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RICHARD H. THOMAS

GRAND HIGH PRIEST 1968

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Date of Birth

Place of Birth . li:aslol, P(,IlIIS -lvuuln

Father , Robert Rich <\ rei '1'11()IIIIIS

,Iother _ Clare Hardi ng Thouu I S

Education Wilson Borough High School, Easton, I'll.

Churchman's Business College, Easter , PH.

Weaver School of H al Estate

Business Delmarva Power & Light CompanyHight of Way Representativo

Hight of Way and Heal Estate Department

Married , October 19, 1968

Wife's Maiden Name Mary Howley Warren

Church McCabe Memorial United Methodist Church

Residence _ _ 2107 Baynard BoulevardWilmington, Delaware 19802

Service United States Navy 1946·1948Seaman First Class, Naval Academy Prep School

SYMBOLIC DEGREES

Washington Lodge No.1, A. F. & A. M., Wilmington, Delaware

Entered Apprentice - - January 17, 1957Fellowcraft _ February 28, 1957Master Mason _ _ _ April 4, 1957Worshipful Master 1965

CAPITULAH DEGHEES

Delta Chapter No.6, R A. M., Newport, Delaware

Mark Master May 3, 1958Past Master _ May 3, 1958Most Excellent Master _ .._ May 3, 1958Royal Arch May .'3, 1958Excellent High Priest _ 1962Secretary _ 1969

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Anointed __ D' .cmber ~7, IH(!IMaster of Ceremonies 1966-196Chaplain . -------- 1969

GRAND CHAPTER OF DELAWARE

Grand Principal Sojourner 1963Grand Captain of the Host 1965Grand Scribe 1966Grand King 1967Grand High Priest 1968

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CRYPTIC DEGREES

Gunning Bedford Council No.1, R&SM, Wilmington Delaware

Royal Master February 24, 1960Select Master ..-- February 24, 1960Super Excellent Master May 24, 1961Illustrious Master 1969

CHIVALRIC ORDERS

St. John's Commandery No.1, Knights Templar, Wilmington, Delaware

Illustrious Order of the Red Cross ------ june 12, 1958Order of Malta ------ June 12, 1958Order of the Temple June 13, 1958Emdnent Commander 1968Assistant Recorder 1969

OTHER MASONIC AFFILIATIONS

Lightmaster's Square Club-Delmarva Power & Light CompanyPresident-1959

Joshua Association-Philadelphia

Honorary Member

Crand Royal Arch Chapter-District of Columbia

Order 0.£ High Priesthood-New Jersey

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G1'and Chapter Royal Arch Masonsof Delaioare

A Special Convocation of the Grand Chapte.r Royal Arch Masons 01Delaware was held in the Masonic Temple, Newport, Delaware, on Sutur-day, May 25, 1968, A. 1. 2498. The Grand Chapter was opened in 1""1form at 9: 30 A.M. by M: .E: .Grand High Priest Richard H. Th 011111 S

assisted by the Grand Staff.

PRESENT

M.·.E.· .Grand High Priest Richard H. ThomasR.· .E.' .Crand King Chester C. CoffinR .'. E .'. Grand Scribe -John J. McClearnen]\11.' .E.· .Crand Secretary Raymond A. HowardM.·. R.· .Grand Chaplain Harold G. Shaub

E.' .Grand Captain of the Host Lawrence B. JonesE.' .Grand Principal Sojourner James F. DillE.' .Grand Royal Arch Captain Charles J. BrodieE.' .Grand Marshal George KubaE.' .Grand Master 3rd Veil James L. CrouseE: .Grand Master 2nd Veil, Acting Clifton A. LutzE:.Grand Master 1st Veil, Acting John J. GoodierE.' .Grand Sentinel, Acting .Francis W. Thorogood

Members and visiting Companions as recorded in the Grand ChapterRegister.

M.·.E.· .Crand High Priest Richard H. Thomas stated that this SpecialConvocation was called for the purpose of tran acting necessary GrandChapter business, and for holding a Capitular Festival to confer all of theCapitular Degrees in one day.

Past Grand High Priests F. Irving Crow, Rhey H. Smith, Claude P.Davidson and Raymond A. Howard were then recognized and welcomedby M:.E:.Grand High Priest Thomas.

M: .E: .Grand High Priest Thomas stated that the candidates whoreceived the Mark Master Degree at this Festival had until the SeptemberConvocations of their respective Chapters to submit their Marks.

Labor was suspended in the Royal Arch Degree and a Lodge of MarkMasters opened for work and instruction at 10:00 A.M.

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The following Officers and members of Brandwin Chapter o, 9conferred the Degree of Mark Master:

Right W orshipful Master ------------------------ Frank KeiserSenior W arden ------- ----James E. PeoJunior Warden ---------------------- . Charles J. BrodieMarshal ------- .: Delbert SimosonSenior Deacon ~ Harold RobinsonJunior Deacon ----------------------- ----John J. GoodierMaster Overseer ---------------------------- Edmond Holden

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Past Masters was opened for work and instruction at 11: 20 A.M.

The Past Masters Degree was then conferred by a team composed ofOfficers of Washington and Lafayette Chapter No. 1.

Right Worshipful Master Clarence L. Beattie, IIISenior Warden Harlan L. PeaseSenior Deacon William H. Athan

The Lodge of Past Masters was closed without date and a Lodge ofMost Excellent Masters was opened for work and instruction at 12:00 Noon.

The Most Excellent Master Degree was then conferred by the follow-ing team, composed of Officers and members of Hope Chapter No.7, KentChapter No.8 and one from St. John's Chapter No.4:

Right Worshipful Master -------------------- Chester C. CoffinSenior Warden --James L. CrouseHigh Priest Charles W. BarkinsSenior Deacon -----------------------------------------------------Jimmy J. AikmanJunior Deacon - Carlton C. MoranMarshal ------- Dallas MarvelMaster Overseer ---- Rhey SmithSenior Overseer ----------------------------------- E. Paul WoottenJunior Overseer Clifton A. Lutz

The Lodge of Most Excellent Masters was closed without date andlabor resumed on the Royal Arch Degree.

The Grand Chapter was then recessed at 1:00 P.M. and the Com-panions retired to the Banquet Room for dinner.

M.' .E.' .Grand High Priest Thomas reconvened the Crand Chapterat 2:30 P.M.

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m cting be changed from Wilmington, Delaware to Ne-wport, I cluwur«. J\t ntativc Dispensation has been granted by M.'. < .'. rand II iglt i'd, 'sl

Richard I I. Thomas and this request is now submitted to the rand ,hapll'lfor approval.

On motion, and with the approval of the Jurisprudence Committ "',the request was approved and granted.

The M.' .E.' .Grand High Priest then recognized the Companionspresent who had been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal of llwGeneral Grand Chapter. They were:

Henry Tyler, P.H.P. of Harford Chapter No. 43, Aberdeen, Marlyand

Harold G. Shaub, P,H.P., of Delta Chapter No.6, of Delaware

George S. Flumerfelt, P.H.P. of Delta Chapter No, 6 was then escortedbefore the Altar, where he was presented with the Distinguished ServiceMedal by M.' .E.' .Grand High Priest Richard H, Thomas who commendedhim on his devoted service to Capitular Masonry,

The following Officers of St. John's Chapter No.4, and Delta ChapterNo. 6 then conferred the Royal Arch Degree.

Excellent High Priest Clifton A. LutzKing .. Clarence L. Beattie IIIScribe Ralph CasselCaptain of the Host ..Edward P. SturgisPrincipal Sojourner ..Robert E. RainearRoyal Arch Captain Harry V. FelmeyMaster 3rd Veil George K. Hartis, Jr.

-Master 2nd Veil --------------------------------------------------..John J. GoodierMaster 1st Veil .. .Paul E. Hurter

The four Degrees were conferred in a most impressive manner.

The Class was composed of the following candidates:

Washington and Lafayette Chapter No.1: Paul H. Christiansen, ErnestC. Garwood, A. Paul Hutchison.

It was announced that St. Andrew's Commandery No.2, K.T. ofDovOJ"would have Ascension Day Services in St. John's Town Church,Greenwood, Delaware on Sunday, May 26, 1968 at 2:30 P.M.

St. John's Chapter NO.4: William A. Braddock, Ralph L. Hairsine,William J. Shahan.

Delta Chapter No.6: Ray A. Schell.

Kent Chapter No.8: Robert Gell.

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Brandywine Chapter No.9: William B. Brower, Robert J. DuJ lada-way, James W. Hinchliffe, Jack C. Keiser, William H. Seal.

M.·.E.·.Grand High Priest Thomas commended Ex. Companion GeOl'geS: Flumerfelt, Festival Chairman, and the Officers who took part in confer-ring the Degrees for their work and thanked them for their efforts,

No further business being presented, the Grand Chapter Royal ArchMasons of Delaware was closed in ample Form at 4:35 P.M.

Attest:

RAYMOND A. HOWARDGrand Secretary

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Grand Chapter Royal A1'ch Masonsof Delaware

The One Hundred and First Annual Convocation of the Grand CI a I torRoyal Arch Masons of Delaware was held in the Masonic Temple, Wilming-ton, Saturday, [anuary 18, A.D. 1969, A.I. 2499. The Grand Chapter wusopened in full form at 1:30 P.lvI. by R: .E: .Chester C. Coffin, Grand King,with prayer by M: .R: .Harold G. Shaub, Grand Chaplain, The M: .E:.Grand High Priest, Richard H. Thomas, was then received into GrandChapter with Honors.

PRESENT

M.·.E.· .Crand High Priest Richard H. ThomasR .'. E .'. Grand King Chester C. CoffinR .'. E .'. Grand Scribe --John J. McClearnenM.·.E.· .Grand Treasurer Ernest H. Martynt,1I.·.E.·.Grand Secretary Raymond A. HowardM.· .R.· .Grand Chaplain Harold G. Shaub

E: .Grand Captain of the Host Lawrence B. JonesE.' .Grand Principal Sojourner James F. DillE.' .Grand Royal Arch Captain - Charles J. BrodieE.' .Grand Marshal George KubaE.' .Grand [aster 3rd Veil .. James L. CrouseE:.Grand Master 2nd Veil, Acting Paul E. HurterE.' .Grand Master 1st Veil, Acting Clifton A. LutzE.' .Grand Sentinel, Acting Francis ''''''. Thorogood

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

William O. Wingate 1930William H. Cantwell 1947HatTY W. Loose 1953Claude P. Davidson 1958A. Warren Wheatley 1959Raymond A. Howard 1961

Powell E. Craig 1962Ernest H. Martyn 1963Warren W. Edinger, JI. 1964Samuel A. Wise 1965Chester G. Dahlstrom _---------------1966John S. Proud 1967

PAST HIGH'PRIESTS OF SUBORDINATE CHAPTERS

Washington and Lafayette Chapter No. 1: Robert J. Ball; Clarence L. Beat-tie; James R. Hanna; Bruce C. Ward,

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St. john's Chapter NO.4: Henry A. Feltoon; Harry E. Mcbride, Walter D.Wagner.

nl'llndywinl' ;hllplll(' No. f.)·Jal11c~ M. Johnson _ Kx. II igh l'r1l"(Harold 1<. Robinson King

"Robert E. Rogers ScribeDelta Chapter No.6: Nicholas L. Mezzatesta; E. Lyman Stewart.

Hope Chapter No.7: C. Hay Scarborough; E. Paul Wootten:.

Kent Chapter No.8: Charles W. Barkin; Willard S. Dickerson; Harry Me-Daniel 3rd.

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On motion, the report was accepted and ordered recorded.

Brandywine Chapter No.9: Frank M. Keiser. DISTINCUISHED VISITOHS

HOYAL AHCH MASONS ADMITTED AS VISITOHSVictoria-Australia

Roy Clarke, Cr. Hep.Washington & Lafayette No.1: William H. Athan.Hope No.7: Claude D. Ellis.

On motion, the reading of the Minutes of the lOath Annual Convoca-tion was dispensed with, and the Minutes approved as printed in the Pro-ceedings.

ConnecticutLawrence W. Wright, D.P.C.M.

HEPOHT ON CHEDENTIALS

District of ColumbiaMorris F. Hewitt, M.E.C.H.P. A. Edmund Johnson, P.C.H.P.Richard W. Waldt, R.E.C.S. William H. Minnick, P.C.H.P.Elmer F. Stein, C.P.S. Arthur B. Miller, P.C.T.Perry A. Lester, C. Sent. John P. Knapik, P.H.P.Joseph C. Richmond, P.C.H.P.- C. Sejean Hercules, P.H.P.

P.C.C.S. Louis Mancuso, E.H.P.Eldridge Jones, P.C.H.P.

The Crand Secretary reported that in addition to the Crand ChapterOfficers and Permanent Members of the Crand Chapter present at this An-nual Convocation, the following Officers 0.£ Subordinate Chapters are en-titled to seats, and to vote at this Crand Ohapter Convocation.

Washingon & Lafayette Chapter No. 1"Harlan L. Pease ----------------------------- Ex. High Priest"Frank M. Keiser ------- KingOlan F. Creenlee ------------------ Scribe

Roy V. Ringler, M.E.C.H.P.Samuel H. J. 'Womack, C.M. 1st V.Edward Vansant, C. Insp.Joseph C. Bryan III, P.C.H.P.

C.C.i'vlar.

MarylandHarry F. Luckabaugh, P.C.H.P.Leland Noel, P.H.P.Paul W. Siple, P.H.P.

St. Iohn's Chapter o. 4"Halph Cassel ------ Ex. High PriestEdward P. Sturgis KingFrank 'V. Van Luvanee, Jr. Scribe

MassachusettsCharles A. Cross, M.E.C.H.P.

Delta Chapter No. 6"James M. [ohnson Ex. Hight PriestHobert E. Rainear.. .KingJames L. Philhower Scribe

New JerseyStanley P. Matthews, M.E.C.H.P. Harold D. Elliott II, C.M.1st V.C. Norman Schleinkofer, D.C.S.-T. Ceorge W. Crant, P.C.H.P.john J. Feiler, C. Chap. Louis D. Ponzio, M.LC.M.

Hope Chapter No.7Maurice Miller Ex. High PriestDallas Marvel KingHobert Stewart - Scribe

Ceorge S. Mason, M.E.C.H.P.New York

Albin F. Bruder, H.LD.C.M.

Kent Chapter No.8"James H. Durrill -- . . ..__. ..Ex. High Priest"Lambert E. Argo KingCarlton C. Moran ------ Scribe

James D. Smith, M.E.C.H.P.Hobert J. Miller, P.H.P.

PennsylvaniaWarren R Cray, P.H.P.Harry Hahn, E.H.P.

Rhode IslandAlfred C. Bateman, M.E.C.H.P. Waldemar Israel, M.LC.lv!.

VISITS TO OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS

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A 11101'(' IIttlll!/: t rihul ;: will hI' puid to till'sl' h(·lo\(·t\ ClIlll(lIlliloll' hI'tli • Committr: Oil Memorials.R Claiborne Wilson, M.E.G.H.P.

Willard Sullivan, G. Mar.Convass B. Dean, P.G.H.P.

General Grand ChapterMarvin E. Fowler, G.G.P.S.

VirginiaSylvanus C. Chum, P.G.H.P.W. Truitt Casteen, P.D.D.G.H.P.

To our Sister Jurisdiction' wc extend OU.rde 'pt'sl sympathy 10" 1111'

losses they have sustained.

DelawareJohn J. Mcf.learnen, RW.D.G.M., Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M.C. Ray Scarborough, M.I.G.M., Grand Council, R & S.M.

E.C., St. Andrew's Comrnandery No.2, K.T., DoverWilliam H. Cantwell, Deputy for Delaware, A.A.S.R., N.iVLJ.

All of these departed Companions have completed th ir allotted tuskson earth as faithful craftsmen who have performed good work, truc workand square work. Let their memory remind us that we should close 1';1111s 10

fill the void created by their absence and together press forward with n-newed fervency and zeal to perpetuate those principles and ideals to whichthese beloved Companions had dedicated their lives.

The Distinguished Visitors were given a warm welcome by the M.·.E.·.Grand High Priest, Richard H. Thomas, after which they were accorded theGrand Honors.

Let us pause while our Grand Chaplain sings the Lord's Prayer in L1Wirmemory.

Address of the Most ExcellentGrand High Priest

One of the' most pleasant duties of any Grand High Priest is to visitour sister Grand Jurisdictions.

Excellent Companions:It was our privilege to make the following visits where we were warmly

received, and where we experienced true Capitular Companionship in everyvisit.

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to this the 101st Annual Convo-cation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Delaware. New YO'l'k-Albany-February 1st. Presentd by our newly appointed

Grand Representative Ex. Compo D. Boardman Lee and received by M.· .E.·.Russell Kantor.I'm extremely pleased to welcome so many distinguished guests from

our sister jurisdictions. We sincerely hope your visit with us will be asmemorable as my sojourn was in your various jurisdictions. I wish to per-sonally thank each of the guests for the many courtesies and kindnessesshown me during the past year.

To my wonderful Companions in Delaware, I want to express myheartfelt thanks for allowing me the honor and privilege to represent youthis past year. The following is an accounting of the trust you had reposedin me one year ago.

District of Columbia-Washington, D. C.-February 1Q.th.Accompaniedby RE.G.K. Chester C. Coffin, RE.G.S. John J. McClearnen, M.E.G.Tras. Ernest H. Martyn PGHP, E.G.C. of H. Lawrence B. Jones, E.G.M.3rd V. James L. Crouse, M.E. Claude P Davidson PGHP, and Grand Rep-resentative and M.E. Samuel A. Wise, PGHP. Presented by our Grand Rep-resentative E. Camp. Glen L. Johnson and received by M.E. Edward S.Paylor.

