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PROCEEDINGS

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Most Worshipful Grand Lodge

Ancient Free and Accepted Masons

STATE OF ILLINOIS

SEVENTY-NINTH ANNUAL MEETING

HELD AT CHICAGO, OCTOBER 8, 9 AND 10, 1918

. ^ - ^, OFFICERS ,^ -,

OF ILLINOIS

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Bro. Austin H. Scrogin M.W. Grand Master Lexington

Bro. Dan G. Fitzgerrell -S-^- Deputy Grand Master Normal

Bro. Elmer E. Beach E.JV. Senior Grand Warden. . . .Chicago

111 W. Washington St. Bro. Arthur E. Wood R.W. Junior Grand Warden, Gibson City

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

State Bank of Chicago Bro. Isaac Cutter R.W. Grand Secretary Camp Point

Rev. Bro. Walter Aitken R.W. Grand Chaplain Urbana

Bro. Edgar DeWitt Jones R.W. Grand Orator Bloomington

Bro. Boy Adams W. Deputy Grand Secretary, Camp Point

Bro. Wm. Elmer Edwards W. Grand Pursuivant Chicago

5223 Race Ave.

Bro. Willl\m H. Bied W. Grand Marshal Chicago

6048 Langley Ave. Bro. Willl\m N. Ewing TF. Grand Standard Bearer McLean

Bro. Egbert E. Gifford W. Grand Sword Bearer Hillsboro

Bro. Maxwell Levy W. Senior Grand Deacon Chicago

845 Rees St. Bro. Sfruell C. D. Rea W. Junior Grand Deacon Benton

Bro. H. S. Albin W. Grand Steward Chicago

514 S. Francisco Ave. Bro. Chas. F. Tenney W. Grand Steward Bement

Bro. George W. Tipsword W. Grand Steward Beccher City

Bro. Tim Van Antwerp W. Grand Steward Sparland

Bro. Chester S. Gurney Grand Tyler Chicago

919 N. Dearborn Ave. Bro. James V. McCullough. . . .^ssisfcnt Grand Tyler Lexington

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In compliance with the provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Illinois, the seventy- ninth annual meeting was held in the city of Chicago, at Medinah Temple, commencing on Tuesday, the 8th day of October, A. D. 1918, A. L. 5918, at 10 o'clock a. m., and was opened in ample form by Bro. Austin H. Scrogin, most worshipful grand master.

PRAYER.

Rev. Bro. Walter Aitken, the right worshipful grand chaplain, lead the devotions.

Almighty God; we come into Thy Presence this day fully conscious of Thy kindly dealings with us, and rejoice that the lines are fallen to us in pleasant places, and that we have a goodly heritage in this great fraternity and in the men who, in other days, have laid the foundations of morality, righteousness, love to God, and the fraternal reJations of men which have become so large a part of the life of the world. We thank Thee for reason and conscience and all the holy aspirations of the human heart, and for the sublime possibility of moving in rhythmic measure with the Infinite. Fondly do we seek the realization of the great purpose of our existence and the fulfillment of the obligations resting upon us. We desire that truth and justice, peace and happiness, religion and piety, shall be firmly established in our hearts; for these are qualities and principles that can never die, and the identification of our Masonic Order with these, determines its immor- tality and enduring worth. Our officers change; our members pass away, but the truth of our order remains. Prepare us, Gracious Father, for the larger duties that are to be performed. The times in which we live are

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momentous. Nations are in strife. The brotherhood of man receives scant consideration at the hands of the war lords. Human liberty is trampled under foot by ruthless autocrats. Men of all creeds and shades of belief have been called into the conflict. Many of our own number are laying down their lives on the altar of sacrifice. The fire of a holy enthusiasm has been kindled in their eyes as they turn upon the nations seeking to violate and destroy the democracy of the world. Bless them we pray Thee, and soon may the flag of our beloved country be recognized by the whole world as the symbol of aspiration, intelligence, brotherhood, and protection. To this end bless our gathering here. Divinely direct our most worshipful grand master, and the members of this grand lodge, so that our deliberations shall be in harmony with the ideals of our order and our country; and help us to see the possibility of the embodiment of the principles of Masonry in human life, and make us to be dissatisfied with a superficial profession of them. Hear us in the name of Him who taught us to say: "Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come, TTiy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them that trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever, Amen."

TELEGRAM TO THE PRESIDENT.

As the first business of the grand lodge, Bro. Ehner D. Bro- thers suggested that the following telegram be sent to the President. The grand lodge, by a rising vote, adopted the suggestion.

Chicago, III., Oct. 8, 1918. Woodrow Wilson, President,

Washington, P. C.

Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., representing one hundred seventy-fiive thousand Masons of the state of Illinois, in seventy-ninth annual meeting assembled, congratulates you on your stand of no peace by compromise, and urges that you demand absolute and unconditional surrender as a precedent to any further consideration of terms of peace with Germany and her allies.

Austin H. Scrogin, Grand Master.

Isaac Cutter, Grand Secretary.

MUSICAL CONCERT.

At 9:30, preceding the meeting of the grand lodge, a musical programme was rendered by the following talent :

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Bro. Ernest O. Todd, Raveiiswood Lodge 777, Tenor.

Bro. Albert O. Salvi, St. Cecilia 865, Harp.

Bro. John E. Kurzenknabe, Eobt. Burns 464, Harrisburg, Pa., Cello.

Bro. Geo. J. Kurzenknabe, St. Cecilia 865, Organ.

On motion of Bro. Owen Scott, a vote of thanks of the grand lodge was given the brethren who participated.

The grand marshal, with the grand stewards, retired and returned with the flag, and presented it to the grand master who placed it in the grand East while the brethren sang "The Star Spangled Banner."

FIRST REPORT Committee on Credentials.

Bro. Emmett Howard, chairman of the Committee on Credentials, announced that representatives from a constitu- tional number of lodges were present, and asked further time to complete their report. The request was granted.

COMMITTEES.

The right worshipful grand secretary read the names of the brethren appointed by the most worshipful grand master to serve on the committees during this session.

Jurisprudence Monroe C. Crawford, Owen Scott, George M. Monlton, William B. Wright, Chester E. Allen.

Appeals and Grievances Alexander H. Bell, Elmer D. Brothers, Ar- thur M. Otman, Andrew L. Anderson, Charles H. Martin.

Chartered Lodges Phil C. Barclay, W. W. Watson, Dr. John F. Canip- b&ll, Albert Eoullier, William E. Buehler.

Lodges U. D, ^William H. Beckman, Emil J. Merki, C. L. Sandusky, F. O. Lorton, Harry L. Browning.

Mileage and Per Diem William F. Beck, Henry T. Goddard, Thomas

S. Browning, Charles H. Thompson, Milton T. Booth, R. C. Clarke.

Finance Edward H. Thomas, Thomas A. Stevens, E. Edwin Mills.

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New Legislation Henry T. Burnap, Ealph H. Wheeler, William Wil- hartz.

Correspondence Delmar D, Darrah.

Grand Examiners Eichard C. Davenport, David D. King, George E. Carlson, William H. Zarley, B. L. TenEyek.

Credentials Êmmet Howard, C. N. Hambleton, W. P. Jones, James A. Steele, E. M. Crain.

Petitions J. E. Jeffers, L. S. Van Dolah, C. O. Faught.

Obituaries George W. McFatrich, John C. Crawford, Hez G. Henry.

Grand Master's Eeport Charles H. Spilman, George J. Kurzen- knabe, William Fairlee.

Board op Managers for Masonic Homes Eobert J. Daly, Louis L. Emmerson, Eobert C. Fletcher, William D. Price, Charles C. Davis, Anthony Doherty.

Libraries Chas. W. Walduck, William A. Dixon, Geo. L. Hilliker.

Committee on Clubs Owen Scott, Delmar D. Darrah, Leroy A. God- dard, James MeCi-edie, Geo. W. McFatrich.

Advisory Council Dan G. Fitzgerrell, Elmer E. Beach, Arthur E. Wood, Leroy A. Goddard, Isaac Cutter, Owen Scott, Alexander H. Bell, William H. Beckman, Edward H. Thomas, Ealph H. Wheeler, Eobert J. Daly.

National Defense Ealph H. Wheeler, Wm. L. Sharp, Arthur E. Wood, Nelson J. Lampert, Andrew Logan Anderson.

Bro. Ralph H. Wheeler called the attention of the grand lodge to the fact that the list of committees as read was not correct as he had resigned from all committees on Monday, and asked that his name be stricken from the list of committee- men wherever it occurred. It was so ordered by the grand master. Brother Wheeler then asked as a cjuestion of personal privilege that he be given time to explain his action. The grand master granted his request and set the hour at lo o'clock Wednesday morning.


REPORT OF GRAND MASTER.

The grand master, Bro. Austin H. Scrogin, presented his annual report.

Brethren of the Grand Lodge:

This era is the Gethsemane of the nations. May this struggle prove to be the Armageddon of international strife. The jiowers of evil would crucify the freedom of mankind on the cross of ambition, conquest and greed. Our nation, seeking no material gain, is freely offering her choicest possessions on the altar of world liberty. The firstlings of her flock, the choicest of her young men, with cheerfulness and enthusiasm, have sprung to arms to meet the threat of universal subjugation at the hands of hordes of Huns in their mad onslaught on civilization. Patriots extol the Stars and Stripes, but even more sacred to every true American is the flag of service, now seen in almost every home and lodge in the land. The stars of white on the blue field of Old Glorj^ represent sovereign states. The stars of blue on the field of white in the service flag, stand for human lives, ready for service or sacrifice.

