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PROCEEDINGS

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Most Worshipful Grand Lodge

Ancient Free and Accepted Masons

STATE OF ILLINOIS

EIGHTY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING

HELD AT CHICAGO, OCTOBER 10, 11, 12, 1922

OFFICERS

OF

The Most Worshipful Grand Lod^e

OF

A.F.&A.M.

of Illinois 1922-1923

Bro. Elmer E. Beach M.W. ^Grand Master Chicago

111 W. Washington St.

Bro. Arthur E. Wood E.JV. Deputy Grand Master Chicago

6254 Stony Island Ave.

Bro. E. C. Davenport R.W. Senior Grand Warden. .Harrisburg

Bro. David D. King E.JV. Junior Grand Warden Chicago

3002 Lake Park Ave.

Bro. Leroy A. Goddard B.W. Grand Treasurer Chicago

State Bank of Chicago

Bro. Owen Scott B.W. Grand Secretary Decatur

Bro. R. Keene Eyan B.W. Grand Chaplain Chicago

5614 S. Green St.

Bro. Charles H. Spilman B.W. Grand Orator Edwardsville

Bro. Roy Adams B.W. Deputy Grand Secretary . . .Decatur

Bko. Wm. Elmer Edwards W. ^Grand Pursuivant Chicago

5223 Race Ave.

Bro. John K. Platner W. Grand MarsJial Chicago

4227 Cottage Grove Ave.

Bro. J. A. Provoost W. Grand Standard Bearer. . .Pecatonica

Bro. W. W. Roberts W. Grand Sword Bearer Chicago

4837 N. Albany Ave.

Bro. Harry W. Harvey W. Senior Grand Deacon Chicago

7211 University Ave.

Bro. David S. Mellinger W. Junior Grand Deacon Chicago

6729 Langley Ave.

Bro. Amos Ball W. Grand Steward Gibson City

Bro. D. E. Bruffet W. Grand Steward Urbana

Bro. Geo. W. Cyrus W. Grand Steward Camp Point

Bro. Geo. W. Tipsword W. 'Grand Steward Beecher City

Bro. George T. Scrivner Grand Tyler Chicago

1827 Chase Ave. Bro. R. C. Peck Assistant Grand Tyler Decatur

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PROCEEDINGS

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TheMost ^ yW\ ^g^D Lodge

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A.F.&A.M.

of Illinois

In compliance with the provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Illinois, the eighty- third annual meeting was held in the City of Chicago, at Aryan Grotto Temple Bldg., commencing on Tuesday, the loth J day of October, A. D. 1922, A. L. 5922, at 9 o'clock a. m., i and was opened in ample form by Bro. Elmer E. Beach,

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Appendix

REPRESENTATIVES 6'onned.

Austin

Chicago Heights.. .

Gothic

Latham

Brighton Park ....

King Oscar

West Gate

Boyd D

Utlca

Apple River

Metropolitan

Sorento

Riverside

St. Andrews

Olympia

St Cecilia

West Salem

Chadwick

Cornell

Maywood

Lostant

Argenta

Free Will

Standard

Nifong-

Cornerstone

William McKinley

Granite City

Equity

Composite

John B. Sherman .

Marissa

Boulevard

Wheeler

Bethany

Villa Grove

Hooppole

Pyramid

Damascus

America

Des Plaines

Logan Square

Constellation

Loraine

Utopia

Crescent

Kosmos

Ogden Park

Silvis

Park Manor

Carnation

Edgewater

Al'o

I' Ikhart

Oarlock

Hanover

Coffeen

Ancient Craft

Gil. W. Barnard...

Bee Hive

Hull

Bellflower

Stelbir

Aaron

Republic

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BKPRKSKNTATIVE.

B. H. Williams

Elmer Ruble

Archie D. Manners..

David J. Joynt

H. C. Sals

George A. Gothberg. G. H. Wintjen

M. F. Prentice

M. W. Watson

J. E. Walters

Norreddin Cowen

A. E. Harvie

Gordon C. Hamilton. J. C.Nickel

C. E. Winter

B. F. Walser

John O. Kerch .

C. E. Lishness

Fred C. Bulovr

George C. Spring

Harry Craig

(jleu Donev

J. Schirathir

Elmer B. Jones

J. K. Morgan

Andrew H. Boyd

B. A. Bodman

H. J. Siebert

J. G. Buyre

Wilson J. Anderson Cdarles Willard Mathews

WilUs H. [Barnard

W. E. Gillson

Amos Hcjward Lansden H. W. Fraryer

Frank H. Ttompson

Arthur H. Borchers

R'rancis A. W' bster . . . William H Juncke.. ..

'iscar J. Fucths

E. C. Gratteon

Floyd Adair

P. Klaos

D. T. McKenzie

Geo. T. Knowles

Geo. J. Burkhardt

Cbas H Schmidt

C. C. Havford

R. N Shufert

Walter A. Silting

W. A. Foster

Fred Laudermon

Charles Burnham

lohn J. Miller

William R. Haller

Fred J. Gi eenbaum. . . .

Ora L. Medsker

,ros. Kroraer

Harvey J. Adkins

J. G. Laughlin

Harry B. Moyer

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Wm. W. Robinson

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J. F. lunelins, Jr

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Triansle

Edwin Burgess

M. R. Davis

W. H.Hall

Geo. E. Coles

D F. Stone

Crystal

Lake F- re't

15 00

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41 10

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12 70

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Henrv W. Dietrich

Ed. V. Forb

J. '\ Yerger

J. B. Lewis

Otto A. Fischmau

Geo. E. Weeks

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12 20

Au -tinH. Scrogin

12 70

Smyth Crooks

18 10

Ideal

12 10

Goodwill

12 10

John F. Clarke

12 70

L. H. Cook

13 !;0

Jas. A. Mateer

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Monroe C. Crawford . . Goodfellowship..

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Detailed Report Ilileage and Per Diem Committee 255

REPRESENTATIVES CoJiwi/erf.

Shadrach Bond. .

Mjjfair

Weslfield

Royalton

Zeigl' r

River Forest

Radiant

Merit . ..

Gr sham

Cardinal

Forest Park

Northern Lights

South Shore

Laure 1

Gl' nview

Level

North Evan^ton.

Ogle

Wood R'ver

Cissna Park

Great Lights

Oglesby

Stonington

Omega

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REPHESBNTATIVE.

Chas. H. Wood

Frt- d A. Lohm .. .

Oorsey E. Deip

L. E. Humptire}'S..

K. L. Berger

Chas. P. Olthup.... Klchard Rhodes... Meyt-r M. Arkin Geo. N. Pederson..

Charles Freder

Ferd. W. Klank....

H. W. DeJarnette. .

W. B. Carr

Jamit a report to the grand lodge in which they say:

' ' They find that Masonry is making remarkable progress throughout the English-speaking world, increasing rapidly in numbers and in influence. Its high reputation for benevolence and beneficence has been well main- tained, and its leaders are striving earnestly to make it the means whereby all that is best in its members may be so encouraged, that the effects of its teachings shall be constantly exemplified in their daily lives.

' ' The bonds of union between the grand lodges have been strengthened by the holding of a great 'Peace Meeting' in England, probably the most important gathering of Masons for two hundred years.

"Our American brethren have established a National Masonic Service Association for the better direction of their efforts to aid humanity in times of national stress. It is a great conception, worthy of the great minds from which it emanated and of the great men who are charged witli the guidance of its affairs. They have also founded a Memorial to tliat great and worthy brother, George Washington, the exemplar of every American boy and an object of admiration to every Mason."

The report on Foieign Correspondence is prepared by a committee of which C. A. EUicott is chairman. The proceedings of the various grand

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lodges are considered topically and the most foremost of their transactions are carefully analyzed and liberally discussed. The document is well worthy of the perusal of the Masonic student and regret is expressed that lack of s])ace forl)ids quoting some of the excellent things said.

Arthur H. P.ray, O.8., Masonic Hall, Castlereagh St., Rydnoy.

