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The material additions made to this modest nucleus by the bishop, faithful clergy, laity and devout women during his incumbency comprise :
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a beautiful stone church in Santa Fé ; two lots and a handsome stone church in Albuquerque ; building sites and a substantial and well appointed adobe church and comfortable rectory at Tombstone; in Las Vegas, first the rec- tory, then the new St. Paul's church, and an additional four lots purchased by the bishop from special funds in his control ; a block of ground in Silver City and an attractive brick rectory.
The bishop helped to secure the lots for the church in Phoenix, con- tributing two hundred dollars for their purchase and one thousand dollars toward the building erected by Dr. Pearson and the congregation after his demise, one of the bishop's clergy, the Rev. J. A. M. La Tourrette, laying the cornerstone. Three lots were also procured in Socorro; in Tucson, two lots, and lots in Cerrillos, Springer and Raton, with funds in the ladies' guilds and the final cash balance turned over to the provisional bishop ad interim by the bishop's executors.
This development of church interests in material things during his epis- copate would not seem notable in the casual observation of one accustomed to the more favored conditions of an eastern diocese, but it represents more than a tenfold increase in the value of church holdings in the jurisdiction, accomplished amid difficulties that would have paralyzed effort in one of less strength of character and consecration to the work.
The influence for good that everywhere radiated from the genial per- sonality and cheerful pietv of the good bishop can only be measured by the recording angel and will linger a delightful memory with all who knew him.
After Bishop Dunlop's return, ill, from the east, whither he had gone for the purpose of raising funds, he proceeded to Deming. Upon his ar- rival, Judge and Mrs. Warren Bristol, seeing that he was altogether too ill to travel, prevailed upon him to return home. After a brief rest he again set out for a short visitation to southern New Mexico, making his last visit at Mesilla, and going on to Silver City, where he was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Bailey, who realized that his life's work was drawing to a close. He knew his condition, wrote Mrs. Bailey, and said he hoped not to be called until he had finished the work planned, but knew that the end might come at any moment. From Silver City he went to Fort Bayard, General and Mrs. Carr sending him to and from in their close carriage.
Returning to Las Vegas, his residence, which was at the time without a clergyman, throughout weeks of failing strength he held services in the chapel, sitting when unable to stand. The last service with holy communion was on Sunday, March 4. 1888; all present noted the change. His subject was Prayer. In tender pleading, at times only just audible, he urged its importance and efficacy. Many were in tears. It was a service never to be forgotten. The following Thursday, by advice of his physicians, he was taken to Las Cruces in the hope that the lower altitude would afford some relief. After taking leave of his family, he said: "I have looked for the last time on home and children." The next Sunday found him entering the valley of the' shadows. About ten o'clock he said to his wife: "It is hard to be idle on Sunday." Again, when she was bathing his hands, he said : "Clean hands and a pure heart." At another time, quoting St. Paul: "This one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the -- " The lucid moment passed. After hours of unconsciousness the heart suddenly ceased and he passed to his reward. He died at the
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home of his kind friends, Dr. and Mrs. Lyon; he was also attended by his young friend, Henry D. Bowman. These tributes to the character and work of the bishop are appropriate here.
The following expressions show the power of the bishop's character in winning love and esteem: Bishop Williams, then residing over the house of bishops, wrote : "I have no words to express the deep sorrow with which I heard of Bishop Dunlop's death. It was a dreadful shock. I need not say that I loved him. Everybody that knew him did; but to me he was very dear, and I felt that I had the privilege of counting him among my nearest friends." The Very Rev. H. Martyn Hart, D. D .: "I have often thought of Bishop Dunlop in his most trying position. This was the real cause of his death. His was a cruel fate-an enormous work, without means to do it." Rev. Dr. William A. Snively: "Bishop Dunlop's char- acter was the product of the peculiar graces and endowments with which nature had furnished him, cultivated by the university system to their fullest power, and put into actual practice in the energetic life of his adopted country. His native wit rippled and sparkled in his conversation, uncon- sciously to himself, and often expressed itself in appropriate classic phrase, but underneath there was a devoutness of spirit and a consecration to his work which could not be concealed." Mrs. Earie wrote from Tempe : "All our work in Arizona is associated with Bishop Dunlop's encouragment and care. The prayer books and hymnals he sent us were first used on the Sunday after his death."
