The General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters International
HELD AT
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
SEPI'EMBER 24-28, 1972
THIRTY-FIRST TRIENNIAL ASSEMBLY GENERAL GRAND MASTER 1969-1972 VERNE WILLIAM MOKLER Most Puissant General Grand Master of the General Grand Council R. & S. M. International 1969-1972
Verne William Mokler was born December 10, 1893, at Omaha, Nebraska, the second of five children born to Alfred James and Estelle May Mokler. In June, 1897, with his mother and older brother, Victor, he moved to Casper, Wyoming, where his father was operating a newspaper. Since that time Casper has been his home. Received his education in the public schools of Casper and at the Fremont, Nebraska, Normal and Brown's Business College in Peoria, Illinois. Worked with his father in the newspaper and printing business for ten years while attending school and dming vacations. r December 27, 1916, Companion Mokler was married to Miss Vivian Johnson in Cheyenne, Wyoming. To them was born a son and two daughters, John Alfred, Verna Mamine and Margaret Evelyn. John and his family are residents of Casper, where he is active in all York Rite bodies and was recently honored in being received as a member of Wyoming Priory No. 44, KYCH. Maurine (Slusser) and her family are living in Seattle, Washington. Margaret (Phinney) and her family reside in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, her husband being active in the York Rite bodies in that city. Companion Mokler and his wife, Vivian, are members of the First Methodist Church in Casper. t COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES • Employed in Stockmen's National Bank and Wyoming National Bank for more than twenty years, serving as Assistant Cashier in both institutions. Postmaster at Casper, Wyoming, for a period of five years. Secretary of the Wyoming Postmasters' Association for one year and President of the Association for two years. Member of the Elementary and High School boards of Natrona County for four years. , ( i ) ii PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Life member of the Natrona County and Wyoming Pioneer Asso ciations; past president of the State Association. Former member of the Executive committee of one of the major political parties in Natrona County, serving for sixteen years. Served in the U. S. Army in World War I. Member of George W. Vroman Post No. 2, American Legion, Casper. With his wife, operated a curio and novelty business for a number of years, selling their interests in 1958.
MASONIC RECORD
SYMBOLIC MASONRY Raised in Casper Lodge No. 15, Casper, May 26, 1915 and served as Worshipful Master in 1929. Served more than thirty-five years in elective offices of Trustee, Representative to the Masonic Temple Board and Treasurer of the Lodge. (Life member).
CAPITULAR MASONRY In 1915 he received the Capitular degrees in Capitol Chapter No. 8, Casper, being exalted November 2, 1915. Served as Secretary and Treasurer of this body for more than twenty years. Recipient of the General Grand Chapter Medal (bronze) in 1966. (Life member).
CRYPTIC MASONRY One of sixteen signers of request for Dispensation to form Wyo ming Council No. 1, R. & S. M., Casper, which was instituted May 18, 1918 and constituted November 21, 1918. Served as Recorder of the Council from May 18, 1918 until June 4, 1969 (when he retired as Recorder Emeritus) with the exception of 1927 and 1928 when he f served as Deputy. Master and Illustrious Master, respectively, (Life member). CHIVALRIC MASONRY On December 27, 1915, he received the Order of the Temple in Apollo Commandery No. 8, Casper, being created by his father, Alfred J, Mokler. Served for more than fifteen years as Recorder and Treasurer. (Life member), GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL iii
GRAND COUNCIL R&SM First Grand Master of the Grand Council of Wyoming, serving term of 1952-1953. Grand Recorder since May 3, 1958. Grand Rep resentative of Colorado and the Republic of the Philippines near Wyoming-. Served as chairman of the committees on Jurisprudence and York Rite Coordination of the Grand Council for three years. Honoi"ary member in several Grand Jurisdictions in the United States and the Republic of the Philippines; also an honorary member of Anchorage Council No. 1, Arctic Council No. 2, Fairbanks, Alaska, Tokyo (Japan) Council No. 1, Okinawa Council No. 3, Okinawa, and other constituent Councils.
GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL Personal representative for Wyoming for eight General Grand Masters, receiving his first appointment September 21, 1931, from Walter Stockwell and the last appiontment from Milton L. Meyers November 16, 1951, which appointment terminated September 10, 1952, with the formation of the Grand Council of Wyoming. Served as Teller and on the following committees of the General Grand Council: Credentials, Topical Reference, Charters and Dis pensations and Jurisprudence. At the 26th Triennial Assembly at Sun Valley the connnittee on Charters and Dispensations, of which he was chairman, recommended Charters for Councils in Mexico, Japan, Okinawa, Germany and the Philippines and charters for Grand Coun cils in Germany and the Philippines, which were approved by the General Grand Council. At the 28th Triennial Assembly he was elected and installed as General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work; at the 29th Trien nial Assembly he was advanced to the office of Deputy General Grand Master, and at the 30th Triennial Assembly in Portland, Oregon, on October 1, 1969, he was installed as General Grand Master.
·OTHER MASONIC ORGANIZATIONS Member of Wyoming Consistory, Valley of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Member of Korein Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S., Rawlins, Wyoming. Member of Royal Order of Scotland. Past Sovereign Immannel Conclave Red Cross of Constantine, Casper, Wyoming. Honorary membership in following Conclaves: Asoka, Philippines; St. Peter, Helena, Montana; Oro Y. Plata, Billings, Montana. IV GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL
Member of York Rite Governor General's College of North Amer ica. Recipient of Gold Award of this organization in 1966. Member of Mutual Guild. Thrice Illustrious Master of Wyoming Council of Thrice Illus trious Masters from 1954 to 1967. Past patron of Fort Casper Chapter No. 4 and Rainbow Chapter No. 44, Order of the Eastern Star, Casper, Wyoming. (Life member Rainbow Chapter). Member of the International Association of Distinguished Service Medalists of the General Grand Chapter of Hoyal Arch Masons International. Member of Wyoming Chapter, Acacia Fraternity. GENERAL GRAND MASTER 1972-1975 HOYT McCLENDON Most Puissant General Grand Master of the General Grand Council R. & S. M. International 1972-1975
Hoyt McClendon was born October 3, 1896, at Springville, Ala bama, the son of Alonzo R. and Kate Lee (Smith) McClendon. He was educated in the public schools of Springville and Birming ham, Alabama, and later graduated from Spencer Business College and Wilsons Institute of Pharmacy in Birmingham. After two years in the drug business he entered the employ of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company (now United States Steel) in the Engineering Department at Birmingham. Later, he became associated with Steward Machine Company of Birmingham, from which he retired January 1, 1964, as Vice-President. He was married to Miss Vera Bettie Mankin March 6, 1923. To this union one son was born. This branch of the family produced two grandsons. Mrs. Vera Bettie McC!endon died some years ago. Hoyt is a member of West Woodlawn Methodist Church, Past President of the Birmingham Optimist Club, and a member of Vestavia Country Club of Birmingham. On July 20, 1972, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Marjorie Hartman. MASONIC RECORD Brother McClendon was raised in Woodlawn Temple Lodge No. 790, Birmingham, March 25, 1918, and served as Worshipful Master in 1922-23. He was elected Secretary in June, 1927, and served ten years. He served the Grand Lodge of Alabama as a member of the finance committee for several years. Companion Hoyt was exalted in Woodlawn Chapter No. 146 Royal Arch Masons, April 16, 1919, and served as High Priest 1929- 1930. He was anointed to the Order of High Priesthood in December, 1929. He was elected Grand Master of the first Veil in the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Alabama in November, 1949, and continued through the line to become Grand High Priest in 1957-58. Companion McClendon received the Cryptic degrees in Wood lawn Council No. 71 at Birmingham September 24, 1919, and served
(v) vi PROCEEDINGS OF THE as Illustrious Master in 1926-27. He was elected Grand Steward of the Grand Council of Alabama December 3, 1929 and served as Most Illustrious Grand Master 1933-34. Hoyt was elected Right Puissant General Grand Conductor of the Work of the General Grand Council in October, 1966, at Boston, Massachusetts, advanced to Deputy General Grand Master in Sep tember, 1969, at Portland, Oregon, and was elected and installed General Grand Master at Las Vegas, Nevada, September 27, 1972. Sir Knight McClendon was knighted in Woodlawn Commandery No. 31 at Birmingham May 28, 1919, and served as Eminent Com mander 1932-1933. He is now serving as trustee. He was elected Grand Warder of the Grand Commandery of Alabama in April, 1937, and proceeded through the progressive line until he was elected Grand Commander in April, 1944. He has served as chairman of the Finance Committee, Educational Foundation Committee, Triennial Committee and the Southern Breakfast Com mittee of his Grand Commandery. Sir Knight McClendon was elected Grand Treasurer of the Grand York Rite Bodies in Alabama in 1963 and continues to serve in that office. In the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America, he was appointed Department Commander for the Southeastern Department in 1952 by the late Sir Knight Robert B. Gaylord, Most Eminent Grand Master, to fill the unexpired term of the late Sir Knight Robert McLester Strong. In 1955 he was appointed a member of the Finance Committee and is now serving in that capacity. Companion McClendon was enobled in Zamora ·Temple A.A.0. N.M.S. on June 4, 1919, and is now Emeritous Member of the Ritual istic Cast. He is a membe,r of St. Dunstan Conclave, Red Cross of Constan tine, and served as Illustrious Soverign the year of 1952. Hoyt was appointed Jntendent General for the Division of Ala bama in 1954 and served until 1966. He was elected Grand Sentinel of the Grand Imperial Council of Knights of the Red Cross of Con stantine June 4, 1966, at Washington D.C., and is now serving as Grand Chancelor in the progressive line. He is a member of Woodlawn Chapter No. 110, Order of the Eastern Star of Birmingham. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL vii
Companion McC!endon is a charter member of the Thrice Illus trious Order of the Silver Trowel, and served as Thrice Illustrious Master in 1954. He was made a Knight of the York Cross of Honour on April 27, 1949, in Alabama Priory No. 31 and served as Eminent Prior 1963-64. He is a member of Jerusalem Tabernacle No. 32 Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests of Alabama, and served as Eminent Preceptor in 1964. He is a 32° member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Birmingham. He has been honored by having been elected an honorary member of numerous Grand Chapters, Grand Councils, and Grand Command eries of Sister Jurisdictions. He was promoted to Royal Order of Scotland September 25, 1958. He is an honorary member of the Order of DeMolay Legion of Honour. Few men can offer evidence of so much Masonic activity over so long a period of time. His quiet, unassuming manner, coupled with a keen insight into the business side of Freemasonry, has earned for Most Puissant Companion Hoyt McClendon the respect and high esteem of his brethren, companions, and Sir Knights. Left to right, front row: Charles F. Adams, GGT; Olven L. Shanteau, DGGM; Hoyt frfcClendon, GGM; John Harris Watts, GGPCW; Bruce H. Hunt, GGR. Back row: A. Earle Horning, GGCC; Hiram J. Casebolt, GGCG; Benjamin T. Salmon, GGS; T. Olin Gore, Jr., GGSt.; Oliver Howell Harris, GGC. (Milton I..-. Fegenbush, GGMar, not present.) The General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters International
HELD kr LAS VEGAS, NEVADA S!Wl'EMBER 24-28, 1972
PRESIDING M. P. VERNE W. MOKLEH GENERAL GRAND MAS'l'ER
THIRTY-FIRST THIENNIAL ASSEMBLY PRELIMINARY EXERCISES
In keeping with the true spirit of Freemasonry, the first official ceremony of the General Grand Council and General Grand Chapter was the Triennial Worship Service, held at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, September 24, 1972, in the Space Center, where the business sessions would be conducted during the next four days. The Worship Service was under the direction of the Reverend A. D. Leon Gray and the Reverend Olin E. Lehman, Chaplains of the two General Grand Bodies. The program included the Prelude: Chorale and Andante from "The Suite" by Boellman Newell Parker, Grand Organist of Calif ornia; Processional Hym11, "The Church's One Fou11dation," Co11- gregational Prayer in unison followed "The Lord Is In His Holy Temple" by Kirke Mechem. The following responsive reading was conducted by Companion Lehman: LITURGIST: The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation. RESPONSE: The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the taber nacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. LITURGIST: The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. RESPONSE: I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. LITURGIST: The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death. RESPONSE: Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord. LITURGIST: This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter. RESPONSE: I will praise thee, for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. LITURGIST: The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the comer.
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RESPONSE: This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. LITURGIST: This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. RESPONSE: Save now, I beseech thee, 0 Lord: 0 Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. LITURGIST: Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord. RESPONSE: God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar. LITURGIST: Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee. RESPONSE: 0 give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Anthem of Praise: "God of Our Fathers" Arranged by Livingston Gearhart There followed the Creed in unison, an Old Testament Lesson: Isiah XXIII: 9-13, 16-17; New Testament Lesson: St. Matthew XXI: 33-42; Anthem of Dedication; solo by Everton E. Stidman. The Reverend Lehman then paid respects to our honored dead. This was followed by Choral Call to Prayer "Open Our Eyes" by W. C. MacFarlane, and the Vesper Prayer by the Reverend Lehman. The Congregation sang "I Would Be True" which was followed by the Triennial Message, "God's Builders" by the Reverend A. D. Leon Gray. This was followed by the Benediction and the Postlide, "Toccata in C Minor." A Memorial Service was included to the memory of a number of distinguished York Rite Masons who had passed to the Great Beyond during the last three years. Appreciations were made to the Order of DeMolay whose members acted as ushers and to the several Masonic Lodges in Nevada who contributed so much to the success of this occasion. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 5
THE TRIENNIAL COMMITTEE Charles](. A. McGaughey, GGSec'y; Walter R. Martini, Sec'y; Calvin A. Behle, GGHP; Alger R. Bourne, Chrm.; Bruce H. Hunt, GGRec. MONDAY, SEPTEMBEH 25, 1972
Promptly at 8:30 a.m., Monday, September 25, 1972, the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Nevada was opened in the Space Center of the Sahara Hotel at Las Vegas, Nevada, by Most Illustrious Companion Herbert J. Pfeufer and his associate officers. At 9:00 a.m. the officers of the Grand Council of Nevada escorted the officers of the General Grand Council into the Space Center for the official opening to the Thirty-first Triennial Assembly of the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters Interna tional. Grand Master Pfeufer directed the General Grand Marshal to lead the assembled Companions in the Pledge of Allegience to the Flag. This ceremony was followed by the singing of God Bless America. Most Illustrious Companion Robert L. Karnes then led the Companions in singing "Home on the Range" as a tribute to Most Puissant Companion Verne W. Mokler, who resides in Wyoming. Most Illustrious Companion Pfeufer officially presented the General Grand Master to the assembled companions, tendered to him the gavel of authority and invited him to preside. Most Puissant Companion Mokler received the gavel with an expression of gratitude to the Companions of Nevada for their assistance in opening the Grand Council and making possible these facilities so that the bus iness of the General Grand Council could be conducted in a proper manner. He particularly thanked Companion Pfeufer for his part in all stages of planning the Triennial.
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The General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters Inter national was duly convened in ample form at 9:00 a.m., Monday, September 25, 1972, in the Space Center of the Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. OPENING OF GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL After receiving the gavel from Most Illustrious Companion Herbert J. Pfeufer, Grand Master of the Grand Council of Nevada, Most Puissant Companion Verne W. Mokler opened the General Grand Council with the following officers in their stations: VERNE W. MOKLER. . General Grand Master I-IoYT McCLENDON...... Deputy General Grand Master OWEN L. SHANTEAU...... General Grand P.C. of Worh CHARLES F, ADAMS . . .. General Grand Treasurer BRUCE H. HUNT...... General Grand Recorder OLIN E. LEHMAN. . ... General Grand Chaplain ANDHEW R. SIMS. . General Grand Captain of the Guard JAMES P. IRISH. . ... General Grand Conductor of the Council JOHN A. MOKLER...... General Grand Marshal ROGER W. STAPLES. . General Grand Steward lRVlN B. BECKHAM ...... General Grand Sentinel
INVOCATION Right Puissant Companion Olin E. Lelunan, Grand Chaplain, pronounced the following invocation: Eternal God, Onr Father, Creator and Architect of the Universe, we know that thou art still in the Heavens and that you are still ruling our Universe. We do invoke Thy blessing upon us as we have assembled in this Triennium. May we keep a clear vision, may our right minds be open, may we pursue the tasks that are before us, and as we look toward the days ahead that much can be accomplished for Cryptic Masomy. Be with each of us that we can so pursue the principles of our Order that all mankind will know that we are Masons. We follow the plumbline of Thy direction that our actions are divided by the square, that we follow the principles of the sacred law. Be with us, we pray, in the name of the great God, Amen.
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RECEPTION OF PAST GENERAL GRAND MASTERS The General Grand Master directed the General Grand Captain of the Guard, Right Puissant Companion Andrew R. Sims, to present the Past General Grand Masters at the Altar. Most Puissant Companions Donald D. Boudeman and C. Ellwood Smyrk, were properly received and shown every courtesy due their high office. Most Puissant Companion Boudeman responded by thanking the General Grand Master for the gracious reception and stated that he would probably have a gi·eat deal to say later in the proceedings as chairman of the jurispmdence committee. He thanked the General Grand Master and wished for him a most successful Triennial As sembly. Most Puissant Companion Smyrk recalled that this was his thirteenth Triennial Assembly and that this one held promise of being as enjoyable and successful as the others he had attended. He too, expressed the hope that this would be a profitable and harmonious Assembly. The General Grand Master thanked Companions Boudeman and Smyrk for their comments and expressed the hope that they would continue to participate in the deliberations of the General Grand Council. He noted the absence of Most Puissant Companion John M. Littlefield, who presided over this body in 1951, and Most Puis sant Companion John B. Phelps who presided in 1960. He also noted the absence of Right Puissant Companion Ross J. Camblin, General Grand Hecorder Emeritus, who served in that office from 1951 to 1966. He stated that the presence of these three valued Com panions would be missed by their many friends and associates.
PRELIMINARY REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Most Illustrious Companion Carl R. Greisen, Chairman of the Credentials Committee, stated that he was pleased to make a prelim inary report for his committee. He stated that at this time 36 Grand Councils were represented and that 28 Grand Masters had registered with his committee. He stated that this was more than ample to constitute a qnornm. Most Puissant Companion Mokler thanked Companion Greisen for this report and stated that the business of the General Grand Council could now proceed. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 9
INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS GENERAL GRAND MASTER'S SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES The General Grand Master requested his Special Representatives in the continental United States to approach the Altar. The follow ing are recorded as being in attendance: M. I. Comp. Waldo I. Powell, Northeastern Region M. I. Comp. Bernard C. Mandlebaum, South Central Region M. I. Comp. John Harris Watts, North Central Region M. I. Comp. Robert L. Karnes, Southwestern Region The General Grand Master noted that Most Illustrious Com panions Milton J. Fegenbush, William H. Harmon, and Edward J. Skibby were absent for reasons they had communicated to him. He stated again his deep appreciation for all the assistance these fine Companions had rendered to his ofl\ce during the past triennium. He particularly thanked the four Companions present for their con tinued support. GENEHAL GRAND MASTER'S SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES ABROAD Most Puissant Companion Mokler called the names of his Special Representatives abroad, and asked those present to assemble west of the Altar. The following Companions are recorded as being present. M. I. Comp. William E. Smith, Jr., Germany Ill. Comp. Charles A. Battige, Hawaii III. Comp. Alexander G. Wygard, Latin America M. I. Comp. Wallace H. Morris, Okinawa III. Comp. Nohea 0. A. Peck, Pro tempore, Japan The General Grand Master expressed his high regard for each of the Companions present from the several countries represented. He stated that without their valuable contributions to Cryptic Masomy the General Grand Council would not have been so ably represented in their particular areas. Each labored under conditions far different from those in the continental United States where Councils and Grand Councils were situated closer to one another. He thanked them for coming the great distances necessary to attend this triennial session. 10 PROCEEDINGS OF '!'HE
NON-PARTICIPATING JURISDICTIONS The General Grand Master announced that he would be pleased to receive any representatives of non-affiliated Grand Councils who might be in attendance. The following Com panions were present ed at the Altar: M. I. Comp. Wayne E. Walter, P.G.M. of Ohio. M. I. Comp. George H. Ostrander, P.G.M. of Rhode Is land, M. I. Comp. Al len J. O'Brien, Grand Master of Texas. The General Grand Master extended very George H. Ostrander, I?. !., and Allen J. O'Brien, Texas, presented by Grand Marshal John A. Mohler. cordial greetings and a word of welcome to each of the above named Companions. He assmed them that their presence was greatly appreciated and that we would do everything to make their stay pleasant and enjoyable.
GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS INTERNATIONAL GRAND ENCAMPMENT KNIGHTS TEMPLAR U.S.A. Most Puissant Companion Mokler announced that there were other distinguished guests of the General Grand Council who would be officially recognized in a joint reception at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon. He stated that at that time he would officially greet Most Excellent Companion Calvin A. Behle, General Grand High Priest; Most Excellent Compa11ion Edward M. Selby, General Grand King; Most Excellent Companion Halder K. Halderson, General Grand Scribe; and other officers of the General Grand Chapter. He also would officially greet M. E. Sir Knight G. Wilbur Bell, Grand Master of the Grand Encampment; Rt. Em. Sir Knight Roy W. Riegle, Deputy Grand Master; Rt. Em. Sir Knight John B. Cottrell, Grand Captain General; Rt. Em. Sir Knight Paul C. Rodenhauser, Grand Recorder who were also invited guests at this triennial. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 11
The General Grand Master stated that he would also greet various other heads of national and international Masonic Bodies including Knight Companion Robert W. Cauldwell, Grand Sov ereign of the Red Cross of Constantine and Most Worshipful Bro ther Lloyd Jack Gibson, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge A.F. &A.M. of Nevada. He stated that the Honorable Oran K. Gragson, Mayor of Las Vegas and the Honorable Mike O'Callahan, Governor of the State of Nevada, were also invited guests of the General Grand Council and hopefully would be received at an appropriate time. ADDRESS OF GENERAL GRAND MASTER It is my pleasme as General Grand Master to welcome our mem bers and guests to the thirty-first Triennial Assembly of the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, International, to Las Vegas, Nevada, the "fun city" of the United States. Arrangements have been completed for our comfort, enjoyment and entertainment by the Triennial Committee; numerous sightseeing trips have been arranged that will be both educational and very much worthwhile. When I first visited Las Vegas (more than thirty years ago) it was only a small town, surrounded with sagebrush and sand, and the Hoover dam, about thirty miles away, was under construction. A trip through the city in the evening will be quite an inspiration as along the "strip" and in other sections it is as bright and light as in the middle of the day. You will not have to leave the Sahara to note what is the "lifeblood" of the city. To you, the members of this General Grand Council, it is sincerely hoped that you will be faithful in your attendance at om sessions as matters are to be brought up that may change the course of our Organization with the proposed legislation that is to be acted upon. A great deal of time has been spent dming the past three years by the dais officers, General Grand Recorder and other officers to pre pare programs and legislation that will have a lasting effect on the General Grand Council and should put Cryptic Masonry in the proper prospective in the York Rite. Some of these programs and legislation may be controversial but study them carefully and vote as your conscience dictates, for the best interests of Cryptic Masonry. NECROLOGY It is often said that the moment we are born we start to die, and we are also reminded that "the young may die, the old must die." 12 PROCEEDINGS OF 'l'HE
During the past Triennium we have lost a total of 14,348, who have been called to the land of their Fathers, that Lodge on High. Let us stand for a moment of prayer in respect to those who have been called to join their loved ones who have gone on before.
CENTENNIAL DEPOSIT The following report on the Centennial Chest of the General Grand Council, which was deposited the evening of December 31, 1894, has been received: "Pursuant to your instructions, your co1nmittee has today exam ined the iron chest, property of the General Grand Council, in the custody of the Grand Lodge, F. & A. M., State of New York, and find it intact with seals unbroken. It is kept under lock and key in the Grand Lodge Building, 71 West 23rd Street, New York, New York, 10010, and we believe it to be in safe custody and properly cared for by the Grand Lodge." Zealously yours, STANLEY W. WAKEFIELD, Past Grand Master Grand Council of New York, Chairman MICHAEL A. MALLIES, Grand Master Grand Council, R. & S. M. of New York WENDELL K. wALKER, Columbia Council Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of New York
VISITATIONS TO GRAND COUNCILS During my term of office I visited as many Grand Councils as possible. However, due to conditions beyond my control it was impossible for me to visit as many as I had hoped. In addition to visiting the Grand Councils it was my privilege and pleasure to attend Grand Chapters and Grand Commanderies in many places where they were meeting on consecutive days. All General Grand Council officers, some past General Grand Council officers and Special Rep resentatives who were requested to make visitations that were impos sible for me to make, responded graciously and from all reports they did a splendid job in representing the General Grand Council. It is with gratitude that I express my sincere thanks to all who have come to my assistance by making these visits when called upon and am positive your cooperation has done much to advance Cryptic Masonry. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 13
The list of visits I made are as follows: Phoenix, Arizona, October 29, 1969 Denver, Colorado, January 29, 1970 Elko, Nevada, February 11, 1970 Lincoln, Nebraska, April 7, 1970 Portland, Oregon, April 14, 1970 Tacoma, Washington, May 20, 1970 Pocatello, Idaho, May 26, 1970 Great Falls, Montana, June 11, 1970 Ottumwa, Iowa, October 10-11, 1970 Denver, Colorado, January 28, 1971 Las Vegas, Nevada, February 9, 1971 Salina, Kansas, March 4, 1971 Stillwater, Oklahoma, April 6, 1971 Chadron, Nebraska, April 5, 1972 Grand Council of Wyoming at each of its three Grand Assemblies. At the Grand Assembly of the Grand Council of Wyoming in Dubois, Wyoming on September 10, 1970 I was elected Grand Record er Emeritus. At a majority of these visitations the Grand Chapter, Grand Commandery, or both, met at the same place on consecutive days and it was a privilege and pleasure to visit the Grand Chapters and Grand Commanderies on several occasions. It was also my pleasure and privilege to visit many constituent York Rite bodies during the past three years, especially in Wyoming and Oklahoma. During the five months that we spent in Oklahoma with my son-in-law, William S. Phinney, I attended practically all the meetings of the York Rite Bodies at the Broadway Circle Temple. Their bodies are never in recess, meeting regularly throughout the year. I was accord9d the honor of installing Companion Phinney as Illustrious Master of Circle Council No. 56 and assisting in his instal lation as Eminent Commander of Bethlehem Commandery No. 45. I am pleased to have been elected as an Honorary Member of Circle Council No. 56 and Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91. An invitation was received from George Evans, a long time friend, to visit a Condave of the Red Cross of Constantine (Prince of Peace Conclave) in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on May 22, 1971, presided over by Ben F. Mandlebaum, Sovereign. It was a pleasure to meet many 14 PROCEEDINGS OF THE friends from various places in Oklahoma and to have a nice visit with our General Grand Treasurer, Charles F. Adams and his wife, Trudie. The conferral of the degrees was greatly enjoyed as a good friend of mine was the candidate. It was not possible for me to be in Shawnee on the following day to accept an invitation for a state-wide meeting of the Knights of the York Cross of Honour. On May 29th Companion Phinney and I drove to Lawton, Oklahoma to attend a "Field Day" or festival as we consider it. There was a very good attendance and the degrees of the Chapter and Council very ably conferred on several candidates.
REGIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED
NORTHWESTERN REGION Boise, Idaho, March 13-14, 1970, M. I. Edward J. Skibby pre siding. SOUTH CENTRAL REGION Tulsa, Oklahoma, October 16-17, 1970, M. I. Bernard F. Mandle baum presiding. SOUTHWESTERN REGION Phoenix, Arizona, November 6-7, 1970, M. I. Robert L. Karnes presiding. NORTH CENTRAL REGION Sioux Falls, South Dakota, November 14-15, 1970, M. I. John H. Watts presiding. NORTHWESTERN REGION Billings, Montana, January 23-24, 1971, M. I. Edward ,J. Skibby presiding. EAST CENTRAL REGION Dayton, Ohio, January 27-28, 1971, M. I. William H. Harmon presiding. At all Regional conferences I attended there were two or more of each of the International York Rite Bodies in attendance.
INTERNATIONAL YORK RITE COUNCIL Washington, D. C., February 22, 1970, M. E. General Grand High Priest, Calvin A. Behle presiding. Dayton, Ohio, January 28, 1971, Verne W. Mokler, presiding. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 15
RECOGNITION OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ISRAEL BY THE GRAND COUNCIL, R. & S. M. OF ILLINOIS A letter from Ellsworth L. Rumpf, M. I. Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Illinois, under date of Feb ruary 21, 1972, requesting information as to the recognition of the GRAND CHAPTER OF ISRAEL by the GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF ILLINOIS. After sending rituals of the General Grand Council showing the requirements for membership in duly constituted Councils and other information pertaining to the required degrees of Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master, under date of September 2, 1972 the following letter was sent to him: MR. ELLSWORTH RUMPF M. I. Grand Master Grand Council R&SM of Illinois 1626 W. Thorndale Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60626 M. I. AND DEAR COMPANION RUMPF: With further reference to your letter of Febmary 21, 1972 relative to the recognition of the Grand Chapter of Israel by the Grand Coun cil of Illinois. After submitting to you rituals and regulations of the General Grand Council in the conferral of the three degrees of the Cryptic Rite (in duly constituted Councils) and consultation with three mem bers of the Jurisprudence Committee, it is my opinion the Grand Council of Illinois, a member of the General Grand Council, should not recognize the Grand Chapter of Israel. Sincerely and zealously, VERNE W. MOKLER General Grand Master
JOINT YORK RITE BUSINESS MEETINGS On June 27, 1971, at Dayton, Ohio, it was determined by the dais officers of the General Grand Council and Bruce H. Hunt, General Grand Recorder, that joint business meetings of constituent York Rite bodies would be permitted, providing they are allowed by the Grand Jurisdiction of which they are members. 16 PROCEEDINGS OF '!'HE
Hegulations for such "combined meetings" can be secured from the General Grand Recorder, Bruce H. Hunt. It is suggested that such "combined meetings" should be on a rotation basis of the York Hite bodies participating. It is also suggested that the Council, when in charge of such meetings, will open in complete ritualistic form and then go into the "combined business" meeting and after the completion of business shall close the Council in complete ritualistic form.
DUAL MEMBEHSHIP Members of Councils subordinate to the General Grand Council may hold Dnal membership in other Councils subordinate to the General Grand Council, upon proper application and acceptance by the Council petitioned. Members of Councils subordinate to the General Grand Council may also petition constituent Councils of Grand Councils who are members of the General Grand Council, and recognize Dual Mem bership. CANAL ZONE On June 2, 1971, a copy of an amendment to the by-laws of Canal Zone Council No. 1, which had already been passed, was received from Bruce H. Hunt, General Grand Hecorcler. As the amendment to the by-laws would be beneficial to the mem bership of Canal Zone Council No. 1 a letter of approval was for warded to the Representative of the General Grand Master with the request that such information be passed on to the Recorder of Canal Zone Council No. 1. VISITATIONS It was a pleasure to visit Washington, D. C., during Masonic Week in 1970 and 19'/1. I was very much impressed with all that was accomplished by all Masonic Organizations participating in the activities during ti1e week. I will not attempt to tell what all was clone but can assure you there was not a dull moment during the entire time, with all the meetings, lunches, banquets and other events. As General Grand Master of the General Grand Council I was recognized on all occasions. It was a privilege to visit the George Washington Masonic Mem orial and go through the many rooms sponsored by the various organ izations of Masonry. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 17
The Cryptic Room, as we had been told by M. I. Companion Cyril H. York, was badly in need of repair due to the seepage of moisture through the walls, but was one of the most interesting rooms in the entire building. In February of 1971 when I again visited the Cryptic Room, in some areas the conditions had become a great deal worse and the plaster was falling from the walls into the niche. The Holy Bible had to be removed as it had become watersoaked and was covered with plaster, although the entire niche had been cleaned a few hours before the Bible was removed. It is my understanding the entire Cryptic Room has taken on a new look due to the work of Most lllustrious Companion York and is now a "beautiful piece of work." Our sincere thanks, Cy, for a big job, well done. A new Holy Bible was presented by M. I. Companion David J. Jones for the Cryptic room to replace the one that had been taken out and was beyond repair. It has recently been reported that M. I. Companion Jones died on June 3, 1972. On February 23, 1970 I visited Triangle Council No. 3 of the District of Columbia. Marvin E. Fowler, Deputy Grand Master, and his corps of officers were making an official visit to the Council and he was somewhat surprised to see me. Present for the Assembly was P. G. M. Otto B. Roepke, who I had first met in 1933. I was honored by being elected an honorary member and was also presented with a fifty-year membership pin. April 4-5, 1970 I visited the Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay in Omaha, Nebraska. As it was necessary for me to leave early for a meeting in Lincoln, Nebraska, M. P. Companion Donald D. Boudeman presented a check in the amount of $500.00 from the General Grand Council. April 25, 1970, approximately 250 companions and ladies assembl ed at the Ramada Inn, in Casper, for a "home coming" and banquet in my honor, sponsored by Donald S. Nicholl and other officers of the Grand Conncil and Wyoming Council No. 1 of Casper. People were here from all pa;·ts of the state; M. W. Master Harry E. Wimer of Sheridan (not a Cryptic Mason at that time) was the principal speak er. Out-of-state guests were Hoss J. Camblin, Mr. and Mrs. James P. Irish, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Watts from Iowa and Edward J. Skibby of Montana. July 4, 1970 at Independence Rock, sometimes called the "Reg ister of the Desert," I attended a meeting of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming, held in commemoration of the first recorded meeting of 18 PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Masons in Wyoming, which was on July 4, 1862. My father started these meetings with the assistance of Casper Lodge No. 15, of which he was a past Master, in 1920, and with the assistance of my brother in-law and myself we worked for a day and a half carrying stones to the top of the rock for the altar and stations. The lodge was held in the same spot as where the Lodge was convened in 1862. The meet ings were conducted for some time by Casper Lodge No. 15 and later assisted by Pathfinder Lodge No. 42, both of Casper and later turned over to the Grand Lodge. M. W. Harry E. Wimer presided over the meeting and all officers of the Grand Lodge were in attendance. I was introduced not only as the General Grand Master of the General Grand Council, but as the only member to have been on top of the "Rock" for all meetings. I can assure you it wasn't nearly as easy to get up the rock this time as it was 50 years ago. August 12, 13, 14 was the "Buster Brown" festival at the ranch about 15 miles out of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The usual good time was had by all. Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, met in Denver, Colo rado, August 22-26, 1970. Nine General Grand Council officers and Representatives Haig, of Guam, and Morris, of Okinawa, were "' present. February 19-23, I was in Washington, D. C., for Masonic Week. It was as in 1970, a continuous round of activity. On February 21, 1971, I was honored by being initiated as a member of the Grand Mas ter's Council No. A, of the Grand Council of Allied Masonic Degrees. The same evening I became a "life member" of Ye Antient Order of Corks and the Masonic Order of the Bath. I have previously men tioned the visit to the Cryptic Room. On March 28-29 Robert L. Karnes attended the Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay and contribued $200.00 in behalf of the General Grand Council. On April 21, 1971 Past M. I. Grand Master William E. Smith of the Grand Council of Germany attended the lOOth anniversary of the Grand Council of England, at London, and extended greetings from the General Grand Council. It was a real pleasure to visit the Annual Conclave of the Convent General, Knights of the York Cross of Honour in Omaha, Nebraska on September 24 and 25, 1971. Our General Grand Treasurer, Charles GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 19
F. Adams, Grand Master of the Convent General, presided over the Conclave and I can assure you there was no time wasted and every one present was well pleased with the manner in which all business was transacted. My sincere thanks, Charles, for inviting me to be with you-I enjoyed being so kindly looked after by you and Trudie. On June 28, 1972, in response to a request for something to be placed in the Masonic Marker, in the Great Smokies, near Waynes ville, North Carolina our General Grand Recorder forwarded a picture of the General Grand Master; also the seal of the General Grand Council, R. & S. M., International with the names of the dais officers and the General Grand Treasurer and General Grand Recorder, sealed in plastic. I am sure this will be one of the most interesting items that was placed in the Masonic Marker. My sincere thanks, Bruce, for your attention in this matter. Under date of July 7, 1972, a letter was received from George M. Saunders, Grand Secretary of the International Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay, thanking the General Grand Council, R. & S. M., International for the contribution of $900.00 during the past three years. NEW COUNCILS During the past triennium it was my pleasure to approve the issuance of dispensations to form two new Councils, one at Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, and the other at Guatemala City, Guate mala. On March 8, 1972, Rey Salomon Council was instituted in Tijuana, by Illustrious Companion William Webber, representing the General Grand Master through Illustrious Companion Alexander G. Wygard, Special Representative of the General Grand Master. This Council should be off to a good start, because at the time of the institution ceremony there were fourteen Companions listed on the dispensation. This ceremony was followed by the greeting of four more companions. Since that time, several more have received the degrees. Guatemala City Council was instituted and its officers duly named on April 14, 1972. Again the ceremony was performed by Illustrious Companion William Webber, acting for the General Grand Council tlu:ough the General Grand Master's Special Representative, Illus trious Companion Alexander G. Wygard. I am happy to report that twenty-one Companions permitted their names to be shown on the 20 PROCEEDINGS OF THE
dispensation. We are informed that a goodly number of new Com panions have been greeted since that time. We are greatly indebted to our zealous Companions in Mexico and Guatemala for their efforts to spread the light of Cryptic Masonry in their respective countries. We have every reason to believe that these two fine Councils will in time receive their Charters and con tinue the good work of expanding the influence of Cryptic Masonry.
RECOMMENDATIONS After careful consideration, I desire to offer the following recom mendations: 1. I am concerned about an apparent lack of communication between the General Grand Council and its constituent Grand Coun cils. In order to endeavor to correct this highly undesirable condition, I recommend that some type of publication or newsletter be sent at stated intervals to all permanent members of the General Grand Council. The mailing list should also include the dais officers of each constituent Grand Council and Grand Recorders. 2. During the past triennium a "Proposed Program for Cryptic Masonry" was mailed to all Grand Councils. This program was endorsed by the three dais officers of the General Grand Council. This program contains a number of planned activities which will certainly improve the image of Cryptic Masonry. If we are to see our beloved Rite grow and prosper and assume its proper place in the superstructure of York Rite Freemasomy, we must at least attempt to do some of these things. 3. I firmly believe that each time a Grand Council opens in annual assembly an appropriate officer of the General Grand Council should be in attendance. rrhis, ii1 iny opinion, is the only way Vl8 can know our constituent Grand Councils, and the best way they can know us. In order to accomplish these objectives, funding will be required from some source. It is, therefore, my recommendation that a cor responding increase in per capita dues be adopted at this triennial assembly. I wish to express my sincerest thanks to Bruce H. Hunt, for all his cooperation and assistance. He has contributed much to the success of the General Grand Council these past three years. His untiring devotion and conscientious efforts in the furtherance of the Cryptic Rite cannot be measured in ordinary terms. He is ready and GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 21 willing at all times to go that extra mile, if it will, in any way help to keep our beautiful Order healthy and moving forward. We are very fortunate to have such a talented man for our Grand Recorder.
CONCLUSION The past three years have contained many happy moments, as well as many anxious ones. Because of circumstances beyond my control, I was unable to make many visitations that were planned. I desire to express my deep appreciation to the many officers and others who have made visitations in my behalf. I am sure that through their cooperation and assistance, Cryptic Masonry has improved during the past triennium. I pledge to continue to the best of my ability to support the advancement of Cryptic Masonry. Zealously submitted, VERNE W. MOKLER, General Grand Master
REFERENCE At the conclusion of the Address of the General Grand Master, a standing ovation was accorded Most Puissant Companion Mokler. His Address was then referred to the Committee on Topical Refer ence for such disposition as it saw fit to make.
AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION The General Grand Recorder announced that each voting mem ber of the General Grand Council had been provided with a copy of the proposed amendments to the Constitution at the time of his registration. He stated that these amendments had been received in his office prior to March 14, 1971, as required by the Constitution. He further stated that these amendments had been submitted to all Grand Councils for consideration, and that they had also been referred to the Jurisprudence Committee. 22 PROCEEDINGS OF THE
REPORT OF GENERAL GRAND TREASURER To the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters International: I submit herewith my report covering the period from August l, 1969, to July 31, 1972, inclusive:
GENERAL FUND
RECEIPTS Cash on Hand, August 1, 1969 .... $2,400.49 Transfers from Permanent Fund .. 9,500.00 Cash Received from I3ruce H. Hunt, General Grand Recorder ...... 21,134.05
TOTAL ...... $33,034.54
DISBURSEMEN'.rS Warrants Paid...... $32,504.04 The Farmers State Bank, Aurora, Nebraska, Checking Account No. 34-960-5, Balance July 31, 1972. 530.50
...... $33,034.54
PERMANENT FUND
RECEIPTS Cash on Hand, August 1, 1969. $9,586.79 Proceeds of Redemption of Savings and Loan Accounts. 50,000.00 Treasury Bond Paid at Maturity ...... 1,000.00 Interest Income from Investments. 11,372.05 Interest Income from Savings Account .. 859.89
TOTAL...... $72,818. 73
DISBURSEMENTS Purchase of $40,000.00 Par Value Consolidated Federal Farm Loan Bbnds ...... $40,040.00 Purchase of $10,000.00 Par Value Consolidated Federal Home Loan Bank Bonds...... 10,012.50 Transfers to General Fund .. 9,500.00 The Farmers State Bank, Aurora, Nebraska, Savings Account No. 1-381-3, Balance July 31, 1972. 13,266.23
TOTAL. ... $72,818. 73 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 23
TOTAL ASSETS, GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS INTERNATIONAL
General Grand Treasurer's Checking Account, General Fund . $530.50 General Grand Treasurer's Savings Account, Permanent Fund. 13,266.23 Federal Land Bank Consolidated Farm I.... oan Bonds, Par Value...... 40,000.00 Federal Home Loan Bank Bonds, Par Value. 10,000.00
TOTAL...... $63, 796. 73
In addition, the General Grand Recorder's report and the aud itor's report will disclose additional assets in the hands of the General Grand Recorder. It will be noted that the total expenditures were $5,920.96 less than the budget estimate for 1969-1972. During the same period the net assets in the hands of the General Grand Treas urer increased by $809.45. This latter figure represents a decrease in General Fund assets of $1,869.99 and an increase in Permanent Fund assets of $2, 769.44. Audit of the General Fund and of the Permanent Fund was made by Dale P. Craven, Certified Public Accountant, Kirksville, Mis souri, and the report of examination is attached and made a part of this report. Copies have been mailed to the General Grand Master, Deputy General Grand Master, General Grand P.C.W. and Chair man of the Committee on Finance and Accounts. Zealously submitted,
CHARLES F. ADAMS General Grand Treasurer
The report was received and referred to the Committee on Finance. 24 I>n.oCEEDINGs OF 'l'I-IE
REPORT OF GENERAL GRAND RECORDER To The General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters Inter national: COMPANIONS: I present herewith a detailed report of the statistical and Financial transactions of this office for the period covered from August 1, 1969, to August 1, 1972, inclusive.
