1898 Grand Lodge of Minnesota Annual Communication Proceedings

D\ryiGiJT M, BALDWIN.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THB
GRAND LoDGE
OF
A... F... & A... M...
OF
MINNESOTA
AT THE FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
HELD AT
ST. PAUL, JANUARY rz AND 13, 1898.
ORDERED TO BE READ ]N ALL THE LODGES.
ST. PAUL, MINN.
THB PToNEER PREss CoMpANy
r89s

PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
GRAND LODGE OT. MINNESOTA.
&A M
FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
N'IRST DAY.
St. Paul, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1898. i
The forty-fifth annual communication of the tr{ost Worshipful
Grand Lodge of Ancient n'ree and r\ccepted. trfasons
of Minnesota was held in trfasonic Elall, St. Paul, commencing
at noon on W-ednesday, Jan. 12, A. D. 1S98, A. L. b898.
The Grand Master, assisted by other Grand Officers present,
opened a lodge of rl{aster lfasons preparatory to the
opening of the Grancl Lodge.
The Grand Secr.etary called the roll of lodges, reporting
195 represented out of 205 on the roll.
The Grancl Lodge was then opened in Arnple Form,
prayer being offererl by tsro. E. B. Chase of Lake City,
Acting Grand Chaplain.
The Grand Secretary appointed Bro. frving Todd arirl
Thos. II. Warren as his assistants.
Bros. Thos. Montgomery, Irving Todd, and Thos. II. War.
ren were appointed the Committe,e on Credentials, who in :r,

Prooeed''dngs of the [1898
short time submitted their report, which was accepted, and
the committee continued to make adclitions antl coffections.
The corrected report is as follows:
BEPORT ON' COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS'
GRAND OF'N'ICERS.
M.'. W.'. James X'. Lawless'
R.'. W.'. Alonzo T. Stebbins.
R.-'. W.'. A-Ionzo Branclenburg
R,,. .tV,'. John II. Rantlall.
R.', W,', Joseph H. Thompson
R.-'. W.'. Thomas Montgomery'
'W... Een11f R. Aclams.
W... Jarecl G. 'Wheeler.
W... Joseph C. I[enly.
w.., Ed. II. Ii.olsom.
W.'. Elenry O. Hilton.
W.,. Elerbert D. Jenckes.
'1y.,, Ilarry E. 'Wertz.
'W... John D. Carroll.
W... Jean C. X.ischer.
PERMANENT MEMBERS.
at there are Present 15
330 rePresentatives of
Proxies), as follows:
" 'Grand Master
'Deputy Gran'l Master
'senior Grand Warden
. .. .Junior Grancl Sralden
" "Grantl Treasurer
" 'Grand Seeretary
. .Senior Grancl, Deacon
.Junior Grancl Deacon
.Grantl l\'Iarshal
.Grand stanclard Bearer
" 'Grancl S.word Bearer
. .. '.Senior Grantl Stewald
. .Junior Grancl Stewarcl
... .. .Grancl Pursuivant
. .. 'Grand. tyler
Past &ranil, Masters-Charles W. Nash, Challes Gtiswoltl, E' W'
Durant, Eenry R. 'Wells, Ilenry R. Denny, R' E' Gove, Jacob A'
.Kiester, Alphonso Barto, 'W. Ir. Dickinson,. C' L' Brown'
Past DeputlJ @rand' Masters-Srm' T. Rigby, Geo. E' Davis, Chas'
L. West.
Past Senior Granil,Waritens-Thos. J. Lombaril, Samuel E' Adams,
Eclgar Nash, Chas. D. Boyce'
Past Juni,or Gt'attitr Wardens-Srilliam Lee, E' P. Barnum, Albelt
Marden, II. C. Sheparcl, 'Wm' B. Patton' James D. Markham.
St. Johns, No. 1. .
Oataract, No.2'.
REPRDSDNTA'III17ES.
. . . . Louis L. Manwaring' W..' IU.'.
'Ihos. E[. \\ratlen, ploxy for J.'. \I.'.
.... 'RolandII' Elartley' .!V'"' M'"
B. II. Timberlake, S.'. 'W.'.
John X'riend, J..' .W'.'.

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St. Paul, No. 3' ' .....James J' Ealley, .w"' M"'
Lemuel Churchill, S"' W''.
EleDnepin, No. 4. . ...'Ralph D. \\'ebb' \\'"' l["'
A. I(. Norton, S." W.'.
E. E. Peterson, J.'. W.'.
Ancient Landmark, No. 5... 'Elman L. Spencer, 'W." M'"
I. B. B. Sprague, ProxY for S..' w."
Dakota, No. ?. .
Red Wing, No. 8. .
n'aribault, No. 9. .
Mantorville, No. 11.
Mankato, No. 12.
Wapahasa, No. 14'
Monttcello, No. 16.
Ilokah. No. 17.
Winona, No. 18.
P. C. Williams,.T". W.'.
.... ..G. A. E'merson, W.'. M.''.
Irving Todd, ProxY for S." \V.'.
C. W. tr{unroe, Proxy for J.'. W."
. . . Dwight M. Balclwin, W..'. I[..'
.. .. \\talter Birch, p:oxy for W.'. tr[.'.
Ir. Anderegg, J.'. W.'.
.,J. E, Whitney,'W.', M.'.
J. E. Burdisk, J.'. W'''
. .. .. JeaD A, Flittie, 1V." M.''
H. McMurtrie, Proxy for S.'. W.''
Paul T,. Ytanizat, J. .' W.".
' . ' W' L.. Lewark, proxy for S"' W"'
.. . M. J. Kingsbury, w"' M"'
II. M. PiPer, ProxY for S..' W.'.
A. J' Su'ure, \\r.'' l[.''
... '. G' P' Tawney, W.'' M'''
O. Nf. Botsfortl, S.'. W.'. Sr.'.
trV. J. Smith, J.'. W.'.
'.II. M. l\{yers, proxy for W"' I[""
l\[inneapolis, No. 19.
H. D. DickinsoD. proxy for S.'. w..'.
Cal'eclonia, No. 2O. ,. .. Moses Elmery, W''. 1\[."
Rochester, No. 21. . ...John M Rowley, W". M.'.
Chas. D. Callaghan, S.'. W.:.
A. D. Vedcler' ProxY for J.''. W."
Pleasant Grove, No. 22. . . . . ' George Irortlham, S.'. \V'''
North Star, No. 23.
'Wilton, No. 24.
...J. C. Munro, proxy for W.'. M.'.
Not representetl.
'Western Star, No. 26........G. W. Geesey, S". W.'.
Blue Earth Valley, No. 27. . . . W. W. Quiggle, W''. M.-'.
Clear Water, No. 28.
. C. D. Whittemore, W.'. trf. '
C. D. I(eene, S.'. .[V'.-'.
Morning Star, No. 25. . . . .. . . J. IV, \\relch, W.'. M. .
D. A. Webster, J.'. W'r.
Anoka, No. 30. O. L. Cu,tter, proxy for W,'. M. ,
Everett Ilammons. J.'. W.'.
King lliram, No. 31. . Lewis U. Boyle, '!Y... M.:.
Sakatah, No. 32. . . .. . Geo. W, McOontey, W... M. .
Ir. E, Blair, proxy for S.'. W.'.

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Star in the East, No. 33. . . .. .I{aus Antlerson, W,'. N{. .
C. J. Balch, S... \M.,,
Oriental, No, 34. . .....Charles S. Smith, W.'. M. .
Nels N. l\fonson, S.'. \V.'.
L. A. Rosing, proxy for J.'. W.'.
I\{t. Moriah, No.35. ..A. lI. Adsit, W... M.'.
Preston, No. 36. . . . . . .Ilarly trI. \{zells, TV... M.',
Mystic tie, No. i37, .. ... . .. ..I\r. \\r. Je'r'r'ell, proxy .for W.'. I{.'.
'Washington, No. 38. ..D. C. Gardner, W... 1\{...
E[. W. Severns, proxy for J.'. \\t.'.
n'itlelity, No, 39. .. .. . tr'r'ed B. \\rood, W.'. I'I.'.
Wm. H. Adams, S.'. Ur.'.
Oarnelian, No. 40.
Ilermon, No. 41.
Eope, No. 42. .. . .
Elarmony, No. 43.
I{ing Solomon, No. t[4.
IXvergreen, No. 4ti.
A. C. Page, proxy for J.'. S7.'.
....It. B. Chase, 1\[.:. W.'.
J. 'W. I(ennedy, proxy for S.'. W.'.
1'. A. Carr, J.'. .W'.'.
. .. .. E. IVoodbury, W.,. M.'.
. ... Nelson Ilassan, T\/..'. tr{.'.
.. .. Le$'is J. Baldwin. W... M...
Chas. G. Hinds. W.'. M.'.
John I{. Isenhour, S..'. W.'.
Union, No. 45.
E. X'. Ballett, W,'. M.'.
Ilrancis Cadrvell, proxy for S.,. \V.'.
. . ..tlerbert B. Cla\vson, .w'.,'. I{.'.
Concord, No. 47. . .. . . W. O. Davis, \V.'. M.'.
\V. O. Shuey, S.'. W.',
Ir. A. Erill. J... w.'.
Social, No. 48. . . . . . . .. Ir. O. Dilley, '[V'.'. 1\[...
Ilislng Sun, No, 49. .. . C. H. Iross, Sr.,. tr[.'.
Watertown, No. 5O. .. Guy II. I{algren, J... -[V'.'.
Acaeia, No. 51. . .. ....Ilving T. Morey, \V.'. tr{:'.
Peter Thotnpson, J.,. 'W.'.
Oannon River, No. 52....,... Geotge l\{olDr, ptoxy for W.', M.',
Wm, L. Eddy, S.'. W.'.
Nicollet, No. 54.
Zion, No. 55. .. . .
l\{erialian, No. 56.
.. .. .. Gid S. Ives, W... M.'.
. . . ..Aug. J. Anderson, S.,'. W.'.
Ernest Leskie. J.'. W.'.
. .. . W. I\r. llurphy, W... M.',
John I{. I(ingsley, S.-'. W.'.
\Vur. Stla,fford, ploxy fol J.'. W.'.
Blue Elarth Oity, No. 57..,..J. H. Sprout, W,'. M,'.
Spring Valley, No. 58. G. IL .WaI'reD, proxy for W..'. M.'.
B. If. n'armer, proxy for S... W.'.
Templq No..59, .. .. .. H. L, lfetrill, N,.'. I[.'.
Star in the West, No.6O.....II. S. Doty, W.'. I[.'.

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r\sbler, No. 61.
Geor:ge L. Wood, W.'. M.'.
Eclrr.in Dunn, proxy for S.'. W."
Dlnest Berlingame, J.'. W.'.
Star, No, 02. .. . . . .. ' . Not represented.
lllustrious. No. 63. .. .Ilra-nk A. Wells, W.'. M.'.
' Augustus Smith, ProxY for J.'. W."
Chain Lake, No. 64. . . \ralentine JVohlhuter, W.'. M.'.
Henry Rippe, J.'. W.'.
Golclen Rule, No. 65. .. '. ' , . . l'rank Jackson, W."' M.'.
Madelia, No. 66. ......J. n). Haycraft, -W". M.'.
Oorinthian, No. 67. . . . C. O' Wescott, -W''. N{.'.
Mystic Star, No. 69. .. ... .. . . W. lr' Drake, W.'. M.'.
John }fartin, S.'. W.'.
G. W. Rockwell, ProxY for J.'. W.'.
Paynesville, No. 71. .. George P' Irerree, W.'. M.'.
E. R. Phipps, proxy for S.'. 'W.'.
Lansing, No. 72. ,,....A' E. Beadoll, W.:'. M.'.
Flarcor Lyons, S.'. W.".
Ilrownsville, No. 73. ..C. E. I[cOan, W.'. M.':
Eureka, No. 75. . .. .. . George W, Palmer, W.''. M.'.
Warren M. Walker, S.'. .W.'.
Joppa, No. 76. ,. .. .' .'LJ'sancler Cook, proxy for Lodge'
'fuscan, No. 77. . .. .. . G. 'W. Comee, proxy for Lotlge.
Mystic Circle, No. 78. .. .. . . . Peter lfanson, W.!. M."
Harvey Ilarris, J... W...
Palestiue, No. 79. .....W. A, McGonagle, .W.'. M"'
Ilenderson, No. 8O, ...If. A. Seigneulet, \\'.'. M".
Constellation, No. 81.
Iloward, No. 82.
.W. B. tr{itson, .W.-'. M.'.
. .. . . E. I[ Learned, .W'. M.'.
E. E. Ritchie, S.'. W.':
A. A. Norryerud. J.-'. W,'.
Iluram Abt, No. 83...........I. G. Wheeler, proxy for W.'' M.'.
J. J'. l{cOaug'h, S.'. W.'.
Orient, No. 84. ..., (.,
Eligh X'orest, No. 85.
Tyrian, No. 86.
Doric, No. 87.....
Golden X'leece, No. 89.
-Goocl X'aith, No. 90.
Antiquity, No. 91.
F raternal, No. 92,
Equity, No, 93.
I(eystone. No. 94.
C. O. Wright, J.-'. -W.'.
Taylor: Robinson, J.'. W.'.
.Geo. F. Brown, S.'. W'.,.
Iil. L. Irorcl, .W'.-'. i\[.'.
J. S. Itobertson, S.'.'W,',
.... Not represented.
Peter Berens, proxy for'W.'. M.'.
. . Alex. If idales, pt'oxy for W.'. M.'.
H, J. Hoovel, proxy for S.". W.'.
....\\'. R. Casrvell,'W.'. M,'.
O. L. Dornberg, proxy for J.'. W.'.
. . . . Wm. Cordiner, W.'. M.'.
.......IVm. Sartell, S.'. W.'.
. .. . J, R. L. Ilansen, .w,'. II.'.

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Sherburne, No. 95, .. . Andr:ew Davis, -1ry'.,, 14...
Iribanus, No. 96. . .. .. George Knudson, W... M...
Prurlence, No. 97. . .. . X.rank Stedman, W.-. M,..
Oharity, No.98. ......John C. Geiger, J... W,..
Ootner Stone, No. 99. .. . . .. ..J. A. McOonkey, W.^. M,..
,f. 'l:. tr{ather, proxJ' for S.'. W...
J. 'I. Johnson, ptoxy for J.', W...
Aurora, No. 10O.
Fraternity, No. 101.
Lebanon, No. 1O2.
Bethel, No. 103.
Sharon, No. 104.
Mt. Tabor, No. 106.
Relief, No. 108.
Sunset, No, 109.
Pickwiek, No. 11O.
OarYer, NO. 111.
Khurum, No. 112.
Excelsior, No. 113.
.....X'. P. Ba-rnes, W.,. M...
..Benj. F. Thurber, W... M...
Chas. H. Babcock, S,.. 'W.'.
I. P. Durfee, proxy for J.'. \\'.'.
.... Not represented.
. . . . . . John W. 'Williams. W... IU...
.....Olof Olson,'W... M.'.
.. George C. Bush, W... fVL..
. .. .. . Geo. 'W', Ballarcl, proxy for W... M...
O. H. Phillips, proxy for S.:. 'W.'.
......R. A. Brown, S... W...
.. . Wm. Ifanington, S... W...
.. .. ..Geor.ge C. E, Goetz, 'W,,, M...
\\tm. H. Caspari, S.'. W.'.
Irreil Gehl, J.'. W...
..,. David W. Knowlton, W.... I{...
John II. Abbott, S... W...
. . . Geor.ge P. Diekinson, W... M..,
Justin L. Dickinson, S... -W...
C. O. Woodr:uff, proxy for J... W...
Ben. n'ranklin, No. 114. . . . . . . John p. Houg, W... M...
Elgin, No, 115. .. . . . . . Har:ry Stephens, S... \,F.,.
Ira X'ayette, No. 116. .G. W. Ii.oster, TV'.'. M.:.
G. lV. Gray, proxy for S.'. Sr...
Granite, No. 117. .....\L C. Sullivan, T)ir... ilf...,
Newport, No. 118. ....J. W. Trickey, W,.. M.,.
J. D. Carroll, proxy for S... W...
Delta, No. 119. .. . .... D. I\I. I(ing, W... M.-.
X'. C. Whitney, S.'. W...
E. S. X'riek, J.,.. W...
Grand Meaclow, No. 72I. . . .. Wm. A, Nolan, '1,y... 14.,.
Charles'W. Martin,
'
J... W...
Kellogg, No. 122. . . . . . John M. 'Wolfe, W... I{...
prairie, No. 128.
Janesville, No. 124.
.. .. , ct. W. Tleat, proxy for Lodge.
...Daniel J. Doclge, W... M...
tr'. I[, Miner, proxy for S,.. W.'.
X'. f,. Ilagen, proxy for J.,.. W...
Winslow Lewis, No. 125..... G, W. Savagg 'W.., M.'.
lloorhead, No. 126. .,.F. II. peterson, 'W.,. M;'.
J. Pierce'Wolfe, S... W.'.

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JoseBhus, No. 128.
Swift, No. 129....
Alma, No. 131. .. .
Ifumboldt, No. 132.
...James P. Dmelson, 1Y". M.'.
Robelt Little, J.'. \Y.'.
....W-. R. Smith, W.'. M"'
C. H. Colby, J.'. W.'.
.. . ' Henry N. Peterson, -W.'' I!f."
...H. S. \rogler, W.'. M.'.
Cleo. W. Ocobock, S.'. lY.'.
H. C. Ackermann, J.'.'W.'.
Golden Sheaf, No. 133........C. H, Leamen, W.'. 1!I.'.
\\r. I'. Ilor,vler, S.'. \V...
Cokato, No. 134.
Nelson, No. 135.
\\talnut, No. 136.
Appleton, No. 137.
Orrort, No. 138. .. .
Verndalc', No. 139,
Little Falls, No. 1

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Perham, No. 157. . .. ..J. L. Berthold,'proxy for W.'. M..'
Hector, No. 158. .....'li. J. P. I{anson, S". \V.'.
Loirg Prairie, No. 159. . . . . . . .8. I'. Yan \ralkerbeig, W.'. M.'.
Plymouth, No. 160. .. Otto Lohff, W.'. M.'.
John Chacl'wick, ploxy for S.'. W.'.
Sincerity, No. 1tj1. ..,W. R. Ilolly, W.'. M.'.
' L. B. Cantleberry, proxy for S.'. W.',
Prescott, No. 162. .... R. P. .Wells, W.'. M.'.
Summit, No. 163. ... Chas. II. Goodlich, -W'.'. M.'.
A. A. Doolittle, S.'.'W.'.
IL tr'I. 'Iusler', proxy for J.'. .w.'.
Jasper, No. 164. . . .. . John D. Hoar, '[\r.'. \{.'.
J. Sirnon l\'IcDonald, S.'. W.'.
I'Iinnehahc, No. 1G5. .E. R. Williams, \[r.'. ]I.'.
Chas. If. I(emper, S.-'. W.'.
Garnet, No. 166. . .. . . David lIanna, proxy for W.'. M.',
S. O. Irrancis, proxy for S.'. W.'.
Agate, No. 167. ., , .. . Not represented.
Braden, No. 168. . .. .. Alfted It-. Jones, W.-'. M.'.
Chas. 'lY. Hill, S.'. W.'.
Cha-q. EI. Cooper, J.'. W.'.
Pierson, No. 169. . .. . Gunness, -W.'. M.'.
Irulda, No. 170. ....... "l'hornas Geo. D. Taylor, W.'. M.'.
Shelriuah, No. 171. ...'l'hornas Youlcl, W.'. 1\{.'.
Charles S. Schurman, S.'. W.'.
Willis A. Daratt, J.-. W.'.
Plumb Line, No. 173. .. .. .. ..H. M. Griffin, -W.'. M.'.
r\{arietta, No, 172. . .. . Waltet Dixor, S.'. .W'".
Valley, No, 174. . .. ...James Croziet, W.'. M.'.
\\rrr. J. 'Wilsor. S.'. W.'.
Roman Elagle, No. 475... .. . . A. J. Ilice, proxy for W.'. NI.'.
A. .8{. Ireathers, proxy for S... \V.'.
Ark, No. 176. .. . .. .. . Leon A. Cox, W... M.'.
.W'm.
A. Elliott, S.'. \\'.'.
Ilugh R. Scott, proxy forJ.'. W,'.
Rough Ashler, No. 177. .. .. .. Drirvartl E. CharG W.'. M.'.
Anchor, No. 178. .. .. . Gilbert A. IlollenbecL, W.'. M,'.
llobert Ir. X'lint, J.'. .W.'.
I(ing Davirl, No. 179. . .EI. nj. Stewart, .W.'. NI..'.
Osakts, No, 1til. .. .. .. George R. Babbitt, -W.'. l{.''.
Dalles, No. 181. ...... Leroy A. Ir'ish, .W.'. II.'.
FairElaven, No. 182, .Henry I(;'KeIIiey, -W.'. M.'.
P S. Ruclolph, proxy for S.'. W.'.
Leroy Ritchie, J.', 'W.'.
Shell, No. 184. .. . .. .. Chas. Ii'. trIooaly, W.'. .M'.
Midway, No. 185. . .. ; Miltcu L. Bevans, .W.'. M.'.
IV. T. Rich, proxy for S.'. W.'.

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lonic, No. 186. ...
Arcana; No. 187.
Irortitude, No. 188.
'I'raverse, No. 189.
'I'r'iune, No. 190.
Mizpah, No. 191.
Crow River, No. 192.
Amboy, No. 193.
(janton, No. 1tX.
Renville, No. 195.
Geneva, No. 196.
Vermillion, No. 197.
Euclid, No. 198.
... ' \\r. C. White, .W.'' M..'
FI. C. Hanforrl. S.'. \V.',
S. L. Ilrazer, proxy for J.-'. \\r.'.
.....A. J, l\forrill, \V.'. M.'.
F. H. Ring, S.'. W.'.
.. . R. B. Green, .W.'. II.;.
....X. O. Earsley, -W... I,I.'.
Geo. X). Jaekson, S.'. \\r.'.
(i. I'. Dliekson, proxy for J.'. W.;.
. ..... John Irishel, proxy for IV.'. M.',
I0cl'q'arcl A. Paradis, S.'. \V.'.
I3enj. A. Phillips, J... W.n.
.....1I. C. Shibley, .W.'. M.'.
.,Iohn A. Berg, S.'. \\r.''.
. .. ...Not represented.
.....J. W. I'unk, \V.'. M.'.
rf{. C. \\rillford, S.'. Ir.'.
.. .. Geolge S. Ilumphrey, \\r.'. M.'.
JaDres 1'. HoIr', J... \\'.'.
.....S. R. Pr5'61, W.,. M.'.
,.W, N. Shephard, proxy fol W.'. M.'.
.. . . . . Not lepresented.
Mur.r'ay, No, 199. . .. . . 11. J. Henclelson, W.'. M. .
O. A. Norton, S..'. \V.'.
Zenith., No. 200. .... ..Itnos P. Dotson, W.., NI.'.
Otis A. Irox, S.'. W,',
I(enyon, No. 201. . .. ..John I{olme, 'W.'. M,'.
J. A. Gates, S.-'. 1\2."
Yenus, No. 2O2. .....,W. H. Coons, \\r.'. lL;.
Stewartville, No. 203....,....8. S. Wooldrtdge, proxy for'W.'. l{.'.
C, N. Steu'art, ploxy for S.'. \\r.'.
St. EImo, No. 204. .. ..I{. D. Jenckes, proxy for \Y.'. I{.i
Wayzata, No. 205. ....Wm, Bushnell, 1V.'. I[.'.
Iiosston, No. 206. ... ..8. S. Bennett, W.'. NI.'.
(Jrescent, No. 207.
Itasca, No. 2O8.
Sibley, No.2Og.
'
Columbiau, No. 210.
Irriendship,.No. 211.
Ilallock, No. 212.
Mystic, No.213,
Dvansville, No. 214.
Argyle, No. 215.
. .. . E It, Da[iels, W.', .r\{.:.
.. .. .. E. A. I{remer, -W.-'. I{.'.
......Chas. A. Benson, W.., M.'.
I{. A. Sauer, S.'. W.:.
C. A.' tr{almquist, J''. \V."
..Le Roy Bro$'D, proxy for Tg,'. ilI.'.
..,Tacob Brynildson, 1y... NI...
Ir. lf. Bald\'in Jr., proxy for s." w."
J. A. Shannon. J.'. W.'.
..... Nels P. Lundgren, W.*. M.'.
.....George'1', \\rilliams, \\r... M.'.
..O. Dahlheim, W.', tr't,;,
.. .. ..'fhornas Clalk, proxy for \\r.... I\[...

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Florence, No. 216. . .. .1\/m' Ir' -r\{artin, W.'. IvI.'.
lldwin 1\{. Pool, S.','W...
Capital City, No. 217. ., ... . ..Ir)ugene W. McOord, W.'. 1\f.'.
Griswokl, No. 218. . ... E}. E. l\'Ieclew, Sr.'. M".
If. Ir'. Ames. S.'. W,..
S. W. Leighton, Proxy fol J". W.'.
Mt. Hermon. No. 219. F''Wilcox, W.'. M..'
Olivia, No. 2n. .. , ' . . Not representecl.
Dquity, No. 221. .. .' .. Se5'6oot II. Adams, .W.''. I\f.'.
We also leport the following Grancl, Representatives present:
.. ' ' '. .for Britlsh Columbia
Charles D. Boyce.
Edward 'W. Durant.
Alphonso Barto. .
Thomas MDntgomery.
Charles Griswolcl.
Eenry R. Denny.
James D. Markham.
' " ' "fol Canatla
. .for Colon and Cuba antl Nlichigan
.. ..for Coloratlo, Scotland and lrelancl
. ' .. .for Connecticut
.. . '. .for Delaware antl'Washington
. .for District of Columbia
Eclward P. Barnum. .. . . .for Ifloritla antl Itlaho and South Australia
Royal tL Gove. .
.. . .. .for Inclian Terr:itory and Utah
Calvin L. Brown.
..for Kansas
Charles '[V'. Nash.
. . .. . . .for Louisiana
Elenry C. Shepard.
. . . '. .for Manitoba
Elenry R. Wells.. .. .for'1\{ississippi, North ancl South Dakota
. .. . . .for Nlissourl
James X'. Lawless.
Albert lfarden...,..
'William Lee. . ,
Joseph II. Thompson
Jacob A. Kiester:.
'William T. Rigby.
William B. Patton.
Alonzo T. Stebbins.
'W'm. F. Dickinson.
Samuel El, Adams.
Charles L, 'West.
George II. Davis.
......fo1 Nevatla
.. .for New Ilampshire
.. .for New Jersey
....for New York ancl Texas
. .. .for Ohio
; .for Pennsylvania
.for Prince Edward Island
.,...for Tennessee
.. .. .. .for Yermont
. .. .for 'West Yirginia
., .. ., .for'Wisconsin
TEOS. MONTGOMERY,
IRVING TODD,
TIIOS, II. WARREN,
Oomnr,ittee.
On motion of Bro. A. D. Countryman, visiting brethren
were inyitetl to seats in the gallery cluring the session.
The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment
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AFTERNOON SESSION.
St. Paul, Weclnesday, Jan. 12, 1898.
The Grand Lotlge was called from r"efreshment to labor
at 3 p. m. Officers and members as before.
The Grand Master announcecl the appointment of the
following
, SI'ANDING OOI\{MITTEES.
ON ADDRESS OX'GRAND MASTER,
W. F. Dickinson (91), E. L. Spencer (5), Walter Birch (9).
.
AINANCE,
C. L. Brown (133), H. M. fusler (163), B. F. Farmer (58),
D. M. Baltlwin (8), J. S. Nelson (111).
MASoNrc luirspnuppNcp.
Past Grancl Masters Wells, Griswold, Kiester, Barto,
Denny.
ANCIENT I,ANDMARKS.
C, W. Nash, S. E. Adams, E. P. Barnum, E. W. Durant.
Eayclen French (143).
APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.
C. 'VV. Gilmore (148), L. M. Lerwick (747), C. L. West (39).
W. C. Oclell (151), A. J. Snure (17).
APPROPRIATIONS.
H. R. Wells (36), E. R. Denny (111), A. S. Crossfielcl (153).
I,ODGES U... D...
Rr H. Gove (21), Walter Birch (9), Edgar Nash (112), B.
F. fhurber (101), Alex. f idcles (90).
PAY ROI,L.
J.II. fihompson (19), C. D. Boyce (2),W. B. Patton (79).

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EXAMINATION ON' VISITORS,
A. trIarden (98), Wm. Sartell (93).
UNX'INISIIED BUSINESS.
H. E. Stewaft (L79), H. L. I{errill (59).
The Grand tr{aster then read the followinE
ADDR,ESS:
Brethren of tlle Most Norslripful' Granil' Lod'ge of Minnesota:
I welcome you to this the forty-fifth annual communication of
the Grantl Lotlge.
Since last we met our Bermanent membership has been reduceal
by three. Death has claimetl some of our brightest lights; men who
had. been instrumental in a, lal'ge degree from the inception ancl
formation of the Gralcl Loclge in moulding its tlestinies, and rvho
rejoicecl greatly at the splend,id moral and material progress the
craft has made since flrst our Gr:and Lodge startecl on s'hat has
proved to be such a prosperous career. R.'. W.'. Bros. Setzer'
Loomis antl Rogers we shall se€ no more on earth. They have flnished
their labors here ancl gone to their reward'
Prosp€rity has shone upon our state during the y6ar, and' oul
beloved brethren feel, in many cases, happier than they have for
years.
LODGES CONSTITUTED'
Ihe lodees granted eharters by the Graucl Loclge at the last
annual comnuDication \\'ere duly coDstitutetl, as follon's:
Irebruary 16th. Melrose Lodge, No. 14'1, was reconstituted by me'
a.sisted by R.i W.', Brrothels Brandcnburg, Ilontgome4r anal Rantlall.
'Ihe latter brother a(Ictlessed the brethren present, much to
their pr.olit.
Febrrrary 19th. Ilount Ilelmon Lotlge, No. 219, at Eancock, was
conctituted. and its offlcers installecl by R.'. W.'. Bro. J. H. Bandall'
Juniol Graud. '\{arden, acting as my proxy. Ile reports the lodge
well eqnippetl.
I\Iarch 2ct. Equity Loclge, No. 221, at Cottonwood, wac constltuted
anal its ofrcers installed by R.'. W.'. Bro. J. II. Randall, acting
as my pToxJ-.
ilIarrch 6th. Olivia Lodge, No. 220, was constituted ancl its oflcers
installed by W.'. Bro. A. D. Countryman, acting as my proxy.
fle reports having receivetl generous and'able assistance in the work
foom tbe blethren of Ifector and Rcnville lodges, and. that at the
conclusion of the ceremonies a banquet was spread. Brother Coun-

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tryman $'as select€d becanse of his ctevotion to the canse of Masou'y,
love for this Grand Lodge, and thoroughness in its serYice.
BY-I-AWS AND AMENDMENTS APPROVED.
I have aXlproved the byJaws of suibortlinate lodges as follows:
Nelson, No. 135; IIuram Abi, No. 83; Antiquity, No. 91; Olivia, No.
22O; Faribault, No. 9; Social, No. 48; Equity, No. 221; Grand Meado.w,
No. 121; Mount lIermon, No. 219.
Amenclments to lodge by-laws were approvecl as f,ollows: Grancl
l\{eaclow, No. 121; IUarietta, No. 172; }Ion'ard, No, 82; Little Falls,
No. 1-10; Golden Shea.f, No. 133; I\fonticello, No. 16; Delta, No. 110;
Argyle, No. 215; Midway, No. 185.
I declined to approve an amendment to the by-laws of Euclid
Lodge, No. 198, West Duluth, making the fees lower than thosc
charged in Palestine Loclge, No. 79, ancl Ionic Lodge, No. 186, of Duluth;
the three lodges having eoncurlent juriscliction.
DISPENSATIONS X'OR NEW LODGES.
I have gtanted dispensations for: new lodges as follo.ws:
April 2, 1897, for Park Region Lotlge, at Elbow Lahe, Grant
county, with Bros. Dempster Boyd as Worshipful Master', X'red. II.
Prodger as Senior 'Warden, and l{arold Thorson as ,}unior 'Walden.
Oct. 1, 1897, for Mola I-ioclge, at r\Iora, Kanabec county, with
Bros. Jacob C. Pope as Worshipful Nlaster, George II. Newbert as
Senior'Warden, and J. B. Gorham as Junior Warden.
The brethren at Dlbow Lake request continuance of dispensation,
and I recommend granting same.
The brethren at Mora did not get started until Novem.ber 27tb,
and this dispensation should a-lso be continued.
I am indebted to R.,, 'W.'. Bro. James D. Markham, Past Junior
Graltl 'Warden, for serviees in connestion with the starting of thls
loclge. lle speaks highly of the ability of the brethren, their lodge
room, antl its furnishings.
Dispensation was granted Elysian Lodge at Elysian, Le Sueilr
county, Oct. 6, 1896, ancl on my recommendation coutinued by the
Grand Lodge at its last session. Ihe brethre'n will present their
work at this session, and if same meets with the approval of the
Grand Lodge, charter should be granteal.
I declined to grant dispensatioDs for loclges at Vernon Center a"nd
Sherburne. The brethren at Vernon Center have asked for a reconsideration.
The matter will be turnecl over to my successor, as
will also a petition from the brethren at Lamberton for a lodge at
that place.
I have had preliminary requests from brethren at Lester Prairie,
Bellingham, l\folgan, ]Iilaca and Alden to sta-rt lodges at those
points. I gave the necessary instructions as to how to proceed, but
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There is also some desite on the part of blethren at Eveleth or
Yirginia on the Mesaba Range, as leported to me by the District
Deputy, for a lodge to be located at either of those places.
It is my juclgment, basecl on actual experienee and from the
faots arising in connection'with the methods of business atloptetl by
some of these ne.wer lodges, that the grea"test care must be exerciseal
in examining into applications for dispensations for new
lodges.
OTIIER DISPENSATIONS GRANTED AND REX'USED.
On Irebrua"ly 2d a spec'.al dispersation was granteal to Star in
the East Lodge, No. 33, On'atonna, to elect a Secretaty in place of
a brother who had resigned on account of being unable to attend
to the duties of the office.
On Irebruary 22d a special dispensation was granted, to Quarry
Lodge, No. 148, Pipestone, to elect a Secretary in plaee of a brother
whose business woulcl not permit him to accept.
On April 5th a special dispensation was gtanted to X'aribault
Lodge, No. 9, to elect a Seeletary in the place of a brother deceased.
On l\[ay 28th a special dispensation was granted to Little Falls
Lodge, No.140, to attencl religious services St. Johns Day, June 24th.
On December 16th a special clispensation was glanted Cataract
Lorlge, No. 2, tr{inneapolis, to postpone tlate for installing its off.cers
from December 27th, the date flxecl by its laws, to December 29th,
On December 18th a special alispensation was granted to Summit
Lodge, No. 163, St. Paul, to holcl its election of ofEcers on De
cember 28th, instead of December 24th.
On Decembel 27th a special dispensation was glanted, to Amboy
Loclge, No. 193, to elect oficers at its next regular meeting, that
lotlge Jraving at its annual meeting elected a tr{aster who 'had never
served that or any other lodge in the capacity of \\rarclen.
On December 27th a special dispensation was grantecl to Rough
Ashler Inclge, No. 177, Belle Pla.ine, to elect officers in place of those
elected at a meeting at which only six membels of the lodge were
present.
I refused to grant a dispensation to confer the degrees without
fee on a minister, belibving that if the degrees are worth anything
to any person they are worth Baying for.
I had the usual number of requests from loclges to participate in
Memorial Day paradeS, an unusua-l number of applications for dispensations
empo$'ering the lodges to receive petitions from parties
who had not the necessary resiclence qualif.cation, and one-half
dozen requests to Bermit lodges to accept and, act on petitions from
parties laboring under ph5'sical disabilities coveled by the constitutlon
ancl apprcved decisions of the Grand Lodge. All of these requests
were dt:c'lined.

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DECISIONS.
The Gralcl Lodge is to be congratulated on having so fully
covered. the grouncl that, with one exception, I was able to aDswer
all knotty tlucstions propounded, to me duling t)re year by simply
referring tirt-r questioner to the Digest; or, as a matter of fact, by
writing out the section of the constitution, general regulation, or
approyeal cle,cision of one of my preclecessorrs covering the point
involved.
I pursuetl the latter course in each case, as I doubted not but
what the brothc.: y'ho was after light had availecl himself of the
authorities at hand, without success, before writing ure.
The saloou lcgislation of last year added lalgely to my buldens.
I submit the question on which I ruled:
Statement: A former brother of our lodge was expelled. At
a session of the Grand Lodge held suibsequently he was restored to
all the rights ald pr:ivileges of lVlasonry. This action of the Gtaud
Lorlge, as I underrstand it, places him in the position of a non'
affiIiated NIasoD. Ele is norv a resident of another Grand Jurisdiction,
ancl has applied to our lodge for rnenbership.
Question. Can we receive his application and elect him to urctlbership
while he resicles out of the juristliction of MiDnesota ?
Answer. J:es.
I t'rote the lfaster as follo'lvs: "I ]roltl it to be good masonic
doctrine that a nonafiliatetl l[aster r\[ason may apply to any loclge
for membership that will leceive his petition; in other worcls, he
has the right to select his own masonic home. If your lodge wisLes
to aecept the petition fol membership of Ilrothet II., now a resident
of N., there is rro reason why you cannot receive and act upon the
application. In this particular case, however, it would be advisable.
as a matter of record, if fol no other reason, to have a cettifled
copy of the lesolution of the Grand Lodge restoring Brothel I{. to
all the rights anct privileges of I'Iasonry attached to the application'
and with the latter spread upon the minutes of your loclge'
SUBLETTING LODGE ROOMS.
During the yial I have given permissioD to seven lodges to sublet
their ltalls under the usual restrictions. We are having fewer
of these requests yearly, which denotes that the brethren are preparetl
to mahe sacriflces, if necessary, to maintain a hall for their
exclusive use.
I'IRES.
On August l9th the hall of Lake Yiew Lodge, No. 143, at Ortonville.was
destroyecl by fire, the lodge losing furniture and flxtures
valued at $10O. The charter of the loclge was not clestroyed.
On Decemb,,x 7th the hall of Ste.wattville Lodge, No. 203, was
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destroyed by fre, the lodge losing its furniture and charter. The
lodge records \sere saved.
I issueal tlispensation to continue work until this session of the
Grand Lodge, and recommencl that duplicate char-ter be issued without
fee.
RENT GRAND SECRETARY'S OX'F'ICE.
The following lesolutions, introducecl by the Oommittee on
Ir'lnance and adoptetl hy the Glirntt Lodge Session of 1897' are found
on page 47 of ttre pr:oceedings for that year:
"ltesott,ed,, That the Grand Master be ancl he is hereby authorized
antl empoweted to make such contract rvith the other Grzud. Bodies
representecl by our Brother Grand Secretary, relative to the a,pBortionmert
of the rent of the Gr:and Secletary's ofrce, as he may deem
just, anrl report the same at the next session of this Grand Lodge.
"Resolteil fu'rther, That the rent of said ofiice be paid for the
ensuiog yeal: in aeeortlance rTith the terms of the contract to be made
by hio."
In accorda.nce -n'ith thes,e resolutions, tlre alnual apportionment
of rent betrveen the bodies represented by the Gland Secretary,
rvas a'greed to as follows: Grancl Loclge, $200; Gland Chapter,
$120; Gland Council, $2.O; Grancl Commantlery' $60.
Rent has been paid. during tJre year: ou this basis; the othel bodies
haye ratifled the arction talicn b5' the presidiilg ofiicers, and 1 recommencl
thirt Gr:and Lodge coucurs.
GRAND REPRESENTATIYES.
The follorving blethren hare been commissioned. by me tluling the
year as Grand Representatives near their respective Grand Lodges:
British Colurrbia-R.'. I\r.'. Bro. John Buie, Nerv \Yestminster.
llissouri-R.'. 'W.'. Blo. Iloward Watson, St. Louis.
Ireland--\\r.'. Bro. Oliyer Irry, Dublin.
There have been commissionetl as Grand Renresentatives near
this Grancl Lodge:
R.,. IV.'. Bro. E. P. Barnum for IdaJro.
M.'. \Y.'. Bro. A. Barto for Michigan.
R.'. 1Y.'. Bro. Thonas llontgomery for Scotland. and Irelancl.
M.'. \\r.'. Bro. J. n'. La.wless fot trfissouri.
1\I.,. \\r.'. Bro. Ilenry R. Demy for Delalale.
ROUGII ASIILER LODGE, NO. 177.
District Deputy Grancl l\faster Char'les Jackson reported to me
that, on Decembel 8th, he visitecl Rough Ashler Lodge, No. 177,
Belle Plaine, and found but six Master l{asons, members of that
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through with of electing offcers for the ensuing year. Of course
the election was illegal. Thele was no installation. The lodge has
but few members, little inter€st is taken in the lodge, and none of
the membels at present are capable of do.ing efrcient work. The
lodge has held. but two meetings d,uring the past year.
On December 18th I certifled as above to Wor:shipful Broflrer
Charcl, aDd iDformed him that, if the facts were as statecl, f would
be compelled to bring the matter before the Grand Lodge. Brother
Chard,, in reply, acknowleclgecl the inegular.ity, and informed me
th8t the lodge had voted that I be u'ritten to, and asked that they
be allowed another year in which to redeem themselves before any
action s'as taken regarding their charter. I granted a dispensation
for another election, and d,irected the brother to appear befor.e the
Grancl Lodge with the records; also stating that, if the members
did not linow any better than to proceecl to an election of ofrcer.s
when a constitutional number of brethren were not plesent, they
clicl not possess sufficient knowledge to properly manage the affails
of a masonic lotlge.
AMBOY I,ODGE, NO. 193.
During the consideration of a petition from brethreu at Yernon
Center for a dispensation to form a new lodge there, the following
statements were macle by a committee from Yernon Centel regarcling
the coDduct of affails by Amboy Lodge, No. 193:
1. Soliciting nen to join lodge by petitioning for the degrees.
2. Ilaving upon the altar, instead of the Holy Bible, the "Great
Light in lVlasonry," a copy of the Minnesota Statutes.
3. Voting moneys to pay hall rent and for janitor service at a
regular meeting when only three members of the loclge were preseEt.
4. Balloting on petitions for degrees or membership at speoial
meetings.
5. Charter not present a.t aty meeting helcl recently.
6, Closing lodge, members moving to a saloon, thereby getting
rirl of a-n objecting brother'; returning to lotlge after said objecting
brother had gone home; aga.in opening lorlge for work, and conferling
degree on the brother to whom objection had been entered.
After consialerable correspondence the Worshipfu,l Master,
Brother Stephens, on December 23d, answers: "The six charges
s.pecifleal in your letter of December 6th are false, ea-ch a.nd every
one."
On December 27th I cited Worshipful Brother StepJrens to appear
before this Grand Loclge with his lodge recbrds, efe. Papers
are in my hands, and will be turned ove,r to the proper co'mmittee,
I regret; owing to the gravity of the charges,, that they were
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the Grand Lodge from the cbnsideration of the d'etails' If it shall
be found that the charges, or any of them, are true, the Gra^nd
IJoatge will apply the proper remedy. If it shall be fou-nd that the
charges were made by the Ve'rnon Center comnittee for the pulpose
of bolstering up Vernon Center's application for a new lo'lge, tbese
brethren should be severely plrnished,, and' the bretLren there incleflnitely
denied a. lotlge. I may s
at Yernon Center will undoubtedlY
howeYer, in mY mintl, but that a
business obtains in Amboy Lotlge'
other lodge as
Master Mason
lodge was inchair.
AI,MA I,ODGE, NO. 131.
l'he brethren of Alma Lodge' No. 131, at Lyle early in the j'ear
got batlly worked up oYer the election of Bro. S. S. Elliott to the
East. Sides wele taJren, anal the outgoing tr{aster informed ule that
the Past l\faster's degree would not be confened on Brother Dlliott'
all the Past t\{astens of his lodge except one declining to do so, in
consequ€nce of his having been eleeted bJ' wirepulling an'l other
unmasonic pra.ctices, and beoause of sympathy in his favot on the
part of some of the brethren. It seems that, before election, ehal'ges
were preferred against Blother Ellliott fo'r gross unmasonic conduct,
in that he threatened, if not electerl either senior TYarclen ol llaster,
that the petition of no candidate would be favorably actetl upon during
the year. These charges were dismissed befole the election .was
hact. They coultl not be proven, and were probably made to help to
defeat Brother Elliott; but having resulted difrerently, it made the
accusers wrathy. Brother Elliott laboretl u'ncler no disability, and
the investigation tlemonstrated, to me aftel I hacl sent District
Deputy Grand trfaster: Page there, that Brothel Elliott should be inyested
$,ith the Past }{aster's degree and installed Master of the
loctge. This n'as done, under the direction of Deputy Page, n'ebruary
27th.
My thanks are due and hereby tentlered to R.'. W". Bro' A' C'
Page for commendable work in this case, one of the worst, by reason
of the feeling manifested, I have had to conten'l with during
the yeat,
VISITATIONS.
It has not been possible for me, owing to pressing busines+
engagements antl the mass of corresponclence connested with tle
prc.per handling of the Grand Lodge affairs, to visit as rnany lodges
dur:ing the year as I shoultl have liked to. Of the limited number
visitetl, I recall with very great pleasure Triung No' 19O, where the

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Junior Graud'Warclen, acting as my speech-rnaking ploxy, far cliscounted
any effort thnt the chief was caD'a,ble of ; and Ionic, No. 186'
where the br:eithren of Duluth vied s'ith eaclt other in maliing my
visit pleasart. They clo things'well in the Zeuith City. Also Ancient
Landmalk, No. 5, where Cataract, No. 2, of l{inneapolis, coDfeu'ed
the tlriral ttcgree, and did it rvell; Surulnit, No. 103, on an anniversar"5r
occasion; Capital City, No. 2a7, and' the fltnous gathering in this
hall o,f St. Johns, No. 1, Oataract, No. 2, and St. Paul, No, 3, as
guests of the la,tter lodge. This latter rr'as a most tlelightf,ul altl
histolic rneeting. The appointrneuts, table auti otherwise, tt"ere all
that could be tlesired. Dloquent adclresses tl'ere deliveled by l[."
TV.'. Bro. E. \\r. Duraut for St. Johns Lodge, l\o. 1, W.'. Bro. Solon
Arrnstlong for Cataruct Loclge, No. 2, and W.', Blo. William
Pitt n,IurraS' and W. I{. Grant for St. PauI, No. 3. The Gratrd l\{astel
esteeurs it an honor to have been plivilegeCl to nct as' toastmaster.
On June Sth I visitecl the Grand Loclge of North Dahota' at
Il'argo, and $"a.s rnost corcliall.v leceived by the blethren. The Gruncl
IVlaster:, M... -W... Brother Pelkins, and (iraucl Secretary lnhornpsou,
ilid everything possi'ble to make my sho'rt sta5r io ttreir Grancl Jurisdiction
a pleasant one.
I rlttended, by in'r'itation, the o,pening sessiou of the Grancl Lodge
of lfanitoba, at \\rinnipeg, the evening of June 9tn, and the forenoon
sessiou, June 10th. I vas met a,t the train by a comrnittee'
consistiDg of M.'. \\r... Bro. Oolbet Locke, Past erand lfasters W.
G. ancl C. N. BeIl, a,nd the present Glrltl \Iaster, tr'I''. \V.'. Bl:o.
Thomas Robinson. I lvas driven to the hotel, vhete I \\'as the guest
ofuthe Gland l[aster. 'Ihe afternooD unas speut driving around their
belutiful city and inspecting the ]fasouic Temple, rvhich is entilely
clevoted to the work of the cruft.
It is but simple tru:th to say that the brethren literally showered
fa.vors upon me during my visit. Ilarmony characterized the meetingt,
u'hicll n'as couducted n'ith the utmost rlecontm' r l'as' nuch
plea-sed. at the reading of the reports r.rf ttrc Disirict Deputies. In
IVlanitoba these officels discrharge theit cluties rvithout fear or favot,
and are suitably re'wardecl by the Grand Loclgc, in strict accordance
with the rnerit of their lvorli. The report presented by R.'. \\r.'. Blo'
Hamilton Lang of tr{oose Jarv, Assiliboin, was qpecially cornmendable.
'Io the distinguishe,tl brethlen flrst mentionecl, and to NI.'. \Y.'.
Brothels Tweed and O'I[eara and R.'. W.'. Brother Murprhy' rny
thanlis are due and hereby tendered on behalf of our Grantl Lodge
for special courtesies shorvn its Graltd tr{aster.
CONSOI,IDATION OF LODGES.
I n,as informed early in the year that there was an earuest
desire ou t,Le par:t of the mernbers ,of the tu'o loclges at Retl Wing,
viz., Red Wing, No. 8. antl Arctums, No. 130. to consolidate, antl a spe-

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cial request to that effect was plesented, ancl urged by the T\rorshipful.
l\'Iaster of the la"tter named lodge. Believing that a" uuion of the
two loclges would be beneflcial to the craft, but flntling no method
of ptocedure laiti dormr in our laws, the following regulatiou rvas
formulated and made a basis for the pr.oposecl consolidation:
""'EGUrrATroN FoR Tr{E coNSor,rDATro* o" "Loata.
"Whe:rcyer two or more lodge.s. whose jurisrlictions are concullent,
or adjoin, desire to eonsolidate anal form one loalge, under
the ntrne anil cha,rter of one of saicl lodges, the same may be consum'matcd
in the f,ollowing mann€r:
"Such desire beiug made knon'n to the Worshipful l{aster. of
each of said lodges, he shall, with the consent and approval of the
Grautl tr{aster or Grand Lodge, cause all the resident mernhers of
his lodge to be summoned to attend at a stated or special cornmunication
of the lodge, for the purpose of consiclerilg a proposition to
consolidate n'ith .. .. . f,odge, ulder the name and charter of
. . . Loclge, No. . . . ., at which com.murication the \\rorshipful
l\{astel will submit the question to tJre lodge as follow-s: '\Yill this
loclge consoliclate l'ith
. . . Lodge, under the narne ancl charter
of . .. Iotlge. No. ....'and shoukl two-thirds of the
members present vote 'aye,' the ploposition shall be declaled adopted;
otherwise, the Worshipful tr{astet shall declare the same rejected,
and order the Secretary to record and report the result to
the othel lodges. Provided, no such pr:o,position shall be declarecl
adopted if, as many as sever memibels of the lodge proposing to give
up its narre and chartel vote against said prolnsition. Shoultl saitl
prropositicn :be adopted as above by all the lodges pa,r'ties to such
consolitlatioD, then the charter of tJre lodge agleeing to sullender
its name anal chalter shall be forwartled to the Grand Secretary to
,be cancelled, ancl the membels of such lotlge shall be and become
m.eDrbers of the lodge whose naue and chartel is assurned as fully
as though they hatl regulally petitioned anal been elected members
thereof.
"'Ilre boolis, property and furxiture, money on hand and due, or to
become rlue, to the lodge so sulrentlering iis charter, shall be and
beconre the plopert5r of tbe lodge rvhose rtame and. chaxter has been
assumed, and said last nentioned lodge shall be and become liable
for all the debts of said loclge so consolidatecl with it. Provitled, that
such consolirlation rvill not be consideled consummated uutil the
aetiotr of each lodge in the premises is omoially celtifl€d to the Grand
SecretarA, and the Grand lVlaster has ra-tified and conf.r'med the
sa,'ne and. issuecl his decree approring of such coDsolidation."
Acting uncler the aboye requilements, and by my direction, a vote
was taken by Arcturus Lodge, March 27th, and by Red Wing Lqclge'
April 5th, on the questiou: "WilI this l,rclge consolidate with (Areturus
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uncler the name ancl chartet of Red T\ring Lodge, No. 8;" and the
sarne was duly canied, as ofrcially certifled to the Grand Secretary,
and the charter of Arctums Lodge sent in fol cancellation. Fully
approving the course taken, I ratified their action, and on the 21st
of April clecreetl the eonsolidation of saitl loatges, ancl ea.uaed due
notice of the same to be communicated to the offcers theletf and to
the other lotlges in this juristliction.
There $'ele thirry-three mernbers in Arcturus Indge at the time
of sairl eonsoliclation.
ROARI) O}'CUSTODIANS,
Thele 'were not cluring the year as many lotlges reached by
direct visits flom the Custodiaus as in the preceding one' tr{y obser'
vati.on leads me to the belief, however, that the work of the boartl
has L.een felt anat appreciatecl by the majority of our lodges' l'urtJrer
than this, I am satisfletl frorn reports received fr.om the District
Deputies and the other channels of information open to me
that ilrere is a desire on the part of our loclges to excel in the renclf
tion of the trrre lvork. Only occasional iDstances, anal these of a
trivial natule, due to ignoraDce rather thau design, of any radical
innovation in our work has corne to my kno'wlealge during the year.
Custodiau Patton oalled my attention to the fact that the Iodges
in his clistlict, scatterecl as flrey ale, would get no benef't fmm the
appropriation made by the Gland Lofue for dissemi-natirg the work
if I could not see my way clear to ultrow him pet: diem and mileage
for visiting only one loclge for the pulpose of instruction'
TIre matter came up o'riginally on a. lequest for a school at T\ower'
Minn., fol' the exclusive be[eflt of the officers and memibers of Vermillion
lrodge; 'lvhich I could not grant, a;s it would esta,blish a prececlent,
and. an expensive one. I realiz'e that there is dilliculty in get'
ting the brethr:en together fr.om long distancos, and it may be that
the Grtnrl Loclge rvill decide to glalt sucJr schools to individual lodges
uIcIeI the circumstances as set forth, or to lea.ve such cases to the
Judgment of the Grand l\[aster.
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state and invited to confer the degree oD a. candidate. Acting on
this, thele were trventy-four l\{astels selected to do the ll-olk, fllling
the several stations and places, and this evening we will have the
pleasure of witnessing their work. I cannot voueh for their proflciency,
as the selections were maale $'ithout regard to my knowleclge
of the ability of the brethren, my idea solely being that r\{astels of
lodges should be competent to assume and creditably clischarge any
duties of this kincl.
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
In this G.r'ancl Julisdiction we haye thirtJ-four districts. A
Deputy is assigned to each. I received leports from eleven Deputies,
the other tn'enty-three plesumably g6r.ia..ing that thele was
no need of carrying out their instmctions in this reg'ard.
Inasmuch as the naming of the Deputies has, in recent yeals, at
least, owing to our lalge and scatteled telritcry, been plactically in
the hands of the subolclinate loalges, the Grand }{aster, unless for
some good and suffcieDt reason knorvn to him, conflrrning and appointing
the brother selectecl by the lodges, as lepresented at the
Grand Lodge session, it woulcl seern as though the lodges could not
consider themselves flatterecl by this showing.
The right worshipful brothers rvho have not sent in their reports
may have performed theil cluties in other respects faithfully, just
gettitrg tired fi'om oyerwolk beforo they could make out ancl tlansmit
an account of their sten'ardship to tlre Grand trfaster. But I
earnestly ulge each lodge to consider well, before reeommending for
appointment to this honorable office, tJre nelits of the man, his
ability to and desile for work. I clo not consider tha,t the title of
Right \\ror:shipful should be bestov'ecl on any blother, eYen fol a
tine, r'ithout some show of appreciation on his part in the shape
of earning, if not befor:e, then after: the honor has been conferred,
his right to it by the honest discharge of all the cluties pertaining
to the ofrce. The leports receivecl by me were all good; those sent
by the Deputies for the twentieth anal twenty-ninth districts \Ycre
unusually so.
TI{E GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, X'REE AND ACCEPTED MASONS
OX' TIIE REPUBLIC OF PERI'.
'Ihe Glancl ilIaster of the Grand Loclge of l{aine, on Dec. 9, 1897,
issnerl the following circular to suborriinate lodges within its iurisdiction
legaraling masonic comrnunications with the Grand Lodge
of Peru:
t'To the Breihren of ihe abed,ience of the Grand, Lodge of ArLcient Free
an(l, Accepted' Masons of the State of Mai,ne:
"It having come to my knon'ledge that the Grand Lodge of Aneient
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the Grancl Lodge of l\faine has been in rnasonic communication, has
changecl its funclamental la'n' s'hereby the "Book of the La$/," viz.,
'The Gr:eat Light in I\{asonry," is excludctl from its altar ancl the
altars of flre lodges of its dbeclience, ancl thereby it aml tltey have
ceased to be rr',asonic bodies:
"You are her:eby notifled that all utasonic communication rvith
said Glrrril Lodge, its suboclinate lodges, anal the members of its
obetlienoe w-ho continue to aclhere to said Grancl Lodge under its constitution,
changed as afolesaid, is suspended until the next annua,l
sessiol of the tr{ost S/orshipful Grand Lodge of the State of l\{aine.
"Ilut you are further notifled that lnasonic comilunication nay be
continued lvith all breUrren formel'Iy of the obeclielce of said Grand
Lodge of Peru rvho have or shall renounce allegiance to said Grand
Iroclge on accormt of said charlge in its funclamental law, without
regalrl to any action of, said Grand Lodge of Perl or the lodges of
its obeclience agains,t saicl brethren, after saicl change of its funalamental
lan', on account of their refusing obedience to said action
"Yours fratemallY,
"JOSEPH A. LOCKE'
"Attest:
"Granil, Master.
"St'npnIlN BEBRT,
"Grund Sccrctar11."
On Dec. 24, a8g7, the Grancl }faster of the Grand Lodge of n'ree
of the State of New Yollr issuecl an edict terhelertofore
existing betu'een the Grand Lodge
t otlge of New YoIk, sunlnradly recalling a'nd
revohing tlte commission issu(d to their Representative near the
Graucl Lodge of Peru, u,n4 dismis-sing from the preseDce of the Grancl
Lodge of Nelv Yor'l< the Ilepresenta,tiYe from the Grancl Lotlge of
Peru accredited to the Grand Lodge of New fork.
I quote from the edict issued by the Granil }{aster of New York:
,,I aDr this day furnis,hecl rviih a printed. c!]py of an etlict issued
by Christiau Da,m, Grand llrrster, ovel ttre certiflca'te of Nlanuel J'
Oacares, as Grand SecreLrry, '$'herein tlre said Christia'n Dam' as
Grand l{aster of Nlasons in Pe'm, recites to those under his jurisd.iction
that 'aceording to Catholicism the Bible is a sacred book in
v,hich flre revealed wortl is clelros,itecl, ancl as such camot be freely
examinecl and- criticisecl; that the Bi'ble cannot be considered' as a
fountain of scientiflc knowledge or history, Dor| as a basis of morality,'
and. he rloos 'decree that on all masonic alta'rs the Blble shall be
rernoved antl replaced by the Constituticrn of the Order of n'ree
I\(asonry; and that'in all our rituals the worcl 'Bible' shall be stricken
out. ancl the rvords, .the constituti'on, of the Grand I/odge of Peru''
put in its place."'
I rnost heartilS' iualorse and' comrnencl the action taken by the
Grand Masters of the Grantl lro(lges of lfaire and New York'
IVe also wnnt it emplratically understood that no godless temple
cal be realecl in the name pf Fleemasonry.