The clergy who labored under his direction and enjoyed ample oppor- tunities to measure his great worth felt his loss keenly. Mr. Bagnall wrote as follows: "I was much with the bishop in his long visits to Arizona. I loved and honored him for his devotion to the Master's work, his influ- ence over men, kindness to his clergy, his sympathy, his wisdom and breadth, and the wonderful attractiveness of his conversation. I feel rich for my love of such a man." Rev. Henry Forrester said: "I feel I have been de- prived of one of my very best friends, and it makes a void hard to fill." Rev. A. T. Sharp: "I esteemed and loved Bishop Dunlop for fifteen years (in Missouri and New Mexico). He was ever a faithful priest and bishop, laboring heart and soul for the best interests of the church." Rev. Mr. Githens : "The bishop was one of the best and noblest men it was ever my privilege to know. One of my best and dearest friends." Rev. Mr. Watt : "I feel completely crushed. He was like a father to me. Mv one comfort is, he did his work wisely and well and God has called him home." Rev. Mr. Sheppard : "When tidings reached me that my dear bishop had fallen asleep, my heart was sorely grieved. I have spoken many times of his kindness to me during my stay in New Mexico. The memory of his part- ing blessing has cheered me in hours of dark discouragement." Rev. Mr. Haskins: "I greatly regret that lest I should become useless, I had to run away from the field ; Bishop Dunlop died at his post. That is best."
Judge Warren Bristol wrote: "His Christian virtues and sacred teach- ings, his manly character and social amenities, were of the highest order. His death leaves in our hearts a bereavement too profound to be expressed in words. My personal feeling is that the loss is irreparable. Dr. Pearson, of Phoenix, closed his memorial sermon in these words: "Bishop Dunlop was so ripe in scholarship, rich in experience, consecrated in his work, lov- ing and beloved, one would fain have had him abide with us, but his de-
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parture adds to the attractions of the future. In the name of all who esteemed and loved him, of all whose hearts were refreshed by his gentle, cheery words, of the many who were strengthend by his shining example of steadfast loyalty to truth and God, in the name of this little flock, upon some of whom he had laid the hands of holy confirmation and to whom he had given the cup of salvation, and in the name of all who love the appear- ing of our Lord Jesus Christ, with all his saints, we would place a wreath of immortelles upon the tomb of Bishop George Kelly Dunlop." Bishop. Vail: "He was a man of rare worth, identifying himself fully with his people, carrying their interest continually in his heart and willing to spend and be spent in their service. And now the Lord has called him, 'Come up higher.' May we all follow him even as he followed Christ."
Right Rev. John Mills Kendrick, bishop of the missionary jurisdic- tion of New Mexico and Arizona (Episcopal), was born at Gambier, Ohio, May 14, 1836. Educated at Marietta College, Ohio, and at the Divinity school at Gambier, Ohio, he was ordained deacon May 31, 1864, and priest June 28, 1865, at Rosse chapel, Gambier, by Bishop McIlvaine. After spending his diaconate at Put-in-Bay Island, Lake Erie, Ohio, he went to Kansas and spent two years at St. Andrew's, Fort Scott, and six years at the Church of St. Paul, Leavenworth. Returning to Ohio he had the Church of the Good Shepherd, Columbus, served for five years as superintendent of city missions, Cincinnati, Ohio, and was general mis- sionarv for the diocese of Southern Ohio for five years. He was conse- crated bishop for New Mexico and Arizona, January 18, 1889, as Bishop Dunlop's successor. Bishop Kendrick resided for five years at Albuquer- que, New Mexico, and since then at Phoenix, Arizona.
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THE LEADING FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS.
FREE MASONRY.
Free Masonry came to New Mexico with the American occupation. On August 18, 1846, General Kearny took possession of the city of Santa Fe, and in a little more than a year thereafter Free Masonry planted its banner of Friendship, Morality and Brotherly Love in the City of the Holy Faith. On October 18, 1847, Hardin Lodge No. 87, a military traveling lodge with the First Regiment of Illinois Volunteers, was instituted at Santa Fe by Colonel John Ralls, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The lodge started with a membership of forty, mostly army officers, and worked at Santa Fé during the years 1847, 1848, 1849 and 1850, and was succeeded by Montezuma Lodge No. 109, to which a char- ter was granted by the Grand Lodge of Missouri May 8, 1851.