STATISTICAL Number of Grand Councils Affiliated J_,ast Assembly. . .44 Number of Subordinate Councils .. ..11
GRAND COUNCIL MEMBEHSHIP STATISTICS
NET LOSS .. . . 7,244
SUBORDINATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS
NE'f GAIN .. 160 TOTAL LOSS ...... 7,0S4
FINANCIAL TRANSFER ACCOUNT - BANK OF KIRKSVILLE August 1, 1969, Balance. None August 8, 1969 and August 27, 1969, from Grand Councils. $255.66
October 17, 1969,,Warrant No. 110, Bank of Kirksville to Farmers State 13ank, Aurora, Nebraska, General Fund. 255.66
OCTOBER 31, 1969, BALANCE BANK OF KIRKSVILLE 'I'RANSFER AccouN1'. None
RITUAL ACCOUNT - FIRST NATIONAL BANK, KIRKSVILLE I3alance, July 31, 1969. . ... $2,262.00 Received from Sale of 11.ituals. . ... 5,075.06
$7,337.06 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 25
Printing of Ne\v Rituals. . .. $3,669.12 Canadian Discount on Check. 1.54
JULY 31, 1972, BALANCE:. . .. $3,666.40
CHYPTIC HOOM - BANK OF KIRKSVILLE Balance in Cyptic Room Account, August 1, 1969...... $466.77 General Grand Council General Fund Deposit, 12~21~ 71 . 500.00
$966.77 Warrents 109 ~ 114. 763.52
]3ALANCE AUGUST 1, 1972. . . $159.35
ISLAND COUNCIL NO. 1, CUBA J3alance in Savings Account No. 257, Bank of Kirksville, July 31, 1972...... $113.94
OHIENTAL COUNCIL NO. l, PHILIPPINES Balance in Savings Account No. 1340, Bank of Kirksville, July 31, 1971...... $52.86
GENEHAL FUND WAHRANTS NUMBEH 113 THHOUGH 223 - $32,504.04 APPHOPHIATIONS AND DISBURSEMENTS ----···------~-~---_-_-_-_-_·-· ------.------1~'::""''"' _J ~D~~""~-- Mileage and Per Diem. ·I $6,500.00 I $6,455. 70 'l'riennial Expense...... ·1 1,000.00 753.73 General Grand Master's Travel Expense...... 10,000.00 6,026.00 General Grand Recorder's Travel Expense...... 2,700.00 2,700.00 General Grand Hccorder's Salary. . . . 5,400.00 5,400.00 1 Clerical Assistance. . 1 l ,800.00 1,800.00 General Grand Treasurer's Salary. ' 900.00 900.00 Special Appropriation DeMolay Contribution. . 900.00 900.00 Cryptic Room Expense. 1,500.00 500.00 Audit. 200.00 200.00 Supplies. 1,200.00 949.78 Office Rent. 600.00 600.00 Postage...... , , .. 1,200,00 512.00 Printing Proceedings. 2,200.00 2,244.89 Insurance. 275.00 180.00 Social Security. 450.00 407.70 General Grand Master's Apron and Case. 200.00 174.85 General Grand Master's Jewel. 300.00 290.00 General Grand Officers' Expense. 2,000.00 1,509.39
TOTALS .. $39,325.00 $32,504.04 26 PROCEEDINGS OF THE
RECEIPTS GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL PER CAPITA
1967 1968 1969 1970 1971
Alabama ...... • ...•... • ...... $180.51 $183.63 $186.90 Arizona ...... 57.00 58.08 59.73 Arkansas ...... ············ ········· .. $109.11 107.91 108.57 ...... California ...... ·· ··· ...... 500.79 496.38 485.76 Colora do ...... 89.58 91.74 89.67 Dela ware. .. ······· · ...... 9.78 9.90 9.60 District of Columbia...... 28.29 27.99 27.12 Florida...... 244.86 245.28 250.74 Georgia ...... ·· ··· ·· .. . . . 329.34 328.50 329.31 Germany . ·······•· ...... 29.46 32.49 33.90 36.42 I daho ...... •...... •.·· ...... 29.28 54.25 29.49 I llinois ...... 252.69 277.11 275.85 Indiana ...... • ...•...•...... 427.74 413.19 402.84 Iowa...... 230.04 227.19 225.45 Kansas...... 203.82 197.85 196.56 Kentucky ...... 201.12 209.37 212.91 Louisiana...... ····· · ...... 141.66 141.39 143.22 Maine...... 106.02 103.80 102.54 Maryland ...... ·········· ...... ···· · · • · 125.19 124.80 126.45 Massachusetts...... ·· · · ·· • · ...... 210.36 205.56 . 201.69 Michigan ...... 147.96 145.30 .. ······· Minnesota...... 61.62 61.08 55.98 Mississippi...... ·· ···· ...... 246.93 251.25 257.88 Missouri ...... ··········· · 326.13 319.65 321.90 Montana ...... ······ ········· ... 82.32 81.30 80.19 Nebraska ...... ········· ... 138.36 138.63 136.26 Nevada ...... 24.00 49.08 49.14 50.88 New Hampshire ...... 43.38 42.42 42.27 45.09 New Jersey ...... 38.79 37.05 35.94 New Mexico ...... 64.71 63.03 61.95 New York ...... 165.93 163.95 158.85 N orth Carolina...... · · • · ···· ... 213.57 219.18 228.93 North Dakota ...... 20.70 19.89 19.38 Oklahoma ...... ·········· ...... 127.29 123.06 128.40 Oregon ...... 98.82 95.04 94.32 Philippines ...... $22.86 24.55 ...... South Carolina...... 242.01 252.72 263.07 South Dakota...... ······ · ...... 43.77 42.75 41.37 Tennessee ...... •. .. ·· ····· ...... 345.72 351.66 358.08 Utah...... ··········· ...... 31.56 31.44 30.81 Vermont ...... 49.71 49.65 48.75 48.15 Washington...... · r ·· ...... 80.67 79.53 78.15 Western Canada...... ······ 32.82 31.74 31.38 Wisconsin ...... ····· 162.45 ...... Wyoming ...... 31.08 52.55 52.00
TOTALS ...... •...... $22.86 $280.21 $6,352.83 $6,239.44 $5,971.21
TOTAL RECEI PTS FROM GRAND COUNCILS ...... $18,866.55 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 27
RECEIPTS FROM SUBORDINATE COUNCILS DUES AND FEES
1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971
Anchorage No. l, Alaska .. ········i····· ···!·. $53.50 $54.50 $51.50 Artie No. 2-Alaska.. $15.00 $14.00 $13.50 $12.50 12.50 Baja Califor11ia No. 4, Mexico, .. •• j .. 21.00 20.00 23.00 Canal Zone No. 1...... 171.00 176.00 164.00 City of 11exico No. 2 .. 25.25 24.50 45.75 Honolulu No. 1, Hawaii .... ·i· ...... ·i .. 261.00 296.50 302.00 Monterrey No. 3-·Mexico. 9.00 8.50 10.00 9.00 Sankaku No. 2-Japan ...... ! .. 40.50 44.00 46.50 Tokyo No. 1--·-Japan .. 135.50 157.50
TOTALS. $15.00 $14.00 $13.50 $21.50 $728.75 $783.00 $641.75
TOTAL HECEIPTS FHOM SUBOHDINATE COUNCILS.. . .$2,217.50 Zealously submitted, BRUCE H. HUNT, RECEIVED General Grand Recorder. The report was received and referred to the Committee of Finance.
REPORT OF AUDIT OF GENERAL GHAND COUNCIL OF ROY AL AND SELECT MASTERS INTERNATIONAL
AUGUST l, 1969 TO JULY 31, 1972 To the Finance Committee of the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters International GENTLEMEN: In accordance with your request, we have made an audit of the books and records of the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, Internalional, for the three year period ended July 31, 1972. This audit was made in accordance with generally accepted audit ing principles and accordingly included such tests and checks as we deemed necessary in the circumstances. All bank accounts were reconciled for the period and passbooks on savings accounts examined. Savings certificates and government securities were not examined but were taken from a statement sub mitted by the General Grand Treasurer. 28 PROCEEDINGS OF THE
The records are maintained on a cash hasis, so receivables and payables are not included in these statements. In our opinion, the accompanying statements present fairly the financial position and receipts and disbursements, on a basis consistent with prior years, for the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, International, as of July 31, 1972. Respectfully submitted,
DALE P. CRAVEN Certified Public Accountant
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
FISCAL YEARS ENDgD JULY 31, 1972 AND 1969 ASSETS
1972 July 31, July 31, Increase 1972 1969 (Decrease) ------1------1------;------GENERAL FUND: Cash In Banks: Bank of Kirksville, !{irksville, Mis..-muri. $159.35 $2,684. 77 ($2,525.42) First National Bank, Kirksville, Missouri. 3,666.40 3,666.40 Fnrmers State Bank, Aurora, Nebraska. 530.50 2,400.49 (1,869.99)
Savings Accounts: Ba11k of Kirksville, Kirksville, Missouri No. 257 and No. 1340. 166.80 138.48 28.32 -----··- TO'rAL GENERAL FUND .. $4,523.05 $5,223.74 ($700.69)
PIHlMANENT FuNn: Savings Account; Farmers State Bank, Aurora, Nebraska No. 1-381-3. $13,266.23 $9,586.79 $3,679.44 Federid Fann Lonn Bonds--Par Value. I 40,000.00 40,000.00 Federal Home Loan BaJJk Bonds-Par Value .... :: 10,000.00 10,000.00 Treasury Bonds. · · 1 · • 1,000.00 (1,000.00) Certificate of Savings...... ·I· 50,000.00 (50,000.00) 1------1-----1------
TOTAL PEIU11IANENT FUND. - .. - ...... 11 $63,26~·~·-· _$_6o_._'B_6_.7_9_1 __s_2_.s_?_s_.4_4
'TOTAL ASSETS. · 1.-~~:789:_:_~--- $65,810.53 $1,978.75 i-----· ""~"------~
FUND BALANCr:: ' ' Opening Balance ...... : $65,810.53 $62,376.3811 $3,434.15 Receipts Exceed Disbursements...... ' .. ·i 1,978.75 3,434.15 (1,455.40)
TOTAL FlJND BALANCE...... 1-;;,;9~-~~-.. [~~~o~[- $1,9-;-8. 75
The report was received and referred to the Committee of Finance. STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS, TRANSFERS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR TfIREE-YEAR PERIOD ENDED JULY 31, 1972 I I Grand Cryptic General I Totals Transfer H.ituals Esc:tow Room Ope:tating I Permanent I I I Balance 8-1-69, In Banks. $5,085.26 $2,262.00 $422.77 $2,400.49 !I. Balance 8-1-69, In Savings. 9,725.27 ·! $130.48 I $9,586.79 Balance 8-1-69, In Investments. I 51,000.00 ...... I . 51,000.00 i I RECEIPTS I Dues: Grand Council. $18,866.55 $255.66 ...... iI . $18,610.89 Subordinate Councils. I 2,217.50 .. I . . . 2,217.50 Rituals. 5,075.06 $5,075.06 .. Interest. 12,260.26 ...... $28.32 $12,231.94 Dispensation. I 50.00 f:i0.00 ············ I··· I TOTAL RECEIPTS. I $38,469.37 $255.66 $5.075.06 I $28.32 I· $20,878.39 $12,231.94 ----~ TOTAL RECEIPTS AND BALANCES. $255.66 $7,337.06 I $166.80 I $422.77 $! $72,818.73 TRANSFERS: I Recorder to T:teasurer .. ($255.66) General Fund to Cryptic H.oom. $500.00 Permanent Fund to General Fund ...... j . . I . . . . I 1-- _____·_I 9,50~:~--'1-· ..JS9,500.~ TOTAL RECEIPTS, BALANCES AND TRANSFERS .. 1 $104,279.90 I. . . . $7,337.06 $166.80 $922. 77 I $32,534.54 $63,318. 73 I D1s:auRSEMENTS: Printing of New Rituals. I $3,669.12 I. . . . $3,669.12 I Canadian Discount and Bond Fees. 54.04 1.54 ...... :1· $52.50 Maintenance .. 763.42 $763.42 . r. Mileage and Per Diem. 6,455.70 I $6,455.70 : . 753.73 Triennial Expense. 753.73 1 ·. G.G.M. Travel Expense. 6,026.00 6,026.00 . G.G.R. Travel Expense. 2,700.00 2,700.00 ...
G.G.R. Salary .. 5,400.00 I s,100.00 I. STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS, TRANSFERS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THREE-YEAR PERIOD ENDED JULY 31, 1972
Grand Cryptic General Totals Transfer Rituals Escrow Room Operating Permanent
Clerical As.sist.ance. $1,800.00 J,,,,,,,,,,,, j $1,800.00 ' ' ' '
G.G.T. Salary. 900.00 900.00 " Special Appropriation: I DeMolay Contribution. 900.00 900.00 Audit .. 200.00 200.00 I:: Supplies. 949. 78 949.78 Office Rent. 600.00 600.00 ! ' Postage. 512.00 I , 512.00 .... Printing Proceedings. 2,244.89 l 2,244.89 Insurance. 180.00 180.00 I I I Social Security. 407.70 l 407.70 i G.G.M. Apron and Case. 174.85 174.85 f . . I G.G.M. Jewel. 290.00 I ' General Grand Officers' Expense. l,509.39 -----1 TOTAL DJSBURSEMENTS. $36,490.62 $3,670.66 •1----0-~1-~ 7~:f :-1· ~:~~~~-l __'.~~~~~50 _ Balance %31-72, In Banks. . ·I $4,356.25 $3,666.40 $159.35 $530.50 : . , .. I I
Balance 7-31-72, In Savings...... · 1 13,433.03 . I $166.80 . . . I $13,266.23 Balance 7-31-72, In Investments ...... 50,000.00 I I 50,000.00 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 31
LETTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS The General Grand Recorder reported that he had received num erous letters of regret from various invited guests and members of the General Grand Council. Among these were committee chairmen, Stanley W. Wakefield, Harold V. B. Voorhis, and several others, including P.G.G.M. John M. Littlefield; Milton L. Fegenbush; W. Marshall Black, Grand Recorder of Eastern Canada; M. G. Edwards, Grand Recorder Grand Council of England and Wales; Lloyd 0. Haig; Marvin E. Fowler; George A. Newberry, S. G.C. Northern Masonic JUTisdiction, Scottish Rite; Thomas McFarlane, Gl'and Scribe E, Grand Council of Scotland. Each expressed regret at their inability to attend, and the hope that this triennial session would be successful in every way. APPROVAL OF PROCEEDINGS The General Grand Master announced that the minutes of the Thirtieth Triennial Assembly of the General Grand Council held at Portland, Oregon, September 29-30, 1969, had been printed and distributed. He stated that if there was no objections or corrections, the minutes would stand approved as printed and distributed. No objections being noted, the minutes were declared to be approved. REPORT OF DEPUTY GENERAL GRAND MASTER Most Puissant General Grand Master and Companions of the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters International: It is my pleasure to submit herewith a brief report on my activ ities as Deputy General Grand Master for the 1969-1972 Triennium. October 11, 1969, Visited St. Bernard Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine in Mobile, Alabama. Two candidates were installed after which a social hour was held and a delightful dinner served to the Knights Companions and their Ladies. November l'Z-18-19, 1969, Accepted an invitation to attend the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Alabama held in Montgomery, Alabama. Was courteously received and invited to speak. I brought the greetings of our General Grand Master and the General Grand Council. January 16-17, 1970, Attended the York Rite Southeastern Regional Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. I represented our Most Puis sant General Grand Master Verne W. Mokler, 32 PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February 8-9-10, 1970, Attended my own Grand Chapter and Grand Council at Montgomery, Alabama. March 22-23-24, 1970, Attended the Grand Chapter and the Grand Council of Tennessee. I represented om· Most Puissant Gen eral Grand Master and had the pleasure of presenting the Grand Council of Tennessee Merit Award to Companion U. Q. Barkley. This Grand Council reported a net gain of 209 members. April 14-15-16, 1970, Attended the Grand Chapter and Grand Council of Georgia at Macon, Georgia, where again I was privileged to represent our Most Puissant General Grand Master and was extended every courtesy. I am pleased to report that Georgia Grand Council had a net gain in membership for the year. April 21-22, 1970, I was privileged to represent the Most Puissant General Grand Master at the llOth Annual Conclave of my own Grand Commandery at Birmingham, Alabama. May 8-9, 1970, Attended the Grand Chapter and Grand Council of Mississippi, held in Vicksburg. I was graciously received and ex tended every courtesy. Mississippi also showed a gain in membership in the Grand Council. May 17-20, 1970, Attended the Grand Chapter and the Grand Council of Florida, also attended the Grand Commandery of Florida at this time, all three York Rite Bodies met in Jacksonville. Again I was privileged to represent our General Grand Master and was extend ed every courtesy befitting the office. June 5-6-7, 1970, Attended the annual meeting of the Red Cross of Constantine held at Dallas, Texas. There I was elevated to the office of Grand Almoner. July 12-13-14, 1970. Attended the annual meeting of the Great Smokies Assembly of Cryptic Masonry at Waynesville, North Caro lina. As is customary, this meeting was well planned and executed. In my opinion, the Great Smokies Assembly generates more enthusi asm for Cryptic Masonry than any other effort put forth in the South eastern states. August 21-27, 1970, Attended the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar in Denver, Colorado, in company with our Most Puissant General Grand Master, Right Puissant General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work and other General Grand Officers of the General Grand Council. A meeting of the General Grand Council Officers was arranged by General Grand Master Mokler during the GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 33
Grand Encampment session at which time he outlined his program and gave instructions to his officers. November 15-16-17, 1970, Attended the annual meeting of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F & AM of Alabama, held in Mont gomery, presiding was Most Worshipful Brother John Brannon. I was received and extended every courtesy. January 28-29-30, 1971, Went to Columbia, South Carolina, to attend the Southeastern Regional Conference. I became ill and was hospitalized on the 29th, which prevented my attending any of the sessions. February 7-8-9, 1971, Attended my own Grand Chapter and Grand Council, which met in Birmingham, Alabama. February 19-20-21-22, 1971, Attended the Allied Masonic Degrees and the annual Red Cross of Constantine Dinner discussion meeting at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. March 14-15-16, 1971, Attended the Grand Chapter and the Grand Council of Louisiana, held in Alexandria, La., March 26-27-28, 1971, Attended the East Central Regional meet ing at Dayton, Ohio. April 20-21-22, 1971, Attended the Grand Chapter and Grand Council of Georgia, in Macon, Georgia. April 27-28, 1971, Attended the Grand Commandery Conclave of Alabama. This Conclave was held at Gadsden, Alabama. May 6-7-8, 1971, Once again it was my privilege to meet with the members of the Grand Chapter and the Grand Council of Mississippi in Vicksburg, Miss. June 3-4-5, 1971, Attended the Grand Imperial Council of the Red Cross of Constantine at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. August 6, 1971, Attended a Council Class at Anniston, Alabama. September 25, 1971, Attended a Red Cross of Constantine meet ing and installation of candidates at Mobile, Alabama. October 28-29-30, 1971, Traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to attend a meeting of the South Central Regional Conference. November 15-16-17, 1971, Attended the Grand Lodge F & AM of Alabama, held in Montgomery, Alabama. November 30, 1971, I was presented with my fifty-year member ship certificate in my own Chapter by the Grand High Priest, Charles L. Campbell. 34 PROCEEDINGS OF THE
January 21-22, 1972, Attended the Southeastern Regional Con ference at Birmingham, Alabama. February 14-15-16, 1972, Attended my own Grand Chapter and Grand Council meetings in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. February 18-19-20-21, 1972, Attended the Allied Masonic degrees also the Red Cross of Constantine Discussion Dinner held in Wash ington, D.C. March 9-10-11, 1972, Attended the North Central Regional Con ference in Lexington, Kentucky. March 17 thru 21, 1972, Attended the Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery of Louisiana. This was the first time in many years the three York Rite Bodies met simultaneously, and the meetings were very interesting, as well as the fine entertain ment. April 18-19-20, 1972, Attended the Grand Chapter and the Grand Council of Georgia. April 25-26, 1972, Attended my own Grand Commandery of Alabama held in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. May 4-5-6, 1972, Attended the Grand Chapter and the Grand Council of Mississippi, held in Jackson, Mississippi. June 9-10, 1972, Attended the lOOth Annual Assembly of the United Grand Imperial Council of the Red Cross of Constantine held in Kansas City, Missouri. While there I was promoted to the office of Grand Junior General. July 9-10-11, 1972, I attended the 150th Anniversary of Cryptic Masonry in North Carolina, held in Waynesville. This was an inter esting meeting. The deposit made at the Masonic Marker at Black Camp Gap, high in the Great Smokies of North Carolina (37) thirty seven years ago, was recove1·ed and opened. A new deposit was made which will be opened in the year 2022. Time and space will not permit my naming the various items in both of the boxes, but they were many, most interesting, and some were very unique. I have enjoyed serving the General Grand Council during this Triennium. I regret it was not possible to accept all invitations received; time and traveling conditions do not always permit us to do as we would like. I have had the pleasure to renew old friendships and have made many new ones. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 35
It was a pleasure to serve with our Most Puissant General Grand Master, Verne W. Mokler, and I wish for him many years to enjoy the fruits of his labor. Fraternally submitted, HOYT MCCLENDON, RECEIVED Deputy General Grand Master
REPORT OF THE GENERAL GRAND PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR OF THE WORK To the Most Puissant General Grand Master and Companions of the General Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters International: I herewith submit a brief report of my activities during the 1969- 1972 Triennium. It was my pleasure to be elected to the General Grand Council line in Portland which is the city in which my wife was born and raised. Some of her immediate family attended the installation cere monies and were deeply impressed with the activity of the General Grand Council. It was several months before I really got my feet on the ground, and in February 1970 I attended the International York Rite Council in Washington, D. C. as did the Most Puissant General Grand Master and the General Grand Recorder. I feel these conferences with the General Grand Chapter and the Grand Encampment Officers are very good for York Rite Masonry. I attended the Grand Imperial Council of the Red Cross of Con stantine in Dallas, Texas in June of 1970 and acted as the represent ative of the Most Puissant General Grand Master and extended greet ings of the General Grand Council to this august body. I attended the Annual Meetings of the York Rite Grand Bodies of Kentucky in 1970, 1971, and 1972. I particularly enjoy the visits to Kentucky for' they are always such cordial hosts. In 1972 Ken tucky showed a gain of 324; this is very commendable. I attended the Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Illinois in 1970 and 1971. The Companions of Illinois received me as the representative of the General Grand Master and accorded my wife and I most friendly courtesies. It was quite a treat to attend the meeting of the Grand Encamp ment in Denver and to meet with old friends. The General Grand 36 PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Master called a meeting of the General Grand Council Officers who were present at the Grand Encampment and we discussed the Pro posed Program for Cryptic Masonry which will be presented later. The Regional Conference held in Dayton was very interesting and Companion Bill Harmon did a terrific job in presenting the pro gram in the Council portion of the Conference. It was my pleasure to attend the Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Tennessee and again they proved very cordial hosts. Tennessee is fortunate in that it repeatedly shows a gain in mem bership. In April of 1971 the Grand Council of Indiana honored me with a magnificient reception on the night prior to our Annual Assembly. The Companions from Indiana went all out, and I sincerely appreciate their consideration and all that they have done for me. A General Grand Officer who has such a fine group of Past Most Illustrious Grand Masters and Companions behind him as these Hoosiers is most fortunate. To my friends in Indiana, I sincerely hope I am worthy and can live up to your expectations. Thanks again, Companions. In March 1972 I attended the International York Rite Council in Lexington, Kentucky, and this meeting prnved to be a most harmon ious meeting. The Regional Conference met the following day in Lexington and although the Cryptic portion of the Conference was not too well attended, I feel those present received some ideas to use in their own jurisdictions. In July 1972 I attended the Great Smokies Assembly at Waynes ville, North Carolina. This was a most wonderful and enjoyable experience. Past Most Puissant General Grand Masters John B. Phelps and C. Ellwood Smyrk were present as well as the Right Puis sant Deputy General Grand Master Hoyt McClendon. This Assem bly was the 35th and the time for opening the deposit. A caravan of cars proceeded to the Masonic Marker and brought the deposit of 35 years back to Waynesville and the contents were most interesting. A new deposit was then made the following day to be opened 50 years hence. Time does not permit a detailed report of this Annual Assem bly in the Smokies, but I would highly recommend that all Compan ions should make an attempt to visit the Masonic Marker in the Great Smokies and to attend the Great Smokies Assembly if at all possible. As the Grand Recorder of Indiana, I attended all the Annual Meetings of the Grand Bodies of Indiana in addition to all of the GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 37 special meeting over the State. As the Secretary and Recorder of my local Bodies in Logansport I attended all their Stated and Called Meetings. On all of my visitations for the General Grand Council, I was accompanied by Mrs. Shanteau and the Illustrious Grand Lecturer from Indiana, Lloyd W. Young. It was indeed a pleasure to represent the General Grand Council on these occasions, and I am only sorry I was not able to visit more of the jurisdictions. Fraternally submitted,
OWEN L. SHAN'l'EAU RECEIVED Gen. Gr. Prin. Cond. of Work
PROGRAM FOR 1972-1975 TRIENNIUM The following program for 1972-1975 was presented by Right Puissant Companion Owen L. Shanteau: Your General Grand Council Dais Officers have given much con sideration to a program we should put in operation for Cryptic Mason ry. A proposed program was mailed to each jurisdiction and to all General Grand Council Officers and Committee Chairmen. We have received numerous responses and some suggestions to abet the pro gram. After careful study, we herewith present what we feel you want the General Grand Council to do toward the improvement of Cryptic Masonry. The General Grand Council Officers will meet semi-annually for the purpose of discussing the progress of our program and to lay plans for the future of Cryptic Masonry. General Grand Council Officers will be assigned jurisdictions in the United States to visit each year of the Triennium. We must have representation at each Annual Assembly of all the Grand Councils. Outside the United States the General Grand Master's Special Representatives will attend the Annual Assemblies. The General Grand Council Dais Officers and the General Grand Hecorder will attend each Regional Conference. These Officers should not be expected to make these visitations at their own expense; they should receive compensation from the Gen eral Grand Council. There will be regular communication from the General Grand Master to all Officers, Committee Chairmen, and the Most Illustrious Grand Masters of the jurisdictions. This will require additional expense for stationery and postage. 38 PROCEEDINGS OF THE
The General Grand Master should have clerical assistance for this increased activity and should be allowed expenses for the General Grand Master's Office.
REGIONAL CONFERENCES The General Grand Council Dais Officers and the General Grand Recorder will attend each Conference. All Grand Council Officers in the region will be expected to attend. All Past Grand Council Officers will be urged to attend. All interested personnel will be welcome. These conferences shall be held annually as they have been during the past Triennium, in cooperation with Chapter and Commandery. If for some unknown reason the cooperative program should be dis continued, we will continue the Conferences on our own with the following suggested format: On the first day the Morning Session shall be devoted to Leader ship with the Regional Deputy General Grand Master presiding. This session will be followed by lunch. The Afternoon Session shall be devoted to Membership Develop ment with the Regional Deputy General Grand Master presiding. This is to be followed by a dinner with the ladies invited. On the second day there will be a panel program. The panel will be composed of the General Grand Council Dais Officers and the General Grand Recorder with the Regional Deputy General Grand Master acting as the Moderator.
PUBLICITY The Committee on Publicity will select an editor for a Quarterly Bulletin or Newsletter. This will be printed and mailed to all members of the General Grand Council and to the Most Illustrious Grand Master and Grand Recorder of each non-member jurisdiction. The Committee will make available guidelines for news releases to newspapers and magazines so that Masons and non-Masons will be more aware of Cryptic Masonry. The Committee on Publicity will have prepared brochures, visual aides, program suggestions, Officers' Handbooks, and tapes to be made available to each jurisdiction. If finances permit, .film strips shall have been made for the purpose of spreading Masonic Light and more particularly, the Light of Cryptic Masonry. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 39
What this Committee can and will accomplish depends on the amount of financial assistance we receive.
AWARDS Through the cooperation of each Jurisdiction, there shall be pre sented in each Jurisdiction: (1) a Certificate from the. General Grand Council to the Council having the largest increase in membership, (2) a Certificate from the General Grand Council to the Council hav ing the largest per cent of increase in membership, and (3) a Certif icate, plaque, or medal to a Cryptic Mason of the Year in each juris diction. The details of this program will be mailed to the Grand Recorder of each jurisdiction. It is hoped this program will be made a highlight in each jurisdiction and these Cryptic Masons of the Year will be given an honor seat at each succeeding Annual Assembly.
LEADERSHIP SEMINARS Each jurisdiction will hold a Leadership Seminar under the super vision of the Regional Deputy General Grand Master or the General Grand Master's Special Representative. There will be one day Seminars held annually for all Constituent Council Officers and interested Cryptic Masons. The format for the Seminars should be as follows: There will be conducted two separate sessions in the morning, one for Constituent Council Officers under the direction of the Grand Council Dais Officers on the subject of Leadership and one for Con stituent Council Recorders under the direction of the Grand Recorder on the subject of Recorder's duties and problems. These sessions to be followed by a lunch for all in attendance. The afternoon session will involve all Companions present and will be concerned with Membership Development under the direction of the State Membership Chairman or the Regional Deputy General Grand Master or the General Grand Master's Special Representative. A booklet on Leadership and Membership Development will be prepared and made available to all Companions.
RITUAL The Royal and Select Master Ritual and the Super Excellent Master Ritual shall be combined into one Ritual. We shall encourage all jurisdictions to make use of the General Grand Council Ritual, 40 PROCEEDINGS OF 'l'HE thus striving for uniformity in Cryptic Masonry Ritual and Cere- 1non1es. Each jurisdiction will be encouraged to confer the Super Excellent Master Degree at least once a year in a spectacular manner. We can receive much publicity for Cryptic Masonry by making a gala con ferral of the Super Excellent Master Degree.
GENERAL GRAND RECORDER'S OFFICE The General Grand Recorder's office should be the nerve center of the General Grand Council. The program will require extra work from this office and we should purchase the necessary equipment to operate efficiently. The archives of the General Grand Council are maintained and preserved in this office. An up-to-date mailing list of all members of the General Grand Council is maintained on addresso graph plates. These are available for any approved mailing. This office will be used for promotional purposes and its services will be available to all jurisdictions, as well as the General Grand Officers. The Committee on Aims and Purposes has suggested for the past several Trienniums that a program be motivated for the improve ment of Cryptic Masonry. Therefore, Companions, we, your Gen eral Grand Officers present this as an outline of a program for the 1972-1975 Triennium. What becomes of this program and how much of it we can institute depends on you. I am sure you have heard the story of the wise old man and the boy with a bird in his hand. The boy says, "I have a bird in my hand, is it dead or is it alive?" The wise old man answered him, "If I say it is alive you will close your hand and kill it; if I say it is dead you will open your hand and it will fly away, therefore, it is as you will." Companions, we have proposed a program and are willing to put it in operation, therefore, It is as you will! It is as you will! The following are some thoughts for the long range program for Cryptic Masonry. SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR 1976 Each jurisdictiOn in the United States is planning an observance to celebrate the bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence and we sincerely hope each Grand Council makes every effort to parti cipate in this program.
PHILAN'l'HROPIC PROJECT As a challenge for Cryptic Masonry and an opportunity for all Cryptic Masons to work together for a universal and benevolent cause, we would like to see some philanthropic project established. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 41
CRYPTIC LIBRARY A Cryptic Library to be located in the Central part of the United States. It should be so arranged to house the Grand Recorder's Office together with the archives of the General Grand Council. There could be a deposit made at the library when it is opened or dedicated and this deposit could then be opened 50 years hence. An annual pilgrimage could be made to the library each year with appro priate program arranged. The project of building a library and put ting it in operation would be a project each Cryptic Mason could participate in and it certainly would be a great asset to Cryptic Masons all over the world. Companions, we are fully aware that these items in the long range planning are but a dream, but with your help and your belief in your selves and Cryptic Masomy, they could become a reality. Thank you, Companions.
