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ILLINOIS LIBRARY
FINAL REPORT
PROCEEDINGS
Cf.
roam
CITY OF CHICAGO,
ORGANIZED
TO DISTRIBUTE THE FUNDS AND OTHER AID SENT FROM ABROAD FOR THE RELIEF OF MASTER MASONS, AND THE WIDOWS AND CHILDREN OF DECEASED BRETHREN, WHO WERE RENDERED NEEDY BY THE GREAT CONFLAGRATION IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO, OCTOBER STH AND gTH,
A. D.
1871.
CH 1CAGO
1872.
ASSUAGED THE
MIS-
FORTUNE
AND
DISTRESS
OF THEIR BRETHREN, AS
BY THE
THIS RE-
977.31
'FINAL
REPORT
The recent great conflagration which laid waste and destroyed the fairest portion of the city of Chicago, included in its ravages the total destruction of a number of beautiful Halls,
together with the Charters, Records, Jewels, Paraphrenalia and other property, of eighteen Lodges, two Chapters, one Council, two Commanderies, and the four co-ordinate bodies of the A.
&
Lodge,
'
No.
"
"
141,
160,
"
182,
Wm.
B.
Warren
209,
271, (lost Hall,) 277,
Blaney Accordia
Ashlar
3o8,
Dearborn
Kilvvinning
Blair
Thos.
J.
Turner
409,
410, (lost Hall,)
437,
Mithra
Chicago
H. W. Bigelow Covenant
Lincoln Park
438,
526, (lost Hall,)
Keystone
639.
N
1
062398
2,
69,
"
And
Grand Master's
office.
Thus,
in a
and comfort,
to that of
TEMPORARY
ORGANIZATION
OF
RELIEF COMMITTEE.
On Thursday, October i2th, a few brethren convened at Masonic Temple, in the West Division, and organized as a committee, for the purpose of relieving those of the fraternity who were then suffering by reason of the fire. Such was the tumult and confusion consequent upon the appalling disaster, that it was a matter of great difficulty for friends to find, or communicate with each other. However, this little band of Brothers commenced the good work with, at
this time,
Upon
had
the
but scanty means to supply the wants of the needy. application to the Louisville Relief Committee, who already established a depot of supplies in the city, and to
others, in charge of provisions and clothing sent a generous world, they promptly responded, by placby ing at the disposal of our committee sufficient to meet the
Mayor and
hither
craft, everywhere, was at labor behalf of their distressed brethren, and but a few hours
was flashed through the from East, West, South, yea, and from the "North". wires, conveying the glad tidings that succor was at hand. The unexampled outpouring of Masonic charity which
elapsed before the
"
mystic current
"
ensued, was indeed commensurate with the awful necessity. Liberal donations were received from all quarters, by telegram, by letter, and by individual brethren each accompanied with
;
fraternal
love.
On
M. W. DeWitt C. Cregier, 271, Grand Master, President, R. W. H. F. Holcomb. 141, D. D. G. M., Vice President, R. E. Wiley M. Egan, 211, Grand Commander K. T., Treasurer, W. Geo. K. Hazlitt, 211, Recording Secretary,
Ed.
J. Hill,
AND MEMBERS.
W. W. W. W.
393,
city,
were
appointed a special committee, to ascertain the whereabouts, the condition and the wants of their respective members, and
report the
to the proper officers of the Board, that the be cared for. The officers and members of the needy might Board were also divided into committees, to whom were assigned This occupied nearly various duties incident to the occasion.
same
their
whole time.
it
All
the
Brethren
fire,
were more or
found
less sufferers
by the
own
affairs,
in
order to provide for themselves and families. work of relief was increasing, the help and
the
to
meet
October, changes and additions were made in both officers and members, and continued until the final adjournment, as follows
:
M. W. DeWitt C. Cregier, 271, President, R. W. H. F. Holcomb, 141, Vice President, R. E. W. M. Egan, 211, Treasurer,
Harry Duvall, 271, Recording
Ed.
J. Hill, 211,
Secretary,
Corresponding Secretary,
141. Superintendent.
James Morison,
MEMBERS.
W. T. T. Gurney, 211, W. D. J. Avery, 411, W. John Feldkamp, 557, W. E. Powell, M. D., 33, W. D. H. Kilmore, 209, W. A. M. Thomson, 311,
E. Ronayne, 639.
W. Geo. R. McClellan, W. C. J. Franks, 410, W. J. H. Miles, 211, W. John Sutton, 310, W. J. E. Church, 160, I. W. Congdon, 526,
141,
rooms were kept open daily from 9 A. M. (Sundays excepted). For some time the meetings of the Board were held twice each week subsequently but at which time matters connected with applications, and once; other business, was transacted. The work in hand required careful supervision, involving much time and labor. It was therefore deemed proper that the Secretary and Superintendent should give their undivided attention to the business of the Board, granting them such
this date the
From
to 5 P. M.,
also,
of, and issued the supand recorded the entire transacapplications, tions pertaining to the Board. These two officers were each paid one hundred dollars per month. Assistants, to visit and investigate the condition and necessities of applicants, and perform other services, were paid from two to three dollars per
The Recording
all
day.
The President, Recording Secretary and Superintendant, were constituted an Executive Committee, who held daily meetings,
to consider applications.
In nearly
all letters
acompanying the donations, the instrucwere explicit, and it may be these letters, coming, as they did, from so
:
many
who were sufferers by the fire of the eighth and ninth of October" Under these instructions, those who became the agents of the
donors, resolved that the funds should be disbursed fairly, justly, and to those designated by the givers; and that all applicants therefor be properly vouched for, not only as being
worthy, but as having suffered by the fire. That a few who were neither worthy nor qualified, received a small amount of aid, is true but these exceptions were not
;
on the part of those in charge, but from over-zealousness manifested by those who reccommended the
due
to carelessness
applicant.
Most of the applications were attended to immediately by In some cases, however, where the the Executive Committee.
request for aid seemed excessive, or where there was doubt as to, (so to speak,) the eligibility of the applicant, the matter was
referred to the full Board, for their action.
A number of applications were received from brethren for loans of a considerable amount of money, for the purpose of
establishing,
and
The aggregate of business, such as boarding houses, etc. amount of money asked for these purposes would reach about
Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars. Those charged with the disbursement of the fund, believed it was intended to relieve the immediate necessities of Masons and their families,
caused by the
fire they therefore felt obliged, in view of the instructions of the donors, and for other obvious general reasons, to decline granting such applications.
;
their vocations,
In most cases, where artizans required tools in order to ply and thereby provide for themselves and families,
Among a large number of such they were freely supplied. one required tools three only were refused, viz applications, another asked for tools to the amount of four hundred dollars
: ;
and machinery which would cost one thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.- The other application was from a brother engaged in the practice of law, who requested a law library and office furniture, estimated to cost a trifle over four hundred and Other cases might be cited, to show that refusals fifty dollars. to grant the aid asked for, were sometimes absolutely necessary, but to keep within the bounds of propriety, not to say justice
;
deemed
it
sufficient.
As
a matter of prudence,
to procure
what-
ever was required by applicants, instead of giving money, because we were then enabled to purchase in quantities, and avail ourselves of the liberal advantages offered by our merchants and
dealers
generally.
;
In some
cases
contracts were
made
for
supplies
this
proved
Where brethren
ment,
transportation was immediately secured, and a small amount of cash in addition was given for other expenses. During several months succeeding the fire, many brethren
reached Chicago from abroad, and upon their arrival found themselves in straightened circumstances in some cases with
;
families
dependent upon them. Our Lodges were utterly unable to respond to their call for aid, and as these brethren were in no way sufferers by the fire, the board felt a delicacy in using any of the fund in hand, for their relief. Nevertheless, the needy ones were Masons, and under ordinary circumstances they would have found succor. But this, at the time, was quite out It was therefore resolved by the Board, that of the question. all cases of this kind be referred to the Grand Master, who was empowered to render such assistance from the fund as he might deem proper. Pursuant to these instructions, a number of brethren from various jurisdictions have been assisted, and
we
est,
were
in
show.
a brother
We
was robbed
of his money. Arriving in Chicago, he found himself destitute, and making himself known, requested two second class tickets
to
Grand Master.
Through
John, of the C., R. I. & P. R. R. Co., the brother was furnished with letters which secured to him and his daughter the
privileges of first class fare over all the roads to their destinaThe brother reached his home in safety, and soon after tion.
sent a letter expressing his grateful acknowledgments for the favor and inclosing a check for the full amount advanced to
him.
The
as
courtesy of the Railroad Companies in this case, as well many others of similar character, render the Board sensible
of their obligations to the officers of the several Railroad panies represented in our city, for the liberal concessions
in matters of transportation,
Commade
and
for
which we desire
to express
For a time, subsequent to the fire, many brethren came to Chicago expecting to realize large wages for their services, and when they found they could secure but a trifle more than they
to receive, sorely disappointed and anxious to return to their homes, they found themselves without
means they accordingly applied to the Board for At this time we could procure work for them at fair
;
wages, and those who refused to avail themselves of a chance to work were allowed to depart in peace, as we did not feel at liberty, under the circumstances, to render them pecuniary aid.
Another class of applicants were Mason's relatives, mostly females, and not sufferers by the fire; but being in want, they were assisted, and the aid rendered is charged under the head
of
freely assisted,
in need were was gratefully received. Many families were provided for from the fund, during the entire winter and spring, or until they were enabled
"charity."
Indeed,
all
worthy applicants
and as a
to help themselves.
But very
little
as those attempting it were promptly thwarted in their designs and called to an account for their conduct.
On the ist of February a special report was issued, showing the transactions of the Board up to that date, and the same was
sent to every
It
was
also
pub-
This report lished in the daily press and Masonic Journals. stated that it was believed the amount of money already received
would be
sufficient to
meet
all
legitimate demands.
However,
The
special
be distributed, except to widows and children, and brethren who were sick. Applications were becoming greatly diminished, and soon
after
was determined to close all accounts. The duty of need was transferred to the several Lodges, and the expense necessary to carrying on the work of the Board was thus obviated. It was further the intention to award to
it
each Lodge a certain amount of the surplus funds in order that they might be able to meet the demands for assistance made
upon them.
On St. John's day, (June 24th,) the final meeting of the Board was held, and the President submitted the following
REPORT:
To
the Officers
:
BRETHREN
We
the final report upon matters which have engaged your attention for the past eight months.
The continued
call
to assist to
our
unfortunate brethren, has rendered several accounts, and now that the
difficult
close the
hardly say
it
report is ready, I need has been a task occupying more time than was
However the minute and systematic manner in anticipated. which the detail has been arranged, will, it is hoped, repay for
the time spent, and prove satisfactory to
all
concerned.
As
viz
:
President, I shall report what perhaps concerns you most, the total receipts and expenditures of cash, and the pro-
posed disposition of the surplus, leaving other interesting I may add, that details to be laid before you by our Secretary. the correctness of every transaction, whether it be of cash,
supplies, or whatsoever, is shown by proper vouchers and other reliable evidences, which will be published for the perusal of
all.
The cash, (exclusive of goods and other supplies,) received to date, from all sources, including premium
on gold,
is
-
$82,206.17
38.75
,
Add premium on $280 gold drafts subsequently rec'd Add interest accruing on deposits in Metropolitan National Bank, New York,
Making
total cash
844.14
$83,089.06
receipts,
and has been donated from the following jurisdictions. See recapitulation of receipts, on page ninety-two. The entire amount has been deposited with our Treasurer, as shown by his receipts. Two additional donations, one of fifty dollars from Warren Lodge, Massachusetts, and one of twenty-seven dollars and twenty cents from Fidelity Lodge, Illinois, have come to hand These will be returned to the since the close of cash account. donors without being entered in accounts for to retain them would change all our calculations, as will be seen presently. Of course, for these and all other amounts returned, receipts will be taken and filed among the papers. There has been disbursed, thirty thousand six hundred and thirty-one dollars and thirty-seven cents, for the relief of three thousand one hundred and forty-five needy brethren, widows and children most of which you have heretofore authorized at the different sessions held during our organization to whom and for what, the Secretary's books will show. See tabular statement of distributions, page one hundred and eleven. You know with what care and attention we have endeavored to disburse this sacred fund and it must be a source of great satisfaction to know that our efforts have been successful, for
; ; ; ;
12
even amid the perplexities attending the first hours of our organization, there has been but very little imposition practiced upon this Board. No worthy brother Mason has applied for
assistance and been neglected, no worthy widow or orphan has been denied assistance, nor have those who have been deemed
unworthy received assistance, if we knew it. Many of the Lodges in our State, and a few in other States, have sent us two, three, and even four separate contributions. Doubtless these noble Lodges have been actuated by an exu" suffereth long," etc., for it may be berance of charity which seen by their correspondence that many of them have been rather
more generous to us than just to themselves. Quite a number of the letters accompanying the donations state that they have drained their treasury and left themselves
in debt.
Indeed,
know
of several Lodges
This evidence of their rassed themselves in this particular. brotherly love for us should be, as I know it is, justly appreciTo the end that we may ated by the Masons of Chicago.
practically manifest our appreciation of their kindness, and in order to avoid anything like partiality, I propose to return to
those Lodges which have sent two or more contributions, one half of the amount, with a proper explanation of our motives in so doing. The aggregate amount being two thousand two hunall
dred and
follows
:
five dollars
and
eighty-nine
cents,
to
lodges as
14
As you have already expressed yourselves favorably upon the propriety of this proceeding, I have no doubt you will now confirm it.
In addition to the foregoing amount, thirty dollars, donated by Wyoming Chapter, order of Eastern Star, Illinois, will be
returned, as
we
are informed
by
letter
it
be spared.
tions in letters
Particular attention has invariably been given to the instrucaccompanying donations, and when there was
any doubt inquiry was made to the proper parties for informaIn a number of cases, money was donated from Chaption. " in others, from Comman-^ ters, for the relief of Companions
Our mission was to aid Master Masons, and as there were two Committees of well known brethren, organized for the special purpose of attending to R. A. Masons and Knights
,
Templar, we have paid over to said Committees all money that was clearly intended for the brethren named, amounting to nine hundred and forty-eight dollars and fifty cents, received from the following bodies
:
Clinton
St.
Commandery K.
do.
T., Mt.
John's
do.
$50 oo
|
Edgar
Mt. Vernon, Ohio,__No. 121, Mt. Pulaski, 111., -No. 32, Paris, 111.,..26,
50 oo 50 oo
5000
75 oo
Havana Kedron
Markwell
Lincoln
St.
do.
do. do. do.
86,
138, Mt.
--.
III,
2500
10 oo
25 oo
30, Lansing,
Iowa,
John's
Newport Union
Allen
do.
do. do.
Columbia
Adams
Idaho
do.
do.
No. 53, Crown Point, Ind., No. 57, Fort Monroe, Va.,.._ No. Newport, R. I., No. 7, New Jersey, No. 203, Allentown, Pa., No. 91, Philadelphia, Pa., No. 208, Brooklyn, N. Y., No. 205, Adams, N. Y., Idaho City, (gold) No.
gold draft
4000
100 oo
100 oo
2500
100 oo 50 oo 50 oo 100 oo
II
Add premium on
oo
$948 50
15
It is proper to state, that a considerable amount sent by R. A. Chapters was expressly designated for the aid of Master Masons such therefore was retained.
;
Craft of Maryland, through their draft for two thousand three hundred
The
Grand Master,
and four
it
sent a
dollars
and
accompanying sixty-two cents, " the amount should be distributed among the sufferers generIn answer to a letter of inquiry as to whether the word ally." " " was intended to include others than Masons, the generally Grand Master of Maryland replied, that it was so intended.
and the
letter
instructed that
Upon my suggestion that the Chicago Relief and Aid Society was better prepared to reach the sufferers generally, than this Board, the Grand Master of Maryland concurred, and instructed that the amount be handed to that body, which was accordingly See contributions done, and the receipt therefor is on file. from Maryland, on page sixty-five. Brethren, I now come to a subject upon which much has been said by a few, and upon which I have bestowed considerable time and thought. It is the aid to be rendered our Lodges as such, not only those who were burned out, but also those who
escaped that misfortune. It will be found that the members of some of our Lodges have been assisted to a far greater extent than those of other
Lodges.
basis.
I
That
is,
in this particular, if
there has been a great nominal disproportion we take their respective memberships as a
this
have revolved
matter in
my
mind,
in
order to arrive at
a just conclusion, and the result reached is, that however much or however little each Lodge has received, it should be regarded
because we assume that our brethren applied for and received what their necessities required. Hence, this became a part of the legitimate disbursement, and should cut no figure in their proportion of the surI am persuaded that that this view is just and proper, and plus.
as an index of their respective wants
;
upon due consideration I think you will concur in it. Neverheless, we shall show just what the members of each Lodge
have received of the fund, in supplies, etc. There is another important fact which has a great bearing in
l6
this
connection;
it is,
that
a very
limited membership, and are not, therefore, as able to withstand their misfortunes as those Lodges that have a much larger
number upon
chartered
their
rolls.
thirty. one
Lodges, ranging in membership from two hundred and ninety-three to eighteen, each being a lodge of itself; the smaller one is subject to nearly the same expenses as those
with larger membership, and yet, one has but a few to bear the burdens, while the other has many. I allude to this not as the
real basis of
lost sight of.
our proposal, but simply to show that it has not been Hence, we conclude that the larger the Lodge
larger
fire,
more or
less
magnitude, but
the question upon the basis of loss. Even the Lodges that were not burned out have members who greatly suffered by the fire, consequently they, like their more unfortunate sisters, have
of these there
Lodges, U. D., we have not considered, for several reasons the principal one being, that their members in the main are in fact members of other city Lodges and have therefore
To the eighteen Lodges burned out, we have set apart the sum of twenty thousand two hundred and sixty-seven dollars,
being an average of eleven hundred and twenty-five dollars and ninety-four cents to each Lodge. Taking the resident membership of each
Lodge
at the
time of the
fire,
records, (of course non-residents cannot properly be counted in this case,) we have graded the Lodges, and awarded
Lodge
an amount in proportion to their respective membership, and submit the following as the result.
NOTE. The Lodges named on the following page received the amounts allotted to them, except South Park Lodge. No. 662, which declined to accept the trust.
made upon
tion, that
By- Laws, establishing a charity fund, of which the several amounts here named shall constitute the nucleus. This fund
may be used
the
any purpose, still, if used for current expenses, due to said charity fund. This will be observing the intentions of the donors, and we can then say, thanks to our Brethren from abroad, that every Lodge in Chicago has a charity fund, separate and distinct from
for
amount
so used will be
I think it will be conceeded by every mason general fund. our midst, that the craft of Chicago should see to it, that our brethren from abroad who may reach this city, and find themits
in
To do this under our present straightened circumstanwould be like unto the " blind leading the blind." But the Masons of Chicago are citizens of Chicago, and we may therefore safely predict that our present masonic misfortunes will soon be overcome, by that true courage and unexampled energy, which will soon rebuild and re-establish upon yonder black and desolate area, a great and enduring city, in which we hope, in due time, to re-construct our Temples, and extend to every true craftsman a just measure of masonic hospitality. For a number of years we had a permanent Board of Relief in our city, which did a noble work, and exemplified the true But I regret to say that this useful principles of masonry. after a time, was but poorly supported, and at organization,
length was suffered, through neglect, to die. Brethren, I hold this to be a crying shame, a stigma upon the The importance of such an organi4,000 masons of our city.
zation cannot be over estimated.
in general,
is
What
is
no one's business
in particular,
Lodge
to dispense
liable to great
would do this ience and protection against imposters. Such a Board should be established, to be composed of a representative from each Lodge in our city, from whom the
alms is, in a measure, impracticable and abuse and imposition, while a Board of Relief duty more efficiently, and with greater conven-
19
would be chosen. Their duty would be to care for the needs of those only who come from abroad, and not for resident masons.
officers
I
will
of pros-
We
thousand dollars
sixhave, therefore, thought proper for such a Board, this to be augmented by such
to set apart
sums as may accrue from interest on deposit, say $600.00, (this amount is increased to $844.14, see page 23), and from sale of stock on hand, and other driblets which, when expenses to be incurred hereafter are paid, would amount to say $6,500, or about $2,200 per annum for three years. This amount being hardly adequate for the purpose, I would, as Grand Master,
earnestly call 25 cents per
upon the several Lodges in the city to contribute member, per annum, which would make about
five
per cent, interest on the funds doThis with the small interest that would
accrue on the unexpended portion in the hands of such Board, would give about $2,600 per year, for the next three years, for the relief of those whose needs require it. Thus, if each Lodge has a charity furid, one half the interest of which will pay their quota, the work is done. Here we have an opportunity to resuscitate a most excellent organization
I
upon a permanent
arid
encouraging
basis.
earnestly pray that you will respond to it, by sending a " do representative, with the proposed dues, and be ready to unto others as they have done unto you."
my brethren, we have given an outline of our labors the past eight months having administered to the during wants of several thousand needy applicants, and in the discharge of our delicate duties, we have, as the agents of our
Thus,
;
kind donors, endeavored to be just, as well as generous. We have fed the hungry, clothed the naked, been instrumental in healing the sick, buried the dead, sent the weary traveler
on
his
way
in
rejoicing, given
city,
and every
Lodge manent
our
and provided
relief fund.
With this, we believe, our organization has fulfilled its mission, and it is hoped that the work has been done in accordance with the written instructions of those whose bounty we have disbursed, and that the course we have pursued will meet their
approval.
But notwithstanding, we
find
in
Twenty Thousand
Dollars, which,
naturally conceive belongs to those who sent it, or rather, to those whom they represent. It is not difficult, therefore, to determine how it shall be disposed of; because we think it
should be clearly understood that no part of this money was sent here for the purpose of making worthless insurance good,
nor to
cause
start
it
persons in business, nor to disburse it simply beto divide among those who have no
"
s//are /' for, as beother claim except that, they want their fore stated, these demands alone would have absorbed over
amount
received.
fund was to temporarily relieve the immediate wants of sufferers by the great fire; this accomplished, the balance
should be returned.
I
Of
the total
amount
have therefore, provided as follows sent from all quarters* we have ascer:
tained the proportion contributed by each Grand Jurisdiction. To all States that have sent Four Hundred Dollars and
over,
we propose to return their respective proportions of the whole sum received. Those which sent less than $400 is retained, since the proportion accruing therefrom would be too Hence, we find these sums to be insignificant to return.
2.05-100
those
of $400
and
like
upwards, amount
all driblets, will
be placed in the permanent relief fund. Individual Lodges which have contributed $400 and upward have been considered upon the same basis independently, the
that
due
their
Grand
cases, money amounting to several hundred was sent from the "craft," and not from any particular Lodge. All such sums are credited to the Jurisdiction from whence it came.
In a
number of
It would be entirely impracticable to return this surplus to each particular Lodge. Indeed, in the majority of cases it would not amount to enough to pay for the trouble. But we
by aggregating these small amounts, in many cases it makes a handsome sum. To the State of New York we return their proportion for " the benefit of the Hall and Asylum Fund ;" one of the Masonic benevolent institutions ever projected by the grandest
find that
fraternity.
In
all
other cases
it
is
returned
to the
"
Fund
"
Charity
of the
suitable explanations,
and
giving a list of their respective subordinates which have contributed the amounts. Thus it will be known to whom the"
several
I feel
Grand Lodges
confident that the individual Lodges of our sister Jurisdictions will fully appreciate this disposition of the surplus,
commend your thoughtful interest in their behalf. have already received letters from Grand Officers of several Jurisdictions, to whom I had intimated your intentions, and they have expressed themselves pleased with the idea.
and
will
Indeed,
following tabulated statement will show the manner of disposing of the surplus
:
The
Q W 2
ffi
P H W
PC
W s W h
<J
h
CO
p
PQ
882.88
24
The amount set apart to be returned, not including the amounts returned to Lodges that sent more than one donation, was $20,000. The amount actually returned was" $19,590, or
The balance, $410, or 2.0597.95-100 per cent, of $20,000. 100 per cent., is accounted for by the fact that no returns were
made
to Jurisdictions that sent less
than $400.
Memorandum
of Lodges that donated over $400, to whom returns were made, and the amount deducted from the pro-
NEW
Independent Royal Arch Lodge, No. Masters Lodge, No. 5,
YORK.
2,
44
50000..
2. 77
_.
650 oo__3.6o
i>2O5 OO..6.68
124 92 .. 162 36
_.
301 27
$1,105 83
MASSACHUSELTS.
Jos.
Warren Lodge,
PENNSYLVANIA.
John's Lodge, No. 219, Shekinah Lodge, No. 246,...
St.
500 oo_-
5. 20
500 OO..5.2O
$249 60
most delicate character, but I can and its agents, have endeavored to disburse the fund with discretion, and with an eye single to the welfare of all concerned. Notwithstanding this, it would be unreasonable to expect that these efforts have been entirely and if there are any who think they have satisfactory to all cause to complain, let them put themselves in your place, and ask the question, in all seriousness, if they would have done better for the sufferers, better for the donors, and better for the
the
in Chicago.
Let
this
it
not be forgotten,
number
of the
members of
25
calamity that created this organization, reduced to comparative beggary, but they forgot themselves and went to work with a
will, to
I
aid others
no worse
off.
Board, presenting a worthy exhere day after day, at work, without the hope ample, standing of reward, needing for themselves just such assistance as they
this
were rendering to others, but declining to accept anything. Yea, it is an honorable and praiseworthy record, that although nearly every member of this Board were great sufferers by the
yet the record will show, that with few exceptions, they have received absolutely nothing from the fund, because of
fire,
it.
large amount of money that has been sent me has been Every Lodge, or individual, who paid over to our Treasurer. has contributed, is recorded; and we propose to publish this in
The
and send to every Lodge, and other donor, to the end that any have sent money not so recorded, they may have a chance to let it be known. Indeed, we now and hereafter, invite the closest scrutiny into all our affairs, and if any one shall
full,
if
detect error, or even ambiguity, in our records, we earnestly request that attention may be called to it, to the end that expla-
and that our labors may be thorexamined into, I earnestly recommend that the M. W. oughly Grand Masters of three of our sister Jurisdictions be requested to make us a visit, to examine, investigate and report upon the The high character justice and propriety of our transactions. of such distinguished Masons is sufficient to justify you in enShould these brethern respond to our dorsing this suggestion. invitation, we cannot promise them such a reception as we would like, yet we will endeavor to bestow such attention as may be in our power, and will, of course, assume the expense incident When such Committee shall pass upon our proto their visit. I would recommend that a sufficient number of the ceedings, general report be suitably printed, and a copy forwarded to
nation
;
every donor.