.26 Proceed,i,ngs of the [18e8
OBITUARIES.
The year past has br.ought son'ow to the Grand Jurisdietions
with which we are in fraternal accord. by the loss they rhaye sustained
in the death of some of their most devoted sons. and our own
Granrl Jurisdiction laments in pain and agony the sunclering of olcl
ties.
The following is the loster of illustrious brethren callerl fi:om the
labors of earth to their eternal rest:
Anclrew Martin Wolihin, Grand Secretary of the Grancl Lodge
of Georgia, died Feb. 22,7897.
Joseph Norton Dolph, Past Grand tr{aster of Oregon, dieal lMarch
10.1897.
John Ileadley Bell, Past Grancl tr{aster of trfanitoba, died llarch
16, 1897.
Jolrn Stealman, Past Granrl tr{aster: of l\{ontana, tlied March 28,
1897.
John William Morrison, Past Gland rl{aster of Pfince Dalward
Island, cliecl, April 11, 1897.
Theorlore Schleiner', Past Grand Tyler of the Grand Loctge of
Iowa, cliecl April 14, 1897.
James Nf. Ilatkey, Past Glaud tr{aster of Arkansas, ctiecl Sept.
28.1897.
John Quincy Aclams Irellows, Past Grand l\faster of Louisiana,
died Nov. 28. 1897.
DAVID BURT LOOMIS.
IVhen this Gland Lodge was olganized, n'eb. 24,78i8, one of the
delegates present from St. Johns Loclge at Stillwater was our late
right worshipful blother, Daviil B. Loomis. His d€ath occurrecl at
the Soldiers' Home, I\finnehaha It'alls, Ii'eb. 24, 1897, exactly fortyfour
years theleafter. EIis funelal at Stillwater l'as attended by
St. Johns Loclge, of \vhich he was a member for over forty-four
yeals, the Grand l\Iastel ofrciating, assistetl by M.'. TV.'. Bro. E.
W. Durant and R.'. \\r.'. Bros. J. N. Castle, J. H. Rantlall anrl
Thomas Montgomery, and W.i. Bros. 'Warren, Clark, Doe antl Lenox.
Blother Loornis came of a cultured New England faurily ancl received
a good erlucation, but was early thrown on his os'n resortrces.
Ee was born in Wilmington, Conn., April a7, 7817, and caure West
with his parents to Alton, I11,, in 183O, where fot: seyeral years he
seryed as clerk for a large flrm, in whose ivarehouse, on the night
of Nov. 7,7837, the murcler of Elijah'P. Lovejoy occur.red, he being
shot by pro-slavery rufrans for the expression of sentiments, through
his paper', which the nation has sirce been compelled. to aalopt.
Brothel Loomis n'as within flve feet of him at the time, assisting
to defencl the build,ing and property from the mob. In 1843 he came

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to the St. Croix \ralley, and engaged' in lumbering. In 1847 he was
surveyor of Iogs ancl lum.ber. In 1851 he was a rnerntret of the Minnesota
l'erritorial Couucil, and ser-ved four lears, during one of
which he was president of the council.
It was while thus engagecl at St. Paul that he assisted in or'
gal;.izing the Grand Lodge. In 1853 he helped to builcl a saw mill in
South Stillwater, selling out in 1859. In July, 1861, he enlisted in
Company n', Second Regiment, I\finnesota Infantty, and rvas chosen
flrst lieutenant, and in tr,Iar:ch, 1863, became captain. Captain Loornis
was a gallant and eficient officer, and for three ancl one-half years
participated in the battles and, carnpaigns that rnade the name of
his regiment memorable. Returning to Stillwater he engaged in the
logging business, and for several years was book-keeper for a large
lumber flrm. He was elected to the legislature in 1873, Ile s'as helcl
in high esteem as a neighbor: and citizen, Ilor sevelal years past
he had been in failing health, o$'ing prineipally to bis ad,vancetl
age. EIe entered the Soldiers' Ilome three years before his d,eath'
where he was well cared for", but he succumbed to the inflr:rnities of
&ge, and fol months before his death was unable to recognize his
frienrls. Thus he lingeled without pain until the flnal summons
called him to his etelnal rest.
Brother: Loomis was made a I'Iason in St. PauI Lodge, No. 3' in
1849. FIe became a chalter member of St. Johns Lodge, No. 1' at
Stillwater, and in 1857, 1865 and 1866 was its Worshipful l{aster.
Ile was Deputy Grand l{astel of this Grancl Lodge from Jan. 8,
1858, until Oct. 23, 1861, and served ol many important committees.
Ile received his capitular degrees in }finnesota Chapter, No. 1, in
January, 1857, and became a charter membel of Washington Chapter.
No. 17, Stillwater. FIe 'tvas created a I(uight 'I"ernplar in Damascus
Commandery, No. 1, June 9, 1857, ancl was a charter mernbel
of Bayarcl Commanclery, No. 11.
L1JTIIER ZOAN ROGERS.
Bro. Luther: Zoan Rogels, tl'hose death occulrecl otl April 27,
1897, rvas born in the town of Brewer, 1\{e., in 1837, received his
education at Provirlence, R. I., was employed in a Boston wholesale
house for three year.s, and in 1857 carne to Waterville, 'whose site
was then a wiklerness, where he has since lesicl,ed, being practically
the father of the place. IIe built up a very extensive business in
general merchandise, in the milling ancl elevator: business, ancl manufactuling
furDiture. Itor many years he was postmaste::, ancl president
of the village council and board of education; was twice rep'
resentative, ancl once state senatol' He was mar"ried in 1861, ancl
leaves surviving him his widow and three married daughters' IIe
'was a man of keen business insight, ancl had great executive ability.
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viev's, of lefined tastes and n'ell-inforrnecl, ald hence had a host of
friends throughou,t the state.
He was rnade a lfasor in Fa-ribault Lorlge, No. 9, in 18b8, rvas
a charter rnembel of Sakatah, No. 32, at \\raterville, in 1860, and
afteNyalds n'as trfaster of sarne, ancl n'as elected Senior Glantl-War.
den of this Grand Loclge in 1877. IIe was nade a Royal Arch lfason
in Yernillion Chapter, No. 2, of Hastings, in 1865, joined Waseca,
No. 26, in 1878, anrl was first High Priest of \\raterville, No. 56, in
1892. EIe rvas cleated a l{night Templar in Damascus Comrnatdery,
No. 1, St. PauI, in 1865; became a chartel member of X'aribault Cornnrand,ery,No.$
in 1874; rvas its Eminent Commander in 188O antl 1881,
and having passed the several stations frorn Grand Seniol \\ralden,
lreeame Gland Commander in 1882. He had also attained the thirtysecond
degree in the Ancient and Aceepted Scottish Rite. Iror some
yeals he had been in failittg health, and for several months the past
winter had been in an hospital in tr{inneapolis, rvhele I visited him
weekly, and found him cheerful anal resigDeal The funeral was
lalgely attencled, the masonic serrice being performed by Past
Grand ]{aster II. R. Denny, assisted by the Glancl 'ft'easuler and
Grand Secletaly. Brothel Rogers rendered very valuable services
to this Grand Lodge, especially on the flnance committee, and rve
shall feel his loss.
CIIARLES E. MACOMBER.
Bro. Challes E. Ifacom'ber of Atrvater., ryho s'as Glancl Pursuivant
of this Grand Lodge in 1896, depa-rtecl this life Nov. 6, 189?, agetl
fort5-sigh1 years. 'I'Jre cause of his death n'as catarrh of the stomach.
EIe rvas completely n'orn out before he left his post of duty,
onl5' a ferv days before his d,eath.
Brothel l{acoDber n'as bor:n at Sut Pt'airie, \Vis., Dec. g, 1849.
I{e moved n'ith his parents to St. Anthony in 1853, s'hele he spent
his boyhoocl years. In 1874 he rrral.ried }fiss Bosn'orth, rvho tlied
in 1888, leaying three children, rvho ar:e still liviug. In 1889 he
mallied lliss Salter', l'ho survives him. He enteled the enploy of
the Great Nolthern Railwa5' in 1882, ancl ]ocated at Atwater in 1886.
Ele rYas a very popular, a trusts'orthy and. faithful agent, and enclealecl
hiruself to the of,Ecers of the company. IIe \yas also held in
the highest esteem by his neighbor.s and fr:ientls, especially by his
brethren of the mystic tie. He was made a tr{aster tr{ason in Orion
Lodge, No. 138, at Atwate::, Oct. 1O, 1889, anrl s'as r\{aster of the
Ioclge fol three yeals. A lodge of souon' n'as held in his memory,
at which a numb€r' of blethren paid f€ryent tribute to his many
sterling qualities. I{is nasonic funeral nras largely attended by
brethren from his own and several other: lotlges, Brother Jenness
of Willmar officiating. Ife was a membel of the village council for
several years, being at the tirne of his death village pr€sid€nt, filling

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every position with creclit and honor. The entire conmunity mourns
his untimely death.
LOREN R. DAVIS.
. Bro. Lolen R. Davis, District Deputy Grand Mastel for the Seventeenth
District, departed this life full of years and honors, Dec.
21,7897, and was laicl to rest by his brethrel at rlladison, December
23d.
I received a telegram from 'Worshipful Brother lfalvomon, re'
questing my presence at the funeral, but fourd it impossible to attend.
He was made a Mason in 1858, came to this Grand Juriscliction
from Marquette Lod,ge, No. 102, \\/isconsin, and became a charter
member of Geneva Lodge, No. 196.
The information I asked for regalcling the brother's life and labors
has not been received, ancl his biography must therefore be
left to the eommittee.
I{EN]TY NOLAN SETZER.
Bro. Ilenry r\. Setzer was a descendant of a North Gernan
family, and was born in trlontg.omery county, I\fissou'ri, Oct, 6, 182t.
In 1843 he came to thc St. Croix valley and engaged in lumbeling,
residing, until 1854, at Stillwater, Taylors Falls, and other places,
He was a rnenrher of the house in the flr'st territorial legislature
and in the council of ttLc seventh and eighth, and s'as a member of
the Democratic wiug of the constitutional convention of 1857. He
was warden of the stat€ prison from 1857'to 1860, when he was
appointed register of the land office at Cambridge, Isanti cou'nty.
Thenceforwarcl he practicecl law, flrst at Taylors X'alls, and the last
four years at Stillwater.
He appeals to have been made a Mason in old St. Paul Lodge,
No. 3, in 1849. IIe x'as a charter member of St. Johns Irodge, No,
1, at Stillv'ater in 1852 and its \\rorshipful Master in 1854 and 1855.
Ele was the first Nlaste!' 01' 7'io\ Loclge, No. 55, at Taylors IraIIs, in
1866, ancl was a member of tlre same at his deat'h. IIe rvas l}l'esent
at the organizalion of this Grand Lodge, IJeb. 24., 1853, and was with
one exceptiou the last survivol of those who were present at that
time. He was Deputy Grand I\{aster in 1856.
IIe leceived th€ degrees of Royal Arch Masonry in l\finnesota
Chapter, No. 1, St. Panl, in JanuarT, 1854, antl the orders of I(nighthood
in Damascus Conrmanclery, No. 1, St. Paul, in August, 1857.
About a month ago he became ill with a trouble which developed
into pneumonia, and resulted in his death at Stillwater, January 8th.
Ele s'as buried by his lodge at Taylors I'a,lls yesterday morning. I
exceetlingly regtetted m; inability to be present, owing to the n@r
approach of Grald Loclge. EIis aged wife is the only surviving relative,
Appropriate memorial pages should, appmr in our printecl proceedings.

30 Proceed,,i,ngs of the [1898
RELIDX'.
I leceived two lequests from outsitle jurisclictions, one inclosing
a printed cilcular, sanctioned atrcl apploved 'by the Grand l{astet
of the Grancl Jurr'scliction, to permit a general appeal to be rnade
to our' brethren fo.l assistance in consequence of calamities that
hacl befallen their lodges anal individua.l Nlasons at local points.
One of these rerluests seemed to warrant no action, and none was
taken; the othel bearing a Grand l\{aster:'s inclorsmlent I leferred
to the nost worshipful brother, statiDg that if the extent of the
suffeting ol loss warr:anteal it I would gladly forrvard a contribution
from the funds of the Glancl Loclge, in the full assuraDce that
such action on my part would be inclorsed by the Grand Lodge.
Such appeals, scattered broaclcast to all the lodges in the United
States, as they rnost frequently are, usually result in mor:e money
being contributecl than the exigencies of the masonic sufferers demanal
or: require,
Two requests $'erc receiyed from this Grand Ju-risdiction for
permission to app€al to all lotlges in the state, one. frorn a brotlrori
who claimecl t0 ueecl the money for his o\\'ll use, ancl rvho ltad
receiveal $10O at iast session of Gtantl Lodge, the other from a loclge,
anal this appeal r.eally was not conflneal to the state, looking for
money to builcl a masonic ha.ll. I cledlinecl both.
At the last session of the Grancl Lodge, the sum of $1O0 lvas
yoteal for the r:elief of Bro. John Pollald of Shelburne Lodge, No'
95, Elk River. On November lOth the,brother dieil. 'Worshipful
Brother Davis asked me if he could turn ovel the balance in his
hancls, $10.25, to the relief of Brothel Pollard's widow, who has no
source of income. I glattly gaYe my assent, and ask that the Grand
Lodge intlolse ttY aclion
At the sessio.n of the Gtand Loclge in 1896, the sum of $100'was
yoted for the relief of Bro. George }litchell of Golden Fleece Lodge,
\ro. 89, Litchfiel(I, and the sum of li10o for the relief of Bro' James
I[. Mcl{enney of the same lodge'
On Oct. 28, 1897, the lodge informecl me that the fund for the
relief ot Blo. Geolge Mitchell hacl not been used, or any portion
thermf. but tha,t the fund for the relief of Brother trfcllenney was
exhausted, ard askeal that I allow them to nse the nfitchell funtl for
the relief of Brother Mcl{enney. I wlote the SecretarT that it would
require alfllmative action on the part of the Gland Lodge to allow
Ure money appropriated to aitt Brother lfitchell to be usecl to aid
Brnther }Icl{enney, but relyinpS on the gooal business judgment of
the oficers ancl members of his loclge, I would sanction the use bf
such portion of thd {i100 to relieve Brothef r\lcl(e.n;ney as in their
juclgnent lvas needeal until this session of the Grantl Loalge.
I am informed that $33.61 of the $100 has been usecl, antl that
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the lodge. 'Ihe lodge requests that tha,t sun may be set over to
the relief of Blother McKenne5', aud also asks for an adclitional $100
as tlre clepend€nt btother and his family lemains sorely in need of
much rnore help than the lodge has been able to extend.
I tlust that the Grand Lorlge will approve my action, anal take
such s,teps regan:Iing further appropriation as in its judgment is
deemed best.
\Vhat I do not understand is, why any lodge should, ask for and
obtain $1OO for the relief of a brotJrer, and then hokl same on ha.nd
unused fol twelt;-6ne months. It would s€em as if thele was no
reed for the money in the Rrst ,place. This mattel of relief is
ha:rdled, to my thinking, both in the Gra,nrl Lodge and. subordinabe
lodges in a yery unbusinesslike rnanner. Brethren put in resolutions
at ever'l' meeting of the Graud Lodge loohing for appropriatlons for
relief purposes. These resolutions axe turnecl oyer to the Committee
on Appropriations; and I submit that the Committeb on AppropriatioDs
has Dot Ure time to properlJ' examine into and properly decide
what is best to be d.one in each particular case, so that a ve.ry deserving
case likely receivcs about the sarn€ amount as one that is not
equelly lneritorious.
I would suggt+st tirat applications of this kind be, 'n herever possible,
filed with the Gra,nd M:r.cter at least thirty days before the
Graurl Lodge meets, and that he ma,ke such recommenclation to the
Grancl Lodge, after investig'ation, as in his juclgment the merits of
the ca-se walrant. Every year we have tlifiiculty in getting statements
flom the lodges irrtlusted with these funds for distr.ibution, as
to how same were disbursetl. In all matters of flnance the principle
shoulcl be with u's, "Less seDtiDlent ancl more vouchers.,'
CONCLUSION.
Brethren, I retnrn to you the gaYel flrst placecl in my charge two
years ago, ard which tJrrough 5'our gleat hinduess I n'as honored
u'ith again at the last session. It has been nry earrrest clesire so to
live ancl tlct and discharge the duties of the high ofrce as to melit
your appr.oyal and esteem. 1'he work has been trying aDcl contiuuous,
necessalily but a brief synopsis thereof appealing in my annual message.
f have been the lecipient of many courtesies and favors at the
hands of l,he brethren, oDe of rvhich, the presentntion to me of an
elegant Past }faster's apton by \V.,. Bro. A. P. Swanstrom, being
q)ecially pleasing. If my tinre was not so fully occupied in giving
attention to business matters, I should have accomplishecl more for
the Grand Lotlge. But I beg you to believe that, so fa:: as abilitJ' and
my time, night or clay permittetl, thel' have been placed freely at
the disposal of my brethren.

32 Proceeddngs of the [18e8
Norv, as I pass from the Grsnd East to the floor, I pray to God for
the prc,sperit5r of our Grand Lodge, antl resolve that hereafter, a.s i-n
the past, my best eftorts rt'ill be a"t all times put fotward to lepay
the brethlen by wolk, for the honols confcrred upon and conlldence
reposed in me.
JAITES X'. LAWLESS'
@ranil, Master.
RtrPORf ON ADDRESS.
The Committee on the Grand trfaster's Address reporterl
as follows:
To the lL'. -[Y.', C,rattil' I'orlge of f,Iinnesota:
Your colrmittee to whom was referred the address of the M".
W.'. Gr:antl tr{aster fot subdivision and refelence respectfully recommend
that:
1. So much thereof as relates to lodges constitutecl be refeued
to the Comnittee on Aucient LaDdnarks.
2. So much as relates to by-Iarvs approvetl, other clispensations
granted ancl lefused, clecisions, aDcI consolidation of lodges, be referred
to the Committee on Nasonic Jutisprudence.
3. So much as relates to clispensations for new loclges be referrerl
to the Committee on Lodges untler Dispensation.
4. So much as relates to rent of Grand Secretaly's ofrce be referred
to the Committee on n'inance.
5. So much as relates to Rough Ashler Lodge antl Amboy Lodge
be refelletl to a special comDrittec of three.
6. So much as relates to boarcl of custodians be refeued to a
special committee of three.
7. So nuch as relates to the Grand Loclge of Peru be referred
to a special committee of tluee.
8. So rnuch as relates to deceased bretllren be refelletl to a special
connittee of thlee.
9. So nuch as relates to relief be referlecl to a special comDittee
of three.
10. The resiclue of the acldless be refelled to a special courrnittee
of three.
FraternallY submitted,
WI{. X'. DICKINSON,
\VALA'ER BIRCII,
E. L. SPENCER'
Comnt'ittee-
Adoptecl.

8e8l
Granil, Loclge of l[i,nnesotn.
The Grand Master narned as the special cornmittees provided
for in the foregoiug report:
5. Sr. C.'\Yhite (186), J. D. tr{arhham (164), L. L. }Ian$'aring (1).
6. B, If. X'almer (58), M. C. Sullivan (11?), D. \\r. I(lo.n'lton (112).
7. G. S. Ives (54), f,e Rol' Bro.wl (210), G. L. \\'oocl (61).
8. G. II. Davis (1OO), O. C. 'Irace (14O), E. \V. trIcOorcl (217).
9. G. If. Davis (100), I,'. H. Peterson (126), O. L. Cutter'(80).
10. G. I\r. Rockl'ell (69), II. O. Diltey (48), C. H. Foss (49).
DISTINGUISI{ED VISITOR.
II.'. \\:.'. Bro. Nathan C. Giffin, Grand llaster of \\risconsin,
being in waiting, r'as admitted, escortecl to the altar,
introduced to Grand Lodge, received with the Grand Flonors,
and conducted to a seat in the Grand East. Fle expressed
his pleasure at being present and for the cordial
welcorne accordetl him, rvhic]r he acceptcd as not due so
much to himself personallJ'as to the adjoining Granrl Jurisdiction
which he had the honor to reprrsent. This rvas follorved
by arr able and cornprehensir.e address on llasoury
in general, n'hich x'as attentively listened to.
PETITTONS FOR RELIEX',
Resolutions appealing for rrlief \\rere read from the follorving
loclges, all .of whic}. were referred to the Cornrnittee
on *\ppropriations: Lodges Nos. 1, 34,35,39, +2,48, 60, 78,
81, 82. 89, 95, 104, 110. 723, r28,13.q, 147, 153, 198.
RDPOR'I' OII GRAND SDCRE'I'ART.
Brethrett' of the (lrunrl Lodge:
I have the honol to subrnit mJ' Dinth tlnual lepolt as Grand
Secletar:y. The loutiue cl[ties of the office hare tliffclecl little fro[r
folmer: J'eals, antl have beel1 carefully arlcl punctuall]' atteDtletl to'
I am lot al'a'-e of an;. tluty ploper:ly clevolriug rrpon rre t]rat lras
beel neglectecl or left unpelfornetl.
The index to the Glancl Register: rvas comlrletecl iu llay, ancl
contains orer: 32.000 nanes. l'he registel is fttlly l-r'itten up to thte,
anrtr Gr'anrl Loclge nurnbels attachecl. I have tluring the 5'ear exaninecl
tJre legistels kept in sevel'al of the lalgest ancl oltlest Grancl
Jurisclictions in the n.ollcl, alcl have seen lore so cornplete ancl plactical
as onr o1y11. By its use \\'e can iustantly cletect ancl couect
errols in the auual leturns. It is the stanclartl bI rvhich lotlge legistels
ale correctetl. A nuuber of these har.e been sent in and correctecl
dulilg t)re year', ancl Glaucl Lodge nuurbels affixecl, l'hile
thilty othels, hanclecl in to-day, lorv an'ait couection. It is my

3{ Proceed'i'ngs of tlr,e [1898
ealnest tlesire that all lodge registels should be so corrected as sooD
as possible.
-S. calt l'as uade fot a copy of the by-la\Ys of each lodge to be
placecl on flle, as olclereal last year, but ouly half of the lodges have
i.espoutled. Another. call rvill be urade for the 'ernainitg
half in the
near futute.
Oharters 1\-e1'e prepaled tor ancl cleliYered to I{t. IlerDrol Lodge'
No. 219, at Hancock, Olivia Loclge, No. 220, at Olivia, ancl Equity
Loalge, No. 221, at Oottonn'oott. 'l'hese lodges were duly constitutecl
as statecl il the address of the Glaud llaster, and repotts of same
lilerl in this office by the constituting ofiicer"
By order: of the Gland trIaster, dispelsations rYere issued fot:
rIeN loclges nt Elborv Lalre and. ][ora' Elysian Lodge was continuecl
U.'. D.'. fol 1897, without fee.
A fresh supply of fifty parchnent chartels rvere plocured at an
expeuse of forty-nine clollals.
The ploceedings of 1897 rvere printetl aud distributed as soon
as possible, and contained an excellent phototype of our present
Gland trIastet. flrey contain a table, prepared with great cale, arld
n'hich I believe to be strictly accurate, showing in tletail the gains
ancl losses, from all sources, of every loclge in the state, actire ol
defuDct, fr'om their: olganization up to JaD. 1, 1897. IVith the iuformatior
gained from the returns of 1897 a"cldeal' the fogtings, rp to
Jau. 1, 1898, n'oultl be as follows:
Joinecl at orgaDization ancl since, 11,163; r'aised, 21,874; lestolcd,
1,342. Total gains, 34,319. Withdlawn, 70,a74; stricken frour roll,
4,957; suspenclecl, 129; expelled, 129; cliecl, 2,814. il'otal losses,18,203.
Gains or-el losses, 16,116.
These figures, while of gr€at interest now, will be doubly so in
the yeals to corne. They include the sixtee4 loclges n'hich have been
stlicken florn out loII.
Comrnissions l'ele issued to the several Grantl RepreseDtatil'es
mentionerl by the GraDd l{aster, and to the thirty-four District
Detuties.
Notices s'ere sent to all the loclges of suspensions and expulsions,
as leqrirecl, ancl seret'al other circular letters were issued.
Orrlers on the Treasulel have been issued for charitable relief to
the amount of $2,395, as voted by Granil Lodge. Only twelve out
of eighteen llastels to vhom charitable funds were intlusted haYe
matle repolts of the clisposition of the same, as required. Blo. W'
Ir, Drake of llystic Star, No. 69, Rushforcl, returned $54 as not
neerled out of the $100 intrustetl to him. 'I'he several reports and
r-ouchers ale at the disposition of the ptope:: committee.
There is one appeal case, fr:om Janesville Lod-ge, No. 124; that
of an expelleal Entered Apprentice.
A late of a fare ancl a thircl, on the certiflcate plan, has been
secrued fr:om all railloatls trarersing Minnesota, but more exacting

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Grand, Lod,ge of M'i,nnesota.
35
conclitions have been required. I haal to advance money to secure
the services of a joint railroad agent, for to-morro$,, I,ho rvill stamp
and in person cl,eliver the sevelal cer.tificates for leduced fare. after
being signed. by rne, to those only rvho are in attendance at Graud
Lodge,
'I-he insurance on our prolterty has been rene*'ed.
I'bel.ieve the tirne has again co.me for binding up a lot of accurnulated
periodicals and the ploceedings of other Granrl Lodges,
and I resBectfully ask for an appt'opriation of g1O0 for that pu{pose.
\Ye stiU leceive a number of rnasonic magazines and papels. Ser'-
eral small souvenils h.irve been acldecl to our collection.
l\I1' olfl.tut lelations with the Grand Officers and blethren in
genelal have been most cordial.
In response to invitations I hare visitecl a number of lodges,
itrstalled ofrcers, and attenclerl a number of social leceptions, much
to my clelight, and only legret that I could not attend more for want
of time, tr{y thanks arre hereby tendereal for courtesies sholvn.
RETURNS.
Ileturns have beeu received from all the lodges. The gains have
been 1,O69, the Iosses 859, shorving a net gain of 21O. Total membership,
15,691, as shown by the tabulated returns. The retulns,
though far from per:f,ect, were as flee ft'om serious errors as I ever
found. them, and I am glea.tly obligerl to the Secretaries for promptness
in forwarding. A few u'ele late, as usual; over one-third. had
errols or omissions which I vas enabled to correct myself ol: by
cor:r'espondence before turning them orer to the Committee on Returns.
Thirty lodges were in error as to l'emittances, and there yet
appears to be tlue $6.20.
N'INANCIAIJ.
I hare leceit'ed funds since last lelort as follou's:
Dispensation fees, lodges at Elbory Lake and Mora. .. . . . .
Charter fees, loclges No,s. 219, 220, and,227. . . .
Relief funds returned from No, 69. .. ..
Arrears of dues collected from fve lodges.
Retulned. by C. L. West, overpaid on pay roll, .. .
F ees and dues from lodges for 1897, as itemized in cash
book
Total .
$4O.00
'r o.UU
$8.128.Tb
AII of which has been paitl to the Grand Treasurer.
Irraternally submitted,
THOMAS MONT'GIOIVIERY.
@t and Seq'etarll.
R,eferrecl to Committee on Finance.
'1.00 17.80
3.95
7,938.O0

36 Procecrldn'gs qf the [1898
REPOR1T OF GRAND'IRDASURER.
1'o tltc Gr(utitr Lodge of Minnesota, A". I.'. att'd' A,'. lI.'.:
I herewith submit my fiuancial report fol the past year.
J. IL Thompson, Graucl 'I'r'easul'et, in account lvith the Gland Lodge
of llinnesota Ancient, Free aual Accepted r\Iasons.
1897.
CASII RE"'IPTS.
Jau. 15. On hancl as per report of 1897.
$11'863.13
1898.
Jan. 12, ReceiYecl ftom 'Ihos. f,IolrtgorDery, G. Secretary 8'128.75
'I'otal .
ORDI]RS PATD AND SURMITTED IIERE\\'ITH.
1307. No.
Jan. 14. l-Jalnc\s Ii'. Laryless, Gr:auil llastcr', expenses
189ti ..
$19,991'E8
$3(x).0o
22'(n
Jan. 14. 2-stiles .Ila5'nond, Oustodian.
Jan. 14. 3-D. \\r. I(norvltou, Oustotlial. 9.0O
Jan. 14, 4-8. P. Barnunt, Custottrian.
1'5'OO
Jan. 14. 5-Ohas. Grisn'okl, Oustodian. 18.00
Jal. 14. 6-\Y. Ir'. Dickilsol, Custoclian.
21'0{)
Jan. 14. 7-Irving l'orltl, r'epor:t on Corresltontlence. .. . 10O.OO
Jan. 14. fl-Ir'ving 'l'orlcl, assistant to Grancl Secr:etaf'y. pO.OO
Jan. 14. 9-J. C. Ilischer, selrices as Grand Tylel,18U7 25'00
Jal. '14. 1O-'I'hos. Ilontgornery, contiugent expelses, .. 200.00
JaD. 14. 11-'I'hos. llotrtgonelJ', oflice frunitule aud
rnoving
10O.0O
Jan. 15. 12-]Irs. D. C. Pielson, allo'tvance to llebrutr']'
15th.. :...... 60.00
Jan. 15. 13-A. II. Adsit, T\rolshipful trfaster No' 35,
- Elastings, relief of Bro. \Yrn. Lee. .. '. . . . 20O.O0
Jau. 15. 14-Early E. \Yer:tz, \Yorslripful trIaster No.
36, Plestol, relief of Blo. J. S. Beneclict
anrl n ife
10O.OO
Jan, 15. 15-A. C. Page, ]il'orshipful llastet No. 39, Aristin,
relief of Bro. E. '\\raril. 75.00
Jan. 15. 1G-flerrill C. 'I'itrt, \\'olshipful }laster No. 42.
Glencoe, relief of IIrc. 'I. A. Turrbull
and chilch'en
5O.0O
Jan. 15. 1-r-Lewis J. Baldl'in, \Yolshipful ilastel No.
43, Le'siston, lelief of Bro. C. D. Jacobs. . 50.OO
Jal. 15. 18-Chas. S. Alleu, \\rorshipful llaster No. 00,
Sauk Oenter. lelief of Blo. TVm. Jerrnau. 10O.0O

18e81
Gra'ncl, Lotlge of )Iinnesoto.
3Z
Jan, 15. 19-\\r. Il. Drake, \Iolshipful l{aster No. 69,
Rushfolcl, rclief of tr)nily ,1. Hitchcoclr.. LO0.0O
Jan. 15. 20-I\'. B. \Iitson, \Yolshipful f,Iaster No. 81,
Alexandria, r'elief of l3r'o. trL E. \ran Cott, 100.00
Jarr. 15. 27-J. B. Gregoile, \\rolshipful llaster No. 86,
llazeppa, r'elief of Bros. G. \Y. Judd ancl
Geo. Stace 100.00
Jan. 15. 22-\\. R. Casrvell, \\rol'shipful llaster-, No. 91,
Redwood Iralls, relief of Bro. Davicl \Iratson
. ..
50.OO
Jan. 15.. 23-Andrel' Davis, \\rolshipful }laster No. 95,
Sherburne. r'clief of Br:o. Jolrn Pollarcl.. 100.00
Jan. 15. 24--Olof Olsou, \\rolshipful ]Iirster No. 10i,
\Yillnrar', r:elief of n'iclol' of Blo'. P. A.
Otlell . 100.00
Jan. 15. 25-O. E. llaxson, \\rorshilrful f,Iaster No. 119,
llarshnll, r'elief of llnry llye. 100.00
Jan. 15. 26-Jas. P. Dmelsol, l\rolshipful ]{aster No.
128, trIapleton, relief of Blo. J. B. HiIl. .. 10O'0O
Jan. 15. 2-r-Aug. I[. Ackerntnn, \\rolshipful ]{aster No.
132, Young Arnerica, r'elicf of tn'o chilclren
of late Bro. J. llartin. 50.00
Jan. 15. 28-J. II. Sttong, \\'ot'shipfnl ]Iaster- No. 138,
Atwater:, r:elief of Blo. L. B. \\roolsort. .. . 100.00
Jan. 15. 29-T. I(. trIork, l\'orshipful llaster No. 29,
l\rheaton, r:elief of Bt'o. '1'. IN. -Norglarcl. . 100.00
Jan. 15. 30-J. II. TlrornDsol, Glalcl'1'r'easrucl, relief of
Bro. lI. O. Burlsitle. 100.00
Jan. 15. 31-'l'hotnas I{oDtgonet}', Grancl Secretar';', 250
digests and di$tributing.... 197.50
.Tan. 15. '32-J. C.Irischer:, tyling fol Custoclians. 1i.00
Jan. 15. 33-J. FI. 'l\ompson, Glantl l'r'easruer, pay loll,
1897 .. 2,30C.35
Ireb. 13. i]4-I{rs. E. C. Pielson, allol'ance to llarch 15. C0.OO
Feb. 13. 35-'I-hos. llontgoner'1', 1,2il phototS'pes, J. If.
Lawless
4i.\.75
Ireb. 17. G3-Chas. Gliswolcl, Custotlian. 10.62
Feb. 25. 37-Pioneer Press Co., plinting proceeclings, 50
charters, etc. .. .
Ireb. 27. 38-Stiles Raynolcl, Custodian. 22.25
trIar. G. 39-Stiles Raynoutl, Custorlian.
22.OO
I\Iar'. 11. 40-}IIs. E. C. Piersor, allorvaDce to April 15. GO.00
I\[ar. 15. 41-Stiles Raynond, Custoclian. j. .. .. . 26.85
IIar. 15. 42-Chas. Grisrvokl, Custoclial. 27.75
l\{ar. 31. 43-Thos. f,{ontgornel;', on salaly. 312.50
I\Iar'. 31. 44--1'hos. IloltgoDrery, office lent flrst qualter'. 5O.0O
Aplil 13. 45-L. N. Brl'nnt, insnlance pleniurn. 4S.00

3E Proceed,ings of the [18e8
April 11. 46-Nfts. D. C. Pierson, allorvance to ilIay 15. . 60'00
April 13. 47-Chas. Griswold, Custodian. 14.80
llay 3. 48-Chas. Grisn'old, Custotlian. 18.70
IIay 14. 4S-tr{rs. E. C. Piersot, allorvance to June 15.. ' 60.00
I[ay 31, 50-Thos. r\{ontgomery, salary, April and tr{ay. 208.33
June 14. 51-l{rs. E. C. Pielson, allowanee to JuI5' 15. .. 60.00
July 14. 52-Mls. E. C, Pierson, allowance to Aug. 15. .. 60.00
July 21. 53-Thos. trfontgomely, office rent.
10O.0O
July 21. 54-Thos. r\'Iontgomery, salar'5', June and July. . 208.33
July 21. 55-tr{rs. D. C. Pierson, allol'ance to Sept. 15.. 60.00
July 21. 56-NIrs. E. C. Pier:son, allowance to Oct. 15. .. G0.0O
Oct. 20. 57-Chas. Griswold, Custodian. 13.00
Oct. 20. 58-llrs. E. C. Pierson, allowance to Nov. 15.. 60.00
Nov. 18. 59-Chas. Gliswold. Custoalian. 9.00
Nov. 18. 6o-l'Irs. E. C. Pielson, allorvance to Dec. 15. . GO.OO
Dec, 1. 61-Thos. tr{ontgoner'5', four months' salaly.., 416.67
Dec. 14. 62-l{rs. D. C. Pielson, allorvanee to Jan. 14. . . 60.00
Dec. 14. 63-Stiles Raymond, Custodian. .. . . . ... 23.10
Dec. 23, 64-'Ihos. Ifontgomely, balance office rent, 1897 50.00
1898.
Jan. 8. Gtr-Stiles Raymond, Custodian. 25.50
Jan. 8. 66-'Ihos. trIontgourell', salaly, Deceurber, 1897. 101.16
'Irotal paid (66 orclels herewith). $7,987.97
Jan. 72,1898. Cash on hand to balance. 12,003.91
'l'otal ...u. $19,991.88
Irraternally snbuitted,
J, If. THO}IPSON,
Gt'ottd Treasurer.
Referretl to Cornmittee on Finance.
ANNUAI, REPOR'I' OTI J. H. TIIO}IPSON, 'I'ITtrASURER OfI'
\YIDON/S' AND ORPHANS' ITUND.
189?. Debit.
Jan. 74. To cash on hand as ller reDott
Jan. 74. To City of llinneapolis bonds, per relrort' " "
Aplil 1. To interest on $15.000 bonds, six months' " ' ' ' '
Oct. 1. To interest on $15,00O bonds, six months' " ' ' ' '
1898.
Jan. 1. To interest on $1,000 boucls, six rnonths'
Total .
$3,139.10
15,O00.00
300.oo
300.00
20.00
$18,759.10

18e81 Grond, Lod'ge of Minnesota. 39
1897. Creil'it.
July 1. By paicl for City of Minneapolis boncl.
1898.
Jan. 3. By paicl fol City of tr[inneapolis boncl.
Jan, 12. By f.fteen Citl' of tr[inneapolis boncls on hatd. .
Jan. 72. By cash on hand.
$1,050.00
1,O70.00
15,000.00
1,639.10
'Iotal . $18,759,10
1898. zlsseis.
Jan. 12. City of tr{inneapolis bonds. $17,120.00
Jan. 72. Cash on hancl.. 1.639.10
'Iotal . $18.759.10
J. II. TIIO]IPSON,
Treasuter.
Refened to Comurittee o,n Finance.
The Grand. Lodge' \yas calleal from labor to refreshrnenl
until 7:30 p. m.
, EVENING SESSION.
Anangeruents having been made for the exernpliflcation
of the .work of the thir.d degree on an actual candidate, frour
Oataract Lodge, No.2, in the bosom of St. Paul Lodge, No. B,
said lodge was opene.d in form at Z:30 p. rrr., olt the flrird
degree, under the immediate direction of the Grand lfaster.
with Bro. R. H. Hartley of No. 2 as Worshipful tr{aster, Rro.
Jean A. Flittie of No. 12 as Senior'\,\rarden, Jas. J, Earle;. of
No. 3 as Junior \Yarden, assisted by the tr{arsters of twent;,-
one lodges throughout the jurisdiction. At the completion
of the I'orl< and lectures the lodge was closed, arld the
Grand Lodge callecl from refreshment to labor at 11 p. m.
. On motion of Bro. G. S. I'ves (54), the thanks of Grand
Lodge was votecl to the officers participating in the work of
the degree for their very efficient services.
The Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment
until I a. m. to-rnorron'.

40 Proceeclings of the [1898
SECOND DAY.
St. Paul, 'I'hursd.a;', Jan. 13, 1898.
'Ihe Grand Lodge I'as called from refreshne.nt to ltrbor
at 9 a. rn. Ollicers aud rneurbers as before.
On rnotion of llro. Chas. Grisn'old, the s;-mpath;.' of the
Grantl Lodge l'as extended to Bro. Robert C. Iline, Grand
Orator, on account of his recent seyere illness. rvith a request
that he furnish tL copJ' of his oration for publication
in oul proceeclings.
REPORT ON RDLIEF.
Blo. Geo. II. Dar-is, frorn the Special Cornrnittee orr llt:-
lief, submitted thc following report. r'r'hich n'as adopted:
To the lI.'. IY.'. Grantl LotlUe:
'I'he committee to 'n'horn rl.as lefclred that portiou of tlte Grancl
llaster"s atldt'ess relatiug to lelief, fratelually lepor:t as follol's:
'f'he Grantl Loilge of ]IinDCSota hts mote than once macle a rnattel
of lecorcl its plofouncl sertse of the obligation of eler'5' trIason
lrud of eyerJ' lnasolic bocly to relieve tlte clistress of the ueecl5', the
suffeling and the sorros'iug. It has ever elcleavo::ed lot oul;1' to
inculcate but also to praetice the glancl plinciple that urasonic cltar'-
ity shotltl be cilcumsclibed by no pelsonnl or telritorial bouttds, but
that it shoulcl be as bload aDd genelons ns ar'e the Deecls of sulter'-
ing hnruauity. Chality, ho\ycyer, to be leally effecti't'e, rnust be
n'isel5' aud jucliciousl5'dilected. \\'hen bestol-ed igroraltly and urtcleselredly
its trne llulpose is defeatecl, aud it pauperizes urtltel
thau eleyates ancl blesses. \\'e are thelefole of opinion that all geueral
lletitioDs fol rnasolic aid, ernauatiug florr eithel rrithin or s'ithout
this Granrl Juliscliction, ancl designerl for general cilculation
aruoug the claft, shoulcl be clisconuteutrucecl anrl forbirlden. \Yhenevel
rDisfoltune ol disaster so set'ious :rs to call for more tltan loeal
relief shall befall a brother ol a lotlge, nDlrlicatiou for aid shonkl be
marle by ancl through tlte Grautl llrtster', thlough l'hose hantls
slroultl also pass contributions fol tlie lelief of such clistless. \Ve
linol' of no othel methocl by l'hich such gereral applications cal
be iutelligeutly rveigherl a:rcl relief appoltionecl to existing needs.
'Ihe couruittee woulcl also recotnmeutl the arloption of the Glancl
llaster"s suggestior that applicrrtion for lelief flom the funds of
this Gtanrl Lodge shall, r'heneyel Dossible, be flled n'ith the Glanrl
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trud thnt after inyestigatior bo s]rall recolrueilrl such actio[ as ]te
may cleeu tlise and in accortltucc \yith uasouic pt'inciples. lfhe
coDrDrittee do not adrise the linitation of Glautl Lodge relief to
cases in u'hich applicatiol shall be thus nade. Such a lule rrould
rvork halclship aud iljustice, altl is lot in harmoly rvitlr the spilit
of this Gla.rcl Lodge, aud the Glalcl Lodge n'ill see to it that lo
l'orthy application for relief shrrll lrass uuheeded. A lalge majolity
of c&se,s, however, DaJr be iDr-estigated il ample tiDre to Dreet the
needs of applicants, and the beneficences of the Grancl Lodge be
th[s mole rviselS' adrnir)istered.
GEORGD H. DA\IIS,
o. L. cu'I"l-ER,
IT. H. PIX'I'ERSON,
ConlnxLttee.
On nrotion of Ih'o. Chas. Griswoltl, the election of officers
was rnade the special older for 2 p. rL. to-day.
Bro. Irving 'Iodd sulunitted the report on n'oreigl Correspondence,
rvhich $''as accepted, and ordered published as
an appendix to the ploceedings:
REPORT ON LODGES U,.. D."
To the lI.'.I17.... Ct'cutil, LotlTc:
Your: Comnittee on Lodges TJlclel Dispensation respectfully leport
that \\'e have calefully exarnined the rninutes ancl papels snbtnittetl
to us of the lodges at Elysian, Elborv Lalie, antl ffora. ancl
t'ecourruencl that charters be glrnted the lodges rt Dlysian nnd lloln,
ancl that the clispeusation to Pat,Ii Region Lorlge at Elborv Lake be
coltinuecl, another J-ear', \'ithout fee.
'\\'e commeDd the maDnel of kcepilg the miDutes of r\Iora Lodge
U.'. D.'., except thtrt to plevent iuterpolatious l'e thiul< the5'should
be t-ritten on eyely coltinuous page ilsteacl of altellate pages.
ROYAL H. GO]TD,
,\I,DX FIDDIXS.
BENJ. F.'IIIURBDR,
\\,ALTDR BIRCH,
DDGAR NASH,
C1ltlLli,ttec,
Adonted.

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REPORT OI'COMMITTED ON I'INANCE.
Bro. C. L. Brown from the Committee on Finance submitted
the following report, which rvas adopted:
lfo the M.'. W.:, Grand' Lodge:
The Finanee Committee beg to report that the repofts of the
Grancl Secretary and Granal Treasurer ha\re been fully exaurinecl and
considerecl ancl found. colrect, and. in haturony with the facts. At
the last session of the Grand Lotlge the suur of $20O, ol so much
thereof as should be necessary, was approllriated to cover the contingent
expenses in the office of the Grantl Secretary. An oldcl on
the Treasurer x-as alra\vn fot this arDount, and the money paid to
the Grand, Secretary. The committee flnd, fi'on an examination of
the youchers in the hancls of the Grand Secretary, lelating to trre
expenrliture of this funtl, that but $18O.88 has been necessarily expendetl
and that there lemains in his hands the sum of $19.12.
The action of the Grand trfaster: in aBportioning the rent of the
Granrl Secretaly's offi.ce is consideled, ancl found by the comrnittee
to be fail and just, and we recommend. that his saicl actiou be in all
things approYed.
'We flnd that, by errol in computation, the Grand Secretary reports
the gross receipts at the sum of $8,128.75, \vhen in fact the
amount should be $8,133.15. The difference of $4.

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GRAND LODGE OF PERU.
Bro. G. S. Ives from the special Committee on the Grand
Lodge of Peru read 1he following report, which was aclopted:
To the M.'. W.'. G'rand Lodge:
Your committee on that part of the Gralcl tr{aster's addless lelating
to the action of the Grancl Laster of the Grand Lodge of Peru,
ln issuing an edict substituting the constitution of the Grancl Lodge
of Peru for the "Holy Bible" upon the altars of masonic loclges in
-that juriscliction, r:espectfully repor:t:
I\{asonry has ever regalded the Bible as one of its great lights;
a safe, sure and infallible rule and guide of faith, and the basis of
all oru moral teachings. \Vithout it, our gleat fi'aternity, whose
'rapid growth has excited, the wonder of the 'worlcl and whose influence
for the upbuilding of human character and the clevelopment of
the principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth has been so widely
extencled woulcl soon Iose its waSr 2tr4 go down to obsculity and
.oblivion.
If rve shoulcl ignole this action of the Grand n{aster of Peru, in
which he seeks to change the plan and very grounal-x'ork of the ma-
.sonic institution, n'e woulcl be derelict of the d,uties which we as tr{asons
are bouncl to perfotm. We therefote recornmend the adoption
of the follow,ing t'esolutions:
Il:esol'ueil, That lge heartily approve and indorse that part of tbe
'Glancl Master"'s adalress relating to the action of the Grancl Master
of the Grantl Lodge of Peru.
Resol'ueil,, That all rnasonic intelcoulse betrveen this Gland Lodge
.and the lodges and tr{asons of its obedience and the Grand Lotl$e of
Peru, and any rnan ol body of rnen claiming or professing to be n'reemasons
acknowledging allegiance to saicl Grancl Lodge of Peru is
'hereby Dlohibited.
G. S. IYDS,
LE ROY BROWN,
GDORGE I,.'WOOD,
Aontnxittee.
REPORI' ON DECEASED BREI'HREN.
Rro. Geo. IL Davis submitted the following report' which
was adopted:
'To the LL'. W.', Grunttl, Lodge:
The Committee on Obitualies. in bchalf of this Giancl Lodge'
extencls fraternal greeting and assulalce of s1'mpathy to tltose Sis'

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ter Glanrl Jurisclictions 'n'hich har-e been callecl to tnoulu the decease
of 'worthy, n'ell-belor-etl, aud cl,istinguishecl Gr:and Ofiicels-
'I'o those 'who have faithfully borne the buralens aucl dischargetl the
cluties of their: stations cleath comes uot as a Dtisfortune but as :tn
entrauce into life. 'I'lte true aucl upright live on, though iu botly absent,
ard continue to ruoulcl alrl cluicken the lives of mel iu all :rges.
'lhe Grand Body l'hich can uuruber ilmoltg its deceasecl luetnbeLs
rlen of this type has a loll of houol t'hich shoulcl evel be a.n inspilation
and a strength to those lyho suryiye.
Our o$'n Gtancl Jurisdiction has beel called to bicl adiet to se\--
elal old and. honoletl leaders. Bro. DaYid Brut Loomis lTas li[olYu
to but ferv of the active nertlbels ot tltis Gland Loclge. IiIe rras one
of the earliest nerubels of the Glartcl Lotlge, aucl ltis rvork \Yas tllat
of a low past generntiou. 'I'he estirnatio[ in l\']rich he rvas held
by the cr:aft is ericleucecl by the fact that he 'tlas the recipielt of
nany honors, and rvas fot rnorc than thtee J'eals DeprrtJ' (]r'lrrd
l\Iaster.
Bto. I{elry N. Setzer: l'as anotlter of the fouDders of trInsoury
iu trfinuesota, ancl \'ns, n-ith a siugle exceptiol, the last str{iviDg
ruember of llinDesota's fir'st GIaDrl Lodge. His I'orthiress of cltoracter
is attested b5' the nany positious of honol and respotsibility
to 'n'hich he t-as elelated by his fellon' citizens in civic life ancl his
blethren iD llasoDlJ'.
Bros. Chas. E. l[acomber ancl Lolen R. Davis have beel called
to their lest. Their Dreurolies are engraye[ ol the hearts of their
brethreu. llay they ::est in pcace.
Luther Zoa.n Rogels-:t tnte uran! a gootl, honolecl, altl useful
citizenl A loyal, faithful alrl tlevotetL llason! IIis life has become
a n'olth5' part of tlrc history of this Gt'and Lodgc. 'I'he Drinciples of
n'reern:rsoDry $'ere filurlJ' rootecL in his charactel nncl exemplifled in
his life. His integlit5' of pur:pose aucl his fealless tlischarge of dtty
s'ill allr'ays be an insllilatiol to all n'ho klel' hiul. 'Ihe n-orlttr tnd
the masonic frater:nity ale the better: ancl the strottgel because of his
life. No nobler: tribute cal be gilen to the uemorl' of uortal lnfln-
"Gire him, O Lold, pelpetual lest, ancl rnay ligtrt etelnll shine
upon hirn."
GEOIiGD II. DA\IIS,
o. c. tR.\ctr,
E. N. IIcCORD.
Contntittcc-
The Grand Loclge n'as called frorn labor to refreshment
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AFTEIiNOON SESSIOII.
St. Paul, l'hursday, Jan.13, 1898.
The Grand Lodge was called frorn refreshment to labor
atL:45 p. n.
REPORT ON }IASONIC JURISPRUDENCE.
Bro. .II. R. \\/ells read the following report, whioh was
adopted:
Io the M.'.'W.,, Grand' Lodge:
Your Cornmittee on. Masonie Jurisprudence, to 'whom -was refen:ed
that portiou of the Qranrl trfaster's adch'ess referring to decisions,
fraterually report that they have consiclered the sarne and
trncl that said decision is in accoldance n'ith masonic law and usage,
ancl lecommencl its approval.
I{, R. WELLS,
CHAS. GRISWOIJD,
J..{. KIESTDR,
ALPr{ONSO BAR'IO,
E. R. DX}NNY,
ConxnNi,ttee.
ELECTION OI' OFI'ICERS.
The hour having arriyed set for the election of, offi,cers'
thc'follou,ing tellers wefe appointed: E. F. Barrett (45)'
Olof Olson (104), A. D. Countrynran (137), O. L. Dornberg
(91), J. J. Earley (3), Ilarry II. \\'ells.(36).
Past Grand trfaster A. IJarto presided cluring the election.
Ballots were.ordered for each elective ofrcer, the Grand
Secretar;' calling the roll of all entitled to vote. The follon'ing
officers were duly elected:
Alonzo'I'. Stebbins, Itoclrester. .. .. .. .N.'. W.!. Grantl l\[astel'
Alonzo Blanclenbulg, Irergus Iralls. . .R.'. \\'.'. Deputy Grancl tr{astel
John H. Randall, Ilinneapolis. .. .. . .R.'. \\-.'. Senior: Gtand \\ralclen
Anbrose D. Countrynan, Appleton. .R.'. \\r.'. Junior: Gr:ancl Warden
Joseph Ff. 'I'hompson, tr{inneapolis .R.'. \\/.'. Grald 'fteasurer:
. . . .R.'. \Y.'. Grand Secletaly
llhornas f,IoDtgoruery, St. Paul.

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'When the election of Grancl tr{aster Stebbins was announcecl
he was escortecl into the hall by Grand Master Lawless,
accompanied by Past Grancl trIasters Nash, Grisn'old,
Durant, Wells, and Brown, and after formal introduction
to Grand Lodge was conductecl to the Grand East, where
he expressed his appreciation of the hig'h honor conferred,
ancl pledgccl faithful serrice during his term of office.
While the ballots were being countetl the follo'wing committees
reportecl:
R'EPORT ON CUSTODIANS.
To the M.'. W.'. &ratt'd' Lodge of ilIi'nnesota:
Youl committee to whom was referretl that portion of the Grantl
Master's address which lelates to the Custodians beg leave to report
that it is the opinion of your committee, that the work of the Custodians
has been anct continues to be of gl'eat beneflt to the craft
throughout this iuriscliction, ancl that the money heretofore applopliated
for the putpose of disseminating the n'ork as taught by
the Custodians has been rnoney well spent.
Youl committee therefore heartily concur l'ith the Grand l\{aster'
in lecommencling that the sum of $4O0. be appropriated for the Board
of Custodians tturing the current year, antl that the fur:thel sum of
$100 be applopriatecl fol the pur?ose of holding the customar:y
school of instmction du.ring the n'eek of the Grantl Lodge in 1899.
Your committee would furthet recommend that the matter: of glanting
r:equest for schools of instruction to one lotlge only, be left to
the discletion of the Grand l\Iaster, and that he be a,utholized' to
allow the custotlians of each clistlict per aliem aacl mileage fol| visiting
only one lodge for: the purpose of instruction, w'henevel in his
judgment the circumstances in each case will justify such action
and the gootl of the order rvill be thereby promoted'
Ir'r:aternallY subrnitted'
B. II. N'ARMER,
trf. C, SULLIYAN,
DAVID W. KNOWI,TON,
Comnfittee'
Adoptecl.
REPORT ON RETURNS OI'LODGES'
To the M.'. W.', Grand, I'otlge of Minnesota:
Youl Committee on Retulns of Lotlges have examined the retflrns
of 205 charterecl lodges and three lodges U.'. D.'., aod present here'
with the result of our investigation. 'We recommencl that the seY-

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eral lodges be char:ged the amounts stated in the accompanying abstract
as their fees and dues for tbe yeat endiug Dec. 31' 1897:
(For abstract, see Appendix.)
Total nrembership Jan. l, lSgT.
Duling the J'ear thel'e have been-
Initiatetl
7M
Passed
72o
Raised 737
Restored 53
Joinecl ..... 295
Totalgain. .... 1,069
-
There u'ere d,uring the year'-
'Withrlra,wn ....,.. 385
Stricken from the roll..,. ......,. 291
Suspended ...,.,.. 5
Expelled 8
Dietl .. ..... 170
Total loss
Net gain , ,. ,
859
2r0
Total membership Jan, 1, 1898. 15,691
Total fees ancl dues due Gland Lodge. $7,975.00
Total fees and dues receiyecl 7,938.00
The follorving are the assqts and liabilities so far as reported:
Delinquentclues.. $32613.80
Other assets
29O'O62,M
Liabilities 35,802.56
There are $6,00O less dues delinquent than last year', antl $2'000
less liabilities, while the assets have increased $53,000, whioh shows
a gratifying condition in the financial affairs of the craft'
Lodges doing no worl< in 1897. .. 22
Lodges with more than 100 members. 36
Lodges reporting an increase in membership. .. ' ' 724.
Lodges reporting a d€crease in membership' .. .. 59
Lodges reporting no change. 23
We are much pleased to repolt a far less uumber of errors than
ever: before, and desire to extentl orir thanks to Seeretaries for the
unifornrly excellent manner in which they have preparecl their renlrns,
We note the following errors:
Omit seal, Nos. 45, 156, 775,7U.
Omit lodge numbers, Nos. 93, 186, 187, 199' 215.

