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5746 Masonic Dr. Phone: 31&443-5610 Alexandria, LA71301-2634 FAX: 318-443-5759 Email: [email protected] DEE A. STRICKLAND, D.D.S. Grand Master 1941 First row: Otto E. Passman, G. S. D.—T>. Peter Laguens, Jr., G. Secty.—J. Luther Jordan, D. G. M.—Dee A. Strickland. Grand Master—B Y. Wolf, G. S. W.—W. S. Kingrey, G. J. W.—U. W. McMillan, G. T.—James H. Rowland, P. G. M.—John W. James, G. S. Second row: W. D. Haas, Jr., P. G. M.—Geo. A. Treadwell, P. G. M.—Edwin F. Gayle, P. G. M.—Archie T. Higgins, P. G. M.— Robert H. Brooks, P. G. M.—Emil Sundbery, P. G. M.—John W. Armstrong, P. G. M.—J. Chris Nungesser, P. G. M.—Rudolph Krause, P. G. M. Third row: Claude D. Corey, P. G. O—Arthur Heric, G. S.—Ben Cohen, G. S.—P. H. Farmer, G. S.—R. C. Leeves, G. S.—R. L. Gay, G. S.—Robt. B. Jones, G. S.—D. L. Butler, G. S.—Harry McKenzie, G. S.—John J. Kenny. G. S. Top row: M. V. Miller, G S.—Leslie K. Cappel, G. P.—A. K. Palmer, G. S.—Clarence Beasley, G. M.—A. D. Ellis, G. S.—Adam Wirth, Bd. Dir.—A. M. Johnston, G. S.—G. H. Brock, G. S.^H. Doyle Martin, G. S.—E. S. Rice, G. O.—T. F. Mathes, G. S. B—Thomas Green, G. S.^Julius O. Hedt, G. S. Biographical Sketch of DEE A. STRICKLAND, D. D. S. Grand Master 1941 fcy Robert W. Cretney F. M., Sterlinrton Lodsre No. 420, T. & A. M. "Exemplify The Teachings of Freemasonry in Your Everyday Life" This is the work which the Grand Master has placed upon our trestleboards for 1941; a plan which, if fulfilled by every Master Mason, would lead toward a solution of our most serious difficulties; a program which, if faithfully followed by civilized men everywhere, would end the social and economic ills that have plagued mankind from the beginning of history, a lofty ideal which, if consciously attempted by all people, would forever end wars and international strife and place us well on the road to Utopia. Lofty ideals, however commendable they may be, do not spring spontaneously from national or international groups; they are born and nurtured in the hearts of men, whence they grow upward and outward to exercise their bene- ficent effect on human behavior through intimate associates, small groups, and eventually through an ever-widening circle of influence. This injunction, "Exemplify the teachings of Freemasonry in your everyday life," is more than a program for Louisiana Masonry in 1941; it expresses the ideal on which the Grand Master has patterned his life; it typifies his attitude toward his fellow man, and it is devoutly to be hoped that, through the ever-widening influence of Louisiana Freemasonry, a constantly increasing number may give this aim first place on the trestleboard. Dr. Dee A. Strickland was born in Harrisonburg, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, August 19th, 1902, the son of Wade Huff Strickland and Euretta Prichard Strickland. The tenth of eleven children, he was born into a family that had been established for generations in Cata- houla Parish, both of his Grandfathers having gone from Catahoula to serve in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. After completing his elementary and high school education in the Public Schools of Harrisonburg, Louisiana, in 1920, Dr. Strickland entered Tulane University, where he attended school for four years, receiving his D. D. S. degree in 1928. He served as vice president of his class in 1925, and as president in 1926; was vice president of the dental student body in 1927, and president in 1928; was assistant editor of the medical section of the student annual, the "Jambalaya" in 1927, and was editor of the medical section in 1928, was a member of the student council in 1928, was a member of Square and Com- pass Masonic fraternity, serving as its president in 1928. After leaving Tulane University, he practiced dentistry at Logansport, Louisiana, until he moved to Monroe in 1935. He soon became associated with the Graves-Snelling Clinic, which association he still maintains. He is a member of the American Dental Association, a member of the Louisiana State Dental Association, a member of the Fifth District Dental Society, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Fifth District Dental Society. Dr. Strickland's religious affiliation is with the Methodist Episcopal Church. While in Logansport he served as a member of the Board of Stewards of the Methodist Church. When he moved to Monroe in 1935 he became a member of the First Methodist Church of Monroe, and has served as a member of the Board of Stewards since 1936. He was initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason in Harrisonburg Lodge Number 110 on August 26th, 1923; passed to the degree of Fellowcraft September 12th, 1923; and raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason September 29th, 1923. When he moved to Logansport in 1928, he became a member of Mount Vernon Lodge Number 83 by affiliation February 23rd, 1929. Served this Lodge as Senior Deacon 1930; Senior Warden 1931, and served as Worshipful Master in 1932 and 1933. Served as District Deputy Grand Master of Fifth Masonic District in 1933 and 1934. On moving to Monroe he affiliated with Western Star Lodge Number 24, December 17th, 1935, serving as Senior Deacon 1936; Junior Warden 1937; Senior Warden 1938, and Worshipful Master in 1939. In 1937 he was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the Fourth Masonic District, comprising the Lodges of the Parishes of Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, Franklin, Ouachita, and Tensas; and was the guiding force in organizing the Fourth Masonic District Lodge, which has ever since been a potent influence for the good in dissemination of Masonic knowledge. Dr. Strickland is a member of Monroe Chapter Number 18, Royal Arch Masons, and received the degree of Mark Master Feb- ruary 11th, 1936, Past and Most Excellent Master March 2nd, 1936, and Royal Arch March 11th, 1936. Became a member of Monroe Council Number 16, Royal and Select Masters on December 14th, 1936. He received the Temple Orders in Monroe Commandery Number 7, Knights Templar; Order of the Red Cross, July 10th, 1936; Order of Malta, July 10th, 1936, and Order of the Temple, October 9th, 1936. He served as Junior Warden of Monroe Commandery Number 7 in 1938; Senior Warden 1939; Captain General 1940; Generalissimo in 1941. He was made a member of Shreveport Consistory A. & A. S. R., 32°, May 3rd, 1932, and of El Karubah Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., April 21st, 1938; and at present serving El Karubah Temple as Second Ceremonial Master. He was made a member of Alf Garrett Chapter Order of Eastern Star in 1930. Affiliated with Louise McGuire Chapter Number 4, order Eastern Star of Monroe in 1936. Served as Associate Patron 1937; and as Worthy Patron in 1938. He was elected Grand Junior Warden of the Grand Lodge in February 1938, Grand Senior Warden 1939, Deputy Grand Master 1940, and on February 4th, 1941, he received the highest honor in the power of the Masons of the State of Louisiana when he was elected and installed Most Worshipful Grand Master. PROCEEDINGS

OF THE M. W. Grand Lodge OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS

EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS OF August 27th, 1940 — October 6th, 1940 November 3rd, 1940

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH ANNUAL GRAND COMMUNICATION February 3rd and 4th, A. L. 5941.

DEE A. STRICKLAND, D. D. S., Grand Master 320 North Third Street Monroe D. PETER LAQUENS, Jr., Grand Secretary Masonic Temple, New Orleans

PUBLISHED BY THE GEAND LODGE AND REQUESTED TO BE READ IN ALL THE LODGES

NEW ORLEANS: SEAKCY & PFAFF, LTD., PRINTERS 1941 OFFICERS OP THE Most Worshipful Grand Lodge OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS 1941

DEE A. STRICKLAND M. W. Grand Master J. LUTHER JORDAN R. W. Deputy Grand Master BENJAMIN Y. WOLF R. W. Grand Senior Warden W. S. KINGREY R. W. Grand Junior Warden V. W. McMILLAN R. W. Grand Treasurer D. PETER LAGUENS, JR B. W. Grand Secretary JESSE A. TAYLOR R. W. Grand Lecturer *THURLOW W. PARISH R. W. Grand Lecturer REV. W. L. DOSS, JB W. Grand Chaplain , REV. JOHN F. FOSTER Honorary W. Grand Chaplain, CLARENCE BEASLEY W. Grand Marshal OTTO E. PASSMAN :... W. Grand Senior Deacon JOHN W. JAMES W. Grand Junior Deacon T. F. MATHES W. Grand Sword Bearer LESLIE K. CAPPEL W. Grand Pursuivant D. L. BUTLER D.D.G.M. Dist. 1 W. Grand Steward H, A. McKENZIE D.D.G.M. Dist. 2 W. Grand Steward R. B. JONES D.D.G.M. Dist. 3 W. Grand Steward P. H. FARMER D.D.G.M. Dist. 4 W. Grand Steward A. M. JOHNSTON D.D.G.M. Dist. 5 W. Grand Steward A. K. PALMER D.D.G.M. Dist. 6 W. Grand Steward Hh C. LEEVES D.D.G.M. Dist. 7 ...... W. Grand Steward R. L. GAY D.D.G.M. Dist. 8 W. Grand Steward C. R. SANDERS D.D.G.M. Dist. 9 W. Grand Steward M. V. MILLER, D.D.G.M. Dist. 10 W. Grand Steward JULIUS O. HEDT D.D.G.M. Dist. 11 W. Grand Steward A. D. ELLIS D.D.G.M. Dist. 12 W. Grand Steward H. DOYLE MARTIN D.D.G.M. Dist. 13 W. Grand Steward G. H. BROCK D.D.G.M. Dist. 14 W. Grand Steward J. J. KENNY D.D.G.M. Dist. 15 W. Grand Steward ARTHUR HERIC D.D.G.M. Dist. 16 W. Grand Steward THOMAS GREEN D.D.G.M. Dist. 17 ...... W. Grand Steward BEN COHEN D.D.G.M. Dist. 18 W. Grand Steward E. C. GIBSON , Grand Orator EARLE S. RICE Grand Organist LOUIS ESCHENBRENNER Grand Tyler *Died February 26, 1941. EMERGENT COMMUNICATION of the GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, F. & A. M.

Held at New Orleans, Louisiana, August 27, 1940, for the purpose of conducting the funeral services over the remains of our beloved Brother, R: W: Grand Treasurer, HORACE RAYMOND PEREZ, Sr.,

who departed this life, Sunday, August 25th, 1940, at 11:30 p. m. His tragic death came as a result of the true Masonic teaching learned at our altars, when he laid down his life in the service of Masonry. Our beloved Brother's remains were taken to the Funeral Home of Tharp, Sontheimer & Tharp, 4117 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, and remained there until Tuesday, August 27th, 1940, where his many friends met to pay their last tribute to this faithful servant of the Grand Lodge. This Emergent Communication was held in the Corinthian Room, 7th floor of the Masonic Temple, at 3:00 o'clock p. m. The Grand Lodge was opened by the Grand Master in due and ample form with the following present: M:W: J. Chris Nungesser Grand Master W: Robert Herman Schaffnit as Deputy Grand Master W: Edward H. Walsdorf as Grand Senior Warden R:W: Benj. Y. Wolf Grand Junior Warden R:W: D. Peter Laguens, Jr Grand Secretary W: Louis T. Walsdorf as Grand Lecturer W: Matthew Cain as ©rand Lecturer Rev. Adam J. Scherer Grand Chaplain R:W: Henry J. Niemann Grand Marshal R:W: T. P. Mathes Grand Senior Deacon W: Jas. R. Angell as Grand Junior Deacon Everett C. Wells as Grand Sword Bearer R:W: Arthur Heric .Grand Pursuivant R:W: Geo. M. Oldenburg Grand Steward R:W: Henry B. Myers Grand Steward W: Claude D. Corey _ - Grand Orator Louis Eschenbrenner Grand Tyler Past Grand Masters present: Geo. A. Tread well, Wynne G. Rogers, Ernest E. Sykes, Milton W. Boylan. The following Past Masters, all of Mt. Moriah Lodge, of which he was a member acted as pall bearers: Frank E. Brightsen, Louis HufEt, John J. Kornfeld, Emile W. Nagel, Wm. J. Hugo and Robert S. Noble. 4 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

The Grand Lodge then proceeded to the Funeral Home of Tharp, Sontheimer & Tharp, where the beautiful ritual of Louisiana Masonry was conducted; also at Hope Mausoleum, in St. John's Cemetery, where our friend and brother was laid to rest in due and ancient form. Many members of Brother Perez' Blue Lodge, Mt. Moriah No. 59, whore he had served faithfully as Master of the Lodge and later as its Secretary; likewise many memb'ers of City Lodges and other parts of the State were present, to pay tribute to their friend and brother. After services at the Cemetery the Grand Lodge returned to the Masonic Temple where the Grand Lodge was closed in a summary manner by the Grand Master, M:W: J. Chris Nungesser. Fraternally submitted, Approved: D. PETER LAGTJENS, Jr., J. CHRIS NUNGESSER, Grand Secretary. Grand Master. EMERGENT COMMUNICATION of the GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, F. & A. M. Held in the City of Rayne, La., October 6, 1940'. The Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana met in Emergent Com- munication on the above date, by order of M:W: J. Chris Nungesser, Grand Master, in the Lodge Hall of Rayne Lodge 313, for the purpose of dedicating their new Lodge Room. The Grand Lodge was opened in due and ample form at 2:30 p. m., with the following present: M:W: J. Chris Nungesser Grand Master R:W: M. L. Christensen (400) as Deputy Grand Master R:W: Julius O. Hedt (193). as Grand Senior Warden R:W: Benj. Y. Wolf Grand Junior Warden R:W: Jesse A. Taylor Grand Lecturer W: S. L. Ross as Grand Chaplain W: Albert McNiel as Grand Treasurer R:W: D. Peter Laguens, Jr Grand Secretary Robert W. Smith (102) as Grand Marshal Walter W. Bruner as Grand Senior Deacon W: Ralph Agate (145) as Grand Junior Deacon Grant Link as Grand Pursuivant W: Ralph Hoffpauir as Grand Sword Bearer R:W: D. W. Landess Grand Steward W: C. J. LeBIanc as Grand Steward E. D. Wriborg as Grand Steward W. T. Nickel as Grand Steward L. L. Lusk (193) as Grand Tyler OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 5

W: B. L, Spell, Master of Rayne Lodge 313. W: J. W. Nickel, Architect. Past Grand Masters present: Chas. F. Ratcliff and John W. Arm- strong. The Grand Master announced the purpose of the meeting. Under the direction of the Acting Grand Marshal the brethren were formed in a column in the ante-room of the Lodge Room and then proceeded into the regular meeting room of the Lodge where the dedication ceremonies were conducted in due and ancient form in accordance with the Louisiana Monitor. The Lodge Room was filled to capacity with the members of the Lodge, many visiting brethren, who witnessed the interesting cere* mony. There followed an interesting and instructive address by M:W: Grand Master J. Chris Nungesser, which was then followed by short talks by the Grand Lodge officers in attendance, several of the Lodge members and visitors. The Grand Lodge was closed in a summary manner by the Grand Master. Fraternally submitted, Approved: D. PETER LAGUENS, Jr., J. CHRIS NUNGESSER, Grand Secretary. Grand Master.

EMERGENT COMMUNICATION of the '.'.' GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, F. & A. M. Held at St. Joseph, Istroiima and Port Allen, Sunday, November 3, 1940. The Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana was called in Emer- gent Communication by M:W: J. Chris Nungesser, at St. Joseph, La., Sunday, November 3, 1940, at 9:30 a. m., in the Auditorium of the High School, and opened in due and ample form, with the following present: M:W: J. Chris Nungesser Grand Master W: Joseph Whitaker as Deputy Grand Master W: D. B. Coor as Grand Senior Warden W: Thomas M. Wade, III as Grand Junior Warden W: C. J. Rozier as Grand Treasurer R:W: D. Peter Laguens, Jr Grand Secretary W: J. S. Johnston as Grand Chaplain W: Henry J. Niemann Grand Marshal G. N. Clarke as Grand Lecturer Mark Novick (79) as Grand Senior Deacon Levi Morris (79) as Grand Junior Deacon J. C. Toler as Grand Pursuivant 6 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

W: Gorman Baker as Grand Sword Bearer W: J. C. Crigler as Grand Steward W: E. H. Biggs as Grand Steward O. L. Watson as Grand Steward V. C. Rives as Grand Steward H. L. Smither as Grand Steward J. H. Olsen as Grand Steward James A. Kitchen, W:M: (309), Bible Bearer. C. Reiber, Constitution Bearer. Nolan Rabb, Architect. The Grand Master stated this Emergent Communication was for the purpose of laying the corner stone of the St. Joseph Baptist Church, St. Joseph, La., after which the brethren repaired to the Church, site, where in due and ancient form and in accordance with our established Ritual the corner stone was laid by the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F. & A. M. Following is a list of the corner stone contents: Holy Bible. Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana. List of Officers and acting Officers of the Grand Lodge at the laying of the stone. List of officers of Tensas Lodge No. 309, F. & A. M. Copy of "The Baptist Message." Copy of the Tensas Gazette, Nov. 1. List of membership of St. Joseph Baptist Church. General Secretary's report of a recent Sunday School. List of Building Committee. Statement of Articles of Faith. First Minutes of the Church. Today's issue of the Church Bulletin. At the close of the ceremony, the brethren repaired to the High School Auditorium when the Grand Master declared the Grand Lodge would be called from labor to refreshment, in order that they repair to the site for the laying of the corner stone of the Lodge Hall of Istrouma Lodge No. 414, at Istrouma, La. Istrouma Upon arrival in Istrouma at 2:00 p. m., this same date, Sunday, November 3rd, the Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor at the site of the laying of the corner stone of the Lodge Hall of Istrouma Lodge No. 414, F. & A. M., with the following present: M:W: J. Chris Nungesser Grand Master M:W: Chas. F. Ratcliff -as Deputy Grand Master R:W: D. W. Landess as Grand Senior Warden W: E. E. Tate as Grand Junior Warden W: Warren O. Watson as Grand Treasurer OP THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 7

R:W: D. Peter Laguens, Jr Grand Secretary W: J. F. Arceneaux as Grand Chaplain W: Henry J. Neimann Grand Marshal R:W: Jesse A. Taylor Grand Lecturer W: Grover C. Huckaby as Grand Lecturer W: Carl V. Dawson as Grand Senior Deacon J. D. Reynolds as Grand Junior Deacon W: Thomas W. Sharp. as Grand Pursuivant W: George W. Farr as Grand Sword Bearer R:W: Julius O. Hedt Grand Steward Warren Eilers as Grand Steward R. B. Henagan as Grand Steward W: Morris Marx !as Grand Steward W. R. Mullins as Grand Steward M:W: Haney B. Conner as Grand Orator Albert S. Henderson .-. as Grand Tyler Alton L. Miller (47), Constitution Bearer. W: W. Pike Lee, Architect. The corner stone was laid in due and ancient form. Following is list of the corner stone contents: Holy Scriptures. List of officers of the Grand Lodge for current year as included in the Grand Lodge Proceedings. The Roll of Istrouma Lodge No. 414, F. & A. M. Record of the Lodge, present officers, Past Masters, life members, date of death and place of interment of deceased Past Masters.. Building Committee, Finance Committee, Building Supervisory Committee, and names of Grand Officers laying corner stone. Copy of local paper. Present coins and currency of the United States. History of Istrouma Chapter No. 162, Order of the Eastern Star; list of charter members, present officers, Past Ma- trons and Patrons, and roll of membership. The oration was delivered by Past Grand Master Haney B. Conner, After the ceremony, the Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment to journey to Port Allen, La., to attend a meeting of Dis- trict No. 12, presided over by R:W: Brother D. W. Landess, District Deputy Grand Master, 12th Masonic District. Upon arrival in the Hall of Blazing Star Lodge No. 212, Port Allen, the Grand Master closed this emergent communication of the Grand Lodge in a summary manner. Fraternally submitted, Approved: D. PETER LAGUENS, Jr., J. CHRIS NUNGESSER, Grand Secretary. Grand Master. 8 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH ANNUAL GRAND COMMUNICATION FIRST DAY'S SESSION" MASONIC TEMPLE, NEW ORLEANS, LA., FEBRUARY 3RD., 1941. The One Hundred and Thirtieth Annual Grand Communica- tion of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of Louisi- ana, F. & A. M., in New Orleans, on Monday afternoon of the Third day of February, Nineteen Hundred Forty-one, at 1:0O o'clock, was opened in the Third or Master Mason Degree, in ample form, by M:W: Brother J. Chris Nungesser, Grand Master, after prayer by Brother A. J. Scherer, Grand Chaplain. GAVEL The gavel used in opening the Grand Lodge was made from poplar wood taken from the Guilford Court House Battlefield, N. C., one of the decisive Eevolutionary War battles. This Gavel was sent by the Custodian of the Greensboro Masonic Museum and has been used by twenty-seven other Grand Masters in opening their Grand Lodge Communication. FLAG TRIBUTE The U. S. Flag was presented at Altar by Senior Deacon. The Grand Master then said: Freemasonry teaches and imparts its principles by means of symbols. One symbol is now presented to you which I know is as dear to your hearts as it is to mine—The Flag of our Country. It is presented not so much in the spirit of the hour, important as that is, in these perilous and momentous days, nor because conditions have caused it to be displayed and waved now to a, somewhat greater extent than is normally so. Rather it is presented in the spirit which motivated the founders of our nation and animated them to deeds of heroic valor and sublime devotion to the cause of liberty and justice, as a result of which this emblem came into being. It is presented in appreciation of the rights and privileges, the blessings and benefits which we as a people now enjoy, which have come down to us as a noble heritage of our forefathers many of whom received the benign influence of Freemasonry and put its teachings and principles into practical effect and application. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 9

The Flag is the emblem of all the trials and hardships, the triumphs and victories, the heroisms and glories of the past. It is the emblem of the wisdom of our fathers in the conception and origination of that dual system of government which we should ever regard as the best form of government conceived by the mind of man to promote his welfare and insure his happiness—guaran- teeing to each the right to freedom of religion, of thought and of speech. Therefore every thread woven in the Flag should be sacred in your love, every color painted upon its folds should have the beauty of the rainbow to your eyes, and every rustle that it steals from the wind should be as the music of a harp to your patriotic souls. In its red stripes may you ever find a record and an eloquent description of the heroic blood that has freely flowed from Concord and Bunker Hill to the present time, as the price that heroes are willing to pay for the principle that all men are created free and equal, and that the object of government is to insure equal rights to all. May its white stripes, bleached spotless by the tears of the nation shed in sorrow, ever be symbols of purity, love of truth, justice and humanity. When God created the Heavens above, He painted them with deathless blue, and He bedecked them with stars. And so may the blue of the Flag and the cluster of stars it contains ever be as an inspiration from the Creator, assuring us that so long as the Heav- ens above refuse to change their hue, and the stars continue to shine, the States of the Union will shed their lustre, and shall cluster together in a union of human brotherhood and love. Thus appreciating its beauty and sublime symbolism, join me my Brethren in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Coun- try. (Pledge given by all present.) A beautiful basket of flowers was received from Mrs. Juanita Jackson, Worthy Grand Matron, and Brother John E. Cousins, Worthy Grand Patron, of the Order of the Eastern Star. The Grand Secretary was instructed to make proper acknowledgment. 10 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS PRESENT J. CHRIS NUNGESSER M. W. Grand Master DEE A. STRICKLAND R. W. Deputy Grand Master J. LUTHER JORDAN B. W. Grand Senior Warden BENJAMIN Y. WOLF JR. W. Grand Junior Warden U. W. McMILLAN B. W. Grand Treasurer D. PETER LAGUENS, JR R. W. Grand Secretary JESSE A. TAYLOR B. W. Grand Lecturer REV. ADAM J. SCHERER W. Grand Chaplain HENRY J. NIEMANN W. Grand Marshal T. F. MATHES W. Grand Senior Deacon P. H. FARMER W. Grand Junior Deacon CLARENCE BEASLEY :. W. Grand Sword Bearer ARTHUR HERIC - W. Grand Pursuivant PAUL A. MARTIN D.D.G.M. Dist. 1 W. Grand Steward J. ALBERT THOMPSON D.D.G.M. Dist. 2 W. Grand Steward ROBERT B. JONES D.D.G.M. Dist. 3 W. Grand Steward ROBERT W. CRETNEY D.D.G.M. Dist. 4 W. Grand Steward A. M. JOHNSTON D.D.G.M. Dist. 5 W. Grand Steward P. A. KOONCE D.D.G.M. Dist. 6 W. Grand Steward R. C. LEEVES D.D.G.M. Dist. 7...... W. Grand Steward GORDON C. WOOD D.D.G.M. Dist. 8 W. Grand Steward FRED. C. WHITE D.D.G.M. Dist. 9 W. Grand Steward M. L. CHRISTENSEN D.D.G.M. Dist. 10 W. Grand Steward JULIUS O. HEDT D.D.G.M. Dist. 11 W. Grand Steward D. W. LANDESS D.D.G.M. Dist. 12 W. Grand Steward J. F. ARCENEAUX D.D.G.M. Dist. 13 W. Grand Steward W. M. MoLAIN D.D.G.M. Dist. 14 W. Grand Steward RONALD E. THOMAS D.D.G.M. Dist. 15 W. Grand Steward GEO. M. OLDENBURG D.D.G.M. Dist. 17 W. Grand Steward HENRY B. MYERS D.D.G.M. Dist. 18 W. Grand Steward CLAUDE D. COREY W. Grand Orator EARLE S. RICE Grand Organist LOUIS ESCHENBRENNER Grand Tyler

PAST GRAND MASTERS PRESENT Emil Sundbery, John W. Armstrong, George A. Treadwell, Kudolph Kranse, H. H. Bain, Haney B. Conner, Edwin P. Gayle, James H. Eowland, Leon S. Haas, Ernest E. Sykes, W. D. Haas, Jr., Milton W. Boylan, Archie T. Higgins, Chas. F. Ratcliff, Eob- ert H. Brooks.

ROLL CALL, OF LODGES. The following Lodges responded to the call of the roll: Perfect Union No. 1, Etoile Polaire No. 1, 4, 5, 19, 24, 28, 38, 46, 47, 51, 52, 53, 54, 57, 58, 59, 65, 70, 72, 76, 79, 83, 84, 87, 89, 95, 96, 98, 101, 102, 106, 110, 111, 113, 115, 11.6, 117, 120, 122, 123, 124, 126, 133, 135, 136, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 151, 152, 153, 156, 160, 161, 163, 164, 165, OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 11

167, 168, 171, 172, 174, 179, 182, 184, 185, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 205, 206, 208, 209, 212, 213, 214, 217, 220, 221, 222, 229, 230, 231, 232, 236, 238, 239, 240, 241, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 273, 274, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 286, 288, 290, 291, 292, 295, 297, 298, 300, 301, 302, 303, 305, 307, 308, 309, 311, 312, 313, 314, 317, 318, 321, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 332, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 344, 346, 348, 349, 350, 356, 357, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 367, 368, 369, 370, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 379, 380, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 394, 395, 397, 398, 399, 400, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421. Two hundred twenty-nine Lodges, and a quorum being present, M :W: Grand Master J. Chris Nungesser declared the Grand Lodge open for business. The Minutes of the Proceedings of the Annual Grand Lodge Communication of 1940, and the Emergent Grand Lodge Com- munications of 1940 were adopted as printed.

RECEPTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

THE FOLLOWING GRAND REPRESENTATIVES ANSWERED ROLL CALL Alabama Ernest E. Sykes New Orleans Argentina Benjamin F. Bradford New Orleans . BRAZIL: Ceara M. Ferrler —Colfax Rio Grande do Sul James Reid, Jr New Orleans Canada. Duncan H. Selph New Orleans COLOMBIA:: Grand Lodge Nat'l Ralph H. Agate Lafayette Grand Lodge Serenissima....Paul A. Martin Shreveport Colorado W. D. Haas, Jr .Bunkie Connecticut. Leon S. Haas Opelousas Costa Rica Abraham Solomon New Orleans District of Columbia H. H. Bain Shreveport England Louis R. Hoover New Orleans Florida Edwin P. Gayle. ..Lake Charles Georgia Haney B. Conner Baton Rouge 12 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Idaho J. Luther Jordan Mansfield Illinois U. W. McMillan .New Orleans Indiana Walter A. Tharp New Orleans Ireland Duncan Bell Gonzales Kansas * Rudolph Krause Lake Charles Kentucky Chas. F. Buck, Jr New Orleans Maryland Archie T. Higgins New Orleans MEXICO: Chiapas T. F. Mathes New Orleans York Grand Lodge Bertney G. Frick New Orleans Vera Cruz Robt. "W. Cretney Sterlington La Oriental-Peninsular....Estes W. McKinney New Orleans Michigan... J. O. Hedt New Iberia Minnesota Carter C. Lacour Baton Rouge Mississippi W. D. Wallace ..Downsville Missouri James H. Rowland Shreveport Nebraska ....: Chas. F. Ratcliff Baton Rouge Netherlands Jno. W. Armstrong -Welsh New Brunswick D. W. Landess Port Allen New Mexico John J. Kenny Algiers New South Wales Morris Marx New Orleans New York... Thomas Green. New Orleans New Zealand Dee A. Strickland Monroe North Carolina C. Marion Hutton Minden Norway C. P. Eilerson New Orleans Nova Scotia : Charles E. McHale New Orleans Ohio L. L. Roach Coif ax Oregon J. Chris Nungesser New Orleans Panama Andrew Martinez New Orleans Paraguay B. Y. Wolf .. -New Orleans Peru , John S. Burgess Alco Philippine Islands Robert H, Brooks Ruston Puerto Rico P. A. Koonce Bellwood Quebec Henry Haas Monroe Rhode Island Geo. A. Treadwell ...New Orleans Salvador (Cuscatlan) Manuel V. Rivera New Orleans Saskatchewan C. P. Derveloy Alexandria Scotland Herbert W. Chapman .New Orleans South Australia Charles S. Foster New Orleans South Dakota Wm. G. Oliphant New Orleans Sweden. Emil Sundbery Napoleonville Switzerland T. Ellwood Frazier New Orleans Tasmania. R. L. Gay .Zwolle Tennessee : Hubert G. Todd..... New Orleans Utah H. W. Palfrey Alexandria Vermont .Henry J. Niemann New Orleans OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 13

Virginia George A. Nami, Jr New Orleans Washington Milton W. Boylan New Orleans West Australia W. S. Kingrey Kinder Wisconsin D. Peter Laguens, Jr. .New Orleans Yugoslavia Jacob Phillips New Orleans Our Grand Master, M :W: Brother Nungesser, welcomed the Grand Kepresentatives to this Annual Communication, followed by response by M:W: Brother Edwin F. Gayle. P. G M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

The Grand Secretary read the resolutions laid over from the 1940 Session as follows:

RESOLUTION No. 7 (1940)

By W. V. L.UNN, Proxy, Senior Warden Belcher Lodge No. 382. Be it Resolved, That Article VII of the Constitution of this Grand Lodge be amended so as to include the following: Section 10. In addition to the constituent blue lodges hereinabove provided for, the state shall be divided into Masonic Districts by this Grand Lodge, and in each such district, a district lodge shall be formed, which said district lodges shall operate under Constitutions and By-Laws to be approved by this Grand Lodge; provided, however, said district lodges shall not confer degrees, nor shall they be obligated to pay dues, contributions or fees, to this Grand Lodge. Referred to Committee on Masonic Law and Jurisprudence. (Redrafted by Committee at 1940 Grand Communication). The Article as amended by the Committee would read as follows: Section 10. In addition to the constituent blue lodges hereinabove provided for, the state shall be divided into Masonic Districts by this Grand Lodge, and in each such district, a district lodge shall be formed composed of all the members in good standing of the lodges in each respective Masonic District, which said district lodges shall operate under Constitutions and By-Laws to be approved by this Grand Lodge; provided, however, said district lodges shall not receive petitions for, nor confer degrees, nor shall they be obligated to pay dues, contributions or fees to this Grand Lodge.

(ADOPTED as further Amended by Committee. See pages 165,166) 14 PROCEEDINGS OF THE OEAND LODGE

RESOLUTION No. 12 (1940)

By A. M. LEFEVE, Past Master Trowel Lodge No. 386 and J. O. MATJFFRAY, Past Master Trowel Lodge No. 386. Whereas; Last year's Resolution on this subject abrogated part of the Medieval Edict and Regulation governing the Past Masters of this Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. Therefore, Be it Resolved, That Article II of the constitution be amended to read as follows: "Section 1. The members of this Grand Lodge shall consist of its actual officers, Past Grand Masters, the Grand Tyler excepted, the Masters and Wardens in office, (when duly installed) of its constituent lodges and all Past Masters of Lodges under this Grand Lodge, so long as they are members in good standing of lodges under this jurisdiction." Section 2 to be deleted. Referred to Committee on Masonic Law and Jurisprudence. (NOT ADOPTED. See Page 166)

COMMUNICATIONS

From Bro. Henry Schultheis, Grand Eepresentative of Mary- land, Baltimore, Md. Prom Bro. Paul R. Mattix, Grand Eepresentative District of Columbia, Washington, D. C. From. Bro. Eobt. ¥. Kennon, P. G. M., Lt. Col., 1st Bat. 204 C. A., Camp Hulen, Tex. From the Grand Lodge of Mississippi. Telegrams from: Bro. Joseph Perry, P. G. M. Massachusetts. Bro. T. W. Parish, Grand Lecturer. Bro. Channing Stowell, Member Committee on Credentials, now residing in Marlboro, N. H. Motion was made, and carried to acknowledge the communications and send felicitations and good wishes. The Grand Secretary was instructed to send greetings to all absent members of the Grand Lodge. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 15

INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS Brother Henry W. Carson,. Grand Tyler of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska was welcomed by our Grand Master and invited to a seat in the East. W: Brother Chris Nungesser, Past Master of Union 172, and father of our M :W: Grand Master was welcomed and escorted to a seat in the East.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON" CREDENTIALS The undersigned, your Committee on Credentials, beg leave to report that we have performed our duty of examining the Credentials of all Delegates representing Lodges in this Jurisdiction to this Grand Communication. We find that all Lodges have filed returns and made payment of all Dues and Assessments, and thereby are entitled to be seated on the floor of this Grand Lodge, with the exception of the following which have not paid and not making returns: Lodge making no returns—White Castle 257. Lodges that have not paid—Feliciana 31, Simsboro 235, Plain Dealing 237, Goldonna 293, Noble 320, Shongaloo 352. We thank the Grand Secretary, R:W: Bro. D. Peter Laguens, Jr., (Corinthian), Bro. C. F. Scherer (Square and Compass), and Bro. Prank D. Blue (Linn Wood) for their untiring assistance and advice in compiling our records. We extend thanks to the following Brethren, who so willingly assisted in registering Delegates: Lawrence Cure, P.M. Square and Compass; T. Bllwood Frazier, P.M. Hiram; Carter C. LaCour, P.M. Capitol; Hans Warskat, P.M. Jefferson; Meyer Schaeffer, W.M. Friends of Harmony; Morris Arono- witz, W.M. Hiram; L. C. Miller, P.M. Crescent City; G. J. Bergez, S.W. Daylight; Dave Gertler, Jefferson; G. C. Amrhein, P.M. Osiris. Fraternally submitted, MORRIS MARX, Chairman, B. S. TITUS, CESAIRE R. DUPAS, LEON A. FLETTRICH, Committee. Upon motion, the report of the Committee was adopted, and the following Lodges having representatives present and registered were entitled to seats: PERFECT UNION 1—Roy L. Leonard, W. M.; Walter L. Mangan, S. W.; George M. Niemeyer, J. W. 16 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GKAND LODGE

POLAR STAR 1—Adolph Brugier, W. M.; Anatole Forfer, S. W.; Robert Seay, J. W. PERSEVERANCE 4—Andre J. Laulhe, W. M.; Sidney J. Majesty, S. W.; Edward A. Theard, J. W. CERVANTES 5—Felix Obrador, proxy for W. M.; Juan Emil Battle, S. W.; Juan M. Lopez, proxy for J. W. HUMBLE COTTAGE 19—R. C. Musgrove, W. M. WESTERN STAR 24—H. B. Cannon, W. M.; Win. L. Smith, S. W.; E. R. Baham, J. W. ST. ALBANS 28—J. H. Trotter, proxy for three. PHOENIX 38—Leroy S. Miller, W. M.; proxy for S. W. and J. W. GERMANIA 46—Victor Schreiber, W. M. and proxy for J. W.; Frank Kottemann, proxy for S. W. SAINT JAMES 47—Jones Bishop Richmond, W. M.; Waldemar Lan- dry, Jr., S. W.; H. D. Piper, J. W. MINDEN 51—W. C. Bradford, J. W. and proxy for W. M. and S. W. OLIVE 52—V. J. Woodside, W. M.; and proxy for S. W. and J. W. UNION FRATERNAL 53—M. O. Love, W. M.; Troy Hamm, S. W.; Joe E. Waller, J. W. MOUNT GERIZIM 54—T. H. Armitage, S. W.; proxy for W. M. and J. W. FRANKLIN 57—Harry J. Ribble, W. M.; J. B. Miller, proxy for S. W. and J. W. FRIENDS OF HARMONY 58—Meyer Schaeffer, W. M.; John A. Herr- mann, S. W.; Harry Hyman, J. W. MOUNT MORIAH 59—Everett C. Wells, W. M. and proxy for J. W.; O. J. Toups, S. W. GEORGE WASHINGTON 65—Robert R. Cazaubon, W. M.; Emile Cappe, S. W.; R. Wynn Irvine, J. W. HIRAM 70—M. N. Aronowitz, W. M.; T. E. Frazier, proxy for S. W.; Julius Gaethe, J. W. ALPHA HOME 72—Milton J. Walch, W. M.; Fred Tanner, proxy for S. W.; Bryce E. Dressel, J. W. QUITMAN 76—A. H. Winstall, W. M.; H. E. Kruse, S. W.; Ludwig Lehr, proxy for J. W. SAINT JOSEPH 79—M. Novick, proxy for W. M.; C. J. Rozier, proxy for S. W. MOUNT VERNON 83—Chesley Price, W. M. and proxy for J. W;; T. P. Calhoun, S. W. OLIVER 84—Samuel E. Russell, W. M.; L. W. Harris, proxy for S. W.; . H. Mack King, J. W. LAFAYETTE 87—John E. Cissna, proxy for three. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 17

CYPRESS 89—L. H. Padgett, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. HATJGHTON 95—D. B. Doyle, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. SAINT HELENA 96—Lake Holland, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. HERMITAGE 98—Louis C. Gelbke, W. M.; Jules A. Hodge, S. W.; John Hogan, J. W. FRANKLINTON 101—Geo. W. Varnado, W. M. and proxy for S. W.; A. D. Burkhalter, S. W. LOUISIANA 102—Chas. P. MacKenzie, W. M.; Herbert G. Jahncke, S. W.; Robert W. Smith, J. W. RUSTON 106—E. C. Lederer, proxy for W. M.; W. L. Ponder, J. W. and proxy for S. W. HARRISONBURG 110—J. A. Wedgeworth, proxy for three. XJRIM 111—L. D. Willis, S. W. and proxy for W. M. and J. W. THOMAS JEFFERSON 113—W. D. TJpshaw, W. M.; C. A. Pry or, proxy for S. W. and J. W. SHREVEPORT 115—B. D. Frank, J. W. and proxy for W. M.; B. R. Bewley, S. W. ACACIA 116—R. L. Trepagnier, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. MILFORD 117—C. B. Woods, proxy for W. M.; A. D. Fitzgerald, S. W.; A. D. Martin, J. W. DELHI 120—W. E. Coats, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. MACKEY 122—E. C. Huggins, proxy for W. M.; A. L. Mosley, S. W.; L. V. Noles, proxy for J. W. LIBERTY 123—R. A. Wagley, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. KELLERTOWN 124—A. J. Hawsey, proxy for three. ARCADIA 126—R. M. Young, S. W. and proxy for W. M. and J. W. GORDY 133—Armon M. Ogden, W. M.; Abe Goldberg, S. W.; L. J. Bond, proxy for J. W. PLAINS 135—C. F. Ratcliff, proxy for three. ATHENS 136—James R. Fuller, J. W. and proxy for W. M. and S. W. DOWNSVILLE 143—W. A. Simpson, W. M.; R. W. Bryan, S. W.; Robert M. McGehee, J. W. OCEAN 144—John J. Hawkshead, W. M.; Edgar C. Ray, S. W.; Joseph H. Davis, J. W. HOPE 145—J. B. Montgomery, W. M.; J. Whitmeyer, S. W. SILENT BROTHERHOOD 146—A. H. Carlisle, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. ANACOCO 147—J. O. Fountain, S. W. and proxy for W. M. and J. W. EASTERN STAR 151—J. W. Kennedy, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. 18 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

HOMER 152—J. D. Walthall, W. M. and proxy for J. W.; Geo. Camp- bell, S. W. SAINTS JOHN 153—Damon R. Agnew, W. M.; Albert V. Zatarain, S. W.; Arthur W. Kulp, J. W. KISATCHIE 156—Noah M. Miller, W. M. LIVINGSTON 160—Benjamin A. Tucker, W. M.; R. T. Pursley, proxy for S. W.; H. W. Carroll, proxy for J. W. BROOKVILLE 161—R. C. Hathcox, proxy for three. ATCHAFALAYA 163—Leo Earhardt, J. W. and proxy for W. M. and S. W. COLUMBIA 164—J. W. James, W. M.; S. H. Thompson, S. W.; Clyde E. Horn, proxy for J. W. LAKE CHARLES 165—Everett R. Scott, W. M. and proxy for J. W.; John J. Khoury, proxy for S. W. LINN WOOD 167—Sam Peters, W. M.; John W. Keller, S. W.; J. M. Chapman, J. W. MONTGOMERY 168—W. C. Byrd, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. KOSMOS 171—Frank A. Kruse, proxy for W. M.; Vern Mashburn, proxy for S. W. and J. W. UNION 172—Henry C. Voss, W. M.; Leonard A. Kloor, S. W.; E. C. Capron, J. W. DANTE 174—Salvador Cannizzaro, W. M.; Louis Martorana, S. W.; John Lorino, J. W. CADDO 179—Bill E. Butler, W. M.; W. B. Killgore, S. W.; Lamar T. Watts, J. W. SAM TODD 182—M. V. Miller, proxy for three. SPRING CREEK 184—Alon L. Wall, W. M.; L. C. Stevens, proxy for S. W.; Ardis O. Varnado, J. W. ORPHANS FRIEND 185—Allen Budden, proxy for three. COVINGTON 188—Alton C. Smith, proxy for W. M. and S. W.; Paul Due, J. W. EVERGREEN 189—D. A. Coincon, Sr., proxy for three. CORINTHIAN 190—Wm. D. Bernhardt, W. M.; Philip Kroper, Jr., S. W.; Herbert Behrend, J. W. JEFFERSON 191—Sam. N. Bernstein, S. W. and proxy for W. M.; Chas. E. Post, J. W. ABBEVILLE 192—C. H. Brookshire, W. M.; J. R. Sewell, S. W.; Elias Le Jeune, J. W. AURORA 193—Louie W. Campbell, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA li)

DORIC 205—Sol. Loeb, proxy for W. M.; Joe Finkelstein, proxy for S. W. TYRIAN 206—Arthur B. La Cour, proxy for three. N. H. BRAY 208—D. R. Holton, W. M.; proxy for S. W. and J. W. R. F. McGUIRE 209—W. L. Jackson, proxy for W. M. and S. W.; W. A. Cooper, proxy for J. W. BLAZING STAR 212—W. A. Ragan, W. M.; C. R. Dawson, S. W.; H. H. Blackburn, proxy for J. W. KEYSTONE 213—Maurice I. Saltzman, W. M. and proxy for S. W.; C. A. Cornick, J. W. LAND MARK 214—Henry Grady Williamson, W. M.; Jacob F. William- son, S. W. FELLOWSHIP 217—Jesse Boyd, proxy for three. LIVONIA 220—A. D. Ellis, W. M. SOLOMON 221—Wm. D. Darnall, W. M.; S. R. Parker, S. W.; G. T. Willet, proxy for J. W. PECAN GROVE 222—Thomas G. Biggs, W. M.; Zell Stockner, proxy for S. W.; C. L. Preston, proxy for J. W. €ADEVILLE 229—W. C. Thompson, S. W. and proxy for W. M. and J. W. PLEASANT HILL 230—C. D. Blue, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. GRANGEVILLE 231—Russel Bankston, proxy for W. M. WELSH 232—Ralph L. Hayes, S. W. and proxy for W. M.; Irving V. Hayes, J. W. LITTLE FLOCK 236—Joel W. Speights, proxy for three. MAGNOLIA 238—M. J. Shows, J. W. BERNICE 239—D. L. Lowery, proxy for three. LEESVILLE 240—R. Sid. Copeland, W. M. and proxy for J. W.; C. B. Owen, proxy for S. W. CONLY 241—W. R. Stevens, proxy for W. M.; W. E. Bush, S. W.; C. M. Hanna, J. W. •CROWLEY 243—James Jones, proxy for three. CENTER 244—Murphy Williams, W. M.; H. L. Courtney, proxy for S. W.; S. E. Schillings, J. W. MILLERTON 245—V. L. Trimble, S. W. and proxy for W. M.; B. Odom, J. W. WINNSBORO 246—J. F. Ferguson, W. M.; James F. Ferguson, proxy for S. W. and J. W. HOLLY SPRINGS 247—Justin L. Teer, S. W. and proxy for W. M. and J. W. 20 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

KENTWOOD 248—G. M. Grayson, W. M.; L. A. Lard, Jr., S. W.; J. L. Matthews, J. W. JENNINGS 249—J. C. Hazel, proxy for three. MANSFIELD 250—C. H. Norris, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. ASCENSION 251—S. J, Samuelson, proxy for W. M. and S. W.; Geo. H. Chapman, proxy for J. W. MITCHELL 252—P. A. Henderson, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. TORO 253—E. C. Slay, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. FOREST HILL 254—I. N. Anderson, W. M. and proxy for S. W.; Western Winegeart, J. W. JEANERETTE 255—Howard B. Newton, proxy for three. SAINT ANDREWS 256—W. T. Blackwell, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. MARTHAVILLE 258—J. A. Bailes, proxy for three. COLFAX 259—M. Ferrier, proxy for W. M. and S. W.; L; L. Roach, proxy for J. W. CHAS. F. BUCK 260—Hardy B. Bass, W. M.; M. A. Tannehill, proxy for S. W.; W. O. Kees, J. W. ANCHOR 261—J. S.Besson, proxy for three. PROGRESSIVE 262—Alonzo A. Bodin. W. M.; W. H. Jones, proxy for S. W.; Howard Turner, J. W. FLORIEN 263—Jarvis Westbrook, proxy for three. PINE 264—James W. Seals, W. M. and proxy for J. W.; Leslie Sum- rail, S. W. DALLEY 265—Allen E. Hood, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. ATKINS 266—J. G. Worley, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. UNITY 267—R. C. Power, W. M.; Haley Carter, S. W. MELVILLE 268—Johnnie Q. Zerangue, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. MARKSVILLE 269—Oren C. Sayes, W. M. and proxy for J. W.; Chas. J. Newberg, S. W. BENEFIELD 270—O. M. Cutright, S. W. and proxy for W. M.; D. L. Butler, J. W. DE RIDDER 271—Sidney A. Seegers, proxy for W. M.; H. H. Haynej, S. W.; W. A. Simmons, J. W. BOYCE 273—Erskine G. Cook, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. OBERUN 274—George Deaton, Jr., proxy for three. ROSEMARY 278—H. N. Crain, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. DE QUINCY 279—L. J. Cryer, W. M.; J. B. Robinson, S. W.; H. W. Hamilton, proxy for J. W. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 21

JONESBORO 280—William L. Conghlin, W. M.; Walter W. Irwin, S, W.; John H. Swanson, J. W. R. M. CROWSON 281—E. R. Minchew, proxy for three. YELLOW PINE 282—A. L. Stephens, proxy for W. M.; Leo Williams, proxy for S. W. MARION 283—C. W. Sehon, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. CHBNEYVILLE 286—W. R. Stafford, J. W. and proxy for W. M. and S. W. PINE GROVE 288—O. E. Bain, proxy for three. ROSEPINE 290—Z. R. Brooks, proxy for three. KINDER 291—W. S. Kingrey, proxy for W. M. Ben F. Smith, proxy for S. W.; C. M. Leland, proxy for J. W. FORDOCHE 292—H. M. Kimball, W. M. and proxy for J. W.; B. E. Dardenne, S. W. EROS 295—W. A. Downs, proxy for three. DENHAM SPRINGS 297—N. R. Allen, proxy for W. M.; J. E. Garrison, proxy for S. W.; Henry E. Jackson, proxy for J. W. GEORGETOWN 298—L. H. Kees, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. OSIRIS 300—J. C. Tourne, W. M.; H. H. Wire, S. W.; Galen Winston, proxy for J. W. ALBERT ROUSSEAU 301—Robert Badon, proxy for three. ZWOLLE 302—T. W. Sullivan, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. OLLA 303—H. H. Duke, proxy for W. M.; O. A. Reitzell, S. W. and proxy for J. W. CONCORDIA 305—Fred Falkenheiner, W. M. ASSUMPTION 307—Sam Klotz, proxy for W. M., S. W. and J. W. TALLULAH 308—Eugene V. Parker, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. TENSAS 309—D. B. Coor, proxy for W. M. and J. W.; Howard M. Jones, proxy for S. W. SLIDELL 311—Earl DeKald Farmer, W. M.; E. O. Yates, S. W.; G. H. Brock, proxy for J. W. CARRIETTA 312—T. J. Leleu, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. RAYNE 313—Walter W. Bruner, W. M. and proxy for S. W.; J. Hugh Craig, J. W. VIVIAN 314—H. H. Huchabay, Jr., W. M. and proxy for J. W.; J. N. Bain, proxy for S. W. CURTIS T. HINES 317—Henry Hollingsworth, W. M. and proxy for S. W.; K. Varner, proxy for J. W. PELICAN 318—A. K. Palmer, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. MIDDLE CREEK 321—Walter Moss, Jr., J. W. and proxy for W. M. and S. W. 22 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

IDA 324—Crit Petty, proxy for S. W. AJAX 325—J. H. Durr, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J, W. BUNKIE 326—Frank Chemino, W. M.; Hilton Bordelon, S. W.; O. Z. Overbey, J. W. MICHAEL DEMPSEY 327—C. H. Davis, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. NEW HOPE 328—P. L. Dark, proxy for S. W. and J. W. BELCHER 332—Hartwell Elmo Connell, W. M.; Austin W. Gleason, S. W.; J. T. Ratcliff, proxy for J. W. COTTON VALLEY 335—M. S. Browning, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. SUN 336—Victor Grantham, W. M.; and proxy for S. W. and J. W. ZONA 337—G. W. Knight, W. M. and proxy for 3. W.; J. D. Rogers, S. W. PITKIN 338—James H. Smith, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. CHOUDRANT 339—0. W. Hogan, W. M. and proxy for S. W and J. W. PIONEER 340—D. L. Dickinson, proxy for three. XJTTLE RIVER 341—W. E. Young, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. MOORINGSPORT 342—L. W. Watts, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. R.OBELINE 344—J. V. Jordan, W. M.; O. M. Lay, proxy for S. W.; Percy Williams, J. W. X.IVE OAK 346—Charles E, Reddell, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. SPRINGHILL 348—A. M. Crews, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. ELTON 349—Claud A. Reeve, W. M.; Howard M. Sigler, S. W.; Robert H. Brower, proxy for J. W. BRYCELAND 350—W. G. Pullig, S. W. and proxy for W. M. and J. W. GLENMORA 356—John F. Davis, W. M. and proxy for J. W.; J. L. Orr, proxy for S. W. COLLINSTON 357—Alton B. Norsworthy, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. SIMCOE WALMSLEY 359—S. E. Williams, S. W. BETHANY 360—A. C. Stiles, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. INVINCIBLE 361—Raymond Sherrard, W. M.; William H. Cook, S. W.; Gunder A. Berry, J. W. JOPPA 362—James E. Cawthon, W. M. and proxy for J. W.; James B. Whitney, S. W. JHODGE 363—Noel E. Rasbury, W. M.; Sam Holliday, S. W.; G. W. Acklin, J. W. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 23

VINTON 364—A. M. Terrell, S. W. and proxy for W. M. and J. W. IDEAL 367—Albert H. Long, W. M.; Otto F. Beckemeyer, S. W.; Ernest R. Beckeineyer, J. W. GALILEO-MAZZINI 368—Angelo Lapresto, W. M.; Salvatore Papa, S. W.; A. Cascio, proxy for J. W. FOUR RIVERS 369—Ernest Young, Jr., J. W. and proxy for W. M. and S. W. CROWVILLE 370—B. B. Faulk, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. BATON ROUGE 372—Roy L. Berry, W. M.; M. V. Robbins, proxy for S. W.; Clarence A. Fortenberry, J. W. LEVEL 373—Jacob C. Modenbach, W. M.; H. I. Habighorst, S. W.; Nicholas Gentilich, J. W. IONIC 374—James R. Landers, W. M.; Charles H. Potier, S. W.; Adolph A. Cantelli, J. W. TRINITY 375—Julius M. Meyer, W. M.; B. W. Lauck, Jr. proxy for S. W.; Chas. W. Spencer, J. W. t ALBERT PIKE 376—Fred I. Meyers, proxy for S. W.; John A. Canal, J. W. KISATCHIE UNION 379—1. B. Dowden, proxy for three. W. H. BOOTH 380—W. S. Crockett, W. M.; Thos H. Hearn, S. W.; C. L. Andrews, Jr., J. W. CLARKS 382—T. E. Skirvin, W. M. GRAHAM SURGHNOR 383—Forest V. Clay, W. M.; Harry Ulrich, proxy for S. W.; O. J. Smith, J. W. MARTIN McCLANAHAN 384—W. A. Gandy, W. M.; Robert A. Smith, proxy for S. W. and J. W. MIDWAY 385—N. R. Hammett, S. W.; and proxy for W. M. and J. W. TROWEL 386—William D. Wills, W. M.; John D. Lawless, S. W.; Louis Dulitz, J. W. CRESCENT CITY 387—Leon J. Bentin, W. M.; James H. Moreland, S. W.; Keim E. Miller, J. W. WM. M. BAKER 388—John H. Brunson, W. M.; Alfred J. Traweek, S. W.; M. D. Pee, J. W. JACQUES DE MOLAY 389—Herbert Marks, W. M.; Jos. L. Pizzolato, S. W.; Paul G. Tomlinson, J. W. FERRIDAY 390—W. L. Thompson, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. PAUL M. SCHNEIDAU 391—S. Mandella, Jr.,'w. M.; Ed. J. Falcon, S. W.; Andrew J. Miller, J. W. SALINE 392—B. B. Watts, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. EUCLID 394—Roger E. Hutchinson, W. M.; Frederick J. Wilson, J. W. 24 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

FORUM 395—John Jurovich, W. M.; Henry J. Eberhardt, S. W.; Henry L. Hanhart, J. W. JOHN F. PTJRDY 396—Vincent Graffagnini, W. M.; Edward J. Belsom, Jr., J. W. ORLEANS 3.97—Lucas, Nebel, W. M.; Herbert C. Fisher, S. W.; J. J. Hennessey, J. W. ALEXANDRIA 398—C. P. Derveloy, proxy for W. M. and S. W.; Moses Attrep, J. W. CAPITOL 399—John W. Felps, W. M.; Herman E, Canerly, S. W. CALCASIEU 400—Rowland A. Preis, W. M.; T. P. Blackwell, proxy for S. W. and J. W. NEW RIVER 402—J. A. Stewart, proxy for W. M.; Ernest P. Daigle, S. W.; Duncan Bell, proxy for J. W. CEDAR GROVE 403—Morris S. Lewis, W. M. and proxy for S. W.; William F. Pennington, J. W. INDIVISIBLE FRIENDS 404—Samuel T. McGarry, W. M.; Arthur R. Rees, S. W.; James S. Calvin, J. W. DAN GILBERT 405—Oscar McLendon, proxy for three. ISIS 406—Frank 3. Corcoran, W. M.; Frank J. Grand, S. W.; Lester E. Serpas, J. W. AMERICA 407—Thos. P. Gorman, W. M.; B. S. Titus, proxy for J. W. WM. D. WHITE 408—Edgar Joseph Hebert, W. M.; E. F. Bullock, S. W. GREENWOOD 409—W. W. Burdett, W. M. and proxy for S. W. and J. W. HARMONY 410—C. J. Sanders, proxy for three. MANY 411—Crawford Willis, proxy for three. DAYLIGHT 412—Walter F. Lafranz, W. M.; Gustave J. Bergez, S. W.; Emmett D. T. Brown, J. W. DAVID R. GRAHAM 413—J. T. Percy, W. M.; Louis A. Legett, S. W.; Ivan Ratcliff, J. W. ISTROUMA 414—Morris M. Carradine, W. M.; Clifford A. Neames, proxy for S. W.; Robert E. Stott, J. W. THEODORE ROOSEVELT 415—W. W. G. Hafflord, J. W. and proxy for W. M. and S. W. ALCO 416—J. H. Brown, proxy for three. SQUARE & COMPASS 417—M. S. Treadaway, W. M.; William R. Mancuso, S. W.; Thomas D. Meola, J. W. QUEENSBOROUGH 418—T. A. Berry, W. M. and proxy for J. W.; K. E. Gulledge, S. W. WEST MONROE 419—H. A. Gentry, W. M. and proxy for S. W.; E. N. Camp, J. W. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 25

STBRLINGTON 420—Walter L. Laningham, W. M. and proxy for S. W.; J. H. Hammons, J. W. LEE E. THOMAS 421—Pefer Calalano, W. M.; Matt H. Creed, S. W.; Martin E. Eckart, J. W. ANNUAL ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER To the Officers and Members of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, Free and Accepted Masons: GBEETINGS, MY BELOVED BRETHREN : In conformity with the mandate contained in the Constitution of our Grand Lodge, it is now my pleasant duty and honor to report to you concerning my official acts during my tenure of office as your Grand Master. I approach the task with humility and a profound sense of my own littleness and inability, which perhaps has caused me to do many things I should not have done, and prevented me from doing much you expected of me, or that I prayerfully hoped of myself. Ere I begin this record of my stewardship, I pause to offer thanks to a Divine and Munificent Providence by Whose blessing we have been permitted to assemble in this, the One Hundred and Thirtieth Annual Grand Communication of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana. I welcome you with a heart that is filled with gratitude to the Supreme Architect of the Universe for the many mercies and blessings His bounty has bestowed upon us, and with the prayer that He will endow us with His wisdom, support us with His strength and adorn us with His beauty throughout these sessions and in the years to come, thus enabling us in every act, manner and circumstance to be worthy of His approbation and the proud title we bear as Master Masons. The bond which unites us, and makes of all the Masons in the world one living Soul, has brought you here to assist in our labors, which I accept as an assurance that you have also toiled beyond the doors of your respective lodges and will continue to do so in the great labors which belong to Freemasonry. By such endeavors will we maintain and perpetuate the great principles of our Fra- ternity, which admonish us to have "Faith in God, Hope in Im- mortality and Charity for all Mankind." I greet you, as I hope you greet each other, with that warmth of affection and love which 26 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE the Masonic heart knows how to extend and enjoy, and I salute you as "Sons of Light" dedicated to the noble and glorious purpose of bringing the Light of God into the Life of Man.

OUR DEPARTED BRETHREN In expressing these words of greeting and welcome, I cannot be oblivious of the fact that many whose presence we felt and enjoyed at our last communication have been summoned by the Grand Master on High and have been enrolled as members of the Grand Lodge Above. "The days grow shorter, the nights grow longer/ The Headstones thicker along the way; And life grows sadder, but love grows stronger For those who walk with us day by day. Then let us clasp hands as we walk together, And let us speak softly, in love's sweet tone, For no man knows on the morrow whether We two pass by, or but one alone." We mourn their loss and deeply sympathize with their families in their bereavement. I entrust to the Committee on Necrology the preparation of suitable obituaries in their memory, which will be rendered to you in the regular course. I do, however, wish to make short reference to two officers of the Grand Lodge who passed to their eternal reward during the year—W: Bro. Rudolph Latzko, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence 1935-1940 who fell asleep on August 19th, 1940, and E: W: Bro. Horace R. Perez, Sr., Grand Treasurer 1936- 1940, who was slain on August 25th, 1940 while on a Masonic errand in answer to the call of one of the brethren of his lodge. I had grown to have a high admiration for W: Bro. Latzko, and looked upon him as a man of fine cultural achievements and splendid character. His contributions to Freemasonry and this Grand Lodge were numerous and as Chairman of the Committee on For- eign Correspondence he devoted himself faithfully to the office and rendered valuable service. My contacts with E: W: Bro. Perez were regular and frequent, for with but few exceptions he accompanied me and the other Grand OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 27

Lodge Officers when making visitations., and as a result, a fine friendship and sincere affection developed between us. He was constantly in attendance on the duties of his office, and in his faithful, unostentatious manner, responded to every call of his brethren, giving liberally of his time, his advice and his ability, even, alas, to the call which was to result in his untimely and shocking death. He was a Mason in spirit as well as in name, and worthy of our emulation. We find in the Great Light a most fitting epitaph: "Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for a friend." Suitable memorials were prepared and forwarded to the Lodges and they were ordered to drape the Altar and Great Lights in mourning for a period of thirty days as a token of our respect. The Grim Eeaper has also visited other Grand Jurisdictions, with whom we mourn, and mingle our tears with theirs. As a testimony of our sorrow, and a tribute to their memory, I list below the names of those brethren who were faithful and zealous to their Grand Lodges and who passed away during the year:

DEATHS IN OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS Colorado—Jethro Cornell Sanford, P. G. M.; Howard T. Vaille, P. G. M. Connecticut—Weston Gray Granniss, P. G. M. Delaware—Eldad L. Clarke, P. G. M. Florida—Brantley Walker Helvenston, P. G. M.; Samuel Pasco, P. G. M. Indiana—Charles P. Benedict, P. G. M. Iowa—Lars Alfred Larson, P. G. M. Kentucky—Thomas Jefferson Adams, P. G. M.; Virgil Pendleton Smith, P. G. M. Maine—Harold Elijah Cooke, P. G. M. Massachusetts—Frederick W. Hamilton, Grand Secretary. Michigan—Arthur J. Fox, P. G. M. Mississippi—Joseph B. Green, P. G. M. Missouri—Julius C. Garrell, P. G. M.; Van Fremont Boor, P. G. M. Nebraska—Frank H. Woodland, P. G. M. Nevada—William E. Adams, P. G. M.; Augustus F. Aymar, P. G. M. 28 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

South Carolina—John Hagan Graves, Grand Chaplain. South Dakota—Leonard M. Simons, P. G. M. Tennessee—Edward Eoss Burr, P. G. M., Grand Treasurer; George L. Hardwick, P. G. M.; Quincy Adams Tipton, P. G. M. Vermont—Walter S. Fenton, P. G. M. Washington—Charles Duncan Atkins, P. G.- M.; Walter Frederick Meier, P. G. M.; James McCormack, P. G. M.; William James Sutton P. G. M. West Virginia—Frederick Charles Steinbicker, P. G. M., Grand Treasurer; William Turner Morris, P. G. M.; William Kennori Cowden, P. G. M. Wyoming—Bernard H. Sage, P. G. M.; Thomas Seddon Taliaferro, P. G. M. British Columbia-:—James Sutherland Henderson, D. D., P. G. M.; Martin Luther Grinamett, P. G. M.; James Edward Beck, P. G. M. Manitoba—Henry Lamont Adolph, P. G. M.; Andrew Browning Baird, P. G. M. New Brunswick—John Thornton, P. G. M. Saskatchewan—Arthur Stirling Gorrell, P. G. M. Let us, by rising, pay a tribute of love and respect to them, and with bowed heads pray that the Great Architect of the Universe will ever have them in His Holy Keeping.

STATE OF THE ORDER The Earth has made one complete revolution about the Sun since last we met to fraternize and to labor. The completion of its orbit has marked the passing of but one year in the course of time, but it has been a year that has witnessed multitudinous changes of very grave import. It has seen gigantic wrongs, merci- less outrages and monstrous iniquities and as we gather to-day, we look out upon a world sorely troubled and tortured by the horrors of war waged against innocent and helpless people by cruel and vicious monsters who seek to gain positions of arbitrary power by means of wholesale slaughter and bloodshed. Despots and tyrants have cast their hideous and menacing shadows across humanity's path in the effort to extinguish the lights of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity and spread the darkness of Ignorance, Falsehood and Ambition over the face of the earth. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 29

Thus it is, that our gentle Freemasonry has stood at the head of those organizations first to be liquidated by the despot as he seeks to destroy the forces which are inimical to his own designs or tend to thwart his will. As a consequence, many of our Sister Grand Lodges which met as we did last year, are to-day denied the right to do so. They have seen their property confiscated and their members stood up before firing squads, or incarcerated in filthy dungeons. Our hearts bleed for those of our brethren in foreign jurisdictions who have so suffered and died because they professed the same ideals as we. We pray fervently for all who have been the victims of the oppressor and especially for those who now stand as a mighty bulwark and virtual last outpost of our principles and tenets in the Old World. From those honored and faithful brethren, may we take increased devotion to the cause of Freemasonry to which they gave the fullest measure of devotion; and as we assemble to-day may we do so with a great appreciation of the blessings and privileges which are still ours, and which have come to us as a noble heritage of our forefathers; and may we highly resolve that we shall do all within our power to safeguard them, and pass them unimpaired to our posterity. Nowhere upon the face of the earth at this moment is there a people which enjoys the freedom and liberties as do we, the citizens of the United States of America. We can rightly feel proud that Masonic principle and doctrine are woven into the warp and woof of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States, and that many of those who laid the foundation of this glorious nation knelt at the Altar of Masonry to assume its solemn vows, even as you and I. Theirs is a work well done, but now there is imposed upon us the sacred duty of preserving these principles and proving to the world that this is a land of the free because it is the home of the brave. By the Grace of God, so long as Freemasonry exists, it will ever be thus. I am happy to report that Freemasonry is still a vital, living force in the Grand Jurisdiction of Louisiana, materially affecting the lives and souls of its votaries, and those with whom they have relationship and contact. In the main, the lodges have been active with ritualistic work and other programs for the edification and 30 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE interest of the Craft, and everywhere a fine spirit of fraternity was evidenced. There has been a sincere effort to carry on the glorious mission of Freemasonry, and their labors have not been in vain. I have found that those who may be termed the leaders of our institution in the various sections of the State are men of fine character and standing in their communities and highly regarded by their fellow citizens. It is to be regretted that many who have a deep affection and respect for Freemasonry, and who should know that we are proud to claim them as part of our Craft, do not manifest a proper degree of interest and assistance in our programs and activities. They are splendid men, and good Masons at heart, and the effort should continually be made to awaken their interest to the end that they will again attend meetings and give of their abilities and capacities to the realization of the aims and objectives of our Order. Suffice it to say, that those comprising the member- ships of the Constituent Lodges continue as a potent influence for good in our State. At the time of the preparation of this report, it is not safe to predict whether there will be an increase or decrease in the membership, as the statements from the lodges are not yet in. It is hoped that an increase will be shown, but this result is by no means paramount, as we are concerned more in the quality of the membership than in its quantity. Especially do I make this statement because the clouds of war are again hanging over us, and we might well profit by the error committed prior to, and during the past war, when many gained admission to our portals who were not worthy, and only sought membership for their selfish aims, failing to realize cr grasp the true purpose of our institution. Yes, there has been much competition, so to speak, with Free- masonry. Our thoughts spontaneously turn to the radio, the automobile, the theatre and the like, and we consider that such things have attracted and occupied the attention of our members in place of that which Freemasonry has to offer. This is true, to some extent, but in my judgment the chief and regretful reason is that the world has drifted too far away from God, and from the religious, cultural, educational and ethical things of life. The pendu- lum of time has described such arcs in the past, but lest we forget, it must always swing back, and when it does, I pray it will mark OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 31

the elevation of the four great bulwarks of our civilization—the Church, the Home, the School, and the Institution of Freemasonry —to the high pinnacles where they rightfully belong by Divine Injunction. Nothwithstanding all the achievements of science and the invention and construction of all sorts of mechanical contrap- tions and undreamed-of engineering accomplishments, man is still the most important thing on earth; all else he may do is but temporary and transitory, unless he save his soul and devote himself to building within him a Temple of Character, a Fortress of Man- hood and a Stronghold for Justice. To these ends may the power and influence of Freemasonry ever increase.

MY ELECTION AND INSTALLATION No man, save he be one who has had the experience, can fully appreciate what it means to be elected and installed as a Grand Master. I assure you, my brethren, that I assumed the office con- scious of my own weakness, and aware that I might fail in much that was expected of me. Yet, I may truly add that I have, in my humble way, devoted myself to the task to the best of my ability, with sincerity and devotion to Freemasonry. Now that the year has passed, and you are about to review my record, I beg of you not to judge me too severely by the bare results, but to be charitable, making allowance for my frailties, and consider that I have given the Craft my best efforts and endeavors. It was with considerable temerity that I permitted my name to be offered for election as Grand Junior. Warden, and I informed those who proposed it, that I did not regard my preparation as complete, nor did I deem myself qualified or capable of fulfilling the trust—especially because once occupying that station, I might be called to ascend to higher duties. Upon their insistence, I acquiesced, prompted by an earnest desire to render service, in whatever field I was assigned, and by your good graces, I was chosen .Grand Junior Warden four years ago. The following years I was elevated to higher stations, and when that glorious moment was to arrive, and I was to be designated as your Grand Master, fate intervened, and my absence at that particular time was forced by the unexpected death of my wife's father, Bro. Daniel Holderith, a member of Mount Moriah Lodge No. 59, a few minutes before the session convened. Thus I became one of 32 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GUAND LODGE the few, elected Grand Master, who were not present at the time, and I was denied the opportunity of properly expressing my sentiments to you for having conferred such an exalted honor on me, and committing so sacred a trust to my keeping. I did attend the sessions a short while the following day to present myself for installation, but it was with mingled emotions that I endeavored to carry on. The experience, therefore, was quite different than I had anticipated, and although I was keenly disappointed, I, nevertheless, profited by one of the most important and instructive lessons taught by Freemasonry—preparedness for the disappointments to which we are all subjected throughout life. Because of these circumstances, may I now say to you, that T shall ever regard my selection as your Grand Master to be one of the most outstanding and memorable occasions of my life, and may I, with true humility, convey to you my deep appreciation and heartfelt gratitude for the honor conferred on me and the confidence reposed in me. Belated though these expressions be, they are none-the-less sincere and spring from my heart. My election meant more to me than you will ever know, or that I can tell you, for many reasons. There is one reason particularly that I would mention. It was my good fortune to come in contact with many members of the fraternity since my boyhood, some of whom graced the Grand Bast. I found them to be men of sterling character, upright Masons and worthy of imitation and emulation. There grew in me a desire to be as they, and to give of myself to the fraternity as they had. I was motivated by them in my Ma- sonic endeavors, but there was in the life of one who never filled the office of Grand Master, my greatest inspiration and most potent influence. I refer to my father, and with him as my model and my ideal, I grew to love the fraternity he loved, and I aspired to labor in its quarries as he had. If I was duly and truly prepared for admission into Freemasonry, or qualified in the slightest degree for this or any other office I held, the primary reason is because his blood flows in my veins, and further because all that I learned from him, or that was imparted to me by the words of counsel and advice of my mother, was in perfect harmony with the principles and tenets of my profession as a Master Mason. I trust you will pardon this family reference, but realizing as I do my debt to my OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 33 parents for the preparation I received in the ever present Masonic atmosphere of the home in which I was reared, I can not refrain from making this acknowledgment as part of my report that it may be permanently recorded in the files of the Grand Lodge. My pride was theirs; my glory, theirs reflected through me.

A TRESTLE BOARD FOR THE YEAR'S WORK Being unable to personally convey to the Craft my thoughts and plans for the year, and to draw the designs by which they might labor, I chose the medium of an official and personal letter to each of the Worshipful Masters of the Constituent Lodges to carry my message to them. I stressed the importance of our respective offices, the necessity for well planned and arranged meetings, both from the standpoint of Degree Work and other programs available through the Service Committee. I urged that they not fail in their duties to the sick, the widow and orphan, and to be proficient m the rendition of the funeral ceremony, so that it be impressive and comforting to the loved ones of our departed Breth- ren and the public at large. Attention was called to the absentees, and those Brethren who might be reaffiliated or reinstated. They were admonished to use the Lodge System of Masonic Education, and other pertinent comments were made. I requested each Master to render a written account of his stewardship to his Lodge at the end of the year, and to furnish me with a copy of it. I also asked that the letter be acknowledged, and invited further expression of interest, or benefit, to the Craft. I regret to state that although this letter was addressed to each Worshipful Master, I received less than twenty-five responses and to date, I was furnished with but five copies of the reports I felt should be prepared. I hope my letter in its entirety was not overlooked to the same extent, and mention this to indicate that in all instances the proper attention is not being paid to official communications of the Grand Master, with the end in view, that you will profit by this experience and more fully cooperate with my successors. Copies of this letter were also forwarded to the District Deputy Grand Masters, and in addition, I endeavored to outline to them my conception of the type and value of the services they could render in their offices. 34 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

THE OFFICIAL FAMILY No Grand Master comes to the end of his administration without a profound sense of indebtedness to the members of his Official Family, for their assistance, advice and ever readiness to cooperate. I am sincerely grateful, and deeply appreciate all that each of the Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, Grand Lecturers, and District Deputy Grand Masters have done voluntarily, and at my request, to contribute to whatever measure of success there was during the past year. I cannot praise them too highly for their services which were the labors of loyal, efficient and zealous brethren devoted to the cause of Freemasonry in general, and especially to the welfare of this Grand Lodge. I shall ever cherish my association with each of them and hope that I have created in their hearts and minds the same fine impres- sion that they have indelibly inscribed on mine. The Grand Secretary, and the personnel of his office, Brothers F. D. Blue and Carl Scherer were generous with their cooperation and assistance without which it would have been most difficult to function. I shall ever be indebted to Brother Henry W. Robinson for the gratuitous services he rendered as attorney for the Grand Lodge, for his advice and counsel, freely given at all times, conducted us on the proper course. The same is true of the Auditor, Bro. George A. Treadwell, P. G. M., whose experience in the Grand Lodge and professional ability made him a valuable consultant and we, at all times, profited by his advice. I commend also the various committees which each serve a specific purpose but together complete a mosaic on the year's trestle board. To these comments I would also add a brief reference to the Craft at large, the officers and members of the Constituent Lodges who are part of our great Masonic Family, and who are the daily toilers in the quarries of Freemasonry in this Jurisdiction. Your labors have not been in vain, my Brethren, because as a result, the light of Freemasonry shines brighter and the union cord binding us has been drawn tighter through my associations and contacts with you. My fondest hope for my successor is that he will enjoy the same measure of peace and harmony and brotherly love as I have. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 35

It is to be regretted that during the latter part of the year, both of the Grand Lecturers were confined to their homes with illness, and thus prevented from making some of their scheduled visitations. I know that the Craft greatly missed them, but I am thankful to the Brethren in the various sections of the State who complied with my requests and assisted in the instruction during the Grand Lecturers' absence. I express the hope that both Brethren will soon recover and be able to engage in the labors which are definitely part of their lives.

OTHER MASONIC BODIES

It has been said that all of the so called higher Degrees of Free- masonry are predicated on the first three of the Blue Lodge, and are conferred as an exposition of the doctrine and principles incul- cated by them. The Grand Lodge appreciates the efforts the other Bodies of Freemasonry are thus making, and is grateful for the fruits which their labors have produced. It continues to enjoy the most cordial and fraternal relations with these Bodies, and has found them to be cooperative and courteous. I have endeavored to reciprocate in the same spirit, and pray that the cordiality, peace and harmony prevailing between us will continue for generations to come. As striking evidence of these relationships, I would point out the consideration given our requests to reduce the rate of interest by the Grand Consistory of Louisiana and the Shreveport Consis- tory (hereinafter referred to) and the invitation again extended this year by the Grand Consistory of Louisiana to the Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge to be their guests at a dinner on Tuesday evening February 4th. I renew the thanks I extended to them in your behalf for these manifestations of their regard. While non-Masonic in nature, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Order of Eainbow for Girls, and the Order of DeMolay for Boys deserve our interest, encouragement, and assistance, and I was happy to bring to each at their annual sessions the greetings and felicitations of the Grand Lodge, and to wish them God speed in their labors. 36 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

OUR TEMPLE PROPERTY Many problems and responsibilities confronted us relative to the management and operation of our Temple property, and the payment of interest and principal in accordance witb»the terms of our bond indenture. The Board of Directors of the Grand Lodge Hall continued to prove themselves equal to the situation, and will report to you in more detail concerning the year's operations. I do wish, however, to thank them for their advice and assistance and the members of the House Committee, Brothers Laguens, McMillan and Perez, also Brother Meyers who succeeded Brother Perez, for their indefatigable efforts in handling matters as they arose between meetings of the Board. An important trust and heavy responsibility rests upon these Brethren which they have faithfully discharged. I invite your close attention and earnest consideration of the reports of the Board and the Grand Lodge Auditor, but must make brief reference to several items. We paid the interest due on our bonded indebtedness and retired $37,500.00 of our first mortgage bonds, thus leaving the total now outstanding $985,000.00. As was reported to you last year, the Grand Consistory in Few Orleans, the Shreveport Consistory and the Eoyal Arch Grand Chapter very kindly consented to suspend payment of interest due them until we completed arrangements for financing the cost of air conditioning part of the Temple. The notes in the past provided for an interest rate of 4%, which, under present conditions, we found burdensome and we appealed to these Bodies to reduce the interest rate to 3'% retroactive to 1939. It is with gratitude to the two Consistories that I advise you they further evidenced their Masonic spirit and regard for the Grand Lodge by granting our requests. We are presently awaiting action of the Grand Chapter to be taken at its sessions this month. The contracts for air conditioning the fourth to the tenth floors were completed and accepted, and to this extent, the building takes its place with those of similar type in the city. The cost of air conditioning was $85,383.29 and was paid in cash from funds accumulated over the past several years in anticipation of the work. Things entirely out of our control caused quite a large amount of space to be vacated by tenants of the building. Eealizing the OF THE STATE OP LOUISIANA 37 urgent need to rent this space, the Board authorized the execution of a contract with Latter & Blum, Inc., Eeal Estate Agents in New Orleans for the rental and management of the building. At the time of the preparation of this report, some $20,000.00 of the rentals lost have been restored. Grand Masters in the past have each referred to the indebtedness on the Temple and have extolled the Brethren for their faith- fulness and determination to maintain the honor and integrity of the Grand Lodge which, in my opinion, is the real guarantee behind the bonds. In some instances, they have suggested methods by which the debt might be liquidated, but nothing of a concrete nature was adopted. During the course of these sessions a definite plan will be submitted, which I earnestly hope will prove feasible and be carried to fruition through the wholehearted support and sacrificial service of the membership. I shall reserve the presentation of the plan to the Brethren who have had it under consideration during the past year.

MASONIC HOME FOR CHILDREN This noble and glorious institution is one method we employ of putting into practical effect and application the divine virtue taught us by Freemasonry—Charity. The Home is under the able and competent management of the Board of Directors of which, M: W: Bro. James H. Eowland is President, and M: W: Bro. Geo. A. Treadwell is Secretary-Treas- urer. Their report will inform you in detail of the year's operations and activities, but I believe I too should make a few short references. It was with a definite degree of regret that the resignation of Bro. E. A. Longman as Superintendent was accepted effective July 31? 1940, because of his ill health. He had served in that capacity fourteen years, and left with the praise and commendation of the Fraternity for his ability, efficiency and loyalty. He was succeeded by Brother George B. Summers, who comes to us with years of experience in Home management from the Masonic Orphanage at Oxford, 1ST. C. While we regret Brother Longman was forced to sever his connection with the Home, we welcome Brother Summers, believing he will prove a worthy successor. 38 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Feeling the need of a wider and more complete knowledge of the Home on the part of the membership, I set September 22nd, as State-wide Homecoming Day, and entrusted to Brother George A. Nami, Jr. the chairmanship of the pilgrimage which was made to the Home from all sections of the State. He performed in his usual enthusiastic and capable manner, and assisted by his Regional Vice-Chairmen, made the day a memorable one. I appealed to the Lodges to request their brethren to make contributions to a fund to rehabiliate the interior of the Home and I am happy to report to you and gratefully acknowledge a total of $1,704.65 which is now being expended to beautify the Home of the children entrusted to our keeping, as we individually do our own homes. As these contributions were received during the latter part of the year, I did not make the usual request for Christmas donations, but, never-the-less, many were voluntarily sent in and were appreciated. I regret that an important business trip prevented me from attending the Homecoming of the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star on October 27th and R: W: Bro. B. Y. Wolf, G. J. W., represented me. He reported a splendid meeting and evidence of the continued love and interest in the children on the part of the members of the Eastern Star, whose motherly instincts naturally find a fuller expression through the noble principles imparted by the teachings of their Order. I wish to make grateful acknowledgment of a $1,000.00 Grand Lodge Bond donated to the Home by Mrs. Carter Earhart as a memorial to her husband and our late Brother Carter Earhart. Brother Earhart held the Home close to his heart, and the memorial is a fitting and appropriate one to him as a man and Mason.

MASONIC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, Inc. This Foundation is continuing its good work in fostering the education of our youth and we have been fortunate in receiving from Mrs. Ida M. Looney a substantial donation, which has been designated as the "John T. Monroe Fund" and is to be used for the educational assistance of worthy graduates of our Masonic Home Children. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 39

More details of this gift will be included in the report of the Foundation. We are deeply grateful to Mrs. Looney and I hope her noble deed will be an inspiration to others, financially able, to do the same.

LOUISIANA RELIEF LODGE No. 1 A detailed report of this Lodge will be rendered by the W. M., Bro. Louis T. Walsdorf, but I must comment on the laudable work it is doing under his able leadership. The Lodge is devoted to carrying out one of the sublime purposes of Freemasonry by ex- tending charity to distressed Brethren no matter from whence they come, and also paying the last sad honors to those of other Lodges and Jurisdictions who pass away while in our midst. The Officers and Brethren who devote themselves to the services which the Relief Lodge extends are faithful Masons, and deserve commendation. This unique function which is peculiar to Louisiana merits more support and attention on the part of the officers and members of the Constituent Lodges in New Orleans, which I trust it will receive in the future.

THE CERTIFICATE ASSOCIATIONS The various Certificate Associations in the different sections of the State functioned splendidly last year, as they have in the past. Through the painstaking efforts of their members, the Esoteric work has been taught newly elected Lodge Officers and other Brethren desirous of becoming proficient, thus producing a more impressive and accurate rendition of the Ritual. The services rendered by these Associations are a valuable ad- junct to the work of the Grand Lecturers, and the Brethren responsible for the good results deserve praise which I freely give. It would, however, be my recommendation that the program of the Associations be enlarged to include, from time to time, a study of the Code and the Grand Lodge Regulations, some points concerning the duties of Officers, and consideration of planned programs for Lodge activity other than Degree work. By thus increasing the scope of their labors, greater good will be accomplished and the influence of the Associations can be made more effective. (APPROVED. See Pages 177, 178) 40 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

MASONIC EMPLOYMENT BUREAU With the funds available for its operation, the Bureau has done a fine work assisting those Brethren who seek employment, as will be reflected by a report to be rendered by its President, Bro. David Jamieson. I strongly urge those Brethren who may have need for employees in. the course of their business to contact the Bureau, and give them the opportunity of sending a Brother member of the Fraternity to make application for the position. Thus will be demonstrated a recognition of Fraternity, taught by our Institu- tion, which would make of us helpers of one another.

RELIEF The Relief Fund made available to the Grand Master was dispensed to aid and assist those in need and this evidence of one of the Divine Virtues taught us by Freemasonry was gratefully received in each instance. Special assistance was also given to Amite City Lodge No. 175 in their efforts to extend relief to Brethren of their section following the hurricane in early April, and also through Bro. J. 0. Hedt, D. D. G. M. to the Brethren of Southwest Louisiana to aid them in their unfortunate circumstances incident to the flood in August. Our Brethren in the vicinity of Delacroix Island below St. Bernard were contacted and our assistance offered when that area was also under water. In response to an appeal which was made to me officially, I addressed the Brethren of the New Orleans Lodges and requested that they contribute to the Emergency Relief Fund of the American Red Cross, either through the Grand Secretary's office or direct to the Red Cross Chapter. The contributions thus made were acknowledged with appreciation.

OFFICIAL VISITATIONS The diary in which I kept a detailed record of my visitations shall ever be to me a treasure chest of the fondest and most pleasant of memories. It is my intention to preserve the book, for I know in the future it will be a source of joy to review it, and recall the incidents recorded and the associations I had with groups of men in the various sections of the State, whom I regard as its finest r

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citizens. I shall not crowd this report with the minute details the book contains, but their absence herein is no evidence of my lack of appreciation for them. Instead, I shall speak in general terms for the sake of space, making specific reference to but one meeting, the reception tendered me on my first official visitation by my own Lodge, Paul M. Schneidau 391. I have a keen appreciation of the fact that the Brethren of my Lodge found me to be worthy of admittance to its sacred precincts some sixteen years ago, there to behold for the first time in my life, the effulgent light of Freemasonry. I am aware of my indebtedness to it, as I am sure every Mason is as respects his own Lodge. When I was further honored by being elected its Worshipful Master in 1930 I felt that I had reached the top of the ladder of fame in my Masonic career. But now, I was to return to my Masonic Home and be received and welcomed as the Grand Master, and I can truly say that no one who has had such an experience, was greeted with more warmth and sincerity than I. The Brethren were generous with their congratulations and praise, and as a further expression of their esteem, I was presented with a gold membership card. I carry it with me every day of the year, and hope to do so the rest of my life, as a token of love and affection, which I reciprocate to each one of them. I was accompanied at the time by B: W: Benj. Y. Wolf, G. J. W., E: W: D. Peter Laguens, Jr., G. S., E: W: Horace E. Perez, Sr,, G. T., E: W: Theo. F. Mathes, G. S. D., E: W: Arthur Heric, G. P., E: W: Henry B. Meyers, I). D. G. M., E: W: Louis G. Bravo; I). D. G. M. and E: W: Henry J. Nlemann, G. M., he being a Past Master of the Lodge and one of my dearest friends—the result of an association which began when we sat together in the ante room •of the Lodge awaiting reception for the first degree, as we subsequently did for each of the degrees through the 32nd of the Scot- tish Eite. The occasion was a memorable one for me, and I shall entertain naught but the fondest recollections of it. In every other instance, I was received in my official capacity with that dignity and respect due the exalted station I held, and at all times the Brethren were generous with their courtesies and hospitality, and solicitous of my convenience and pleasure. I am 42 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE truly grateful for these considerations and trust the Brethren found their guest to be pleasant and fraternal, as he found his hosts. On these occasions one or more of the Grand Lodge Officers accompanied me, and in many instances all of the elected Officers were present. With but few exceptions, each of the Past Grand Masters honored me by their attendance and it was rare that at least one of them was not received with me as part of my official family. The District Deputy Grand Masters and other appointive Officers were always in attendance at meetings held in their districts, many travelling considerable distances to do so. The meetings were well attended, save in the few instances when very inclement weather interfered, but all were permeated with the Spirit of Freemasonry, warm fraternal feeling and wholesome fellowship. I should feel remiss if I did not mention how much I enjoyed the refreshments prepared to delight the palate. Frequently there was evidence of the feminine touch and a word of appreciation is also due to the wives of the Brethren and the members of the Order of the Eastern Star who were responsible for the preparations. On each occasion I brought the greetings of the Grand Lodge and addressed the assembled Brethren concerning Freemasonry and matters that I considered pertinent and timely, and I trust my remarks were of interest and informative. Likewise each Grand Lodge Officer expressed himself appropriate to the occasion and for the good of the order, as did the Officers of the various Lodges and the Brethren present. There follows a schedule of the meetings at which I was officially received, but does not include attendance at the regular meetings of my Lodge or other Bodies of Masonry at which I was present as an individual member: 1940 Feb. 16—Paul M. Schneidau 391—Reception on my first Official visitation. March 4—Oliver 84—90th Anniversary. March 17—Welsh 232—50th Anniversary. March 31—Gibsland 304—Meeting 2nd Masonic District. April 1—Dante 174:—Entered Apprentice Degree. April 9—Covington 188—Special meeting relative to refinancing their Temple. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 43

April 15—Jacques De Molay 389—19th Anniversary. April 17—David R. Graham 413—Quiz Program. April 18—Louisiana 102—Master Mason's Degree (Amplified Form). April 22—Perfect Union 1—147th Anniversary—Presentation 25-50 year Certificates. April 26—Trowel 386—20th Anniversary. April 28—10th Masonic District—Installation D. D. G. M. and presentation of Drama "The Widow's Son." May 7—Corinthian 190—Master Mason's Degree. May 21—Mount Moriah 59—Presentation 25-50 year Certifi- cates. May 26—Louisiana 102—Annual Picnic, Covington. June 2—11th Masonic District—Picnic, St. Martinville. June 6—Btoile Polaire 1—Master Mason's Degree. June 10—Perfect Union 1—Presentation of certificate as Grand Representative of New York to Bro. Thomas Green. June 20—William D. White 408—Presentation of certificate as Grand Representative of Maryland to M: W: Bro. Archie T. Hig- gins, P. G. M. June 26—Linn Wood 167—Master Mason's Degree. June 30—Ferriday 390—Master Mason's Degree by Dante 174. July 9—Friends of Harmony 58, Hermitage 98, Quitman 76, Albert Pike 376—-Joint Meeting—Speaking program. July 12—Osiris 300—Presentation 25-50 year Certificates, De Molay Initiatory Degree by Concorde Chapter Order of De Molay. July 14—Caddo 179, Shreveport 115, Joppa 362, W. H. Booth 380, Queensborough 418, Cedar Grove 403—Joint Meeting—Re- dedication and Reobligation ceremonies and patriotic program broadcast over radio. July 17—Jefferson 191—Master Mason's Degree. July 24—Kosmos 171—Fellow Craft Degree and presentation of Certificate as Grand Representative of Cosmos, Chihuahua, Mex. to Bro. E. Lee Mowe. July 25 — Galileo-Mazzini 368 — Entered Apprentice Degree (first time in English). Aug. 27—Grand Lodge—Funeral of R: W: Bro. Horace R. Perez, Sr. 44 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Aug. 28—Bunkie 326—Funeral of Bro. W. D. Haas, Sr. Sept. 1—Jonesboro 280—Presentation Teche Valley Service Medal to Bro. Sylinger H. Wyatt, Louisiana's Senior Mason. Sept. 11—Ocean 144—Master Mason's Degree Sept. 22—Masonic Home for Children—Homecoming Day. Sept. 29—Joppa 362—Master Mason's Degree—Three sons of M: W: Bro. Hollace H. Bain, P. G. M. Oct. 6—Grand Lodge—Dedication of Lodge Hall of Eayne 313. Oct. 7—18th Masonic District—Tribute to oldest living Past Masters of Lodges in District. DeMolay Initiatory Degree by Con- corde Chapter, Order of DeMolay. Nov. 3 — Grand Lodge — Laying of Corner Stone, Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Nov. 3 — Grand Lodge — Laying of Corner Stone, Istrouma Lodge Hall. Nov. 3—12th Masonic District—Discussion of the Rites of Masonry. Nov. 5—Corinthian 190—Master Mason's Degree on E: W: Bro. Laguens' son, and presentation 25 year Certificates. Nov. 9—Chas. P. Buck 260—Master Mason's Degree. Nov. 10—4th Masonic District—Exemplification of Entered Apprentice and Master Mason's Degrees (Scottish Eite). Nov. 11—7th Masonic District—Addresses on Masonic Sub- jects. Nov. 12—Covington 188—Master Mason's Degree (Scottish Eite). - Nov. 14—15th Masonic District—Eededication and Reobliga- tion Ceremony. Nov. 29—Paul M. Schneidau 391—Past Masters' Night and Master Mason's Degree. Dec. 1—10th Masonic District—Presentation 25 year Certifi- cates. Dec. 5—Bunkie 326—Officiated at Installation of Officers. Dec. 12—Perserverance 4—Officiated at Installation of Offi- cers (first time in English). Dec. 13—Paul M. Schneidau 391—Officiated at Installation of Officers. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 45

Dec. 17—Covington 188—Dinner meeting with wives and members of the Eastern Star. Dec. 19—Louisiana 102—Installation of Officers and Annual Banquet. Dec. 20—Union 172—Officiated at Installation of Officers. Dec. 22—Louisiana Eelief Lodge 1—Annual Meeting—Elec- tion and Installation of Officers. Dec. 22—Germania 46—Officiated at Installation of Officers. Dec. 23—Cervantes 5—Officiated at Installation of Officers.

1941 Jan. 5—6th District Meeting—M. M. Degree (Auspices Silent Brotherhood 146). Jan. 7—George Washington 65—M. M. Degree. Jan. 15—Jefferson 191—Received as Honorary Member. Jan. 19—14th District Meeting—M. M. Degree (Scottish Rite) auspices Covington 188. In addition I was present at the following meetings of allied Bodies and other organizations at which I was recognized as the Grand Master:

1940 Feb. 20-26—Washington, D. C.—Grand Masters' Conference. March 13—Shreveport, La., Annual Communication, Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. March 20—New Orleans, La., Reception of Grand Master of Panama, M: W: Bro. D. C. Robles. April 13—Jackson, Miss., Joint Meeting Pearl and Capitol Lodges—Exemplification of Entered Apprentice Degree (Scottish Rite). June 1.2-14—New Orleans, La., Grand Assembly, Order of Rainbow for Girls. Aug. 2—Lake Charles, La., Annual Conclave, State Association of DeMolay. Oct. 30—New Orleans La., Dedication Y. M. & Y. W. H. A. Building to present American Flag. 46 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Dec. 1—De Bidder, La., Addressed First Methodist Church. Dec. 2-4—Waco, Tex., 105th Annual Communication Grand Lodge of Texas. 1941 Jan. 7—New Orleans, La., Albert Pike Lodge of Perfection No. 1—Address "Ships." Jan. 23—New Orleans, La., Manetho Shrine No. 1, W. S. J., Twenty-first Anniversary. When I was able to do so, I attended the regular meetings of the Grand Consistory of La., A. A. S. E. M. and Jerusalem Temple, A. A. 0. N". M. S., at which I made brief remarks and extended the greetings of the Grand Lodge. I was also present by invitation at the Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday Services of Pelican Chapter Eose Croix No. 11, and the Christmas Services held jointly by the New Orleans Commanderies, Knights Templar to respond to the toast to the Grand Lodge.

INVITATIONS DECLINED Begretfully, I was compelled to decline many invitations to attend meetings and other functions throughout the State, due mainly to conflict in the dates on which other meetings were to be held and to which I had previously been invited and accepted. My absence from the State on three occasions during the year was also a contributing factor, and frequently I found it necessary to remain in New Orleans because of matters in connection with the management and rental of the Temple property. I am sincerely sorry this was so, because I know the loss was mine in not being able to attend the meetings in question. I did however request one or more of the Grand Lodge Officers and the District Deputy Grand Masters to represent me in these instances, and they cheerfully consented, for which I am grateful. I shall not mention all of the invitations I was forced to decline, but I must make reference to a few. February 17th, Union 172 called a special meeting in the Scot- tish Eite Cathedral by authority of the first dispensation I issued, to celebrate her 75th Anniversary. I had eagerly looked forward OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 47 to the meeting because of the many sentiments involved. Union Lodge is the Mother Lodge of my own, Paul M. Schneidau 391. This was to be the second official visitation of my administration, the first having been made the night before to my Lodge. My father is the Senior Past Master of the Lodge and he was to serve as Acting Worshipful Master to officially receive me, and surrender to me the gavel of authority to preside momentarily over the Lodge we both love so much. Here again, fate intervened, and we were prevented from attending because at that particular time, he lay seriously ill, and I remained at his bedside in prayerful mood. I am thankful that the Great Physician restored his health, and although we both drank of the bitter cup of disappointment by not attending the meeting, I hope the Brethren appreciate that we were there in spirit to rejoice with them on such a glorious occasion. Bro. Wolf, G. J. W., represented me and reported a splendid meeting. On April 24th, Bro. Jordan, G. S. W., represented me at a Special District Meeting held in Texarkana, Texas, to which the Grand Masters of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma had been invited with their official families. I had accepted the invitation when extended a month or so before, but an important conference seriously concerning one of our largest tenants was requested by them on the same date, and necessitated my presence. Bro. Jordan reported there were approximately 1200 Brethren present at the meeting, and I regret I was denied being one of them. On October 8th, the Grand Lodge of Illinois celebrated her Centennial. Bro. Laguens and I were invited, but a schedule of visitations arranged prior, including the dedication of a Lodge Hall, made it impossible for us to accept. Suitable expressions of our congratulations and felicitations were forwarded, and acknowledged with appreciation. I shall not mention any more, but I do wish the Brethren to know that I made an earnest effort to accept all of the invitations and hope they fully appreciate that it was impossible for me to do so in those instances when I declined. 48 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS Bach year the Grand Masters of the United States assemble in the city of Washington, D. C. to engage in Conference concerning matters of interest and benefit to the Craft. The meetings are non- legislative and no action is taken binding the Grand Lodges, nor is any attempt made to encroach upon their sovereignty over their respective jurisdictions. The Conference is solely, but effectually, a source of enlightenment and inspiration to those who attend by the medium of prepared papers relating to topics vitally concerning the Fraternity as a whole, not to mention the good which comes through the association of the leaders of Freemasonry and the fine fraternal relationships engendered. It was my pleasure to attend the 1940 Conference which was held on February 23rd and 24th, in company with our Grand Secretary. Forty-five of the forty-nine Grand Jurisdictions were represented, as well as one of the Canadian Grand Lodges. Eight timely and pertinent addresses were delivered, one of which, I am privileged to say, was made by me on the subject "Youth and Or- ganizations of Youth," having especial reference to the Order of DeMolay. I profited materially by my presence, and as the Conference is usually held each year in February shortly after our Grand Lodge sessions, I feel that my successors can well look forward to their attendance as one of the early pleasant and compensating experiences of their terms of office. It would be advantageous if the Deputy Grand Master could attend, and I hope sufficient funds will soon be available so as to make this possible. Bro. Laguens and I were also present at the meeting of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association at Alexandria, Va. on February 22nd. This was the thirtieth annual convention of the Association and reports were made of the additional construction work and other progress accomplished during the year. Over $61,000 was contributed by various Grand Lodges and other Masonic Bodies. While Louisiana made no contribution, we have heretofore subscribed $34,000 or 109% of our quota based on $1.00 per capita, and 64% of its quota based on $1.70 per capita, the latter being the amount subsequently determined by the Asso- OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 49 ciation as necessary for the completion of the Memorial. We have done our share based on the original contemplations, and while T personally am in perfect accord and sympathy with the movement, matters more directly affecting us, have prevented all that we would like to have done to assist in carrying out the program. I availed myself of the invitation of Bro. Laguens to attend the Grand Secretaries' Conference held the evening of the 22nd. Here too, several splendid papers were read relating to matters of interest and practical benefit to the Craft. Bro. Laguens presented a paper on "Should any portion of a year's dues paid in advance be refund- ed when a brother takes a demit?" which received much favorable comment. Although our Grand Lodge is not a member of the Masonic Service Association we were fraternally invited to attend their sessions in the afternoon of the 22nd. The program was interesting and informative, especially the eloquent address of M: W: Bro. Hubert M. Poteat, P. G. M. of North Carolina who chose as his subject "In whom do you put your trust?". I shall entertain naught but the fondest memories of these meetings and am grateful for the friendships I made and the fellowship I enjoyed.

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF UNITED STATES This Association, in my opinion, is doing a fine work, and as its name implies, is rendering a most important service to the Craft throughout the country. Although many of my immediate predecessors familiar with the programs of the Association and the beneficial results to be obtained through membership have recommended that we rejoin, it is to be regretted that our financial condition did not permit. I wish not only to reiterate the recommendation, but to urge that we do so, believing that the necessary funds will be available this year through the saving which will be affected by confining the sessions of this annual Grand Communication to two days. I hope that the Com- mittee on Audit and Accounts will see fit to approve of this recommendation because I believe that no better investment could be 50 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE made. Surely this is the time of times when the Grand Lodges of the United States, while each independent of the other, should stand together on a common foundation, with mutual objectives, as do the States of the Union. The Association works toward this end, and the benefits to be derived, though perhaps not intrinsic in nature, will far exceed the nominal cost of qualifying ourselves to receive them. (ACTION deferred until the 1942 Grand Communication. See Page 173) CORNER STONES AND DEDICATIONS The Hall of Eayne Lodge No. 313 was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies on October 6th, 1940. At the request of the Pastor of the St. Joseph Baptist Church, St. Joseph, Louisiana, in which the Brethren of Tensas Lodge 309 joined, I laid the corner stone of their Church building in due and ample form on November 3rd, 1940 at 10:00 A. M. On the same day at 2:00 P. M., I laid the corner stone of the Hall of Istrouma Lodge No. 414, F. & A. M. at Istrouma, Louisiana in due and ample form. In each instance the Grand Lodge was called in Emergent Communication, details of which were recorded by the Grand Sec- retary and reported to you in the minutes read at the opening of this session. TECHB VALLEY SERVICE MEDAL At our last Communication the Teche Valley Service Medal was accepted from W: Bro. Julius O. Hedt, D. D. G. M., to be presented to the oldest living member of the Fraternity in Louisi- ana and to be retained by him until his death, when it is to be passed on to the then oldest living member. It was my pleasure to make the presentation on behalf of the Grand Lodge and W: Bro. Hedt to Bro. Sylinger H. Wyatt, on September 1st, 1940 at Jonesboro, La. Bro. Wyatt is a member of Jonesboro 280 and was raised July 20th, 1872. He is 97 years old and has been a Master Mason for over 68 years. He was in wonderful physical condition for his age and was an inspiration to me as I am certain he was to all who attended the meeting. He stands as a symbol of loyalty, devotion and serviee to Freemasonry, and is loved and revered by those who know him—both Mason and profane alike. His admoni- OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 51 tion to us at the time, "Let the Light shine, Brethren," I repeat to you as a fitting watchword throughout every hour of your lives. May the Great Architect ever have him in His Holy Keeping.

TWENTY-FIVE AND FIFTY YEAR CERTIFICATES The practice of presenting silver certificates to Brethren who have been members of the Craft for over twenty-five years, and gold certificates to those whose membership is over fifty years, has been continued with appreciation on the part of the recipients and as a fitting tribute to them. Likewise, I have found M. W. Bro. W. D. Haas, Jr., P. G. M., in attendance at numerous meetings to present Fifty Year Gold Buttons, a custom he inaugurated in our Grand Lodge. Bach presentation was impressive and had a wholesome effect. I kept no record of those who received silver certificates, but I do wish to mention the following Brethren who were awarded the Gold Certificates: Feb. 10, 1940, Victor Werner, Hiram No. 70. April 6, 1940, William Hural Cotner, Pioneer No. 340. April 24, 1940, Augustus M. Mayo, Lake Charles No. 165. April 30, 1940, Alexander O. Smith, Mt. Moriah No. 59. Oct. 28, 1940, Henry Cohn, Jr., Blazing Star No. 212. Nov. 8, 1940, William Sawyer Edwards, Assumption No. 307. Nov. 10, 1940, Thomas Henry Eoberts, West Monroe No. 419. Nov. 19,^1940, Sylvester J. Moore, Solomon No. 221. Dec. 9, 1940, Thomas E. Bassett, Pine No. 264. Dec. 13, 1940, Miguel Tacon Hughes, Livonia No. 220. Jan. 20, 1941, James R. Schilling, Sun No. 336. May these Certificates not only be a recognition due these faithful Brethren but may they serve as an emulation to us to follow their loyalty, devotion and service to the cause of Freemasonry.

FATHER AND SON NIGHT I was impressed on many occasions during my visitations to find Lodges observing "Father and Son Night" when the sons of Master Masons were raised to the sublime degree by their fathers, and in one instance—that of Perfect Union Lodge No. 1—on November 25, 1940 a father and his son, Brothers Antonio and 52 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Hector Ealph Scalzo were both raised as a courtesy to Louisville Lodge 4CO of Louisville, Kentucky. Since .my desire to become a Mason was accentuated by the influence of my own father, this enabled me to more fully appreciate the value of these experiences. I believe the Fraternity at large will agree that it is a fine thing to see the sons of our Brethren following in their fathers' footsteps, seeking the light of Masonry which beautified their fathers' lives. I would refer to two such instances—that of September 29th, when Mosc Worshipful Brother HoUace Bain had the blessed privilege of raising his three sons—Ferdinand McCartney Bain, William Lamar Bain, and Leon James Bain, assisted by his fourth son Hoi lace H. Bain, Jr. and on November 5th when R: W: Bro. D. Peter Laguens, Jr. conferred the Degree on his son, Delwin Peter Laguens. These were memorable occasions fraught with beauty and real sentiment, and I hope many of the Brethren in the future will have similar experiences, among whom is myself.

