Annals of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, Part 36

Author: Freemasons. Grand Lodge of Iowa
Publication date: 1876
Publisher: Cedar Rapids, Iowa : Grand Secretary
Number of Pages: 482


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Another lodge in this jurisdiction has been soliciting other lodges, and members of the Grand Lodge and other bodies who predicate their membership on membership in the symbolic lodge, to subscribe to the purchase of "Site Certificate Funds," noninterest-bearing certificates of indebtedness of that lodge to aid them in raising funds for the purchase of a new site for the future home of their lodge.


Following the law, he condemns the practice. He closes with an ex- pression of pleasure on the general state of the Craft. He refers to a need manifest elsewhere:


Our one great need in this state is more lodges, particularly in our larger centers where lodges have grown beyond one thousand in membership and the amount of degree work is be- coming a task on the officers. It is a proven fact that more lodges of smaller size enhance the real value of Masonry, rather than allowing the lodges we now have to grow cumbersome in number.


The Grand Secretary advised of a membership increase of 1,956, with a total of 58,325. Financial reports evidence prosperity, with a large accumulation in permanent or trust funds.


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1949]


During the sessions the Craft was indulged with a number of clever and inspirational addresses by visitors. The Committee to Study Waiting Period Before Petitioning for Degrees in Appendant Bodies, after an extended survey and due cogitation, closed with what should be final:


Chapter XVII, Section 3, page 51 of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin, reads:


The Grand Lodge as an Organization does not recognize any higher order in Masonry and has no official knowledge of any Masonic degrees beyond that of Master Mason.


Your committee is of the opinion that this provision in our Code bars consideration of any resolution pertaining to degrees in appendant bodies.


From the report of the Committee to Study Subversive Activities, in referring to the Declaration of Principles, two pertinent paragraphs may be quoted:


Consistently throughout the two centuries of Freemasonry in the United States, its members have exercised their inherent and absolute right of freedom of thought and action in all matters religious and civil, but solely as individuals and never as Masons. No member or officer of whatever grade has the right to speak or act for or in the name of or on behalf of Freemasonry except as to matters definitely Masonic. Believing and practicing these things, this Grand Lodge affirms its con- tinued adherence to those ancient and approved rules of Free- masonry which forbid the discussion in Masonic Lodges or meetings of creeds, politics or other topics likely to excite per- sonal animosities or personal differences.


Masonry abhors Communism as being repugnant to its con- ception of the dignity of the individual personality, destructive of the basic rights which are the divine heritage of all men, and inimical to the fundamental Masonic tenet of faith in God.


This was followed with the full text of the address of Brother Van Dyke Parker on "Freemasonry and Communism." It was a masterly effort, historically informative and Masonically sound. The closing paragraph carries the dominant thought:


As Masons, our course is clear. Our first duty is to God and our next duty is to our fellow men. Our duty to God rises in a perpendicular, while we meet our brethren upon the level and these two form the square. Communism and Masonry are at opposite poles and cannot live side by side.


The Committee on Foreign Correspondence reported through Past Grand Master Robert O. Jasperson. As is always expected in any- thing from his pen, it is a delight to read. It has information and inspiration and an unapproachable literary quality. In a Foreword he at some length dwells on Negro Masonry, citing opinions favorable


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and contrary without voicing a decided personal opinion other than to sum up with:


Having read carefully the correspondence between the two Grand Masters, we have a fear that this controversy may lead to serious consequences.


He strongly condemns the abuse of the word Masonry by contingent or collateral organizations, citing a glaring example:


An example of how real Masonry is often placed in false light by unthinking and uninformed Masons working in other bodies is given in one jurisdiction where the Shrine stages a spectacular sunrise Easter service each year, using pages of newspaper space to advertise the event and with character- istic hullabaloo gathers much advertising for itself. Appar- ently no one sees the ridiculous incongruity of an organization whose God is Allah and in whose ritual and ceremonies no ref- erence is made to the One Whose birth is celebrated nor to the Easter sunrise service commemorating his resurrection. Easter actually has no place either in Blue Masonry or in the Shrine. It is for the Templars to celebrate. It is easy to see how enemies of Masonry can use this as an example of the lack of knowledge there is to be found in certain portions of the Masonic world.