"Dear little flag in the window there. Hung with a tear and a woman's prayer Child of Old Glory, born with a star Oh, what a wonderful flag you are!"

Our country is not only offering her millions of sons but pouring out lier billions of treasure to save the world from the tyranny of Autocracy. In return nothing is desired but the consciousness of having helped to make the world a decent place in which to live.

In this great work Masonry has no small part. Members of lodges in vast numbers have joined the colors and are, either "over there," or are in camps training for over-seas service. It has been my great privilege to loosen the reins, heretofore firmly held, and by dispensation enable many soldier boys to bow at our altar before embarking on their great mission abroad. Masonry in Illinois and elsewhere has shown its devo- tion to Freedom's cause in providing large funds by free and voluntary contribution for the comfort of those in camps here, those in need abroad and to care for their loved ones left behind. Without seeking rivalry with the Eed Cross and the Young Men's Christian Association, the world's two greatest humane institutions, our fraternity has been ardent in their support. Masonry will hold up its hands until the going down of the sun of war and await the dawn of peace. In pushing the Liberty Loan and War Savings Stamp Campaigns, the craft has been no slacker. In every city, village and hamlet, Masons have been in the forefront in the battle. When the insanity of war has passed and the world has again been restored to reason, Masonry will continue its beneficent work. It will be

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able to lend valuable assistance in the reconstruction to follow the years of the fierce frenzy of destruction.

During the past year the growth in membership has been phenomenal. The net gain has been the greatest in the history of this grand lodge. In all ways the craft is in a most flourishing condition. While there have been a few cases of discipline for Masonic offenses, yet the percentage of these to the entire membership is so small as to be almost negligible. I come then, my brethren, to congratulate you on the excellent condition of our great institution and hope that what we do here at this session may lead to even greater accomplishments in the days to come.

Spirits Departed

It is fitting that at the first moment we should pause and reverently bow in solemn silence in memory of those who have been conveyed over the river into "eternal rest and refreshment in the paradise of God." It is a source of great satisfaction that the silent messenger has not called to summon anyone from the ranks of our present or past grand officers.

However, the sad intelligence came near the close of the year that Charlton L. Gregory, chairman of the Board of Grand Examiners, passed away at Davenport, Iowa, on September 12, 1918. Brother Gregory's home was at Aledo and he went to Mercy Hospital for an operation for appendicitis. Illinois Masonry loses one of the choicest spirits in our great jurisdiction. It was my sacred privilege to be present on Septem- ber 16 and conduct the funeral ceremonies of our departed brother. Few men in Mercer County held a higher place in the hearts of the people than Brother Gregory. For twenty-four years he held the important position of County Superintendent of Schools and had received the nomination of his party for his seventh term. The management of the educa- tional interests of a community is of vital importance to the people. His intimate touch with the young people of his city and county will be shown in the lives of thousands in the ages to come.

Brother Gregory's connection with Masonry began in 1892 when he was initiated in New Boston Lodge, No. 59 at New Boston, Illinois. He affiliated with Aledo Lodge, No. 252 on February 26, 1901. Brother Greg- ory was a member of the Board of Grand Examiners for four years. He was made chairman, was reappointed last October, and had almost completed his year of service. Brother Gregory's family life was ideal. He leaves a widow and one daughter who is in the bloom of young womanhood.

The Committee on Obituaries will present a list of prominent Ma- sons of other grand jurisdictions and masters and past masters of Illinois lodges who have passed away since last we met.


Corner-Stones Laid

On November 5, 1917, I laid the corner-ctone of a new Masonic Temple at Eockfoid, Illinois.

On June 15, 1918, I laid the corner-stor.e of a new Masonic Temple at Alton, Illinois.

Dedications

The following dedicatory ceremonies have been performed since the grand lodge session of 1917:

On November 27, 1917, Brother Isaac Cutter, grand secretary, dedicated the new Masonic Hall at Preemption, Illinois.

On December 6, 1917, Brother Isaac Cutter, grand secretary, dedicated the new Masonic Hall at Milledgeville, Illinois.

On January, 1918, I dedicated the new Masonic Temple at South Chicago, Illinois.

On April 20, 1918, I dedicated the new Muconic Temple at May- wood, Illinois.

On May 2, 1918, I dedicated the New Masonic Temple at Blue Mound, Illinois.

On May 15, 1918, I dedicated the new Masonic Temple at Glencoe, Illinois.

On June 20, 1918, Brother Isaac Cutter dedicated the new Masonic Temple at Andalusia, Illinois.

Lodges Constituted

At the grand lodge session of 1917 charters wers issued to the following lodges and they were constituted as follows:

Fortitude Lodge No. 1003 on October 24, 1917, by E.W. Maxwell Levy,

Hurst Lodge No. 1004 on November 2, 1917, by E.W. Gordon Pillor.

Community Lodge No. 1005 on October 25, 1917, 1 y E.W. John F. Schott.

Fair Oaks Lodge No. 1000 on October IS, 1917, by M.W. Austin H. Scrogin.

Loyal Lodge No. 1007 on October 30, 1917, by E.W. Timothy Avery.

Parkway Lodge No. 1008 on October 31, 1917, by E.W. William Tinsley.

Hiram Lodge No. 1009 on November 14, 1917, by E.W. Joseph J. Shaw.

Honor Lodge No. 1010 on October 29, 1917, by E.W. Joseph J. Shaw.


Woodson Lodge No. 1011 on November 23, 1917, by R.W. A. C. Met- calf.

Birchwood Lodge No. 1012 on October 27, 1917, by E.W. James A. Steven.

John Paul Jones No. 1013 on November 9, 1917, by R.W. Claude R. Grover.

Lodges Instituted

After careful investigation I have issued dispensations to the following lodges:

Paramount Lodge, instituted by Brother Welles W. LaMoure, right worshipful district deputy grand master of the Sih District, on March 14, 1918, to meet at 7832 Union Ave., Chicago, Illinois.

Christopher Lodge, instituted by Brother W. H. Thomas, right worshipful district deputy grand master of the 94th District, on March 30, 1918, to meet at Christopher, Illinois.

Navoo Lodge, instituted by Brother E. L. Carpentier, right worshipful district deputy grand master of the 53rd District, on April 27, 1918, to meet at Navoo, Illinois.

Arts and Crafts Lodge, instituted by myself on May 24, 1918, to meet in the Masonic Temple at Bloomington, Illinois.

Pythagoras Lodge, instituted by Brother Joseph J. Shaw, right worshipful district deputy grand master of the 2nd District, on June 15, 1918, to meet in the Masonic Temple at 159 N. State St., Chicago, Illinois.

Victory Lodge, instituted on July 9, 1918, by Brother Joseph J. Shaw, right worshipful district deputy grand master of the 2nd District, to meet at Robey and Byron Streets, Chicago, Illinos.

Cosmopolitan Lodge, instituted by Brother George E. Moore, right worshipful district deputy grand master of the 14th District, on July 10, 1918, to meet at 4229 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, Illinois.

Vacancies Filled

Brother W. Adolph Blessing, right worshipful district deputy grand master of the SOth District, having moved from that district on April 21, 1918, I appointed Brother Benjamin W. Randolph of Aurora to fill the vacancy.

Brother E. L. Marston, right worshipful district deputy grand master of the 36th District, having resigned on April 23, 1918, I appointed Brother John F. Maberry of Edgington to fill the vacancy.

Brother Carlton G. Taylor, right worshipful district deputy grand

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master of the 35th District, having resigned on May 22, 1918, I appointed Brother Charles H. Mangold of Moline to fill the vacancy.

Brother F. W. Froelich, right worshipful district deputy grand master of the 77th District, having resigned on April 17, 1918, 1 appointed Brother Perry Sawyer of Gillespie to fill the vacancy.

Brother Sim V. Clanahan, right worshipful district deputy grand master of the 96th District, having resigned on April 18, 1918, I appointed Brother Barney Phelps of Golconda to fill the vacancy.

Brother J. 0. Anderson, right worshipful district deputy grand master of the 23rd District, having resigned on August 21, 1918, I appointed Brother J. E. Balliet of Bclvidere to fill the vacancy.

Brother B. L. Berve, right worshipful district deputy grand master of the 31st District, having resigned on August 12, 1918, I appointed Brother J. E. Barber of Eochelle to fill the vacancy.

Brother Thomas G. Gunning, right worshipful district deputy grand master of the 34th District, having resigned on July 24, 1918, I appointed Brother Francis Bradley, Princeton to fill the vacancy.

Brother Albert L. Pickel, right worshipful district deputy grand master nf the 65th District, having resigned on August 26, 1 appointed Brother Hal C. McLoud of Springfield to fill the vacancy.

Brother Perry Sawyer, right worshipful district deputy grand master of the 77th District, having resigned on August 14, 1918, I appointed Brother Frank P. Bauer of Bunker Hill to fill the vacancy.

