volume 82 •number 3 printed on recycled paper SEPTEMBER 2010 From the Grand East Greetings Brothers, contributed to making men great, it is undeniable that so is succeeded by death. Humans rarely take time to It is indeed an honor to write my fi rst address to many of the historically signifi cant fi gures who lead this embrace an understanding and an appreciation for the the Masons of Montana as your newly installed Grand country’s struggle for freedom, liberty and equality were natural rhythms of life. My challenge to you is to think Master. Past Grand Master Thomas Lund will indeed infl uenced by the philosophy of our craft. The Executive about the rituals within the Masonic Body; why they be a tough act to follow. However; I promise I will Secretary of the were formed, why they remain, and what do my best. I possess a sincere belief the offi ce of the world Conference implications do they have on you as an Grand Master is of utmost importance. Although I am of Masonic Grand individual. a common mason, it is my belief this offi ce deserves Lodges, Thomas In closing I would like to suggest that concern and respect from all masons; myself included. Jackson is quoted by implication and atmosphere, Masonry Brothers, I do have a “short” plan for my year as Grand as saying “Quantity brings its adherents into the very Master (pun intended). will follow quality, presence of God and because of that First, and a point of most importance I would like to but it doesn’t work spiritual basis, has survived extend a reminder of the words we all professed when the other way and become the force it is today. May receiving our apron, “Let the pure and spotless surface around.” Frankly, every Mason rededicate himself to the be to you an ever present reminder of a purity of life some of them high ideals of our Order and the pledges and rectitude of conduct a never ending argument for are not up to the he took when entering into Masonry, nobler deeds, for higher thoughts for purer actions”. If high standards of especially “in whom do you place your we follow these teachings of freemasonry and our goal is the past. Masonry trust.” To the wardens remember self improvement through God, it will indeed make us a isn’t dying – we “what you have seen praiseworthy in thriving fraternity of a privileged few. are killing it, our others, you should carefully imitate, Second, be proud of your Masonic membership and fraternity will and what in them may have appeared our fraternity. Are we benefi tting anyone, ourselves not be measured defective, you should in yourself amend.” included, when we strive for merely number of in history by its And to every Master of a Lodge forget members? We must set our goals to desire high quality quantity but by not those words “you should cling to the candidates, obtain their petitions and do a complete its quality. As our old landmarks, and be sternly opposed investigation, in addition to assisting their entrance 33rd President of to their infringement.” Please keep in into our fraternity. We need to provide real value for the United States, mind the duties we have been taught their investment of time and money and challenge their Harry S. Truman so graciously said, “We represent in Masonry, and thereby prove to the world the happy intellect. We need to have brothers with the intelligence a fraternity which believes in justice and truth and and benefi cial effects of our ancient and honorable to learn, understand and appreciate the work. They honorable action in your community...men who are Institution. need to have the moral qualifi cations and good character endeavoring to be better citizens...[and] to make a great to fi t our lofty goals for the order and its individual country greater. This is the only institution in the world Fraternally, members. Above all where we can meet Masonry must never “Let the pure and spotless surface be to you an ever on the level all sorts be too easy or too of people who want present reminder of a purity of life and rectitude of John J. Mangan, Grand Master cheap. The most to live rightly.” conduct a never ending argument for nobler deeds, senior members of our Third, renew order have sacrifi ced for higher thoughts for purer actions” your understanding with honorable of our rituals and results while the their respective later generations appear to have made Masonry an meanings and how those apply to the Masonic fraternity afterthought. We have reduced the effort and cost today. How many of you have memorized Profi ciencies associated with entrance into our order in an effort or duties only to have the words become second to attract those who may be intimidated by either the nature in which the meaning is no longer thought time or effort required to learn the work or modest about when professing the statement? This is human cost associated with membership. We are seeking and nature. Mankind thrives on rhythm and repetition. The accepting members whose qualifi cations fall short of sun sets and gives way to the moon, winter leads to our traditional group. Our focus needs to change from spring, seed time and harvest come and go, and birth membership to moral excellence. In our nations’ early

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The report will be delivered to the petitioner welcome than that of an investigation. Experience has the Secretary shall, within fi ve days after presenting at the conclusion of the investigation process. The also shown that a short or one time meeting with and reading in open lodge at a stated communication, Petitioner will sign receipt of the report on Page 2 of the a candidate is not long forward a copy of petition Petition for Degrees/Initiation. enough to know or learn Due to the increasing number of petitions to the Grand Secretary. Lodges have been mailed copies of the new Petition about them. Due to the being received as a result of the renewed The cost of the background For Degrees/Initiation and it is available at the Grand increasing number of interest in our fraternity, the character and check is $15.00 which shall Lodge website. petitions being received be paid by the Candidate After review of the background check process, as a result of the renewed quality of candidates is paramount to our prior to the background I have found that this action is consistent with the interest in our fraternity, future existence and reputation. check. The Grand Secretary Constitution and Code and is in the best interest of the character and quality shall order a criminal Montana Masonry. Therefore, as Grand Master and in of candidates is paramount to our future existence and background check of the petitioner and return the reference to Code Section 1 060.U., I have directed the reputation. A standardized approach to an in-depth report to the Lodge within fi ve days. It is possible to Grand Secretary to facilitate updates to the Petition for investigation of prospective candidates is required not complete the background check process in less time if Degrees/Initiation under Code Section 2040. M. only to insure the character and quality of candidates, necessary and if the Secretary communicates the need but to assist the individual lodges with the process of with the Grand Secretary. After review the report it is John J. Mangen, Grand Master investigations. 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t the 144th Annual Communication of the Grand infl uence and impact on his students and the Engineering In Masonry, Brother Ted is a Past Master of the two ALodge AF&AM of Montana, Most Worshipful profession in Montana and the western U.S. Many lodges in Bozeman, and a Past Grand Chaplain, current Grand Master Thomas L. Lund announced the election credit him for steering them in the right direction in the lodge treasurer and instructor. In the , he has and induction into the Montana Masonic Hall of Fame furtherance of their careers. been the Grand Presiding Offi cer of the Grand Chapter, of Worshipful Brother Theodore T. Williams of In his personal life, Brother Ted is a devoted member Grand Council, and Grand Commandery of Montana. Bozeman. Like all Hall of Fame inductees, Worshipful of the Presbyterian Church. Again, he is much more He was the Personal Representative of the SGIG in the Brother Ted has a long resume than a faithful member. He Livingston Bodies. He has faithfully served of memberships in various served his local church as an offi cer, several times, in both the Eastern Star civic, religious, and Masonic as Elder and Clerk of Chapter and the White Shrine. Bozeman Masons have bodies. And, like the others, Session. He also served the often speculated if there was a long lecture that Ted did Worshipful Brother Ted has Yellowstone Presbytery as its not know. If you ask which of his positions gave him received other honors that Stated Clerk for nine years the most satisfaction, his answer probably would be the testify to his participation in and Moderator for one year. years spent as Executive Offi cer of Montana DeMolay, these organizations. However, These are two of the highest where he had the opportunity to lead our young men Brother Ted has truly leadership positions that a toward lives as mature, upstanding adults. distinguished himself by the layman can hold. If you ask anybody who has worked with Brother breadth of the organizations In his civic life, Brother Ted in the University, in the engineering profession, in that he has served, and by the Ted was very involved in church, in scouting, DeMolay or in the various Masonic leadership he has given to all of several service clubs, and Bodies, they would describe him as a humble, quiet but the organizations. especially in the Boy Scouts forceful leader, who was always willing to give his time In his professional life, Brother Ted was on the faculty of America, serving as Cub Master, Scoutmaster, several and money to serve his fellow man. He does what he of Montana State University. But he was more than a offi ces at the District level, and director of Wood does simply because it is the right thing to do! He is mere professor. He also served the university as Civil Badge, an intense week-long adult training session truly deserving of being in the Montana Masonic Hall of Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Department conducted in the wilderness. He is the recipient of the Fame. Head, Associate Dean of Engineering, and Interim Silver Beaver award, one of the highest awards given to By: Thomas E. Valente (6,18), PGM Montana State University Vice President for Research. adult scout leaders. But, his greatest accomplishment has been his positive Greetings from the Order of the Eastern Star

