No. 602, Columbia, Missouri, on August 25, 1975 for the purpose of conferring the Degrees of Fellow Craft and Master Mason. PERMISSIONS

M.W. Grand Master Herman A. Orlick granted consent and expressed his approval on various propositions and requests pertaining to the opera-

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1975

tion and the aCtIvItIes of Subordinate Lodges of Missouri, according to the requirements of the Grand Lodge (Section 15.070, Section 21.100, Section 21. II 0) . October 22, 1974-To Ferguson Lodge No. 542 to make a fraternal visit to Franklin Lodge No. 25 at Alton, Illinois, and to confer the Master Mason Degree on their proficient Fellow Craft, using Missouri ritual. October 25-To Wor. Bro. William L. 'Weiss for a Table Lodge of Instruction on Thursday, October 31, at Paul Revere Masonic Temple. January 8, 1975-To Meridian Lodge No.2 to host Tulsa Lodge No. 71, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Albert Pike Lodge No. 714, Little Rock, Arkansas, for a fraternal visit on Saturday, May 17, 1975, when Tulsa Lodge would confer the Master Mason Degree on their candidate, using Oklahoma ritual and Alhert Pike Lodge would confer the Master Mason Degree on their candidate, using Arkansas ritual. January 14-To Grandview Lodge No. 618 to make fraternal visits to Ancient Form Lodge No. 34 at Shawnee, Kansas, and to host Ancient Form Lodge No. 34 for fraternal visits, when the two lodges will confer the Degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, Master Mason, respectively, on their duly elected candidates, in the hall of the host lodge, using the ritual of the respective Grand Lodge. January 14-To "Vor. Bro. William L. Weiss for a Table Lodge of Instruction on Thursday, January 30, at Brentwood Masonic Temple. February 18-To Carterville Lodgc No. 401 to host the Oklahoma Indian Degree Team on February 22, 1975, when the Degree of l\faster Mason would be conferred on the proficient Fellow Craft of Daylight Lodge No. 542 at Tulsa, Oklahoma, by the Oklahoma Indian Degree Team in the han of Carterville Lodge, using Oklahoma ritual. March 2-To Purity Lodge No. 658 to host Triple Lodge No. 835 at Granite City, Illinois, for a fraternal visit on March 17, 1975, when Triple Lodge would COllfer the Degree of Master Mason on their proficient Fellow Craft, using Illinois ritual. April 7-To Hebron Lodge No. 351 to host Triple Lodge No. 835 at Granite City, Illinois, for a fraternal visit on Saturday, April 26, 1975, when Triple Lodge would confer the Degree of Master Mason on their proficient Fellow Craft, using Illinois ritual. April 15-To Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 to host O'Fallon Lodge No. 576 at O'Fallon, Illinois, for a fraternal visit at the Special-Stated Communication of 1\fay 15, 1975, when O'Fallon Lodge would confer the Degree of Fellow Craft on their proficient Entered Apprentice, using Illinois ritual. April 17-To Lambskin Lodge No. 460 to host Hilton Lodge No. 1143 at East Peoria, Illinois, for a fraternal visit on Saturday, May 10, 1975, when Hilton Lodge would confer the Degree of Master Mason on their proficient Fellow Craft, using Illinois ritual. April 23-To Wor. Bro. William L. Weiss for a Table Lodge of Instruction on Thursday, May 29, 1975, at Tuscan Masonic Temple. May 14-To Sampson Lodge No. 298 to receive the Petition for Affiliation of Bro. Jearold William Roades, a nonresident of Missouri who lives in the State of Arkansas. May 14-To Shaveh Lodge No. 646 to make a fraternal visit to Plain City Lodge No. 449 at Paducah, Kcntucky, on June 21, 1975, and to confer the Degree of Master Mason on their proficient Fellow Craft in the hall of Plain City Lodge, using Missouri ritual. June 20-To Berkeley Lodge No. 667 to receive the Petition for the Degrees of Lee Ray Cotton, a nonresident of Missouri who lives at Cahokia, Illinois. June 30-To Faith Lodge No. 179 at Mount Ayr, Iowa, to receive the Petition of

1975

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Larry L. Kimble, whose place of residence is in the jurisdiction of Grant City Lodge No. 66 and over whom Grant City Lodge waived jurisdiction. July lO-To 'Vor. Bro. William L. Weiss for a Table Lodge of Instruction on Thursday, July 31, 1975, in the Hall of Jonesburg Lodge No. 457. July 14-To Waynesville Lodge No. 375 to receive the Petition for the Degrees of Jack James Munroe, a nonresident of Missonri whose residence of record is at Newport, Rhode Island. July 17-To St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 to receive the Petition for the Degrees of Rodney Bruce Vick, a nonresident of Missouri who lives at Pulaski, Illinois. July 17-To George Washington Lodge No.9 to host for a fraternal visit on Sat路 urday 27, 1975 at Scottish Rite Cathedral in St. Louis the following lodges: Bellflower Lodge No. 91 I, Bellflower, Illinois; Grand View Lodge No. 1112, Peoria Heights, Illinois; Advance Lodge No. 1039, Glenview, Illinois; Home Lodge No. 312, Fort '\layne, Indiana, and to confer the Degree of Master Mason on Brother Lari Ray Grubbs, a proficient Fellow Craft of Bellflower Lodge No. 911, as courtesy to Bellflower Lodge, using Missouri ritual. July 22-To Meridian Lodge NO.2 to host Paducah Lodge No. 127 at Paducah, Kentucky, for a fraternal visit on Saturday, September 27, 1975, when Paducah Lodge wiII confer the Degree of I\faster Mason on their proficient Fellow Craft, using Kentucky ritual. August 8-To Waynesville Lodge No. 375 to receive the Petition for the Degrees of Robert Charles Swift, a nonresident of Missouri who claims Portland, Oregon, as his residence of record. August 29-To Rolla Lodge No. 213 to host Franklin Lodge No. 25 at Alton, Illinois, for a fraternal visit on Saturday, September 13, 1975, when Franklin Lodge wiII confer the Degree of Master Mason on their proficient Fellow Craft, using Illinois ritual. CERTIFICATES AND CARDS FOR RITUAL PROFICIENCY

Certificates and cards were issued to Authorized Instructors in the Proficiency or Candidates' Lectures (Subdivision I), and cards were issued to Authorized Instructors (Subdivision II) of the Certificate Plan of the Committee on Ritual, in accordance with the reports of Examining Commissions. SUBDIVISION I

Originals First Renewals Second Renewals Third Renewals Fourth Renewals Fifth Renewals Sixth Renewals Seventh Renewals Eighth Rene,vals Ninth Renewals Tenth Renewals

22 .

SUBDIVISION II-PART

Originals First Renewals .. Second Renewals

129 53 27 23 19 20

. .

6 6

2 I

31 18

Third Renewals Fourth Renewals Fifth Renewals Sixth Renewals . Eighth Renewals .,. Ninth Renewals . SUIIOYVISION II-PART

Originals First Renewals . Second Renewals Third Renewals Fourth Renewals Fifth Renewals . Sixth Renewals . Seventh Renewals Eighth Renewals Ninth Renewals .. ,

. .

12 6 3 2 4 I

. . . . . . . . .

28 17 4 11

5 2 1 3 I

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SUBDIVISION II-PART

Originals First Renewals Second Renewals Third Renewals

1975

l~ourth

36 25 10 II

Renewals Fifth Renewals Sixth Renewals Seventh Renewals Eighth Renewals Ninth Renewals

5 5 2 . .

1 3

The names of the Master Masons whose applications were approved during the year July 1, 1974-June 30, 1975 are included in the report of the Committee on Ritual. COURTESIES Lodges of Missouri accommodated 89 lodges of other Grand Jurisdictions and performed fraternal sen'ices. The requests for fraternal courtesies were received through the offices of Grand Secretaries, respectively, and transmitted to Missouri lodges. Subordinate lodges of Missouri made 203 requests of lodges of other states for fraternal courtesies: Conferrals of degrees, investigation to determine fitness of petitioners for the degrees and for reinstatement to good standing after suspension for nonpayment of dues, assistance with the preparation of application for admission to the Masonic Home of Missouri, presentations of 50-Year Buttons, inquiries for information as to the whereabouts and conditions of "lost" brothers, etc. In addition many requests for information on Masonic history and records were exchanged and processed; authorizations were given and received for Masonic Funeral Services. FIFTY-YEAR BUTTON' PRESENTATIONS JULY I, 1974-JUNE 30, 1975 The Grand Lodge of Missouri has recognized and has honored 762 veteran brothers with the award of the 50-Year Button during the year 1974-1975. M.W. Grand Master Herman A. Orlick approved the presentation of the Grand Lodge 50-Year Button to each brother who attained the distinguished status of 50-Year Member by faithful interest in the well-being of our brotherhood and by the accomplishment of 50 years of membership in good standing as a Master Mason. FIFTY-YEAR BUTTON PRESENTATIONS JULY 1, 1974-JUNE 30, 1975 Acacia No. 602-Richard H. Eubank, Andrew W. Roth, Charles Mansfield, Paul A. Williams Adair No. 366-Ronald A. Reed, Murl Emery Williams Advance No. 590-Floyd S. Richmond, Harry Homer Fowler Agency No. IO-Milton M. Krumme Algabil No. 544-William G. Gleiforst, Roy Woodruff Postel, August Spiering, Harold George Wodi, Emil F. Reifeiss Adolph A. Ohlemeyer Alton No. 255-Mack D. Guffey America No. 347-Ira E. Pennell, William Christian Wacker, Edward Engert Anchor No. 443-Isham E. Gordon, Otto J. Trautwein, Samuel John Story, OrIey Beck Appleton City No. 412-Clyde Kelly, Leo Brown Herrman, Royce Zink A1'lington No. 316-Robert K. Hooker, Charles R. Warnol

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Armstrong No. 70-Glenwood Rohb Ash Grove No. 100-Hiram M. Evans Ashland No. 156-D. L. Rippeto Athens No. 127-Lcwis Frank Smith Ava No. 26-Gorman E. Dye, Sr., Murley Grabccl Beacon No. J-William A. Koehne, Arthur W. Koehne, Emil W. Heinrich, Frank J. Hellweg, Walter A. Neider, Charles F. Umbright, Edward J. Jansen Belle No. J7J-William McKinley Eads, Raymond F. Lichte Benevolence No. l70-Lewis Elmer McDonnal, Herbert M. Braden Benjamin Franklin No. 642-Mitchell Schenberg, Harry Kaplan, Louis Sol Diener, Jacob A. Cohn Bernie No. 5iJ-George D. Abernathy, Sr. Bethany No. 97-Harold H. Kessler, Ross D. Hogan Billings No. J79-Yvon C. Massey Bloomington No. 102-Raymond Paul Hogan Blue Springs No. JJ7-Roger J. McGuire, Claude Cox, Fernay Neely Bolivar No. 195-Raymond T. Brown Bonhomme No. 45-J. H. Theodore Schrader, Harry F. Schrader, Herbert Jacob Schmidt, Theodore F. Schmidt Branson No. 587-John A. Fawcett, Eugene B. Hunt Braymer No. 135-William R. Shively Brentwood No. 616-Jack Harttman Bridgeton No. 80-James Earle Bixby Brookfield No. 86-George A. McNish Brotherhood No. 269_Elmer Mathews, Virgil D. Green Bucklin No. 2J3-Carl Franklin McWilliams Buckner No. 501-Joel B. Powell Butler No. 254-Fred E. Thornbrugh Cache No. 416-George C. Kuebler, Edward A. Sperrer Cairo No. 486-Archie D. Boucher California No. 183-A. Everett Wilson Cambridge No. 6J-Harry M. Hummel . Canopy No. 284-L1oyd R. Ellis, H. W. Wait, Lloyd K. Faulkner, Lynn V. Davis Carroll No. 249-John David Calloway Carterville No. 401-William Arthur Cartwright Carthage No. 197-Ernest S. Glenn, Clyde H. Krummel Cass No. H7-Henry A. Wilson Cecile Daylight No. 305-John M. Herd, Myron L. Johnson Chamois No. 185-John H. Rau, Stanley E. Rickhoff, James August Penning Charity No. 331-John D. Preston, Jr., Barton Pitts, Jr., Albert H. Muench, Amos N. Hansen, Harry F. Barton, Milton A. Schwalm, Ralph N. Nuckols, Carl E. Rush, Robert D. Morrison, Andrew J. Rusow, Dale C. Bermond, Charles J. Mund Charleston No. 407-William Russell Goodin Clarence No. 662-Charlcs Joe Griswold Clark No. 61O-William Park Belcher Clarksville No. 17-Warrcn A. Carver, Robert V. Boucher Clayton No. 601-Emmett C. Abel, Irwin F. Rosenfelder, John August Yates Clearmont No. 507-Wilford Merle Simpson, Oscar H. Bancroft Clifton No. 46J-David M. Simmons Clifton Heights No. 520-Harry L. Meyer, William J. Ulmer, William J. Kaufman, Otto B. Steiner Clifton Hill No. 161-Elvin A.Eubank Clinton No. 548-Andrew J. Hall Clintonville No. 482-Earl H. Kauffman, C. Julian Richards, Parks Bacon

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1975

Coldwater No. 485-William Harold Rex Columbia No. 534-George Dewey Lehmann Comfort No. 533-Boyd T. Ghan, John Loyd Ghan Commonwealth No. 654-Robert O. Boggs, Raymond E. Knoeppel Compass No. 120-Herrick K. Hawley, Noka B. Hon Composite No. 369-Milus King, Jay L. Denning, Waymon K. Wiggins Conway No. 528-David Ross Wills Cornerstone No. 323-Victor F. Feigenbaum, John B. Corn, David Weiss Cosmos No. 282-Samuel Solomon Reynolds, Archie Campbell Wise Country Club No. 656-Waldo Martin Ballew C1'aft No. 287-Nathaniel J. Wagner Cmig No. 606-Cecil Wayne Lowe Crane No. 5I9-Glen Rickman Cuba No. 3I2-Frank H. Crowson Cunningham No. 525-Gerald Stobaugh, Leslie 0.路 Allen Daggett No. 492-Elmer J. Gregory, Armin J. Weseman, Oscar J. Weseman Decatur No. 400-Harlen Andrew Moore, Arthur Redpath Murray De Soio No. 119-Jesse Oliver Myers, Harold Brackman, Carl P. Simon Dexter No. 532-Ben D. Cowan, Sr. Doric No. 300-Herschel S. Bledsoe East Gate No. 630-George Arthur Stipe, Sidney A. Keeney, James F. Miller, Thomas R. Shockey, Wallace G. Laws, William U. Greenwell, Clinton R. Sayers, George M. Abell, Lee Lester Boley, James Y. Palmer, Oscar L. Loman, Kenneth Darrel Vineyard, Lewis E. Critchlow, :Fred Tripses Edina No. 291-John A. Greenly Elvins No. 599-Charles Homer Appleberry Equality No. 497-Howard R. Pinto, William I. Woolsey, Walter C. Kerr Euclid No. 505-Hilliard Fred Mueller, William A. Gevecker, Charles Henry Lawson, Harvey Newton Smith, Burton M. Champion, John D. Lehr, Clarence E. Lowry, Elmer Harry Schnell, Edward John Delrord, Harold Vinyard Stirmlinger Evergreen No. 27-]. Paul Altheide Excelsior No. 44I-Thomas 'V. Seibert Fairfax No. 183-Ernest R. Sharp Fayette No. 47-Walter E. Ackerman Fellowship No. 345-Arthur Gordon Rusk, Darrell L. Zimmerman, James A. Alexander, Theodore Roosevelt Oberman Fenton No. 281-August William Guehring, George Theiss Ferguson No. 542-George L. Lemmon Fidelity No. 339-Chester Harvey, Raymond Copeland, Guy S. Kamphefner Four Mile No. 212-Roy Matthews ' Fraternal No. 363-William T. Evins Freedom No. 636-Harry Raymond Taylor Friendship No. 89-Leno C. Allenbrand, Clarence B. Berry, Robert Leroy Boehner, Lester Clark Baldwin, Fred C. Slater Fulton No. 48-Alfred Whitfield Griffith, Fred E. Thomas Galena No. 515-William Alfred Peters Galt No. 423-George Oliver Maxwell, Clyde K. Carpenter, J. Warren Gibson, John B. Harris Gardenville No. 655-Leonard Carl Bornemann Gate City No. 522-Millard Hoenshell, Lilburn B. Scott, Barclay A. Greene, Merrell Cook Gate of the Temple No. 422-Ralph H. Cummins, Guy E. Rees, Chester Schofield, Earl M. Hoefgen George Washington No.9-James Walter Sanders, William B. Schworm

1975

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Good Hope No. 218-Walter A. Fett, Carl J. M. Riesinger, Raymond L. Holt, Max A. Schmitt, Charles E. Townsend, Benno A. R. Koehn, Arthur H. Scholl, Chester W. Busch, Charles William Bauer, Gus Arthur Saller, Julius J. Zach, John Earl Patterson, Erwin Herman Stroh, Edwin Irvin Geist Gower No. 397-Harold G. Puckett Grain Valley No. 644-Paul J. Farley Grandview No. 618-Ncls Skold, Carl V. Ricketts, Robert Dean Barry Granite No. 272-George H. Foster, Joseph B. Temples, Estel W. Thompson Gray Summit No. 173-Paul Duebbert, Wallace B. Dorflinger Green City No. 159-Marion George Walker Greensburg No. 414-John J. Pearce Greentop No. 635-Walter J. Kelly Hale City No. 216-Lawrence D. Wampler Harmony No. 499-Phillip J. Rabon, William A. Mahiger, George Simon Dueringer Hartford No. 171-Richard E. Whitacre Havana No. 2J-:-George S. Gromer Hebron No. 354-James R. Milligan Henderson No. 477-Earl Underwood Hermitage No. 288-Elbert R. Crouch, David P. Harris Hermon No. 187-Ray Wolfington, Earl R. Bingham, James M. Steele Hemine No. 1M-Harry B. Aronson, Joe Krug, Charles Lewis, Samuel Naster, Sol N. Rapaport, Gus L. Schlesinger, Victor J. Schultz, James William Willis, Fred A. Blum, Carl Jo'. Cohen, Harry Louis Cohen, Morton Brown, Edward Cumonow, Floyd Frank, William Ruback Higbee No. 527-Lyle E. Cubbage, Claude Bradley Ryle, Edwin B. Hawkins Hiram No. 362-David F. Bartine Holden No. 262-Charles McClure, Harlin N. Steintl Holliday No. 660-R. G. Crain Howard No.4-Floyd C. Swearingen, Robert E, Lee Hume No. 130-Joseph C. Watson Independence No, 76-Donald H. Gibson, Jewel Raymond Everett Ingomar No. 536-Samuel Pitman, Reginald Scott Bickford Ionia No. 38I-Edward Olney Shelton, Samuel Grady Hard, Curtis F. Madole, B. Emery Scott, Harry M. Hines, Dewey W. Eckenherger Ionic No. 154-0scar Avery Bell, Ollie Spears Cole Irondale No. H)-Alfred D. Merrill Ivanhoe No. 446-Jo'rank Lester Barnes, Charles Laurence Brobst, Lake Edgar Swisher, James Stoddard Brazel, Donald Robert Baker, Charles Butler Wallac'e, Orley Egbert Mosher, Norman Hall Johnson, Elmer Burkett Hodges, Hugh Wilson Miller, Will Arnold, Hartey Benton Enochs, Joseph Edwin Lockwood, Joseph L. Wenzel, Raymond Oliver Joslyn, James Francis Bentley, John S. Sumerwell, William Herman Bertram, Sidney Marquis Garlick, Ralph Bartlett Dickens Jamesport No. 564-Howard E. Hill Jefferson No. 43-George B. Case, Richard E. Opel, DeWitt C. Hale, Clyde Frallcis, Foster B. McHenry, Cecil Raithel Jennings No. 640-Charles Everett Elston, Walter Burbach, Edward D. Holtz, Frank Coiro Jewel No. 480-Archie Raymond Stalder, Charles E. Parcher, Eden C. Booth Joachim No. 164-Carl D. Clark Joplin No. 335-John W. McCool, Glen Elmer Camp, John Joseph Harutun, Ronald Grant Al'nett, Carl E. Longnecker, Duard john Poyner, Jackson R. Bucher, Lowell Charles Mosler, Thomas Dwight Miller Joppa No. 41l-Harry V. Shelton

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1975

Kansas City No. 220-Hughes C. Cunningham, Leland L. Grismer, Giles J. Smith Keystone No. 24J-Ebert D. Cox, Waldo Millard Russell King Hill No. 376-Walter T. Kenney Kirksville No. 105-Earl E. Conner, Alexander C. McKinstry, Floyd Lester Marshall Kirkwood No. 484-Charles S. Greenberg, Alvin Joseph Lee, LaMoyne O. Liberty, Oscar H. Jekel, Edward J. Eschenroeder Lamar No. 292-Edwin F. Young, Arthur J. Purinton Lambskin No. 460-Lawrence B. Northoff, John Jacob Grimm, John C. Lenz La Monte No. 574-Arthur E. Perkins . La Plata No. 237-George D. Reesman La Russell No. 592-J. Harvey Koontz Leadwood No. 598-James Marvin Link Lebanon No. 77-Henrv W. Peetz Lewistown No. 494-U;ster T. Henry, Je\vell C. Holbert Lexington No. 149-William Lloyd Smith, Jesse G. Lankford Liberty No. JI-5amuel James Chapman, J. Eugene Tarrants, D. W. Rogers, Rolan Ray Warman Lick Creek No. J02-Calvin D. Howell Lincoln No. JJ8-Raymond G. James Linn No. J26-John Staley, Levi A. Carnes, Everett C. Herndon Livingston No. 51-James G. Cuddy Lock Springs No. 488-Buel R. Reece Lockwood No. 521-5010mon Richard Hastings Lodge of Love No. 259-Ernest Locker Lorraine No. 128-Glenn F. Bridges Louisville No. 409-Byron Gillum Lowry City No. 40J-Clarence A. Snyder Magnolia No. 626-George T. Dierking, Edwin J. Diehl, Herman C. Scheer, JosephO. Ziegler, Leonard Langeneckert, Herbert B. Howell, Wade H. Scott Malden No. 406-Donovan Earl Behymer Maplewood No. 566-Alexander L. Conrad, Norvell Plegge, Russell M. Loving, Raymond C. Rieder, Harry Drozda Marceline No. 481-Frank B. Lane Marcus No. nO-Dorr P. Phillips McDonald No. J24-Charles Roy Layland Mendon No. 628-Virgil Franklin Tillotson, Lee Engleman Meramec No. JJJ-Leslie F. Hollocher, James F. Howell, Robert T. Geggie, Frank W. Mottert, Herbert J. Howald Mercer No. J5-Lester G. Slayton Me";dian No. 2-Ted R. Rice, Charles Brynda, George G. Ernst, William H. Koopmann, Arthur E. Legendre, Meredith M. Hobart, Theodore H. Marek, Fred S. Anheuser, Louis George Held, Jr., Walter W. Rumer, Walter G. Repohl Middle Fabius No. 244-James William Chapman, Arthur Roy Lancaster, Harry E. Potter, Elmer M. Wright Miller No. 567-Dewey Hershel Jones, F. Ward Duewel Mineral No. 471-AlollZo Chester Smith Missouri No. I-Miro C. Sadlo, Eugene B. Saxe Mizpah No. 6J9-Harry J. Spindler, Alexander Wallace, Edwin F. Meyer, Edward J. Hoyer, Wolford F. Hutchinson, Fred Henry Meyer, Fred Jacob Nold Moberly No. J44-Clarence J. Bitfiker, Arthur Krom, Amos B. Magruder, William B. McGinty Monroe No. 64-Robert L. Hawkins, Sr.

1975

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Montevallo No. 490-Ray O. Dark Montgomery No. 246-Eugene H. Miller, George W. Oliver, William Arthur Johnson Morley No. 184-Champ D. Bomer Mosaic No. 351-Ernest McClurg Mound City No. 294-0rville D. Jackson Mountain Grove No. 15B-Harry W. Harris, Marion L. Anderson Mount Moriah No. 40-George O. Moeller, Oscar C. Thuerwachter, Hyet H. Settlemoir, Lester F. Meier, George F. Drewel, Charles M. Smith, Elmer J. Schewe, Oscar E. Herrmann, Earl S. Barton, Walter J. Ubben Mt. Washington No. 614-Fred H. Etzenhouser Mt. Zion No. 327-Matthew C. Amyx, Leland F. Ward, A. Lee Caldwell Mystic Tie No. 221-Payton W. Miller New Bloomfield No. 60-Madison H. Lewis New London No. 307-Harrell D. Elsea Nodaway No. nO-Robert Bledsoe, Don R. Heflin, Harry A. Price Northeast No. 643-Andrew J. Cain, Edward N. Haynes, James E. Phelps, Charles P. Woods, Omar D. Gentry, Charles W. Rose Occidental No. 163-William E. Lavcnberg Olive Branch No. 576-0liver H. Kortjohn, Herman Millstone, Edward H. Schmitt, Benjamin R. Schneider, George W. Lauer Orient No. 546-Herbert L. Weldon, John W. Martin, David S. Heller, Frank C. Gove, Elton B. Chambers, Glen D. Day, Henry E. Rich, Orner H. Meyer, Joseph H. Beck, Herschel C. Ressler Osage No. 303-Glenn O. Neff, Earl D. Bevington, Jack Hedges, John C. Howard O'Sullivan No. 7-Sam Hayes Overland No. 623-William A. Anderson Owensville No. 624-Henry A. Ruffner, James H. Hansen, Fred A. Schaeperkoetter, Maurice E. Tayloe Palestine No. 24I-Oscar Conner, Harold C. Belding, Henry W. Staggemcier, Jr. Parrott No. 30B-Gist R. Campbell Pattonsburg No. 65-Wade D. Moody Pauldingville No. II-Melvin W. Nieburg Paul Revere No. nO-Walter H. Eberbach, George Heldman Paulville No. 3i9-George B. Hooley, Aubrey C. Elmore Perseverance No. 92-01aus Davis Benning, Crewdson 'V. Dillender, Robert B. Pappenfort, Lester I. Zumwalt, Leonard Pounds Phoenix No. 136-Frank E. Baxter Pilgrim No. 652-Wheeler G. Duffy, Benjamin A. Ohrenschall, Frank C. Dietz Plato No. 469-Woodford L. Tilley Plattsburg No. In-James T. Lawrence Pleasant Hope No. 467-Glen J. Slagle, James Doran Wilson Point Pleasant No. li6-Charles W. Jones, Jack E. Nolin Polar Star No. 79-Harry Gershenson, Sr., Charles H. Batavis, Walter J. Simon, Millard A. Waldheim, Harry O. Weber, Samuel J. Brown, William J. Waibel Pollock No. 349-Claude Ernest Page, Durward G. DeWitt Pomegranate No. 95-Walter Henry Schmitt Poplar Bluff No. 209-James T. Hixson, Harold E: Gamblin, Herman F. Vosloh Potosi No. 131-Murphy W. Maxwell Prairie No. 556-James Albert Mote Pride of the West No. li9-0scar J. Vosbrink, John Edward F. Allen Progress No. 657-Albert Vernie Tipsword, Edgar Louis Schreihagen Purity No. 65B-Joseph F. Silhavy

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1975

Putnam No. 190-Claude L. Martin Pyramid No. lBO-Chesley T. Taylor, Albert J. Saxer Pythagoras No. JBJ-William Earnest Smith Queen City No. J80-Pearl Alvin Sloop Ravenwood No. 20J-Artie Coons Raytown No. J91-Edward J. Mantel, Charles H. Stayton Republic No. 570-Julian Harold King, Martinus Nielsen Richland No. J85-Paul E. Harter Rising Sun No. l3-Chester D. Straub, George A. Eckert, Leslie C. Kuhn Rolla No. 2JJ-James B. Bronson, George W. Farrar Rose Hill No. 550-Mitchell A. Gaitskill, Claude E. McArthur Rosendale No. 404-Ernest Fay Denny Rothville No. 426-Jess R. Smith Rowley No. 204-Herman Robbins Rural No. J16-Michael E. Eleopoulos, Selden M. Jones Russellville No. 90-Herman C. Lessel, James A. Sestak, Victor J. Witthaus, John Herman Son Rutledge No. 572-Joseph A. Hayward St. Clair No. 27J-Benjamin Bradley, Ed H. S. Henry St. Francois No. 234-Hubert C. Simpson, Frederick P. Womack St. James No. 230-John A. Klossner St. John's No. 28-Robert C. Hubb, Charles J. Heiberger, Charles R. Munson, Earl C. Foster, Lorrille James Boyle, John Berger Jeans, Virgil Maurice Knopp St. Joseph No. 78-Roy A. Tanner, Arthur F. Schwader, Kenneth C. Hellums, Ralph L. Bub, William F. Witham, Chester H. Becker, Paul Priestley, Vincent D. Manker St. Louis No. 20-Reuben P. Cohn, Jerome J. Seidel, Louis H. Kohler, Irvin Sachs, Louis J. Mendel, Alvin A. Wolff, Milton Cohen St. Mark's No. 9J-Willard E. Nations, Ernest P. Masters Salem No. 225-Lowell Turner Salisbury No. 208-David S. Lawrence Samaritan No. 424-Raymond A. Willa Saxton No. 508-Theodore E. Grier Schell City No. 448-Marvin B. Ditty Sedalia No. 236-Frank C. Hart, Homer W. Cunningham, William G. Parsons, Jess Brown, Henry F. Niemann Senath No. 5l3-L. A. Chailland Shaveh No. 646-Fred C. Euler Sheffield No. 625-Axel L. Johnson, Frank A. Ferguson, Walter C. Hobbs, Donel A. Goddard, Dan Dewey Davis, Carl J. Kenepaske Shekinah No. 256-James L. Moore, Oscar L. Williams Shelbina No. 228-George H. Jordan, Carl R. Kendall, James P. Powell Silex No. 75-Leon F. Gooch Skidmore No. 51l-Harold G. Palmer Solomon No. 271-Jack C. Christiansen, Otis L. Barbarick, Fred P. March, Ray T. Soper South Gate No. 547-Rea M. Hutcherson, Lee W. Shull, Halvor H. Halvorson, Henry F. Gillham Southwest No. 466-John H. Harper Stanberry No. I09-Beldon K. Smith Star No. 419-E. L. Midkiff, Sf. Stockton No. 28J-Charles W. Neale, John Alden Smith, Wilbur Miller Sturgeon No. l74-Raymond T. Greeno

1975

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Summit No. 263-Jesse G. Boyd Swope Park No. 617-August L. Hunter, Jackson L. Gill, Marvin C. Hooker Tebbetts No. 565-Ralph J. Huffmaster, Paul E. Sitton, George F. Hord Temperance No. 438-Willard H. Walker, Charles L. Shinn Temple No. 299-James M. Robertson, Russell G. Anderson, Thomas R. Taylor, Burnham Gossett, Marvin O. Sherman Texas No. 177-William S. Crawford Theodore Roosevelt No. 661-John A. Harvie, Earl E. McKiddy Triangle No. 638-Harold W. Clark, William D. Rose Trilumina No. 205-Louis A. Buck, Jr., Elmer H. Wilson Trinity No. 64l-Harry Goldberg, Virgil P. Moore, Werner W. Bellison, Thomas E. Aton, Charles M. Hallett Triplett No. I22-Celia O. Gross Troy No. 34-Harold H. Moore, Clay M. Hopkins Tuscan No. 360-John H. Cunningham, Jr., Franklin E. Walton, J. Charles Webb, George F. Morrison Twilight No. 114-Grover S. Owen Tyro No. I2-Charles E. Drew Union Star No. 124-John W. Miller Unionville No. 21O-Noah F. Matthews United No.5-Ralph L. McCoy, Joseph S. Miller, Charles W. Denham, Jr., Eugene L. Stott, Peter Christian Oswald, Milton Hoffman, John Turner White, Jr. Unity No. 495-Rex W. Crewley University No. 649-Arthur Enfield Jones, John Warren Jones, Fremont G. Elliott, Burrell L. Pickering, Francis S. Wuelker, Dwight Dewitt O'Neil U"bana No. 42I-Henry Ruppert Klein Valley No. 413-Edgar C. Jackson, Paul D. Stalling Vandalia No. 491-Richard H. Kohl, Oval H. Spenny Vienna No. 94-Carl A. Baldwin Wakanda No. 52-Volney Edgar Williams, Otto T. Watson, James A. Thomson Washington No. 87-Charles C. Ray .Wayne No. 526-Elmer G. Sweazea, Clarence Ward, Virgil H. Solomon Webster No. 98-Hershel F. Case Webster Groves No. 84-John I. Robertson, Chester F. Prehn, Rufus Malcolm Orr, Frank B. Peterson, Arthur P. Snyder Wellington No. 22-Bryon C. Call, Estle E. Jones Wellston No. 613-Frank L. McCarty, Henry E. Sifford, Carl J. Burkhardt, William H. Schaum, James Howard Byrd, Elmer H. Oechele, W. Lester Marpel, Oscar Fischer Western Light No. 396-Melvin Carl KenaB 'Western Star No. 15-Earl C. Creekmore West Gate No. 445-Ralph B. Reed, Creighton F. Baldwin, Jr., Leonard C. Ruckelshaus, Ernest F. Breeze, George A. Quick, Irvin H. 'Weaver, Clifford C. Kienzle Weston No. 53-Rabon Burr McKnight, Jr. Westport No. 340-Charles G. Starkey, Eugene C. Thompson, Ben G. Wood Whitesville No. I62-Clarence A. Roberts Windsor No. 29-Arthur L. Land, Ryland M. Ayres Woodside No. 387-Homer Old York No. 563-Don S. Brown, Edgar R. Singleton, Ira C. Weekley, George E. Thompson Zalma No. 545-Hirman R. Pickett Zeredatha No. 189-Homer E. Reynolds, Lyman G. Cheney, George B. Maple, George N. Dearden, Harry M. Payne, Joseph A. Frakes, Harry A. Smith

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1975

GRAND LODGE MONEY

General Fund-Commerce Bank of St. Joseph, Missouri Deposits: The payments of subordinate lodges of the "Amount Due Grand Lodge," per the Annual Return. Interest income on investments. Miscellaneous receipts. Withdrawals: The deposits to the Imprest Account as reimbursement for authorized disbursements. The deposit of the budgeted appropriation to the Mileage and Per Diem Account. The payments to the Masonic Home of Missouri and the George Washton National Masonic Memorial Association of the fees on initiations, and the direct appropriations of the Grand Lodge to the Masonic Service Association of the United States. The purchase of investments. Imprest Account-Mercantile-Commerce Trust Company at St. Louis, Missouri. Deposits: Reimbursements from the General Fund for authorized disbursements previously made. Withdrawals: The payments of the costs relative to the operation of the Grand Lodge, as provided by the approved budget. Revolving Account-Mercantile-Commerce Trust Company at St. Louis, Missouri. Deposits: Receipts for the sales of Constitution and By-Laws J the publications of the Masonic Education Committee, the prescribed forms, the Bicentennial Seals, the filmstrip on the House of Representatives, the annual dues receipt cards. Miscellaneous receipts. Withdrawals: Payments on the purchases of all items sold to lodges and individuals through the Grand Lodge Office, as enumerated above, and on such other transactions as have been and are approved. The Freemason Account-Mercantile-Commerce Trust Company at St. Louis, Missouri. Deposits: The remittances on the subscriptions of interested persons. Withdrawals: A payment to the Grand Lodge for each issue of the magazine at the rate of 25 cents per subscription. The records of receipts and disbursements have been submitted to the auditor for examination. The report of the auditor verifies the accounts and records.

1975

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Grand Lodge Officers and members of the Committee on Ways and Means received monthly budget reports and regular reports on the Imprest Account, the Revolving Account, and The F1'eemason Account. AREA MEETINGS-SPRING

1975

Four times the Grand Master of Masons has met with the Officers of the subordinate lodges of Missouri at Area Meetings for the purposes of presenting programs on matters of Masonic law and practice toward the goal of better informed officers and proper and successful operation of lodges. Four times the content of subjects and the manner of presentation have been varied so as to maintain the interest and enthusiasm of the brothers who would be in attendance by way of the offices held in their respective lodges. M.W. Grand Master Orlick held 17 Area Meetings during the months of February, March, April, May. This year, an official of the Masonic HomeAdministrator Max E. Wood or Associate Administrator H. David Thomasattended all Area Meetings and participated in the program. Invitations and information for the meetings were sent to four officers of each subordinate lodge-Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Secretary; Past Grand Masters; Grand Lodge Officers; District Deputy Grand Masters; District Deputy Grand Lecturers; and members of Grand Lodge Committees. The packets of the year contained: The Non-Payment of Dues Problem; Development of the New Member; Let's Push Masonic Education; Charity; Youth-Our Most Precious Asset; Visit of the District Deputy Grand Master; "This Is Freemasonry"; The Freemason Magazine; Masonic Home of Missouri; Relief and Charity Fund; "Funeral Arrangements" Chart; What's to Be Had From the Grand Lodge Office by a Lodge, by a Member, by an Interested Inquirer; Ideas for Lodge Programming; Suggestions for the 1976 Area Meetings with Response Envelope; Model By-Laws; "A Masonic Review" 1974; "Handbook of Freemasonry"; DeMolay-"An Invitation \,yith a Purpose"; Catalogs of Masonic Service Association. The Grand Lodge is most appreciative of every kind attention shown by the officers and members of the lodges and temple associations, in whose halls the Area Meetings were held, and by those who prepared and served the meals. As Grand Secretary, I do thank the District Deputy Grand Masters who collected the information on attendance from the lodges and the brothers in the communities where meetings were held who acted as the "gobetween" for the arrangements. Again, we may report that the Area Meetings-Spring 1975 were entirely satisfactory and valuable in terms of the attendance and the attitude of genuine interest in the progress of Freemasonry in Missouri. 1975

ANNUAL RETURNS

Duplicate blanks of the four-page 1975 Annual Return, with instructions, were mailed to lodge secretaries on June 16, 1975. The 1975 Annual Returns of 544 lodges were received in the Grand Lodge Office on August I, or within a reasonable grace period. The prescribed penalty of $10.00 for each month, or fraction thereof, of delay was assessed those lodges whose 1975 Annual Returns were received late.

1975

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

The "preliminary review" of the Returns received has been made to validate the figures entered in the determination of Net Membership as of June 30, 1975 and in the calculation of the Amount Due Grand Lodge. Inquiries were made of many lodges for information pertinent to the "preliminary review." After any necessary adjustments, the duplicate ("yellow") copy of the Return was sent to the lodge to be retained among the permanent papers for use as a reference source in the future. Some facts of interest from the 1975 Annual Returns:

Net Membership as of June 30, 1975 Increased in Net Membership-175 lodges Decreased in Net Membership-322 lodges Net Membership remained the same-63 lodges Fees for the Degrees $31.00 to $39.00-171 lodges (127 lodges charge the minimum of $31.00) $40.00 to $49.00-106 lodges (72 lodges charge $41.00) $50.00 to $59.00- 91 lodges (47 lodges charge $51.00) $60.00 to $69.00- 66 lodges (41 lodges charge $61.00) $70.00 to $79.00- 41 lodges (24 lodges charge $76.00) $80.00 to $89.00- 22 lodges (16 lodges charge $86.00) $90.00 to $99.00- 15 lodges ( 8 lodges charge $96.00) $100.00 to $161.00- 30 lodges (13 lodges charge $100.00; the maximum fee for the degrees is $161.00) Annual Dues The annual dues fixed by Lodge By-Laws range from $6.00 Prevailing amounts of annual dues are: $ 8.00- 31 lodges $10.00-178 lodges $12.00- 59 lodges $12.50- 28 lodges $15.00- 88 lodges $20.00- 41 lodges

$40.00.

The audit of the 1975 Annual Returns, the process of writing all that is official into the permanent records of members on file in the Grand Lodge Office, is now in progress. In order that the lodge and the Grand Lodge may agree on the names of the Master Masons who are members in good standing and on the net membership number as of June 30, 1975, an alphabetical roster is sent to each lodge for a name-by-name comparison with the entries in the Lodge Membership Records. The goal of the project is the complete and accurate Masonic history of every Master Mason holding membership in a Missouri Lodge on June 30, 1975. THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF MASTER MASONS

In the continuing project of 100 per cent personal and direct contact with every Master Mason holding membership in a Missouri lodge-the distribution of the issues of The Freemason and other communications--two

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copies of the Computer Print-Out of the Master Mason-Addresses were mailed to each lodge on December 2, 1974. The request was made that every entry be carefully checked: name by name, address element by address element. One copy of the updated and corrected Print-Out was to be sent to the Grand Lodge Office for processing with the computer company; the second copy was to be kept by the lodge as a reference source and as a record of the infonnation on names and mailing addresses of members. We might ask two questions; "Is everybody getting it?," "Is everybody getting it right?" Every Master Mason in good standing of one of the 570 lodges comprising the Grand Lodge of Missouri is expected to receive The Freemason. are trying to maintain the mailing roster up-to-date and complete. Most of the necessary infonnation comes from the lodges; therefore, it is quite regretable when more than 25 per cent of the lodges fail to send the updated and corrected copy of the Computer Print-Out to the Grand Lodge Office, as requested. The official reports of the Masonic history of brothers to be recorded in the permanent files of the Grand Lodge are the Annual Returns and the fonnal correspondence that deal with such matters. The facts entered on the Computer Print-Out and the data given on the Immediate Infonnation Form are used for mailing purposes only; none of the dates and names shown on these papers is entered in the official Grand Lodge records.

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CONFERENCE OF GRAND SECRETARIES IN NORTH AMERICA

Grand Secretaries in North America met in conference at \-Vashington, D.C., in February, in conjunction with the Conference of Grand Masters, and the annual meetings of the Masonic Service Association of the United States and the George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association. The Conference Committee on Agenda requested me to prepare and present a paper-the topic "Funeral Arrangements." Regulation and practice of lodge and Grand Lodge account for variant degrees of authorization, pennission, limitation, exception, exclusion, denial, thereby implying a lack of the "universal" in the arrangements of Masonic funeral ceremonies. A survey of 59 Grand Jurisdictions, through the Grand Secretaries, disclosed many facts and figures which may affect and facilitate the arrangements of courtesy Masonic funerals. Noteworthy among the infonnation derived from the questionnaire are: 1. Qualification for burial with Masonic funeral services: Status of Master Mason in good standing, with a few approvals for Entered Apprentices, Fellow Crafts, Dimitted or Suspended Master Masons. 2. Authorization by Grand Secretary (through Grand Lodge Office Staff): Generally acceptable and relatively agreeable course of action; some particular deviations. 3. Time and place of Afasonic funeral ceremonies: At graveside on request and a requirement in a few cases; expressed preference for the service to be held on evening before religious service at funeral parlor. 4. Mem01-ials: The emblem generally approved; some for floral pieces and

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charities; others in conformity with custom of lodge conducting the service; and still others only on the statement of deceased brother's lodge. 5. Expenses: Charges for memorials (emblem, floral pieces, contribution to charity) at stated sums and for telephone toll calls approved; newspaper notices covered in certain cases; practically no acceptance of any bills for officer's service. A chart that summarized the responses by Grand Lodge may have use as a reference source to expedite the request for authorization to conduct Masonic funeral services. The incidence for funeral arrangements, in point of time, is emergency, calling for immediate action. In accordance with the universal objective of extending the final Masonic tribute of respect, it is agreed that leeway and consideration and good sense should prevail toward the accommodation of each request. The principal concern and the prime service should be extended to the family of the deceased brother who express their desire for Masonic funeral ceremonies. R.W. Bro. Albert O. Arnold, Jr., Grand Secretary of Kansas, supplemented and expanded on the topic "Funeral Arrangements" with his paper. M.W. Bro. Forrest D. Haggard, Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, was the speaker at the annual banquet. M.W. Grand Master Orlick, R.W. Deputy Grand Master Cook, R.W. Senior Grand Warden Poe attended the banquet as my guests. Other Missourians present were: M.W. Past Grand Master Bruce H. Hunt, a member of the Conference; R.\V. Bro. Walter C. Ploeser, S.G.I.G.; R.W. Bro. John Black Vrooman. MISCELLANIES The Grand Lodge Tribute of Respect in Memory of M.W. Past Grand Master William Hugh McLaughlin (1972-73) was distributed to all lodges, to all Past Grand Masters, to the widows of Past Grand Masters, to all Of路 ficers of the Grand Lodge, and to the other Grand Lodges recognized by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The Grand Lodge Tribute of Respect in Memory of M.\I\'. Past Grand Master James M. Bradford (1949-50) was distributed to all lodges, to all Past Grand Masters, to the widows of Past Grand Masters, to all Officers of the Grand Lodge, and to the other Grand Lodges recognized by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The booklet, "Looking Toward the East," was sent to the Senior ""Varden of each lodge by direct and personal mail, per the information of name and address given on the report of installation of officers. The form, "Report of Installation of Officers," was sent to each lodge at the beginning of the month when election of officers is held, per the information entered on the Annual Return. The OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE 153RD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION of the Grand Lodge of Missouri were printed and sent to each lodge, each Officer of the Grand Lodge, each Past Grand Master, and each Grand Lodge recognized by this Grand Lodge, in accordance with Section 2.040 (h) . Lists and Information Sheets for the use of Officers and Members of Subordinate Lodges of Missouri were sent to all lodges. A "follow-up" on the matter of filing Form 990-Return of Organizations

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Exempt from Income Tax was made on the basis of entries in the Reports of District Deputy Grand Masters for some particular lodges. A Third-Class Bulk Mailing Permit was obtained by the Grand Lodge, an authorized nonprofit organization exempt from Federal Income Tax, for use in the distribution of certain printed materials to lodges and members. The 1974 Annual Pocket Part was mailed by Third Class Bulk Rate to: Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Lecturers, Members of Grand Lodge Committees, individual Brothers who own personal copies of the Constitution and By-Laws and whose names and addresses are on record in the Pocket Part file, and four (4.) copies to each Lodge (addressed to the Lodge Secretary) for the use of Officers and Members. The correspondence about the 154th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was mailed to Subordinate Lodge by Third Class Bulk Rate. The Grand Master and other elective officers, the Administrative Committee, met with the Grand Secretary to review the operations of the Grand Lodge Office and to treat the matter of budget, in accordance with Section 2.040 (q) . The Grand Secretary attended and participated in the two Deputy Conferences at St. Charles and Kansas City in October and in the meetings of Grand Lodge Committees: Masonic Education, Lodges Under Dispensation, Chartered Lodges, Entertainment of Distinguished Guests. Distributions to all lodges included: The "Proclamation" on the Bicentennial of the United States of America issued by Grand Master Orlick; the "Proclamation" on the Bicentennial of the United States to be made by the lodge; the Bicentennial Program on Paul Revere; the announcement by the Committee on Bicentennial of the documentary filmstrip, "The House of Representatives: Voice of the People," to be purchased and presented to school districts by lodges. I attended the 135th Annual Meeting of the Grand Lodge of Illinois at Chicago in October. APPRECIATION

The Grand Lodge Office Staff is a company, each of whom performs a particular work assignment and all of whom join together toward the completion of the over-all operation. Individual labor and teamwork are combined for the common object of service to the brother member, to the lodge, to the Grand Lodge. With sincere appreciation, I recognize and acknowledge the ladies of the Grand Lodge Office Staff, the good companions and associates: Mrs. John W. Guibor (Norma Guibor) Mrs. George H. Oppermann (Eugenia Oppermann) Mrs. John R. White (Dorothy White) Miss Judith A. Semmler Mrs. Ralph A. vVilliams (Kay Williams) Mrs. Elmer H. Schaper (Della Schaper) Miss Meredith Bruner Grand Master Herman A. Orlick has made himself a part of all that is Freemasonry in Missouri. He has considered what it means to be a Master

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Mason. He has contemplated upon the many friendships and pleasant associations he has made because of his Masonic membership. He has shown his pride of membership among brothers, companions, fraters, nobles-all who are the Masonic Fraternity. Preparation-the well-laid plans for five major points of interest-and hard work characterize the term of M.W. Brother Orlick. The evaluation of the achievement of goals may not be made during the time of his leadership of the Grand Lodge. Success from his ideas may not be measured in the year 1974-75, but within the compass of next year, and the next, and the next. Herman A. Orlick, Our Grand Master Has done all the good that he could, By all the ways that he could, At all the times that he could, In all the places that he could, For all the people that he could. Mrs. Arnold and I are truly grateful to have been among all the people for whom M.'\T. Brother Orlick and Mrs. Orlick have done all the good. STATISTICS (PER PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF

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Adjusted net membership-July 1, 1974 Additions: Affiliations Initiated Passed Raised Reinstated after suspension N.r.D. Reinstated after suspension (15.068) Unadjusted total additions . Unadjusted gross membership-June 30, 1975 Subtractions: Suspended nonpayment of dues .. Suspended per Section 15.066 Dimitted .. , Died .. Suspended, unmasonicconduct Expelled Unadjusted total subtractions .... Unadjusted net membership-June 30, 1975 Unadjusted loss ., . Fifty-Year Members claimed as exemptions Remissions

ANNUAL RETURNS)

104,492 767 2,597 2,123 2,075 989 10 3,841 108,333

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1,734 46 717 2,812 2 5 5,316 103,017 1,475 6,017 1,495

Fraternity submitted, FRANK A. ARNOLD,

Grand Secretary.

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SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY

DISPENSAnONS By order of Grand Master Orlick, dispensations that authorized the transaction of specific matters of lodge business were issued, as follows: September 8, 1975 to Frank P. Lesinski, Sr., Worshipful Master of Euclid Lodge No. 505 at Overland, Missouri, to hold a Special Communication of Euclid Lodge on Sunday Afternoon, September 14, 1975 at 1:00 p.m. at Kirkwood Masonic Temple for the purpose of opening the lodge, preparatory to the laying of the cornerstone of the Crestwood-Euclid Masonic Temple. September 11, 1975 to Robert A. Greer, Worshipful Master of Crestwood Lodge No. 669 at Kirkwood, Missouri, to hold a Special Communication on Sunday After路 noon, September 14, 1975 for the purpose of opening the lodge preparatory to the Ceremony of laying the cornerstone of the Crestwood-Euclid Masonic Temple.

PERMISSIONS M.W. Grand Master Herman A. Orlick and R.W. Deputy Grand Master Lewis C. 'J\Tes Cook concurred in granting consent and expressing approval on requests pertaining to the activities of Subordinate Lodges, as follows: September 4-Laclede Lodge No. 83 at Lebanon, Missouri, to hold a Table Lodge of Instruction on the tentative date of l\'ovember 15, 1975. September 20-to Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 at St. john, Missouri, to host O'Fallon Lodge No. 576, O'Fallon, Illinois, for a fraternal visit at the Special-Stated Communication on Wednesday, October 1, 1975.

Fraternally submitted, FRANK A. ARNOLD, Grand Secretary. The Grand Secretary moved that the report as printed in the booklet, with the Supplement and the restatement of the Statistics, be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried. REMARKS OF M.W. BRO. HAROLD HULTMAN

M.W. Bro. Harold Hultman, Grand Master of Nebraska, spoke of the pleasure of bringing Greetings from the great state of Nebraska. He referred to the many encounters between the two states during each year, particularly, that between the Cornhuskers of Nebraska University and the Tigers of Missouri University. M.W. Brother Hultman talked of the interesting experience of traveling to the several Grand Lodge Sessions, and observing how the members handled much the same problems. Lodges of Nebraska received the petitions of 19-year-old candidates; the law has been in effect for one year. A result has been a lot of good high-grade young people, even though not a flood of candidates. He further commented on the actions taken and pending on the liquor law in the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska.

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He reviewed the program of Masonic Education undertaken in Nebraska. Officers of the Grand Lodge line are a part of the Education Committee; each is responsible for one part of the work to be disseminated through ten seminars. The objective is to inform the public on the ideas of Freemasonry. He closed his remarks by asking each one, "Are you morally ready to accept Freemasonry? Are you physically ready to accept it? Are you socially ready to accept it? Are you spiritually ready to accept it?" GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, it is always so interesting to hear from our Sister Jurisdictions and to see how Masonry is so closely interwoven in the various states. REPORT OF THE GRAND LECTURER

R.W. Bro. Stanton T. Brown, Grand Lecturer, presented the report of the Grand Lecturer, as printed on pages 3, 4, and 5 of the booklet "Reports of Officers and Committees." He called attention to the paragraph on the condition of the craft, and he expressed the hope that the members would have the opportunity to read the rest of the report. "The condition of the ritual statewide is excellent and is due primarily to the efforts of the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. The reports submitted by these brethren show a total of 934 schools held during the year. The average attendance was slightly more than 27 brethren per school. These figures would have been greater but for the continuing belief by a few of the lodges that the services of the District Deputy Grand Lectm'ers are not needed. Conducting this large num e ber of schools requires hundreds of hours of work and thousands of miles of travel. All of this is done by the District Deputy Grand Lecturers with no thought other than to be of service to our Fraternity, some lodge or to individual brethren. This is perhaps one of the hardest-working groups of District Deputy Grand Lecturers in the history of our Grand Lodge. The effectiveness of the Grand Lecturer would be at a virtual standstill were it not for this group of dedicated Freemasons."

He further called attention to the following paragraph: "At the Eastern and \Vestern meetings last October, I renewed the challenge to each District Deputy Grand Lecturer to obtain at least one new Subdivision I in the certificate plan of each lodge of the 60 districts. There has been an active response and we have had an increase over the preceding year. The increase in all subdivisions was 97. We now have 1,659 holders of proficiency certificates in the State of Missouri."