NEW YORK, F. & A. M.

1922

The volume of proceedings covering the one hundred and forty-first annual communication is voluminous. New York is a wonderful grand jurisdiction and everything Masonically is generous and large. The grand h)dge was opened in ample form and after prayer by the grand dmplain, tlie grand master, Robert II. Robinson, delivered* his annual address. It is an important and pleasing document and gives some idea of the responsi- bility which came to him during his year of service. His memorial pages are complete and extensive. His list of dispensations issued is quite long and he gives the cause briefly. The grand master refers pleasantly to the dedication of a lodge room for Whitestone lodge. The brethren of the lodge had transformed an old gymnasium into a lodge room, doing all the woi'k even to the drawing of the plans for the remodeling. For the pur- pose of grand lodge ceremonials the grand master assembled all his officers twenty-one times. The ceremonies consisted in the main of corner-stones, dedications and the constituting of lodges. Masonry appears to be ex- jianding in the State of New York for twenty dispensation were issued i\n- the formation of new lodges.

In Grand Master Robinson's remarks concerning the Masonic Home at Utica, he says:

"Perhaps there is no word in tlie English language around wliicli there cluster memories that bring to the mind and heart sucli feelings of peace and contentment as the magic word Home.

"When the weary toiler returns from field or mart or shop at close of day, tired in mind and body. Home is the haven of rest. When liie traveler has skirted the globe in search of knowledge or treasure or recrea- tion lie turns witli longing heart, even as an infant to its Mother's arms, to the quiet and fieace of Home. When the child has struggled witii studies that seemed to overwhelm or has satiated itself with joys of Jilay and game it seeks the bliss of the family circle in the shelter of the Home.

"Home means rest and ((uiet and happiness. Home is earth's touch of llu> bliss of heaven."

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The idea of the Masonic fraternity eveiywhere seems to be to mould its charitable institutions into real homes, where those who enter may not be made to feel that they are in any sense wards of the institution, but rather members of the Masonic family.

Mention is made of the splendid cottage erected at the Masonic Home at Utica by the Scottish Rite Bodies of the state.

The work of the George Washington Memorial Association is brietly reviewed and the recommendation made that the committee in charge be continued.

Grand Master Robinson states that on June 14 Flag Day was cele- brated In- nearly every Masonic lodge in the jurisdiction. The following paragraph he quotes from the memorable document, "Your Flag and Mine":

"The world has never known a Ijanner more humble in its origin, yet moie daring in its conception, and more eloquent in its appeal to the hearts and minds of men the world over. For nearly a century and a half it has flung forth a message to liberty-loving peoples of all lands, bidding them welcome to a land of opportunity, a land where there are neither kings nor czars, princes nor peasants, a land where all men are brothers with equal lilierty and justice for all. And i-ts message has been heard and answered."

The day of dedication of the hospital at Utica is referred to as the most auspicious in the hi.story of the grand lodge. In this connection, the lodges of New York are urged to do their utmost toward the establishing of a substantial maintenance fund.

The grand master urges the establishment of an official periodical for the Masons of New York and in this connection gives voice to the fol- lowing :

' ' The craft is moving forward. A new vision of its opportunities is beckoning us to ampler service and achievement. The need is for leaders who will help us translate our teachings into action, leaders who will stir our minds and hearts to work in unison one with the other, leaders who will point the way to the best that the fraternity can do for the greater good of our fellowmen. Where shall we look for them? The body of the craft must bring them forth. They must be flesh of our flesh, and spirit of our spirit, aflame with an inspired zeal for our ideals. We need them, and we shall have them if we resolve steadfastly to spread among our brethren a broader and deej^er understanding of the eternal verities of Freemasonry."

Concerning the National program for education he gives strong en- dorsement to the Smith-Towner bill, and says:

Masonic Correspondence 125

"The usual arguments against tliis progiam on economic grounds are nearly as baseless. The principle of federal aid does, of course, mean that the more populous and wealthy states contribute to assist those less favored than themselves. This objection, however, applies equally to all taxes levied for the common good. By the same token, we ought to scrap our navy because New York contributes more to its maintenance in pro- portion to population than Mississippi. This objection is narrow, sectional, and selfish. It is directly contrary to the Masonic teachings of brotherhood, universal enlightenment, and relief.

' ' After the mask has been stripped off, there remains only the naked truth that there are those who do not want to have the American public .'chools strengthened. Nothing can prevent an alignment being had on this issue and, when that alignment comes, somewhere around ninety percent of the population is going to be on the side of enlightenment and progress.

' ' If American Freemasonry is true to the principles of George Wash- ington, Benjamin Franklin, BeWitt Clinton, Theodore Roosevelt and count- less others of its greatest leaders, there can be no question as to the side upon which our brethren of the craft will stand. ' '

Over the educational service which is maintained by a special committee of the Grand Lodge of New York, the grand master grows enthusiastic, stating that during the year, a total of over 1200 meetings was held at which addresses of educational value had been delivei-ed.

The Masonic Service Association is endorsed and the folh)wing com- ment made:

"Some grand lodges which have held aloof are now taking a keen interest in this subject, and in addition to establishing local bureaus, have and are inviting the Masonic Service Association to demonstrate its program.

' ' The experimental stage in the association life seems past. As soon as the permanent plan is settled, the expenses should be very materially diminished. New York already has suggested plans for re-financing, which will materially lessen its commitments and at the same time not cripple the services of the Association to the craft.

"It is my suggestion that the question of New York's relationship to the association, after the annual meeting thereof in November next, be left to the discretion of the grand master, with the understanding, of course, that New York's commitment will not be increased over its present per capita obligation.

' ' The need for cooperation between the Masonic jurisdictions of the United States needs no advocacy. Our sad experiences in the past settle that matter beyond dispute."

The work of the Geneva conference is reviewed but the grand master is not certain wlietliev the instrumentalities created at Geneva can be

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availed of for service to humanity under Masonic auspices. He believes that a step in the right direction has been taken for he recommends that New York's quota of expense amounting to $1,000.00 be paid in the matter of the continuation of membership.

Concerning his work as grand master Brother Robinson relates the following story which conveys its own lesson:

' ' I heard Dr. John Wj-ndham tell about a visit he made to the Island of Arran ; and he told about visiting some of the humble people on that island; and he went into a cobbler's shop and spoke to the cobbler, away back in the corner of the shop and at his bench. And in the course of the conversation, he asked him if it did not become very monotonous and tedious and wearisome, sitting there cobbling all day long; and the old cobbler said, ' Yes, it sometimes does get very wearisome and tiresome and very montonous, but whenever it does I just kicks open the door,' and suiting the action to the word he gave a kick at the wooden door at the side, and there, open to all their view, was the great and vast expanse of the ocean ; the weariness and the monotony of the job was lost in the con- templation of the boundless sea."

From the report of the grand secretary it is noted that the number of lodges in the jurisdiction is 902, and the number of Master Masons 272,634.

The grand treasurer received $508,949.00 and paid out .+553,741.00.

A very interesting document was presented to the grand lodge from the trustees of the Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund, which covers the vari- ous matters of detail concerning the Masonic Home at Utica and its several departments. The Grand Lodge of New York appears to have suffi- cient funds for its various activities for the Children's Christmas fund the sum of $15,893.00 was collected. There are in the home 201 children, 163 men, 119 women, a total of 483.

The Grand Lodge of New York adopted the report of the committee on correspondence which recommended the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Queensland, Grand Lodge of Ecuador, the Republic of Czecho-Slovakia, Grand Lodge of Vienna, and delayed action in the matter of several other grand lodges, one of which was the National Grand Lodge of Italy.

An extensive report is made by the committee in charge of the George Washington Memorial Association. It appears that the Grand Lodge of New York has pledged nothing although it has already contributed the sum of $14,000.00. The following table is submitted in the report and is interesting. It shows the amount pledged and paid by each.