To the Offi cers and Members of The Grand Lodge One of my special projects this year is the Shrine to keep the public aware of the Masonic Family activities of Montana Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons. Transportation Fund. A Ringling 5 Concert was held July and encouraging the Masonic Family to work together Eastern Star Greetings to all of you. 31 in Billings to raise funds for this worthwhile project. and increase membership. For those who want if you were unable to attend, you Our youth groups need our support fi nancially as A new year has started and I wish to thank you fi rst may still donate to the WGM/WGP Special Project well as being present at their meetings and fund raisers. for all the courtesies extended to me while I attended Shrine Transportation Fund. Funds will be given to all They are the future in keeping our Masonic Family your Grand Lodge Session in June at Missoula. I had three Shrine Temples. Other fund raisers include growing. They need encouragement, and many from a wonderful time and was indeed honored to assist in OES Car Magnets for the Masonic Home, ESTARL and single parent families need rides to youth meetings or a the installation ceremony as well as taking part in the Elects’s Cup Endowment substitute parents for activities. Honorary DeMolay Degrees. Fund selling for $5.00 I look forward to working with My Theme this year is “Circles of Life”. I fi nd that each, a “Ewe’s Special” you this year. I hope that the new there are so many circles through family, work and lamb pin for our youth initiates will be some of you men friends in my Eastern Star life that tie me with someone at $4.00 each, and a and your female relatives as I make in almost every Eastern Star Chapter in the State. Those Cash, Gas, Groceries my Offi cial Visits to the Chapters. ties mean so very much to me. (CGG) Appeals raffl e In closing, may your Circle of life be My Brothers, I encourage you to consider also for the Masonic fi lled with faith, family, friends and membership in the Order of Eastern Star if you do not Home, ESTARL, Electa’s fun with energy, enthusiasm and already belong. We also would like to extend welcomes Cup. Tickets are $1.00 empathy. to your wives and other female relatives. With times each or 6 for $5.00. The changing in the world we need more than ever to drawing will be held work together to keep our Masonic Family alive and June 18, 2011 with prize fl ourishing. We need to look at changes, shortening values dependent on and having fun at our meetings so that members will funds raised. There will wonder what they are going to miss if they don’t come. also be a basket raffl e at I challenged the members at Grand Lodge to plan Grand chapter for youth a fund raiser with Eastern Star. My suggestion was a and our charities. An dance—any kind would work as a social event husbands appeals letter is being and wives could attend. Open it to the public and sent to members out of share expenses. This also would bring awareness to state. We also collect our Masonic Family and the advantages we share in for Heart and Cancer. activities together. Combine for Americanism programs, Please save cancelled Margo Hellickson, Worthy Grand Matron various youth programs and community projects. We stamps to raise funds for need to make the public more aware of the good deeds Cancer Research. General Grand Chapter continues we do as well as having those good deeds published in with their Service Dog project in hopes of raising funds the local news media. to provide Service Dogs for each State. They are also encouraging Public Relations and Chapter Restoration 4 MONTANA MASONIC NEWS SEPTEMBER 2010 Summary of the 144th Annual Communication ost Worshipful Grand Master Thomas L. Lund., Legislation Mopened and presided over the 144th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge AF & AM of Resolutions Montana held in Missoula, Montana, on June 24, 25 and : A resolution adding Section 100 26, 2010. R – 2010 – 01 individual lodge assets and to prevent lodges from to the Defi ned Words of the Code of Statutes of the liquidating assets that might jeopardize the tax status Ritualist Awards Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons on of the lodge and or Grand Lodge including using lodge Montana: 100 AN ACT WRONG IN ITSELF: Conduct assets to purchase members paid life memberships Lewie Fletcher (144) contrary to generally accepted moral standards. It prior to consolidation or surrender of the Charter. Bobbie Heaton (144) includes any act of business, vileness, or depravity in FAILED the private and social duties which a person owes Senior Ritualist Award to another, or to society in general, contrary to the Special Committee On accepted and customary rule of right and duty between Recognition Gerald L. Schleining (144) people. It also includes conduct which is contrary to justice, honesty or good morals, including acts of fraud, Special Committee on Recognition – To deceit and dishonesty, even though not necessarily a extend mutual recognition to: Grand Lodge crime. PASSED F&AM of Missouri; Grand Lodge of ; United Silver And Bronze Medals Grand Lodge of Bulgaria; Serenissima Grand Lodge of R – 2010 – 02: A Resolution Amending Section 620 San Marino; and the Grand Lodge of Moldova. Distinguished Service Medal (Silver) to add Treasurers to the list of those elected offi cers APPROVED th entitled to vote. Approved/Holdover to 145 Annual James C. Axelson (22) Communication Other Actions Meritorious Service Medal (Bronze) R – 2010 – 03: A Resolution Amending Section 5020 to restrict Past Grand Master’s from serving on Galata Lodge No. 106: The Final Report of the Mark A. St. John (18) any Standing Committee. FAILED Special Committee to Review Charges against Galata Lodge No. 106 and adopted. However, the Grand Resolution Amending Sections 230 R – 2010 – 04: Master requested and the Craft assembled voted to and 620 of the Constitution and 8090 of the Code of impose specifi c actions that would be required to be Secretary Of The Year Statutes and adding a new Code Section 28065 to allow completed by November 1, 2010 or have the Charter recognition with the title of Honorary Past Master and arrested. Doug Stam (78) with it Grand Lodge voting privileges. FAILED Plentywood Lodge No. 91: The Grand Master requested and the Craft assembled and approved the Committee formation of a three member commission to review Montana Masonic Hall of Fame Recommendations the condition of Plentywood Lodge No. 91, in addition Grand Master requested and the Craft assembled voted Theodore Thomas Williams (6, 18) FIN 2010 – 01: A recommendation to amend to impose specifi c actions that would be required to be Section 6030 and restate to correct organizational completed by November 1, 2010 or have the Charter name change and to allow better management the arrested. accounting and processing of fees collected. 