Finally, he called attention to the last two paragraphs of the report. "Most of you know that I was first appointed Grand Lecturer by our late Past Grand Master, M.W. Bro. W. Hugh McLaughlin. Brother Hugh is one of the best examples of a man who knew the ritual, supported it strongly, lived by it, and gained the respect and love of the brotherhood. We became very close, and I shall miss his valued support and good counsel. I am sure this Grand Lodge will also feel the void left by his untimely death. The opportunity to have been at several area meetings and other gatherings with our Grand Master, M.vV. Bro. Herman A. Orlick, and to have sen'cd under his appointment, was indeed a rewarding expcrience. \,\le have enjoyed a good productive year and much fellowship together, and I thank him for his understanding,

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many courtesies, unswerving interest, and loyal support. To the Grand Lodge officers who are always ready to lend a helping hand, I also thank each路 for his interest and assistance." God bless you all.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge) A.F. &- A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Pursuant to Grand Lodge Law, I make the following report for the year 1974-75 of the work which I have performed during my third year as Grand Lecturer, my observations of the condition of the Craft as to work, and other matters connected with my office which I consider to be of interest and importance to you. Each of the 60 districts of our Fraternity was officially visited once, and a number were visited twice. These visits are not ceremonial, but are work schools. Fortunately, it was necessary to reschedule only five of these schools by reason of inclement weather and illness. The purpose of these schools is not only to correct whatever mistakes that may have crept into the exemplification of the ritual, but, of equal importance, to enhance the abilities of your District Deputy Grand Lecturers. Experience teaches that this in turn strengthens the confidence of the Craft in these dedicated and hard-working brethren. The attendance at the meetings this year, with few exceptions, improved over the preceding year. In addition to conducting the more than 60 official visits, 20 sectional meetings were held with your District Deputies. Four meetings were held in each of five sections of the state. This is a continuation of a program started by R.W. Bro. Freelon K. Hadley in 1951. Without this program it would be virtually impossible for the Grand Lecturer to educate new br,ethren and to keep proficient deputies in all districts. Proficient deputies keep our ritual uniform. The attendance at these meetings is exceptionally high notwithstanding that the meetings are not compulsory and the deputies are not reimbursed for their expenses. These meetings are open to all Master Masons and have been well attended by those who are not deputies. Inclusion of those who are not deputies affords an excellent opportunity to develop a new manpower resource from which to choose deputies when replacements become necessary. All interested brethren are invited to attend. By reason of the fact that these meetings have been repeated, proficiency has been increased, as we are now able to cover more work in less time each year. The faithful brethren who participated are to be congratulated for their hard work in understanding and dispensing this work. The condition of the ritual statewide is excellent and is due primarily to the efforts of the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. The reports submitted by these brethren show a total of 934 schools held during the year. The average attendance was slightly more than 27 brethren per school. These figures would have been greater but for the continuing belief by a few of the lodges that the services of the District Deputy Grand Lecturers are not needed. Conducting this large number of schools requires hundreds of hours of work and thousands of miles of travel. All of this is done by the District Deputy Grand Lecturers with no thought other than to be of service to our Fraternity, some lodge or to individual brethren. This is perhaps one of the hardest-working groups of District Deputy Grand Lecturers in the history of

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our Grand Lodge. The effectiveness of the Grand Lecturer would be at a virtual standstill were it not for this group of dedicated Freemasons. It is a sad duty for me to report the death of R.W. Bro. Robert N. Kinkead of Farmington, Missouri, District Deputy Grand Lecturer of the 48th District. R.W. Brother Kinkead had assisted in the preparation of the food for a picnic sponsored by his lodge the Sunday before his death on Tuesday, June 24, and apparently had been in the best of health. His death is a reminder of the uncertanties of life and that no brother has the promise that he will have the opportunity to complete his unfinished work tomorrow. R.W. Brother Kinkead was a conscientious, hard-working deputy, devoted to his work and well thought of by every Mason who knew him. He not only lived Freemasonry, but took time out to teach it. At the Eastern and Western meetings last October, I renewed the challenge to each District Deputy Grand Lecturer to obtain at least one new Subdivision I in the certificate plan of each lodge of the 60 districts. There has been an active response and we have had an increase over the preceding year. The increase in all subdivisions was 97. \'\Te now have 1,659 holders of proficiency certificates in the State of Missouri. In working with this group of District Deputy Grand Lecturers for the past three years, I have come to know each of them personally and have had the satisfying experience of their goodwill and a spirit of fellowship. It would be useless for me to try to put into words the feelings I have toward these brethren who have done so much for this Grand Lodge in support of my efforts as Grand Lecturer. My thanks to each one of them. Since the condition of the ritual statewide is excellent, interest and enthusiasm for it continues to grow. This is in spite of the myriad of activities that is found in every community. A number of small lodges have made such progress that they are now capable of doing their own work rather than calling in outside help. They appear to be making a genuine and sincere effort to conform to the ritual in every respect. We must be ever mindful that it is the meaningful lessons taught by the ritual that lie at the very foundation of our Fraternity and distinguishes it from other organizations. It can take on even greater meaning as we enter into the Bicentennial Celebration of our country. We will be reliving the history of our founding fathers and our heritage of freedom. We will be reviewing the influence of, and the important parts played by, numerous prominent Freemasons. Our Fraternity will have the opportunity to make a substantial contribution to the rededication of the fundamental principles of a free society so essential to human dignity. The establishment and perpetuation of those fundamental principles can only be found in the strength and courage derived from the great values which emanate from man's unfeigned belief and faith in the one living and true God. In addition to finding strength and courage in such faith, the perpetuation of the fundamental principles of our great country can be found in spreading and practicing those great moral virtues contained in the lessons of our ritual. It is these virtues which unite us into a significant brotherhood that has spanned the ages. The work of the Grand Lodge cannot be carried on by Grand Lodge

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Officers alone. They must have the assistance and cooperation of at least 200 brethren from lodges throughout the state. These brethren must be selected from 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 qualities of the brother he appoints to his progressive line of officers. The appointment of these men will be important to the Grand Lodge in coming years. While the duties of the District Deputy Grand Master are different from those of the District Deputy Grand Lecturer, the men who hold these offices work together very closely. This is as it should be. On the many occasions which I have had to ask a District Deputy Grand Master for assistance, I am proud to say that not one has ever refused. The true spirit of Freemasonry is very prevalent throughout our great State of Missouri, and I am indebted to each of these brethren for his ready cooperation. Most of you know that I was first appointed Grand Lecturer by our late Past Grand Master, M.W. Bro. W. Hugh McLaughlin. Brother Hugh is one of the best examples of a man who knew the ritual, supported it strongly, lived by it, and gained the respect and love of the brotherhood. We became very close, and I shall miss his valued support and good counsel. I am sure this Grand Lodge will also feel the void left by his untimely death. The opportunity to have been at several area meetings and other gatherings with our Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick, and to have served under his appointment, was indeed a rewarding experience. We have enjoyed a good productive year and much fellowship together, and I thank him for his understanding, many courtesies, unswerving interest, and loyal support. To the Grand Lodge officers who are always ready to lend a helping hand, I also thank each for his interest and assistance. God bless you all. Fraternally submitted, STANTON T. BROWN, Grand Lecturer. R.W. Brother Brown moved that the report of the Grand Lecturer be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried. REPORT ON THE COMMITTEE ON RITUAL

R.W. Bro. Stanton T. Committee on Ritual as Committees." He moved accepted and printed in carried.

Brown, Chairman, presented the Report of the printed in the booklet "Reports of Officers and that the report of the Committee on Ritual be the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. 6- A.M. of MissOUTi: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Ritual met May 17, 1975, at Columbia Inn, Columbia, Missouri. The first subject considered was the source of supply for carpets to be used in the Middle Chamber lecture. The carpets have not been mass-produced because of the small demand. However, the Committee concluded that the

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Craft should be advised through this report that the carpets are available with some advanced notice. It is understood that the cost is approximately $70.00 plus postage. Those lodges desiring the carpets can direct their inquiries to W. Bro. Carl Holcomb, 1414 Vero Drive, Wentzville, Missouri 63385. Your Committee considered the desirability of adding the Test Oath to the Proficiency Examination in Subdivision I. It was agreed that the consensus of the Craft should be sought by a feedback to the Committee through the District Deputy Grand Lecturers. Your Committee also considered the desirability of whether the Worshipful Master and 'tVardens should be required to qualify for a Proficiency Certificate on Subdivision I before being installed. It was the consensus of the Committee that such a requirement should be implemented. It is the recommendation of your Committee that when the Scottish Rite Masonic Relations Committee is requested for assistance in the conferral of degrees or other special ceremonies, the contacts should be through the District Deputy Grand Lecturer in whose district the work is to be performed. The present workload of this Committee does not seem to justify the expense of meeting more than once or twice a year. Much of the work is the continuous effort year-round that is necessary to carry out the "Certificate Plan." In that regard, the Committee is indeed grateful to our Grand Secretary R.W. Bro. Frank A. Arnold for his continuous assistance. It has been through his efforts that the names of the brethren who have received certificates the past year are included as a part of this report. Fraternally submitted, FREELON K. HADLEY, WILLIAM V MCCOLLUM, WILLIAM F. JACKSON, H. DALE DEWEESE, CARROLL STANTON

R. T.

MOORMAN, BROWN,

Chairman.

SUBDIVISION I-ORIGINALS

4961 Fred J. McCormack, Sheffield Lodge No. 625 4962 Raymond J. Hynek, Jr., Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 4963 James Dale Scenter, Swope Park Lodge No. 617 4964 Marvin Edward Stephens, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 4965 Milo Masten Burris, Jr., Ionia Lodge No. 381 4966 Harry O. Joiner, Algabil Lodge No. 544 4967 Thomas Roger Holbrook, St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 4968 Joe Carroll Blackburn, Algabil Lodge No. 544 4969 Jimmie Trent Cox, Sheffield Lodge No. 625 4970 Wallace Eugene Maidment, Richmond Lodge No. 57 4971 Richard Darrel Rogers, Richmond Lodge No. 57 4972 Steven Franklin Ewart, Williamstown Lodge No. 370

4973 Albert W. Ricket, Brookfield Lodge No. 86 4974 Robert B. Elden, Sheffield Lodge No. 625 4975 Ragene Couldry, Compass Lodge No. 120 4976 Ezra Franklin Williams, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 4977 James O. Roberson, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 4978 Bobby Lee Hackworth, Florissant Lodge No. 668 4979 Melvin Sylvester Acord, Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 4980 Charles Thomas Gillick, United Lodge No.5 4981 Joe E. Hunt, Washington Lodge No. 87 4982 Donald Edwin Wimsatt, Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368 4983 Lewis Ray Ingerson, Bee Hive Lodge No. 393 4984 Dewey W. Riden, Equality Lodge No. 497

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4985 John W. McLeod, Clarksville Lodge No. 17 4986 Stanley Christopher Wilson, Sparta Lodge No. 296 4987 Geor~e Lamon Newton, Jr., Alpha Lodge No. 659 4988 Billie Dale Spiva, Neosho Lodge No. 247 4989 Larry Clinton Hanna, Raytown Lodge No. 391 4990 Edwin Lynn Tichenor, Comfort Lodge No. 533 4991 Don Willis Cousins, Crane Lodge No. 519 4992 Donald Lynn Bobbett, Osage Lodge No. 303 4993 Lawrence Milton Cripps, Osage Lodge No. 303 4994 David Franklin Phillips, Osage Lodge No. 303 4995 Charles Herman McClain, Arnold Lodge No. 673 4996 Leonard E. Duffie, Ferguson Lodge No. 542 4997 Larry Melvin Dunklin, Liberty Lodge No. 31 4998 Thomas Edward Snead, Lamar Lodge No. 292 4999 Stephen Gregg Gerhart, Linn Creek Lodge No. 152 5000 Leslie David Kennell, Carthage Lodge No. 197 5001 James R. Tinker, Sr., Florissant Lodge No. 668 5002 George Randal Anderson, Branson Lodge No. 587 5003 Donald Eugene Campbell, Compass Lodge No. 120 John Anderson, Trenton 5004 Franklin Lodge No. 111 5005 Douglas Allen Linville, Compass Lodge No. 120 5006 Wendell Pennington, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 5007 Howard Doyle VanSlyke, Carterville Lodge No. 401 5008 Stanley Richard Comstock, Lodge of Love No. 259 5009 Robert A. Kipp, Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 5010 Virgil Howard Mann, Florissant Lodge No. 668 5011 W. Ivan McCutcheon, DeSoto Lodge No. 119 5012 Jesse Eugene Merritt, Ava Lodge No. 26 5013 Harry Edmond Briggs, Sr., Fellowship Lodge No. 345 5014 Martin L. Elifrits, Lincoln Lodge No. 138 5015 Paul E. Wilson, Acacia Lodge No. 602 5016 James Dale Dennison, Aurora Lodge No. 267 5017 Ronald Erwin Woodson, Valley Park Lodge No. 629 5018 Merle R. Boswell, Euclid Lodge No. 505 5019 Charles William Dittemore, Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614 5020 George Burch Cobb, Xenia Lodge No. 50 5021 John Lloyd Ault, Brentwood Lodge No. 616 5022 Harry Kalmbach, Ferguson Lodge No. 542 5023 Rex Lee Stark, McDonald Lodge No. 324 5024 Harold Ennis Antrim, Northeast Lodge No. 643 5025 Norval W. Lee, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13

5026 Richard H. Noel, Wakanda Lodge No. 52 5027 Cleo Freeman, Branson Lodge No. 587 5028 Benjamin Roy Smith, Neosho Lodge, No. 247 5029 James Ellis Spencer, Grandview Lodge No. 618 5030 Howard E. Ranes, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 5031 Rex Cloyed Pearson, Granby Lodge No. 514 5032 Thomas E. Fenner, Hope Lodge No. 251 5033 Leland Heifner, Moberly Lodge No. 344 5034 Floyd L. Ward, Jr., Florissant Lodge No. 668 5035 Charles Eugene Dawson, Pauldingville Lodge No. 11 5036 James W. Lacy, Warrenton Lodge No. 609 5037 Terry Bloss, Moberly Lodge No. 344 5038 Jerry Evans, Moberly Lodge No. 344 5039 Everett Albert Hopper, Arnold Lodge No. 673 5040 Roger W. Parker, Arnold Lodge No. 673

5041 Gerald Ott Osburn, McDonald Lodge No. 324 5042 Glenn Hart Oliver, Montgomery Lodge No. 246 5043 Calvin D. Schroff, Montgomery Lodge No. 246 5044 J. Steve Dodson, Freedom Lodge No. 636 5045 Peter John Jackson, Stockton Lodge No. 283 5046 Daryl Linn Funk, Valley Park Lodge No. 629 5047 Marvin Kenneth Mann, Purity Lodge No. 658 5048 Frederick Floyd Krems, Aurora Lodge No. 267 5049 Norman L. Morris, Jr., East Gate Lodge No. 630 5050 Harold Dean Earp, Plato Lodge No. 469 5051 James Clark Moyers, Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 5052 Robert Arthur Homan, Florissant Lodge No. 668 5053 SidneY Shear, St. Louis Lodge No. 20 5054 Richard Lemuel Tarpley, Ferguson Lodge No. 542 5055 David Robert Vogler, Magnolia Lodge No. 626 5056 William Adrian Webb, Aurora Lodge No. 267 5057 William James Neighbors, Forest Park Lodge No. 578 5058 Billie Pollard, Moberly Lodge No. 344 5059 Walter Glen Buckallew, Hiram Lodge No. 362 5060 David Benjamin Vaughan, Hiram Lodge No. 362 5061 Thomas Leroy Cahall, Montgomery Lodge No. 246 5062 J. C. Villines, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 5063 Floyd William Beck, Cass Lodge No. 147 5064 Paul Waner Holt, Pilgrim Lodge No. 652 5065 Roland Louis Pepmueller, Hope Lodge No. 251 5066 Joe Edward Cox, Ferguson Lodge No. 542 5067 William Michael Bailey, McDonald Lodge No. 324 5068 James Elwood Massey, Independence Lodge No. 76

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5069 Henry Riley Goodrich, Richland Lodge No. 385 5070 William A. Gordon, Jr., Grand River Lodge No. 276 5071 John David Leath, Raytown Lodge No. 391 5072 David M. Stokes, Sr., Bismarck Lodge No. 41 5073 Robert Earl Grayson, Fenton Lodge No. 281 5074 Robert Anthony Wahlig, Fenton Lodge No. 281 5075 Meredith E. Darlington, Apollo Lodge No. 529 5076 Donald Jay Ellis, St. James Lodge No. 230 James Brunk, Grandview 5077 Wendell Lodge No. 618 5078 Robert Lenzy Barks, Arnold Lodge No. 673 5079 Lee Roy Nichols, St. Francois Lodge No. 234

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5080 Joseph Edward Stevens, St. Francois Lodge No. 234 5081 Richard William Goff, Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520 5082 Ronald J ames West, Fair Play Lodge No. 44 5083 Frank Patrick Lesinski, Jr., Euclid Lodge No. 505 5084 Kenneth E. Brasier, II, Fraternal Lodge No. 363 5085 Charles J. Busalacchi, Forest Park Lodge No. 578 5086 Charles Henry Schuler, Sullivan Lodge No. 69 5087 James Louis Gravatti, Sullivan Lodge No. 69 5088 Kenneth Eugene Crawford, Jr., Raytown Lodge No. 391 5089 John Michael Whelehon, Tyro Lodge No. 12

SUBDIVISION I-FIRST RENEWALS

A2247 C. Huebert Hull, Granite Lodge No. 272 A2248 Stephen Louis Allison, York Lodge No. 568 A2249 Stanton Thayer Brown, II, Buckner Lodge No. 501 A2250 Lee D. Tufts, Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 661 A2251 Owen WiIltrout, Jr., Shaveh Lodge No. 646 A2252 Fred James Weissmann, Cache Lodge No. 416 Dwight McDonald, Barnett A2253 John Lodge No. 591 A2254 Jimmy M. Parsons, Equality Lodge No. 497 A2255 Charles Wayne Leach, Arnold Lodge No. 673 A2256 Charles Leslie Nimmo, Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 A2257 Larry Gene James, Nodaway Lodge No. 470 A2258 James R. Craig, Summersville Lodge No. 555 A2259 Bobby Gene Nelson, East Gate Lodge No. 630 A2260 Stephen L. Kennedy, Edina Lodge No. 291 A2261 Floyd E. Dodson, Troy Lodge No. 34 A2262 Raymond William Birdsong, Solomon Lodge No. 271 A2263 Lloyd M. Kimsey, Northeast Lodge No. 643 A2264 John Chester Allen, Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142 A2265 Louie F. Corum, Sheffield Lodge No. 625 A2266 Vernon L. Nichols, United Lodge No. 5 A2267 Robert E. Ross, Ada Lodge No. 444 A2268 Philip Horn, Sr., Alpha Lodge No. 659 A2269 Cecil O. Frazier, Marcus Lodge No. 110 A2270 Larry Luther Looney, Summit Lodge No. 263 A2271 Ellroy Michael Marty, Jr., Arnold Lodge No. 673 A2272 Roscoe S. McKinley, Comfort Lodge No. 583 A2273 Arthur Wayne Lamme, Florissant Lodge No. 668

A2274 John R. Asher, Forest Park Lodge No. 578 A2275 George Richard Cobb, Xenia Lodge No. 50 A2276 Arthur Orval Andrews, East Gate Lodge No. 630 A2277 Ralph Ernest Dickson, Comfort Lodge No. 538 A2278 Norman Jack Stevenson, Alpha Lodge No. 659 A2279 William James Clapson, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 A2280 Larry Gene Chiolerio, Marcelline Lodge No. 481 A2281 Elmer L. Stanley, Jr., Marceline Lodge No. 481 A2282 Darrel Lee Plemmons, Iberia Lodge No. 410 A2283 William Leonard Conley, Plato Lodge No. 469 A2284 Woodford Leroy Tilley, Jr., Plato Lodge No. 469 A2285 Joseph F. Hon, Temperance Lodge No. 438 A2286 James Leonard Napier, Composite Lodge No. 369 A2287 Arthur F. Schwab, Sr., Moberly Lodge No. 344 A2288 Myrle Robert Carver, Sr., Pyramid Lodge No. 180 A2289 Homer Clifton Bebout, Hope Lodge No. 251 A2290 Roy Irvin Sandefur, Columbia Lodge No. 534 A2291 Gerald Vernon Noble, Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 A2292 John Henry Pate, Independence Lodge No. 76 A2293 Ernest Eugene Holmes, Alpha Lodge No. 659 A2294 Larry Dean Mundorff, Alpha Lodge No. 659 A2295 Danny Eugene McKinley, Canopy Lodge No. 284 A2296 James Nelson Hamilton, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 A2297 Arthur Dean Slaughter, Grandview Lodge No. 618 A2298 John L. Erfurdt, Jr., Hope Lodge No. 251 A2299 Paul Edwin Parrett, Lambskin Lodge No. 460

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SUBDIVISION I-SECOND RENEWALS

B1189 Donald Charles Ashlock, Summit Lodge No. 263 B1190 Roy C. Knierim, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 B1191 Dewey Aaron Holst, Sheffield Lodge No. 625 B1192 William Frederick Wieser, Ferguson Lodge No. 542 William Witte, Owensville B1193 Lewis Lodge No. 624 B1194 Edgar Franklin Coonrod, Florissant Lodge No. 668 B1195 Billy Lee Owen, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 B1196 Alvin J. Lauener, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 B1197 Harley Ellsworth Thomas, Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305 B1198 Melvin Leslie Buck. Fraternal Lodge No. 363 B1199 William Eugene Goggin, Ferguson Lodge No. 542 B1200 Elwood Joseph Chancellor, Buckner Lodge No. 501 B1201 Earl Leslie Momberg, Pleasant Grove Lodge No. 142 B1202 Jessie Carl Thompson, Forest Park Lodge No. 578

B1203 Lloyd Debbs Tucker, Sullivan Lodge No. 69 B1204 Carl Weston Hoerath, King Hill Lodge No. 376 B1205 Everett Junior Hays, Raytown Lodge No. 391 B1206 Rufus Kent Gilbert, Brentwood Lodge No. 616 B1207 John Pennington, Composite Lodge No. 369 B1208 Roger Dale Hanson, King Hill Lodge No. 376 Arnel Meads. Trilumina B1209 Thomas Lodge No. 205 B1210 Joseph Edward McIlvaine, Polar Star Lodge No. 79 B1211 Daniel Edward Dodson, Liberty Lodge No. 31 B1212 Barney Lee Goddard. Liberty Lodge No. 31 B1213 Delcia Orice Head. Forest Park Lodge No. 578 B1214 Eldon Gordon Weston, Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 B1215 James Nathaniel Allison, Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614

SUBDIVISION I-THIRD RENEWALS

C692 Earl Foster Bowman, Gate City Lodge No. 522 C693 Don M. Viers. Grandview Lodge No. 618 C694 Edward Arthur Hays, Belton Lodge No. 450 C695 Robert H. Stewart, Cuba Lodge No. 312 C696 J. C. Taylor, Mansfield Lodge No. 543 C697 Merle Wayne Croy, Alpha Lodge No. 659 C698 Dominik L. Seeler. Meridian Lodge No. 2

C699 William Osa Swanson, Twilight Lodge No. 114 C700 Stanley Earl Massey. Competition Lodge No. 432 C701 Oren Dee Bailey, Kirksville Lodge No. 105 C702 Floyd L. Marshall, Kirksville Lodge No. 105 C703 William Wilmer Martin. Kirksville Lodge No. 105

C704 Billy Keith Thomas, Cass Lodge No. 147 C705 Otto Jesse Gumm. Alpha Lodge No. 659 C706 Charles R. Savage, Shaveh Lodge No. 646 C707 Dale Albert Ludwig. Algabil Lodge No. 544 C708 William James Ferguson, Overland Lodge No. 623 C709 Harold Gentry Cooper. New London Lodge No. 307 C710 James William Stephens, New London Lodge No. 307 C711 Don Vernon Gunset, St. James Lodge No. 230 C712 Jessie William Dodson, Liberty Lodge No. 31 C713 Robert H. Whan, Parrott Lodge No. 308 C714 James C. Allison. Trilumina Lodge No. 205

SUBDIVISION I-FOURTH RENEWALS

D423 Harry Merle Thompson, Sheffield Lodge No. 625 D424 George Pritchard Grahl, Liberty Lodge No. 31 D425 Carroll Ray Moorman, Easter Lodge No. 575 D426 Elmer Marley Kaegel, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 D427 George Alfred Duey, Branson Lodge No. 587 D428 Edward Wilson Whitehead, Algabil Lodge No. 544 D429 Melvin S. Gordon, Gray Summit Lodge No. 173 D430 Shelby Howard Noble, Hornersville Lodge No. 215 D431 Joseph Robert Smetana, Granite Lodge No. 272

D432 Frank Vernon Jones, California Lodge No. 183 D433 Charles D. Embree, Sr., Moberly Lodge No. 344 D434 Clarence Lee Alumbaugh, Buckner Lodge No. 501 D435 Alvin Virgil McClain. Lebanon Lodge No. 77 D436 Lecil Ulry, Lick Creek Lodge No. 302 D437 Frederick H. Neal. Morley Lodge No. 184 D438 George H. Strother. Vandalia Lodge No. 491 D439 Harley W. Craig. Ionia Lodge No. 381 D440 Arthur S. Wehmeyer. Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 D441 Samuel M. Morris, Somerset Lodge No. 206

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D442 Larry Wayne Flanery, Cass Lodge No. 147 Henry Carter, Maplewood D443 Charles Lodge No. 566

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D444 Wilbur L. Hains, Miami Lodge No. 85

SUBDIVISION I-FIFTII RENEWALS

E274 Edward Solomon, St. Louis Lodge No. 20 E275 i\lbert Hugh Miller, Wentzville Lodge No. 46 E276 Ronnie L. House, Mansfield Lodge No. 543 E277 Frank E. Harr, Ingomar Lodge No. 536 E278 Joseph William Nickle, Mountain Grove Lodge No. 158 E279 Arbera Burdette Van Sandt, California Lodge No. 183 E280 Clarence Earl Nichols, Acacia Lodge No. 602 E281 Thomas Claybourn Hurt, East Gate Lodge No. 630 E282 Arnold John Millner, Ferguson Lodge No. 542

E283 Basil E. Lewis, Cass Lodge No. 147 E284 Amiel Ennis Spillman, King Hill Lodge No. 376 E285 Joseph O. McKinstry, Twilight Lodge No. 114 E286 James Henry Bloom, King Hill Lodge No. 376 E287 John Edwin Bogue, New London Lodge No. 307 E288 Louis 1. Brayfield, Cuba Lodge No. 312 E289 Robert Walter Crow, Grandview Lodge No. 618 E290 Mer! M. Harryman, Alpha Lodge No. 659 E291 Dale E. Heath, Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377 E292 Dennis Elton Smith, Salem Lodge No. 225

SUBDIVISION I-SIXTH RENEWALS

F159 Walter C. Niehaus, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 F160 Calvin J. Livingston, Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 F161 Charles Raymond Snidow, Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 F162 William V McCollum, Solomon Lodge No. 271 F163 James C. Jones, Union Lodge No. 593 F164 Chesley E. McAfee, Ada Lodge No. 444 F165 Harry S. Kline, Trenton Lodge No. 111 F166 Frederick Powell Rodecker, Savannah Lodge No. 71 F167 Alfred Whitfield Griffith, Fulton Lodge No. 48 F168 Frank Wall Hazelrigg, Jr., Fulton Lodge No. 48 F169 James Wilson Brewer, Alpha Lodge No. 659

1"170 Morris S. Sheeks, Triangle Lodge No. 638 F171 Clarence Owen Shepherd, King Hill Lodge No. 376 F172 Edward Paul Hutson, Shaveh Lodge No. 646 F173 Charles Elvin Divine, Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209 F174 Benjamin Edward Lollar, Western Star Lodge No. 15 F175 Charles Everett Foster, Jr., Charity Lodge No. 331 F176 Jewel William Pike, King Hill Lodge No. 376 F177 Alva Charles Cuneio, Sullivan Lodge No. 69 F178 Ronald Martin Land, Sullivan Lodge No. 69

SUBDIVISION I-SEVENTH RENEWALS

G84 Warren Linn Gallinger, Union Star Lodge No. 124 G85 A. Duane Eiserman, Branson Lodge No. 587 G86 Adelbert E. Blackwood, Ingomar Lodge No. 536 G87 Philip H. Frueh, Union Lodge No. 593 G88 Emmet Lee Bunton, Hermon Lodge No. 187 Thomas Steele, Independence G89 John Lodge No. 76

G90 Andrew T. Dorsey, Twilight Lodge No. 114 G91 Ivan Ray Sumpter, King Hill Lodge No. 376 G92 Farron Atkins, Laclede Lodge No. 83 G93 John S. Stillwell, Putnam Lodge No. 190 G94 Buell E. Skouby, Salem Lodge No. 225 G95 Tom Brown Prettyman, Cass Lodge No. 147

SUBDIVISION I-EIGHTH RENEWAI.S

H50 Virgil W. Slaughter, Dockery Lodge No. 325 H51 Jewel Walter Pike, King Hill Lodge No. 376 H52 Glenn V. Bulla, Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377

H53 George 1. Downing, Wakanda Lodge No. 52 H54 Chester A. McAfee, Marceline Lodge No. 481 H55 Fred Burke Manes, Richland Lodge No. 385

SUBDIVISION I-NINTH RENEWALS

119 Jacob Bierman, Cosmos Lodge No. 282 120 Charles Goodman, Polar Star Lodge No. 79 121 Avery Wilson GriffeY, Maplewood Lodge No. 566

122 Willard Marvin Van Horn, Versailles Lodge No. 320 123 Othal D. McFarland, Ionic Lodge No. 154 124 Francis Adelbert Ely, Monroe Lodge No. 64

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SUBDIVISION I-TENTH RENEWALS

J 5 Alfred Arthur Mitchell, Hebron Lodge No. 354

J6 Everett Waldo Torreyson, Hebron Lodge No. 354

SUBDIVISION II-PART I-ORIGINALS

246 James L. Stephens, Hemple Lodge No. 37 247 John W. McLeod, Clarksville Lodge No. 17 248 Bobby Lee Hackworth, Florissant Lodge No. 668 249 Kenneth Lee Cushman, East Gate Lodge No. 630 250 Norman Kent James, Herculaneum Lodge No. 338 251 Merle R. Boswell, Euclid Lodge No. 505 252 Thomas Francis Boyer, Cache Lodge No. 416 253 William Mack Wilson, Hemple Lodge No. 37 254 Lewis L. Krehmeyer, Meridian Lodge No.2 255 Larry Dean Bridges, America Lodge No. 347 256 Richard L. Willis, III, Algabil Lodge No. 544 257 John Robert Esler, Raytown Lodge No. 391 258 Floyd L. Ward, Jr., Florissant Lodge No. 668 259 Verble Leo Johnson, Aurora Lodge No. 267 260 Donald Edwin Wimsatt, Crescent HiIl Lodge No. 368 261 Thomas William Porter, Heroine Lodge No. 104

262 Arthur T. Thornton, Fraternal Lodge No. 363 263 Adis Allen Branstietter, Bee Hive Lodge No. 393 264 Raymond Berry Williams, Cosmos Lodge No. 282 265 Norman Seldon Stites, Valley Park Lodge No. 629 266 Jess Harrison, Forest Park Lodge No. 578 267 Theodore R. Brown, Freedom Lodge No. 636 268 James William Lacy, Warrenton Lodge No. 609 269 Wendell G. Pennington, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 270 Jim Henry Rooks, Jr., Liberty Lodge No. 31 271 Doyle Duane Sills, Ferguson Lodge No. 542 272 Charles R. Stephens, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 John Sanders, Marlborough 273 Melvin Lodge No. 569 274 William Michael Bailey, McDonald" Lodge No. 324 275 Rufus Kent Gilbert, Brentwood Lodge No. 616 276 Herbert C. Ort, Overland Lodge No. 623

SUBDIVISION II-pART I-FIRST RENEWALS

A159 Joe Melvin Glasscock, Miller Lodge No. 567 A160 Lecil Ulry, Lick Creek Lodge No. 302 A161 Paul K. Kawakami, Heroine Lodge No. 104 A162 Hugh Edward Shubert, Sheffield Lodge No. 625 A163 Charles R. Snidow, Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 A164 Jimmie Lee Moreland, Neosho Lodge No. 247 A165 Benjamin Edward Lollar, Western Star Lodge No. 15 A166 Owen Willtrout, Jr., Shaveh Lodge No. 646 A167 William Eugene Goggin, Ferguson Lodge No. 542

A168 Lloyd D. Tucker, Sullivan Lodge No. 69 Anastosios Souris, Crestwood Lodge No. 669 A170 Eldon Gordon Weston, Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 AI71 Victor Loren Ford, Raytown Lodge No. 391 A172 Louie F. Corum, Sheffield Lodge No. 625 A173 Donald Roy Wagner, Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 A174 Max Erich Bretschneider, Temple Lodge No. 299 A175 Fred James Weissmann, Algabil Lodge No. 544 A176 David Lee Schuetz, Cass Lodge No. 147 A169 John

SUBDIVISION II-PART I-SECOND RENEWALS

B115 Stanton Thayer Brown, Buckner Lodge No. 501 B116 Delcia Orice Head, Forest Park Lodge No. 578 B117 John T. Beavers, Fraternal Lodge No. 363 B118 Don Vernon Gunset, St. James Lodge No. 230

B119 Henry William Busch, Jennings Lodge No. 640 B120 Edward Paul Hutson, Shaveh Lodge No. 646 B121 Elliot Sidney Cohen, Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642

SUBDIVISION II-PART I-THIRD RENEWAl.S

C79 George H. Strother, Vandalia Lodge No. 491 C80 Earl Foster Bowman, Gate City Lodge No. 522

C81 Claude F. Stephens, Advance Lodge No. 590 C82 Herbert Dale DeWeese, Eureka Lodge No. 73

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C83 Dominik L. Seeler, Meridian Lodge No. 2

C84 Ronnie L. House, Mansfield Lodge No. 643

CBS Eugene Emmett "Pat" McFarland, Her mon Lodge No. 187 C86 Dale Albert Ludwig, Algabil Lodge No. 4

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C87 Dwight L. Pickinpaugh, Raytown Lodge No. 391 C88 R. Franklin Avery, Hope Lodge No. 251 C89 Charles R. Savage, Shaveh Lodge No. 646 C90 Floyd L. Marshall, Kirksville Lodge No. 105

644 SUBDIVISION II-PART I-FOURTH RENEWALS

D66 Carroll R. Moorman, Easter Lodge No. 575 D67 Olen Paul Erwin, Carthage Lodge No. 197 D68 Orville M. Mash, Webster Groves Lodge No. 84

D69 Elmer W. Mueller, Magnolia Lodge No. 626 D70 Chesley E. McAfee, Ada Lodge No. 444 D71 Thomas Claybourn Hurt, East Gate Lodge No. 630

SUBDIVISION II-PART I-FIFTH RENEWALS

E50 William C. Gruber, Joachim Lodge No.

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E52 Ernest Clyde Richardson, Light No. 257

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E51 Glenn V. Bulla, Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377 SUBDIVISION II-PART I-SIXTH RENEWALS

F26 J. Earl Landes, Shekinah Lodge No. 256

F27 George 1. Downing, Wakanda Lodge No. 52

SUBDIVISION II-PART I-EIGHTH RENEWALS

H3 Jacob Bierman, Cosmos Lodge No. 282 H4 Lloyd Cecil Kennon, Granite Lodge No. 271 H5 Robert E. Michael, Joachim Lodge No. 164

H6 Avery Wilson Griffey, Maplewood Lodge No. 566

SUBDIVISION II-PART I-NINTH RE:-':EWALS

II Freelon K. Hadley. St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 SUBDIVISION II-PART 2-0RIGINALS

242 Herald Schaper, Moscow Lodge No. 558 243 Bobby Lee Hackworth, Florissant Lodge No. 668 244 John W. McLeod, Clarksville Lodge No. 17 245 Wayne Henry Branson, Overland Lodge No. 623 246 Melvin S. Acord, Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 247 Merle R. Boswell, Euclid Lodge No. 505 248 Robert D. Terry, Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 249 Rex Lee Stark. McDonald Lodge No. 324 250 Robert Allen Fitzpatrick, Independence Lodge No. 76 251 James J. Montgomery. Neosho Lodge No. 247 252 James Nelson Hamilton, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 253 Arthur Orval Andrews, East Gate Lodge No. 630 254 Norman Seldon Stites, Valley Park Lodge No. 629 255 Clarence Marshall Specie, McDonald Lodge No. 324 256 Larry Kent Hawkins, Ash Grove Lodge No. 100

257 Rafel Eugene Jackson, Purity Lodge No. 658 258 Arley Dean Forsyth, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 259- Victor Loren Ford. Raytown Lodge No. 391 260 Thomas J. Noel, Magnolia Lodge No. 626 261 R. Edward Ceries. Crestwood Lodge No. 669 262 Walter William Weston. Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 263 Paul Waner Holt. Pilgrim Lodge No. 652 264 Hugh Edward Shubert. Sheffield Lodge No. 625 265 Adis Allen Branstietter. Bee Hive Lodge No. 393 266 Clarence Leo Busch. Sullivan Lodge No. 69 267 Lewis L. Krehmeyer. Meridian Lodge No.2 268 Sidney Shear, St. Louis Lodge No. 20 269 James William Lacy. Warrenton Lodge No. 609

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SUBDIVISION II-PART 2-FIRST RENEWALS

A139 William A. Gamblian, Vandalia Lodge No. 491 A140 Lecil Ulry, Lick Creek Lodge No. 302 A141 William Edward Martin, Swope Park Lodge No. 617 A142 Paul K. Kawakami, Heroine Lodge No. 104 AU3 Charles R. Snidow, Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 A144 Norman Kent James, Herculaneum Lodge No. 338 A145 J. Edward Blinn, Webster Lodge No. 98 , A146 Benjamin Edward Lollar, Western Star Lodge No. 15 A147 Lloyd D. Tucker, Sullivan Lodge No. 69

A148 Eugene Emmett "Pat" McFarland, Hermon Lodge No. 187 A149 Nikola Maxim J akov8c, Trinity Lodge No. 641 A150 Louie F. Corum, Sheffield Lodge No. 625 A151 Don Vernon Gunset, St. James Lodge No. 230 Erich Bretschneider, Temple A152 Max Lodge No. 299 A153 John Anastosios Souris, Crestwood Lodge No. 669 AIM Donald V. Benson, Fulton Lodge No. 48 A155 Jo Maurice Fisher, Raytown Lodge No. 391

SUBDIVISION II-PART 2---SECOND RENEWALS

B107 Ronnie L. House, Mansfield Lodge No. 543 B108 Orville M. Mash, Webster Groves Lodge No. 84

BI09 William Wilmer Martin, Kirksville Lodge No. 105 BnO Edward Paul Hutson, Shaveh Lodge No. 646

SUBDIVISION II-PART 2-THIRD RENEWALS

C75 George H. Strother, Vandalia Lodge No. 491 C76 Earl Foster Bowman, Gate City Lodge No. 522 C77 Claude F. Stephens, Advance Lodge No. 690 C78 Leo Harold Pitts, Hermitage Lodge No. 288 C79 Herbert Dale DeWeese, Eureka Lodge No. 73 C80 Edward Thomas Neely,路 Jr., Wellston Lodge No. 613

C81 Charles R. Savage, Shaveh Lodge No. 646 C82 Dwight L. Pickinpaugh, Raytown Lodge No. 291 , C83 R. Franklin Avery, Hope Lodge No. 251 C84 Dominik L. Seeler, Meridian Lodge No. 2 C85 Floyd L. Marshall, Kirksville Lodge No. 105

SUBDIVISION II-PART 2-FOURTH RENEWALS

D61 Carroll R. Moorman, Easter Lodge No. 575 D62 Olen Paul Erwin, Carthage Lodge No. 197 D63 Chesley E. McAfee, Ada Lodge No. 444

D64 Richard George Keeling, Berkeley Lodge No. 667 D65 Maurice Mayberry, Lebanon Lodge No. 77

SUBDIVISION II-PART 2-FIFTH RENEWALS

E49 Thomas J 08eph Lehmann, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 E50 William C. Gruber, Joachim Lodge No. 164 Franklin Jackson, Shaveh E51 William Lodge No. 646

E52 Glenn V. Bulla, Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377 E53 Ernest Clyde Richardson, Lodge of Light No. 257

SUBDIVISION II-PART 2-SIXTH RENEWALS

F26 George 1. Downing, Wakanda Lodge No. 52

F27 Morris S. Sheeks, Triangle Lodge No. 638

SUBDIVISION II-PART 2---SEVENTH RENEWALS

G12 Everett Waldo Torreyson. Hebron Lodge No. 354

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SUBDIVISION II-PART 2-EIGHTH RENEWALS

H3 Jacob Bierman, Cosmos Lodge No. 282 H4 Robert E. Michael, Joachim Lodge No. 164

H5 Avery Wilson Griffey. Maplewood Lodge No. 566

SUBDIVISION II-PART 2-NINTH RENEWALS

I1 Freelon K. Hadley, St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-0RIGINALS

229 Robert D. Terry, Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 230 James L. Stephens. Hemple Lodge No. 37 231 John W. McLeod, Clarksville Lodge No. 17 232 Larry Dean Bridges, America Lodge No. 347 233 William Eugene Goggin, Ferguson Lodge No. 542 234 Arvid Earl Critchfield, Northeast Lodge No. 643 Kent James, Herculaneum 235 Norman Lodge No. 338 236 Roger Ralph Adams, Criterion Lodge No. 586 237 John Gilbert Rogers, Compass Lodge No. 120 238 Lee Roy Grizzell, East Gate Lodge No. 630 239 Terry Dean Stanley, Carterville ,Lodge No. 401 240 Wayne Henry Branson, Overland Lodge No. 623 241 Gerald Vernon Noble, Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 242 Hugh Edward Shubert, Sheffield Lodge No. 625 243 Fred James Weissmann, Algabil Lodge No. 544 244 Robert Allen Fitzpatrick, Independence Lodge No. 76 245 John S. McMullin, Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422

246 Kenneth Lee Cushman, East Gate Lodge No. 630 247 Lee D. Tufts, Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 661 248 Rex Martin Williams, Henderson Lodge No. 477 249 Clarence Marshall Specie, McDonald Lodge No. 324 250 Harry O. Joiner, Algabil Lodge No. 544 251 Merle R. Boswell, Euclid Lodge No. 505 252 Bobbie Jean Bonner, Grain Valley Lodge No. 644 253 James Ray Shadowens, America Lodge No. 347 254 Ned A. Donovan, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 255 Joe L. Hager, Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 256 Adis Allen Branstietter, Bee Hive Lodge No. 393 257 Dana Gerald McDowell, Adair Lodge No. 366 258 James Nelson Hamilton, Fellowship Lodge No. 345 259 Verble Leo Johnson, Aurora Lodge No. 267 260 Donald George Davis, Fraternal Lodge No. 363 261 Robert S. Alexander, Branson Lodge No. 587 262 Melvin John Sanders, Marlborough Lodge No. 569 263 Raymond Lester Hodge, Wayne Lodge No. 526 264 Eugene E. Jaeger, Warren Lodge No. 74

SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-FIRST RENEWALS

AU6 Joe Melvin Glasscock, Miller Lodge No. 567 A147 Lecil Ulry, Lick Creek Lodge No. 302 A148 Norvin Jack Wehner, Alpha Lodge No. 659 A149 Charles R. Snidow, Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 A150 Paul K. Kawakami, Heroine Lodge No. 104 A151 Clarence Leo Busch, Sullivan Lodge No. 69 A152 Lloyd D. Tucker, Sullivan Lodge No. 69 A153 J. Edwin Blinn, Webster Lodge No. 98 AIM Benjamin Edward Lollar, Western Star Lodge No. 15 A155 Edward Ray Windle, Cuba Lodge No. 312 A156 Jimmie Lee Moreland, Neosho Lodge No. 247 A157 Eugene Emmett "Pat" McFarland, Hermon Lodge No. 187 A158 Louie F. Corum, Sheffield Lodge No. 625

A159 Donald Edwin Hayes, O'Sullivan Lodge No.7 A160 James Dale Dennison, Aurora Lodge No. 267 A16I John Anastosios Souris, Crestwood Lodge No. 669 A162 Eldon Gordon Weston, Brotherhood Lodge No. 269 A163 Paul Waner Holt, Pilgrim Lodge No. 652 A164 Jo Maurice Fisher, Raytown Lodge No. 391 A165 Charles Marvin Benedict, Wellston Lodge No. 613 A166 Max Erich Bretschneider, Temple Lodge No. 299 A167 Lewis L. Krehmeyer, Meridian Lodge No.2 A168 John R. Asher, Forest Park Lodge No. 578 A169 Delcia Orice Head, Forest Park Lodge No. 578 A170 Arthur L. Zeis, Jr., Pyramid Lodge No. 180

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SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-SECOND RENEWALS

B106 Willard Edward Martin, Swope Park Lodge No. 617 B107 Emmett Broombaugh, Jr., Brentwood Lodge No. 616 BI08 Henry William Busch, Jennings Lodge No. 640 BI09 Donald Vinson Benson, Fulton Lodge No. 48 BllO Nikola Maxim Jakovac, Trinity Lodge No. 641

Bll1 Marvin Gene Shull, Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 B1l2 William James Ferguson, Overland Lodge No. 623 Bll3 William Wilmer Martin, Kirksville Lodge No. 105 B1l4 Jessie Carl Thompson, Forest Park Lodge No. 578 B1l5 Dale Albert Ludwig, Algabil Lodge No. 544

SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-THIRD RENEWALS

C80 C81 C82 C83 C84 C85

Earl Foster Bowman, Gate City Lodge No. 522 Olen Paul Erwin, Carthage Loclge No. 197 Herbert Dale DeWeese, Eureka Lodge No. 73 Edward Thomas Neely, Jr., Wellston Lodge No. 613 Thomas Clayborn Hurt, East Gate Lodge No. 630 Orville M. Mash, Webster Groves Lodge No. 84

C86 Arthur Stanley Wehmeyer, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 C87 Harold Fulton Cooper, Maplewood Lodge No. 566 CSS Walter C. Niehaus, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 CS9 Dwight L. Pickinpaugh, Raytown Lodge No. 391 C90 George H. Strother, Vandalia Lodge No. 491

SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-FOURTH RENEWALS

D63 Clifford 1. Carter, Swope Park Lodge No. 617 D64 Ronnie L. House, Mansfield Lodge No. M3

D65 Chesley E. McAfee, Ada Lodge No. 444 D66 Dale C. Motter, Adair Lodge No. 366 D67 Carroll Ray Moorman, Easter Lodge No. 575

SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-FIFTH RENEWALS

E47 William C. Gruber, Joachim Lodge No. 164 E48 Thomas Joseph Lehmann, Paul Revere Lodge No. 330 E49 Edward Paul Hutson, Shaveh Lodge No. 646

E50 Glenn V. Bulla, Ancient Craft Lodge No. 377 E51 Ernest Clyde Richardson, Lodge of Light No. 257

SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-SIXTH RENEWALS

F29 William V No. 271

McCollum, Solomon Lodge

F30 George 1. Downing, Wakanda Lodge No. 52

SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-SEVENTH RENEWALS

G12 Everett Waldo Torreyson, Hebron Lodge No. 354 SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-EIGHTH RENEWALS

H3 Jacob Bierman, Cosmos Lodge No. 282 H4 Robert E. Michael, Joachim Lodge No. 164

H5 Avery Wilson Griffey, Maplewood Lodge No. 566

SUBDIVISION II-PART 3-NINTH RENEWALS

11 Freelon K. Hadley, St. Joseph Lodge No. 78

RESULT OF BALLOTING FOR MEMBERS OF MASONIC HOME BOARD

The Grand Secretary read the report of the Tellers on the ballots cast for the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home for the terms ending in 1979. Max E. Bretschneider-546 Ray Hilton-605 Warren R. Maichel-686

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Grand Master Orlick announced the election of Bro. Warren R. Maichel to the Masonic Home Board. Brother Maichel accepted election. Grand Master Orlick announced the election of Bro. Ray Hilton to the Masonic Home Board. Brother Hilton proudly accepted election. RESOLUTION TO AMEND SECTION 7.200. CONSOLIDATION OF LODGES

The Grand Secretary read the resolution to amend Section 7.200. Consolidation of Lodges. To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Be It Resolved, That Section 7.200 of the By-Laws be amended to read in its entirety as follows: "Two or more lodges may consolidate under the number, name and charter of one of them or under the number of one of them, all or a part of the names of more than one of them and the charter of the lodge (surviving lodge) whose number survives amended only to reflect its new name. Notice is given all members of each lodge. A two-thirds vote by proper ballot, with less than 20 negative votes, is required in each lodge. If all the lodges adopt the proposition, the charter of the lodge (or lodges) other than the surviving lodge is forwarded to the Grand Secretary and cancelled. The members of the lodge (or lodges) whose charter is cancelled become members of the surviving lodge with whatever standing they had in their former lodge. The surviving lodge receives all the assets, including dues receivable, and assumes all the liabilities of the other lodge or lodges." Fraternally submitted, LLOYD L. SCHAINKER, GEORGE E. HINSON. RESOLUTIONS TO REPEAL SECTION 23.030. EMPLOYMENT BUREAU. AND TO AMEND SECTION 5.100. BOARDS OF RELIEF.

The Grand Secretary read the two Resolutions to repeal Section 23.030. Employment Bureau. and to amend Section 5. I00. Boards of Relief, respectively. To the Grand Lodge of A1Uient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Be It Resolved, That Section 23.030 of the By-Laws be repealed; Be -It Further Resolved) That Section 5.100 of the By-Laws be amended to read in its entirety as follows: "Section 5.100. Boards of Relief. The Committee on Masonic Boards of Relief receives detailed reports from all Masonic Boards of Relief, maintains general supervision over their affairs, issues rules and regulations for their operation, and adjusts controversies between them and the lodges." Fraternally submitted, LLOYD L. SCHAINKER, GEORGE E. HINSON. RESOLUTIONS TO AMEND SECTION 30.230. TRIAL RECORD. AND SECTION 31.040. RECORD ON APPEAL.

The Grand Secretary read the two resolutions to amend Section 30.230. Trial Record. and Section 31.040. Record on Appeal. respectively.

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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Missouri: The following resolutions to amend the By-Laws of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Missouri are herewith proposed: 1. Resolved, That Section 30.230 entitled "Trial Record" be amended to insert the phrase, "in quintuplicate" after the word, "testimony" in the last sentence in said Section, so that said Section 30.230 will read as follows: Section 30.230. Trial Record. The presiding officer or chairman files with the Secretary all documents and records connected with the trial. In addition, the presiding officer or chairman may require the stenographer's notes to be typewritten and a transcript of the testimony, in quintuplicate, attached to the record. 2. Resolved, That Section 31.040 entitled "Record on Appeal" be amended to insert the phrase, "in quintuplicate" after the word "testimony" and also after the word, "summary" in the second sentence in said Section, so that the Section 31.040 will read as follows: Section 31.040. Record on Appeal. Within five days after filing the notice with him, the Secretary delivers the originals or certified copies of all proceedings in connection with the case to the Grand Secretary, who forthwith refers them to the Committee on Appeals and Grievances. If the presiding officer or chairman has not filed a stenographer's transcript of evidence as authorized in Section 30.230, the appellant, within 45 days after notice of appeal, shall cause a transcript of the testimony, in quintuplicate, or in the alternative, a summary, in quintuplicate, in narrative form approved by the opposite party, to be filed with the Committee on Appeals and Grievances. Respectfully submitted, JAMES D. SUlTON, LLOYD L. SCHAINKER, JAMES F. FITZPATRICK, AVERY W. GRIFFEY, FRED A. TEPLY.

Grand Master Orlick stated that the Resolutions would be received and referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence for action at the 155th Annual Communication in September 1976. RESULT OF ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

The Grand Secretary read the report of the Committee of Tellers on the election of Grand Lodge Officers. Grand Master

Lewis C. Wes Cook (930 votes) Scattered (2 votes)

Grand Master Orlick announced the election of R.W. Bro. Lewis C. Wes Cook to the office of Grand Master. Brother Cook, tremendously proud, accepted election. Deputy Grand Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Fielding A. Poe (925 votes) Scattered (3 votes)

Grand Master Orlick announced the election of R.W. Bro. Fielding A. Poe to the office of Deputy Grand Master. Brother Poe accepted election and thanked the brethren. Senior Gmnd Warden

James A. Noland, Jr. (914 votes) Scattered (10 votes)

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Grand Master Orlick announced the election of R.\V. Bro. James A. Noland, Jr. to the office of Senior Grand \Varden. Brother Noland accepted election. Junior Grand Warden

...... J. C. Montgomery, Jr.

(860 votes) Scattered (54 votes)

Grand Master Orlick announced the election of R.W. Bro. J. C. Montgomery, Jr., to the office of Junior Grand Warden. Brother Montgomery accepted election. William H. Utz, Jr. (812 votes) Scattered (20 votes)

Grand T1"CaSUrcr

Grand Master Orlick announced the election of R.W. Bro. William H. Utz, Jr. to the office of Grand Treasurer. Brother Utz, with appreciation, accepted election. . . . . .. Frank A. Arnold (883 votes) Scattered (10 votes)

Grand Scaetary

Grand Master Orlick announced the election of R.\'V. Bro. Frank A. Arnold to the office of Grand Secretary. Brother Arnold accepted election. PRESENTATION OF MOTION ON PLACE OF MEETING FOR 155TH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

R.W. BRO. MAX E. BRETSCHNEIDER: Most Worshipful Grand Master, I have a resolution to present regarding Article 1, Section 1.010 regarding the time and place of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The first sentence states this: Except when the time or place of meeting is changed by majority vote of the Grand Lodge, the annual communications are held in the City of St. Louis on the last Monday in September in each year ... ," May I offer the following: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. &- A.M., of MiSSOU1";:

In view of the fact that the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri has not held an Annual Communication in Kansas City since 1944, and Further, since our incoming Most Worshipful Grand Master is a resident of the Western Missouri area, We, the undersigned Master Masons, residents of the Greater Kansas City area and active participants in its Masonic activities, respectfully move that the 1976 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge be held in Kansas City. MAX E. BRETSCHNEIDER, Past D.D.G.M. ORLAND R. McCoy, RALPH

BUNNELL,

HARRY M. THOMPSON, JACK

JAMES

CLARK,

EARL

HENRY

BOWMAN,

CLARENCE

McDANIEL,

ALUMBAUGH.

ALLISON,

R.W. Brother Bretschneider moved the adoption of the resolution. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, you have heard presented this resolution. This will be accepted and voted on at tomorrow's session. Let me ask my at-

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tomey: Isn't that correct? All resolutions presented today may be voted on tomorrow? R.\V. BRO. 'WILLIAM H. Un, JR.: That was the announcement. The general reason for it is to give an opportunity to have the resolution referred to the appropriate committee for action. I was looking; I do not find any committee of the Grand Lodge on time and place. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, do you wish to vote on this resolution now? (From the audience: "Yes.") Is there a second? RoW. Bro. William H. Utz, Jr. seconded the motion. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, it has been regularly moved and seconded, as you have heard this resolution read. Are you ready for the question? (From the audience: "Question.") All in favor say "Aye" (voice vote). Those opposed "No" (voice vote). It is carried. (Audience applause.) GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM LABOR

The Grand Lodge was called from Labor at 4:00 p.m. Grand Chaplain Carl L. Radford offered prayer. MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH

Missouri Lodge of Research held the Annual Communication in McKinney Hall of the Masonic Temple, 3681 Lindell Boulevard, after the close of the session of the Grand Lodge. MONDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 29. 1975 6:30 P.M.

The Grand Lodge Dinner for all Master Masons and their families and members of the three recognized youth organizations was held in the dining room of Scottish Rite Cathedral. The Table Grace was offered by Dr. Frank B. Kellogg, Grand Chaplain. 7:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Organ Selections in Scottish Rite Auditorium, Emil F. Corte. 8:00 P.M.