Our Secretary and Superintendent have given their whole time to this work, and have performed their duties in a satisfactory manner. Upon the former the bulk of the work has
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I would, therefore, recommend that $200 be been imposed. To Bro. Morrison, paid Bro. Duvall, as extra remuneration. I also recommend that our Superintendent, the sum of $100. the stock now on hand be disposed of as you may deem proper.
In conclusion, brethren, permit me, in behalf of the fraternity, to thank you, individually and collectively, for your zealous and voluntary labors in the holy cause of charity and
May you never be called upon to do duty on brotherly love. account of such a fearful disaster as that of the ever memorable 8th and pth of October
last.
And
for
your forbearance,
beg to return my thanks. this great work I have but little to say, except that nothing but my official position, would have induced
fraternal respect, I
me
to
ordinary occasion
but
it.
my
I
disposition to evade
trust imposed upon me by my position, with and candor. The result is before you, and Masonic world.
justice
be before the
The foregoing report was received, and, on motion, all the recommendations and suggestions therein contained were adopted, with one dissenting vote. The Secretary's report and accounts were also unanimously approved.
The President was, by vote of the Board, requested, with such assistance as might be required, to prepare and have
Also, to dispose printed, a general report of the transactions. " the of the stock on hand. Board of Masonic Whereupon,
Relief
"
adjourned
sine die.
These instructions were carried out as soon as practicable the goods and supplies in store were placed in the hands of William A. Butters & Co., Auctioneers, and sold.
;
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CHICAGO, Aug. 2nd, 1872. Dear Sir We hand you MR. DEWITT C. CREGIER, City check for Five Hundred and Sixteen 53-100 ($516.53) Dollars, being amount realized from sale, for account of the Masonic
:
Board of
Relief.
WM.
The
loss incurred
A.
BUTTERS &
sale of the
CO., Auctioneers.
upon
The names of all applicants are on record, but for obvious reasons have been omitted in this report.
The
Lodge
in the city
CHICAGO, June
26th, 1872.
,
To
W. M., Wardens and Brethren of Lodge No A. F. and A. Masons : DEAR BRETHREN The Board of Masonic Relief organized
the
:
in
October
other aid sent here for the relief of needy Masons and their families, who were sufferers by the great fire, deeming it expedient to bring its labors to a close, held a final meeting on the
several
24th instant, at which time it was decided to transfer to the Lodges in the city, the duty of providing aid for their
respective
members and
may now
or hereafter require assistance, and in order to carry out this object, it was deemed proper to apportion to the Lodges
in the city an amount in cash from the surplus on hand, in proportion to their respective resident memberships, as shown by the Grand Lodge records.
The membership
cnpita,
apportionment, as decided
Your
per
it
is
appears from the records of the Board of Relief, that individual members of your Lodge have received, in the aggregate, assist.
making a
total of
In addition to this
common fund, to the amount of $ which, with the amount in cash, as herein proposed, makes a grand total of $ disbursed from the relief fund for the benefit
ance from the
,
of
Lodge No.
28
The amount of cash apportioned to the several Lodges, is awarded upon the express condition, that each of said Lodges will accept the same as a "CHARITY FUND," to be held separate and distinct from its general fund, and be accounted for as such upon your books and records. And that you will amend your By-Laws in such manner as may be necessary to fully provide
It being understood that these conditions shall in no therefor. wise interfere with the use or expenditure of this fund for any legitimate purpose which the Lodge may lawfully determine.
The object being that when said fund is used for other than purely charity purposes, said fund may be credited with the amount and be repaid the same when practicable, and should
be with
interest.
will
be determined
by each Lodge.
Furthermore, the Board of Relief, at the meeting aforesaid, having provided a liberal sum of money towards the establish-
our city of a permanent Board of Relief, in the organand success of which every Lodge should take a deep we, as Grand Master, do most interest, and have a voice, and fraternally urge upon every Lodge in our city to earnestly send one member thereof as a representative, the whole number
ment
in
ization
to constitute said proposed Board, who will, when organized, by selecting proper officers, become the custodians and almoners of said fund, together with that which may hereafter be subscribed thereto, and after such organization shall be effected,
we do hereby, in behalf of the craft of Chicago, and in the name of that greatest of all virtues, ''''Blessed Charity" pray, that each Lodge will, for the present, come forward and assist in maintaining this proposed and much needed and hitherto neglected Masonic Organization. This, we think, can be done
under present circumstances,
twenty-five cents per
if each Lodge will contribute, say member, per annum, which would be less interest on the amount awarded to the
By
this
means the
craft of
Chicago may
in
ure reciprocate the good deeds of our Brethern everywhere. Let us provide for the needs of those of our worthy Brethren
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distress, for
it
is
created,
and not
The
as
practice of Charity
Masons and
is a duty and a pleasure, which we, Christians, should seek to discharge, in the most
efficient
manner.
In no
way can
it
herein re-
We
trust the
Lodges
will take
action
upon
this
important
Board of
Relief, I
am
Fraternally,
H
The
following
is
Late President.
tain a Charity
Fund
I.
This Lodge
all
shall
have a
"
shall
any other way moneys may Both principal and interest of which, when designed therefor. permanently disbursed, shall be for charitable purposes, and not
include
that
be donated, or
otherwise.
II.
Officers, (here
Provided, however, that the Lodge, or its duly authorized name such officers, whether trustees or others,)
at any time, when deemed necessary, temporarily transfer " " to the genthe whole, or any amount of said charity fund
may
same
to
at
per
cent.
shall be permanently portion of the "charity fund consent of three-fourths of the members expended, except by present at a stated communication of the Lodge.
III.
No
CHICAGO, June
26th, 1872.
To WHOM
IT
MAY CONCERN:
Lodges desiring to amend their By-Laws, to meet the above requirements, without regard to time, are hereby empowered so
30
to do,
return to
be sufficient authority therefor. Make due of your doings by virtue hereof. Given under my hand and seal, this 26th day of June, 5872.
and
this shall
me
[SEAL.]
IX"
\^ ~\**^*^ s
ff
V_-*\*S*s
^.
/
To WHOM
This
of
bled,
is
Grand Master.
IT
MAY CONCERN
Lodge No.
awarded us from
the surplus in the hands of the late Board of Masonic Relief, and do hereby, in consideration thereof, agree to conform to the
conditions
That we
will
amend our
which the
to the credit of
sum
r
herein
-,
named
Attest,
shall
be placed.
W. M.
.
Sec'y.
The Lodges generally acquiesced in the requirements, and most of them have sent a representative to the permanent Board of Relief, which is now fully organized.
SPECIAL REPORT OF
RELIEF.
CHICAGO, February ist, 1872. Masonic Fraternity throughout the United States, Canada and Elseivhere : The calamity which laid waste and destroyed BRETHREN the fairest portion of our city, in October last, entailed upon all classes of our people a degree of misfortune and distress which has evoked the sympathy and condolence of the civilized world. The Masonic Fraternity, as such, of this city, have, in com-
To
the
mon
with others, experienced a sad reverse. number of beautiful Halls, together with
the
records,
jewels,
31
two Chapters, one Council, two Commanderies, and four bodies of the Scottish Rite, were totally destroyed.* Thus, in a few hours, the Craft of Chicago were reduced from a condition of comparative affluence and comfort, to that of poverty and distress. For a moment the brethren of our city were enveloped in a cloud of misfortune, whose density was indeed appalling. But, happily, in every community, there were hundreds of Freemasons who soon dispelled the darkness. As citizens they have not only manifested a deep and heartfelt interest in the
welfare of our stricken people, by generous contributions of money and supplies for the relief of our citizens generally, but
in addition to this, the great
supplies for the relief of their needy brethren, and the widows and orphans of degifts
of
money and
Brethren, the promptness with which your noble charity has been forwarded, has proved most effectual, and the kind words
accompanying your acceptable gifts, will linger in the hearts of those who have felt the warm glow of fraternal charity, long after the black and hideous monuments, which are evidences of
our calamity, have passed away. Charity has ever been esteemed
virtue,
among Masons
the crowning
practical exemplification illustrates your devotion to the principles of our benign institution, and goes far to
its
and
who
induces us to
state, that,
of caring for the needy is not by any means finished, yet we deem it not only just and proper, but a most agreeable duty to
say that your unequalled benificence and liberality have placed in our hands a fund that we believe to be ample to meet the
made upon it. We, therewhich words are inadequate to express, announcing that further contributions to our
legitimately
32
It is not our purpose at this time to render a detailed report of our agency in your behalf this we hope to do to every donor as soon as practicable, but we may give a synopsis of what has
;
composed of a President, Vice- President, Treasurer, Recording and Corresponding Secretaries, Superintendent and Thirteen Members, who hold meetings once
is
each week.
The rooms
day,) from 9
A. M. until 5 p. M.
of the Board are kept open daily, (except SunThe business is conducted by
to dispense
ance as
is
found necessary
:
your bounty.
The Board have endeavored to devote the funds pursuant to to those who are worthy and rendered needy instructions, viz
by the great
fire.
Since the organization, about three thousand persons consisting of brethren, widows and children, have been substantially aided with everything calculated to relieve their wants and en-
hance comfort. A very full and minute record has been kept of all our transactions, which, in due time, will be submitted to you, giving the
name
of
received.
The
total cash receipts, from all sources, which have been de$68,556 oo posited with the Treasurer, is In hands of brethren at various locations, subject to order of the Treasurer, 9,696 43
$78,252 43 5. T 3 O 3
Total amount of cash and supplies received, Total amount cash expenditures to date, $19,257 Estimated value of supplies distributed, _ 4.136 Cash balance on hand and subject to order, 58,994 Estimated value of supplies on hand, 1,000
$83,389 06
79
63 64 oo
$83,389 06
$83,389 06
Total amount of cash and supplies received, "
" "
"
$83,379
distributed,
23,39442
on hand,
Total cash contributions from different States
$59,99464
...$78,252 43
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mium on
deposits.
In addition to the above, about $400.00 will accrue from pregold, and possibly a small amount for interest on
It will be observed that none of the Lodges, as such, have received any assistance from the above fund, although the majority of them, by reason of the total destruction of their Halls
and property, including, in many cases, their accumulated funds, (making a loss in the aggregate of over $90,000.00,) together with the worthlessness of their insurance, involves much
the terrible ordeal through Chicago have passed, has neither scorched their zeal nor abated their energy, but through your sympathy and aid, Freemasonry still survives in our city, and we trust that
embarrassment.
Nevertheless,
which the
craft of
Chicago a continuation of generous hospitality, created by warm and grateful hearts, and evinced by the strong grip of friendship and brotherly love.
may
Fraternally,
Presiden President.
BRETHREN In addition to the report of the President, and the statements and tables furnished by the Secretary, the mem:
bers of the Board desire to say, in conclusion, that it seems unThe foregoing is ample and necessary to prolong this record. full. has been omitted that will prevent you from Nothing
Brethren,
34
you have fed the hungry, clothed the naked, and bound up the wounds of the afflicted. Your reward is in the Grand Lodge above. For, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the
least of these
my
/'/
unto me."
Thousands of
blessing
upon
truly thankful hearts are invoking the Divine " the wicked cease you and yours and not until
:
from troubling, and the weary are at rest," will it ever be known how much humanity is indebted for the example of our noble Brotherhood. You have erected a monument to Masonry
Temples will decay empires disapamid the cycles of coming ages enemies traduce and pear, traitors endeavor to compass its destruction still it will stand, because our Sovereign Grand Master is the Master Builder, and you his faithful craftsmen. For a short time, after the destruction of our city men stood The calamity was so appalling that men shrunk from aghast is contemplation. Standing amid the terrible desolation, the
; ; ;
!
as
enduring as time.
from the lips of thousands, Brethren, it was literally true "that there were no designs upon the trestle board, and the craft were in confusion." Were we in a time like this worthy of
question
involuntarily
sprang
"What
shall
we do?"
condemnation if, for the moment, we did forget that Masonry, as the instrument of a Beneficent Father, had, for ages, been inculcating and enforcing the practice of the Divine virtues of
Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth?
sufferings of our people
The
lost
and
us our faith; but when we turned from thexireary, chilling picture of our distress, we saw the beautiful tendrils of brotherly love clustering around a
had nearly
Father's promise.
that succor
We then
hand.
was
at
We
saw, with Faith's unbounded vision, then felt the throbbings of the
great fraternal heart, as they were borne to us and from every clime.
by every breeze
strength
took the place of weakness, and men grappled with the stern facts of the hour with a determination that has been unparalleled in the history of disaster.
But
but
for
noble
tenets
of our profession;
for
a world's
now be slumbering
35
her despair, instead of rising, Phoenix-like, from the ashes of her desolation. When you fed and clothed us, you rebuilded our
desolate places.
In conclusion, we desire to present, for your very fraternal consideration and esteem, the President of this Board, who, by his untiring attention to his duties, has been able to present
you a report which reflects so much credit upon the craft of our city and State. You cannot apprehend the perplexities which surrounded his labors. He was, de-facto, your almoner. Our Treasurer, whose fidelity was never questioned before the fire, cannot, surely, be questioned now.
Our
him
to
Secretary has won for himself a distinction that entitles your entire confidence and esteem. Neither the Presi-
dent, Treasurer, Secretary or Superintendent need any praise at our hands. The record, the proof of their zeal and fidelity is before you. If any brother require further evidence, we
confidently and unhesitatingly refer him to the hundreds of our distressed brethren, the widow and the orphan, who to-day thank God that He called those brethren to these high
and holy
trusts.
36
REPORT OF THE
AUDITOR
COMMISSION.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the President, and with the concurrence of the Board, to invite a commission of Grand Masters from abroad, to examine and report upon the accounts
and proceedings,
disbursement of the
were extended
to
Grand Master of Pennsylvania, Hon. Charles F. Stansbury, Grand Master of the District of Columbia, and Hon. Ozias P. Waters, Grand Master of Iowa, to visit Chicago and act as
such commission.
These distinguished men and masons did us the honor to comply with the request, reaching Chicago, accompanied by Worshipful Brother Charles H. Kingston, Private Secretary to the Grand Master of Pennsylvania, on the seventeenth of September, 1872. An occasional Grand Lodge was convened by the Grand Master of Illinois, and the Most Worshipful Brethren were
received with the honors due their stations, and accorded such poor hospitality as the time and occasion afforded.
After
visitors
interesting
and
fraternal
and an interchange of social courtesies, the Grand was closed, and the commission, with Brother Kingston Lodge as Secretary, immediately entered upon the discharge of their
duties.
Every book, paper, voucher or other evidence bearing upon the transactions of the Board, together with the correspond-
37
ence in connection therewith, were placed at their disposal, and every assistance and facility rendered to insure a critical
examination.
The subjoined exhaustive and able report of the commission speaks for itself, and leaves us little to say, except to express in behalf of the Fraternity of Chicago, our earnest and hearty thanks for the invaluable services rendered by these brethren,
and a just appreciation of their generous sacrifice of valuable time and personal convenience, incident to a journey o( hundreds of miles, and a lengthened absence from their important and pressing official duties.
Illinois:
M. W.
the result
to enclose the
the honor Report which they have prepared, as embodying of their labors in the discharge of the duty to which
:
Board of Relief
for sufferers
by the great
were we to
fire
at
We
own
feelings,
suffer
the opportunity to pass, of expressing our personal appreciation of the motives which prompted the Board to desire an examination
The
to
the teachings of our ancient institution. Nor can we close our labors without tendering to you, M. W. Sir, personally, and the brethren at Chicago, our sincere and
fraternal thanks for the attention
our
visit.
M. W. Grand
and the earnest prayer that the Great Archimay preserve the Lodges throughout her jurisdiction from all calamity and peril, We remain, most truly and fraternally,
Lodge of
Illinois,
Grand Master of
Pennsylvania.
/.
Grand Master of
District of Columbia.
in
Iowa.
Secretary.
39
TO THE CONTRIBUTORS
FIRE.
the
Grand Master
Masons of
Illinois,
examine and report upon the accounts and proceedings of the Masonic Board of Relief, charged with administering the
funds contributed by the Masonic Fraternity of this and other
countries, for the benefit of the sufferers by the great Chicago
it
at the
igth,
Commis-
40
sion,
sylvania, as Secretary.
They proceeded
to
make
a careful examination of
all
the
books, papers and vouchers of the Board of Relief, and of the system adopted by them for the custody and administration of
the fund, and for the preservation of a record of their proceedings under the important trust confided to them. All the books, papers
officers
its
undersigned,
of the fund,
management
which
show the
very thorough and exact manner in which this important trust has been administered.
Keeping
in
view the
fact
that
this
who were
sufferers
by the great
the outset, adopted the principle of satisfying themselves, personally, that each applicant relieved
of the trust;
granted.
in
So
whom
and
transportation
at
greatly
in
cost.
Only a small
of
direct
appropriations
money.
The Board
make good
imme-
mere pecuniary
by the
fire,
sufferers
it
by the
fire.
Among
number
of applicants
to
41
had been
exist
to
prevent
All
money
received
for
the
Treasurer, and by
him deposited
by the President and attested by the Secretary of the Board. The immediate disbursements were made by the Secretary,
under the supervision of the executive committee, and a
full
and detailed report was presented at each monthly meeting of the Board, examined and vouched for by a sub-committee, and approved by the Board. The books of the Secretary and
Treasurer were examined and compared with the vouchers by
the undersigned, and found to be correct, in every particular,
and kept with a degree of accuracy and which cannot be too highly commended.
It
fullness
of detail
all
members of
whom we had
make
their
result solely
and review thorough and searching, to the last and such has been our endeavor; and this report is the of a full and minute personal examination, influenced
by a desire
to arrive at the truth,
and
to declare
our
in the craft, as
upon us
42
The entire amount of cash donations received was In addition to which supplies of goods were sent valued at
Making
a total of
in the relief
$83,089 06
7,545 44
$90,634 50
Of
this
of applicants, allotments to Chicago Lodges, the expenses of the Board, and a donation to Chicago
Masonic Board of
the report which
is
to be printed $67,414 04 There has been returned to the donors a surplus of 21.825 89 And there has been retained to meet the expenses of printing the report, and this commission 1,394 57
$90,634 50
The
orders drawn
all
been pre-
to
bank
The undersigned
and disbursed
bursements
minutest
is
money
received
and
are
supported
by vouchers
which present,
whom
it
The
was submitted
undersigned.
would be impossible to speak too highly of the character of the record which has been preserved of transactions so
It
MASONIC BOARD
OP'
RELIEF.
43
would do
injus-
this
examination
should they
manner
fided to
them by the
Grand Master of
Pennsylvania.
Grand Master of
District of Columbia.
in Iowa.
Secretary.
44
CONTRIBUTIONS
UFPLIE
The
following
is
list
etc.,
which
this
and
came
before the Board was fully organized, as far as we have been able to obtain a record of the same. It is believed that we received every cent of the
money forwarded
to us.
and also from the supplies so generously which were distributed at once, and, pwing to
and confusion then existing, without record. had notice of goods shipped us, that were received by the Chicago Relief and Aid Society, and distributed by them, but upon evidence that the goods were intended for the Fraternity, the Officers of the Society replaced
We
the same.
If
fail to
nation here.
STATE OF MAINE.
BANGOR.
St.
83,
by
J.
H. Lynde, G. M.,
$100 oo
LEWISTON.
Ashlar Lodge, No. 105, by H. H. Dickey, Treas., 100 oo
PORTLAND.
Portland Lodge, No. i, by Benj. F. Andrews, W. M., Ancient Landmark Lodge, No. 17, by Geo. W. Deering,
100 oo
100 oo
STANDISH.
Standish Lodge, No. 70, by Ira Berry, Gr. Sec'y,
50 oo
$45O oo
45
STATE OF
Craft, at
NEW
,
HAMPSHIRE.
$200 oo
Hampshire,
CONCORD.
Concord, by
J.
A. Harris,
New
$200 oo
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS.
setts to
list includes moneys sent from MassachuWisconsin and Michigan. It becomes impracticable, therefore, to credit to each particular Lodge the amount received for Chicago. We have,
The
Titus,
Grand
Secretary, viz
Secretary,
$1,000 oo
ABINGTON.
John
Cutler,
Sec'y,
--
100 oo
ATTLEBORO'.
Bristol
200 oo
BOSTON.
Germania Lodge, by Chas. II. Titus, Gr. Sec'y, Joseph Warren Lodge, by Charles H. Titus, Gr. Aberdour Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
Washington Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr.
25 oo
Sec'y,
500 oo 180 oo
BOSTON HIGHLANDS.
Sec'y,
250 oo
CHELSEA.
Star of Bethlehem Lodge, by Charles
H.
1800
53 oo
DANVERS.
Mosaic Lodge, by Charles H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
DEDHAM.
Constellation Lodge, U. D., by Charles
H.
53 oo
DORCHESTER.
Union Lodge, by Charles H.
Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
-
100 oo
EAST CAMBRIDGE.
Putnam Lodge, by Charles H.
Palestine Lodge,
Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
75 68
EVERETT.
by Charles H. Titus, Gr.
Sec'y,
41 oo
FALL RIVER.
Mount Hope Lodge, by Chas. H.
Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
50 oo
FITCHBURG.
Aurora Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr.
Sec'y,
152 oo
46
GREENFIELD.
Republican Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y
$ 50 oo
HINGHAM.
Old Colony Lodge, by Chas. H.
Titus, Gr. Sec'y
300 oo
HINSDALE.
Globe Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr.
Sec'y,
.
50 oo
HUDSON.
Doric Lodge, by Charles H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
100 oo
HYANNIS.
Fraternal Lodge, by Charles H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
.
100 oo
IPSWICH.
John T. Heard Lodge, by Charles H.
by Chas. H. Titus, Gr.
Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
100 oo
JAMAICA PLAINS.
Eliot Lodge,
Sec'y,
25 oo
LOWELL.
Pentucket Lodge, by Charles H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y, William North Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
100 oo
100 oo
MALDEN.
Mount Vernon Lodge, by Chas. H.
Saint
Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
100 oo
MANSFIELD.
James Lodge, by Chas. H.
Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
50 oo
MARLBORO'.
United Brethern Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y, United Brethern Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
1
10 oo
5
oo
MARION.
Pythagorian Lodge, by Charles H. Titus, Gr, SecCy,
20 oo
METHUEN.
John Hancock Lodge, by Charles H. Titus, Gr.
Sec'y,
oo
NEW
BEDFORD.
Sec'y,
Eureka Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr. Star in the East Lodge, by Charles H.
2500
50 oo
NEWTONVILLE.
Dalhousie Lodge, by Charles H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y, 100 oo
NORTH ADAMS.
LaFayette Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
.
127 oo
NORTH EASTON.
Paul
50 oo
47
OXFORD.
Oxford Lodge, by Charles H. Titus, Gr.
Sec'y,
-
-$
PITTSVILLE.
Mystic Lodge, by Charles H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
172 oo
PROVINCETOWN.
King Hiram Lodge, by Chas. H.
Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
79 2 5
PLYMOUTH.
Plymouth Lodge, by Charles H. Titus, Gr. Plymouth Lodge, by Charles H. Titus, Gr.
Sec'y,
200 oo
-
Sec'y,-
15 oo
QUINCY.
Rural Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
100 oo
READING.
Good Samaritan Lodge, by Charles H.
Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
70 oo
SHELBOURNE
Mountain Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr.
FALLS.
Sec'y,
25 oo
SOMERSET.
Pioneer Lodge, by Charles H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
15 oo
SOUTH ABINGDON.
Puritan Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
60 oo
SOUTHBRIDGE.
Quinebaug Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr.
Sec'y,
33 oo
SOUTH BOSTON.
Gate of the Temple Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y, Rabboni Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
100 oo
50 oo
SOUTHBORO'.
Saint Bernard Lodge,
by Chas. H.
41 oo
SOUTH DEDHAM.
OrientJLodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
50 oo
UXBRIDGE.
Solomon's Temple Lodge, by Charles H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
108 50
WALTHAM.
Monitor Lodge, by Charles H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y, Isaac Parker Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
100 oo
50 oo
WAREHAM.
Social
Harmony Lodge, by
35 oo
WKLLFLEET.
Adams Lodge, by
Chas. II Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
.
'.
50 oo
WESTFIELD.
Mount Moriah Lodge, by Charles H. Mount Horeb Lodge, by Charles H.
Total,..
Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
$ 20 oo
WEST HARWICH.
Titus, Gr. Sec'y,
50 oo
$5,79943
600 oo
at Chicago.
From
this is
In addition to
this,
CAMBRIDGE.
Amicable Lodge, by
J.
C. Wellington, Treas
$200 oo
CHARLESTON.
King Solomon's Lodge, by G.
Messrs.
P. Kettle, Treas.,
100 oo
HAVERHILL.
[NOTE.
Pinkham
&
Sheldon, No. 128 Merrimack street, in a addressed to the Grand Master, state that
not de-
Chicago
PEABODY.
Jordan Lodge, by
W.
L. Gray,
._
too oo
PLYMOUTH.
Plymouth Lodge, by Chas. H. Titus, Gr.
Sec'y,
3 28
WORCESTER.
Craft of Worcester, per T. E. St. John, D. D. G. M., in person,
X
1,800 oo
Horace A. Richardson, W. M. of Morning Star Lodge, Henry C. Willson, of Monticate Lodge, and James J. Russ, W. M. of Athelstan Lodge, were appointed a committee to receive the amounts contributed. The entire amount collected was $1,902, of which $102 was disbursed by Bro. St. John
W. M.
The remainder
$7,402 71
The
following extract from the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Massa224 and 225, will further explain the matter
:
Seivall
Gardner
herewith submit to you a full report of the contributions for Chicago, Wisconsin and Michigan, received by Recording Grand Secretary
:
$5,799 43
49
This amount has been deposited with drawn upon him, as follows
:
the
Illinois,
Chair-
amounts
To M. W. John W.