His Reviews are individual and are exceptional in quality. Coverage is ample, observation is keen, comment fitting, and occasional quota- tions well selected to inform and inspire. Iowa has kindly considera- tion.


M. . W. . Norman H. Smith, Grand Master, Green Bay.


M.'.W. . William F. Weiler, Grand Secretary, Milwaukee.


M .:. W. . Robert O. Jasperson, Foreign Correspondent, Milwaukee. Next Annual Communication, Milwaukee, June 14, 1949.


WYOMING


(1948)


74th Annual Communication. Cheyenne, August 23 and 24, 1948.


In all form and dignity the Grand Lodge was opened by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brother James R. Mitchell. There was prayer by the Grand Chaplain, Brother Wornie G. Morgan, and the brethren joined in singing "America." A cordial welcome was ex- tended by the Governor, Brother Lester C. Hunt, to which an equally graceful response was made. Distinguished guests were introduced and cordially welcomed.


The Grand Master then read his address. The state of the Craft pleased him. Masonic spirit was high and a co-operative desire to accomplish good was manifest. He laid several corner stones and


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presented a number of fifty-year buttons. In ordinary routine he freely granted special dispensations. In pride and satisfaction he made official visits in several other Grand Jurisdictions. In a spirit of helpfulness he visited in many of his own lodges. His decisions were "pro forma," following the Code. Among his recommendations is one of general interest:


5. During the year many of the lodges have requested and almost insisted on financially aiding the Order of DeMolay for boys and Job's Daughters for girls. I feel it is my duty to bring this matter to your attention even though I had to rule against such procedure several times. Many of the members feel that since these young people are our own, generally speak- ing, they should have the right and privilege to sponsor these organizations both morally and financially by vote of their in- dividual lodge. I, therefore, recommend that each lodge be per- mitted to give financial assistance to either or both organizations, when needed, and by vote of their lodge at a regular meeting, not to exceed $100.00 in any one year. (No action.)


His conclusion is in accord with what is meant to be a controlling thought in Masonry:


We grow in spiritual strength in direct proportion to our use of the precepts we have learned in Masonry. Whatever duties are demanded of us should be cheerfully performed as evidence of gratitude for our Masonic heritage. Let us joyfully travel the Masonic pathway that leads us ever onward and upward toward the light of complete understanding, recognizing apparent obstacles only as stepping stones to a glorious destiny.


The Grand Secretary advised of a membership increase of 398, with a total of 10,480.


Financial affairs are well in hand, with ample funds for all needs. Their Home is well conditioned and well conducted.


Brother Alfred J. Mokler, Grand Historian, reported the comple- tion of the second volume of the Grand Lodge History.


The Committee on Masonic Correspondence recommended full rec- ognition of the Italian National Grand Lodge, Grand Lodge of the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Grand Lodge of Ceara, Brazil, and Grand Lodge of the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil.


Recommended was what will interest all Reviewers:


For some time we have questioned the advisability of printing the individual reviews of the proceedings of other Grand Lodges in our proceedings, doubting if enough of the brethren read them to justify the cost. Printing costs have been constantly rising and we have very recently been informed that another raise will become effective right away. We, therefore, recom- mend that the printing of the individual reviews be discontinued starting this year. This plan will save approximately seventy pages in our proceedings, thus reducing the size by 25 per cent. (Approved.)


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Aside from the expense reason, the general thought and argument will not appeal to the Iowa Craft if wide demand for the publication is an indication.


Lodge rosters in full complete the record.


M. . W. . Carlyle D. Williamson, Grand Master, Hanna.


R. . W. . Irving E. Clark, Grand Secretary and Committee on Masonic Correspondence, Casper ..


Next Annual Communication, Laramie, August 22, 1949.