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No. 32 reports thlee initiated, remits fees fol only ts'o, orves $1.
No. 33 owes clues for one uember, forty certs.
No. 86 r'eports eight initiated, remits for olly six, ol-es $2.
No. 92 fails to teDrit clnes for tn'o honotaly n]eu]bers, owes eighty
cents.
No. 151 olves dtles for ole uenber', forty ceuts.
No. 199 reports flr'e passed aucl r'aised. pays fol only fotll, orves
$1.GO. Also reports one $'ithdra\yD, but aloes not gire name ot date.
No. 174 omits dates of three rvithtlrarrr.
No. 167 onits clate of one withtlr'awu.
No. 145 oDits date of one r:estolecl.
No. 106 omits loclge nutttbels of those l'ithtltarvtt and tlietl.
One of the daugels n'hich confrout us lies il the constautly increasiug
Iist of members striclieu ftoDr the loll. Irifty rnore rrere
thus erconnunicatetl than last I'eat', \'hile olly fifty-thr:ee of those
cut olt in 1897 ancl fotrner -\'ears
'\\'ere lestorecl. In out opinion the
cause of so much dead timber lies iu the Secletrries, r{io have it
also ir their llo\\'er to apply the lernecly. If Sect'etades n-oulcl use
as rnuch diligelce arcl erer:gy in the collection of lodge dues as they
clo in their os'l business, there u'oulc1 be fat fervet cases of lolgstanrling
delinquelts. IYe ur:ge thnt everJ- effott be matle to heep
our loclge rolls intact, ancl that stliking off be resorted to only il
extrcrDe cflses.
\\'e are glacl to repolt that tltir:tecu less of our' trurDber have lreen
transferred to the Grantl Lotlge nbore thau in 18C7.
The net gail in uembership is slurller thal fol a nlrrrber of
5'ear:s, but l'hen l'e colsitlcl' the nunelous societies l'hich are
struggling for existence, antl thrlt the sil'el soDg of tlle loclge oljgarrizer
is heard on elelJ'street corDet', the ilrcreflse is highly gratif
)-iug.
All the loclges ha't'e filecl r:etnrtts, rnost of then il antple time.
\\-e agair desire to thalli otu efiicient Gratlil Secretrrly' Bro.
'I'hoDrns llontgouely, for geDerous assistance.
Irratelnalll' stburittetl,
A. D. COUNTRI]IAN.
O. C. H.\NSON,
O. L, DORNBERG,
Contntittce.
Adoptecl.
ON .A.NCIENT LANDI'IARKS.
'l'0 tltc )1.'. IY.'. Gruntl Lo(lge of llittnesota:
Your Conrlittee on Ancient LalrdDrnlks, to n'horn was lefellecl
that palt of the lL'. I\'.'. Graud llaster's nckhe-ss lelating to the
Iorlges constitutecl clurirg the past masonic yeal, have had the snrne
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entertained bJ' yoru. committee that said lodges rvele duly anrl ptoperly
constituted in accordance with the la"n s, usages, and customs
of the Ancient Craft.
Your cornmittee fur:ther: report that there has not been any mat-
.ter of special impoltance submittecl to'them for consid,eration de.
manding the attentiot of this Grand Lodge.
C, \\T. NASH,
E, W. DURANT,
SAI{. D. ADA}IS.
E. P. BARNUM.
Contntittce.
r\dopted.
ON ROUGII ASIILER AND AMBOY LODGES.
To the M... W.'. @ranil, Loil,ge of ilIi,nnesota:
Your corDmittee to whom was r:eferred that portiot of the DI...
W.'. Grantl Master's address pertaining to Rough Ashler.Lodge, No.
177, and, Amboy Lodge, No. 198, beg lea.ve to lepor.t:
1. ROUGIr ASI{LER I,ODGE, NO. 1?7.
This lotlge is located at Belle plaine, a place said to co'tain so're
1,200 inhabitants, the loclge having seventeen mernbers, of $,hom
only twelve appear to be lesid.ent rnember.s. rt has i'itiated uo 'ew
members fol the past t.wo years, ancl since November,, 1g*1, has held
but thifteen meetings, of which one was a special 'reeti'g
in December,
1895, to rneet the District Deputy Grand trIastel.
It has ninety dolla.r's in flre trensury, o\r/es
'othi'g,
and o*,'s its
lodge furniture.
Dec. 8, 1897, it held a meeting with but six menbers present,
yet at that rneeting the form of electing officers was goue thlough
$'ith. No installation followecl, because of illegality. 'We learn,
howeveL, in extenuation, that a seventh l\faster Mason .was present
who three yeals befole had removed flom Belle plaine, taking a
climit, and being elected a member of a lodge at River Falls, Iyis.,
from which place he returned six months t'heteafter:, atld, seems to
have attended almost every meeting of Lodge No. 1zz held thereafter.
a'd was looked upon there as a member, though he had not dilritted
fi'om the-Wisconsin loclge. It was only at the close of the December:
8th meeting that ttris rvas called, to the attentioq of, the lodge.
Thereafter, on Jan. 12, 1898, an election rvas duly held on special
dispensation granted therefor, and thele .lvere pt'esent ten nernbels
and three visitols, new officers being electecl unanirnonsly, including
all those illegally elected on December 8flr.
We haye bee.n assuled that there has been a leawakenilg of
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able thn,t the loclge l'ill, if pelmittecl to letair alrl t'ol'k ulder its
existilg chalter', tholoughly post itself as to masolic rvo::k, larvs,
mles, autl legulatiols, antl enaleaYor to clo effective l olk in future;
also, that ther,e is DIoSIiect of i[rurediate accessioDs to its ureuber'-
ship, r'r'itlrout solicitatiol.
1\-c t'ecorr ureDd that alother J'ear be gir-eu ttris lodge, as ll'al'ed,
rvithin rvhich to I'etleem itself'
2. AMBOY I,ODG]'' NO. 19:J.
No sufficielt proof l-ras been Dleselted to your: committee iu substantintiou
of the flrst, second. fifth. nrld sixth speciflcatiols of the
stnterlent refellccl to us. Thc ploof on the scconcl specifieation
seens conclusiYe of the fsct that the lloll' Bible hns at all tilnes
'been upou the altar in the lodge loom; the cl)altel seerns to have
been ah'ays Dtesent, but in a loll in the Secletaly's possessiou. The
ploof sho$'s absolutelS'that the lodge nevel ndjoutnecl to :r saloon
or elserr,hele, as set forth in specification six.
As to specification thlee, it is ptoveu that rr. oneJ's have beeu
rotetl antl other business traDsacted at tleetings of the loclge at
's'hich Do quomhr n-as present.
As to specifieation four, l'e fild that ol September 15th' nt n
legular tneetilg, Betitiol fot clegrees \\-tls rcceiYeal and refen'eal to a
conmittee. On Septeurber' 22d, at a special meeting, the conurittee
reportetl ol this petitiou, the report \\'as leceiYed, the ballot sllread,
ald tlte canditlate declar:ecl electett to receir-e the tlegrees, rvithout
Dalment of thc required fee.
Ioul coDrmittee desires to fulthet lepolt on Dattels not set folth
in the specifications, as follos's:
As stated in the atldtess of the Grand tr{aster, on Decenlrer 15th'
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5r
\\'e find prevailitg in this lodge ilre d€nsest ignolance of masonic
larv and usage, anrf no apparent coDcern as to the n.olk ol its
ptoper perfor.mance,
It has been the custom to coDfel all degrees without payrueDt of
the lequired fees, occasionally r b.other vouching for: flreir fut.re
payDrent, ancl rnembels being carriecl on the books fot their fees for
moDths, flncl in t\yo instances at least, for' about o J,eal.
\Ye flnd that, on more tban one occasion, busiless has been tlausactetl
t'ithout a quolum, if the Secr:etary's rninutes are cotlect.
\\'e lilcl that the candidates rrere uot lequiretl to Irost flre.recolds
shorviDg that tlrey ryele exaDined ol plececling deglees, I,heu
i[ fact they n'ere Dot.
All of the Nork of this loclge dur:ilg the past two years shols
such ignolance, carelessless, aud disregard of masonic obligations
that youl cornmittee feels justified in recommending, and do recolu-
Dlenal, tltat the charter of Amboy Lodge, No. 198, be atlestccl.
Itespectfnlly subrnitted.
\lltr{. C. WHI'I'E,
J. D, }{ARKIIA}I,
LOUIS L. trIAN\TVARING,
Committce.
Adopted.
ON APPROPn,IATIONS.
Bro. f[. R. Denny' subnitted flre following repor.t on
appropriations, s'hich s'as adopted :
To the M.'. W.', eranal Lod,ge of Mi,nnesota:
Youl'Committee on Appropliations recommend tbat the folloning
snms of rnoney, or: so much ilrereof as may be necessar.y, be ap_
proptiated fr.om trhe general funcl of this Grand, Loclge fol the pui.
poses statecl, to wit:
Expenses of Grancl l\[aster Lar-less for 1gg7.
Sala,r'y of Grand Secretary, 1g99, . .
Services of Blo. Irving Todd, Ass,t Grand Secreta.ry, 1g9g.
Selyice,s of Gmnd fizler', Bro. J. Fischer:.
Contingent expenses of Grand Secr.etary.
Office lent, Gland SecretarJ'. .. .
Plinting proceedings and othel plinting.
Binding proeeedings
Pay loll
Board of Custodians
Insulanee Grand Lodge property.
Cornmittee of Iroreign Corr-espondence. . . . .
Relief of l{r's, Eleanol C. pierson.
$30o.0o
1,250.00
25.00
31.00
150.00
200.00
400.00
100.00
2,500.00
400.00
50.00
100.00
720.00

52 Proceed,ittgs of the [1898
Constellation Lodge, No. 81, relief of Bro. trI. E. \ran Cott.
Pickwick Lodge, No. 110, relief of widol' and olphals of
Bro. \\/m. Dickson.
Shelbulne Lodge, No. 95, r:elief of rv,idon' of Bro. P. O.
IIas'es
I{odahya Lodge, No. 153, r:elief of Bro. L. C. Cuurmins....
J. II. Thompsou, Gtand 1'r'easttret, relief of Bro. lI. C.
Burnside
Ilowald Lodge, No. 82, relief of Blo. B. Il. Jacksou... ....
Fidelity Lodge, No. 39, r'elief of Blo. \YDr. f-aDtlegrift.....
St. Johns Lodge, No. 1, expenses last sickuess and funeral
of our Past Deputy Grand Nlaster', Henry N. Setzel...
Oriental Lodge, No. il4, relief of orphan son of Bro. II. trIau.
ning .,
Social Lodge, No. 48, relief of n'idow of Blothet Amodee..
Hope Lotlge, No. 42, relief of IIls, 1', tulnbull.
trfount lVlorah Lodge, No. 35, r:elief of Bto. '!Vm. E. Lee...
Canby Lodge, No. 147, r:elief of widorv and ol'phans of Bro.
'!V. N. Nliller. .. : . . :
Ilystic Circle Lodge, No. 78, r:elief of 'qvidow of Bro. '['V. B.
Mitchell
Orion Lodge, No. 138, relief of Blo. L. B. Woolson.
Pradrie Lodge, No. 123, relief of rvidow of Bro. Geo. A. Reynolds
.
Josephus Loclge, No. 128, relief of Bro. J. B. Hill.
Shalon Lodge, No. 1O4, relief of widow of Bro' P. A. Odell.
Star iu tlre West Lodge, No. 6O, relief of Bro. IYn. GerDlaiD
Golden Ir'leece Lodge, No. 89, relief of Blo. J. H. Ilcl(eluy.
Widorvs' ancl Orphans' fund.
Sten'art'r'ille Lodge, No. 201i, Gr:and Lodge dues. ..
Bro. T. IL 'IVanen, Second Assistaut Secletaly.
100.00
75.00
100.00
200.00
100.00
50.00
100.00
200.00
100.00
50.00
50.00
200.00
100.00
50.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
50.00
2,000.00
25.60
5.00
Your committee would. also recomruend that the auount of the
unexpended appropriation in tlte treasury of Golden n'leece Lodge,
No. 89, be expended for: the relief of Bro. J. II. Mcllenny; also, that
a duplieate charter be issirbd to Stervartville Lodge, No, 2O3, $'it/hout
fee.
All of which is frater'nally submitted.
H. R.'WELLS,
H. R. DENNY,
A. S. CROSSIi'IDLD.
Cotntttittec.
REPORT ON APPEALS AND GRIE\IANCES.
To the M.'. W.'. &ranil, Lod,ge ol Minnesota:
Your Committee on Appeals and Gfieyances, to rvhour l'as referred.
the petition of Blownsville Lodge, No. 73, for the tulning

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53
over of the fees for tire clegrees of Enteied Apprentice, tr'ellon' Craft
and trIastel trIason, confeued b1. -{.gate Lodge, No. 169. upon Geo. L.
Winslorr', Jr., orer n'horn saicl Blorvnsville Lodge claims masoDic
julistliction, ryoukl I'eport, that, as there has been no appear.nlce by
the replesentatiyes of saicl Agate Lodge befor"e tlris contmittee, \\'o
are unable to r'€port upon the urelits of the case, aucl l'oukl therefora
recornmeDd trhat the saittr mattel be lefelred to the irconins Gratcl
lVIa stcl f or' {l cljustlr etit,
C. \Y. GIL}{ORE,
C. L. \1-8S1.,
L, tr{, LER\\IICK,
A. J. SNURD,
Conxnxittce.
Adopted.
2.
1'o the M.'. lY.'. Gra.ntl, Lodge of illiltnesot:.:
Your Colrrnittee ou Appeals ancl Glieyances, to rr'hom was referlett
the appeal of Selner Fellorr-s. an Dnteted Apprentice, from
the action of Janesville Lorlge, No. 124, expelliug hjrr fi.orn all the
rights and priYileges of llasonr'5', \-ould leport that trhey have calef
ulll' examinecl the r.ecorcls of sairl trial leturnecl b5' Janesville
Loclge of expulsion of said Fellows, alcl find that tlre said trizrl rYas
not conducted according to the rnles laicl dos'n in the tlial cocle. in
this: There \r-ere ro charges in \yritiDg pr.efeu'ed against said tr'ellort's;
thele was lo notice selr-ed upon lrirn of anl- c.halges, or tbat
the chalges n'ele of such a Datnle that they could not be recluced to
n'riting; that there lyAS lo henling of the rnatter il conforrnity to
the tlial cocle; that I'hen a lote of the lotlge 'n'as taken upon the
question of expulsion the accusel n-as present and 'r-oted; that the
recor"cl fails to shon' that tire expulsion Nas sustained by a tn'othirds
yote of the membels of said lodge lrlesent nncl r-oting.
Youl comtnittee t-oulcl thelefor.e lecorumerd tha,t the action of
.Tanesville Lodge, No. 124, in saicl mattel be antl the same is in all
things rerelsed arrcl set asicle, ]I'ith leare graDted to the ]lToper.
offlcer of said lodge to leceir-e nncl act upon plopel charges therein.
C. \\T. GILI{ORD,
C. L. \\TEST,
L. }{. I,ER1\/ICK,
. A. J. SNURD,
Committcc.
Adopted.
ON RESIDUE OF ADDRESS.
'l'o the 1t.'. lI7.'. Gra.nd. Lodge of Minnesota:
Your colrrnittee to l'hon '\r-as lefetred the residtre of the Gland
l\faster's adclress beg leare to leport that rve hare rnacle cliligent

54 Proceedings of the [18eS
seatch and inqniry fot such "residue," and have found but very little
not refellecl to and consitlelecl by other cornmittees.
\I/e corDlriend the n-ork of the Grand trIaster: and ott]rel Gtand
Ofiicers cluriDg the past uasonic year', ald especially the sound busiuess
rnethotts ryhich the Gt'ancl ]Iastel has enployed in aclministeling
the affairs of the claft.
Sre also cornrnend that palt of his addless refelrring to District
Deputies. A brother n'ho has beeu honored by an appointm€trt to
the responsible position of District Deputy shoulcl perform the duties
peltaining to that positiou accolding to the best of his ability, and
rurake clue leport thereof.
\Ye lote rt"ith pleasure the llonol confelred upon our Glautl }laster
b5' the Gland Ofrcels of the Gland Lodges of North Dakota
anct llanitoba. In 'honoling our Gla:rd }laster they honored the
Glald Lodge of trIilnesota and the eutire rnasonic fraternity in this
julisdiction, and s'e assul'e these Gr:and Lodges that rve as llitrne'
sota r\Iasdus fully apprecia.te these coultesies' The spirtt of frater'-
nity that Do state ot national line cau circunseribe meets a lrearty
response in the hearts of all }[asons throughout the Grantl Julisdiction
of tr{innesota;
AII of l'hich is lespectfull5- suburitted.
G. \\I. ROCIiIVDLI,,
II. O. DILLEY,
C. H, FOSS,
Contntittee.
Coucurred in.
REPORT ON PAY ROLL.
tsro. J. II. Thornpson, Chairman of Committee on Pay
Iloll, reported the roll plepaled, a'ud was granted permission
to pay the Dernbers their mileage and per diem in the
adjoining lodge room, his futl report to be filed n'ith the
Grand Secretary $'hen completetl' (See Appendix for report.)
Bro. E. P. Barnum, frorn the Boarcl of Custodians, reported
back the funeral serlice referred to said boartl without
recomnendation, except that it be returnecl to its author'
n'ith thanks, which \Yas so ordered.
It rvas rotetl that the use in :rny masonic hall or lotlge
room br an1'brother, of an1'bool< purporting to gire the
secret or uulrritten worli of the fhree degrees, if perrnitted
by the \\/orshipful lfaster. shall, on presentation of such
fact to the Granil llaster. be sufficient cause for the arrest
of tbe c4rarter of the lodge in n'hich the offense occuls.

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DD
A PPOIIt'l'ED OFTIICERS.
The Grand tr{aster elect announced the follon'iuq as the
appointed officels:
Ilenly R.'Ad.uns, f,Iinnerpolis.... .. ... ..\Y.'. Glaud Ol'atol
Robelt Ilolbes, Duluth.
. .-\\7'.". Grand CrhaplaiD
Jale(t G. \\rhe,eler, I{asson. .......\\'.:. Senior: Grancl Deacou
Edrvin Ii'. Rnu'ett, Le Sueur'. .... ..\\'.'. Juniot Grzrncl Deacon
Jolur D. Calloll, Ne-rl'port.
. . .. .. .-W'.'. Grancl trIalshal
Louis L. tr{ans'aring, Stilhvater..... .. .1\r.'. Grand Standald Bearer'
Melyille C.'Sullivan, Granite lrllls. .. .. .. .\V.'. Gland Srvorcl Beirler'
Dnoch Stott, \Yinoua.
. .. .\V.'. Seniol Gland Steward
Alexancler I.'iddes, Jaclisol. . . . . . .\\r... Junior Gr:anrl Stelvard
\\'. B. tr{itson, Alexalilria.
.. .\\/.'. Grancl Pulsuivant
Jear C. Irischcr, St. Prrul.
.. .\Y.'. Graud 'I'fler
INSTALLATION,
The Grand Officers x'ere then duly installed b;' the retiring
Graud Master, J. F. Lawless.
The Grand trIaster made the following appointm€nts:
(tontntitl,ee on, Fitturtcc-\\m. A. llcGonagle (79), J. S. Nelsou (111),
J. C. Flittie (12), A. S. Clossfiekl (153), H. I{. 'I\rsler (1G3).
Colnmittac on, Iletunts-John M. Rol'ley (21), O. C. Hauson (l-33),
L. R. Balto (60).
Conuni.ttce on Correspotttlencc-IrYing 'I'odd, 'l', llontgourery, E. P.
Batnum.
llro. Thos. llontgcnnerl', Grand Secretary, $'ho had recc'ntly
rnade a tour of Ireland, Scotland, and England, presented
his credentials :rs Grantl Representative of the Granel
Lodges of Scotland'and Ireland. On behalf of said Grand
Lodges, norv for the flrst tirne replesented at tn-is Grand
Lod.ge, he convel'ecl their fraternal greetings to the craft in
tr{innesotn. and expressecl a hope tliat the bond of flaternal
union norv happily existing betN'een said Grand Lotlges and
the Grand Lodge of llinrresota \\rould remain perpetually unbrolien.
,l handsome Representativets jewel of gold aocornpa,nied
the commission front Irt'land. Ilis cornmissiort from
Scotlancl u'as handetl him in person l'hile in ltrtlinburg{r.

Proceecl'i,ngs of the [1898
TIrANI{S,
Ou urotiou of Bro. 'l'. trIontgorner;', the thanks of the
Gland Lodge l'ere r-oted to the trIasonic LTnion of St. Paul
for the free use of trIasonic Hall and adjoining apartmentsl
also, to the ser-eral railroatls traversing tr{innesota for reduced
fare.
CLOSING.
No further bus,iness appearing', the Grancl Lodge was
closed at 6:1,5 p. m., in Ample Form, the Grand.Chaplain,
Bro. Robert Forbes, leading il prayer.
ALONZO T. STEBBINS,
Groncl, Master.
A ttcst:
Grtttttl Becretary.

APPENDI>

CU Appcttd,in. i l89s
OITATIOT:\T.
BY ROBERT C. HINtj, GRAND ORATOR.
Most Worshiltf ul Grutttl )Ittster an'il, lJrethren ol thc Ct'(uxl' I'odge:
It is not my intention at this tiule to ildulge in oratory or to
leacl up to any climax ot anti-climax, but rathel to gire you a Blaiu
everJ'day talh about the l{asonly of to-day alcl its teachilgs anrl
position in the l-ollcl. Fitst let ure lrtniedly I'tln oYer pftrt of its
eally history.
n'r.eemasonly is an institutou tvhose origiD is so reDlote that it
is almost useless to speculate as to the time of its beginning, its rtutecedents
ol the causes which brought it into being. Various peliocls
halc been nametl by differelt rnasolie writers as the time of its
origin, and each wr'iter' seems to have had a diffelent theory in regard
to it. Some tlace it to what nr:e known as the ancient rnystelies
and others to the cr:aft grrilds of Europe; but more fi:equeltly
its origin is lefen'ecl to the tirne of the building of the Tem,ple of
Solomon to the Nlost High Gotl.
I believe it has been a gnadual gtowth, pethaps floDl times priol
to the builcling of Solomon's Temple, perlhaps since that time.
In tracing the history of tr{asonry, it seems to Dre it shoukl be
sepnr:ated into two distinct parts; fltst, that which Iray be callecl
the basis or suibstance, such as the rough aucl perfect ashler', the
tlowel, square ancl compass and other rrolking tools; ancl sectond,
the ritual. 'I'he 'histoly of the first part is oue thiug, that of the
ritual is quite a different matter. 'I\e alcient nysteries referred to
are principally classed as the Orphic, Bacchic, Eleusinian, Samdthlacian,
Cabric, and }Iithian. We are toltl that they taugJrt the rloctrine
of the future life, the eternal punishmeut of the $'icked'; that
the design of initiation I'as to restote the soul to that state fi:om
which it fell; that the initiatetl woulcl be happiel than other nortals;
and that their souls n'oultl rving theit flight ttirectly to the
happy islands autl the habitations of the gods. \\'e can hartlly believe
that those tools anrl implements of masoury l-hich hare been
seleoted by the fraternity to iDrpless rpor the uiud rvise ald serious
trrrths, evet held any place iu these nystelies. 'l'he ashlers aucl
the working tools belonged peculially to the building trudes, and it
is thlough them that \r-e must tlace tlle origin of that palt of oul
great institutiol.
On the othel halcl, many palts of oul ritual beal close reseDrblance
to the iDitiatorJ' celemonies of those ancieut mystelies lnd

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doubtless hare been derived from them. I applehencl, therefolei that
here may be found the princjpal cause of such l'ide diffelclce of
opinion shown by differ.ent lr:iters as to the oligin of l\fasonry.
Some have tried to tlace the history of one par:t ancl some that of
the other.
One ilhing, ho-$'eyer', is true, that nrhenevel ol wher.ever it originatetl,
our earliest hnowledge of it leaching back into the clim light
of the past is that it consisted of active, practical, operative, skilletl
artiflcers. Its purpose ancl object as we flr'st flnd it n-as to associate
ancl educate practical workmen and to protect and preselve as a.
rnonopoly the 'secr€ts of architectule and build,ing. Advancement
was only a,ttaiued by proflciency. The lotlges rvere officered by men
distingrrishecl for their opelative ability and the claft werre eclucated
along these liues. 'I'hese featules have" long since clisappearetl, anct
trIasonry erists to-clay as an educator along moral lin€s only.
It is per:)raps trrre that rvhile men in the early dawn of the world
were follos'ing that instinet l'hich is looted in the br:easts of all
people, of preparing fol an existence in a futute state and recognizing
the existelce of a being superiol to themselves or God, they
also lecognizecl the interdepeuclelce of rna[. This u'ould naturally
lead to the forrnatiol a[cl olganization of societies fol mutual help,
protectiol and seculity. -+lnd this idea has been preservetl in the
teachings of our lectures. \\'e are taught that a surYey of Nature
and the observation of her beautiful ploportions first determined
man to imitate the alivine plan and study symmetry and order. This
gaye rise to soeieties and birth to eYery useful art. 1\e architect
began to design, etc. It appeat's to me that this is a suffcient explanation
of the origin of this societJ'. 'Ihe first aspirations of mau
were of a leligious nature, the societies he organized were religious
ones, the associations he folmecl 'wele of a religious dhartroter.
Afterwards appeals the operative featules, and rvhile they may
have been colollary to the fil'st iclea, ncvertheless tltey follorrecl it
chronologicall)'.
It is possible that there gradually becarne eDglafted upon these
societies, while continuing theit religious chalacter', t'Ile opel'tttiYe
featur\es of valious tlades, tlnd fl'om thern arose in this \\'ay the
various guilcls of n'orkllen trnd ttades lrlions 'lrhich iucreased in
uumbers ancl lro'lver ancl firall). spreacl oyer all l)ru'ope, aud one of
.lvhich the tr:acle of the builder or vorkels iu stole, gtadually de-
'r'eloping, forured the basis floDr Yhich the rnasoDic older deriYes
its existeDce.
'I'he brtsiless of the origirrrl buildels' guilds u'as to learu horv
to build, antl this sect'et 'lrras carefullJ' pleser-ved. 'Ilheir occupfl'tion
consisted. largely iu building the beattiful and delicrtte clrurcD cdilices
of Europe. \Yhel a chulch builcling \\'as detelmineal upon the
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60 Appenclli,n. [189s
palts of the lancl, and Urus wele congregated large rrumbers of
craftsmen l'ho rhu'iug the plogl'ess of the buildilg dlvelt in booths
electecl lear at hantl, nud there held their rneetilgs to clerise plals
for the builcling. As they l'ele thus a traveling organization signs
and symbols rvere clelised itl oldet tltat a masol, having ploYen
himself cornpetent in one part of tlre countly, coulcl, be acceptetl as
sucll Nithout fttrther elidences 'of skill in anothel. It is natural
that, devotilg themselves so lat'gell' to chnrch builcling, they should
hare been fayol'ed arlrl encotlr.tgetl by tlre clergy and tl]e rnonflsteries.
Two oamses, howerer, opelated to oYerthlorv tlre opelatiYe featules
of the societies. Fir:st, the gt'orvth of ability to perfolm the
work anong rnen Dot afiIiated 'n'ith the societies, ol cos'als, tnd
seconcl, the introduction of stlangels anong the rvorknen.
Gr:arduallS', there glerv up alongsirle thesc guilds a body of oper'-
atives not included in tireir membershill l'ho lereltheless s.ele'
Dasons, and l'ho, though bitterly opposed b5'the guikls as rvell as
by legislation, iDcleasecl in skill aDcl had n teDdencJ- to bleali clon'n
the rnonopoly helcl b5' the guilds.
'Ihe intloduction of louopelatives I'hile it tendeal to oyerthro\y'
the operatiye features of masom'y, probably also tended to continue
the existence of the olganization, for', l'ere it not for them, the old
societies n-oulcl probablJ'long ago hane been folgotten, as has actually
been the ease rvith guilds of other trades, as the guild of free'
carpenters, the grrilcl of flee tnilols, etc.
'Ihere is strong eviclence that arnong the buikling glilds pliorto
this titne aud so long ns theJ/ maintdinecl their opelative featules
there existecl but one degree, that of the apprentice. All the lvork
of the lodge was clone in this rlegree ns it is in sorne cou[tlies to--
rlay. After serving ar applenticeship fol a celtain peliorl autl giving
ploof of his operativc ability the appfentice coulal become fellol'
or journeynan. At this ach'arcement appleltices could be plesent
and eren presidetl. The lDall of Cassilis n'as }fastel of the Lodge
of Iiilwinning in 1670, thougb only an apprentice. The Eall of Eglintonn
occupied bhe chair after him, but vas only an apprentice.
Lolcl William Coclrlan in 1678 t'as a war:rlen, although siDrply an
applentice. 'Ihc lituals of the diffelent degrees, as $'e have them
no\\', rvel'e procluced aftel the extinction of the opelative features,
and cloubtless s'ere bou'owed from the ceremonies of some of the'
ancient mystelies.
At what periocl in its history the doors rvere flr'st oDened and
Donoperatiye members n'ele adrnittetl cannot Dow be deflnitely determined.
It is doubtless tlue, for human nature has chaDgecl 1'ery'
little, that men of $'ealth ol of social or politieal position flequently
sought the support of the craft, and oD the othel hand it uray be'
true that the ordel sought to stlengthen its position by eultivatingmen
of high standing. l\ese tn'o folces 'rrould naturally leatl us to'
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au cally dal'. 1o the thirteenth centurT' n-e flncl that a nobleuan'
\!-illian cle Saiut Patre, n'as rrppointerl by Louis IX. as Gland
Ilaster of the craft at Pari's. \Ye ate toltl tllat at the tirne of Dtlrvatd
III. ir Dnglalcl, the sheriff, rraJror olr nldennen of the city
iu n{ric'h a lodge rvas helcl uright be rnaale & Ii'ellow. In Scotland
-the fir:st record of a lonoperative beiug present is 16O0, when John
IJosr\'cll, Dsq., of Auchinleck, is mentiouecl in the minutes of the
lotlgc. In 1634 Rt. Hon. Lold Alexandel J!'as nade a It'ellow, and
tl'i€t to establish a colony on the St. Lawr"ence river. His brother,
t.he lNall of Stillirg, u'as admitted the saDre day, and frequent admissiols
a1llleqr after: that. In the old. lodge at Abeldeeu, out of
foltl-1i1" memberrs in 1670, onl5r gi*tr, \\'ere knorvn to be operative
rrlasoDs. Perlraps as large a Delcentage could be fouDd in mirny
lodges to-day. In the fanous diary of Elias Aslunole is found, the
follorving uucler clate of 1682: "tr{arch 10th. received a summons to
aDIleaI before a lodge at trIason's Hall, Londou. EleYenth, went
and r.r'as adl,mitted into the fellowship of l'reernasoDs. Sil William
\\rilson, I(night, rvas ,senior: fellorr', being thilty-flve years since
ma-liing. Dined at dinner at expetse of the new accepted mason."
Such then rvas the condition of the rnasonic societies about the
yeal 1700. their business a$ architects ald builders was gone;
outsiders rvere pedolming lvhat work u'as to be done, and there
lras no longel demand for their operative labor.s. 'lheir. lodges were
flIled and theil membelship com,posed largely of rnen wholly unable
to petfolm those duties, even if called upon. \vhat .ivas then to be
dorre? Should the society be allowerl to disappeat and die? AII
praisc is due to the masonic fathers of that time who iri their: .rvisdorn
preserved from destmction th,is gleat institution.
About the year 1700 a forrnal proclamation rvas made to the
effc'ct that henceforth the privileges and right of initiation into the
mysteries should no longrel, eyen in theoly, be limited to ar:chitects
or operative masons, but that all men of rrhatever profession, after
having been legularly approred ald electecl, should be entiiled to
the degr:ees and become nrembers of flre fraternity. X'r.orn this date
Masorrry was publicly lecognized as resting from its opelative latrors.
On the 24th of June, 1717, three lodges of London, and perhaps
others, united to form a Grand Lodge. It was organized on
the basis that oltl ancl, immernorial usages and landm.arks should be
sacretlly perpetuated, and through it the symbols, rites and ceremonies
have been preservecl, and with slight mocliflcations exist to-
.da1'. 'l'his Gland Lodge was soon met by opposition and, antagonism
ancl r rival Gland Lodge rvas formed, which contiDued fol. many
yeals, but f.nally, in 1813, the rlifrculties and dissensions were oyercorne
alrtr there ernergecl the United Gt'and Lodge of England. Ii-rom
these CJland Lodges and their creations the science of Irreernasonry
has been extended to all lands.
The institution has stoocl the test of years and has come thr.ough
trials and pelsecutions glorious and triurnphant anal stands to-day

62 AppetrcIiu. [1898
aD expoueDt of rvhat is good aucl plaisel'orthy in malr, uolally, socially
and politically.
It natters little,'hon'eler, to us rvhat was the origiu of this iustitution,
holv it alose ald l'lrat crrlled it iuto being. \\:e rnust take it
as n/c fnd it at the present time, aDd n'hat concerls us is, s'hat is it
doing now; rvhat is its resaon fol existence, and it its objects atrd
ptiuciples a"le good, how shall n'e pelpetuate them to oru posterity?
"Let tlre dead past bury its tleacl."
I do rot believe that it is recessarJ' to inyoke the doubtfnl [restige
of a[cient clescent to pel'I]etuate I'hat is valuable ill lIasoDry.
\\rhat is valuable rvill survive 'n"hether four or fout thousand yeart
okl, nnd s'hat is valueless \yill disappear, notwithstalclilg it uray
haye the sanction of many years of life.
,"'I'he design of the Drasonic institution is to DaI(e its rotalies
$'iser', better and consequently h&ppiel'." 'I'hese are aDong the lirst
n-olds heard by a canclidate on his adDtission rvithil the lodge. "\\re
leceive lone knowingly into our' tDidst except those rvho ale moral
aud u,prig'ht before God and of good tepute befor:e the l'ofld." We
shoulcl add and enforce one furthet requiremelt, namely, that we
allow none except such to r:emain in oul fellowship.
In the accourplishrnent of these obiects \r'hat duties have rve to
DeltotD] ?
l{au has ts'o objects in life, to plovide for: the n'ants of his
lroltal existeuce ald to secule happiness in the future state. EYery'
thing ,he does has for its ultimate object the attainment of oDe or
the other: of these ends. r\fasoul'y addresses itself antl dilects ito
teaclriDgs to both of these objects. It also teaches us Ure du'ty we
owe to outselyes, to our: fellow beings, to our country, and to oul
God. 'l'hese ale fully explained to evety caltlidate for its mysteries'
nnd r1o better, eleaner or rnore concise code of rnomls could ever be
devisecl than ale inculcated in the several nasonic lectures.
I\fasonly is also practical in dealing rvith the eYer'-retulning
n/ants of the needy and sullelil]g about us,
Plobably there are few hele rvho have not knorr-n or heard of
the practical beneflts of Irreemasonly,'its unheralded charitable eare
of the rvidow and the orphan, its blotherly love anrl kind attention
to the sick and needy, aral the adrattdges of recognition among the
brethlen.
I may be pardoned for callilg attention to one or: t$'o instauces
of this masonic recogtrition. 'I'he experiences of \\rolshipful Brother
Langford, of this city are perha"ps familial to sorne of 5rou, but his
lirst masouic recognition in l\fontaua less than forty years ago was
so peculiar that it may be of intelest. FIe left St. Paul fol trfoutana
in a compary of about 13O pelsons, bogncl for the then nes'ly
tliscovererl gold flelds at Bannack City. -{ftel tlareling maly tlays,
he, s'ith a few others, left the main borly and took a alifferent loute.
Let me give the incident in his ort'n rr-olds:
"I was then a 'tenderfoot,' just froDr the l-ell-orclered civilization
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the or:clinary loDging of young men fol atlYerltul:e. I had, a fortnight
before, had ury flr'st experience n'ith the clteaded Blackfoot
Indians, when some forty of them surtouncled the spot n'hele lry
two comlacles ancl m1.self s'ere camped for the night.
"On our joulney to Grasshopper Creek, near Bannack, we occasionally
met a traveler who, in respoDse to our inquiries concerning
the new d,iggings, ilfounetl us that it $'as a 'a perfect hell,' and that
the5' 'hn6 a man for blealifast every tnorning.' In the midst of
such surrouncl,ings as these, where eYery strangef $'as regarded. as
fln enemy, I felt that I 'lvas 'a long lvay from home.' So rr'hen I
saw four men rid'ing toward us at a gallop, from the mouth of the
caf,ou from t'hich they hacl just emerged, each rvith a tlouible-barreleal
shotgnn across the poDrrnel of his satldle, I hacl no doubt that
they t'ere highv'aymen and that they countecl us as thelr prey,
So s'e all thought; ancl each man instiDctively grasped his gun and
&waitecl the course of events. As all save one rode on, rny immediate
feals rr'ele lelier-ecl, though all suspiciol was not disarmed, as he
add,r'essed J-ris questious to one of our party uealest himself. His
flrst question rras:
"'\tl/hose train is this?' 'I'he reply I'as:
" 'Nolloaly's; \\/e o\\,n the wagoDs among ourseh'es.'
" '\Yhere are yo'u frorl'?'
"'Iflollr l{innesota,'
rna[y ruen $'ere t]lere in J'oru traiD'i'
"'About one hurdlerl and thirty.'
"I had been standing about thirty feet from hiur, and had been
eyeing him intently during this conyersation, rvhen as by a lightning
bolt out of a clear sky I lvas startled by the question:
there a man nanred II- {- in.your tmin?'
', ,No, sil'; Do such man.'
"'Did you ever heat of sueh a Dtan?'
" 'I never did,' leplierl one of my cornlacles.
"'I know of no one of that name,' said another.
"It is uttelly impossible for me to convey to you any idea of
the sensatioDs inspired by that one questioD:
" '\\ras tlrele a 1nan named II- d- in your train?'
"The transition, in al iDstaDt, frorn a cond,ition l'here I expected
rnornentarily to engag'e in a life strrrggle lyith a hig:,h1r'ay ro6ber,
to that rr-helein the supposed robber was recognized as a blother
l'ho s'ould come to my lelief ulless there $'as a greatel' probability
of losing his life than of saving my o\\,D, is an experience which
falls to the lot of ferv men.
"After re.ceiving the negative answels from rny comrades (none
of $'hom r.r'ele l{asons), he turned his hor.se's heacl to the roacl and
spurred into a gallop, n'hen I hailecl him:
"'Wait a minute, and I'll ricle alotg l'ith you.' As I joinect him
I asked hin his name. IIe leplietl:
" 'l\{y name is Gn-in.' Our convelsatiol thel ran oD about as
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"Langforcl-'Of \ylrour 1\'ere yon ilquiring of the bo;'s bacli
there ?'
"Gwiu (turning ancl gazilg fixedly at me)-'I rvas :rskiug about
a nan na.med H_ a_.'
"Langford-'Well, I knorv about him, though Dry partners clou't.'
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any worse off. So goiDg to the door Brother Richartlson knocked
and a voice from within asked who was there' He replied' "arhree
wayfaring men seeking a passage out of the countrJ'." To their sur'
prise'the door was opened at once and' they were aclmitted. ancl
carecl for. The occupant of the cabin happeneal to be a l\'Iason'
I coultl instance many other simjlar cases of the value of this
masonic recognition.
Such then is the masonic society as it exists to-day, in its teaehings
anal practical usefulness. Its teachings are eYery one of them
good, and no man can conscientiously stualy the masonic lectures
without becoming a better', a happier, and a truer mal. l'hey cannot
be too often called to the attention of every trfason, from the o]clest
I\faster to the youngest eDtered apprentioe. It is due to their high
character that we should pay careful attention to antl cultivate thern,
and it is our cluty to do so.
The ability to make one's self recognized should also be maintained,
for Done of us can tell how soon we may be called upon to
exercise this privilege, atrd if occasion lequires it, that lecognition
should be a guarantee of good charactel.
To every intelligent and thinking }{ason, ancl palticularly to the
rulers of the craft, must conre the thought, what is to be the future
of this gleat fraternity? As we stanal upon the tlueshold of the
twentieth century we find the Dresent one passing into history with
many grand propositions for the betterment of man's condition coming
into prominence. Arnong the nations of the worlcl the principle
of albitration for the settlernent of nationzrl disputes is lapitlly gaining
grountl.
The general clistribution of knowleclge of sanitaly measures anal
their enforcement by the authorities is rapid,ly tending to preserve
and. improve the general health,
The condition of the poor: and neecly, the insane, the sick anal
inflrm, and. the criminal classes is being continually improved by
public and plivate measures and resoulces.
Ir this general effort for the welfare of the people our ancient
and honorable flaternity must lenal a helping hand-
As in the early part of the eighteenth century, as I have said,
thele were two forces which resulted in the overthrow of the operative
features of the masonic societies of that clay, namely, the growth
of operative ability among the profane ancl the increasing numbels
of nonoperatives within the lodges, so to my mind ther.e are two
analogous forces at wot'k now, which threaten and may destloy
eyen the speculative features. They are, flrst, the great increase in
the number of seeret societies, which may be compaled to the growth
of nonafrliatecl ability or cowans, and second, the itrcreasing apathy
among the members of the fraternity and the feeling that the upper
bodies are the imBortant thing, and that the flrst three degrees are
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to be taken merely as a necessary lequireuent to atlvancement'
which may be likenecl to tbe increase of the nonoperatives'
No period has been as pr:oliflc of secret societies anil olganizations
as tJre present time. Despite the influence aud effect of the
times scarcely a year passes without the organization of new orclers
or the revival of some that have fallen into decay. 'Ihese quickly
brighten into populaf ity ancl enroll in theit membership large numbers
of active and enthusiastic adherents. Sorne'of these have pe'
culiar, unusual and extravagant names and as peculial forms and
ceremonies of initiatiol. 'I'he5' freclueltly haYe insutance features
or sick, accialent ol death beneflts. As a rrrle these organizations
are commendable anal rvorthy of encoulagenent. This society wolk,
howevet. is now so extended that n'ith the Dew olganizations and
the extension of old societies there is scarcely a rtran who does not
belong to one or more of these valious olders' But what is the
effect of this upon us? 'Wby, rnen $'ill say, I uow belong to this ot:
that society and it furnishes me a cheap insulance; uly evenings are
occupied with attendance at its meetings; I ca:rnot afford either
the money ot time for othel like matters, ancl, although l would like
to be a Mason, I must postpone joining to some other: time, and seldom
does the convenient time arTive.
The second. mattel mentioneil, ancl r'r'hich may be designated
as the increase of the nonspeculatives, is perhaps a rvorse tl'ouble-
The flrst three degrees rnust be taken for their orvn instlinsic worth
and shoulcl nevet be consider:ed, as mer:ely a necessary requirement
to obtain aclmission into the upper boclies. In this vay only can
theil value be pleserved for, succeeding genelations.
I do not wish to be understoocl as il any vay castirg the slightest
reflection upon the higher bodies. I am a meurber of nearly all
of them antl have held ofrce in some. 'l'heir teachings are worthy
of the highest praise, but this does not detract from the fact that
the Blue Lodge degr:ees are worthy of equal consideration'
ifasonry has nothing to fear flom opposition or oppression, sG
cial or: political. T'hese antagonisms have been met anal oYercome
many times already, and can be as leadily oYercome again. Ilasonly
has nothing to feat from riclicule ot sarcasm' Its great clanger
which rve should ever guard against is that which arises from the
intliffelence of its members to its principles, precepts ancl teachings'
ancl perhaps I may add the hesitancy of the lodges to discipline members
for any breach of molal or masonic lal'.
Guarcl against these, anal although no one can for€see what
shocks and whillwinds It'reemasoDry may yet eDcounter in its onward
march, what dar:k days anal tloublesome nights it may pass
through, what misfortunes, persecutioDs and hostilities it may meet,
yet we conflctently predict that it s'ill end,ule through it all and that
uncler the protecting care of th.e Supreme Architect of the UniYerse,
it'will come forth stlengthenecl, ennoblecl ancl victorious to become
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80 Append'i'n.
[1E9E
APPENDIX D.
PAY ROLL, 1898.
GRAND OFFTCERS AND MEMBERS '
Couur:.trs oN RETURNS.
A. D, Countryman!.!.......'.".......".. F....
O. C. Hanson
O, L. Dornberg,.
t.to
7.60
6.00
.80
6.00
"""b:?o'
5.10
s.00
6.90
6.30
3.?0
3.20
3.70
1.35
.20
.
.2i
,80
8.00
3.55
6.70
P.60
6.20
6.30
6.90
Pst
DrEM,
$6.00
6.00
6.00
ti,00
6.00
6.00
. 6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
600
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6,m
6.00
6,00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.m
6.@
12.00
12.00
12.00
-l
TorAL I
PArD. I
-^^^l
13.50
6.20
6.20
6.00
6.20
9.10
6.00
't.lo
7.75
13.60
12.00
6, S0
6.20
6.00
6.85
12.00
6.00
0. ?0
11.10
9.00 |
12.e0 |
u.q9 |
9.70
9.20
9.70
7.35
6.20
6.20
6.20
6.80
9.00
9.55
6.00
17.70
8,50
18.20
18.80
18.90
To WHolr PArD.
I. F. Lawless.
A. T. Stebbins.
A, Brandenbutg.
|. H. Randall.
j. H. Thompson.
T. Montgomery.
H. R Adams.
J. G. Wheeler.
J. C. Henry.
Ed..H. Folsom.
H. O. Hilton,
H, D. Jenckes,
H. E. Wertz.
| . D, Carroll.
-c. .w. Nash'
C. Griswold.
E. .w. Durant.
H. R Wells.
H. R. Denny.
R. H, Gove.
J. A. Kiester.
A Barto.
W. F. Dickinson.
C, L. Btown.
W. T. RigbY.
Geo. H. Davis.
C. L, West.
T. I. Lombard.
s, E, Adams.
Edgar Nsh.
C. D. Boyce.
Wm, Lee.
E. P. Barnum'
A. Marden'
H. C. Shepard.
w' B. Patton.
J. D, Markbam.
A.f) Countryman
O. C. Hanson.
O. L. Dornberg.

1 8e8l Appendiu. 81
PAY ROLL. 1898.
PER
DIEM.
To WHoM PArD,
o
7
I
I
11
l2
14
10
17
18
19
20
26
27
2a
29
30
81
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s4
3t
38
39
40
4t
48
45
46
47
48
49
50
5l
52
54
oo
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58
59
(t0
til
62
6g
ti4
oi)
0ti
67
69
?l
?3
'lo
76
00.85
.20
""""':io-
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1.65
2,10
2.95
3. r5
2.80
2.90
. 5.30
4.05
.20
6.30
3. ?0
E.00
3.00
4.85
4. ?0
3. ?0
5.05
Llo
1,30
2.60
2.75
1.60
.80
6,00
3.00
2.55
4.00
2.35
2.?0
2.40
6,00
. /o
2.20
6.40
1 .55
4.40
1.55
.30
2?5
1. ?5
4.70
5,10
5.10
2.',i'
4,70
4,20
2.70
4,80
?,85
1.35
4.15
1.10
5,45
s. ?0
3.90
1,60
4.OO
4.00
3.10
$6.00
600
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
tt,00
0,00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6,00
0.00
ti,00
6.00
6.00
6.00
li.00
ti,00
6,00
6,00
6.00
6,00
6.00
6.00
6,00
6.00
6.00
6,00
6.00
6.00
6,00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
(i.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
{i.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6,00
6.00
6.00
6,00
6.00
6,00
600
6.00
6,00
6,00
6.00
tt,00
6.00
6.00
6.20
6.00
6.20
ti.00
n.80
7.65
8,10
8.95
Y.to
8.80
8.90
1r.90
10,05
6,20
12,80
9. ?0
14.00
9.00
10.35
10. ?0
9. ?0
11.05
r.lo
7.30
8.60
6.1C
7.60
6.80
12.00
L00
6.OD
10,00
8.85
8.?0
8.40
12.00
6.?5
8.20
72.40
8. ?5
l.oo
10.40
t. oo
6.30
8.?5
7,75
10,?0
11. l0
I 1.10
8. ?5
r0,10
10.20
8.10
10.80
13.85
7.85
10.1b
7.10
7t.45
0, ?0
0.00
7.60
10.55
10.00
9.10
L. L. Manwaring.
R. H, Hartley,
f. J, Early.
R. D. Webb.
E. L. Spencer.
G, e. E-merson,
D. M, Baldwin,
Walter Birch,
I. E. Whitney.
I. A. Flirtie.
j. A. Van Drke.
M. J. Kingsbury.
A. J. Snure,
G. P. Tawney.
H, M. Myers.
M. Emery.
J. M. Rowley.
Geo, Fordham.
J, C. Monroe.
G. W. Geesey,
W. W. Ouiggle,
C. D. Whitmore.
J. W. Welsh.
O. L. Cutter.
L. N. Bovle,
Geo, McKonkey,
H, Anderson,
Chas. S, Smith.
A. M. Adsit.
H. M. Wells.
W, W. Jewell,
D. C. Gardner.
F, B, Wood,
E. F. Chase.
E. Woodbury.
N. Flassan.
Louis J, Baldwin.
C, G. Hinds,
E. F. Barrett.
H. B, Clausen.
W, C, Davis.
H, O. Dilley.
C. H. Foss.
Guy E. Halgren.
J. 1', Morey,
Geo, Molm,
G, S. Ives,
Aug,J. Andersou.
W. W. Murphy.
J, H, Sprout.
G, M. Warren.
H. L, Merrill.
H, S. Doty.
Geo, L. Wood.
G. O. Crandall.
F, A. Wells,
Val. Wohlhuter.
Frank Jackson.
J. E. Haycraft.
C, O. Westcott.
W, F. Drake.
G, P. Ferre.
A. E. Biddell.
C. E. Mccann.
Geo. W. Palmar.
Lysander Cook.
G. W. Comee.

9.2 Append,ir. [1898
PAY ROLL. 1898.
- Continued.
ToTAL
PAID.
To WHoM PArD.
126 | Moorhead
4.00 | 6,00
1il8 | Josephus
3,20 6.00
t2a 129iSwift....................,.......................1 i 5.30 5,uul I 6.00 b.uu
1311A1ma........,,.,.................,...............1 4'401 6.0o
1821Humboldt....................................1 2.001 6.0o
l8?i
133 | colden Sheai.,,,....,.....,......,-,,......1 6.80 6.0o
2.85 | 6.00
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lfil
6.00
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7,n 6.00
?,65 | 6.00
::::::::::::i 3:iBl 3:S
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lll |
::::::::::::l i:ii I E:ffi
lgfl ::::::::::::l '9:331 3:S
$12.25
11.?0
8.0b
11.65
7.85
9.10
8.00
11.10
9.50
8.90
12.30
10.60
8.40
9.00
10. r5
?.95
10.85
11.?0
9.55
13,50
11,15
12 90
9. ?0
10,10
14.15
8.90
11.75
10.30
7,10
6,20
7.60
14,15
r1.@
10,10
10.80
6.30
12.00
11,10
0.05
9,40
9.05
7.40
2,0.00
9,20
11.30
10.40
8.00
12,30
8.35
7.85
12.20
9.60
11.60
10.30
18.00
6.80
13.15
9.20
18,95
13.2I)
13.65
L15
18.90
7.10
18.4C
16.60
11,95
Peter Hanson.
W. A.McGonagle
H. A. Seigneuret.
W. B, Mitson,
E. H, Learned.
J. G. Wheeler.
Taylor Robinson.
G. F. Brown,
E. L. Ford,
P. Berens.
Alex, Fiddes.
W. R. Caswell.
Wm. Cordiner.
Wm. Sartell.
J. R, L, Hanson.
Andrew Davis,
Geo. Knudson,
F, Stedman,
J. C, Geiger.
J. A, McKonkey,
F. P, Barnes,
B. F, Thurber.
J. W. Williams.
Olaf Olson.
Geo, C. Bush.
Geo. W. Ballard.
R. A. Brown,
W.H.Harrington,
Geo. C. Goetz.
D. W, KDowlton.
G. P. Dickenson.
John P. Houg.
Harry Stephens
G. W. Foster,
M. C. Sullivan,
J. M. Trickey.
D. M. King.
W, A. Nolan.
J. M. Wolf.
C. W. Treat,
D. J. Dodge,
G, W. Savage.
F. H. Peterson,
J. P. Emerson.
W, R, Smith.
H. N. Peterson.
H. S.'Vogler.
C. H. Leaman.
J. A. Itcklund.
H, B. Grifrng.
C. W. Stanton.
J. H. Strong.
C. Dittmore,
O C, Trace.
Thos. Moais.
Neil Currie,
Havden French.
J. H, Feeter.
Henry Potter.
L. M, Lerwick.
G. W, Nash.
T. W. Bolles.
W. N. Powell,
W C. Odell'
A. S, Crossman
Peter Sharp,
F. P. Starr

18e81 Appendi,r. 83
PAY ROLL, 7898,- Conlinued.
No,
NAME oF LoDGE.
PER
DrEM.
156
ts
159
160
161
162
168
1M
165
166
168
169
1?0
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112
178
114
1?5
1?6
777
1?8
1?9
180
18r
182
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
t91
192
194
195
196
r97
199
200
ffil
2U2
203
204
2n5
206
207
208
209
210
tl I
9tq
213
214
2t5
216
277
218
219
221
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f6.35
?.00
3. rio
6.10
.20
o.oo
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2.90
7.20
.20
""'d:il'
5,m
5.60
tt.00
o. bD
s6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6,00
6.00
6.00
6,00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6,00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
0.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6,00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
ti.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
lC.?5 | R. P. Welles.
6.50 | l)avid Hanna.
6.00 | Albert W.Jones.
14,?5 | T. Guiness,
12.?5 Geo. D. Taylor,
6,00 | Thos. Yould,
6.20 | H. M. Griffin.
8.90 | Walter Dixon.
11,20 | J.. Cro-sier.
11.20 I c. R. Babbifi-
11.60 | Leroy A. Fish,
8.50 | H. K. Kelley.
13.75 | C, F. Moody,
tt.00 | M. L. Bevans.
11.?(, I W, C. White.
6.20 | A,J. Morrill.
13.00 | R. B. Green.
11,20 | X.C. Earslev.
6.00 | John Fishel,
6.00 | E. C. Shibley.
18,45 | W, N. Shephard.
18.20 lR. l. Henderson.
9.20 | C. A. Benson.
11.00 | LerovBrown.
13.35 | J. T. Brynildsen, Brvnildsen,
20.5b I N, P, Lundsren,
12.65 I Geo. T. Wiliiams, Willia
9.00 iOlof I Dalheim.
19.35 | Thos. Clark,
11.20 lW. T, Martin,
6,00 | E. W. McCord.
r,428.0o i$2,8b8.60

E+ Appentliu. [18e8
APPEN DIX E.
NAX{ES OF' LODGES ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED.
Landnarli.. . i 5
....i 30
....1 61
....1 61
ty ..........1 91
''''I 100
Alma ..............1 131
ADpleton ...........1 13?
Asate ..............1 1C7
Ark ................r 126
Anchor ....... .. ... | 178
Arcena ......... ...i 187
Amboy,............i 193
.... .. ... r 21b
\/alley.. i 27
City....l 57
........1
._.......t 103
in ......i 114
........1 144
Benton .............1 146
Bradon ....-...... .l 108
CetarauE ........ ' 2
.l20
ter ...... .1 28
..........1 40
....'.. ...| il
Cannon RiYet .., ..1 52
...... .. ..1 r42
..........1 147
...,,.....1 Iot
r ........i r02
.. ..... . .. I 104
.. . ... ... .1 2D7
.........1 lr0
Dakota...-.........1 7
Doric ........"....1 87
Delta ... ..........1 119
Dalles ..............i 181
E\ergrtrn ....'....i 19
llureka,.......'... 1 ro
E\celsior .,.. .... . ,1 113
Elsin . ,... .........1 11b
Elysian . .,.,..'....1 222
Equity . ............1 221
l;uclid ....... '.. . | 198
Dransrille .'..,'.. .l 274
Ifarlbautt ......... .1 I
Fidelity ............i 39
Florence .. . . .. .. .. . .1 216
Fratemal,,.,....'.1 92
Fraternity .........1 101
Frontier ............l i52
trtrtda ..............1 170
Fair llaven . ......1 182
!.ortitutle ..........l 188
Foston . .........,.1 206
Friendship .. ....... | 211
Golden Itule ......'l 65
colden Fleece ....'.; 89
Gocd .Farth .......'l g0
cranite .........,.,1 117
crmil Meado\\' ,.,..1 l2l
criswolil ...........1 218
colden Sheaf.......l 133
Guar\aiiar ..........,1 149
(iaroet. ... . . .... . ,.,1 1tj6
cenora ..,..........1 19tj
Hennepln .........,1 +
HOKan ..........-..1 tl
Hermon........ ...1 tr
Hope .,....,.....,..1 42
Ilumony ...........1 43
llendeNon .......,.1 8u
Ilowar.d . ..,,,..,,..i 82
Janesf ills ....,....I lz4
Jrephus
Jasper .
King Hiram ,......
72a
164
31
44
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Kellogg .
Lodahya
Kina DaYid ...,....
Kenyon .
I4nsing
fribanus .
I€banon
Irafayet te
Lakeview
Llttle Falls ..,.....
Iang Pr&ide ,.....1 169
722
153
170
201
96
to2
116
143
140
Il&nton'ille .,,....,1 11
....'..1 | 10 --
.'....'l ro
.......t t'
""'"l .......1 223
2s
n......1 219
luount Morla.h ......l 35
trIystic Tie .......,.1 37
Metrce ............1 145
Meritltan ..,...,....l 56
l\{adelia ..........,.i 66
Mystic Star ........1 69
MysLic Circle,......l 78
Mourt Tabor . . . .. .1 106
lfoorh@d ..........1 126
Minnehaha .........1 165
lfarietta """""'l 172
Midvay ............1 185
Mizmh ............| 101
Murcay ............1 198
North Star .........1 23
Nicollet ....,.......1 54
Newlrcrt ...........1 118
Nelson ...........,.1 135
Noman ............1 154
Oli\ria .......,......1 220
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Oriont .....,.......1 8{
Orion ......,....... | 138
oskis_..:.,.... . .1,161
HarK Kegrol,...... tu l,
PleDan!Gloye.....1 22
PrestoD ............1 36
PaJ'nesville . . ... ...1 71
Halstrne,...,..,...l rv
Pruden@,........,.1 97
Pickwick ...........1 1rO
PEirie,.,......... | 123
Perhm .......,....1 157
Plymou.th ..,,......1 160
Prescott ............1 162
Pierson,....,.,....1 160
Plumb Line ..,.....1 173
Quarry . .... ,. . .....i 1r8
RedMns.....,....l 8
Roch€ster,.........i 21
RisinB Su! .........1 {9
Reliet . ...1108
Roman Eagle ......1 175
RouBh Ashler .., .. .l 777
RenYille ........ ..1 195
St. Jchns ... ,. .. .. . I 1
St. Paul ..,........ i 3
Sakatah ........... | 32
Star in the East. ... l 33
Sosial ..,,.......... | 48
SDrlns valley .. . ... i 58
Star in bhe \Yest.... | 60
Star .....,..........1 62
Shelburne .........,1 95
Sha'oD ......,......1 1ol
Suns€r .....,.......1 109
S\rifi .......,......1 12U
Sinerity .. .. . .. . . .. | 161
Surnnit ..,..,.....,i 163
Shehina.h .,.........l 1?1
Shell ...,...........1 18+
Ste\\'artville .,..,...1 20&
St. Dlmo ...........1 201
Slbley ...,.... . . .. ..1 2tl9
'Iemple .... .. . .. . ..I ov
'IUscall ......,. ....1 .r
Tyrian .....,.......1 30
Trac)' .'.......... | 1i5
TraYerse .,..,... .l lEg
Tliune .,.....,.... I llrrl
Union ,...... ,. .....1 4t
Unrty ........ .....i U3
l/enus,.............1 2rt2
\rernalale ...........1 13C
\ralley .,...........1 174
\:elm,illion,........i 107
t19
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.......1 38
.......1 50
-W.lnslore LeNis '...1
l\'alnut ..,.........1 125
136
I\'arr€n .........."1 f50
\\raclera .,,,.......t ll)0
T\ravzata ...........1 2'15
ztoi .......... ....1 55
zenrth " "" "1::clo

18e81 Append,i,a. dJ
APPENDIX F.
LOCATION OF LODGES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER,
LocATroN.
Ada. . . . . . . , . . . . .
Ad.rian. .. ... .. . ..
Aitl.tn..
AlbertLea...,...
Alexendria... , , ..
Alro Cliy........
Amboy..
Anmndale.......
Anoka. ,
Appleton...,.. .,
Argvle. . . . . . . . . . .
Atw&ter.
Austin... ....,,..
Balnesvllle.......
Belgrade.......,.
BellePlaine,,...,
BeNon,,. ...,....
Blrd Island .,....
Bloom.lng Prairle,
Blu€ Darth City..
Brainertl. . . . . . . . .
Breckenrltlge. . , . .
Broe'ns Valley..,.
BroR-nsvllle.,.,,.
Bromdale...,,..
Brownton....,.,.,
Buffalo.
Ca,ledmia..,....,
CamDbell..,......
Oanby. .
Camn Falls. .. ,.
Canton. . . , . . . . , . .
Canver. ..,.,... ..
Chska.
Chatfield..... ....
Clear'Water......
Cl€velanal....,...
Cloquet.
Clyde. . .
Cokato...,.,.....
Cottag-e Grore....
Cottonwootl..,...
CrooksLon .......
Currie,...,.. . ,..
Dassl , ;
Dawson,
Detroit.,...,....
Dodge Center. . .
Duluth. .. ..,. ....
Duluth. .
Elbow I/.Le,,..,. i
Ele,in.,..,....,..
I
Illk River. ... .... i
EImore....,.....,1
Ellsian.
Ilyans\.ille...,,,.
Dxcelsior..,.,...
Et.ota, , ...... .. ,
Fai|mont........
Faribault......,,
Farmington......
Fergus Falls....
Ifosst on .
Fulda...
Glencoe.
Glsnwood....,...
LoDGE,
Noman ...
t"ir"
G@d d ThuniT
Gracevi ceville. .
Grantl Mead I
Gmnd l
_t"rj
Joppa .,.
F rienalshll
Grand M(
Itaru...
Grarlite .
.l 170 lMorris. .. (}o,lden Sh.\&f.,..1
.| 42 | Morristo$n.,,,..,l CaDlDn River....I
.l 17{ | Nerv Pal'nesville..'1'il}'Ios\ille ..,..1
E
NO.
2tL
12l
208
177
2ls
35
158
80
762
270
85
ti
78
82
59
UO
124
204
83
722
201
29
146
47
103
65
102
ID
45
43
89
140
1d9
11414
131
66
196
712
11
77272
11919
'128 28
86
745
2
4
i0 172 1t
160
165
187
8,1
109
126
133
71

86 Append,i,n. [18e8
APPENDIX F.- Continued.
LocATroN. LoDGE. LocATloN. Lonce.
NewDort .,,.....
Oharity ..., . ..'. .
Soclal .........,
Olivi& ........,.
gtswatvlUe
st. JohN,.,

ln ftrmorg of
!f,... Ut... Erothpr Ucri! &act goonrtr,
Deputy Gltund MaFter 1858-61,
Bor'tr April 17, 1817, at Wllnlngton, Conn. Died Feb. 24, 1897,
a,t Soldiers' Ilone, Minnehaha Falls,
!8.'.
-
Senior Grand Warden i]oLa77.
Born at Bre\\'er, Maine, in 1837, Died Aplil 27, 1697,
at WoterYille, lIlnn,
E
&.'. Ul.'. Srathpr 6enxg $oLdtr $et1er,
Deput'y Grand }laster in 1856.
Born Oct,6, 1825, in lfontgomery Co., Missouri. Died Jan.8. 1898,
at Stlll}'ater, Mirn,
E.'. UJt.'. Srysther @lrgtles @. Wlolornl.ber"
-
Grantl Pursuh'ant in 1 896.
Bom Dec.9, 1849, at SUD Prairie, Wis. Died No1'.0, 1897,
at At$'ater, Minn,
E
&.'. U1... $rat\er {orp* p., @o.rix,
DisCr'lct Deputy Grand Master in 1897.
Died at lvladison, Ilinlr., Dec.23, 1897.
i
I
I
l
_l
I

ln ftrmorp uf
tbe DigtinguisbeD DeaD 0t otber JuilsDictiong.
p[ttbreru &tarttn U0olihtct,
G}'and Secretary of the Grantl Lodge of Georgia, tlied Feb.22,
Sog'pph {Joxton Ustph,
Past Grantl Master of Oregon, tlled March 1o, 1897.
&ahrt 6teo,tLpg 9eLL,
Past Granal Mastor of Manl[oba, alietl March 1G, 1897.
Etltx Stplmctt,
P4st Grand Masl,er of Montana, tlletl March 28,
&chrr
Past Grand Master of Prlnce Edwald Island, died April 1897.
@\eo\ore &chtpilr,pr,
Past Grantt Tyler of tho Granit Lodge of Iowa, dieal April 141, 1897.
lotrrex Wl, Eotkpg,
Past Granal Master of Arkansas, dleal Sept. 28, I 897.
&ohn @uirtcg 3llams SpLLsws'
Past Grantt Master of Louisiana. dietl Noy, 24, La97,

APPENDIX.
IN MEMORY OF DECEASED BRETHREN.
No.
Nlus or IjoDGE,
NAME oF MEMBER.
Darn.
I
7
8
I
l2
16
L7
18
20 ot
Cataract.
Ileunepin.
Alciert f,antlmarli
Daliota.
1\(anlinto.
Caleclonia. .,....
Rochester. . . . . , .
\Yn. Ware.
Alvararlo Richardson. .. ..
R. C. Leavitt
Irrank J. I{ing. .
I-Iiraru P. Grant.
IIeDry 1\r. Ileine.
Ogrlen T. Tuttle.
Leonard I{insel.
Chas. A. I{eflefinger.....
Ir'reemAn James.
It'red Richter'
GeorEe fI. Allen.
Eueene .Wm. A. Holmes. .. .. .,
A. Sneneel.
,Tames
'William
R. Bell. .. D. Hull.
I{enry Btown
Georee SterlinE
Z. B.-Nichols. .. .. .. .. ....
filanl< A. Davis.
H. f). l\fotse.
G. W. TVillis.
INdwin G. Nout'se.
f/ucipn H. Smith.
Gottlieb X'. Gerrbach. .. ..
.Tohn II. Noble. ,
,T. tr'L I{eal .
C. D. Pillsbrly. .. .. ,. .. ..
C. E. I{olt.
C. S. l\(ason.
Richalcl f,ackey.
r-lheobnlcl I(r'icli.
Isaae Buley.
Geo. E. Leonald.
Isnac B. Oclekirk.
L F. Clark.
Ireb. 5, 1897
It'eb, 24. 1897
Mar. 4, 1897
Mar. 6, 1897
Dee. 21, 1897
Mar. 5. 1897
April 2O, 1897
Aue. 6, 1897
Oct. 6, 1897
Oct. 31, 1897
Nov. 26, 1897
Dec. 3, 1897
April 20, 1897
Oct. 4, 1897
Nov. 18, 1897
Jan. 10, 1897
Mar. 29. 1897
April 4, 1897
May, 5, 1897
June 30, 1897
Sept. 6, 1897
Oct. 28, 1897
Nov. 5, 1897
Mar. 24, 1897
April 23. 1897
July 2, 1897
Aug. 8, 1897
Senl.28. 1897
rreb. 7, 7897
Aus. 11, 1897
Seot. 6. 1897
Serlt. 20; 1897
Mar. 4,7897
April 1, 1897
oat. 18. 1897
NIar. 29, 1897
Dec. 14. 1897
Mar.20, 1897
June 7, 1897
trIar. 19, 1897
n{av 8, 1897
Aui. 22, 1897
Dec. 8, 1897
Jan. 13, 1897
I\,Iar. 3, 1897
trfar. 15, 1897
Al)ril 17, 1897
Airril 23, 1897
NIay 2+,7897
JuIv 7,7897
Nov. 27, 1897
Ireb.' 1. 1897
April -,
1897
ADriI 20, 1897
I{hv -,
1897
Oct. -,
1897