Grand Eepresentatives Appointed

Brother William E. G. Estes having died, Frederic C. Eaton was appointed on December 29, 1917, to represent Illinois near the Grand Lodge of Maine.

Brother Leo D. Heart having died. Brother P. T. Wilson was appointed on January 7, 1918, to represent the Grand Lodge of Illinois near the Grand Lodge of North Carolina.

Brother Murdock McLean having died. Brother Maurice Joseph Har- ris was appointed on January 31, 1918, to represent the Grand Lodge of Illinois near the Grand Lodge of New Zealand.

Lodges Visited

The following is a list of the lodges visited in the past year:

October 11, 1917, North Shore Lodge No. 937 Chicago

October 17, 1917, Joint meeting of the lodges of Bloomington and

Normal Bloomington

October 18, 1917, Fair Oaks Lodge No. 1006 Oak Park

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October 25, 1917, Community Lodge No. 1005 Chicago

November 1, 1917, Kewanee Lodge No. 159 Kewanee

November 6, 1917, Washington Park Lodge No. 956 Chicago

November 15, 1917, Kockf ord No. 102 Kockf ord

November 21, 1917, Lexington Lodge No. 482 Lexington

November 2(5, 1917, Union Park Lodge No. 610 Chicago

November 30, 1917, Hyde Park Lodge No. 989 Chicago

December 5, 1917, Rockford Lodge No. 102 Rockford

January 9, 1918, Eldorado Lodge No. 730 Eldorado

January 15, 1918, Peoria Lodge No. 15 Peoria

January 23, 1918, Olive Branch No. 38 Danville

January 24, 1918, Springfield Lodge No. 4 Springfield

January 25, 1918, Edwardsville Lodge No. 99 Edwardsville

February 5, 1918, Lambert Lodge No. 659 Quincy

February 19, 1918, Princeton Lodge No. 587 Princeton

February 22, 1918, Morning Star Lodge No. 734 Canton

February 27, 1918, Tyrian Lodge No. 333 Springfield

March 1, 1918, Chenoa Lodge No. 292 Chenoa

March 6, 1918, Excelsior Lodge No. 97 Freeport

March 18, 1918, Equity Lodge No. 878 Chicago

March 19, 1918, St. Cecilia Lodge No. 865 Chicago

April 6, 1918, Englewood Lodge No. 690 Englewood

April 18, 1918; Kilwinning Lodge No. 311 Chicago

April 19, 1918^ Sincerity Lodge No. 982 Chicago

April 20, 1918, May wood Lodge No. 869 May wood

April 25, 1918, Tarbolton Lodge_ No. 351 Fairbury

April 30, 1918, Pontiac Lodge INo. 294 Pontiac

May 2, 1918, Blue Mound Lodge No. 682 Blue Mound

May 3, 1918, El Paso Lodge No. 246 El Paso

May 4, 1918, Lexington Lodge No. 482 Lexington

May 6, 1918, Universal Lodge No. 985 Chicago

May 7, 1918, Metropolitan Lodge No. 860 Chicago

May 15, 1918, Glencoe Lodge No. 983 Glencoe

May 16, 1918, Cornerstone Lodge No. 875 Chicago

May 24, 1918, Arts & Crafts Lodge U. D Bloomington

June 4, 1918, Waukegan Lodge No. 78 Waukegan

June 7, 1918, Triluminar Lodge No. 767 Chicago

June 10, 1918, Kenwood Lodge No. 800 Chicago

June 11, 1918, Mount Joliet Lodge No. 42 Joliet

June 15, 1918, Piasa Lodge No. 27 Alton

June 23, 1918, LeRoy Lodge No. 221 LeRoy

Dispensations and Fees

An unusually large number of dispensations have been granted during the past year. Many of these were for young men who were preparing to enter into the service of their country. To enable them to receive the degrees before their departure, on proper requests of lodges, I gave authority to confer degrees in less time than that prescribed. It was my desire that these young men, found to be worthy by the lodges where they resided, should have the coveted privilege of being Masons as well as soldiers. In all cases care was exercised to see that all the

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fundamental requirements of the law were complied with. The following is a list of dispensations of all kinds with fees for the same:

Lodge Amount

Eantoul No. 470 $ 2.00

Star in the East No. 166. . . 6.00

J, L. Anderson No. 318 2.00

Washburn No. 421 2.00

Universal No. 985 2.00

Gibson No. 733 10.00

Columbian No. 819 2.00

Community No. 1005 2.00

Eantoul No. 470 8.00

Roseville No. 519 20.00



Wheaton No. 269 2.00

Comet No. 641 20.00

Cornland No. 808 2.00

Star in East No. 166 4.00

Equity No. 878 2.00

Normal Park No. 797 20.00

North Shore No. 937 2.00

Garden City No. 141 2.00

Chicago No. 437 2.00

Waterman No. 728 2.00

Sibley No. 761 40.00

Charleston No. 35 10.00

Gurney No. 778 2.00

Brotherhood No. 988 2.00

Englewood No. 690 30.00

Marshall No. 133 2.00

LeEoy No. 221 10.00

Mattison No. 175 5.00

London No. 848 2.00

Grand Chain No. 660 2.00

Abraham Jones No. 316. . . . 2.00

Clay City No. 488 2.00

Cheney's Grove No. 468.... 20.00

Stephen Decatur No. 979. .. 40.00

Galva No. 243 2.0U

Stephen Decatur No. 979... 20.00

LeEoy No. 221 20.00

Andrew Jackson No. 487... 2.0u

Clinton No. 19 2.00

Palace No. 765 20.00

Eising Sun No. 115 2.00

Justice No. 949 2.00

Eaymond No. 692 2.00

Circle No. 938 2.00

Washington Park No. 956. . 20.00

Camargo No. 440 2.00

Arrowsmith No. 737 20.00

Oakland No. 219... 2.00

McHenry No. 158 2.00

Lodge Amount

Pleiades No. 474 2.10

Evergreen No. 170 20.00

St. Mark's No. 63 20.00

A. Craft No. 907 20.00

Brighton Park No. 854 2.00

Albany Park No. 974 2,00

Eoscoe No. 75 2.00

Stephen Decatur No. 979... 20.00

Oriental No. 33 20.00

Kenwood No. 800 2.00

Ashlar No. 308 2.00

Chicago Heights No. 851. . . 20.00

Centralia No. 201 20.00

Eoseville No. 519 20.00

Colchester No. 496 2.00

Old Glory No. 975 2.00

Lake View No. 774 2.0-'^

Pleiades No. 478 10.00

Goode No. 744 2.00

Charleston No. 35 20.00

Jersey ville No. 394 2.00

Wilmette No. 931 20.00

Sumner No. 334 20.00

Clifton No. 688 20.00

Wheeler No. 883 2.00

Belvidere No. 60 2.00

E. M. Husted No. 796 2.00

Eavenswood No. 777 2.00

W. McKinley No. 576 2.00

lola No. 691 2.00

Forrest No. 614 2.00

Kenmore No. 947 2.00

J. E. Gorin No. 537 2.00

Temple Hill No. 701 2.00

Bcmont No. 365 40.00

Herrick No. 193 2.00

J. P. Jones No. 1013 2.00

Ancient Craft No. 907 20.00

WoodhuU No. 502 2.00

Greenville No. 245 2.00

Union No. 627 2.00

Compass No. 922 2.00

Kensington No. 804 10.00

Creal Springs No. 817 2.00

May No. 718 2.00

Coliison No. 714 2.00


South Gate No. 968 20.00

Bement No. 365 40.00

J. P. Jones No. 1013 20.00

Alexandria No. 702 2.00

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Lodge Amount

Crescent No. 895 2.00

E. Moline No. 969 10.00

Tuscola No. 332 20.00

Sincerity No. 982 10.00


Standard No. 873 40.00

Norton No. 631 2.00

Accordia No. 277 2.00

Peotone No. 636 20.00

Arrowsmith No. 737 20.00

Nokomis No. 456 30.00

Illiopolis No. 521 2.00

Lena No. 174 20.00


Doric No. 319 10.00

Abraham Jonas No. 316 20.00

Chenoa No. 292 20.00

Bodley No. 1, 20.00

Murray ville No. 432 2.00

Ewing No. 705 2.00

Mt. Nebo N6. 76 2.00


Meteor No. 238 40.00

Parian No. 977 10.00

Oriental No. 33 20.00

Hesperia No. 411 20.00

Odell No. 401 20.00


Hiram No. 1009 20.00

Friendship No. 7 10.00

Bloomington No. 43 20.00

Cheney's Grove No. 468 20.00

Barry No. 34 40.00

True Blue No. 994 10.00

Bohemia No. 943 10.00

Elwood No. 919 2.00

Lerna No. 788 20.00

Loami No. 450 2.00

Illinois Central No. 178 2.00

ElPasoNo. 246 2.00

Perseverance No. 973 20,00

Yates City No. 448 20.00

Doric No. 319 20.00


Arthur No. 825 20.00

Glen Ellyn No. 950 30.00

Roseville No. 519 20.00

LeLand No. 812 20.00

D. C. Cregier No. 643 2.00

Eavenswood No. 777 2.00


Argenta No. 871 20.00

Fair Oaks No. 1006 2.00

Lodge Amount

La Prairie No. 267 20.00

Paris No. 268 2.00

Newton No. 216 20.00

Tracy No. 810 40.00



Livingston No. 371 5.00

John Paul Jones No. 1013. . 2.00


Universal No. 985 2.00

West Salem No. 866 30.00

Camargo No. 440 2.00


Schiller No. 335 2.00

Oak Park No. 540 2.00

Hooppole No. 886 2.00


Hyde Park No. 989 20.00

Virden No. 161 10.00

Argenta No. 871 20.00

Circle No. 938 2.00


Composite No. 879 10.00


Emblem No. 984 30.00

Portage Park No. 1002 10.00

Lessing No. 557 2.00

Doric No. 319 10.00

Ames No. 142 10.00

Apollo No. 642 10.00

Newton No. 216 20.00

Shirley No. 582 20.00

Germania No. 182 2.00

Gordon No. 473 20.00

Lena No. 174 20.00





Melvin No. 811 2.00

Catlin No. 285 2.00

Girard No. 171 20.00

Wilmette No. 931 20.00

Columbian No. 819 20.00

Circle No. 938 2.00

Sheba No. 200 30.00

Exemplar No. 966 25.00


Paul Revere No. 998 2.00

Occidental No. 40 2.00

Avondale No. 921 2.00

Kilwinning No. 311 2.00

Apple River No. 859 20.00

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Lodge Amount

Eichard Cole No. 697 2.00


Oriental No, 33 2.00

Pleiades N6, 478 2.00

Eock Island No. 658 10.00

Tracy No. 810 20.00

Landmark No. 422 20.00

Stronghurst No. 847 2.00

Melvin No. 811 20.00

Waldeck No. 674 2.00


Mithra No. 410 2.00

Humboldt Park No. 813 20.00

Wood Lawn Park No. 841. . 2.00

Fernwood Park No. 971 2.00

Harbor No. 731 20.00

T. J. Pickett No. 307 2.00

Euclid No. 65 2.0u


Old Glory No. 975 20.00

Parian No. 977 20.00

Joppa No. 706 2.00

Square No. 978 2.00

St. Andrews No. 863 20.00

Dearborn No. 310 20.00

Oblong City No. 644 10.00

Auburn Park No. 789 10.00

Franklin Grove No, 264 20.00

Lawndale No. 995 2.00

Paramount U. D 20.00

Bement No. 365 20.00

Keystone No. 639 2.00



Bodley No, 1 20.00

Chicago No. 437 40.00


Avondale No. 921 5.00

Wright's Grove No. 779.... 30.00

Dundee No. 190 2.00


Alpha No. 155 2.00

Elkhart No. 903 2.00

Hurst No. 1004 2.00

Hesperia No. 411 2.00

Columbia No. 819 2.00

E. F. W. Ellis No. 633 20.00

Dispensations

Paramount, U. D

Christopher, U. D

Navoo, U. D

Arts & Crafts, U. D

Pythagoras, U. D

Cosmopolitan, U. D

Victory, IT. D

Lodge Amount

Beacon Light No. 784 10.00

Circle No. 938 2.00

ElDara No. 388 20.00

Centennial No, 747 20.00

Livingston No. 371 5.00

Beacon Light No. 784 10.00

Eock Island No. 658 10.00

America No. 889 2.00


Broadlands No. 791 20.00

Horicon No. 244 50.00

Sumner No. 334 20.00


Humboldt No. 555 10.00

Ewing No. 705 2.00

Brotherhood No. 986 40.00

Providence No. 711 5.00

Banner Blue No. 924 30.00

Normal Park No. 797 30.00

Kenwood No. 800 2.00

Ogdcn No. 754 10.00

Composite No. 879 20.00

Glencoe No. 983 20.00

Myrtle No. 795 10.00


Eoseville No. 519 20.00

Apollo No. 642 10.00


Piasa No. 27 20.00


Wayfarers No. 1001 2.00


Keystone No. 639 20.00

Amity No. 472 10.00


Horicon No. 244 10.00

North Shore No. 937 10.00



Edward Dobbins No. 164. . . 40.00


Austin No. 850 20.00

Hyde Park No. 989 10.00

Loviugton No. 228 20.00

Cyrene No. 987 20.00


Payson No. 379 2.00

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Installations Since Gr-vnd Lodge

During the year it has been my privilege to install those grand oflScers who could not be present at the session of the grand lodge.

Among my first public acts was one on October 17, 1917 to install Bro- ther William N. Ewing, grand standard bearer in Bloomington Lodge No. 43.

On January 24, 1918 in Springfield Lodge No. 4, I was greatly pleased to install Brother Frank O. Lowden as grand orator. His sterling qualities as a man and Mason, made it fitting that the governor of our great common- wealth should follow in the line of distinguished men who have graced and adorned this position. On this occasion the certificate of honorary membership in the grand lodge was presented. It was most appropriate that Past Grand Master, Ralph H. Wheeler, under whose administration Governor Lowden was made the first honorary member in the Grand Lodge of Illinois, should make the presentation. Brother Wheeler made a forceful and elo- quent address.

Again on March 19, 1918 it was my privilege in St. Cecilia Lodge to install Brother William E. Edwards as grand pursuivant.

Eight Worshipful Brother George A. Stadler as district deputy grand master installed Brother Charles Tenney as grand steward, on April 20, 1918 in Bement Lodge No. 365. Brother Tenney has the distinction of having been a member of the grand lodge for more than 50 years.

Unauthorized Circulars and Appeals

The wave of patriotism among the rank and file of Masons has risen so high that there has been danger that some of the foundations might be swept away. Eemembering the heroic struggle for liberty made by the people of France some of our lodges have been moved to actions which are not in line with Masonic rules and usage. It is not desirable that the methods of the hustings should be invoked to stampede the grand lodge or its executive officers in the performance of well defined and well understood duties.

No one can claim with any degree of justice that the grand East or the grand lodge itself has not been alive to every patriotic impulse that has moved any citizen in the great world struggle for human freedom. Yet, without permission of, or endorsement by the grand master some lodges have taken it upon themselves to circularize other lodges on the recogni- tion of France. No better cause could have been chosen than to appeal to the sentiment of our great fraternity for the land of LaFayette. No one can say too much for the sacrifices of the French people in their defense of their homes and institutions. However good this cause may be, it does

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not justify one lodge in appealing to other lodges and brethren to enter into a campaign for the accomplishment of any aim not endorsed and approved by the grand master. If permitted, causes far less worthy and in fact unworthy, might speedily be presented for action. The rule, long established, is that no individual Mason and no lodge shall appeal to the lodges of Illinois without the positive pjermission of the grand master.

It is not my purpose here to condemn what was done, through the great patriotic impulse of the war, so much as to call attention of lodges to the rule of this grand body against indiscriminate outbursts and appeals to move lodges to unconsidered and often pernicious action.

Eecognition of France

Among the Masons of Illinois and in the Masonic press, there has been some discussion of the attitude of this grand lodge toward the grand bodies of France, claiming to be Masonic.

It will be recalled that under the wise leadership of Joseph Eobbins, the profoundest Masonic jurist and scholar Illinois ever produced, the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from the Grand Orient as well as the Grand Lodge of France. This was not done in any fit of anger, but action was taken after due deliberation and most thorough investigation. There are certain landmarks or fundamental principles which, if removed, would render Masonry innocuous. It would become a purely benevolent and social association of men merely for pleasure and good fellowship. Mackey's "Encyclopoedia of Masonry" page 442, landmark No. 19, says that "a belief in the existence of God as the Grand Architect of the universe is one of the most important landmarks of the order. It has always been admitted that a denial of the existence of a supreme and superintending power is an absolute disqualification for initiation. ' ' If then the candidate must express a belief in Diety to gain admission, how can a grand body be accepted as Masonic after it has deliberately emasculated Masonry by eliminating even the name of God from its code of laws? This, France in- tentionally did in 1877.

In the 2Lst, Mackey again says that "it is a landmark that a book of the law (the Bible) shall constitute an indispensable part of the furniture of every lodge." The lodges of France do not comply with this essential of regularity. They place on their altars the book of constitutions, corres- ponding to our Code or Blue Book.

One other revolutionary action is described on page 290 of Mackey's Encyclopoedia. It says that "One of the most extraordinary acts of the Grand Orient of France has been the recent abolition of the office of grand master, the duties being performed by the president of the council of the


order. ' ' Thus the supreme authority of the Grand Orient is taken over by another and separate body of the Scottish Eite.

Considering all this it seems extremely unwise to allow mere sentiments of patriotism to rush this grand lodge into action that afterwards it would deplore.

It is my suggestion, therefore, that action be deferred until the calmer counsels of peace may lead us into safer channels than those to be found in the vortex of war.

Dues of Soldiers

The present war crisis brings new problems to be solved. In many lodges the question has arisen as to the dues of soldier-members. Under the law there is no provision for their remission. There is but one cause for this and that cannot apply to men in the service. There is every reason for keeping the boys at the front in good standing in their lodges at home. Under the stress of army and naval service and the uncertainties incident to this, many men may overlook the payment of their dues. The lodge cannot now remit the dues without violating the law. This should be so amended that it would be obligatory on lodges to keep them in good standing. I, therefore, recommend that all men who are in the active service either in the army or navy, be exempt from the payment of lodge dues while in the service.