NECROLOGY Rhode Island. and Prooidence Planta.tion-Providence-March 2nd. Ac-companied by E.G.C. of H. Lawrence B. Jones. Presented by E. CompoElmer H. Palmer and received by M.E. Wallace C. Adams.

"Companions, we cannot be too often reminded that we are born todie." The Supreme High Priest has so chosen to remind us by calling 35of our Companions to eternal rest, 8 of which were members of this GrandChapter.

We pay a special tribute to the memory of:

M. E. George E. Vandegrift, G.H.P.-1941Died July 4, 1968M. E. J. Ralph Carey, G.H.P.-1949Died July 3, 1968E. G. Willard Millman, G.M. 1st V-1968Died June 1, 1968

New Iel'sey-Trenton-May 4th. Accompanied by RE.G.K. ChesterC. Coffin, R.E.G.S. John J. McClearnen, M.RG. Chap. Harold G. Shaub,E.G.c. of H. Lawrence B. Jones, E.G.RA.C. Charles J. Brodie, E.G. Mar-shall George Kuba, E.G.M. 3rd V. James L. Crouse, M.E. Powell E. CraigPGHP, M.E. Samuel A. Wise PGHP, E. James E. Pea PHP and 'E. CharlesW. Barkins HP. Presented by our Grand Representative R. E. Harold A.Peterson and received by M.E. Charles W. Glade. It was our privilege to seeour Grand Representative M.E. Harold A. Peterson elected and installedM. E. Grand High Priest.

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Ma1111and-Baltimore-May 14th. Accompanied by M.E. Samuel A.Wise, PGHP. Presented by our Grand Representative R. E. William M.Koenig GRAC and received by M.E. Robert K. Coulby,

Connecticut-Hartford-May 18th. Presented by our Representative E.Compo LeRoy G. Stevens and received by R.E. William E. Piercey, ActingGrand High Priest.

Vil'ginia-Riclullond-October 22, 23. Greeted by our newly appointedGrand Representative E. Compo Bryan J. Shockley. Presented by M.E.Simon J. Sachs PGHP and received by M.E. Hemy C. Eley.

Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-December 5th. Received by M.E. ArthurR. Diamond, G.H.P.

Regrets. We were unable to accept the cordial invitations from thefollowing Grand Jurisdictions:

April 6-Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Germany held atMunich, Germany.

Dec. 10-M.E. Charles A. Cross, GHP, to attend the Grand RoyalArch Chapter of Massachusetts at Boston, Massachusetts.

Jan. ll-Supreme Grand Chap tea:of India at New Delhi, India.

OFFICIAL VISITS TO SUBORDINATE CHAPTERS

It is always a pleasure to visit our Subordinate Chapters and thisyear's official visits were no exception. A majority of the official staff werepresent on each visit. In every instance we were warmly received andpresented in a most dignified manner. Through these visits we were ableto discuss various problems incidental to each of the Chapters and welearned much and sincerely hope our visits enriched the respective Chap-ters in return.

March 4th-\'Vashington & Lafayette Chapter No.1, Wilmington.IvIEM Degree Conferred, Collation followed the meeting.

May 1st-Kent Chapter No.8, Dover. Guest at dinner preceding meet-ing. Enjoyed R.A.M. cake baked by E.G.1VI.3rd V. James L. Crouse aftermeeting.

June 17th-Delta Chapter No.6, Wilmington. Guest at dinner beforemeeting. Presented 50 year pin to Compo Linneaus Hoopes. P.M. andM.E.M. degrees conferred. This was last official convocation of this Chapterin Wilmington. They have moved to Newport with our blessing, and wewish them well in their new home.

September 11th-Brandywine Chapter No.9, .Claymont. Enjoyed ex-cellent refreshments served after meeting.

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Nov(IIIIIH'1' IfJlli Sl. John's Chuptcr O. II, VVi\lldll!£loli. (:II('~I ,IIdinner b ,1'01'(' nu- -ting honoring 50 y ar In mbcrs.

December 3rd-Hope Chapter O. 7, Georgetown.

COURTESY VISITS

January 24-Gllnning Bedford Council No.1, R. & S.M.

January 28-Masonic Home-Church Service.

January 29- Joshua Association-Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

January 31-Grand High Priest Banquet-Albany, N.Y.

February 5-Washington & Lafayette Chapter No. 1.

February 8-St. John's Commandery No.1, K.T.

February 9-100th Anniversary Dinner, Grand Chapter, Dist. of Columbia.

February 15-Washington Lodge NO'.1, A.F. & A.M.

February 19-Delta Chapter No.6 R.A.M.

February 28-GLUming Bedford Council No. 1.

March I-Grand Chapter Dinner-Providence, R. I.

March 7-Harford Chapter No. 43, Aberdeen, Maryland.

March 13-Evergreen Forest No. 49 Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Milford, Del-aware.

March 14-St. John's Commandery O. 1

March 18-Delta Chapter 1 O. 6.

March 23-Grand Lodge of Delaware-c Semi-annual Communication Dover,Delaware.

March 27-Glllming Bedford Council No. 1.

March 28-Dinner-Lightmasters Square Club-Wilmington.

April I-Washington & Lafayette Chapter No. 1.

April 3-Bethels No.1 and No.9, LO.J.D., Silverside School-Visitation ofSupreme Guardian, International Order of job's Daughters.

April 4-Washington Lodge No. 1.

April 10-Planned visit to Brandywine Chapter No. 9 Blue Lodge nightwhioh was oancelled due to curfew because of civil unrest.

Aprilll-St. John's Commandery No.1, cancelled=curfew=unrest.

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AprilI5-Delta Chapter No.6-voted to move to Newport.

April IS-Washington Lodge No.1, Ex. Compo Lawrence B. Jones, G.C.of H. spoke on York Rite Masonry.

April 24-Gunning Bedford Council o. 1.

May 2-Washington Lodge No. 1.

May S-Grand Chapter Banquet and Order of High Priesthood, Trenton,N. J.

S('Pl('IIIi>l'I' 1·1 (;OIl~lIl"li()1I or l>elhel . I)., I. O. j. I ., T"II,' villo,

September 19 Washington Lodge O. L.

S ptcmber 2S-Dclta Chapter No.6-First convocation in Newport.

May 6-V/ashington & Lafayette Chapter No. 1.

May S-Solomon Lodge No. 35 Newark, Del. Spoke on York Rite Masonry.

May 9-St. John's Commandery No.1, K.T. elected and installed EminentCommander.

September 24-Bethel O. S, LO.J.D.-Newark, Del.

September 25-Gunning Bedford Council O. 1.

September 29-Chmch Service-Masonic Homes of Delaware.

September SO-International Order of DeMolay-Nm Temple. R c pt ionfor Grand Master of DeMolay Bro. and CompoAlbert P. Ruerat,

October I-Grand Masters Banquet, Grand Lodge of Del.

Ootober 2 & S-Annual Communications-Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofDelaware. Presented by W. Chester C. Coffin and received by M. W.Elmer W. Randall, J1'.May 17-Grand Chapter Banquet, Hartford, Conn.

May 20-Delta Chapter No.6.

May 22-Gunning Bedford Council No. 1.

May 2S-Ascension Day Services, St. John's Commandery No. 1.

May 24-Special Convocation Grand Chapter of Del. Royal Arch Festival-Newport, Del.

June I-Grand Master's Day-Masonic Home of Del.

June 6-Washington Lodge No. 1.

june S-Joppa Chapter No. 52, Salem N. J" Banquet and reception forM.E. Harold A. Peterson, GHP of New Jersey.

June IS-St. John's Commandery No. 1.

June IS-St. John's Chapter No.4.

[une 19-IOOth Anniversary Meeting Grand Chapter of Del.

june 27-Washington Lodge No.1, had privilege of installing P.H.P. JamesF. Dill, G.P.S., Delta Chapter No.6 as Worshipful Master.

August S-Annual Cookout, Grand Council R. & S.M. of District of Colum-bia, Fairfax, Va.

October S-Blue Lodge Night-Delaware Consistory.

October 6-Bethel No. S LO.J.D.-New Castle, Del.

October S-Bethel No.2, LO.J.D.-Newport, Del.

October IO-St. John's Commandery No.1, Past Commander's Night.

October 12-IOOth Anniversary Celebration, Cyrene Commandery No. 7of Camden, N. J. at Mantua, N. J.

October 13-Newport Chapter Order of Delvlolay=Newport.

October 22-Grand Chapter Banquet, Richmond, Virginia.

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October 2S-Delta Chapter No.6.

November 2-MilitalY Ball, Council & Wardens Association of Grand Com-mandery of N. J.-Point Pleasant, N. J.

November 4-Wilmington Chapter, Order of DeMolay, Wilmington.

I' November 6-Bethel No.9, LO.J.D., Marshallton, Del.

November 7-Washington Lodge No. 1.

September 5-vVashington Lodge No. 1.

September 6-IOth Annual Session, Grand Guardian Council InternationalOrder of Job's Daughters of Del., Dover, Del.

November IO-Religious Affirmation Services Red Lion Methodist Church,Red Lion, Delaware.

November IS-Brandywine Chapter No.9. P.H.P. George S. FlumerfeltNight.

September IO-iOOth Anniversary Meeting Grand Chapter of Del. November 14-St. John's Commandery No. 1.

September 12-St. John's Commandery No. 1. November IS-lOOth Anniversary Meeting-Grand Chapter of Del.

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April5-To all Chapters to waive waiting periods and to receive, investigateand ballot upon all candidates for Royal Arch Festival at regular meet-ings preceding the same.

September IS-Washington and Lafayette Chapter No.1 to waive waitingperiod to confer Royal Arch Degree.

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November 20-Bethel No.1, 1.0.J.D., Claymont, Del.

November 21-Washington Lodge No.1, Night in honor of Compo WalterC. Hyland, St. John's Chapter No.4.

November 25-Delta Chapter No.6.

November 27-Gunning Bedford Council No.1, elected and installedIllustrious Master.

ovcmlx-r (i I-: c-ut Chapter11 presente-d by H.E:. .K.

o. 8, Dover, I ,I.-Pasl llif.(h PI'I('sl~hcst r offin.

SPECIAL EVENTS

October 19-McCabe Memorial United Methodist Church, Willllit1!-(IOIi.Married to former Mary R Warren with M.E. Harold A. P('[('rSOIl,G.H.P. of N. J. as best man.

December 4-Reception for M.E. Arthur R. Diamond G.RP. of Pa. Phila-delphia, Pa.

December 6-Bellefonte Chapter No. 241, R.A.M., Bellefonte, Pa. aCC0111-pained by M.E. P.G.H.P. Samuel A. Wise.

December 7-Installation of Officers, Newark Chapter, Order of DeMolay.

December 8-Bethel No.4, LO.J.D., Wilmington.

December 9-Delta Chapter No.6, Elected Secretary.

December 11-Bethel No. 11, LO.J.D., Talleyville, Del.

December 12-St. John's Commandery No.!.

December 16-100th Anniversary Meeting Grand Chapter of Del.

December 25-Chrisonas Observance, St. John's Commandery No.!.

December 30-PTIM Council of Del. Received TIM degree.

December 30-0rder of High Priesthood-Wilinington.

january 3-100th Anniversary Meeting, Grand Chapter of Del.

january 9-St. John's Commandery No.!.

Pennsylvania _ jVLE. Samuel A. Wise PGHPArizona - _ _ _ E. Frank M. PickeringvVest Virginia - _ _ _ E. James F. Dill

Upon the recommendations of the M.E. Grand High Priest of the fol-lowing jurisdictions, we were pleased to forward commissions to representthe Grand Chapter of Delaware near their respective Grand Chapters asfollows:

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

The value and importance of these appointments has been vividlyimpressed upon your Grand High Priest during his visits to our SislerJurisdictions this past year. The courtesies and kindnesses extended to hin:by our Grand Representatives proved invaluable on several occasions. Toeach of you who represent a Sister Jurisdiction as well as to all whom woappoint as our Grand Representatives falls the great responsibility to cementand perpetuate the bonds of Capitular companionship throughout the variousjurisdictions.

With these thoughts in mind, we were pleased to submit recommenda-tions and requested Commissions be issued as Grand Representatives nearthe Grand Chapter of Delaware to the following:

january 17-100th Anniversary Celebration, Grand Chapter of Del.

January 18-43rd Annual Assembly Grand Council of Royal & Select Mas-ters of Del. Received by M.l. Grand Master Warren R Gray.

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Manitoba ----------__ . . E. Howard G. McCraeSouth Dakota --..--------__._._..__... ...__.... ..E. Fred R Trzynka .New South Wales --..... ...R. E. Noel ElkingtonArizona --------------..----------....------__...__._..__.__... ...E. Earl FenimoreIllinois -- --...--..--.-----.._..__ _.. .. ..... ..E. Alvah KaylorMexico -- ------.-- -- --..-- -- ..__..E. Rafael Quijano R.Kansas --..--..--..-------- _._ .~.. .__ E. William O'BrateAlberta --..--..----...-----.-..---- .. .. .,..__.. ..E. V. T. YoungTennessee --..----------------.- ---- .. __..E. Fred T. Goddard

Jaunary 18-101st Annual Convocation-Grand Chapter of Del.

REGRETS

April 20-Delaware Consistory, A.A.S.R., Wilmington, Del. Representedby RE. Grand Scribe John J. McClearnen. DISPENSATIONS

Ootober 19-Lower Delaware York Rites Ladies Night, Wyoming, Del.Represented by RE.G.K. Chester C. Coffin. I'

November 3-Bethels No. 7 and No.9, LO.J.D. Reception for GrandGuardian of Dover, Del.

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October 30-HoPe Chapter No.7 to change meeting from Novernb r 5 toNovember 19 because of Election Day.

November ll-Delta Chapter No.6 to change meeting from December 23to December 9 because of Christmas Week.

December 20-Kent Chapter No.8 to change meeting from January 1 toJanuary 8 because of New Years.

and impressiv: II1UIlIlt'rin which the dcgrcc was confcrr 'd. "vo also '011-gratulate E:. Compo Lawrence B. Jones, G.C. of H. on his election IIlIdinstallation as new Mast Excellent President.

Vve were most impressed with the fine attendance from alii' OWIIjurisdiction as well as from New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

RECOMMENDATIO S

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 1. The present five-year limit on dual membership be increased to 11'11years to further assist in establishing new Chapters and to strcnut h"11the foundation of existing Chapters. This would be in line with 1'(','1'111action of the M.W. Grand Lodge of Delaware relative to dual 1I1t'liibership.

2. A Spec-ial Grand Chapter Committee appointed to investigate II"financial condition of each Chapter in the State with special eI1lJlII/l~I,placed on the number of delinquent members being carried on tlu- 11I11

. of each Chapter.

The first recommendation should become effective in January, I!l7(),The second is of a very urgent nature. I was informed in late Septr-rul« Ithat 37 Companions aut of about 157 from one Chapter were at least 10111years delinquent in their dues; and despite my personal plea by letter IIIeach Companion, it was necessary to suspend 30 Companions for non-p.ivment of dues. This condition shonld never be allowed to exist. Thi« "totally unfair to the Companion involved as well as the Chapter who 11111Ipay a per capita tax on a non-paying member.

The General Grand Chapter's Distinguished Service Medal was pre-sented at our Royal Arch Festival on May 24, 1968, in Newport, Delaware.The award was presented at that time because of the impending retire-ment of the recipient to Florida.

E.·.COMPANION GEORGE S. FLUMERFELT

E. Compo Flumerfelt has served Delta Chapter No. 6 as ExcellentHigh Priest and Secretary. He was also the first Excellent High Priest ofBrandywine Chapter Na. 9 and was the driving farce behind the formationof that hard working group of Capitular Masons, He is one of the fewMasons with the combined rare talent far ritualistic and administrative ex-cellence. These talents have been exhibited many times an behalf of yourGrand Chapter, and we know of no one who merits the award mare thanom Excellent Companion Ceorge. We wish him well in his retirement andare sure that our loss will be the Grand Chapter of Florida's gai.n.

RELIGIOUS AFFIRMATION DAYCONDITION OF THE RITE

On Sunday Evening, overnber 10, the Capitular Masons of Delawareand their families attended Red Lion Methodist Church, Red Lion, Dela-ware.

The Rev. Irving R. Pusey, Grand Chaplain of the M.vV. Grand Lodgeof Delaware informed us that their evening service was very informal.After a number of hymns and testimonials, we heard a most inspiring ser-mon From Rev. Pusey. To those few who braved the bitter cold, and highwinds of the evening, I know they could not have left this service withoutreaffirming their faith in the One Living and True God.

Peace and harmony prevail within the confines of our State.

Unfortunately, we will show a great decrease in membership this y "illdue partly to deaths, but mostly through suspensions.

I am firmly convinced that every Chapter must overhaul and updnt:their internal structures and redesign their planning to coincide with 1111modem concept of living, incorporating in this design the time honou«lteachings and principles of Capitular Masonry.

ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD

Companions, we are in direct competition with all the modern morlr-sof transportation, entertainment, organizations and life itself. Wellliislmake our Chapters attractive to all Masons. We must be active. We IIIIISIplan. Most 0"£ all, we must all work together if we are to again place CHilitular Masonry in its proper place in Delaware.