REPORT OF GENERAL GRAND STEWARD To the Most Puissant General Grand Master, Officers and Members of the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters International: I sincerely appreciated my appointment to this position by M. P. Verne W. Mokler and the recognition given to the Grand Council of Maine and New England area. It has been rewarding to me and I hope my efforts have promoted Cryptic Masonry. Masonic travel has always been my interest, so the job was a pleasme rather than a bmden. Las Vegas is my 7th Consecutive Triennial. In these last three years I have made 35 visits to Councils as a General Grand Council officer. Each year to the Grand Council of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont; and many constituent councils in the first three states. Have attended General Grand Regional meetings at Albany, New York, in 1970 and at Pitts field, Mass. in 19,71; the Grand Council of Indiana, Connecticut and Eastern Canada in 1971; the Grand Council of Rhode Island in 1972; York Rite Festivals in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts; and, have assisted in many installations. Two special trips, which have been reported in detail to om M.P Grand Master, are worthy of note here. The first on May 21, 1971 to Frederickton, New Brunswick to visit the Grand Council of Eastern Canada. This Grand Council has not joined om General Grand group but it appears that many are interested and by more attention and 42 PROCEEDINGS OF THE visits they might request membership. I was cordially received by many of my friends and by the Most Ill. Grand Master Wesley Davis as the representative of M.P. Verne W. Mokler. There was talk of a new Council being started, and a great interest in Cryptic Masonry. I am sure we encourage them to join with us. The second special visit was in April 1972 to the Grand Council of Rhode Island presided over by M.I. George H. Ostrander. Under his leadership that Grand Council made a gain of 41 members-the first since 1928: As he retired from office he read a resolution that a committee be appointed to prepare a resolution for admission into General Grand--a vote must be taken at the next annual assembly but its a good step forward. Congratulations to George Ostrander and other Cryptic workers. If Rhode Island were to join, it could be incentive for Connecticut next door to follow. There is also some excellent interest in Connecti cut where our General Grand Council idea was born. Many thanks for the privilege of serving. Fraternally submitted, ROGER W. STAPLES RECEIVED General Grand Steward
RHODE ISLAND REPORT Most Illustrious Companion George H. Ostrander, Junior Past Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Rhode Island, addressed the General Grand Council. He stated that for the first time in more than thirty years, his Grand Council had shown a gain in membership. It was his strong conviction that this was brought about through the unified efforts of all York Rite Bodies in his jurisdiction. He is a strong believer in unity. Companion Ostrander stated that in his address to the Grand Council of Rhode Island he recommended that they seek affiliation with the General Grand Council. He said this recommendation was made because he believed the time had come when all bodies of Masonry should be as strongly united as possible. It was his belief that action on this. recommendation to become a part of General Grand Council would be acted on at a Special Assembly scheduled for November 30, 1972. Companion Ostrander received loud applause following his remarks. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 43
REPORT OF JOHN HARRIS WATTS, G.G.M.S.R. NORTH CENTRAL REGION To the Most Puissant General Grand Master, Officers, and Members of the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, International: . Report for the North Central Region is submitted herewith as follows: During the Triennium now ending it has been my privilege to visit both the Grand Councils and Grand Chapters of Iowa, Nebra ska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, and the Grand Council of South Dakota. Some of these Grand Bodies were visited more than once. When appropriate, the greetings of the Gen eral Grand Council and General Grand Master were extended. I sin cerely regret not being able to accept all invitations received due to conflicts in dates. It was a particular pleasure to attend the "Homecoming" for the General Grand Master held in Casper, Wyoming, in the company of R. P. Ross J. Camblin and R P. James P. Irish, and our ladies. The look of surprise on the General Grand Master's face when he saw the automobile with Iowa license plates parked in front of the motel was well worth the trip. The North Central Regional Conference was held twice during the Triennium in Sioux Falls,- South Dakota. The general chairman in 1970 was Sir Knight Arthur H. Peterson, Department Commander. In 1971 M.E. Mark C. Morgan, District Deputy General Grand High Priest, and I served as general co-chairmen. We were honored to have the General Grand Master, General Grand Recorder, and General Grand Conductor of the Council with us in 1970, and the last two named Companions in 1971. The Council sessions were held in an informal manner, and many matters were discussed very frankly. One important outcome from these meetings was the decision on the part of most Grand Councils represented to discontinue paying for the housing of visiting guests, but to continue providing complimen tary banquet and luncheon tickets. I had the privilege of attending two sessions of the United Grand Imperial Council of the Red Cross of Constantine, and appreciated the courtesies accorded the office I held. The Grand Council of Iowa cooperated with the Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery to hold two All Iowa York Rite Days in Des Moines. In 1971 the day honored R.P. Companion Ross J. 44 PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Camblin, and R.P. Companion James P. Irish was the honoree in 1972. A large class of candidates was received each year. and this has stimulated considerable activity throughout the state in the constituent bodies, and is viewed with more favor in Iowa than "The Word." On June 20, 1970, Companion Ahmad Alaiabadi, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Iran, and a visit ing professor, was greeted as a Royal and Select Master in Gebal Council No. 5 of Ames, Iowa. The congratulations of the General Grand Master were conveyed to him, and he was presented with the apron of an Iowa Cryptic Mason as a remembrance of this event in his Masonic career. On behalf of the 7600 Cryptic Masons of Iowa, I wish to thank you, Verne, for the honor you bestowed upon Iowa by making this appointment. It has been a privilege and pleasure to have served under you, and, perhaps, contributed something to the furtherance of the Cryptic Rite. Fraternally submitted, JOHN HARRIS wA'l"l'S Special Representative to the RECEIVED North Central Conference
REPORT OF CHARLES AUGUST BATTIGE, G.G.M.S.R. To the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, International: COMPANIONS: I hereby submit my report for Honolulu Council No. 1 Royal and Select Masters, located at Honolulu, Hawaii. Of the twenty organizing members of Honolulu Council No. 1 Royal and Select Masters, three are still living, John B. Guard, J. Dickson Pratt and Walter L. McCleery. The membership as of Dec. 31, 1969 was 496, as of Dec. 31, 1970 529 and as of Dec: 31, 1971 was 559, and increase of 63 members in the three year period. Om attendence at meetings has picked up considerably this year, there seems to be renewed interest in Masonry, we also have many visitors from many jurisdictions. The Super Excellent Master Degree is conferred once a year in full form and the cast is very faithful in performing their assigned parts, many having filled the same stations for over ten years. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 45
Our receipts for the year 1971 were $2,372.01 and disbursements $1,296.22 showing a profit of $1,075. 79 enabling us to purchase some new costumes for Degree work. It has been a distinct pleasure to serve for the last three years, but due to my age I feel I must now tender my resignation, with regrets that I can no longer serve in this capacity. I recommend H. George Conger, KYCH to be my successor. Sincerely and fraternally, CHARLES AUGUST BA1'I'IGE, KYCH RECEIVED Representative in Hawaii
REPORT OF THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL REGION During the Triennium 1969-1972, I was able to visit the Grand Councils (and Grand Chapters) of Arkansas, Louisiana (twice), Kan sas, Missouri, and Oklahoma (three times) which comprise the South Central Region. In addition visits were made to the Grand Councils of Texas, New Mexico, Kentucky, Colorado and Iowa. It was a pleasure to represent the General Grand Master and General Grand Council in these visits, and at the latter three Grand Councils other General Grand Officers were present. A special meeting was in Kansas where I attended the organiza tion or charter meeting of the Order of Silver Trowel in Kansas, which has not had this Order until 1972. Regional Conferences were held at Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1970 and 1971 and a short Regional Conference at Pittsburg, Kansas in 1972. The first two were joint conferences with the Chapter and Command ery, the last with the Chapter only. With the cooperation of M E. Comp. A. J. Lewis, DDGGHP, we held the Chapter and Council conferences completely joint, and arranged the program to be of interest to Council and Chapter attend ees. Cooperation in the Chapter and Council programs is excellent in the Region and much of our discussion, problems and promotions is common to both bodies, and we believe the joint conference in this Region is very satisfactory. I appreciate the opportunity of serving the General Grand Coun cil, R & S M , International in this Region, and also appreciate the 46 PROCEEDINGS OF THE assistance of many Companions who contributed to the successful conferences. Zealously submitted, B. F. MANDLEBAUM RECEIVED Special Representative REPORT OF ROBERT L. KARNES, G.G.M.S.R Most Illustrious Companion Karnes reported on his activities in the Southwestern Region of the United States. He stated that he had visited each Grand Council in his region at least once during the last triennium, and had made individual reports to the General Grand Master following each such visitation. He commented on the large area in the Southwest and the number of miles required to travel over it. He believed that conditions are generally good in his area, and that the future looks bright for Cryptic Masonry. He said that every where he was well received and that the. office he represented was shown every courtesy and respect just as though the General Grand Master himself had been there. He believed that it was worthy of perpetuation. Companion Karnes stated that it was fortnnate that the jurisdictions in the Southwest · held their annual meetings of Grand Chapter, Grand Council, and Grand Commandery at the same time. He believed that in this way they enjoyed closer harmony and cooperation than could have been had in any other way. He stated that his counterparts in the General Grand Chapter and Grand Encampment worked with him in every way possible. When regional meetings were held, the chairmanship was rotated among them. He thanked the General Grand Master for the privilege of serving as his representative during the past triennium. RECEIVED REPORT OF EDWARD J. SKIBBY GENERAL GRAND MASTER'S SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE (Presented in Absentia) To the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters International: COMPANIONS: Pursuant to the guidelines set out by Charles K. A. McGaughey, Gen. Gr. Sec'y; Bruce H. Hunt, Gen. Gr. Rec.; and Paul C. Roden hauser, Gr. Rec. of the Gr. Encampment, I attended the Northwest Regional Meetings of the York Rite Grand Bodies held at Boise, Idaho, March 13-14, 1970, Billings, Montana, January 23-24, 1971, GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 47 and Spokane, Washington, January 15-16, 1972. The jurisdictions invited were Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado. The General Grand Council sections of these meetings were planned according to the established guidelines, as best we could. Those attending will be found in a more complete report filed with the General Grand Master. The first conference served as a pattern for the other two. A detailed report of these also has been filed with the General Grand Master. Your Special Representative emphasized the following topics: 1-Explanation of the symbolism of the degrees. 2-Improvement of the quality of the work. 3-Membership education. 4-Prevention of suspensions and REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON AIMS AND PURPOSES To the Most Puissant General Grand Master, Officers, and Companions of the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, International: Your Committee takes great pleasure in pointing out the Aims and Purposes of this august body of Masonry, the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, International. 48 PROCEEDINGS OF THE Our forefathers founded this General Grand Council for the pur pose of welding together the many Grand Councils and the Subord inate Councils, where no Grand Council existed, into a division of Freemasomy directed to the investigation and cultivation of the Cryptic Degrees. Earlier, Grand Councils meeting in a Convention of Royal and Select Masters had, for the first time, established the title of the Officers for the Grand and Subordinate Councils, had agreed that the meetings of the Council should be specifically designated as Assemblies, had determined the number of degrees in the Cryptic Rite and the order in which they were to be conferred, and had decided on the proper way to open and close a Council of Royal a:id Select Masters. But, these Conventions met with failure in their efforts to have the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States make the Council Degrees prerequisite to the Orders of Knighthood. These Conventions also viewed with trepidation the jurisdictional surrender of the Cryptic Degrees to the Grand Chapters in ir1any states. And so matters continued until August 24, 1880 in Detroit, Mich igan at a Convention of Royal and Select Masters it was "considered expedient, for the welfare and perpetuation of the Cryptic Rite and the government of the Councils of Royal and Select Masters, that a General Grand Council be organized-" THIS WAS AND STILL IS THE PURPOSE of the General Grand Council. And since that memorable day in August 1880 (and here I quote from the History of the Cryptic Rite) "The General Grand Council, as an organization, has greatly aided in the development of a uniform rite in many ways. Individual subordinate and Grand Councils, more or less isolated from each other by great distances would have had little opportunities for contact with their Companions in other juris dictions if left to, occasional fraternal intercourse, and the result would have been an individual and widely divergent expression of ritual, symbolic philosophy and government. The banding together of the various Grand Councils into a Gen eral Grand Council, bringing together, as it did, and continues to do, the leading workers from all parts of the country, unified their efforts and directed their energies, and to no small extent served to stem the tide of dissolution which threatened to engulf the Rite." GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 49 The aim of the General Grand Council is to continue to hold fast to that which has been entrusted to it and which it finds good. An other aim which has not been fully realized, is to have all Cryptic Masons represented in the General Grand Council. But, that too is being worked on as evidenced by the General Grand Master's report. In the ritual can be found the aim of every member of the Gen eral Grand Council, and you, my Companions, are the General Grand Council. When you presided over your Council, you were told the duties, or the aims of your Office. You remember what they are. Listen: Recite the ancient traditions Illustrate the moral principles of our Order Cherish the worthy And hold in due veneration the ancient landmarks. Each of you have memorized these lines, or, if you please, have learned them by heart. But have you instilled them in your heart? Have you really digested them and put them into practice. Let me urge you to review them and then let it be your aim to activate these important instructions. How we accomplish these aims demands individual effort as well as combined effort. The General Grand Council has various commit tees charged with their respective responsibilities whereby we can realize its aims. Each of us, as a committee of one, must make sure that our individual aims are brought to fruition. The success that the General Grand Council has had in taking its rightful place in the Great Masonic Family is the result of a con stancy of purpose. And, by its aim, "to sound the silver trump at early dawn and eve of day" for the good of the craft in general, and for Cryptic Masonry in particular, it will continue to be "a beauti ful piece of work" for any and all to inspect. Respectfully submitted, CHESTER A. WESTERDAHL HAROLD W. KEEP RECEIVED JOSEPH c. BRYAN, III 50 PROCEEDINGS OF THE REPORT OF WALDO I. POWELL, G.G.M.S.R. To the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, International: COMPANIONS: During this period I visited the Grand Council of New Jersey at three of their Annual Assemblies and assisted in the Installation of the new Grand Master. Also during this three-year period I visited the Grand Council of the District of Columbia, on two occasions. Have always been of assistance in Washington. Attended three of the Annual Assemblies of the Grand Council of New York. Also attended two of the receptions for newly install ed Grand Masters at a later date. These are held at various locations within the jurisdictions. Was present at three of the Annual Assemblies of the Grand Council of New Hampshire. These are now held in Concord, New Hampshire each year. And of course I attended all three of the Annual Assemblies of the Grand Council of Massachusetts. At these I now am an integral part. As we have only six past Grand Masters and one Presiding there is plenty for each one in attendance to participate in and usually two or three are unable to be present. Having six past Grand Masters, however, shows 18 years of active service. At each of the Grand Councils visited I brought the greetings of Most Puissant Verne W. Mokler's greeting together with the greet ings of the General Grand Council. I also attended the Order of the Silver Trowel at each of these Grand Assemblies and did likewise. In addition to the visits of the Grand Councils I have visited many of the Councils within the jurisdiction of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. As I have visited the Grand Council of Rhode Island for about twenty years I have come to know many of the Companions from that jurisidction. I have urged that they join the General Grand Council from time to time and I do believe that they now are consid ering this very seriously. A motion is before Their Grand Council and a decision will be reached at a January Assembly. It became my privilege to conduct the Northeast Regional Con ference at the Colonial Hilton Inn, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 51 October 15 and 16, 1971. This was a vety successful conference. One hundred and thirty-nine sat down to the banquet on Friday evening. This included twenty-nine women who were invited to accompany their husbands to the meeting and enjoy the beautiful scenery of our beautiful Berkshire Mountains which were at their peak on this particular weekend. The General Grand High Priest and The Grand Master of the Grand Encampment' were present. Also M.E. George Mason and Dr. Ward Ekas of the Commandery. These two Companions held respective positions as I did. A year previous M. E. Mason conducted a Conference in Albany and this October Dr. Ward Ekas conducts a similar Conference in Baltimore. I was present at Albany. To date I cannot state about the Confer ence at Baltimore. In Massachusetts we hold three summer outdoor assemblies for the purpose of receiving candidates and presenting the degree work. These are well represented and the boys have a great deal of fun. We receive about 100 candidates a year from these. After the degree work, which is held in the rooming, we have a luncheon. In the after noon we hold a baseball game and other sports and about 4:30 we sit down to a full New England Lobster meal. It is a great day for all. Fraternally submitted, RECEIVED WALDO I. POWELL TEXAS HEPORT The General Grand Master expressed his pleasure at having the privilege of receiving the Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Texas. He invited Most Illustrious Companion Allen J. O'Brien to come to the East and address the Companions. Most Illustrious Companion O'Brien stated that so far as he knew, he was the first Grand Master of the Grand Council of Texas to attend a triennia1 assembly of the General Grand Council. He stated that he was certainly pleased to be present, and was enjoying the sessions and the fellowship with other Council Masons. In jest, he said that the Companions expected him to tell some tall tales about Texas, but he assured the Companions that Texans were shy, retir ing, unassuming people, who preferred to let the beauties of the great state of Texas speak for themselves. His remarks were well received by the Companions present. 52 PROCEEDINGS OF THE REPORT OF THE CRYPTIC ROOM COMMITTEE To the iVlost Puissant General Grand Master, Officers and Companions of the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters,International: Your Cryptic Room Committee is happy to report on the progress made during the last Triennium period. We are saddened by the loss of one of our members, M.I.P.G.M. David I. Jones, of the Grand Council of the District of Columbia. M.I. Companion Jones will always be remembered by the beautiful Bible he presented to the Cryptic Room shortly before his death. It replaced the one that was badly damaged by water. It now rests on a beautiful purple cushion donated by M.P. Companion Verne W. Mokler, and is a most welcome addition to the room. As recommended in the report at Portland the Niches have been covered with % inch plywood, backed by 2 inch furring to provide an air space. The treated plywood was then covered with a 3 ply vinyl plastic known as "Pueblo,'' in an off white tone. The niches were in horrible condition due to dampness causing the plaster to keep falling making a most unsightly mess. The carpenter work was accomplished with the assistance of M.I.P.G.M. Edward W. Vansant of Maryland, and the balance of the work being done by your Chairman, who contributed many hours of hard physical labor. In the opinion of your Committee and those at the Memorial it is a most welcome refurbishment of this beautiful room. Other changes or replacements during the past 3 years include a new register ruled, bound and presented to the room by your Chair man a11d is i1ow in use. Name cards have been printed, laminated, mounted and placed in front of the picture of each of the M.P.P.G.G.M.'s, on the recom mendation of the Memorial guides who complained that they were often asked who were the men pictured in the niche. A special plate designates the present M.P.G.G.M. In fact there is a prepared name plate for the next two in line who are expected to advance. This was another personal contribution by your Chairman. Two of the recommendations made at Portland have not yet been accomplished. One was the re-making of the sound track. By omit ting inconsequential statements, eliminating the names of architects, builders etc., the text could be considerably shortened to give more GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 53 attention to the Masonic and Historical concept of the narrative. This should be done. The second is the air conditioning which is highly necessary in the humid climate of the Washington area. Adequate power is now avail able at the seventh floor level which was not the case 3 years ago. Up to date estimates have been procured and are attached to this report. One unfortunate note to report is that the recording mechanism has been out of order for nearly 2 months. This is due to the wearing out of an obsolete part which had to be specially made. If the present equipment has reached this stage of obsolescence, serious considera tion should be given to replacing the entire system, similar to that recently installed in the Royal Arch Room. It is much more compact, less complicated and performs the same function. The Cryptic Room is the show place of Cryptic Masonry to Masons of all Degrees and Orders, with their families and friends as well as the profane. The register will show the visitors to be from all over the world. It should be maintained in such a manner as to keep it comfortable and portray our Cryptic Room in the best possible manner. To this end we should all dedicate ourselves and somehow find the necessary funds for improvement and adequate regular upkeep. In closing let me speak for the Committee in thanking the employ ees of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial, especially M.I. Companion Marvin E. Fowler for help, guidance and considera tion afforded your Committee. We are also indebted for the excellent cooperation from the Officials of the General Grand Council, partic ularly of General Grand Recorder Bruce H. Hunt. We are happy to have been of service in the maintenance and beautification of this wonderful memorial and public display of our beloved Cryptic Rite of Freemasonry. May it always be kept "a beautiful piece of work." Zealously submitted, CYRIL H. YORK, Chairman DAVID I. JONES, (deceased) HOWARD K. HEINHARD'l' (deceased) RECEIVED MORRIS F. HEWI"Fl' ADDENDUM Most Illustrious Companion Cyril H. York, gave the following information about air conditioning as an addendum to his report. 54 PROCEEDINGS OF '!'HE He stated that he would not quote all of the figures, but would give the range of costs as they had been presented. He stated that three years ago an estimate was presented in the amount of $2,054.00. This estimate is out of date. He said that we now have a low estimate of $1,884.00, the next is $2, 750.00, and the next one is $3,095.00. He said that all of the estimates were for practically the same thing. Two of them have real good air conditioning, one is York, and the other comes in a pack. The motion to adopt the report, after being amended to refer it to the Finance Committee, was adopted as amended. [ADOPTED] REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TOPICAL REFERENCE Companion E. Guy Frizzell, Past Grand Master of the Grand Council of Tennessee, submitted the following report, which on his motion was adopted. To THE GENERAL GRAND CouNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS: COMPANIONS: Your Committee on Topical Reference to whom was referred the Address of M. P. General Grand Master, Verne W. Mokler, respect fully submits the following: That all matters of Necrology be referred to the Committee on Fraternal Dead. That all matters pertaining to Charters and Dispensations be referred to the Committee on Charters and Dispensation. That the appointments of Special Deputies and their reports be approved. That portion relating to Cryptic Bulletins be referred to the Com- mittees on Cryptic Publicity and Finance. That portion relating to Fraternal Courtesy be approved. That recommendation No. 3 be referred to the finance committee. That all other portions, not heretofore specifically referred be approved. Your committee commends Most Puissant General Grand Master Mokler on his dedicated devotion to the Cryptic Rite during his administration, and time he has given to the advancement of the Rite, despite health conditions in his family, including himself. His GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 55 devotion to Masonry in general and to the Cryptic Rite in particular should be an inspiration to all Council Masons everywhere. Fraternally submitted, WILL E. JOHNSON WELLAND A. HORN RAYMOND v. LOVE JULIUS J. RICHTER RECEIVED E. GUY FRIZZELL, Chairman REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CRYPTIC JURISPRUDENCE To the Most Puissant General Grand Master and the members of this General Grand Council: This Committee to which was referred the proposed amendments to the Constitution reports as follows: The proposed amendments were properly proposed and are in correct form to be acted upon by this body at this time. The Constitution states that it may be amended by a majority vote of the Constituent Grand Councils, the vote to be by Grand Councils, and each Grand Council shall be entitled to three votes and i10 more. It is the opinion of this Committee, however, that amendments could be adopted by a favorable vote of a majority of the members present, if they so desire, as the General Grand Council is a Soverign body and subject to the wishes of its members. After careful consideration of the proposed amendments, we have reached the conclusion that one section, namely Section 12, is of such importance to the future of Cryptic Masonry and this General Grand Council that it should be separately considered by this body. Section 12. Amend dues: Each Grand Council constituent of this General Grand Council shall pay the General Grand Recorder annually, twelve 0(12) cents for each Royal and Select Master in good standing on its rolls. In order to put this amendment on the floor for your considera- tion, we now move the adoption of Section 12. Motion duly seconded. Fraternally submitted, DONALD D. BouDEMAN C. ELLWOOD 8MYRK RECEIVED BENJAMIN T. SALMON 56 PROCEEDINGS OF THE Then followed a lengthy discussion of Section 12 which was con cerned directly with the amount of per capita to be paid by member Grand Councils. A motion was made by Companion McMurray L. Griffith, second ed by Alvin P. Knight, to amend the motion to 8¢. This motion was later withdrawn, with the consent of the second. Companion Robert S. Spencer, Grand Master of Michigan, stated that his jurisdiction had instructed the delegates not to vote for any increase above 6¢. Companion Roger W. Staples of Maine stated that his jurisdiction had issued similar instructions. Companion Robert S. Spencer moved to amend the Section to read 6¢, which was duly seconded by Companion John R. Stracener of Tennessee. There followed a very constructive discussion of why increased funds were needed by Companion Owen L. Shanteau and Companion J. R. Newman of Utah. Both Companions believed that the General Grand Council should adopt a substantial increase so that the image of Cryptic Masonry could be greatly improved. Companion C. DeJean Hercules of the District of Columbia, also discussed the need for an increase and moved to amend the Section to 7 ¢. The motion died for the want of a second. Deputy General Grand Master, Hoyt McClendon, and General Grand Marshal, John A. Mokler, also discussed the need for more funds and the plans of General Grand Council for increased activity with special emphasis on communications. Deputy General Grand Master McClendon, explained how the original amendment of 12¢ was computed. He related the income of the General Grand Council to that of the Gen eral Grand Chapter, and explained that we would be forced to charge four times as much if we hoped to obtain the same amount of money under existing conditions. All of the discussion was conducted in a most constructive and Masonic manner with all parties exercising great sincerity in presenting their different points of view. Every one's convictions were heard and considered by those in attendance. At length, the motion to amend for 6¢ was called for and was put to the General Grand Council for vote. A standing vote resulted in 87 votes for 6¢ and 73 votes opposed to 6¢. The motion was declared to have carried and that Section 12 of the proposed Constitution would be presented with the per capita figure of 6¢. M. P. Companion Donald D. Boudeman moved that the Con stitution as presented with the amended Section 12 at 6¢ be adopted as a whole. The motion was duly seconded. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 57 Most Illustrious Companion Arthur B. Miller of the District of Columbia, stated that he wished to discuss Section 14 before the above motion was acted upon. He moved that Section 14 be amended by striking out the words "working independently of any" in the third line, and "other branch of Masonry" in the fourth line be deleted; and that "this does not apply to Virginia or West Virginia" be appended to Section 14. The motion was duly seconded by Companion Joseph C. Hich mond of the District of Columbia. The motion was put by the General Grand Master and was declared adopted. The motion to adopt the Constitution as a whole as amended was called for, put to the Assembly and declared to have been adopted, as amended. Most Puissant Companion Boudeman then moved that the Heport of the Jurisprudence Committee as a whole be adopted. The motion was seconded, put to a vote and declared adopted. ADOPTED. A:FTERNOON SESSION On Monday afternoon, September 25, 1972, the General Grand Council officers were received in a body in the opening session of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International. Each officer was seated as nearly as possible with his counterpart in the General Grand Chapter. This type of reception was agreed to replace the individual introductions of both the General Grand Chapter and General Grand Council officers in their respective bodies. J. LUTHER JORDAN PRESIDES Most Excellent Companion J. Luther Jordan presided and receiv ed all of the distinguished guests. Companion Jordan was then the only living Past General Grand High Priest. He officially received Most Illustrious Companion Herbert J. Pfeufer, Sr. and thanked him for opening the doors in the jurisdiction of Nevada so that these sessions could be held. He next received the official delegation from the Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania, and requested them to be seated in the East. DISTINGUISHED GUESTS RECEIVED Most Excellent Companion Max Silverstone, First Grand Prin cipal of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Israel, was received in proper form. Most Excellent Companion Mark Morgan presented for introduction Sir Knight G. Wilbur Bell, Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America, who was accompanied by Sir Knight Roy W. Riegle, Deputy Grand Master; Sir Knight John B. Cottrell, Jr., Grand Captain General; and Sir Knight Paul C. Rodenhauser, Grand Recorder. . Most Excellent Companion A. J. Lewis presented Most Excellent Companion Allie S. Noble, Grand High Priest of Texas and J. R. Davenport, Grand Scribe of the Grand Chapter of Texas; and Most Excellent Companion Allen J. O'Brien, Past Grand High Priest and present Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Texas. Next, Knight Companion Robert W. Cauldwell, Grand Imperial Sovereign of the Red Cross of Constantine was received and accorded the honors due his station as the head of a contemporary ( 58) GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 59 Masonic body. Most Eminent Knight Arnold Chester White, Grand Master-General of the Convent General of the Knights of the York Cross of Honour, was duly presented and received. MAYOR OF LAS VEGAS RECEIVED Companion Alexander G. Wygard, presented the Honorable Oran K. Gragson, Mayor of the City of Las Vegas who was properly re ceived and accorded all honors due his station. Most Excellent Companion James C. Moseley presented Most Worshipful Brother Lloyd J. Gibson, Grand Master of Masons in Nevada. Companion Jordan stated that he was pleased to receive the No. 1 Mason in Nevada through whose courtesy we were meeting as Royal Arch Masons and Royal and Select Masters. Companion Jordan caused the public grand honors of Royal Arch Masonry to be accorded the Grand Master of Masons and directed that he be conducted to the East. ADDRESS OF MAYOR GRAGSON General Grand High Priest, Calvin A. Behle, presented the Mayor of Las Vegas by saying that we were happy that he was not only a Brother Master Mason, but a member of the York Rite Bodies as well. He was invited to address the assemblage. Mayor Gragson said it was a pleasure for him both as Mayor and as a Brother Mason to extend a sincere greeting to all who were here attending these meetings. He commended each one present on the work he was doing. He believed that the greatest satisfaction man can receive is knowing that their community, their state, that this United States of America and this world is a better place for all of us to live because you have done something to make it so. We all know that through Masonry we have made this world a little bit better place in which to live. He expressed the hope that these triennial sessions would be most productive, as well as enjoyable and pleasant for all. He offered the services of his office to any and all who might need them during their stay in Las Vegas. He expressed the hope that all would enjoy their visit and that they would come again. ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER Most Worshipful Brother Gibson stated that he too, was pleased to join the Mayor of Las Vegas in extending a cordial invitation to all to enjoy themselves while in their city. He said it was an honor for him to serve as Grand Master during the time. He hoped that the l I 60 PROCEEDINGS OF 'l'HE meetings would be harmonious and fruitful and concluded by saying, "Enjoy the town, and be careful." RESPONSE BY GENERAL GRAND KING SELBY Most Excellent Companion Selby stated that he was extremely pleased that the General Grand Chapter and General Grand Council International had accepted the gracious invitation three years ago to hold these triennials in the City of Las Vegas. He stated that he would be less than candid if he believed that all who attended these sessions came through purely Masonic zeal. He said that, like him self, there were many who were visiting Las Vegas for the first t'me. He said that all that we expected, all that we had hoped for, all that we had any reasonable right to expect had been most freely tendered to us and we are deeply appreciative. Companion Selby said in jest that it was rumored that some of the financial transactions engaged by some of the Companions had not been profitable. He assured the Mayor and the Grand Master that although they may not have heeded their every admonition, they were deeply appreciative of the courtesies received and that we would all look forward to returning again perhaps as Masons, perhaps as citizens. At this point the business of the joint meeting of the General Grand Chapter and General Grand Council came to an end. The General Grand High Priest reported on numerous activities he had enjoyed during the past triennium, including a trip to the Holy Land, wherein he retraced the steps of certain Companions of old. He described the visits to Anath, Tadmoor, and Damascus, as well as visits to the tombs of Cyrus, Artaxerxes, Darias, and other points of interest. CALL FROM LABOR The General Grand Master called the General Grand Council from labor until nine o'clock the following morning. SECOND DAY II II Promptly at 9:00 a.m. Most Puissant Companion Verne W. Mok ler called the General Grand Council to labor and called upon Right Puissant Companion Olin E. Lehman to pronounce the invocation. INVOCATION Gracious Father and Eternal Architect of the Universe, we are grateful to Thee this morning for the night's rest and for the oppor tunities for this new day. We pray that Thou will guide and direct us in all of our deliberations. May we be clear in mind, sound in body, follow Thy directions. We are grateful for the principles we have been tanght in our Cryptic Masonry. Help us to observe them. In Thy Name and for Thy sake, we pray. Amen. ELECTION OF OFFICERS The General Grand Master announced that the election of officers would be held promptly at 9:30 a.m. He announced the appointment of the following tellers: John A. Mokler, Chairman, Robert L. Karnes, Ben F. Mandlebaum, and Joseph C. Bryan, III. OHIO INVITATION Right Puissant Companion John H. Watts presented Most Illustrious Companion Wayne E. Walter, Past Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Ohio. Companion Walter was condncted to the East and invited to address the General Grand Council. He said: "On behalf to the Grand Council of Ohio, and our Grand Master, Stanley E. Moulton, it is my pleasure to present to you an invitation to have your triennial assembly in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, in 1975, and to assure you that we will do our best and everything we can to make your stay be pleasurable, enjoyable, and we hope, profitable." The General Grand Recorder read the following letter: ( 61) 62 PROCEEDINGS OF '!'HE August 30th, 1972 To the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, International. COMPANIONS: The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of the State of Ohio wishes to take this opportunity to extend to the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, International, its Greetings and Best Wishes upon the occasioi1 of the 31st Triennial Assembly which is being held in Las Vegas, Nevada. We hope that your Assem bly is a most interesting, pleasant, and profitable one. The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of the State of Ohio extends to the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, International, a cordial invitation to hold its 32nd Triennial Assembly in the City of Cleveland, Ohio, from September 28th to October 2nd, 1975, in conjunction with the 56th Triennial Convoca tion of the General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Inter national. We shall be very happy to welcome the members of the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, International, to the great State of Ohio on this occasion. Zealously and fraternally yours, STANLEY E. MOULTON, Grand Master GEORGE R. Fr'l'EZ, Grand Recorder It was regularly moved and seconded that the invitation to hold the next triennial assembly in Cleveland, Ohio, be accepted. Unanimously adopted RESOLUTION The following resolution was read by the General Grand Recorder: WHEREAS: The General Grand Council of Royal and Select Mas ters International is the only body dedicated to the furtherance of the Cryptic Rite through voluntary .association of Grand Councils, and WHEREAS: most of the Grand Councils of the Western Hemis phere are now affiliated with this Body and enjoy the benefits which we are now endea vol'ing to provide, and WHEREAS: the Grand Councils of Canada, Eastern; Canada, Ontario; Connecticut; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; Texas; GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 63 and Wisconsin are not presently participating in the activities of the General Grand Council, Now THEREFORE: be it resolved that we extend a most cordial and friendly invitation to these Grand Councils to join with us and become a part of the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters International to the end that we may unify our efforts to advance the interests of the Cryptic Rite. HOYT MCCLENDON, Deputy General Grand Master OWEN L. SHANTEAU, General Grand Principal Conductor of Work UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE RITE AND FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE To the General Grand Council: Your committee on Condition of the Rite submits the following report: Condit.ion of the Rite? The answer, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. It varies from state to state, district to district and leader to leader. Unfortunately, it becomes more apparent each year that the successor to a weak presiding officer does not automatically regain lost ground. A member of this committee serves as secretary of a national organization of Past Masters of the Cryptic Rite. Each year as it has for four decades a consistent gain in membership is reported. Yet he is concerned. What about the future? Half the people in this country were born after World War"IL How do they feel toward the Craft? Those of our generation were mostly drawn from Church-oriented families. What about our sons? Are they influenced by us or the "new" Church and school? We are certainly more lax than our parents and our young men are strangers to Gospel-oriented clergy. Are they the conformists we were with a built in respect for the structure of Freemasonry and its moral teachings? 64 PROCEEDINGS OF THE Generations who learned their Bible lessons by rote, accepted the Teachings, respected Authority and God, gave to the Cryptic Rite a reverence incompatible with today's thinking. Learning lessons for the Sunday School that was a "must" to us developed a ritual proficiency later in life. In the East at least we have what Spiro Agnew so ably described as the effete intellectual snobs. Preachers ashamed of the respectable "reverend," embarrassed by the word "Protesta11t," embracing wholeheartedly any union, shying away from anything "establish ment," using our money to sponsor revolutionary and a11archist causes, but eagerly retaining draft exemption, clergy discounts, tax exemption, etc. Sociologists have even succeeded in making what they call the "Protestant work ethic" a term of derision. Respectability based on accomplishments is not their thing. Our young-or at least the ones featured in news media-quote the mouthings of Carsons, Ralphs and Martins, as Protestant spokes men (!) fighting what our government and Craft supports. They live high on the hog doing it while praising a life-style of social and finan cial equality for all. We are sectarian-they think-and out of step. Who needs Freemasonry? Today? Pride in the work? The sloppy ritual so often heard today tells of the results of this erosion. A District Deputy Grand Master of our Rite at his homecoming stated: "90% of the officers in this district are unqualified. 60% don't know the work and depend on rituals in open Councils, and, what is worse, are too dumb to be embarrassed. They cheat the candidates with poor work." A harsh and unfair evaluation of his district by an embittered man. Don't bet on it. The report was received with applause. Asked permission to quote this evaluation without identifying the district, this popular "DD" wrote, "I am much amazed that the neophytic Select Master does not dash screaming out of his first meeting in the throes of malignant hyperemesis-never to be seen again. Maybe that is what does occur." GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 65 Is this the condition of the Rite in general? We hope not. We do have men coming back time and time again to witness poor work. There must be something right about the ritual to retain attendance. An odd-but satisfying-development in recent months is a rec ognition of the need of public knowledge of the Rite. The new generation doesn't automatically emulate their elders and that is the understatement of the year. To reach them, brethren in various parts of the country have come up with an original and not inexpensive approach. Sell the public on Freemasonry as we do soap. The New Orleans Times-Picayune ran a supplement of Free masonry recently that was paid for by members of the Craft. Of course, editorial describing the Craft has been featured in magazine articles, newspaper-items, etc., in the past and even in England on television, but this approach was a paid preprinted insert. Editorial matter used described the various bodies and their charitable works. A soft sell of the Fratemity. The Syracuse (N.Y.) Post-Standard, also owned by the Newhouse Newspapers, publishers of the New Orleans daily, ran a 20-page insert devoted to all Masonic bodies. Masons in this central New York State area contributed $11,000 to pay its costs. This was not subsidized by state bodies or a few "angels," but individual donations from Lodges, Chapters, etc., and members at the local level. Unaminity of effort in that area for once! Probably the newspaper planted the idea, but we doubt it. What ever the cause it doesn't detract from the efforts of bodies at the grass roots level in that area. The Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Journal in the Hudson Valley area of the same state, as a direct result of this insert, was approached and asked to prepare a similar insert for local bodies there. This definitely was not a sales pitch by the publication, but a desire by the Pough keepsie Masons to educate the public to who they were and what they stood for in the community. Incidentally, both of these New York areas fall far short of being classed WASP areas so hardly considered fertile ground for candidates. This Poughkeepsie publication is owned by the Spiedel News papers, based here in Nevada, so management will undoubtedly alert their other publications to this new "advertiser" in their market. 66 PROCEEDINGS OF THE Most of their other newspapers are based in the west so a nation-wide coverage by these inserts is possible. It is questionable if petitions result from these inserts in the manner of coupon returns from an insurance ad. It' will re-establish us in the public eye with the young people we can't reach through our own publications. With a membership in the Rite today drawn almost exclusively from the pre-World War II period we must get recognition or fade away. Our charitable deeds and handsome Temples are unimportant to youthful minds brought up in a day of government largess and brain-washed by liberal clergy and teachers. For a number of years the chairmen of this committee have mailed press releases to daily newspapers throughout North America draw ing attention to the Masonic recognition given a member of their community. In spite of a shrinkage of fraternal news in these papers we note no perceptible change in acceptance of these hand-outs. The conclusion is that recognition is acceptable as news and local meetings should be paid ads. We regret that many of these news papers consider us only as a paying client. This is a generalization as no two areas are the same. It is unfortunate that most of our publications are limited in appeal even to our own members. Perhaps this unusual-and to past thinking-unmasonic approach to public recognition through paid inserts is part of the "new thinking." This growing public-awareness and ritual slovenliness are incon sistent. Hopefully we will develop a consciousness of our image inside the lodgeroom as well as the selling of the public. Next we'll learn to sell the York Rite to the candidate. To summarize-condition of the Rite? Nothing wrong with the Rite-only badly handled by its friends. Zealously submitted, RECEIVED STANLEY w. WAKEFIELD REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS To the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters International: COMPANIONS: Your committee on Credentials report that it has examined the certificates filed with the Committee and report the following: GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 67 11 General Grand Officers; 2 Past General Grand Masters; 4 Representatives of the General Grand Master; 3 Representatives of the General Grand Master Abroad; 5 Representatives of Subordinate Councils, 5 being proxies; 38 Grand Masters, 10 being proxies; 36 Deputy Grand Masters, 10 being proxies; 31 Grand P.C.W., 18 being proxies; 148 Past Grand Masters. Total attendance without duplica tion-229. Fraternally submitted, CARL R. GREISEN, Chairman RICHARD H. TusAN'r F. M. LUMBARD RECEIVED EARLE D. WEBSTER GENERAL GRAND OFFICERS Verne W. Mokler, General Grand Master; Hoyt McClendon, Deputy General Grand Master; Owen L. Shanteau, General Grand P.C. of the Work; Charles F. Adams, General Grand Treasurer; Bruce H. Hunt, General Grand Recorder; Olin E. Lelunan, General Grand Chaplain; Andrew R. Sims, General Grand Captain of the Guard; James P, Irish, General Grand Conductor of the Council; John A. Mokler, General Grand Marshal; Roger W. Staples, General Grand Steward; Irvin B. Beckman, General Grand Sentinel, PAST GENERAL GRAND MASTERS Donald Dale Boudeman; Ellwood P. Smyrk. SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GENERAL GRAND MASTER Waldo I. Powell, Northeastern Region; Bernard F. Mandlebaum, South Central Region; John Hanis Watts, North Central Region; Robert L. Karnes, Southwestern Region SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES ABROAD OF THE GENERAL GRAND MASTER Alexander G. Wygard, Mexico; John W. R. Muller, Canal Zone; Wallace H. Morris, Okinawa, SUBORDINATE COUNCILS CANAL ZONE-John W. R. Muller, Proxy for I.M. TOKYO No, 1-Nohea 0. A. Peck, Proxy for I.M. SANKAKU No. 2-Nohea 0. A. Peck, Proxy for I.M. 68 PROCEEDINGS OF 1'HE CrrY OF MEXICO No. 2-Dr. Fedor M, Stefanovich, Proxy for LM.; Mino M. Covo, P.I.M.; Alexander G. Wygard, P.l.M. GRAND COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES ALABAMA-Troy J. Roberts, G,M.; Thomas W. Oliver, Proxy for D.G.M.; Lloyd D. Durden, G.P.C.W.; McMurray L. Griffith, P.G.M.; Ray B. Hartwell, P.G.M.; Emrys W. John, P.G.M.; Hoyt McClendon, P.G,M, ARIZONA-Paul Burch, D.G.M.; John H. Padgett, Proxy for G,P.C.W,; Estel W, Brooks, P.G.M.; Fred P. Misak, P.G.M.; Chester A. Westerdahl, P.G.M.; L. W, White, P.G.M.; Earl A, Spitler, P.G.M,; Olin E. Lehman, P.G.M. ARKANSAS-Glenn E. Ward, G.M,; Glenn E. Ward, Proxy for D.G.M.; Ormand B. Shaw, Proxy for G.P,C.W,; Earsel Allumbaugh, P.G.M,; Noble B. Jones, P.G.M. CALIFORNIA-C. Robert Beck, G.M.; George D. Yale, D,G,M.; Leonard L. Cutshall, G.P.C.W.; Frederick M. Jacobs, P.G.M.; Howard Gee, P.G.M,; Irvin B. Beckham, P,G.M.; Robert L. Karnes, P.G.M. COLORADO-Jesse E. Van Cleave, Proxy for G.M.; Charles R. Stott, Proxy for D.G.M.; Gaines S. Greene, P,G.M.; Ray H. Slay baugh, P,G.M.; L M. Cannon, P.G.M. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-C, DeJean Hercules, G.M.; Ernest c. Barker, D,G.M.; Ellis V. Gregory, Proxy for G.P.C.W.; Glenn L. Johnson, P.G.M.; Joseph C. Richmond, P.G.M.; Marion K, Warner, P.G.M.; John Adolph Hansclunann, P.G.M, FLORIDA-J. Frank Nettles, G.M.; Earl R. Allen, D,G.M.; J. Frank Nettles, Proxy for G.P.C.W. GEoRGIA-F. R. Hargrove, Jr., G.M.; F. R. Hargrove, Jr., Proxy for D.G.M.; F. R. Hargrove, Jr., Proxy for G.P.C.W.; J. R. Belflower, P.G.M.; Herman E. Freeman, P.G.M.; T. Evans Gates, P.G.M.; William J, Mobley, P,G.M.; James E. Moseley, P.G.M. GERMANY-William E. Smith, Proxy for G.M.; William E. Smith, Proxy for D.G.M.; William E. Smith, Proxy for G.P,C.W.; Walter E. Clayton, P.G.M.; Howard D. Larson, P.G,M.; William E. Smith, P.G.M.; Howard W. Van Scoy, Jr., P.G.M. IDAHO-Herbert Whitley, Proxy for G.M.; R. R. Fletcher, Proxy for D.G,M,; Emmette H. Spraker, G.P,C.W.; Francis E. Butterfield, P.G.M.; Merton L. Dawald, P.G.M,; C. Merton Winegar, P.G.M. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 69 ILLINOIS-Thomas F. McGifford, Sr., Proxy for G.M.; Thomas F. McGifford, Sr., D.G.M.; Thomas F. McGifford, Sr., Proxy for G.P.C.W.; Charles F. Davis, P.G.M.; Richard W. Farrall, P.G.M.; C. Warren Mayer, P.G.M.; Oliver I. Underwood, P.G.M.; Howard A. Larson, P.G.M.; Luther R. Smith, P.G.M. INDIANA-William E. Hepley, G.M.; Hobert L. Lowell, Proxy for D.G.M.; Floyd H. Haas, Jr., G.P.C.W.; John S. Drollinger, P.G.M.; Millard W. McConnell, P.G.M.; Robert A. Rogers, P.G.M.; H. Hanly Hammell, Jr., P.G.M.; Kenneth Poe, P.G.M.; Aaron Elliott, P.G.M.; Owen L. Shanteau, P.G.M. IowA-Richard L. Campbell, G.M.; Glenn E. Holmes, D.G.M.; Robert B. Howell, G.P.C.W.; J. Elliott Grayson, P.G.M.; J. Robert Hinebaugh, P.G.M.; John H. Watts, P.G.M.; James P. Irish, P.G.M. KANSAs-K. Maynard Curts, G.M.; K. Maynard Curts, Proxy for D.G.M.; Roy E. Gerber, G.P.C.W.; Stanley J. Kirk, P.G.M.; Gerald E. Longton, P.G.M.; Karl J. Baumgartner, P.G.M.; Hoy W. Riegle, P.G.M.; Lazarus Loeb, P.G.M.; Vernon D. Martin, P.G.M.; Allie R. Norman, P.G.M.; Donald J. Hayburn, P.G.M.; Will E. Johnson, P.G.M. KENTUCKY-Jack P. Hodges, G.M.; John R Harrelson, P.G.M.; J. C. Hicks, P.G.M.; Franklin H. Stewart, P.G.M.; William J. Netherton, P.G.M. LoursIANA-Benjamin F. Barron, G.M.; George N. Ricks, D.G.M.; Alvin P. Knight, Proxy for G.P.C.W.; Guy B. Gannaway, P.G.M.; J. Luther Jordan, P.G.M.; Alvin P. Knight, P.G.M.; Archie L. Sandifer, P.G.M.; Peter LaGuens, Jr., P.G.M. MAINE-Millard A. Whitney, Proxy for G.M.; Robley C. Wilson, Proxy for D.G.M.; Raymond W. Cunningham, Proxy for G.P.C.W.; Heginald F. Berry, P.G.M.; Earle D. Webster, P.G.M.; Hoger W. Staples, P.G.M. MARYLAND-James T. Middleton, Proxy for G.M.; James T. Middleton, Proxy for D.G.M.; James T. Middleton, G.P.C.W.; S. Flory Diehl, P.G.M.; Joseph C. Bryan, III, P.G.M.; Harry F. Luck abaugh, P.G.M.; Silas E. Simpson, P.G.M.; Samuel H. J. Womack, P.G.M.; Cyril H. York, P.G.M.; Ellwood P. Smyrk, P.G.M. MASSACHUSETTS-William L. Osterhout, Proxy for G.M.; Ed mund J. Outhouse, Proxy for D.G.M.; Edmund J. Outhouse, G.P. C.W.; Waldo I. Powell, P.G.M. 70 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MICHIGAN-Robert S. Spencer, G.M.; Richard G. Dean, D.G.M.; John Longo, G.P.C.W.; Leland C. Dennis, P.G.M.; Russell IL Kik.. stadt, P.G.M.; Royce E. Curlis, P.G.M.; Warren G. Major, P.G.M.; Charles P. Sheffield, P.G.M.; Donald D. Boudeman, P.G.M. MINNESOTA-Lewis L. Aten, G.M.; Lewis L. Aten, Proxy for D.G.M.; Edward Sandels, Proxy for G.P.C.W.; Edward Sandels, P.G.M.; Emil A. Wold, P.G.M. MISSISSIPPI-James M. Laughter, G.M.; Evan L. Fleming, Jr., D.G.M.; T. Olin Gore, P.G.M.; Sam Richardson, P.G.M. MISSOURI-Logan E. Wing, Jr., G.M.; Clyde McCrea, D.G.M.; Frank K. Roy, Jr., P.G.M.; Walter J. Bublitz, P.G.M.; Olin S. McDaniel, P.G.M.; Bruce H. Hunt, P.G.M. MONTANA-William A. Thaanum, Proxy for D.G.M.; William A. Thaanum, Proxy for G.P.C.W.; William A. Thaanum, P.G.M.; Haymond V. Love, P.G.M.; Andrew R Sims, P.G.M. NEBRASKA-Ralph H. Carleton, Proxy for G.M.; Carl H. Greisen, P.G.M.; Harold H. Thorn, P.G.M.; Louis V. Sylvester, P.G.M.; Warren D. Lichty, P.G.M.; Charles F. Adams, P.G.M. NEVADA-Herbert J. Pfeufer, G.M.; Nicholas Havrilla, D.G.M.; C. A. Carlson, Jr., P.G.M.; F. Y. Williams, P.G.M.; William E. Fitz gerald, P.G.M. NEW HAMPSHIRE-Francis M. White, G.M.; Charles H. Cheney, Proxy for D.G.M.; Charles H. Cheney, Proxy for G.P.C.W.; Gordon H. Baker, P.G.M.; Charles H. Cheney, P.G.M. NEW MEXICO-Lynn D. Hudgeons, G.M.; Charles Allen Lloyd Fletcher, D.G.M.; Harlan Morris, G.P.C.W.; Marvin J. Baker, P.G.M.; Julius J. Richter, P.G.M.; Phil Witherspoon, P.G.M. NEw YoRK-Sylvanus F. Nye, G.M.; Vincent D'Anza, D.G.M.; H. Handal! Kruger, G.P.C.W.; Albin F. Bruder, P.G.M.; Roy E. Van Delinder, P.G.M.; Haymon H. Roust, P.G.M. NORTH CAROLINA-James Henry Horne, G.M.; Robert L. Parker, D.G.M.; Hiram J. Casebolt, P.G.M.; B. Ralph Cato, P.G.M.; Robert L. Grubb, P.G.M. NOR'l'H DAKOTA-Delbert J. Miller, Proxy for G.M.; Delbert J. Miller, Proxy for D.G.M.; Delbert J. Miller, Proxy for G.P.C.W.; Delbert J. Miller, P.G.M.; Albert G. Tverberg, P.G.M. OKLAHOMA-Robert E. Fielden, G.M.; F. M. Lumbard, Proxy for D.G.M.; Greenwood LeFlore, Proxy for G.P.C.W.; F. M. Lum- I' GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 71 bard, P.G.M.; John C. Barnard, P.G.M.; Ben F. Mandlebanm, P.G.M.; 0. K. Taylor, P.G.M.; Robert H. Bibb, P.G.M.; George W. Wright, P.G.M. 0REGON-Ehner H.K. Dorr, G.M.; M. Patrick Dunn, D.G.M.; W. E. White, G.P.C.W.; A. Earle Horning, P.G.M.; Harold W. Keep, P.G.M.; Theodore C. Roake, P.G.M. PHILIPPINES-Wallace H. Morris, P.G.M. SOUTH DAKOTA-J. Erskine Thompson, G.M.; Fritz Clement, P.G.M. TENNESSEE-Ralph R. Tonkin, G.M.; David H. Vaughn, D.G.M.; John R. Stracener, Proxy for G.P.C.W.; E. Guy Frizzell, P.G.M.; Arch E. McClanahan, P.G.M.; John R. Stracener, P.G.M. UTAH-Jay R. Newman, G.M.; K. M. Neuschwander, D.G.M.; Durward M. Lowell, Proxy for G.P.C.W.; Laverne Bane, P.G.M.; Glen Chappell Ray, P.G.M.; C. Leander Prisk, P.G.M.; Ernest A. Lyon, P.G.M.; Paul B. Pickering, P.G.M. VERMONT-Arnold H. Anderson, G.M.; Roland J. Bishop, P.G.M;. Franklyn H. Churchill, P.G.M.; Welland S. Horn, P.G.M. WASHINGTON-Ralph H. Griffin, G.M.; Ralph H. Griffin, Proxy for D.G.M.; Robert P. Monroe, G.P.C.W.; Gilbert L. Kaseburg, P.G.M.; Vernon Parks, P.G.M.; Ceil M. Ward, P.G.M. WESTERN CANADA-0. Paul Thomas, G.M.; 0. Paul Thomas, Proxy for D.G.M.; 0. Paul Thomas, Proxy for G.P.C.W.; Andrew Gunning, P.G.M.; Adna C. Woods, P.G.M. WYOMING-John A. Mokler, Proxy for G.M.; John A. Mokler, Proxy for D.G.M.; John A. Mokler, Proxy for G.P.C.W.; John A. Mokler, P.G.M.; Verne W. Mokler, P.G.M. 72 PROCEEDINGS OF '!'HE MILEAGE AND PER DIEM ;:~~:i;;~. l.::~~~T·:-. ·::~~~.=~~ Hoyt McCkmdon. Birmingham, Ala.. 1,945 194.50 150.00 I 344.50 Owen L. Shanteau. Logansport, Ind.. . 2,066 206.60 150.00 I 356.60 Charles F. Adams ...... ·i Aurora, Neb.. 1,365 136.50 150.00 286.50 Bruce H. Hunt ...... ·I Kirksville, Mo.. 1,692 169.20 150.00 319.20 Olen E. Lehman. Gilbert, Ariz.. 292 29.20 150.00 I 179.20 Andrew H. Sims. Butte, Mont.. 916 91.60 , 150.00 I 241.60 James P. Irish. Altoona, Ia.. 1,514 151.40 150.00 I 301.40 John A. Mokler. Casper, Wyo.. 940 94.00 150.00 'I 244.00 Hoger W. Staples. Eliot, Me.. 2,885 288.50 150.00 438.50 Irvin B. Beckham ...... ·I Hot Springs, Ark.. 1,590 159.00 150.00 309.00 PAST GEN. GRANlJ MAS1'l~HS: Donald D. Boudeman. J{alamazoo, Mich .... I 1,941 194.10 150.00 344.10 C. Ellwood Smyrk .. Baltimore, Md ..... 1 2,538 253.80 150.00 403.80 COMMI'J"l'EE CHAIRMAN: Robert L. Knrnes. Montebello, Calif... 283 28.30 150.00 178.30 TOTALS. 20,907 $2,090.70 $2,100.00 $4,190.70 ELECTION OF OFFICERS Right Puissant Companion Olin E. Lehman offered the following resolution, which unanimously was adopted: RESOLUTION I move that we suspend the rules and advance Hoyt McClendon to General Grand Master and advance Owen L. Shanteau to Deputy General Grand Master; re-elect Charles F. Adams as General Grand Treasurer and re-elect Bmce H. Hunt as General Grand Recorder, and that these officers be elected by acclamation. The General Grand Master declared the officers named in the resolution unanimously elected. NOMINATIONS The General Grand Master announced that he would accept nom inations for the office of General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work. Right Illustrious Companion Edmund J. Outhouse placed in nomination the name of Most Illustrious Companion Waldo I. Powell, Past Grand Master of Massachusetts. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 73 Most Illustrious Companion Richard L. Campbell placed in nom ination the name of Most Illustrious Companion John Harris Watts, Past Grand Master of Iowa. Most Illustrious Companion Roy E. Van Delinder, Sr. placed in nomination the name of Most Illustrious Companion Sylvanus F. Nye, Grand Master of New York. Most Illustrious Companion Walter E. Clayton placed in nom ination the name of Most Illustrious Companion Phil Witherspoon, Past Grand Master of New Mexico. There being no further nominations, the General Grand Master declared nominations to be closed and directed the Companions to cast their ballots for General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work. After the ballots were collected the election was declared closed and the tellers were requested to retire, count the ballots, and report their findings. In due time, the tellers reported that there were 221 ballots cast, making 111 necessary for election. Most Illustrious Companion John Harris Watts received 167 votes; Most Illustrious Companion Waldo I. Powell, 35 votes; Most Illustrious Companion Sylvanus F. Nye, 12 votes; Most Illustrious Companion Phil Witherspoon, 3 votes; Most Illustrious Companion Robert F. Karnes, 3 votes; and Most Illustrious Andrew R. Sims, 1 vote. The General Grand Master declared Most Illustrious Companion John Hanis Watts duly elected General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work for the ensuing triennium. The General Grand Master discharged the tellers with the thanks of the General Grand Council. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL DEAD To the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters: As we gather in our Thirty-First Triennial Assembly here at Las Vegas, let us reverently pause in the midst of our deliberations, activ ities and work, in which we are now engaged, to pay tribute to our Fraternal Companions, who have received the final summons to that all perfect Celestial Council above where the Supreme Architect of the Universe forever presides. Since our last Triennial Assembly, the shadow of death has again entered our ranks and has silently removed many of our beloved Companions from their earthly toils and tasks. Their shades of life 74 PROCEEDINGS OF '!'HE have been quietly drawn. Tbis was not their eternal abiding place. Death was a natural act, the climax of earthly life. They have answered the summons and have gone home to eternal refreshment and rest. Although their work on earth has ended, it has been our fortune and privilege to have known them. We are indeed thankful to have been able to associate, deliberate and work with them. They have devoted long hours of their lives to our work with humility, sacrifice and love. Their efforts shall be felt and reflected in our Council Chambers indefinitely. Their memory shall linger with us. Their achievements should spur us on to higher endea vars. We mourn the passing of these Companions from our midst and we pray that their loved ones be ever guided and protected by the Lord Jesus. They have left with us the memories of their labors and their love. While these Companions have passed from mortal sight, the ties of friendship and brotherly love have been strengthened. May we, the living, honor and venerate their memory. Let us. in our minds eye look into the Secret Vault and see our Companions greeted by the outstretched arm of our Lord and Savior, accompanied by the words, "well done good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of Heaven." Their labors here on earth have been completed and they have passed through the Secret Vault to that "undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns." Vle know that soon we shall be called upon to pass through the Secret Vault, when death terminates our labor. What an incentive is this to an industrious use of our time and our faculties. May we, therefore, devote ourselves to the completion of their unfinished task. And now, we commit the souls of our beloved Companions to the loving care of our Savior, who died on the cross, that we might receive Eternal Life. "O Death, where is thy sting? 0 Grave, where is thy victory." (1 Cor. 15:55) Respectfully submitted, MERTON L. DAWALD RECEIVED RAY H. SLAYBAUGH The report concluded with a prayer by the Right Puissant General Grand Chaplain. "In these moments, our Father, we think of those, our departed Companions, who have gone on before us, we know many of them, GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 75 and we can see them as we saw them, we do know that they are in their eternal rest. Uphold them with Thy love, and may we too, look forward to the day when we too must lay down our working tools as they have laid down theirs, and that we can hear the welcome words 'well done, Thou good and faithful servant enter into the joy of Thy Lord.' Be with us we pray in these solemn moments. Amen." GRAND ENCAMPMENT Sir Knight G. Wilbur Bell, Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America, was presented to the East. Companion Bell spoke briefly about the responsibility each officer of the intemational Masonic Bodies has for the welfare of the future of Freemasonry in our land. He commented on the harmonions atti~ tude which existed at these triennials. He was grateful for the recog nition accorded the Grand Encampment by both the General Grand Chapter and the General Grand Council. He noted that all of the elective. officers of the Grand Encampment were in attendance with one exception, and he was on an assignment to represent the Grand Encampment at the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northem Jurisdiction. He expressed his personal appreciation to the General Grand Master and wished for him continued success in presiding over the General Grand Council. ADDHESS OF GENERAL GRAND CHAPLAIN WHAT ARE WE SEEING? Most Puissant General Grand Master, and Companions all: In the Gospel according to the writer Mark, a story is told in the 8th Chapter about people bringing a blind man to Jesus at Bethsaida, and they begged him to touch the man. Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Jesus took saliva and placed it on the man's eyes, then Jesus placed his hands on him and asked, "Can· you see anything?" r~rhe man answered, "I ca11 see men, but they look like trees walking around." Jesus again placed his hands on the man's eyes, and this time the man stared hard, and he was able to see everything clearly. I am wondering if we have been attempting to see things clearly, or have we been going around with partial vision. 76 PROCEEDINGS OF THE For a number of years we have been experiencing a decline in Masonic membership in many Grand Jurisdictions of Grand Lodges and in York Rite Masonry. We have been greatly concerned about these losses when they are tabulated. There has also been a growing concern by many of our members that we are not getting the profes sional men into our fraternity, as we would like to get. There are those who have said: "Our Fraternity is not getting its share of the candidate market." One of the reasons for the loss in membership is death, but a greater loss comes from suspensions for non-payment of dues. This latter cause calls for some serious thought and investigation. What is the cause for this loss? Have these brothers lost complete interest in Masonry, because they have become bored with our meet ings and our rituals, or weren't they given a solid Masonic education? It is easier to stay home with the family and watch television? Or didn't these brothers and companions get out of the fraternity what they had expected to get? In an article taken from the Royal Arch Masons of Iowa pnblica tion, the editor writes: "Although there are new factors to deal with in today's world, declining membership at this time is no new phe nomenon. A study of Masonic history is quite revealing. There were times when the Lodges had all they could do to process petitions for membership and spent all their time conferring degrees, almost to the exclusic)n of other important Masonic labors. Subsequent to World War II most Lodges were inundated by petitions for member ship. Many, too many, were accepted after superficial 'investiga tion' and were 'run through the mill'. For several years now Lodges all over the country have been paying the price for their relaxation of high standards for membership." We need to remember that Masonry has always had its peaks and valleys in membership. A large membership does not measure the structure of Masonry. Granted, we would like to see increases in membership, but our membership should be made up of a high quality of men based upon a good life. There was a time when most of the most respected men of any given community were members of the Craft. This is not necessarily true today. In any given community, are the leaders of the commun ity members of the Masonic Fraternity? The image of Masonry in any community is very important and it is one that we are going to have to re-create. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 77 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said: "You are like light for the whole world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. Nobody lights a lamp to put it under a bowl: instead he puts it on the lamp-stand, where it gives light for everyone in the house. In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and give praise to your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:14-16) (Good News for Modern Man) This statement of Jesus could very well apply to our beloved fraternity. We should let the Masonic light be shown in all of the areas in which we live. If we are at all interested in membership, and desh-e to get the professional man or any man into our fraternity, we should let our light shine. We are interested in making good men, better men, and we should never lose sight of that goal. When we dispense Masonic Light, we should do it humbly, but with honor and pride for our Fraternity. In the August 1966 issue of The Philalethes Magazine, Alphonse Cerza had written an article which he entitled: "How Much Can You Tell?" He stated that there are many things which Masons can tell their non-Masonic friends. First, there is usually the question asked by the non-Mason: "What is Freemasonry?" The short definition to answer this is : Freemasonry is a fraternal organization, religious in character, based on the principle of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man, which does charitable work in the community and among its members. Through its teachings and ceremonies seeks to make good men better men, thereby making the world a better place to live in. We should relate to the non-Mason that Freemasonry is a "vol untary" association of men. No one is invited to become a member. Masonry unlike college fraternities, or other fraternal organization or service clubs never has membership drives or a solicitation of any one to become a member. The prospective member must truly come of his own free will and accord, and that he seeks membership, because he has a high opinion of the Craft. We should illucidate to the non-Mason that Freemasonry is not a religion, although every Mason does affirm his belief in the exist ence of a Supreme Being. Freemasonry is neither sectarian nor theological, yet it believes that attainment of its ideals is best accom plished by laying a broad foundation of principles upon which men 78 PROCEEDINGS OF THE of every race, country, sect and opinion may unite. Freemasonry stands for the reverence and worship of God. To worship God is to adore Him, but the lodge is not a house of worship, although it is called a temple. Just as operative Masons labored to build soaring cathedrals in which to worship God more passionately and devotedly, so we as speculative Masons must under stand that Masonry builds the moral character of man. The Mason should be an active churchman, who gives gladly of his time and substance to promote "the work of the Kingdom of God." The Mason who is related to the church, or synagogue, or mosque, or temple is a part of the institution which has brought men up from the caves of darkness to the light of spiritual perception. The active Masonic churchman is one who does more to convince the non-Mason that Freemasonry does perform a spiritual mission, than the brother who tries to be active in every rite and related body, and who never fails to be on hand for every colorful parade or assem blage, but who never darkens the door of the church. Freemasonry is not a "secret society." A secret society is one that keeps its existence a secret and whose members do not make known their affiliation with the group. Freemasonry does not hide its exist ence. Its lodges meet in buildings which are located in prominent places on public streets; it announces its meetings in newspapers and magazines, and it engraves the words "Masonic Temple" on the building. Like most organizations it does have its "secrets." We can tell the non-Mason that each candidate takes part in the initiation, then is advanced to the second degree, and finally pro moted to the third degree. The non-Mason should be told that a candidate must learn certain parts of the degrees which he has taken in order to be promoted on to the next degree. You can tell the non Mason that a Mason can seek further light in Masonry by taking the York Rite or Scottish Rite, or both. He can be told that the basic ethical pl'inciples. exemplified in the ceremonies of the degrees are such as are accepted by all good men and true; they are based on the golden rule, tolerance towards all men; respect for one's family, charity towards all, and being true to God for his manifold blessings. Non-Masons may' wonder at the close bond which exists between Masons. There is this simple explanation: Masons are bound together by the deep and abiding knowledge that each of them, during the ceremonies of the degrees, has accepted certain high ethical standards GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 79 of conduct. These standards insure a bond of faith and confidence between Masons. Are we able to see that we have a great opportunity to disperse Masonic light, or are we going to grope around with impaired vision? Are we seeing men as trees walking, or are we letting our light be seen? If we are interested in keeping the membership we have, we must do something drastic sometimes to maintain the interest. We must keep our Lodges, Chapters, Councils and Commanderies healthy and strong. If our meetings are dnll, uninteresting and stagnant, something needs to be done. We need to present a challenge to our members, and stimulate the mind. Dr. Oliver S. Willham offered some very fine suggestions when he wrote for the Knight Templar Magazine several years ago. He summarized his statements in the following manner: "Is this order living up to its heritage? If not, we are not living up to our vows. No order can do very much unless it is in a healthy condition, and there are eight essential requirements for this, these being as follows: 1. It must be growing. 2. It must be doing something worthwhile for mankind in the commu11ity. 3. It must have prestige and this requires members who have prestige. 4. It must cooperate with other organizations working towards the same goals. 5. It must be modern and in tune with the times. G. It must have working members and officers of median age; old men tend to be too conservative, and young men are too dynamic. 7. It must be ruled by love and persuasion, not by force. 