In all $5,199.43. $1,500, $2,100, $1,000 $200 and $399.43. Champlin, Grand Master of Masons in Michigan,
Chairman, etc., $300 and $100. In all, $400. To A. V. H. Carpenter, Chairman Masonic Relief Committee, Wisconsin,
$200.
Total to Chicago,
" "
-$5,199 43
.
"Michigan, "Wisconsin,
40000 20000
,799 43
$100 oo $100 oo
STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
GEORGETOWN.
Ark Lodge, No.
39,
David H.
Miller, Sec'y,
$ 50 oo
HARTFORD.
St.
4,
by Seth E. Marsh,
W.
100 oo
St.
John's Lodge, No. 4, by Seth E. Marsh, W. M., G. M., and Geo. Lee, W. M., Committee Hartford Lodge, No. 88, by G. W. Tuller, W. M.,
W.
Tuller,
.
W.
262 co 100 oo
Hartford Lodge, No. 88, by Seth E. Marsh, W. M., G. W. M., and Geo. Lee, W. M., Committee
Lafayette Lodge, No. 100, by Geo. Lee, W. M.,.. Lafayette Lodge, No. 100, by Seth E. Marsh, W. M., G.
W.
Tuller,
262 oo
100 oo
W.
Tuller,
W.
W.
M., Committee
262 oo
NEW LONDON.
Brainard Lodge, No. 102, by P. C. Dumford,
100 oo
WILMATIC.
Eastern Star Lodge, No. 44, by
Van N.
Austin,
W.
M.,
100 oo
WINDSOR.
Washington Lodge, No.
5
70,
by
Jas.
T. Templeton,
W.
M.,
50 oo
50
The
following
list
M.
\V.
James L.
BETHEL.
Eureka Lodge, No.
83,
:
$ 25 oo
BRIDGEPORT.
St.
3,
108 34
COLLINSVILLE.
Village Lodge, No. 29,
15
oo
EAST HAMPTON.
Lyon Lodge, No.
'
105,
12 oo
JEWETT
Mount Yernon Lodge, No.
Ansantawae Lodge, No.
Manchester Lodge, No.
75,
CITY.
26 oo
MILFORD.
89,
25 oo
MANCHESTER.
73,
118 oo
NAUGATUCK.
Shepherd's Lodge, No. 78,
43 oo
NEW
Harmony Lodge, No.
Harmony Lodge, No.
20,
BRITAIN.
:
128 oo
NEW CANAAN.
67,
20 oo
NORFOLK.
Western Star Lodge, No.
37,
18 oo
NORWALK.
St.
44 50
PLYMOUTH.
Union Lodge, No.
96,
27 oo
WALLINGFORD.
Compass Lodge, No.
9,
62 oo
WATERBURY.
Harmony Lodge, No.
42,
100 oo
100 oo
WATERTOWN.
Federal Lodge, No. 17,
J
25 oo
WESTPORT.
Temple Lodge, No.
65,
59 28
51
WEST WINSTED.
St.
64,
$ 25 oo
WOODBURY.
King Solomon Lodge, No. 7,.. Total amount received from
Tools to the value of
..
20 oo
follows:
Bro.
Gould $1.001.12, as
to the value of
-
$462 44 52 50
486 18
$1,001 12
$2,387 12
STATE OP
Adams
R. A.
C.,
NEW
YORK.
ADAMS.
No. 205, by
J.
H. Miles
$ 50 oo
ALBANY.
Masters' Lodge, No.
5,
by
J.
H. Anthon, G. M.,
500 oo
25 33
One box
AUBURN.
St. Paul's
J.
H. Anthon, G.
100 oo
BALDWINSVILLE.
Seneca River Lodge, No. 160, by H.
J.
Frazer, S. W.,
178 oo
BROCKPORT.
Monroe Lodge, No.
173,
by John A. Getty,
W.
M.,_.
36 oo
BROOKLYN.
J. H. Anthon, G. M., Hohenlinden Lodge, No. 56, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Anglo Saxon Lodge, No. 137, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Marsh Lodge, No. 188, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Baltic Lodge, No. 284, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Montauk Lodge, No. 286, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Schiller Lodge, No. 304, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Corner Stone Lodge, No. 367, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Lexington Lodge, No. 310, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Progressive Lodge, No. 354, by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,
100 oo
50 oo 150 oo 100 oo 50 oo 500 oo 100 oo
50 oo 50 oo
200 oo
Island Lodge, No. 382, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Green Point Lodge, No. 403, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Star of Hope Lodge, No. 430, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Cassia Lodge, No. 445, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Oilman's Lodge, No. 446, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Yew Tree Lodge, No. 461, by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,
Long
5000
200 oo
100 oo
--
TOO oo
50 oo 50 oo
52
$100 oo too oo 158 oo Copernicus Lodge, No. 545, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., -- 100 oo Greenwood Lodge, No. 569. by J. H. Anthon, G. M., 6 oo Greenwood Lodge, No. 569, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Altair Lodge, No. 601, by Peter M. Borland, W. M., 150 oo Central Lodge, No. 631, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., .. 300 oo 100 oo Euclid Lodge, No. 656, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., 100 oo Seawanhaka Lodge, No. 678, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Tuscan Lodge, No. 704, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., 50 oo Herder Lodge, No. 698, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., 50 oo Gate of Temple, R. A. Chapter, No. 208, by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,. . 50 oo
Zeredatha Lodge, No. 483, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Nassau Lodge, No. 536, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., _..
BUFFALO.
by \Vm. F. Rogers, W. M., Washington Lodge, No. 240, by C. C. Cander, W. M., Queen City, No. 358, by C. G. Fox, Secretary, De Molay Lodge, No. 498, by J. E. Barnard, Secretary,
105,
100 oo
200 oo 200 oo
100 oo
CALLICOON.
Callicoon Lodge, No. 521, by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,
30 oo
CHESTER.
Standard Lodge, No. 711, by
J.
H. Anthon, G. M.,_
38 oo
CITY ISLAND.
Pelham Lodge, No.
712,
by
J.
H. Anthon, G. M.,
53 oo
COLLEGE POINT.
College Point Masons, by
J.
H. Anthon, G. M.,
52 oo
COOPERSTOWN.
Ostego Lodge, No. 138, by
J.
H. Anthon, G. M.,
195 50
CLYDE.
Clyde Lodge, No. 341, by Jno. Vandenberg,
W.
M.,
25 oo
DOVER
Dover Lodge, No. 666, by
J.
PLAINS.
25 oo
H. Anthon, G. M.,
ELLENBURG.
Mount Hermon Lodge, No.
Craft at Evan's Mills,
572,
by
J.
H. Anthon, G. M.,
50 oo
EVAN'S MILLS.
by
J.
H. Anthon, G. M.,
43 oo
GREENFORT.
Peconic Lodge, No. 349, by
J.
H. Anthon, G. M.,
H. Anthon, G. M., H. Anthon, G. M.,
25 oo
GLOVERSVILLE.
Gloversville Lodge, Gloversville Lodge,
J.
J.
300 oo 153 oo
53
HAMMONDSPORT.
Urbana Lodge, No.
459,
by C.
S.
Bromwell, Secretary,
oo
HOOSICK FALLS.
Van Rensselaer Lodge, No. Hudson Lodge, No.
400,
by
J.
H. Anthon, G. M.,
132 oo
HUDSON.
by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Aquilla Lodge, No. 700, by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,
7,
100 oo
50 oo
JAMAICA.
Jamaica Lodge, No. 546, by
J.
H. Anthon, G. M.,
13700
100 oo
LOCKPORT.
Lockport Lodge, No.
73,
by
J.
H. Anthon, G. M.,
LYONS.
Humanity Lodge, No.
406,
by
J.
Willing,
W.
M.,_
100 oo
MAMARONECK.
Mamaro Lodge, No.
653,
by
J.
H. Anthon, G. M.,
H. Anthon, G. M.,
60 85
MARATHON.
Marathon Lodge, No. 438, by
Beacon Lodge, No. 283, by
J.
49 oo
MATTEAWAN.
J.
H. Anthon, G. M.,
.-.
50 oo
MOTT HAVEN.
Gavel Lodge, No. 703, by
J.
H. Anthon, G. M.,
.-
50 oo
MORRISANIA.
Lily Lodge, No. 342,
by
J.
H. Anthon, G. M.,
50 oo
MOUNT
Kisco Lodge, No. 708, by
J.
KISCO.
.25
H. Anthon, G. M.,
oo
NEW YORK
CITY.
$ 500 oo
,
Independent R. A. Lodge, No. 2, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Holland Lodge, No. 8, by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,
Antiquity Lodge, No. II, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Prince of Orange Lodge, No. 16, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Albion Lodge, No. 26, by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,
Lafayette Lodge, No. 64, J. H. Anthon, G. M., Manners' Lodge, No. 67, by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,
1,070 oo
150 oo 166 oo
250 oo 50 oo
60 oo
ico oo 150 oo 150 oo
100 oo
Darcy Lodge No. 187, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Lebanon Lodge, No. 191, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Excelsior Lodge, No. 195, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., York Lodge, No. 197, by Edwin Ganong, W. M.,_ Templar Lodge, No. 203, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Empire City Lodge, No. 206, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Worth Lodge, No. 210, by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,
17300
200 oo 150 oo
54
Lodge, No. 233, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Keystone Lodge, No. 235, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Hope Lodge, No. 244, by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,
Pacific
225 oo 100 oo
H. Anthon, G. M., Mystic Tie Lodge, No. 272, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Henry Clay Lodge, No. 277, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., King Solomon's Lodge, No. 279, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Doric Lodge, No. 280, by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,
J.
350 oo 250 oo
100 oo
i
oo
150 oo
5000
50 oo 50 oo
H. Anthon, G. M., Hiram Lodge, No. 449, by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,._. Kane Lodge, No. 454, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Greenwich Lodge, No. 467, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Ionic Lodge, No. 486, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., _
J.
18000
50 oo 100 oo
218 oo
J. H. Anthon, G. M., Pyramid Lodge, No. 490, by Jno. Cook, Treasurer, Humboldt Lodge, No. 512, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Park Lodge, No. 516, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Monitor Lodge, No. 528, by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,.. Americus Lodge, No. 535, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Gramercy. Lodge, No. 537, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., St. Cecil Lodge, No. 568, by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,. Fessler Lodge, No. 576, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Ivanhoe Lodge, No. 610, by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,_Scotia Lodge, No. 634, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Cope Stone Lodge, No. 641, by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,_ Daniel Carpenter Lodge, No. 643, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., True Craftsman's Lodge, No. 651, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Republic Lodge, No. 690, by Gilbert R. Smith,
300 oo 100 oo
100 oo
50 oo
25 oo
250 oo 100 oo
142 50 277 oo
200 oo
-
250 oo 100 oo
25 oo 225 oo
amount contributed by Republic-Lodge was $250.00. Twentyhad been disbursed to a needy brother, as per instruction of the donors, leaving $225.00 to be turned over to this Board.
actual
five dollars
The
Merchants' Lodge, No. 709, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Wieland Lodge, U. D., by J. H. Anthon, G. M., W. J. Turner, of Crescent Lodge, No. 402, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., H. Anthon, G. M.,___ J. H. T., of Crescent Lodge, No. 402, by J. G. M.,_ J. F. Ferguson, of Kane Lodge, No. 454, by J. H. Anthon, G. Argentine, of Calvary Lodge, No. 59, Kansas, by J. H. Anthon,
.G.M., Masonic Quartette Club, by J. H. Anthon, G. M., E. W. Henry, U. S. N., by J. H. Anthon, G. M.,
1,205
195 oo
10 oo
5
oo
50 oo
oo
25 oo
10 oo
James Wilson, U.
by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Richey & Boniface, 122 Water St., by J. H. Anthon, G. M., Hoeg & Hurtevant and employees, 389 Broome St., by J. H. Anthon,
S. N.,
10 oo
100 oo
80 oo
G. M.,.
55
& Corson, 39 Nassau St., by J. H. Anthon, G. M .$ 4 oo H. Brown, Sexton Grace Church, by J. H. Anthon, G. M 50 oo One box clothing, for women and children, from Alpha Chapter, No.
Davis
Isaac
r,
O. E.
S.,
Value,
...222 10
NIAGARA FALLS.
Niagara Frontier Lodge, No. 132, by Jas. B. King,
W.
75 oo
PEEKSKILL.
Cortland Lodge, No. 289, by
J.
H. Anthon, G.
M
M
_
oo
PORT RICHMOND.
Richmond Lodge, No.
66,
by
J.
H. Anthon, G.
25 oo
POUGHKEEPSIE.
Poughkeepsie Lodge, No. 266, by
J.
H. Anthon, G. M._
too oo
RHINEBECK.
Rhinebeck Lodge, No. 432, by
Richfield Springs Lodge,
J.
H. Anthon, G.
M
M
.
27 oo
RICHFIELD SPRINGS.
No, 482, by
J.
H. Anthon, G.
150 oo
ROCHESTER.
Craft of Rochester, by XV. F. Holmes, Prest.
M.
B'd of Relief
1000 oo
RONDOUT.
Rondout Lodge, No.
343,
by
J.
H. Anthon, G.
M
M
too oo
SANDY HILL.
Sandy
Hill Lodge,
No. 372, by
J.
H. Anthon, G.
50 oo
SARATOGA SPRINGS.
Rising Sun Lodge, No. 108, by
J.
H. Anthon, G.
50 oo
SYRACUSE.
Joseph Seymour
&
Sons,
25 oo
Board, sent, through Jewels for a Lodge, Chapter and Commandery which were, at their request, given by lot to Lincoln Park Lodge, No. 6n, Corinthian Chapter, No. 69, and Apollo Commandery, No. i.
Seymour
this
$25.00 to the
O. of O.
F.,
and a
set of
TARRYTOWN.
Solomon's Lodge, No. 196, by Solomon's Lodge, No. 196, by Solomon's Lodge, No. 196, by
J.
J. J.
._,
50 oo 85 oo
5
oo
TOTTENVILLE.
W.
A. Seacor, of Huguenot Lodge, by
J.
H. Anthon, G.
-.
15
oo
TROY.
King Solomon's Primitive Lodge, No.
Marble Lodge, No. 702, by
91,
by
J.
H. Anthon, G. M...
too oo
TUCKAHOE.
J.
H. Anthon, G. M.
50 oo
56
WAPPINGER'S FALLS.
Wappinger's Falls Lodge, No. 671, by
J.
H. Anthon, G.
200 oo
WHITE
White Plains Lodge, No. 473, by
Rising Star Lodge, No. 450, by
J.
PLAINS.
H. Anthon, G.
64 oo
YONKERS.
J.
H. Anthon, G.
650 oo
$18,636 28
New
York,
At the request of
M., purchased a
bill
Champion & Stewart, No. 831 Broadway, New York, who very generously made a deduction amounting to $52.55. As the goods are credited on our books at a valuation of $1,000.00, this acknowledgement is deemed proper.
STATE OP
Trinity Lodge, No. 79, by
NEW
JERSEY.
$100 oo
ABSECOM.
W. W.
E. Pine, G.
M M
E. Pine, G.
ARMANDALE.
Stewart Lodge, No. 34, by
E. Pine, G.
25 oo
BELVIDERE.
J. B.
Woodward,
of
Lodge No.
13,
by
W.
'__.
oo
BERGEN.
Bergen Lodge, No. 47, by
W.
E. Pine, G.
M
M
Treas.,
ir 50
BERGEN POINT.
Bayonne Lodge, No.
99,
by
W.
E. Pine, G.
20 oo
BELLEVILLE."
Belleville
J.
H. Wisschusen,
25 oo
BEVERLY.
Beverly Lodge, No. 107, by
W.
E. Pine, G.
M.
32 oo
BLOOMFIELD.
Bloomfield Lodge, No. 40, by
W.
E. Pine, G.
M
M
M
106 oo
BORDENTOWN.
Mount Moriah Lodge, No.
2g,
by
W.
E. Pine, G.
50 oo
BURLINGTON.
Burlington Lodge, No. 32, by Wilber Watts,
W.
100 oo
BOONTON.
Arcana Lodge, No.
60,
by \V. E. Pine, G.
M M
25 oo
CAM DEN.
Mozart Lodge, No. 121, by W. E. Pine, G.
50 oo
57
DECKERTOWN.
Samaritan Lodge, No. 98, by
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,
$ 57 oo
DOVER.
Acacia Lodge, No. 20, by
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,
200 oo
ELIZABETH.
Washington Lodge, No.
Essex Lodge, No. 49, by
33,
by W. E. Pine, G. M.,
100 oo
ELIZABETHPORT.
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,
25 oo
FREEHOLD.
Olive Branch Lodge, No. 16, by
W.
E. Pine, G.
.,
10 oo
GLASSBORO'. by W. E. Pine, G.
M.,_.
.__
25 oo
GLOUCESTER
Cloud Lodge, No.
101,
CITY.
37 oo
by W. E. Pine, G. M.,
HOBOKEN.
Hudson Lodge, No.
Hiram Lodge, No.
71,
by
Wm.
Hartung, Sec'y,
_ _
50 oo
JERSEY
17,
CITY.
250 oo 100 oo
50 oo 100 oo 50 oo
by
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,
W. E. Pine, G. M., Teutonia Lodge, No. 72, by W. E. Pine, G. M., Jersey City Lodge, No. 74, by W. E. Pine, G. M., Rising Star Lodge, No. 109, by W. E. Pine, G. M.,
Enterprise Lodge, No. 48, by
LAFAYETTE.
Amity Lodge, No.
103,
by W. E. Pine, G. M.,
5000
216 oo
20 oo
MADISON.
Madison Lodge, No. Madison Lodge, No.
93,
93,
MAURICETOWN.
Neptune Lodge, No.
75,
by
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,
25 oo
MERCHANTVILLE.
Merchantville Lodge, No. 119, by
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,
35 50
MORRISTOWN.
Cincinnati Lodge, No.
3,
by
W.
E. Pine, G. M,,
100 oo
NEWARK.
7, by W. E. Pine, G. M., Eureka Lodge, No. 39, by W. E. Pine, G. M., Oriental Lodge, No. 51, by W. E. Pine, G. M., Kane Lodge, No. 55, by Wm. D. Kinney, Schiller Lodge, No. 66, by W. E. Pine, G. M.,
250 oo 100 oo
100 oo 100 oo
IQO oo
Lodge No. 66, by W. E. Pine, G. M., by W. E. Pine, G. M., Pythagoras Lodge, No. 118, by W. E. Pine, G. M.,
Bro. Joseph Hensler of
106,
$100 oo
50 oo 35 oo
NEW BRUNSWICK.
Union Lodge, No. 19, by W. E. Pine, G. M., Palestine Lodge, No. in, by W. E. Pine, G. M.,
50 oo
25 oo
NEW
Pyramid Lodge, No.
92,
EGYPT.
25 oo
by
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,
ORANGE.
T. O. Ayers, of Lodge No. n, by
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,
50 oo
PASSAIC.
Passaic Lodge, No. 67, by
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,
55 oo
PATTERSON.
Benevolent Lodge, No. 45, by
Falls City Lodge,
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,
100 oo
50 oo 100 oo
52 50
No. 82, by W. E. Pine, G. M., Ivanhoe Lodge, No. 88, by W. E. Pine, G. M., Humboldt Lodge, No. 114, by W. E. Pine, G. M.,
PERTH AM BOY.
Raritan Lodge, No. 61, by
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,
43 50
PHILLIPSBURG.
Delaware Lodge, No.
52,
by
W. W.
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,
50 oo
PRINCETON.
Princeton Lodge, No. 38, by
E. Pine, G. M.,
10 oo
RAHWAY.
Lafayette Lodge, No. 27, by
E. Pine, G. M.,
'
100 oo
RED BANK,
Mystic Brotherhood Lodge, No. 21, by
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,
75 oo
SEAVILLE.
Cannon Lodge, No.
104,
by W. E. Pine, G. M.,
38 oo
SOUTH AMBOY.
St.
W.
E. Pine, G.
....
50 oo
TOM'S RIVER.
Harmony Lodge, No.
18,
by W. E. Pine, G. M.,
50 oo
TRENTON.
Trenton Lodge, No. 5, by W. E. Pine, G. M., Mercer Lodge, No. 50, by W. E. Pine, G. M.,
Ashlar Lodge, No. 76, by W. E. Pine, G. M., Column Lodge, No. 120, by W. E. Pine, G. M.,
100 oo
50 oo 50 oo
50 oo
59
TUCKERTON.
Tuckerton Lodge, No.
4,
by W. E. Pine, G.
15
oo
UNION.
Mystic Tie Lodge, No. 123, by
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,.._
20 oo
VINCENTOWN.
Central Lodge, No. 44, by
W.
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,_
- -
25 oo
VINELAND.
Vineland Lodge, No. 69, by
E. Pine, G. M.,
20 oo
WEST HOBOKEN.
Doric Lodge, No. 86, by
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,
50 oo
WOODBRIDGE.
Americus Lodge, No.
83,
by
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,
62 oo
LOCATION UNKNOWN.
Union R. A.
C.,
No.
7,
by W. E. Pine, G.
M
Jersey,
.
100 oo
'94 20
Collected by G. E. B., by
W.
E. Pine, G. M.,
New
$4,441 20
Bro. August Scharsberger, of Hudson Lodge, No. 71, Hoboken, sent $46.05 through Bro. Wm. Hartung, Sec'y of No. 71, with the request that the amount be equally divided between the two most destitute members of
Lessing Lodge, No. 557, Chicago. The amount was handed to the Master of No. 557, together with the instruction of the donor.
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
M. W. GRAND Lonr.E or PENN., by John Thomson, Gr.
Sec'y,-. -$i,ooo
oo
ALTOONA.
Mountain Lodge, No.
281,
--
TOO oo
ALLENTOWN.
Allen R. A. C., No. 203, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y
25 oo
ASHLAND.
Ashland Lodge, No. 294, oy John Thomson,
(Jr.
Sec'y,
25 oo
ATHENS.
Rural Amity Lodge, No. 70, by John Thomson, dr. Sec'y,
TOO oo
BIRMINGHAM.
Monoogahela Lodge, No.
269,
by John Thomson,
(Jr. Sec'y,
50 oo
BLAIRSVILLE.
Acacia Lodge, No. 355, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
-
..
10 oo
CANTON.
Sec'y,
IO oo
60
CATAWISSA.
Catawissa Lodge, No. 349, by John Thomson, Or. Sec'y,
$ 20 oo
CLEARFIELD.
Clearfield Lodge, No. 314,
Sec'y,
25 oo
COATSVILLE.
Goddard Lodge, No.
383,
Sec'y,
20 oo
COCHRANSVILLE.
Skerrett Lodge, No. 343, by John
Thomson, Gr.
Sec'y,
30 oo
COLUMBIA.
Columbia Lodge, No. 286, by John Thomson, Gr.
Sec'y,
75 oo
CONDERSPORT.
Eulalia Lodge, No. 342, by John
Thomson, Gr.
Sec'y,
50 oo
CONSHOHOCKEN.
Fritz Lodge,
Sec'y,
50 oo
CRESSONA.
Cressona Lodge, No. 426, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
20 oo
DARLINGTON.
Meridian Lodge, No. 411, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
10 oo
DOYLESTOWN.
Doylestown Lodge No. 245, by John Thomson, Gr.
Sec'y,
100 oo
DUSHORE.
Dushore Lodge, No. 387, by John Thomson, Gr.
Sec'y,
20 oo
EASTON.
Easton Lodge, No. 152, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
50 oo
EBENSBURG.'
Summit Lodge, No.
312,
Sec'y,
ELYSBURG.
Elysburg Lodge, No. 414, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
25 oo
ERIE.
Tyrian Lodge, No. 362, by R. M. Moore, Sec'y, Perry Lodge, No. 392, by F. T. Longstreet, Sec'y,
100 oo
5
FACTORYVILLE.
Factoryville Lodge, No. 341,
Sec'y,
50 oo
FREMONT.
Swatara Lodge, No. 267, by John Thomson Gr.
Sec'y,
50 oo
FORT WASHINGTON.
Fort Washington Lodge, No. 408, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
25 oo
FRANKFORD.
Frankford Lodge, No. 292, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
$ 50 oo
GERMANTOWN.
Mitchell Lodge, \o. 296, by
Sec'y,--
150 oo
GREENSBURG.
Philanthropy Lodge, No. 225, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
100 oo
GREENFIELD.
Monongahela Valley Lodge, No. 461, by John Thomson, Gr.
Sec'y, ..
7
50
HAMBURG.
Vaux Lodge, No.
406, by
Sec'y,
12 oo
HATBORO'.
NY.
25 oo
HARMONY.
Harmony Lodge, No.
429,
Sec'y,
30 oo
HARRISBURG.
Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Robert Burns Lodge, No. 464, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,'
.
_ .
175 oo 135 oo
HAZELTON.
Hazel Lodge, No. 327, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
100 oo
HOLLIDAYSBURG.
Juniata Lodge, No. 282, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
50 oo
HUNTINGTON.
Mount Moriah Lodge, No.
300, by
Sec'y,
25 oo
HYDE PARK.
Hyde Park Lodge, No.
339,
Sec'y,
50 oo
INDIANA.
Indiana Lodge, No. 313, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
10 oo
JACKSON.
Freedom Lodge, No.
328, by
Sec'y,
24 85
JENKINTOWN.
Friendship Lodge, No. 400, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
25 oo
JOHNSTOWN.
Cambria Lodge, No.
278,
Sec'y,
50 oo
KENSINGTON.
Kensington Lodge, No. 211, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
Athelstan Lodge, No. 482, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,.
. .
roo oo
100 oo
KIRKWOOD.
Colerain Lodge, No. 417, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
5
oo
62
KITTANING.
Kittaning Lodge, No. 244, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
$ 50 oo
LANCASTER.
Lamberton Lodge, No. 476, by George K. Reed, W. M., Lodge No. 43, by George K. Reed, W. M.,
.
100 oo
300 oo
LEBANON.
Mount Lebanon Lodge, No.
Chanty Lodge, No.
226,
Sec'y,
50 oo
LEWISBURG.
144,
by
J.
A. Kline,
W.
M.,
TOO oo
MAHONY
Mahony
City Lodge, No. 357, by John
CITY.