APPENDIX. -Continued.
No.
NAME ox.LoDGE.
NAME orr Mrrreon
23
26
30
32
'Western Stal. .,
Anoka.
!,uthgr !. !.ogers.
.l 4pril I 1q93
Mount Moriah. ..
Preston.
4l
43
44
45
46
48
49
56
59
60
62
64
65
66
7I
'It
76
78
7S
83
86
89
91
Iling Solomon. ,.
Union.
Evergreen. .. ...
Social.
Rising Sun. . .. ..
Meridisn.
Temple.
Stal in the West.
Goklen Rule. .. ..
]\fadelia.
Paynesville. . .. .
Eureka.
Joppa ,
tuscan.
Mystic Circle. .. .
Palestine.
Tyrian
Golden Irleece. ..
Antiquity. .. .. ..
'tVm. P. I\fitchell. . .l Jan. 16, 1897
'tVm. B. Ivlitehell. ..1 Oet. 11, 1897
Wm. Baillie. . .. .. .l Jan. 21, 1897
Clras. tr{. Yance. ,. I Jan. n, 7897
. ..1 n'eb. 17. 1897
: : : : : : : :l [$|';,'rT. +88+
.l ADril 27. L897
.. .. .. ...1 ott. 12; 18e7
:::::::.l ilsl i: 1887

APPENDIX.- Continued.
Nelrr on Looon. NA]IE oF MnDrsnn. Dlrn.
92
93
95
100
101
106
110
111
7t2
113
1t7
119
723
125
126
131
138
139
L4r
143
146
147
157
159
163
166
169
170
1?3
176
186
187
190
196
213
216
219
X'raternal..,,...
Unity..
Sherburne. ., ... .
Aulora,
Pickwick.
Excelsior.
Grauite.
Delta.,
Prairie.
Winslow Lewis. .
Summit.
Garnet,
Ionic, ,
Arcana,
Triune.
Geneva.
luystic.
Argyle.
Mt, Elermon.....
Ezra D, Wheeler,
Ii'rank S. Gleen.,
DwiEht R. Houlton. ,. .. ,,
L. E). Preston. ,. .. .. .. .. .
John Pollard
Benj. F. l{abie.
P. O, Hawes
Ne'wton Mcn'adden. .. .. ...
John Weir..
Azom Iforbes
Edwin B. Elliott.
Chas. W. Youns.
R. D. Ryerson. ,. ., .. .. .. .
John Vettel'
Daniel Cherry,
Thos.
'Wm. G. Wilson. C. Bredenhagen, .. ..
Silas Barrard
Chas. E.'Wellshan.
Samuel Buturff.
Alaster. G. Ingersoll .. . .
Geo. A. Reynolds.
James rllcDougal, .. .. .. ..
Charles I\facomber.
T!'m, H. Palmer,
James D. luarshall,
P. C. Itjaer.
John lt. Manehester. .. .. ,
'Wm. Rollin M. StJons.
U. Miller..,...,...,.
S. nl. Sas/yer
Oliver Peltier. .. .. .. .. .. ,
Silas E.
F. 'Warner.
S. Clemmonri. ., .. .. ..
l,ouis J. Dela.rose.
Chas. II. Parkell.
J. H. Isham
'Wm. II. Sweet.
Calvin Smith Jones. . , ,. .
Loren R, Davis.
Adam Scott.
n'rerlricl< S. D. Tiedt. '. . . '
Walter C. Iluggins. .. '. ' '
Sept. 3, 1897
June 16, 1897
Jan. 25,7897
May 20, 1897
Nov. 10, 1897
Nov. 16, 1897
Dec. 15, 1897
Julv 25. 1897
AuA. 31, 1897
Mai. 14. 1897
April 18i 1897
AuE. 21. 1897
sep;t.11: 1892
Sebt. 28, 1897
Nov. 25. 1895
Dec. 4; 1896
June 7, 1897
Dec. 1. 1897
Oct. 28. 1897
Sent. 1: 1897
April 29, 1897
Nov. 30, 1897
Nov.
Dee. 25. -, 1897
1897
Jan. 8, 1897
April 9. 1897
S6Dt. 2: 1897
x'eb. 22: 1897
Oct. 18, -: 1897
1897
Nov. 6, 1897
- May 4, 1897
MaJ 2L, t897
June 29, 1897
Oct. 30, 1897
Oct. 11, 1897
-, 1897
Mar. 25, 1897
Ireb. 25. 1897
- Mar. 3, 1897
Jan. 19, 1897
Jan. %1. L897
Dec. 10, 1897
I\{ar. 8, 1897
April 11, 1897
Dec. 5. 1897
Aue. 1?. 1894
serlt.10. 1894
Mar. 16. 189?
July 19, 1897
Aug, 1, 1897
Dec. 2O, 1897
Sept. 7, 1897
Mar. 7, 1SST
June 23, 1897

92 Append,iu. [18e8
APPENDIX G.
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
To al,l, whom it nxay concei'n. Greeting:
Know ye, that I have tlivitled the territory of the juristliction
of the Most Worshipful Grancl Lodge of Minnesota,
A.t. F.'. & A.'. M.'., into thirty-four (84) districts, each
district composecl of the Iodges as hereinafter designated,
ancl that I have appointed, ancl do hereby depute ancl appoint,
the right worshipful brethren hereinafter named as
District Deputy Grand tr{asters, in and for the respective
districts, as follows:
FIRST DISTRICT.
R.'. \V.'. Wrr. 1\[. Sslny (29), D.,. D..'. G... lI.'.
No.
t7
2.O
29
Name.
Town.
Hokah . ,.......Hokah
Caletlonia .. .Caledonla
Morning' Star. .. ..La Crescent
Preston .. ,.. ..Preston
No. Name.
Town.
73 Brownsville . ... .. .Brownsville
110 Pickwick ....Pickwick
194 Canton ,.... .,,Canton
SECOND DISTRICT.
Nc
5E
69
7a
Nnme
.To\Yn,
Sprin8 Valley, .. .Spring Yalley
Mystic Star. ,.. .. ,...Rushford
Mystic Circle.,........Ilouston
I No. Ngme.
Town.
184 Orient . .Money Creek
I t02 Leba.non ...,I-anesboro
| 72L Granal Meadow.Grand Meadow

18981 Append,iu.
93
THIRD DISTRICT.
R.'. W.'. A. C. Peen (39), D.'. D.". G.'. rl{.'.
No. Name. Town. t1\lo. Nme. To\vn.
39 Ftdelity .,....,.Austin | lt6 Lafai'ette .........8ros'nsdale
72 Lansing . . . .. .La,nsing | 123 Prairie. .. . .. .Blooming Prairie
75 Eureka, .. ,.. .Le Roy | 131 Alma, . .. .Lyle
FOUR,TH DISTRICT.
R.'. U/.'. V. C. Drcxuv (85), D.'. D... G.'. M.'.
No. N&Dre. TowD. I No. N&me. Town,
22 PleasantGrove.PleasantGrove f 85 HlAh tr'orest......High Forest
56 Meridian .., .Chatneld I 203 Stewartvllle., . .. ,Stervartvillc
FIFTH DISTRICT.
R.', W.'. ENocrr STorr (18), D.,, D.:. G.'. il.',
No, Name.
Town. No. Nanre. TorY:t
18 Winona . ,.. ,..'Wlnona 61 Ashler ,,,.......Eyota
43 llarmony . .. .Lewlston 63 Illu6trious .Plainvielv
46 Evergreen . ... .. .Troy 115 Elgln .........l]I.girl
4D Risins Sun.....,,.St. Cha,rles
SIXTH DISTR,ICT.
R.'. I\r.'. Gno. \\'. B-Er,r-ero (108), D.'. D.'. G.'. l{.'.
No. Name. Town. , No. Name, To\YD.
1l M4ntorville . .. ,, .,Mantorville I 83 Huram Abl..,. .,, .. ,.,Kasson
21 Rochester .Rochester' I 108 Relief .Doclge Center
38 Washington. .. ..Tlest Concord | 201 l{enyon . ,.. .. .Ken}'on
SEYENTH DISTRICT.
R.'. \V.'. D. L. Fono (86), D.'. D.'. G... l{.'.
No. Naro, Towu. lNo, Name. Town,
14 \Yapahasa ,\Vabasha | 41 l{ermon . ,. .Zum.brota
37 M]'s1is Tie. ... ,. .. .Pine Islancl I S6 Tyrian .. .. .Mazeppa
40 Carnelian .,.LakeCliy 722 Kellogg ,,..,.,Kellogg

9t Append,iu. [18e8
EIGHTE DISTRICT.
R.'. \Y... J. C. Hewns (8), D.'. D.'. G.'. trI...-
, No. Name. Town. I No, Nilne. 'l'orvI.
7 Dakota .. . ..Hastings | 3+ Oriental . .. , . . ,. .Cannon Falls
8 Reat -wing. . .Red .wins | 35 Mount Moriah'.. ....Hastings
NINTH DISTR,ICT.
R.'. W.'. W. B. E[-a.wr,rr (9), D.'. D.'. G... If.'.
TENTH DISTRICT.
R.'. W.'. E[. E]. BLArR (32), D.'. D.'. G.'. l\f.'.
No. Name. Town. I No Name. Town,
24 wllton ...,,.AIma Ctty | ?7 Tuscar ....,...'Waseca
26 'western Star....,..Albert Le€. | 724 Ja,nesvillo .Janeaville
32 Sakatah .. .watervllle | 222 E'lyslar. ... .. ...Elvslan
EIJEVENTE DISTRICT.
. R.'. W.'. J. E[. SPRour
No. Nme.
Tswa.
27 Blue Earth Yalley.....
Wnnebago City
57 Blue Earth City.. .. .
Blue Earth Clty
(57), D.'. D.'. G.'. M,'.
No. Name. Town.
6l Chain Lake..,......Fairmount
87 Doric ,..........'Wells
90 cooal tr'atth.....'.,.....Jackson
179 lling Da.vltl....,.......Elmore
TWELI'TH DISTBICT.
R.'.'W.=. A. J. RrcE (175), D.'. D.'. G.'. M.'.
No. Name. Town. I No. Nme. Twn.
9? Pruetence ...'Windom | 175 Roman Eagle...........Aalrla,n
101 T'raternlty . . .. . , .worttilngton | 210 Columblan . '. ..,. .Iferon La,ke
114 Ben n'ranklln... .,....Luvorne I

18981 Append,i,n. 95
THIR,TEENTH DISTRICT.
R.'. I\r.'. Juax A. n'Lrrrrn (12), D... D... G.'. M.,.
No. Name. Town. , No. Name. Town.
12 Markato .....Mankato I 96 libanus .............St.jiriries
00 Maalella .......M.rdelia | 108 Bethet ...Irake erJ,stal
76 Joppa .. .Gootl Thunder | 128 Josephus . ... ... .. .. .l\fapieton
FOUR,TEENTH DISTR,ICT.
R.-'. W.'. Grn S. Ivns (54), D... D... G.r. t\[...
No. Name, _ TqFn, t No. Name. ,Iown.
45 Union .. .. ., .Le Sueur SO Hendeison .tlen-a"ei:son
47 Concoral . . .. .Cleveland I ZOO StUtey ..
.
., ..
64 Nicollet .Wnthrop
..,...St.peter I
.FIFTEENTH DISTRICT.
R... \V... \\rv. tr{cGu,uvnay (149), D... D... G... M...,
No. Name. Tom. I No. Name. ,I,own.
142 Currle .,....._:.currie
1!! rbs-Muriiv .......s-ravi6n
Quarry ......ptpestgle I zol si, Ermo,.
170 Fulala
-- ...,..Jasper
..Fulda | --' ----
SIXTEENTH DISTRICT.
(119), D.., D... G... M...
No. Name.
Town.
15d Tracy
..Tracy
20O zelrlb]a ...,,.Springflelct
221 Equlty ,. .Cottonwoodl
SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT.
R.'. W.'. O. L. Domvlnno (91), D... D... c.... M...
No, Name.
No, Na1ne. Town.
91 Antiqulty . ,, ...Redwoocl X'aUs
04 Kcystone ,.Sleepy Eye
98 Chanlty .. .. ,New Ulm
172 Marletta , ... .. i. .. ., .Marietta
Twn.
196 Geneva ,. .,..Madlson
202 Venus .... .Dawson
216 tr'lorence .Wood Lake

96 Appenddu. [189S
No
1
51
DC
65
EIGHTEENTH DISTR,ICT.
R.'. \Y.-'. If. A. DuneNo (118), D.'. D.'. G.'. II.'.
Name.
Town. No. Nane,
Town.
St. Johns. ,.,Stlllwater 118 Newport .. ... .Newport
Acacla . ... .. .. .Cottage Grove 184 Jasper ..,,..Rush Ctty
Zion .. .Taylors tr'alls 166 Garnet . .. .White Bear
Golalen Rule. . . . ... .. .Lakelanal
No. Name. Twn,
3 St. Paul. ......St. Paul
5 Anclent I/andmark. . . . St. Paul
163 Summlt ...,-..St.Paul
168 Braclen ........S1, Paul
171 Shekinah .....St. paul
NINETEENTH DISTBICT.
R.'. \'.'. Prrnn ]IcCILLUM (185), D.., D.'. G.., lI.'.
No, Nme.
Town.
185 Mialw'ay .. .. .St. Paul
190 Triune .. .. . .. .St. Paul
191 Mtzpah .South St. Paul
217 Capita,l City. .. ... .. ...St. Paul
TWENTIETH DISTRICT.
R.'. W.'. II. D. DrcrrxsoN (19), D.'. D. . G.'. tr[,:.
No. NA.me.
Town. No. Nme,
Town.
2 Cataract ,Minneapolls 160 Plymouth ,Mlnnea.polis
4 Hennopln .Minneapolls 185 Minnehaha ...,...Mlnneapolls
19 Minneapolis .......Mlnneapolls t76 Ark , .. .. .Mlnneapolis
112 Khurum ..Minneaoolis 187 Arcana, ...Mlnneapolis
TWENTY-FIRST
DISTRICT.
R.'. '!\r.'. CHARLES JAcKsoN (31), D.-. D... G... rr.'
Nr. Name, Twn. I No. Name.
Twn.
31 King Hiram, ...Jordan I 151 Chaska
44 Klngi Solomon. .. .. .. .Shakopee I t77 Rough Ashler. .,,,Belle Pla,ine
111 Car-ver ........Carver I
TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT.
R.'. W.'. Nnr-sorv HASSAN (42\, D... D.., G... I[.:.
No, Name.
Twn. No, Nme.
Town,
42 Ifope .Glencoe 158 Hector ,......Ilector
50 Temple ,. .Ilutchinson 195 Renville . .. .. .Renville
144 Blrd Islantl...,.. ...Birat Island 22O Olleia,
..Olivia
140 Guartllan ...,Brownton

18e81 Append,i,a. 97
TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT.
R.'. W.'. M. O. Sur,r,rvr.rs (11?), D.'. D... G... IVI.:
No. . Name, Town. I No. N&me. Town.
109 Sunset ...Montevldeo | 1BZ Appl€ton,.,..........Appleton
117 Granite .Granlte FaUs | 148 Lalieview ,..,Ortonvllle
TWENTY.FOURTH DISTRICT.
No
8p
89
104
134
Name.
Twn.
I{oyrard .Howard Lake
Golden Fleece. .. ..., ,Lltchfleld
Sharon .. .. .Willmar
Cokato .
. .. ., ..Cokato
No, Ncme. 1lown.
1.39 Orlon .Atwater
192 Crow River. .. ... . . . . .Belgrade
218 Gnlswold .......Dassel
No
120
752
153
L62
TWENTY-FIFTII DISTRICT.
R.'. \\r.'. J. BnrNrr,nsox (211), D.'. D.'. G.'. ill.'.
Name.
Town.
SE'ift ,
.Benson
Golclen Sheaf .. .Morris
X'rontier .Breckenrldge
I(odahya .......Browns Valley
Prescott ... ,. .Ilerman
No. Name.
l'own,
167 Agate .. .., ., ,Campbeill
180 Traverse . .. . Wheaton
211 !'riendshdp . . . . , . . . . . Graceville
219 Mt. Flermon, ,Ilancock
No
16
30
62
92
T\\IENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT.
R.'. \\/.'. Axorint'Dlvrs (95), D.... D.'. G.'. NI.'.
Nme.
'Iown. No. NeDe. Twn.
Monticello .Monticello 95 Sherburne . .Elk River
Anoka , ... ,, .. .Anoka 125 Winslow Lewis.., .......Osseo
Star .. .....,Rockfortl 135 Nelson ... .. .Buffalo
n'raternal ..Princeton
No
23
'R 7L
TWENTY.SEVENTE DISTRICT.
R.'. W.'. W. S. IIuwrrNcroN (182), D.'. D... G... M...
Nme. Twn. I No, Name. Town.
North Star. .St. Cloual | 93 Untty ...Sauk Rapicts
Crear 'Water. .. ..,. .Clearwater J 1TB plumb Line. ,.Iflmball prdtrie
Paynesvllle...New Paynesvllle | 182 Falr lfaven. .........Annanalale
I

98 Appmil,ilo. [18e8
TWENTY-EIGEIH DISTRICT.
R.'. W.'. Crus. S. Ar.r-nrv (60). D.'. D.'. G.'. I\f.'.
No. Name.
Torn.
60 Star ln the-West..Sauk Center
81 Constellatlon. .. ,.. ,Alexanalrla
145 Melrose ,......Melrose
159 Long Pralrie. .....Long Pra,lrle
No. Neme.
Iown'
102 Slncertty,.:....ViUard
174 VaUey ..,..'.Glenwood
180 Osakls .Osakis
No. Name. Town.
79 Palestlne ., ... .Duluth
181 Dalles .. . .
'. '. .Cloquet
18G Ionic
..Duluth
188 tr'ortltude ........Two Ilarbors
TWENTY.NINTH DISTRTCT.
R.'. Tv.'. S. L. ITRAZER (180), D". D.'. G.'. il".
No, Nime. Town.
... '. 'Tower
lb? Vermllllon
198 Eucltd ..'\!'est Duluth
208 ltasca, .Grand Rapials
229 ]o/ora .. 'Mora
THIRTIETH DISTRICT.
R.'. W.'. F. tr{. Suoor (213), D.'. D.. G..' M.''
No, Name. Town' I No. -Neme.
Town'
1oo Aurora .....nratnera 9b7 Crescent .'""""""'Staples
i;o Litii;-b';ir"........Ltttle tr'atls | 213 Mvstrc '.""""Aitk'ln
178 Anchor .. .. ' 'Royalton
I
THIRTY.FIRST DISTRICT.
R.', W,'. tr'. H. PETERsoN (126)' D.'. D..' G.'. il.''
No. N&me.
99 Corner Stone..'.. '
126 Moorheaal
169 Pierson .. .Barnesvllle
Twn. I No. Name. Town.
,..-ir^its I Zil pvansville . . ., .. .. .Evansville
THIRTY.SECOND DISTR,ICT.
R.'. '!V.'. Trrolr.{s MoRRrs (141), D"' D"' G"' I["'
No, Nare. - Town' t No' -Name'
TNn'
141 crookston ..Crootiliirn Zog qos-Yto1 """Fosston
1b0 Warren .....'..w"r""o I 212 Hauo.ck '''"''llallock
164 Norman ....,.....1aa, l ffO Argyle ' """"'Argvle

18e81 Append,in. 99
THIRTY-TEIR,D DISI}RICT.
R.', W.', Gpo. P. Drcrrusorv (113), D... D... G... M,..
No: Nme, ToNn. I No, Neme. Town,
50'lva,tertown ........Watertown | 1SZ Humboldt ....,young Amerlca
113 Excelsior .,-.Excelslor I ZOi vrayzata . . , . ... ,. ..-.Yf.ayzajtg.
THIRTY-FOUBTH DISTR,ICT.
R... W.'.'W. N. Monor,l (139), D... D... c... M....
No. Neme. Town, I No. Name, TNn.
106 MountTabor.. .Detrott | 1bT perharn ...,....peinim
139 Vernctale ...Verndale I 184 Shelt .....parkRa.piats
156 Wetlena . .. .. .'Wa,clena, I
And the said R.'. W.'. District Deputies are authoriz€d
to perform the duties and exercise the powers pertaining to
said officq within their respective districts, until the next
annual communication of the M.'. W,:. Grand Lodge of
Minnesota. unless otherwise orderecl.
Dated this 17th day of January, A. D. 1898, A... L... 8898.
Attest:
TH.MAS *o##oHI"*I;0.
A. T. STEBBTNS,
Gra,nd, Master.

100 Apponil,i,*. [18e8
APPENDIX H.
GRAND MASTERS AND GRAND SECRETARIES.
G_"^:::".:::: I "^*fi^gg:^^o I Aoo*"".. I "tH.g.:Sl'" I Aoonsss.
(EogtiEh sPorkiry.) |
Masrrr'
Arizona........'l.wm. F. Nlchols..lwlucox'.'.. I
e..l-r1199otr:
ert-e"s!........lc.c..tyere......,lrbrtsmdth"l
...;rlitttlea'ock.
-Britishclolum,blalI'.D.Mc,l-me...lvmouver."l
...lvrctmia.
lnhmq< Flint I Sr.n .Irre-n- - - -l . . ,lSu IEnClso,
6;;-;,ir:-......,..1w-. citmo......lBeamvlue. ..1J.-J.-Masn..-... ' lHamilton.
::i'#:,; ; : : . : | 8trr."[*f::: | ffiHf; ],: : : : : | #;-';,1?:TiJff. . . I Rru,.i;l".
,.....1.B@j. F. Biltm. lwilminston.
biJ.' oi cotumuio l tr4atlhew Tritnble.l w6htDg:ton' l
w*, F. sin-gletol' l
ws-hi ngton'
Finstand........ 'lPdnce of Wares. ' lIrcnalon.-. '.. 'lEdw'd J4tc+mnn'l+4"Soa .,,-
ARY.
New.M.enco..... rJonn '". -fi;i;:: l::::::.:.....1f,i;;iii..e;i:.. lSi"dffi. -=
*.Y9;H'lT.::l$I:l'."";fr'*rnn.lRodh6ter... lE. M. r,. Enrffi...l:\..y,YE5j
:'l !.'.'""""'l "';ohristcburch'
'.1 lweuster.....1 "'lRa'leisl'
. ..1 lcrEnd tr'orks l " ' |tr'argo'
I lYa:'muth... | ... lIIe,Uf#.
Siiii b*Jt*i...1i. i. e"i"n......lcotumbta" "lch*'.rDsl€bv' " ' Iohsleston'
n**"Px:?..:'lA'H"!J;"".*":'l:.*::::::lfff ;+J"fi'l'"Tir:1il'f
:::::::l .l | 'f"T,?"'
::l
"""'l 'l I t. I iiy.
Fifty tn Unltett Stats, three tn Grat Brltain, sYeD ln Cenada and frve in
Austra.lasla

8e8l Appenil,i,a. 101
APPENDIX I.
REPRESENTATIVES OF GRAND LODGES.
.
To. From.
Residence.
ft?#"""",i.'.: .:: . .'t;-"fii'l;;::: :: :l
Wshincton,,. lDist. Columbla,i
Sauk Center
Ccr.ter.
Mlnn@Irells.
St. Paul.
Rochester.
St. P&ul,
Mlnn@Irelis.
Wla.tervllle.
wlnona.
Albert S. B&tchellor iltttletm. . . . . . lN. Illamrlshlre.
John G. Mulrhcatl..'lPenntnston. , , ,l]I"w g9*9v. ..
,1.,,.. ........ .lNew Mextco...
New S. .wales.
New Yo.k. .. ..
Thos. -A,lex.
New Zealanal. .
Alphonso Barto' . .
Oldai,
Pr€gton,
St, PauI.
tlestttDgs.
New Ulm.
Stllls'oter.
Mlnu@Irc]ls.
. Paul.
PreBtaD.
B. EaDth City.
Clear 'WaJter.
Paul.
llwater.
Ilenry R. Wells. .
P. L. wlluems.....
EdrwirlWheelock..,.
Dr. .wm. D. Illnchotriffe..
II. Pleasan'ts..
,Louis zleBler'.......
'Sramuel D. Enale. . .
.'w'. vI. Psry.;.....
Selt La,k€ CltY Utah....... .. ,
Cambrltlge. . . . Vemont......
Vlcjoria..,....
Ilol,tlns..... . .. VlrBinla...,,..
Spokane Falls. Washington.,.
Mltttlleway...
Eagle.....,. '
West Virednta,
' '
3:arth Cirty.
lnneapolls.
Iowa antl KeDtuolw have abollsheal the system'

I
INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS.
irANtlAF,Y, 189a.
P.aoE
Abstract of Retunns. .. .. .. .. .35, 74
Address of GTa.nal Master. ... .. . 14
Al'ma, Lodge No. 131,...........20
Arrlboy Lodge No. 193. ... .. .. .19, 50
Appendlx A, Eleotive Ofncers.. 67
B, Dlrectory of I{alges... ., . 68
C, A.bstraot of Retu,rns...... 7+
D, Pay Roll .. .....,80
E, Lodges Alpha,betically Arranged
. ,.. ..., ,., 84
X', Locetion of Loclg*.. .. .. 8d
Decea,sed Brebhren ,. .. .. . . .. 87
G, Distriots and DistrictDeputy
Gnantl Masters.,..... 92
II, Granal Mastss a.nal Gra,nd
Secretaries . .. ....101
I, Represdrtatives of Grand
Lodges .. ... ....102
J, Report on Corrmpondence.lo3
Appeals .... .3+,52
Appoin'tetl Officers ... .. . 5i
Assistant Grand Secretaries.... 3
Board of Custodians. .. .. .. ,. ,23, 56
By-Laws ,...15,34
CbEri'ta,ble Funds Disbursetl..30-36
Ctlartere Granted ...,.. 41
Oharters, new . .. . .. ' . .. 34
Circulars l,ssued . .. . . .. 34
Commdttec, Sta.nding' . ... .4, 13, 57
Speoia,l ......33
Consolidatlon of Lodges.. . .. .. .. 2I
Regulartions for . .. .. ....... 22
Custodians of 'Work. .. ....., .23, 46
Deceased Brethren ..,...,.26, 43, 87
Decisions .. ..17, 45
Disbursements of x'und's...'.. .36, 37
Dlspens&tions-New Lodges...15, 3{
Spectal .. .. . 16
Distingutsheal Vlsitor.. . ' ' .. .. .. . 33
Dlstrlct Dsputies ....24, S2
Duplloate Ch€.nter\s . ' .26' 36 '
Electrion orf Grand Lodge Officers 45
Exempllflca,tion of 'Work. .. . .23, 39
Fires . .."......1?
Fnatern&l Relations . ., . .. . '. .21, 5+
Funeral Serwice .. '. . '. 54
Gramal Loal€ie Be8:ister. .. .. .. '.. 33
Grantl Lodge Intlex' ' ' .. .... '. .. 33
G,r'a,nal Represent&tives.12, 18, 5b, 101
Grand Secretary's ReDort,... .. . 33
Gr'a,nd Tr€asurer's Report... .. . 36
Insta.llatlon
.. .. . 5d
P.rGE
In'troduation of N. C. Gtffin
Gra.ntl Ma-ster of Y/isconsin. 33
Lodgc Constirtuteal . ,. ..., ,. .14,34
Masnia Insurance ............. 42
Ofrcers Preirent .. .. .. , 4
Elsted ..... 45
Appointeat ...........55
Insta.lled .........,.. d5
Oration .. .. ,. . , . 58
Peru, Granal Loalge of . .. .. .. . .21, 43
Petitlons for Relief .......,.... 33
Presenta,tion of Apron.......... 31
Ratio of Growth.
ReceipLs . .. ... .,. . ,, .3d, 36
Rellef '. .......30,52
Remt, Grjlnd S*rdtary's Oflice.1ti, 42
Reports of Commi,ttiees on-
Addrss of Granal Master, .., 32
Anboy Lodge . ,.., ,. 50
Ancient Lantlmarks , ., ... ,. , 48
Appeals and Grievmces. .. . . 52
Appropriations .,.,.......... 51
Cretlentials . ... .. . . .. 4
Custodians ,..,......46
Drcemed Brethfen . .. .. .. . .. 43
X'inance ., .. . 42
ForeiBn Conrspondence . .. . 41
Fratemal Relations........., 54
Lodges U.'. D.'.............. 41
Masonic Jurisprudence .,, .. . 45
Pay RoU . ,. .... .. .. . 54
Relief . ......40
Resid'ue of Aaldress ......... 53
Retunns of Lodgss. .. .. .,. , . . 4ti
R.ough Ashler Loalge... ,. ., . 40
Resolutions Atlopted-
Masonic Insura,nce. ,. .. , 42
On IIse of Ciphers. ....... .. . 54
Peru ... ,,,,,,...,..,43
Symparthy for Brolher R. C,
Hine ... .. ,... ,. .. . 40
Rotu.':ls .... , .35, 46
Roug,h Ashler Loalg'e No. 1?7. .18, 40
Standlng Committees...,.,.4, 13, 55
Surbletti,ng Lodg'e Rjooms, .... . .. 17
Sympathy for Brother R, C,
Thanks .......,.56
Vlsltations ..... 20
W,ldows' and Orphan6' Fuird. .,. 38
\Vork Ex-lrnplified ,. .. ...... . ,23, 39
Wrongi Doing in Lodges...,..79,20

'i
FORBIGN CORRESPONDI]NCE.

INDE}X TO R,EPOR,T ON F.OREIGN OORTRESPONDDINCE.
1
3
3
4
D
8
I
10
11
12
a4
16
19
20
2-1,
23 ,4
?J7
,9,
32
32
34
36
38
N
42
43
46
48
lYyoming, 1897. . .
49
51
53
64
D5)
56
ot
60
61
63
63
65
66
67
68
69
70
TL
72
74
76
t,
80
81
83
89
91
93
9-1
-c.o"dr,
New South wales anct South Australia not recelved.

APPX]NDIX I(.
FOR,EIGN COR,R,ESPONDENCI'.
To the M.'. W.'. grand Lorl,ge of Minnesota:
Your committee on foreign correspondence has received
and examined the follor'ving grand lodge proceedings:
ALABA}IA, 1896.
The seventy-sixth annual cornmunication u-as held at
tr{ontgomery, Dec. lst and 2tl; M.:. W.'. G. P. Ilarrison,
Grand tr{aster. Two hundrecl and forty-nine lodges representedl
three hundred and seventy-flve on the r.oll. Six past
grand masters present, our representative among the
nurnber.
Two dispensations for new loclges; three dorrnant lodges
revivecl. I\{embership reportecl eleyen thousand, o,ne hundred,
ancl thirteenl gain eight hundred and eighty-eight.
Ministers of the gospel seyen hunalrecl and sixty-ninel loss
thirtj'-seven. Receipts $5,296.78.
The following were among the approved decisions:
7, That a masouic obligation taken by a party under an assumed
name is as binding upon him as if talien in his proper uarne.
14. 'l'hat a grand mastel has no right to glant a dispensation to
fllI a vacancy eaused in the office of s'orshipful naster whilst either
the senior warden's or juliorn'arden's statiou is fllletl by a dull'
elected ancl installed oficer:.

Appcnd,i,n.
F8e8
17. 'l'hat a profane resicling in the jur:isdiction of this grand
Iotlge cannot be made a mason in a foleign jur:isdictiol without the
consen't of the lodge within whose jur:isdiction he resicles having flrst
been obtained.
25. that a ptofane rnay pleseut his petition for initiation to the
Iodge of his choice, though he resides iu the jurisdiction of rnothel
lodge, and the lodge r:eceiving suc{h petitioD and couterrtng a degl'ee
or.degrees wit'hout obtaining the inforuratiort required' by article six,
section thirteen, of the constitution, is lielilc to tlle lodge having jur:isdiction
fol the fees.
No. 1? is in accord with what is termed the American
systern, consequently good law. No. 25 was not approYed
by the committee on masonic jurisprudence, but that portion
of their report n'as reiectecl by the grand loclge. 'I'he
conflicting rulings therefore stand upol, the recorcl. 'I'he
matter of fees in Alabama seerns paramount to all other
considerations.
The committee on trust fund reported the purchase of
a lot for S9,?50, upon rvhich it is proposetl to builcl a masonic
ternple; a gavel maale fron the m'agnolia tree planted by
George Washington at llount Vernon was forwartlecl by
Miss Leila llerbert, one of the vice regents of the ladies'
association; the Wisconsin relief proposition was referred
to a special committee, to report next year I the Maine
proposition for uniform legislation upon rejected canclidates
was referred to the committee on masonic jurispmdence,
which was granted further time to consider it; a set of
gavels was accepted upon behalf of the students of the A.
& lI. Colleg6 at Auburn; the trust funcl was reported at
fi22,637.85, in addition to the lotl an alphabetical index to
the code was presentecl by a brrother antl orderecl printecl;
the matter of raising funds for the }Iount Vernon Association
was referred to the lodges; and a testimonial rl'as voted
to the retiring gr4nd master.
[he report on foreign corlesponalence was subrnitted by
Bro. P. J. Pillans, the veteran reYiewer and our representative.
Of lfinnesota he writes:
Br:o. Irving Todd again macle the repor;t ott correspondenoe in a
very condensecl, yet pleasant, ntanner. Alabama for 1894 receives
due attention.

18e81
Append,i,u.
\\re rvere much pleasecl .lvith the social gaflreriug of the }lasonic
Yeterans' Associa.tion; meetings Iike these heep alive the love of the
order', and may yet lead to a cultivation of the social feature in
loclges.
We don't like the altogether too common term, our. order.
The masonic fraternity is a so,ciety, an institution, and not
a mere grade or decoration, ail the monitors and ahimau
rezons to the contrary notwithstanding.
M.'. W.:. J. A. Bilbro, Gadsden, Grand }Iasterl R..,
W.'. H. C. Armstrong, I{ontgomery', r.edlected Grand S.ecretaryl
Bro. P. J. Pillans, Belknap, comrnittee on foreign corresponalence.
ARTZONA, 1996.
The fifteenth annual communication was held at Tncson,
Nov.10th, l1th, and 12th, M.1. IM.:. A. L. Grow, Grand Master.
Ten lodges representecll eleven on the roll. Six past
grand masters present,
Three dispensations for new lodges. tr{embership five
hunclred and sixty-nine; gain sixty-six. Receipts Sg41.
The action of the grand master in granting a dispensation
to a lodge to act upon petitions with only six merubers
present was not approvecl, although the business transacted
was confirmed as being done in good faith, and a pr.oposition
to exempt all masons from the payment of dues a.fter twentyflve
years was vetoed by the committee on jurisprutlenee.
There was no report on foreign correspondence.
'I't.'. W.'. S/'. Ir. Nichols, 'Willcox. Grand trIasterl R.:.,
W.'. G. J. Roskmge, Tucson, re€lected Grand Sei:retarr-.
AR,KANSAS, 1896.
t"
The fifty-seventh annual communication was helcl at Little
Rock, Nov. l7th and 18th, M... W... A. G. Washburn,
Grand Master. Three hunclred and seyenty_three lodges
representedl four hunclred and thirty_nine on the "6tt,
Eleven past grand masters presentl our represeutative absent.

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Seveu dispensations for new lodgesl one chalter arrested,
one surrendered, and one restoredl one lodge defunct'
Ilembership thirteen thousancl, t\r'o hundrecl, antl sixty-four I
loss one hundred ancl flfty-ser-en. Receipts ff8,257'75'
An acldress was delivered by Bro. J' T' Hicks, grand orator,
upon cipher ritualsl a comrnittee of past grand masters
n,as named to lisit Bro. S. \\r. \\/illiams, past grand master,
detaiuecl at home by ill health; the \\risconsin relief proposition
was not approvecl; the Maine five year limit of rejections
was concurred in; the proper nanner of wearing the apron
in the several degrees was clefined, the fellow craft with the
corner turnecl up insteacl of the uraster mason as with us,
and in the opinion of your com'ruittee Alkansas is right and
I\finnesota wrong; a college scholarship was acceptecl, the
award to the daug'hter of a deceased brother to be determined
by a voting contest at the next annual sessionl and
an appropriation of $500 u'as matle torvarcls the deflciency
in the current expenses of the ternple.
Bro. S. H. Davidson forwarcled his usual report on foreigl
correspondence, in which trfinnesota for some reason
does not appear.
]I.'. \V.:. C. C. A;iers, tr't. Smith, Grancl trfaster; R"'
W.:. Fay lfempstead, Little Rock, redlectecl Grand Secretary;
Br;o. S. II. Davidson, Evening Shade, chairrnan of the
committee on foreign correspondence.
' BRrrrsH coLUl{BrA, 1897.
The twentS -lifth annual communication was helcl at Victoria,
June 17th and 18th, M. 1. W. "
Alex' Charleson, Grand
Ma,ster. Seventeen lodges representedl twenty-four on the
roll. Fire past grancl masters presentl our representative
absent.
Membership trvelve hundrecl antl forty-tn'o, with two
loclges not reporting' Receipts S1,832.50.
The cleath of Bro. Ilarcus Wolfe, past grand master and
chairman of the committee on foreign correspondencer was
announced.
The sum of S314 was contributed try the loclges ancl forwarcled
to the sufrerers in Inclia; clivine service was at'

I 8e8l
Append,i,u.
tended, with sermon by Bro. J. A. Logan, grand chaplain;
an adclress of congratulation to Queen Victoria was adopted;
the Wisconsin relief proposition w'as rejecteal; and a
banquet s'as tenderecl by the local lodges.
Blo. W. A. De \Volf Smith subpittecl the report on foreigr
correspondence, a well written document, from which we
cull the following:
An aclmilable olation rvas cleliyered by Bro. L. ll. Barto, grand
ol:ttof.
Bro. hving Todd, assistant grand secretaly ancl enthor of 'Iodd's
Digest, is respoDsible for the leport on foreign corlespoudence. The
ploc.eecfings of tifty-seven gtand lodges aic r:evierved, ineluctiug British
Colum.bio for 1896.
Iil/e may say right here, Bro. 'Ioddl rrs one of the committee that
reportecl on the \lrisconsin Droposition, thai rl-c bad about ten minutes
in 'vYhich to cousider t/he mattel, ancl at casual glaDce sa\Y Dothing
objectiolable in it. Siuce then, lroweYer, further readiug has
enhlgecl our' mincl, ancl our vote is now oD the other sicle.
l\I.'. W.'. E. D. l\{cT,aren, Vancouver, Granal il{asterl \r.'.
W.'. W. J. Quinlan, Victoria, reelected Grand Secr"etaryl
Bro.'W. A. De Wolf Smith, New Westminster, chairman of
the committee on foreign correspondence'
CALIFORNIA, 1896.
The forty-seventh annual communication was lield at
Sau Francisco, Oct. -lSth to 17th, il.'. W.'. E. N[. Preston,
Grand Master. Two hundrecl ancl twenty-eight loclges repre'
sentedl two hunclned and sixt)' e1 the roll. Eight past
grand masters presentl our representative absent.
Two clispensations for new lodges. trfembership eighteen
thousancl, two hundred, and eight; gain seven lrundled and
seventy-seven. Receipts $19,925.60.
The following are anong the approvecl decisions:
3. Lotlge funds cannot be used eithct'to pulchase jes-els for retiring
officers or: to purchase portraits of such ofrcer to ornament
the n'alls of a loclge room.

Append,in.
It 8e8
4. A letiliug naster has no right to rlernanrl or receive flom the
funcls of Jris lodge anJ' sum l'hatevel in letulu for his services as
installing oficer of his successol in ofrce.
11. tr{asonic eDrbleDrs nust not be plirtecl upon a ball ticket.
19, The act of eremating the body of a deceased muLson does not
constitute a urasonic bulial. The petforniance of the celeruonies of
onr ritnal fol burial'n'oulcl not be apptopriate on such au occasion.
The grancl rnaster announced that the French lodge at
Los Angeles had return€al its charter to France, and that
he hacl authorized the healing of its members, the happy
termination of a local schism'
An application for a dispensation to establish an English
speaking lotlge in Paris was properly refusecl as a Yiola'
tion of the larv of exclusive juristliction.
The reports of the boarcls of relief shon' that San Francisco
expentlecl $12,5?7.47, Los -A.ngeles $3,442.36, Oaklancl
$1,?90.55, Sacramento S1,053'46, San Diego ff781.25' and
Stockton $609.75. Four cases were from tr{innesota at $375'
910 of which has been refuncled. Bro. W. Il" Dickerson, of
Ark No. 1?0, Minneapolis, and Bro. G' IL Butler, of Sincerity
No. 161, Villard, were buried with masonic honors.
Owing to illness the oration of Bro. Jacob Voolsanger
was not fur:nishetl for publication; the corner stone of the
masonic home at Decoto was laid the second day in ample
forml the use of the term masonic x'as prohibited to any
one except under the control of the grand lodge, called out
by a cemetery association at San tr'ranciscol $8,900 were
appropriated to the six boards of relief; the grand loclges
of New Zealand. and Victoria were recognizecll the Maine
juristliction proposition was not concurred inl two lodges
were permitted to consoliclatel the annual appropriation of
$480 to Brno. J. A. Tutt, past grand master, was continuecll
the lodges \rere requ€sted to subscribe a per capita tax of
$1 for the beneflt of the home, payable quarterly; a committee
on ritual was appointecl, to revise and restore the
work as originally adopted in 1864; and a jewel was presented
to the retiring gra"nd master.
Bro. 'W. A. Davies submittecl another of his excellent reports
on corresponclence, n'ith the following allusions to tr{innesota:

18e81
Appenil,in.
\Ve think there shoulcl be provision ilade for furnishing etery
affliated mason with a copy of his gland lodge proceedings, that
woukl satisfJ' the cr.aving for masonic intelligence and prove the
greatest educatol of the fraternity.
'f'4re report on correspondence is pleseuted b)' Bro. lrving 'I'odd,
who reviews the doings of ffty-fi'r"e grand lodgcs il au iuteresting
repolt of less than one hundrecl pages. \Ye linew him fot: e condenser
of distinction, but his astringent qualities surl.rrise us, Of
course it's good, and that's 'n'hy he shouldr't shrink it so.
M.t. W.'. W. T. Lucas, Santa'l{aria, Grand }Ia'ster; V"'
W.'. George Johnson, San Francisco. reelected Grand Secretaryl
Bro. W. A. Davies, San Francisco, chairman of the
committee on correspondencc.
coLoR.ADO, 1897.
'lhe thirt)'seventh annual cornrnunication s'as held at
Denver, Sept. 21 st and,22d., R.'. W.'. Croms'ell Tucker as
Grand trfaster. Eighty nine loclges representecll ninety-one
on the roll. Seventeen past grantl masters present' our representatiYe
among the number.
Two dispensations for new loclges; one charter arrested
and one annullecl. tr{embership seven thousancl, three hundred,
and thirty-flve; gain seventy-eight, Receipts fi7,214.35'
A message of sympathy was forwarded to the grand master,
sick at home.
Among the approvecl decisions axe found the following:
1. No lepresentative to the gtand lotlge or grand lodge ofrcer
tlaveling on a pass is entitletl to mileage.
3. No lodge shall afiiliate or aclmit as a visitor a Drason hailing
from anrl made in any lodge charteretl by the Gran Dieta of Mexieo,
6. So long as a man is physieally qurrlilied and of s6und mind,
he is not debarred by reason of old age fro- becotling a mason.
An interesting and scholarly oration on the Antiquity of
Freemasonry was delivered by Bro. J. W. Johnson, grand
oratorl the charter of a subordinate lodge s'as annulled for
harboring an expelled mason from lowal the flnaace committee
asked. for further time to consider the delayed report
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memorial reported that Ure Grancl Lotlge of Virginia would
undoubtetlly take charge of the exercises antl formulate a
suitable programrne; the third degree was confen'ed upon
a grandson of the grancl tyler, the several stations being
fillerl by past glancl mastersl a special committee was appointed
to visit a n'orthy brother who had just passed his
one hundreclth birthtlay; and a jewel was ordered for the
retiring grand master.
An able report on corqespondence was again presented
by Bro. L. N. Greenleaf, flbm which we quote the following
complim enta r'1- paragraPhs :
Bro. L. R. Bafto, glancl olator:, delivelerl' an ttble olation, urging
upon the brethten the importauce of rnain'1-aining tJ-re high leputation
ryhich masouy llas inherited from the past'tln'l especially in emboctying
its principles in their daily liYes.
Bto, IrYing Todd conclenses a verJr' ilrterestirlg report on corresponrlence
within the limit of eighty-six 1-rages, in rvhich he su'nuratizes
the rloings of flfty.seven granctr loclges, Color:aclo for 1896
leceiving tl'o pages of his limitccl space' one of rvhich is given to
extlacts from oul reDort.
Bro. Greenlerrf closes n'ith a digest of decisions, a protest
against the publication of unsarrory details in appeal cases,
another chapter on masonic antiquity, and an ode to tr{exican
masonry.
N.'. \\'.'. Croms.ell Tucker, Grantl tr{aster'I R". \V.'. E. O.
Parmelee re€lected Grancl Secretaryl Bro. Ir. N. Greenleaf,
ehairman of the committee on correspondencel all of
Denyer.
CONNECTICUT, 1897.
The one hundred and ninth annual comtnuuication was
helcl at New Elaven. Jan. 20th' ancl 21st, trf.'. W.'. J. H.
Srelsh, Grand l{aster. One hundrecl and ten lodges represented;
one h-undred and eleven on the roll. Ele't'en past
grand rnasters presentl oul representative absent.
trIembership sixteen thousand, eight hunclred, and thirteenl
gain one hunclred and eighty-one. Il,eceipts $11,690.45.
The portraits are of the grand master and Bro. Ephrainr
I{irby, first grancl secretalJ'.

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The death of Bro, E. B. Rowe, past grand master, was
announced.
fhe following was among the three approvdd decisions:
1. A member cannot be dr:opped frotrt tire loll at his own request.
He can only be dropped fi'om thrl roll for uon-paJ'ment of
dues.
The following new legislation was enacted:
Resol'tcr\,'Ihat any lodge nay strike frorn the roll tlle name of
any brothet rvho has not been heald fi:otu the seven preceding years'
The report on correspondence was made by the grand
secretary, who devotecl four pages to Minnesota. Ile says:
An eloquent oratior on the Spirit of i\lasoury rvas deliverecl, by
the granrl orator, Bto. Robert It'olbes. \Ye co1,ry the closing pottioD.
An interesting ::oport on oolrespondencc is preseDted by Bro.
Irving Todrl, which includes the proceetlings of fifty-tlrree grand
lodges; Conneeticut receives favorable notit:e'
trf.:. lM.'. G. t\. I(ies, Norwich, Grantl Masterl Ii". W.'.
J. H. Barlow, Ilartford, reelected Grand Secretarl', and cortinued
as cornrnittee on masonic correspondence.
DELAWARE, 1897.
'I'he ninety-first annual communication was heltl at lVilmington,
Oct.6th and 7th, M.'. W.'. J. P. Lukens, Grand
Mas.ter. Twenty-one loclges on the roll. Set'en past grand
masters presentl our representative absent.
Membership two thousand, one hundred, and twentysix:
gain forty-nine. R,eceipts ff1,220.50.
The port4ait is that of the grand master'
The grand master complained that the cost of the annual
dinners hatl increased from S99.39 in 1886 to8275.47 in 1896'
and recomrnencled tliat they be conflned in future to members
of the grand lodge ancl their guests from other jurisdictions,
which was adopted. Srhy not cut them off altogether?
The committqe on masonic home again reportecl adversely
for flnaucial reasons; antl a jel'el rvas presentecl to the
retiring grand master.

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The usual brief report on foreign correspondence was
prepared by Bro. L. E[, Jac]

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roll. Ten past grand master's presentl our representative
absent.
Membership five thousand, one hundred, and eighteenl
gain one hunclrecl and sixty-eight. Receipts, S4,852.10.
The grand secretary was preyented from attend'ance by
sickness, his first absence since 1875.
The committee on new masonic temple reported in favor
of purchasing a site, to be paid for by a per capita tax of
lifty cents per month, ancl the proceedings from 1811'to 1845
inclusive were ordered printed.
At the installation comraunication the death of Bro.
R, W. Best, past grand master, was announcedl a jewel was
presented to the retiring grand master ancl a gold watch
to the grancl lecturer.
The report on foreign correspondence x'as submittecl by
the veteran grand secretar;', fr.om whiph the follou'ing paraglaph
is taken:
The leport on corlespondence, of eighty-eight pages, was presented.
by Past Grancl }faster Ifring ,Iodri. in rl-hicb the Distl'ict of
Oolumbia for 1894 ::eceiyed a Short revien'of less flran a page, quite
our shale,
Uncler the head of Vireinia he remarks:
\\re rem,alk that'in our. flfty-six yeals' eriper,ience in rnasonly lr'e
have been familiar .'n'ith pubtic instailations, ancl we have ner-er
heard of a single instanee of any harin lesulting flrelefrom, bu,t, on
the contrary, much beneflt has grown out of every such occasion. It
is a rery olal custom in masonrlr, and the objections ther.eto are
modern and are the result of a bigo'try {r'hich is foreign to ilre very
spirit of rnasonr,y.
tr{.:. W.'. trIatthen''frimble, Grand llasterl R... W.:. W.
R. Singleton redlected Grand. Secretaryl both of Washington.
FLORIDA, 1897.
The sixty-eighth annual communication n'as held at Jacksonyille,
Jan.20th and 21st, M.:. W.'. J. \\r. Boyd, Grand
tr{a,ster. One hunclred ancl thirty-six lodges represented;

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one hundretl and fifty-four on the roll. Nine past grand.
masters present, ilcluding our representative.
Three dispensations for new lodgesl two charters sur'
rendered. r\Iembership four thousand, three hundretl, and
ninety-three; gain fifty-four. Receipts S7,138.93.
The portrait is that of the grand master.
An amendment to the constitution was adopted, giving
all past grand rnastels the right to vote for grand officersl
tbe bonded indebtedness of the grand lodge was reported
a1.ff24,600; the charity box was spread for the relief of a
blind brother; an able oration.was clelivered by Bro. R' EI.
Weller, grand. oratorl a. gavel made of native wood was
presented to the grancl master in behalf of au absent
brother': the committee on revisiou of constitution and
regulations announied the completion of their n'orlil a
jr:wel was orclered for the retiring grand masterl the past
masteCs degree was conferred upon thirty-four masters
electl ancl the special assessment of fif$' cents per capita
was continuecl for five years.
There was no report on foreign cor"respondence.
If.'. W.:. J. M. Hilliard, Pensacola, Grancl trIaster; R.'.
W.'. \\r. P. \Vebster, Jacksonville, re€lected Grancl Secretary.
GEORGTA, 1896.
The one hundretl and tenth annual contmtttrication rvas
helcl at l\Iacon, Oct.27th and 28th, trI.'. \\/.:. J. P. Shannon,
Grand lvlaster. T[ree hundred and eighty-niue lodges represented;
four hunclred aud four on the roll. Tn'o past
grand masters present.
Seven dispensations for nen' lod'gesl one charter forfeited.
Membership seventeen thousand, three hundlecl, and
thirty-eight; gain four hundred and seventy-nine. Receipts
$17,338.75.
Fifty-four decisions were reported, of local interest onlyl
an amendnent proposing a retluctiou of mileage to five
eents each way was laid upon the table; the grancl master
was thankecl by a rising vote for ilispatching the business
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reducing expeuses $1,200; the salaty of the grancl secretary
was leduced flom $1,500 to S1,300, with the $3C0 for stenographer
lopped off1 an amenclment rras acloptecl prohibit--
ing any lepresentative from drawing tnore in rnileage and
$172.60 for this item during the yearl the grand treasurer
and grand ,secretary were authorizecl to borrow $5,180'13 to
meet the deficit in current expenses; the committee on for'-
eign colresponclence v'as cut down from three at S150 to
one mernber at $50, the report to be printed in the proceedings
only; a jewel was votetl to the retiring grand master;
and the session closecl with the ten cents mileage each way
remaining in'tact, although the railroacls were thanketl for
a reduction in rates.
The report on foreign corresponclence was the joint work
of Bros. W. S. Ramsaut', A. Q. trIoody, and W' E. l{umforcl.
Of l{innesota the Iatter saYs:
The gland tlastel's addtess s'as cleliver:ed at the aftelloou sessioD
and covers thirteen pages of t)re ploceedilgs, alrcl tleals with the
subjects it treats in a very scnsible antl business lilie rvay' His
opening rr'olcls hale the ling of good cheer', anal r:e ate glad to copy
them because of this.
Devotion to the highest and best intelests of l'omanlrood as well
as rnanhoocl, is masonr;"g cardinal virtue, and but Glanrl r\{astet of
trfinnesota lecognizes this trrrth in the renali[ion of ]ris pointetl, blave
decision. \Ye only pray that his interprctation of rnasonic duty in
such cases rraJ' rneet the appr:oyal of the craft at large'
It seerns that }{innesotb masonry has hacl sorne tronble 'lvith
smart Alecks, n'rho l'oulcl fain go conttitly to the beautiful traditions
of fresmasonry in trying to improYe on the wisdorn of the ages
by the intloduction of innoYations into the ancleDt eelemonies' Of
this the gland mastel feelingly antl touchingly speaks.
The foleign collespondence corers eighty-eight lrages ancl is
l'ritten by Br-o. Irring Todd, l'ho seems to bc a retela[ reporter.
I{e tlcvotes a little oler a page to Georgil.

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M.'. W,:. J. 'W. Taylor, Luthersville, Grand tr{aster; R.'.
W.'. A. II. Wolihin, r\[acou, re€lected Grand Secretaryl
Bro. 'W. S. Ramsay Dublin, committee on foreign correspondence.
189?.
The one hundrecl ancl eleventh annual cotrmunicatiou
n'as held at lfacon, Oct. 26th, 27th, and 28th, lI.:. \\r... J. \\r.
Taylor, Grand trfaster. Three hundred and ninety-eight
lodges representecll four hundred. and eleven on the roll.
Two past grand masters present.
Three dispensations for new loclges; two charters reviyed.
and one forfeited. trfembership eighteen thousand,
one hundred, and eiglrty-three; gain eight hundred and
sixty-six. Receipts fi17,755.75.
The death of Bro. A. IL Wolihin, grancl secretary, was
announced.
Among the approved decisions we find the following:
1. A mason is not required to divulge the ploceedings of flre
grand jury while serving hs such, though zr brother be ind,icted.
trfasonry should not eonfliet with the laws of the land.
4. A loclge in Georgia ca,unot waive julisdiction to a lodge in
I\Iexico, The Grand Lo'dge of G'eor.gia does not recognize the Gr:and.
Lodge of Mexico.
8. A lotlge cannot elect other thatr one of its rnembers to the
office of worshipful master.
Bro. W. A. Wolihin was appointed grand secretary to
succeed his deceased father, a commendable selection; memorial
services were held for the late grand secretary and a
fund stafted for a monumentl an appeal was directed to be
made to the civil au@orities to reconsid.er the proposed taxation
of all lodges for the past twenty yearc; the revised.
constitution was submitted and adopted; a touching letter
from Bro. S, D. Irvin, past grand master and a member of
the grand loclge for fifty years, was read regretting his inability
to be present, and resolutions of sympathy were extended
in his affiiction; the two co,mmittees on charters
were consolidated; a committee to consider their, financial
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of district conventions was recommendedI an amendmeut
reducing the mileage one-half failed to receive a two-thirds
to hold memorial exercises over their dead, after the burial
of the body.
I3ro. W. S. Rarnsay prepared the report on foreign correspondenee
alone this year, an improvement upon the previous
tripod arrangement, accorcling to our notions. Minnesota
is complimented in the following paragraphs:
In his annua,l addr€ss Grancl lUaster Lawless congr:atulates the
craft that in spite of tlre general depressio[ rnasonry has flourished.;
that there has been an increase in me,rnbership and signs of prospelity.
I{is ad.drcss covers nineteen pages, and is a, ver-y enteftaining
paper.
R.'. W,,. Blo. L. R. Barto, grand olator, delivered an excellent
oration, futrl of sounrf sensc and plactical ideas.
Bro. IrviDg 'I'odd pleasantly revie'rved most of the grand loclges.
His leport cousists of all the most impottart part of tlre proceedings,
a greater Bart of n'hich is clippecl,, but he selects well and cornments
failly. IIis report covers eighty-seven pages. Geolgia r.eceives het
nsual coulteous notice ancl kindly greeting.
The conunclrnm as to where an entereal apprentice can be
tried has been answered elsewhere in this report.
The status of }lexican masonry is thus referred to under
Colorado:
If these rvotlteD ale cla.ndestine made Dtasons, so are the men,
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the same celerno[ies, r'eceived t]le same secrets, ha,ve the same mode
of recognition; if one is iu:egular the other of necessity must be'
\\re have rvatchetl tlre progless of this irYestigatiou l'ith a great
cleal of intelest since application'n'as lilst r,ade to'Iexas for reeognition,
and fully agree rvith Bro. Parvin, of Iol'a, in.his €opose of
last year,
Lrnder Iowa he becomes a conYelt to Bro. Pan'in's later
argument, antl adtls:
\\re are now convincecl ancl ale n'illing to extenal fr:atelnal recognition
to the Dieta'
If Bro. Ramsay intends keeping in line with Bro. Parvin
upon this or any other question he will have to step around
right lively.
There is a suspicion of tloubt, howeYer, expressed un'ler
Kansas, for he says:
JYe rfere in hopes flhat Bro. ltiller rvoultl thtorv sorle new light
onllexicanmasouy,asl(alsaslradrecognizecltlreGlanDiefuIlast
year. IIe clefencls the position ga
of Bro' Rob-
Uins, al1d quotes and commends
otr'trIexican
l\fasouy, but the rvhole matter is
shatlow that
we fountl it.
M.'. .W.'. J. W. Ta;'Ior, LuUrersville, redlected Grancl
Masterl R.'. W.'. W. A..Wolihin, Macon, Grand Secretaly;
Bro. W. S. R.amsay, Dublin, committee on foreign correspondence,
TDAHO, 1896.
The twenty-ninth annual communication was held at
Boise, Sept. Sth, 9th, and 10th, M.:. W.'. I. S. Weiler, Grand
Master. Twenty-four lodges represented I twenty-seYen on
the roll. Six past gra.ncl mastgrs ancl our representative
present.
Tu'o clispensations for new loclges. Membership eleven
hunclretl antl fifty-twol gain sixty-eight. Receipts $1,403'30'
The portrrrits are of the grancl master ancl two past grand
rnasters.

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The death of Bro. Augustine flaas, grancl tyler ancl flrst
senior grand l.arden, was annorrnced.
Among the approved decisions appears the following:
3. I{ust 'n"e recognize as a mason's dntrghter one whose husband
is a profane but n'hose faither is a masiol ltason, but living apart
from his family? I anst'eled that the rela,tionship of father anal
daushtel never ceasecl,
The adjustrnent of a claim of $102.50 against Nicollet
Lodge No. 54, trtinnesota, for the relief of a brother n'ith a
broken leg, was reportecl.
The grand naster officially announced that the proposed
amenahnent to the constitution depriving past masters of
their membership in the grand. loclge had been rejected, ancl
that making the deputy grand m&ster an elective instead of
appointive ofiicer had been adopted. \Yith one hundred and
forty past masters on the roll only nineteen were reportecl
present at the session, but it can be readily understood why
a majority of the lodges 'r'oted against approval. Sooner or
later the pruning process will have to be inaugurated, and
the longer it is delayed the more intense the struggle neces-
Saril;' becomes.
The original tin jewels of Placer Lodge No. 3 were donated
to the grand lodge ancl placed among its archivesl the
plan of holding a school of instruction prior to the annual
communications was atlopted in' lieu of visitations by the
grand lecturerl the attention of sister grand lodges was directed
to frauclulent or irresponsible life insurance associations
in their jurisdictions bearing the name masonicl a
committee man was named upon the proposecl Washington
memorial I thanks u'ere returned to the Grand Lodge of
Ilungary for an invitation to their millennium celebrationl
the subordinate lodges were authorized, to observe Memorial
Day without dispensation I the grancl secretary was instruoted
to compile the d.ecisions ancl resolutions in force for publication;
the granrl loclges of Oklahoma antl Victoria were
recognizedl loclge blanks were orderecl to be furnished. free
of cost; the annual'visit to the penitentiary was made; and
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The report on foreigrr correspondence was again prepared
by the grand secretary, who observes:
\Ire note n'ith pleasure the attenclance of II.'. I\r.'. G. H. Davis,
past grancl rnaster of Idaho.
\\re nost healtily eldorse the granrl master's pronouncecl riervs
on masouic politiciars, and cannot refrain from clipping.
Bro. .Irving a'odd presentecl the report ou cou'espondence, teviewilg
iu his usual excellent st5'lg t.hs proceedings of fifty-flr'e
grand. Iodges. Idaho rvas overlooked.
Not overlooliecl, but receiYed
yeat.
Under .\labarna appears the
graph:
too late for revierv that
following truthful para-
\\re are perfectly in accord with his encrgetic vievs on the cipJrer
irnovation, s"hicl-r uenaces the very existeDce of this ancient and
honotable institutioD. There was a time \-hen lnrsons loved to come
together fol mutual intellectual ancl social iuprovernent. At those
rleetings, held fot iustruotion, mincls were directed into those fathouless
ch'annels of masonic linorvledge, thc result being the developrnent
of profounrJ. students of jruispruil,:tcc rrrd the highgr pelfectiorr
of ruasonic philosophy. 1'he ritual nras rvell lealned aud thor.
oughly explaired. 'Ihe art of clelirery was fully placticecl, in oralel
to attain that Dolish anal snoothness that lras charmed the ears of
'lru entire lodge. Now, vith this innovatiou, hov is it? 'Ihe meetings
are discontiDned, for vely few will come. 'Ihe stated meetings
are sparsely attended. Text books rem'ail closed. on dusty shelves.
The s'or:d julisprrrdence is scarce ]reard. outsicle of grand lodge.
WJry? Because each one bas a ciphel, and being able to leacl c.onsiders
it a ryaste of tine to follow' the. olcl plan. 'lYith a- sDra,ttedrg
gained from the infernal thing he imagines he linorvs aJI of masonry,
nud goes on his way, each clay becoming Iess and less indiffelent to
the glories and beauties of freenasonry' lt is a positive fact, blethlen,
that these keys s'ill sap our life blootl, if continueil.
Bro. E. P. Barnum, of Minnesota, appears in his roll of
honor, as among their grancl representatives who were found
on duty at their posts.
tr{.'. \\r.:. F. G. Mock, Nampa, Grand trfaster; R.'. W.'. C.
C. Steyenson, Boise, reelecteal Grand Secretary, and chairman
of the comrnittee on foreiga correspondence.