8. It must have the respect of the community for a job well done by its members. "Service is the rent we pay for the space we occupy in the world, and are we good renters?" There are some suggestions that we need to see, and study thor oughly. They are ways which we can get out of our present pessimistic dilemma. We should live our Masonry and make it vital in our present age: Dr. Thomas S. Hoy has written: "The principles of Freemasonry were formulated in response to a human need. To serve that human 80 PROCEEDINGS OF 1'HE need the principles created the form of Freemasonry. Are we losing sight of the human need we are supposed to serve as we become absorbed in perpetuating the forms? "Om Lodges (and I would like to add Chapters, Councils, and Commanderies) should be centers of inspiration in the interest of good will, of brotherliness. They should be powerhouses for the generation of the spirit that will enable men to become more vital and constructive forces in the life of the community. "Let us see to it then that they do not become just mills for the making of Masons; that they are not more concerned with the con ferring of degrees than the inculcation of the spirit of Freemasonry in the life of the candidate, and through him, in the life of the com munity." We must never lose sight of the fact that we are temple builders, human temple builders. We are building in the hearts and minds of men a solid and firm belief in God, and the Fatherhood of God. We must interpret to the world that there is a true brotherhood of man, where we can have understanding, understanding one with another. We are building upon the moral law which cannot be broken unless we want to destroy ourselves. We are building upon fair play as exemplified in the golden rule. We are building upon a belief that life will continue, and that we can look forward to everlasting life. In closing, I would like to quote W. Orville Kimmel, Grand Master of Pennsylvania: "In a world where freedom may be lost in any one generation, I do believe the trne work of a Mason, that of building a new temple in the hearts of man, is never finished. Like the mem bers of our Craft in its beginning, knowing that they might not live long enough to complete the cathedral they were building, they planned their work that others who followed might continue on the foundation they had laid, and that ultimately something of beauty would crown their efforts." "Freemasonry has a goal, a purpose and a place in the building of this new and ever' changing world. We must not deviate from our plumbline by changing with every blowing wind, but neither should we fear change if in s9 doing we become an instrument for the better ment of mankind." What are we seeing? Are we seeing just what we want to see? Are we seeing with impaired vision? Or are we seeing as the man Jesus healed-everything clearly? GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 81 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS To the General Grand Council Royal and Select Masters: COMPANIONS: The Committee on Charters and Dispensations wishes to report that through the efforts of Past Illustrious Masters William Webber and Alexander G. Wygard together with Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Robert L. Karnes, a new Council was formed at Tijuana, Mexico, under the name of Rey Salomon, trans lated King Solomon. The General Grand Recorder has the application for a Charter, made out in proper form, and we recommend that the Charter be granted. There is another Council which has been instituted in Guatemala City, Guatemala. We recommend that a Charter be given this Coun cil and that it be known as Guatemala City Council No. 1, provided that its papers, books, and records are found to be in proper order. This recommendation is made in order that these good Companions will not have to wait until the next triennial session to obtain approval of their application for a Charter. We heartily commend these hard working and zealous Compan ions for their labors. Zealously submitted, LAZARUS LOEB, Chairman Unanimously adopted AnNA C. Woons GENERAL GRAND MASTER COMMENDS General Grand Master Molker directed the General Grand Mar shal to present at the Altar Illustrious Companion William Webber. The General Grand Master stated that he had enjoyed corres pondence with Companion Webber and that he desired to take this opportunity to c6mmend him for his good work in the promotion of Cryptic Masonry in his area. He informed the Companions that in the space of twenty-four hours Illustrious Companion Webber trans lated the Super Excellent Master Degree Ritual from English into Spanish, so that it could be conferred upon a class of candidates the following day. This was clone first in Rey Salomon Council in Tijuana, Mexico, and again in Guatemala City Council in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Companion Webber is a Past Master of Mexico City Council No. 2 and for a number of years served as its Recorder. Com- 82 PROCEEDINGS OF THE panion Webber worked with the new councils under the direction of Illustrious Companion Alexander G. Wygard and with the complete approval of Most Puissant Companion Verne W. Mokler, so the General Grand Master stated. Companion Mokler commented on conditions in Mexico and Latin America by stating that he believed the Councils there would never be large in numbers, but would be strong in promoting the philosophy of Cryptic Masonry. He stated that he desired to commend, compliment, and thank Companion Webber for his work with these new councils and for his years of serv ice to Cryptic Masonry. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS To the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, International: COMPANIONS: Your Committee on Finance and Accounts has examined the reports of the General Grand Treasurer, the General Grand Recorder, and the Report of Audit made by Dale P. Craven, Certified Public Accountant of Kansas City, Missouri. We are happy to report that these reports are in good order, true and accurate, they are in agreement with each other in every respect, and reflect the true financial condition of the General Grand Council. Once again, this General Grand Council has enjoyed the zealous and faithful services of a great pair of faithful and trustworthy Work men in our business offices. We are grateful to them for their splendid devotion to their assigned tasks in our behalf. In accordance and compliance with your actions during previous sessions of this Grand Assembly and the various recommendations submitted for consideration by your elected General Grand Officers, we hereby submit and recon1mend the following budget or so much thereof that may be necessary for the Triennium commencing August 1, 1972 and ending July 31, 1975: Mileage and Per 'niem...... $4,200.00 rrriennial Expense ...... 1,000.00 General Grand Master's Travel Expense . . 10,000.00 General Grand Recorder's Travel Expense...... 2,700.00 General Grand Officers' Travel Expense, on Order of the General Grand Master. 2,000.00 General Grand Master's Regional Deputies Travel Expense, on Order of the General Grand Master . .... 6,300.00 General Grand Recorder's Salary . . 5,400.00 General Grand Recorder.'s Office: Clerical Assistance. 3,600.00 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 83 General Grand Treasurer's Salary. $900.00 De Molay Contribution to International Supreme Council. 900.00 George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Cryptic Iioom .. 500.00 Audit .. 200.00 Supplies .. 1,200.00 Office Rent. 600.00 Postage. 1,200.00 Printing of Proceedings. 2,200.00 Insurance. 300.00 Social Security Taxes . . 450.00 General Grand Master's Apron. 200.00 General Grand Master's Jewel. 300.00 Quarterly Bulletin. 900.00 Awards. 600.00 Telephone-Telegrams . .. 1,200.00 Flowers...... 300.00 Contingency Fund, on Order of the General Grand Master. 1,500.00 TOTAL. .. $48,650.00 Respectfully and zealously submitted, ROBERT L. KARNES, Chairman OLIVER I. UNDERWOOD ROYCE E. CURLIS MILLARD W. McCONNELL [ADOPTED] RAYMOND B. HARTWELL PRESENTATION OF ELECTED OFFI.CERS General Grand Master Mokler presented Companion Hoyt McClendon as the newly elected General Grand Master; Companion Owen L. Shanteau as Deputy General Grand Master; Companion John H. Watts, as General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work; Companion Charles F. Adams, General Grand Treasurer; Companion Bruce H. Hunt, General Grand Recorder. The General Grand Mas ter told the Companions that these were the officers together with those they might appoint and the representatives of the General Grand Master who would serve them for the ensuing triennium. He requested the Companions to give to these officers the same unselfish cooperation and service that they had given to him during the past triennium. He stated that he was sure that with the assistance of the various jurisdictions and the corps of officers who would serve with them, that much would be accomplished ahead. He asked the elected General Grand Master if he would care to address the Assembly. Companion McClendon responded by saying 84 PROCEEDINGS OF THE that it was with a humble heart that he accepted the office to which he had been elected. He said that he was not unmindful of the duties and responsibilities that devolved with that office. He stated that he would, to the best of his ability, perform the duties appertaining thereto. He stated that he would strive to improve the image of the General Grand Council by implementing as much of the long-range program as it would be possible for him to do. He expressed the hope that all Grand Councils would cooperate with him and his officers. He stated that he would strive to visit every Grand Council during the coming three years. He admitted that this might not be possible, but he would attend Regional meetings in every region. Again, he thanked the Companions for their confidence in him and promised to give his best to the betterment of Cryptic Masonry. The General Grand Master presented Companion Owen L. Shan teau as the newly elected Deputy General Grand Master and invited him to address the Companions. Companion Shanteau expressed his appreciation for the confidence the Companions exhibited toward him by electing him to the second highest office in their power to bestow. He stated that during the next three years he would do his best to support the program outlined to them yesterday. He said that he was aware that in many jurisdictions the Grand Council was overshadowed by Grand Chapters and Grand Commanderies. He told the Companions that it was his hope that Cryptic Masonry could be elevated to a position of equality with all other segments of the York Rite. He wanted everyone to be just as proud of the Council as they were of the Chapter or the Commandery. He stated that it would require a great deal of work on the part of everyone to accomp lish all the goals that had been established. He urged each one present to go home and do everything he could to promote the good name of Cryptic Masonry. He suggested that if we worked hard, we night become the leaders rather than the followers. He pledged his best endeavors toward these goals, and ag·ain thanked the Companions for their confidenc"l in him. The General Grand Master presented Companion John Harris Watts as the newly elected General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work and invited him to make any comments he cared to say. He pledged his wholehearted support to the program of the General Grand Council and to do whatever he could to fulfill the duties of the office to which he had been elected. He expressed confidence that during the coming three years every member of the Council would hold his head erect and be proud that he was a Cryptic Mason. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 85 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REGISTRATION Most Illustrious Companion Frank K. Roy, Jr. reported as chair man of the committee on registration that the committee did not function other than to offer their services to the credentials com mittee. He stated that this was the report of his committee. GREETINGS FROM ENGLAND AND WALES Right Puissant Companion Charles F. Adams brought the greet ings of Lt. Col. M. G. Edwardes, Right Illustrious Grand Recorder of the Grand Council of England and Wales. Companion Adams stated Col. Edwardes held a number of secretarial posts in the Masonic structure of England and Wales, and that he was a highly respected member of the Fraternity. Companion Adams stated that it was a pleasant Masonic exper ience to make these various Fraternal contacts in London. He urged any who might be traveling in Europe to make it a point to contact the Masonic offices in London. He stated that he was happy to bring the greetings of the Grand Council of Eng-land and Wales to this Grand Assembly LATIN AMERICAN REPORT Illustrious Companion Alexander G. Wygard was presented by Most Puissant Companion Mokler as one of the strong York Hite leaders south of the border. He referred to the many years of devoted service Companion Wygard had rendered to both Capitular and Cryptic Masonry. Companion Wygard stated that it had been his pleasure to serve both the General Grand Chapter and General Grand Council not only in Mexico, but south of the Mexican border, particularly in Guatemala. He referred to the difficulties under which they labored at times and indicated that this condition gave them strength to continue working for the York Rite of Freemasonry. He believed that the Chapters and Councils both in Mexico and Guatemala were prospering and would continue to do so. Companion Wygard inform ed the Companions that it was necessary for them to work in both the English and Spanish languages. He referred to M. P. John B. Phelps, who had inspired the Companions in Mexico to translate the ritual into Spanish. He stated that the Councils would operate in either English or Spanish, depending on the majority of the Compan ions present. This is something they were accustomed to, but would perhaps seem strange to other jurisdictions. 86 PROCEEDINGS OF THE Illustrious Companion Wygard said that although there were a sufficient number of Councils in Mexico to qualify them for a Grand Council, he wanted it distinctly understood that at the present time they did not want a Grand Council. He said they were perfectly content to serve under the leadership of the General Grand Council. He was appreciative of the recognition that had been granted him personally, and for the offers of assistance that had been made to the Councils in Latin America. He expressed appreciation for this oppor tunity to report on conditions in Latin America. APPOINTMENTS The General. Grand Master asked the General Grand Recorder to read the list of appointments of the General Grand Master elect. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS INTERNATIONAL 1972-1975 ELECTED GENERAL GRAND OFFICERS HOYT MCCLENDON...... General Grand Master 5672 Tenth Ave. South, Birmingham, Alabama 35222 OWEN L. SHANTEAU ...... Deputy General Grand Master Box 628, Logansport, Indiana 46947 JOHN HARRIS WAT'l'S ...... General Grand P. C. of the Work Box 155, Grand Junction, Iowa 50107 CHARLES F. ADAMS...... General Grand Treasurer Box 167, Aurora, Nebraska 68818 BRUCE H. HUNT. . ... General Grand Recorder Box 188, Kirksville, Missouri 63501 APPOINTED GENERAL GRAND OFFICERS HIRAM J. CASEBOLT. . .. General Grand Captain of the Guard 107 Longview Drive, Raleigh, N. C. 27610 A. EARLE HORNING . . ... General Grand Conductor of the Council 1941 E. First Ave., Albany, Oregon 97321 MILTON L. FEGENBUSH. . .. General Grand Marshal 828 S. 80th St., Birmingham, Alabama 35206 T. OLIN GORE, JR...... General Grand Steward P.O. Box 147, Water Valley, Mississippi 38965 BENJAMIN T. SALMON. . . General Grand Sentinel 4110 Palisades Road, San Diego, California 92116 OLIVER HOWELL HARRIS ...... General Grand Chaplain 6816 - 48th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 87 REGIONAL DEPUTY GENERAL GRAND MASTERS JOSEPH C. BRYAN, III...... Northeastern Region 24 Archwood Ave., Glen Burnie, Md. 21061 E. LESLIE WEBB, JR.. . . . Southeastern Region 709 Jones Ave., Maryville, Tenn. 37801 WILLIAM H. HARMON. . .. East Central Region P.O. Box 68, Cheboygan, Michigan 49721 ALVIN P. KNIGHT...... South Central Region 219 Carter Drive, West Monroe, La. 71291 LOUIS v. SYLVESTER...... North Central Region 801 S. 52nd St., Omaha, Nebraska 68106 JOHN P. HALLIWELL, JR...... Northwestern Region ·Box 1192, Pocatello, Idaho 83201 · MARVIN J. BAKER...... Southwestern Region Box 3742, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES ABROAD OF THE GENERAL GRAND MASTER EDWIN A. p AI,MER . .. Alaska Box 41214, Spenard, Alaska 99503 HAROLD KENT...... Hawaii 1451 Chialoke St., Honolulu, Hawaii 96821 ALEXANDER G. WYGARD...... Mexico Baltimore 84, Mexico City 18, D.F. Mexico WILLIAM E. SMITH, JR...... Germany Hq TASCOM, DCSSVC, Real Estate Br., APO New York 09058 RICHARD H. KINSEY ...... Canal Zone P.O. Box 97, Balboa, Canal Zone LLOYD 0. HAIG. .... Guam P.O. Box 955, Agana, Guam WALLACE H. MORRIS. . . Okinawa U.S. Army Eng. Dist., Okinawa, APO San Francisco, Ca. 96331 FLOYD J. ROBERTSON...... Japan U.S. Army Proc. Agcy., APO San Francisco, Ca. 96503 STANDING COMMITTEES CRYPTIC JURISPRUDENCE JOHN B. PHELPS, Chairman Emeritus, Fairhavens Retirement Home, 201 Curtiss Parkway, Miami Springs, Florida 33166 DONALD D. BouDEMAN, Chairman, 5030 Merryview Drive, Kala mazoo, Michigan 49001 88 PROCEEDINGS OF THE JOHN M. LI'lvl'LEFIELD, 432 Turner St., Auburn, Maine 04210 c. ELLWOOD SMYRK, 104 w. University Parkway, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 VERNE W. MOKLER, P.O. Box 1, Casper, Wyoming 82601 Ross J. CAMELIN, P.O. Box 307, Atlantic, Iowa 50022 EMRYS W. JOHN, 5516-lOth Ave. So., Birmingham, Alabama 35222 FINANCE AND AccouN'l'S MILLARD W. McCONNELL, Chairman, R.R. 7, Lafayette, Indiana 47901 RAY B. HARTWELL, 1926 Ryders Lane, Mobile, Alabama 36605 OLIVER I. UNDERWOOD, 1853-5lst St., Rock Island, Illinois 61201 ROYCE E. CuRLis, P.O. Box 536, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783 DONALDS. NrcoLL, 1651 West.ridge Place, Casper Wyoming 82601 PUBLICITY JoHN R. STRACENER, Chairman, 1614 Glenhaven Dr., Murfrees boro, Tennessee 37130 CHARLES L. CAMPBELL, 2812-8th St., Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401 CEIL M. WARD, 8017 Meridian Ave. No., Seattle, Washington 98103 S. FLORY DIEHL, 11505 Carroll Court, Upper Marlboro, Md. 20870 JAMES G. WRIGHT, 500 East Silver St., Knightstown, Indiana 46148 CREDEN'l'IALS AND REGISTRATION JAMES E. MOSELEY, Chairman, 811 Mulberry St., Macon, Georgia 31201 THOMAS w. OLIVER, 1525-32nd St., Birmingham, Alabama 35218 DAVID W. BROCK, 3108 Corydon Pike, New Albany, Indiana 47150 WARREN G. MAJOR, 243 Schroder Rd., Centerville, Michigan 49032 JACK P. HODGES, P.O. Box 1182, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101 F. M. LUMBARD, P.O. Box 1037, Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401 OLIN S. McDANIEL, 117 East School St., Bonne Terre, Mo. 63628 STATE OF THE RITE AND FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE BEN F. MANDLEBAUM, Chairman, 1537 s. Hickory, Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74003 HARRY J. GUY, 3163 Florence Villa St., Winter Haven, Florida 33882 LEE W. HARRIS, P.O. Box 209, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 89 ROBER'!' L. KARNES, 621 Keenen St., Montebello, California 90640 JOHN P. HALLIWELL, JR., P.O. Box 1192, Pocatello, Idaho 83201 SPECIAL COMMITTEES FRATERNAL DEAD OLIN E. LEHMAN, Rt. 1, Box 4, Gilbert, Arizona 85234 KENNETH C. JOHNSON, 309 Center St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 W. NEIL BOGAN, 222 Calhoun St., West Point, Mississippi 39773 ROBER'!' L. GRUBB, 1616 Brandon Road, Charlotte, N. C. 28207 TOPICAL REFERENCE E. GUY FRIZZELL, Chairman, P.O. Box 1071, Knoxville, Tennessee 37901 RAYMOND V. LovE, 203 No. Crystal, Butte, Montana 59701 WILLIAM E. JOHNSON, R.F.D. No. 3, Hutchinson, Kansas 67501 JULIUS J. RICHTER, 2009 Virginia N.E., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 WELLAND S. HORN, RFD, Brandon, Vermont 05733 YORK RI'l'E COORDINA'l'ION LONZO POPE, Chairman, P.O. Box 279, Albany, Georgia 31701 LYMAN E. SMITH, 1740 Lackey St., Helena, Montana 59601 HERBER'!' T. WHITE, 643 Omaha National Bank, Omaha, Nebra- ska 68102 A. J. LEWIS, 439 Riverside Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana 71010 CLARENCE K. JONES, 1775 Circle Drive, Reno, Nevada 89502 V!Sl'!'ORS D. PETER LAGUENS, JR., Chairman, 333 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La. 70130 EDWARD R. JOHNSON, 2124 Cedar St., Pueblo, Colo. 81004 E. PAUL MAR/TIN, P.O. Box 154, Waynesville, North Carolina 28786 C. LEANDER PRISK, 2066 Yale Ave., Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 THOMAS W. MANN, 7103-3rd Ave. South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206 AIMS AND PURPOSES WILLIAM J. NETHERTON, Chairman, 211 So. 5th St., Louisville, Ky. 40202 90 PROCEEDINGS OF THE D. PETER LAGUENS, JR., 333 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La. 70130 Coy H. DUKE, P.O. Box 216, Nashville, Tennessee 37302 ROGER w. STAPLES, 31 Pleasant St., Eliot, Maine 03903 CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS STANLEY W. WAKEFIELD, Chairman, 41 Amherst Dr., Hastings on Hudson, New York 10706 A. GRANT BURLEIGH, 1680 Gilmore Ave., Winona, Minnesota 55987 FRANK W. BALCOMB, 4 Prospect St., Peabody, Massachusetts, 01960 EARLE D. WEBSTER, 415 Congress St., Portland, Maine 04111 BENJAMIN T. SALMON, 4110 Palisades Rd., San Diego, California 92116 CRYPTIC HISTORY AND PROMOTION HAROLD V. B. VooRms, 105 New England Ave., Apt. 2B, Summit, N. J. 07901 D. D. WILLIAMS, 211 N. Pearl St., Natchez, Mississippi 38965 JOHN R. HARROLSON, RFD a, Marion, Kentucky 42064 RI'l'UAL AND/OR WORK RICHARD H. KERR, 911 W. 12th St., Rolla, Missouri 65401 w ALDO I. POWELL, RFD Lincoln, Massachusetts 01773 JOHN A. MOKLER, P. 0. Box 1, Casper, Wyoming 82601 TROY J. ROBERTS, 7012-4th Ave. S., Birmingham, Alabama 35206 THE CRYPTIC ROOM CYRIL H. YoRic, Chairman, 503 Greenbrier Dr., Silver Springs, Maryland 20910 MARVIN E. FOWLER, 1904 White Oaks Dr., Alexandria, Virginia 22306 EDWARD w. VANSANT, Hillcrest, Millington, Maryland 21651 MORRIS F. HEWITT, 4201 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 TIME AND PLACE JOHN H. W AT"l'S, Chairman, Box 155, Grand Junction, Iowa 50107 Roy W. RIEGLE, Suite 1, Palace Building, Emporia, Kansas 66801 J. R. BELFLOWER, Route 3, Tifton, Georgia 31794 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 91 RESOLUTION OF THANKS Right Puissant Companion Owen L. Shanteau offered the follow ing resolution: As the final session of the Thirty-first Triennial Assembly draws to a close, we are more and more aware of the wonderful spirit of fraternalism and Masonic hospitality exhibited, and extended to us by the Companions of the great State of Nevada. To these Compan' ions we extend our heartfelt thanks for the many courtesies, fine entertainment and generous hospitality we have received at their hands. The arraugements fot our comfort and convenience represents a tremendous amount of planning and effort on the part of the host Companions. From our point of view, every detail has been carefully planned and executed. We shall return to our homes with many pleasant memories of the great Thirty-first Triennial Assembly and our sojourn in the City of Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world. Fraternally submitted, [ADOPTED] ALL GENERAL GRAND OFFICERS REPORT ON THE CANAL ZONE General Grand Recorder Hunt presented Illustrious Companion John W. R. Muller, who served as the General Grand Master's Special Representative in the Canal Zone for a number of years. Companion Muller had returned to Florida and Illustrious Companion Richard H. Kinsey had been designated to fill his unexpired term. Companion Muller addressed the General Grand Council. Companion Muller stated that he received the commission as Special Representative in the Canal Zone about a month before he retired. He then recommended Companion Kinsey who was named to that post. He referred to Companion Kinsey as a very active Freemason who was a Thirty-third degree member of the Scottish Rite, a Past Pote~tate of the Shrine and active in all phases of Free masonry. He commented on a statement that had been made about the Council taking a back seat. He believed he could place it in the front seat by saying that the Council charter in the Canal Zone is the oldest Masonic charter in the Canal Zone. It predates the Lodge charters, one was first a green Lodge and later a Blue Lodge. He stated that the Canal Zone Council was now celebrating its sixtieth anniversary. He stated that the Chapter was only two days behind because the Chapter was chartered only two days after the Council 92 PROCEEDINGS OP '!'HE was chartered more than sixty years ago. The oldest Lodge in the Canal Zone originally worked under a charter from the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and for this reason was referred to as a "Green Lodge." Later a charter was received from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. It was at this point that we say it "turned Blue." He thanked the General Grand Master for this opportunity to address the General Grand Council. The General Grand Master thanked Companion Muller for his interesting report. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VISITORS Most Illustrions Companion C. A. "Dutch" Carlson, gave the following report as chairman of the committee on visitors: Most Puissant General Grand Master, I find our work has all been done for us. All of our visitors have been presented. We had only one official notice and that was to the effect that Knight Com panion Robert Cauldwell, Grand Imperial Soverign of the Red Cross of Constantine, would be in attendance. I am happy to report that all of our visitors have been taken care of. We believe that they have been cared for to the best of our ability. Fraternally submitted, RECEIVED c. A. "DUTCH" CARLSON CLOSING The General Grand Master announced that the business of the Thirty-first Triennial Assembly had been completed with the excep tion of the public installation of officers which would be held jointly with the General Grand Chapter at 5:45 p.m. on Wednedsay, Sep tember 27. He called upon Right Puissant Companion Olin E. Leh men to pronounce the benediction. BENEDICTION Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for these days we have had together for the inspiration, for the challenges we have had brought to us, help us that we may be mindful as we go back to our Grand Councils that we go back with enthusiasm and carry the message of our Cryptic Masonry. And now, as we go, may we go and find peace that passeth all understanding. Amen. The General Grand Master declared the Thirty-fast Triennial Assembly duly closed in ample form. APPENDIX 11 II TRIENNIAL BANQUET Beginning promptly at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, a joint Triennial Banquet of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons Intemational and the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters Intemational was held in the Space Center of the Sahara Hotel, with more than one thousand Companions and ladies in attendence. The program included an invocation by the Rev. Companion A. D. Leon Gray, General Grand Chaplain of the General Grand Chapter and a benediction by the Rev. Companion Olin E. Lehman, General Grand Chaplain of the General Grand Conncil. During the banquet the ladies and Companions were treated to the music of the Roving Minstrels. After the dinner the Valley High School Band with vocal accompaniment entertained the assemblage. The General Grand Chapter made numerous presentations of gold and silver awards as well as certificates of recognition to various Grand and General Grand Officers. Two of the gold medal honorees were present. Companion W. Clement Stone of Illinois, who received the 1972 recognition, and Companion Chester A. Lauck, known throughout the world as Lum of Lum and Abner, was present as the 1970 honoree. LADIES OF THE GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL Left to Right: Mrs. McClendon, Mrs. Shanteau, Mrs. Watts, Mrs. Ada1ns, Mrs. Hunt and 1\1rs. Gardner. ( 93) 94 PROCEEDINGS OF '!'HE Most Puissant Companion Verne W. Mokler assisted in presiding to bring greetings to all from the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters International. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS A joint public installation of General Grand Officers of the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters International and the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International was held at 5:45 p.m. in the Space Center of the Sahara Hotel. Most Puissant Companion Donald D. Boudeman, assisted by Most Illus trious Companion Troy Jackson Roberts as General Grand Marshal installed the officers of the General Grand Council. The Council officers were interspersed with corresponding officers of the General Grand Chap ter who were installed by Most Excellent Companion Calvin A. Behle. The Rev. Companion Drollinger commenced the ceremonies by invoking the divine blessing upon the pur poses of this installation ceremony. Most Puissant Compan ion Boudeman asked the General Grand Master elect to kneel at the Altar while the remaining officers arose and held their right hand over their 11earts, to assume the oath of office. Each General Grand Officer was in turn administered a charge by the installing offi cer for the conduct of his station during the coming triennium. The installing officer stated that on the FATHER AND SON previous day seven new of John A. Mokler, General Grand Marshal; fices were created in the Verne W. Mokler, General Grand Master. General Grand Council. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 95 These offices were Regional Deputy General Grand Masters who would serve at the pleasure of the incumbent General Grand Master. He asked the General Grand Marshal to present these who v.ere present for installation. These four officers were the first ever to be installed in the General Grand Council. It was stated that the other three would be installed at some future date. PRESENTATION OF JEWEL TO P.G.G.M. MOKLER Most Puissant Companion C. Ellwood Smyrk, Past General Grand Master addressed Most Puissant Companion Verne W. Mokler as the Junior Past General Grand Master. Mrs. Margaret Phinney, daughter of Most Puissant Companion Mokler assisted with the presentation of the Past General Grand Master's jewel by fastening it arnund his neck. Companion Smyrk stated that this jewel did not indicate the many years of service Companion Mokler had so grac iously given to Cryptic Masonry, nor did it indicate that his period of service was over. He stated that Companion Mokler was now in a position to continue by giving greater service than ever before. He wished for him continued health and many years of activity. Most Puissant Companion Mokler expressed his sincere appre ciation for this honor which had just been bestowed upon him. He expressed his gratitude for the understanding and assistance everyone Margaret Mokler Phinney assists PGGM Srnyrh present her father, PGGM Verne W. Mohler, a jewel. 96 PROCEEDINGS OF '!'HE had given him the past three years and for their many kind expres sions during his illness and that of Mrs. Mokler. PRESENTATION OF JEWEL TO GENEHAL GHAND MASTER McCLENDON General Grand Hecorder, Bruce H. Hunt, requested permission to be among the first to address Companion McClendon as Most Puissant General Grand Master. He presented the newly installed General Grand Master with a ceremonial jewel containing the nine arches so significant to Cryptic Masonry and the mosiac pavement symbolic of life's good and evil. He expressed the hope that Com panion McClendon would wear this jewel on those occasions when it would be more suitable than the heavy collar worn when in full dress. He hoped that Companion McClendon would accept the jewel with the respect and esteem of his companions and treasure it as a memento of this occasion. He stated that it was to become the permanent property of the General Grand Master to have and to hold from this moment on. AT THE TRIENNIAL The Shanteaus, the McClendons and the Hornings. Companion McClendon expressed his appreciation for the gift of this jewel. He stated that he would treasure it and that it would be worn on those occasions when he would appear as the General Grand Master and where the collar and apron would not be as appropriate. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 97 PRESENTATION OF GAVEL Most Illustrious Companion Thomas W. Oliver, Grand Recorder of the Grand Council of Alabama, made the following presentation to General Grand Master McClendon: "Most Puissant General Grand Master, your Companions in the State of Alabama are very proud of you. When we knew that you would ascend to this exalted position we looked around to see if we could find an article suitable to your station. We therefore, came up with the idea of presenting you with a shittim wood gavel an as emblem of authority of your office. We are happy to present it to you knowing that it will be used with moderation and decorum. The inscription, I will not read at the present time. Receive it with our congratulations.'' General Grand Master McClendon said, "Thank you Companion Tom. I shall certainly cherish this as long as I live and will keep it in my archives with 1ny many mementos. Thank: you sir." GENERAL GRAND MASTER'S ACCEPTANCE ADDRESS General Grand Master McClendon thanked Past General Grand Master Boudeman for acting as installing officer and for the superb job he did. He stated that he knew he had de voted a great deal of time and thought to the prep aration of this unusual but fine installation cere mony. He commented on how deeply he appreciat ed the installation cere- inony. He addressed his Com panions, their ladies and friends, by saying that this would be a moment BUSINESS AS USUAL ous day in his life. He General Grand Recorder Bruce H. Hunt, and General Grand Council Secretary, Mrs. Wanda said that he and all of Gardner in Sahara Iiotel (Jffice. the General Grand Officers had pledged themselves to try to improve the image of the General Grand Council. He said that they were going to do their best to fulfill their duties. He stated that he was not going to impose on the time of the Companions to 98 PROCEEDINGS OF THE enumerate all of the plans and various programs they had for the coming triennium, but would see that they were informed about all of them as time went on. He expressed his appreciation to the Com panions of the General Grand Council for elevating him to the highest office in Cryptic Masonry. CONCLUSION OF INSTALLATION CEREMONY There followed several presentations and brief addresses by officers and members of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International which properly should appear in the proceedings of that International Body. The entire joint ceremony was closed at an early hour. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 99 SUBORDINATE COUNCILS UNDER JURISDICTION OF THE GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL R&SM INTERNATIONAL RECORDERS ALASKA ANCHORAGE CouNCIL No. 1 LOREN c. KAUFMAN, 6312 Collins Way, Anchorage, 99502 ARTIC CouNCIL No. 2, FAIRBANKS Roy A. A. LARSON, 405 Noble St., Fairbanks 99701 CANAL ZONE CANAL ZONE COUNCIL No. 1 NOLAN W. CREEKMORE, P.O. Box 2015, Balboa, Canal Zone CUBA ISLAND CouNCIL No. 1 Officers unknown and Council dormant GUATEMALA GUATEMALA CITY CouNCIL No. 1 DR. JOHANNES M. VAN BEUSEKOM, Apdo. Postal 627, Guatemala City HAWAII HONOLULU COUNCIL No. 1 H. GEORGE CoNGER, 1227 Makiki St., - Masonic Temple, Hono- lulu 96814 ' JAPAN TOKYO COUNCIL No. 1 MYRON C. BE·rrENCOURT, Comptroller Directorate, Hq. U.S. Army Japan, APO San Francisco 96343 SANKAKU COUNCIL No. 2 GENE K. MILLER, address unknown 100 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEXICO CITY OF MExico CouNCIL No. 2 GREGORIO JAIME DE ANDA, c/o Dr. Gonzalez Martinez 180-301, Mexico 4, D.F., Mexico MONTERREY CouNcIL No. 3 J. B. CUMMINGS, Apartado 384, Monterrey, N.L. Mexico BAJA CALIFORNIA CouNcIL No. 4 ANTONIO ESCAMILLA M., Av. Pasotr Ramos, 1944 Apartado 1083, Mexicali, B. C., Mexico REY SALOMON COUNCIL No. 5 WILLIAM WEBBER, 5335 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, California, 92037 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 101 MEMBERS GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS INTERNATIONAL ALABAMA (}RAND OFFICERS G.M. 'rroy J. Itoberts, 7012 Fourth Ave. South, l3ir1ningham, Ala. 35206 D.G.M. Walter K. Collins, 8329 N. 6th Ave., Birmingham, Ala. 35206 G.P.C.W. Loyd D. Durden, 507 South Edgewood Drive, Dothan, Ala. 36301 G.R. 'I'homas W. Oliver, Box 2822-A, Birmingham, Ala. 35212 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1933-Hoyt McClcndon, 5672 'renth Ave. South, T:3irminghan1, Ala. 35222 1945-Walter F'. Estes, 227 Devon Drive, 13irmingham, Ala., 35209 1954-0scar L. I,edbetter, 225 I-<.:. 19th St., Anniston, Ala. 36201 1958-Charles L. Carnpbell, 2812 Eighth St., Tuscaloosa, Ala. 35401 1959-:Emrys W. John, 5516 'l\~nth Ave. South, Bir1ningha1n, Ala. 35222 1960-8. Grady Fullerton, 7903 Fairdale Lane, Houston, Texas 77042 1963-Ray Brown Hartwell, 1926 Ryders Lane, Mobile, Ala, 36605 1965-Milton I.,, Fegenbush, 828 South 80th St., l3inningham, Ala. 35206 1966-Arthur I-I. Dailey, 907 'l~hirteenth St. North, Lanett, Ala. 36863 1967-Luther }~.Stephens, 1109 Sixth Ave., Gadsden, Ala. 35901 1968-Ray l~utledge, Rt. 4, Box 256, Jasper, Ala. 35501 1969--D. Shelby Vaughn, 2606 Bonita Circle, S.W., Huntsville, Ala. 35801 1970-·Charles D. Miller, 2561 Morningside Dr., Mobile, Ala 36605 1971--McMurray J_,, Griffith, Box 31126, l3irmingham, Ala 35222 ARIZONA GRAND OFFICERS G.M. G. Melvin Reese, 345 W. Monroe, Phoenix, Ariz. 85003 D.G.M. Paul Burch, 405 Twenty-third Ave., Yuma, Ariz 85364 G.P.C.W. William L. Jenney, Box 673, Sierra Vista, Ai·iz. 85635 G.R. John H. Padgett, 1510 W. Roma Ave., Phoenix, Ariz. 85015 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1929-Nelson C. l3ledsoe, P. 0. ]3ox 1990, Tucson, Ariz. 85702 1933-Clarence V. c;ulley, P. (), Box 3485, Phoenix, Ariz. 85030 1942-Joseph A. l'~. Ivey, J:>. 0. 13ox 1488, rrucson, Ariz. 85702 1945-Gordon W. Hoopman, P. 0. Box 68, San Diego, Calif. 1947-Harvey F. •rate, 2715 E. 5th St., Tucson, Ariz. 85716 1948-Chester A. \'Vesterdahl, 4224 N. 1st Ave,, Phoenix, Ariz. 85013 1950-Gerald I. Craig, 10930 Santa Fe l)r., Sun City, Ariz. 85351 1954-Nathan D. Marker, 3302 N. 17th Drive, Phoenix, Ariz. 85015 1959-Alva N. Anderson, 904 E. Whitten Ave., Phoenix, Ariz. 85014 102 PROCEEDINGS OF '!'HE 1961-Estel W. Brooks, 4755 N. 54th Ave., Phoenix, Ariz. 85031 1962-Franklyn E. Brown, P. 0. Box 749, Prescott, Ariz. 86301 1963-John 13. Prater, 2935 E. Drachman, Tuscon, Ariz. 85716 1965-0lin F~. Lehman, Rt. 1, Box 4, Gilbert, Ariz. 85234 1966-Fred Phillip Misak, 924 ~I'enth Ave., Safford, Ariz. 85546 1967-J_,, W. White, Box 620, Somerton, Ariz. 85350 1968·-Vii:gil W. Balzer, 5756 E. Lee, Tucson, Ariz. 85716 1969-Frank A. Williams, 1885 E. Apache, Tempe, Ariz. 85281 1970---Earl A. Spitler, 502 Mesa Dr., Prescott, Ariz. 86301 1971-G. Melvin Reese, 345 W. Monroe, Phoenix, Ariz. 85003 ARKANSAS GRAND 0F1''ICEHS G.M. Glenn E. Ward, 22 Crape Myrtle, Van Buren, Ark. 72956 D.G.M. Roland E. Darrow, 715 Skyline Dr., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 G.P.C.W. Jesse J!