ROBERT H. CROSBY, JR. Grand Master Presiding 1977

ROBERT H. CROSBY, JR.Grand Master Presiding 1977

1977

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS AND PAST GRAND MASTERS

THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, F. & A.M.

First Row left to right: Junius B. Sharp, Grand Lecturer; John B. Trask, Sr., Grand Treasurer; Arthur M. Retif, Deputy Grand Master; E. R. Minchew, GrandMaster; D. Walter Jessen, Grand Senior Warden; Robert L. Kleinpeter, Grand Junior Warden; Delwin P. Laguens, Grand Secretary; S. Archie Evans, GrandLecturer.

Second Row left to right: L. V. Noles, P.G.M.; T. Scott Strickland, P.G.M.; Grover L. Covington, P.G.M.; Elmer I. Gibson, P.G.M.; Howard M. Sigler,P.G.M.; Woodrow A. Downs, P.G.M.; D. Allen Long, P.G.M.; Fred H. Raiford, Jr., P.G.M.; Robert H. Crosby, P.G.M.; Alex L. Stephens, P.G.M.'

Third Row left to right: Otha V. Newman, Grand Junior Deacon; L. Franklin Cato, Grand Pursuivant; Clyde E. Gilinore, Grand Tyler; Eugene A. Barham,Grand Marshal; E. Lee Young, Grand Standard Bearer; Jack Griffon, Grand Sword Bearer; James W. Kennedy, Jr., Grand Photographer; James Carroll SmithGrand Chaplain; Calvin B. Folds, Grand Physician; Clyde B. Fulton, Grand Senior Deacon.

Fourth Row left to right: James H. King, D.D.G.M. Dist. 1; John W. Boyet, D.D.G.M. Dist. 2; Robert E. Price, D.D.G.M. Dist. 3; M. J. Cook, D.D.G.M.Dist. 4; Willie James, D.D.G.M. Dist. 5; WilliainB. Shetley, Jr., D.D.G.M. Dist. 6; J. W. McGlothlin, D.D.G.M. Dist. 7; P. O. Midkiff D D G M Dist 8-John Thomas Dunbar, D.D.G.M. Dist. 9.

Fifth Row left to right: Harold H. Young, D.D.G.M. Dist. 10; Herrin J. Ducote, D.D.G.M. Dist. 11; A. O. Parker, D.D.G.M. Dist. 12; Malcolm A. Ballard,D.D.G.M. Dist. 13; Herbert W. Taylor, Sr., D.D.G.M. Dist. 14; Alison P. Foster, D.D.G.M. Dist. 15; Joseph W. Krause, D.D.G.M. Dist. 16; Michael M.Dupree, Sr., D.D.G.M. Dist. 17; James D. McKno, D.D.G.M. Dist. 18.

Missing from photograph: Joachim J. Aubert, D.D.G.M. Dist. 19.

PROCEEDINGSOF

The Grand LodgeOF THE

STATE OF LOUISIANAFree and Accepted Masons

EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS

March 24, May 13, 16, Aug. 28, Sept. 4,Nov. 20, Dec. 11, 14, 18, Jan. 19, 1977

ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SIXTHANNUAL GRAND COMMUNICATION

February 7th and 8th

A.D. 1977—A.L. 5977

ROBERT H. CROSBY, JR.Grand Master Presiding

E. R. MINCHEWGrand Master Elected and Installed

2004 Roosevelt Blvd., Ruston, La. 71270

DELWIN PETER LAGUENSGrand Secretary

1300 Masonic Temple, 333 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La. 70130

PUBLISHED BY THE GRAND LODGE AND REQUESTED TO BEREVIEWED IN ALL THE LODGES

1977

OFFICERSOF

THE GRAND LODGEOF THE

STATE OF LOUISIANAFREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS

1977-1978E. R. MINCHEW M/.W/. Grand MasterARTHUR M. RETIF R/.W/. Deputy Grand MasterD. WALTER JESSEN R/.W/. Grand Senior WardenROBERT L. KLEINPETER R/.W/. Grand Junior WardenJOHN B. TRASK, SR R/.W/. Grand TreasurerDELWIN P. LAGUENS R/.W/. Grand SecretaryJUNIUS B. SHARP R/.W/. Grand LecturerS. A. EVANS R/.W/. Grand LecturerJAMES C. SMITH W.\ Grand ChaplainEUGENE A. BARHAM W.\ Grand MarshalCLYDE B. FULTON W.\ Grand Senior DeaconOTHA V. NEWMAN W.\ Grand Junior DeaconL. FRANKLIN CATO W.\ Grand PursuivantE. LEE YOUNG W.\ Grand Standard BearerJACK GRIFFON W.\ Grand Sword BearerCLYDE E. GILMORE W/. Grand Tyler

W.\ GRAND STEWARDS

JAMES H. KING R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 1JOHN W. BOYET R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 2ROBERT E. PRICE R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 3MELJ. COOK R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 4WILLIE JAMES R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 5WILLIAM B. SHETLEY, JR R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 6J. W. McGLOTHLIN R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 7P. O. MIDRIFF R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 8JOHN T. DUNBAR, SR R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 9HAROLD H. YOUNG R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 10HERRIN J. DUCOTE R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 11A. O. PARKER, JR R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 12MALCOLM A. BALLARD R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 13HERBERT W. TAYLOR, SR R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 14ALISON P. FOSTER R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 15JOSEPH W. KRAUSE, SR R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 16MICHAEL M. DUPREE, SR R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 17JAMES D. McKNO R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 18JOACHIM J. AUBERT R/.W/. D.D.G.M. District 19

OTHER APPOINTMENTSH. BARNES TURNER W.\ Grand OrganistJAMES W. KENNEDY W.\ Grand PhotographerMALCOLM A. BALLARD W.\ Grand PhotographerCALVIN B. FOLDS, M.D W.\ Grand PhysicianERNEST E. SINGLETON W.\ Grand Vocalist

FIRST DAY—MORNING SESSION

CIVIC CENTER

Lake Charles, La. February 7, 1977OFFICIAL OPENING

The One Hundred Sixty-Sixth Annual Communication of the M.\W.\ Grand Lodge ofthe State of Louisiana, F.&A.M. was opened at 8:30 in the Third or Master's Degree in dueand ancient form by the Grand Master, M.\W.\ Robert H. Crosby, Jr., and the officers ofthe Grand Lodge. The Opening Prayer was given by our Grand Chaplain W.\ Brother HarryR. Hataway.

FLAG PRESENTATION

The Flag of the United States, the Louisiana State Flag, the Masonic Flag, and the GrandStandard were presented West of the Altar then placed in their respective positions in theGrand Lodge, after which the National Anthem was played by our Grand Organist, and thenthe Pledge of Allegiance was given, led by our Grand Master. The Color Guards and ColorBearers were:

Brother Harold H. Young of the Knights Templar, of La.;Brother Clayton A. Wolfe of Farhad Grotto, M.O.V.P.E.R.;Brother Voris King of Habibi Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S.;Brother Glenn Nations of Camp Guards, A.A.S.R.M., Lake CharlesBrother William E. Nagem, Grand Tyler.