LOUISIANA MONITOR I am informed by the publishers of our Monitor that the supply on hand is virtually exhausted and additional copies are soon to be printed. It has been some years since the Monitor was adopted, and as the present edition is subject to correction and change in several respects, I recommend to the incoming Grand Master thai: he instruct the Committee on Work to carefully check the Monitor and effect such changes as are advisable or proper to conform with our present work and regulations. (APPROVED. See Page 163)

BIBLE PRESENTATION It has been my practice on numerous occasions during the year to present to newly raised Brethren the Holy Bibles upon which they assumed the obligation of a Master Mason. The reaction to this ceremony was very favorable, and as I was requested in several sections of the State to supply Brethren with copies of the Presen- tation talk, I suggested to the Service Committee that they call the practice to the attention of the Lodges, and furnish each with a mimeograph copy of the talk. OF THE STATE OP LOUISIANA 53

I have no recommendation to make in this connection, but I believe if the Lodges would adopt the practice of making the presentations they would be very gratified at the reaction, as I have been since; I was the Worshipful Master of my Lodge at which time I instituted the custom. (APT'lfOYEr. rtee Page l?o)

SCOTTISH RITE DEGREE TEAM Shortly after I became a Grand Lodge Officer, I was requested to arrange for the exemplification of one of the Degrees according to the Scottish Eite Ritual. This initial request was followed by many others, emanating both from within the Grand Jurisdiction of Louisiana, and from neighboring States. As a result, there came into being what has been called the Scottish Eite Degree Team, which has proven to be a band of spirit- ed Masonic students and workers eager to assist in spreading Ma- sonic light. It has been my honor to serve as the Worshipful Master of the Team, which is composed of the following: Louis Levy (P. M. Albert Pike 376) S. W. E. Lee Mowe (P. M. Kosmos 171) J. W. Henry Waszkowski (Secty. Union 172) Secty. E. A. Cunny (P. M. Union 172) Orator Joseph G. Iiartmann (P. M. Paul M. Sclmeidau 391) M. E. E. Gordon Smith (P. M. Paul M. Schneidau 391) M. C. Henry J. Niemann (Grand Marshal) S. D. Abraham Solomon (P. M. Cervantes 5) J. D. Edward PLxberg (P. M. Union 172) I. G. Arthur L. Heric (Grand Pursuivant) Steward Philip Nungesser (M. E. Paul M. Schneidau 391) Steward Sig. B. Christensen (S. D. Paul M. Schneidau 391) Steward Prank Kruse (P. M. Kosmos 171) Steward We received invitations and made visits on several occasions to Lodges in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, and the associations on these trips have drawn us very close together, and have been memorable experiences of my Masonic Career. (APPROVED. See Page 163) 54 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

ADDRESSES Three of the addresses I made were printed and distributed by the Service Committee entitled as follows: Masonry and Youth Movements and the Order of De Molay. What Freemasonry means to me. Freemasonry and America's Isms. The latter address was delivered in Shreveport on July 14th, and broadcast over Station KWKH. I make reference to it here because it contains an official pronouncement by me of the following :

DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES (APPEOVED by Grand Lodge. See Page 165) "Freemasonry is a charitable, benevolent, educational and religious society. Its principles are proclaimed as widely as men will hear. Its only secrets are in its methods of recognition and of symbolic instruction. It is charitable in that it is not organized for profit and none of its income inures to the benefit of any individual, but all is devoted to the promotion of the welfare and happiness of mankind. It is benevolent in that it teaches and exemplifies altruism as a duty. It is educational in that it teaches by prescribed ceremonials a system of morality and brotherhood based upon the Sacred Law. It is religious in that it teaches monotheism; the volume of the •Sacred Law is open upon its altars whenever a Lodge is in session; reverence for God is ever present in its ceremonials, and to its brethren are constantly addressed lessons of morality; yet it is not sectarian or theological. It is a social organization only so far as it furnishes additional inducement that men may foregather in numbers, thereby providing more material for its primary work of education, of worship, and of charity. Through the improvement and strengthening of the character •of the individual man, Freemasonry seeks to improve the community. Thus it impresses upon its members the principles of personal righteousness and personal responsibility, enlightens them OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 55 as to those things which make for human welfare, and inspires them with that feeling of charity, or good will toward all mankind which will move them to translate principle and conviction into action. To that end it teaches and stands for the worship of God; truth and justice; fraternity and philanthropy; enlightenment and orderly liberty, civil, religious and intellectual. It charges each of its members to be true and loyal to the government of the country to which he owes allegiance and to be obedient to the law of any state in which he may be. It believes that the attainment of these objectives is best accomplished by laying a broad basis of principle upon which men of every race, country, sect and opinion may unite rather than by setting up a restricted platform upon which only those of certain races, creeds and opinions can assemble. Believing these things, this Grand Lodge affirms its continued adherence to that ancient and approved rule of Freemasonry which forbids the discussion in Masonic meetings of creeds, politics, or other topics likely to excite personal animosities. It further affirms its conviction that it is not only contrary to the fundamental principles of Freemasonry, but dangerous to its unity, strength, usefulness and welfare, for Masonic bodies to take action or attempt to exercise pressure or influence for or against any legislation, or in any way to attempt to procure the election or appointment of governmental officials, or to influence them, whether or not members of the fraternity, in the performance of their official duties. The true Freemason will act in civil life according to his individual judgment and the dictates of his conscience."

I look upon my action as one which should be the subject of your approval or disapproval at this Grand Lodge Communication, and therefore, copies of the address were sent to the Constituent Lodges for their prior consideration. I regard the Declaration as timely and of considerable meaning at the present, and feel that Louisiana should join the Grand Lodges in all parts of the Nation in this great common expression restating the high aims and great purposes of our Fraternity. 56 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

FUNERALS I performed the last sad rites of our Order on August 27th at the funeral of E: W: Bro. Horace B. Perez, Sr. and on August 28th .at the funeral of Bro. W. D. Haas, Sr., father of M: W: Bro. W. D. Haas, Jr., P. G. M., who was thus deprived of the joy, which was to be his within a few months, of presenting to his father and brother—the one Mason who was dearer to him than all others— the Fifty Year Service Button in accordance with the custom he instituted in the Grand Lodge. I did not learn of B: W: Bro. Eudolph Latzko's death in time to attend his funeral and I requested M: W: Bro. James H. Bow- land, P. G. M. to represent me which he very kindly did.

APPOINTMENTS (APPEOVEI). See Page 165) Following the death of E: W: Bro. Perez, Grand Treasurer, I appointed W : Bro. U. W. McMillan to succeed him in that capacity, and also as a member of the Masonic Educational Foundation. W: Bro. Fred I. Meyers, Past Master of Albert Pike 376 was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board of Directors of the Grand Lodge Hall. M: W: Bro. Edwin F. Gayle, P. G. M., accepted my appointment to fill the unexpired term of B: W: Bro. Budolph Latzko, as Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence. ' RULINGS (ALL RULINGS API'EOYED. See Pages 164 and 165)

RULING No. 1 Feb. 19th, Jefferson 191: It is not contrary to law or other procedure, but rather it is the duty of the W. M. in the interest of justice, that he reverse a ruling made at one meeting and subsequently determined to be incorrect, said action to be taken at the next stated communication of the Lodge.

RULING No. 2 Feb. 20th, Alpha Home 72: An applicant whose left leg is amputated at the knee is not eligible for membership, even though he has an artificial leg which enables him to walk, kneel and effect other movements as well as one physically perfect. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 57

RULING No. 3 March 15th, Humble Cottage 19: A Lodge could not endorse as a body the holding of an election for a school tax. Support of, or opposition to, the tax is a right reserved to the individual Mason, and it is his duty to act in such matters according to the dictates of his own mind and conscience.

RULING No. 4 March 18th, Capitol 399: It is not necessary for each member of the Investigating Committee to be present in Lodge to sign the report, just prior to its being read in open Lodge. It is immaterial where the report was prepared and signed, the important thing being that it must be read in open Lodge.

RULING No. 5 April 13th, Cedar Grove 403: It is not illegal to confer the E. A. Degiee on a candidate at the same communication at which he was elected to receive the Degree. I do however advise against the practice of notifying applicants before they have been duly elected to present themselves for initiation. The reasons aTe obvi- ous, and many embarrassing situations would be avoided, as the election cannot be presumed.

RULING No. 6 May 7th, Queensborough 418: An applicant who had part of his left foot amputated (as per diagram sent me) is eligible, provided he is not prevented from complying with our requirements.

RULING No. 7 May 31st, Georgetown 298: In response to the inquiry "Should the Lodge return to an applicant rejected for reinstatement, the amount he paid to the Lodge at the time of his application to cover the dues he owed the Lodge, and for the non-payment of which he had been previously suspended?", I quoted as my ruling the one found on page 283 of the Code, issued in 1918 reading as follows: "Where a brother is suspended for non-payment of dues and applies for reinstatement it lies with the Lodge whether he is worthy of being reinstated. If the Lodge by its action refuses to reinstate him, the money paid by him to settle his indebtedness to the Lodge at the time of his suspension does not revert to Mm tut ielongs to the Lodge." 58 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

I recommend that the law be changed to the extent of leaving it optional with the Lodge as to whether the money paid by the applicant for reinstatement shall be retained by the Lodge or returned to the applicant. RULING No. 8 July 23rd, Ocean Lodge 144: A resident of Gretna, La. is in the jurisdiction of William D. White Lodge No. 408 of Gretna, La., and his petition cannot be received by Ocean Lodge without a waiver of jurisdiction. RULING No. 9 July 25th, Oliver 84: It is contrary to the law and our General Eegulations to confer the F. C. and M. M. Degrees on an E. A. before he is instructed and examined, the only reason for doing so, being that he travels considerably and does not remain long enough in any one place to be instructed.

RULING No. 10 August 2nd, Live Oak 346: The Lodge cannot receive a petition at the regular meeting on August 5th, of an applicant who will not be 21 years of age until August 6th; a special meeting could be called on August 6th to receive the petition, but no action on it could be taken except in the prescribed manner, nor before the expiration of four weeks; nor, therefore, could any degree be conferred on him by September 1st at which time he expects to leave to join the U. S. Navy.

RULING No. 11 August 30th, Caddo 179: An applicant who has all the other qualifications, but has lost the third and fourth fingers of his right hand, his knuckle being intact, is eligible. RULING No. 12 September 17th, Charles P. Buck 260: An applicant who has all the other qualifications, but has had the third finger of his right hand amputated, his knuckle being normal, is eligible. RULING No. 13 October 1st, Kentwood 248: The petition of one who is a native of the Island Patmos, and who has not yet taken out his second naturalization papers, may be received, since there is no Grand Lodge of record on the Island Patmos, and providing all the other requirements are met with. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 59

RULING No. 14 October 8th, Ocean 144: Applicants residing in Plaquemine Parish, on the West Bank of the Mississippi River are nearer to William D. White 408, and this Lodge therefore has jurisdiction; applicants residing on the Bast Bank of the River in the same Parish are nearer to New Orleans, and the Lodges in New Orleans and Algiers therefore have jurisdiction. The Lodge was advised they could not accept the petitions of two residents of Boothville, La., without a waiver of jurisdiction from William D. White 408. RULING No. 15 October 9th, Franklin 57: As a former edict approved by this Grand Lodge prohibits the participation by Masonic Lodges and Masons as such in a parade, I declined to grant permission to do so in this instance. RULING No. 16 November 30th, Zwolle 302: An applicant who was born and reared in Zwolle, but who has been living in Houma for more than twelve months prior to his application, is in the jurisdiction of Unity 267 of Houma, and the petition cannot be received by Zwolle 302 without a waiver of jurisdiction from Unity 267. RULING No. 17 December 7th, Quitman 76: The Lodge should not comply with the request of a member, Oscar John Dickson, to change his name to John Oscar Dickson, unless he has taken the proper legal steps to affect the change in his name. RULING No. 18 December 12, Mt. Gerizim 54: When the petition of Herbert Henry Dawkins was presented, the Lodge overlooked his statement in the application that he had been previously rejected for the Degrees by St. Andrews 256, and the petition was received, investi- gated and the E. A. Degree conferred after his election. There- upon the error was detected and the Lodge returned the fee paid to Mr. Dawkins, notifying him he had been illegally initiated. Un- der the circumstances it was necessary to secure a new petition, and to obtain a waiver from St. Andrews 256, which was done, and after this petition followed the usual course and the candidate was elected, the Lodge was authorized to obligate him as an B. A. Ma- 60 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE son, and to thereupon consider him healed without the necessity of conferring the degree again, but the Lodge was admonished that strict attention should be paid to such important details of petitions in the future. RULING No. 19 January 22nd—Pecan Grove 222—A Brother who demitted from a Lodge in Arkansas and was still a resident of that State, is not eligible for affiliation with a Lodge under our jurisdiction unless he establishes residence in the State of Louisiana. RULING No. 20 January 24th—Jefferson 191—An applicant who claimed membership in a certain Lodge in California which was not under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of California, nor recognized by them, is ineligible for affiliation but he may petition for the De- grees in the usual manner, all other requirements being complied with. * * * Article III, Section 5 of the General Kegulations now provides: "The Grand Master shall furnish to the Committee on Masonic Law and Jurisprudence at least quarterly a copy of all rulings that he may have made." I complied with this provision, but found that it was not practical in its application. As the members of the Committee are usually scattered in different sections of the State, it takes considerable time before the rulings pass through the hands of the entire Committee, during which the Grand Master is without his files, which he necessarily must have, unless extra copies of all letters received and written by him are made for the Committee which would entail considerable work. / therefore recommend that the regulations be amended so as to provide that copies of the rulings be sent at least quarterly to the Chairman of the Committee on Masotdc Law and Jurisprudence, to be immediately reviewed and returned by him, and that the Committee as a whole meet the day before the Grand Lodge convenes each year to pass upon all rulings made during the Grand Master's term of office. EDICTS Several cases came to my attention involving the declaration of the ballot, which were contested by certain brethren causing quite a bit of dissatisfaction, and even dissension in the Lodges con- OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 61 cerned. I regretted this very much, because of Masonry's regard for the ballot and endeavored to thoroughly investigate each case to ascertain the reason for the discrepancies, or alleged discrepancies. I was rather surprised to find, first of all, certain ballot boxes contained white balls and black balls, and not white balls and black cubes, thus increasing the possibility of voting erroneously, and with doubt of secrecy, because, obviously the member is obliged to remove either ball from the box, thereby exposing it to view, in order that he may know whether he is casting a white ball or a black ball. By using white balls and black cubes the member will be enabled to determine the manner in which he desires to cast his ballot by the sense of touch without exposing it. Likewise I found certain ballot boxes were so constructed that the secrecy of the ballot was not preserved, and as a result of these situations I felt there was warrant in issuing the following Edict: EDICT No. 1, 1940 (APPROVED. See Page lfio) Each constituent Lodge in this Jurisdiction must have as part of its regular paraphernalia one ballot box containing white balls and black cubes, the number of each depending on the size of the Lodge and the normal attendance, but in no event to be less than twenty-four white balls and seven black cubes. The ballot box must be so constructed that there will be two compartments, or sections, the one to contain the white balls and black cubes before the ballot is cast, which section must be enclosed, and have an opening into which the hand can he inserted and the ballot cast by the member in the secrecy attached to it by the Fra- ternity. The other section of the box, which is to receive the white ball or black cube to be cast therein by,the member, must either be a drawer, or must have a hinged cover permitting the display of the ballot at the proper time. The partition separating the two sections must have an opening for the purpose of casting the ballot from the first section to the display section. Please take notice and govern yourselves accordingly.

DISCIPLINE (APPROVED. See Page l(w) It was with extreme regret that I found it necessary to suspend the Worshipful Master of Pecan Grove Lodge Xo. 222, Brother 62 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Max Stockner, from his office and also from all his rights and privileges as a Mason, due to his indictment and subsequent conviction for embezzlement of postal funds. On May 22, 1940, he was so notified, as was the Lodge, and he was directed to present himself before the Committee on Appeals and Grievances at the next Communication of the Grand Lodge. (The Grand Master's action was approved, then he was indefinitely suspended by the Grand Lodge. See Page 176) In the matter of Bro , Lodge No vs. Bro. an appeal was filed Avith me by Bro _ , attorney for Bro , alleging that he was denied a fair and impartial trial before the Lodge. On October 15, 1940 I declared the trial conducted a nullity and remanded the case to the Lodge for further handling in accordance with the General Regu- lations. My decision was only reached after conducting a very thorough investigation and mature consideration, and I might add. with the full accord of all interested, because while I deemed the appeal well founded, there was no deliberate intent, in my judgment, on the part of the Lodge or its Officers to be unfair or un- just to the accused Brother. (The Grand Master's action was approved. See Page 164) My attention was called to alleged irregularities in connection with the proclamation of a ballot taken by New Hope Lodge No. 328. I conducted a careful and painstaking investigation of the matter with the assistance of the D. D. G. M., during the course of which one of the Brethren involved confessed his guilt while acting as S. W. and making the W. M. and the J. W. of the Lodge parties to the irregularities. As a result of this and other facts determined by the investigation, I considered the action of the three Officers as a violation of the sanctity of the ballot, constituting the commission of an un-Masonic offense, and warranting their suspension. On January 7, 1941 Bro. J. E. Richardson, W. M., Bro. C. D. Bennett, S. W. and Bro. R. M. Turnage, J. W. were therefore suspended from all their rights and privileges as Masons, and the Lodge was so notified. Each Brother was directed to pre- OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 63 sent himself before the Committee on Appeals and Grievances at the next Communication of the Grand Lodge. (The Grand Master's action was approved, then they were indefinitely suspended by the Grand Lodge. See Page 164)

BY-LAWS (APPROVED. See Page 165) Revised By-Laws of Jonesboro 280, Capitol 399, Mansfield 250; Anacoco 147 were approved. Amendments to the By-Laws of John F. Purdy 396, Albert Rousseau 301, Forum 395, Jefferson 191, Louisiana 102, Simcoe Walmsley 359, Hermitage 98, Forum 395, and Cervantes 5 were approved. In each case the revised By-Laws or the amendments were first reviewed by the Committee on Ma- sonic Law and Jurisprudence and approved, by them.

COMMISSIONS RECEIVED AND ISSUED (APPROVED. See Page 178) During the year a number of Commissions appointing Grand Representatives were received and issued. The Grand Secretary's report contains a record of these, and they will not be listed here to avoid repetition.

OTHER OFFICIAL ACTS (APPROVED. See Pago 165) Change in District Allocation: March 25th—Upon request of Midway 385, and with the recommendations of D. D. G. M. Jones, 3rd District and D. D. G. M. Johnson, 5th District, I authorized transfer of this Lodge from District No. 5 to District No. 3. Bequests to Suspend Members Denied: April 19th—I declined to exercise a prerogative of my office and comply with a request of Lodge No to suspend Bro , whom I was informed had been convicted of evasion of Federal Income Tax, and sentenced to the Federal penitentiary, in order to "avoid any embarrassment and expense to the Lodge." The Worshipful Master was instructed to order charges filed, if none had been received, and to follow the prescribed procedure incident to a trial by the Lodge. December 7th—I took the same attitude in connection with a request of Lodge No , that I expel one of their suspended members (N. P. D.) who since his suspension had "been 64 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE in quite a bit of trouble and recently was sentenced to the State penitentiary for manslaughter." Similar instructions were issued. Bequest for Ruling from Individual Member Declined and Re- ferred to Worshipful Master: May 1st—Bro. Sam Randolph a member of Cedar Grove 403 requested a ruling concerning a certain case and I advised him that I was of the opinion he should have followed the orderly procedure of first approaching the Worshipful Master of his Lodge for his ruling, before requesting one of me, but reserving to him the right of appeal to me if this ruling was not in accord with his opinion. The Worshipful Master of the Lodge was so advised, and the attention of both was called to that section of the Code giving the information sought. Permission Granted to Erect Announcement or Sign Board on Lawn Adjacent to Lodge: July 10th—to Humble Cottage Lodge 19 for posting notices and announcements, and with the understanding it would be appropriate as outlined to me by D. D. G. M. Hedt. Issuance of Duplicate Charter Authorized: November^ 22nd— The Grand Secretary was authorized to issue a duplicate Charter to Millertoh 245, because the original had been lost and a thorough search for it was of no avail. The Lodge however was censured because the Charter was missing for about 5 years and apparently nothing previously had been done about it.

DISPENSATIONS GRANTED (APPROVED. See Page 165) To District Deputy Grand Masters: To call one or more joint meetings of the Lodges comprising each of the eighteen Masonic Districts, with a view that the work and programs inaugurated under dispensations heretofore granted may be continued pending action of the Grand Lodge on the resolution presented to amend Article VII of the Constitution, and with the restrictions that at such meetings none of the prerogatives or authorities of the Con- stituent Lodges be assumed, and especially that no degrees be conferred, unless the meeting be held in connection with a regular or special communication of one of the Chartered Lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge, and further that all such meetings must be in conformity with Masonic usages and customs. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 65

To Hold Meetings Elsewhere than in Regular Meeting Place: Feb. 17th, Union 172, Scottish Eite Cathedral, 75th Anniversary; March 31st, St. Joseph 79, Union Church, Fourth District Meet- ing; June 30th, Ferriday 390, High School Auditorium, Conferring of M. M. Degree by Dante 174; July 4th, Hiram 70, Hall of Bay St. Louis Lodge No. 429, Bay St. Louis, Miss., Conferring M. M. Degree; July 21st, Livingston 160, Liberal Arts Building South- eastern Louisiana College, 14th District Meeting; July 14th, Shreveport 115, Caddo 179, Joppa 362, W. H. Booth 380, Martin McClanahan 384, Greenwood 409, Queensborough 418, Scottish Eite Cathedral, Joint re-dedication and re-obligation ceremonies; August 25th, Joppa 362, Scottish Eite Cathedral, Conferring F. C. Degree; September 29th, Joppa 362, Scottish Eite Cathedral, Con- ferring M. M. Degree; October 15th, Dante 174, Scottish Eite Cathedral, Conferring E. A. Degree; November 10th, Western Star 24, Neville High School Auditorium, Fourth District Meeting; December 11th, Linn Wood 167, Scottish Eite Cathedral, Election and Installation of Officers; December 19th, Oliver 84, Solomon 221, Alexandria 398, Hall of Solomon Lodge, Joint Meeting for installation of their respective Officers. To Change Meeting Place (Same Town): Harmony 410 to Second Street and Parkerson Ave.; Eayne 313 to Broussard Build- ing; Oak Grove 284 to American Legion Hall (circumstances necessitating and with understanding more favorable arrangements be sought); Dodson 289 to School Building during months of Novem- ber and December 1940, January, February and March 1941 (conditions necessitating during winter months). To Change Meeting Place (Different Town) (Temporary) : Eayne 313 to Hall of Crowley Lodge 243, Crowley, La. (account demolition of their original meeting place). To Hold Joint Installation Ceremonies with Lodges, and Pub- lic Ceremonies with Other Masonic Bodies and/or Chapters of the Eastern Star: 011a 303, Cedar Grove 403, Zwolle 302, Humble Cottage 19, Oliver 84, Alexandria 398, Solomon 221, Dalley 265, Carrietta 312, Istrouma 414, Cheneyville 286, Eayne 313, Minden 51, Leesviile 240, Hope 145, Grangeville 231, Kentwood 248, Glen- mora 356. 66 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

To Elect and Install Officers to Fill Vacancies: Pitkin 338, Zwolle 302, Little Flock 236, Kentwood 248, Ocean 144, Mount Moriah 59, Colfax 259, Bunkie 326, Florien 263, Hermitage 98. To Elect and Install Officers at Time Other than Specified in By-Laws (Circumstances Preventing): Four Rivers 369, Alco 416. To Install Officers After December 27th (Circumstances Pre- venting Before) : Melville 268, Zona 337, Calcasieu 400, Middle Creek 321, Queensborough 418, Kosmos 171, Fordoche 292, Spring- hill 348, Jonesboro 280, Kisatchie Union 379. To Permit Temporary Joint Occupancy: White Castle 257 with Baptist Church on ground floor; Jonesboro 280 with Baptist Church; Anacoco 147 with Anacoco Church in Ante-room; Dan Gilbert 405 with Chapter of the Eed Cross as Sewing Room. To Remove Charter from Lodge: Caddo 179 for purpose of having it retraced and made legible. To Confer Three Degrees at same Communication on Mariners: St. James 47 on Frank Lafayette Harper; Osiris 300 on Harry Boyd Flinn. To organize a Forum of the OfEicers of the Lodges of the New Orleans Districts, their By-Laws to be subject to the approval of the Grand Master. To Open a Lodge of Sorrow: Solomon 221, Martin McClana- han 384. DISPENSATIONS KEFUSED (APPROVED. See Page 165) November 25th, Marksville 269: I declined to grant a dispensation to change the regular meeting night from December 17th as provided in the By-Laws of the Lodge to December 19th, because "there were circumstances which will seriously affect the attendance on the regular night." I suggested that the regular meeting be held as provided and a special meeting be called for the 19th, upon notice to the membership of the same, setting forth the purpose of the meeting. If a quorum failed to appear on the 17th, no meeting could be held for lack of same, but if there was a quorum present, the meeting should proceed with the regular order of business. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 67

CHARTERS ARRESTED I am sorry to have to report that the status of Dodson 289. Calvin 347, and Atlanta 366 was such that I found no other course open but to lift their Charters. Acting under my instructions and authority, D. D. G-. M. Johnston took up the Charters in accordance with our regulations on Jan. 9th and 12th. (APPROVED. See Page 145)

CONSTITUTIONAL, AMENDMENT During the session of the Legislature, I gave my support to companion bills introduced in the House by Brothers Toler and Blanchard, and in the Senate by Brothers Cotton, Lanier and Gay, proposing an amendment to the Constitution exempting such buildings as our Temple from taxation, inasmuch as all the net revenues are dedicated to purposes of charity exclusively. The bills were approved by both Houses, and submitted to the electorate at the General election in November. On October 29th I addressed a letter to each member of the Constituent Lodges urging his support of the amendment, designated as No. 27, to thus reinscribe on the statute books a law which formerly existed but which was abrogated when the Constitution was subsequently rewritten. 1 regret to say the amendment failed although it was given splendid support, especially by the Brethren of the country Lodges. I recommend to my successor that the matter again be submitted for reconsideration at the proper time. THE MELVILLE MATTER On request of M: W: Bro. Smith L. Turner, Grand Master of Masons of Florida, reference is made herein to this matter. It concerns a series of circular letters widely distributed over the Masonic World, signed "Mrs. May K. Melville" in which the Grand Lodge of Florida is censured and blamed for not making good a loss sustained by her husband, through the purchase of certain bonds issued by one of the constituent Lodges, Halifax No. 81, secured by a first mortgage on their Masonic Temple property. A lengthy and complete report of the Committee of the Grand Lodge of Florida appointed to make a careful and painstaking investigation of the matter was furnished me, and is now on file in the 68 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Grand Secretary's Office, clearly stating the position of the Grand Lodge of Florida, and answering the unwarranted attacks upon it. With this report, the Grand Lodge of Florida is considering the incident closed, save that they requested their Sister Grand Lodges to have the Committee's report of record, and give it official pub- licity such as this, that all who may be interested may have the full facts available to them. CORRESPONDENCE DURING MY ADMINISTRATION I am not certain what disposition my predecessors have made of the files of correspondence which developed during their admin- istrations, but, in my opinion, as such files are official and are properly a part of the records cf the Grand Lodge and not my own, it is my intention to deliver all such correspondence I had during the year to the Grand Secretary for his keeping or for whatever disposition you direct. TESTIMONIAL DINNER IN HONOR OF BRO. SAM H. JONES, GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA An invitation was extended to Bro. Jones, a member of De Ridder 271, to be the guest of the Grand Lodge at a Dinner to be tendered in his honor, in recognition of his election to the highest office within the gift of the citizens of Louisiana. He graciously accepted the invitation and expressed his appreciation of it. The dinner will be held on February 1st, and as this report is being prepared prior thereto, no further reference is possible at this time, but pertinent details will be contained in the addenda which will include this item and all others occurring subsequent to this writing. THE ORDER OF DE MOLAT As most of you know, I came into Masonry from the ranks of the Order of DeMolay. I shall ever be proud of that membership, and desire to foster the Order as much as I possibly can, knowing the good that it individually does, and the wonderful opportunity for service it offers Freemasonry. It is my honor to be a member of the Grand Council of the Order of De Molay, and to represent it in Louisiana. There has been much improvement in the Chapters during the past few years. One has been re-instituted, and several are now in the process of organization. Much remains to be done and it can only be accomplished when Masons appreciate the necessity of the De Molay OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 69 program, are sympathetic therewith, and actively participate in its fulfillment. The subject is dear to me and was the basis of my address before the Grand Masters Conference in Washington. I make note of it here to suggest that we follow the lead taken by several other Grand Lodges in encouraging the subordinate Lodges to foster the Order by means of Eesolutions similar to the following adopted by the Grand Lodge of Minnesota in January 1940: "BE IT EESOLVED By the Grand Lodge of Minnesota: That the subordinate Blue Lodges within the grand jurisdiction of the State of Minnesota may, and are hereby authorized to sponsor Chapters of the Order of DeMolay; provided, however, that such Blue Lodges electing to sponsor Chapters of DeMolay incur no expense or financial liability thereby." I recommend that this Grand Lodge take similar action, and thereby recognize the duties we owe to the youth of our Jurisdic- tion to make of them clean, manly citizens, and direct them on the path which leads to honorable and virtuous maturity. For lest we forget, while we remain idle, others are devoting themselves to youth programs, some of which are subversive both to the principles of our Order and those of our Nation. I personally hold myself in readiness to assist in such a glorious endeavor, feeling assured of the good that will come to our Nation through a finer citizenship, the glory that will be reflected on our Institution, and the benefits which will accrue to us as individual Masons and Americans. (APPEOVED. Eesolution to give legal effect thereto WAS ADOPTED. See Page 177)

CONCLUSION And now, my Brethren, save for presiding over the sessions of this Grand Communication, my duties as your Grand Master, come to an end. As respects this Communication, it is my hope to transact all of the business to come before it in two days, instead of three as heretofore. The program which I prepared and forwarded to you several weeks ago provides for sessions this afternoon, to- night, and all day tomorrow, and will give us the same, if not more, time in which to work, than we had under the former schedule. I believe this arrangement is advantageous for many reasons, chief 70 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE among which is that a saving of not less than $600 will be effected. I said I hoped to transact all of the business in two days. All of the business can be transacted in two days if we get right down to work, if you are co-operative, and will not object should I use the gavel to divest the sessions of some of their superfluities. I will appreciate this, as I do appreciate the readiness and willingness of the other Grand Bodies to re-arrange their programs so as to make this shorter Communication possible. When I began this report of my stewardship, I did so with the determination that it was to bs brief, and now I realize it is all too lengthy. It contains a record of what I felt duty-bound to report to you and submit for your fraternal consideration. Pardon, I be- seech you, whatever you find to be amiss. If the Grand Lodge has prospered to some slight extent under my leadership during the past year I shall be elated and gratified. But whatever may be your judgment, I can content myself with the satisfaction that I gave my best efforts to the exalted station to which you elevated me. Shortly I shall leave it, to join the circle of Past Grand Masters, with no idea that my labors for Freemasonry and this Grand Lodge are at an end, but rather with the pledge that I shall be at all times eager and willing to be of service and assistance in any capacity to which I may be assigned. As I retire, I quote from the parting song of our ancient Brethren: Adieu! a heart-fond, warm adieu! Dear Brethren of the Mystic Tie! Ye favored, ye enlightened few, Whose secrets Gold nor Power can buy; Tho far apart our paths may lie, Still to our obligations true, With melting heart and brimful eye, You'll think of me, and I of you. Oft have we met, a social band, And spent the cheerful festive night; Obedient to our Chief's command, The Sons of Honor and of Light. And by that Hieroglyphic bright, Which none but Craftsmen ever knew, Shall Memory on each true heart write— "You'll think of me, and I of you!" OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 71

To which I add the prayer that the Great Architect will ever have you in His Holy Keeping and guide you onward to the way that leads to Perfection; that Peace, Harmony and Brotherly Love will ever adorn your Temples and therein dwell and inhabit; that Liberty, Equality and Fraternity shall always be the watchwords of our Institution; that Truth, Fidelity and Justice shall never be erased from our escutcheon; that Charity, Loving Kindness and Virtue shall characterize all Brethren and help them in the outer world to show by their words and conduct that they are true Children of the Light. Fraternally submitted,

Grand Master. Motion adopted to refer the Address to the Committee on Dis- tribution and Analysis. The Grand Master appointed Bros. Leon S. Haas, P. G. M., Bmil Sundbery, P. G. M. and Eobert W. Cretney to this committee.

EEPOET OF COMMITTEE ON DISTBIBUTION AND ANALYSIS OF GEAND MASTEE'S ADDBESS Your Committee on Distribution and Analysis of the Grand Mas- ter's Address, refers the various portions of the Grand Master's address to the Committees, as follows:

Necrology: a—Our departed Brethren, pages 26, 27 and 28. b—Funerals, page 56.

State of the Order: a—State of the Order, pages 28, 29, 30 and 31. b—A trestle board for the year's work, page 33. c—Other Masonic bodies, page 35. d—Masonic Employment Bureau, page 40. e—Official Visitations, Invitations declined, pages 40 through 47. 72 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

f—Corner Stones and Dedications, page 50. g—Teche Valley Service Medal, pages 50 and 51. h—25 and 50-Year Certificates, page 51. i—Father and Son night, pages 51 and 52. j—The Melville Matter, pages 67 and 68. k—Testimonial dinner in honor of Bro. Sam H. Jones, Governor, page 68.

Audit and Accounts: a—Our Temple Property, pages 36 and 37. b—Relief, page 40.

Permanent Committee on Work: a—Grand Lecturers, page 35. b—The Certificate Association, page 39. c—Louisiana Monitor, page 52.

Work and Returns of Chartered Lodges: a—Louisiana Relief Lodge No. 1, page 39. b—Charters Arrested, page 67.

Foreign Correspondence: a—Conference of Grand Masters, pages 48 and 49. b—Commissions received and issued, page 63. Service Committee: a—Addresses, page 54. Masonic Law and Jurisprudence: a—Declaration of Principles, pages 54 and 55. b—Appointments, page 56. c—Rulings, pages 56 through part of 60. d—Edicts, pages 60 and 61. e—By-Laws, page 63. f—Other Official Acts, pages 63 and 64. g—Dispensations granted, pages 64, 65 and 66. h—Dispensations refused, pages 66 and 67. i—Correspondence during my Administration, page 68. State of the Order and Audit and Accounts: a—Masonic Home for Children, pages 37 and 38. b—Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc., pages 38 and 39. Foreign Correspondence and Audit and Accounts: a—Masonic Service Association of TJ. S., pages 49 and 50. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 73

State of the Order and Service Committee: a—Bible Presentation, pages 52 and 53. State of the Order and Permanent Committee on Work: a—Scottish Rite Degree Team, page 53. Masonic Law and Jurisprudence and Appeals and Grievances: a—Discipline, pages 61, 62 and 63. Masonic Law and Jurisprudence and Audit and Accounts: a—Constitutional Amendment, page 67. Masonic Law and Jurisprudence and State of the Order: a—The Order of De Molay, pages 68 and 69. Fraternally submitted, LEON S. HAAS, P. G. M., Chairman, EMIL STJNDERY, P. G. M., R. W. CRETNEY, Committee.

EBPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER The Grand Treasurer, Bro. U. W. McMillan, made the following report, which was received and ordered printed in the proceedings. I herewith submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1940: December 31, 1939, balances in bank , $ 77,093.23 Received from Grand Secretary during year: Temple Fund $174,181.89 General Fund 107,269.78 Special Cemetery Fund 28,955.00 310,406.67

Total $387,499.90 Xiess Checks Drawn: Temple Fund $235,321.83 General Fund 106,153.58 Special Cemetery Fund 7,2:80.00 348,755.41

December 31, 1940, balance on hand in bank $ 38,744.49 74 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Investments: Special Cemetery Fund; Masonic Temple Bonds and U. S. Treasury Bond $ 17,500.00 Special Cemetery Fund for Perpetual Care; Masonic Temple Bonds 5,000.00 — 22,500.00

Total Investments and Cash in Poydras Branch, Whitney National Bank $ 61,244.49 Above funds are on deposit in the Poydras Street Branch of the Whitney National Bank of New Orleans. Above securities are in our safety deposit box in the above bank in my keeping. Fraternally submitted, u. w. MCMILLAN, Grand Treasurer. REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY The Grand Secretary, Bro. D. Peter Laguens, Jr., made the following report, which was received and ordered printed in the proceedings. This office is again privileged to render a report of the year's activities and the accomplishments of the Fraternity in our State. Proceedings Published Immediately after the close of the last Annual Communication, this office began the preparation of copy for the printing of our An- nual Proceedings. In addition to the regular insertions of the minutes of the Grand Lodge and the tabulated tables, by authority of the Grand Lodge we were authorized to print the full roster of membership in the entire State. With, the assistance of the secretaries, we were able to secure complete lists of their membership and the majority were kind enough to read the proof of the same when it was sent to them, however, there was quite a delay in the failure of this office to receive the necessary information from some of the secretaries, and we were obliged to make up several rosters from the records in this office. If all the secretaries would cooperate with this office, as some of them do, our burdens would be much lighter and the lodges would receive the proceedings much earlier than we are now able to send them. After the completion of the same, a copy was mailed to each Grand Lodge officer, to all Past Grand Masters, to all Committee members and to each of the Constituent Lodges in the State, also to all the Grand Lodges in fraternal relations with us. By resolution of the Grand Lodge, all additional copies were paid for by those receiving them. ' •: OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 75

According to our present law a full roster of membership will not be printed until five years hence, but since the record of each individual lodge is of value when inquiries come to this office, I will request each lodge to send for our files a complete record of their membership each year beginning with the year just ended. District Deputy Grand Masters By authority of our Grand Master, the usual Commissions for the District Deputy Grand Masters, throughout the State, were issued by this office. Printed instructions to them were also issued. Certificates Certificates were authorized issued to all elected and appointed officers, as well as committeemen and holders of proficiency certificates, indicating their election or appointment as such. Twenty-five and Fifty-Year Certificates By authority of the Grand Lodge, our Service Committee prepared gold and silver certificates for brothers entitled to same and requested T)y the lodges interested. We would call attention to this service which is available to all the lodges without cost, and we urge that the secretaries send to this office yearly the names of those entitled to these certificates. Some of the lodges have never requested these certificates since the service was instituted five years ago. All that is necessary is to send in the name, the date of raising, which will "be checked in this office and the certificates furnished through the courtesy of the Service Committee. Many of the lodges have had special programs in connection with these presentations, which have been the means of renewed interest and activity in the lodge. Monthly Circular The customary Monthly Circular to cover reports from the secretaries of the work done by the various lodges throughout the State has been regularly issued. Special items or notes of interest to the Craft have been added to these reports and we call attention to the necessity of furnishing this office promptly with the work performed ljy the lodge at the end of the month so that the information may be sent throughout the entire State, which we believe is of value to all. Many of the secretaries feel that it is unnecessary to send the Teport at all and wait until the end of the year but include this information in their Annual Returns. Our law clearly states this information should be furnished monthly and this office must have the record in order to pass it on to the lodges for their information. We again call your attention to the necessity of furnishing age information which is of value when this office is obliged to furnish such information to a brother to support his age information for Social Se- curity or Old Age Benefit purposes. 76 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Commissions Issued J. CHRIS NUNGESSER, Grand Master March 26, 1940: To Karl Percival Warwick, P. M., Mount Hermon 57, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana near the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, vice Robie L. Reid, resigned. October 4, 19401: To William Thomas Moran, P. M., Covington Lodge No. 109, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Lou- isiana near the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, vice Robert H. Peak, deceased. January 20, 1941: To Charles A. Lowe, P. M. of Lawrenceburg Lodge No. 4, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, near the Grand Lodge of Indiana. Commissions Received For Robert H. Brooks, Past Grand Master, Ruston Lodge No. 106, Ruston, La., as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, dated March 26, 1940. For George A. Nami, Jr., P. M. Orleans Lodge No. 397, New Or- leans as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Virginia near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated March 27, 1940. For Ralph H. Agate, P. M. Hope Lodge No. 145, Lafayette, La., as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge National of Colombia near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated May 24, 1940. For Paul A. Martin, P. M. Booth Lodge No. 380, Shreveport, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Serenisima de Colombia near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated May 31, 1940. For Hubert G. Todd, P. M. Louisiana Lodge No. 102, New Orleans, La., as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated May 8, 1940: For Henry J. Niemann, P. M. Paul M. Schneidau Lodge No. 391, New Orleans, La., as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Vermont, near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated May 9, 1940. For L. L. Roach, P. M. C'olfax Lodge No. 259, Colfax, La,, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated May 9, 1940. For W. D. Oliphant, P. M. Trowel Lodge No. 386, New Orleans, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota, near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated May 10; 1940. For W. Davis Cotton, P. M., R. F. McGuire Lodge No. 208, Ray- ville, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota, near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated May 10, 1940. For Thomas Gessner, P. M. Union Lodge No. 102, New Orleans, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated May 10, 1940. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 77

For Sam Houston Jones, De Ridder Lodge No. 271, De Ridder, ae Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Delaware, near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated May 10, 1940. For Thomas Green, P.M. Perfect Union 1, as Grand Representa- tive of the Grand Lodge of New York, near the Grand Lodge of Lou- isiana, Commission dated May 11, 1940. For Paul Quilty, P. M. Calcasieu Lodge No. 400, Lake Charles, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated May 13, 1940. For Charles B. McHale, p. M. Linn Wood Lodge No. 167, New Or- leans, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated May 14, 1940. For John J. Kenny, P. M. Sts. John Lodge No. 153, Algiers, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico, near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated May 14, 19401. For Archie T. Higgins, P. G. M. William D. White Lodge No. 408, Gretna, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Maryland, near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated May 15, 1940. For E. Lee Mowe, P. M. Kosmos Lodge No. 171, New Orleans, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Cosmos, Mexico, near the Grand,Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated May 14, 1940. For Charles S. Foster, P. M. Corinthian Lodge No. 190, New Or- leans, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of South Australia, near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated June 5, 1940. For T. Elwood Frazier, P. M. Hiram Lodge No. 70, New Orleans, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge Alpina of Switzerland, near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated June 13, 1940. For Abraham Solomon, P. M. Cervantes Lodge No. 5, New Or- leans, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Costa Rica, near the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Commission dated December 18, 1940. Certificates of Good Standing Certificates of good standing have been issued on request to members of defunct lodges. Duplicate Charter The Grand Master authorized me to issue a duplicate Charter for MillertOn Lodge 245, as their original Charter was lost. Duplicate issued November 22, 1940. Charters Forfeited The following Lodge Charters have been taken up by A. M. John- ston, D. D. G. M., 5th Masonic District, upon order of Grand Master Nungesser. The following property has been received by my office: DODSON LODGE No. 289, January 9th, 1941. One Charter, 1 seal, 1 minute book, 2 receipt pads and 5 finance 78 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

pads; and $45.34 cash which has been credited to their delinquent account. CALVIN LODGE No. 347, January 9, 1941. One Charter, 1 seal, 6 finance pads, 3 minute books, 1 register, 1 receipt book, 1 voucher book, and $25.00 in cash which has been credited to their delinquent account. ATLANTA LODGE No. 366, January 12, 1941. One Charter, 1 square, 6 jewels, 1 ledger, 1 minute book, 1 cash book, and $14.00 cash which has been credited to their delinquent account. Lodges Delinquent

The following Lodges are delinquent in their dues to the Grand Lodge in varying amounts. These accounts are entered separately on our books and agreements for payments on a deferred basis have been periodically made. This arrangement authorized by provisions of Resolution No. 37 adopted at the 1936 Session: Arcadia 126, Livingston 160, Spring Creek 184, Simsboro 235, Gibs- land 304. Lodges Delinquent for 1939-1940

Article VII, Section 7, of the Constitution provides for forfeiture of Charters of these Lodges. This Grand Lodge session must decide upon what action shall be taken in regard to this matter: White Castle 257, Gibsland 304.

Lodges Delinquent for 1940 Only

Simsboro 235, Plain Dealing 237, Oak Grove 284, Goldonna 293, Noble 320.

Lodges Failing to File Returns White Castle 257.

Visitations

Throughout the year I have continued the practice of visiting the Lodges in New Orleans and elsewhere within the State, and have accompanied our Grand Master on many of his visitations to the Dis- trict meetings held during the past year. In each case it was my pleasure to address the brethren and deliver a message of interest. The opportunity to enjoy the fellowship of the brethren in our jurisdiction is a source of joy to me. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 79

It was my pleasure to journey with our Grand Master to Wash- ington, D. C, to attend the Conferences of the Grand Masters, and the Grand Secretaries of the United States and Canada. Many ideas of interest and of benefit to Masonry were advanced at these conferences and the value of these contacts is apparent.

State of the Order

The District Meeting idea continues to be popular throughout the State. I find a splendid spirit of fellowship and fraternity existing when these brethren get together and exchange ideas and program events of interest to all. In the advance reports it is not possible to record statistics for the year just ended because many of the reports are missing at the time of the preparation of this report, which must necessarily go to the printers several days before the Grand Lodge session. This seem- ing lack of cooperation on the part of some of our secretaries causes me to again plead to those, who I am glad to say are in the minority, to send in their returns in accordance with the law of the Grand Lodge. The strict letter of the law has not been enforced as we have elected to use persuasion in the hope that in the future these secretaries may awaken to the necessity of this all important part of the duties of their office. As I have ofttimes stated, they have only one report to prepare, whereas this office is obliged to prepare for presentation to the Grand Lodge the work of several hundred lodges. I repeat my plea to the secretaries throughout the State to immediately file with the Grand Secretary's office a record of all the work done, at the end of each month, so that the Lodges may from time to time be correctly informed on the State of the Order during the coming year. The following tables are submitted for your information: 80 PKOCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Statistics for Louisiana for 1940

Degrees Conferred— Entered Apprentice 641 Fellowcratt 586 Master Mason 585 Total Degrees Conferred 1,812

Membership on Rolls, Dec. 31, 1939 20,629

Gains— Master Masons 585 Affiliated 192 Reinstated 382 Corrections 97 Total Gains 1,256

Total 21,885

Losses- Died 405 Demitted 306 Dropped 49 Suspended 785 Expelled 2 Corrections 56 Charters Forfeited , Total Losses 1,603

Membership on Rolls, Dec. 31, 1940 20,282

Net Loss (Entire State) 1940 347

City of New Orleans— Membership, December 31, 1939 5,941 Membership, December 31, 1940 _ 5,805

Net Loss (New Orleans) 1940 136 OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 81

Membership and Work of Lodges from 1910 to 1940 I ! Pap '

-a Lodge s Member s .31s t 1 1 "3 IS 1 se d liate d c •vs 1 'a 1 3 Ra i De i Re i & No . it Ini i < 3 1 GO 1910 211 13802 1241 1153 1141 264 88 204 367 34 155 8 1911 210 14547 1158 1105 1111 265 78 298 307 34 146 7 1912 220 15152 1193 1068 1006 244 62 227 311 32 213 12 1913 222 15883 1404 1324 1291 329 103 230 363 58 221 5 1914 224 16885 1515 1442 1446 360 86 274 253 39 201 11 1915 227 17768 1323 1241 1249 266 80 237 329 58 308 8 1916 226 18314 1380 1251 1206 273 129 268 357 43 324 8 1917 228 19384 1751 1561 1538 323 169 225 503 49 220 5 1918 235 20588 2014 1691 1662 266 136 365 276 29 247 3 1919 241 23008 3183 2247 2641 411 213 294 498 39 157 7 1920 252 26392 3740 3437 3380 549 168 287 610 41 206 2 1921 266 29506 3447 3328 3301 506 195 285 813 45 246 6 1922 270 31265 3173 2924 2822 383 167 323 984 101 417 9 1923 271 33214 3196 2853 2849 475 243 390 670 113 391 22 1924 271 34351 2443 2378 2387 470 188 383 577 106 749 21 1925 269 34905 2036 1867 1902 417 239 387 536 116 942 7 1926 269 35151 1866 1957 1732 428 250 393 472 182 1169 17 1927 268 35191 1507 1417 1457 373 325 377 651 168 1036 8 1928 267 34204 1250 1185 1187 348 243 416 527 187 1540 4 1929 267 32841 1068 1009 1019 380 312 464 427 235 1894 5 1930 265 31174 842 831 825 320 346 444 355 166 2138 10 1931 260 28753 642 602 622 214 393 403 351 192 2651 2 1932 256 26376 334 360 379 173 375 407 322 181 2415 2 1933 253 24016 293 280 283 119 382 354 269 193 2215 1934 251 22102 405 351 358 227 640 396 401 135 2115 2 1935 252 21507 631 501 477 231 887 346 240 104 1505 1 1936 253 20947 566 469 448 204 787 369 278 120 1334 1 1937 253 20643 793 617 648 211 728 341 359 193 997 1 1938 250 20681 823 763 723 275 579 350 277 140 771 1 1939 247 20629 728 685 709 276 504 359 274 64 842 2 1940 244 20282 641 586 585 192 382 405 306 8 785 2 82 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GKAND LODGE

Financial Statement

A statement of receipts and disbursements from all sources is herewith submitted. Receipts and Disbursements

Temple Fund

Receipts:

Rents, Commercial 1108,008.60 Service, Commercial 988.29 Auditorium 156.50 Rents, Masonic Bodies 19,721.T8 Telephone Pay Stations 151.69 Miscellaneous .85 Sale of Steam 90.00 Sale of Waste Paper 62.45 Refund, account H. & R. "Wages 10.32 Refund, account H. & R. Supplies 20.00 Refund, account Carpenter Supplies 1.60 Federal Social Security 301.15 State Unemployment Tax 96.40 Transfer of Funds, account Temple Assessment 43,676.72 Sale of old blower equipment 100.00 Organ Current 11.25 Refund of Office Expense 20.0© Sale of old furniture - 6.00 Refund of Insurance Premium, unused 11.87 Refund, Manager's Pay Roll Account, to close 100.00 Refund, Manager's Bank Account, to close 621.42 Refund, Manager's Petty Cash, to close 25.00

$174,181.89 OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 83

Special and General Funds Receipts: Masonic Bodies (Dues and Assessments) $ 89,489.72 Masonic Cemetery, Interments 590.00 Masonic Cemetery, Sale of Lots 1,575.00 Masonic Service Committee 192.04 Bulletin Boards, lobby 36.00 Social Security, Masonic Home 457.44 Excise Tax, Masonic Home 26.30 Grand Lodge Demits 67.00 Grand Lodge Diplomas 9.00 Office and General Refunds 36.65 Postage Refunds 56.96 Exchange Refunds 5.28 Code Books , 33.00 Interest on Bonds (Temple and Government).— 1,421.25 Special Relief Fund 200.00 Grand Lodge Proceedings (sale of extra copies) 97.80 Grand Master's Testimonial Dimmer 795.00 Masonic Bodies, dues and assessments paid in advance 11,031.00 Refund of Interest by Whitney National Bank on M. T. Bond Coupons 135.34 Sale of Masonic Temple Bonds 2,590.00 Sale of Masonic Temple Bonds, Cemetery 27,380.00

Roceipts, Year 1940, Special and General Funds.... $136,224.78 84 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Temple Fund Disbursements: Building Manager, Building Operations $ 63,172.50 Board of Directors, Board Meeting Expenses 513.93 Secretary to Board of Directors 1,000.00 Insurance 1,322.42 First Mortgage Bonds, Principal 30,000.00 First Mortgage Bonds, Interest 46,838.00 Taxes, City of New Orleans 13,687.13 Taxes, State of Louisiana 6,356.25 U. S. Tax at Source on Temple Bonds 60.76 Excise Tax 111.78 Air Conditioning1 Installation 69,209.44 Bond Expense (Fees, Advertising, Etc.) 413.59 Furniture and Fixtures 250.00 State Unemployment Tax 998.89 Federal Social Security Tax 661.40 Special Tax Program 725.58 Attorney Fees 6.00 Typewriter Repairs 3.50

$235,336.17 Less: State Unemployment tax deductions $ 2.52 Federal Social Security deductions 11.82 14.34

$235,331.83 OF THE STATE OP LOUISIANA 85

Special and General Funds Disbursements: Salaries $ 10,890.00 Office and General Expense 1,678.48 Stationery and Printing 248.09 Postage 684.52 Cemetery Expense 1,962.19 Grand Lecturer's Expense 979.05 Grand Master's Expense : 889.84 Grand Master's Reserve (a/c 1939) 154.41 Exchange 36.91 Special Relief 691.66 Service Committee 255.71 Accounts Payable 13.57 Grand Lodge Session ...: 6,169.04 Cemetery, Permanent Upkeep Expense 27.28 1939 Excise Tax, Grand Lodge 38.01 1939 Excise Tax, Masonic Home 26.30 Grand Lodge Jewels 20.00 Masonic Employment Bureau 300.00 Louisiana Relief Lodge 300.00 Grand Lodge Proceedings 2,094.10 Masonic Home for Children 27,685.00 Bulletin Board 5.66 Grand Secretary's Conference 147.01 State Unemployment Tax, Grand Lodge 288.63 State Unemployment Tax, Masonic Home 219.57 Federal Social Security, Grand Lodge 190.59 Federal Social Security, Masonic Home 145.40 Code Expense 140.40 Furniture and Fixtures 50.44 Sign Maintenance 437.52 Masonic Bodies, overpayments dues and assessments 143.00 Transfer of Funds, a/c $2.00 Temple Assessment Col- lections 43,676.72 Foreign Correspondence Committee 100.00 J. A. Hayes, Special Account 300.00 Cemetery No. 1, Purchase of Lot 50.00 86 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Masonic Temple Bonds, a/c Cemetery Fund 7,280.00 Accrued Interest on Same 157.65 Grand Master's Testimonial Dinner 25.44 Grand Consistory, Interest on Loan for 1939 and 1940 2,550.00 Shreveport Consistory, Interest on Loan for 1939 and 1940 2,550.00

$113,602.19 Less: Discounts $ 10.13 Federal Social Security Refunds 126.97 State Unemployment Tax Refunds 31.51 168.61

Ledger $113,433.58

Conclusion My thanks are extended to all the brethren throughout the State for their cooperation during the past year. I have consulted with many of them on various occasions and I have tried to advise many of them on all questions propounded which was given for the interest of the brethren above anything else. Because of the condensing of the business of this Grand Lodge Communication into a two day session, cooperation of all the delegates is earnestly solicited. It is the desire of our Grand Master to conclude the business of the sessions within the time scheduled. If you have any resolutions to present, please follow the law and have them prepared in duplicate, and we would also ask that they be typewritten if possible. We shall attempt to continue the custom of having the minutes printed at the conclusion of the night session on Monday; and will also attempt to provide you with some of the minutes of the Tuesday sessions, if time will allow. This will be a monumental task but we shall try our best to furnish you with this service. Fraternally submitted, D. PETER LAGUENS, Jr., Grand Secretary. 01? THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 87

EEPOET OP THE BOARD OP DIRECTORS OP THE GRAND LODGE HALL The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Grand Lodge Hall, Bro. D. Peter Laguens, Jr., made the following report, which was received and ordered printed in the proceedings. .The Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Grand Lodge Hall of business transacted since the last report, is submitted for your consideration. February 14, 1940. The organization of the new Board was held and the following were elected officers: J. Chris Nungesser, Grand Master, President. Dee A. Strickland, Deputy Grand Master, Vice-President. Horace R. Perez, Sr., Grand Treasurer, Treasurer. D. Peter Laguens, Jr., Grand Secretary, Secretary. The President then announced the following appointments: Henry W. Robinson, Attorney for the Board. Geo. A. Treadwell, P. G. M., Auditor. Temple Committee: U. W. McMillan, Chairman. D. Peter Laguens, Jr. Horace R. Perez, Sr. Cemetery Committee: IT. W. McMillan, Chairman. C. P. Eilerson. P. D. Blue. These appointments were duly approved by the Board. Brother J. A. Hayes was employed as Building Manager, Brother C. F. Scherer as assistant to the Grand Secretary, and Brother F. D. Blue, as stenographer, all three being employed on the same basis as heretofore. Brother Horace R. Perez, Sr. was elected for the three year term on the Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc. Board, his term having expired. Air Conditioning: The action of the previous Board in regard to Air Conditioning matters pending, was approved and the Committee appointed by the outgoing President was continued. Other business of a routine nature. May 11, 1940: The Secretary reported several conferences with representatives of the Travelers Insurance Company, also the proposi- tions made for the re-leasing of the space occupied by them; it was further reported that our proposition was not acceptable and that the lease of this tenant would not be renewed at its expiration in January 1941. 88 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Brother Moses of Weil & Moses, Consulting Engineers on the Air Conditioning of the Temple, appeared to report on the progress being made in this work, stating that he expected the entire job to be completed around June 1st. . As the cooling tower installation was not completed in accordance with the conditions of the contract, the matter was referred to our attorney for attention. A proposal was made for the installation of lightning protection in our building but because of the excessive cost, and further as no insurance rate reduction would be allowed because of such installation, the proposal was not accepted. The Secretary reported that the Eastern Star Chapters inquired as to whether or not their Chapter room would be included in the Air Conditioning project; because of the added cost of $8,020.00 for this installation, no action was taken at the time. Authority was given for the use of the Auditorium and Social Room facilities for the Louisiana Grand Assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls convention, without charge. Authority was given for the sale of the old air circulating motors and starters, one of which was sold to Aurora Lodge No. 193, for $100.00. Cemetery Perpetual Care markers were authorized. Notice of increase of dues of the New Orleans Building Owners and Managers Association was received, the new rate to be paid on a basis of square foot area, in place of the old method on assessed valuation. This caused an increase of $265.00 per annum. A request for rent reduction in one tenant area was granted, but an increase in the square foot rate was established in the Air Con- ditioned area. Rental Agency and Management Contract: The Grand Master reported that considerable tenant area would be vacated by January 1941 and that he and the Temple Committee were concerned over the matter; he further reported that he had been interviewed by Brother Harry Latter, President of Latter & Blum, Inc. who offered the services of his firm and solicited a rental and management contract for our building. Brother Latter on invitation, appeared before the Board and after his retiring the entire matter was thoroughly discussed and referred to a special committee to negotiate a rental and management •contract for the best interests of the building. Other business of a routine nature. August 24, 1940: The Secretary read a report from Weil & Moses, Air Conditioning Engineers, that the installation of the Air Condition- ing was completed by the contractors, but that the issuance of the final certificate was delayed pending some minor corrections necessary, particularly the excessive noise in the grilles in the Lodge rooms; also that there remained some building work still to be performed by our own employees. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 89

The Grand Master reported that in accordance with the Resolu- tion of the Board of May 11, the Committee was appointed, and after several meetings with Brother Harry Latter of Latter & Blum, Inc. a contract was prepared for the rental and management of our building, which was approved by the Board and the Grand Master authorized to execute same. As a result of this contract our formal resignation was tendered the New Orleans Building Owners and Managers Association which could not become effective until September 30th, 1940 because of the provisions of their By-Laws. The Grand Master reported receiving several complaints from Lodges regarding the employment personnel, particularly in regard to the discharge of some of the employees; after report the Board ratified the action of the Building Manager and Temple Committee, it being the decision of the Board that an efficient, cordial and zealous cooperation of all the employees be the primary consideration in the service of any employee, and the services of those who could not or would not comply with these requirements, be dispensed with. Because of the change in the Building Management personnel the Grand Master recommended the payment of a stipulated sum monthly, to Brother J. A. Hayes, former Building Manager, for a period of six months, ending December 31st, 1940. This action was ratified. The Temple Committee was authorized to purchase two elevator directory signs. The Workmen's Compensation insurance was awarded to the American Mutual Liability Insurance Company, tenants of the building. It was reported that several bonds had been purchased for the Special Cemetery account. Authority was given for the purchase of the Freeland vault in the Louisiana Relief Lodge tomb at a price of $50.00. Authority was given for the repair of certain graves of Past Grand Masters, in accordance with Resolution No. 18 of the 1940 Proceed- ings; it was estimated this cost would not exceed $100.00. The matter of unpaid interest to the two Consistories was discussed and their continued cooperation perilling the final payment of the Air Conditioning installation was solicited. Authority was given for financial assistance to the brethren in the Southwest flooded area of the State. The two Consistories volun- teered equal contributions to this fund. The Secretary reported receiving official notice by registered mail, that the Travelers Insurance Company would terminate their lease agreement as of January 31, 1941. The report of the Building Manager was received and made a part of these minutes. Other business of a routine nature. 90 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

December 14, 1940: The Grand Master reported the death of R: W: Brother Horace R. Perez, Sr., Grand Treasurer and member of this Board, on Sunday, August 25th, 1940. A Committee was appointed to draft suitable resolutions, a copy to be sent to the family and the resolution spread on the minutes. The Grand Master reported the appointment of R: W: Brother U. W. McMillan as Grand Treasurer to fill the unexpired term of Brother Perez, and also the appointment of W: Brother Fred I. Meyers, Past Master of Albert Pike Lodge No. 376, as a member of the Board. He further announced that Brother McMillan was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Educational Foun- dation, Inc. These appointments were ratified. The Secretary reported the settlement of demurrage of $800.00 with the Liilie-Hoffman Cooling Towers Inc. This action was ratified. The Secretary reported the purchase of several bonds for the Special Cemetery fund. The Secretary reported that repairs to the Holland tomb in the Girod Street Cemetery had been made at a cost of $42.68. It was also reported that the repairs in the St. Louis Cemetery could not be made because of the loss of certain Cemetery records, and permission could not be secured without ownership being established, the matter remaining with the Committee for possible settlement at a future date. The purchase of a new Sanding Machine was authorized. Carnival decorations on the building for 1941 were authorized. The Grand Master reported having conferences with the officers of several New Orleans lodges in regard to employment personnel. The Secretary was authorised to write a letter to the two Con- sistories soliciting their continued cooperation and requesting them to reduce their annual interest rate to 3% with a renewal of the present notes at the reduced rate. The Grand Master reported total donations of $1,704.65 to his Children's Home Rehabilitation Fund. Authority was given for the payment of the 1940 state real estate taxes. Brother Moses of Weil & Moses, Air Conditioning Engineers appeared before the Board to report on the completion and the accept- ance of the Air Conditioning installation; the total cost of installation being $85,383.29. This installation furnishes service to 7 Commercial floors in the Building, beginning on the 4th floor and ending on the 10th floor, with service at night in the Fraternal meeting rooms, on these floors. Upon the recommendation of the Cemetery Committee authority was given for a perpetual care contract with the heirs of Mrs. Blanche Leathers. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 91

The report of the Building Manager was received and made a part of the minutes. The Grand Master spoke in a general way concerning several ideas he had in respect to liquidating the debt on our Masonic Tem- ple; stating that he had had several conferences with some of the Masonic leaders of the State, and that a complete report of these conferences will be presented later by him. Other business of a routine nature.

Finances The Temple is at present 81 per cent rented. Our revenues, however, are not ample to take care of interest and retirement of bonds, therefore, the indefinite assessment is necessary under the circumstances. Gains and Losses in Office Space The following changes in office space are reported during the rental season closing October 1, 1940:

Gains for Past Year Seven new leases made $ 4,383.96 Increased space leases None

Total Gains $ 4,383.96

Losses for Past Year Ten leases expiring or removed $24,345.24

Net Loss, comparison to October 1, 1940 (Rental Season).... $19,961.28

Delinquent Rents We continue to have a very small amount of loss in delinquent rents since the Temple was erected fourteen years ago. Collections on our commercial rents are good, and there is only a small amount outstanding. The Masonic Bodies delinquent rent account has been substantially reduced through compromise agreements. These items are as follows: Due by commercial tenants at December 31, 1940 $ 8,368.49 Due by Masonic Bodies at December 31, 1940: For deferred accounts $1,311.70 For 1940 2,163.06 3,474.76

Total $11,843.25 92 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Masonic Cemetery The Cemetery continues to be operated in a very efficient manner and is in excellent condition. The following is a statement of receipts and disbursements for the past year:

Receipts Sale of 9 lots in Cemetery No. 2 , $1,575.00 Interest received during year 1,421.25 Interment fees collected 590.00

Total Receipts $3,586.25

Disbursements Maintenance expense, Sexton, helper, etc $1,961.95 Purchase of Freeland Vault, Cemetery No. 1 50.00

Total Disbursements $2,011.95 There follows a statement of receipts and disbursements on account of operation of the present Temple from beginning up to date.

Gross Receipts The gross receipts from all sources for the fourteen years are as follows: 1926 Revenue (Net) Oct., Nov., Dec. (G. L. Proc. 1927, pg. 116) $ 12,870.47 1927 Rents and Revenues (G. L. Proc. 1928, pg. 122). 197,082.77 1928 Rents and Revenues (G. L. Proc. 1929, pg. 122) 241,269.46 1929 Rents and Revenues (G. L. Proc. 1930, pg. 99) 231,216.01 1930 Rents and Revenues (G. L. Proc. 1931, pg. 130) 208,795.26 1931 Rents and Revenues (G. L. Proc. 1932, pg. 117) 215,899.29 1932 Rents and Revenues (G. L. Proc. 1933, pg. 128) 198,616.20 1933 Rents and Revenues (G. L. Proc. 1934, pg. 137) 177,475.27 1934 Rents and Revenues (G. L. Proc. 1935, pg. 102) 167,872.39 1935 Rents and Revenues (G. L. Proc. 1936, pg. 193) 158,160.73 1936 Rents and Revenues (G. L. Proc. 1937, pg. 128) 161,734.23 1937 Rents and Revenues (G. L. Proc. 1938, pg. 125) 158,322.21 1938 Rents and Revenues (G. L. Proc. 1939, pg. 168) 156,603.24 1939 Rents and Revenues (G. L. Proc. 1940, pg. 138) , 165,754.81 1940 Rents and Revenues (G. L. Proc. 1941, pg. 132) 150,477.56

Total Rents and Revenues from beginning in 1926 $2,602,149.90 OP THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 93

Receipts from $2.00 Assessment for Thirteen Years 1927 Assessment Collections reported In 1928 $ 74,676.00 1928 Assessment Collections reported In 1929 73,680.00 1929 Assessment Collections reported in 1930 77,904.00 1930 Assessment Collections reported in 1931 65,326.48 1931 Assessment Collections reported in 1932 56,785.19 1931 Assessment Collections reported in 1933 1,898.54 1933 Assessment Collections reported in 1934 2,069.00 1934 Assessment Collections reported in 1935 43,863.21 1936 Assessment Collections reported in 1936 44,035.12 1936 Assessment Collections reported in 1937 42,480.06 1937 Assessment Collections reported in 1938 46,159.02 1938 Assessment Collections reported in 1939 45,481.28 1939 Assessment Collections reported in 1940 43,582.43 1940 Assessment Collections reported in 1941 43,920.40 Total Assessment Collections to Dec. 31, 1940 $ 661,859.73 Recapitulation Receipts Fourteen Years Revenues from the Masonic Temple $2,602,149.90 Receipts from $2.00 Assessment to Dec. 31, 1940 661,859.73 Total Receipts from beginning to Dec. 31, 1940 $3,264,009.63 Operating Costs Out of the above receipts we have paid operating expenses, insurance, taxes, interest, retirement of bonds, and borrowed money as shown in the succeeding statement.

Operating Expenses This item includes actual expenses, wages, rental commissions, cost of alterations, repairs and insurance of all kinds. For the year 1927 $79,061.88 For the year 1928 84,930.40 For the year 1929 80,221.80 For the year 1930 77,359.46 For the year 1931 76,149.86 For the year 1932 68,896.43 For the year 1933 65,493.95 For the year 1934 63,404.27 For the year 1935 62,251.22 For the year 1936 63,090.07 For the year 1937 64,074.55 For the year 1938 75,446.95 For the year 1939 69,717.74 For the year 1940 82,785.64 Total Expenses for FOURTEEN years $1,012,884.22 94 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Taxes Paid For the year 1927 $12,935.71 For the year 1928 28,057.50 For the year 1929 28,788.50 For the year 1930 28,788.50 For the year 1931 28,788.50 For the year 1932 28,369.96 For the year 1933 26,718.13 For the year 1934 25,683.98 For the year 1935 21,950.54 For the year 1936 20,512.63 For the year 1937 20,340.25 For the year 1938 19,478.38 For the year 1939 20,043.38 For the year 1940 20,043.38 Total Taxes paid for FOURTEEN years $ 330,499.34 Total expenses, rental commissions, insurance, repairs, alterations, and taxes from the beginning of the present Temple $1,343,383.56

Recapitulation Total Tempie receipts, assessment collections all sources $3,264,009.63 Less expenses, insurance, repairs, taxes, etc 1,343,383.56

Net balance to be applied to bonds, debts and interest $1,920,626.07

Interest Paid As previously advised, there are two items of interest payable by the Grand Lodge. One of these is interest on our First Mortgage Refunding Bonds due March 1st and September 1st of each year, and all the Temple Revenues are pledged for the retirement of the Bonds. The other item of interest is due on borrowed money which is secured by the faith and credit of the Grand Lodge. A Special Assessment is now in force for the purpose of payment of this and other obligations of the Grand Lodge. These amounts paid to date are as follows:

Interest Paid on Bonds For the year 1927 $78,069.61 For the year 1928 81,033.33 For the year 1929 79,227.40 For the year 1930 77,949.18 For the year 1931 75,139.17 For the year 1932 72,499.17 OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 95

For the year 1933 69,804.16 For the year 1934 67,870.00 For the year 1935 57,332.50 For the year 1936 48,164.14 For the year 1937 46,136.77 For the year 1938 44,708.77 For the year 1939 43,176.12 For the year 1940 46,702.66 Total interest paid on bonds FOURTEEN years to August 31, 1940 $ 887,812.98 To this amount should be added the interest accrued September 1 to December 31, 1940 17,046.67 And income tax at source paid on interest coupons to U. S. Government, FOURTEEN years 6,379.63 Fees paid trustee for cashing bonds and coupons, transfer of funds, cancellations, and tax reports 1,979.69

Total interest, Government Tax, and costs on bonds $ 913,218.97 Interest Paid on Unsecured Debts Interest paid on above for FOURTEEN years $ 149,140.60

Total interest paid on bonds and unsecured debts.... $1,062,359.57 Less interest collected on deposits during entire time.-.. 5,029.51

Total net interest paid in FOURTEEN years $1,057,330.06 Recapitulation Net revenue from Temple Earnings and Assessment $1,920,626.07 Less net interest paid on bonds and borrowed money 1,057,330.06

Balance to apply on principal of all debts $ 863,296.01 Out of the funds available, we have paid and retired the following outstanding obligations of the Grand Lodge. Paid on Principal Paid and retired Mortgage Bonds to Dec. 31, 1940 $ 477,200.00 Paid on Unsecured Debts to Dec. 31, 1940 363,300.00 Paid Refund to N. O. Lodges, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937 (final) on overpayment of Temple Assessment 41,388.49

Total Debts retired since erection of Temple $ 881,888.49 On February 1, 1940, we were able to retire $40,600.00 First Mort- gage Refunding Bonds which were purchased for $30,054.50 in accordance with Sec. 6, Art. II, of our Refunding Mortgage indenture. We also paid the interest on coupons due March 1st and September 1st, 96 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

1940. We have made payment of interest to the Grand and Shreve- port Consistories in full to December 31, 1940, $5,100.00. Through their generosity we have effected a savings of $1,700.00 on interest due them, when they reduced the rate of interest to 3%. They have also agreed to this rate reduction on future payments. A similar rate reduction proposal will be presented to the Grand Chapter, R. A. M. for their consideration. The total amount on principal due these bodies is $88,700.00. Conclusion The foregoing report and statement is submitted that you may see what aas been done with your money from the erection of the present Temple to date. We have paid $881,888.49 debts, $913,218.97 interest, $330,499.34 taxes, and $1,012,884.22 operating expenses, insurance, rental commissions, repairs, alterations, etc. All accounts have been audited by M: W: Brother George A. Treadwell, C. P. A., appointed by the Grand Master, and full report will be made of this audit. Fraternally submitted, Board of Directors of the Grand Lodge Hall, D. PETER LAGTJBNS, Jr., Secretary.

EEPOKT OP THE TRUSTEES, MASONIC HOME FOE CHILDREN The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home, M :W: Bro. Jas. H. Rowland, P. G. M., made the following report, which was received and ordered printed in the proceedings. I submit my annual report of the operations of the Masonic Home for Children for the year ended December 31, 1940. The first meeting of the Board was held February 15, at which time the Board was organized by the re-election of M: W: Brother 3. H. Rowland as Chairman and M: W: Brother George A. Treadwell as Secretary-Treasurer. M: W: Brother J. Chris Nungesser was elected "Vice-Chairman. Since the last grand communication of the Grand Lodge, the Board has held three meetings, which were well attended by the members. In addition to this, the chairman has made six trips to the Home from Shreveport to attend to the various affairs that arise from time to time at the Home. At a Board meeting held on May 26, 1940, Chairman Rowland presented to the Board a letter from Superintendent R. H. Longman, in which he tendered his resignation to the Board. The chairman stated that Brother Longman had been incapacitated through ill health OP THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 97

and that he recommended that the resignation be accepted, as the matter had been gone over very thoroughly with Brother Longman and it was for the best interests of the Home as well as of Brother Longman that he be relieved. The matter of filling the vacancy c.aused by this resignation was then discussed fully and on motion made by R: W: Brother J. Luther Jordan, seconded by M: W: Brother Gayle, it was voted that Chair- man Rowland and Secretary-Treasurer Treadwell be given full authority to employ a superintendent for the Home. The Board expressed its sympathy to Brother Longman, who had been with the Home for fourteen years, giving his very best efforts, and expressed its best wishes and hopes for his return to good health. Brother Longman had requested that he be relieved by August 1, and after considerable correspondence with various Homes throughout the United States, it was decided that the best place to secure the proper man for the position would be at the convention of Masonic Home Executives, which was to be held in Trenton, N. J. during the month of June. Chairman Rowland and Secretary-Treasurer Treadwell attended this meeting and contacted the superintendents of Homes who were present, including Brother C. C. Proctor, superintendent of the Home for Children at Oxford, N. C, the largest home of its kind in the United States. Brother Proctor stated that he had a man whom he would regret to lose but whom he would highly recommend, as he would not stand in the way of his securing a promotion, and it was arranged to have this assistant, Brother George B. Summers who had been there over ten years and his wife, who had been Brother Proc- tor's secretary for the same period, make a trip to the Home in Alex- andria, and look the situation over in order to determine if they would be interested. Brother Summers and his wife made the trip, and I am happy to state that they accepted our proposition, and arrived at the Home on July 27th, to go over routine matters with Brother Longman and to take over on his retirement on August 1st. It appears to the committee that, as Brother Proctor stated, Brother Summers and his good wife are very efficient, thoroughly versed in the handling of a home for children, sympathetic and understand the many problems of children in a home. Immediately on taking charge Brother Summers made many changes in the physical set up of the properties of the Home, making very little change In the personnel at that time. All in all, the committee is very happy to say that Brother Summers and his wife have made a success in their new position and have not only endeared themselves to the children of the Home, but to the host of brethren and sisters who have visited the Home since they took charge. In order that the representatives of the Lodges of this grand jurisdiction may get a first hand report on the activities of the Home, Grand Master Nungesser has requested Brother Summers to be present at this session of the Grand Lodge. 98 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

At a meeting held August 31, 1940, on recommendation of Brother Summers and wife, the Board authorized the chairman to make improvements in the building, and many changes have been made, but, owing to conditions caused by war preparations, the Board has been unable to get the necessary contractors to complete the work outlined. As soon as the present rush has subsided, the work will be continued to completion. September 22nd was set apart by the Grand Master as Home Coming Day. The lodges throughout the state were notified by him and requested to make a pilgrimage to the Home. Early in the morning automobiles began to arrive from all parts of the state loaded, not only with brethren, but with supplies for the Home and presents for the children. It was the largest gathering of Masons ever held at the Home. Through the efforts of the Grand Master, assisted by Grand Secretary D. Peter Laguens, Jr., and the Masters of the various Lodges in New Orleans, a special train had been secured, which arrived in Alexandria about noon and was met by a convoy of stream lined busses, which conveyed the passengers to the Home. Through arrangements made by a special committee of the New Orleans brethren every person present was provided with a box lunch at a very nominal price and soon the lawn was alive with the brethren and the children enjoying their luncheon. The brethren of New Orleans also brought along the band and patrol of Jerusalem Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and a number of entertainers for the children, and the chairman of the Board, not to be outdone by the New Orleans shriners, had the band of El Karubah Temple of Shreveport on hand, and the brethren and the children were royally entertained throughout the day. The Principal talk of the day was made by M: W: Brother J. Chris Nungesser, who in his remarks stated that the letter sent out by him to the various Lodges throughout the state asking for funds to re- decorate the Home had been most generously received, and he was happy to state that over $1,500.00 had been received to date. Your chairman would love to give you the names of all the brethren and others who gave of their time and talent to make this a most happy event, but time and space will not permit. The sincere thanks of the Board members are tendered to each and every one, for their presents to the Home, and to the children, and for the entertainment furnished. October 27th was another happy day for the children of the Home. It was the annual homecoming day of the Order of the Eastern Star, which has been celebrated by them since the opening of the Home. Worthy Grand Matron Juanita Jackson and her various committees arrived early and by noon a large gathering had arrived on the grounds of the Home, with baskets full of presents for the children and sup- OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 99 plies for the Home as well as a most bountiful supply of good things to eat for every one present. The main address of the day was made by Worthy Grand Matron Juanita Jackson, which was followed by addresses by other Past Grand Matrons and Patrons. This homecoming day was one of the largest ever held by the Order of the Eastern Star. Brother and Mrs. Sum- mers were busy all day seeing that the visitors enjoyed themselves, and escorting those who desired to go throughout the buildings and grounds, explaining and answering every question asked. During the day the Worthy Grand Matron presented to the chairman of the Board a check to be used in redecorating the inside of the infirmary building, which was built and donated to the Home by the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Louisiana. This check was comprised of amounts received from various chapters throughout the state, in response to an appeal of the Worthy Grand Matron. The chairman, accepting same, thanked the Worthy Grand Matron and the various chapters tor their very generous gift. In conclusion, brethren, there are many improvements in the Home yet to be made by the Board as soon as funds are available. We are glad to state that we are running on a cash basis, and as fast as we can secure the necessary funds these improvements will be made. Your financial assistance, brethren, even in the smallest amounts, is deeply appreciated, and the Board assures each and every one that his dollars will be placed to the very best interests of the Home and children. The Chairman wishes to thank each and every one of the Board for his unfaltering interest in the work of the Home. Especially do I desire to thank our most efficient and untiring worker, Brother George A. Treadwell, Secretary-Treasurer, for the many courtesies and kindly assistance rendered me during 1940. And now to all you good brethren who have been so generous in your assistance during the year 1940 the Board extends its heartfelt thanks and with them goes its earnest plea to you brethren to visit YOUR Home, and to remember that the Board appreciates your constructive criticism. Fraternally yours, JAMES H. ROWLAND, Chairman. 100 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GKAND LODGE

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Gerizim No. 54 Bastrop 12-25-16 12-27-25 1-14-26 52 Britton, Jesse Wm Michael Dempsey No. 327. ., Jena. 2-28-18 1- 4-26 5-26-38 53 Heidmann, Ora Lee Ionic No. 374 New Orleans. 10-24-13 1-21-26 6- 5-31 54 Heidmann, Charles W Ionic No. 374 New Orleans. 7-21-15 1-21-26 10-10-31 55 Heidmann, Paul H Ionic No. 374 New Orleans. 7-12-17 1-21-26 6- 8-35 56 Bernieus, Juanita Ocean No. 144 New Orleans. 12-23-12 2-22-26 6- 7-31 57 Weiderstrand, Fred Louisiana No. 102 New Orleans. 5-17-14 4-12-26 9-21-31 H 58 Weiderstrand, Randall Louisiana No. 102 New Orleans. 3-18-15 4-12-26 9-21-31 W 59 Weiderstrand, Robert Louisiana No. 102 New Orleans. 5-28-16 4-12-26 10- 4-34 60 Nash, Mable Kisatchie Union No. 379. . . . Kisatchie.... 5-14-13 4-19-26 12-19-27 61 Bond, Nona Lee Oberlin No. 274 Oberlin 7- 3-11 4-29-26 9-15-29 02 62 Bond, Jessie May Oberlin No. 274 Oberlin 7- 7-13 4-29-26 6- 7-31 H 63 Bond, Pearl M Oberlin No. 274 Oberlin 4-21-15 4-29-26 9-18-32 64 LeBaron, Elwood H Silent Brotherhood No. 146. Coushatta. . . 7-30-11 6-18-26 8-12-27 65 LeBaron, Pauline Silent Brotherhood No. 146. , Coushatta. .. 2- 5-15 6-18-26 6- 6-32 66 LeBaron, Roy Silent Brotherhood No. 146. Coushatta.. . 7-23-17 6-18-26 1-29-36 67 Ferguson, Fannie M Oliver No. 84 Alexandria. .. 9- 5-12 6-20-26 9- 1-27 Alexandria.. . f 68 Ferguson, Fred H Oliver No. 84. 5-11-14 6-20-26 9- 1-27 O 69 Ferguson, Doris Olilivei r No. 84. Alexandria. .. 4-20-18 6-20-26 9- 1-27 70 Ferguson, J. E Oliver No. 84 Alexandria. . . 7-10-23 6-20-26 6-20-27 d 71 Chestnut, Thos. Woodrow. Calvin No. 347 Calvin 9- 9-12 7-10-26 6- 3-31 72 Chestnut, Wm. Jennings. . Calvin No. 347 Calvin 10-20-14 7-10-26 6- 4-32 73 Chestnut, Vivian C Calvin No. 347 Calvin 5-18-17 7-10-26 2- 6-35 74 Chestnut, Vera E Calvin No. 347 'alvin 8-25-19 7-10-26 6-27-37 75 Cooper, Willis Rosepine No. 290 Rosepine. 5-15-13 8- 1-26 4- 4-31 76 Cooper, Erma Rosepine No. 290. Rosepine. 5- 1-15 8- 1-26 3- 7-33 77 Cooper, Bernideen Rosepine No. 290. Rosepine. 3- 9-18 8- 1-26 6-29-37 78 Cooper, Freddie Lee Rosepine No. 290. Rosepine. 10-21-20 8- 1-26 6-10-39 79 Cooper, Murline Rosepine No. 290. Rosepine. 12- 5-22 8- 1-26 80 Courtney, Willie M Ida No. 324. Ida. 7- 8-16 8-21-26 6-25-27 81 Courtney, June E Ida No. 324 Ida 6-22-18 8-21-26 6-25-27 82 Courtney, Bessie F Ida No. 324 Ida 8- 9-22 8-21-26 9-20-26 83 Ganson, Thos. L Orphans Friend No. 185. Morrow.. 5-30-11 8-21-26 9-15-26 84 Ganson, Collins J Orphans Friend No. 185. Morrow. 5-13-13 8-21-26 9-15-26 85 Ganson, Otis E Orphans Friend No. 185. Morrow. 6- 1-15 8-21-26 9-15-26 86 Ganson, Woodrow W. Orphans Friend No. 185. Morrow. . 2-22-18 8-21-26 9-15-26 87 Hart, Wm. Jennings Solomon No. 221 PineviJle. 7-18-13 9- 2-26 3-20-27 88 Hart, Herschel T Solomon No. 221 Pineville. 4-18-15 9- 2-26 3-26-27 FULLi LiIST OF CHILDREN ADMITTED FROM THE OPENING OF THE HOME TO DECEMBER 31, 1940—Continued. Date No. Name of Child Lodge Post Office Birth Date Leaving Date Admitted Home 89 Higgins, Larry E Wm. D. White No. 408. Gretna 1-29-14 9- 3-26 9-26-26 90 Stafford, Oliver DeQuincy No. 279 DeQuincy. 2-13-12 9- 4-26 6- 3-31 91 Stafford, William DeQuincy No. 279 DeQuincy.... 10-16-14 9- 4-26 2- 9-33 92 Stafford, Emily D DeQuincy No. 279 DeQuincy.... 8-21-16 9- 4-26 6-21-34 93 Stafford, Judd K DeQuincy No. 279 DeQuincy 8-31-19 9- 4-26 6-30-37 94 Heft, Louise A Ocean No. 144 New Orleans.. 2- 3-11 9- 4-26 6- 5-30 95 Heft, John R Ocean No. 144 New Orleans.. 9-27-14 9- 4-26 6- 4-32 3 96 Heft, Jacob J Ocean No. 144 New Orleans.. 11- 3-18 9- 4-26 6- 4-32 97 Robbins, C. A Eastern Star No. 151... Winnfield 6-16-16 9- 5-26 10-23-33 o 98 Robbins, Carrie Lan£e Eastern Star No. 151... WinnBeld 6-18-20 9- 5-26 6-11-39 99 Phillips, W. H Winnsboro No. 246 Winnsboro 1- 9-12 9-12-26 9-14-26 100 Phillips, Fay Winnsboro No. 246 Winnsboro 7-31-14 9-12-26 6- 2-33 I 101 Phillips, Venyce Winnsboro No. 246 Winnsboro.... 6-24-17 9-12-26 6- 8-35 o 102 Phillips, Sadie Mae Winnsboro No. 246 Winnsboro.... 6-24-19 9-12-26 6-29-37 o 103 Porter, Colyne Shreveport No. 115 Shreveport 3-25-13 9-15-26 3- 2-27 m 104 Porter, Camille Shreveport No. 115 Shreveport. .. 3-25-13 9-15-26 1-27-27 o 105 Porter, Fred F Shreveport No. 115 Shreveport 6-29-15 9-15-26 1-27-27 *i 106 Clement, Doris Osiris No. 300 New Orleans.. 10-28-16 9-21-26 6-26-32 107 Clement, Marvin Osiris No. 300 New Orleans.. 10-18-18 9-21-26 6-26-32 H 108 Clement, Loraine Osiris No. 300 New Orleans.. 9- 3-20 9-21-26 6-26-32 M 109 Fleming, Gladys Zona No. 337. Zona 10-10-14 10-17-26 1-21-29 H 110 Fleming, Ezra Zona No. 337. Zona. 11- 7-16 10-17-26 1-21-29 O HI Lowry, Taylor , W. H. Baker No. 338... Mangham.... 9-19-14 10-17-26 6- 5-30 fed 112 Lowry, Lela Mae W. H. Baker No. 338... Mangham.... 9-17-16 10-17-26 6- 5-30 t> 113 Lowry, Golan W. H. Baker No. 338... Mangham.... 1- 6-19 10-17-26 6- 5-30 114 Lowry, Troy W. H. Baker No. 338... Mangham 8- 5-21 10-17-26 6- 5-30 O 115 Simmons, Margaret Mooringsport No. 342... Mooringsport. 10-31-15 11-14-26 9-18-31 116 McMurry, Doice Oak Grove No. 284 Oak Grove... 9- 4-19 11-20-26 3-17-28 117 McMurry, Ethel Oak Grove No. 284 Oak Grove 3- 9-21 11-20-26 3-17-28 s 118 Hunt, Wardie W. H. Bray No. 208 Walnut Hill. . 5-23-13 12- 4-26 10-30-28 s 119 Hunt, Annie Belle W. H. Bray No. 208 Walnut Hill.. 3-19-15 12-24-26 6-16-34 120 Hunt, Ollie W. H. Bray No. 208 Walnut Hill... ll-U-18 12-24-26 8- 3-36 121 Hunt, Juanita W. H. Bray No. 208 Walnut Hill.. 7-29-23 12-24-26 6- 1-40 122 Atkinson, Silas O..., Glenmora No. 356 Glenmora 1-15-21 12-18-26 8- 1-35 123 Atkinson, John J Glenmora No. 356 Glenmora 1-15-19 12-18-26 11-25-33 124 Sumrall, Woodrow Winnsboro No. 246 Winnsboro 1-22-17 1- 9-27 9- 1-35 125 Sumrall, Ernest Winnsboro No. 246 Winnsboro 4-30-19 1- 9-27 9-14-36 126 Yeager, Johnson H Clarks No. 382. Clarks 12-24-19 2- 3-27 6- 3-36 127 Yeager, Noah W ClarksNo. 382 Clarks 1-31-21 2- 3-27 5-26-38 128 Yeager, James H Clarks No. 382 Clarks 12-23-32 2- 3-27 5-15-38 129 Yeager, Henry F ClarksNo. 382 Clarks 1-29-24 2- 3-27 6- 1-40 130 Fields, Katie Mae Yellow Pine No. 282 Oakdale 2-23-14 2- 6-27 2-10-33 131 Fields, Capitola Yellow Pine No. 282 Oakdale.. . 2-18-17 2- 6-27 11-19-30 132 Fields, Iris Yellow Pine No. 282 Oakdale... 8-30-18 2- 6-27 6- 3-36 133 Rembert, Ina Boyce No. 273 Boyce 8-10-12 3-22-27 8-28-37 134 Rembert, Elaine BoyceNo. 273 Boyce...... 1-21-15 3-22-27 6- 7-35 135 Rembert, Royenna Boyce No. 273 Boyce 11-14-16 3-22-27 6- 7-35 136 Rembert, Julian BoyceNo. 273 Boyc 6-21-21 3-22-27 6- 8-38 137 Rembert, Winona. , Boyce No. 273 Boyce 8-22-23 3-22-27 138 Robbins, Elanor C Eastern Star No. 151 Winnfield.... 1-23-24 8-14-27 139 Erath, John H Aurora No. 193 New Iberia... 8-14-17 8-15-27 8- 1-29 140 Miller, Opal has. F. Buck No. 260... Urania 10- 9-15 8-26-27 6- 7-33 141 Miller, Mary C Chas. F. Buck No. 260.. . Urania 10- 5-17 8-26-27 6-20-34 142 Miller, WUlard O Chas. F. Buck No. 260... Urania 8-31-19 8-26-27 6-12-36 143 Miller, Earl R Chas. F. Buck No. 260.. . Urania 11-30-21 8-26-27 9-15-34 144 Schorr, Catherine B Perfect Union No. 1 New Orleans. . 3-11-19 9- 8-27 8-28-35 145 Schorr, John B Perfect Union No. 1 New Orleans.. 4-28-20 9- 8-27 8-28-35 146 Schorr, Pauline M Perfect Union No. 1 New Orleans.. 7- 6-23 9- 8-27 8-28-35 147 Heidmann, Chester J Ionic No. 374 New Orleans. . 1-25-22 9-30-27 6- 1-40 148 Heidmann, Warren J Ionic No. 374 New Orleans.. 6-20-23 9-30-27 10- 7-40 M 149 Daricek, Lawrence E Curtis T. Hines No. 317.. Tioga 4- 7-16 3-23-28 8-26-33 150 Daricek, Lucille E Curtis T. Hines No. 317.. Tioga 7- 7-18 3-23-28 1-20-35 151 Daricek, Doris L urtis T. Hines No. 317 .. Tioga. 9-20-20 3-23-28 6-11-39 .CO 152 Daricek, Warren H Curtis T. Hines No. 317.. Tioga 2-17-23 3-23-28 10- 7-40 153 Stafford, Catherine D DeQuincy No. 279 DeQuincy 7-18-23 6- 3-28 6-30-37 H 154 Harper, Edith L OllaNo. 303 Olla 1-17-16 7-21-28 2-25-34 155 Harper, Otis Theron Olla No. 303 Olla 5-30-19 7-21-28 2-25-34 156 Lowry, Mildred W. M. Baker No. 388 Mangham. .. 12-20-24 8-11-28 7-10-29 157 Watson, Josephine St. Helena No. 96 Greensburg. . 1- 6-18 2-10-29 6- 8-35 158 Boyett, Robert J Eastern Star No. 151 Winnfield 12- 6-22 6-11-29 6- 6-37 159 Boyett, Dale W Eastern Star No. 151.... Winnfield 6-20-24 6-11-29 6- 6-37 160 Cooper, Eugene H Rosepine No. 290 Rosepine. 1-11-25 6-30-29 10-13-39 161 Davis, Bertie Belle "rangeville No. 231 Grangeville.. 6-22-16 8-13-29 9- 9-31 162 Davis, Ivy Maude Grangeville No. 231 Grangeville. . 10- 7-19 8-13-29 6- 7-38 163 Davis, Willie Myrle Grangeville No. 231 Grangeville. . 7-30-24 8-13-29 6- 1-40 164 Schorr, Joseph Perfect Union No. 1 New Orleans. " 1-28-25 9- 2-30 8-28-35 165 Cooley, Annie Margueritte Leander No. 310 Leander 10-19-21 9-11-30 8-20-37 166 Cooley, Perry D Leander No. 310 Leander. . . . 1-18-24 9-11-30 8-20-37 167 Frederick, Laverne Dodson No. 289 Dodson.... 9- 7-20 1- 4-31 5-25-39 168 Frederick, Norma DodsonNo. 289 Dodson.... 2-17-23 1- 4-31 12-29-40 169 Frederick, H. B Dodson No. 289 Dodson.... 4-14-24 1- 4-31 11-14-40 170 Frederick, Virginia DodsonNo. 289 Dodson.... 8-29-26 1- 4-31 10- 9-40 171 Barry, Henry Sterling Sts. John No. 153 Algiers 5- 1-19 1-10-31 9-11-32 172 McCann, James A Mt. Vernon No. 83 Logansport. 7- 7-22 8-11-31 8- 9-36 173 Carlton, Geneva Ida No. 324 Ida 2-11-22 8-13-31 7- 4-38 174 Carlton, Mildred E Ida No. 324 Ida 7-24-25 8-13-31 175 Carlton, Gene Collins Ida No. 324 Ida 9-23-28 8-13-31 176 Rich, Charles Irven Geo. Washington No. 65 . New Orleans. 4- 3-21 8-15-31 5-25-39 177 Rich, Harold Lee Geo. Washington No. 65 . New Orleans. 1-10-23 8-15-31 178 Rich. Cathryn E Geo. Washington No. 65. New Orleans. 9-26-24 8-15-31 FULL. LIST OF CHILDREN ADMITTED FROM THE OPENING OF THE HOME TO DECEMBER 81, 1940—Continued. Date No. Name of Child Lodge Post Office Birth Date Leaving Date Admitted Home 179 Schmidt, Gloria Union No. 172 New Orleans 10-25-23 8-26-31 180 Johnson, Charles O Denham Springs No. 297 Denham Springs. 2-28-22 9-17-31, 7- 9-38 181 Mott, Tommy Treen OUa No. 303 OUa 1-30-22 10- 4-31 8-28-35 182 Mott, Bertha E OUa No. 303 ; Olla 12-19-23 10- 4-31 8-28-35 183 Mott, Geneva Elsie OUa No. 303 Olla 6- 3-25 10- 4-31 8-28-35 184 Fore, Wilma Lee Grangeville No. 231 Grangevjlle 5-28-19 2- 2-32 8- 1-35 185 Fore, John Dwight Grangeville No. 231 Grangeville 3-20-21 2- 2-32 8-28-35 186 Fore, Willie Elane Grangeville No. 231 Grangeville 3- 4-24 2- 2-32 8-28-35 § 187 DeHaan, Hiram John Mackey No. 122 Ringgold 11-20-20 9-15-32 6- 6-37 Q 188 Melder, Ivy Webster Glenmora No. 356 Glenmora 7- 7-23 9-15-32 10- 7-40 189 Melder, Rabelle Glenmora No. 356 Glenmora 7-31-26 9-15-32 190 Melder, Charles Owen Glenmora No. 356 Glenmora 1-26-29 9-15-32 191 Couniot, Marjorie Perseverance No. 4 New Orleans 6-28-21 9-19-32 6-27-37 i 192 Redus, Mary Gretchen Michael Dempsey No. 327 Jena 4-25-23 9-25-32 O 193 Redus, Betty Ross Michael Dempsey No. 327 Jena 4- 7-25 9-25-32 m 194 Redus, Davis Auding Michael Dempsey No. 327 Jena 10-24-26 9-25-32 195 Wiggins, Joseph T Anchor No. 261 Pollock 4-22-24 10-17-32 7-12-34 196 Reed, Helen E iibsland No. 304 Gibsland 12-23-20 1- 2-33 1-23-39 197 Wiggins, N. Elaine Anchor No. 261 Pollock 4-21-21 2-18-33 7-15-38 198 DeHaan, Bertha C Mackey No. 122 Ringgold 3- 5-22 3- 9-33 199 DeHaan, Juanita G Mackey No. 122 Ringgold 6-27-24 3- 9-33 200 Bedsole, Theodore H Glenmora No. 356 Glenmora... . 6-11-24 6-25-33 6- 1-40 201 Rich. Bonnie May Geo. Washington No. 65 New Orleans. 12-10-29 7-29-33 202 Booker, Fayda Merryville No. 329 Merryville..., 8- 2-21 7-29-33 9-16-37 203 Booker, James A Merryville No. 329 MerryviUe 3-21-23 7-29-33 10- 9-38 204 Booker, Melba Merryville No. 329 Merryville 5-23-25 7-29-33 a 205 Booker, Millard Merryville No. 329 Merryville 11-28-27 7-29-33 9- 3-40 206 Kerr, Mary Adeline Joppa No. 362 Shreveport... 9-22-23 10-30-33 © 207 Kerr, Lydia Joppa No. 362 Shreveport.. . 9- 4-25 10-30-33 208 Finley, Howard Michael Dempsey No. 327 Jena. 9- 3-24 11- 3-33 4- 1-39 209 Finley, Louis G Michael Dempsey No. 327 Jena 9-28-26 11- 3-33 9-21-40 210 Valentine, Veloice Columbia No. 164 Columbia 7-24-21 2-28-34 211 Valentine, Lila May Columbia No. 164 Columbia 2- 8-25 2-28-34 212 Valentine, Charlotte Columbia No. 164 Columbia.... 9-26-26 2-28-34 10- 9-38 213 Woodall, Geraldyne Lorraine. Concordia No. 305 Vidalia 9-12-23 7-10-34 7- 5-40 214 Woodall, Robert George Concordia No. 305 Vidalia 3- 6-27 7-10-34 215 King, Percy L Chas. F. Buck No. 260 Urania. 2- 9-24 11- 1-34 10- 7-40 216 Kopp, Albert Joseph Osiris No. 300 New Orleans. 12- 3-28 11-18-34 217 Mitchell, Shirley M Blazing Star No. 212 Port Allen... 4-25-23 2-17-35 7-13-40 218 Mitchell, Peggy J Blazing Star No. 212 Port Allen... 6-28-24 2-17-35 7-13-40 219 Mitchell, Bennie L Blazing Star No. 212 Port Allen... 1-24-26 2-17-35 7-13-40 220 Mitchell, Milton M Blazing Star No. 212 Port Allen... 3-24-28 2-17-35 7-13-40 221 Mitchell, Harold L Blazing Star No. 212 Port Allen... 3- 9-30 2-17-35 7-13-40 222 Mitchell, Elmer Lee Blazing Star No. 212 Port Allen... 10-25-31 2-17-35 7-13-40 223 Broussard, Dorothy J Live Oak No. 346 Lake Arthur. 8-17-24 7-15-35 224 Broussard, Harold W Live Oak No. 346 Lake Arthur. 9-21-25 7-15-35 225 Broussard, Robert D Live Oak No. 346 Lake Arthur. 12-15-28 7-15-35 226 Broussard, Armilda Live Oak No. 346 Lake Arthur. 5-19-31 7-15-35 227 Broussard, Joe Ellen Live Oak No. 346 Lake Arthur. 7-26-33 5- 2-36 228 Revisore, Anna Belle Dante No. 174 New Orleans. 3- 6-23 6-14-36 229 Revisore, John J Dante No. 174 New Orleans. 12-19-26 6-14-36 230 Revisore, Rocco G Dante No. 174 New Orleans. 7- 6-31 6-14-36 231 Pugh, Mary Pearl Simsboro No. 235 Simsboro.... 11-23-24 8-14-36 232 Pugh, Jesse Edward Simsboro No. 235 Simsboro 10- 5-26 8-14-36 233 Pugh, Lena Muriel Simsboro No. 235 Simsboro. ... 5-12-28 8-14-36 234 Jones, Charles Owen Michael Dempsey No. 327 4-26-28 10-21-36 6-10-39 235 Futrell, Leo E Anchor No. 261 •ollock 9- 6-24 10-29-36 6- 1-40 © 236 Futrell, Orlan Anchor No. 261 Pollock 10-30-26 10-29-36 7-10-40 237 Solorio, Juanita Cervantes No. 5 New Orleans. 4- 2-25 2-28-37 238 Solorio, Joseph Cervantes No. 5 New Orleans. 7- 6-26 2-28-37 239 Mueller, Rudolph F Germania No. 46 New Orleans. 11- 9-24 6- 9-37 1-12-39 240 Romano, Prank ; Dante No. 174 New Orleans. 8- 8-26 12-11-37 241 Romano, Joseph G Dante No. 174 New Orleans. 10-28-27 12-11-37 242 Romano, Philip R Dante No. 174 New Orleans. 5-30-29 12-11-37 243 Sayre, Wm. Sim W. H. Baker No. 388 Mangham 8-17-25 2-15-38 244 Sayre, Louis Stanley W. H. Baker No. 388 Mangham 12-13-32 2-15-38 3 245 Sayre, Patricia Ann W. H. Baker No. 388 Mangham 11-29-33 2-15-38 246 Steen, Charles L OllaNo. 303 Olla 1-28-28 5-30-38 6-10-38 247 Barton, Mary Ruth Forest Hill No. 254 Forest Hill.. . 2-23-34 6- 5-38 248 Ferguson, Melba Dell Pioneer No. 340 Pioneer 5-18-27 10-15-38 249 Smith, Geraldine. Ajax No. 325 Marthaville.. 11-23-25 11- 4-38 250 Smith, Albert L Ajax No. 325 Marthaville. . 10-16-28 11- 4-38 251 Smith, Bobbie Ray Ajax No. 325 Martha ville... 3- 3-30 11- 4-38 252 Smith, Gladys Merline Ajax No. 325 Marthaville.. 12-23-32 11- 4-38 253 Martin, Shirley Aldora Caddo No. 179 Shreveport. 6-22-30 9- 3-40 254 Martin, Marguerite Marcella Caddo No. 179 Shreveport.. . 9-24-32 9- 3-40 255 Oxley, Carolyn Yonette Linn Wood No. 167 New Orleans. 7-26-38 9-29-40 256 Oxley, Peggie Marie • Linn Wood No. 167 New Orleans. 3- 9-34 9-29-40 106 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OP MASONIC HOME FOR CHILDREN

The Report of the Superintendent of the Masonic Home was received and ordered printed in the proceedings. Brother George B. Summers, Superintendent, was introduced by M :W: Brother James H. Rowland, Chairman of the Board, who gave a very interesting outline of the work at the Home. I beg tc submit the following report of activities at the Home during the period September 1 to December 31, 1940. I—Population We have at this time 52 children in the Home; 33 girls and 19 boys. Fourteen children have been discharged since August 1 and four little girls have been admitted; two Martin children from Caddo Lodge No. 179, Shreveport, and two Oxley children from Linn Wood Lodge No. 167, New Orleans. We have had, also, a number of In quiries about the admission of children. II—School All the children in the Home go to school except one, Yonette Oxley, a little two and a half year girl. We observe supervised study hall each evening during the week from 7:00 to 8:30 for the high school students and from 7:00 to 8:00 for the grammar grades. We hope this will result in improved grades which we consider lower than they should be considering the mental capacities of the children. As reported at the last meeting, I found that our high school pupils remained at school about an hour after school dismissed each afternoon before the parish bus picked them up to bring them home. After making several attempts to have them brought home on the first load I decided to send our own bus down for them. On account of the heavy traffic on the road at this time because of the camp construction, I have requested the bus driver to go and come the back way in order to lessen the danger of accidents. It had been customary for the matrons to prepare lunches after the children had gone to school and then Mr. Ullery left his job about 11:00 o'clock to take them down to school. I found that some of the children were not eating their lunches as they should, but throwing parts of them away. About two months ago I decided to discontinue the practice of sending the lunches down, but to have the kitchen girls prepare them before breakfast and let each child take his own in order to save the expense of taking a busy man off his job, in addition to paying for the gas and oil in his car for such trips. This

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practice was not satisfactory either, as some of the children, especially the high school pupils, have some sort of a complex about taking a lunch and would either throw their lunches away, eat them before they left the Home or save them until they got back. Supplies for these lunches cost approximately $80.00 per month and I have worked out a plan to go into effect at the beginning of the next term, which will be about January 20, whereby each child can get a 15c lunch at the school cafeteria. This is about what the average child gets and, although it will cost a little more each week than the present practice of having the children take their own lunches, I think they will be better satisfied and I can be more certain that they are getting something to eat in the middle of the day. I really do not believe it will cost any more in the long run, considering taking a man off his job to take the lunches and then paying the expenses of his car. Ill—Farm, Dairy and Garden We are getting plenty of milk for our family and the children are given the whole milk to drink. We are still in need of equipment for the dairy house, but we are getting along very well with the sink which we installed to sterilize the vessels in and, with the new gas burner which Mr. Cappell gave us, I feel a little better about the sanitation. In addition, we are using a chemical agent to destroy bacteria. As soon as Mr. Bringol can catch up with the many jobs that are waiting for him, I plan to have him build a screened-in milk cart to be drawn by a mule, in which to haul the milk from the dairy. We now use the old red bus, which is about to fall to pieces, for that, purpose. The milk cart would not only be more sanitary, but there would be some saving in the cost of operating the old bus. I did not hire a white man in the gardener's place, but I secured what I think is a good negro laborer for less than one-third what was paid Mr. Hockman. In order to get this colored man I had to provide a place for him to live, and built a little three room house down on the back of the farm for less than what we have already saved on Mr. Hockman's salary. Our garden has been somewhat of a disappointment, although we did get about 12 bushels of beans before the frost came. Our onions are doing nicely and we hope our white potatoes are all right. We have harvested enough hay to last through the winter, but there is a shortage of corn. Little meat has been purchased as we have butchered veal and pork. IV—Food Department I feel that many problems of behavior, disposition and attitude, as well as health and teeth conditfons, can be solved in the dining room, therefore, for these and many other reasons I consider this one of the most important departments. 1 have assigned girls to this 108 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE department in the hope of giving them some training in the preparation and serving of food. We have a splendid woman coming to take charge of this department on March 1 and in the meantime Miss Fulhage is "pinch-hitting" splendidly in the kitchen and we work with her to see that the children are given a balanced diet. V—Health Conditions We have had no serious illness among the children since the last meeting, except one case of appendicitis. Albert Kopp was operated on at the Baptist Hospital and got along splendidly. He is entirely well and looks even better than he did before. Just before Christmas we had a few cases of flu and mumps, but no one was seriously ill and we were able to get them all out before Christmas Eve. Miss Doll left on October 1 and we secured in her place Miss Rose Snuggs who had had experience in this type of work. Our hospital department, under the direction of Dr. White, is very efficient. VI—Buildings Our infirmary has had a new roof put on, the hay barn has been straightened up and recovered, the dairy barn roof and the tank have been repainted. The hall, living rooms and office on the first floor of the main building have been redecorated and some alterations made in order to give the children more room in their dormitories. We are using the chapel for a combination library, recreation hall, study hall and chapel. It is a general all-purpose room and it is very popular and much used. VII—Grounds We have not attempted to do anything to the grounds except to mow the grass and rake up the leaves, but we do plan to get some shrubbery and flowers planted. As soon as Mr. Bringol can get the time, I plan for him with Tom and Kid King to cut the dead wood out of the trees and remove some that are past saving. It is dangerous for children to play under these trees, especially if there is wind. VIII—Equipment As stated by my report to you on August 30, there are a number of things we need in the way of equipment, but most of these can wait until the buildings have been redecorated. We are grateful for the floor polisher and it" is a lot of help to us in keeping our floors. We are in need of new flooring and equipment for the junior girls' living room; also for screens, and shades throughout the building. A friend in New Orleans has given us material for curtains for the four dormitories and, as soon as Miss Fulhage can get back into the sewing room, she and the girls will make these curtains. We also need some tables, chairs, and pictures for our main hall in order to present a more home like and attractive appearance to one coming into our Home. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 109

I sent out a questionnaire in regard to the laundry situation in other Masonic Homes in the United States in an effort to decide what is best for us here. I also had a laundry representative go over the building with me te determine if we had a suitable place for a laundry in case it was decided to install one. He says what is now our store room would be ideal and gave me a plan showing how the machinery would fit in. In case it is decided that it would not be wise to install a regular laundry, I would like to have at least a small home laundry, consisting of tubs, etc. so that the girls may go there to do their little personal washing instead of doing it in the dormitories.