A Convention of Annointed High Priests of the State of Delaware wasconvened an December 30, 1968. Five High Priests - elect were annointcd,consecrated and set part. It is interesting to note that Ex. Compo Jam s M.[ohnson will serve as High Priest of both Delta Chapter No.6 and Brandy-wine Chapter No.9 during the ensuing Capitular Year. We congratulateM.E. Comp. Claude P. Davidson, Most Excellent President for the dignified

,: There are many dedicated Companions throughout this State; and.while our numbers are small, the caliber of these men will enable us to dothe great task confronting all of us.

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ERNEST H. MARTYN,Grand Treasurer

Your Grand Staff sincerely hopes that the small seeds thcy have plant dthis year will grow into the ripe fruit we can all be proud of in years tocome.

G d 1~ 'R tran reasurer s eporlOOth Anniversary Fund

Balance in Fund January 20, 1968 .'Washington and Lafayette Chapter No.1 $St. John's Chapter No.4 _Delta Chapter No.6 _Hope Chapter o. 7 _Kent Chapter No. 8 _Brandywine Chapter No.9 _

32.2548.0042.5033.2537.0010.50

CONCLUSIONS

Companions, never have lowed so much to so many. I could neverexpress my heartfelt thanks to all who have made this a year which I shallnever forget. My sincere thanks to those Past Grand High Priests whowere so ready, willing and able to give me sage counsel, To a dedicatedGrand Staff for their unqualified support and assistance, my gratefulthanks.

To my right arm, M.E. Grand Secretary, Raymond A. Howard PGHP,a special thank you. I have leaned most heavily on you for advice, helpand heaven knows what else. You have been a bulwark of strength to meand this Grand Chapter, and for this I will be forever thankful. My sincerethanks for service far and above your Secretarial duties.

To the Companions of Delta Chapter No. 6 for their faith and trustin me and making this year possible, I will be eternally in your debt.

To all Companions who have known me over these years: I have al-ways tried to convey to each of you a feeling of relaxation and even levity,but never at the expense of the dignity to the offices I have held. Most ofthese actions were natural, but were meant to convey to each of you thatI was one of you and one to whom all Companions could reach at all times.I now stand before you this afternoon very humble and grateful. I simplysay I have done my best and want each of you to know it has been myhonor and privilege to represent you this past year. I am extremely proudof each of you and even more proud to be one of you.

To my successor, I offer my sincere support and solemn pledge to assistyou in any way possible and wish for you a year of fulfillment for all youraims and goals.

Interest credited by Bank _

Balance in Fund December 27, 1968 _Transferred to Checking Account December 27, 1968 _

General FundBalance in Checking Account January 20, 1968 _

ReceiptsWashington and Lafayette Chapter No.1 $152.25St. John's Chapter No.4 220.00Delta Chapter No.6 185.00Hope Chapter No.7 149.00Kent Chapter No. 8 174.00Brandywine Chapter No.9 46.00

Transferred from lOOth Anniversary Fund _Sale of Rituals --------Dinner Tickets , - _100th Anniversary Tickets _

DisbursementsVouchers 260 to 287, inc. _

Balance in Checking Account January 18, 1969 _To each of you, God Bless You One and All and thank you.

Fraternally, Savings FundBalance in Savings Account January 20, 1968 _

Interest credited by Bank _RICHARD H. THOMASGrand High Priest

On motion, the Address was received, ordered recorded and referredto the Jurisprudence Committee.

Balance in Savings Account January 18, 1969 _Balance in Both Funds January 18, 1969 _

WELCOMING PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

The Past Grand High Priests, previously recorded, were then presentedto, and warmly welcomed by, M: .E: .Grand High Priest Richard H. Thomas,after which they were accorded the Grand Honors.

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$2,745.:31$2,745.:11

$ 475.98

926.25

2,745.3110.0035.00

892.00$5,084.54

$1,112.88$3,971.66

$2,531.59113.90

$2,645.49$6,617.15

On motion, the report was accepted, ordered recorded and referredto the Finance Committee.

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Report of Grand SecretaryBalance in Checking Account January 20, 1968 _

ReceiptsWashington and Lafayette Chapter No. L $152.25St. John's Chapter No.4 220.00Delta Chapter o. 6 185.00Hope Chapter No.7 149.00Kent Chapter No.8 174.00Brandywine Chapter No.9 46.00

Transferred from 100th Anniversary Fund _Sale of Rituals _Dinner Tickets _100th Anniversary Tickets _

DisbursementsGrand High Priest's Apron and Case $Grand High Priest's Portrait _Lunches _Hotel _Dues to General Grand Chapter _Stationery and Postage _P.O. Box Rental _Rituals _Proceedings ------------------------------------------------------Secretary's Salary _100th Anniversary Expense _Rent for Festival _

62.7584.7556.55

102.1535.64

184.8812.0021.60

297.56125.0080.0050.00

Balance in Checking Account January 18, 1969 _

$ 475.98

On motion, the report was accepted and ordered recorded.

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On mut luu, l lu: report was u .ccpt xl, mdt'l"I,d l'I'I'III'{\I,tI 1111.1II I III Ii I

the Finan' , Comn: iUcc.

GRAND REPRESEI TATlVI~S

The Grand Representatives of our Sister [urisdictinns, 111'111till 1.1 III IChapter of Delaware, as noted on the list of Grand HI'PII'" ul u]] I "

sponded at the Roll Call.

926.25 They were given a cordial welcome by 1\1.'.E:. rand III II I'll, I

Richard H. Thomas who commended them for their zeal in thl' 1!t·IIIIIIII.11I

of their duties, and directed them to convey to their respective .11111,,11.111111

the fraternal greetings and good wishes of the Companions of I .·111\\,III2,745.31

10.0035.00

892.00 REMARKS BY VISITORS

$5,084.54 At the invitation of the M.· .E: .Grand High Priest, the followiug 1)1

tinguished Visitors spoke:

1VI:.E:.Marvin E. Fowler, General Grand Principal Sojourner of l l uGeneral GnU1d Chapter, M:.E:.Morris F. Hewitt, Grand High Priest III

the District of Columbia, M: .E: .Charles A. Cross, Grand High Priest ofMassachusetts, and Rt.·.E.· .Roy Clarke, Grand Representative near thoGrand Chapter of Victoria.

Their topics were timely and interesting, and were warmly receivedby the Ex. Companions.

1,112.88 HEPORT OF COMMITTEE ON WORK

To the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of DelawareExcellent Companions:

$3,971.66

Your Committee on Work reports that nothing has been referred tothem during the Capitular Year.eo "d -o ~

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'Washington & Lafayette No. 1 ____1501 51 01 01 21 31 51 11451St. John's No. 4 ___________________________2341 31 01 01 11 71 121 112161

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Kent No. 8 ____________________________________1641 21 01 01 21 11 31 011601Brandywine No. 9 ------------------------ 161 51 01 01 01 01 01 01 211

Totals ____________________________8911 171 01 01 111 331 351 1818111

However, the Officers of the Subordinate Chapters are to be congratu-lated for the excellent manner in which the Degrees were conferred, aswitnessed by the Royal Arch Festival, held in Newport, Delaware, last May.

The cooperation between the Officers of the Subordinate Chapters, inwhich they so willingly and ably filled chairs in Sister Chapters whenvacancies occurred during Degree Work, is to be commended also.

24 CLIFTON A. LUTZ, ChairmanJAMES R. HANNAWARREN W. EDINGEH, JR.

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RAYMOND A. HOWARD,Grand Secretary

JAMES E. PEO, ChairmanTHOMAS R. SAUNDERS

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COMMITTEE ON PAST GRAND HIGH PRIEST'S POHTHALTAND JEWEL

A '()I1V~'lIti()1lor [ivc or these .hnptcrx Ill\:( III I)!lV"I. I), III ,II "11

January 19, 1818, and elected grand officers: I\n'hll)llid 1111111lilill I I "' IHigh Priest, James Milleehop, Deputy Grand l ligh PI'i('st; ,/11111" 1)",11 ""Grand King; George Read, Grand Scribe; Leonard Vlllld,,~, It I, ,,,,/Treasurer, and J. Gordon Brinckle, Grand ecrctary. A (\1':'" "I II (~1I11 III"tion was read, amended and adopted. The Royal rar( 1,,"1 It II, I I 1,,"1

Chapter of Delaware. This Grand Chapter functioned wit h VIII) III "III "

until 1859. Seven Grand High Priests were named during 1111, P'" "" 11111during some years there is no record of any Convocations cullr«}, '1111 I, I

Grand High Priest was George '~T.Chaytor.

To the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of DelawareExcellent Companions:

The Portrait and Jewel Committee has performed its function. ThePortrait has been framed and hung and the Jewel is ready for presentation.

On motion, the report was accepted and ordered recorded.

HEPORT OF THE COM:t-.HTTEE ON EDUCATION

Now the human element enters-in Dover, Delaware in IH!5D. II '1111 II

cation of Royal Arch Masons was held, with only one of the lhl'('" CIIIIIIII'

in the State represented, and Companion George W. Chaytor or VVasldllfll,,"& Lafayette Chapter No.1 was elected Grand High Priest in lhls II ""Iii,irregular convocation. Some years prior to 1859 some difficulty had 0('('111" dbetween Chaytor and the Companions of Washington and Lafayette (;1""111 I

and now as Grand High Priest he lifted their Charter, thereby bcc[lIl1illg (III

unaffiliated Hoyal Arch Mason. It is thought that his strong sympathk-x 1111

the cause of the Southern States brought about this quarrel. Th (: ,'aru lChapter 0.£ Delaware was dead, and Chaytor is reported to have said"With me dies Royal Arch Masonry in Delaware," as for the next ninc Y('III'

he refused to assemble the Craft for a grand convocation.

To the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of DelawareExcellent Companions:

In this the year of our celebration of the founding of this GrandChapter 100 years ago, there may have been some speculation among ourown Companions and among our distinguished Companions from sisterJurisdictions, as to the comparative "youth" of our Grand Chapter. Wemight easily have been celebrating our 150th Anniversary. Was there a lackof desire for futher light and knowledge in Masonry in the minds of ourBrethren of yesteryear'? The answer is negative. The Brethren were eagerfor further light and knowledge, and they did not lag in their zeal to acquireit.

This misfortune did not stop our Masonic Brethren, and fourteen 01

them with the help of Three Times Three Chapter of Trenton, N.J. receivedthe Chapter degrees, and were assisted by their New Jersey Companionsin forming a new Delaware Chapter, St. John's, and were granted a dispcn-sation by the General Grand Chapter on J~Ul.13, 1868. Then things beganto hum, the conditions in Delaware were presented to the General GrandHigh Priest, and on October 20, 1868 he authorized Washington & LafayetteChapter No.1, Temple Chapter No.2, in Milford, Del., and Hope ChapterNo.4, in Georgetown, Del., to resume Capitular labor under their warrantsnow or lately held.

In the minutes of Lodge No. 14, now Washington Lodge No.1, underthe date of September 3rd, 1784 in Wilmington, Del., it states that amember had offered a plot of ground at Walnut and Second Streets, ofthat city, and 5 in specie, for the erection of a Masonic Temple for Lodge

o. 14, and the "Higher Bodies." Lodge No. 14 was chartered under theProvincial Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania in 1769, and as an "Ancient" hadthe right to confer the Royal Arch Degree as part of its system. To makea long StOlYshort the first record of a Chapter is found in the minutes ofWashington Royal Arch Chapter, under the authority from the warrantgranted to Washington Lodge No.1, dated Jan. 24, 1809 this Chapterelevated to the Super-Excellent degree of Royal Arch Mason, one DavidRobinette, the first to receive this degree in Delaware, and have it recordedfor posterity.

It is a fact that by 1817 there were seven Royal Arch Chapters inDelaware, but all records to account for their origins have never beenfound, and the General Grand Chapter has no records of Delaware chaptersuntil 1868, and Pennsylvania records for those former years were burned.'So it is evident that our Brethren were active and zealous in obtainingfurther Masonic knowledge, and no doubt in a legal manner, but the ravagesof time have erased any records that surely were in existence at one time.

On January 9, 1869, the General Grand High Priest, James M. Austin,acted on the application of the Delaware Companions for permission to forma Grand Chapter in Delaware, granting the same, and on January 20, 1869in Dover, Del. he was present and installed the new Grand officers in aConvocation called by the four Delaware Chapters. All charters were calledin and new ones issued as January 20, 1869, as follows Washington &Lafayette No.1, Temple No.2, at Milford, Del., Hope No.3, ail:George-town, Del. and St. John's No.4, Wilmington, Del. The new Grand Councilwas Daniel C. Godwin, Grand High Priest; Willis Holden, Deputy GrandHigh Priest; George W. Stone, Grand King; Jacob Moore, Grand Scribe.Capitular Masonry was now officially recognized by the General GrandChapter, as a Delaware Grand Chapter since its false start in 1817. It is along lane that bas no turning, and now there was rejoicing.

28I wOldd slIggesl also that a committee b appointed to exalt]

ine the By-Laws of the subordinate chapters and report on lill'same.

"The office of Grand Secretary becoming vacant by the resig-nation of Companion A. T. A. Torbert, who had accepted a foreignmission under the United States Government, it became necessaryto appoint a Grand Secretary, ad interim. And as the Seal Booksand Papers of the Grand Chapter had been left in my possession,I deemed it best to appoint Companion W. F. Godwin, of Milford,to fill said vacancy. I therefore, on the first day of january last,issued a circular, giving notice to the several subordinate chapters,that he might be recognized as such=which action I trust willmeet with your approbation.

D. C. Godwin, Grand High Priest.

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vVe now had a functioning Grand Chapter and one that kept rc 01' Is.How did the Grand High Priest keep his first year's stewardship? The econdAnnual Convocation of Royal Arch Masons of Delaware was held in DoverDel., on January 19, 1870, and he reports as follows: '

"CO tIPA 10 S OF THE GRA D CHAPTER OF DELAWARE:

"I am pleased to add that we have official notice from theGeneral Grand Secretary of the General Grand Chapter of tl1('United States, that we are engrafted upon and are now a constitu-ent part of that body, received, enrolled, and to be recognized assuch."I greet you! \Ve are again assembled in Grand Convention

with unbroken ranks and in Peace and Harmony-thanks to anindulgent Providence.

"In closing, allow me to say that to the best of my abilities,I have endeavored to discharge the duties incumbent upon min the high trust your have confided to me."One year ago, around this sacred altar, was organized the

Grand Chapter of the State of Delaware. Upon the ruins of theold was then laid the foundation of the new Temple, our aspira-tions ascending to the Most High that the 'glory of the latterhouse might be even greater than that of the former.'

"May we all discharge our several duties with Fidelity.

"May Harmony prevail in our Councils during our presentsitting.

"The returns from the several subordinate chapters exhibit anamount of work that show the Craft have not been idle, and affordmuch encouragement for the future.

"And when our work here is finished, may we be qualified,with the Signet of Truth, to enter within the White Vail, andreceive the reward of the faithful at the hands of our Great HighPriest above."

What a calm, forceful address, with confidence in the future, and trustin the Supreme High Priest of Heaven and Earth. The Grand Chapter ofDelaware did not die, but exists to this day! We pray that it will continueto do so, and may we have the same stalwart faith as evidenced in the ad-dress just read.

"Having information that a body of men at Lewes within thisJurisdiction were conferrinz the several Capitular Degrees ofMasonry, I wrote to a Companion of that place to elicit the factsof the case. I have however had no response. I would, therefore,suggest that a committee be appointed to make the necessaryinvestigation and r port the result to the Grand Council, at anearly day, so that proceedings may be taken to correct the same.

With the above background let us look at the case of Companion Geo.W. Chaytor, at our Grand Convocation of Jan. 17, 1872. This Companionwho had been expelled by Washington & Lafayette Chapter was restoredto the rights of a Royal Arch Mason by resolution enacted by the GrandChapter at this Session. In the Grand Convocation of Jan. 15, 1873, amotion was offered to restore him as a permanent member of this GrandChapter, he having been a Grand High Priest of the old Grand Chapter.Whereupon M.· .E.' .Grand High Priest John R. McFee made the followingdecision='T desire to expressly state that this Grand Chapter is not arestoration. I had the honor to be one of three High Priests appointed bythe Most E. G. H. P. of the G. G. C. of the United States to perfect thisorganization, and distinctly assert that this is not a restoration of the oldGrand Chapter, but a new organization-a New Grand Chapter." Thereuponthe motion was lost.

"Among papers received from the Grand Secretary I foundcopies of the proceedings of several Grand Chapters of the UnitedStates and the Canadas, which I ordered to be forwarded to theCommittee on Foreign Correspondence.

"I would suggest also that an appropriation be made to pro-cure Jewels, & Etc. for the Grand Chapter; as also a Trunk forthe Books, Papers, etc., of the Grand Secretary, believing the same,needful.

We now have our answer why we are not celebrating the 150th Anni-versary of this Grand Chapter, our present Grand Chapter is not a restora-tion of the old 1818 one, but a new one entirely, dating from Jan. 20, 1869.Therefore Grand Council officers of the old Grand Chapter can not be

CLAUDE P. DAVIDSONE. PAUL WOOTTENPAUL YEARSLEY(Deceased)

IIEPOHT OF MEMOHIALS COMMiTTEE

Companion Chaytor affiliated with Adoniram Chapter No.5 of Middle-town, Del., which later lost its Charter, but in Oct. 1875 Companion Chaytorwas elected Grand Master of Masons in Delaware. We might draw a lessonfrom this turn of events that the trappings of high office and power aretransitory, but the true principles of the Royal Craft endure, and sustain aCompanion during the trials and tribulations of this life.

Respectfully submitted,

A Memorial to Our Fraternal Dead

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permanent members of the present Grand Chapter. Tho olel one is defunct,except historically.