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1897.
The thirtieth annual communica-tion was held at Boise,
Sept. 14th, 15th, and 16th, tr{.'. W.'. F. G. trfock, Grand tr{aster.
Twenty-four lodges representecl; twenty-nine on the
roll. Eight past grand masters presentl our representative
absent.
tr{embership eleven hundred and seventy-fl've; gain tn'enty-three.
Receipts S2,810.60.
The portraits are of the grand master and tn'o past grand
masters.
Bro. Chrisiopher Diehl, of Utah, was an honored visitor;
a resolution was adopted requiring all non-affiliates to present
their petition and pay lodge dues within six months, or
have charges tif unm,asonic conduct preferredl a communication
from IJro. G. II. Davis, past grand master, was read
and flled; telegraphic greetings were exchangecl with the
Grand Lodge of tr{ontana; the Grand Lodge of New Zealand,
was recognized,; it was decided to have nothing to do with
tr{exican rnasonry for the presentl the Idaho trfonitor was
approvedl a reception and entertainment was given by the
local lodge; an amendment reclucing the fees for the degrees
from S50 to S35 was lostl a practical address was deliverecl
by Bro. W. P. Coulter, grancl oratorl and a signet ring was
presented by the reiiring grand master to be handed down to
his successors in office.
Bro. C. C. Stevenson submitted his tenth report on for.
eign correspondence, from lvhich the follo,n'ing extracts are
taken:
Oru r"ell beloved lrast grancl rnaster, G. II. Davis, l'as in attc.nrlalce,
arrd acted as cbairuran of rhc' co.mDrittee o.n deceased
lllethreD.
The learned reviel'er ancl autlro.l rf }fillesota's digsst, Bro.
lrviug Todd,, presentecl the report on toreign correspondence. He
quotes libenally, and gives a very careful lesume of the tlansactions
of the various glard bodies. Idaho fol 189J rvas treated kinrlly in a
short review.
M.:. W.'. G. M. Waterhousg '[Veiser, Grand Master; R...
TV.'. C. C. Steyenson, Boise, re0lected. Grand Secretary, and
continued at the head of the committee on foreign correspondence.

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rLLrNOrS, 1897.
The flfty-eighth a:rnual communication was held at Chicago,
Oct. 5th, 6th, and 7th, M, '. W.'. Owen Scott, Grand
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an ineffectua-I attempt to refer it to a special committee for report
next year, acloptecl by a nearly unanimous vote.
The grand loclge listeled to an excellent practical address by
the grand orator, IJ. R. Barto.
The leport on corrresDorrdence is, as usual, by l3ro' Irving 'I'odd'
whose newspaBer tnainiirg enallles him to compless a Yast amount
of information tlnal motite|wit into.a limiteal space.
If Bro. Robbins will consult our Digest he will fincl that
trials are conducted by a comrnittee appointecl for that pur'
pose. Our prohibition legislation, well it speaks for itself.
IIe infers that the Gran Dieta of trfexico is upon the
verge of dissolutionI notes that the action of a grand master
in cases of emergency is generally sustainecl, prerogati'v-e
or no prerogatiye; and scores Bro. P'arvin ancl the Grand
LodgJof Iowa soundly for turning tail upon the question of
recognizing Mexican masonrY.
M.:. W.:. Eclwarcl Cook, Chicago, Grancl Masterl R.'. W.'.
J. H. C. Dill, Bloomington, reElectecl Grand Secretaryl Bro.
Joseph Robbins, Quincy, committee on correspondence.
INDIANA, 1897.
The seventy-sixth annual communication was held at In'
dia.napolis, }f.ay 25tL ancl26th,I[..' W.'. S' P. Gillett, Grand
Master. Four hundrecl and seventy-nine lodges represent'
ecl; four hundrecl and eighty-three on the roll. Fourteen
past grand masters present.
Seven dispensations for new loclgesl three charters re'
voketl and one suspendecl. Membership twenty-nine thousand,
three hunclred, and eighty-seven; gain nine huntlrecl
and forty-eight. Receipts ff2L,4I7.07.
lllre portraits are of the grand master and two past grand
masters, with a cut of the hall in Indianapolis, 1848 to 1875'
The following was among the approvetl decisions:
1. Can a lodge receive the petition of a candiclate one month
and four days before he is twenty-one years of age; one month later
ba.Ilot on his case, anal, if electecl, call a special meeting four days
latel a.nd lnitiate him ort the occasion of his twenty-first birthday'i
Yes, but unclel no cir'cumstances ean the filst deglee be confelred
befole the canclitlate is of full aee.

22 Appenrl'i'n. Ir8e&
While the sentiment is tloubtless a Yery pleasing one, the
cantlitlate was not eligible to apply for the degrees, and his
petition should not have been received'
The grand secretary announced the proposecl publication
of a much ueeded cligest; a brother aged ninety years, in
arrears to a tlefunct lotlge, was reinstatecl; the grancl masteCs
cond.emnation of ciphOrs \Yas approYedl amenclments
permitting ilropping from the rolls for non-payment ot dues
^we.e not uaopt"A; resolutions of sympathy were forwarclecl
to Bro. A. J. HaY, Pa
esent bY reason
of illness; the use 6
of masonic emblems
in business w
offensel it was
officially determined that the battery in opening and closing
should begin in the south; the committee on history was
abridged to one member, to report next yearl a monument
was orclered for Bro. Alexa.ncler Buckner, their flrst grand
master, with a $300 appropriation; the per capita tax was
reducecl to twenty-f.ve centsl the Grancl Lodge of New Zealancl
was recognizecll a prohibition amendment was.turned
tlown by the commi.ttee on jurisprudencel the Washington
memorial was fa,vorably'considered; the right of a grand
t had not issued was
the Wisconsin relief
the regulations were
cl for non-PaYment of
dues may restore hinself by payment rvithin u year, alter
which time a majority vote ii requiretl, and also requiring
a majority vote to restore from expulsion or suspensionl the
mattLr of masonic institutes for instruction in the worh was
referred to the grantl master, to report next yearl and the
status of members of a suspendecl loclge was cleclarecl by the
committee on jurisprutlence to be master masons in gootl
stancling, which is very poor law even for Incliana'
Bro. N. R. B,uckle is the author of the interesting report
or correspondence, a new ha-ncl at this important post' Ele
is pleased to saY:

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Blo. h'ving Totld presents the repolt on colresponclence. lIe
summarizes admirably, quotes jucliciously, states his os'n opinions
with leserye but clearly; argues not at all.
M.'. W.:. M. J. Niblack, Vincennes, Grand llaste.r; R...
W.:. W. H. Smythe, Inclianapolis, redlected Grand Secretaryl
Bro. N. R. Ruckle, Inclianapolis, chairrnan of the committee
on correspondence.
INDIAN TERRTTORY, 1892
'Ihe twent;'-fourth annual communication was held at
Ardmore, Aug. 10th and l1th, I{... W... Silas Armstrong,
Gland Master. Seventy-two lodges representpdl seventyeight
on the roll. Five past grand masters presentl our
re.presentative absent.
Ten dispensations for new lodges. trfember.ship three
thorisand, one hundred, ancl seven; gain one hundrecl antl
thirty-five. Receipts S4,308.45,
The grand master announced that fraternal relations
with the Grancl Lodge of New York had been resumed by
the reappointmen.t of the former repr€sentatives, a pleasant
solution of the difficulty for which our fndian brethren were
not re.spons'ible.
The following decision passed the scrutiny of the com.
mittee on law and usage:
The wiclow cf a rnason l,ho rnalries orle Dot a mason forfeits all
clains ufon the o'cler: for assistance. .I.he chilch'en, holvever,, of a
brothel mason ore entifled to the eclucational priyileges provirled
under our laq's.
The grand secretary reported that he had not prepared
a report on corr€spondence in order to save gB00 for the
printing. DiaI it er'er occur to him, that seventy-five pages
of memberst names cost even more than that amount, besides
being of no more real beneflt to the craft than a. reproduction
of a few cha"pters from the first Book of Chronicles?
Au amenclment to the constitution was adopted prohibiting
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24 Append,ir. [1Ee8
nelals and on St. John's Days, without a dispensationl the
committee on la.w and usage recommendetl that a dispensatiou
be grantecl for the reception of a petition from a candidate
who had lost his left hand, I'hich was Yery properly
rejected.
M.'. W.:. J. A. Scott, trfuskogee, Grand tr{aster; R.'. W.'.
J. S. Murrow, Atolia, redlected Grand Secretary.
IOWA, 1897.
The flfty-fourth annual communication lvas held at
Oskaloosa, June 1st,2cl, and 3d, M". W.'. G' W. Ball, Grand
tr{aster. Four hundrecl ancl thirty-eight lodges representedl
four hundred and seventy-seven on the roll. Eight past
granrl masters present.
Five dispensations for new loclges; tn'o charters surrer:clered.
rl{embership twenty-seven thousancl, four hundrecl,
and eighty-nine; gain four hundred and thirteen. Receipts
ff29,022.76.
The portraits are of the grantl master, the grantl secretary,
and a past grarld mastet'who cliecl under a cloucl.
The death of Bro. Theoclore Schreiner, grand tyler for the
past thirty-eig'ht years, was announced.
A telegram of sympathy was forwarclecl to Bro. R' G'
Phelps, past grand master, detainecl at home by illness; the
customary local entertainment was providetl the flrst evening;
the. display of masonic emblems in or about sa-loons
was clisapprovecl of ; 'memorial papers were subm'ittecl by
select committees upon the deaths of Mrs. T. S. Parvin, wife
of the grancl secretary, a-ncl trfrs. L. C. Blanchard, wife of
a past grand treasurerl congratulations were telegraphed
to Eagle Lodge No. 12 upon reaching its flftieth anniversary;
the Gran Dieta of trfexico was recognized.; tlc.e grand
master and wartlpns were authorizecl to appoint clelegates
to the international congress in Switzerland, to serve at
their olvn expense; the Wisconsin relief and trfaine juristliction
propositions rvere rejected; Rro. G. tr{. Van Leuven,
past senior grancl warden, was founcl guilty of unmasonic
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amendments to the code were adopted, relating chiefly to
affiliation and dirnission; twelve and a half per cent of the
grand lodge income was set apart for the charity fundl a
specia"l committee was author:izecl to ascertain other gra.ud
Iodge methods of promulgating the rituall a standing courmittee
of five on Washington memor{al was appointed; ancl
the grand secretary directed to forward. a congratulatory
letter to the Grand trIaster of England upon the diamond
jubilee.
The grand secretary contributed a second paper upon
Mexican Masonry based upon a later visit to that country,
giving his reasons why the Gran Dieta should be recognized.
Bro. Parvin doth protest altogether too muchl the argument
would be more convincing were it less diffuse and
rambling. Ile also states as a positive fact that the making
of women as masons has been prohibited' the charters
granted to \yonen lodges revoked, the women masons
denied the right of visitation, and- the Great Light requirecl
upon all loclge altars. This legislation was enacted
in Augu'st, 1895, but whether it has or eYer can be practically
enforced is somewhat problematiial. Masonry in
Mexico is still in a chaotic state, owing to the peculiar cc'nditions
of the people, their customs and surrountlings. Revolt
against establishecl authority is instilled at the
motherrs breast; it may be subcluecl, but not wholly eradicatecl
from the present generation at least' A strong arm
and determined will is necessary at the head of the institution,
that of another Diaz, with time ancl attention not
engrossecl by national affairs. Yet it must be conceded
that masonry has done and is cloing a great worh in our
sister republic, and the brethren should be encouraged
rather than hindered by outsicle interference in their domestic
relations.
We too made our second trip to Mexico in February
last; visited Toltec Lodge No. 214, rvas present at the conf,erring
of the thircl degree upon two candidates, broke breatl
at its table, and was most cordially and fra"ternally welcomecl;
formed the acquaintance of Bro. A. W. Parsons,
master of the lotlge and a former resident of Brainerd, in
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brethren whose names ale not now recalled. It was our
purpose to learn all that was possible of the situation during
a somewhat limited stay in the city. None of the llexican
lodges had a regular meeting while we were there, a
great disappointment. The brethren \vere quite reticent in
discussing leading questions, Ureir answers not being as
satisfactory as expected or desired. They clained flrat the
wornen lodges were similar to our. eastern star chapter.s;
that women had been made masons'only in irregular or
clanclestine lodges; that the book of constitutions upon the
altars was perm,issiblg not mandatory. This does not agree
n'ith Brio. Parvin,s previous admissions or our. own conclusions
formecl upon the spot. tr'urther light is arvaited n ith
interest.
Bro. J. C. W. Coxe submitted his flfth report on fraternal
correspontlence, a very interesting and readable docunent.
Of Minnesota he writes:
A phototype of Grand trfaster J. I.. Lawless faces the title page
of this pamphlet tecord from the Gophel State. He aPpear,s quite
as hanclsone as rvhen hr: visiterf our grand Iodge ir 1g94.
The gland master,'s cl.eliverance covels nineteeD pages iD a breezy
anal entertairing rray. I\re judge that he is not a. ward politician,
nor in loye wrth the methods of suclr.
The gland seeletaly rt'ported in three pages, and n'e do not rletect
any sins cf omissiol ol commission.
Bro. L. R. Barto, grand orator, "r'attled around" (to use his own
pluase) in a sensible and practical l'ay in his discourse. \Ve quote
from him two stanzas of velse w)rich might weII have been the Dotlo
of his cleliverance.
. Bro. Irving Todcl, in cighty-seve[ pages, submits the report on
correspondence. Pen and seissols judiciously play their respective
palts. The selections are apt and instrrrctive; the condensations anal
comments incisive and eomprchensiye. Ion'a for 1896 is honored
with two and a half pages of notice. Ele found the portrait of Graud
l\{aster Ball, which so many of oul blethren missed. IIis summarT
of the ploceedings is excellent. x rr * \Ve treely accord to
you, Bro. todd, the privilege of making that reyerse list.
Thanks, Bro. Coxel we haye no taste for paddiug out
statistics.
IvI.:. W.'. A. R. Dewey, Washington, Grand Master.l I1,...
W.'. T. S. Parvin, Ceclar Rapids, reelected Grancl Secretary;
Bro. J. C. W. Coxe, Washington, committee on cor-
,respondence.

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KANSAS, 1897.
A special communication was held at Wichita, Sept.
10th, for the purpose of deditating their new home with appropriate
ceremonies. A cut of the handsome buildiug is
given as a frontispiece.
The forty-flrst annual communication was held at Salina,
Feb. 1-7th and 18th, M.'. W.'. C' C. Coleman, Grand
Master. 'Iwo huntlred and seventy lodges representetll
three hundred and flfty-four on the roll. Eleven past grand
masters presentl our representative absent.
Three dispensations for new lodgesl two charters surrenderetl
and one revokecl. Membership niueteen thousand,
one hundred, and eig-htyflr'e1 gain four hunclred and
ten. Receipts S11,076.55.
I'he death of Bro. O. A. Bassett, past grand master, was
announced.
The follon'ing \4'as among the approved decisions:
1. One rvho is the agent of a nou-resiclent brewing compaly'
and as such is in charge o,f thc s'arehouse and sale department of
his employer', and either clirectly or: indirectly superintenals ancl dir:ects
the sale of beer a]ld other: intoxicating liquofs, in violation of
the state lanvs, cannot lal'full5' receive the degrees of masonly in
this state.
The grand secretary reported progress upon his card
registerl the amount expended by lodges for charity during
theyear was stated to be $9,223.43; the reports of the masonic
home show nineteen inmates, but do not give the cost
of maintenance; a memorial service was held in honor of
Bro. O. A. Bassett; an able ora"tion was clelivered by Bro.
J. D. I{illiken, grand oratorl the board of inspectors of
their mutual beneflt sobiety submitted a flattering reporb
of that institution; the Maine proposition was not con'
currecl inl alcl an apron was presentecl to the retiring
grancl master.
The report on correspondence, ancl a goocl one too, wag
prepared by Bro. M. M. Miller' We trust it is not his last.
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Thele is little in the repolt of proceedings of the communicatiort
of a general char.actel to note fulther than the excellent address of
the glancl oratol, the Rev. Robert n'orbes, on the topic, The Spirit
of MasonrJ', wlrich is NelI wortb t'he caretul readiDg and study ot
the claft.
The fratelnal gleetings betn'een the Grand Lodge of llanitobr
and the Granrl Loclge of llinDesota rve have already leferred to uirder
the folmel. It is a pleasure to note the spilit of perfect colcord
between brethlen on each side of the line, anal to realize and belieye
that though thele may be lumors of wars and possibly n'ars, yct
while masonry exists, notwithstalding eitlrel, t]re spilit of btotherly
love will nanifest itself in eucleavors to proDrote t.lte arts aDd purposes
of peace.
The relrort on correspondence, by Bro. IrYing ']'oclcl, reviews Ilansas
for 1895, briefly, rvisely, and well; the Kansas report on cou€spondence
is pronouncecl a verT creditable production, and quotations
are macle from it. We tlo not flnal any "peg to put our hat on"
in Bro. T,'s report.
The last thirty-nine pages of the l{innesota. volu,me a.re tairen up
with proceedilgs of the fourth annual reunion of the tr{asonic Veteran
Associa,tion of Nlinnesota, President G. R. Nletcalf deliveled
a very interesturg: address, containing much valuable infolmation.
* + + Pr:estrlent Nletcalf pays the writer the compliment of takilg
lor a Irarr or nls aaldress a pol:tior of oul 189d review'
The interesting review closes with an article upor lfexican
Masonry, largely made up of extracts.
M.:. W.'. W. M. Shaver, Grand tr{asterl R.'. \\r.'. A. K.
Wilson reelected Grand Secretaryl both of Topeka. Bro.
J. C, PostletJrwaite, Jewell City cha.irman of the committee
on correspondence,
KENTUCKY. 1897.
The ninety-eighth annual communication was held at
Louisville, Oct. 19th,20th, ancl 21st, M.'. W.'. R. F. Peak,
Grar-rd Master. Four hunch.ed ancl twenty-six loclges repre
sented; four hundrecl ancl sixty-seven on the roll. Fifteen
past grand masters present.
Seven clispensations for new lodges; four cha.rters surrenderetl
ancl three axrested. Membership eighteen thousand,
four hunclred, arrcl sixty-fourl gain ninety-seven, Receipts
$18,108.35.
The portrait is that of the granil master. .

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29
The deaths of Bro. E. S. Fitch and Bro. M. J. Williams,
past grand masters, were announced'
The following were among the approved d.ecisions:
1. In reference to sp'eeches nominating ca:rtlidates, it is my
opinion, and I so decide, that article flfteen of the constitution not
only prohibits one who is a candiclate for office from eleetionee::ing
for himself, but prohibits electioneering by any memiber of the
lodge for any one else. Officers should not be elected thro{rgh favoritism,
but on account of mel'it. This is the only constmction of
said article that will plevent a sp€cies of politios from entering
masonrJr.
2. One rvho petitions a loalge fol members'hip must be reco'mmended
by members of the lodge he petitions,
4. The religious belief of a candidato for masonry is not a
subject for inquiry touching his f.tness to become a mason. "If his
trust is in God his faith is well friunded."
The Ohio plan seems to have spread across the river, for
the grand. master observes:
I ha.ve visitecl a nunrber of lodges and r;t'itnessecl the work in
all the deglees. It is urlnecessary to report in d,etail. To my surpr"ise
the ofrcers of uany lodges, the masters not excepted, used
(***), and flequently cousultecl them lshile at wotk. This leads
m,e to earnestly recommencl speoific legislation with leference to
same, or the enforcernenl of existiDg }egulations'
The committee on jurispruclence passed. upon the matter
as follows:
'With r:efer:ence to the lepolt of the grancl master in regard to
tbe aids used bJ' sundr;' oftcers iu sutrord.inate lodges in conferdng
d.egrees, your committee is of the opinion that such cond'uct is entirely
confuar5r to lar'. It has been declarecl a masonic offbnse Ly
this grand. lodge, ancl :r strict enforcement of existing law will be
suffcient to put & stop to it. Regulation seventy-three is emphatic
upon this subject.
The comurittee on library reported that the granal secre'
tary was preparing a cata.logue;r a.memorial page was
ordeleal for l{rs. Susan P. Ilepburn, a friencl of their homel
the centennial committee reportetl that S30,250 hacl been
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30 Append,in. Ir8e8
crease of only $5,250 tluring the yearl au amendment was
adoptecl provicling for the trial of a master by a commission
of three past mastersl a fund of about $500, contributecl toward
a. monument for Bro. Iliram Bassett, past graud uraster,
was turned oyer as an enilowment to the home, the income
to be devoted to an annual prize for schol'arship ancl
deportnrent; the mileage was recluced from four to three
cents per mile each way, the sa.ving to be turned over to the
home I Bro. Frederic Speed, of Mississippi, was duly received
as a visitor; and an offering of $70.32 was collected
for a treat to the children of the home.
The report on foreign corresponclence was submittetl by
Bro. Sr. W. Clarke, a well preparetl paper, from 'n'hich the
followin$ paragraphs are reproducecl :
The grand master, as palt of an able acldress, submittecl, only
flve clecisions.
'We entertain some doubt whether the resolutions [intoxicating
liquorl adopted ate corrtained in the general proposition constituting
the flrst clause of tJre prearnble.
The following resolution [masonic insurance, etc'], I'ise and
salutarT, s'e think, was submitted, and action thereon postponecl
until the next annual con:munication.
Bro. hving Todd is the author: of the excellent report on cor:responclence.
He quotes two tlecisions of Grand l\faster Gerarcl, as
follows: * t< * This writer not only aclmits that the flr'st decision
is, in 'I-ris opinion, erroneous, antl he usecl his best efforts to
prevent its approval, but he sees nothing reprehensible ir it' If
he understands the English language, the word replehensible cal'
ries with it the imputation of blameworthiness, and no one who
knows Gland I\faster Gclard would impute to him an intentionally
wrongful act, either as a mason or a man-sons f)eul' et scltls reDroclrc.
It is a little diffleult to traverse an allegation until you know just
what is alleged. Therefore, as to the second decision quoted, and
so vigorously excepted. tr.i, will Bro. T'odcl do us the favor to quote
the undisputecl la:ldmark' the viola"tion of which he asserts? \\re
wait.
The worcl reprehensible was appliecl to the rulings themselves
and not to the grand master, for whom we haYe none
other than the kindiiest feelings. Bro. Clarke admits that
the flrst is erroneous; the second is still more objectionable
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course, to the ancient regulation (VI.) at the entering of a
brother, but are not going into the discussion of lantlmarl

32 Append,i,r. [18e8
LOUTSTANA, 1897.
The eighty-flfth annual communication rvas helcl at New
Orleans, tr'eb.Sth,9th, ancl 10th, trf.'. W.'. A. G. Brice, Grand
Master. Seventy-four lodges representedI one hunclretl ancl
twenty-nine on the roll. Seven past grancl masters present,
including our representative.
Four dispensations for new lotlges. trIembership flr'e
thousandl three hundred, and sixty-threel gain seventeen.
Receipts $18,357.65.
The death of Bro. A. G. Norwood, past grand master,
was announced.
The Louisiana Relief Lodge expentletl $900.20 cluring the
year; the incligent hothe committee rvas grantetl further
timeto draft a charter: the offer of the committee on work
to prepare a monitor n'as accepted; ancl a testimonial was
presentecl to Bro. S. trf. Todcl, past grancl master, on the
fiftieth anniversary of his membership in the fraternity.
Bro. J. Q. A. Fellows clevotes nearly two pages of his
report on foreign correspondence to extracts from the proceetlings
of our veteran association, "as showing another
phase of the social feature in freemasonry, ancl as an example
worthy of imitation."
I[.'. W.'. A. G. Brice, Grancl tr{aster, ancl R". \\r.'.
Richarcl Lambert, Grancl Secretary, were redlectecll Bro.
J. Q.A. Fellows, chairman of the committee on foreign corresponclence;
all of New Orleans.
MAINE, 1897.
fhe seventy-eighth annual com,munication was heltl at
Portland, tr{ay 4th,5th, and 6th, tr{.'. \\r.'. A. B. Farnham,
Grand }Iaster. One hunclretl and seventy-six lodges repre'
sented; one hundred antl ninety-tn'o on the roll. Eleven
past grand masters antl our representative present.
One dispensation for a new loclge. tr{embership tn'ent}'-
twothousantl ancl eighty-flve; gain onehundred antl thirtyts'o.
Receipts $6,311,53.

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Greetings were exchanged by wire with the Grand Lodge
of Michigan; the permanent members were allowed per
diem and mileage; and the charity fund was reportetl at
$31,458.95.
Bro. J. I[. Drummond preparecl his report on foreign
correspontlence while mourning the loss of a favorite daughterl
in his grievous afliction he has the sympathy of the
entire craft wherever dispersed. From the four pages given
to Minnesota the following paragraphs are reproduced:
Bro. L, Z. Rogers is out, lepresentatiye, and, tho,ugh unable to
be plesent, he transmittecl the lesolutions of our g.rand lodge to flre
gland master, who preseuted them. A message of syrnpatby was
sent to him. We trust that ere tlris 'h,e llas fully recovered.
We do not qurite understand. what flre comrnittee mean by .'perpetual
jurisdiction, either limited or unlimited." We can only infer
that a lejection in l\{inlesota rneans nothing, and, that a rejected
cardidate stands just as n'ell as any other prot'ane. .l'he statistics
of retums do not give lbjections, and it looks as if no return of them
is made. \\re clo not lilie to believe, howevel, that oul inference is
colTecf,,
The granal orator, Bro. L. R. Barto, deliveled an excellent, praetioal
addless, from which we take the fbUolving, trusting that his
listeners fully appreciatetl it.
'Ihe report on correspondenee lvas presented by Bro. l.homrs
I\foDtgomcry, It is a telse, but yery comprehensiye, tesume ot ilre
ploceed,ings reviewed,
The proceeclings of the l\fasonic Yeteran Association comprise
flfty-six pages, and they are vely va.luable and interesting. * *. *
The address of the president, G. R. lVletcalf, .was a most interesting
aecount of The Early lVlasons of St. Paul. The other speeches were
of a historical charactel, the whole making a rnost valuable contl!
bution to the histo,ry of ;nasonly in that state.
Before his kincl words were penned Bro. L. Z. Rogers
had gone oyer to the majority.
The committee evidently intenclecl the term limited to
apply to the Maine proposition of five years, which is not
in accord. with our practice. As a petition must state
whether or not a preyious application has been made elsewhere,
the inference that a rejected candidate is upon an
equal footing with any other profane is not correct.
Bro. Drummond probably hacl the grand ehapter in mind
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34 Append,ia. [18e8
when he ascribed our report to Bro. llontgomery. We are
pleased, however, to know that it met with his approval.
IIe holds that the installing officer may lawfully refuse
to induct an unflt person into officel that the making of
masons at sight is an old usage, only recently abolishecl so
far as lodges are concerned; that a rejected canclidate actually
stands better in Califorrria than a good mason hold.-
ing a dimit; that in a majority of the gra.nd lodges which
have atrandoned the representative system the fault lay
with individuals rather than the system itself; that the
public appearance at funerals, laying of corner stones, etc.,
is not done to aclvertise masonry; that every member of
a lodge has a right to know how many black balls I'ere cast
at a ballot, in which we concur; that territorial jurisdiction
is of modem enactment, designed to prevent the admission
of unworthy members; that all applications for. waiver of
jurisdiction should pass through the hands of the grand
masterl that ciphers are a necessary evil; that when he
was made a mason it was absolutely necessary that every
brother should own a monitor and become farniliar with
its contents; that the exclusiye use of lodge halls is not
founcl in the old laws or usages; that a past master,s jewel
must be of silver onlyl and that it is unwise for a gr.and.
lodge to maintain and care for a general library.
Biographies of two early Portland masons and a cut of
their tombs are given in the appendices.
M.'. W.'. J. A. Locke, Grancl Masterl R... W,.. Stephen
Berry re€lected. Grancl Secretaryl Bro. J. I[. Drummond,
chairman of the committee on foreign correspondence; all
of Portland.
MANITOBA, 1897.
The twenty-secontl annual communication was held at
Winnipeg, June 9th and 10th, I{.'. W.'. Corbet Loclie, Granrl
Master. Forty-three loclges representedl fifty-seven on the
roll. Six past grantl masters presentl our representative
absent.
|Pwo clispensations for new lodges. Membership two
thousantl, six hunclred, and forty-onel gain two hundred
antl two. Receipts fi2,828.26.

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The death of Bro. J. II. Bell, past grand master and past
grand secretarS', was announced..
The following pertinent comment is taken from flre
grand masterrs address :
Befote leaying this subject may I say to ;:ou that I have many
times in nrJ' Iife beetr struck, rrot only as touching the obsequies of
distinguishecl masons, but of others great and small ln public life,
when listening to ol reading of thg magnificent funeral oratio:rs, the
flights of fancy and eloquent rlepicturing of the Iife and cloings of
the cleceasecl, lvords often, dare I say it, ernpty words of aclulation
showered upon the poo,t clay, for what? to please the living? to
glorify the orator'? Certainly of no henefit to the dead; how bettei:
far would it be if rvhile breath I'as in that body, while he rvas moving
atouncl ancl anong us as a living leality, we had then said to
him those liind. 'n'ords now so lavishly outpoured on his insensate
clay, ancl clone for him those kind acts which tbe Bossessor of such
a chalactel so richly me::itecl.
In the report of the librarian is found the follo.wing acknorlledgment:
The library is still in receipt of valuable publications frojn the
IIon. I{nute Nelson, Uuited States senator from r\[inne,sota. which
iDclucles l'he Congressional Recorcl contailing the tlebates of the
senate aud house of representatives of the United States. Special
thanks ale clue to l{r. Nelson fol the interest he has takbn in out
librarT,
lI.'. W.'. J. F. Lawless, Grand lfaster of llinnesota, receiyed
a most cordial welcome'as a visitor; a handsome
chain collar was presented to Bro. C. N. Bell, past grand
master; it was held that the constitutional prohibition of
dual membership did not apply to those having affi,liations
in other jurisdictions; the Wisconsin relief proposition was
not indorsed; thanks for use of regalia were tendered to
a local lodge; the matter of a masonic home was referreal
to the board of general purposes, to report next year; ten
brethren were inyested with the rank of past clistrict deputy
grand master; and an address of congratulation was forwarded
to Queen Victoria.
M.'. W.'. Thoma,s Robinson, Grancl l\{aster; R.'. W.'. .W'
G. Scott re€lectecl Grand Secretaryl both of Winnipeg.

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MAR,YLAND. 1896.
The semi-aanual communication was held at Baltimore,
May 2d, M.'. W.'. T. J. Shryock, Grand Master' Four clispensations
for new lodges 'were reportetl and charters
granted.
The portrait is that of Bro. W. E. Shryock, past grancl
treasurer.
The one huntlred and tenth annual communica"tion was
held at I3altimore, Nov. 17th and 18th, M". W.'. T. J. Shry'
ock, Grancl Master. Ninety-six lodges repreSented; one
hundred on the roll. Two past grand masters present.
Membership seven thousancl, three hunclrecl antl tenl gain
fourhunclretl ancl eighteen' Receipts $16,087.28.
The grancl master reported that a masonic bowl of great
autiquity, presented by Bro. George Washington to a member
ofthe craft, hacl been turned over to the veteran associa'
tion for safe keeping.
The Maine proposition was laid over a year, antl a gold
medal presentecl to Bro. W. H. Shryock, the retiring grand
treasurer.
Bro. E. T. Schultz submittecl his tenth report on foreign
correspondence, which is fully up to the stanclarcl of that
able and painstaking writer. IIe says:
We can only repeat tlat the correctness of our lenclering of the
word conglegate in the oltl regulation (Anclerson's) has only been
denietl by himself ancl Bro. Drummoncl' If there are an'y others who
havetlonesowewillbegratifieclifBro.Totltlwillgiveustheir
n&mes.
Cantlitlly, Bro. Schultz, o:ur interest in the premises has
not been sufficient to now recall the names of those who
have or have not expressed themselves upon the subject'
Ile must admit, however, that we are fountl in goocl com'
patry.
- fhe review of Minnesota conclucles rvith the following
pleasant paragraPh:
The proceedings of the fourth annual reunion of the Masonic
Veteran Association of Minnesota are publishetl in an appenclix'

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It ineludes able ancl interesting addresses by the pr:esident, Bro. G.
R. Metoalf, and othels. The address of the president is interesting
and instructive.
Und.er the head of Iowa he gives the following sound
view of the grand master,s prerogative to make a mason
at siEht:
The right of gra_nd masters to exercise such a. power is, in our
opinio[, unquestionable, and there are times and, occasions when
the exercise of the power would redouncl to the honor of both the
fraternity and tbe recipient,
Under tr{aine the lodge opening controversy is renewed,
Bro. Schultz still insisting upon his modern rend.ering of
a masonic term venerable enough to be inclucled among the
landmarks. It would be quite a"n und.erta.king to state positively
just how many grand lodges in the United States have
departed from the old regulation in providing for the absence
of master and wardens from lodge meetingq neither .
would the collation have any material bearing upon the
point at issue.
In this connection the following extract from Goulcps
Eistory of n'reemasonry (vol. iii., p. 88) will be found of
interest:
It is sing:ular, however, that in those of Nlother l(ilwinning,
where the practice was, in the absence of the deacon or master, to
piace in the chair, with full authority, some brothel present-uot
in any one case, for more tha.n a hundrecl yea.rs, do we fintl the warclen,
by virtue of ranking next after the master, to have presided
over the lodge.
According to Dr. Anderson the following new regulation
was agreetl to by the Grand Lodge of Englantl, Nov. 25th,
L723:
That in the master's absence the senior warclen of a lodge shall
flll the chair, even tho' a former master be present.
As Dermottis Ahiman Rezon was substantially copied
from Anclerson, it is not at all singular that our early granil
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the Ancients, shoultl have preservetl many of the traclitional
customs in their f.rst constitutions. The innovation is clearly
of comparatively recent origin.
fn an interesting chapter upon the public grancl honors,
uncler Ohio, Bro. Schultz points out ('how easily it is to make
innoyations upon establishecl usages and customs." Ile
adds:
But, unless we are plelraled to substitute sonething else for
eyetything in masonly, the tr.ue signiflcance of which we do not fully
understand, lye should hold fast to aII the oltl forms, usages, and
cer.emonies as they'have come down to us flom the misty past, for,
if the entering wetlge of innovation be pelmittecl, who can tell n'here
ol in what it will end?
Concurring fully in the above proposition, we hold that
a lodge may be lawfully opened in the absence of the master
a.ntl wardens under the authority of ancient usage, ancl that
any proviso to the contrary is wholly unca.Ilerl for, unnecessary,
ancl conceiyed in the up to date notion of regulating
masonic procedure exclusively by statute. The power of a
master to congregate his lodge is now limited by the bylaws,
which flx the time and place of holcling regular rneetings.
There is some excuse for this change, but none whatever
for the other.
lI.'. \V.'. T. J. Shryock, Gra.nd tr{aster, and R.'. \\/.'. J. II.
Merlairy, Grancl Secretary, were redlectetll Bro. E. T.
Schultz, chairman of the committee on foreign correspontlencel
all of Baltimore.
MASSACEUSETTS, 1896.
At the March quarberly a portrait of Bro' O. E. Weld,
past grand master, was donatecl to the grantl lodge; a jewel
was presentecl to Bro. C. C. Dame, the senior past grand
master, in behalf of his lotlge; ar amendment to their act
of incorporation was acceptedl several amendlments to the
constitution were acloptedl antl the new masonic apartments
were dedicated, with an interesting and valuable historical
address by the grand master.
At the June quarterly another contribution of $5'000 for
the charity funcl was receivecl from Bro. J. I[. Collamore;
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in the conferring of degreesl ancl the costuming of the fel'
low crafts was ordered cliscontinuecl.
At the September quarberly Bro. J. W. Laurie, past
grand master of Nova Scotia, was a visitorl the death of
Bro. L. R. Paige, past deputy grand master and the senior
permanent member of the grancl loclge, was announced, his
portrait facing the title page'; ancl the delegation to the
'Ilungarian festival submitted an interesting account of
their visit to Buclapest and the declication of the masonic
palace in that city.
The annual communication was heltl at Boston, Dec. 9th,
M.'. TV.'. E. B. Ilolmes, Grand trfaster' One huntlrecl and
eighty-seven lotlges representedl two hunclred and thirtyfour
on the roll; five past grancl masters present'
One dispensation for a new lotlge. tr{embership thirty'
seven thousand, four hunclred, and sixty; gain fifteen hun'
drecl ancl forty-seven. Receipts S38,461.39.
Among the deaths announced was that of Bro. J. H. Col'
lamore, the most liberal patron of masonry in that jurisdiction.
The four loclges in Chile reportetl a membership of two
hundretl and thirty-seven and on,e in China of sixty'six; the
grand charity fund was statetl at S114,863.58; an attacl< of
cerneauism in a subordinate lodge was promptly and effectuallv
squelched by the grand' masterl the Loclge of St.
Andrew increased its special charity fund by a cheque of
$500; ancl the committe'e on the trfaine juriscliction proposi'
tion recommendecl a constitutional amenclment limiting the
time to flve years.
A statecl communication was helcl on St. John's Day'
with installation of grand officers, the presentation of a
jeu'el to the retiring grand master, and the celebration of
the annual feast.
Portraits of Bro. B. A. Gould ancl Bro. E. B. Holmes are
given in the body of the proceetlin'gs.
Eleven special communications were held during the
year, six of which were centennial celebrations of subordinate
lotlges.
M.'. W.'. C. C. Elutchinson, Lowell, Grand Masterl R.'.
S/.'. S. D. Nickerson, Cambridge, redlectetl Recording Grand
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MICHIGAN. 1897.
The flfty-thircl annual communication was helcl at Saginaw,
Jan. 26th ancl 27th,M,'. W.'. J. J. Carton, Grand Master.
Three hundrecl and seventy loclges representedl three
hunclred. and seventy-eight on the roll. Fourteen past grand
masters presentl our representative absent.
Three clispensations for new loclges; one charter surrend.ered.
Membership thirty-eight thousancl, six hunclred,
and sixty-eig'ht; gain nine hundrecl antl sixty-two. Receipts
$14,400.39.
The deaths of Bro. G. E. Dowling and Bro. R. C. Ilathaway,
past grantl masters, and Bro. Alexantler tr{cGregor,
grand tyler since 1872, were announced. Their portraits
antl that of the grand master appear in appropriate places.
|fhe following were among the thirty-seyen approvetl de
cisions:
13. T{re have a brother who was initiatecl an enterecl apprentice
in our lodge in 1890. Since that time he'has lost one of his arms,
Ile now wants to fu.ke the two remaining alegrees and become a
master mason. Can you grant us a, dispensation to eonfer them
upon him? Uniler the faets aboye stated the brother is disqualiflecl
from receiving'any further degrees, and I have no power to grant
you a dispensation to cotrfer them upon him.
24, A member ot' our lodge took the petition of a clergyman for
initiation, accompa;ried by the usual fee, with the understanding
that the fee should. be retulned after the degree was conferred.
Ilaye we a right to return him his money under such circumstances?
No. It should. not be paid to him except as a, matter of eharity.
The law makes no rlifference between clergymen and lay brothers,
so far as the payment of fees into the lodge is concerned.
35. A resiclent of our eity who harl but one axm went to Scotlancl
in an offcial capttcity, 'While there he was made a mason in
one of the lorlges. Ec has now returnerl. Elave I the right to permit
him to visit our ladge? 'We recognize the Gra-nd Lodge of Scotland
as a regular masonic bocly, and if by a proper examination
you become satisfled that he is a master mason in good stardisg in
a regularly constituterl lodgg working under the jurisdiction of the
Grand Lodge of Scotlancl, then you would have a, r'ight to permit
him to visit your lodge,
No.24 is all right; Nos. 13 and 35 all wrong.
A brother shoulcl not be deprived of his right to advauce.
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A profane with only otre arm is not eligible in any country
where the ancient landmarks are compliect with. If he
receives the.degrees irregularly then he is an irregularly
made mason, with no claims upon the fratendty whatever.
Accord.ing to the above rulings the disabled entered apprentice
has no recourse but to visit Scotland for passing
and ra"ising. The disablecl official would undoubtedly recom,mend
the application.
It is probably safe to say that nine out of ten who obtain
the degrees outsicle of the jurisdiction in which they live
could not pass the scrutiny of the ballot at home where they
are best known. The surest way to stop this reprehensible
prd.ctice is to refuse recognition upon their return.
The c'ommittee on jurisprud.ence cleyoted a page of small
type to a quibble over the actual residence of a person attending
school in trfichigan, with not a word concerning two
of the rankest decisions of the year. Where was Metcalf
and tr{cOurdy and Conoyer when its report was submitted
for approval?
The generous treatment of a disabled brother by the
frateraity of Liverpool, England, was reported and due acknowle'dgrnents
returned; a telegram of sympathy was forwarded
to a past gra:rd master detained at home by an accident;
the controversy oyer the masonic home was happily
ended by the acceptance of the property, in connection with
the other grand boclies; the revised monitor was submitted
by the committee ancl adoptedl a number of amenclments
to the grand lotlge regulations were carried, fhe most im:
portant being one permitting loclges to declare the office of
secretary or treasurer vacant in case of absence or furability'
filling the stations by a new election, antl another prohibiting
the use of niasonic emblems in private business; the use
of lodge rooms was extended to chapters of the Eastern
Star; it was recommended that fraternal intercourse be dis'
continued with grand botlies recognizing the Grand Orieut
of Spain; the Wisconsin relief proposition was not indorsecll
lodge representatives living three hundretl miles away were
allowed one extra per dieml a jewel was presentecl to the
retiring grand masterl ancl resolutions of contlolence were
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A number of special communications were held during
the year for laying corner stones, dedicating halls, etc.
There was no report on foreign correspondencel the
space being devoted to the new monitor and the revised compilation
of the law.
I{.'. W.'. L. B.-Winsor, Reed City, Grancl Master; R...
TV.'. J. S. Conover, Colclwater, redlectecl Grand Secretary.
MISSISSIPPI, 1897.
'Ihe seventy-ninth annual communication was held at
Biloxi, Feb. 1lUr ancl 12th, I{... W.'. J. F. trIcCool, Grand
I\Iaster., Two hundred,and twenty-nine lodges representedl
two hundred and sixty-seyen on the roll. Twelve past grand
masters presentl our representative absent.
Five dispensations for new lodges; two loclges consolitlatetl;
two charters surrgnderetl antl four forfeited. Membenship
nine thousand, one hunclrecl, and tenl gain one hu_ndred
ancl seventrl'-nine. Receipts S6,455.11.
The portrait is that of the gra:rd master.
The law committee reportecl the usual formidable batch
of decisionsl the arrest ancl conviction of A. M. Petty, a
notorious masonic deadbeat ancl swindler, was announced
by the grand secretaryl four veterans were votgd life members
of the grand lodge for long a:rd faithful servicel yacancies
in the office of grancl representatives not in attentlance
at the sessions of their grand lodge for two years were declarecll
the tr{aine juristliction proposition was acceptecl contlitionally
ancl the 'Wisconsin relief proposition rejected;
and a number of special dispensations to confer clegrees out
of time were not approvecl by the committee on masonic law
and jurispruclence.
lhe report on foreign correspondence comes from the
practical pen of Bro. A. I[. Barkley, who is pleasecl to say:
Bro. Ilying Todd lays before the craft of his own grand Iodge
another of his admirable reports. Its fresh thoughts, bright gems,
ancl souncl wisdom eommenal it to the stucly of the masonie sturlent.
An unyielcling devotion to the gr:eat principles of freemasonry charaeterizes
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\Ve cotnmittecl a slight mistake for t$'o yeals in giYiDg to olrr
blother: the title of past grantl rnaster' \\re u'ere then, ancl are still'
of the opinion that the title s'as tris b5r 1ig11, ancl now, without asliing
the &tlyice of ary o11c), we simply say that the Gland Lotlge of
lUinnesota l-ould. d,o honor to itself by making Bro. Todcl Grand
master at its next arnltal grantl cornnunication.
These kinclly sentiments are all the more appreciated
from the fact that Bro. B'arkley anal the writer have never
met, anal only know each other through the medium of the
printed page.
In commenting upon Bro. trfontgomery's circular for 1897
he says:
The gr:and loclge and brethren of ou:: o-n'n grantl julisdiction rvill
have to rnorre up in this nlatter or our: Ifinnesota brethren ryill out-
us in this good rvorl< of providing a horne for the neeclv
lf;[1"."
The Grand Loclge of tr{innesota has no intention of building
a masonic home, for the simple reason that its present
method of afforcling relief is believed to be the better adapted
to the neeals of the juriscliction. We are doing a naximum
of good at a minimum cost, with nothing to ga.in ancl
everything to lose by the change to a vastly more expensiYe
system. Should our tr{ississippi brethren flnally conclude
that they are unable to build and maintain a hone, let thern
investigate the Minnesota plan.
lI.'. W.'. J. S. Cobb, Verona, Grand l{asterl R.'. W.'.
J. L. Pon'er, Jackson, redlected Grand SecretarS'; Bro. A.
fI. Rarliley, Crawford, correspondence reporter.
MrssouRl, 1897.
The seventy-seventh annual comnunication was held at
St. Louis, Oct. 19th,20th, and 21st, M.:.'$/.'. D. A. Jamison,
Grand. Master, Three hundred and twelve loclges represented;
five hunclred and flfty-selen on the roll. Seventeen past
grancl masters and our representative present.
Five dispensations for new loclges; five charters arrested
a.nd two surrentlered. Membership thirty thousand, six hundred,
antl sixteen, with eight lodges not reporting. Receipts
$30,610.33.
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The deaths of Bro. S. H. Saunclers and Bro. G. R. Ilunt,
past gralcl masters, were announced.
Recognition of the Gran Dieta of trfexico being strongly
urgecl in the address, the matter was referrecl to a special
committee of flve, to report next yearl among the commissions
issued. was one to Bro. J. F. Lawless as their representative
near this grand lodge; the board of relief at St.
Louis reportecl disbursements of $9 on account of tr{innesota,
$8.50 of which has been refundedl a committee was appointecl
to secure portraits and biographies of past grancl
masters, secretaries, and treasurers for publication in 1899;
memorial selvices were helcl for their honored deacl; the
eommittee on jurisprudence helcl that the daughter of a master
mason, although m'arriecl to a profane, is entitlecl to
recognitionl and a committee on ritual was appointed to revise
the work.
lhe officers of the masonic home report the completion
of the new dormitory, costing 927,705.46; repairs and improvements
to the oltl buildings, 91,532.59; Eastern Star
chapel, $3,500; heating plant, $3,331.831 current expenses,
$16,651.17. There are one hunclrecl and twenty-four inmates.
The report on correspondence was prepared by the grand
secretary as heretofore, with three pages appropriated to
Minnesota, from which the following are taken:
The best thing d,one b5' the grand loclge n'hile in session was its
aetion respecting saloon-keepers and bar.4ender:s. Resolutions were
introduced deelaring all such ineligible to the degrees of masonry,
They were referred. to the eommittee on ancient landmatks. Subsequently
saicl eommittee reported the matter back to the grancl lodge
without recommentlation, and still later the grand. loclge took up the
resolutions a-ncl discussed them at some length. An attempt was
made to postpone consid"eration of the subject for another year; that
motion was lost. Upon flnal test, aecording to the secretar:y's record,
"The resolutions were severally adopted by an almoet unanirnous
vote." This kind of legislation is in keeping rvith the true
spirit of freemasonry and the stalwart character of the frater.nity
in the Grand I,otlge of Minnesota. I ha.il that grand. juriscliction as
another accession to the ranks of reform, at the heatt of whieh
Missouri stands predminent. The leayen of pure morality is working
steadily, and has been through the passing years. The time is
within sight, to a prophetie eye, when no liqu,or seller who keeps a
murcler mill neecl apply at the door.s of freemasongy. The business
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Bro. Irving Torld su'bmitted the annual report, covering eightyslx
pages, in which lte reviewed bl'iefly the proceetlings of fifty-seven
grand lodges. The reporb is well fllletl with extracts from the jou;rnals
exam'ined, followecl by occasionally pertinent reflections. * :t *
Lissouri for 1896 was fraternally treated,, antl received the compliment
of a three-pagerl rotice, in which he gathered a complete summary
of our transactions.
Bro. Vincil takes exceirtions to our entered apprentice
decision, which he probably would not have done if familiar
with the mode of trials in this juriscliction. See Digest,
p. 96.
Eleobjects to recognition of the Gran Dietaof tr{exico because
it is a general grantl lotlge, for which he has no use;
that it is a mass of conflicting and tlisturbing elements, possessing
in themselves the forces of tlestruction. Being a
member of the special committee, it is not likely to agree
upon a favorable report.
Under the heatl of New llampshire he refers to their
former lodge in Mexico as follows:
HacI I known what I know now, I should have opposecl the
suggestion to Toltec Loclge to receive the charter flom the existing
masonic authority, The true remedy would have been to have revoked.
the charter and preventeal conflict of authority, making
amencls for our mistake in originally planting a loclge in that
couDtry,
The following reference to the inner workings of the
home is given under New York:
'We hadl one case wherre a lodge recommended a member for
aclmission into our home, certifying in the report that he was ln
destitute circumstaxees, without friends or means of support; of
course he was received- Subsequently we learned tha"t he hatl
brought with him a considerable sum of money which was on cleposit
in one of our city banks. besid.es being the owner of realty
from which he derived an annual income. On malring such discovery
we returned the bloth

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MONTANA, 1897.
The thirty-third annual communication rvas held at IIelena,
Sept. 15th antl 16th, II... W... C. II. Gould, Grand trfaster.
Forty lodges repr.esentedl forty-two on the roll. Nine
past grand masters present.
Two lodges consolidated. Membership two thousancl,
seven hundred, and ,sixl gain eighty. Receipts $9,9b1.b0.
The portrait is that of the grancl master.
The cleath of Bro. John Stedman, past grand master, was
announced,
The llaine proposition was not adopted; the grand secretaly
n'as instructed to provide suitable badges at all future
meetingsl greetings were exchanged with the Grand Loclge
of Idaho, then in sessionl the master of a lodge under dispensation
was held not to be a past master under their constitution,
although he was regularly installed after the char- .
ter was granted l a constitutional amendhrent was adopted
permitting a lodge under dispensation to cnntinue work
until duly constitutecl under its charter, which is not goocl
law; proficiency in the third degree was required, with the
usual examina-tionl the mileage n'as restricted to the distance
actually traveled; the Grand Loclge of Tasnania and
the Grancl Orients of Greece and Italy were recognized,l a
book of lodge seals was ordererl to be kept by the grantl
secretaryl the signet ring was turned over to the grand master
electl a testimonial was voted the grand secretary, it
being the silver anniversary of his election to Urat office;
sympathies were extended to Bro. J. R;. Boyce, past grancl
master, in his sickness; and a testimonial w,as ordered for
the retiring grand master.
A note explains that the modest lunch provided fell very
litfle short of the former banquets, so that no one had reason
to complain, unless he was absent.
In his report on fraternal corresponclence the grand secretary
is highly complimentary to l\{innesota, the following
paragraphs being a fair sample:
It is just a month ago, on Jan. 14tJr, 1897, that the Grand Lodge
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Pioneer Press and Bro. I\{ontgomer1z are entitled to gr:eat credit and
congratulations on the promptness and. excellence of their work'
bringing the first fruits of the new year. An excellent picture of
the granct mastel faces tho title page, indicative of anything but a
Lawless inclividual that his name would indieate,
'Ihe many duties devolving upon a grancl master in a large,
active jurisdiction fell to the lot of Bro. Lawless, ald none of them
were neglectecl. He closes a very creditable adalress with tributes
of respect to thc memorlr of the recent dead, including two past
grancl junior: waidens, Smith and Edgerton, notieetl with greater
fullness and with interesting details of useful and honored lives.
Bro. Gra,nd Secretary Montgomery opens his report with reminiscences
and comparative statements drawn from twenty years'
connection with his ofrce, twelve years with Bro. Pi'erson ardl eig'ht
years as his successor. IIis wolk on the Iegister and. its intlex are
up to date, and removal to a new and mole commodious office has
given him rnoro work and much'satisfaction.
The work of the custodians is noteworthy in this, that for two
years past they have expended, less than haff their appropriations,
yet there is no complaint of their neglect of duty, and they exemplied
fhe rvork before grand lodge at the evening sessiou.
The ancient landnrark committee gave L clean bill of heaJth to
all the oficial acts and decisions of the grand master:. We haye
some curiosity to see their catalogue of a-ncient land.marhs. The
committee w&s non-committal on the resolutions debarring liquor
sellers from admission. They were adopted, however, by nearly
an unanimous votel another eviden'ce that tihe worlcl moves, and
masonry with it.
The appendix to this volume is a, storehouse of good things.
First comes an ora.tion by Bro. L. R. Barto, tra.cing the evolution
of masonry out,of tlre mist a.nd chaos of tradition, and, through atr
operatiye to a speculative orga,niza.tion.
Bro. Montgom,ery has in Appendix J given a table showing from
his registry for each lodge the number that haye joined a.nd been
raised since organization, and aceounts for all losses from any
cause. It shows that the present membership is little less than half
the entollment; four thousand, six hundred, antl slxty-six have been
stricken from the roll, and two thousa-nd, six hundreil, and forty-four
have diecl. It is a valuable table, and the subject for careful stucly,
Bro. Irving Todtl, as superintendent of the correspondenee department
gives his readers the condensed cream of the proceedingy
prepared. for easy digestion. l\{ontana fares well at his hantls.
Speaking of orrr failure to render Burns' Adieu at the close. he
thinks the omission of the usual banquet had something of a depressing
effect, IIe is therein mistaken, but it is all owing to the
loss of our Scotch minstrel, Past Grand. Master Dunean, whose
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enjoy his singing so much that grand lodge voted that this song
should be sung at the close of every annual communication, but no
one has been found to supply the spirit rthat goes with the worcls.
Pethaps we shall keep on trying, as clid the olcl lacly who was recommenclecl
to hol{ a swallow of brandy in a hollow aching tooth.
Our brothel cloes one part of his wolk to perfection, but he does
not giYe us enough Tocltl.
Annexed to this Yolume are the ploceeclings of the veteran association,
which well sustains the reputation antl expectations
raised by formel issues. The plesent issue is enlichecl with pictules
of C. K. Srnith, flrst secletary of Minnesota Tertitory, and a
prominent actor in the eally introduction ancl planting of masonry
in St. Paul, and another lecalls and preserves the features of C. P.
Scott, the flrst masotr made in }finnesota. I\{uch biogra.phical and
histol.ical matter is adcled from the alcient quarries, of Bermanert
value antl great interest. Under Bro. I\fetealf's inspiration the
organization is fast assuming the chalacter of a masonic historical
society. Thete are tn'o hundred and seventeen active and, twentyone
honorary rr.rembels, and the admission fee of $5 affords the
needed means to publish and pleserYe its gathereal material. May
others follow in the course markecl out, and gather into our archives
the treasutes going to waste in reckless profusio-n.
M.'. W.'. E. C. Day, Grantl Llasterl R.'. W.'. Cornelius
Eedges reelected Grand Secretary ancl continuecl as chairman
of the committee on correspontlencei both of llelena'
NEBRASKA,1896.
The thirty-ninth annual communication was held at
Omaha, June 10th and 1lth, M.'. W.'. H. II. Wilson, Grand
Master. Two hundred and fourteen loclges represented;
two hundrecl and twenty on the roll. Fourteen past grand
masters presenf our representative heatling the list.
Eight clispensations for new lotlges. Membership eleven
thousancl, eight hundred, antl thirty-six; gain sixty-six. R,e
ceipts $12,913.88.
A plain, sensible oration was tleliv€red by Bro. F. G.
Simmons, grand oratorl the new compilation of the Nebraska
law was accepted with thanksl an amenrlment was
adoptecl permitting lotlges to exempt from dues naster ma'
sons of thirty years' stancling ancl sixty-fiYe years of age I
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come most gratifying to that agecl veteranl the law of tiffiliation
was amended, withholcling the climit until after the
brother's election in another lotlge; and the decision relating
to defective ballot boxes was not approvecl by the jurispruclence
committee, who properly held that the ballot is
void
Ȧn unusually brief review of the proceedings of fellow
grand loclges was preparerl by the grancl secretary, owing
to the general hard times. tr{innesota is disposed of as
follows:
Besides $17,CU) set apart, this grancl loclge expencled 92,220 this
year for relief anil appr,opriated $2,40O for next year; they have no
masonic home and probably think they need none; new julisdictions
like NlinuosoLa and Nebraska" may neerl a home flfty years
hence, but s'e think an ample relief funrl generously expendetl
through the lodges suflicient for the ti.me being.
Bro. tr{ontgorner.y keeps steatlily wolking an'ay for the best iuterests
of the cratt; as a steady-going grand secrei-arT he has few
equals.
Bro. Irr.ing Todd I'r'itcrs tlte revie$', as usual, but this year lvith
f,ew comments; Neblaska is fairly treated.
M.'. W.'. C. J. Phelps, Schuyler, Grand trfasterl R... W...
lV. R. Bowen, Omaha, re€lected Grand Secretary.
1897.
'Ihe fortieth annual communication was held at Lincoln,
June 16th ancl 17th, I{.'. IV.'. C. J. Phelps, Grand Master.
Two hundred and twenty-one lodges representecll two hundred
and twenty-eight on the roll. Nineteen past grand
masters presentl our representative absent.
One dispensation for a new loclge. Mem'bership eleven
thousand, seven hundred, and sixty-threel loss seymtythree.
ReceiptsS14,153.
lhe portrait is that of the grand mast€r.
Tlre death of Bro. George Armstrong, the first grancl
secretary and past grand master, w&s arnounced.
Forty-one decisions were reported, of purely local interest.
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Under tle heatl of Occasional Loclge the annual address
says:
freemasonrY'
This copyi,ng after Pennsylvania met with the following
emphatic disaPProval :
Your com.mittee on iurisprudence beg leave to leport that rve
have had under consirleration the matter of making Ela'rry D'
intheofrceofgrand'nastelinNebraska..Wetherefoletlisapprove
the action of the grand master in making his son, Elan'y E' Phelps'
a mason at sight, as reported in his address' The grantl master is
the creature of the constitution of this grand lodge, antl his prerogatives
are d,efiuetl anal limitetl' thereby'
fn answer to a query as to the masonic status of the
young m&n, a supplementary report was subnlitted antl
atloptetl as follows:

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Your committee on jurispmdence beg leave to report that iu
their opinion flarr:y D. Phelps is an irregularly made mason, and
recommend that the grand master, in person or by prroxy, be directed
to go to Schuyler, afr soon as conyenient, and heal said Ilarly
E. Phelps in duc' nrasonic manner, flrst ::equiring payment of the
fees prescribed by the laws of the lodge, lviilrin whose jurisdiction
said lIarry D. PheI6 resided, for coaferling of the tluee degrees
of masonry.
While not agreeing \\'ith the conclusions of the committec,
that their grand master is mer.elJ' the presicling officer of the
grand. lodge, with no powers other than those given him by
their constitution, still we rega.rd the procedure as entir.eljunnecessary
and unc'alled for, and for that reason alone a
legitimate subject of criticism.
tr'raternal greetings were extenalecl to Bro. R. C. Jordan.
their flrst grand master and o,ur representativg whose de_
clining years prByented his attendance; an able address was
delivered by Bro. S. R. Smith, grand orator; action on the
Maine proposition was deferrecl; the committee on jurisprudence
held that it was a masonic offense to sign a saloon-
Iieeper's bond or to rent a building for saloon purposes;
complimentary resolutions were adoptecl by a rising vote
thanking the grand secretary for his systematic, persistent,
and successful efforts in bringing out the second eclition of
their proceedings; ,ancl an appropriation of gbO was macle
towarcls putting the grancl loclge oflice at Omaha, in proper
shape for the reception of visitors cluring the exposition.
A note explains that a fire in the printing office not only
delayed the proceeclings, but prevented the publication of a
report on foreign correspondence.
tr{.'. \V.'. J. B. Dinsmore, Sutton, Grancl trfasterl R.'.
Sr.'. S/, R. Bol'enr Omaha, redlected Grand Secretary.
NEVADA, 1897.
The thirty-third annual communication was held at Elko,
June Sth and 9th, M... \{/... Enoch Strother, Grand Master,
Eightem lodges representetl; twenty on the roll. One past
grand master presentl our representative absent.
Membership eight hunclred ancl thirtr'-two. Ioss ten. Receipts
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- Under the heacl of recommentlations the ailclress quite
pointeclly says:
I woulcl recommentl that the committee on foreign corresponclence
be authorizecl to prepar:e a leport as former'ly, to be printecl
wiilr the proceeflings. I further lecommencl that the committee re'
ceive a fait compensation for the preparation of the same' I am
of the.opinion that a properly Brepared- report is of verT gl'eat importa,nce
to the fraternity for the reason, flrst, that it brings us in
close touch with the nasonic rvorltl, grouping as it does all of the
rnost inpo::tant 1:oiuts of information in regald to the craft, giviDg
rrs also, at the sri.itle tir.rre. t]re rnost iDlpoltant rulings and decisious
of the valious grand lo(.lges.
The recomneuclation that newly raised master masons be
hirri
nsin
pro'
posed Washingt
ere appror-ed; an assessment
of fifty
leviecl upon the constituent
lodges;
cl by the local lodge;
alrd a compilation of the decisions was orclered"
Bro. Lewers' mantle seems to have fallen upon Bro' A' D'
Bircl, and his report on foreigr correspondence is a very cre'litable
one. From the page devotecl to l'Iinnesota the follor -
ing paragraphs are reprotlucetl :
. Notwithstanding the nlme of the glantl master, we aLe pleasetl
tostatetlratthe'year'sltborswereconductetls'itlrdueolderand
proprietY. .ru"grantlorationisfullofgooclreflectionsandquestionsaske.l,
the answers of rvliiclr, if follon'etl out, woulcl make ris better masons.
Bro. a'octc1 rvieltlocl the tepoftorial pen and Nevada was not folgotteD.
IvI.'. W.'. r\lbert Lackey, Golcl Efill, Grand' Ilaster; R"'
W.'. C. N. Noteware' Carson City, redlectecl Grantl Secretary;
Bro. A. D. Rird, Reno, chairman of the committee on
foreign correspontlence.