IX—Recreation

A program of recreation is very important where there are young people and children, and especially is this important when school is not in session. I hop© we can have a garden and plenty of canning to do next summer, but we will have to provide entertainment and employment for the children if we expect to keep them satisfied and out of trouble. I was hoping the old swimming pool could be cleaned out. We arc indebted to Brother Kaufman of New Orleans for the amplifier which makes it possible for us to have music for dancing, etc. in the chapel, or recreation room, and also to Mr. Gordon of the Paramount Theatre for the privilege of taking the children to the shows whenever it is convenient for us to take them down.

X —General

We are attempting to run this Home as any well regulated home should be run and we run into the everyday problems of the average home. These are normal boys and girls and we try to treat them as such. We welcome constructive criticism at all times. I am working on a plan to give the children a small monthly allowance based on their ages and assignments to duty and, in turn, discontinue the practice of furnishing cosmetics, silk hose, hair lotions, tooth paste and a few other little luxuries that they would much rather have the privilege of buying1 for themselves. These children have no way of earning money except by begging and I am trying to discourage that. We did pay them to pick up the pecans this fall in order to keep them from taking them to school and elsewhere to sell for almost nothing. Fraternally yours, GEORGE B. SUMMERS, Superintendent. 110 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

REPORT OP SECRETARY-TREASURER OF MASONIC HOME FOR CHILDREN"

The Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the Ma- sonic Home, M :W: Bro. George A. Treadwell, P. G. M., made his report which was received and ordered printed in the proceedings. To the M. W. Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F. & A. M. Brethren: I herewith submit financial statements as to the Masonic Home for Children for the year 1940.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Assets There was cash on deposit in bank by the Treasurer of.... $ 1,973.90 And cash with the Superintendent of the Home of 843.39 "We have invested in fully paid up stock of building and loan associations 14,000.00 And United States baby bonds of a present value of 327.25 Water consumers owed us 205.79 And the city of Alexandria owes us, payable by the application of one-half of our gas bills 1,953.94 Food, clothing, supplies, and farm produce on hand are valued at 1,624.82 And insurance premiums which, although paid, are chargeable to operations of 1941 and subsequent years total 2,858.66 The site of the Home cost (including $27,500.00 donated) 30,833.33 And the cost of depreciable fixed assets (detailed hereafter) was $311,192.05 Leaving, after deducting depreciation of 130,525.46 A net book value of 180,666.59 Tools and equipment are valued at 428.50 And live stock at 743.00 And there is on deposit in the Canal Bank and Trust Com- pany and in the Interstate Trust and Banking Com- pany, both in liquidation 6,227.77

Making total assets of $242,686.94 OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 111

Liabilities There were unpaid bills for current expenses of $ 1,559.50 And we have on deposit from water consumers 93.00 And to the credit of an old folks home 31.00

Making total liabilities of $ 1,683.50 There has been donated, but unexpended, to the Ruble G. Eustis fund $ 40.00 Christmas fund 3,052.53 For band expenses 128.71 Which together with a general surplus of.. 237,782.20

Makes the total net worth of the Grand Lodge in the Home $241,003.44 The surplus has been accumulated as follows: Prior to 1940 1940 Total Taxes and fees received through the Grand Lodge $636,609.42 $ 27,685.00 $664,294.42 Less operating cost, net of water, gas and produce sold, and before depreciation 462,095.60 30,350.27 492,445.87

Net taxes and fees in excess of the named operating cost $174,513.82 ($ 2,665.27) $171,848.55 Donations 89,474.73 3,410.99 92,885.72 Bequests 6,118.72 6,118.72 Original investment by Grand Lodge 109,303.89 109,303.89

$379,411.16 $ 745.72 $380,156.88 Leas: Interest paid, net $ 3,523.97 ($ 510.09) $ 3,013.88 Depreciation charged and fully depreciated assets 130,803.70 8,557.10 139,360.80

Total deductions $134,327.67 $ 8,047.01 $142,374.68

Net surplus $245,083.49 ($ 7,301.29) $257,782.20 112 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

The net value of the depreciable fixed assets is thus arrived at: Reserved for Net Buildings: Cost Depreciation Value Main 1234,751.63 $ 88,031.86 $146,719.77 Infirmary 31,656.13 11,079.64 20,576.49 Superintendent's cottage 7,883.40 1,177.51 6,705.89 Dairy and milk house 4,220.54 2,412.23 1,808.31 Furniture and fixtures 12,355.33 12,354.33 1.00 Infirmary equipment 2,725.36 2,724.36 1.00 Permanent improvement 12,638.60 8,942.12 3,696.48 Farm tractor 983.79 245.95 737.84 Automobiles 3,977.27 3,557.46 419.81

$311,192.05 $130,525.46 $180,666.59

OPERATIONS The operations of the Home for the year 1940 resulted as follows: : Income (Not including value of produce grown and consumed at the Home) Per capita and degree taxes , $27,685.00 Donations in memoriam. 206.50 Donations through Grand Master tor rehabilitation, less exchange 1,693.41 Other donations „ 1,483.43 Sales: Water $1,068.40 Produce 61.10 Miscellaneous 24.64 1,154.14 Interest 510.09 Parents' contributions 27.65 Tornado loss, insurance 76.86

Total income $32,837.08

Expenses Direct: Salaries $ 3,340.00 Wages -.. 5,470.26 Food (not including produce of $2,149.10 used) „ 5,310.48 Clothing and dry goods 2,043.82 OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 113

Farm operations (not including produce of $622.00 used) 1,690.67 Electricity 1,609.50 Gas 1,354.10 Laundry 1,964.63 Doctor, dentist, medicine and hospitalization 1,211.30 Education and recreation 267.34 Stationery, printing, and postage 148.69 Telephone and telegrams 153.55 Household and toilet supplies 671.13 Automobile expense 565.45 Repairs and replacements 3,005.26 General expense 272.13 Insurance 1,056.80 Sales tax , 70.34 Social security taxes 272.46 Adjustments tool and implement, live stock and supply inventories 643.10

$31,121.01 Less, discounts on purchases 25.65 Direct expenses, exclusive of depreciation $31,095.36 Indirect: Traveling $ 446.75 Treasurer's bond premium 18.75 Postage 16.61 Exchange on checks 3.80 485.91

Total expenses, exclusive of depreciation $31,581.27

Net income before deducting depreciation $ 1,255.81 Depreciation: Main and infirmary buildings, 2%% $ 6,660.20 Superintendent's cottage, dairy and milk house, and permanent improvements, 5% 1,232.13 Bus and tractor, 25% 664.77 8,557.10

Net loss, after depreciation $ 7,301.29 The income for the year, after crediting sales against the respective charges was $948.94 greater than for the previous year. This was by reason of an increase of $1,307.38 in donations, since the per capita tax and degree fees decreased by $668.87. 114 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

The expenses, however, increased by $2,285.12. This increase was mainly by reason of a greater expense by $2,493.77 in respect of repairs and replacements. Very little expense had been incurred in the past few years in this respect with the result that considerable needed to be done and considerable remains to be done in the current year. While the cost of food, laundry,. clothing, etc. decreased, mainly by reason of a reduction in the number of residents in the Home, this reduction was approximately offset by increases in other expenses, some of which were occasioned by the change in superintendence of the Home, such as traveling. The increases in income and expenses are thus detailed: Increases in income: 1940 1939 Donations $ 3,383.34 $ 2,075.96 $ 1,307.38 Interest 510.09 132.81 377.28

$ 1,684.66 Decreases in income: Per capita and degree taxes $27,685.00 $28,353.87 $ 668.87 Sundries 27.65 94.50 66.85

$ 735.72

Net increase in income $ 948.94

Increases in expenses: Repairs and replacements $ 3,005.26 $ 511.49 $ 2,493.77 Salaries and wages 8,810.26 8,042.56 767.70 Adjustment tools, implement and live stock inventories 643.10 99.95 543.15 Traveling 446.75 61.59 385.16 Doctor, dentist and medicine 1,211.30 1,004.00 207.30 Gas 1,354.10 1,193.29 160.81 Insurance 1,056.80 916.53 140.27 Electricity 1,609.50 1,506.10 103.40 Telephone and telegrams 153.55 111.02 42.53 Stationery, printing and postage 165.30 160.33 4.97

$ 4,849.06 OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 115

Decreases in expenses: Pood $ 5,310.48 $ 5,994.76 $ 684.28 Laundry 1,964.63 2,340.16 375.53 Clothing and dry goods 2,043.82 2,395.82 352.00 Education and recreation 267.34 551.11 283.77 Household supplies 671.13 933.35 262.22 Social security taxes 272.46 384.58 112.12 General expense 275.93 381.17 105.24 Automobile expense 565.45 625.26 59.81 Farm operations 1,690.67 1,716.40 25.73 Sales tax 70.34 85.29 14.95

$ 2,275.65 Discounts on purchases 25.65 35.12 9.47

Net increase in expenses $ 2,285.12 There were children residing in the Home during the year 1940, as follows: January 1 to June 1 71 June 2 to July 5 65 July 6 to July 10 64 July 11 to July 13 63 July 14 to September 3 57 September 4 to September 21 58 September 22 to September 29 60 September 30 to October 7 59 October 8 to October 9 55 October 10 to November 14 54 November 15 to December 29 53 December 30 to December 31 52

This is an average of 63 children, to be mathematically exact, 63.07377. The per capita cost of operation exclusive of depreciation, was. Total Per Child Direct expenses $31,095.36 Less, directly offsetting income 1,231.00

$29,864.36 $ 474.04 Indirect expenses 485.91 7.71

Total $30,350.27 $ 481.75 116 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

The cost per child is comparable with that of previous years, thus: 1928 to 1934, $409.00 to $256.05. No. of Cost Year Children Per Child 1935 90 $267.63 1936 87 291.55 1937 86 . 336.03 1938 82 r 333.05 1939 75 367.99 1940 63 481.75 This large increase in cost per resident is partly due to the large increase in repair and replacement expenditure, which alone amounted to over $46.00 per child. The per capita cost, also, is bound to increase as the number of residents decrease by reason of fixed charges which remain the same irrespective of the number of persons among whom to divide it. The cash position is shown in the following statements:

CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS GENERAL FUND

Cash Receipts Per capita tax and degree fees $27,685.00 Donations 3,415.05 Sales of water, produce, etc 1,164.03 Interest 501.59 Refunds of expenses 147.71 Frozen deposit 1,569.94 Certificates of deposit matured 12,500.00

Total cash receipts, general fund $46,983.32 Cash on hand December 31, 1939 (overdrawn) 587.68

Total cash to account for $46,395.64

Cash Disbursements Running expenses $31,016.90 Farm tractor and accessories 983.79 Building and loan stock 14,000.00 > $46,000.69

Cash ©verdrawn, general fund, December 31, 1940 $ 394.95 OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 117

CHRISTMAS FUND Donations received $ 709.27 Cash on hand, December 31, 1939 2,700.42

Total cash to account for ? 3,409.69 Less, purchases for Christmas 357.16

Cash on hand, December 31, 1940 $ 3,052.53

BAND FUND Donations received $ 3.00 Cash on hand, December 31, 1939 :... 142.77 Total cash to account for $ 145.77 Expended 17.06

Cash on hand, December 31, 1940 $ 128.71

OLD FOLKS' HOME FUND Cash on hand ? 31.00 (No receipts or disbursements) Cash Summary Cash on hand, December 31, 1940: Christmas fund $ 3,052.53 Band fund 128.71 Old folks' home fund.... 31.00

$ 3,212.24 General fund overdraft 394.95

On deposit by Treasurer $1,973.90 With Superintendent 843.39 Total cash $ 2,817.29

Donations The following donations received during the year are gratefully acknowledged: EASTERN STAR CHAPTERS: 1 Rob Morris: $30.00 for clothing, $25.00 for Christmas, canned goods. 2 Rebecca: canned goods. 4 Louise L. McGuire: canned goods. 118 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

6 Harmony: canned goods. 9 Jennings: 112.00 for clothing, canned goods, clothing. 10 Electa: canned goods. 11 Lizzie: canned goods. 12 Sunny South: $4.75, canned goods, sugar. 13 Natchitoches: $15.00 for Christmas, canned goods, syrup. 14 Eunice: canned goods. 16 Ruth: $20.00 for clothing, canned goods. 19 Arcadia: canned goods, pillow slips, quilt. 24 Pern Leaf: candy, Easter eggs, canned goods. 25 Myrtle: canned goods. 26 Esther: $15.00 for clothing, $2.50, canned goods, clothing. 27 Magnolia: $15.00 for Christmas. 28 Evergreen: canned goods. 31 Katherine B.: canned goods. 33 Pinehurst: canned goods. 34 Adah: $20.00 for clothing, canned goods, clothing. 35 Sts. John: $20.00. 36 Nova Stella: $7.00. 38 Naomi: $10.95, canned goods. 40 Star of the East: $2.50. 41 Radiant: canned goods. 42 Lake Providence: canned goods. 43 Signet: $7.50 for clothing, $5.00 for Christmas, canned goods. 44 Laurel: $32.00 for clothing, $5.00, canned goods. 46 Lafayette: $6.50, 75c for clothing. 48 Lorraine: $6.00 for clothing, canned goods, clothing. 50 Olive: $5.00. 53 Minden: $5.00. 57 Golden Link: canned goods. 58 Priscilla: $20.00 for clothing, canned goods. 61 Wisteria: canned goods, salt. 64 Crescent: $5.00. 65 Eureka: canned goods. 68 Ida: canned goods. 69 Ideal: canned goods. 74 Crowley: $36.00 for clothing, canned goods. 77 Hope Villa: $3.50, canned goods, toys, pictures. 78 Golden Rule: $32.50 for clothing, $20.00 for Christmas, $19.00. canned goods. 80 St. Alhans: $5.00 for Christmas. 82 Jessamine: canned goods. 84 Ira: $5.00. 90 Holly: canned goods. 100 Jewel: canned goods. 103 Mansfield: canned goods, clothing. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 119

105 Electa: flowers for graduates, canned goods, floor lamp. 106 Pine Grove: canned goods. 107 Vesper: canned goods. 113 Corinthian: $3.00 for Christmas. 115 Progressive: candy. 116 Tensas: $30.00 for clothing, canned goods. 117 A. W. Connely: $10.05 for Christmas. 119 Loyalty: $5.00 for Christmas. 121 Rising Star: $3.00 for band fund, canned goods. 125 Harry Vaughn: $1.00, canned goods. 127 Olive Branch: canned goods. 130 Victory: $30.00 for clothing, canned goods. 131 Ringgold: $2.50. 134 Mary S. Herring: canned goods. 135 Cedar Grove: canned goods, clothing. 136 Newellton: 2 comforts. 138 Urania: $18.00 for clothing, canned goods. 139 Tyrian: $7.30 for clothing, canned goods. 140 Perseverance: $37.50, canned goods. 141 Wm. D. White: $10.25, $7.00 for Christmas. 143 Sicily Island: $5.00, canned goods. 144 Lake Arthur: $5.00 for Christmas, $6.95, canned goods. 147 Columbia: canned goods. 148 Mer Rouge: canned goods. 151 Daylight: $10.00, candy, Easter eggs, Christmas gift for each child. 152 Mangham: $26.50 for clothing, canned goods. 153 Vinton: canned goods. 154 Aurora: fruit juices. 157 Campti: toilet articles, socks. 159 Delta: $8.50. 160 Fidelity: $7.50 -for clothing, canned goods. 161 H. E. and M. E. Duncan: $2.00, canned goods. 162 Istrouma: $12.50 for clothing, canned goods. 163 Baton Rouge: $11.80 for clothing, canned goods, clothing. 164 Calcasieu: canned goods. 166 Theodore Roosevelt: $100.00 for Christmas, canned goods. 167 Orleans: $3.50, canned goods. 168 Jachin: $5.25, canned goods. 169 Metairie Ridge: $5.00, $5.00 for Christmas. 170 Domisville: $12.75 for clothing. 172 Ruby: canned goods. 173 Areme: $20.00. 179 Dixie: canned goods. 180 Shreveport: $3.00 for clothing, canned goods, clothing. 181 Annie D. Bennett: canned goods. 120 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

184 Uriel: canned goods. 185 Bethel: $2.50. 187 Greensboro: canned goods. 188 Antonio Curtis: canned goods. 189 Elizabeth Thompson: $2.00, canned goods. 190 Germania: $5.00. 191 Encircler: $8.00. 193 Theodosia: $6.50, canned goods. 194 Fraternal: $4.50 for Christmas, $3.00, Christmas gifts. 195 Wimodausis: $5.00. 196 Aseneth M. Green: canned goods. 197 J. T. Charnley: canned goods. 198 Lee Emmet Thomas: $3.00.

LODGES: 5 Cervantes: $7.38 for Christmas. 46 Lafayette: canned goods, syrup. 47 St. James: $34.15 for Christmas. 53 Union Fraternal: $5.00. 57 Franklin: syrup. 59 Mt. Morlah: $10.00 for Christmas. 70 Hiram: $15.00 for Christmas. 76 Quitman: $10.00. 84 Oliver (with Alexandria No. 398 and Solomon No. 221): $3.65 for Christmas. 85 George Washington: $30.00 for Christmas. 120 Delhi: $8.45; $10.20 for Christmas. 167 Linn Wood: $48.50 for Christmas. 171 Kosmos: $5.00 for Christmas. 172 Union: $23.05. 175 Amite City: $15.00 for Christmas. 179 Caddo: $70.00 for Christmas, barber chair, typewriter. 190 Corinthian: $5.00 for Christmas. 193 Aurora: $5.00 for Christmas. 209 R. F. McGuire: $15.00 for Christmas, large rug. 221 Solomon: $25.00 for Christmas, (with Oliver No. 84 and Alex- andria No. 398) $3.65 for Christmas. 240 Leesville: china set, bath towels. 244 Center: fruit. 255 Jeanerette: $5.00, salt. 273 Boyce: $10.00 for Christmas. 300 Osiris: $5.00 for Christmas. 301 Albert Rousseau: canned goods, catsup. 302 Zwolle: handkerchiefs, socks, tooth brushes, silk underwear, canned goods. 317 Curtis T. Hines: $5.00 for Christmas. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 121

340 Pioneer: $3.41 for Christmas. 344 Rcbeline: $5.00. 346 Live Oak: $10.00 for Christmas. 380 W. H. Booth: $15.00 for Christinas. 386 Trowel: study lamps. 398 Alexandria: $5.00 for Christmas, (-with Oliver No. 84 and Solomon No. 221) $3.85 for Christmas. 399 Capitol: $5.00 for Christmas. 404 Indivisible Friends: $25.00 for Christmas. 412 Daylight: $5.00 for Christmas. 414 Istrouma: $10.00. 416 A!co: bath towels. 420 Sterlington: $26.11. 421 L. B. Thomas, $5.00 for Children. OTHER BODIES: Through Grand Master: $1,697.47 for rehabilitation. Eighth Masonic District: mirror. Masons of Alexandria and Pineville: tickets to circus. Mason3 of Alexandria: tickets to band concert. Babylon Chapter No. 66, R. A. M.: $5.00 for Christmas. Knights Templar Masonic Home fund: candy. Grand Consistory of La. A. A. S. R. M.: $48.10 for magazines. Farhad Grotto, M. O. V. P. E. R.: $15.00. Grand Chapter, O. E. S.: $341.62 for redecorating infirmary. Districts No. 15 and 20, O. E. S.: $6.10. Past Matrons and Patrons Club, District No. 16, O. E. S.: $30.00. Matrons and Patrons, Districts Nos. 2 and 15, O. E. S.: $5.00 for Christmas. Matrons and Patrons 1939, Metairie: $5.00. Rainbow Assembly No. 4: $8.50 for clothing. Rainbow Assembly No. 9: $17.00 for clothing, canned goods. Rainbow Assembly No. 10: $10.00 for clothing. Rainbow Assembly, Lafayette: $4.20 for clothing. Mildren Carlton Club, Kenner: $12.50.

INDIVIDUALS AND OTHERS: Alexandria Fruit Company: fruit. Moses Attrep: $5.00. J. O. Baker: $5.00. Benham Engineering Company, in honor of Col. Webster Ben- ham: $40.00. W. D. Bernhardt: $10.00 for Christmas. Mrs. J. E. Blackwell: $3.45. Preston Brasher: gas burner for dairy. Miss Enola Charnley: desk. 122 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

John J. Cieutat: garden seeds. W. D., Willie, and J. A. Cousins: cakes. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cox: $5.00. M. W. Cragon: $5.00, croquet set. Mrs. M. L. Crow: quilt. R. D. Dillon: books. H. Dressee: pillow cases, etc. Sam Dreyfus: $5.00. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Elliott: quilt. Joseph Frank: costumes, books. A. B. Freeman: $25.00 for Christmas. Charles A. Gerard: $15.00 for Christmas. W. F. Gillen: installation gas burner. Vernon Gordon: admission to picture shows. Earl Green: pure bred boar. Thomas Green (see Mrs. Charles Looney): $150.00 for floor polisher, in memory of John T. Monroe. Emile H. Harris: $4.00. J. V. W. Haydel: $3.00. Mrs. G. Hinyred: books. W. M. Holz: chewing gum. Dr. M. F. Jarrell: $10.00 for Christmas. Lt. Thos. M. Kaspar and others at Camp Beauregard: Christmas party and gift for each child. Mr. Kaufman: amplifier with phonograph and microphone attach- ments. Rudolph Latzko: $25.00. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Lee: quilt. Philip Lieber: $10.00 for Christmas. Jimmie Linn: candy. Mrs. Charles Looney (see Thomas Green): $150.00 for floor polisher in memory of John T. Monroe. Mrs. Jodie D. Lott: jig saw puzzles. R. N. McCormick: phonograph records. Fred J. Mayer: $1.00. I. A. Meyer: shirts. F. M. Milliken: rice. E. T. Mitchell: French horn for band. Cecil Mohr: canned goods, fruit. George A. Nami: shirts. New Orleans friends: curtain material for dormitories. B. O. (J'Quin: honey. O. Z. Overbey: honey. Paramount Theatre: admission to shows. Dr. Pepper Bottling Co.: drinks. M. N. Phillips: phonograph records. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 123

Mrs. B. F. Rosenthal: tickets to Clara Tree Major play. Mrs. Jas. H. Rowland: shrubbery. J. E. Salathe: magazines. Antonio Scalzo: $5.00 for Christmas. Hector Scalzo: $5.00 for Christmas. Searcy & Pfaff, Ltd.: letter heads, checks and other printing. Jean Serio: barber chair. T. W. Sharp: $15.00. Mrs. John Shevnin: $4.95. D. H. Thorning: candy. Mrs. Geo. A. Tread well: magazines. J. T. Tudury: $1.00. M. W. Walker: boy scout uniforms. F. C. Walton: Christmas cards. Frank W. Weber: package of gifts. Dr. James Whitaker: shoes. Dr. Wombley: $1.00. O. F. Wyman: $1.00. A friend through Rapides Grocery Co.: candy and fruit. A friend: $1.00 for Christmas. Anonymous: candy suckers. 124 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

DONATIONS IN MEMORIAM

By In Memory of

Level Lodge No. 373 David Bach E. E. Sykes „ , J. M. Barrus Corinthian Lodge No. 190 ..Theo. H. Bernhardt E. E. Sykes _ Emmett H. Brown Hope Lodge No. 145. _ Joseph A. Chargols Corinthian Lodge No. 190 Augustus Craft Corinthian Lodge No. 190 ....Daniel B. Dart on Corinthian Lodge No. 190 Joseph C. Delsa Kosmos Lodge No. 171 „ .Adolphe Deutsche George A. Treadwell.... Carter Earhart Hiram Lodge No. 70 Mrs. Walter J. Falgout E. E. Sykes „ Mrs. E. F. Feldner T. "F. Mathes _ C. E. Fettis E. E. Sykes ...Mrs. Christine H. Frick Caddo Lodge No. 179 Lovell N. Gaunt E. E. Sykes Dr. W. D. Haas, Sr. Grand Master Nungesser Dr. W. D. Haas, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Ryan Daniel W. Holderith R. H. Brooks , Daniel W. Holderith E. E. Sykes Rudolph Latzko R. H. Brooks „ Rudolph Latzko M. L. Bath Rudolph Latzko Hiram Lodge No. 70 Dr. Abraham L. Levin Circle of 33° Grand Consistory Sylvan Levy GeoTge J. Ginsberg J. Martin Love E. E. Sykes J. Martin Love Kosmos Lodge No. 171 Charles Mattern Caddo Lodge No. 179 Karl F. McCoy Delhi Lodge No. 120 Wm. A. McKlnney Grand Master Nungesser A. B. Murray E. E. Sykes A. B. Murray Corinthian Lodge No. 190 ....Thomas Nilsen R. H. Brooks Horace R. Perez, Sr. E. E. Sykes Horace R. Perez, Sr. Grand Master Nungesser Horace R. Perez, Sr. Thomas Green „ Horace R. Perez, Sr. Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 59 Horace R. Perez, Sr. Sts. John Lodge No. 153 Horace R. Perez, Sr. George A. Treadwell William Pfaff OF THE STATE OP LOUISIANA 125

DONATIONS IN MEMORIAM—Continued

By In Memory of

George J. Ginsberg ~ L. O. Pittman Herman L. Midlo _ _ John Porobil E. E. Sykes _ Ed Ryan Kosmos Lodge No. 171 Charles Schlosser Franklin Lodge No. 57 Sam Serio George A. Treadwell Moise Steig, Sr. Grand Master Nungesser Mrs. Emil Sundbery Grand Master Nungesser ., Mrs. I. W. Sylvester R. H. Brooks Ira Weingrun George A. Treadwell. Ira Weingrun J. F. Johnson.... Ira Weingrun Charles Esnard ... Ira Weingrun Sts. John Lodge No. 153.. Ira Weingrun Corinthian Lodge No. 190 Robert G. H. Weiss Kosmos Lodge No. 171 Julius Weyler Frank A. Kruse.... Julius Weyler E. E. Sykes Mrs. Elizabeth Wirth Kosmos Lodge No. 171 .R. S. Wright

The number of these donations has increased this year to 57 as compared with 29 last year. Nearly half of these (27) were made, however, by E. E. Sykes, Grand Master Nungesser, Corinthian Lodge No. 190 and Kosmos Lodge No. 171. There were only 14 single donations, sixteen double, triple or quadruple donations being divided among 7 donors. It is to be hoped that this method of paying respect to the dead will continue to increase. Fraternally submitted, GEO. A. TREADWELL, Secretary-Treasurer.

REPOKT OF THE AUDITOR The Grand Lodge Auditor, M:W: Bro. George A. Treadwell, P. G. M., presented his report which was ordered printed in the proceedings. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Louisiana. In pursuance of my appointment by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, I have examined the statement of assets and liabilities of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana as at December 31, 1940 and the statements 126 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE of revenue and expense and surplus for the year then ended, have reviewed the system of internal control and the accounting procedures of the organization, and have examined or tested the accounting records and other supporting evidence, by methods and to the extent I deemed appropriate. In my opinion the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities and the related statements of revenue and expense and surplus present fairly the position of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana at Decem- ber 31, 1940 and the results of its operations for the year 1940, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. Fraternally submitted, GEORGE A. TREADWELL, Certified Public Accountant.

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

as at December 31, 1940

Assets

There was cash on hand and on deposit in bank of $ 38,769.49 There was invested in Grand Lodge bonds for the cemetery perpetual care fund $5,000.00, and for the cemetery special fund $16,500.00, at par, or 21,500.00 And in an United States Treasury bond for the latter fund, at par 1,000.00 And there was accrued interest receivable on the above of 282,19 There was due and receivable from office tenants $7,- 842.51 for rent and services, against which $1,500.00 is reserved for doubtful accounts, leaving a net of.... 6,342.51 And there were rents collected by the building managers and receivable from them of a net amount of 2,896.29 There was due and receivable from Masonic bodies $3,- 474.76 for rent, against which $776.81 is reserved for doubtful accounts, leaving a net of 2,697.95 And for back dues and assessments, $5,065.50 (of which $1,451.56 is for the Home for Children) and against which a reserve of $2,624.31 is carried, or a net of.- 2,441.19 And there was advanced to an employee 30.00 OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 127

The Gram! Lodge owned the following property: Land (including $251,116.79 added in revaluation) $ 450,000.00 Building 2,334,900.00 Furniture and fixtures 82,905.15 Equipment 8,816.52 Air conditioning plant 84,128.93

$2,960,750.60 Against which depreciation has been charged, as detailed hereinafter, of.... 581,082.41 Leaving a net value of 2,379,668.19 There were the following prepaid expenses : Insurance premiums chargeable against operations of 1941 and subsequent years $ 5,575.85 And commissions paid but chargeable against future rent collections 6,636.01 12,211.86 And there were deferred charges against future operations, comprised of bond discount and expenses, of 20,140.68

Making total assets of $2,487,980.35

Liabilities and Special Funds (Not including a disputed assessment of $8,192.85 for paving abutting the cemetery, and interest thereon) There was borrowed from the: Grand Consistory of Louisiana $ 42,500.00 Shreveport Consistory 42,500.00 Grand Chapter R. A. M 3,700.00

$ 88,700.00 And interest payable thereon of 296.00 The outstanding first mortgage 5% refunding bonds, of which $21,500.00 are owned by the Grand Lodge, totaled 1,022,800.00 And interest payable on them from September 1 to De- cember 31, 1940, was 17,046.68 There was payable to the Masonic Home for Children '. $ 11,315.88 And as collected from lodges 726.80 12,042.68 128 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

There were sundry accounts payable of—. 3,696.52 And there had been received from Lodges applicable to 1941 income 11,031.00

Making total liabilities of $1,155,612.88 So that the excess of the assets of the Grand Lodge over its liabilities (not including a net investment of $241,- 003.44 in the Masonic Home for Chil- dren and the value of unsold cemetery lots) was: Special Funds: For perpetual care of cemetery lots.... $ 4,834.05 The proceeds of sale of lots in cemetery No. 2, set aside for maintenance 20,993.30 Reserved from Grand Master's fund for January 1941 expenses 460.88 Reserved from Bulletin Board income 30.45 And sponsors' contributions to dinner to the Governor of Louisiana 769.65

Making total special funds of 27,088.33 General surplus 1,305,279.14

Or a total excess of assets over liabilities of $1,332,367.47 Condensed Statement of Assets and Liabilities The assets and liabilities are more tersely expressed and compared with those as at December 31, 1939, as follows:

Assets December 31, 1940 1939 Cash $ 38,769.49 $ 78,748.87 Investments, at par 22,782.19 53,700.52 Accounts receivable, net 14,407.94 16,838.08 Fixed assets, net after depreciation 2,379,668.19 2,335,827.97 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.... 32,352.54 41,569.12

$2,487,980.35 $2,526,684.56 Liabilities Accounts payable (not including disputed paving assessment and interest) $ 3,696.52 $ 2,791.65 Notes payable 88,700.00 88,700.00 First mortgage 5% refunding bonds.. 1,022,800.00 1,063,400.00 Accrued interest 17,342,68 17,726.67 Masonic Home for Children.... 12,042.68 12,699.70 OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 129

Deferred credits 11,031.00 8,581.00 Special funds and general surplus (not including investment in the Masonic Home for Children and unsold cemetery lots) 1,332,367.47 1,332,785.54

$2,487,980.35 $2,526,684.56 General Surplus The general surplus of $1,305,279.14, comparable with $1,308,179.12 as at December 31, 1939, is thus composed: Prior to 1940 1940 Total By appreciation of land $ 251,116.79 $ 251,116.79 Special assessment 617,939.33 $43,920.40 661,859.73 Other general surplus 776,643.78 2,038.27 778,682.05

$1,645,699.90 $45,958.67 $1,691,658.57 Less deficit from ouilding operations 337,520.78 48,858.65 386,379.43

$1,308,179.12 ($ 2,899.98) $1,305,279.14

Reserve for Depreciation The reserve for depreciation has been accumulated thus: Rate per As at As at annum Dec. 31,1939 1939 Dec. 31,1940 Building -. 1%% $455,043.86 $35,023.50 $490,067.36 Furniture and fixtures- 10 % 81,467.19 169.33 81,636.52 Equipment 10 % 4,716.65 455.43 5,172.08 Air conditioning plant 5 % 4,206.45 4,206.45

$541,227.70 $39,854.71 $581,082.41 Of the furniture and fixtures, $81,210.83, and of the equipment, $4,262.22 has been fully depreciated.

Revenue and Expense The revenue and expenses of the Grand Lodge for the year 1940 were as follows (sales of lots in cemetery No. 2 not included but credited to the cemetery fund): Operating Revenue: Budgeted Received Dues and degree fees receivable as at Dec. 31, 1939 $25,800.00 $26,200.49 Interment fees 600.00 590.00 Interest on cemetery fund investments 900.00 845.27 130 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Certificates 67.00 Diplomas ... 9.00 Sundry 100.00

$27,400.00 $27,711.76 Running Expenses: Budgeted Expended Salary Grand Secretary $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 Salaries, assistants to Grand Secretary 2,790.00 2,790.00 Salaries, Grand Lecturers 5,100.00 5,100.00 Grand Lodge session, 1940: Grand Tyler, Grand Organist and Grand Chaplain 90.00 90.00 Mileage and per diem 5,950.00 6,078.86 Printing proceedings ($2,055.74, less $97.80 sold) 2,000.00 1,957.94 Stationery and printing 200.00 243.52 Postage 550.00 627.56 Special relief 325.00 491.66 Grand Master's expenses ($1,350.00 less $199.66 unexpended previous year) 1,350.00 1,150.34 Grand Lecturers' expenses 950.00 979.05 Office, general and traveling expenses 1,600.00 1,676.72 Louisiana Relief Lodge 300.00 300.00 Masonic Employment Bureau 300.00 300.00 Service Committee 100.00 63.40 Code Committee 100.00 105.00 Foreign Correspondence Committee 100.00 100.00 Social Security taxes 475.00 354.22 Sales tax , 50.00 67.50 •Cemetery maintenance 1,900.00 1,988.76 Grand Secretaries' Conference expense 150.00 147.01 Bad debts (Lodges) 760.45 Miscellaneous 101.63

$27,380.00 $28,473.62 Discount on purchases 10.13

Net running expenses $28,463.49 Net excess of running expenses over revenue $ 751.73 Special $2.00 assessment 43,920.40

$43,168.67 Net building income, before interest and depreciation 46,092.78

Net income Grand Lodge, before interest and depreciation.. $89,261.45 OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 131

Interest charges, net 55,096.72 Net income before depreciation $34,164.73 Depreciation of fixed assets 39,854.71 Net excess of expenses over income $ 5,689.98 Add: profit on bonds purchased - 2,790.00 Net excess of expense over income and profit on bonds $ 2,899.98 •Applying interment fees and interest on investments, the expense for cemetery maintenance was $553.49 more than the income as compared with a net income of $241.97 in 1939. This was by reason of lessened interest receipts on a smaller investment of funds. Comparison of Revenue and Expense with Previous Year The running expenses for 1940 were $110.16 more than for 1939, while the revenues were $1,773.72 less. The following items contributed to this result: Revenue Decreases in Grand Lodge revenue: 1940 1939 Donation returned by Tulane Square $ 1,000.00 $1,000.00 Interest on investments! .:... $ 845.27 1,534.49 689.22 Sundry ~:...^ 60.21 60.21 Interment fees 590.00 620.00 30.00 Certificates and diplomas 76.00 80.00 4.00

$1,783.43 Increase in Grand Lodge revenue: Dues and degree fees $26,200.49 $26,190.78 $ 9.71

$27,711.76 $29,485.48 $1,773.72 Expenses Increases in Grand Lodge expenses 1940 1939 Bad debts (lodges) $ 760.45 ? 760.45 Printing proceedings 1,957.94 $ 1,599.48 358.46 Grand Secretaries' Conference expense 147.01 147.01 Grand Lodge mileage and per diem 6,078.86 5,954.42 124.44 Miscellaneous 101.63 101.63 Committee on Foreign Corre- spondence 100.00 100.00 Postage 627.56 539.06 88.50 Cemetery maintenance 1,988.76 1,912.52 76.24 Office, general, and traveling expenses 1,676.72 1,604.64 72.08 132 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Special relief 491.66 420.00 71.66 Stationery and printing 243.52 217.58 25.94 Grand Lecturers expenses 979.05 967.81 11.24 Sales tax 67.50 59.52 7.98

$1,945.63 Decreases in Grand Lodge expenses: Rent $ 1,500.00 $1,500.00 Grand Master's expenses $ 1,150.34 1,312.91 162.57 Social Security taxes 354.22 462.19 107.97 Service Committee 68.40 108.13 44.73 Code Committee 105.00 124.50 19.50

$1,834.77 Unchanged expenses 11,580.00 11,580.00

$28,473.62 $28,362.76 $ 110.86 Less discounts on purchases 10.13 9.43 .70

$28,463.49 $28,353.33 $ 110.16 Building Income and Expenses The operations of the building resulted as. follows: Income Rent: Gross rentals, stores and offices $130,406.47 Less, rental commissions 1,555.76

Net rentals, stores and offices $128,850.71 Auditorium and spot light 196.50 Lodge rooms 19,021.50

Net rentals $148,068.71 Sales of electricity and steam 336.00 Public telephone 151.69 Miscellaneous 365.40

Total income $148,921.80

Expenses Managing and clerical salaries $ 4,915.00 Wages 35,445.98 Supplies 6,736.56 Electricity 7,900.45 Fuel 2,391.93 OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 133

Water 509.49 Elevator expense 392.19 Lamps 636.54 General maintenance (since Oct. 1, 1940) 1,427.72 Repairs, alterations and replacements 8,985.22 Stationery, printing and postage 32.75 Insurance and bond premiums 3,811.32 Board of Directors meetings 513.93 Taxes, city and state 20,043.38 Social Security taxes 1,216.08 Sales Tax 755.36 Advertising 184.81 Office expense 92.92 Telephones 78.75 Sign maintenance . 180.00 Bad debts 2,490.94 Air conditioning operation, estimated 2,923.08 Miscellaneous 757.80 Tax program and refinancing 749.10

$103,171.30 Less discounts on purchases 342.28 Net operating expenses before depreciation 102,829.02 Net income before interest and depreciation 146,092.78 Interest, etc.: First mortgage bonds $49,570.67 Borrowed money ($2,702.20, less $850.00 reduction for 1939) 1,852.20 Income tax paid at source 60.76 Amortization of bond discount and expense 3,613.09 55,096.72 Net excess of expenses, before depreciation, over income ..' $ 9,003.94 Depreciation 39,854.71 Net excess of expenses, including depreciation and interest, over income : $ 48,858.65 Comparison of Building Operations with Previous Year The building operations are thus summarized in comparison with 1939: Increase or 1940 1939 Decrease* Gross rents, stores and offices.... $130,406.47 $138,215.13 $ 7,808.66* Less rental commissions 1,555.76 848.23 707.53

Net rentals, stores and offices $128,850.71 $137,366.90 $ 8,516.19* 134 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Auditorium 196.50 360.00 163.50* Masonic 19,021.50 21,823.34 2,801.84*

Net rentals $148,068.71 $159,550.24 $11,481.53* Other income 853.09 5,356.34 4,503.25*

Total income $148,921.80 $164,906.58 $15,984.78* Operating expenses, before depreciation 102,829.02 89,761.12 13,067.90

Net income before interest and depreciation $ 46,092.78 $ 75,145.46 $29,052.68* Interest, etc 55,096.72 49,571.95 5,524.77

Net income before depreciation ($ 9,003.94) $ 25,573.51 $34,577.45* Depreciation 39,854.71 35,623.26 4,231.45

Net excess of expenses, including interest and depreciation over income $ 48,858.65 $ 10,049.75 $38,808.90 The building operations as set forth above, are expressed in terms of percentages to total income in the following statement: Net Rentals: 1940 1939 General ; 86.52% 83.52% Masonic 12.90 13.23

89.42% 96.75% Other income 58 3.25

Total income 100.00% 100,00% Operating expenses, before depreciation 69.05 54.43

Net income, before interest and depreciation 30.95% 45.57% Interest 36.99 30.06

Net income before depreciation (6.04%) 15.51% Depreciation 26.76 21.60

Net excess of expenses, including depreciation and interest, over income 32.80% 6.09% OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 135

Comparison of Building Expenses with Two Previous Years It will be seen that the building expenses increased $13,067.90 in comparison with 1939. They increased $7,903.69 as compared with 1938. The following is a comparative statement for the three years: 1940 1939 1938 Managing and clerical expenses 4,915.00 $ 4,390.00 $ 4,390.00 Wages 35,445.98 33,216.08 32,673.15 Supplies 6,736.56 6,274.82 7,377.81 Electricity 7,900.45 8,481.06 8,405.76 Fuel 2,391.93 1,658.91 1,683.59 Water 509.49 628.12 620.76 Elevator expense 392.19 65.35 292.04 Lamps 636.54 635.08 708.06 General maintenance (since Oct. 1, 1940) 1,427.72 Repairs, alterations and replacements 8,985.22 6,618.49 9,701.70 Stationery, printing and postage.... 32.75 72.24 189.38 Insurance and bond premiums 3,811.32 3,764.30 4,394.24 Board of Directors meetings 513.93 464.36 343.47 Taxes, city and state 20,043.38 20,043.38 19,478.38 Social security taxes 1,216.08 1,389.85 1,102.15 Sales tax 755.36 115.16 197.28 Advertising 184.81 Bad debts 2,490.94 1,300.00 2,957.12 Tax program and refinancing 749.10 Miscellaneous 1,109.47 780.79 637.42 Air conditioning, estimated 2,923.08

$103,171.30 $89,897.99 $95,152.31 Less discounts on purchases.. 342.28 136.87 226.98

$102,829.02 $89,761.12 $94,925.33 The increase of $13,068.90 in expenses as compared with 1939 is comprised in the main of the following: Air conditioning operations $ 2,923.08 Wages and general maintenance 3,657.62 Repairs, alterations and replacements 2,366.73 Bad debts 1,190.94 Tax program and refinancing 749.10 Sales tax 640.20 Managing and clerical "expenses 525.00 Supplies 461.74 $12,514.41 136 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Return on Investment in Property The total investment in property as carried on the books is $2,- 960,750.60. The return for the year on this investment, in percentages, in comparison with the previous year, was: 1940 1939 Total income 5.03% 5.73% Expenses 3.47 3.12

Net income before interest and depreciation 1.56% 2.61% Interest 1.86 1.72

Net income before depreciation ( .30%) .89% Depreciation 1.35 1.24

Net excess of expenses, including interest and depreciation, over income 1.65% .35%

NEW RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION No. 1 By R. W. SMITH, Junior Warden Louisiana Lodge No. 102. Whereas, The printing of long resolutions introduced in the Grand Lodge and put in the printed bound proceedings constitute a noticeable item of expense. And Whereas, The details of such resolutions are immaterial to the record unless same are favorably voted upon by this Grand Lodge. Therefore, Be It Resolved, That beginning with the 1941 proceedings, the Grand Secretary be directed to print a resolution in full only once in the proceedings, and that in referring to it afterward in said proceedings it be done only by number, instead of recopying it, except that any resolution NOT ADOPTED shall not be printed in full in the proceedings. Resolutions NOT ADOPTED shall be referred to in the proceedings by No. and title only. Received and referred to Committee on Masonic Law and Juris- prudence. (ADOPTED. See Page 176) . If: RESOLUTION No. 2 By LEONHARD N. GOLL, Past Master, America Lodge No. 407. I hereby propose that Section 1 of Article XI of the General Regu- lations of the Grand Lodge be amended to reap as follows: "Section 1. A Master Mason, who shall live in the vicinity of a Lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge for a space of one OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 137 year, and who shall be able to pay the dues required by said Lodge, must apply for affiliation within the said one year, unless he be a member in good standing in a Lodge in some other jurisdiction. In the event he does not apply for affiliation within the said one year, or, if he applies for affiliation within the said one year and is rejected, he shall not be allowed to visit, to assist at any of the public ceremonies and processions of the Order, be entitled to Masonic "burial or to receive relief for himself or family from the Charity Funds of the Order." Received and referred to Committee on Masonic Law and Juris- prudence. (Redrafted by Committee, then ADOPTED as redrafted. See Pages 170, 175, 176) RESOLUTION No. 3 By D. PETER LAGUENS, Jr., Grand Secretary. I hereby propose that Article I, Section 1 of the General Regula- tions of the Grand Lodge be amended to read as follows: "Section 1. Each Annual Grand Communication shall be held in New Orleans, on the second Monday of March of each year, and so soon as a quorum for ordinary business shall appear to be present, the Grand Lodge shall be opened for business. Should there no •quorum present, the Presiding Officer shall call off the Grand Lodge from day to day, until a quorum is formed. This Grand Lodge may by Resolution in Annual Communication assembled change the dates of the convening of the Annual Grand Communication for the following year." Received and referred to Committee on Masonic Law and Juris- prudence. (ADOPTED as AMENDED. See Page 171) RESOLUTION No. 4 By JULIUS O. HEDT, Grand Steward. To repeal and nullify Edict No. 7, Page 223, Code of 1933. Received and referred to Committee on Masonic Law and Juris- prudence. (NOT ADOPTED. See Page 171) RESOLUTION No. 5 By JULIUS O. HBDT, Grand Steward. To discontinue printing of Edict No. 1—Ballot, subdivision, reconsideration, Page 18 of 1933 Code. Received and referred to Committee on Masonic Law and Juris- prudence. (NOT ADOPTED. See Page 171) 138 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

RESOLUTION No. 6 By JULIUS O. HEDT, Grand Steward. To regulate Masonic Home Coming dates. Received and referred to Committee on Masonic Law and Juris- prudence. (NOT ADOPTED. See Page 171)

RESOLUTION No. 7. By C. BEASLEY, Grand Sword Bearer. I propose to amend Section 3 of Article IV of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana by adding Sections 4 and 5: Section 4. In case of a vacancy in the office of either one of the Grand Lecturers during the recess of the Grand Lodge for any cause whatsoever, the Grand Master shall not fill the said vacancy, and thereafter there shall be only one Grand Lecturer. Section 5. In case either one of the Grand Lecturers, Jesse A. Taylor or Thurlow W. Parish, should be re-elected to the office of Grand Lecturer and should decline to accept the office, there shall only be one Grand Lecturer. Received and referred to Committee on Masonic Law and Juris- prudence. (Referred to 1942 Grand Communication. See Page 171)

RESOLUTION No. 8 By C. BEASLEY, Grand Sword Bearer. I propose to amend Section 1 of Article II of the General Regula- tions by adding the following: Section 1. In case of a vacancy in the office of either one of the Grand Lecturers for any cause whatsoever during the recess of the Grand Lodge, the Grand Master shall not fill the said vacancy. Received and referred to Committee on Masonic Law and Juris- prudence. (ADOPTED. See Pages 171, 172)

RESOLUTION No. 9 By HIRAM LYLES, W:M: Magnolia Lodge No. 271, and Z. R. BROOKS, W:M: Rosepine Lodge No. 290. To reinstate Masons over 65 years of age, who are presently suspended N. P. D., for two dollars. OP THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 139

Received and referred to Committee on Masonic Law and Juris- prudence and Audit and Accounts. (NOT ADOPTED. See Page 172) * * * A Eesolution by Brothers Koy L. Berry, C. A. Fortenberry of Baton Eouge 372, and Brother John W. Felps of Capitol 399 was read. A motion not to receive was adopted.

REPOET OF THE GRAND LECTURERS The reports of Brothers Thurlow W. Parish and Jesse A. Taylor were received and ordered printed in the proceedings. The report of Brother Parish was read by W: Brother Paul A. Martin, D. D. G. M., 1st Masonic District. "Another year has come and gone and with our Fraternity in North Louisiana, it has been a very active one. Nearly all of our Lodges have received a liberal share of new applications, these applications coming from the very best material in the land. This is evidence of a permanent and lasting growth and insures the prosperity of our Lodges for the future. Interest in our Esoteric work for the past year has been very noticeable. I have issued a larger number of new Certificates for the year 1940 than for any previous year. The Brethren in the Lodges are studying the Esoteric work as well as its symbolic meaning and, as a result, degree work has undergone a marked improvement. Our re-instatements and affiliations have kept well in line with the progress of the other branches of our Fraternity. It is a pleasure to me to report that the best assistance and cooperation has been given me during the year. My Certificate Masons in the various Lodges have contributed liberally of their time and ability in bringing the work up to a very high standard. They have been invaluable in their assistance to me. The future of our Fraternity really looks bright and promising. There has been a marked improvement in times and conditions among the people everywhere and, as a result, those who desire to join our Fraternity are better able to do so from a financial standpoint. I have been asked a great many times concerning our oldest Cer- tificated Masons, those who were certified by Bro. W. M. Baker, former Grand Lecturer. No record having been kept then, as we have now, I am unable to say who is the senior in point of service. How- ever, we now have: Bros. G. W. Gaines and R. C. Leaves, of Tallulah Lodge No. 308; Bro. W. R. Fogle, of Minden Lodge No. 51; 140 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GHAND LODGE

P:G:M: Phillip Lieber, of Shreveport Lodge No. 115; Bros. J. S. Cooper and C, K. Ray, of "Vivian Lodge No. 314; P:G:M: H. B. Conner, of Concordia Lodge No. 305. These Brethren were Certified in the early 1900's and have proven their love for Masonry by keeping their Certificates alive and working for the interest of the Fraternity at all times. I will add that my two oldest Certificated Masons are: Bro. W. A. McLees, of W. H. Booth Lodge No. 380; P:G:M: Robt. H. Brooks, of Ruston Lodge No. 106. I regret my inability to fill my dates with the New Orleans Lodges last month but, after all, this is only one time out of my years of service, that I have failed to do so. Forgive me, Brethren, and we will all try to do better in the future. With deepest appreciation and many thanks to all who have contributed to my assistance during the past year, I can say only, "I thank you," and hope that you may be able to continue to help me in the future. With kindest fraternal regards, I am," THURLOW W. PARISH, Grand Lecturer.

Brother Taylor was present, but his report was read by the Grand Secretary. "The whirling wheel of time, in its ceaseless flight has brought us to the end of another Masonic year and another session of the Grand Lodge, and it becomes my duty to impart to this body an accounting of my stewardship on the office of Grand Lecturer for the year 1940. In making this, my twenty-fifth annual report, I am reminded that it seems but a short time since I assumed my duties, but as each year passes I find in my heart only those thoughts which bring to my mind the pleasure that has been mine in serving you for such a long time as your Grand Lecturer. In these twenty-five years it has been my privilege to work with many Masons in many different Masonic lodges, and with a heart full of gratitude I wish to report that with very few exceptions my work seems to have been appreciated, and I like to feel that the brethren have profited by my humble efforts. As I have stated on a previous occasion, I have left undone a lot of things I should have done, and have perhaps done a lot of things I should not have done, the continued support of you good brethren therefore fills me with a sense of obligation, and the many unmerited honors that have been bestowed on me fill me with a sense of overflowing gratitude. A sweeter and richer heritage could not be asked by any man. In my official capacity I have tried always to maintain the honesty and in- OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 141 tegrity so essential to good Masonic conduct, to teach the work thoroughly and to exemplify it in my daily life as well as in the lodge. I am deeply thankful to those brethren who have been of such great assistance to me. I wish to particularly thank those certificate Masons, and other brethren who have so ably assisted. Peace and harmony prevail, and I trust always will, in all the lodges I represent and have visited. I have made the usual number of visits to the lodges outside the city of New Orleans, but owing to illness over which I had no control, I was unable to take up my work with the New Orleans brethren in January as I have done in past years, instruct and refresh them in the three symbolic degrees, and to our Most Worshipful Grand Master and the Certificate Associa- tion of New Orleans, together with the committee on work, my humble thanks for carrying on this work in my absence. In bringing this report to a close, I wish to express my thanks and appreciation to all those good brethren who have been so solicit- ious for my well being and to assure you that each kind act and kind thought accorded me, have been but additional stones in the spiritual buildings we are erecting here on earth." Most sincerely submitted, JESSE A. TAYLOR, Grand Lecturer.

REPORT OF LOUISIANA RELIEF LODGE No. 1 The W: Master of Louisiana Relief Lodge, W: Brother Louis T. Walsdorf, made his report, which was received and ordered printed in the proceedings. * * * During this past, or first, year of my administration of the affairs of your Relief Lodge, I have conducted 17 funerals and made about 200 calls to homes and hospitals. I had some very distressing cases which took considerable time and patience. In my number of years in relief work I have not known of an official visit from the Grand Master until December 22, 1940, when M:W: Grand Master J. Chris Nungesser visited us officially. We wiMse happy to have had the honor of his presence and look forward ta future visits. At this meeting we held the election and installation of officers for the ensuing year. At the beginning of the year it was suggested by R:W: Bro. T>. Peter Laguens, Jr., that Louisiana Relief Lodge create a blood donor list. The Grand Master gave his consent to circularize the lodges of the City of New Orleans for volunteers. I assigned this work to Bros. John A. Thomas, Chas. E. McHale and Bdw. E. Mercadal. It is our hope that in due time we can complete this work and thereby render service when needed. 142 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GEAND LODGE

We have extended relief to many who were in need and in dis- tress. We have to refuse to endorse checks but we make every effort to extend help. The officers are very efficient and never refuse to make calls when called upon. All of our meetings are well attended. We appreciate the presence and counsel of all those who attend and assist. In August of last year R:W: Bro. Horace R. Perez, Sr., Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge was called away. His death was untimely and Masonry in general and Louisiana Relief Lodge in particular suffered a great loss. The lodge ordered a resolution to be drawn and presented to his loved ones which was done by a committee consisting of P:G:M: E. E. Sykes, Chas B. McHale, Senior Warden, and Edw. E. Mercadal, Junior Warden. During August, 1939, we appealed to the Constituent Lodges for donations and the response was gratifying. If such an appeal is necessary again this year, we hope that we will receive the same response. Fraternally submitted, LOUIS T. WALSDORF, Worshipful Master. Brother Walsdorf was given a rising vote of thanks. * * * The Mileage and Per Diem Committee announced that they would pay mileage and per diem immediately after the close of the Grand Lodge on Tuesday night. EEPOET OF COMMITTEE ON WORK AND RETURNS OP LODGES U. D. M:W: Brother W. D. Haas, Jr., chairman, stated that his committee had nothing to report. REPORT OP SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON BURIAL PLACES OP PAST GRAND MASTERS Report received, recommendation approved, and ordered printed in the proceedings. Your Committee on Past Grand Masters Graves has done little this year as far as concrete results are concerned, however we have the following report to make. R:W: Bro. McMillan of the Cemetery Committee has had a new marble slab with proper marking erected in the Girod Street Cemetery to the memory of Brother John H. Hol- land, Grand Master for many years. There should be a marker on this slab to P. G. M. Dudley whose remains were placed in the tomb before Bro. Holland, also Bro. Frymier. We request this be done. I

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Possibly by perusing minutes of the French lodges we may find some definite data. Written in French, will take some time but Bro. Magne has said he would make the attempt if desired. In order to exhaust methods of inquiry we recommend that the Grand Lodge expend as much as the sum of $10.00 for advertising for descendants or heirs of the four Grand Masters, Soulie, Garcia, Feraud and Lemonnier. We have the following data on them, viz.:

Garcia April 20, 1940 visited Red Church Cemetery, Destrehan, and found, after careful search a marble tablet bearing data, "wife of Felix Garcia, died in 1833." All records destroyed by fire in 1878. Went to Red Church Cemetery account Mr. E. A. Garcia of New Orleans said Felix Garcia was his grand uncle. Could not give burial place but M. C. Soniat might. Mr. Soniat said, thought Felix Garcia might be buried in Red Church Cemetery as once he found an iron cross with name Garcia on same and stuck it in ground where found. All this, account Garcia came from St. Charles and Jefferson Par- ishes. It is fair to assume Felix Garcia buried in Red Church Ceme- tery. Proceedings I860, page 139, P. G. M. Todd submitted Resolution reappointing Committee on Resolutions account death P. G. M.'s Preaux and Garcia. Preaux died in 1859 we know, and roster Grand Lodge Grand Masters shows Felix Garcia living in 1859, but dead in 1860. Soulie Unable so far to find data on P. G. M. Soulie or his death, except he was not a D. G. M. or G. Warden at any time and that he was member Perseverance No. 4 and died before 1845. Although P. G. M. Fellows in his P. IT. Roster claims in 1888 that Soulie was of P. TJ. No. 1. Feraud Families of P. G. M. Feraud and Lemonnier so far have not given any data since last report although we have called on them. We feel that Feraud is in the Howe>-Feraud tomb in St. Louis No. 1, although W. P. A. record said J. H. Feraud in St. Louis No. 2 but cannot find any location there. Mr. Henry L. Feraud of this city says his grandfather and father are in St. Louis No. 1, Howe^Feraud tomb. Unable to say if his great grandfather was buried there.

Lemonnier As to Yves Lemonnier, Mr. Ray, Record Keeper of St. Louis No. 1 says buried there June 8, 1832, died in Pascagoula, Miss., which agrees 144 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE with Stanley Arthur's record. Cannot locate any Lemonnier tomb in No. 1. This name was on No. 2 and remains moved to No. 3, but cannot trace transfer of Yves L»emonnier. Fraternally, E. B. SYKES, Chairman. FRANK MAGNE. EEPOKT OF COMMITTEE ON WORK AND RETURNS OF CHARTERED LODGES Received and ordered printed in the proceedings. The Committee on Work and Returns of Chartered Lodges made its usual examination of the work and returns of 246 Lodges in the State and find same to be correct, with few exceptions, which corrections have been made and these Lodges notified by the Grand Secre- tary. The following Lodges were very lax in sending in their returns: St. Helena No. 96, Harrisonburg No. 110, Anacoco No. 147, Kosmos No. 171, Pleasant Hill No. 230, Bernice No. 239, Conly No. 241, Miller- ton No. 245, Holly Springs No. 247, Mitchell No. 252, Oak Grove No. 284, Zwolle No. 302, Olla No. 303, Slidell No. 311, Carrietta No. 312, Michael Dempsey No. 327, Glenmora No. 356, Kisatchie Union No. 379 and Many No. 411.

Lodges Failing to Make Returns White Castle No. 257. Country Lodges Showing Gains Humble Cottage No. 19, St. Albans No. 28, Feliciana No. 31, St. James No. 47, Olive No. 52, Union Fraternal No. 53, Mt. Gerizim No. 54, Franklin No. 57, Mt. Vernon No. 83, Milford No. 117, Mackey No. 122, Liberty No. 123, Hope No. 145, Silent Brotherhood No. 146, Anacoco No. 147, Eastern Star No. 151, Aurora No. 193, Doric No. 205, N. H. Bray No. 208, Keystone No. 213, Landmark No. 214, Pecan Grove No. 222, Grangeville No. 231, Crowley No. 243, Center No. 244, Winnsboro No. 246, Holly Springs No. 247, Kentwood No. 248, Jennings No. 249, Mitchell No. 252, Toro No. 253, Progressive No. 262, Atkins No. 256, Melville No. 268, Benefield No. 270, De Ridder No. 271, Boyce No. 273, Oberlin No. 274, Rosemary No. 278, Jonesboro No. 280, R. M. Crowson No. 281, Yellow Pine No. 282, Cheneyville No. 286, Pine Grove No. 288, Rosepine No. 290, Olla No. 303, Gibsland No. 304, Rapides No. 306, Assumption No. 307, Tensas No. 309, Rayne No. 313, Pelican No. 318, Noble No. 320, Middle Creek No. 321, Ida No. 324, Sun No. 336, Zona fJo. 337, Pitkin No. 338, Robeline No. 344, Springfield No. 348, Elton No. 349, Glenmora No. 356, Hodge No. 363, Vinton No. 364, Crowville No. 370, Kisatchie Union No. 379, Clarks No. 382, Graham Surghnor OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 145

No. 383, Martin McClanahan No. 384, Ferriday No. 390, Saline No. 392, Capitol No. 399, Calcasieu No. 400, Cedar Grove No. 403, Istrouma No. 414, Alco No. 416, Square and Compass No. 417, Queensborough No. 418, West Monroe No. 419. New Orleans Lodges Showing Gains Polar Star No. 1, Germania No. 46, Mt. Moriah No. 59, Osiris No. 300, Invincible No. 361, Galileo-Mazzini No. 368, Ionic No. 374, Trinity No. 375, Paul M. Schneidau No. 391, Isis No. 406, Wm. D. White No. 408, Daylight No. 412, Theo. Roosevelt No. 415 and Lee E. Thomas No. 421. Charters Forfeited During the course of the year the Grand Master found it advisable to direct the District Deputy Grand Master to take up the charters of the following Lodges: Dodson No. 289, Calvin No. 347 and Atlanta No. 366, due to their inability to function. This Committee therefore recommends that the action of the Grand Master be sustained and fhat these charters be declared forfeited as of February 3rd, 1941. Statistical report relative to the membership is as follows: State of Louisiana Degrees Conferred: Entered Apprentice 641 Fellowcraft 586 Master Mason . . 585

Total Degrees Conferred 1,812 Membership on Rolls December 31st, 1939 20,629 Gains: Master Masons .r 585 Affiliated 192 Reinstated 382 Corrections 97

Total Gains 1,256 Losses: Deaths 405 Demitted 306 Dropped .• 49 Suspensions 785 Expelled 2 Corrections '. 56

Total Losses 1,603 Net Loss over State 347

Membership on Rolls December 31st, 1940 20,282 146 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GBAND LODGE

City of New Orleans Number of Members in New Orleans Dec. 31st, 1939 5,941 Gains: Master Masons 127 Affiliations 21 Reinstatements _ 62 Corrections 14

Total Gains 224 Losses: Died 143 Demitted 50 Dropped 22 Suspended 143 Corrections 2

Total Losses 360 Net Loss for the Year 136

Number of Members in New Orleans December 31st, 1940 5,805 In conclusion the Committee wishes to thank the Grand Secretary, Bro. D. Peter Laguens, Jr., and Brother C. P. Scherer, assistant to the Grand Secretary, for the co-operation given us in our work. Fraternally submitted, MAX B. BLANCHAKD, Chairman. LOUIS HTJFFT, ERNEST W. JONES, P. C. GOLDENBERG, LOUIS E. OSTER.

KEPOKT OP MASONIC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. M. W. Bro. Edwin F. Gayle, P. G. M., President of the Founda- tion, made the following report which was received and ordered printed in the proceedings. It is my pleasure to report the activity of the Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc., during the past year. Loans have been extended and assistance given to the following students in attendance at the schools indicated during the period ending December 31, 1940: Frank L. Ayers, Louisiana Polytechnic Institute; Gretchen C. Mor- rison, Southwestern Louisiana Institute; James Pomeroy, Dewey E. OP THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 14?

Straley, D. Fenwick Bain, Burdette E. Trichel and William E. Carlson, Louisiana State University; Billy Britton at Southeastern Louisiana College; Ruth E. Albrecht and Caroline B. Albrecht, Newcomb College. The total amount disbursed for account of assistance to these students, was 1,077.00. The total loans outstanding prior to January 1, 1940; amounted to the sum of $2,710.00, so that there is at this time outstanding in loans to students the full sum of $3,787.00. It is interesting to note that some of the students are beginning to repay the loans made them. Among those making repayments during 1940 are Helen E. Reed, Ernest Lee Sumrall and Mary McDowell Wilkie, who have paid in full the amount loaned them by the Founda- tion. There is increased interest being displayed in the good work being done by the Masonic Educational Foundation and there is a grow- ing number of inquiries from persons intending to make bequests for the purpose of assisting young boys and girls in securing an education. It is with great pleasure that I announce that during the current year Mrs. Ida M. Looney has donated the sum of $3,750.00, the interest on which is to be given to deserving students to assist them in obtain- ing an education. This fund is to be known as the "John T. Monroe Fund" and there is every indication that this will be added to in the future by the liberal donor. The reports of the Secretary and Treasurer are attached hereto and may be read with interest by the members of the Craft. It is my earnest hope that the membership in Louisiana will lose no opportunity to mention the fact that the Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc., is an agency through which Masons or others who are inclined to make donations or bequests for the purpose of lending aid toward the education of young men and women, regardless of their affiliation or connection with the Masonic Order, may do so. Mrs. Looney, whose bequest is noted above, specified that her fund be administered for the benefit of the boys and girls in the Masonic Home at Alexandria. I am pleased to note that since the first of the year, the Executors of the Estate of Frank A. Tucker, and his wife, May Whisler Tucker, have made another distribution under the last will and testament of Brother Tucker, in the sum of $2,400.00, which brings the total amount derived from the Tucker Estate to the sum of $43,000.00. The Board of Directors of the Masonic Educational Foundation administers the Tucker fund in accordance with the instructions left by Brother Tucker and will administer the John T. Monroe Fund established by Mrs. Ida M. Looney, in accordance with her instruc- 148 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE tions. Any donor or persons making a bequest can give instructions with reference thereto which will be strictly carried out by the Board of Directors. Respectfully submitted, EDWIN F. 6AYLE, President, Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc.

Report of Secretary Receipts: From Mrs. Ida M. Looney to establish the "John T. Monroe Fund," Dec. 31, 1940 $3,750.00 $3,750.00 Interest on Treasury Bonds $ 546.25 Interest on Homestead stock 802.50 1,349.75 Payment on Loans: Helen E. Reed $ 125.00 Helen E. Reed, overpayment 2.00 Ernest Lee Sumrall 180.00 Mary McDowell Wilkie 100.00 407.00

Total paid to Treasurer $5,506.75 Loans outstanding, prior to Jan. 1, 1940 $2,710.00 Authorized and advanced during 1940 1,077.00 Total to Dec. 31, 1940 $3,787.00 Received from students 1940 407.00

Total loans outstanding December 31, 1940. $3,380.00 D. PETER LAGUENS, Jr., Secretary. Report of Treasurer Balance in bank January 1, 1940 $ 402.60 Received from Secretary Jan. 1st to Dec. 31, 1940 5,506.75

Total cash debit $ 5,909.35 OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 149

Disbursements 1940 Jan. 25—F. L. Ayres and L. P. I. Loan $ 115.00 Jan. 25—Gretchen C. Morrisson and S. L. I. Loan 100.00 Jan. 25—James M. Pomeroy and L. S. U. Loan.... 75.00 Jan. 25—Dewey E. Straley and L. S. U. Loan.... 100.00 Jan. 25—D. Penwick Bain and L. S. U. Loan 75.00 Jan. 25—Burdette E. Trichel and L. S. U. Loan.. 50.00 Jan. 30—Helen E. Read a/c overpayment 2.00 Feb. 8—William E. Carlson and L. S. XL Loan.... 90.00 May 9—Billy Britten and S. E. L. C. Loan 55.00 Sept. 7—Dewey E. Straley and L. S. TJ. Loan.... 100.00 Sept. 7—D. Fenwick Bain and L. S. U. Loan.... 75.00 Sept. 7—Burdette E. Trichel and L. S. U. Loan... 50.00 Sept. 7—Ruth E. Albrecht and Newcomb Loan 50.00 Sept. 7—Carolyn B. Albrecht and Newcomb Loan 50.00 Sept. 19—William E. Carlson and L. S. V. Loan.... 90.00 Exchange charge by bank .77 Total disbursements —• $ 1,077.77

Balance in Whitney Bank (head office) Dec. 31, 1940 $ 4,831.58 U. S. Treasury Bonds $19,000.00 Homestead Stock 21,600.00 $40,600.00

Total cash and securities, December 31, 1940 $45,431.58 U. W. MCMILLAN, Treasurer.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE The Chairman of your Committee on Foreign Correspondence has been appointed by the Grand Master to complete the work begun by our beloved Brother Rudolph Latzko, who passed to the Great Beyond during the past year. I have availed myself of notes and memoranda left by Brother Latzko, in preparing the report and have made as little change as possible, so that this report is in a great measure the re^ port that would have been made by Brother Latzko had he been here to maks the report himself. Mexico is our nearest neighbor on the South and the Grand Lodge of Louisiana has led all other Grand Lodges of the United States in the recognition of the several Grand Lodges of Mexico. At one time there were only two Grand Lodges in Mexico, the Grand Lodge Valle 150 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE de Mexico and the York Grand Lodge, both of which claimed concur- rent jurisdiction over the whole of the United States of Mexico and both were recognized by Louisiana. This recognition was based on the principle that where there are two Grand Lodges in a jurisdiction and neither of the Grand Lodges object, recognition may be extended to both. There was a rather heated controversy at one time, both in Louisiana and in Texas, as to which of these Grand Lodges should be recognized. In 1921 Grand Master Hollis H. Bain visited Mexico with a committee with a view to determining which Grand Lodge was entitled to recognition and made a report to the Grand Lodge in that year and as a result the York Grand Lodge was recognized in preference to the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico. As above stated, subsequently both Grand Lodges were recognized and when the Lodges constituting the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico decided to break up and form a Grand Lodge in each State of the United States of Mexico, Louisiana and Kentucky took a leading part in recognizing the newly constituted Grand Lodges. Masonry in Mexico is now on the same basis as Masonry in the United States; that is, each Mexican State has its separate Grand Lodge whose jurisdiction is limited to the State in which it is located. The York Grand Lodge is, of course, an exception to this and still claims jurisdiction and has Lodges in many of the different States of Mexico. Some of the Mexican Grand Lodges have entered a protest against this infringement on their jurisdiction but as a general rule, no objection is raised as the York Grand Lodge draws its membership largely from English speaking residents of Mexico. The following translation from the October, 1938, issue of "Sim- bolo", official organ of the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico, is worthy of reproduction: "The first National Masonic Congress was held at Monterrey in 1925, when 8 Grand Lodges signed on December 30th a covenant in- corporating the 'National Masonic Confederation of Regular Grand Lodges.' This Confederation did not forge ahead until the 4th meeting at Tampico in 1934. After Tampico, Veracruz became the meeting place until 1938. Since, it is in Mexico City. At the Tampico meeting 12 Grand Lodges incorporated the present National Masonic Confed- eration of Regular Grand Lodges of the United Mexican States." Its purpose is to stimulate the relations between these Grand Lodges and Foreign Masonic Powers, to foster the growth of the institution by the lawful establishment of Lodges and Grand Lodges and carry out statistical work that will enable them to report in proper form on the situation of Symbolic Masonry in Mexico. The Council is NOT vested with the authorities of a Masonic Power; in no case may these Masonic Congresses interfere with the independence, autonomy or internal administration of the confederated Grand Lodges. The OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 151

Confederation Council is composed of all the Grand Masters of the participating Grand Lodges, or their representatives. It has no ritual; it is simply an administrative and supervising organ. It has practi- cally the same functions as the "International Masonic Ass'n." in Eu- rope or the "Latin American Masonic Ass'n." in Colombia. The following Grand Lodges were represented at the 5th Congress at Veracruz: 1. Benito Juarez, 2. Campeche, 3. Cosmos, 4. Chiapas, 5. El Potosi, 6. Guadalupe Victoria, 7. Nueva Leon, 8. Oaxaca, 9. Occi- dental Mexicana, 10. Oriental Peninsula, 11. Queretaro, 12. Restaura- tion, 13. Tamaulipas, 14. Territorio Norte de la Baja California, 15. Unida Mexicana, 16. Valle de Mexico. Reference is made in the foregoing to the work in Latin America, being mostly in what is termed the Scottish Rite, as against the York Rite, which is almost exclusively used in the English speaking Juris- dictions. The esoteric parts of the respective rituals are identical in both Rites; the only difference being in the methods of presentation. In the York Rite most of the lectures are given after the degree has been conferred; in the Scottish Rite ritual the lectures are a part of the work itself. Louisiana has 10 Lodges working in the Scottish Rite ritual, 7 of which operate in foreign languages. The following is a short exposition of Masonry as practiced in the several Latin American Jurisdictions: ARGENTINA: The Scottish Rite ritual is used in Argentina and the International Standards of recognition are in use. At times with the changes in Government, Masonry has troubles, but it is making some progress. BOLIVIA: Owing to unsettled political conditions Masonry is not in a very prosperous condition and the Government often changes. BRAZIL: Masonic conditions are now unfavorable and very unsettled owing to the injection of Nazi propaganda; there are many thousands of Germans in Brazil. The present head of the Government, President Geutalio Vargas, is very much opposed to Masonry. CHILI: Masonry is well established in Chili and has perfect freedom of action. COLOMBIA: There is Masonic freedom; Masonic standards are on a par with other Latin countries; the Government is favorable and is very liberal, there are no restrictions on Masonry. COSTA RICA: Like in most of the other Latin American countries the Masonic work is in the Scottish Rite ritual. One of the Lodges in Costa Rica works in the English language; members are natives of other countries living in Costa Rica. ECUADOR: Conditions are very unsettled and change continually—at times Masonry is favored and then again it ceases entirely for a time. GUATEMALA: The Government censures all mail and Masonic correspondence often is not delivered; there are constant revolutions 152 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE in Government and frequent changes. Masonry is at a great disad- vantage; the Dictator knows no law; the President is George Ubico and is a brother-in-law of the Archbishop and of course opposed to Masonry. HONDURAS: Conditions are identical with those in Guatemala; the President was formerly a Mason, but resigned to become President and is now bitterly opposed to Masonry. MEXICO: Masonry in that country seems to be almost wholly political. There is one Jurisdiction, the York Grand Lodge in Mexico City, which works in the English language and which maintains the standards followed by our own Grand Lodges, but all the Spanish speaking Lodges are concerned with politics, and under the circumstances the fortunes of Masonry rise and fall with the victory or the defeat of a political party. Nevertheless, because of their Masonry, they continue to wield a wholesome influence. NICARAGUA: Masonry has perfect freedom in that country. The President is a Mason. PANAMA: Conditions in that country are favorable to Masonry, they work in the Scottish Rite, the same as in other Latin American •countries. PARAGUAY: Masonic conditions are the same as in Bolivia and Ecuador and Masonry rises and falls with the party in power; the Government is constantly changing. PERU: Masonic conditions in Peru are ideal and there are no restrictions on Masonry, consequently it is in good shape. SAN SALVADOR: Conditions are considered favorable, a peculiar situation exists; President Maximilian is considered tyrannical by many, but he is a member of a liberal society and permits Masonic freedom in the country. URUGUAY: Conditions are improving; the former President was somewhat opposed to Masonry, but the present President is friendly and things look much brighter for the Craft at present. The Laws and Regulations of a number of Grand Jurisdictions abroad are based on "Anderson's Constitution of the Free Masons." History is very meagre and contradictory with respect to this Brother, but from apparently reliable records it is evident that the Rev. Bro. James Anderson, Grand Junior Warden of England, who died in Lon- don on May 28, 1739, wrote the Constitution in the years 1723 and 1738. Masonry has possessed since the 15th Century, if not earlier, a set of Ordinances in manuscript form. Anderson, whose father presided over a Lodge at Aberdeen in 1688 and 1694, was Master of a Lodge in 1722, at which time he was ordered by the then Grand Master, the Duke of Montague, to digest and revise the old manuscript and Gothic Constitution. His first draft •of a Constitution was adopted in 1723 and remained in force until 1738, OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 153 when Anderson, on instructions from the Grand Lodge, submitted a second revised edition which was approved by tne Grand Lodge. The memory of this outstanding Mason was honored by the Grand Lodge of Queensland, Australia, at its Special Communication on May 29, 1939. Despite the war, the English Masons contributed in the spring of 1940, $340,000.00 to the support of the Masonic Institute for Girls, and a like amount to the Masonic Benevolent Institution for the care of their old people. The following quotation from "The New Age" of May, 1940, gives further evidence of Masonic activity in England during the war: "Masonry in England, like other great national organizations and institutions, is active in doing its part to win the war for the Allies. As an example of the loyalty of the Institution of Freemasonry in England, the Board of Management of the Royal Masonic Hospital has set aside 150 beds for use in case of need by the War Office to accommodate both officers and men. Of these, twenty are to be especially reserved for those serving in the Royal Air Force." $18,000.00 was expended for benevolence in 1939. The Duke of Kent was re-elected Grand Master on March 6, 1940. The average attendance of Grand Lodge meetings is about 1900. In consequence of the war, the Board of General purposes passed a resolution requiring that sojourning brethren of enemy nationality abstain from attending Masonic meetings during the continuance of the war or until the Grand Lodge should otherwise determine. It was likewise provided that brethren of enemy birth be requested to abstain from attending meetings where, in the opinion of the Master of the Lodge, the presence of the brother might create discord. It was further provided that such brethren would be absolved from paying dues during the period when the privilege of attending meetings was suspended. Masonry is now outlawed in all European countries under the German Reich. Connection with, or membership in, the Masonic Or- der, is punishable in Spain by imprisonment ranging from six to twelve years. A short review of the proceedings of the several Grand Jurisdic- tions received during the year has been prepared and will be filed in the office of the Grand Secretary for reference in the event any of the brethren may be interested therein. Fraternally submitted, EDWIN F. GAYLE, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Correspondence. Eeceived and ordered printed in proceedings. 154 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GKAND LODGE

REPORT OP THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE The Committee on Foreign Correspondence begs to report that it has before it f«r consideration, the following applications for recognition and exchange of representatives, to-wit: The Grand Lodge Tamaulipas, Tampico, Mexico. The Grand Lodge de Estado Soberana e Independiente "El Potosi", at San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The Grand Lodge del Territorio Norte de la Baja California de Tijuana, Mexico. The first two Grand Lodges were up for consideration at the last communication of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, and were held over without prejudice. Consideration of the third has been pending for several years and a considerable amount of information has been filed with the Com- mittee with reference thereto. All three of these Grand Lodges are recognized by the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico and all of the other Grand Lodges of Mexico, except the York Grand Lodge. They belong to the Federation of Grand Lodges of Mexico and are accepted on an equal footing and since recognition has been extended to nine other Grand Lodges of Mexico, your Committee can see no valid reason for withholding recognition; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that fraternal recognition be extended to the Grand Lodge of Tamaulipas, the Grand Lodge "El Potosi" and the Grand Lodge Territorio Norte de Baja California, and that Representatives be exchanged with said Grand Jurisdictions. Fraternally submitted, EDWIN F. GAYLE, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Correspondence. Received, ordered printed in Proceedings, and recommendation adopted.

REPORT OP COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE ORDER

Your Committee on the State of the Order reports: We are sorry to note from the record that we have shown a net loss in our jurisdiction for the past year, a larger amount than that shown in the previous year. We believe however from a review of the report of our Grand Master that there seems to be a great deal OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 155 of genuine Masonic interest throughout the lodges of our jurisdiction and the energy expended by our Grand Master in his visitations and in the programs reported, and we feel that if the interest manifested •Will continue we can take solace in our loss with the full knowledge that the true Masonic spirit has not disappeared, and when an improvement develops in the Commercial world our Masonry will reap the benefit. In the words of one of our Past Grand Masters, "It will be tar better to have a lesser number with a higher spirit prevailing than a greater number with a lower spirit prevailing" because the Masonic pass-word for entrance is the quality of its initiates and not the quantity, and we therefore look forward with higher hope in the perpetua- tion of our Institution in Louisiana. Fraternally submitted, HANEY B. CONNER, P. G. M., Chairman, RUDOLPH KRAUSE, P. G. M., D. W. LANDESS, Committee. Received and ordered printed in Proceedings. REPORT OF THE MASONIC EMPLOYMENT BUREAU YEAR OP 1940 We beg to report the following activities for the year of 1940: Registrations during 1940 190 Placements during 1940 104 Persons sent to prospective employment, 1940 222 Persons sent to other registrations, 1940 744 Total registrations to date 4941 Total placements to date 2219 Total prospective employment to date 5699 Fraternally submitted, D. L. JAMIESON, Chairman. Report of Secretary Receipts, 1940: New Orleans, La., December 31, 1940. Euclid 394, Monthly basis $ 58.56 Linn Wood 167, Montftly basis 77.44 $136.00 Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Donation 300.00 L. E. Thomas 421, Donation 10.00 Corinthian 190, Donation 10.00 Forum 395, Donation 5.00 Mount Moriah 59, Donation 15.00 Loyalty Chapter 119, Donation 12.00 352,00 Refund—Canal Bank—In liquidation 3.34 3.34

1491.34 $491.34 156 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Disbursements, 1940: Telephone service $ 42.00 Petty cash 8.91 Bank service charges 7.23 Salary—Manager-Secretary , 222.25 Salary—Contact man 222.25

$502.64 $502.64 Bank Balance Jan. 1, 1940 $ 26.87 Petty Cash on Hand Jan. 1, 1940 1.68

$ 28.55 Total receipts, 1940 491.34

$519.89 Cash advanced by A. J. N. Unpaid .23

$520.12 Total disbursements, 1940 $502.64 Bank Balance Dec. 31, 1940 17.48

$520.12 •Frozen account—Canal Bank in liquidation 13.53 A. J. NEESON, Secretary. Eeceived and ordered printed in Proceedings.

EEPOET OP THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON DELINQUENT LODGES We, your Committee on Delinquent Lodges, under Resolution No. 37 of 1936 and No. 3 of 1939 Annual Communication, authorized to extend the time of payment of all past due indebtedness of lodges, report: During the year your committee has been in communication with all the lodges in arrears that come within the scope of these resolutions. Oak Grove 284 has settled their old account in full, which leaves only their current year's account unpaid. We commend this lodge for their interest and enthusiasm. Compromise settlements were effected with Bethany 360; Cheney- ville 286; Pine Grove 288. The charters of Dodson 289, Calvin 347 and Atlanta 366 have been forfeited. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 157

The total amount of indebtedness has been reduced during the past year and our committee will continue to exercise every possible means to get the remaining accounts finally settled. X CHRIS NUNGBSSER, Grand Master. U. W. McMILLAN, Grand Treasurer. D. PETER LAGXJENS, Jr., Grand Secretary. Committee. Received and ordered printed in Proceedings.

REPORT OF THE SERVICE COMMITTEE

With this session, of the Grand Lodge the Service Committee completes its 6th year of service for the brethren of this Grand Juris- diction. We wish at this time to express thanks to the Grand Lodge and the Constituent Lodges for their cooperation and assistance. We also extend to the lodges and the brethren an invitation to make use of the services offered. A general view of the activities of the Service Committee during the past year is as follows:

Library and Museum

The library is on the 3rd floor of the Masonic Temple, next to the office of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge. Books and magazines are available there for use during office hours, and at other times by getting in touch with the night manager of the Temple. During the year some new books have been added to the library, and as funds are available we expect to add others.

Special Lodges Service

The files of the Service Committee, which contain material for programs, Masonic plays, Lodge Forms, sample letters, etc. are available and more material is constantly being added. The majority of these programs, plays and letters have proven successful in actual work in lodges and even if not available for your use will furnish suggestions that will work in your lodge. We also ask that the brethren send items of Masonic interest, successful programs, letters that bring in dues, and any other ideas that have produced results, so that other lodges may use them. We also would like to get items for the Museum, such as Past Grand Masters' aprons, badges, certificates of all descriptions to place on exhibition. 158 PROCEEDINGS OP THE GRAND LODGE

Service Letters and Other Information During the year 3 Service letters have been issued: No. 6—Report of an active D. D. G. M. No. 7—Nights with the Ritual. No. 8—The Committee of Investigation. Also three addresses by our Grand Master: 1—Masonry and the Youth movements and the Order of De Molay. 2—What Freemasonry means to me. 3—Freemasonry and America's Isms.

The Lodge System of Masonic Education Some time ago the Service Committee issued a booklet of 16 lectures to be used for the instruction of new brethren joining our Fraternity; this booklet has been on sale for some time and used by a number of lodges. Recently the Masonic Certificate Association of the 1st Masonic District, Shreveport, has made an improvement on the plan; they have published and distributed this same material in 4 small pamphlets. No. 1, Preliminary, No. 2, Entered Apprentice, No. 3, Fellowcraft and No. 4, Master Mason. By separating it into 4 booklets the information is made much more useful, as the first pamph- let can be given to the> candidate before the First degree is given, and the others with the following degrees. The old booklet with all the lectures together could not be given until after the completion of the Master Mason degree. We certainly think this a fine idea and we expect to make arrangements to supply these booklets to the brethren at cost price. 25 and 50 Year Certificates

These Certificates have been supplied to the lodges on request; this service is free and we suggest that when requesting certificates it will save time if the full Masonic record of the brethren entitled to the certificates is given when the request is made. During the year certificates as follows were issued: 1940 To date 55 Lodges, 25 year certificates 274 3,038 10 Lodges, 50 year certificates 10 68

Speakers Bureau The Committee has on file speeches proper for various occasions; there is also a Speakers Bureau. We have served numerous lodges in and near New Orleans by supplying speakers for important occasions. We ask that copies of Masonic speeches be sent us, also that lodges throughout the State send in the names of members who may deliver Of THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 159 addresses on special occasions so that our Committee can extend this service throughout the entire jurisdiction.

Lodge Histories and Pictures

The Committee has received a few copies of Lodge Histories, some quite brief and some quite elaborate; we also have pictures of about half the Lodge halls in the State and the Chairman of the Com- mittee will be glad to inform officers if they have pictures of their lodge hall and we suggest that if in doubt you take a picture of your building and send it to the Committee.

Department of Lodge Supplies

Our Committee has had under consideration for several years past the advisability of requesting authority to install a complete paraphernalia and lodge equipment department. In the past we have hesitated making such recommendation because Brother Walter Tabrunl, a member of one of our City lodges, has been in this business for over 25 years, and we therefore felt reluctant to enter into this field competi- tive to him. Now that he has recently passed away we feel the time is now propitious to make such a recommendation to this Grand Lodge. If such a department were installed a considerable saving could be effected and in addition a type of service would be given which has not been available in the past. We therefore recommend that the Service Committee be empowered with authority to install such a department, which should within a reasonable time be self supporting. This would be a decided and worthwhile expansion of the services we are now rendering and we therefore ask this Grand Lodge to advance whatever sum may be found necessary to institute this department, subject to the approval of the Grand Master. We believe that our Committee has functioned to date in rendering a maximum of service with a minimum of expenditure, and we ask that our present appropriation be continued.

(Recommendation approved, and installation of Department authorized. See Page 173) The Committee hopes that they may continue to serve the brethren of the State, particularly those outside of the City of New Orleans 160 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE and they hope that all lodges and officers of lodges when in need of help or information will feel free to communicate with this office. Fraternally submitted, D. PETER LAGUENS, Jr., Chairman, THOMAS GREEN, Secretary, SAMUEL KLOTZ, T. ELL WOOD FRAZIER, LEE W. HARRIS, C. J. ROZIER, ZELL STOCKNER, HENRY GOLDMAN, GEO, A. NAMI, Jr., Committee. The report of the committee was received and ordered printed in Proceedings, and Recommendation referred to Committee on Audit and Accounts.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY Your Committee on Necrology respectfully submit the following report: During the year just drawing to a close there have been many visitations of the "Grim Reaper" to our Constitutent Lodges and to Lodges in other Grand Jurisdictions in fraternal intercourse with, us, and we tender to those who have suffered bereavement our deepest and most sincere sympathy. From our immediate Grand Lodge family two of our beloved Brothers have been called to their eternal rest. While our hearts are filled with sorrow because of this sad dispensation of Divine Providence, we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who "Doeth all things well," in full confidence that He will give us the needed grace to bear our loss without murmuring, and to His Infinite mercy and compassion, we commend those whose loss is acute and personal and are the more sorely stricken. MEMOIR OF BROTHER HORACE R. PEREZ, Sr. In the untimely passing of Brother Horace R. Perez, Sr., the Ma- sonic Fraternity has suffered an irreparable loss; the City of New Orleans and the community at large an estimable citizen and trusted business man; his family a devoted husband and father. Verily his sun of life has gone down at noon, casting a shadow of gloom and sorrow over a happy home, and filling the hearts of a host of friends and fraternal brothers with a sorrow so deep, sincere, and poignant that only time, and the all powerful and sustaining influence of our Heavenly Father can heal. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 161

Brother Horace R. Perez, Sr., was born in New Orleans, Louisi- ana, November 23, 1888—Died in New Orleans, Louisiana, August 25, 1940. He was initiated April 19, 1918: Passed June 22, 1918: Raised July 2, 1918 in Mt. Moriah 59. He was Worshipful Master of Mt. Moriah 59 in 1925, and elected secretary of his Lodge in 1935, which office he held continuously until his death. He served the Grand Lodge as Grand Marshal several terms, and was appointed Grand Treasurer in 1936 to fill an unexpired term, and was elected to that office in 1937, and re-elected each year, continuing in that office until his death. He was in constant attendance at the Grand Lodge sessions for many years.

MEMOIR OF BROTHER RUDOLPH LATZKO

Brother Rudolph Latzko was born in Vienna, Austria, December 14, 1872—Died in Shreveport, Louisiana, August 19, 1940. Brother Latzko was initiated April 10, 1919; passed May 22, 1919; and Raised May 28, 1919, in Shreveport Lodge No. 115. He was a Past Master of Shreveport Lodge No. 115; Past High Priest of Shreve- port Chapter No. 10, Royal Arch Masons; Past Eminent Commander of Ascension Commandery No. 6, Knights Templar; Past Puisant Sover- eign of the Red Cross of Constantine and a 33° Honorary Scottish Rite Mason. In 1934 Brother Latzko was elected Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council Royal and Select Masters, serving one year in that capacity; and, in 1935, was appointed Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Foreign Correspondence, which position he held until his death, and for which he was eminently fitted, being a linguist of no mean ability he was able to converse fluently, or correspond intelligently in several languages. Brother Latzko was a man of rare dignity and culture; modest and retiring in disposition; gentle, unobtrusive, yet frankly cordial in his contacts and association with his fellow men. The passing of Brother Latzko leaves a dismal void in a happy home and in the hearts of his host of friends and fraternal brothers; and the loss to our fraternity cannot be measured, nor can it be expressed in words. Fraternally submitted, CHAS. F. RATCLIFF, Chairman, JOHN N. BLACKBURN, Committee. Eeceived and ordered printed in Proceedings. The Grand Lodge stood with bowed heads in silent tribute to our departed brethren. 162 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

RESOLUTION No. 10 By T. E. PRAZIER, Past Master Hiram Lodge No. 70, and JOS. DRESNER, Past Master Jefferson Lodge No. 191. We propose to amend Art. 2, Sec. 1 of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge by adding the word Secretaries after the word "Ward- ens" and as amended to read as follows: Art. 2, Sec. 1. The members of this Grand Lodge shall consist of its actual officers, Past Grand Masters, the Grand Tyler excepted, and the Masters, Wardens and Secretaries in office (when duly installed) of its constituent lodges. (Referred to 1942 Grand Communication. See Page 172) Edicts, Page 204 Representation. (1) In the absence of the Master, Wardens and Secretaries of any Lodge the Junior Past Master of that Lodge would have the right to represent them in any and all acts upon the floor of the Grand Lodge. (NOT ADOPTED. See Page 172) Received and referred to Committee on Masonic Law and Juris- prudence. The Grand Lodge at 5:30 P. M., after prayer, was called from labor to refreshment until 7:00 P. M., the same day.

FIRST DAY—NIGHT SESSION

MASONIC TEMPLE, NEW ORLEANS, LA., FEBRUARY 3RD., 1941. The Grand Lodge, after prayer, was called from refreshment to labor at 7:00 P. M., by M:W: Brother J. Chris Nungesser, Grand Master.

REPORT OF THE PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON WORK It is with sincere regret that your Permanent Committee on Work reports the serious illness of both our Grand Lecturers, Bros. Jesse A. Taylor and Thurlow W. Parish. Brother Jesse A. Taylor was present at the opening of this session of the Grand Lodge but was forced to leave immediately after the opening, explanatory remarks, as to his physical condition were made by the Grand Master. The Grand Lodge then stood in appreciation of Bro. Taylor's attempt to be with us and he retired. The Grand Lodge stood in silent prayer for Bro. Parish's speedy recovery. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 163

Due to the illness of the Grand Lecturers they were not physically able to take charge of their usual school of instruction in New Orleans prior to the Grand Lodge session, therefore the Grand Mas- ter instructed the chairman of your Permanent Committee on Work to appoint several brethren to take the place of the Grand Lecturers, which was done. The following were appointed from New Orleans for the reason that they were on the ground: Everett Wells, Matt Creed, Robt. W. Smith, David Goldstein, David Gertler, Chas. Baker, Gus Bergez, Alfred Geismer, Emmett Brown, L. F. Jourdan, Ralph Kirst, Thomas Willson, E. E. Mercadal. Brother Paul Martin, of Shreveport, was appointed to conduct Bro. Parish's usual class during the Grand Lodge Session. Assisted by Bros. R. C. Leeves, O. A. Slater, C. R. Griffith, D. L. Butler, L. W. Watts, W. B. Kilgore, T. H. Hearne, and R. H. Brooks. All of the above brethren responded to the call and we are sure that no brother suffered for the want of instruction in the Esoteric Work. We, your Permanent Committee on Work, to whom was referred that part of the Grand Master's report. (Title) Louisiana Monitor, Page 52. Your committee has for some time been aware of the conflict between our Ritual and the Monitor and your committee will make every effort during this year to bring the Monitor in agreement with our Ritual and regulations. Any changes made will be submitted to this Grand Lodge for its approval at the 1942 Session. On motion adopted, this recommendation WAS AMENDED, instructing the committee to proceed with the work of making any necessary changes in our Monitor. We, your Permanent Committee on Work, to whom was referred that part of the Grand Master's report (Title) Scottish Rite Degree Team, Page 53. No member of your Permanent Committee on Work is proficient in the Ritual of the Scottish Rite, but we have enough confidence in our Grand Master to know that his efforts to spread the light of Free- masonry in this and other jurisdictions, has been to the credit of this Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, T. F. MATHES, Chairman, R. C. LEEVES, C. R. GRIFFITH, O. A. SLATER, Committee. On motion adopted, the Report of the Committee as amended, WAS ADOPTED. 164 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

EBPOET OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances has received the transcript of one trial which, was held by a lodge in this jurisdiction and there has also been referred the suspension of several brothers by the Grand Master—all these cases reported since our last communication. In the case of vs. . We have carefully considered the appeal in this case and we find from the evidence submitted that the Worshipful Master did not conduct this case in accordance with Masonic law. We therefore recommend that the action of the Grand Master be approved. On motion, the recommendation of Committee WAS ADOPTED. In the case of the suspension of J. E. Richardson, C. D. Bennett and E. M. Turnage, members of New Hope 328, by the Grand Master from all rights and privileges as Master Masons, for a violation of the sanctity of the ballot, constituting guilt of an Un-masonic offense. This Committee has carefully considered this case and approve the action of the Grand Master. However, after due consideration of this case and the serious reflection upon the Masonic Fraternity by the acts of these brethren, your Committee recommends that these brethren be indefinitely suspended. On motion, the recommendation of Committee WAS ADOPTED. Fraternally submitted, HOLLACE H. BAIN, Chairman, LEON S. HAAS, JOHN W. ARMSTRONG, DUNCAN BELL, FRED I. MEYERS, CARTER C. LACOTJR, Committee. On motion adopted, the report of the Committee as a whole WAS ADOPTED. REPORT OP COMMITTEE ON MASONIC LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE We, your Committee on Masonic Law and Jurisprudence, to whom are referred certain portions of the Most Worshipful Grand Master's report, respectfully report as follows: Rulings We have carefully examined all rulings and decisions of the M:W: Grand Master and find same correct, and in accordance with the established laws and edicts of this Grand Lodge, and, therefore, recommend that the same be adopted. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 165

Dispensations We have examined all the dispensations, both those granted and those refused, and the by-laws approved, and find same in accordance with the rulings and decisions of this Grand Lodge. By-Laws We find the revisions and amendments to By-Laws are in accordance with the laws of this Grand Lodge. Edicts We have examined the edict issued and find same in accordance with the laws and edicts of this Grand Lodge. Declaration of Principles We have examined the Declaration of Principles enunciated by the Grand Master in his Shreveport address and broadcast July 14, 1940, over station KWKH, and approve same, and recommend its adoption by this Grand Lodge as a declaration of its principles. Appointments We find the appointments listed on page 56 in accordance with Masonic usage. Discipline We have examined the reports of disciplinary action taken and find same to be in accordance with the established laws and edicts of this Grand Lodge. Other Official Acts We have considered Other Official Acts printed in the report on Pages 63 and 64, and find them correct and in accord with the rulings and decisions of this Grand Lodge. On motion adopted, the report of the Committee was adopted. Your Committee to whom was referred Resolutions Nos. 7 and 12, presented at the last Grand Lodge Communication, and laid over to this Grand Communication for consideration, respectfully reports: RESOLUTION No. 7 (1940). Your Committee recommends that the amended resolution printed in the advance report be further amended by striking out the word "shall" where it appears in line 3, and substituting therefor the word "may." As so amended the resolution would read, Be It Resolved, That Article "VII of the Constitution of this Grand Lodge be amended so as to include the following: Section 10. In addition to the Constituent Blue Lodges hereinabove provided for, the state shall be divided into Masonic Districts by this Grand Lodge, and in each such district, a district lodge may be formed composed of all the members in good standing of the lodges in each respective Masonic District, which said district lodges shall 166 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

operate under Constitutions and By-Laws to be approved by this Grand Lodge: provided, however, said district lodges shall not receive petitions for, nor confer degrees, nor shall they be obligated to pay dues, contributions or fees to this Grand Lodge. Your Committee reports favorably on this resolution as set forth above, and recommends its adoption. On motion adopted, the report of the Committee was adopted, and the Resolution as amended by Committee WAS ADOPTED. RESOLUTION No. 12 (1940). Your Committee reports unfavorably on this resolution, as we believe the law as it presently stands should not be changed. On motion adopted, the report of the Committee was adopted, and the Resolution WAS NOT ADOPTED. Fraternally submitted, JAS. H. ROWLAND, Chairman, WYNNE G. ROGERS, W. D. GOPF, JOHN E. JACKSON, PAUL B. HABANS, WILBURN V. LUNN, RICHARD T. McBRIDE, Committee. The report of the Committee as a whole WAS ADOPTED. REFINANCING PLAN Before presenting some facts and expressing my views on the subject I would like to ask you a question: WHICH WOULD YOU PREFER: To liquidate the present bonded debt of the Grand Lodge amount- ing to $1,000,000 by the payment of approximately $2,000,000 (principal and interest) over an extended period (estimated 34 years) by means of the $2.00 assessment, AND GET NOTHING BACK, OR, To liquidate the same debt of $1,000,000 by means of voluntary loans of $1,000,000 to the Grand Lodge, advanced during a much shorter period, (say 2 years) eliminate the $2.00 assessment, and GET BACK EVERY NICKEL YOU ADVANCED? To state the question is to give the answer; there can he but one. Here are some figures: (Taken from the 1940 statement): In 1926 the bonded debt of the Grand Lodge was $1,500,000.00 Since 1926 we have paid, principal and interest, a total of 1,390,418.97 Of which $477,200 was principal and $913,218.97 was interest. Thus the unpaid debt at the close of Grand Lodge session, February, 1940, was $1,022,800.00 Which was reduced Feb. 1, 1941, $37,500, unpaid balance 985,300.00 OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 167

You will observe that of the $1,390,418.97 paid in 14 years, % of it went to interest and % to principal. In other words we paid twice as much interest as principal. Our mortgage agreement provides that we shall retire at least $30,000 of the bonds annually, and as the rate of interest is 5%, this means that we have to pay almost $50,000 each year for interest, making a total payment of $80,000 per annum. On this basis it will take 34 years to pay off the debt, and during those 34 years we will have paid a total of $1,848,000 principal and interest, to liquidate the debt of approximately $1,000,000. The questions arise: CAN we pay the debt in this manner: and, SHOULD we pay the debt in this manner, even if we CAN? As to No. 1, I believe that because of revenues decreasing in the Temple, it is doubtful if we can maintain this rate of interest and principal retirement, and add considerable to the ultimate amount of interest to be paid; or No. 2, Avoid refinancing by making up whatever deficit there may be through the medium of an additional assessment. Neither plan appeals to me, and while either CAN be done, I do not think that either SHOULD be done. At present there is an assessment of $2,00 per member to guarantee the payment of the debt. This assessment, at least, will remain, as long as there is an outstanding bond. Thus if it will take 34 years to pay the debt, EACH of us will have to pay a total of $68.00 to retire the bonds, and when. we have done so, we will own the building, it is true, but it will be 34 years older and will not be in the same condition as today, but above all just about one-half of these payments will be interest for which we will get nothing in return. So the key to the situation is to "save the interest." HOW? The solution in my judgment lies in this slogan "SUBSTITUTE INTER- EST IN THE FRATERNITY FOR INTEREST ON THE BONDS." There are approximately 20,000 Masons in the State. At an average of $50 per member, the entire debt could be retired. Now I do not mean that each member should give the Grand Lodge $50 but rather lend the Grand Lodge $50 by purchasing 1st Mortgage, non-interest bearing bonds. The debt could thus be retired, the interest saved, and thereby the amount loaned by the membership could be paid back. This is not impossible, but perhaps you will say that each member could not lend the Grand Lodge $50. Quite true, but you will note I emphasized the word "average" above because, while I know there are some who may not be able to raise the $50 yet I believe there are many members who can and will do more, and thus make up for those who are unable to subscribe. However, each member should be able to do something, because one objective of the plan is to eliminate the $2.00 assessment, and when this is accomplished, each will have saved $68 over the 34 year period. So, if you live 168 , PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE during that time you will have to pay $68 and receive nothing back, whereas under the plan I propose, you can advance $50 (a difference of $18) and the entire $50 will be paid back to you, or to your beneficiary. I propose that we issue non-interest bearing certificates of indebtedness, to be transferred later for 1st mortgage non-interest bearing bonds of the Grand Lodge, which will be offered for sale to members of the Fraternity. Their subscriptions will be VOLUNTARY, and will be obtained by means of a thorough and intensive campaign. The new bonds will be retired at the end of 25 years, or at the death of the holder, and payable to his estate or any beneficiary he shall name. A minimum of $40,000 will be set aside annually for their retirement. I believe the plan is so feasible, so simple, and so beneficial to the Fraternity as a whole, and that while it is a big job, you will agree with me that it should and must be done. The amount of good that can be done with the revenues of our Grand Lodge after this debt is paid is too great to be discussed here, and the inspiration and growth of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana will be benefited beyond words. I shall be glad to answer any questions at any time with reference to same. Fraternally submitted, W. D. HAAS, Jr., Past Grand Master. After considerable favorable discussion, a motion was unanimously adopted that a Committee be appointed by the incoming Grand Master to work out these plans, with full authority to carry it on to a conclusion. WELCOME TO FAST GRAND MASTERS Our Past Grand Masters were invited West of the Altar, when M :W: Grand Master Nungesser paid tribute to these faithful serv- ants of our Grand Lodge. Past Grand Master Treadwell responded with feeling to this tribute.

RESOLUTION No. 11 By JULIUS O. HBDT, Grand Steward, James Jones proxy for S. W. and J. W., Crowley Lodge 243 and R. C. Musgrove, W. M. Hum- ble Cottage Lodge 19. To set aside emergency fund for requested donations of five cents per member from each Constituent Lodge. Received and referred to Committee on Audit and Accounts. (NOT ADOPTED. See Page 172) OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 169

PRESENTATION OF SERVICE) PINS TO 50 YEAR MASONS The Grand Master requested Past Grand Master W. D. Haas, Jr. to preside at these ceremonies which he originated. Brother Haas called for any Brother who had not received a 50 year Button. None were present. Brother Haas paid tribute to his father as a Mason, who had passed away one year before his 50th Masonic Milestone had been reached.