To the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of DelawareExcellent Companions:

JOHN J. McCLEARNEN, ChairmanSAMUEL A. WISECAHL R. SCAHBOROUGH

God of all power and might,Giver of all good things,

Who foldest day and nightIn Thy almighty wings:

Thou who didst draw the plan,And light the lamp of the sun

And kindle the soul of man;Now that the task is done,

Grant to me, crown of it all,Grant me the final grace:

Master, hear my call;Master, show Thy face.

"Man that is born of woman is of few days, and full of trouble."Measured against the vast extent of time man's journey here on earth

is but a brief instant, and troubles seem to beset him on every side.

Even though this gloomy approach to earthly existence seems to bejustified, man can take much encouragement from the great advances madeby medical science in lengthening the span of life and increasing theability to enjoy the hours and days that are allotted to us.

vVe pay special tribute to those loyal Companions who have departedthis life during the past Capitular year. They are sadly missed and theirplaces among us will not be easily filled.

We give thanks, however, that due to a better understanding of theDivine Creator, the great Jehovah who once was so greatly feared is todaylooked upon as a Heavenly Father, a God of love.

It is with joy in our hearts then that we commend these departedCompanions to the Supreme High Priest above-the God of love and light.

Through love to light! 0, wonderful the wayThat leads from darkness to the perfect day!

From darkness and from sorrow of the nightTo morning that comes singing o'er the sea.

Through love to light! Through light, 0 God, to Thee,Who art the love of love, the eternal light of light!

REPORT OF TRIENNIAL COMMITTEE

To the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of DelawareExcellent Companions:

The Fifty-Fourth Triennial Convocation of the General Grand Chapterof RoyaI Arch Masons, InternationaI, will be held in the Portland HiltonHotel, Portland, Oregon, September 28 to October 2, 1969.

Reservations may be made at the Portland Hilton, New Heathman,Congress and Park Haviland Hotels, or, for those desiring motel accomoda-tions, at the Portland Motor Hotel. A deposit of $15.00 must accompanyrequests for reservations.

The Triennial Banquet will be held at the Hilton Hotel on Tuesdayevening, September 30, 1969. Cost-$10.00 per person. Reservations mustbe made in advance.

State or Sectional Dinners can be arranged,

All mail, reservation requests, payments, etc., shouId be addressed toB. Nealey Wood, 5521 S.E. Morrison Street, Portland, Oregon 97215.Checks shauld be made payable to the Oregon Triennial Committee.

The Ladies are invited to all public functions, and activities are beingarranged for them for periods when formal meetings are being held.

On motion, the report was accepted and ordered recorded.'

HAHHY W. LOOSE, ChairmanRUSSELL C. MATCHETTRHEY H. SMITHLESTER H. PITTARD

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DEATHS IN OUR JURISDICTION

Washington and Lafayette Chapter No. 1Rogert W. CannGeorge L. GrayMatthew C. Minker, P.H.P.

St. John's Chapter o. 4William L. DuerSamuel H. T. CeisbertLea S. JesterHorace]. JoslynFrederic VV.KurtzCecil F. Pople

Delta Chapter No. 6Maurice C. BogiaCharles O. Bratton, P.H.P.Jacob A. Correll

Hope Chapter No.7J. Ralph Carey, P.G.H.P.Dallas A. Dennis, P.H.P.John DonovanGranville S. LewisUrah W. Long

Kent Chapter No. 8Albert S. BiggsSimon Morris

111':1'011'1' OF HOYAL ARCH FE TIVAL COMMITTEE:

To the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of DelawareExcellent Companions:John T. Murray

Albert Stetser

Fred S. PriceRudolph SchmidtClifford M. StellePercy R. StrongGeorge E. Vandegrift, P.G.H.P.Paul Yearsley, P.H.P.

At a Special Convocation of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masonsof Delaware held in May, a Royal Arch Festival was held, at which 13candidates were Exalted.

The Degrees were conferred by teams of Officers from the variousChapters who performed their duties in an impressive and dignifiedmarmar.

GEORGE S. FLUMERFELT, ChairmanCLIFTON A. LUTZLAWRENCE B. JONES

I'JWilliam B. Senn

Harvey E. Smith, P.H.P.On motion, the report was accepted and ordered recorded.

40.00300.00150.00100.0050.0045.0060.0012.00

125.00

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEEEdwin C. MarshallHarry B. MilesG. Willard Millman, P.H.P.'''' alter P. PrettymanJulian Townsend

To the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of DelawareExcellent Companions:

We have examined the books and accounts of the Grand Treasurerand Grand Secretary and find them correct, with a balan e:In General Fund Checking Account of ---------------------- $3,971.66In Savings Account of 2,645.49

Vernon Morton

On motion, the report was accepted and ordered recorded.Total on January 18, 1969 ------------ , $6,617.15

REPORT OF 100TH A NIVERSARY COMMITTEE

To the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of DelawareExcellent Companions:

The One Hundredth Anniversary of the Grand Chapter Royal ArchMasons of Delaware was observed this year, and was climaxed with aBanquet at the Hotel DuPont, which was well attended by the Ex. Com-panions and Distinguished Visitors together with their Ladies.

The Program for the evening was enjoyed by all present, as were thememorial souvenirs presented to the Ladies.

For 1969 we recommend the following Budget:

General Grand Chapter Dues $Printing and Mailing Proceedings ... ..__. .Hotel and Lunches . . _Stationery and Postage . _P.G.H.P . Jewel .P.G.H.P . Portrait ~ _G.H.P. Apron and Case _P.O. Box Rental _Grand Secretary's Salary ....__.... _

F. IRVING CROW, ChairmanCHESTER G. DAHLSTROMSAMUEL A. WISECLAUDE P. DAVIDSONA. WARREN WHEATLEYCLIFTON A. LUTZ

Total ______________$ 882.00

WILLIAM O. WIN ATE, ChairmanF. IRVING CROWJ. HENRY McDONNELL

On motion, the report was accepted and ordered recorded.On motion, the report was accepted, the Budg t adopted, and both

ordered recorded.

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REPORT OF GHAND HISTORIANHISTOHICAL HIGHLIGHTS

SI, .1111111'" (:11111)\('1' 0.4, Wilmington

:l'Ul'l'(C W. Stone, High Priest; William H, Lee, King;Alfred Gawthrop, Scribe; (54 Companions)

The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Delaware has arrivedat an important milestone-the Centennial. We should pause to rememberthe past, to rejoice in the present and to contemplate the future.

From the historical writings in the Great Light, we learn that thesecond Tem.ple arose upon the ruins of the first. In a similar manner, theGrand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Delaware arose upon the ruinsof the Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter of Delaware, Our Grand Chapterwas born in adversity and cradled in storm.

The recommendation by the Committee on a seal for the GrandChapter was adopted.

Companions, in such a manner, did our Grand Chapter come intoexistence=cherished hopes and happy expectations to great achievements,

M.·.E.· .Daniel C. Godwin, Grand High PriestM.·.E.· .Willis Holden, Deputy Grand High PriestM.·.E.· .George W. Stone, Grand KingCompanion Jacob Moore, Grand ScribeCompanion Truston P. Mcf.olley, Grand ChaplainCompanion S. A. Hodgman, Grand TreasurerCompanion Gen. Alfred T. A. Torbert, Grand Secretary

At the Annual Convocation in 1872, a warrant was granted to AdoniramChapter No.5, Middletown. It was constituted April 9, 1872 with Alfred G.Cox as High Priest, Thomas Budd as King and Richard E. Smith as Scribe.

Delta Chapter No.6 was constituted on March 4, 1874 with James H.Cameron, High Priest; William T. Springer, King; and John G. Haddock,Scribe.

On January 20, 1869, delegates from Washington and LafayetteChapter No.1, Wilmington; Temple Chapter No.2, Milford; Hope ChapterNo.4, Georgetown; and St. John's Chapter, Wilmington, met in Dover forthe purpose of organizing and establishing a Grand Royal Arch Chapter forthe State of Delaware. Authority for this Convention came from an edictissued by M.'.E.· .james M. Austin, General Grand High Priest of theGeneral Grand Chapter of the United States. M.'.E.'.Companion Austincalled the Convention to order, and proceeded with the steps necessary toforming a Grand Chapter. The elected officers were:

On March 30, 1880, M.'.E.' .Ceorge H. Jones, Past Grand High Priestof New Jersey, at the request of M.' .E.' .john 'vV. Lawson, Grand High Priestof Delaware, conferred the Order of High Priesthood on eight DelawareCompanions in the Masonic Temple in Wilmington and aid d in establish-ing a Grand Council of the Order of High Priesthood for the State ofDelaware. TIle first annual meeting was held on January 19, 1881, withM.' .E.' .Iohn W. Lawson as President.

At the Annual Convocation in 1883, a resolution was adopted to SW11-

mon the officers of Temple Chapter No.2, Hope Chapter No. 3 andAdoniram Chapter No. 5 to show cause why their Charters should not bewithdrawn. These Chapters had not met for several y aI'S. There was noresponse and their Charters were declared forfeited.

After installation of the officers, the Convention adjourned sine die.M.·.E.· .Iohn L. Clark, Grand- High Priest, in his III -ssagc to Grand

Chapter in 1892, recommended that the Companions be requir d to selecta mark and have the same recorded in the Lodge Book or IIarks. Therecommendation was adopted.

The Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Delaware was then openedby the General Grand High Priest. A constitution was prepared and adopted.M.' .E.' .Companion Austin retired and M.' .E.'. Companion Godwin suc-ceeded him in the Grand East. New Warrants were directed to be preparedfor the Subordinate Chapters.

Washington and Lafayette Chapter No.1, WilmingtonWillis Holden, High Priest; Alfred Bunting, King;Daniel McClinton, Scribe; (41 Companions)

The evening of the Annual Convocation on January 18, 1893 wasdevoted to celebrating the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Ih(' ,rand Chapter0.£ Delaware. It was held in the Masonic Temple in Wilmington withM.' .E.' .Francis L. Carpenter, Grand High Priest. Many .ompanions andtheir ladies participated in the festivities which consisted of a banquet,entertainment and speeches.

Temple Chapter No.2, MilfordDaniel C. Godwin, High Priest; Truston P. McColley, King;Curtis S. Watson, Scribe; (19 Companions)

Hope Chapter No.3, GeorgetownJohn H. McFee, High Priest; Laban L. Bacon, King;John L. Bacon, Scribe; (14 Companions)

Capitular Masonry was revived irr Georgetown with tho instituting ofHopeCharter No.7 on May 16, 1893. The Charter offi('('rHw re: Joseph L.Cahall, High Priest; Charles C. Stockley, King; Charl 'S 1'. Tunnell, Scribe.

After the close of Grand Chapter on January 16, If.) I8, the evening wasdevoted to celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of organized CapitularMasonry in Delaware. Owing to the stringency of World Warl, tho

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committee on arrangements deemed it inadvisable to hold a banquet. Aliterary program, with ladies invited, was held in the Auditorium of the oldWilmington High School on Delaware Avenue, between Monroe and AdamsStreets. The principal speaker of the evening was M.· .E.· .Thomas R. Mar-shall, a Past Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Indiana and VicePresident of the United States.

1,'('~I"'ldIII III(' I\llIsolli(''I'omplo at ewport. Delta haptcr No.6 )'t'([II('st('dp(')',"issloll 1(' tllatlgl' their place of meeting from Wilmington, wh ')" theyhad lx-cn operating for 94 years, to Newport, The request was approv d.

Companions-man is surrounded with a dome of incomprehensiblewonders. He should drink deeply of these majestic mysteries. He shoulduse these mystic powers to clothe tomorrow in a glorious garb. TomOHOWsoon becomes today and today soon becomes yesterday.

Our Companions of yesterday wrought well. Our Temple is consecratedby their labors, their devotions and their sacrifices. Yet-the present is mag-netic with things that we can do. As Masons, we should be extending thehorizon of human life by removing the rubbish of vice and ignorance whichprevents man from beholding truth and wisdom. The great dynamic forceis thought and the great uplifting power is love.

Our Companions have come over a rugged way, during the past 100years, The rough Ashlar which they dug from the quarries has pass d thesquare. TIle altar they reared has been hallowed by the flame of DivineLove.

We, like Solomon and Zerubbabel, are engaged in the constru 'lion ofa mighty Temple-a Temple whose site is not Mount Moriah, but in theheart of man. Let us take courage and press forward. Obstacles may impedeour progress, dangers may threaten, hunger and thirst may wonkcn ourbodies, but if faithful, we shall "arrive in sight of the I'llintd walls ofJerusalem and the glistening tents of our brethren."

On April 16, 1921, M: .E: .W. Harry Lewis, Grand High Priest, andhis staff, constituted Kent Chapter No.8 in Dover with J. Wallace Woodfordas High Priest; Frank C, Bancroft as King and [ohn P. LeFevre as Scribe.

Capitular Masonry in Delaware had a normal healthy growth from1869 to the year 1926. There were 2,068 Companions that year, the largestnumber in our history. There followed a decline in membership during thedepression years of the thirties, a loss of over one-half of the membership.Up to 1942, the trend of all Masonic Bodies was "losses in membership,"That year', the total Blue Lodge membership in Delaware had dropped to5,089 and Delaware Capitular membership to 1,054. The United States wasdrawn into World War II by the surprise attack of the Japanese on PearlHarbor, Hawaii all. December 7, 1941. There followed four years of combat,culminating with the surrender of Germany on VE Day, May 7, 1945 andthe surrender of Japan on VJ Day, September 2, 1945, Something happenedto Capitular' Masonry during these war years. The Blue Lodges showedsubstantial increases, but the Chapters continued to show losses and, in1944, our membership was 986. We have heard many explanations for thisCapitular apathy, but none that appears to furnish a satisfactory and accept-able interpretation.

At the Convocation on January 16, 1952, M: .E: .Harry R. Craig, GrandHigh Priest, had the distinctive pleasure of welcoming and receiving M: .E:.Robert F. James, General Grand High Priest, and M:.E: .F. Irving Crow,General Grand Sentinel. M: .E: .Companion Crow is the only officer wehave had in the Grand Line of the General Grand Chapter of the UnitedStates, during our one-hundred years of existence. At this Convocation, thefirst Distinguished Service Medal was presented to Companion Alfred E.Pool in token of his many contributions to Capitular Masonry.

At the 1956 Convocation, M: .E:.J. Henry McDonnell, Grand HighPriest, reported that a most successful Royal Arch Festival had been heldand that a Religious Affirmation Day had been observed. These two affairswere instituted during M.·.E.· .Companion Mcfronnell's term of office.

M: .E: .Sarnuel A. Wise, Grand High Priest, at the 1966 Convocation,recommended a Warrant for a New Chapter to be known as BrandywineChapter No.9. The Charter was granted naming George S. Flumerfelt asHigh Priest; Charles J. Brodie, as King and Frank M. Keiser as Scribe. OnMarch 9, 1967, M.·.E.· .Chester G. Dahlstrom, Grand High Priest, and hisstaff, constituted Brandywine Chapter No.9, at Claymont. This trend towardsuburban Masonic life was revealed again in 1968 when M: .E:.RichardH. Thomas, Grand High Priest, sanctioned the holding of a Royal Arch

CHARLES E. GREEGrand Historian

On motion, the report was accepted and ordered recorded.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HELIGIOUS AFFlilMA'I'IO

To the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of DelawareExcellent Companions

The Royal Arch Masons of Delaware, and their fa,"ili.'s, attendedServices at the Red Lion Methodist Church, Red Lioll, Ikh,ware, onSunday evening, November 10, 1969.

The attendance was small, due to the bitter cold and Itij.(h winds ofthe evening, but those who managed to attend heard II most inspiringSermon by the Reverend Irving R. Pusey, Grand Chaplain 01 t h M:.\V:.Grand Lodge of Delaware, A.F. & A.M.

HAROLD G. SIlA U II, ChainnanSAMUEL STEW AliTCHESTER C, C()It'I,'1NWILLARD S, DIC:I,I';IISONELWOOD R. JlAWI,1 S

On motion, the report was accepted and ordered n-cordcd.

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·On motion, the report was accepted and ordered recorded. Respectfully and fraternally

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON YORK RITE UNITY ANDADVANCEMENT

W" "III,' 111111 II(' hus made two recommendations and this ommittc(ksin's to COli 'III' ill those recommendations and hopes that th Gran IChapter will see fit to concur with both of them,

Again we wish to commend the Grand High Priest, and wish for himin his several Masonic activities health and continued happiness for yearsto come. It is not given to every presiding officer to preside over a onehundredth anniversary of an organization, such as Most Excellent Com-panion Thomas did for this Grand Chapter. Our present Grand High Priesthad the privilege of presiding at two-the other being the one hundredthanniversary of St. John's Commandery, observed last fall.

To the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of DelawareExcellent Companions:

The Committee on York Unity and Advancement is happy to report thatthe Chapters, Councils and Commanderies of this Jurisdiction are workingtoward the general advancement of the Rite with all the tools at theirdisposal. The Capitular Festival held in May was a superb example ofRitualistic Work and cooperation among the several Chapters, presentedin the most exemplary fashion. The Officers who participated are to becommended highly for their diligence and zeal. It was portrayed in a man-ner that was impressive to the candidate, and member on the sideline alike.

Respectfully and fraternally,LAWRENCE B. JONES, Co-ChairmanSAMUEL A. WISE, Co-ChairmanWILLIAM H. CANTWELLCARL R. SCARBOROUGHJOHN S. PROUDPOVVELL E. CRAIGJOHN J. McCLEARNEN

WILLIAM H. CANTWELLJOHN S. PROUDA. WARREN WHEATLEYJ. HENRY McDONNELLCHESTER G. DAHLSTROMPAUL E. HURTER

Such examples of the work only serve to further the opinion of theCommittee, and those Committees before, that no portions of the RitualisticWork should be read from a book, except perhaps, the important part of thepassages from the Great Light. To read from the Rih131only detracts fromits important lesson, and shows a tendency to detour from precedent andheritage. Masonry is a "Mouth to Ear" instruction, in order to best observe,preserve and teach its secrets, moral precepts and traditions.