For several years these were the only lodges in all the vast terri- tory now contained in Western Kansas, Western Nebraska, the two Dakotas, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Oregon, Washington, New Mexico, Idaho, Western Texas, California, Arizona, the Indian Territory and Oklahoma.
Chapman Lodge at Las Vegas has the honor of being the next oldest. It was instituted under charter granted by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, June 2, 1862, and is now No. 2 on the New Mexico registry.
From 1865 to 1875 there existed in the Territory the following lodges under charters from the Grand Lodge of Missouri: Aztec Lodge No. 108 at Las Cruces ; Silver City Lodge ; Union Lodge at Fort Union; Bent Lodge No. 205, at Taos; Kit Carson Lodge No. 346, Elizabethtown, and Cimarron Lodge No. 348, at Cimarron.
On August 8. 1877, a Masonic convention, consisting of the masters and wardens of Montezuma, Chapman, Aztec, and Union Lodges, was called to order by the then governor, S. B. Axtell, and the Grand Lodge of New Mexico was formally organized at Santa Fe by the election of grand officers and the adoption of a constitution and by-laws. The first grand officers were: W. W. Griffin, Grand Master; W. L. Rynerson, Deputy Grand Master; S. B. Newcomb, Grand Senior Warden; G. W. Stebbins, Grand Junior Warden; Will Spiegelberg, Grand Treasurer; and David J. Miller. Grand Secretary. The membership of the four lodges numbered 165 Master Masons. The Silver City Lodge declined to join the organization.
The grand lodges throughout the globe then recognized the new grand lodge promptly, except Missouri, which stood for a time by Silver City Lodge, but the right and justice and Masonic equity being with New Mexico, Missouri finally accorded full recognition and the Silver City Lodge acknowledged the Grand Lodge of New Mexico as its lawful
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superior and the supreme Masonic authority in New Mexico. Since then peace and harmony have prevailed in the jurisdiction, and the growth of the Grand Lodge, while it has not been rapid, has been steady and sure, and the craft is in a very prosperous condition.
The first chapter of Royal Arch Masons was organized in Santa Fe, January 31, 1886, under warrant from the General Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the United States.
The first commandery of Knights Templar was organized in Santa Fé, September 11, 1869, under warrant from the General Grand Encamp- ment of the United States.
The first Council of Royal and Select Masters was organized at Deming.
Montezuma Lodge No. 1, A. F. & A. M., Santa Fé, chartered May 8, 1851, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri as Montezuma Lodge No. 109; united with the Grand Lodge of New Mexico until its present designation October 20, 1877. The masters and wardens have been as follows: Mas- ters-Arthur Boyle, Thomas B. Catron, Thomas J. Curran, Charles F. Easley, Max. Frost, William S. Harroun, George W. Knaebel, Abram F. Spiegelberg. Sigmund Wedeles, Addison Walker, Salamon Spitz, Clin- ton J. Crandall. Wardens-Samuel G. Cartwright, Marcus Eldodt, Fred- erick Muller, Arthur Seligman, Ralph E. Twitchell, Robert D. Holt, Henry F. Stephens.