Physical Qualifications

There is much agitation regarding the physical qualifications of candi- dates. Our law is rigid in the extreme. It follows from the origin of speculative masonry as a development from the operative art. The ' ' perfect youth" theory, still held by many grand lodges, is a relic of conditions long since outgrown. It is the internal and not the external qualifications that fit men to be Freemasons. Even in times of peace our law has been con- sidered unnecessarily drastic. Hundreds of thousands of young men have gone into the service of their country. Many of these are under age now. These, the flower of our young manhood, are at the front battling for the liberty of the whole world and are the special guardians of American institutions. It is my opinion that our law should be so changed as to permit these returning heroes, though maimed and torn in our defense, to apply to our lodges for admission. Of course suitable regulations should be made so that the grand lodge, through the grand master, can supervise and control in cases where this might be abused. I therefore, recommend that an amendment be prepared to bring about the change suggested.

Activities Pertaining to the War In the great movements of citizens of our country in response to the calls of the government for help in meeting the demands made necessary


by the greatest 'war in all time, our members and lodges have vied with the patriotic citizens of every community in meeting the calls of our country. In the drives for the sale of Liberty Loan Bonds and War Savings Stamps, Masons have poured out their money and taken an active part in inducing others to make and exceed the quotas of their communities.

They did not halt at investments on the best security on earth and at a fair rate of interest but were among the most liberal givers where there was no return. The Ked Cross and the Young Men's Christian Association did not appeal to Masons in vain. They were ever ready to give of their substance while their sons, grand-sons, and neighbors were giving their blood for world freedom. Masonry and patriotism have been and will ever be synonymous terms.

Army Lodges in France Requests have been made for authority for the organization of army lodges in France. I felt impelled to decline to grant these petitions. There is so much danger involved in this that I did not feel like taking the responsibility. One of the essentials of entrance into Masonry is that of character. Many men enter into the service of their country and make good soldiers who would not make good Masons. The uncertainties of determining the fitness of men are so apparent that there is no security against the admission of the unworthy. These army-made Masons would return to their homes and would be recognized as members of the craft.

War Funds At the beginning of the great world war it was the feeling of Masons that nothing should be left undone to support the government in its activities and to provide for the necessities of those who donned the uniform and went into the service of their country. The grand lodge at its session last October made provision for the accumulation of a fund by voluntary contribution of one dollar per member of all the brethren in the state. I sent out from time to time through the secretaries of the lodges circular letters calling their attention to this movement. As a consequence of this a considerable sum came into the hands of the grand lodge. As this in itself required no personal appeal to the members of the lodges, it was found that a great many, either through indifference or want of knowledge of the movement, failed to respond. In order to render the effort in this direction more effective I submitted this to the Advisory Council and asked for sug- gestions as to a more effective plan of reaching all the members of the craft. At this conference a plan was wrought out to be carried on by the district deputy grand masters. Each was furnished with a list of lodges in his district giving their membership and the amount already furnished and asking them to call on the lodges of each district and present in person

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the importance of completing a fund equal to one dollar of their membership. This resulted in a very largely increased sum so that on the 15th of May when this work was closed it was found that $133,762.35 had been paid over to the grand treasury. The brethren of the state are to be congratulated on their ready response to this call to care for those of our members who have entered into the service of the United States.

National Defense Fund

There was iu addition to this, a movement known as the National De- fense Fund. A committee consisting of Brethren Kalph H. Wheeler, Past Grand Master as chairman; Arthur E. Wood, Junior Grand Warden and Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter, E. A. M. ; Andrew L. Anderson, Grand Commander, Knights Templar of Illinois; William L. Sharp, Grand Standard Bearer, Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States, and Nelson N. Lampert, were appointed to carry on the work of securing this fund. At the beginning this was somewhat confused in the minds of Masons of the state with the War Fund provided for in the action of the grand lodge. To avoid confusion the War Fund was closed on May 15. Since then the committee have been active in soliciting funds and have secured many contributions and are planning a number of important things at the different camps. The erection of a building at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station is in contemplation for the benefit and entertainment of the Masons located there. The necessity for something of this kind is made apparent because of the large membership in the Anchor and Ark Club of this training camp. Some 3000 Master Masons are members of this club. It is not a lodge, confers no degrees, but is simply an organization for the comfort and entertainment of the men situated there who are members of the fraternity of Masons.

Consideration has been given to the provisions for the soldiers at Camp Grant and other camps located in Illinois. Nothing of a definite character has been done. It is believed that these camps, being more temporary than that at Great Lakes, the necessity for such provision is less urgent. The training camp at Great Lakes is permanent having been established before the war began and is the largest of its kind in the world. The camps at Kockford, Eantoul and Belleville are established to provide for the securing of men for the various departments of the government service. When the war closes these are of necessity to be abandoned. The sums collected have been paid into the treasury of the grand lodge and the amount of the same will be found in the report of the grand treasurer.

A Brother Eelieved But one application for charity has been received during the year. This came as a request from a lodge. The Committee on Charity made care-

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fill investigation and found the case to be a worthy one. On the recom- niendation of this committee an appropriation of $100 was made to assist a member of Covenant Lodge No. 526.

One Case of Discipline

It is matter for congratulation that during the past year there have been but few cases requiring the exercise of discipline over masters or lodges. This indicates a healthy and harmonious condition that is truly commendable. It became necessary to exercise discipline over the worshipful master of Universal Lodge No. 985. Complaint having been made I appointed E. W. Brethren George E. Moore, Albert T. Thompson, and Harry H. Milncr, district deputy grand masters, as a commission to investigate and report. The commission recommended that the brother be deposed from office as worshipful master for a period of sixty days. Pur- suant to this recommendation I deposed him and placed the lodge in charge of the senior warden.

No Eeduced Fares

In times past it has been possible to secure reduced rates on railroads leading to Chicago. Owing to the fact that the railroads are now under the control of the federal government it is not possible to secure any conces- sions in fares. Application was made to the director general of railroads for the usual reduction but the reply was that vmder government management all such requests must be denied.

Our Homes

There is little new to be said of our two great Masonic Homes. Each, in its own way, is moving along successfully carrying out the purposes of the craft in educating and training the children of our deceased brothers for useful citizenship and providing a haven of rest for those who have reached the evening of their lives.

The new building at Sullivan has been finished and furnished and is now in use. This completes the trio of buildings originally contemplated. The Eoyal Arch Memorial Hospital constitutes the excess of original plans. The craft of Illinois is again indebted to the Grand Chapter for the sub- stantial donation of $5000 for the maintenance of the hospital. Our homes are exemplifying in concrete form the real aims and desires of the Masons of Illinois.

A Bequest to Sullivan Home

Through Brother Eobert J. Daly, president of the Masonic Home Board,

I was advised that a bequest to the home at Sullivan of some $8,000 had

been made by Brother Ozias Stotts, late of Mattoon, Illinois. Not being

in possession of the facts concerning this, I placed the matter in the hands

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of P. G. M. Brother A. H. Bell to take such action as he found to be necessary. So far nothing further has been reported.

Use of the Code Quiz

In the examinations for commissions as grand lecturers, during the past year, the Board of Grand Examiners has required applicants to be questioned as to their knowledge of the law. At each of the examinationsheldtheboard prepared a list of 25 to 30 questions from the Code-Quiz. These lists were different at each examination. Brother C. L. Gregory, chairman of the board, reports that the applicants graded from 85 to 95 per cent and that results show the plan of requiring this examination in the law to have been ])roductive of satisfactory results. So far the plan of conforming to Para- graph A, Section 179 of the Code, by requiring applicants for commissions as grand lecturers, to show their proficiency in the laws, rules and regulations of the fraternity, as well as in the ritual, has justified the sum ex- pended in preparing and publishing the Code-Quiz.

The Schools of the Year

It was my pleasant privilege to attend all of the six schools held during the past year. Never has greater efficiency been shown by the Board of Grand Examiners and the large number of grand lecturers in attendance than in the schools of 1918. The perfection to which our system of Masonic instruction has been brought was never better exemplified. The plan of de- voting Wednesday evening to more general education in the work of Masonry was followed. The evening sessions were devoted to addresses by distinguished craftsmen. The school at Harrisburg at the last moment was abandoned on account of small pox. The brethren of Eldorado at once arranged for and royally entertained the school. At Eldorado, the grand chaplain, Brother Walter Aitken made a powerful presentation of Masonry, its aims and purposes. At the Danville School, state superintendent of public instruction of Illinois, Brother Frank G. Blair was scheduled to speak but, missing train connections, failed to arrive. Brother Isaac Cutter and others supplied the vacancy in a manner most acceptable. At the school held at Quincy, Attorney General E. J. Brundage made a very interesting address, highly appreciated by all present. At Freeport and Princeton, Brother Blair made telling addresses. At the Chicago School, Supreme Justice, Brother Harry Olson, was the speaker. This was patriotic and instructive.