6030. Two Masonic Home Board Contribution fee to the George Washington Masonic The following Lodges were not represented at the Trustees Elected Memorial and the Masonic Home of Montana. In Annual Communication: Montana Lodge – 2, Diamond addition to the degree fees (37080), each Entered City Lodge – 7, Flint Creek Lodge – 11, Mystic Tie- Paul Martello (3,51) Apprentice shall pay to the lodge $5.00 to support the Riverside Lodge – 17, Sheridan Lodge – 20, Mount Marc A. McCormick (16) George Washington Masonic Memorial and $10.00 to Moriah Lodge – 24, Benton Lodge – 25, West Gate support the Masonic Home of Montana. These fees Lodge – 27, Glendive Lodge – 31, Chinook Lodge – shall be paid only once by the candidate. The lodge 50, Augusta Lodge – 54, Thompson Falls Lodge – 70, shall remit the fees collected and annually include them Terry Lodge – 74, Sandstone Lodge – 84, Plentywood Hall Of Fame Trustee as part of the Annual Return process. Once all fees Lodge – 91, Saints John Lodge – 92, Kyle Lodge have been received through the Annual Return process – 96, Pilgrim Lodge – 102, Western Star Lodge – John Love (38., 61) the combined fees from all lodges for Masonic Home 104, Galata Lodge - 106, Scobey Lodge – 109, Ekalaka of Montana and the George Washington – 120, Park Lodge – 140, Trinity Lodge - Memorial will be remitted to them by the Grand 152 and Lincoln Lodge – 157. Secretary. PASSED Grand Lodge Budget 25050. REPRESENTATION IN GRAND FIN 2010 – 02: A recommendation to eliminate LODGE. Each chartered and duly constituted Code Section 5170 and add Subsection E of Code Grand Lodge Budget for 2009-2010...... PASSED lodge shall be represented in Grand Lodge at every Section 5080. Changing the Code and making the Per-capita & Reinstatement Fee for non-ceremonial communication by one or more of its Investment Committee a sub-committee of the Finance 2010-2011 is $29.85...... PASSED Master and Wardens, or by an elected representative. Committee. PASSED Where a Master or Warden is unable to attend, the lodge Instructor shall be given the preferential representation. Emergent Legislation Legislative action adopted at the 144thAnnual Emergent legislation was presented as part of the Communication became in force and effect at close of Finance Committee Supplemental Report. A request the Communication. was presented and approved to bring the item to the fl oor. The Craft was presented a recommendation The 145th Annual Communication will be held June to include a prohibition of members benefi ting from 23, 24, and 25, 2011 in Miles City, Montana. MONTANA MASONIC NEWS SEPTEMBER 2010 5 Lets Get Active In Local Supreme Temple, Daughters Government of the Nile araphrasing a well known statement that Masonry days should be the present. We should be able to look Pwill have served its purpose when its principles proudly at the actions of local boards and committees as Foundation they are positively infl uenced by Masonic members. have been adopted and form the foundation for all of irst of all, I want to thank all Montana Masons With the same mindset that we should not drive mankind’s thoughts, words and actions and keeping in and their ladies for the fantastic Grand Lodge like madmen when we display a Masonic license plates F mind our Grand Masters desire to help lift our fraternity Communication David and I attended. As First Lady of so should our motives be pure when displayed in the to a more elevated position in the public mind I see one Masons in Idaho, I asked if we could have Idaho’s Grand very public forum of local way to accomplish both of these Lodge in Montana because everything was done just government. objectives. right. You are the best dear friends. There is much that we can One of our basic duties is to The Daughters of the Nile Foundation is planning a bring to these governing bodies support the government of the second Gold Plaque Presentation on September 2nd, while we keep in mind and country in which we live and not to 2010. This will be held at the Hospitals for let our actions be directed by promote disloyalty or rebellion. Both Children ® - Los Angeles. This second gold plaque what this great fraternity has of these, the support and not abetting represents the second million dollars that Daughters of long promulgated. What board in rebellion, refer to a government the Nile have given to that particular hospital. Montreal, cannot help but be infl uenced that upholds the rights which God Canada is the only Shriners Hospitals for Children ® by a member who is true and endows to all men. that displays a third gold plaque from Daughters of the honest? What committee To remind all governing bodies Nile. Currently 11 of the 22 hospitals have second cannot be helped by a member that good government has its basis in gold plaques and it is our goal to have all 22 hospitals who decides with charity the fact that it has been organized by displaying second gold plaques. Since 1924, Daughters towards all mankind? Yes, we its citizens and that its power comes of the Nile has given over 46.9 million dollars to Shriners still have much to offer for the from those citizens, it seems only Hospitals for Chidlren®. For the year of 2009, The benefi t man as he endeavors to logical that Masons will be involved Foundation was proud to present, on behalf of all William Alexander, regulate his society. So don’t in those governing bodies. Bringing Daughters of the Nile, a total of $1,748,478.78. Our Deputy Grand Master dwell on our past Masonic leaders Masonic principles to local boards such as three Montana Temples are always at the top of the list instead become one. Let your school, weed conservation, planning and a in giving and we thank all of you in Montana for your actions refl ect well on our fraternity as you become host of others by actively serving on them can only help continued generosity. active in serving your community. those entities and promote Masonry. Two very special Montana ladies serve on the Gone should be the days that we have to refer to Daughters of the Nile Foundation Board. They are our past to recognize the effects of Masonry; those Princess Nancy Fuller and Past Supreme Queen Karen Burk. When you see these ladies, please take time Greetings from Bath Zabbia Temple No. 21 to visit with them about foundation and see if there is something you can do to help us tell our story. Daughters of the Nile Visit our website at: www.donfdn.org and follow the stories of how we are, “Working Together for the t the 87th installation of offi cers for Bath Zabbia Children”. The Christmas cards and our “Working ATemple, Beverlee Sveinson was installed as Together for the Children” scarves information and Queen. As she was taken to the throne, she was photographs will be available and displayed on this presented two dozen white roses by her family and the website. Bath Zabbia Chorus sang “Welcome to My World”. Ann Triplett, Vice President After all the offi cers were installed the Al Bedoo Shrine Chanters entertained with their version of “I Believe”. They were directed by John Baber, International President of the Shrine Chanters Association and Al Bedoo Director. The afternoon was topped off with performances by fi ve units and a reception. Queen Bev’s granddaughter Nina sang “What a Wonderful World”. Queen Bev’s fund raiser this year will be a mystery dinner held at the Shrine. It will include a murder, a mouth watering dinner, and dancing with music from the Shrine Band.