Sec'y,
Thomson, Gr.
25 oo
MANAYUNK.
\
135,
Sec'y,
25 oo
McKEESPORT.
Alliquippa Lodge, No. 375, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
25 oo
MEADVILLE.
Crawford Lodge, No. 234, by John Thomson, Gr.
Sec'y,
50 oo
MILFORD.
Milford Lodge, No. 344, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
25 oo
MILTON.
Milton Lodge, No. 256, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
15 oo
MINERSVILLE.
Minersville Lodge, No. 222,
Sec'y,
25 oo
MONTOURSVILLE.
Eureka Lodge, No.
335,
Sec'y,
10 oo
MORGANTOWN.
Lodge No.
489, by
Sec'y,
25 oo
MOUNT CARMEL.
Mount Carmel Lodge, No.
378,
Sec'y,
16 oo
NEW BRIGHTON.
Union Lodge, No.
259,
Sec'y,
35
NEWCASTLE.
Three Master Masons of Newcastle, by John Thomson, Gr.
Sec'y,--
200 80
NORRISTOWN.
Charity Lodge, No. 190, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y
25 oo
NORTHEAST.
Lodge No. 399, by John Thomson, Gr.
Sec'y,
100 oo
63
ORRSTOWN.
Orrstown Lodge, No. 262, by John Thomson, Gr.
Sec'y,
$ 20 oo
ORWIGSBURG.
Schuylkill Lodge, No.
138,
Sec'y,
50 oo
PHILADELPHIA.
by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, 1 3, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, No. 9, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, No. 51, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, _ Harmony Lodge, No. 52, by John Thomson, Gr, Sec'y, Concordia Lodge, No. 67, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, . Solomon's Lodge, No. 1 14, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Phoenix Lodge, No, 130, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, .. Meridian Sun Lodge, No. 158, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Eastern Star Lodge, No. 186, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Integrity Lodge, No. 187, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Girard Lodge, No. 214, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Shekinah Lodge, No. 246, by Alfred T. Jones, Sec'y, Melita Lodge, No. 295, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Corinthian Lodge, No. 368, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Pennsylvania Lodge, No. 380, by John Thomson, Gr, Sec'y, Apollo Lodge, No. 386, by John Thomson, Gr. .Sec'y, Vaux Lodge, No. 393, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Perkins Lodge, No. 402, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Potter Lodge, No. 441, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Philo Lodge, No. 444, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Ivanhoe Lodge, No. 449, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Stephen Girard Lodge, No. 450, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Welcome Lodge, No. 453, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Palestine Lodge, No. 470, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, St. Paul's Lodge, No. 481, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, R. A. Lamberton Lodge, No. 487, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, ..
No. No.
2,
100 oo 100 oo
50 oo 100 oo
50 oo 100 oo
500 oo
50 oo 100 oo
50 oo 100 oo
100 oo
50 oo 100 oo
25 oo 102 oo
50 oo
50 oo 100 oo 50 oo 30 oo 50 oo
100 oo
W.
Excdsior Lodge, No. 491, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, C. Hamilton Lodge, No. 500, by John Thomson, Gr,
C.,
Sec'y,.
_ .
Columbia R. A.
by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Philad. Council R. & S. Masters, No. n,by John Thomson, Gr. J. B. Clow, by J. V. Le Moyne,
91,
No.
100 oo
Sec'y, 100
oo
50 oo
PHILLIPSBURG.
Moshannon Lodge, No.
391,
Sec'y,
25 oo
PINE GROVE.
Pine Grove Lodge, No. 409, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
20 oo
64
PITTSBURGH.
John's Lodge, No. 219, by D. B. Roberts, Sec'y, Solomon's Lodge, No. 251, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
St.
500 oo 50 oo
50 oo
PITTSTON.
St.
50 oo
READING.
by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Chandler Lodge, No. 227, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, Teutonia Lodge, No. 367, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y, St. John Lodge, No. 435, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
62,
Lodge No.
50 oo 50 oo 54 oo
50 oo
ROCHESTER.
Rochester Lodge, No. 229, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
50 oo
SANDY LAKE.
Lake Lodge, No.
434, by
Sec'y,
50 oo
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN.
Page Lodge, No. 270, by John Thomson, Gr.
Sec'y,
25 oo
SHAMOKI'N.
Shamokin Lodge, No.
255,
Sec'y,
15
oo
SMETHPORT.
McKean
Lodge, No. 388, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
10 oo
STROUDSBURG.
Barger Lodge, No. 325, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
25 oo
SUNBURY.
Lodge No.
22,
Sec'y, _
.,
25 oo
SUSQUEHANNA DEPOT.
Canawacta Lodge, No. 360, by John Thomson, Gr.
Sec'y,
50 oo
TAMAQUA.
Tamaqua Lodge, No.
238,
Sec'y,
50 oo
THOMPSONTOWN.
Lamberton Lodge, No.
371, by
Sec'y,
30 oo
TIDEOUTE.
Temple Lodge, No.
412, by
Sec'y,
25 oo
TITUSVILLE.
Oil Creek Lodge,
Sec'y,
100 oo
UPPER UWCHLAN.
Mount Pickering Lodge, No.
446, by
Sec'y,
25 oo
65
WATSONTOWN.
Watsontown Lodge, No.
401,
Sec'y,
__$ 25 oo
WAYNESVILLE.
Howell Lodge, No. 405, by John Thomson, Gr.
Sec'y,
10 oo
WILLIAMSPORT.
Williamsport Lodge, No. 106, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
50 oo
WOMELSDORF.
Williamson Lodge, No. 307, by John Thomson, Gr. Sec'y,
.
.1.
25 oo
WHITE'HAVEN.
LaureLLodge, No. 467, by John Thomson, Gr.
Sec'y,
20 oo
YORK.
York Lodge, No.
266,
Sec'y,
50 oo
$9,607 15
STAtfE
Cassia Lodge, No. 45, by
OF MARYLAND.
16 oo
BALTIMORE.
H. Medairy, Gr. Sec'y, Monumental Lodge, No. 96, by George L. Horn, J. W., One Case Boots and Shoes (donor unknown), estimated
J.
28 50
value,
36 oo
DENTON.
Temple Lodge, No.
128,
by
J.
H. Medairy, Gr.
Sec'y,
6 oo
$86 50
B. Latrobe, contributions
were received
by the Grand Treasurer, amounting to $3,456.62, for the sufferers by the fires at Chicago, in Michigan and Wisconsin to be equally divided between the
;
three suffering districts. this money was disposed of will be explained in the following extracts from the correspondence.
How
Extract from letter of M. W. H. L. Palmer, G. M., of Wisconsin, to the * * M. W. G. Master, of Maryland, acknowledging receipt of $1,152.21 * * " The number of Masons who suffered the fires in our State is by limited, and the fund raised here, with some additions heretofore made to it
:
from abroad,
Chicago."
is
ample
I
If
you
will
is
the suggestion,
* of Maryland, acknowledging the receipt of $2,304.62 observe that the contributions of the Masons of Maryland
:
Extract from letter of the President of this Board, to the M. \V. G. Master * * * "You
is
66
I desire to say, M. W. Sir, that fire. money coming to our Board is disbursed to Masons only, sufferers by the fire. As we have no means of reaching the masses, I am of the opinion that the amount forwarded by you should be handed over to the Chicago Relief
this Board, to the M. W. G. Master of " Pursuant to your instructions, I have placed Maryland in the hands of the Chicago Relief and Aid Society the certificate of deposit for $2,304.62, contributed by our beloved Brethren of your jurisdiction to the * * * sufferers generally by the late disastrous conflagration in our city."
***** *****
CHICAGO RELIEF AND AID SOCIETY, Standard Hall, Cor. Michigan Avenue and 13th Street, CHICAGO, JANUARY iSra, 1872.
DfiWiTT
C. CREGIER, ESQ., Pres't
and
G.
M. of Masons
in Illinois
DEAR
SIR:
Your valued
man, Mr. Dexter, with your remittance of $2,304.62, for benefit of our ferers by fire, has been received, and is most gratefully acknowledged.
To
this
heartfelt
your brother Masons of the State of Maryland, we desire to return our thanks for this truly munificent gift, and this Society, as almoners of great charity, also tender to your Board their appreciation of this handto the Relief
some addition
even yet dependent for their partial or entire support. tion of our cash donations, this good gift will appear. Yours, very truly,
GEORGE
C. G.
M.
PULLMAN.
HAMMOND,
Treasurer.
STATE OP VIRGINIA.
FORT MONROE.
Craft of Fort Monroe,
St.
Johns R. A.
C.,
by W. E. Prescott and Jos. G. Fulton, Com., $77 oo No. 57, by W. E. Prescott and J. G. Fulton, Com., 40 oo
$ ri 7
DISTRICT OP COLUMBIA.
WASHINGTON.
Craft of Washington and District of Columbia, by C. F. Stansbury, G. M., C. W. Franzonie, R. Ball, N. B. Fugett and W. A.
$2,868 40 Short, Committee,-This amount was delivered by the entire Committee, in person. Craft of Washington and District of Columbia, by C. F. Stansbury, G. M.,
153 9
$3> 22 3
67
amount contributed by the Craft of the District of Columbia was $3,334 90 . .$3,022 Amount sent to Chicago was 30
The
total
Amount
sufferers in
Washington,
collection, etc.,
was
312 60 $3,334 90
Berg, Sec'y,
$25 oo $25 oo
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Craft of Louisiana, by
$400 oo
...... $400 oo
STATE OF OHIO.
CHILLICOTHE.
Sciota Lodge, No. 6, by Gilbert R. Smith, ______________________
$100 oo
GALION.
Galion Lodge, No. 414, by
Wm.
Rogers, _______________________
100 oo
IRONTON.
Lawrence Lodge, No.
by D.
W.
Vogelson,
W.
100 oo
MILAN.
* Eureka Lodge, No. 69, by Geo. M. Dickson,
W.
M., ___________
20 oo
MOUNT VERNON.
Mount Zion Lodge, No. 9, by J. M. Burr,. _____________________ Clinton R. A. C., No. 26, by J. M. Burr, W. M., _____ .......... . Clinton Commandery, K. T., by J. M. Burr, W. M., _____ .........
100 oo
5000
50 oo
SANDUSKY.
Perseverance Lodge, No. 329, by Jos. F. Kilby, Sec'y, . __________
104 oo
YOUNGSTOWN.
Western Star Lodge, No. 20, per Express ..... _______ ...... _. Youngstown R. A. C., No. 93, per Express, __________________ ( Mahoning Council, No. 45, per Express, __________ .......... .( ' St. John's Commandery, K. T., per Express, .. ________________
>
'"
'. .
See Milan,
Illinois,
page
77.
68
STATE OP INDIANA.
GRAND COUNCIL UK ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS,
Rice, G. M.,
by Martin H.
1
$200 oo
CROWN
Lincoln R. A.
C.,
POINT.
25 oo
No.
53,
by M. M.
Stoltz, Sec'y,
EVANSVILLE.
Evansville Lodge, No. 64, by E. P. Elliott, Sec'y,
200 oo
INDIANAPOLIS.
Marion Lodge, No. 35, by J. G. Waters, Sec'y, Mystic Tie Lodge, No. 398, by John Cavin, W. M.,
100 oo
100 oo
JEFFERSONVILLE.
Jefiersonville
200 oo
LOGANSPORT.
Orient Lodge, No. 272, by Sol. Fisher, Sec'y,
100 oo
MORRISTOWN.
Morristown Lodge, No. 193, by Martin H. Rice, G. M.,
15
oo
NEW
New
Albany Lodge, No.
39,
ALBANY.
J.
by G. H. Devol and H.
Kreamer,..
100 oo
ORLEANS.
Orleans Lodge, No. 153, by John Chenowith, Trea$.,
25 oo
TERRE HAUTE.
Members
of Terre
19,
at
Melrose,
Illinois,
by
4 oo
1,069 oo
L. B.
McClure,
STATE OF ILLINOIS.
ALBANY.
Albany Lodge, No.
566, by R. N. Brewer, Sec'y pro
tern.,
$25 oo
ALBION.
Hermitage Lodge, No. 356, by A. B. Mathews,
Sec'y,
25 oo
ALEDO.
Aledo Lodge, No. 252, by M. L. Marsh,
Sec'y,
25 oo
AMBOY.
Illinois
W.
M.,
90 oo
ANNAWAN.
25 co
APPLE RIVER.
Apple River Lodge, No.
548,
by F. H. Maynard,
Sec'y,
25 oo
69
AROMA.
Aroma Lodge, No.
378,
by F. H. Brooks,
10 oo
ARLINGTON.
Levi Lusk Lodge, No. 270, by R. B.
Van Law,
15
oo
ATLANTA.
Atlanta Lodge, No. 163, by S. D. Fisher, Sec'y,
25 oo
AUGUSTA.
Craft of Augusta, by H. G. Dearborn,
25 oo
AURORA.
Jerusalem Temple Lodge, No. 90, by Samuel Hoyles, Aurora Lodge No. 254, by C. Zimmer, Sec'y,- _
W.
M.,
100 oo
50 oo
AVON.
Avon Harmony Lodge, No.
St. Clair
253,
by Oliver
Crissey,
W.
M.,_.
23 50
BELLVILLE.
Lodge, No. 24, by John Henzelman, Archimedes Lodge, No. 377, by C. Stephani, W. M.,__
.
100 oo
.
50 oo
BEMENT.
Bement Lodge, No.
365,
by Chas. F. Tenney,
W.
M.,
...
116 oo
BLOOMFIELD.
Bloomtield Lodge, No. 148, by P. Calvin, Sec'y,
25 oo
BLOOMINGTON.
'
Sec'y,
5000
50 oo
BRIGHTON.
Hibbarcl Lodge, No. 249, by N.
W. Waldo,
Sec'y,
BUCKLEY.
Buckley Lodge, No. 634, by
J.
G. McClave, S. W.,__
50 oo
BUNKER
Bunker Bunker
Hill Lodge, No. 151, Hill Lodge, No. 151,
HILL.
50 oo 25 oo
BURNT
PRAIRIE.
1000
W.
BUSHNELL.
T.
J.
W.
J.
Frisbee,
M.,
77 15
BUTLER.
Butler
Lodge No.
459,
by Geo.
W. Brown,
Sec'y,
33 oo
BYRON.
Byron Lodge, No. 274, by H. Kohn, of Chicago,
34 50
70
CAIRO.
Cairo Lodge, No. 237, by
W.
B. Kavey, J.
W.,
25 oo
CANTON.
Morning Star Lodge, No.
30,
by
J.
C. Brinkerhoff,
100 oo
CAPRON.
One box
Clothing, donors
unknown, estimated
value,
1 .
36 75
CARLINSVILLE.
Mount Nebo Lodge, No.
Carmago Lodge No,
76,
by
S.
Thompson Corn,
Hill, Treas.,
Sec'y,
10 oo
CARMAGO.
440,
by Geo. C.
39 oo
CARROLTON.
Carrolton Lodge, No. 50, by C. H. Kelley, S. W.,
50 oo
CATLIN.
Catlin Lodge, No. 285,
by
S.
R. Tilton, Sec'y,
25 oo
CENTRALIA.
Centralia Lodge, No. 201, by
H. W. Hubbard, D. D. G. M.,
25 oo
CHAMBERSBURG.
Chambersburg Lodge, No.
373,
by C. Dennis,
Sec'y,
25 oo
CHAMPAIGN.
Western Star Lodge, No. 240, by
I.
H, Hess, W. M.,
100 oo
CHARLESTON.
Charleston Lodge, No. 35, by
W.
E. Ginther,
W.
M.,
50 oo
CHATSWORTH.
Chatsworth Lodge, No. 539, by N. C. Kenyon, Chm'n, Members of Chatsworth Lodge, No. 539, by N. C. Kenyon,
108 25
50 oo
CHEBANSE.
Chebanse Lodge, No. 429, by M. A.
Swift, Sec'y,
62 oo
CHENOA.
Chenoa Lodge, No.
292,
by
J.
L. Colter, Sec'y,
30 oo
CHESTER,
Chester Lodge, No. 72, by Jas. Douglass,
W.
M.,
43 oo
CHESTERFIELD.
Chesterfield Lodge, No. 445, by E. C. Hall, Sec'y,. Members of Chesterfield Lodge, No. 445, by E. C. Hall, Sec'y,
25 oo 35 oo
CHICAGO.
Members
John
of Oriental Lodge, No. 33, by
J.
H. Dowland,
20 oo
n
W. M._
oo
10 oo
71
We
are indebted to the Agents of the Singer and Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Go's., for discounts on Machines pur-
chased, amounting to
$ 149 50
The
amount donated by the several Rail Roads leaving Chicago, represented by free passes and discounts on tickets purtotal
chased,
is,
2,035 8 5
are indebted for these favors, to the following representing the Rail Road Companies, viz
:
We
named
Officers,
Pennsylvania Central W. C. Clelland, A. G. P. Agent. Michigan Central Henry C. Wentworth, G. T. Agent. Michigan Southern F. A. Morse, G. T. Agent.
H.
Rock
Island
&
Pacific
E.
\V. A. Thrall, A.
&
St.
Louis
Pittsburgh, Chicago
&
St.
Louis
Chicago, Danville
&
Vincennes
CLAY CITY.
Clay City Lodge, No. 488, by H.
W. Hubbard, D.
D. G. M.,
32 oo
CLINTON.
DeWitt Lodge, No.
84,
by
J.
Freudenstine,
W.
M.,__
too oo
CLIFTON.
Craft of Clifton, by
W.
B. Parmeter,
55 oo
COURTLAND.
Courtland Lodge. No. 301, by
J. Crossett,
W.
M.,
16 oo
CRAWFORD.
Crawford Lodge, No. 666, by
W. H.
Joseph, Sec'y,
1000
25 oo
DALLAS CITY.
Dallas City Lodge, No. 235, by Dallas City Lodge, No. 235, by Dallas City Lodge, No. 235, by Dallas City Lodge, No. 235,
W. W. W. by W.
_.
.,.
25 oo 25 oo 25 oo
DELAVAN.
Delavan Lodge, No. 156, by T. Van Hague, W. M..
._
20 oo
DIXON.
Friendship Lodge, No.
Friendship Lodge, No.
7,
7,
100 oo
28 oo
DONNELSON.
Donnelson Lodge, No. 255, by H.
S.
Hammer,
Sec'y,--
50 oo
72
DUDLEY.
Grandview Lodge. No.
98,
by Geo. A.
Gilbert,
W.
M.,
50 oo
DWIGHT.
Livingston Lodge, No. 371, by
W.
D. Simes, Sec'y,
35 50
East
St.
EAST
200 oo
EARLVILLE.
Meridian Lodge, No. 183, by L. B. Paine, Sec'y,
50 oo
EDWARDSVILLE.
Edwardsville Lodge, No. 99, by B. R. Burroughs,
100 oo
ELIZABETH.
Kavanaugh Lodge, No.
36,
by Robt. Barker,
55 oo
ELLIOTTSVILLE.
Delia Lodge, No. 525, by H.
W. Hubbard,
D. D. G. M.,._
18 oo
E'LMWOOD.
Horeb Lodge, No.
363,
by A. L. Schimpff,
Sec'y,
20 25
EL PASO.
El Paso Lodge, No. 246, by
S.
T. Rogers, Treas.,
..
50 oo
..
654,
by F. Cole,
25 oo
ETNA.
Wabash Lodge, No.
179,
by
J.
W. Montgomery,
J.
Sec'y,
25 oo
FARMINGTON.
Farmington Lodge, No.
192,
by
100 oo
FAIRVIEW.
Fairview Lodge, No. 350, by
S. S.
Clayburg,
W.
M.,_
50 oo
3
oo
FAIRWEATHER.
Kingston Lodge, No. 266, by M. A. Davidson, Sec'y,
25 oo
FORREST.
Forrest Lodge, No. 614, by Lucien Bullard,
W.
M.,
25 oo
FORRESTON.
Forreston Lodge, No. 414, by D. H. Reynolds,
r _ -
1800
FOWLER.
Fowler Lodge, No. 599, by'JS.
McClelland,.
.'.
31
50
FRANKFORT.
Frankfort Lodge, No. 567, by
S.
D. Adams, Sec'y,-
...
25 oo
FRANKLIN GROVE.
Franklin Grove Lodge, No. 264, by H. N. Black,
S.
W.,
32 oo
73
FREMANTON.
Fremanton Lodge, No.
533, by
H. W. Hubbard, D. D. G. M.,
20 oo
FREEPORT.
Excelsior Lodge, No. 97,
by M. D. Chamberlain, H. C. Hackerman
118 25 103 oo
and W. Scott, Committee, M. R. Thompson Lodge, No. 381, by L. L. Munn, D. D. G. M.,._ Evergreen Lodge, No. 170, by Wm. Young, J. P. Reed and G. P.
Kingsbury, Committee,
130 oo
FULTON
Fulton City Lodge, No. 189, by
CITY.
50 oo
W.
C. Snyder, Treas.,
GARDNER.
Gardner Lodge, No. 573. by
J. F.
Benson, Sec'y,
5000
GOLCONDA.
Golconda Lodge, No.
131,
by
J.
B. Young,
W.
M.,
4975
GRAFTON.
Full
341,
by W.
S. Brinton, Sec'y, --
20 oo
GRAYVILLE.
Sheba Lodge, No. 200, by G. R. Jones,
Sec'y,
25 oo
GREENFIELD.
Greenfield Lodge, No. 129, by
M. T. Nichols,
Sec'y,
lo oo
GREEN
Clement Lodge, No. 680, by G.
RIVER.
50 oo
W.
Hill, Sec'y,
GREENVILLE.
Greenville Lodge, No. 245, by R. L. Mudd, E. T. B. Hynes, Committee, 8 bbls. Flour, value
GREENUP.
Greenup Lodge, No.
125,
by A.
J. Evarts,
30 oo
Griggsville Lodge,
No.
45,
30 oo
GROVE
Fisher Lodge, No. 585, by
J.
CITY.
100 oo
E. Harvey, Sec'y
HANOVER.
Hanover Lodge, No.
300,
by A. B. White,
Sec'y,
25 oo
HARLEM.
Harlem Lodge, No.
540, by E. Cook, D.
I).
G. M.,
oo
74
HAVANA.
Havana Lodge, No. 88, by J. B. Paul, W. M., Old Time Lodge, No. 629, by E. Snyder, Sec'y pro tern., Members of Old Time Lodge, No. 629, by E. Snyder, Sec'y Havana R. A. C., No. 86, by E. Snyder, Sec'y pro fern.,
$ 100 oo
25 oo
/.
/.,
25 oo
75 oo
HENNEPIN.
Social Lodge, No. 70,
by C. Bodener,
Sec'y,
50 oo
HENRY.
Henry Lodge, No.
119,
by E. T. Disonay,
Sec'y,
20 oo
HEYWORTH.
Heyvvorth Lodge, No. 251, by O. C. Rutlidge, Sec'y pro
tern.,
50 oo
HICKORY RIDGE.
Dills Lodge,
No. 295, by
W.
Williams, Sec'y,
20 oo
HIGHLAND.
Highland Lodge, No. 583, by L. E. Kinsee,
Sec'y,
25 oo
(
HILLSBORO'.
Mount
Mo'riah Lodge, No. 51, by
J.
Enlow,
Sec'y,
50 oo
HOPEDALE.
Hopedale Lodge, No. 622, by H. M. Ford.
Grafton Lodge, No. 328, by
Sec'y,
25 oo
HUNTLEY GROVE.
J. B.
Scheimerhorn, Sec'y,
1000
25 oo
ILLIOPOLIS.
Illiopolis
INDIANOLA.
Vermilion Lodge, No. 265, by
J.
K. Newkirk,
Sec'y,
_.
20 oo
INDUSTRY.
Industry Lodge, No. 327, by
W. H.
Taylor,
25 oo
IROQUOIS.
O. H. Miner Lodge, No. 506, by N. A. Biesecker, \V. M.,
76 oo
IRVING.
Irving Lodge, No. 455, by L. P. Deatherage, Sec'y,
-
16 oo
JACKSONVILLE.
Jacksonville Lodge, No. 570,
by
S.
M. Martin, W. M.,
25 oo
JERSEYVILLE.
Jerseyville Lodge,
Jerseyville
25 oo
45 50
KANE.
King Solomon Lodge, No.
197,
by T. Jones,
Sec'y,
16 50
75
KANKAKEE.
by John B. Dusenbury, Craft of Kankakee, by John B. Dusenbury, W. M.,
389,
W.
M.,_
50 oo
108 50
KINDERHOOK.
Kinderhook Lodge, No. 353, by
Wm.
Wilson, Treas.,
10 oo
KINGSTON MINES.
Phoenix Lodge, No. 663, by Thos. Laisley, Treas.,
30 oo
KINMUNDY.
Kinmundy Lodge, No.
La Clede Lodge, No.
398.
by H.
W. Hubbard,
I).
D. G. M.,
25 oo
LA CLEDE.
601,
by H. H. Wolfe,
Sec'y,
20 oo
LA FAYETTE.
Stark Lodge, No. 501, by T.
W.
Ross, Sec'y,
25 oo
LA MOILLE.
La
Craft of
12 oo
3 25
LANCASTER.
Lancaster Lodge, No. 106, by E.
J.
Jones, Com.,..,
50 oo
LA SALLE.
Acacia Lodge, No. 67, by Morris Friedman, Sec'y,
36 oo
LEE CENTRE.
Lee Centre Lodge, No. 146, by R. B. Lot Chadwick, P. M. of Lodge, No.
Evitts,
25 oo
Evitts,
5
146,
by R. B.
oo
LEXINGTON.
Lexington Lodge, No. 482, by A. B. Davidson,
100 oo
LIBERTY.
Liberty Lodge, No. 380, by
J.
Robbins,
J.
G. W.,
50 oo
LIBERTYVILLE.
Libertyville Lodge,
No. 492,
25 oo
LINCOLN.
Lincoln Lodge, No. 210, by Geo.
W.
Parker,
W.
M.,
480, by
David
Gillispie,
80 50 80 50
LITCHFIELD.
Charter
Litchfield Lodge,
75 oo
50 oo
LOCUST GROVE.
Andrew Jackson Lodge, No.