Open Meeting-Scottish Rite Auditorium M.W Bro. Herman A. Orlick, Grand Master, presiding. MoW. Past Grand Master William H Chapman introduced the Grand Lodge Officers and their ladies. Welcome-Grand Master Herman A. Orlick Remarks-Grand Master-Elect Lewis C. 'Ves Cook 0

GALA ALL-MASONIC YOUTH EXTRAVAGANZA

Chapters of the Order of DeMolay Bethels of the Order of Job's Daughters Assemblies of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls Arrangements by Grand Lodge Committee on Youth R.W. Bro. Ronald M. Compton, Chairman

Tuesday Morning September 30,1975 CALL TO LABOR

The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 9:00 a.m. R.'V. Bro. Cecil H. Hurt offered prayer. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION

R.vV. Bro. J. DerreB Buzzard, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: I wish to submit this report of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. By Order of the Grand Master and in accordance with the Grand Lodge By-Laws, investigation was made of Bunker Lodge D.D., located at Bunker in Reynolds County, and Central Crossing Lodge D.D., located at Shell Knob in Barry County. Dispensation for Bunker Lodge D.D. was granted on June 27, 1974 and the lodge was organized, instituted and set to work on July 19, 1974. It now has 28 members. Dispensation for Central Crossing Lodge U.D. was granted on June 27, 1974. It was organized, instituted and set to work on July II, 1974. It now has 36 members. The Committee met at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 1975 in the office of the Grand Secretary, and in the presence of M.\V. Bro. Herman A. Orlick, Grand Master; R.W. Bro. Lewis Wes Cook, Deputy Grand Master; R.W. Bro. Frank A. Arnold, Grand Secretary; R.W. Bro. James D. Hackworth, D.D.G.M., and R.W. Bro. James E. Newton, D.D.G.L. of the 47th District, and R.W. Bro. Chester B. Rover, D.D.G.M. of the 55th District, reviewed and evaluated the findings. We found' all records and reports to be in excellent order and in compliance with Grand Lodge By-Laws. The brethren of Bunker Lodge D.D. have already completed a beautiful lodge building and have it beautifully furnished and decorated. Central Crossing Lodge D.D. is holding its meetings in the basement portion of a large dwelling. The brethren have panelled the interior and furnished the room so that it is very attractive. It is well lighted and the security is ample. The Committee feels that the location of these lodges will possess resources for future growth of the lodge and inspiration to the community as well as Freemasonry in general. From the very beginning, the hrethren of both lodges have demonstrated an enthusiasm for our Fraternity and for the advancement of Freemasonry in the State of Missouri and because of their devotion to the principles of Freemasonry, it gives this Committee a great deal of pleasure to recommend that each of these lodges be gran ted a charter. I move that the report of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS, and that the Grand Lodge adopt a resolution that these Lodges Under Dispensation be granted a charter. With brotherly love, DERRELL BUZZARD, Chairman, MAX E. BRETSCHNEIDER, EDWIN BENNETT, LAWRENCE PERKINS, GORDON

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Brother Buzzard moved that the Report of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation be adopted. The motion was seconded and carried. CENTRAL CROSSING LODGE AND BUNKER LODGE GRANTED CHARTERS

R.W. BRO. J. !JERRELL BUZZARD, Chairman of Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation: I move that the Grand Lodge adopt the Resolution that these Lodges under Dispensation (Central Crossing Lodge and Bunker Lodge) be granted a charter. The motion was seconded. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, you have heard the motion and the second that these lodges be granted a charter. Is there any question or any discussion? By vote of the Grand Lodge, Central Crossing Lodge and Bunker Lodge were granted charters at the 154th Annual Communication on Tuesday, September 30, 1975. INTRODUCTION OF WALTER C. PLOESER

R.W. Bro. .1. c. Montgomery, Jr., Senior Grand Deacon, introduced R.W. Bro. Walter C. Ploeser, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, Orient of Missouri. Grand Master Qrlick extended the greetings of the entire Grand Lodge and spoke of his pleasure of welcoming R.W. Brother PIoeser. The Grand Master, further, took this opportunity to thank everyone connected with the facilities of the Scottish Rite that this good Brother (Walter C. Ploeser) makes available to us. The expression of appreciation should also be extended to R.W. Bro. Ronald M. Compton, Executive Secretary of the Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of St. Louis. He thanked all the men associated with the Scottish Rite Bodies for all the services that have made the Grand Lodge Communication so very special and a happy occasion. REMARKS OF R.W. BRO. WALTER C. PLOESER

R.W. Bro. Walter C. Ploeser, Sovereign Grand Inspector General, extended to Grand Master-Elect Lewis C. Wes Cook the facilities of the Scottish Rite at Kansas City, if he wishes to use them. Brother Ploeser congratulated the Grand Lodge on the decision in favor of IS-year-old men. He expressed his thought that the action will mark the greatest advance in the history of the Grand Lodge, one that will be appreciated as a great step forward, and a good one. He said that he had worked with youth and had found tremendous manhood in the upper teens, while he had found immaturity running up into the extended years. REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

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their efforts toward amending the Missouri State Constitution to allow the lending of books to nonpubIic schools by public schools. They say they are encouraged by a United States Supreme Court decision in May, 1975 that upheld a similar lending law in Pennsylvania. It is the opinion of some legal experts that the United States Supreme Court, in three recent rulings including the above, has left the loaning of textbooks as being a legal activity on the part of the state. In other words, it is now up to the State Constitution in each state. In Missouri, our Consitution is strong, cogent, and clear against such a practice and was so ruled upon in PastoY vs. Tussey by the Missouri Supreme Court in 1973. The decision was appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, but the Court refused to review it. In its ruling in PastoY vs. Tussey) the Supreme Court stated as follows: It has long been recognized in Missouri that " . . . the public schools have been intrenched as a part of the state government and it is thoroughly established that they are an arm of that government and perform a public or governmental function ... ," City of Edina) etc. v. School District, etc.) 267 S.W. 112, 115 (\10. Bane 1924) , and more recent decisions of this court have reaffirmed the principle that supporting the public educational process is a governmental activity. All pupils are free to participate therein. This court said in Harfst v. Hoegen, 163 S.W.2d 609 (Mo. Bane 1942) at I.c. 612-614: "Missouri follows generally the usual pattern of religious guaranties and safeguards in its Constitution, . . . It forbids a school district to make payments from any public funds to sustain any private or public school controlled by any sectarian denomination. . . . "But our Constitution goes even farther than those of some other states. In addition to the provisions already mentioned we have still another. Article II, Section 7 (now Article I, Section 7) says: 'That no money shall ever be taken from the public treasury, directly or indirectly, in aid of any church, sect or denomina路 tion of religion, or in aid of any priest, preacher, minister or teacher thereof, as such; and that no preference shall be given to nor any discrimination made against any church, sect or creed of religion, or any form of religious faith or worship.' Thus, we have an explicit interdiction of the use of public money for a teacher of religion as such which has been violated by the board. . . ." The constitutional policy of our State has decreed the absolute separation of church and state, not only in governmental matters, but in educational ones as well. Public money, coming from taxpayers of every denomination, may not be used for the help of any religious sect in education or othenvise. If the management of this school were approved, we might next have some other church gaining control of a school board and have its pastor and teachers introduced to teach its sectarian religion. Our schools would soon become the centers of local political battles which would be dangerous to the peace of society where there must be equal religious rights to all and special religious privileges to none. The faithful observance of our constitutional provisions happily makes such a condition impossible. This court in Berghom v. Reorganized School Dist. No.8, 260 S.W.2d 573, I.c. 582-583 (Mo. 1953) , affirmed the trial court's reasoning as follows: "The trial court construed Article I, Sections 5-7, and Article IX, Section 8 of the COhstitution of Missouri 1945 to mean 'that the State of Missouri has a fixed and definite policy to maintain free public schools separate and apart from all religious, church or sectarian activities and influences to the end that absolute freedom of choice of

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religion and freedom of worship shall he unaffected by any religious influences, actIvity, proselyting example and indoctrination through and intrusion into the free public school system of the State of :Missouri. . . . That it is the unqualified policy of the State of Missouri that no public funds or properties, either directly or indirectly, be used to support or sustain any school affected by religious influences or teachings or by any sectarian or religious beliefs or conducted in such a manner as to influence or predispose a school child towards the acceptance of any particular religion or religious beliefs; .. .''' In McVey v,. Hawkins, 258 S.W.2d (Mo. Banc 1953), this court held that transportation of parochial school pupils was an expenditure of public school funds for other than the maintenance of free public schools as directed by the constitu路 tion of this state. Although involving a different factual situation, the holding in the McVey case was re-affirmed and followed in Special Dist. For Ed. 6' Tr, of Hand. Child 't}. Wheeler, 408 S.W.2d 60 (Mo. Banc 1966). See also McDonough v. Aylward, 500 S.W.2d 60 (Mo. 1973). From all of which, it becomes readily apparent that the provisions of the Missouri Constitution declaring that there shall be a separation of church and state are not only more explicit but more restrictive than the Establishment Clause of the United States Constitution. That such is true was recognized and appreciated recently by the Supreme Court of the United States in Wheeler v. Barrera,

In closing, the Court very aptly stated the following: Although parents who send their children to private schools bear the burden of supporting such institutions, as well as the public schools, the additional burden is self-imposed. That such a sacrifice has been made by so many through the years makes it self-evident that individuals, as SUCh, do act and live with a sectarian purpose in the area of education-an objective which the people of Missouri, speaking through their constitution, have protected fully but also have declared to he one personal to the individual.

ELVIS A. MOONEY, JAMES A. NOLAND, JR., CLARENCE L. SHAON, EMORY C. PARKS, WALTER C. PLOESER, Chai1-man. R.W. BROTHER PLOESER added these remarks: In correspondence and in discussion with the Grand Master-Elect, I am certainly pleased to tell you that this Committee will vigorously attempt to analyze some of the true and live problems of our public school system in the State of Missouri, so that we might give you an intelligent report and possibly a very intelligent recommendation at the conclusion of this coming year. You will have our fullest cooperation in carrying out your wishes in that respect. R.W. DEPUTY GRAND MASTER COOK, before the motion to accept the report of the Committee on Public Schools: Brethren, what the Public School Committee is going to undertake in the next year, I believe, is a very vigorous, much-needed program. It is going to require the cooperation and assistance of each and every lodge in this state. I hope very, very much that you will lend your assistance and that you will cooperate to the fullest extent. This Fraternity can be a major influence in public school education. We have the committee; we have a man of background and position who has lived through

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much of this. We have a committee of men who are experienced in public education. We hope that we can move another step, that we can act positively, in the interests of quality, of content, of curriculum, and of costs of education; that we can have some influence in these areas. R.W. Brother Walter has very graciously and, I think, very happily agreed to ramrod this. And I am just as happy as I can be. R.W. Brother Cook moved that the Report of the Committee on Public Schools be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The m<;>tion was seconded and carried. REMARKS OF BRO. WILLIAM ALLISON

BRO. WILLIAM ALLISON (Senior Warden, Christian Lodge No. 392, Oak Grove) : Most Worshipful Grand Master, Lodge Officers, and Brother Master Masons, I'm a fairly new Mason in this Grand Lodge, myself, of attending; I've been here about four years. But I noticed something going on, and I feel it would be disrespectful to my obligation if I didn't bring it out. I think that we have one of the greatest organizations the country or the world has ever known. I think our problem with our United States and with the world today is the failure to hang onto the standard, basic principles that our forefathers set for us. And I think one of our failures, as Master Masons, is to ease off, or to slack off, on these basic principles that we have. Now Brethren, I think the world of all of you. But what I observed yesterday, and what I have observed for the past three times that I've been coming here, this mass exodus of Master Masons when our Grand Master is trying to close this lodge, I don't believe should be. I think you know that. (Applause.) Thank you. I think if we stand on these principles-we have voted yesterday to ask the I8-year-old to join our group, now we have to show him what our group stands for. I am a very proud Master Mason. I am also a proud American. But I am not necessarily proud of the way America is going today. It is still the best that we have, the best in the world. But if we start lowering these principles, the man is the head of the house; the parents teach the children. And once again, you start changing these principles that our forefathers set up in this lodge, then I think we are in trouble. And I would appreciate it, and I am sure others would, that we give especially our Grand Lodge a higher degree of respect than we give our own. And I wouldn't dare walk out of my lodge without first saluting the Master. Thank you. The Grand Master thanked Brother Allison. REPORT OF COMMmEE ON NECROLOGY

M.W. Bro. George F. Morrison, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Necrology.

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. 6' A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee sorrowfully regrets to report to this Grand Lodge that 2,811 faithful Brother Master Masons have passed to their eternal reward and have been called to the Grand Lodge on high. The Grand Lodge of Missouri has suffered a severe loss during the past

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year in the death of two of its Past Grand Masters, M.W. Bro. W. Hugh McLaughlin and :M.W. Bro. James M. Bradford. To all of these departed brethren we say: Somewhere there is life eternal; Somewhere there's a home above; There's no night without a dawning; Beyond this death is God, and love. R.W. BRO. JAMES D.

(.J.

DAN) SHEPARD

R.W. Bro. James D. Shepard, who served the Grand Lodge of Missouri as District Deputy Grand Master of the 32nd Masonic District, 1955-60 and further as District Deputy Grand Lecturer, 1964-69, died on October 8, 1974. R.W. Brother Shepard was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Union Lodge No. 593 at Union, Missouri. He wac; initiated an Entered Apprentice, December 4, 1930; passed to FelIowcraft, January 28, 1931; raised to Master Mason, March 11, 1931. He served as Worshipful Master in 1941. R.~.

BRO. RABBI l\H'RON M. MEYER

Missouri Masons were bereft in late November by the sudden and unexpected death of a former Grand Chaplain, Rabbi Myron M. Meyer. He served this Grand Lodge as Grand Chaplain from 1971 to 1974. He was on his job as instructor in philosophy and comparative religion at Missouri Western College when death called him. R.W. Brother Meyer was a member of St. Joseph Lodge No. 78. He was initiated, April 15, 1930, and raised, June 21, 1930. The son of a rabbi, he was born in Dallas, Texas, but moved to 51. Joseph in 1927 to become rabbi of Temple Adath Joseph. He became rabbi emeritus in 1968. He was active in many community affairs and was a member and trustee of the 51. Joseph Museum Board. His commanding language and his erudite manner made him a much soughtafter speaker. He was one of the national speakers of the Jewish Chautauqua Society and spoke at colleges and universities throughout the nation. Funeral services were held for him on November 29. He is survived by his wife, a son, two grandchildren, a brother, and two nieces. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. St. Joseph newspapers were high in lauding his work as a rabbi, a community leader, a club worker, and a general good citizen. One editorial said, "For nearly a half-century this great man has been a major force in the religious, cultural and -educational life. His interest in and respect for the beliefs and feelings of others marked him as an outstanding man." Rabbi Meyer would have been 79 years old on December 29, 1974. R.W. BRO. CHARLFs HENRY APPEL

R.W. Bro. Charles Henry Appel was initiated an Entered Apprentice in Cosmos Lodge No. 282 at St. Louis on January 23, 1911; passed to Fellowcraft on March 27, 1911; and raised to Master Mason Degree on April 29,1911. He affiliated with A1gabil Lodge No. 544 as a Charter Master Mason in 1917 and served as Worshipful Master in 1927. In the Grand Lodge he served with distinction as District Deputy Grand Lecturer, 1931-32. Brother Appel maintained a keen interest in all facets of Masonry as a member of the Square Club, the Scottish Rite, and Moolah Temple. He died on December 6, 1974, and was laid to rest with Masonic honors on Sunday, December 8, 1974.

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R.W. BRO. GEORGE W. STEWART

R.W. Bro. George W. Stewart was initiated an Entered Apprentice in Lexington Lodge No. 149 at Lexington, Missouri, on October 9, 1928; passed to Degree of Fellowcraft, November 29, 1928; and raised to the Degree of Master Mason, February 12, 1929. He served Lexington Lodge as Worshipful Master in 1935. From 1958 to 1974 he served his lodge as Secretary, during which term of office he also served the Grand Lodge of Missouri as District Deputy Grand Master of the 23rd Masonic District, 1960-65. Our beloved Brother passed to his eternal reward on January 8, 1975. R.W. BRO. HORACE LEE ALEXANDER

R.''''. Bro. Horace Lee Alexander served the Grand Lodge of Missouri as District Deputy Grand Master of the 35th Masonic District, 1960-62. In Rockville Lodge No. 341 at Rockville, Missouri, Brother Alexander received his Degrees: Initiated an Entered Apprentice, June 3, 1937; passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft, August 5, 1937; raised to the Degree of Master Mason, September 2, 1937. He served the lodge as Worshipful Master, 1940, 1945 and 1949, and as Secretary from 1954 to 1963. On August 23, 1963 he became a member of Star Lodge No. 419, at which time Rockville Lodge consolidated with Star Lodge at Tabervilie, Missouri. Later, on May 23, 1969, Brother Alexander affiliated with Appleton City Lodge No. 412 at Appleton City, Missouri, which lodge he served as Secretary, 1970-71. He died January 27, 1975. R.W. BRO. JOHN BURLE

R.W. Bro. John Burle, who served the Grand Lodge of Missouri as Grand Tiler, 1967-68, and as Grand Representative of North Dakota, died February 12, 1975. Masonic services were conducted by R.W. Bro. Frank A. Arnold, with R.''''. Bro. Leon Turner as Chaplain, on February 14, 1975. On February 15, 1975, in America Lodge Rev. Bro. Charles Rehkopf held services, with final rites being given at Sunset Burial Park. John Burlc was initiated an Entered Apprentice in America Lodge No. 347 on June 8, 1926; passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft on September 14, 1926; and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on November 9, 1926. He served the lodge as Worshipful Master in 19'33 and again in 1971. R.W. Brother Burle was very active in all Masonic Bodies and took a position of leadership in many, as the records show: Oriental Chapter No. 78, Royal Arch Masons; High Priest, 1951; Grand Sentinel, 1954-55 of the Grand Chapter; recipient of Distinguished Service Medal of General Grand Chapter, 1963; Jeremiah Council No. 48, Royal and Select Masters; Illustrious Master, 1967; Ascalon Commandery No. 16, Knights Templar; Scottish Rite Bodies, S1. Louis, Missouri, 32째, K.C.C.H.; Moolah Temple Shrine; Alhambra Grotto; Worshipful Master, Missouri Lodge of Research, 1971-72; President, Order of High Priesthood, 1964-65; Order of the Silver Trowel; and a member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor. W. HUGH MCLAUGHLIN GRAND MASTER

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W. Hugh McLaughlin, who served the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri as Grand Master in 1972-73, died March 27, 1975, in S1. Mary's Hospital, Kansas City. He had suffered a massive heart attack on March 11. M.W. Bro. McLaughlin will long be remembered as the Missouri Grand Master who delivered the Masonic fu'neral oration for Past Grand Master and former President Harry S Truman that was aired internationally over the three major television networks. Born December 2, 1910 at Bald Knob, Arkansas, of humble beginnings; Hugh was

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the fourth in a family of 11 children. He moved to Kansas City in 1932, after having worked for a law firm at Searcy, Arkansas, following his graduation from high school. He held a certificate of Commerce and Finance from Rockhurst University and received his law degree from the l:niversity of Missouri at Kansas City. J'or 15 years he was an evening instructor at Rockhurst and the American Institute of Banking. In his own law practice, he specialized in tax and estate law. He was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 1937. His professional memberships included the American Judicature Society, American Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association and all local bar associations. He was chairman of the Probate and Trust Committee of the Missouri Bar Association'in 1966-68 and promoted the Missouri Small Estates Reforms in 1967. An expert in probate law, he authored "Missouri Probate Laws Relative to Small Estates" in the ]oumal of the Missouri BaT. P.G.M. McLaughlin was a former government appeal agent for the Selective Service; a staff counsel for the Council of Clubs of Greater Kansas City; a member of Van Horn Chapter, American Field Service; a former director of Whatsoever Community House; an honorary director of Rockhurst College; and president of Chapter 36, National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. Active in the Independence Boulevard Christian Church, Hugh was an elder and legal counsel. He served as president of the hoard of directors from 1963-67 and was a Bible teacher and lay religious speaker for 16 years. Grand Master McLaughlin was raised in East Gate Lodge No. 630 of Kansas City on February 27, 1945. He was appointed Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in 1963 and advanced through the line until his election as Grand Master ill 1972. Over the years he served the Grand Lodge on the Committees on Entertainment of Distinguished Guests, Jurisprudence, Sesquicentennial and Revision of Constitution. He became a director of the Masonic Home of Missouri in 1968-71 and from 1971-72 was president of the hoard. His other Masonic-related memberships included East Gate Chapter No. 136, R.A.M.; East Gate Council No. 51, R. & S.M.; East Gate Commandery No. 70, K.T.; and the Valley of Kansas City, Scottish Rite, hecoming a K.C.C.H. November 18, 1971. He belonged to the Missouri Lodge of Research; Ararat Shrine Temple; Mary Conclave No.5 of the Red Cross of Constantine; DeMolay Honorary Legion of Honor; East Gate Chapter No. 367, O.E.S.; East Gate Travelers' Club; and was past president of the East Gate Masonic Building Company. Grand Lodge officers and others attending the funeral services for M.W. Brother McLaughlin at the Independence Boulevard Christian Church on March 29 were Herman A. Orlick, Grand Master; Past Grand Masters Elvis A. Mooney, William R. Denslow and Thomas J. Davis; Lewis C. Wes Cook, Deputy Grand Master; James A. Noland, Jr., Junior Grand Warden; William H. Utz, Jr., Grand Treasurer; Frank A. Arnold, Grand Secretary; Stanton T. Brown, Grand Lecturer; J. C. Montgomery Jr., Senior Grand Deacon; J. Edward Blinn, Senior Grand Steward; William J. Hill, Junior Grand Steward; Ronald M. Compton, Grand Orator; Freelon K. Hadley, Past Grand Lecturer; and Walter C. Ploeser, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Scottish Rite in Missouri. M.W. BRO. JAMES M. BRADFORD

1880-1975 James M. Bradford, Grand Master of Masons of Missouri in 1949-50, died on May 19, 1975, at the age of 94. M.W. Brother Bradford, a direct descendant of Governor William Bradford who came to America on the Mayflower, was born in Keokuk, Iowa, where he spent the first 13 years of his life. Finding it necessary at that early age to become a wage earner, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri, remaining there until his death. M.W. Brother Bradford studied law at home for 13 years, was admitted to the

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Bar, but preferred business and corporation activity to the practice of law. In 1913 he began his long service with the Aeolian Company of Missouri, serving for many years as a member of the Board of Directors of that company. M.W. Brother Bradford married Miss Edna Lemen Sharpe of St. Louis, an accomplished vocalist endowed with a charming personality. Brother Bradford was raised in Keystone Lodge No. 243 on September 22, 1917. He presided over Keystone Lodge as Worshipful Master in 1928. One of the highlights of his year in office was the evening that Colonel Charles A. Lindberg visited the lodge. The Colonel was presented with a gold life membership card bearing the name of James A. Bradford as Worshipful Master. Brother Bradford was a member of the Missouri Consistory No.1, Scottish Rite; Missouri Chapter No.1, Royal Arch Masons; Kilwinning Council No. 19, Allied Masonic Degrees; Charter Member of the Missouri Lodge of Research; the Square Club; Honorary Member, Warden and Masters Club; Downtown and South Side Hi-12; a long-time and supporting member of the Missouri Historical Society. He was a member and regular attendant of the First Unitarian Church of St. Louis. In 1940 Brother Bradford was appointed to the office of Grand Pursuivant in the Grand Lodge line by M.W. Brother Harry S Truman and was elected to serve as Grand Master in September, 1949. The brother who appointed Brother Bradford to his first office in the Grand Lodge Line, the then President of the United States, laid aside the duties of his high office and flew to St. Louis to install Brother Bradford as Grand Master. This was a history-making occasion. As Grand Master M.W. Brother Bradford alloted much of his time to the small and struggling lodges where he felt his visits and influence would be of benefit. All who knew him admired his fair and impartial conduct in Masonic matters. When he relinquished the gavel to his successor, the brethren knew that the true spirit of the Fraternity prevailed. To the end Brother Bradford remained an idealist, even a dreamer, hoping and planning that the Fraternity might achieve its highest ideals and yield the greatest benefit to mankind in a troubled world. He was a true gentleman and his memory will continue to inspire long after he is gone. M.W. Brother Bradford was accorded full Masonic honors on May 22, 1975, with Masonic services conducted by M.W. Bro. George F. Morrison, Past Grand Master. Other Grand Lodge Officers attending the funeral services were: M.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick, Grand Master; M.W. Bro. Harold O. Grauel, Brother Bradford's appointee to the Grand Lodge Line; M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney; Frank A. Arnold, Grand Secretary; Earl K. Dille, Senior Grand Marshal; Rev. Cecil H. Hurt, Grand Chaplain; George R. Spindler, Grand Tiler; Elmer Wagner, Past Grand Secretary. R.W. BRO. ROBERT N. KINKEAD

R.W. Bro. Robert N. Kinkead was serving the Grand Lodge of Missouri as District Deputy Grand Lecturer of the 48th District at the time of his death on June 24, 1975. Brother Kinkead was raised to the Degree of Master Mason in St. Francois Lodge No. 234, Libertyville, Missouri, and he served as its Worshipful Master in 1971. He was also a member of Vel Chapter No. 129, R.A.M., at Bonne Terre; Bonne Terre Council No. 43, R. & S.M., at Bonne Terre; and DeSoto Commandery No. 56, K.T., at DeSoto, Missouri. Masonic services were conducted by members of his lodge and Knights Templar, DeSoto Commandery No. 56, formed the honor guard on June 25, 1975. Brother Kinkead had a special talent and he shared it and his time with his friends and brothers in Freemasonry. His work shall long he remembered and is a living memorial to his life as a Mason. It was estimated that more than 150 Masonic brothers attended the service. Among those in attendance were: M.''\7. Grand Master Herman A. Orlick; R.W. Bro. Charles W. Leach, D.D.G.L., District 40; R.W. Bro. Laymon A. Allgood,

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D.D.G.L., District 49; R.W. Bro. Olin S. McDaniel, Junior Grand Marshal; R.W. Bro. Clyde Currington, P.D.D.G.M., District 48; R.W. Bro. Burette B. Shannon, P.D.D.G.L., District 48; Frank A. Arnold, Grand Secretary. Religious services were held on Thursday afternoon, June 26, 19i5. Survivors include: His father, Gladden N. Kinkead, a 50-year Master Mason of St. Francois Lodge No. 234; a brother, R.W. Bro. P. Vincent Kinkead, District Deputy Grand Master of the 48th District.

Brethren, let us reverently stand for a moment of silent tribute to the memory of our beloved and departed brethren and for prayer. Our Heavenly Father, in Masonry we have been taught to turn to Thee in time of need-so in this moment of silence we ask that Thou wilt favor and bless those who have been called from our fellowship to meet with us no more. We acknowledge with sincere appreciation their warm friendships, capable leadership and dedicated services to our beloved Fraternity. While we pay this tribute of brotherly love and respect to the memory of our late lamented brethren, let us also extend our sincere and fraternal sympathy to thir deeply afflicted and sorrowing loved ones in their bereavement. We ask that Thy loving protective care may comfort and bless each one. This we ask in the name of Him in whom we all profess to put our trust. Amen. Respectfully and fraternally, GEORGE F. MORRISON, FRANK

WILLIAM

ChaiJ-man,

BRIGGS,

DENSLOW,

MORGAN DONELSON,

HAROLD

GRAUEL.

M.W. Brother Morrison moved the acceptance of the report. The motion was seconded and carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BICENTENNIAL

R.W. Bro. Lewis C. Wes Cook, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Bicentennial. To the Most WorshiPfuL Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State Of Missouri: BRETHREN: Two hundred years ago our forefathers were declared by King George III to be in a state of rebellion. A series of incidents, triggered by that first musket shot on the commons at Lexington, were rapidly escalating toward a momentous decision that would launch a new nation in one of the greatest experiments in self-government ever recorded in history. We are enjoying the fruits of that experiment today, but there is a nagging fear that selfishness and greed have stifled the imagination and resourcefulness, and compromised the integrity necessary to keep that great experiment from becoming a hollow mockery of freemen. Bro. Dr. Graham Clark, president of the School of the Ozarks, told the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution: "Today, in our fantasies and folktales about how the nation began, we like to believe that the Revolution was fathered and fought by the common man. One of the real lessons of the Revolution is that it bears out the truth that only UNCOMMON MEN are capable of doing uncommon things." This Committee believes our Fraternity is made up of UNCOMMON MEN who

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havc and will rededicatc themselves with imagination, resourcefulness, and integrity to respect, preserve, and to build on the foundation of that great experiment for a bettcr today and a greater tomorrow. . It is our sincere hope that through a variety of programs and projects to be shared in by our lodges and Grand Lodge that wc can visibly demonstrate our commitment and inspire others by our example. Missouri Freemasons officially began their observance of the Bicentennial last April 19 on the annivcrsary of Paul Revere's ride and the battlc of Lcxington and Concord. The response was gratifying. The gold foil Biccntcnnial seals created by artist and Bro. Jack Abshier have been widely used and we encouragc you to continue to use them as a reminder of our heritage. Thc educational filmstrips, a classroom program for junior and senior high schools that examines and relatcs the history, traditions, and operation of the United States House of Representatives as a keystone in our democratic process, will be rcady within a couple of weeks for distribution to each of the 580 school districts in the state. Our Fraternity is identified in the introduction by the Grand Lodge seal and the Legend: "Presented by Missouri Freemasons in Observance of the United States Biccntennial 1776-1976." In addition, Grand Lodge has purchased a sufficicnt supply of Bicentennial maps created by the Hammond Map Co., to provide one for each of the 1,500 elcmentary schools in the state. These maps cost only $0.35 each. They bcautifully illustrate the geographic location of the colonies in 1776 and the events that lent distinction to that period. Again, as with the filmstrips, the maps will be identified as having been presented by Missouri Freemasons. They will be distributed through the Missouri State Tcachers Association at their annual meeting within a few weeks. The Bicentennial coins, 2,000 in fine silver and 5,000 in bronze, have been struck and will be available for delivery beginning October 13. Orders for these coins are being taken now. The Grand Lodge seal is on one side and the Bicentennial seal created by Brother Abshier is on the opposite side. Three Bicentcnnial Degree teams have been selected and will be available during the year to exemplify the second section of the Third Degree wearing clothing typical of the Revolutionary period. The teams are the East Gate Travelers Club of East Gate Lodge No. 630 in Kansas City, The Abou Ben Adhcm team from Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple in Springfield, and a Scottish Rite team from the Valley of S1. Louis. The work of all three teams has been closely reviewed and approved by the Grand Lecturer. The Committee on Masonic Education has prepared six more special programs tied to personalities or events from the Rcvolution. Thesc programs will be mailed to each lodge in the next month. The Grand Lodge Chaplains undcr thc chairmanship of R.W. Bro. and Major Leon Turner will develop a program on the status of our religious freedom, 17761976, and R.W. Bro. Vern Schncider and William J. Hill have been asked to prepare a program on the status of the Bill of Rights, 1776-1976. We are still exploring thc possibility of a statewide radio-tv program built on the theme, "Missouri Freemasons Salute the Bicentennial"; Bro. Joseph Collison of '-\Teston is working on a "model" roadside park program; and Bro. and Dr. R. J. Felling of Weston is researching and will prepare a couple of suggested programs for possible joint observanccs by thc Grand Lodge of Missouri and the Grand Lodge of Kansas. A number of other programs for the enrichment of our lodges, our communities, and the statc will be announced at a later date. Finally, with the financial cooperation of the York and Scottish Rites and the Shrinc Temples in Missouri, contracts have been completed for sevcn billboards

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along the Interstate system. These billboards will proclaim for thousands and thousands of people over the next 18 months the Masonic Fraternity's pride in our nation. The art work for these billboards has been completed and some of the signs are being processed now. Appropriately the colors are red, white and blue. A banner at the top of the billboard bears the legend: "Missouri Freemasons Salute," and immediately below the banner is the Square and Compass, then the rest of the legend, The United States Bicentennial 1776-1976. On the left is a bust of Franklin, on the right a bust of \Vashington. At the bottom of the sign are what appear to be three gold medallions bearing the emblems of the Scottish Rite, Shrine and York Rite. Not only do the billboards proclaim our pride in our nation but they will serve to remind everyone who views them of the Bicentennial and perhaps encourage them to share in the observance to a greater extent. These are painted billboards. The art work can be reproduced on poster billboards and the Committee has been advised that poster billboard space is available in many places throughout the state for as little as $40 a month, ranging up to about $140 a month. The posters can be reproduced for as little as $12 each if there is a demand for 50 or more. This Committee and I believe all of the Fraternity could benefit if we were able to blanket the state with 50 or more of these billboards. We are not advertising or soliciting. We are only proclaiming our pride in this great nation and encouraging others to share in that pride. Respectfully submitted, BRUCE

WILLIAM

HUNT,

DENSLOW,

LEWIS C. WES COOK,

Chairman.

In his presentation of the report R.W. Brother Cook heightened several of the points covered with comments, explanations, demonstrations for the information of the members of the Grand Lodge. In re filmstrip on House of Representatives, BROTHER COOK said: "Brethren, I would just remind you that every time this is used in a classroom our Fraternity will be there and identified. We will have made a contribution towards the continuing education of our young people." In re Grand Master's Bicentennial Degree Teams, three brothers of East Gate Lodge No. 630, attired in the dress typical of the Revolutionary Period, entered the Grand Lodge. About the costumes, BROTHER COOK asked: "Brethren, what do you think? Can you see the team on the floor?" (Hearty applause.) BROTHER COOK continued: "These costumes for East Gate and Abou Ben Adhem, primarily, have been made by the wives. I think the Scottish Rite Team here in St. Louis was perhaps a little more fortunate because they had a seamstress here in the building, so the wives escaped that." In re the possible statewide radio-tv program, Brother Cook added that Bro. Max Roby has volunteered to help in this project. In re the possible joint observances by the Grand Lodges of Missouri and Kansas, Brother Cook is informed it was quite certain that one of these programs would take place in December. In re the highway billboard signs, R.W. Bro. Lewis C. Robertson projected pictures on two screens for all to see. Brother Cook commented that the billboards serve the even greater purpose of representing a working together of our Masonic Family here in this State.

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Brother Cook reported the locations of the seven billboards as follows: one on IS55 in the Cape Girardeau area; one on IS44 near Six Flags; one on lS44 just west of Springfield; one on IS70 at High Hill; one on IS70 about four miles west of Odessa; one on IS70 east of Grain Valley; one on IS29 at the north edge of St. Joseph. R.W. Brother Cook moved that the report be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried. REPORT OF COMMniEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

R.W. Bro. Walter H. Baird, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Ways and Means. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The Ways and Means Committee reviewed the disbursements for the present budget year and the items that, as of today, have been exceeded are:

Acct. Nos. 25. Washington Meetings 41. Employees Tax Expense 43D. Office Supplies 49. Printing PROCEEDINGS

. $ 47.00 190.65 . 56.37 . 165.81

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Prior approval for the excess expenditures was obtained as provided in the ByLaws. A review of the expenditures the past three budget years show that during the 1971-72 year, $30,015.56 less was spent than bUdgeted. In 1972-73, $16,146.76 less. In 1973-1974, $3,324.76 less. This budget year will also be very close. This is happening because of several factors. There has been a decline in our membership resulting in less money to be spent. Inflation resulting in increased cost of goods and services and in some areas more money is being spent. The general fund balance is approximately $264,324.28. The income sources available for the operation of the Grand Lodge are the per capita tax and income from investments. Revenue available for budgeting is approximately $265,000. The following budget is presented to cover the budget year from October 15, 1975 to October 14, 1976 and is within the above figure as directed in the By-Laws. BY DIRECT APPROPRIATION OF CRAND LODGE Acct. Nos. 1. Salary-Grand Secretary . 2. Salary-Grand Lecturer . 3. Salary-Grand Treasurer ................ . 4. Retirement Expense 5. Masonic Service Association Per Capita 6. Masonic Service Association Hospital Visit Fund 7. Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis 8. Bicentennial Observance . 9. Committee on Recognition of Foreign Lodges 10. The Freemason Magazine . BY REQUISITION OF

$ 14,000.00

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20. Expenses-Grand Master . . . 21. Expenses-Grand Lecturer 22. Expenses-Grand Lodge Officers and Committees ....

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22A. Special Expenses of Deputy Grand Master 23. Conferences of Crand Lodge Officers 24. Conferences of D.D.C.M. and D.D.G.L . 25. Washington Meetings . 26. Auditing . 27. Grand Master's Contingent Fund . 28. Expenses of Grand Lodge Session ..

500.00 3,000.00 4,000.00 2,500.00 250.00 3,000.00 8,500.00

29. 30. Regional Meetings of Lodge Officers ..

9,500.00

BY REQUISITION OF GRAND SECRETARY

Salaries-Grand Lodge Office including Assistant Grand Secretary . Employees' Tax Expense Insurance . . Operation of Grand Lodge Office (a) Printing, Postage, Stationery (b) Telephone and Telegraph (c) Office Equipment .. (d) Office Supplies (e) Incidental Office Expenses (f) Grand Lodge Office Improvement (g) Electrical Data Processing . 44. Incidental and travel expense-Grand Secretary's Office 45. Grand Master's Regalia .. ' . 46. 47. 48. Fifty-Year Veteran Buttons 49. Printing Proceedings

40. 41. ,12. 43.

21,000.00 3,100.00 860.00 8,500.00 3,500.00 0.00 2,250.00 1,200.00 0.00 1,500.00 1,250.00 1,350.00

3,250.00 7,500.00

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50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 5.:'>.

Committee Committee Committee Committee Committee Committee

on on on on on on

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

750.00 6,000.00 800.00 5,000.00 1,800.00 44,000.00 $261,260.00

It is good business to study the operations of your organization to see if it is conducted properly and efficiently. It becomes increasingly important with the decreasing revenue available to this Grand Lodge and with inflation forcing costs upward. Your Committee wants it clearly understood that in the following requests we are not interested nor concerned with personalities or individuals; however, we have the responsibility as directed in the By-Laws to budget within the revenues available. There are two areas that consume over one third of the Grand Lodge budget' spent each year. They are the offices of the Grand Lecturer and that of the Grand Secretary. Therefore, we request the Grand Master appoint two committees as follows: I. To study the costs and effectiveness of the Grand Lecturer system of our Grand Lodge as compared with the systems in the other 48 Grand Lodges of the United States and report their findings and recommendations at the next annual communication.

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2. To study the operation and procedures, plus all by-laws pertammg to the Grand Secretary's office. Report in the immediate future any suggested changes in the daily operations and/or procedures to the Administration Committee of the Gl"and Lodge. Furthermore, to report at the next annual communication any suggested deletions and/or changes in the by-laws pertaining to that office. W. H. UTZ, JR., GEORGE F. MORRISON, LLOYD

S. MORGAN, JR.,

ROBERT

TAYLOR,

ALLEN KOHLER,

WALTER

BAIRD,

Chairman.

In his presentation of the Committee Report Brother Baird commented on several budget accounts as follows: Account No.6-Masonic Service Association Hospital Visitation Fund: The Masonic Service Association spends approximately $8,000 in the State of Missouri, at the veterans' hospitals. We (the Grand Lodge) return to them $5,000. Account No.7-Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis: The rent on the Grand Secretary's Office increased, to be effective January 1. Account No. 10-The F,-eemason Magazine: It costs approximately $11,000 an issue to put out The Freemason Magazine. Printing costs arc going up. If we stick to four issues a year, we will come out pretty good; but if we get five one year, it messes things up. Account No. 26-Auditing: We should compliment the Auditor. He is a member of the Craft, as all of us are, and he audits every year for the same amount of money. He does it mainly, I think, as a labor of love, because if any have had their business audited, they know what it costs. He is to be complimented. Account No. 27-Grand Master's Contingent Fund: This is $1,000 less than was budgeted last year for that item. Account No. 40-Salaries: An increase of $1,000 to provide slight pay raises for members of the Grand Lodge Office Staff. Account No. 43 (A) -Printing, Postage, Stationery: An increase to accommodate advance in postage rates. Account No. 43 (C) -Office Equipment: No allocation for purchase of new office equipment. Account No. 43 (D) -Office Supplies: An increase because the costs of those are going up.

R.W. Brother Baird moved the adoption of the Report of the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion was seconded and carried. The budget and the suggestions for the studies were adopted. REPORT OF COMMI'ITEE ON RELIEF AND CHARITY

Wor. Bro. Russell L. Wilcox, Chairman, reported that the Report of tIlt Committee on Relief and Charity had been submitted and was printed in the booklet, "Reports of Officers and Committees." He moved that the report be accepted. The motion was seconded and carried.

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. &- A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: The Committee on Relief and Charity is composed of five members of the Masonic Home Board. It meets monthly at the Masonic Home and on call of the Chairman to consider requests properly submitted to it by a surbordinate lodge for financial assistance and relief to worthy, eligible cases.

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The Grand Lodge, at the annual meeting last year, appropriated $5,000 for use of this Committee. This amount together with $2,000 previously appropriated and cash in the bank constituted the total funds available for the work of the Committee from which we have disbursed to seven (7) cases as follows: Polar Star Lodge No. 79 Erwin Lodge No. 121 Lakeville Lodge No. 489 Harmony Lodge No. 499 Leadwood Lodge No. 598 Granby Lodge No. 514 East Gate Lodge No. 630

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940.00 25.00 600.00 . 800.00 . 256.00 . 100.00 55.00 . $ 2,776.00

No application for relief was refused! Balance in Bank July 1, 1974 Received from Grand Lodge Checks Issued for Relief Printed Forms Transferred to Passbook Account .. Ralance in Checking Account 6/30/75

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$ 5,172.25

7,000.00 $12,172.25 $12,172.25 . $ 2,776.00 . 58.25 9,000.00 . . , 338.00 $12,172.25 $12,172.25

The report of the Auditor verifies the facts of this financial statement. Respectfully submitted, RUSSELL L. WILCOX, Chairman, JAMES A. NOLAND, PRESLEY G. PARRISH, Roy W. MCGHEE, H. DAVID THOMAS, Secretary. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES

M.W. Bro. William R. Denslow, Chairman, moved that the report of the Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, as printed in the booklet, "Reports of Officers and Committees," be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried. To the Grand Lodge) A.F. &- A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: For the present, your Committee has no recommendations for recognition of new grand lodges, nor the necessity to withdraw any present recognitions. There has been internal trouble in the Grand Lodge of Sao Paulo, Brazil. A schism has developed in that Grand Lodge that has resulted in some acts, which on the surface appear highly unmasonic. However until the full facts are learned, we do not recommend any change in our relationship with this Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, 'V'ILLIAM R. DENsLmv, Chairman) FRANK A. ARNOLD, Gmnd Secretar)') JOHN BLACK VROOMAN.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON YOUTH

The Grand Secretary read the Report of the Committee on Youth and moved that the report be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missow'i: The Special Youth Committee is happy to report that the three youth organizations, the Order of DeMolay, Job's Daughters, and Rainbow for Girls, are making much progress in Missouri. The Order of DeMolay for six consecutive years has shown an increase in membership. In this same period of time, Missouri has gone from 58 chapters to 90 chapters and all but two are active. The support of our Blue Lodge and the support of the Most WorshipfUl Grand Lodge continues to be most helpful. The youth organizations take pride in their sponsorship by the Masonic Fraternity. We submit the following report: 1. The Youth Committee recommends that Master Masons continue to serve actively on advisory boards of DeMolay, Job's Daughters, and Order of Rainbow. 2. The Youth Committee recommends that each Blue Lodge hold a youth recognition night during the year for DeMolay, Job's Daughters, and Order of Rainbow in order that each group can learn more about the other. 3. The Youth Committee recommends that lodges consider sponsorship or joint. sponsorship of DeMolay chapters. 4. If a Blue Lodge feels that the boys and girls of DeMolay, Job's Daughters, and Order of Rainbow should provide financial support to help maintain a temple, it should be a minimum amount in keeping with the financial capabilities of the chapter, bethel, or assembly. 5. Each local lodge is encouraged to sponsor one or more DeMolays to Leadership Camp. 6. The Youth Committee recommends that the Masonic age be lowered to 18. 7. The Youth Committee wishes to express sincere thanks and gratitude to M.W. Grand Master Herman A. Orlick for his outstanding support for the Masonic Youth throughout the year. Also his Grand Lodge program presented by the youth is the best opportunity for the l\fasonic Order to see their youth in action. Respectfully submitted, RONALD M. COMPTON, Chairman, LEONARD

BOWERS,

NIKOLA

M. JAKOVAC,

EDWARD

LANDINGHAM,

BUSH WALDEN.

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

The Grand Secretary moved that the report of the Committee on the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association be accepted as printed in the booklet, "Reports of Officers and Committees," and included in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried.

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Interest in the George Washington Masonic National Memorial continues to mount. The cornerstone of the Memorial was laid in 1923 -52 years ago. It has required this period of time to complete the edifice. Today it stands as one of the most imposing structures of its kind in this

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country. Each Grand Lodge has had a part in its erection. It belongs to all Masons of the United States. It is a tribute to the memory of one of the greatest Masons this country has ever produced. Many of us are aware that the public may form their mental image of Masonry by their experience in visiting the Memorial. The Memorial houses a Replica Lodge Room with the original furniture of the lodge in which Washington served as Master for some 20 months. In it is the original Altar with the three representatives of the Lesser Lights. The Master's chair was given to the lodge by Washington. Here one may see Washington's Masonic apron and the trowel he used to lay the cornerstone of the United States Capitol. These and many other priceless relics are on display in the Memorial. In the Washington Museum in the tower can be seen the Washington family Bible and other路 priceless Washington memorabilia. Also in the tower are the Knight Templar Chapel, the Royal Arch Room, the Cryptic Room, the Grotto Archives Room, and the rooms maintained by the Imperial Council of the Shrine. A visit here is an unforgettable Masonic experience. The Memorial now stands complete, after a half-century of careful management by Grand Lodges across this great country. All that remains to be done is to endow properly the Memorial to insure its continued maintenance. It has been determined that a fund of five million dollars is necessary to accomplish this goal. It is the objective of the Directors of the Association to increase the Endowment Fund to the desired level by February, 1976-the Bicentennial Year. To accomplish this purpose, it is hoped to secure 10,000 new Honorary Life Members at $100 each. It is hoped also to secure at least 1,000 contributions of $1,000 each-the names of those making the latter contributions to be enrolled on a metal plaque mounted in a conspicuous location in the Memorial and unveiled with suitable ceremony. We are very happy to report that the Grand Lodge of Missouri has become one of the $1,000 contributors and will have the name of this Grand Lodge forever enrolled on the metal plaque in the Memorial. The success of the program which will insure the financial stability of the Memorial in the future rests with the Grand Lodges across the nation. A beautifully engrossed Certificate as a Bicentennial Contributor and Life Member has been issued in the name of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. To each other donor, whether of $100 or $1,000, there has been or will be issued an appropriately engrossed Certificate suitable for framing and display, the Certificate for each donor of $100 being a Certificate of Honorary Life Membership and the Certificate for each donor of $1,000 being a Certificate as a Bicentennial Contributor and Life Member. We are certain that Missouri will do its part to support the Memorial as it has always done since the beginning of this great Masonic shrine. We would like to close with the words of M.W. Bro. Raymond C. Ellis, President of the Memorial, when he said: "Harsh days and bitter nights may still be ahead of us-but throughout the Fraternity there is a faint glow of color on the topmost twigs and a swelling of the buds that announce the approach of spring. So it is that there is a stirring

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in the Fraternity that soon may result in the casting aside of indifference, apathy, and a defeatist attitude-and a substitution of these negative thoughts with vigorous, dedicated and positive action."

l'raternally submitted, BRUCE H. HUNT, Chairman) FORREST C. DONNELL, MORRIS E. EWING, HOMER L. FERGUSON, HAROLD M. JAYNE, JAMES M. SELLERS. REPORT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS

The Grand Secretary moved that the report of the Representatives to the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis, as printed in the booklet, "Reports of Officers and Committees," be accepted and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried.

To the Gmnd Lodge) A.F. &- A.M. of Missouri: The Grand Lodge year of 1974-75 saw the Masonic Temple Association in its continuing posture of trying to make ends meet with limited income and a temple in need of attention. Some per capita increases were instituted to meet the increased costs of operating the Temple. The ladies worked very diligently to make the Fall Festival a success, and in that way contribute to the financial support of the Temple Association. The heating plant in the Temple building was inspected and found to require attention. Two 100 HP boilers were ordered to be installed during the summer vacation period so that heat for the fall and winter activities would be assured. This should be completed by October 1. There is a continuing item which has to be included. The lawsuit involving two lodges is still undecided. The motion by one lodge to have the suit dismissed was denied, but further motions are pending at this time. Traditionally, these reports have expressed the theme that the Temple needs, you could say requires, the support of all Masons throughout the state. It should not be too much to expect all Masons, good and true, to stand together and do something positive to restore our Temple to its former condition. After all, Masonry is exposed to the citizens of our state and what we do to make our institution look good to all of our citizens will redound to the good of Masonry. Fraternally, NELSON W. MAMER JOHN A. SOURIS FRED M. "\VOODRUFF REMARKS OF M.W. BRO. GORDON C. HASCALL

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Iowa. He said that he had seen, by silting through the business sessions, that many of the problems of Masonry are like concerns in both Iowa and Missouri. He congratulated the Grand Lodge on the manner in which the meeting had been conducted. He expressed the heartfelt gratitude of the Grand Secretary of Iowa, R.W. Bro. Charles T. Jackson, and of himself for the very fine courtesies extended them and their wives during their visit to this session. REMARKS OF M.W. BRO. ROBERT H. ARNOLD

M.W. Grand Master Robert H. Arnold of the Grand Lodge of Kansas said that he was sorry his report was not printed in the booklet. He said that it was great to be present to join in the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri. He thanked the Grand Lodge for the hospitality extended his wife and him during the ~ays of the session. He spoke of the ties between Kansas Masonry and Missouri Masonry that go back many, many years-some 120. It was then when the Grand Lodge of Kansas was chartered through the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Masonry has had its ups and downs through the many years, but the ties between Missouri and Kansas have never been severed, and hopefully will never be severed. Grand Master Arnold commented on the plans made for several activities to bring the ties between Kansas and Missouri Masonry even closer, especially on the eve of our Bicentennial of this great nation, by the leadership of the two Grand Lodges: Grand Master-Elect Wes Cook, Deputy Grand Master Ralph D. Walker of Kansas, and himself. He expressed their hope of being able to bring Masonry to light, to show this nation how proud we are, as Masons, of the last 200 years of our country as it is today. A number of celebrations and ties are similar in Missouri and Kansas, including the Imperial Potentate of the Shrine Woody Bennett who is a Missouri Mason and a resident of Johnson County in Kansas. M.W. Brother Arnold expressed the thought that the problems, as they exist, are lessening throughout the country. The period of the Bicentennial Celebration is the greatest time for Masons to point out to the public at large the sincerity and the true meaning of Masonry in relation to our great country. He asked that every lodge in Missouri and every lodge in the whole United States publicize Masonry in the fact that the members are proud Americans, as well as Masons. He informed the Grand Lodge that in Kansas the lodges are asked to display the American Flag outside the lodge hall as proof to the world of the pride of Masons: The show of the American Flag and the Square and Compasses side by side. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

R.W. Bro. Lewis C. Robertson, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Entertainment of Distinguished Guests. To the Grand Lodge, A.F. it A.M. of Missouri: Brethren: The Committee on Entertainment of Distinguished Guests has been privileged to assist our Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick, and his gracious lady in extending the hospitality of the Grand Lodge to the distinguished visitors to this Annual Communication from sister jurisdictions, to the leaders of affiliated bodies; to our own distinguished Past Grand Masters, and to their wives.

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Entertainment included a reception and the Grand Masters' Banquet on Sunday evening, September 28. Monday, September 29, there was a luncheon and shopping trip for the ladies while their husbands attended the Grand Lodge sessions and luncheon. Again, on Monday evening our visitors accompanied by their ladies were guests of the Grand Lodge at the dinner which was followed by the All Masonic Gala Youth Extravaganza in the Scottish Rite Cathedral Auditorium. The distinguished visitors were introduced to the Grand Lodge on Monday morning by Grand Lodge officers and were warmly welcomed by M.W. Brother Orlick. Visitors to the Grand Lodge and other guests from outside the State of Missouri were: M.W. Bro. Earl M. Potter, Grand Master of Illinois, and Mrs. Potter M.W. Bro. Gordon C. Hascall, Grand Master of Iowa, and Mrs. Hascall M.W. Bro. Robert H. Arnold, Grand Master of Kansas, and Mrs. Arnold M.W. Bro. R. Gay Price, Grand Master of Kentucky, and Mrs. Price M.W. Bro. Harold Hultman, Grand Master of Nebraska, and Mrs. Hultman M.W. Bro. George D. Baddour, Grand Master of Tennessee M.W. Bro. Alden H. Jones, Grand Master of Washington, and Mrs. Jones R.W. Bro. Albert W. Gylden, Deputy Grand Master of Illinois, and Mrs. Gylden R.W. Bro. Charles T. Jackson, Grand Secretary of Iowa, and Mrs. Jackson R.W. Bro. C. W. Reese, Grand Secretary of Oklahoma, and Mrs. Reese R.W. Bro. Richard Lee Adkins, Senior Grand Deacon of Tennessee R.W. Bro. Ralph D. Walker, Deputy Grand Master of Kansas, and Mrs. Walker. Visitors from within the State of Missouri: Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Missouri Special Missouri Guests Special Guests (Family and Friends) of Most Worshipful Brother and Mrs. Orlick

Rep1"esentatives Of Appendant and Adoptive Bodies: Walter C. Ploeser, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Scottish Rite, Orient of Missouri John W. Alverson, Special Representative of B. Lowman Graddy, Grand High Priest, R.A.M., and Mrs. Alverson :Franklin J. Anderson, Grand Master of the Grand Council, R. & S.M., and Mrs. Anderson Blair C. Mayford, Grand Commander, Knights Templar, and Mrs. Mayford W. W. Bennett, Imperial Potentate, A.A.O.N.M.S. Harvey A. Bcffa, Past Imperial Potentate, A.A.O.N.M.S., and Mrs. Beffa Leroy A. "Bill" Weidle, Illustrious Potentate, Moolah Shrine Temple, and Mrs. Weidle Mrs. Thomas C. Lowry, Worthy Grand Matron, O.E.S. Wilbert L. Beauchamp, Worthy Grand Patron, O.E.S., and Mrs. Beauchamp Mrs. Lorenz Duerr, Grand Secretary, O.E.S., and Brother Duerr Ronald M. Compton, Executive Officer, DeMolay, and Mrs. Compton James Earl Bryan, State Master Councilor, DeMolay Mrs. Leonard H. Schenk, Supreme Grand Guardian, Job's Daughters and Brother Schenk Miss Arline M. Schmidt, Grand Guardian, Job's Daughters John J. Darcy, Associate Grand Guardian, Job's Daughters, and Mrs. Darcy Miss Jeanne Mueller, SUb-Supreme Deputy, Rainbow for Girls The Committee sincerely hopes that this visit of our Distinguished Guests to this, the 154th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, has been as enjoyable for them as it has been for us. The Chairman and members of the Committee express appreciation to M.W.

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Brother and Mrs. Orlick and to our wives for their counsel and assistance with the arrangements for the entertainment of our very distinguished visitors. Fraternally submitted, FRANK A. ARNOLD,

'Wn.I.IAM

LEONARD LANGENECKERT,

EARL

HARRY

PLOETZE,

LEWIS

HILL,

DILLE,

ROBERTSON, Chairman.

LESTER E. SCHULTZ,

R.W. Brother Robertson moved that the report be received and printed in the PROCEEDINGS. The motion was seconded and carried. REMARKS OF GRAND MASTER ORLICK

M.W. Brother Orlick complimented all Committees of the Grand Lodge and their chairman who had functioned so well to make the session operate smoothly and efficiently. He thanked all for their work done toward the success of this Grand Lodge Session. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF

R.W. Bro. Albert H. Van Gels, Chairman, moved that the Report of the Committee on Masonic Boards of Relief be accepted as printed in the booklet, "Reports of Officers and Committees." The motion was seconded and carried.

To the Grand Lodge~ A.F. &- A.l\.f. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Masonic Boards of Relief has reviewed the individual reports submitted by the Boards of Relief in St. Joseph, Joplin, St. Louis and St. Louis County, and the Masonic Employment Bureau. As in the previous year no requests for assistance were received by the boards, with the exception of three requests for relief received by the St. Louis and St. Louis County Board, which were classified as, non bona fide, and referred to other agencies. The primary function during the year by these boards has been to' arrange and conduct funeral services, and render such other applicable assistance with the splendid cooperation of the lodges. The financial status of the boards appears to be in order as expenditures are at a minimum, and none of the Boards of Relief made any assessments of the lodges for funds during the year. Since our Grand Lodge Communication last year, we were informed that Wor. Bro. Elvis Poff, a member of this committee and Secretary of King Hill Lodge No. 376 for 25 years, departed this life October 7, 1974. To him we say, "Farewell, thou good and faithful servant, may the Light of His Countenance ever shine upon thee and give thee peace." The report of the Masonic Employment Bureau was submitted to this Committee by our Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Herman A. Orlick, which stated that the Bureau suspended its operation April 1, 1975. The contents of this report for your information have been elaborated upon at this session by M.',y. Bro. Herman A. Orlick.

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The more detailed reports of the three Boards of Relief are made a part of this repon. Our sincere appreciation and thanks to all for their splendid cooperation in submitting these fine reports. Respectfully submitted, IVAN G. ABRAHAMS, ORRIN LUNDY, WILLIAM NALL,

ANTON ALBERT

TOMASEK,

VAN GELS,

Chairman.

St. Joseph To" the Grand Lodge, A .F. & A .M. of Missouri: The St. Joseph Masonic Board of Relief serves the membership of St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, Brotherhood Lodge No. 269, Charity Lodge No. 331, King Hill Lodge No. 376 and Saxton Lodge No. 508. Each lodge has two members serving on the Masonic Board of Relief. All funds for the operation of the service are derived by assessment on the member lodges. The annual meeting of the St. Joseph Board was held on January 22, 1975 and the following officers were elected: Orestes Mitchell, President; William Cole, Vice President; and Kenneth L. McNeal, Secretary-Treasurer. We have been experiencing a drastic decline in the number of requests for assistance. Our service consists mainly of membership verification, and the providing of information to inquiries from lodges throughout the country. We arrange for and conduct funeral services when called upon. We serve as a liaison with all Masonic groups within the area and refer requests for aid and assistance to all of them when appropriate. All inquiries and requests from Masonic lodges are handled with dispatch. The Board acknowledges the generosity of the St. Joseph Scottish Rite for their assuming all administrative expenses connected with the operation of the Board. All telephone, mailing and office expense is furnished by them. There have been no assessments levied against the member lodges during the current year. Respectfully submitted, KENNETH L. McNEAL, Secretary. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PERIOD 9/1/74 to 8/15/75

Checking Account 9/1/74 Savings Account 9/1/74

$ 41.14 214.48 $255.62 .00 $255.62 11.39 ...... $267.01 .