On motion, the report was accepted, the recommendations of theM.·.K· .Grand High Priest adopted, and all ordered recorded,

REPORT OF GOVERNOR OF ALBERT T. HANBY TRUST

To the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of DelawareExcellent Companions:

There has been some discussion between a recreation group and theBoard of Governors of the Albert T. Hanby Trust concerning the operationof this property during the past year. Jothing has been decided up to thepresent tune.

REPORT OF JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEEAUGUST F. WALZGovernor

To: The Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Delaware. On motion, the report was accepted and ordered recorded.

The Jurisprudence Committee desires to express the appreciation ofthis Grand Chapter to our Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Richard H.Thomas, for his comprehensive report and for his devotion to CapitularyMasonry during the past year. He made many visits outside of the Juris-diction, which helped to cement the ties of friendship among the Com-panions throughout the area. He was particularly devoted to his own Juris-diction, having made nearly one hundred courtesy visits to the variousMasonic organization here in Delaware. We are under the impression thatthis established some sort of a record. He is entirely in order in makingthe various dispensations which have to do with the promotion of RoyalArch Masonry.

The following resolution by M.·.E.· .Companions Warren IN. I':dinger,[r., Chester G. Dahlstrom and Claude P. Davidson was present d inwriting:

Be it resolved by this Grand Chapter to continue the Special Assessmentof $.2.5 annually on each Royal Arch Mason of the Subordinate .hupters ofDelaware to defray the expenses of our Annual Grand Convocutions.

On motion, the resolution was adopted and ordered recorded.

On motion, the purchase of a collar to replace the J WI'I cord of theM: .E: .Grand High Priest was authorized.

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M: .E: .Grand High Priest Richard H. Thomas then commended Ex.".High Priest Frank M. Keiser and Brandywine Chapter [ o. 9 on havingachieved a ten percent gain in membership during the past year.

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ELECTIQNM.·.E.· .Grand High Priest Richard H. Thomas stated that the next

order of business would be the election of the Grand Officers for theensuing Capitular Year. Results of the election were as follows:

M.·.E.· .Grand High Priest _. Chester C. CoffinR.'. E.' .Grand King Lawrence B. JonesR.'. E. ..Grand Scribe ------------------------------------------John J. McCleamenM.·.E.· .Grand Treasurer Ernest H. MartynM.·.E.· .Grand Secretary Raymond A. Howard

Grand High Priest-elect Chester C. Coffin announced the followingappointments:

M.·.R.· .Grand Chaplain Harry C. JohnsonE.' .Grand Captain of the Host Bruce C. WardE.' .Grand Principal Sojourner Clarence L. Beattie, IIIE: .Grand Royal Arch Captain .joseph C. BostickE.' .Grand Marshal Clifton A. LutzE.' .Grand Master 3rd Veil Nicholas L. MazzatestaE: .Grand Master 2nd Veil .. Charles W. BarkinsE.' .Grand Master 1st Veil Frank M. KeiserE.' .Grand Sentinel Francis Vol. ThorogoodE.' .Grand Sentinel Emeritus Edgar V. Sheldon, Sr.

The aforementioned Officers were then installed by iVI: .E: .CompanionRaymond A. Howard.

M.·.E.· .Companion Samuel A. Wise presented retiring Grand HighPriest Thomas with a Past Grand High Priest's Jewel. M: .E:.CompanionChester G. Dahlstrom presented incoming Grand High Priest Coffin witha Grand High Priest's Apron.

M.·.E.· .Grand High Priest Chester C. Coffin appointed the followingCommittees:

PRINTI GRaymond A. Howard, Chmn.Alfred E. Pool

YQRK RITE ADVANCEMENTAND UNITYRichard H. Thomas, Co-Chmn.Lawrence B. Jones, Co-Chmn.Walter L. ConawayRhey H. SmithJames E. PeoFrank M. Keiser

EDUCATIONClaude P. Davidson, Chmn,Herman H. HansonM. Haswell PierceGeorge S. Buhl

HISTQRIAN-Charles E. Green

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Harry \,V. Loose, hmu.J. Osborne WillisC. Ray Scarborough

TRIEN IAL-'69

John J. McClearnenRaymond A. HowardGeorge Kuba

102nd ANNUAL CQNVQCATl N

Claude P. Davidson, Chnm.Chester G. DahlstromWarren W. Edinger, Jr.A. Warren WheatleyRaymond A. HowardLawrence B. Jones

PUBLIC RELATIQNS-Harry C. McSherry

GRAND LECTURERS:

GQVERNQR QF HANBY TRUST-August F. Walz

[ QRTHERN DELA \;\,TARE-Clifton A. Lutz, Chapters 1 and 4John J. Goodier, Chapters 6 and 9

SQUTHERN DELAWARE-Samuel A. Wise; Chapters 7 and 8

FINANCEWilliam Q. Wingate, Chmn,F. Irving CrowJ. Henry McDonnellRichard H. Thomas

JURISPRUDENCEWilliam H. Cantwell, Chmn.Powell E. CraigJohn S. ProudChester G. Dahlstrom

RELIGIOUS AFFIRMATIQNHamid G. Shaub, Chmn.Charles J. BrodieWalter "WagnerRobert G. DickersonE. Paul Wootten

P.G.H.P. PQRTRAIT AND JEWELRhey H. Smith, Chnm.A. Warren WheatleyThomas R. Saunders

No further business being presented, theGrand Chapter Royal Arch Masons ofDelaware was closed, after prayer by theGrand Chaplain, in ample form at 5:20P.iVI.

Attest:

~atl'~RAYMQND A. HQWARDGrand Secretary

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PAST GRA~D HIGH PRIESTS

GRAND CHAPTER OF DELAWARE, R. A. M.

"Daniel C. Godwin, 1869-70°Allen V. Lesley, 1871°John R. McFee, 1872°George W. Stone, 1873-4°Willis Holden, 1875-6°Jacob F. Mynich, 1877°Alfred G. Cox, 1878-9°John W. Lawson, 1880-1°Thomas Davidson, 1882-3"John Otto, Jr., 1884-5°William C. Baggerly, 1886-7°Joseph A. Bond, 1888-9°John L. Clark, 1890-1"Francis L. Carpenter, 1892°George W. Andrews, 1893-4"Eugene Massey, 1895°Virginius V. Harrison, 1896-7"Lewis W. Flinn, 1898"Harry Galbraith, 1899-1900"Joseph Row, 1901"J. Paul Lukens, 1902-3"J. Harmer Rile, 1904"John Oliver, 1905°Harry W. Lowe, 1906"Thomas J. Jacobs, 1907°Alfred M. Clower, 1908°A. Henry Berlin, 1909"Stuart J. Horn, 1910+Albert F. Polk, 1911°Samuel H. Benson, Jr., 1912"Walter W. Bacon, 1913"Alexander J. Taylor, 1914"Asa Bennett, 1915°John W. Macklem, 1916"George S. Scott, 1917"Leon Walker, un8oW. Frank Sharp, 1919"George L. Dickerson, 1920oW. Harry Lewis, 1921°George A. Salmon, 1922"Charles E. WiIlin, 1923+Iohn E. Krauss, 1924"West A. Trotter, 1925"George O. Fearon, 1926

"Deceased. tWithdrawn.

PAST RAND Tl1EASUmms

"J Wallace Woodford, 1927"Frank L. Long, 1928"Obadiah Clark, 1929William O. Wingate, 1930

"Harold W. T. Purnell, 1931"Harry V. Holloway, 1932"John P. LeFevre, 1933"Henry S. Young, 1934"Calvin E. Affierbach, 1935Herman H. Hanson, 1936

"Cornelius E. Beatty, 1937°Frank L. Harrar, 1938"Joseph T. Maxwell, 1939°Charles R. Cannon, 1940"George E. Vandegrift, 1941"Stephen E. Hamilton, 1942"Andrew]. Bock, Jr., 1943"Charles S. Calhoon, 1944Joseph 0. Willis, 1945

"Harvey W. Bentley, 1946William H. Cantwell, 1947F. Irving Crow, 1948

"J. Ralph Carey, 1949"B. Earle Dickey, 1950°Harry R. Craig. 1951James Carswell, 1952Harry W. Loose, 1953Irwin R. Murray, 1954J. Henry McDonnell, 1955Alfred E. Pool, 1956Charles E. Green, 1957Claude P. Davidson, 1958A. Warren Wheatley, 1959Rhey Smith. 1960Raymond A: Howard, 1961Powell E. Craig, 1962Ernest H. Martyn, 1963Warren W. Edinger, Jr., 1964Samuel A. Wise, 1965Chester G. Dahlstrom, 1966John S. Proud, 1967Richard H. Thomas, 1968

"Stilman A. Hodgman, 1869 to 1874 "Thomas O. 0 per, 11$\:/1°James H. Cameron, 1875 "Lewis B. Jervis, 18 2°James Ponder, 1876 "George H McCall, 1893°James M. Jones, 1877 °William L. Crossan, 1894°William W. Lobdell, 1878 °Harry W. Lowe, 1895°Alfred D. Warner, 1879 °Harrie H. Campbell, 1896°JJseph W. H. Watson, 1880 "J. Jackson Peirce, 1897"James H. Price, 1881 "J. Harmer Rile, 1898°WinfielJ S. Quigley, 1882 "Thomas G. Pennington, 18 9°Joseph A. Bond, 1883 "George M. Fisher, 1900°Wilmer Palmer, 1884 "William N. Eaton, Jr., 1901°John B. Book, 1885 "John B. Martin, 1902 to 1906°James S. Dobb, 1886 "Thomas Reardon 1907 to 19J8°Francis W. Carswell, 1887 "George S. Scott, '1919 to 1940"Benjamin F. Bartram, 1888 "John McMillan 1941 to 1952"Mark L. Garrett, 1889 James Carswell: 1953 to 19670]. Park Postles, 1890 Ernest H. Martyn, 1967 to date

PAST GRAND SECRETARIES

• Alfred T. A. Torbert, 1869"William F. Godwin, 1870-1871"John P. Allmond, 1872 to 1879"Henry B. Mclntire, 1880 to 1885"William Marshall, 1886"James H. Price, 1887 to 1914

"Stuart J. Horn, 1915 to 1923"John W. Macklem, 1924 to 1943"Marshall M. Carpenter, 1944 to 1956••Alfred H. Coe, 1957 to 1961Raymond A. Howard, 1962 to date

"Deceased.

44RETURNS OF

SUBORDINATE CHAPTERS

Hutchison, Austin P.James, William E., Jr.Joyce, W. RalphKeiser, Frank M.Knisell, Edward E.Krause, Mark R., Sr.Kuratle, RichardKuscharsey, JohnLenderman, HarryLewis, E. FrancisLewis, Edward F.Livermore, Edw. H.Lund, James, Jr.Mandik, John H.Martine, Jas. O.Matchett, Russell C.McBlain, William J.McDaniel, Richard D.McKinley, Robt. H.McKinstry, Arthur R.McManus, George B.vleguigen, Elwood S.Messick, Harry W., Jr.Mitchell, Allen O.Morris, Louis E.Morse, Philip C.Murray, Robert E.Naurocki, Edw. F.Nester, Ralph G.Ogden, F. FaxonOliver, Marshall S.Owens, Archer A.Pease. Harlan 1,.Peo, [as. E.Perkins, Lester W.Phillips, Bruce D.

·Wlllard I). 1"0l1lk, J 931·Stcpl,t'll I';. l lumlltou 1932·Dalli I I". I"asllfl 'hl, 1933"Boyd M. Hamp, 1934

Charles E. Green, 1935'Ira K. Steele, i936-1937

"Edward Z. Mills, 1938"Laurence C. Gropp, 1939"W. Elmer O'Donnell. 1940"Philip Sampson, 1941"Oliver P. Hewes, 1942-1945James Carswell, 1\:14:5Russell C. Matchett, 1944-1946

+Philip R. Hubbard, 1947"A. Sidney Burruss, [r., 1948"Jonathan 1. Burr.is. 1949+Martin C. Rauh, 1950"Harry E. Weir, 1951

"J . ph A. I3HII.1gs1uy, IOl'i2Elmer . Cracss r, 195Powell E. raig, J 9 4J. Elmer Cambl , 1955Bruce C. Ward, 1956Thomas B. Sweeny, ]957Tames !:t Hanna, 1958Robert J. Ball, 1959John S. Proud, 1960Edward E. Knisell, 1961Raymond L. Blades, 1962Bruce D. Phillips, 1963James E. Pea, 1964James F. Walker, 1965Charles J. Brodie, 1966Frank M. Pickering, 1967Clarence L. Beattie, III, 1968

WASHINGTON AND LAFAYETTE CHAPTER No.1WILMINGTON

Date of Charter, January 20, 1869Regular Convocations. First Monday of Each Month

Except September, Second Monday(Closed July and August)

OFFICERSHarlan L. Pease High PriestFrank M. Keiser KingOlan F. Greenlee ScribeCharles J. Brodie, P.H.P. TreasurerIra K. Steele, P.H.P. SecretaryAlfred J. Contrestan - Captain of the HostWilliam H. Athan Principal SojournerErnest C. Garwood Royal Arch CaptainEarl K. Reist .__Master 3rd VeilRobert M. Bolen --Master 2nd Veil--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------lvlaster1st VeilF. Irving Crow, P.G.H.P. ------------------------------------------TrusteePowell E. Craig, P.G.H.P. ----------------------------------------TrusteeJohn S. Proud, P.G.H.P. ----------------------------------------TrusteeFrancis W. Thorogood Sentinel

PAST HIGH PRIESTS"Willis Holden, 1869·1871 "James T. Chandler, 1908"John Taylor, t872 "Francis K. Smith, 1909"Willis Holden, 1873-1876 "John H. Moon, 1910"John Otto, Jr., 1877-1884 "John D. McPherson, 1911"Charles S. Rambu, 1885-1886 "James E. Gamble, 1912"William H Cook, 1887 "John W. Macklem, 1913"Benj. F. Sheppard. 1888 "Egbert F. Nutter 1914·William H. Cook, 1889 "George L. Dickerson, 1915"John L. Clark, 1890-1891 "John C. Oskins, 1916"Thomas J. Day, 189::' "Harry B. Stradley, 1917"Joseph Row, 1893 ·John Wiedeman, 1918"Virgtnius V Harrison, 1894 +Iohn E. Krauss, 1919"F. Harvey Day, 189;; "Harry E Mcf'herson 1920·Clinton C. Joseph. 1896-1900 "Frank L. Long, 1921"Lewis E. Harman, 1897 "Warren A. Singles. 1922"Laurence B. Kemm, 1898 Geo. L. R. Thompson, 1923"D. Frank Mayne, 1899 "James J. Gelson, 1924"Samuel H. Benson, Jr., 1901 "Joseph T. Maxwell, 1925"John Oliver, 1902 "Matthew C. Minke' 1926"John H. Ebaugh, 1903 "Samuel Gamble. 1927"Joseph W. Billingsley, 1904 "Alexander Thompson, 1928"Alfred M. r:!ower. 1905-1906 F. Irving Crow, 1929"Franklin H. Broman, 1907 "William A. Murray 1930

"DeceasedtWithdrawn

Athan, William H.Bach, Harry L.Baldt, John H.Baldt, Layton E.Ball, Robert J.Barlow, Howard G.Barlow, J. WilliamBarlow, Robert G.Beattie, Clarence L., IIIBerkley, Kenneth A.f'erry, Thomas J.Biddle, James S.Black, John, 3rdBlades, Raymond L.Blue, Newton E.Boggs, Mercer V.Bolen, Robert M.Bredin, James G.Brodie, Charles J.Broomhall, H. E.Brown, Robert C.Butler, William N.Campbell, Albert J.Carswell, JamesChristiansen, Paul H.Clem, Ernest R.Conly, Charles G.Contrestan, Alfred J.Craig, George D.Craig, Powell E.Craig, Powell E., Jr.Crossan. William H.Crow, F. IrvingDarrell, Donald M.Deitz, [os, B.De Shong, Norman S.

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COMPANIONS.Doberstein, Wm: L.Downs, Clifford H.Dryden, Fred P.Duncan, George W.Dykes, Geo. D.Dvkes, James B.Dykes, James L.Dykes, Thos. E.Ewing, Cecil P., Sr.Fisher, Herbert E.Forwood, W. AlbertGalaris, JamesGalloway, Joseph c., Jr.Gamble, J. ElmerGardner, Perc W.Garwood, Ernest C.Gottschall, Robert M.Graesser. Elmer C.Green, Charles E.Greenlee, Olan F.Hall, lames E.Hamm, RalphHanna, James R.Hanssmann, Charles O.Harding, Harold R.Harriman, R. L., 3rdHastings, Harrv LHauger. Carl r<:.W.Hearn, Herbert C.Heffeltinger, Ceorge P.Herron, Howard M.Hirdler. Edgar A.Holton, William E.Hougen togler, CleanHudson, Arthur R.Hunter, John F.

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Searls, Carlton R.Simoson, Delbert, Jr.Southby, Thomas W.Sproul, Samuel E.Stark, HansSteele, Ira K.Stewart, J. GeorgeStradley, Harry P.Strain, George W.Sweeny, Charles R.Sweeny, Robert H.Sweeny -,Thomas B.Tawes, Roy L.

