E. H. ADDINGTON

70 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE
On May 17th, I accepted the resignation of Brother Otis W.
Bullock, W. M., of Simsboro Lodge No. 235, on account of his
removal from the Jurisdiction.
On June 5th, unable to be present at the dedication of the
Masonic Lodge at Vivian, I requested P. G. M. L. E. Thomas
to proceed to that place and represent me on that occasion. As
usual, M. W. Brother Thomas responded with alacrity, and accompanied
by Brother A. W. Cheesman, D. D. G. M., and
Worshipful Brother A. Kerley of Shreveport, he proceeded to
Vivian and there dedicated the Lodge according to the ceremonies
of our Order. Upon that occasion, Brother Thomas delivered
in his usual forceful manner a suitable address on the
subject of Masonry. Brother Thomas is eloquent in his praises
of the manner in which the representatives of the Grand Lodge
were received and entertained. After the ceremonies, a bountiful
luncheon was served at which the ladies were present. More
than* one hundred and fifty Masons were on hand, including
representatives from Benefield, Mooringsport and Ida Lodges.
Special thanks are due to Brother Gallaway and others for many
courtesies to my representative.
On June 8th, I wrote to Walter Acker, Grand Master of
Texas, asking for release in favor of 'Shreveport Lodge No. 115
of an Entered Apprentice Mason of Paris Lodge No. 27 of
Paris, Texas.
On June 8th, I declined to Millerton Lodge No. 245, F. & A.
M., the permission to solicit funds by circular letter to the
several Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction for the purpose of
aiding in rebuilding their Temple.
On June 22nd, I declined to Sarepta Lodge No. 222, at Sarepta,
La., a like permission.
I did not deem it advisable, for the best interests of the
Fraternity, to consent to such solicitation, as it would establish
a precedent which has been denied before to other Lodges
either directly or indirectly, a precedent, which, if established,
would lead to considerable abuse and would be detrimental in
the end. I consider that the sacrifices made by the membership