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Masonic Jurisdiction Population (1921)

Alabama 42,692

Alaska

Arizona 4,.")00

Arkansas ;!0,000

California 86,000

Canal Zone

Colorado 2.';, 790

Connecticut 34,70.3

Delaware 4,931

District of Columbia 16,306

Florida 18,933

Georgia 61,942

Idaho 7,018

Illinois 203,447

Indiana 108,021

Iowa 73,53>6

Kansas 62,992

Kentucky 65,000

Louisiana 26,392

Maine 38,499

Maryland 25,615

Massachusetts 92,418

Michigan 120,000

Minnesota 45,593

Mississippi 26,978

Missouri 100,000

Montana 15,907

Nebraska 34,647

Nevada 2,313

New Hampshire 12,247

New Jersey 62,253

New Mexico 5,276

New York 254,000

North Carolina 30,912

North Dakota 14,000

Ohio 148,480

Oklahoma 48,432

Oregon 21,212

Pennsylvania 175,000

Porto Rico

Philippine Islands 4,107

Rhode Island 14,217

Paid

Pledged

4,200.00

$ 42,500.00

100.00

1,202.o'o

500.00

1,800.00

2,400.00

5,751.00

2,250.00

200.00

1,700.00

32,800.00

5,684.04

17,697.00

1,600.00

1,958.50

2,942.28

750.00

2,431.00

1,000.00

48,900.00

2;!,000.00

1,100.00

18,911.51

900.00

16,389.50

1,800.00

1,053.00

500.00

38,258.03

110,371.04

5,000.00

30,246.14

7,691.25

200.00

12,371.00

5,865.00

500.00

430.00

7,500.00

100.00

400.00

12,247.00

47,670.97

8,000.00

1,875.00

14,000.00

2,400.37

10O.{0

10,405.00

4,000.00

225.00

18,881.30

5,000.00

100.00

94,419.25

100.00

300.00

800.00

14,460.50

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Masonic Jurisdiction Population (1921) Paid Pledged

South Carolina 25,301 19,614.91

South Dakota 16,350 1,400.00 9,600.00

Tennessee 37,570 3,143.01 3,077.00

Texas 100,000 25,400.00 55,000.00

Utah 3,690 3,046.50

Vermont 17,012

Virginia 35,200 18,049.25 11,500.00

Washington 33,954 7,500.00 23,400.00

West Virginia 25,453 12,466.50 1,000.00

Wisconsin 42,394

Wyoming 5,167 300.00

Grand Encampment, K. T 5,000.00

Gen'l Grand Council, R. & S. M... 100.00

Gen'l Grand Chapter, R. A. M... 100.00 500.00

Supreme Council, A. A. S. R 10,110.00

Imp. Council, A. A. O. N. M. S... 5,000.00 Sup. Council, M. O. V. P. E. R... 100.00

Miscellaneous 22.00

2,504,260 $688,332.85 $221,074.00

The promise is made that New York will do its full share toward this most excellent undertaking.

Quite a number of distinguished guests were present and addressed the grand lodge at length, notably Andrew L. Randell of Texas, Wni. W. Wilson of North Carolina and others.

An interesting paper is presented from the grand historian who goes back to the year 1717 and who reviews some of the early and formulative periods of Masonic development.

Some splendid work is being done by the Grand Lodge of New York in the matter of its educational department. It would be interesting to quote from the committee's report showing just what is beiiig accomplished but lack of space prevents. The election and installation of oiRcers closed the session.

The leport on Foreign Corresjiondence is j)repared by a committee of which S. Nelson Sawyer is chairman. Illinois is very courteously reviewed in one page, the principal acts of the grand lodge being mentioned. Con- cerning the report on Foreign Corresjiondence the following observation is made :

"The well digested repoit on Masonic Correspoudence prepared l)y Past Grand Master Delmar D. Darrah his fourth will be read with pleasure and profit. It is prefaced by a general review of the main issues

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uoted in vaiious proceedings. New York for 1020 is well presented. Two- thirds of the review deals with the address by Grand Master Farmer. All matters of importance are briefly noted in an appreciative spirit."

Arthur S. Tompkins, G.M.

Robert Judson Kenworthy, G.S.

NEW ZEALAND, A. F. & A. M.

1921

This far-away grand lodge has two hundred seventeen active con- stituents with an aggregate membership of 17,245.

The thirty-second annual communication was held at Auckland open- ing on Wednesday, May 11, 1921. The attendance of officers and repre- sentatives was unusually large.

Early in the session, the Board of General Purposes submitted an amendment to the by-laws changing the time of the annual meeting from May to November. Another amendment provided for the appointment of provincial grand masters and outlined to a large extent, their duties.

The election of officers took place and resulted in tlic selection of Thomas Ross of Dunedin for the office of grand master.

What is called the balance sheet was presented and the various sums show that the grand lodge is in a splendid condition financially.

The grand lodge does not recognize the institutional form of charity but does its full duty in the matter of caring for those dependent upon Masonic benevolence. Some of the contriljutions are quite liberal.

The reports of tlie disljursements for relief are specifically set forth so that there can be no question as to where the funds of the grand lodge went.

The question of taking care of disabled soldiers was brought forward and the discussion of the subject shows it was agreed that the limitation of the expenditure of the Board of Charities to its interest earnings should be removed and whatever funds the board had at its disposal should at all times be available for use.

It appears from the proceedings that the past masters of the lodges of the jurisdiction have been receiving the proceedings and as the expense

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is cousidorable to the grand lodge the proposition was made that the past masters be charged an annual fee of five shillings which would give them the proceedings at practically cost.

The grand lodge also proposes to increase the fee charged for cer- tificates of membership.

The Board of General Purposes announced the resignation of Brother Malcolm Niccol, grand secretary, and in view of the fact that another is to be elected to fill his place a salary was fixed at 550 per annum.

The retiring grand secretary, Brother Niccol, was, after much dis- cussion, given a retiring allowance of 400 per year.

The installation of ofl[icers took place with a grand flourish of trumpets and much music, lots of regalia and plenty of eclat.

The following will give some idea of the general character of the procession :

Trumpet Call. March.

The Grand Officers-Elect entered and were seated.

The Most Worshipful the Installing Grand Master directed a

deputation of Eight Worshipful Masters and Four Grand

Stewards to withdraw for the purpose of introducing

Most Worshipful Bro. Thomas Ross,

Grand Master-Elect.

Announcement by the Grand Director of Ceremonies.

Flourish of Trumpets.

Grand March.

A procession, as follows, entered:

Two Grand Directors of Ceremonies,

Two Worshipful Masters, with Cushions, bearing the Eegalia of

the Most Worshipful Grand Master-Elect,

Two Grand Stewards,

A Canopy, borne by Four Worshipful Masters,

under which walked

Most Worshipful Brother Thomas Ross,

Grand Master-Elect,

with Two Grand Stewards, one on each side.

Two Worshipful Masters.

The Grand Master-Elect was presented to the Installing Grand

Master by the Grand Director of Ceremonies.

Prayer by the Grand Chaplain.

Response So mote i^ be.

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The grand master, immediately following the ceremonies of installa- tion, made an extended address to his grand lodge covering many items of interest.

Just before the close the following amendment was moved: "That the following be added to Eule 142, Book of Constitution, or that a new Rule (No. 142A) be made: 'Every applicant for initiation into Freemasonry shall be handed by the secretary of the lodge the booklet on "The Aims, Object, and Teaching of Antient, Free and Accepted Free- masonry," sanctioned and issued by grand lodge, which must be returned to the lodge after perusal. On the applicant then deciding to proceed with his application, it shall be considered by the Investigation Committee of the lodge or Board of Enquiry where such is constituted.' "

The matter went to the Board of General Purposes and will come ui> again next year for final disposal.

There is no report on Foreign Correspondence.

Thomas Ross, G.M., Dunedin.

George Barclay, G.S., N. Z. Express Go's. Bldg., Bond St., Dunedin.

NORTH CAROLINA, A. F. & A. M.