• JON(lph St uurt, 1898'lIurry W. Lowe, 1899·WilIiam T. Guthrie, 1900oJ. Harmer Rile, 1901°George M. Fisher 1902°Carl W. Feldmeier, 1903°A. Henry Berlin, 1904"]. Grant Wilkins, 1905oJ. Merrick Horn, 1906°Charles M. Baird, 1907°George N. Seaver. 1908"Harry V. Holloway, 1909"Walter W. Bacon, 1910°James B. Broad, 1911°Harry R. Creme: 1912"[ohn E. Miller, 1913'West A. Trotter. 1914'George S. Scott; 1915+Oscar D. Ridings, 1916"W, Harry Lewis, 1917°Frank B. Newell, 1918"Wm. W. Whitaker, 2nd., 1919"Obadiah Clark, 1920°Jesse R. Edmondson, 1921"Marshall M. Carpenter, 1922"David D. King, jr., 1923·Clarence B. Hess, 1924"Cornelius E. Beatty, 1925°Irving E. Wickes, 1926"James E. Thompson, 1927Harry E. McBride 1928

"Harry W. Kennedv, 1929Thomas R. Saunders. 1930

'Harvey W Bentley. 1931"John McMillan, 1932

Taylor, Elmer C.Taylor, George W.Thomas, John W., Jr.Thompson, G. L. R.Timmons, Leonard E.Tjaden, Melvin E.Turk, John R.Vito, Joseph A..Walker, [ames F.Walls, Harry R."Vard, Bruce C.Whealton, Isaac W.Wolf, Charles N., Jr.

ST. JOHN'S CHAPTER No.4WILMINGTON

Date of Charter, January 20, 1869

Regular Convocation Third Tuesday of Each MonthExcept July and August

OFFICERSRalph Cassel . . . " .__._. .High PriestEdward P. Sturgis __.. . . KingFrank W. Van Luvanee . . . .__. . ScribeRaymond A. Howard, P.G.H.P. TreasurerLawrence B. Jones, P.H.P. __. .__. . .SecretaryHarry V. Felmey . Captain of the HostHenry A. Feltoon, P.H.P. .. .. Principal SojournerWalter D. Wagner, P.H.P. ._.. Royal Arch CaptainWilliam A. Braddock ._. . Master 3rd VeilWilliam J. Shahan . ._. . Master 2nd Veil___________________________________________________. . NI aster 1st VeilClifton A. Lutz, P. H.P. ._. . .TrusteeFrancis VV. Thorogood . . . .Sentinel

°Deceased.+Withdrawu

Abbott, Wilmer E., Sr.Angell, Albert H.Baker, David W.Beates, John H.Bentley,

Harvey W., Jr.Bentley, James R.Betts, John, Jr.Beyerlin, Raymond H.Bolton, William L.Boush, Gilbert W.Bowers, John J.Braddock, William A.Brill, Walter R., Jr.Brittingham, Claude A.Bromwell. John C.Bunnell, Claude A.Burton, Robert L.

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"George E. Vandegrift, 1933"Louis S. Cain, 1934"Silas B. I. Duncan, 1935Alfred E. Pool, 1936

°Charles T. Wainwright, 1937Harold V. Lang. 1938

·West T. Lamborn, Jr., 1939Elmer S. Howell, 1940Earle Smyth, 1941

+Nathaniel D. Rand, 1942"Harry R. Craig, 1943"Henry I. Law, 1944Howard W. Kleitz, 1945

°Austin V. Myers, 1946"Raymond B. Phillips, 1947-48°Frank O. Merrill, Jr. 1949"John D. Kerbaugh, 1950+Winston R. Sharpe, 1951

Raymond A. Howard, 1952+Howard K. Bachman, 1958-4"Charles W. Lewis, 1955Lawrence B. Jones, 19'56Melvin L. Jones, 1957Theodore E. Haefner, I,·., 10158Henry A. Feltoon, II),il)Chester G. Dahlstrom, IO(lOSterling D. Conover, 1D(lIJohn Betts, [r., 1962J. Edmund Thornnsou. l!l(l:~Clifton A. Lutz, IOOtiWalter D Wagner, IHljt>

"Paul Yearsley, IOli(jGeorge Kuba, W(i7Clifton A. Lutz. IIlOH

COMPAl'\IONS

Calaway, James L.Calaway, KilbyCarlson, WalterCassel, RalphCharles, Edgar F.Clavey, VaughnClifton, Jonathan W., Jr.Clough, Edward E.Coates, John C.Cochran, David H.Cohen, Louis S.Conner, Harry H.Cooke, Edwin S.Coonin, JacobConover, Sterling D.Cortelyou, Clifford S.Coughlan, Jack C.Coyle, J. Linton

,1'1111-(,w-u rT.C,·""IIIII<I, Richard H.Cn",llIlIci. . George(;1'(1111·11,H<,rleyH.CIIIIIII,'lsOII,IvanI uhlxt nun, Chester G.1),"11"1,,. ,harles E.I)lIwNolI, Ralph W.1)"III'hol'll, E. Louis1)"(:"11\\1.Joseph1)1,"1I 1':l'I1cstR.\)01(1, I"rank M.1)'·IIi1I1'.Henry G.1)"1'1""',Wm. C., Jr.I)'·I\~'.J. Roger E.I urxtr-lu, Ralph K.1':<11-(11,'.Carroll D.Ellnrt, I':dward H., Jt.

PAST HIGH PRIESTS

+Ceorge W. Stone. 1868-69-70 "Thomas Reardon, 1885°Jacob F Mynich, 1871-72 "William J. Maxwell, 1886·Harry B. Mclntire 1873 "H. Herbert Herbst, 1887"T. Benton Craig. 1874 °Frank Hoopes, 1888-89°Isaac Woodrow. 1875 "Enoch Moore. 1890"John Aiken, Jr., 1.876 °Francis L. Carpenter, 1891°James M. Jones, 1877 "George W. Beatty, 1892°Thomas Davidson, 1878-79-80 "Eugene Massey, 1893°Isaac N. Wood, 1881 °Harry Galbraith, 1894"William C. Baggerley, 1882 "Elias H. Johnson, 1895°George E. Wheeler 1883 "William R. Watson, 1896°George W. johnso.i 1884 °Charles Mclntire, 1897

Ellis, Clifton J.Ellis, Ralph T.Eshleman, Phares N.Ewell, Merritt B.Felmey, Harry V.Feltoon, Henry A.Foster, Claude R.Frederick, J. RobertFreedman, Samuel W.Fulling, Roger W.Gardner, Charles F.Golt, Henry A.Greene, Harry C.Grier, James B.Hackett, Robert G.Haefner, Theo. E., Jr.Hairsine, Ralph L.Hairsine, William T.Haislett, Lester B.Hall, Marshall W.Hamilton, Leonard E.Hammond, TamesR.Hammond, Julian C.Hammonds, Robt. H.Hampton, William C.Harp .r, Garland H.Harris, Clinton B.Harris, WilliamHarvey, Thomas W.Haugh, Walter A.Heaps, Ralph S.Hokuf, Jerry A., Sr.Hornung, Herman G.Houch, William S.Howard, Raymond A.Howard, Robt. B., Jr.Howell, Elmer S.Huber, George F.Hummell, Ernest T.Hunter, Howard W.Huntington, Park W.Hygate, Harry B.Hyland, Walter C.Insley, Wm. B.Jacob, Alton H.Iacobs, Maurice N.Jaworoski, Max C.Jones, Lawrence B.Jones, Melvin L.veen, Arnold R.Keith, Leroy A.King, James H.Kingsbury, Harold A.Kleitz, George T.Kleitz, Howard W.l( napp, Stuart R.Knight, George B.

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Knox, Harry K. Scott, James H.Krauss, Harry R. Shahan, vVilliam J.Krauss, Lee T. Sharpe, Winston R.Kuba, George Sheldon, Edgar V., Sr.Lang, Harold V. Simpers, Otley E.Leinbach, Lewis C. Sincock, Clarence E.Lewis, Edward F. Slagle, Bruce F.Lewis, Eugene B. Smith, Fred'k W.Litsinger, Edw. E. Smith, G. EarlLoose, Matthew R. Smith, John C.Lutton, Homer F. Smith, Wm., Jr.Lutz, Clifford A. Smyth, EarleLowery, Emmett M. Spencer, WilliamLyon, Leland Stees, Hubert S.Lynn, Clarence A. Steinle, Henry C.McBride, Harry E. Stern, Ellis E., Jr.

l;"nelrick, W, B. Stern, Oscar M.McQuesten, Raymond H. Stoeckle, Howard B.Magargal, Howard Stoopes, Donald F.Maguire, Jno. H. Stradley, WilmerMarkwalder, Stanton E. Sturgis, Edward P.Maroney, Samuel P. Sturgis, Francis P.Maull, lrven S. Sunderland, R. N.Michener, Geo. S. Talley, Edward B.Minich, James H. Talley, Lewis H.Mitchell, Fred C. Thompson, Joseph E.Mock, Palmer S. Thorogood, Francis W.Montgomery, Clarence J. Trembath, Fred B.Montgomery, Triggs, Harry B.

D. Raymond Truitt, )05. R.Morganstern. Tucker, Edward B.

Delbert C. Turner, Edward D.Motherall, Thomas W. Tyre, Samuel H.Nichols, J. Frank Van Luvanee, Frank W.Palmer, Clarence B. Vannerman, John T.Parker, Joseph E. Van Ness, Russell T.Parvis, Preston W. Vernon, Harold J.Pelham, John D. Wagner, Walter D.Phillips, Daniel P. Waibel, George P.Pierson, Wm. H. Walls, J. Everett, Jr.Ponsell. Francis I. Walton, LeRoy T.Pool, Alfred E. Ward, George B., JI.Porter, William A. Wasson, James E.Price, Harrison M. Watson, John L.Purnell, John T. Weber, Lloyd M.Randall, Elmer W., Jr. Weldin, 1110S. T., Jr.Rawleigh, R. B. Weslager, Clinton A.Rich, Maurice White, Raymond F.Rohinson, George H. Whitaker, Richard F.Robinson, Louis F. Wilkes, John T.Rogers, Robert Wilkinson. Thomas C.Sanders, Marshall T. Willis, William O.Saunders, Thomas R. Wittenberg, Albert G.Savin, Bennett S. Woodstock, Henry A.Scarborough, Alfred T. Yeatman, John M.Schafer, John F., Jr. Yoder, Clyde E.Schiek, Allen G.

DELTA CHAPTER No.6WILMINGTON

Date of Charter, January 21, 1874

Regular Convocation, Third Monday in Each MonthExcept July and August

OFFICERSJames M. Johnson High PriestRobert E. Rainear KingJames L. Philhower ScribeWilliam O. Wingate, P.G.H.P. .TreasurerRichard H. Thomas, P.G.H.P. SecretaryGeorge K. Harris, Jr. .Captain of the HostSamuel Stewart, P.H.P. Principal SojournerRay A. Schell Royal Arch CaptainArthur W. Lister Master 3rd VeilAlfonso F. Mattera .. Master 2nd VeilLeonard E. Cross .Master 1st VeilHarry W. Loose, P.G.H.P. .Chaplain & TrusteeJames F. Dill, P.H.P. Sentinel

PAST HIGH PRIESTS

°William T. Springer, 1874-1875 •Alex J. Taylor, J910°George W. Stone, 1876-1877 °Leon Walker, 19110E. A. Nield, 1878 "Elwood H. Brown, 1912°John W. Lawson, 1879-1880 "Thomas E. Kincaid, 1913oW. S. Quigley, 1881-1882 "Curtis G. Bupp, 1914°Joseph A. Bond, 1883-1884 °Francis Pezet, 1915°Henry J. Van Gasken, 1885-1886 "George A. Salmon, 1916°James H. Price, 1887-1888 °William j. Fisher, 1917"J. Paul Lukens, 1089-1890 i'Gurney H. Dayert, 1918°George W. Andrews, 1891 "Robert S. Clove, 1919"Irvine M. Flinn, 1892 °Leslie W. Stout, 1920°Lewis W. Flinn, 1893 William O. Wingate. 1921"Robert A. Justis, 1894 °Chester R. Jones, 1922"John E. Sparrow, 1895 "George A. Gewehr, 1923"William L. Crossan, 1896 °Frank N. Hillegas, 1924"John L. Hall, 1897 "David E. Biddle, 1925"Charles H. Blaine, 1898 "Harvey E. Smith, 1926"Thomas J. Jacobs, 1899 "Frank L. Harrar, 1927"A. Victor Hughes. 1900 Edward H. Navlor, 1928"Charles W. Pyle, Jr., 1901 "Andrew J. Bock, Jr., 1929"Morris Worrall, 1902 +Charles M. Janes, 1930°Frank C. Melvin, 1903 Frank S. Shaub, j-. 1931"Joseph N. Harman, 1904 °Walter T. Whann Jr.,1932°John A. Tait, 1905 William M. Gam~le. Jr., 1933"Stuart J. Horn, 1906 tWalter E. Sawdon, 1934"Lambert V. Armstrong, 1907 William H Cantwell. 1935°Henry S. Young, 1908 tFrederick R. Gooding, 1936°Edward T. Price, 1909 tRaymond T. Gibney, 1937

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George E. Stewart. 1943tFrank W. Brooks, 1944

Howard A. Fortner. 1945Harry W. Loose, 1946Harold G. Shaub, 1947Claude P. Davidson, 1948

"Alfred H. Coe, 1949William T Cartwright, 1950Gustave A. Peterson, 1951

"Ralph L. Hummel, 1952"Lester E. Windsor, 1953

"Deceased+Wtthdrawn.

Allen, Charles L.Austin, William B., JI.Bates, William A.Battis, Hiram B., Jr.Baylis, Frank L.Beckett, Gilbert P.Belak, Alfred J.Bell, Newman L.Benson, Anton W.Bergen, Martin J.Berry, Harry S.Biloon, Ralph J.Booker, George B.Broomall, Edgar W.Brown, Lloyd C.Bubb, William P.Buckmaster, Leslie W.Burns, David K.Cannon, Philip H., Jr.Cantwell, William H.Carlson, Arne E.Cartwright, William T.Chace, Harry W.Christ, Frank A.Coe, Alfred H.Craig, Arthur G.Crew, Harold S.Critzer, Willie L.Cross, Leonard E.Crossley, Harry C.Culver, WellerDavidson, Claude P.Davidson, George E.Davidson, Justis H.Decker, Robert E.Delanney, Eugene G.

August F. Walz, 1954"Richard A. Coe, 1955Ernest H. Martyn, 1956Archie C. Ford, 1957E. Lyman Stewart, 1958George E. Davidson 1959George S. Flumerfelt, 1960

"Charles O. Bratton, 1961Richard H. Thomas, 1962Paul E. Hurter, 1963John P. Goodier, 1964Samuel Stewart, 1965J. Pennel Fernald, 1966James F. Dill, 1967Nicholas L. Mezzatesta, 1968

COMPANIONS

Dill, James F.Donaghy, Robert J.Downs, William C.Draper, Milton L.Dunlap, Thos. G., JI.Elliott, H. BurtonEllison, Norman D.Engle, Charles A.Farrand, Homer F.Fernald, J. PennelFiggs, Harold C.Fisher, Merritt D.Flumerfelt, George S.Ford, Archie C.Fortner, Howard A.Frederick, Wm. H.Friant, Ronald J.Gamble, Wm. M., Jr.Garner, Jesse DeeGeuther, John C.Goodier, John J.Green, Eugene H.Greenfield, EdmundGrimes, Paul W.Hackett, RobertHanby, Donald R.Harris, George K., Jr.Hearn, James F.Henry, George F.Herlihy, Thomas, JI.Holt,. Harold W.Hooper,

William H., Sr.Hoopes, Linnaeus L.Horn, George R.Horsey, Paul H.

Hudson, William H.Hurter, Paul E.Jacobs, William R.Jefferis, Albert L.Jenkins, Paul W.Johnson, Ernest R.Johnson, James M.Johnson, Preston W.Jones, Lyndhurst S.Jones, William F.Jurden, John R.Katsonos, KonstantineKenton, Harold N.Koch, Richard F., Jr.Laker, Edgar R.LaPorte, Norman C.Laughlin, James W.Layton, Joshua E.Leach, Elwood S.Lister, Arthur W., Jr.Livengood, Virgil D.Lloyd, Benjamin F., Jr.Loose, Harry W.Lynch, Henry C.Lyttle, WillardMaclary, Robert P.Magee, Francis S.Mampe, Edwin P.Martyn, Ernest H.Mask, Francis E.Massey, Raymond E.Mattera, Alfonso F.Matthews, Norman P,McClure, WillardMcCrery, Albert J., Jr,McCulloch, Jas. D.

M<:I)UIII(d, 1"l'Ilid 1111 M.Ic-Mllhru, J. (:()I·t!OIl

McWhirt r, WIIIlmn R.M zzatcsta, Nicholas L.Miller, Elmer C., Jr.Mills, Howard H., Jr.Mitchell, LeRoy H.Morris, Henry C.Naery, Charles A.Naylor, Edw. H.Nesbitt, Joseph E.Neville, Maynard E.O'Donnell, Fredd T.Outten, Thomas H.Patterson, Morris Z.Peterson, Gustave A.Philhower, James L.Pierson, Kromer C.Rainear, Robert E.Reburn, Wilmer H.Regas, Peter P ..Register, William T.Richards, Paul C., Jr.Robertson, Norman M.