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NEW BRUNSWICK, 1897.
The thirtieth annual communication was helcl at St'
John, Aug. 24th and' 25th, tr{.'. W.'. J. 'I', \Yhitlock, Gra'nd
Master. Fifteen lodges representecl; thirty-one on the roll'
Three past grand masters present, includi-ng our representative.
One clispensation for a new lodge. l{embership seYenteen
hunclrecl and eighty-one; gain twenty-four. Receipts
$1,468.50.
The cleath of Bro. W. F. Bunting, past grancl secretary'
cessions.
The Grantl ltaster of Nova Scotia antl several past grand
m;asters of that juriscliction were corclially welcometl as
visitors.
founcl rlifficulties of a financial character, and recommenclecl
a closer union between the three grancl boclies; the new constitution
was consicleretl and approvecll'an atltlrcss to Queen
victoria. u'as draftecl ancl orclered transmittecl rvhen suitably
engrossecll ancl a charter I'as grantetl to the lodge under
tlispensation.
M.'. I r.'. Thomas T\Ialker, Grancl }{asterl \r..' \\r.'. J' T'
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NE\Y HAI{PSHIITE. 1897.
The one hundred and eighth annual communicutiorrq,As
held at Concord, IIay 19th, M.'. W.'. H. A. Marsh, Cirand
Master. Forty-eight lodges representetll seventy-seyeil on
the roll. Six past grancl masters present; oul rell'esentative
absent.
tr{embership nine thousand, one hundred, and elevcul
gain one hundred ancl forty-eight. Receipts $3.235.08.
The usual number of special dispensations were re'
ported; a spurious ritual was discovered and squelchetl; the
Maine proposition rvas disapprovecl; the legitimacy of a mason
hailing from the Grand Lodge of Chihuahua, Mexico,
was questionecl by the committee on jurisprudencel the
Grancl Lodge of New Zealand. was recognizecl; the new regalia
being composed of chain collars, an amendment to the
constitution was proposed to authorize their use; ancl the
mocle of wearing the apron in the secontl and third degrees
was transposed.
The report on foreign corresponclence was again prepared.by
Blo. A. S. Srait, from which we take the following
extracts:
Au interesting oration I'as delivered before the grand body by
the grand orator, Bro. L. R. Barto, which is publishecl with the
proceetlings.
Bro. hwing Todd summa,rizes the doings ancl sayings of flf,tyseven
sister grand jurisrl.ictions in a very interesting as well as able
report on foreign corresponalence, coyeriDg eighty-seyen pages. Among
those reviewed are our own for 1896, everything, as in all other
cases, being given which can interest the craft in general. After
some quotations from our report, Bro. 'l'odd, in a palaglap.h of but
a few lines, summarizes with great clealness and pelspicuity the
views we submittecl upon the topics of leacling contemBoraneous
interest.
As in the preceding year, annexed to the proceedings of the
g:ranrl lodge are those of the annual reunion of the I\{asonic Yeteran
Association, which contain interesting reminiseences of the masons
ancl masonry of the earl.v times in the jurisdiction.
Bro. Wait clemurs to the constitutional provision in Alabama
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didates for affrliation, ancl also to the Ohio practice of referrespondence.
NEW JERSEY, 1897.
constitution making a grand master ineligible for redlection
goes oyer to next year under the rules. Don't do it.
The r"eport on foreign corresponclence was again submittetl
by Bro. G. B. Edwards, who gives four pages to Minnesota.
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An olation bJ' Bto Robert Ifolbes n'as elegant in tlictiou lnd
excellent in theu-ie.
The corresponalence report was chiefly a chronicle, Bro. hving
Todd not revealing much of himself. He clissents from the opinion
that lodge fulds shoulcl not be useal for the cullent events of the
lodge, including annual receptions attendecl rvith dancing. He gives
this as his unbiased opinion, as he states that he is not a tlisciple
of Terpsichore.
The doctrine that the fulds of a lodge can only be of avail for
necessary expenses and chality is too nallos' i[ its conception. If
the br:ethren ha,ve charity in their: hearts and their pocketbooks,
and are responsive to all calls, thele is no necessity for aggtegation
for exclusive purposes. It is of obseryance that whele the desi|e
for accumulation prevails, the open hand of charity is not so far
extended.
The lodge to 1\.hich this Jerseyite is attached, holding n'eeiily
communications, apprclrrilLtett the last in each month for a rnusical
Emoker, to s'hich the friends of the mernbet's were iwitecl. The
success of the year n'us yery great, tJre treasuly was low, but the
spirit of masonrT prevailecl. No worthy applicant was refusecl, but
was blought in and cheered, ancl rvhen he n'ent his way it was with
rejoicing in heart anrl pocket. 'I'he exercise of lalger incliviclua-l
charity should be propagated. The spoDtaneous collection, in response
to personal appell, has much mole merit than a coiti dra-ft
on the treasury; the good somehow does not seem to attach as
when it is an inclividualism.
A very interesting paper appears uncler the head, of trIasonic
Yetera-n Association; the historical r€miniscences are woltll preservation.
M.'. W.'. G. W. Fortmeyer, East Orange, Grand Master,
and R.'. W.'. T. H, R. Redway, Trenton, Grand Secretary,
were reelected; Bro. G. B. Etlwarcls, Jersey City, chairman
of the committee on foreign correspondence.
NEW MEXICO. 1896.
The uineteenth annual communication was heldl at East
Las Vegas, Oct. 5th and 6th, M.'. W.'. J. II. Wroth, Grand
Master. Sixteen lOtlges represented; twenty on the roll.
Six past grancl masters present.
One charter surrendered. Membership eight hundred
and ninety-fourl gain twenty-four. Receipts 9928.
The portraits are of Bro. J. H. Kuhns and Bro. Richard
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The grancl master reportecl that investigation of the
murder of Bro, A. J. Fountain, past deputy grancl master,
u'as in the hands of a competent committee rviUr full power
to act.
tr'urtther time was granted to the committee on revision
of grand lodge by-laws; the constitutional amendment of
last year was again referred to the loclges for action, ten
having voted for ancl four against; the minimum fee for the
degrees was fxed at $50; ancl the grancl master,s address
and report of the committee on same was orderecl to be
spr.ead upon the minutes of each subordinate loclge.
Bro. l{ax Frost submittecl another of his brief reports
on foreign correspondence. Ile says:
Br"o. In'ing 'Iocld presents a good repolt of flre cornmittee r,n
foreigD collespondence, r'eYiewing thelein lifty-flve grand lodges.
Ile believes that a grand loclge constitution outranks the
grand. master; that when a lodge has a good master it
should keep hill a,s long as possible.
M.'. W.'. Charles Bowmer, Lucero, Grand trfaster: fi..,
W.'. A. A. Keen, Albuquerqug re€lectecl Grand Secretary;
Bro. Max Frost, Santa Fe, chairman of the committee on
foreign correspondence.
NEW VOnr, raoz.
Tbe one hundred and sixtecnth annuai cornrnunication
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Several grand officers from New Jersey and the District
of Columbia were among the tlistinguished visitors.
Monuments to the memory of Bro' John Iloolg past
grand tyler, Bro. Nicholas llerkimer, the hero of OriskarR
and Bro. E. B. Harper, presiclent of the board of trustees,
were dedicated during the Year.
The grancl master clecided that a cantliclate previously
rejectecl in another grand lodge jurisdiction, and now a resident
of New York, could not b: initiated without flrst com'
plying n'ith the larv of th: juristliction in whieh he had been
rejected. l'his is in line wiUr our suggestion of la"st year'
uncler the head of trfaine, ancl seerns to be the only pra'c'
ticable compromise, With Nery York in the leatl, the ques'
tion of uniform legislation is nearer a solution than possibly
Bro. Drummoncl conceived when penning his flve year
proposition.
The reports of the masonic home give Ure current expenses
at $31,505.451 average number of inrnates, one hundrecl
ancl sixty-fourl cost per capita, $191.52. The new
buildings have been comPletetl.
|fhe Joyce funtl has increasecl to $1,505.671 the boartl of
relief reported four applicants from }linnesota, to whom
$13
151,
sym
mas
rarlo and the Grancl Master of Englandl the committee on
grievances reportecl that nothing hatl been referred to them
ior consiclerationl the Maine ancl 'Wisconsin propositions
were not intlorsecl; uncler the new constitution the limit is
one year. insteacl of the olcl usage of perpetual juriscliction
over rejectetl ca,ndiclates; ttre committee on jurisprutlence
heltl that a clantlestine mason coulcl not be healetl by any
grancl or subordinate lodge; the grand librarian was authorized
to print the new catalogue; a contingent funcl of $500
was appropriatetl for the use of the grantl masterl antl an
oil portrait of the retiring grancl master was presentecl as a
gift from various brethren'
Bro. J. B. Anthony submittecl his ninth'report on for'
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the foreign gr'and bodies. Under Ure head of trfinnesota he
says:
The grDDd secretarJ' publishes a ta.ble showing in detail the
gains 'a,nd losses in lorige membelship since the organization of thc
grand lodge. A valuablt' exhibit fol referenoe and also interesting'
W.'. Ir. R, Barto. graud orator, delivered an eloquent aaldress
upon the cartlinal princip)es anal teachings of the institution.
'W.'. Irving Toclcl presents the report on corresponctrence, embracing
the proceedings of flfty-seven grand bodies, including New
York for' 1896.
'We do not ourselves belieye that the Grand Lodge of New Yolk
is, or ever will bc, prepared to accept or recognize (knowingly) any
fi:eemasonry (?) which eliminates from its ritual a belief in God or
substitutes a Book of Oonstitutions for the Ho;Iy Bible. It is upon
tJre special point last named that your committee has neYer been
thoroughly satisfied, and n'e incline to the opinicn that the comrnittee
on Jurisprudence, in their recommendation for the lecognition
of the Gran Dieta, must have preclicatectr their action upon assurances
which, as we now understand. the situation, were not tken
correct. If upon this point the committee on jurispruclence were
misinformed, it is not by a:ry me&ns ifreparable. It is not our province
to criticise the action of the Grancl Lodge of New York; we
have implicit leliance in the honest judgment of the committee on
jurisprudence; but upon the separate and direct question proposealr
whether x'e ale prepared to accept as freemasonry the requirement
of the Book of Oonstitutions upon the altar instead of the E[oly
Bible in Plotestant countries, or a sacr.ed. volume representing the
religion in foreigir lands, we say, personally, emphatically no. Upon
the principle embraced in this question the a.c'tion of the Granct
Lodge of Ne'w York has been conclusive in the past, and, as a separate
and clistinct issue, its position is the same to-day. Upon the
othel points s'e al:e $'illing to let subsequent correction and time
remedJ'.
The above is a candid admission that the recognition of
the Gran Dieta in 1894 was prenaturg to say the least. Sre
thouglrt so then, ancl are of th.e same opinion still. The
writer knows from personal observation that Toltec Loclge,
in the City'of Mexico, has the Holy Bible upon its altar and
prohibits the making of a woman a mason, but he was unable
to penetrate the veil of uncertainty and obscurity
which en\relops everything pertaining to the frateruity in
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Thele were three separate antl distilct issues involved
when the matter was taken up and tlecicletl by the Grand
Loclge of New York, since supplenented by a fourth objection
from Bro. Vincil, that it is a general grancl loclge knockiug
at our dools, with whicli we have nothing in common'
Accorcting to Bro' Anthony it was only the Gran Dieta that
was tecog'oized, ancl. not the reprehensible practices that
are now clalimecl to have been eliminatecl from its system'
for they were not matle a separate and distinct issue' As
a matter of fact the only argument presented by their committee
on jurispruclence was the status of Toltec Loclge'
whichhaclbeendisowneclbyl{issourianclre-cha'rteretlby
the Gran Dieta. Recognition of the Grantl Orient of
France was withdrawn twenty years ago for a less aggravated
offense.
the circular of the Grand trfas'
ncalled for reflection uPon the
that Ure cost of Printing the
the accruing advantagesl and
that from mouth to ear is the correct methocl of inparting
masonic instruction.
M.'. \V.:. W. A. Suther'ancl, Rochester, Grancl Master;
R.'. \V.:. E. M. L. Ehlers, New York, re6lectecl Grancl Secretaryl
Bro. J. B, Anthony, Iltica, chairman of the committee
on foreign correspondence.
NEW ZEALAND, 1897.
The seventh annual communication was heltl at Invercargill,
Apr. 28th, l{.'. W.'. William Barron, Grand' Mastcr'
ihe board of general purposes reportetl the constitution
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of the Grantl Orient of Italy, was elected an honorary member
of the grancl loclge, that botly being the flrst to extentl
recognitionl and the salary of the grand secretarl'was increased.
f25.
M.'. W.'. William Barron, Grand' Master, ancl R"' W.''
Srilliam Ronaldson, Grand Secretary, were re6lected.
NORTH CAROLINA' 1897.
The one hundrecl and tenth annual communication was
heltl at Raleigh, Jan.72th,13th, and 14th, trf.'. \V". F' M.
trfoye, Grand. Master. One hundred and ninety-one loclges
represented I two hunr:lrecl ancl ninety on the roll. Four
past grancl masters Present.
Eight dispensations for new loclgesl tn'o charters re'
stored; three charters surrenderecl. trfembership nine
thousand, f.ve hundred, and twenty-six, rvith seventeen
lodges not reporting. Receipts ff6,427.97'
The death of Bro. R. W. Best, past grancl master, was
announced. IIis portrait and that of the grand mastel are
given in the proceed.ings.
The Grand tr{aster of South Carolina was among the
honored visitors.
The following extracts are taken from the annual address:
In the face of the argument advarced by some looking to its
discontinuance as a useless and unnecessary proceeding, I wish to
record my unqualified, approval of our: present system of grand lepresentation,
lt being to my mincl, not only eminently wise and proper,
but in the best irterest of the older.
Ilowever just it might be, I know of no law which in tlre matter
of fees for the degrees favors above others tl-rat most v'orthy class
of our citizens, ministers of the gospel, The fees ;nust be paid by
alt a-like, and shall be helcl sacrecl for charitable or educational purposes,
unless the necessit5r shoulcl exist requiring their use in provirling
,suritable accommodations or essential flxtufes,
fn refeuing to the orphan asylum the grand rnaster says:
In this connection it afforcls me much pleasure to say that the
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compromised anal settled, and we are now in possession of property
in Minneapolis, tr{inn., of the rental value of $60O per annuLn.
A bequest of S3,000 from the late Mrs. Rebecca Baird for'
t[e asylum was announcecl by the grantl secretaryl the
officers reported two hunclrecl and ten inmates; with expenditures
of $15,701.61; a resolution tleclaring an applicant
n'ho had lost a hancl or foot to be eligible for the tlegrees
was referrecl to the jurisprutlence committee, to report
next yearl the amendments rendering the grand master antl
fuardens ineligible for redlection were cleclare'd lostl thc
question of reprinting the proceedings was again laid over;
a brief adtlress was deliverecl by Bro. C. B. Aycoch, grancl
oratorl a colletction of S69.62 $'as taken up for the asylum;
the Wisconsin proposition was recom'mitted for further
light; a portrait of tr{r. B' N. Duke, the generous patron of
the Oxford as1'lum, \\'as oralereal to be procured ancl hung up
in thc builtling nameal after his deceasetl son; a jen'el rvas
presented to the retiring grancl masterl ancl the expens€s
of ttte permanent members jn attentlance upon grancl lotlge
were ordered to be Paicl.
A very cretlitable flrst report on foreign correspondence
was preparecl by Bro. J. A. Collins, reviewing the several
jurisdlctions for two years. We quote:
A glance at the report of the committee on appropr:iations sho$'s
that the Grancl Lotlge of l\{innesota is not unminclful of the necessities
of its neetly brethren ancl their families, antl generous lrrovision
has been matle for them.
The annual oration by the Rev. Bro. Robert X'orbes on the Spilit
of l{asonry oalled forth the thanks of the grand lodge, and the Iequest
for a copy to be published with the proceetlings.
The work of the reviewer is done by the same capable haltl'
Bro. Irving Toclcl, who gives fraternal notice of flfty-flve gtand iurisclictions,
inc-luding North Carolina.
Thirty-nine pages of the appendix is giyen to the transactions of
the fourth annual reunion of the Masonic Yetenan Association of
Minnesota, ancl ver1r interesting and instruetive it is.
M.'. W.'. W. E. trfoore, Webster, Grand Master; R,'. W.'.
J. C. Dren'ry, Raleigh, re€lectecl Grantl Secretaryl Bro. J.
A. Collins, Enfleld, chairman of the comm'ittee on foreign
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NORTTT DAKO'rA, 1897.
The eighth a.nnual communication was held at Fargq
June 8th a.nd 9th, M.:. W.'. W. T. Perkins, Grand Master.
Fbrty-three lodges represented; forty-six on the roll. Five
past grand masters presentl our representative absent.
Two dispensations for new loclges. Membership two
thousand, seven hundrecl, and two; gain one hunclred ancl
sixty-seven. Receipts S2,980.20.
The portr4its are of the gruntl master antl a group of
seven past grancl masters.
The decision that one who hatl lost the first joint of the
thumb on his right hand was suitable materia.l failetl to meet
with approvall a compilation of existing laws was presentetl
by the grancl secretary antl atloptetl; the grantl lecturer was
instructed to make a compulsory visit to every lodge cluring
the year, with a fee of $5 each antl actual traveling expenses;
the mileage was lixed at ten cents, one way; a per capita
tax of ten oents was leviecl for five yea.rs in favor of the
library, antl reciprocal juristliction was proposecl with the
Grancl Loclge of Minnesota.
There s,as no report on foreign eorresponclen'ce.
M.'. W.'. R. M. Carothers, Grand Forks, Grand Master;
R.'. \\r.'. F. J. Thompson, Fargo, re€Iectetl Grand Secretary'
NO\ZA SCOTIA,1897.
The thirty-second annual communtcation was held at
Halifax, June 9th and 10th, M.'. W.'. J. W. Huhlantl, Grantl
Master. Forty lodges representecl; sixty-two on the roll.
Two past grand nasters presentl our representative absent.
Membership three thousand, four hunclred, and nine I
gain fiftycight. Receipts $3,118.95.
The death of Bro. J. J. McKeil, grand tyler, was announcetl.
A set of regalia was presented the appointed offi'cers, sixtem
in number, by the graad masterl the visitation of every
subordinate lotlge during the year was notecl in the addressl
a committee was appointetl to rsvise the constitution I an
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wardedl representa"tives were exchangerl with the Grantl
Loclge of Elunga,ryl an adverse report was presentecl upon
the proposecl masonic home in conjunction, with New Brunswick
and Prince Edwarcl Islancl; past rank was accordecl
three district deputy grantl masters for their valuable service;
the practiee of canvassing for office in the grancl lodge
was severely censurecll the Maine proposition was not approvedl
attentlan'ce upon divine service was omitted owing
to the many attractions of the jubilee celebrationl ancl a
testirnonial was voted the retiring grand master.
The following interesting paragraph is founcl in the
grand masterts atlclress :
I hope the rlay is not far alistant when this innovation of dues
will be done arvay with altogether. The claft would lrc mole united
ancl harmonious, anal thele woulcl be no suspe4sion fol non-payment,
this tbrrible insect which is eating our Yery ekistence. But this
question n'ill be askecl, if we tlo away with lotlge clues, how are '\1'e
to meet our expenses? IIow? Why raise your fem. l\fasonly is
altogether too cheap. Retailing it out, as is too frequently alone, is
the r'hole cause of the trouble. Cheap uasouy brings cheap ;laterial,
and. hence shottdy goods. Decay must follow' Let us hear'
o"t able, clistinguished rYriters a better rerlreclv, if thev )rave
:r;ouT
The report on foreign correspondence \vas upon the
Georgia plan, Bro. T. B. tr'lint furnishing the greater portion
of it. As he has been promoted to the head of the column
it will probnbly be his last for some time to come.
Minnesota was fraternally reviewecl by Bro' C. E. Willet,
who writes:
In 'his adtlress, which is a good businese one, the grand lrraslet
regrets the fiuancial depression which existed, in the state.
An excellent oration was deliveretl by Bro. L. R. Barto, gtand
orator,
The repor.t on foreign corresponclence is the work of Bro. Lving
Torlcl, in which the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia receives fr:aternal
notice.
M.'. W.'. T. B. Flint, Yarnouth, Grand Masterl R.'. W.'.
William Ross, Ilalifax, reelected Grantl Secretaryl Bro.
C. E. Willet, Windsor, chairman of the committee on foreign
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oHro, 1897.
The eighty-eig'hth annual communication was held at
Columbus, Oct. 20th and 21st, R.'. W.:. Nelson Williams
as Grand Master. Four hunclrecl antl eighty-six lodges represented;
four hundred and ninety-eight on the roll. Eleven
past grand m,asters and our representative present.
Membership forty-one thousancl, seven hundred, ancl thir.
teenl gain eight hundred and seventy-four. Receipts $26,-
765.57.
The grancl master was unarroidedly absent, but his portrait
appears in the ,accustomed. place.
The cleath of Bro. Jacob Ranclall, grancl tyler since 1864,
was announced..
The grand master reported his resignation as representative
of the Grand Lodge of New York, the two positions
seeming to be inconsistentl it is not so regarded. in other
jurisdictions, howeverl that he had permittecl chapters of
the Eastern Star to occupy lodge rooms in cases where no
objection was offered; that so-called loclges were still being
formecl in that jurisdiction by a self created grand loclge;
and that the contributions to the home have been disappointing.
The grand. lodge visitecl the home at Springfield in a
body, by special train; the committee on jurisprudence declinecl
to modify their recent action abrogating perpetual
jurisclictionl the code rvas amended by striking out the
w'ords with the consent of the grand master as applied to
the use of loclge rooms by the Eastern Star; and a jewel
was voted to the retiring grand m,aster.
The reports of the masonic home show fifty-six inmates,
maintained at an annual cost of $72,649,28.
Bro. W. M. Cunningham contributecl another of his exhaustive
reports on foreign corresponclence, the following
extracts being taken from his fraternal review of Minne
sota:
The granii representatiye of the l{.'. \V.'. Grantl Loclge of Obio'
R.':'W.', Bro.'W. T, Rigby, of Clearwater, was prevented by serious
ill[ess fr:om being'present. Our best syrnpathies are herelvith extendecl
to our aflicted brother.
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I[.'. lN/.'. Bro. Lan'less, in'his aDnual aclclress, sublDits an able
reBort of offcial duties clischargeal.
Otr the mornilg of the secoDd day's sessioD the grantl ur\ator'
Bro. L. R. Barto, cleliverecl o bricf but practical aclclress'
R.'. \V.-'. Bro. Ilving l'oclcl, chainlan of the comrnittee on foreign
eorrespoDalence, s[brnittecl aD ab]e and iuteresting sutnrnary of the
publis]retl ploceerlings of flftJ'-seven glantl loclges, ohio for 1896
among the number unclel review.
Bro. Cunningham regards the New York rlroal.e of wear'
ing the aprons in the second ancl third deglees as a rnodern
innovation; is opposed to cipher rituals, although couceding
their use for over a hundrecl years; is of the opinion that
freenrasoury is and alwaJ's has been a purely voluntary institution;
that an equitable clirnission fee would doubtless pr+
vent hastl' applications for clinits, but does not explain
what n'ould become o,f the yoluntarl featurel that the past
masterts ceremony still belongs to craft rnasoDrJ-' notn'ith-
' standing the capitular clegtee of the same name; and that
there is no necessitJ'f or hzrste in recognizing the Grantl Dieta
although he believes that recogrrition n'ill be fratemally
extendecl in the near future.
If.'. W.'. Nelson \\rilliams, Ilamilton, Grancl trIaster; R".
W.'. J. I[. Bromwell, Cincinnati, re€lectecl Grancl Secretaryl
Bro. \1r. tr{. Cunningham, Newark, chairman of the
eommittee on foreign correspondence.
OKLAHOIIA' 1897.
The flfth annual communication n'as helcl at Norman,
Feb. 9th antl 10th, tr{.'. \\r.:. Ilenry Rucker, Grand tr{aster.
Twentr.three lotlges representedl ts'enty'cight on the roll.
One past grand master present.
Four dispensation,s for new lodges. llembership thirteen
hundred and fort.r'; gaiu two hundred and sixty-six.
Receipts S902.50.
The portrait is that of the grand Draster.
Among the decisions reported was the follon'ing:
8. The rocation of a blother in no case erempts hin flonl the
payment of his dues. In this jurisdiction a miuister of the gospel
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The two Iodges in Greer County were foruiall;, 1"oouferred
from the Grand Lodge of Texasl the grand orator
was too busily engaged in politics to put in an appearancel
an appropriation of S50 to the grand master ancl 9100 to the
grand lecturer u'as voted, to be clrawn upon itemized bills;
the m'ileage amendment was tabledl labo,r was suspended
for a carriage ride; the \\/isconsin proposition was laid over
a year; and a banquet v-as tentler.etl by the Commercial
Club.
M.'. \\r.'. A. W. Fisher, Nor.man, Grand Master: R... W...
J. S. IIunt, Stillwater, re€lected Grand Secretary.
OREGON,1897.
The forty-seyenth a.nnual \ommunication was held at
ForUand, June 1tith, 1?th, and 18th, M... W... philip lletschan,
Grand tr{aster. Ninety-nine lodge,s represented l one
hundred and two on the roll. Eleven past grand masters
present.
One charter sur.rendered. Membership fo,ur thousand,
nine hundred, and fourl gain thirty. Receipts fi8,44L.g2.
The deaths of Bro. J. N. Dolph, past gr.and m,aster, and
Bro. C. II. Lewis, past deputy grand master, were announced.
Portraits and bioglaphies of four past grand masters
are givm in the proceedings
A very reada.ble adclress was delivered by Bro. W. E. -
Crarll, gra.nd oratorl the grantl Secretar,.r, was instructed
to notify the g
active inspecto
$200 was appr
.fennings, their
by Bro. Ja,cob Voorsanger, past grand orator and chaplain
of California; the comrnittee on semi-centennial .was continued;
the Srisconsin propo,sition was referred to a special
ctrmmittee, to report next yearl and Bro. J. C. Bell, wh,o wa*
pres:nt at the Graad. Lodge of Missouri in 1g42, when ilre
dispensation was granted to open the flrst lodge in Oregon,
was receiyed with the usual honors.
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W.'. Bro. L. R. Batto, gland olator, delivered an eloquent ad'
dress; subiect, The Catdinal Principles and Teachings of the Masonic
Institution.
TV.'. Bro. Irving a'odcl plesentecl the repolt ol corLespontlence
(eighty-six pages). It enbraces a leview of the proceecliugs of fifty'
seven gland. bodies. including Olegon for 1896' .IV'e 'n'ould glatlly
followthebr:ot'heltotheerrd,buttlreprinteliScaltingforcopytrncl
ve Drust quit.
Bro. Clow is not y€t preparecl to recognize the Gran
Dieta, preferriug to await tlevelopments.
U,'. W.'. W. H. Ifobson, Salem, Grand Masterl Il"" W':'
J. F. Robinson, Eugenel, re6lectetl Grand Secretaryl Brc
Robert Clow, Junction City, chairman of the committe€ oL
foreign corresp'onalence.
PENNSYT,VANTA, 1896.
Two pag:es of the saclly shrunken Yolume are tlevotetl to
recording the fact that the grantl master hatl again exercisetl
his prerogative of making a mason at Sight' The candidate,
who parts his name in the miclclle, receiYe'l the three
degrees in precisely two hours antl ten minutes.
The portraits are of Bro. J. K' Mitchell ancl Bro. E[. M.
Phillips, past grancl masters'
At the September quarterly appropriate eulogies upon
Bro. Michael Nishet were pronounceal by several distinguished
brethren.
At the December quartelly grantl officers \Yere electetl,
the paymett of $77,950 n'as reported upon the temple debt'
leaving $411,800 still outstanclirg; the completion of the
secood volume of the reprint \Yas arnounced by the library
committee.
The aanua.l communication was held at Philaclelphia'
Dec. 28th, R.:. W.'. M. H. Elenderson, Grancl tr{aster. Sev'
enty-eight lcdges representedl four hundred and twentyfive
on the rolt. Four past gra.ntl masters present'
Three new loclges constituted. rl{embership forty-nine
fhousancl, flve huntlrecl, and eighty-nine; gain eleven hundred
anil seventeen. Receipts $132,682.40.
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The Grand Master: of Pennsyh.ania is mo::e than n presiclilrg
offcer, and there is no appeal from any of his acts. I{is clecisiotls
have all the force of establishecl lan'until soure of his successors
reyerse them, and, as they are generally logical and equitable, tltis
is selclom done.
The grand master holds that a past master,s jen'el must
be of silver alone; that a man \\rho is not able to speah above
a whispel and one who is cross eyed are not physically disqualifiecl
for initiation; that the I'orshipful master oan call
special meetings o,f his lodge wheneyer the business requires
it; that it is not proper to charge a brother for a climit; tha,t
the senior and junior wardens cannot be lawfully installecl
together; that a Iodge of master masons cannot hold a loclge
of sorrow; that the wife, daughter, mother, or sister of a
decea,secl master mason is entitlecl to the same consialeration
as though her relatives were livingl that naturalization is
Dot a qualification for initiation; tliat persons not rnasons
cannot be invited to a lodge entertainment, and that the
junior waralen is entitled to talie the west in the absence
of the senior warden from his station.
A jewel was presented to the retirlng grand master., and
the ring formerly worn by Bro. R. A. Lamberton, past grantl
lnaster, was presented the grancl master by a son, to be
transmitted to his successor in office.
There $'as no report on foreign correspond.ence.
R.'. W.'. W. J. Kelly, Grand trfasterl R.'. \\r.'. W. A.
Sinn, Grand Secretaryl both of Philaclelphia.
PRTNCE EDWARD ISLAND, 1897.
The twent;.second annual communication n'as held at
Char'lottetorrn, June 24th and 25th, trf... W... J. L. Thomson,
Grand tr{aster. The twelve lodges all representecl. Five
past grand masters and our representative present.
Membership flve hund.red and twenty; gain flve. Receipts
S261.90.
The deaths of Bro. B. W. IIiggs, past grancl secretar.y,
and Bro. J. W. tr[orrison, past grand master, Tvere announced.
A telggram of congratulations was forwarclecl to the governor
general of Canada, to be transnitted to Queen Vic-

Append,i,u. [18e8
toria; St. John's Loclge No.8l'as granted the privilege of
rvearing blue and gold r.egalia during their centennial yearl
the grand cfficers n'ere installed by Bro. J. \V. Ruhlancl, past
grand master of Noya Scotia; the joint cornmittee ou rnasonic
home, frorn No-r'a Scotia, New Brunsrvick, and Princc
Eclward fsland, resolled that the establishrnent of a surflcient
fund. shoulcl precede an;' o1h.. actionl and the re
vised constitution ald text booli n'as unaninously appro'r'ecl.
A comrnunicalrion \r'as receiveil frorn the Grancl Lodge of
Nola Scotia, announciug the appointrnent of rr committee
to confer upon the matter of consolidating the tn'o grand
lodges, but no action was tal

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Bro. E. T. D. Chambers presented his eleventh report on
foreign correspondence, the la,st for the present, having been
called up higher. The following paragraphs are talie'n from
the fraternal reyiew of tr{innesota:
The address of the glancl master is a. verry interesting lecold of
his offcial acls.
An admir:able olation, having fol its subject The Spirit of MasonrJ,,
was delivered by Blo. Rev. Robert Ir'olbes'
A very chalming leport of foreign correspondence rvas submitted
by Bro. Irving Tocld, l'ho is very appreciative ancl fraternal in .his
notice o,f Quebec.
The most interesting portion of the volume unaler reYie$', to us,
is that l'.hich contains the report of the annual meeting and banquet
of the tr{asonic Yeterans' Association of tr{innesota. Only l:rethren
who have been active menbens of lodges for t['entJ' yeals are
eligible for urernberslrip in this association, ancl the entrance fee is
$5. Similar associetions exist in Englancl and in seYeral American
jurisdictions, ancl we can r'r'ell believe t)rat they act as an incentive
to our olcler brethren to maintain their interest in the order, antl
tend to lalgely lecluce the number of non-affiliates. The speeches
made ancl papers read at this m,eeting were all of exceecliug value,
ancl rve only f iuh urat tJrey coulcl be in the hancls of and lead by
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The cleath of Bro. D. B. Davis, grancl treasurer, was an'
nounced.
An irreparable loss occurred Mar. 19th, in the burning
of their masonic temple, together with tlie library, regalia,
portraits of past grancl masters, duplicate proceedings, and
other printecl matter. Fortunately there was an insurance
of $2,000, but many of the older documents can net'er be replaced.
The usual appropriations of $200 each were made for the
library and the second. volume of the reprint, ancl a jen'el antl
apron lvas -r'oted to the retiring grand master.
Another festival communication was hekl at \{ra'rren,
J-utn.e 24th, it being the centennial of \\'ashington Loclge No.
3, at which an interesting historical sketch was read by Bro.
C. B. tr{ason, ,secretary, and a set o{ chain collars ancl jen'els
presented to the loclge and a jervel to the Dl'aster. It was an
unique affair.
M.'. \Y.'. \\r. H. Cra,wley, \\rarren, Grand r\{asterl R.'.
\V.'. Eclwin Baker, Proviclence, redlected Grancl Secretary.
SOUTH CAROLINA. 1896.
The one hunclrecl and twentieth annual cornmunication
was held at Charleston, Dec. Sth and gth, tr{.'. \V.'. C. E.
Sawyer, Grand Master. One hundred and flfty-tive loclges
represented; one hundrecl and seventy-seven on the roll.
Three past grancl masters present.
Two dispensations for new lotlges; one chartel revived,
flye revoked, one forfeitecl, ancl one dispensation surrendered.
Membersh,ip five thousancl, seven hundretl, ancl
twenty-flve; loss one huntlred and seventy-seyen. Receipts
$6,688.54.
The cleath of Bro. J. D. Ke.nnedy, past
was announced.
The following extraordina"ry paragraph
annua.l atlch'ess:
grard master,
is found in the
It is gratifying to be able to report that there has been no unpleasantness
whatever in our relations with other boclies, a:rcl, so far
as I can learn, none with them, except there seems to be some eommotion
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ism. It seems that another gmnd lodge has spmng up in that state,
and is organizing lodges claiming allegiance to the cerneau grand
lodge. So far as I can learn there is llttle difference between the
esoteric work of the two, as I am assured by the cerne&u masons
tha,t men raisecl in their loalges are receivetl in full fellowship in the
olcl loclges by simply renouncing their allegiance to the cerneau
botly. The Grand Lodge of Ohio classes them with clanclestlne
masons, and some trouble may yet arise when these ceLneau masons
come to visit in other juristlictions. It is only my intention to
mention the matter here, as I do not know that \\'e are callecl upon
to do more than remember th@t there is a schism in Ohio. I will
simply acttl that I have received the argum€nts of the cernea,u botly'
which, I may say, are ver)- strong with one exception, and that is
when men were obligated in lod.ges holtling charters from the Grand
Lodge of Ohio they bound themselYes to obey its eonstitution, bylaws,
rules, and regulations. But, at the same time, I cannot see
what master masons have to do with these so-calletl Jrigher degrees'
If cerneauism is not masonry, where can there be any greater ob'
jection to a mastet mason joining a cerneau lodge than for him to
join the I(nights of Pythias? A few yeals ago a teverend brother
traveled around conferring flve so-called degrees which 'he denorn'
inated the Pilgrim I(night, and yet I cannot see that any halrr was
done to ancient craft masonry by his new degrees.
tf this larguage means a,nything more than the perhaps
excusable yanity of appearing,in print, it means that the then
Grand Master of South Carolina was prepared to recognize
a clandestine grand lodge in Ohio and the so-callecl masons
of its obedience, regarrlless of a grard lodge with which
fraternal rela.tions were existing, antl whose representatir€
was reportecl upon the floor during the delivery of the paper.
Srhy the latter did not challenge the notorio'us misstatement
of facts is a matter which Bro. J. Adger Smyth should eI'
plain to the grand body from which he holds a commission
in extenuation of his dereliction of duty. It is not believed
for a moment, howeyer, that the Grancl Irodge of South
Carolina would inclorse this untena"ble position shoultl it ever
be b,rought to a, test in tfrat jurstli:ction. Possibly the grand
maste,r had his craft masonry so confused with the Pilgrim
Knight that he w'a,s unable to properly distinguish between
the two.
rI uniform cotle of by-luws was submittetl aud adopted,
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Maine proposition was reported not in accordance n'ith their
practice of perpetual jurisdiction; an emplo;.e of the rail-
N'ay mail service was held to be the rnaterial of the lodge at
the place from which he was appointed; the recommendrutions
of the grand master for a modification of the ph;-sical
qualiflcations of candiclates, the disu,se of official collars,
and the readjustment of lodge dues accorcling to a rneuber,s
abitit;' to pay were not approved; the number. of clishict
deputies n'as increased from ten to eig'hteen; the Gra"ncl
Lodgeof Nen'Zealand \va,s recognizerll an appropriation of
9500 was rnade for preparing ancl printing a codiflcation of
the larvsl a steamboat excursion n'as gir.en by the local
lodges; a jen'el l'as'yotetl to the retiring grand rnasterl ancl
in vien' of the extr.a amount of printing contemplated the
correspondence report n'as dispensed with for the coming
year.
The grancl secletary contributecl his usual n'ell digested
report on foreign correspondence. Among other things he
says:
Blo. Ilving l'orld submitted a brief but l'ell vdtten leport on
corresponde[ce. Our 1894 ploceeclings are in it.
M. .. \\'... J. T. Barron, Columbia, Grand llaster; R. .. \V...
Charles fnglesby, Charleston, re6lectecl Grand Secretary.
SOUTH DAKOTA,1897.
The twenty-third annual communication n,as held at
Il{itchell, June Sth and gth, trt.:. \\'... Jarues Lewis, Grand
Master. Seventy-nine lodges representedl ninety-one on the
roll. Niue past grand masters present, our representative
not among the number, having left the juriscliction.
'Ihree dispensations for new lodges; one charter surrendered.
tr{embership four thousand, three hundred, ancl
eight; gain sixty-fir'e. Receipts ff2,787.80.
The portraits are of the grand master ancl Bro. G. II.
Iland, past grand m,aster.
In reporting the denial of every request for a dispensatioa
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Your grand master is among those 'who do not beliere that
a desile to go on a journey or to remoYe florn a state, aftel hating
residecl n-ithiD the jur:isctiction of the lodge perhaps for' years, suffi'-
cient cause for ttre exelcise of t'his plel'ogative.
'lhe cornrnittee ou jurisprudence held that honorarJ- meDbership
or exemption flom lodge dues was not permitted
bythe grand lodge; the lfaine ploposition \Yas laid oYcr a
year'; a-cotnnrittee was appointecl to prepare a pl:ograrnrne
for their quadro-centennial in 1899; se\-eral amendnents to
the by-Ian's were aclopted, one of thern cutting off clergS'-
men fron gratuitous admission; and the milea.ge fcr next
Jrear \\'as flxed at flre cents one waJr.
The report on correspondence $,as fron the fluent pen
of Blo. \\rilliarn Blatt. as a rnatter of course. Of llinnesota
he n'rites:
l'he ploceedings are ernbellished $'ith an elegtaDt elglaling of
the granctr naster. J. F. Lar'less.
He cleciclecl that an entel'ed apprentice cannot be tlied in a loclge
open il that clegree. Pray, r'here else is he to be tliecl?
P. G. I{. Irriug Todtl is the author of the lepolt oD cor-responalence.
Oul proceedilgs of 1896 are reviewetl by the brotller in a
kincl aucl Dost flaternal style. l\ough ver5' sparing in couruelt,
one carl reatl betweetr t]re liues, ho$'e't'el', that Bro' 'l'odcl is soutld
in all matters appeltainilg to tlte n'elfare of the craft.
\\re hare had occasion befole to ,explain that masonic
trials iu this juriscliction are conclucted by a comrnittee, and
that the s-riter is not entitlecl to the handle so often attachetl
to his narne.
' Comrnelting upon recognition of the Gran Dieta Bro.
Blatt sa,rs:
Legitimacy of origin seerns to hale been relegatecl to the rear'
by lrost grancl jru'isdictions and comrnittees upon tlte subject. the
sole question upon n'hich recognition by many graud lodges hilges
is the 'r'iolation, in plactice, of inportant arxl essential landnarhs of
ancient claft urasonly. 1'he existence of these plactices in the ilnmediate
past is deniecl by' no oDe, its conti:rualce is in coltroYersy.
'We leceiveil a yery few years ago, accornpanyilg the r.equest for
recognition, a DanUrlilet ccntaining, printed in full il the Spanish
language, the lrhole of the seclet ritual. \\'e have laid it up in tlte
archives of the LeYoy librar'5'. Upon this, as upon all othel questions,
the Grancl Lorlge of South Daliota car best afforcl to be cxtremely
conservative.

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Our brother likes cremation, antl predicts that it rvill be
the burial of the future I admits assisting the grand secrr>
tary in cutting down the memorial pages; this year they
have but ten; antl infers that Wisconsin droppecl its corrrspontlence
reports for the reason that the chairman was
afraicl to have the craft read the uniyersal and severe criticisms
upon their relief proposition.
M.'. W.'. A. \Y. Coe, Deaclwood, Grantl tr{asterl R.'. W.'.
G. A. Pettigrew, n'lanclreau, re€lected Grald Secretaryl
Bro. William Blatt, Yanliton, comirnittee on correspondence-
TENNESSEE, 189T.
The eighty-third annual communication n'as held at
Nashville, Jan.27th,28th, ancl29th, l[.'. \V.'. P. N. tr{atlock,
Granrl Master. fitree huntlre'cl ald ninety-eight lotlges represented;
four huntlretl ancl twenty-flve on the roll. Four'
teen past grantl masters present.
Three dispensa.tions for new loclges I one charter arrested,
one surrenderecl, and five forfeited. Membership seyenteen
thousantl, six hundred, ancl eighty-two; loss eightyfour.
Receipts $13,586.75.
The portrait is that of the incoming grand master.
The tleath of Bro. J. M. Anderson, past grancl mastrlt,
was announced.
Among the approved decisions were the following:
3. A lodge cannot suspend its wolshipful master for non-pa.vment
of dues.
9. When a lodge sustains charges it must inflict a penalty.
13. A loclge ca.n receive and elect a non-afiiliate who can neither
read nor write.
16. A loclge cannot give the degrees to a minister of the gospel
flee of charge, nor refuntl any portion of the fees uniler penalty of
forfeiting its charter.
27. ,Ln oficer le€lected to the same office neeal not be reinstalled.
24. A willful non-payment of dues to a loclge is a masonie
offense.
There shoulcl never be a necessity for No. 13 in this age
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the grancl lodge, to be endowecl by personal contributionsl
fraternal greetings were extenctetl to Bro' A. M' Ilughes'
seni
home bY the infirmities
Year; the Per caPita
tax
he homel recognition
ew Zealatd, f/ictoria,
was
a,nd Oklahomal the Maine propo'sition was faYorably considerecl;
it was ortlerecl that the grancl treasurer turn ovcr
ail funds remaining in his ha.nds to the homel ancl fortysix
masters elecrt were duly installed in a convocabion of
past masters.
The report of the home shows a.n expencliture of S6,479
for maintenance d.uring the year, less than S70 per capita.
There are one hundrecl inmates.
Bro, G. I[. Morgan presented a goocl report on correspondence,
his flrst effort in this tlirection. From the page
given to Minnesota we quote:
A blight little well printecl volume of cerulean hue, bespangled
with golden staJs anal gilt boraler comes to us from this etrterplislng
Juriscttction.
Minnesota, enjoys the luxury of a grand orator, Bro. Robert
F\orbee, amon! othel things, uttering the golden words below, contrasting
the world's greatest wanior a-nd greatest paciflca,tor.
M.'. W.'. A. N. Sloan, Chattanooga, Grand }faster; Ii.'.
W..-. J, B. Garrett, Nashville, re€lected Grancl Secretaryl
Bro. G. II. Morgan, Cookevillg chairman of the committe-e
on correspondence.
TEXAS, 1896.
The sixty-first annual communication was held at Elouston,-Dec.
1st, 2d, and 3tl, M.'. W.'. B. R. Abernethy, Grand
Master. Thr.ee hundred and eighty-two lodges representetll
six hundred ancl two on the roll. Fourteen past grand masters
presmt.

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Twelve dispensations for new lodgesl nine charters issuecl
direct; three chalters alrested. Ilembership trt-entyseven
thousand, six hundred, antl sixtr'-twol gain eight hundred
and twenty-one. Receipts $18,630.53.
Thirty-tn'o tlecisions were reported, the following arnong
the number:
3. A cancliclate appliecl for: the entered npplentice cieglee; his
application was lefelred to a couuDittee, rvho reDolted hin sound.
and without physical clefect; he n-as elected ancl received that deglee,
and after due time n'as elected to ancl receivecl the fellol' clat't
deglee. It $'as ther cliscorelecl that plior to his iuitiation the caudiclate
had suffeled the loss of part of the middle fingel of the left
hanrl. I{y clecision lr.as thflt hacl the iujur'5' been leceir-ecl after
initiation, the caDtliclate n'oulttr hare beel eligible for ach'anceruent;
but that, )raving suftered the rr. aining befole iritiation, he rras not
eligible, eyen though the fact 'had not been tliscorerecl until afters'a
rds.
\Vhile not subscribing to the urodern theory that a candidate's
ability to courply n'ith the ritual is the only essential
physical qualification, we are of the opinion that it n'oulcl
have heen far bettel fol all concerned, under the circumstarlces,
to gile the brother the tliird degree than to lear-er
him whele he is. A profaue is not supposecl to be familiar
with the ancient landmark, antl if he applies in goocl faith
and is then regularly initiatecl and passed, he has a ralid
claim upon the fraternity that cannot be set aside upon a
mere technicality. This rnay not be goocl larv in Texas, but
it is nevertheless based upon ordinary cornnon sense. The
committee on jurisprud.ence, in a lengthy leries' of the rulings,
did not refer to this particular one, sorne\\'hat to our
surprise.
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Another well written report on fraternal corlespoudence
was submitted b;' Bro. T. I{ Nattliews, fr"orn n'hich the following
extracts are talien:
l.he colrespouclence r"eport coDtes again from the reacly pen of
Bro. Irving Tocld. It occupies eighty-eight pages, antl is :r faithful
review of the ploceeclings of fift5-si;t grancl loclges. I{e extlacts
jutliciously, and comrnents forcibl5' and pertinently. In stroug terse
sentences he epitomizes everything l'orth notice t'hat rvas clone in
sister jurisclictions. The Texas rolume (189a) is coruteously noticecl,
anrl extracts from the report of this committee ar.e given.
\\re are sorr5', Bro. l'ocltl, thnt rr'e conplainecl of a lack of statistics,
llhich were giyen, but overlookecl by ts. TheI were lot
n'here s-e expectecl to flntl thern, and looketl fol theur. But u'e got
them this tine, ancl 'tis all riglit.
Uncler the head of Connecticut he saJ's:
In our last leport we think s'e have shos'n to the satisfaction
of al5' unbiased rnind thttt the charges rt'ere false, at least so far
as the Glnn Dieta is concerned.
This d.oes not agree with the testirnon;' of Bro. T. S. Paryin
upon the subject of rYexican masonrJ'. These tn'o eminent
apologists should harmonize their differerces somewhat
before maldng another appeal to the fraternit;' in behalf
of recognition.
Under Louisiana is found the followiilg sensible comment:
T\-ith us t)re loclge is lot for"biclclen to aclmit a man l.ho sells
intoxicating liquor, but it is admonishecl it s'ele best uot to alo so,
ancl l'e very much question if there be a loclge in the state l'hich
woukl aclm.it a saloon keepel. With us, as to this rvr:itel seems just
ancl propet, soue discletiou is a,Ilorved the menbers of the lodge.
\\re ale as m;uch opposecl to the liquor trafic ancl led liquor drinking
as anJ' man, but we cannot believe, as we last 5'ear rvlote, that it
is light ancl proper to conrert the fraterDity into a" teetotal society,
with pains and penalties att:r.ched.
Bro. tr{atthews is strongly opposed to cipher rituals and
the grand tnaster's prerogatiye of making masons at sight.
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UTAH,1897.
The twenty-sixth annual communication was helcl at Salt
Lake City, Jan. 19th, 20th, ancl 21st, tr[.'. \\r.:. W. T. Dalby,
Grald Master. The nind loclges all representecl. Eight past
grand masters presentl our representative absent'
Membership seven hunclretl antl sixty-three; gain twenty
five. Receipts $1,578.
The grand master explainecl that the quarter centennial
celebration contemplated last year hacl been abanclonecl,
owing to the cost of the new masonic hall in Salt Lake City
ancl other reasons of a financial nature.
Bro. Chris. gives us a veritable portrait gallery in the current
volume, the pictures being of twenty-three grancl mas'
ters, the grand secretary, the new hall, its interior, the grand
secretary in his office, the library, old antl new ha-lls of subordinate
loclges, antl two old charters.
The Wisconsin and Maine propositions were not agreed
to: the recommendations that members stricken from the
roll for non-payment of clues may only be restorecl by a. majority
vote and to prohibit dancing in lotlge halls were not
approvecll the disposition of their interest in the public
library was referred to a committee of set'en masters of
Iodges; the revised constitution was considered and aclopted;
the new cotle was orclerecl printetl; the signet ring was
duly transferrecll and a banquet I'as tenderecl try the local
loclges.
Another of his entertaining reports on foreign cornespondence
was presentetl by the gra,ntl secretary. Ile comments
upon Minnesota in this wise:
The witlow of the late grancl secretary, A. T. C. Pierson, draws
an annual pension from the gtantl lodge of $720' A motion to reduce
it to one-half wa.s Yoted tlown with four hunclred ancl tweutynine
to forty-nine' 'We are glatl of it.
The Rev. Bro. Robert Irolbes delivered the annual oration, its
themebeingTheSpiritofMasonrT.Thereverendbrotherisafullbloodecl
American and a liberty-loving citizen, with whom we woulcl
liketotouchpalms..Wedonotbelievethathevotedforthepeace
resolution cabled. to England, because he hates tyranny in any form'
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The repolt on corresponclence, of which Bro. hying Toald is l.be
author, occupies eighty-eight pages, and reviews the proceedings ot
flfty grantl loclges; Utah for 1896, arnong them, receiving kind and
fraternal mention. Ile copies from Grand I\{aster: Chapman's address
and our own reports, sum.marizes the aloings of our grand
lodge, and has only good worcLs for the eraft in Utah, In parting
with Bro. Todd we desire to extend to him our heartfelt sympailry
in the great loss he sustaineal last Ir.ebruaty. When a friend and
brnthel standls by the open graye which closes oyer the wife who
has been for thirty years his "rainbow to the storms of life," we
shed, a tear for her, for him. There is a union beyond the clouds,
Bro. T'odcl, and for it we are all waiting.
Under Iowa is fountl the following:
Bro, Coxe includes in his report a paBer written by Grand Secretary
Parwin on Mexican masonry. The paper is very inter:osting
to read, ancl to some extent instructive, but when Bro. Parvin
speaks of tbe origln of Mexica.n masonry, we fear he has not goue
far enough back. 'We beg to advise him to take from the shelves of
his library Findetr's Bauh,uette, Jahrgutg,2l, page 153, ancl read the
oligin of Mexican masonry as there related by Bro. Elerman Butz,
It is a long and. not a very pleasant story of 1\[exican masonry.
Under Wisconsin he says;
We beg to differ with llro. Bouck. It is our flrm belief that tbe
correspondence reports have done more for the enlightenment of the
craft and the eleyation of masonry than all the legislation of grand
lotlges put together.
l{.'. U/.'. A. D. Gash, Provo, Grancl trfaster; R.'. W.'.
Christopher Diehl, Salt Lake City,'re€lected Grand Secretary.
VERIyIONT, 1897.
The one hundred and fourth annual cornmunication was
held at Burlington, June 9th ancl 10th, M.'. W.'. Kittredge
Ilaskins, Grand Master. Eighty-seven lodges representetl;
one hundrecl antl one on the roll. Six past grancl masters
pr€sent; our representative absent.
One dispensation for a new lodge. Membership nine
thousand, seven hundrecl, and flfty-eight; gain sixty-four.
Receipts fi7,02L.
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The portrait is that of the grand master, with a cut of
the proposetl ue'it' temple at Burlington.
The grancl secretary reportecl that he l'as making a registr1-
as cornplete as practicable of the membership prior to
1346, much of the data having been lost.
The pulchase of a lot for the new ternple was reported
n'ith foundations laitl, at a cost of $20,677.65. An appropriation
of $30,000 was made, in adclition to the $50,000 of
last year.
The leyisecl digest of decisions n'as presented and printecl
with the proceedingsl an arnentlment to the by-laws was
adopted forfeiting the charter of any loclge not rcpresented
in grand loclge or failing to make returns and pay dues for
two successive years, and cutting off mileage to representatives
of lodgres dilatory in their returnsl ancl a jewel was
r-otecl to the retiring grancl master.
Bro. trI. O. Perkins prepared his usual report on foreign
correspondence, a thoughtful and digriiflecl procluction, from
which the follon'ing quotations are taken
The aclclress of the grancl Dlaster is a thorough-going, business
paDer.
Granrl loclge also listenecl to au adurirable address by the glaud
orator', Bro. L. R. Balto.
The reDort ou corresDo[alence is again subrnittecl by Bro. Irving
Todcl, \-ho colclenses much into a slnall space. IIis review of fiftyseven
glaucl julisdictions inclucles a fraternal notice of Yermont for
1896.
Uncler the heacl of Arkansas he pertinently criticises the
address of the grand orator as follo'ws:
llrhat shall be saicl of one s'ho speaks of the fraternity of free
and accepted rDasons as an orilel? Whele does he flnd in ritual,
cipher, mouth-to-ear, or any other kind, a,uthority for speaking of the
rDasonic institutiou as an orcler?
The elror is a lery comrnon one, e\ren among olcl masons
n'ho certainl;' linorv better. For example see the annual
adclress of the Grancl tr{aster of Yermont.
Bro. Perkins thinks that the burial service shoulcl be rerised
so as to inclucle cremation; that the calling of a past
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of confelring a degree is entirely uncallecl for and contrary
to ancient usage; that the so-called cipher innovation is
about as aged as the institution of masonry itself ; that Indiana
could not haye consistently acted otherwise whcn
pushed to the rvall by Penns;'lvania; that a clandestine mason
rnay not be healed, but should be treated as a profanel
and that the value of correspondence reports are enhanced
b;'their contiuuity.
The proceeclings of the eighth annual meeting of the district
deputy grand masters are given in the appendices.
l{.'. W.'. D. N. Nicholson, Grancl Master; R... \\r... W.
G. Iieynolds, redlected Grand Secretaryl both of Burlingtonl
Bro..M. O. Perhins,'Windsor, chairman of the committee
on foreign correspondence.
VIRGTNIA, 1896.
' The one hund.red and nineteenth a.n,nual cornmunication
was held at Richmond, Dec. 1st, 2d, and 3cl, tr{... \V... J. p.
tr'itzgerald, Grand Master. One hundred and seventy-nine
lodges representedl two hundred and flfty-seven on the roll.
Five past grand masters present, our representative included.
Five dispensations for new lodges; four charters suspended,
one r.eyivecl. l{embership trvelve thousand, six hundred,
and fifty-two; gain eighty. Receipts ff1:0,I96.22.
The proceedings of a special communication, held at
Richmond. July 2d to lay the corner stone of a rnonument
to Jefferson Davis, are given as a preface.
The deaths of Bro. G. W. Dame, grand chaplain since
1863, and Bro. \V. E. Turner, grancl lecturer, were au-,
nounced. A portrait of the former faces the tifle page.
The salary of the grancl secretary was flxed at $2,000
per annum, in lieu of all fees ancl commissionsl a resolu.
tion to dispense with the nightly banquets and pay the traveling
expenses of one representative from each lotlge was
not adopted; and the Maine and Wisconsin propositions
were not indorsed.
The sixth annual report of the rnasonic home gives the
expenditures at S7,703.791 number of inmates, thirty-eight.