Under The Usual Masonic Restrictions

o one becomes profi cient in an art, science, Master, nor to talk of anything impertinent the Grand Lodge), and to whom they ought to Nprofession or most activities without constant or unseemly, nor interrupt the Master or be referr’d, unless a Lord’s Work be hinder’d practice. That is why the ritual used in the opening and Wardens, or any Brother speaking to the the meanwhile, in which Case a particular closing of a lodge is designed to be constantly given. Master: Nor behave yourself ludicrously or Reference may be made; but you must never However, the repetition must generate consideration jestingly while the Lodge is engaged in what is go to Law about what concerneth Masonry, and analysis of what is said and done. serious and solemn; nor use any unbecoming without an absolute necessity apparent to the Each time the lodge is opened the words – “under Language upon any Pretense whatsoever; Lodge.” the usual Masonic restrictions” are used. Unhappily but to pay due Reverence to your Master, most members do not know their meaning, or take time Wardens, and Fellows, and put them to Henceforth consider the meaning of the words used to consider what they mean.. They were set forth in Worship. If any Complaint be brought, the in the ritual so as to guide your thinking in compliance Anderson’s Constitutions of 1729 as follows: Brother found guilty shall stand to the Award with Freemasonry’s established moral principles. and Determination of the Lodge, who are Jack R. Levitt PGM (CA) “You are not to hold private Committees, or the proper and competent Judges of all such separate Conversation without Leave from the Controversies (unless you carry it by Appeal to 6 MONTANA MASONIC NEWS SEPTEMBER 2010 Hands of the Workmen William A. Clark, Grand Master 1877 ne of our Grand Masters is remembered one of three “Copper Kings” of Butte, Montana, along a United States Senator resulted in scandal in 1899 and Oin Montana as a United States Senator, as a with Marcus Daly and F. Augustus Heinze. Between contributed to the passage of the 17th Amendment. U.S. millionaire mining man and patron of the arts rather 1884 and 1888, Clark constructed a 34-room, Tiffany- Senate refused to seat Clark because of the 1899 bribery than for his Masonic contributions, William A. Clark. He decorated, multimillion dollar home with cutting-edge scheme, but a later senate campaign was successful, presided at the 14th annual communication held in 1878 technology in Butte, Montana. This home is now the and he served a single, undistinguished term from 1901 in Virginia City. Copper King Mansion bed-and-breakfast and museum. until 1907. Clark died at the age of 86 in his mansion on William A. Clark was born on January 8, 1839 in (If you are interested in visiting or staying give W. Bro. Fifth Avenue in New York City, one of the 50 richest Connellsville, Pennsylvania. He moved John Thompson a Americans ever. with his family to Iowa in 1856 where he call at the Copper On completion of his term as Grand Master the taught school and studied law at Iowa King Mansion at 406 Grand Lodge presented him with a silver candelabrum Wesleyan College. After working in the which was returned and is now on display in the quartz mines in Colorado, in 1863, Clark Masonic Museum in Helena. made his way to Montana to fi nd his Past Grand Master Clark attend the 50th fortune in the gold rush. anniversary of the Grand Lodge in 1916 and shared He settled in the capital of Montana this “The fraternity has honored me by according Territory, Bannack, Montana, and began me distinction in high offi ce, for which I have the placer mining. Though his claim paid only greatest gratitude. Never once in that career of fi fty moderately, Clark invested his earnings years in Masonry have I had one doubt as to the in becoming a trader, driving mules back great mission that it is performing in this country and forth between Salt Lake City and and wherever it is practiced.” the boomtowns of Montana to transport M. W. Brother Clark left his mark in many places. supplies. Clarkdale, Arizona, named for Clark, was the site Brother Clark was Initiated and of smelting operations for Clark’s mines in nearby Passed in Virginia City Lodge No. 43 Jerome, Arizona. Clark County, Nevada, is also (now Virginia City No. 1) in 1864 and named after him where he established the railroad. Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master William A. Clark controlled one of America’s largest Mason in Virginia City No. 43 in 1865. business empires and built a railroad to bring his He affi liated with Morning Star No. 5 in 1866 he dimitted 782-7580). copper mines closer to the Pacifi c. Incidental to from No. 5 and became a Charter Member of Deer Clark served as president this goal, he turned Las Vegas Ranch into a town Lodge No. 14 in 1869 and served as Worshipful Master of both Montana state where his railroads could be serviced and train in 1873. Most Worshipful Brother Clark was elected as constitutional conventions in crews housed. He called it Las Vegas. Clark’s art Grand Master of Masons in Montana in 1877. 1884 and 1889. Clark yearned collection was donated to the Corcoran Gallery He soon changed careers again and became a banker to be a statesman and used his in Washington, D.C. after his death. His railroad in Deer Lodge, Montana. He repossessed mining newspaper, the Butte Miner, to endeavors included the: Union Pacifi c Railroad, San properties when owners defaulted on their loans, placing push his political ambitions. At Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake line, Las Vegas & him in the mining industry. He made a fortune with this time, Butte was one of the largest cities in the West. Tonopah. small smelters, electric power companies, newspapers, He campaigned for Helena as the state capital instead M.W. Brother Clark died on March 2, 1925 in New railroads and other businesses, becoming known as of Anaconda. Clark’s long-standing dream of becoming York City, New York. Reid Gardiner (3), Grand Secretary First Annual Tri-Jurisdictional Buffalo Skull Square & Roaming Grand Masters’ Compass Bolo Tie These Bolo’s are about 2 x 2.5 in size and gold Outdoor Lodge plated. They are available in a limited edition of 100 and sell for $40.00 the proceeds go to Pondera Lodge No. 80. If you are interested M. W. Brother Gerald D.R. Waldern, Grand Master • And the “Medicine Hat Burns Club’s World please contact: Robert Hames at 406 279-3393 of Alberta invites all Montana Master Masons to the Famous Scotch Bar.” (Oh and they are looking or sent check to PO Box 81, Valier, MT 59486. First Annual Tri-Jurisdictional Roaming Grand Masters’ for some Algeria Shriners to help tend that bar. Outdoor Lodge. This will be a Masonic weekend for the Are there any volunteers?) jurisdictions of Alberta, Montana and Saskatchewan. • And More! The event will be held September 24, 25 & 26, at Elkwater, Alberta, in There are limited rooms the Cyprus Hills Interprovincial Park (going fast) and camping spaces (about 95 miles North of Havre, available in Elkwater, and MT). Dust off your cowboy hat and hotels available in Medicine get a crisp crease ironed into your Hat, AB about 40 miles north. blue jeans, and start planning to (Transportation between attend. (If need a passport or pass Elkwater and Medicine Hat will card, you will need to act soon so be available.) you have it For more information, and in time.) to get a complete schedule or There is a full schedule planned, make reservations, contact: including: R.W. Brother Ken Montgomery • An Outdoor York Rite at (403) 580-5080 (w) or Third Degree (403)580-5085 (h) or email him • Live music & dancing at [email protected] • BBQs MONTANA MASONIC NEWS SEPTEMBER 2010 7 Installation 2010 Flathead Valley Lodges