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1949]


L'ENVOI


In our Grand Lodge for fifteen years my assignment has been the preparation of these Reviews. It has not been a labor but a joy. I am grateful that I have been per- mitted to have this part in a great and good work.


Most interesting it is to read the running story of Ma- sonic life in threescore jurisdictions spread widely over the world. In the accountings there is intellectual and spirit- ual inspiration. It is disclosed that Masonry, in every proper field, is teaching by word and example the admir- able tenets of the Order. Everywhere leadership has been of a high order. Idealism has been maintained and it is manifest that the influence of the great minds of the past continues after they have been called from labor. They are not but "two handfuls of white dust shut in an urn of brass." With leadership there goes rank and high hon- ors. But thought must be given to the humble laborship in the vineyard. In their devotion is our strength. Modest and obscure, they serve, guided by conscience and impelled with the desire to make the world better and consequently happier. Their story is in the Persian tale :


There was a truly good man. He adored God and loved his fellowmen. The substance of his prayers was that he might do the will of God and be helpful to others. He was charitable in deed and in thought. He gave patience and hope to the sick; brought sun- shine to the lonely and despairing; with friendly hand to back he gave sympathy that words could not ex- press; he guided wavering steps and taught all that when the strength of man fails there is an inexhaust- ible supply above yielded through the power of prayer. So he lived. Yet always in his heart there was a great desire. In devotion of spirit he cherished the hope that he might build a temple or a shrine where all men might kneel and worship God. That was denied him and full of years he died.


At the gate of Heaven he stood before the Record- ing Angel with his book opened before him. There was the record of the man's life. The Angel asked him what he had done to merit membership with the


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blest. The man said nothing but little things. His great desire to build a shrine had been denied him and he wept. The Angel told him to face the west and describe the temple he would have built. As he de- scribed it, there on a great bank of luminous cloud it appeared feature by feature. Noble, chaste, and beautiful it was. But again the man wept for he knew that it was but a fantasy, a vision. Then the Angel said "face the east." The man turned and before him stood a temple beautiful beyond his dreams and he stood in amazed adoration for it was real.


The Angel said, "There is your temple, it is builded of your good deeds on earth."


So each humble, true Mason can do his part to build that temple not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens.


Fraternally yours,


R Thour L


Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 14, 1949.


INDEX


Volume LVI-1949


A


ACCOUNTANTS, CERTIFIED


Employed 136


Report 143


ADDENDA, Comments by Visiting Brethren


235


ADDITIONS TO LIBRARY 75


ADDRESS


Distinguished Visitors 235


Welcome, Dwight Krumboltz, Assistant City Attorney 9


Response, Millard D. Thomas, Deputy Grand Master 10


ADVANCE DUES AND FEES 147


AMENDMENTS


Action and Text of 189, 190


Presented and Referred. 58


Recommended by Grand Master 54


Reported on


89


ANNIVERSARIES, CHARTER


102


ANNOUNCEMENTS, SPECIAL


13


ANNUAL


Circular of Board of Custodians 157


Returns (See Returns)


APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES (See Reports)


134


APPENDIX


A. Statistics


273


B. Biographies 317


C. Fraternal Review


327


APPOINTMENTS OF GRAND MASTER. 17, 34


Committee


Distribution 25


List of, 1948-49 22


List of, 1949-50 231


Tellers 85


2


Index


APPRAISAL OF GRAND LODGE PROPERTY 136


APPROPRIATIONS 1949-50 225


Grand Charity Field Aid. 116


Masonic Sanitarium 122


APRON BELONGING TO CHARLES C. CLARK'S


FATHER PRESENTED TO GRAND LODGE 133


ATTENDANCE AT GRAND LODGE


202


AUDIT, Certified Accountants' 143


B


BANK CERTIFICATE, Treasurer Grand Charity Fund.


112


BARTOS, O. J.