~d. Springs, P.O. Box 2311, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901 G.R. Ormand B. Shaw, P.O. Box 487, Ft. Smith, Ark. 72901 PAST CXRAND MAsTgns 1938-Francis J. Scully, 16 Conway Blvd., Hot Springs, Ark. 71901 1942-H. H. Matlock, 1002 !{ichard St., Hot Springs, Ark. 71901 1943-T. L. Blankinship, 6804 Talmage Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72204 1945-J. D. McCloy, Jr., Monticello, Ark. 71655 1946-Ray N. Boyle, Malvern, Ark. 72104 1947-Walter C. Hickman, 516 Fairfax 'I'err., Little Rock, Ark. 73304 1955-Leslie M. Greene, Siloam Springs, Ark. 72761 1956-Wn1. H. Lambert, Coxen Hole, l{oatan, The Bay Islands, Honduras, C.A. 1957-Leahmond W. Vi/illiams, Box 105, Osceola, Ark. 72370 1959-J. Troy Monroe, 1315 Pecan St., Texarkana, Ark. 75501 1961-Paul l~. Butler, 113 S. Jefferson St., l~l Dorado, Ark. 71730 1962-Donald McCluney, Rector, Ark. 72461 1963-Houston A. Brian, 315 W. Grand, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901 -Ormand B. Shaw, P. 0. Box 487, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901 1964-Earsel Allun1baugh, 905 S. "A", l~ogers, Ark. 72756 1965-W. Jean J.,a'.nier, 1806 Grant St., Malvern, Ark. 72104 1966-Donaldson H. Sloat, Jr., Box 764, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901 1967-William H. Greenwood, 7704 Dollarway, Pine I3luff, Ark. 71601 1968-Jack B. Donham, 700 Scott St., Little Rock, Ark. 72201 1969-J. Harold Smith, 105 Glover, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901 1970··--Kermit J.,. Dodson, Box 656, Blytheville 72315 1971-Noble B. Jones, Rt. 2, Box 313, Bentonville, Ark. 72712 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 103 CALIFORNIA GRAND OFFICERS G.M. C. Ilobert Beck, 21416 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, Calif. 92651 D.G.M. George D. Yale, P.O. Box No. 164, Quincy, Calif. 95971 G.P.C.W. Leonard l.i. Cutshall, 400 E. Pedregosa St., Villa "J", Santa Barbara, Calif. 93103 G.H. Wm. C. Leeson, 25 Van Ness Ave., Suite 423, San Francisco, Calif. 94102 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1940-Roscoe G. Hewitt, 2414 Bonnie l3rae, Santa Ana, Calif. 92706 1943-Frederick M. Jacobs, 3721 Lankershin1 Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90028 1950-Leo J. Wilson, 11807 Hacienda Drive, Sun City, Ariz. 85351 1951-John H. Ii.obinson, 126 College Way, Auburn, Calif. 95603 1955-J. Fred Helms, 1411 Poplar St., Oakdale, California 95361 1956-I{obert R. Ruchti, 4230 California Ave., Long Beach, Calif. 90807 1957-Howard Gee, 184 B. St., Vallejo, Calif. 94590 1959-Emmett H. Ernst, 111 Westgate Dr., San Francisco, Calif. 94127 1960-Robert L. Karnes, 621 N. Keenan St., Montebello, Calif. 90640 1961-Irvin B. Beckman, 1244 S. 5th St., Alhan1bra, Calif. 91801 1962-Arch Bradshaw, 1981 Golden Circle Dr., Escondido, Calif. 92025 1964-Eggert Rohwer, 201 Rancho Way, Woodland, Calif. 95695 1965-A. F. Johnson, 15549 S. Budlong Pl. Apt. 10. Gardena, Calif. 90247 1967-Leonard Hooper, 337 S. I.incoln Pl., Apt. B, Monrovia, Calif. 91016 1968-Arthur B. Ledbette1·, 1701 Meadow J.. ane, Visalia, Calif. 93277 1969-George C. IIolstein, 203 E. Normal Ave., Fresno, Calif. 93705 1970-·Benjamin T. Salmon, 4110 Palisades ltd., San Diego, Calif. 92116 1971-Charles G. Hulse, Box 645, Sutter Creek, Calif. 95685 COLORADO GRAND OFFICERS G.M. John C. Sullard, 4903 Pinon Dr. Bow Mar, Littleton, Colo. 80120 D.G.M. Byron E. Thady, 1128 N. Custer Ave., Colorado Springs, Colo. 80903 G.P.C.W. Wilson C. Moulton, P.O. Box 89, Alamosa, Colo. 81101 G.R. Jesse E. Van Cleave, 770 Masonic Temple Bldg., 161.4 ¥lelton St., Denve1-, Colo. 80202 PAS1' GRAND MASTI 1955-Clarke A. Coffin, 666 Twenty~second St., Apt. 8, Boulder, Colo. 80302 1957-Roy E. Rockwell, 814 Carson Ave., La Junta, Colo. 81050 1958-Earl C. Slayton, 1395 Elm St., l)enver, Colo. 80220 1959-Milford T£. Shields, I'.0. Box 1217, J)urango, Colo. 81302 1961-Harry I~. Palmer, Cedaredge, Colo. 81413 1962-Carl J. Baesemann, 3091 W. 38th Ave., Denver, Colo. 80211 1963-V1/illia1n C. Myers, 348 Villa Vista, Sterling, Colo. 80751 1964-Ralph F. Burress, Box 327, or 639 Grand Ave., I)elta, Colo. 81416 1965-li:dward R. Johnson, 2124 Cedar St., Pueblo, Colo. 81004 1966-Irving M. Cannon, 2415 VV. 20th St. Rd., Greeley, Colo. 80631 1967-G-ifford S. Sorenson, 2101 S. l~merson St., Denver, Colo. 80210 1968-Ilay H. Slaybaugh, 2 Friendship J_,ane, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80904 1969-Ilalph W. Bishop, 1010 Nineteenth Ave., Golden, Colo. 80401 1970-·--Paul W. Heath, 1602 Lexington l~d., Pueblo, Colo. 81001 1971-Gaines S. Greene, 2424 S. Leyden St., Denver, Colo. 80222 DELAWARE GRAND OFFICERS G.M. A. Warren Wheatley, 220 E. Market St., Georgeto\vn, Del. 19947 D.G.M. James L. Crouse, It.F.D. 1, Box 18, Hartley, Del. 19953 G.P.C.W. James M. Johnson, I-t.F.D. 2, Kennett Square, Pa. 19348 G.R. Lawrence B. Jones, 2400 Milltown, Rd., Wilmington, Del. 19808 PAST GHAND MASTERS 1931-Herman H. Hanson, 340 N. liradford St., Dover, Del. 19901 1937-'l'hon1as R. Saunders, 3603 Tatnall St., Wilmington, Del. 19802 1941-George S. Buhl, Millsboro, Del. 19966 1943-William H. (~antweJI, 309 Irving Dr., Wihnington, Del. 19802 1949-M. Haswell Pierce, Milford, Del. 19963 1950-Walter L. Conaway, R.F.D., Seaford, Del. 19973 1954-Irvin R. Murray, Georgetown, Del. 19947 1955-Ho\vard G. Barlow, 2305 W. 18th St., Wilmington, l)el. 19802 1957-J. lienry McDonnell, 77 Shady Lane Ave., TJover, Del. 19901 1959-Percy V\T. C:-ardner, Wyoming, Del. 19934 1960-Alfred E. Yeaton, 133 W. State St., Kennett Square, Pa. 19348 1961-F. Irving C1'0w, 400 I•~aulk Rd., Apt. 1-C 3, Wilmington, Del.19803 1962-Charles E. Green, 20 W. Lea Blvd., Wilmington, Del. 19802 1963-Emerson M. Keeler, Georgetown, Del. 19947 1964-Raymond A. Howard, 10 Ilidgeland I-Zd., Wihnington, Del. 19803 1965--John J. McClearman, 204 Lotus St., Dover, Del. 19901 1966-Chester C. Coffin, R.F.D. 3, Box 708, Milford, Del. 19963 1967-Rhey H. S1nith, 915 E. Division St., Dover, Del. 19901 1968-Warren Ii. Gray, 208 Miner St., West Chester, Pa. 19380 1969-C. Ray Scarborough, R.F.D. 1, l3ox 407-A, I)over, Del. 19901 1970··-Ernest H. Martyn, 8 Valley Terr., Apt. 7, Wilmington, Del. 19802 1971-··--Samuel A. Wise, R.F.D. 1, Box 337-B, Dover, Del. 19901 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 105 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GRAND 01.<'FICEHS G.M. C. DeJean Hercules, 4640 Q. St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 D.G.M. Ernest C. Barker, 2122 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Apt. 624, Washington, D. C. 20008 G.P.C.W. Willis G. Hart, 1011 Arlington Blvd., Apt. W715, Arlington, Va. 22209 G.R. Morris F. Hewitt, Box 14171, Ben. Franklin Sta., Washington, D.C. 20094 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1923-0tto B. Roepke, 37 Philadelphia Ave., 1'akoma Park, Md. 20012 1933-0rie L. 13eardsley, 4020 T'wenty-third Ave. N., St. Petersburg, Fla. 33704 1935·-Ralph J_,, Hebbard, 17320 Quaker Lane, Apt. B-14, Sandy Spring, Md.20860 1936-I.,ucien G. Yung, 1224 rralbot Ave., Brandt Hills, 'I'allahassee, Fla. 32303 1937-Maurice L. I5rewton, 4401 Albermarle St. N.VV., \'Vashington, D.C. 20016 1944-George I~. Umhau, 4501 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 1947-John E. Chrisman, J3ethany House, Apt. 211, 199 Rollins Ave., Rockville, Md. 20852 1952-Theodore C. I ... ewis, 3240 Gleneagle Dr., Silver Spring, Md. 20906 1953-David M. Jones, Rt. No. 3, Mount Airy, Md. 21771 1954-lZichard W. 'A'aldt, Sr., 7609 Alhnan Dr., Apt. 101, Annandale, Va. 22003 1956-Walter S. Pawl, 2844 Powdei·mill Hd., Adelphi, Md. 20783 1957-Glenn L. Johnson, 6730 Towne Lane Court, McLean, Va. 22101 1959-Carl C. Stump, Jr., 7115 Alpine St., District Heights, Md. 20028 1960-John A. Hanschmann, 4512 Maple Ave., Bethesda, Md. 20014 1961-Eugene F. Shouse, 2221 Union St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64506 1962-liarry C. Walkei·, 710 N. Ocean Blvd., Apt. 508, Pompano J3each, Fla. 33062 1963-Virgil E. Burner, 315 N. Highland St., Arlington, Va. 22201 1964-Maxion K. Waxncr, 8733 Carroll Ave., Silver Spring, Md. 20903 1965-Morris F. ·Hewitt, 4.201 Sideburn f{d., Fairfax, Va. 22030 1966-A. Edmund Johnson, 2263 Claiborne Dr., Clearwater, Fla. 33516 1967-John P. Knapik, 1940 You Place S.E., Washington, D.C. 20020 1968-Raymon H. Houst (PMIGM, N. Y., dual member), 54 Kallen Ave., Schenectady, N. Y. 12304 1968-Arthur B. Miller, 115 Grafton St., Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 1970-Marvin E. Fowler, 1904 White Oaks Dr., Alexandria, Va. 22306 1971-·Joseph C. Richmond, 4822 Morgan Dr., Chevy Chase, Md. 22015 106 PROCEEDINGS OF THE FLO HID A GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Jesse Frank Nettles, 1510 Lakeshore Blvd., Jacksonville, Fla. 32205 D.G.M. li.;arl l{odney Allan, Rt. 2, Box 507, Panama City, Fla. 32401 G.P.C.W. l)aniel Albert McClellan, 414 W. Main St., Room 15, Lees burg, Fla. 32748 G.R ~rhomas Nelson Morrison, P.O. Box 1532, Lakeland, Fla. 33802 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1935-John Bridges Phelps, Fair 1-Iavens l~etirement Home, 201 Curtiss Parkway, Miami Springs, Fla. 33166 1938-Lester G. Gilbert, 923 Melba St., Jacksonville, Fla. 32205 1948-J. D. Yeager, Ht. 2, Box 107-A, Starke, Fla. 30291 1953-Williain J. Walker, 904 Old Hickory l{d., Jacksonville, Fla. 32207 1954-I·{. W. I.arson, 430 N. Victoria }>ark Rd., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33301 1955-Walter I. Stevenson, 860 S.W. 1st St., Miami, Fla. 33130 1956-Winston Hill \\'ard, 93 W. Underwood St., Orlando, Fla. 32806 1958-H. J. Guy, Box 3163 Florence Villa Sta., Winter Haven, Fla. 33882 1959------U. V. Durden, 1212 E. 27th, Panama City, Fla. 32401 1960-Walter 'l"'. Poole, 5329 'I'ulane Ave., Jacksonville, Fla. 32207 1961-Paul R Davis, 3031 N.W. 22nd Court, Miami, Fla. 33142 1962-IZobert J_,ee 'rhon1pson, P.O. J3ox 1525, Ft. Myers, Fla. 33902 1963-Stephen Beach Dimond, P.O. Box 428, Palmetto, Fla. 33561 1964-Andrew Fred Jorgensen, 1009 Midway l{d., Ft. Pierce, Fla. 33450 1966-Leon Albert Bowles, 4753 French St., Jacksonville, Fla. 32205 1968-lZaymond Lester 13allard, 13ox 83, Crestvie\v, Fla. 33536 1969-·----Harley Verne Wheeler, 739 Jamestown Dr., Winter Park, Fla. 32789 1970··---Alfred R. Peebles, Box 8171, W. Palm Beach, Fla. 33407 1971-Hobert Owen Bell, 6089 S.W. 38th St., Miami, Fla. 33155 GEORGIA GRAND 0Fl<'ICERS G.M. F. l{. Hargrove, Jr., P.O. 13ox 76, Milledgeville, Ga. 31061 D.G.M. })avid S. Lemons, 621 Starlight Dr., Atlanta, Ga. 30342 G.P.C.W. Hayden M. Carmichael, 102 Berty Dr., Statesboro, Ga. 30458 G.R J.E. Moseley, 811 Mulberry St., Macon, Ga. 31201 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1930-Jack G. Standifer, Blakely, Ga. 31723 1943-L. C. Prichard, 1843 Wright Hd., Alcoa, Tenn. 37701 1944-l=t. 0. Schill, Tovvn & Country Estates, Rt. 7, l3ox 31, Harrisonville, N.C. 28739 1947-David J_,, Paulk, l~ox 466, Fitzgerald, Ga., 31750 1949-C. E. Powers, 1325 'rwenty-first St., Colu1nbus, Ga. 31901 1950-J. R. Belflower, Rt. No. 3, 'fifton, Ga. 31794 1955-C. H. Edwards, 847 Tenney Ave., Macon, Ga. 31201 1956-W. J. Mobley, 344 Bull St., Savannah, Ga. 31401 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 107 1959-W. R. Camp, Sylvester, Ga. 31791 1960-Lonzo Pope, Box 279, Albany, Ga. 31701 1962-0. B. Turner, 203 I~. 'raylor St., Griffin, Ga. 30223 1963-Herman E. Freeman, 130 I~. 48th St., Savannah, Ga. 31405 1964-G. E. \iVilkins, Lyons, Ga. 30436 1965-----'1'. Evans Gates, I3ryon, Ga. 31008 1966-·Jay D. Barton, 2003 Wren Rd., N. Augusta, S.C. 29841 1966-James I~. Moseley, 811 Mulberry St., Macon, Ga. 31201 1967-Harry P. Boyd, 1575 Woodland Ave., S.E., Atlanta, Ga. 30316 1968-Austin P. Phillips, Box 398, I3ainbridge, Ga. 31717 1969·-"·-Harry E. Copeland, 603 Villard St., Ttossville, Ga. 30741 1970···-John W. Sisk, 912 Cascade Ave., S.W., Atlanta, Ga. 30311 1971--Harold C. Duncan, 1021 N. Augusta Ave., Waycross, Ga. 31501 GERMANY GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Mervin B. Michener, 679-Landstuhl-4, CFSE-CFPO 5055 4-ATAF, West Germany D.G.M. Thomas John Warner, USAREUR Class VI, APO N. Y. 09742 G.P.C.W William E. Kaloudis, 62 - Wiesbaden, Parkstrasse 23, West Germany G.R. William E. Smith, Jr., Hq. TASCOM, DCSSVC, Real Estate Branch, APO N. Y. 09058 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1958-Frederick T. Sims--Unknown 1959-Franl~lin 13. Hays-Unknown 1960---Howard W. Van Scoy, Jr., 9333 N. Church Dr., Apt. 811, Parma Heights, Ohio 44130 1962-Kermit R. Purcell-Unknown 1963-Ryoji Beutner, Biethstrasse 17, 69 Heidelberg, Germany 1963-Hugh D. LeCroy-Unknown 1964-Don A. ATndt, 555 'l'hird Ave., Sweet Home, Ore. 97386 1965-George E. Ward, Jr.-Unknown 1965-..Stewart A. Barnum-Unknown 1966-Arthur W. Stellwag, 413 Southwick Dr., Fayetteville, N. C. 28303 1967-Chester W. Arnold-Unkown 1968--Elmer C. George, Box R, APO New York 09102 1969-Wm. E. Smith, Jr., Hq. TASCOM, DCSSVC, Real Estate Branch, APO N.Y. 09058 1970-Howard D. Larson, 73 Knox Ave., Ventura, Calif. 93003 1971-Walter E. Clayton, 1209 Prince St., Clovis, N. M. 88101 (Oct.) 1971-John G. Warren, Hq. USAENGCOM, Fae. Div., APO N. Y. 09757 108 PROCEEDINGS OF THE IDAHO GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Jan1es E. Iiuckman, 3707 Sixteenth St., Lewiston, Idaho 83501 D.G.M. Donald C. McClary, P. 0. Box 487, Mullan, Idaho 83846 G.P.C.W. I~mmette Spraker, P. 0. I~ox 4115, Pocatello, Idaho 83201 G.R. R. It Fletcher, 5212 Bel Air, Boise, Idaho 83705 PAsr GRAND MAsrgns 1940-Frank W. Perry, 915 W. Lander St., Pocatello, Idaho 83201 1941-Charles Hartung, P.O. Box 215, Payette, Idaho 83661 1943-J. M. Raeder, 4546 High School l)r., Lincoln City, Ore. 97367 1947-Roy V. Locey, Weiser, Idaho 83672 1949-Walter E. Oelwein, 622 S. 8th Ave., Pocatello, Idaho 83201 1952-Karl W. Bonham, 223 Mobley Dr., Boise, Idaho 83702 1954-Claude M. Gorden, Kimberly, Idaho 83341 1956-Donald E. flaasch, 3005 Teton St., Boise, Idaho 83705 1957-rfheodore F. Anderson, 1420 S. 2nd St., Pocatello, Idaho, 83201 1958-James A. I\1iller, 404 Filer Ave. West, Twin !~'alls, Idaho, 83301 1959-C. Merton Winegar, 533 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho 83843 1960-Herbert I~. I~~berle, 1911 Larch St., Boise, Idaho, 83704 1961-Gifford R. Shaffer, P.O. l3ox 57, Payette, Idaho 83661 1963-John T. l:)arish, 189 Fillmore St., Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 1964-Homer W. Judy, P.O. Box 135, Payette, Idaho 83661 1966-I)onald R. Russell, 1117 Cameron St., Boise, Idaho 83705 1967-l)arrell I. Peterson, 106 Mission St., Kellogg, Idaho 83837 1968--Merton I_,, lJawald, 640 Twentieth Ave., Lewiston, Idaho 83501 1969-John P. Halliwell, Jr., Box 1192, Pocatello, Idaho 83201 1970-Francis l~. Butterfield, Star !{oute, Payette, Idaho 83661 1971-Floyd Bandy, Rt. 2, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 ILLINOIS GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Ellsworth J_,, Rumpf, 1626 W. 'fhorndale Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60626 D.G.M. Richard L. Blackwell, 1917 Division St., Murphysboro, Ill. 62966 G.P.C.W. Thomas F. McGifford, Sr., 3744 W. 83rd St., Chicago, Ill. 60652 G.H. E. Raymond Kelley, 1520 Latham, Rockford, Ill. 61103 PAST CHAND MASTERS 1932-Fred H. Kruger, 1406 Raab Ave., l3elleville, Ill. 62221 1943-E. Raymond Kelley, 1520 J_,atham St., Rockford, Ill. 61103 1948-Charles H. Peck, 418 Ashland Ave., Aurora, Ill. 60504 1949-Herbert A. Thomas, 3024 Adriatic Ave., J_,ong Beach, Calif. 90810 GENERA!, GRAND COUNCII, 109 1951-William IL I_,ashbrook, 509 S. Fair St., Olney, Ill. 62450 1953-G. Carl 13enedict, 401 Nineteenth St., Herrin, Ill. 62948 1954-0liver I. Underwood, 1853 Forty-first St., Rock Island, Ill. 61201 1955-Clark H. Keyes, 7524 N. Clare1nont Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60645 1956-Fred 0. Ellis, R.R. No. 1, Box 222, Fort Meade, Fla. 33841 1957-Shubert F. Somer, 301 Castle Ave., Salem, Ill. 62881 1959-Haldane W. Bean, 209 W. High St., Urbana, Ill. 61801 1960-George F. Moulton, P.O. Box 547, Ottawa, Ill., 61350 1961-C. Warren Mayer, 129 S. Prospect St., lZockford, Ill. 61108 1962-IZichard V./. F'arrall, 10024 - 105th Ave., Sun City, Ariz. 85351 1963-Glyn C. Stewart, P.O. Box 114, Wataga, Ill. 61488 1964-Everett J. Watson, 302 Overhill Pl., Alton, Ill. 62002 1965-John B. Anderson, 534 N. Grace Ave., Mundelein, Ill. 60060 1966-Charles Freeman Davis, 4055 Bunker Lane, Wilmette, Ill. 60091 1967-J, Alfred Johanson, I3ox 81, South Standard, Ill. 62686 1968-Earl R. Shisler, 446 Williams St., Springfield, Ill. 62704 1969-Luther Ray Smith, 11 Holiday I)r., Collinsville, Ill. 62234 1970-Howard A. I.Jarson, 660 Berkley Ave., Elmhurst, Ill. 60126 INDIANA GRAND 0FFICEHS G.M. William E. Hepley, 932 Ballantine Dr., Bloomington, Ind. 47401 D.G.M. James G. Wright, 1014 Central Ave., Decatur, Ind. 46733 G.P.C.W. Floyd Haas, Jr., 2209 E. (jarter l'.\d., Kokomo, Ind. 46901 G.R. Dr. Owen L. Shanteau, Box 628, Logansport, Ind. 46947 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1952-Stanley A. Raymer, 3 Clarendon Ave., Elkhart, Ind. 46514 1954-Earle 0. Prater, 1708 N. 7th St., Terre Haute, Ind. 47804 1955-Millard W. McConnell, R. R. 7, Lafayette, Ind. 47901 1956-Aaron Elliott, Lawrenceburg, Ind. 47025 1958-0wen L. Shanteau, Box 628, Logansport, Ind. 46947 1959-Jack Dye, Box 62, Oakland City, Ind. 47560 1960-George I,. Johnson, 42 N. Colorado Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. 46201 1962-Gayle ''Vil . •weaver, 508 I<.::dgewood Ave., Brazil, Ind. 47302 1963-Kenneth Poe, 705 Hillcrest, West I.Jafayette, Ind. 47906 1964-Donald R. Kemble, 58630 Elm Rd., Mishawaka, Ind. 46544 1966-IZobert A. Rogers, 719 S. 18th St., rrerre Haute, Ind. 47803 1967-John S. Drollinger, I\.R. 1, Seymour, Ind. 47274 1969-H. Hanly Hammel, Jr., 1291 S. Sharon Chapel Rd., W. Lafayette, Ind. 47901 1970-David W. Brock, 3108 Corydon Pike, New Albany, Ind. 47150 1971-K. Arthur Wehr, 7521 Jarnecke Ave., Hamrnond1 Ind. 46324 110 PROCEEDINGS OF THE IOWA GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Richard L. Campbell, 203 Sixth St. S.W., Independence, Ia. 50644 D.G.M. Glenn E. IIolmes, 1211 W. 19th St., Cedar Falls, Ia. 50613 G.P.C.W. Robert B. l~owell, 1140 Crestview St., Cedar Rapids, Ia. 52403 G.R. John Harris Watts, P.O. Box 155, Grand Junction, Ia. 50107 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1931-Ross J. Camblin, Box 307, Atlantic, Ia. 50022 1939-A. E. Kannewurf, Geneva Tower, Apt. 960, Cedar Rapids, Ia. 52401 1940-Ivan W. Cohoe, 2416 Avenue ''A", Council I3luffs, Ia. 51503 1948-l~oy J. Eide, 4120 Ovid Ave., Des Moines, Ia. 50310 1949-J. Elliott Grayson, l3ox 45, Cedar Falls, Ia. 50613 1950-Ray V. Smith, 495 S. Dayton, Windsor Garden B7, Denver, Colo. 80231 1952-John W. 1~. Ehlers, Masonic 'remple, Atlantic, Ia. 50022 1955-James P. Irish, 204 Eighth St., S.E., Altoona, Ia. 50009 1957-Richard V. Dove, 5309 Hwy. 75 N., Lot 52, Sioux City, Ia. 51108 1959-0tis P. Wright, 318 Twelfth St., Ames, Ia. 50010 1960-Clair J. Bailey, 803 Eighth St., Box 368, Kalona, Ia. 52247 1963-George H. Day, 1809 Camanche Ave., Clinton, Ia. 52732 1964-Garret V. I~'iscus, 712 W. Nevada, Marshalltown, Ia. 50158 1965-John Harris Watts, I3ox 155, Grand Junction, Ia. 50107 1966-Virgil M. Finkenbinder, 27013 Bruce, Bay Village, Ohio 44140 1967-Walter R. Rasty, R.F.D. I3ox 145, J.,ohrville, Ia. 51453 1968-Clarence W. Whitehill, 1124 Iiadgerow Bldg., Sioux City, Ia. 51101 1969-John Robert Hinebaugh, 914 E. Williams, Ottumwa, Ia. 52501 1970-Allen J. Hughes, Kellerton, Ia. 50133 KANSAS GRAND OFFICERS G.M. K. Maynard Curts, 5236 Delmar Ave., Sha\vnee Mission, Kan. 66205 D.G.M. Kenneth V. Moses, P.O. Box 55, Marysville, Kan. 66508 G.P.C.W. Roy E. Gerber, 632 Sylvan Lane, Wichita, Kan 67218 G.R. Charles S. McGinness, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka, Kan. 66601 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1938-Neil M. McLeod, 2026 S. 'ferrace Dr., Wichita, Kan. 67218 1945-J. Henry Reb, P.O. Box 307, Osawatomie, Kan. 66064 1948-Donald J. Rayburn, Box 467, El Dorado, Kan. 67042 1949-Glenn E. Williams, P.O. Box 263, Oswego, Kan. 67356 1952-Kenneth N. Pomeroy, 1175 Collins, Topeka, Kan. 66604 1957-James E. Collier, 1204 Central, Dodge City, Kan. 67801 1958-Ralph P. Beatty, P.O. Box 447, Russell, Kan. 67665 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 111 1959-Lazarus Loeb, 216 Pine, Leavenworth, Kan. 66048 1960-Stanley J, Kirk, 2 West T~uchanan, Iola, Kan. 66749 1962-Karl J. Baumgartner, P.O. Box 238, Goodland, Kan. 67735 1963-A. Glenn Sarnpson, P.O. J3ox 2062, Wichita, Kan. 67202 1964-Will E. Johnson, R.F'.D. No. 3, Hutchinson, Kan. 67501 1965-0llie R. Norman, 744 S. Cedar, Ottawa, Kan. 66067 1966-Jesse V. Garvey, 1303 S. J3roadway, Leavenworth, Kan. 66048 1967-l{oy Wilford Riegle, Suite 1, Palace 13ldg., Box 383, Emporia, Kan. 66801 1968-Vernon D. Martin, 311 W. 8th, Concordia, Kan. 66901 1970-Gerald E. Longton, RFD 2, Dodge City, Kan. 67801 1971-Harry E. Crosswhite, 512 Iowa, Holton, Kan. 66436 KENTUCKY GRAND OFFICERS G.M. J. C. Hicks, 1200 Maple St., ]3enton, Ken. 42025 D.G.M. Jack P. Hodges, 3215 Small House Itd., Bowling C:reen, Ken. 42121 G.P.C.W. Nolan Rose, 823 I ... iberty St., Newport, Ken. 41071 G.R. Chas. K. A. McGaughey, P.O. Box 5320, Lexington, Ken. 40505 PAST GRAND MAsTgRs 1945-Mark Lyle, Irvine, Ken. 40336 1946-William J. Netherton, 211 S. 5th St., Louisville, Ken. 40202 1952-James Trimble, 2814 Greenway Rd., Ashland, Ken. 41101 1955-William Vincent, P.O. Box 607, New Port Richey, Fla. 33552 1956-0scar L. Wheeler, Box 628, (}lasgow, Ken. 42141 1957-C. K. A. McGaughey, Box 5320, Lexington, Ken. 40505 1958-Fred VV. Swope, 105 Dixie Place, Ft. Thomas, Ken. 40175 1960-Clarence E. Ball, Harlan, Ken. 40831 1961-\iV. A. Reichenbach, 525 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, Ken. 40207 1962-William T. Smith, 116 Etna St., Russell, Ken. 41169 1963-John B. Covington, Fulton, Ken. 42041 1964-William S. Conaway, I~ox 14263, Louisville, Ken. 40214 1966-Thomas T. Yancey, R.R. 2, Irvine, Ken. 40336 1967-John R. l!arrclson, R.FJ). 1, Marion, Ken. 42064 1968-Wm. S. Green, R.R. 4, Box 255, Bowling Green, Ken. 42101 1969-W. Arth~r Stafford, 4308 Gartin St., Ashland, Ken. 41101 1970-Franklin H. Stewart, 665 }3ishop Dr., Lexington, Ken. 40505 LOUISIANA GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Benjamin F. Barron, P.O. Box 62, Oak Grove, La. 71263 D.G.M. George N. Ricks, 3117 Beaulieu St., Metairie, La. 70001 G.P.C.W. Marlin J. Westbrook, 228 Allen Ave., Jonesboro, La. 71251 G.R. Lee W. Harris, P.O. Box 209, Alexandria, La. 71301 112 PROCEEDINGS OF THE PAST GRAND MASTERS 1932-Echvin F. Gayle, P.O. Box 904, Lake Charles, La. 70604 1939-Lee VY. Harris, P.O. Box 209, Alexandria, La. 71301 1940-W. !!;. Leigh, P.O. Box 54, Monroe, J.,a. 71203 1944-C. B. Owen, 204 West 'l'exas, J_,eesville, La. 71446 1946-John W. Felps, P.O. Box 1174, Baton Rouge, La. 70821 1948-Charley H. Burgess, Rt. 1, Box 179 B, Oakdale, La. 71463 1950-J. Luther Jordan, Box 745, Mansfield, La. 71052 1951-M. L. Christensen, P.O. Box 77, Lake Charles, La. 70604 1956-Guy B. Gannavvay, 107 Chestnut St., Monroe, La. 71201 1957-Guy P. Hudson, 1320 St. Linwood, Visalia, Calif. 93277 1958-D. P. Laguens, Jr., 333 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La. 70130 1959-A. L. Stephens, P.O. I3ox 450, Oakdale, La, 71463 1960-8. A. Evans, 106 N. Texas, DeRidder, La. 70634 1961-\i\T. J. McFarland, 3603 Sherv.rood Dr., Baton Rouge, La. 70805 1962-Roy W. Craig, 4005 Webster St., Monroe, IJa. 71205 1964-Lco 8. Modenbach, 263 Glenwood Dr., Metairie, La. 70005 1965-Milton A. Schiltz, P.O. Box 173, Oakdale, La. 71463 1966-Archie L. Sandifer, I~.t. 1, Oak Grove, I.Ja. 71263 1967-Joshua rrhomas Jacobs, Sr., P.O. Box 666, Ferriday, La. 71334 1969-Harry B. Manning, Box 252, Del-{idder, La. 70634 1970-Alvin P. Knight, 219 Carter Dr., West Monroe, La. 71291 1971-'fhomas J. Pitman, Jr., 6012 Mil 1\.1ar Blvd., Alexandria, La. 71301 MAINE GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Ralph M. Wentworth, 135 Maine Ave., Portland, Me. 04103 D.G.M. Herbert A. Swett, H.F.D. No. 1, Wells, Me. 04090 G.P.C.W. Richard L. Duplisea, 5 'femple St., Portland, Me. 04103 G.R. Charles S. Brown, Masonic Temple, Belfast, Me. 04915 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1931-W. A. Nichols, c/o M. E. Clark, E. Main St., Searsport, Me, 04974 1932-John M. Littlefield, 4013 Heath Rd., Jacksonville, Fla. 32211 1942-1\/filton C. Stephenson, Washington St., Wiscasset, Me. 04578 1945-Charles H. Hodgkins, Rt. 1, Box 212, West Buxton, Me. 04093 1946-Benjamin Butler, 111 Main St., Farmington, Me. 04938 1948-Earle J). Webster, 415 Congress St., Portland, Me. 04111 1951-Reginald F. Berry, Pepperell Rd., Kittery Point, Me. 03905 1952-Gerald York, Loon Lake, Rangeley, Me. 04970 1953-Charles M. Durland, 656 Prospect Ave., Iiumford, Me. 04276 1954-Floyd E. Anderson, 13 Brooklawn Ave., Augusta, Me. 04330 1955-George J. Lackedy, R.F.D., Bucksport, Me. 04416 1957-Harold E. Pratt, 17 Whittier St., Brunswick, Me. 04011 1958-Harold W. Kelley, 641 E. Ridgewood Ave., Orlando, Fla. 32803 1959-Frank L. Bourke, 27 Alpine Rd., Portland, Me. 04103 1962-Harold A. Carman, 70 Perham St., Farmington. Me. 04938 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 113 1963-W. Leman Oxton, Box 66, West Rockport, Me. 04865 1964-Roger W. Staples, 31 Pleasant St., Eliot, Me. 03903 1965-Nelson B. Ca1nick, 42 Water St., Eastport, Me. 04361 1966-Robert I~. Travis, 55 Deer Hill Ave., Westbrook, Me. 04092 1967-Stanley A. Snow, Nelsen Rd., Scarborough, Me. 04074 1968-Victor N. Greene, Box 269, Searsport, Me. 04974 1969-Roland L. Schreiter, 10 Elm St., Old Town, Me. 04468 1970-Roland C. Walter, Box 4, Waldoboro, Me. 04572 1971-Percy K. Hanson, 33 Pope St., Gardiner, Me. 04345 MARYLAND GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Calvert E. Schlick, 4530 Weitzel Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21214 D.G.M. Frederick If. Ji'ogler, Jr., 19 Bancroft Ave., Bay Ridge, Annapolis, Md. 21403 G.P.C.W. James T. Middleton, 5811 Benton Heights Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21206 G.R. PAST GHAND MASTERS 1938-S. Edward Sin1pson, 'rrappe, Md. 21673 1940-J. Emory M. Carpenter, Valley View Apts. 266, 7713 Greenview 'Terr., l3altimore, Md. 21204 1944-George 0. Moores, Knox Ave., Box 186, Cockneysville, Md. 21030 1946-Philip B. Matthews, Cambridge, Md. 21613 1949-John H. I~entz, 207 Dill Ave., Frederick, Md. 21701 1951-C. E. Smyrk, 104 W. University Parkway, 13altimore, Md. 21210 1952-IZobert P. Gaston, 501 Regester Ave., I3altimore, Md. 21212 1954-Robert H. Christopher, 11 Marshall Place, Fredericksburg, Va. 22401 1956-Cyril H. York, 503 Greenbrier Dr., Silver Springs, Md. 20910 1957-J. Carvill H. deShields, 2201 St. Paul St., Baltimore, Md. 21218 1960-Gerald M. Pine, Masonic Teinple, Baltimore, Md. 21201 1962-Milton H. Vester, 3303 Cedru_.hurst Rd., Baltimore, Md. 21214 1963-T. S. Gifford, 220 McGraw Ave., Grafton, ·w. Va. 26354 1964-Joseph (~. Bryan III, 24 Archwood Ave., Glen Burnie, Md. 21061 1965-S. Flory I)iehl, 11505 Carroll Court, lJpper Marlboro, Md. 20870 1966-Alfred C. Collins, Jr., 3106 Evergreen Way, Elliott City, Md. 21043 1967-Edward W. Vansant, Hillcrest, Millington, Md. 21651 1968-Leland C. Noel, 414 E. Townsend Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21225 1969-Harry F. Luckabaugh, 9004 Old Harford Rd., Baltimore, Md. 21234 1970-Milton R. Wheatley, Sr., 624 S. Ellwood Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21224 1971-Samuel H. J. Womack, Fox Fire Apts., No. 71, Spartanburg, S.C. 29301 114 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS GRAND OFFICERS G.M. M. I. Carl R. MacPherson, 621 Washington St., Abington, Mass. 02351 D.G.M. R. I. Alvin L. K. Tunstall, P.O. Box 109, Fairhaven, Mass. 02719 G.P.C.W. R. I. Edmund J. Outhouse, 93 Cordaville Rd., Ashland, Mass. 01721 G.R. R. I. Archie M. Simons, 186 Tremont St., Boston 02111 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1941-Norman K. Wiggin, 23 Fairfield Dr., Kennebunk, Me. 04043 1953-Eugene B. Hamilton, Blue Hill Falls, Me. 04615 1959-James C. Bayley, 27 Hereford St., I3oston, Mass. 02115 1962-Waldo I. Powell, 177 Union Ave., Sudbury, Mass. 11776 1963-Waldo I. Powell, 177 Union Ave., Sudbury, Mass. 11776 1964-Waldo I. Powell, 177 Union Ave., Sudbury, Mass. 11776 1965-Frank W. I-3alcomb, 4 Prospect St., Peabody, Mass. 01960 1966-Frank W. Balcomb, 4 Prospect St., Peabody, Mass. 01960 1967-Frank W. Balcomb, 4 Prospect St., Peabody, Mass. 01960 1968-Ernest T. Otto, 130 Maplewood Terr., Northampton, Mass. 01060 1969-Ernest T. Otto, 130 Maplewood •rerr., Northampton, Mass. 01060 1970-Ernest ·r. Otto, 130 Maplewood Terr., Northampton, Mass. 01060 1971-Carl R. MacPherson, 621 Washington St., Abington, Mass. 02351 MICHIGAN GHAND OFFICERS G.M. Robert S. Spencer, 2622 Abbott Rd., Apt. No. 1, Midland, Mich. 48640 D.G.M. Richard G. Deane, 5088 Cedardale Lane, Flushing, Mich. 48433 G.P.C.W. John Longo, 29601 Jefferson, Apt. No. 5, St. Clair Shores, Mich. 48082 G.R. Russell H. Kikstadt, 407 Wentworth Ave., T3attle Creek, Mich. 49015 PAS'l' GRAND MASTERS 1935-Fred A. Young, 407 Orchard St., Dowagiac, Mich. 49047 1946-Russell J. Hammond, P.O. Box 153, Lake City, Mich. 49651 1949-William E. Doran, 68 Yacht Club Dr., N. Palm Beach, Fla. 33403 1952-Lloyd E. Knapp, 511 N. Sycamore St., Lansing, Mich. 48933 1953-D. D. Boudeman, 5030 Merryview Dr., Kalamazoo, Mich. 49001 1955-Russell H. Kikstadt, 407 Wentworth Ave., Battle Creek, Mich. 49441 1957-Arvide R. North, Rt. 1, Mason, Mich. 48854 1958-Charles I.,. Logsdon, Box 658, Soldotna, Alaska 99669 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 115 1960-James Van Wagoner, 919 Post St., Saginaw, Mich. 48602 1961-William H. Harmon, Box 68, Cheboygan, Mich. 49721 1963-Arthur N. }{ozelle, P.O. Box 208, Ypsilanti, Mich. 48197 1965-Royce E. Curlis, P.O. Box 536, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. 49783 1966-Earl E. Pettit, 5695 Potter St., Haslett, Mich. 48840 1967-Kenneth J. Penberthy, 220 Marlin Ave., Royal Oak, Mich. 48067 1968-Charles P. Sheffield, 1916 Morningside Dr., Grand Rapids, Mich, 49506 1969-Leland C. Dennis, 1300 Edgeorge Dr., Pontiac, Mich. 48054 1970-Warren G. Major, 243 Schrader Rd., Centreville, Mich. 49032 1971-Wang J. (Ray), I.,ivingston, Box 406, Plyn1outh, Mich. 48170 MINNESOTA GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Lewis L. Aten, 103 S.E. 2nd St., Fairfax, Minn. 55332 D.G.M. Robert W. Stauff, 203 Fourth St., White J3ear I.,ake, Minn. 55110 G.P.C.W. I~ynn F. Gunsolus, 805 Ninth St. S.E., Waseca, Minn. 56093 G.R. Edward Sandels, 1795 Arona Ave., St. Paul, Minn. 55113 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1938-A. W. Torrence, 739 N.E. 17th Way, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33304 1943-Ilobert M. l{eed, Faribault, Minn. 55021 1945-Einil A. Wold, 4645 Ewing Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minn. 55410 1952-J. Merritt Freeman, 4600 Zenith Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minn. 55410 1956-Arthur N. Haugen, 7511'.\idge St., St. Paul, Minn. 55116 1959-Norman M. Knutson, 1539 St. Paul Ave., St. Paul, Minn. 55116 1960-Robert F. Shumway, Northfield, Minn. 55057 1961-W. H. Spry, 2910 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. 55406 1962-Walter 0. Rosenquist, Idlewild E. 7th St., Redwing, Minn. 55066 1963-Ralph W. Bell, 617 Merchandise Bldg., 6th and Hennepin, Minne- apolis, Minn. 55403 1964-Edward Sandels, 1795 Arona Ave., St. Paul, Minn. 55114 1965-Robert D. Reid, 809 Sheridan Ave., Albert Lea, Minn. 56007 1966-James T. Stark, 2901 Second St. North, Fargo, N. ]). 58102 1967-William A. Iliek, 10708 Morris Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. 55431 1968-Rudolph F. Runez, 422 Wood Ave., White Bear I ... ake, Minn. 55110 1969-A. Grant Burleigh, 1680 Gilmore Ave., Winona, Minn. 55987 1970-James 0. Burlingame, 3809 Hubbard Ave., N., Minneapolis, Minn. 55422 MISSISSIPPI GRAND OFFICERS G.M. James M. Laughter, 425 East Center St., Hernando, Miss. 38632 D.G.M. l~van L. Fleming, Jr., 1432 South St., Vicksburg, Miss. 39180 G.P.C.W. Edward B. Robinson (Dr.), 2327 Thirty-fifth Ave., Meridian, Miss. 39301 G.R. Cecil A. Thorn, P.O. Box 1030, Meridian, Miss. 39301 116 PROCEEDINGS OF THE PAST GnAND MASTERS 1945-Horace L. Vjllee, 112 N. 7th St., Columbus, Miss. 39701 1946-rr. Olin Gore, Jr., P.O. l3ox 147, \Vater Valley, Miss. 38965 1947-John rr. V\Tilbanks, P.O. Box 328, Corinth, Miss. 38834 1954-0mar D. Smith, P.O. 13ox 510, Oxford, Miss. 38655 1955-Curtis E. Morphis, 217 Arbor Hill Dr., Jackson, Miss. 39204 1956-Juston M. Jones, 440 Vl. 4th St., Hattiesburg, Miss. 39401 1957-San1 M. ltichardson, P.O. I3ox 572, Cornith, Miss. 38834 1958-A. B. Hilton, P.O. Box 1085, Laurel, Miss. 39441 1959-William B. Baker, 2610 Cypress Ave., Gulfport, Miss. 39501 1960-0ren L. Hodges, 3101 Erie St., Ft. Worth, rrcxas 76112 1961-Willie E:. Howell, 705 Walnut St., Greenwood, Miss. 39830 1962-Mays D. Whelchel, 2417 Forty-fourth Ave., Meridan, Miss. 39301 1964-J. Allen Cabaniss, P.O. Box 253, University, Miss. 38677 1965-rr. Everett Eastburn, 503 N. 8th St., Columbus, Miss. 39701 1966-Vi/. Neill Bogan, 222 Calhoun St., West Point, Miss. 39773 1967-J. David Lewis, Box 467, Tylertown, Miss. 39667 1968-Robert M. Anderson, 3rd Floor, City Hall Bldg., Jackson, Miss. 39201 1969-D. D. Williams, 211 N. Pearl, Natchez, Miss. 39120 1970-Wm. G. Cotton, 909 N. Main, Water Valley, Miss. 38965 1971-Itiley I~. Davis, 409 Eleventh Ave., Hattiesburg, Miss. 39401 MISSOURI GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Logan E. Wing, Jr., 403 South 31st St., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 D.G.M. Clyde M. McCrea, 2016 Baron St., Poplar Bluff, Mo. 63901 G.P.C.W. Frank A. Arnold, 3681 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63108 G.R. Bruce H. Jiunt, Box 188, Kirksville, Mo. 63501 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1937-Carl P. Westerhaus, 12 Highgate Itd., Clayton, Mo. 63105 1943-Bruce J. Carl, 217 W. I3road\vay, Parkway Apt. A-6, Columbia, Mo. 65201 1947-Joseph D. Stewart, Chillicothe, Mo. 64601 1948-Henry C. 'l'hompson, Bonne Terre, Mo. 63628 1950-Ralph J. Brooks, Rt. 2, Niangua, Mo. 65713 1951-Bruce H. Hunt, Box 188, Kirksville, Mo. 63501 1955-Edward E. \Vilson, 3111 Duncan St., St. Joseph, Mo., 64507 1957-Walter J. Bublitz, 701 N. 14th Ave. N., Kansas City, Mo. 64116 1958-Walter H. I~aird, 234 E. Parkway, Columbia Mo. 65201 1960-0lin S. McDaniel, 117 E. School St., Bonne Terre, Mo. 63628 1961-Allen C. Sodemann, 1400 Christine Dr., St. J_,ouis, Mo. 63131 1962-William H. Utz, Jr., 1208 Corby Bldg., St. Joseph, Mo. 64501 1963-Hil'am U. Ford, 2012 Meadov,r Lane, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101 1964-Dewey A. Routh, 704 Murry Lane, Rolla, Mo. 65401 1966-G. Fred Kling, 506 E. Clark St., Albany, Mo. 64402 1967-Harold L. Lowe, 3108 Cherry St., St. Louis, Mo. 63143 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 117 1968-Alfred W. Griffith, 301 W. Fifth St., Fulton, Mo. 65251 1969-Frank K. Roy, Jr., 2202 Middlecoff Dr., Mesa, Ariz. 85205 1970-Richard H. Kerr, 911 West 12th St., Holla, Mo. 65401 1971-I~verett E. Phillips, 1153 Hovey St., Springfield, Mo. 65802 MONTANA (;RAND OFFICERS G.M. John Robert Engelking, P.O. J3ox 367, Kevin, Mont. 59454 D.(}.M. I'.\obert W. Formanack, P.O. 13ox 509, Red Lodge, Mont. 59068 G.P.C.W. Hugh H. Willson, Ryegate, Mont. 59074 G.TL William A. Thaanum, 42572 N. Park Ave., Helena, Mont. 59601 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1935-Ste\'vard 'A'. North, 13320 S.E. Powell, Portland, Ore. 97236 1936-Earl S. Bardwell, 2305 Third Ave. N., Great Falls, Mont. 59401 1940-Percy W. l)oles, 214 Fourth St., Havre, Mont. 59501 1942-Alvin E. Lister, 1933 Fifth Ave., Sacramento, Calif. 95814 1946-Raymond V. Love, 203 N. Crystal, 13utte, Mont. 59701 1947-Edwin Grafton, P.O. Box 1715, Helena, Mont. 59601 1949-Sterley A. Miller, P.O. l~ox 1421, l3illings, Mont. 59101 1951-Andre\v It Sims, 3213 State St., Butte, Mont. 59701 1953-Lyman E. Smith, P.O. Box 243, Kingston, Ida. 83839 1954-Ben It ])raper, 1705 Fifth Ave., Helena, Mont. 59601 1955-Frank W. Osborne, 1317 Sixth Ave. S., Great Falls, Mont. 59401 1960-Claude E. Carlson, McAllister, Mont. 59740 1963-Harry Bennetts, 3010 Farragut St., I3utte, Mont. 59701 1964-Arnold G. Beusen, 1120 N. Kendrick Ave., Glendive, Mont. 59330 1966-Russcll J_,, Danielson, P.O. Drawer B, IIardin, Mont. 59034 1967-Edward J. Skibby, P.O. Box 123, J_,ewistown, Mont. 59457 1968-Ralph W. Sleator, 925 'rhird Ave., West, Kalispell, Mont. 59901 1969-George A. Haynes, Park Grove, Fort Peck, Mont. 59223 1970-Harold P. Price, 311 S. Jackson, Butte, Mont. 59701 1971-Dave C. Hansen, Box 413, G.Jendive, Mont. 59330 NEBRASKA GRAND OI?I<'ICERS G.M. Russell E. Ellis, 1120 l~el Air Rd., North Platte, Nebr. 69101 D.G:.M. Curtis M. Maynard, Masonic Temple, Hastings, Nebr. 68901 G.P.C.W. Wayne W. Reese, 1518 Skyline Drive, Lincoln, Nebr. 68506 G.R. Ii.alph R. Carleton, 401 Masonic 'l'emple, 19th and Douglas Sts., Omaha, Nebr. 68102 PAST (;RAND MAS1'EHS 1937-William M. Sloan, 223 Barber Dr., Ji;ugene, Ore. 1944-lZobert E. Lund, 3030 Nineteenth St., Columbus, Nebr. 68601 1948-Herbert 'I'. White, 643 Omaha Nat'l Bank, Omaha, Nebr. 68102 118 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 1952-Warren D. Lichty, 3209 E. Fountain I-3lvd., Colorado Springs, Colo. 80910 1953-Charles W. Iteeve, 2021 N. 70th St., Omaha, Nebr. 68104 1955-Carl R. Greisen, Box 68, Boone, Nebr. 68625 1956-Alfred F. Walter, 703 San Juan De l{io Drive S.E., Rio Rancho I~states, N. Mex. 87124 1958-Charles F. Adams, P.O. Box 167, Aurora, Nebr. 68818 1959-Harold H. Thom, 2315 Ogden Ave., Omaha, Nebr. 68110 1960-Eugene S. Whitney, 1814 S. 4th St., Beatrice, Nebr., 68310 1961-Edward H. Lockwood, 1242 N. Baltimore, Hastings, Nebr. 68910 1962-Archie W. White, Itt. No. 1, Fremont, Nebr. 68025 1963-Harvey A. Smith, 2609 N. 52nd St., Omaha, Nebr. 68104 1964-J. Adolph Wensien, Brownville, Nebr. 68321 1965-Earl W. Schultz, Rt. 1, Box 308, Sidney, Nebr. 69162 1966-Earl W. Schultz, Rt. 1, Box 308, Sidney, Nebr. 69162 1967-Harley G. Lofton, Sr., 715 'rilden, Holdredge, Nebr. 68949 1968-Clarence Isaacson, 1004 Prospect, Norfolk, Nebr. 68701 1969-C. Harold Edwards, 1945 S. 44th, Lincoln, Nebr. 68506 1970-Louis V. Sylvester, 901 S. 52nd, Apt. 2105, Omaha, Nebr. 68106 1971-Donald G. Hafer, R.F.D. 1, Lodgepole, Nebr. 69149 NEVADA GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Herbert J. Pfeufer, Sr., 3848 Atlantas St., Las Vegas, Nev, 89109 D.G.M. Nicholas Havrilla, 708 Avenue B, Boulder City, Nev. 89005 G.P.C.W. Marshall 0. Coverston, l3ox 351, l<'allon, Nev. 89406 G.R. F. Y. Williams, Box 928, Elko, Ne~. 89801 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1933-Merwyn H. Brown, P.O. Box 72, Winnemucca, Nev. 89445 1945-C. A. Carlson, Jr., 206 E. Telegraph St., Carson City, Nev. 89701 1950-Peter J. Quilici, 775 Manor Dr., Reno, Nev. 89502 1951-Perry W. Hayden, 1808 Pyranees, Carson City, Nev. 89701 1954-Wm. I~. Fitzgerald, P.O. Box 964, Las Vegas, Nev. 89101 1955-William D. Vance, 7009 Rita Ave., Huntington Park, Calif. 