Expense During Year Add Interest on Savings Received 9/1/74 to 8/15/75 Total Checking and Savings 8/15/75 Joplin

'Illis is the annual report of the Joplin Masonic Board of Relief. FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Bank Balance as of August 1, 1974 ..... Expense-October 3, 1974-Book of Lodges Bank Balance as of August I, 1975

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SOJOURNER FUNERALS October 14, 1974-Funeral rites by Fellowship Lodge No. 345 for Bro. Harry W. Hoffman, member of Claypoole Lodge No. 13, Ft. Madison, Iowa. November 16, 1974-Funeral rites by Joplin Lodge No. 335 for Bro. Charles E. Marquiss, member of Orient Lodge No. 546, Kansas City, Mo. December 2, 1974-Funeral rites by Fellowship Lodge No. 345 for Bro. Ralph C. Eytchison, member of Rock Lodge No. 513, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Truly yours, WALTER R. PICKERING, Secretary. St. Louis and St. Louis County

To the Grand Lodge, A.F. b A.M. of Missouri: GREETINGS: This Board met seven times during the year, our attendance aver路 aging about 30 per cent of the lodges in our jurisdiction. During the year we received 11 requests for Masonic Funeral Services for "deceased transient brethren." There were assigned to the various lodges in numerical order. Cooperation with the lodges has been excellent. We must also thank R.W. Bro. Harold Smith, Grand Lodge liaison officer for his assistance and cooperation. Three requests for relief were received, none bona fide. They were referred to other agencies. There was one interment in the Grand Lodge plot' in Bellefontaine Cemetery. The widow of a brother interred there in 1961 had made arrangements at that time to be buried in the same grave with her husband. She died in February and this was done. This practice is no longer permitted by the cemeteries. A number of communications were received from other jurisdictions. All were handled as expeditiously as possible, and-we hope-satisfactorily. Our thanks and appreciation must go to R.W. Bro. Frank Arnold, Grand Secretary, and his staff for their assistance, cooperation and advice. For the 11th consecutive year we find our financial condition to be good, and no assessment necessary. Fraternally, LEONARD H. BALLMAN, President JACK ETHERIDGE, Vice Presiden路t CHARLES COLEMAN, Treasurer PHILIP WALDMAN, Secretary As instructed we have checked the records of this Board for the year ended June 30, 1975. A statement showing the receipts and disbursements for the year then ended is part of this report. Receipts and disbursements were properly recorded and the balance of cash on hand on June 30, 1975 is in agreement with the balance as shown by the bank statement. Fraternally submitted, ANDREW T. SMITH, WILLI W. WAHNUNG. STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FROM JULY 1, 1974 TO JUNE 30, 1975 $14,550.68 Balance July 1, 1974 . Receipts: Lodge Assessments 1974/75 . $ .00 Interest on U.S. Bonds . 122.04 952.14 Interest on Certificate of Deposit . 830.10 $15,502.82

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Disbursements: Relief Donation to Temple Association Sickroom Equipment and Repairs Issuing and Receiving Equipment Telephone Postage Sa~e ~eposit Box, Rent PrInting Office Supplies Salaries Balance June 30, 1975 Recapitulation: Balance Checking Account 6/30/75 U.S. Bonds (5) Certificates of Deposit (3) Total June 30, 1975

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TRIBUTE TO M.W. BRO. MARTIN B. DICKINSON

M.W. PAST GRAND MASTER ELVIS A. MOONEY: Many years ago our By-Laws and Constitution and all the related publications with it were brought out of chaos into the booklet which we are so proud to use. One of the leading forces in that work was M.W. Bro. Martin B. Dickinson, who was then a member of the line. Many others worked on it, and I have no intention to indulge other names. But since that time, as a member of the Committee on By-Laws, Brother Dickinson has brought out the "Pocket Part" each year. I believe he has prepared at least 17 of them. He was not able to do the work the way he wished to do it this year and does not intend to do the work next year. It is my understanding, maybe subject to correction, that M.W. Brother and Judge Donelson will do the work in the years to come. I am sure the quality of the work will remain as high and as correct as it has been in the past. That does not take away from the fact that this Grand Jurisdiction has received the services for many, many years-most excellent service-from a man who has given hours upon hours of time to it, with a great deal of capacity and care. I should like to be irregular in moving, without first having the resolution printed, that it is the consensus of this Grand Lodge that we appreciate and thank Brother Dickinson for his many services and his long and able activities and work on the Committee on By-Laws. The motion was seconded. The Grand Lodge made its appreciation and thanks known by applause. The Grand Lodge carried the motion. MOTION

The motion made by M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney was: "Resolved, That it is the consensus of this Grand Lodge that we recognize and greatly appreciate the long and singularly able work and service of M.W. Bro.

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Martin B. Dickinson as a member and chairman of the Committee on By路laws; and that mention be made of this Resolution in the PROCEEDINGS of this Grand Lodge:' M.W. Past Grand Master William H Chapman seconded the motion. APPOINTMENTS

The Grand Secretary read the appointments made by Grand Master-Elect Lewis C. Wes Cook for the year 1975-1976: Appointive Grand Lodge Officers District Deputy Grand Masters Members of Standing Committees, Special Committees, and Auditor The Grand Lecturer, R.W. Bro. Stanton T. Brown, announced the appointments of District Deputy Grand Lecturers for the year 1975-76. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS

R.W. Bro. Carl E. Etz, Jr., Chairman, presented the report of the Commi ttee on Creden daIs.

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 474 Subordinate Lodges and 2 Lodges U.D. and there are present: Grand Lodge Officers Past Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Lecturers Past Masters Worshipful Masters Senior Wardens Junior Wardens Chairmen of Committees Distinguished Visitors Total

21 16 51 55 469 434 167

113 21 20 1,367

Actual attendance without duplication Assistant Tilers Lodges without representation

. 1,203 . 7 . 94 Fraternally submitted, CARL E. ETZ, JR.,

Chairman,

E. RUDOLPH, HAROLD A. McADOW, EUGENE H. OHSIEK, DALE A. LUDWIG, ELMER L. FOWLER. RUSSELL

Brother Etz moved the adoption of the report, subject to a final audit. The motion was seconded and carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE AND PER DIEM

War. Bro. John W. Adams, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem.

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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.F. rb A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem reports amounts paid for attendance at this, the 154th annual communication of this Grand Lodge held in the City of St. Louis, Missouri, September 29 and 30, 1975 as follows: Grand Lodge Officers l>ast Grand Masters and other l>ast Grand Officers District Deputy Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Lecturers . Committees Appeals and Grievances Building Supervisory Board Credentials Jurisprudence Masonic Education Mileage and Per Diem Ways and Means '" , Chahmen other Standing Committees

$ 1,050.40

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Assistant Grand Tilers Representatives of Chartered Lodges Representatives of. Lodges Under Dispensation 'rotal

$242.60 111.00 281.00 396.60 74.00 240.00 354.20 134.00

1,833.40 210.00 30,405.80 144.80 $41,784.00

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Fraternally submitted, JOHN W. ADAMS, Chairman, CHARLES S. HICKS, ALTON BRAY, A. LANG,

EDWARD ALFRED

ZEIDLER.

Brother Adams moved the adoption of the report, subject corrections. The motion was seconded and carried.

necessary

INQUIRY OF BRO. E. GENE HOWES

BRO. E. GENE HOWES (Junior Warden of Adair Lodge No. 366) : We, who have traveled in a northeasterly direction in this great state to find our livelihoods and our homes, have found that we have been left off by the Southern politicians on the interstate system. And now we have been left off by the Bicentennial Committee on a billboard for Northeast Missouri. We would like to know if they might come up with one. GRAND MASTER ORLICK: It shall be referred to that Committee. REMARKS OF M.W. GRAND MASTER ORLICK

GRAND MASTER ORLICK: Brethren, again I want to thank you for making this the happiest year of my life. Thank you for letting me serve the Grand Lodge. (Standing ovation.) REMARKS OF R. W. DEPUTY GRAND MASTER COOK

R.W. BROTHER COOK: Brethren, I know that by your standing ovation you have expressed your heartfelt appreciation to this beautiful gentleman. This man has given of himself for so many years. It goes back to the first

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time he was appointed as Grand Tiler of this Grand Lodge. He has served the Grand Lodge for more years, really, than many of us realize, in so many capacities. And yet, here he is, with this tremendous enthusiasm, his bubbling personality. I don't think there's anything that Herman believes can't be done if you want to do it. And he has brought this philosophy to us in the Fraternity. It's been a great year, Herman. We have all profited by it. We know that we will treasure the associations for years to come. And in addition to treasuring it, we are going to expect to meet you in lodge, just as you expected to meet us in lodge all last year. INSTALLATION

Installing Installing Installing Installing

Officer Marshal Marshal Chaplain

M.W. Bro. William R. Denslow M.W. Bro. Elvis A. Mooney M.W. Bro. William H Chapman M.W. Bro. J. Morgan Donelson

THE GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FOR 1975-76

Grand Master , Lewis C. Wes Cook Deputy Grand Master Fielding A. Poe Senior Grand Warden Dr. James A. Noland, Jr. Junior Grand Warden The Rev. J. C. Montgomery, Jr. Grand Treasurer William H. Utz, Jr. Grand Secretary Frank A. Arnold Grand Lecturer Stanton T. Brown Senior Grand Deacon Gus O. Nations Junior Grand Deacon Dr. J. Edward Blinn Senior Grand Steward William J. Hill Junior Grand Steward Earl K. Dille Senior Grand Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Robert J. Crede Junior Grand Marshal Opie D. Hatfield Bernard Meeker Grand Sword Bearer Ralph P. Bunnell Grand Pursuivant Grand Chaplain The Rev. Carl L. Radford Grand Chaplain The Rev. Cecil H. Hurt Grand Chaplain Dr. Frank B. Kellogg Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Grand' Chaplain Grand Chaplain Major Leon E. Turner Grand Chaplain " , " ., The Rev. W. Tribbey Nickerson Grand Chaplain The Rev. Brian J. Packer Grand Orator Woodrow W. Bennett Grand Tiler '" , ' , ' .. Ben F. Duncan REMARKS OF M.W. BRO. WULIAM R. DENSLOW

M.W. BROTHER DENSLOW: Brethren, in 1967 when I had to appoint a mail to the line, it was my privilege to select Wes Cook. It was a difficult appointment, for I was looking for many things. First of all, I was looking for a young man. Second of all, I was looking for a dedicated Freemason. And third, I was looking for a man who had already made a substantial contribution to the Fraternity. Again, I was looking for a liberal who would dare sweep the cobwebs, which have gathered around our Fraternity lor the decades. But I wanted a conservative who would keep the Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry.

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To do the above, I needed a man who had exceptional talents: A man of many facets. It was an almost impossible set of qualifications, but I believe I have found it. Have at it, Tiger. REMARKS OF M.W. GRAND MASTER COOK

M.W. BROTHER COOK: Bill, you set exceptionally high standards, and I know that there is no way possible for me, in particular, to measure up to what you hope for. I deeply appreciate what you have done and the opportunities that through you have been afforded to me. I just hope that in some small way, Bill, I can share with this Grand Lodge Line and all of its members in the same spirit in which you face life. You have a brilliant, probing mind, and yet you always have that warm sense of humor which helps to keep everything on a safe, sane level. If I can even begin to approach that, why I will be more than satisfied. Thank you for letting me share with you. Brethren, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Bill for the Installation. I would like to express my appreciation to Bill Chapman and Elvis Mooney and J. Morgan Donelson, these Past Grand Masters, for also sharing in this. PRESENTATIONS TO M.W. GRAND MASTER LEWIS C. WES COOK

M.W. Bro. William R. Denslow presented the Grand Master's Jewel. M.W. BRO. ELVIS A. MOONEY presented the Grand Master's Apron, saying to the Grand Master: It is an unusual pleasure of mine to see you where you are. We all look forward with a great deal of expectation; most of us are pretty sure that it is going to be different. We hope it will be in many ways. I'd like to present to you, on behalf of the Grand Lodge, one of the prettiest aprons I believe I've ever seen. I've always thought Missouri's apron was as good as the best. And think now that we are going to put it on one of the best, and it is my pleasure to have the opportunity to do so. M.'\f\T. BRO. FORREST C. DONNELL made the presentation of the Grand Master's lapel pin: It has its significance; you realize it ,,,,ell. May I congratulate you and the Grand Lodge upon your acquisition of this great honor and privilege, together with the duties that are imposed upon you. M.W. GRAND MASTER COOK: Brethren, I think we all are indeed fortunate. One of the reasons why I have always looked forward to coming to Grand Lodge, before starting in the Grand Lodge Line, was the opportunity to be able to meet and to engage in conversation with this great brother and gentleman. He has always had a welcome smile, a firm handshake. He is one of the most distinguished of all of our brethren, one of the most thoughtful individuals I have ever met, whose care and concern extend out over all of this state among the brethren, among his friends, among those who have been political opposites. He has always had that concern. I think this Grand Lodge has been indeed fortunate to have had his services and to continue to be able to share with him in these Grand Lodge Sessions. He is active here within the St. Louis area. I know that all of us look forward to being able to be with M.W. Bro. Forrest Donnell. (Applause of respect for Brother Donnell.)

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R.W. Bro. Frank A. Arnold presented the Grand Master's good identification card. REMARKS OF GRAND MASTER LEWIS C. WES COOK

M.W. BROTHER COOK: Brethren, I would just like to comment that it is an awesome responsibility in many respects, one that I hope I am able to discharge in the manner in which you expect it to be discharged and yet at the same time with a spirit of adventure and, in a sense, an answer to his "here it is, Tiger." Because I do think we need a sense of adventure, a spirit of looking toward the future. I believe this Grand Lodge and all of this Masonic Fraternity are, in reality, dependent on many things. Our lodges are only as good as the members therein. This Grand Lodge is only as good and will be only as successful as the cooperation, as the support, as the enthusiasm that is provided and infused into this Grand Lodge by the member lodges. The Officers within this Grand Lodge Line can be outstanding leaders, extremely capable men; but without your cooperation, without your active participation and support, regardless of their leadership, regardless of how much they may exert themselves, no program can be successful. It is a Masonic family, and I look forward to being able to share with this outstanding Grand Lodge Line in the year ahead and to working with all the lodges throughout this state. PRESENTATION BY MOILA SHRINE TEMPLE

Bro. Robert P. Cobb, Chief Rabban of Moila Shrine Temple at St. Joseph, presented Grand Master Cook a new fez inscribed "Grand Master." PRESENTATION BY FRIENDS OF NORTHWEST MISSOURI

Bro. Joseph N. Collison, on behalf of brothers and friends of Northwest Missouri, presented a new 1976 General Motors van to Grand Master Cook for his use in traveling across the state on his visitations to lodges and Masonic affairs during the year 1975-76. The exterior of the van has depictions appropriate for the observance of the Bicentennial of the United States of America. PRESENT~:rIONS BY KANSAS CITY CHAPTER NO. 63 OF NATIONAL SOJOURNERS AND AMERICANISM COMMITTEE OF AMERICAN LEGION

Bro. Bert W. Casselman and Bro. John W. Bloom, president of Kansas City Chapter No. 63 of National Sojourners and member of Berea Lodge No. 382 at Berea, Ohio, presented a Bennington Flag and a flag holder to Grand Master Cook. PRESENTATION BY LIBERTY COUNCIL NO. 50, R. & S.M.

Ill. Compo Bernard Meeker, Illustrious Master of Liberty Council, R. & S.M., presented Grand Master Cook with a gift of $100. Grand Master Cook responded with appropriate words of appreciation and personal thanks to those who made the presentations and to those Bodies they represented.

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PRESENTATION TO MoW. BRO. HERMAN A. ORLICK

The Grand Secretary presented Past Grand Master Herman A. Orlick a leather-bound book, containing: His Grand Master's Address, his report as President of the Masonic Home Board of Directors, the four issues of The Freemason magazine published during the 1974-75 term, and the program of the 154th Annual Communication. The book is the expression of the appreciation by the Grand Lodge of Missouri for the sincere service done well. M.W. Brother Orlick thanked the Grand Lodge for the book, the record of a very happy year of his Masonic career. CLOSING

The 154th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri was closed until the next Annual Communication-the 155th on Monday, September 27, 1976 at Kansas City, Missouri. The Grand Chaplain, R.W. Bro. W. Tribbey Nickerson, pronounced the benediction.

Grand Master.

Grand Secretary.

OFFICERS

Grand Lodge of Missouri 1975-76 LEWIS C. WES COOK

M.W. Grand Master Box 12444, North Kansas City 64116

FIELDING A. POE

Deputy Grand Master 6616 Pepperidge Dr., Berkeley 63134 DR. JAMES A. NOLAND, JR. Senior Grand Warden Osage Beach 65065 THE REV. J. C. MONTGOMERY, JR. Junior Grand Wa1'den 405 Harvard, Mexico 65265 WILLIAM H. UTZ, JR. Grand Treasurer 1208 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph 64501 Grand Secretary FRANK A. ARNOLD 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 63108 STANTON T. BROWN............................. .. Grand Lecturer Route I, Box 225, Buckner 64016 Senior Gmnd Deacon GUS O. NATIONS 130 S. Bemiston, Clayton 63105 DR. J. EDWARD BLINN . Junior Grand Deacon Box 14, Marshfield 65706 WILLIAM J. HILL . .. Senior Grand Stewa1'd Traders Bank Bldg., Suite 1717, 1125 Grand Ave., Kansas City 64106 EARL K. DILLE Junior Gmnd Steward 310 Woodside Dr" Kirkwood 63122 ROBERT J. CREDE Senior Gmnd Marshal Route No.2, Jefferson City 65101 OPIE D. HATFIELD Junior Grand Marshal Route I, Box 87, Winston 64689 BERNARD MEEKER Grand Sword Bearer 638 Welt St., Weston 64098 RALPH P. BUNNELL Grand Pursuivant Route 22, Box 142, Kansas City 64153 THE REV. CARL L. RADFORD Grand Chaplain 2334 S. Dollison, Springfield 65807 THE REV. CECIL H. HURT Grand Chaplain 1545 Orchid Ave., St. Louis 63147 DR. FRANK B. KELLOGG... Grand Chaplain 108 Conway Cove Dr., Chesterfield 63017 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN . .. Grand Chaplain 512 S. Meramec, St. Louis 63105 MAJOR LEON E. TURNER Grand Chaplain 218 Huntleigh Dr., Kirkwood 63122 THE REV. W. TRIBBEY NICKERSON Gran'd Chaplain 1601 N.E. 72nd St., Kansas City 64II8 THE REV. BRIAN J. PACKER Grand Chaplain P.O. Box 306, 1902 E. Elm, Harrisonville 64701 W. W. BENNETT......... . Grand Orator 3252 Roanoke Rd., Kansas City 641 II BEN F. DUNCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Grand Tiler Dearborn 64439

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Appeals and Grievances-Lloyd L. Schainker, Chairman, 722 Chestnut St., Suite 1000, St. Louis 63101; Harry Gershenson, Sr., 7733 Forsyth Blvd., Pierre Laclede Center, Suite 1144, St. Louis 63105; H. Joseph Toner, 922 Walnut St., 1000 Commerce Bldg., Kansas City 64106; Orestes Mitchell, Jr., P.G.M., 3515 Gene Field Rei., St. Joseph 64506; Walter L. Walker, P.G.M., P.O. Box 487, Neosho 64850. Building Supervisory Board-Harold E. Thornton (2), Chairman, 916 Walnut St., Kansas City 64106; Fred C. Heuermann (1), 11610 Kingsport Dr., St. Louis 63138; Clarence V. Buchholz (3), 48 W. 53rd Terr., Kansas City 64112. By-Laws-J. Morgan Donelson, P.G.M., Chairman, P.O. Box 211, Princeton 64673; Martin B. Dickinson, P.G.M., 1004 Baltimore Ave., 1001 Dwight Bldg., Kansas City 64105; Ronald M. Belt, 108 Vine St., Macon 63552; James K. Riley, #8 Ivanhoe Woods, Kirkwood 63122; Dewey A. Routh, 214 Ramsey Bldg., Rolla 65401. Chartered LodgeS-John E. Adams, 219 S. Clark, Ferguson 63135; Robert E. McNeill, 512 W. Second St., Lee's Summit 64063; Maurice E. Votaw, 114 S. Garth, Columbia 65201; M. M. Ohlhausen, Weston 64008; Harley E. Thomas, 7611 N. Troost, Kansas City 64118. Correspondence-Bruce H. Hunt, P.G.M., P.O. Box 188, Kirksville 63501. Credentials-Carl E. Etz, Jr., Chairman, 1'\0. 4 Treewood Ct., Ballwin 63011; Dale A. Ludwig, 8226 Marvale Lane, Affton 63123; Harold A. McAdow, Box 2, Platte City 64079; Eldon J. Cusic, 3001 N .E. 56th St., Kansas City 64119; The Rev. Charles Miller, P.O. Box 96, Linn 65051. Entertainment of Distinguished Guests-William J. Hill, Chairman, 1125 Grand Ave., Traders Bank Bldg., Suite 1717, Kansas City 64106; Martin B. Dickinson, P.G.M., 1004 Baltimore Ave., 1001 Dwight Bldg., Kansas City 64105; Robert J. Crede, Route 2, Jefferson City 65101; Ralph P. Bunnell, Route 22, Box 142, Kansas City 64153; Max E. Bretschneider, 4619 Jefferson, Apt. 308, Kansas City 64112; James C. Ross, Route 1, Weston 64098; Frank A. Arnold, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 63108. Forms and Ceremonies-Frank A. Arnold, Chairman, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 63108; Thomas J. Davis, Jr., P.G.M., P.O. Box 217, Piedmont 63957; Leonard V. Bowers, 1817 E. Broadmoor, Springfield 65804; Wayne M. Croy, 7505 N. Baltimore, Kansas City 64118; Melvin F. Stephens, 3009 Hedges, Independence 64052; Stanton T. Brown (Ex-Officio), Route I, Box 225, Buckner 61016. Grand Mastel"S Address-Herman A. Orlick, P.G.M., Chairman, 12 Cambridge Ct., Glendale 63122; and all Past Grand :Masters in attendance. Jurisprudence-Herbert Hoffman, 2410 Commerce Tower, Kansas City 64106; Warren R. Maichel, 720 Olive St., 24th Fl., St. Louis 63101; J. Dorr Ewing, 302 E. Seventh St., Maryville 64468; Dewey A. Routh, 214 Ramsey Bldg., Rolla 65401; Claude T. Wood, 116 W. McClurg, Richland 65556. Lodges Under Dispensation-Max E. Bretschneider, Chairman, 4619 Jefferson, Apt. 308, Kansas City 64112; Edward B. McAdam, 6517 N. Twin Springs Rd., Parkville 64152; J. Jim Johnston, 402 S. Fifth St., Odessa 64076; Edward Lewandoski, 625 Lexington Park, Florissant 63031; K. Roger Pennell, Box 366, Fairfax 64446. Masonic Boards of Relief-Albert H. Van Gels, Chairman, 24 Spring Dr., Florissant 63031; Ivan G. Abrahams, 1121 Nectar, St. Louis 63137; William NaIl, 503 E. Portland St., Springfield 65804; Edgar E. Martin, 3] 10 N. Ninth St., St. Joseph 64505; Sherman F. Knorr, 46]7 Alexander, St. Louis 63116. Masonic Education-Earl K. Dille (3), Chairman, 310 Woodside Dr., Kirkwood 63122; Ronald M. Compton (1), 3633 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 63108; Ray Hilton (]), 2929 S. Barnes, Springfield 65804; William H Chapman, P.G.M. (2), 20 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves 63119; Olin S. McDaniel (2), 117 E. School St., Bonne Terre 63628; Francis Williams (3), Ferrelview64163; Lewis C. Wes Cook (Ex-Or-

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ficio) , Box 12444, North Kansas City 64II6; Fielding A. Poe (Ex-Officio), 6616 Pepperidge Dr., Berkeley 63134; Dr. James A. Noland, Jr. (Ex-Officio), Osage Beach 65065; The Rev. J. C. Montgomery, Jr. (Ex-Officio), 405 Harvard, Mexico 65265. Mileage and Per Diem-John W. Adams, Chairman, 255 S. Odell Ave., Marshall 65340; Alton Bray, 508 Alta Vista, Cape Girardeau 63701; Charles Hicks, Monroe City 63456; Edward A. Lang, 10258 Driver Ave., St. Louis 63II4; Orville Livingston, Route I, Edgerton 64444. Necrology-George F. Morrison, P.G.M., Chairman, 7526 Buckingham Dr., St. Louis 63105; Frank P. Briggs, P.G.M., II32 N. Jackson, Macon 63552; William R. Denslow, P.G.M., P.O. Box 529, Trenton 64683; Dr. Harold O. Grauel, P.G.M., P.O. Box 389, Cape Girardeau 63701. Relief and Charity-Presley G. Parrish, Chairman, 130 Forest Hill, Jefferson City 65101; Dr. James A. Noland, Jr., Osage Beach 65065; Roy W. McGhee, Sr., 122 S. Main St., Piedmont 63957; Ray Hilton, 2929 S. Barnes, Springfield 65804; H. David Thomas, Secretary-Treasurer, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 63II2. Ritual-Stanton T. Brown, Chairman, Route I, Box 225, Buckner 64016; Freelon K. Hadley, 1500 Jules St., St. Joseph 64501; William F. Jackson, 8033 Audrain Dr., St. Louis 63121; Ronnie L. House, Box 335, Mansfield 65704; Carroll R. Moorman, 1205 Bardot, St. Clair 63077; H. Dale DeWeese, Route 2, Box 143A, Brunswick 65236. Ways and Means-Walter H. Baird (2), Chairman, 234 E. Parkway Dr., Columbia 65201; George F. Morrison, P.G.M. (I), 7526 Buckingham Dr., St. Louis 63105; Lloyd S. Morgan, Jr. (2), P.O. Box 93, Advance 63730; Robert C. Taylor (3), 209 Grover, Warrensburg 64093; Dr. Richard W. Calvert (3), P.O. Box 422, Platte City 64079; William H. Utz, Jr., Grand Treasurer, 1208 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph 64501.

SPECIAL COMNDTTEES ~icentennial-William

R. Denslow,P.G.M., Chairman,' P.O. Box 529, Trenton 64683; Bruce H. Hunt, P.G.M., P.O. Box 188, Kirksville 63501; Joseph H. Collison, Weston 64098; Dr. R. J. Felling, Weston 64098; Major Leon E. Turner, 2827 Clark Ave., St. Louis 63103; Dr. M. Graham Clark, School of the Ozarks, Point Lookout 65726; Duane M. Smith, 6237 Southwood Ave., St. Louis 63105; Vern H. Schneider, 314 N. Broadway, 700 Boatmen's Bank Bldg., St. Louis 63102. George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association-Bruce H. Hunt, P.G.M., Chairman, P.O. Box 188, Kirksville 63501; Forrest C. Donnell, P.G.M., 215 Union Boulevard, Apt. 320, St. Louis 63108; Morris E. Ewing, P.G.M., Morrisville 65701; Homer L. Ferguson, P.G.M., 1927 N. Circle Dr., Jefferson City 65101; Harold M. Jayne, P.G.M., 125 S. Main St., Memphis 63555; James M. Sellers, P.G.M., Sunset View, Lexington 64067. Jurisdiction-Vern H. Schneider, Chairman, 700 Boatmen's Bank Bldg., 314 N. Broadway, St. Louis 63102; Martin B. Dickinson, P.G.M., 1001 Dwight Bldg., 1004 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City 64105; Harold M. Jayne, P.G.M., 125 S. Main St., Memphis 63555. Public Schools-Walter C. Ploeser, Chairman, 3633 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 63108; Elvis A. Mooney, P.G.M., 117 N. Prairie St., Bloomfield 63825; Dr.. James A. Noland, Jr., Osage Beach 65065; Emory C. Parks, 413 N. River Blvd., Independence 64050; Rudolph G. Eskridge, 404 S. Leonard, Liberty 64068. Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges-William R. Denslow, P.G.M., Chairman, P.O. Box 529, Trenton 64683; John Black Vrooman, P.O. Box 402, St. Louis 63166; Frank A. Arnold, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 63108. Youth-Ronald M. Compton, Chairman, 3633 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis 63108; John J. Darcy, Route 1, Robertsville 63072; Claude O. Simpson, 8817 Sioux Tr., Kansas City 64131; Robert.J. Crede, Route 2, Jefferson City 65101; Charles A. Bottermuller, 1108 Cameo Ct., Des Peres 63131.

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OTHER APPOINTMENTS Audit-Robert C. Wagener, C.P.A., 7811 Carondelet Ave., St. Louis 63105.

LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THIS JURISDICTION Name and Location Forrest C. Donnell, 245 Union Blvd., Apt. 320, St. Louis 63108 Morris E. Ewing, Morrisville 65701 Homer L.Ferguson, 1927 N. Circle Drive, Jefferson City 65101 Richard O. Rumer, 6213 Lindenwood Court, Apt. 4, St. Louis 63109 James M. Sellers, Sunset View, Lexington 64067. Orestes Mitchell, Jr., 3515 Gene Field Road, Apt. 7, St. Joseph 64506 Harold M. Jayne, 125 S. Main St., Memphis 63555. . . . Frank P. Briggs, 1132 N. Jackson Street, Macon 63552 Harold O. Grauel, Box 389, Cape Girardeau 63701 . Bruce H. Hunt, Box 188, Kirksville 63501 Martin B. Dickinson, 1001 Dwight Bldg, 1004 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City 64105. George F. Morrison, 7526 Buckingham Dr., St. Louis 63105 A. Basey Vanlandingham, Route No.3, Columbia 65201 William R. Denslow, Box 529, Trenton 64683 : Elvis A. Mooney, 117 N. Prairie Street, Bloomfield 63825 J. Morgan Donelson, Box 211, Princeton 64673 William H Chapman, 20 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves 63119 Thomas J. Davis, Jr., Box 217, Piedmont 63957 Walter L. Walker, P.O. Box 487, Neosho 64850 Herman A. Orlick, 12 Cambridge Ct., Glendale 63122

Year of Service 1942-43 1947路48 1951-52 1952-53 1953-54 : .. 1954-55 . .. 1956路57 1957-58 1959-60 .1960-61

1962-63 .1964-65 ;1965-66 1967-68 1968-69 19.69-70 1970-71 1971路72 .1973-74 1974-75

PAST GRAND SECRETARY Elmer W: Wagncr, 506 Redondo Dr., Ballwin 63011. PAST GRAND LECTURER Freelon K. Hadley, 1500 Jules St., St. Joseph 64501. MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH Harry Gershenson, Sr., Master, 7733 Forsyth Blvd., Pierre Laclede Center, Suite 1144, St. Louis 63105; A. W. "Whit" Griffith, Secretary-Treasurer, 301 W. Fifth St., Fulton 65251. MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI OmCERS 1975-76 Honorary Chairman: Lewis C. Wes Cook, P. O. Box 12444, North Kansas City 64116; President: Fielding A. Poe, 6616 Pepperidge Dr., Berkeley 63134; Vice President: William E. Oram, 8449 Meadow Ln., Leawood, Kansas 66206; Treasurer: Leo W. Riney, 3200 Roosevelt, Hannibal 63401; Secretary: Howard E. Ward, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 63112; Assistant Secretary: Dr. James A. Noland, Jr., Osage Beach 65065. DIRECTORS Virgil Abbett (1978), 3401 Abbett Dr., St. Joseph 64506; John E. Adams (1978), 219 S. Clark Ave., Ferguson 63135; Lewis C. Wes Cook, P. O. Box 12444, North

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Kansas City 64116; Ray Hilton (1979), 2929 S. Barnes, Springfield 65804; Warren R. Maichel (1979), 720 Olive St., St. Louis 63101; Roy W. McGhee, Sr. (1977), 122 S. Main St., Piedmont 63957; The Rev. J. C. Montgomery, Jr., 405 Harvard, Mexico 65265; Gus O. Nations, 130 S. Bemiston, Clayton 63105; Dr. James A. Noland, Jr., Osage Beach 65065; William E. Oram (1976), 8449 Meadow Ln., LeaWood, Kansas 66206; Presley G. Parrish (1976), 130 Forest Hill, Jefferson City 65101; Fielding A. Poe, 6616 Pepperidge Dr., Berkeley 63134; Leo W. Riney (1977), 3200 Roosevelt, Hannibal 63401. ADMINISTRATOR

H. David Thomas, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 63112. SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF DmECTORS

Howard E. Ward, 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis 63112. LEGAL COUNSEL

David R. Hensley, 7912 Bonhomme Ave., St. Louis 63105. CHIEF, MEDICAL SERVICE

Dr. Harold E. Walters, 6828 Oakland, St. Louis 63139. STAFF PHYSICIAN

Dr. Louis F. Howe, 1136 Ridgelynn Dr., St. Louis 63124. FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Richard D. Jacobs, Sr., Merrill Lynch, 7635 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis 63105. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS

1975-76

1. LeRoy E. Smith, Box 146, Wyaconda 63474 2. Martin Guinn, Rutledge 63563 3. Emery H. Welsh, Box 36, Unionville 63565 4. Marvin H. Arnote, Rt. 1, Princeton 64673 5. Dr. Gene M. Zinn, Rt. 3, Box 424, Bethany 64424 6. Harold J. Richardson, Hatfield 64458 7. Eddie Gillihan, Box 97, Skidmore 64487 8. Earl L. Limpp, Rt. I, Mound City 64470 9. Charles T. Jones, Rt. 2, Box 63, Rushville 64484 10. Clarence G. Waller, Box 84, Stewartsville 64490 II. Joseph H. Wilson, Rt. I, Box 317, Kearney 64060

1. Merle B. Graham, 358 W. Maple

Ave., Kahoka 63445 2. Harold M. Jayne, P.G.M., 125 S. Main St., Memphis 63555 3. Ronald E. Smith, Rt. 5, Box 152, Unionville 63565 4. Thurlow E. Herrick, P.O. Box I, Gilman City 64642 5. Ernest Clyde Richardson, Rt. 1, Eagleville 64442 6. Glenn V. Bulla, 112 Martin St., King . City 64463 7. Leroy L. Wedlock, 615 N. Fillmore, Maryville 64468 8. Darrell L. Jones, Rt. 2, Fairfax 64446 9. Allen W. Smith, 1605 S. 32I!d St., St. Joseph 64507 10. Warren L. Gallinger, Union Star 64494 11. George R. Johnson, 110 S. Fairview, Liberty 64068

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12. Cosby D. Matney, Braymer 64624 13. Chester A. McAfee, 527 W. Lake St., Marceline 64658 14. LeRoy W. Ahlborn, Rt. 1, Macon 63552 15. Charles W. Tucker, Rt. 2, Williamstown 63473 16. Leonard Pounds, 721 N. Carolina St., Louisiana 63353 17. Frank Wilfley, Jr., Rt. 2, Laddonia 63352 18. E. Wayne Milam, Rt. 1, Clifton Hill 65244 19. Clay Barnett, Rt. 2, Mendon 64660 20. Kenneth W. Bowlen, 705 N. Locust, Carrollton 64633 21. Richard L. Thompson, Box 67, Dearborn 64439 22A. Harry M. Thompson, 6235 Peery Ave., Kansas City 64126 22B. Robert D. Jenkins, 7741 Troost, Kansas City 64131 23. Howard I. Tobin, Rt. 2, Box 236, Higginsville 64037 24. Thomas W. Lingle, 621 N. Franklin, Marshall 65340 25. John W. Gerhardt, Bunceton 65237 26. Raymond E. Lee, 509 Texas Ave., Columbia 65201 27. Donald V. Benson, 1204 Bluff St., Fulton 65251 28. Calvin D. Schroff, Box 3, Montgomery City 63361 29. L. Dodson Blackmore, Jr., 221 John St., Troy 63379 30. George H. Gerdeman, 501 E. Banner, Warrenton 63383 31. John I. Grant, 618 Virginia, Jefferson City 65101 32. Melvin S. Gordon, Rt. 2, Box 435, Gray Summit 63039 33A. Richard L. Willis, Jr., 2956 Milton Blvd., St. Louis 63104 33B. Nikola M. Jakovac, No. 1 Hortus Ct., St. Louis 63110

34. Robert L. George, 1207 Broadway, Pleasant Hill 64080 35. Walter Stanfill, Rt. 1, Box 171, Amsterdam 64723

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12. Hardee H. Richey, Box 102, Braymer 64624 13. Virgil W. Slaughter, Rt. Z, Box 223, Meadville 64659 14. Porter J. Deline, 321 Madison St., Macon 63552 ]5. Lee B. Turner, 4907 Prospect Ave., Hannibal 63401 16. Russell J. Rowe, Rt. 2, Louisiana 63353 17. Ledl Ulry, Rt. 1, Perry 63462 18. Edwin B. Hawkins, Box 125, Higbee 65257 19. C. Gail Brown, Box 98, Mendon 64660 20. Billy A. Martin, 103 E. Fourth St., Carrollton 64633 21. Vernon R. Rogers, 11 ]35 N. Charlotte, Kansas City 61155 22A. Earl F. Bowman, 340 E. Nettleton, Independence 64050 22B. Thomas C. Hurt, 5700 Blue Ridge Cut-Off, Kansas City 64133 23. H. Eugene Parkes, Box 191, Richmond 64085 24. Thomas A. Meads, 208 E. Rea, Marshall 65340 25. Daniel C. Ray, 103 Pearl, New Franklin 65274 26. Ernest C. Cottle, 1409 Stone St., Columbia 65201 27. William A. Gamblian, 615 E. Park St., Vandalia 63382 28. George H. Strother, 705 S. Main St., Vandalia 63382 29. F]oyd E. Dodson, Rt. 1, Box 384, Winfield 63389 30. Charles N. Alcorn, Rt. 1, Box 378, O'Fallon 63366 31. Nolen H. Rinne, Box 427, Holts Summit 65043 32. Elvis L. Winchester, 622 Delmar, Union 63084 33A. Arthur L. Zeis, Jr., 10707 Winthrop Ct., St. Louis 63123 . 33B. Thomas F. Boyer, 956 Bellerive Blvd., St. Louis 63111 33C. Dominik L. Seeler, 6377 Bancroft Ave., St. Louis 63109 34. Billy K. Thomas, 1203 Melinda Ave., Harrisonville 64701 . 35. Stephen R. Haile, 205 E. Oak St., Rich Hill 64779

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36. I. Lee Ward, 200 S. Pennsylvania, Chilhowee 64733 37. Wayne U. Thomas, Box 49, Deepwater 64740 38. Ralph J. Shafer, Rt. 1, Lebanon 65536 39. Leonard E. Myers, P.O. Box 95, Newburg 65550 40. Darrel W. Girardier, 507 Jefferson, De Soto 63020 41. Forrest M. Dorman, Box 11, Louisburg 65685 42. Ronald P. Leaming, Rt. 2, Sarcoxie 64862 43. Roy R. Clements, Rt. 4, Box 158, Lamar 64759 44. Joseph A. Norris, Box 36, Avilla 64833 45. Russell L. Wilcox, 1519 E. Elm St., Springfield 65802 46. Wayne Coats, Box 665, Ava 65608 47. Denver W. Newton, P.O. Box 128, Van Buren 63965 48. P. Vincent Kinkead, Rt. 2, Box 243, Farmington 63640 49. Lee Dalton, Rt. 1, Box 6, Sturdivant 63782 50. Albert J. Elfrank,. Rt. 2, Advance 63730 51. Theodore T. Martin, 102 E. Washington, Hayti 63851 52. M. Gene Shain, P.O. Box 642, l'isk 63940 53. Barney Douglas, Gainesville 65655 54. John B. Jones, P.O. Box 232 Forsyth 65653 55. Chester B. Royer, Rt. 1, Purdy 65734 56. Dr. Oscar E. Hager, Box 368, Goodman 64843 57A. Robert F. Burian, 10567 Tamara Dr., St. Louis 63128 57B. Robert L. Harder, 836 Lanyard Lane, Kirkwood 63122

58. Claude W. Dunnaway, Versailles 65084 59. Leo E. Gash, 211 S. Opal Dr., Lee's Summit 64063 60. Carson Jean, P.O. Box 425, Kennett 63857

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36. Lloyd C. Kennon, 1523 S. Harrison St., Sedalia 65301 37. Edgar L. Kneip, 418 S. Peyton St., Clinton 64735 38. Hoyt Young, Macks Creek 65786 39. Edward R. Windle, 310 S. Smith St., Cuba 65453 40. Charles W. Leach, 308 Marilyn Dr., Arnold 63010 41. Bernard K. Swingle, 519 N. Springfield, Bolivar 65613 42. Lacey Stapp, Box 12, Greenfield 65661 43. Eugene E. "Pat" McFarland, Box 146, Liberal 64762 44. James E. Brown, 305 N. Moffet Ave., Joplin 64801 45. John L. Lorenz, 2123 E. Monroe Terr., Springfield 65802 46. Ronnie L. House, Box 335 Mansfield 65704 47. James E. Newton, P.O. Box 135, Van Buren 63965 48. Robert G. Sellards, Rt. 2, Box 571, Fredericktown 63645 49. Laymon A. Allgood, 1735 Ridgeway Dr., Cape Girardeau 63701 50. Claude F. Stephens, Box 42, Advance 63730 51. Leonard T. Ferrell, 504 Cotton Ave., Caruthersville 63830 52. Chester R. Carpenter, Rt. 2, Box 182, Piedmont 63957 53. George A. Collins, 1465 W. Fifth St., West Plains 65775 54. Dwayne N. Hook, 602 W. Church, Ozark 65721 55. J. Robert Mullins, 1010 Sunset St., Aurora 65605 56. J. Derrell Buzzard, Rt. 2, Box 228A, ' Seneca 64865 57A. Joseph T. Miner, 2712 Buckingham Dr., Florissant 63033 57B. Frank P. Lesinski, Sr., 2208 Driver Ave., Overland 63114 57C. R. Kent Gilbert, 2435 Walton Rd., St. Louis 63114 58. J. Dwight McDonald, Rt. 2, Barnett 65011 59. Elwood J. Chancellor, 1109 Bales, Kansas City 64127 60. Dr. Guster R. Madle, 210 John R. St., Kennett 63857

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No.

Name

District A

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 443 Anchor 377 Ancient Craft 356 Ancient Landmark 621 Anderson 193 Angerona 529 Apollo 412 Appleton City 389 Arcana , 633 Archie 346 Arlington 70 Armstrong 673 Arnold 55 Arrow Rock 100 Ash Grove 156 Ashland 306 Ashlar 127 Athens 267 Aurora 26 Ava

. 26 . 23 . 2 . 21 . 50 . 9 . 22路B . 33路A . 6 . 22-A . 53 . 33-B . 35 . 33-A . 6 . 26 . 56 . 11 . 57-A . 37 . 3 . 34 . 39 . 25 . 40 . 24 . 45 . 26 . 49 6 . . 33-A . 46

217 Barbee 116

353 591

-367 365 3 393

632 373 450 170 642 667 378 573 97

537

Barnes Barnesville Barnett , Barry Bayou Beacon Bee Hive Belgrade Belle Belton , Benevolence Benjamin Franklin Berkeley Berlin Bernie Bethany Bethel

. 24 . 46 . 47 '" .. 58 . 55 . 53 . 33-A . 11 , 40 . 39 . 34 . 12

33-B . 57-A . 10 . 60 . 5 . 14

379

150 41 535 153 102 337 101 195 45 597

587 135 334 616 80 86

269 203 233 501 675 442 254

B~lli~gs

Bummg Bismarck Blackwell Bloomfield Bloomington Blue Springs Bogard Bolivar " Bonhomme Bosworth Branson Braymer Breckenridge Brentwood Bridgeton Brookfield Brotherhood Brumley Bucklin Buckner Bunker. . . Burlington Butler

9 . 48 . 40 . 50 . 14 . 59 . 20 . 41 . 57-B . 20 . 54 . 12 . 12 . 57-B . 57路A . 13 . 9 . 38 . 13 . 59 . .. 47 . 7 . 35

,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , .. . . . . . .

c 416 328 486 552 183 38 63 169 284 231 549 249 401 197 461 147

305 172 674 59 615 185 331 407 487 392 342 662 610

Cache .,. Cainsville Cairo , Calhoun .. : California Callao Cambridge Camden Point Canopy Cardwell Carl Junction Carroll Carterville Carthage Caruthersville Cass Cecile Daylight Censer Central Crossing Centralia Chaffee Chamois Charity " Charleston Chilhowee Christian Circle Clarence Clark

33-A 5 18

37 31 14

24 21 55

60 44 20 44 44 51

34 22路A 14

55 26 49 31 9 50

36 59 37 14

See "Lodge Directory by Districts" pages 166-188, for location: Town and County

1975

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Dist1'ict

No.

Name

553 559 17 645 207 601 507

31 10 16 60 11 57-A 7

533

Clarksburg Clarksdale Clarksville Clarkton Clay Clayton Clearmont Cleveland Clifton Clifton Heights Clifton Hill Clinton................... Clintonville Cold Spring .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Coldwater Cole Camp Colony Columbia................. Comfort

120

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651

463 520 161 548 482 274

485 595 168 534

432 CompetitiOn 369 Composite 464 Concordia 454 Continental 528 Conway 36 Cooper 265 Corinthian................ 323 Cornerstone............ 600 Cosby 282 Cosmos ,. 656 Country Club 561 Cowgill................... 287 Craft 606 Craig..................... 519 Crane 368 Crescent Hill 669 Crestwood 586 Criterion 312 Cuba..................... 525 Cunningham.............. 227 Cypress................... 492

539 400 88

137 119 532

325 300 285 575

630 See

53 33-B 18 37

43 36 34 36 2

32 55

23 10

38 25 36 33-B 9 33-A

22路B 12 15

8 54 35

57-B

384 291 318 599

607 14 497 121

278 505 73 27

405 577 332 441 483 290

44 132 47 345 281 542

339 23

668 578 453 554 212 363

636 352 89

East Prairie Edina Eldorado Elvins Eminence................. Eolia Equality.................. Erwin Essex..................... Euclid .. ,................ Eureka Evergreen Everton Ewing.................... Excello Excelsior F Fairfax Fairmont Fair Play Farmington Fayette Fellowship................ Fenton Ferguson Fidelity Florida ;'. . . .. Florissant................. Forest Park Forsyth Foster Four Mile Fraternal Freedom Friend.................... Friendship Fulton

147 50 2 1 48

47 16 39 33-A 50 57-B 19 32

42 15 14 49 8 1

41 48 25 44

57-B 57-A

21 17

57-A 57路B 54

35 60 32 57-B 54

12 27

G Galena 54 Gallatin 10 13 Galt...................... 4 D 655 Gardenville............... 57-B 522 Gate City 22-A Daggett................... 28 422 Gate of the Temple. . . . . .. 45 Dawn 12 125 Gentryville 6 Decatur 55 9 George Washington 33-A Defiance 6 427 Glenwood 1 Delphian 47 218 Good Hope 33-B De Soto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40 72 Gorin 1 Dexter 50 397 Gower.................... i 1 Dockery 13 289 Graham 7 Doric..................... 45 644 Grain Valley 59 E 514 Granby................... 56 579 Grandin 47, Earl...................... 10 276 Grand River '. .. 34 Easter 32 East Gate . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22-B 618 Grandview................ 59 "Lodge Directory by Districts" pages 166-188, for location: Town and Counly

39 19

515 106 423

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Name

District

272 Granite................... 66 Grant City 173 Gray Summit 425 Green Ridge 414 Greensburg 635 Greentop 107 Greenville 178 Griswold .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

36 6 32 36

2 1 52 28

216 Hale City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 336 Hallsville 224 Hamilton 188 Hannibal 499 Harmony 672 Harold O. Grauel 171 Hartford 21 Havana 571 Hayti 459 Hazelwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 354 Hebron................... ll7 Helena................... 37 Hemple 477 Henderson 338 Herculaneum 123 Hennann 288 Hennitage 187 Hermon 104 Heroine 2ll Hickory Hill 527 Higbee 364 Higginsville. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 362 Hiram 279 Hogles Creek 262 Holden 660 Holliday 49 Holt 251 Hope..................... 239 Hopewell 215 Hornersville 4 Howard 130 Hume 32 Humphreys 415 Hunnewell . . . . . . . . . .. 30 Huntsville

12 15 33-B

Iberia

581 Illmo 76 Independence 54 Index 536 Ingomar.................. 381 Ionia..................... 154 Ionic... . . 143 Irondale 446 Ivanhoe

82 Jackson jacksonville jacoby jameson jamesport 398 jasper 43 Jefferson 640 Jennings 315 Jerusalem 480 Jewel 164 Joachim 321 Jonathan 457 Jonesburg 335 joplin 4ll Joppa

51 45 27 9 11

45 40 32 41

43 22-B 31 18 23 1

41 36 17 11

32 47 60

25 35 3 14 18

10 44

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292 460 574 531 237 253 592 506 145 598 77 149

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Kansas City 3ll Kearney 68 Kennett 243 Keystone 376 King Hill 105 Kirksville 484 Kirkwood 245 Knob Noster 582 Koshkonong 220

31 38 49 59

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541 447 500 564

I 410

1975

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

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138 326 152 51 521

488 257 259

La Belle Laclede Laddonia Lakeville Lamar Lambskin La Monte Lanes Prairie La Plata Laredo La Russell Lathrop Latimer Leadwood Lebanon Lexington Liberty Lick Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lilbourn Lincoln Linn Linn Creek Livingston Lockwood Lock Springs Lodge of Light Lodge of Love

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

38 27 50 43 33-B 36 39

14 4 44

11 39

48 39

23 11

17 51 9 31

38 25 42 10

5 1

See "Lodge Directory by Districts" pages 166-188, for location: Town and County

1975 No.

District

Name

268 Lodge of Truth 128 Lorraine.................. 409 Louisville................. 403 Lowry City

14 5 29 37

433 91 626 112 406 543 566 481 110 569 324 260 458 16 628 313 35 2 85 244 567 151 471 1 639 344 144 612 129 295 64 490 246 58 603 184 351 558 294 476 40 439 99 614 327 158 637 221

149

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

~acks Creek Madison.................. ~agnolia

Maitland Malden................... Mansfield ~aplewood ~arceline ~arcus

Marlborough ~cDonald

Mechanicsville Melville Memphis Mendon ~eramec ~ercer

Meridian ~iami

Middle Fabius Miller Milton Mineral ~issouri-CommonweaIth...

Mizpah Moberly Modern Mokane Monett Moniteau................. Monroe ~ontevallo ~ontgomery

Monticello................ Morehouse................ Morley Mosaic Moscow ~ound City ~ount Hope........ . . . . .. ~ount ~oriah ~t. Olive

Mt. Vernon Mount Washington. . . . . . .. Mt. Zion ~ountain Grove ~ountain View ~ystic Tie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

38 17 33-B 8 60 46 57-B 13 48 22-B 59 30 42 1 19 57-B 4 33-A 24 1 55 18 44 33-A 57-A 18 41 27 55 31 17 43 28 15 50 50 48 29 8 23 57路B 45 55 59 53 46 53 49

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

Naphtali 33-B Naylor 52 Nelson 24 Neosho 56 New Bloomfield " 27 New Hampton.. . .. . .. . 5 New Hope....... . . . . .. . .. 29 New London 17 New Madrid 51 New Salem 29 Nineveh 29 Nodaway 7 Noel 56 Non Pareil 34 Northeast 22-A North Star 8 Northwest 8 Norwood 46

163 671 576 139 546 518 303 7 623 624

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

241 18 19 650 308 65 11 330 319 551 670 92 502 136 472 399 652 182 469 504 113 142 467

Palestine Palmyra Paris Union Parma.................... Parrott Pattonsburg Pauldingville Paul Revere Paulville.................. Pendleton Perryville................. Perseverance Philadelphia Phoenix Pickering Pike Pilgrim Pilot Knob Plato..................... Platte City "

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

Plattsbur~

Pleasant Grove Pleasant Hope

30 15 17 51 10 10 30 33-B 2 48 49 16 15 16 7 16 57-A 46 46 21 11 25 41

See "Lodge Directory by Districts" pages 166-188, for location: Town and. County

150

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

No. Name 176 79 349 232 95 209 131 556 503 179 657 658 190 596 180 383

District

Point Pleasant Polar Star Pollock Polo Pomegranate.............. Poplar Bluff Potosi PraUie Prairie Home Pride of the West Progress Purity.................... Putnam Puxico Pyramid.................. Pythagoras

51 33路B 3 12 33-B 52 40 5 25 33-A 57-A 57-A 3 50 33-A 55

380 Queen City

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

17 7 23 59 45 35 38 23 41 21 53 53 22-B 39 57-A 9 19 21 22-A 9 31 1

225 226 208 424 298 462 293 7I 508 448

Salem Saline Salisbury Samaritan Sampson Santa Fe Sarcoxie Savannah Saxton Schell City

39 48 19 48 53 17 44 9 9 43

126 236 513 585 646 653 625 256 228 371 310 75 511 271 206 200 547 466 296 96 273 588 234 230 28 78 20 93 109 419 133 634 538 283 608 174 69 555 263 617 565 438 299 177 661 56 III

638 205 641 122 440 34 360 114 12

1975

Seaman................... 3 Sedalia 36 Senath 60 Shamrock 27 Shaveh 57-A Shawnee.......... 36 Sheffield 22-A Shekinah 40 Shelbina.................. 14 Sheldon 43 Sikeston 50 Silex 29 Skidmore 7 Solomon 45 Somerset.................. 3 Sonora 8 South Gate 22路A Southwest 56 Sparta 54 St. Andrews 14 St. Clair 37 St. Francisville 1 48 St. Francois St. James. 39 St. Johns' 15 St. Joseph 9 St. Louis 57-B St. Mark's 49 Stanberry 6 37 Star Star of the West 48 Steele 51 Stella 56 Stockton 42 Strafford.................. 45 Sturgeon 26 32 Sullivan Summersville 46 Summit 59 Swope Park 22-B T Tebbetts Temperance Temple Texas Theodore Roosevelt Tipton Trenton Triangle..... Trilumina Trinity... Triplett Trowel Troy

Tuscan Twilight.................. Tyro.....................

27 II

22-A 46 33-A 31 4 33-B 24 33-B 19 49 29 33- B 26 40

See "Lodge Directory by Districts" pages 166-188, for location: Town and County

1975

151

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

No. Name

District U

593 124 210 5 495 649 421

Union.................... Union Star Unionville United Un!ty :................... Umverslty Urbana...................

413 629 509 491 320 94 62

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

52 605 456 665 74 609 87 61 526 375 512

Wakanda Walker Wallace Wardell Warren Warrenton................ Washington Waverly Wayne Waynesville............... Webb City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

32 10 3 45 43 57路A 41

9 57-B 47 27 58 39 II

20 43 25 51 19 30 42 23 52 38 44

98 84 22 613 194 46 445 103 396 15 53 340 162 417 620 370 29 540 430 387 24

Webster Webster Groves Wellington Wellston Wellsville Wentzville West Gate West View Western Light Western Star '" Weston Westport Whitesville Whitewater Willard Williamstown Windsor Winigan Winona Woodside Wyaconda

. 45 . 57路B . 9 . 57路A . 28 . 30 . 57-B . 49 . 41 . 10 . 21 . 22路B . 9 . 49 . 45 . 15 . 37 . 3 . 47 ;. 53 . 15

x 50

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563

22-B

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545 Zalma 189 Zeredatha.................

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GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS FIRST DISTRICT-LEROY E. SMITH, D.D.G.M., Box 146. Wyaconda. Mo 63474 County I Lodges Clark ....•.... 1 Fairmont •••••... .. Eldorado ...•..... Hiram ..•.•...•..

. . . . . . . . . 1 St. Francisville ... 588lWayland . Scotland. . • . .. Memphis ..•.••.. 16IMemphis ..•.....

Gorin •.....•.••.. Rutledge . Sc~';lyler:::·.: : Middle Fabius .••. Lodge of Love.•.. Queen City •••.... Glenwood..•...•. Greentop .

Secretary-Name and Address . Homer Rodgers, Gorin, Mo. 63543 ....•........ . David R. Folk, Rt. 1, Arbela, Mo. 63432 . . Elmer C. Dinger, 362 N. Morgan, Kahoka, Mo. 63445 . Russell D. Murphy . N. S. Brammer, Sr., Rt. I, Alexandria, Mo. 63430. William Triplett . Pearl L. Stivers, 226 S. Washington, Memphis, Mo. 63555 •••.....•..•••••....••... . Archie S. Baltzell . W. Lloyd Huckey, Rt. 1, Gorin, Mo. 63543 Lawrence Berges . Hillis McCabe, Box 4, Rutledge, Mo. 63563 ......•. Robert E. Mathews .. Paul T. McCune, Box 294, Downing, Mo. 63536 .. Dr. Henry R. Stoker .. James H. Neagle, Box 351, Lancaster, Mo. 63548. Don L. Crabtree . D. D. Pierce, Box 184, Queen City, Mo. 63561 .. Clark Daniels . Walter H. Croskey, Glenwood, Mo. 63541. .•...•. Claron V. Palmer . Bryan F. Arnold, Box 85, Greentop, Mo. 63546 ....

Master No. I Location 2901 Wyaconda....•.. Joseph A. Humes 318 Luray •.•.•..... Leroy Frazier 3621 Kahoka ..•...... John F. Heinze

72IGorin ..•••.•.•.. 572 Rutledge •.••••.. 244 Downing ..•••... 259 Lancaster ..•.... 380 Queen City •••.•. 427IGlenwood•.•.... 635 Greentop .

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E. L. Tietsort, Rt. 1, Worthington, Mo. 63567 ....• J. D. Thompson, Powersville, Mo. 64672 . Emery H. Welsh, Box 36, Unionville, Mo. 63565 ••. John F. Boehner, Box 23, Humphreys. Mo. 64646 .. E. W. Simpson, 529 W. 4th St., Milan, Mo. 63556 Eugene D. Mallette, Newton, Mo. 64667 ..•.• " .•. John H. Dennis, Route 4. Milan. Mo. 63556 .•.••.. Veldon T. Clem, Rt. 1. Harris, Mo. 64645 ....•. Ogden L. Romine, Rt. 1, Green Castle, Mo. 63544

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FIFTH DISTRICT-DR. GENE M. ZINN. D.D.G.M•• Route 3. Box 424. Bethany, Mo. 64424 97IBethany 128 Ridgeway 257 IEagleville •...... 3281 Cainsville 510lNew Hampton o561Gilman City

Roy D. Jincks Vern G. Elliott Verle D. Brooks Alva G. Fish William F. Daily Floyd E. Eberhart

L. G. Magee, 505 S. 28th St., Bethany, Mo. 64424 Kenneth D. Elliott, Rt. 1, Ridgeway, Mo. 64481. Beryl D. Arkle, Box 144, Eagleville, Mo. 64442 .. Max L. Ross, Ridgeway, Mo. 64481. . Steven D. Lundy, New Hampton, Mo. 64471. ...•. Bill M. Ward, Gilman City, Mo. 64642 .