Appointed to Committee on Finance 34


Presented Gavel to Don Carpenter, Grand Master 230


BASKET OF FLOWERS PRESENTED TO GRAND LODGE


11


BEARDSLEY, WILLIAM S., GOVERNOR OF IOWA,


SENDS GREETING 24


BENEDICTIONS 13, 233


BENEFICIARIES OF GRAND CHARITY FUND 114


BENJAMIN, HOMER A., P.G.M., Died.


27, 40, 59, 94,267


BEQUESTS 136


BIOGRAPHIES


Harry K. Burmeister 320


Don Carpenter 318


C. Dale Cox 326


Harry Downs 322


Foster G. Iddings 324


J. Guy Swartslander 3


BLANKET BOND 138, 150


BOARD OF CUSTODIANS


Annual Circular Issued. 157


List of 22, 231


Pay Roll


215


Report of


156


Schools (See Schools)


3


Index


BOARDS AND COMMITTEEMEN


List of


22,231


Pay Roll 216


BONDS (See Securities) Blanket


138, 150


BOTT, PERCY C., Appointed to Act as Senior Grand Warden 34


BRAZIL, RIO GRANDE DO SUL, Grand Lodge of, Recognized. 108


BRIEN, DAVID, Ireland, Presented 109


BRYANT, WILLIAM CULLEN


"To a Waterfowl" 243


"Waiting by the Gate". 96


BUILDING FUND 137, 191


BULLETIN (See Grand Lodge Bulletin) 66,88


BURMEISTER, HARRY K., Deputy Grand Master


Biography


320


Portrait


320


BUTTERFIELD, CARL, Worshipful Master, Mt. Hermon


Lodge, Introduced 13


C :


CANADA


Grand Secretaries of. 313


Membership Statistics 316


CARPENTER, DON, Grand Master


Biography 318


Portrait 318


CERTIFICATES


District Lecturers' 182


Fifty-Year


60,87


Masonic Instructors' 184


Past Masters' 61,88


CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS


Employed


136


Report 143


CHARTER


Anniversaries 102


Granted Daylight Lodge No. 660 133


Presented Philbrook Lodge No. 659 39, 62


Surrendered by Upright Lodge No. 653 67,130


4


Index


CHARTERED LODGES


Comments by Grand Master.


52


Report on 124


CLARK, CHARLES C., P.G.M., Presents Father's Masonic Apron to Grand Lodge 133


CLAUDY, CARL H., Executive Secretary of Masonic


Service Association, Sends Greetings 24


CLIPPING BUREAU


70


CLOSING CEREMONY 233


CODE


Amendments to 189


Committee on Revision, Report. 90


COMMITTEES


Distribution 25


List of, 1948-49 22


List of, 1949-50 231


Pay Roll


216


Reports (See Reports)


COMMUNICATIONS, Special Grand Lodge


Constituting Philbrook Lodge 39,62


Dedications 41


Funerals


39


Instituting Daylight Lodge 40


COMPARATIVE


Cost Per Sanitarium Patient. 149


Recapitulation 125


CONFERENCES


Lodge Secretaries'


53, 62,88


Washington 28, 61


CONTENTS, Table of 7


CONTRIBUTORS TO GRAND LODGE BULLETIN 66


COST PER PATIENT AT MASONIC SANITARIUM


149


COURTESY WORK 60,87


COX, C. DALE, Grand Treasurer


Biography 326


Portrait


326


CREDENTIALS (See Reports)


15, 151, 202


CUSTODIANS (See Board of Custodians) 156


5


Index


D


DAVIS, PERRY, Hospital Visitor, Addresses Grand Lodge 84


DAYLIGHT LODGE, U. D. Charter Granted


133


Dispensation for 28


Instituted


40, 61, 131


DAYTON LODGE HALL DEDICATED 41, 62


DEATHS


District Lecturers 185


List of 244


Masonic Sanitarium Patients 123


Past Grand Officers


27, 59, 86, 94, 267


Sister Grand Jurisdictions


59, 265


DECISIONS 37, 89


DEDICATION OF LODGE HALLS


41,62


DEFIANCE LODGE HALL DESTROYED BY FIRE


62


DEGREES, Petitions for 126


DELINQUENT


Dues and Fees.