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS PRESENT

ROBERT H. CROSBY, JR M.\W.\ Grand MasterE. R. MINCHEW R.\W.\ Deputy Grand MasterARTHUR M. RETIF R.\W.\ Grand Senior WardenD. WALTER JESSEN R.\W.\ Grand Junior WardenJOHN B. TRASK, SR R.\W.\ Grand TreasurerDELWIN P. LAGUENS R.\W.\ Grand SecretaryJUNIUS B. SHARP R.\W.\ Grand LecturerS. ARCHIE EVANS R.\W.\ Grand LecturerHARRY R. HATAWAY W.\ Grand ChaplainHARRY B. MANNING W.\ Grand MarshalCLIFFORD A. BRADLEY W.\ Grand Senior DeaconALVIN B. KING W.\ Grand Junior Deacon*JOHN F. ARNOLD W.\ Grand Sword BearerW. WARREN ALLEN, JR W.\ Grand Pursuivant**JOSEPH W. STRAHAN W.\ Grand Standard BearerWILLIAM E. NAGEM W.\ Grand Tyler

W.\ GRAND STEWARDS

OTTOB. DUCKWORTH R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 1FREDDIE ALTMAN R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 2***CARROLL C. CALDWELL R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 3CLYDE FULTON R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 4AUSTIN JORDAN R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 5CECIL F. EASLEY, JR R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 6HENRY M. MESSINGER R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 7RAYMOND W. WALRAVEN R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 8WILLIAM J. JOWERS R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 9JOSEPH A. D. LOFTIN R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 10COLEMAN FONTENOT R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 11

6 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

J. M. HOLLOWAY R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 12CLARENCE R. ST. AMANT R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 13ELTON H. THOMAS R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 14THOMAS V. BAXTER, III R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 15ROBERT R. RUSSO R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 16FRED L. McCOMBS R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 17SAMUEL L. SHAHINE R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 18EDWARD A. REDMOND R.\W.\ D.D.G.M. District 19

OTHER APPOINTMENTS

H. BARNES TURNER Grand OrganistMALCOLM BALLARD Grand Photographer

•Absent - W.\ Bro. HENRY J. WARD was appointed Acting Grand Standard Bearer.**Absent - W.\ Bro. J. W. KENNEDY was appointed Acting Grand Sword Bearer.***Absent - W.\ Bro. ROBERT PRICE was appointed Acting D.D.G.M. Dist. 3.

PAST GRAND MASTERS PRESENT

•Philip Lieber (1935) *Dwight A. Dahmes (1962)•Robert F. Kennon (1936) L. V. Noles (1963)*J. Luther Jordan (1942) Howard M. Sigler (1964)*Otto E. Passman (1945) Woodrow A. Downs (1965)•Oliver H. Dabezies (1052) •Peter L. Bernard, Jr. (1966)

Alex L. Stephens (1953) A. J. Lewis (1967)Louis A. Legett (1955) David S. Hartman (1968)D. Allen Long (1956) T. Scott Strickland (1969)Elmer I. Gibson (1957) *Thoinas B. Mclntosh, Jr. (1970)Morris Shapiro (1961) Grover L. Covington (1971)

N. H. McClainroch, Jr. (1973)•Earl S. Dobbs (1974)Fred H. Raiford, Jr. (1975)

•Absent

ROLL CALL OF LODGES BY DISTRICTS

District No. 1—89, 95, 115, 179, 214, 237, 266, 270, 314, 324, 332, 342, 362, 380,384, 403, 418, 432, 436, 438, 440, 447, 448, 457, 464—26 Lodges.

District No. 2—51, 122, 126, 136, 152, 245, 276, 281, 304, 335, 348, 350, 352—13Lodges.

District No. 3—53, 106, 113, 143, 235, 239, 265, 277, 280, 283, 295, 339, 363—13Lodges.

District No. 4—24, 79, 110, 111, 164, 213, 229, 245, 305, 309, 328, 369, 370, 382,383, 390, 405, 419, 420, 423, 460, 465, 467—23 Lodges.

District No. 5—151, 168, 259, 260, 261, 278, 298, 312, 327, 431—10 Lodges.District No. 6—38, 83, 123, 146, 196, 241, 247, 250, 293, 318, 321, 325, 344, 359,

360, 379, 453—17 Lodges.District No. 7—54, 120, 161, 209, 222, 256, 284, 308, 340, 357, 388—11 Lodges.District No. 8—147, 156, 208, 230, 236, 240,252,253, 263, 290, 302, 319,320, 338,

411—15 Lodges.District No. 9—«4, 133, 163, 217, 221, 254, 269, 273, 286, 317, 326, 356, 398,

472—14 Lodges.District No. 10—165,182,232,238,249,271,274,279,282,291,329,346,349,364,

400, 424, 433, 437, 439, 443, 449, 451, 462, 470—24 Lodges.

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District No. 11—19,57,87, 145, 185, 192, 193,205,243,255,301,313,410,429,430, 450, 471—17 Lodges.

District No. 12—116, 206, 212, 220, 251, 267, 268, 292, 307, 427—10 Lodges.District No. 13—28,31,47,52, 117, 124, 135,372,399,402,414,425,435,441,442,

452—16 Lodges.District No. 14—101, 188, 244, 264, 311, 336, 337, 455, 456, 459, 461, 463—12

Lodges.District No. 15—72, 98, 153, 262, 404, 406, 408, 415, 417, 422, 428, 444, 445, 468,

469—15 Lodges.District No. 16—E.P. 1, 4, 5, 46, 171, 172, 174, 368, 376, 391—10 Lodges.District No. 17—P.U. 1, 59, 76, 102, 144, 190, 191, 375, 386, 387, 395, 397, 412,

426—14 Lodges.District No. 18—58, 65, 70, 167, 300, 361, 373, 374, 389, 394, 396, 413, 421—13

Lodges.District No. 19—96, 160, 175, 184, 231, 248, 288, 297, 454, 458, 466—11 Lodges.

ABSENT

District No. 5—303 District No. 12—434District No. 18—367

A constitutional number of Lodges being represented, the Grand Master declared theGrand Lodge ready for the transaction of business.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS

Brethren:We, the undersigned members of your Committee on Credentials, are happy to report that

we have found 284 Lodges have filed returns and made payments of all dues and assess-ments, and that the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden of the Lodgesrepresented in the returns are hereby certified as accredited representatives of their respec-tive Lodges.

We express our sincerest thanks to the Grand Secretary, R.\W.\ Brother Delwin P.Laguens, the office staff of Mrs. Kelley, Miss Simmons and Brother David Walsdorf, fortheir invaluable assistance in compiling the necessary records by which we were enabled todo our job properly, promptly and accurately, for without their competent assistance ourtask would have been practically impossible to surmount.

W.\ VIRGIL ROBY AUBREY, P.M. (362) ChairmanW.\ JACOB C. AKIN, P.M. (239)W.\ CHARLES G. CALLAHAN, P.M. (165)W.\ IVY T. FAIR, P.M. (196)W.\ WILLIAM E. HOLLOWAY, P.M. (437)W.\ E. C. KUTTNER, P.M. (437)W.\ KENNETH LEVINGSTON, P.M. (165)W.\ ROY McDUFFIE, P.M. (370)

JULIUS W. MILLER (165)W.\ OTHA V. NEWMAN (106)W.\ SHELBY OAKES, P.M. (290)W.\ PHILIP J. PONS, P.M. (191)W.\ CHARLES FLETCHER RAY, P.M. (424)W.\ JAMES U. SIMMONS, JR., P.M. (428)

O. R. WHITMAN, S.W. (400)W.\ J. ELDON DOUGHTY (110)

OFFICERS AND/OR PROXIES REGISTERED AT THE 1977 GRAND LODGE SESSION

LodgeName

Dist.No.