90256 1957-0liver E. Rhoades, 50 Memory Lane, Reno, Nev. 89502 1958-Frank J. Gorman, 809 S. Center St., Reno, Nev. 89501 1959-John L. James, P.O. Box 1117, Carson City, Nev. 89701 1960-Edward J_,, Pinc, 330 Chevy Chase, Reno, Nev. 89502 1961-Stanley D. Sundeen, 212 S. Nevada St., Carson City, Nev. 89701 1962-James P. Whitmore, Sr., 1940 Fourth St., No. 7, Sparks, Nev. 89431 1963-James P. Whitmore, Sr., 1940 Fourth St., No. 7, Sparks, Nev. 89431 1964-Lawrence U. Metcalf, 1236 Ridgeway Court, Reno, Nev. 89503 1965-Clarence K. Jones, 1775 Circle Dr., Reno, Nev. 89502 1967-Frank Woodliff, P.O. Box 290, Fallon, Nev. 89406 1968-F. Y. Williams, 1267 Court St., Elko, Nev. 89801 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 119 1969-James H. Mills, Box 631, Winnemucca, Nev. 89445 1970-Frank E. Hart, 241 Chism St., l{eno, Nev. 89503 1971-Frank E. Hart, 241 Chism St., Reno, Nev. 89503 NEW HAMPSHIRE GHAND OFFICERS G.M. Francis Melvin White, 116 South Main St., Penacock, N.H. 03301 D.G.M. William F. Robinson, Sr., Smith Park Lane, Durham, N.H. 03824 G.P.C.W. Arnold M. Ashley, lLF'.l). No. 2, Rochester, N.H. 03867 G.R. Charles H. Cheney, 92 North State St., Concord, N.H. 03301 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1935-George I.,. Snelling, 88 Ash St., Manchester, N. H. 03104 1940-Waldo S. Roundy, 33 Christian Ave., Concord, N.H. 03301 1946-Ernest H. Jenness, 8 Riverside Dr., Dover, N. lI. 03820 1947-Arthur F. Henry, 382 N. State St., Concord, N. H. 03301 1949-Gordon A. Conboy, P. 0. Box 4, Surry, N. H. 03431 1953-Herbert D. Harris, R.F.D. No. 2, Box 485, Claremont, N. H. 03743 1955-Carl A. Buswell, 11 l~ay St., Clare1nont, N. H. 03743 1957-(;ordon H. Baker, ljox 553, Wolfeboro, N. H. 03894 1958-Charles W. Varney, Jr., 2 Dartmouth Lane, Rochester, N. H. 03867 1959-Agnew G. Walker, P. 0. Box 4, Lebanon, N. H. 03766 1960-Leon H. Rice, 58 Riley Ave., Manchester, N. H. 03103 1962-George B. Ward, 100 Merrimac St., Portsmouth, N. IL 03801 1963-Horace l~. Grant, l'. 0. l3ox 466, Exeter, N. I-L 03833 1964-Horace A. !.:Colden, ]3ox 237, Charlestown, N. H. 03603 1965-John E. Williams, 44 Cypress St., Manchester, N. H. 03103 1966-Willard C. Tompkins, P.O. Box 248, Plymouth, N. H. 03264 1967-Charles H. Cheney, 92 N. State, Concord, N. H. 03301 1968-Melvin E. Downing, 31 Walnut St., Rochester, N. H. 03867 1969-Archie B. Minot, 25 Gale Ave., Laconia, N. Y. 03246 1970-Jonathan B. Pollard, Masonic 'remple, Manchester, N. H. 03104 1971-Paul M. Mayette, North Haverhill, N. H. 03774 NEW JEHSEY GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Harold D. Elliott 2nd, 340 North Main St., (;lassboro, N. J. 08028 D.G.M. Robert C. Seel, 553 Seminary Ave., Ralnvay, N. J. 07065 G.P.C.W. Maurice J. Cailleteau, 660~D Plymouth Dr., Lakewood, N. J. 08701 G.R. Harold A. Peterson, Holly Lane R. D. 2, Woodstown, N. J. 08098 120 PROCEEDINGS OF THE PAST GRAND :r..1ASTERS 1936-G. W. Flen1ing, 64 E. \'Vashington Ave., Vi/ashington, N. J. 07882 1937-Joel T'heo. Bhunquist, 545 Pier1nont Ave., !liver Vale, N. J. 07675 1939-Joseph A. Nicholson, 929 Diplomat Parkview Apts., West Collings- wood, N. J. 08107 1940-Harold V. B. Voorhis, 105 New England Ave., Apt. 2B, Summit, N. J. 07901 1941-Herschel J. Taylor, 809 1\1illman Blvd., Del Haven, Villas, N. J. 08251 1950-Charles Wilson Jackson, 842 Chestnut St., Arlington, N. J. 07032 1954-Jack Arnold, Sr., 47 Irving Place, Red l3ank, N. J. 07701 1960-Rene L. deSchryver, 35C Colfax Manor, li.oselle Park, N. J. 07204 1961-Charles Fred Angennan, Jr., I\t. 2, Zion Rd., l3ox 83, Pleasantville, N. J. 08232 1963-Adrien B. Hommell, 57 Main St., Sussex, N. J. 07461 1964-Franklin P. I(ramer, 105 Johnson Ave., Oaklyn, N. J. 08107 1965-Phillip Neuburger, !<'airway Gardens, Apt. 13-1, Broad St., Bloom- field, N. J. 07003 1970-Samuel J. Sarapata, 322 N. Union St., Lambertville 08530 1971-Kenneth Ridley, 978 Belle Ave., Teaneck, N. J. 07666 NEW MEXICO GHAND OFFICERS G.M. Lynn D. Hudgeons, 300 Valentina, Gallup, N. M. 87301 D.G.M. Charles A. I,. I<'letcher, 325 Chula Vista, N.E., Albuquerque, N. M. 87108 G.P.C.W. Harlan H. Morris, 11908 Golden Gate N.E., Albuquerque, N. M. 87111 G.R. Elmer H. Riemen, P.O. Box 1375, Roswell, N. M. 88201 PAST GHAND MASTERS 1951-Fred 13. Hart1nan, Box 224, I\1esilla Park, N. M. 88047 1953-Russell G. Bird, 212 N. Missouri Ave., Roswell, N. M. 88201 1955-Joseph V./. Taylor, 11.t. 2, l~ox 69, J.,as Cruces, N. M. 88001 1956-John C. Kost, Jr., 1203 N. Penn., Roswell, N. M. 88201 1957-Julius J. Richter, 2009 Virginia N.E., Albuquerque, N.M. 87110 1958-J. Carter Goodloe, Box 301, Las Cruces, N. M. 88001 1959-Herbert C"Denny, 700 South Fourth St., Gallup. N. M. 87301 1960-Frederick W. Blocksom, Box 1043, Roswell, N. M. 88201 1962-Vincent W. Bowman, 428 Amherst Dr. N.E., Albuquerque, N.M. 87106 1963-Wilhelni A. Wunsch, I3ox 6, Mesilla l">ark, N. M. 88047 1964-Hemy B. Coddington, 309 East Pine, Gallup, N. M., 87301 1965-Albert Hudson, 1315 N. Kentucky, Roswell, N. M. 88201 1966-Ed Hein, 1423 Los To1nases Dr., N.W., Albuquerque, N. M. 87102 1967-Phil Witherspoon, 1475 Boutz I{d., Las Cruces, N. M. 88001 1968-Marvin J. Baker, Box 3742, Albuquerque, N. M. 87110 1969-Frederick E. Hunt, Box 1316, Roswell, N. M. 88201 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 121 1970-Fred C. Piper, 13ox 2159, I~armington, N. M. 87401 1971-Clifford Rex Morrison, T3ox 89, Las Vegas, N. M. 87701 NEW YORK GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Michael A. Mallies, 17 West 182nd St., Bronx, N. Y. 10453 D.G.M. Sylvanus F. Nye, 1230 Colvin Blvd., Kenmore, N. Y. 14217 (}.P.C.W. Vincent D'Anza, 63 Wisconsin Ave., Delmar, N. Y. 12054 G.R. !layman H. Houst, 54 Kallen Ave., Schenectady, N. Y. 12304 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1927-(;·eorge 0. Linkletter, 811.Zemington Rd., Manhassett, N. Y. 11030 1952-Howard J_,, Adains, 1561 West St., Utica, N. Y. 13501 1953-Walter E. Price, 400 J_,incoln Place, I3rooklyn, N. Y. 11238 1958-Max V. Cote, 18 Notre Dame St., Hudson Falls, N. Y. 12839 1959-Harold M. Kreason, 82 Platt St., Hornell, N. Y. 14843 1960-S. W. \;yakefield, 41 A1nherst Dr., Hasting on Hudson, N. Y. 10706 1961-James f). Seatter, 2944 South Ave., Niagara Falls, N. Y. 14305 1962-Il. Bruce Dayton, 187 Elmdorf Ave., Rochester, N. Y. 14830 1963-Raymon H. Houst, 54 Kallen Ave., Schenectady, N. Y. 12304 1964-Joseph J. Smith 2649 Osaka Drive, Clearwater, Fla. 33516 1965-John A. Baringer, 20 South Main St., Gloversville, N. Y. 12078 1966-Kenneth C. Schwartz, 10 Fisk Place, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. 10550 1968-Walter It. Conlin, 140 Fuller St., Corning, N. Y. 14832 1969-Albin F. Bruder, 450A North Blvd., Boynton Beach, Fla. 33435 1970-Roy E. Van f)elinder, Sr., 84 Bedford St., Rochester, N. Y. 14609 NORTH CAROLINA GRAND 0Fl<'ICERS G.M. James H. Horne, 524 Vista ])rive, Fayetteville, N. C. 28305 D.G.M. Robert L. Parker, Box 747, 13revard, N. C. 28712 G.P.C.W. 13. I\.alph Cato, 2032 Green\vay Ave., Charlotte, N. C. 28204 G.R Tam L. Shumaker, Masonic rremple, 80 Broadway, Asheville, N. C. 28801 PAS'r GnAND MASTERS 1934-J. Ray Shute II, Monroe, N. C. 28110 1945-J. Edward Allen, Academy Place at Bragg St., Warrenton, N. C. 27589 1948-Thomas 0. Kepley, P. 0. Box 606, Salisbury, N. C. 28144 1952-Willian1 I. Gause, Box 1444, New Bern, N. C. 28561 1953-'Thomas G. Slate, 1301 General Lee Ave., Fayetteville, N. C. 28305 1954-Claude B. Hosaflock, 3924 Winterfield Pl., Charlotte, N. C. 28205 1955-William H. Elder, 2413 Club J3lvd., Durham, N. C. 27705 1957-Hardson K.auffman, l~t. 7, Box 173, Raleigh, N. C. 27609 122 PROCEEDINGS OF 'I'HE 1958-Nathaniel S. I?isher, 3036 Dunlavin Way, Charlotte, N. C. 28205 1960-James E. McDavid, 1804 Morganton Rd., Fayetteville, N. C. 28305 1962-}3urgess G. l,eonard, 1601 East Green Dr., High Point, N. C. 27260 1963-Forrest H. Pecht, 3014 Churchill ltd., Raleigh, N. C. 27607 1964-I~. Paul Martin, P. 0. Box 154, Waynesville, N. C. 28786 1965-Sinclair 'I'ebo, 161-1 Dalwood Dr., Winston-Salem, N. C. 27104 1966-Robert L. Grubb, 1616 Brandon Rd., Charlotte, N. C. 28207 1967-James 0. 'l'hornton, Box 1423, l3reensboro, N. C. 27402 1968-Walter J. Church, Ht. 1, Arden, N. C. 28704 1969-Alva L. Williams, 2108 Henderson Ave., New Bern, N. C. 28560 1970-Hiram J. Casebolt, 107 Longview Lake Dr., Ii.aleigh, N. C. 27610 1971-Cecil V../. Henderson, 114 N. 23rd St., Wilmington, N. C. 28401 NOHTH DAKOTA GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Arthur H. Bird, Flaxton, N. Dale 58737 D.G.M. Helmer M ohagen, J3ox 102, Grafton, N. Dak. 58237 G.P.C.W. Palmer Hallquist, Box 2951, Fargo, N. Dak. 58102 G.R Delbert J. Miller, Box 128 D, Devils Lake, N. Dak. 58301 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1935-Albert G. 'fverberg, Box 604·, Grafton, N. Dale, 58237 1937-Vine D. Lord, Cando, N. Dak., 58324 1938-Emil G. Bloedow, Edgeley, N. Dak. 58433 l 944-Donald M. Paul, Renville, Minn. 56284 1946-0lafur Johnson, l~ugby, N. Dale 58368 1947-Clarence C. McDonald, 607 S. 14th, Fargo, N. l)ak. 58101 1948-Roscoe H. Sherman, I~aMoure, N. Dale 58458 1950-Herinan E. Fowler, 205 Fourth Ave. N.W., Mandan, N. Dak. 58554 1951-Charles C. Hand, Grafton, N. Dak. 58237 1952-Walter E. Beisecker, Apt. 1009, 2nd St. So., Fargo, N. Dak. 58102 1953-Cleveland A. Armstrong, 1028 N. 14th, Fargo, N. Dak. 58101 1954-George H. Dunha1n, New Rockford, N. Dak. 58356 1955-James F. Ulmer, l;'raine Barracks, Bisn1ark, N. Dak. 58501 1957-Hugh R. Putnam, 785Yz S. 2nd St., Carrington, N. Dak. 58421 1959-Harley R. Kingsbury, Grafton, N. Dak. 58237 1960-Alex Paper,, 508 Eleventh St. S., Fargo, N. Dak. 58101 1961-Delbert J. Miller, Box 668, Devils Lake, N. Dak. 58301 1962-C. E:ugene Dresser, Spirtwood, N. J)ak. 58481 1964-Arthur H. Davis, 29 Johnson I_)r., Dickinson, N. J)ak. 58601 1965-James G. I<'ogle, 706 Sixth Ave. N.\V., Mandan, N. Dak. 58554 1966-J. C. McCormick, 523 Seventh St., Devils Lake, N. Dale 58301 1968-Albert W. Rabehl, J3ox 1194, Ja1nestov;n, N. D. 58401 1969-1970-Neil J. Tillapaugh, Box 123, New Hockford, N. Dak. 58356 1971-Bernard llognlie, Churchs Ferry, N. Dak. 58325 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 123 OKLAHOMA GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Itobert E. Fielden, 1719 l'.\owena Lane, Norman, Okla. 73069 D.G.M. D. L. Cooley, 128 Kelley Dr., Moore, Okla. 73060 G.P.C.W. Loren J_,, Jones, 721 E. Cleveland, Guthrie, Okla. 73044 G.R. F. M. Lumbard, P. 0. Box 1037, Muskogee, Okla. 74401 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1934-Leslie H. S\van, 2200 North\vest 58th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. 73112 1939-Richard E. Newhouse, 1024 S. Quincy, Tulsa, Okla. 74120 1942-Hayward I-I. Skaggs, 207 N. 3rd St., Medford, Okla. 73759 1948-William E. Cro\ve, l3roadway 'l'o\ver, E~nid, Okla. 73701 1952-F. M. Lumbard, P. 0. Box 1037, Muskogee, Okla. 74401 1959-Chester M. Cowen, 1315 S. 19th St., Chickasha, Okla. 73018 1960-George W. Wright, 722 W. Third St., Guymon, Okla. 73942 1962-Ben F. Mandlebaum, 1537 S. Hickory, Bartlesville, Okla. 74003 1963-Thomas L. Townley, Sr., 1120 N. Jones Ave., Norman, Okla. 73069 1964-Luther N. Deatherage, 1603 N. Minnesota, Shawnee, Okla. 74801 1965-0. Kenneth Taylor, P. 0. Box 70, Okmulgee, Okla, 74447 1966-J. C. Barnard, 1442 N.W. 26th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. 73106 1967-Percy G. Howes, Atoka Clinic, Atoka, Okla. 74525 1968-Kenneth M. Blakley, l{t. 1, Box 225, Woodward, Okla. 73801 1969-Hobert H. Bibb, 226 N. "G" St., Muskogee, Okla. 74401 1971-Seymour B. Ingers~n, 131D Phillips Bldg., Bartlesville, Okla. 74003 OHEGON GRAND OFFICERS G.M. J)r. Elmer H.K. Dorr, 3341 l3luff Ave., Salem, Ore. 97302 D.G.M. M. Patrick Dunn, 65 Granite Ave., Ashland, Ore. 97520 G.P.C.W. Wallace E. White, c/o City Hall, Independence, Ore. 97351 G.R. A. Earle Horning, 1941 I~ast l<'irst Ave., Albany, Ore. 97321 PAST GRAND MAS'rERS 1918-Frank M. Patterson, 6404 S.J:ci. 23rd, Apt. 645, Portland, Ore. 97202 1947-Lyn1a11 C: Palmer, 1688 Fairmont Blvd., Eugene, Ore. 97403 1954-A. ~:::lton Waldron, 856 Pennsylvania, Medford, Ore, 97501 1955-Jacob J. Legler, 4804 S.I~. 48th Ave., Portland, Ore. 97206 1956-Fred H. Forster, P.O. Box 173, Albany, Ore. 97321 1957-Wilbur E. Sherfy, 643 E. Franklin, Bend, Ore. 97701 1958-Lloyd K. McRae, Eielix, Ore., 97835 1959-Vernon A. 'rurpin, 3027 Old Military R.d., Central Point Branch, Medford, Ore. 97502 1960-D. J_,ynn \'Voodson, 4817 S.E. Ankeny St., Portland, Ore. 97215 1961-Arthur E. Kriever, Box 558, Waldport, Ore. 97394 1962-rfheodore C. Roake, 564 lt.ose St., Salem, 01·e. 97301 124 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 1963-lierman IZ. Husen, 374 N. 18th St., Reedsport, Ore. 97467 1964-llarold W. Keep, 3579 SJ~. I-Iarrison St., Port.land, Ore. 97215 1965-Edward Warner Norton, 1235 I~iver 1-{d., Eugene, Ore. 97402 1966-IZoss F. Gilkison, 1411 Crown Ave., Medford, Ore. 97501 1967-A. (Archie) Earle Horning, 1941 E. 1st St., Albany, Ore. 97321 1968-Julius J. Gimbel, 367 Newport Ave., I-Iermiston, Oro. 97838 1969-George E. Anderson, 11784 S.W. Royal Villa Dr., Tigard, Ore. 97223 1970-J. Robert Nelson, 4524 S.E. 45th Ave., Portland, Ore. 97206 1971-IZoger B. Bouse, 115 Vine St., Oregon City, Ore. 97045 PHILIPPINES GRAND 0FFICEHS G:.M. James L. Norris, P.O. Box 744, Agana, Guam 96910 D.G.M. Raymond I~. Wilmarth, No. 9 Green Hill St., New Manila, Quezon City, Philippines 1)-502 G.P.C.W. Jose B. Legaspi, J_,opez Jaena, San Roque, Cavite City, Philippines G.R. Antonio Gonzalez, Sr., 4645 Old Santa Mesa, Manila, Philip pines D-403 PAST GRAND MASTERS Antonio Gonzalez, Sr., 4645 Old Santa Mesa St., Manila, Philippines Charles Alton l{ichards-Address Unknown 'l'eodorico A. Jirnenez, Cavite City, Philippines Wallace H. Morris, P. 0. Box 6, Ginowan, Okinawa Lloyd 0. Haig, P. 0. Box 955, Agana, Guam, 96910 Primo I. Guzman, 8 E. Jacinto St., Mandaluyong, Rizal, Philippines Jose Penaflor, Cavite City, Philippines Jose E. Racela, P. 0. Box 1921, Manila, Philippines Antonio Gonzalez, Jr., 4645 Old Santa Mes:i St., Manila, Philippines Will K. Prestidge, Jr., 51st Civil Engineering Sqdn., I3ox 3607, A.P.O. San Francisco 96235 Jose M. Estacion, Bacolod City, Philippines Andrew 11. Bulkey, U.S. Ar1ny Engine~r Group, Quarters Furniture Branch, APO San Francisco 96331 Apolonia Pisig, Cavite City, Philippines Eliseo P. David, 383 Llamado St., Cavite City, Philippines Leandro F. Cruz, Suite 311 Chaco Bldg., Plaza de Cervantes, Manila, Philippines D-405 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 125 SOUTH CAROLINA GRAND OFFICERS G.M. J. Erskine Thompson, Van Wyck, S. C. 29744 D.G.M. Clarence E. Barnett, 18 Bidwell Dr., Taylors, S. C. 29687 G.P.C.W. James D. Penley, Jr., 365 McCelvey St., York, S. C. 29745 GR. Henry F. Collins, 901 Palmetto State Life Bldg., Columbia, S. C. 29201 PAST Q RAND MASTERS 1951-J. 0. Cartrette, Box 499, Conway, S. C. 29526 1953-Henry F. Collins, 901 Palmetto State Life Bldg., Columbia, S. C. 29201 1954-Velver E. Bentley, Jonesville, S. C. 29353 1956-Ben T. Jones, 332 N. Main St., Marion, S. C. 29571 1957-Leonard C. Ripley 23 Moore Dr., Westwood, Charleston, S. C. 29407 1958-A. J. M. Wannamaker, I~t. 5, l~ox 12, Orangeburg, S. C. 29115 1959-Mendel C. Jeanes, Post Fire Chief, Fort Jackson, S. C. 29207 1960-,J. Anderson Bass, Box 766, Hock Hill, S. C. 29730 1961-W. C. Wylie, Jr., 134 Park Dr., Chester, 29706 1962-E. I. Johnson, 13ox 393, Spartanburg, S. C. 29301 1963-W. N. Bradford, Box 1404, Sumter, S. C. 29150 1964-Marion L. Watson, 1220 King Ave., Florence, S. C. 29501 1965-Fred S. McFadden, 750 Eden Terr., Rock Hill, S. C. 29730 1966-·Thomas A. ]3olt, 9 Ashford Ave., C~reenville, S. C. 29609 1967-George W. Romanstine, Rt. 1, Chapin, S. C. 29036 1968-Daniel T. Lambright, Box 726, Gaffney, S. C. 29340 1969-Marvin N. DeYoung, 307 Shands St., Clinton, S. C. 29325 1970-Angus Hinson, 1057 Oakland Ave., Itock Hill, S. C. 29730 1971-M. Carl Watt, 504 Blair St., Anderson, S. C. 29621 SOUTH DAKOTA GRAND OI<'FICERS G.M. Fritz Clement, I3ox 343, Selby, 8. Dak. 57472 D.(}.M. Floyd Strong, 1217 East 5th Ave., Mitchell, S. Dak. 57301 G.P.C.W. Harry Cleberg, 1319 South Main, Redfield, S. Dak. 57469 (i.R. Walter H. Reckling, Box 425, Winner, S. Dak. 57580 PAS'I' GRAND MASTERS 1921-Merrill E. Guinter, 1609 S. Norton Ave., Sioux Falls, S. Dak. 57105 1927-Carl H. Kubler, 703 N. Main St., Deadwood, S. Dak. 57732 1935-Roger S. Brown, 5 Brown Apt., Sioux Falls, S. Dale 57102 1946-Philo H. Schultz, 118 N. Yankton, Pierre, S. Dale 57501 1950-William M. Sonday, 1601 S. Main St., Aberdeen, S. Dak. 57401 1955-Amerigo Rain1ondi, 311 S. Lewis Ave., Sioux Falls, S. Dak. 57103 1957-Arthur E. Slocum, 721 E. 6th Ave., Mitchell, S. Dak. 57301 1959-N. Peter Wenge, 1115 S. Kline St., Aberdeen, S. Dak. 57401 126 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 1960-Wilbur I-L Dale, 1006 S. 3rd Ave., Sioux Falls, S. Dale 57105 1961-Charles A. Howard, Jr., Box 248, Aberdeen, S. Dak. 57401 1962-George F. Westover, l'.{t. 1, l3ox 109W, Rapid City, S. Dak. 57701 1963-Cecil I.J, I-Ieald, 515 St. Francis St., Rapid City, S. Dale 57701 1961-E. Clark Prey, 100 N. Maple St., \i\Taterto\vn, S. Dak. 57201 1965-Alfred V. Armstrong, 824 S. VValts Ave., Sioux Falls, S. Dak. 57104 1966-Lowell Elliott, 408 W. 12th Ave., Mitchell, S. Dak. 57301 1967-Arthur W. Galligher, Box 645, Huron, S. Dale 57350 1968-James Ii. Foreshe\v, 208 W. Oak St., Pierre, S. Dak. 57501 1969-Clarence I. Johnson, Box 09, Rt. 46-160, Sturgis, S. Dak. 57785 1970-Charles M. Osborn, 1803 W. 10th St., Sioux Falls, S. l)ak. 57104 1971-Fritz Clement, Box 343, Selby, S. Dak. 57472 TENNESSEE GRAND OFFICERS G.M. IZalph Rigdon Tonkin, 3315 Monmouth St., Knoxville, Tenn. 37917 l).G.M. David IIollis Vaughn, 2891 Walker Ave., Memphis, Tenn. 38111 G.P.C.W. Ray Sanders Garton, 203 Royal Oak Dr., Dickson, Tenn. 37055 G.R. W. Phelan Douglas, P.O. Box 216, Nashville; 'renn. 37202 p AST G HAND MASTERS 1933-Homer B. Clarke, 206 Wilsonia Blvd., Nashville, 'I'enn. 37205 1936-B. Hunter Jackson, 1314 Marshall St., 'l'upelo, Miss. 38801 1939-·L. R. Ault, Rt. 7, Johnson City, Tenn. 37601 1940-John M. Coben, Rt. No. 5, Dandridge, Tenn. 37725 1943-Geo. F. Brookhart, Box 365, Crossville, Tenn. 38555 1947-John C. Crawford, Jr., P.O. Box 368, Maryville, Tenn. 37801 1948-J. Norton Waggoner, 97 N. Auburndale, Memphis, Tenn. 38104 1949-E. Guy l<'rizzell, 2931 Essary Rd., Knoxville, 'l'enn. 37981 1951-Arch E. McClanahan, 712 McGavock Lane, Nashville, Tenn. 37214 1952-James A. Buford, P.O. l3ox 226, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37404 1955-John 'l'hreadgill Ste\vart, Lexington, 'l'enn. 38351 1957-E. Leslie Webb, Jr., 709 Jones Ave., Maryville, 'I'enn. 87801 1958-0tway Yates, Seln1er, 'l'enn. 38375 1959-Coy Henderson Duke, P.O. Box 216, Nashville, Tenn. 37302 1961-Joseph Clinton Mobley, 2240 N. Parkway, Meinphis, Tenn. 38112 1962-Harold Henry Harter, 169 Delmar Dr., Clarksville, Tenn. 37040 1963-Joe LaFayette Neal, 120 Necada Circle, Oak Ridge, Tenn. 37830 1964-James Edgar McFadin, 1761 St. Phillips, Memphis, 'renn. 38116 1965-Bernie Francis Winningham, 905 Church St., Livingston, Tenn. 38750 1966-J. R. Denny, 901 E. Chilhowie Ave., Johnson City, Tenn. 37601 1969-0scar Earl Cook, Jr., 517 Hamilton Ave., Chattanooga, Tenn. 37405 1970-Dodds Claude Griggs, Box 515, Union City, Tenn. 38261 1971-John Roy Stracener, Box 216, Nashville, Tenn. 37202 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 127 UTAH GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Jay R. Newman, 1203 Woodstock Ave., Salt I ... ake City, Utah 84121 D.G.M. Kenneth M. Neuschwander, 1040 South Davis Blvd., I~ounti ful, Utah 84010 G.P.C.W. William F. Wade, 1651 Twenty-first St., Ogden, Utah 84403 G.R. Paul B. Pickering, 650 East So. rremple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1941-Glen C. Ray, 3565 Fowler Ave., Ogden, Utah, 84403 1945-Paul 13. Pickering, 650 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 1947-Fred E. Ray, 175 W. 200 So., Provo; Utah 84601 1949-C. Leander Prisk, 2066 Yale Ave., Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 1953-Harold G. Price, 1270 Crystal Ave., Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 1955-Alan E. Goodell, 2703 Brinker Ave., Ogden, Utah 84403 1956-Frank B. Harris, 1158 First Ave., Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 1957-Lloyd N. 1,aylor, 1527 Lake St., Ogden, Utah 84403 1958-Jack Itichards, c/o KOAI., Radio, Price, Utah 84501 1959-W. R Tyler, Sr., 526 Elizabeth St., Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 1960-Edwin I.,. Ames, 1400 Geary Blvd., Apt. 705, San Francisco, Calif. 94109 1961-0. F. Bartholomew, 1778 E. 13th S. Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 1962-Wallace V. Peck, 308 S. 3rd East, American Fork, Utah 84003 1965-Roy W. !{obinson, 880 N. 3rd I~ast, Price, Utah 84501 1966-Calvin A. Behle, The Stansbury, Apt. P-4, 710 E. 2nd St., Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 1967-Jedediah Foss Woolley, Jr., 306 Douglas St., Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 1968-Laverne Clarence Bane, 463 Douglas St., Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 1969-Aaron Hey, c/o T. A. I-!ey, Grays Cottage, Grays Close, Hasle mere, Surray, England 1970-Ernest A. Lyon, Box 831, Provo, Utal~ 84601 1971-I_,amar H. ,Jones, Box 224, Price, lJtah 84501 VERMONT GRAND OFFICERS G.M. Arnold H. Anderson, R.R. 2, Putney, Vt. 05346 D.G.M. Cha'.rles D. Burgess, Chelsea, Vt. 05038 G.P.C.W. Theodore H. Boisvert, Box 173, St. Albans, Vt. 05478 G.R. D. Burleigh Smalley, Jr., Box 443, Burlington, Vt. 05402 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1933-John 0. Baxendale, 172 Cliff St., Burlington, Vt. 05401 1950-J. Wesley Murdock, Sr., P.O. J3ox 348, Middleberry, Vt. 05733 1957-George E. Cummings, 33 Clough Ave., Windsor, Vt. 05089 1959-Welland S. Horn, R.l<'.D., Brandon, Vt. 05733 1961-Arthur E. Dietrich, 29-0 Calle Aragon, Laguna Hills, Calif. 92653 1964-Roland J. Bishop, 9 Bacon St., Springfield, Vt. 05156 128 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 1965-Chester v..r. Watters, 24 Marble St., Brandon, Vt. 05733 1966-Frank H. Preble, 13 Cranwell Pkwy., South Burlington, Vt. 05401 1967-Harold W. l)avis, 65 Liberty St., Montpelier, Vt. 05602 1968-l{alph E. Berry, 12 Locke 'l'err., St. Albans, Vt. 05478 1969-Franklyn H. Churchill, Box 131, Bennington, Vt. 05201 1970-Morris G. Tucker, 44 Edgerton St., Rutland, Vt. 05701 1971-Reginald A. Barnard, 14 Carver St., Brandon, Vt. 05733 WASHINGTON GRAND 0FFIC!<';RS G.M. Ralph H. Griffin, 2130 Alki Ave., S.W., Seattle, Wash. 98116 D.G.M. Harry B. Warnick, 1515 N.I~. 113th St., Seattle, Wash. 98125 G.P.C.W. Robert P. Monroe, 315 Sanford Ave., Richland, Wash. 99352 G.R. C. L. Swanson, 2712 No. 12th St., 'l'acorna, Wash. 98406 PAST GRAND MASTERS 1945-G. W. Ch1·istensen, 10737 Twelfth Ave., N.Vil., Seattle, Wash. 98177 1946-Virgil E. Davin, P.O. Box 307, Vi/alla Walla, \Vash. 98362 1947-Willis 'l'albott, 737 May St., Box 583, Raymond, Wash. 98577 1948-Guy S. Rose, 1507 Bay St., Santa Cruz, Calif. 95060 1949-Carl L. S•vanson, 2712 N. 12th St., •racoma, Wash. 98406 1951-John D. Pistono, 215 S. 16th Ave., Yakin1a, \~lash. 98902 1952-Lee J, Adamson, 809 Warner 'l'ower, 511 Four Mile Rd., Alexandria, Virginia 22305 1953-Everett S. Woolcock, 1709 Thompson St., Woodburn, Oregon 97071 1957-Lawrence A. Cooper, 909 Winchell Ave., Vancouver, Wash. 98661 1959-Gilbert L. Kaseburg, 2010 N. J_,afayette, Bre1nerton, Wash. 98310 1960-Harold B. Duncan, Route 1, Box 742, Yakima, Wash. 98901 1961-0rin Parks, 1347 Franklin Ave., Shelton, Wash. 98584 1962-Duane W. Dolan, 1416 Thil'ty~third Ave. S., Seattle, Wash. 98144 1963-David G. Miller, 2000 W. Ileserve St., Vancouver, Vi.lash. 98663 1964-Lorne A. Chambers, 8247 Overlake Dr. W., I-3ellevue, Wash. 98004 1965-J. Forrest Olson, Rt. 2, Box 78, Pullman, Wash. 99163 1966-Richard D. I-Iein, Box 11, Malaga, Wash. 98828 1967-Marlowe I-f. Jones, 3322 S. Union Ave., r.racoma, Wash. 98409 1968-Guy .B. Sligar, E. 224 Westview Ave., Spokane, Wash. 99218 1969-Ceil M. Ward, 8017 Meridian Ave., No. Seattle, Wash. 98103 1970-J. Stanley Ray, Rt. 1, Box 216, 'I'oppenish, Wash. 98948 1971-Vernon R. Parks, 2201 College Station, Pullman, Wash. 99163 WESTERN CANADA GRAND OFFICERS G.M. 0. Paul Thomas, I3ox 44, Site 5, R.R. 2, South Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6C 4E6 D.G.M. Wilfred J. McGregor, Box 83, Gladstone, Manitoba, Canada G.P.C.W. Lennart A. Nygren, 206 Carnarvon St., New Westminster, B.C., Canada G.R. Len S. Churchill, P.O. Box 86124, North Vancouver, B.C., Canada GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 129 PAST GRAND MAS1'ERS 1955-IIarold E. Bentley, 541 IIarvey Ave., I(elowna, B. C. 1956-George H. Lan1bert, 1 \Villo\v Crescent S.W., Calgary, Alta. 1958-Jan1es C. Innes, 3436 Sixth St., S.W., Calgary, Alta. 1959-Ed J. Marshall, 410-1791 Iiockland Ave., Victoria, B.C. 1959-James C. Allen, 244 Bruce Ave., \iVinnipeg 12, Manitoba 1961-Wm. G. Scott, Iioom 346, King Ed\vard IIotel, Edmonton, Alta. 1963-Adna C. Woods, 162 Hochelaga St. E., Moose Jaw, Sask. 1964-'I'heodore P. Crowther, 1990 Haro St., Vancouver 5, B. C. 1965-George C. Iiussell, 237-13 Ave., N.E. Calgary, Alta. 1966-Leonard S. Churchill, P. 0. J3ox 86124, North Vancouver, B. C. 1968-Eric 0. 13urt, 1706 Wiggins Ave., Saskatoon, Sask. 1969-C. E~llison Pollard, 24 Woodbine St., Chilliwack, B. C., Canada 1970-R. F. J. Hopkinson, 1436 Mcintosh St., Regina, Sask., Canada 1971-Andre\V G. Gunning, 2432-T\venty-ninth Ave., S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2T-IN9 WYOMING (}RAND OFFICERS G.M. William F. Smith, Box 111, Buffalo, Wyo. 82834 D.G.M. Loris A. Marshall, 515 S. Greeley Highway, Cheyenne, Wyo. 82001 G.P.C.W. Reino A. Hakala, 1004 Thirteenth St., Ii.awlins, Wyo. 82301 G.R John A. Mokler, P.O. 13ox 1, Casper, Wyo. 82601 PAST GRAND MASTBHS 1952-Verne W. Mokler, P. 0. T3ox 1, Casper, \Vyo. 82601 1954-Dana P. Van Burgh, 2043 S. Chestnut St., Casper, \Vyo. 82601 1955-0ra W. Helms, P. 0. Box 231, Sheridan, VVyo. 82801 1956-J_,, Virgil Abbott, 435 Sweetwater St., Lander, Wyo. 82520 1957-Harry E. Crun1p, 505 S. 'l'hunnond St., Sheridan, Wyo. 82801 1958-Alfred R. Corsberg, 1512 Rainbow, Laramie, Wyo. 82070 1961-Ralph Park Crowe, I3ox 283, Elizabethtown, Pa. 17022 1963-Van Johnson, 732 Buena Vista Dr., I... ander, VVyo. 82520 1964-Edward N. Shellinger, 2434 E. Main St., No. 27, Mesa, Ariz. 85203 1965-Lincoln W. Sexton, Box 332, Sun City, Ariz. 85351 1966-Charles A. Painter, Box 353, Raw-lins, Wyo. 82301 1967-Erwin A. Froyd, Box 66, Torrington, Wyo. 82240 1968-John A. Mokler, 13ox 1, Casper, Wyo. 82601 1969-Donald S. Nicoll, 1651 Westridge PL, Casper, Wyo, 82601 1970-Albert W. Cross, ])ubois, Wyo. 82513 1971-William F. Smith, Box 111, Buffalo, Wyo. 82834 ASSEMBLIES OF GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL SINCE ITS ORGANIZATION AND OFFICERS ELECTED i WHERE HELD GENERAL GRAND MASTI>:RS DEPUTY G:E:NERAL GRAND MASTERS YEA~l ____ ~HEN I-IELD ,______! __ _ 1880 Aug. 25-28. Detroit, Mich.. . . : "'Jobiah I{. Drummond .. . Portland, Me.. . .. i *George M. Osgoodby. Buffalo, N. Y. 1883 Aug. 14 .... De. nver, Colo...... · 1 "'George M. Osgoodby .. . Buffalo, N. Y.... . · 1 *George J. Pinckard. New Orleans, La. 1886 Sept. 28-29 .. Washington, D. C.. . . *George J. Pinckard .. . New Orleans, La.... . *George W. Cooley..... Minneapolis, Minn. 1889 Nov. 19-20. Atlanta, Ga...... *George W. Cooley ... . I-.Jinneapolis, Minn ..... *Orestes A. B. Senter. . Columbus, 0. 1891 July 21-22. Minneapolis, Minn .. *Orestes A. B. Senter. Columbus, 0 ...... *John W. Coburn. New York, N. Y. 1894 , Aug. 21-22 .... . Topeka, Kan...... , *John W. Coburn. New York, N. Y ...... *Bradford Nichol... Nashville, Tenn. 1897 Oct. 11-12 ... . Baltimore, Mel. ! *Bradford Nichol. .. Nashville, Tenn.. . .. *William H. Mayo...... St. Louis, Mo. H. P. SL 1900 I Sept. 24-25. Cincinnati, 0 ...... · 1· *William Mayo ...... St. L()uis, Mo...... *Andrew Swans(.rom. Paul, Minn. 1903 Oct. :"i-6. Little Rock, Ark ...... "'°Andrew P. Swans(.rom. St. Paul, Minn...... 1 ·"! *Deceased. OFFICERS OF GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL SINCE ITS ORGANIZATION ~_:~I GENERAL GRAND PRINCIPAL CONDUCTORS GENERAL GRAND TREAsuRx-:Rs I GENERAr. GRAND Rx·:coRDEns *George J. Pinckard ..... New Orleans, Senter.. *George 1880 I I ~~~~-- -,-Q-,~-t-~-A-.-B. ColuO:~~;-~-~--~~I ~v~Z~~:;·_-~--- --;:;inneapol~s, M-::-.-- 1883 *George W. Cooley. . . -1 Minneapolis, Minn.. *Orestes A. B. Senter. Columbus, 0...... : *Benjamin F. Haller. Memphis. Tenn. 1886 I *Orest.es A. B. Senter. . . I, Columbus, 0...... > *Deceased. NOTE: John D. Lee, Columbia, S. C., General Grand Recorder, November 19, 1928 to August: 26, 1930, to fill unexpired term of Henry W. Mordhurst. IIenry F. Collins, Columbia, S. C., General Grnnd Reconler, November 29, 1950 to October 2, 1951, to fill out unexpired term ofO. Frnnk Hart. Hoss ,J. Gamblin, Atlantic, Iowa, Elected General Grand Hecorder Emeritus. October 11. 1966. OFFICERS OF GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL SINCE ITS ORGANIZATION YEARS GENERAL GRAND CAPTAINS OF GUARD G:i<:NER,\L GRAND CONDUCTORS 01'' COUNCIL GENERAL GRAND MAUSHALS ------,. -·---; 1880 *Wm. D. Wadsworth. Montgomery, Ala .... ·1 *Charles R. Armstrong. ' Eastman, Ga ..... *Edward I'. Burnham. Saco, Me. 1883 *Robert Van Valzah. Terre Haute, Ind. . . . . *John Haigh ...... Somerville, Mass .. *Henry Sayre Orme. Los Angeles, Cal. 1886 o: *Deceased. OFFICERS OF GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL SINCE ITS ORGANIZATION YEARS GENERAL GRAND ST~:WARDS I GENERAL GRAND CHAPLAINS GENERAL GRAND SENTir.;"EI..S ----·-~------ 1880 *AL J). McConaughby. Atchison, Kan...... · 1 · ...... 1833 *George L. McCa.han. Baltimore, Md. . . . , . . *John R. Parson ... . St. Louis. 1'.1o ...... · w;~hi·n"gt~~-, ·o~ 1886 =Br!l~ford Nichol. Nashvil~e, Tenn ...... · 1 :claudiu.s B. Smith. Washington, D. C .. · *J~~~Ph ·s.· M~c~:v·. · ·c: · 1889 ·Wilham H. Mayo. St. Louis, Mo...... ·Joseph S. Murrow. Atoka, Ind. Ter .. *Jay D. Edwards. Atlanta, Ga. 1891 *William B. Lawrence ... Medford, Mass ...... i *Robert W. Hill. .. . Muskogee, Ind. Ter.. *Richard Lackey ... Minneapolis, Minn. 1894 *Andrew P. Swanstrom. Minneapolis, Minn ..... : *Samuel E. Busser .. . Emporia, I *Deceased 1969- OFFICERS AND SUMMARY GRAND COUNCIL RETUANS-1969 ---···- I i 0 i I 0 0 0 ~ i "0 <- ~ 0 " i\L GRA"']) DBPlJl'Y GHA1'0 I " GHA1'D r. 0 " 0 ~ I " ~ )l'fAST!m Co:m<;cronG"m P"""'" or Wom;: " e~ I se I " ~ 0 ~ Con1>c1L lh:J,O AT DAn: ?11Asn:1t I I I E e ~ I ~ 0 i:: :2 ' 0 0 " ii ~ Q ..." w ~ Ci I I I I ~--- ~ i I~ I " " Alabamn. _:...ton!!l:omcry. 2--09-70 i D.Shdhy\'aughn .. CharlcsD._111illcr. ·-1 '.ic)JurrayL.Griffith S,895 3.58 rn 86 460 2.30 I IS 93 338 I 6,0I7 Arizona. Phoenix. 10-28-~9 I' Virgil\\". ~al:.er.... Fran!\ A. Williams .. l~ro G. i'fulb...... l,~5~ l~(i 2~ !6 2.~~ 23 21 4S ?~ , 1.~~ Arkansas. . . . Little Hock. 3-0::1-10 J. Harold Smith.,. K('rm1t L. Dodson . . Noble B. Jon{'S...... 3.b31 fo1 1 -6 181 130 16 SI 211 1 3,'.!91 Ca\ifomi:i.. Long Be;ich .. 4-29-70 Geo. C. Holstein. . . Bcnj. T. Salmon. . . Ch;irlcs C. Hulse. . . . Hi.932 .554 66 31 651 2.32 249 373 890 1G,ll93 Colorado. Denver. 1-22-zo Ralph W. Bishop ... , If A. Stcphcns ...... 1 l~aul \Y. Hra;\h...... 2,9~9 13! 41 5 11z 33 7I 86 l!l~ 2,9~6 Delaware .... - Wilmington. . ... 1-11-10 C.H. &·arborough . 1 T~riw.'itH. (.1artyn .. Samuel A. \\1sc .... _ 3-S fo 2 11 3 4 9 16 326 Dist. of Col.. Washington D. C . 3-07-IO C. Eugene Barnes .. I 111arvin E. Fowler. , Joseph C. Richmond. !lS!l 38 2 IS 58 28 1G 30 i4 943 florida. . JadtsonvHk. .5-19-ZO H.V.\~hcclcr ...... A.R.f'.cd?lcs ...... IRolwrt.Oll'rnBcH. S,03> 4~.5 ~! 32 496 l~~ ~7 196 ~71 8.1~2 Georgia... ?l-'1:1<:on. 4-15-10 HarryE.Copeland .. John\\".S1sk ...... H.C.Duncan .... 11,090 3<>8 3, 21 422 213 10 191 ;;i34 10,918 Grrmany. Hciddhcrg .. 4-12-70 W. C. Smlth,Jr..... H. D. Larson.... W. E. Clayton.. 982 162 IS 9 IS9 .52 31 4 SS l,OS3 Idaho... Porutdlo .... 5-2G-i0 J.P.Halliwdl,Jr.. F.I~.Buttrrfidd .... FloydBandy...... 914 40 1 41 13 8 JS 39 976 Illinois.. Springfield .. 9-13-69 Earl R. Shi~lcr ..... _ Lutlwr Hay Smith.. Howard A. Larrnn. 9,442 427 79 23 529 JS.) I HiG 274; li2S 9,346 Indiana. Lafaye\((' .. 4-09-70 H. H. Hammel. Jr.. David W. Brmok_ ... K. Arthur Wt>hr.. 14,l\34 39S 50 11 4.59 143 302 390 S35 14,258 10-11-69 C. W. \\"hiteha\I ..... Robert J. Hinebaugh Allen J. Hughes..... 7,.589 429 S9 51 569 14!1 J.54 187 490 i,(i6S ~~~~;.$ .· . ~:1fi~~~- City. 3-Hi-iO Myron H. Cushman. G 0 ~ ~ ~ .0 z ."< GitAND ::vL I. GR,crn Di:Pl:rr GRAl'iD i GRAND PHINCIP.~L r:l .; ~ ~ i:: 0 COUNCIL Hr,i.p AT Dm ).f.~STJ::n }.IAsn:n CoNDt:C'Ion 01' \Von:r:: ~ ~ g; r:l " " I I 1 0 E $" =;;i § 1 ~ 0 ~ j :::;" w ;::: ';:::; I I < " 5 "' Alabama. Birmingham .. 2i~-Zl I Charlcs,P: Mille. r.. M. (::\.1urr~y Griffith ..' Troy J. !,l~bcrts .. . 6,on 332 18 1~ . 42~ ..... , 17g 25 -i"14 I' --318 I -6,12t Arir.ona. Prescott. l0--~1·10 F.A.\"\1Hwms ..... 1€00.lfulb ...... 1 EarlA.i::ip1tler .. . 1,900 99 13 " 1 lli ·····I 23 10 48 Sl' 1.939 Arkansas.... Little Ro:,k ... 3-02-711 KcrmitL.Dodoon. XoblcB.Jones ...... j WilliamS.PiC'rrc .. 3,597 1GS 11 47 ' 22() . . . . . IQ(; IS so I 204 i 3,(;1. California.. Saeramcnto .. 4-21-71 Benj. T. Salmon. Charles G. Hulse ... , C. Hobert Bc1·k _. 16,693 633 61 34 728 ii 200 lSl 4li 575 1 1(),54~ Colorado. DC'nwr .. 1-28-il Paul W. Hrath. .. . R. E. Hud~on ...... i Gaines S. Grtcnc .. 2,9SG 19,5 9 3 ; 207 30 37 GS 135 i 3,053 Delaware..... \Vilmington .. l-lli--71 ErncstH. '.\fartyn .. &mud A. Wh;e ...... A. W. Wheatley. 326 IS 1 18 l 3 10 14 ! 33 Dist. o[ Co!... 'Washington. 3-0G-71 M::irvin E. Fowler.. Josqlh C. Rkhmond. i C. Di>kan Her"uks .. 9·i3 13 28 10 I 51 27 4 30 I GI I 933 Florida. . S:irnsota .. .5-18-71 I -~!frrd R. Prcblcs... Robert 0. Bel! ..... · 1 J~sse F. Nettles ... 8,l62 322 43 27 i 392 151 34 l!l3 I 37S s,116 Georgia. . ... 11acon. . . . . 4-21-il ! John W. Sisk...... Harold C. Dunr,an .. Frrmor R. Hargrove. 10,!17S 383 12 24 . 419 2.3!1 35 173 i 447 10,950 Germany ..... i H<'ic!kherg .. 5-02-71 I H. D. Lar.<;on...... \Valtcr E. Clayton .. John\\'. K("nncdy .. . 1,(IS3 145 13 31 lS!I l S9 48 4 I 142 1,13_0 Idaho ...... 1 Lc:wrnton ...... 5-2-3-71 I F. E. Buttcrfidd... Floyd Bandy. . . Harl(-y '.\lathist'n ... . 976 36 :3 4 43 14 3 27 I 44 97~ Illinois ...... 'I Granite Citv .. . 9-12-iO ' Lutlwr R. Smith... H. A. L:irson ... , . . E!lsworth J,. Kumpf. 9.346 397 s!l 21 507 144 221 251 I li16 !l.23.' Indiana . . . . JndianapoliS .. 4-29-Zl David'."- B•or·k... J{. Arthur Wehr Wm. E. I-Icpky. 14,258 3()4 83 19 4fl6 2J3 395 343 I 951 13,773 I i 1 Iowa Ottt1mwa .... 10-0Q-_1.0 IL J. H11;di..1u1ih... Alkn J. H_ughe_s ... · 1 H. L. Campbell. ... 7,liliS 244 23 79 . 346 17.5 74 192 !. 441 7,57 3_ Kan~as I Salma 3-0;J-11 Gerald h. Longton. H. E. Cro:-~.wh1tc .... K. Mnynard Curl:<. fl,794 mu s 37 211 2m; 57 t78 : 440 G,59" Kentu ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- 1971 - OFFICERS AND SUMMARY GRAND COUNCIL RETURNS -1971 I ~ 0 ;:i ~ ~ ~ GRAXD M. I. GnAxn DEPt:TY GRAND GRAND PmNClPAL I ~ z ~ " Hn.D AT DAn: MASTER MASTER ~ t ~ •" Couxc1L Co:mucTon OF WonK I rJ ~ z ~ ;j " rJ 2 ~ - ~ " 0 "' ~ ~ ~" w " 5 ~ Alabama. Tu~caloosa. 2-14-72 :'.foMurray Griffith_. Troy J. Hohcrts .. \Va\ter K. Collins. 6.121" 39S lG 54 46S 236 I 22 101 359 -6;230" Ariy.ona. Chandler. 10-2G-71 Eurl L. Spitler. G. i'.lfo\vin lfocsc l'aul Burch ..... 1,936 llS 15 Hi 149 20 17 .'i2 94 1,991 1 Arkan~as ... Little Hock. 3-07-72 Noble B. Jones..... \Vm. 8. Pir,rcc ... Gknn E. Ward .. 3.6l!l ms s 24 200 9S 14 78 mo 3,629 California. Fresno .. 4-l!J-72 Charles G. Hulse. C. Robert. Beck. George D. Yale .. 16,54f; 511 70 4S 629 253 259 407 983 16,192 Colorado. Drnver ...... 1-27-72 G. S. Gr('{•nP. John C. Bullard .. . Byron K Thady. 3,058 6f; i 12 85 57 22 7.'i 154 2,989 Drlawarc .. Wilmington...... 1~15-72 Samud A. Wisc ... _. A. W. Whrntley .... . James L. Crouse .. 330 !(; 1 17 5 i 15 27 320 Dist. or Co\.. \Vushington D. C .. . 3-04~72 Joseph C. Richmond. C. De.Tran Hcr<:ulcs .. Ernest. C. Barker .. 933 12 5 10 27 25 i 24 56 904 Florida .. Port. St. Lucic .. 5-16·72 Holwrt Owrn Bel!.. Jesse F. Nrt!h:s .... Earl Rodney Allen .. 8,17fi 434 43 38 51;'i JW 40 164 333 8,358 Georgia .. ).facon. 4-1\l-72 Harold C. Duncan. F. R. Harii;rovc, Jr .. David S. L.;mon.s .. 10.950 468 JS 35 521 240 GO 194 494 10,977 Germany. I-k-idell:wrg. 4-16-72 Walter E. Claylon. .John G. Warren .. ).1. B. lllichencr. l,130 125 50 2S 200 •l4 62 10 116 1,214 Idaho .. Boise ...... 5-23-72 Floyd Bandy..... Har!er l\-fathiscn .. _. Jamc.s E. Huckman. 975 4{; 2 l 49 14 10 Ii 41 983 Illinois .. North Lake . 9-11-il Harold A. Larson. Ellsworth L. Rumpf. IL L. Blackwell .. 9.237 441 21 13 475 126 137 254 517 9,195 Indiana TNre Haute .. 4-20-72 K. Arthur Wehr.. Wm. E. lfrpky. .fames G. Wri,d1!.. .. 1:3.773 40G 28 IS 452 233 208 3.56 797 13,428 Iowa .... . !)_.,;Moines .. 10-08-71 Allen J. Hughes. . R. L. Campbd! . . . Glenn E. Holmes .. i,573 317 14 42 373 ]{;2 /(j 167 406 7,540 Kansas .. . Sa\in;;i .... . 3-03-72 I-L K Crosswhite. K. :'.faynard Curts. Ifrnncth Y. ?-loses ... G,.59.5 214 9 65 318 154 41 IG6 3fil G,.$52 Kcnlueky. Louiwi!k ...... 9-21-71 JI. H. Stewart. . ... ,J.C. Hicks ...... Tack P. Horlgc.s .. 6,979 489 22 41 552 273 48 113 434 i,097 Louisian;;i. New Orleans .. 3-18-72 T. J. Pitman, Jr... Bcnj. F. Barron. George l\. Hi,.b ... 4,713 22::1 J:3 49 2S5 J21 30 101 254 4.744 Maine ... . Portland ... 5-03-72 Pcr("y K. Hanson .... R. :M. \Ycntworth Herb\•rt A. Swct.t .. 3,460 112 4 s 124 15 41 110 1Ufi 3,418 Maryland ... . Baltimore .. 5-0S-72 S. H.J. \Yom~tck.. ' Calvert E. Schlick .. Frederick H. Fogkr .. 4,rno 22S 3 12 243 44 3S IOfi JSS 4,215 )..1:1ss:1C"husctts Boston. 12-0G-il C. A. lllacPhcrson .. i Wm. L. OMrrhout.. Ycrnon S. Bowcf.s .. 6.852 263 12 3 278 99 109 1!19 407 G,723 Mi(,higan .... Wayne ...... 5-19-72 Warrrn G. 111ajor ... ! \\'. J. Livingston ... . Roher( S. Spcn<:cr. 4.843 152 17 169 104 ll 138 25::1 4,7.59 lvlinncso(a .. !11inn\'apo]i$. 10-09-il J. 0. Burlingame ... i Lewis L. Alen ...... Hobert W. Stauff. 2.036 77 l iS 149 16 .~3 2-18 l,86U Mis;;issippi. .Tarkson ...... 5-05-72 Hiky E. Du\·is.. · 1 James ?>I. Lauri:htcr .. E. L. Fleming. Jr.. S.37.5 452 15 82 :i49 151 19 158 328 S,59fi lllissouri .. . .Tdfcrson City. 4-24-72 E. E. Phillips ...... Logan E. Wing . .Tr .. Clydr )I. 1-IcCrea. l0.G55 490 HJ 00 566 209 .55 227 491 10,730 llfontana .. . Hamilton. fi-08-72 Dave C. Han~cn. . . . John R. Engkking .. . TL \V. Formanaek 2.710 79 4 IO 93 34 37 130 2,(i73 Nr,brnska .. Chadron. 4-04-72 Donald G. Ha for. . . . Rusoell E. I~llis .... . Curtis !vi. Maynard 4.G21 86 12 33 131 87 19 2Hl 4,542 Nevada ... _ R\'no ..... 6-07-72 Frank E. !fart .... ! H.J. l'fr•ufrr ..Jr ... . Xi<·holas J-bvrill:i 8!9 f,7 9 4 so 20 9 .51 i\48 N. Hampshire Com,ord .. .5-13-72 Paul M. J\iaydtc .... ' Francis )\L While. \Ym. F. Robin~on. Sr. l.409 l(j4 3 5 172 11 15 78 l,.503 New .krscy ... East. B~unswick. 3-2.5-72 Krmwth J(i ~~j~·c~lifo~~1ia: "M~~i~~ ~. : : : : ! Ga"s~~·H. ·s~Ia~~~:.. Uri~i" F~a~~~··r;~,;_j-~r~· ...... i Xn"t~~i~ "E~~~ii13."M.