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A very brief report on foreign correspondence was transmitted
by Bro. \\r. F. Drinkard, not present at the sessions,
probably owing to continuecl ill health. It is his flrst since
1889. Of tr{innesota he says:
Jil'e ale glatl to see that in this jurisdictiol the law that reinstatement
does Dot carry 'tvitlr it lestolation to membershiB, except
when the grancl lodge revelses the decision of the lodge suspending,
agrees rvith ours.
Another gratifying matter is the grand mastel's condemnation
of what he calls masonic Doliticians. IIe lightly holcls that ofiice in
rnasonry should seek the ruan and not the man the ofice, and' condemns
all electioneering in lodges'
Ile also condernns atteilpts to improve the r:itual. * * * There
is no 1717 heresY here.
Uncler Arizona he inquires:
'Who woulcl care to be thus grancl rnastel in name only 2o6 trlbject
to a constitu'tion in an olganization, one of the corner stones of
which is the mastet's prelogative, ancl which was in full working
orderbeforemeneYerthoughtaboutconstitutionalgovernment?
Yirginia has no constitution, but is goYerneal by the
Methodicat Digest, a collection of the laws of the grancl
deputy gra4d Daster then offered to unclertake the publication,
which was completed the following yea.r and formally
approved by the grand master anal wardens. The former
printer was also allon'ed -the further sum of ten pounds,
provitlecl he give a receipt in full antl deliver the worli to
be disposed of as the grand loclge might direct. A copy of
the imperfect book hacl been orclerecl forwardecl with the
proceealings to each subordinate lodge for temporary use'
but it is extremely doubtful if one coultl now be founcl. An'
other revision, authorized in 1815, was not issuetl until 1818,
ancl approved in 1820, notwithstanding numerous errors, In
1847 John Dove, grand secretary, brought out his well
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1866, and a fourth by W. B. fsaacs, his successor, in 1877.
ll'his brief history compiled from the early recortls is not
without interest to the general reader.
From the cominents under Colorado it may be inferrecl
that their past master's clegree is precisely the same as that
conferrecl in a r.oyal a,rch chapter. It is not so with us. Our
wartlens are not entitled to receive it; theirs must as a prerequisite
to installation, unless they have hacl the chapter clegreg
but they cannot claim the rank. Ile recommends the
terms pr:esent masters and past masters as a distinction.
We call them. actual past masters and virtual past masters,
Which is preferable in our way of thinking. This train of
thouglrt leads up to another point. According to the Virginia
regulation a royal arch mason is eligible for installation
as a warden as soon as he is elected. ft is to be pre
sumed, therefore, that he may be present at a special lodge
of past masters, convmed. for the purpose of conferring that
degree. If so, ancl we are not entirely clear as to his privileges,
cannot an installed master or warclen in that jurisdiction
also be present at a royal arch chapter when opmed
upon the fifth degree? We are tokl that it is a poor rule
that will not work both ways; a poorer one could not be
easily conceived.
Bro. Greenleaf, of Colorado, respontls as followS:
A chapter past master has no right in a convention of actuel
past masters. On one occasion we requested a past grand master
of a large jurisdiction to retire from a convention of actual past
masters over which we 'w'ere presiding, he having received the tlegree
in a chapter. A chapter past master who visits a conventlon
(or lodge) of actual past masters violates his obligation, Actual past
masters in conyention assembled, who permit such to yisit them, are
equally gu,ilty. Without intending to be captious at all, the discussion
having been forceal, upon us, we say most decicletliy that every
grand loclge which pelmits a chapter past master to' visit a. conYentlon
of actual past masters, or lebognizes the chapter -legree of that
name, in any form, commits a grave error. I'he two bodles are entirely
distinct, neither aan have any la.wful information of the doings
of the other, nor as to the iclentity of their membership. The organization
of one is a,biding, being under the wing of a chapter; the
other is fleetiug, called into existence by three or more actual past
masters, who confier the degree and then clissolve sine il'ie. If Bro.
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here outlilecl, there shonld renaiu ro rnole perplexity in his uiud
concerlilg tliat rocli on n'hich l'e all split-our sides, the past
rnaster's cleglee.
Bro. Perkins, of Ver'Dront, saJ's:
Eviclentl;' Blo. D' assumes that the esote'ic for'r of installatiou
is the sane as the capitulal cleglee. In this he ert:s, as he would
acl,ruit at oncc, shoulcl hc \'itness the installatio[ cereruoDy.
Bro. Iipton, of \\rashington, says:
'I'he lcporter states that olcl masonic chalts callecl the degree
plesent or llast mastel, thinks plesent naster the prefel'able [anre,
and also asks Blo. Greelleaf, of Coloraclo, to explain why a chapter
past mastef cannot sit il a loilge of past rnasters. \\re Dresume the
ansryer will be, because freernasonry knon's nothing of the chapter,
and classes its tlegrees, so fal as thelr haye anything at all to do
I'ith freernaso[ry, as siale degrees. In palticular, l'e corsider the
chapter past :nastel degtee a niserable parody on a beautiful 2rud
irnportant part of the celemony of iDstalling a master', l'hich, out:
stuclies haye cqnvincecl us, existed before the gland loclge era. The
side degree knorvn as the royal arch could, oliginally, be bestorved
only upol rnastels of lodges, installecl mastels, those masters (master
rnasons) rvho hacl passed through the full ceremony of installation;
b.ut thL' r'igor of the rule was subsequeutly lelaxecl, ancl later
it 'n'as confelred on those, not masters elect, rvho had become passed
Drasters by going through a forn calleal passing the chair', usually
by a dispensation ftorn a granal Dlaster. Out of this last, rnolre or
less farcicfl], celemorJ' \\'as eYolved the so-called chaptel past master
degree, n'hel the banishment of the royal arch frorn the lodges
macle the chapter and a flctitiolrs passing of the chair necessaly' In
our opinion that part of the ceremony of installing the mastel of a
loclge, in which essential instructions are inrparteal aDd which iras
always been seclet, is not pr"operly called a degree.
Under Delaware the follon'ing clissertations are giyen:
Pr:obably the leason for: all the contlovelsy as to the antiquity
of slreculative masont'y, and its being only tlaceable back to 1717'
is due to the fact that before its crystallization into the glancl lodge
s5'stem thele were no lecords kept, as there could not have been the
Ieast necessity for them. If we will take as a suggestion our ritualistic
teaching, 'hantled clon'n the age's, that "the ground floor of Kiug
Solomon's 'I'etnple l'as a urosaic paYement," l'hen, until a few yeals
ago, all DlAsons knetr', or thought they linew, that it was not a
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ilrat the plain floor: thought to be that of the or:igilal temDle prorr:cl
to bc a latel ole sixteeD feet aboYe the or:iginal one' \\nhicll ?r('s [r
mosaic paYernent, aDcl part of Nhich tlre Grand Loclge of l-ilginia
has in its possessiou, \'e Nill see that there must be sourethitlg in
oul tlaclitioDs proriDg their antiquity. 'I'here are Draly other tlriugs
the rtreaniDg of n-hich is lost, r'hich n'e coulcl trace up ensily if our
histoly only clatecl frotu 1?17. Pelhaps the future lias tuot'e sttr:-
prises iD stole fol ns i[ this directio[.
Ilany years ago thele \Yere matle in ole of our: Vilginia loclges
thtee rnasons on theit atDendneDt clue to a re\'iYal of religion, and
as '$ as urged, as an e[coul'agement to the[r, rvlrose l]r'eYiots moral
Iife hacl not been \-hat it shoulcl be. 'I'hey \-ere all soon suspeldecl,
ancl still lemain tholns iD tbe flesh to the loclge that tooli them in
ancl rvas talier in. Let lrs use the black balls irl all cases of poor
tiDrber'. Numbels al'e no llelp to lls if 11'e risli usiug bad material'
as lYe easily may from calelessness.
Under the Distr'ict of Cclumbia he has this to sa-Y of the
prerogatiYe:
\ol' l'e il Yirginia lecoguize the cotlstitutions of rnason'y, but
have no constitution or funclamental lan'. \\'e hold that the grnnd
loclge in its jurisiliction is suprerne, but that the glantl master is not
only the naster of the grancl loclge, but is ir reality, as n'e terir
him, Grand. I{aster: of Masons in Yir:ginia. At ottl last gr:aucl anlual
comurunication an arnendtnent rvas proposed to our trIethoclical Digest,
plohibiting the public insttllation of officers, I'hiclr hatl been
clone by dispensation cluling the ;'ear:. 'I'he question n'as askecl of
the gland rnaster', who was himself YelJ' faYol'able to the arnelclment,
what I'oulcl thel becoilte of his prerogntiYe. 'l'he ansrre::
caurc lilie a l:rrgle note:
as it was.
will onll'
and such
anal I rvill
to allo$r any'lo(lge to Dublicly install
for me to say in my dispensation, I
the luethodical l)iaest, anlal grant the
to do it i,f I think proper.
Our institution is the lDost bealrtiful specirnen of the handiworli
of nortal man, and is at once the most tlernocratic and the Dlost
autoclatic on earth. Do not let us clilute its force in iDitatioD of
othel societies or sJ'stems of governDrent.
The pa,st master''s degree is again taken up under Indiana:
There cau plobably be no mole fltting place in this report to
explain our position o[ this subject thar right here. \\re recltire

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waiclens to leceive the Dast master's deglee before iustallation, beeause
rvithout it they \yould not know how to presicle in the absence
of the master. \\rhat there is ineonsistent in this is hard to see. and
it d,oes not seem that any rnason who has receivecl the degree would
at once lecognize the fact that without it he coultl not collectly lule
and govern his loclge. To those s'ho have not leceived it, it may
be proper to say that their idea of the degree is probably pelverted
by its name, ancl this very controversy, aclded to the lorg-standing
discussion as to what constitutes a leal past master, voultl emphasize
the rvisdom of restoring its ancient othel name of preseut master.
\\re alo not care n.hethel it is given in a royal alch chaptel ol
in a lodge of past rDasters convenecl for the Burpose. \Yhen the
Gland Lodge of -\rir:ginia surrendelecl jurisdiction of the chapter
degrees to the gr:and chapter, this $'as reserved for n'ardens and
masters. It r:ray be ne\ys to those in younger states, but one hunchetl
years ago the loilges in Yir:ginia conferled all the degrees now
includecl in the chapter, and conclucted all business in tlre entered
apprentice's degree.
The only reference to the surrender that we have been
able to flnd in the early proceedings is the following in 1-790:
A petition from the bretluen of the Staunton Lodge, No, 13,
setting fofth the hardships ancl inconvenieuces arising by the atloption
of a law in the grand lodge vesting the saicl graud lodge with
the exclusiYe right, power', and authotity of making loyal arch masons,
and, praying that the saitl law may be repealed-
Resoh:cd., That the said petition is leasonable, ancl that said law
be and is hereby repealecl.
It n'as not until 1819 that the regulation pertaining to
wa.rdens was adopted, as follows:
Resol,ueil,, That no warden of a subordinate loalge shall enter upon
the duties of his offrce until he shall have taken the degree of past
master,
..
The minutes of those days n'ere only abstracts, consequently
it is possible that there has been other legislation
of which no record was made.
Bro. Drinkarcl concludes his interesting paper with the
followinc statement:
This repoft is intenclecl to put Yirginia as nearly as may be up
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former leports have been continuecl to ilate. The committee has
aimed to show to our own brethr:en and to the masonic world just
what we conceive to be right on each subject treated, not from any
desire to be caBtious, but to do good, and if wrong to be brou,ght to
see it.
Some of the usages thus referred to ancl peculiar to this
jurisdiction are that petitions may be withclrawn by unanimous
consentl a member casting a white ball has no right
to say so, but one casting ablach ball can avow it or not as
he pleasesl membership is allowed in any number of lodges;
refreshruents are customary, in the discretion of the master,
and there is no law against the use of liquorsl insteacl of a
committee on credentials there is a meclieval ancl Yexatious
mode of opening the grancl loclge; incorporation of lotlges
is forbidden, although most of them holcl property through
their trustees apppointecl by courtl no attention is paid to
official dirnits or other documentsl there are no committees
on applicaliong each member being supposetl to investigate
for himself.
M.'. W.'. A. R. Courtney, Grancl Masterl B.'. W." G. W.
Carrington re6lected Grand Secretaryl Bro. TV. tr', Drinhard,
chairman of the committee on foreigl correspondencel all
of Bichrrrond.
WASHINGTON. 1897.
The fortieth annual communication was held at Seattle,
June 8th,9th, and 10th,I\[.'. W.'. Y. C. Blalock, Grand lfa.ster.
\rinety-qix loclges representedl one hundred antl one
on the roll. Twelve past grand masters presentl our representative
absent.
Membership four thousand, six hundred, and forty-ninel
loss three hundred and forty-two. Receipts ffl,TIg.TE.
The portrait is that of the grand master.
The death of Bro. G. O. Haller, past grancl master, was
announced.
The grand master yery properly decidetl that one whc
has only receivecl the past master's d.egree in a chapter can.
not be present at a lodge of past masters.
A resolution congratulating Bro. T. M. fieed, grand secretary,
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mason was unanimously adopted by a risiug votel a YerI
interesting adtlress on The Universality of Freemasonry was
deliveled by Bro. John Arthur, grand. orator; an approaching
event \vas announced as a family affair, the conferring
of the third clegree, at which the rnaster, wardens, antl candidate'u'errr
to be the father antl thlee sons; an amenclment
extending ntembership to past grancl masters of other jurisdictions,
members of lodges in Washington, r'as not a1tprorecl
b;' the committee on jurispludencel $350 was ap'
proprial-ed to Bro. \V. H. Upton for his services as cocle cornmissioner;
the roster of loclges and members was orclered
printed ever:y third year; it was declarecl a masonic offense
for a mason in that juriscliction to enter into the business
of selling intoxicating liquors as a bet'erage, not to apply to
masons no$, engagecl in the trafficI the matter of appointing
tlistrict lecturers rvas incleflnitely postponecl; the propositiol
to turu over the masonic temple at Seattle to the control
of the fraternity was referred to a committee of three,
to report next yearl the grancl lraster announced that the
gavel used at the tlaily sessions was presented by Mother
Kilwinnilg Lodge to Occident Lodge No. 99, a brief history
of which is given as an appentlix; and $100 was appropriated
for the prosecution of frauds.
Bro. W. I{. Upton pr.epared the leport on correspondence
in a topical form, largely for the sake of brerity; a highly
original document, bristling with personalities. There appeared
to be nothing in our proceedings which attracted his
attentiol save the following:
As an appendix to the l\Iinnesota volune rve flud' the proceealiugs
of the Masonic \retelan Association of lliunesota fol 1897, in rvhich
are some forty pages of histolical addresses of fat nore than local
inter:est. From one of these-a paper flIling fourteen pages, by Bro.
W. FL Grant-we make the following extracts. \Ve have taken the
liberty of italicizing certain passages s'hich tlrron' Iight on questions
of masonic la$' and usage.
While agreeing with Bro' Upton in very urany things not
necessary to be again referred to in this report, we tlissent
nost emphatically from his aclvocacy of celrreauism. IIe
professes to be of the opinion that it is a clead issue, although
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ser-rblance of vitality. We in l{innesota have had personal
experience, and as it is a settled matter in this jurisdiction
there is no occasion for further discussion, other than ttr
occasionall;- note some of the glaring misstatements, rlf
which thc Grand Master of South Carolina furnishes a strikilg
exarnple.
M.'. \\;.'. A. W. Frater, Snohomish, Gland tr{aster; R.'.
W.'. T. If. Reed, Olympia, re6lectetl Grancl Secretary.
WEST VrRGrNrA, 1896.
The thirty-secontl annual communication was held at
Wheeling, Nov. 10th and 11th, I{.'. W.'. J. M. Collins, Grirnd
llaster. Niuety-eight lodges representedl one hundled and
six on the roll. Ten past rnasters pres,entl our representative
absent.
Three dispensations for new.lodges. tr{embership flr-e
thousand, eight hunclred, and sixty-sevenl gain two hunclretl
ancl eighty-five. Receipts $4,418.30.
The pcrtraits are of the grand rnaster and a past grand
master.
The first of the two clecisions clearly inclicates their genealogy:
1. Who has the right to conYene a past mastel's lodge? Is that
porver not Yesteal in the nastel' of the lotlge uDcler which tlle sirllle
is holden? The worshipful rnastel of the lodge should convene the
past master"s loclge, alcl ill case of his abselce the seniorwartlen.
In case of the absence of the 'worshipful mastel and senior s'ar:den,
then the junior warden.
The special committee on orphans' home reportecl a preliminary
plan, the matter being recommitted to come up
again next yearl a delightful banquet was tenderecl by t)re
local loclgesl Bro. O. S. Long cliscussecl the Symbolism of
the Masonic Apron I auother edition of the text book was
orderedl the Maine proposition was approYed contlitionally;
the Wisconsin proposition was deemecl inexpedientl it was
resol'i,ed that no application for a charter be grantetl unless
accompaniecl by a certificate from the grancl lecturer that
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-sense of the graltl loilge that no person should be elected to'
preside ol;er a lotlge unless able to confer the three degrees'
in an efficient rnanner.
'I'he amentlment giving each past grand master one full
'vote in the grancl lodge was reported lost by the grancl secletar;',
twenty-two lodges voting in favor and thirty-four
against.
Notlithstancling his public duties as goyernor of the
commonwealth, the glanrl secletary founcl time to prepare
another of his genial reports on foreign correspondence, including
a revierv of trIinnesota for 1896 and 1897. This accounts
for the non-reception of their proceedings until lnte.
in trfarch. We quote the following:
I alr greatly pleasecl rvith tr{.'. \V.'. Grand tr{aster C. L. Bron'n'sacldress
before the gland lodge,
A beautiful ernbroidered lambskin aBron, the gift of tJre grantl
offcels and other friencls, was presentetl to the gr:ancl chaplain, Bro.
L. D. Boynton, through Blo. Rev. G. I{. Davis, past deputy gland
master. Bro, Boynton was wholly taken by surprise, but n'as equal
to the occasion, and accepted this token of the high regard ancl esteem
of his frienals in apptoBriate terms.
Bro, Irving Todcl gives us an entertaining reyiew of the rnost of
the grand lotlges of the countly. 'Ihe brevity of it is my prineipal
criticism. * >t * I extend thanks to Blo. 'l'odcl for his kinally reyiew
of oul cloings. IIe copies a page or mol'e of my wtitings with
approYa-I.
Gland tr'Iaster Lawless presidetl and deliveretl a very entertaining
add.ress.
Grand Olator L. R, Barto deliver:ed a sholt, but Yery leaclable'
address.
The report on flzi.ternal corlespondence is the llandiwork of W.''
BIo. Irring Todtt. He succeetlecl in squeezing it into eighty-six
pages, A lrage and a half of his Yaluable reYiew are clevoted to our
state for 1E95. IIe alludes to rYhnt $'e did that year', and flnds no
fault s'ith us.
Bro, +\tkinson says it does him goocl to see a brother secretary
get a hot-bloodetl resolution of inclorsement; that it
n'ould be better to stancl o1T a canclidate who can neither
speak, read, nor write the English laaguage for a few months
until he can at least learn to unalerstancl what is said to him;
that befotc being allowed membership in a loclge a brother
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jng tlegrees: that masonry is a moral institution, not a" religious
society; that the Grancl trfaster of Penr,sylvania was
not in the remotest degree discourteous in the fndiana controversy
an opinion that will not be yery generally subscribed
to; that the use of ciphers is a m'asonio offense; that
American masonry will make a sacl and serious mistake by
establish,ing fraternal relations with the Gran Dieta; that
m'asonic labor should be performed by a lodge while open;
that tle incorporation of grand.lotlges is a.n innovation; that
ftalian masonry is the main cause of practically unifying
the Rroman Oatholic Church against our institution; that his
rule is never do anything you don,t have to; and tha;t the
doctrine of perpetual juriscliction is too antiquated and exacting
for modern times.
M.'. 1V.:. B. D. Gibson, Charlestown, Grand. trfastez; R...
VI.', G. lV. Atkinson, Srheeling, retilected Grand Secretary.
WISCONSIN. 1897.
The fifty-third annual communication was held at Milwaukee,
June Sth, 9th, and 10th, M.... W.,. Aldro Jenks,
Grand. Master. Two huntlrecl and thirty-two lodges representedl
tu'o hund.recl antt thirty-seyen on the roll. Ten past
grand masters present, our representative atnong the number.
Two disp'ensations for new lodges. Membership sixtecn
thousand, nine hundred, and forty-six; gain five hundred
ancl thirty-eight. Receipts fi6,942.70.
The death of Bro. G. W. Jones, their first grancl pursuivant,
was announceal, at the age of ninety-two years,
The grand master decided that the 1895 amendment to
the ediot regard'ing physical qualifications was an infringernent
orf the ancient landrnarks, and therefore yoitl; that a
master has no power to summarily remove an appointive offlcer;
that it is unmasonic to send out circulars calling attention
to the fact that a cantlidate for a civil office is also a
mason; and that the master has no right to demantl of a
member of the committee on a petition his reasons for refusing
to join in a favorable report.
Bro. J. D. Vincil, of Missouri, was welcomed as a vi.sitor;
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three nole jurisdictions having formally aclopted their
propositionl conclernuation of the_ unmasonic offense of
soliciting a profane to become a mason was reaffirrned; the
reyised constitution n'as aclopted. ancl qrclered printecl; the
two new loclges were charterecll a clonation of S100 rvas
nade to the Cl-riltlren's Ilome Society; ancl a jewel was votetl
to the retiring grand master.
Bro. M. Ir. Youngs, grantl lecturer, submittecl an interestiug
report of his labors during the past forty years. Ile is
not only the olclest, but also one of the most accomplished
ritualists in this country.
The committee on foreign correspondence seems to havc
been supplantecl by the committee on rnasonic relief, and
clropped out of existence. The cover, however, gives the
name of Bro. Aldro Jenks, Dodgeville, as committee on correspcndence,
the only reference to be found on or about the
current proceerlings.
M.'. W.'. N. C. Giffen, Fond d.u Lac, Grancl trIaster; R.'.
W.'. J. W. Laflin. tr{ilwaukee. redlectecl Grand Secretarv.
wYolrrNc, 1897.
The twenty-third annual communication was held at
Rawlins, Sept. 14th, M.'. W.'. De Forest Richards, Grantl
Master. Thirteen lodges representecl; flfteen on the roll.
Five past grancl masters present.
,Two lodges consoliclated. trIembership ten hunclretl and
eleven; loss twelve. Receipts $1,146.
The portraits are of the grand master and four past
grancl m'asters.
The annual adtlress refers to their improved conditions
as follows:
I extencl the hand of fellowship ancl brothelly love to all, feel'
ing that there has been a marked irnprovenent, in not olly the
conclition of our society in this jurisdiction since our last corumuni'
catioD, but that general contlitions, whlch concern all out people'
have improved to a markecl extent cluring that time' tr'or four years
anrl urore the hand of adversity has lain heavily upon ou'r people,
but the horizon now presents a brighter glow. Almost everTthing
we ha-ve in the state of Wyoming for sale has aclvancecl in value;
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bope that thele is in store for us a leturn of that prospelitJ' that
malies the heart glacl, and n'hich goes so far ton'ald the improvernent
of our affairs ancl our membelship, as a rnasonic organizatioD'
The following \r'as the only decision reported:
It is try opinioD that no lodge should leceive ol entertail arry
petition for affiliation, utrless the petition is accompaniecl by a certiflcate
of dirnit from the loclge of which he was last a rnember.
The \Yashington memorial exercises were referred to a
special committee, with authority to act; an arnendment
n'as adopted giving the master or \Yardens of a loclge power
to appoint proxiesl thanks were extencled to the Grand
Loclge of Tennessee for an invitation to be present at the cxposition
on llasonic Dayl actual ra'ihoad aud stage fare was
vpted tc one representative from each loclge ancl the grancl
officers at the next annlral comrnunicationl the llaine
proposition n'as r"eported entirely covered by their by-lhws;
lodge action upon a petition unaccompanietl by a climit rl'zts
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that a dirnittecl rnason should a,ffi,liate only in the juriscliction
where he residesl that the regulation permitting a lotlge to
be open,ed by a past rnaster in ttre absence of the m'aster and
wa"deo. works well in that juristlictionl and that public
ceremonials will never injure the craft, if conducted in a
creditable ulJulrrer'
Untler South Carolina he pointetlly renarks:
Invasion of telritor'5r already occupietl is what we as master
masonshavetodowiththeso-calledhigherorothe::dregrees'We
have carefully reatl both sides of the cerneau question, and oppose
cerneauism on the ground mainly that it as a body has antl is
attempting to invade territory occupied by anothet botly of the
We say this from an unprejudiced standpoint, as we
"n-" "it".
have not and never expect to take said degrees'
M.'. W.'. E. P. Rohrbaugh, Cheyenne, Grand tr{aster; Ii".
W.'. .W. L. Kuykentlall, Saratoga, reelected Grancl Secretary.
FraternallY submitted'
IRVING TODD,
For the Committee.
Ilastings, Dec. 27th, 1897.

PR-OCEEDINGS
OF THE
Masonic Veteran Association
OF IVIINNESOTA.
c
flT T+tE
SIXTfI RNNURL FREUNION.
sT. PftuL, JtEtNUftRY, 1898.
ST, PAUL, MINN.
THE PIoNEER PREss CoMpANy.
r898.

OF'FICER.S
OF TIIB
MASONIC VETERAN ASSOCIATION
OF MINNESOTA
FOR
1a94.
Bno. Groncn Reuselr Mntclr-r....'. -......... St. Paul " " " " "', President'-
,TheSeventhannualReunionand.FeastwillbeheldinMasonic
tempti, Stl faul, on Wednesday evening, Jan' rr, 1899'

PR.OCEEDINGS
OF THE
Masonic Veteran Association
On \4rr.rxEso:rA,
AT THE SIXTH ANNUAL REUNION.
FIITST SESSION.
Sr. P.o.ur,, Jan. 11, 1898,
Pursuant to notices, duly mailed. to all of the mem,bers, the frst
session of the Sixth Annual Reunion of the l{asonic Yetelan Association
was held this Tuesday evening, Jan. 11, 1898, in the Blue
Room of Masonic Hall, at St. Paul, IVfinn., at 8 o'clock p, m.
Present-Bro. George R. lVletcalf, President.
Bro. Israel B. B. Sprague, Treasurer.
Bro. Giles'W. Merrill, Secletary.
Bro. Andrew P. Swanstrom, Marshal,
And a number of the brethren.
It had been announceal in the notices of the meeting that the
general business of the annual reunion would be transacteal on
'Wednesday eyening, the 12th. The President appointed as a committee
to audit the Secretary's ald Treasurer,sleports, Bros. Sheldon
I:. n'razel of Dulu,th, August D. Anderson of I(asson, a.nd Benj. J.
Knapp of St. Paul. Applications for membership were received
from eighteen brethren, who were all cluly elected. (See Roster Nos.
238 to 255 inclusive.) No further business appearing, adjourned.
Receipts from eighteen petitions at gb, 990.
G. w. r[E*Rrr]rr,
Sect'etarlJ.
SECOND SESSION.
St. Paul, Januar-5r 12, 1893.
Pursuant to adjournment, the second. session of the Sixth Annubl
Reunion of the Mdsonic Veteran Association of Minnesota, assembled
in the usual plaee, Wednes.d.ay evening, JanuarJz 12, 1899, at g o'clock.
Present: Bro. George R. Metcalf, president; Bro. Benj. F..
n'armer, n'irst Yice President; Bro. Joseph If. Thompson, Second

58 Proceed,|ngs of the [1898
Vice President; Bro' Israel B' B. Sprague, Tfeasuler; Bro' Giles'W'
I\{errill, Secr.etarT; Bro. Andrew P. Swanstrom, lfarshal; Blo'
George EI. Davis, Chaplain; Bro. Wm, H' Grant, Historian; and
upwards of 10O of the brethren.
Such minutes of the Association as had not been pr:inted, and
the recorcls of the Boar:tl of Directors, helcl on I\'IaIch 1, April 1' June
1, November 27, ar,d' December 31, 1897, wele ::ead ancl approved'
Petitions fol membership were leceived fron seventeen brethren'
which were referled to the Association, as a committee of the whole'
andthereportbeingfavor:able,theyweleunanimouslyelectecl'(See
Roster Nos. 256 to 270 inclusive')
Bro. Char:les Griswolcl appliect for active lrembership, antl rvas
transferred from the honorary to tlre actiYe list'
TTIE ADDRESS OF WELCO}IE.
llemberswhohadbeenelectedtotheAssociationsincet]relast
Annual Reunion were welcomecl to full fellowship by Bro' Lolen .W'
Collins of St. Cloutl.
Tenerable Brethrmt:
The passing of another year has brought this Association to its
sixth Annual Reunion ancl our worthy Presiclent has assignecl to me
thepleasantdutyofextendingawelcometothosewhoabiclewith
us for the fu'st time-those who have joined our lanks within the
past twelYe months.
'We commence the seventh year of our existence under very
favorable auspices. uncertain as its tenure of life seemed at the
outset, the Association has norv the strength, rigor anci prosperlty
of'earlymanhood.'Wehavesteadilyincreasedinnumbersan'lin
thosematerialthingswithoutwhichnoorganizationcanp]:osperor
even survive. Our annual meetings have proven a great success,
forinthem.wefln.lnruchfoodforreflectiouaSwellasmuchthat
is inspiring'
You will meet here vetetans only in the ranks of Masonry-men
who have served it with zeal a.nd fldelity fol upwards of a score of
years-veterans in that gleat fratelnity whose mem;bers, when tolether,
can say as ditl the old, monks to those who approached their
monasteries: "'[Vhen thou reachest our gates put up thy swords'
whenthoucomestwithinourwallscurbthytong'ues,forindwe].Iing
here is that peace which passeth all unclerstanding, the p€ace of
eoO, tnis must abide in the hearts of all who tarrieth with us'"
Among these veterans you will fintl those with whom you haYe
been fraternally associated for maly, many years' You will probably
tlis
ered' a
lodge ro
many
dangers.
whom
you har

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such fraternal fellowships you,r associatlon with this body must
prove extremely pleasant and profitable. With such loyal companions
how couftl it be otherwise! Antl now, vetera.n brethren, in the
name of the Association, I tend.er tq. each of you a most eordial reception,
anrl, in behalf of its members, using the f.tting language of
the great bartl, I say: "To thee anrl thy company I bid a hearty
weleome."
The President then read his
ANNUAL ADDRESS.
lenerable Brethron:
So much of our time this evening has been assigned to otherg,
peculiarly flttecl to. entertain and. instruct you, I shall conf,ne myself
to those matters of general interest to the Association that our
Constitution enjoins upon the President to report at the Annual
Reunlon,
NECROIJOGY.
And flrst of all, let us recall to memory ancl briefly review-the
lives and serviees of ourr honored dead:
DANIEL BDNJAMIN SMIT}I,
An actiy€ membel', signer of the oall, anal founder, tlied at his home
in Austln, Sept. 30, 1890. a'his was Brevious to our last meeting,
but the fact was not reported to the Association until late in the
winter. Brother Smith was born in Novi, Mich., Dec. 26, 1886. Of
New Englancl and revolutionary stock, he was educatecl in the
State Normal School of Miehigan, and followect the profession of
teachlng until his removal to Austin in 1871. There he commenced
a commercial career, which he pursued with great success for the
remainaler of his life. In 1875 he was electecl president of the city
councll, a position which now corresponds to that of mayor. Ile
was president of the school board, of the board of trad.e, anrl was
the founder of some of the most impo.rtant business enterprises in
the eity, IIe was made a Master Mason in Commerce Lodge, No
727, of Commerce, Mich,, July 27, I8B4; was a Royal Arch Mason
of Austin Royal Arch Chapter, No. 14; was the orE:anizer of Austin
Councll, No. 7, R.'. and, S... M.-., and was one of the prime movers
and founders of St. Bernard Commandery, No. 13, K.,. T..., of whieh
he was the flrst Commander, a position whieh he held for four terEs.
EIe had helcl the ofrce of Grand Senior Warden in the Grand Commandery
of K.'. T.,. With the imposlng and solemn ritual of their
order he was buried in Austin on Saturda.y, Oct. B, 1896, three of the
six bearers being active members of this Association.

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FREDERICII RICHTI'R,
An active membet', rnas born in Germ4ny, X'eb. 3, 1838. Coming to
Amelica a few yeals before the rvar, lle settled in }filwaukee, antl
at the outbreak of hostilities he enlisted in the X'irst Wisconsin
Cavally, selving his adopted couutl'y faithfully for ups'ar:tls of three
years. In the early seventies he came to St. Paul from tr{ilwaukee
ancl engaged in actiYe business until 1880, s'hen 'he became engrossetl
in politics, which occupied his attention more or less for the
remaindel of his life. n'or six yeals he was sheliff of Rarnsey
county; was an altlerman of St. Paul for three years, and was a
member of the legislature for one term. T\rllateYer public position
he flllecl he flIletl it to the satisfactioD of his consfituents, I:le was
macle a trfaster ]\'Iason in Milwaukee Lodge, No. 3, Jan' 30' 1865'
from which lotlge he climittecl Jan. 15, 1872, ancl \vas aclmitte'l to
membership in Ancient Landmalk Loclge, No' 5, I[ay 9, 1872' He
was a Royal Alch tr(ason and a I{uight Ternplal. Afte:: a lingefing
illness from a cancerous affection, he died on the motning of April
23, 1897, antl rves burieil by Darnascus Coumancle4y, No. 1' I(nights
1'emplal.
LUTHER ZO-\N ROGERS'
An nctire ntetnbcL, signer of the call, aDcl forucler, $'as born in
Brerver, lIe., l\[ay 22, a&]7; n'as educatecl' in Rhocle Island, aud
after: three years of business training in Boston came to lfin[esota
in 1857 and settied in \\Iater.ville, rvhere he lesicled until his aleath,
April 27, 1897. l'he historl' of TVaterville uray be said' to b€ the
cl&elopment of the business life of Brother Rogers. He helcl antl
faithfully flllect Dearly everlr offlce of public tr-ust within the gift of
his fellorv citizc-ns. As postmaster" presiclent of the village council,
and board. of education, representative and senatol: in the state
legislatu're, whaterel ho attempted to do, he dicl well antl to the
acceptance of all. At the earliest possible age he became a tr{ason'
Ile was raised iu Faribault Lottge, No. 9, Sept' 14' 1858, only leaving
It to become a charter: member of Sakatah Loclge, \'o' 32' at Waterville,
ancl over which he rvas subsequently }{aster' IIe was at the
time of his death a member of Wateiville Chapter, No' 56' R"' A'"
M.'., Faribault (lommanderll, No.8, K.'. T.'., of which he \Yas Past
Eminent Comrnancl-cr'; of r\{inneapolis ConsistorT, No 2, antl of Znh-
S.
A.
ol:
of
EIls funeral services .were conducted, by Past Gland-Mastel Denny'
anal the escort rvas formeti by X'aribault Commandera, No' 8'

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NEwTON MeI.ADDDN,
An active member, 'ivas a Pennsylvanian, ancl was born Nov. 28,
1850. Beyond hjs masonic record we have no infomation, saye tha.t
he n'as a druggist ancl resided at Brainercl. FIe was made a lMaster
Mason in Atroll Lodgc, No. 10O, Oct. 76,7874, antl in due time he
became Master oI' his lotlge. IIe was a member of Brainerd Chapter,
No.42,8.'. A.'. tr[...i of Zabud Council, No. 10, R.., ancl S..'. I[.'.
and of Ascalon Commandery, No 16, I{.:. T... He hacl been King of
his chapter and Captairl General of his commander5'. 11" tlieil July
25. 1897.
TEIE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
Notice was received from the Secretary of the National Association
in Septernbel, lequesting delegates from our Association to
meet with the National rlssociation in Baltimore Oct. 72, 1897' Two
of our members were present. The atteuclance was meager. Beyond
the electior of thr blal corps of ofrcers, little or no business
n as transactecl. The \teteran Association of 1\Iar7land, I am informed,
extendcd a hearty welcome to all Yeterans present. The
next meeting is to be at Oincinnati in 19U). While it may be premature
to assert that the' National Association is cleatl beyoncl the
hope of resurrection, from this distant point of view it would seem
to have fallen iil'io the same grave ancl throrlgh the action of the
same causes as the mt'ttrment to inaugulate a National Gtancl Lodge
some decacles ago.
SUR]/IVING X'OUNDER OF THE GRAND LODGE.
' That Bro. Ilenrl' Nola:r. Setzer, Past Deputy Grand l{aster, of
Stillwater, diecl outsirle the bonds of tllis Association will never
cease to cause rne regret. lSrother Setzer .tYas at the time of his
death, on the eighth ot this month, the oldest Iiving initiate of a
IUiunesota lodge. IIe was raised to tJre degree of l\faster trfason in
St. Pau.l Lodge U.,. D.'., Nov. 5, 1849, having been precedetl by only
three brethren. Charles P, Scott, D. If' Loomis, and A' M. l\fitehell,
of 'whom none are liying. EIe was also the olalest liYing Past Master.
One year ago I hacl fully determinetl to rec

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was one of its founders aDd its second l{aster. In reply to Dty suggestion
and invitation he I'rote under clate of Dec. 10, 189?: ,'It
will be entirely impossible for rne to write the history of St. John,s
Lodge, No. 1, from the beginning before your meeting at flre tirne
of the Annual Communication of the Glancl Lodge. I regret exceedingly
to disappoint you, but rny ox'n health requires me to delay
any communication that I have to rnake until about the flr'st of
X'ebruary." Alas! the active brain is at rest; the busy hand is
stillecl forever, and the l'ealth of knon-Iedge in his possession legarding
the early historT' of the development of I\fasonry in trIinnesota
aud the events that led to the founcling of St. John's Loclge,
No. 1, is irretrievably lost.
' By the death of Brother Setzer', Blo. Char'les Thomas Stearns,
Past Senior Grand \\ralden, now a r:esident of New Olleans, be.
comes the sole surviyol of the founders of the Grancl Loclge.
Brother Stearns was ninetJ-one years old on the ninih day of this
month and until within a year was in the enjoyment of all of his
faculties, ancl it might be said for one of his age he was in vigorous
health. Soon aftel the celeblation of his ninetietJr bilthcla5' he fell,
and six months afterwards an attack of palalysis superveneal. His
mental powers are'still intact, ancl he lemembels with vivicl pleasure
his conneotion l'ith the early grovth of Iireernasonry in this
state. We would. honor oulselves by Jraving at least one of the
names of the founclers of the Grand Loclge on oul roster, and since
from the nature of the case we can have but one, it would seem unnecessary
to more t.han suggest that we eleot out venerable brother
to honolary membership.
In the "Jubilee" issue of tbe LoniJott' Freemason Bro. \\rilliam
James Hughan of l'orquay, England, has written an i[te]:estiig
paBer on Masonic Yetetan Associations, in which he has gil'en full
measure of aBpreciation to that of l\finnesota. It woulcl be a waste
of time to speak of the distingu,ished labors that Brothel Hughan
has lavished for years upon the craft. l'hey are known to all who
keep abreast with the literatu're of the fraternity. Brother Hughan
has within a few months seDt our association an exact reproaluction
of the "Macnab l\{asonic }tS.," A. D. L-r22. As a slight return for
these courtesies and above all as a recog'nition of his labors in
eluciclating many a knotty problem in masonic history, I beg leave
to suggest that he be likewise adcled, to our honorary roll.
A MEMENTO OX' 18d6.
The flrst public appearance of the masonic fraternity in the
Nolthwest was on St. John's Day, 1856. Sometime preYiously an
application was made by the chairman of the executive committee
of the tr{innesota Historical Society to the then Gra:rd tr{aster,
Brother Pierson, to lay the colner stone of their proposecl builcling'
corner of West Tenth ancl \\rabasha streets, accoraliDg to urasonic

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63
usage. Brother Pierson says: "Elaving aatiquity to sustain ne,
and believing a public tlisplay woukl be advantageous to ure craft;
I summoned them to assist me. Every lodge was l'epr€sented, some
of the brethren coming 150 miles to be present. Adyantage wirs
taken of there being so many members present (oyer 200), to lay on
the same clay tho corner stone of our building, corner of X'ounth and
'Wabasha streets." Up to the present time "our building" is the
merest flgment of a dream, while the eorner stone of the llistorical
Society is still resting i,n statu quo, t}ae walls neYer having risen u'pon
the work so well begun over forff-one years ago. On that occasion
t[e home-made regalia and tin jewels of the Grand Lodge gave
Blaee to a new ouffit just r:eceived from New Yorh.
. Bro. Lott Moffet, the thirct Master of olcl St. PauI Lodge, No, 3,
and. one of the most striking characters in the Territory, acted. aft
Grand Tyler, ancl earried at both ceremonials the open Bible, Square
antl Compasses. The Squale and Compasses were the private property
of Brother Pierson, ancl after their employment on that memorable
tlay they were consigned to the care of Mrs. Pierson, in whose
possession they have remainecl until this evening, and who presents
them now to the Yeteran Association as a memento of tlrat first
public masonic celebration, with the request, should the Masons of
St. Paul or the state ever erect an etl,iflce devoted to masonic purposes
ancl which might be rightfully called 'our builcling,' these historie
wolking tools may be again placectr o,n the open Bible ancl carriett
by the Grand. Tyler at the laying of the eorner stone.
1ITIE GOOSE AND GRIDIRON.
'Whatever may b'e the truth in regard to the origin of tr{asonry,
whether it had cleveloped before or came into being at or after the
builtting of King Solomon's temple, whether it is to be consiclered
as a simple evolution from the Guilds of the Stonecutters of the
Middle Ages, or whether certain men who denominated themselves
Eerrnetic Philosophers used the organization to conceal their doctrines
and to affor:d them the opportunity to meet unmolestecl beneath
the shaclow of its name, one fact stands out clearly and beyond
dispute, that lvlasonl'y was levived and the system of goverument
by Gland Lodges u'as institutecl in 1717.
In that year the four lodges in Lonclon "met:
1. At the Goose anctr G'ri,atirotu Alehouse in' St. Paul"s Chu"ah-laritr.
2. At the Crown .Llehottse, in Parker'8'I'ane, neat Drur11 I'ane.
3. At the Aytqtle-Tree Tavern in Charl'es-Street, Couent Garden.
4. At the Rum'met" and (lraltes TaYern, it Channel-RolD, Westrnlnstcr,
They and. some old Brothers met, forthwith revived the Quarterly
Ctmmrtmdaati,on, of the Oflr,cers of Lodges (calletl the GRAND
LODGD) anal resolved td hold tt.e Annuat' AssnMsLY anal, Feast, and'
then to chuse a GnaNo MAsTER from among themselves.

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Accoldingly, on St. "Iolr,z
Baptist's Day, in the Bd, year: of I(ing
Gnoncn I., A. D. 1717, the ASSI'IiIJLY and. Feast of t]I,e ltree and,
Accepted Masons rvas heltl at the for:esaid. Goose and, (*ri,(t,h.on, Ltehouse.
Befole clinner, the llrethren by a trIajor.ity of Hands elected l[n.
Axrnoly Sj.ylR, Gentleman, Granttr Tlaster of M?sotts.,,
The old records sho'w that this Alehouse was tlte yearly meeting
place of the mother Grand Iroalge up to and including flre year 1?2O.
Before the Glea.t n'ire of 1666, on or D.ear the site subsequenfly
occupiecl by our histolic alehouse, the flrst rnusic house erected in
Lonclon stood. According to the Tatler, ,,When the house ceased to
be a rnusic house, flre succeeding
lancllord, to lidicule
rts folmer destiny, chose for
his sign a goose striking a
gridiron with its foot, thus
making fun of 'the Sn'an and
Ilalp,' which was the comnon
sign of the early musie
houses." Anothetr w r.ite r
states: "lt \youlal a.pBear the
house was the headquarters of
a musical society, s-hose arms
was the lyre of Apollo with
a srvan as the crest; that the
device was appropriated as
the new sign when the ltouse
was rebuilt after the flre, and flrat it rvas nicknamed by vulgar anrl
unsophisticated persons ,The Goose and Gridiron., the nickname
sticking fast, just as nicknames will.,'
The othel homes of tJre early Lond.on lodges have long silce disappeared.
But it was only a few years ago that ,,The Goose end
Glidilon" made way before the inexor:able denands ,of London
groN'th. Seeing a note in an Itnglish.publication of the probable
clestruction of this famous house, I besought the goocl ottices of out
brother and honorarXr member, G. W, Speth of London, to secure
sone relic frorn its luins. Under ddte of l\{ay 31, 1897, he writes:
"I ha,ve sent a small piece of oah from ,The Goose and Gridiron.'
The peculiality of the old house lvas Urat thele was hardly any oak
employed in its constr-uction, All rve could flnd were two or three
pieces, and for these there was a regular sclamble." That piece of
onl< nr4s safely leceivecl ancl under seal, and I have hacl it fashioned
into a gavel; and the gavel, suitably inscribed as to its oligin and
date, I helewith present to the Association for the use of its pre-
Eiding: ofrcer and his successors. X'rom no other source since the
recordeal history of the fraternity begal, could we have obtained a
relie of greater interest, and, I trust our Blother Speth will accept

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65
this public acknowledgment of our appreciation of its worth as a
slight compensation for his time antl trouble'
Somev'hefe I have seen the statement that what Rome is to the
Catholic antl Meoca is to the follower of the Prophet, London is to
the n'r'eemason. May it not be adtlecl, what St. Peter's is to RoDre,
anct the Kaaba is to l\{ecea, so "The Goose and Gridiron" ought to
have been to every member of the fraternity when in Lonclon on a
masonic pilgrimage; for there, if anywhere on earth, the shacles of
Mn. AxtnoxY SaYER, Gentlem,an; GEoRGE P-a-tNe, Esq', and Jorrw
Tspopnrr-us Dnsaeur-rcns, LIr. D. and F. R. S., the flrst three Grancl
Masters of a now mighty host, may have returnecl from another
spherel
a\e thanl

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Elonorary mernbers 20
Total membership January 1, 1898. 24
The receiBts for the year 1897 have beenn'ees
from thirty-eight petitions at $5. . $190.00
X'ees from tn'o petitions unpaid at last report . /. ... . 10.00
Total receipts .....
Eight orclers drawn (Nos. 41 to 48).
$20O.0O
Excess of receipts oyer expenditures, .. $28.82
. The Treasurer submittetl Jris report, showing-
Balance on hancl Janualy 1, 1897. $106.35
Received during the year.
2O0.0O
Total . $306.35
Disbursements (War:rants 41 to 48). 171.18
Cash on hand January 1, 1898. $135.17
This amount is deposited to the credit of the Association in the
Second Na{ional Bank of St. Paul.
Both r:eports were refen:ed. to the Auditing Committee, which
aftelrvards reported as follows:
To the Ofrcers ancl 1\Iembels of the tr'Iasonic \reteran Association of
Minnesota:
Youl conmittee appointed to audit the repor:ts of the Secletaly
and Treasurer would respectfully repolt, that they haYe exaDrined
the bank book antl rouchers with the Tleasurer's report, and
flnd that the balances as stated agree \Yith the Secletary's report.
The banL books show a balanee in bank, January 1, 1898, of $135'17,
as is also shown by the Treasurer's report.
Respectfully subnitted,
S. I,. ITITAZER,
AUGUST E. ANDERSON,
BENJ. J. KNAPP.
Oornrndttee.
OFFICERS CHOSEN FOR 1898.
The following brethlen wele duly elected ofrcers of the Association
for the ensuing year:
For President, Bro. Geo. R. Metcalf of St, Paul.
F or: X'irst Yice President, Blo. Benj. X'. Ifarmer of Spring Valley.
Itor Second Yice President, Bro. Joseph EI. Thompson of Minneapolis.

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For Tteasurer, Bro' Israel B. B. Sprague of St' Paul'
X'or Secretary, Bro, Giles W. Merdll of St' Paul'
Iror Marshal, Bro. Andrew P. Swanstlom of St' Paul'
Bro. Geo. II. Davis of Mankato was appointetl Chaplain'
S"o.'W-. II' Grant of Sandstone w/s appointed llistolian'
TI{E ANNUAIJ I'EAST'
The brethren to the number of one hundrecl an'l sixteen then
repairedtothebanquetroom,a.ndcelebratedintheusualmannet
the Sixth Annual n'east.
'subsequently pipes were iignted and the exercises were as
follows:
In reply to the toast to "The M.'. W.:. the Grancl Lotlge of Minnesota,"
M.-', W.'. Bro. Calvin L. Brown, P.'. G.'. M"', of Morris'
spoke:
Mr, Presd,il'ent anal' y enerable Bretlwen :
The organization of St. PauI Lotlge, at St. Paul, was the flrst
introductlon of Masonry iu the territory now eomprisirg the state
of Minnesota. A dispensation for that lotlge was i$'sueal by the
Grand Master of Ohio on Aug. 8, 1849. It continuecl to work uncler
that authority until 1852, when its connectlon with the parent Grand
Lodge was dissolved and it passed under the juriscliction of the
Grand Lodge of 'Wisconsin. Notwithstanding, it was chartered by
the Grand Lodge of Ohio in October, 1852, ancl t-he charter was
duly accepted. St. John's Loclge at Stillwater was next estab'
lishetl. A dispensation.for this lotlge was issued by the Gra^nd
Master of 'Wisconsin on Oct. 14 1850. In 1852 the Grancl Nlaster of
Illinois issued a dispensation for Cataract Lotlge at St' Anthony
n'a[s, and. a charter was Eranted, it the same year. These lodges are
the pioneers of the sta,te antl first introcluced Masonry in the old
territory. Some of the mos,t prominent members of the fraternity
'wer€ initiated, passed and raised within their halls. That their work
has been gtooal work anal true work is evidencecl by the fact tJrat
they are stiU with us, and are nu'mberecl among the prominent
lodges of the state. They haYe not only the honor of haYing introtluced
Mason4y into this part of the Northwest, but the aclclitional
honor and distinetion of being the founclation of our M'j. Wi'. Gra"nd
Lorlge. On n'eb. 23, 1853, their ofrcers m,et in eoniention at St' Paul,
organized. the Grand Loclge of Minnesota, eleotecl and installed its
officers, anal thus set in motion the machinery of d new grand lodge
jurisdiction,
Jt has been saicl that prlor to the Jiear 1717 there were no Grand
Lotlges. Grand Masters were known, but Grand Loalges were not.
'Whether Grand Lodges in fact existecl. prior to that year is something
of a disputed question among masonic writers I shatl not attempt
to settle. It is certain, however, that for a goocl many years
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were wholly inrlependent of each other, and there was no Grand
Irodge ha"ving supervision or control ovel them. The members of
the local lodges held annual assemblies at which a Gland Nlaster
was chosen, but no Grand Lotlge was formed until 1717. The Grand
Lodge system was then inauguratecl in that coulrtly, spread to otber
countries, ancl has since been the fountain heacl of organizecl I{asonry
the world over.
Since the organization of the Gland r,oclge of Nlinnesota it has
flou.rished and prosBerecl and its growth antl advancement has cotrespondeal
with the growth alcl aclvancement of the state. l{arty
changes have taken place in its membelship. Many of those who
have been its most prominent and honored m'embets have gone to
the Lodge above, and many have ceasecl, to resicle within the state.
Eluman affairs are ever ehanging, anal must so continue until time
shall end.
It is interesting to study the intellectual progress of the human
family since the date history furnishes any light on the subject, and
to note the gradual advancement in mattels of religiol], goYernrDent,
seience, litelatule and art from the ear'liest periotl to the present
day. As far as we have any history eonceming tie cond'ition and
habits of the early people, we flnd lacl< of intelligence ancl civilization
the lule, instincts of nature the education, and waL an appar.€nt
reereation. From this conalition there has been a gradual improvement.
We note at a very ea"rly day that the father rvas the lord and
king in his householal, and knew no law othel than his own will and
pleasure. Latel we flncl the existence of tribal relations, formed by
the banding togethel of several families with a chosen chief ; and
still later:, ancl as nature irnploved the people, and time and experlences
changecl th€ir necessities and wants, govelnments were
formed, A look into ancient Egypt brings to light a people of great
intelligence and skill, living ages and ages ago, whose aotual history
is lost. 1'his people gratlually rose flom an inferiot state to a high degree
of civilization, and then degenerated and returned from whence
it came. Not flom lecorded history tlo we lealn this, but monuments
and structures left by them prove conclusively that none but a highly
enlightened people coukl have planned or erected them. l'he pyramids
and other monurlents ar€ all we neecl to satisfy us that a
great people, whose full history is lost, once inhabited that country.
At the clate of our own recoldetl history they appear venerable with
age. The great pyramicl, s'as constructed over 3,40O years before the
birth of Christ, and was 1,800 years okl when Jacob went down into
that country in search of his lost sou Joseph.
The people of to-clay are livitrg in an age of gigantic learning antl
enlightenment, antl we sometimes wonder whether we ]rave not
reached the highest point, and whether the time to turn on a dorvnwarcl
trip has not come. 'Who knows but that far off future ages
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18981 M aaoni,c V eteran A s soci,ati'on,
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gence in other clirectlons, ancl wonder at our works as we wonder
ancl marvel at the works of the ancient Egyptians. The history of
the world shows the rise and fall of many hundreds of nations and
governments. The Egypt of to-day is not the Egypt we see in its
rulns and monuments; to-alay we inquire in vain for the Ionian Confederacy
and its ma.rvelous culture, and it is long since that Rome
rulerl the worlcl.
It is interesting, too, to study the history' of the rise antl progress
of the society of Ir'reemasons. It flrst made its appearance on the
American continent, so fan as history informs us, by some sort of
lodge formations at Philattrelphia about the year 173O. Though perhaps
not organized. pursuant to any llroBer authority' the eYidence
is sufficiently strong to warrant the statement that loclge meetings
were then held in that city at which degtees were conferted and
Masons made in alue form. The flrst subordinate lotlge formed und,er
ploper written authority was organizetl in Massachusetts in 1733.
Soon after the formal introduction of l\fasonry into the country, the
Grand Lodges of Englancl, Scoflancl and Ireland commissioned
Grand trfasters for.the several provinces, and authorized the formation
of Grand, Lodge iurisalictions thereln' n'rom 1730 to 7777 tlrc
order was under the full authority and control of such Grand
Lodges. In 7777 the l\[asons of Massaehusetts in convention assembled
resolved that the Grand. Lodge of that state ought to be free
and. inclepenclent. Suitiug the action accordingly, all connection
with the Grand Lodge of England, their parent Gland Lodge' was
declared dissolvecl, and the flr:st independent Gra:rd Lodge in this
country 'n'as duly orgadzed and started on its career. Other Grand
Lodge jurisdictions soon followed the leadr of Massachusetts, ano 1t
was not many yea.rs before all rela"tions qncl connecflon with the
parent Grand Lodges were severed, except those relations of friendship
and brothelly'love which should nevel be severecl between
Masons or masonic institutions.
The general history of the society, up to a comparatively recent
period, like the history of the early people of the world, is involved
in rnuch darhness and confusion. l\{uch of its early history is written
by men clothed with enthusiasm for the order rather than learnlng,
and as a result romance and fa.ble are recorcled as facts. Dozens
of theories are aclvancetl by as ma-ny different writers ancl, there is
llttle halmony between theDr. Dr. Machey says: "The ol'igin and
source *'hence flrst sprang the institution of n'reemasonry has given
rise to more difference of opinion and discussion arnong masonic
schola,rc than any other topic in the literature of the lnstitution."
time rvill not permlt of any mention of the different theories on
this subject; suffce it to say that we know ancl believe that the
society, though perhaps not in its present form, has existed from
time immemorial. It comes to us from the remote past, ard will
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which it is founded. came 'svith intelligent uran, but the organized
society made its appearance at a much later period. Founded as it
is upon the principles of equality among rnen, and waging a. constant
warfare of tnrth agaiDst falsehood, justice against oppression
and injustice, morality against deplavity, its mission is a grand, one
and its permaDence assured. Govelnments may rise anal goyelnments
may fall, but l\,Iasonry will r.emain. Unhurt by their fall, or
by the struggles of revolutions, it n'ill staDcl as f,r'm as tJre mighty
roch around whose base tJre giant ocean bea-ts without effecL Advancing
clay by day and year by yealr in tJre prosecution of its noble
work of friendsJrip, morality and brotherly love, it lifts its grancl ancl
glorious hoary head to demand, and receire the honage ancl respect
of the wbole wolld.
The flrst histolical paper of the e'r'ening tvas presented by Bm.
lYillinm P. Roberts of l{inneapolis, giving an account of
OUR FIRST LODG.E} WEST OII TH]J "I{ISSISSIPPI.''
(Ilennepin Lodge, No. 4.)
Venerablc Brctltl'en:
The comrnon desire of the ayc-rage man is fol a closel bond of
union rvith his fellorvs. l'he cement rvhich unites trfasoDs is sucb
a bond. 1-his hu,men impulse for society, upon l'hich to clepend in
trial, flnds no better exemplitrcation tJran is pr:esented. in Ure flrct
masonic lodge folmed s'est of the tr{ississippi liver, nolth of Dubuque.
That lodge x'as Tfennepin, No. 4, of i\finneapolis, lfinnesota.
The future city at the Iralls, in 1853, had only just been namecl.
It was, as yet, not eyen a paper ton'D, for: the ferv squatters lvere interlopers-trespassers-on
the govemnent reseryation ancl, hact ro
rights l'hich either govetnment or fndians needecl to lespect. TJrere
were, pelhaps, half a d.ozen houses and no streets-only Intlian
tr:ails and bear paths. It haal no postoffice. The scattering settlers
usually obta,inecl their mail fi'om the top- of the hat of the then
Gland r\{aster of trfinnesota,-Dr. Alflecl lDlisha Ames. Ile n'as actually
the flrst legulnr mail carriel of 1\finnea.polis,-without sala.ry,
of course. lle brougbt the mail tlaily on his return from professional
duties lrt St. Anthony (nolv the Dast Division of ]Iimeapolis).
In this then new wor'ld, at 7 o'clock p. rr. on June 1st, 1&53,
the fes' pioneer lfa,sons of that frontier settlement met at the
house of Dr'. Ames to tafk oyer the propriety of forning "a lotlge
of Aneient tr'r'ce ancl Accepted trfasons." Dr. Ames' house l'lts then
on F if,th street, near rthat is norv Ninth nyenue South-the old
Court llouse block r:ecently a,bandoned. It still stands near the
same spot. The result of that erening's tleliberations was a petition
for: a dispensation to form ancl open a rnasonic lodge iu llinneapolis.
Recornmenrlation 1\:as reqtrestecl of Catalnct Lodge. No. 2. "at

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St. Anthony," of rvhich lodge the ten petitioners rr'ere all meDrbers.
"At St. Anthony" has a far alvay sound. It Tvas then in another
eountJ'. "Cataract" u"as itself only sixteen rnonths olil. But the
'!arent" lodge at the n'alls 'wa,s then, as it has ever cortinued to be,
equal to the masonic demands upon it. It heartily and plonptly
grantecl the request for recommenclation and, as a furthel token of
its fraternal legard, voted that its Treasurer shoulcl "pay the Grand
Mastel of the Grand Lodge for.the clispensation glanted to oul t'ell
belovecl brethlen." St. -A.nthcny x-as but a straggling village. No
fault pelhaps could have been found if the br:ethren of "Catar.act"
had withheld consen't to a proposition ll'hich must ne€essarily Lrke
frorn it so rnany prominent memrbers a.n{ thereafter cut qff much
neeeded and tri,butaq/ mesonic teritory. That consent 'wns giiven
rvith such hearty good n'ill, is a rew ltnchnalli of tr{innesota Ma.
sonly, which it is safe to lecolcl is without par:allel. MasoDs of later
generaticors upon proper oceasiorr, may r.vell irnitate the fra.ternal
example he.re set and certa,inly cannot too greatly honor and venerate
the unselfisbness of these olrr owil "original rulers and patrons."
Nhether it rvere quite so 'wise to imitate the temerity of the
founders of Elennepin Lodge may be another question. It is scalcely
conceivable to-day that ten Master l\{asons could have been found
in that trfinneapolis settlement of 1353. I{istory lecords the fact
tha;t even a yeal later ther,e were but a dozen dl.ellilgs in that
frontiel hamlet, arid tJrey scattered thlee miles up and down the
river', from Twentieth ayenue North to Tu'enty-fifth avenue South,
like farm houses,-which in fact they were. With our superior hinalsight,
as citizens of a thriving city of hundrecls of thousands of souls,
to-day we must grant that the hardy pioneers .s'ho ,,petitioned,,,
as l'oll os those lvho so gen,et'otsly "teeommt'rideal,' that petii;ioil,
s'ere broadminderl masonic statesmen, whose keen prophetic vision
nust ltave been filletl with the superb destil5, of our grerrt, lrlos-
Der:ous North Star State ancl of its busy and lre"autiful rnetropolis.
The petitioners for the ner,v lodge were Daniel 1\{. Coolbaugh,
.foseph N. Barber, DIben A, Hodsdon, E[nanuel Ca,se, Isa,ac Btown,
Dalwar(l tr{urphy, Alson Northr.op, Alfi'ed C. Godfrey, Andrerv Lindsey
Cummings and Chessman Gould. Coolbaugh, Barber, Hodsdon,
Cirse and Blow-n, a,t least, 'fi'el'e l{aster trIasons before co,ming to
I\{innesota, and most, if not all, of thern had been Masters of lodges
ir other juri,sriictions. All rvere in the plinre of life. Ooolilraugh
ancl Cummings rr.ere natives of Penlsylvania. 1.he lattel was said
to have treen a blarksmith, but in Nfinnesota was a lum;berman; the
forme,r'was ar "operative" as well as ,,speculative', Nlason, and he
continued to be a leading contractor until his death in 1866. Cummings
rtas a bschelor, and hars been dead a scoro of year.s. Barber
wa"s borr in New York amd u'as a farmer, so far as kno-n n. Case
and Northrrrp lvere also natives of New York. The for.mer cau:ae
here from Californ a anrl opened a s.tore in St. Anthony; the l,atter
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rvas a hotel-keeper and enbitli{t to be l