Lodge WORSHIPFUL MASTERNo. OR PROXY*

SENIOR WARDENOR PROXY*

JUNIOR WARDENOR PROXY*

Perfect Union 17Etoile Polaire 16Perseverance 16Cervantes 16Humble Cottage 11Western Star 4St. Alban's 13Feliciana 13Phoenix 6Gennania 16St. James 13Minden 2Olive 13Union Fraternal 3Mt. Gerizim 7Franklin 11Friends of Harmony 18Mount Moriah 17George Washington 18Hiram 18Alpha Home 15Quitinan 17St. Joseph 4Mt. Vernon 6Oliver 9Lafayette 11Cypress 1Haugton 1

1 Warren J. Brennan Louis B. Dumser Annand J. Labourdette1 Jack R. Taylor Milton J. Bruce Conrad J. Larrieu, Sr.4*AlbertH. Bergeron *A. Bergeron * Albert H. Bergeron5 Albert E. Yager * Abraham Solomon *Arthur R. Salguero

19 Charles M. Goodwin James Ray Coineau August Herbert Amy, Jr.24 Albert Grayson Walpole J. S. Hymer Joseph Ray Walker28 Robert M. McGill *Robert M. McGill *Robert M. McGill31 -o- -o- Willys L. Gerald38 Billy Mack Graham Clarence H. Jordan, Jr *Gordon Sandlin46 Andrew N. Mims James W. Baggett, Sr *Melvin D. Miins47 Lloyd G. Pence Donald G. Welsh Sidney L. Gray51 Patrick Cary Nation *L. A. Watson *C. T. Baker, Jr.52*John W. Felps *John W. Felps *K. M. Cain53 L. N. (Bunny) Stout Kenneth R. Turner Jack Anthony Sawyer54 Oma Frank Lee Frank L. Messinger Robert P. Carter57 Karl W. Peterson *Charles Peterson John L. Belanger58 Sidney D. Avants *Clyde L. Avants *Frank Vicari59 Irl A. Ferguson James H. Chambers Glenn Bohne65 Thomas L. Palmer, Jr Percy Earl Nungesser Richard W. Priebe70*Richard J. Rowbatham *Richard J. Rowbatham *Richard J. Rowbatham72 Louis P. Broddick *William J. Thomas *Maurice A. Brown76 Cecil B. Widener Murrell E. Davis *John B. Trask79*J. Norman Head *J. Norman Head *J. Norman Head83*Johnie Foster Gamble *Johnie F. Gamble *Johnie F. Gamble84 Harry C. Ehlers, Jr Dennis H. Dezendorf Daniel W. Dyess87 Glen Arlyn Smith -0- -0-89 Clyde J. Leachman Johnnie M. Leonard Ernest R. Peace, Jr.95 Milton Joseph DeVille Clarence Lee Robbins Robert Stephen Fondren

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OFFICERS AND/OR PROXIES REGISTERED AT THE 1977 GRAND LODGE SESSIONDist. Lodge WORSHIPFUL MASTER SENIOR WARDEN JUNIOR WARDENNo. No. OR PROXY* OR PROXY* OR PROXY*

St. Helena 19Hermitage 15Franklinton 14Louisiana 17Ruston 3Harrisonburg 4Urim 4Thomas Jefferson 3Shreveport 1Acacia 12Milford 13Delhi 7Mackey 2Liberty 6Kellertown 13Arcadia 2Gordy 9Plains 13Athens 2Downsville 3Ocean 17Hope 11Silent Brotherhood 6Anacoco 8Eastern Star 5Homer 2Sts. John 15Kisatchie 8Livingston 19

96 Ronald R. Harrell J. C. Albritton F. Earl Alford98 Adler Joseph Lobell Paul Joseph Lobell *Alison P. Foster

101 Gerald A. Jones Robert W. Crain Larry J. Linlaw102 Henry Albert Crayon, Jr Thomas Lawrence Alfano James Francis Osborne106 Harry E. Moseley Ernest Lee Young, III L. F. Cato110 Lamar Wyles Joe C. Holloway Dewey Wayne Stockman111 Arnold Walker Ralph Edward Robinson *F. P. Cobb, Jr.113*Jack Griffon *J. C. Akin *E. L. Waldron115 Robert Gray Cochran Jessie David Cheer Henry Carter Shirey116 Billy Gum *Paul Taylor *Billy R. Gum117 James C. Aucoin Shelby H. Miller Charles Dixon Davidson120 Lonnie L. Copes Ronnie Garrett Joe Tatum122*Myles T. Holley O. D. Jones John W. Boyet123 Chester E. Simmons *C. A. Roach James A. Tucker124*Leon B. Stockwell *Leon L. Stockwell *Leon L. Stockwell126*Charles P. Brown -0- -0-133 Richard Lee Taylor Cecil Phillip White Donald Louis Thomas135 Carl E. Holmes G. W. Churchwell A. E. McClure136 Tommy Ray Faulk *Tommy R. Faulk Herbert Giles Casey143 William Ladelle Roach Tommy Lane Antley *W. L. Roach144 Marvin F. L. Salinger, Sr Joseph S. Levy H. Stanley Soffer145 Joseph R. Bolen John Wayne Harrist Ernest J. Breaux146 Mercer B. Hunter *Henry W. Cooper Jerry Wayne Cooper147 Jiininie W. Bolgiano Arthur R. Roberts *Clarence F. Bolgiano151 Latnie L. Brewton, III Robert Baker *J. W. Kennedy, Jr.152*W. P. Dean * Archie D. Sayes Joe K. Lay153 Roger Joseph Lawson, Jr -0- *Herman Carl Alonzo, Jr.156*A. Ray McComic M. A. McCoinic *A. Ray McCoinic160 Willard Issac Lambert Bruce Mclntosh Myrick Calvin Edwin Hand

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Brookville 7Atchafalay a 9Columbia 4Lake Charles 10Linnwood 18Montgomery 5Kosmos 16Union 16Dante 16Amite 19Caddo 1SamTodd 10Spring Creek 19Orphans Friend 11Covington 14Corinthian 17Jefferson 17Abbeville 11Aurora 11Ashland 6Doric 11Tynan 12N. H. Bray 8R. F. McGuire 7Blazing Star 12Keystone 4Landmark 1Fellowship 9Livonia 12