ugust the 7th was a red letter day for the Flathead As their invited guests, the Masons hoped to show a The installing Grand Lodge offi cer was Right AValley Masonic Fraternity. As is the custom, there small, but heartfelt token of appreciation for the young Worshipful Grand Junior Warden, Thom Chisholm, is an annual offi cer’s installation in all Masonic Lodges. men and women preserving our American way of life. from Plains, Mt. This year, with the theme of Unity, Approximately 200 Masons, family all seven Flathead Valley Lodges members and military personnel with thought it would try to do something families were part of the celebration. A a bit different by simultaneously beautiful day, outstanding barbecue, and having all the Lodges installations, at in a perfect Montana setting, was the one venue. order of the day enjoyed by all. Taking the ‘unity’ concept a step further, it was decided to show our Masonic support for the American Military by inviting them to join in the festivities. Following the public installation of offi cers, the Masons would put on a barbecue for our special invited guests from the local U.S. Army Reserve units including: 495th Combat Service Support Battalion; 163rd Cavalry The festivities were held in Rollins, Mt. at the Blacktail Regiment Combined Arms Battalion (readying for Mountain Ranch owned by Ed Jonas, Worshipful Master deployment); 639th Quartermaster Company (having just elect at Kalispell Lodge # 42. returned from Iraq). GM Lund at the re dedication of the Yellowstone Historic Lodge at Fort Buford, North Dakota.

Right: W. Bro Mark St. John, PM of Bozeman Lodge #18, and MW Bro Tom Valente, PGM. Bro Valente presented the Grand Lodge Meritorious Service Medal to Bro St. John at the installation of offi cers of the Bozeman Lodges. WM Erwin Dunbar, Gallatin Lodge #6, is in the background. IRS 990 Filing or You Can Lead A Horse To Water But You Can’t Make Him Drink or the last four years we have been providing Tax-exempt groups with incomes between $25,000 a one-time relief program, helping these organizations Finformation, articles and letters to all Montana and $1 million that fi le Form 990-EZ also can get into come back into compliance. Lodges to inform and prepare them for compliance compliance by Oct. 15, but they must pay a fee. “We are doing everything we can to help with the IRS and 990N reporting. Sadly nineteen The Pension Protection Act of 2006 required all tax- organizations comply with the law and keep their Lodges did not comply with the reporting requirement. exempt organizations, with the exemption of churches valuable tax exemption,” IRS Commissioner Doug As a result several Montana Lodges may lose their and some church-related organizations, to begin fi ling Shulman said. “So if you do not have your fi lings up to Non-profi t status if they do not fi le the necessary annual returns with the IRS starting in 2007. The Internal date, now’s the time to take action and get back on paperwork with the Internal Revenue Service by Oct. Revenue Service created a special form, Form 990N for track.” 15. There are also a number of Montana Appendant those small tax-exempt groups who previously were not The following local Lodges are in danger of losing Organizations listed as delinquent required to fi le. tax-exempt status: The Internal Revenue Service is giving nonprofi ts Organizations who do not fi le for three consecutive Gallatin Lodge No. 6, Flint Creek Lodge No. 11, Mount across the country until Oct. 15 to comply with the years are by law, revoked of their tax-exempt status. Moriah Lodge No. 24, Yellowstone Lodge No. 26, requirement and keep their tax-exempt status. The The IRS has attempted to contact those who are Ruby Lodge No. 36, Friendship Lodge No. 37, Doric form 990N, which asks for eight items, should take delinquent over the past three years, but have not Lodge No. 53, Augusta Lodge No. 54, Malta Lodge No. minutes to complete. gotten responses from a lot of them, prompting the IRS 57, Musselshell Lodge No. 69, Thompson Falls Lodge The free relief program and extended deadline is to put out a list of those at risk of losing their status this No. 70, Libby Lodge No. 85, Pilgrim Lodge No. 102, only available to the smallest nonprofi t organizations year. That list can be viewed on a special page of the IRS. Meridian Lodge No. 105, Ekalaka Lodge No. 120, Park - those with gross receipts of $25,000 or less that fi ll gov Web site. Lodge No. 140, and Lincoln Lodge No. 157. out Form 990-N. The Lodges included on this list have return due dates Bruce Lahti and Reid Gardiner between May 17 and Oct. 15, and the IRS is providing 8 MONTANA MASONIC NEWS SEPTEMBER 2010 144th Annual Communiction Grand Lodge Officers for 2010 - 2011