German Language Lodges

Fully realizing the great danger to American institutions by the Ger- man propaganda, I took up with the nine German-language lodges in lUi-


nois the advisability of a change to the medium of speech in America, I had a consultation with the masters of the German lodges in Chicago. A second meeting was then held. At this all the masters, wardens, secretaries and most of the past masters of the lodges in the state, working in the German language, were present. The elective grand officers were called in consultation and with the exception of Brother Goddard were all present at this time. After full consideration, I was gratified to find that six of the nine lodges accepted the suggestion for a change willingly and cheerfully. The disappointment, however, was that there were three recal- citrants. They refused and thus made further exercise of executive power necessary. I have no doubt that the rank and file of the membership of these lodges are in line with the great majority of those in this country who were born in Germany or are the descendants of such. In the present world crisis I felt that we, as Masons, should be in thorough accord with the American spirit and the attitude of the government. Those who have come from foreign land should without hesitation accept our language, customs and spirit and be willing to conform to all patriotic requirements. This should hereafter be a one-language country. Those who come from abroad to our shores should do so willing to become Americans in all respects the same as those of American birth. If they accept the protection and enjoy the privileges guaranteed by our country they should be willing to become component parts of this republic.

I should say also that I felt wholly independent of considerations grow- ing out of the war, that the time had come when the standard work of this grand lodge as taught in our schools of instruction should be followed by all of the lodges in this state. This is an English speaking country. Our laws and customs are founded on the common law of England, and to have lodges in this state working under our authority in a vai'iety of languages is confusing, and in this day unnecessary, since about all Masons in Illinois speak the English language as well or better than any other.

On the refusal of the three German-speaking lodges to change from the language of an alien and enemy country to that of our own, I felt the full power of my office and prerogatives should be exercised to enforce obedi- ence. For those reasons on the 10th day of July, 1918 I promulgated the following edict and caused the same to be sent to and lead in all lodges in the state:

To the Worshipful Masters, Wardens, and Brethren of Constituent Lodges: Brethren :

A World Crisis is impending; the right of the Nations of the World to choose the form of government under which they shall live is attacked by a predatory militaristic power with a savagery and inhumanity which shock the moral sense of the world ; the success of this attack would destroy democracy and free government and the achievements of the moral and religious

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progress anil ilcvelopment of tlie hiinian race for the past two hundred years; the liberties of all free nations, the perpetuity of the fundamental principles and precepts of Freemasonry now hang in the balance. At such a time, in such a crisis, every loyal and patriotic Mason must be conscious of the personal duty resting upon him to aid in all ways possible, in this supreme moment, to defeat this menace to humanity.

Fully realizing and appreciating the patriotism and loyalty of the members of the nine lodges in this state which have heretofore been using the German language in their ritual and lodge records, and at the same time making grateful acknowledgement of their quick and generous response to the calls made upon the Masons of this state to support the government in the Liberty loans, the Bed Cross, Y. M. C. A., and the two grand lodge funds for the benefit of Masons in the service and the government in its war aims generally; and having been advised that six of the nine German speaking lodges of this state have already taken favorable action in the matter which is the subject of this edict; and profoundly convinced that the welfare and growth and future progress and development of the German speaking lodges in this state will be prompted by a generous and fraternal acceptance and observance of this edict :

Therefore I, Austin H. Scrogin, Grand Master of Masons in the State of Illinois, by virtue of the authority in me vested, do hereby issue and promulgate this edict.

Beginning with the second stated meeting in August, 1918, the English language only shall thereafter be used by each of the constituent lodges in this state, in recording its minutes.

In the constituent lodges in this state which have heretofore used the German language in their ritualistic work, the English language shall be used in all ritualistic work as soon as the officers shall have acquired the necessary proficiency to properly conduct the work in the English language ; and from and after the fifteenth day of January, 1919, the English language only shall be used in all ritualistic work in all the lodges in this state.

It is ordered that this edict be read in full in open lodge at the first stated meeting after it shall be received.

It is further ordered that this edict be entered in full upon the records of each lodge and be made a part of the proceedings of said lodge at the meeting at which it is read.

GIVEN under my hand and seal of the M. W. Grand Lodge this 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, A. L. .5918 at Lexington, 111.

Austin H. Scrogin, (SE.\L) Grand Master.

Attest: Isaac Cutter

Grand Secretary.

Xotwithstanding the promulgation of the foregoing edict one lodge defied the authority of the Grand Master. This was Lessing Lodge, No. 557 of Chicago. When the edict was received, by a practically unanimous vote it was ignored. The master permitted discussion and allowed the motion to be made and put to a vote. On receipt of information of the lodge 's action, I visited them and when the vote taken was confirmed by the records I arrested the charter for insubordination.


It is my belief that the master and the members of the lodge were ig- norant of the power and prerogative of the Grand Master, Their loyalty has not been questioned. I, therefore, recommend that on compliance with the edict the charter be restored.

An Unusual Occasion

One of the most pleasant incidents of my year 's work was a meeting in Cornerstone Lodge, No. 875 on the 16th day of May, 1918. At this time it was my privilege to confer the 3rd degree on Bro. Horace M. Blood, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Illinois. There were present Brethren Dan G. Fitzgerrell, deputy grand master; Arthur E. Wood, junior grand warden and Isaac Cutter, grand sercetary and the entire Board of Grand Examiners, together with enough grand lecturers to fill all stations and places with commissioned men. A very large attendance of Masons, many of whom were Odd Fellows, were present to see a grand master of Masons confer the sublime degree of Master Mason on a grand master of another fraternity.

George Washington Memorial

The George Washington National Memorial Association held its annual meeting at the city of Alexandria, Va., on February 21 and 22, 1918. Owing to the pressure of official duties, I was unable to attend. It was my pleasure to name E. W. Brother Elmer E. Beach, senior grand warden, as the representative of the grand lodge. Brother Beach attended and made report of the condition and progress of this great enterprise. It is my feeling that our grand lodge should have a more vital part in this important work than it has, heretofore, seen fit to take. The demands in support of our homes and other works of necessity are great. We should not, however, allow this memorial to the world 's greatest apostle of human freedom and one who was ever proud to be seen adorned with the badge of a Mason, to be completed without some participation in a material way.

To show more fully the details of this memorial movement, appended hereto will be found the report of Brother Elmer E. Beach.

Feb, 26, 1918. Dear Bro. Scrogin:

I have the pleasure of making report to you concerning the trip to attend the last meeting of the George Washington Masonic National Mem- orial Association held at Alexandria, Va., on the 21 and 22 of this month, which meeting I attended at your request, as your representative.

There were something more than fifteen states represented, with two or three grand bodies represented by delegates from the same state in some cases, there being about forty delegates in attendance all told. There was considerable enthusiasm for the accomplishment of the purposes of the as-


sociation, evidenced by the speeches of the delegates made upon the reception of the report of the Ways and Means Committee. Finally, a committee was appointed to formulate a working plan for the purpose of raising the necessary money for the building of the memorial and its endowment. During the last year greater progress has been made than in any like period heretofore, and the association now has about $120,000.00 in cash and pledges from grand lodges which are supposed to be, of course, absolutely good. A plan was drafted and approved by the delegates providing for the organization of the country by dividing it into ten divisions, with one division chairman in each, he to see to the appointment of a state superintendent or chairman in each state, these appointments, however, to be made, wherever possible, by the nomination or appointment of the grand master in each state. These state chairmen were then to organize their various states into districts, with a chairman in each, and thus begin a campaign of education for the present, after which (and it was hoped this would come next year) a drive would be made to raise the funds necessary. A detailed report of this plan will be mailed a little later to me, I presume, or to you; if to me, I will forward it to you.

Last year the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania subscribed $10,000.00 to this fund. A similar amount was subscribed by another grand jurisdiction, $5,000.00 by another, and many of the delegates expressed confidence that the sum required would be soon available or in sight. It seemed to be the consensus of opinion that Washington, as a Mason, was valuable to the fraternity by reason of his prominence and his distinguished services to the country. His intense loyalty and patriotism are believed to be potent factors in the efforts throughout the nation, and especially among Masons, to stimu- late our people to emulate those distinguished virtues. From this point of view alone, if from no others, the success of the movement to establish this memorial seems very desirable and important.

The entire trip was enjoyable to me in that I was able to meet the distinguished delegates from other grand jurisdictions and become more thor- oughly acquainted with the project and the sentiment back of it. The pil- grimage to Mt. Vernon was also interesting.

Fraternally yours,

Elmer E. Beach.

Fraternal Conference at Washington

There was held in the city of Washington on December 13, 1917 a meeting of the representatives of all fraternal organizations in connection with those of fraternal insurance societies. It was my privilege to be present as your representative together with Deputy Grand Master Dan G. Fitzgerrell and Past Grand Master Ralph H. Wheeler. The call for this conference came from the President of the United States. It was stated by a representative of the government that it was not the desire of the department to have the fraternal societies form a great organization for the distribution of war loans. This was provided for in the Federal Reserve Districts provided by law. The object of the meeting was stated by a representative of the Treasury Department to be that all brotherhoods and all organiza-


tions of fraternal societies should be made to feel that they are centers ' ' for the distribution of patriotic propaganda throughout this entire country."

The aims and purposes of the government were presented by Secretary of the Treasury, William G. McAdoo in a lengthy address. As a result of the conference the following resolution was unanimously adopted.