Among the members of Montezuma lodge in the early days of its career were many men whose names are well known in the history of New Mexico. It is to be regretted that many of the earlier records of this lodge have been lost or destroyed by fire. A copy of the by-laws of the laws for 1864, while it was still known as No. 109, working under the Mis- souri dispensation, contains a tabular historical memorandum showing the membership from date of organization to 1864. Among those who were members of the lodge in 1851 were Jesus Gil Abreu, a charter member, who affiliated from Hardin Military Traveling U. D. lodge of Santa Fé August 22, 1851. No other name appears in the 1864 list as that of a charter mem- ber. The others who affiliated in 1851 were Merrill Ashhurst, from Mont- gomery Lodge No. 11, Alabama, expelled February 7, 1857 ; Robert T. Brent, from Hardin Lodge U. D .; James Conklin, from Hardin Lodge; Francis A. Cunningham, from Bolivar Lodge No. 82. Eaton, Ohio; Joseph D. Ellis, expelled June 3. 1854; S. C. Florence ; L. P. Graham ; Reuben Frank Green, from Platte Lodge No. 56. Platte City, Mo .; Thomas E. Massie; William McGrorty, from Morrison Lodge No. 103, Kentucky; Henry O'Neill; John S. Patton ; Benjamin F. Read, expelled August 29, 1857; Solomon Jacob Spiegelberg: Murray F. Tuley; Pinckney R. Tulley; J. N. Ward, from Columbia Lodge No. 8: John E. Weber. Those initiated in that year were Charles H. Clark, Lafayette Head, E. G. Nicholson, Charles S. Rumley, Hugh N. Smith, and Ennis J. Vaughn. The 1864 list contains the names of the following additional members: Thomas S. Akerman, Jacob Am- berg, Allen L. Anderson, N. B. Appel, Elisha J. Bailey, Alexander Barclay, Edmund J. Barry, Louis Bartels, Israel F. Battaile, George T. Beall, Joseph McC. Bell, William Hemp Bell, Kirby Benedict, Edward H. Bergman, Juan S. Bernadet, Joseph Beuthner, Solomon Beuthner, Thomas Biggs, George A. H. Blake, George E. Blake, Charles Blumner, Stephen Boice. Thomas F. Bowler, Charles Bowmer, Horace Brooks, William Henry Brooks, Martin
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Luther Byers, James Henry Carleton, Christopher Carson, John Charles, Charles H. Clark, Milton Cogswell, Joseph W. Corkins, J. C. Craddock, Charles A. Curtis, Benjamin C. Cutler, William T. Dalton, John W. Davidson, Wendel Debuts, Cyrus H. De Forrest, Ezra N. De Pew, Horace L. Dickinson, Edward Doyle, Alexander Duvall, Harvey E. Easterday, Albert Elsberg, Gustave Elsberg, George H. Estes, Louis Othon Faringhy, John M. Fran- cisco, Julius Freudenthal, James M. Giddings, George Gold, James Graham, John Greiner, William W. Griffin, Seth R. Hammer, Edwin Harrison, Lewis Hax, Isador Hochstadler, Samuel K. Hodges, Joab Houghton, San- tiago L. Hubbell, Sydney A. Hubbell, Augustine M. Hunt, James M. Hunt, B. J. D. Irwin, Jules Jeanneret, Henry C. Johnson, Robert John- son, Peter Joseph, F. E. Kavanaugh, John M. Kingsbury, Charles W. Kitchen, Peter Knapp, David R. Knox, George Krager, Jacob Krummeck, Benjamin J. Latz, Joseph A. LaRue, Pierre H. L. Blanc, William T. Magruder, Joseph G. Marsh, Christopher H. McNally, James M. Mc- Nulty, J. S. Mercer, Charles Meinhold, Henry Mercure, David J. Miller, Charles Newbold. William H. Osterton, Miguel Antonio Otero, Eugene Papin, Charles G. Parker, Albert Henry Pfeiffer, Palmer J. Pillans, Thomas Pollock, Charles Porter, F. W. Posthoff, James H. Quinn, Horace Randal, Alexander W. Reynolds, B. H. Robertson, Leonard J. Rose, Thomas Row- land, William B. Russell, James E. Sabine, Fred Z. Solomon, Peter Saxel, Thomas F. Smith, Charles L. Spencer, Elias Spiegelberg, Levi Spiegel- berg, Zadok Staab, Michael Steck, William A. Street, Ceran St. Vrain, Moses Swabacher, Richard L. Tidrick, Frederick Tolhurst, Thomas Sher- idan Tucker, John R. Tulles, J. C. Walker, William V. B. Wardwell, John L. Waters. James J. Webb, Charles Emil Wesche, Charles E. Whil- den, Alexander P. Wilbar, John D. Wilkins, Newton Williams and Henry Winslow.