EEPOET OP COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE OEDEE

Your Committee on State of the Order report as follows on that part of the Grand Master's Address which was referred to us: namely, a—State of the Order, pages 28, 29, 30 and 31. b—A trestle board for the year's work, page 33. c—Other Masonic bodies, page 35. d—Masonic Employment Bureau, page 40. e—Official Visitations, Invitations declined, pages 40 through 47. f—Corner Stones and Dedications, page 50. g—Teche Valley Service Medal, pages 50 and 51. h—25 and 50-Year Certificates, page 51. i—Father and Son night, pages 51 and 52. j—The Melville Matter, pages 67 and 68. k—Testimonial dinner in honor of Sam H. Jones, Governor, page 68. We approve all of the above and heartily commend the Grand Master for his indefatigable energy and zeal, and the donors for their benefactions. Fraternally submitted,

H. B. CONNER, RUDOLPH KRAUSE, D. W. LANDESS, Committee.

On motion the report of the Committee WAS ADOPTED. The Grand Lodge then at 9:30 P. M., after prayer, was called from labor to refreshment, until 10:00 A. M. tomorrow, February 4, 1941. 170 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

SECOND DAY—MORNING SESSION

MASONIC TEMPLE,

NEW ORLEANS, LA., FEBRUARY 4, 1941. The Grand Lodge, after prayer, was called from refreshment to labor at 10:00 A. M. by M :W: Brother J. Chris Nungesser, Grand Master.

INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS R :W: Brother John . Huske Anderson, Grand Secretary of North Carolina and General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of the II. S. A., was presented by R :W: Brothers D. Peter Laguens, Jr., Grand Secretary, and J. Luther Jordan, Grand Senior Warden, and accorded the Grand Honors. He responded briefly. R :W: Brother Arthur W. Sloyer, Grand Senior Deacon of the Grand Lodge of Washington, was presented by W: Brother T. P. Mathes, and responded briefly.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE ON RESOLUTIONS INTRO- DUCED FEBRUARY 3, 1941 RESOLUTION No. 2: "We approve the principle behind this resolution, but have rewritten the resolution so as to read as follows: Section 1. No demitted Master Mason who shall live in the vicinity of a lodge under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge for the space of one year, and who shall be able to pay the dues required by said lodge, and shall fail to affiliate with such lodge, or shall petition for affiliation and be rejected, unless he shall be a member in good standing in a lodge under this or some other jurisdiction, shall be allowed the right to visit, to assist at any of the public ceremonies and processions of the Order, be entitled to Masonic burial or to receive relief for himself or family from the Charity Funds of the Order. We approve Resolution No. 2 as above amended, and recommend it for adoption. After considerable discussion, the matter was referred to the Committee to be clarified. Upon a second presentation by the Com- mittee it was again referred back to the Committee for redrafting. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 171

RESOLUTION No. 3: We approve Resolution No. 3 and recommend it for adoption. The recommendation of the Committee was amended by substituting the second Monday in February for the second Monday in March. As amended the Resolution WAS ADOPTED. RESOLUTION No. 4: We do not agree with the premise as to the conflict in the two edicts, inasmuch as Edict No. 20 applies to a temporary absence and Edict No. 7 applies to a permanent absence; therefore, fehe two edicts are not in conflict and consequently the law as it now stands and as set forth in said edicts should not be changed. We do not approve Resolution No. 4 and recommend that it be not adopted. The recommendation of the Committee was adopted, and the resolution WAS NOT ADOPTED.

RESOLUTION No. 5: We agree with the premise of this resolution, but we feel that each of the edicts is a part of the Grand Lodge law rendered by different Grand Masters and approved by their respective Grand Lodge communications, and as such, each becomes a part of the laws of the Grand Lodge. We, therefore, do not approve Resolution No. 5 and recommend that it be not adopted. The recommendation of the Committee was adopted, and the resolution WAS NOT ADOPTED. RESOLUTION No. 6: We think the matter suggested is within the jurisdiction of, and should be handled by the Superintendent and Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home for Children. We, therefore, do not approve Resolution No. 6 and recommend that it be not adopted. The recommendation of the Committee was adopted, and the resolution WAS NOT ADOPTED.

RESOLUTION No. 7: This is a proposed amendment to the Constitution and under the law of the Grand Lodge it must lie over until next year. RESOLUTION No. 8: This is a true statement of the existing law of this Grand Lodge, but as an expression of the views of the Grand Lodge and as a guide 172 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE to the Grand Master we approve Resolution No. 8 and recommend Its adoption. The recommendation of the Committee was adopted, and the resolution WAS ADOPTED. RESOLUTION No. 9: This resolution as presented is contrary to the Constitution of this Grand Lodge. We, therefore, recommend that it be not adopted, with the suggestion that its proponent present the resolution as an amendment to the Constitution to lie over until next year for action. The recommendation of the Committee was adopted, and the resolution WAS NOT ADOPTED. RESOLUTION No. 10: The first part of this resolution is an amendment to the Consti- tution and as such must lie over until next year. The second part of the resolution as to Edicts must be disap- proved as it is in conflict with the Constitution of this Grand Lodge. We, therefore, recommend that it be not adopted. The recommendation of the Committee was adopted, and the second part of the resolution WAS NOT ADOPTED. Fraternally submitted, JAMES H. ROWLAND, Chairman, RICHARD T. McBRIDE, W. D. GOFF, JOHN E. JACKSON, PAUL B. HABANS, WILBURN V. LUNN, Committee. The Report of the Committee as a whole was adopted.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON AUDIT AND ACCOUNTS The Committee on Audit and Accounts to which was referred that portion of the Grand Master's Address dealing with the Temple property and with relief, recommend that the actions of the Grand Master be approved. In reference to Resolution No. 11, that an emergency fund be created by setting aside five cents a member by the Grand Lodge and five cents a member to be requested of the constituent lodges, your committee believes this to be unnecessary as the Grand Lodge can be depended upon to meet emergencies as they may occur, and therefore recommend that the resolution be not adopted. The recommendation of the Committee was ADOPTED, and the Resolution WAS NOT ADOPTED. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 173

In reference to the report of the Service Committee which was referred to this committee, we recommnd that the report be approved; that the request of the installation of a paraphernalia and lodge equipment department as requested by the committee be authorized and that a sum of not to exceed $500.00 be and is hereby appro- priated to be used by the service committee as needed, to acquire and maintain a stock of goods in that department. The Report of the Committee WAS ADOPTED. Fraternally submitted, GEO. A. TREADWELL, Chairman, ROBERT H. BOLTON, JOHN P. HARTMANN, Committee. The Eeport of the Committee as a whole was adopted.

EEPOBT OP JOINT COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN COR- RESPONDENCE AND AUDIT AND ACCOUNTS We, your Committee on Foreign Correspondence and Audit and Accounts, to which were referred the recommendation of the Grand Master that this Grand Lodge become a member of the Masonic Service Association, agree with the Grand Master in the advantages that can be obtained by rejoining that association. In view of the recommendations, the Audit and Accounts Com- mittee has made in regard to the work of the Service Committee of this Grand Lodge and an increased appropriation which it recommends allowing the latter committee, we recommend that action be deferred on the Grand Master's recommendation until the next annual session of the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, GEO. A. TREADWELL, Chairman, ROBERT H. BOLTON, JOHN F. HARTMANN, Committee. The Report of the Committee WAS ADOPTED.

BUDGET FOE THE YEAR 1941 The Chairman of the Committee on Audit and Accounts then read the figures for the proposed Budget for 1941 and made motion that the budget be adopted, which motion was duly seconded and the budget adopted. 174 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Estimated Income'for the Year 1941 Dues and Degree Pees $ 25,335.00 Interment Fees 600.00 Interest on Investments 1,095.00 Certificates and Diplomas 75.00

$27,105.00 Budget of Expenses Salaries: Grand Secretary $ 3,000.00 Assistants to Grand Secretary 2,790.00 Grand Lecturers 5,100.00 Grand Session Officers 90.00 Expenses: Mileage and Per Diem 5,200.00 Printing Proceedings 1,600.00 Stationery and Printing 250.00 Postage 625.00 Special Relief 325.00 Grand Master's Expenses 1,350.00 Grand Lecturers' Expenses 1,000.00 Office, General and Traveling Expenses 1,700.00 Louisiana Relief Lodge 300.00 Masonic Employment Bureau 300.00 Service Committee 400.00 Code Committee 100.00 Foreign Correspondence Committee 100.00 Social Security Taxes 475.00 Sales Tax 50.00 Cemetery Maintenance 2,000.00 Grand Secretary's Conference 150.00 Miscellaneous 200.00

$ 27,105.00 * * * RESOLUTION No. 12 By W. D. HAAS, Jr., Past Grand Master. Be It Resolved, That each lodge in the State of Louisiana shall furnish the Grand Secretary's office with a complete Roster of Mem- bership of the Lodge, together with the addresses and, if possible, the occupation and age of each member. On motion, the Grand Lodge was resolved into a committee of the whole, then on motion, the resolution WAS ADOPTED. OF THE STATE OP LOUISIANA 175

RBPOET OP THE COMMITTEE OK NECROLOGY Your Committee on Necrology, to whom was referred that portion of the Grand Master's Address relative to our departed Brethren, pages 26, 27 and 28, and funerals, page 56. Approved. Fraternally submitted, CHAS. F. RATCLIFF, Chairman. The report of the Committee WAS ADOPTED. REPORT OP JOINT COMMITTEES ON STATE OP THE ORDER AND SERVICE COMMITTEE Your Joint Committees on State of the Order and Service Com- mittee beg leave to report as follows: On that portion of the Grand Master's Address which was referred to us, namely, "Bible Presentation" on pages 52 and 53, we approve the action of the Grand Master and his suggestion to others. Fraternally submitted, H. B. CONNER, Chairman, RUDOLPH KRAUSE, D. W. LANDESS, Committee on State of the Order. D. PETER LAGUENS, Jr., Chairman, THOMAS GREEN, SAMUEL KLOTZ, T. ELLWOOD FRAZIER, L. W. HARRIS, ZELL STOCKNER, Service Committee. The report of the Committee WAS ADOPTED. The Grand Lodge at 12:15 P. M., after prayer, was called from labor to refreshment -until 2 :00 P. M. the same day. SECOND DAY—AFTERNOON SESSION MASONIC TEMPLE, NEW ORLEANS, LA., FEBRUARY 4TH, 1941. The Grand Lodge, after prayer, was called from refreshment to labor at 2 :00 p. m. by M :W: Brother J. Chris Nungesser, Grand Master. REPORT OP COMMITTEE ON MASONIC LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE We are now ready to report on Resolution No. 2, which we have redrafted, and we recommend that this amended resolution be adopted, the Resolution to read as follows: "Section 1. A demitted Mason, who shall live in the vicinity of a lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge for a space of one 176 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE year, and who shall be able to pay the dues required by said Iodg6 must apply for affiliation within the said one year. In the event he does not apply for affiliation within the said one year, or, if he applies for affiliation within the said one year and is rejected, he shall not be allowed to visit, to assist at any of the public ceremonies and processions of the Order, or be entitled to Masonic burial or to receive relief for himself or family from the charity funds of the Order." On motion, the recommendation of the Committee was adopted, and the Resolution as amended WAS ADOPTED.

RESOLUTION No. 1: We do not approve of Resolution No. 1 and recommend that it be not adopted. After considerable discussion a vote was taken on the recommendation and the report of the Committee was not adopted. A vote was then taken on the original Eesolution and on motion it WAS ADOPTED. Fraternally submitted, JAMES H. ROWLAND, Chairman for the Committee.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON" APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES In the case of the suspension of Max F. Stockner, a member of Pecan Grove Lodge No. 222, F. & A. M., by the Grand Master from all rights and privileges as a Mason and member of Pecan Grove Lodge No. 222 F. & A. M., for the embezzlement of Postal funds. After careful consideration of this case, we approve the action of the Grand Master but owing to the great reflection upon the Masonic Fraternity by the act of this brother, your committee recommends that he should be suspended indefinitely. On motion the report of the Committee WAS ADOPTED. In the case of Little Flock Lodge No. 236 F. & A. M. vs. John Pete Strouf. This case came up before the Grand Lodge on appeal in 1929. The charges against him were unmasonic conduct for being under influence of liquor. Little Flock Lodge No. 236 found him guilty and the lodge voted unanimously tor indefinite suspension. This action was affirmed by the Grand Lodge. In 1939, Little Flock Lodge No. 236 F. & A. M. by a a unanimous vote reinstated him. OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 177

This matter has been carefully considered by your committee. We therefore recommend that the action of Little Flock Lodge No. 236 in restoring the brother to membership be approved. Fraternally submitted, H. H. BAIN, Chairman, DUNCAN BELL, LEON S. HAAS, JNO. W. ARMSTRONG, CARTER C. LACOUR. On motion the report of the Committee WAS ADOPTED. BEPOET OF COMMITTEES ON MASONIC LAW AND AND JUEISPKUDENCE AND STATE OP THE OEDER Your Joint Committee on Masonic Law and Jurisprudence and State of the Order beg to report as follows: On that portion of the Grand Master's Address which was referred to us, namely, "The Order of De Molay," Pages 68 and 69. We approve the Grand Master's recommendation in this respect, and in order to give legal effect thereto, we submit the following resolution: "Be It Resolved by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, That the constituent lodges within this Grand Jurisdiction may, and are hereby authorized to sponsor Chapters of the Order of De Molay, provided, however, that such constituent lodges electing to sponsor Chapters of De Molay incur no expense or financial liability thereby." Fraternally submitted, JAS. H. ROWLAND, Chairman, Committee on Masonic Law and Jurisprudence. H. B. CONNER, Chairman, RUDOLPH KRAUSE, D. W. LANDESS, Committee on State of the Order. On motion the report of the Joint Committee was adopted and the Eesolution recommended therein WAS ADOPTED. EEPOET OF THE PEEMANENT COMMITTEE ON WOEK Your Permanent Committee on Work to which was referred that part of the Grand Master's Address, The Certificate Associations, Page 39. We approve the Grand Master's recommendation that the Certifi- •cate Associations throughout the State should study the possibility 178 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE of instructing the brethren that attend their schools of instruction on the Code, and the Grand Lodge Regulations, some points concerning the duties of officers, and plan programs for Lodge activity other than degree work. Fraternally submitted, T. F. MATHES, Chairman, R. C. LEEVES, C. R. GRIFFITH, Committee. On motion the report of the Committee WAS ADOPTED. * # * On motion, the Grand Secretary was instructed to send a message to Brother Battle, member of the Committee on Work, who is ill at this time. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE We, your Committee on Foreign Correspondence, to whom was referred that portion of the Grand Master's Address having reference to Commissions issued and received, beg leave to recommend that the action of the Grand Master be approved. Fraternally submitted, EDWIN F. GAYLE, Chairman. On motion the report of the Committee WAS ADOPTED. We, your Committee, to whom was referred that portion of the Grand Master's Address referring to the "Conference of Grand Mas- ters," realizing the vast benefits resulting from such conferences, to the Grand Officers attending, to the Grand Lodge and to Masonry in general, recommend the approval of the report and believing it is of paramount importance that the Deputy Grand Masters should attend the conference of Grand Masters we recommend that due provision be made therefor, if the finances of the Grand Lodge permit. Fraternally submitted, EDWIN F. GAYLE, Chairman. On motion the report of the Committee WAS ADOPTED. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HISTORY The Committee on History submits: it has written Past Grand Masters for life sketches and three responded. We think the others may respond later if again asked and that the families of our well known brethren and Past Grand Masters should be asked for sketches of them and any data on Masonic affairs they may have at their dis- OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 179

posal. Possibly some data could be secured if an appeal be made by the Grand Master at some time for lodge secretaries to submit any data and to confer with older members as to any printed data they may have. Also the city libraries might be searched for data by allotting the work to willing workers. The data accumulated by the Committee on Burial Places of Past Grand Masters is available and there is much of interest and fact which by rearrangement could be typewritten and kept, if not printed. The Chairman of your Committee is also Chairman of the above named Committee, and has the data available and this could easily be expanded and made more of a historical nature by someone who is interested in such things and would be willing to do some research work. Would recommend that the Grand Master secure Committee* men who would be willing to work on above lines in a continuous and permanent way. Fraternally submitted, E. E. SYKES, Chairman, ARTHUR G. SCSULTZ, EMIL SUNDBERY, G. WEBB KENNON, M. S. HARRISON, Committee. On motion the report of the Committee WAS ADOPTED. Grand Master Nungesser then asked Past Grand Master Emil Sundbery to step forward on the platform and he introduced him to the Grand Lodge as the oldest Past Grand Master in our Jurisdiction; Past Grand Master W. D. Haas, Jr. then added that Brother Sundbery was the only Past Grand Master to receive the Grand Lodge 50 year service Certificate and that he himself had had the honor of presenting him with the 50 year medal he gives to all 50 year Masons, adding in conclusion that Brother Sundbery had been a Mason for 52 years. Brother Sundbery responded briefly.

PRESENTATION OF SILVER SQUARE AND COMPASSES The Brethren of Paul M. Schneidau Lodge 391 desiring to present a lasting memorial gift to the Grand Lodge as a testimonial to M :W: Grand Master J. Chris Nungesser, a member of their 180 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

Lodge, through the courtesy of Grand Secretary Laguens, presented the following letter: New Orleans, La., February 3rd, 1941. To the M:W:, the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F. & A. M., New Orleans, La. Courtesy of Bro. D. Peter Laguens, Jr., Grand Secretary. Esteemed Brethren: Our Lodge extends to your Body our respects and fraternal regards. In keeping with tradition, it is the desire of our Lodge, in recognition of the fact that our Lodge is the home lodge of Grand Master J. Chris Nungesser, to present to your Grand Lodge a lasting gift in remembrance of Bro. Nungesser's administration. To extol the works of Grand Master J. Chris. Nungesser at this time would be superfluous, as all know, or should know, the splendid service which he has rendered to Masonry in Louisiana, and elewhere, during the period of his stewardship of high office. We will here only say that our Lodge is justly proud of his record, and we are equally proud of him. Therefore, this letter is to advise that we are having made a set of sterling silver square and compasses, suitably inscribed, which will be delivered to you a little later, and which we hope you will accept as a gesture of our regard for our Grand Master, Bro. J. Chris Nun- gesser. "With our respects, believe us to be, Fraternally, Paul M. Schneidau Lodge 391, F. & A. M. Attest: By S. Mandella, Jr., W:M: Chas. D. Bornwasser, Secretary. A motion was adopted to accept this gift and the thanks of the Grand Lodge extended to Paul M. Schneidau Lodge 391. Brother Nungesser expressed his gratification and appreciation when he accepted the gift in the name of the Grand Lodge. The election of officers for the ensuing year was then declared in order, and Brothers W. D. Haas, Jr., P.G.M., Louis T. Walsdorf and Sam Klotz were appointed tellers. The election resulted as follows: M:W: DEE A. STRICKLAND, Monroe, Western Star 24 Grand Master R:W: J. LUTHER JORDAN, Mansfield, Mansfield 250 - Deputy Grand Master R:W: BENJAMIN Y. WOLF, New Orleans, Friends of Harmony 58 Grand Senior Warden OF THE STATE OF 1OTJISIAXA 181

R:W: W. S. KINGREY, Kinder, Kinder 291 Grand Junior "Warden R:W: U. W. McMILLAN, New Orleans, Linn Wood 167, Grand Treasurer R:W: D. PETER LAGUENS, Jr., New Orleans, Corin- thian 190 Grand Secretary R:W: JESSE A. TAYLOR, Lafayette, Hope 145 Grand Lecturer R:W: THURLOW W. PARISH, Ruston, Ruston 106....Grand Lecturer On motion, telegram was directed to be sent to Brother Parish advising him of election.

APPOINTMENTS (See complete- list under Installation of Officers, Pages 188, 189,) * * * Telegram was read from Brother Geo. J. Ginsberg, Grand Rep- resentative of Chili, expressing regret at his unavoidable absence on account of illness. The Grand Secretary was instructed to acknowledge this telegram and express our greetings to Brother Ginsberg.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES We have examined the files in the case of Baton Rouge Lodge 372 vs. Geo. A. Caldwell, expelled, and we recommend that the action of the Lodge be approved, and we move the adoption of this report. On motion, the recommendation of the Committee WAS ADOPTED. In the case of Daylight Lodge 412, requesting permission to reinstate Abe J. Stirling, indefinitely suspended, your Committee recommends that permission he granted. On motion, the recommendation of the Committee WAS ADOPTED. In the case of Shreveport Lodge 115, vs. Robert D. Anderson, indefinitely suspended, the Committee recommends that the action of the Lodge he approved. On motion, the recommendation of the Committee WAS ADOPTED. The Grand Lodge then at 4:45 p. m., after prayer, was called from labor to refreshment, until 7 :00 o'clock p. m. this same day. 182 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

SECOND DAY—NIGHT SESSION

MASONIC TEMPLE,

NEW OELEANS, LA., FEBRUARY 4TH. 1941. The Grand Lodge after prayer, was called from refreshment to labor at 7 :00 p. m. by M :W: Brother J. Chris Nungesser, Grand Master.

INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS Bro. Christian P. Eilerson, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter Eoyal Arch Masons of Louisiana, Brother E. F. Nichols, M. I. Grand Master of the Grand Council, Eoyal and Select Masters of Louisiana and Benj. Y. Wolf, Grand Master of Kadosh of the Grand Consistory of Louisiana,, A. A. S. E. M., were welcomed by our Grand Master and escorted to seats in the East.

ORATION BT GRAND ORATOR, W: CLAUDE D. CORET "Freemasonry in War and in Peace" We find ourselves today living under the pall of the most ruthless and cruel war in the history of civilization. Our humanity has suffered other wars that have been devastating but never since the dawn of our civilization has destruction been visited upon innocent non-com- batants as in this war when old men and women and children have been forced to burrow into the earth like animals, in an effort to escape death and destruction rained down upon them from the skies. In other wars there has always been some element of nobility, some chivalry and even romance. But today we see war at its ugliest. Whole nations have been enslaved and the concentration camps have known the lash of slavery and other instruments of torture. Only one great nation besides our own, and a few small but heroic ones, stand between the arch-destroyers and the civilization of free peoples as we have known it. That our beloved country will suffer the next attack from these assassins of liberty, should the barriers which now protect us be torn away, is beyond any possibility of doubt; it is not even debateable. Do not make the mistake, my brethren, of thinking that this is simply an Old World war and one that can be fotfght out and settled far from our peaceful shores. This is a world war, our world as well as the old world for Hitler has embarked on world conquest. His terrible war machine is geared to world conquest; he could not stop now if he would, for he could not put his warriors back into the peace- OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 183

ful pursuits of life without causing an internal combustion in Germany that would destroy him and his entire regime. It is much easier to regiment a people than to unregiment them; and Hitler must go on from adventure to adventure and either conquer the world or reap the whirlwind and his own destruction. But, say some well meaning people, "Hitler could never invade our shores." Not directly from Europe perhaps, but the richest continent in natural resources and raw materials and the weakest in man-power and democratic ideals, lies just to the South of us, and it has everything that Hitler desires and needs. There are over five million Germans and Italians in South America and only a puny fifty thousand Americans. Only the British blockade prevents Hitler from taking what he wants down there right now; and, should Britain fall or come to such straits that it would be necessary for them to discontinue the European blockade, in order to use their fleet to protect the British Isles, then the Nazis, already armed in several South American countries, would take over the Government of some one country and set up a puppet native government. This would not violate the Monroe Doctrine which our Presidents from Cleveland to Roosevelt have emphatically declared does not contem- plate any interference in the internal affairs of any other country or of exercising any kind of protectorate over them. Nothing we could do could prevent any Nazi controlled country from inviting armies of German military advisers into the country or of granting them naval and air bases. If we use our armed forces in an effort to prevent this, other Latin American countries would raise the cry of "Yankee Imperialism" and we would find almost the entire continent up in arms against us. It would be an easy matter then for Hitler to take over the countries he has named that will comprise New Germany in South America, and nothing but a strong defense could then save us from the attempt of invasion. In any event, the enemy would be strongly entrenched right at our door. We have heard from within and outside the Craft at times when public abuses were rampant and unbridled, "What are the Masons going to do about it? Why don't they do something to right these wrongs?" Masons have done much to right wrongs and correct abuses but they have done these things in accordance with Masonic landmarks and traditions. Some Freemasons, even among the elder brethren, do not seem to quite understand the mission of Freemasonry. There is nothing complex about it. It is so simple as to be profound. Our mission and purpose is to build men of character; only this and nothing more. When we have done this, we have fulfilled every purpose and realized every ideal. 184 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

No moral issue is wholly right nor any abuse of power wholly wrong. The most bigoted partisan will not maintain that his party is always right nor that the opposition party is always wrong. In every great movement, no matter how righteous or just the cause may be, there is always a basis for division and controversy. When Freemasonry therefore descends from its distinctive and unique position to support any cause of a political nature as an organization, no matter how laudable or just the cause may appear to be, it begins to work its own self-destruction. No doubt some members of the Craft urged Washington and his associates to use the power of the organization in influencing public opinion in favor of the Declaration of Independence, and later in taking a hand in the framing of the Constitution. But while both of these noble documents show distinctly the spiritual tone of Masonic teachings, this is because the framers took the Masonic teachings to the conference rooms with them in their hearts; but vital questions of those early and critical days in the life of the Republic were never discussed within the precincts of a Masonic Lodge. On the basis of our system of morality which rests on the sure foundation of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man we have erected a noble and enduring edifice which has stood the test of time. Men have gone out from our great institution and have devoted their lives and fortunes to the founding of this Democracy for the protection of the rights of man. I will not name any of our great Freemasons who have fought and died that we might enjoy the blessings of liberty. AH should be named or none. All who stand beneath our Country's banner are free. Ours is the only Flag that now has written upon it liberty, fraternity, equality—the three grandest words in all the languages of men. However, the patriotic work of these great Master Masons was always carried on in accordance with their obligations. They never dragged their Mother Lodges into any organized effort no matter how "worthy they deemed the cause. I say to you now with all the earnestness I can command, that the moment Freemasonry joins in public demonstrations with other organizations for any purpose however noble and deserving, at that moment we have destroyed the uniqueness of our ancient and honorable institution and have become just another fraternal order. The cry comes up not only from our own but from every other jurisdiction, "What are we going to do to arouse and hold the interest of leading professional and business men who esteem the institution of Freemasonry and apparently take pride in their membership but simply will not attend lodge meetings." Let us examine his journey in Masonry and see if it does not shed some light on the subject. As a candidate he proves himself to be the most desirable material; his motives are sincere; he is intelligent and attentive and is impressed OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 185 with the ceremonies of initiation; he expresses his pride in his membership in the Craft. Now he is a leader in business and social circles and he is not surprised on the night of his raising to the sublime degree of a Master Mason to note the presence and receive the congratulations of many of his business and social friends. He does not know then that their attendance in most cases on the night of his raising is only an expression of their personal friendship for him and that while they have spoken to him pridefully of their Masonic membership, he is not likely to see them again at any future regular communications of the lodge. This puzzles him for a while but finally he commences to understand, when, haggling over unimportant lodge business annoys him and the monotony of the opening and closing commences to bore him. He continues to pay his dues but his attendance becomes irregular and finally discontinues altogether. Every Past Master present has seen this dramatic episode enacted in his own lodge and many of you have wrestled with the problem. We must admit that it is one of the most baffling of all our problems because it is a problem that we cannot definitely control. Of course there are many men of outstanding business and professional importance who are faithful in their lodge attendance and they will be the first to appreciate that I mean no reflection upon the character or quality of the noble men who do carry on Masonic work, in my efforts to suggest a remedy that might prove to be helpful in this disturbing situation. First, let us analyze this type of material and see if there is not some way for it to be wrought into a faithful and enthusiastic Free- mason. Because he is a leader among men his sense of self is strong. This is not just an outward dignity that insists upon recognition from others, but a sense of the man's inner being. This man will sign the by-laws and take his seat in the body of the lodge and will efface himself for a time but he will not be content to remain inactive indefinitely. His strong sense of self becomes eager to express some of its powers. Banquets and entertainments are not of much interest to him unless he is the chairman of the committee charged with the responsibility of providing them. He is usually at his best in adversity and he welcomes responsibility. He will be a tower of strength to his lodge but they must keep him constantly usefully employed in order to hold his interest. If his lodge does not keep him clothed with some responsibility he will lose interest and become just another lukewarm Mason. Lodge attendance can usually be increased among the rank and file by interesting and instructive addresses, if they are well adver- tised. Our membership is eager for Masonic light and while it must be admitted that few of the brethren have the necessary knowledge to 186 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE give the Lodges good and wholesome instruction in the Esoteric phil- osophy of Masonry, the history of the Craft is so rich in legend and story that any intelligent Mason can prepare almost an endless number of interesting and colorful addresses with the help of only a meager library. There is a Masonic tradition that in ancient days all the brethren present took an active part in the ceremonial work of the lodge. It seems that they chanted responses to the various announcements from the stations. In any event we know that the greater the number of the brethren that we can put actively into all the work of the Lodge, the better we can hold their loyalty and keep them feeling that their attendance is important. No man however colorless he may he, is satisfied to remain an eternal wall-flower. Our problem differs from that of the churches. They throw open their doors and say "whosoever will may come." They lay down a scheme of salvation. We do not. They are all inclusive as they should be. We are exclusive, because we have learned that only men of a certain spiritual tone respond to Masonic teachings and become good Master Masons. This thing I have called "a spiritual tone" is an elusive something and difficult to isolate and analyze, but it exists. You can detect its presence or note its absence before the candidate has finished his first voyage. Now I firmly believe we do something real and definite to the inner life of the candidate in the ceremonies of the degrees. I believe that the ceremony of the first degree helps the candidate to stablize his desire, nurture and bring it under control. I believe that the1 second degree is designed to expand the mental capacity of the Candidate and does so when the work is not slurred over but is properly conferred. I believe the Master Mason's degree enriches a man's spiritual nature and gives power just to the extent of the candidate's capacity to receive. We have boasted that our Masonic membership is of a character that represents the backbone of the Nation. If this be true, thevback- borie of the Nation can look forward to bearing a burden that will strain it as never before; for the problems which confront us now when we are marshalling all the resources of the Country for defense are nothing as compared to the problems we will face after the war has run its course. In order to successfully build our defense it is going to be necessary for us to relinquish the equitable distribution of power that has been the key to our individual liberty and place greater power in the hands of a few men and possibly one man. After the war is over there will be the problem of returning to our normal democratic way of life. There will be deep social unrest OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 187

and a clamor as never before against extremes of wealth and extremes of poverty. It will take cool heads and stout hearts to steer the ship of state safely through the storm to a haven of peace and concord among the classes. Every now and then some one sagely remarks that wars will never cease because human nature never changes. I don't believe that, for while human nature never changes basically, habits of thought change and viewpoints change under the pressure of education and experience. There may be some sporadic struggles but I believe this will be the last great war between the nations. The nations can protect themselves against the depredations of a criminal nation with an adequate international police force just the same as they protect themselves with a national police force from being over-run by a criminal element within their own borders. Heretofore we have had no universally united opinion against war but this war has been brought right into the homes of men in all the beleaguered countries by the bombings of their innocent women and children; and woe to the ambitious and criminal politician who raises a war-cry after this war has been fought out and a peaceful settlement has been accomplished. After this war, classes will be leveled to relative usefulness and there will be no stomach for war anywhere. Possibly the awfulness, the heartless cruelty of this war will after all have served a useful purpose. Masonry has much to teach about the practical affairs of life, about the foundation on which a civilization should rest, about the way a human society should be builded. We declare that Brotherhood is man's inevitable destiny and that any civilization built up against Brotherhood must inevitably perish. We declare that nations that build their future on armed power and the enslavement of the weak have sounded their own death knell. We teach that the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man are not man-made theories but facts in Nature and that they are as changeless as any other laws of Nature and any Civilization built in contradiction to them will be broken by them and will have to be rebuilt. So in the great controversies that will come up after the next armistice in solution of the grave problems of National and Interna- tional life, Masonry will be revived everywhere and through its votaries will take its place in the councils of the Nations and work for a just and enduring peace based upon the supreme moral law. This I believe is the divine mission of Masonry, to do God's work in the world through his Law of Brotherhood. On motion the thanks of the Grand Lodge was extended to Brother Corey and the Oration ordered printed in the Proceedings. 188 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

W. D. Haas, Jr., P. G. M., announced that W: Bro. J. P. Arce- neaux, Past Grand Orator and D. D. G. M, 13th Masonic District has -written a piece of music entitled "Down in Louisiana" and desired to dedicate it to the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana. After its rendition by the Grand Organist, Grand Master Nun- gesser thanked Brother Arceneaux for his thoughtfulness and accepted the dedication in the name of the Grand Lodge. INSTALLATION OF OFPICBES On request of the incoming Grand Master the outgoing Grand Master M:W: Brother J. Chris Nungesser acted as installing officer, assisted by M :W: Brother W. D. Haas, Jr., as Grand Mar- shal and Kev. Brother Sidney A. Seegers, as Grand Chaplain.

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS, 1941 M:W: DEE A. STRICKLAND, Monroe, Western Star 24 Grand Master R:W: J. LUTHER JORDAN, Mansfield, Mansfield 250 Deputy Grand Master R:W: BENJAMIN Y. WOLF, New Orleans, Friends of Harmony 58 Grand Senior Warden R:W: W. S. KINGREY, Kinder, Kinder 297 Grand Junior Warden R:W: U. W. McMILLAN, New Orleans, Linn Wood 167 Grand Treasurer R:W: D. PETER LAGUENS, Jr., New Orleans, Corin- thian 190 .Grand Secretary R:W: JESSE A. TAYLOR, Lafayette, Hope 145.. Grand Lecturer R:W: THURLOW W. PARISH, Ruston, Ruston 106....Grand Lecturer

APPOINTMENTS W: REV. W. L. DOSS, Jr., Monroe, Homer 152 Grand Chaplain W: REV. JOHN F. FOSTER, Shreveport, Arcadia 126 Honorary Grand Chaplain W: CLARENCE BEASLEY, Logansport, Mt. Vernon 83 Grand Marshal W: OTTO E. PASSMAN, Monroe, Graham Surghnor 383 Grand Senior Deacon W: JOHN W. JAMES, Columbia, Columbia 164 , Grand Junior Deacon W: T. F. MATHES, New Orleans, Louisiana 102 Grand Sword Bearer W: LESLIE K. CAPPEL, Alexandria, Oliver 84....Grand Pursuivant OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 189

GRAND STEWARDS W: D. L, BUTLER, Rodessa, Benefteld 270 D:D:G:M: Dist. 1 W: HARRY McKBNZIE, Homer, Homer 152 D:D:G:M: Dist. 2 W: R. B. JONES, Hodge, Hodge 363 D:D:G:M: Dist. 3 W: P. H. FARMER, Ferriday, Ferriday 390 D:D:G:M: Dist. 4 W: J. R. McCARTNET, Winnfield, Eastern Star 151 D:D:G:M: Dist. 5 W: A. K. PALMER, Oxford, Pelican 318 D:D:G:M: Dist. G W: R. C. LEEVES, Tallulah, Tallulah 308 D:D:G:M: Dist. 7 W: R. L. GAY, Zwolle, Zwolle 302 D:D:G:M: Dist. 8 W: C. R. SANDERS, Boyce, Boyce 273 D:D:G:M: Dist. 9 W: M. V. MILLER, Oakdale, Sam Todd 182 D:D:G:M: Dist. 10 W: JULIUS O. HEDT, New Iberia, Aurora 193....D:D:G:M: Dist. 11 W: A. D. ELLIS, Baton Rouge, Livonia 220 D:D:G:M: Dist. 12 W: H. DOYLE MARTIN, Baton Rouge, Rt. 3, Milford 117 D:D:G:M: Dist. 13 W: G. H. BROCK, Slidell, Slidell 311 D:D:G:M: Dist. 14 W: J. J. KENNY, Algiers, Sts. John 153 D:D:G:M: Dist. 15 W: ARTHUR HERIC, New Orleans, Union 172....D:D:G:M: Dist 16 W: THOMAS GREEN, New Orleans, Perfect Union 1 D:D:G:M: Dist. 17 W: BEN COHEN, New Orleans, David R. Graham 413 D:D:G:M: Dist. 18 E. C. GIBSON, Monroe, Western Star 24 Grand Orator EARLE S. RICE, New Orleans, Mt. Moriah 59 Grand Organist LOUIS ESCHBNBRENNER, New Orleans, Euclid 394 Grand Tyler Motion was made and carried that the Grand Master have ab- sentee officers installed at a later and suitable time. M :W: Brother Jas. H. Eowland then made presentation of a Past Grand Master's jewel to M :W: Brother J. Chris Nungesser, which was acknowledged with thanks. M :W: Brother Leon S. Haas, P :G :M:, was reelected as a member of the Board of the Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc. for the ensuing 3 years, his term having expired. M:W: Brother Geo. A. Treadwell, P.G.M., was reelected for 5 years as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home for Children, his term having expired. 190 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GEAND LODGE

M:W: Brother Dee A. Strickland in a short talk outlined a trestle board for the coming year and thanked the Brethren for having elevated him to the exalted post which he now holds. Upon motion of Past Grand Master Gayle a rising vote of thanks was given to M :W: Bro. J. Chris Nungesser for the wonderful work done during the past year. No further business appearing, after prayer, M:W: Grand Master, Dee A. Strickland at 9 :30 p. m. closed the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana in ample form, until the One Hundred and Thirty-first Annual Grand Communication to be held in the City of New Orleans, beginning Monday, February 9th, 1942, at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon. Fraternally submitted,

Grand Secretary. Approved.

Grand Master. GRAND SECRETARY'S OFFICE THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS Masonic Temple, 333 St. Charles corner Perdido Streets, New Orleans, La.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing pages, from 1 to 190, contain a true transcript of the Minutes of the Proceedings of The Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F. & A. M., at its One Hundred and Thirtieth Annual Grand Communication, held in the City of New Orleans from, the third day to the fourth day of February, A. D. 1941, A. L. 5941.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of The Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F. and A. 31. together with my official signature.

Grand Secretary. N. B.—All communications should be addressed to D. PETER LAGUENS, Jr., Grand Secretary, Masonic Temple, 333 St. Charles Street, New Orleans, La. Next Annual Grand Communication begins on Monday, February 9th, A. D. 1942, A. L. 591,2, 1:00 o'clock in the, afternoon, Masonic Temple, New Orleans, La. ROSTER OF LODGES FOR THE YEAR 1941

PERFECT UNION LODGE No. 1. Chartered August 15, 1812. Original Organization, 1793. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Meets second and fourth Mondays. Officers Roy L. Leonard W. M. Eugene H. Treadaway J. D. Walter L. Mangan..... S. W. John A. Kennedy, Jr M. C. Geo. M. Niemeyer J. W. Henry L. Bergey ] Adolph V. Scheurich Treasurer LeRoy J. Allain j Stewards Alvin G. Pike (P.M.) Secretary Wm. F. Polchow J Thomas Green (P.M.) Chaplain W. T. Gowan (P. M.) Tyler Fred Z. H. Gerdes S. D.

Past Masters Percy S. Benedict. P. C. Buckingham. Andrew Spadafora. J. Bart Davis. John H. Hisgen. Richard K. Wagar. Tobin H. Underwood. Geo. B. Laborde. Harry C. Rodick. John T. Kennedy. Alvin G. Pike. John S. Gilbert. Charles X. Frederick. Chas. A. Rosenberg. Henry L. Bergey, Jr. William T. Gowan. Von W. Van Lue. Nolan L. Bergey. Andrew C. Anderson. Milton A. Hawkins. ' Thomas Green Total, 230 members. Passed and Raised—Eugene H. Treadaway. Died—Charles W. Lewis, Edward Drevar, Thomas E. Edelston, James H. Nobles, Thomas L. Butcher, Edward Knoll, Clyde Pine, William Betz, Sr., Charles R. Kamm. Suspended, N. P. D.—Alexander Merhige, Berlin E. Spaulding.

ETOILE POLAIRE (POLAR STAR) LODGE No. 1. Chartered August 15th, 1812. Original Organization, 1794. Polar Star Hall, corner Rampart and Kerlerec streets, New Orleans. meets first and third Thursdays in each month.

Officers Adolphe Brugier W. M. August Vital J. D. Anatole Forfer S. W. Joseph Lassus M. C. Robert Seay J. W. Louis Chevalier Steward Leon Tournier Treasurer J. Feuvrel Inner Guard Charles Villas Secretary J. M. Nogue Hospitalier Jean Serio Chaplain Emile Tournier Tyler Jean Descomps S. D. EOSTBE OF LODGES 193

Past Masters Paul Vandemborre Chas. Villas Fernand L. Duclos. Leon Tournier Lucien Gaye. Rene J. Munch. J. M. Nogue Edouard Corre. Jean Serio Total, 79 members. Initiated and Passed—Emile Celestin Lamothe. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Nativel Collins, Mark R. Guidry. Reinstated—John B. Gasquet. Died—Edouard Despaux. Suspended, N. P. D.—Xavier Miller.

PERSEVERANCE LODGE No. 4. Chartered August 15th, 1812. Original Organization, 1810. Corner Du- maine and St. Claude streets, New Orleans. Meets second and fourth Thursdays.

Officers Andre J. Laulhe W. M. Marcel Bacquat S. D. Sidney J. Majesty S. W. Blaise B. Dominguez J. D. Edw. A. Theard J. W. Kirby Bordelon M. E. Jean B. Laulhe Treasurer Francois Danton Hospitaller Lucien G. Sabathier. Secretary Jos. Abadie Steward Joseph T. Leze Chaplain Jean Laran Tyler Eugene Claverie M. C. Gustave Lajeanne I. G.

Past Masters Octave Garsaud Stanley H. Hingle Frank W. Magn6 Ernest Haro J. Baptists Laulhe. Francois Fourmigue. Henri Ader James O. DeFuentes. Jean M. Dastugue. J. M. Dufrechou, Leon Sarrat. Blaise B. Dominguez George Ader James J. Baron. Marcel Bacquat. Maurice Lassauze. Joseph T. Leze Total, 69 members. Died—Olivier Trosclair. Demitted—Joseph H. Gohres, Pierre Lacoste. Raised—Joseph Kirby Bordelon. Suspended, N. P. D.—Andree L. Burthe, Louis Burthe, James J. Lamare, Omar Vilac. 194 ROSTER OF LODGES

CERVANTES LODGE No. 5.

Formed by Union of Los Amigos del Orden Lodge No. 5 and Silencio Lodge No. 9. Organized September 17th, 1883. Chartered No. 5, February 13th, 1884. Organized March 10th, 1884 (to date from 1842). Meets corner St. Claude and Dumaine streets, second and fourth Mondays.

Officers Augusto M. Boyd W. M. Antonio Alonso S. D. Juan E. Battle S. W. Alejandro Menendez J. D. Mariano Parres J. W. Felix Obrador Hospitaller Jose S. Reynaud Secretary Francisco Salinas Steward Macrino Trelles Treasurer Manuel Barral Inner Guard Luis G. Bravo Orator Paul J. Laran Tyler Alberto Barrientos M. E. (Not a member) Max M. Schaumburger M. C.

Past Masters Macrino Trelles Gregorio Garrett Francisco D. Cervantes Juan Isaac Ruiz Ubaldo Trelles Luis G. Bravo Juan Manuel Lopez Manuel Victor Rivera Jose S. Reynaud. Valente P. Ramos Francisco Villanueva Felix Obrador. Alberto Quiroga Abraham Solomon Total, 53 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Duval Francisco Ferrera. Raised—Antonio Lalin. Affiliated—Antonio Alonso, Max M. Schaumburger. Died—Alvaro Quiroga, Juan Torres Y Torres, Juan M. Gonzalez (P.M.), Antonio Lalin. Suspended, N. P. D.—Juan Lago, Lorenzo F. Mellini, Eugenio Pazos.

HUMBLE COTTAGE LODGE No. 19. Chartered July 13th, 1820. Opelousas, St. Landry Parish. Stated meetings first and third Wednesdays. P. O. Box 707.

Officers R. S. Musgrove W. M. T. L. Stafford S. D. B. A. Rose S. W. Jos. J. Doucett J. D. Tyler N. Lamson J. W. H. C. Walker ) „, , M. H. McLeod Treasurer Isadore Davis J Blewaras Ariel Fontenot Secretary E. P. Christian Tyler J. L. Colson M. C. I. O. Alexander Chaplain ROSTER OF LODGES 195

Past Masters F. P. Butler Johnny A. Haas. Sidney L. Ducharme. Leon S. Haas, Sr., W. B. Robert T. L. Stafford P.G.M. D. C. Rose, Jr. A. P. Land Leon S. Haas, Jr. R. V. Miles *Geo. H. Parker Ariel Pontenot. Richard D. Lamson. *Geo. H. Woodruff O. Chiasson. Ira C. Dimmick. *B. C. Woodruff J. L. Ballard Allen Dezauche *Kirtley Lynch M. H. McLeod. B. G. Burleigh. *Gantt Nicholson, Sr. Walter W. Smith •Denotes by Affiliation Life Members F. P. Butler Leon S. Haas, Sr. Chas. L. Voorhies J. W. Jordon Total, 117 members. Initiated—Sidney Allen Munsey, James Welton Havenar, Robert Loffland Nicholas, Cleo Creamer. Initiated and Passed—Paul Turner. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Joe J. Doucet, Many Odel Reed, Jack Bunyon Head, John Orla Rundle. Passed and Raised—Wesley Herman Broussard, Harold Bayne Young. Affiliated-^E. T. Earnest. Died—Geo. J. Bourgeois. Demitted—Chas. E. Shoemaker. Suspended, N. P. D.-Wm, E. Dyess, A. C. Jones (P. M.), J. M. Caillouet.

WESTERN STAR LODGE No. 24. Original Charter, July 12th, 1823. New charter granted 1849. Monroe, Ouachita Parish, La. Stated meetings, first and third Tuesdays of each month. P. O. Box 573. Officers H. B. Cannon W. M. J. W. White S. D. Wm. L. Smith S. W. Pete Haddad J. D. E. R. Baham J. W. N. S. Kern M. C. Sig. Haas Treasurer J. W. Baldwin P. M. Culver Secretary M. L. Hargus Stewards M. S. Harrison Chaplain F. L. Speakman .1 Tyler Past Masters Sig Haas Frank Masling Curtis B. Hair W. M. Washburn R. D. Farr M. H. Kulcke Jno. E. Mason R. R. Beaman H. O. Hartman E. L. Neville R. Nick Slator Aaron P. Parker B. Waelder Morris S. Harrison G. L. Baker D. A. Strickland. S. G. Young Total, 246 members. 196 EOSTEB OF LODGES

Initiated—Courtland Prentice Gray, Jr. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Thomas Levi Downs. Passed and Raised—Charles Shearer Foster. Affiliated—William Staten Brown, James Az Taylor, Harvey Cash, Jr., Charles Verner Collier, Murray Hudson. Reinstated—Garland Hugh Gill, Marion Stinson Monk, David Ross Coats. Died—John Thomas Chappell, Grayson Guthrie. Robert Morris Browning, Charles Edward Bynum, Jr., Jesse Theobalds Roye, Joseph Mickel, Victor Franklin Sackett. Demitted—Byron Thomas Wilson, Marion Stinson Monk, James Az Taylor. Suspended, N. P. D.—William Daniel Grice, Armond Goldsmith McHenry, George Ray Purcell, James Clayton Richardson, Guy Palmer Stubbs, James Harvey Trousdale, William Boydie Vice.

ST. ALBANS LODGE No. 28. Chartered January 6th, 1827. Jackson, East Feliciana Parish, La. Stated meetings 2nd and 4th Monday in each month. Officers Paul V. Seals W. M. C. R. Heirtzler S. D. Vernon A. Lary S. W. J. Q. Lea J. D. Lemuel H. Bowden J. W. A. J. Dobrowlski M. C. T. D. Dawson Treasurer Wade R. Connell | ,,. H J. H. Trotter Secretary T. K. DeLee f &l6waras E. M. Robords Chaplain Hubert Seals Tyler Past Masters T. D. Dawson A. J. Dobrowlski Wade R. Connell J. H. Trotter Robert S. Brannon Total, 52 members. Initiated—J. D. McConnell. Reinstated—Lawrence E. Early, Gillie Hattaway, Jesse T. White, Gordon Johnson. Demitted—James Edward Jarmon, Jesse T. White. Suspended, N. P. D.—Charles Lemon Munson.

FELICIANA LODGE No. 31. Chartered March 25th, 1828. Originally organized 1817 (as 46 Ky.) St. Francisville, West Feliciana Parish, La. Stated meetings, first and third Mondays. P. O. St. Francisville.

Officers L. Bernard Weydert (P.M.)..W. M. R. H. Daniel (P.M.) S. D. Ambrose M. Ducote (P.M.)....S. W. R. H. Krentel J. D. Jas. L. Stirling J. W. Joseph E. Cutrer (P.M.) M. C. Rudolf Teutsch (P. M.)..Treasurer A. W. Weydert ) Q. , J. R. Matthews (P. M.)..Secretary C. E. Daniel (P.M.)....} btewaras W. S. Maryman (P.M.)....Chaplain J. W. Daniel (P.M.) Tyler ROSTER OF LODGES 197

Past Masters H. C. Leake. L. B. Weydert. James H. Daniel. J. R. Matthews. Jas. G. Perkins. Z. M. DeLoach. Rudolf Teutsch. Ambrose M. Ducote. Robt. W. Stewart. D. I. Norwood. Walter S. Maryman. Thos. O. Woods. Rudolf Yunkea. Warren A. Mackie. Joseph E. Cutrer. B. I. Daniel. Eugene S. Muse. Wm. E. Wood R. H. Daniel. George W. Newman. C. P. Rutledge. Claude E. Daniel Dalton V. Martin Total, 93 members. Initiated—John Parker Daniel. Initiated and Passed—Glenn David Kelly. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Carl Wentworth Pittman. Affiliated—Jos. B. Aubic. Reinstated—J. Bob Daniel. Died—Robinson M. Leake. Demitted—(Rev.) Howard L. Courtney.

PHOENIX LODGE No. 38. Chartered October 6th, 1833. Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, La. Stated meetings, first and third and fifth Wednesdays of each month. Officers L. S. Miller W. M. W. T. Todd S. D. John Martin S. W. R. E. Corkern J. D. Max Mallory J. W. P. G. Durham M. C. J. T. Iglehart Treasurer L. M. Scarborough.... M. T. Cheves Secretary W.

GERMANIA LODGE No. 46. Chartered April 18th, 1844. Masonic Hall, 4415 Bienville Street, New Orleans. Meets every Second and Fourth "Wednesdays. Address of Secretary, 2563 N. Roman Street Officers Victor Schreiber W. M. Vertram G. Smith S. D. Wm. R. Pohlmann S. W. Emile T. Kaler J. D. R. E. A. Thiele J. W. Jacob Meyer M. C. J. A. Lahoste Treasurer Carl Oertel } „. H Wm. E. Forster Secretary E. J. Stephens j fciewaros John Welker Chaplain Frank J. Heine M. E. Geo. C. Eckert ....Tyler Past Masters John W. Engelhardt, Eugene Schwartz. Henry Kraak. Bruno Prager, Alb. Flucke. M. G. Rapp. Fritz Schroeder, Chas. Heltkamp. Karl L. Koster, Sr. Ludwig Hesse. Richard Klatt W. Frank Kottemann Total, 69 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Bertram G. Smith, Emile T. Kaler, Harry Edward Roberts, Joseph Paul DuRapo. Passed and Raised—John Schimm. Died—Jacob Denny (P.M.), John F. Heft, John Marcus Koelle (P.M.), Paul Bloom. Suspended N. P. D.—With Fridijon Moller.

SAINT JAMES LODGE No. 47. Chartered June 28, 1844. Baton Rouge, La., Parish of East Baton Rouge, P. O. Box 647. Meets first and third Thursday in each month and Saints John Days, June 24th and December 27th. Address of Secretary, P. O. Box 444, Baton Rouge. Officers Jones B. Richmond W. M. Perry K. Day M. C. Waldemar Landry, Jr S. W. Jas. E. Vernon, Jr 1 Fred A. Beard J. W. Jas. L. Frier King H. Knox Treasurer Jas. E. Crowell Stewards George W. Fair Secretary Frank D. Trimble John P. Norris Chaplain Willis D. Morris Chesta H. Rivers S. D. Wm. A. Romans Robt. M. Andrews J. D. Hugh D. Piper. .". .Tyler Past Masters Eugene F. Fleming, Jr. Adam G. Mundinger Purser Parker. John J. Mundinger Earnest Lee Bankston.Victor A. Sachse. John P. Norris Elbert Lewis Jordan. Marshall W. Milton Charles C. Bird, Jr. Cyrus J. Bogan. Edwin C. Thompson. Claud W. Edgerton Thomas L. Whltaker. Edwin B. Loudon Homer L. Garrett William H. Gladney. Walter Winn Bynum J. Herbert Perkins Glenn S. Darsey Alton L. Miller George W. Farr. Total, 242 members. EOSTBE OP LODGES 199

Initiated—Micajah Albert Piper. Initiated, Passed and Raised — John Delmar Daigre, Frank Lafayette Hooper, William Alexander Romans. Passed and Raised—Washington Straub Roberts. Affiliated — Bennet E. Boyd, Warren Arthur Harper, Lemuel Cicero Parker, James Jehu Robert, Frank Dale Trimble, Merle Melton Welsh, Martin Hopson Whitehead, Lester James Williams. Reinstated—Joseph Adron Anders, Walter Winn Bynum (P.M.), James B. Edmonds. Died—Owen Hamilton Boney, John Allen Caruthers (P.M.), Carlin Clyde Chapman, Dan D. Cline, Wm. Gordan Strickland. Demitted—Warren Arthur Harper. Suspended N. P. D.—Robert E. Cutrer, Alvin Lee Hall, Leonard Lee Humphreys (P.M.), Wiiliam Theodore Hunt, Albert Franklin Kidder, Henry W. Penticost, John Freeman Spearin.

MINDEN LODGE No. 51. Chartered April 19th, 1845. Minden, Webster Parish, La. Stated meetings, first and third Tuesdays in each month. Officers Dea Martin W. M. B. D. Gleason S. D. V. A. Brackin ;.S. W. V. G. Owen J. D. W. C. Bradford J. W. W. L. Wright M. C. B. Butler Treasurer Raymond Carnahan-. 1 „. • J. A. Thompson Secretary R. S. Lamb j stewards W. F. O'Kelley Chaplain Riley R. Slack Tyler Past Masters W. H. Webb, R- F. Kennon, P.G.M. R. D. Moseley. J. B. Sandefur, Clifford E. Hays. Geo. W. Temples. W. R. Fogle, Jr. H. C. Applegate Hugh L. Owen. BS. Butler, George W. Kennon. Ben. D. Gleason. J. A. Thompson. B. D. Walker, Riley R. Slack. Wm. Harper. W. F. O'Kelley. Felix M. Sexton. B. A. Norman. R. M. Lambert. V. G. Owen. Dea Martin. C. M. Hutton. Total, 207 members. Initiated and Passed—Harold Baxter Colvin. Initiated, Passed and Raised — Joseph Merle Brewer, Everace Brown Errington, Raymond Carnahan, Ezra Simpson Vickrey, Rollin Samuel Lamb. Passed and Raised—Dewey Preston Hartsell. Affiliated—George Spells, W. V. Rushing. .Reinstated—James B. Lee, George B. Grounds, W. Carl Dalton. Francis Terrell Garrett, Joe G. Miller. Died—John Daniels, N. T. Woodard (P.M.), Claude B. Walker. Demitted—Horace M. White. Suspended N. P. D.—J. C. Anderson, C. L. Braswell, J. A. Miller, A. S. Monzingo, Joe Rachal, D. D. Snow, M. J. Steinwinder, Cecil W. Watson, Mark A. Willis. 200 ROSTER OP LODGES

OLIVE LODGE No. 52. Chartered November 27th, 1845. Clinton, Parish of East Feliciana, La. Stated meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Officers V. J. Wbodside W. M. L. A. Windham S. D. L. D. Powers S. W. Richard Kilbourne J. D. H. B. Carroll J. W. E. W. Chaney M. C. Joe S. Felps Treasurer H. H. Kilbourne ] P. H. Dupuy Secretary E. L. Knighton |- Stewards J. H. White Chaplain E. L. Dunn J V. V. Babin Tyler Past Masters W. L. Haney P. H. Dupuy V. V. Babin E. R. Waller J. H. White H. B. Carroll H. H. Kilbourne A. L. Irwin Joe S. Felps. J. G. Dreher Total, 65 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Richard H. Kilbourne. Reinstated—Walter C. Worthy, Albert R. Roberts. Died—W. W. Durham. Demitted^L. F. Cato.

UNION FRATERNAL LODGE No. 53. Farmerville, Union Parish, La. Meets 1st and 3rd Monday In each month. Reorganized under charter, February 12th, 1890.

Officers M. O. Love W. M. A. D. Smith S. D. Troy Ham S. W. G. R. Weaver J. D. Joe E. Waller J. W. R. C. Harper M. C. S. L. Smith Treasurer W. A. Smith { m fl H. Preaus Secretary Hughey Ham } eiewarus S. D. Reech Chaplain H. Ludwig .Tyler Past Masters C. H. Hudson Edward Everett, Jr. Ben M. Lee Edward Everett, Sr. H. Preaus A. C. Dykes. J. M. Booth A. B. Turnage R. C. Harper. H. Ludwig S. L. Smith R. J. Allen Emmett J. Lee Guy Ludwig A. D. Smith S. T. Howell George M. Edwards Total, 59 members. Initiated—Jewell Lester Howard, George Lee Greer. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Gordon R. Weaver. Reinstated—H. O. Jones, H. W. Ward, J. E. Smith. Died—Guy F. Hicks. ROSTER OF LODGES 201

MOUNT GERIZIM LODGE No. 54. Chartered November 28th, 1846. Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, La. Stated meetings 1st and 3rd Tuesday. P. O. Box 54. Officers E. H. Drummond W. M. O. E. Gilmore S. D. T. H. Armitage S. W. M. P. Weatherly J. D. Lynn R. Pomeroy J. W. W. T. Terrell M. C. W. Dan Files Treasurer J. H. Frazer { „, H W. A. Page Secretary T. J. Bond f atewaraa Ferd. Wolff Chaplain W. P. Westbrook Tyler Past Masters W. E. Aden. Ferd Wolff. F. L. Keller. Geo. T. Madison. D. M. White O. W. Reily. T. H. Milliken. W. A. Page. E. H. Drummond Fred M. Odom. James R. Fuller. Lynn R. Pomeroy. W. Dan Files. Total, 136 members. Initiated—L. A. Baker, Herbert H. Dawkins. Initiated and Passed—William Stanley West. Initiated, Passed and Raised—W. T. Terrell, O. E. Gilmore. Passed—Hubert G. Stevenson. Raised—C. J. Tolar, John S. Green, H. B. Alexander. Affiliated—Jack Bostwick, H. D. Mock, J. H. Frazer, Marion S. Monk. Reinstated—Samuel J. Handler, Robin M. Hood, Elliott Spear. Died—Pat Smith. Demitted—Mendel Snyder, C. J. Tolar, Raphael Bloch, (P.M.). Suspended N. P. D.—E. L. Barron, D. M. Quinn, Carl F. Reed, C. P. Thompson, Russell K. Timmons.

FRANKLIN LODGE No. 57. Chartered January 24th, 1848. Franklin, St. Mary Parish, La. Meets first and third Tuesdays in each month. Officers Harry J. Ribble W. M. Ralph Stoufflet S. D. Leon D. Byars S. W. J. Hebert Luke J. D. Chas. M. Peterson, Jr J. W. Marvin Morris, Jr M. C. J. J. Lunny (P.M.) Treasurer N. E. Hanagriff | „, H H. L. Feske (P.M.) Secretary Dave Friedman J otewarus Win. A. Moore (P.M.)....Chaplain John D. Larpenter Tyler Past Masters C. N. Frost C. M. Horton John R. Luke S. T. McCardell, Jr. W. A. Moore. Nathan J. Boudreaux Percy Saint Willis Leroy See W. R. Gates R. E. Brumby James J. Lunny Maurice Silverman. Howard S. Nordyke Leo S. McAnelly Emory G. Stone. H. L. Feske H. C. Shaw Henry J. Mondor P. W. Trowbridge *J. B. Miller •Denotes by Affiliation. Total, 108 members. 202 ROSTEK OF LODGES

Initiated — John Alfred Abshier, Curtis J. Bordelon, Adam J. Robichaux. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Willie J. Sons, Albert Stoufflet. Passed and Raised—Earl George Luke. Raised—Earnest A. Zetterland. Affiliated—Marvin Morris, Sr., D. A. Montalbano. Reinstated—Richard S. Kramer, Albert F. Spangler, Herbert C. Anderson, Wilfred W. Cook, William P. Kemper, Byron W. Ells. Died—Sam Serio, T. Mercer Moorman. Demitted—Byron W. Ells. Suspended N. P. D.—E. D. Akers, C. E. Hamm.

FRIENDS OF HARMONY LODGE No. 58.

Chartered April 22nd, 1848. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays. Officers Meyer Schaeffer W. M. Bernard Volodarsky S. D. John A. Herrmann S. W. Isadore Saltz J. D. Harry Hyman J. W. Joseph Gerstner M. C. B. Y. Wolf (P. M.) Treasurer Raymond Pichon, Sr.1 afQWO,.,i W. W. Amstutz (P.M.)....Secretary Chas. C. Fush, Jr f bl:ewaras C. A. Plateo (P.M.) Chaplain C. O. Hinrichs Tyler

Past Masters B. T. Wolf, 'Kidore Mayer. Walter W. Amstutz. II. M. Tannenbaum, T. C. Robinson. Robt. J. B. Rolfs. E. X Koffgkey, Wm. H. Reed. Edw. A. Ory, Jr. A. G. Aufdemorte, J. B. Eaton. C. O. Hinrichs. P. W. Weber, Harry J. Wallick. H. E. Antoine. Wm. Mayer. P. J. Vlcarl S. S. Longo. D. B. Ivey. Louis H. Folse C. Anton Plateo David L. Levy. John Duplaisir. Total, 175 members. Initiated—Andrew Julian Schwabe. Initiated, Passed and Raised-^Raymond Pichon, Joseph Gerstner. Reinstated—M. J. Angell. Died—M. S. Steeg (P.M.), William Pfaff (P.M.), Sol Strauss, Rubin Blitz, John Sanborn, John M. Hinkel, F. H. Hinrichs, C. B. Merrill. Demitted—Maurice Wolf Levy. Suspended N. P. D.—J. S. Wild, Harry Levy. ROSTER OF LODGES 203

MOUNT MORIAH LODGE No. 59. Chartered March 24th, 1849. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Meets first and third Tuesdays. Officers Everett C. Wells W. M. Everett H. Wells J. D. O. J. Toups, Jr S. W. Gilbert C. Sheen M. C. A. A. Sanders J. W. Matthew F. Cain (P.M.)..Chaplain B. H. Walsdorf (P.M.)..Treasurer R. C.Frickman (P.M.) ^ atpward, L. T. Walsdorf (P.M.)....Secretary C. A. Boutall (P.M.).. J Stewards Curtis C. Covington S. D. Fred W. Hiler Tyler Past Masters E. H. Walsdorf. Wm. J. Hugo Robt. S. Noble. Frank J. Herman. Chas. A. Boutall. James R. Angell. W. A. Simpson, Sr. J. David Walker Ben. J. Legett (A). Louis Hufft Louis T. Walsdorf. Emile W. Nagel. Robert H. Schaffnit Vernor G. Smith, Sr. Robert J. Russ. Bertney G. Frick Leo R. Stamm (A). Chas. A. Lamberton (A) C. M. McBride, Frank E. Brigtsen Matthew F. Cain Thos. F. DePaoli. Robt. C. Frickman. (A)—Affiliation. Paul P. Hope Jno. J. Kornfeld. Total, 387 members. Initiated—E. C. Cortie. Initiated, Passed and Raised—William John Bertucci, Leaverett R. Craig, Thomas H. O'Flinn, Paul James Gares. Gilbert Capers Sheen, Marion Tim Duckworth, Henry Thomas Renz, Edmund Murphy, William Thomas Williams, Joseph Delap Rabb, Jr., Everett Henry Wells, Herbert P. Kauffman. Passed and Raised—John Robert Krumm. Affiliated—Charles Amory Lamberton (P.M.) Reinstated—E. E. Smith, H. L. Byrd, Chas M. Lang, C. E. Thomas, James A. Ricks. Died—I. S. Wolff, D. W. Holderith, Thomas Kelly, Adolph Henry Ehrensing, Horace R. Perez, Sr. (P.M.), Edw. M. Comiskey, Frank B. Wood, Henry Leissenger. Demitted—'W. W. Parson, C. T. Christiansen. Suspended N. P. D.—John M. Breslin, Fred N. Smith,

GEORGE WASHINGTON LODGE No. 65. Organized 1847. Chartered March 3d, 1850. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Meets first and third Tuesdays. Officers Robt. R. Cazaubon W. M. A. J. Brisbi J. D. Emile Cappe S. W. Lester Gerson M. G. R. Wynne Irvine J. W. M. H. Warnke ] C. M. Chalmers Treasurer Raymond White J- Stewards H. B. Hoppmeyer Secretary M;. J. Fegan J Edw. E. Mercadal Chaplain John J. Irvine Tyler J. C. Bendler S. D. 204 ROSTER OF LODGES

Past Masters Robt. W. Irvine Wm. H. Hickerson, Jr. A. R. Jolissaint R. H. Welsh Wm. L. McCall Geo. Muller John J. Irvine Harvey D. Wagar Chas. P. Johannsen Chas. P. Reimann Chas. A. Baesler, Jr. J. W. A. LeMarchand Chas. H. Soland Otto C. Reimann D. A. Lanassa Vic Aschaffenburg C. Milton Chalmers D. Goldstein Walter D. MartiB Grady C. Darden Carl L. Bendler. C. W. Power M. F. Bundy Jacob C. Code Win. A. Lifsey P. R. Backes Edw. E. Mercadal Total, 194 members. Initiated and Passed—William Erby Cazaubon. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Lewis Sterbcorn. Affiliated—William J. Morris, Roland S. Wibker, Sellie Stevens Evans. Reinstated—Jacob C. Code (P.M.), Arthur J. Dance. Died—William T. Thlell, (P.M.), Cecil N. Bean (P.M.), Malcolm I. Pardee, James E. Heard, Jr., Samuel W. Landry. Demitted—W. J. Bennett, H. M. Hagelberger. Suspended N. P. D.—Alton F. Chopin, Clyde R. Kraft, John B. Murray, George B. Riviere, Henry L. Stanley, H. R. Strickland.

HIRAM LODGE No. 70. Organized 1847. Chartered March 3d, 1850. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Meets first and third Mondays.

Officers Morris N. Aronowitz W. M. Herman H. Swift M. C. Richard W. Hunt S. W. Moise Kahn Julius Gaethe J. W. Sam L. Aronowitz.... James Reid, Jr. Treasurer Herman B. Mednick.. Stewards T. Ellwood Frazier. Secretary W. C. Burkenstock.... Jos. C. Shields, Sr Chaplain Wm. J. Davis William H. Bailey S. D. Geo. M. Mack .' Tyler Sidney I. Goldman J. D.

Past Masters James Reid, Jr. T. Ellwood Frazier. Richard McCarthy, Jr. Julius Goldman Herbert S. Well. Ellie H. Schill Fred C. Kahler Fred H. Rosenbaum. Arthur E. Bentley. Edwin O. Cook Henry Goldman. H. L. Midlo Dave M. Ferth Moise Kahn. Henry B. Myers. Leon Lichtenstein Jno. P. Schneider. Henry Guidry. Edwin W. Booth Theo. H. McGiehan Ellis C. Irwin. Geo. M. Mack Elliott A. Jacobs C. Edward Jones. Jos. G. Shields, Sr. Total, 197 members. ROSTER OF LODGES 205

Initiated—Benjamin Franklin Shields. Initiated, Passed and Raised — Sidney Irwin Goldman, Morris Portnoy, Thomas Brandon Garrett, Herman Harry Swift. Reinstated—Henry P. Riedlinger. Died—Girod J. Sanders, Walter J. Falgout, William A. White, David Armstrong, Abraham L. Levin. Demitted—Isaac Rabinowitz, Leon Davis, Max M. Schaumburger. Suspended N. P. D.—John J. Barcelo (P.M.), Louis Koenigsberg, Dudley F. Moore.

ALPHA HOME LODGE No. 72. Alpha organized 1848. Home organized 1855. Chartered as Alpha- Home February 14th, 1860. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Meets first and third Tuesdays.

Officers Milton John Walch W. M. Val A. Earhart S. D. Lloyd H. Bagley S. W. Wm. G. Zimmerman J. D. Bryce E. Dressel J. W. Lester L. Hoppe M. C. Frank W. Breedlove Treasurer Otto L. Artus \ <3(.-_,._J_ Fred Tanner Secretary Geo. H. Will f stewards Fred W. Campbell Chaplain Alex Maier (not a member) ..Tyler Past Masters A. D. Kern Andrew T. Whitley Otto H. Ahten. F. W. Breedlove Almont J. Walsh. Jas. W. Swiler. Fred Tanner Herbert A. Benson. John F. Wyllie. Wm. E. Kern Harvey M. Garrison. Fred W. Campbell. Frank C. Pfister Geo. B. Powers. Otto L. Artus. Wm. Howard Garrison. Milton J. Walch Total, 178^ members. Initiated—Daniel Cornelious Greene. Passed and Raised—William Izier Palm. Reinstated—Robert Lee Eddy, Rufus Oury. Died—Leonard Franklin Edgecombe, Ray Fuller, Harry Turner Gilbert. Dropped—Leonard Breeder Hanson, Arthur Louis Phillip Scully. Suspended N. P. D. — Victor Christian Daniels (P.M.), Robert Henry Ebberman, Thomas Joseph Freeland, George Marcel Gilibert, Pedro Nieto, Burney Peter.

QTJITMAN LODGE No. 76. Chartered March 4th, 1850. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays. Officers A. H. Winstell W. M. A. Montegut, Jr S. D. H. E. Kruse S. W. Adam Gaczik J. D. Joseph Miller J. W. John A. Mipro M. C. ES. C. Slrjacques Treasurer H. A. Pike 1 a. . J. P. Brundige Secretary D. C. Stuart f btewaras Louis S. Parkin Chaplain H. E. Peters Tyler 206 ' ROSTER OF LODGES

Past Masters A. H. Goodin Harry S. Barm L. E. Schenck Samuel I. Jay Charles J. Gollmer A. C. Deneumoustier. W. C. Pierce E. J. Haas Henry E. Gollmer. John B. Rioketts H. B. Cooley Ludwig Lehr. H. E. Peters John Dupuy Adam F. Huhner. Adolph C. Ricks Harry E. Kaeker Louis S. Parkin Total, 165 members. Initiated—Emile Edward Fucich. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Dorrance Charles Stuart. Affiliated—Oscar John Dickson. Reinstated—John William Windle, Edwin Clarence Rolph, Ben- jamin H. Thompson. Died—Edgar Johnson Garsia, William Bairdain (P.M.), Daniel Emile Wirth, Frederick J. Richards, William Seibert, George W. Shuman, John J. Dahmer. Demitted — Alfred Cosby, Daniel D. Ewing (P.M".), Benjamin Harrison Thompson. Dropped—James M. Dalton, M. W. Holtgreve, Charles T. Dick, Charles O. Sullivan. Suspended N. P. D.—Geo. E. Bays, E. C. French, Harold M. Herbst.

ST. JOSEPH LODGE No. 79.

Stated meetings held at Newellton, Tensas Parish, on first and third Wednesdays in each Month. Old charter restored. February 13th, 1874.

Officers Alva F. Moore W. M. Marion P. Guthrie S. D. W. F. Hardin S. W. C. J. Rozier J. D. Geo. D. Bland J. W. Geo. Raworth M. C. T. T. Hargrove Treasurer B. J. Darnell } „. , A. S. Bloom Secretary L. D. Laplue } btewaras L. R. Morris Chaplain A. B. Coit...; Tyler

Past Masters M. W. Bland Alva F. Moore H. L. Wimberly Leon Kullman M. P. Guthrie George Raworth Geo. D. Bland C. J. Rozier H. B. Keller Maurice De Vries T. T. Hargrove Total, 46 members. Affiliated—G. A. Day. Died—Adolph Elgutter (P.M.). Demitted—T. A. Guthrie, R. L. Wimberley. Suspended N. P. D.—D. F. Davis, W. F. Hansen. BOSTEE OF LODGES 207

MOUNT VERNON LODGE No. 83. Chartered March 4th, 1850. Logansport, P. O. Box No. 1, De Soto Parish, La. Meets second Tuesday in each month. Officers Chesley Price W. M. Ernest Cooper S. D. T. P. Calhoun S. W. A. D. Loftin J. D. A. V. Moultrie J.W. C. Beasley M. C. A. E. Carroll Treasurer C. J. Malone ) B. M. Coleman Secretary W. K. Averett } Geo. L. Perry Chaplain R. R. Russell Tyler Past Masters Smith Price C. Beasley. George E. Lacy. T. P. Calhoun, B. M. Coleman. James A. Rougeou. S. R. Attaway. A. E. Carroll. Clyde W. Malone Total, 59 members. Initiated—Charles Howard Farris. Initiated, Passed and Raised — Ernest Cooper, Alver Delphin Loftin, James Leslie Lum. Passed and Raised—Murry W. Bowden, Jack H. Horn. Raised—James Robert Ford. Affiliated—Jack R. Gamble. Demitted—Travis Ira Trammell. Suspended N. P. D.—Allen J. Austin, Allen W. Atwood, Lawrence L. Golden, George L. Perry.

OLIVER LODGE No. 84. Chartered March 4th, 1850. Alexandria, P. 0. Box 404. Rapides Parish, La. Meets first and third Thursdays in each month and the two Sts. John Days. Officers Samuel E. Russel W. M. Chas. F. McMichael J. D. Wm. A. Penny S. W. L. K. Cappel M. C. H. M. King J. W. H. C. Reding ) Stewards M. Shapiro (P.M.) Treasurer Dewey W. Dunn j oiewarus Lee W. Harris Secretary Ollie W. Carey Tyler Clarence O. Shaw Chaplain Jas. A. Taylor '. Marshal John M. Keller S. D. Past Masters J. A. White J. F. Hayden Samuel Haas. F. P. Bolton V. V. Lamkin Sol B. Pressburg W. D. Wadley S. R. Pickett, Julius B. Nachman H. H. White R. E. Galloway Geo. W. Ridge Geo. C. Wilson Geo. J. Ginsberg H. E. Byram. Jos. M. Goldberg M. I. Strickland W. L. Carroll (A>. M. J. Weiss, H. H. Harris Robt. H. Bolton Ira W. Sylvester. L. S. Wharton Morris Shapiro P. O. M. Aaron L. Levine Fred C. White R. C. Bolton, Jas. C. Bolton James C. McPaniel (A). H. W. Palfrey R. C. Bauer Jake Shapiro (A)—Affiliation C. W. Kellam Bryce T. Harrison Total, 340 members. 208 EOSTER OF LODGES

Initiated—Ralph William Miller. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Joe Wise Pitts, B. A. Porter, Jr. Passed and Raised—Tilman M. Cantrell, Jr., Wallace T. Agnew. Affiliated—Irving Goldstein, M. M. Cragon, Jas. A. Taylor, I. B. Gainsburgh. Reinstated—J. C. Morrow, E. A. Franklin. Died—Morris Koblen, M. E. Steadman, Ray T. Johnson, W. D. Brewer, R. M. Scott (P.M.), L. O. Pittman, F. S. Hemenway. Demitted—J. W. Waldman, R. E. McGill (P.M.), Guy W. Risley, Leo C. Siess, L. W. Thurman. Suspended N. P. D.—E. J. Jilek, E. K. James, G. B. Younger, H. L. Fleming, Wm. A. Guinn, P. K. Rand, Ben F. Rush, John M. Shevmn.

LAFAYETTE LODGE No. 87. Chartered March 4th, 1850. Patterson, St. Mary Parish. Meets first and third Thursdays in each month. Address of Secretary: Patterson. Officers Stanley W. Norman W. M. Jessie H. Collins S. D. Leander Lenormand S. W. John E. Cissna J. D. Edward R. Seyburn J. W. Roy H. Nuttall M. C. Howard Lee Rochel Treasurer Chas. W. Frosch ) „. . W. B. Smith Secretary Jos. R. Joy } aiewaras N. B. McKneely. Chaplain John B. Cissna Tyler Past Masters D. A. Webb W. B. Smith N. B. McKneely. R. Norman Bauer. Lee Plaisance. J. H. Collins. H. L. Rochel. R. H. Nuttall. Total, 24 members. Reinstated—Wiltz Boudreaux. Died—O. D. Carpenter. Demitted—Raphael DelBueno.

CYPRESS LODGE No. 89. Benton, Bossier Parish, La. New charter, February 12th, 1890. Meets Thursday Night on or before full moon in each month. Benton, La. Officers L. H. Padgett W. M. John T. Hanks S. D. S. H. Johnston S. W. D. E. Burchett J. D. W. L. Keith ... J. W. E. W. Rice M. C. V. V. Whlttington Treasurer J. M. Whittington....) „. . Geo. G. Nelson Secretary T. L. Bundy j stewards J. F. Koch Chaplain Eustice E. Parker Tyler Past Masters J. M. Sentell J. H. Montgomery D. E. Burchett J. T. Hanks R. W. Eggleston E. W. Rice V. V. Whittington T. L. Rodes W. L. Keith B. V. Kerr J. E. Williams Geo. G. Nelson Total, 32 members. ROSTEK OF LODGES 209

Reinstated—E. C. Laster. Demitted—L. G. Smith (P.M.). Suspended N. P. D.—C. O. Gayle, J. T. Keith, J. B. Williams (P.M.), D. L. Wells, D. B. Simmons (P.M.), W. P. Hardeman.

HAUGHTON LODGE No. 95. Chartered January 21st, 1851. Haughton, Bossier Parish, La. Stated meetings, second and fourth Tuesdays. Officers D. B. Doyle W. M. R. L. Dunn S. D. Roy E. Jackson S. W. J. P. Dickinson J. D. R. E. Mitchell, Jr J. W. R. L. Lawrence M. C. W. H. Brown Treasurer W. B. Bell ) R. L. McGough Secretary A. B. Stewart j R. E. Mitchell, Sr Chaplain W. A. Worley Tyler Past Masters J. B. Hall L. N. Johnson. J. D. Garland. C. M. Tucker C. O. Darsey D. E. Shipp H. H. Johnson, D. B. Doyle. G. J. Rushing. R. E. Mitchell, Sr. Total, 50 members. Died—James G. McDade, (P.M.). Suspended N. P. D.—Robert L. McAnn (P.M.), Bryant Ardis Smith.

ST. HELENA LODGE No. 96. Chartered January 21st, 1851. Greensburg, St. Helena Parish, La. Meets third Thursday in each month. Address of Secretary: Tangipahoa, La. Officers Lake Holland W. M. C. D. Davis S. D. Columbus T. Sibley S. W. W. S. Blades J. D. B. B. Yarborough J. W. E. F. Young M. C. J. M. Breeden Treasurer J. M. Sitman J w ^ R. B. Phillips Secretary Chas. C. Reeves f ot ar s R. V. Fulton Chaplain J. M. Burton Tyler Past Masters W. G. Hamberlin R. E. Phillips Collins H. Tillery F. J. Tillery E. F. Young Chas. C. Reeves R. E. Cole Claude D. Davis Chas. M. Lee J. A. Holland J. M. Breeden Lake Holland Total, 49 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Columbus T. Sibley, Ballard B. Yarborough. Passed and Raised—Charles F. Smith. Reinstated—Collins H. Tillery (P.M.). Died—Cornelius C. Reeves. Demitted—W. T. Sessions, Morris W. Lindsey. Suspended N. P. D.—Edgar Gill. 210 v ROSTER OF LODGES

HERMITAGE LODGE No. 98.

Chartered January 21st, 1851. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays.

Officers

Louis C. Gelbke W. M. Leon C. Mohren J. D. Jules A. Hodge S. W. Clifford H. Eustis M. C. John Hogan J. W. Henry Kerr "1 A. J. Peters (P.M.) Treasurer W. L. Mullins [ Stewards W. E. Schmidt (P.M.)....Secretary H. C. Twilbeck J Geo. H. Habighorst Chaplain Chas. W. Groff . Tyler Theo. V. Martinez S. D.

Past Masters Casper P. Gelbke John R. Cousins Richard T. McBride Paul J. Cendon Edwin P. Beck Herrick P. McMillan Arthur J. Peters Wilford E. Schmidt William A. Walker Warren Welman Alfred G. Nissel Henry V. Bailey Alexander L. Bisso Ralph B. Reese Norbe'rt' R. Morgan Albert A. Catterall Thos. M. McBride, Jr. James S. Miller Leon J. Samuel John'W. Myers Adam Mehn. .Joseph J. Gates Geo. H. Habighorst Total, 137 members.

Initiated, Passed and Raised—Leon C. Mohren, John Pickering Neil, Henry Clarence Twilbeck. Reinstated—Lee Berlin Groff, Hugh G. Evans, Alexis C. Hebert, Benjamin B. Mathews. Died—George Francis Burke, Joseph Frank Grossir, Jr. Demitted—Victor Burthe. Suspended N. P. D. — Ruben Modern, Frank Vuillemot, James Moodie, John L. Uhde, Morris Kunnes.

FRANKLINTON LODGE No. 101.

Chartered January 21st, 1851. Franklinton, Washington Parish, La. Stated meetings first Saturday and Tuesday after third Saturday in each month. Officers Geo. W. Varnado W. M. Abner P. Wood S. D. A. D. Burkhalter S. W. Jas. O. Cagle J. D. J. Meadie Knight J. W. A. Griffith Johnson M. C. W. M. McLain ....Treasurer R. W. Knight } „. _. J. Adolph Pierce Secretary C. B. Jones C &lewaras Wilton W. Magee Chaplain S. L. Smith Tyler ROSTER OF LODGES 211

Past Masters W. W. Babingtcn. Geo. W. Varnado. Floyd Varnado. 0. H. Carter, Charles J. Gayer. Jacob Magee. 1. L. Pope, P. N. Glvens. W. W. Wood. Wm. Otto Burrls. W. M. McLain. Chas. G. Manning. J. Adolph Pierce. H. Prentiss Magee. Maurice J. Welch. Delos R. Johnson. Delos J. Magee. Chesley B. Jones David H. Strlngfleld. R. A. Magee Total, 112 members Initiated—Ira D. Gibbs, Jr. Passed—Murphy Bateman. Passed and Raised—Howard M. Kinlaw. Raised—James O. Cagle. Died—J. Oscar Brumfield, William E. Banister, James L. Bateman. Suspended N. P. D.—D. Clyde Bickham, Ogden C. Doremus, J. Arnold Erwin, Herman E. Gayer, Carl A. Marsh, Fleet R. Miller, H, R. Sylvest, Murphy J. Sylvest, Fred A. Toney, John C. Zartman.

LOUISIANA LODGE No. 102. Chartered January 23d, 1851. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Stated meetings 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Officers Chas. P. MacKenzie W. M. Emile H. Dieth S. D. Herbert G. Jahncke.. S. W. Leo. F. Wagner J. D. Robert W. Smith J. W. Fred E. Selby M. C. H. W. Chapman. Treasurer Wilton M. Ellin } stewards Orloff Henry .....Secretary Wm. G. Zetzmann f stewards W. Edw. Andrews Chaplain William H. Washington Tyler (not a member) Past Masters Chas. E. Fenner Fred W. Matthews J. A. M. Wilson Henry H. Jones Walter A. Tharp Alex S. Allain J. Chris Nielsen Herbert W. Chapman Hubert G. Todd Charles W. Stumpf Frank S. Whitten Elmer D. Flanders Ruffin T. Perkins Thad Anderson Theodore F. Mathes Orloff Henry Herbert M. Wise Oliver H. Dabezies. Alvin C. Carpenter Henry M. Allen *J. Frank Coleman Thomas H. Taylor A. Miles Pratt *Robert E. Milling Chas. W. Fox, Jr. C. P. Eilerson *Thos. A. Stubbs Norman L. Carter Wm. B. Andrews •Denotes by Affiliation. Total, 331 members. Initiated—Minter Angell Bliss, William Joshua Conrad, Jr. Initiated, Passed and Raised—John Turley Upton, Jens Christian Nielsen, Jr., Sheperd Meyer Latter, Emile Jacques Schillio. Passed and Raised—Guy R. Hutslar, Henry Wehrmann. Affiliated—John Elwin Burton, Thomas Bernard Connolle, John Guy Wilson. Reinstated — Christian H. Eichorn, William Hall Donaldson, Christopher John Hay. Died—Ernest Noel Mallary, Domingo Quintans, Louis Luderbach (P.ftf.), Charles Morgan Abrams, Henry A. LeSassier, Carter Earhart, Burt Webb Henry. 212 ROSTEE OF LODGES

Demitted—Harper Leiper, Walter Cook Keenan. Suspended N. P. D.—William Winthrop Carter, Jr., William V. Gale, Charles Edgar Gilbert, Merton Smith Heiss, Samuel Buckland Keen, Daniel Montgomery Lewis, William Hutchinson McClendon, Jr., James Sidney Mason (P.M.), Levere Montgomery.

RTJSTON LODGE No. 106. Chartered January 29th, 1852. Ruston, Lincoln Parish, La. Stated meetings, second Saturday and fourth Monday in each month. Name changed from Vienna, 1892. P. O. Box 458. Officers L. M. Hinton W. M. Jas. B. Parish S. D. P. G. Grambling, Jr S. W. P. G. Grambling, Sr J. D. W. L. Ponder J. W. E. C. Lederer M. C. L. G. Huey Treasurer H. S. Bryant, Jr 1 W. S. May Secretary J. R. Smith, Sr } J. P. Lynch Chaplain Oliver Barr Tyler Past Masters H. D. Wilson W. S. May. J. W. Cheatwood J. B. Merritt Henry R. Mays Lucius M. Green. D. D. Gay. W. P. Pearce. S. W. Colvin R. O. Sutton R. H. Brooks, P.G.M. P. R. Crosby. T. W. Parish. Total, 172 members. Initiated—Walter H. Johnson. Initiated, Passed and Raised—R. A. Womble, S. L. Stuckey, Wilder D. Delony, James H. Wells, E. C. Lederer. Raised—James W. Mize, Riley J. Wilson, Jr., Harold Montgomery, Walter R. Krousel. Affiliated—B. H. Adams, W. M. Holloway, W. A. Brewster, E. C. Parrish. Reinstated—Z. C. Landes, S. J. Spell, T. E. Terry. Died—J. T. Richardson, E. L. Kidd (P.M.), W. T. Hilton, J. Paul Peters, M. A. Driggers, A. E. Phillips (P.M.), W. E. Davis, James B. Bond. Demitted—W. E. Owen (P.M.), O. E. Gilcrease, J. E. Ormond. Suspended—N. P. D.—Robert Dyer, S. D. Clinton, C. S. Loyd, W. E. Prazier, Hal B. Lee, A. V. Williams, S. J. T. Day, R. M. Baskin, B. G. McKee, T. C. McLure.

HARRISONBXJRG LODGE No. 110. Chartered January 21, 1852. Harrisonburg, Catahoula Parish, La. Stated meetings, second and fourth Wednesdays in each month. Officers J. M. Trichel W. M. C. C. Finlay S. D. R. H. Pinlay S. W. O. M. Cotton J. D. E. E. Johnson J. W. J. C. McGee ) stewards J. L. Beasley Treasurer H. D. Duke C fetewara8 H. W. Bethard Secretary R. F: McGuffee M. C. Jno. B. McClendon Chaplain W. H. Hughes Tyler ROSTER OF LODGES 213

Past Masters Richard H. Finlay D. N. Thompson J. M. Trichel Wiliam H. Hughes Riley J. Wilson J. A. Wedgeworth Cicero C. Finlay R. M. Taliaferro J. L. Beasley. Total, 33 members. Died—James R. Radford, Harvey Taylor, Roy L. Huff.

URIM LODGE No. 111. Chartered February 2d, 1853. Calhoun, Ouachita Parish, La. Stated meetings, 2 P. M., second Saturday in each month. P. O. Calhoun, La. Officers C. C. Foster W. M. H. F. Downs S. D. L. D. Willis S. W. J. F. Foster....: J. D. B. H. Mayes J. W M. C. Treasurer | M. M. Gaston Secretary j stewards M. H. Foster Chaplain A. M. Lowery Tyler Past Masters H. F. Downs. M. H. Foster. J. F. Foster. M. M. Gaston. L. D. Willis. T. J. Gaston Total, 23 members. Died—C. B. Bryan.

THOMAS JEFFERSON LODGE No. 113. Chartered February 25, 1853. Spearsville, Union Parish, La. Charter surrendered February, 1881. New Charter issued February 3, 1937, and original number given. Meets second and fourth Saturday night of each month. P. O. Lillie, La. Officers W. D. Upshaw W. M. W. H. Hamberlin S. D. J. C. Nash S. W. H. S. Wasson J. D. M. F. Ogden J. W. M. C. Bryan M. C. Charles A Pryor Treasurer R. S. Burnside ) „. _• W. C. Cherry Secretary Dennis Duke } aiewaras J. E. Bryan Chaplain J. F. Courtney Tyler Past Masters William Clyde Cherry Charles Arkie Pryor Miles C. Bryan William D. Upshaw. Total, 22 members. Passed—George Lee Hall. Died—David William Holley. Suspended N. P. D.—J. W. Burton, V. H. Cole, G. B. Wilks. 214 ROSTER OF LODGES

SHRBVEPORT LODGE No. 115. Chartered January 27th, 1853. Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La. Stated meetings, first and third Thursdays of each month. P. O. Box 151. Officers P. D. Abramson W. M. R. M. Davis S. D. B. R. Bewley S. W. S. Abramson J. D. B. D. Frank J. W. G. O. Dunmire M. C. S. J. Forester, Jr Treasurer Ernest Davis, Sr ) ^ _.arli_ Abr. Wolper Secretary J. K. Theo, Jr j Blewalus F. D. Bolton Chaplain Win. C. Gilchrist Tyler Past Masters M. L. Bath Victor H. Wenk, Isaac Abramson Philip Lieber, P.G.M. William A. Kerr Warren B. Hart A. B. Freyer Louis Gold. Harry Fox. Harry K. Oliphint A. Wolper. W. H. Causey. Ben Blumberg M. P. Jacobsou. Harry J. Siess. M. C. Trichel Milton S. Holland D. H. Jewell Claude A. Dance Total, 346 members. Initiated—Eddie Phillon, Roy E. A. Mason, W. H. Causey, Jr., John Wm. Parker. Initiated, Passed and Raised—James Pinkney Hart, John Wm. Pate, James Eustace Beeman, Kenneth Alvin Brobst. Raised—Allen Louis Himel, Murrey Kahn, Robert Lee Jones. Affiliated—William A. Shirley. Reinstated — Ben Brooks, M. R. Cole, James T. Jeter, Jr., A. Cooperstein. Died—Julius Levi, P. A. Singlust, Mose Frank, James W. Rankin, Kudolph Latzko (P.M.), J. C. Simon, W. M. Sen warn, I. T. Dreyfuss. Demitted—Jack Tullos, M. R. Cole, Murrey Kahn, Hillman O'Neil McKenzie, George Clark, F. M. Jouett. Suspended N. P. D.—J. N. Cryer, Jos. Graeber A. E. Hixon, Bob Hughes, J. B. Rhodes, Joseph Schultz, P. D. Velinsky, Milton H. Weil, L. C. Blanchard, S. A. Kaminsky. Suspended for Cause—Robert Dewey Anderson.

ACACIA LODGE No. 116. Chartered January 17th, 1854. Plaquemine, Iberville Parish, La. Stated meetings second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Officers R. L. Trepagnier W. M. C. A. Dejean S. D. M. V. Case S. W. John Brooks J. D. W. H. McConnell J. W. C. O. Bullock : M. C. Geo. M. Wilbert Treasurer W. H. Obier ) .. .„ E. C. Thomas, Jr Secretary C. A. Rolls ] stewards Victor Heuman Chaplain L. H. Kern Tyler ROSTER OF LODGES 215

Past Masters H. N. Sherburne W. J. Thiry Paul P. Bouvy E. C. Thomas M. A. Hirsch C. A. Dejean Ed. Sllber C. A. Rolls E. C. Thomas, Jr. M. Silber J. Allan Nadler. Alfred S. Hirsh. S. C. Levy W. R. Tuttle R. L. Trepagnier G. M. Wilbert C. O. Bullock Total, 78 members. Initiated—€arey Blanchard Kavanaugh. Initiated, Passed and Raised—William Howard McConnell. Reinstated—W. M. Carrier. Died—C. P. Harrell (P.M.). Demitted—W. M. Carrier, J. B. Aubic. Suspended N. P. D. — O. E. Matirne, David Goodfellow, Gus Fitzgerald.

MILPORD LODGE No. 117. Chartered January 20th, 1854. Hope Villa P. O.,, East Baton Rouge Parish, La. Stated meetings, first and third Tuesday of each month. Address of Secretary, Baton Rouge, R. F. D. 3. Officers S. F. Richey W. M. Laurence Broussard S. D. J. H. Fitzgerald S. W. Carl S. Broussard J. D. Alvin D. Martin J. W. John E. Tkerd M. C. M. S. Eby Treasurer Sam S. Williams ) al.__,o_/._ H. Doyle Martin Secretary A. E. Richey J stewards C. B. Woods Chaplain S. D. Broussard Tyler Past Masters H. D. Martin C. E. Dixon A. F. Boyd M. S. Eby O. V. Germany G. F. Valentine. H. D. Stephens S. Q. Denham A. E. Richey S. G. Cooper Sam D. Broussard C. B. Woods Total, 47 members. Initiated—William Byron Ward. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Sam Sharp Williams. Passed and Raised—John Ellis Tkerd. Affiliated—S. F. Bagley. Died—T. C. Foreman (P.M.).

DELHI LODGE No. 120. Chartered January 17th, 1854. (Name changed from Deerfield, 1873) Delhi, Richland Parish, La. Stated meetings second and fourth Tuesday in each month. Address of Secretary, Dunn, La. Officers W. E. Coats W. M. H. F. Sproles S. D. Maurice McKinney S. W. N. J. Rester J. D. Marvin McEacharn J. W. George Sumlin M. C. Floyd Davis Treasurer C. L. White 1 „. , T. H. Hoben Secretary Rex Mikell \ btewaras S. S. Holliday Chaplain D. H. Deardorff Tyler 316 ROSTER OF LODGES

Past Masters Frank A. Miles, Thos. H. Hoben Rudolph E. Wolank, Thomas C. Spiers, Robt. G. May William E. Coats, Robert L. May. Geo. W. Wedgeworth, Clyde C. Thompson, John S. Ames, Floyd Davis. N. A. Harville. Total, 86 members. Initiated—Kenthall Cleveland Lofton. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Combs Marvin Copes, Charles Leon Chapman. Affiliated—Hubert Parcel Warden, Rudolph M. Dozier. Bemitted—Ira Cagle. Suspended N. P. D. — T. B. Hightower, Marion B. Dunham, B. Skidmore (P.M.), C. B. DeMoss.

MACKEY LODGE No. 122. Chartered January 20th, 1854. Ringgold, Bienville Parish, La. Stated meetings, first and third Tuesday nights of each month.

Officers D. L. Moseley W. M. L. V. Noles S. D. A. L. Mosley S. W. Aaron Orr J. D. M. B. Thomas J. W. J. T. Noles Tyler W. B. Conly Treasurer H. M. Davis ) „. , C. J. Conly Secretary Ray Bloch | btewaras R. W. Singleton Chaplain E. C. Huggins M. C.

Past Masters O. B. Davis E. C. Huggins D. L. Moseley Total, 45 members. Initiated—Phillip Gladney Cook. Initiated, Passed and Raised—William Aaron Orr, Raith Linwood Smelser, Thomas Harry Barnett, William Clinton Thomas. Affiliated—Raphael Bloch. Reinstated—L. V. Smith, Joel Earnest Woodard. Demitted—L. V. Smith.

LIBERTY LODGE No. 123. Original charter, February 14th, 1855. Restored 1866. Keatchie, DeSoto Parish, La. Meets second Thursday in each month. Officers R. A. Wagley W. M. Frank Carroll S. D. W. H. Bagley, Jr .;S. W. L. B. Johnson J. D. B. P. Smith, Jr vJ. W. W. F. Ward M. C. A. W. Wyatt Treasurer G. I. Bazemore 1 atawawu V. M. Rich Secretary Chas. W. Armour ] swswaras H. T. Burford Chaplain P. C. Reeves Tyl«r EOSTEK OF LODGES 21?

Past Masters V M. Rich. B. P. Smith, Jr. W. F. Ward. J. Frank Carroll. J. T. Moseley. H. T. Burford. A. J. Thompson Jack Higdon. R. A. Wagley Total, 31 members. Raised—P. Claud Bagley. Reinstated—J. H. Graves. Died—A. D. Johns, Jr.

KELLERTOWN LODGE No. 124. Chartered February 14th, 1855. Meets first Sunday in each month, at Wilson, East Feliciana Parish, La. Officers Thomas Y. Edney W. M. L. P. Anding J. D. B. C. Seab S. W. J. S. Miller... M. C. j. C. White J. W. C. W. Stewart ) ~ . D. M. Falconer Treasurer H. W. Thielbar j olewaras J. C. Stanley Secretary J. E. Watson Tyler R. E. Thompson S. D. Past Masters J. C. Stanley B. C. Seab J. C. White Total, 26 members. Reinstated—Jessie S. Miller. Died—Chas. S. Miller. Suspended N. P. D.—C. Ray Draughon, R. Sellers Smith, Sam S. Miller, Jessie C. Ellis.

ARCADIA LODGE No. 126. Chartered February 14th, 1855; renewed, 1885. Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La. Meets first and third Monday in each month. Officers J. R. Goff W. M. J. Roy Caskey S. D. a. M. Young S. W. S. E. Smith J. D. P. E. Brown J. W. W. M. Gantt M. C. H. D. Shehee. Treasurer D. E. Brown \ ot_w_P(1,. J. W. Nickelson Secretary N. C. Pipes } oiewarus G. C. Gantt Chaplain L. C. Allen Tyler Past Masters W. D. Goff H. D. Shehee G. C. Gantt D. E. Brown W. M. Gantt J. R. Goff J. S. Turner R. M. Young Total, 58 members. Reinstated—J. W. Nickelson. Died—J. A. Stewart. Suspended N. P. D.—R. E. Bagarly (P.M.). 218 ROSTER OP LODGES

GORDY LODGE No. 133.

Chartered February 14th, 1855. Lecompte, Rapides Parish, La. Stated meetings, second and fourth Thursday of each, month. Officers Armon M. Ogden W. M. Brandon Durham S. D. Abe Goldberg S. W. Albert Scroggs J. D. J. J. Bridges, Jr J. W. Jas. I. Roby M. C. Edw. S. Hardy Treasurer G. Pierce Davis 1

PLAINS LODGE No. 135. Chartered February 14th, 1855. Zachary, East Baton Rouge Parish, La. P. O. Zachary. Stated meetings, first Tuesday of each month. Officers Howard Chaney W. M. W. H. Kyes S. D. John I. Daniel, Jr S. W. J. G. Aucoin J. D. Thos. W. Murphy J. W. Charles W. Machost M. C. James H. Rhodes Treasurer Chas. E. Decker 1 Robt. E. Loudon Secretary V. V. Womack j A. L. Kelly Chaplain Tommie Kendrick Tyler Past Masters T. E. McHugh W. F. Keller. Howard Chaney. C. F. Ratcliff, P. G. M. W. H. Kyes. Mervin W. Loudon. R. E. Loudon John I. Daniel, Jr. Judson C. Parker. L. H. Parker Jas. A. Smith J. F. Ayer Graham Carney. Total, 85 members. Initiated—Mack Eugene Pace. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Walter Hillman Achord. Died—Sol Reinberg, I. A. Epperson. Demitted—W. B. Hatcher. EOSTEE OF LODGES 319

ATHENS LODGE No. 136. Chartered February 12th, 1856. Athens, Claiborne Parish, La. Stated meetings, Monday after first and third Monday in each month. Officers O. S. Middlebrook W. M. Joe A. Marsalis S. D. Carl Puller S. W. John T. Caskey J. D. James R. Puller J. W. P. Edgar Owens M. C. C. H. Hormon Treasurer R. E. Dillon | G. W. Dillon Secretary Oren E. Bakerjj J. W. McDaniel Chaplain J. M. Puller Tyler Past Masters Joe A. Marsalis Jno. T. Caskey G. W. Dillon P. E. Owens Total, 13 members. Reinstated—Curtis E. Valentine. Demitted—Ralph L. Mosley (P.M.).

DOWNSVILLE LODGE No. 143. Chartered February 12th, 1856. Downsville, Union Parish, La. Stated meetings, first Saturday of each month. Officers W. A. Simpson W. M. C. D. Wallace S. D. R. W. Bryan S. W. S, U. Jones J. D. Robt. M. McGehee J. W M. C. J. C. Hammons Treasurer Trion McParland ) otewaraS F. D. Bachman Secretary Clyde Canterbury .... J W. D. Wallace Chaplain J. R. Weems Tyler Past Masters J. M. Hinton C. D. Wallace W. T. Idom W. D. Wallace R. W. Bryan. Total, 44 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Clyde Canterbury. Passed—J. B. Hester. Died—H. O. Roye. Demitted—W. P. Griffin.

OCEAN LODGE No. 144. Chartered February 10th, 1857. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Meets second and fourth Wednesday in each month. Officers John J. Hawkshead W. M. Vincent J. Vaccaro S. D. Edgar C. Ray S. W. C. P. Karl J. D. Joseph H. Davis J. W. Fred B. Thomas (P.M.) M. C. Wm. L. Salles (P.M.)....Treasurer J. H. Correjolles ) „, , A. W. Hehnke Secretary Fred B. Thomas ] stewards John M. Marcev Chaplain A. M. Monju (P.M.) Tyler 220 ROSTER OF LODGES

Past Masters Frank Tarver Otto Svendson J. H. Carrejolles. Franfr Caldwell A. M. Monju. John J. Hawkshead. L. G. Hooper W. L. Salles Jos. P. Pickett. Ward C. Flanders B. H. Britain Louis J. Macheca. Thomas F. Wilder. H. E. Coulon Sidney F. Muller. N. A. Armstrong, Sr. Victor S. Curry. John W. Marcev Fred B. Thomas Total, 108 members. Initiated—Harry Warren Tarver. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Vincent J. Vaccaro, Anthony N. Zanki. Died—George Koffsky (P.M.), Joseph Coin. Demitted—James H. Britain, Henry Joseph McCabe. Suspended N. P. D.—Earnest E. Curry, Rene A. Curry, E. Richards, Joseph McCabe, Aristide J. Sauviac.

HOPE LODGE No. 145. Chartered February 10th, 1857. Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, La. Meets on first and third Friday in each month. Officers J. B. Montgomery W. M. Dudley Sands S. D. John Whitmeyer S. W. Agnon Talbot J. D. S. J. Durand J. W. C. R. Lalaune M. C. D. A Briggs Treasurer Francis Delhomme ....) st6warda G. M. Armstrong Secretary A. M. Joubon } Stewards J. B. Coumes Chaplain Wm. Higginbotham Tyler Past Masters Crow Girard W. B. McCoy Kene Delhomme L. L. Judice Elmo Hodges G. M. Armstrong M. L. Miller M. Eloi Girard R. H. Agate H. M. Sammons J. A. Taylor Hugh H. Miller J. L. Stephan J. R. Olivier Total, 186 members. Initiated—Alphonse A. LaJeanne, Harvey T. Scruggs, George B. Flemming. Initiated and Passed—Mathew G. Huff. Initiated, Passed and Raised—A. M. Joubon. Raised—Charles E. White. Affiliated—Ruford Hays Smith, Edmond M. Collins, Charles D. Sands, Clifford C. Barthe, Kenneth C. Johnston. Reinstated—J. E. Lindstrom, Samuel Garbo. Died — J. A. Chargois (P.M.), G. W. Hopkins (P.M.), Thomas Rogers (P.M.), B. C. Bell, C. M. Parkerson. Suspended N. P. D. — A. A. Comeaux, E. B. McNaspy, J. W. Allingham. Expelled—James Monroe Smith. ROSTER OF LODGES

SILENT BROTHERHOOD LODGE No. 146. Chartered February 10th, 1857. Coushatta, Red River Pariah, La. Meets third Monday night in each month. Officers A. H. Carlisle W. M. A. L. Sigler S. D. R. A. Weed S. W. M. B. Adams J. D. L. P. Martin J. W. W. B. Hunter M. C. W. C. Pylant Treasurer B. A. Adams ) „, . W. H. Wamsley Secretary R. C. Jones ] oiewaras H. A. Rickey Chaplain S. >D. Prothro Tyler

Past Masters T. P. Stephens, T. M. Preslar. R. C. Jones. W. C. Pylant. R. A. Weed. A. L. Holland. W. B. Hunter, R. G. Adcock. Total, 75 members. Initiated—T. L. Gray. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Henry A. Rickey. Raised—John Carroll Carlisle, William J. Andrews. Affiliated—Joe R. Babbitt, B. A. Adams, A. L. Sigler. Reinstated—J. D. Nelson. Died—James J. Williams. Suspended N. P. D.—Robert LeBarron, E. L. Nelson, J. B. Wells, E. C. Wells, K. D. Holley.