128, 146


List of Counties 157


Returns


43, 124


DELZELL, EARL B., Grand Secretary


Biography of J. Guy Swartslander, Grand Master 3


Portrait 14


Presented as Grand Commander, Knights Templar of Iowa 16


DEPOSITORIES 137


DISPENSATIONS


32


To Form New Lodge 28, 61


DISTINGUISHED VISITORS


Address Grand Lodge 235


Presented 15


Report on 200


DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE 25


6


Index


DISTRICT LECTURERS


Certificates Granted 182


Circular 157


List of 158, 182


Memorial to 185


Pay Roll


215


DISTRICT RALLIES 102


DISTRICT SCHOOLS 177, 179


DIVISION AND REFERENCE (See Reports) 85


DOANE, GEORGE WASHINGTON, Poem. 92


DOWNS, HARRY, Senior Grand Warden Biography 322


Portrait


322


DUES AND FEES


Accountants' Report 146


Advance Payments 147


Charged in Iowa Lodges 127


Delinquent


128, 146


Recapitulations


125, 308


DUSENBERY, EARL E., General Grand High Priest,


General Grand Chapter, R.A.M.


Addressed Grand Lodge.


240


Presented


16


E


EDUCATIONAL FUND 155


ELECTION GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 151


EMERGENCY FUND, Grand Master's 81


ENDOWMENT FUND, Masonic Sanitarium 120


Securities 121


ENGLISH GRAND BODIES, Grand Secretaries of 313


ESTATES 136


EWING, MORRIS E., P.G.M., Missouri, Presented. 16


F


FEES (See Dues and Fees)


FELLOWSHIP MEETINGS 35, 102


Index 7


FIELD WORK, Grand Charity Fund


111, 114, 116


FIFTY-YEAR CERTIFICATES 60, 87


FILES, EDWARD H., Worshipful Master, Crescent Lodge, Introduced 13


FINANCE (See Reports) 142, 214, 225


FIRE DAMAGES LODGE HALLS 62


FLAG


Flown Over United States Capitol Presented to Grand Lodge. 18


Illustration


14


FLOWERS PRESENTED BY ORDER OF EASTERN STAR


11


FOREIGN GRAND BODIES, Grand Secretaries of 313


FOREWORD, Fraternal Review Appendix C


FRATERNAL DEAD


27, 59, 91, 123, 185, 243, 265, 267


FRATERNAL REVIEW


Comments by Grand Master 37


Reports


Oral


98


Printed


327


FUNDS (See Reports)


FUNERALS, Grand Lodge


39


G


GARTON, GEORGE L., P.S.G.W., Died


28, 60, 95, 267


GAVEL PRESENTED TO DON CARPENTER, GRAND MASTER 230


GENERAL GRAND BODIES


Following Index


GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL


29


GRAND CHAPTER, O.E.S., GREETINGS 11


GRAND CHARITY FUND (See Reports)


110


GRAND LIBRARIAN'S REPORT 68


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GRAND LODGE


Appraisal of Property 136


Building Fund


137, 191


Bulletin 66, 88


Communication


Attendance 202


Called Off


83, 105, 150, 199, 233


Called On


15, 84, 106, 151,200


Cost of


214


Lodges Represented at.


202


Pay Roll 215


Special


39


Dues (See Dues and Fees)


Funerals


39


Library


68, 196


Officers


Biographies 3, 318


Bonds


138, 150


Death


27, 41, 60, 93, 268


Elected


151


Installed


227


List


20, 227


Pay Roll


216


Permanent Members


20


Recognition (See Reports)


106


School


187


Securities


137


1


Trustees (See Reports)