Front Row L-R: Bruce Lahti, Grand Treasurer; Thomas Duffy, Senior Grand Warden; William Alexander, Deputy Grand Master; John Mangen, Most Worshipful Grand Master; Thom Chisholm, Junior Grand Warden; Reid Gardiner, Grand Secretary.

Back Row: L-R: Jeffery Harada, Junior Grand Steward; Martin Reierson, Grand Tyler; Eugene “Bill” Murhpy, Grand Pursuivant; Elliot Barnhart, Grand Chaplain; Lewis Smith, Grand Marshal; Brian Murphy, Junior Grand Deacon; Gerald Anderson, Senior Grand Steward; George Dengel, Grand Standard Bearer; Jesse Barnhart, Grand Historian; Donald Cerovski, Senior Grand Deacon; Maurice “Moe” Rademacher, Grand Organist

Awards Above:Secretary of the Year - Doug Stam (78) Right: Hall of Fame - Ted Williams (6,18) Far Right: Silver Medal - Jim Axelson (22) MONTANA MASONIC NEWS SEPTEMBER 2010 9 Montana Past Grand Masters

Above: Carla Lawrence, PGM Larry Lund, Judy Maxwell and (L-R: David Owen, Gr. RWSGW Will Alexander Secretary, Washington and Tom Lund, Gr. Master

Left: W. Thom Chisholm

Below: V.W. Thomas Spencer and PGM Tom Valente

Above: RGM Doug Tucker, PGM Jack Anderson, RW David Owen

Right: Brothers Ted Zeller and Tom Klug from Thompkins Masonic Insurance, sponsor of the Social Hour. 10 MONTANA MASONIC NEWS SEPTEMBER 2010 144th Annual Communiction

RW Tom Heath and W Dick Judge RW Tom Duffy, Cindy Duffy and PGM David Nielsen

W. Thom Chisholm and Brandy

W Bro. Pat Donehoo, W. Bro Ted Williams

V.W. Brother John Cooper and Heather Cooper The Brothers Duffy, Tom and Dennis

PGM Bob Coleman, RW BRo. Reid Gardiner, and W. Bro. Dan Gardiner Grand Master of Alberta Jerry Waldren and Pam

Queen Jeanette Flaten, Queen Carol Huston and W Brian Murphy and Ryan Parker, DeMolay Ann Triplett, VP D.O.N. Foundation State Master Councilor MONTANA MASONIC NEWS SEPTEMBER 2010 11 Daughters Of The Nile, The Universality of the Mystic Tie SapphiraTemple # 79 atria Chilena Lodge No. 55 of Angol, Chile was “From Denim To Diamonds” Pbadly damaged by an earthquake in April of this Fashion Show & Luncheon Year. Brother Walter F. Mason of Bozeman is a member he 2010 Daughters of the Nile Fashion Show & and twice Master of Patria Chilean No. 55. The lodge Luncheon will be held Saturday, October, 23rd is meeting in temporary quarters (note the improvised T at the Red Lion Colonial Hotel the event will start at altar, the charter and three lights) while the brothers 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $20.00 and includes the luncheon, study ways of rebuilding their lodge building. In the Fashion Show and, Entertainment and Drawings. For photo the Master of Ceremonies of Patria Chilena Lodge reservations and ticket information contact: Karen at gives the Worshipful Master a bank statement indicating 443-2230 or Teri 457-7142. the arrival of donations from Bozeman Lodge No. 18, Gallatin Lodge No. 6 and the Livingston Valley of the Scottish Rite for aid in the reconstruction. The Photo was taken by G. D. Marquez of Angol, Chile. Walter F. Mason (18) Sapphira Temple Daughters of the Nile apphira Temple No. 79, Daughters of the Nile Layman will be visiting Sapphira Temple on September Sinstalled offi cers for the 2010-11 year on April 17 29 for a Ceremonial and banquet. The following at the Shrine Center in Helena. Carol Huston will serve weekend the ladies will board a chartered bus to travel the Temple as Queen this year and has chosen “Angels to neighboring Sakkera Temple in Calgary, Alberta to Among Us” as her theme. The Installation began with attend their Supreme Queen’s visit and a “Celebration an impressive power point presentation entitled “We of Performances” featuring performing units from Put Children First,” which depicted Temples across the the work of Daughters of the Nile in region. All members support of the Shriners Hospitals for of Daughters of the Children* Queen Carol and fi fteen Nile are welcome to members of Sapphira Temple attended attend and can get more the “Harmony in the Heartland” information by emailing Supreme Session of Daughters of the the Pr. Recorder at Nile in Indianapolis in June. Sapphira [email protected] Temple was honored with the Supreme or calling Queen Carol appointment of PSQ Karen D. Burk at 406-442-4591. to the Supreme Temple Jurisprudence Daughters of the Nile Committee, Supreme Temple Finance provides a major source Committee, and as a member of the of support for the Board of Directors for the Daughters Shriners Hospitals for of the Nile Foundation. Also receiving Children®, having as Supreme Appointments are Past Queen a whole contributed Wanda Lynn: Supreme Goodwill over $1.7million to the Ambassador to the Pacifi c and Mountain hospitals last year. Of Area, PQ Joyce Curtis: Supreme the 134 Temples in the Temple American Flag Escort, PQ Jody US and Canada, Sapphira Ratchford: Supreme Temple Canadian ranked number 1 in the Flag Escort, and PQ Mary Flesher; Supreme Temple 2009 Holiday Contributions to the Daughters of the Banner Escort. Pr. Nancy Fuller also serves as a member Nile Foundation whose funds are used for the care of of the Board of Directors for the Daughters of the the children at the hospitals. ob’s Daughters International announces the return Nile Foundation. Newly installed Supreme Queen Sue Alice Fohn Jof Job’s Daughters Bethel No. 5 to Helena MT. The reinstitution ceremony with initiation of new members will take place on September 25, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Fit Bit the Shrine Consistory, 15 N. Jackson St. The open Hi! Most of you already know that I am the new If you wanted to change your weight, would Installation of offi cers will follow at 2 p.m. the same day. Administrative Assistant at the Grand Lodge working you know where to start or how? Since beginning reorganization efforts this past Spring with the Grand Secretary. What you don’t know is that Do you have a negative image in your mind the girls have had fun in all phases of the process. We I am also an ACE Certifi ed Group Fitness Instructor about exercising? initiated members with the assistance of Great Falls and Personal Trainer. I have been in the fi tness industry How much water do you consume in a day? Bethel No. 9, held a community service project which since 1998 and my passion is to help others achieve their involved spring yard clean up for an elderly Helena fi tness goals. I understand the struggles we go through to I welcome any questions you may have. Also, if you woman, held an ice cream social, raised money with the remain healthy, lose weight, gain muscle, or just maintain have a particular topic concerning health and fi tness that DeMolay with two car washes, and attended DeMolay a weight we’re happy with. It’s no easy task, but may be you would like me to write about, just let me know. conclave events in Great Falls. In preparation for being easier than you think. Let’s start here: Contact me “Esther” at: [email protected] reinstituted, the girls have been holding “Jobies 101” Questions to Ponder…… orientation classes. How healthy are YOU? Fit Bit: It really is important to eat breakfast. Be sure The girls who will become the rechartering members Do you fi ll your body with nutritious foods to to include some source of protein and a “good carb” of Bethel 5 look forward to holding regular meetings and give you energy, or do you consume loaded that doesn’t contain sugar, so you avoid the “crash”. becoming an active part of the Masonic family in Helena. calories that just “weigh” you down? FOOD IS FUEL!!! We would love to see you on September 25th and at If you were able to “unzip” your skin…what our regular meetings which are planned for the 1st and do you think you would fi nd in there? 3rd Thursdays, 7 pm at the Consistory. Do you get at least 20-30 minutes of some For more information about Job’s Daughters Bethel type of physical activity in a day? No. 5 please contact Leslee Haylett at 442-4245 or email Do you know the difference between a “good [email protected]. carb” and a “bad carb”? 12 MONTANA MASONIC NEWS SEPTEMBER 2010 Powder River, Let ‘er Buck