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a,fter the rnal]ner o,f Ancient Ifiree ancl Accepted l\{.asons to be
knos'n as Ilennepin Lodge, No. 4, and. thelein to aclmit a.nd make
X'ree Masons accorcling to the ancient custom and not otherwise.',
It q'as the flrst dispensotion gratrteal in the masonic jurisdiction of
Minnesota. The Grand nlaster evidenfly enterh,ined no d.oubt that
the petitioirers .n'ould be fourd of approvecl caqracify to work, when
the Grand Lodge should meet, for he at once giave them a ,,uumbef'
instead of the usual clesignation "U... D,.." Daniel 1\[. Coolbaugh
was named as flrst TVorshipful ilIastet, Joseph N. Barber flrst.senior
Walclen ancl Eben A. I{oclsdon flrst Junior TVarden. This lodge was
the flrst organization iu tr{inneapolis to maintain meetings regularly
fro,m its formation. A church hacl been olganized a month earlier,
but its meetings were soon suspended and for a number of years.
TJre loclge heltl its flrst meeting "U.... D. ." at the house of its
Worshipful Nlaster: befo.re mentionert. That house was subsequenfly
movetl to and is still sta,uding on the west sicle of Park avenue, the
secgnd house south of tr'ourteenth street. It is a one-story structure,
in good repair. The date of the flrst meeting was June 23, 1853.
Col. John II. Stevens (the Iirst settler in l\finneapolis, and. then, as he
had been the flr'st, Secretary of Cataract Lotlge), acted as Secretary
pro tem and signed the f,rst minutes. The I\{ost Worshipful Granal
Master, Dr. Ames, with becoming humility and utiiitaxian condeseension,
served as flrst tyler.
It was bonlering on the heatetl term, but the new lodge proceerled
to business. Brother Murphy carm,e primed with a set of
by-laws. 'Iheir adop,tion 'n'as the flrst formal act of the lodge. The
started meethgs \{rere to occul on the second ancl fourth Sa,turdays
of each month, "at I\fasonic Elall." With but half a, dozen houseg
in the hamlel and they illegally there, our pioneers promptly
planned for a "hall." Elections wer:e to occur on St. John the Evangelist's
Day, at 61. lr., and irstallation was to follow the same night.
n'ancy our lodges to-clay getting together at "early cand,le lig'ht"
forelection! Six o'clocli was, besides, the custornar5r hour for meetings.
Our elcler brothers prefeued safe return home to late hours.
The hour of meetings vas eyidently to guarcl against the contingency
of sturxbling along a cla.r'k nnd lonre.ly homeward pa,thway, and of
possibl5' meeting a bear, cheek to cheek and mouth to ear, if not upon
the square. It s'as trefore the era of p,aved strsets,, sidewalks anal
electric cars. These by-laws set the high-water mark of masonic conduct,
by a provision thzrt no candidate was to be recommended who
'was of "intemperate" habits or "guilty of profane swearing;" and
that any brother seen intoxicateal, was to be, for the fr,rst offense, reprimancled;.for
t}'e seconil, suspended, and for Ihe thl,rd,, expelled "daste,nter."
I/et us ihope our pioneers were able to live up, to their
high stancla.rds ancl that these byJaws were more than empty words.
Ool. Elrnanuel Case 'was appojutecl Aleasurer and. Eclward. Murphyand
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decicled to cast theil lots I'ith the Nest sitle, s'ele compelled to
stichclosely to the clairns each had selected anal illuilt upon. As be'
fore stated, the father's claim was in Nor.th tr{inneapolis. The son'S
rvas itt the neigtbolhoocl of Porvclerhour Lake, s'hele he livetl when
hewasrnadea,I{ason.IIispetition\\'asearrie'IinbyBr:o'Coolbaugh,
rvho l'as in the ha,bit of passing the Case house on the wiry
to n'ort Snellirg. at nrhich place Ooolbaugh was then doing some
builaling. Oul r:ecolds show Sweet \V. Case to have been a'
r.ailrer than a farmer. IIe was the first "clerk" of the unitetl States
District Court for the Territory of l\'Iinnesota at tr{inneapolis' IIe is'
antl has been, a highly respected, wor:thy and intelligent citizen of
I'IinneapoIis.
The early ambition of the brethaen of Ilennepin for a hall was
not so,on lealized. That they were not to be eesily discouraged is
€videnced by thc fact that they put up rvitlr the discomfort of knocking
abo{rt from one private hous€ to anotller for many months, before
the real hall vas providetl. The second' meeting v as held in t]le
Most Worshipful Grand. lVlastet's house' The recolds fail to show
where the third rvas heltl. B'ro. Sweet W. Case says the lodge visited
St. Anthony to confcr his I[.'. trf.'.'s degte€ and that it was made
quite an occasion, with the assistance of oul late Bro. lVlaj. .Geo. A.
Camp, Judge Atwater and other msnbers of "Cataract," as principal
master:s of the ceremony, I3ro. Case does not remember in whose
house that important event took place. This mig'ration across the
rapid. r'iver to the territolT of "Catnlact," ltossitbly explains the
silence of the minutes as to the place of that thjrcl meeting. The
lodge atljourned to meet at Rr.o. Coolbaugh's, but the foulth meeting
found itself in the house of Bro. Anson Northrop "oD. the ba.nk
of the river nmr the brink of the falls." There it continued to meet
for:rbout a year. June 30, 1854, $0 was Yoted "Sister Nofthlop in
part pa,yment for use of a lodge room." The same night a com'mittee
was appointecl to secute a suitable meeting place. Evidently Bro.
Anson Norihrop's good wife had stoocl post as sentinel for the brethren
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until it had. eeased to be a, convenience to either: herself or the brethren,
Aug. 19, 1854, another committee was raisecl to devise plans
for the "erestion of a builclit'g for a masonic hall'" Outs'ide the
prophetic intimations of the by-laws flrst adopted, this was the initial
movement in Minneapolis to realize the longings of llasons then,
and for nearly two-score years afterwarcls, for a masonic temple. The
lodge in the meantinre oontinuecl to meet ttt Br:o. Northrop's, until
Sept. 23, 1854, when, pursuant to action taken at the preceding meeting,
it met in Bro. Isaac I. Lewis' "dwelling." That house stood
where Bro. Ifarlow A. Gale subsequently built the fu'st market house
in Minneapolis,-the northwesterly corner of Ilennepin avenue and
X'irst street,-rihere the Northrop, I{ing & Oo.'s seed store now
sta,Ijats. Tho vote to moYe was to aacept the Lewis house two
months a,nd then occupy a hall in "Bro. John Jackfurd new briek
builcling until rvuch tirne as we flntl i,t convenient to build." The
Lervis hou-se was found inoonvenient fot "Iabot" and none was alttemptecl.
\'ov. 4 and 11, 1854, the lodge met at Br:other Coolbaugh's
again, but his aecommoclations wele no better, and
was suspendetl.
At last, on Nov, 24,7851, the brethren, after eighteen months
of weary sojou,rning, were'made supremely happy, to flnd themselves
"at home" in the new Jackirs building just mentioned. AIIlat was
the first hrick business blod< built in Minn'eapolis. It stood on the
southeasterly corner of Ilirst street and Nicollet aYenue until burned
d.owrr, when the present frame saloon builcling of Chris Goehringer
tooli its place. This v'as the flrst real masonic hall und,er masonic
control in what is to-clay the city of ilIinneapolis. In this hall the
lodge continued to meet fol more than three years,-until Jan' 13,
1858,-when it moved to Mr. 'Woodman's hall, northwesterly corner
of I{elen street (Second avenue South) anh 'Washington avenue'
where in a slightly changed condition, it is now known as "St. James
Ilotel." The lodge remained in Woodman's hall eight years; until
Jan. 9, 1867. It then occupied "Masonie IIa.Il" in Bro. Loren n'letcher's
stone block; whieh is still stand,ing on the easterly side of Bridge
Square and is known as No. 1O9 ancl No. 111 Nicollet aYenue' There it
stayecl until Januar'5', 18?6. On the flrst meeting of the year 1876 lt
was found in the ne'w ancl elegart ma*sonic hall at Nos. 118 and 120
Ilennepin ,ayenue, oTr,posit'e the 'old City HaIl, built by R"' .W'..'.
BlotJrer Joseph ltr, llhompson, tJre present anal fdr long time Gra-nd
Treasuler of ou,r Grand Lotlge. For oYer fouxteen years it continued
to meet in the last named place, until April g' 1890' when
ttre long ago drearn of our masornic fathers was at last realized in
the courpletion of the splendicl m'ason'ic temple at the northwesterly
corner of lTonuepin avenue ,and Sixth street, into which, wi,th Min'
neapolis Lotl,ge, No, 19, and. Khurum Lodge, No. 112, it thel, removed
and there has since rnet.
Masonic petition^s were not vely thiek tluring the year 1853. SeL
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side of flre livel were, durilg that year and fol nonths af,terwalcls,
unable to even giye $'r'itten contracts fol' futule deeds to ne*'settlers,
because it would int'alidate theil rig'ht to pelfect their osrr cil ms
Tvhen the leserration should. eventually be thrown open for: settlement.
But fr:oru the hanclful of squatters four' Ilaster trfasons rrele
"ntacle" by the loclge unaler rlispensations: Ss'eet \\r. Case, Alber:t N.
Eloyt, Daricl P. Spafford ancl Thornas Chambcrs. Othel degrees h.arl
been coDfsn'ecl on JoeI B. Bassett and Alexandel trfoote. HoJ't
was bJ' tlade :l nason from the State of }Iaine and r'as Ure flr'st to
be laised to the }{aster }fasons' deglee in Ure t}ren trfinneapolis. n,nd
n'est of th,e l{ississippi rirer ir the Northn'est. S,pafford rvas frorn
Canada and rvas the flrst stolekeepet il llerurepin county. Chninbsrs
rvas the first stolekeeper in trIilneapolis. lle ras aftdrnalcls
a charter mernbel of "Nonticello" Lodge, No. 16. Bassett ancl tr{oore
became and tre to-clay among the best knorrn a"nd most prornileu,t
citizens of oul state. A lflrge area of a very populous portion of IIiuneapolis
is in additions be&ring their nanes.
The l'ork of the lodge U... D... l'as founcl to hal.e beel up io
tbe M.'. \V.'. Glancl trIaster's expectatiors sben the Gland Lodge
conyenecl in January, 1854, n:td. r ch,:rrter'-tJle first fi'om the Grnnd.
Lodge of l{innesot&-r'as granted. Ol Jan. 9, 18,54, Ilemrepin Lotlge,
No.4, A.'. F.'. A.'. lI.'. nas publicly and aluly cousecrated and
dedicated "in the uppel par.lol of Bto. Anson Nortlrr.op,,' in ample
folm by the I[.'. W.'. Gr:ancl ][aster, assistect by many, afterwards,
well knos'n men ancl trfasoDs flom Catalact Lodge ancl frorn St.
Paul. The celemoly n'as follol-ed by refreshments, ser-yed by
"Brother and Sistel Northlop," and b5' speeches. 'l'his n-as the first
banquet evel held by white rllen in the future city of l{inueapolis.
It cost $50, of rvhich anoult nine of the blethlen contributecl S3
each, at the next meeting of the loclge.
The early records of the loclge affold a most refreshing sigu of
the fratelnal interest tahen in this frontier lodge by surounding
Masons. It is quite possible that the visitations were mutual and
that no one of the few lodges I'as treatecl bettel than another:. Not
a meeting passed without the presence of some visiting brothel,
usually seyeral. This s'as before the time of blidges ancl, the rapid
liver,-and it 'n'as rapirl then for: a thousancl feet above the falls,-
must usually be crossed in catroes, It was alr unclerta_hing of no
extraordinaly moment in the daytime, but of consiclerable peril at
night. OnIy brave men, in love $'ith our iustitution, n'ould constantly
take the hazard.. TJrat they clid, again most forcibly irnpresses
one with the fact that there must haye been an evel-present
ancl genuine J'earniDg for the sort of flaternity upon whic)r llaso[s
may unhesitatingly call in times of neecl. These pioneers wel€
strong, self-reliant froDtielsmeD, but they acknol'leclged that we
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are those lilho want to, and will, link arms or stand back to back
with their fellows.
The locl,ge macle comparatively lapid progress from the time tbe
laDd was open for settlement. The forenost men of the future city,
as they arrived, enrolled themselves. Besicles the members alreacly
mentioned, others had been admitted to the lodge, making a total
enlollment of seventy-three by the yeal 1858. Forty-nine of them
reeeived their clegrees in the new lodge. Among these u'ere Joseph
If. Canney, George I\{. Bertram, John Jackins, James I{. Mountain,
S. J. lVlason, X'rancis Sampson, Domiuicus M. Ifanson, Ed.win Hedderly,
Geo. 'W. Chowen, Simeon I(. Orlell, Charles Hoag, Geo. 'W.
Euntington, Calviu Church, David Biekford, Alfred B. Robinson,
John L. Tenney, James O. Welcl and Blrastus N. Rates. Bertra-m
antl Mason were a little later charter members of Monticello, No
16, of which lodge Mason was flrst 'Worshipful l\{aster. Alfretl, B.
Robinson ls the only one of them living who now belongs to "IIennepin."
After the chdrter was issued Joseph H. Capney was the flrst to
receiye a degree and was the flrst Master Mason raised; the flrst
petition was from Geo. M. Bertram anal the flrst man elected to the
degrees was John Jackins. -Canney is still a respected citizen of
Minneapolis. Brother Beltram was at the hearr of the Excelsior
colony. Dominieus M. Ifanson was the flrst lawyer to leceive masonic
degrees west of the l\{ississippi in Minnesota. IIe was an able,
brilliant and popular young man, who gave gtleat promise for the
future. I{e 'was, howevel, cut off by the grim reaper in 18d6.
Charles Iloag was the flrst schoolmaster, but taugh first across the
river. He named Minneapolis, Geolge '[V', Chowen was the flrst
a,atuo,l, regisier of deeds, though he was not the flrst to holcl the ofiice.
IIe knew more about the "old. titles', tha:r any man who ever lived
ln Minneapolis. Simeon Il. Orlell was a bachelor, whose claim was
away down Minnel-ra'ha avenue, about opposite the entrance to the
"Driving Park," Erasfus N. Bates afterwards remoyed to Illinois
and became treasuter of tha.t sta.te.
Colonel Stevens, frlankliu Steele, Ard Godfley, Reuben Robinson,
Isaac I. Lewis, A. J. BeIl, Jos. Dean, William T. Rigby, Judge Beebe
and Dr. A. D, Ames were others who brought .,dimits." Lewis lives
ln Idaho ancl Rigby is an honor-ed member of the Grand Lodge today,
having subsequertly joined Clearwater Lodge. Colonel.stevens
ls still living in the city of his flrst love and glad to see his friefids.
There were a multitude of evidences of fraternal regard. The
petition of Francis Sampsou, who actually lived in St, Anthony, was
'(held up" by the committee, upon question of jurisdiction. A little
later it received favorable report upon the ground that ,,he is builcllng
in our town." 'When the time for the second installation, Dec.
27, 1864, rolled arrcund, the lodge invited. "Ca.taract" to unite wlth
it in that auspicious and instructive solem'nity. Ilhe invitatio.n

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was acceptecl ancl the lodges held a joint installation of theil offlcers
in "Ilennepin's" recently occupied masonic haII. Thus was another
land,malk of good feeling plantecl "at the lt'alls," to be followed
therea-fter fol a score of years or more n'ith best results bJ' other
lodges in }finneapolis, with the sanction of, and often concluctecl by
the ablest Grand tr{astels of trfinnesota. On St. John's Da5', in June,
1855, "Hennepin" unitecl rvith "Cataract" in its celebration at St.
Anthony.
A little later death flrst enterecl the poltals of the lodge ancl
summonecl hence its second canclidate for l\{asonry, Brother Albert
N. Eoyt. IIe was buriecl s'ith rnasonic honors by the loclge on
l\farch 25, 1855, "on Brother Bassett's hi]I, neal the forclirg place
across the creek (Bassett's)." I[.'. W.'. Grancl ]{astel Ames plesiclert
at the ceremony, "Catalact" uniting rvith "Ilennepin" in the
ser:vice and furnishing half of the pall-bearels. The funelal occurred.
from the Presbyterian chur:ch, Rev. J. C. 'Whitney preaching
the sermon.
This was the flrst masonic funeral in }linneapolis. Brothel Hoyt
was a man uniyersally esteemecl, ancl a citizen without leproach.
Ele was active in all the affairs of the new settlement. i{inneapolis
was yet without a. cemetely. This flrst burial place s'as the flrst
high grouncl north of Sixth avelue North as you go west from Irifth
street, and is now thickly populatecl.
No eally funelal occasion passed without the formal a"ttenalance
of both lodges. The ploper observance of these duties informetl the
world of the true chalacter of l\fasonrT.
It is perhaps not surprising tha! r'ivalries shoulcl arise among
brethren as able, keen and ambitious as $'ere those of oul: pioneer
lodge. At any late the supr:eme test of the true l{asonry was exhibiteal
in January, 1858, when seventeen blethren petitionecl the
Grand Lodge then in annual session to be charterecl as }linneapolis
Loclge, without notice ot the recommenclation of any lodge. The
petitioners n/ere arnong the ablest and best members of Ilennepin
lodge. Minneapolis was not yet more than a good sized village, and
there was no crying demancl for a second masonic loalge rvithin lts
territorly. But it is a well authenticated fact, which is properly a
patter: of history, that the petition $'as the lesult of bitterly clisappointed
hopes in the lecent election in "Elennepin." The arnbition to
be trfaster of one's lodge is not a.n unworthy motive, perhaps, if properly
guarded anal if the lesson of the trowel is not forgotten. That Dr.
Ames, who had just been elected \Vorshipful llaster of the loclge by
what now appears to have been over-zea-lous friends, clid not regard
this evidence of a keen disappointment censurable, is shown by his
unrecordeitr actiotL, of lising in Gland. Lodge, upon and in face of
the unexpected presentation of that petition, and persona-lly vouchlng
that eyerT one of the petitioners .was capable of working a masonic
lodge antl recommending that a chalter be at once granted.

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A charter was so granted to Minneapolis Lodge, No. 19' at that session.
The magnanimous and ungrudging action of Past Grancl
Master Ames on that occasion is anothel exempliflcation of true
masonic impulse, as well as of the far-sigJrteclness of the man, whose
supreme faith in Minneapolis ancl in l\[asonrT enablecl him to see
beyond the then present village environments to the growing, thrifty
city which was pictured in his prophetic vision, ancl to surely follow.
It is now known that there was room for two good masonic lodges
there. n'or thirty-one years these loclges have wolked and prospered
and lived together in haimony within the same walls.
The fu'st pressing demand for a masonic lodge in Minneapolis
was the necessity for a strong organization to protect its squa,tter
members and to be a law between them, in the absence of municipal
government. They were trespassers, Elennepin Lotlge was formeal before
the Protective Claim Associa.tion, which aftelwards took a more
or less active hand; in seeing that every man secured the claim for
which he had so early and so long enalured hardships anal uDcertainty.
That out of the necessity of the situation there sometimes occurred
Lough usage, if not worse treatment, goes without the saying. Elar'ly
Masonry protected wofthy brethren, and the brethren, because theywere
so largely the ealliest settlers, took the most active pa'rt in the
enforcement of squatters' rights. There is every evidence that the
efforts of the brethren were dealt out wlth even-hantl,ed justice irrespective
of membelship in the lod,ge. That, however, there were
frequent clashes of interest among the brethren themselves is not
surprising. X'or Masons are only human and subject to human frall'
ties. The flrst charge and trial in the lodge gtew ou't ot -an attemptecl
violation of "a land contract and trying to jump a. claim."
That the accused was the eldest man in the lodge, a Mason for long
yeans almost before Minnesota haal a name' considered trietl and
true, a citizen until that time universally esteemed, the flrst to hold
a civil commission in Itrennepin couDty, and that the abtrest lawyer
in the community in aclclition to the then distlnguishecl Judge of the
District Court defendetl, did, not save hirn from expulsion by a Yote
so unaDimous that but a. single lVlason voted to acquit. Several
other early charges of like character eviclencecl t]re reliance of the
brethren upon the lodge to straighten out their disagreements.
The ancient rulers and patrons of "Ilennepin" 'bave nearly all
passed &way, or are scattered beyond this juriscliction. It is not
possible, therrefore, to now make record. of many interesting or im'
portant incidents of the early loctge days beyond those alreaaly re'
lated and fou,nd in the musty archives of the lodge itself' Our lete
Bro. Anson Northrop has frequently retold, to brethren of a later
generation, the story of stormy and, perilou$ passages of the river in
ca,noes a.nd batteaux, which the brethren "at the X'alls," as well as
those of St. Paul, Stillwater, X'ort Snelling and elsewhere were
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on the I'est side lvas running, but it was not always accessible at
night. Those of us who only know the compalatively smooth water
of the river since dams have tutned the great 'catata,ct into a great
mill-pol'er, ale apt to oyer:look the fact that, for a thousand feet
aboye the falls, in that ear'ly clay the river l.as a swift and, ofttimes
turbulently lapid stream. The uecessities of the btethren made
them as intrepid and blave for trIasonry as they lvere as pione€rs,
ln pursuit of a new \/esteln home.
While the site of l{inneapolis was not a great forest, it was, ln
1853, a wilcletness of brush antl oak openilgs, interspersed with
paths ancl trails. It \yas no trivial untlertaking to travel through
these and acloss the plairies beyondr aftel nightfall to rude pioneer
homes. One incident enphasizes this. Bro. Simeon I{. Oclell, a
bachelol and a farmer vhose claim was clovn the road to NIiDnehaha,
near the pr:esent dliving park, l'as an early initiate and a
most faithful attendant upon aII lodge meetings and masonic duties'
As the lodge n'as breaking up and brethren depalting to theil liomes
one night, Brother Oclell was accostecl by our R.'. \\r.'. Grand l-reasurer,
Brother Thompson, with, "Well, Brother Odell, wlrat are you
going to r1o tonight? It is a goocl rvays home; you hacl better come
with me." The answer n'as, "No. As soon as you folks get arvay
from here, I am going to bunk right down on one of these benches;
they are as gooal accommodations as I have at home." Of such
Bturdy stuff wele oul' masonic pioneers made, and such were ths
har:dships they endureal to make themselves a home.
On June 9, 1855, the flrst Hebrew visited. the lodge, in the person
of Blo. Aalon Loveustein.
'l'he brethren took proper- anrtr patriotic interest in politics, as all
good citizens of evely commuDitJ', and Nlasons, of all others, should.
Ancl the lodge was careful of its lecords. The minutes of X'eb. 23,
1856, state:
"On account of an i'mportant town meeting on the 16th the lodge
was not callecl from refteshment to labor."
In June, 1856, the loilge formally assisted in laying the corner
stone of the l{innesota Ilistorical Society building in St. Paul. It
has flequently assisted in like impoftant ceremonies since.
On July 26, 1856, the brethren wisely emphasized the fact that
Masonry is meant to help those who neecl help antl not to pay the
bills of those rvell able to pay their own, by declining to pay the
funelal bills of a brother whom they did not bury and whose estate
was abundant.
On l{ay 29, I#7, our late Brother Jurlge Franklin Beebe, acting
as Secretary, makes this unique nasonic minute: "There being no
designs on the trestle board preparecl to enable the craft to pursue
their labors, the lodge was elosed in due form."
The flnancial affairs of "I{ennepin" of course clid not escape the
s'ilclcat-shinplaster-times of 1857. IIeIe is an evidence of tlre
methotl of guarding the tleasury, of rlate Dec. 9, 1857:

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'"Eeceipts: J. B. Iloward, $5,0O (Bank of llartford, Conn.); J.
L. Tenney, $3.0O (Citizens Bank of Gosport); Alex' trfoore, $6'00
($5.00 Arlington Bank; $1.O0 Bank of Montreal)." These lrllls were
prudently taken "for collection." Elard times lingered long in this
locality and brethien found it diffieult to square their accounts'
Sunshine reappears, howeYer, in a degree on tr{ay 11, 1859' when the
Secretary was instmctecl "to accept trotes of Minnesota banks."
fhat the loctge cLitl not neglect to practice its principles during
those trying times is evidenced, by an acldress made by the Worship
ful Master, at the close of his terl of offi'ce in 1858:
"During the masonic year 1858 you have inclividttally ancl eollectively
seen many changes and convulsions in business and trade;
you have felt the pressule of hartl times. * * * Brethren, mtsfortune
and calamity broocl on eYery hill ancl ravage every vale. Alone,
misery becomes agony ancl despair. You are ba.nded together 't * 'f
to suppress vice and immorality; to relieve suffering humanity and
to secure the way of happiness and peace to your fellow man. + + *
arhe u'itlow's weeping you have caused to be trrTned into joy; the
orphan's wailing, tha,t comes low on the ear of night, you haYe cared
for as soon as noticed, ancl Eleaven has smiletl on you and youl
farnilies in the clidcharge of your respectiYe dutie,s."
That r'ecortl is a noble one, for the emulation of all ages.
On Jan. 10, 1860, the unusual but constitutional prerogative of
the Most Worshipful Gland l\faster was exercised by request of the
lodge and Bev. John 'W. l\{anney was "initiated, passed and laisetl
at si'ght iu dure, ancient and, ample form."
The great conflict of 18G1 affected quite perceptibly the meetings
of Ilennepin Lodge. It had many representatives in tbe Union amry
during that war:, and fo:: nearly a year from April 24, 1861' the shock
of battle seems to have stunned and almost suspended the opera.-
tions of the lodge. But two additions were made during 1861. One
stalwart yo,ung man who eviclen'tly smelled the trattle from the earliest
rumblings of the war, in South Carolina, made haste to obtain
his degrees, withiu a week, before tlre Christmas holidays in 1860,
and that man-IlenrTr R. Putnam, the flrst captain of Company "D,"
n'irst Nlinnesota-'was among the flrst of that gallant regiment to
enroll himself in April, 1861, for his eountry and its flag. During
the great struggle there are numerous instances in which Union
volunteers were given their deglees in short order-evidently that
they might carry with them into the alangers of the battle a.nd. bL?r
ards of war the strong bement and far-reaching influence of Masonry.
Of the number were Col. L. P. Plummer, Capt. James M.
Paine, Capt. Jesse G. Jones, and Dr, A. A. Ames, besitles a hobt of
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On May 4,7862, the lodge shon'ed its loyal heart by going to St,
Paul to join the lodges there in soleml masonic honors to the memor5r
s1 their maftyred brother', Captain Acker, Company C, X'irst
Minnesota, whose bocly had been sent home for burial.
About a yeal later'-r\{ay 17, 1863-the three lodges "at the Ilalls"
joined in the bulial of Bro. Capt. Duclley P. Chase, whose mortal
remains'wer€ reverently laicl arvay with military as rvell as masonie
honors.
Ancl in the fall of 1862 the bi'ethren united. in presenting Bro. E.
Wait rvith a sword, belt and sash. These inciclents all emphasize
the fact that Hennepin Lodge squaled itself n'ith the patriotic lessons
of our fraternity in the nation's trial, and for this all trIasons
should be proud.
"I{ennepin" has given few officers tc the Grancl Lodge. Its
ablest and most distinguishecl representativa, perJraps, was II... [V. .
Bro. Caleb lIenry Benton, twice Grand. tr,laster within the recent
memoqy of all of you, anrl whose death is even yet lanentecl. Besides
him, three others have fllled electire offices: Eben A. Iloclsdon,
the flrst Junior \\rarden of the lotlge, n'ho rose by reason of his
recognized abilities to be Seniol Grand Warden, and the present
Junior Gland \Yarden, Bro. John II. Ranclall, who is a highly appreciated
membel of that loclge, while Col. Emanuel Case, the flrst
Grand Treasurer, who flIled that ofrce for long years ther:eafter,
was the flrst treasurer of "I{entrepin."
Outside offcial position "Hennepin" has been punctual in Grand
Loclge service, and its brethren have maintainecl more than an average
in the performance of masonie d,uty.
In other than masonic walks its nembership has had conspicuous
place in the folmation and upbuilcling of all that goes to maks
the present mighty empire, known as the "Nofthn'est." It has furnished
the Suprene Bench rvith one of its ablest judges, in Cornell;
it has given the state a, lieutenant goyemor, in Rice; congress, an
Aldrich anrl a Ii'letcher; three mayors for l{inneapolis, in Ames,
Babb, and Pratt; and besides many less exaltectr but no less important
legislative and executive officials. To the church it has
giyen one of its most distinguished bishops, in Davicl Buell l(nickerbacher.
All of these .flrst received. "light" a't its altar. Two others
of its members have served the state in congress, 'Wilson anri
King. Its d,imits, to the number of 299, have gone eyerywhere, but
largely to the west of the X'ather of 'Waters, and those whose names
were inscribecl therein have been active and efficient in the spread
of masonic principles throughout a new dominion almost as extensive
as was the settled portion of the United States when the clispensation
n'as flrst glanteal "Ilennepin" to communicate the beneficent
preeepts of our institution. Of 1,068 members enrolled to date,
about 70O have become tr{aster trfasons at its altar. The only evidence
of "boom work" is conflned to a single year. X.or the credit

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of Masonry it is hoped that yeal may neYer have imitators' IVIasonry
has no recruiting officers' "Ifennepin's" relief work has been
such as to convince mankind that the n(ason's' heart ever expands
with benevolence to all proper and worthy demands'
Sueh is, in brief, the historly, the charactel, the worli and the
worth of the first masonic lodge west of the Nlississippi river north
of Dubuque, in the forty-four years just past. That it has fulfllled
the ambitious dreams altl prophetic visions of its progenitors and
become indeed the mother of Lodges (as "Oa.taract" is the father) in
that now lich and prosperous l{inneapolis in which it was flrst set to
wolk, and has lleen at least Yery near of kin to many other lodges
which have since gros'n up in the mighty empire of peaceful homes
beyontt, may well be granted by all wbo love our institution. And
the Gr:and Lodge of Minnesota and the brethren have no reason, ln
all its history, to regret the issuance of the flrst clispensation and the
fi.rst char:ter in this masonic jurisdiction.
This rilas followed bJ' Bro. Williaur P. Jewett of St. Paul, who
spoke of
TIIE GENESIS OII ANCIENT LAND}IARK, NO. 5.
lenerable Brethren:
I1'orty anal four yezu's ago, or, to be rnore precise, on Nlonday,
Jan. 2, 1854, there met in this city, in Grand Annual Communication,
the Gland Ofrcers and. the representatives of the three chartered
lodges of Ancient Ii'ree and Accepteal Masons then existing
within the jurisdiction. Scarcely a year previous ::epresentatives of
these lodges had met in convention in St. Paut and olganized. themselves
into the Grand Lotlge of the territory of l\[innesota, electing
\Volshipful Bro. A. E. Ames, of Cataract Loclge, St. Anthony, the
flrst Grand tr[astel. I\fasonry had flourishecl during the year, but
with seeming greater: activity at the Ifalls than in either Stillwater
or St. Paul, as the Grancl I\{aster hacl in June, 1853, issued a dispensation
for a second lodge at the Iralls of St. Anthony, but on the
west side, to be knos'n as llennepin Lodge, taking its name, singulally
enough, from the Ir'ranciscan monk, Louis Ilennepin, who in
April, 1680, had discovered ancl named the F alls of St. Anthony.
The three principal officers of this loalge U.'. D.'. were present
as visitors at the opening of the Grand Loclge of 1854, having with
them the retums of the work done, and requesting that a cha"rter
be grantecl. The appropriate committee having reported recommending
the issuance of a eharter, its report was receivecl by a vote
of 12 to 4, the negative votes being that of the Deputy Grand l\{astel,
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Lodge, No. 1. The Deputy Gland llaster ilren rnor-ecl ilrat flre resolution
be laid on tJre table, which was negatived, bJ' a vote of onl5z
8 to 7, St. John's Lotlge aclding its vote to flrose previously given
in opposition to the gt'anting of this chartet'.
Pending furthel action in the matter:, the Glancl Lodge tooh a
recess until eight o'clock the follorr,'ing morning. Upon reconvening
at the appointed hour', it was observed that ilre representatives of
St. Paul Lodge hacl absented themselves, anrl, ns .rvas afterwards
ascertaineil, ir the hope that by so cloing they mig)rt prevent a
quorum, and so clefeat favorable action ol flre resolution to charter
the new lodge. The resolution rr-as acloptecl, ho\yever', by a vote of
10 to 1, Deputy Grancl trIaster Gooch.ich alone votiug in flre negatire.
While there is a driversity of opinion among the few surviving
brethren of those in attendance uDon that session of flre Grand
Lotlge as to the real motive actuating the replesentatives of St. paul
Lodge in so absenting themselves from the second clay's session, t)re
implession seens to prevail that they fearerl flrat the aclclecl votes
of a seconcl lodge at the X'a1ls, s'ith those of Cataract Loclge, No. 2,
and the appointecl ofrcers, would enable the Grancl Master to perpetuate
hiurself in office for an indefinite per:ior-l.
At this juncture a petition ryas presenteil by Bro. \\r. II. Ilorver,
Senior Warclen of St. JoLrn's Loclge, No. 1, signecl b5' thirteen trfaster
l\{asons resident at St. PauI, and all, I'ith flre possible excelrtion of
Bro. A. T. C. Pierson, unalflliatecl n'ith any loclge in flre julisdiction,
praying that a chartel be gr:anterl, them to opeD a new lodge in St.
Paul, to be named Ancient Landuat'k.
The petitioners \t-ere: Andlew G. Chatfleld, Ilrisconsin; Janes
Y. Calcln'ell, New York; Char.les D. X.illmore, Ilichigan; Reuben
Ilaas, Pennsylvania; P. T. Brad,ley, Srisconsin; Geo. L. Becker,
l\{ichigan; Andrerv J. llorgau, Ohio; Charles Rauch, Nelv yolk;
Ilenry llorris, New York; Isaac P. Wright, I(entucliy; Geo. W.
Bicklle, Pennsylrania; Allan T. Chamblin, I{issouri; A. T. C. pierson,
Nel' York-the flr'st named being at the tirne oue of flre three
. territolial judges. It will be Doted that these thirteen brethren
hailed flom seyel diffelent states. That their masouic standing and
ability was knos'n ancl recognized is eyidenceal by the fact that,
contraly to the usual custorn of requiring blethren to wolli as a
lorlge U.', D.'. before obtaining a ehalter, the petition was favor.ably
leceivecl, and a resolution adoptecl directing the Grand Secretary to
issue a charter upon ltaynent of the lequired fee. The only negative
yote $'as that of the Deputy Grand ]Iaster:.
The Grancl Lodge thereupon took a I'ecess, and the chatter utembers
of the new lodge, having chosen Past tr{aster. Andrew G. Chatfleld
Worshipful tr{aster', I. P. \\rright Senior \Varden and A. T. C.
Pierson Junior Walclen, these bletht'en \rere duly installed by the
Grand lVlaster, assistetl by the othel office,-s aDatr members of the
Grand Loclge, and upon the reconvening of the Grand Lodge at flre

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hour of three o'clock, the credentials of the nerv lodge rvere presenteil
and the represeDtatiyes permittecl, to tahe their seats.
I have been unable to ascertain who first suggesterl the name of
Ancient Landurark-ole distinctively masonic, and the only oue so
distinguishecl until in 1860, the loclge at Belle Blaine, klon'n by that
name U.'. D.'., rr-as charteled. as I(ing Flilarn, No. 31.
TIIE F'IRST WORSIIIPX-UI, MASTER.
Andrew Goulcl Chatfield lyas born at "Butternuts," Otsego
county, New York, Jan.27,1810. His parents s'ere natives of Connecticut.
IIis matelnal glanclfather s-as Jonathan Starr', a soldier
in the Revolntionary lr9ar. His maternal granchnother n-as of tlre
Ruggles fanil5', among whose descendants ale sorne of the most
distinguishecl julists of Nerv Yolk, His father, Dlos Chatfield, removed
to ConDecticut from New York state n'hile still a youDg man.
Suffeling the loss of hig pr:operty througJr a defectire title, he was
able to give his chilchen but little aid in obtaining an education.
Andrer', |hlol'n upon his own resoulces, succeeclecl in s'otking his
rvay through the acaclemy at llamilton, and then, at the age oI 21,
clevoted hirnself to the study of the law. IIe entelecl the la,w office
of llenry T. Cotton at Paintecl Post, Nev Yorli, ancl it l-as hele,
in a lodge of the same name, that he receivecl his rnasonic tlegrees.
In 1833 he rvas achnittecl to practice in the county court, and
soon after remored to Addison county, where he folmed a law partnership
ancl n as soon in the enjoyment of a goocl plactice.
On June 27, 7836, he was married to Eunice D. Beernan, who,
surviving him, is still lesicling at his formel hone at Belle Plaine,
trIinnesota.
In Novembel, 1838,,he'n'as elected a nembel of the Nel'York
Assernbly from Addison county, and at the sane tirne his brother,
Levi S. Chatfieltl, also a larvye,r, and aftenvards attorreJ. genel'al of
New York, I'as elected, from Otsego couDtJ'.
Iile was again a Drember of the assernbly in 1845, and in 1846 a
member of the Constitutional Convention of NelV Yolh. In 1848 he
temoved to Southpoft, now Kenosha, Wis., forming a par.tnership
with Yolney Flench, anal soon acquired a" luclatite lrlactice. In
1850 he v.as elected couDty judge of Racine county, n'hich oflice he
sholtly after lesignecl to lesume the practice of his profession.
In 1853, being in lVashington befor.e the Supleme Court, he
formed the acquaintance of Hon. H. H. Sibley, then tel'ritorial delegate
in Congress from tr{innesota, and 'u'as by the latter recommended
to President Pierce, by whom he $'as appointed an asso.
eiate judge of the Supreme Court in the Telr:itor'5'. He lemoved 1o
Minnesota. in June, 1853, and assumed tJre discharge of his new
duties, ryhich he continuetl to the close of his terrn in 1857. In 1854
he loca-tecl a claim in the tr{innesota valley, upon a bea.utiful tract
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Belle Plaine. After the close of his term on the supreme bench Le
resumerl the practice of his profession until 1870, when he was
elected judge of the Eighth Judieial District, which offce he contiluert
to hold up to the time of his death' IIis health becoming
impaired, in the spring of 1873 he visited the hot springs of Arkansas
in the hope of obtaining the needed relief, but without avail. Ilis
health continuing to decline, he died on Oct. 5, 7875. IIis funeral
was eonducted. by }{ost Worshipful Chas' Griswolil, Grancl l\{aster'
in presence of the officers of the Grand Lodge and members of many
of the subor:dinate lodges, who had gathered to pay this last mark
of respect to his mernory. IIis death rvas wiclely noticed, and glowting
tributes were paid to his n'orth as a lawyer, as a juilge' a trfason
and a man.
The memorial by the bar of trfinnesota was presentecl to the
supreme court then in session, on Oct' 9r 1875' antl as it more fittingly
expresses than any wortls of mine can, the esteem in which
he was helcl, I cannot do better than give the following extract:
"In the dea-th of Juclge Chatfield the profession has lost one of its
most learnetl; cultivated, honoled and clistinguished brethren; the
judiciary of the state has been deprivecl of an able, just ancl admirable
judge; the conmonwealth loses a citizen whose services,
both public and priYate, have greatly contributecl to its plesent
prosperity an:l advancement, and. society rlourns the loss of a diistinguished
ornament. IIis genial, social chalacteristics encleared
him to all his acquaintances; his generous hospitality will long and
gratefully be remembeletl by the wandelels on the frontier in early
days. IIe was a Ohristian gentleman, bigoted in nothing, to'Ierant
in everything. IIe diecl, as he lived, a true man-true to himself,
true to his convictions, and true to his fellorv meu. IIis gootl works
rvere done without ostentation or display; they were felt in the
the worlcl, rather than seen' l'he words of the psalmist well and
truly chara"cterize our aeloved, ancl departed brother: 'I{ark the
perfect man, and behold the uplight; for the end of that man is
peace.'"
And such was the flrst lVlaster of Ancient Landmark Lodge' No. 5'
.WIIERE IT IIAS MEl"
The new lodge held its meetings for four or: five years in a three'
story brick building on Third street, neal Exchange, then owned by
Messrs. Culvel and Irarr:ington, who occupiecl the flrst floor as a
store for Inclian supplies. The second floor was occupied by the law
ofrces of Messrs. Rice, Ilollingsheacl antl Becker, ancl the lodge room
was on the third floor:. The builtling is still standing, and an illustration
of it accompanies this Paper.
The lodge removed next to \{cClung's block, on Third street near
Market. thence to the Mackubin block, corner of Third' and Washington
streets, the two latter builclings long since alestroyecl by flre.

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l]he Iodge l-as still occupying the l{acl

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Its members have also been active and plominent in the Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite, the majority of the charter members of
the flrst loclge of the Rite in this juristliction being from its membership.
It has borne on its rolls the total number of L,2ll, its membership
at this alate being 511.
Its flnances have beeen carefully administeredr anal it has to-clay
in its treasury, in its regu'lar antl relief funds, upwalds of $14,0O0'
Apprectating that charity is one of the essential attributes of a
goocl Mason, it sought early to establish a, permanent fund for re
lief, not only of its own members but of others, who, as temporarT
sojourners in our midst, might need tJre helping hand that Masonry
ever stretches forth to the worthy poor and needy'
In1873theby-larYsweleamentlerl,anditsannualduesincreased
from $2 to $4, the increase being set apart to the relief fu.nd' The
funrl increasetl so rapittly that tn 1891 the by-laws were agaitr
-changed,analbut$loftheannualdueswereplacedintherellef
funcl. This funcl now exeeeds $10,000, and' is carefully investetl ln
interest-bearing securities.
n'ollowing the recommenclation of the Grand'Lodge made in
187% the lodge has aclopted the system of life memltership, without
members of the burden of annual dues in the later years of life'
when to many such payment becomes onerous' while still preserving
to them the privileges anal protection of full membership.
In the far West, among the peaks of that majestic range which
separates the Atlantic from the Paciflc slope, sta-nds one whose lofty
summlt, cappe,al with the eternal snows' is the flrst to catch the rays
of the mornlng sun' as he mounts aboYe the earth, bringing life and
tight antl gladness to its teemlng millions-the last to reflect hls
softened r&ys, as, tingetl with the hues of the rainbow, he sinks bF
hintl the vast ocean beyoncl the Golclen Gate.
On tle broad slope of this mtghty peak may be tracetl in the
dazzling whiteness of its snowy purity, a mighty symbol, that of
the lowly Nazarene, who dwelt among men' an humble example for
us to follow. It is the Mount of the lloly Cross, and' to gaze upon
its wondrous beauty thousands have Journeyed over land and over
s€a, and the poet in his song, and the painter on his c&nYas, h&Ye
equatly sought, but in vain, to picture its grandeur.
As stands this monument in the material world' so, amon'g the
lnstitutions seeking to ennoble and elevate mankintl, stancls the
beautiful temple of Ancient n'reemasonry. Its origin obscured ln the
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well abreast of the rising tide of progress in the enlightenment of
man and the cultivation of those graces of mind and heart that are
the characteristics of a true Mason. Its foundation the rock of God's
eternal truth, its superstructure the virtues of charity, temperance
and brotherly love, it stands s€cure upon the pillars of 'Wisdom,
Strength and Beauty, a harmonious whole, untouched by the assaults
of prejudice, intolerance and bigotry.
With an abicling faith in the gooclness and mercy of a:r all-wiee
n'ather, we behold upon its loftiest pinnacle the blazing star of hope,
a welcome beacon, not alone to us, but to thousands of others, who
have found comfort anttr consolation beneath its shadow.
All hail to the lodge of the Ancient Landmark and her sisters of
the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, under whose auspices we are gathererl-fltting
stones in this temple of Masonry. May healib. peaee
and prosperity be theirs in ample measure during all the years to
come, anc! may we, who, as veteranft in this noble cause for humanity,
have assembled to renew the lssociations atrtl frienclshtps
so clear to us all, gain new inspiratlon from this hour, and newly resolve
to more faithfully dischargc the duiies and responsibilities
under whibh, as men and Masons, we rest, in the confldent hope that
to each of us may be given the welcome: "'WelI done, gooal and
faithful seryant," when we, too, shall be calletl to pass through the
dark va.lley, and, climbing the heights beyoncl, feel upon our brows
thd lrreath of the eternal mornirg..
And unto Him who giveth us the victory, be all the glory, now
aud foreyer more, world without encl. Amen, and amen, a.n(l amen.
Our venerable brother, 'WiIIiam Lee, Past Junior Grand Warden,
of Ilastings, and one of out two resident honorar'y members of over
flfty years' standing as lVlaster Masons, presented a brief history
of Dahota Lodge, No, 7, under the title of
A TRIBUTE F'ROIVI NnlW HAIVIPSIIIRE IN 1855.
Mr. Presiilent anil' Breth,ren:
As the first Master of Dakota Lodge, No. 7, at Ilastings, now
the flfth in rank upon the rolls of our Grancl Lodge, antl having outlived
at least two generations of the great human famlly, I thought
perhaps thata few notes upon the early steps taken in that otgacization,
now approaching its semi-centennial, might not prove entirely
uninteresting at this time. I shall not attempt the writing of history,
lbaving that to more competent hancls which may come after us.
I am now only able to glve the novitiate the same information and
the same solemn charge received, whlle standing in the lowest ststion
in the lodge, from a veteran of the last century,

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In January, 1855, I macle my flrst appearance in the Grand Lodge
of Minnesota as a Yisitor, hailing from I(ing Solomon's Lodgg No.
14, of New Ilampshire, over which I haal the honor of presiding as
Master for several terms' The attentlance in those days was not
large, there being but flve subordinate lodges upon the roll, but the
lack in numbers was fully made up by the zeal and interest in the
welfare of the institution planted in the territory but a few years
before. The session was a very pleasant one to me at least, and I
returned to Ilastings with the full cletermination of taking immecliate
aetion for thsstarting of a lotlge at my new home. There were
several Masons alreacly there besicles myself; among whom may be
named Bro. O. T. Ilayes ancl Bro. R. A. Simmons, afterwards ap-
Bearing in the dispensation as Senior ancl Junior Waralens. As the
spring advancecl there came Bro. D. F. Langley and Bro, E. C.
Knowles from Iling Solomon's Loclge, Bro. T. B. tripp from California,
and Bro. 'William Lee,2d., from Ohio, who became our pioneer
TYler.
Several preliminary meetings were held, the flrst at the schoolhouse,
corner of Sixth and Spring streets; the seconcl at the Mouncls
below the city, near the then residence of Brother Simmons. Ilere,
reclining upon the very top of a circular hill, harally large enough
to afrord a decently level grouncl floor, with four brethren from New
Elampshire and two from Ohio, we conclucted separate examinations,
antl proceedetl to flll the sereral stations pro tem,. The scene was
one never to be forgotten; a lovely June morning in the pure Minnesota
atmosphere, with naught but the blue vault above us, the
lessons of masonic lole were rehearsed as they had come down to
us from our fathers. The deliberations were soon interrupted, howeye&
by an alaf,m from the vigilant Tyler that two cowans were
approaching us from the south, and hastily calling off we proceeded
to gather hanrlsful of the beautiful cornelians with which the ascent
was plentifully eovered. The strangers proved, to be new settlers
with spades examining the virgin soil of our prairie, and as afterwards
proved were both Masons, although we dicl not make ourselves
known at the time, but returned home via Brother Simnons'
house, with the agreement that as soon as the money could be obtained
an application would be forwarded to the Grand Master to
set us to work.
The early minutes of the lodge are quite meager, and probably
meetitrgs were held of whieh no tecord is given, It is there stated
that the flrst formal meeting to procure a dispensation was held
June 3d; the flrst meeting after obtaining dispensation, August 11th.
Meetings were held in Smith's Eall, corner of Secontl and Ramsey
streets, October 17th, November 7th, November 14th, November 21st,
one ttollar per night being chargetl for the use of the room, warmed
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The flrst application for the degrees was that of J. L. Belden,
presented November 14th, and he was elected and initiated November
21st.
The charter is datecl Jan. 9th, 1850.
The annual communication of 1856 n'as held January 16th' the
following officers being chosen:
ELECTIYE.
'Worshlpful 1\faster-'William Lee.
Senior'Warden-O. T. Hayes,
Junior Warden-T. B. tripB.
Treasurer-E. C. Knowles.
APPO]NTED.
Secretary-A, IL Norris.
Senior Deacon-R. A. Simmons.
Junior Deacon-Challes Bigelolv.
They were installed the same evening. A. If. Norris and E. C.
Knowles were appointed a committee to draft by-laws. J. L. Belden
was elected to receive the thircl clegree, ancl 'William Turner the
seconcl.
At a special meeting held January 23d J. L. Belden was made a
Master IVIason.
- The by-laws u'ere reported and adoptecl Ifebruary l4th anal were
signed by flfty-six members.
A lotlge of Master Masons was oBened Irebruary 27th antl called
off for six successive meetings, finally closing March 19th.
The collars and jewels were ordered. April 2d. Seal was voted
November 12th.
The year 1856 was a very busy one in the nerv lodge, the following
being a summaly of the work from the lecords:
INITIATED.
J. A, Sager, Irebruary 13th.
E. J. A. Roos, Irebruary 13th.
Philip Smith, March 5th.
A. J. Yan D:uzee, March 12th.
A. M. llayes, March 26th.
J. D. Iloskins, April Sth
C, P. Adams, April Sth.
A. J. Sargent, April 12th. (Dlspensal:ion.)
'W. G. Le Due, April 14th.
M, O, W, Trua,x, May 16th.
S. L. De Silva, May 16th.
Oharles Etheridge, September 24th.
J. T. Beach, October 8th.
L. P. Oarswell, November 26th.

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PASSED,
'William Turner, n'ebruary 7th.
J. A. Sager, n'ebruary 20th,
E. J. A. Roos, March 7th.
Philip Smith, tr{arch 11th.
A. J, Yan Duzee, March 12th.
A. M. Ilayes, April 2tl.
A. J. Sargent, April 12th. (Dispensation.)
C. P. Adams,.Aplil 16th,
J. D. Iloskins, April 16th.
'W. G. Le Duc, May 14th.
M, O. W. Truax, May 30th.
S. L. De Silva, May 30th.
J. T. Beach, October 29th.
Ir. P. Carswell, December 24th,
RAISED.
J. L. Belalen, January 23d.
J. A. Sager, March ?th.
A. J. Yar Duzee, March 19th.
A. M. Ilayes, April 14th.
A. J. Sargent, April 18th. (Dispensation.)
J. D. Iloskins, April 23d,
C. P. Adams, April 23t1.
M. O. W. Aluax, June 11th,
S, L, De Silva, June 16th.
'W. G. Le Due, July 9th,
J. T. Beach, November 15th,
ADJOINED.
Richarcl'Washington, lVlarch 12th.
Charles Bigelow, May L4th.
John Rhodes, August 6th,
A, J. Sargent, May 25th.
Philip Smith, NoYember 12th.
DIMITTED.
Many of these brethren are dead. Others have moved away,
either tlimittecl or dropped, and there is but one of them now borne
upon the rolls of Dakota Lodge, Bro. M. O. W. Truax, living in St.
Paul Park at the advanced age of sixty-eight years.
The loclge was remoYed into lts new hall, col'ner of Seconh and
Vermillion streets, July Sth, 1857. It was the seconcl story of a frame
builcting, owned by Bro. O. 1'. Ilayes.
The flrst funeral noted, was that of Bro. Jaues Monroe of Little
X'alls Lodge, No. 181, Nel' York, in 1857.

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Such in brief is the account, which time ancl recollectlon will not
permit me to enlarge upon. The memories of those days of toil antl
prlvation lnciclent to frontier life are still arnong the most pleasant
of my masonic experience.
The closing paper of the eYening'was on
INDIAN RITES AND F'REEIVIASONRY.
BY PRO. ISRAEI, B' B. SPRAGUE.
Mr. President atr.d Tenerable Brethren:
are presentecl to Your
an
n, tentling to show the
nto seclet and urore oL
me
print it is impossible to say, as no flle of this puiblication ie accessible
fot examination in Minnesota.
n'athe:: Pietson's letter is as follows '
"Iroug Prairie, IL T', SeBt' 20' 1852'
"Conrpani'on Moore: Looking over a stray numbel of youa: valuajble
magazine, a short time ago, I noticed an article aibou't tr{asonry
&mo.Dg Indians.
"I hnve made sorne inquiries among the \\rinnebagoes' Chippewas
ancl Sioux oI Dakota (as they eall themselr'es) Indians, with regartl
to what ll'e rvoulcl call }{asonry amoltg them. I tlrought possibly tthe
result of Iny inquiries and obserYations night be intelesting to your
readers.
"Thele is an organization among the Inclian triibes, universal
as fat a*q I can learn, of a seclet kind, calleci by them, 'Grand' or
'Great l\fedicine.'
"The canditlates for initiation are accepted by some kind of voting.
IVIuch d'iscrimination is tlsed i-D the acceptance of adult candidates.
Both sexes and even children are acl:urittecl. A large fee is
demandetl, which goes to defray the expenses, the balance is tlivided
among the higher members of tlre ortlel. 'Ihe Chippe+vas hdve seven
degrees.
"The cantlidates axe taken for initia.tiou fur the night, ssllarately'
to some secludccl place. l'he next alay the meurbels meet in a large

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loclge, built fca' the ptlpose. Tlhe meeting is opened by certain
ceremolies in a regulat or:cler'. Aftet rvhich the candidates are intro-

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"n'rom all the evidence in my possessiou. I am lead. to the conclusion
that flre 'Great Medicine' of the Red trfan harl its origin in
the Ancient }{asonry of the white n1an. l'lt€ inquiling tr[ason ]rag
zrbundant proof that lVlasonry has existed since a very ear-ly stage of
the world.'s hisbory, occasionally morliliecl bJ' the requirements of
the age, but in the main the sa,me as it rvas in tJre beginning.
'The Lrrlian's language is un*rittel, consequently changing. llis
habits are migratory, his custorns and manners are alteling to suit
the countly or climate he is in. Consequently it could not be expected
flrat the poor', untutored Indian could preserve the sublime
and impo.sing ceremonies of Ancient tr{asouy unchanged, or retain
its gleat molal truths and maxims in their original purif. It is even
surlrrising that enough is left to prove the common paternity of
Ancient Nlrrsonry and the 'Great Medicinc.' As my light increa"ses
I may refel you to this srribject again,
"Fraternally yours, etc.,
,.A, T. C. PIDRSON."
So loug a time had lapsed since the r*-ritilg of this letter, antl
to gain conJil'rnation of Ure facts thelein statecl, oul venenable presitlent
adclressed a note of inquiry to the Rev. Joseph A. Gilflllan, of
I\rhite Earth, Ilinn., for ma:ry years a missionary to the Indians, a-nd.
plolra,bly the highest auttrority on matters pertain'irtg to the Alg'ontluin
blatrch of the Inclian ril,ce now living, rrho, frorn his knowledge
of the Ojibway language, was abl'e to trrLnslate with ease Xlages from
Jol-rn lXliot's Indian Bibtre, published iu Canbtidge, lVlass.' in 1661-
1Gti3, thus practica,lly proving that the Chippervas of Northern Minnesota
are of the sarne lace of people as 'lvere the Indians of lfassa.-
clnrsetLs Bay.
His rsplJ', confir'ming Irather Pielson's stlt,ternents, is of gretat
iDtcl'est:
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Usually wheu a person is sick they haYe a performance of the
Grancl Meclicine to make him well. The sick person is brought into
the circle and the rites pertrormed.
"In 'Warren's llistory of the Ojibrvays, in the }linnesota Eistorieal
Society's Libra.ry, 5'ou will find some descri,ption of it from a
native Ojibway, tJrat will give you more information than I can.
"Some years ago the Smithsonian Institute i! Washington sent
out to tbis place a, scientist, Dr. Iloffman. who interviewed the okl
medici;ne men, ot' doctors, anal wrote hoDle a ptetW accunate a4-
cvuat of it.
"The society's publications are no doubt il the l{ilnesota llistorical
Society's l-.iibrary, and to them I refer you for more tletailed
infomation tjhan I san, give.
"Granrl l\Ierticine is flre religion-the most important part--of
the life of the fnd.ian
'flopiug the arbove infornation is what you want, I am, with
best wishes,
"Sineelely youls,
"J. A. GILIfIfrIrAN."
X'roru lil'arren's llistory of the OiibwaJis, Vol, 5, p' 't7, we make
the following extract:
"I'was once standing at the entrance of an Ojibway Me-da-wegarn,
rDore commonly known as the GraDd Meclieine Lodge, while
the innates r-ere busy in the perfotmance of the varied eeremonies
of this, their c,hief meali@l arttl religious rite.
"'Ihe lotlge, merasu'ing in length about one hundred feet ancl
fifteen in witl,th, was but partially coveled along the sicles with
green boughs of the balsam tree, and. the outsicle speetator could
view without hind.rance the different ceremonies enactecl within.
"On a pole raised horizontally its n'hole length, wele hung: pieces
of clotl-r, calico, handkerchiefs, blankets, ete., tJre offerings or sacriflce
of the norice'who s'as about to be initiated into the mysteries
of the lle-da-we Society.
"TJre lodge rvas full of men and wornen, rvho $at in a lorv along
both of its sides.
"NoDe but those who were members of the society and who had
been legulanly initiated were allowed to enter. They were dressed
anrl painted in their best and m6t fancy clothing ancl colots, a.nd
each held in his hand. the 1\[e-da-wi-aun, ol rncc]icile sack, which
consisted of bild shins, stufecl otter, be.wer and snake skins.
"'Ihc novice in the process of initiation sat in 'the ceuter on (t
clean uat, facing the 1\'Ie-da-'n'antig, a cedar post planted in -the
celter of tlre loclge, daubecl rvith vermiliou aud ornamentett with
tufts of bircl's down.
"a'he fou:: old and gleve-looking \lre-kauns, or initiating priests,
stoorl around him rvith flreit medicine snclis, dlum and rnttles.

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"As I partially understood, and could therefore appreeiate the
mmning and obJeets of tJreir'strarge ceremouies, amd coul(l partially
understand their peculiar religious itliour, I stood, vatchecl'
and listened, with a far- deeper intelest thal could be felt io the
mind. of a mere casual observer wrho is both ruu,cquainted with the
objects of the rltes or larguage of these simple children of natu,re.
a.ncl who, in his greater wisdom tleems it but the unmeaning antl
srperstitious rites of an ignolant race bru'ied in heathenlsh tlark-
DESg.
"One of the four'We-kaurrs, a,fter addlesshg a few redrarks to.
the norice in ra low yoice, took frrom his medicine the Metla-we-gls,
a small white sea shell. which is the chief em,blem of the Metlawe
rite. Holding thls in the palm of his ha,tltl, he ra,n slowly
arouncl the inside of the lodgp, displaying it to the inmrates, a,ntl
follcvn"ed by hts fellow 'We-kauns swinging their rattles, and exelaiming
ln a cleep gu'ttural tone, ''Whe-whewhe.' Cireling the
lodge tn this impressive manner, on coming again to the novice they
stoppecl urnning, uttering a deep sonorou"s, 'Whay-ho-hc'ho.' They
then quietly walkecl off And taking thEir stancl a,t the west enal of
the lodge, the leatler, still ttisplaying tJre shell on tle palm of his
hand, tlelive,retl a loud. srnd epiritetl haranlgue'
Then follows an account of this addreso, which was a. description
of the tirne when iheir forefathel:s clw'elt 'on the Grea.t Salt
Water' and of the sea, shell, which 'reflected the rays of ttre surl and
gave light and warmth to the red race,"'
We take f,rom Dr, Iloffrnan's report, referred to by ll{l. Gilfillan'
tJre followlngi
r
"The Ojibwuys ha,ve a multiplicity of spirits, both gpocl aacl
evil, fllling all space, whch can be comlrulriceted with, or ilvohed
after due preparartion, by the persorw rvho have tJre power so to do.
"These persons are r\spresented by the menxberc of the Grancl
Dled.icine Society." * * * * * "There are exta,nt armong the Ojib-'
way Inclians th,ree clistinct seolet societies, the members of which
are tenrrecl the Mede, the Jassakeed aud ttre 'Waheno. The oltlest
and most iuflueorti.al is knowa aF the Me-di-'We-'Win, or Grand Meclicine."
Any oue desir.ous of further "lighf' qn this subject will fnd Mr.
'Wslren's history and Dr. Iloffman's reports very interesting reading.
These arldresses were oldered to be Brinted with the proceedings
of the Associatlon in the Appenclix to the Granal Lodge Proceedings,
and also in pamphlet form for clistribution, as heretofore,
At about 11:30 the Assoclation adiourned si'ne ilie.

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Receipts-n'ees from seventeen memberships at gb eacJr. ,, . $85.00
Ir'ees for one transfer, honorary to active list. .. . 3.0O
Snrplus from banquet. .. .. . 2.2A
t*-
Acknos'ledgment of invitations and regrets for inability to attend
rvere received fi:om Bros. James Iluggins, President, Wm. T.
Ramsbothan. and Daniel E' Sickels of the Blooklyn Masonic Yeterans,
Robert S. 'Wardle of the tr{asonic Yetelan Association of New
York; from Bros. 'Wm. Wallace Lee ancl H. Wales Lines of Connecticut
}fasonic fretelan Association; from Bro' T' S. Parvin of
Iorva. Bro. W. R. Bos'en of Nebraska; flom Bros. John Corson Smith
and Den'itt C. Clegier of Illinois; from Bro. Josiah EI. Drummond
of l,Iaine, and Bro. n'. A. Blades of l\{ichigan'
GILES W. }[ERRILI,,
SecretarlJ.
NOTIOE.
The plevailing idea that aclmission to membership in this Asso
eiation is limited to the annual reunion is erloneous. Elections by
the board of directors occur at interva-ls thtoughout the year. Only
about flve per cent of the eligible blethren in the state are now
members. The aecession of every tlesirable brother increases the
resources of the Association in protlucing a more va-luable issue of
Ploceeclings. l.he offlcers, thelefore, solicit codperation in this
effort, and fratelnally urge upon members the aluty of securing at
as eally a date as possible applications from eligible brethren'
A complete flIe of the Proceealings in a few years rvi[ furnish
each member with an authentic History of tr{innesota IVlasonry.
The active members of this Association shall be composed of
Master: l\Iasons in gootl stancling and of t\venty-one years of Masonic
age, resident within the boundaries of the State of tr{innesota, who
may petition to become such. The atlmission fee for active membership
is f.ve dollars. This includes the badge and certiflcate of
membership. Ther:e are no annual dues. Elonorary membe$hip
without fee is granted to l\{aster: Ivlasons of flfty or more years of
Masonic age. Blank petitions may be obtained by addressing Giles
'W. Merrill, Secretary, 669 Laurel Ave., St. Paul.
Including the members elected sinee Jan, 1, 1898 there are now,
January 72th, ?57 active members a.ncl 22 honorary members, a total
of 279 members, as pel: the following list:

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Building, No, 198 West Third St., St. Paul. First Lodge Room of Ancient Landmark,
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The last sufvivor of the Founders of the Grand Lodge oi MinDesota in 1853, Bofn in Pittsfield.
Mass, Jan.9 180?. Raised a tr{aster Mason, April ll, 18i2, in Cataract Lodge U"' D"'
oi Illinois; now No.2 ofN4innesota. He resides at New Orleans, Louisiaua, This portrait
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