1922

The city of Raleigh entertained the grand lodge assembled in one hundred thirty-fifth annual communication. The grand lodge opened briefly after which J Bailey Owen read his annual address. It is con- cise and to the point, covering eight and one-half pages of printed matter. Reference is made to the educational work upon which the grand lodge embarked last, year. Some splendid results have been attained and the recommendation is made that the good work continue.

A number of visitations are reported, one of which refers to a meeting at Charlotte at which every office in the lodge was filled by an employee of the Southern Railroad. Five corner-stones were laid. At each of these functions the grand lodge was assembled and the ceremony performed.

Five dispensations for the formation of new lodges were granted and the usual number of dispensations for general purposes issued. Every dispensation for new lodges was only granted after one of the lecturers had certified that at least five members of the proposed new lodge could confer all the degrees.

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Two so-called decisions were rendered.

The Masonic and Eastern Star Home is especially commended for the excellent work it is doing and the grand lodge is urged to be liberal in the inatter of contributing to this worthy enterprise.

The Oxford Orphan Asj'luni is mentioned in the following paragraph: ' ' This noble charity still challenges the admiration of the state, furnishing as it does food, clothes, homes and a splendid education for 394 of the orphans of our state. About 75 per cent of the orphans are children of non-Masons, which shows another evidence of the breadth of our Masonic charity. I commend this great charity to the fraternity and ask the Finance Committee to make to this great work as large an appro- priation as they possibly can. Reports from the directors of both of these institutions will be read to the grand lodge for its consideration."

The grand treasurer reports receipts of $76,681.00 and disbursements of $68,662.00.

The grand secretary's report discloses the fact that there are 454 lodges in the jurisdiction with a total membership of 36,576. The net gain for the year was 3,030. The grand secretary says there is a good deal of book Masonry in North Carolina.

During the first day's session S. R. Harris, the grand orator, delivered a most excellent address, his subject being ' ' The Human Cry and Ma- sonry's Answer." The address was thoroughly Masonic.

The board of directors of the Masonic Home rendered a short report asking for an appropriation of $50,000.00 to run the home for the coming year.

The report of the superintendent is very complete.

The printing office did quite an extensive business, but shows a loss of $791.00 for the year, whereas the woodworking shop shows a profit of $4,359.00.

The Educational Committee submit a report in which they make certain recommendations for carrying forward the educational work for the year. They are as follows:

' ' 1. That the Educational Committee be a permanent committee of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina.

"2. That in each subordinate lodge, the local master, upon election, appoint an Educational Committee, whose duty shall be to arrange for edu- cational meetings. In addition to this, the committee shall bring to regular meetings items of interest, both local, state and national, in which a Mason should express himself.

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"3. That at least four educational meetings per year be held either in a single lodge or group of lodges, under the leadership and direction of the district deputy in co-operation with the local master. Also that the local talent of these lodges be largely used for the development of the program, and occasionally special speakers outside the local district who can contribute to the increase in knowledge.

"4. That a central volvrnteer speaker's bureau be established where the lodges can make requests for outside speakers when necessary.

* * 5. That a portable moving picture machine be purchased and also reels for illustrating Masonic lectures."

A resolution was adoi^ted providing for the establishment of a fund to be used in the education of children of Masons.

The Committee on Foreign Correspondence offer quite an interesting report concerning the recognition of lodges in Latin America. The fol- lowing paragraph in the report gives some idea of existing incongruity:

"If we cannot recognize Peru, we certainly cannot recognize its youngest child, Ecuador; but I cannot understand how it is that we rec- ognize Cuba and refuse Mexico. I take it that there are good reasons for our position in both cases, or that, rather there xvere good reasons at the time this policy was established."

The correspondent recommended that the whole subject go over for one year.

The Jurisprudence Committee brought in a report recommending the approval of the Towner-Sterling bill. The recommendation brought forth a vigorous discussion showing that there were those for the bill and those against it. The grand lodge, however, sustained the report of the committee.

The election of officers with the installation and presentation of the jewel closed a very interesting and profitable business session.

There is no report on Foreign Correspondence made a part of the report.

One hundred seventy pages of appendix are required to take care of the tables and various other reports.

James H. Webb, 6.M., Ealeigh.

Wm. W. Willson, G.S., Clinton.

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NORTH DAKOTA, A. F. & A. M.

1921

The thirty-second annual communication was historic in character be- cause of the International Masonic Convention at Pembina. For this reason it was planned to have only the preliminary business and grand master's address at the morning session prior to calling off for the day.

The roll call showed all grand officers on hand together with a con- stitutional number of lodges. Several distinquished guests from other grand jurisdictions were present and accorded the grand honors. The United States flag was carried into the lodge room by the senior deacon Avhile members of the grand lodge stood at attention and sang one verse of the Star Spangled Banner.

The grand master, Allen V. Haig, presented his report as grand master. In his opening remarks he refers to the peace and harmony of the institution and suggests that:

"The only danger at the present time is that the increased popularity of our institution may induce unworthy men to apply for admission, and we become rather lax in the investigation of those who apply. It is qual- ity and not quantity that should govern the selection of material for our building. Those who present themselves for membership in our order should be most thoroughly investigated."

He pays tributes of respect to the dead of his own and other grand jurisdictions and reports the constituting of three lodges and issuance of four dispensations for the formation of new lodges. He states tliat he re- ceived many requests to confer degrees in less than statutory time and in all cases where cause seemed urgent enough, the dispensation was issued.

One new Masonic temple was dedicated. The corner-stone of an Episcopal church was laid by the deputy grand master.

The grand lodge maintains what is called a Masonic cottage at Dun- seith. It is apparent that this cottage is for the treatment of patients who may be suffering with various diseases.

The grand master reports four questions and answers under the head of decisions. One question and answer is as follows:

"Question: The treasurer of a lodge is the cashier of a bank, wherein the lodge funds are deposited in the name of the lodge. The bank closed its doors and a receiver has been appointed and the lodge is notified to make claim on the bank. Can not the lodge hold its treasurer personally liable for the funds on deposit?

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"Answer : If the funds were deposited in the name of the lodge as provided by the grand lodge law, the treasurer can not be held personally responsible. ' '

The George Washington Memorial Association is highly endorsed as is the Masonic Service Association.

The visitations made by the grand master are not numerous owing to the fact that business engagements did not permit him to accept very many of the invitations which came to him.

One lodge was called up on the carpet by the grand master because it permitted the use of its temple by an organization entirely foreign to Ma- sonry for use in initiating ceremonies and banquet on Sunday afternoon and evening. The grand master asked the grand lodge to take some action regarding the i)roper use of lodge temples.

Concerning fees and dues, the grand master says:

"I have learned that a few lodges are disposed to raise the question of fees and dues, feeling that the minimum fee of $50.00 is too high. Surely, if Masonry is worth anything, it is worth $50.00, and I feel it would be very unwise to make any change in this by-law."

District meetings were held during the year throughout the state at which the work of the several degrees was exemplified and as a result much good was done for the lodges of the state.

The grand master closes his address by thanking the brethren for the loyal support they have given him during the year and with a sincere ex- jjression of the appreciation for the high honor conferred upon him.

The grand treasurer gives his receipts as $24,205.00 and his expendi- tures as $21,658.00. The report of the grand secretary is full and com- plete and deals with a great many affairs which j)assed through his of- fice during the year.

The grand lodge paused in its business transactions long enough to permit tlie presentation of baskets of peonies to the grand master and grand secretary.

The fraternal correspondent, Grant S. Hager presents to the grand lodge a sort of resume of the principal things before the Masonic world. The subjects which he treats are Numerical Growth Continues, Charity More Widespread, Physical Qualifications, Our Stand on the Grotto, Large Lodges, Topical Reviews.

Tlie grand lodge maintains a most excellent library and during the year 423 books were sent out to those who wish to read. From all that

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can be gathered from the report, the grand lodge is doing a most excellent work in the education of the Masons through its circulating library.

North Dakota is urged in a report made by Walter L. Stockwell, state director to get behind the George Washington Memorial " Association and support it in every possible manner.