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21IMcFall ... :.~ .•.. Harry J. Cook ...... H. Hovey Manring, McFall, Mo. 64657.......... 109 IStanberry ....... Larry J. Hughes .... Beverly P. McClure, 218 W. First, Stanberry, Mo. 64489 .... 0.......•••......... I 1251 Gentryville ....•. George W. Crawford. B. E. Crawford, Rt. 3, Box 85, Albany, Mo. 64402. 1271 Albany •••••..... Henry A. Coburn .... L. Frank Smith, Rt. 2, Box 215, Albany, Mo. 64402 3i71King City ....... Donald L. Deaver ... Jackson C. Spiking, 501 S. Third St., King City, Mo. 64463 ........................ I 447jDarIington ••.... Leon C. Crosswhite .. John G. Swan, Rt. I, Darlington, Mo. 64438 .... 66 Grant City ...... Ronald L. Rauch .... D. Richards, Rt. 1. Box 29. Grant City. Mo. 64456 .. 88lSheridan ........ Leon C. Parman. 0.. Cleo A. Seckman, Sheridan. Missouri 64486 .....•. 198 IAllendale ........ Doyle Miller. 0....... Zene G. Hammer, P.O. Box 164, Allendale, Mo. 64420 .......................... I 321IDenver ......... 0 Giles Summa ........ Robert E. Rineman. Rt. I, Denver, Mo. 64441. ..

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EIGHTH DISTRICT-EARL L. L1MPP. D.D.G.M.. Mound City. Mo. 64410 Lodges Maste!' Counq Location Secretary-Name and Address NO.1 Atchison ••.... North Star •••••.. 1571Rock Port •••••.. Charles E. Eddy ..... Marshall P. Whited, 712 S. Water St., Rock Port, Mo. 64482 ........................ I Sonora.•••.•...• 200IWatson .•....... Charles L. Garst .... Willis L. Barnhart, Watson, Mo. 64496 ..••....... Loren J. Brown ..... Northwest •.•.•.. 358lTarkio .......... Richard A. Halliday, Box 294, Tarkio, Mo. 64491 .. Fairfax ..•....... 483 Fairfax ......... Ray A. Trauernicht .. Ben W. Umbarger, P.O. Box 151, Fairfax, Mo. 64446 ......................... , H~lt ..•••...•. Maitland ...••.... 112\Maitland ........ Forrest E. Christian .. Fred H. Davidson, Box 85, Maitland, Mo. 64466 ... Oregon ....•••... 1391Forest City ..... ' William S. Kee ...... Willard 1. Kurtz, Box 143, Oregon, Mo. 64473 .. Mound City ..•... 2941Mound City ..... C. McCormack III .... Silas P. Allen, 408 Nebraska St., Mound City, Mo. 64470 .....••............... I .......... Craig .... : ...... 606ICraig ........... W. B. Fitzgerald .... Elmer A. Allen, Box 98, Craig, Mo. 64437 .......

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Mac Hogue, Box 53, Savannah, Mo. 64485...... John D. Huffman, Jr., Rt. I, Box 81, Helena, Mo. 64459 , Dale K. Shunk Carl W. Peterson, Rt. I, Fillmore, Mo. 64449 , Roger D. Scott A. Frank Gray, Rt. 1. Rea, Mo. 64480 ......•..... W. Offenbacker Glenn W. Jenkins, Rt. I, Rosendale, Mo. 64483. Gail 1. White Lavelle S. Warren, Rt. 2, Bolckow, Mo. 64427 .. Lynn A. Richey ! Joe C. Schneider, 1509 Safari Drive, St. Joseph, Mo. 64506 ...•..•........•........ , John E. Dickson Harold Y. Smith, Box 118, Agency, Mo. 64401. .. Henry C. Gordon Robert E. Miller, Box 138, De Kalb, Mo. 64440 .. , Thomas E. Dawson .. Leslie V. Stites, 2721 S. 20th St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64503....................... Dale Gann , Emmett Spangler, 122 West Hyde Park, St. Joseph, Mo. 64504. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Dr. Jose Jimenez .. " Robert D. Wrehe, 2406 Lafayette, St. Joseph, Mo. 64507 .....••.................. John W. Hotham .... Norman H. Ellis, Rt. 2, Box 65, Rushville, Mo. 64484 , William D. Everhart. Edgar E. Martin, 3110 N. Ninth St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64505........................ G. E. Hopkins, Sr... Richard G. Thornton, 2906 Coach Light Place, St. Joseph, Mo. 64503 Lynn E. Rowan ..... John R. Dearing, 5423 Cypress St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64503 Ross A. Rutherford .. , Virgil E. Donaldson, 3223 Jackson St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64507 ..............•..........

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TWELFTH DISTRICT-COSBY D. MATNEY, D.D.G.M., Braymer, Mo. 64624 BraYlIler•••••.•.. Hamilton •••...•. Polo .•••••••..••. " Breckenridge..... Cowgill ..•••••.•. LiYi~pt~~·." : : Friendship ....... Benevolence.•.•.. Cal~~ell .•••..

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135IBraymer.•...... 224 Hamilton ....... 232 Polo .••••.•..... 3341 Breckenridge .•.. 561 Cowgill ....••••. 89 Chillicothe .••••.. 170IUtica...•••••••.

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THIRTEENTH DISTRICT-CHESTER A. McAFEE. D.D.G.M., 527 West Lake Street, Marceline, Mo. 64658

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Secretary-Name and Address Location Master NO.1 82/Linneus ......... Tully B. Reed ....... Ronald E. Bradley, 535 E. Jefferson, 1 Linneus. Mo. 64653 . . . . . . • . •. Brookfield•...••. 861 Brookfield ....... Robert G. Smith ..... Cecil C. McGhee, 843 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield. Mo. 64628. . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I Cy................ 227jLaclede•........ Russell D. Neeley .... Thomas R. Wade. Box 196, Laclede, Mo. 64651. .....••••. Bucklin ..•••.•... 233 Bucklin .•..•.•.. Jerry R. Willsie ..... Reginald E. Pettit, Box 127, Bucklin, Mo. ,I: 64631. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • .. ..•••.•••. Dockery .•...•••. 325IMeadville ••••... James F. Warren .... Jack E. Friesner, Route 1, Box 185, Meadville, Mo. 64659......................... Marceline ..•••••. 1 481IMarceline 1 Charles Abeln . Raymond E. Oldham, 502 E. Hauser St., Marceline, Mo. 64658. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I

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FOURTEENTH DISTRICT-LEROY W. AHLBOM, D.D.G.M., Rt. 1, Macon, Mo. 63552 Macon •....... \ callaO ......•...• 1 38 callao ...•••.••.. j Millard R. Thomas " Bloomington..... 102 Bevier ...••.•••. Robert M. Cross

Censer 172IMacon La Plata ...•••••. 2371La Plata•••••... Lodge of Truth •.. 268\Atlanta ..•..••.. ........ \ Excello .....••••. 332 Excello ......•.. Shelby. . . . • • •. St. Andrews ••••.. 96 Shelbyville•••••. " Shelbina .....•... 228lShelbina...•.•.. 1

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. Gerald Thomas, Box 26, New Cambria, Mo. 63558. . Delbert L. Kitchen, 206 Bloomington St., Bevier, Mo. 63532 . James W. Clardy .. R. M. Waller, 517 Sunset Dr., Macon, Mo. 63552 . James Furman . Lawrence D. Love, 411 N. Owenby St., LaPlata, Mo. 63549 . Robert E. Smithson. David R. Carnahan, Atlanta, Mo. 63530 ........•. R. Clyde Foster . Orville Wilson, Rt. 1, Excello, Mo. 65247 ......•. Eddie P. Parker . Donald C. Ray, Shelbyville, Mo. 63469 . Aubrey H. Milner . Howard L. Ragsdale, 304 S. Center, Shelbina, Mo. 63468 . . Donald F. Baker . Kenneth P. Shl'ide, Emden, Mo. 63439 Donald G. Poor . Hartley B. Mann. Shelbyville, Mo. 63469 . Wayne L. Drake . John E. Burkhardt, Box 36, Clarence, Mo. 63437 .

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241La Grange .•..•. Leon Ensor ......... Warren I. Ridge, 203 Washington, La Grange, Mo. 63448 ....................... William B. Smith II. William B. Smith, Box 55, Monticello, Mo. 63457 .. Porter W. Shinn ..... Elmo L. Davis. La Belle. Mo. 63447 .............. Orville Tobin ........ A. Clyde Stork, 709 Lewis St., Canton, Mo. 63435 .. Charles O. Jones .... C. Norman Tucker, Route 1, Williamstown, Mo. 63473 ............•....... I 577IEwing ..•••..... W. E. Shults ........ Earl W. Doscher, Jr., Rt. 1. Ewing, Mo. 63440 •••• 181 Palmyra. , ...... Alfred N. Parsons ... Howard J. Gardhouse, 220 W. Ross St., Palmyra, Mo. 63461. ...............•....•..•. I 281 Hannibal. ..•... David L. Fox II ..... Clifford Albert Robbearts, 708 Pine St., I Hannibal, Mo. 63401 .....••.••.•..•..••••..••. 1881Hannibal. ...... Kenneth H. Pope .... J. T. Kretzer, 602 Flora Ave., Hannibal, Mo. 63401 502lPhiladelphia ..... Earl M. Bauerrichter. T. J. Bleigh, Box 93, Philadelphia, Mo. 63463 ..

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Russell W. Martin ... Theodore L. Graue, Box 56, Eolia, Mo. 63344 .... R. W. Middleton .... L. Garland Miller, 722 N. Carolina St., Louisiana, Mo. 63353 ..•......•....•.....•.... I Perseverance ..... 921 Louisiana ....... Harold L. Sickels .... Russell J. Rowe, Rt. 2, Louisiana, Mo. 63353 ..•... Phoenix ••••••••. 136 Bowling Green ... Norman K. Atkinson. Vernon Vogel, 319 N. High, Bowling Green, Mo. 63334 .................... I Pike ............. 399 ICurryville. " .... Edward E. Lewis .... J. R. McCune, Rt. 2, Frankford, Mo. 63441. .....•

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SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT-FRANK WILFLEY, JR.. D.D.G.M.. Rt. 2. Laddonia. Mo. 63352 Monroe .•••... I Paris Union . .. Florida ..•....... ,Monroe . Madison . Santa Fe 'I ..•.••. Holliday......... Ralls .•....•••.1 Ralls............ .. • ••.•..... Lick Creek •......... New London

19 Iparis 1 Andrew R. yusko 23IFlorida......... John P. Hawkins 64 Monroe City. . • .. George M. Hardy 91IMadison , John Rosson 462/Santa Fe ·1 660IHoiliday........ 33ICenter ......•... 302 Perry 307 New London

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H. R. Branham, 301 Baskett, Paris, Mo. 65275 .. Boyd Wilmarth, Box 232, Perry, Mo. 63462 . F. Adelbert Ely, Rt. 2, Monroe City, Mo. 63456 .. Richard F. Sullins, 407 W. Broadway. Madison, Mo. 65263 . John H. Rudasill, Rt. 5, Mexico, Mo. 65265 . Paul K. Callison, HOlliday, Mo. 65258 . John C. Rodgers, Box 37, Center, Mo. 63436 . Lee R. Paris, Box 26, Perry, Mo. 63462 . John E. Bogue, Rt. I, New London, Mo. 63459

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EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT-E. WAYNE MILAM, D.D.G.Moo Rt. I. Clifton Hill, Mo. 65244 Randolph ..•.• Huntsville .•.....

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.30\Huntsville ....... John A. Boland ..... B. H. Craft, Jr., 325 N. Main St., Huntsville, Mo. 65259 .................•....... '151IMilton .......... Thomas J. Marshall . W. Semones, Rt. 1, Box 215, Madison, Mo. 65263 344IMoberly ..•••.... Charles M. Davidson . Fred F. Stuecken, 730 N. Morley, Moberly, Mo. 65270 .....•......... ; .•.••....•• I 486ICairo .....••.... Howard L. Ridgway. Joel C. Ridgway, Box 3, Cairo, Mo. 65239 ...... 527IHigbee....•••.•. L. C. Bankhead, Jr.. Edwin B. Hawkins. Box 125, Higbee, Mo. 65257 .. 541 Jacksonville ..•.. Frank Cummings, Jr Leroy Taylor, Rt. 1; Box 115. Jacksonville, Mo. 65260 ...................... 610IClark ........... Radford H. Fountain. James H. Patton, Rt. 2, Clark, Mo. 65243 ......

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73lBrunswick , David ,Daniels . Oswald C. Stroemer. Rt. I, Box 227. I ~., Brunswick. Mo. 65236 .......................• 74/Keytesville. . •• .. Loren D. Huckabey .. Joseph E. Manson, Rt. 2, Box 103, Keytesville, Mo. 65261 . Triplett ....••••. 122jTri P lett ....•.... Howard L. Sanders .. William O. Gaines, Rt. 1, Triplett, Mo. 65286 ..•.. Sal!s~ury...••.• ~ 208 Salisbury ...•.... W. H. Nickerson .... Donald O. Reed, Rt. 4, Box 165, Salisbury, Mo. 65281 . I . Marvin F. Lentz, 209 Locust Creek Dr., Cunningham . 525ISumner ..•••••.. Ralph E. Allen Sumner, Mo. 64681 ....•..................... . Ronnie J. Sharp ..... Cleo V. Kincaid, 407 Wood St., Mendon, Mo. 64660 Mendon . 628lMendon Warren •... '

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TWENTIETH DISTRICT-KENNETH W. BOWLEN, D.D.G.M., 705 N. Locust St., Carrollton, Mo. 64633 County I Lodges Master No. I Location Carron •••.•• , Wakanda......•• 621 Carrollton .•..•.. Gerald F. West

Bogard . Hale City••••.•.• Carroll . Bosworth .

101lBogard•••••..... 2I6/Hale ....•••••... 249 Norborne ••.•••. 597\B08wOrth •... " .

Secretary-Name and Address . Richard H. Noel, 412 N. Monroe, Carrollton, Mo. 64633 . Charles L. Weidner .. T. A. Graham, Rt. I, Box 22, Bogard, Mo. 64622 ..• Lee A. Fisher . Harold R. Shatto, Rt. 2, Hale, Mo. 64643 . R. Lynden Webb . H. H. Mattoy, P.O. Box 54, Norborne, Mo. 64668 Ralph D. Dooley . Junior B. Bennett, P.O. Box .7, Bosworth, Mo. 64623 .

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TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT-RICHARD L. THOMPSON, D.D.G.M., Box 67, Dearborn, Mo. 64439 Platte •.•..... I Rising Sun...... Weston....... .. . Compass ..•••.... Camden Point.... Rowley. • • • • • . . .. Fidelity •••••••... Adelphi Platte City

131Kansas City •.•.. Marvin G. Shull ..... Eldon J. Cusic, 3001 N.E. 56th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64119 . I . 58/Weston. •.. Carl Rutherford . James A. Offutt, Box 155, Weston, Mo. 64098 . 120 Parkville Robert E. Linn . H. Busch, 505 Main St., Parkville, Mo. 64152 1691Camden Point •.. Harold G. Villines . Russel J. Rickel, Route I, Box 31, Camden Point, Mo. 64018 . 204/Dearborn. . • • • .. Caroleton J. Stubbs .. Jack D. Hudson, Box 115, Dearborn, Mo. 64439. 339 Farley.••....... Leslie H. Acord ..... Edward B. McAdam, 6517 N. Twin Springs Rd., Parkville, Mo. 64152 . I 355IEdgerton....... Cecil O'Dell . Raymond W. Keefhaver, Edgerton, Mo. 64444 .. 504 Platte City William K. Welch . C. S. Umphreys. Box 327, Platte City, Mo. 64079 ..

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TWENTY·SECOND DISTRICT (a}-HARRY M. THOMPSON, D.D.G.M., 6235 Peery Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. 64126 Temple••..•.•••.

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. Carl G. Brown, P.O. Box 9902, Kansas City, Mo. 64134 Robert Sharp . Herbert W. Crowder, 10723 N. Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64155 Thomas L. Coleman. John K. Smith. 2705 Sterling. Independence. Mo. 64052 .....•................ Owen L. Zeigler ..... Howard B. Blanchard, 3339 Tracy Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64109 .••..•..•..•..••....... Joseph S. VanDolah. Frank H. Nitz, 903 Harrison St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106 Richard P. Flaigle . A. L. Hall, 903 Harrison, Kansas City, Mo. 64106 .. Ben C. Eisman, 9805 Locust St., Apt. 303, Harry Lerner . Kansas City. Mo. 64131. .........•...•........ Harr)' M. Thompson, 6235 Peery Ave., Robert B. Elden . Kansas City, Mo. 64126 ..•.....•.•••.•.•...... Tony R. Marchio, 1704 NE. 77th St., Emmett Edwards . Kansas City, Mo. 64118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Norvin J. Wehner ... Willis R. Hunt, 5817 Barnes St., NE, Kansas City, Mo. 64119

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1041Kansas city ..... Thomas W. Porter ... Paul K. Kawakami, 820 E. 31st St., I Kansas City, Mo. 64109 ...................... 2191Kansas City ..... Michael D. Smith .... U. S. Smith, 8828 Rainbow Lane, KaMas City. Mo. 64114 •••.•.••••••••••...••• 340 Kansas City ..... Donald J. Roscoe .... C. V. Buchholz. 48 W. 63rd Ter.. . Kansas City, Mo. 64112. . . . . . . . • . . • • . • . . • • • • •• 446 Kansas City ..... Gerald V. Noble ..... Frank A. Lewis, 3201 Park Ave., i Kansas City, Mo. 64109 ....................... 663/Kansas City ..... Stephen L. Allison ... George H. Bowen. 608 West 86th Terr., Kansas City. Mo. 64114.. • . •• . . . . . • •. . • . . . . . •. 569 Kansas City ..... Jim S. NoeL ........ Charles W. Miller. 8817 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Kansas City, Mo. 64114 ....................... 617 Kansas City ..•.. Alfred E. Farris ..... Roger W. Parker, 9004 Western Hills Dr.. I Kansas City. Mo. 64114 ...................... , 630lKansas City ...•. George Simmons ..... Thomas L. Jones, 3516 Blue Ridge Cutoff, I Kansas City, Mo. 64133 ...................... 6561Kansas City •.... Theodore B. Gauert .. R. Rex Sandusky, 2017 West 8ard Terrace. I Leawood, Kan. 66206 ......................... 6631Kansas City ..... Basilio T. Murillio ... H. Leeb, P.O. Box 8531, Kansas City, Mo. 64114

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Mount Hope..... 476/0dessa ..•.••.••. Ray \ Richmond. .• • • •• . 57 Richmond..... .. ............. Ray 223ICa~den .......... Ada 44410rrlck

Sherman G. Eldridge. Farrell W. Wrisinger. William L. Britt .. Kenneth W. McAfee.

William C. Rowe, Rt. I, Waverly. Mo. 64096 ..•..• Richard F. Martin, 606 S. 23rd St., Lexington, Mo. 64067 . Howard 1. Tobin, Rt. 2, Box 236. Higginsville. Mo. 64037 ....................•.. Wesley A. Langkraehr, 406 St. Louis. Concordia, Mo. 64020 . .J. J. Johnston, 402 S. 6th St., Odessa, Mo. 64076 .. H. Eugene Parkes, Box 191, Richmond, Mo. 64085 Billy Lee O'Dell, Rt. 2, Orrick. Mo. 64077 . Jackie L. O'Dell, Rt. I, Orrick, Mo. 64077 .

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Arrow Rock . 551Arrow Rock •.•.. Cambridge •.••••. 63 Slater .•••••••... Miami. ......•... 85/Miami. ••••••.•. Trilumina .•..... 206 Marshall ..•.•... I Barbee •.••..•... 2171Sweet Springs ... OrientaL ..•..... Nelson .

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W. H. Miller. Box 6, Arrow Rock, Mo. 65320 ..•.•• William E. Summers, Gilliam, Mo. 65330 . Wilbur L. Hains, Rt. 1. Miami. Mo. 65344 ....••. Thomas W. Lingle, 621 N. Franklin, Marshall, Mo. 65340 ..•..••.......••.••.•••••. Lester E. Carrender .. Emil O. Rippley, 404 Main St., Sweet Springs, Mo. 65361 ..•............•....• I 518 i Blackburn ...•... William Clemens Cecil Watkins, Blackburn, Mo. 65321 . 5601Nelson. " . Otto M. Deh n . . . . . .. Everett J. Steed, Rt. 2, Nelson, Mo. 65347 .

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Master Secretary-Name and Address Eugene J. Toennes .. Donald E. Hoopes, 309 Fourth St., Boonville, Mo. 65233 John C. Allen Robert .E. Routon, Otte,rville, Mo. 65348 Robert E. Gander A. A. EIchhorn, Rt. 2. PIlot Grove, Mo. 65276 ..••• Roy C. Smith Jimmy D. Sells, Box 6, Prairie Home, Mo. 65068 Ross E. Russell Tom D. Markland, 113 E. Broadway, I New Franklin, Mo. 65274 ..•..•...•.•..•...... 47 IFayette.....••.. Manlius P. Suggett.. Kenneth M. Dougherty, 807 W. Spring, I Fayette, Mo. 65248. . • . . . . . . . . • . . • . . • . . • • . • • •• 51IGlasgOW Elmer J. Chrisman .. Paul E. Hull, 619 Saline St., Glasgow, Mo. 65254 70 Armstrong ...•.. Douglas M. Bolton ... Doyle L. Scott, 102 W. Seminary, Armstrong, Mo. 65230.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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. Russell E. Mansfield, 807 So. Rollins St., Centralia, Mo. 65240 ..................•.•.... W. Bush Walden, 4813 St. Charles Road, Columbia, Mo. 65201. ....•........•.......... Ashland......... 15G/Ashland Bobbie C. Lewis . Eldred R. Long, Box 25, Ashland, Mo. 65010 .... Sturgeon........ 174ISturgeon Charles W. Halbrook. W. Casey Haux, Drawer H, Sturgeon, Mo. 65284 . I Hallsville. . . . . . .. 33GIHallsville Ray B. Hoffman . Henry R. McKenzie, Route I, Box 198, Hallsville, Mo. 65255 . I Anc. Landmark.. 35G/Harrisburg Silas T. Hudnell . Ralph G. Murray, Rt. I, Sturgeon, Mo. 65284 . Acacia ....•...... 602 Columbia....•... Paul E. Wilson . B. R. Minnick, 12 Clinton Dr., Columbia, Mo. 65201 . I Twilight. .

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Alvin L. Kelly, Box 123. Laddonia, Mo. 63352 ..... Harris Maupin, Jr., 1508 West St., Mexico, Mo. 65265 . Robert E. Bland ... ,. Leonard D. Kennedy, 405 N. Lindell, Vandalia, Mo. 63382 ...•.••.•...........•..••. Charles W. Fletcher.. William R. Scott, 603 Court St., Fulton, Mo. 65251. G. A. Hiddlebaugh ... W. Paul Holt, Rt. I, Box 33, Hclts Summit. Mo. 65043 . Walter C. Link William H. Hazlett, Tebbetts, Mo. 65080 . Darrel G. Knipp James L. Jones, Box 242, Auxvasse, Mo. 66231. Grant H. Gallatin Gilbert R. Rose, Rt. I, Steedman, Mo. 65077 .

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. 178 IBellflower •.••.•• Harold D. Clark .

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. Billy Joe Prater, Rt. I, Box 8A, Truxton, Mo. 63381 Verle T. Naughton, 848 Stella, Montgomery City, Mo. 63361. I 4571J onesburg..•.... W. Lee Brewster .. ,. Emil L. Meyer, High Hill, Mo. 63350 492 McKittrick . W. R. Rauschelbach. S. E. Muehl, Box 413, Rhineland, Mo. 65069

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34lTroy ..•......... Richard L. Chumney. Martin L. Sentman, 790 Cap-au-Gris St., I Troy, Mo. 63379 . 75lSilex Paul R. Lamence H. F. Quade, Rt. 1, Box 129, Silex, Mo. 63377 .. 199IElsberry ..•••... Neal K. Moore Richard F. Whitesides, Rt. 1, Highway 79, I Foley, Mo. 63347 . New Salem...... 270IWinfield........ Charles F. Reef ..... Larry Joe Kelley, 912 Tilbury Lane, I St. Charles, Mo. 63301 . Louisville........ 409iLouisville....... Larry L. Kelch Henry A. Hueffner, Rt. I, Cyrene, Mo. 63340 . Nineveh 47310Iney ......•.... David A. Thompson .. William W. Haines, Box 67, Olney, Mo. 63370 ..•.. Moscow 6581Moscow Mills Leighton E. Lester Louis H. Powelson, 1009 St. Charles Ave., I St. Charles, Mo. 63301 . Silex. .....•. New Hope.......

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Charles F. Beger, 702 Plantmore Dr., Ferguson. Mo. 63135 . Orson W. Warren, 44 St. Leonard Court, I St. Charles, Mo. 63301 ....................•.. Mechanicsville... 260IDefiance........ William F. Brooks ... Benard E. Johnson, 4212 Highway 94 S., I St. Charles, Mo. 63301. . Warren ..•.••• 1 Pauldingville..... 11 IWright City ..... Wilbur D. Heiliger ... Philip R. Heiliger, Rt. I, Box 127, Foristell, Mo. 63348 . Warrenton. . .. 609IWarrenton Donald R. Wright... R. H. Redeker, Rt. 2, Warrenton. Mo. 63383 .. l

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Paul C. Rich. 1926 E. McCarty, 1 Jefferson City, Mo. 65101. .. James 1. Kennedy H. C. Lessel. Rt. 3, Box 47, Russellville. Mo. 65074 Russellville . 90!Russellville Ersyl L. Gentry R. J. Crede, Rt. 2, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101. . .......... Hickory Hill . 211IEugene James Briscoe Ernest E. Homan, Tipton, Mo. 65081 . 56',Ti P ton Moniteau ....• Tipton . Paul A. Delozier..... A. E. Wilson, 101 S. Oak, California, Mo. 65018 . California ..•.... 183 California Charles E. Burrus H. B. Alexander, Box 251, Jamestown, Mo. 65046 .. Moniteau . 295 Jamestown Carl D. Chambers, Box 142. Clarksburg . 563IClarksburg ..•... Roy L. Borghardt I Clarksburg, Mo. 65025 ..............•.....•... Osage 1 Chamois 1185IC~amois....•... Howard L. Whi!haus Clinton A. Southerland, Chamois, Mo. 66024 . II Linn............ 326ILmn ......•..... R. Joseph Helmig ... F. Edward Busch. Star Route, Loose Creek. Mo. 65054 . I

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THIRTY.SECOND DISTRICT-MELVIN S. GORDON, D.D.G.M.. Roufe 2, Box 435, Gray Summit, Mo. 63039 Franklin ...... 1 Evergreen •....•. Sullivan ......... Gray Summit ..•.

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Chester Nichols, Jr.. Adriel L. Langendoerfer, Rt. I, Box 33, New Haven, Mo. 63068 ....................... Jerry R. Tucker ..... Charles H. Schuler, 684 E. Vine St.. Sullivan, Mo. 63080 ............. " .. " ........ Quinton L. Jenkins .. Albert G. Cowan. Route 2, Box 480 C, Gray Summit, Mo. 63039 ...•....•.....•.....•. Harold W. Lindauer. Vernon C. Fahrmeier, 701 Locust St., Washington. Mo. 63090 ...................... Sam J. Smothers .... Clifford J. Buck, Rt. I, Box 27 A. Robertsville, Mo. 63072 ....................... William R. Smith ... Roy L. Barnes, 917 Thornton St., Pacific, Mo. 63069 ........................... A. B. Osborn, Jr..... Harry E. Monroe, 590 S. Main St., St. Clair, Mo. 63077 ......................... David R. Hatcher ... George E. Heidelbaugh, Rt. I, Box 211, Leslie, Mo. 63056 ............................ Casper N. Bassman. O. F. Doll, Rt. I, Box 196. Hermann, Mo. 65041 H. Peter H. Schmidt. Howard E. Brandt, Rosebud, Mo. 63091. . . . . . . . ..

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County Lodges INO. I Location Master City of St. Louis.. MissouriI Commonwealth. liSt. Louis ..••..•. John W. Spickler Meridian......... 21St. Louis J. R. Ketchum

Secretary-Name and Address

. C. B. Doll, 8011 Crestway, St. Louis, Mo. 63123 . Harry C. Ploetze, 5417 Donovan Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63109........................ 31St. Louis ...•.... Thomas E. O'Connor. Elmer F. Hampe, 11823 Beaverton Dr., Beacon ..••...... Bridgeton, Mo. 63044........................ 9 St. Louis •••••... R. G. Niedenfuehr . William B. Stephenson, Jr., 10049 Stonell Dr., Geo. Washington. St. Louis, Mo. 63123. . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • .. . Kenneth L. Vogel, 713 Lynn Haven Lane, Erwin .••••••.... 121/St. Louis •••..... Leon E. Arnold Hazelwood, Mo. 63042....................... I George O. McCune . Charles E. Jordan, Jr., 1041 Rockman Pl., Occidental •...... 163\St. Louis Rock Hill, Mo. 63119... .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .... . Harold F. Simmons, 242 Turf Ct., Pride of the West. 17911St. Louis •••..... 1 Sarkis Davidian Webster Groves, Mo. 63119 . l\1yrle Robert Carver, Sr., 6563 Winona, Pyramid . 180iSt. Louis .•••.••. B. M. W. Sciarone St. Louis, Mo. 63109 I Keystone ..•..•.. 2431St. Louis ........ John P. Colvis ...... Floyd G. Ward, 4647 Tower Grove Pl., St. Louis, Mo. 63110 I Aurora . 2671 St. Louis. . • . • . .. Elbert L. Pierce ..... William F. Flottman, Jr., 6935 Fyler, St. Louis, Mo. 63139 I B. E. Trippeer . Stanford B. Goldman, 3408 Longfellow, Cosmos . 2821St. Louis St. Louis, Mo. 63104 I Dwight E. Wyatt . Larry J. Dreppard, 9862 Coventry Ln, Cache . 4161St. Louis Affton, Mo. 63123 I . Jack L. Reams, 206 Timbercrest Rd., Anchor •.•....... 4431University City .. G. Leroy Keller St. Louis, Mo. 63122 I Harry O. Joiner . Elmer L. Fowler, 5208 Alabama Ave., Algabil . 5441St. Louis St. Louis, Mo. 63111 Theo. Roosevelt .•.1 661iUniversity City .. 1 K. S. Kochmann ..... Newton J. Davis, 9535 Cantwell Dr., Affton, Mo. 63123

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~5ISt. Louis Glenn D. Smith . Charles L. Bowers, 10572 Spring Garden Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63137 .................••..... 791St. Louis ..•..... Richard B. Ramage . Fred O. Hahn. 780 Jerome La., Cahokia, Ill. 62206. Thomas H. Patterson. Arnold E. Juergens, 9243 Lurline Dr., 95!St. Louis St. Louis. Mo. 63126 . I 218:St. Louis Harold G. Westbrock. Willard W. Boenzle, Rt. 1, Box 158, Imperial, Mo. 63052 .................•........ I 3231St. Louis .••... " G. Preston Strong ... Eugene J. Brandemour, 4414 Bonfils Dr., Bridgeton, Mo. 63044 ................•....... I 330jSt. Louis Lawrence E. Koerber. D. S. Opel, 568 Glorose Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63137 3471St. Louis James R. Shadowens. Elmer H. Gerlitz, 4736 Morestead Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63128 . 360/St. Louis William C. Young . Robert S. Craig, 15 Cloverleaf Ln., Manchester, Mo. 63011 . I 460/St. Louis •••.•... John F. Garrett ..... Arthur E. Bush, 7458 Leadale Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63133 . I 499\St. Louis James V. Whorton .. Thomas O. Edison, 1525 Louisville Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63139 . 6201St. Louis David R. Sperber . James E. Winterton, Jr., 5003 Mardel Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63109 ........•........•........ I 5761St. Louis .••. , . " Robert P. Schutte ... Wilfred H. Endicott, 7210 Devonshire Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63119 ......•.......•........... I 6261St. Louis Roger W. Dye . Harry R. Becker, 6943 Mardel Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63109 . I 6381St. Louis ••...... Morris S. Sheeks .... Raymond C. Scott, 6309 Lucille Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63136 ...•.••.•..•..•...•....... I 641jSt. Louis " Charles A. Brace . Robert G. Gerber. 5263 Camelot Estates Dr., Mehlville. Mo. 63129 .............•............ 642\St. Louis .•...... Arthur A. Silverman. Albert Krause, 6842 Corbitt Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63131J ..............••.•.......

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THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT-ROBERT GEORGE. D.D.G.M.. 1207 Broadway. Pleasant Hill. Mo. 64080

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Secretary-Name and Address Location Master 54iGarden City .. , .. Roy E. Gregg ....... John A. Garrett, Latour, Mo. 64760 ..•...•.•.... 147,Harrisonville..•. Ronald E. Gray ..... John D. Allen, P.O. Box 97, Harrisol1ville. Mo. 64701 ..................... man .....•.. Gordon Hanneman ... John C. Waldron, Box 156, Freeman, Mo. 64746 . 3721East Lynne ...•. Jerry L. Christian .. , John K. Trainer, Box 131, East Lynne, Mo. 64743 . 450/Belton .......... Marion Davis ....... Patrick H. Bosley, 604 Prairie Circle, Belton, Mo. 64012 ............................ I 4801 Pleasant Hill ..•. Robert L. Crawford. Wm. L. Brown, 418 N. Randolph St., Pleasant Hill, Mo. 64080 ...........•.......... I ..GIDreaoJ •.....•.•. Redmond Weaver .... Eugene R. Powell, 201 East Kirk St., Harrisonville, Mo. 64701. .......•...........•. 633\Archie...••..... Bobby D. Green ..... Robert L. Drury, Box 182, Archie, Mo. 64725 ••••.. 651ICleveland ....... Robert J. Seamster ... Edwin S. Craycraft, Rt. I, Box 216, Cleveland, Mo. 64734 ........................ I

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. David G. young Benton ...•.. Cole Camp •...•.. 5951Cole Camp . R. Boyd Lee .. • •..... Shawnee ..•...... 653 Warsaw Johnson...... Knob Noster ..•.. 2451Knob Noster ..•. , Paul E. Rodriquez

Holden ....••.... 262IHolden ....•..... Richard G. Woods ... Corinthian ....•.. 265 Warrensburg .... Bruce Millstead, Jr.. Spring . .. ..."I Cold Chilhowee . Pettis •.•.•... ' Sedalia ...•.•.••. ..

274lLeeton ....•••••. 487IChilhowee•...... 2361 Sedalia ..•.•..... Granite .....••••. 272\Sedalia..•...•.. Green Ridge LaMonte

Clyde D. Hayhurst... Donald L. Atkinson .. Charles T. Curry.... Joseph M. Fulks....

425iGreen Ridge .. , .. G. J. H. Freeman ...

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John D. Friedly, Jr., Box 14, Ionia. Mo. 65335 . John Owen, Box 275, Warsaw, Mo. 65355 . Marvin L. Cass, 764 Post Dr., Whiteman A.F.B., Mo. 65305 . Daniel B. Cast, 407 S. Pine, Holden, Mo. 64040 . Charles D. Eldridge, Rt. 2, East Gay St., 'Warrensburg, Mo. 64093 . Donald E. Bailey, Box 142, Leeton, Mo. 64761.. Rodney D. Higgins, Rt. 2, Chilhowee, Mo. 64733. H. J. Gwinn, 667 E. 10th St., Sedalia, Mo. 65301. .. Lloyd C. Kennon, 1523 S. Harrison, Sedalia, Mo. 65301. ........................•.. George W. Douglas, Rt. I, Box 59, Green Ridge, Mo. 65332 . R. B. Burke, Rt. 2, Box 12, La Monte, Mo. 65337

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. Wilmer F. Duncan .. Joseph S. Kidwell, 610 S. Windsor St., Windsor, Mo. 65360 ..•..•..•..•..•..•..•..... 548lClinton ..••..•.. Ernest D. Carter .... H. L. Jerome, 316 N. 5th St., Clinton, Mo. 64735 .. 562ICalhoun •..••••.. Murrel V. Zollicker .. Donald W. Brashear, Box 176, Calhoun, Mo. 65323 Eldon Lawson, Osceola, Mo. 64776 ......•.•..•... 2731°sceola ..•••••.. G. B. Romesburg 342 Roscoe ....•••... Carl H. Nitsche, Sr Christan A. Weinlig, P.O. Box 18, Roscoe, Mo. 64781 ..............•............ I H. E. Griffin, Box 132, Lowry City, Mo. 64763 .. 4031Lowry City ..•.•. Paul J. Crawford John B. Browning, Route 3, Montrose, Mo. 64770 412 Appleton City . John D. Benbow Ralph V. Logan, Route I, Schell City, Mo. 64783. 419lTaberviIle . Henry D. Stark 29IWindsor 1

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Virgil R. Bradsher, P.O. Box 143, Sunrise Beach, Mo. 65079 . I 4331Macks Creek •..•. Herbert Allen Glenn T. Wells, Preston, Mo. 65732 . John H. Naylor, Rt. I, Lebanon, Mo. 65536 . 83lLebanon ....•.•. Paul C. Lollis 432 Competition .•... Anthony D. Broyles .. Owen H. Simpson, Rt. 5, Lebanon, Mo. 65536 . , Robert L. Jump, Box 388. Marshfield, Mo. 65706 .. , 628IConway ....•.... Jerry D. Johnson A. Wayne Hensley, Ulman, Mo. 65083 ........•... 2031 Brumley .••..... Perry Graham Norman D. DeVore, Rt. 2. Iberia, Mo. 65486 . 410lIberia ....•.•.... John T. Grady 375 IWaynesville •••.. Larry L. Lercher. . .. Martin 0. Humphrey, 217 Summit St., Waynesville, Mo. 65583 . I 385lRichland . Kenneth G. Hankins. Don Hicks, Rt. 2, Box 91-A, Richland, Mo. 65556 ..

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Maries .••..... 1 Vienna ..••..•••. 94IVienna . " Belle; ...••.. : •••• 373IBelle ..•••..•.... Lane s PraIrIe •••. 531 Vichy •..•....... . Phelps 1 Rolla . 213IRolla St. James ..•..... Equality ..•...... Pulaski ••••••• Arlington •••.•.•. Texas. . . . . . .. Latimer ..•......

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FORTIETH DISTRICT-DARREL W. GIRARDIER, D.D.G.Moo 507 JeHerson, De Soto, Mo. 63020 County Jefferson .....

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Master Secretary-Name and Address Mitchel C. Drury .... Glenn Ames, 1003 Rock Road, De Soto, Mo. 63020. Joseph W. Copeland. Frank O. Phillips, Rt. I, Box 194, Cedar Hill, Mo. 63016 ..•...•..........••...... Donald W. Raebel ... A. W. Lashley, 400 9th St., Crystal City, Mo. 68019 Elias G. Salamie .... Henry A. Hartoebben, 4319 Sinnwell Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63123 ........•........•..•..... Jefferson ..•.. Arnold .......... 673IArnold .••....... Charles ·W. Leach ... John J. Wilson, 2356 Lonedell Rd., Arnold, Mo. 63010 ..............•............ I St. Francois ••. Blackwell ........ 5351Blackwell ....... Russell W. Moore .... Wintha L. Henry, Rt. 2, Box 108, De Soto, Mo. 63020 ..•..•••••....••.•..•...... Washington ... Tyro ............ 121 Caledonia....... William N. Bean .... Thomas F. Wright, Box 115, Caledonia, Mo. 63631.

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Harold B. Patterson. Rt. I, Buffalo, Mo. 65622 . F. M. Dorman, Box 11, Louisburg, Mo. 65685 ..••• James R. Fowler, Box 116, Urbana, Mo. 65767 ..•• Jim Chaney, Wheatland, Mo. 65779 . Garrett Bartshe, Hermitage, Mo. 65668 ..••.•...•. Marion A. Mitchell, Aldrich, Mo. 65601. •••••..... Fred V. Hogan, Rt. I, Box 36, Flemington, Mo. 65650 .....••.••...•......•... S. B. Brown, III, Box 317, Bolivar, Mo. 65613 ...•• Bernard L. Johnson, 6355 Emblem, Rogersville, Mo. 65742 .

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19i Carthage ..•..... Leslie D. Kennell .... Paul E. Barber, 1704 Hillcrest Dr., Carthage, Mo. 64836. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • .. 29SISarcoxie•••••.•. Knute Gjeruldsen .... Ned C. Barkley, Box 186, Sarcoxie, Mo. 64862... 335IJoPlin ..•.•••... William H. Lant V ... R. L. Morrison, Rt. 7, Box 261, Joplin, Mo. 64801. 345 Joplin .......... Eugene E. Ebright .. Mark E. Whitaker, Box 1235, Joplin, Mo. 64801. .. 398 Jasper ....•••... Oden M. Lewis ...... J. Walter Carter, Rt. 2, Carthage, Mo. 64836. . •. 401lCarterville ....•. James L. Michel ..... Thomas L. Landreth, 708 E. Main St., Carterville, Mo. 64835 I 47110ronogo ....••.. David Behymer ...... William B. Johnson, Rt. 3, Box 495, Joplin, Mo. 64801.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •. I 5121Webb City •..•... Charles H. Doll. ..... Maurice L. Clark, P.O. Box 188, I Webb City, Mo. 64870 549 ICarl Junction .... William D. Martin ... Earnest O. LeGrande, 203 Temple St., Carl Junction, Mo. 64834 I 586IAlba••••••••••.. Roger R. Adams ..... Leo C. Clarke, 2320 N. Florida Ave., Joplin, Mo. 64801. ....•.....•........•....... I 6921La Russell ....... Ken E. Russow ...... B. G. Campbell, Box 34, La Russell, Mo. 64848 ...

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FORTY·FIFTH DISTRICT-RUSSELL L. WILCOX, D.D..G.M., 1519 East Elm Street, Sprinqlield, Mo. 65802

Master No. I Location Lodges United .••..•.... 5ISpringfield .••••. Harold D. Murrell

Secretary-Name and Address . Paul L. Beazley, 2410 E. Seminole, Springfield. Mo. 66804 ............•••.•..•.... I O'Sullivan •••.•.. . D. M. West, Rt. I, Box 71, Willard, Mo. 65781 71 Walnut Grove ... Donald E. Hayes " Ash Grove ••..... 100lAsh Grove .•..... Danny R. Comer . William E. Jenkins, Rt. I, Box 48-C, Ash Grove, Mo. 65604 . I Solomon . 271ISpringfield . Charles C. Bybee .... Raymond R. Sanders, Jr., 610 S. Scenic Ave.• Springfield. Mo. 65802 ..•........•........•... Gate of the Temple . 422lSpringfield . Daniel E. Claypool . William R. Riley, 3254 N. Barnes Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65803 . 1 Republic . 670jRepublic . Frank J. Comisky, 410 W. Anderson, . Nelson G. Rowan I Republic, Mo. 65738 . Strafford ..••..•. 6081 Strafford ..•••••. Robert E. Dawson . Charles M. Edmondson, 809 W. Stanford, Springfield, Mo. 65807 . I . Jack W. Farmer. Box 56, Willard, Mo. 65781. .•.. " , Willard .••....... 6201 Willard .•.••.••. Larry Hicks . Dr. J. Edward Blinn, Box 14, 981 Marshfield ....•.. Dale Fields Webster...... Webster ......••. Marshfield, Mo. 65706 . I . Gary Ragsdale . David A. Haymes, Rt. 2, Conway, Mo. 65632 . Dorie ......•.•••. 300lElkland . Keith E. Byrd, Rt. I, Fordland, Mo. 65652 . Mount Olive ....•. 439 IRogersville, RR. 3 Donald F. Piland . Robert L. Hosiner . David W. Russell, Box 432, Seymour, Mo. 65746. Hazelwood . 469ISeymour " . Don E. Lambeth . W. Oral Barrow, Box 97, Rogersville, Mo. 65742 Henderson . 477IRogersville "

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FORTY-NINTH DISTRICT-LEE DALTON, D.D.G.M.. Rt. 1, Box 6, Sturdivant, Mo. 63782 Bollinger ••.•.., Trowel. ......... 440lMarbie Hill ...... Gary Lincoln ........ Claude I. Stone, Box 82, Marble Hill, Mo. 63764. .. .. .... Zalma ........... 545 Zalma .......... Harry Froman, Jr... Milton E. Kerr. Box 98, Zalma. Mo. 63787 ••.•..•. , CapeGirardeau St. Mark's ..•.... 931Cape Girardeau .. John W. Eldridge ... Robert W. Harper, 1421 N. Henderson Ave., Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701. ..........•..•..••. I West View .•..... 103 i Millersville ...... Rusby D. Niswonger .. Bobby Gene Roe, Rt. I, Marquand, Mo. 63655 .... Mystic Tie ....... 22110ak Ridge ....... Charles H.Daume, Jr. Delos Sebaugh, Box 24, Daisy. Mo. 63743 ......... Whitewater ••.•.. 417 Whitewater ..... Leo H. Adams ....... Lloyd J. Proffer, Rt. I, Whitewater, Mo. 63785. Excelsior ••...... 441\Jackson •••...•.. Joe L. Meyer ........ John A. Savers, 610 N. Georgia St., Jackson, Mo. 63755 ..•.....•..•..•..•..•••.... Harold 0. Grauel. 6721Cape Girardeau •. Alfred L. Mason .... Earnis T. Wright, 811 Perry, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701 ............•..........• I Perry. . • . . . .. Perryville ..••.•.. 670 IPerryville..•..•. Meridith N. Bert .... Fred R. Corse, Box 40, Menfro, Mo. 63765 .•••... Scott. . • • • • . .. Ashlar •.••.••.••. 306 ICommerce •.•••• ' Linus E. Huck ...... John B. Wise, 202 J etta Mae Dr., Scott City, Mo. 63780 ..............•........ I Illmo ..•..•..••.. 581IIllmo ........... Dennis P. BrazeL ... Homer Ray Brazel, Box 275, Illmo, Mo. 63754 .•••. Chaffee ...•...... 615lChaffee..••.•... Joe L. Bellis ........ Raymond B. Rowell, 414 Cook St.• I Chaffee, Mo. 63740 ..........................

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LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS-Continued FIFTIETH DISTRICT-ALBERT J. ELFRANK. D.D.G.M.. Route 2. Advance. Mo. 63730 Count)" I Lodges No. I Location Master Secretary-Name and Address . C. I. McCloskey. Rt. I, Charleston, Mo. 63834 .... Misdissippi ••. '1 East Prairie ..•.• 3841East Prairie ..... Roy E. Nunn " • • •. Charleston •••.•.. 407\Charleston •••... Martin M. Stallings .. Charles L. Morris, 210 S. Willard, Charleston. Mo. 63834 ..•.•••••••••.•..••••..• Ne\v Madrid ... Morehouse ..•.••. 603lMorehouse .•.••.. Gary W. Kasting .... GUY B. Comer, 318 Virginia St., Sikeston. Mo. 63801 ...........•.............. I . Melton Harris, Oran, Mo. 63771 . . Evin Burke Morley . 184lMorley S~?tt......... Sikeston ...••.•.. 310\Sikeston ...••.•. Joseph W. Mills . Elbert Franklin Sloan, 708 E. Gladys St., Sikeston, Mo. 63801. ....•.•••••.••..••.•••.•• . Robert L. Beal . DaB K. Hill, Box 171, Bloomfield, Mo. 63826 ..•..• Sto~~ard....•. Bloomfield •••.•.. 153lBloomfield Essex .....•••••.. 278IEssex .••.•.••••. Bobby K. Sides . . Joe G. Mayo, Route I, Bloomfield, Mo. 63825 Lakeville ..••..•. 489 Bell City........ G. H. Northcutt, Jr.. W. M. Bollinger. Box 156. Bell City. Mo. 63735 . Dexter ........•.. 532 Dexter .••••...•. James O. Tate . M. L. Dean, 521 Forrest St., Dexter, Mo.63841. Advance .•••••••. 690 Advance.••••... Denny L. Robinett . Raymond L. Mashek, Box 82, Advance, Mo. 63730. Puxico . 696lPuxico . John V. Roach, Sr . Leo H. Lowery, Route 2, Puxico, Mo. 63960 ....

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176\Conran•••.••... Sammy J. Ash ...... Robert J. McAlister, Box 393, Portageville, Mo. 63873 ...........••.....•.... New Madrid ..... 429iNew Madrid ..... Billy Young ......... H. A. Sloas, Box 38, New Madrid, Mo. 63869 ...... Parma ...•.•.•.. 650\Parma ..•....... John S. Deason, Jr... Julian Miller, Box 92, Risco, Mo. 63874......... Lilbourn ••••••••. 6661 Lilbourn ........ Lonnie J. Duncan ... L. V. Stevens, Box 249, Lilbourn, Mo. 63862 ..•.. , Odom .•••••••••.. 671!Portageville..••. Louis Daugherty ..... William E. Foster, 421 West 9th St., Portageville, Mo. 63873 .....•..•...•.•........ I Pemiscot ...... 1 Caruthersville ••.. 461lCaruthersviIle... James L. Skiles ..... John W. Neeley, Box 165, Caruthersville, Mo. 63830 .................... Hayti. .••••..••. 671\Hay ti. .......... Emmett Q. West .... Theodore T. Martin. 102 E. Washington St., Hayti, Mo. 63851. .......•........•..••.••..•. Steele ...••••.... 634lSteele ..•.....•.. Beaumont Smith ..... Phillip G. Koury, P.O. Box G, Steele, Mo. 63877. Wardell. ........ 665 I Wardell. ........ Lonnie W. Glass, Jr... D. L. Potts, 110 Bates, Steele, Mo. 63879 .......

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A MASONIC REVIEW By BRUCE H. HUNT, P.G.M. The past year we have read with interest and studied with concern the reports of various officers and committees of the several Grand Lodges whose proceedings came across our desk. We have perused the many Masonic publications received in our line of endeavor with a view to obtaining answers to the numerous questions that flit across the Masonic scene. Many produced thought-provoking suggestions and statements. None seemed to have the much sought after panacea for the troubles that beset the greatest of all fraternities. We read with interest the thoughts suggested by J. Fred Lathim, former Grand Secretary and present reviewer of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. He said in part: It would appear to your committee that the entire responsibility of the existing conditions lies at Freemasonry's door and not to outside influences or conditions. We, as a Craft, are responsible for the present unsavory condition. The population growth is continuing, the economic conditions have been excellent over the years, but Freemasonry's growth, through new members, continues to be far below the death rate, not even considering other losses. Why does this condition exist? There are, no doubt, a number of reasons, however, there seems to be but two or three major causes. In our opinion, the first and foremost is that Freemasonry is on the basement bargain counter, so far as the cost of obtaining and maintaining membership is concerned. Compared to the days of its greatest popularity and growth, it is on the five-and-ten counter. Then, by and large, Masonry is not offering a challenge to its membership. There is little, if anything, for the membership to do other than the participation in ritualistic activity, and, due to the decreased membership growth, that field is greatly reduced. Until such time as Freemasonry has some genuinely interesting and worthwhile activity for the more than 90 percent of its membership, other than the payment of a pitifully small annual dues, designed for no other purpose than to barely eke out an existence, we can expect nothing more than we now have. Masonic leadership must have and develop a broader vision than has been exhibited over the years.

Another approach to the solution of the problems facing Freemasonry today which attracted our attention was the opening comments of the team of Reviewers John Powers Stokes and Leonard Thornton Golden who prepared the review for the Grand Lodge of Virginia: The greatest problem and challenge which faces Grand Lodges today is the fact that each of them have so many Masons whose names appear on the rolls of the subordinate lodge but whose presence in the lodge is seldom observed. Apathy is the great problem which faces us as a people who enjoy Freemasonry because we enjoy freedom. The busy world in which we live is filled with organizations and agencies, each of which is striving to attract and hold the attention of man and, in so doing, to demand an increasing share of his time and talents. In this field Masonry seems to be losing ground. There are many suggested answers to the problem. One finds the suggestions that

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we should modernize Masonry; that we should offer programs of a civic nature similar to those offered by some of the service clubs or that we inject more social life into the activities of the lodges. Frankly, we do not believe that the answer has yet been found. We do believe, however, that Freemasonry contains within itself the essence of truth and philosophy which, if given properly to its initiates, will hold them as working and enthusiastic Masons. Our problem is to find a way to do this. Masonic education is attracting much attention on a nationwide basis. Much emphasis is being placed upon proper indoctrination of the new brethren and, to a lesser degree, the education of the brethren who have been Masons over the years. Some of our sister Grand Lodges have developed excellent programs and seem to be making real progress. It seems to us, however, that far too much is left to the new Masons to secure through the printed word and too little emphasis placed upon personal contact and individual instruction in the non-ritualistic subjects which form a part of real Masonic education. The Proceedings also reflect the trend toward a suburban shift ~n populati~n and the consequent decline in some of the fine old city lodges In our major metropolitan centers. The younger men with families who should be a major source of new material for Freemasonry are moving to suburbia and our city lodges find that the average age of its members is rising each year. At this point the attrition of death begins to make inroads on the membership and the effectiveness of these lodges is impaired.

The former reviews were written by Bro. Archer Bailey Gay, now listed as the late Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Virginia.

ACTIVATE MASONRY DELAWARE: The Grand Master of Delaware chose for his theme "Activate Masonry." He stated: "The theme was not chosen with the thought of merely increasing lodge attendance, but to show and make reference to the many, many teachings of Freemasonry. Attendance is important, but so are participation, our everyday manner and actions toward our fellow man, a fine spirit of cooperation and mutual assistance between appendant bodies, and I could go on and on, but will not." The Grand Master then described several occasions which promoted his theme.

ALASKAN MASONRY WASHINGTON: From the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Washington we learn that there are 17 lodges in Alaska with a membership of approximately 2,149. The Grand Master, accompanied by other Grand Lodge officers, made a 12-day visit to these lodges and gave a very interesting report on conditions in the 49th state. He conducted a seminar at one place, visited the 26 Mile Club at another, and generally enjoyed a well-rounded visit to the several Masonic areas in Alaska. All seems to be well there.

ANCIENT LANDMARKS MONTANA: The Grand Lodge of Montana supported the following report concerning the "Ancient Landmarks": We, your committee to consider Resolution No. 10 relating to listing and print-

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ing the Landmarks of Freemasonry, report as follows: 1. The Ancient Landmarks are certain principles of Freemasonry which have never been delineated or defined, and which are generally considered the unwritten laws of Freemasonry. 2. As unwritten laws they are esoteric in nature and, even if we knew what they were, to reduce them to writing would be a serious violation of Masonic practices and obligations. 3. The Grand Lodge of Montana, in Section 204 of its Code of Statutes, has specified certain requirements for recognition of other Grand Lodges which indicate its belief in and support of certain principles without classifying them as Landmarks, though they are considered as such by a number of respected authorities. 4. Finally, no individual or Grand Lodge possesses the authority to declare or announce Landmarks or any other fundamental laws or doctrine for the whole Fraternity. We respectfully recommend that Resolution No. 10 be rejected.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONS Many jurisdictions believe that annual communications should be held in Masonic Temples, while others make use of the modern facilities available to them in large hotels. Going back to the days when Masonic meetings were held in taverns, we can find no fault with modern hotel accommodations for the business sessions of modern Freemasonry at the Grand Lodge level. Admittedly, the conferring of degrees should be done in the sacred precincts to a tiled lodge room. These should be done under the most desirable circumstances with a view to making a deep and lasting impression on the candidate. With the installation of automatic heating and air conditioning in our present-day hotels, it makes little difference what season of the year we hold the annual communications of our Grand Lodges. Even the clothing we wear is for the most part designed for year-round wear. It is difficult to find in most stores, "summer-weight," or "winter-weight," clothing. It, too, is designed for modern living, as we know it today. With all this being true, why then should we not make use of the most desirable space available to us? The facilities of modern hotels offer us a more gracious atmosphere for meeting space, eating and dining accommodations, housing, and all the rest. We like the hotel idea under certain circumstances. VIRGINIA: In 1974 the Grand Lodge of Virginia met for the first time in a hotel. It was said: The atmosphere of a large, in-town hotel marked the 196th Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Virginia as the first Annual Communication to be held in a hotel. The Hotel John Marshall bustled with activity on the morning of February 12, 1974, being the second Tuesday in February, as the Grand Master, the Grand Lodge Officers, distinguished guests, numerous brethren assembled in the hotel's Commonwealth Room for the Opening Cere. monies.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION ON WEEKEND ALBERTA: The Grand Lodge of Alberta believes that holding the

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annual communication on a weekend made it possible for more brethren to attend. It was said: The Seventieth Communication of the Grand Lodge of Alberta was held in the Calgary Inn on Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21. This was the second time that Grand Lodge had been held on a weekend in the hope of making it more possible for Mawns to attend. The attendance was good and indicates that there was wisdom in the change of dates. Accommodation and service at the Calgary Inn appeared to be most satisfactory. The Annual Banquet on the Saturday was at路 tended by over 300 and was a most inspiring occasion. The guest speaker was Bro. W. J. C. Kirby, who is a Justice of the Supreme Court of Alberta.