n August 26th the Grand Lodge Offi cers assembled the Brothers, friends and family who gathered to join in regalia as Master of Flintstone Lodge. In keeping with Oat the Broadus ranch of Grand Master John the installation. a long standing tradition following the installation Mangen to install the offi cers of Powder River Lodge Because of the close proximity, Grand Lodge and everyone gathered at the Mangen home for a BBQ and No. 135. The installation was conducted at a remote Lodge Offi cers and members from South Dakota and fellowship. location located on a high mesa on the Grand Master’s Wyoming were also in attendance. W. Brother Les Reid Gardiner ranch known as “Flintstone Lodge”. It was a warm Kelly was also installed as the Grand Sword Bearer. afternoon of 95 degrees and a slight breeze to help cool Also shown is Grand Master Mangen in the traditional

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Left: Julia Nulia, third grade; Below: Irving Schools fi rst grade winners. 14 MONTANA MASONIC NEWS SEPTEMBER 2010

Service Awards July and August 2010 Please note that recent deaths and dimits from membership may not be refl ected in this listing. Any brother with a question about his membership status should contact his lodge secretary.

50 Years 60 Years 65 Years Pin Lloyd D. Creek Sr (29) Robert G. Hatfi eld (152) Dale M. Nelson (34) George W. Padbury III (5,51) Carl G. DeBelly Sr (18) Charles A. Loberg (86) Robert W. Rector (55) Stanley V. Harwood (51,110) Hugh W. Neill (86) Thomas D. Smith (71) 70 Years William M. Treglown (16) Richard Cole (18) 55 Years James B. Kirkland (35) Richard S. Austin (46) Victor H. Frank (72) Robert D. Gwaltney (51) Lawrence W. Beeley (38) Thomas C. Bonar (37) Robert V. Engels (78) James C. Green (149)

New Craftsman Welcomed to the Submission Deadline for December 2010 Quarries Montana Masonic News Gallatin Lodge - 6 Kalispell Lodge - 42 is PRIOR to 6998 - Donald J. Morton Raised - 04/27/2010 6974 - Mark S. Kingsbury Raised - 04/15/2010 November 15, 2010 6993 - Terry F. Wheeler Raised - 05/20/2010 Butte Lodge - 22 (see page 2 for details) 6512 - John E. Smith Jr. Raised - 06/05/2010 Euclid Lodge - 58 6717 - Joseph D. Rowe Raised - 06/05/2010 6595 - Scott P. Western Raised - 05/04/2010 Trivia 6638 - Daniel E. Dailey Raised - 07/20/2010 Mount Moriah Lodge - 24 Answer: 7004 - Kurt P. Sheehan Raised - 05/03/2010 Corinthian Lodge - 72 7005 - Michael J. Swoboda Raised 05/03/2010 6551 - Robert R. Orednick Raised 7/10/2010 Paris Swazy 7006 - Robert T. Vivian Raised - 05/03/2010 Pfouts Pondera Lodge - 80 1 - fi rst Worshipful Friendship Lodge – 37 6842 - Robin A. Cook Raised - 07/20/2010 6705 -Thomas R. Girvin Jr Raised05/17/2010 Master in Denver, 6503 - Destry J. Lodman Raised - 05/17/2010 Libby Lodge - 85 Colorado; 2 - fi rst 6648 - Steven G. Johnson Raised - 04/15/2010 Worshipful Master of Ionic Lodge - 38 the lodge in Virginia 6936 - David A. Brown Raised - 07/01/2010 Meridian Lodge - 105 / 3 City, Montana; 3 - fi rst 6696 - Lewis W. Butler Raised - 05/19/2010 Boulder-Basin Lodge - 41 Mayor of Virginia 6973 - Richard W. Johns Raised - 04/24/2010 Sentinel Lodge - 155 / 6 City, Montana; and 7024 - Allen W. Mills Raised - 06/19/2010 6986 - John M. Bennett Raised - 06/03/2010 4 - fi rst President 6760 - Kenny L. Nau Raised - 06/03/2010 of the Vigilantes Victor Lodge – 43 6690 - Matthew A. Cavanaugh Raised in the Montana 6642 - Kenneth J. Cook Raised - 06/01/2010 6/03/2010 6686 - Stephen A. Rosbarsky Raised Territory 06/16/2010 Passing of the Ring