A long report is made by the committee in charge of the Thompson Memorial Prize in oratory. The Committee on Grand Master's Address and reports of other grand officers submit their findings to the grand lodge in a comprehensive report presented near the close of the meeting.

From the report of the Committee on Masonic Education the idea is gleaned that a most excellent work is being accomplished by the Grand Lodge of North Dakota in the matter of disseminating Masonic informa- tion to the Masons of the state.

An amendment to the by-laws was presented providing that all candi- dates for the Masonic degrees be required to take the oath of allegiance to the American flag. Another amendment provided a change of venue in the case of Masonic trials.

One thing the grand lodge did was adopt a resolution providing that all grand masters present at the meeting of the grand lodge be paid mileage and per diem.

The Committee on Grievances and Appeals report nothing liefore them showing a most happy and harmonious condition to exist in the juris- diction.

Concerning tlie proper use of Masonic temples, the Committee on Ma- sonic Jurisprudence made a report as follows:

' ' The use on Sunday, of any Masonic temple owned or controlled by a Masonic lodge or Masonic corporation in this grand jurisdiction, shall not be permitted to any other organization for any purpose when a sim- ilar use on Sunday is forbidden to the Masonic lodge itself. ' '

From the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges the informa- tion is gleaned that there are now in tlic State of North Dakota 13,582 Master Masons.

A patriotic service was adopted and the secretary directed to send copies of the report embodying the patriotic service to members of Congress.

The Conmiittee on By-Laws report adversely on an amendment to the by-laws of the grand lodge providing tliat all candidates shall take an oath of allegiance to the American tlag. On the question of change of

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venue, it was recommended that tlic subject be referred to a special com- mittee of tlirec to report at the next annual communication of the grand lodge.

On the afternoon of the last day the grand lodge sent greetings to the Eastern Star, installed its officers and closed with peace and harmony prevailing.

In the Report on Foreign Correspondence prepared by Grant S. Hager, Illinois is very generously considered in three pages. Brother Hager very carefully analyzes the address of Grand Master Daniel G. Fitzgerrell as a remarkable paper. He mentions the various subjects he considers and commends him for the very vigorous stand which he took upon all matters which Brother Fitzgerrell presented. Brother Hager has the following to say upon the attitude of the Grand Lodge of Illinois to- ward the Masonic Service Association:

"The Grand Lodge of Illinois did not join the Masonic Service Asso- ciation. No one who was at the Cedar Rapids Conference of 1919 ex- pected it would. The attitude of opposition displayed there by Past Grand Master Alexander H. Bell, of Illinois, and his well-known influence in his grand lodge, made it impossible for a fair and impartial report of the aims and purposes of that organization to come before the grand lodge. We are surprised at the special report of Past Grand Master Owen Scott, however. His attitude at Cedar Rapids was most friendly. In his talks before the conference one was lead to believe he would make a report favorable to Illinois becoming a member jurisdiction. But he evidently acquired a serious attack of 'cold feet' when he returned to the soil of Illinois. However, there is not entire unanimity among the prominent members of the jurisdiction on the question."

Concerning the review of this writer Brother Hager has the following to say:

"A very excellent and discerning review is submitted by Past Grand Master Darrah his third. The ' prefatory ' remarks, cover in small com- pass, a wide range of important subjects. It covers 126 pages and re- views practically all existing jurisdictions. North Dakota for 1919 is covered in two pages. The meat of our proceedings is served for the Illi- nois craft. Our activities are fairly and kindly treated."

Henry E. Byorum, G.M., Minot.

Walter L. Stockwell, G.S., Fargo.

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NOVA SCOTIA, A. F. & A. M.

1921

The city of Digby entertained the grand lodge convened in fifty-sixth annual communication Wednesday, the Sth day of June.

The opening ceremonies consisted of addresses of welcome, reading of letters and telegrams from absentees and the introduction of dis- tinguished guests.

The grand lodge was called to ease and was formed in solemn pro- cession and marched to Holy Trinity Church where divine services were held. A most appropriate sermon being preached by Rev. William Drifield.

The grand lodge then returned to its place of meeting and was called to labor after which the grand master, George D. MacDougall, read his annual address. It is a very complete document in which there is care- fully set forth by him the various acts which he performed in his admin- istrative capacity. He says, concerning early Masonry in Nova Scotia:

"We do know that a lodge, regularly chartered, existed in Annapolis Royal in 1738 and in Digby in 1784. There were, as one would naturally expect, the ups and do^Tis, with broken records, consequent upon a young and sparsely settled country. But the lamp of Freemasonry continued to glow, and a sure and firm foundation was established when in 1870 the lodge of King Solomon, No. 54, whose invitation caused us to meet here, was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia."

He very tenderly mentions the dead at home and abroad, commends the Freemasons Home and its Board of Managers.

Two dispensations were issued for the formation of new lodges. He sets forth in his report, liberal paragraphs stating the lodges which he visited and the hospitality that was shown him. The list is a long one and shows that the grand master was generous in visiting the lodges of his jurisdiction.

It is apparent that the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia has had some trouble with the Order of the Eastern Star for in his report the grand master presents the following paragraph:

"You will note the question again asked re-establishment of Order of Eastern Star, and I am advised tliat a chapter of the order lias been insti- tuted in Annapolis Royal. The pronouncements have up to this time always been against the creation of feminine bodies, and while grand lodge has no jurisdiction, theoretically, over O. E. S., it has jurisdiction

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over other members of subordinate lodge in their connection with any other body. Its membership includes men, whose qualifications are that they must be Master Masons in good standing, and I am advised (I do not know how correctly) that it is necessary that Master Masons be present. In order to clarify the situation, it might be well for grand lodge at this time to make some pronouncement on the subject."

Under the head of Decisions there is presented a long list of questions and answers. Nearly all of these are local constructions of existing laws. A careful examination of the same reveals nothing out of the ordinary.

The grand master congratulates the craft of the jurisdiction upon the splendid showing it has made in the way of increased membership, the gain for the year being practically forty per cent.

The deputy grand master makes a very brief report concerning invita- tions to other lodges which he accepted.

From the grand secretary's report the information is gleaned that the present membership of the lodges is 8,781, a gain for the year of 648.

The grand treasurer gives his receipts as $19,776.00 and his expendi- tures for general purposes at approximately $10,000.00.

The trustees of the Freemasons Home gives the number of guests at eighteen.

The grand historian submits a document which no doubt is pleasing to such members of the craft who are interested in those phases of the fraternity outside the ritual.

The reports of the district deputies disclose the fact that those officials are energetic and ever striving to upbuild the craft in their respective jurisdictions. The reading of their reports show they have been in close touch with the general condition and lodges during the year.

The reception of grand representatives, the election and installation of officers were the principal acts of the closing hours.

James 0. Jones writes the correspondence report and considers Illriaois in three pages of fraternal and generous review. He analyzes carefully the report of Grand Master Daniel G. Fitzgerrell, quoting brief extracts therefrom. Conceriiig the position taken by Grand Master Fitzgerrell on physical qualifications Brother Jones observes as follows:

"As in other jurisdictions, and particularly since the war, the grand master has had more or less bother about 'Physical Qualifications' of can- didates. However, after calling the Advisory Committee together, the grand master 'was of opinion that it was safer and wiser to allow the

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lodges to follow the letter of the old law, rather than attempt to act under the spirit of the new.' In other words it would appear that the grand master does not propose making any alteration on account of changed con- ditions caused by the war. Perhaps he is right, but as the Scotchman says, 'I hae my douts. ' "

He si^eaks very kindly of the Illinois reviewer in the following para- graph :

"Brother Delmar D. Darrah presented the report on Masonic Corre- spondence, his third, in which he very pleasantly and intelligently re- viewed the proceedings of the sister grand lodges. Nova Scotia for 1919, receives two closely printed pages of the report, and our doings are nicely condensed and fraternally reviewed. Speaking of our last review of the proceedings of this important grand jurisdiction. Brother Darrah says:

* The report on correspondence is prepared by James C. Jones, grand secretary. He gives Illinois four pages of consideration and in a very brief manner, chronicles the principal events of the session of 1918.'