ANACOCO LODGE No. 147. Chartered February 10th, 1857. Restored May 14th, 1885. Hawthorn, Vernon Parish, La. P. O. Leesville. Stated meetings, first Saturday in each month—10:00 A. M. Address of Secretary, Leesville, Route 1, Box 42.

Officers Kade Mclnnis W. M. Mark Faircloth S. D. Jas. O. Fountain S. W. Clarence Bolgiano J. D. Renel S. Loftin J. W. Robt. B. Holt M. C. Van O. Craft Treasurer W. H. Mclnnis | a»o™n««. Jas. W. Mathis Secretary J. T. Brown } fciewaras Wm. Gordy Chaplain Jas. W. Guess Tyler Past Masters Van O. Craft. J. W. Mathis. C. Bolgiano. W. T. Franklin. W. W. Lee. M. Eugene McManus Total, 41 members.

Passed and Raised—Renel Stephen Loftin. Reinstated—James D. Davis, Clarence G. Guy, Thomas A. Holt. Suspended N. P. D.—D. D. Newman, Monroe Marcus. 222 ROSTER OF LODGES

EASTERN STAR LODGE No. 151. Chartered February 10th, 1858. Winnfield, Winn Parish, La. Stated meetings, second and fourth Monday. Winnfield, P. O. Box 406. Officers J. W. Kennedy W. M. Louis O. Temple S. D. L. C. Carter S. W. C. O. Roberts J. D. W. U. Drewett '.'...• J. W. J. R. Harrison M. C. C. McGinty ..-..Treasurer G. H. Kelley ^ ot.w.pd(l R. S. Walsh ...... SecretarS y A. C. Stewart|| oiewaras W. T. Norman Chaplain R. O. Mills Tyler Past Masters W. M. Durham A. L. Smith. W. TJ. Drewett. Rufus S. Walsh, J. R. McCartney. L. C. Carter. E. G. Eagles, P. Hugh Mercer. A. C. Stewart. W. F. Cooper, J. W. Crlppln. J. W. Kennedy Geo. H. Kelley. Total, 88 members. Initiated—Burrell E. Spencer. Initiated and Passed—C. C. Parker. Initiated, Passed and Raised—J. R. Harrison. Passed and Raised—Clifford T. Long. Raised—W. D. Callettaue. Affiliated — C. W. Cline, J. P. Warren, O. B. Gilcreese, Carl Anthony. Reinstated—A. L. Allen, C. M. Sanders, L. L. Thomas, T. M. Durham, W. S. Maxwell. Died—J. R. Hall (P.M.). Demitted—M. D. Meek.

HOMER LODGE3 NO. 152. Chartered February 10th, 1858. Homer, Claiborne Parish, La. Meets first and third Tuesday in each month. Address of Secretary, P. O. Box 6. Officers J. D. Walthall W. M. R. L. Brakefield S. D. Geo. Campbell S. W. Grady Mullennix J. D. H. J. Murphy J. W. Jos. M. Oakes M. C. Harry McKenzie Treasurer Henry Horton 1 g,. H Harry McKenzie, Jr Secretary L. T. McFerrin j aiewaras W. H. Giles Chaplain W. J. Gilmore Tyler Past Masters C. O. Ferguson T. H. McEachern H. J. Murphy John S. Richardson Jas. M. Oakes R. M. Kent W. L. Doss G. B. McCormick T. G. Mullennix L. T. McFerrin J. D. Walthal J. T. Gibson Harry McKenzie, Sr. R. L. Brakefield Total, 103 members. Reinstated—G. V. Moss, H. Birdwell, M. C. Temple. Died—R. Q. Etzel, F. C. Norman (P.M.), Zack Bearden. Demitted—R. G. Ross, H. Birdwell. Dropped—G. C. Kay, J. A. Truit KOSTER OF LODGES 223

SAINTS JOHN LODGE No. 153. Chartered February 10th, 1858. Algiers, New Orleans, La. Meets every Tuesday evening. Officers Damon R. Agnew W. M. Geo. W. Carkern S. D. Albert Zatarain S. W. Roy N. Davis J. D. Arthur W. Kulp J. W. Martin Koenig M. C. Matt A. Crawford Treasurer McKinley Vezein j

KISATCHIE LODGE No. 156. Chartered February 12th, 1858. Mount Carmel, Sabine Parish, La. Stated meetings, first Sunday in each month at 2 p. m. P. O. address of Secretary; Florien, La., R 1 Officers Noah M. Miller W. M. W. D. Stewart S. D. Allen Lewing S. W. J. H. Knippers J. D. W. A. Byrd J. W .M. C. J. H. Skinner Treasurer 1 J. E. Jordan Secretary f L. W. Byrd Chaplain L. E. Coburn ...Tyler Past Masters J. E. Jordan. J. H. Skinner. J. L. Mclnnis L. W. Byrd. Total, 21 members. Reinstated—J. M. Coburn, J. L. Mclnnis (P.M.), H. D. Robertson. Died—Geo. R. Melvin, J. M. Coburn. Suspended N. P. D.—Claud J. Davis (P.M.), James H. Ricks (P.M.). 224 ROSTER OF LODGES

LIVINGSTON LODGE No. 160.

Chartered February 16th, 1859. Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, La. Meets second and fourth Fridays in each month.

Officers Ben A. Tucker ... W. M. W. L. Hinson S. D. Robt. R. Greer S. W. T. R. Foster, Jr J. D. L. Alton June J. W. R. Y. Nesom M. C. John A. May Treasurer E. E. Lewis 1 Qt.w.,H. H. W. Carroll Secretary Leon M. Carr j otewaras C. C. Carr Chaplain Clarence I. Crook Tyler Past Masters Jos. W. Robinson O., W. Herring Charles S. Rand. Everett Spraker T. R. Foster, Sr. R. Thomas Pursley J. M. Scurlock Frank Goblowsky Clarence I. Crook Henry Gray W. B. Jordan Kenneth B. Black C. Clifford Carr. Total, 83 members. Passed and Raised—Rivers Y. Nesom. Raised—Wilfred L. Hinson. Affiliated—J. Leon Clark, Thos. R. Foster, Jr. Reinstated—W. T. McKneely, Geo. M. Dawson, Timothy J. Finn. Died—John A. Tinsley (P.M.), Alfonse Delcroix. Demitted—R. Preston Stedman, Geo. M. Dawson, Timothy J. Finn. Suspended N. P. D.—Geo. N. Alessi, Sam O. Hagg, Ralph R. Pottle, Dudley Bethel.

BROOKVILLE LODGE No. 161. Chartered February 16th, 1860. Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, La. Stated meetings, first Tuesday in each month.

Officers F. A. Evans._ W. M C. L. Hope S. D. H. A. Baker S. W. F. E. Hogan J. D. m ., XT ,„ T w P. H. Wade M. C. W. M. Nolan J. W. H A p. , Robert C. Hathcox Secy.-Treas. Edwin Conger'"!!!'."!!!'.} Stewards P. P. Norman Chaplain Nuell Hope Tyler Past Masters F. A. Evans R. E. Barham F. E. Hogan J. S. Rolfe, Sr. P. H. Wade H. A. Baker C. L. Hope J. S. Norris, Jr. T. Eugene Barham. Total, 31 members. Suspended, N. P. D.—F. W. Files, Jr., J. M. Files. ROSTER OF LODGES 225

ATCHAFALAYA LODGE No. 163.

Chartered February 16th, 1860. Simmesport, Avoyelles Parish, La. Meets second Sunday each month. Simmesport, La.

Officers R. L. Lindsey W. M. Louis Mayeux S. D. W. W. Lindsey S. W. Mark Lacour J. D. Leo Barhardt J. W. Geo. Foster M. C. I. 8. Doddridge Treasurer } atavraraa W. D. Merrick Secretary J 6>tewar

Past Masters R. L. Lindsey W. W. Lindsey Total, 30 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Mark B. Lacour.

COLUMBIA LODGE No. 164.

Rechartered February 9th 1892. Meets at Columbia, Caldwell Parish, La., first Monday and third Saturday in each month.

Officers J. W. James W. M. C. C. Wilson S. D. S. H. Thompson ...S. W. Clyde Horn J. D. J. J. Kelley J. W. E. M. Cottingham M. C. A. D. Bridger Treasurer W. C. Hester 1 atavaar/ia J. M. Jones Secretary W. D. McSween } otewaraa D. C. Fisher Chaplain J. B. Thompson Tyler

Past Masters John W. James W. C. Hester J. M. Hawkins. J. M. Jones J. G. Hicks J. C. Hudson. W. M. Elliott E. B. Cottingham, Jr. W. W. Watts J. R. Hawkins W. D. McSween. Total, 133 members. Initiated—Odis Darden. Raised—Hans Kern. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Leslie L. Darden. Affiliated—John W. Colton. Died—Frank C. Gortman, W. H. Banister. Demitted—W. E. Hendricks, Cecil Williams. Suspended, N. P. D. — Jim Watts, C. W. Traylor, R. M. Irwin, Eugene Kidd, A. H. Valentine, J. H. Traylor, W. H. Pittman, S. G. Jarrell. 226 ROSTER OF LODGES

LAKE CHARLES LODGE No. 165.

Chartered February 16th, 1860. Lake Charles, Calcaaleu Parish, La. Stated meetings, first and third Thursdays of each month. P. O. Box 380.

Officers

Everett R. Scott W. M. Kamiel J. Khoury S. D. Gossett Smith S. W. Philip Steed J. D. Andrew Swice J. W. Voris King M. C. F. C. Howe (P.M.) Treasurer Franklin L. Miller ....) stewards Chas. M. Colyer Secretary Harold Rothkamm .... j T. M. Dietz (P.M.).... Chaplain J- Oscar Landry Tyler

Past Masters

August M. Mayo Jno. J. Khoury Robert Anderson J. A. Foster F. C. Howe V. L. Hennington R. Krause, P.G.M. T. M. Dietz W. W. Barnes Sol. Reinauer John C. Ayers, P.G.M. T. Reiser E. R. Kaufman, M. L. Christensen Kenneth Levingston M. D. Wentz Albert J. Leithead Philip W. Kibler Geo. D. Neely J. L. Cox Austin W. Lewis

Initiated—Robert Lebby Cline, Jr., James Wilbur Futrell, Louis Lee Frost, Albert Francis Carpenter. Passed and Raised—Jack C. Hildebrandt, Clifford Wm. Ellis. Raised—Frank Hebert, Wallace Hebert. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Arnold D. Rutherford, Paul B. Watrous, Nathan F. Tinney, Clyde Sidney McBride Carl Lloyd Wallace. Raised—Frank Hebert, Wallace Hebert. Affiliated—Harold Rothkamm. Reinstated—D. McCormick, Jas. I. Pearce. Died—Emmett W. Channell, John R. Steed, (P.M.), John W. Harrop, Leon Chavanne, (P.M.). Demitted—John Charles Truesdale, George F. Schnell. Suspended, N. P. D.—O. A. Daigle, W. Henry Eddleman, Frank G. Fox, Harvey W. Hart, D. H. Jines, Dellino LeBouef, Jas. I. Pearce, Adolf See, Russell G. Stacy, Wm. M. Storer, H. B. White, R. M. Young. ROSTER OF LODGES 327

LINN WOOD LODGE No. 167. Chartered February 13th, 1861. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Meets second and fourth Wednesday evenings. Officers Sam Peters W. M. G. L. Caston S. D, John W. Keller. S. W. Wallace A. Ferrand J. D. Jos. M. Chapman J. W. Chas. W. Hires M. C. L. A. Flettrich (P.M.)..-Treasurer Ed. Flettrich qtewards Ernest W. Jones (P.M.)..Secretary Nils E. Johnson.. Stewards Frank D. Blue...... Chaplain W. H. Washington Tyler

Past Masters Joseph Meyers U. W. McMillan Charles S. Craig, Sr. Robert J. McQuiston Edward Haspel Arthur J. Neeson G. A. Treadwell, Ernest W. Jones J. J. Holtgreve P.G.M. R. B. Roessle Fred Simonson Henry Brisbi Leon; A. Flettrich Leo R. Wertheimer Reginald P. Mead Michael S. Elgutter Glenn S. Cobb Oscar T. Jones E. Kirk Newman Ralph J. Barry Thomas J. Gordon Carl L. Olschner Chas. E. McHale Leo L. Hirsch Malcolm B. Moody Samuel B. Caston Ferd. B. Stern Sidney G. Roos Elmer C. Staples Total, 324 members. Initiated—Robert Ralph Jones. Passed and Raised—Leon Picard Weil. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Andrew Octave Acosta, William Ludwig Clauset, Jr., Geo. McKinnion Moate, Jos. Robert Fritscher, Maurice B. Sontheimer, Elmer Philip Grundmeyer, Theo. Wm. Vorhaben. Reinstated—Louis Becker, Frank R. Stainton, Robt. W. Faget. Died—Dr. W. H. Knolle, Ira Weingrun, (P.M.), J. C. Mallory, Thos. J. Harper, Emmet H. Braun, I. B. Whiteman, Robert T. Leland. Demitted—Gordon A. Clark, Leo A. Haspel, Isidore B. Gainsburgh. Dropped—(Residence Unknown) W. A. Bird. Suspended for N. P. D.—Charles J. Born, H. Grady Boswell, P. W. Hogan, John F. Knoff, B. G. Levy, O. P. McCord, E. L. Markel, Frank E. Minyard, Isadore Polmer, James W. Rabe, Claude W. Stetfelt, George A. Veith.

MONTGOMERY LODGE No. 168. Chartered February 13th, 1861. Montgomery, Grant Parish, La. Meets Saturday before the fourth Sunday in each month. Officers W. C. Byrd W. M. E. W. McGinty S. D. Geo. W. Evans S. W. J. C. Condozia J. D. G. R. Gilcrease J. W. R. E. Jackson M. C. J. D. Boston Treasurer G. L. Wyatt ...... Secretary } J. H. Lewis Chaplain T. W. Box Tyler 228 ROSTER OF LODGES

Past Masters W. G. Dixon O. L. Durham G. R. Gilcrease G. L. Wyatt J. H. Lewis Total, 41 members. Died—S. M. Brian. Demitted—W. P. Fletcher. Suspended, N. P. D.—Earl Tilton, Van V. Davison, Frank Fowler, R. P. Jones, M. C. Deen.

KOSMOS LODGE No. 171. Chartered February 9th, 1864. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Meets second and fourth Wednesdays in each month. Officers Vern D. Mashburn W. M. A. Fontennette S. D. H. V. Masset S. W. Jno. Maltry, Jr J. D. Vincent C. Mule J. W. R. McCabe M. E. J. O. Kaelm.... Treasurer J. Bringold M. C. C. H. Dorand Secretary Aug. Gronstedt ) Q. _„_,,- F. Kruse Chaplain J. Bringold j &lewara8 John Krantz Tyler Past Masters William Woessner. J. O. Kaelin. E. Lee Mowe. John Sprada. Arthur F. Fontenette. C. H. Dorand. R. Herplch. F. D. Perry. Fred Llberto. Et. Siebenkittle. J. R. Rohbock. Frank A. Kruse John F. Reeks. Total, 58 members. Initiated and Passed—Edwin Geo. Walter Marshous. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Robert McCabe. Reinstated—Vern D. Mashburn, Geo. Brunssann. Died—Julius Wyler, (P.M.), Charles Mattern, Charles Schlosser, Ralph Scott Wright (P.M.). Demitted—Leslie Hudson Durloo. Dropped, Residence Unknown—Carl Groennestad, Suspended, N. P. D.—Chas. Deisel.

UNION LODGE No. 172. Chartered February 17th, 1865. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Meets first and third Fridays in each month. Officers Henry C. Voss W. M. J. L. Ford J. D. L. A. Kloor S. W. J. Lowery Almoner E. C. Capron J. W. Ed. P. Pixberg Orator Adam Wirth Treasurer L. R. Lusk ] H. Waszkowski Secretary John Stolzenthaler.... }• Stewards A. M. Alexander M. E. H. J. Dressel, Sr j J. C. Schindler M. C. Sidney Ragas I. G. E. J. Schofleld S. D. A. E. Maier Tyler ROSTEK OP LODGES 229

Past Masters Chris. Nungesser Jas. C. Vorhoff Jos. S. Haydel W. G. Rogers, P.G.M. David E. Verlander Arthur L. Heric T. G. Stehle Wm. E. McWhirter E. A. Cunny Thos. F. Gessner E. L. Morel Matthew W. Ryan William Aitken A. G. Moffat A. E. Thouron. A. G. Schultz Geo. J. Fruthaler W. S. Wilcox. O. C. Reppel John F. Hartmann J. R. Stiles E. G. Gaerthner Wm. C. Ermon Ed. P. Pixberg E. J. Irwin Henry H. Nick Total, 198 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Alvin Edward Paisant. Reinstated—Jno. S. Dennee, P. H. Shackelford, H. S. Willard. Died-^Geo. Zibilich, John M. Dahmer, W. H. Renaud, Jr., Jos. M. Barrus, Edwin H. McFall, Sylvan Levy, Hy. C. Bernius, John D. Nix. Demitted—Chas. P. Whitty, Chas. M. Rhodes, Rene F. Clerc, Andrew L. Bumpous, H. S. Willard. Dropped, Residence Unknown—J. B. Godwin, B. W. Seidel, Fred J. Sill. Suspended N. P. D.—L. O. Peyronin, A. Miester, F. R. Haeuser, H. W. Smith.

DANTE LODGE No. 174. Chartered February 14th, 1866. Polar Star Hall, corner Rampart and Kerlerec streets, New Orleans. Meets first Mon- day in each month. Officers Salvatore Cannizzaro W. M. Giuseppe Cusimano J. D. Louis Martorana S. W. Gaetano Saltalamacchia ...... M. C. John Lorino J. W. Domenico Casella M. E. Salvatore Cimo Treasurer Salvatore Arico Secretary j stewards Gaspare LoCicero Chaplain Pasquale Ragusa Tyler Salvatore Centanni S. D. Peter Callia I. G.

Past Masters Gaetano Spagnolo Salvatore Saputo Luigi Talluto G. Rossi Francesco Giliberti Vincent DiCarlo Cesare Sansone Angelo Sciortino Louis Martorana Gaspare Lo Cicero B. L. Keretz Total, 85 members. Initiated—Anthoney Martina, Guiseppe Maggiore. Initiated, Passed, and Raised—Peter Callia, Anthony La Barbera, Lee Roussell Centanni. Beneditto Giordano, Guiseppe Lo Cicero, Vincent Gallo. Reinstated—Francesco Giliberti P.M., Emilio Foti. Died—Filippo D'Ingraudo, P.M., Giuseppe Provata. Suspended N. P. D.—Ciro Macagnoni, Roberto Scivique, Salvatore Imbriguglia, Leo Kairis. 230 EOSTBE OF LODGES

AMITB CITY LODGE No. 175. Chartered February 14th, 1866. Amite, Tangipahoa Parish, La. Stated meetings first and third Fridays in each month. P. O. Box 286. Officers W. A. Hyde W. M. H. G. Johnson S. D. A. E. Cefalu S. W. C. W. Williams J. D. H. H. Starns J. W. J. P. Moock M. C. C. M. Mixon Treasurer Herbert Sanders ) qtftWarda C. V. Johnston Secretary S. R. Gordon J ale rt s R. D. Daffin Chaplain Chas. W. Collings Tyler Past Masters H. P. Forshag. Horace R. Reid. C. W. Williams. H. Mixon. Claude V. Johnston. J. H. Rains. John P. Moock, Albert S. Cartwright James W. Harris. Cornelius M. Mlxon. Frank B. Pattenotte. Marshall Sharkey. Jos. W. Mlxon. J. E. Sanders. Harry G. Johnson H. M. Westholtz. Total, 46 members. Affiliated—H. H. Starns.

CADDO LODGE No. 179. Chartered February 14th, 1867. Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La. Stated meetings first and third Saturdays of each month. Address of Secretary, 915 Slattery Bldg. Shreveport. La. Officers Bill E. Butler W. M. E. W. Tinsley S. D. W. B. Killgore S. W. E. R. McDonald J. D. Lamar* T. Watts J. W. O. A. Reneau M. C. W. A. Robinson Treasurer A. T. Guice ) „. _„_,,. Paul W. Geddes Secretary C. E. Adams j btewaras U. B. Currie Chaplain Hy. B. Oden Tyler

Past Masters H. B. Hearn A. A. Garrison Littleton G. Snell J. W. A. Jeter Emmette A. Shaw A. E. Stephenson P. W. Geddes Newit J. Drew Frank E. Stewart W. C. Marshall Paul J. Palmer Thos. C. Walton Rush H. Davis Leon. Carter Grosjean Percy R. Johnson Thomas R. Phillips Arthur W. McKnight Flex G. Harston Total, 484 members. Initiated—John Thomas McDaniel. Raised—William Charters Yeiser. Initiated, Passed, and Raised—John Nuton Schofner, Cecil Earnest Adams, Samuel Addis Williams, Robert Briggs Totten, William Othia Waifes, Franklin John Henry Kell, Roy Bagwell Dillard, William Samuel Bickley, Orvie Alton Reneau, Elmer Theodore Collier, Cordia Lett Haynes. Affiliated—Roy Orville Thomas, Harry Roman Millar. Reinstated—W. M. Comegys, H. C. Minor, Erin B. Rentz. ROSTER OF LODGES 231

Died—Tiley H. Scovell, P.M.; David Blackshear Hamilton, Millard A. Hoover, Henry F. Pyle, Jesse M. Hickson, Ernest C. Cook, Martin Johnston Dooley, Allen D. King, Roscoe C. Hull, Alvin E. Gordon, Karl F. McCoy, Lovell N. Gaunt. Demitted—John C. Donaldson, Wiley B. McGimsey, Henry Duff Malloy. Suspended, N. P. D.—T. F. Alexander, P.M., John I. Brown, Wm. C. Coolidge, Fred I. Gray, Frank A. Key, Jr., Harvey Langston McAdams, Leonard D. McNeill, James S. Meriwether, Frank C. Moore, Lester C. Richardson, George C. Sale.

SAM TODD LODGE No. 182. Chartered February 14th, 1867. Sugar Town, Beauregard Parish, La. Stated meetings first Saturday in each month. Officers Frank Miller W. M. G. W. Dickens ; S. D. W. R. Baggett (P.M.) S. W. J. D. Turner J. D. W. L. Robertson....- J. W. W. H. Parker M. C. S. H. Kemp (P.M.) Treasurer E. J. Miller ) B. ^ W. B. Hamilton Secretary S. J. Welborn j* btewaras Isaac Hall (P.M.) Chaplain B. T. McFatter Tyler Past Masters G. W. Miller W. R. Baggett Isaac Hall S. N. Miller S. H. Kemp Frank Miller M. V. Miller Total, 50 members. Suspended N. P. D.—B. E. Anders, W. B. Hanchey, M. D. Hargrove, F. M. Hanchey, H. C. Morrow, J. E. Simmons, W. B. Welborn, T. Watson, Aubry Welborn, R. E. Welborn.

SPRINGCREEK LODGE No. 184. Chartered February 14th, 1867. Springcreek, Tangipahoa Parish, La. Meets Friday night before first Sunday in each month. P. O. Address of Secretary, Springcreek, La. Officers Alon L. Wall W. M. H. E. McDaniel S. D. John F. Corkern S. W. R. R. Dykes J. D. Ardis O. Varnado J. W. W. J. Pittman M. C. Clonis M. Wall Treasurer K. I. Simmons j Frank W. McDaniel Secretary T. M. McDaniel ] H. A. Sylvest Chaplain C. J. Forrest Tyler Past Masters D. P. Springfield James M. Lewis I. E. Corken J. W. Passman B. B. Varnado H. L. Varnado H. E. McDaniel Q. L. Wall Advel M. Strickland J. E. Crawford Total, 46 members. Affiliated—John Finley Corkern. Reinstated—Roderic Rudolph Dykes. Died—Angus L. Edwards. 232 ROSTER OF LODGES

ORPHANS FRIEND LODGE No. 185. Chartered February 15th, 1867. Morrow, St. Landry Parish, La. Meets first Sunday at 2 P. M. and 3rd Tuesday at 8 P. M. Address of Secretary, Palmetto, La. Officers H. E. Lowery, Sr W. M. V. P Roberts .....S. D. R. A. Pickett, Jr S. W. Wesley Budden J. D. Ernest Morrow J. W. O. Q. Foster M. C. J. W. Dupre Treasurer Floyd Fogleman 1 afowards Allen Budden Secretary W. E. Poythress y Dcewdlus R. A. Pickett, Sr. Chaplain J. J. Pickett Tyler Past Masters H. E. Lowery, Sr. R. A. Pickett, Jr. W. E. Poythress A. W. McDaniel Allen Budden H. E. Lowery, Sr. Hubert Taylor Total, 35 members.

COVINGTON LODGE No. 188. Chartered February 15th, 1868. Covington, St. Tammany Parish, La. Stated meetings, second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Officers R. N. Menetre W. M. B. B. F. Edmundson S. D. P E Smith S. W. O. G. Price J. D. Paul Due J. W. R. H. White M. C. J. H. Warner Treasurer W. H. Smith { st«warda A. E. Smith -Secretary H. K. Goodwyn f atewarua E. E. Lyons Chaplain W. A. Reeder Tyler (Not a member.) Past Masters A. Rochenschuh Bryan D. Burns Alton E. Smith E. G. Davis J. H. Warner P. E. Smith J. M. Simmons H. K. Goodwyn B. F. Edmundson Warren H. Smith R. B. Paine O. G. Price Ralph N. Menetre C. S. Frederick R. H. White Total, 55 members. Initiated-—William P. Dyess. Passed—Wm. A. Mohr, Victor S. Michel. Initiated and Passed—Andrew L. Erwin. Reinstated—J. M. Simmons, P.M., R. B. Paine, P.M., D. I. Addison, W. D. Bullock, F. B. Folkes, Geo. W. Glover. Died—Herman Schultz, C. G. Segond. Suspended N. P. D.—Ernest Prieto, J. M. Howze, W. H. Carr, J. L. Dudley^ E. J. Doby, Dewey Blades, Geo. Jenkins. ROSTER OF LODGES 233

EVERGREEN LODGE No. 189. Chartered February 15th, 1868. Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, La. Meets first Tuesday in each month. Address of Secretary: 214 Roosevelt St., Lafayette, La. Officers :S. E. Pearce W. M. D. A. Coincon, Jr S. D. C. C. Hollinshead S. W. Curry Cappel J. D. Geo. W. Hollinshead J. W. W. H. Quirk M. C. S. L. Campbell Treasurer J. E. Heard.... j c . D. A. Coincon, Sr Secretary W. W. Heard J btewaraa W. H. Hogan Chaplain Y. A. Mounger, Jr Tyler Past Masters 8. L. Campbell, C. C. Hollinshead. S. E. Pearce. D. A. Coincon, Sr. Total, 15 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Dallas Augustus Coincon, Jr.

CORINTHIAN LODGE No. 190. •Chartered February 9th, 1869. Masonic Temple, New Orleans^ Stated meetings, first and third Tuesdays of each month. Officers 1941 William David Bernhardt W. M. Stephen M. Farnum J. D. Philip Kroper, Jr S. W. Robert A. Dueease M. C. Herbert Behrend J. W. *W. W. Battle, P.M ) *H. Dabezies Treasurer Collier Bernhardt \ Stewards D. P. Laguens, Jr., P.M...Secretary Joseph W. Crews J Geo. C. Spelman, P.M Chaplain Geo. L. Wagner, P. M Tyler Ralph C. Kirst, P.M S. D. Past Masters B. F. Albertson Robert W. Allen Matt A. Roberts Chas. F. Buck, Jr. D. P. Laguens, Jr. Chas. B. Henriques Wilbert Black Chas. S. Foster Ralph C. Kirst *W. W. Battle Keim Mahaffy Robert L. Gray Lewis G. Lee Edw. K. Herrmann Jas. L. White. H. W. Kostmayer Fred. A. Kreckel Hans Palm. *Jesse P. Wilkinson George L. Wagner Henry F. Gustine T. J. Bartlette R. P. Rordam George C. Spelman *Life members A. T. H. Bradford Total, 142 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Robert Aydelot Dueease, Charles Stuart Church, Delwin Peter Laguens. Affiliated—Stephen M. Farnum. Died—Augustus B. Craft, Theodore H. Bernhardt, Daniel B. Darton, Thorvald Nilsen, Robert George Hillary Weiss, Jr., P.M., Joseph C. Delsa. Demitted—Holger Jeppesen, Adolph Baumgartner. Suspended N.' P. D.—Sidney G. Flaspoller, Fred Hewes Mclntosh, •Charles L. Taucer. 234 EOSTEE OF LODGES

JEFFERSON LODGE No. 191.

Chartered February 9th, 1869. Masonic Temple, New Orleans, Stated meetings, first and third Wednesday evenings.

Officers H. S. Lindy W. M. R. J. Marshall J. E. Skelly S. N. Bernstein S. W. A. Gendusa C. E. Post..... J. W. A. M. Thomas Win. Feldman Peter P. Gluck. Treasurer D. W. Cooper \ Stewards Joseph Dresner Secretary C. A. Watzke August Mierl H. G. Sullivan Chaplain J. A. Mclver Dave Gertler S. D. G. M. Graves Jake Wedig J. D. M. Burnstein Irwin Isaacson Elias Rau M. C. F. P. Bordenave Alex E. Maier '. Tyler (not a member)

Past Masters

R. H. Polack John F. Wallenburg Leon S. Cahn J. D. Dresner David R. Miller M. B. Gardner Joseph Dresner Sam Payne Stone F. H. Dinghaus Hans Warskat N. E. Jacobs J. Edmund Ullman F. W. Fisher A. S. Huey Gus Levy A. S. Huey Gerald Netter Arthur F. Babin A. Goldsmith Leon C. Weiss Geo. M. Oldenburg Henry Jacobs B. S. Titus Howard G. Sullivan Manuel Breen Total, 192 members.

Initiated—Eugene Eli Holderman.

Initiated, Passed and Raised—Dan'l Wm. Cooper, Arthur Martin Thomas, Grenes Milton Graves.

Reinstated—Lawrence Slater Copeland, Marcus Korn. Died—Harry Sawilowsky, Chas. Redler, Gustave Katz, Meyer Eiseman, Henry Moeglich, Jos. A. Brownson, Abraham Rosenberg.

Demitted—Marceille A. Schwartz, John A. Fulmer, Sr. EOSTEE OF LODGES 235

ABBEVILLE LODGE No. 192. Chartered February 9th, 1869. Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La. Stated meetings, first and third Thursdays of each month. P. O. Address, Gueydan, La. Officers Chas. H. Brookshire W. M. Ignace David S. D. J. R. Sewell S. W. D. B. Wiggins J. D. Elias LeJeune J. W. Numa Morvant M. C. E. Luther Terrier. Treasurer Alex J. Taylor \ J. Sydney Gross, P.M Secretary Chas. A. V. Evans j J. L. Stansbury, P.M Chaplain John E. Fletcher Tyler

Past Masters W. P. Edwards W. W. Durke J. Wesley Steen V. L. Caldwell H. W. Schriefer J. Sydney Gross Summa Caldwell Lloyd P. Broussard Wm. F. Knighton J. H. Williams Alex J. Taylor T. A. Smith Jonas Weill Jno. L. Stansbury D. S. Byrnside D. L. McPherson John W. O'Bryan Toxie, L. Bush James A. Summers J. F. Faber Total, 120 members. Initiated—Marc William Gosselin. Raised—Victor Samuel Lattier, Jr. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Numa Morvant. Died—Adolph C. Derouen. Demitted—Victor Samuel Lattier, Jr., Thos. P. Dutsch.

AURORA LODGE No. 193. Chartered February 10th, 1869. New Iberia, Iberia Parish, La. Meets first and third Mondays of each month.

Officers Louie W. Campbell W. M. Jacob Hirsch J. D. Hubert E. Ashley S. W. Ben C. King M. C. Howard B. Newton J. W. W. D. Williams ] G. S. Rand Treasurer R. E. Shaw Cranfield [ Stewards T. P. Murray .Secretary Ben G. Epperson J W. D. Reynolds Chaplain C. R. Sonnemann Marshal J. G. Betar S. D. L. L. Lusk Tyler Past Masters E. T. Weeks T. F. Murray H. Kyle Litton W. G. Weeks G. O. Pharr, Sr. Jesse M. Hughes. W. J. Bernard L. G. Lemaire *E. M. Sarradet W. D. Reynolds W. I. Spencer *D. W. Plaisance C. R. Sonnemann Sawyer White *W. R. Ernest R. C. Sealy H. A. Bernard J. A. Goodwin *In Affiliation J. O. Hedfc Total, 123 members. 236 ROSTER OF LODGES

Initiated and Passed—Harold James Betar, Charlie Alton Brown. Passed and Raised—Howard Bishop Newton, Philip John Hunter. Raised—John Abner French. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Worthy T. Quereau, Jacob Hirsch, William Anthony Williams, Hubert Edward Ashley, James G. Betar, Walter Moody Edwards, Benjamin Chamberlin King, R. E. Shaw Cranfield, Benjamin Glover Epperson. Affiliated—D. W. Plaisance P.M., W. R. Ernest P.M., Charles Morris Hart. Reinstated—iFriend C. Quereau. Died—A. B. Murray P.M., Charles E. Smedes, W. F. Dunbar. Demitted—Robert B. Carr. Dropped—Marion L. Sizemore. Suspended, N. P. D.—Donald Sargent Parson, J. O. Callen.

DORIC LODGE No. 205. Chartered February 15th, 1871. Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, jua. Stated meetings, first and third Wednesdays in each month, P. O. Box of Secretary No. 88. Officers Harvey J. Lewis W. M. Dave Kahn .- S. D. Anthony DiMaggio ,-S. W. Geo. D. Brown J. D. Emile J. Lehmann J. W. Chas. Richard Schriber M. C. T. O. Young Treasurer G. O. Broussard \ „, , Sol Loeb Secretary Eugene I. Dreher J &lewalQS J. O. Young Chaplain Edgar Adams Tyler Past Masters H. W. Crawford W. B. Roder Richard L. Loeb Charles A. Bibbens J. O. Young W. A. Walther Lewis J. Bass John Poncio L. O. Logan H. L. Squires J. D. Hamilton Geo. D. Brown Eugene I. Dreher Paul Schreier Total, 86 members. Passed and Raised—Chas. R. Schriber. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Lesley Levy, Jack Victor Wiseman. Reinstated—S. A. Broussard, D. Meyer Levy.

TYRIAN LODGE No. 206. Instituted September 1, 1918. Dispensation continued February 4th, 1919. Batchelor, P. O. LaCour, Pointe Coupee Parish. Address of Secretary, Morganza, La. Chartered February 3rd, 1920, as No. 378. Lodge granted original number "206" at 1937 Session. Meets fourth Sunday in each month. Officers James B. Robertson, Jr. W. M. Alex B. Cotten S. D. Frank H. Rice. S. W. Robert E. Lee J. D. William B. Wells J. W. Alfred I. Mount M. C. Ovide B. LaCour Treasurer John A. Mains I T. Heard Campbell Secretary Geo. G. Currow ] Ralph Hebert Chaplain J. Walter Campbell Tyler ROSTER OF LODGES 237

Past Masters Arthur B. Lacour W. B. Wells E. P. Burton . Ovide B. Lacour Jas. W. Campbell John A. Mains. Ralph Hebert Robert E. Lee. J. B. Robertson, Jr. Alex 6. Cotten. Wm. B. Wells, Jr. T. Heard Campbell. Frank H. Rice Total, 24 members. Initiated—Paul Leger. Initiated and Passed—Arthur Ferdinand Ortis. Died—.Henry Price Mounger, Sr., P. M.

N. H. BRAY LODGE No. 208. Chartered February 15th, 1871. Walnut Hill, Vernon Parish, La. Meets third Saturday of each month. Post Office Address of Secretary, Hicks, La. Officers D. R. Holton W. M. J. L. Martin S. D. K. D. Knight S. W. B. M. Martin J. D. E. L. Spurgeon J. W. A. J. Knight M. C. J. R. Gill Treasurer A. C. Cooley Secretary } Ben Martin Chaplain R. W. Jeane Tyler Past Masters A. J. Knight P. H. Cavanaugh Leslie Davis M. A. Cavanaugh, Jr. C. O. Gill R. W. Jeane K. D. Knight B. M. Martin J. L. Martin Total, 31 members. Reinstated—C. F. McAnally, Floyd Beckcom, E. W. Wise, Alva Holton, Clarence Leach. Demitted—P. H. Cavanaugh. (P.M.).

R. F. McGUIRE LODGE No. 209. Chartered February 15th, 1871. Rayville, Richland Pariah, La. Stated meetings, second and fourth Wednesdays in each month. Officers C. O. McGowen W. M. L. J. Mulhern S. D. Hope I. Sorey S. W. T. H. Christian J. D. Victor Adams J. W. Warren H. Hunt M. C. C. C. Buck Treasurer J. E. Stodghill.; 1 W. L. Jackson Secretary J. A. Ball f Stewards R. S. Clark Chaplain C. E. Wilder Tyler 238 ROSTBE OF LODGES

Past Masters J. W. Summerlln, J. B. StodghiU. H. S. Shoemaker. W. L. Jones, E. B. Llpscomb. W. D. Cotton. C. C. Buck, M. A. Cooper. R. Downes, Jr. B. F. Tatum, H. G. Jarnagin W. L. Jackson. W. W. Kelly, Wm. T. Jones. J. E. Mulhearn E. P. Norman. C. S. Aycock. J. B. Sharp Total, 114 members. Affiliated—J. E. Fike. Reinstated—W. H. Honeycutt. Died—Jos. C. Sartor, ~W, P. Washington. Demitted—W H. Honeycutt, B. E. Simms. Suspended, N. P. D.—K Forrest Games, E. B. Green, (P.M.), C. T. Payne, Neville T. Buck.

BLAZING STAR LODGE No. 212. Chartered February 14th, 1872. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La. Port Allen P. O. Meets second Thursday of each month. Officers W. A. Ragan W. M. M. L. Meador S. D. C. R. Dawson S. W. John Butter J. D. T. L. Cronan, Jr J. W. J. C. Olano M. C. B. C. Devall Treasurer N. F. Pecquet ) ,( rf Wm. Decker Secretary W. S. Daubert j aiewaras W. W. Thrower.. Chaplain H. H. Blackburn Tyler Past Masters C. N. Johnston J. P. Pecquet D. W. Landess Wm. Decker F. H. Carruth, Jr. H. S. Oncal N. F. Pecquet O. S. Smith I. J. Guerin J. H. Trahan J. J. Himel H. H. Blackburn B. C. Devall W. S. Daubert P. L. Smitherman J. B. Burcham G. C. Tregre B. A. Butler Total, 72 members Affiliated—W. W. Thrower, J. C. Olano. Died—B. L. Batts, Ray Million.

KEYSTONE LODGE No. 213. Chartered February 14th, 1872. Sicily Island, Catahoula Parish, La. Sicily Island. Meets first Sunday in each month. Officers M, I. Saltzman W. M. C. R. Wilson S. D. Jesse Whittlock S. W. J. G. Cooper. J. D. R. L. Matthews J. W. A. L. Brooks M. C. C. A. Carnick Treasurer C. L. Tarver ) „, . J. Wesley Ogden Secretary A. S. Krause J oiewaras H. D. Penniston Chaplain Earl Denham Tyler ROSTER OF I;OIM1KH 239

Past Masters B. W. Chlsum, Sr. A. S. Krause M. I. Saltzman C. R. Wilson, Edward B. Knotts. Bruce Edmonds S. E. Owens. J. Wesley Ogden Elton Murphy. C. G. Webb. Henry D. Pennlston Jesse Whittlock Total, 34 members. Passed and Raised—Aubrey L. Brooks.

LAND MARK LODGE No. 214. Chartered February 14th, 1873. Keithville, Caddo Parish, La. Meet! Second Thursday of each month. Officers H. G. Williamson W. M. B. E. Bush S. D. J. F. Williamson S. W. M. C. Bagley, Jr J. D. Ardis Taylor J. W. R. W. Haygood M. C. P. P. Keith Treasurer B. B. Midyette ) „. . O. A. Baddy Secretary J. C. Berry } btewaras J. F. Henderson Chaplain Stanley Wade Tyler Past Masters J. F. Henderson L. B. Nelson I. O. Alexander P. P. Keith, Jr. O. A. Eaddy Stanley Wade R. W. Haygood Total, 27 members. Initiated—Arnold H. Wardell. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Mike Cager Bagley, Jr., Bryan E. Bush.

FELLOWSHIP LODGE No. 217. Chartered February 14th, 1873. Hineston, Rapides Parish, La. Meets 10:00 A. M., fourth Saturday in each month. Address of Secretary, Route 1, Box 51, Oakdale, La.

Officers J. Boyd W, M. Leon S. Wallace S. D. E. D. Nichols S. W. W. W. Branch J. D. H. B. Johnson J. W. Artie L. Nichols M. C. C. D. Deshazor Treasurer S. E. Kirkpatrick Secretary ' > Stewards W. W. Franks Chaplain R. P. Kirkpatrick '. Tyler Past Masters L. B. Dove Otto Welch W. W. Franks S. E. Kirkpatrick J. Boyd E. D. Nichols Total, 36 members. Raised—Herbert B. Johnson. Suspended, N. P. D.—L. Wood. 240 ROSTER OF LODGES

LIVONIA LODGE No. 220. Chartered February 13th, 1874. New Roads, Pointe Coupee Parish, Meets first Friday in each month. Address of Secretary, Box 603, Baton Rouge, La. Officers A. D. Ellis W. M. Wm. N. Lindley S. D. A. J. Burgess S. W. A. K. Barton J. D. H. J. Quirk J. W. H. E. Gray M. C. M. T. Hewes Treasurer Antoine Major j Q. , C. J. Lecoq Secretary Leo G. Loupe $ oiewaras W. S. Bennett Chaplain P. Loeb Tyler Past Masters M. T. Hewes Joseph R. Girard Jos. Q. Gravois J. J. Monceret C. J. Lecoq J. D. Hebert W. S. Bennett H. E. Gray A. D. Ellis Chas. P. Maggio Total, 33 members. Passed—Joseph E. Robertson. Passed and Raised—Hugh Fowler, William N. Lindley. Died—L. O. Davis, Sr. Suspended, N. P. D.—J. Lelio Lebeau.

SOLOMON LODGE No. 221. Reorganized at Pineville, Parish of Rapides, on April 7th, 1921. Meets on the second and fourth Thursday in each month. Charter Restored February 7th, 1922. Address of Secretary, R. R., Pineville. Officers | Wm. D. Darnall W. M. A. V. Nugent S. D. i S. R. Parker J. W. C. W. Wilson J. D. i M. E. Voorhies J. W. A. A. Kelly M. C. j F. W. Schaedel (P.M.)..Treasurer Vernon I. Bringol ) at(,warH, j S. M. McCarty (P.M.)....Secretary Charles Parker j olew'*rus } Jesse J. Price (P.M.) Chaplain Geo. T. Willet Tyler O. U. Payne Marshal i Past Masters I S. M. McCarty F. W. Schaedel Will Dee Darnall j Joseph S. Abadie O. B. Owens A. H. Legett ' J. H. Kennesson Napolean Crooks Geo. T. Willet < Wyatt R. Corley S. R. Parker Charles Parker • O. U. Payne A. V. Nugent Wm. E. Owen { N. C. Alsup Jesse J. Price Jesse J. Rush Total, 131 members. Initiated—Roubert Starks Johnson. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Benjamin Clarence Estes. Passed—George Eugene Creed. ] Passed and Raised — Samuel Taylor Fontenote, Rufus Daniel . Reynolds. j EOSTBK OF LODGES 241

Affiliated—Van Benson Temple, William E. Owen (P.M.), Ten- nessee Cheesman Brister, Guy Weston Risley, Paul Harrington Ford. Reinstated—Andrew O'Neal. Died—John B. Kelly, James C. Brown, Isaac Newton Adams. Suspended, N. P. p.—Moses Leon Antony, Benjamin F. Bradford, William E. Bomar, Conrad C. Coats, Award M. Dear, George Mercer Faircloth, Allison T. Gray, Lomonier J. Guillory, H. Gordon Harper, Marvin P. Jordan (P.M.), Charles E. Kerlin, J. I. Luker, Rollo C. Lawrence, Olliver Drew LaCroix, Jarvis B. Milam, Douglas Eugene Milam, J. Andrew Pharis, S. B. Richardson, Everett Benson Rogers (P.M.), Clinton R. Scroggs, Dewey Tarver, W. Foster Walker, Rosier A. Wilson, Clark Wyatt.

PECAN GROVE LODGE No. 222. Chartered February 17th, 187G. Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings. Officers Thos. G. Biggs W. M. Louis Levy S. D. Henry H. Moorman S. W. B. O. Haley J. D. Earl L. Mitchell .J. W. Jas. L. Martin M. C. C. Louis Preston Treasurer Wm. D. Evans ) „, , Zell Stockner Secretary Oscar M. Carnly \ oiewaras jChaplain Wm. C. Lyon Tyler Past Masters N. C. Williamson Jno. L. Kenedy Ed. C. Frenz Zell Stockner Louis Levy T. G. Biggs C. L. Preston Total, 63 members. Initiated—Thomas G. Biggs, Jr., John Rockford Harris. Initiated, Passed and Raised—William Dezell Evans, William Charles Lyon. Raised—Herbert Preston Prim. Reinstated—Charles H. Hill (P.M.), William McFarland Long, Fred H. Schneider, Edward Davis Schneider, Roy Lee Burgess, Sam L. House, William Kelly Evans, Lee Hancox, William P. Hider, Lee S. McDaniel, Ed. C. Frenz (P.M.). Demitted—Lee S. McDaniel. Suspended N. P. D.—Arrol Ashbridge, Roy Lee Burgess, William Kelly Evans, Charles H. Hill (P.M.), S. Stanhope King, Jesse T. Mitchell, Charles Ben Mitchell, Houston D. Roley, Robert Shepherd Reed, Henry L. Vanvalkenburgh, R. W. Watts. Suspended for Cause—Max F. Stockner, (P.M.).

CADEVILLE LODGE No. 229. Chartered February 14th, 1889. Cadeville, Ouachita Parish, La. Meets First Wednesday night and Saturday night before third Sunday Secretary: Route, 1., Eros. Officers W. E. Leckie W. M. E. L. May S. D. W. C. Thompson S. W. Henry George J. D. W. L. Browder J. W. S. O. Henry M. C. E. M. Frith Treasurer Talton Fowler ) w . N. L. Coon Secretary J. L. Frost j oiewaras J. T. Mayes Chaplain I. C. Mayes Tyler 242 ROSTER OF LODGES

Past Masters W. L. Burkett W. E. Leckie. E. L. May J. T. Mayes. A. A. Rogers. J. M. Griggs S. O. Henry J. C. Hayes. Total, 56 members. Initiated—Guice Head. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Talton Fowler. Suspended N. P. D.—H. A. Williamson, C. L. Salesbury.

PLEASANT HILL LODGE No. 230. Chartered February 12th, 1890. Pleasant Hill, Sabine Parish, La. Saturday night on or before full moon.

Officers C. D. Blue W. M. E. W. Reese S. D. Henry Gewin S. W. J. W. Shingleton J. D. W. J. Graves J. W. J. P. Barron M. C. E. A. Powell Treasurer J. H. Cannon 1 W. I. Emmons Secretary W. A. Ross J M. B. Gewin Chaplain W. E. Emmons Tyler Past Masters F. P. Cobb D. D. Crump O. L. Sanders Amos. L. Fonder J. W. Shingleton C. 0. Blue Total, 33 members. Suspended N. P. D.—C. D. Dykes, A. D. McDougal, C. D. Dean (P.M.), L. T. Shaw (P.M.), Ed. Sumpter.

GRANGEVILLE LODGE No. 231. Chartered February 12th, 1890. Grangeville, St. Helena Parish, La. Meets second Saturday in each month. Officers T. M. Bond W. M. R. Bankston S. D. Glyn Morgan S. W. J. H. Chandler J. D. J. W. Story J. W. J. W. Gersch M. C. W. B. Bankston Treasurer G. T. Hartner \ M. H. Davis Secretary A. Boeneke J Eug. W. Carroll Chaplain C. L. Bankston Tyler Past Masters W. B. Bankston L. S. Harvel Russell Bankston T. H. Craft R. P. Watson Glyn Morgan T. M. Mixon W. E. Hornsby Willie E. Wheat L. L. Powers J. W. Story J. W. Gersch. M. H. Davis Ben Stokes A. Boeneke. Total, 37 members. Reinstated—W. B. Miller. EOSTEE OF LODGES 243

WELSH LODGE No. 232.

Chartered February 12th, 1890. Welsh, Jefferson Davis Parish, La. Meets first Monday in each month.

Officers Clyde Herring W. M. H. E. Harber S. D. Ralph L. Hayes S. W. R. C. Magnuson J. D. Irving V. Hayes J. W. H. L. Huskey M. C. T. C. Simmons Treasurer J. W. Perry ) J. W. Armstrong (P.G.M.).-.Secty Dallas Dugas j O. C. Yantis Chaplain Jos. C. Witherwax Tyler Past Masters John W. Armstrong, F. G. Seward J. P. Campbell. P. G. M. B. F. Mitchell R. J. Davis E. H. Boling E. A. Greer T. C. Simmons Win. Fear John T. Hood, Sr. George Harlan S. E. Carroll J. I. Carter F. S. Harris. A. T. Jones O. C. Yantis J. B. Wooley W. O. Compton Geo. R. Carr John T. Hood, Jr. Earl Dee Shipp. Total, 107 members. Initiated—James Lawless Scallan. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Dallas Dugas. Passed and Raised—Earl De Shipp, Jr. Affiliated—Joseph Leander Campbell. Died—Robert Lemon Weldon. Suspended N. P. D.—Robert Lee Abbott, Willie Cook Davis, Oscar Leroy Sutter, Thomas Edward Webb.

SIMSBORO LODGE No. 235. Chartered February 11th, 1891. Meets at Simsboro, Lincoln Parish, La., first Tuesday and third Saturday in each month.

Officers Morelle Emmpns W. M. R. E. Burt S. D. J. P. Rasbury S. W. B. C. Best J. D. C. A. Warner J. W. E. A. Burgess M. C. F. Malcome Hood Treasurer R. L. Hines \ „. , L. M, Napper Secretary J. B. May j stewards W. T. Strain Chaplain H. B. Bryant Tyler Past Masters J. P. Rasbury L. M. Napper Morelle Emmons R. E. Burt J. B. May Total, 22 members. Reinstated—James Jones. Died—John M. Eaves. Demitted—

LITTLE FLOCK LODGE No. 236. Chartered February 9th, 1892. Meets at Negreet, Sabine Parish, Sat- urday before first Sunday in each month. Address of Secretary, Many, La., Route 1. Officers Joel W. Speights : W. M. Robt. L. Armour S. D. W. M. Cryer..... S. W. W. M. Self J. D. S. A. Holt J. W M. C. E. P. Curtis Treasurer W. C. Caldwell Secretary .\ stewards -Chaplain Robt. L. Anthony '..:. Tyler Past Masters E. P. Curtis J. S. Carroll Joel W. Speights Total, 20 members. Affiliated—S. A. Holt. Demitted—E. F. Salter (P.M.), E. E. Salter, T. E. Salter. Suspended N. P. D. — Thjomas Hipler, Henry Hipler, Henry Wedgeworth (P.M.), E. R. Stroud.

PLAIN DEALING LODGE No. 237, Charter granted February 9th, 1892. Plain Dealing, Bossier Parish, La. Meets third Tuesday in each month. Address of Secretary, P. O. Box 277. Officers E. Denson Barnett W. M. W. E. Waggoner S. D. M. R. Bollinger i S. W. F. C. King J. D. G. S. Acton J. W. J. J. Doles M. C. Clyde Allums Treasurer J. A. Dexter, Jr ) Rfow._,. H. A. Wheeler Secretary D. W. Hudson f oiewaras F. G. Phillips Chaplain S. D. Wise Tyler Past Masters J. F. Nuckolls W. E. Waggoner T. B. Barron J. E. Wyche Milton R. Johnson John A. Dexter, Jr. J. J. Doles Geo. S. Acton Total, 49 members. Died—Maddison Gage Malone, Clyde Doles. Demitted—Gilford Wright, James William Murray.

MAGNOLIA LODGE No. 238. Chartered February 9th, 1892. Barnes Creek, Beauregard Parish, La. Meets second Saturday in each month. P. O. Address of Secretary, Ragley. Officers Hiram Lyles W. M. Robert Cole S. D. Geo. T. Williams : S. W. T. I. Jackson J. D. M. J. Shows J. W. J. E. Smith M. C. Joe A. Reeves Treasurer W. E. McFatter ) ,.. ^ M. S. Gimnick Secretary G. I. Kingrey \ stewaros L. C. Cole Chaplain J. M. Carradine Tyler EOSTEK OF LODGES 245

Past Masters Joe A. Reeves Geo. T. Williams M. S. Gimnick C. A. Yaraboro. H. Lyles D. R. Barrentine t Total, 46 members. Reinstated—Willie Clarence Duke. Died—W. W. Farque, A. A. Walkner. Demitted—<5eo. T. Williams. Suspended N. P. D.—Lee Monroe O'Neal.

BERNICE LODGE No. 239. Chartered February 15th, 1893. Bernice, Union Parish, La. Meets first and third Saturday in each month. P. O. Address of Secretary, Bernice, La. Officers D. R. Grafton W. M. Dan J. Lowery S. D. C. L. Puckett S. W. Earl Jinks J. D. Dan L. Caldwell J. W. G.E. Caraway M. C. L. H. Pratt Treasurer J. A. Ferguson { „, , G. M. Anderson Secretary C. J. Heard | &lewaras B. C. Smith Chaplain A. E. Weldon Tyler Past Masters C. C. Colvin C. J. Heard G. M. Anderson. M. W. Lawrence J. A. Ferguson Dan J. Lowery Total, 23 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised--Dan L. Caldwell. Suspended N. P. D.—Floyd Weldon, W. E. Weldon, W. L. Hunt, A. T. Mitchell, Tom Reeves, R. E. Tanner, T. L. Waugh.

LEESVILLE LODGE No. 240. Chartered February 15th, 1893. Leesville, Vernon Parish, La. Meets second and fourth Tuesday in each month. P. O. Box No. 386. Charter forfeited February 5th, 1924. Charter restored February 3rd, 1925. Rechartered February 4th, 1925. Officers R. S. Copeland .....W. M. Luke IJ. Hadnot S. D. R. S. Fertitta S. W. J. C. Price J. D. H. Lee Pynes J. W. Sam J. Fertitta M. C. Eugene E. Lenahan Treasurer Dennis Cook 1 Hugh L. McManus. Secretary Bill F. Cain J John Mansinger Chaplain F. E. Poimboeuf Tyler Past Masters L. W. Hooper Chas. I. Davis R. S. Copeland Hugh L. McManus C. B. Owens E. E. Lenahan 0. E. Morris M. N. Hadnot Gordon C. Wood 1. O. Winfree L. H; Hadnot M. M. Galloway Total, 106 members. £46 EOSTBE OP LODGES

Initiated, Passed and Raised—Dennis Cook. Affiliated—Henry James Braddock. Reinstated—R. E. Bennett, William J. Pynes. Died—Otto Herminghouse. Demitted—Ben E. Poe, Ben F. Pittman (P.M.). Suspended N. P. D.—William J. Blackman, W. L. Currie, Thad A. Ferrell, C. P. Hinson, Lyman P. McManus.

CONLY LODGE No. 241. Chartered February 15th, 1893. Hall Summit, Red River Parish, La. Meets second Thursday and fourth Saturday in each month, 7:30 P. M. Address of Secretary, R. F. D. Ringgold. Route 1.

Officers J. Edwin Carlisle W. M. Jack L. Harper S. D. W. E. Bush S. W. Wm. R. Stevens* J. D. C. M. Hanna J. W. Emmett Womack M. C. H. W. Jackson Treasurer J. J. Kennington ) „. • W. R. Stevens Secretary Lyn McDowell \ stewards Joe McDowell Chaplain Leonard Swint Tyler

Past Masters O. B. Ferguson W. W. Teer W. R. Stevens R. W. Jackson Total, 56 members. Initiated—Walter Asa Morgan. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Lewis Vernon Gibson, Jack Landon Harper, Benjamin Morris Miller. Passed and Raised—Byron Hopson Dodd. Reinstated—Jesse Pepper, William Leonard Corley. Died—William Leonard Corley, S. W. Newman. Demitted—Byron Hopson Dodd. Suspended N. P. D.—Roger Lawson, H. H. Lawson, J. W. Malcom, Geo. L. Mclllwain, Jr., Bisso Smith, Henry Teer, Harold B. Teer.

CROWLEY LODGE No. 243. Chartered February 15th, 1893. Crowley, Acadia Parish. Stated meetings, first and third Tuesdays in each month. Officers John W. Wright W. M. J. E. Copelin S. D. W. M. Robbins S. W. J. W. Miles J. D. Oscar Nolan J. W. Willis Davis M. C. L. A. Williams Treasurer E. G. Bergeron 1 James Jones Secretary H. E. Lewis j siewaros F. M. Milliken Chaplain E. W. Ingram Tyler ROSTEE OF LODGES 247

Past Masters J. Frankel Paul Eckels T. B. McMillin L. A. Williams Geo. M. Eckels John W. Wright A. M. Plnley H. A. Forshag W. W. Dutton J. A. Finley H. B. Lewis W. H. Underwood P. M. Milliken Percy L. Blum Guy P. Lucas E. G. Bergeron A. T. Browne Total, 144 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Willis Davis. Passed and Raised—William Clyde Murry. Raised—Thomas R. Smith, Jerry S. Askley, Sigmond Robbins. Affiliated—A. T. Browne (P.M.), L. J. Walthers, Carl S. Robison. Reinstated—H. R. Cocreham. Died—T. B. Freeland. Suspended N. P. D.—E. C. Harkins, H. J. Fisher, J. M. Rayford.

CENTER LODGE No. 244. Chartered February 13th, 1894. Meets at Bogalusa, Washington Parish, La. Second and fourth Thursdays in each month. Address o£ Secretary, 408 Huron Ave., Bogalusa. Officers Murphy R. Williams W. M. Joe P. Mulford S. D. A. W. Ramsey S. W. Clinton L. Varnado J. D. W. Vaughn. Cantrell J. W. Ray R. Starns M. C. L. H. Simmons Treasurer W. E. McDaniel ) „. , Jas. A. Shows Secretary J. S. Cocke y btewaras H. L. Courtney Chaplain Grady Maskew Marshal J. P. Harrell Tyler Past Masters M. B. Richardson J. H. Tullos. H. Byrd. DeWitt Richardson L. H. Simmons I. A. Parker. E. A. Holcombe Charles Lewis L. O. Eiland. Lee O. Taylor C. Ellis Ott Peter J. McCarty, Jr. J. H. Lipscomb Cully E. Alphin. Odom McDaniel J. A. Shows Percy L. Dunnaway. Wm. G. McKenzie H. W. Ward. S. E. Schillings. Total, 208 members. Initiated—Henry E. Kennedy. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Larance Sharpe, Horace I. Tisdale, Edwin Lee Browder, J. K. Thurman, Ernest R. Dickerson. Passed and Raised—William L. McAuliffe, Albert Hunt. Affiliated—Leonard H. Revere, Howard L. Courtney, Richard H. Mathias, William G. McKenzie (P.M.), Eddie F. Robbins. Reinstated—Isadore Marx, Morris Warnick, Robert B. Simmons, Leon B. Schwartzberg, C. Bruce Tyrone, Robert E. Lee. Died—Sam T. Hough, Geo. A. Waltman. Demitted—Percy E. Webb, J. N. Herrington. Suspended N. P. D.—Wallace Alston, Paul Warnell, John W. Crain. 248 ROSTER OF LODGES

MILLERTON LODGE No. 245. Chartered February 13th, 1894. Meets at Haynesvllle, Claiborne Parish La., first Thursday night each month. Officers H. M. Turner W. M. H. D. Braselton S. B. V. L. Trimble S. W. Henry A. Smith J. D. B. Odom J. W. C. D. Wadlington M. C. B. Murphy Watters Treasurer C. E. Miller ) <5f._warj_ W. A. Crawford Secretary C. D. Cameron j oiewaras JST. G. Hyde Chaplain John Pair Tyler Past Masters D. B. Baucum C. E. Miller N. A. Parker J. C. McEachern N. G. Hyde C. D. Cameron Total, 51 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Harold D. Braselton. Raised—B. Odom. Affiliated—Gale C. Shonk. Reinstated—W. A. Parker, Paul D. Clark, R. F. Pentecost. Died—A. C. Sale, H. O. Betz, W. T. Brown. Demitted—H. P. Taylor. Suspended N. P. D.—W. B. Abney, L. C. Bradford, G. W. Passis, J. S. Slack, A. A. Smith, L. M. Stephens.

WINNSBORO LODGE No. 246. Chartered February 13th, 1894. Meets at Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La. Stated meetings, second and fourth Tuesdays. Address of Secretary, Winnsboro, La., Box 68. Officers J. F. Ferguson W. M. J. H. Walters S. D. M. F. Brown S. W. Geo. A. Baccarini J. D. A. C. Polk J. W. Floyd Ellerman M. C. C. C. McCarty.. Treasurer C. K. Guinshaw ) J. D. Hair Secretary L. V. Lane J W. R. Smith Chaplain Prentice Myers Tyler Past Masters J. B. Evans James F. Ferguson J. H. Walters Joseph D. Hair Total, 29 members. Initiated—Credo Cobb. Initiated, Passed and Raised — Robert F. Mulhearn, Ray Otto Bout-well. Affiliated—Wallace R. Smith, Lowery Victor Lane. Reinstated—J. W. McCain, E. D. Walters, C. L. Ramage, Wm. Kahn, T. M. King, E. A. Jackson, Geo. L. Ross, R. R. Parker. Died—W. R. Matthews, E. D. Walters. Suspended N. P. D.—C. M. Varnado (P.M.), Homer Q. Howie, J. W. McCain. ROSTER OF LODGES 249

HOLLY SPRINGS LODGE No. 247. Chartered February 13th, 1894. Meets at Holly Springs, Red River Parish, first Saturday in each month. P. O., Coushatta, Route 2. Officers M. Z. Teer W. M. Vernon Dupree S. D. Justin L. Teer S. W. Ben Sledge J. D. J. C. Griffith J. W. C. L. Kennington M. C. D. W. Adcock Treasurer A. L. Rigdon ) S. M. McDowell ..Secretary H. C. Loftin ] R. S. Murphy. Chaplain A. J. Fowler Tyler Past Masters J. Leonard Loftin R. S. Murphy S. M. McDowell Total, 24 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Justin L. Teer, Vernon Dupree. Affiliated—J. C. Griffith. Reinstated—Ben Sledge, I. C. Depree, R. E. Gahagan. Demitted—I. C. Depree. Suspended N. P. D.—R. E. Kitchings.

KENTWOOD LODGE No. 248. Chartered February 13th, 1894, at Kentwood, Tangipahoa Parish, La. Stated meetings, second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Officers G. M. Grayson W. M. Carl M. Pierce : S. D. L. A Lard, Jr S. W. R. L. Varnado, Jr J. D. J. L. Matthews J. W. L. C. New M. C. J. H. Temple Treasurer L. Elmer Sanders ) w , B. T. Tata Secretary F. W. Dean } oiewarus John H. Kent Chaplain Michael Galton Tyler Past Masters John H. Tate E. T. Tate H. C. Day H. E. Sanders J. Harvey Temple J. Curtis Temple John H. Kent G. M. Crawford H. H. Tate Total, 61 members. Initiated—Jerome Klebert Poche. Initiated, Passed and Raised — Floyd Wilson Dean, Woodrow Wilson Simmons, George Elbert Brown, Michael Nick Galton, Tucker Key. Reinstated—W. D. Kent, Dan Settoon, Leander E. Simmons, Irad C. Drumm, L. C. Vacher, E. B. Kennon, W. L. Travis, J. H. McClendon, T. J. Good. Died—James F. Westrope. Suspended N. P. D.—J. E. Carruth, C. S. Faller, I. O. Lamar, L. C. Vacher, E. B. Kennon. 250 ROSTER OF LODGES

JENNINGS LODGE No. 249. Chartered February 12th, 1895, at Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish, La. Meets second and fourth Mondays in each month. Officers Robert F. Prather W. M. Luke Richard S. D. F. Bert Cutting S. W. Sam Cherry J. D. Jas. St. Cyr, Jr J. W. Jesse; Hoffpauir M. C. Carl Barnette Treasurer T. L. Hudson ) „. • L. E. Wager Secretary E. J. Norton j stewards E. L. Myers Chplain Chas. W. McFarland Tyler Past Masters W. H. Adams C. W. McFarland T. L. Hudson E. C. Hart D. A. Jones J. M. McKellar E. C. Myers G. R. Moss F. Bert Cutting J. O. Modisette J. C. Hazel Guy F. New L. E. Wager Total, 105 members. Initiated—Eugene K. Tuthill, Roland Darrel Stacy. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Eugene Garrett Hazelwood, Sam N. Cherry, Theodore Bilile, Robert J. Reynolds, Willis O. Wagner. Passed and Raised—R. O. Rush, John T. Banister. Affiliated—R. A. Fisher, A. E. Sargent, W. R. Wendt (Rev.), John W. Barnette, C. C. Wicher, Luke H. Richard, John T. Bannister. Reinstated—Henry Lea Cox, Wm. R. McHaney, L. C. Smith. Demitted—Henry Lea Cox, William R. McHaney, E. F. Kinchen, Charlie E. Bush. Suspended N. P. D.—Larzen M. Henderson, Carl G. Hesse, Doza C. Vallet. MANSFIELD LODGE No. 250. Chartered February 12th, 1895, at Mansfield, De Soto Parish, La. Meets first and third Mondays. Officers C. H. Norris W. M. H. L. Estrada S. D. Alvin Hall S. W Joe L. Sebastian ,...J. D. C. M. Roberts J. W. Robt. S. Jackson M. C. W. S. Huson Treasurer I. B. Nickey ) qtpwar(la Louis A. Cowley Secretary T. E. Hill j &lewaras D. T. Brown Chaplain Robt. A. Nowell Tyler Past Masters J. F. McFarland J. Barnes Youngblood Zannie Whitson L. A. Cowley A, H. Craddock G. B. Hall F. S. Craig L. E. Colvin O. B. Buck W. S. Huson J. Luther Jordan I. C. Strickland M. R. Hewitt Jas. C. Garner C. H. Norris J. W. Juniel Total, 138 members. Initiated—William Franklin Anderson. Reinstated—Benjamin Mayfleld Anthony, Sidney B. Platt, Clyde Reynolds Petterson, John T. Richardson, Howard Courtney, William Dudley Griffin. Died—Seaborne Asbery Kidd, C. W. Hall, Judson C. Rives, Sr., Thomas Wesley White, (P.M.), Charles Drew Stanley. Demitted—Joseph Warren DuBois (P.M.). ROSTER OF LODGES 251

ASCENSION LODGE No. 251.

Chartered February 12th, 1895, at Donaldsonville, Ascension Parish, La. Meets First and Third Friday of each month.

Officers John Pfister, Jr W. M. D. B. Doran S. D. A. E. Pfister S. W. IT. J. Esneault J. D. Claude P. Bourg J. W. Edw. S. Pfister M of C. J. E. Blum Treasurer Marcel Bloch la* A B. C. Alwes Secretary R. Rowbotham ] &lewaras R. Singer Chaplain Paul Nizzo Tyler

Past Masters

J. E. Blum W. S. Cary B. C. Alwes D. C. Brumfield S. J. Samuelson Hubert Richard Sidney Harp Geo. H. Chapman A. E. Pfister Abe Bloomenstiel D. B. Doran John Pfister, Jr. Total, 53 members. Died—Nic Eris, Sr. (P.M.), William A. Dill (P.M.).

MITCHELL LODGE No. 252.

Chartered February 11th, 1896. Meets at Mitchell, Sabine Parish, La. Saturday before first Sunday in each month. Address of Secretary Converse, La.

Officers P. A. Henderson W. M. T. C. Walden.: S. D. M. L. Walden S. W. W. T. Valentine J. D. T. M. Permenter J. W. Jack Williams M. C. Jesse Permenter Treasurer A. E. Slay ) C. L. Slay Secretary C. C. Fox\ G. N. McLeroy Chaplain J. P. Folks Tyler

Past Masters A. E. Slay Clifford W. Drake P. A. Henderson Olin D. Moore Total, 34 members. Initiated—Reginald Glynn Elliott, James Littleton Patrick. Initiated and Passed—Curtis Buren Crump. Raised—Chester Louis Slay. Reinstated—Gandy N. McLeroy, Tom M. Permenter, Walter Thomas Valentine. Suspended N. P. D.—Hoyt Duggan, C. L. Bolton, W. H. Boyd, S. N. Heard, J. E. Heard 252 ROSTER OF LODGES

TORO LODGE No. 253.

Chartered February 11th, 1896. Meets at Hornbeck, Vernon Parish, La., Saturday night before second Sunday in each month. Address of Secretary, Hornbeck, La.

Officers B. C. Slay W. M. S. Branch S. D. W. C. Dees S. W. D. Palmer J. D. Irvin Lawrence J. W. E. Withers M. C. A. S. McMillian Treasurer T. J. Farris ) E. L. Hays Secretary H. L. Withers j btewaras T. E. Carver Chaplain T. E. Lee Tyler

Past Masters John M. Miller V. G. Ferguson S. Branch J. R. Duggan R. W. Cronin E. L. Hays M. L. Brown Marcus L. Brown Ivy E. Miller A. S. McMillan Total, 70 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Devere Palmer, Jesse Lee Scoggins. Affiliated—J. E. Lawrence. Reinstated—I. K. Leach, Emil Stringer, M. H. Chance, Louis Martin. Died—H. P. Fripp, J. C. Ward, W. H. Dodd.

FOREST HILL LODGE No. 254. Chartered February 11th, 1896. Meets at Forest Hill, Rapides Parish, second Saturday of each month.

Officers I. N. Anderson. W. M. E. R. Forsythe S. D. WE C. Guillory S. W. Joe Orr J. D. W. W. Winegeart J. W. Dave Forsythe M. C. Joe McGalvery Treasurer Ellis Hearn ) a. - D. C. Perry Secretary Emery Grayson j btewaras O. L. Adams...., Chaplain H. H. Tilley Tyler

Past Masters L. H. Mizell I. N. Anderson J. N. Orr B. D. Tilley W. W. Winegeart, Jr. Total, 39 members. Affiliated—Perry Gallagher, G. L. Orr. Reinstated—Joe McGilvery. Died—A. J. Floyd. ROSTER OF LODGES 253

JEANERETTE LODGE No. 255. Chartered February 11th, 1896. Jeanerette, Iberia Parish, La. Meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

Officers J. C. James W. M. Robt. Lancon S. D. Harold Wormser S. W R. J. Stewart J. D. O. C. Sikes J. W. W. L. Colvin M. C. Geo. Glaubrecht Treasurer Wilbur Jolet ) Stewards G. Stewart _ Secretary J. C. Wbrmser J R. C. Banta Chaplain Harry Peterson Tyler Past Masters J. G. Bouvier W. T. Cobb Leslie Turner. N. P. Jeffrey E. M. Sarradert Milton Jolet D. P. Jeffrey, Jr. R. W. Glaubrecht J. N. Brown. Gladstone Stewart Geo. Glaubrecht D. P. Jeffrey, Jr. Robt. W. Jeffrey Wilbur Jolet Total, 45 members. Affiliated—W. L. Colvin. Died—C. O. Welch, Walter R. Weathersby. Demitted—W. R. Bilbo. Suspended—Earl Gomer, Harry Gomer, Herbert Briggs.

ST. ANDREWS LODGE No. 256. Chartered February 11th, 1896. Meets 2nd Thursday night of each month at Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish, La.

Officers W. T. Blackwell W. M. P. C. Howell S. D. W. W. Baggett S. W. R. T. Robinson J. D. Wesley N. Bunch J. W. Crawford Mayo M. C. J. B. Hornbeak Treasurer T. J. Norsworthy } D. B. Wilson ..Secretary C. S. Reeves J C. O. Golson. Chaplain Tyler Past Masters J. A. Davenport, Sr. J. B. Hornbeak J. T. Shell. B. Turpin Thos. J. Norsworthy. W. W. Baggett C. W. Thibodeaux. R. T. Robinson John D. McAdams. Total, 66 members. Initiated—Victor O'Neal Watts. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Earl Brewer Watts. Died—J. J. Dennam, J. L. Buatt. Suspended N. P. D.—Lewis Alton Busby. 254 ROSTER OF LODGES

WHITE CASTLE LODGE No. 257. NO RETURNS FILED FOR 1940 Chartered February 9th, 1897. Meets first and third Thursdays of each month at White Castle, Iberville Parish, La.

Officers W. E. Thomas W. M. N. M. Francise S. D. C. I. Joseph S. W. Ellis Tanoose J. D. Jos. L. Nicolosi J. W. Geo. B. Stout M. C. Saul Hirsch Treasurer L. C. Randolph {

Past Masters Geo. J. Gueno. Wm. A. Lawrence L. C. Randolph, Cleveland I. Joseph, W. E. Thomas. Total, 31 members.

MARTHAVILLE LODGE No. 258. Chartered February 15th, 1898. Marthaville, Natchitoches Parish, La. Meets Saturday before the first Sunday in each month. Officers T. O. Winn W. M. J. M. Thigpen S. D. Floyd Campbell S. W. Kelly Durr J. D. F. C. Thigpen J. W. J. A. Bailes M. C. E. M. Campbell Secretary J. P. Furlow ) W. J. Lilly Treasurer J. A. Winn J J. W. Ingram Chaplain John Sanders Tyler Past Masters J. W. Ingram J. P. Furlow W. J. Lilly J. A. Bailes J. M. Thigpen Total, 29 members. Suspended N. P. D.—A. D. McFerren, J.W. King.

COLFAX LODGE No. 259. Chartered February 15th, 1898. Meets at Colfax, Grant Parish, La., second Saturday and fourth Monday in each month. Officers A. C. Faircloth W. M. I. M. McNeely S. D. R. S. McKeithen S. W. C. H. Rhodes J. D. E. E. Davis J. W. S. C. Shaw M. C. Jas. H. Williams Treasurer 1 L. L. Roach Secretary \ W. F. Croom Chaplain M. Ferrier Tyler ROSTER OF LODGES 255

Past Masters M. Ferrier L. L. Roach J. M. Jones, Jr. J. W. Duncan Jac. Bloch A. C. Faircloth J. C. McKnight Total, 56 members. Initiated—Olen H. Young. Initiated and Passed—Clyde C. Bailey. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Reuben H. McGinty. Passed—Lloyd M. Hammons. Reinstated—Samuel D. Powers, J. E. Bostich. Died—J. O. Bennett (Rev.), Andrew E. Perkins, Chas. H. Tum- minello. Demitted—John F. Cunningham. Suspended N. P. D.—Thurmond E. Duckworth, Walter S. LaCroix, R. D. Parker.

CHARLES F. BUCK LODGE No. 260.

Meets at Urania, Louisiana, First Saturday each month. Chartered February 15, 1898.

Officers Hardy B. Bass W. M. Lloyd P. Blackwell _.S. D. Thos. W. Lurry S. W. Richard L. Walsh J. D. W. O. Kees J. W. Rudolph Schultz, Jr M. C. C. E. Tannehill Treasurer C. C. Chapman ) „. fl C. M. Newsom Secretary Sollenger Walsh j olewarus S. H. Kees Chaplain T. L. Winberry Tyler

Past Masters J. G. Tisdale, A. M. Johnston C. E. Tannehill. Q. T. Hardtner, S. E. Babcock. C. C. Bass. S. H. Kees, C. M. Newsom. P. A. Thomas J. L. Payne Willis C. Martin M. A. Tannehill Ed. Blevins Fred P. Minard Total, 75 members. Initiated—Milford W. Lay, Leslie Laughlin Lurry, Jr. Initiated and Passed—Odie C. Watson, Linton Loyd Boyett. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Hugh L. McDaniel, Theodore L. Tannehill, Pervis P. Moore, George Sellenger Walsh. Reinstated—H. W. Davis, C. N. Stroud. Died—G. M. Tannehill, Oscar Shanks. Demitted—Clarence Flowers Brooks. Suspended N. P. D.—L. W. Allbritton, Marvin S. Brooks, John D. Carr, E. R. Curry, George Evans, Mack W. Fife, Roy E. Goodwin, James P. Grigsby, C. C. Henley, W. C. Holloway. 256 ROSTBK OF IXUKiKS

ANCHOR LODGE No. 261. Chartered February 14th, 1899. Pollock, Grant Parish, La. Stated meetings second and fourth Wednesday in each month. Officers J. S. Beason W. M. Luther Philips S. D. R. O. Leggett S. W. C. J. Carpenter J. D. C. C. McKay J. W. W. E. Boyett M. C. H. B. Nugent Treasurer G. C. Robertson ) o,..-..-^,. Chas. A. Leckie Secretary A. S. Tison f slewaras D. D. Johnson Chaplain J. T. Dewitt ." Tyler Past Masters Albert S. Tteon. Ben I. Boron. B. J. Robinett. Doyle D. Johnson W. E. Boyett. G. C. Robertson Total, 47 members. Initiated and Passed—Arthur W. Baum. Reinstated—C. C. Fogleman, John A. Johnson. Died—E. H. Lewis, Ira S. Carpenter. Suspended N. P. D.—H. W. Gray, George Groves, Sylvian J. DeVille, G. A. Foster, C. O. Groves (P.M.), F. F. Neal, F. B. Willbanks.

PROGRESSIVE LODGE No. 262. Chartered February 13th, 1899. Garyville, St. John Parish, La. Stated meetings, first and third Wednesdays. Address of Secretary: Reserve, La. Officers Alonzo A. Bodin W. M. Emile Villeret S. D. Thomas E. Erwin S. W. Wm. H. Jones J. D. Howard Turner J. W. D. W. Campre M. C. C. I. James Treasurer A. Boheno "I Alvin J. Torbert Secretary W. S. Frazee—.. \ Stewards M. E. Terry Chaplain J. O. Hachet, Jr J . Alfred J. Weber Tyler Past Masters A. G. Gearheard H. C. Cbtham L. L. Keller Harry R. Martin W. S. Dupont Emile L. Villeret Emile Graugnard Wm. H. Phelps Morris E. Terry W. S. Frazee Wm. H. Jones F. H. Sanguinet Jos. D. Brown Total, 75 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Howard Turner. Reinstated—Leon L. Chenet. ROSTER OF LODGES 257

FLORIEN LODGE No. 263. Chartered February 14th, 1890. Florien, Sabine Parish, La. Stated meetings, Saturday on or before full moon in each month. P. O. Address of Secretary, Florien, La.

Officers Jarvis Westbrook (P.M.).-.W. M. G. W, Leach S. D. S. N. Owens S. W. B. L. Dildy J. D. J. W. R. S. Salter M. C. M. M. Leach Treasurer Willie Miller \ D. A. Leach Secretary E. J. Pomeroy j G. E. Jordan Chaplain Leo Westbrook Tyler

Past Masters Willie Miller. Jarvis Westbrook. V. L. Westbrook. Total, 28 members. . Affiliated—W. F. McCants *' Reinstated—H. L. Rathkam, R. P. Owens, S. E. Underwood. Demitted—R. E. Rathkam. Suspended N. P. D.—T. W. Conerly, J. M. Davis, Wilson Pilcher, W. E. Addison.

PINE LODGE No. 264. Chartered February 13th, 1900. Pine, Washington Parish, La. Stated meetings, Saturday before fourth Sunday in each month. Address of Secretary, Route No. 5, Franklinton, La.

Officers James Willie Seals W. M. James A. Knight S. D. Leslie Sumrall , S. W Howard Wilks J. D. Robert Leon Bolton. J. W John F. Adams M. C. D. W. Branch Treasurer James W. Adams ( J. A. Erwin Secretary Joseph W. Kennedy..} J. M. Stuart Chaplain M. L. Baughman Tyler

Past Masters T. E. Bennett M. T. Knight. J. M. Stuart D. W. Branch James A. Knight Howard Wilks. M. N. Knight Leavie W. Sumrall James W. Seals Total, 25 members. Reinstated—Jos. W. Kennedy, Charley Oscar Carroll. Died—W. Plummer Knight. Suspended, N. P. D.—Hardy W. Thomas, Lucius E. Breland. 258 ROSTER OF LODGES

DALLEY LODGE No. 265. Chartered February 13th, 1900, at Chatham, Jackson Parish, La. Stated meetings Saturday before first Sunday. P. O. Address of Secretary, Chatham, La.

Officers Allen Elton Hood W. M. George Chesbro S. D. Chas. Edgar; Hearn S. W. E. T. Jordan J. D. Chas. C. Moss J. W. John Forney Garner M. C. Jno. T. Head Treasurer ) Stewards C. R. Griffith Secretary j A. D. Garner Chaplain S. O. Shell ....Tyler

Past Masters J. F. Garner A. D. Garner C. R. Griffith J. T. Head Chas. C. Moss Geo. Chesbro Total, 19 members. Affiliated—J. C. Smith. Reinstated—G. C. Cheshire, Lewis M. Shelton. Died—B. V. Jarrell, J. C. Garner, J. T. Head. Suspended, N. P. D. — A. L. Womack, G. C. Cheshire, T. O. McLendon.

ATKINS LODGE No. 266. Chartered February 13th, 1900. Elm Grove, Bossier Parish, La. Stated meetings, second Thursday of each month. P. O. McDade, La.

Officers 3. G. Worley W. M. R. P. Brunner S. D. W. R. Lee S. W. H. J. Tooke, Jr J. D. G. E. Dement J. W. W. S. Hanna M. C. C. W. Riddle Treasurer H. A. Tooke 1 O. M. Waldroup Secretary V. R. Moyer j G. D. Goodwin Chaplain A. N. Tooke Tyler

Past Masters W. H. Hodges, Jr. V. R. Mayer R. P. Bruner. R. E. Smith C. W. Riddle W. S. Hanna C. E. Bartley O. M. Waldroup Tillman Marshall W. R. Lee G. D. Goodwin. Total, 48 members. Affiliated—Thomas Eugene Hamiter. Reinstated—R. B. Owens. Suspended, N. P. D.—H. N. Connell, (P.M.). ROSTEK OF LODGES 259

UNITY LODGE No. 267. Chartered February 13th, 1900. Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La.. Meets on first and third Tuesdays of each month. P. O. Box 324.

Officers Robert C. Power W. M. Coleman A. Beeson S. D. L. E. Lapeyrouse S. W. C. A. Ledbetter J. D. Jack E. Dear J. W. Bruce A. Deters M. C. Aubin Buquet Treasurer R. B. Butler, Sr 7 _. , John N. Blackburn Secretary Haley H. Carter j btewaras H. V. Lebretonne Chaplain Henry P. Berger Tyler Past Masters Joseph H. Pullen C. F. Sprague Gordon Y. Millet Robert B. Butler, Sr. Ignatius Lewald C. R. Buquet. R. J. Younger I. F. Polmer L. E. Lapeyrouse Leon Heymann J. A. LeBlanc W. W. Brewer. H. V. Labretonne Martin Elster D. E. Terrill. Geo. J. Gueno R. B. Butler, Jr. T. D. Faust, Jr. Aubin Buquet Coleman E. Beeson

Past Masters from Donner Lodge No. 358 A. W. Nelson E. P. Walther M. D. Paine W. F. Ross T. J. Evans Total, 166 members. Initiated—Elmer Martin. Jarvis, C. Smith, Wallace G. Doyden, Cecil Allen Gardiner, Melvin C. Womack, Zach T. Grapes, Cecil W. Reeves, Max B. Campbell, Cody P. Trotter, Dave Bear, Davis R. Rumbelow, Henry L. Verdillant. Initiated and Passed—Granville Leasel Malone. Passed—Robert Wayne Marrs. Passed and Raised—Walter Alfred Grapes, Harry West, Henry Winston, Webster Pierce, Philip Sokolsky. Raised — James Henry Bates, Haley H. Carter, Leon Carey Saurage, Ray A. Blalock. Initiated, Passed and Raised — Frank Morris Ritchie, Emile J. Duplantis, Frank Lee Thompson, William Bailey, Jack E. Dear, Bruce A. Deters, Robert James Bevill. Affiliated—J. L. Ledbetter, Travis I. Tramell. Died—John W. Dillard, Samuel Polmer. Demitted — Anatole J. Stevens, W. R. Ernest, (P.M.), D. W. Plaisance. Dropped—Res. Unknown — Irvin J. Kelly, F. M. McCormick, Hy. W. Bond, Weldon M. Verret. Suspended, N. P. D.—Clarence P. Boston, W. R. Brown, Raoul D. Ber, J. P. Campbell, C. A. Celestin, Michael Fakier, J. F. Fancheaux, Andrew G. Jackson, Jos. P. Walther. 260 ROSTER OF LODGES

MELVILLE LODGE No. 268. Chartered February 12th, 1901, at Melville, Parish of St. Landry, La. Stated meetings, first and third Friday of each month. P. O. Box 268 Officers J. C. Zerangue W. M. Frank A. Brewer S. D. E. BuUington S. W. R. E. Schulze. J. D. Tillman E. Jones J. W. Chas. Paul Schulze M. C. M. H. Stinson Treasurer W. B. Frew 1 G. Tolson Jones Secretary H. C. Packard } C. B. Powell Chaplain Ezra Williams Tyler Past Masters L. H. Lyons H. L. Westerhaus H. C. Packard H. Rachal M. H. Stinson Alva L. Myers R. H. Jones, Sr. Frank Ansley John C. Zerangue J. W. Heap G. Tolson Jones G. B. Wray. J. W. Schoonmaker H. D. Courtney L. D. Young, Jr. W. G. McNeil Total, 78 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised — Harry Smith Todd, Chas. Paul Schulze, Roy Lee Wright, Louis Grant Witty, Frank A. Brewer. Passed and Raised—Sam'l Robert Galbraith. Affiliated—Tillman Earl Jones. Reinstated—Ruel H. Lane.

MARKSVILLE LODGE No. 269. Chartered February 12th, 1901, at Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, La. Stated meetings third Tuesday each month. Address of Secretary: Marksville, La. Officers Oren C. Sayes W. M. Hannon Sayes S. D. W. K. Joffroin S. W. Chas. Newberg J. D. Earl V. Tews J. W. J, I. Ryan M. C. E. G. Richard Treasurer H. P. Gaspard 1 a) H J. D. Booker Secretary J. M. Brouillette J btewaras E. G. Blakewood Chaplain Thomas Kelone Tyler Past Masters J. M. Barham Oren C. Sayes E. M. Schrieber E. G. Blakewood J. L. Chatelain. W. P. Smith J. I. Bryan Hannon Sayes Louis Elster W. F. Couvillion Percy Lemoine C. A. Riddle, Sr. E. J. Reynaud Total, 55 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Ernest V. Provensal. Passed and Raised—Talford S. Decuir, Charles Gros, Dayton Clark McCann. Reinstated—Hardy Roberts. Died—A. Guy Brouillette, T. J. Spurlock. Suspended, N. P. D.—Wade J. Chatelain. ROSTER OF LODGES 261

BENBFIELD LODGE No. 270. Chartered February 12th, 1901, at Rodessa, Parish of Caddo, La. Meets second and fourth Thursday in each month. Address of Secretary, Rodessa, La. Officers V. A. Fuller W. M. Chas. T. Markham S. D. O. M. Outright S. W. Charles West J. D. H. B. Liles J. W. Clay Johnson M. C. Geo. W. Keener Treasurer R. B. Dees Fraser Crow Secretary E. V. Riley j J. P. Johnston Chaplain Henry Tremble Tyler Past Masters G. W. Keener H. B. Thomas Robt. H. Sexton. Henry Tremble Cecil Mohr D. L. Butler Total, 75 members. Initiated—Roy Laverne Williams, Lewis Steed, Oscar Norman Adams, Joseph Melvin Temple, A. C. Warner. Initiated and Passed—John B. French, Jr., Jack Woods. Passed and Raised—Asso Ezral Wiley, Bythel Rives Sutherland, Chas. B. Jackson, Charles S. Holt. Initiated, Passed and Raised—R. B. Dees, Clay Johnson, Norton Burrel Hahn, Howard P. Holt. Affiliated—A. J. Louvierre, J. T. Young, Emmett Lee King. Died—L. W. Holloman. Demitted—S. A. Allen, Chas. Ben Jackson, Loy Cox. Suspended, N. P. D.—Homer C. Keel, Illiff B. Sloan, L. B. Marrs, Joe E. Roach, Leroy Pratt.

DeRIDDER LODGE No. 271. Chartered February 11th, 1902. at DeRidder, Beauregard Pariah, La. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays in each month. Officers D. A. Stracener W. M. J. B. Kilman S. D. H. H. Haynes S. W. Theo Hennington J. D. W. A. Simmons J.W. Allen H. Watts M. C. S. T. Roberts Treasurer Nodman Heard 1 at A Chas. H. Youngblood Secretary C. H. Watson, Jr J &lewarQS S. A. Sugers Chaplain C. E. Mattison Tylsr Past Masters W. J. Kraft V. E. Green Pate R. Hall Geo. W. Wagnon W. E. Sailor S. E. Cruthirds E. W. Brown K. R. Cagle F. C. Woods S. A. Evans Total, 167 members. Raised—William Temple Guyton. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Edison Jay Cole, Frank A. Bruner, James Elmer Miller, Douglas Hardy Frusha, Christopher Henry Watson, Jr. Horace Norman Heard. 262 ROSTER OV LODGES

Affiliated—Herbert Shillie Brumfleld, Sidney Alexander Sugers, Omar C. Taylor. Reinstated—Clifford R. Haskins, Jackson Robert Ozmont, J. T\ Barnes, Holder P. Gann, Leonard Lee Ginnings, Jack Jones, John W. Bruce. Died—George Alfred Berry, Royal Lee Love. Demitted—J. T. Barnes, Samuel Francis Bagley, Jack Jones. Suspended, N. P. D.—John F. Champion, R. Welborn Cooper, Black Gimnick, Loton C. King, Hendy Chester Leach, F. Warren Raggio, P. A. Young.

BOYCE LODGE No. 273. Chartered February 11th, 1902, at Boyce, Rapides Parish, La. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays in each month. P. O. Box 356. Officers Erskine G. Cook W. M. E. L. Griffin S. D. Clifton R. Sanders S. W. M. R. Mitcham J. D. H. L. Scott J. W. M. P. Henderson M. C. Geo. E. Johnson Treasurer S. M. Stewart ) W. P. Jones Secretary A. R. Statten j M. J. Lee Chaplain T. R. Lindsey Tyler Past Masters M. P. Henderson Albert M. Ludlow W. P. Jones W. I. Townsend J. Edward Ray, Jr. C. R. Sanders W. S. Townsend T. R. Lindsey E. L. Griffin. Richard H. Grant J. L. Shaw George E. Johnson M. H. Hamilton A. M. Dean Loyd Neal Ingram Total, 75 members. Initiated—Ralph Cherry Ingram, George Brett Fletcher, Arnold Edwin Fletcher, Charles David Fletcher, Jesse Conley Fletcher. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Maurice Jimmie Lee. Affiliated—Irvin G. Morrow. Reinstated—Bennett N. Sewell, Gro Scott, Jr., P. J. Singleton. Died—W. L. Wise, Walter H. Hilborn. Suspended, N.P. D — C. H. Sills.

OBERLIN LODGE No. 274. Chartered February 11th, 1902, at Oberlin, Allen Parish, La. Meets second Friday ol each month. Officers T. J. Griffin W. M. Olin B. Reed S. D. J. Aswell Hanchey, Jr S. W. Wilford Manuel J. D. L. S. Fogleman J. W. D. P. Reed M. C. M. D. Sutherland Treasurer Joe lies ) ,,t fl S. A. Musselwhite Secretary O. F. LeBlanc j oiewaraB S. J. lies Chaplain S. B. Cole Tyler ROSTER OL' LODGES 263

Past Masters E. L. Cranford T. J. Griffin. E. S. Clements Jos. lies Conrad C. Cole Olin B. Reed Shelby N. Young T. E. Cranford T. R. Sartor Mark D. Sutherland Total, 24 members. Raised—L. Scarbrough Fogleman. Reinstated—E. N. Weaver. Died—Thomas Astley Cranford.

DORCHEAT LODGE No. 276. Chartered February 3rd, 1903. Grove, Webster Parish, La. Meets second Thursday of each month. P. O. Secretary, Grove, La. Officers J. J. Shaw W. M. C. C. Lee S. D. Charley W. Smith S. W. H. G. Dunn J. D. A. L. Dunn, Jr J. W. J. D. Martin .M. C. J. W. Martin Treasurer J. J. Peavy ) W. A. Smith Secretary J. D. Mims j L. N. Sexton Chaplain G. G. Merritt Tyler Past Masters J. J. Shaw J. C. Anderson J. D. Mims G. G. Merritt J. W. Martin Charles W. Smith Total, 27 members. Initiated—Barney L. Benefleld. Demitted—Grover D. Mobley, (P.M.).

ROSEMARY LODGE No. 278. Chartered February 3, 1903. Meets Saturday before third Sunday In each month at Newport, Winn Parish, La. P. O. Address of Secretary: Sikes, La. Officers H. N. Crain W. M. D. M. May S. D. B. E. Thigpen S. W. C. J. Hatten J. D. W. C. Haddox J. W. S. Pace M. C. F. C. Herring Treasurer M. I. Hatten ) „, ^ L. B. Hinton Secretary W. S. Haddox J stewards G. W. Earskin Chaplain J. P. Myers Tyler Past Masters F. C. Herring G. W. Earskin C. C. Dunn L. B. Hinton H. N. Crain. Total, 14 members. Passed and Raised—Chris J. Hatten, Mike I. Hatten. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Luther G. Batson. 264 ROSTER OF LODGES

DeQUINCY LODGE No. 279. Chartered February 3d, 1903. DeQuincy, Calcasieu Parish, La. P. O. DeQuincy. Stated meetings, every Friday night. Officers L. J. Cryer W. M. M. A. Kent S. D. J. B. Robinson..!... S. W. Jas. B. Perkins J. D. Jake Willrich J. W. Oscar Carlson M. C. J. J. Abdalla Treasurer M. E. Robertson ) w,™«i. V. S. Rembert. Secretary H. Cooper f oiewaras J. G. Smith Chaplain W. B. Walker Tyler Past Masters D. D. Herford W. A. Welch N. R. Koonce. C. A. Pray F. E. Farrts H. W. Hamilton Jas. E. Perkins W. H. Copeland F. A. Wallace. M. A. Kent Frank Duguay G. L. Moye. J. G. Smith W. L. Seibert E. G. Vinson W. E. Holbrook S. E. Isdale J. S. Jones Pat C. Gideons Total, 134 members. Initiated—Loyal Carl Roberson. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Howard Lee Boles. Passed and Raised—Henry Ford Fedley. Died—Henry Kroger, Thos. E. Perkins. Demitted—Stanley Robinson. Suspended, N.P. D —L. F. Clark (P.M.), C. A. Guillory, A. A. Husbond, C. O. Ruth.

JONESBORO LODGE No. 280. Chartered February 3, 1903. Meets first and third Monday in each Month at Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, La. Officers W. L. Caughlin .W. M. Shelby Phillips S. D. Walter W. Irvin S. W. Clarence N. Larson J. D. John H. Swanson J. W. J. W. Gaines M. C. Dawson Barr Treasurer Nolan Harper ) „. __ri1a Ellis Dawson Secretary P. M. Dunn J BlewdTQS Graden Smith Chaplain Selby Howard Tyler Past Masters Wilbur C. -McDonald J. Press Lewis Henry J. Jordan A. E. Walsworth Rex E. Bayes John T. Shankle San Tardo W. H. McLaurin Total, 91 members. Initiated—Earl L. Cobb, Ray McDonald, Judson E. Temple, Loyce Carson. Initiated and Passed—Walter E. May, Homer M. Tanner. Initiated, Passed and Raised—John W. Gaines, Namase Dubois. Passed and Raised—P. M. Dunn, J. R. Early. Raised—Sam Holliday. ROSTER OF LODGES 265

Affiliated—Joe G. Harlan, Selby Lee Howard. Reinstated—Lewis E. Garrison, Ralph Wheat, John T. Shankle (P.M.), J. L. Rasbury, J. Y. Moore, S. J. Davis, Ed. W. Barnes. Died—Joe G. Harlan, Henry W. Wallace. Dropped—William Leroy Langley. Suspended, N. P. D.—A. C. Holly, Bob A. Ricks.

R. M. CROWSON LODGE No. 281. Chartered February 3rd, 1903. Castor, Bienville Pariah, La. Stated meetings, second and fourth Thursday of each month. Address of Secretary: Castor, La. Officers R. J. Rigdon W. M. E. R. Minchew S. D. Chas. E. Bogan S. W. L. C. Puckett J. D. Tom Downs J. W. J. K. Havard '. M. C. J. J. McMichael Treasurer Henry Koonce ) E. Minchew Secretary Allen A. Hill J H. N. Hays Chaplain J. R. Womack Tyler Past Masters H. N. Hays W. M. Caskey J. J. McMichael C. T. Bogan R. J. Rigdon Total, 50 members. Initiated—Laurie G. Campbell, Rubert Bullard, Dalton E. Gandy, Jewitt B. Murphy. Affiliated—Elmer Minchew. Reinstated—Charles Campbell. Died—J. S. Pullig.

YELLOW PINE LODGE No. 282. Chartered February 3d, 1903. Oakdale, Allen Parish, La. Stated meetings first and third Fridays in each month. Officers J. Ross Rhodes W. M. Cobert Hanchey S. D. M. V. Hargrove, Jr S. W. Geo. W. Mullins J. D. C. T. Cook -. J. W. W. E. Emigh M. C. P. J. Schempp .Treasurer J. L. Current ) E. F. Nichols. Secretary J. S. Daniel J A. L. Stephens Chaplain W. L. Hooker Tyler Past Masters James M. Cook L. W. Riggs L. A. Ford James H. Leggett J. S. Burgess P. J. Schempp R. C. Bond Leo Williams B. lies E; F. Nichols A. L. Stivison M. L. Gates C. W. Lee C. C. Smith M. V. Hargrove A. L. Stephens Total, 131 members. 266 ROSTEK OF LODGES

Initiated—Ted O'Neil, Stewart Barclay. Initiated, Passed and Raised — James C. Cartwright, Sumpter James Daniels, Walter B. Emigh. Reinstated—Charles H. Burgess, Richard W. Helmer, Chas. C. Cartwright, David W. Cobb, James Eli Lyle, William Elmer Hagan, Carl Anthony. Died—Andy M. Oxford. Demitted—H. J. Braddock, Edw. E. Krauss, Hosea L. Campbell, Ernest E. Gunter, Arthur L. Williams.

MARION LODGE No. 283. Chartered February 3rd, 1904. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday in each month at Marion, Union Parish, La. P. O. Address of Secretary^ Marion, La. Officers 6. W. Causey W. M. G. F. Post S. D. H. D. Green S. W. K. S. Thompson J. D. John Burgess - J. W. Frank E. Wheelis M. C. C. W. Sehon Treasurer A, L. Phillips } qtewards E. J. Gulley Secretary J. E. Roark J stewards E. T. Powell Chaplain Ferris Brown Tyler Past Masters J. I. Westbrook C. W. Sehon C. W. Causey. B. K. Watson J. O. Brown J. B. Brasher. Total, 46 members.

OAK GROVE LODGE No. 284. Chartered February 3rd, 1904. Oak Grove, West Carroll Parish, La. Stated meetings, first and third Thursdays in each month. Officers P. J. Bumgardner W. M. J. A. Secrest S. D. S. P. Gunter S. W. H. L. Cheatham J. D. J. L. Abernathy.... J. W. Bert Abernathy M. C. D. M. Mclntosh Treasurer J. A. Lester ) ato-nrawi<> Fred Castleman Secretary R. W. Shilling j oiewaras Olan Parden Chaplain H. M. Fox Tyler Past Masters A. Jackson S. H. Campbell H. L. Cheatham R. W. Shillings Fred Castleman J. L. Stanford R. V. Reeves. I>. W. McBride Total, 62 members. Initiated—O. N. Harper, C. L. Pippens, Jr., D. W. Ainsworth, William Ernest Finch. Initiated and Passed—Clifton J. Brock. Died—W. A. Ross (P.M.). EOSTEE OF LODGES 267

CHENEYVILLE LODGE No. 286. Chartered February 2, 1904. Cheneyville, Rapides Parish, La. Stated meetings first and third Tuesday of each month.

Officers W. R. Stafford W. M. D. P. McNutt S. D. G. L. Boone S. W. James I. Newman J. D. R. J. Munson J. W. E. C. Murphy M. C. E. H. Roberts Treasurer P. Reid Pearce ) Ora J. Burke Secretary N. H. Klock f R. A. Parrott Chaplain R. J. Murray Tyler

Past Masters R. H. Jackson E. C. Murphy. Ora J. Burke R. A. Parrott D. P. McNutt J. I. Newman. ~W. R. Stafford J. S. Powell S. R. Jackson, Jr. E. H. Roberts Total, 21 members.

PINE GROVE LODGE No. 288. Chartered February 3d, 1904. Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa Parish, La. Stated meetings first and third Wednesdays in each month. P. O. Box 218.

Officers Henry H. Kinchen W. M. Tulos McKigney S. D. Dewey E. Kirby. S. W. Joe Schenk J. D. Albert E. Howes J. W. Robt. M. Howes, Jr M. C. E. B. Curtis Treasurer R. L. Richardson 1 ,( fl Geo. T. Goodman Secretary Ed. R. Keaghey j ocewarus A. B. Wagner Chaplain Jno. G. Deitsch Tyler

Past Masters Jacob Bogue Bert C. Howes Jesse S. Vaughan H. P. Mitchell Robert M. Howes, Jr. Geo. T. Goodman E. M. Robards Jas. O. Burns Jno. A. Ross, Jr. ~W. D. Trellue John A. Gemar O. E. Bain Allen B. Pierson Elbert E. Curtis A. B. Wagner Total, 72 members. Initiated—Usco O'Kelley Davis. Initiated and Passed—Albert Sidney Anderson. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Jos. P. Schenk. Suspended, N. P. D.—John B. Bellanger, Frank D. W. Burns, (P.M.), Thos. E. Caldwell, Robt, A. Corbin, XJrbin Gassen, Leonard A.. Lavigne. Robt. R. McChain, Wm. R. Rusha.

DODSON LODGE No. 289. Charter surrendered to Grand Lodge, February 3, 1941. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Judson Campbell 268 ROSTER OF LODGES

ROSEPINE LODGE No. 290. Chartered February 3d, 1904. Rosepine, Vernon Parish, La. P. O. of Secretary, Rosepine. Stated meetings, first Saturday in each month.

Officers Z. R. Brooks W. M. K. W. Walker S. D. O. N. Davis S. W. S. C. Burgess J. D. W. L. Young J. W. H. O. Sumrall M. C. E. Z. Sumrall Treasurer John C. Fletcher 1 w . V. P. Fletcher Secretarj H. J. Roberts j Diewarus John T. Cupit Chaplain P. Simpson Tyler

Past Masters V. P. Fletcher H. O. Sumrall John T. Cupit E. Z. Sumrall M. C. Goins Z. R. Brooks. W. I. Droddy A. M. Fletcher W. L. Young. Total, 40 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Gilmer Baxter Jeane.

KINDER LODGE No. 291. Chartered February 7th, 1905. Kinder, Allen Parish, La. Stated meetings on the second Wednesday of each month.

Officers Archie Fisher W. M. Milton E. Gilley S. D. L. W. Kingrey S. W. Norman R. Johnson J. D. T. H. Mayes J. W. A. B. Mercantel M. C. Ben F. Smith Treasurer C. G. England 1 Geo. Deaton, Jr Secretary Joe Fontenot J J. A. Knight Chaplain H. C. Hill Tyler

Past Masters J. O. Cupples W. S. Kingrey P. W. Leland. C. M. Cowart J. S. Kingrey Ben F. Smith Geo. Deaton, Jr. J. W. Gidlow. Kenneth M. Burgess H. S. Henderson C. M. Leland. Total, 43 members. Initiated—Sylvan Orville Gidlow. Initiated, Passed and Raised—James William Mayes. Passed and Raised—Joe Fontenot. Raised—Charles G. England. Reinstated—H. S. Henderson. Suspended, N. P. D.—Elmer H. Alexander, Tucker Buck, R. E. Baker, S. Goldsmith, Jr., (P.M.), Geo. W. Hammonds, Chas. I. Kuntz, A. Loyd Pits, C. L. Rostrum, B. R. Warren. KOSTER OF LODGES 269

FORDOCHE LODGE No. 292. Chartered February 7th, 1905. Maringouin, Parish of Iberville, La. Meets on first Wednesday of each month. P. O. Address of Secretary, Livonia, La. Officers H. M. Kimball W. M. N. A. M. Jackson S. D. B. E. Dardenne S. W. Batt Barrow J. D. S. D. Brown J. W. W. H. Wagley M. C. A. N. Smith Treasurer D. T. Kent ) „, . G. M. Johnson Secretary E. L. Major ] Blewaraa C. J. Slack Chaplain Elie Guidroz Tyler Past Masters Bile Guidroz. Henry L. Dreyfus. A. N. Smith Jno. R. Smith S. EJ. Graham B. E. Dardenne. C. J. Slack, D. T. Kent. N. A. M. Jackson. W. H. Wagley, E. L. Major D. B. Barrow O. M. Johnson. W. L. Rather. M. W. Kimball L. E. Stewart. Total, 57 members. Initiated—.Charles Benjamin Lewis. Died—J. B. Robertson, (P.M.), B. E. Teer, E. W. Ryan, V. L. Wintz. Demitted—J. F. Schmell. Dropped—Res. tJnknown—R. W. Goodfellow, W. E. Watts, Leon Kent.