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Romano, GaetanoRothensies, Leo D.Russell, Earl A.Sanderson, HarveySchell, Ray A.Semple, William T.Sharp, William J.Shaub, Frank S., Jr.Shaub, Harold G.Smith, Alfred C.Smith, MarshallSmith, Norman E.Snyder, Harold H.Steele, Orville M.Stewart, E. LymanStewart, George E.Stewart, SamuelStyles, Robt, W.Tarabicos, James H.Taylor, Bayard J.Thomas, Richard H.Thomas, Hoger B.

Th ms,John .,JI'.Thomson, WilliomTurn r, Paul F.Walz, August I'.Wan n, I-Iarv y 1.Weingarten, Jam's W.Welch, RichardWest, Carroll W.White, Jam s .Williams, John W.William on, hark-s It;.Willits, W. RoyWilson, Chari s T.Wilson, G. RichnrdWilson, Willard, .Wilson, William T.Wingate, WilliamWood, Alfred W.Woodley, Jesse I.Wooten, William A.Workman, Robert J.Wright, Herbert H.Yarnall, Warren E., Sr.Yoeman, Patrick 1-1.

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"G. Willard Millman, 1967Joseph C. BosLick, 1968

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HOPE CHAPTER No. 7GEORGETOWN

Date at Charter, January 23, 1893

itegular Cor,vocation. First Tuesday of Each MonthExcept July and August

OFFICERS

°Deceased+Wit hdruwn.

COMPANIONS

Hammond, William B.Hawkins, Elwood R.Heritage, RoyHitchens, Daniel H.Holson, Crawford B.Hudson, Jehu F.Hudson, Mack E.Jefferson, Ernest M.Johnson, Freeman R.Keeler, Emerson M.Lamden, Everett S.Lamden, William G.Lenhart, Lucian T.Lewis, IraLobo, Vincent J.Lofland, John, Jr.Lowe, Glen W.Lynch, Fred E.Lynch, E. EllwoodMarvel, NutterMarvil, Dallas E.McAllister, RowlandMcWilliams, J. H.Megee, Caleb R.Megee, ErnestMegee, L. NelsonMiller, MauriceMoore, Glenn C.Moore, Harley W.Morgan. James H.Murphy, Harry F.Murray, Irwin R.Mustard, Robert D. S.Owen, Linden G.Parker, Benjamin H.Pepper, David R.Pierce, Mark Haswell

Pittard, Arthur L.Pittard, G. Rob rtPittard, Joseph R.Pittard, Lester H.Pittard, ThomasRobertson, RolfeRobeson, Radcliffe W.Rogers, Clifton M.Rogers, Ernest M.Rust, Manford C.Scarborough, Carl R.Sharp, Eugene, JT.Short, CharlesSmith, Clinton J.Smith, Hugh P.Spicer, Harvey B.Steele, Richard B.Stewart, Robert E.Swain, George E., Jr.Swain, Ralph L.Tyndall, Joseph T.Valerious, Harold R.Van Cleaf, Robert E.Wagaman, Henry C.Wainwright, PhilipWalls, James F.Warrington, F. H.Wharton, James E.Wheatley, A. WarrenWhite, GilbertWhitney, Frederick P.Wilson, Sudler J.Wingate, Thomas V.Wood, James R.Wootten, E. PaulWyatt, Robert K.

Baker, James W. W.Baker, William W.Banning, Forrest L.Berridge, John P., IIIBlackwell, Lewis J.Booth, EdwardBostick, Jas. L.Brittingham, Leon O.Brown, Charles H.Buhl, George S.Burnham, Dorsey V., JT.Burton, Louis W.Cannon, Charles R., Jr.Carey, Alfred B.Carey, James B.Carey, Lawrence S.Carter, William A.Cason, Wilmer C.Catts, James L.Ch.rnbers, George E.Closser, JohnClosser, RaymondCoffin, Chester C.Conaway, Herman H.Conaway, Walter L.Conner, Harvey G.Dukes, Harry H.Edinger, Warren W., Jr.Elliott, John A.Ellis, Claude D.Ellis, Paul E.Foskey, Oliver J.Godfrey, PrestonCraves, Charles L.Graves, Ralph K.Greene, Lester M.Hammond, James P.

Ma urice Miller High PriestDallas E. Marvel .KingRobert E. Stewart ScribeWalter L. Conaway, P.H.P. TreasurerE. Paul Wootten, P.H.P SecretaryHugh P. Smith Captain 0'£ the HostJohn F. Closser Principal SojournerDorsey V. Burnham, Jr. Royal Arch CaptainLucien T. Lenhart . Master 3rd VeilManford C. Rust .Master 2nd VeilJames E. Wharton Mastel' 1st VeilErnest M. Rogers, P .H.P. Sentinel

PAST HIGH PRIESTS

"Martin G. Phillips, 1933°Charles S. Cunbv 1934Ernest M. Rogers i935James R. Wood, HJ36George S. Buhl, 1937

"Howard W. Bramhall, 1938"John I. Short, 1939°Charles J. Holzmueller, 1940"Kendall J. Hacke! 1941M. Haswell Pierce 1942

"Cyrus E. Clendaniel, 1943"J. Ralph Carey, 1944"William G. Cason, 1945"Andrew J. Murray, 1946aJames P. Pierce, 1947

Irwin R. Murray, \948"Dallas A. Dennis, 1949A. Warren Wheatley, 1950Joseph R. Pittard, 1951Freeman R Johnson, 1952

"Chas, B. Stevenson, Jr., 1953"Dorsey V. Burnham, 1954-1955Joseph T. Tyndall, 1956Carl R Scarborough, 1957Warren W. Edinger, Ir., 1958Arthur L. Pittard, 1959Oliver J. Foskey, 1960

°Joseph L Cahall, 1893-1894"John L. Thompson 1895-1896tAlbert F. Polk, l8871900-1906"Charles L. Moore, 1901-1902-1903-

1904-1905"Charles E. Willin, 1907+Thomas B. Pepper 1908°Stephen K Betts. 1909°John W Messick, 1910°David M. Heynolns, 1911"Harry L. Holson, 1912°Asa Bennett, 1913-1914"W. Frank Sharp, 1915-1916°Chester W Waib '9171918"Wm. B. Derrickson, 1919°Wm. J. Mustard, 1920°George 0 Fearr» .. 1921-1922"Fred S. Bailey, 1923"Harold W. T. Purnell, 1924"Cyrus Hatfield, 1925°Calvin E. Afflerbach, 1926°v..'illiam \1, P S::e!';pies, 1927William B Hammond, 1928

"Charles R. Cannon. 1929~Charles S. Calhoon, 1930"Tohn T. Carey, 1931Walter L. Conaway, 1932

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Clifton P Anderson, 1947·William G. Bush, 1948Julius A. Weinstein, 1949J. Henry McDonnell, 1950G. Preston Ward, 1951Rhey Smith, 1952Victor E Holpp, 1953Ralph G Farlow, 1954Samuel A. Wise, 1955Willard S. Dickerson, 1956George M. Hynson, 1957Joseph P. Miller, 1958

"Wm. Marion Smith, 1959John J. McCleaman, 1960Robert G. Dickerson, 1961D. Julian Massey, 1962C. Douglas Motley, 1963John G. Richards, 1964J. George Knotts, 1965Harry McDaniel, 3rd, 1966James L. Crouse, 1967Charles W. Barkins, 1968'

Abrah m, RobertAckerman, Charles F.Adkins, Robert C.Aikman, Jimmy J.Altman, Mark L.Anderson, Clifton P.Argo, Lambert E.Bachman, David B.Baker, CarlBaker, Paul B.Barkins, Charles ·,V.Beckwith, James L.Berkman, SamuelBinder, Harry W.Boone, Myron E.Botbyl, George W.Bragg, Charles S.Bruder, Edward, 3rdBruner, Harold S.Butler, Wm. GeorgeButts, HerbertByrd, Clifford A.Carrow, Maurice W.Cassey, Joseph T.Chidester, Russell W.Christener, Paul A.Cleaves, T. ClaytonCloninger, Dennison E.Clute, Stephen P. H.Cohee, HermanCollier, Jesse E.Coughlan, Thomas H.Cregar, Edgar C.Cregar, MelvinCrouse, James L.Cubbage, James L.Cullen, A. Barrett, Jr.Culver, Woodrow W.Davis, James L.Demaris, Ernest A.DePue, Lewis E.Derrickson, Wilmer T.Dick, John A.Dickerson, Robert G.Dickerson, Willard S.Durrill, James H.Eddington, W. NorrisElliot, Nathaniel D., Jr.Emerick, Billy D.Evans, Harry C.Everett, Franklin R.Everett, Reginald F.Evers, Louie T.Frear, J. Allen, Jr.Gardner, Eugene M.

Date of Charter. January 19, 1921

Regular Convocation, First Wednesday of Each MonthExcept July and August

OFFICERSJames H. Durrill .. High PriestLam bert E. Argo KingCarlton C. Moran -- ScribeRobert G. Dickerson, P.H.P. .. Treasurer

Willard S. Dickerson, P.H.P. ------------------------- .SecretaryJames, W. Sheck Captain of the Host

Joseph E. Hutchinson ---------.-..------ ..Principal SojournerToribio Rodriquez -..--------------..-..----...----- Royal Arch CaptainCharles E. Metcalf ..-------------- ..Master 3rd VeilJoseph T. Cassey------ ..Master 2nd Veil

Albert J. Smith .. ----------------------..------------------ Master 1st VeilSamuel A. Wise, P.G.H.P .--------------------------------__.. ..ChaplainJames P. Wilson, .. ..------------....--------------------- ..Sentinel

PAST HIGH PRIESTS

OJ. Wallace Woodford, 1921-1922°Frank C. Bancrort, 1923"John P. LaFevre, 1924°J. Lester Scotton, 1925[Hoydon L. Hammond, 1926Herman H Hanson J 927Harry C. McSherry, 1928

°Thomas R. Brown, 1~29, 1932"Percy S. Prince, J.930°John W. Argo, 1931tHughlett A. Golt, 1933Joseph O. Willis 1934Robert W FIom, 1935Charles W. Machamer, 1936

°Edwin R. Kingery 1937Rowland D. Herdman, 1938

"R. Earle Dickey, 1939GJesseH. Farlow, 1940-1941

T. Clayton Cieav-s 1942,A. Bailey Thomas, 1943"William A, Burrell, 1944OM. Allan Wilson, 1945"Alvin W. Tarvin, 1946

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Gardner, Percy W.Gill, Robert M.Good, Earl L.Gooden, G. LeslieHall, Daniel H.Hanson, Herman H.Harman, EdgarHarper, C. Frank, Jr.Heishman, Perry T.Herdman, Rowland D.Heather, Grafton H.Hill, Harold C.Hollinger, Dawson B.Holpp, Victor E.Holmes, Albert W.Horn, Robert W.Hulme, ArthurHutchins, Homer M.Hutchinson, Joseph E.Hynson, George M.Johnson. Harry C.Kafferly, James C.Kilvington, James B.Kirby, Theo P.Klenoski, Robert C.Knotts, J. GeorgeKuppy, Joseph P.Landing, Billy B.Lawless, Edward J.Lawson, -~mald S.Lee, P. RoscoeLewis, James H.Lingo, Holland K.Little, Wilson D.Lutton, Ehner C., Jr.Machamer, Charles W.Manahan, John B., Jr.Marvel, Sanford C.Massey, D. JulianMatthews, Harold B.Matthews, William E.Meder, Paul O.Melvin, Francis E.Metcalf, Charles A.Metz, Roland S.Miller, Joseph P.Mitchell, Archie T.Mitchell, Derwood H.Mitten, Matthew E.Moore, Floyd P. H.Moran, Carlton C.Motlev, C. DouglasMaCoIlum, Isaac J.McClearnen, John J.McDaniel, Harry, 3rd

McDonn ll, J. 11('11,Mc h rry, HarryNelson, tan I y I- •

ewnam, Rob rt W.Nickel, Gilb rtNutt, Wil on 11.,J r.O'Brien, [os I h P.Oliver, Lindon W.Olsen, Donald R.Opdyke, Willinm W.Owen, HaroldRaughley, Rob It n.Richards, Charles 1.'.Richards, John G.Retting, William M.Rider, Thomas L.Ridgely, Henry J.Rodrigues, ToribioRoe, Ralph H.Ross, Alfred J.Ruff, Marvin N.Saxton, JohnSeacord, John R., Jr.Sevast, OrestesSlaughter, Robert L.Slaybaugh, J. PaulSmith. Albert J.Smith: George W.Smith, J. EldonSmith, Rhey H.Swenson, MartinThomas, .A. BaileyThomason. Rubert N.Thompson, Carroll A.Thompson, EdgarTieman, Henry W.Totterdell,

Austin J., Jr.Truitt, James R.Truitt, Warren A.Utterback, Ur!Vanderslice, Frank W.Walls, William E.Ward, G. PrestonWebb, Harvey L.Vilest, [oshu» T.Whalen, James J., Jr.Wheatley. Leslf> W.Willard, Edwin R.Willis, Joseph O.Wilson, James P.Wise, Leon D.Wise, Samuel A.Yocum, John P.

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BRANDYWINE CHAPTER No.9CLAYMONT

Date of Charter, January 15, 1966

Regular Convocation, Second Wednesday in Each MonthExcept July and August

James M. Johnson .-.. . . . Bigh PriestHarold F. Robinson, Jr . . ._. . . KingRobert E. Rogers . .__. . ScribeLawrence B. Jones, P.H.P. ._._.._. .. . .TreasurerJohn J. Goodier, P.H.P . .. . .__. .SecretaryDelbert Simoson, Jr.. . . . Captain of the HostEdmond J. Holden, Sr.. . . Principal SojournerLloyd M. Weber.. ... . .Royal Arch CaptainRobert J. DuHadaway . .Master 3rd VeilJack C. Keiser.. . . . .Master 2nd VeilWarren E. PorteL_ .. . . Master 1st VeilCharles J. Brodie, P.H.P .----.------- .ChaplainEarl J. Gutzke .__.._. . . . Trustee

George S. Flumerfelt, 1966Charles J. Brodie, 1967

Ball, Robert J.Belak, Alfred J.Brockson, james E.Brodie, Charles J.Brower, William B.Cantwell, William H.Carlson, Arne E.Contrestan, Alfred J.Cutler, SimonDahlstrom, Chester G.DuHadaway, Robert J.Feltoon, Henry A.Fine, James A., Jr.Fhimerfelt, George S.Forsythe, Jason P.

;HANI.) SECHETARIES

AddressCnll'ld 'hllp(. '" Grand Secretary

OFFICERS

Alabama Thomas W. Oliver Box 2822-A, Birmingham a621~Alaska H. Dexter Bacon Palmer 99645Alberta F. J. Hand.; 1717 28th Ave., S.W.. lllgl1l'yArgentina Alcibiades Lappas Arenales 1385, Buenos AI"ca, It·4 tArizona .._. .._ _ _._.__. Dwight E. Shannon .._. 3126 "V. Pierson, Phoeni, H!';(117Arkansas ..._. _._... _. Ormand B. Shaw, ..._._.Box 487, Fort Smith 7290 IBritish Columbia .. .. A. R. Byrnell. .. _. .._. 527 - 119 W. Pinder SL.. VIIII('1l111 ,,' :ICalifornia Chester H. Newell 25 Van Ness Ave. an 1,' •.•pl(·IH('(' ]I,IIII~Canada Robert J. Hamilton 514 Temple Bldg., 62 Richmond i;;l"

West Toronto 1Colorado Charles R. Stott.. 1614 Welton St.; Denver 80202Connecticut Bliss W. Clark Box 838. New Britain 06050Delaware Raymond A. Howard .. 10 Ridgeland Rd•. Wilm. 19803District of Columbia Marvin E. Fowler 1904 White Oaks Drive, Alexandi-ln, VII.

22306England James W. Stubbs Freemasons Hall, Great Queen St.,

London W. C. 2Finland Martti V. Mustakallio. Grand Scribe E, clo Grand Lodge or

Finland, Kasarmikatu 16 D, Helsinki 13Florida Thoma, N. Morr-ison .. Box 1532, Lakeland 33802France C. S. Humbert 65 Blvd. Bineau, Neuillv-Sur-SeineGeorgia __ James E. Moseley 811 Mulberry St., Mason 31201Germany Harold S. Rifkin 637 Oberursel, Tau nus, Erlenbachweg 20Idaho Roland R. Fletcher.. .. 5212 Bel Air St., Boise 83705Illinois Lyle R. Melvin Box 433, Dixon 61021India P. M. Sundararn.. Freemasons' Hall, Janpath, P. O. Box

681, New Delhi-11204 Main St .. Elwood 46036Box 307. Atlantic 50022

.... Freemason's Hall, 17 Molesworth St.,Dublin C-2

. Sergio G. Bozzano ..: Casella Postale N. 12Mcnza (Milano) -Italy

Chas S. McGinness ... Box 121,. Topeka 66601C, K. A. McGaughey .. 1084 New Circle Rd., N.E., Lexington

40505Louisiana Lee W. Harris Box 209. Alexandria 71302Maine Earle D. Webster.L... Masonic Temple. Portland 04111Manitoba Cecil J. Hutchings 15 Crowson Bay. Winnipeg 19Maryland D Ross Vansant, .Ir-.. 138 Spa View Ave., Annapolis 21401Massachusetts Archie M. Sirnons.. 186 Tremont St., Boston 02111Mexico Fulvio Zama........ .. Calle Hegel 416. Mexico 5, D. F.Michigan Ortow J. Myers.c..; Masonic Temple. 133 E Michigan Ave •.