·. ·.. : : : I z~~a~i~~- Mi~~~~l~ ·c~~~;1· C COUNCIL ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER P.C.W. RECORDER "' I DEPUTY MASTER ; ~ --·-·-·----··-----·. ----·- ···-··-···-··--- ····- Anchorage, Alaska. . ... ] Melvin A. Port.er. Lawrence W. Hawk. ·----·-··------.,---Solomon L. Gerst.enfold . . . Loren C. Kaufman 0 ~~~~·c~iiif~~ia, Mexico. : : : : : I G"a"s~~-i-i. "&1~~~~: ...... ' Uri~} F~.:..~~~ "Ti~~je"r~·- ~:. A"n"t~:.i·i~ ":E;c~~-ill; "M.". ·.::: : z~~;~i"a~" Mir;.~~~ ·c~~~;1· C~nal Zone,_C. Z .... : ...... · 1 John?- Schotter.. . . ·I How<;ll W. Atwell. John N. Bucsc, Jr... . Heywo~d S._VV'ilkins ~ City o. f Mexico, :rylex1co . . . . . Franc1sco Ma?e;ro. . . . · j I~ene Hersp_erger...... H'!b_ert J. Sk.ata ...... I!emz (,oen1.sscn I-Ionolulu, Hawau...... James Y. S. Chinn...... 1 C~eorgc N. Kuhapea, Sr.. Wilham K. McKee, Jr ..... Kenneth L. Look -~ ·····1···················· ···················· 0"' Monterrey, l\1exico.. . . Hugh D. Fenell...... Juan 11-1. Arredondo.. Derrick Hart...... J.B. Cummings Sankaku, Japan. ' Alpheus W. Harrington ...... Duane Dillon...... John Pitts...... 1 Leonard C. Humcr, ,Jr. Tokyo, Japan ...... j Bert A. Pugh, Jr.. . .. ! Willie H. Sugiharu. George 0. Laduc. Myron G. Bettencourt t<~ 1971 - OFFICERS SUBORDINATE COUNCILS - 1971 COUNCIL I ILLUSTlUOUS MASTER DEPUTY MASTER I P.C.W. RECOROI>R ------. . . ·-·--·-~------·i·-----~···-·····-··------:------···------Ancborage, Alaska ...... Travis L. W1lbams. Lawrence W. Hawk. . ... I S<1lomon L. Gerst.enfeld. . : Loren C. Kaufman ~~j~'c~ft;~~i;; ·11~~iC~." : : : : : Uri~1· F.~;~~~-Ti~;je·r~·.. J~aqi:ii~ ·A.g~i1~~ ·r{~bi~~-· , A~~~i~ "Ed~~~d.~-B~~1"u·c·t·.. I A~t~:.ii~ ·E~c;~ii1.:.. ·M: Canal Zone, C. Z...... I.Jowell W. Atwell. . John N. Bue..<:e, Jr... Charles H. Taylor...... ] Nolan W. Creekmore City of Mexico, ~cxico ...... 1i Hubert J. Skala...... G~o~ge P. Willi,;ims ...... Paul Moch Pit.i~t... ' Gregorio Jaime.De Anda Honolulu, Hawan. , George N. Kahapca, Sr.. Wilham K. 1\-Ic. ::vi:i;;>im:ns >--' __:_~.ND. c~'"'" H""" A'-· oi""'" G"""'.'..1 Aw>Cm'" IR'°''°""" I Tom:_ Emocrno 1 s,,,.,,,,.,, I! Drnm"~:---D,,,, i D•oc""'" ---- "'00 Am:horagc No. I. Alaska... 9i 4 ,. .1 2 I fi ...... ,. I I.. I 1 I 102 Ar~ticN?-2·;··:· ~·\las~1. .. 25 ···1· ..... ·······1·····················1· ....1. ····1 2ii BaJaCahforrnaNo.4. ::-.lex1co.. 43 . ., .... ····! 0 ...... !. ··1 l I l 1 42 C?-na\Zone~o.J ..... Can<:!Zonc 334 I II ····I l ! lS ! i ii 2 10 ! 19 333 CityofM('xir.o:\o.2 .. M.c.. xwo... llO I 4 .... ,.. ..j 4 ...... l 2.3 . ... . 23 91 Honolulu No. 1. Hawaii. 500 20 3 1 2 1 25 'I 6 5 S 19 506 lshndNo.1 .... Cuba ...... :. !··········· ...... 1 1 Mont.crrc.y 3. llkxil'O .. - . 1 ti 1 Xo. ···I !f .1 i· ...... ··--]· ...... i 8.--inkaku No. 2 ...... Japan.. . a3 1.5 · . 1 16 · · - · · · ·.. 3 I I I 3 66 Tokyo No. 1 ...... 1 Japan .... , ... L... -~~~ __30__ , ______. ~__: __ -~- ~--::,_~.:. 1 __3--1~__: ______1 __ ---"-'__ ~~ 1969 TOTALS ··I· ...... ·i 1,394 90 i 3 s I 101 ...... I 42 10 I 20 I i2 1,423 1 1970 - SUMMARY OF SUBORDINATE COUNCIL ANNUAL RETURNS - 1970 GRAND Col'NCJLs HELD AT l'l-lnrnr;Rs GrtEEn.:o AHlLUTED RE&TOrtt:D .:--=-OTA~I !I';:'L!•fLJ,ED ,' f:tSl'E">DFD ID<.mTIED: ' Dnm I DECREASE 11-'IEMDEl!S ~ I &: Anchorage No. 1. I Ala~ka ...... 10~ I 9 ... '"I 9 I s I ...... ! 3 11 102 Arcfo, :\o. 2...... Alaska ...... 1 ~ Baja Ca.!ifornia N.'o. 4 1'·.1cxico ...... ~ Canal Zone No. l... Canal Zonl'. 333:2 ' 14 I ;,,1 14 11, 5 Ii'\:'1 6 341 z City of Mexico No. 2 . ilfoxico ...... 91 ' 4 1 s 4 2 1 i 89 Honolulu No. I. · 1 Hawaii...... 1,l 2s. 3: 31 I~l:md No. l...... Cuba ...... 50~ 1 I I [ s .... s ...... ~29 '11.fontrrn'Y No. 3. . ).foxico ...... 2 0 Sankaku No. 2. . . Japan ...... Tokyo Xo. I. . Japan .... . I i~ 1~ 'I I l~ ! I ! I ~~ "' :~~:..- __" _____ 1____ 2___ , __~2 -----1-- --- __ :__ 11-~,-----' ____2i6 - 1910 TOTALS .. j ...... j 1,423 I lOS 4 5 i 1 li : IS I 9 l9 i 4U i 1,494 ~ 1971 - SUMMARY OF SUBORDINATE COUNCIL ANNUAL RETURNS - 1971 DEM!ITED I Du;D DECREASE 11.JEJ.rnERS On.AND CoeNcu.s• H"'" AT I"""'"" Gmm I Arnwno R~rom·I ToTAL -I EXPEL!.£)} SusPE:<:DED A'"h"'·'.'ArcticNo.~ ~"· ...... ! .. ·· I Alaska...A. i"b.. 1022.) ...... ··1 I ...... !. I . .. j...... ··1··· .....···1··...... ·1 IOI2.5 Baja California No. 4 Mexico.. 40 3 ...... i 3 I...... 43 C~nalZoncf{o.). Can;;-lZone. 341 S 9 i" ...... 1 11 1. 16 i 6 29 329 C1tyofMc~1r:oNo.2. l'l1Pxlc_?·· _89 24 . ·1 1 , 2v . . .. ,...... , 1 1 !14 Honolul~t i\o. l. .... : lfaw;111. ::>29 49 I I 1 I 51 1...... S 2 ll : 21 I a.59 1 tf ~1'.~r~r~:,ho~i ..·:::'1 Ki~~i~~ ...... !9 :::I'::· ... ,: ...... 1 3 '··········i· ····:1· 3 .!. 16 SankakuNo.2 ..... Japan ...... I 15 8 . 2 10 , ...... ··I 85 TokyoNo.l. ···:Japan .. ···~ i ...... i !.:...:..:..:..:_·_··_· I ____.1 l 1 282 1 1 Hlil TOTALS. ··i· . 1,494 99 I 11 I 4 I 114 I·--······.! 2i 10 li I 54 I l,554 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 139 GRAND COUNCILS AFFILIATED WITH THE GENEHAL GHAND COUNCIL R. & S. M. GRAND RECORDERS Alabama .. Thomas W. Oliver. Box 2822-A, Binniughan1 35212 Ariwna. John IL Padgett .. lfolO W. Homa Ave., Phoenix 85015 Arkansiis. Orma11d B. Shaw ... P.O. Box 487, FL Smith 72901 California...... William C. LN·sou. 25 Van Nc·ss Ave., Sm1 Francisco 94102 Cmrnda, Weskrn. Len S. Ch11rchil! ..... P.O. Box 8G124, North Vancouver, B.C. Colorado. ,Jesse E. Van Cleve. 77 lllnsonic Templl', 11314 Wdton St., Dennr 80202 Delaware ...... La11Tcnte- B. Jones 2400 J\li!ltown Hd., Wihnii~gton 19808 District- or Columbia. ;\!orris F. Hewitt ...... Box 14171, Benjamin Franklin Station, Washington, D.0. 20094 Florida .. Thomas Nelson 1!orrison. P.O. Box 1532, Lakdand 33802 Georgia .... J.E. 1iosdcy. 811 lllulbrrry St., /lfa('on 31201 Germany. Wm. E. Smith, Jr.. liq. TASCO!vl, DCSSVC, }{('al Estate Bran('h, APO N.Y. ogo58 Idaho ... H. H. Fletther ...... 5212 Bd Air, Boise S3i05 Illinois. K Haymond Kelley. 1520 Latham St., Hoekford Gl103 Indiana. 01\'en L. Sh:rntcau. P.O. Box G2S, Logansport 4()947 Iowa .... John Hnrris Watts ... . Box 155, Grrmd Junetion 50107 Kansas .. Charles S. lllcGinness ...... P.O. Box 1217, Toiwka 61.iGOJ Kentucky .. Charks K. A. McGaughey. P.O. Box 5320, l.cxington 40.505 Louisiana. Lee W. Harris .. P.O. Box 209. Aluandria 71301 ;i.Iainc .. , .. Cbarlc-s S. Brown. 15 Condon 81., Bdfast 04915 Maryland ...... Massachusetts. ·,\."r~iii~ ·~{ ·si~1~0;1~: ... . iSG ·,i,;·~1;101;t· Si.", ·13~~!~1; «:i:iill . Mfrhigan .. Ruosell I-L Kikstadt. 407 Wentworth Ave., Battle Creek 49015 Minnesota ... Edward San NON ·PARTICIPATING JU RISO ICTIONS GH.\ND RECOHDE~·~-1------·---· ADDRESS Jt=RJSDICTION ·1 ' , .. · . .· l -~-~------"------Canada, Eastern. , .. "'. 1--l. Black...... SS I nrk\ 1e11, Kent\ 11\c, N .,,. Canada, Ontario .. . Hohert JI. Taylor...... Apt. 516-75 Duke St.. Hamilton, Ontario 1 Connecticut...... Russell D. Ham~ttc...... · 52 Arundel Avl'., \Vest Hartford, Connecticut 0Gl07 England and Wnles. Lt. Col. M. G. l\dwardcs, ~I. M. Hall, 40 Upvcr Brooks St., London W. C. 1 Ohio ...... George H. Fite<... 34 N. 4th St., M. 'I., Columbus 43215 Pennsylvania .. Harry L. Parson... P.O. Box G35, Camp Hill JiOll Rhode Island. Clayton T. Chase. 202 Country Club Dr., Wnrwick, H. I. 02888 Texas .. R Bloomquist. . . 1'.0. Box 29G, Wnco, Texas 70703 Scotlrmd. . , ... William A. Laird.... 76 Queen St., Edinburg, Scotland \"\'isconsin. . ... ! Fred J,. Chnndll'r. 336 V-.'. Kl'lllJl St., Hhinclandcr 54501 I 140 PROCEEDINGS OF THE THE CONSTITUTION OF THE GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS INTERNATIONAL I As Revised to Septe1nber 28, 1972 I ARTICLE I GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL STRUCTlJRE SECTION 1. NAME. This body shall be known as the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters International. SECTION 2. MEMBERS. The members of the General Grand Council are: (a) rI'HE PERMANEN1' MEMBERS of this General Grand Council are and shall be: All properly affiliated Past Grand Masters of Constituent Grand Councils. (b) THE llEPRESENTATivg ME!11BERS of thjs General Grand CounN cil are and shall be: All Grand Masters, Deputy Grand Masters, and Grand Principal Conductors of the Work of the several Constituent Grand Councils, and the first three officers of each subordinate council under the jurisdiction of this General Grand Council, or their proxies; and the special representatives of subordinate Councils. SECTION 3. CONDUCT OF ASSEMBLIES. Assemblies are conducted as follows: (a) MAJORITY VoTg. At Triennial Assemblies all questions are to be determined by a inajority vote unless otherwise provided. The presiding officer shall have no vote, except in case of a tie. (b) PERMANENT MEMBER VOTE. I<::ach permanent member shall be entitled to one vote as such; and one vote for each proxy held. (c) GRAND CouNcn_, VoTE. Each Constituent Grand Council shall be entitled to three (3) votes, one vote each, to be cast by the first three officers present or by their proxies. (d) SUBORDINATE COUNCIL VOTE. Representatives from a Sub ordinate Council shall jointly be entitled to one vote, the majority of such representatives present determining how the votes shall be cast. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 141 (e) GENERAL GnAND OFFICERS VoTE. All General Grand Council Officers and Permanent Members shall each be entitled to one vote. SECTION 4. OFFICERS. The officers of this General Grand Council shall be a Most Puissant G:eneral Grand Master Right Puissant Deputy General Grand Master Right Puissant General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Right Puissant General Grand Treasurer Right Puissant General Grand Recorder Right Puissant General Grand Chaplain l{ight Puissant General Grand Captain of the Guard Right Puissant General Grand Conductor of the Council Right Puissant General Grand Marshal l{ight Puissant General Grand Steward Puissant General Grand Sentinel (a) ELECTIVE OFFICERS. rrhe General Grand Master, Deputy General Grand Master, General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work, General Grand Treasurer and the General Grand Recorder shall be elected by ballot at each rrriennial Assernbly. (b) APPOINTIVE OFFICERS. 'fhe General Grand Chaplain, General Grand Captain of the Guard, General Grand Conductor of the Council, General Grand Marshal, General Grand Steward and the General Grand Sentinel shall be appointed by the General Grand Master with the approval of the Deputy General Grand Master; to serve for a term of three (3) years and no companion serving in any of these six (6) offices shall be eligible to succeed himself or to be appointed to either of these six (6) offices during the Triennium succeeding the expiration of his term in office. (c) INSTALLATION. The elected and appointed officers of this General Grand Council shall be installed at each 'l'riennial Assembly, or as soon thereafter as is practicable. (d) VACANCY IN OFFICE. Provided, however, should the office of General Grand Master be vacated by death, permanent disability, or other causes, the Deputy General Grand Master and the Principal Conductor of the Work shall in the order named, be installed and succeed to the office, its title and prerogatives. (e) DISABILITY. Provided further, that the question of permanent disability or other causes as herein used shall be determined by the Committee on Cryptic Jurisprudence. 142 PROCEEDINGS OF THE (f) PRECEDENCE OF RANK. Precedence of Rank shall be: Most Puissant General Grand Master flight Puissant Deputy General G.-rand Master Right Puissant General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Right Puissant General Grand Treasurer Right Puissant General Grand Recorder Right Puissant Regional Deputy General Grand Masters all of equal status Right Puissant General Grand Chaplain Right Puissant General Grand Captain of the Guard Right Puissant General Grand Conductor of the Council Right Puissant General Grand Marshal Right Puissant General Grand Steward Puissant General Grand Sentinel SEC'l'ION 5. STATED AssgMBLIES. The Stated Assemblies of this General Grand Council shall be held T'riennially, at such date and place as it shall determine; provided that if in the opinion of the General Grand Master, or in case of his inability, then the senior General Grand Officer, there shall be danger or life of health from sickness or other local cause, by any meeting being held at-the time or place appoint~ ed, he may change such meeting to some other time and place; and in the event of such change being made he shall immediately notify the General Grand Recorder thereof, who shall forthwith notify the other officers and members in such manner as he may deem best calculated to effect the desired object. SECTION 6. SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES. rrhe General Grand Master and the Deputy General Grand Master shall have authority to call a Special Assembly of this General Grand Council whenever they consider it expedient or necessary, and it shall be their duty to do so when properly requested by a majority of the Grand Councils; of which three (3) months notice shall be given of the time and place of the special meeting. rrhe purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the call and no business other than that for which it is called shall be transacted. SECTION 7. QuonuM. A quorum of this General Grand Council shall consist of seven (7) Grand Councils. SECTION 8. JURISDICTION. The General Grand Council shall watch over and protect the interests of Cryptic Masonry in the States, Districts or Territories whjch recognize its jurisdiction and \vhere there is no Grand Council regularly established; and shall settle all difficulties which may arise and be referred to it, and shall give such advice and instructions as may seem most conducive to the peace, advancement and perpetuation of Cryptic Masonry in its original integrity. SECTION 9. POWERS AND DUTIES OF GENERAL GRAND MASTER. (a) COUNCILS U.D. The General Grand Master, or, in case of his inability to act, the Deputy General Grand Master, shall have GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 143 the power to grant dispensations for new Subordinate Councils of Royal and Select Masters in any State, District or rrerritory where there is no Grand Council regularly established and working independently of any other Masonic Body; such dispensation in no case to extend beyond the time of the next Stated Assembly of this General Grand Council, but no new Subordinate Council shall be established in any State, J)istrict or Territory where there is a regular Subordinate Council within a reasonable distance, without the consent of the Subordinate Council nearest the place \vhere such new Sub~ ordinate Council is proposed to be located; and he shall immediately notify the General Grand lZecorder of such dispensation, and make report of the same at the next Trien nial Assembly of this General Grand Council; when the General Grand Council may grant said Subordinate Council a Charter. (b) REGIONAL DEPUTY GENE:RAL GRAND MASTERS. The General Grand Master, or in his inability to act, the Deputy General Grand Master, shall have the power and authority to appoint in each of the Regions into which the Constituent Grand Councils are divided, a Regional Deputy General Grand Mas ter who shall be a Past Grand Master, to represent him and have such duties and exercise such special powers and author ity as may be granted to him by the General Grand Master or the Deputy General Grand Master. (c) SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES. The General Grand Master shall have the power and authority to appoint in each District, Territory, State or Country where no Grand Council exists but where councils subordinate to this General Grand Council have been Chartered or may hereafter be established or chartered a Special Representative who shall represent him and have such duties and exercise such special po\vers and authority as may be granted to him by the General G1·and :rv1aster or the Deputy General Grand Master and such Special Representatives shall serve at the pleasure of the General Grand Master and not longer than three (3) years unless reappointed by the succeeding General Grand Master or Deputy General Grand Master. Such Special llepresentatives, i£ present at any Triennial Assembly of the General Grand Council shall be members of the same and entitled to one vote. SECTION 10. FEES AND DUES OF SUBORDINATE COUNCIL,<;;. (a) DISPENSATION AND PER CAPITA. The fees for granting a dispensation shall be twenty~five dollars ($25.00), and every Council holden by Dispensation, or Charter, from this body shall pay into the Treasury of the General Grand Council, the sum of one (1) dollar for each companion greeted therein, and fifty cents ($0.50) annually for each member, until such 144 PROCEEDINGS OF THE time as a Grand Council shall be regularly establi.shed in that State, District or Territory in which such Council is located. (b) FEES FOR CHARTER AND DEGREES. 'l'he General Grand 1-Zecorder shall be paid by the petitioners five (5) dollars for his services in granting a charter. The fees in the several Councils under the immediate jurisdiction of this General Grand Council, for the l)egrees of Royal Master and Select Master and the appendant degree of Super Excellent Master shall not be less than ten (10) dollars. SECTION 11. GRAND COUNCIL FORMATION. Whenever there shall be three coun cils regularly constituted in any State, District or Territory, a Grand Council may be established as soon as convenience and propriety inay dictate, provided the consent of the General Grand Master or the General Grand Council be first obtained. SECTION 12. ANNUAL DUES. Each Grand Council constituent of this General Grand Council shall pay the General Grand Recorder annually, Six (6) cents for each li.oyal and Select Master in good standing on its rolls. SECTION 13. ANNUAL RE'l'URNS. The Grand Recorder of each Grand Council shall be required to transmit to the General Grand Recorder an official notice of the election of its Grand Officers within thirty (30) days thereafter, and also transmit to the General (_::-rand Recorder two copies of their proceedings as soon as the same are printed. SECTION 14. CHARTER OR DISPENSATION REQUIRED. Every Council of Royal and Select Masters must have a Charter or dispensation from the General Grand Council, or from some Grand Council and no Council shall be deemed legal without such dispensation or Char ter; and Masonic communication, both public and private, is hereby interdicted and forbidden between any Council or any member of it, and any Council or Assembly that may be so illegally formed or holden or opened without such Charter, or any person assumed to be received or greeted therein. Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to the jurisdictions of Virginia or West Virginia. SECTION 15. SovEREIGNITY OF GRAND COUNCILS. Each Grand Council shall determine the legal status of the Royal and Select Masters of their several jurisdictions, and shall have absolute authority over and control of, the Cryptic Rite within their several Grand Jurisdic tions; including the form and substance of the rituals used in conferring, in their respective jurisdictions, the Cryptic Rite of Masom·y, to wit: Royal Master, Select Master, together with the degree of Super Excellent Master. SECTION 16. MILEAGE AND PER DIEM. All elective and appointive General Grand Council Officers and Past General Grand Masters, together with the chairmen of all standing committees, shall receive fifteen GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 145 (15) cents per mile one way traveling by the shortest route and twenty-five (25) dollars per day for each day consumed in travel ing to and from and two days while in attendence at the Triennial Assemblies of this General Grand Council. Provided: That their expenses are not paid by any other Masonic General Grand Body for the same period. ARTICLE II SUBORDINATE COUNCILS SECTION 1. OFFICERS. A Council of Royal and Select Masters under immediate jurisdiction of this General Grand Council shall consist of the following officers: Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, Principal Conductor of the Work, Treasurer, Recorder, Captain of the Guard, Conductor of the Council, Marshal, Steward, Chaplain and Sentinel and as many other members as may be convenient for working together. SEC'rION 2. ANNUAL RE·ruRNS. Every Council under the immediate jurisdic tion of this General Grand Council shall annually make a return to the General Grand Recorder of their name, number, location and time of stated meetings with a list of officers and members, degrees conferred, co1npanions admitted, died, suspended or expelled in accordance with the form furnished from the office of the General Grand Recorder. SECTION 3. UNDER DISPENSATION. Every Council under dispensation from this General Grand Council shall at the close of its period, return to the General Grand Recorder its dispensation and records. SECTION 4. DEGREES. The degrees recognized by this General Grand Council are as follows and must be conferred only in the order named: ROYAL MASTER, SELECT MASTER, AND SUPEH EXCEL LENT MASTER. ARTICLE III STANDING COMMITTEES SECTION 1. APPOINTMENTS. rrhe General Grand Master (elect), after installa tion, and before the close of the session, shall appoint the following committees, whose term shall extend and be analagous with the term of the General Grand Master, unless by him sooner removed by the appointment of his or their successors, viz.: (a) FINANCE AND AccouNTS. A committee of FINANCE AND ACCOUN'fS, consisting of as many members as in the judg ment of the General Grand Master shall be necessary, whose duty it shall be to examine and pass upon all business of a financial nature; to examine the books and accounts of the General Grand Treasurer and the General Grand Recorder, and make a report thereof in writing, as early as may be, dur- 146 PROCEEDINGS OF THE ing the session of the General Grand Council, and to perform such other duties as the General Grand Council may refer to them. (b) STATE OF THE RITE AND FOREIGN COMMUNICATIONS. A committee on the STATE OF THE RITE AND FOREIGN COMMUNICA'rIONS, consisting of as many members as, in the judgment of the General Grand Master, shall be neces sary, whose duty it shall be to open up and enter into corre spondence with all foreign Grand Councils of Royal and Select Masters; to establish and maintain a system of Correspond ence with all State Grand Councils; to \Vatch the interests of the Rite in jurisdictions where it is not under the control of this or a State Grand Body, and report in a written or printed form at the ~I'riennial Assembly succeeding their appointment. (c) CRYPTIC JURISPRUDENCE. A committee on CRYP'I'IC JURISPRUDENCE, consisting of as many members as in the judgment of the General Grand Master, shall be necessary, whose duty shall be to examine all questions of Masonic law and jurisprudence, the status of membership, conflicts of opinion, appeals and grievances, as existing or arising within the bodies constituting the membership of the General Grand Council, which may be referred to them for action or opinion, and such other duties as may be referred to them by the General Grand Master or presiding officer. (d) CREDENTIALS AND REGISTRATION. A committee on CitEDEN TIALS AND REGISTRATION, to consist of five (5) or more members, whose duty it shall be to register all delegates at the Triennial Assembly, check all credentials and report as soon as practicable after the opening of the 'I'riennial Assembly, the number of delegates present and entitled to vote and to participate in the proceedings thereof. ARTICLE IV SPECIAL COMMITTEES SECTION 1. APPOINTMENTS. 'rhe General Grand Master may appoint such Special Committees as in his judgment would be to the best interest of this' General Grand Council. The following committees are suggested: A committee on Publicity; A committee on Cryptic History and Promotion; A committee on Ritual and/or Work; A committee on Aims and Purposes; A committee on Charters and Dispensations; A committee on The Cryptic Room; A commit tee on Fraternal Dead; A committee on 'I'opical Reference; A committee on York Rite Coordination; A committee on Visitors. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL 147 ARTICLE V INVESTMENTS AND FUNDS SECTION 1. INVESTMENTS AND FUNDS. (a) PERMANEN'l' FUND. There is hereby established a permanent fund, which shall consist of the bonds and cash on hand in a special account. 'l'he principal, together with the accumula tion of interest shall be kept intact until the fund shall have reached the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) at which time this shall be considered the Permanent Fund and the earnings of this fund thereafter, shall annually be transferred to the General Fund for the General expense of this General Grand Council. (b) TRUSTEES. The above fund shall be held in trust by the General Grand Treasurer. The General Grand Master, the Deputy General Grand Master and the General Grand Prin cipal Conductor of the Work, shall be trustees of this fund. No funds shall be transferred from the Permanent Fund except by action of the (}eneral Grand Council, who may, in case of an emergency transfer to the General Fund such funds as may be deemed necessary for the well being of the General Grand Council. (c) GENERAL FUND. 'I'he General Fund shall consist of all monies that are received by the General Grand llecorder and by him transmitted to the General Grand •rreasurer and shall only be paid out by warrants drawn by the General Grand Recorder, and such warrants shall be counter-signed by the General Grand Master. The General Fund shall be under the direction of the committee on Finance and Accounts of the (}eneral Grand Council, and they shall prepare a budget at each Trien nial Assembly for the general expenses of the General Grand Council. ARTICLE VI CHANGE OF CONSTITUTION SECTION 1. How AMENngn. This Constitution may be amended at any Stated Assembly by a majority vote of the Constituent Grand Councils, the vote to be by Grand Councils, and each Grand Council shall be entitled to three (3) votes and no more. (a) How PROPOSED. All amendments to this Constitution of the General Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters must be proposed in writing. (b) CONTENTS. They must contain such section or sub-section thereof which it is proposed to amend, in its entire form, as it is intended to be after it is amended. (c) ADDITIONAL SECTIONS. If desirable, such proposed amend ments may be numbered as additional sections or sub-sections thereof. 148 PROCEEDINGS OF THE (d) FILED WITH 'J'Hl]; GENERAL GRAND RECOHDER. Such proposed amendments shall be forwarded to the General Grand ll.ecorder at least six (6) months prior to the 'rriennial Assembly of the General Grand Council. (e) GENERAL GRAND RECORDER'S DUTY. The General Grand Recorder shall five (5) months prior to the date of the next Triennial Assembly of this General Grand Council, mail to each of the General Grand Officers, Past Grand Masters, Grand Recorders and Grand Masters of each Constituent Grand Council a copy of all proposed amendments which shall have been filed with him. (f) JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE. The Jurisprudence Committee shall carefully consider all such proposed amendn1ents and report thereon to the General Grand Council at its next Triennial Assembly and no action shall be taken thereon by the General Grand Council until such report shall have been made. (g) EFFECTIVE DATE. Unless otherwise provided by the General Grand Council, all amendments presented shall take effect i1nmediately after adoption. Sgc'l'ION 2. NON-MEMB) SECTION 3. MEMBER GRAND CouNclJ,. Any Grand Council may become a member of this General Grand Council whenever it shall ratify and accept this Constitution. Upon such acceptance and ratifica tion the Grand Recorder shall in1mediately notify the General Grand Recorder. SECTION 4. GRAND COUNCIL CoNSTITU:H:NCY. Every Grand Council shall be soverign in its O\Vn jurisdiction, and may withdraw its constituency from this General Grand Council; Provided, always, that before such withdrawal shall be effective in the General Grand Council, a certified copy of the resolution of withdrawal so adopted by the constituent Grand Council shall be filed with the General Grand I~ecord~r, which resolution shall be signed and certified by the Grand Master and Grand Recorder of the Grand Council so withdrawing; and provided further that if, at the time of the withdrawal of any Grand Council, any companion of the Grand Council so withdrawing, shall at the time of such withdrawal be an officer of or hold a membership on a committee of this General Grand Council, such office or committeemanship shall become vacant; and provided further, That all indebtedness to this General Grand Council shall have been paid. INDEX 149 INDEX OF CONSTITUTION Amend Constitution: Art. VI, Sec. 1; Gr. Coun.: Ai·t. I; annual dues, Sec. additional sections, (c); contents, 12; annual returns, Sec. 13; how (b); effective date, (g); G.G.Rec. formed, Sec. 11; Soverignity of, Sec. shall distribute, (e); how proposed, 15, and Art. VI, Sec. 4 (a); jurisprudence committee shall Investments: Art. V consider, (f); when filed, (d) Jurisprudence committee: Art. III, Appointive officers: Art. I, Sec. 4 (b); Sec. 1 (c) may not succeed himself, Sec. 4 (b) Members: Art. I, Sec. 2; permanent, Assemblies: Art. l; conduct of, Sec. 3; Sec. 2 (a); representative, Sec. 2 (b); constituent Gr. Coun. vote, Sec. 3 subordinate, Sec. 2 (b); vote, Sec. (c); G.G.Coun. officers, Sec. 3 (e); 3 (b) majority vote, Sec. 3 (a); permanent Me1nber: Art. VJ, Sec. (3) i:nember vote, Sec. S(b); special, Mileage and per diem: Art. I, amt. pd,, Sec. 6; stated, Sec. 5; subordinate Sec. 16; \vho may receive, Sec. 16 Coun. vote, Sec. 3 (d) Name: Art. I, Sec. 1 Charter: Art. I; fee for, Sec. 10 (b) Non-member: Art. VI, Sec. 2 Committees: Standing, Art. Ill; Spe~ Officers: appointive, Art. I, Sec. 4 (b), cial, Art. IV; G.G.M. app't, Art. and Art. II, Sec. 1; disability of, III, Sec. 1 Art. I, Sec. 4 (e); elective, 4 (a); Credentials and registration: Art. III, Gen. Gr., Sec. 4; installation, 4(c); rank, 4 (f); subordinate council, Art. Sec. 1 (d) II, Sec. 1; vacancy in office, Ai·t. I, Degrees: Art. I; conferred, 10 (b); 4 (d) fees for, 10 (b) Permanent fund: Art. V, Sec. 1 (a) Disability: Art. I, 4(e) Proxies: Art. I, Sec. 2 (b) Dispensation for new council: Art. I, Quorum: Art. I, Sec. 7 9 (a); fee for, 10 (a) Reg. Dep. Gen, Gr. Master: Art. I; J)ues: Art. I; Gr. Councils, Sec. 12; how appt'd, Sec. 9(b); power and subordinate councils, Sec. 10 (a) duty of 9(b) l{eturns: Art. I, Sec. 13 Fees & Dues: Art. I; annual dues, 10 (a); charter fee, 10 (b); dispensation, Special I{epresentatives: Art. I; duties lO(a); degrees lO(b); greeting fee, of, 9(c); tenure in office, 9(c); vote, 10 (a) 9(c) Finance and accounts committee: Art. State of the Rite (~ommittee: Art. III, Sec. 1 (b) Ill, Sec. 1 (a) Subordinate Councils: charter, Art. I, General Fund: Art. V, Sec. 1 (c) Sec. 9(a); degrees, Art. II, Sec. 4; Gen. Gr. Coun. jurisdiction: Art. I, dispensation, Art. I, 9(a); officers, Sec. (8) Art. II, Sec. 1; returns, Sec. 2; U.D., Gen. Gr. Master: Art. I; appt. l{.D. Sec. 3; vote, Art. I, Sec. 3 (d); where G.G.M., 9 (b); appt. Spec. Reps., 9 located, Art. I, Sec. 9(a) (c); grant dispensations, 9 (a); 'I'rustees: Art. V, Sec. 1 (b) powers and duties of, Sec. 9 Vacancy in office: 4(d) 150 INDEX INDEX Adams, Charles F.: Address, back Georgia: members addresses, 107; cover; elected G.G.rrr., 72; photo, members attending, 68 VIII; report of G. G.Tr., 22 Gore, Olin, Jr.: appt'd, 86; photo, Alabama: members addresses, 101; VIII members attending, 68 Gr. Master Grand Lodge: received, 59 Appointments: 86 Gr. Master of Nevada: received, 59 Arizona: members addresses, 101; Gr. Ii.ecorders: list of, 139 members attending, 68 Greisen, Carl R.: credentials commit Arkansas: members addresses, 102; tee, 8 members attending, 68 Guatemala City Council receives char Battige, Charles A.: report of G.G.M. ter: 81 Sp. Rep., 44 Harris, Oliver H.: appt'd, 86; photo, Beckham, Irvin 13.: present at openv VI!! ing, 7 Horning, A. E~arle: appt'd, 86; photo, Bell, G. Wilbur: address, 75; received, VIII 51 Hunt, Bruce H.: address, back cover; Boudeman, Donald I).: address, back elected Gen. Gr. Recorder, 72; photo, cover; installs officers, 94; received, 8 VIII; presents jewel, 96, 97; report California: members addresses, 103; of Gen. Gr. IZecorder, 24 members attending, 68 Idaho: members addresses, 108; mem Canal Zone: report of, 91 bers attending, 68 Casebolt, Hiram J.: appt'd, 86; photo, Illinois: members addresses, 108; mem VIII bers attending, 69 Cauldwell, Robert W.: received, 58 Indiana: members addresses, 109; Colorado: members addresses, 103; members attending, 69 members attending, 68 Installation: 94 Constitution: 140 Invitation non-participating Councils: Cottrell, John B., Jr.: received, 58 62 Davenport, J. R.: received, 58 Iowa: members addresses, 110; mem- bers attending, 69 Delaware: members addresses, 104 Irish, James P.: present at opening, 7 Dist. of Col.: members addresses, 103; Je\vel presentation: 95, 96 members attending, 68 Jordan, J. Luther: presides, 58 Election of officers: '?2 Karnes, Robert L.: report of G.G.M. England and Wales: greetings from, 85 Sp. Rep., 46 }?lorida: members addresses, 106; Kansas: members addresses, 110; members attending, 68 members attending, 69 Georgia: members addresses, 106; Kentucky: members addresses, 111; members attending, 68 members attending, 69 Gen. Gr. Officers: since organization, Lehman, Olin E.: address of, 75; bene 131 diction, 92; invocation, 7, 61 Gen. Gr. Recorder: tabular statement, J,.,ouisiana: members addresses, 111; 134 members attending, 69 INDEX 151 Maine: members addresses, 112; mem N. J)akota: members addresses, 122, bers attending, 69 members attending, 70 Mandlebaum, 13en F.: report of Sp. Noble, Allie S.: received, 58 Ilep. south central region, 45 O'Brien, Allen J.: photo, 10; received, Maryland: members addresses, 113; 10, 58 members attending, 69 Ohio invitation: 61; letter read, 62 Massachusetts: members addresses, Oklahoma: members addresses, 123; 114; members attending, 69 members attending, 70 Mayor of J.,as Vegas: received, 59 Oliver, rrhomas W.: presents gavel, 97 Members Gen. Gr. Coun.: 101 Oregon: members addresses, 123; mem Michigan: members addresses, 114; bers attending, 71 members attending, 70 Ostrander, George H.: photo, 10; Minnesota: members addresses, 115; received, 10 members attending, 70 Pennsylvania: members addresses, 124; Mississippi: members addresses, 115; members attending, 71 members attending, 70 Po\vell, Waldo I: received, 9; report, 50 Missouri: members addresses, 116; Hesponse by G. K. Selby: 60 members attending, 70 l{eports of: Mokler, John A.: present at opening, Auditor, 27 7; photo, 94 Committee on Aims and Purposes, Mokler, Verne W.: address, back cover; 47 address of Gen. Gr. Master, 11; bio, Committee on Charters and Dispen i; photo, frontispiece, 94, 95 sations, 81 Montana: members addresses, 117; Committee on Credentials, 66 members attending, 70 Committee on Cryptic Jurisprud ence, 55 Muller, John W. R.: report, 91 Committee on Cryptic Room, 52 McClendon, Hoyt: acceptance address, Committee on Finance and Ac 97; address, back cover; addresses counts, 82 assembly, 83; bio, V; elected, G.G. Committee on Fraternal Dead, 73 M. 72; photo, frontispiece, VIII, 95, Committee on Mileage and Per 96; receives gavel, 97; receives jewel, Diem, 72 96; report of Dep. Gen. G.M., 35 Committee on Registration, 85 Nebraska: members addresses, 117; Committee on State of the Rite, 63 members attending, 70 Committee on 'I'opical Reference, 54 Committee on Visitors, 92 Nevada: members addresses, 118; General Grand Recorder, 24 members attendin,g, 70 General Grand Treasurer, 22 New Hampshire: members addresses, G.G.P.C.W., 43 119; members attending, 70 G.G. Steward, 41 New Jersey: members addresses, 119 Resolution of thanks: 91 New Mexico: men1bers addresses, 120; Rey Salomon Council receives Char- members attending, 70 ter: 81 New York: members addresses, 121; Riegle, l{oy W.: received, 58 members attending, 70 Rodenhauser, Paul C.: received, 58 N. Carolina: members addresses, 121; Salmon, Benjamin T.: appt'd G.G.- members attending, 70 Sent., 86; photo VIII 152 INDEX Shanteau, Owen L.: address, back Triennial Banquet: 93 cover; addresses assembly, 84; elect Utah: members addresses, 127; mem ed D.G.M., 72; photo, VIII, 96; bers attending, 71 presents program, 37; report of G.G.P.C.W., 35 Vermont: members addresses, 127; Silverstone, Max: received, 58 members attending, 71 Sims, Andrew R.: present at opening, Walter, Wayne E.: extends invita 7; presents gifts, 8 tion, 61 Skibby, Edward J.: report of G.G.M. Washington: members addresses, 128; Sp. Rep., 46 members attending, 71 S. Carolina: members addresses, 125 Watts, John H.: address, back cover; S. Dakota: members addresses, 125; addresses assembly, 84; elected G.G. members attending, 71 P.C.W., 72; photo, VIII: report of, Smyrk, C. Ellwood: presents jewel, 95; 43 received, 8 Webber, William: commended, 81 Staples, Roger W.: present at open Western Canada: members addresses, ing, 7; report of G.G.S., 41 128; members attending, 71 Subordinate Councils: list of, 99 White, Arnold C.: received, 59 Tennessee: members addresses, 126; members attending, 71 Wygard, Alexander G .: Latin Amer Texas report: 51 ican report, 85 Triennial Assemblies: since organiza Wyoming: members addresses, 129; tion, 130 members attending, 71 OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS INTERNATIONAL 1972-1975 HoYT MCCLENDON ...... General Grand Master 5672 Tenth Ave. South, Birmingham, Alabama 35222 OWEN L. SHANTEAU ...... Deputy General Grand Master Box 628, Logansport, Indiana 4694 7 JOHN HARRIS WATTS ...... General Grand P.C. of the Work Box 155, Grand Junction, Iowa 50107 CHARLES F. ADAMS ...... General Grand Treasurer Box 167, Aurora, Nebraska 68818 BRUCE H. HUNT ...... General Grand Recorder Box 188, Kirksville, Missouri 63501 OLIVER HOWELL HARRIS ...... General Grand Chaplain 6816-48th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206 HIRAM J. CASEBOLT ...... General Grand Captain of the Guard 107 Longview Drive, Raleigh, N.C. 27610 A. EARLE HORNING ...... General Grand Conducror of the Council 1941 E. First Ave., Albany, Oregon 97321 MILTON L. FEGENBUSH ...... General Grand Marshal 828 S. 80th St., Birmingham, Alabama 35206 T. OLIN GORE, JR ...... General Grand Steward P.O. Box 147, Water Valley, Mississippi 38965 BENJAMIN T. SALMON ...... General Grand Sentinel 4110 Palisades Road, San Diego, California 92116 PAST GENERAL GRAND MASTERS JOHN M. LITTLEFIELD (1948-1951), 4013 Heath Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32211 JOHN B. PHELPS (1957-1960), Fair Havens Retirement Home, 201 Curtiss Park~ay, Miami Springs, Florida 33166 DONALD D. BounEMAN (1963-1966), 5030 Merryview Drive, Kalama zoo, Michigan 49001 C. ELWOOD SMYRK (1966-1969), 104 W. University Parkway, Balti more, Maryland 21210 VERNE W. MOKLER (1969-1972), P.O. Box 1, Casper, Wyoming 82601 The thirty-second triennial assembly will be held at Cleveland, Ohio, September 28 through October 2, 1975.