"Now, we thought we did pretty well, and that our consideration of the 1918 proceedings was anything but 'brief.' We note that the modesty of our good brother prevented a repetition of the good things we said of him and his work. But he was entitled to them all the same, but all we reviewers are 'tarred with the same stick,' we are all modest."

John Murray Lawson, G.M., Yarmouth.

James C. Jones, G.S., Halifax.

OHIO, F. & A. M.

1921

The Grand Lodge of Ohio sends forth a most excellent book of pro- ceedings covering the transactions of the one hundred twelfth annual grand communication which was held in the city of Cleveland, October 19 and 20, 1921.

The officers and members of the grand lodge met at Hollenden Hotel on Wednesday morning, October 19, and under an escort of Knights Templar were conducted to the Masonic temple where the session was held.

The grand master directed the deputy grand master to open a lodge of Master Masons and then retired.

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The report of the Committee on Credentials showed a quorum present after which the grand master was received with honors, took his place in the east and opened in ample form. The grand commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar was introduced and w^elcomed to a seat in the east. Apparently this action on the part of Ohio brethren will not find favor in Colorado, California and a few other states which have re- cently enacted very drastic action against the so-called higher bodies.

Grand Master John R. Flotron submitted his report which is a very interesting document covering thirty-seven pages. He pays tributes of respect to the dead of his own and other grand jurisdictions.

Grand Master Flotron announces the appointment of H. S. Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio, to represent the Grand Lodge of Illinois near the Grand Lodge of Ohio. He also states that he called a meeting of the dis- trict lecturers at the Masonic Home near Springfield. Sixteen were pres- ent and matters pertaining to the home were fully discussed and plans outlined for the work of the year.

Dispensations were issued for the formation of eleven new lodges while ninety-four dispensations were granted covering various Masonic needs.

Sixteen special emergency communications were held, sixteen Masonic lodge rooms and temples were dedicated and seven corner-stones laid.

The list of visitations made by Grand Master Flotron is quite lengthy showing that he moved around among his brethren and kept in close touch with the doings of the craft.

He reports that the Masonic Home is at the present time becoming crowded and that applicants now await provision being made for their proper housing.

The grand master announces that the total number of members in the State of Ohio is 157,938 while the total average attendance at lodges for the year is only 20,034 or about 12% per cent.

He gives three reasons why Masonic lodges are not better attended. They are as follows:

"First, the continual grinding out of candidates where all time is given to initiatory work becomes tiresome to many, especially those seek- ing more light and a greater knowledge of Masonry.

"Second, a greater number of social and business cares to divide our interests, makes for a lack of appreciation of what each individual mem- ber owes the fraternity.

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' ' Third, many come as a stepping-stone only to the so-called ' higher degrees,' and after receiving them, fail to realize the importance of the very foundation of their Masonic structure."

The Committee on Rituals appear to be active because the grand master announces that the supply of cypher copies is exhausted and so many replacements are demanded that is is necessary to continue the committee in its work.

He seems to think that there is a general laxity throughout the juris- diction in the matter of the business concerns of the lodge. He calls at- tention to the fact that the business transactions of the lodge are just as secret as the ritualistic work particularly so with reference to the ballot.

Only one decision is rendered by Grand Master Flotron and this re- lates to an objection lodged against an applicant whose fee the secretary desired to return without record. The decision reads as follows:

"A petition is received when it is tendered to the lodge and the lodge through its membership or its officers by some affirmative action clearly indicates that the petition has been received and ready for further action. ' '

The grand master seems to think that suitable monuments or markers should be placed at the graves of such past grand masters whose last rest- ing place is unmarked.

The grand master also tliinks that district lecturers cannot secure the best efficiency unless they make two visits to each lodge, the tirst one to be a matter of general instruction and the second is to see that his sug- gestions have been carried out.

Concerning the protection of Ancient Craft Masonry he says: "I recommend that the dignity, solemnity and importance of the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry be protected by making it a Ma- sonic offense in this jurisdiction to solicit or to recommend a Master Ma- son to receive any degrees in any organization or body recognized by this grand lodge as Masonic for a period of not less than three months after he has passed a satisfactory examination in the Master Mason Degree ; and further, to solicit or recommend a Master Mason for membership in any organization for which that standing is a qualification, until the person so solicited or recommended has been a Master Mason for a period not less than one year after he has passed a satisfactory examination in the Master Mason Degree."

He recommends as follows:

' ' Every application made to a subordinate lodge should be a citizen of the United States of America who can speak and read the English

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language, and if not so, the lodge should refer it to the grand master, who may grant permission to a subordinate lodge to proceed, if in his opinion there be a satisfactory reason for the candidate to reside in the United States of America without becoming naturalized."

Several amendments to the by-laws are suggested by the grand master and he expresses the hope that they may be adopted.

In concluding, the grand master states that the Grand Lodge of Ohio shows a net gain of 15,177 for the year just closing and that the total membership in the state is 163,657.

The grand treasurer, Horace A. Irvin reports he received from the grand secretary the amount of $251,612.00 and paid out on warrants $292,974.00. The Grand Lodge of Ohio is in a splendid condition finan- cially, its available resources approaching $348,000.00.

The first business on the second day was the election of grand officers. This was followed by quite an extensive report from the Committee on Necrology.

All lodges under dispensation were granted charters.

The Committee on Charity brought in a report endorsing the report of the Near East Association and recommending that the grand lodge lend its assistance to this most worthy cause.

A long report is made by the trustees of the Ohio Masonic Home. The report is interesting and shows the scope of the work being accom- plished by the Masons of Ohio.

It is apparent that the grand lodge is wrestling with the problem of building a hospital, for the trustees report that the hospital has not been abandoned but its erection has simply been postponed.

The Washington Memorial Association is of course thoroughly en- dorsed and such decisions as the grand master report are approved by the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence. The Jurisprudence Committee sub- mit the following amendment to the grand lodge by-laws:

"That the worshipful master shall require each Master Mason within two months after his obligation to acquire and pass the examination lecture of the degree, unless (for sufficient reason to be stated on record) an ex- tension of time shall be given by the worshipful master, and that he certify that this has been done on the annual returns on blanks to be printed and furnished by the grand secretary."

The craze for compelling Master Masons to learn the catechism of the Third Degree is spreading. Just what is to be accomplished by this re-

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quiremcnt, the writer is uuable to discern. Maybe this is one reason why the h)dges are not better attended. There is too much attention paid to extraneous nuittcrs and too little to those vital things which men like and enjoy and which serve to bring them together on frequent occasions.

Quite u long report is submitted by Robert I. Clegg from the Com- mittee on Masonic History. There is quite an extensive discussion on the ritual of the state which should prove interesting to the brethren of the jurisdiction.

The Committee on Foreign Correspondence do not report favorable on the matter of recognizing either the York Grand Lodge or the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico. Queensland was however, recommended for rec- ognition.

The installation of olficers together with the presentation of tlie cus- tomary jewel closed a very interesting session.

The Report on Foreign Correspondence is prepared by a committee of which O. P. Sperra is chairman. Illinois is given two and one-half pages of most generous consideration. Brother Sperra makes a brief review of the principal acts of Grand Master Daniel G. Fitzgerrell and seems to find favor with everything he said and did. Brother Sperra commends the Correspondence Report of this writer and quotes a liberal extract from his Point of View concerning the recent abnormal increase in membership.

Frank M. Ransbottom, G.M., Zanesville.

J. H. Bromwell, G.S., Cincinnati.

OKLAHOMA, A. F. & A. M.

1922

The city of Guthrie, Oklahoma, entertained the grand lodge on Feb- ruary 28, and March 1 and 2. The meetings were held in the Scottish Rite Temple. The first business to be transacted was the presentation of an apron to the grand master, James H. Patterson.