487, by
M.
S.
Strike,.
50 oo
LOUISVILLE.
Louisville Lodge, No. 196, by S. R. Apperson, Craft of Louisville, by S. R. Apperson,
.$
40 oo
37 75
LOVINGTON.
Craft of Lovington, by
W.
G. Cochran, Sec'y,
35 75
Craft of
and
S. P.
245 oo
MAHOMET.
Mahomet Lodge, Xo.
220,
by
J.
A. Brown,
W.
M.,
..
50 oo
MAKANDA.
Makanda Lodge, Xo.
434, by F.
M. Agnew, W.
M.,
22 80
MALTA.
Malta Lodge, Xo. 320, by R. F. Lintleman,
W.
M.,
10 oo
MALUGIN'S GROVE.
Brooklyn Lodge, Xo. 282, by H. H. Carnahan, \V.
.,
25 oo
MAXITO.
Manito Lodge, No. 476, by F.
Knoilhoff,"
W.
M.,..
30 oo
MAREXGO.
Marengo Lodge, Xo.
138,
by
J.
A. Ingersol, Sec'y,
25 oo
MAROA.
Maroa Lodge, Xo.
454,
by
J.
A. Hood, Sec'y,
5000
MATTOOX.
Mattoon Lodge, Xo.
260,
by E. A. Thiebens, Com.,
99 50
MELROSE.
Melrose Lodge, Xo. 625, by L. D. McClure,
16 25
MEXDOX.
Mendon Lodge, Xo.
449,
by V. F. Kelley,
88 oo
MERIDOSIA.
Benevolent Lodge, Xo. 52, by C. Heing, Sec'y,
--
25 oo
METAMORA.
Metamora Lodge, Xo.
82,
by T. L. Powers,
Yost,
Sec'y,
26 oo
METROPOLIS.
Metropolis Lodge, Xo. 91, by W. R. Thomas, Committee,-.
J-
W. H.
100 oo
77
MILAN.
See Milan, Ohio, page 67. Twenty Dollars was received from Eureka Lodge, No. 69, located in Illinois, but owing loan
error in the heading of letter covering the amount, credited to the Jurisdiction of Ohio.
it
was
MILBURN.
Antioch Lodge, No. 127, by U. Brewster,
10 oo
MOLINE.
Doric Lodge, No. 319, by H. A. Barnard, Doric Lodge, No. 319, by J. W. Morey, Com.,
100 oo
79 oo
MOMENCE.
Craft of
Momence, by
J.
L. Hamlin,
-
H.
J.
Marcy, Committee,
73 50
MON MOUTH.
Trinity Lodge, No. 561, by E. C. Johnson,
W.
M.,
59 oo
MORRISON.
Cyrus Lodge, No. 188, by
W. H. Long, W.
M.,
50 oo
MOUNT AUBURN.
Kedron Lodge, No. 340, by J. H. Lawrence, H. P., Kedron R. A. C., No. 138, by J. H. Lawrence, H. P.,
25 oo 25 oo
MOUNT
PULASKI.
50 oo
Mount Pulaski Lodge, No. 87, by Geo. Meister, Mount Pulaski R. A. C., No. 121, by W. P. Sawyer,
50 oo
MOUNT STERLING.
Harden Lodge, No.
44,
by A. K. Lowery, Com.,
21 oo
MOWEAQUA.
Moweaqua Lodge, No.
Neoga Lodge, No.
180,
by
B. Scarlitte,
5000
W.
M.,
NEOGA.
279,
by Samuel F. Wilson,
50 oo
NEW
Madison Lodge, No.
560,
DOUGLAS.
Cooper, Sec'y,
8
by W.
J.
oo
NEW RUTLAND.
New
Rutland Lodge, No. 477, by E. L. Marquis,
10 oo
NOBLE.
Noble Lodge, No.
362,
by
J.
T. Palmer, Com.,
35 oo
NUNDA.
Nunda Lodge, No.
169, by F. J.
Wheaton,
Sec'y,
10 oo
OAKALLA.
Abraham Jonas Lodge, No.
316,
by A.
J.
Austin, Sec'y,
9 oo
78
OBLONG
CITY.
Sec'y,
oo
ODELL.
Odell Lodge, No. 401, by Odell Lodge, No. 401, by
J. J.
E. Williams,
53 oo
17 oo
E. Williams,
ODIN.
Odin Lodge, No.
503,
by Thos.
J.
Whitehead,
W.
M.,
20 oo
OLNEY.
Olney Lodge, No. 140, by G. Tolle,
100 oo
ONARGA.
Onarga Lodge, No.
305,
by
J.
American, Sec'y,
24 oo
OREGON.
Oregon Lodge, No. 420, by A. L.
Ellinger, Treas.,
25 oo
OSKALOOSA.
Oskaloosa Lodge, No. 485, by A. Pick thall, Sec'y,
24 10
OTTAWA.
Occidental Lodge, No. 40, by
W.
S.
Easton,
-
555,
by H. Mschuller,
50 oo 25 oo
OTTERVILLE.
Hamilton Lodge, No. 563, by
J.
T. Curtis, Treas.,
oo
OWANECO.
Locust Lodge, No. 623, by A. B. Leeper,
W.
M.,
16 oo
PALATINE.
Palatine Lodge, No. 314, by F.
J. Filbert, Sec'y,
50 oo
PALMYRA.
Palmyra Lodge, No. 463, by R.
J.
Allmond, Sec'y,
35 oo
PARIS.
by D. G. Burr, D. D. G. M., Paris Lodge, No. 268, by D. G. Burr, D. D. G. M., Edgar R. A. C., No. 32, by D. G. Burr, D. D. G. M.,
Prairie Lodge,
No.
77,
50 oo 50 oo 50 oo
PAXTON.
Craft of Paxton,
by Wilson Hoag, D. D. G.
120 oo
PAYSON.
Payson Lodge, No. 379, by Jacob Urich,
Sec'y,
17
PECATONICA.
A.
W.
W.
M.,
100 oo
79
PEORIA.
Temple Lodge, No.
46,
$ 200 oo 161 oo
PEOTONE.
Peotone Lodge, No. 636, by Chas. Gates, Sec'y,
J.
41
5
B. Solicit,.-.
PERU.
St.
13,
by R. C. Hatenhauser,
- - -
50 oo
PERRY.
Perry Lodge, No. 95, by N. D. C. Perry Lodge, No. 95, by N. D. C.
Hume, Hume,
5000
20 oo
PIPER CITY.
Piper Lodge, No. 608, by
J. S.
McClelland,
52 oo
PLAIN VIEW.
Plainview Lodge, No. 461, by John Tunnell,
W.
M.,
14 90
PLEASANT HILL.
S.
R. Connor
&
.-
78 oo
PLYMOUTH.
Plymouth Lodge, No. 286, by
J.
Robbins,
J.
G. W.,
10 oo
POCAHONTAS.
Gordon Lodge, No.
473, by
W.
V. Wiese, Treas.,
25 oo
PONTOOSUC.
Herrick Lodge, No. 193, by L. H. Harper, Sec'y,
25 oo
POTOSI. W. Green,
Sec'y,
19 oo
PRAIRIE CITY.
Golden Gate Lodge, No. 248, by T. L. Magee, W. M., Golden Gate Lodge, No. 248, by T. L. Magee, W. M., Golden Gate Lodge, No. 248, by T. L. Magee, W. M., 4 boxes
Clothing, estimated value,
1600
2 50
200 oo
QUINCY.
Craft of Quincy, by William Harvey, W. M., Craft of Quincy, by J. Robbins, J. G. W., Craft of Quincy, by J. Robbins, J. G. W., Craft of Quincy, by J. Robbins, J. G. W.,
1,000 oo
.
22 oo
oo
4 oo
RANTOUL.
Rantoul Lodge, No. 470, by
J.
W. Dodge, W.
M.,
57 25
ROCKFORD.
Craft of Rockford, by Seely Perry, Committee,
600 oo
8O
ROCK ISLAND.
by V. M. Blanding, Trio Lodge, No. 57, by W. L. Sweeney, Sec'y, Trio Lodge, No. 57, by W. L. Sweeney, Sec'y,
Craft of
Island,
Rock
50 75 100 oo 50 oo
RUSHVILLE.
Rushville Lodge, No.
9,
by
J.
C. Bagby,
W.
M.,
58 oo
SADORUS.
J.
34 oo
SANDWICH.
Meteor Lodge, No. 283, by Committee,
100 oo
SAN
JOSE.
W.
M.,
12 25
SAVANNA.
H. Hershey, W. M.,
10 50
SHAWNEETOWN.
Warren Lodge, No.
14,
by F. L. Rhodes,
25 oo
SHELDON.
Sheldon Lodge, No. 609, by L. B. Brown, Treas.,
88 50
SHIPMAN.
Shipman Lodge, No.
212, by
W.
G. Wallace,
x
15 oo
SPARLAND.
Sparland Lodge, No. 441, by T. E. Gasper and
J.
Y. Mills, Com.,.
48 oo
SPARTA.
Hope Lodge, No.
R.
162,
by W.
P. Askin, Sec'y,
25 oo
SPRINGFIELD.
W.
Orlin H. Miner,
Grand
Secretary, of the
..'
Grand Lodge,
-
of
...
100 oo
STERLING.
Craft of Sterling, by Craft of Sterling, by
612,.
57 oo
i
50
STONE FORT.
Stone Fort Lodge, No. 495, by
W.
R. Mi/ell, P. M.,
6 oo
STONE'S PRAIRIE.
Adams Lodge, No.
529,
by
J.
Robbins,
J.
G. W.,
13
oo
SUMMERFIELD.
Summerfielcl Lodge, No. 342, by
J.
H. Hewett, W. M.,
..
14 85
SYCAMORE.
Sycamore Lodge, No.
134,
by D. Dustin,
73
5'0
8t
TENNESSEE.
Tennessee Lodge, No. 496, by H. L. Rapelye,
$ 1000
569,
by E. F.
TIME. Binns, W.
M.,
1000
25 oo
TISKILWA.
Sharon Lodge, No. 550, by John H. Welch,
i
TOLONO.
Tolono Lodge, No. 391, by A. T. Darrah, W. M., Tolono Lodge, No. 391, by A. T. Darrah, W. M.,
40 oo
15 50
TOULON.
Toulon Lodge, No. Toulon Lodge, No.
93, 93,
1000 2000
25 oo
TOWANDA.
Towanda Lodge, No.
542,
TRENTON.
Trenton Lodge, No. 109, by
J.
Wahrenberger,
Sec'y,
79 50
TROY GROVE.
Shiloh Lodge, No. 397, by H. Wienhard,
._
10 oo
TUSCOLA.
Centre Star Lodge, No. 651, by
J.
A. Franks,
20 oo
VANDALIA.
Temperance Lodge, No.
16,
by H.
W. Hubbard,
S.
D. D. G. M.,
50 oo
VENICE.
Venice Lodge, No. 621, by
S.
W.
Huddleston,
W.,
20 35
VERMILION.
Stratton Lodge, No. 408, by B. F. Table, Sec'y,
Stratton Lodge,
25 oo
25 oo
No. 408, by
J.
Wrings, Treas.,
VIENNA.
Vienna Lodge, No. 150, by
J.
T. Smith, Sec'y,
25 oo
21 oo
VIRDEN.
Virden Lodge, No. 161, by L. A. Virden, W. M., Brethren of Virden Lodge, No. 161, by L. A. Virden,
100 oo
W.
M.,
20 oo
VIRGINIA. F. Hillig, W.
Chambers,
M.,
50 35
WALNUT GROVE.
Altona Lodge, No. 330, by
J. S.
,
22 oo
82
\\
ALSHVILLE.
W.
M.,
43 50
\\ATSEKA.
Watseka Lodge, Xo.
446, by
T- !-
Donovan and
165 oo
WARREN.
Jo Daviess Lodge, Xo. 278, by
S.
A. Clark, Sec'y,
50 oo
WAUKEGAN.
Waukegan Lodge, Xo. 78, by A. T. Blodgett, W. M., One box, four bbls. and one bag, containing Clothing, Provisions and Vegetables donor unknown estimated value,
100 oo
60 oo
WAVERLY.
Waverly Lodge,
X'o. 118,
by H. Watson,
Sec'y,
1000
50 oo
WHITE ROCK.
Meridian Sun Lodge, Xo. 505, by E. P. Allen,
WILLIAMSBURG.
Cold Spring Lodge, Xo. 513, by Thos.
Fritz, Sec'y,
1000
WILMINGTON,
Wilmington Lodge, Xo. 208, by E. B. Fisher,
Sec'y,
70 50
WIXDSOR.
Windsor Lodge, Xo.
Wyanett Lodge, Xo.
322,
by
Jas. I.
Templeton,
Sec'y,
50 oo
WYANETT.
231,
by
J.
H.
Cass,
50 oo
WYOMING.
Wyoming Wyoming
Lodge, Xo. 479, by J. W. Agard, Gr. Chaplain, Chapter, Xo. 53, O. E. S., by J. W. Agard, Gr. Chaplain,
Clothing
;
20 oo
One box
when made
67 50
into garments,
YOUNGSTOWN.
Voungstown Lodge, Xo.
387,
by A. A. Hoesington,
parties, value,
25 oo
300 50
$15,897 85
Illinois,
STATE OP KENTUCKY.
LOUISVILLE.
by this Board from the Fraternity at Louisville, we publish a part of the report of the Committee of Masonic Relief, of Louisville, organized for the relief of the
In order to a
full
make
sufferers
by the Chicago
Fire,
showing
83
M.
\V.
Bro. C.
$1,000 oo 250 oo
250 oo
87 50
179 50
No.
i,
Lexington,
50 oo 43 oo
i,73i
value,
17
Goods donated,
135 55
$3,726 72
Of
this
amount we
received, in Cash,
1,588 75
And
in
Dry Goods,
by request of
2,137 97
$3,726 72
We
McClellan,
Goods, Cook1,597 75
5
One box
ing Stoves and Provisions, to the value of Clothing, from a Brother of Excelsior Lodge, No. 258, __
oo
NEWPORT.
Craft of
of Masonry, by
J. J.
Raipe, Com.,.
400 oo
$5,729 47
erously tendered to the homeless widows and children of Chicago, the hospitalities of their noble Institution, The Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home,
located at Louisville.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
BATH.
One box Boots and
Shoes, from H. P. Stewart,
$26 25
$26 25
STATE OF MINNESOTA.
PRESTON.
Preston Lodge, No. 36, by
Abram
Kalder,
W.
M.,
25 oo
ST.
Nicollet Lodge, No. 54, by Win.
PETER.
Sec'y,
_
Combs, Gr.
50 oo
..
.
$75 oo
84
STATE OF IOWA.
BELLE PLAINS.
Mount Horeb R. A.
C.,
No.
45,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P.,
25 oo
BLOOMFIELD.
Bloomfield R. A. C., No. 25, by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P.,
25 oo
BOONSBORO'.
Tuscan R. A.
C.,
No.
31,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P.,
10 oo
CEDAR FALLS.
Valley R. A. C., No. 20, by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P.,
oo
CEDAR RAPIDS.
Crescent Lodge, No. 25, by S. Neidig, Sec'y,
10 oo
CHARLES
St.
CITY.
6 25 6 25
Charles Lodge, No. 141, by C. Ditmore, Almond R. A. C., No. 53, by H. C. Raymond,
CLARINDA.
Clarinda R. A.
C.,
No.
29,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P.,
10 oo
COUNCIL BLUFFS.
Craft of Council Bluffs, by Geo.
W.
Lininger, E. C.,
'.
500 oo
This donation was sent by the Sir Knights of Ivanhoe Commandery, No. and the Fraternity at Council Bluffs. The money^ had been collected to entertain the Grand Commandery and Grand Chapter of Iowa, which was soon to meet at Council Bluffs. The following extract from a letter will
17,
explain
D. C.
CREGIER, Grand
Dear Brother :
week.
them.
We have
That money
now
yours.
We
Fraternally Yours,
GEORGE
CRESCO.
Shiloh R. A. C., U. D., by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
W. LININGER,
E. C.
P.,
_..$
oo
DAVENPORT.
Davenport Lodge, No. 37, by C. S. Streeper, W. M., Trinity Lodge, No. 208, by D. N. Richardson, W. M., Fraternal Lodge, No. 221, by F. W. Angle, W. M.,
_
162 oo
20 OO
70 oo
DECORAH.
Great Lights Lodge, No. 181, by T. A. Watson,
W. M.
200 oo
85
DES MOINES.
Pioneer Lodge, No. 22, by
Capital Lodge, No.
W.
A. Colton,
W.
M.,
no, by
Jos.
M.
Griffiths,
W.
M.,
$ 150 oo 200 oo
DUBUQUE.
Siloam Commandery, No.
3,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P.,
15 oo
FORT DODGE.
Delta R. A.
C.,
No.
51,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P.,. ..
10 oo
INDEPENDENCE.
Aholiab R. A.
C.,
No.
21,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H. P.,...
...
25 oo
IOWA
Iowa City R. A.
C.,
CITY.
No.
2,
by H.
S.
Bixby, Sec'y,
1000
10 oo
LANSING.
Mark Well R. A.
C.,
No.
30,
by H. H. Hemmingway, H.
P.,
MARSHALLTOWN.
Signet R. A. C., No. 38, by A. C. Abbott,
H.
P., .
100 oo
MONTICELLO.
Monticellq R. A.
C.,
No.
42,
by E. A. Guilbert, G, H.
P.,
oo
MOUNT PLEASANT.
Henry R. A.
C.,
No.
8,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P.,
10 oo
MUSCATINE.
Washington R. A.
C.,
No.
54,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P.,
oo
NEW
Corner Stone R. A.
C..
JEFFERSON.
P., 5
No.
64,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
oo
NEWTON.
Grebal R. A.
C.,
No.
12,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P.,
25 oo
OTTUMWA.
Clinton R. A.
C.,
No.
9,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P.,
20 oo
OSKALOOSA.
Hiram R. A.
C.,
No.
6,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P.,
oo
No.
57,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P.,
oo
SIDNEY.
ShekinahR. A.
C.,
No.
44,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P..
10 oo
SIOUX CITY.
Sioux City R. A.
C.,
No.
26,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P.,
oo
TIPTON.
Siloam R. A.
C.,
No.
19.
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P.,
10 oo
86
VINTON.
Adoniram R. A.
C.,
No.
15,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H.
P.,
10 oo
WATERLOO.
Tabernacle R. A.
C.,
No.
52,
by E. A. Guilbert, G. H. P
10 oo
$1,699 50
deemed proper to state that Bro. E. A. Guilbert also received donafrom Dubuque R. A. C., No. 3, Dubuque, $10 Keystone R. A. C., No. and Marion R. A. C., No. 10, Marion, $5 but having re32, Clinton, $5 ceived notice from the President of this Board, that further aid was not
tions
;
named
to the donors.
collected
Hundred and
that
W.
Bro.
above instructions.
STATE OF MISSOURI.
M. W. GRAND LOD.GE OF MISSOURI, by Geo. Frank Gouley, G.
$.,
$1,000 oo
SAINT JOSEPH.
St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78, by J. S. Brown, P. M., Zeredatha Lodge, No. 189, by D. M. McDonald, Sec'y, X
225 oo
50 oo
SAINT LOUIS.
Occidental Lodge, No. 163, by D.
J.
Mange,
Sec'y,
..
175 oo
$1,450 oo
STATE OF KANSAS.
M. W. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS, by
J.
M.
Price, G. M.,
$500 oo
EASTON.
Easton Lodge, No. 45, by
J.
M.
Price, G. M.,
10 oo
HIAWATHA.
Hiawatha Lodge, No.
35.
by
J.
M.
Price, G. M.,
10 oo
LAWRENCE.
Lawrence Lodge, No.
6,
by
J.
M.
Price, G. M.,
78 oo
LEAVENWORTH.
Leavenworth Lodge, No.
2,
by
J.
M.
Price, G. M.,
120 oo
MOUNT PLEASANT.
Mount
Pleasant Lodge, No. 58, by
J.
M.
Price, G. M..
10 oo
87
OSAGE MISSION.
Mission Lodge, No. 92, by
J.
M.
Price, G. M.,
900
22 50
TROY.
Troy Lodge, No.
55,
by
J.
M.
Price, G. M.,
.
$759 50
STATE OF NEBRASKA.
FREMONT.
Fremont Lodge, No.
15,
by
W. H. Munger,
Sec'y,-
$21 90
200 oo
255 oo
OMAHA:
Capital Lodge, No. 3, by M. Dunham, D. D. G. M., Capital Lodge, No. 3, by M. Dunham, D. D. G. M.,
.
O'FALLON'S STATION.
James Egan, Capt. 2nd Cavalry, U.
S. A.,
by H.
P. Deuel, P. G.
M.
204 oo
$680 90
STATE OF NEVADA.
CARSON
Carson Lodge No.
I,
CITY.
..
by
J. J.
Linn,
Add premium on
Lodge No.
gold,
$300 oo 33 oo
333 oo
VIRGINIA CITY.
Virginia
3,
Add premium
by J. C. Currie, on gold,
W.
M.,
^.
200 oo
22 oo
222 oo
$555 oo
STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
I
MORNING
/\','s/i/7 ,-//,
!
That Five Thousand Dollars, in coin, of the funds of this Grand Lodge, now in the hands of the Trustees of the Reserve Fund, be donated and immediately forwarded to the Grand Master of Masons in Illinois, in
aid of the sufferers by the late conflagration in Chicago. it was unanimously adopted by the Grand Lodge.
And
box and
has
also
Resolved, That, as a further evidence of our practical sympathy, the of Masonic Charity be placed upon the altar, at 2 o'clock this afternoon, that the Krethern be requested to cast their offerings therein, as God blessed and favored them and that the money thus contributed be
;
transmitted by our Grand Master, without delay, to the Grand Master of Illinois, to be disbursed according to his own judgment, for the relief of
destitute
Masons and
their families.
Which
resolution
was adopted.
AFTERNOON
This being the hour appointed at the morning session, the contribution box was placed upon the altar, and the sum of One Thousand and Five Dollars, in coin, was found to have been contributed by members of the
Grand Lodge,
by
Pratt, G.
$6,800 oo
ALLEGHANY.
Forest Lodge, No. 66, by A. G. Abell, Gr. Sec'y,
55 50
MILLVILLE.
Northern Light Lodge, No. 190, by A. G. Abell, Gr.
Sec'y,
48 35
SACRAMENTO.
Craft employed by the Central Pacific Railroad, of California, by Bro. A. Egl,
39 oo
3
Add premium on
gold,
90
42 90
SAN FRANCISCO.
Golden Gate Lodge, No. 30, by Henry Blythe, Add premium on gold,
Rose Bar Lodge, No.
W.
M.,
-
222 10
24 43
246 53
SMARTSVILLE.
89,
by A. G. Abell, Gr.
Sec'y,
___..
112 oo
STOCKTON.
Fred. E. Lux,
30 oo
J.
S.
Greenwood, E.
150 oo
16 50
Add premium on
gold,
166 50
$7,5Oi 78
STATE OP OREGON.
BAKER
Baker Lodge, No.
47,
CITY.
Sec'y,
by
J.
W. Wisdom,
$100 oo
$100 oo
COLORADO TERRITORY.
GEORGETOWN.
Washington Lodge, No.
12,
by
J.
A. Burdick,
W.
M.,
$42 oo $42 oo
89
IDAHO TERRITORY.
IDAHO
Idaho R. A.
C.,
CITY.
$100 oo
II oo
by
ij.
W. Brown,
gold,
Sec'y,
Add premium on
in
$ni
oo
oo
DACOTAH TERRITORY.
YANKTON.
St.
$60 50
$60 50
UTAH TERRITORY.
SALT LAKE CITY.
Craft of Salt
Lake
City,
by A.
S.
Gould,
...$230 oo
..$230 oo
NEW
Total amount received from
MEXICO.
ELIZABETHTOWN.
Kit Carson Lodge, No. 326, by G. Frank Gouley, Gr. Sec'y of Mo., $100 oo
New
Mexico,
$100 oo
FOREIGN DONATIONS.
DOMINION OP CANADA.
(Jurisdiction of the
Grand Lodge
of A. F.
&
_
A. Masons of Canada.)
Add premium on
gold,
.$2,000 oo 216 78
2,21678
KINGSTON.
W.
St.
G. Barttll,
'.
4 oo
TORONTO.
Andrew's Lodge, No. 16, by A. N. Boswell, Gr. Add premium on gold,
Sec'y,-
loo oo
n
Sec'y,
QO--III oo
King Solomon's Lodge, No. 22, by A. N. Boswell, Gr. Add premium on gold,
Ionic Lodge, No. 25, by A. N. Boswell, Gr. Sec'y,
loo oo
n
n
oo
oo
.MI oo
100 oo
Add premium on
10
gold,
in
oo
90
-.$ 100 oo II oo
100 oo
in
in in in
oo oo oo
Add premium on
Wilson Lodge, No.
86,
gold,
n
n n
oo
oo
by A. N. Boswell, Gr. Sec'y, Add premium on gold, Stephenson Lodge, No. 218, by A. N. Boswell, Gr. Add premium on gold,
too oo
_
Sec'y,
TOO oo
oo
oo
WELLINGTON
Add premium on
Contributed by Speed
gold,
"
"
DISTRICT.
754 oo 82 94
836 94
Ont.
"
Alma
Irvine
St.
Gait,
"
203,
" "
Elora,
Albans
New Dominion
Harris
New Hamburg,
Orangeville.
216,
WILSON DISTRICT.
Craft of Wilson District, by P. J. Brown, D. D. G. M.,
143 75
-.
-.
$3,978 47
(Jurisdiction of the
F.
&
A. M.)
DUNHAM.
Prevost Lodge, No.
Sec'y,
40 oo
5
57
45 57
FRELIGSBURG.
Freligsburg Lodge, No. 22, by John H. Isaacson, Gr. Sec'y,
30 oo
4 18
Add premium on
Hoyle Lodge, No.
gold,
34 18
LACOLE.
by John H. Isaacson, Gr. Add premium on gold,
9,
Sec'y,
20 oo
2 78
22 78
MONTREAL.
St.