161 Eugene A. Barhain *Eugene A. Barham *F. Earl Hogan163*Charles J. Newberg *Charles J. Newberg *Charles J. Newberg164 BoydWilkins Claude Wayne Biggs * James C. York165 Robert L. Tolbert Troy E. Dupree Gene C. Reed167 Ronald H. Castigne Donald H. Lewis Joseph T. Loyocano168 Elmore Donley Howell James Troy Hood Buns A. Davis171 AllieL. Crocker „ *George L. Beck -0-172 Sidney H. Gonzales Rayfield S. Froeba, Jr Lee Roy Cavin174 Richard Geeck Vincent Aguirre Paul Bonett175*Grover Covington *Grover Covington *Grover Covington179 Vernon H. Frazier Larry Allen Nugent John C. Libby182 Thomas M. Johnson D. L. Ritchie *Ben F. Turner184 James A. Miller Cade D. Williams William C. Brown185 Woodrow W. Fogleman Herbert L. Toliver *W. W. Fogleman188 Camile J. LeBlanc Donald E. Kelley, Sr Duane W. Wray190 George A. Catalano \ R. A. Bussell Leslie F. Tanner, Jr.191*PhilipJ. Pons *Philip J. Pons *Philip J. Pons192 Johnnie W. Cohorn, Jr *Walter A. Ramke, Sr *Lewis Faciane193*Leroy D. Lyles Thomas Powell Woodrow White196 TalbertL. Sullivan C. D. Babers Elton Winston Harp205 Jerry G. McCollough *Elmo Justilian Thomas E. Sanford206*EltonD. Slocum *Elton D. Slocoin *Samuel D. Brown208 Claude A. Leach *J. R. Hudgens *C. W. Jeane209 TatumH. Pitman J. C. Mayo G. K. Maxwell, Jr.212 Kenneth Wayne RebeUe, Sr *Kennith O. Vidrine Ronald Troy King213*J. Eldon Doughty *J. Eldon Doughty *J. Eldon Doughty214 J. R. McCartney Tommy Annstrong John L. Talley217 Irvin C. Morrison Derwood Wells *Olen Williamson220 E. A. Pennison *E. A. Pennison *E. A. Pennison

LodgeName


Solomon 9Pecan Grove 7Cadeville 4Pleasant Hill 8Grangeville 19Welsh 10Simsboro 3Little Flock 8Plain Dealing 1Magnolia 10Bernice 3Leesville 8Conly 6Crowley 11Center 14Millerton 2Winnsboro 4Holley Springs 6Kentwood 19Jennings 10Mansfield 6Ascension 12Mitchell 8Toro 8ForestHill 9Jeanerette 11St. Andrews 7Colfax 5Charles F. Buck 5

221 T.D.Davis Ezra Lee Reed William E. Dunn222 James Allen Boughton Hugh Leroy Kennedy, Jr Charles Alfred Wolf229 Ronald Dale Lewis J. N. Head Marshall McDonald230*E. L. Palmer *Shelby Oakes *Shelby Oakes231 Charlie C. Sibley Jiinmie Raymond Sibley *Lonnie Sibley232 Rivers Daigle Douglas Hayes *J. S. Robbins235 Samuel Hardy Williams Harold Wayne Waldron Jerry Lee Alexander236 Eddie Martin *Finly S. Stanly *John D. Chaddick237*JimmieC. Barnett •Jiininie C. Barnett * Jiinmie C. Barnett238 William Clyde Holland Rodie R. Kelley Allen Ray Brown239 Garland J. Dawson *Williain E. Cook H. R. Jack Jackson240 Harman Allison George Kenneth Whatley *C. H. Hammond241 Ford W. Harper Calvin Rex Woodard Danny Rex Scott243 Nevin Eugene Barnett Kereigh Edward Fallon Irving George244 Gary Thomas Antal L. Sarka George Calvin Case245*Herbert B. Gowins *Herbert B. Gowins -0-246 James Fay Fox A. J. Franklin Horace L. Robinson247*Walter J. Lubiejewski *Walter B. Hunter E. M. Evans248 William Curtis Gill 'William C. Gill Richard Mathis249 Gerald A. Gilchrist Ellis Cormier Edward D. Reed250 V. G. Gilbert *Ralph Shelton Lloyd W. Campbell251 Edward Ray Roshto *Claude Bourg, Sr *Robert Bourg252*Shelby Oakes *Shelby Oakes *Shelby Oakes253 Morris O. Poston Glen W. Moore *Glen W. Moore254 Junior Odell Winegeart Edwin Leroy Barton, Sr John Henry Martin255 JohnD. Landry *Herin Ducote *Herin Ducote256 W. A. Cheshire, Jr *W. A. Chesire, Jr Arby Wade Coody259*Robert Parker James H. O'Quinn Frank M. Stewart260*George Collins George Collins *George Collins

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LodgeName


Anchor 5Progressive 15Florien 8Pine 14Dalley 3Atkins 1Unity 12Melville 12Marksville 9Benefield 1DeRidder 10Boyce 9Oberlin 10Dorcheat 2Dubach 3Rosemary 5DeQuincy 10Jonesboro 3R. M. Crowson 2Yellowpine 10Marion 3Oak Grove 7Cheney ville 9Rosepine 8Kinder 10Fordoche 12Goldonna 6Eros 3Denhain Springs 19

261 Charles Edward Youngblood Harry Rudolph Waters George Deward Reynolds262 Gerald J. Jacob -0- -0-263 Clifton Davis *Clifton Davis *Clifton Davis264 J. M. Thomas I. J. Pierce Daniel L. Hartzog265*William E. Cook *William E. Cook -0-266 Larry M. Roberts E. D. Hutson James E. Whitt, Jr.267 Earl Joseph Hebert, Sr Rominie Hicks Charlie Schrader268 Gus Rosenberg *Gus Rosenberg Jewell C. Westbrook269 J. C. Wilson, Jr Robert Ed McDaniel Lionel G. Chatelain270 Harvey Pink Johnston James Richard Wisdom *Sam Lavaughn Savage271 Riley D. Ward Riley F. Clark Rex G. Brumley273 William R. Gregory Harold Kile Lacey Knight274*Carlton Dukes, Jr Roger E. Starkey Elmer Lee Dukes276 Leo Yardley Floyd Stratum Arthur W. Spence277*J. C. English *J. C. English J. C. English278*Stanley Branch *L. L. Brewton *Willie James279 Louis W. Smith Harold Wayne Dunham Colby Lynn Shoeinake280 Leon Boyd Johns Clarence Hood *Dewey D. Harvey281 J. Wayne Wiggins *J. Wayne Wiggins *Leeman R. Wiggins282 Radford N. Manuel James T. Howard John S. Stapleton282 Ralph Max Reppond Robert George Arrant Ernest Pace, Jr.284 Ernest E. Spaulding George D. Hammett Harles I. Creech286 John B. Guillory Gary Neal Smith John Philip Thomas290 Clancy C. Midkiff, Jr Charles H. Cassell Milton Ray Wisby291 Orville Holinan W. R. Chandler Rufus C. Perry292 Harvey Taylor Best, III J. J. E. Bossier Michel George Wichers, II293 Loyd Stewart Dean Hedrick Hayward H. Burney, Jr.295 Charles E. McLain Jerry Gilinore Wilfred Vince297 Fred W. Loving Robert A. Loving Victor C. Varnado

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OFFICERS AND/OR PROXIES REGISTERED AT THE 1977 GRAND LODGE SESSIONDist.No.