The grand lodge was then opened in ample form after which the Com- mittee on Order of Business submitted the program to be followed.

An address of welcome and a response thereto were followed by the address of the grand master. In his opening remarks he said:

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"Can we persuade ourselves that the Disarmament Conference was called because of the influence of the principle of brotherly love among nations? Or was it rather to save the world from bankruptcy? And yet through all, the fraternity of Freemasonry has grown in numbers more rapidly than at any time in its history. And today Freemasonry in its strength is more rolnist, and in its standing more highly respected, and in its power more influential than ever before. And from ever,>-where the world over comes the good tidings that men high in political, social, and economic atfairs, and from all avocations of life, are eager to join its ranks, subscribe to its doctrines, and permit its great principles to shape and govern their actions."

The grand master shows the good taste to briefly mention the dead of his own and other grand jurisdictions and to leave to the Committee on Necrology the duty of preparing suitable memorials.

During the year twenty-three corner-stones were laid. Only one of them was for a Masonic temple.

Masonry in Oklahoma must be prospering for nine new lodges were constituted and thirteen dispensations issued for the formation of new lodges. Two lodges were consolidated, two charters taken up and five dispensations to attend divine worship were issued. A long list of special dispensations to meet various contingencies are recorded.

The grand master made a numl)er of visitations to the lodges of his jurisdiction. He also reports that the children of the Masonic Home at- tended tlic Shrine picnic where they were most delightfully entertained.

The grand master urged the lodges of his jurisdiction to observe the Washington Masonic Anniversary and four hundred tliirty-five of them arranged programs and held fitting exercises.

The Masonic Service Association is endorsed.

Four constructions of local law are submitted under the head of de- cisions.

Among the recommendations made by Grand Master Patterson is one relating to a re-districting of the state. His reasons are that the dis- tricts are now too large, and more are needed to properly subserve the needs of the grand lodge.

Tlie district deputy grand masters are highly commended for the way and manner in which they have discharged the duties of their oifice. The grand master closes his terse report with thanks to all who assisted him during tlio year.

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A past grand master of the jurisdiction who was expelled from Ma- sonry fourteen years ago was restored to all his rights and privileges, in- troduced into grand lodge and given a seat in the east.

A most excellent address was delivered by Edgar D. Salkelt, on the subject of ' ' Washington the Unifier. ' '

The roll call of the representatives reveals the presence of Fred S. Walker representing Illinois.

The State of Oklahoma has collected and turned over to the George W'ashington Memorial Association the sum of $17,769.00.

The report of the grand secretary is complete in every detail. He gives the net gain for the year as 6,799. The present membership is 55,231. The grand treasurer gives his receipts at $199,995.00 and his ex- penditures as $224,000.00.

A motion was made in grand lodge that the masters of some half dozen lodges which were represented by those officials only be allowed to cast the entire vote of their lodges. After a spirited discussion the motion was lost.

A long report is made by the trustees of the Masonic Home. It cost $55,629.00 to operate the home for eleven months. It is apparent from the report that the money was well spent.

The Committee on Correspondence reported adversely on the recogni- tion of the National Grand Lodge of Italy but voted to extend recognition to the Grand Lodge of Ecuador and to the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico.

The Grand Lodge of Oklahoma desires to move the Masonic Home. A motion was made and unanimously carried that a committee be appointed to receive propositions and report to the grand lodge.

The grand lodge voted to make the fiscal year of the grand lodge to coincide with the calendar year.

The committee appointed to select a site for the new Masonic Home submitted propositions from two cities. The ballot was taken and the city of Guthrie selected.

A Committee on Public Welfare asked for the sum of $10,000.00 to carry on its work. An amendment was offered reducing the amount to $5,000.00 but the whole proposition was lost.

The grand orator delivered an address on the subject of the Sjtu- bolism of the Third Degree. It being largely esoteric, it was not printed in the proceedings.

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On motion the grand secretary's oiBce was moved to Guthrie,

The election, installation of officers and presentation of the jewel closed the session.

The Report on Foreign Correspondence is prepared by Thomas C. Humphry. In his opening remarks he seems to think that the Masonic world has gone wild for he says:

"We have the organization of boys whose fathers were Masons in the DeMolay organization. At colleges there has been an effort to or- ganize boys who are sons of Masons into some kind of an organization, and so on and so on. To enumerate the various number of organizations would trench upon our limited space.

' * Reading accounts of so many organizations, all supposed to be travel- ing the right road, reminds the writer that the colored preacher was wrong when he said to his congregation : ' There are but two roads, one to hell and the other to damnation. ' You remember a colored brother arose in the audience and said: 'Dis niggah will take to de woods.' But the spirit of dissatisfaction prevails in a number of grand lodges. Grand masters and grand orator in eloquent strains and musical voice assert that we should favor the free public schools, as though the free public school sys- tem was in great danger of being wiped off of our statute books. All of our states have had a free public school system for years, and no political party has attempted to repeal the same; but it is a great subject for oratorical pyrotechnics. The writer nearly fifty years ago in state legis- lature made his maiden speech on the question of free public schools, and was as earnest and vociferous as if life and death depended on the passage of the measure, when in fact there was no opposition to it and it passed unanimously. It was like the attorney making an eloquent speech in court when taking a judgment by default."

Brother Humphry gives two pages of generous consideration quoting a substantial paragraph from the report of Grand Master Daniel G. Fitz- gerrell and a liberal extract from the oration of Leroy A. Goddard.

In the review there is neither criticism nor comment.

Leslie 11. Swan, G.M., Oklahoma City.

William M. Anderson, G.S., Oklahoma City.

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OREGON, A. F. & A. M.

1921

The seveiity-lirst annual communication was held at Portland, June 15, 16, and 17. The roll of grand officers was called and a constitutional number of lodges reported present, after which the grand lodge was opened in ample form. The first thing was to receive the representatives of other grand lodges. C. E. Mensinger, representing the Grand Lodge of Illinois, is accredited with being present.

The grand master, Wm. J. Kerr, presented a concise report covering sixteen pages. His opening paragraph is as follows:

* ' The past year has been one of great growth in Masonic member- ship; and, on the whole, a healthful, true Masonic spirit prevails. While evidences of inharmony have appeared, and some difficulties in connection svith a few of the lodges required adjustment, still, the year generally has been characterized by peace and harmony. From my observation and corre- spondence with constituent lodges, I am convinced that most of the diffi- culties that arise either in the work of the lodges or among the individual members thereof, are due to a lack of understanding rather than to a disposition on the part of members of the craft to ignore or to disregard their Masonic obligations."

He reports tlie present membership of his grand lodge to be 21,000, an increase of 2,944 or sixteen per cent for the year. Concerning this increase in membership he says:

"There is ample evidence that those now coming to the doors of Masonry are actuated by varying motives. Most, no doubt, are sincere and in every way worthy, but there are those who hope thus to gain political advantage or social advancement, while others are expecting that Freemasonry will aid them in their business ventures. For instance, a professional man who had recently been admitted to membership in one of our lodges, expressed disappointment that he had not received the same relative increase in his business from members of the Masonic lodge as he had theretofore received from other orders of which he was a member. ' '

Grand Master Kerr beUeves in Masonic education, and thinks that there is much to be learned outside the ritual. He recommends that all candidates shall be required to learn the catechism of the Third Degree and pass an examination in open lodge.

Six lodges were given dispensations and set to work. Two hundred fifty-eight dispensations for general purposes were issued.

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He calls attention in the following:

' ' Reports have l)een received indicating that many of the lodges have discontinued the use of the flag ceremony. This was on the supposition that since the ceremony was not printed in the revised ritual, it had been discontinued. Attention is called to the fact that the action of the grand lodge in providing for this ceremony has never been rescinded. ' '

The State of Oregon voted previously to construct a Masonic and Eastern Star Home. Grand Master Kerr reports that in addition to the funds already in hand an additional amount of $200,000.00 will be re- quired and that one of the problems before the grand lodge will be to devise ways and means of raising money with which to complete the enter- prise upon which the grand lodge has already embarked.