ANTIQUE SHOPS Those who have prowled through some of our second-hand stores or antique shops have been amazed to find various articles that once belonged to some body of Freemasonry. Oftimes these can be purchased for very small sums of money. We know that many Masonic jewels have been stolen and sold to such shops. Watch fobs are not popular these days, but in fonner years almost every man had one. Quite often these were of a Masonic na路 ture. It is not at all unusual to find such items on sale in these shops today. WASHINGTON: We find that the Committee on Masonic Public Relations has been looking for Masonic items around the state. It said in its report: Most Worshipful Sir, I have continued my prowling of second-hand, primitive and antique shops in search of Masonic lore and I think we are making great progress in our quest to prevent our Masonic paraphernalia from ending up in the hands of the clandestine or profane. Thank you, my brothers, for helping to keep our precious Masonic jewels and gear in the hands of our lodges, libraries and service bureaus. It is so simple, a three-by-five inch card that states "my Masonic gear is to go back to my lodge or given to a library or service bureau,"

APPENDANT ORDERS KENTUCKY: The Grand Lodge of Kentucky disapproved a request to form an "Order of Solomon" in that jurisdiction: The Grand Master has received and referred to this committee an application for the institution of "The Order of Solomon" in Kentucky. W'e are of the opinion that this detracts from the activities of the lodges in pursuing their own fraternal functions and their own entertainment sponsored by the lodges themselves. We recommend that it not be approved.

It is assumed that there is little if any relationship between this order, and the old "Solomon Order of the 1 I" as practiced in France.

AUTOMATED RECORD SYSTEM TENNESSEE: The Grand Lodge of Tennessee is going to the automation of its records. The Grand Master recommended that the necessary funds be appropriated with which to accomplish this purpose.

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observance of the Bicentennial. These include special designed dues cards, form of petition and postage meter cuts. Coins, plays and various forms of activities are planned. CONNECTICUT: The Bicentennial Committee of Connecticut reported a quote from M.W. Bro. Harry S Truman: "The history of America, its fight for freedom, its growth to the country we know, and the history of Masonry in America are one and the same." These words were spoken by a U.S. Senator on April 12, 1944 at a Masonic celebration precisely a year prior to the day, he became the President of the United States of America. I speak of none other than our distinguished craftsman, M.W. Bro. Harry S Truman, Past Grand Master and 33rd President of the United States- (1945-1953). To Master Masons these words take on a greater significance and become more meaningful as we come to the realization that they are thoughts which could have come from the mind and heart of anyone of the many Freemasons down through the history of our country, who may have had an influence in shaping the character and course America was to follow in these past 197 years. As the United States of America approaches the Bicentennial of its birth, tribute should be paid to those of her citizens who have contributed SO much to the historic events, associated with many achievements at home and abroad. It is appropriate, to provide for the observance and commemoration of this anniversary, in a manner commensurate with this auspicious occasion. Col. James R. Case, Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, sets forth those happenings of special interest to Freemasons year by year. He notes that 1781 was a year in which American Union Lodge held no meetings; that Rochhambeau's army arrived from France, and that Cornwallis was advancing on the Carolinas, northward toward Virginia. He portrays General Lafayette in the true Masonic light that should be accorded him in view of history. Brother Case lists the names of prominent men of the time in a very concise manner. He deals with the years 1782 and 1783 in a similar manner, including the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, and the last recorded meeting of Washington with American Union Lodge at West Point in June of 1782. The Society of the Cincinnati was organized and the details of its formation are a part of this historical paper of our distinguished brother. DELAWARE: The Grand Lodge of Delaware will observe the Bicentennial of the United States over a 13-month period to coincide with the plan of the Delaware Bicentennial Commission. It will begin in September 1975 and conclude in September 1976. Various official and supporting events are planned. The Grand Lodge Committee has held meetings with bodies of the York and Scottish Rites with view to obtaining greater coverage and more meaningful events. The History and Library Committee outlined suggestions for Bicentennial activities: a. Strike a Delaware Masonic coin and booster button. b. Develop a color slide presentation of Delaware's Colonial Masonic Heritage Trail. c. Exemplify the Colonial Masonic Ritual in costume of the period.

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d. Produce a Colonial Masonic Play supplied by the A.A.S.R. in the Grand Opera House or Longwood Gardens. e. Provide the various Masonic lodges or groups with playlets, papers, programs, commemorative membership cards and possibly ladies' night favors in keeping with the celebration. f. Scheduling the 170th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge with the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on June 5, 1976, and maintaining an exhibit in the museum as one of the original 13 colonies during the period. g. Supply a postage meter slug, envelope cachet and lctterhead emblem of the Bicentennial theme. h. Securing the State Portrait of Gunning Bedford, Jr. and exchanging flags with the other 12 of the 13 colonies for display in Lombardy Hall. i. Possibly providing I3-star Colonial flags, Colonial three-cornered hats and participation plaques to each subordinate lodge. j. Consideration of expanding the Delaware F,'eemason to contain certain bicentennial articles and also publicize the activities of each lodge thus insuring support by increased attendance.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: The "Committee for 76" reported to the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia these suggested activities for lodges: 1. To refurbish lodges and erect flags.

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Placing of historical markers, such as is planned by Potomac Lodge No.5. The display of museum items or significant relics. To hold meetings in historical buildings. To plan tours to historic sites and visitations with other lodges, particularly in the 13 original states. 6. The showing of available Revolutionary Era films. 7. To present the play, "The Making of the Constitution." 8. To present programs relating to the connection between Freemasonry and the growth of our country.

FLORIDA: The Grand Lodge of Florida heard its Committee on Bicentennial list 20 different ideas on how to properly observe the Bicentennial between July 4, 1975 and December 31, 1976. ILLINOIS: The Bicentennial is taking shape in Illinois. The committee reported to Grand Lodge that it recommended a speakers' bureau be formed; that letters be sent to all lodges with special Bicentennial connection; that meetings be held with lodges and appendant bodies and with the Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education. A packet of material has been prepared for all lodges. Each lodge is asked to appoint a Bicentennial Committee, that the Worshipful Masters confer with the District Deputies, secure packets, and see that all Masters and Wardens study them and make plans. Medallions are to be prepared, and an essay contest will be held. INDIANA: These two ideas from the long listing of plans in Indiana struck us as unique: Visitations to 13 Original States-Plans are under way for one Indiana lodge to visit a lodge in each of the 13 original states. This project has received the en. thusiastic endorsemcnt of all jurisdictions involved. Many are in the early stages of their planning. Two visitations have been formally approved and the lodges concerned are in direct correspondence. Lessing Lodge No. 464, Evansville, will visit

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Cincinnati Lodge No.3 at Morristown, New Jersey. Fellowship Lodge No. 681, Anderson, will visit Solomon's Lodge No. 1 at Savannah, Georgia. \Ve expect other visits to be confirmed within the next few weeks. Plays of Revolutionary Period-The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in the Valley .of Fort Wayne has made available two dramatic casts for the presentation of the Revolutionary play "John Brent" before lodges and other groups. The two casts are made up of brethren who reside in Marion. It is pleasing to announce that the first request for a booking came from Vincennes Lodge No.1.

NEW JERSEY: The Grand Lodge of New Jersey passed a $1.00 assessment for one year only to help finance the work of its Bicentennial Committee. Like many jurisdictions, New Jersey has an elaborate program for observing the Bicentennial in 1976. NORTH CAROLINA: The Grand Lodge of North Carolina has elaborate plans for observing the Bicentennial. The principal feature of the suggestions of the 76 Committee that appeals to us is the urgent participation of each lodge. Each lodge is to have an active 76 Committee. Coins are being struck in bronze and silver, and a history of Masonry in North Carolina is being readied. PENNSYLVANIA: The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has an active 1976 Committee. It reported that a new medallion commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the nation was being struck; that a special lapel pin was being designed and was to be processed for 1976. Lodges were being encouraged to schedule special church services for 1976. Special activities for 1976 were planned for such areas as Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Ligonier, and other locations in the state. A color booklet was being printed showing the Philadelphia Masonic Temple, and the other locations where the Grand Lodge had met. Other suggestions were: That a 1976 Committee Fund was established in 1969 whereby $25,000.00 was appropriated each year for expenses incurred by the 1976 Committee. That renovations of the interior and exterior of the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia, have been underway since 1970 in an effort to have our famous Masonic Temple in readiness for the Masonic activities and tourist traffic during 1976. That special programs were being prepared for the use of the Symbolic lodges at their stated meetings in 1976. That the Conference of Grand Masters of North America would be held in Philadelphia the third week of February 1976. That special visitations from other jurisdictions were being scheduled for 1976. That the Northeast Conference on Masonic Education and Libraries and the Northeast Conference of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries were being scheduled for Philadelphia in 1976. That the Grand Lodges of the other 12 original colonies were invited to arrange Masonic exhibits in the Grand Banquet Room of the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia, for several months during 1976.

WASHINGTON: The Grand Lodge of Washington heard the8e recommendations from its Bicentennial Committee: A. That the Grand Masters of 1975 and 1976 make proclamation declaring the weeks of Julv 4, 1975 and 1976 Renewed Americanism Weeks.

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B. That each lodge or district plan and hold a picnic on or about July 4, 1976 with an appropriate Americanism theme. C. That the Grand Secretary, with the approval of the elective Grand Lodge Officers, develop an appropriate dues card depicting the theme of our great Bicentennial. D. That each lodge or temple clean up and paint up for this great occasion and erect a flag pole or staff, if this has not been done, and fly the flag every day during the Centennial year. E. The Public Schools Committee encourage an essay on Americanism from each applicant for the School Awards Program for the years 1975 and 1976. F. That every individual Mason should be encouraged to compile appropriate historical and patriotic addresses. These addresses should be for closed or open meetings and the Research and Education Committee should have this list from every lodge. Individual lodges with adequate manpower should prepare themselves to present plays or dramas of a historical or patriotic theme. Suggestions may be obtained from this committee. G. That this Grand jurisdiction of :Free and Accepted Masons proclaim that the Bicentennial year will commence July 4, 1975 and end December 31, 1976.

WYOMING: The early plans of the Bicentennial Committee of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming called for the appearance of the then Vice President of the United States as a part of the observance. Since events changed all this, the following motion by Bro. Harland C. Benedict was made, seconded and carried: "Since in the early part of the plans of this Centennial has been so successful it was the understanding of many of the brothers that the Vice President, Bro. Gerald Ford would be in attendance. Since the rapid and historic turn of events prevented this appearance of our now President Ford, and since he sent us congratulations and best wishes it is my proposal to this Grand Lodge before we recess that we send him a letter of congratulations and best wishes. This letter was given to us by another eminent brother, our Senator Clifford P. Hansen, and I propose this Grand Lodge send him an appropriate letter of congratulations and best wishes in his high office of the presidency of the United States." Motion seconded and carried.

BLOOD BANK MAINE: The Blood Bank Program of the Grand Lodge of Maine is doing a great service to the Fraternity. Here is a portion of the report of its activities the past year: This program is only for the replacement of blood credits to out-of-state hospitals and blood banks for Maine Masons and their immediate families. It is entirely separate and distinct from the Maine Masonic Blood Bank which operates at the local lodge and district levels and handles blood credit transfers in the State of Maine. Each lodge must donate one pint of blood or $15.00 each year to be paid up to date in the Maine Masonic Blood Credit System. This year over 80 percent of our lodges are paid up to date compared to less than 50 percent a year ago. Our goal for 1974 is to have 100 percent of our lodges paid up to date. Number of lodges paid up to date Number of lodges in arrears Gain over last year..... .................... Amount of money on hand (Androscoggin County Savings Bank,

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Total Credits in Maine Masonic Blood Credit System, 323 pints. Lewiston) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $1,007.79 MARYLAND: The Blood Donor Committee of Maryland had a most interesting report for the Grand Lodge. In part it said: Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.

Paul Chrismah, John H. B. Latrobe Lodge No. 165 (Special Award) 9 Gallons Henry Suter, Warren Lodge No. 51 3 Gallons Robert E. L. Schneider, Adherence Lodge No. 88 3 Gallons 3 Gallons Charles P. Arbogast, Adherence Lodge No. 88 Harry E. Faul, Arcana Lodge No. 110 ... 3 Gallons Howard G. Collison, Waverly Lodge No. 152 3 Gallons James C. Busick, Highland Lodge No. 184 .... 3 Gallons Terry W. Bowers, Highland Lodge No. 184 . . . . . . . .. 3 Gallons John T. Mogg, Mt. Nebo Lodge No. 229 3 Gallons

Brother Chrisman, congratulations on the outstanding service you have rendered to the Blood Donor Committee of the Grand Lodge of Maryland in contributing nine gallons of life-giving blood for the benefit of the Craft generally. The Board of Managers through the efforts of R.W. Deputy Grand Master J. Thomas Middleton presents you with this certificate of appreciation and hopes that every time you look at it it will give you a deep sense of satisfaction that you have cont.ributed so much for the benefit of humanity.

BROTHERHOOD CONNECTICUT: The Grand Lodge of Connecticut heard this from its Committee on Brotherhood: In recognition of the need for all brothers to participate, the successful seminars scheduled statewide have been held. Each of our Brother Masons who attended these meetings, along with the brothers from the Knights of Columbus, Prince Hall Masons and B'nai B'rith seemed determined to bccome involved. To assure a continuity in this very vital BJ.A. movement we have stressed that the three top officcrs of each organization should become aware of all activities which are presently being sponsored, and all future worthwhile endcavors that are being planned. Thus we will cement a stronger fraternal bond of brotherhood amongst those participating organizations in our state.

BUILDINGS LOUISIANA: The Grand Lodge of Louisiana reports problems meeting the necessary expenses of the Grand Lodge building. Approximately one and one-half floors of the 16-story building are used for Masonic purposes. The balance is rental property from which income is derived. The approximately 8,000 brethren living in New Orleans are reluctant to pay the $7.00 per member, per annum, which was proposed. This is the same story we hear in almost all of the metropolitan areas where Masonry supports large temples. The costs are soaring, and no relief is in sight. We know of many lodges paying far more than that suggested for the brethren on the Grand Lodge building in New Orleans. This does not mean that heavy expenses are desirable. It does mean to us that we may face even greater problems with our big temples and small ones in the near future, both from the standpoint of maintenance and from taxation.

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BURIAL OF ENTERED APPRENTICE OR FELLOW CRAFT DELAW ARE: The Board of General Purposes of the Grand Lodge of Delaware reported on a study made as a result of a suggestion by the Grand Master that some form of funeral service be authorized for Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts. Their findings were: "This right of burial has never been accorded to Entered Apprentices or Fellow Crafts. "Book III of Mackey's Jurisprudence of Freemasonry, the author states that the right of burial is one of the most important rights of Master Masons. Entered Apprentices are not entitled to the honors of Masonic burial, nor can they join in paying those honors to a deceased Master Mason, and Fellow Crafts possess no more rights and prerogatives than do Entered Apprentices. Mackey cites Preston who sums it up as follows: 'No Mason can be interred with the formalities of the Order, unless it be at his own special request, . . . nor unless he has been advanced to the third degree of Masonry, from which restriction there can be no exception. Fellow Crafts or Entered Apprentices are not entitled to the funeral obsequies."

The Board of General Purposes made no recommendation for change.

CHARGE TO CANDIDATE COLORADO: The Grand Lodge of Colorado would seek to change one of the charges to a candidate that has been in existence for a long time. The report reads: WHEREAS: The language of the 1968 and previous editions of the Colorado Craftsman contain ambiguous wording relating to solicitation for members; and WHEREAS: A revision of the former wording has been made without approval of the Grand Lodge; Be It Therefore Resolved: That the ambiguous wording in the second paragraph of Page 13 of the 1968 edition of the Colorado Craftsman which reads: Do you seriously declare, upon your honor, that unbiased by the improper solicitation of friends, and uninfluenced by mercenary motives, you freely and voluntarily offer yourself a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry? Be changed to read as now printed in the 1971 Revision: Do you seriously declare, upon your honor, that unbiased by the solicitation of friends, which is improper; and uninfiuenced by mercenary motives, you freely and voluntarily offer yourself a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry? The italicized portion represents the proposed revision. Respectfully and fraternally submitted, Custodians of the Work Committee CARL E. LESSING LE MONO L. JENKYNS JOHN P. BURKE Given under my hand and the seal of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Colorado this 6th day of November, A.D. 1973, A.L. 5973. SjDEAN C. SETfLE DEAN C. SETfLE, Grand Secretary Amendment Defeated.

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CHARITIES ARKANSAS: The Board of Charities reported to the Grand Lodge of Arkansas that during the year $1,642.50 was expended for continuing cases of outside charity, $1,332.00 was expended for emergency cases and that other expenses were $83.43. ONTARIO: It was reported to the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario that during the past year $60,000 was appropriated for benevolences, but, after paying 152 grants, with a little more than $1,500 refund, a total of $57,123.30 was expended by Grand Lodge. There probably is no way of knowing what the expenditures of the individual lodges were during the same period of time. Our brethren in Ontario certainly practice charity. TASMANIA: We were impressed by the kind and number of beneficiaries included in the report of the Board of Benevolence to the Grand Lodge of Tasmania for the first six-month period. It was reported by the President of the Board that some $6,188 had been distributed to 20 needy cases; this being in addition to $65 each at Christmas time. Also, $2,780 had been distributed in Southern Tasmania to the needy there. It appears that various funds provide this type of assistance. It was noted that one fund had a principal balance of $3,785 and the interest on this account stood at $2,010. We presume that only the interest is distributed.

CHRISTIAN FLAG INDIANA: Since Eastern Star chapters in Indiana require the presence of the Christian Flag, which is not always put away after meetings with the other O.E.S. paraphernalia, it has posed a bit of a problem in some instances. The Grand Master had these comments: In each Eastern Star chapter in the state, a required article of paraphernalia is the Christian Flag. This is the result of a program in the Star a few years ago when the Worthy Grand Patron promulgated the placing of the Christian Flag in the chapter room, along with other symbolic equipment. This program was without the approval of your Grand Lodge. In some cases, after a chapter meeting, when the accouterments are removed, the Christian Flag is left in the lodge room on the left of the Master's station in the East. Some of our brethren take a rather firm stand that the Christian Flag should remain in the lodge room at all times. In my mind, there are several reasons why that flag should be removed when the emblems and paraphernalia of the Star are taken from the lodge room. Our Masonry is based upon the Old Testament and the Christian Flag is of the New Testament. We preach the universality of Masonry and in our Craft over the world are men of many faiths, having a belief in one God. That God may be called by another name, but if they profess belief in monotheism, we welcome them as brothers. Jews, Mohammedans, Buddhists, all belong in our Fraternity. The fact there does not happen to be a Mohammedan or a Jew or a Buddhist in our particular lodge does not change our basic philosophy.

CONCURRENT JURISDICTION ALABAMA: The Grand Master of Alabama recommended concurrent jurisdiction:

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Each year the Grand Master receives numerous complaints about lodges not following edicts in reference to waiver of jurisdiction. Some men never joined a lodge because they couldn't join the lodge of their choice. There are many other reasons that led me to make the following recommendation: A committee should be appointed to draft legislation to change the Constitution whereby concurrent jurisdiction throughout the state will be established. The Jurisprudence Committee recommended that the proposition to adopt concurrent jurisdiction be referred to a special committee and held over for another year. Adopted as recommended. IOWA: The Grand Lodge of Iowa failed to adopt concurrent jurisdiction, but did refer the matter to the Long-Range Planning Committee for further study and report at the next annual communication of the Grand Lodge. MINNESOTA: The Grand Lodge of Minnesota heard a number of resolutions and amendments to the same which referred to concurrent jurisdiction. One even included adjoining jurisdictions, under certain conditions. It was held over until the 1975 annual communication.

CORNERSTONES ARIZONA: Much has been written about the laying of cornerstones by the Masonic Fraternity. The following was found in the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Arizona, which may be of interest to our readers: Freemasons lay cornerstones with corn, wine, and oil and in the hollowed center put the book, the picture, the coin, the newspaper, etc. unknowing that these are the remains of the ancient superstitions that without a human sacrifice to provide a protective ghost to haunt the building it will fall. The familiar practice of dedicating, constituting and consecrating a new building with corn, wine and oil has its roots in the ancient foundation sacrifice. The involvement of Freemasonry in the laying of cornerstones dates back almost to the inception of the Fraternity. In 1722, only five years after the founding of the Grand Lodge of England, the first modern Masonic cornerstone laying was reported in a newspaper of the day. The article notes that "As the First Stone of the foundation underground of the church of St. Martins was laid by the Bishop of Salisbury; so the first stone of the foundation above ground was laid with a great deal of ceremony by the Society of Freemasons." Grand Lodges around the world have laid cornerstones on many important and noteworthy buildings, but probably nothing is dearer to the hearts of the Masons of the United States than the part played by the Grand Lodge of Maryland in laying the cornerstone of the United States Capitol. George Washington, President of the United States, was invited to preside at the ceremony. A pro路 cession including bands and an artillery unit marched in solemn dignity to the Capitol. After the ceremony the gavel used by Washington was presented to Potomac Lodge No.5. It is still preserved in a glass-fronted vault in Riggs National Bank. Likewise the Silver Trowel utilized in this celebrated ritual is in the possession of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22. Masonic participation did not cease after the laying of the first cornerstone of the Capitol. In 1851 when construction began on the Senate and House of Representative Wings, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia assisted by the Grand Master of Virginia and the President of the United States laid the stone with appropriate ceremonies. In 1932, the bicentennial of Washington's birth, Freemasonry participated in laying the third cornerstone in the Capitol. Preceding the ceremonies was a procession of 2,000 Masons and 8,000 citizens

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representing other organizations. Finally the last and most recent ceremony was held in 1959 when President Eisenhower and the Grand Master of the District of Columbia laid the fourth cornerstone. In each of these ceremonies the trowel and gavel employed by George Washington in 1793 to lay the first cornerstone were used. Masons have actively laid the cornerstones of many other governmental buildings, but to recite such a list would be meaningless and tiresome. However, it might not be amiss to indicate that the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maryland in 1792, one year before the Capitol was started, laid the cornerstone for the White House, and in 1848 the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia was asked to preside at the cornerstone ceremony for the Washington Monument. Masonic participation in cornerstone laying has not always involved buildings. One of the most interesting ceremonies was conducted in 1867 by the Grand Lodge of Illinois assisted by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. A large concourse of brethren laid the "cornerstone" on the fifth pier of the railroad bridge extending across the Mississippi River from Quincy, Illinois, to West Quincy, Missouri. A crowd of 2,500 clung to the pier or stood on barge platforms ferried to the middle of the river. The officers of the Grand Lodge of Illinois conducted the solemn ceremony after which everyone was ferried back to shore without the loss of a man. Many people who are not Masons have their curiosity aroused because Masonic lodges are frequently invited to perform their traditional rites at the laying of a cornerstone. Some are interested in the history of the ceremonies. Others would like to know the significance of this ancient and honorable custom. Some people not familiar with Freemasonry question why the Masonic lodge and not other fraternal orders has been chosen to perform such ceremonies. Possibly the following observations on the philosophy of Freemasonry will help to answer these queries. Modern Freemasonry is the custodian of the symbolic use of the builders' tools, arts, ceremonies, and tradition. It applies these to the teaching of moral concepts and those standards of conduct which are approved by all virtuous men who believe in a Divine Creator. Operative craftsmen hewed, squared, and laid the stones which formed the noble structures of antiquity and the soaring cathedrals of the Middle Ages. Their creations were more than mere piles of bricks and of granite; they were symbols of man's persistent desire to establish order and harmony in the building of a civilization. Modern Freemasonry's purpose is that of the builders: to construct and never to destroy; to erect an intangible "building" of benevolent love and harmonious understanding. Speculative Freemasons, therefore, symbolically lay the cornerstones of public buildings to remind the nation's citizens of the purposes for which those edifices are erected. Because of its inherited forms and traditions' it is the organization most suitably equipped to perform such ceremonies. Freemasonry has never assumed an exclusive right to "level the corner" but whenever invited to perform such labor, it has done it with matchless symbolism and beauty. Masonic lodges have been requested to perform these rites because the Order is founded upon the soundest moral principles; the lessons it teaches are of the .purest, most ennobling character. Its insistence on a belief in God, the creator of all men, is completely harmonious with the ideals of a nation which adopted for its motto the simple but profound declaration, "In God We Trust."

CUBA GEORGIA: The Grand Lodge of Georgia adopted the following: Be It Enacted, That the 1963 Masonic Code be amended by adding Section 8SB as follows: The Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Georgia withdrew fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Cuba on May 20, 1963

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together with its subordinate lodges and the members thereof. No member of a Cuban lodge may visit or petition for affiliation with a Georgia lodge, but is eligible to petition for the degrees provided all requirements for membership are otherwise fulfilled. The provisions of this section shall not apply to Caribbean Naval Lodge, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and its members which works under a Charter from the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Massachusetts. .

DATA PROCESSING TENNESSEE: The Grand Secretary reports on the progress of the data processing of the Grand Lodge records. He said: The conversion of our Grand Lodge records to a data processing system was begun the first week of June. The NLT Corporation, with which we contracted for this service, has worked with us in a most competent and efficient manner. Their professional stail has spent many, many hours working with us to see that the system as developed would be exactly what we wanted and needed. We have just about completed the work on the active files and are now ready to undertake the conversion of the inactive files, which we must do to have a complete and accurate file. While the cost has been greater than what was originally projected, due to problems neither this office nor NLT could anticipate, we feel we will have the finest records system of any Grand Lodge in the United States. Already several other jurisdictions are making inquiries about our system and I sincerely hope I can be of as much help to them as were several other Grand Secretaries to us as we began.

DEMOLAY DELAWARE: The Grand Lodge of Delaware makes available $1,000 for the promotion of DeMolay in that jurisdiction. The DeMolay Committee told Grand Lodge that they needed three things: "Members, Men and Money." With these they believed the youth organization would prosper and grow. NEBRASKA: The Grand Master reports that since the Masonic age has been dropped to 19 years, that a number of older DeMolays have petitioned and have commented favorably on the reduction of age. NEW HAMPSHIRE: The Grand Lodge of New Hampshire supports DeMolay financially. The following account gives a good view of what is happening there. The principal fund of the DeMolay Foundation, Inc. stands as of this date at .$27,448.16 which represents a very slight increase from the 1972 report. Several of our constituent lodges have chosen to make a memorial gift to this Foundation in lieu of flowers on the death of a member of the lodge and we feel this is a very fine way to perpetuate their remembrance of a beloved brother. Notice of these memorials is always sent to the immediate family of the deceased member and we have heard from some of them that they strongly approve of this practice. We call it to the attention of all lodges and suggest it might be something for their consideration also. It was then stated that some $1,750 was awarded in scholarships.

DISCRIMINATION Much has been said in recent years about "discrimination." It has almost become identified with the racial problems in our country, which is erro路

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neous to say the least. In fact, the Masonic connotation of the word is good. M.W. Bro. Marvin E. Fowler, Past Grand Master of the District of Columbia and Secretary-Treasurer of the George 'Washington Masonic National Memorial, based a very fine address on this word when he was guest speaker at the annual banquet of the Grand Lodge of Maine. Here is a portion of that address: I live in Virginia-and I suspect that if you would ask the first 1,000 Virginians you should meet to tell you something about discrimination-some 900 would confine their replies to the racial struggle now prevalent in so many parts of our nation. They would discuss the questions of equal employment rights, integration of schools and perhaps of churches and the public accommodations portion of civil rights legislation. They would possibly discuss race riots, mass demonstrations, sit-downs, lie downs, and stall-ins. Depending on their individual point of view, they would tell you what portions of the civil rights legislation and struggle they condone and what parts they vigorously oppose. I strongly suspect that more than 90 per cent of the Virginians you meet in this day and time would not even consider any alternate definition of the term "discrimination"-nor would they discuss the term in any relation other than as a racial problem. We have heard so much about discrimination among races-that we are prone to limit our definition of the word to its relation to this familiar subject. The term "discrimination" has become somewhat corrupted by modern usage. One of its definitions is "a difference in treatment or favor, especially an unfair difference." But this is not its only definition, nor is it the preferred definition. It really means, the power of making careful distinctions-to recognize differences in values, to treat differently-distinguishing with care. I do not wish to discuss the controversial subject of racial discrimination with you tonight-I want to relate a personal experience that dealt with this subject and discuss some of its implications. In 1950 a suit was filed against the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia for "discrimination"-A non-Mason sued our Grand Lodge for $150,000 and charged that Masons had unfairly discriminated against him-eausing him to be discharged from a government position and harassing him on numerous occasions. He claimed that he had been asked to join the Masonic Fraternity and when he refused, the coworkers in his office who were Masons turned against him, giving him low efficiency ratings, disagreeable assignments and the like. He claimed that later a group of Masons interfered with his sale of some property causing financial loss. These acts, he alleged, were because Masonry requires its members to favor each other-to the unfair treatment of others. The original suit was filed in 1950 while I was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge. But the suit was filed in Rockville, Maryland, and the court ruled that it did not have jurisdiction over our Grand Lodge. The suit was filed in the District of Columbia in 1952. This was the year I was Grand High Priest of our Grand Chapter. All of the judges in our District of Columbia Courts who were Masons, disqualified themselves and the trial was held before Judge Henry Schweinhaut, a Roman Catholic. I was called to testify at the trial as an antagonistic witness, for the plaintiff wished to prove through my sworn testimony that Masons discriminate against non-Masons. Of course, this meant "unfair discrimination" acts of treating nonMasons unfairly. And one way to prove this would be to show that Masons are required to show preference to one another-resulting in unfair treatment and at the expense of others. I was on the witness stand for about one and three-fourths

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hours, during which time many questions were asked about our Grand Lodge structure, the lodges, the degree and manner of control exercised by lodges and Grand Lodges over their members. I was asked to identify as Masons various government officials, from the President and Cabinet members on down to the Bureau Chiefs and others under whom the plaintiff had worked. This was not difficultfor I could only, under oath, identify as Masons those individuals with whom I had sat in a lodge. All else would have been hearsay. I was asked what inducement we offered men to persuade them to join the Masonic Fraternity and when I replied none-was asked what induced so many men to join. It seemed that hundreds of questions were asked-but of course, there weren't that many. I was questioned at length concerning the conduct of one Mason toward another. I was specifically asked if the Masonic Fraternity exacted a promise or pledge from its members to extend favors to other members of the Fraternity. Upon testifying that no such pledge is required-I was asked if it were not true that Masons did extend favors to one another-in business and in various activities of life. Of course, we do and we not only admit it, but are proud of it. I reminded the court that such conduct-being of an entirely voluntary nature-was the same as a person hailing from a particular state showing preference for another person from that same state-Or a member of a church extending business favors to another of the same denomination. This proved to be a most fortunate line of inquiry, for later the plaintiff asked that I be required to repeat the third degree obligation since they understood that it was in this obligation that the initiate was required to swear that he would discriminate in favor of his brethren. The lawyer retained by our Grand Lodge objected, but he was overruled by the Judge and I was instructed to give the obligation in open court by the Roman Catholic Judge. Frankly, I fully expected to be held in contempt of court, and the thoughts that flashed through my mind were-What can he do to me? Can he fine me and how much? Will this jeopardize the trial against my Grand Lodge? Can he even have me locked up pending raising bail? All I could say to the Judge was, that I had already testified under oath that Masonry did not exact a pledge of discrimination from its members-and that this statement included all of the degree work and the third degree obligation. This proved to be the right response, for the Judge announced that I would not be required to give the obligation. At the conclusion of the trial, the Catholic Judge found our Grand Lodge and Masonry to be innocent of this charge of unfair discrimination. He lectured the plaintiff at some length-telling him he has imagined many things and that there was not one shred of evidence that Masons had discriminated against him. But does the Masonic Fraternity discriminate? Do you as individuals discriminate? If you do, are you ashamed of your conduct? Is it a sin to discriminate? Is this an evil that we should avoid and overcome? In an issue of the Oklahoma Mason, Bliss Kelly has an article entitled "Does Masonry Discriminate?" He points out, and I agree, that Masonry is the most discriminating fraternal organization in the world. But this is not the unfair discrimination we have been discussing. Many virtues become sins if they are overemphasized-Or if they are not controlled. A religious faith can become sinful if it is intolerant of the beliefs of others. Patriotism can be carried to such an extreme as to deny others their just rights and liberty. Freedom of the individual can become sinful if it breeds contempt for the rights of others. Discrimination is truly a virtue and should be practiced-it becomes路 sinful only when it leads to the unfair treatment of others.

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Let's take a quick look at some of the ways both you and the Masonic Fraternity practice discrimination. You discriminate-that is, recognize a differcnce in valuc-whcn you select a necktie or an Easter bonnet. You look at many and choose one-thereby rejecting all others in the store. You discriminate when you choose your friends-when you invite someone to your home for dinncr. Possibly some of you discriminated tonight when you selected your table so as to be with compatible companions. l\fany of you exhibited a rare bit of discrimination when you chose the companion to be your lifelong mate. How does Masonry discriminate? It discriminates in accepting into its mcmbership only men of good reputation and upright character-men who believe in God-men of intelligence and integrity, men who will be amenable to the teachings and philosophies of MasonryBecause we accept only such men in the Fraternity, we discriminate against atheists, against men of low moral character, against agitators, crackpots and demagogues. We discriminate against women as members, allowing none to become members of our Fraternity regardless of their good character. Within the lodge, we discriminate against partisan politics and business activity -and against sectarian beliefs. And ye~Masonry works unceasingly to improve the lot of mankind. We fight communism or any other movement that would enslave the minds of men. We oppose violence and crime. We aid in the rehabilitation of criminals. We assist the handicapped, and are charitable to thc needy. We promote obedience to law, honesty, and integrity. And though we discriminate against women-we love them, delight to be with them-share our lives with them. If Masonry did not discriminate-did not recognize differences in valucs-it would not only be impotcnt-it would have ceased to exist long ago. It is because of discrimination that it is worthwhile-that it exercises a great influence in the world-that it offers a challcnge to its members. Yes, my friends-Masonry discriminates-it recognizes differences in values. We do not discriminate unfairly-Masons have fought and died through the ages to obtain freedoms for all men. 'We insist that all men must have freedom to worship as he pleases-freedom to choose his associates-freedom to select his political leaders-freedom of education. We are proud to be members of the most discriminating Fraternity in the world, because we realize that because it does discriminate-the Masonic Fraternity has exerted a greater influence for good than any other organization in the history of mankind. Every Mason should know what duty demands of him. I thrill to think of the terrific impact on. America and the world, if cach of our some four million Masons and their families were to solidly unite in the case of freedom, integrity, justice and Americanism.

DUES AND FEES How much is Freemasonry worth to you, the individual member? How much do you pay for it? Consider these directly related questions for a moment. 'Undoubtedly you will conclude, just as we have, that there is little relationship to the small amount we pay for the privilege of membership in the Masonic Fraternity to the overall values we receive. We shall not enumerate these values, for they must be as obvious to you as they are to us.

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It would also hold perhaps that each of us would place a different set of

values on membership in Freemasonry. Let us consider the slight difference in dues and fees today to those of, say, 50 years ago. Doubtless they are very similar, and only slightly increased, if any. What other benefits do we enjoy about which we can say the same? Think about these suggestions. ARKANSAS: It was recommended in the Grand Lodge of Arkansas that the minimum dues of lodges be $6.00 and the per capita to Grand Lodge be increased from $1.50 to $2.00. CALIFORNIA: The Grand Secretary of California reports that fees for the degrees range from a low of $50.00 to a high of $215.00. Some 63 lodges charge only the minimum figure, while just路 one lodge received the top amount. The majority seem to be $75.00, $100.00 or $125.00, with the aforementioned 63 lodges charging $50.00, and 52 at the $115.00 level. From 681 lodges, this leaves the other 127 lodges to fees in between those listed. The dues structure shows a definite trend upward. The lowest amount charged by 28 lodges is listed at $12.00, and the highest of $50.00 by only two lodges. The greatest number of lodges seem to be in the $18.00 to $20.00 class, with the $15.00, $24.00 and $25.00 amounts close behind. These five levels account for 535 of the 681 lodges. Ten years ago 576 lodges charged $12.00, $15.00 and $18.00, with the majority being $15.00 and $18.00. The trend is upward. It is believed that the California figures are typical of Masonry today, and a study of other jurisdictions' dues and fees would reveal similar figures. IDAHO: The Grand Master of Idaho had these comments on the cost of becoming a Freemason: And, what about the cost of joining Masonry today? When a person has to make some sacrifices to obtain something of good quality in life like a new home with all the modern conveniences or a fine luxurious automobile, if he makes some sacrifice he will really appreciate it. Does a person joining Masonry today have to make any real sacrifices to join the l'raternity at present-day wages? At the present cost of joining Masonry, are we receiving the curious seekers who can afford to see what we have to offer but lack the real desire in their hearts to join? In checking the fees for degrees ten years ago compared to now there have been only seven lodges which have raised the fee for degrees. We are opening the doors to the Fraternity at bargain basement prices. It appears that our Fraternity no longer possesses the fine quality image because it is priced too low. What's the cost of Masonry today? Are we selling the Fraternity short?

INDIANA: The Grand Master of Indiana appointed a special committee to study the advisability of remitting dues of 50-year members. The following is a portion of the report to him: It was my pleasure to appoint a truly blue-ribbon committee: a retired Grand Lodge Insurance Agent of Record, a retired president of a large insurance company, and a retired executive of a title insurance company. These brethren did a fantastic study of the remission of dues probiem. They used the computers and actuaries of an insurance company and made an in-depth analysis themselves. The only thing about their study and the answers they gave me was that they proved me wrong. The conclusions they reached seem very

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much worth quoting "as brought out in the analysis, if the practice of remitting dues for 50-year members was discontinued for those reaching this point in the future, the difference in total income would be much less significant in the next several years. Also, to attempt to make such a change would seem impractical and would probably be doomed to failure as was a similar attempt in Missouri:'

MICHIGAN: The Grand Master of Michigan reported that many of the lodges were increasing their dues. He believed this to be a healthy condition. He believed, among other advantages, the ability of lodges to send their ''\Tardens to the Grand Communications so that they might become better qualified to serve as Masters in the years to come. He points out that a brother who thinks nothing of paying from $300 to $500 a year for membership in the country club would "blow his stack" if his lodge wanted to raise dues from $14.00 to $20.00 a year. How true, how truel He stated that Masonry was important enough that it should not be sold cheaply. NEW MEXICO: The Grand Master of New Mexico made a survey of dues and fees in his jurisdiction. He found that among the 66 lodges in his jurisdiction, 36 collected dues of less than $15.00, and 30 lodges collected from $16.00 to $30.00. Only one lodge collected the top of $30.00, and two received the lowest of $9.00. He then made a survey of fees, and found the lowest to be $50.00 collected by one lodge, and the highest to be $152.00 charged by three lodges. The median group of 22 lodges charged from $100.00 to $124.00, and 21 lodges charged from $70.00 to $89.00. Based on this study he said: "Thirty-four years ago when I took the degrees I paid $50.00. On today's economic basis that $50.00 would be about $200.00. This makes me wonder, 'Are we selling ourselves short?' Are we selling it too cheap? If it is not worth any more to us perhaps it is not worth much more to others either. I only ask that you consider it. What is Freemasonry worth on today's market?"

EASTERN STAR INDIA: The Grand Lodge of India at its Tenth Annual Communication approved a resolution to establish chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star in India. The following was the statement of the M.W. Grand Master, followed by the resolution itself, which was unanimously adopted: At. the time of the Decennial Celebration of Grand Lodge our ladies who at路 tended the celebration evidenced great interest in the establishment of the Order of the Eastern Star in India. The general consensus was that we shall stand to benefit greatly if our ladies could be "involved" in our activities in some suitable form. The Grand Secretary accordingly obtained information on the subject of the Eastern Star which is practiced in the U.S.A., Canada, Australia, Japan and the Philippines from the authorities concerned in the U.S.A. Recently a brother visited us from West Berlin and he furnished detailed information about the Order of the Eastern Star. These were considered by the Board of General Purposes in all its aspects at its meeting held in New Delhi yesterday. You will be glad to know that the Board has unanimously resolved that I should move the following Resolution as an urgent business at this Communication: "The Board having satisfied itself as to the urgent need for the establishment

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of the Order of Eastern Star in India requests the M.W. the Master to allow the following resolution to be introduced for the consideration of Grand Lodge at its Communication to be held on December 29, 1973 as an urgent business, under Rule 33 of the Book of Constitutions: WHEREAS, There is a demand for the establishment of chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star and Grand Lodge considers that it will be in the general interest of Freemasonry in India to establish such chapters; "Grand Lodge hereby sanctions the establishment of a chapter, or chapters of the Order of Eastern Star in India and resolves to extend its support to it. The Grand Secretary is hereby empowered and authorized to takc such further steps as may be necessary to establish such chapters in India as early as possible."

ECUMENISM CALIFORNIA: After the formal opening and reception of distinguished guests belonging to the Fraternity, the M.W. Grand Master opened the session to ladies, and representatives of non-member organizations. Among these we were pleased to see a representative of the Knights of Columbus. Here is the notation: KNIGHTS OF COLUM:BUS REPRESENTATIVE

The Grand Master called upon Mr. W. B. O'Connor, Junior Past State Deputy of the California State Council of the Knights of Columbus, to address the brethren. He expressed his appreciation for the second opportunity to speak to delegates at a Masonic Annual Communication. He reviewed the numerous times where the Masonic organization and the Knights of Columbus had participated jointly in areas of mutual community interest. His remarks also were l'cccived by standing ovation. MAINE: The Grand Master of Maine reported the following in address to the Grand Lodge: On Sunday, June 16, we were invited for the usual vIsItation. I was delighted to receive an invitation from Fathcr LeClair to come early and participate in the celebration of Mass. I had the pleasurc of reading the scripture during that service before meeting with our own brethren for coffee prior to Divine Services. Following the church service our Grand Lodge officers were the guests of the Knights of Columbus at their new home in Augusta. A delicious dinner was followed by in,spiring fellowship with our friends from thc Knights of Columbus. Mcetings of this nature go a long way toward dispelling some of the prejudices and misunderstandings which have stood between our great groups in the past.

EDUCATION NORTH CAROLINA: The Masonic Education Committee has prepared a new Masonic Education Manual, which they hope will be used by all lodge officers. It is suggested that the following be observed in leadership training: The Education Manual sets forth a progre.ssive learning experience. That is, if you have been appointed Junior Steward, you may expect the following experiences in leadership training: Year I-As Junior Steward you would stUdy the history of the Grand Lodge Program of Masonic Education. You would serve as a member of the Orientation Committee and would study, learn, and practice the work of that committee.

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Year 2-As Senior Steward you would review the history of the Grand Lodge Program of Masonic Education. You would serve as a member of the Lodge Committee on Masonic Education and would study, learn, and practice the work of that committee. Year 3-As Junior Deacon you would study, learn, and practice the principles of "Communication," how to relate more effectively with others. Year 4-As Senior Deacon you would study, learn, and practice the principles of "Motivating Involvement," discovering what it is that moves one to be active in the Fraternity. Year 5-As Junior Warden you would study, learn, and practice "Developing More Effective Leadership," studying the various meanings of leadership and increasing your self-confidence as a person with ever-increasing leadership responsibilities in the Lodge. Year 6-As Senior Warden you would study, learn, and practice the "Principles of Planning." In fact, you would actually begin writing down some of your plans as prospective Master of the lodge. One of the commendable features of the new manual is that it utilizes the dynamics of the small group method in the learning process. A brother attending a workshop not only listens; he participates thrQugh individual and group learning activi ties. The路 Education Manual, of course, includes other topics: the DEC and his duties, how to conduct a workshop, evaluation after a meeting, the dynamics of group discussion, resources for the Lodge Committee on Masonic Education, tips for the Master, Masonry and the Church, and the Grand Master's Award. VERMONT: The Committee on Masonic Culture and Progress reported to the Grand Lodge of Vermont on the results of its study to evaluate the

decline in membership. The committee went into detail as to numbers and percentages of increases and decreases over a period of time. Its conclusion was, "From these observations it can be seen that our losses are accelerating as the years go by." The committee finally concluded that "There are only three types of nourishment that can be counted on to produce the desired results." The committee then listed: a. Education b. Leadership c. Lodge methods and procedure The committee then devoted lengthy discussions on each topic. All in all we regard it as a very worthwhile outline for success in building and holding Masonic membership. The Grand Lodge of Vermont is fortunate to have this type of assistance.

FIFTY-YEAR BUTTONS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: The Grand Master of the District of Columbia requested each lodge to present 50-year buttons to those members ;eligible and within 90 days of the due date. This is interesting for some Grand Lodges will not present 50-year buttons until the entire 50 years has elapsed. He said: This year, I requested that the Master of each lodge present 50-year buttons to those brethren who were entitled to receive them, within 90 days of their eligibility,

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if at all possible, and advise the Grand Lodge as to the specific date they were to be presented in the lodge so that a Grand Lodge Officer could be in attendance, and I was afforded the happy privilege of presenting many of them.

MARYLAND: Many Past Grand Masters have received 50-year buttons, but seldom does this honor come to a reigning Grand Master. Such was the case, however, in Maryland (The Deputy Grand Master is speaking) : My Brethren, there is one thing I would like to call to your attention: On the 19th of March, 1923, our Most Worshipful Grand Master was raised in Cambridge Lodge. I think it is most unusual that a presiding Grand Master should receive his 50-year service award. We have Grand Masters behind us who have received their 50-year service emblem but they received it long after they were Grand Master. The Grand Lodge Line sprung a surprise on our Most Worshipful Grand Master on the 23rd of March in Ionic Lodge, and we presented him at that time with the Grand Lodge service emblem. However, we did cut a few lines of red tape, and I would not suggest that any of the Secretaries or Masters of the Symbolic Lodges try it. I hope that the Grand Secretary takes due notice and records in the proceed. ,ings that the Grand Master's 50-year service emblem was presented by special arrangement, if you will, Brother Grand Secretary.

MICHIGAN: The Grand Lodge of Michigan not only adopted a 50-year button, but also adopted a 25-year, 40-year, 60-year and a 70-year button. The several styles were displayed at Grand Lodge and approved.

FINANCIAL ALBERTA: The Grand Lodge of Alberta has a per capita problem, which may be difficult to solve. It was said: The Communication decided that the meetings were being held too late in June and ,approved an amendment to the Constitution which now sets that date a week ahead to the second Friday in June. The result is that the Seventy-First Communication will be held in Edmonton on June 11 and 12, 1976. A much debated motion was the one to increase the Grand Lodge per capita tax from $3.50 per year to $5.00 per year. The meeting passed a budget for Grand Lodge of $85,425 with an estimated income of $66,520. This left a deficit of $18,905 which could only be made up by an increase in the income from lodges. Increases in budget are inevitable in this time of inflation and not excessive when the cost of living is taken into account. The Finance Committee appeared to have done an excellent job of keeping expenses down to a minimum.

KENTUCKY: In 1973 the Grand Lodge of Kentucky heard these suggestions as to how the lodges could earn a few extra dollars. We might add that we believe this to be common practice in a number of lodges with which we are acquainted. During the months of October, November and December, all lodges send out dues notices. By February a majority of the members have paid their dues. This means, for example, a lodge of 400 has on hand $3,800 that belongs to the Grand Lodge. During the interval February to September, when the Grand Lodge is paid, what does the lodge Treasurer do with this $3,800? Why not deposit the $3,800 in a local bank or savings and loan association and earn interest? In six months, interest on $3,800 at 5 per cent is $85.00. For a lodge of 100 members, the deposit can earn $23.00. For a lodge of 1,000, the earning is

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$237. All you need is a simple savings account, one in which you can deposit and withdraw at will. The minimum intcrest you can earn is 5 per cent; with a little effort you might invest for as high as 7 per cent. Brothers, this is a painless way to earn money for your lodge.

LOUISIANA: The Grand Lodge of Louisiana increased its per capita $1.50 to be collected in 1975 for the purpose of increasing in 1976 the mileage to 8 cents, the per diem to $25.00 and the travel expense allowance to the D.D.G.M.s to $200. MISSISSIPPI: The Grand Lodge of Mississippi requires all monies remaining in the various funds at the close of the fiscal year be returned to the general fund. The procedure is more or less standard, but is good business for the Grand Lodge. FRE~SONRY-THEBUFFALO

Will Freemasonry go the way of the buffalo? Of course, there are some pessimists who profess to believe this is true. We were reminded of this when we read the most interesting address of W. Bro. Clyde A. Hawley, Jr., Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Idaho. Brother Hawley discussed the buffalo and then made some comparisons: And he was innocent. He did not attack and wantonly kill any other living animal. He did not plot and plan and scheme to take over the grazing rights of the elk, or the berry bushes of the bear. So, what happened? He was strong, courageous, organized, well路fed, and innocent. He minded his own business. For all he knew, with his tools and in his time, he was unassailable. Well, we all know the story. Man happened to the buffalo. The American Indian man had been with him for aeons, and a workable symbiotic relationship had been established between them. The "Man" that happened to the buffalo was another kind of man, the technological man, who brought with him farming technology, steam locomotive technology, metallurgical technology in the form of barbed wire, chemical technology in the form of firearms. But let's look a little deeper. It wasn't reaUy technical "Man" which happened to the buffalo. It was really only a few men; the shape-setters, the time-shifters, the openers of Pandora's boxes of mixed blessings and terrors. Among these few men were: -Leonardo da Vinci, who, in 1500, when the buffalo were going strong, predicted the shape of the future when he said, "Mathematics will be the key to mechanics and aU the natural sciences." Leonardo happened to the buffalo. -Rene DesCartes, in the early 16oos, "In order to understand something, break it down into its discrete parts and examine the parts." DesCartes happened to the buffalo. -Isaac Newton, who, in understanding the gravitational relationships between the sun and planets, happened to the buffalo in the form of his later thermodynamics. -Fahrenheit, who measured temperatures and enabled the design of chemical reactions, happened to the buffalo. -James Watts, who, in ]760, put the Promethean Fire that man had used for millenia, into an iron box and made a steam engine, happened to the buffalo. -Gcorge Stephenson, 60 years later, put thc box on wheels, the steam locomotive, and brought it directly to the buffalo.

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-A few men of government who acquired and set out to develop the buffalo lands, happened to them. -The Vermonter, Horace Greeley, whose cry of "Go West, young man," set fire to the imaginations of strong young people, happened to the buffalo. -Men with names like Remington, Winchester, Colt, Sharps, and Henry, happened to the buffalo in a very direct way. And there we have it-the beginning of the bison's demise. Against the steam engine his courage was futile. Against the Sharp's rifle, backed up by a man who killed for money, his strength and his numbers were insignificant. Against the man who homesteaded and stayed put, and marked out his territory with barbed wire, his herd was helpless. In short, the buffalo's tools did not meet the demands of the changing times. The fact that he was innocent was not enough. Two hundred years ago we could look out from this place and see the mighty beasts, answering to no one, controlled by nothing except God's. cycle of seasons. Now, we see only men with nearly all other life forms under his dominion. Could what happened to the buffalo also happen to men? To us? Let us examine that question. At about the same time that the effect of a few men were being felt by the buffalo, other men were opening more boxes. -Lavosier of I'rance, Dalton of England, and Mendeleev of Russia put together the periodic chart of the elements, which has directly affected every person in this room tonight. -Maxwell, Hertz, Marconi, Bell, Edison? Thank them, Via TV, for so much preoccupation with underarm odor. -Charles Darwin and the Wright brothers opened boxes which changed the very fabric of the world. -And then the big one-the new Promethean Fire. Just to the South beyond where the buffalo swung to the North in their great annual migration lies Alamagordo, New Mexico. In 1941, a new sight, a new sound, destruction beyond comprehension. Albert Einstein's relativity mathematics happened to us. -Right now, today, a few men in the U.S. government are happening to the whole world. We arc strong. In 1940, in this country, Buckminster Fuller calculated that each person had command of the energy equivalent of 153 slaves. By 1973 that figure had jumped to 400 slaves, with farmers having twice that. The average farmer in this country today has the energy equivalent of 800 slaves at his disposal. Oh, yes, we arc strong in that sense-much stronger than a buffalo. There is a tradeoff, of course. Whereas the Indian used 300 pounds of material goods to support him, we now have 11 lons per person, and in the process of enjoying our 11 tons, we each produce about one ton of useless waste per year. Now, how about our numbers? Mankind has gone from about one billion (one thousand million) during the lattcr heydays of the buffalo to about four billion people today, and with an estimated 6.5 billion shortly after the turn of the century. 'Ibis is amazing. When the railroads hit the West not so long ago, there was a ratio of one buffalo for every 20 people in the world. Now there is a ratio of one buffalo for every eight million pcople in thc world. -Let us now ask some further questions. -Will the advanced nuclear weaponry be our buffalo equivalent of the Sharp'S rifle? -Will a collapse of our transportation and electrical systems be the buffalo equivalent of barbed wire, keeping us from food and water? -Will a political system based on policc action or corruption be our buffalo equivalent of helplessness against the steam locomotive? Maybc. Just Maybe. It is possible.

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But the most important question is-can we survive these changing times as they occur, or will we go the way of the innocent buffalo? My answer to these questions is a resounding yes, we will survive; no, we will not follow the innocent buffalo to near extinction, because we do have tools adequate to meet the demands of our own times. We have all the buffalo had. We have the courage, we have the strength, we have the social organization, and we especially have the specialized kind of selfimposed innocence which allows us to live with each other and with ourselves; but like the buffalo, that innocence is not enough to ensure that the world will leave us alone. Plus-we have other tools, unique to us as good people. As all these changes have evolved, so have tools to meet them evolved, forged and tested in the crucible of the last 2,000 years. They have refined and sharpened and proven their worth, strength, and integrity. These tools are imbedded in the principles of Freemasonry. Indeed, these tools are the very woof and warp of Freemasonry. You Masons know the tools whereof I speak, in specific; and you ladies, I suspect, are also aware of them, perhaps in more general terms. The tools of Freemasonry arc like any other tools, they grow rusty from disuse and dull from misuse; and they are all too often mislaid, lost, forgotten. Each brother must develop his own tools, must keep them sharp and well-oiled, and he must keep them readily in hand and usc them to increase his level of craftmanship in building and shaping his own and other's lives. God has given man the perception to recognize the value and power of these tools. We must, and have, acquired them ourselves. The buffalo had no such perception, and consequently none of the necessary abstract tools which were needed to cope with circumstances beyond their immediate control. Like the buffalo, we are caught up in the web of space and time, so that we must live one day at a time. But unlike the buffalo, we can see yesterday, and can surmise and speculate about tomorrow. This gives us an unbelievably great advantage over the buffalo. We may not be able to appreciably change each and everyone of our tomorrows, but we can prepare to meet them with eyes bright, chin out, head on, and if there are enough of us standing on firm ground, and skillfully applying our tools, we can meet and eventually change an undesired trend of all the tomorrows. (Such was the case in the political arena, for example, when the Boston Tea Party occurred, which, as you know, was a purely Masonic affair.) Are you aware of the very real power and strength that is here in this room right now? I doubt it. Not unless you have reflected on the Masonic "system." I'm just beginning to get a glimmering of the real thrust of Masonic principles and ideas. The great poet John Milton, in his Paradise Lost, when he was describing how, in his own words, the Great Architect of the Universe created the world, wrote"The Omnific Word took the golden compasses, prepared in God's eternal store, to circumscribe This universe, and all created things. One foot he centered, and the other turned Round through the vast profoundity obscure, and said, Thus far extend, thus far thy bounds, This be thy first circumference, 0 world." The innocent buffalo's boundaries changed, he was not equipped to live within those boundaries, and he died and was gone. The affairs of men are in our hands. The universe is in God's hands, and it is unfolding as it should. Yes, we will have tomorrows, because whenever it becomes necessary, to whatever degree it is necessary, we of the Craft will apply our skills and tools and we will see to it,

FUNERAL DENIED FLORIDA: The following request for Masonic Services were denied:

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March 19, 1974-Sandy Springs Lodge No. 124. Request by phone from Secretary as to whether or not Masonic graveside service could be conducted in Funeral Home Chapel for a member of a Pennsylvania lodge, whose body had been cremated and sent back to Pennsylvania. There would not be a casket, a body or a grave. Ruled-No Masonic graveside service could be held.