Jtesolved, that this convention composed of the representatives of the fraternal orders and fraternal insurance societies of the United States thank the Secretary of the Treasury for calling this meeting; further, that we pledge our respective societies and ourselves to cooperate with the Secretary of the Treasury in every way within our power in the placing of and subscribing for the securities of the government for the prosecution of the war in behalf of the preservation of the liberty of the world.

It was the privilege of all the visitors to accept an invitation to call upon President Wilson at the White House. All accepted this courtesy and made a visit to the chief executive of the nation in his official office.

Little was done more than to inspire the heads of the great fraternal organizations of the country to a more enthusiastic participation in the war activities of the nation.

The New York Conference

Pursuant to a call of the grand master of New York, a conference of grand masters was held in the city of New York on May 10, 1918. Being unable to attend, owing to the pressure of official business, I appointed Past Grand Master Alexander H. Bell as my representative.

This meeting was called to consider the part the Masons of America should take in the great conflict overseas. The question of sending representatives to France to establish Masonic headquarters for the benefit of the soldiers from this country was then under discussion. It was given thorough consideration. The Grand Lodge of New York has published a book of 208 pages giving a verbatim report of the proceedings of this meeting. It is needless for me to say that Brother Bell was a leading factor in the extended discussion. As the outcome, the following was adopted:

Resolved, that it is the sense of the brethren here assembled, hailing from the following grand jurisdictions, Massachusetts, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma, Ohio, New Jersey, Connecticut, Ehode Island, Oregon, New Hampshire and New York, that there is present need for Masonic service overseas to minister to Masons with the Colors in the forces of the United States; that some service lies in the cities, the recreation centers to which the boys go in large numbers while on leave, in work that may be approved by the Wâr Department; that in such cities, seemingly, there should be established general Masonic headquarters where Masons may receive Masonic welcome, comfort and encouragement and where our boys may be hosts at home ; that the duplication of such headquarters in one and the same town would be a waste of energy and funds; that such head-

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quartoi's be manned from time to time by workers from any or all of our jurisdictions as circumstances permit; that the expense thereof be paid so far as possible out of a general fund ; that the fund be dedicated to Masonic Fraternal Service Overseas; that the several Masonic jurisdictions be in- vited to contribute to this fund on an annual basis for each member; that the management of the fund be entrusted to a committee composed of representatives of the several contributing jurisdictions, selected as each jurisdiction sees fit; that each such jurisdiction cast one vote; that this service be in no wise exclusive, but rather a tribute to and token of Masonic Brother- hood without regard to territorial divisions; that we recommend that the several grand lodges in the United States create War Boards ready to engage in this work as demand may appear, and we also recommend the presentation of this plan to our several jurisdictions.

Brother Bell spoke and voted against the adoption of this resolution.

Brother Bell's position was that the funds of each grand lodge should be under its control. He insisted that the money of this grand jurisdiction should be in charge of some Illinois Mason who would l)e directly respon- sible to this grand lodge. The plan of putting the money of the several grand lodges into one common fund was strenuously opposed by our representative. Brother Bell says in his report that "I am impressed with the conviction that you ought immediately to put at the head of this affair some man of discretion and business sense and tact in dealing with men and let him take with him about two men of his own choosing or of your appointment and arrange immediately to go if possible on the same ship with the New York men so that co-operation may begin at the earliest possible date. ' ' .

The proposition involved was of such magnitude and grave concern that I did not feel willing to take the responsibility of the step suggested without referring it to the grand lodge. For this reason I deferred action and present the entire matter to you. In view of the great work being done in France by the Red Cross, Y. M. C. A., Salvation Army and other organizations recognized and authorized by the government, there was little need of baste. I am advised that the New York representatives have already gone over. When they get into action their experience will enable us to act with a greater degree of intelligence.

I, therefore, present the entire matter to you without recommendation, for your action.

Conclusion

My stewardship is ended, my labors for our great fraternity completed. I come to render an account of my work as your steward. We hear in these strenuous days from many the injunction "Do your bit," but this has not been my aim I have rather "endeavored to do my best. That the affairs of so great a financial and fraternal institution as this bring great cares and grave responsil)ilitios is a fact so self-evident that it need not be stated.

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My entire time has been cheerfully given. To have made mistakes I do not hesitate to admit for ' ' to err is human. ' ' However, by the ready and willing assistance of my corps of officers, the Advisory Council and numerous other loyal and intelligent Masons, mistakes have been reduced to a mini- mum. The extra complications incident to the greatest war of all ages have taxed my strength and capacity to the utmost. Yet in all this my work has been a labor of love. I have put my heart, my soul, my all into it. While I may not have helped others I certainly have received great benefit to myself.

' ' There is a destiny that makes us brothers, None goes his way alone. All that we put into the life of others Comes back to us in our own."

As I complete the term of service to which you have called me I should be most ungrateful if I did not from the bottom of my heart say to all whose assistance I have received I sincerely thank you.

The report of the grand master was referred to the Com- mittee on Grand Master's Report.

Official papers and other documents appertaining to the grand master's report will be found in the appendix.

REPORT Grand Treasurer.

Bro. Leroy A. Goddard, right worshipful grand treasurer, presented his report and asked that it be referred to the Com- mittee on Finance. It was so referred.

Leroy A. Goddard, Grand Treasurer,

In account with M. W. Grand Lodge A. F. 4A- M. of Illinois.

General Fund.

DEBIT.

1917. Oct. 6 Balance on hand as per last report $ 85,390.18

1918.

Feb. 1 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary $ 4,000.00

Mar. 29 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary 1,000.00


April 4 Loan from War Belief Fund 30,000.00

April 16 Loan from War Relief Fund 30,000.00

June 1 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary 2,000.00

July 10 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary 20,000.00



Aug. 1 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary 15,000.00



Sept. 28 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary 4,790.49

163,790.49

Total $249,180.67

CREDIT.

By mileage and per diem paid officers and committees since last report, as per vouchers returned herewith $ 3,881.90

By mileage and per diem paid representatives since last report, as per vouchers

returned herewith 17,212.80

By miscellaneous vouchers paid since last report, as per vouchers herewith Nos. 431, 440, 444, 448 to 466, 468 to 475, 479 to 483, 485 to 496, 500, 501, 503 to 526, 530, 531, 533 to 568, 572, 573, 575 to 599, 604 to 627, 632 to 658, 663 to 682, 687 to 710, 715 to 741, 746 to 749, 750 paj-ment of loan from War Belief Fund, 751 to 775, 780 to 832, 834 to 838, 843 to 847 all inclusive 187,695.92

By salaries paid grand officers since last report, as per vouchers returned herewith, Nos. 476 to 478, 484, 497 to 499, 502, 527 to 529, 532, 569 to 571, 574, 600 to 603, 628 to 631, 659 to 662, 683 to 686, 711 to 714, 742 to 745, 770 to 779, 839 to 842, all inclusive 8,200.00

216,990.62

Oct. 4, 1918 Balance in Bank 32,196.05

Total $249,186.67


Chaeity Fund.

DEBIT.

1917.

Oct. 6 Balance on hand as per last report $ 21,629.20

Nov. 9 From Isaac Cutter, E. W. grand secretary. .$ 5,000.00

Dec. 8 From Isaac Cutter, E. W. grand secretary. . 10,000.00

1918.

Jan. 2 From Isaac Cutter E. W. grand secretary. . 10,000.00

Feb. 1 From Isaac Cutter, E. W. grand secretary. . 2,000.00




Mar. 21 From Isaac Cutter, E. W. grand secretary. . 8,000.00

April 4 From Isaac Cutter, E. W. grand secretary. . 10,000.00

April 24 From Isaac Cutter, E. W. grand secretary. . 15,000.00

May 15 From Isaac Cutter, E. W. grand secretary. . 10,000.00

June 1 From Isaac Cutter, E. W. grand secretary. . 1,000.00

July 1 From Isaac Cutter, E. W. grand secretary. . 1,500.00





Aug. 1 From Isaac Cutter, E. W. grand secretary. . 10,000.00



Sept. 28 From Isaac Cutter, E. W. grand secretary. . 4,023.08

174,523.08

Total $196,152.28

CREDIT.

By vouchers herewith paid since last report, numbers: 70 to 117, inclusive $135,275.00

Oct. 4,1918 Balance in Bank 60,877.28

$196,152.28 Wak Belief Fund 1917-1918.

DEBIT.

1917. Dec. 14 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary $ 8,000.00

1918.

Jan. 22 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary 12,000.00

Feb. 2 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary 7,000.00


Feb. 25 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary 5,000.00

Mar. 1 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary 7,000.00

April 1 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary 17,000.00

April 18 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary 10,000.00

May 2 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary 20,000.00

May 14 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary 15,000.00

June 1 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary 15,000.00


Aug. 1 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary ' 7,000.00

Aug. 8 Payment of loan to General Fund 60,000.00

Sept. 28 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary 5,912.35

Total $193,412.35

CREDIT.

By vouchers herewith, numbers 1 and 2,

loan to General Fund $ 60,000.00

1918. Oct. 4 Balance in Bank 133,412.35

Total $19.3,412.35

Permanent Fund 1917-1918.

DEBIT.

1917.