ichard Nelson, PM of Kalispell Lodge #42, honored Flathead High School, eventually leaving the classroom has a framed award hanging on his wall for all to see Rthe Lodge last fall with the donation of his Masonic and organizing and running the media department. He and admire. He suggested in today’s society that the Ring to be passed on to each junior Past Master of the was awarded Teacher of the Year for his efforts in the older members might instill a new vigor in Masonry by Lodge. Dick created a unique way of keeping his “hand” biology classroom. These days he takes it a little slower, donating items to their lodges that would bring good in Masonry while sitting in his care facility. Brother relaxing in The Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. publicity. Nelson thought a Past Master’s Ring passed on in Not to be one to secession sounded like a good thing to do. sit back and let things Brother Richard Nelson contacted Kalispell Lodge happen, Dick contacted and suggested he donate his ring to the lodge, which the Home and reserved would then be worn by the most recent Past Master of the “community room” the Lodge for one year. It would then pass on to the for the passing of next man leaving offi ce. Such an item would be visible the ring service. In and that the public that might ask for an explanation, attendance for the allowing the last Master to 1) converse of Masonry, and ceremony were seven 2) reconfi rm his time and energy in the offi ce. Masons (4 Past Masters) Brother Richard Nelson stands as one distinguished and Alice. Dick gave in Kalispell Masonry he served as Worshipful Master up his ring and now of Kalispell No. 43 in 1961. And he was an active DeMolay leader for some time. In public, Dick taught at MONTANA MASONIC NEWS SEPTEMBER 2010 15 Paintings Gifted to Montana Masonic Museum ast February while attending the Conference Elmer L. Boone was born in Joplin, Missouri in 1883. Association. He died in El Paso, Texas in 1952 after a Lof Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries in He was known primarily as a southwestern landscape painting trip to Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona, Arizona. Alexandria, VA, I was visiting with some brothers at painter, mostly in Texas, Arizona and Mexico. He He was buried in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Collections one of the banquets. During the course of the evening studied at the Smith School of Art and the Art Institute include the Montana Historical Society, Torch Energy and talking with in Chicago, Illinois. He also Advisors in Texas, Charles M. Russell Gallery, El Paso the brothers at the painted with Charles M. Russell Museum of Art, El Paso Centennial Museum, and Waco table our Montana in Montana. He also painted in Art Center and the Montana Masonic Museum. Masonic Museum Jackson Hole, Wyoming and The gift from Brother Spencer is greatly appreciated and became a topic later moved to El Paso in 1927 will be enjoyed as a valued addition to our museum. of conversation. due to poor health. He became V.W. Brother the founder of an art exhibition Thomas Spencer in El Paso that was part of the Reid Gardiner (3), Curator of the American annual Sun Carnival. He was a Montana Masonic Museum Canadian Grand commercial artist and worked Lodge mentioned out of his studio in the Electric that he was looking Company building. for a home for He was a member of the Far some paintings and Southwest Artists Association that the artist was and the El Paso Artists a Montana Mason. He identifi ed the artist as Elmer L. Boone who served as Worshipful Master of Valley Lodge No. 21 in 1920. As a result of our conversation Brother Spencer said that he would consider making a gift to the Montana Masonic Foundation for our Museum. During the 144th Annual Communication in Missoula, VW Brother Thomas Spencer of Arlington, TX, presented two paintings by Brother Elmer L. Boone. The paintings “River In Montana Rockies” and “Glacier National Park”. Brother Elmer Boone is the Great, Great, Great Nephew of Daniel Boone.

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Tom Lund Larry Lund Tom: (406) 363-8054 E-mail [email protected] Ph: 406-587-7949 Larry : (406) 363-8053 E-mail [email protected] 16 MONTANA MASONIC NEWS SEPTEMBER 2010 Calendar of Events August 2010 Aug 8-10 Grand Lodge of Wyoming - Evanston Aug 22 Bozeman area Lodge Installation Aug 14 Installation Butte No. 22 Aug 28 GLO MTG Broadus, MT and GLO Install Powder River 135, Aug 14 GM @ GF Area Lodges Installation Broadus Aug 21 Hassan Grotto - Great Falls Annual Cajun Feed Aug 29 MWGM John Mangen Birthday September 2010 Sept 7 Hiram 52 Installation Sept 24 -26 2010 Tri Jurisdictional GM’s Roaming Outdoor Lodge - Elkwater, Sept 8 GM @ Huntley Project No. 114 - Installation Alberta Sept 11 Bannack Historic Lodge Annual Meeting - Bannack Sept 25 Helena JOBIES Rechartering Sept 15-18 - Nampa Sept 25 Corinthian Lodge NO.72 - 100th Anniversary Sept 23-25 Grand Lodge of California - San Francisco October 2010 Oct 2 Northern Lights District Meeting – Wolf Point Oct 22-23 Billings Valley Scottish Rite Reunion Oct 2 Rocky Mountain District Meeting – Drummond Oct 23 DON Fashion Show - Helena Oct 9 - Billings Oct 30 DeMolay -Masquerade Ball, Bozeman Oct 16 Hadwaters District Meeting – Ennis TBD Sagebrush District Meeting Oct 14-16 N.W. York Rite – Boise, ID TBD CRM District Meeting November 2010 Nov 6 Missoula District Meeting Nov 13 GM@Lafayett Lodge NO. 241, Seattle Nov 8-10 Grand Lodge of Nevada Nov 14 Butte Area Lodges Thanksgiving Dinner Nov 11 GM Visitation to Billings Area Lodges Nov 20 GLO Meeting - Helena 144th Annual Communiction

Above: Above: PGM Bob Coleman and W Bro. RWDGM John Lewie Fletcher Mangan (left)

Above: Burk “B.J.” Rhodes, WGSB Right: PGM Don Above: RW Martin Olsson, W. John Love Porter and Reid and DGM John Mangen Gardiner

“Ladies” Above: Heads of the Appendant Bodies