Georgetown 5Osiris 18Albert Rousseau 11Zwolle 8Gibsland 2Concordia 4Assumption 12Tallulah 7Tensas 4Slidell 14Carrietta 5Rayne 11Vivian 1Curtis T. Hines 9Pelican 6Orange 8Noble 8Middle Creek 6Ida 1Ajax 6Bunkie 9Michael Dempsey 5New Hope 4Merryville 10Belcher 1Cotton Valley 2Sun 14Zona 14Pitkin 8Choudrant 3

Lodge WORSHIPFUL MASTER SENIOR WARDEN JUNIOR WARDENNo. OR PROXY* OR PROXY* OR PROXY*

298 C. Frayne Smith *G. L. Barrett, Jr Wm, H. Fullerton, Jr.300 James O. Dingier Harold J. Cavallero, Sr Albert L. Smith, Sr.301 Harold D. Bergeron Jules Wiltz, Jr Ellis J. Melancon, Sr.302 Henry O'Banion Donald Winslow Eddie Mack Leatherwood304*William P. Atkins *William P. Atkins *Williain P. Atkins305 Tray Lee Butler James H. Woods *T. T. Butts307*WalterI. Lanier *Gene Knobloch Gene Knobloch308 R. E. Fowler O. M. Gunn R. C. Randall309 Paul Marshall Walker John Augustus Hendrix *Paul Walker311 Roy H. Harper *Roy H. Harper *Roy H. Harper312*Dr. I. C. Turnley *W. E. Boyett *E. D. Killingsworth313*M. L. Joseph *M. L. Joseph *M. L. Joseph314 James L. Hall E. T. Mertens James E. Hartzo317 Wayne Lindsey Kenneth M. Williams Albert E. Rayner, Jr.318 Paul Dean McPherson *Sainuel Edgar Mahfowz *Paul Dean McPherson319 Huey E. Bean Carl A. Erickson *Jimmie E. Mills320*Matthew M. Porter *Jack Tatum Matthew M. Porter321*ThomasT. Elkins *Thoinas T. Elkins *Thoinas T. Elkins324 Wayne Taylor *Wayne Taylor *Wayne Taylor325*Leo V. Durr -o- Leo V. Durr326 Daniel J. LeJeune *Charles M. Keller, Sr Earnest Hukins, Jr.327*Alfres Tarver *Alfres Tarver *Alfres Tarver328*Earl Grayson *Earl Grayson J. C. Bennett329*R. L. Owens *Carl E. Campbell * William F. McMillan332 H. G. McClure Bruce N. Lynn, Jr *Virgil F. Trenado335*Willie Fay Wilson *Willie Fay Wilson *Willie Fay Wilson336 Einanuel Russell Horace O. Crawford Trevor J. Jordan337 Jessie Pounds Felder Hartzog James H. Blackwell338 Jackie L. Smith *Glen A. Heard *John K. Anderson339 Claude F. Ediniston *Clyde F. Baxter Terry Wayne Brooks

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340 Billy Wayne Griffin Francis Fowler *Billy J. Pittman342 John Miller *W. E. Stewart *J. M. Miller344 David McFerren Newton Lee Collins Albert Lynn Lester346*Harold Porter D. P. Fuller -0-348 Michael Wayne Washington Billy Wayne Wood Bennie Aaron Raborn349 Calvin E. Myers *Clain Fuselier Jackie R. Henry350 Marion C. Long *Marion C. Long James G. Rigsby352*Delbert D. Harvey *Delbert D. Harvey *Delbert Harvey356 L. P. Blevins Keith B. Williams Richard A. Farris357 Jerry Coghlan *Jerry Coghlan *Jerry Coghlan359*C. C. Winn *C. C. Winn *C. C. Winn360 Homer Graham *Hoiner Graham *Homer Graham361 James H. McKinney John Keretz Thomas B. Brooks, IV362 James T. Kelly Win. F. Dosher, Jr Thomas J. Witt363 Shelby T. Allen *John C. Jones Leon Pardue364 James Edward Nobles Roy L. Perry, Sr Larry Ray Parish368 Larry J. Plaisance Michael J. Bickford Raymond Buse369*W. A. Book *W. A. Book *W. A. Book370*D. C. Haminons *Roy McDuffie William H. Till372 Wade C. Davis, Jr Bobby G. Midkiff Allen Deannond373 Jimmy L. King Robert L. Ratcliff, Jr Thomas J. Martin374*IrvinC. Briel *Will T. Black * James L. Higgins375 Robert D. Edwards Jack Crouch Louis C. Roberts376*Ronald L. Singer Richard B. Martin *Lawrence W. Hinyup379 Carl S. Cedars Carlvon W. Blair *Elmo Cedars380 Donald Brian Horn Robert Nelson McMullen George Carl Cooper382*J. B. Fulton *J. B. Fulton *J. B. Fulton383 Alvin Jim Segars Alton D. Brown Ronald C. Kinard384 R. B. Sellers Charles S. G. Boone J. W. Doyal, Jr.

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386 Clarence A. Wells Bruce Rivers *John B. Trask387 John Alvin Bordelon George R. Johnson *John A. Bordelon388 Jimmy Cornelious Lowery Johnnie Ware Allen *Jiinmy Lowrey389*JohnG. Keretz *John G. Keretz *John G. Keretz390 Milton Z. Cloyd *Maben Pulley *Maben Pulley391 George B. Heintz Raymond M. Asprion, Jr *Harry T. Stathain394 William R. Atkins *Bernard Campos -0-395 Peter O. Potter Donald Edward Atkinson F. Patrick Hotard396 Jeffrey C. Ledoux Barry D. Rittenberg William R. Evans397*Chester H. Frederic L. Harold Schmeltzer *Chester H. Frederic398 Howard L. Coleinan W. D. Wynn Ben H. Flynn399 Marvin Eugene Segraves Ernest Ray Eldred Donald Leslie Smith400 Oren R. Whitman Edwin C. Mayes Robert J. Johnson402 Thunnan J. Tanner Bernie H. Cole James H. Paxton403 Grady Burk Brown D. R. Council B. W. Boatright404 George Junior Carlile Warren Alfred Buffone Sterling Paul Chauvin, II405*E. L. Tackel *E. L. Tackel, Sr *E. L. Tackel406 Fred B. Oramous Erwin G. Huerhamp Herbert V. Young408 Dale Paul Ullo William S. Marciante Archie Davie Diebold, Jr.409 A. L. Mitchell L. Leonard Williams *Owen McDonnell410 Paul Allen Miller *Coleman Fontenot James Lawrence Forester411 Wright Aytes *Wright Aytes Willard P. Sibley412 Michael M. Dupree, Sr *Michael M. Dupree, Sr *Thoinas J. Purser, III413 Wesley Switzer Christen R. Berg, Sr Christen R. Berg, Jr.414 Ira C. Lard Michael D. Hill Howard L. Chaney, Jr.415 Edgar L. Lee *John A. Heidel, III Theodore A. Morel417 John Edward Wolfe Richard Joseph Dubea Arnold Willis418 R.E.Walker John L. Dowden David O. Hunt419 Ronald Adrian Yates J.W.Jackson Carl T. Fatheree