Battle Creek 49014.. 4645 Ewing Ave .. South Minneapolis

55410Mississippi............... Cecil A. Thorn Box 1030, Meridian 39302MissourL Bruce H. Hun!........... Box 188. Kirksville 63501Montana Wm. A. Thaanum 218 S. Roberts St., Helena 59601Nebraska Carl A. Greisen Masonic Temple, 19th and Douglas,

Omaha 08102Nevada., __..__.. . F. Y. Williams .. ·Box 926, Elko 89801

PAST HIGH PRI'ESTS

Frank M. Keiser, 1968

COMPANIONS Indiana Earl B. Forney __.Iowa __ Ross J. Camblin .Ireland. James O. Harte .Friend, Joseph H.

Goodier, John J.Gutzke, Earl J.Hanf, John M.Hinchliffe, James W.Holden, Edmund J., Sr.Hopkins, Charles E.Howard, Raymond A.Hughes, Charles E.Johnson, James M.Jones, Lawrence B.Jones, William F.Keiser, Frank M.Keiser, Jack C.Lutz, Clifton A.

Luxford, John R.Mask, Francis E.Peo, James E.Pomeroy, Ohester M.Porter, Warren E.Proud, John S.Robinson, Harold F., Jr.Rogers, Robert E.Seal, William H.Simoson, Delbert, Jr.Thorogood, Francis W.Verne, Robert V.Walker, James F.Weber, Lloyd M.Wootten, William A.

Italy.

Kansas.,Kentucky .

Minnesota __Emil A. Wold .

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Grand Chapter Grand Secretary Address °Hnyrnond A. Howard .. _._ ....Rhey Smith. . . .. ..

"Carl R Scarborough ..Raymond L. Blades .._._...

sFrank M. Pickering _"Charles J. Brodie .. .. .__.__John Betts, Jr..------.... -----------Theo. E. Haeffner Jr .. _Elmer S. HoweIL _August Walz ... _

"George Kuba . ._"Claude P. Davidson .. . ."E. Paul Wootten. . .__.__.Russell C. Matchett _

"John J. McClearnen _Edward H. Naylor.. _

"Warren W. Edinger, Jr. _Alfred E. Pool., _James E. Peo . .

"Chester C. Coffin . _J. Henry McDonnell _Clifton P. Anderson . _George S. Elumerfelt.Joseph P. Miller .

"Frank M. Keiser., _I) J ames R. Hanna _·Paul E. Hurter, . _Samuel Stewart ... _

=Wm. H. CantweIL _°Walter D. Wagner., _Herman H. Conoway _

"William O. Wingate. _"A. Warren Wheatley _Harold V. Lang .J. Edmund Thompson _Howard W. Kleitz . _

"Clifton A. Lutz. .__Robert G. Dickerson. _

·Cbester G. Dahlstrom _Charles E. Green. _

"Bruce C. Ward _M. Haswell Pierce. _D. Julian Massey. ._. _

"Henry A. Feltoon . . _oJ. Pennel Fernald. _

Joseph O. Willis. _"John S. Proud. _Victor E. Holpp _

"Richard H. Thomas .Harvey C. Conner. _Elwood R. Hawkins. .

"Samuel A. Wise. _Ios, P. TyndalL .F. Irving Crow .. .J. George Knotts ._.G. L. R. Thompson ...Walter L. Conoway _Clarence L. Beattie IIL ...

"Lawrence B. Jones _Herman H, Hanson _

"Willard S. Dickerson. _

O~~:c~1J.' P~~Jti~S:::::::::::::::::Ira K. Steele. ._.__. .__.

"Harold G. Shaub. . .Irwin R. Murray _

"Harry '-iV. Loose. _Sterling Conover _

"Ernest H. Martyn . _"James F. Dill _Thomas R. Saunders. ._Geo. M. Hynson _

New Brunswick _ George J. Langell B<lx 103, SussexNew Hampshire _ Hiram W. J'ohnson.. 3 Highland Ave., Antrim 03440New Jersey ..__Harry R. Pine .37 Carlton Ave., Trenton 08618New Mexico _.._ _.. Elmer H. Riemen .._ Box 1375. Roswell 88201New South Wales._ G. E. Salier _ _.._ 160 Castlereagh St., Sydney N. S.New York _ George A. Lambert Room 1625. Masonic Hall

46 W. 24th St., New York 10010New Zealand. W. G. Webster _ Box 263, Auckland C. I.North Carolina .._.__ Charles C. Ricker Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway,

Asheville 28801North Dakota., _.Delhert J. Miller __ Box 128 D, Devils Lake 58301Nova Scotia.. ... Harold F. Sipprell Box 322. HalifaxOhio _ Oliver H. Ormiston Box 27, Bartlett 45713Oklahoma _ F. M. Lumbard _ Box 1037, Muskogee 74401Oregon _ __ _.T. Stanton Ford 2170 S.W. Taylor's Ferry Rd.,

Portland 87219Pennsylvania Albert H. Connelly_ Masonic Temple, I N. Broad St.,

Philadelphia 19107Philippines __ Antonio Gonzalez _ Plaridel Masonic Temple, 1440,

San Marcelino. ManilaQuebec _ _ H. Wall Clarke _ 2295 St. Mark, Montreal 25Queensland _ _.. Gordon L. Shaw _ Box 425 F, G.P.O., BrisbaneRhode Island, Luther C. Homan.L. 37 Austin Ave., Greenville 02828Saskatcbwan Halldor K. Halldorson 610 Bank of Canada Bldg., ReginaScotland _ _.._ Thomas McFarlane 75/76 Queen St., EdinburghSouth Australia _._.R. Owen Fox _ Box X, 19 Rundle St., AdelaideSouth Carolina Hugh N. Layne _ 901 Palmetto State Life Bldg., Columbia

29201South Dakota.. Clarence E. Buehler Box 366, Mitchell 57301Switzerland.. _..__ _._.H. O. Mauerhofer.. _._Postfach Transit 954, Bern 2Tennessee. _ _._ _.Wallace P. Douglas., Box 216, Nashville 37202Texas _ _ E. S. Winfree, Jr __ Box 296, Waco 76703Utah __ _ _.... Paul B. Pickering 650 East South Temple St., Salt Lake

City 84102Vermont.. _._ _ D. B. Smalley, Jr _ Box 443, Burlington 05401Victoria .._.......... .. J. R. E. Atwood 164 Flinders St., Melbourne 3000Virginia _ _ Wilbur Applewhite Masonic Temple, 107 W. Broad St.,

Richmond 23220Washington _ __ Walter H. Steffey __ 2323 N.E. 127th St .. Seattle 98125West Australia. __ __ Leonard C. Wilson .._ 65 St. George's Terrace, PerthWest Virginia __. George V. GorrelL .. _.. Room 608, Rily Law Bldg., 14th and

Chapline Sts., Wheeling 26003Wisconsin _.. Earl B. Beuer.. _ 225 E. Michigan St., Room 239,

Milwaukee 53202Wyoming _ Marcus R. Nichols Masonic Temple, Casper 82601

"Present

Slllll...'01' Provillcu

Alnbuma .__.. .. _.Alaska .__. . ._._Alberta . .__.._ .Argentina . ... .__ _.Arizona . .__.__.Arkansas . . . _British Columbia ..__.California _Canada . . . .Colorado ._. . ._...__Connecticut . , _District of Columbia .__..Finland. . ..Florida __.. . _France ~ _Georgia ~~_~Gennany .Idaho.. ..__._. . _Illinois ._.. .._..India . . _Indiana . .. ~ _Iowa _Italy ._.Kansas . _

~~~!~~~-.~------------~~--------------------------------Maine . _Manitoba. ... .Maryland .. ._. _Massachusetts .Mexico .Michigan . _Minnesota _

~~~~l~_~_~~~~-_~~~~-_~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-Montana _Nebraska . .N evada _New Brunswick. _New Hampshire .New Jersey .New Mexico .New South Wales .New York .. _New Zealand .__._. ...__North Carolina . _

orth Dakota _Nova Scotia _Ohio .. .Oklahoma.i., .. .Oregon . . ... _.Pennsyvauia ~ .Philippines . .Quebec . . . .__Queensland. . _Rhode Island. . _Saskatchewan ~_Scotland . ..South Carolina . _Soutb Dakota. . _Switzerland ~ _Tennessee _Texas _Utah. . ._

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~=~~~=~~~==.:~.~=~=~-Virginia . ~ _Washington .. . _West Australia _

~ ~s:o~~~~~_~~~~~~~~~~~~~-_~~-.;-.Wyoming. . . .

II"'UIII till' (:11\1111 ()hupll'lor 1)(111\\\1'1\1'1)

Thruuux A. M 'Nld'it'J. W. JI()~/-(i\"V. T. YOUIl/-(Luis E. PCI'(.:z .IorhnEa.rl Fcnhnorcjohn VV. uwrnuuIames WhitelawClarence O. PattenWm. A. OriersonClyde L. WrightLeRoy G. StevensGLenn L. JohnsonUrho KiukasDr. Arnold H. Lamlx-Max DucreuxClaude E. JamesonHerman GlueckClem ShorbAlvah KaylorDr. M. N. MahadevnnRonald C. MillerJohn W. E. EhlersMarcello Zavelani RossiWilliam O'BrateC. E. BenedictW. J. McFarlandFrank P. DenacoFrank D. TaylorWilliam M. KoenigJolm D. DorrRafael Quijano H.Dun-ell H. ThomsonGlen C. JonesJames E. SneedW. Bush WaldenEdwin GraftonGeorge H. MurphySydney TremewanW. Hadley WilsonGeorge E. TuttleHarold A. PetersonHerbert C. DennyNoel ElkingtonD. Boardman LeeGerald Henry NichollsR. Tyler FreemanFred H. GoldstoneJ. Hazen RossEdward E. GillespieChester M. CowenElmer E. K. DorrEdwin ChesterGraciano N. VillamanteJ. D. PriceGeorge E. EnglandKarl E. FalkenholmMaurice SaslowS. A. NewallM. L. LoveFred H. TrzynkaH. F. Cum.mingsFred T. GoddardSamuel RizzottoJames L. MartinReginald A. BarnardJ ames DrummondBryan J. ShockleyJohn D. PistonoIohn Edgar Victor MurdochC. Lee HammerslaRobert R. FischerL. Virgil Abhott

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PROCEEDINGS VI '[TIN ' ex ~LL'-':NT OIvIl'A 10 S

of the Joshua Chapter o. 51, N.J.: Harold D. Elliott, 2nd, Prcsidellt, (:"1111(1Convention of Anointed High Priests of New jersey.

Jerusalem Chapter No.3, Pa.: Frank 'vV. Bless, Elmer H. Einwe 'ioU'r,Secretary, Joshua Association of Philadelphia, Robert M. ricve 1\1.1':.G. Scribe.

Order of High Priesthoodof the

STATE OF DELAWARE

The Convention of Anointed High Priests of the State of DelawareConvened jn Annual Convention ill the Masonic Temple, Wilmington, Mon-day evening, December 30, 1968.

Keystone Chapter No. 175, Pa.: Maxwell A. Daroff, Sheldon . FII!'!>"!',Louis N. Kieff, Arthur W. Risler, Benjamin Rubin, Harry n"l>llI,Joseph M. Sharholt.

Ex. Companion Claude P. Davidson, President (6)Lawrence B. Jones, Vice President (4)John S. Proud, Chaplain (1)Raymond A. Howard, Recorder (4)Richard H. Thomas, Master of Ceremonies (6)Paul E. Hurter, Conductor (6)Clifton A. Lutz, Herald (4)Harry W. Loose, Acting Steward (6)Ernest H. Martyn, Sentinel (6)

Norristown Chapter No. 190, Pa.: Anthony Monacella, Charles A. St. John.

Howell Chapter No. 202, Pa.: Raymond H. Davis, Warren R. Gray, Ken-neth J. Pyle, William R. Wilson, Jr.

Fort Washington Chapter No. 220, Pa.: Harry E. Hahn.

Excelsior Chapter No. 237, Pa.: B. Franklin Reber, Dewey F. Reber.

University Chapter No. 256, Pa.: John C, Tripolites.

Kennett Chapter No. 278, Pa.: Alfred E. Yeaton.

Ivanhoe Chapter No. 308, Pa.: Harvey M. Albright, Charles S. Lindauer, Jr.

The Convention was opened in full form at 8:00 P.M. with the fol-lowing Officers and Excellent Companions in attendance:

DELAWARE

EXCELLENT COMPANIONS-DELAWARER:.W: .john J. McCleamen, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge A.F. &

A.M.

Washington and Lafayette Chapter No. 1: Robert J. Ball, Clarence L.Beattie III, Raymond L. Blades, Charles J. Brodie, James E. Peo.

St. John's Chapter NO.4: Chester G. Dahlstrom, P.G.H.P., Theodore E.Haefner, Jr., Harry E. McBride.

Delta Chapter No.6: James F. Dill, Nicholas L. Mezzatesta, Harold G.Shaub, August F. Walz.

M:.E: .Richard H. Thomas, Grand High Priest and Commander, St. john'sCommandery No.1, K.T.

M: .1: .Warren R. Gray, Grand Master, Grand Council R. & S.M.

E.' .M.· .Sir Knight C. Ray Scarborough, Commander, St. Andrew's Com-mandery No.2, K.T.

Hope Chapter No.7: George S. Buhl, Chester C. Coffin, R.E.G.K., Warren'vV.Edinger, Jr.. P.G.H.P., C. Ray Scarborough, A. Warren Wheatley,P.G.H.P.

REPORT OF EXCELLENT RECORDER

Balance in Bank December 31, 1967 $396.86

Kent Chapter No.8: Charles W Barkins, James L. Crouse, John J. Me-

Cleamen, R.E.G.S., Samuel A. Wise, P.G.H.P.Brandywine Chapter No.9: Frank M. Keiser.

Income

On motion, the reading of the Minutes of the last Annual Conventionwas dispensed with, as they had been printed in the Proceedings of thelast Annual Grand Chapter Convocation, which were distributed.

Interest credited by Bank - -$15.20Candidates Fees 30.00Dues 80.00 125.20

$522.06

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ExpensesBread and Wine 2_00Bibles 37_35Collation 19_00Postage 2_00 60_35

Balance in Bank December 31, 1968 $461.71

RAYMOND A_ HOWARDExcellent Recorder

On motion, the report was accepted and ordered recorded.

MEMORIALS

GEORGE E. VANDEGRIFTGrand High Priest-1941High Priest, St. John's Chapter No. 4-1933Anointed, December 29, 1932Died, July 4, 1968

J _ RALPH CAREY- Grand High Priest-1949

High Priest, Hope Chapter No. 7-1944Anointed, December 30, 1943Died, July 30, 1968

MATTHEW C. MINKERHigh Priest, Washington and Lafayette Chapter No. 1-1926Anointed, December 30, 1925Died, December 5, 1968

PAUL YEARSLEYHigh Priest, St. John's Chapter No, 4-1966Anointed, December 28, 1965Died, July 15, 1968

CHARLES O. BRATTOKHigh Priest, Delta Chapter No. 6-1961Anointed, December 27, 1960Died, January 10, 1968

HARVEY E. SMITHHigh Priest, Delta Chapter No. 6-1926Anointed, December 30, 1925Died, February 4, 1968

G. WILLARD MILLMANHigh Priest, Hope Chapter No. 7-1967Anointed, December 29, 1966Died, May 31, 1968

DALLA' A. DENNISIligh Pri st, Hope Chapt r No. 7-1949Anointed, December 28, 1948Died, May 18, 1968

A moment of silent prayer was observed in memory of th sc d '1'111'\(,<1

Excellent Companions.

The Excellent President welcomed the members of the [oshuu j\~S()

ciation of Pennsylvania who were present.

M,' .E,' .Companion Robert M. Grieve, Grand Scribe of the Holy ~ntJld

Royal Arch Chapter of Pennsylvania was then introduced and w J .onu-dby the Excellent President.

Petitions were received from the High Priests-elect of their resp tivoChapters, asking to be Anointed in the Holy Order of High Priesthoodas follows:

Companion Harlan L. Pease, Washington and Lafayette No, 1

Ralph Cassel, St. John's No.4James M, Johnson, Delta No.6 and Brandywine No, 9Maurice Miller, Hope No. 7James H. Durrill, Kent No.8

The petitions having been accepted, they were severally anointed,consecrated and set apart in the Holy Order of High Priesthood,

At the invitation of the Excellent President, several of the Distin-guished Visitors spoke, each giving a talk of interest to the Companions.The newly anointed High Priests each expressed appreciation on beingaccepted into this Holy Order.

The Past Grand High Priests present were recognized and welcomed,Each commended the Officers for the excellent manner in which the Orderhas been conferred,

Excellent President Claude P. Davidson stated that the next order ofbusiness would be the election of Officers for the coming year, The resultfor the election was as follows:

Ex, Companion Lawrence B. Jones, President (4)

John S. Proud, Vice President (1)Richard H. Thomas, Chaplain (6)Claude P. Davidson, Treasurer (6)Raymond A. Howard, Recorder (4)Paul E. Hurter, Master of Ceremonies (6)Clifton A, Lutz, Conductor (4)C. Ray Scarborough, Herald (7)Charles W, Barkins, Steward (8)Ernest H. Martyn, Sentinel (6)

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Excellent President Lawrence B. Jones announced that the next 011-

vention would be held on Monday evening, December 29, 1969 at 8:00P.M.

There being no further business, the Convention was closed in ampleform at 10: 15 P.M., after which the Ex. Companions repaired to the Ban-quet Hall for refreshments.

LAWRENCE B. JONESEx. President

ATTEST:

a,,.~a~Ex.· .Recorder