Chapinan Lodge No. 2, Las Vegas, was chartered June 2, 1866, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, as Chapman Lodge No. 95; united with the Grand Lodge of New Mexico October 20, 1877. There is no record of the time that a dispensation was granted for Chapman Lodge at Las Vegas, but in the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in 1863, we find that it held a communication May 29, 1862, and as there appeared some irregularities in the work done, a charter was not granted at that session. At the session in 1864, other irregularities appearing in the work of Chapman Lodge, U. D .. the Grand Secretary was instructed to strike the name of Chapman Lodge, U. D., from the rolls of their Grand Lodge. On May 25, 1865. it was ordered that the dispensation to Chap- man Lodge, U. D., at Fort Union be returned to the District Deputy Grand Master for that district with instructions to set the craft at work as soon as master and wardens were qualified to discharge their several duties. The masters and wardens of Chapman Lodge have been : Masters-Louis
Sulzbacher, Charles W. Danver, Charles H. Sporleder, James S. Duncan, Robert L. M. Ross, George W. Ward, John Hill, Alfred B. Smith, Lucien Rosenwald, Oscar L. Gregory, John McMullen, Marine R. Williams. Wardens- Louis Sulzbacher, Charles W. Danver, Charles H. Sporleder, James S. Duncan, Robert L. M. Ross, John McMullen, George W. Ward, John Hill, Alfred B. Smith, Lucien Rosenwald, Oscar L. Gregory, Al- phens A. Keen, Emanuel Rosenwald, William T. Treverton, Lou D. Webb, Andrews A. Jones, Charles Ilfeld, Thomas W. Garrard, Marine R. Will-
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iams, Harry M. Smith, Daniel Stern, Simon Bacharach, William J. Lucas, B. Frank McGuire, Cyrus D. Boucher.
The Masonic Temple in Las Vegas, dedicated June 24, 1895, built by Masons, and the Montezuma Club, cost over $30,000. It is one of the finest homes of Masonry in the southwest.
Aztec Lodge No. 3. Las Cruces, was chartered October 19, 1867, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri as Aztec Lodge No. 108; united with the Grand Lodge of New Mexico October 20, 1877. The masters and wardens have been: Masters-Philip H. Curran, Elias E. Day, Louis Hostetter, Herbert B. Holt, Martin Lohman, Benjamin P. Nicholson, Charles Mills, John D. Tinsley, George W. Frenger, Elias E. Day. War- dens-Philip H. Curran, Elias E. Day, Raleigh F. Hare, Herbert B. Holt, Louis Hostetter, Lawrence Lapoint, Martin Lohman, Oscar Lohman, Benja- min P. Nicholson, Vincent B. May, Charles Mills, Henry Stoes, George W. Frenger, John Engler, John D. Tinsley. The first officers were: Joab Houghton, W. M .; P. R. Tully. S. W .; W. McCormick, J. W .; John Lemon, Treasurer; R. H. Blake, Secretary; R. H. Franklin, S. D .; George E. Blake, J. D .; James Conklin, Tyler.
Bent Lodge No. 204, Fernando de Taos, was chartered June 1, 1860, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and surrendered its charter in 1865.
Rocky Mount Lodge No. 205, Camp Floyd, was chartered June I, 1860, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and surrendered its charter in I862.
Kit Carson Lodge No. 326, Elizabethtown, was chartered October 12, 1860, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and was arrested by the Grand Master of Missouri in 1878. With the decline of the camp the lodge was- moved to Cimarron.
Silver City Lodge No. 8, Silver City, was chartered as Silver City Lodge No. 465, on October 17, 1873, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, but did not unite with the Grand Lodge of New Mexico until March II, 1882, when it received its present number. Its masters and wardens have been : Masters-Hvman Abraham, Cornelius Bennett, Robert Black, Eugene Cosgrove, Elisha J. Franz, Arthur H. Harllee, Carl Hagen, John J. Kelly, W. C. Porterfield, Alvan N. White, Edgar M. Young. Colin Neblet, W. B. Walton. Wardens-Hyman Abraham, Cornelius Bennett, Robert Black, Eugene Cosgrove, M. V. Cox, E. J. Franz, H. S. Gillett, Arthur S. Goodell, Arthur H. Harllee, Carl Hagen, F. E. Milsted, Richard V. Newsham, J. J. Kelly, Colin Neblet, W. C. Porterfield, Max Schultz, William Swancoat, Alvan N. White, W. B. Walton, Reginald Platt, W. F. Lorenz, Robert M. Turner.
Union Lodge No. 4. Watrous, was chartered as Union Lodge No. 480 at La Junta, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, October 15, 1874; removed to Fort Union ; thence to Watrous; united with the Grand Lodge of New Mexico October 20, 1877. Its masters and wardens have been: Masters-Charles Bowmer, Otto Lange, James A. Rolls, Charles Q. Tipton, Simon Vorenberg, James A. Winans, Otto Lange. Wardens-Charles Bow- mer, I. F. Carpenter, H. C. Hallet, Otto Lange, William Morgan, S. E. Rucker, James A. Rolls, Charles Q. Tipton, Simon Vorenberg, W. H. Wil- cox, Alvin J. Thuli.