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420*James H. Bryant, Sr *Calvin B. Folds *Edward H. Tillman421 Lawrence E. Hasemann George P. Beauais *James M. Walley, Sr.422 Gary Curtis Leggett Cecil A. Buras Edward Roberson423*W. L. Howington I. L. Carr Jaines Harold Stephens424 John Joseph Flowers Steven Lee Flenniken John Henry Coontz425 Jaines E. Norsworthy John W. Collins Gerald G. Morgan426*Mack Elmer Perry, Sr *Clyde Joseph Welcker *C. H. Dehart427*Nat J. Collins, Jr Lawrence J. Callais Dave Guidroz428 James Carl Cooley, Jr Elza K. Holinan Leonard C. Marlborough.Sr.429 Howard Keith Hair Verlin Ray Fontenot Richard Smiley Sinnon, Jr.430 Eddie R. Johnson Clifford Cutiex William H. Neal431 Gary Bates Cliff Wilkerson -0-432 EddP. Mays John R. Needles Samuel F. Hynes433 Grover G. Hanes, Jr William A. Gamble Clarence C. Barton435 Walter Swan Smith, Jr Jaines O. Lambert Jack Mearl Lee436 J. W. Corder Glenn Ivy Jackson V. C. Humble437 William C. Turton Milton Monroe Ruinley John Lawrence Voltz, Jr.438 Jaines York Kelly C. Westbrook Jerry A. Thompson439 Jaines Henry Albarado *J. M. Knowles *Thomas W. Steed440 Walter Dale Hay Waldo S. Andrus, Jr Joseph Kennon Storey441 Larry G. Bennett Fletcher Edward Gang William Charles Bradley442 Glen T. Gentry Merlin Albert Cutrer Vernon Leroy McKinney443 Olen R. McCurley Warren R. Hicks, Sr Thomas H. Doan444 Lawrence P. Dugivneaud, Jr Gerald A. Calhoun William J. Bagley, Sr.445 Robert W. Beck Thomas W. Coplin Jaines J. Marcotte447 Robert L. Stuckey Bobby Ray Sparkman Everett E. Gault448 Leonard L. Scoggins Junior Woodrow Grubbs Charlie Crayton Barnes449 William O. Drewett Jaines Elmer Miller Lee Robert Landry450 Albert W. Davis Glen Wayne Marcel Kurt P. Cherainie

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451*John R. LeBlanc -0- *O. R. Sheffield452 John L. Sullivan Nathaniel D. Bankston Fredie R. Mitchell453 Norman D. McFerren R. C. McPhearson Thurmond Middleton454 Aaron Sedric Hughes Gerald Coy Averett Louis Vernal Ardoin455 Earvil Myers Victor Sharp Robert J. Magee456 Paul A. Yates, Sr Jerry Rester *Paul A. Yates, Sr.457 Don A. Carr Wesley B. Folk Wayne W. Denhain458 Anthony T. Domiano Allen Joseph Basso Jasper Schiro459*James Spencer HoUingsworth .... Victor Joseph Landry Jens Christian Nielsen, Jr.460 James C. Williams James R. Chenault Robert E. Shelby461 Charles Earl Varnado Thelbert Spencer Bennie Lee King462 George Wilkinson Robert Preston Dougharty Max H. Bonnan463 George E. Brown John E. Scroggs *George R. Anderson464 Larry Lucas Wiman Darl B. Bell, Jr Earnest Lee Legg, Jr.465 Edward M. Foster *Hugh Milligan..... *Hugh E. Milligan466 Luther C. Sibley Bennie G. Tate, Jr James E. Smith467 William T. Carpenter Elbert Leon Via, Jr * William H. Kennedy468 Frank Lopez James Calvin Melerine Calvin A. Melerine469 John Newton Manning Charles Burr Chamblee *Charles B. Chambler470 Saleem Tom Nagem William H. Wroten, Jr Allen W. Couvillion471 T.M.Gregory Marcus M. Mayers R. D. Judge472 John F. Harrell Charles W. Lawrence Milton Coffman

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9 17 244 588244

Delegate Ballots Issued 832Grand Lodge Officers 18Past Grand Masters 13Total Ballots this Session 863D.D.G.M.'s 19

882

Lodges Not Represented#303 OUa#367 Ideal#434 Krotz Springs

#303 and #434 Not Represented at Last Session

Duplicate Certificate on Lodge #111

25% of the Worshipful Masters were represented by Proxy Ballot48% of the Senior Wardens were represented by Proxy Ballot57% of the Junior Wardens were represented by Proxy Ballot28% of the Total Delegate Ballot was by Proxy for this Session

This is an improvement over Previous Session, however continous study should beundertakened as percentage is still too high.

APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES

The following vacancies were announced and filled by the Grand Master. Grand Stan-dard Bearer was absent and W.\ Brother Henry J. Ward was appointed for the Session. W.\Brother Robert Price was appointed for 3rd Masonic District Deputy Grand Master, whowas absent W.\ Brother J. W. Kennedy replaced Brother John F. Arnold as Grand SwordBearer.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of 1976 were approved as published.

LABOR TO REFRESHMENT

Grand Master declared Grand Lodge at Refreshment and invited guests in to witnessreception of Distinguished Guests, P.G.M.'s, Grand Representatives, and Memorial Ser-vice of Grand Lodge of Louisiana, F. & A.M.


RECEPTION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS

Alex L. Stephens (1953) L. V. Notes (1963)Louis A. Legett (1955) Howard M. Sigler (1964)D. Allen Long (1956) Woodrow A. Downs (1965)Elmer I. Gibson (1957) A. J. Lewis (1967)Morris Shapiro (1961) David S. Hartinan (1968)

T. Scott Strickland (1969)Grover L. Covington (1971)N. H. McClainroch, Jr. (1973)Fred H. Raiford, Jr. (1975)

Past Grand Masters were given the Public Grand Honors.

RECEPTION OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORSFROM OTHER GRAND LODGES

John E. Moyers, Grand Master of KENTUCKYCharles S. Ward, Grand Master of OHIO*John L. McCain, Grand Master of PENNSYLVANIARobert C. Coley, Deputy Grand Master of ALABAMAFranklin C. Smith, Junior Grand Warden of FLORIDAR. Bruce Brannon, Past Grand Master of TEXASGeorge N. Holmes, Grand Marshal of PENNSYLVANIAW. P. Lamb, Grand Senior Warden of TEXAS

•Responded on behalf of Distinguished Visitors

DISTINGUISHED VISITORS OF COLLATERALNATIONAL MASONIC BODIES

Marvin E. Fowler, Executive Secretary of the George Washington Masonic NationalMemorial

David W. Kennedy, President of the Masonic Relief Assn. of the U.S. & CanadaA. J. Lewis, General Grand Scribe, General Grand Chapter, R.A.M., International

DISTINGUISHED VISITORS OF COLLATERAL MASONIC BODIESOF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA

A. J. Lewis, Intendent General in La., Red Cross of ConstantineJ. A. Poche, Grand Commander of Knights Templar of LouisianaJ. Shubel Robbins, Departmental Commander, Knights Templar of LouisianaThomas J. Pitman, Jr., Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter, R.A.M.Frank T. Norman, Grand Secretary-Recorder, Grand Chapter and Grand CouncilMelvin Munch, Monarch, Farhad GrottoMax Schneider, Grand Royal Patron, Order of the Amaranth of LouisianaCalvin Reese, Poetntate, El Karubah TempleGeralto J. Vita, Potentate, Jerusalem TempleMorris Shapiro, Potentate, Habbibi TempleFred H. Raiford, Jr., representing Iinad Grotto


RECEPTION OF LADY VISITORS

*Mrs. Bryce Patton, Supreme Inspector, International Order of the Rainbow for GirlsMrs. Shirley Richard, Grand Royal Matron, Order of the Amaranth of LouisianaMrs. Richard presented the Grand Lodge with a nice place setting of flowers.

*Responded on behalf of Lady Visitors.

RECEPTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

The Following Grand Representatives answered Roll Call

Alabama Junius B. Sharp RayvilleAlberta Edwin L. Waldron MonroeBelgique Irvin Briel New OrleansBRAZIL:

Bahia Herman Robin ChalinetteCeara J. W. Kennedy, Jr WinnfieldMaranhao Cleve G. Heyl, Jr CoushattaMinas Gerais Clarence Bolgiano LeesvillePara Leonard Levy .AlexandriaParaiba Edward J. Yates Pearl RiverParana C. L. Brewton, Sr ShreveportPernambuco Henry J. Ward HammondRio Grande do Sul Kenneth Levingston Lake CharlesSanta Catarina J. Lee Orr GlenmoraBritish Columbia Philip J. Pons New OrleansChile Morris Shapiro AlexandriaSao Paulo J. V. Jordan .Natchitoches

COLUMBIA:Serenisima NacionalCartagena J. H. Jordan Jonesboro

CubaDelaware W. Warren Allen, Jr ...WinnfieldDenmark Elmer I. Gibson HarrisonburgDistrict of Columbia Robert H. Brower EltonDominican Republic W. W. Terral AlexandriaEucador Milton A. Schiltz OakdaleEl Salvador (Cuscatlan) Chester Frederic New OrleansEngland A. J. Lewis Bossier CityFinland Clarence H. Jordan, Jr MansfieldHolland Robert Svendson New OrleansIllinois N. H. McClamroch, Jr ShreveportIndiana Earl H. Smith New OrleansIsrael Donald H. Spurlock Baton RougeIreland Delwin P. Laguens MetairieJapan ...John W. Felps Baton RougeKentucky Henry M. Messinger BastropLebanon (Nat'l Gr. Lodge

Syria-Lebanon)Luxembourg Charles Villas New OrleansManitoba Thomas R. Phillips ShreveportMaryland J. M. Holloway MaringouinMassachusetts J. A. Poche Lafayette


MEXICO:Baja California ; Myles T. Holley RinggoldBenito Juarez Arthur M. Retif New OrleansCainpeche Emile Deith New OrleansChiapas V. Roby Aubrey ShreveportGuadalupe Victoria B. F. Reeves Bossier CityHidalgo Arthur R. Salguero New OrleansNvevo Leon E. C. McClanahan RinggoldOaxaco Chester B. Owen LeesvilleQueretaro F. P. Cobb, Jr West MonroeTainaulipas Abraham Solomon New OrleansValle De Mexico Collier Killingsworth GeorgetownYucatan (La-OrientalPeninsular) Winston Shoenberger New Orleans

Michigan R. D. Bayliss ShreveportMinnesota B. B. Rhodes ShreveportMissouri Alon L. Wall AiniteNevada M. L. Christensen Lake CharlesNew Brunswick Alison P. Foster New OrleansNew Hampshire Harry B. Manning DeRidderNew Jersey Carroll W. Cormier New OrleansNew South Wales R. H. Smith Bossier CityNew York Latnie L. Brewton, Sr WinnfieldNew Zealand Eugene W. Poindexter ShreveportNorth Carolina Robert L. Kleinpeter Baton RougeNorth Dakota Hirain Knox Greer Port SulphurOhio David S. Hartman DonaldsonvilleOklahoma D. Allen Long OpelousasPanama Woodrow A. Downs FannervilleParaguay Shelby Oakes DeRidderPhilippine Islands E. R. Minchew RustonPrince Edward Island Voris King Lake CharlesSaskatchewan Howard M. Sigler GrantSouth Africa Calvin B. Folds MonroeSouth Australia Floyd Callais Golden MeadowSouth Carolina T. Scott Stricklad MonroeSouth Dakota L. V. Noles RinggoldTennessee Ross E. DeLee Bossier CityTurkey S. Archie Evans DeRidderVenezuela Alex L. Stephens OakdaleVermont William F. McMillian MerryvilleVirginia Vaughn G. Gilbert MansfieldWashington Louis A. Legett New OrleansWisconsin Herbert B. Waller Fannerville

Grand Representatives Absent: (1977)

Bolivia S. Preston Eggers, Jr Baton RougeBRAZIL

Brazilia William K. Cubley, Sr Bossier CityAmazonas & Acre Keiin Mahaffy New Orleans

Piau Teresina Joao J. S. Caldas New OrleansGuanabara Lucien Lestreinau New Orleans

China Glen Butler New OrleansColorado Earl S. Dobbs New Orleans


COLOMBIANational Barranquilla Alberto Barrientos New OrleansOccidental De Colombia Matthew R. Sutherland New Orleans

Connecticut Henry A. Crayon New OrleansCosta Rica D. L. Moseley RinggoldGeorgia Thomas B. Mclntosh, Jr New OrleansGermany Richard Klatt New OrleansGreece Nicholas Koutroulis New OrleansGuatemala Bernard I. Zoller, Jr New OrleansHonduras Robert F. Kennon Baton RougeIceland Sidney Mendelvitz New OrleansIndia L. Roy Austin, Sr SlidellIran Patrick Carson ChalmetteItaly George J. Gulotta New OrleansKansas Edward G. Fisher New OrleansMaine Paul G. Tomlinson New OrleansMEXICO

Cosmos Dwight A. Dahines New OrleansEl Potosi Joseph Papa ArabiRestauracion James Bruce Bain MetairieYork Grand Lodge H. A. Taliaferro Harrisonburg

Montana Charles W. Turner New OrleansNew Mexico Robert G. Polack New OrleansNicaragua Shelton P. Hubbard New OrleansNova Scotia Charles E. McHale New OrleansOregon Sidney Schreiber MetairiePuerto Rico Ellis P. Rushing New OrleansQuebec Frank L. Allen West MonroeQueensland Samuel A. Carleton New OrleansRhode Island L. Morrell Lewis AlexandriaSweden Carl Dawson JacksonSwitzerland John R. Cousins New OrleansTexas Emerson L. Morel New OrleansVictoria Otto E. Passman Monroe

Grand Representatives Excused:

Argentina W. Warren Allen WinnfieldCanada Adam Mehn New OrleansCOLOUMBIA

Bogota Louis F. Alvarez New OrleansG. L. Nationale France Oliver H. Dabezies..., New OrleansIdaho J. Luther Jordan MansfieldMexico

Unida Mexicana Stanhope Carlisle New OrleansOccidental Mexicana Philip Lieber Shreveport

At completion of Roll Call, Public Grand Honors were given to Grand Representativesand they returned Public Grand Honors to the Grand Master and Grand Lodge.

NECROLOGY

Chairman, N. Harris McClainroch, Jr., P.G.M., said the opening prayer and introducedthe Brethren to give the eulogies for our two Past Grand Masters who died during theprevious year. Brother Edwin F. Gayle's euology was presented by Brother Howard M.Sigler, P.G.M. and Brother John B. Armstrong laid a wreath of flowers on the altar in


memory of Brother Gayle. Dr. D. A. Strickland's eulogy was given by Brother Alex L.Stephens P.G.M. and W.\ Brother Calvin Folds presented a wreath of flowers on the altarin memory of Brother Strickland.

This was then followed by the asseinblege of all of the District Deputy Grand Masters,one through nineteen, each bearing a red rose and each deposited the rose on the altar inmemory of the brethren who had died during the year in their jurisdiction.

The Necrology program ended with a prayer by Brother Eugene Poindexter, Past GrandChaplain of the Grand Lodge and taps were played.

Our guests departed and our Grand Lodge resumed labor at 11:05 A.M.

REPORT OF NECROLOGY COMMITTEE

It is most fitting and proper during these Grand Lodge Proceedings that we stop oururgent business to remember fondly those of our number who have gone to their celestialhome, who have laid aside the working tools and life's problems for a greater, morebeautiful, and permanent life in the presence of their Maker.