135


GRAND MASTER


Appointments


17, 25, 34, 85, 231


Biographies 3,318


Decisions


37


Dispensations 28, 32


81


Fellowship Meetings


35, 102


Honored by Mother Lodge


29


Portraits


2, 14, 318


Presented Past Grand Master's Jewel


228


Recommendations


53


Report


26


Report on 85


Visitations


30, 35, 44


GRAND MASTERS


Conference of 28


List of, in United States. 310


Emergency Fund


Index 9


GRAND SECRETARIES, List of Foreign 313


United States 312


GRAND SECRETARY (See Reports) 59


GRAND TREASURER (See Reports) 78


GRAYSON, J. ELLITT, Grand Master, Grand Council, R. & S. M. of Iowa, Presented 16


GREETINGS FROM DISTINGUISHED VISITORS


235


GREGORY, GEORGE, P.G.T., Died


28, 59, 96,268


GRIEVANCES, APPEALS AND (See Reports)


134


GROUP SCHOOLS 182


H


HALLS


41, 62


Dedication of


Erection Approved


137


Fire Damages


62


HAYCOCK, MRS. GLADYS, Grand Secretary, O.E.S.,


Brought Greetings


11


HAYES, CHARLES B., P.S.G.W.


Appointed to Iowa Committee on Masonic Education


34


Presents Past Junior Grand Warden's Jewel


229


HEATING CONTRACT RENEWED


136


HICKENLOOPER, B. B., United States Senator from Iowa,


Gives Flag to Grand Lodge 18


HODGIN PROPERTY 135


HOSPITALS, STATE (See Reports) 139


HUNT, C. C., Grand Secretary Emeritus, Died.


27, 39, 59, 94, 267


Tribute to


269


HUTCHINSON SIGNET RING.


56,87


I


IDDINGS, FOSTER G., Junior Grand Warden


Biography 324


Portrait


324


ILLUSTRATIONS, List of 8


10


Index


IN MEMORIAM


242, 243, 265, 267


INCORPORATION OF LODGES 62


INSTALLATION 227


INSTRUCTION (See Schools)


174, 184


INSTRUCTORS, MASONIC


INSURANCE


135, 150


INTRODUCTIONS


Brien, David (Ireland)


109


Masters of Cedar Rapids Lodges. 13


INVOCATIONS


9, 15, 84, 106, 151,200


IOWA COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION


(See Reports)


99


IOWA GRAND BODIES, Officers of


Following Index


J


JACOBSON, CARL C., P.G.T., Died


27, 59, 95,268


JEWELS PRESENTED TO PAST GRAND OFFICERS.


228


JORY, CLIFFORD D., P.G.M. Message of Regret Sent to. 24


Re-elected to Board of Directors of George Washington


Masonic National Memorial Association 29


JURISPRUDENCE, MASONIC (See Reports)


89, 189


K


KOCH, WILLIAM, Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Iowa Addressed Grand Lodge 239


Presented 16


KRUMBOLTZ, DWIGHT, Assistant City Attorney,


Gives Address of Welcome 9


L


LABOR


Called from 83, 105, 150, 199, 233


Called to 15, 84, 106, 151, 200


LIBRARY (See Reports) 68, 196 Building Plans 138


11


Index


LOCKHART, SAM, Custodian, Services Recognized. 138


LODGES


Accountants' Report


145, 146


Arranged by


Numbers


278


Towns 274


Committee on, Chartered and Under Dispensation,


Reports of 124, 130


Constituted


39, 62


Delinquent


Dues


128, 146


Returns


43, 124


Dispensations to Form


28,61


Dues


Charged 127


Delinquent


128, 146


Recapitulations


125, 308


Fees


Charged


127


Delinquent


128, 146


Halls


Damaged by Fire 62


Dedicated


41, 62


Erection Approved 137


Incorporation of


62


Instituted


40, 61


Largest Six


127


Masters of


278


Meetings


Nights 274


Number


126


Membership


124, 279


Oldest Members in State


127


Represented at Grand Lodge.