Oct. 6 Balance in Bank $ 302.00

1918.

Sept. 28 From Isaac Cutter, grand secretary 475.00

Total $ 777.00

NO CREDIT.

Oct. 4, 1918 Balance in Bank $ 777.00

National Defense Fund 1917-1918.

DEBIT.

1917.

Dec. 11 From committee $ 1,830.00

Dec. 22 From committee 1,251.82

Dec. 31 From committee 100.00

December interest 2.24

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From committee 25.00


January interest 4.32






February interest 4.00


From committee 1,523.50







Marffh interest 8.86










April interest 28.59





Form committee 1,363.75



May interest 44.54




From committee , 963.00


June interest 52.70

1918.

Jan.

17

Jan.

31

Feb.

5

Feb.

8

Feb.

15

Feb.

21

Feb.

25

Mar.

1

Mar.

7

Mar.

13

Mar.

16

Mar.

20

Mar.

21

Mar.

26

Mar.

28

April

1

April

4

April

6

April

9

April

12

April

16

April

18

April

23

April

30

May

9

May

7

May

9

May

13

May

17

May

22

May

27

June

4

June

11

Juno

14

June

19

June

28


1

July 2 From committee 702.00

July 3 From committee 1,204.50






July interest 59.44

Aug. 3 From committee 1,219.50


Aug. 14 From committee 1,0-08.00

Aug. 15 From committee 736.45


Aug. 29 From committee 586.00

August interest 71.83

Sept. 5 From committee 4,553.44





Total $ 88,547.36

CREDIT. By vouchers herewith, Nos. 1 to 16, 18 to 32, 34 to 41, 43 to 83, 85 to 90, all inclusive $ 14,782.87

Oct. 4, 1918 Balance in Bank 73,764.49

$ 88,547.36

In addition to the cash balances as reported, the M. W. grand lodge owns the following securities, all of which are now in my possession as grand treasurer and are deposited in safety vault specifically designated as the property of the M. W. grand lodge.

Charity Fund. Certificate No. 203 for eight shares of stock of Masonic Temple

trust from National Lodge No. 596, defunct , $ 800.00

Home for Aged Fund. One Wabash Eailroad Company first mortgage 4% gold bond, Toledo and Chicago Division, due March 1, 1941, interest March and September, numbered 1722, gift of I. M. H. for Aged, dissolved 1,000.00


Seven City of Chicago Harbor Construction bonds, numbered 3531 to 3537, both inclusive, all due January 1, 1927, interest at 4%, January and July, for $1,000.00 each, gift of I, M. H. for Aged, dissolved 7,000.00

$ 8,000.00 Illinois Masonic Orphans' Home.

Fifteen registered Illinois Central Kailroad Company 4% gold bonds, due November 1, 1953, $1,000.00 each, numbered 7133 to 7144 both inclusive; 13060, 13086 and 13089; interest due May and November, gift of I. M. O. H 15,000.00

One County of Cook 4% Court House Bond, due September 1, 1919, numbered 3265, interest March and September, gift of I. M. O. H 1,000.00

Ten Town of North Chicago 4% LincoHn Park Bonds, due May 1, 1924, $1,000.00 each, numbered 401 to 410 both inclusive, interest May and November, gift of I. M. O. H 10,000.00

Eight Mattoon Township, Coles County, Illinois, 4% refunding bonds, due May 1, 1920, $1,000.00 each, numbered 30 to 37 both inclusive, interest May first annually, gift of I. M. O. H 8,000.00

Five Illinois Central Railroad 4% gold bonds, due April 1, 1952, $500.00 each, numbered 14218, 14219, 14220, 15418, 15592, interest April and October first, gift of I. M. 0. H. 2,500.00

One County of Cook 4% Infirmary bond. Series J, due June 1,

1928, interest June and December 1, numbered 2293, gift

of I. M. O. H 500.00

One County of Cook 4% infirmary bond. Series M, due June 1,

1929, interest June and December 1, numbered 794, gift

of I. M. O. H 1,000.00

One City of Chicago Harbor Construction Bond, numbered 4593, due July 1, 1932, interest January and July 1, $1,000.00, gift of I. M. O. H 1,000.00

Certificate No. 103 for 47^/^ shares of the capital stock of West- ern Lime and Cement Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, bequest under will of Charles C. Bishop, deceased 4,750.00

Certificate No. 57 for 204 shares of the capital stock of Union Lime Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, bequest under will of Charles C. Bishop, deceased 20,400.00

Ten City of Chicago Harbor Construction Bonds, numbered 4597 to 4606 both inclusive, all due July 1, 1932, interest January and July 1, for $1,000.00 each, bequest under will of Charles C. Bishop, deceased 10,000.00


Ten Comity of Cook 4% Forest Preserve Bonds, Series B, due September 1, 1932, $1,000.00 each, numbered 1654 to 1663 both inclusive, coupons due March and September, gift of I. M. O. H 10,000.00

One gold bond of the United States of America, dated May 9, 1918, and due September 15, 1928, No. 2512298 for $50.00; interest payable March and September each year, gift of Fel- lowship Club of Crane Company 50.00

84,200.00

Masonic Home Fund.

One bond of City of Chicago (4% Pofliee Department Building Bond) due January 1, 1922, numbered D-108, coupons due January and July 1, bequest under will of Harry C. Hughes, deceased 500.00

General Fund.

Four County of Cook Infirmary bonds. Series J, 4%, due June 1, 1926, interest payable June and December first, for $1,000.00 each, Nos. 1478 to 1481 inclusive 4,000.00

Ten bonds, Cook County Infirmary, Series M, 4%, due June 1, 1928, interest payable June and December first, for $1,000.00 each, Nos. 716 to 725 inclusive 10,000.00

Three bonds. County of Cook, Series 1, 4% Court House bonds, due September 1, 1923, interest payable March and Septem- ber first, for $1,000.00 each, Nos. 4482 to 4484 inclusive 3,000.00

Two City of Cleveland, 5% bridge bonds due April 1, 1925, interest payable April and October first, for $1,000.00 each, Nos. 24803 and 24805 2,000.00

Five County Hospital 4% bonds, Series N, County of Cook, due July 1, 1930, interest payable January and Juily first, numbered 736 to 740 both inclusive 5,000.00

Twenty County Hospital 4% Series N, County of Cook Bonds, due July 1, 1929, interest payabfle January and July first, numbered 676 to 694, both inclusive and 696 20,000.00

Twenty-five Health Department for construction of Municipal Garbage Reduction Works bonds of City of Chicago, due January 1, 1935, interest payable January and July first, for $1,000.00 each, numbered M-471 to M-495 inclusive 25,000.00

Twenty-five Fifteen-Thirty year 3l^% gold bonds of the United States of America, dated June 15, 1917, numbered 479654


to 479664 inclusive, 485575 to 485584 inclusive, 479591 to

479594 inclusive, for $1,000.00 each, interest payable June

and December each year 25,000.00

.$ 94,()00.()()

War Relief Fund.

Three 4%% gold bonds of the United States of America, dated May 9, 1918 and due September 15, 1928, numbered 301778 to 301780 inclusive for $100.00 each and one iVi% bond number 1675373 for $50.00 interest payable March and Sep- tember each year, contribution from Friendship Lodge No.

7, Dixon, Illinois 350.00

I

$ 350.00

Summary.

Securities on hand, all funds $187,850.00

Cash on hand, all funds 301,027.17

Total Assets in Treasury $488,877.17

Fraternally submitted,

Leroy a. Goddard,

Grand Treasurer.

I hereby certify that at the close of business on October 4, 1918, the State Bank of Chicago held on deposit the following balance due the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Illinois: General Fund $32,196.05; Charity Fund $60,877.28; War Eelief Fund $133,412.35; Permanent Fund $777.00; Na- tional Defense Fund $73,764.49; Total $301,027.17.

Henry S. Henschen,

Cashier.

REPORT Grand Secretary.

Bro. Isaac Cutter, right worshipful grand secretary, presented his report, together with his cash book and ledger, and asked that they be referred to the Committee on Finance. They were so referred.

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Proceedings of the

[October S,

Isaac Cutter, Grand Secretary, in account with the M. W. Grand Lodge of Illinois, A. F. & A. M.

Dues Eeceived Feom Lodges.

LODGES.

Bodley

Equality. . . . Harmony. . . . Springfield. . , Friendship. . ,

Macon

Rushville. . . . St. John . .

Warren

Peoria

Temperance. .

Macomb

Clinton

Hancock. . . .

Cass

St. Clair

Franklin. . . .

Piasa

Pekin

Mt. "Vernon. ,

Oriental

Barry ,

Charleston . . . Kavanagh. . . Monmouth . . . Olive Branch

Herman

Occidental. . . Mt. Joliet. . . Blooming^ton.

Hardin ,

Griggsville. . .

Temple

Caledonia. . . ,

Unity

Cambridge. . . CarroUton . . . Mt. Moriah . . Benevolent. . ,

Jackson

Washington. .

Trio

Fraternal . . . . New Boston. Belvidere . . . .

Lacon

St. Mark . .

Benton

Euclid

Pacific

Acacia

Eureka

Central

Chester

Rockton

Roscoe

Mt. Nebo

Prairie

Waukegan . . . Scott

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