GAINS IN MEMBERSHIP SOUTH CAROLINA: The Grand Lodge of South Carolina again reports a gain in membership. This time the net increase is a little more than 1,400. The Grand Master comments on the condition of the Craft in his jurisdiction. In part he said: We in South Carolina have been fortunate in having a large number of com路 paratively small lodges, many in small communities, which have given the Fraternity a high degree of visibility to the young men as they come of age. 'Ve have in large part been spared the situation of our brethren in the vast metropolitan areas of the country, where the complexities attendant upon urban and suburban living have in varying路 degrees submerged the visibility of Masonry. We have benefited appreciably from such factors as the holding of annual ladies night lodge banquets; public occasions such as lodge hall dedications, public in路 stallation of lodge officers, and cornerstone ceremonies; and from the increasing use, by our lodges throughout the state, of the Lodge System of Masonic Education for those who apply for degrees and for their families. It will be well when ladies night occasions and the Lodge System of Masonic Education have become an accepted part of the yearly program of all our lodges. TENNESSEE: The Committee on Masonic Education reported that the Grand Lodge has a gain in membership for the 36th consecutive time (since 1940). This year, the committee said, "We are blessed with a gain in membership of 322. This gives an all-time high of 96,375 members." The committee said, "'Ve are certain that the program conducted by your director was a vital contributing factor in the accomplishment of this net gain." The Grand Master of Tennessee had hoped for a net gain, and was pleased to note that he had realized his goal with a net gain of 550 in 1974. He also endeavored to cut down on suspensions. M.W. Bro. J. Castro Smith reported that 211 lodges had no suspensions, and honored them during the sessions of Grand Lodge.

GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD

The medallion or galvano cast in the likeness of Bro. Gerald R. Ford, President, of the United States of America, took its place as. the 14th such medallion in the George Washington Masonic National Memorial on February 17, 1975. A large attendance of Grand Masters and Grand Lodge Officers from jurisdictions across the land and beyond the seas witnessed the occasion. As is the custom in such visitations of the President careful plans were made for his arrival and his security after arrival. All were requested to remain in their seats when he appeared, but such was not the case. ~s a unit the entire audience came to its feet and continued applause for several minutes after Brother Ford reach the stage.

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Bro. Gerald R. Ford, President Raymond C. Ellis, and Secretary-Treasurer Marvin E. Fowler on stage at the Memorial. The following is an account of the remarks of Memorial President Ellis, and the brief address of the President of the United States following the unveiling of the galvano: Mr. President-my remarks today will be about as brief as those of the little girl who was asked to quote the 23rd Psalm. She said: "The Lord is my Shepherdthat's all I want." Mr. President, you are here today and that is all that we want. I simply do not have the words to express to you the sense of pride your brethren feel in that you are a member of our beloved Fraternity-the largest and most ancient upon the face of the globe. And we are honored that you are with us today and we are grateful. Anyone, my Brothers, who has been raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason is aware of the importance and the emphasis that is placed upon the word integrity. Mr. President, you represent that word-because that is one of the great and outstanding qualifications of your personal character. (Applause) . About two months ago in the New York Times, you were paid what I consider to be a great compliment by James Reston, the columnist. Mr. Reston said that no matter with whom you were dealing on domestic matters-whether members of the Senate or the House, or heads of departments--even though you didn't reach an agreement, the people with whom you dealt recognized your personal integrity. And then, Mr. Reston went on to say that in your discussion of problems with foreign nations-whether West Germany, or Canada, or Israel-even though those representatives didn't get what or all they wanted-they came away with a good feeling, because they knew they were dealing with an honest man. Mr. President, the Supreme Architect of the Universe has endowed you with the sound judgment and wisdom to discern what is right-plus the determination to

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do what is right. You have conviction~nd what is more important-you have the courage of those convictions. Mr. President-it is the earnest and fervent prayer of your brethren, and the rank and file of our people throughout the length and breadth of this great and good land, that our Divine and Beneficent Heavenly Father, with Whom there is no variableness, neither shadow of turning, Who holds all of us in the hollow of His hand, and Who has promised, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee-will guide and protect you, lead and direct you, and ever keep you ~nd your beloved family under the protecting shelter of His wings of light and love. (Applause) Brethren-The President of The United States: (Applause) ItEMARKS OF TIlE P1tESIDENT, BROTHER GERALD R. FoRD

M.W. Brother Ellis, M.W. Brother Fowler, Grand Masters and other officers of the Fraternity, Brothers and friends: Let me, at the outset, express my deepest personal gratitude to Brother Ellis for his more than generous observations and comments, and I truly hope that my performance in the future will bear out the comments that he has made concerning the past. I am deeply grateful for those very kind words. The dedication of this medallion gives me a great personal pleasure and, 'of course, is an honor that I will always cherish. When I took my obligation as a Master Mason-incidentally with my three younger brothers-I recalled the value my own father attached to that order. But I bad no idea that I would ever to added to the company of the Father of our Country and 12 other members of the order, who also served as Presidents of the United States. Masonic principles-internal, not external-and our order's vision of duty to country and acceptance of God as Supreme Being and guiding light have sustained me during my years of government service. Today, especially, the guidelines by which' I strive to become an upright man in Masonry give me great personal strength. Masonic precepts can help America retain our inspiring aspirations while adapting to a new age. It is apparent to me that the Supreme Architect has set out the duties each of us has to perform, and I have trusted in His will with the knowledge that my trust is well-founded. As our Nation approaches its 200th anniversary, we do live in very challenging times. It was almost 200 years ago in the darkest days of our war for independence that George Washington answered a question that is sometimes asked today. The question is whether things are as bad as some say. George Washington answered, and I quote: "We should never despair. Our situation before has been unpromising and has changed for the better, so I trust it will again. If new difficulties arise, we must only put forth new exertions and proportion our efforts to the exigency of the times." Let us today rededicate ourselves to new efforts as Masons and as Americans. Let us demonstrate our confidence in our beloved Nation, and a future that will flow from the glory of the past. When I think of the things right about America, I think of this order with its sense of duty to country, its esteem for brotherhood and traditional values, its spiritual high principles and its humble acceptance of God as the Supreme B.eing. Today, we honor our first President, who was also our first Masonic President. In a letter in 1798, to the Grand Lodge of Maryland, Washington used some words which are now especially appropriate. Washington told the order that he "conceived it to be the indispensable duty of every American to come forward in support of the government of his choice and

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to give all the aid in his power towards maintaining that independence, which we have so dearly purchased." Such involvement by every American is as essential today as it was in George Washington's Day. I express to all of you my deepest thanks for this tribute and I ask that we resolve together to honor George Washington and America by perpetuating the na路 tional heritage he engendered through the principles which guide our orderfriendship, morality and brotherly love. I thank you very, very much. (Applause)

MAINE: The Grand Master of Maine placed before his lodges the urgent request that they become 100 per cent lodges in their contributions to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. Here is a portion of his report to Grand Lodge: ]\-faine contributed $868 to the Operations Fund and $2,229 to the Endowment Fund, bringing our total calculated contributions to $95,691 for Operations and $39,486 fOl" the Endowment Fund. G.M. Glassmire felt that the Grand Lodge of Maine Endowment Contributions should he completed if at all possible, so he made one of his programs an emphasis of this project and so advised his District Deputy Grand Masters. The response of the District Deputies and the lodges during this past year has been most gratifying. The above total of $2,229, paid in one year, is the best since 1968.

He also reported several districts were 100 per cent, and more were coming in all the time. We wish them w~ll and know they will reach their goal. MARYLAND: Bro. William M. Koenig presented the following resolution to begin a ceremony to honor John H. Hessey, Past Grand Master: WHEREAS, Bro. Past Grand Master John Hamilton Hesse)' has had a long and meritorious record of 54 years of service to Masonry; and WHEREAS, Brother Hessey has continuously served on this Board of Managers with great distinction for 37 years since 1935; and WHEREAS, He has labored for his Maryland brothers in numerous capacities, and has constantly given us the benefit of his extensive knowledge in the fields of law and finance; and WHEREAS, Brother Hessey presided over the Grand Lodge of Maryland as Most WorshipfUl Grand Master leaving a record of great accomplishment and progress from 1938 until 1940; and WHEREAS, He has exemplified the noble virtues and principles upheld by our Fra路 ternity throughout his entire Masonic life; and now therefore be it Resolved, That this Board of Managers in token of our love and esteem for Brother Hessey adopt this testimonial as an expression of appreciation for all he has done for us, and especially acknowledging his selfless service to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, from which he recently retired after serving with unusual devotion as its President during the past 12 years. It. is signed Philip B. Matthews, \1ost Worshipful Grand Master, attest, Gerald M. Pine, Right Worshipful Grand Secretary. (The testimonial and a package containing a silver plate were taken handed to M.W. Past Grand Master John H. Hesseyat the Altar.)

The border of the plate was inscribed: "Presented to John H. Hessey"~his own signature, he didn't know it, but it is there just the same-"Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Maryland and

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Past President of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association for his unusually devoted service to Masonry. M.W. Brother Hessey Responded: Brethren, this is indeed a surprise. I never had such a surprise. When one works for Masonry he never has any hopes or expectations of reward, but I want to say to you your friendship and your fellowship as manifested here this evening shall always remain in my heart. I have enjoyed traveling, of course, and I am always happy to come back to Maryland and look at Maryland Masons and compare them with others and find how much we do in this state that is not done in others. I appreciate deeply this token of your love and affection this evening. I hope that the Lord will spare me for a few more years-as a matter of fact I just had three doctors look me over in the last few weeks and they all said I was all right, so you may have to put up with me a little longer. I thank you. VERMONT: The Grand Lodge of Vermont is endeavoring to do its part to support the memorial. Here is a portion of the report to the Grand Lodge, and the plea for financial assistance by the Vermont Chairman: The George Washington Memorial is now completed. In order to maintain it properly on income from endowment funds they desire to increase this fund by approximately $1.5 million. To accomplish this they will need the cooperation of all Grand Lodges. We have sent a letter to all our lodges asking them to contribute $10.00 per lodge plus $1.00 per member on a voluntary basis. If all lodges comply, we will fulfill our portion of this fund. In addition the Association is asking Masons to take out life memberships at $100 each or to make donations of $1,000 each. We hope every Mason in our Grand Lodge will contribute as liberally as he can without inconvenience to himself.

GOVERNORS AND GRAND LODGE ALABAMA: Governor George C. ''Vallace was introduced and addressed the Grand Lodge of Alabama. He stated that he looked forward to this occasion. His address was interrupted several times with applause. He is a member of all Masonic bodies in Alabama. DELAWARE: Past Grand Masters William H. Cantwell and Charles E. Daniels escorted R.W. Bro. Governor Sherman W. Tribbitt of the State of Delaware to the Altar where he was received by the Grand Master, after which he was conducted to the East. He addressed. the Grand Lodge. In his comments the Governor said that he was aware that politics had no place in Freemasonry. He stated, hO'wever, that he believed every true Mason should take a serious look at the world situation and, especially, the situation being displayed here at home. He stated that we must not take a "let John do it," attitude, but should take an active part in the governing of our several communities, state and nation. We are glad this governor is a Mason. VIRGINIA: The Grand Lodge of Virginia was not only visited and addressed by the Governor of Virginia, but also the Lieutenant-Governor as

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well. (Missouri readers will find it interesting that the latter is the Honorable John Dalton-the same as the late Missouri governor.) The Most Worshipful Grand Master, William Conway Vaughan, recognized the presence of the Honorable John Dalton, Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia, who had attended the Grand Master's Breakfast earlier that morning. The Governor of the Commonwealth, His Excellency, Mills E. Godwin, Jr., was introduced by the Most Worshipful Grand Master.

GRAND LODGE SEAL NEW MEXICO: The Grand Master of New Mexico discovered that the seal of his Grand Lodge had the square and compasses set in the First Degree. He said: Shortly after I was installed my attention was called to the form of the Seal of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico. Although I had seen the seal in printed form many times, I guess that I had never really looked at it closely. I had not noticed that the square and compasses were set in the First Degree, with the square above the compasses. I discussed the matter with R.W. Bro. Ronald路 Brinkman, Grand Secretary, who had done some previous study about it. He had found the description of the seal in the first Grand Lodge proceedings. You will see this description on the placemat at your place at the banquet on Monday evening. Sometime later an article by R.E. Compo Lewis J. Birt of New Jersey appeared in The Royal Arch Mason magazine, Vol. XI, No.6, Summer 1974. Companion Birt was exhibiting the seals of all the United States jurisdictions in a study to show how each was related to Royal Arch Masonry. I studied the seal of each state to determine how the square and compasses were placed. I found that seven states: namely, Arkansas, Delaware, New Mexico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin were all set in the First Degree; that Louisiana,. Maine and Texas were set in the Second Degree; that 14 were set in the Third Degree; that 16 had no square and compasses as such and that seven were entirely indistinguishable. Some of the pictures were difficult to see and I could have made an error Or two. I am indebted to Companion Birt and The Royal Arch Mason magazine for the pictures.

GRAND MASTER'S AUTOMOBILE MISSISSIPPI: The Grand Lodge of Mississippi provides the Grand Master with an automobile during his tenure in office. The Finance Committee made the following recommendation, which was adopted: We recommended that the keys to the car purchased by the Grand Lodge for the use of the Grand Master this year, be turned over to the incoming Grand Master and that this automobile be traded by him, at his discretion, on a new car of equal value and equipment, and that he be allowed to draw on the general fund of the Grand Lodge for the cost of this trade, including tags and insurance.

HAWAnAN MASONRY The 50th state appears to have ten active lodges with a combined memo bership of approximately 3,177. It is interesting to note that these lodges are under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of California, which endeavors to serve them with the same attention as it does the other lodges under its

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jurisdiction. The Grand Master reports the Annual Hawaiian Visit and the Grand Lecturer devotes more than a printed page to his efforts in the islands, and concludes with this praise for the work of the brethren in Hawaii: Masonry in Hawaii continues to prosper. This is not to say that the Hawaiian lodges are without problems, for in varying degrees, the same problems which plague the Mainland lodges are present in the Islands. Some of their problems, both in Ritual and administration, were solved in our schools and discussions while in the Islands. These visitat'ions serve a very worthy purpose, for they give our Hawaiian brethren active assurance of the total and complete support of their brothers on the Mainland. Mere words are insufficient to describe the depth of true Brotherly Love and affection which is demonstrated in every Hawaiian lodge, and by every member thereof. Mark Twain described Hawaii as "the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean." This quotation is accurate but incomplete. To it should be added "and manned by the most magnificent crew in God's Creation." To those warm and wonderful Masons of Hawaii-Mahalo nui loa ... Apparently our Hawaiian brethren are performing a wonderful service to Freemasonry under the direction of the Grand Lodge of California.

HISTORICAL MARKERS INDIANA: The Grand Officers of Indiana dedicated three historical markers. How many jurisdictions have similar spots that should be set aside? The first was on June 2, 1973, when a marker was dedicated at the former site of Bridgeport Lodge No. 162. The inscription on the marker reads, "Site of 'Masonic 'Well: During westward migration along old National Road, thousands of horses were watered at this widely known public watering place. Town pump and trough maintained as a community service by Bridgeport Lodge No. 162, F. & A.M., organized 1854." The second historical marker was dedicated by R.W. Bro. Frank J. Krug, Deputy Grand Master, on October 8, 1973, at Cutler. The inscription reads: "Wild Cat Lodge No. 311, F. & A.M. Organized June 25, 1864, the Lodge used the third floor of the Adams' Mill as meeting place until autumn 1867-one of two known Masonic Lodges in Indiana to have started life in a flour mill." The third was dedicated on April 13, 1974 at Moores Hill. The inscription reads: "Moore Hall. Original college building directly southwest of this point, was erected 1854-56 with financial assistance by Freemasons of Allen Lodge No. 165, who used third floor as meeting hall until edifice was destroyed by fire 1915." While not a marker, as such, the Schofield House is credited as being the birthplace of the Grand Lodge of Indiana. During the past year it was purchased by the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, and is being made into a Masonic Shrine. A non-profit foundation was formed to look after it, under the title of the Masonic Heritage Foundation. On March 15, 1974 it became a legal entity. It is proposed that the Grand Lodge help the Scottish' Rite to support the Foundation. Fifteen thousand dollars was appropriated to assist with this project in Madison, and a special program was held there on April 19, 1975. OKLAHOMA: The Grand Lodge of Oklahoma placed the following marker:

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THE M.W. GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. This historical marker, dedicated October 5, 1974, to commemorate the convention to organize the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory, held at Caddo, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, October 5, 6, and 7, 1874, including election and installation of first Grand Lodge Officers, and first meeting of the Grand Lodge, after organization. M.W. G. McPHERSON, GRAND MASTER 1874 M.W. J. C. WARNER, GRAND MASTER 1974

HISTORICAL INTERLUDE IN MEXICO From the pen of the well-informed Past Grand Master of the York Grand Lodge M.W. Alexander G. ''''ygard comes this bit of unique Mexican Masonic history: "EL RITO NACIONAL MEXICANO": THE MEXICAN NATIONAL RITE

Every country, land, and nation has its own distinguishing characteristics; its own particular scenic attractions, its own special "flavour." Those of us privileged to live in Mexico, whether by birth or by design, know and revere all of Mexico's many faceted beauties, her mountains, seacoasts, jungles, and deserts ... the exotic colour of her fruits and flowers . . . the very nature and unique charm of her people. Such familiar details bring us to one certain conclusion . . . This Is Mexico." Even in her Masonic history we find the same stamp, for there are certain episodes uniquely and unmistakably labelled "Made in Mexico." I refer in particular to the history of the Rito Nacional Mexicano ... the Mexican National Rite. Last year we pointed out the establishment of the York Rite in 1825, in protest against the political bent of the Scottish Rite. However, a few short months later, due to acceptance of candidates whose main qualification was their being against the Scots, rather than their having true Masonic aspirations, the Yorks found themselves practically in the same boat they had so recently abandoned. So it was that five Scottish Riters and four Yorks made their own schism with the aim of establishing a new and pure order, completely unpolluted by political atmosphere. Their first problem was the lack of a sponsoring or Mother Body, since both Rites were at the moment in complete agreement to disagree. However, basing themselves on the same pre-ordained rights as English Masonry came into being, the nine brave brethren, plus a few additional cohorts, held their Founding Congress on August 22, 1825. Their objectives and landmarks were to be: 1. Complete independence from any other Rite. 2. Their corporate structure was to be a Grand East plus the National Grand Lodge of Mexico (Gran Logia Nacional Mexicana) . 3. Their symbolic degrees 'were to be the three universally recognized, followed by six higher degrees. 4. Any five regular lodges could found its own Grand Lodge in any state where no other Grand Lodge existed. 5. Their aims to be . . . "to work for the advancement of virtue and the elevation of mankind ... and for the harmony of the true fraternity." Five lodges were chartered by the Founding Congress and on March 26, 1826, the first Mexican National Grand Lodge was established under the name "La Luz" . . . more distit~ctively, "The Light." The first Grand Master was Guillermo Gardett. By 1830 the Rite was extremely popular and populous, and, times being as they

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were, extremely patriotic as well. There now existed a second G.L. in Guadalajara with seven subordinate bodies, plus a third in Toluca with six lodges. In 1833 the General Assembly of Grand Lodges of El Rito Nacional Mexicano published its political program for all the world to see. Among others, their aims included: Freedom of speech and press, free public education, the abolishment of convents and monasteries, rights of civil marriage, abolition of the death penalty, positive defense of all national borders. Such highly vaunted standards were considered in that era the mouthings of madmen; the National Rite had flung its gauntlet in the national political ring; and in so doing, had flung it in the very face of the Roman Catholic Church. We must remember the historical scene. Mexican Independence from Spain had been won in 1821; the local clergy were free from Spain and their relations with Rome were lip service, favours when needed were openly purchased; their wealth was as yet untouched by revolutions. Historians estimate their accumulated properties at a worth of some $180,000,000 and annual income of more than a fat $10,000,000 . . . this at a time when bed, board, and care of a mounted steed was available in the state of Kentucky for the sum of 25 cents per day. Such was the wealth and influence of the Santa Iglesia that the very men who espoused Masonic principles had themselves been educated and formed in its rituals and doctrines. Their bravery and dedication of purpose are therefore all the more to be admired. From the very moment of their Assembly in 1833 the Mexican National Rite became an active political group, the very opposite of the purpose of their foundation. In its ranks were included many illustrious members, including the Benemerito of the Americas, Benito Juarez, cabinet ministers, head of state. Inasmuch as our neighbor to the North has its legends and traditions regarding Masonic contribution to its early struggle for freedom, from the Boston Tea Party to Paul Revere's ride, so does the history of the Rito Nacional Mexicano reflect the efforts of Masonic brethren of that period to aid and uplift their social surroundings. Then came the invasion of Mexico in 1847; since the Rite was particularly patriotic, practically all lodges were abandoned, as were those of the Scottish and the York. Here again, on battlefields of brethren, there have remained historic and legendary examples of lives being saved by the expedient use of a fraternal Masonic sign. Evacuation of the city of Mexico took place in May, 1848, and two months later, July of the same year, saw resumption of activities by the "Gran Oriente." Individual lodges resumed their labours as well, although their forces never regained the same substance and strength. In 1850 a plague of cholera struck Mexico; this, as well, decimated the ranks of the Rite. Then in 1855, Santa Anna, a selfstyled, "Scottish Rite," although his supposed Masonic affiliation was limited to that of a purely political group closely allied to the clergy, met his downfall and exile. The year 1856 saw the expulsion of the Jesuits, fruition of more than 20 years of resistance on the part of the Rite, and the following year marked their crowning glory . . . adoption of the Constitution of 1857, triumph of long and outstanding efforts by men who defiantly mixed their own brand of Masonry into and with politics. Much as we must decry the fact that a Rite spawned and founded by itself to conserve the purity of Freemasonry became a travesty of itself as a working political group, we must remember than even their local Masonic opponents and critics agree that their three symbolic degrees were maintained unsullied. Records indicate that only in their higher degrees was there active political participation. The Rite reached its peak in the late 1850s and remained in existence until it

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disbanded in 1887; there have been periodic revivals, and some vestigial groups are working even today. Time does not permit us here on this floor to make any special assessment of the current situation. We have tried only to present to you a chapter strange indeed in the history of Freemasonry and a most unique addition to the annals of Mexico.

IMPROVEMENT OF LODGE FACILITIES NEBRASKA: The Grand Master reported on the improvement of a number of lodge facilities throughout the jurisdiction. He reports the addition of many improvements, such as handrails to stairs, road signs telling the time and date of meetings, painting and other outward improvements, and even an escalating chair for older brethren. It is believed that many more brethren might attend meetings if the lodge facilities were more attractive. No one likes to walk into a hall that is unpainted, has holes in the carpet, and the ceiling paper is about to fall down around the heads of those present. We have actually seen halls in this type of repair. We have also seen changes take place, and attendance and interest increase when repairs were instituted.

INDIAN MASONIC DEGREE TEAM OKLAHOMA: The Grand Lodge of Oklahoma has within its ranks an Indian Masonic Degree Team which travels far and does good work to the credit of Freemasonry and Oklahoma in particular. Here is an account of that team: In 1959 Bunnie Manley organized the Oklahoma Indian Masonic Degree Team. The members of this team have spent considerable time learning the work, and at the same time working through the line in their lodges. In the early days for the Indian Degree Team there were times, due to sickness of its members or the weather, that Brother Manley had to use "white brothers" to help confer the Master Mason Degree. These brethren were called "Sycamores." It has been an honor for me to have been a "Sycamore" since 1959. In the last few years, because of the increased number of Indian members, it has not been necessary for the "Sycamores" to work. The Oklahoma Indian Masonic Degree Team has conferred the Master Mason Degree in ten (10) states from New Mexico to New Hampshire. This is the looth year since the Grand Lodge of Indian Territory was organized at Caddo, Choctaw Nation of the Indian Territory. Isn't it natural for the Oklahoma Indian Masonic Degree Team to confer their 100th Master Mason Degree on a full blood Caddo? This is what they did January II, 1975, in Delta Lodge No. 425, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tomorrow night all the members of the Oklahoma Indian Masonic Degree Team will be here, feathers and all, to receive an award from me for what I consider to be an outstanding contribution to "Blue Lodge Masonry."

INSURANCE There is a need for insurance to cover the property, liability and various other needs of our lodges. Many of them do not have, nor have they given serious thought to the question or need of insurance. Probably they will not until a catastrophic fire destroys property and paraphernalia, or some other disaster causes a serious loss to the lodge. Grand Lodge would only be per-

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,forming its parent duty to see that all of its lodges are adequately covered if it acted. IDAHO: The Grand Lodge of Idaho heard a report from an Insurance Committee appointed to study their problems. Nothing was adopted, but many interesting facts came to light. It was determined that the Grand Lodge had 84 subordinate lodges, buildings worth $6,004,000, furnishings and operating supplies of $450,000 and paraphernalia valued at $150,000. The committee strongly recommended the acceptance of the plan. IOWA: The Long-Range Planning Committee reported to the Grand Lodge of Iowa on a number of things, and among them insurance. The question of liability insurance was discussed at length, and contained these thoughts: The activities of the lodge may result in bodily injury or property damage to the general public or to a lodge brother. This would include injury to members or the general public at activities, even if they are far away from the building where your regular meetings are conducted. Even if there was no legal liability on the part of your lodge, the medical payments would pay either for injury to a member or the public. If a member was hurt in a car accident driving to lodge or to some far-off committee meeting, he would be fully covered. Also, the high $1,000,000 limits are important in today's "sue-happy" world. What are some recent examples of actual claims paid by this group insurance in other states that have the plan? (a) Grand Lodge of California-Lodge member slipped on lettuce leaf at monthly meetings, resulting in fractures, etc. $4,200. (b) Grand Lodge of New York-Woman visitor fell at lodge dance. $1,100. (c) Grand Lodge of Illinois, 1971-1njury caused during third degree ritual. $39,395. (d) Job's Daughters, Nebraska-Bodily injury claim, caused by member pushing boy at party who fell and broke jaw, etc. $5,750. (e) Reno Masonic Temple, Reno, Nevada, 1972-Contents of locker fell out and lady guest fell and broke hip. $13,691. (f) California, Order of Eastern Star, 1972-Chapter member fell while installing the Star and crushed heel. $1,836. (g) Job's Daughters, Colorado-Adult leader tripped and broke hip. $1,667. (h) DeMolay, California-Mothers' Club member hit by falling stacked tables while at installation of officers. Settled for $8,250.

LOUISIANA: The Grand Lodge of Louisiana is looking into the advisability of blanket insurance of its lodges. The following is the conclusion of a resolution adopted and referred to the Committee on Masonic Law and Jurisprudence: WHEREAS, It is believed that this program of insurance on the Grand Lodge Hall in the aforementioned package policy with the Travelers Insurance Company could result in a premium savings in excess of $5,000 on the Temple Building and a savings of approximately 30 per cent to each and every Masonic lodge in the State of Louisiana, therefore Be It Resolved, That the Grand Master appoint a committee of three or more well qualified persons to make a complete study of insurance coverage and rates, said committee to report back at the next annual Grand Lodge Session.

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needs, but also the requirements of all subordinate lodges. The cost would have been about 30 cents per member. However, the motion that finally passed was to receive the report and print it in full in the proceedings, which was accordingly done.

ISRAEL MINNESOTA: The Committee on Correspondence reported on a proposed world conference, suggested by the Grand Lodge of Israel: We, the brethren of the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel, are administering the heritage of Freemasonry in the land holy to the three great religions, where the symbolic Cradle of the Craft stood-King Solomon's Temple in Jerusalcmthis fact burdens us with special duties. Therefore, I deem it a foremost task, not only of our Grand Lodge, but of the Craft all over the Universe, to call a Conference of all regular Masons of the World, in Jerusalem, to deliberate on means and ways how to lead humanity to an everlasting and universal peace. I believe it a challenge not only for the members of our Grand Lodge, but for the brethren of the world over, wherever they may be, to meet in the country where the words "Gloria deo in excelsis et in terra pox omnibus hominibus bonae voluntatis" were spoken and heard for the first time, and to further all means in our power to promote and bring peace to "all men of good will" indeed, to all humanity." It is the unanimous opinion of this committee, that this Grand Lodge encourage and support the ideals and hopes as expressed by M.W. Bro. Felix Klug, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Israel.

LIQUOR AND FREEMASONRY MINNESOTA: The liquor question arises in one form or another each year in most jurisdictions. The Grand Master of Minnesota dealt with one of a bit different nature. He said. I must express a note of serious concern about the actions of a few lodges. Lately I have been appraised of several lodges holding "social hours," or mentioning a "cocktail hour" to be held previous to an evening's activities. I am as aware as anyone that social hours or cocktail hours are commonplace in our society and are frequently held previous to a banquet or dinner. However, the Constitution of Grand Lodge is very explicit on this matter. Section 2.72, paragraph (g) states in part,". . . Nor shall it permit the use of intoxicating liquors at any meal, lunch, banquet or other occasion given by it or under its control." I have dealt rather mildly with offenders and have given these lodges the opportunity to correct themselves. Word of my action has been given to the Deputy Grand Master. Let this expression of caution be sufficient for every lodge. NEW HAMPSHIRE: The following was made law in the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire: "By decree of this Grand Lodge, constituent lodges are forbidden to. engage in lotteries, in gambling enterprises, the playing of cards for money or prizes, and the use and distribution of spiritous and malt liquors on Masonic premises with the following exceptions: 1. Said liquors may be available during rentals of the banquet or dining hall to responsible persons or groups for non-Masonic purposes.

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2. Said liquors may be used during exclusive social functions of a lodge or a Masonically-recognized body provided such social function is held on a date and at a time when no other Masonic or Masonically-related Body is meeting in or upon the same Masonic: premises and the social function is confined to the dining or banquet hall. 3. When social functions precede any regular Masonic meeting, stated or special, liquors of any kind shall not be served until the work of the evening is concluded and lodge closed in due form and then only in the dining or banquet hall.

It was further stated all the laws, rules and regulations of the State of New Hampshire relating to use and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be fully observed and obeyed. Special rules of Grand Lodge were to be properly and publically posted on Masonic premises and fully observed at all times.

MAKING A MASON AT SIGHT VERMONT: The Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of Vermont, Bro. Cedric L. Smith, comments on the act of making a Mason at sight. The power of a Grand Master to make a Mason "at sight" is a controversial matter. Some authorities assert that this power is a landmark; some Grand Lodges expressly recognize this power; others have abolished it or forbid its exercise. When this power is exercised, it does not mean, as the term implies, that the Grand Master, using "magic" words, makes a man a Mason by looking at him. It merely means that the formalities of filing a petition and waiting the required periods of time are dispensed with. An occasional lodge is formed and the candidate is given all three degrees at one time. He is expected to memorize the lectures and then to file a petition for affiliation with a lodge of his choice. Some of the famous men to be made Masons in this manner were General George C. Marshall, U.S. Army Chief of Staff in World War II and General of the Army Douglas MacArthur.

Brother Smith then commented on some little-known facts about certain lodges: The lodges in Massachusetts have no numbers after their names. In Pennsylvania there are 11 lodges which have no name but are identified only with anum路 ber. In Georgia there are two lodges that have the number I after their names: Social No.1 and Solomons No.1. In Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee there is no lodge with the number 1.

MASONIC AGE NEW JERSEY: The Grand Lodge of New Jersey defeated a resolution to change the age of admission into the Fraternity to 18 years. MINNESOTA: The Grand Master of Minnesota invited the Deputy Grand Master to preside so that he might present the second reading of a resolution that lower the age of admission in Freemasonry in that jurisdiction to 18 years. The following is the resolution, which was adopted: WHEREAS, No place in the Constitution of the General Regulations of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota shows any specific minimum age for a petitioner;

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WHEREAS, It is the prerogative of the Grand Lodge to set the minimum age of the petitioner; Now Therefore Be It Resolved, That Article XIII, Section 3.153 of the General Regulations be amended by adding a new paragraph following the fourth paragraph as in the present code as follows: "It shall show the petitioner's age to be no less than eighteen (18) years."

MASONIC BIBLES MAY NOT SOLICIT

KANSAS: The Grand Master of Kansas rules that Lodge Secretaries may not solicit their membership in the sale of so-called "Masonic Bibles." He said, "There is no such thing as a 'Masonic Bible.' This is an endeavor by a company to make money off of our membership." The Grand Master said he had no objection to a brother buying one of these Bibles, but he objected to a lodge promoting the same.

MASONIC COIJ.ARS TO BE WORN ENGLAND: In America there is a great tendency to be very informal in our dress, our habits and the observance in Masonic lodges of those things which have a deep and abiding meaning in most, if not all, of our overseas jurisdictions. Certainly this is true in the Mother Grand Lodge. We noted this bit of advice and, if you please warning, in one of the quarterly publications of the United Grand Lodge of England: MASONIC COLLARS AT GRAND LODGE

The Board has been informed that many Past Masters, Masters and Wardens of private lodges are presenting themselves to the Scrutineers without wearing Collars. The Board therefore desires to draw the particular attention of Past Masters to Rule 264, Book of Constitutions, which specifies the Collar that should be worn by them on all Masonic occasions, and of Masters and Wardens to Rule 263 which sets out the occasions when they should wear their Collars, including attendance at the Grand Lodge as representatives of their lodges~ Masters and Wardens whose Collars are normally kept with the lodge's regalia and effects are particularly reminded to arrange for their Collars to be available if they intend to be present at a Quarterly Communication. Although it is sometimes possible in cases of real emergency for Past Master's Collars to be borrowed from the Grand Secretary's Office the supply is strictly limited. Requests should not be made to the Porter's Staff or to the Tylers on duty in the cloakrooms. Failure to wear the appropriate Collar will mean that admission to the Grand Lodge will have to be refused.

MASONIC CLUBS FLORIDA: The Grand Master of Florida recommended that no Master Mason in Florida should be permitted to hold membership in a club unless it was national or international in character, and was recognized by the Grand Lodge of Florida.

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MASONIC HOMES DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: The cost of operating the Masonic and Eastern Star Home in the District of Columbia is reported as follows: Annual costs per guest exclusive of depreciation on facilities and equipment were as follows: Infirmary guests Well guests Overall cost per guest .. , Gentlemen Ladies Census 12/14/74 Main Building 32 10 Infirmary 8 53 Rooms Vacant Main Building Infirmary Average age of guests

14,542.72 5,978.94 11,391.88

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MICHIGAN: The Grand Lodge of Michigan heard various allusions to federally-assisted programs, and finally this statement: At the present time, we are onc of a very few Masonic jurisdictions whose patients and residents are recciving benefits under federally-assisted programs. Most of the Masonic Homes are no longer receiving funds from federally-assisted programs. Other Masonic Homes, such as Connecticut, have opened their doors to non-members of their lodges. NEW JERSEY: On December 31, 1973 there were 206 guests in the rVlasonic Home, of which 131 were women and 75 were men. The average daily cost was $19.32, or an annual cost of $7,051.80. The Home also provides for outside financial assistance. However, during the year there was only one at a monthly cost of $60.00, or $720 for the year. RHODE ISLAND: In 1912 the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island appropriated the sum of $2,000 with which to erect a Masonic Home. The home was never built, but an annual assessment on the membership of 10 cents, plus one or more larger assessments were imposed. At the present time the fund amounts to a market value of more than $1,600,000. It has been decided that the entire amount be turned over to the Grand Lodge Charity Fund, instead of the Masonic Home Fund. It has been decided that the operation of a Masonic Home in Rhode Island would pose too great financial burden on the lodges. It was noted that the lodges found the present $3.50 per capita difficult to meet, and if they were forced to make an additional contribution of some $6.00 to $8.00 to support a Masonic Home it just couldn't be done. Hence the action listed above. WISCONSIN: The Wisconsin Masonic Home is feeling the increased cost of operation, like everyone else. It was noted that the 1974 budget ",vas about $104,000 more than the budgeted amount, and the budget for the year ending April 30, 1975 would be at least $100,000 more than the previous year. The Grand Master practically suggested that the brethren be prepared to assume even greater costs.

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MASONIC MEMORIALS IDAHO: The Grand Lodge of Idaho designated the Masonic temples at Idaho City and SilvetCity as Masonic Memorials: The old Masonic Temple at Idaho City, Idaho, which is owned by Idaho Lodge No.1, and the old Masonic Temple at Silver City, Idaho, which is owned by Silver City Lodge No. 13, have now been designated as Masonic Memorials in accordance with Section 404 of our Idaho Masonic Code and Digest. Accordingly, we, your Committee on Masonic Temple Preservation, have received the following requests from these lodges: I. Idaho Lodge No. 1 has accumulated a total of $4,335.02 from contributions of the Masons of Idaho and has therefore already started its program of restoration. Obligations have been incurred in the amount of $5,846 with Dorsey Construction, Inc. and $1,510.98 is needed for the restoration already under way. 2. Silver City Lodge No. 13 has proposed to enter into preservation work in phases, with the cost of the first phase being $1,860 and the second phase totals $908. Your Committee on Masonic Temple Preservation have examined all these proposals and we find them to be reasonable and in order. It was never intended that such preservation work should be accomplished at one time, and such projects may require several years to complete.

MASONRY IN ACTION RHODE ISLAND: The following tale of an actual account of Freemasonry in action should be an inspiration to all who read it: My Brothers, I would like for a few minutes to relate to you some events that took place in Switzerland a year ago. Brethren and their wives from this Grand Jurisdiction were on a tour through that country when the wife of one of the 'brethren was stricken with a heart attack, while the group was in Geneva. This illness required hospitalization, and as the tour had to move on, it meant that this brother and his wife had to be left behind. There is probably nothing worse than being stranded in a foreign country particularly with one in the hospital, alone without friends. But how alone is a Mason in a strange country? Here is a story of Masonry at work! Realizing that this brother and his wife would need aid and assistance, M.W. Brother Kettleband contacted Bro. Florian E. Davatz, Representative of this Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodge of Switzerland, and Masonry went into action. Brother Davatz contacted the Master of one of the lodges in Geneva and the following events unfolded. 1. Automobiles and drivers were placed at the disposal of our brother that he

might make visits to his wife in the hospital more conveniently. 2. The members of this lodge in Geneva visited with our brother at his hotel and at the hospital with his wife. 3. The Grand Lodge of Switzerland presented our brother with an endorsed blank check for his use if he became in need of immediate cash. 4. Arrangements were made with Swiss Air to have reservations available on any flight to the United States when our brother's wife was able to travel. When that flight was finally made, members of the lodge in Geneva arranged with Swiss Air to have a nurse dressed as a stewardess, with all necessary medicine and oxygen to accompany our brother and his wife on the return to the United States.

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Our Swiss brethren have aptly named the endeavor "Operation Trans-Atlantic Cable-Tow." Brethren, it is an incident like this that reminds one once again of that universal brotherly love that comes with membership in our beloved Fraternity.

MAYOR AND MASONRY OHIO: When the Grand Lodge of Ohio met in Columbus, it was welcomed by Bro. Tom Moody, Mayor of the City of Columbus. A portion of his remarks are as follows: I reflected upon the appearance of the President yesterday, and I looked this morning at one of the most critical of the newspaper columnists, and I found that he said perhaps President Ford is not adequate. Perhaps the President is wrong, but he has reflected an integrity. I have seen this echoed in other columns, that President Ford is a man whose judgment might be questioned but whose honesty is above question. I, for one, am glad to see a Mason sitting in the White House, and I for one, am glad to know that man personally as a brother. I would tcll 'you that if it were not for a conflict in his schedule I should not be here this morning because I was scheduled to meet with him and some others today.

MEMBERSHIP VERMONT: The Committee on Masonic Culture and Progress reported at length to the Grand Lodge of Vermont on the exhaustive study it had made of the membership, and commented on many of its findings. To determine the magnitude of its problem the committee researched membership statistics for the past 50 years and found that: The summit in our membership was attained in 1931 when it totaled 19,706. The membership declined to 16,102 in 1942, followed by an increase to 18,729 members in 1953. From this date until the present time, there has been a steady decline resulting in a total membership of 15,248 as of March 31, 1973. This last decline, over a period of 20 years, has resulted in a loss of 3,481 members, aggregating 18.5 per cent. It is likewise interesting to observe that the rise from 1923 to 1931 was 1,477, or 8.1 pcr cent; the decline from 1931 to 1942 was 3,694, representing 13.7 per cent; the increase from 1942 to 1953 was 2,717 members or 16.9 per cent, while the latest decline from 1953 was 3,481, or 18.5 per cent. It can be observed that the increases attained have been more than offset by larger decreases. The committee feels that possibly one of the reasons why action might not have been taken in the past to endeavor to reverse the trend of a decreased membership is that individual yearly decreases, in themselves, have been rather small. For example, during the period 1964 to 1973, the percentage decrease ran from a low of .87 per cent in 1965 to a high of 2.4 per cent in 1970. But, on the other hand, â&#x20AC;˘ the overall decrease during the period aggregated 13.65 per cent versus 18.5 per cent from 1942 to 1973. From these observations, it can be seen that our losses are accelerating as the years go by. Further, the survey revealed the fact that, while we did experience gains of 4,398 members through raisings, affiliations, and reinstatements during the period 1964-73, this number was more than offset by the losses aggregating 6,779. Broken down, these losses were as follows: deaths 4,027, suspensions 1,617, dimissions 1,954, errors 81. The total suspensions and dimissions, in themselves, amounted to 2,671, accounting for about 60 per cent of our gains. It is this situation that is very alarming. It shows that while we are, in some measure, attracting new members to

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the Fraternity, we are, on the other hand, losing them at a later date through suspensions and dimissions.

After further comments the committee said: Now what does the Special Committee on Masonic Culture and Progress suggest as to a possible solution? First of all, let it be said that we do not have any instant, miracle 'wonder potion that will counteract the situation in which we now find ourselves. We do have thoughts on certain remedies that just might, or might not, produce the desired results over a period of time. The committee feels that there are really only three types of nourishment that can be counted on to produce the desired results. They can be broken down into three categories which are: A-Education B-Leadership C-Lodge Methods and Procedures If used to their fullest extent it is felt that they will bring about a better under路 standing of our principles and philosophies, the ability to produce leaders to carry out the same and the strengthening of the local lodges. No reproach or blame is being cast upon the Grand Lodge Committee on Education, Promotion and Masonic Progress. When one tries to define the duties of this committee by breaking it down we find that it really does encompass and is all inclusive of the following, according to Webster: Education: The development in knowledge, skill, ability or character by teaching, training, study or experience. Promotion: Which is the noun for promote, which is to raise in rank, condition or importance-to help grow and develop-to further the sale of an article by advertising. Progress: Advancement, development, improvement, to move forward, get better, go ahead. Would it not be logically sure to assume that we may have erred in assuming that this one committee alone could fulfill all of the things that its name encompasses? It would seem that it is just not possible, or is it feasible, to think that it can be done and done well enough so as to produce the desired results. The same question may be raised about the fertilization of the seeds of Freemasonry in our newly raised Master Masons, along with the many other members of the Craft who likewise are sorely in need of such nourishment.

The committee discussed progress, promotion and education in detail, and then advanced these ideas for activities in local or subordinate lodges: To insure active local lodges the committee feels that it is imperative that cer路 tain basic functions must be put into operation. Some of these are, and they are not necessarily listed in order of importance: (1) Strong and active Finance Committee is a must in each and every lodge. This is necessary to make sure that the income received by the lodge is adequate to meet. the operating expenses, also to build up necessary reserves for emergencies. (2) Proficiency in the Ritual Work, as laid down by the Grand Lodge, to ensure that candidates are impressed with the Fraternity of which they are becoming a member, always remembering that this is their first contact with the lodge and impressions gained will be lasting. (3) Hard-working Dues Committee to ensure that all dues are collected. To see that no brother is suspended unless he has been personally contacted by a member of this committee to ascertain the reason why he has neglected to pay

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his dues. It should be remembered that a personal contact is so much better than just another dues notice from the Lodge Secretary. Again, many times it has been found that a brother actually needed financial help, and our Masonic Charity is there just for such cases. (4) A greater use of the Mentor System by every lodge. If a brother recommends a friend for membership he should be agreeable to follow his progress by attending the degree work and seeing to it that the brother is taught his lectures. He will find that he will also learn something more about Freemasonry in the process. (5) A greater use of the Past Masters of the lodges to assist in the Ritual Work so as to allow the Masters to concentrate on lodge programs, Education, and the like. The Past Masters are likewise a good source of help for candidate instruction. (6) Good and wholesome fellowship programs are a must, and they should go hand in hand with the Ritual Work. These suggestions and ideas mentioned are not new; they have been recommended many times in the past by various brothers, but in the end that is just where they have stopped, i.e., they were never followed through. Our thoughts on how they should be handled are as follows: Finance Committees: The committee recommends that the District Deputy Grand Masters should be directed that when making their official visitation that they are to check the Secretary's and Treasurer's Records as provided for in the Masonic Code. They should also do this in the presence of a member of the Lodge Finance Committee who could counsel the District Deputy Grand Master. If the annual reports of the lodge indicate that the income is less than that needed to meet the operating expenses of the lodge the District Deputy should bring this to the attention of the lodge in his remarks, suggesting that steps be taken to correct it. Further, the District Deputy Grand Masters should be required to make a detailed report of their findings to the Grand Master, with his recommendations within ten days following his official visitation. Ritual Work: We now have on a trial basis District Deputy Grand Lecturers who are charged with assisting the lodges in their Ritual and Floor Work. Right now they are waiting for an invitation from the lodges for assistance. We recommend that it be made mandatory that these District Deputy Grand Lecturers inspect the Ritual Work of each lodge in their respective districts at least once every year. They should be required to make a report of the condition of the same to the Grand Lecturer, and we so recommend. Dues Committees: Such committees have been suggested and recommended many times in the past. Where they have been put into operation, their function has produced excellent }路esults. This is a function which the District Deputy Grand Masters could handle, Le., to make sure that each lodge does have such a committee, and that they are performing their duties. We recommend that this be done, and further, that they make a report to the Grand Master of the lodges in their respective district which have set up such a committee, and how they are functioning. Mentor System: We recommend that this be handled by the Education Committee in the same manner as they have been doing in connection with better Investigation Committees, and to make sure it is done. Past Masters: These brothers who are the backbone of many of our lodges are the logical ones to help out on the Ritual so as to relieve the Master. It is recommended that the District Deputy Grand Lecturers be charged with the suggested responsibility to see that it is done. They can do this very well when assisting the lodges with their Ritual and Floor Work. , - Lodge Programs: It is a fact that many well meaning Masters of our lodges do want to do something to help the progress of their lodge through increased at-

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tendance and member participation, and they are willing to do anything to bring this about. In other words, they have the necessary ambition and effort but do not know how or where to begin. To this end the committee recommends that the Grand Lodge assemble some of the available talent throughout the state to develop lodge programs for fellowship and the like in order to give the members of our lodges an incentive to once again attend their lodges. Now don't misunderstand the recommendation; what the committee has in mind is not just to name and recite certain types of programs that can be used to attract attendance at lodge meetings. Our view (and these are a must) is that such programs, as may be decided upon and adopted, must be complete in every detail, right down to preparing for use of by the Master or program committee chairman the necessary welcoming speeches that could be used if desired. The programs are to be all inclusive, containing such details as: (1) menus for dinner programs or refreshments to be served after the programs; (2) sample invitations or notices to be carried in newspapers, lodge newsletters, trestleboard or separate publications, these to be worded so as to spark an interest in the reader's mind to make him want to attend, also to give him the incentive to get away from the "TV Tube" for a while; (3) helpful hints to ensure the success of the program. The programs that the committee has in mind are Ladies Nights, Past Masters Nights, Friendship Nights, Special Speaker Nights, Entertainment Nights, and the like.

We feel that the Grand Lodge of Vermont is to be congratulated on this thorough and comprehensive approach to the betterment of its lodges. We believe the same rules could easily apply to other jurisdictions with equally good results.

MILITARY BASES OUT OF BOUNDS RHODE ISLAND: It has come to our attention on several occasions that the current military policy does not permit the meeting of lodges on military bases. The decision appears to be based on the fact that Masonic lodge meetings are restricted to members only. As a result of this condition we find the following in the report of the Jurisprudence Committee of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island: Upon completion he spoke about the charter of Berlin Lodge No. 46 being relinquished because of the inability of the lodge to meet on a military base any longer. The brothers of Berlin Lodge voted after consideration to return their charter to the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island and become affiliated with the Grand Lodge of Germany.

PAINTING NEW JERSEY: During the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey a color reproduction of a painting called, "The Petition," depicting a convention of Freemasons with Bro. George Washington in attendance on September 27, 1779 (said by some to be the first convention of Freemasons ever held in North America) were on sale for $3.00 each. The proceeds were given the Masonic Home.

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M.W. Bro. H. Kenneth Kingsbury was asked to give his report and stated verbally that he and his committee had met and were requesting quotations from several manufacturers as to price per jewel or in lots of from six to ten.

Further study revealed that the jewel presently being presented would cost $750 from one firm, $775 (rom another and some houses could not produce one at all. It was decided to take the lower-priced jewel, and purchase only the number needed. The following was noted: Occasionally upon the death of one of our Past Grand Masters, the family or the estate has returned the deceased's jewel to the Grand Lodge. These have been refurbished and made suitable for subsequcnt usc. Such a jewel is available for presentation this year and two others arc in the custody of the Office of the Grand Secretary. It is suggested that our present Past Grand Masters give some thought to the return of their jewels to the Grand Lodge upon their demise. This might be done by a provision in their last will and testament, thus effecting some saving in possible Federal Inheritance Taxes, or it might prove more desirable to make such a gift while living, and take a deduction from Federal Income Tax as a contribution to a tax-exempt organization-the jewel to be returned to them for their lifetime use.

This last presents a sound suggestion, we believe. NEVADA: In 1958 Missouri's Grand Master suffered the misfortune of losing the century-old jewels of the Grand Master, plus several hundred dollars in personal effects. The Grand Master of Nevada had a similar experience as reported here: The night of December 15, 1973 proved an evening of sadness and frustration for our Grand Master. The. Grand Master was in Las Vegas to install the officers of Oasis Lodge No. 41. The incoming Master of Oasis Lodge No. 41, W. Bro. Charles A. Mcintyre, escorted the Grand Master and his paraphernalia to the Union Plaza Hotel for a dinner preceding the instaIJation. Brother McIntyre's car was parked by the attendant. Upon their return after dinner the car and its contents were found to have been stolen. The Grand Master's Jewel, part of the original Grand Lodge set, about 109 years old, was thus lost, along with his collar, apron, carrying case, hat, instaJIation ceremony and personal effects. Brother Mcintyre's car was, of course, also lost. The car was found stripped a few days later, but the Grand Master's effects were never recovered, even though a reward of $100 was advertised for their return. Fortunately we have actual size photos of the obverse and reverse sides of all our Grand Lodge jewels and an exact duplicate of the Grand Master's jewel has just been recevied and is now being worn by him. We are still negotiating with the Insurance Company and believe a complete replacement will be effected. The new jewel was obtained at a cost of $465.75. We sympathize deeply with the Grand Master for his personal as weB as emotional loss.

PETITION OKLAHOMA: By vote of Grand Lodge the following was added to the questions on the petition for the degrees of Freemasonry in Oklahoma:

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Are you directly or indirectly engaged in the illegal manufacture or sale of amphetamines, barbiturates or other stimulant, depressant or hallucinatory drugs; which are not subject to controlled dispersal through a registered or licensed pharmacist or under the supervision of a licensed medical doctor?

PRINCE HALL FREEMASONRY WISCONSIN: The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin appointed a "Committee to Study Nonrecognized Grand Lodges." The first effort of this committee was to study Prince Hall Freemasonry. The committee said: The special committee appointed by you on this subject of the study of Prince Hall Freemasonry herewith submits its report. Our committee understood that we were not required to devote our energies to the issue of blacks as members of Masonic lodges operating under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. This is because the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin makes no distinction between men because of the color of the skin, or of their race, or of their creed. Furthermore, it would be contrary to the teachings and principles of Fremasonry if the petition of any worthy black applicant made to a constituent lodge of this Grand Lodge were to be denied because of his color or race. Rather our task was to study Prince Hall Freemasonry and then report the result of our investigation together with our recommendations as to what action, if any, should be taken by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin with respect to Prince Hall Freemasonry. This task proved to be a formidable one. Our committee, meeting as a whole or by subcommittee, held seven meetings. Several of these meetings were with Prince Hall Masons selected at our request by Herman Smith, Jr., Grand Master, Wisconsin Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons, to meet with us on an informal and unofficial basis. Members of our committee have read a vast amount of material on Prince Hall Freemasonry. However, it is the consensus of our committee that we do not feel that we are adequately prepared and equipped at this time to render the kind of final report that we believe would be adequate. There are still other historical source materials that we desire be made available to us for our study. \Ve believe, therefore, that another year would profitably be devoted to the continuance of the work of our committee. Nevertheless, we deem it might be of interest, and hopefully of benefit, to those who hear or read this report, if we set forth herein a brief history of Prince Hall !Freemasonry based upon what we deem to be reliable sources. A source the committee considers particularly reliable is Ill. Melvin M. Johnson who made an extensive study of Prince Hall Freemasonry. Johnson was an able lawyer, served as Dean of the Law School of Boston University, was a Past Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, and ended his years serving as Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Masonry for the Northern Jurisdiction. Another source upon which we have relied extensively is an address made by Past Grand Master Joseph Earl Perry to the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and reported at pages 76-88 of the 1947 Proceedings of that Grand Lodge. Perry was chairman of the committee of Past Grand Masters appointed to consider the subject of Negro Freemasonry, and his address was made in explanation of the report of such committee. Hereafter in our report his address will be referred to as the "Perry Address." In the history of Prince Hall Freemasonry which follows we have inserted in parentheses either following each principal stated fact, or at the end of the paragraph, the source from which the stated fact or paragraph was garnered.