The George "NVasliington Memorial Association is commended and the grand lodge urged to do its full share toward this most laudable under- taking.

The grand master has a great deal to say concerning public schools, government and Masonry and comes out vigorously in favor of the Towner- Sterling bill.

The grand master concludes his address by asking representatives in grand lodge to be zealous in the discharge of the various items of business which may come before them.

The grand treasurer gives his total receipts as $59,252.00 and his expenditures as $33,554.00.

The educational fund shows receipts of $4,400.00 and disbursements of $1,795.00.

The grand secretary, James F. Robinson, makes quite a complete report in which he covers in detail practically every matter of business which passed through his hands.

The report of the grand lodge trustees discloses the interesting item that the educational relief fund is used largely for the assistance of chil- dren of Master Masons seeking education in public schools.

A long and detailed report is presented from the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. This report shows that the sum of $223,500.00 will be required to complete that institution.

A very interesting address Avas delivered by Percy R. Kelly, grand orator. The subject was ' ' The Questions at the Threshold. ' ' The address was Masonic and historical.

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At this point the grand lodge was called off long enough to permit the introduction of a committee from the Grand Chapter of the Order of .Eastern Star which organization chanced to be in session at that time.

The grand lodge took up a lot of time in considering Tarious amend- ments to its by-laws. From the extended report incident thereto it is apparent that the brethren of Oregon interest themselves deeply in legis- lative changes. An amendment permitting lodges to work ten candidates at one communication was presented and after vigorous discussion was sent to the Committee on Jurisprudence for further consideration.

Reports of a large number of special committees occupied the entire forenoon of the third day. One rather unusual resolution appears in the following :

"It was moved and adopted that a special committee be appointed by the M. W. grand master to handle publicity matters in connection with gifts to the fraternity, and especially to the Masonic Home."

The installation of grand officers, presentation of the customary apron were interesting features of the closing hours.

The report on Foreign Correspondence is prepared by David P. Mason. Illinois receives three pages of fraternal consideration. Liberal extracts are taken from the report of Grand Master Daniel G. Fitzgerrell and the various things which he called the attention of his grand lodge to are favorably commented on by Brother Mason. The oration of Wm. H. Beckraan is liighly commended. Concerning the correspondence report of this writer the following comment is made:

"Every writer knows, it is far easier to write a review of extended reference than a short one. He has eliminated quotations from proceed- ings reviewed and comment. Paragraph by paragraph the writer carefully reviews essential facts in the proceedings of the various grand juris- dictions. ' '

Frank S. Baillie, G.M., Portland.

James F. Robinson, G.S., Portland.

PENNSYLVANIA, F. & A. M.

1921

A quarterly communication was held in the city of Philadelphia on May 21, 1921.

Four lodges were granted permission to receive petitions for initia- tion presented for the fourth time. It is apparent that the Grand Lodge

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of Pennsylvania has some laws on its statute books limiting tlie number of times a petitioner can apply for the degrees.

The Committee on Appeals report one case wherein a brother was tried for misuse of the black ball. A brother who had been expelled from his lodge for using the black ball was restored to good standing in his lodge and the penalty of expulsion removed. In another case where the black ball had been used, the accused was found guilty and the action of the lodge sustained. Tlie remainder of the business transacted at this session was purely routine.

At a quarterly communication held June 1, 1921, four more requests to receive four petitions for initiation by lodges were presented and the requests granted.

A brother who cursed his lodge and everybody in it because his brother had been rejected was tried by the lodge and expelled. He ap- pealed to the grand lodge and upon investigation it was found that the master had acted as accuser, judge and jury. The Committee on Appeals sustained the appeal, removed the expulsion and sent the case back for retrial.

A number of by-laws submitted to the Committee on By-laws by con- stituent lodges were approved.

It appears from the report of the grand master that the lodges in Philadelphia are permitted to open at any hour they choose to elect and may enact by-laws permitting them to open an hour earlier than stated in the by-laws, when it is desired to hold some special function. The grand master seems to think, and rightly so, that lodges should have a fixed time of opening and adhere to that time.

A quarterly communication was held September 7, 1921. The grand secretary made a report giving the number of lodges in the state as 513. The number initiated during the year was 19,383 and the present member- ship 168,847. The Committee on By-laws report the approval of a large number of amendments which had been submitted for consideration.

The last quarterly communication for the year was held December 7. At this time the. trustees of the grand lodge charity fund make a very thorough and complete report as do the trustees of the various otlier funds given over into their keeping.

The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania has numerous funds and the array of figures presented in the various reports simply dazzle the man of mod- erate means who has never been able to write his check above four figures. The various trust funds now in the custody of the grand lodge approach the grand total of $6,756,590.00.

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The Committee on Masonic Temple maliC a very complete report show- ing that the operation and maintenance of the temple cost $79,345.00. There is nothing to indicate the amount received as income.

Quite a long report is made by the trustees of the various Masonic liomes. It would be very interesting to quote some of the items reported ))ut 'lack of space forbids.

The employment bureau of the city of Philadelphia considered dur- ing the year, 3,026 applicants for positions and the committee were able to place 1,227. The Pittsburgh employment bureau received 1,148 appli- cations and placed 202.

The annual grand communication was held in the city of Philadelphia on December 27, 1921. At tliis time, John S. Sell, grand master, pre- sented his annual report to the grand lodge. It is a very long document and goes mucli into detail concerning the A'arious affairs which passed through his hands. In his opening remarks he observes that "Freemasonry in Pennsylvania is a Fraternity. It is not a religious body, it is not a political or social organization, and it does not intermeddle with or take part in political, business, social or religious affairs. Lodges meet for Masonic purposes only, namely, for transacting the business incident to the orderly conduct of their affairs, and for conferring degrees by and through which we endeavor to reach the hearts and minds of the members and teach them the competency of the Divine wisdom, their relation to Him, and their fraternal duty toward each other and to all mankind. Lodge meetings are not to be meetings for the discussion of subjects of any kind, whether social, political, religious, or topical upon which there might be a difference of opinion ; neither are they to be places of enter- tainment, nor places from which there shall emanate propaganda of any kind with view to moulding or intluencing legislation or public opinion."

He also says:

' ' Any organization in Pennsylvania, not recognized by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and which uses a Masonic lodge as a door through which a man must first pass in order to become a member thereof is not Masonic, and membership therein or affiliation therewith by Freemasons should be prohibited.

' ' Some of our brothers may say that Masonry has no right to inter- fere with the right of its members to join any other organization whethej" fraternal, or otherwise, and that their right to do so as citizens is guar- anteed by the Constitution.

"These seem to forget that they have no inborn or inherent right to Ijecome Masons, and the Federal Constitution does not guarantee this privi-

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lege. The privilege of becoming a Mason emanates from the grand lodge operating through its subordinate lodges.

"Therefore it naturally follows, that since the.y are Masons under and by virtue of the grand lodge, they must be obedient to its mandates, and any brother who cannot cheerfully submit to all the rules, regulations and edicts as promulgated by the grand lodge, should sever his Masonic relations, or be compelled to do so.

"I believe, and I think every thoughtful Mason will agree, that no organization, whether it be religious, political, business or fraternal, which in its very inception and perpetuity depends absolutely upon another, and unless within itself there is sufficient merit to stand on its own foundation, has any right to existence."

Grand Master Sell found it necessary to reissue the edict of Past Grand Master Watres compelling recommenders of committees to be more careful in the exercising of their prerogatives and that every committee on a petition shall personally visit the home of the petitioner and satisfy themselves that the home conditions of the petitioner are such that con- sistently belong in the home of a Mason.

Among what the graiid master calls invocations and which he forbade lodges from carrying out in connection with a banquet or an assumed lodge occasion were the following: "Lectures, stereopticon exhibitions, concerts by brethren, dances, card i^arties, past master's night, ladies' night, social hours, etc."

Inasmuch as the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania does not recognize the performance of the Masonic Burial Service over the as