George Lodge, No. 6, by John H. Graham, G. M., Add premium on gold, Zetland Lodge, No. 7, by Jno. H. Graham, G. M., Add premium on gold,
Kilvvinning Lodge, No. 13, by John
100 oo
II
oo oo
in
oo
oo
100 oo
II
in
H. Graham, G. M.,._
Sec'y,--
150 oo
16 50 50 oo 6 97
Add premium on
Victoria Lodge, No. 17,
gold,
166 50
Add premium on
56 97
9!
QUEBEC
Albion Lodge, No.
St.
CITY.
---$ 50 oo
5 50 50 oo 6 96
by John H. Graham, G. M., Add premium on gold, Andrew Lodge, No. 5, by John H. Isaacson, Gr. Add premium on gold,
o,
55 50
Sec'y,
56 96
ST.
Nelson Lodge, No.
3,
ARM AND
STATION.
Sec'y,
10 oo
i
Add premium on
40
40
..$671 86
NEW FOUNDLAND.
ST.
JOHNS.
$ 220 50
80 oo
10 89 144 60
15 90
Tasker Lodge, No. 454, by C. A. & R. Society, St. John's Lodge, No. 559, by C. S. Pincent,.. Add premium on gold,. Avalin Lodge, No. 776, by G. A. Hutchins, W. M.,.. Add premium on gold,
Total amount received from
90 89
160 50
New
Foundland,
$471 89
$5,122 22
CENTRAL AMERICA.
ISTHMUS OF PANAMA.
Manzanillo Lodge, No. 25, and sojourning Brethern, per M. Jno. H. Anthon, of N. Y., Isthmus Lodge, No. 98, by M. W. J. W. Simonds, N. Y.,
Total amount received from Central America,
W.
$259 85 325 oo $584 85
ENGLAND.
DERBYSHIRE.
Craft of
74, 2s.,
$394 63
$394 63
BRITISH INDIA
BOMBAY.
Master of Cyrus Lodge, Bombay, by B. F. Farnum, U.
at
S.
Consul
_.-
$26 65 $26 65
92
RECAPITULATION.
Maine,
$
_.
New
Hampshire,
Island,
450 oo 200 oo
Massachusetts,
7A
2 71
Rhode
100 oo
2,387 12 18,636 28
4.441
Connecticut,
New New
York,
Jersey,
20
Pennsylvania,
9,607 15
'
Maryland,
Virginia,
District of Columbia,
_
86 50 117 oo
3,022 30
South Carolina,
Louisiana,
25 oo
Ohio,
Indiana,
Illinois,
.-
400 oo 699 oo
1,069
15 ,897 85
Kentucky,
Michigan,
Minnesota,
5,729 47
26 25
75 oo
_. >
1
Iowa,
Missouri,
,699 50
i>45O oo
Kansas,
Nebraska,
Nevada,
California,
100 oo
in
42 oo oo
New
Mexico,
60 50 230 oo 100 oo
5> I2 2
_
Dominion of Canada,
Central America,
22
584 85
England,
British India,
394 63 26 65
in
Interest
on Deposits
"
Bank,
all
844 14
sources,
$90,634 50
$82,244 92
844 14
7>545 44
$90,634 50
93
Date.
To whom
paid, and on
I,
what account.
No. Voucher.
Amt.
Oct. 16
21
23 24
do app. No. 182, Geo. R. McClellan, for relief of app. No. 19, C. J. Franks, for relief of app. Nos. 16 and 20,
do
A A A A A A
!,_.$
2,-.
500 800
10 oo
16 oo
3,..
4,..
5,..
6,..
5000 5000
$139 oo
[NOTE. The above is an account of the money drawn from the Treasury and disbursed by order of the Board. GEO. K. HAZLITT, Sec'y.]
Oct. 24
do do do do do do do do
do
C.
J.
app. No.
6,
B B B B B B B B B
_B
i,..$ioo oo 10 oo 2,..
3,..
275
5
4,..
5,..
oo
6,..
7,..
8,._
2000 500
600
1200
9,..
800
5
io,__
oo oo
oo
__Bii,..
300
8
do
A
E.
do
J. Hill,
Expense
B B B B B B
__B
12, ..
13,..
14,..
15,..
600
5
800
25 oo
3
16...
17,.. 18,.-
oo
do
700
10 oo
15 75 25 oo
M.
M's.
299,
21,..
94
Date.
Oct. 24.
J.
To whom paid, and on what account. Morison, for Relief of a Sick Brother, _.
No. Voucher.
Amt.
C.
H. Brenan,
"
do
82,
A
E.
do
J. Hill,
app. No.
Expense
acc't. Incidental,
B B B B B B B
22,..$
23,.. 24,..
25, ..
4 45 39 43
19 58
500
7
26,.. 27,..
28,.
.
oo
oo
500
7
$376 96
[NOTE. The above is the account of the disbursement E. J. HILL, Acting Superintendent, Oct. 24th, 1871.]
of
money by
Bro.
M.
M's.
97,
->
!,--$
2,..
500
n
5
oo
3,..
2 90
4,.-
66 50
65
12 50
5
W. Congdon,
No. 44,.
5,--
J.
Morison, Expense
acc't, advertising,
6,..
7,-8,.. 9,--
26
M. M's. Widow, app. No. 93, H. F. Holcomb, for Relief of app. No. 63,.!* C. H. Brenan, Labor acc't, services, H. F. Holcomb, Labor acc't, services, A Brother, app. No. 104,. M. M's Widow, app. No. 108, .....: E. J. Hill, for Relief of app. No. 21, " C. H. Brenan, app. No. 75, A Brother, app. No. 94, W. H. Davenport, for Relief of app, No. 52,
E. Ronayne,
Culver, Page
oo
oo
5000
25 oo
15
io,__
..II...
12, ..
oo
10 oo
9 70
13,-14.--
300
45 oo 2 oo
2
15,-i6.._
27
28
17,-18,-.
oo oo oo oo
Hoyne, Expense A Brother, app. No. 92, Geo. W. Scott, for app. No. 177,
J.
&
acc't, Stationery,
2 60
5
19,--
20,-21, ..
27 oo
5
A
30
Brother, app. No. 179,.. F. A. Feder, for Relief of app. No. 211,
J.
J.
I.
22, ..
16 oo
3
23,..
24, ..
W.
Sterns
&
McLarren,
No. 225
-.25,..
26, ..
60 25 4 oo
i
Twine,
oo
27,.. 28,..
66 50 6 oo
i
do
"
-...29,--
oo
95
No. Voucher. Ami. To whom paid, and on what account. T. H. Agnew, Expense acc't, Locks, Keys, &c., 30,..$ 3 oo R. H. Mason, Mdse., Stoves, 31, .. 382 oo C. H. Brenan, for Relief of app. No. 195, 32,.. 9 50
Noble
&
"
Little,
33,.34,.-
500
5000 2500
A. Weise,
Nov.
35,-app. No. 135, 27 60 Morison, Supt., Mdse., cash expended for supplies, 36, ._ 37,.. 475 oo Field, Leiter&Co., Mdse., Dry Goods, . C. Johnstone, for Relief of app. No. 85, 38,.. 25 oo
H. F. Holcomb,
J.
H. F. Holcomb,
Richards
"
39,--
500
25 oo
25 oo
&
-..40,-. 427 65
41,--
Geo. B. Carpenter, for Relief of app. No. 285 " do app. No. 286, do app. No. 287,
2
42,-.
43,-44,-45,--
2500
20 oo
C.
H. Brenan.
J.
E.
Hill,
2000
65 oo 123 oo
15
Norton
&
46,..
G. S. Richardson, Mdse., Boots and Shoes, E. J. Hill, for Relief of app. No. 299,
J.
47,--48,-.
oo
E. Pettibone, Labor
"
"
acc't,
Teaming,
"
49,-50,..
12 oo
12 oo
A. H. Small, Labor
acc't, services,.-
.-.
51,..
52,.
.
800
18 oo
Morison,
_
53,-54,--
H. Duvall,
3
23 10 23 10
8
Culver, Page
I.
& Hoyne, Expense, Stationery, W. Congdon, for Relief of app. No. 97,
--55,..
56,..
15
E. J. Hill, Mdse., Stove, A. H. Small, Labor acc't, E. J. Hill, for Relief of app. No. 311 " D. C. Cregier, app. No. 59,
Field, Leiter
57,..
58,-.
4 75 15 oo
24 oo 16 15
7
-59,--
60,..
50
&
Co., Mdse..
Dry Goods,.
6i,__ 445 13
62, ..
John Sutton, for Relief of app. No. 253, D. C. Cregier, app. No. 155, G. S. Richardson & Co., Mdse., Boots and Shoes
7
J.
J. 8
25 oo
-63,--
48 50
117 oo
64,..
V. Farwell
& Co., Mdse., Dry Goods, W. Stearns & Sons, Mdse., Groceries,
63 58
5 25 27 18
..67,.. 256 90
.68,..
.-6g,._
.70,..
71,--72,..
IOR.
I.
H. Mason, Mdse.,
Stoves,
13
No. 355 Bonsfield &Poole, Mdse., Wooden Ware, Field, Leiter & Co., Mdse., Dry Goods..
for relief of app.
W. Congdon,
501 oo 20 oo
51 58
-73,--
46 26
96
Date.
To whom
J.
paid,
No. Voucher.
74,- -$
Amt.
Nov.
13.
V. Farwell
&
Dry Goods
14
75,-76,-77,--
48 96 35 oo
65 oo
Norton
&
15
Mdse., Fuel, C. Robinson, for relief of app. No. 314, G. S. Richardson & Co.. Mdse., Boots and Shoes,
Little,
Reno &
Clement, Morton
Field, Leiter
J.
&
8o,_. 244 50
8i_. 164 10 Morison, Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies,82,._ 102 69
Co., Mdse.,
&
Dry Goods,
17
Reno &
J.
83,.
W.
Stearns
&
84, _.
9 oo 48 oo
59 90 183 68
25 oo
18
-.85,..
.86,..
Colby & Werts, Mdse., Furniture, C. J. Franks, for relief of app. No. 394,
87..
88, .
. .
W. W.
20
J.
Richards
&
89,.
130 05 128 33
30 25 80 50 343 oo
8
Morison, Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies, 90, .. G. S. Richardson & Co., Mdse., Boots and Shoes, 91,--
92,.
Wm.
23
Gough,
-.93,..
-94,--
oo
8 oo
95,-- 343 75
24
J.
25
41 50 98, .. Morison, Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies, .-^9,. . 112 20 100,.. 118 40 J. V. Farwell & Co., Mdse., Dry Goods, 22 co D. H. Kilmore, for relief of app. No. 419, 101,..
W. M. Egan, Treas., for a protested draft J. W. Stearns & Sons, Mdse., Groceries, Richards & Gooch, Mdse., Groceries,..
returned,. .96,..
51 56
---97,_.
78 04
W. W.
27 G.
S.
W.
28
Strong, Mdse., Furniture, Richardson & Co., Mdse., Boots and Shoes, H. Sampson, for relief of app. No. 173,
102,
. .
107 25
51 50
103,.
104,..
10 oo
52 50 10 oo 65 oo
Richards
Wm.
&
_IO5,._ .106,..
107,.
-
29
108,.. 212 60
...-log,..
W.
Stearns
&
82 56
15 oo
no,..
Services "
"
"
..in,.. 245 oo
112, _.
Wm.
J.
Peters,
Labor
"
Morison,
acct., "
6000
100 oo
-113,..
114,--
W.H.Davenport"
Jno. P. Ferns,
"
"
-.115,..
7800 5200
1200
H. Duvall,
Dec.
i
"
n6,__ 100 oo
117,--
J.
97
Date.
To whom
paid,
No. Voucher.
Amt.
Dec.
...n8,..$i5O oo
Dry Goods,
iiQi-120,..
W. W.
4
6
7
554 50 118 95
48 90 10 30
73 64
G. S. Richardson & Co., Mdse., Boots and Shoes, A. V. Morton, Mdse., Dry Goods,
121,..
122, ..
Colby
J.
&
123,-.
124, .. 125, __
14 67 45 50
105 60
V. Farwell
&
Co., Mdse.,
Dry Goods,
9
II
W. W. Strong, Mdse., Furniture, G. S. Richardson & Co., Mdse., Boots and Shoes,
K. M. Kossar,
for relief of app.
126,..
127,..
128, ..
34 50 30 oo
70 50 72 oo
28 oo
13
No. 304,
.
Reno &
H.
14
Little,
Mdse., Fuel,
129,..
130,.
_
John L. Davies
J.
Clement, Morton
Field, Leiter
131,--
132,.- 895 75
15
Morison. Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies, 133,-. 117 70 & Co., Mdse., Dry Goods, 134.-- 134 92 Norton & Co., Mdse., Flour, ..135,.. 91 oo 16 20 136,-John E. Pettibone, Mdse., Paper Bags,
W. W.
19
J.
Friedman,
_I37,._
138,.
_
105 60
25 oo
20
139,-- 218 30
140.
. .
141,--
50 25 19 oo
15 oo
Magee,
No. 130,
..142,..
143,-I44i--
Field, Leiter
&
Co., Mdse.,
Dry Goods
acct., Printing,
Mead &
74 78 86 85
Rand, McNally
22
&
Co.,
Expense
145,--
69 25
8
146,.- 340 25
Wm.
Gough,
No.
153,
-147,..
148, __
oo
A. L. Hale
23
&
513 10
W. W.
J.
27 28
Strong, Mdse., Furniture, I49-- 63 85 Morison, Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies, 150... 102 90 W. H. Sampson, for relief of app. No. 173, 10 oo 151,--
John L. Davies
Pick
&
152,..
153,--
28 oo 14 oo 10 oo 78 oo
78 oo
29
30
W. W. H.
&
-.i54,-_
155,--
Davenport, Labor
"
acct., Services,
Wm.
J.
Peters,
"
-.156,..
"
"
Jno. P. Ferns,
157,-"
"
5200
100 oo
Morison,
.158,..
H. Duvall,
Richards
-.159,..
loo oo
53 59
&
-.
.160,..
161,..
W. W.
1 1
60 75
98
Date.
To whom
D/_R. Dyche
S.
paid,
No. Voucher.
Amt.
5
1872.
Jan.
&
No. 456,
.162,.,
oo
H. Lasher,
No. 418,
163,-164,.165,..
20 oo
19 44
Colby
3
& Wirts, Mdse., Furniture, G. S. Richardson & Co., Mdse., Boots and Shoes,
Norton
Heath
4 6 9
46 50 .166,.. 104 oo
167,..
168,
_ .
10 50
23 oo
5
Wm.
No. 355,
169, ..
170,-.
oo
R. H. Mason, Mdse., Stoves, E. J. Hill, for relief of app. No. 517, John Lyons, for relief of app. No. 500,
140 oo
8
171,-172,-i?3,--
oo
H.
29 50 59 10
Mead &
Norton
J.
Higgins, Mdse., Groceries,.. Field, Leiter & Co., Mdse., Dry Goods,
174,-i?5,--
62 60
518 58
13 oo
&
176,.-
10
Morison, Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies, I77, r _ Soper, Brainard & Co., for relief of app. No. 500,, -178,.^
of app. No.
i,
. .
36 23 30 oo
13 oo
179,-i8o,_
_
ii
38 60
25 oo
i8i.__
182,.
-
13
Noble
&
25 oo
Norton, Cole
15
& Co.,
Mdse., Flour,.
183,-. 184,..
185. ..
32 50
96 85 15 oo
Morison,
Labor acct,
" "
"
H. Duvall,
Services, "
"
186,__
187,-.
188,..
---
W.H.Davenport,
Wm.
16 18
Peters,
-189,..
190...
"
"
"
No. 380,
191,-192,.-
n
15
oo
19
E. B. Ives, for relief of app. No. 540, Reno & Little, for relief of app. No. 335,
Hall's S.
20
22 23
&
oo 25 oo 193,-194,- . 133 oo
195,--
W. W.
Strong, Mdse., Furniture,..Geo. R. McClellan, for relief of app. No. 499, Jos. Magee, for relief of app. No. 130,
196,-197,--
58 65 30 oo *5 oo
Norton, Cole
J.
&
198,--
26 oo
24
25
Morison, Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies, 199,-- 118 36 8 oo E. E. Law, for relief of app. No. 528, 200, - -
Noble
&
No.
113,
201,..
202,.
_
Richards
26
&
43 50 61 08
48 32 10 oo
203, ..
W. H. Sampson &
No.
173, --204,..
99
Date.
To whom
paid,
No. Voucher.
Amt.
8
Jan. 30
No. 153,
205,..$
oo
31
Morison,Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies,. 206,.T. M. Vancourt, for relief of app. No. 545, 207,.-
19 65
H.
Phillips,
Mdse., Groceries,
208, .
30 43 63 08
53 34 56 oo
Field, Leiter
&
Co., Mdse.,
Dry Goods,
209, ..
John L. Davies
Feb.
I
&
210,..
211,.- 259 34
212,.
" " "
.
Morison,
Labor
"
"
acct., Services,.
213,.-
H. Duvall,
"
"
"
214,..
215,..
W.H.Davenport,
Wm.
J. P.
"
Peters,
216,..
" "
Ferns,
"
2
3
J.
W.
Stearns
&
Cleveland Lodge, No. 211, Expense Norton, Cole & Co., Mdse., Flour,
J.
W. W.
6
Morison, Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies, 221, .. 222, .. Strong, Mdse., Furniture, G. S. Richardson & Co., Mdse., Boots and Shoes, ..223,.-
97 50 78 60 30 95
41 75
32 oo
Snyder
7
&
224,..
225,..
10
John Buckley, Mdse., Stove, C. H. Harrison, for relief of app. No. 565, Clement, Morton & Co., Mdse., Clothing, T. M. Fox, for relief of app. No. 473, Wm. Peters, for relief of app, No. 414,
Norton, Cole
226,..
227,.
.
83 33 18 oo
2O oo
97 50
25 oo 25 oo
228...
229,.
. .
230,.
&
231, ..
26 oo
W. W.
14
15
J.
...232,.233, .
John D. Davies
Morison,
& Co.,
"
Mdse., Groceries,
acc't, Services,
46 05 56 oo
Labor
..234,.. 235,..
236, .237,...
H. Duvall,
W.H.Davenport,
Wm.
John
17
Peters,
P. Ferns,
238,.. 239,..
240,.-
20
Strong, Mdse., Furniture, E. A. Walkup, for relief of app. No. 437, Harlwell Bros., Mdse., Fuel,
W. W.
241,.. 942 oo
242, ..
A. L. Hale
J.
21
& Bro., Mdse., Furniture, Morison, Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies, Field, Leiter & Co., Mdse., Dry Goods, G. Krischton, for relief of app. No. 355,
Richards
162 20
243,.
96 50
244,.
396 64 35 oo 245, ..
.
.
22
& Gooch, Mdse., Groceries, Norton, Cole & Co., Mdse., Flour,
Magee,
for relief of app.
246,.
-
91 03
247. .
248,
3250
15
23
Jos.
No.
130,
. .
oo
Date.
To whom
paid,
No. Voucher.
Amt.
Feb. 23
H.
249,. -$151 13
250, ..
251, ..
24
28
Mead & Higgins, Mdse., Groceries. Clement, Morton & Co., Mdse., Clothing, Wm. Gough, for relief of app. No. 153,
140 45
6900
8
252, .. 253, ..
oo
W. W.
17 55
Norton, Cole & Co., Mdse., Flour, W. H. Sampson, for relief of app. No.
254,..
173,
255, .
33 oo 10 oo 9 oo
83 15
29
D. P. Wilson, for
J. J.
relief
256,..
Mar.
Morison, Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies, 257,.. Labor acc't, Services, Morison, 258, ..
"
5000
50 oo
H. Duvall,
"
259,..
W.H.Davenport,
"
"
"
'
260,-.
3900
18 oo
Wm.
John
2
Peters,
P. Ferns,
261,..
"
bill,
"
acc't,
262,__
263, .
_
2600
Jennings, Expense
Gas
639
18 60
W. W. Strong,
J.
Mdse., Furniture,
264,.-
4
6
7
Dr. Powell, Medical Services, for app. No. 167, Morison, for relief of app. No. 414,--
265, .. 266,..
267, ..
30 oo 25 oo
25 oo
Mary Kruse,
No. 602,.
9
II
Snyder & Lee, Expense acc't, Office rent, Norton, Cole & Co., Mdse., Flour, D. A. Cashman, Expense acc't, Printing,
T. M. Fox, for
relief of app.
268,..
269, .
.
83 33
74 25
32 50
25 oo
270, ..
271, ..
No. 473,
12
John L. Davies
&
L..2J2,-.
274, ..
56 oo
G. S. Richardson
&
W. W.
13
J.
39 50 17 oo
5000
20 oo
15 oo
14
Ann
15 16
No. 572, E. B. Ives, for relief of app. No. 540, ..C. Toops, for relief of app. No. 525,
Wilson, for
relief of app.
...277,..
-278, ..
Norton, Cole & Co., Mdse., Flour, Richards & Gooch, Mdse., Groceries,
J.
279,.280, ..
16 50 26 75
59 57
Morison,
Labor
"
" "
acc't, Services,
281, ..
H. Duvall,
"
282,..
W.H.Davenport,
John
P. Ferns,
"
"
283,.. 284,..
285,.. 286,..
287, __
W. W.
29 50
12 50
20
Dr. C. F. Hart, Medical Services, for app. No. i67,.288,-M. Spaulding, for relief of app. No. 616, 289,.. " " S. H. Lasher, 418, 290,..
25 oo
2000
12 50
John
21
P. Ferns,
"
"
418,
--
291,..
Collins
&
292,.. 197 85
IOI
Date.
To whom
paid, and on
what account.
No. Voucher.
Mar. 22
23
Gough, for relief of app. No. 153, Hartwell Bros., Mdse., Fuel,
J.
Wm.
293,..
Ami 8 oo
.
294, .. 461 oo Morison, Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies, 295,.. 77 91 H. Phillips, Mdse., Groceries, 296,.. 104 52
Mead &
M.
28
297, .
240 44
1
Field, Leiter
&
Co., Mdse.,
Dry Goods,
No. 600,
298, . . 2 99.--
39 42
25 oo 22 58
W. H.
29
30
Davenport, Labor
acc't, Services,
300,--
K. Dalton, for relief of app. No. 508, 301, ._ W. H. Sampson & Co., for relief of app. No. 173,. .302,-. Dr. G. G. Goll, Medical services, for app. No. 437,_-3O3,.304,... Jos. Magee, for relief of app. No. 130,
J.
30 oo 10 oo 42 65 15 oo
50 oo
Morison,
Ferns,
Labor
"
acc't. Services,
305,
H. Duvall,
J. P.
"
"
306,..
"
307,-" "
5000 2600
12
J.J.French,
Apl.
I
"
308,.309,.310, ..
oo
a
5
Jamieson & Morse, Expense acc't, Printing, Norton, Cole & Co., Mdse., Flour,
Pick
S.
26 50
&
311,--
20 25 9 oo
15
D. Childs, Jr., & Co., Expense acc't, Seal, 312,.. Snyder & Lee, Expense acc't, Office rent, --313,.J. Morison, Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies, 314,.H. Horner, for relief of app. No. 77, 3*5, -J.
oo
83 33
78 30 4 10
9 10
IT
Morison, Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies, 316,.. R. H. Mason, Mdse., Stoves, 317,-Field, Leiter
93 90
&
Co., Mdse.,
Dry Goods,
318,-.319,-.
no
71
52 50 10
Mead &
H.
13
15
66 91
..320,-.
321,.322,.-
40
W. W.
J.
18 95
Morison,
Labor
" "
acc't, Services,
H. Duvall,
J.J.French,
Jno. P. Ferns,
17
"
"
"
..323,.324,--
"
"
"
"
-.
325.-326,-.
-327,-
Norton, Cole & Co., Mdse., Flour, E. B. Ives, for relief of app. No. 540,
G.
oo
M. Holden,
"
"
540,
328,.1
4 80
76 oo
55 90 25 oo
19
J.
22
W. W.
C. J. F. H.
J. J.
23
33 T i-332,-333i-334>--
Holcomb, Mdse., Stove, French, for relief of app. No. 630, Hartwell Bros., Mdse., Fuel,
160,
1900
20 oo
141
5
25
100 oo
Date.
To whom
paid,
No. Voucher.
Amt.
Apl. 25
W. H. Sampson &
H. Dufour,
J.
30
Co., for relief of app. No. 173, ..336,.-$ 25 oo " " 10 oo 153, ..337,-acc't, Services,
,
Morison,
Labor
"
338,.-
H. Duvall,
J.J.French,
Jno. P. Ferns,
"
" "
"
"
.--339,..
5000 5000
39
"
"
34<V-..341,.-
"
2600
May
6
7 8
T5 34?,-John G. Hafner, for relief of app. No. 106, " " I. W. 2500 343,-371, Congdon, 20 oo G. W. Gillett, Expense acc't, Hauling, 344, - . W. M. Egan, Treas., Mdse., Dry Goods, purchased 345, ..1000 oo by J. H. Anthon, G. M., N. Y., 30 oo 346,-J. E. Otis, for relief of app. No. 440, 347,-27 20 Cobb, Andrews & Co., for relief of app. No. 31,
9
ii
Collins
&
348, .
93 80
36 5 22 50
19 50
5
Norton, Cole
J.
J.
&
349,--
13
14
15
Wright, for relief of Charity acc't, E. Cleveland, for relief of app. No. 506,
Morison, Labor
"
"
acc't, Services,
35O,.351,-352,--
J.
H. Duvall,
Jno. P. Ferns,
"
"
" "
353,-354,--
5000 2600
i-9
5
16
18
Dr. G. G. Goll, Medical Services, sundry app., Stanton & Co., Mdse., Groceries,
J. J. C.
355,-356,.-
Morison, Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies, 357,. _ D. Whitney, for relief of app. No. 636, _..i__358,..
S.
46 87 80 26
50 oo 37 25
72 45
15 oo
G.
21
Richardson
&
W. W.
Strong, Mdse., Furniture, _ Norton, Cole & Co., Mdse, Flour, A. H. Powers, for attendance on app. No. 630,
361,-362,.