GOLDONNA LODGE No. 293. Chartered February 7th, 1905. Goldonna, Parish of Natchitoches Meets Saturday before first and third Sunday of each month. Officers G. C. Quarles W. M. O. Williams S. D. L. L. Brewton S. W. E. P. Dobson J. D. D. Reed J. W. Velma Dobson M. C. T. H. Emerson Treasurer 1 gtewardB E. W. Bryant Secretary j Homer Robinson Chaplain S. L. Monroe Tyler Past Masters J. O. Williams E. W. Bryant G. C. Quarles Total, 12 members. Suspended, N. P. D.—A. T. Eaves, Brady L. Coleman, L. G. Moore, (P.M.), H. E. Peterson, Sidney Graham, R. C. Lowrey, C. A. Brantley, (P.M.), W. F. Terral, E. J. Beal, H. H. Burney, A. H. Plummer, Lee Graham, Carl A. Reabache, W. O. Beal. 270 ROSTER OF LODGES j

EROS LODGE No. 295. Chartered February 7th, 1905. Eros, Parish of Jackson. Meets second Saturday of each month. Address of Secretary, Route 1, Eros.

Officers D. O. Hesler W. M. J. E. C. Doremus S. D. H. A. Spillers S. W. L. H. Stroud..... J. D. R. N. Hearne J. W ) „. ^ O. T. Lindsay Treasurer } mewaras W. A. Downs Secretary J. B. Ziegler Tyler J. W. Spillers Chaplain Past Masters W. A. Downs R. N. Hearne J. E. C. Doremaus D. O. Hesler Total, 11 members. Initiated—Harry H. Phillips. Raised—Joe Benton Ziegler. Suspended, N. P. D.—L. L. Kilpatrick, M. M. Hearne, W. E. Spillers, E. V. Waller.

DENHAM SPRINGS LODGE No. 297. Chartered February 7th, 1905. Denham Springs, Parish of Livingston. Meets first and third Saturday in each month. R. No. 1, Box 8. Officers Shelby D. Wascom W. M. John C. Allen S. D. Frank J. Richard S. W. Lawrence E. Kennard J. D. Ernest D. Facundus J. W. Berlin R. Miller M. C. J. Odom Sullivan Treasurer J. Beverly Impson 1 „. , Jas. B. Garrison Secretary D. Earl Hatchell f »iewaras J. P. Bonnecare Chaplain Emmet N. Roberts Tyler Past Masters C. H. Miller Jesse L. Carpenter, Jr. J. C. Linder Norman R. Allen Rudolph P. Easterly Jno. F. Arceneaux J. L. Garrison Frank J. Ricard Robt. H. Wunsch Jas. E. Roberts Hurd A. Merrill Harry E. Jackson Ernest S. Easterly W. Troy Morgan Total, 107 members. Initiated—John Joseph Smiley. Initiated, Passed and Raised—James Zachary Underwood. Reinstated—Joseph Wright Reid, Guy Howard Summers. Demitted—Wm. Henry Smiley, Thos. Allen Barksdale, (P.M.). Dropped—Res. Unknown—Beazy Warren Smiley. Suspended, N. P. D. — John Alfred Brignac, Ray Eby Landon, Charles Lockhart, Herbert Jos. Robichaux, Samuel Tolivar Smart, Wm. Allen Rheams. ROSTEK OF LODGES 271

GEORGETOWN LODGE No. 298. Chartered February 6th, 1906. Georgetown, Grant Parish. Meets on the second and fourth Saturday in each month. Officers L. H. Kees W. M. John Bartley S. D. W. B. Puckett S. W. Frank Ainberg ...J. D. Culp Smith J. W. Frank Dickerson M. C. G. L. Barrett .Treasurer T. O. Nugent ) W. P. Foster Secretary C. S. Bartley j R. H. Faircloth Chaplain R. W. Bartley Tyler

Past Masters ; L. H. Kees B. F. Selvidge, Sr. O. A. Long W. P. Foster R. W. Rambo J. M. Matheson T. O. Nugent Total, 32 members.

OSIRIS LODGE No. 300. Chartered February 7, 1906. New Orleans, La. Meets on the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the Masonic Temple. Officers J. C. Tourne W. M. P. Liuzza J. D. H. H. Wire S. W. 0. Jones M. C. Geo. H. Huhner J. W. P. Argence ] A. M. Winn .....Treasurer G. Potter I L. T. Copping Secretary A. Trachtenberg f A. G. Ebeyer Chaplain T. Warren J G. Winston S. D. John A. Thomas Tyler

Past Masters John H. Bowie Anthony J. Hoenig Geo. C. Amrhein J. A. Thomas E. H. Prescott Edw. G. Fisher Jacob Phillips A. J. Brewer F. X. Gillio Harry Oldham James B. Conner Albert B. Colonies. J. E. Culligan A. C. Waffienschmidt Dan Loudan. C. Kellerman Allen M. Winn Andrew E. Carlisle Carroll J. Lusk Arthur G. Ebeyer Total, 302 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Albert Trachtenberg, Baldo Vincent Pausina, William Chapman, Harry Boyd Flinn, Emile V. Soell, Frederick T. Oldham. Passed and Raised—Fred Galloway. Reinstated—Max Burgdorf, R. Schroeder. Died—Leon Palter, Monte Hart, Richd. F. Colomes. Demitted—Leonard J. Denena, Robt. T. Lippert. Dropped—Res. Unknown—Joseph Chastain, F. Bouvier, E. Warden. 272 EOSTEE OF LODGES

ALBERT ROUSSEAU LODGE No. 301. Chartered February 6th, 1906. St. Martinville, Parish of St. Martin. Meets on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month. Officers Joseph E. Hebert W. M. Albert StockstiU S. D. C. E. Walther S. W. E. A. Davis J. D. Felix J. Eastin J. W. Hugh M. Daspit M. C. Max A. Pardee Treasurer Everett Verrett \ J. R. Barra Secretary • Lee J. Bienvenuee jj Philip H. Fournet Chaplain Win. D. Berard Tyler Past Masters Louis M. Fournet Maurice Ledoux Lee J. Bienvenu Felix J. Eastin Max A. Pardee Albert StockstiU Robert Badon Philip H. Fournet Hugh Matthew Despit E. A. Davis John Batiste Fournet Total, 42 members. Passed and Raised—Wesley M. StockstiU, Clinton C. Crawson. Suspended, N. P. D. — Jean L. Rivoire, (P.M.), Branch Lamar Winegeart, Adolph Castelin, John Perkin.

ZWOLLE LODGE No. 302. Chartered February 6th, 1906. Zwolle, Parish of Sabine. Meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Officers T. W. Sullivan W. M. C. G. Bullard S. D. Joe Woods S. W. A. L. Barr J. D. L. B. Chambers J. W. M. M. Hall M. C. L. Lefkowitz Treasurer K. C. Peterson 1 w j M. L. Sibley Secretary W. N. Holladay } aiewaras Wilson Teller Chaplain R. C. Champion Tyler

Past Masters R. L. Gay L. Lefkovits R. C. Champion. J. C. Willis Total, 49 members. Initiated—Joe E. Flannagan, Henry Milton Click. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Wilson Teller. Passed and Raised—Stephen Bryan Dubose. Raised—C. J. Crow, Jr. Reinstated—Edgar L. Irwin, H. J. Mitchell. Died—N. Rhoden. Suspended, N. P. D.—Allen Norwood, Steve Litton, Luther Emlet, Max Parrett, W. G. Brenner, P. W. Ryals, C. W. Beene. ROSTER OF LODGES 273

OLLA LODGE No. 303. Chartered February 6th 1906. Olla, La Salle Parish. Meets on the second and fourth Tuesday in each month. Address of Secretary. Olla.

Officers A. D. Becton W. M. O. P. Manterer S. D. O. A. Reitzell S. W. C. C. Moore J. D. B. W. Thompson J. W. D. B. Berry M. C. B. E, Zeagler Treasurer R. P. Richardson 1

GIBSLAND LODGE No. 304. Chartered February 6th, 1906. Gibsland, Bienville Parish. Meets on Tuesdays after the first and third Sundays of each month. Officers J. L. Barberouse... .W. M. C. A. Stinnett S. D. E. W. Nelson S. W. Prentiss Miller J. D. J. E. Crane J. W. R. E. Woodard M. C. J. P. Nelson Treasurer C. W. Foose \ „. . E. L. Reed Secretary J. W. Foster J stewards C. A. Craighead Chaplain P. H. Lazarus Tyler Past Masters J. H. Pumphrey C. A. Stinnett W. H. Day J. P. Nelson O. L. Kldd. E. L Reed JE. W. Nelson I. E. Sutton Fred M. Love Total, 37 members. Affiliated—R. E. Woodard, D. H. Walker. Reinstated—W. W. Loftin. Died—J. R. Hanna. 274 ROSTER OF LODGES

CONCORDIA LODGE No. 305. Chartered February 6th, 1906. Vidalia, Parish of Concordia. Meets second Sunday and fourth Thursday in each month.

Officers Fred Falkenheimer W. M. S. L. Winston S. D. C. M. Hill S. W. W. C. Moseley J. D. G. M. Strickler J. W. W. L. Bckles M. C. R. D. Calhoun Treasurer John Dale \ w rf L. L. Matthews Secretary Walter McCrea j &lewaraB Peter Magoun, Jr Chaplain Ralph Seab Tyler

Past Masters John Dale, Sr. R. E. Lee W. C. Moseley. H. B. Conner, P. G. M. Pete B. Magoun, Jr. G. M. Strickler. W. L. Bckles. P. L. Roundtree. S. L. Winston, Jr. Fred. Falkenhelner. Nolan P. Magoun. Wm. H. Hodge Total, 521 members. Passed and Raised—Ralph L. Seab. Died — O. B. Roberts, Josiah Rountree, Peter B. Magoun, Sr., (P.M.), W. E. McDougold. Demitted—Ebin N. Howard. Suspended, N. P. D.—Wm. C. Hodge, (P.M.), Jno. Howard Suther- land, Russell M. Clements, Roswell A. Bess.

RAPIDES LODGE No. 306. Chartered February 6th, 1906. Poland, Rapides Parish. Meets on the first and third Saturday of each month. R. R. No. 2 Alexandria.

Officers James B. Taney W. M. Fleet Richerson S. D, Gordon Gatlin S. W. A. H. Drewitte J. D. J. L. McGrew J. W. Gaston Lecombe M. C. R. L. Hayes ...... Treasurer John Richerson ) Perry A. Reynold* Secretary R. C. Hathorn | B. A. Lecombe Chaplain Tallie R. Estes Tyler Past Masters J. L. McGrew A. H. Drewitt B. A. Lecombe. James B. Toney H. J. Kelone Total, 26 members. Passed and Raised—L. W. Story, Erwin Reynaud. Died—James L. Penny. EOSTEK OF LODGES 275

ASSUMPTION LODGE No. 307. Chartered February 6th, 1906. Napoleonville, Assumption Parish. Meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Officers Walter I. Lanier W. M. Paul Wright S. D. Carl F. Rose ~S. W. L. P. Martin J. D. John F. Pugh J. W. W. J. Gray M. C. Emil Sundbery Treasurer Phil Walther 1 Q. . Samuel Klotz Secretary Rodman Roos j oiewaras Thos. B. Puga Chaplain Lawrence Dupre Tyler Past Masters Emil Sundbery, P.G.M. Thomas B. Pugh L. P. Martin Geo. S. Guion T. V. Larpenteur Walter J. Gray. Arthur M. Foley Martin L. Walter Phil. L. Walther Alfred A. Thibaut Sam Klotz Walter I. Lanier Total, 41 members. Initiated—Howard C. Duke, Jr. Initiated, Passed and Raised—John Foley Pugh, C. F. Rose. Passed and Raised—John Ray Morris. Raised—Lawrence H. Pugh. Affiliated—Henry M. Wakefield. Died—E. H. Roth.

TALLULAH LODGE No. 308. Chartered February 6th, 1906. Tallulah, in the Parish of Madison. Meets first and third Thursdays in each month. P. O. Box 628. Officers Eugene V. Park£ W. M. W. H. Rogillio S. D. J. L. Chamblessj S. W. E. Cecil Smith J. D. C. E. Walker....•- J. W. G. M. Fuller M. C. W. P. Sevier, Jf'"' Treasurer R. E. Brown 1 „, • Jas. R. Linton/- Secretary J. E. Furr f stewards D. W. Poole... Chaplain Whit Erwin Tyler , Past Masters G. W. Gained N J. E. Furr W. G. Goza E. P. Jones "> E. A. Buckner R. E. Brown. J. N. Harvey G. W. Lee R. E. Gilbert. J. R. Linto-j ' A. J. Boswell R. C. Leeves. F. S. Thojnag R. R. Spigener Wm. W. Ziegler Total, 91 members. Initiated—Charles Carter, L. Stevens. Initiated and Passed—Willard Lewis. Af*iliated—Whit Eiwin- ^instated j jf. j'owell, C* K. Smith, Erie Read. JJied—A. E. Kell,'J.''-<• Cason, (P.M.), C. E. Speed, jbemitted—J. M. Powell /^Suspended, N. P. D.—li J- Jones, F. W. McDuff, Robt. L. Spinks. 276 ROSTER OF LODGES

TENSAS LODGE No. 309. Organized December 20th 1904, Chartered February 5th, 1907 at St. Joseph, Tensas Parish. Meets on the second and fourth Thursdays in each month. Address of Secre- tary, St. Joseph, La. Officers X. Thos. Matthews W. M. Jas. S. Johnston S. D. Daniel D. Coor S. W. Thos. M. Wade III J. D. C. J. Tolar J. W. Jas. A. Kitchen M. C. Jos. Whitaker Treasurer J. L. Crigler 1 Alvin G. Mclntosh Secretary German Baker j Henryf Ohlsen Chaplain Alex Blackman Tyler

Past Masters German Baker, J. S. Johnston. V. C. Rives Edwin H. Biggs. J. C. Macpherson. J. L. Crigler. D. B. Coor. Jos. Whitaker. Thos. G. Ward B. F. Young, James A. Kitchen Total, 52 members. Initiated, Passed and Eaised—Alvin Glenn Mclntosh. Passed and Raised—Edward Dorsey Smith, Jr. Affiliated—Calvin James Tolar, Charles M. Hughes. Reinstated—Edward James Lynch, Fred G. Smith. Suspended, N. P. D.—J. Denton Brewer, J. W. Brown, Joseph Tullis Curry, Christopher Bradshaw Haddon.

SLIDELL LODGE No. 311. *> Organized April 1, 1906, at Slidell, St. Tammany ^irish. Chartered February 5th, 1907. Meets on the first aEfl; third Fridays in each month. N Officers *> Earl D. Farmer W. M. G. H. Brock : S. D. Elton O. Yates S. W. John E. Mayflej^""> J. D. L. D. Spring J. W. L. V. Cooley, Jr v M. C. W. L. Folse Treasurer F. R. SingletoT, * ) ^towards W. Lamar Yeates Secretary B. A. Banister J R. L. Smith Chaplain Philip Haddafj "I""".'.'...) Tyler Past Masters J. R. Bise, Jr. W. L. Folse R- L. Smith - G. H. Brock A. G. Hinyub F, R. Singleton Shelston, F. Carr A. J. Harding. J>hilip Haddad \ L. V. Cooley, Jr. W. L. Yeates. B. A. Banister Gus A. Fritchie L. V. McGinty Robt. J. Brown \ John E. May field. Total, 69 ^ Died—Wm. Weinsbach. \ ROSTER OF LODGES

CARRIETTA LODGE No. 312. Organized March 15th, 1906, at Trout, Parish of La Salle. Chartered February, 5, 1907. Meets on the first arid third Tuesdays in each month. Address of Secretary, Good Pine. Officers Theodore J. Leleu W. M. E. D. Gallaher S. D. Henry O. Futrell ,..S. W. J. O. Davis J. D. W. C. Dickerson J. W. H. C. Wilkinson M. C. W. S. Bllard Treasurer J. IT. Greer } G. C. Easley Secretary Lee Rogers 3 Stewards Chaplain G. B. Valentine Tyler Past Masters James V. Greer W. S. Ellard John A. Atwood Ed Dunn J. W. Husbands Earle D. Gallaher G. B. Valentine. Total, 35 members. Initiated—Curtis Elmer Austin. Initiated and Passed—Jackson Beauregard Davis. Raised—Harley C. Wilkinson. Reinstated—James Edwin Turnley. Died—Louis Schneider (P.M.) Demitted—Edwin Parker Gamewell, (P.M.). Suspended, N. P. D.—Thomas Earl Durham, R. E. Pearson.

RAYNE LODGE No. 313. Organized April 2nd, 1906, at Rayne, Parish of Acadia. Chartered February 5th, 1907. Meets on the first and third Mondays in each month, Rayne, La. Officers Walter W. Bruner W. M. Ralph Hoffpauir S. D. Grant Link S. W. J. T. Weaver J. D. J. H. Craig J. W. E. D. Wriborg M. C. Rufus C. Smith Treasurer B. C. Faulk ) stewards Albert McNeil Secretary J. W. Nickel { Stewards S. L. Ross Chaplain Jake D. Fortner Tyler Past Masters H. E. Bruner S. D. Morgan. Ralph Hoffpauir. Albert McNeil. Julian Kahn. E. C. Faulk S. L. Ross. R. C. Smith. J. W. Nickel. C. J. LeBlanc. O. N. Green, J. L. Spell Jake D. Fortner Total, 59 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—J. T. Weaver, L. R. Stagg. Passed—Roy W. Ross. Passed and Raised—J. P. Armstrong, B. W. Spell. Reinstated—J, H. Craig. Died—J. H. Johnston (P.M.) 278 ROSTER OF LODGES

VIVIAN LODGE No. 314. Organized June 9, 1906, at Vivian, Parish of Caddo. Chartered February 5, 1907. Meets on the first and third Friday in each month. Officers H. H. Huckabay, Jr W. M. S. B. Mitchell S. D. O. L. Wheat S. W. T W. Price J. D. C. C. Laster J. W. C. S. Amick M. C. F. B. Rieves Treasurer El J. Spiva I T. E. Roach Secretary R. B. Miles J J. T. Reams Chaplain O. B. Duckworth Tyler Past Masters W. H. Buckley C. L. Mackey J. N. Bain J. S. Cooper G. L. Ferguson Roy Jones C. K. Ray C. F. Bridges G. C. Ingram Total, 123 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—James M. Cook. Raised—William Benton Powers. Affiliated—Thomas W. Price. Died—S. C. Vanhorn, F. M. Dordan. Demitted—Charles E. McLean. Suspended, N. P. D.—Robert L. Atkins, F. O. Bellizo, Jack Dordan, . R. Till.

CURTIS T. HINES LODGE No. 317. Organized September 29, 1906, at Tioga, Rapides Parish. Chartered February 5, 1907. Meets on first and third Thursday In each month. Address of Secretary, Route 1, Pineville, La. Officers Henry Hollingsworth W. M. P. S. Aymond .' S. D. Clarence Hollingsworth S. W. O. H. Griffin J. D. O. L. Andre ...'. J. W. Crawford Parker M. C. S. M. Brister Treasurer E. E. Robertson Kennon Varner Secretary Talmage Taylor } Stewards James W. Sandifer Chaplain H. R. DeCamp Tyler Past Masters Geo. W. Bush Ernest O. Rice Kennon Varner H. T. Wadley Q. M. Harper R. H. Mount Ernest E. Robertson S. M. Brister H. H. McCann X.. C. Terrell Crawford Parker E. S. Baker Total 62 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—James Herman Brown, James E. Millis, Protice Stephen Aymond. Affiliated—Edward Jordan. Demitted—Walter A. Finister, Earl L. Andre. Suspended, N. P. D.—Chas. L. Pickens, Benjamin L. Pitman, E. C. Wilson, Stonewall Ray, Jr., Joseph W. iRay, John T. Lewis. ROSTER OF LODGES 279

PELICAN LODGE No. 318. Organized at Pelican, Parish of DeSoto, May 5, 1906. Chartered Feb- ruary 4th, 1908. Meets on the second Monday in each month. Officers Aubry K. Palmer W. M. Ike F. Smith S. D. Theron Dupree S. W. W. H. Blakewood J. D. Hugh C. Norris J. W. W. R. Mayes M. C. L. E. Fincher Treasurer B. P. Dupree 1 qtawards Jesse Durham Secretary H. G. Bice j btewards J. M. Midyett Chaplain W. T. Petty Tyler Past Masters W. W. Fincher A. K. Palmer W. D. Ballard Spencer Phillips W. H. Robertson W. R. Mayes Total, 37 members. Initiated and Passed—Joseph Claude Smith. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Philip Rodney Roscoe. Raised—William Gordon Lord, Thomas Lee Magee. Affiliated—Hanchie Birdwell. Demitted—Henry Elbert Harlan (P.M.)

NOBLE LODGE No. 320. Organized March IB, 1907, at Noble, Sabine Parish. Chartered Feb- ruary 4, 1908. Meets second and fourth Saturday nights. Officers Luther G. Edwards W. M. Z. F. Edwards S. D. J. Clarence Edwards S. W. E. L. Edwards J. D. E. E. Tatum J. W. A. O. Cartwright M. C. D. J. Julian Treasurer J. N. Anderson, Jr..,..) qtpwarda F. P. Youngblood Secretary B. G. Kegley \ stewards H. D. Anderson Chaplain L. J. Ryals Tyler Past Masters E. E. Tatum L. G. Edwards J. C. Edwards E. L. Edwards Total, 19 members.

MIDDLE CREEK LODGE No. 321. Organized April 6th, 1907 at Coburn, moved August 1929 to Bellwood, Natchitoches Parish. Chartered February 4th 1908. Meets on the Fourth Sunday of each month at 2:00 P. M. Address of Secretary: P. O. Box 16, Natchitoches, La. Officers W. R. Alford W. M. J. A. Marshall S. D. H. E. Leach S. W. T. A. Leach J. D. Walter Moss, Jr J. W. B. C. Norsworthy M. C. Z. D. Lee Treasurer J. D. Montgomery....) stewarda P. A. Koonce Secretary L. V. Tarver } btewaras C. A. Presley Chaplain H. J. Jones Tyler 280 ROSTER OF LODGES

Past Masters H. J. Jones H. E. Leach C. A. Presley P. A. Koonce Henry Russell J. D. Montgomery J. A. Marshall W R. Alford B. C. Norsworthy J. A. Gibson *T. J. Key *by affiliation *L. V. Tarver Total, 29 members. Initiated—Barney Newton Eubanks. Initiated, Passed and Raised-—'Malcolm M. Walding. Passed—Jesse C. Murray, Clifton Clarence Pigott. Affiliated—Luther V. Tarver (P.M.) Reinstated—Ruben J. Goodman, Thomas J. Key (P.M.), A. O. Beasley. Died—Prank Thomas Whitehead. Suspended, N. P. D.—M. Cleveland Treadway.

VERDA LODGE No. 323. Organized May 25th, 1907, New Verda, Grant Parish. Chartered Febru- ary 4th, 1908. Meets on the first Saturday in each month. Officers Rufus U. Johnson W. M. James E. Swor S. D. Willie K. Fogleman S. W. Murrell S. Johnson J. D. Win. C. Smith J. W. Dudley D. Lang M. C. Roy Kyson Treasurer Prank E. Davis 1 o. _._,,_ O. L. Garrett Secretary Thos. A. Garrett j stewards Wm. W. Pryday Chaplain Wm. T. Purvis Tyler Past Masters G. L. Garrett J. E. Swor Rufus TJ. Johnson W. K. Fogleman Total, 12 members. Died—Robert B. Garrett.

IDA LODGE No. 324. Organized at Ida, Parish of Caddo, July 11, 1907. Chartered February 4th, 1908. Stated meetings on first and third Thursday in each month. Officers T. R. Cole .W. M. Crit Petty S. D. W. B. Stanly S. W. . G. T. Farmer J. D. J. W. Matlock J. W. W. T. Carroway. M. C. W. E. Carraway. Treasurer C. J. Smith 1 Stewards J. M. Richardson Secretary Pat Day { stewarda T. D. Braun Chaplain H. M. Holman Tyler Past Masters Crit Petty W. T. Carraway . W. E. Carraway G. T. Farmer Total, 62 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—James Ray. Affiliated—James G. Matlock. Died—W. E. Noel, John' M. Wynn. Demitted—Chester J. Pugh. ROSTER OF LODGES 281

AJAX LODGE No. 325. Organized at Lake End, Parish of Red River, September 17th, 1908. Chartered February 4th, 1908. In 1912 Lodge building moved to Ajax, in Natchitoches Parish. Meets third Wednesday of each month. Address of Secretary, Marthaville, La., Route No 1. Officers J. H. Durr W. M. J. F. Carr S. D. S. H. Pollard S. W. Ben T. Wood J. D. Claud L. Wood J. W. W. J. Bullock M. C. U. S. Bullock Treasurer C. M. Durr |

BUNKIB LODGE No. 326. Organized at Bunkie, Avoyelles Parish, October 3d, 1907. Chartered February 4th, 1908. Meets first and third Thursdays in each month. Officers Frank Chemino W. M. Leon Lacour S. D. Hilton Bordelon S. W. A. R. Causey J. D. Otholan Z. Overbey J. W. Sidney L. Campbell M. C. Wiley K. Poole . Treasurer Geo. B. Stone \ W. C. Earnest, Jr Secretary W. B. Barnes, J Donat S. Ducote...... Chaplain C. Vanchiere Tyler Past Masters J. M. Weiss Thos. L. Kelley Jas. S. McNabb W. K. Poole O. E. Barbee Donat S. Ducote R. D. Johnson H. C. George J. O. Laprairie W. D. Haas, Jr., P.G.M. Duncan H. Selph Wm. Curtis Ernest, Jr. B. F. Morgan Franklin T. Mikell L. M. Couvillion Samuel E. Earnest Adrian. B. Cairns Total, 104 members. Initiated — James Patrick Stokes, Jr., Fonzo Merrion Taylor, William A. Box, Oren Booker Jones. Initiated and Passed—Andrew Colvin Autrey. Initiated, Passed and Raised — Walter B. Britt, John Earnest Dalzell, Warren Leroy Constant, Richard Raymond Poskey, Charles William Walker, James Leslie Morris. .382 ROSTER OF LODGES

Passed and Raised—Roy Earl Allen. Raised—Emile Leon Smith. Died—William R. Harvell, William David Haas, William MOB- cure Mantiply. Demitted—John R. Browning, L. B. Watt, (P.M.), Fred B. Lafleur, Charles E. Williams, Emile L. Smith. Suspended, N. P. D. — Henry Bynog, Leon L. Kelley, Pleasant Kerry, James Alonzo Menefee, William Bryan Nettles, S. R. Simmons (P.M.)

MICHAEL DEMPSEY LODGE No. 327. Organized November 7th, 1907, at Jena, Parish of La Salle. Chartered February 4th, 1908. Stated meetings second and fourth Mondays in each month. Officers C. H. Davis W. M. W. H. Baker S. D. S. R. Poland S. W. M. G. Stevens J. D. C. C. Russell J. W. A. G. Herrin M. C. R. W. Stephenson Treasurer J. D. Russell 1 „* Q1.ria G. C. Poole Secretary Q. R. Hudson.... | stewards W. W. Godwin Chaplain W. Y. Warner Tyler Past Masters C. H. Davis W. H. Baker S. R. Poland Amos C. Warner R. W. Stephenson W. F. Mackey A. G. Herring E. L. Miller Clyde C. Russell Q. R. Hudson J. E. Stewart Total, 61 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Guy Campbell. Affiliated—T. A. Bradford, L. M. Neal. Died—W. H. Floyd.

NEW HOPE LODGE No. 328. Organized November 14th, 1907. Chartered February 2nd, 1909, at Winnsboro, Parish of Franklin. Meets on the Saturday before the first Sunday in each month. P. O., Winnsboro, R. F. D. No. 2. Officers Claud Russell W. M S. D. H. H. Loflin S. W. H. R. Parks J. D. J. H. Ingram J. W. W. F. Anders M. C. D. F. Wiggins Treasurer G. E. Killens ) q*_wa~i,. L. C. Bennett Secretary J. P. Duncan f Gtewara8 J. E. Richardson Chaplain W. B. Anders Tyler Past Masters J. E. Richardson P. L. Dark J. H. Ingram R. L. Dark Claud Russell Total, 41 members. ROSTER OF LODGES 283

Initiated—Jessie F. Fain, Isaac David Parker. Initiated, Passed and Raised—William M. Parks. Reinstated—Lem Dunn, A. C. Johnson. Died—G. E. Richardson. Demitted—A. C. Johnson. Suspended, N. P. D.—J. Y. Fowler, Isaac Brooks, J. R. Smith, J. N. Girlinghouse, J. R. Turnage, J. O. Womack, L. E. May, R. M. Turnage, Troy Adams.

MERRYVILLE LODGE No. 329. Organized at Merryville, Beauregard Parish, March 13th, 1908. Char- tered February 2d, 1909. Meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Officers James L. Smith W. M. L. M. Newton S. D. George L. Heard S. W. Mancel Conley J. D. R. L. Fortenberry J. D. Herbert Estes M. C. T. W. Neely Treasurer D. W. Smith ) Emmett A. Meadows Secretary W. H. Yawn j Herman R. Weaver Chaplain Wallace Cochran Tyler Past Masters B. H. Carroll C. C. Hayes T. W. Neely W. H. Yawn L. E. Frazar Emmett A. Meadows Total, 26; members. Initiated—Estel Herbert Farr, Bennie Cooley. Raised—Wallace Frederick Cochran. Affiliated—Luther M. Newton. Reinstated—W. B. Zachary. Demitted—W. B. Zachary. Suspended, N. P. D.—F. E. Carman (P.M.), B. J. Davis, W. J. Martin, J. D. Mayo, H. Simon, C. B. Travis.

BELCHER LODGE No. 332. Organized at Belcher, Caddo Parish, August 13th, 1908. Chartered February 2d, 1909. Meets second Tuesday in each month. at Belcher, La. Address of Secretary, Dixie, La. Officers H. E. Connell W. M. L. F. Pearce S. D. A. W. Gleason S. W. L. P. Dixon J. D. H. E. Bradshaw J. W. A. G. Yarborough M. C. J. F. Walters Treasurer R. V. Glassell \ atewar«f« M. M. Waldroup Secretary J. J. Douglas j atewarus R. T. Douglas Chaplain T. M. Gleason Tyler Past Masters A. M. Stroud R. T. Douglas J. F. Walters J. M. Brown W. L. Byers B. J. Haygood, Jr. H. C. Wyche H. L. Whitlow J. T. Ratliff M. M. Waldroup W. V. Lunn Total, 51 members. 284 EOSTER OF LODGES

Initiated—Albert Seay. Affiliated—Henry Grady Carney. Reinstated—C. N. Washington, H. B. Leeton. Demitted—A. S. J. Neille, Claude N. Washington, Geo. F. Winham (P.M.). Suspended—J. B. Vaughan (P.M.)

COTTON VALLEY LODGE No. 335. Organized October 7, 1908, at Cotton Valley, Parish of Webster. Char- tered February 16th, 1910. Meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month. P. O. Box 1302. Officers M. S. Browning W. M. B. C. Yeates S. D. H. F. Milner S. W. J. D. Thrasher J. D. J. D. Sharpe J. W. R. S. McDow M. C. J. A. Moody Treasurer N. M. Spurlin 1 G. L. Prye Secretary O. F. Walker J W. R. Boyett Chaplain E. H. Staten Tyler Past Masters M. S. Browning B. H. Staten R. F. Stephenson W. M. Burrow J. A. Moody A. H. Sinclair C. R. Lemley D. E. Moore Total, 63 members. Initiated—Troy S. Odom, Joseph Edgar Cope, Noble H. Hall. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Nathaniel M. Spurlin, trwin Donald McClellan, Earl A. Webb, John D. Thrasher, Edwin Clifton Yeates. Passed and Raised—Roy J. Kottler. Reinstated—H. B. Roberson, W. B. Ewing. Demitted—W. S. Ham, Earl A. Webb, E. G. Phillips. Suspended, N. P. D.—L. E. Coker, D. T. Brasher, J. S. Barnes, J. L. Cathcart (P.M.), T. E. Edwards, E. R. Loveall.

SUN LODGE No. 336. Organized May 7th, 1908, at Sun, Parish of St. Tammany. Chartered February 16th, 1910. Meets first Saturday in each month. Address of Secretary: Rio, La. Officers Victor Grantham W. M. W. L. Bynum S. D. Luzon Pierce S. W. S. R. Cowart J. D. Marion Jenkins J. W. E. H. Byrd M. C. O. S. Williams Treasurer G. D. Williams ) „. „, S. C. Mizell Secretary Ralph Grantham | btewarQS C. E. Kennedy Chaplain W. F. Kahl Tyler Past Masters J. M. Mitchell J. L. Richardson F. P. Byrd Walter Pierce H. T. Fauntleroy L. A. Mitchell John Quave S. C. Mizell Fred Mizell Total, 52 members. ROSTEE OF LODGES 285

Initiated, Passed and Raised—W. H. Dillard, S. D. Mitchell. Passed and Raised—T. C. Jackson, Passed—L. L. Mitchell. Raised—G. D. Williams, Marion Jenkins, Samuel Ray Cowart. Reinstated—D. L. Mizell, B. M. Jenkins, J. R. Richardson. Died W. K. Mizell (P.M.) Suspended, N. P. D.—Albert Lee Smith, Dolphus L. Mizell, Whit W. Talley.

ZONA LODGE No. 337. Organized May 14th, 1909, at Zona, Washington Parish. Moved to Enon, Washington Parish, 1931. Chartered February 16th, 1910. Meets first and third Thursday nights. Officers G. W. Knight W. M. G. L. Mcllwain S. D. J. D. Rogers S. W. T. E. Williams J. D. Nathan W. Pitman J. W. J. F. McLelland M. C. L. J. Green Treasurer E. D. Sheridan \ ci..—--,.. W. J. Morrison (P.M.)....Secretary C. A. Stewart ( oiewaras Charley M. Jones Chaplain W. E. Moore Tyler Past Masters Ollie L. Bass W. J. Morrison G. L. Mcllwain C. A. Stewart G. W. Knight J. Fred McLelland E. D. Sheridan Total, 17 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Clem Woodrow Jackson. Reinstated—Percy A. Corkern. Dropped—O. M. Sheridan.

PITKIN LODGE No. 338. Organized at Pitkin, Vernon Parish, February 27th, 1909. Chartered FebPaary 16th, 1910. Meets on the second Saturday and fourth Monday in each month. Address of Secretary, Pitkin, La. Officers James H. Smith W. M. Horace H. Weeks S. D. Wm. J. Smith, Jr S. W. William J. Smith, Sr J. D. John S. Havens J. W. Leslie M. Hill M. C. David J. Giles Treasurer Leonard P. Sigler j „, . Chas. W. Carson Secretary Rudolph Strother J Blewdru8 Robt. W. Talbert Chaplain Marlin C. Matthis Tyler Past Masters Addison J. Heard R. Strother David J. Giles Leonard P. Sigler Charles W. Carson T. F. Arnold. Leslie M. Hill Mack L. Green Total, 42 members. Initiated—James D. Moore. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Benson C. Owens. Reinstated—E. E. Hardie, Henry B. Morrow. Died—Andrew J. Martin. Demitted—E. E. Hardie. Suspended, N. P. D.—James C. Chandler, Joe H. Johnson, Amos T. Williams, S. E. Weldon (P.M.), Wallace Hill, Cecil Bole, Geo. P. Chaney. 286 ROSTER OF LODGES

CHOUDRANT LODGE No. 339. Organized September 17th, 1909, Choudrant, Lincoln Parish. Char- tered February 7th, 1911. Meets on the second Saturday in each month. P. O., Choudrant.

Officers O. W. Hogan. W. M. M. B. Kidd S. D. M. D. Hogan S. W. G. W. Gillum J. D. W. L. Simmons J. W. O. C. Aulds M. C. W. A. Sanderson Treasurer E. A. Hammons ) W. G. Kelly Secretary T. C. Pipes } J. N. Gipson Chaplain J. S. Pipes Tyler

Past Masters W. A. Sanderson O. W. Hogan A. R. Kinman M. E. Kidd W. G. Kelly Total, 25( members. Reinstated—William Stanley Roaten, J. L. Hogan. Suspended, N. P. D.—Sidney L. Douthit, Chas. L. Dann.

PIONEER LODGE No. 340. Organized at Pioneer, West Carroll Parish, November 3d, 1909. Char- tered February 7th, 1911. Meets on the first Wednesday night. P. O. Address of Secretary: Epps, La.

Officers J. Cecil Roberts W. M. J. J. Joyce, Jr S. D. John T. Hicks S. W. W. W. Head J. D. Marvin N. Lipp J. W. C. H. Wactor M. C. J. J. Flake Treasurer R. W. Burgess ) w _H W. B. Morris Secretary B. S. McCasland J olewaras J. I. Head Chaplain D. L. Dickinson Tyler Past Masters Thos. I. Head W. E. Huffman Robert D. Fryday D. L. Dickinson Total, 77 members. Initiated—Walter C. Wall. Initiated, Passed and Raised-rW. H. Barron. Passed and Raised—Jenkins Womack, James L. Barns. Reinstated—Eugie Benton, George L. Gilbert, H. DeWitt Causey. Died—C. A. Miles. Suspended, N. P. D.—Hugh M. Conway, W. C. Hudson, Jack H. Midyett, Henry C. Roberts, James T. Smith. EOSTEE OF LODGES 287

LITTLE RIVER LODGE No. 341. Organized at Rochelle, Grant Parish, March 26th, 1910. Chartered February 7th, 1911. Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. P. O. Rochelle. Officers W. E. Young W. M. E. O. Young S. D. H. L. Hall S. W. J. E. Guin J. D. Frank Warren J. W. H. P. DePriest M. C. Victor Loflin Treasurer Lee Jutzi ) „. - H. A. Davis Secretary O. L. Young J btewaras C. C. Killingsworth Chaplain Carl Harter Tyler Past Masters V. A. Thompson J. C. Killingswortk, Jr. J. P. Downs. H. A. Davis J. C. Thompson L. S. Russell J. F. Womack V. H. Loflin J. T. Hannegan Hy. H. Pentecost Troy T. Black C. C. Killingsworth D. L. Burrus Total, 64 members. Reinstated—Earl Keen, Emmett F. Fort. Died—D. H. McNeil (P.M.) Suspended, N. P. D.—A. H. Brabham, H. E. Mayes, Elishey Cox, J. T. Fowler, Cotez Harris, Julian Keen, W. P. Neathery, Roy Nugent, P. G. Smart.

MOORINGSPORT LODGE No. 342. Organized at Mooringsport, Caddo Parish, April 6th, 1910. Chartered February 7th, 1911. Meets on the second and fourth Fridays in each month. Officers L. W. Watts W. M. C. E. Brasher S. D. C. P. Strange S. W. L. F. Twitchell J. D. W. C. Wallace J. W. C. T. Gibson M. C. G. W. Carver Treasurer R. L. Martin ) „. , W. M. Eastham Secretary D H. Howard J &xewaras C. H. Mathis Chaplain W. O. Odom Tyler Past Masters B. D. Jones Geo. W. Carver J. C. Daniels C. A. Seybert W. S. Farquhar C. E. Brasher Total, 104 members. Initiated—Byrd Lee Grace. Initiated and Passed—Marvin Calvin Craig. Reinstated—A. B. Adams, C. F. Havens, Floyd Brock, R. W. Doerge, L. C. Evans. Died—John Vaughn. Demitted—John J. Smith. Suspended, N. P. D.—E. A. Autrey, Sam P. Bostwick, Marvin C. Fowler, John F. Long, Willard A. Peters, Roy Marshall Simmons. 288 EOSTEK OF LODGES

ROBELINE LODGE No. 344. Organized at Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, August 27th, 1910. Char- tered February 7th, 1911. Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Name changed from Victoria to Robeline by Grand Lodge Feb. 1926. Officers J. V. Jordan W. M. T. L. Ward S. D. George Dills S. W. Lawrence Fox J. D. Percy Williams J. W. J. D. Teere M. C. E E. Jordan Treasurer J. E. Whitley ) „ rf L. W. Jacobs, Sr Secretary E. T. Cutrer f aiewaras Chas. R. Yarbrough Chaplain K. W. Pharris Tyler Past Masters Luther Page Charles R. Yarbrough E. T. Cutrer O. A. Slater R. H. Manning O. M. Lay Total, 55 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised — Langston Dudley Fisher, Joab Cotton, Kermit Wilson Pharris. Reinstated—E. T. Prothro. Died—O. H. Cooper (P.M.), J. E. Cassady, J. W. Beard.

LIVE OAK LODGE No. 346. Organized at Lake Arthur, Jefferson Davis Parish, October 29th, 1910. Chartered February 7th, 1911. Meets on the first and third Mondays in each month. Lake Arthur, Box 101. Officers Charles E. Reddell W. M. Robert O. Doland S. D. Ralph Potter S. W. Gordon Mack J. D. J. L. Shafer J. W. Stephen R. Stewart M. C. W. M. Buchanan Treasurer D. G. Jones \ H. A. Hudson Secretary J. W. Rutherford { B. A. Lyon Chaplain R. A. Lyons Tyler Past Masters J. F. Stevens H. A. Hudson E. A. Lyon J. L. McCrary A. E. Glassbn S. R. Stewart W. M. Buchanan B. S. Marquart T. C. Hedges Blair Buchanan R. A. Lyons D. G. Jones R. R. Lyon Total, 52 members. Initiated-—Alonzo B. Hartwell. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Alfred L. Stewart. Demitted—Luke H. Richard. Dropped—Harry S. Clark. Suspended, N. P. D.—Dave A. McCann. ROSTER OF LODGES 289

CALVIN LODGE No. 347 Charter Surrendered, February 3rd, 1941.

SPRINGHILL LODGE No. 348. Organized at Springhill, Webster Parish, La. Chartered February 7th, 1912. Meets on the first and third Thursday night of each month.

Officers

A. M. Crews W. M. K. O. Martin S. D. Varnado Williams S. W. Wm. J. Cassels J. D. J. D. Loyd J. W. G. L. Cobb M. C. M. T. Browning Treasurer R. M. Davis '. Stewards T. J. Holland Secretary L. (E. Sigler D. W. O'Bier Chaplain T. O. King Tyler

Past Masters R. L. Ensey L. W. Miller M. T. Browning J. C. Jarnagin Sam L. Webb Earl E. Morgan D. G. Tyler A. M. Crews G. L. Cobb Total, 73 members.

Initiated—Clarence Boyd Mulloy, William Washington Berry. Passed and Raised—Earl Jalett Davis, George Oscar Holt. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Josiah David Sims, Jewell Thomas Haynes, Calvin Ken Bearden, Thomas Otto King, Charles Jackson Price, Robley D. Evans, G. S. Williams. Affiliated — Thomas M. Guilliams, William Jennings Cassels, Grover D. Mobley. Reinstated—James Clenton Dunigan, G. L. Cobb (P.M.) Died—P. D. Frazier. Suspended, N. P. D.—Scott Coyle, Myles T. Holley. 290 ROSTER OF LODGES

ELTON LODGE No. 349. Organized at Elton, Jefferson Davis Parish, February 22d, 1911. Char- tered February 7th, 1912. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. P. O. Address of Secretary, Elton, La- Officers Claud A. Reeve W. M. Jack Hazel S. D. Howard M. Sigler S. W. J. B. Estes J. D. Quinton G. Bealer. J. W. Geo. Crump M. C. H. G. Christian Treasurer Kenneth Reeve ) Q*O_B_I_ Wyatt Anderson Secretary Saml Daniels j stewards Kenneth Wall Chaplain J. M. Estes Tyler Past Masters Geo. W. Jenkins Wyatt Anderson W. A. Meek B. S. Hart M. Broderick W. A. Fletcher. N. D. Roberts W. O. Wall. J. H. McClelland Robert H. Brower Total, 39 members. Initiated—Rufus Roy McClelland. Initiated, Passed and Raised—James B. Estes, George E. Crump, Jack Hazel. Raised—Sam'l L. Daniels, Quinton G. Bealer. Died—Guy L. Doherty. Dropped—Res. Unknown—Felix Tucker.

BRYCELAND LODGE No. 350. Organized at Bryceland, Bienville Parish, La., May 4th, 1911. Char- tered February 7th, 1912. Meets first and third Saturday night, each month. Officers O. L. Boddie W. M. Doland Pullig S. D. W. G. Pullig S. W. Floyd Caskey J. D. O. A. Simmons J. W. W. L. Huckabay M. C. J. E. Jones Treasurer J. S. Ware, Sr ) ~, H J. T. Chaffin Secretary J. A. Cummings J otewaras P. B. Henderson Chaplain J. H. McKee Tyler Past Masters O. L. Boddie J. T. Chaffin W. G. Pullig J. B. Ware Total, 31 members. Demitted—Emmitt M. Caldwell, Ray Arnold Boone, (P.M.). Suspended, N. P. D.—S. W. Pullig, James Albert Smith, Sam Mc- Laughlin, C. H. Daniels, W. C. Caldwell. ROSTER OF LODGES 291

SHONGALOO LODGE No. 352. Organized at Shongaloo, Webster Parish, La., February 25th, 1911. Chartered February 11th, 1913. Meets Saturday before third Sunday in each month. Officers A. C. Burns W. M. Ray Adkins S. D. Olan G. Armour S. W. James A. Rice J. D. Bachman Adkins J. W. John W. Adkins M. C. C. O. Bailey Treasurer Richard L. Cox \ i. B. Frye Secretary Marion M. Branton.... } J. L. Munn Chaplain B. B. Lindsey Tyler

Past Masters John J. Slack E. E. Lindsey J. W. Adkins J. B. Frye A. C. Burns Total, 24 members.

GLENMORA LODGE No. 356. Organized at Glenmora, Parish of Rapides, April 13th, 1912. Char- tered February 11th, 1913. Meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Glenmora.

Officers John F. Davis W. M. W. B. Graves S. D. Owen R. Phillips S. W. Leland Robinson J. D. J. W. Britt, Jr J. W. C. E. Ebert.... M. C. George M. Monroe Treasurer B. F. Bremer } Fred H. McRight Secretary J. Lee Orr ) J. M. Partin Chaplain Joe E. Melder Tyler

Past Masters Geo. M. Monroe J. L. Orr D. J. Milner L. B. Phillips L. E. Mathews J. S. Robison. Claude Jones H. A. Bremer William B. Britt W. H. Gilmore B. F. Bremer Total, 59 members. Initiated and Passed—Johnnie J. Cloessner, Martin E. Cloessner. Passed and Raised—Leland Robinson. Reinstated—Geo. F. Kirby, W. H. Gilmore (P.M.), J. W. Terrell, Tom Whaley, Johnnie Bolton. Died—E. L. Mullen. Demitted—Perry Galliger, Lemuel C. Parker. Suspended, N. P. D.—C. F. Coons, Pete Stavreanokos. 292 ROSTER OF LODGES

COLLINSTON LODGE No. 357. Organized at Collinston, Morehouse Pariah, May 1st, 1912. Chartered February 11th, 1913. Meets on second Tuesday each month and on Sts. Johns' Days. Officers Alton B. Norsworthy W. M. William Babe Hopgood S. D. William J. George S. W. Ollie Canterbury J. D. William Buford Puckett J. W. Torris F. Eldridge M. C. J. Newt Walker Treasurer Robt. W. Reid ) <3t«wj>rrU Jerry D. Pettiss Secretary Frank Bruno j Robert A. Harper Chaplain J. Manning Goodnight Tyler Past Masters Chas. B. Mason, Sr. J. R. Harkness Robert A. Harper Ed. Morris) J. M. Goodnight Alton B. Norsworthy Total, 38 members. Initiated—Raymond S. Dinan. Reinstated—Henry Danforth Vaughan, Chas. J. Raney. Died—James Byron Vaughan (P.M.), Joseph W. Speir, Sr.

SIMCOE WALMSLEY LODGE No. 359. Organized March 4th, 1914. Chartered February 2nd, 1915. Cypress, Natchitoches Parish. Stated meetings second Monday in each month. (Weaver). P. O. Address of Secretary, Flora, La. Officers Felix Scroggins W. M. S. S. Williams S. D. S. E. Williams S. W. Jos. E. Mitcham J. D. T. J. Brouillette -J. W. Sam'l Williams M. C. L. M. Nowlin Treasurer W. E. Conerly ) _. , B. F. Roberts Secretary J. H. Simpson J oiewarus J. E. Faust Chaplain D. R. Faust Tyler Past Masters Frank Dennison Joe M. Golden R. L. Sims J. H. Simpson L. M. Nowlin. Felix Scroggins. I. B. Dowden Wm. Edw. Conerly. S. S. Williams. J. E. Faust Eugene H. Holder Jimmie C. Groves Total, 36 members. Initiated—Randall Edwin Duffey. Initiated and Passed—Wayne W. Williams. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Twyman J. Brouillette. Reinstated—H. J. Barron, Joe M. Golden (P.M.), R. L. Sims (P.M.) Died—J. C. Parrot. Suspended, N. P. D.—M. O. Webb (P.M.), J. P. Groves, D. T. Pugh. ROSTER OF LODGES 293

BETHANY LODGE No. 360. Organized March 7th, 1914. Chartered February 2d, 1915. Campti, Natchitoches Parish. Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday nights. Officers A. C. Stiles W. M. H. L. Raphiel S. D. W. L. Smith S. W. Adrian Land J. D. Curtis A. Stiles J. W M. C. H. O. Wimberly Treasurer 1 Stewards A. P. Moody Secretary \ Stewards W. K. Wimberly Chaplain D. C. Land Tyler Past Masters H. O. Wimberly J. H. Sanderson A. C. Stiles Total, 22 members. Passed—Elton Weaver. Suspended, N. P. D.—Ben Joiner.

INVINCIBLE LODGE No. 361, Organized April 25th, 1914. Chartered February 2d, 1915, New Orleans, Parish of Orleans. Meets first and third Wednesdays in each month. Officers Raymond Sherrard W. M. Almon J. Smith, Jr J. D. William H. Cook S. W. Robert Russo M. C. Gunder A. Berry J. W. Albert E. Arnoult "I Alvin Y. Villars, P.M Treasurer E. T. Blancher I Stewards Frank Vidacovich, P.M...Secretary Arthur H. Khern, Jr... J Albert A. Drane Chaplain George M. Ziegler Tyler Owens B. Polk S. D. Past Masters Rufus E. Bruce Roy R. Wales Isaac Morals Theo. F. Schroeder John Clark Jas. D. Cuthell Frank Vidacoyicb Philip A. Gaudet Willard J. Fetterly John B. Jackson Vincent W. Nunez Arthur H. Khern, Sr. Earl R. Smith Alvin Y. Villars Ernest C. Belmont Paul J. Vidacovich Barney M. Landry Albert A. Drane Total, 112 members. Initiated and Passed—Charles Arnold Ostarly. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Dominic John Cangemi, Ernest Roger McCreary, Arthur H. Khern, Jr. Reinstated—Sieward Steward Bruning. Died—James William Harris. Dropped, Residence Unknown—William Simon Collett. Suspended, N. P. D.—Henry Joseph Hamilton. 294 ROSTER OF LODGES

JOPPA LODGE No. 362, Organized September 16th 1914, Shreveport, Caddo Parish. Chartered February 2d, 1915. Meets on first and third Fridays of each month. P. O. Box 382.

Officers Jas. E. Cawthorn W. M. Geo. B. Stott S. D. James B. Whitney S. W. Buford D. Battle J. D. Aylmer B. Morris J. W. John C. Allen M. C. T. B. Peyton Treasurer R. R. Cunningham.... \ qtpwar(ifi H. S. Weston Secretary Geo. B. Willis j W. F. Collie, Sr Chaplain Walter Daniels Tyler Past Masters

H. S. Weston J. XJ. Galloway T. F. Parker E. A. Gillispie Percy R. Elliott W. H. Linxwilor J. E. Goodwin C. S. Edwards Olin P. Oden J. C. Flanagan, A. M. Richmond Wm. G. Phelps J. H. Rowland, P.G.M. H. H. Bain, Sr., P. G. M.H. V. Casey W. M. Guice, Jr. Jas. Galloway J. H. Davison T. B. Peyton K C. Allen W. F. Collie, Sr. Total, 372 members.

Initiated—James Bonnie Moore, John Rew Beckett, Robert Young Decker, Amos Ray Cranford, B. B. Eiland, Jr., Harold Mitchell Oakes. Initiated and Passed—Theodore Jerry Amundson, Edvert Perry Prater. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Dewey Schwartzenberg, Philip Henry Benny, William Ferrell Collie, Jr., Fred'k Harry Wright, Ferdi- nand McCartney Bain, Leon James Bain, William Lamar Bain. Raised—Lenox Leroy Prock. Affiliated—John Calvert Allen, Herbert Jennings, William Horace Newman, David Henry Castle, Harry J. Adams, E. A. Adams, Alfred Penn Crain. Reinstated—W. C. Youngblood, Clarence Edmond Olschner, Joe Thomas Lewis, August Thomas Bateman, Marcus E. Neal, Harry L. Carnahan, Clarence Jasper Tilley, Earl Meredith DeGeneres, Dan D. Kincaid, Fred James, Dan W. Collins. Died—Frank William Todd, Walter David Castle, Richard W. Norton (P.M.), Oscar Clayton Hathaway, James Fair Hardin. Demitted—Alfred Penn Crain, William Frederick Kostelka, Bryon Milton Nowery, J. L. Montgomery, Alfred F. Whiting, Ralph Warren Minnis. Suspended, N. P. D.—Robert Edward Allen, Andrew J*ackso Busby, Thomas B. Carpenter, John Adalia Caskey, Louis Randolph Driggers, Goodloe Kearney Duerson, Howard L. Eason, Morris Shep- pard Galloway, Duncan Maurice Gilcrease, Wm. B. Grant, Francis Marion Johnson, Philip Hope Johnson, Walter Lee Lichlyter, James Arthur McCann, Mason Whitley McCoy, Alva Mearl Morgan, Robert M. Nichols, George Morrison Simpson, Leon R. Skidmore, Wilson Stewart, Wm. Burrell Vinson, Walter Herbert Womack. ROSTER OF LODGES 295

HODGE LODGE No. 363. Organized at Hodge, Jackson Parish, June 9th. 1915. Chartered Feb- ruary 8th, 1916. Meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Officers Noel E. Rasbury W. M. J. T. Fredericks S. D. Albert G. Wilson S. W. E. M. Rasbury J. D. G. W. Acklin ..J. W. C. W. Zuber M. C. Tom Taylor Treasurer Clyde Miles | „, rf R. B. Jones Secretary P. P. Miles J btewaras Hodge J. Hammons Chaplain D. C. Hopkins Tyler Past Masters R. B. Jones H. M. Wisdom W. H. Day J. S. Burks Ed. Askew D. C. McLean Albert G. Wilson Total, 49 members. Initiated—James P. Gimber, George Edward Lowery. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Charles William Zuber. Passed and Raised—G. W. Acklin, Obie Arch Hammons. Raised—Edwin Maxwell Rasbury, Dee Chillon Hopkins. Affiliated—Clyde C. McQueen, Milos P. Miller.

VINTON LODGE No. 364. Organized at Vinton, Calcasieu Parish, August 8th, 1915. Chartered February 8th 1916. Meets on the second* and fourth Wednesday. P. O. Box 176. Officers T. N. Garrison W. M. G. W. Covington S. D. A. M. Terrell S. W. Jno. A. Meloncon J. D. Jack Guillory J. W. Henry Duhon M C. M. J. Kaufman Treasurer R W. Wiggins 7 „. fl B. B. Blanchard Secretary Ray T. Miller } otewaras J. F. Reaney- Chaplain W. E. Williams Tyler Past Masters S. J. Welsh J. W. Williams J. B. Mouton A. H. Forman E. I. Kaufman R. L. Chesser J. F. Ellis J. B. Taylor S. W. Maxwell B. J. Blanchard S. L. Sweeney L. O. Campbell T. W. Rowe S. S. Ecker J. H. Langdon M. J. Kaufman M. L. Vincent F. C. Channell, Jr. D. C. Wells H. M. Lane Cecil E. Bergstedt J. F. Reaney Total, 99 members. Initiated—Wallace Clay Burleson. Passed—Evans LeBlanc. Raised—Jerry Walter French, Jack Guillory. Initiated and Passed—Edward Lenier, Albert Dorcey Finn. Initiated, Passed and Raised—John Albert Meloncon, Ray Thomas Miller, Robert Winfleld Wiggins. 296 EOSTEE OP LODGES

Died—Johnson A. Perry. Demitted—William Hobart Ray. Suspended, N. P. D.—Charles William Franklin, Emmet Vestes Love.

ATLANTA LODGE No. 366. Organized at Atlanta, Winn Parish, June 28th, 1913. Chartered Feb- ruary 6th, 1917. Stated meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. Charter Surrendered February 3, 1941.

IDEAL LODGE No. 367. Chartered February 6th, 1917. Organized under Dispensation May 11th, 1916. New Orleans, Parish of Orleans. Meets second and fourth Fridays in each month.

Officers Albert H. Long.. W. M. C. L. Rowbotham S. D. Ottoj F. Beckemeyer S. W. R. D. Stuart J. D. Ernest Beckemeyer J. W. A. J. Peterson M. C. C. A. Palmer (P.M.) Treasurer J. C. Heausler ) G. G. Jaquet (P.M.) Secretary L. J. Peterson J Stewards Chas. N. Burgdorf Chaplain Fred. C. Vaeth (P.M.) Tyler....

Past Masters John A. Davilla, Jr. John C. Heausler C. A. McConchie Roy E. Bodet Joseph B. David Karl M. Rahm, Jr. Frank R. Lutenbacher Henry Kerth Erwin C. David J. Paul Rooker George O. Briant William C. Creevy Lawrence N. Hubert John F. Auderer Frederick C. Vaeth Clarence A. Palmer Gustav G. Jaquet Charles N. Burgdorf Total, 83 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Louis J. Peterson. Reinstated—Westley F. Hastings. Died—Martin J. Gillman, Robert Ferguson. Suspended, N. P. D.—Chester A. Thomas, Westley L. F. Hastings, Charles Heinz, Edward F. Holtzman, Eloise V. Huckleberry, Joseph L. Hutchinson, Raymond M. Ayers, Bernard A. Benson, Louis A. Pompaneau. EOSTER OF LODGES 297

GALILEO-MAZZINI LODGE No. 368. Organized at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, April 26th 1917. Chartered February 6th 1918. Meets second and fourth Thursdays in each month. Officers Angelo Lopresto W. M. A. Pappalardo J. D. Salvatore Papa. S. W. Luke Cutrera M. E. George V. Virgets J. W. Philip Cusumano M. C. Frank Guiffre Treasurer Vincent LaNasa \ qt , Gennaro Pesce Secretary Robert Sighinolfi \ oiewaras Joseph Puglia Chaplain Mickele Diosini I. G. Anthony Cascio S. D. Frank Sciaeca Tyler Past Masters Louis J. Pizzolato A. E. Schiro Joseph Puglia Francesco Giuffre Vincenzo LaNasa Albert Pappalardo Theo. Cotonio G. Pesce Philip Cusumano P. Terranova Geo. J. Puglia Frank Sciaeca K. Sighinolfi Michel Diosini Total, 44 members. Initiated and Passed—Joseph Papa, Harold Wendling. Reinstated—Lorenzo Carbone, Gaetano Montana, Luke Cutrera, Joseph E. Anzalone, Filippo Accardo, Nick Verdina. Died—Rosario Pecoraro (P.M.) Demitted—Joseph Gallo (P.M.)

FOUR RIVERS LODGE No. 369. Chartered February 5th 1918. Jonesville, Catahoula Parish, Louisi- ana. Stated meetings on the first and third Thursdays in each month. . Officers •George W. Davis W. M. D. E. Brown S. D. Walter Enete, Sr S. W. R. B. Fritz J. D. E. Young, Jr J. W. W. C. Brown, Jr M. C. James Kirby, Jr Treasurer A. M. Webber 1 q+OTtra-iia F. H. Shiel Secretary R. W. Bennett J stewards R. E. Webber Chaplain C. E. Enete .....Tyler Past Masters T. W. Parish, Sr. D. E. Brown Lewis C. Spencer W. L. Enete, Sr. R. B. Fritz L. M. Neal Ernest Young, Jr. R. E. Webber Fred H. Shiel Tal C. Gibson W. C. Brown, Jr. George W. Davis Total, 41 members. Died—T. J. Wilson. Suspended, N. P. D.—Robert F. Breithaupt, E. B. Carraway, R. M. Cotton, E. W. Dayton, Jr., J. P. Durham, M. I. Dowdy, W. W. LeTissier, L. R. Lazarus, C. S. Peyton, Reecie Tolar, W. D. Williams, W. W. Wright, John A. Wurster. 298 ROSTER OF LODGES

CROWVlLLE LODGE No. 370.

At Crowville, Parish of Franklin, Louisiana. Instituted under dispensation April 6th, 1917. Chartered February 6th, 1918. Meets on the first and third Saturdays in each month. Route 4, Box 14, Winnsboro, La.

Officers B. B. Faulk W. M. E. L. WJalters S. D. J. L. Parker S. W. Jake Neatherland J. D. J. P. Sills J. W. J. L. Busby M. C. R. D. Harper Treasurer J. H. Neatherland ) gtewards J. W. Byrd Secretary W. L. Richardson { stewards C. W. Flowers Chaplain M. H. Riser Tyler Past Masters A. T. Riser W. A. Pylant Herman Neatherland W. I. Hair, Jr. B. Nichols W. O. Busby Charley Richardson M. H. Riser Total, 59 members. Initiated—Charlie J. Gordy. Affiliated—Walter L. Richardson. Reinstated—I. H. Riser, D. S. McCarty, W. J. McCartney, David Solomon, L. S. Tarry. Died—A. H. Harper. Dropped—E. C. Brimberry. Suspended, N. P. D.—I. H. Riser, J. A. Richardson, R. E. Weeks.

BATON ROUGE LODGE No. 372. Organized March 13th, 1918. Chartered February 4th 1919. P. O. Box 2025. Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge. Meets first and third Mondays.

Officers Roy L. Berry W. M. Guy L. Russell S. D. Werner H. Eilers S. W. Henry E. DuFour J. D. Clarence A. Fortenberry J. W. Jess Johnson M. C. Joseph M. Shanahan Treasurer Joe T. Ray ) tj4.._r__ja Milton V. Robbins... Secretary James A. Pritzen j stewards J. Henry Bowden Chaplain Angus B. Burch Tyler Past Masters Morris Marx Gay G. Martin Jas. Ottis White Charles F. A. Brown Edgar A. Sower J. Clyde Peaxce Herbert S. Benjamin *Jas. D. Doyle Jos. M. Shanahan Warreni O. Watson *Felix Schmullen William L. Ferguson Bennett H. Farrier Milton V. Robbins Ray P. Forrest Clarence J. Huguet Byron R. Kantrow "Affiliation. Total, 203 members. ROSTER OF LODGES 299

Initiated, Passed and Raised—Marshall C. Paine. Affiliated—Ford H. Longsdorf, William F. McCain, Elmer S. Wood. Reinstated—Arthur L. Paine, Goode Smith, Arthur G. Monette. Died—Gustaph Braun, Earl A. Price, D. Lamar Dixon, Henry C. McCall, William P. Welch. Demitted—Arthur G. Monette, Thomas E. Quick, David Alvin Martin. Suspended, N . P. D.—Victor M. Coates, Harry LeBlanc, John M. Root, Arthur N. Materis Expelled, U. M. C.—George A. Caldwell.

LEVEL LODGE No. 373. Organized April 22d, 1918. Chartered February 4th 1919. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Meets first and third Mondays.

Officers Jacob C. Modenbach W. M. L. O. Martiny S. D. H. I. Habighorst S. W. T. F. Lonergan J. D. Nick Gentilich J. W. Geo. T. Sheehan M. C. J. F. Peytral, Jr Treasurer E. J. Kennedy 1 „, . J. L. Rasch Secretary I. J. King j &lewarQS A. J. Faneca Chaplain Geo. C. Eckert Tyler

Past Masters J. H. Stafford F. E. Salzer U. A. Pfefferle Paul B. Habans Chas. J. Baggese Robt. Powers, Jr. Carl A. Thorpe O. C. Geisinger Henry N. Hezeau Jules F. Peytral, Jr. L. S. Modenbach, A. J. Sullivan Jules F. Peytral, Sr. F. C. Schaefer W. H. Hindson T. D. Manuel W. F. Sterns M. M. Magee Victor J. Peytral H. R. Wakefield A. J. Faneca Total, 132 members. Initiated—Roy Paul Gauthreaux. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Jarreau Lee Quinn, Ivy Joseph King1, Henry Austin Williams, Louis George Agnelly. Passed and Raised—Hugh Rufus Keen. Raised—Malthus Fitchulee Pugh. Died—Henry Isiah Pepper, John Mansell Parks (P.M.) Frank Romer, John Gentilich. Demitted—Athel Guy Watkins. Suspended, N. P. D.—Matthew J. Bilich, Roland Eugene Brown, William Roy Davis, James Blanchard Girlinghouse, Martin B. Helm, Herbert Henry Herr, August William Lang, Adolph Joseph Mura, Baker Fred Posey, Burdette A. Russ, Joseph Delap Rabb, Louis Jacob Wilson, Reginald Charles Yates. 300 KOSTER OF LODGES

IONIC LODGE No. 374. Organized April 26th, 1918. Chartered February 4th, 1919. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Meets second and fourth Mondays. Officers James R. Landers W. M. James C. Wright S. D. Charles H. Potier S. W. Chester F. Wheeler J. D. Adolph A. Cantelli J. W. Arthur S. llotte M. C. Estes W. McKinney..-.Treasurer Geo. W. Scroggins....) Irvin C. Briel Secretary J. Foret } Stewards Paul L. Muller Chaplain J. W. Dubuc Tyler Past Masters J. M. Montagnet J. W. Dubuc Sidney B. Stroety F. J. Polrter Salvador Ferrara Albert N. Miranda William B. Gohman John E. Barrios Wallace J. Moll Irvin C. Brie] Simon N. Therlot Edward M. Perelli Estes W. McKinney M. T. Dueros Frank Knaps David B. Glossop R. J. Briel Paul L. Muller L. E. Bouchereau Total, 136 members. Initiated and Passed—John A. Stevenson. Initiated, Passed and Raised—George W. Scroggins. Affiliated—Arthur Clyde Fix. Reinstated—Leo P. Despaux, Charles- A. Haase, Frank Knaps (P.M.), John T. Schoemberger, Paul P. Poissenot. Died—Edward Blust, Henry William Torlage (P.M.) Demitted—Theodore G. Wartberg. Dropped—Johannes Henry Soetmulder, William C. McGaughey.

TRINITY LODGE No. 375. Organized April 29th, 1918. Chartered February 4th, 1919. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Meets second and fourth Mondays. Officers Julius H. Mjeyer W. M. Morman E. Tharp S. D. Earl J. Bourgeois..... S. W. M. H. Cassreino J. D. Chas. W. Spencer J. W. Jas. W. Spencer M. C. B. Roy Austin ....Treasurer Jesse L. Fettis 1 ^towards A. B. Davis Secretary Louis R. Hoover j Blewaras E. C. Bernius Chaplain C. W. Groff Tyler (not a member.) Past Masters Albert B. Davis Robert T. Burwell Albert A. Robbert Louis R. Hoover George H. Nies Hy. C. Chamberlain Alcide J. Guesnon Eliphlet Roy Austin Benj. W. Lauck, Jr. Ernest E. Sykes, M. Vance Higbee Harry H. Finney P.G.M. Jesse L. Fettis Earl J. Jones Carter B. Wilkinson Elvin C. Bernius Total, 38 members. EOSTBR OF LODGES 301

Initiated—Guy Edwin Nesbit. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Milton H. Cassreino, Norman Edwin. Tharp. Passed and Raised—Charles Woodburn Spencer. Died—William Pierce O'Neal. Suspended, N. P. D.—Marion Mayers Winkler.

ALBERT PIKE LODGE No. 376. Organized June 26th, 1918. Chartered February 4th, 1919. Masonic Temple, New Orleans. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays. Officers Albert M. Godchaux W. M. Thos. E. Gannett M. C. Fred E. Guedry S. W. H. J. Krummel S. D. John A. Canal J. W. Millard L. Bland J. D. Fred Perkins Treasurer Chas. A. Bauer Inner Guard Fred I. Meyers.... Secretary Gebhard Krumm | „, . Harry Haas, Sr Orator Anthony Russo ] bt;ewarcls Louis S. Levy -M. E. Alex E. Maier Tyler (not a member) Past Masters David Ettinger Fred Perkins Niles P. Evans Claude D. Corey Aubrey F. Murray Louis S. Levy Fred I. Meyers Vincent R. Redmond Martin Willis Milton W. Boylan, Clifford A. King, Jr. Thomas E. Gannett P. G. M. Don C. Ryan Harry Haas, Sr. Louis B. Router Total, 51 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Charles August Bauer. Died—Benjamin H. Stern, Clarence E. Fettis, Henry Lazarus, Fred R. Liggett. Demitted—Friend W. Gleason.

KISATCHIE UNION LODGE No. 379. Organized at Kisatchie, Parish of Natchitoches, May 4th, 1919. Chartered February 3d, 1920. Mee$s third Saturday in each month. P. O. Route 4, Box 52, Leesville, La. Officers W. A. Grant ,. W. M. W. S. Dowden S. D; Ivy Dowden S; W. E. P. Sylvest J. D. J. E. Kile J. W. Walter C. Blackwell M. C. John H. Ford Treasurer W. R. Dowden ) Qt . H. A. Fisher Secretary W. F. Dowden J aiewaras G. T. Simmons Chaplain J. C. Burleson Tyler Past Masters G. F. Tarver J. E. Kile W. A. Grant. Total, 16 members. 302 ROSTER OF LODGES

Reinstated—B. B. Bales, W. T. Boyter, B. P. Hays, J. T. Beasley, G. T. Simmons, J. K. Kile (P.M.), M. M. Craft, E. B. Sylvest. Suspended, N. P. D.—B. B. Bales, W. R. Bell, W. T. Boyter, M. M. Craft, J. D. Bush, J. E. McQuaig (P.M.)

W. H. BOOTH LODGE No. 380. Organized at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, June 4th, 1919. Chartered February 3d, 1920. Meets on the first and third Wednes- days in each month. P. O. Box 585. Officers W. C. Crockett W. M. D. A. Herndon, Jr S. D. Thos. H. Heara S. W. C. E. Mounce J. D. C. L. Andrews, Jr J. W. V. S. Nelson M. C. W. P. Shehee Treasurer R. M. Walford, Jr ) _. . W. A. MeLees (P.M.)....Secretary W. R. Hatcher ] btowaras G. R. Keller (P.M.) Chaplain Henry B. Oden Tyler (Not a member) Past Masters W. C. Taylor J. R. Morrow C. J. Hale W. A. McLees F. S. Johnson H. J. Hanlon C. A. Shehee W. G. Kelley . A. G. Nusser T. E. Schermerhorn Thorn. Wemple Paul A. Martin H. N. Hearn G. R. Keller. J. M. Ivy H. L. Hargua W. T. Whitlatch L. C. Webb O. M. Hay Total, 228 members. Initiated—Ben D. Brumfleld, Dwight Leonard Laughlin, George Colquitt Harper, John Elbert Stack, Jr., William Payton Pearce, Kirk Dyson, Leonidas L. Stephenson. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Fred Roland Carr, Thomas Curtis Nelson, John William Howard, Ray Gaudin, Walter Jefferson Huntley, Kenneth Clark Hapney, Woodrow Fenton Winterrowd, Woodrow Max Johnson. Passed and Raised—Theron Ward Porter. Raised—Andrew Johnson Pearce, Nick D. Lorant. Affiliated—William Freeman Schroeter, Luther Stewart Bryan, Samuel P. Love. Reinstated — Rodney Weir, John Robert Jeter, Russell Young Ross, W. C. Mitchell. Died—John B. Mason, Eugene A. Conway, William E'chols Thorn (P.M.), J. D. Hilton, B. M. Philips (P.M.), Herbert B. Allen. Demitted—George Barney Blair, M. O. Benedict, Robert Leland Barnes. Suspended, N. P. D.—H. F. Abernethy, J. G. Addington, O. E. Barron, R. L. Brister, S. E. Cole, O. L. Crain, J. L. Creed, J. E. Downs, D. W. Deupree, Jr., C. L. Dorrity, B. F. Dudley, Jr., F. A. Ely, L. S. Frierson, Jr., A. D. Moore, L. D. Miller, J. M. Owens, W. F. Peyton, N. G. Preston, R. L. Rogers, G. D. Rushing, W. F. Schroeter, P. E. Sumner, S. B. Short, H. A. Thurmond, B. J. Wheless, W. E. Wheless, Jr., C. P. Weeks. ROSTER OF LODGES 303

CLARKS LODGE No. 382. Organized at Clarks, Parish of Caldwell, July 26th, 1919. Chartered February 3d, 1920. Meets second and fourth Saturdays in each month. Post Office Address of Secretary: Clarks. P. O. Box 86.

Officers T. B. Skirvin W. M. Willie Kirk S. D. G. D. Braddock S. W. Wilson Rogillo J. D. E. L. Harveston J. W. W. B. Perkins M. C. L. L. Jackson Treasurer Z. L. Buffington ) Qt , D. G. Bradford Secretary W. B. Cook f Biewaras M. D. Ballard Chaplain Reed Morris Tyler

Past Masters •, T. E. Skirvin John Parker Z. L. Buffington W. B. Cook O. R. Ferree J. J. McDonald L. A. Moore Troy Wilson Alvin W. Grant Total, 71 members. Initiated—W. R. Talliferro. Initiated, Passed and Raised—C. C. Bradford, Reed Morris. Affiliated—Conrad Roberts. Reinstated—W. J. Gullidge, A. D. Gobble. Suspended, N. P. D.—Lee McGlothian, W. F. Depriest, C. E. Lafferty, Thos. Owens.

GRAHAM SURGHNOR LODGE No. 383. Organized July 28th , 1919. Chartered February 3d, 1920. The Stated Communications are held at Monroe, Parish of Ouachita, on the second and fourth Wednesday in each month. P. O. Box 228. Officers Forest V. Clay W. M. John R. Humble S. D. Frank May S. W. Russell G. Ray J. D. O. J. Smith J. W. John R. White M. C. JOB. S. Washburn Treasurer Joseph Kusin 1 Henry Haas Secretary O. H. Gilliland } Otto E. Passman „ Chaplain Fred Speakman Tyler (Not a member.) Past Masters T. W. Ware C. C. North W. G. Banister W. J. Bynum, Jr. Harry Ulricb Joseph H. Pankey Henry Haas Jacob Haas John E. Hay J. C. Liner Guy B. Gannaway Otto E. Passman B. M. McKoin Roy Q. Cole Total, 116 members. 304 ROSTEK OF LODGES

Initiated—John S. Fox, Edward Taylor Heard, Harold B. McNemar. Initiated and Passed—George Olen Breece. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Russell George Ray, Oliver Henry Gilliland, Henry Marks Long. Passed and Raised—David A. Moore, John P. McCarthy. Raised—Pulaski Moore Hinton. Affiliated—Thomas R. Easterling, Merl Lee Padgett. Reinstated—John R. Humble, Bush M. Jackson, Sam R. Newsome. Died—J. B. Mattison, Ambrose Theo. Bond, Samuel Kaplan. Demitted—Benjamin Jaffe. Suspended, N. P. D.—Sodus A. Collins, Jacob S. Garelick, Robert "William Germany, (P.M.), Joseph R. Goyne, Floyd Jackson Radford, James Earl Harvey.

MARTIN McCLANAHAN LODGE No. 384.

Organized at Bossier City, Parish of Bossier, on August 7th, 1919. Chartered February 15th, 1921. Meets on the second and fourth Mondays in each month. Address of Sec- retary: 525 Delhi St., BosBler City.

Officers Leon Fortson -W. M. H. S. Jacks S. D. Wm. C. Blue S. W. H. L. Fuller J. D. Paul W. Spears J. W. J. H. Kyzar M. C. Tom Hickman Treasurer H. S. Reeves j q4.awn_,i- R. C. Huff Secretary Joe G. Bass j olewaraB Robt. A. Smith Chaplain John G. Robertson Tyler Past Masters Tom Hickman N. B. Kelly Robt. A. Smith C. E. Heflin R. C. Huff Harvey N. Finger W. W. Heflin Wm. Ben. Williams Odra A. Teekell Chas. E. Friend W. Alvin Gandy Total, 77 members. Initiated—David Ward Creed. Initiated and Passed—Harold Cliff Goins. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Samuel L. Burris, Joe Graves Bass, John Gustave Robinson, John Carroll Bockman, James. Monroe Chastain, Jr., Dalton Dewitt McAlexander. Passed and Raised—Edward Eugene Lossett. Affiliated—Henry S. Jacks. Died—Algie Ester McLaurin (P.M.) Demitted—Gustave John Robinson, Everett James Mays, Carl Lafayette Brewster (P.M.) Dropped—Ben Frank Harrison, Howard John LeBlanc. ROSTER OF LODGES 305

MIDWAY LODGE No. 385.

Organized at Dodson, Parish of Winn, September 20th, 1919. Meets Saturday before second Sunday in each month. Chartered February 15th, 1921. Address of Secretary: Sikes, La., Star Route.

Officers S. J. Pepper.. W. M. J. E. Walker S. D. N. R. Hammett. S. W. J. J. Reed J. D. T. N. Holsomback J. W. E. W. Cheshire M. C. H. L. Young Treasurer 7 ateward8 J. O. Young Secretary \ btewaras E. H. Gentry Chaplain J. O. Smith Tyler Past Masters S. J. Pepper J. E. Walker N. R. Hammett Total, 17 members. Suspended—H. E. Dark.

TROWEL LODGE No. 386.

Organized at New Orleans, April 26th, 1920. Chartered February 15th, 1921. Meets on the second and fourth Fridays in each month.

Officers William D. Wills W. M. Joseph Sutter S. D. John D. Lawless S. W. Eugene Canal J. D. Louis Dulitz J. W. James M. Mullinax M. C. A. M. Let'eve, Jr Treasurer R. D. Dillon ] L. P. Youngblood ....Secretary Louis C. Spear [ Stewards John H. Earles Chaplain Isaac A. Meyer J D. L. Jamieson Tyler

Past Masters David L. Jamieson J. O. Mauffray R. D. Dillon Antoine M. Lefeve, Jr. Stanley J. Rosenthal John D. Lawless Wm. G. Oliphant Glyce L. Barbin John H. Earles J. Alf Rousseau Fred L. Hoffman J. R. O'Connor William D. Wills Total, 69 members. Initiated—Joseph August Ritter. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Nathan Phillips. Died—Altamont James Darby. Demitted—Fred R. Meade (P.M.), Hugh J. Lilly. 306 BOSTEK OF LODGES

CRESCENT CITY LODGE No. 387. Instituted at New Orleans, Masonic Temple, April 23, 1920. Chartered February 15, 1921. Meets on the second and fourth Thursday in each month.

Officers Leon J. Bentin W. M. W. H. Williams J. D. James H. Moreland S. W. O. W. Luker M. C. Keim E. Miller J. W. Harry; Friedman ) John R. Ray Treasurer P. E. Rooney [ Stewards Leander C. Miller Secretary Geo. Schrimpff J George Knight Chaplain W. H. Washington Tyler Ardie Tucker S. D. (Not a member) Past Masters Richard B. Ferguson S. A. Singer T. J. Campbell Frank Heinberger Frank M. Levy George Knight D. M. Campbell N. D. O'Neal Leander C. Miller J. T. Sehuman Arthur G. Hill Total, 44 members. Affiliated—Otis Wingo Luker, Wimberly T. Dillard. Reinstated—Stewart A. Mclvor. Died—Alexander W. Jameison. Demitted—Louis J. Schilling (P.M.), Richard O. Lile (P.M.) Suspended, N. P. D.—Robert M. Morgan, George W. Grossner, Percy A. Jordan (P.M.), Jesse N. Perret, Archibald G. Stewart.

W. M. BAKER LODGE No. 388. Organized at Mangham, Parish of Richland, May 2, 1920. Chartered February 15, 1921. Meets on the first and third Tuesday in each month. Officers J. H. Brunson W. M. J. E. Ellington S. D. A. J. Traweek S. W. E. F. Reeves J. D. M. D. Pee J. W. L. L. McConnell M. C. D. B. McKay Treasurer A. B. Beardslee )

JACQUES DeMOLAY LODGE No. 389. Organized at New Orleans, Masonic Temple, May 17, 1920. Chartered February 15, 1921. Meets first and third Mondays in each month. Officers Herbert W. Marks W. M. Alphonse G. Chaussier S. D. Jos. L. Pizzolato S. W. Wm. W. Welman J. D. Paul G. Tomlinson J. W. Henry Mouton M. C. A. J. Faust (P.M.) Treasurer Jack Santos' ) af-_,„ H W. A. White, Jr. (P.M.) ..Secretary Ivy Lahdry f biewaras Alfred F. Hanson Chaplain C. G. Hollifleld Tyler Past Masters D. A. Neuhauser Louis G. Miramon Jeff W. Sutton John W. Huggett Edward W. Hart, Jr. James D. Bradley Jos. M. Tully Harold G. Faust J. A. Villasana R. K. Longino William A. White, Jr. Edw. L. Mottashed Chas. F. Richard August J. Faust Alfred F. Hanson Wm. F. Loan Total, 84 members. Reinstated—Charles St. John Lumbley, Edward J. Filleul, Arthur H. Willoughby. Demitted—Arthur H. Willoughby, Charles St. John Lumbley. Dropped—Robert Charles Plotz. Suspended, N. P. D.—Jules Kaul, James Henly Myers, Robert James McKee.

FERRIDAY LODGE No. 390. Instituted at Ferriday, Parish of Concordia, on May 30, 1920. Chartered February 16th, 1921. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at Ferriday, La. Officers W. L. Thompson W. M. M. N. Westbrook S. D. Louis B. Jones S. W. A. Curtis Burnette J. D. K. T. Walts J. W. Henry Daniels M. C. J. E. Triplett Treasurer J. D. King ) stewards P. H. Farmer Secretary Hugh A. Bateman.... j »lewaras J. L. Deprato Chaplain W. W. Hampton Tyler Past Masters John L. Deprato A. G. Foster M. N. Westbrook W. B. French M. M. Perkins, Sr. P. H. Farmer R. D. Colter L. H. Young D. B. Mitchell Total, 71 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Richard Porter. Passed and Raised—Alonzo Curtis Burnette, John D. King. Raised—Hugh A. Bateman, Francis Leo Young. Affiliated—E. N. Howard, J. T. Jacobs. Reinstated—Will Eiseman, A. K. Murphy. Demitted—Oscar J. Daniels. Suspended, N. P. D.—H. Frank Brooks. 308 KOSTER OP LODGES

PAUL M. SCHNEIDAU LODGE No. 391. Organized at New Orleans, Masonic Temple, July 12, 1920. Meets on the second and fourth Fridays in each month. Chartered February 15, 1921.

Officers S. A. Mandella, Jr W. M. S. B. Christensen S. D. B. J. Falcon ; S. W. Geo. A. Welman J. D. Andrew J. Miller J. W. L. G. Morris I. G. H. N. Gastrock Treasurer J. M. Trenchard Orator Chas. D. Bornwasser Secretary E. W. Hartmann (P.M.)..Almoner P. W. Nungesser M. E. Walter J. Staba ) Val F. Lotz M. C. Jos. Simoneaux j Fabre Walker Tyler

Past Masters Wm. L. Fellrath J. Chris Nungesser Elmer Kelly John D. Ryan (P. G. M.) Geo. A. Hillery Jos. G. Hartmann Charming Stowell Chas. W. Kehl Hy. J. Niemann Frank Graff R. Gordon Smith E. Wm. Hartmann L. A. Heroy J. Milton Trenchard B. M. Lombard Total, 79 members. Passed and Raised—Franklin Charles Hardie. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Joseph Oscar Earp, Francis Sterling Rutledge, Frank Mason Bruce.

SALINE LODGE No. 392. Organized at Saline, Bienville Parish, February 15, 1921. Charter forfeited February 2, 1932 and restored April 27, 1935. Meets first and third Friday in each month. Officers B. B. Watts W. M. B. E. Riddle S. D. E. A. Payton S. W. L. F. Scott J. D. D. E. Caskey J. W. C. D. Watts M. C. W. D. Hennigan Treasurer G. E. Rogers 7 atttma-a<. W. E. Rogers Secretary B. W. Payton J stewards H. E. Sudduth Chaplain G. W. Cheatwood Tyler

Past Masters F. B. Field B. B. Watts D. B. Caldwell. Total, 22 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Melvin D. Cook. Reinstated—L. L. Frey, Jr. KOSTEB OF LODGES 309

EUCLID LODGE No. 394. Organized at New Orleans, November 17, 1920. Chartered February 15, 1921. Meets on the second and fourth Thursdays in each month. Officers Roger E. Hutchinson W. M. Harland G. Ritchie S. D. Adolph Engel, Sr S. W. Leonard C. Ramon J. D. Frederick K. Wilson J. W. Joseph Baio M. C. Emile W. Lochte Treasurer William. J. Harmann..) q*owar,i Edw. M. Blanchard Secretary Peter A. Conravey.... J »«»warus Charles P. Voebel Chaplain L. Eschenbrenner Tyler

Past Masters Harry L. Swift L. N. Langston Ellis E. Jordy Rodney D. Adams A. P. Hardy Geo. L. Luft Paul Roland Weber Harold Giese Chas. L. E. Salathe Geo. O. Laborde E. L. Fithian Ralph B. Freeman Chas. H. Jones C. F. Rayner William J. Harmann Peter A. Conravey Charles P. Voebel Total, 189 members. Passed and Raised—Harry Fotiades, Max Fabricant. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Ralph C. Hinkel. Reinstated—J. Von H. Muller. Died—Modoc H. Rykoski, George H. McKeune. Dropped—Michael Bolovinos. Suspended, N. P. D.—Emile Illg, Netterville L. Moseley, Henry D. Pflug, Clifford L. Obiol.

FORUM LODGE No. 395. Instituted at New Orleans, Masonic Temple June 24. 1920. Meets on the second and fourth Thursdays in each month. Chartered February 7th, 1922. Officers John Jurovich W. M. W. C. Stall S. D. Henry J. Eberhardt S. W. Peter J. Moran J. D. Henry L. Hanhart J. W. Alexander T. Wright M. C. Joseph B. Lala Treasurer A. A. Nesanovich1 Marion C. Chambers Secretary J. E. McGregor, Jr. . i Stewards Geo. I. Weathersby Chaplain Ferd Von Behren, Jr^. Tyler Past Masters Henry A. Bauer . Ferd. Von Behren, Jr. Marshall C. Strait John Jurovich Numa P. Himbert Martin M. Sorensen M. C. Chambers Henry L. Hanhart Alex T. Wright H. J. Eberhardt H. J. Becnel Joseph B. Lala E. H. Roeder W. A. Jenkins Geo. I. Weathersby Total, 83 members. Initiated and Passed—Walter Louis Dunn. Died—John Kranz Strobel, John Kraft. Demitted—Elliot S. Phillips. Dropped—Kosmos Bokios. Suspended N. P. D.—Edward Henry Daray. 310 HOSTBE OF LODGES

JOHN F. PURDY LODGE No. 396.

Instituted at New Orleans, Masonic Temple, October 8, 1920. Meats second and fourth Wednesdays in each month. Chartered February 7, 1922.

Officers Vmcent Graffagnini W. M. Milton Weinberger J. D. Harry Nowalsky S. W. Fred Earhart M. C. Edw. J. Belsom, Jr J. W. E. J. Dupuy ") Rene I. Salomon Treasurer Isidore Smith [• Stewards Sam B. Dryfuse Secretary Simon Rosenberg .... J Herman Rosenberg Chaplain Emile B. Block Tyler G. Howard Amann S. D.

Past Masters Samuel S. Victor Rene I. Salomon Adolph Stiebel. Harry Rittenberg A. Melville Wolfson Edgar Steiner. Garland W. Middleton A. Robt. Rittenberg Frederick Parker Chas. L. Rittenberg J. T. Heyden Jos. E. Miller Leon H. Jacobs Meyer Glazer Herman Rosenberg Total, 87 members. Initiated—Morris A. Green, Paul Robinowitz. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Cyril A. Flake, Simon Rosenberg1. Affiliated—Joseph Miller (P.M.) Reinstated—Jake Seelig. Demitted—John E. Dillard, Meyer Kolton. Suspended, N. P. D.—Holman L. Michaelis, William H. Polders, Earl J. F. Stein.

ORLEANS LODGE No. 397.

Organized at New Orleans, Parish of Orleans, March 3rd, 1921. Chartered February 7th, 1922. Meets on first and third Thursdays in each month.

Officers Lucas Nebel W. M. Wm. A. Barth J. D. Herbert, C. Fisher S. W. Alexander E. Hayes M. C. John J. Hennessey J. W. Geo. A. Nami, Jr ] Wm. Maier Treasurer Harold C. Breeding.... I qfowar/,(. Harry M. Elliott Secretary Leon H. Bruns [ elewaras Frank J. Dalferes Chaplain Sam R. iFalati J Isaac Pailet S. D. Wm. Ziegler Tyler ROSTER OF LODGES 311

Past Masters Harry M. Elliott George Batrous Ferdinand L. Hoppe Robt. P. L. Tete Chas. M. Banister Freeman A. Ballard. Jos. C. Frederic Harold C. Breeding. Walter M. Sanders, Jr. Geo. A. Nami, Jr. Louis J. Martinez Morris F. Migliarrio Wm. Dangerfield. Edwin F. Shannon Frank J. Dalferes William Maier Total, 100 members. Passed—Rene Boudreaux. Died—Martin Fuchs. Suspended, N. P. D.—Michael J. Arata, Wallace Falkner, John M. Looney, Julius Kimble.

ALEXANDRIA LODGE No. 398. Organized at Alexandria, Parish of Rapides, on March 9, 1921. Meets on the first and third Tuesdays in each month. Chartered February 7th, 1922. Address of Secretary: P. O. Box 24, Alexandria, La. Officers F. N. Texada W. M. E. E. Gunter. S. D. H. J. Baudry S. W. Leonard Levy, J. D. Moses Attrep J. W. B. F. Brattori M. C. T. F, Adams Treasurer M. L. Schwartzberg.. 1 W. W. Hyde Secretary M. A. Levy 5 J. N. Fomby Chaplain P. E. Guinn Tyler

Past Masters W. J. Clover O. R. Westbrook P. E. Guinn. C. P. Derveloy H. H. Faust M. L. Schwartzberg. W. B. Harp J. L. Broadwell J. N. Fomby W. W. Hyde C. B. Riffle *A. S. Farr J. M. Waddell M. A. Levy *E. G. Pugh * Affiliates. H. B. Smith Total, 69 members. Initiated—William H. Lambdin. Initiated and Passed—Robert Martin, William A. Watson. Initiated, Passed and Raised—B. F. Bratton, Leonard Levy. Affiliated—Ernest E. Gunter. Reinstated—T. Raymond Lewis, Thos. C. Duck, Joe R. Carnes. Died—Claud G. Barrios, Wm. B. Sauls. Demitted—John C. Gulick. Dropped—Frank L. Garza. Suspended, N. P. D.—Isaac L. Raley, Wm. E. Riffle. 312 ROSTEE OF LODGES

CAPITOL LODGE No. 399. Organized at Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, on March 9th, 1921. Meets on the second and fourth Fridays in each month. Chartered February 7th, 1922. P. O. Box 785, Baton Rouge, La. Officers John Wall Felps W. M. Clement Schwab S. D. Herman E. Conerly S. W. Claud Evans ...:. J. D. Oscar K. Mayo J. W. Alto H. Casanova M. C. Abner W. Causey Treasurer Sidney W. Day 1 „ m^ Thos. W. Sharp Secretary L. L. Hennigan | otBW<"ua Allen X Hawsey Chaplain Lewis N. Day Tyler

Past Masters Harry Johnston J. S. White Maurice Bahm L. I. Tyler J. E. Sobers Robert B. Nettles H. Hogeman A. W. Causey J. B. Higginbotham G. D. Brannon M. M. Lanius Eddie G. McGehee J. A. Busse C. C. Lacour *John E. Coxe •Affiliate. Allen J. Hawsey Total, 145 members. Initiated—Raymond Davis Price. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Richard Tillery McCraine, Sidney Douglas Cowart, Earl Horton, Loyd D. Phillips. Raised—Charley Saxon. Affiliated—Lynthus Lleuelyn Hennigan, Lemuel Earl Hawsey, George Rodney Foss, Thomas Anse Magee, William August Haas, David Alvin Martin. Reinstated—Marion Martin, William Rundell Redfield, Ollie G. •Carter. Suspended, N. P. D.—Cecil Joseph Bell, Stewart Anthony Bichet, Barney Leonard Calvit, Traiton Columbus Dupuy, Albert Franklin McKay, Alfred Chambers Pickett, John Robert Redden.

CALCASIEU LODGE No. 400.

Organized at Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, on March 11th, 1921. Meets on the second and fourth Thursday in each month. Chartered February 7th, 1922. P. O. Address of Secretary, Lake Charles, La. P. O. Box 380. Officers Howland A. Preis .W. M. J. B. Holloman S. D. Jules Reinauer S. W. A. L. Williams J. D. Win. V. Carmen J. W. C. L. Bodin, Jr M. C. Dan B. Harmon (P.M.)..Treasurer J. C. Chitwood ) ,,, , T. P. Blackwell (P.M.^.Secretary C. C. Hightower f stewaras JPaul Quilty (P.M.) Chaplain C. C. Mertz _Tyler EOSTEK OF LODGES 313

Past Masters Paul Quilty C. J. Wehrt Robert P. Howell. Edwin F. Gayle, P.G.M. A. S. King ""Turner P. Blackwell D. B. Harmon Roy P. Smith C. E. Mattocks. •Frank A. Smith Winsor P. Trotter Clarence L. Shaddock W. S. Streater W. Lawrence Smith •Affiliation. Total, 108 members.

Initiated—Charlie Ervine Shaw, Woodrow W. Fitzgerald, Murray L. Johnson, William A. Dayton. Initiated and Passed—Louis V. Manning, Jr., Omer A. Delord. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Gilbert Hebert, Herbert A. Miller, John C. Chitwood, Charles C. Hightower, Edward Darby. Passed and Raised—Austin F. Akin, Jay R. Baker. Raised—Edwin Miles, Eugene Query. Affiliated—Ben C. Sheppard, Thomas V. Herndon, Arthur L. "Williams. Demitted—Harry Joseph Chavanne. Dropped—Ezra R. Price. Suspended, N. P. D.—Albert Ellis Anderson, John Clyde Crow, Robert G. Lamkin, William H. Leake (P.M.), John Horace Lyons, Harry Edward Watson.

NEW RIVER LODGE No. 402. Organized at Gonzales, Parish of Ascension, April 10th, 1921. Meets on the second and Fourth Saturdays in each month. Chartered February 7th, 1922. P. O. Address of Secretary, Gonzales, La. Officers Paul G. Wood..... W. M. John A. Stewart S. D. Ernest P. Daigle S. W. Noble T. Anderson J. D. William G. Fullen J. W. Henry R. Kinnison ..M. C. Myer Epstein Treasurer Earl O. Miller \ Louis J. Bourgeois Secretary Cecil T. Eccles j John B. Millet ; Chaplain Abraham Argrave Tyler Past Masters H. M. Picard Duncan Bell Sims E. Parker C. V. St. Amant Louis J. Bourgeois J. B. Millet J. D. Aymond Abraham Argrave Myer Epstein E. P. Daigle E. S. Kyes Karl A. Muller Total, 38 members. 314 ROSTER OF LODGES

Initiated—Elmer B. White, Ellis Jerome Marchand. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Earl Oliver Miller, Richard Pearl Butler. Passed and Raised—Floyd Crawford Moore. Affiliated—French Milton Jordan. Reinstated—John Flandin Mallette. Died—Eric W. St. Amant (P.M.), Harry L. Spurgeon (P.M.) Demitted—H. M. Wakefield. Dropped—James Dickinson Benton. Suspended, N. P. D.—Louis W. Brown, Chas. P. Schuh, Nolan M. Floyd.

CEDAR GROVE LODGE No. 403.

Organized at Cedar Grove, Parish of Oaddo, April 10th, 1921, Meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month. Char- tered February 7, 1922. P. O. Box 724, Cedar Grove Station, Shreveport, La.

Officers

Morris S. Lewis W. M. Luke Case S. D. Jas. A. Hendricks S. W. B. B. Gillaspie J. D. Wm. F. Pennington .....J. W. Guy C. Whittaker M. C. J. L. Fuller Treasurer Hercel N. Crow 1 E. M. Hargis Secretary John F. Shirley j C. C. Turnage Chaplain H. B. Whittaker Tyler

Past Masters

D. K. Henderson J. R. Davis C. N. West. R. M. Anderson W., E. Copeland Norman Howse. Ruben A. Brown O. K. Brock A. Polk Johnson W. E. Ferguson C. C. Turnage Wm. B. Benson W. L. Sledge Total, 133 members. Initiated—William Joshua Buckley. Initiated and Passed—Mathew Hilliard Ellerd. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Leslie C. Rodinette, John Frank Shirley, George O. Phillips, Charles S. Doggett, Aubrey Howard Temple, Jules R. Quertinmont, James E. Hendricks. Passed—Rogers R. Foster. Passed and Raised—Fay Russell Duane, Rudolph Elmo Lea, Bernice Kline McFerrin. Reinstated—Walter Robert Cofield, Charlie B. Hicks, Claude Rogers. Died—Ira Blume, Asa Morris Sherman. Demitted—D. Chester Kirkland. ROSTER OP LODGES 315

INDIVISIBLE FRIENDS LODGE No. 404. Organized at Algiers, Parish of Orleans, April 27, 1921. Chartered February 7th, 1922. Meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays in each month. Officers Samuel T. McGarry W. M. Thos. E. Burmaster S. D. Arthur R. Reeb S. W. Irvin A. Campbell J. D. James S. Calvin J. W. Toulme V. Casanova M. C. Chas. H. Wahl Treasurer Theo. H. Conaway.... 1 Roy S. Keenan Secretary Irwin C. Sutherland-.} Edwin A. Babylon Chaplain Henry A. Taple Tyler Past Masters Samuel T. McGarry George E. Palmer M. A. Whittlngton C. B. Dunbar John M. Kugler Chas. H. Wahl L. J. Maus Milton C. Hotard Roy S. Keenan Robert Peterson John A. Whichard Toulme V. Casanova Alvin Berthaut Thos. E. Burmaster Edwin A. Babylon Irvin A. Campbell Total, 66 members. Demitted—Clarence Warren Keenan. Suspended. N. P. D.—Leon Giardina.

DAN GILBERT LODGE No. 405. Organized at Gilbert, Parish of Franklin, on June 24th, 1921. Meets on the first and third Tuesdays in each month. Chartered February 7th, 1922. P. O. Address of Secretary, Gilbert, La. Officers A. J. Ensminger W. M. Robert Harrington S. D. R. M. Ward S. W. P. B. Turner J. D. S. A. Morgan J. W. H. E. Wilson M. C. H. B. Rountree Treasurer J. H. Braswell 1 o*owarH« O. McLendon Secretary S. N. Chennault J oxewirus A. M. Watson Chaplain Nick Stephens Tyler Past Masters L. M. Calhoun, Sr. W. J. Shelton. C. C. Hopkins. L. M. Calhoun, Jr. R. M. Ward, Jr. S. A. Morgan H. B. Rountree. P. B. Turner A. J. Ensminger B. M. Gordy. Total, 63' members. Reinstated—S. N. Chennault, L. E. Posey. Died—C. D. Barnes, David Day. Demitted—L. E. Posey. Suspended, N. P. D.—A. M. Harris, L. E. Turner, J. A. Turner (P.M.), S. B. Ethridge, N. R. Funderburk, Reese Chapman. 316 ROSTER OF LODGES

ISIS LODGE No. 406. Organized at New Orleans, Parish of Orleans, August 5th, 1921. Meets on the first and third Fridays in each month. Chartered February 7th, 1922. Officers Frank J. Corcoran W. M. Jesse E. Bowen.. S. D. Frank J. Grand S. W. Samuel Goldstein J. D. Lester E. Serpas J. W. Roy H. Willard M. C. C. W. Driscoll Treasurer Louis F. Johnson 1 Robt. J. Williams Secretary Wm. Bell J H. P. Galliand Chaplain S. Giglio Tyler Past Masters Robert J. Williams Frank Laine Fred H. Schindler Charles Driscoll Ralph Driscoll S. T. Matherne, Jr. Jos. P. Oddo Davis P. Jumonville Chas. W. Driscoll Walter E. Driscoll Hembert P. Galliand John E. Ruel Total, 72 members. Initiated—Alvin William Young. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Charles S. Ponamsky, Jesse Eugene Bowen, Merlin L. Clausing, Roy Inman Smith, Oliver Pivert, Noel Martin O'Neil. Raised—John Hansen. Affiliated—Anthony J. Cigali. Reinstated—Julian H. Rolf. Died—Henry Young. Suspended, N. P. D.—Warren A. Meyn, August Fortado, Jacob Zechenelly, Henry J. Cimo.

AMERICA LODGE No. 407. Organized at New Orleans, Parish of Orleans, August 8th, 1921. Chartered February 7th, 1922. Meets on the second and fourth Mondays in each month, Masonic Temple, New Orleans, La. Officers Thos. P. Gorman W. M. Edward Y. Hill S. D. Ivor E. Throunk S. W. Rudolph M. Jung J. D. Claude S. Morgan J. W. Wm. R. Schilling M. C. Miltner J. Goll Treasurer ] Stewards Leonhard N. Goll Secretary } oiewaras Philo L. Willey Chaplain Fernand J. Mire Tyler Past Masters Andrew Martinez. Robert H. Burton. L. N. Goll. Philips J. Carter Frank T. Payne. Fernand J. Mire Philo L. Willey. John B. Rosado. Miltner J. Goll. Albert J. Breauz. Edwin S. Horton. Jos. E. Corbera. F. M. Beydler George A. Beaver Total, -54 members. ROSTER OF LODGES 317

Initiated and Passed—Angelo Joseph Guarino. Passed—Lilbert Hooper Crawford. Reinstated—George A. Beaver (P.M.) Died—Edward Philip Throunk (P.M.), Willerton Pearson Toung1, William Robert Christian (P.M.), William Alexander Cosby (P.M.) Demitted—A. Giffen Levy (P.M.) Dropped—Ansel Boyd Fortenberry, Caul Hinote (P.M.). Suspended, N. P. D.-—Curtis Frederic Scott, Arthur J. Waechter.

WILLIAM D. WHITE LODGE No. 408. Organized at Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, on August 11th, 1921. Meets on the first and third Thursdays in each month, Masonic Temple, Gretna. Chartered February 7th, 1922. Address of Secretary: 472 Hamilton St., Gretna, La. Officers Edgar J. Hebert W. M. Wm. J. White S. D. B. F. Bullock S. W. Frank J. Weiser J. D. Lawrence Libert J. W. R. L. Cargol M. C. Lucien L. Delger Treasurer Emanuel Fink ) <3to_.__,i_ L. O. Goelz Secretary A. J. Toups } siewaras Jos. E. Fink Chaplain I. A. Chandler Tyler Past Masters H. P. Drumm Chas. A. Perry Chas. J. Beck A. T. Higgins, P.G.M. Harold Heard A. C. Kleinpeter L. L. Delger Ignatius A. Chandler Stanley G. Tinney R. M. Nash H. B. Trepagnier L. Julian Samuel Bryan C. Crowley L. O. Goelz L. S. Hopkins Walter R. Simpson G. D. Martin Jos. E. Fink W. R. White Total, 110 members. Initiated—Sheldon H. Allen, Robert E. Cassidy. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Adolph E. Woolverton, Daniel J. Wolff. Raised—Earl P. Burdeneve. Affiliated—Frank J. Weiser. Demitted—Joseph Fredrick Hindelang.

GREENWOOD LODGE No. 409. Instituted at Greenwood, Caddo Parish, March 7th, 1922. Chartered February 6th, 1923. Meets First and Third Tuesdays. Officers W. W. Burdett. W. M. G. A. Oden S. D. H. V. Greer S. W. B. L. Goldsby J. D. C. E. Swanson J. W M. C. J. C. Williams Treasurer E. R. Simmons 1 „, , John Lee King Secretary W. G. Fry J Brewdms A. C. Lawton Chaplain J. L. Bowman Tyler 318 ROSTER OF LODGES

Past Masters W. G. Fry C. C. Phillip E. R. Simmons J. L. King E. E. Solomon W. W. Burdett Total, 24 members. Passed and Raised—Alton Clinton Lawton. Raised—J. L. Bowman. Reinstated—John Bass Mays. Demitted—Henry Grady Carney. Suspended, N. P. D.—C. J. Connell (P.M.), L. C. Martin, J. B. Mays, H. S. Murry, Clem McCougal, E. E. McNeal.