Cimarron Lodge No. 348, Cimarron, was chartered October 14, 1875, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, but surrendered its charter in 1879.
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The remaining lodges in the Territory were chartered by the Grand Lodge of New Mexico. They are as follows :
Temple Lodge No. 6, Albuquerque, was chartered January 18, 1881. Its chief officers have been : Masters-William B. Childers, A. McKay Whitcomb, Joseph H. Kuhns, Elias S. Stover, Frederick Herbert Kent, Edward Medler, Arthur J. Maloy, James H. Wroth, Bernhard Myer, Frank McKee, Arthur E. Walker, Lewis H. Chamberlain, Charles F. Myers, Robert Abraham, Edward L. Medler, A. B. McMillen, William P. Fox, Clifton O. Young. Past Masters from Other Jurisdictions- George H. Browne, William J. Cardwell, W. D. Clayton. Wardens-John L. Andrews, Lewis Lesser, Ferd Lowenthal, Samuel Neustadt, E. C. Hall, William P. Fox, Clifton O. Young, Arthur Everitt. Past Wardens from Other Jurisdictions-George H. Browne, William J. Cardwell, William D. Clayton, John C. Ferger.
Socorro Lodge No. 9, Socorro, was chartered December 21, 1882. Masters-Cony T. Brown, George E. Cook, William Driscoll, Harry M. Dougherty, Charles G. Duncan, Emmet A. Drake, James G. Fitch, Rob- ert C. Stuart, William H. Seamon, James P. Chase. Wardens-Cony T. Brown, James P. Chase, George E. Cook, William Driscoll, Emmet A Drake, Harry M. Dougherty, Charles G. Duncan, Adam Ewing, James G. Fitch, Robert C. Stewart, William H. Seamon, Frank G. Bartlett.
Nimbres Lodge No. 10, Nimbres, was chartered December 21, 1882. Masters-Beno Rosenfeld, Charles Dennis, Frank Daly, Alexander Mc- Gregor, John V. Mitchell, N. J. Hicks. Wardens-John G. Bragaw, Victor Culberson, Nathaniel Hicks, W. Z. Redding, George V. Yates, A. E. Dawson.
Gate City Lodge No. II, Raton, was chartered December 13, 1883. Masters-Albert S. Stevens, Benjamin F. Caldwell, James J. Schuler, Chester D. Stevens, Fred Rohr, Frank Henning, Christopher N. Black- well, Rollin H. Ayers, Alfred C. Price, Charles H. Colgrove. Wardens- Henry C. Griegoldt, Fred C. Nash, James W. Thomas, Francis S. Knox, George E. Lyon, Walter L. Johnson, William J. Linwood, Albert G. Shaw, Thomas B. Hart, Charles L. Young, Joseph P. Brackett, Charles H. Col- grove, William M. Caldwell.
Deming Lodge No. 12, Deming, was chartered December 13, 1883. Masters-Newton A. Bolich, John Corbett, Homer H. Kidder, Andrew B. Laird, Joseph P. McGrorty, Lou H. Brown, Frank De Lannay. Wardens -Roland F. Goering, James A. Kinnear, Julius Rasch.
Hiram Lodge No. 13, San Marcial, was chartered November II, 1885. Masters-John K. Dehart, Frank J. Easley, H. Benem, Frank P. Wilson, L. A. Carr, Frank Johnson, J. A. Johnson, D. W. Hitchcock, J. P. Mc- Murray, Leo Loewenstein.
Animas Lodge No. 15, Farmington, was chartered January 21, 1888. Masters-David J. Craig, Almon E. Dustin, James E. McCarty, Charles C. Pinckney, Edward. S. Whitehead. Wardens-Cyrus W. Campbell, George L. Cooper, David J. Craig, Almon E. Dustin, Adelbert C. Hubbard, James E. McCarty, Charles R. McCoy, Michael C. Picken, Franklin M. Pierce, Charles C. Pinckney, John R. Pond, Edward S. Whitehead.
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