_
15 oo
22
23
for funeral expense app. No. 153, 363,-.. Morison, Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies, 364,- B. G. Hopkins & Co., Mdse., Clothing, ,.365,..
James Wright,
J.
58 70 38 35
35 oo
Pick
&
.-366,..
367,-368, ..
10 oo
72 50
I.
W.
6 oo
24
25
M. Bookbinder, Mdse., Crockery, 15 oo .369,.. W. M. Egan, Treas., for relief of app. No. 637, 370,.. 114 75 W. M. Egan, J. H. Miles and R. H. Foss, app. No.
638, Relief Com., R. A. Masons,
37V372,--
28
H. Dufour,
Snyder
No.
153,
94 8 5 10 oo
166 66
3
5
29 30
& Lee, Expense acc't, Office rent, Geo. Merrill, for relief of app. No. 173,
Morison,
373,-374,-375,-376,-377,--
oo
J.
Labor
" "
acc't, Services,
H. Duvall,
Jno. P. Ferns,
"
"
"
"
5000 2800
103
Date.
May 31
To whom paid, and on what account. M. A. Thayer, for relief of app. No.
Hartwell Bros., Mdse., Fuel, Norton, Cole & Co., Mdse., Flour,
No. Voucher.
639,
Amt. 378,..$ 50 oo
379,-380,..
5
50
8 50
Jno. P. Ferns, for relief of Charity acc't, Watson Bros., for relief of app. No. 77,
J.
381,-382,..
35 oo
3 75
Morison, Supt., Mdse., Cash expended for supplies, 383, .. Dr. G. G. Goll, Medical attendance, app. No. 77, 384,- .
J. J.
13 80
26 25
9 75 35 oo 9 oo
18 oo
385,.386,..
387,-388, ..
June 20
24
3 389,-Dallas City Lodge, No. 235, part of Surplus ret'd,.-39O,__ 25 H. Duvall, for relief of app. No. 631,.391,.. 146 M. M.'s Daughter, app. No. 640, 25 392,--
oo
oo
30 oo
393?-394, . .
2 75
Morison,
Labor
"
acc't, Services,
'
80 oo
H. Duvall,
J.
"
:__.
"
...395,..
-396,-
8000
39 oo 6 55
12 03 100 oo
25
Morison, 641, Stanton & Co., Mdse., Groceries, J. Morison, Labor acc't, Extra Services,
397,---
398, ..
399)-400,
.
642,
W. Congdon,
No. 371,
643,
644,
401,-.402,.403,-404, .
S.
27 28
"
"
50 oo 50 oo 28 oo 29 75 24 20
100 oo
Collins
&
29
July
2
Jno. P. Ferns, Labor acc't, Extra Services, M. M.'s Widow, app. No. 312,
P.
405, ..
406,. .
24
25 oo 407,. . Expense acc't, Gas bill,. 4 08 D. A. Cashman, Expense acc't, Printing, 10 oo 408,.. H. Duvall, Expense acc't, Cash p'd for sundry items. 409,. . 22 61 H. Duvall, Labor acc't, Services. 410... 100 oo " " H. Duvall, Extra Services, 411,-- 20000
Gas L. and C.
Co.,
Jos.
Warren Lodge, Mass., prop'n of surplus, ret'd,-4i2,.. 124 93 " " United Brethren " .413,.. 57 50
"
.
.414,.. 109 14 26744 Lodge, No. 8, N.Y.,prop'nsurplusret'd.4i5,. " " " " " No. 45, .416,.. 162 36 Rising Star " " " " " Merchants No. 709, .417,.. 301 27 '' " " " " Solomon's No. 196, .418, .. 70 oo
Plymouth Holland
Greenwood
Gloversville
"
"
Madison
"
" "
"
"-
"
.419,..
" " "
53 oo
.420,.. 226 50
"
.421,.. 118 oo
104
Date.
To whom
Capital
paid,
No. Voucher.
Amt.
July 24
"
LaFayette Hartford
St.
"
" "
Neb.,prop'n surplus ret'd-422,. .$227 50 " " " 100, Conn., .423,.. 181 oo " " " " 88, .424,.- 181 oo
3,
John's
"
" "
"
Friendship
Stratton
Odell
Chesterfield
Chatsworth
Jerseyville
"
"
Doric
"
"
No. 4, No. 7, No. 408, No. 401, No. 445, No. 539, No. 394, No. 319, No. 161, No. 629, No. 93, No. No.
57,
"
111.,
" "
"
"
.425,..
.426, ..
18100
64 oo 25 oo
35 oo
" "
" "
.427,.
.428,.. .429,..
"
"
"
"
3000
79 13
35 25
.430,.
" "
"
"
" "
.431,--
"
.432,..
"
Virden
.433,..
" "
" "
89 50 60 oo
25 oo
15 oo
"
" " "
" "
"
"
"
u
"
.434,-.
.435, ..
"
.436,.
75 oo 35 oo
95,
-437,--
Tolono
Louisville
"
" "
.438,..
.439,.-
27 75
38 87
"
"
Bunker Hill
Dallas City
No.
"
151,
"
.440,..
37 50
" No. 235, " .441,-25 oo " " " No. 389, .442, .. 79 25 Ashlar Lodge, No. 308, 111., Chicago Lodge Charity -^ Fund, 443,-- 972 oo Apollo Lodge, No. 642, 111., Chicago Lodge Charity Fund, 444,-- 380 oo D. C. Cregier Lodge, No. 643, 111., Chicago Lodge
Kankakee
"
'
445,-- 379
111.,
Chicago Lodge
446,.. 1540 oo
160,
111.,
Chicago Lodge
447,_.n8o oo
422,
111.,
Chicago Lodge
448,-- 276 oo
No. 393,
111.,
Fund,
Cleveland Lodge, No. 211,
ity
j ...450,.- 954 oo Fund, Lodge, No. 508, 111., Chicago Lodge Charity Fund, 451,-- 624 oo Chicago Lodge, No. 437, 111., Chicago Lodge Char-
Home
452,_.iii6oo
111.,
Chicago
Lodge
453, -.1288 oo
M \SONH
HOARD OK RK.UKK.
Date.
July 24
154. .-$450 oo Hesperia Lodge, No. 411, 111., Chicago Lodge Char455,-- 53" ity Fund, Garden City Lodge, No. 141, III., Chicago Lodge.
No. To whom paid, and on what account. Union Park Lodge, No. 610, 111., Chicago Lodge Charity Fund,
Voucher.
Amt.
Charity Fund,
456,.. 1 368 oo
Herder Lodge, No. 669, 111., Chicago Lodge Charity o Fund, 157,-- 133 Blaney Lodge, No. 271, 111., Chicago Lodge Charity Fund, 458,- .1216 oo
.
27
Wm.
B.
Warren
111.,
Chicago
159, -.1408
oo oo
111.,
Fund
111.,
l6r,_.
468 oo
536 oo
Aug. 2
Fund,
W.
8
A. Butters
J.
&
Co.,
Thos.
I
Turner
49 18 880
(XJ
464, _ .odge Charity Fund, Lessing Lodge, No. 557, 111., Chicago Lodge Charity
Fund,.
10
465.--
335 50
8
Norton, Cole
Expense acc't, Oriental Lodge, No. 33, 111., Chicago Lodge Charity
Co.,
&
\bb,-
oo
Fund,
13
467,-- 1758 oo
Wyoming
Chapter, O. K.
S.,
No.
52,
111.,
prop'n surj68,
_ .
plus ret'd,
30 oo
124 92
124 92
5,
N.
V.,
._
2,
N.
470,..
"
John's
"
Shekinah
14
286, N.Y., prop'n surplus ret'd-471,.. " " " No. 219, Pa., .472... " " " No. 246, Pa., .473,..
III.,
124 92
124 80 124 So
Chicago Lodge
474--- 693 oo
674,
111.,
Fund,
acc't, Services,
126 oo
24 oo
French, Labor
17,--
15
Grand Lodge of
New
plus returned to Jurisdictions, 477. ..3404 17 irand Lodge of Pennsylvania, proportion of surplus returned to Jurisdictions, . ^78,__2I5O 40
106
Date.
To whom
paid,
No. Voucher.
Amt.
Grand
turned to Jurisdictions,
481,.- 112 oo
New
returned to Jurisdictions, 482 .. 1080 oo Lodge of California, proportion of surplus returned to Jurisdictions, 483,.. 1874 oo Grand Lodge of Ohio, proportion of surplus returned
to Jurisdictions,
-.484,.. 174 oo
surplus
485,-- 332 oo
surplus re486, .
.
496 oo
114 oo
Grand Lodge
turned to Jurisdictions,
487,.surplus re-
Grand Lodge of
49O,-- 3 02
surplus re-
49*,--
190 oo
100 oo
Grand Lodge of
New
11600
*-7
495,-- 994
re-
496,.
return-
220 oo
.-
497,--
20400
Grand Lodge of
16
turned to Jurisdictions,
Chicago Lodge
-..499,.. 972 oo
500, .
.
acc't, Printing,
oo
107
Date.
Aug. 19
21
To whom paid, and on what account. No. Germania Lodge, No. 182, 111., Chicago Lodge
Charity Fund, Mithra Lodge, No. 410, Fund,
to
111.,
Voucher.
Amt.
.501, .$1320 oo
780 oo
22
of surplus returned
503,--
14600
26
30
31
ity Fund, 504... 415 oo H. Duvall, Labor acc't, Services, . .,505,.- 120 oo H. Duvall, Expense acc't, Cash p'd for sundry items,5o6,.. 4 90 Accordia Lodge, No. 277, 111., Chicago Lodge Charity
Fund,
Discount on Draft on N. Y.,
507, _
Sept. 2
W. M. Egan,
508,..
760 oo 10 oo
509,--
56 96
Board
of
Relief,
Chicago, (Permanent
.510, ..6500
Board,)
Total,
oo
$83,049 63
I08
$83,089 06
W. M. Egan,
Treas.,
$83,089 06
$83,089 06 1.355 T 4
$84,444 20
DISBURSEMENTS.
Sundries for applicants,
Groceries,
(rent,
doctor
bills, etc.,)
$ 5,748 39
4.043 16
5,994 9 2,913
3
Wooden Ware,
etc.,
etc.,
etc.,
692 40
2,727 15
etc.,
-
Fuel,
Furniture, Crockery,
2,321 96
Labor,
3,517 78
Expense, (Incidental.)
Advertising,
286 59
133 14 238 80
Postage Stamps,
46 19
109
514 65
51
Seymour,
to
I.
O. O.
K.,
1
56 25 oo.
D. C. Cregier,
56 96 25,412 oo
21,825 89
6,500 oo
for printing
this Report, sending it to the donors, and expenses of Grand Masters invited to audit these
accounts.
is
the above,
]
to
be turned over
Board of
Relief,
.394 57
$84,444 2O
RECAPITULATION.
Total amount Cash received,
"
83,089 06
7,545 44
Goods donated,
$30,631 37
25 412 oo 21,825 89
Surplus returned,
given to Chicago Masonic
Relief,
Board of
6,500 oo
i
"
and Stationery,
etc.,
4,870 67
Balance
left
with
Report, and
1,394 57
$90,634 50
$90,634 50
TREASURER'S REPORT.
Total amount received of D. C. Cregier,
Pres't, in
$81,662 62
drafts,-
received as
premium on gold
582 30
844 14
$83,08906
$83,089 06
Total amount of checks paid, drawn by the President, and attested by the Secretary,
To
I call
Bank, of
New
York.
Treasurer.
CHICAGO, Sept.
igth,
1872.
NEW
W. M. EGAN,
Sir
:
YORK, Dec.
is
12, 1871.
Your
is
received.
It
allow interest on deposits, but in consideration of the circumstances connected with your fund, we will allow you three per cent, on your balance, interest
to
commence December
15.
I.
SENEY,
(Signed,)
The
the the
following Tabulated
of
Statement
etc.,
will
show, in
to
detail,
;
distribution
particulars
Supplies,
and
whom
also,
concerning same.
A KEY EXPLAINING THE USE OF THE LETTERS IN THE REMARK COLUMN. A Represents, the applicant received all the aid asked for.
B C
The applicant declined to receive the aid offered. Of the aid asked for, a part only was granted.
Received aid until Received aid from
it
D
E
F
this
Society.
as,
by
was
G The
I.
O. O. F. Relief Committee.
H
I
The applicant also received aid from the Police Relief Committee. The applicant also received aid from the Fireman's Relief Committee. The applicant, or some member of the family, was sick.
The
Denotes death of applicant, subsequent to application. applicant was not burned out, but claimed to be an indirect
sufferer
K
L
by the
Fire.
N When
O
P
be
re-distributed to others
more needy.
Further aid was refused, because investigation showed that the applicant was not a sufferer by the Fire.
The
applicant also received aid from other Relief Societies or mittees than those named above. applicant was found to be unworthy of further aid.
Com-
R The
S
The application was refused, by action of the Full Board. T The application was refused, by application of the Executive Committee. U The applicant was not considered in need of the aid asked for or,
;
the investigation
was not
satisfactory.
The
had no claim upon the Fraternity. or, was unable to prove that he
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Total number of applications received, Total number of applications upon which aid was given,
" "
645
560
"
"
"
"
"
"
refused,
85-645
II.
in full,
-Total number of applications granted in part, Total number of applications granted in part, and further aid refused, because investigation showed that the party could sup-
395 88
port themselves,
54
Total number of applications granted in part, and further aid re-fused because of unworthiness, Total number of applications granted in part, and further aid refused, because information
19
to
be im-.
postors,
85. 645
Total number of applications refused by action of the Full Board,. Total number of applications refused by action of the Executive
37
22
Committee, Total number of applicants who declined to receive the aid offered, Total number refused, for the reason that they were not vouched
for,
n
6
7
I I
or were unable to
show
that they
Fraternity,
Total number refused, because reported " Suspended," Total number refused, because reported "Expelled," Total number refused, because reported " An Impostor,"
IV.
85
Of
M.
Eight were from the daughters of M. M.'s. Two were from the sisters of M. M.'s.
four orphans of a M. M. Fourteen were from sojourning Brethren. One Brother, as soon as able, returned value for the
full
amount
issued to
him, and two Brethren did so in part, that the funds could be again disbursed
to the needy.
135
V.
645
358 202
3,145
of applications from Chicago Lodges, of applications from other than Chicago Lodges,
"
"
of persons represented on applications, of widows and children and female relatives of deceas-
ed M. M.'s represented,
" "
"
224
1.067
"
" "
" "
"
" "
of persons
of persons
whom provisions was issued, whom fuel was issued, to whom clothing was issued, to whom household goods were to whom stoves were issued,..
who
received medical aid,
.-
265
382
issued,
291
172
35
"
" "
"
37 68
46
issued,
64
189
163
fire,
"
"
"
"
Board,
"
"
of applicants who were insured at the time of the of letters written on application account,
291 180
1,013
"
" "
3>726
VI.
At various times fifty-eight of the applicants were reported as being sick medical aid was offered or given in every case. Of this number, seven have died since the application was made, four of whom were buried by their several Lodges, and three at the expense of the Board.
;
VII.
The
amount issued to applicants, was $30,631 37 Average amount issued to each applicant, $54 70. The total amount issued to members of Chicago Lodges, was 19,543 78 Average amount issued to each applicant, $54 59. The total amount issued to others than members of Chicago 11,087 5 Lodges, was Average amount issued to each applicant, $54 84.
total
$30,631 37
Largest amount issued on one application, Smallest amount issued on one application
$365 30
'
,
25
The
all
they asked
for.
137
. .
i
-
12 .
2.
584 49
123 27
--
48 70 61 68
55 05 57 06
4.
2.
Kansas, Nebraska,
California,
i.
2.
220 20 114 12 63 oo 80 81
187 652 167 115 219 82
Canada, . England,
Scotland, Ireland,
4. 14.
.
5.
. .
3.
2. I.
France.
73.... 52 14.... 03 97 20
Germany, Sweden,
Jamaica, Japan,
2.
I.,
W.
I.
I.
Non-Affiliated,
9.
43 76 73 32 41 10 46 21 54 03 120 37 ii 85 26 85
63 40 46 46 53 28
oo
41
93
61
$30,631 37
MEMOR AN D UM,
Of Cash returned by
total
amount
is
entered in
The applicants, and received for Goods sold. the Recording Secretary's Cash Account,
on page 108.
1871.
Nov.
From A. H.
Small, for
6
29
1872. Jan. 20
Mrs. E.
Wm.
J. Hill, for
10
20 oo 35 oo
9 50
W. W.
Feb.
John Buckley,
Mar.
Apr.
Strong, for Furniture, for Stove Pipe, Chicago Relief and Aid Society, for Clothing,
200
275 oo 3 55 3 25 5 25
4
ii
25
May
23
ii
28
July
31 2 2 2
23 24
24 24
E. N. Tucker, for Tools,.. Knapp Pitt Works, for Tools, J. E. Church, for Tools, Ed. Cook, for Tools, R. H. Jordan, for Hardware, Charles E. Hyde, for Tools, J. E. Church, for Tools, John Felk amp, for Hardware, C. Salzman, for Furniture, D. J. Avery, for Safe, T. T. Gurney, for Dry Goods, D. C. Cregier, for Tools, H. Duvall, for Furniture,
,
1346
35 18 72
40 20 25 3 oo
13300
..
5
35
17
2 76
7
John Felkamp,
for
Desk,
Aug.
W.
A. Butters
&
Co., for
Goods
sold at Auction,
35 oo 516 53
238 50
$1,355
16
138
CONCLUSION.
It is
for collection,
deemed proper to state that the gold drafts were sent to and when the returns were made the premium was
gold drafts
is
New York
credited in
the aggregate.
In the account of contributions of cash received, the precredited at ten and one-tenth per cent., in all cases, to identify the draft, and credit the actual amount
mium on
amount of premium received was within a fraction of that the final statement of account was rendered by the bank, the premium on a Four Hundred Dollar gold draft, amounting to Fifty-one Dollars and fifty cents, had not been credited. This additional premium would have increased the percentage to within a slight fraction of twelve per cent. The above mentioned amount, and Seventy-seven Dollars and forty cents, a final credit by the bank for interest, is in the hands of
sum
but
when
Bro. D. C. Cregier, an acknowledgment of which will be found in the supplemental cash account, on last page of the appendix. This record would not be complete unless the eloquent appeals to the We therefore Craft of the various Jurisdictions were made a part of it.
insert, as
an appendix, so
far as
we have been
all
that relates to the calls for the aid so liberally forwarded by those kind hearts who so fully realized that " it is better to give than to receive." Also, letters
and extracts from letters received in acknowledgment of amounts forwarded to various Grand Jurisdictions and Lodges, as their proportion of the surplus returned.
this glorious record glorious in every sense, for while many of their abundance, others were obliged to deny themselves of their gave accustomed comforts to enable them to help their then well nigh despond-
Thus ends
ent
The very
fact.
"Accept
my
again.
First
of
the
Heaven
born,
Fraternally,
Recording Secretary.
139
APPENDIX,
THE ADDRESSES OF GRAND MASTERS, AND RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY VARIOUS GRAND LODGES CALLING FOR AID FOR THE FRATERNITY AT CHICAGO. ALSO LETTERS, AND EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS RECEIVED, ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF SURPLUS RETURNED TO GRAND JURISDICTIONS AND LODGES.
all Lodges
of Free
BRETHREN
modern
calamity, one of the most appalling either of ancient or one of the fairest, and hitherto most prosperous
cities of our Union. Within a brief space of time, the devastating elements has swept out of existence the public and private edifices of Chicago, destroying millions of dollars worth of property, and leaving homeless and
penniless thousands of
people, among whom are many of our Brethren cry of distress, and the prayer for relief, speedy and our hearts should not be shut to the appeal, nor sufficient, reaches our ears
its
and
their families.
The
We
we
to suffering
John H. Anthon, Grand Master of Masons of the State of to lay before the Masons of the State of New York, the appeal of our suffering Brethren of Chicago, and all the desolate and
Therefore,
New
York, desire
city, in order that a fund may be raised for their do fraternally and earnestly beseech my Brethren, to I suggest give towards this object as liberally as their means will allow. contributions in money, knowing that Relief Committees will be organized, and that such sums as may be raised will be disbursed by them in a proper and efficient manner. Contributions sent in drafts on New York, to the order of the Grand Master, at his office, No. 271, Broadway, will be by him
immediate
relief:
and
forwarded
to Chicago.
J.
H.
ANTHON.
Grand Master's
Office,
New
York, Oct.
9,
1871.
140
To
the Master,
scription from the members of your Lodge, or vote from your funds such an amount as you can, consistently, and forthwith forward it to our Grand Secretary, Charles
H.
Titus,
whom
it
will
be
for-
warded
"
our suffering, houseless, destitute Brethren in Chicago. achusetts not be behind in this great work of Charity.
to
Let Mass-
Do good
unto
all,
faithful."
WILLIAM
S.
GARDNER,
Grand Master.
To the Masons of Connecticut : The awful calamity which has befallen our Brethren
in Chicago, calls
upon
the Fraternity for the prompt and generous exercise of our Masonic Charity, that relief may be extended at once to our homeless Brethren, and their starv-
ing families. I, therefore, fraternally and earnestly, call upon our Lodges and individual Masons, to contribute to this end as promptly and liberally as
their means will allow. Let each Lodge, at its first meeting, therefore, donate such sums as they can. Contributions, sent in checks or drafts, to the order of the Grand Master, at Bridgeport, will be promptly acknowledged, and sent to Chicago, to our R. W. Representative near the M. W.
Grand Lodge of
Illinois.
Fraternally Yours,
JAMES
Attest
:
L.
GOULD,
Grand Master.
I.
K. WHEELER, Grand
Secretary.
ioth, 1871.
Lodge, No. . calamity unparalleled in the annals of our country, has befallen one of the most flourishing cities of the West. In a single day
BRETHREN
thousands of families in the city of Chicago have been rendered homeless and
141
houseless,
all for
and are now without food. Their destitute condition appeals to sympathy and aid. The mission of Masonry is the relief of want and woe, and never before have we had so great an opportunity to demonstrate its teachings by our acts. Therefore, I, Wm. E. Pine, Grand Master of Masons of the State of New
Jersey, fraternally appeal to your sympathies for aid in behalf of our suffering Brethren and their families in that afflicted city.
Contributions in
tary, at
money
W.
Trenton, subject to my order, will be forwarded without delay, to M. Dewitt C. Cregier, Grand Master of Masons of Illinois, to be distributed
as his
dictate.
Fraternally,
WILLIAM
Attest
:
E.
Jos.
H. HOUGH, Grand
Secretary.
F.
AND
A. M.
it
people, to a large extent rendered houseless and homeless, and thousands of them are now suffering for want of food and clothing Therefore, be it Resolved, That this Grand Lodge do at once contribute in
its
:
city, the sum of One Thousand M. W. the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, at Chicago, to be by him distributed to and among our suffering Brethren there, as to him shall seem to be most wise and
Dollars, the
same
to
be remitted
to
the
judicious.
Resolved, That this Grand Lodge earnestly recommends to all the subordinate Lodges within her jurisdiction, the propriety of contributing immediately, to the best of their respective abilities, in aid of their suffering Brethren
in Chicago,
and
that all
sums of money
R.
the
set
be placed
Illinois, at
W. Grand
manner remitted
Resolved,
the several
lutions.
M. W.
Grand Master
Grand Lodge
of
Chicago.
to appeal to
JOHN THOMSON,
:
Grand
Secretary.
The R. W. Grand Master was pleased to appoint the following named Brethren as the Committee alluded to above
142
Past
126.
186. 130.
Conrad B. Day,
Alfred Slack,
"
"
52.
"
"
"
"
318.
" "
152.
"
"
"
Jr.,
362.
W. M.,
tions of the
preamble and resoluGrand Lodge, adopted at a Special G. C., on the evening of the I2th September, 1871, and invoke in the name of Brotherly-Love and Masonic Charity, your early, cordial and prompt action in the premises.
fraternally call your attention to the foregoing
We
The almost entire terrible calamity has befallen the people of Chicago. destruction by fire of their once prosperous and beautiful city, is an event that causes every bosom to thrill with sorrow, and sends its appeal to every
humane
heart.
is
The
without a parallel in the history of this country, and in its The wailing cry from the extent, without comparison in modern times. houseless, the homeless, the destitute, the sick and the suffering, is heard
community,
throughout our land. They need shelter, they need raiment, they need food. Shall Masonry in our Jurisdiction close its ears to their touching and heartrending cry for help ? We know it will not, but that the Grand Lodge doing that she can in view of her present financial condition, and appealing to her children, will be cheerfully and promptly aided by them, in her effort to
all
grant relief and impart consolation to our suffering Brethren in the City of the Lake, in this the hour of their desolation and sorrow.
"
And now
is
abideth Faith,
Hope and
of these
Charity."
Affectionately
and Fraternally,
'JAMES PAGE,
E.
HARPER
D.
CHAS.
Committee,
JEFFRIES,
FREEMAN,
WM. HIMROD,
PORTER,
Jr.,
OFFICE OF THE
R.
GRAND MASTER OF
F.
AND
A.
M.
OF PENNSYLVANIA.
It is
the
will
MASONIC HALL, PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 13, 1871. made by the Lodges be forwarded to R. W. Grand Secretary, John Thomson, Masonic Hall, Philadelphia, who
requested that
all
contributions
acknowledge their receipt, and transmit them as the donations of the Lodges to the M. W. Grand Master of Illinois, to be disbursed, under his direction, for the relief of our suffering Brethren in Chicago.
respective
R. A.
LAMBERTON,
Grand Master.
143
the 8th and gth of October, an appalling calamity which has sympathy of the whole world, befell the great city of Chicago, You are all fain the destruction of its fairest and richest portion by fire. but miliar with the facts, as they have been given to the public by the press no description can convey an adequate impression of the vast extent and awful character and effects of the conflagration. Among the sufferers were
stirred the
;
* * *
On
many
their
business swept
of our Brethren, who, as individuals, had their homes and places of away and, as Masons, shared in the common destruction of
;
places of assembly, and of all the precious archives and relics which were gathered in them. When the news reached our city I immediately called a mass meeting of the Fraternity, which was held in the Temple, on the evening of October
nth.