HARMONY LODGE No. 410. Instituted at Eunice, St. Landry Parish, March 25th, 1922. Chartered February 6th, 1923. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Address of Secretary: Eunice, La. Officers Lucien E. Wade W. M. Jesse R. Jones, Jr S. D. C. W. Cottrell S. W. Jesse R. Jones, Sr J. D, Lucien L. Wade J. W. Lawrences C. Amy M. C. C. J. Sanders Treasurer E. O. Wade { „. • L. D. Wade Secretary C. A. Sanders J Blewaras J. M. Charlton Chaplain Arthur Arnold Tyler Past Masters W. H. Kessler L. E. Wade L. D. Wade R. G. Rasberry L. L. Wade C. W. Cottrell T. A. Chisholm C. J. Sanders J. R. Jones, Jr. D. E. Young Total, 49 members. Initiated—Felix L. Bays. Passed—Gurvis A. Sittig. Died—G. H. Jones. Demitted—J. B. Charlton.

MANY LODGE No. 411. Instituted at Many, Sabine Parish, July 27th, 1922. Chartered Feb- ruary 6th, 1923. Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. Officers G. B. Beasly W. M. P. W. Ford S. D. L. W. Eddington S. W. F. V. Small J. D. Hugh McDonald J. W. J. H. Ritter M. C. E. M. Fraser Treasurer J. A. Key ) atownrrta Crawford Willis Secretary A. L. Head f oiewd-ms A. L. Daily ...Chaplain S. J. Williams Tyler ROSTER OF LODGES 319

Past Masters J. Wiley Miller J. H. Bitter T. V. Small Ernest Jackson J. V. Nash Jeff L. Spier P. C. Horn Edwin M. Fraser A. L. Dally Total, 70 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Crawford Willis. Reinstated—H. F. Lester, J. M. Mitchell. Died—G. C. Reeves. Demitted—Herbert O. Williams, H. F. Lester.

DAYLIGHT LODGE No. 412. Instituted at New Orleans, Parish of Orleans, March 8th, 1922. Meets 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month at 7:30 o'clock P. M. Chartered February 5th, 1924. Officers Walter F. Lafranz W. M. Lionel F. Jourdan J. D. Gustave J. Bergez S. W. Valva Currier M. C. Emmett D. Brown J. W. John H. Huber. Jr ] Octave M. Smith Treasurer C. C. Brownsberger.. I „, _.orH. Emile F. Wahlig Secretary E. E. McNaughton.... f olewaraB Henry F. Newman Chaplain J. H. Steinwinder J Charles W. Baker S. D. Walter E. Berrigan Tyler Past Masters R. B. Godbold E. F. Wahlig Leon Giliberti. Charles H. Nash William F. Bauman Alfred Geismar Walter C. LaFrance Octave M. Smith Henry F. Newman S. S. Gallagher Cyril M. Mathews Total, 43 members. Initiated and Passed—John Henry Sison, Jr. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Jesse Herman Steinwinder. Passed and Raised—Charlie C. Brownsberger, John Henry Huber, Jr. Suspended, N. P. D.—Philip S. Pendergrast (P.M.), Jacob Frady.

DAVID R. GRAHAM LODGE No. 413. Instituted at New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,, July ilth, 1922. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Chartered February 5th, 1924. Officers John T. Percy W. M. Henry Guillot S. D. Louis A. Legett S. W. Emile H. McCabe J. D. Ivan Ratcliff J. W. John Tessero, Jr M. C. H. C. Frederick .....Treasurer John B. Burks ) P. C. Goldenberg Secretary William H. Robinson j Benjamin Cohen Chaplain Geo. H. Fleddermann Tyler 320 ROSTEK OP LODGES

Past Masters Norris Harries James D. Burg James Edw. Kirwin Geo. A. Doell Max B. Blanchard, Andrew J. Westbrook. Percy C. Goldenberg John Wm. Doell Edward C. Forbes Lucien Roy Austin Harold C. Frederick Benjamin Cohen Joseph Spiro, Jr. Total, 96 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Emile Henry McCabe, Alex Schultz. Affiliated—John Tessero, Jr., Henry Joseph McCabe. Reinstated—Virgil J. Meilleur. Died—Herman J. Johnson, Charles Klemes, Maurice Pailet. Suspended, N. P. D.—Louis Gelman, Lester L. Israel, George E. Rudy.

ISTROUMA LODGE No. 414. Instituted at Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge on February 27th, 1923. Charter granted February 5th, 1924. Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Address of Secretary: 3961 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge.

Officers Morris M. Carradine W. M. William B. Bliss S. D. Enoch E. Tate, Jr S. "W. Clifford A. Neames J. D. Robert E. Stott J. W. Robert Y. Wicker. M. C. Ellis D. Raiford Treasurer Q. D. Prestridge ) , . John M. Henderson Secretary Ben. H. Peabody j " -warns Claude F. Reed Chaplain Albert S. Henderson Tyler Past Masters W. R. Mullins J, M. Henderson D. R. Paxton F. C. Parker, Jr. D. C. Carney S. S. Dawson. H. H. Mahier E. H. Thorns H. N. Neames. W. P. Lee C. V. Dawson Ellis D. Raiford R. B. Henagan Ray P. Bankston Total, 113 members. Initiated—Clarence R. St. Amant. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Ben Hardin Peabody, Vennie R. Impson, Howard Gayle Roshto, James Oliver York, Lee Daniel Heard. Passed—Adolph Joseph Hanks. Passed and Raised—Howard Payne Elliott. Raised—Sam Holt Kelly. Affiliated—Claude Farris Reed. Reinstated—Willie Shaffett, James Arthur Evans, Herman W. Carpenter. Died—Robert Edgar Sharkey. Suspended, N. P. D.—Sampson Joseph Elisar. ROSTER OF LODGES 321

THEODORE ROOSEVELT LODGE No. 415.

Officers

Eugene C. Dakin -W. M. J. D. Robert A. Blum S. W. C C. Braswell M- ^. W. W. G. Hafford J. W. R. L. P. Voelker 1 L W. Griffis Treasurer James Caruso { Stewards A. R. Goodyear J John Links, Jr Secretary L. Eschenbrenner Tyler Donald Wagenhauser S. D. (Not a member) Past Masters Edmond L. Kimble E. L. Diamond Meryl B. Taylor Robt. H. Harper L. W. Griffis R. N. McCormick John Links, Jr. Richard L. P. Voelker L. J. Zibilich John H. David O. G. Hankins Carl A. Hanson N. E. Sauls Bennie L. Lawson Total, 84 members, initiated, Passed and Raised—Price Thomas Gilbert, Steve Joseph Loyacano, Thomas Sheluon Bridges. Affiliated—Chas. P. Brown, Simon Anatole Landry. Reinstated—George A. Pinetta, O'Dell Harold Waller, Virgil C. Branan, Willard Kirby. Died—Charles Clark. Demitted—Alvin A. Voss. Suspended, N. P. D.—Harold E. Higgins, Earl R. Kuauer, Chester D. Williams, Jacob C. Alberts, George Chevelon.

ALCO LODGE No. 416. Instituted at Alco, Parish of Vernon on April 26th, 1924. Chartered Fnbruary 3rd, 1925. Meets second and fourth Thursdays. Address of Secretary: Alco, La. Officers Clyde E. Ashworth W. M. John H. Brown S. D. C. J. Busch S. W. W. M. Hewitt. J. D. W. M. Lambright J. w. Luther Byrd M. C. J. W. Meadows Treasurer Theodore Lamprich .) „, . Enoch Smith Secretary J. J. Weeks...... \ St6wards M. J. Salter...;. Chaplain John It. Turner Tyler Past Masters W. L. Perry R. A. Redd Troy Poyil John H. Brown, Sr. J. H. Luttrell John Russell, Turner Total, 41 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Theodore R. Lamprich, Joseph J. Weeks. Reinstated—K. S. Willoughby. Suspended, N. P. D.—Luther Addison. 322 EOSTBE OP LODGES

SQUARE AND COMPASS LODGE No. 417. Organized at Kenner, Parish of Jefferson, on April 9th, 1925. Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays, Chartered February 2nd, 1926. P. O. Address of Secretary, Destrehan, La. Officers Mack S. Treadaway W. M. Igar Sims J. D. Wm. R. Mancuso S. W. Tom P. Willson M. C. Thos. D. Meola J. W. R. L. Keaton } Pascal Manouso Treasurer Wm. B. Wood I H. F. Stroup Secretary J. F. Coyne J Henry T. Lewis Chaplain L. A. Hooker J A. P. Petite S. D. Chas. Vitrano Tyler Past Masters Victor S. Curry (TJ.D.) F. W. Grey Henry T. Lewis O. H. Shelton, E. H. Wellemeyer Ronald E. Thomas Martin K. Thomen Geo. C. Wiemer, Jr. W. S. Owens, Jr. Leon Braun Frank V. Robinson L. A. Vitrano. F. M. Hall Lawrence A. Cure Total, 83 members. Initiated—Julius B. Duckworth, Lowell E. Williams. Passed—Jasper T. Roberts. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Dave A. Kelly. Affiliated—John A. Fulmer. Reinstated—Donald E. Dore. Died—Henry Hirsch.

QTJEENSBOROUGH LODGE No. 418. Organized at Shreveport, Parish of Caddo, on May 4, 1926. Chartered February 8th, 1927. Meets First and Third Friday each Month. P. O. Address of Secretary, 2527 Edgar Street Officers T. A. Berry W. M. Hollis Berry S. D. K. E. Gulledge S. W. N. B. Beck J. D. J. D. McQueen J. W. H. B. Huffman M. C. H. R. Meriwether, Jr Treasurer Homer Crump \ gjewar(jg Jesse Bryan Secretary A. L. Lawton j J. F. Henderson Chaplain S. V. Morris Tyler Past Masters Sidney J. Caldwell F. A. Leaderman James M. Carlton Grover C. Medford M. W. Maxwell J. G. Counts H. R. Meriwether, Jr. H. H. Batchelor Virgil H. Gilley L. F. Thompson Clyde W. Belden Total, 157 members. ROSTER OF LODGES 323

Initiated—Orval Richards, Billie Theodore Livermann, William Arthur Reed, Adrain Byrell Cason. Initiated and Passed—Royal Fred Colvard. Passed—Orion Carter Merrett. Initiated, Passed and Raised—George Frank Rowan, Louis Burn- ham Garr, Overton Taylor, William Eugene Ardrey, Jimmie Owen Griffin, Marion Wilton Finuf, Jr., Melvin Alton Finuf, Thomas Edward Rountree, Marshall Lee Morris, Carl Terrance Morris, Lewis E. Mil- burn, Robert J. McKinney, Andrew F. Willeford. Passed and Raised—Henry Edwin Jeane, Alfred L. Lawton. Raised—Arthur J. Moreneaux, Joseph Ernest Steffek, Ivey Lee Smith. Affiliated—Robert Rudolph Wilson, O. V. Call, R. B. Schaal, Otto Charles Turk, James William Murray. Reinstated—Edgar Anglin Holley. Demitted—Henry LeRoy Dubbs. Suspended, N. P. D.—Albert R. Norwood.

WEST MONROE LODGE No. 419.

Organized at West Monroe, Parish of Ouachlta, October 12, 1926. Chartered February 8, 1927. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays.

Officers H. A. Gentry. W. M. M. S. Davey S. D. Glen T. Gallaspy S. W. O. P. Pendarvis J. D. E. Nick Camp J. W. C. C. Peaterman M. C. J. W. Mitchell Treasurer W. N. Nugent ) «.*„,.,„,.,*„ J. C. Stewart Secretary L. M. Fife j btewaras C. E. Ponder Chaplain J. E. Whitaker Tyler

Past Masters J. C. Stewart R. B. Henry J. L. Warren J. D. Stewart H. R. Wood L. L. Wood S. H. Humphries Total, 99 members. Passed—A. U. Phillips. Passed and Raised—S. E. Ferguson, S. C. Shell. Raised—Andrew Olsen. Initiated, Passed and Raised—W. N. Nugent, C. C. Peaterman, E. L. Wrenn. Reinstated—J. L. Cannon. Died—C. A. Boyd, E. T. Mix. Demitted—S. C. Shell. 324 ROSTER OF LODGES

STBRLINGTON LODGE No. 420. Instituted at Sterlington, Parish of Ouachita, on March 4th, 1930. Chartered February 3rd, 1931. Meets second and fourth Thursday's of each month. Officers Walter L. Laningham W. M. J. C. Warren S. D. James E. Waugh S. W. D. H. Goodwin J. D. Herbert V. Gleason J. W. James F. Stroud M. C. Claud Dunham Treasurer H. S. Usrey )

LEE E. THOMAS LODGE No. 421. Instituted at New Orleans, Parish of Orleans, on April 4th, 1935. Chartered February 3, 1936. Meets first and third Tuesdays each month. Officers Peter Catalano W. M. P. B. Bobo S. D. Matt H. Creed S. W. A. P. Fannin J. D. M. E. Eckart J. W. A. B. Kilpatrick M. C. P. M. Kenney Treasurer E. B. Kranz "| R. G. Stockton, Sr Secretary Roy Reed j- Stewards C. R. Dupas Chaplain C. S. Eber J Gustave M. Coos Tyler Past Masters Peter M. Kenney Edw. B. Kranz (U.D.) Roy G. Stockton, Sr. M. J. Gomes Peter Rooney Nelson S. Towner Geo. W. Hicks C. R. Dupas W. C. Hayden, Sr. L. E. Oster Total, 52 members. Initiated, Passed and Raised—Adam Paul Fannin, Harry D. Weigand, Alton Brooks Kilpatrick, George William MacKenzie, William Hanover, Jr. LOUISIANA RELIEF LODGE 325

LOUISIANA RELIEF LODGE No. 1, F. & A. M. OFFICERS —1941 Chartered July 1, 1854, Meets 1st Sunday, April, July, October, and Sunday before Christmas, Masonic Temple, 333 St. Charles St., New Orleans, La. LOUIS T. WALSDORF, Mount Moriah 59 Worshipful Master CHARLES McHALE, Linn Wood 167 Senior Warden EDW. E. MERCADAL, Geo. Washington 65 Junior Warden ALFRED S. THARP, Alpha Home 72 Treasurer JOHN A. THOMAS, Osiris 300 Secretary HENRY B. MYERS, Hiram 70 Chaplain HENRY C. VOSS, Union 172 Senior Deacon HENRY H. WIRE, Osiris 300 Junior Deacon W. W. AMSTUTZ, Friends of Harmony 58 Master Ceremonies JOS. BERNARD MILLER, Franklin 57 Steward SIDNEY E. MOORE, Jacques DeMolay 389 Steward LOUIS ESCHENBRENNER, Euclid 394 Tyler Members The Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, and Past Masters of the New Orleans Lodges.

LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS, 1941 M:W: EMIL SUNDBERY, Napoleonville, Assumption 307 1913 M:W: JOHN W. ARMSTRONG, Welsh, Welsh 232 1917 M:W: GEO. A. TREADWELL, New Orleans, Linn Wood 167.... 1918 M:W: RUDOLPH KRAUSE, Lake Charles, Lake Charles 165-.. 1919 M:W: WYNNE G. ROGERS, New Orleans, Union 172 1920 M:W: H. H. BAIN, Shreveport, Joppa 362 1921 M:W: IRA W. SYLVESTER, Alexandria, Oliver 84 1922 M:W: HANEY B. CONNER, Baton Rouge, Concordia 305 1925 M:W: EDWIN F. GAYLE, Lake Charles, Calcasieu 400 1927 M:W: JAMES H. ROWLAND, Shreveport, Joppa 362 1928 M:W: LEON S. HAAS, Opelousas, Humble Cottage 19 1930 M:W: ERNEST E. SYKES, New Orleans, Trinity 375 1931 M:W: JOHN C. AYERS, Lake Charles, Lake Charles 165 1932 M:W: W. D. HAAS, Jr., Bunkie, Bunkie 326 1933 M:W: MILTON W. BOYLAN, New Orleans, Albert Pike 376— 1934 M:W: PHILIP LIEBER, Shreveport, Shreveport 115 1935 M:W: ROBERT F. KENNON, Mind en, Minden 55 ~~ 1936 M:W: ARCHIE T. HIGGINS, Gretna, Wm. D. White 408 1937 M:W: CHARLES F. RATCLIFF, Baton Rouge, Plains 135 1938 M:W: ROBERT H. BROOKS, Ruston, Ruston 106... 1939 M:W: J. CHRIS NUNGESSER, New Orleans, Paul M. Schneidau 391 1940 326 COMMITTEES OF GKAND LODGE COMMITTEES OF GRAND LODGE, 1941 MASONIC LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE M:W: JAMES H. ROWLAND, P. G. M., Shreveport (Chairman) Joppa 362 M:W: WYNNE G. ROGERS, P. G. M., New Orleans Union 172 M:W: ARCHIE T. HIGGINS, P. G. M., Gretna Wm. D. White 408 W: W. D. GOFF, New Orleans Arcadia 126 W: PAUL B. HABANS, New Orleans Level 373 W: WILBTJRN V. LTJNN, Shreveport Belcher 332 W: ROBERT W. CRETNEY, Monroe Sterllngton 420 AUDIT AND ACCOUNTS M:W: GEORGE A. TREADWELL, P. G. M., New Orleans (Chairman) Linn Wood 167 W: FRED C. WHITE, Alexandria Oliver 84 W: P. J. SCHEMPP, Oakdale Yellow Pine 282 AUDITOR M:W: GEO. A. TREADWELL, P. G. M., C. P. A., New Orleans Linn Wood 167 APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES M:W: HOLLACE H. BAIN, P. G. M., Shreveport (Chairman) Joppa 362 M:W: LEON S. HAAS, P. G. M., Opelousas Humble Cottage 19 M:W: JOHN W. ARMSTRONG, P. G. M., Welsh Welsh 232 M:W: ROBERT H. BROOKS, P. G. M., Ruston Ruston 106 W: W. D. COTTON, Rayville R. F. McGuire 209 W: ROBERT J. BADON, St. Martinville Albert Rousseau 301 W: CARTER C. LACOUR, Baton Rouge Capitol 399 STATE OF THE ORDER M:W: HANEY B. CONNER, P. G. M., Baton Rouge (Chairman) Concordia 305 W: GARDINER YOUNG, Monroe Western Star 24 W: T. P. BLACKWELL, Lake Charles Calcasieu 400 WORK AND RETURNS OF CHARTERED LODGES W: MAX B. BLANCHARD, New Orleans (Chairman) David R. Graham 413 W: LOUIS HUFFT, New Orleans Mt. Moriah 59 W: P. C. GOLDENBERG, New Orleans David R. Graham 413 W: LOUIS E. OSTER, New Orleans Lee E. Thomas 421 ROBERT W. SMITH, New Orleans Louisiana 102 COMMITTEES OF GRAND LODGE 327

WORK AND RETURNS OF LODGES, U. D. W: E. W. RICE, Benton (Chairman) Cypress 89 W: ROY Q. COLE, Monroe Graham Surghnor 383 W: I. C. STRICKLAND, Mansfield Mansfield 250

PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON WORK W: PAUL A. MARTIN, (5 years), Shreveport (Chairman) W. H. Booth 380 W: R. C. LEEVES, (1 year), Tallulah Tallulah 308 W: C. R. GRIFFITH, (2 years), Chatham Dalley 265 W: O. A. SLATER, (3 years), Robeline Robeline 344 W: W. W. BATTLE, (4 years), New Orleans Corinthian 190

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE M:W: EDWIN F. GAYLE, P. G. M., Lake Charles (Chairman) Calcasieu 400 W: MAX H. KTJLCKE, Monroe Western Star 24 W: FRANK W. MAGNE, New Orleans Perseverance 4 W: JUAN M. LOPEZ, New Orleans Cervantes 5 W: VINCENT LA NASA, New Orleans Galileo-Mazzini 368

HISTORY M:W: EMIL SUNDBERY, P. G. M., Napoleonville (Chairman) Assumption 307 W: M. S. HARRISON, Monroe Western Star 24 W: PRICE CALHOTJN, Logansport Mt. Vernon 83 W: J. A. WEDGEWORTH, Harrisonburg Harrisonburg 110 ' W: D. W. LANDESS, Port Allen Blazing Star 212 W: JACOB PHILLIPS, New Orleans Osiris 300 W: FRED M. CULVER, Monroe - Western Star 24

MILEAGE AND PER DIEM W: L. C. MILLER, New Orleans (Chairman) Crescent City 387 W: C. B. OWENS, Leesville Leesville 240 FRANK L. WERNER, New Orleans Euclid 394

NECROLOGY M:W: CHARLES F. RATCLIFF, P. G. M., Baton Rouge (Chairman) Plains 135 W: LEROY S. MILLER, Natchitoches Phoenix 38 W: J. B. YOTJNGBLOOD, Mansfield Mansfield 250 328 COMMITTEES OF GRAND LODGE

CREDENTIALS W: MORRIS MARX, New Orleans (Chairman)....Baton Rouge 372 W: B. S. TITUS, New Orleans Jefferson 191 W: CESAIRE R. DTJPAS, New Orleans Lee E. Thomas 421 W: GEORGE C. AMRHEIN, New Orleans Osiris 300 W: MEYER SCHAEFER, New Orleans Friends of Harmony 58

MASONIC DIGEST COMMISSION W: WILBURN V. LUNN, Shreveport (3 years) (Chairman) : - Belcher 332 W: LEON S. C'AHN, New Orleans (1 year) Jefferson 191 W: ROBERT M. TALIAFERRO Harrisonburg (2 years) Harrisonburg" 110

SERVICE COMMITTEE R:W: D. PETER LAGUENS, Jr., New Orleans (Chairman) ...Corinthian 190 W: THOMAS GREEN, New Orleans (Secretary)....Perfect Union 1 W: JACK CRIGLER, St. Joseph Tensas 309 W: T. ELLWOOD FRAZIER, New Orleans ..Hiram 70 W: L. W. HARRIS, Alexandria Oliver 84 W: G. F. THOMAS, Natchitoches Phoenix 38 W: C. J. ROZIER, Newellton St. Joseph 79 W: ZELL STOCKNER, Lake Providence Pecan Grove 222 W: HENRY GOLDMAN, New Orleans Hiram 70 W: GEORGE A. NAMI, Jr., New Orleans.-. Orleans 397

BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MASONIC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, Inc. From the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana: M:W: EDWIN F. GAYLE, P. G. M., (President) 2 years..Calcasieu 400 M:W: LEON S. HAAS, P. G. M., 3 years Humble Cottage 19 M:W: WYNNE G. ROGERS, P. G. M., 1 year Union 172 From Board of Directors of the Grand Lodge Hall: R:W: D. PETER LAGUENS, Jr. (Secretary) 1 year....Corinthian 190 R:W: U. W. McMILLAN (Treasurer), 2 years Linn Wood 167 M:W: J. CHRIS NUNGESSER, P. G. M., 3 years Paul M. Schneidail 391 From Board of Trustees, Masonic Home for Children: M:W: ROBERT H. BROOKS, P. G. M., 1 year Ruston 106 M:W: JAMES H. ROWLAND, P. G. M., (Vice-Pres.), 2 years Joppa 362 M:W: GEO. A. TREADWELL, P. G. M., 3 years Linn Wood 167 COMMITTEES OF GRAND LODGE 329

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MASONIC HOME FOR CHILDREN, ALEXANDRIA M:W: JAMBS H. ROWLAND, P. G. M., Shreveport (Chairman) 4 years Joppa 362 M:W: GEO. A. TREADWELL, P. G. M., New Orleans, 5 years (Secy.-Treas.) Linn Wood 167 M:W: LEON S. HAAS, P. G. M., Opelousas, 1 year Humble Cottage 19 M:W: EDWIN P. GAYLE, P. G. M., Lake Charles, 2 years Calcasieu 400 W: H. W. PALFREY, Alexandria, 3 years Oliver 84

EX-OFFICIO M:W: DEE A. STRICKLAND, Monroe Western Star 24 R:W: J. LUTHER JORDAN, Mansfield Mansfield 250 R:W: BENJAMIN Y. WOLF, New Orleans....Friends of Harmony 58 R:W: W. S. KINGREY, Kinder Kinder 291

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GRAND LODGE HALL M:W: DEE A. STRICKLAND, Monroe Western Star 24 R:W: J. LUTHER JORDAN, Mansfield .• Mansfield 250 R:W: BENJAMIN Y. WOLF, New Orleans.-.Friends of Harmony 58 R:W: W. S. KINGREY, Kinder Kinder 291 R:W: U. W. McMILLAN, New Orleans Linn Wood 167 R:W: D. PETER LAGUENS, Jr., New Orleans Corinthian 190 M:W: JAMES H. ROWLAND, P. G. M., Shreveport Joppa 362 M:W: EDWIN F. GAYLE, P. G. M., Lake Charles Calcasieu 400 M:W: ARCHIE T. HIGGINS, P. G. M., Gretna Wm. D. White 408 M:W: J. CHRIS NUNGESSER, P. G. M., New Orleans Paul M. Scheidau 391 M:W: W. D. HAAS, Jr., P. G. M., Bunkie Bunkie 326 ADAM WIRTH, New Orleans Union 172 330 DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS, 1941

DISTRICT No. 1. R: W: D. L. BUTLER, Rodessa Benefield 270 Caddo Parish: Shreveport 115, Caddo 179, Landmark 214, Bene- field 270, Ida 324, Vivian 314, Belcher 332, Mooringsport 342, Joppa 362, "W. H. Booth 380, Cedar Grove 403, Greenwood 409, Queensborough 418. Bossier Parish: Cypress 89, Haughton 95, Plain Dealing 237, Atkins 266, Martin McClanahan 384 18 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 2. R: W: HARRY McKENZIE, Homer ..- Homer 152 Bienville Parish: Mackey 122, Arcadia 126, R. M. Crowson 281, Gibsland 304, Bryceland 350, Saline 392. Claiborne Parish: Athens 136, Homer 152, Millerton 245. Webster Parish: Minden 51, Dorcheat 276, Cotton Valley 335, Spring Hill 348, Shongaloo 352 14 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 3. R: W: ROBERT B. JONES, Hodge Hodge 363 Jackson Parish: Dalley 265, Eros 295, Jonesboro 280, Hodge 363. Lincoln Parish: Ruston 106, Simsboro 235, Choudrant 339. Union Par- ish: Union Fraternal 53, Thomas Jefferson 113, Downsville 143, Bernice 239, Marion 283, Winn Parish-Midway 385 13 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 4. R: W: P. H. FARMER, Ferriday Ferriday 390 Ouachita Parish: Western Star 24, Urim 111, Cadeville 229, Gra- ham Surghnor 383, West Monroe 419, Sterlington 420. Franklin Par- ish: Winnsboro 246, New Hope 328, Crowville 370, Dan Gilbert 405. Caldwell Parish: Columbia 164, Clarks 382. Concordia Parish: Con- cordia 305, Ferriday 390. Catahoula Parish: Harrisonburg 110, Key- stone 213, Four Rivers 369. Tensas Parish: St. Joseph 79, Tensas 309 19 Lodges. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 331

DISTRICT No. 5. R: W: J. R. McCARTNBY, Winnfield Eastern Star 151 Winn Parish: Eastern Star 151, Rosemary 278. Grant Parish: Montgomery 168, Colfax 259, Anchor 261, Georgetown 298, Verda 323, Little River 341. LaSalle Parish: Chas. F. Buck S60, Olla 303, Car- rietta 312, Michael Dempsey 327 12 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 6. R: W: A. K. PALMER, Oxford Pelican 318 Red River Parish: Silent Brotherhood 146, Conly 241, Holly Springs 247. Natchitoohes Parish: Phoenix 38, Marthaville 258, Gol- donna 293, Middle Creek 321, Ajax 325, Robeline 344, Simco© Walms- ley 359, Bethany 360, Kisatchie Union 379. DeSoto Parish: Mt. Vernon 83, Liberty 123, Mansfield 250, Pelican 318 16 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 7. R: W: R. C. L.EEVES, Tallulah Tallulah 308 Richland Parish: Delhi 120, R. F. McGuire 209, W. M. Baker 388. Morehouse Parish: Mt. Gerizim 54, Brookville 161, St. Andrews 256, Collinston 357. East Carroll Parish: Pecan Grove 222. Madison Parish: Tallulah 308. West Carroll Parish: Oak Grove 284, Pioneer 340 11 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 8. R: W: R. L. GAY, Zwolle Zwolle 302 Sabine Parish: Kisatchie 156, Pleasant Hill 230, Little Flock 236, Mitchell 252, Florien 263, Zwolle 302, Noble 320, Many 411. Vernon Parish: Anacoco 147, N. H. Bray 208, Leesville 240, Toro 253, Rose- pine 290, Pitkin 338, Alco 416 15 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 9. R: W: C. R. SANDERS, Boyce Boyce 273 Avoyelles Parish: Atchafalaya 163, Evergreen 189, Marksville 269, Bunkie 326. Rapides Parish: Oliver 84, Gordy 133, Fellowship 217, Solomon 221, Forest Hill 254, Boyce 273, Cheneyville 286, Rapides 306, Curtis T. Hines 317, Glenmora 356, Alexandria 398 15 Lodges. 332 DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

DISTRICT No. 10. R: W: M. V. MILLER, Oakdale Sam Todd 182 Allen Parish: Oberlin 274, Yellow Pine 282, Kinder 291. Beaure- gard Parish: Sam Todd 182, Magnolia 238, DeRidder 271, Merryville 329. Calcasieu Parish: Lake Charles 165, DeQuincy 279, Vinton 364, Calcasieu 400. Jefferson Davis Parish: Welsh 232, Jennings 249, Live Oak 346, Elton 349 15 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 11. R: W: JULIUS O. HEDT, New Iberia Aurora 193 St. Landry Parish: Humble Cottage 19, Orphans Friend 185, Har- mony 410. Acadia Parish: Crowley 243, Rayne 313. Vermilion Par- ish: Abbeville 192. Lafayette Parish: Hope 145. St. Martin Parish: Albert Rousseau 301. Iberia Parish: Aurora 193, Jeanerette 255. St. Mary Parish: Franklin 57, Lafayette 87, Doric 205 13 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 12. R: W: A. D. ELLIS, Baton Rouge Livonia 220 St. Landry Parish: Melville 268. Pointe Coupee Parish: Livonia 220, Tyrian 206. Iberville Parish: Acacia 116, White Castle 257, For- doche 292. Ascension Parish: Ascension 251. Assumption Parish: Assumption 307. West Baton Rouge Parish: Blazing Star 212. 9 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 13. R: W: H. DOYLE MARTIN, Baton Rouge, Rt. 3 Milford 117 Ascension Parish: New River 402. E. Feliciana Parish: St. Albans 28, Olive 52, Kellertown 124. W. Feliciana Parish: Feliciana 31. E. Baton Rouge Parish: St. James 47, Milford 117, Plains 135, Baton Rouge 372, Capitol 399, Istrouma 414. St. Helena Parish: St. Helena 96, Grangeville 231. Livingston Parish: Denham Springs 297. 14 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 14. R: W: G. H. BROCK, Slidell Slidell 311 St. Tammany Parish: Covington 188, Slidell 311, Sun 336. Tan- gipahoa Parish: Livingston 160, Amite City 175, Spring Creek 184, Kentwood 248, Pine Grove 288. Washington Parish: Franklinton 101, Center 244, Pine 264, Zona 337 12 Lodges, DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 333

DISTRICT No. 15. R: W: J. J. KENNY, Algiers. Sts. John 153 St. John the Baptist Parish: Progressive 262. Jefferson Parish: William D. White 408, Square & Compass 417. Terrebonne Parish: Unity 267. Orleans Parish: Alpha Home 72, Hermitage 98, Sts. John 153, Indivisible Friends 404, Isis 406, Theodore Roosevelt 415. 10 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 16. R: W: ARTHUR HERIC, New Orleans Union 172 Orleans Parish: Etoile Polaire 1, Perseverance 4, Cervantes 5, Germania 46, Kosmos 171, Union 172, Dante 174, Galileo-Mazzini 368, Albert Pike 376, Paul M. Schneidau 391 10 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 17. R: W: THOMAS GREEN, New Orleans Perfect Union 1 Orleans Parish: Perfect Union 1, Mount Moriah 59, Quitman 76, Louisiana 102, Ocean 144, Corinthian 190, Jefferson 191, Trinity 375, Trowel 386, Crescent City 387, Forum 395, America 407, Daylight 412, Orleans 397 14 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 18. R: W: BEN COHEN, New Orleans David R. Graham 413 Orleans Parish: Friends of Harmony 58, George Washington 65, Hiram 70, Linn Wood 167, Osiris 300, Invincible 361, Ideal 367, Level 373, Ionic 374, Jacques de Molay 389, Euclid 394, John F. Purdy 396, David R. Graham 413, Lee E. Thomas 421 14 Lodges. 334 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF D. D. GRAND MASTERS

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS, 1941

Lodges NAME District in Address District

G. H. Brock 14 12 Slidell D. L. Butler 1 18 Rodessa Ben Cohen 18 14 New Orleans A. D. Ellis 12 9 Baton Rouge P. H. Farmer 4 19 Ferriday R. L. Gay 8 15 Zwolle Thomas Green 17 14 New Orleans Julius O. Hedt 11 13 New Iberia Arthur Heric 16 10 New Orleans R. B. Jones 3 13 Hodge J. J. Kenny 15 10 Algiers R. C. Leeves 7 11 Tallulah H. Doyle Martin 13 14 Baton Rouge (Rt. 3) J. R. McCartney 5 12 Winnfleld Harry McKenzie 2 14 Homer M. V. Miller 10 15 Oakdale A. K. Palmer 6 16 Oxford C. R. Sanders 9 15 Boyce ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES 335

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES.

Abbeville 192 11 Abbeville Abbeville. Acacia 116 12 Plaquemine Plaquemine. Ajax 325 6 Ajax Marthaville, R. 1. Alco 416 8 Alco Alco. Alexandria . 398 9 Alexandria Alexandria. Alpha Home 72 15 New Orleans... New Orleans. America 407 17 New Orleans.... New Orleans. Amite City . 175 14 Amite Amite. Anacoco 147 8 Hawthorn Hawthorn. Anchor 261 5 Pollock Pollock. Arcadia 126 2 Arcadia Arcadia. Ascension ... 251 12 Donaldsonville Donaldsonville. Assumption 307 12 Napoleonville .. Napoleonville. Atchafalaya '163 9 Simmesport. Simmesport. Athens I 136 2 Athens Athens. Atkins 266 1 Elm Grove Elm Grove. Aurora 193 11 New Iberia New Iberia. Baker, Wm. M 388 7 Mangham Mangham. Baton Rouge 372 13 Baton Rouge.... Baton Rouge. Belcher 332 1 Belcher Belcher. Benefield 270 1 Rodessa Rodessa. Bernice 239 3 Bernice Bernice. Bethany 360 6 Campti Campti. Blazing Star 212 12 Port Allen Port Allen. Booth, W. H 380 1 Shreveport Shreveport. Boyce 273 Boyce Boyce. Bray, N. H 208 Walnut Hill Leesville. Brookville 161 7 Oak Ridge Oak Ridge. Bryceland 350 2 Bryceland Bryceland. Buck, Chas. F., 260 5 Urania Urania. Bunkie 326 9 Bunkie Bunkie. Caddo 179 1 Shreveport Shreveport. Cadeville 229 4 Cadeville West Monroe. Calcasieu 400 10 Lake Charles Lake Charles. Capitol ,. 399 13 Baton Rouge Baton Rouge. Carrietta 312 5 Trout Trout. Cedar Grove 403 1 Cedar Grove Cedar Grove. Center 244 14 Bogalusa Bogalusa. Cervantes 5 16 New Orleans.... New Orleans. Cheneyville 286 9 Cheneyville Cheneyville. Choudrant 339 3 Choudrant Choudrant. Clarks 382 4 Clarks Clarks. Colfax 259 5 Colfax Colfax. Collinston 357 7 Collinston Collinston. Columbia 164 4 Columbia Columbia. Concordia 305 4 Vidalia Vidalia. Conly 241 6 Hall Summit.... Hall Summit. Corinthian 190 17 New Orleans.... New Orleans. Cotton Valley 335 2 Cotton Valley.... Cotton Valley. 336 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES

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Name of Lodge Nearest u isoni c .stric t Postoffice SO-

Covington 188 14 Covington Covington. Crescent City 387 17 New Orleans New Orleans. Crowley 243 11 Crowley Crowley. Crowson, R. M 281 2 Castor Castor. Crowville 370 4 Crowville Crowville. Cypress 89 1 Benton Benton. Dalley 265 3 Chatham Chatham. Dan Gilbert 405 4 Gilbert Gilbert. Daylight 412 17 New Orleans New Orleans. Dante 174 16 New Orleans New Orleans. Delhi 120 7 Delhi Delhi. Dempsey, Michael.... 327 5 Jena Jena. Denham Springs .... 297 13 Denham Springs.. Denham Springs. DeQuincy 279 10 DeQuincy ....". DeQuincy. DeRidder 271 10 DeRidder DeRidder. Dorcheat 276 2 Dorcheat Grove. Doric 205 11 Morgan City Morgan City. Downsville 143 3 Downsville Downsville. Eastern Star 151 5 Winnfleld Winnfleld. Elton 349 10 Elton Elton. Eros 295 3 Eros Eros. Etoile Polaire 1 16 New Orleans New Orleans. Euclid 394 18 New Orleans New Orleans. Evergreen 189 9 Evergreen Evergreen. Feliciana 31 13 St. Francisvllle... St. Franclsvllle. Fellowship 217 9 Hineston Hineston. Ferriday 390 4 Ferriday Ferriday. Florien 263 8 Florien Florien. Fordoche 292 12 Maringouin Maringouin. Forest Hill 254 9 Forest Hill Forest Hill. Forum 395 17 New Orleans New Orleans. Four Rivers 369 4 Jonesville Jonesville. Franklin 57 11 Franklin Franklin. Franklinton 101 14 Franklinton Franklinton. Friends of Harmony 58 18 New Orleans New Orleans. Galileo-Mazzini 368 16 New Orleans New Orleans. Georgetown 298 5 Georgetown Georgetown. Germania 46 16 New Orleans New Orleans. Gibsland 304 2 Gibsland Gibsland. Glenmora 356 9 Glenmora Glenmora. Goldonna 293 6 Goldonna Goldonna. Gordy 133 9 Lecompte Lecompte Graham, David R 413 18 New Orleans New Orleans. Grangeville 231 13 Grangeville Grangeville Greenwood 409 1 Greenwood Greenwood. Harmony 410 11 Eunice „. Eunice. Harrisonburg 110 4 Harrisonburg . Harrisonburg. Haughton 95 1 Haughton Haughton. Hermitage 98 15 New Orleans New Orleans. ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES 337 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES—Continued.

•gt; Nearest Name of Lodge Location PostofHce

Hines, Curtis T 317 9 Tioga Tioga. Hiram 70 18 New Orleans New Orleans. Hodge 363 3 Hodge Hodge. Holly Springs 247 6 Holly Springs oushatta Homer 152 2 Homer Homer. Hope 145 11 Lafayette Lafayette. Humble Cottage 19 11 Opelousas Opelousas. Ida 324 1 Ida Ida. Ideal 367 18 New Orleans New Orleans. Indivisible Friends.. 404 15 Algiers New Orleans. Invincible 361 18 New Orleans New Orleans. Ionic 374 18 New Orleans New Orleans. Ists 406 15 New Orleans. New Orleans. Istrouma 414 13 IstroumE— Istrouma. Jacques de Molay.... 389 18 New Orleans New Orleans Jefferson 191 17 New Orleans New Orleans. Jefferson, Thomas.... 113 9 Spearsville Lillie. Jeanerette 255 11 Jeanerette .... Jeanerette. Jennings 249 10 Jennings Jennings. Jonesboro 280 3 Jonesboro .... Tonesboro. Joppa 362 1 Shreveport .. Shreveport. Kellertown 124 13 Wilson Wilson. Kentwood 248 14 Kentwood .... Kentwood. Keystone 213 4 Sicily Island- Sicily Island. Kinder 291 10 Kinder Kinder. Kisatchie 156 8 Mount Carmel ...J Peason. Kisatchie Union 379 6 Kisatchie Kisatchie. Kosmos 171 16 New Orleans New Orleans. Lafayette 87 11 Patterson Patterson. 165 Lake Charles. Lake Charles 10 Lake Charles 214 Keithville iKeithville. Land Mark 240 1 Leesville. Leesville 8 Leesville 373 New Orleans Vew Orleans. Level 123 18 Keatchle. Liberty 167 6 Keatchle Linn Wood 236 18 New Orleans c* Orleans. Little Flock 341 8 Negreet Negreet. Little River 346 5 Rochelle Rochelle. Live Oak 160 10 Lake Arthur Lake Arthur. Livingston 220 14 Hammond Hammond Livonia 102 12 New Roads New Roads. Louisiana 122 17 New Orleans N'ew Orleans. Mackey 238 2 Rlnggold Ringgold. Magnolia 250 10 Barnes' Creek Ragley. Mansfield 411 6 Mansfield Mansfield. Many 283 8 Many _„ Many. Marion 269 3 Marion Marion. Marksville 258 9 Marksville Marksville. Marthaville 384 6 Marthaville Marthaville. McClanahan, Martin 209 1 Bossier City Bossier City. McGuire, R. F 7 Rayville Rayville. 338 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES—Continued.

Nearest Name of Lodge Location Postofflce

Melville 268 12 Melville Melville. Merryville 329 10 Merryville Merryville. Middle Creek 321 6 Bellwood Bellwood. Midway 385 3 Dodson Dodson. Milford 117 13 Hope Villa Hope Villa. Millerton 245 2 Haynesville Haynesville. Minden 51 2 Minden Minden. Mitchell 252 8 Mitchell Mitchell. Montgomery 168 5 Montgomery Montgomery. Mooringsport 342 1 Mooringsport Mooringsport. Mt. Gerizim 54 7 Bastrop Bastrop. Mt. Moriah 59 17 New Orleans New Orleans. Mt. Vernon 83 6 Logansport Logansport. New Hope 328 4 Winnsboro Winnsboro. New River 402 13 Gonzales Gonzales. Noble 320 8 Noble Noble. Oak Grove 284 7 Oak Grove Oak Grove. Oberlin 274 10 Oberlin Oberlin. Ocean 144 17 New Orleans New Orleans. Olive 52 13 Clinton Clinton. Oliver 84 9 Alexandria Alexandria. Olla 303 5 Olla Olla. Orleans 397 17 New Orleans New Orleans. Orphans' Friend . 185 11 Morrow Morrow. Osiris 300 18 New Orleans New Orleans Pecan Grove 222 7 Lake Providence. Lake Providence Pelican 318 6 Pelican Pelican. Perfect Union 1 17 New Orleans New Orleans. Perseverance 4 16 New Orleans New Orleans. Phoenix 38 6 Natchitoches Natchitoches. Pike, Albert 376 16 New Orleans New Orleans. Pine 264 14 Pinecliff Frankllnton. Pine Grove 288 14 Ponchatoula Ponchatoula. Pioneer 340 7 Pioneer Pioneer. Pitkin 338 8 Pitkin Pitkin. Plain Dealing 237 1 Plain Dealing Plain Dealing. Plains 135 13 Zachary Zachary. Pleasant Hill 230 8 Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill. Progressive 262 15 GaryvUle Garyville. Purdy, John F 396 18 New Orleans New Orleans. Queensborough ... 418 1 Shreveport Shreveport. Quitman 76 17 New Orleans New Orleans. Rapides 306 9 Poland .... Alexandria. Rayne 313 11 Rayne Rayne. . Robeline 344 6 Robeline Robeline. Roosevelt, Theo. 415 15 New Orleans New Orleans. Rosemary 278 5 Newport Sikes. Rosepine 290 8 Rosepine Rosepln*. Rousseau, Albert 301 11 St. MartlnviUe... St. Martlnvtlle. Ruston 106 3 Ruston Ruston. r

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Nearest Name of Lodge fa Location Postofflce

Saline 392 2 Saline. Saline. Schneidau, Paul M... 391 16 New Orleans New Orleans. Shongaloo 352 2 Shongaloo Shongaloo. Shreveport 115 1 Shreveport Shreveport. Silent Brotherhood.. 146 6 Coushatta Coushatta. Simsboro 235 3 Simsboro Simsboro. Slidell 311 14 Slidell Slidell. 221 9 Pineville Pineville. Solomon 184 14 Spring Creek Spring Creek. Spring Creek 348 2 Springhill Springhill. Springhill 417 15 Kenner Kenner. 28 Square & Compass.. 13 Jackson Jackson. 256 7 Mer Rouge Mer Rouge. St. Albans 96 13 Greensburg Greensburg. St. Andrews 47 13 Baton Rouge .... Baton Rouge. St. Helena 79 4 Newellton Newellton. St. James 153 15 Algiers New Orleans. St. Joseph 420 4 Sterlington Sterlington. Saints John 336 14 Sun Sun. Sterlington 383 4 Monroe Monroe. Sun 308 7 Tallulah Tallulah. Surghnor, Graham.... 309 4 Tallulah 421 St. Joseph St. Joseph. Tensas 182 18 New Orleans.— New Orleans. Thomas, Lee E 253 10 Sugar Town Sugar Town. Todd, Sam 8 Hornbeck Hornbeck. TrinitToro y i 375 17 New Orleans.... New Orleans. Trowel 386 17 New Orleans.... New Orleans. Tyrian 206 12 Batchelor Batchelor. Union i 172 16 New Orleans.... New Orleans. Union Fraternal 3 Parmerville Farmervillo. Unity 15 Houma Houma. Urim 4 Calhoun Ca'.houn. Verda 5 New Verda \Tevr Verda Vinton 10 Vinton Vinton. Vivian 1 Vivian Vivian. Walmsley, Simeoe.... 6 Weaver. Flora. Washington, George 18 New Orleans.... New Orleans. Welsh 10 Welsh Welsh. West Monroe 4 West Monroe .. West Monroe. Western Star 4 Monroe Monroe. White Castle 12 White Castle.... Whitecastle. White, Wm. D 15 Algiers New Orleans. Winnsboro 4 Winnsboro Winnsboro. Yellow Pine 10 Oakdale Oakdale. 14 Bnon „_ Zona. Zona 8 Zwolle Zwolle 340 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LOCATION

ALPHABETICAL LIST OP LOCATION.

Location Lodge Location Lodge 1

Abbeville Abbeville 192 lenmora Glenmora 356 Ajax Ajax 325 Goldonna Goldonna 293 Alco Alco. 416 ales. New Rivei 402 Alexandria Oliver 84 Grangeville Grangeville 231 Alexandria Alexandria 398 Greensburg St. Helena 96 Algiers Sts. John 153 Greenwood Greenwood 409 Algiers Indivisible Friends... 404 iretna Wm. D. White 408 Amite Amite City 175 Hall Summit Conly 241 Arcadia Arcadia 126 Hammond Livingston 160 Athens Athens. 136 Harrisonburg. . . . Harrisonburg 110 Barnes' Creek Magnolia 238 Haughton Haughton 95 Bastrop Mount Gerizim 54 Hawthorn Anacoco 147 Batchelor Tyrian 206 Haynesville Millerton 245 Baton Rouge.... St. James Hineston Fellowship 217 Baton Rouge. . . . Baton Rouge Hodge Hodge 363 Baton Rouge.... Capitol 399 Holly Springs Holly Springs 247 Baton Rouge.... Istrouma 414 Homer. Ho 152 Belcher Belcher 332 Hope Villa...... Milford. 117 Bellwood Middle Creek 321 Hornbeck 'oro. 253 Benton Cypress 89 Houma Unity 267 Bernice Bernice 239 Ida Ida. 324 Bogalusa Center 244 Jackson St. Albans 28 Bossier City Martin McClanahan. 384 Jeanerette eanerette 255 Boyce Boyce 273 Jena Michael Dempsey. . . 327 Bryceland Bryceland 350 Jennings Jennings 249 Bunkie Bunkie 326 Jonesboro Jonesboro 280 Cadeville Cadeville 229 Jonesville Four Rivers 369 Calhoun Urim 111 Keatchie Liberty 123 Campti Bethany 360 Keithville Landmark 214 Castor R. M. Crowson.... 281 Kenner Square and Compass. 417 Chatham Dalley 265 ECentwood Kentwood 248 Cheneyville Cheneyville 286 Kinder Kinder 291 Choudrant Choudrant 339 Kisatchie. Kisatchie Union 379 Clarks Clarks 382 Lafayette Hope 145 Clinton Olive. 52 Lake Arthur Live Oak 346 Coif ax Coif ax 259 Lake Charles.... Lake Charles 165 Collinston Collinston 357 Lake Charles.... Calcasieu 400 Columbia Columbia 164 Lake Providence. Pecan Grove 222 Cotton Valley Cotton Valley 335 Lecompte -. Gordy 133 Coushatta Silent Brotherhood. 146 Leesville Leesville 240 Covington Covington 188 Logansport Mount Vernon 83 Crowley Crowley 243 Mangham W. M. Baker 388 Crowville Crowville 370 Mansfield Mansfield 250 Delhi Delhi 120 Many Many 411 Denham Springs.. Denham Springs. . . 297 Maringouin Fordoche 292 DeQuincy DeQuincy 279 Marion Marion 283 DeRidder DeRidder 271 Marksville Marksville 269 Dodson Midway. . 385 Marthaville Marthaville 258 Donaldsonvilte. .. Ascension. 251 Melville Melville 268 Dorcheat Dorcheat 276 Mer Rouge St. Andrews 256 Downsville Downsville 143 Merryville Merryville 329 Elton Elton 349 Minden Minden 51 Elm Grove Atkins 266 Mitchell Mitchell 252 Enon Zona 337 Monroe Western Star 24 Eros Eros 295 Monroe Graham Surghnor... 383 Eunice Harmony 410 Montgomery Montgomery 168 Evergreen Evergreen...... 189 Mooringsport.... Mooringsport 342 Farmerville Union Fraternal. 53 Morgan City Doric 205 Ferriday Ferriday 390 Morrow Orphans Friend 185 Florien Florien. 263 Mount Carmel... Kisatchie 156 Forest Hill Forest Hill 254 Napoleon ville Assumption 307 Franklin Franklin 57 Natchitoches Phoenix 38 Franklinton Franklinton.... 101 Negreet Little Flock 236 Gary ville Progressive 262 Newellton St. Joseph 79 Georgetown Georgetown 298 New Iberia Aurora 193 Gibsland Gibsland 304 Newport. Rosemary 278 Gilbert Dan Gilbert 40; New Orleans.... Perfect Union 1 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LOCATION 341

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Location Lodge Location Lodge

New Orleans. . Etoile Polaire Pitkin Pitkin 338 New Orleans.. Perseverance Plain Dealing.... Plain Dealing 237 New Orleans.. Cervantes Plaquemine Acacia 116 New Orleans.. Germania Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill 230 New Orleans.. Friends of Harmony. Poland Rapides 306 New Orleans.. Mount Moriah Pollock Anchor., 261 New Orleans.. George Washington.. Ponchatoula Pine Grove 288 New Orleans.. Hiram Port Allen Blazing Star 212 New Orleans.. Alpha-Home Rayne Rayne 313 New Orleans.. Quitman Rayville , R. F. McGuire 209 New Orleans.. Hermitage Ringgold , Mackey 122 New Orleans.. Louisiana ,... Robeline Robeline 344 New Orleans.. Ocean Rochelle Little River 341 New Orleans.. Linn Wood Rodessa Benefield 270 New Orleans.. Kosmos Rose Pine Rose Pine 290 New Orleans.. Union Ruston Ruston 106 New Orleans.. Dante Saline Saline. 392 New Orleans.. Corinthian Shongaloo Shongaloo 352 New Orleans.. Jefferson Shreveport Caddo 179 New Orleans.. Osiris shreveport Shreveport 115 New Orleans.. Invincible Shreveport Joppa 362 New Orleans.. Ideal Shreveport W. H. Booth 380 New Orleans., Galileo-Mazzini Shreveport Queensborough 418 New Orleans.. Level Shreveport Cedar Grove 403 New Orleans., Ionic Sicily Island. . . . Keystone 213 New Orleans.. Trinity Simsboro Simsboro 235 New Orleans.. Albert Pike Simmesport Atchafalaya 163 New Orleans.. Trowel Slidell Slidell 311 New Orleans.. Crescent City Spearsville Thomas Jefferson. 113 New Orleans., Jacques de Molay. . . Spring Creek Spring Creek 184 New Orleans., Paul M. Schneidau. . Springhill Springhill 348 New Orleans. Euclid St. Francisville.. Feliciana 31 New Orleans.. Forum St. Joseph Tensas 309 New Orleans. John F. Purdy St. Martinville. . Albert Rousseau.. 301 New Orleans., Orleans Sterlington Sterlington 420 New Orleans.. Isis. Sugar Town.... SamTodd 182 New Orleans.. America Sun Sun 336 New Orleans. , Daylight Tallulah TaUulah 308 New Orleans., David R. Graham. Tioga Curtis T. Hines.. . 317 New Orleans.. Theo. Roosevelt... Trout Carrietta , 312 New Orleans.. Lee E- Thomas Urania. Charles F. Buck.. 260 New Roads... Livonia Vidalia Concordia 305 New Verda.. . Verda Vinton Vinton 364 Noble Noble Vivian Vivian. 314 Oakdale Yellow Pine Walnut Hill N. H. Bray 208 Oak Grove.. . Oak Grove Weaver. Simcoe Walmsley. 359 Oak Ridge.... Brookville Welsh Welsh , 232 Oberlin Oberlin West Monroe. . West Monroe 419 Olla. Olla White Castle... White Castle 257 Opelousas.... Humble Cottage. . Wilson Kellertown. 124 Patterson Lafayette Wmnfield Eastern Star. 151 Pelican , Pelican Winnsboro Winnsboro.. . 246 Pinecliff Pine. Winnsboro..... New Hope. .. 328 Pineville Solomon Zachary. Pla 135 302 Pioneer Pioneer. Zwolle. . . . Zwolle LODGES FORMING THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA—(ORGANIZED JUNE 12, to 1. PARFAITE UNION, chartered by the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, No. 29, Nov. 21, 1793, New Orleans, La. 2. CHARITE, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, No. 93, March 1, 1802, New Orleans, La. 3. CONCORDE, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, No. 117, Oct. 27, 1810, New Orleans, La. 4. PERSEVERANCE, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, No. 118, Oct. 27, 1810, New Orleans, La. 5. ETOILE POLAIRE, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, No. 129, June 3, 1811, New Orleans, La. Original organization 1794. HISTORICAL TABLE OF LODGES WHICH FOUNDED THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, AND THOSE CREATED BY IT SINCE ITS FOUNDATION. W M Places of o fl Date I Names of Lodges. of Present Remarks. S3 Their Establishment. Charter. OO o 1 Perfect Union New Orleans 1793 Aug. 15, 1812 Founded Grand Lodge. 2 Charite New Orleans 1802 Aug. 15, 1812 Charter forfTd '49. 3 Concorde 3 New Orleans 1810 Aug. 15,1812 Con. with P. TJ. 1. 4 Perseverance 4 New Orleans 1810 Aug. 15,1812 (No. 5 In 1822.) 5 Etoile Polaire INew Orleans 1794 Aug. 15,1812 Originally No. 5. o 6 Amis Reunis .._ , New Orleans. Org'niz'd by G.O.F. 1829 Annexed to Perseverance No. 4. "Si 7 Trlnosophes . 2 New Orleans. Org'nlz'd Feb. 17.._ 1833 Annexed to Perseverance No. 4. 8 Liberal New iOrleans. Org'niz'd Feb. 19__ 1833 Extinct January 26, 1845. 9 Amour Fraternel New Orleans..Org'nlz'd April 1.... 1839 Extinct Annexed to Los Amigos del Orden 5. 10 Disc, due Senat Mason- nique (now Feb. 14, [March 31, 1895. 1885), St. Andre 5 New Orleans 1839 June 3, 1839 Consolidated with Polar Star No. 1, 11 Los Amigos del Orden 5 New Orleans 1842 Sept. 24, 1842 Consolidated August 23d, 1883, to 12 Cervantes 6 New Orleans 1842 Feb. 14, 1884 [form Cervantes No. 5. 13 Friendship Mobile, Alabama __ .._ 1813 Extinct Charter forfeited March 17, 1830. 14 La Union Frater de Carl- dad 7 Havana, Cuba 1815 Extinct Charter forfeited March 17, 1820. 15 Los Amigos Reunidoa 8 Vera Cruz, Mexico 1816 Extinct 16 Reunion de la Vertud 9 Campeachy, Yucatan . 1817 Extinct Charter forfeited August 11, 1821 17 Silencio 9 New Orleans __ Feb. 12, 1861 Con. Aug. 23, '83, to form Cervantes i 18 L'Etoile Flamboyants 10 Baton Rouge 1817 Extinct Charter forfeited August 11, 1834. 19 El Templo de la Drrlna Purido 11 Matanzas, Cuba - 1818 Extinct Charter forfeited Feb. 10, 1822. La Verito 12 Donaldsonville, Assumption Par. 1818 Extinct Charter forfeited Aug. 11, 1829. 21 Union „ 13 Natchitoches, Natchitoches Par. 1818 Extinct Charter forfeited Aug. 11, 1828. La Rectitude 14 Havana, Cuba 1818 Extinct Charter forfeited Aug. 11, 1821. Columbian 15 Alexandria, Rapides Parish 1819 Extinct 1849. 24 Eureka . 16 Blakely, Alabama 1819 Extinct 1849. 25 Washington 17 Baton Rouge, East B. R. Parish 1819 Extinct 1849. 26 Aurora de •••* 18 Yucatan 1820 Extinct 1849. 27 Humble Chaumiere (now Humble Cottage) 19 Opelousas, St. Landry Parish Aug. 19, 1820 28 Triple Blenfalsance 20 New Orleans _ 1820 Extinct Charter surrendered Mar. 1, 1829. 29 Sincere Amitl6 21 St. Martinville, St. Martin Par... 1821 Extinct Charter surrendered Aug. 1, 1825. 30 Mobile 22 Mobile, Alabama _ - 1821 Extinct . Charter forfeited. 31 De la Union 23 St. James Parish 1823 Extinct . Charter surrendered 1833. 32 Western Star 24 Monroe, Ouachita Parish 1823 1849 A new charter granted. 33 Lafayette 25 New Orleans 1824 Extinct Charter forfeited 1849 — members 34 Harmony ' 26 New Orleans 1826 Extinct Since 1837. [formed Dudley 66 35 Numantina 27 New Orleans 1826 Extinct Charter forfeited 1849. 36 St. Albans 28 Jackson, East Feliciana Parish.. 1827 Jan. 6, 1827 37 Harmony 29 Opelousas, St. Landry Parish 1827 Extinct . Charter forfeited 1849. 38 Lafayette 30 Lafayette, Lafayette Parish 1827 Extinct Charter forfeited 1840. 39 Feliciana _ 31 St. Francisville, W. Feliciana I Par., was chartered by Grand CO Lodge of Ky. as 46 1817 Mar. 25 1828 40 Louisiana 32 New Orleans 1828 Extinct Charter forfeited 1842. 41 Hiram 33 Cheneyville, Rapides Parish . 1828 Extinct Charter forfeited 1849. 42 Selected Friends 34 Clinton, Avoyelles Parish 1829 Extinct Charter forfeited 1849. 43 Fraternite 35 New Orleans . 1833 Ex. [Texas Charter surrendered Oct. 14, 1840. 44 Holland 38 Brazoria, Texas 1836 Now No. 1, Founded G. Lodge, Texas, 1838. 45 Alexandria 37 Alexandria, Rapides Parish 1836 Extinct 48 Phoenix 38 Natchitoches, Natchitoches Par. Oct. 6, 1836 [Members formed Marion 68. 47 Poinsett 39 New Orleans 1837 Extinct Charter surrendered Mar. 16, 1847, Placet of Date Names of Lodgw. of Present Remarks. Their Establishment is Charter. GO 48 Milam 40 Nacogdoches, Texas 1837 Founded G. Lodge, Texas, 1838. 49 McFarland 41 San Augustine, Texas 1827 Founded G. Lodge, Texas, 1838. 50 Morning Star 41 Arkansas Post, Arkansas 1838 Founded G. Lodge, Ark., 1838. 51 Western Star 4S Little Rock, Arkansas .. 1838 Founded G. Lodge, Ark., 1838. 52 Foyer Maeonnlque 44 New Orleans Oct. 6, 1838 Consolidated with P 4, Sept., 1879. 53 Desert 44 Napoleonville, Assumption Par. i'841 Extinct .. 1845. 03 54 Jackson 45 Greenwood, Caddo Parish Jan. 28, 1843 Charter forfeited Feb. 17, 1881. 8 55 Germanla 46 New Orleans Apr. 18, 1844 M 56 St. James . 47 Baton Rouge, Bast B. R. Parish June 28, 1844 a 67 Hospltaliere du Teche. 48 St. Martinville, St. Martin Par. 1844 Extinct.... Charter forfeited 1849. f 58 Caddo 49 Shreveport, Caddo Parish 1845 Extinct .. Charter surrendered 1853. 59 Providence 50 Lake Providence, Carroll Parish Apr. 19, 1845 Charter surrendered 1881. 60 Minden 51 Minden, Webster Parish Apr. 19, 1845 E 61 Olive 52 Clinton, B. Feliciana Parish Nov. 27, 1845 62 Union Fraternal r 53 Farmerville, Union Parish _ Feb. 12, 1890 Forfeited Feb. 9, 1886. New charter 63 Mount Gerizim ... 54Bastrop, Morehouse Parish Nov. 28, 1846 [Feb. 12, 1890. 64 De Soto 55 Mansfield, De Soto Parish Mar. 27, 1847 Charter surrendered 1881. 65 Lafayette 56Vernon, Jackson Parish _ Nov. 27, 1847 Charter forfeited February, 1887. 66 Franklin 57 Franklin, St. Mary's Parish Jan. 24, 1848 67 Friends of Harmony..... 58 New Orleans Apr. 22, 1848 68 Mount Moriah 59 New Orleans Mar. 24, 1849 [proceedings 1852. 69 Coushatta 60 Coushatta, Red River Parish 1849 Extinct.... Since 1854. Last returns, p. 141, 70 Western Star 61 Monroe, Ouachita Parish Nov. 1, 1849 Number changed to 24 in 1866. 71 Herman : 62 New Orleans 1849 Extinct .. Charter surrendered in 1852. 72 Tunica - _ 63 Tunica, West Feliciana Parish.... Jan. 28, 1850 Consolidated with No. 31, 1S81. 73 Edna 64 Columbia, Caldwell Parish 1349 Extinct . Charter forfeited in 1856. 74 George Washington 65 New Orleans 1847 Mar. 3, 1850 [No. 1, Dec. 1, '87. 75 Dudley 66 New Orleans 1347 Mar. 3, 1850 Consolidated with Perfect Union 76 Warren 67 New Orleans 1S50 Extinct .. Charter surrendered Jane 5. IMS. 77 Marion 68 New Orleans .... 1850 Mar. 3, 1850 Consolidated with P. U. No. 1, 1886. 78 Crescent City 69 New Orleans .... 1850 Annexed to George Washington 79 Hiram 70 New Orleans 1847 Mar. 3, 1850 [Lodge 65, in 1851. 80 Eureka 71 New Orleans 1848 Extinct Charter surrendered April 22, 1850. 81 Alpha-Home ._ 78 N O., Alpha, org*d 1848. Home 1855 Feb. 14 1860 A union of Alpha 72 and Home 145. 82 Sts. John New Orleans 1847 Annexed to Warren No. 67, in '55. 83 Joppa Shreveport, Caddo Parish 1850 Extinct Charter surrendered in July, 1857. 84 Sabine Port Jesup, Sabine Parish 1850 Mar. 4, 1850 Charter forfeited February 6, 1934. 85 Quitman New Orleans 1850 Mar. 4, 1850 86 Mount Moriah Port Hudson, E. Fellclana Parish 1850 Extinct j consolidated win Perfect Union 1, mne 11,1883, New Orleans Mar. 4; 1850 87 Orleans 1847 I Charter forfeited Fed-12, '62. restored Feo. 12 77 ( Char. sur"d Aug., '66, last returns © St. Joseph 79 Newelton, Tensas Parish 1850 | Old charter restored Feb. 13,1874 89 De Witt Clinton : 80 Marion, Union Parish 1850 Mar. 4, 1S50 Charter forfeited February, 1878. 90 Ibervilie 81 Plaquemine, Ibervilie Parish _ 1850 Extinct Charter forfeited in 1856. 91 Clinton York 82 Clinton, B. Feliclana Parish...... 1850 Annexed to Olive No. 52, in 1852. 92 Mount Vernon 83 Logansport, De Soto Parish 1849 Mar. 4, 1850 93 Oliver 84 Alexandria, Rapides Parish 1849 Mar. 4, 1850 94 Florida 85 Jackson, B. Feliciana Parish..... 1849 Annexed to St. Albans No. 28. 95 Pleasant Hill 86 Pleasant Hill, De Soto Parish.... 1850 Mar. 4, 1850 Charter forfeited Feb. 17, 1876. 96 Lafayette 87 Pattersonville, St. Mary Parish 1849 Mar. 4, 1850 97 Many Many, Sabine Parish 1850 Extinct Forfeited Feb. 16, 1872. t"1 1850 O 98 Cypress 89 Collinsburg, Bossier Parish Feb. 12:, 1890 Forfeited FetJ. 16.1887 New darter Feo. II, 11911 a [Location moved to Benton. 55 99 Thibodaux Benevolent 90 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish Jan. 21, 1851 Charter forfeited Feb. 10, 1892. 100 Livonia 91 Livonia, Pointe Coupee Parish... 1851 Extinct Charter surrendered in 1857. 101 Monticello 92 Monticello, Carroll Parish Jan. 11, 1851 Charter forfeited February. 1887. 102 Les Vrais Amis 93 Cheniere Caminada, Barataria 1851 Extinct . Charter forfeited in 1856. 103 Napoleon '. 94 Ouachita City, Union Parish 1851 1851 Charter forfeited in '57 and '87. 104 Bellevue 95 Bellevue, Bossier Parish Jan. 21, 1851 Charter sur'd in '57. Rev"d in '66. 105 St. Helena 96 Greensburg, St. Helena Parish Jan. 21, 1851 (Name and location clanged to uangntoi, 1910) 106 97 Richmond, Madison Parish Extinct . Patmos 1851 Charter surrendered in 1859. 107 Hermitage 98 New Orleans _ Jan. 21, 1851 108 Henderson 99 Cotile. Rapides Parish 1851 Extinct . December, 1862. 109 Taylor 100 Homer, Claiborne Parish 1851 Extinct . Charter forfeited in 1858 110 Franklinton 101 Franklinton, Washington Parish Jan. 21, 1851 Places of Date Names of Lodges. of Present Remarks. Their Establishment. 3 t* Charter. I QO 111 Louisiana 102 NBW Orloans Jan 23. 1851 112 Cloutierville 103 Colfax, Grant Parish Jan. 21, 1852 Charter forfeited February, 1884. 113 Mount Lebanon .. 104 Mount Lebanon, Bienville Parish Jan. 21, 1852 Charter forfeited February, 1902. 114 Trinity 105 Trinity, Catahoula Parish Jan. 21, 1852 Charter forfeited 1881. 115 Ruston 106 Ruston, Lincoln Parish Jan. 29, 1852 Name changed to Ruston in 1892. 116 Patrick Henry .... 107 City of Jefferson, Jefferson Par 1852 Extinct . Charter surrendered 1855. H 117 Sparta 108 Sparta, Bienville Parish Jan. 29, 1852 Forfeited Feb. '81; Forfeited 2-2-32. O to 118 Castor 109 Cuba, Caldwell Parish Jan. 21, 1852 Charter surrendered Feb., 1881. M 119 Harrisonburg 110 Harrisonburg, Catahoula Parish Jan. 21, 1852 Q 120 Urim 111 Forksville, Ouachita Parish .._ Feb. 2, 1853 Location changed to Calhoun, f» 121 Bartholomew 112 Plantersville, Morehouse Parish Feb. 2, 1853 Charter surrendered Feb., 1899. ("Charter surrendered Feb., 1901; 122 Thomas Jefferson 113 Spearsville, Union Parish 1853 Feb. 2, 1937 \ rechartered with original num- [ ber Feb. 2, 1937. 123 Friendship 114 Woodville, Jackson Parish .. 1853 Extinct . Charter surrendered in 1861. 124 Shreveport 115 Shreveport, Caddo Parish Jan. 27, 1853 125 Acacia 116 Plaquemine, Iberville Parish Jan. 17, 1854 126 Milford 117 Hope Villa, E. Baton Rouge Par Jan. 20, 1854 127 Terryville 118 Terryville, Claiborne Parish Jan. 17, 1854 Charter surrendered 1885. 128 Constantine 119 Waterproof, Tensas Parish 1854 Extinct . Charter sur'd Feb. 7, 1862, p. 46. 129 Delhi 120 Delhi, Richland Parish Jan. 17, 1854 Name changed 1873. (Deerfleld.) 130 Lisbon 121 Lisbon, Claiborne Parish Jan. 17, 1854 Charter forfeited Feb. 9, 1886. 131 Mackey 122 Ringgold, Bienville Parish Jan. 20, 1854 132 Liberty 123 Keachie, De Soto Parish Feb. 14, 1855 Charter restored February, 1866. 133 Kellertown 124 Kellertown, East Feliciana Par Feb. 14, 1855 134 Pearl River 125 Line Academy, Washington Par Feb. 14, 1855 Domicile changed to Angie, 1907, [Charter sur. Feb'y 8, 1938. 135 Arcadia 126 Arcadia, Bienville Parish Feb. 14, 1855 harter renewed February, 1885. [Ch. sur. Feb'y, 1906. 136 Spring Hill 127 Springhlll Church, Union Parish Feb. 14, 1855 Ch. sur. 1878; ren'd Feb., 1898. 137 D'Arbonne 128 D'Arbonne, Union Parish 1855 Extinct . Charter surrendered 1859. 188 Dawson 129 Scotville, Claiborne Parish Extinct Charter forfeited Feb. 16, 1872. 139 Solomon 130 Goodrich Landing, Carroll Par. Extinct Charter forfeited '69. Last returns [p. J07, Pro. 1889 140 Shiloh 131 Shiloh, Union Pariah Feb. 14, 1855 Charter forfeited 1887. 141 Warren 132 Winnsboro, Franklin Parish Extinct Forfeited February, 1870. 142 Gordy 133 Cheneyville, Rapides Parish Feb. 14, 1855 Location changed to Lecompte. 143 Harry Hill 134 Bastrop, Morehouse Parish 1855 Annexed to Mt. Gerizim 54 in 1862. 144 Plains 135 Plains Store, East Baton Rouge Feb. 21, 1856 Location changed to Zachary. 145 Athens 136 Athens, Claiborne Parish Feb. 12, 1856 146 Murray 137 Alexandria, Rapides Parish 1856 Extinct Charter forf'd in '57, p. 96, Pro. '59 147 Jeffersonian 138 Kingston, De Soto Parish 1856 Feb. 12, 1856 Charter surrendered 1880. 148 139 "{ouma, Terrebonne Parish Feb. 12, 1856 Charter surrendered 1880. w Houma M 149 Cool Spring 140 Colquit, Claiborne Parish Feb. 12, 1856 Charter forfeited 1881. Q 150 Huntington 141 Minden, Webster Parish 1856 Annexed to Minden No. 51, 1866. 151 Home 142 New Orleans 1856 Formed Alpha Home No. 72, 1859. 152 Downsville 143 Downsville, Union Parish Feb. 12, 1856 153 1857 Ocean 144 New Orleans Feb. 10, Ed 154 Hope 145 Lafayette, Lafayette Parish .... Feb. 10, 1857 155 O Silent Brotherhood 146 Coushatta, Red River Parish... Feb. 10, 1857 f 156 Anacoco 147 Hawthorn, Vernon Parish Feb. 10, 1857 Charter forfeited '81. Renewed '85 157 Red Land 148 Red Land, Bossier Parish Feb. 10, 1857 Charter surrendered Feb. 2, 1926. 158 Darlington _ 149 Darlington, St. Helena Parish.... Feb. 10, 1858 Charter forfeited Feb. 7, 1905. s 159 Perkins 150 Donaldsonville, Ascension Par Feb. 10, 1858 Charter surrendered 1879. 160 Eastern Star 151 Winnfleld, Winn Parish Feb. 10, 1858 161 Homer 152 lomer, Claiborne Parish Feb. 10, 1858 162 Saints John 153 Algiers, New Orleans Feb. 10, 1858 163 Filmore 154 Filmore, Bossier Parish Feb. 12, 1858 Charter surrendered 1879. 164 Cherry Ridge 155Zion Hill, Union Parish Feb. 12, 1858 Charter surrendered Feb. 10, 1892. 165 Kisatchie 156 Mount Carmel, Sablne Parish. Feb. 12, 1858 [turns p. 220, Pro. 1868. 166 Grosse Tete 157 Rosedale, Ibervllle Parish 1859 Extinct . Charter sur'd Feb. 1869. Last re- 167 Rapides 158 Huddleston, Rapides Parish Feb. 16, 1859 Charter forfeited 1881. 168 Morganza 159 Morganza, Point Coupee Parish Feb. 16, 1859 Charter surrendered 1879. 169 Livingston 160 Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish Feb. 16, 1859 Places of Date Names of Lodges. Their Establishment. of Present Remarks. Charter. QO

170 Brookville 161 Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish Feb. 16, 1860 171 Burnsville 162 hangaloo, Clalborne Parish.... Feb. 16, 1860 Charter forfeited Feb. 9, 1886. 172 Atchafalaya 163 ' mm sport, Avoyelles Parish.. Feb. 16, 1860 173 Columbia 164 olumbia, Caldwell Parish Feb. 16, 1860 Charter forfeited February, 1887. 174 Lake Charles 165 Lake Charles. Calcasieu Parish Feb. 16, 1860 [Rechartered Feb. 9, 1892. 175 Excelsior 168 New Orleans Feb. 12, 1861 Charter surrendered 1878. w 176 Linn Wood 167 New Orleans Feb. 13, 1861 [stored June 20, 1926. § 177 Montgomery 168 Montgomery, Grant Parish Feb. 13, 1861 Charter arrested July 24, 1925. Re- W 178 t—i Haynesville 169 Haynesville, Claiborne Parish.... Feb. 13, 1861 Charter surrendered 1886. O Crescent, U. D. .. Army Lodge 1862 Extinct .. Surrendered May, '66, p. 505, '66. 179 Orus 170 New Orleans Feb. 9, 1864 Consolidated with P. U. No. 1, '79 180 Kosmos 171 New Orleans Feb. 9, 1864 181 Union 172 New Orleans Feb. 17, 1865 182 Orient 173 New Orleans Feb. 17, 1865 Consolidated with 68. t 183 Dante 174 New Orleans Feb. 14, 1866 M 184 Amite City 175 Amite City, Tangipahoa Parish.. Feb. 14, 1866 o 185 Perfect Harmony 176 New Orleans Feb. 14, 1867 Consolidated with 68. f 186 Eureka 177 Bonner, Lincoln Parish Feb. 14, 1867 Charter forfeited Feb. 17, 1881. o 187 Tulip 178 Tulip, Claiborne Parish Feb. 14, 1867 Charter surrendered Feb. 10, 1892 188 Caddo 179 Shreveport, Caddo Parish Feb. 14, 1867 g 189 H Little Flock 180 Wineburg, Sabine Parish . Feb. 14, 1867 Charter forfeited February, 1878. S3 190 Jeffersonian 181 Kingston, De Soto Parish Feb. 14, 1867 Charter surrendered 1880. 191 Sam Todd 182 Sugar Town, Beauregard Parish Feb. 14, 1867 192 Longwood 183 Mooringsport, Caddo Parish .. Feb. 14, 1867 Charter forfeited February, 1887. 193 Spring Creek 184 Spring Creek Church, Tangipa- hoa Parish _ Feb. 14, 1867 Domicile changed from Big Cane to 194 Orphans' Friend 185 Big Cane, St. Landry Parish Feb. 13, 1867 [Morrow Feb. 6, 1924. 195 Kisatchie Union 186 Kile's Mills, Natchitoches Parish Feb. 13, 1868 Charter surrendered May 31, 1880. 196 Plat Lick 187 Flat Lick, Claiborne Parish Feb. 13, 1868 Charter surrendered 1883. 197 Covington 188 Covington, St. Tammany Parish Feb. 13, 1868 198 Evergreen 189 Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish.. Feb. 14, 1868 199 Corinthian 190 New Orleans Feb. 9, 1869 200 Jefferson 191 New Orleans Feb. 9, 1869 201 Abbeville 193 Abbeville, Vermilion Parish.... Feb. 6, 1869 202 Aurora _ 193 New Iberia, Iberia Parish Feb. 10, 1869 203 Mount Olivet _ 194 Bayou Boeuf, St. Landry Parish Feb. 10, 1869 Charter forfeited Feb. 17, 1881. 204 Trenton 195 Trenton, Ouachita Parish Feb. 10, 1869 Charter surrendered Nov., 1880. 205 Ashland 196 Ashland, Natchitoches Parish Feb. 10, 1869 Name and location changed 1874 and 1902; Ch. forfeited Feb. 7, 1933. 5>06 Magnolia 197 Washington, St. Landry Parish. Feb. 16, 1870 Ch. forfeited Feb. 17, 1881. [Saline. 207 Brookline 198 Brookline, Jackson Parish Feb. 16, 1870 Location changed to Pleasant hill [Church, Charter sur. Feb'y 8, 1938. 208 Mallet Woods 199 Prudhomme City, St. Landry Ph. Feb. 19, 1870 Charter forfeited 1878. 209 Oak Grove 200 Oak Grove, Carroll Parish Mar. 23, 1870 Charter forfeited February, 1887. 210 Summerfield 201 Summerfield, Claiborne Parish Apr. 25, 1870 Charter surrendered Feb. 14, 1899. © 211 Holly Springs 202 Holly Springs, Claiborne Parish Apr. 25, 1870 Charter surrendered Oct. 12, 1879. 212 Assumption 203 Napoleonville, Assumption Par... Feb. 15, 1871 Charter surrendered Dec. 15, 1882. 213 Corner Stone 204 Lewisville, Winn Parish Feb. 15, 1871 Charter surrendered 1885 214 Doric 205 Morgan City, St. Mary Parish.... Feb. 15, 1871 fCharter forfeited Feb. 13, 1894. Reorganized at Batchelor, Pointe 215 Feb. 3, 1920 I Coupee Parish, as Tyrian No. Tyrian 206 Williamsport, Point Coupee Par. 1871 1 378, Feb. 3, 1920. Permission granted Feb. 2, 1937 to use origi- [ nal number "206." 216 Howard 207 Springfield P. O. Livingston Par Feb. 15, 1871 Charter forfeited Feb. 17, 1884. 217 N. H. Bray 208 Walnut Hill, Vernon Parish Feb. 15, 1871 218 R. F. McGuire 209 Rayville, Richland Parish ... Feb. 15, 1871 218 Missionary 210 Missionary Ridge, Catahoula Ph Feb. 14, 1872 Charter forfeited Feb. 9, 1886. 220 Beacon 211 Arizona, Claiborne Parish Feb. 14, 1872 Charter forfeited Feb. 9, 1886. 221 Blazing Star 212 W. B. Rouge, W. B. Rouge Ph. Feb. 14, 1872 222 Key Stone 213 Sicily Island, Catahoula Parish Feb. 14, 1872 223 Land Mark 214 Spring Ridge, Caddo Parish Feb. 14, 1873 Location changed to Keithville. 224 Friendship 215 Liberty Hill, Bienville Parish.... Feb. 14, 1873 Ch. forfeited 1886; restored 1887; Charter forfeited Feb. 7, 1933. 225 Good Intent 216 Loggy Bayou, Red River Parish Feb. 14, 1873 harter surrendered 1912. 226 Fellowship 217 Hineston, Rapides Parish Feb. 14, 1873 227 The Star in the East 218 St. Thomas, West Indies Feb. 14, 1873 Charter recalled 1874. 228 Adonijah 219 Black Bayou, Caddo Parish Feb. 13, 1874 'harter surrendered 1885. Places of Date Names of Lodges. 0 oJ of Present Remarks. 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229 Livonia 220 New Roads, Pointe Coupee Par. Feb. 13, 1874 ( Merged with Oliver Lodge No. 84, 230 Solomon Plneville, Rapides Parish Feb. 13, 1874 \ April 6, 1910, Charter restored 231 Pecan Grove Providence, Carroll Parish Feb. 17, 1876 ( February 7, 1922. 232 Bethany 223 Bethany Church, Natchltoches P Feb. 18, 1876 Charter surrendered Feb., 1906. 233 Alabama Alabama Church, Bienville Par. Feb. 17, 1877 Charter forfeited February, 1887. 234 Centennial 225 Waterproof, Tensas Parish Feb. 17, 1877 Charter forfeited Feb. 9, 1886. 235 Clear Spring Longwood, Caddo Parish Feb. 17, 1877 Charter forfeited Feb. 9, 1886. 236 Bine Buck _ _ 227 Johnson's Wyou. Cameron Par. Feb. 15, 1879 Charter surrendered 1888. 237 Terrebonne 228 Houma, Terrebonne Parish Feb. 18, 1881 Charter surrendered 1886. 238 Cadeville 229 Cadeville, Ouachita Parish Feb. 14, 1889 Q >• 239 Pleasant Hill 230 Pleasant Hill, Sabine Parish Feb. 12, 1890 f 240 Grangeville 231 Grangeville, St. Helena Parish Feb. 12, 1890 241 Welsh 232 Welsh, Jeff. Davi« Parish Feb. 12, 1890 242 tri Kyiche 233 Mill, Winn Parish Feb. 11, 1891 Charter forfeited Feb. 7, 1933. f 243 Robertsville 234 Robertsville, Natchltoches Par. Feb. 11, 1891 Charter surrendered Feb. 17 1930. 244 Slmsboro 235 m Simsboro, Lincoln Parish Feb. 11, 1891 o 245 Little Flock ."...... 236Negreet236 , Sabine Parish Feb. 9, 1892 246 Plain Dealing 237 Plain Dealing, Bossier Feb. 9, 1892 247 Magnolia 238 Barnes Creek, Beau regard Par... Feb. 9, 1892 [1903 24S Shiloh 239 Bernice, Union Parish Feb. 15, 1893 Shiloh Lodge changed to Bernice, 249 Leesvllle 240 Leesville, Union Parish Feb. 15, 1893 Ch. forfeited Feb. 6, '24, new Ch. 250 Conly 241 Hall Summit, Red River Parish Feb. 15, 1893 [issued Feb. 4, '25. 251 Weston 242 Weston, Jackson Parish Feb. 15, 1893 Charter forfeited Feb. 4, 1925. 252 Cro wley 243 Crowley, Acadia Parish Feb. 15, 1893 253 Center Washington Parish.... Feb. 13, 1894 254 Millerton Haynesville, Claiborne Parish.. Feb. 13, 1894 255 Winnsboro Winnsboro, Franklin Parish Feb. 13, 1894 256 Clear Spring Clear Spring, Red River Parish.. Feb. 13, 1894 Name changed to Holly Springs 257 Kentwood Kentwood, Tangipahoa Parish.... Feb. 13, 1894 [Lodge, Jan. 27, 1936. 258 Jennings _ Jennings, Jeff. Davis Parish. Feb. 12, 1895 259 Mansfield 250 Mansfield, De Soto Parish Feb. 12, 1895 260 Ascension — 251 Donaldsonville, Ascension Par... Feb. 12, 1895 261 Mitchell 252 Mitchell, Sabine Parish _.. Feb. 11, 1896 262 Toro 253 Hornbeck, Vernon Parish Feb. 11, 1896 262 Forest Hill 254 Forest Hill, Rai>ides Parish Feb. 11, 1896 264 Jeanerette _ 255 Jeanerette, Iberia Parish Feb. 11, 1896 265 Saint Andrew 256 Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish.. Feb. 11. 1896 266 White Castle _ 267 White Castle, Iberville Parish.. Feb. 9. 1897 267 Marthaville 258 Marthaville, Natchitoches Par.. Feb. 15, 1898 268 Colfax 259 Colfax, Grant Parish Feb. 15, 1898 269 C. F. Buck 260 Urania, LaSalle Parish Feb. 15, 1898 270 Anchor 261 Pollock, Grant Parish Feb. 14, 1899 f Domicile changed from Lutcher 271 Progressive 26J Lutcher, St. James Parish Feb. 14, 1899\ to Garyvllle, St. John Parish, s [Feb. 3, 1926. CO Feb. 13, 1900 W 272 Florlen 263 Florlen, Sabine Parish M 273 Pin© 264 Pine, Washington Parish Feb. 13, 1900 o 274 Dalley 265 Dalley, Jackson Parish Feb. 13, 1900 Domicile changed to Chatham. t"1 275 Atkins 266 Atkins,, Bossier Parish Feb. 13, 1900 Domicile changed from Atkins to 276 Unity 267 Houma, Terrebonne Parish Feb. 13, 1900 [Elm Grove, Feb. 6, 1924 277 Melville ... 268 Melville, St. Landry Parish Feb. 12, 1901 278 Marks ville 269 Marksville, Avoyelles Parish .... Feb. 12, 1901 279 Benefield . 270 Rodessa, Caddo Parish Feb. 12, 1901 280 DeRidder . 271 De Bidder, Beauregard Parish. Feb. 11, 1902 281 Sarepta ... 272 Sarepta, Webster Parish Feb. 11, 1902 Charter forfeited Feb. 4, 1925. 282 Boyce 273 Boyce, Rapides Parish Feb. 11, 1902 283 Oberlin ... 274 Oberlin, Allen Parish Feb. 11, 1902 ( Charter forfeited Feb. 6, 1917. 284 Benson 275 Benson, De Soto Parish Feb. 11. 1902 \ Charter restored Feb. 3, 1920. 285 Dorcheat . 276 Dorcheat, Webster Parish Feb. 3, 1903 I Re-forfeited Feb. 6, 1924. 286 Dubach 277 Dubach, Lincoln Parish !Feb. 3, 1903 Charter forfeited May 26, 1939. 287 Rosemary 278 Newport, Winn Parish ! Feb. 3, 1903 288 DeQuincy 279 De Quincey, Calcasieu Parish. Feb. 3, 1903 289 Jonesboro 280 Jonesboro, Jackson Parish Feb. 3, 1903 290 R. M. Crowson 281 Castor, Bienville Parish Feb. 3, 1903 291 Vellow Pine 282 Oakdale, Allen Parish Feb. 3, 1903 292 Marion 283 Marion, Union Parish Feb. 3, 1904 O5 293 Oak Grove 284 Oak Grove, West Carroll Parish Feb. 3, 1904 OS Or o c Date Places of Remarks. I Names of Lodges. Their Establishment. of Present •3 3*? Charter. PO 294 Many ___:_ 285 Many Sabine Parish Feb. 3, 1904 Charter surrendered Feb. 2, 1915. 295 Choneyville Cheneyville, Rapides Parish .. Feb. 3, 296 Globe Yellow Pine, Webster Parish Feb. 3, 1904 Charter surrendered Feb. 2, 1914 297 Pine Grove Ponchatouia. Tangipahoa Parish Feb. 3, 1904 298 Dodson Dodson, Winn Parish Feb. 3, 1904 Charter forfeited February 3, 1941. 299 Rose Pine Rose Pine, Vernon Parish Feb. 3, 1904 CO 300 Kinder, Allen Parish Feb. 7, 1905 § 301 Kinder . . •rdoche. Point Conpee Parish Feb. 7, 1905 Domicile changed to Maringouin. g 302 Fordoche idonna, Natchltoches Parish Feb. 7, 1905 Q >• 303 Goldonna iolmont, Sablne Parish Feb. 7, 1905 Charter forfeited February 6, 1934. 304 Bclmont Eros, Jackson Parish Feb. 7, 1905 305 Eros Hico, Lincoln Parish |Feb. 7, 1905 Charter surrendered Feb. 8, 1938. 306 Hico Denham Springs, Livingston Ph. Feb. 7, 1905 307 Denham Springs Georgetown, Grant Parish Feb. 6, 1906 308 Georgetown Wilda, Rapides Parish Feb. 6, 1906 Charter surrendered Apr. 19. 1910 ' o 309 Hempliill Star .. New Orleans, Orleans Parish Feb. 7, 1906 310 Osiris St. Martinville, St. Martin Par... Feb. 6, 1906 311 Albert Rosseau Zwolle, Sabine Parish Feb. 6, 1906 312 Zwolle Feb. 6, 1906 Olla Olla, LaSalle Parish 313 Bienville Parish Feb. 6, 1906 314 Gibsland Feb. 6, 1906 Concordia Vidalia, Concordia Parish 315 Poland, Rapides Parish Feb. 6, 1906 316 Rapides Feb. 6, 1906 Assumption NTapoleonville, Assumption Par... 317 Tallulah, Madison Parish _.. Feb. 6, 1906 318 Tallulah Feb. 5, 1907 Tensas St. Joseph, Tensas Parish 319 Leander, Vernon Parish Feb. 5, 1907 Charter forfeited February 6, 1934. 320 Leander Feb. 5, 1907 Slidell Slidell, St. Tammany Parish.. 321 LaSalle Parish Feb. 5, 1907 322 Carietta ... Feb. 5, 1907 Rayne Rayne, Acadla Parish 323 Vivian 314 Vivian, Caddo Parish Feb. 5, 1907 324 Gueydan 315 Gueydan, Vermilion Parish Feb. 5, 1907 Charter surrendered Feb. 8, 1916. 325 Summerfleld ..I .... 316 Summerfleld, Claiborne Parish.. Feb. 5, 1907 Charter surrendered Feb. 6, 1917. 326 Curtis T. Hlnes 317 Tioga, Rapides Parish Feb. 5, 1907 327 Pelican ...... 318 Pelican, De Soto Parish Feb. 4, 1908 328 Orange ...... 319 Orange, Vernon Parish Feb. 4, 1908 Charter surrendered Feb. 8, 1916 329 Noble - 320 Noble, Sabine Parish Feb. 4, 1908 330 Middle Creek 321 Coburn, Sabine Parish Feb. 4, 1908 f Location changed to Bellwood, ( Natchitoches Parish. 331 Courtableau Washington, St. Landry Parish. Feb. 4, 1908Charter surrendered Feb. 6, 1935. 332 Verda 323 New Verda, Grant Parish .... Feb. 4, 1908 333 Ida _ 324 Ida, Caddo Parish Feb. 4, 1908 ("Moved to Ajax in 1912. Name H 334 Lake End 325 Lake End, Red River Parish Feb. 4, 1908•! changed to Ajax Lodge, March o 335 Bunkie 326 Bunkie, Avoyelles Parish Feb. 4, 1908 I 29, 1935. w 336 Michael Dempsey 327 Jena, LaSalle Parish Feb. 4, 1908 Q 337 New Hope 328 Winnsboro, Franklin Parish Feb. 2, 1909 >• 338 M erry vllle 329 Merryville, Beauregard Parish.. Feb. 2, 1909 339 Eunice 330 Eunice, St. Landry Parish- Feb. 2, 1909Charter arrested Feb. 5, 1918 340 Wood worth . . SSI Woodworth, Rapides Parish Feb. 2, 1909Charter surrendered Feb. 2, 1926. 341 Belcher .. 332 Belcher, Caddo Parish Feb. 2, 1909 342 Varnado 333 Varnado, Washington Parish ... Feb. 2, 1909 Charter surrendered Feb. 4, 1929. O 343 Royal 334 Royal, Winn Parish Feb. 16, 1910 Charter forfeited Feb. 2, 1932. 344 Cotton Valley 335 Cotton Valley, Webster Parish Feb. 16, 1910 345 Sun 336 Sun, St Tammany Parish Feb. 16, 1910 346 Zona __.. _ 337 Zona, Washington Parish Feb. 16, 1910 Domicile changed to Enon. 347 Pitkln 338 Pitkin, Vernon Parish .... Feb. 16, 1910 ( Location changed to Choudrant, „. 7 inn J Webster Parish, May 16, 1916. 348 Sibley 339 Sibley, Lincoln Parish net), i, laii i Name changed to choudrant, 349 Pioneer 340 Pioneer, West Carroll Parish... Feb. 1911 Feb. 6, 1924. 350 Little River.. 341 Little River, Grant Parish Feb. 1911 Located at Rochelle. 351 Mooringsport 342 Mooringsport, Caddo Paris]] Feb. 1911 352 Reeves 343 Reeves, Allen Parish Feb. 1911 Charter forfeited Aug. 16, 1930. 353 Victoria 344 Victoria, Natchitoches Parish.. Feb. 1911 Namo changed to Robeline, Feb. 1, 354 Grant 345 Selma, Grant Parish Feb. 1911 Consolidated with George- [1926. GO 355 Live Oak 346 Lake Arthur, Jeff. Davis Parish Feb. 1911 [town 298, April 22, 1939. oo CO Places of Date Ox Names of Lodges. of Present Remarks. Their Establishment. +•> bo Charter. QO 356 Calvin 347 Calvin, Winn Parish Feb. 7, 1912 Charter forfeited February 3, 1941. 357 Springhill 348 Springhill, Webster Parish Feb. 7, 1912 35S Elton 349 Elton, Jeff. Davis Parish. Feb. 7, 1912 359 Bryceland 350 Bryceland, Bienville Parish Feb. 7, 1912 360 Hackley 351 Hackley, Washington Parish Feb. 7, 1912 Charter forfeited Feb. 4, 1925. 361 Shongaloo 352 Shongaloo, Webster Parish Feb. 11, 1913 362 Fullerton 353 Fullerton, Vernon Parish .... Feb. 11, 1913 Charter surrendered Feb. 7, 192 s 363 Cross Roads 354 Curry, Winn Parish Feb. 11, 1913 Charter forfeited Feb. 6, 1924. GO 264 Chestnut _. 355 Chestnut, Natchitoches Parish.. Feb. 11, 1913 Charter forfeited Feb. 2, 1932. § 365 Glenmora 356 Glenmora, Rapides Parish Feb. 11, 1913 g 366 Collinston 357 Collinston, Morehouse Parish. Feb. 11, 1913 Consolidated with Unity No. 267, 367 Donner 358 Donner, Terrebonne Parish .... Feb. 3, 1914 Feb. 6, 1935. w 368 Simcoe Walmsley 359 Cypress, Natchitoches Parish.... Feb. 1915 Location changed to Weaver. 369 Bethany 360 Campti, Natchitoches Parish Feb. 1915 g 370 Invincible 361 New Orleans, Orleans Parish Feb. 1915 371 o Joppa 362 Shreveport, Caddo Parish Feb. 1915 *i 372 Hodge 363 Hodge, Jackson Parish Feb. 1916 t-1 373 Vinton 364 /inton, Calcasieu Parish Feb. 1916 o 374 Justice 365 Sibley, Webster Parish Feb. 1916 Charter surrendered Feb 4, 1819 375 Atlanta 366 Atlanta, Winn Parish .... Feb. 1917 Charter forfeited February 3, 1941. 376 Idea) 367 New Orleans, Orleans Parish Feb. 1917 377 Galileo 368 New Orleans, Orleans Parish Feb. 1918 Name changed to Galileo-Mazzini 378 Four Rivers 369 Jonesville, Catahoula Parish Feb. 1918 January 26, 1939. 379 Crowville 370 Crowville, Franklin Parish... Feb. 1918 380 Sikes 371 Sikes, Winn Parish Feb. 1919 Charter forfeited Feb. 7, 1933. 381 Baton Rouge 372 Baton Rouge, E. Bat. Rouge Ph. Feb. 1919 382 Level 373 New Orleans, Orleans Parish Feb. 1919 383 Ionic 374|New Orleans, Orleans Parish Feb. 1919 384 Trinity 375 New Orleans, Orleans Parish Feb. 1919 HISTOKICAL TABLE OF LODGES 355 oo i2s

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iiiililllilliii CO Or OS Places of op Date Names of Lodges. Their Establishment. q? "08 of Present Remarks. £ HI Charter. 417 Wm. D. White 408 Gretna, Jefferson Parish - Feb. 7, 1922 418 Greenwood 409 Greenwood, Caddo Parish Feb. 7, 1923 419 Harmony 410 Eunice, St. Landry Parish Feb. 7, 1923 420 Many 411 Many, Sabine Parish Feb. 7, 1923 121 Daylight 412 New Orleans, Orleans Parish Feb. 5, 1924 422 David R. Graham 413 New Orleans, Orleans Parish.. Feb. 5, 1924 423 Istrouma 414 Istrouma, East Baton Rouge Feb. 5, 1924 3 424 Theo. Roosevelt _ 415 New Orleans, Orleans Parish.... Feb. 4, 1925 425 Alco 416 Alco, Vernon Parish „ Feb. 4, 1925 426 Square and Compass 417 Kenner, Jefferson Parish Feb. 2, 1926 427 Queensborough 418 Queensborough, Caddo Parish.... Feb. 5, 1927 428 West Monroe 419 West Monroe, Ouachita Parish.. Feb. 8, 1927 429 Sterlington 420 Sterlington, Ouachita Parish. Feb. 3, 1931 430 Lee E. Thomas 421 New Orleans, Orleans Parish Feb. 3, 1936 List of Past and Present Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, from its Organization to the Present Year.