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On March 6, 1775, a freeman of the name of Prince Hall and 14 other free blacks were initiated in Boston by Army Lodge No. 441 of the Irish Constitution. On July 3, 1776, African Lodge No. 1 was organized in Boston by an assembly of unaffiliated black Masons and authority from that Army Lodge. In almost identical fashion, Union Lodge of Albany, now Mount Vernon Lodge No.3 under the Grand Lodge of New York, was born. African Lodge's "Regulations" were adopted January 14, 1779. Shortly thereafter, John Rowe of Boston, Provincial Grand Master of St. John's Grand Lodge holding authority from the Grand Lodge of England, issued a permit authorizing African Lodge to appear publicly as a Masonic body in pro.cession for the purpose of celebrating the Feast of St. John and to bury its dead (Perry Address) . On both March 2 and June 30, 1784, African Lodge applied to the Grand Lodge of England for a charter. Twice African Lodge had sent the fee due to the Grand Lodge of England for its charter and twice the money failed to reach the officcrs of the Grand Lodge of England. Finally, on March 10, 1784, the charter was paid for and delivered to Captain Scott, son-in-law of John Hancock. The charter had bcen executed September 29, 1784 to African Lodge No. 459 by authority of the Duke of Cumberland, then Grand Master, and is in existence today in a safe deposit vault in Boston. On May 6, 1787, African Lodge No. 459 was formally organized in Boston under the charter with Prince Hall as Worshipful Master. A May 18, 1787 list of its members showed 18 Masters, four "Crafts," and 11 Entered Apprentices (Perry Address) . In 1791 African Grand Lodge was organized by an assembly of the Craft at Boston. (Perry Address; statement of Sovereign Grand Commander Johnson, page 13 of 1946 Proceedings of Supreme Council for the Northern Jurisdiction.) The same method was used by the Moderns (1717), and the Antients (1751) in England; likewise New Jersey (1787) in the United States. At the time African Grand Lodge was formed, there were two Grand Lodges functioning in Massachusetts, St. Johns Provincial Grand Lodge under the Grand Lodge of England and Massachusetts Provincial Grand Lodge which owed its origin to the Grand Lodge of Scotland. The Massachusetts Grand Lodge assumed its independence March 8, 1777 but St. John's Grand Lodge did not assume to act as an independent Grand Lodge until July 29, 1790, when it elected John Cutler as Grand Master to succeed John Rowe who had died in 1787. Those two Grand Lodges did not unite to form the present Grand Lodge of Massachusetts until 1792, one year after African Grand Lodge was formed (Perry Address) . In 1797, African Lodge established two additional lodges, African Lodge of Philadelphia and Hiram Lodge No. 3 of Providence, Rhode Island. In 1808, after Prince Hall's death, a delegate convention of the three lodges changed the name of Prince Hall Grand Lodge to 路'Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand tadge, F. & A.M." (Perry Address). It is the committee's understanding that all subsequently organized Prince Hall lodges trace their authority back to this Prince Hall Grand Lodge. Whether African Lodge No. 459 could lawfully create other lodges, as it did in the creation of the lodges at Philadelphia and Providence, has been a matter of much controversy and difference of opinion. This issue is not to be approached from the statc of Masonic Jurisprudence in recent times, but in the context of the situation which existed 177 years ago in 1797. Past Grand Master Perry in his address to the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts asserted it was common in .the Eighteenth Century for l\fasonic lodges to charter other lodges. Sovereign Grand Commander Johnson, in a report made to the Supreme Council for the Northern Jurisdiction in 1946, quoted from a letter written September 13, 1875, by the Sovereign Grand Commander Albert Pike of the Supreme Council for the Southern

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Masonic Jurisdiction in which Pike stated, "Prince Hall Lodge was as regular a lodge as any lodge created by competent authority, and had a perfect right (as did other lodges in Europe) to establish other lodges, making itself a mother lodge. That's the way the Berlin lodges, Three Globes and Royal York, became Grand Lodges" (Page 66 of the 1946 Proceedings of the Supreme Council for the Northern jurisdiction) . On the other hand, a Regulation of the Grand Lodge of England adopted in 1721 provided that no new lodge could be formed without the Grand Master's Warrant (Pages 99-100 of the 1949 Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts). On August 24, 1966, the Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge of England asserted, "That Warrant [the Warrant issued September 29, 1784 to form African Lodge No. 459], which was like any other Warrant issued to a private lodge, gave no power to the Masons of that lodge to form other lodges." (Letter by j. W. Stubbs, Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge of England dated August 24, 1966, to Most Worshipful Brother Harry L. Huether, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maryland.) In 1813, a union was achieved between the Grand Lodge of England (the "Moderns") and the Antient Grand Lodge (the "Antients") under the name of United Grand Lodge of England (The Grand Lodge of England by Albert F. Calver, P.M., published in 1917, pages 228-240. Past Grand Master Perry in his address to the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts stated: "Some have believed that the Grand Lodge of England later revoked or annulled the charter of African Lodge. Such is not the fact. It is correct that at the union of 1813, the Grand Lodge of England revised its roll of particular lodges and omitted those which had gone out of existence or become attached to some other Grand Lodge. This had no effect upon the legitimacy or standing of any erased lodge. Some 70 lodges located in the United States, which had at some time been carried on the English roll, were dropped from the roll in revisions. African Lodge No. 459 (later No. 370) was one of them. So was St. johns Lodge then and now in Boston, constituted in 1733, the oldest lodge in continuous existence in all the Americas." Sovereign Grand Commander Johnson in his report to the 1946 Supreme Council made a similar statement with reference to the dropping of the name of African Lodge from the roll of lodges by the United Grand Lodge of England at the time of union in 1813. Included in his statement Johnson declared: "For 22 years theretofore, African Lodge had been affiliated with the Prince Hall Grand Lodge having its see in Boston, Massachusetts. That Grand Lodge is older in its continuous activity than a large majority of the other Grand Lodges of America. It dates from 1791. The dropping of the names of these 70 lodges fr:om the list merely indicated that they had become independent of the Grand Lodge of England and had acquired new Grand Lodge loyalty. Thereafter, no name of a lodge located within the United States was ever included in the list published by the Grand Lodge of England." (Pages 65-66 of the 1946 Proceedings of the Supreme Council for the Northern Jurisdiction.) Grand Secretary Stubbs of the United Grand Lodge of England in his letter of August 24, 1966, previously referred to herein, failed to mention that some 70 lodges in America were dropped from the roll of that Grand Lodge in 1813 at the time of union in addition to African Lodge when he stated:

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since the 1790's) find it was erased from the Roll of our Grand Lodge in 1813, whereupon the Warrant became ineffective." Sovereign Grand Commander Johnson in his 1946 report of the Supreme Council made this further significant statement: "During the 159 years that the Prince Hall Negro Freemasonry has functioned in this country, alongside of our White Fremasonry, there have been many prosecutions in court of clandestine White bodies claiming to be Freemasons, but never any litigation whatever between a recognized White Grand Lodge or Supreme Council and any body of the Prince Hall Affiliation, either Symbolic or Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. In some cases, our White Grand Lodges have assisted the Prince Hall Grand Lodges in the prosecution of illegitimate clandestine Negro Freemasonry." (Page 68 of 1946 Proceedings of the Supreme Council for the Northern Jurisdiction.) One noteworthy example in which a prominent Mason testified in court on behalf of a Prince Hall body occurred July 12, 1960, in the Court of Common Pleas at Philadelphia, in Case No. 3061 of the June, 1958, term. The plaintiffs were the United Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish 'Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Northern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc., and its officers and the defendant was a clandestine Black Supreme Council and other bodies and individuals. The witness who testified as to the legitimate character of Prince Hall Freemasonry was none other than Sovereign Grand Commander George E. Bushnell, who prior to assuming that office had served for some years on the Supreme Court of Michigan, part of that time as Chief Justice. Our committee has in iti possession a printed copy of Sovereign Grand Commander Bushnell's testimony at that trial.

PROCEEDINGS PUBLICATION TIME DELAWARE: Grand Lodge of Delaware wants information out to its lodges before proceedings are published. The following action was taken: Despite the trend of inHation, our Grand Lodge as result of the diligence of the Grand Secretary has been able to reduce the cost of the printing of our proceedings during the past four years. However, our printer takes about five months to complete the task and we are in no financial position to demand better service. This delay has resulted in important information on transactions in our Communication not being immediately available to the members of Grand Lodge and our lodges. The committee believes that this can be rectified by the Grand Secretary's distributing such information by mimeographing, offsetting, or perhaps photocopying such at a cost of less than $100. The committee therefore submits Ref. No. 81a, Section 12a. He shall within 30 days after any communication of the Grand Lodge prepare and distribute to each lodge for further distribution to the members of Grand Lodge ten copies of a repon of the final action taken at the Communication on Amendments to the Constitution and Code, Resolutions and Standing Resolutions, Decisions, Edicts and Recommendations of the Grand Master, and any matters pending for action by a subsequent communication. Such report many be printed or produced otherwise at the discretion of the Grand Secretary.

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must approve the school where the scholarship is to be used. In the past year, six were awarded to students in the area of fine arts, and four to students enrolled in a vocational studies program. KANSAS: For many years the Grand Lodge of Kansas has sponsored statewide essay contests in the high schools of that state. This year it was reported that the following amounts were approved for awards to the contest winners: $500 for first place; $300 for second place; $200 for third place; and $100 for fourth and fifth place winners, as well as $25 U.S. Savings Bond in each Honorable Mention category. WASHINGTON: The Grand Lodge of Washington has always tried to support the Free Public School System. The following is a part of the report of that committee: The committee would again commend the diligent work of the Legislative Information Committee and its Chairman, W. Bro. John D. Blankinship, for its continuing efforts to preserve the inviolability of the Washington State Public School System and to protect it from any compromise or intrusion by private or sectarian interests. To them and others goes credit for recent State Supreme Court decisions declaring invalid tuition grants to private or sectarian colleges and schools. Current concerns involve the establishment of an Office of Nonpublic Schools in the Office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and subsequent funding for its operation and the further provision of ancillary services (counseling, testing, remedial instruction, speech and hearing therapy, etc.) to nonpublic schools.

The committee also outlined additional work being done: One of the most difficult areas in which to establish new award programs IS 10 the metropolitan city. Such has been the case in both Seattle and Tacoma. A unique program that deserves mention is one sponsored by Constellation Lodge, No. 266, of Seattle in which they recognize and honor three outstanding students who are enrolled in Special Education. The three students mentioned are physically handicapped, two deaf and one blind, but yet have made significant accomplishments. The committee congratulates Constellation Lodge on this program and encourages other lodges to undertake a similar program. After years of determined effort the Masons of Tacoma have received the endorsement of the new Superintendent of Schools for the recognition of high school juniors and are making plans to institute such programs next year. Much of the credit for this breakIlhrough is given to the impressive Cornerstone Ceremony at the new Henry Foss High School and the accompanying oration.

RECOGNITION NEVADA: The Grand Lodge of Nevada extended recogmtIon to an ganization known as the "National Camping Travelers, Inc."

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The requirement of membership shall be a Master Mason in good standing in a lodge, of which this Grand Lodge is recognized by other Grand Lodges in the United States of Ar:nerica, the Canadian Provinces and Mexico. It is the feeling of this committee that this program could strengthen the Blue Lodges of all the jurisdictions. The application of membership must be certified, the applicant is a member in good standing by the Secretary of his lodge. We recommend that this request for recognition be approved by this Grand Lodge.

RESEARCH LODGE OI{LAHOMA: The Oklahoma Lodge of Research plans to publish a volume containing pictures of each lodge in that jurisdiction. The following appeared in the proceedings of Oklahoma: During 1974 the Oklahoma Lodge of Research had planned to publish Vol. No. IV with pictures and information from each lodge in the State of Oklahoma. However, many of our lodges have not provided us with the necessary information and pictures, and our objective could not be accomplished. Bro. Marvin Julian (Junior Past Master of the Lodge of Research) toured the entire state and made pictures of each and every lodge in the state at his own expense. Brother Julian is now in process of gathering all the information he can get and hopes to go to press some time in 1975.

RETIREMENT HOMES NEW JERSEY: The New Jersey Acacia-Lumberton Manor, Inc., a $2,100,000 project is about 75 per cent occupied. It was reported that 95 per cent was needed to make it self-sustaining. The beginnings have posed problems, but they seem to be on the upturn now. Many jurisdictions are considering this type of condominium for Masons and their families. We anticipate more of these to put in an appearance, and we predict they will enhance the desirability of Freemasonry in the eyes of the public.

RITUAL ARKANSAS: The Grand Lodge of Arkansas defeated a move by some to rescind an adoption of an authorized Second Section of the Master Mason Degree, which is reported to be dignified and in keeping with the teachings of the degree. The arguments for the deletion of this portion of the esoteric ritual were mainly that there should be some "dignified humor" in the conferring of the degree in order to maintain interest and attendance at Arkansas Lodges. The Grand Lodge thought otherwise. JAPAN: It has been said that for Freemasonry to flourish in a country its ritual must be spoken in the native tongue. It appears that after some 17 years the ritual in Japan is gradually turning toward the Japanese language. The Grand Lecturer's report included: A revised Japanese Ritual is now in wide use by the Japanese brethn:n, but many occasions were observed where both the old and revised Ritual were used together creating a certain confusion both to the speakers themselves and listeners. This may be inevitable during the transition period, particularly for the senior Japanese Masons who have been so familiar with the old one that their speaking

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habits cannot be easily changed in a short period. Young Japanese Masons prefer to use the new revised Ritual. In addition, there is a tendency for Japanese brethren in English-speaking lodges to prefer English Ritual to Japanese as they are familiar with the former. This is similar to the situation of the senior Japanese Masons mentioned previously. However, we should remember that the time is soon approaching when some of our lodges will use only the Japanese language for the benefit of an increasing number of Japanese members. MAINE: The Grand Master of Maine reported an interchange of visitations which is believed to be stimulating and beneficial to all concerned: The Virginia Craftsmen paid a return visit to Maine on Saturday, September 8, and worked the Master Mason Degree in Corinthian Hall on a "dummy" can路 didate according to Virginia ritual and in full Colonial costume. Following the conferral of the degree I was received in Virginia style and presented with the Virginia Craftsmen Distinguished Service Medal. I thank the brethren for this honor and assure R.W. Bro. Allen S. Roberts that the Virginia Craftsmen would be welcome in Maine whenever they see fit to return. The Grand Master also denied a request to vary from the established procedure in conferring the degrees upon two candidates: I refused to give permission for two candidates to receive the degrees in a manner other than as prescribed in our Constitution and Standing Regulations. In the first instance a man was stated to be highly emotionally upset following the ,conferral of the first and second degrees because of a case of claustrophobia. Request was denied to allow the man to receive the third degree without a hoodwink. 1760

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NEVADA: A most unusual and interesting degree was conferred and an international visitation was enjoyed by brethren in Reno, Nevada, when a group from Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 of British Columbia came some 2,000 miles to Reno to portray in costume the 1760 initiatory degree of Freemasonry. A part of the report is: The 1760 Initiation Degree was portrayed in a magnificent full and authentic costuming, according to the ritual of that era, and in a tavern setting, as was the custom in those days. The presentation, flawlessly portrayed, was delightfully different, interesting, and educational to all who were privileged to be present that evening. NEW HAMPSHIRE: The following was adopted by the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire relating to the number of candidates that might be taken at one time: "No lodge shall confer any of the degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry upon more than FIVE CANDIDATES at the same Communication and by the same Ceremony and NOT MORE THAN ONE CANDIDATE AT THE SAME TIME IN THE FOLLOWING INSTANCES: 1. E.A. Degl'ee . . . First Section, ONE CANDIDATE only up to and including the Master's instruction to the Candidate follOWing the Candidate's PROFES. SION OF FAITH. Thereafter NOT MORE THAN FIVE CANDIDATES may proceed together through the remainder of the Degree. 2. M.M. Degree . . . One Candidate at a time during SECOND SECTION of the Degree.

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SOUTH DAKOTA: The Grand Master of South Dakota stated that he believed that every member of a lodge should make an effort to be present for degree work. It is, it was said, especially disconcerting to a candidate to note that the brethren who signed his petition are not present when he takes his work. UTAH: The Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Utah recommended the following requirements for officers of the lodges in that jurisdiction, which were approved by the Grand Lodge: Immediately after installation, the officers shall attain proficiency as follows: Chaplain: It is desired that he shall learn the opening and closing prayers in the lodge and the prayer used in the second section of the M.M. degree. It would also be desirable, but not mandatory, for him to learn the scripture used in the three degrees. Junior Steward: He shall learn the Senior Steward's lecture within 45 days and the E.A. lecture within six months in addition to all the responses and questions given and asked by the Senior Steward. He should also familiarize himself in the catechism of all degrees. Senior Steward: Having attained the proficiency for this office, he shall learn the work of the Junior and Senior Deacons in opening and closing the lodge, and learn the M.M. lecture. Junior Deacon: Having attained the proficiency for this office, he shall learn the F.C. lecture and all the ritual required at the Senior Deacon's station including the 2nd section of the M.M. degree. Senior Deacon: Having attained the proficiency for this office, including all three lectures, he shall learn the ritual required of the Junior Warden in the F.C. and M.M. degrees, the responses of the Junior Warden in opening and closing lodge. Junior Warden: Having attained the proficiency for this office, he shall learn the ritual for conferring the three degrees, the responses of the Senior Warden in opening and closing lodge, and the ritual required at the Senior Warden's station, the "G" lecture of the F.C. degree and the second section of the M.M. degree. Senior Warden: Having attained the proficiency for this office, he shall learn the ritual for the Funeral Services and be prepared to act as Worshipful Master in any and all of the three degrees. He shall also study and become familiar with Title III of the Grand Lodge Code.

SCHOOL-RITUAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: The committee on work and lectures reported that biweekly schools of instruction had been held for the benefit of all lodges in the District. In this way the committee could serve all lodges. This system might work well in any small jurisdiction. In larger jurisdictions, geographically, the area might be divided into districts and worked as Missouri does. The state is divided into five areas, and four schools are held ,annually in each area. This enables the active workers in all lodges to become more proficient. IOWA: The Board of Custodians of the Grand Lodge of Iowa reported some misunderstanding regarding schools of instruction in the ritualistic work: There was some improvement in requests for Ritualistic Schools this year, but we still have some cases of misunderstanding. We hope that future Grand Master's Representatives will check with all the officers, whenever a school is requested, to

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be sure that a majority are in favor. It is discouraging to have an instructor visit a lodge which has r'cquested a school and then find that he is not welcome.

SCHOLARSHIPS WEST VIRGINIA: Many Grand Lodges have scholarship programs, but nOlle seem to be doing the type of work reported by the Grand Lodge of West Virginia. The Masonic Scholarship Endowment Trust provided 48 ,scholarships to West Virginia University of from $200 to $500 each, and 63 scholarships to Marshall University of $100 to $300 each. It is realized that these amounts will in no way pay the expenses of attending these two fine universities. However, in many cases they represent the difference between a needy student going to school and eating well, and being unable to do so.

SECRECY OF FREEMASONRY We happen to be one of those who believes that there has been far too much emphasis placed upon secrecy and Freemasonry. Many choose to believe that it is a secret organization, and that there is much mystery about it. They glory in leaving this impression with others, probably in the belief that they are creating an impression of respect for the Fraternity. Many times their actions tend to create just the opposite. We are living in a period of history when there is much suspicion of anyone or any organization that even casts a doubt about its openness for the world to see. This image can cause us problems, which we certainly do not need at this time or at any time. CALIFORNIA: We were more than pleased to note the comments of the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of California on this subject. We believe his discourse on this subject is worthy of reprinting here: PUBLICITY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

My travels and communications have revealed one very significant fact about many of our brethren. They hold the idea that the lessons and ideals taught in our Degrees are purely Masonic and hence "Sccret." Such a concept is unhealthy and injurious. Our ideals and teachings are spelled out in the Holy Bible. They were taught by Mohammed and Buddha. They are written into the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of these United States. They are fundamental to man's peaceful coexistence with his family and neighbors. They were given by God for the benefit of all. Perhaps the most "Secret" thing about them is that .they are so basic and universal that others overlook or fail to recognize them for their worth. They are thrown into the discards by "the ruthless hand of ignorance." We have no exclusive right to the practice of brotherly love, relief or truth. The four cardinal virtues of temperance, fortitude, prudence and justice belong to all mankind and are hopefully practiced by all. Freemasonry, however, is distinctly unique from most organizations in that those virtues are the focal points of all Masonic beliefs and activities. For too long we have tended to hide our light beneath a bushel in spite of the admonition of that great Teacher of 2,000 years ago. It seems we have placed such a stigma upon telling others of our ideals that we have, in effect, denied others the privilege of ,hearing about or knowing of Freemasonry's ideals and teachings. If we are ashamed to acknowledge them or admit our commitment to them, then we should keep them "Secret." If we are路 ashamed to tell the world about

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the virtues we teach and hopefully practice-that we strive for self betterment through learning the Freemason way, that family, fidelity and parental responsibility are accepted as necessary to society's existence, that civil obedience and patriotism are duties for all citizens, that a spiritual commitment to God is the first duty of all His creatures-then we should practice "Secrecy." I, personally, have yet to feel any sense of shame or guilt for either practicing or preaching the virtues taught by Freemasonry. It is quite the reverse. When I don't practice those virtues, when I don't strive to maintain those high ideals, then I am ashamed and try to keep things "Secret." I heartily endorse the recommendations and activities of those Past Grand Masters who have sought to shed greater light before society concerning Freemasonry and Freemasons. I will even go one step further and recommend that we re-evaluate our laws, as they specifically relate to publicity and public relations, in an endeavor to restructure them to properly tell the story of Freemasonry, its accomplishments and its members to the rest of the world.

SECRETARIES WORKBOOK IOWA: The Grand Lodge of Iowa developed a Workbook for Secretaries. This could be a very useful tool to Secretaries. We are thinking particularly of the new Secretaries who may not be as familiar with procedure as those who have served for several years. It is a good idea. We are in the process of developing a "What to Do" type workbook for the use of subordinate lodge Secretaries. We hope it is so designed that a Secretary, when he is confronted with a new situation or one where he is in doubt about the method of handling, will be able to look in the workbook and find the description of exactly how to handle the situation. One will be sent to each Secretary when they are completed.

SHRINE AND GRAND MASTER IDAHO: The Grand Master of Idaho in discussing the need for harmony with all concordant and appendant bodies of Masonry stated: Much respect was shown your Grand Master by the presentation of an honorary life membership in Calam Temple, and also by the presentation this year of the first Grand Master's Fez by EI Korah Temple." The Grand Master commented on the crowded condition in some of his Masonic temples, and the deplorable fact that some of the brethren were dropped for nonpayment of dues in the lodge but continued to be active in other Masonic organizations that predicated membership on the lodge.

SIX PRINCIPLES OF FREEMASONRY CONNECTICUT: The Grand Master of Connecticut formulated the "six 'principles of Freemasonry." One of his deputies had them printed on II x 17 cards and distributed throughout the jurisdiction. They are: . 1. To strive, earnestly, for a better understanding of the principles and tenets of Masonry taughtus in lodge as they apply to each of us in our daily lives. 2., To practice that friendly consideration and care for the living, young and .'old, which Masons are taught by the tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth in the fraternal and social brotherhood of the lodge. To be mindful that the image of Connecticu~ Blue Lodge Masonry is our Home and Hospital, the last best hope for many of ~ur brethren.

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3. To promote harmony and concord among the members of the lodge; to com路 fort and visit our sick and infirm; to find, help, aid and assist poor distressed worthy Masons; to provide wise counsel to a brother when necessary, being' ever mindful of the five points of fellowship of the Master Mason. 4. To advance the well路being of the lodge; to experience and cherish to the full the friendly atmosphere of the lodge and the opportunity it gives for are路 freshed vision of tomorrow. To participate with our brethren in mutual Masonic effort for the common good of lodge, community and Freemasonry. 5. To be, as Masonry teaches, true to our Government; just to our Country; patiently to submit to legal authority; and to conform in cheerfulness to the laws and policies of the United States of America and to those of our State and Municipal Governments. 6. To be ever mindful of that inexhaustable source of strength available to us from our Great Creator when we implore through prayer, His aid in our laudable undertakings, even life from day to day. WILLIAM F. SAARS, Grand Master

THE PROBLEM OF SOLICITATION MISSOURI: R.W. Bro. Earl K. Dille, Chairman of the Committee on Masonic Education for the Grand Lodge of Missouri, has made a profound study of the solicitation of candidates. He raises some very interesting questions which may provoke the thinking of some of our Masonic students. We consider it of sufficient import to reprint it here, with the full permission of Brother Dille, and with our thanks to him: The By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri state without equivocation, "It is a Masonic offense to solicit petitions of candidates for degrees." The Iowa Masonic Code (1949) puts it in a somewhat less intense manner, "It is unmasonic to urge profanes to become members, but whether or not such action constitutes a triable offense is a question for the lodge, depending upon the facts of each case." In the ritual the candidate is questioned to make certain that he has been "unbiased by the improper solicitations of friends." His entry into the Fraternity should be of his own free will and accord. Anything falling short of this, to whatever extent, 'subverts the immemorial intent of this ancient custom of non-solicitation. Whether we call it neutrality, indiffierence, or apathy, this old custom is not a Landmark (unchangeable rule) of the ancient craft. Mackey does not list it in his 25 Landmarks, which compilation is adopted or used by more U.S. Grand Lodges than is any other. It is undoubtedly a well-recognized custom, howeve:f. Why is this so? Carl Claudy, in his lnlmduction to Freemasonry, says, "Freemasons do n9t proselyte. The Order asks no man for his petition. Greater than any man, Freemasonry honors those she permits to knock upon her West Gate. Not king, princ~, nor potentate; president, general, nor savant can honor the Fraternity by petitioning a lodge for the degrees." Mackey, in the article on proselytism in his famous encyclopedia, states. "And so, this spirit of anti-proselytism, impressed upon every Mason from his earliest initiation, although not itself a landmark, has come to be invested with all the sacredness of such a law, and Freemasonry stands out alone, distinct from every other human association, and, proudly proclaims, 'Our portals are open to all the good and true, but we ask no man to enter.' " Coil's Masonic Encyclopedia says that it is impossible to determine when the principle (of requiring a petitioner to approach of his own free will arid accord) originated. Neither the Gothic Constitutions, nor the by-laws or rules of old lodges, nor the Constitutions of 1723 mention the problem of solicitation. Coil

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feels that "it is likely that no such rule (against solicitation) was in force in the early 18th century, for it is more than probable that noble personages were solicited to become Grand Masters, though they were not Freemasons and had to be initiated for that purpose:' P.G.M. Bruce H. Hunt of Missouri, in his A Masonic Review of 1974, printed as part of the PROCEEDINGS of the Grand Lodge of Missouri for that year, says, "We are reliably informed that in the United Grand Lodge of England, (to) which we like to refer as the 'Mother Grand Lodge of the World,' Masons are permitted to extend 'proper' invitations to carefully selected men whom the individual members may deem worthy." M.W. Brother Hunt quotes J. Fairbairn Smith, Chairman of the Fraternal Relations Committee of the Grand Lodge of Michigan, as follows, "A recent press report carried in The Masonic Record of London, England, shatters a long existent American theory that a non-Mason must ask for the privilege of being a Mason." Brother Smith goes on to cite statements of Stanley W. Lovell which indicate that invitation into the Fraternity "was prevalent long before the advent of Speculative Masonry." Lovell also said, "Some two years ago in conversation with several prominent officials of the United Grand Lodge of England we were assured that new Freemasons are made largely because of the privilege of invitation and we can readily understand that this must be so, since there is never an outward visible sign of being a Mason to be found on the clothing of the membership that could be discernible or intelligible to the Profane." We have a contradiction here. Solicitation, or invitation, may be a practice in the United Grand Lodge of England, and perhaps in other jurisdictions. It is generally forbidden in the United States, either by statute or tradition. The resolution of this dichotomy may rest in the definitions of some of the terms in路 volved; solicitation, proselytism, and invitation. Funk and Wagnalls define solicit as to ask for earnestly, seek to obtain by persuasion or entreaty, or to beg or entreat persistently. Proselytism is the making of converts to a religion, sect, or party. Invitation means asking politely or graciously, and presenting opportunity or inducement. There are all sorts of ways of solicitation, which appears to be the term most applicable to our situation. The various definitions of the term are replete with such synonyms as beg, urge, and entreat. In contrast, the word invite has a different connotation, with meanings such as tempt, attract, and lure. The slang terms hard sell and soft sell are nearly opposite. There is a vast difference between pulling someone off the street into your shop and letting him know the door is open. As far as ritual is concerned, the resolution of the question may reside in the propriety of the solicitation. By-laws forbidding solicitation may refer implicitly to imj)roper applications. We all know brethren who are proud of the manner in which they have influenced their sons toward the Craft. Fathers have placed petitions under their son's breakfast plates on the morning of that important 21st (perhaps 18thl) birthday. There is an enormous difference between a circumspect influence on one's son and, say, advertising the benefits of belonging to the Fraternity on a billboard. Many churches and secular societies invite, proselyte, and urge potential entrants to affiliate with their respective groups. Most men of our day are familiar with this. They know that the young college student has to be asked to join a 'social fraternity and that it not quite polite to show interest in the organization 'until he is asked. We must recognize this as it applies to our situation, if not by 'inviting certain of these men, then by making sure they know why they have not been invited. Coil points out that it is truly phenomenal that a society of 4,000,000 in the United States alone should exist at all, when the vast majoriy of its members have petitioned of their own free will and accord. The Fraternity has prospered

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with little or no overt solicitation, and the only question still undefined is that of how much, if any, gentle urging of friends or relatives toward the Fraternity is in accordance with ancient custom and modern regulation. The Handbook of Freemasonry, published by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, states the situation very well. Every act a Mason performs, as a Mason or in the name of Masonry and throughout his entire Masonic life, is the result of his own free will and accord. Never is he told that he shall not do anything, except as it may be implied in the Ritual or in the rules and regulations of the Fraternity, which apply to all for the common good. Coercion is a word unknown in the parlance of Freemasonry. It follows, therefore, that even a man's first approach to Freemasonry's portals must be upon the same basis-a voluntary act, unbiased by solicitation from any member. Thus he is prompted in his desire to be a Mason only by a favorable opinion of the Institution and is unbiased by friends and not influenced by mercenary or unworthy motives. He is a freeman, performing a free act, and when finally he becomes a Mason he will find that this freedom of thought and action is one of his most cherished privileges. The Fraternity flourishes and prospers and spreads its teachings through the voluntary acts and mode of life exemplified by its members-and without argument or coercion. Thus every Mason, by the example of his personal life and by acts performed of his own free will and accord, becomes a silent but active Masonic ambassador to the world at large. Thus, and only thus, can the Fraternity attract desirable men to apply for membership. That this method is successful and bears good fruit is evidenced by the Fraternity's prosperity through the years. We all know that there are many ~ood men and true in our communities who would make good Masons, and yet who are not petitioning our Fraternity. Often they are busy with other matters. Not infrequently, though, they will become Rotarians, or Optimists, or members of the Chamber of Commerce. A few may be familiar with the Masonic lodge in their community, but restrained from joining by a concept of religious dogma or simply by apathy. If our principal objective were mere numbers, an approved campaign of invitation might show dramatic results. On the other hand, the true well being of the Fraternity as a way of life could be diluted and injured. As Coil writes, however, " . . . organizations with the most select membership are those which receive no applications but are the first to select and invite the candidate. We have a very good Masonic example in the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite. Also observe the College Greek letter societies and the well-known service clubs, the Red Cross of Constantine, the Knight Templar Priests, and the Masonic Rosicrucian Society." Faced with our present constraints, certainly on improper solicitation, and probably on "proper" solicitation, what is the best course of action for the concerned Mason? The options are few but important. The best plan would seem to be first, to identify yourself as a Freemason. Wearing the square and compasses or other symbolic jewelry is perfectly proper in this country. Along with this goes the obligation to conduct oneself in word and deed so as to be a credit to the Fraternity. Secondly, we must, in some fashion, see that good potential candidates for Masonry discover that we do not solicit or prosyletize. This does not mean an insistent or persistent repetition of this fact, which would in itself be solicitation. If a question is ever asked about the Fraternity, however, the opportunity is there. Frequent activity in Masonic events on your own part may bring up this question. Several Grand Lodges publish little booklets intended for the uninformed, such as What Is Freemasonry, This Is Freemasonry, and I Have Heard

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That Masonry . ... Such booklets may be adroitly distributed. This in itself is not a program of solicitation, but of information. We simply must not hide our candle under a bushel. Our great precept, the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God, must be continuously revealed to successive generations of mankind. Our Fraternity should not anxiously seek men, but. should instead be sought by them. More light is the answer; more visibility of the Craft, and more general knowledge by the public of how entrance is attained. Solicitation remains a problem. We should observe the prohibitions against it without mental reservation. Our ancient Craft must never force itself upon anyone. The best elements of our society, however, can be tempted to approach this Craft of their own free will and accord.

STATE OF THE CRAFT JAPAN: Under State of the Craft the Grand Master reported to the Seventeenth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Japan that for the first time there would be reported a loss in membership. He said: For the first time in the history of our Grand Lodge, I must report to you that for this year, we will reflect a loss in our membership. However, quite frankly, I do not believe that this Grand Lodge should be judged by the number of its membership gains, but I do believe we should be concerned with the number of brethren who are being lost for reasons of nonpayment of dues. In this area, may I recommend to the Officers and especially the Secretaries of our constituent lodges that an aggressive and constant effort must be continued to maintain contact with our brethren who are currently residing outside Japan. We may however, take heart in the fact that this year a number of Japanese have knocked upon the door of Freemasonry and almost 50 per cent of our constituent lodges are governed by brethren of Japanese ancestry.

VIRGINIA: The Grand Master of Virginia said of the State of the Craft: I would be remiss if I did not admit that the lackadaisical attitude, lack of interest, not wanting to get involved "disease" has crept into some of our lodges and is true of many of our Masons. Many are not showing the interest and dedication needed today. Our attendance is off in many lodges. 'Ve must somehow find the way to rekindle that spark of interest and enthusiasm that will revive the true spirit that is needed in Masonry. Our Masonic forefathers went across this nation, settling it, and putting down the foundation stones that made America great. Wherever they put down their roots, they established and started a little community, they set up a little red schoolhouse, a church, and in many cases, a lodge room in the attic or on the upper floor. Many of these are still in use in our jurisdictions. They had a great influence on the moral and spiritual fibers of our nation. 'Ve would be unwise not to realize and admit that our nation faces a moral and spiritual crisis. Masonry is not a religion but it is deeply religious. Masonry is not an insurance society but it teaches friendship, morality, and brotherly love . . . a brotherhood of man, under the fatherhood of God, dedicated to taking good men and inspiring them to be better. The real and true need is for each of us to volunteer to be-" come involved, and give our best in the service of Freemasonry. It is by taking the ancient implements of Operative Masonry, applying and using them, that we teach our brethren the real and true needs and ways of living the good life. Our ritual, degrees and catechisms are beautiful. Every brother should endeavor

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to partIcIpate therein. The real and true need is for each of us to live their teachings every day. It was the great Hammerstein who said

A bell is not a bell 'till you ring it, A song is not a song 'till you sing it, Love was not put in your heart to stay Love is not love 'till you give it away . . . . Truly, my brethren, Masonry is not really Masonry at its best until we endeavor to live it every day. . . . Until we endeavor to share it and fellowship with our brethren, and practice those lessons in everyday life, until we can learn from the degrees we take and the ritual we find in every degree in Masonry.

TAXATION Taxation has become a problem to most every lodge and every Grand Lodge. There is the matter of filing proper returns with the Internal Revenue Service. There is the problem of assessment and the resultant property tax, at the city, state and county levels. All of these, whether IRS or local property tax, must be conducted on an individual basis, in most cases. Some Grand Lodges prefer to handle the tax-exempt matters of their subordinate lodges for them with the IRS. ILLINOIS: The Grand Lodge of Illinois heard the following about the filing of Form No. 990 with IRS: A topic of prime importance which we wish to discuss is the carelessness with which many of the lodges conduct their affairs with the Internal Revenue Service. According to the official reports, no fewer than 161 of the lodges in the state have no Employer's Identification Number (EIN) and have failed to file the annual report on Form No. 990. To assure operation without the burden of paying income tax, a lodge must register, obtain an EIN, and file Form No. 990 each year. Penalty for failure to do this may run as high as $20.00 per diem fine, if fraud is proved. An unimpeachable source has advised us that certain lodges in an Eastern jurisdiction have already been denied exemption from the paying of tax, purely on the basis of such dilatory practice.s. Once Uncle Sam has assessed a lodge, the Grand Lodge is powerless to alter the situation. The remedy is so simple that we wonder at the apathy shown by those delinquent lodges. Later in the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, a special committee included the following in its report, which we consider worthwhile for anyone interested in the welfare of lodges to read: It seems to me that the most immediate relief would be obtained by individual appeal to the county assessors throughout the state. This necessiates influential local Masons lending their stature to the appeal. To look for relief on a statewide basis, involving other fraternal organizations, is not now realistic. Brother Potter asked all interested lodges to send in a recent tax bill-together with the original cost of their temple and its present evaluation. Nine of them responded and, at a luncheon on September 21, all of them signed complaints which enabled Brother Klafter to seek tax relief. In Cook County we predicated our complaints for tax relief on the following points: 1. Masonic Temples do not produce any revenue. 2. They are single purpose buildings.

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3. As single purpose buildings, not producing revenue, they should be assessed at the minimum rate. 4. In some cases it was necessary for us to have the property appraised. The land should not be assessed in excess of 20 per cent of the appraised valuation. 5. In instances where the building was in a depreciated or a depreciating neighborhood, this fact was brought to the Assessor's attention for further consideration. Pressing hard on these and other points, our first efforts met with remarkable success. Since I just received this good news last night, I have not had time to notify the six temples whose tax studies we have completed. Paperwork for the three remaining lodges is still in work, but they will receive some of this tremendous news soon. WEST VIRGINIA: The following statement regarding the financial burden of taxation faced by Freemasons everywhere is very real and "the wisest knoweth not how soon." Do not be surprised when your Masonic Temple is suddenly confronted with a large tax bill. This may be in the making now. The greatest financial burden that many jurisdictions are facing today, and a cause for great concern for all of us, is taxes. Our brethren in Canada have had to face this burden for some time, and it has resulted in many consolidations. In some instances, it has meant the loss of a charter. This has also been true in some jurisdictions in the United States. As an example, for the first time, hundreds of Masonic temples in Illinois have received tax statements. Some of these tax bills are running as high as $6,000 or $7,000. This is an extremely heavy burden which they are in no position to pay. If relief is not provided, it will mean the closing of many temples. This should be a warning to us to "Set our house in order." Every organization must have a reason for its being, and charity is the basic ingredient and very heart of Freemasonry. Let us be very sure that we do not die of heart trouble.

UNLAWFUL USE OF MASONIC EMBLElY.I WEST VIRGINIA: The Grand Master of West Virginia found it necessary to issue a directive against the use of an unlawful Masonic emblem. The directive was: January 7, 1974-A directive was issued to All Chartered Lodges in the Grand Jurisdiction of West Virginia as follows: A license plate, made for use on motor vehicles, done in gold and blue, carrying the name of the State of West Virginia, and displaying the Masonic Emblem, has been made available for purchase through the Order of Eastern Star in West Virginia. Members of the Craft, who are also members of the Eastern Star, could purchase these plates to be installed on motor vehicles using the roads and highways of the State of West Virginia. The use of the Masonic Emblem by any unauthorized person, association, or organization is prohibited by law as contained in Chapter 35A, Article I, Sections 1-6, of the Code of the State of West Virginia. Such use, as defined by the Code, is a misdemeanor punishable, upon conviction, by a fine or in default of payment of the fine by sentence to jail. Those members who hold membership in the Eastern Star are liable to prosecution under the statute in the State Courts since the Eastern Star has caused the Masonic Emblem to be used without permission of the Most Worshipful Grand

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Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of the State of West Virgini;t. Any member who displays the said license plates is chargeable in the Courts of this State and under the Masonic Code of Trials of the Laws of Masonry for unmasonic conduct. Failure to strike down this unlawful sale or distribution of these license plates could jeopardize the enforcement of the statutes in the future and thereby destroy the purpose of the law. THEREFORE: you are advised, by this directive, of the consequences that may follow if a member of the Craft in this Grand Jurisdiction purchases, receives, or uses the license plate device now being sold or distributed by the Order of Eastern Star or any member thereof displaying on the face thereof the Masonic Emblem. You are further advised that the purchase, possession, or use of such device, by any member of a Chartered Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, shall be grounds for charges against him for unmasonic conduct under the Code of Trials as set forth in the Laws of Masonry. This directive shall be read in open lodge by the Worshipful Master at the next stated communication of the lodge after receipt of the same and a notation made in the minutes of that meeting that such has been done. Dated this seventh day of January, 1974, at Parkersburg, West Virginia and exe路 cuted under seal of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of the State of West Virginia. EMMEll A. MARSHALL, Grand Master

UNUSUAL Any unusual meeting attracts attention. We recall one lodge that called a meeting for one minute past midnight and continued conferring third degrees until well up into the next morning. Many lodges can recall early morning meetings, as early as 4:00 a.m., and a breakfast following. Anything of an unusual nature arouses interest. SOUTH CAROLINA: The Grand Lodge of South Carolina heard a report of a Rock Quarry Meeting which attracted a large number of brethren. Here is a portion of that report: The Annual Rock Quarry Meeting, which dates back to its institution 33 years ago as the inspired conception of the late Bro. Sam Aiken, was held on September 14, 1973, in Wing's Quarry, near Traveler's Rest. The open air occasion was both a special communication of Cooper Lodge No. 282 and the inspirational meeting of the 18th Masonic District. R.W. Bro. A. S. Cooke, Jr., D.D.G.M., presided over the latter. The Master Mason's Degree was conferred by participants in the work chosen from lodges in the District. In attendance were something over a thousand members of the Craft, including visiting Masons from all over South Carolina and from some 20 other states. Once more the brethren present were reminded by the striking rock quarry setting of the vast dimensions of the symbolic lodge and its message of Universal Benevolence, "Glory be to God on high; on earth peace, good will toward men."

VANDALISM COLORADO: The Committee on Charters and Dispensations reported to the Grand Lodge of Colorado that the hall of one of its lodges was broken into and the place vandalized. The interior of the hall was badly damaged and all of the furniture and fixtures were stolen. The lodge could no longer meet in its quarters. The end result was the consolidation of the lodge with another. This is the worst situation we know about-a lodge being forced to go out of business because of vandalism,

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KANSAS: The Grand Lodge of Kansas reported that the Masonic Home was affected by increasing problems of vandalism. The suggestion was that extra guards would have to be added to the security force, that a security .service such as the Pinkerton's System might have to be employed. This is not peculiar to Kansas. Many jurisdictions are facing similar problems from the Grand Lodge down to the subordinate lodges. Many of these, especially in the urban areas, are having similar problems of security.

VISITATION PROGRAM NEBRASKA: The Grand Master of Nebraska instituted a "Visitation Program." The idea behind this program was the fact that there are too many lodges in Nebraska to be visited by one man. To supplement his own endeavors, 60 lodges were selected to be visited by a personal representative of the Grand Master. He reported good results from this effort. He cited a number of good results, including the starting of two DeMolay chapters, plans for observance of anniversaries, improvement of lodge facilities and many others. Only 50 of the 60 planned visitations were actually carried out.

YOUTH OREGON: The Grand Orator of Oregon believes that the youth of today has started a revolt against tradition. He said in part: The United States in its 200 years of existence has faced and overcome many problems, but none have been as disturbing as the revolt of our youth to tradition; the rising widespread use of drugs; the unpredictable increase in crime; the unrelenting persistence of a vacillatory unpredictable economy, and the shocking, revealing public exposure of depraved national politics at the highest level.

INDEX Active Masonry: 4c Alaskan Masonry: 4c Alberta: weekend communications, 5c Ancient landmarks: 4c Annual communications: 5c; on week路 end, 5c Antique shops: 6c Arizona, cornerstones: 14c Arkansas: charity, 13c; dues and fees, 20c Automated records: 6c Bicentennial: Arizona, 6c; Connecticut, 7c; District of Columbia, 8c; Florida, 8c; Illinois, 8c; Indiana, 8c; New Jersey, 9c; North Carolina, 9c; Pennsylvania, 9c; Washington, 9c; Wyoming, lOc Blood bank: lOe Brotherhood: llc Buildings: llc Burial of E.A.: 12c California: fees 20e Case, James R.: 7c Charge to candidate: 12c Charity: 13c Christian Flag: 13c Colorado: charge to candidate, 12c Concurrent jurisdiction: Alabama, 13c; Iowa, 14c; Minnesota, 14c . Connecticut: brotherhood, llc Cornerstones: 14c Cuba: 15c Delaware, active Masonry: 4c; DeMolay, 16c DeMolay: Delaware, 16c; Nebraska, 16c; New Hampshire, 16c Dille, Earl K.: 59c Discrimination: 16c Dues and fees: 19c Eastern Star: formed in India, 21c Ecumenism: 22c Education: 22c England: Masonic collars, 41c Fifty year buttons: 23c Financial: 24c Florida: Masonic clubs limited, 41c Fowler, Marvin E.: address, 17c

Freemasonry-Buffalo: 25c Funeral denied: 27c Gains: 28c Gay, Archer B.: 4c Georgia: disapproves Cuban Lodge, 16c George Washington Memorial: 28c Golden, Leonard T.: 3c Governors in Grand Lodge: 32c Grand Lodge Seal: 32c Grand Master's auto: 33c Hawaiian Masonry: 33c Historical markers: 34c Idaho: fees, 20c Indiana: Christian Flag, 13c; dues, 20c Indian Masonic Degree Team: 37c Insurance: 37c Israel: 39c Kentucky: disapproves Order of Solomon,6c Lathim, J. Fred: 3c Liquor: Minnesota, 39c; New Hampshire permits under certain circumstances, 39c Lodge facilities: 37c Louisiana: buildings, llc Maine: blood bank, 10c; Washington Memorial, 31c Maryland: blood bank, 11c; Washington Memorial, 31c Mason at sight: 40c Masonic age: 40c Masonic Bibles: 4lc Masonic Clubs: 41c Masonic collars to be worn: 4lc Masonic Homes: 42c Masonic emblem: unlawful use, 64e Masonic memorials: 43c Masonry in action: 43c Mayor in Masonry: 44c Membership: 44c Mexico: historical interlude, 35c Michigan: dues, 21c Military bases: 41c Montana: Ancient Landmarks, 4c Nebraska: DeMolay, 16c New Hampshire: DeMolay, 16c

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New Mexico: dues and fees, 21c North Carolina: education, 22c Ontario: charity, 13c Order of Solomon disapproved: 6c Painting: 47c P.G.M. Jewels: 47c President Ford speaks: 28c; photo, 29c Prince Hall: 49c Principles of Masonry: 58c Problems of solicitation: 59c Proceedings: 52c Public schools: 52c Recognition of camping travelers: 53c Research Lodge: 54c Retirement Home: 54c Ritual: 54c Scholarship: 57c School: 56c

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Secrecy: 57c Secretary's workbook: 58c State of the Craft: 62c Stokes, John P.: 3c Shrine and Grand Master: 58c Tasmania: charity, 13c Taxation: 63c Tennessee: automated records, 6c; 16c Unusual meetings: 65c Vandalism: 65c Vermont: education, 23c; Washington memorial, 31c Virginia: meets in hotel, 5c Visitation program: 66c Washington: Alaskan Masonry, 4c; an路 tique shops, 6c Wygard, Alexander G.: historical address, 35c Youth: 66c

INDEX TO 1975 PROCEEDINGS Address of Grand Master The Appendant Bodies " . 21 Appreciation 23 The 1975- Area Meetings .. 11 Compliance with Statutes 13 24 Conclusion Conference of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries in North America .... 22 Consolidations-Mergers 14 Cornerstone Ceremonies (Public Buildings) 15 15 C?rnersto~es and Dedica~io.ns (Masonic Buildings) DIspensatIOns and PermIssIOns . 15 Grand Master's Breakfast Meetings 23 Healing Order 13 Jurisdiction Committee . 15 Masonic Home 11 Masonic Trials . 14 Meetings with District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers 10 Midwest Conference on Masonic Education 22 Necrology 10 Our Youth Groups 22 Past Grand Master George F. Morrison receives 50-Year Button 23 St. Louis Masonic Employment Bureau 12 Visit, Official Functions, and Appearances of the Grand Master . 16 Allison, William 112 Alphabetical List of Lodges . 146 Amendments to By-Laws ADOPTED by Grand Lodge at 1975 Annual Communication In re: SECTION 13.040. AGE .. 52 REJECTED by Grand Lodge at 1975 Annual Communication 49 In re: SECTION 23.030. EMPLOYMENT BUREAU 50-52 In re: SECTION 25.160. LIQUOR BUSINESS PROHIBITED HELD OVER for action In re: ARTICLE 21. JURISDICTION .. 49 PROPOSED at 1975 Annual Communication for action at 1976 Annual Communication In re: SECTION 5.100. BOARDS OF RELIEF ..... 104 In re: SECTION 7.200. CONSOLIDATION OF LODGES .. 104 In re: SECTION 23.030. EMPLOYMENT BUREAU .. 104 In re: SECTION 30.230. TRIAL RECORD 104 In re: SECTION 31.040. RECORD ON APPEAL . 104 3,5 Appointive Grand Lodge Officers (1974-1975) 135, 139, Cover IV Appointive Grand Lodge Officers (1975-1976) ..... Appointments (1975-1976) Appointive Grand Officers 133 District Deputy Grand Lecturers 133 District Deputy Grand Masters . 133 Special Committees 133 Standing Committees .. 133 Other Appointments ..... 133 0

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Auditor (1975-1976) ........... Baird, Walter H. Chairman of Committee on Ways and Means Ballot on Proposed Amendment of Section 13.040. AGE Biographical Sketch of Grand Master Herman A. Orlick Bloom, John W. Board of Directors of Masonic Home (1974-1975) Board of Directors of Masonic Home (1975-1976) Bretschneider, Max E. . / Brown, Stanton T.-Grand Lecturer Call from Labor . ,. . Call to Labor / Casselman, Bert W. ./ ..........

1975 . .... 142 122 .... 48, 52 Ii . . . . . . . .. 137 29, 31 142 106 90, 133 28, 107 29, 108 137

Chapman, William H-Grand Master 1970-1971 5, 51, 107, 135 Charters Granted: CENTRAL CROSSING LODGE and BUNKER LODGE .. 109 Closing 138 Cobb, Robert P. . 137 Collison, Joseph N. 137 Cook, Lewis C. Wes-Grand Master 1975-1976 Introduction of Masonic Home Board and Staff Members ......... 8 Photograph 193 Remarks 8,24, 107, Ill, Il9, 134, 136, 137 Report of Committee on Bicentennial ... ......... 117 Remarks 119 Report of Masonic Home 31 Denslow, William R.-Grand Master 1967-1968 . ., 135, 136 Dickinson, Martin B.-Grand Master 1962-1963 132 Dille, Earl K., Chairman of Committee on Masonic Education ... 56 District Deputy Grand Lecturers (1975-1976) ......... 143 District Deputy Grand Masters (1975-1976) 143 Donelson, J. Morgan-Grand Master 1969-1970 135 .Donnell, Forrest C.-Grand Master 1943-1943 . 136 Elected Grand Lodge Officers (1974-1975) '" . . . . . . . . 3, 5 Elected Grand Lodge Officers (1975-1976) 105, 135, 139, Cover IV Election of Masonic Home Directors 54, 103 Election of Officers 54, 105 Fifty-Year Buttons Presented During Year 1974-1975 74 GALA ALL-MASONIC YOUTH EXTRAVAGANZA 107 Gifts Presented to M.W. Grand Master Lewis C. Wes Cook 136, 137 Gift Presented to M.W. Brother Herman A. Orlick . 138 Grand Representatives to and from Missouri ......... 189 Grand Secretary's Tabular Statement 152 Howes, E. Gene .......... 134 Installation Installing Officers . . 135 Grand Lodge Officers for 1975-.1976 135 Introductions District Deputy Grand Lect1.~rers . 7 District Deputy Grand Masters . . 7 Grand Lodge Officers 1974-1975 . 5, 107 Grand Master Herman A. Orlick . 5 Grand Masters of Other Grand Lodges 6 Grand Officers of Other Grand Lodges 6 Members of Masonic Home Board, Directors, Personnel and Department Heads of Masonic Home of Missouri 8

1975

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Past Grand Masters of Missouri 6 Representatives of Appendant Masonic Organizations of Missouri .. 7 Ploeser, Walter C., S.G.I.G. of Missouri 109 Jurisprudence Committee-Report On Healing Order issued by Grand Master ..... '.... 47 On Dispensations and Permissions issued by Grand Master 47 48 On Proposed Amendment of Section 13.040. AGE " 49 On Proposed Amendment of Article 21. JURISDICTION . 49 On Proposed Amendment of Section 23.030. EMPLOYMENT BUREAU On Proposed Amendment of Section 25.160. LIQUOR BUSINESS PROHIBITED . 50 On Resolution and Motion submitted by Missouri Lodge No.1 and Commonwealth Lodge No. 654 53 List of District Deputy Grand Lecturers (1975-1976) 143 List of District Deputy Grand Masters (1975-1976) 143 List of Fifty-Year Button Recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 74 List of Grand Lodge Officers . .. 3, 5, 135, 139, Cover IV List of Grand Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 189 List of Living Past Grand Masters of Missouri 142 List of Lodges (Alphabetical) 146 List of Proficiency Certificates and Cards 94 Lodge Directory by Districts 166 Maichel, Warren R., Chairman of Committee on Jurisprudence 50, 51, 53 Masonic Home of Missouri Administrative Staff ......... . . .. 30, 143 Advisory Board-Order of the Eastern Star 29 Board of Directors . 29, 31, 142 Medical Staff 30 Nominations for Masonic Home Board . . . . . . . .. 25 Officers of Board . 29, 142 Report of Auditor ............... . . . . . . . . .. 40 Report of Masonic Home Cheer Committee ... 42 Report of President of Masonic Home Board 31 Report of Secretary of Masonic Home Board 37 Staff of Home 30, 143 .. A Masonic Review" .. .................... 3c Meeker, Bernard .... ................ ......... . ..... 137 Messages and Greetings ......... 29, 45 Miller, Robert E. ............ 52 Missouri Lodge of Research Annual Communication .. , 107 Officers 1975-1976 ............ . 142 Report . .. " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. 46 Mooney, Elvis A.-Grand Master 1968-1969 132, 135, 136 Morrison, George F.-Grand Master 1964-1965 . . . . . . . .. 23 Nominations for Masonic Home Board . . . .. 25 Officers of Grand Lodge of Missouri, 1974-1975 3, 5 Officers of Grand Lodge of Missouri, 1975-1976 135, 139, Cover IV Officers of Masonic Home, 1974-1975 ............. 29 Officers of Masonic Home, 1975-1976 ........... ......... 142 Opening 5 Orlick, Herman A.-Grand Master 1974-1975 Address . 10 Announcements 28, 44, 45

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

1975

Ii Biographical Sketch Frontispiece Photograph 5 Presentation Remarks and Statements 45, 109, 129, 134 of "Appreciation and Thanks" ..... 47,48 on "Eligibility to Vote" . 44, 90 General 6, 7, 107, 109 Welcomes . . 142 Past Grand Lecturer . . .. 142 Past Grand Masters of Missouri, Living .. .......... 112 Past Grand Secretary . Frontispiece Photograph of Grand Master Herman A. Orlick (1974-1975) 193 Photograph of Grand Master Lewis C. Wes Cook (1975-1976) . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Photograph of Grand Lodge Officers (1974-1975) ... Presentations to M.W. Grand Master Lewis C. Wes Cook 136, 137 Presentation to M.W. Brother Herman A. Orlick 138 Proficiency Certificates and Cards .. 94 Proposed Amendments for Action in 1976 In re: Section 5.100. BOARDS OF RELIEF 104 104 In re: Section 7.200. CONSOLIDATION OF LODGES In re: Section 23.030. EMPLOYMENT BUREAU 104 In re: Section 30.230. TRIAL RECORD .. ' 104 104 In re: Section 31.040. RECORD ON APPEAL Remarks: M.W. Grand Master Herman A. Orlick ......... . .... 6, 7, 28, 44, 45, 47, 48, 90, 107, 109, 129, 134 R.W. Deputy Grand Master Lewis C. Wes Cook 8, 24, 107, 11 J, 119, 134 136, 137 M.W. Grand Master Lewis C. Wes Cook .,. R.W. Grand Treasurer William H. Utz, Jr. 51, 57, 107 R.\V. Grand Lecturer Stanton T. Brown 90 46 M.W. Brother Alden H. Jones of Washington 61 M.W. Brother R. Gay Price of Kentucky .... M.W. Brother Harold Hultman of Nebraska 89 M.W. Brother Gordon C. Hascall of Iowa 126 127 M.W. Brother Robert H. Arnold of Kansas 135 M.W. Brother William R. Denslow .. 132 M.W. Brother Elvis A. Mooney R.W. Brother Walter C. Ploeser, S.G.I.G. of Missouri 109, III William Allison 112 Max E. Bretschneider 106 134 E. Gene Howes ... Robert E. Miller .. 52 Morris Salwinsky 51 Report of Auditor 61 Report of Grand Lecturer ......... ......... 90 Report of Grand Secretary 67 Report of Grand Treasurer ......... 57 Report of Masonic Home 29 Report of Missouri Lodge of Research 46 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: Appeals and Grievances . 25 Bicentennial . 117 Building Supervisory Board 58

1975

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

60 By-Laws . Correspondence . 47, 3c Credentials . . 9, 133 Entertainment of Distinguished Guests . 127 George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association . 124 Grand Master's Address . 44 Lodges Under Dispensation 108 Motion for granting Charters to Central Crossing Lodge and Bunker Lodge 109 Masonic Boards of Relief . . 129 . . Masonic Education 54 Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis .. 126 Milcagc and Pcr Diem . 133 Necrology . 112 Public Schools . 109 ]23 Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges Relief and Charity . . 122 Ritual .......... . . 93 . Certificates and Cards of Proficiency Issued 73, 94 ]20 Ways and Means (Budget for Year 1975-1976 and two requests) youth . . , 124 Resolution: Presented for Action at 1975 Annual Communication In re: Place for ]55th Annual Communication in September 1976 106 Presented for Action at 1976 Annual Communication In re: Amendment of Section 7.200. Consolidation of Lodges 104 In re: Repeal of Section 23.030. Employment Bureau ... 104 ]04 In re: Amendment of Section 5.100. Boards of Relief 104 In re: Amendment of Section 30.230. Trial Records In re: Amendment of Section 31.040. Record on Appeal 104 Result of Election of Directors of Masonic Home Board 103 Result of Election of Grand Lodge Officers . 105 . . Salwinsky, Morris 51 . 141 Special Committees, ]975-1976 Standing Committees, 1975-1976 . 140 Tribute to M.W. Brother Martin B. Dickinson 132 Utz, William H., Jr.-Grand Treasurer . 51, 57, 107 44, 51 Walker, Walter L.-Grand Master 1973-1974 . 'Velcomes . . 6