Fifteen
Hundred Dollars were paid in on that occasion for the relief and the sum was subsequently increased to
;
$2,868 40, which was conveyed by a special committee to Chicago, and handed over to the Grand Master of Masons of Illinois. The committee
was received with the greatest courtesy and kindness by the Grand Master and other Brethren of Chicago, who accepted our contribution with every expression of appreciation of the promptitude with which it was offered, and Since the return of the Comthe fraternal feeling in which it had its motive.
sum has been collected, which, it is expected, will be considerably increased by the proceeds of the Concert to be given on the i6th inst., by the Masonic Choir, for the benefit of the same benevolent object.
mittee a further
are due to Hon. John W. Garrett, President of the Baltimore Ohio Railroad, and to D. W. Caldwell, Superintendent of the Road from Columbus to Chicago, for their liberality and courtesy in providing free transporlation'for our offerings, and passes to and from Chicago for the members of our Relief Committee. * * *
Our thanks
&
by Kentucky liberality, as a Home for the homeless widows and orphans of deceased Kentucky Masons, and those in charge thereof, without violating the trust confided to them, enabled Kentucky, through Past Grand Master Charles Tilden, and Brothers T. L. Jefferson, C. Henry Finck and A. H. Gardner, to be the first to offer a temporary home to the suffering women and children of desolate Chicago. That committee, from personal investigation, ascertained that eighteen Blue Lodges, two Commanderies, all the Scottish Rite and Chapter rooms of that city, had been destroyed by the fire fiend, and our afflicted Brethren realized
erected
* * * "
The Home
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that there
came and
to in
in Masonry, when a committee from a distant State Give us your women and children, and we will take them a home where they will have a brother's care, until you are again severally possession of happy homes of your own."
was something
"
;
said
There
I
is
and
if it is,
know the Masonic heart too well to doubt its being sacredly fulfilled. And to the end that this Grand Lodge may do its part towards this great
I
benificence,
recommend
that
a specific
* * *
GRAND MASTER'S
OFFICE, GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. FREE AND ACCEPTED MASpNS. NEW ORLEANS, October i6th, 1871.
Officers
:
and Members of Lodge No heavy calamity has fallen upon the city of Chicago an immense number of its inhabitants have been deprived of their property, and rendered homeless and destitute by the terrible fire which has almost desTo
the W. M., BRETHREN
troyed their late flourishing and beautiful city. The people of our land, also of the old world, "have promptly responded to the cry for assistance food, clothing and money has been liberally given to
;
supply the immediate pressing wants of the sufferers, and in this noble benevolence our Fraternity have not been behind their fellow citizens but we, as Masons, have a duty to perform toward our own Brethren in that stricken
;
In addition to this, extensive conflagrations have occurred in Michigan and other States of the Northwest property and life have been sacrificed whole sections of country laid waste, and the severity of a Northern winter
city.
;
survivors.
therefore call
upon
the
Lodges and
Let
Masons
means
many thousands
us promptly
nity
whom
are,
among
the sufferers.
who
the suffering members of that Fraterin the darkest hours of trouble and misfortune never fail to respond
Master.
The most
and chose
Jurisdiction of Illinois.
The
fire-king has
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existence,
Chicago
and made houseless and homeless two hundred thousand people. a story of yesterday. Little or nothing is left of one of the wonders of our Continent, but a vast waste of coals and ashes, and a quarter of
is
a million of suffering people, who lived in or depended upon the doomed The jaws of an earthquake never opened and closed with city for support. such crushing effect upon the lives and substance of men, as the habitations
and fortunes of our Brethren of Chicago have been swallowed up by this dire calamity. I have no words to express what I feel in this connection, and what I know must be the sense of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Let us not give play to our feelings but in action. The misfortunes and needs of so
large a mass of humanity appeal, not alone to our charity as Masons, but to our manhood. Let us do all we can do promptly, and, while we lament the
necessity,
aid.
be proud of our condition to respond to the cry for sympathy and Chicago was of wood. What we give now will contribute to rebuild I recommend the referrence of the matthe city of more enduring marble.
ter to a special
nobly is that appeal being responded to, not only in America, but also abroad. Iowa should not be in the rear in this movement. Already the
Two Hundred
Will not the Chapters, all and singular, likewise heed the cry of the needy? I suggest that each Chapter make a donation of at least $5, forwarding that,
or a larger
W. Grand
sum to me, and I will see that it is promptly remitted to the M. Master of Masons in Illinois, Brother Dewitt C. Cregier or if
;
may
it
once address that distinguished Grand when 't is done, then 't were well it were done
at
quickly
;"
therefore,
do
urge
immediate attention.
EDWARD
Priest.
DEAR
SIR
AND BROTHERS
I
In compliance with the order of the M. W. hasten to lay before your Lodge, for its immediate
:
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consideration, the following resolutions, which were adopted at our last nual Communication, held on the igth instant, to-wit
:
An-
Resolved, That this M. W. G. Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of Kansas, in Annual Convention, and in behalf of their Brethren under this Masonic
Jurisdiction, extend to the Brethren in Chicago their profound sympathy in the affliction and distress they are called upon to endure in consequence of
fire
in that city.
be, and the same is Grand Lodge, for the
hereby appropriated from the General Fund of relief of our Chicago Brethren.
Resolved,
That in addition to the foregoing appropriation, this Grand earnestly recommend to the subordinate Lodges of this State, to liband further recomerally contribute for the relief of our Chicago Brethren mend that such contributions should aggregate an amount in dollars equal at'
Lodge
membership of the Order in this State. That the contributions from the subordinate Lodges, contemplated in the foregoing resolution, shall be transmitted, by the proper Officers of each Lodge, to the M. W. Grand Master of this Jurisdiction, who shall
least to the
Resolved,
forward the same, together with the Five Hundred Dollars appropriated under the foregoing second resolution, to the M. W. Grand Master of the
State of Illinois, the whole to be
by him disbursed
in such a
manner
as he
best to relieve the sufferings of our Chicago Brethren, and, in his judgement, will best subserve the wishes and intentions of this Grand
may deem
Lodge.
You
Price, of Atchison,
a day as possible.
Yours, Fraternally,
JOHN
H.
BROWN,
Grand
Secretary.
M. W.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
A. F.
In the life-time of institutions, as of men, there comes supreme moments to put their value to the proof; to test their moral fibre, and sift their claims In such an hour not what we profess, but what we to the world's regard.
are and what
we do must vindicate our fitness to exist. Such an hour comes to Masonry now, through one of the most appalling calamities of all time and now or never she must prove her birthright by her care for her stricken children. The tree is to be judged by its fruit. The emergency that is now upon us is to determine whether our suffering
:
Brethren, whose wail of distress sighs in every breeze that sweeps over the ashes of Chicago, shall have cause, when they look back upon the winter of to mlrse the privations which followed that hideous nightmare of October,
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shall
with grateful memories of Masonic charity walking with transfigured and pitying feet amid the embers of their ruined homes, sheltering their little ones beneath the wings of her compassion, and dropping relief
recur to
it
level
moment, or has
struck deeper and kindled into an enduring glow the love which manifests itself in deeds. If Masonry has indeed taken hold upon our hearts, in each
one of them
the
will
still
oft-uttered admonition,
Give
to
your
distressed Brother as his necessities require and your abilities permit." Brethren The necessities of our suffering fellows in Chicago are without
unfulfilled.
we have exhausted our ability to give, a sacred duty remains Already many of you have done nobly your unasked charity, like that of others throughout the land, coming on swift wings to the rescue.
limit.
Until
While yet a whole city lay stunned and bewildered, echoing footsteps of the almoners of your bounty awakened hope in the bosoms of the down-stricken and despairing. Blessings on their unknown benefactors fell from the lips of famishing children, and eyes long unused to weeping were wet with
thankful tears.
Careful, self-sacrificing men, still husband your contributions and prudently apply them to the relief of the most destitute. But the long winter is before them, and with it will come that steady drain upon their resources which
anew
It is
plan in different localities, we confidently look for such a unity of purpose and such energy in its pursuit that the result of your efforts shall be com-
mensurate with the awful necessity. Let your contributions be forwarded to the Grand Master, at the Water Works, Chicago they will be duly acknowledged and recorded.
:
DEWITT
JAMES
GEO.
E.
C.
CREGIER,
G. M.,
A.
JOSEPH ROBBINS,
G. W.,
HARRISON
Given
this
DILLS,
G. Treas.
Secretary.
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M. W. D. C. Cregier, Grand Master of Illinois : DEAR SIR AND BROTHER Yours of August 24th,
:
With
receipt for
from you to our Grand Lodge. It is with devout gratitude to our Supreme Grand Master, that he moved
the hearts of the Fraternity to contribute to the relief of our suffering Brethren in your city so that a surplus has been returned.
who would be
glad to
Fraternally Yours,
DAVID CARGILL,
Grand Master of Masons
in
Maine.
DEAR
SIR
AND M. W. BROTHER
for the
Grand Treasurer
amount returned
Please find inclosed the receipt of our to us from the donations made
We
rejoice that
liberality of
your
accept the surplus returned, with a grateful appreciation of that nice sense of honor that causes its return to us, and shall sacredly
Brethren, and
we
devote
it
to the cause of
Masonic
charity.
Secretary.
M. W. Dewitt C. Cregier, G-rand Master of Masons of Illinois MY DEAR SIR AND M. W. BROTHER Your favor of August
came
to
24th, 1872,
oo,
hand
this
New York
for
$332
being
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the surplus of the funds contributed by the Brethren of Connecticut, over and above the amount necessary for the relief of our Brethren of Illinois,
under
I
am
Surprise and delight were mingled surprise at the most unexpected enclosure, and delight that the grievous necessities of our Chicago Brethren had been abundantly relieved, and, above all, that our Illinois Brethren had displayed to the World, in these degenerate
truly fraternal letter.
receipt of the
Honor.
The Masons
most gladly of
of Connecticut, from the overflow of their hearts, contributed hope that the necessities
much
less,
would be returned. It seems to me, M. W. Brother, that your suggestion of placing this return " " in the of our Grand Lodge, is the only proper disposition Charity Fund which could be made of it. Consecrated as the heart offering of the Masons
of Connecticut, upon the blessed Altar of Charity, and returned to their sacred keeping, from the abundance of that Altar, it should remain at its
Shrine, set apart for the benificent purposes of that which is the Bond of Peace, the Perfection of every virtue, extending beyond the grave, into the
boundless realms of Eternity. Accept our thanks for the judicious and most acceptable manner in which you and your associates of the Masonic Board of Relief have performed
their
arduous duties
in this behalf.
The Grand Lodge of Connecticut will, at its next annual communication, make suitable acknowledgment of your noble conduct, and a proper disposition of the funds
With assurance of
Fraternal greetings,
you have so unexpectedly placed in its hands. the highest respect and esteem, and with most earnest
I
remain,
LOCKWOOD,
Grand Master.
OFFICE OF THE GRAND MASTER .OF MASONS IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
BUFFALO,
Sept. 14, 1872.
Dewitt C. Cregier, Esq., Grand Master of Masons in the State of Illinois : M. W. SIR AND DEAR BROTHER: I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt
$3,404
17,
of your letter dated Aug. 24, ult., enclosing draft on New York for being the amount awarded by the late Board of Masonic Relief of
the city of Chicago, to the Grand Lodge of New York, from the surplus of funds contributed by the Fraternity to aid the Brethren of Chicago, who were rendered destitute by reason of the great conflagration which visited
150
and which you desire should be appropriated to our Hall and Asylum Fund," or applied to such other use as the Grand Lodge
direct.
I-n
may
compliance with your wish, the money will be paid to the Treasurer of Grand Lodge, at its annual
meeting, in June of next year. The Masons of this Jurisdiction had no wish or expectation that any of the funds contributed by them should be returned, and they will recognize in this case an integrity on the part of the Masons of Chicago, which honors
the teachings of the Craft.
" I accept this noble contribution to the " Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund of our Jurisdiction, which comes from the Masons of Chicago and I de;
sire,
through you, M.
hearty thanks of the Grand York, for the liberal donation, and the sincere wish that
Sir,
W.
to express the
as just, liberal
and generous as
their Brethren of
am, M.
W.
Sir, truly
CHRISTOPHER
G.
FOX,
G.
M.
OFFICE OF THE GRAND MASTER OF -ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY.
NEWARK, September 16, 1872. Hon. Dewitt C. Cregier, Grand Mast&r of Masons in Illinois : M. W. SIR AND BROTHER Your favor, enclosing draft on New York, bearing date nth inst, for One Thousand and Eighty Dollars, the pro rata amount of surplus funds remaining on hand at the close of the labors of the
:
Masonic Board of Relief of your Jurisdiction, is at hand. I am glad to know the wants of our Brethren, made needy by the conflaand be assured, my dear gration of October last, have been supplied Brother, the zeal and fidelity with which the Masonic Board of Relief of
;
its
onerous duties,
is
New
Faithfully
and have the honor to remain, and Fraternally Yours, WM. E. PINE, Grand Master.
OFFICE OF THE
MASONIC HALL, PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 23, 1872. M. W. Dewitt C. Cregier, Grand Master of Masons of Illinois : M. W. SIR AND BROTHER I take the earliest opportunity, after my
:
my
atten-
151
tion, in the
for sufferers
24, inclosing
by the great
check to
fire at
my
order, of
Fifty
40,)
returned
I feel sure, M. W. Sir and Brother, Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and her subordinate Lodges, had no thought, when they freely and most cheerfully contributed to the Relief
that the
Fund, of a return of any portion of their gifts. And while, in common with our Brethren in sister Jurisdictions, we are gratified to learn that the total amount contributed more than sufficed, under judicious management and
disbursement, for the purposes intended
;
we
unite with
universal voice of the Fraternity, in bearing testimony to the nice sense of honor, and innate delicacy of feeling, which has prompted the return of the
surplus.
The
fail
to
meet the entire approbation of the Craft. It is an encouragement to the exercise of a free and spontaneous charity, thus to find what, indeed, from the noble precepts of our Fraternity, was only to be expected such scrupulous and exact regard for high principles.
The funds have been placed in the hands of the Grand Treasurer, and the matter will be reported to the Grand Lodge, at the next Grand Communication, that such action may be taken for their disposition as may be deemed
most
in
With
many
courtesies extended
I
by yourself
and the Brethren of Chicago during my recent visit, Very Truly and Fraternally Yours,
remain,
Master.
SAM'L
C.
PERKINS, Grand
NEWTOWN, CONN., Sept. 24th, 1872. D. G. Cregier, Esq., Grand Master of Masons in Illinois : M. W. SIR AND BROTHER: Your communication, under date of 24th of
August, enclosing check upon the Metropolitan National Bank, New York, for One Hundred Dollars, being sum returned through you to the Masons ol
by the Masonic Board of Relief, of Chicago, has been forwarded to me, and I have, as requested, signed the receipt for the amount, and enclose the same herewith.
La.,
at this place,
pleased to find that the Brethren in Chicago, having sufficient wants of the needy in their midst, have so large a surplus, which can be bestowed upon Brethren elsewhere.
I
am much
for the
I propose, with the consent of the original donors of the sum sent from Louisiana, to place the amount returned by you, in the hands of Louisiana
i,
New
it
year
many
calls
upon
Fraternally Yours,
,
SAM'L M. TODD,
Grand Master of Masons
in Louisiana.
152
A. F.
&
A. M.
OFFICE OF THE GRAND MASTER, MUSCATINE, Sept. 28, A. D. 1872. Hon. D. G. Cregier, Grand Master : DEAR SIR AND M. W. BROTHER: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your esteemed favor of August 24th, covering your draft for the sum of $204 oo, to the credit of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, as the estimated amount of the sum contributed by the Lodges of this Jurisdiction, for the relief of the distressed Brethren of your city, yet remaining unexpended, and above the wants of those for whose benefit it was advanced. I am unable, my dear Brother, to express to you the surprise and pleasure which your letter, and the examination I have been permitted to make of the books of your " Masonic Board of Relief," has afforded me. In these I find evidences of the most thorough and scrupulous care in the management and distribution of the large sums which the Craft furnished you, and at the same time not less convincing evidence that no deserving case was allowed to go
unrelieved.
so unexpectedly returned to the contributproof of the fact that the history of no other organization excels our own in that practical exemplification of charity which, while it prevents imposition, the giver supplies all the actual wants of the needy, and
large
is
The
ing Bodies,
him
"
assist
Board of Relief" has accomplished, under your guidance, the singularly clear and methodical manner in which the detailed records of how the moneys received have been expended, the skill and wis-
the
attended the
efforts
all,
the con-
spicuous unselfishness and integrity which have marked constitute the brightest page in the history of our Order, wonderful of all events, the Chicago fire.
It
its
entire action,
and of
that
most
compensating good.
The
Chicago, comprising, as it nal outpouring of Masonic generosity, and on the other the careful, painstaking and honorable distribution of this generosity by the Board, makes up
evil, great or small, can occur without " Masonic Board of Relief," of history of the on the one hand, the spontaneous and fraterdoes,
no small portion of the compensating good that followed the great disaster. They showed to the world that in ministering to distress, Masons stopped not to count their gifts and in the darkest hour the recipients allowed no of Masonic feelings of personal loss to swerve them from the strictest path History can show no brighter page anywhere. honesty. With best wishes for yourself and Masons of Chicago, I am
;
in
Iowa.
153
A. F.
&
A. M.,
STATE OF MISSOURI.
ST. Louis, September I3th. 1872.
Grand Master of Masons : Your letter, enclosing DEAR SIR AND M. W. BROTHER
III.,
:
draft, etc.,
me
to-day.
am
certain that
Fund
I
"
money.
justice,
Your
act of generosity,
can
ever expected a return of any of the call it nothing else, it is more than
will be a great surprise to our Grand Lodge. On its behalf I can Such epionly thank you, and other members of your Board of Relief. sodes as this increase confidence in each other, and make Masonic bonds
also teach a public lesson which does justice to the princiand the motives by which we claim to be guided. Enclosed you will find receipt, as per request. With admiration for the kind of material of which Chicago Masons are
stronger.
They
ples
which we
profess,
made,
am,
THOS.
E.
GARRETT,
in bank, subject to the disposal of our next Grand Your action should, and I have no doubt will, receive the highest It certainly commends commendation from the various Grand Lodges. itself to all well disposed and well thinking men. May the applause of the
Lodge.
to be.
hasten to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, dated 24th of August, covering a draft on New York for $994 20, being the share, pro rata, of unexpended funds contributed by the Masons of Canada, in aid of the fund raised for the relief of
:
MOST WORSHIPFUL
SIR
those
Masons who
and
now
suffered from the great fire at Chicago, in October last enclose you the receipt of our Grand Treasurer for that amount
18
154
FINAL REPORT
OB'
THE
I most heartily approve of the decision of your Committee, in returning funds not required for the purposes for which they were contributed, and their action in this matter will hereafter be cited as a noble precedent for
our guidance in all time to come. This money is now placed to the credit of our Grand Lodge, and that amount, and every dollar in our treasury, is at all times available in response
to the call of suffering
Relief tion of the great cardinal virtues of Brotherly-love I continue, Most Worshipful Sir and Dear Brother,
and Truth.
WM.
To
the
M.
WILSON, Grand
Master, G. L. C.
M. W.
and
Bro.
Illinois,
C. CREGIER, Esq., Grand Master of Masons of late President of the Masonic Board of Relief, Chicago.
DEWITT
NEW
:
YORK, October
igth, 1872.
In acknowledging the receipt of your very M. W. SIR AND BROTHER kind and fraternal favor, of the gth ult., it becomes my pleasing duty to in-
form you that, at a regular communication of Independent Royal Arch Lodge, No. 2, F. A. M., held on the 3d inst, it was unanimously Resolved, That this Lodge acknowledge, with sincere admiration, the
noble generosity of the Board of Relief of Chicago, in the return of the unexpended balance of the funds committed to its charge. It is further
That the warm thanks of this Lodge be, and they are hereby W. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, for the kind terms in which he recognizes the contributions of the Masons of New York, wh^ch certainly was the mere discharge of an evident Masonic
Resolved,
tendered the M.
duty.
HENRY
D.
WALKER,
Master.
Illinois,
Chicago.
EXTRACTS.
[From Hon. Alex. H. Newcomb. Grand Master
of Ohio.]
It is
very gratifying to
know
fire
you had enough to meet the of October last, needed your assistthat
155
*
as
it is
an
A. Von Bokkeleo, Grand Master of Nevada.] the receipt of the draft, with great pleasure, evidence that the contributions of the craft were, as they should
[From Hon.
Wm.
We acknowledge
excess
of,
always be,
in
and
that, as dispensers of
rather than less than the necessity of the occasion our assistance, due attention has been paid that
no waste be allowed.
[From Hop. Edward A. Guilbert, Grand High Priest of Iowa.] I congratulate you on the success of your Relief endeavor, and recommend your final disposition of the surplus. * * *
[From Seth E. Marsh, VV. M. of St. John's Lodge, No. 4, of Hartford, Conn.] * * Be assured that the Officers and Brethren of St. John's Lodge,
4, will
No.
have actuated your Honorable Board, and consider them a thousand times more valuable than the amount returned. * * *
[From Geo. W. Tuller, W. M., of Hartford Lodge, No. 88, Conn.] Have no doubt but that the Lodge will feel that Masonry in * * * Chicago is what it should be throughout the world.
[From C. H. Rogers, Secretary of Plymouth Lodge, Mass.] that the amount returned be accepted in the spirit which prompted its return, and that the thanks of the Lodge be tendered you for * * * the same.
Voted
[From Cornelius Glen, Secretary of Masters Lodge, No. * The members of our are
5,
Albany, N. Y.]
satisfied
fulfilled,
Lodge
perfectly
with the
is
manner
in
to
source of pleasure to know that after relieving * * * ficient, and hence a return made.
suf-
[From
*
J. B.
we were enabled to afford any assistance to our needy Brethren on that occasion, and the gratification with which we learn of their returning prosperity, as
Permit
evinced in your very honorable action in
this matter.
me
White, W. M. of Holland Lodge, No. 8, New York.] to assure you of the pleasure with which
156
[From Nevin W. Butler, Secretary of Montauk Lodge, No. 286, Brooklyn, N. Y.] * * surely can have no better evidence than this fact, that the
We
trust
imposed upon that Board has been most faithfully and judiciously discharged and we trust that upon all future occasions, when the cry of distress shall come up from our Masonic Brethren, wherever they may be, the great tenets of our profession may be as faithfully carried out by those whose privilege it will be to contribute, as by those whose task it may be to distribute. Such display of the grand principles of Masonry cannot but result in good, and must compel the admiration of the world, and the admission that Ma;
sonry
is
[From Edmund P. Fox, W. M., of Gloversville Lodge, No. 429, N. Y.] * \v e (j o so on iy i n the true fraternal spirit in which it is returned, and that in this action of your Board of Relief, we fully recognize an emi*
[From Haynes L. Warren, W. M., of Rising Star Lodge, No. 450, Yonkers, N. Y.] * * * It is extremely gratifying to learn that you have been furnished with funds sufficient to meet the extraordinary demands for relief occasioned
by the unprecedented calamity to your city, and that a surplus to be returned to the donors a state of affairs creditable alike
;
still
remains
to the liber-
ality
with which the fraternity responded to the appeal of their suffering Brethren in Chicago, and to the judgment and discrimination of your Board
* * *
Wm. T. Lloyd, W. M., of Merchants Lodge, No. 709, New York.] Fully appreciating the motive which has prompted the return of the amount, beg you to accept the thanks of my Lodge for same, in the hope
* *
[From *
and
belief that the suffering consequent upon the disaster referred under your auspices, been thoioughly alleviated. * * *
to,
has,
[From Jos. Eichhaum, Secretary of St. John's Lodge, No. 219, Pittsburg, Pa.] * * It is gratifying to know that the calls for aid for your distressed were liberally responded to, and if you got too much, we certainly cannot * * * object to a return of the surplus, as the poor are always with us.
*
[From F. T. Headley, Secretary of Bunker Hill Lodge, No. 151, Illinois.] * Permit this Lodge to bear witness to the high degree of Masonic * * * integrity exhibited by your committee in this transaction.
*
157
[From E. C. Neall, Secretary of Chesterfield Lodge, No. 445, Illinois.] * Reposing full trust and confidence in your committee, and be* * * lieving that they have left no duties undischarged.
* *
[From R. Mendenhall, W. M., of Dallas City Lodge, No. 235, Illinois.] * Duly appreciating your economical distribution of the fund.
[From John D. Crabtree, W. M., of Friendship Lodge, No. 7. Dixon, Illinois.] * * On behalf of my Lodge, I tender you my sincere thanks and
congratulations for the able and faithful discharge of the duties devolved * * * upon you as President of the Board.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
Of the
following
receipts of the surplus returned, have also been received from the
named
parties
Christian Fetta, Grand Master of Indiana. John W. Simonds, in behalf of the donors in Central America. Benj. F. Underbill, Sec'y of United Brethren Lodge, Marlboro', Mass. Ivory H. Pope, Sec'y of Jos. Warren Lodge, Boston, Mass.
Leonidas E.
Pratt,
Chas. F. Stansbury, Grand Master of the District of Columbia. E. B. Jones, Grand Master of Kentucky.
Geo. Lee, W. M. of La Fayette Lodge, No. too, Hartford, Conn. James Scrimgeour, W. M. of Greenwood Lodge, No. 569, Brooklyn, N.Y. T. Gayley, P. M. Shekinah Lodge, No. 246, Philadelphia, Pa. D. L. Dunham, Sec'y Kankakee Lodge, No. 389, 111. S. R. Apperson, P. M. of Louisville Lodge, No. 196, 111. J. H. Megguire, W. M. of Chatsworth Lodge, No. 539, 111.
Thomas
Morris R. Locke, Sec'y of Jerseyville Lodge, No. 394, A. Ray, Sec'y of Virden Lodge, No. 161, 111.
111.
Wm.
111.
158
CREGIER,
To
Dr.
1872.
Sept.
2.
To
"
Account,
$1,394 57
Drafts,
in
Nov.
"
15.
premium on Gold
terest
and Inetc.,
on Deposits
Bank,
153 go $1,548 47
Sept. 19.
By Cash,
"
" "
for
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