202


Secretaries' Conferences


53, 62, 88


Secretaries of


278


Smallest Six


127


Statistics


279


Visited


44


LOFTON, E. S., Grand King, Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of Iowa,


Representative of the Grand High Priest, Presented. 16


LOW, JAMES, P.G.T., Died. 28, 40, 59, 95,268


12


Index


M


MASONIC


Charitable Educational Corporation (See Reports) 152


Code Revision (See Reports) 90


Home in Iowa Suggested. 42


Instructors


174, 184


Jurisprudence (See Reports)


89, 189


Library (See Reports) 68, 196


Exhibits


71


Sanitarium (See Reports)


116


Illustration 110


Service Association Visitor at Veterans' Hospital Addressed Grand Lodge


84


MASONS, Ten Oldest 127


MASTERS OF IOWA LODGES 278


MEDICAL STAFF AT MASONIC SANITARIUM 116


MEETING NIGHTS OF LODGES 274


MELVIN, Upright Lodge Surrenders Charter 67,130


MEMBERSHIP


Canada 316


Lodge 279


Recapitulations 125, 308


United States 315


MEMORIAM


District Lecturers 185


Masonic Sanitarium Patients 123


Past Grand Officers 27, 59, 86, 94, 267


Sister Grand Jurisdictions. 59, 265


MESSAGES 24


MILEAGE AND PER DIEM (See Reports) 214


MINUTES


First Day 106


Second Day


200


Third Day 233


MNEMONICS 177


MOORE, ERNEST R., P.G.M.


Commended as Fraternal Reviewer. 37


Portrait


App. C-2


Index 13


MOORE, RAY T., Presided at Public Exercises. 9


MOTION PICTURES 103


MUSIC 9


N


NEW LIBRARY BUILDING


Need of 198


Resolution Regarding 138


NOLTE, FRED H., P.G.M., Presents Past Grand Treasurer's Jewel 230


0


OFFICERS, GRAND


Biographies 3, 318


Bonds


138, 150


Death


27, 41, 60, 93, 268


Elected


151


General Grand Bodies Following Index


Grand Lodge of Iowa 20, 227, Following Index


Installed


227


Iowa Grand Bodies


Following Index


Pay Roll


216


OGLEVIE, FRANK, Senior Grand Warden, Died. 27, 41, 60, 93,268 OLDEST MASONS OF RECORD IN IOWA 127


P


PAST GRAND OFFICERS


Deaths of. 27, 59, 86, 94, 267


Jewels Presented


228


List of 20


PAST MASTERS' CERTIFICATES. 61, 88


PATTON, BEN, Deputy Grand Master, Illinois


Addressed Grand Lodge


239


Presented 16


PAY ROLL


Committees 216


Custodians of the Work 215


District Lecturers 215


Grand Lodge Officers 216


Past Grand Masters 216


Representatives of Lodges 218


Trustees 216


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Index


PERMANENT


Fund, Grand Charity, Securities 113


Members of Grand Lodge 20


PERRY, LLOYD K., Appointed Chairman of Committee on Visitors 35


PETITIONS FOR DEGREES 126


PHILBRICK, FLOYD, P.S.G.W.


Makes Presentation to Grand Lodge of Flag Flown Over United States Capitol and donated by Brother B. B. Hickenlooper, United States Senator


18


Portrait


14


PHILBROOK LODGE CONSTITUTED


39,62


PLACE OF MEETING 196


POEMS


"Sailing Away" 265


"To a Waterfowl," William Cullen Bryant. 243


"Waiting by the Gate," William Cullen Bryant. 96


POPULATION OF SANITARIUM 116, 149


PROCEEDINGS ISSUED, Volumes of .. 6


PROCLAMATION 228


PUBLIC EXERCISES 9


R


RARE BOOKS


71


READER, HAROLD L., Grand Secretary, Missouri


Addressed Grand Lodge 237


Presented 16


RECAPITULATION


Annual Returns 308


Comparative 125


Funds 82


RECOGNITION, GRAND LODGE (See Reports) 106


RECOMMENDATIONS OF GRAND MASTER 53


REGIONAL SCHOOLS


36, 176, 178


RELIEF WORK, Grand Charity Fund.




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