YEAR GRAND MASTERS DEP. GR. MASTERS GR. SEN. WARDENS GR. JUN. WARDENS GRAND TREASURERS GRAND SECRETARIES

1812 •P. Fran. DuBourg. •L. C. Moreau Lislet.... •J. Blanque •Francis Pernot .. •Jean Baptiste Pinta *J. B. Gregoire Verou 1818 •P. Fran. DuBourg. •L. C. Moreau Lislet.... •J. Blanque *J. B. DesBois "Jean Baptiste Pinta •J. B. Gregoire Veron 1814 •P. Fran. DuBourg. *L. C. Moreau Lislet.... •J. Soulie •Dominique Roquette .. •Jean Baptiste Pinta •J. B. Gregoire Veron 1815 »J. Soulie *L. C. Moreau Lislet... •Dom. Eoquette •J. B. Mod. Lefevre •Jean Baptiste Pinta •Auguste Guibert 181S •J. Soulie •L. C. Moreau Lislet.... •J. B. Mod. Lefevre... •Y. Lemonnier „ •Jean Baptiste Pinta •Auguste Guibert 1817 •J. Soulie *L. C. Moreau Lislet.... •J. B. Mod. Lefevre.... *y, Lemonnier ... , •Jean Baptiste Pinta •Auguste Guibert 1818 •L. C. Moreau Lislet.... •J. B. Mod. Lefevre.... •Jean B. DesBois *Y. Lemonnier ...... ~.~.~ •Jean Baptiste Pinta •Auguste Guibert 1819 •J. B. Mod Lefevre. •Jean B. Desbois •Y. Lemonnier •Aug. Macarty •Jean Baptiste Pinta •N. Visnier; »F. Dissard 1880 •Y. Lemonnier ...... •Aug. Macarty . •J. F. Canonge •G. Dubuys •Jean Baptiste Pinta •F. Dissard 1821 'Aug. Macarty •J. F. Canonge *G. Dubuys •A. Peychaud •G. W. Morgan *F. Dissard 1812 •J. F. Canonge *G. Dubuys •Y. Lemonnier *G. Leaumont •G. W. Morgan *F. Dissard 1823 •D. F. Burthe *G. Dubuys •L. C. Moreau Lislet.. *L. A. deBodin *G. W. Morgan •P. Dissard 1824 •J. F. Canonge *Y. Lemonnier *L. A. deBodin •A. Longer *G. W. Morgan *F. Dissard 1826 •John H. Holland *L. A. deBodin •A. Longer •Charles Maurin *C. Miltenberger *F. Dissard 182S •John H. Holland *M. Fleitas •A. Longer •Charles Maurin •C. Miltenberger •F. Dissard 1827 •John H. Holland *M. Fleitas •Charles Maurin •A. Morphy •0. Miltenberger *F. Dissard 1828 •John H. Holland •A. Morphy •Charles Maurin •C. Miltenberger •F. Dissard 1829 •J. F. Canonge *D. F. Burthe •A. Longer •J. B. Fagot .... •C. Miltenberger *F. Dissard 1880 •John H. Holland •A. Longer *M. Fouche Cougot •J. B. Fagot *L. H. Feraud •F. Dissard 18S1 •John H. Holland •J. B. Fagot •Seth W. Nye •Jean Lamotbe *L. H. Feraud •F. Dissard 18S2 •John H. Holland •Aug. Douce •Seth W. Nye •Thos Blois •Alex Phillips •F. Dissard 1838 •John H. Holland •Aug. Douce •Jean Lamothe •J. B. F. Giquel •Alex Phillips *F. Dissard 1884 •John H. Holland •Aug. Douce •Jean Lamothe •Ohsis. Revoille •Alex Phillips •F. Dissard 1886 •John H. Holland •Aug Douce •F. J. Verrier •Alex Phillips _ •F. Dissard 1836 •L. H. Feraud •J. B. F. Giquel •J. F. Canonge •J. B. F. Giquel W fao n 1 otYiAfriO •Joaquin Viosca •F. Dissard 1837 *L. H. Feraud *F. J. Verrier *J. B. F. Giquel •Joaquin Viosca •F. Dissard 1838 •John H. Holland •J. J. Mercies •J. B. Lambert r. OOquGl ...... •Francois Coquet *F. Diss»rd 1839 •John H. Holland •Alex Phillips *F. J. Verrier *//enon coison •Cotton Henry •P. Dissard 1840 •A. W. Plchot _.__ •0. A. Montinain •J. Viosca « in pr|ICTCi7u I3UCq-n alH 1 a**.....*...... - •Jean Lamothe *F. Dissard; *L. H. Feraud 5 Ram on Vionnet 3 1S« •A. W.Fichot •Jean Lamothe •J. Viosca . § Ramon Vionnet •Fleury Geaerelly •P. Dubayle LIST OF PAST AND PRESENT GRAND OFFICERS—Continued. CO oo YEAR GRAND MASTERS DEP. GR. MASTERS GR. SEN. WARDENS GR. JUN. WARDENS GRAND TREASURERS GRAND SECRETARIES

1842 •Jean Lamothe § Ramon Vionnet •Paul Bertus ...... §Ramon Vionnet •Fleury Generelly •P. Dubayle 1843 •E. A. Canon •Robert Preaux .. , *A. D. Guesnon..~.»-. • H. Kidel •Fleury Generelly •P. Dubayle; *F. J. Verrier 1844 *E. A, Canon •Robert Preaux , •Luc. Hermann —.«..... •Francis Calongne § Ramon Vionnet *F. J. Verrier 1845 •Robert Preauz ™.. •Felix Garcia .»...•__« •Luc. Hermann —..«.* * Francis Calongne § Ramon Vionnet *F. J. Verrier h3 1848 •Felix Garcia „... •Luc. Hermann ..____ •Francis Calongne •Joseph Lisbony § Ramon Vionnet *F. J. Verrier O 1847 •Felix Garcia „... •Robert Preaux •Francois Meilleur •Roman Brugier § Ramon Vionnet •F. J, Verrier 1848 •Felix Garcia •Luc. Hermann •Thos. B. Patten - •Alex Derbes § Ramon Vionnet •F. J. Verrier I, AOL •M. R. Dudley •Thos. H. Lewis •W. P. Coleman *G. Gorin •Daniel Blair ...... •W. H. Howard 1849 •Luc. Hermann *F. Calongne Ant. Mondelli •Simon Meilleur „. § Ramon Vionnet •F. J. Verrier LAGl •John Gedge •Jno. W. Crockett "Wm. M. Perkins *J. W. McNamara •Daniel Blair •W. H. Howard 1850 •Luc. Hermann ' F. Calongne •Ant. Mondelli *Geo. W. Catlett § Ramon Vionnet •J. J. E. Massicot B 1861 •John Gedge •Geo. W. Catlett *Ii. F. McGuire *W. L. Knox *S. Herriman •J. J. E. Massicot; *E. Barnett 1852 *H. B. W. Hill •Robt. F. McGuire Wm. L. Knox *S. M. Hart *S. Herriman •Edward Barnett 1853 *H. R. W. Hill •Wm. L. Knox •S. M. Hart •W. H. Huntington *S. Herriman •Edward Barnett 1854 •Win. M. Perkins 1 •Wm. L. Knox *H. W. Huntington.... *Geo. D. Shadburn *S. Herriman & Goodman.. •Samuel G. Risk 1855 •Wm. M. Perkins •Geo. D. Shadburn *M. H. Dosson •Law P. Crain •Stephen C. Michell •Samuel G. Risk 1856 •Wm. M. Perkins •M. H. Dosson •Louis Texada *S. 0. Scruggs •Stephen C. Michell •Samuel G. Risk 1857 •Wm. M. Perkins * Amos Adams •A. S. Washburn *S. 0. Scruggs •Stephen C. Michell •Samuel G. Risk I 1858 •Amos Adams •Samuel M. Todd •S. 0. Scruggs •A. J. Norwood •Stephen C. Michell •Samuel G. Risk 1859 •Samuel M. Todd •S. 0. Scruggs •A. J. Norwood •Joseph Santini ... •Stephen 0. Michell •Samuel G. Risk B 1860 *J. Q. A. Fellows •A. G. Carter •John C. Gordy •Henry Eegenburg .. *S. C. Michell & S. M. Todd •Samuel G. Risk 18S1 •J. Q. A. Fellows •A. G. Carter •John C. Gordy •Henry Regenburg •Samuel M. Todd •Samuel G. Risk 1862 *J. Q. A. Fellows •A. G. Carter *B. G. Thibodeaux •Samuel J. Powell •Harmon Doane •Samuel M. Todd Q 1863 •J. Q. A. Fellows •A. G. Carter •B. G. Thibodeaux •Samuel J. Powell •Harmon Doane •Samuel M. Todd 1864 •J. Q. A. Fellows •A. G. Carter *B. G. Thibodeaux •Samuel J. Powell •Henry R. Swasey •Samuel M. Todd m 1865 •J. Q. A. Fellows •Edward Barnett •George A. Pike •John Booth •Henry R. Swasey •Samuel ML Todd 1866 *Wm. M. Perkins •A. J. Norwood *S. 0. Scruggs •John C. Jones •Henrv R. Swasey •Samuel III Todd 1867 •A. J. Norwood... •H. R. Swasey *S. 0. Scruggs •John A. Stevenson •Samuel M. Todd •Jas. C. Batchelor 1868 "Henry R. Swasey •Sy. G. Parsons •John C. Jones •Wm. McDuff •Samuel M. Todd ....: •Jas. C. Batchelor 1869 •Samuel M. Todd •Sy. G. Parsons •Amos Kent •John L. Barrett _ •Henry R. Swasey •Jas. C. Batenelor 1870 •Samuel M. Todd •Amos Kent ...... •Wm. Robson •John B. Sorapuru •Henry R. Swasey •Jas. C. Batchelor 1871 •Samuel M. Todd •Amos Kent •Wm. Robson •John B. Sorapuru •Henry R. Swasey „ „.. •Jas. C. Batchelor 1872 •Samuel M. Todd •Jos. P. Hornor. *M. E. Girard •Edwin Marks •Henry R. Swasey •Jas. Batchelor 1873 •Michel Eloi. Girard •John G. Fleming •Edwin Marks •W. R. Whitaker .._ Wm. Stephen Pike •Jas. Batehelor 1874 •Michel Elol. Girard John G. Fleming •Edwin Marks _ *W. R. Whitaker Wm. Stephen Pike •Jas. Batchelor 1875 •John G. Fleming •William Robson *W. R. Whitaker ...... •Julius Usso „ •A. W. Hyatt •Jas. Batchelor 187* •John G. Fleming •William Robson _ *W. R. Whitaker •Julius Lisso •A. W. Hyatt •Jas. Batchelor IS77 •Samuel J. Powell.... •Edwin Marks _.... *W. R. Whitaker •Albert L. Abbott •A. W. Hyatt •Jas. C. Batchelar 1878 •Samuel J. Powell •Edwin Marks •Hy. C. Young •Geo. H. Braughn A. W. Hyatt _ •Jas. C. Batchelor 1878 •Edwin Marks •Hy. C. Young •Geo. H. Braughn *H. Van McCain •A. W. Hyatt •Jas. C. Batchelor 1880 'Edwin Marks ... •Hy. C. Young •Geo. H. Braughn •J. L. Lobdell •A. W. Hyatt •Jas. C. Batchelor 1881 •W. R. Wbitaker Ja». L. Lobdell •Wm. W. Leake •David R. Graham •A. W. Hyatt •Jas. C. Batchelor 1881 *W. R. Whitaker ____ Jas. L. Lobdell *D. R. Graham •D. Leatherman A. W. Hyatt •Jas. C. Batchelor O 188S •Jas. L. Lobdell •D. R. Graham.- •D. Leatherman •C. F. Buck •A. W. Hyatt •Jas. C. Batchelor 1884 •Jas. L. Lobdell •D. R. Graham... •Chas. F. Buck .._ •W. A. Strong •A. W. Hyatt •Jas. C. Batchelor 1886 •DarM R. •J. D. Hammonds.... •Chas. F. Buck *W. A. Strong •A. W. Hyatt •Jas. C. Batchelor 1888 •Joseph P. Hornor *J. Q. McWilliams.... •Chas. F. Buck . •Geo. H. Packwood •A. W. Hyatt •Jas. C. Batchelor •F. M. Brooks •David N. Barrow. . . W. Hyatt •Jas. C. Batchelor 1887 •Ohas. F. Buck •Geo. H. Packwood... | 185! •Chas. F. Buck •Geo. H. Packwood... *F. M. Brooks •Frank P. Stubbs •A. W. Hyatt •Jas. C. Batchelor 1889 •Chaa. F. Buck •Geo. H. Packwood... *F. M. Brooks •Wm. T. Benedict •A. W. Hyatt •Jas. C. Batchelor 1890 •Chas. F. Buck •Geo. H. Paekwood... •Geo. W. Bolton. _ •Wm. T. Benedict A. W. Hyatt •Jas. C. Batchelor 1891 •Chas. F. Buck •Geo. H. Packwood... •Geo. W. Bolton •Wm. T. Benedict A. W. Hyatt •Richard Lambert 1891 •Chas. F. Buck •Geo. H. Packwood... •Geo. W. Bolton •Wm. T. Benedict •A. W. Hyatt •Richard Lambert 1893 •Geo. W. Bolton._ •A. G. Brice •Wm. T. Benedict •Robert H. Cage A. W. Hyatt •Richard Lambert 1804 •Geo. H. Packwood, A. G. Brice •Robert H. Cage •John Clegg •A. W. Hyatt •Richard Lambert 1895 •Geo. H. Packwood. •A. G. Brice •Robert H. Cage •John Clegg - •A. W. Hyatt •Richard Lambert Lambert 1880 •Albert G. Brice ... •A. C. Allen •Robert H. Cage •R. R. Reid •A. W. Hyatt •Richard 1897 Lambert •Albert G. Brice ... A. C. Allen •Robert H. Cage *R. R. Reid A. W. Hyatt •Richard 1898 Lambert O •A. C. Allen *L. L. Schwartz •Robert H. Cage *R. R. Reid A. W. Hyatt •Richard 1899 Lambert •A. O. Allen L. L. Schwartz •Robert H. Cage *R. R. Reid _ A. W. Hyatt •Richard 1900 Lambert Q •Robert H. Cage •R. R. Reid •H. M. Danneel ... *E. T. Sellers A. G. Ricks •Richard 1001 Lambert •Robert H. Cage _ «R. R. Reid •L. P. Delahoussaye... •E. T. Sellers A. G. Ricks •Richard 1902 Lambert •Robert R. Reid L. P. Delahoussaye... •E. T. Sellers •L. C. Allen A. G. Ricks •Richard 1903 Lambert •Robert R. Reid.. L. P. Delahoussaye.. •is T 8»"«™ .. •L. C Allen A. G. Ricks •Richard 1904 Lambert *L. P. Delahoussaye.. •E. T. Sellers •L. C. Alien *O. H. Simpson A. G. Ricks _ •Richard 1905 Lambert •L. P. Delahoussaye., •L. C. Allen •L. E. Thomas _ *O. H. Simpson A. G. Ricks •Richard 1906 Lambert •L. C. Allen ttJ. C. Drew *L. E. Thomas *F. C. Marsh A. G. Ricks •Richard 1907 Lambert CO •L. E. Thomas ttJ. C. Drew •F C. Marsh •N. B. Null A. G. Ricks •Richard 1908 Lambert CD ttJ. C. Drew •Fred Harsh •N. B. Null *John Puleston A. G. Ricks •Richard 1909 Lambert *L. E. Thomas.... •Chas. E. Cormier. •John Puleston ... •John S. Thibaut A. G. Ricks •Richard LIST OF PAST AND PRESENT GRAND OFFICERS—Continued. OS TEAR GRAND MASTERS DEP. GR. MASTERS GR. SEN. WARDENS GR. JUN. WARDENS GRAND TREASURERS GRAND SECRETARIES o 1910 •John S. Tbibaut •Chas. E. Cormier •E. H. Addington Emil Sundbery •A. G. Ricks •Richard Lambert 1911 'John S. Tbibaut *E. H. Addington Emil Sundbery *B. B. Purser •A. G. Rieks _ "Richard Lambert 1912 *E. II. Addington Emil Sundbery *B. B. Purser •James H. Caldwell •A. G. Ricks • K i chard Lambert 1913 Emil Sundbery •B. B. Purser •James H. Caldwell.... •A. W. Cheesman "A. G. Ricks "Richard Lambert 1914 *J. H. Caldwell •A. W. Cheesman *13. B. Purser John W. Armstrong. •A. G. Ricks "Richard Lambert 1915 •A. W. Cheesman *B. B. Purser Jno. W. Armstrong. Geo. A. Treadwell "A. G, Ricks •John A. Davilla. 11)] (i •H B. Purser Jno. W. Armstrong. Geo. A. TreadweU.... •A G. Ricks •John A. Davilla. John W. Armstrong Geo. A. TreadweU Rudolph Krause Wynne G. Rogers *A. G. Ricks •John A. Davilla. 1918 Geo. A. TreadweU. liadolph krause Wynne G. Rogers 11. U. Bain _ *A. G. Ricks •John A. Davilla. 1919 Rudolph Krause „. Wynne G. Rogers H. H. Bain _ Ira W. Sylvester _ •A. G. Ricks •John A. Davilla. 1920 Wynne G. Rogers H. H. Bain Ira W. Sylvester •Joseph Sinai .... -~. *A. G. Ricks •John A. Davilla. 1921 H. H. Bain _. Ira W. Sylvester •Joseph Sinai *P. B. Carter - *A. G. Ricks "John A. Davilla. 1922 Ira W. Sylvester •Joseph Sinai "P. B. Carter _ H. B. Conner •A. G. Ricks "John A. Davilla. liiiia 'Joseph Sinai •Prentiss B. Carter H. B. Conner *J. Paul Haller *A, fl. Ricks "John A. Davilla. 1)124 •Prentiss B. Carter H. B. Conner "J. Paul Haller Edwin F. Gayle. •A. G. Ricks "John A. Davilla. 11126 Haney B. Connerl *J. Paul Haller Edwin F. Gayle. James H. Rowland *A. G. Ricks "John A. Davilla. 1U2CJ M. I'aul Haller Edwin F. Gayle James H. Rowland.... •Phil G. Ricks *S. G. Gainsburgh "John A. Davilla. 1927 Kdwin F. Gayle James H. Rowland.... •Phil G. Ricks *S. ft Gainsburgh "John A. Davilla. 1V28 James H. Rowland "Phil G. Ricks Leon S. Haas „.....«... Ernest E. Sykes *s. G. Gainsburgh "John A. Davilla. 1929 •Phil G. Ricks Leon S. Haas •John A. Davilla. Ernest E. Sykes J. C. Ayers *s. G. Gainsburgh i 1930 Leon S. Haas Ernest E. Sykes .... J. C. Ayers W. D. Haas, Jr *s. G. Gainsburgh •John A. Davilla. Gainsburgh *L. E. Thomas a 1931 Ernest E. Sykes. J. C. Ayers W. D. Haas, Jr Milton W. Boylan *s. G. o 1932 J. C. Ayen W. D. Haas, Jr Milton W. Boylan Philip Lieber •s. G. Gainsburgh *L. E. Thomas 1933 W. D. Haas, Jr...... Milton W. Boylan Philip Lieber. Robt. F. Kennon *s. G. Gainsburgh *L. E. Thomas 1934 Milton W. Boylan Philip Lieber Robt. F. Kennon Archie T. Higgins •s. G. Gainsburgh •L. E. Thomas 1935 Philip Lieber Robt. F. Kennon Archie T. Higgins.... Chas. F. Ratcliff. *s. G. Gainsburgh I). Peter Laguens, Jr. 1936 Robt. F. Kennon Archie T. Higgins Chas. F. Ratcliff Robert H. Brooks *s. G. Gainsburgh D. Peter Laguens, Jr. 1937 Chas. F. Ratcliff R Perez S" 1938 Chas. F. Ratcliff Robert H. Brooks...... J. Chris Nungesser.... Dee A. Strickland "Horace R. Perez, Sr D. Peter Laguens, Jr. 1939 Rohert H. Brooks J. Chris Nungesser Dee A Strickland .1 Tiiithpf .TnrHnn R Perez S.- 1940 J. Chris Nungesser Dee A. Strickland J. Luther Jordan Benjamin Y. Wolf R Perez Sr 1941 Dcv A. Strickland J. Luther Jordan Benjamin Y. Wolf W. S. Kingrey U. W. McMillan... D. Peter Laguens, Jr. •Dead. ttResigned. jjDemitted. {Suspended. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES 361

GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OF LOUISIANA, WITH THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES.

UNITED STATES Alabama Guy T. Smith Montgomery. Arizona Harry A. Drachman Tucson. Arkansas W. A. Thomas Little Rock, California Leon O. Whitsell San Francisco. Colorado Chas. A. Patton Denver. Connecticut Winthrop Buck Hartford. Delaware Chester R. Jones Wilmington. District of Columbia J. Claude Keiper Washington. Florida Geo. W. Huff Jacksonville. Georgia Daniel W. Locklin..^ Macon. Idaho Clyde I. Rush Boise. Illinois R. C. Davenport Harrisburg. Indiana ,. W. H. Swintz Indianapolis. Iowa Charles C. Hunt Cedar Rapids Kansas Elmer F. Strain Topeka. Kentucky .._ Al. E. Orton Louisville. Louisiana D. Peter Laguens, Jr New Orleans. Maine Convers E. Leach Portland. Maryland Claud Shaffer Baltimore. Massachusetts Frank H. Hilton Boston. Michigan F. Homer Newton Grand Rapids. Minnesota Jno. H. Anderson St. Paul. Mississippi Sid F. Curtis Meridian. Missouri Arthur Mather St. Louis. Montana Luther T. Hauberg Helena. Nebraska Lewis E. Smith Omaha. Nevada E. C. Peterson Reno. New Hampshire J. Melvin Dresser Concord. New Jersey Isaac Cherry Trenton. New Mexico A. A. Keen Albuquerque. New York Chas. H. Johnson New York. North Carolina ...Jno. H. Anderson Raleigh. North Dakota Walter L. Stockwell Fargo. Ohio H. S. Johnson Cincinnati. Oklahoma Claude A. Sturgeon Guthrie Oregon _ D. Rufus Cheney Portland. Pennsylvania Matthew Gait, Jr Philadelphia. Rhode Island Harold L. McAuslan Providence. South Carolina 0. Frank Hart Columbia. South Dakota Wilbert D. Swain Sioux Falls Tennessee T. E. Doss Nashville. Texas Geo. H. Belew Waco. Utah S. H. Goodwin -..Salt Lake City Vermont Aaron H. Grout, Act'g -Burlington. Virginia J. M. Clift Richmond. Washington . Horace W. Tyler Tacoma. West Virginia Ira Wade Coffman Charleston. Wisconsin William F. Weiler Milwaukee. Wyoming Jos. M. Lowndes Caspar. 362 NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES

GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE—Continued GRAND LODGES OF DOMINION OF CANADA. Alberta J. H. W. S. Kemmis Calgary. British Columbia Frank S. McKee Masonic Temple, Vancouver. Canada in the Province of Ontario E. G. Dixon Hamilton, Ontario. Manitoba J. H. G. Russell Masonic Temple, Winnipeg. New Brunswick R. D. Magee Masonic Temple, St. John. Nova Scotia James C. Jones Freemasons Hall, Halifax. Prince Edward Island... Chas. M. Williams Masonic Temple, Charlottetown. Quebec Wm. W. Williamson Masonic Temple, Montreal. Saskatchewan Robert A. Tate P. O. Box 254, Regina. GRAND LODGES OF GREAT BRITAIN. England Sydney A. White Freemasons Hall, London. Ireland Henry C. Shellard Freemasons' Hall, Dublin, C. 2. Scotland T. G. Winning Freemasons Hall, Edinburgh. GRAND LODGES OF AUSTRALASIA. New South Wales James S. Miller 289 Castlereagh St., Sydney. New Zealand H. A. Lamb P. O. Box 36, Auckland, C. I. Queensland H. C. Reeve Masonic Temple, Ann St., Brisbane. South Australia R. Owen Fox _ Freemasons Hall, North Terrace, Adelaide. Tasmania W. H. Strutt 117 Macquarie St., Hobart. Victoria William Stewart 25 Collins St., Melbourne. Western Australia A. E. Jensen Freemasons Hall. Perth. GRAND LODGES OF BRAZIL. Grand Lodge of Ama- zona and Acre Dr. Elviro Dantas Cavalcante P. O. Box 362, Manaos. Grand Lodge ol Bahia-Gilberto Bastos Vieira Rua Carlos Gomes, N. 21, Bahia. NAMES AND ADDEBSSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES 363

GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE—Continued. Grand Lodge of Ceara..Joao Menescal Villar P. O. Box 76, Fortaleza, Ceara. Grand Lodge of Para.—Pernando T. deAraujo P. O. Box 333, Para or Belen, State of Gras Para. Grand Lodge of Paraiba Augusto Slmoes P. O. Box 3, Joao Pessoa, Paraiba. Grand Lodge, Rio de Janiero Edgard de Alencar P. 0. Box 2215, Rua do Carmo 64-S.O.B., Grand Lodge, Sao Rio de Janiera Paulo Elisiario Pinto Lima P. O. Box 261], Sao Paulo. Grand Lodge, Rio Grande do Sul L. R. Schreiner, P. M Porto Alegre, Brazil. OTHER LATIN AMERICAN GRAND LODGES. Argentina (Grand Lodge) ..Pedro A. Rome 1242 Cangallo, Buenos Aires. Chile Enrique Arriagada P. O. Box 2867, Saldias Santiago. Costa Rica Rafael Obregon Loria P. O. Box Y, San Jose. Colombia—• Gran Logia de Colombia Apartado No. 2519, Bogota. Gran Logia Nacional de Colombia Barranquilla. Serenisima Gran Logia Nacional de Colom- bia Cartagena. Cuba Constantino Pais Gutierrez P. O. Box 72, Havana. Ecuador J. A. Vallejo Ycaza Guayaquil. Guatemala Pedro Donis P. O. Box, 312, Guatemala. Honduras Constantino S. Ramos Tegucigalpa. Nicaragua Enoc Aguado Managua, Nicaragua. Panama Andres Mojica Apartado 84. Panama. Paraguay William Paats Masonic Temple, Palma No. 417, Ascuncion. Peru Abelardo P. Herrera R Lima. Porto Rico Rodolfo R. Pabon P. O. Box 747, San Juan. San Salvador (Cuscatlan) Dr. Manuel Vidal Templo Masonico, San Salvador, C. A. Uruguay Augusto Cesar Bado Victoria 1481, Montevideo. Venezuela.. R. R. Rodriguez Vargas....P. O. Box 927, Caracas. 364 NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES

GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE—Continued.

THE LATIN AMERICAS. GRAND LODGES OF MEXICO. Chiapas Felipe Romero Rodriguez.. Tapachula, Chiapas. Cosmos Salvador Martin P. O. Box 171, Chihuahua. Grand Lodge Del Pacifico Felipe Torres P. O. Box 20, Guaya- mas, Sonora. Grand Lodge Estado Restauracion Rogelio Gomez Herrera....P. O. Box 26, Villa Hermosa, Tabasco. Nueva Leon -Juan F. Escamilla P. O. Box 309, Monterrey. •"Occidental Mexicana" Gran Logia Aliseo Morales ....P. O. Box 9, Guada- lajara, Jalisco. •Grand Lodge Unida "La Oriental - Peninsular" (Yucatan) -Miguel Angel Vega P. O. Box 61, Merida, Merida, Yucatan. Grand Lodge Unida Mexicana (Vera Cruz) Andres Esquivel Gomez....P. O. Box 56, Vera Cruz. Valle de Mexico Rafael L. DeLos Rios P. O. Box 10, De Donceles 14, Mexico, D. F. York Grand Lodge F. T. Berger P. O. Box 1986, Mexico, D. F. Tamaulipas Policarpo Gudino .Tampico, Tamps, Mexico. De Estado Soberana E Independiente "El Apartado 104, Potosi" .E. del Bosque San Louis Potosi. Del Territorio Norte de la Baja California de Apartado 42, Tijuana Tijuana „ .Louis Ramirez Pauliin B. Cfa., Mexico.

OTHER GRAND LODGES. Germany, The Sym- bolic Grand Lodge in Exile Dr. Joseph Treu 121 Abyssinia St., Jerusalem. Philippine Islands Antonio Gonzalez P. O. Box 990, Manila. Sweden Yngve G. Wisen Stockholm. Switzerland (Alpina)....Viktor Novak _Berne. ' REGISTER OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES—THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.

Postoffice Postoffice Grand Lodge Representative From Address Representative To Address

Alabama Ernest E. Sykes New Orleans John B. Bethea Birmingham. Alberta Clarence L. Shaddock ... Lake Charles Francis Edward Nichol Killam. Argentina (Gran Logia Masoneria) Benj. F. Bradford... New Orleans Carlos C. Chevall'r Boutell Buenos Aires. Arizona - «... Jos. Whitaker St. Joseph „ Frank William Akin Peoria. Arkansas _ Herbert M. Wise New Orleans H. D. Bower? El Dorado. BRAZIL: H Amazonas & Acre (Grand Orient) Lynn R. Pomeroy New Orleans Rodrigo Xavier da Silveira Mamaos. Bahia _ Robert C. Frickman Bunkie Archibaldo Balieiro Bahia. Ceara — M. Ferrier Colfax Caesar Kyatt Fortaleza. Para William C. Aitken New Orleans Parahyba F. A. Cayard New Orleans Porfirio Luiz Pinto Ribeiro Parahyba. Rio de Janeiro Richard M. Nash Gretna Ernest Kopschitz Rio de Janiero. Rio Grande do Sul James Reid, Jr New Orleans Guilherme Burns Port Alegro. Sao Paulo R. Norman Bauer Patterson A. Agria Filho Sandos. Karl P. Warwick British Columbia . O. G. Price Covington Vancouver. ft Canada Duncan H. Selph New Orleans Harris C. Tugwell Toronto. Chili Geo. J. Ginsburg Alexandria Manuel Pickering Santiago. Colorado _ W. D. Haas, Jr Bunkie Henry W. Stover Denver. COLOMBIA: Gran Logia Nacional (Barranquilla) .... Ralph H. Agate Lafayette Alberto Cortes Santa Marta. Gran Logia de Colom- Dr. Hernando bia (Bogota) Frank W. Magne New Orleans Salcedo Salgar Bogota. Serenisima Nacional Cartegena) Paul A. Martin Shreveport ECraim S. Delvalle Cartegna. Connecticut Leon S. Haas Henry K. Plumb Shelton. Opelousas CO Costa Rica H. B. Cannon Monroe Patrick E. Sullivan San Jose. OS Cuba „ Edward H. Walsdorf New Orleans Miguel Funes .__ Matanzas. REGISTER OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES—THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. Postoffice Postoffice Grand Lodge Representative From Address Representative Tt> Address Delaware ..... Sam Houston Jones Baton Rouge... R. Henry Grier . Wilmington. District of Columbia __ H. H. Bain Paul R. Mattix. _. Tacoma Pk., D. C. Ecuador V. P. Ramos Shreveport Dr. Carlos Rolando Guayaquil. England Louis R. Hoover New Orleans Rt Hon. The Earl of New Orleans .. Stradbroke _.... Wangford. Florida Edwin F. Gayle Lake Charles E. M. Sessoms Caryville. Germany (in Exile) M. G. Rapp New Orleans- Georgia Haney B. Conner Baton Rouge Kyle T. Alfriend Macon. Guatem ala Louis G. Bravo... New Orleans... Honduras Robt. F. Kennon Minden Julio Azpuru Espafia Tegucigalpa. O Idaho _ J. Luther Jordan _ Mansfield S. Irven Roberson Jerome. niinois U. W. McMillan New Orleans „ Edward C. Mullen Chicago. Indiana Walter A. Tharp New Orleans _ Charles A. Lowe Lawrenceburg Ireland Duncan Bell — Gonzales James F. Wilson Dublin. Rudolph Krause Lake Charles Harry E. Crosswhite Greensburg. Charles F. Buck, Jr New Orleans... William T. Moran Covington Kentucky hi John C. Ayers Lake Charles... Millard Caswell Bridgton. W fed Manitoba Thomas Gessner Hammond Charles Cole PortageLaPrairie. oo Maryland Archie T. Higgins.. Gretna .... Henry W. Schultheis Baltimore. fed Massachusetts Harry S. Weston Shreveport Chas. W. Perry MEXICO:— Chiapas T. F. Mathes New Orleans.. Enrique Guitierez Chiapas. B Cosmos (Chihuahua) E. Lee Mows New Orleans... Dr. Lucas Leon Olarte Chihuahua. Del Paciflco (Sonora). Alberto Quiroga New Orleans... Alfonso F. Gomes Agua Prieta El Potosi J. Fred McLelland.. Zona Leon Sod San Luis Potosi. Tamaulipas Abraham Solomon New Orleans .. Octavio Rodriguez Cuellar. Tampico. Territorio de la Baja California Robert B. Jones Hodge Rafael M. Soto Mexican, B. Cfa. de Estado "Restaura- cion" (Tabasco) ._ Chas. Villas New Orleans... York Grand Lodge of Mexico Bertney G. Frick New Orleans M. A. Malone Mexico, D. F. Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico Vincent R, Redmond New Orleans.. Enrique Gotho Kuenzler.. Mexico City. Nuevo Leon Warren O. Watson Baton Rouge... Inocencio de la Garza Monterey. Occidental Mexicana (Jalisco) Philip Lieber Shreveport Ignacio Jacobo Guadalajara. Vera Cruz Robert W. Cretney.- Sterlington.. Rafael Diaz Cerdau.. Vera Cruz, Mex. Yucatan (La-Oriental Peninsular) Estes W. McKinney— New Orleans— Andres Peraza Lara.. Merida. Michigan J. O. Hedt New Iberia John L. Hawks Lansing. Minnesota Carter C. Laeour Baton Rouge — w Roy A. Ellingson Elk River. Q Mississippi W. D. Wallace Downsville Percy M. Lee Forest. M Missouri Jas. H. Rowland Shreveport Ovid Bell Fulton. 00 Montana Alphonse Goldsmith _. New Orleans Charles Davidson Great Falls. Nebraska Chas. P. Ratcliff Baton Rouge ... Morris Chadderdon Holdrege. o Nevada F. T. Mikell _.... Bunkie A. H. Smith „ „ Virginia City. New Brunswick D. W. Landess Port Allen Rev. W. P. Dunham Shediac. New Hampshire W. S. Streater Lake Charles Stanley W. James Concord. New Jersey Al. L. Smith Winnfield James N. Fuller Passaic. New Mexico John J. Kenny Algiers Sigmund S. Moise Santa Rosa. New South Wales Morris Marx New Orleans ... G. W. S. Phillips . Sydney. New York Thomas Green New Orleans Clinton H. Lyons New York. w New Zealand _. Dee A. Strickland Monroe George W. H. Watts Dunedin. H Nicaragua Gregorlo Garrett New Orleans _ Victor M. Delgadlllo CO North Carolina C. Marion Hutton Minden J. W. Winborn Marion. North Dakota W. Davis Cotton Rayville Ralph L. Miller Fargo. Nova Scotia Charles E. McHale New Orleans Joseph L. Hetherington... Halifax. Ohio _. L. L. Roach Colfax Otto H. Hohly Toledo. Oklahoma W. E. Owen..- Pineville J. Frank. Mathews Chickasaw Oregon J. Chris Nungesser New Orleans Weston G. Shellenbarger. Portland Panama Andrew Martinez New Orleans — Tomas Paredes Panama City. Paraguay B. Y. Wolf New Orleans Juan Jose Pena Asuncion. Peru John S. Burgess Alco Federico Schlappi Lima. Philippine Islands Robert H. Brooks Ruston John R. H. Mason Manila. Porto Rico P. A. Koonce Flora Tt. Alberto Nadal San Juan. Prince Edward Island Emmett J. Lee Farmerrllle Herbert Clark Alberton. Quebec |Henry Haas Monroe C. B. Cornell , Montreal. REGISTER OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES—THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. OS OS Postoffice Postoffice oo Grand Lodge Representative From Address Representative To Address Rhode Island George A. TreadweU New Orleans _ Albert P. Ruerat Pawtuxet. Salvador (Cuscatlan) Manuel V. Rivera. New Orleans _ Manuel Vidal San Salvador. Saskatchewan C. P. Derveloy Alexandria .... T. J. Ford Saskatoon. Herbert Wesley Chapman S cot 1 and T New Orleans _ Herbert L. Warden Edinburgh. South Australia Charles S. Foster New Orleans... Geo. W. Illingworth Adelaide. South Carolina Paul Quilty Lake Charles.. R. R. Nickels _ _ Laurens O South Dakota ! William G. Oliphant New Orleans... Harold D. Brown Gann Valley. M Sweden Bmil Sundbery Napoleonville Nils Selander Stockholm. Switzerland T. Ellwood Frazier New Orleans... Otto Suter Geneva. Tasmania R. L. Gay Zwolle Eric Hedberg Hobart Tennessee Hubert G. Todd New Orleans... D. P. Henegar McMinnville. Texas Sam Haas .. Alexandria, .... Gus A. Brandt _ Houston W Uruguay George A. Hillery New Orleans... Utah Henry W. Palfrey Alexandria .... Burt H. Hunt Salt Lake City. B Venezuela Charles H. Wahl Algiers Carlos E. P. Soublette.. Caracas. Vermont Henry J. Niemann New Orleans- Frank W. Corliss _ Springfield. H Victoria E. Richards Victoria. hi Virginia Geo. A. Nami, Jr New Orleans.. John M. Newton Bluefleld. Washington Milton W. Boylan New Orleans . Horace W. Tyler Tacoma. West Australia W. S. Kingrey Kinder Robert Russell ; Perth. West Virginia A. B. Davis New Orleans . B. D. Gibson Charleston. Wisconsin D. Peter Laguens, Jr New Orleans . Ray E. Gile.... Merrill an. NOTE—The following Grand Lodges do not exchange representatives: California, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Wyoming. I HOLDERS OF CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY, THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.

LOCATION NAME LODGE DATE OF EXPIRATION Abbeville Win. F. Knig-hten Abbeville Lodge No. 192 April 1, 1942. Abbeville John L. Stansbury Abbeville Lodge No. 192 June 1, 1942. Alco _ _ John H. Brown Alco Lodge No. 416 May 1, 1942. Alco R. A. Redd Aloo Lodge No. 416 April 1, 1942. Alexandria W. W. Hyde Alexandria Lodge No. 398 May 1, 1941. H Alexandria C. W. Westbrook Alexandria Lodge No. 398 July 1, 1941. 2 Alexandria C. P. Derveloy Alexandria Lodge No. 398 July 15, 1941. a Alexandria -H. M. King- Oliver Lodge No. 84 February 1, 1942. H Alexandria W. L. Carroll Oliver Lodge No. 84 July 1, 1942. W Alexandria F. C. White Oliver Lodge No. 84 September 1, 1942. Alexandria B. T. Harrison Oliver Lodge No. 84 September 1, 1942. O Alexandria S. E. Russell Oliver Lodge No. 84 September 1, 1942. ^ Alexandria C. O. Shaw Oliver Lodge No. 84 September 1, 1942. o Arcadia R. E. Baggerly Arcadia Lodge No. 126 September 1, 1941. S Arcadia W. D. Goff Arcadia Lodge No. 126 April IB, 1942. § w Bastrop D. M. White _Mt. Gerizim Lodge No. 54 May 1, 1941. 3 Bastrop L. R. Pomeroy Mt. Gerizim Lodge No. 54 May 1, 1941. a Bastrop O. W. Reily Mt. Gerizim Lodge No. 54 June 1, 1941. > Bastrop S. C. Oliphant Mt. Gerizim Lodge No. 54 January 1, 1942. Q Bastrop B. W. VanCleve Mt. Gerizim Lodge No. 54 May 1, 1940. § Bastrop E. H. Drummond Mt. Gerizim Lodge No. 54 September 30, 1942. Baton Rouge J. B. Richmond St. James Lodge No. 47 May 1, 1943. § Baton Rouge _ E. C. Thompson St. James Lodge No. 47 September 1, 1941. „ Baton Rouge Edwin B. Loudon St. James Lodge No. 47 February 1, 1941. 2 Baton Rouge Perry K. Day St. James Lodge No. 47 September 1, 1941. o Baton Rouge R. M. Andrews, St. James Lodge No. 47 August 1, 1942. H3 Baton Rouge R. L. Berry Baton Rouse Lodge No. 372 February 1, 1942. H Baton Rouge Joseph M. Shanahan Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372 May 1, 1941. • w Baton Rouge Werner H. Eilers Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372 October 31, 1942. g Baton Rouge R. P. Forrest Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372 June 1, 1941 ^ Baton Rouge Guy L. Russell Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372 June 1, 1941 9 Baton Rouge H. E. Dufour Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372 ... July 1, 1941. ^ Baton Rouge David A. Martin Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372 .August 1, 1941. Baton Rouge J. T. Ray Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372 September 1, 1941. Baton. Rouge (Byron R. Kantrow Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372 October 1, 1941. Baton Rouge C. A. Fortenberry Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372 February 1, 1942. Baton Rouge Marshall S. Paine Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372 September 1, 1942. Baton Rouge Werner H. Eilers Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372 October 31, 1942. M Baton Rouge James A. Pritzen Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372 May 1, 1943. gj Baton Rouge Allen J. Hawsey Capitol Lodge No. 399 November 1, 1942. co HOLDERS OF CERTIFICATES OP PROFICIENCY, THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. O LOCATION NAME LODGE DATE OF EXPIRATION Baton Rouge John W. Felps Capitol Lodge No. 399 November 1, 1942. Baton Rouge J. B. Higginbotham ..Capitol Lodge No. 399 April 30. 1941. Baton Rouge Clement Schwab Capitol Lodge No. 399 July 1, 1941. Baton Rouge Oscar K. Mayo Capitol Lodge No. 399 July 1, 1941. Baton Rouge Clause Evans Capitol Lodge No. 399 January 1, 1942. O Baton Rouge Carter C. Laeour Capitol Lodge No. 399 January 1, 1942. Baton Rouge" Maurice Bahm Capitol Lodge No. 399 .....August 1, 1941. Baton Rouge H. E. Conerly Capitol Lodge No. 399 September 1, 1941. s Baton Rouge Sidney W. Day Capitol Lodge No. 399 May 1, 1943. W Baton Rouge Harry A. Neames Istrouma Lodge No. 414 February 1, 1941. m Baton Rouge Carl V. Dawson Istrouma Lodge No.. 414 June 1, 1941. O Baton Rouge Clifford A. Neames Istrouma Lodge No. 414 August 1, 1941. Baton Rouge „ Jno. M. Henderson Istrouma Lodge No. 414 August 1, 1941. Belcher _ J. P. Walters Belcher Lodge No. 332 September 1, 1942. Belcher H. L. Whitlow Belcher Lodge No. 332 April 30, 1943. Belcher M. M. Waldroup _ Belcher Lodge No. 332 May 1, 1940. Belcher G-. P. Winham Belcher Lodge No. 332 July 15, 1942. Bellwood P. A. Koonce Middle Creek Lodge No. 321... July 1, 1941. Benton R. V. Kerr Cypress Lodge No. 89 June 6, 1941. Bogalusa —L. EC. Simmons Center Lodge No. 244 June 1, 1941. Bogalusa Cully Alphin Center Lodge No. 244 June 1, 1941. Bogalusa H. W. Ward . Center Lodge No. 244 June 15, 1941. Bogalusa P. L. Dunaway. Center Lodge No. 244 October 1, 1940. Bogalusa J. A. Shows Center Lodge No. 244 October 1, 1940. Bogalusa Odom McDaniel ..Center Lodge No. 244 April 1, 1941. Bogalusa S. E. Schellings Center Lodge No. 244 April 1, 1941. Bogalusa Charles Lewis Center Lodge No. 244 April 1, 1941. Bogalusa A. W.- Ramsey Center Lodge No. 244 June 1, 1942. M Bogalusa I. A. Parker Center Lodge No. 244 June 1, 1942. Bossier City N. B. Kelly Martin McClanahan No. 384 April 30, 1941. o Bossier City _ N. H. Finger Martin McClanahan No. 384 July 31, 1941. Bossier City _ W. C. Blue _ Martin McClanahan No. 384 November 30, 1941. Bossier City _ C. L. Brewster Martin McClanahan No. 384 November 30, 1941. Bossier City W. A. Wesley Martin McClanahan No. 384 December 31, 1941. Bossier City B. S. Young Martin McClanahan No. 384 November 1, 1942. Bossier City C. E. Friend :_._Martin McClanahan No. 384 JVtay 1, 1942. Bossier City E. J. Mays Martin McClanahan No. 384 November 30, 1941. Bossier City P. W. Spears Martin McClanahan No. 384 March 18, 1942. Bossier City .W. H. Heller Martin McClanahan No. 384 December 31, 1942. Boyce J. E. Ray, Jr Boyce Lodge No. 273 .....June 1, 1942. Boyce C. R. Sanders Boyce Lodge No. 273 June 1, 1942. Boyee E. L. Griffin Boyce Lodge No. 273 August 1, 1942. Boyce W. I. Townsend Boyce Lodge No. 27S March 1, 1941. Bunkie W. D. Haas, Jr —Bunkie Lodge No. 326 March 1, 1941 Bunkie _. P. T. Mikell -Bunkie Lodge No. 326 March 1, 1941 Bunkie H. M. Faust Bunkie Lodge No. 326 May 1, 1941 Bunkie D. S. Duoote Bunkie Lodge No. 326 June 1, 1941. M Oadeville - A. A. Rogers. Cadeville Lodge No. 229 July 1, 1941 © Cadeville _ J. M. Griggs Cadeville Lodge No. 229 July 1, 1941 f Cadeville -. -A. P. Burkett Cadeville Lodge No. 229 December 1, 1941. 2 Cadeville J. C. Hayes Cadeville Lodge No. 229 December 1, 1941. S Cadeville B. L. May Cadeville Lodge No. 229 July 31, 1942. § Calhoun H. F. Downs Urim Lodge No. Ill August 1, 1941. © Castor E. R. Mjnchew R. M. Crowson Lodge No. 281.... June 1 1942 "^ Castor R. J. Rigdon R. M:. Crowson Lodge No. 281 June 1 1942 n Castor C. E. Bogan , R. M. Crowson Lodge No. 281....November 1, 1941. te) Chatham C. R. Griffith.... -Palley Lodge No. 265 .May 3, 1942. H Cheneyville R. H. Jackson Cheneyville Lodge No. 286 July 1, 1942. ^ Choudrant W. A. Sanderson Choudrant Lodge No. 339 July 1, 1941 H Choudrant O. W. Hogan Choudrant Lodge No. 339 June 30, 1942. |> Colfax R. S. Cameron Colfax Lodge No. 259 September 1, 1942. 3 Columbia J. D. Caldwell Columbia Lodge No. 164 July 31, 1942. t» Columbia I. B. Sorrels Columbia Lodge No. 164 September 1, 1942. o Cotton Valley __ _D. B. Moore Cotton Valley Lodge No. 335.._.February 27, 1942. ^ Cotton Valley _M. S. Browning -Cottsn Valley Lodge No. 335 June 1, 1942. w Cotton Valley C. R. Lemley. -Cotton Valley Lodge No. 335 April 30, 1941. W Coushatta T. M. Pressler Silent Brotherhood No. 146 October 25 1942 2 Coushatta A. H. Carlisle Silent Brotherhood No. 146 June 30, 1941. 3 Crowville A. T. Riser Crowville Lodge No. 370 April 1, 1942. 8 Crowville H. M. Riser Crowville Lodge No. 370 April 1, 1942. * Denham Springs Norman R. Allen -Denham Springs Lodge No. 297..May 1, 1941. ^ De Qulncy L. F. Clarke _ De Quincy Lodge No. 279 July 1, 1941 De Quincy Pat Gideon De Quincy Lodge No. 279 May 1, 1941 De Quincy Frank Duguay -De Quincy Lodge No. 279 March 1, 1942. De Quincy A. I. Perkins De Quincy Lodge No. 279 March 1, 1942. De Quincy Barney Walkner De Quincy Lodge No. 279.. October 1, 1942. De Quincy..._ J. A. Jones. De Quiney Lodge No. 279 October 1, 1942. DeRidder Hiram Lyles —Magnolia Lodge No. 238 May 1, 1941. K DeRidder W. J. Kraft DeRidder Lodge No. 271 March 1, 1941. £; HOLDERS OF CERTIFICATES OP PROFICIENCY, THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. « . — ^ LOCATION NAME LODGE DATE OF EXPIRATION DeRidder George W. Wagnon.: DeRidder Lodge No. 271 August 1, 1941. DeRidder S. A. Evans DeRidder Lodge No. 271 August 1, 1941. DeRidder David T. Stracener DeRidder Lodge No 271 January 1, 1942. DeRidder Herbert H. Haynes DeRidder Lodge No. 271 January 1, 1942. DeRidder J. A. Cuthirds DeRidder Lodge No. 271 October 1, 1941. W Dodson S. J. Pepper .Midway Lodge No. 385 August 1, 1942. ® Donaldsonville E. A. Pfister _ Ascension Lodge No. 251 July 31, 1941. g Donaldsonville S. J. Samuelson Ascension Lodge No. 251 September 15, 1941. gj Donaldsonville _.John Phister, Jr Ascension Lodge No. 251 July 1, 1941. oa Donaldsonville D. B. Doran Ascension Lodge No. 251 July 1, 1941. _ Donaldsonville B. C. Alwes Ascension Lodge No. 251 .July 1, 1941. J^ Dorcheat F. M. Sexton Dorcheat Lodge No. 276 July 8, 1941. _ Dorcheat R. R. Slack _ Dorcheat Lodge No. 276 September 1, 1940. y Downsville W. D. Wallace. Downsville Lodge No. 143 September 16, 1941. W d Elm Grove H. E. Bartley Atkins Lodge No. 266 March 25, 1941. M Elton J. C. Hazel Elton Lodge No. 319 May 1, 1943. • ^ Elton W. A. Fletcher Elton Lodge No. 349 April 1, 1942. 1-3 Elton Robert Hy. Brower Elton Lodge No. 349 September 1, 1941. H Elton Howard M. Sigler Elton Lodge No. 349 September 1, 1941. °° Elton Robert S. Melton Elton Lodge No. 349 September 1, 1941. o Bros D. O. Hessler Eros Lodge No. 295 August 31, 1941. ^ Eros J. B. C. Doremus Bros Lodge No. 295 October 15, 1942. *rj Eunice L. D. "Wade Harmony Lodge No. 410 August 1, 1941. § Eunice W. H. Kessler Harmony Lodge No. 410 June 1, 1942. trj Eunice R. G. Rasberry Harmony Lodge No. 410 July 1, 1941. tf Eunice T. A. Chisholm Harmony Lodge No. 410 July 1, 1941. w

Farmerville R. C. Harper Union Frat. Lodge No. 53 May 31, 1940. o Farmerville Harry Preaus Union Frat. Lodge No. 53 August 15, 1940. K) Farmerville S. L. Smith Union Frat. Lodge No. 53 August 15, 1940. Flora I. B. Dowden Simcoe Walmsley No. 359 July 1, 1942. Florien Jarvis Westbrook Florien Lodge No. 263 April 1, 1942. Fordoche W. H. Wagley Fordoche Lodge No. 292 April 1, 1941. Fordoche G. M. Johnson Fordoche Lodge No. 292 November 1, 1942. Forest Hill I. N. Anderson Forest Hill Lodge No. 254 June 1, 1941. Franklin Benard J. Miller Franklin Lodge No. 57 August 1, 1942. Franklinton ..i;™..^...... ^.-.* 1. L. Pop6 i..^iU,t.i.u..u...u Frankiinton Lodge No. 101 August 1, 1941. Franklinton _ _Geo. W. Varnado. Frankllnton Lodge No. 101 August 1, 1941. Franklinton _Wm. O. Burris Franklincon Lodge No. 101 August 1, 1941. Prankiinton —D. H. Stringfleld Franklinton Lodge No. 101 August 1, 1941. Franklinton ~W. M. McLain j Franklinton Lodge No. 101 August 1, 1941. Franklinton Wiley W. Wood Franklinton Lodge No. 101 June 1, 1942. Franklinton Robert Magee A ....Franklinton Lodge No. 101 June 1, 1942. Franklinton Jacob Magee Franklinton Lodge No. lOl June 1, 1942. Franklinton Floyd Varnado Franklinton Lodge No. 101 June 1 1942. M Franklinton J. Adolph Pierce Franklinton Lodge No. 101 June 1 1942. W Franklinton H. P. Magee Franklinton Lodge No. 101 June 1, 1942. 2 Franklinton P. N. Givens Franklinton Lodge No. 101 June 1, 1942. g Georgetown L. H. Kees. Georgetown Lodge No. 298 October 1, 1942. W Georgetown W. P. Watts .Georgetown Lodge No. 298 September 30, 1941. m Gibsland W. H. Day..j. Gibsland Lodge No. 304 March 31, 1941. §

Glenmora J. L. Orr . Glenmora Lodge No. 356 June 1, 1942. Q Glenmora G. M. Monroe Glenmora Lodge No. 356 June 1, 1942. ts Glenmora Henry A. Bremer Glenmora Lodge No. 356 June 1, 1942. W Glenmora W. H. Gilmore Glenmora Lodge No. 356 June 1, 1942. g Goldonna D. W. Blake -Goldonna No. 293 December 1, 1942. g Greenwood W. G. Fry Greenwood Lodge No. 409 May 1, 1942. P Greenwood D. W. Burnett Greenwood Lodge No. 409 June 1, 1942. g B Hall Summit R. W. Jackson ..Conly Lodge No. 241 August 1, 1941. °° Hall Summit ; W. W. Teer Conly Lodge No. 241 August 15, 1942. o Hammond T. R. Foster, Sr Livingston Lodge No. 160 August 1, 1941. ^ Haughton ~M. C. Bledsoe JTitughton Lodge No. »l____May 1, 1942. 2 Haynesville N. G. Hyde Millerton Lodge No. 245 May 1, 1942. 2 Haynesville N. A. Parker . Millerton Lodge No. 246 September 1, 1942. 3 Hodge R. B. Jones Hodge Lodge No. 3CS April 30, 1941. S Hodge J. S. Burks .Hodge Lodge No. S6J May 15, 1942. H Holly Springs J. L. Lofton Holly Springs Lodge No. 247....August 1, 1941. 5 Holly Springs J. L. Teer Holly Springs Lodge No. 247....September 1, 1942. K. Holly Springs Vernon Dupree .Holly Springs Lodge No. 247....May 1, 1943. Homer H. J. Murphy Homer Lodge No. 152 August 1, 1941. Hornbeck Mark L. Brown Toro Lodge No. 253 August 1, 1941. Hornbeck A. S. McMillan Toro Lodge No. 253 March 1, 1942. Hornbeck J. R. Duggan Toro Lodge No. 253 March 1, 1942. Hornbeck Maurice L. Brown Toro Lodge No. 253 March 1, 1942. ., Hornbeck L. R. Williams Toro Lodge No. 253 March 31, 1942. r| Hornbeck M. L. Murphy Toro Lodge No. 253 June 1, 1942. oo HOLDERS OF CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY, THE GRAND LODGE;OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. " . . . : ^ LOCATION NAME LODGE DATE OF EXPIRATION Houma Coleman A. Beeson .Unity Lodge No. 267 October 1, 1942. Houma J. Evans Deer Unity Lodge No. 267 December 1, 1942. Ida - „. Crlt Petty .__Jda Lodge No. 324 —..March 22, 1942. H Ida _W. T. Carraway Ida Lodge No. 324... November 1, 1942. g Jeanerette Gladstone Stewart , Jeanerette Lodge No. 255 June 1, 1941. O Jena Dr. Guy Campbell Michael Dempsey No. 327 October 31, 1942. g Jennings James C. Hazel! Jennings Lodge No. 249 March 31, 1942. oo Jennings Robert Prather Jennings Lodge No. 249 March 31, 1942. o Jonesboro W. W. Irvin Jonesboro Lodge No. 280 September 1, 1941. N Jonesboro W. L. Caughlan Jonesboro Lodge No. 280 September 1, 1941. Q Jonesboro Ellis Dawson Jonesboro Lodge No. 280 April 30, 1942. M Jonesboro ...' J. H:'• Swarison Jonesboro Lodge No. 280 April 30, 1942. W Jonesboro S. A. Phillips Jonesboro Lodge No. 280 May 31, 1942. g Jonesboro T. C. Burke Jonesboro Lodge No. 280 September 30, 1942. y Jonesboro C. N. Larson.: Jonesboro Lodge No. 280 December 31, 1942. g Jonesville ...... L. C. Spencer Four Rivers Lodge No. 369....March 31, 1941. >• Keatchie '. Jack Higdon Liberty Lodge No. 123 May 15, 1942. § Keithville Byron F. Bush... Landmark Lodge No. 214 May 1, 1943. o Kenner .• Igar Sims Square and Compass No. 417—-May 1, 1941. ^ Kenner ' Thomas P. Wilson Square and Compass No. 417....April 1, 1943. hj Kenner Robert L. Keaton Square and Compass No. 417.. .May 1, 1941. W Kentwood H. E. Sanders _ _ Kentwood Lodge No. 248 September 30, 1941. § Kentwoed —Clyde P. Rogers Kentwood Lodge No. 248 July 1, 1941. H Kentwood Robert L. Varnado .Kentwood Lodge No. 248 April 1, 1941. Q Kinder C. M. Leland Kinder Lodge No. 291 April 1, 1941. g Kinder P. W. Leland Kinder Lodge No. 291 June 1, 1942. g Kinder B. F. Smith..... Kinder Lodge No. 291 June 1, 1942. ^ Lafayette George W. Armstrong Hope Lodge No. 145 May 1, 1941. Lafayette Thomas Rogers Hope Lodge No. 145 May 1, 1941. Lafayette John Whltmeyer Hope Lodge No. 145 May 15, 1943. Lafayette Hugh H. Miller. Hope Lodge No. 145 December 1, 1941. Lafayette M. L. Miller Hope Lodge No. 145..._ July 1, 1942. Lafayette _ _J. B. Coumes -Hope Lodge No. 145. —..September 1, 1942. Lafayette J. L. Stephan Hope Lodge No. 145 August 1, 1942. Lafayette L. S. Jakeway Hope Lodge No. 145 September 1, 1941. Lake Arthur i V. S. Hanks Live Oak Lodge No. 346 June 1, 1941. Lak« Charles John J. Khoury Lake Charles Lodge No. 165 July 1, 1941. Lake Charles Casper Gossett Smith Lake Charles Lodge No. 165 April 1, 1942. Lake Charles Charles E. Mattocks Calcasieu Lodge No. 400 May 1, 1941. Lake Charles Robert P. Howell Calcasieu Lodge No. 400 July 1, 1941. Lake Charles T. P. Blakewell Calcasieu Lodge No. 400 May 15, 1942. Lake" Charles William Verity Carmen -Calcasieu Lodge No. 400 April 1, 1942. Lake Charles - ._. W. L. Smith Calcasieu Lodge No. 400 December 1, 1941. Lake Charles .C. L. Shaddock Calcasieu Lodge No. 400 December 1, 1941. jjj Lake Providence Zell Stockner Pecan Grove Lodge No. 222....February 17, 1942. o Lake Providence T. G. Biggs Pecan Grove Lodge No. 222....February 17, 1942. g Lecompte Thomas M. Roby Gordy Lodge No. 133 July 1, 1941. M Leesville C. B. Owens Leesville Lodge No. 240 June 1, 1942. § Leesville 1. O. Winfree Leesville Lodge No. 240 June 1, 1942. Leesville M.'.H. Hadnot Leesville Lodge No. 240 June 1, 1942. g Leesville - Hugh L. McManus Leesville Lodge No. 240 August 1, 1942. ^ Leesville Charles L. Davis Leesville Lodge No. 240 August 1, 1942. O Leesville Gordon C. Wood '. Leesville Lodge No. 240 August 1, 1942. 3 Leesville .B. F. Pittman Leesville Lodge No. 240 ». April 1, 1942. 2 Leesville .W". J. Pynes Leesville Lodge No. 240 April 1, 1942. B Leesville .Ben F. Foe Leesville Lodge No. 240 April 1, 1942. g Leesville , .R. S. Copeland Leesville Lodge No. 240 April 1, 1942. O Logansport S. R. Attaway Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 83 -May 18, 1942. h Logansport G. E. Lacey Mt. "Vernon Lodge No. 83 October 1, 1942. g Logansport -~ T. P. Calhoun Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 83 October 1, 1942. oo o Mansfield W. S. Huson Mansfield Lodge No. 250 March 27, 1941. *J Many _ J. H. Ritter Many Lodge No. 411 _ July 31, 1941. *d Many J. V. Nash Many Lodge No. 411 —July 31, 1941. W Many _ „ Ernest Jackson _ Many Lodge No. 411 -July 31, 1941. § Marion Frank L. Wheelis Marion Lodge No. 283 June 1, 1942. g Marthaville J. A. Bailes Marthaville Lodge No. 258 June 1, 1941. Q Melville _ H. C. Packard -Melville Lodge No. 268 —February 1, 1941. 1 Melville H. D. Courtney. Melville Lodge No. 268 February 1, 1941. o Melville _ H. Westerhaus -Melville Lodge No. 268 -February 1, 1941. KJ Melville V. O. Jackson .Melville Lodge No. 268 July 15, 1941. Merryville F. E. Carman Merryville Lodge No. 329 March 1, 1941. Mlnden _ Robt. F. Kennon Minden Lodge No. 61 April 15, 1941. Mindan _ ; W. R. Fogle _Minden Lodge No. 51 March 16, 1942. Minden B. A. Norman Minden Lodge No. 61 March 15, 1942. Minden _ G. W. Temple _ Minden Lodge No. 61 July 15, 1942. ' M Minden „ J. A. Thompson Minden Lodge No. 51 .October 1, 1942. -3 Minden B. D. Gleason Minden Lodge No. 51 July 15, 1941. en HOLDERS OF CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY, THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA co : _ . -^

CTJ LOCATION NAME LODGE DATE OF EXPIRATION Minden H; L. Owen Minden Lodge No. 51 December 10, 1941. Minden V. G. Owen Minden Lodge No. 51 December 10, 1941. Minden P. R. Slack Minden Lodge No. 51 September 1, 1942. Mitchell P. A. Henderson Mitchell Lodge No. 252 September 1, 1941. W Monroe __M. H. Kulcke Western Star Lodge No. 24 September 30, 1941. 2 Monroe _M. S. Harrison Western Star Lodge No. 2* October 1, 1941. b Momoe F. L. Speakman.- Western Star Lodge No. 24 .March 30, 1942. ; a Monroe E. W. McCrary Western Star Lodge No. 24 May 31, 1942. ' 9 Monroe E. R. Baham Western Star Lodge No. 24 May 31, 1942. Monroe H. C. Ulrlch .Grah. Surghnor Lodge No. SS3.... October 1, 1941. O Monroe O. E. Passman Grah. Surghnor Lodge No. 383 August 31, 1941. ' ^ Monroe _ F. V. Clay Graham Surghnor No. 383 -May 1, 1941. O Mooringsport C. E. Brasher —Mooringsport Lodge No. 342....March 14, 1941. & Mooringsport B. D. Jones Mooringsport Lodge No. 342-..March 14, 1941. 3 Mooringsport L. W. Watts .Mooringsport Lodge No. 342—March 31, 1941. H Mooringsport W. S. Farquhar Mooringsport Lodge No. 342....March 31, 1941. 2 Mooringsport J. C. Daniels Mooringsport Lodge No. 342...June 30, 1941. O Mooringsport George H. Carver .Mooringsport Lodge No. 342....May 1, 1941. i> Natchitoches S. L. Perry Phoenix Lodge No. 38 July 1, 1942. w Natchitoohes G. H. Furson. Phoenix Lodge No. 38 July 1, 1942. o Natchitoches W. C. Sandlin Phoenix Lodge No. 38 July 1, 1942. M Natchitoches G. D. Bridges Phoenix Lodge No. 38 July 1, 1942. .. Natchitoches L. S.: Miller Phoenix Lodge No. 38 July 1, 1942. jg Newellton M. T. Guthrle St. Joseph Lodge No. 79 -May 30, 1941. O Newellton C. J. Rossier St. Joseph Lodge No. 79 July 1, 1942. 3 New IberU C. R. Sonneman Aurora Lodge No. 193 June 1, 1941. 2 New Iberia T. Fitzhugh Murray Aurora Lodge No. 193 June 1, 1941. S New Iberia —L. W. Campbell Aurora Lodge No. 193 —.August 1, 1941. Si New Iberia. H. A. Bernard Aurora Lodge No. 193 April 1, 194?. O New Iberia G. C. Pharr, Sr Aurora Lodge No. 193 June 1, 1942. H New Orleans Thomas Green Perfect Union Lodge No. 1 April 1, 1941. New Orleans Walter M. Amstutz ...Friends of Harmony No. 58 August 1, 1942. New Orleans John A. Herrmann Friends of Harmony No. 58 October 1, 1942. New Orleans Robt. J. Russ Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 59 July 1, 1941. New Orleans Everett C. Wells Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 59 September 1, 1941. New Orleans Curtis C. Covington Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 59 January 1, 1942. New Orleans Ruel G. Tompkins Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 59 -October 1, 1942. New Orleans David Goldstein Geo. Washington No. 65 ....December 1, 1942. New Orleans Robt. R. Cazubon Geo. Washington No. 65 June 1, 1941 New Orleans Ed. E. Mercadel Geo. Washington, No. 65 June 1, 1941 New Orleans A. S. Rottman Geo. Washington No. 65 November 1, 1941. New Orleans :.C. Edward Jones Hiram Lodge No. 70 January 1, 1941. New Orleans Joseph C. Shields Hiram Lodge No. 70 June 1, 1941. New Orleans Richard W. Hunt Hiram Lodge No. 70 September 1, 1941. New Orleans .Morris N. Aronowitz .Hiram Lodge No. 70 October 1, 1941. New Orleans F. W. Campbell .'. Alpha Home Lodge No. 72 -December 1, 1942. New Orleans Louis S. Parkin Quitman Lodge No. 76 September 1, 1941 U New Orleans Wilford E. Schmidt Hermitage Lodge No. 98 April 1, 1942. O New Orleans Robert W. Smith Louisiana Lodge No. 102 May 1, 1942. t"1 New Orleans Emlle H. Dieth Louisiana Lodge No. 102 May 1, 1942. 9 New Orleans H. W. Chapman Louisiana Lodge No. 102 January 30, 1943. S New Orleans Herbert G. Jahncke Louisiana Lodge No. 102 June 1, 1941 m New Orleans William E. Andrews Louisiana Lodge No. 102 March 1, 1942 - New Orleans P. E, Selby Louisiana Lodge No. 102 December 1, 1942 w New Orleans Emile C. Roehl Louisiana Lodge No. 102 February 1, 1943 New Orleans , E. C. Staples Linnwood Lodge No. 167 November 7, 1942. 2 New Orleans Ralph C. Kirst Corinthian Lodge No. 190 February 7, 1942. a New Orleans Manuel Breen Jefferson Lodge No 191 August 1 1941 H New Orleans -David Gertler Jefferson Lodge No. 191 August 1, 194l' H New Orleans Arthur G. Ebeyer Osiris Lodge No. 300 June 1, 1943 M New Orleans Philip B. Liuzzi Osiris Lodge No. 300 July 1, 1942 ° New Orleans -Charles N. Burgdorf Ideal Lodge No. 367 August 1, 1941. £ New Orleans -Wilson F. Sterns Level Lodge No. 373 April 1, 1941 H New Orleans Rene I. Salomon John F. Purdy Lodge No. 396.-.March 1, 1942. oo New Orleans Freeman A. Ballard Orleans Lodge No. 397 October 1, 1942. ,-, New Orleans John B. Rosado America Lodge No. 407 April 1, 1943. M New Orleans George D. Martin.... Wm. D. White Lodge No. 408..November 1, 1941. J New Orleans Alfred Geismar Daylight Lodge No. 412 October 1, 1942. 2 New Orleans Charles W. Baker Daylight Lodge No. 412 June 1, 1941. O New Orleans Gustave J. Berges Daylight Lodge No. 412 August 1, 1941. ^ New Orleans Lionel F Jourdan Daylight Lodge No. 412 October 1, 1941 " New Orleans J. H. Buber, Jr Daylight Lodge No. 412 July 1, 1942. S New Orleans Emmett D. Brown Daylight Lodge No. 412 September 1, 1942. H New Orleans Valva Currier Daylight Lodge No. 412 ..April 1, 1943. ^ New Orleans Ben Cohen D. R. Graham Lodge No. 413....November 1, 1941. 9 Naw Orleans O. G. Hankins T. Roosevelt Lodge No. 415 July 1, 1941. ^ New Orleans Bennie L. Lawson T. Roosevelt Lodge No. 415 July 1, 1941. New Orleans Joseph Mason T. Roosevelt Lodge No. 415 January 1, 1942. New Orleans Wilton W. G. Hafford Theodore Roosevelt No. 415 July 1, 1942. New Orleans Peter Rooney Lee E. Thomas Lodge No. 421 February 1, 1941. New Orleans Louis E. Oster Lee E. Thomas Lodge No. 421 October 1, 1941. New Orleans Charles N. Conner Lee E. Thomas Lodge No. 421..August 1, 1941 New Orleans Mat H. Creed _ Lee E. Thomas Lodge No. 421..July 1, 1941. rj New Orleans A. P. Fannin Lee E. Thomas Lodge No. 421..November 1, 1942. -•£ HOLDERS OP CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY, THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, » „, , . . - — QQ LOCATION NAME LODGE DATE OF EXPIRATION Oakdale -L. A. Ford Yellow Pine Lodge No. 282 March 1, 1941. Oakdale Leo Williams Yellow Pine Lodge No. 282 April 1, 1941. Oakdale Wm. R. Hargrove Yellow Pine Lodge No. 282 May 1, 1941. Oakdale M. V. Hargrove, Sr Yellow Pine Lodge No. 282 May 1, 1941. M Oakdale M. V Hargrove, Jr Yellow Pine Lodge No. 282 .May 1, 1941. g Oakdale John S. Burgess Yellow Pine Lodge No. 282 May 1, 1941. p Oakdale A. L. Stephens Yellow Pine Lodge No. 282 August 1, 1941. t) Olla A. D. Becton Olla Lodge No. 303 September 30, 1941. [| Opelousas Ariel Fontenot Humble Cottage Lodge No. 19 June 1, 1942. m Opelousas M. H. McLeod .Humble Cottage Lodge No. 19 July 1, 1942. © Opelousas J. L. Colson Humble Cottage Lodge No. 19..December 1, 1941. fed Opelousas C. C. Robinson Humble Cottage Lodge No. 19-December 1, 1941. a Opelousas -D. C. Rose, Jr Humble Cottage Lodge No. 19..August 1, 1942. H Opelousas C. Chaisson Humble Cottage Lodge No. 19..August 1, 1942. W Opelousas H. C. Musgrove Humble Cottage Lodge No. 19-December 1, 1942. H Pelican P. A. Graham Pelican Lodge No. 318 April 20, 1942. w Pelican W. H. Blakewood Pelican Lodge No. 318 September 30, 1942. 2 Pelican A. K. Palmer Pelican Lodge No. 318 September 30, 1942. g Pelican H. C. Norris Pelican Lodge No. 318 September 30, 1942. fer) Pineville A. H. Leggrett Solomon Lodge No. 221 March 1, 1941. m Pineville Geo. T. Willett Solomon Lodge No. 221 ..March 1, 1941. O Pineville Dr. O. B. Owens Solomon Lodge No. 221 July 1, 1941. ^ Pineville - F. W. Schadle Solomon Lodge No. 221 April 1, 1942. hj Pineville O. U. Payne Solomon Lodge No. 221 July 1, 1942. Ed Pineville Napoleon Crooks _ -Solomon Lodge No. 221 July 1, 1942. g Pineville William D. Darnell Solomon Lodge No. 221 June 1, 1942. 3 Pioneer W. E. Huffman Pioneer Lodge No. 340 March 10, 1942. Q Pleasant Hill F. P. Cobb : Pleasant Hill Lodge No. 23O....February 15, 1942. g Pleasant Hill J. K. Wheeler Pleasant Hill Lodge No. 230....October 1, 1942. g Pollock J. S. Beeson Anchor Lodge No. 261 July 31, 1942. K) Port Allen H. H. Blackburn Blazing Star Lodge No. 212....March 1, 1942. Port Allen Dr. D. W. Landess Blazing Star Lodge No. 212....March 1, 1942. Port Allen Wm. A. Ragan Blazing Star Lodge No. 212....August 1, 1942. Port Allen P. L. Smitherman Blazing Star Lodge No. 212 October 1, 1942. Rayville J. B. Sharp „ R. F. McGuire Lodge No. 209....June 30, 1942. Ringgold D. L. Moseley Mackey Lodge No. 122 March 1, 1941. Ringgold H. W. Jackson Conly Lodge No. 241 September 1, 1942. Ringgold R. W. Jackson Conly Lodge No. 241 August 1, 1941. Ringgold J. Edwin Carlisle Conly Lodge No. 241 June 1, 194"2. Ringgold .C. M. Hahna Conly Lodge No. 241 May 31, 1942. Robeline O. A. Slater Robeline Lodge No. 344 September 27, 1942; Robeline J. V. Jordan : Robeline Lodge No. 344 May 31, 1942. Rochelle _J. C. Klllingsworth -Little River Lodge No. 341 April 1, 1941. Rochelle V. H. Loflin _ -Little River Lodge No. 341 April 1, 1941. Rochelle .H. H. Pentecost -Little River Lodge No. 341 June 15, 1942. Rodessa J. H. Trimble Benefield Lodge No. 270 May 1, 1942. M Rodessa, G. W. Keener Benefield Lodge No. 270 March 31, 1941. ffl Rodessa D. L. Butler Benefield Lodge No. 270 April 15, 1941. g Rodessa .O. M. Cutright .Benefield Lodge No. 270 August 1, 1942. . g Rodessa ."V. A., Fuller .". Benefleld Lodge No. 270 September 30, 1942. & Rosepine -Z R. Brooks Rosepine Lodge No. 290 August 1, 1941. gj Rosepine , B. Z. Sumrall Rosepine Lodge No. 290 August 1, 1941. Ruston W. L. Ponder Ruston Lodge No. 106 May 31, 1941. hj Ruston _ J. L. Brooks Ruston Lodge No. 106 June 1, 1941. Ruston P. G. Grambling, Jr .Ruston Lodge No. 106 June 1, 1941. • 2 Ruston ... „ ___W B. Owen Ruston Lodge No. 106 April 2, 1942. W Ruston _ W. S. May _ _Ruston Lodge No. 106 April 15, 1942. H Ruston _R. H. Brooks Ruston Lodge No. 106 February 20, 1942. g Ruston G. T. Shinpock Ruston Lodge No. 106 January 14, 1942. 3 Ruston ;L. M. Hinton Ruston Lodge No. 106 April 30, 1942. O Ruston James B. Parish Ruston Lodge No. 106 September 16, 1942. g St. Joseph Jos. Whitaker Tensas Lodge No. 3O9.._ December 15, 1941. i St. Joseph . .D. B. Coor _ Tensas Lodge No. 309 November 1, 1942. o St. Joseph J. S. Johnson Tensas Lodge No. 309 January 15, 1941. ^ St. Joseph T. G. Ward Tensas Lodge No. 309 September 11, 1941. Shreveport _Philip Lieber Shreveport Lodge No. 115 April 30, 1941. § Shreveport Abe Wolper .Shreveport Lodge No. 115 —May 31, 1941. O Shreveport W. H. Causey Shreveport Lodge No. 115 May 20, 1942. g Shreveport W. B. Hart Shreveport Lodge No. 115 July 15, 1942. O Shreveport _Sam'l. Abramson Shreveport Lodge No. 115 —November 1, 1942. JH Shreveport— '. P. D. Abramson Shreveport Lodge No. 115 November 1, 1942. s Shreveport ...B. R. Bewley Shreveport Lodge No. 115 June 30, 1941. ± Shreveport W. O'Bannon Caddo Lodge No. 179 ..May 1, 1941. 3 Shreveport _H. B. Oden Caddo Lodge No. 179 February 6, 1942. Shreveport F. G. Hartson Caddo Lodge No. 179 April 1, 1942. STireveport W. P. Kilgore Caddo Lodge No. 179 June 30, 1941. Shreveport H. V. Casey Joppa Lodge No. 362 April 1, 1941. Shreveport H. H. Llnxweiler Joppa Lodge No. 362 -June 1, 1942. Shreveport J. W. Stone Joppa Lodge No. 362 December 26, 1941. Shreveport J. E. Cawthon Joppa Lodge No. 362 December 26, 1941. ^ Shreveport B. D. Btittle <-. Joppa Lodge No. 362 December 26, 1941. -3 Shreveport G. B. Willis Joppa Lodge No. 362 March 15, 1942. «o HOLDERS OF CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY, THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA to ' • • . . 00 LOCATION NAME LODGE DATE OF EXPIRATION ° Shreveport W. F. Collie Joppa Lodge No. 362 March 15 1942 Shreveport J. H. Davison Joppa Lodge No. 362 March 15 1942. Shreveport Thomas Wemple W. H. Booth Lodge No. 380 A.pril 30, 1941. Shreveport G. R. Keller W. H. Booth Lodge No. 380 November 26, 1941. Shreveport H. J. Hanlon W. H. Booth Lodge No. 380 February 6, 1942. Shreveport P. A. Martin W. H. Booth Lodge No. 380 April 2, 1942. M Shreveport W. A. McLees W. H. Booth Lodge No. 380 May 1, 1942. © Shreveport C. E. Mounce W. H. Booth Lodge No. 380 November 1 1942 & Shreveport W. G. Kelley W. H. Booth Lodge No. 380 March 31, 1941 2 Shreveport Frank O. Chavez W. H. Booth Lodge No. 380 October 1, 1941 S Shreveport R. W. Walford, Jr W. H. Booth Lodge No. 380 November 30, 1941. ce Shreveport W. W. Bruce W. H. Booth Lodge No. 380 March 15 1942. o Shreveport C. C. Andrews, Jr W. H. Booth Lodge No. 380 March 15, 1942. £ Shreveport "W. BS. Copeland Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 March 25 1941. Shreveport O. K. Brock .Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 March 25 1941 2 Shreveport Carl Sanders Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 April 1, 1941 a Shreveport A. M. Morgan Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 April 2, 1941. H Shreveport C. N. West Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 April 2, 1941. H Bhrereport Lamar Sledge Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 February 6, 1942. 3 Shreveport -D. K. Henderson Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 March 24 1942 Q Shreveport G. C. Whitaker Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 April 1, 1942 £ Shreveport ,. L. M. Wheeler Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 April 1, 1942 3 Shreveport I. Frumer Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 April 1, 1942 m Bhreveport — -Norman House Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 April 2, 1942 n Shreveport < A. P. Johnson Cedar Grove Lodge No. 40S April 2, 1942 S Shreveport A. R. Tapp Cedar Grove No. 403 April 2, 1942. Shreveport W. F. Pennington Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 June 30 1942 2 Shreveport M. S. Lewis _...Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 June 30, 1942 § Shreveport _ J. A. Hendricks Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 June 30, 1942 Sa Shreveport „ ...R. C. Kennedy Cedar Grove No. 403 July 1, 1942 S Shreveport C. C. Turnage Cedar Grove No. 403 July 1, 1942 8 Shreveport A. P. Thomas Cedar Grove No. 403 December 15 1942 H Shreveport R. H. Belcher Cedar Grove No. 403 December 15, 1942. ^ Shreveport L. P. Case .Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 March 31, 1941. Q Shreveport W. B. Benson Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 March 31, 1941* "* Shreveport E. J. Turnage T Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 March 31 1941 Shreveport O. L. Waddell Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 March 31, 1941 Shreveport Sam Randolph ....Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 March 31 1941 Shreveport M. C. Waltz Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 December 26 1941 Shreveport Leslie C. Robinette Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 December 31 1942 Shreveport -E. M. Hargis Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 December 31 1942 Shreveport . .8. 3. Caldwell Queensborough Lodge No. 418-May 1, 1941 Shreveport „ J. P. Parker Queensborough Lodge No. 418..April 1, 1941. Shreveport _ J. G. Counts Queensborough Lodge No. 418..April 1, 1941. Shreveport K. E, Gulledge Queensborough Lodge No. 418..April 1, 1941. Shreveport F. A. Leaderman Queensborough Lodge No. 418-June 15, 1941. Shreveport — — M. W. Maxwell Queensborough Lodge No. 418...Iune 15, 1941. Shreveport . G. C. Medford. Queensborough Lodge No. 418..April 15, 1940. Shreveport H. R. Meriwether, Jr Queensborough Lodge No. 418_April 15, 1940. Shreveport C. F. Morgan Queensborough Lodge No. 418..June 30, 1941. Shreveport J. G. Wallace ..Queensborough Lodge No. 418-.October 31, 1942. Shreveport Homer Crump - Queensborough Lodge No. 418.October 31, 1942. M Shreveport J. F. Pate Queensborough Lodge No. 418.October 31, 1942. g Slmsboro J. P. Rasbury j Simsboro Lodge No. 235 November 1, 1942. .. fi Simsboro J. B. May _ Simsboro Lodge No. 235 November 1, 1942. O Spearsville _ C. A. Pryor Thomas Jefferson No. 113 March 1, 1941. gj Spearsville W. G. Cherry Thomas Jefferson No. 113 March 1, 1942. co Spearsville G. B. Wilks Thomas Jefferson No. 113 July 31, 1942. _ Spearsville W. D. Upshaw Thomas Jefferson No. 113 December 31, 1942. trj Spearsville M. C. Bryan Thomas Jefferson No. 113 December 31, 1942. Springhlll .S. L. Webb Springhill Lodge No. 348 May 5, 1942. ts Springhill A. M. Crews Spring-hill Lodge No. 348 May 5, 1942. W Springhill D. G. Tyler Springhill Lodge No. 348 May 15, 1942 E Springhill , B. E. Morgan Springhill Lodge No. 348 December 24, 1942. fcrj Sterlington V. A. Anderson Sterlington Lodge No. 420 May 31, 1942. o Sterlington — R. W. Cretney Sterlington Lodge No. 420 September 30, 1942. i> Sterlington I. N. Peters Sterlington Lodge No. 420 October 1, 1942. t| Sugartown M. V. Miller Sam Todd Lodge No. 182 April 1, 1941. m Sugartown S. N. Miller Sam Todd Lodge No. 182 April 1, 1941. o Sugartown E. J. Miller Sam Todd Lodge No. 182 August 1, 1941. t^ Tallulah Frank Thomas Tallulah Lodge No. 308 .January 15, 1941. 2 Tallulah „ __R. E. Brown Tallulah Lodge No. 308 March 1, 1942. g Tallulah _W. G. Goza Tallulah Lodge No. 308 March 1, 1942. td Tallulah R. R. Splgener Tallulah Lodge No. 308 March 15, 1942. K Tallulah G. W. Gaines Tallulah Lodge No. 308 March 15, 1942. w Tallulah _ R. C. Leeves Tallulah Lodge No. 308 March 30, 1942. @ Tallulah ,G. "W. Lee TallulaTi Lodge No. 308 May 5, 1942. g Tallulah J. E. Furr Tallulah Lodge No. 308 May 5, 1942. 3 Trout I. C. Turnley Carrietta Lodge No. 312 May 20, 1941. Trout G. B. Valentine Carrietta Lodge No. 312 June 20, 1942. Trout E. D. Gallagher Carrietta Lodge No. 312 September 30, 1942. Urania S. B. Babcock— Chas. P. Buck Lodge No. 26O....July 1, 1941. Urania A. M. Johnson .Chas F. Buck Lodge No. 26O....June 15, 1942 Urania F. A. Thomas Chas F. Buck Lodge No. 260 November 30, 1941. Urania J. E. Lofton Chas. F. Buck Lodge No. 260....December 10, 1941. gg Vidalia H. B. Conner Concordia Lodge No. 305 January 25, 1942. >-* HOLDERS OF CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY, THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA gg • - - — - • . . ^ LOCATION NAME LODGE DATE OF EXPIRATION Vivian _J. D. Houston : Vivian Lodge No. 314 April 9, 1943. VlYian C. K. Ray Vivian Lodge No. 314 March 30, 1942. Vivian J. S. Cooper Vivian Lodge No. 314 _March 20, 1942. Vivian _ _ C. L. Mackey Vivian Lodge No. 314 -March 30, 1942 Vivian W. H. Buckley Vivian Lodge No. 314 -March 30, 1942 M Vivian O. L. Wheat Vivian Lodge No. 314 March 30, 1942 O Vivian : R. L. Jones Vivian Lodge No. 314 March 31, 1941 H Vivian :... Edgar Galloway Vivian Lodge No. 314 March 31, 1941. S Vivian E. V. Hemperley Vivian Lodge No. 314 March 31, 1941. w Vivian G. M. Cook .Vivian Lodge No. 314 November 1, 1942. «> Welsh _ Geo. Harlan —Welsh Lodge No. 232 November 1 1942 *j Welsh Clyde Herring Welsh Lodge No. 232 July 1, 1942. - Welsh , F. G. Seward1. Welsh Lodge No. 232 April 15, 1943. § West Monroe _R. B. Henry _ _West Monroe Lodge No. 41S February 15, 1942 j*3 West Monroe J. C. Stewart West Monroe Lodge No. 419,__February 15, 1941. H West Monroe J. T. Stron -West Monroe Lodge No. 419....April 30, 1941. £j Winnfield J. R. McCartney Eastern Star Lodge No. 151 November 30, 1942. P Winnfield W. U. Drewett Eastern Star Lodge No. 151 December 1, 1942. g Winnfield R. S. Walsh Eastern Star Lodge No. 151 December 1, 1942. 3 Winnfield G. H. Kelley Eastern Star Lodge No. 151....December 1, 1942. oo Winnfield L. C. Carter Eastern Star Lodge No. 151....December 1, 1942. o Winnfield A. C. Stewart Eastern Star Lodge No. 15l....December 1, 1942 £j Winnfleld J. W. Kennedy ...Eastern Star Lodge No. 151 March 1, 1942. ^ Winnsboro P. L. Dark New Hope Lodge No. 328 February 28, 1942. § Zachary _ -W. P. Keller Plains Lodge No. 135 July 1, 1941. 3 %a Q Hi REGISTER AND WORK OF LODGES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA F. 8s A. M., DURING THE YEAR 1940

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Ml 1 Perfect Union New Orleans Roy L. Leonard Alvin G. Pike- 240 230 2E2 t:oile Polaire New Orleans--. Adolph Brugier Charles Villas- 78 79 3 Perseverance New Orleans Andre J. Laulhe ,_ L. G. Sabathier 75 69 4 'antes New Orleans Augusto M. Boyd Jose S. Reynaud 56 53 5 Humble Cottage 19 Opjelousae s R. C. Musgrove .Ariel Fontenot 115 117 w 66W1estern Star 24 MonroV e H. B. Cannon F. M. Culver 253 246 i> 7 Saint Albans 28 J:ackson Paul V. Seals John H. Trotter 50 52 1 8 F

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NUMEKICAI, No._. 65 Union •Jew Orleans Henry C. Voss Henry Waszkowski _ - 216 1 1 1 0 3 8 5 3 198 66 Dante New Orleans Salvatore Cannizzaro Salvatore Arico 83 8 6 6 0 2 2 0 0 85 67 AmiteCity Amite W.A.Hyde :. V. Johnston 45 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 46 68 Caddo ihreveport BiUE. Butler Paul W. Geddes 487 12 11 12 2 3 "(, 12 3 0 484 69SamTodd iugartown Frank Miller W. E. Hamilton. 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ... 5 50 70 Spring Creek Spring Creek AlonL. Wall Frank W. McDaniel _ 45 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 46 71 Orphans Friend Morrow . E.Lowery, Sr Allen Budden 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 72 Covington 'ovington. R. N. Menetre. Alton E. Smith. 58 2 3 0 0 6 2 0 0 55 73 Evergreen 189 Evergreen S. E. Pearce D. A. Coincon, Sr 14 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 15 74 Corinthian 190 New Orleans Wm. D. Bernhardt- . D. Peter Laguens, Jr. 149 3 3 3 1 0 6 2 0 142 75 Jefferson 191 New Orleans Herman S. Lindy Jos. Dresner 196 4 3 3 0 2 7 2 0 192 76 Abbeville - 192 Abbeville, Chas. H. Brookshire- F. Sidney Gross 121 2 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 120 77 Aurora 193 New Iberia Louie W. Campbell-- T. F. Murray 114 11 13 12 3 1 3 1 1 123 5 78 Doric 205 Morgan City.-- Harvey J. Lewis SolLoeb... -- 80 2 3 3 0 2 0 0 0 79Tyrian 206 Batchelor Jas. B. Robertson, Jr. Thos. H. Campbell-- 25 2 1 0 0 0 ""I 1 0 0 24 w 80 N. H. Bray 208 Walnut Hill D. R. Holton A. C. Cooley 26 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 31 g 81 R. F. McGuire 209 Rayville O. McGowen W. L. Jackson 118 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 0 82 Blazing Star 212 Port Allen W. A. Ragan Wm. Decker 72 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 83 Keystone 213 Sicily Island M. I. Saltzman J.Wesley Ogden 33 "A I 84 Land Mark 214 Keithville Henry G. Williamson O. A. Eaddy 24 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 85 Fellowship Hineston J. Boyd S. E. Kirkpatrick 36 0 0 1 0 0 ""I 0 0 0 —- 34 86 Livonia ' Roads A. D. Ellis-- Conrad J. Lecoq- _ _ _ 32 0 3 2 0 0 " "l_ 1 0 0 II % 87 Solomon Pineville- Wm. D. Darnall S. M. McCarty 149 2 4 3 5 1 3 0 0 33 O 88 pecan Grove LakeProvidence Thos. G. Beggs_ Zell Stockner 61 4 2 3 0 12 0 1 0 131 ^ 57 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 63 33 89 Cadeville-- 229 Cadeville W. E. Leckie N. L. Coon 56 90 pleasant Hill 230 Pleasant Hill-_ . D. Blue W. I. Emmons 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 W 91 Grangeville irangeville T. M. Bond M. H. Davis 36 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 37 g 92 Welsh 23: Welsh-. Clyde Herring-. Jno. W. Armstrong-_ 109 2 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 107 o 93 Simsboro Simsboro Morelle Emmons L. M. Napper 25 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 22 *j 94 Little Flock Negreet_ Joel W. Speights W. C. Caldwell 24 0 0 0 1 0 i 0 3 0 20 95 plain Dealing Plain Dealing-_ E. Denson Bennett-- Howard A. Wheeler _ 53 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 49 £ 96 Magnolia Barnes Creek-_ Hiram Lyles M. S. Gimnick 49 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 46 § 97 Bernice Bernice D. R. Grafton G. M. Anderson 30 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 —-: 1 23 § 98Leesville Lees vi lie R. S. Copeland Hugh L. McManus-. 110 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 0 106 H 99 Corny Hall Summit— J. Edwin Carlisle W. R. Stevens 60 I I i 0 2 2 1 0 56 en lOOCrowley Crowley John W. Wright James Jones 139 1 't ,' 1 1 0 0 144 101 Center-. ._ Bogalusa. Murphy R. Williams Jas. A. Shows 197 6 7 7 5 6 2 2 0 208 102Millerton 245 Haynesville H. M. Turner W. A. Crawford 55 1 ] 2 ] ; ; 1 0 51 103 Winnsboro 246 Winnsboro J. F. Ferguson J. D. Hair 22 ; 2 2 2 8 2 0 0 29 21 2 ; 0 1 0 24 104 Holly Springs 247 Holly Springs. _ M. Z. Teer S. M. McDowell 1 —- 105 Kentwood 248 Kentwood G. M. Grayson E. T. Tate_ 53 ( I 0 0 61 106 Jennings 249 Tennings Robt.F. Prather L. E. Wager 95 j 7 6 ^ C 4 0 105 107 Mansfield 250 Mansfield C. H. Norris Louis A. Cowley 138 1 1 0 1 5 1 0 138 108 Ascension 251 Donaldsonville- John Pfister, Jr B. C. Alwes 56 I 1 0 0 ( ; 0 0 1 53 109 Mitchell- 252 Mitchell- P. A. Henderson C. L. Slay 31 i L 1 0 0 HOToro ... 253 Hornbeck E. C. Slay E. L. Hays 66 2 0 0 70 oo 02 00 REGISTER AND WORK OF LODGES—Continued. C

> s NAME OP £g§ NAME OF LODGE LOCATION NAMB OF W. M. SECRETARY m ; > H sis to i •» wH 0 111I Forest Hill 254 Forest Hill I. N. Anderson D. C. Perry 35 39 M 112 JeanerettJ. e eanerette J. C. James G S 50 45 CO 255 X G. Stewart H 113I Saint Andrews- - 256 Me" r Rouge W. T. Blackwell D. E. Wilson 68 66 M 114 White Castle. .. 257 White Castle _ (No returns filed for year 1940) 31 31 W 115i Marthaville 258 Martha ville _._ T. O. Winn W.J.Lilly 33 31 116Colfax_ 259 O:olfax A. C. Faircloth L. L. Roach 60 56 117 Chas. F. Buck- 260 Urania Hardy B. Bass C. M. Newsom 82 75 118 Anchor. 261 Pollock J. Stanley Beason Chas. A. Leckie 53 47 119 Progr•essiv. e 262 Garyville Alonzo A. Bodin A. J. Torbert 73 75 120Floriien 263 Florien Jarvis Westbrook D. A. Leach 32 28 121 Pine__ 264 Pine James W. Seals J. A. Erwin 26 25 122 Dalley 265 Chi.atham Allen E. Hood C. R. Griffith 22 19 123 Atk"ini s 266 Elim Grove_ „ J. G. Worley O. M. Waldroup--- 47 48 124 Uinity 267 Houma Robert C. Power Jno. N. Blackburn.- 166 166 125 Melville 268 Milelville J. C. Zerangue. G. Tolson Jones 69 78 126 M^arksville 269 Mi^arksville Oren C. Sayes J. D. Booker 56 55 127 Benefield 270 Rodlessa V. A. Fuller Kraser Crow 73 75 128 DieRidder 271 DeRidder-.- D. T. Stracner C. A. Youngblood__ 162 167 129 Boyce 273 Boyc. e Erskine G. Cook W. P. Jones 73 75 130 Obei:rlin 274 Ober"' llin T. J. Griffin S. A. Musselwhite-- 22 24 131 Dorcheat 276 Girove ". J. Shaw W. A Smith 28 27 132 Rosemary 278 N.ewport * N. Crain L. B. Hinton 11 14 133 DeQuincy 279 DeQuiinci y L. J. Cryer-- - V. S. Rembert 139 134 134 J~onesbori o 280 Jbnesbor, o Wm. L. Caughlin Ellis Dawson 81 91 135 R. M. Crowson_ 281 ~Castor R. J. Rigdon E. Minchew 48 50 136 Yelllow Pine 282 O'akdali e J. Ross Rhodes E. F. Nichols 127 131 137 Marion 283 M'arion C. W. Causey E. J. Gulley 47 46 138 Oak Grove 284 Oak Grove._ P. J. Bumgardner Fred Castleman 64 62 139 Chlenei y ville 286 Chieney ville-.- W. R. Stafford O. J. Burke. 20 21 140 Pine Grove 288 Ponchatoula. Henry H. Kinchen _- Geo. T. Goodman- - 71 72 141 Dodson 289 Dodson_ (*) Charter Surrend ered Feby. 3, 1941. 34 142 Rosepine 290 R.osepine Z. R. Brooks V. P. Fletcher 38 40 143 Kinder 291 Kinder. Archie Fisher eo. Daton, Jr 48 2 2 3 0 1 .... 0 0 0 43 144 Fordoche_. 292 Mairingouii n H. M. Kimball •. M. Johnson 64 1 0 0 0 0 4 1 3 57 145 Goldonna _ 293 toldonna G. C. Quarles E. W. Bryant 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 146 Eros. 295 Eros. D. O. Hesler W. A. Downs. 14 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 147' Denham Springs. 297 Denham Spri'gs Shelby D. Wascom.. J. E. Garrison 113 2 1 1 0 2 0 2 1 107 148 GGeorgetow. n 298 Georgetown L. H. Kees W. P. Foster 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 149 Osiris 300 New Orleans. _ J. C. Tourne L. T. Copping 301 6 7 7 0 2 3 2 3 302 150 Albert Rousseau.. 301 St. Martinville. Jos. E. Hebert J. Robin Barra 42 0 2 2 0 0 —2 0 0 0 42 151 Zwolle 302 Zwolle L. W. Sullivan M. L. Sebley 52 3 2 3 0 2 1 0 0 49 152 011a. 303 011a. A. D. Becton J. A. Duke. 49 5 5 5 2 2 1 0 0 0 50 153 Gibsliland 304 Gibsland J. L. Barberousse E. L. Reed 35 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 37 154 Concordia 305 Vidalia Fred Falkenheimer. _ L. L. Matthews 60 0 1 ] 0 0 4 1 0 52 155 Rapides [and Jas. B. Taney P. A. Reynolds 25 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 26 w 41 Q 156 Assumption 307 Napoleon ville. Walter I. Lavier .muel Klotz_ 40 3 3 4 1 0 1 0 0 w 157 Tallulah 308 Tallulah Eugene V. Parker Jas. R. Linton 94 3 1 0 1 3 3 1 0 91 158 Tensas 309 St. Joseph Thos. Matthews A. G. Mclntosh 48 1 2 2 2 2 ~~~2 0 0 0 52 g 159 Slidell 311 "ilidell. Earl D. Farmer W. Lamar Yates. . 70 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 69 S 160 .rrietta 312 Trout T. J. Leleu G. C. Easley 37 2 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 35 Ed 161 Rayne 313 Rayne W. W. Bruner McNeil . 55 2 5 4 0 1 1 0 0 59 . 162 Vivian 314 "iviaVi n H. H. Huckaby, Jr... T. E. Roach 132 1 1 2 1 0 2 1 0 123 > 163 Curtis T. Hines 317 Tioga Henry Hollingsworth Kennon Varner 66 3 3 3 1 0 0 2 0 62 g 164 Pelican 318 Pelican Aubry K. Palmer Jesse Durham 33 2 2 3 1 0 i 0 1 0 37 ° 165 Noble 320 Noble L. Guy Ed words F. P. Youngblood.. 17 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 19 166 Mid.ille Creek 321 Bellwood W. R. Alford A. Koonce. 26 2 3 1 1 3 1 0 0 29 167 Verda 323 New Verda R. U. Johnson ',. L. Garrett 13 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 I 168 Ida 324 Ida R. Cole M. Richardson. 58 1 1 1 1 0 ~"~5 2 1 0 169 Ajax 325 Ajax . J. H. Durr R. J. Durr 26 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 25 ^ 170 B;;unkie 326 ~unkiBi e Frank Chemino W. C. Earnest, Jr.. 110 11 8 8 0 0 3 5 0 104 O 171 Michael Dempsey. 327 Jena. H. Davis ~ C. Poole. 63 1 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 61 i=a 172 New Hope 328 Winnsboro C. D. Bennett. L. C. Bennett 49 3 1 1 0 2 1 1 0 41 ,_. 173 Merryville 329 Merryville James L. Smith E. A. Meadows 30 2 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 26 g 174 Belcher 332 Btelche. r H. E. Connell M. M. Waldroup.. 52 1 0 0 1 2 0 3 0 51 g 175 Cotton Valley 335 'otton Valley . M. S. Browning . L. Frye 63 8 6 6 0 2 0 3 0 63 O 176 Sun 336 Sun Victor Grantham S. C. Mizell. 50 2 4 6 0 3 I 1 0 0 52 M 177 Zona. 337 Enon G. W. Knight W. J. Morrison. 16 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 17 °° 178 Pitkin. 338 Pitkin James H. Smith Chas. W. Carson. 39 2 1 1 0 2 9 1 1 0 42 179 Choudrant 339 Choudrant O. W. Hogan.. W. G..Kelly 25 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 25 180 Pioneer. 340 Pioneer J. Cecil Roberts W. E. Morris 77 2 3 3 0 3 1 0 0 77 181 Little River. 341 Rochelle W. E. Youn] H. A Davis. 74 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 64 182 Mooringsport- 342 Mooringsport.. L. W. Watts W. H. Eastham... 107 2 1 0 0 5 1 1 0 104 183 Robe.ine. 344Robeline J.V.Jordan L. W. Jacob, Sr.— 53 3 3 3 0 1 1 3 0 0 55 184 Live Oak. 346 Lake Arthur. _ C. E. Reddell H. A. Hudson 54 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 52 185 Calvin. 347 Calvin (*) Charter surrend ered Feb'y 3, 1941 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 0 186 Springhill. 348 Spriringhili _ t A. M. Crews T. J. Holland 62 9 9 9 3 2 1 0 0 73 187 Elton . 349 Elton. Claud A. Reeve Wyatt Anderson . . 36 4 3 5 0 0 1 0 1 188 Bryceland. 350 Bryceland. O. L. Boddie J. T. Chaffin 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 31 CO 388 REGISTER AND WORK OF LODGES

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NUMBRICAL No... =h__i,_<.-,.-4»-..-H^--._C4rNCNCN 224 Orleans ---. 397 New Orleans... Lucas Nebel Harry M. Elliott- 105 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 ioo 225 Alexandria 398 Alexandria P. N. T. :ada_ W. W.. Hyde 70 5 4 2 3 2 1 1 2 69 226 Capitol..... 399 Baton Rouge_. John W. Felps Thos. V. Sharp 138 5 4 5 3 0 0 0 7 145 227 Calcasieu 400 Lake Charles.. Rowland A. Preis T. P. Blackwell 104 11 9 9 0 0 1 6 108 228 New River 402 Gonzales PaulG. Wood Louis J. Bourgeois 40 4 3 3 1 2 1 3 38 229 Cedar GrSrovi e 403 Shreveport Morris S. Lewis Ernest M. Hargis 123 9 12 10 3 2 0 0 133 230 Indidivisiblv e Friends.. 404 Algiers (N. O.). Samuel T. McGarxy- Roy S. Keenan 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 66 231 Dan Gilbert 405 Gilbert A. J. Ensminger Oscar McLendon 69 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 6 63 232 Isii 406 New Orleans... Frank J. Corcoran R.J.Williams 68 7 6 7 1 1 ) 0 4 72 233 A.merici a 407 New Orleans... Thos. P. Gorman L. N. GoU._. 62 1 2 0 1 4 2 2 54 234 Wm. D. White- 408Gretna— Edgar J. Hebert L. O. Goelz. 107 4 2 0 0 0 0 110 235 G-reenwooi d 409 Greenwood W. W. Burdett . L. King... _. 29 0 1 2 1 0 0 6 236 Harmoni y 410 Eunice ,ucian E. Wade ,. D. Wade--_ 51 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 49 H 237 Many.. 411 Many G. B. Beasly Crawford Willis . 70 1 1 1 2 1 2 0 0 238 Daylight. 412 New Orleans—. Walter F. Lafranz E. F. Wahlig 42 2 4 3 0 0 0 0 2 70 B 239 David R. Graham— 413 New Orleans—. John T. Percy P. C. Goldenberg 97 2 2 2 1 3 0 0 3 43 M 240 Istrouma. 414 Baton Rouge. _ Morris M. Carradine John M. Henderson . 104 6 7 7 3 1 0 0 1 96 S 241I Theodore Roosevelt 415 New Orleans—. Eugene Dakin John Links, Jr 82 3 3 3 4 1 1 0 5 113 g 242 Alco. 416 Alco Clyde E. Ashworth__ Enoch Smith 39 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 1 84 & 243 Square & Compass .. 417 Kenner Mack S. Treadaway. H. F. Stroup 81 3 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 83 > 244 QueensborougQu. h 418 Shreveport T. A. Berry Jesse Bryan 135 18 17 18 1 0 1 0 1 157 g 245 Wes~ t Monroe 419 West Monroe.. H. A. Gentry J. C. Stewart 95 3 6 6 1 2 1 0 0 99 ° 246 Sterlington 420 Sterlington Walter L. Laningham Tom D. Wafer 60 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 5 54 ^ 247 Lee E. Thomas 421 New Orleans... Peter Catalano R. G. Stockton 47 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 52 < 41 586 585 382 97 405 306 49 785 2 56 20,282

00 to Co ttye IHemory OF THE DECEASED BRETHREN OF CONSTITUENT LODGES

Now the laborer's task is o'er, Now the battle day is past; Now upon the farther shore Lands the voyager at last. Father, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. —John Bllerton. Co tfye 2Tteiii in OF THE DECEASED BRET HIM \ <>| SISTER GRAND L«>|)i I -

We call it Death It is not dying 'Tis but a moment's pause On Life's immortal pilgrimage. 'Neatli bivouac shade of friendly tree The wayfarer rests—to claim peace Well won in toil before a weary sun. -—J. Shelton Lodge. INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS (Grand Master's Address)

Page Addresses 54 Appointments 56 A Trestle Board for the Year's Work ... 33 Bible Presentation 52 By-Laws 63 Charters Arrested 67 Commissions Received and Issued 63 Conclusion 69 Conference of Grand Masters 48 Constitutional Amendment 67 Corner Stones and Dedications 50 Correspondence During My Administration 68 Deaths in Other Grand Jurisdictions 27 Declaration of Principles 54 Discipline 61 Dispensations Granted 64 Dispensations Refused 66 Edicts 60 Father and Son Night 51 Funerals 56 Invitations Declined 46 Louisiana Monitor 52 Louisiana Relief Lodge No. 1 39 Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc 38 Masonic Employment Bureau , 40 Masonic Home for Children 37 Masonic Service Association of United States 49 My Election and Installation 31 Official Visitations 40 Other Masonic Bodies 35 Other Official Acts 63 Our Departed Brethren 26 Our Temple Property 36 Relief .... '....„• 40 INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS—Continued (Grand Master's Address)

Page Rulings —- 56 Ruling No. 1 „ .... 56 Ruling No. 2 56 Ruling No. 3 _ 57 Ruling No. 4 57 Ruling No. 5 57 Ruling No. 6.. : 57 Ruling No. 7 57 Ruling No. 8 , 58 Ruling No. 9 58 Ruling No. 10 58 Ruling No. 11 , 58 Ruling No. 12 58 Ruling No. 13 58 Ruling No. 14 •. 59 Ruling No. 15 ~ 59 Ruling No. 16 .". 59 Ruling No. 17 59 Ruling No. 18 59 Ruling No. 19 - - 60 Ruling No. 20 60 Scottish Rite Degree Team 53 State of the Order...... 28 Teche Valley Service Medal 50 Testimonial Dinner, in Honor of Brother Sam H. Jones, Gov- ernor of Louisiana 68 The Certificate Associations 39 The Melville Matter 67 The Order of De Molay _ 68 The official Family 34 Twenty-five and Fifty Year Certificates..- 51 INDEX

Page Alphabetical List of District Deputy Grand Masters for 1940 334 Alphabetical List of Location of Lodges 340 Alphabetical List of Lodges 335 Appointments 188-189 Budget 173 Certificates of Proficiency Holders... 369 Closing 190 Committees of Grand Lodge for 1940 326 Committees, Reports o£ Appeals and Grievances 164-176-181 Audit and Accounts 172-173 Burial Places of Past Grand Masters 142 Credentials 15 Delinquent Lodges 156 Distribution and Analysis of Grand Master's Address 71 Foreign Correspondence 149-154-173-178 History 178 Masonic Law and Jurisprudence 164-170-175-177 Necrology 160-175 Permanent Committee on Work 162-177 Service Committee 157-175 State of the Order 154-169-175-177 Work and Returns of Chartered Lodges : 144 Work and Returns of Lodges U. D 142 Communications 14 District Deputy Grand Masters for 1940 330 Election of Grand Officers 180 Emergent Communications 3-7 Flag Tribute : 8 Gavel 8 Grand Lodges in Correspondence with Grand Lodge of La 361 Grand Master's Address 25 Grand Officers, Past and Present 357 Grand Offices Present 10 Grand Representatives, List of 365 Grand Secretaries 361 INDEX

Page Historical Table of Lodges 342 HoMers of Certificates of Proficiency 369 In Memoriam - , 390 Installation of Officers 188 Introduction of Distinguished Visitors 15-170-182 Lodge Statistics 325-391 Louisiana Relief Lodge No. 1, Officers 325 Officers of Grand Lodge 2 Opening of Grand Lodge 8 Oration 182 Past Grand Masters Living 325 Past Grand Masters Present 10 Presentation of Service Pins to 50-year Masons 169 Presentation of Silver Square and Compasses 179 Reception of Grand Representatives 11 Refinancing Plan 166 Register and Work of Lodges 383 Reports Auditor * 125 Board of Directors of the Grand Lodge Hall 87 Grand Lecturers 139 Grand Secretary 74 Grand Treasurer 73 Louisiana Relief Lodge (W. M.) 141 Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc 146 Masonic Employment Bureau 155 Secretary-Treasurer, Masonic Home for Children 110 Superintendent, Masonic Home for Children 106 Trustees Masonic Home for Children 96 Resolutions: No. 7, (1940)—Amendment to Article VII of Constitution; Providing for District Lodges 13 No. 12, (1940)—Amendment to Article II, Sections 1 and 2 of Constitution: Membership in Grand Lodge 14 INDEX

Page No. 1—To regulate printing of Resolutions in Annual Pro- ceedings 136 No. 2—Amendment to Article XI, Sec. 1, General Regula- tions; Time limit for affiliations and penalty for non-compliance 136 No. 3—Amendment to Article I, Sec. 1, General Regulations; Changing date of Annual Grand Communication 137 No. 4—To repeal and nullify Edict No. 7, Code 1933, p. 223.... 137 No. 5—To discontinue printing Edict No. 1, page 18, 1940 Code Supplement; Reconsideration , 137 No. 6—To regulate Masonic Homecoming dates 138 No. 7—Amendment to Constitution, Article IV, Sec. 3; Re- ducing number of Grand Lecturers 138 No. 8—Amendment to Article II, Sec. 1, General Regula- tions; Vacancy in office Grand Lecturer 138 No. 9—To reinstate suspended Masons over 65 years of age.... 138 No. 10—Amendment to Article II, Sec. 1, of Constitution; Membership of Grand Lodge; and to Amend Edicts, page 204, of 1933 Code on representation 162 No. 11—To set aside emergency fund for donations 168 No. 12—Lodges to furnish roster of members with addresses, occupation and age 174 Roll Call of Lodges 10 JRoster of Lodges 192 Statistical Statement 80 Unfinished Business 13 Welcome to Past Grand Masters 168 Grand Officers 1941 DEE A. STRICKLAND Jttonroe M. W. Grand Master J. LUTHER JORDAN Mansfield JR. W. Deputy Grand Master BENJAMIN T. WOLF...... New Orleans R. W. Grand Senior Warden W. S. KINGREY .Kinder R. W. Grand Junior Warden U. W. McMILLAN.-..,. .New Orleans R. W. Grand Treasurer S. SB.XXSB XbAGVEITS, Jr. New Orleans R. "W. Grand Secretary JESSE A. TAYLOR .Lafayette ....R. W. Grand Lecturer •THURLOW W. PARISH Ruston R. W. Grand Lecturer REV. W. L. DOSS, Jr .Monroe W. Grand Chaplain REST. JOHN F. FOSTER Shreveport Hon. W. Grand Chaplain CLARENCE BEASLET iogansport : W. Grand Marshal OTTO E. PASSMAN Monroe ,.....W. Grand Senior Deacon JOHN W. JAMBS..J.- .Columbia....: ...... W. Grand Junior Deacon T. F, MATHBS New Orleans W. Grand Sword Bearer LESLIE K. CAPPEL Alexandria .-—W. Grand Pursuivant D. L. BUTLER Rodessa W. Grand Steward H. A. McKENZIE...- .Homer W. Grand Steward ROBERT B. JONES. . Hodge _ W. Grand Steward P. H. FARMER Ferriday W. Grand Steward A. M. JOHNSTON ...... Urania W. Grand Steward A, K. PALMER ..Oxford W. Grand Steward R. C. LEEVES Tallulah W. Grand Steward R. L. GAT .....Zwolle.. W. Grand Steward C. R. SANDERS Boyce W. Grand Steward M. V. MILLER .Sugartown W. Grand Steward JULIUS O. HEDT..... New Iberia W. Grand Steward A. D. ELLIS .• _ Baton Rouge W. Grand Steward H. DOYLE MARTIN... Baton Rouge W. Grand Steward G. H. BROCK. Slidell W. Grand Steward J. J. KENNY Algiers W. Grand Steward ARTHUR HERIC New Orleans W. Grand Steward THOMAS GREEN New Orleans W Grand Steward BEN COHEN New Orleans .W. Grand Steward E. C. GIBSON .Monroe , .„ Grand Orator EARLE S. RICE New Orleans Grand Organist LOUIS ESCHENBRENNER...New Orleans Grand Tyler •Died February 26, 1941.

Committee on Foreign Correspondence W. RUDOLPH LATZKO. Chairman... Shreveport Shreveport 116 W. MAX H. KULCKE New Orleans-Western Star 24 W. FRANK W. MAGNE..... New Orleans-Perseverance 4 W. JUAN M. LOPEZ New Orleans.. Cervantes 5 W.. VINCENT LaNASA New Orleans..Galileo-Mazzini 368

Notice to Masters and Secretaries of Constituent Lodges Section 9 of Article 5 of the General Regulations provides: "Each Chartered Lodge shall make annual returns to the Grand Lodge of all their Proceedings for the year ending the Slst day of December, and pay the dues, which shall be delivered to the Grand Secretary on or before the 15th of January $ each year under liability of loss of representation and mileage.'" The Annual Grand Communication in 1942 will convene on the Ninth of February, at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, in the auditorium, Masonic Temple, 333 St. Charles Street, New Orleans, La. D. Peter Laguens, Jr., Grand Secretary, Masonic Temple, 333 St. Charles St., New Orleans, La.

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