Masonry is a universal and endless fraternity. We recognize as brothers all men in allcountries of all religions and political persuasions who have come the way we have. Rich orpoor, famous or little known, the passing away of any Mason diminishes us some. As JohnDonne wrote: "No man is an island, each is a part of the main". When one dies we all die alittle. This is especially true of the masonic fraternity. So we mourn their passing becausewe are human and we miss them. But we do not mourn as those who have no faith. TheMasonic fraternity is solidly grounded in its belief in immortality. God's crowning creationcannot pass away; it just becomes a new creation in the marvelous and miraculous changewe call death. Masonic faith includes a belief in the reality of the unseen. I believe that in areal way those who have physically left us this past year are really in our midst today—withus now. A brother of the craft has written:

I know that I shall live againFor whoso plows the fallow fieldAnd sows his seed for future yieldFinds life the law of buried grain.

I know that I shall live againThe rivers that flow down to seaReturn with white-winged clouds to beRefreshment to the thirsty plain.

I know that I shall live againOr else the dream that haunts the soulsOf peoples spread from pole to poleIs monstrous madness of the brain.

A fiction, no! The mighty God points onAnd by His WordI know the promise is not vain.

If we are here to mourn we are yet here to rejoice in their victorious homecoming. Wethank God for His gifts now and His promises. They are miraculous and overwhelming andwe truly rejoice.

Let us hear some words from Holy Scripture:' 'He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the

Almighty"."Coine unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest"."No sparrow falls to earth but that our Heavenly Father knows it"."The very hairs of your head are numbered"."I know that my redeemer liveth and that He shall stand in the latter days upon the

earth".


"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want"."Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid"."Behold I show unto you a mystery: We shall not all sleep when He cometh"."But the righteous souls are in the Hand of God and pain and death shall nigh them

come"."Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth".' 'For I know that all things work together for good for them that love the Lord and are

called according to His purposes."We honor the departed brethren of other Grand jurisdictions.We honor the departed brethren of this Grand Lodge jurisdiction. All 996 of them were

and are precious to us.During the previous year the official Grand Lodge family was saddened and diminished

by the passing of two fabulous, mighty Masonic Oaks, M.".W.\ Bro. Edwin F. Gayle, andM.\W.\ Bro. Dr. Dee A. Strickland.

M.\W.\ Bro. Howard Sigler read the special memorial for Bro. Gayle.M.\W.\ Bro. Alex Stephens read the special memorial for Bro. Strickland.Special prayer by Bro. E. W. Poindexter.Taps.(Music throughout played by our Grand Organist, Bro. H. Barnes Turner.)M.\W.\ Grand Master Crosby, this concludes our memorial service.

Fraternally,M.\W.\ N. H. McClainroch, Jr.,

ChairmanW.\ Claude J. BonnecarrereM.\W.\ Louis A. Legett

EULOGY—EDWIN FRANKLIN GAYLEPast Grand Master

Read ByHoward M. Sigler, P.G.M.

As we gather here in the City of Lake Charles for the One-Hundred and Sixty-SixthAnnual Grand Communication of this Grand Lodge, we cannot help but feel very keenly theabsence of our beloved Past Grand Master Edwin F. Gayle, whose earthly presence we haveenjoyed for some many, many years; but who is with us no more. It remains for us to carryon his good work. His faith, enthusiasm, real devotion, and nobility of effort is for us toattempt to emulate. His spirit still lives and his memory will always abide in our hearts.

Born August 18, 1875 on Belle View Plantation in the heart of Louisiana's picturesqueold Point Coupee Parish, Brother Ed Gayle was destined a life span of 100 years and lived tosee the dramatic beginnings of the atomic and space age.

He was called by the "Master" at 11:05 P.M., Tuesday May 11, 1976, His wife, theformer Rosa Frances Overton had preceeded him, in death, January 22,1965. His survivorswere four daughters: Mrs. JohnB. Armstrong, Mrs. Charles L. Cannouche, Mrs. RichardA. Tharp all of Lake Charles, and Mrs. Charles R. Stoer, Jr., of Shreveport. He is alsosurvived by three sisters: Mrs. Leo Foley of San Clemente, California; Mrs. Thomas F.Porter of Lake Charles; and Mrs. Henry Johnson of Cannel, California and lastly by fourgrandchildren.

In his 91st year, his inind still keen, he wrote, "So with tottering steps, as I travel towardthe end of life's rugged highway, I feel like shouting with the poet,

"Break, break, break, at the foot of thy crags, O sea;For the tender touch of a day that is dead,Will never coine back to me."


When he wrote this, his thoughts must have wandered back to his boyhood days, growingup on the banks of the Atchafalaya River. He was the oldest son of James Franklin Gayleand Cecilia Caroline Tessier. Then, in that less complicated time, there must have beenmany happy hours spent in just doing the many things that make a boy come alive and standstrong and tall, a man among men. Then too, his thoughts must have wandered back to thosecollegiate years at Louisiana State University where he finished in the year 1896. Perhapson that day in his 91st year when he thought of the "tender grace of a day that is dead," heremembered that he was right halfback of L.S.U.'s first intercollegiate football team in1893, playing in what has become L.S.U. and Tulane's traditional Thanksgiving DayGame.

Although Brother Gayle's earlier life may have been less hurried, at the turn of theCentury he began to travel at a faster pace and his professional career began.

In 1900-01 he was a teacher in the U.S. Government's educational program in thePhillipines, where he was captured by the insurrectionists and held until rescued bygovernment troops. He earned a Master of Arts Degree in Political Science from ColumbiaUniversity in 1903. He received his Degree in Law from Tulane University in 1906,graduating as Salutatorian of his law class. His life as teacher and lawyer had now begun.

Before Brother Gayle began his law practice, he served as educator, teacher andprincipal. He served as a teacher at Rugby Academy, at Lake Charles High School, and inthe New York City Schools. He served as principal at St. Landry High School, BrusleLanding, and at Lake Charles High School. After leaving Lake Charles High School he wasassistant to the President of Southwestern in Lafayette, now USL. He topped his educa-tional career in 1904-05 by serving as President of the Louisiana Teacher's Association.

He began an active practice of law in July 1906 when he was sworn into the ImperialCalcasieu Parish Bar at Lake Charles, Louisiana. M.'.W.*. L. C. Allen of Caddo Lodge#179 was Grand Master, the Honorable N. C. Blanchard was serving as Governor of ourState and Theodore Roosevelt was then President of our country. It was a busy time forBrother Gayle and for this area. Twenty seven mills moved long leaf pine lumber from thisarea to all parts of the world. To give you a prospective of time that he entered this"mill-stream of his life's work," the Panama Canal had not yet been dug, the income taxamendment had not yet been adopted, women were not constitutionaly granted the right tovote, and our State was operating under the Constitution of 1898. These land marks of timeare mentioned so that you might know and appreciate the many changes and adaptations hemust have made during his long years serving mankind and masonry.

As a lawyer his profession occupied a foremost place in his business activity, although hechose wisely certain other business pursuits. He continued to practice law far into histwilight years and only laid down his practice gradually. The Judicial records of the Parishof Calcasieu of twenty years ago, at a time when he was 80 years old, reflect his name onmany legal documents.

We have reserved for last that rewarding part of his life that was so much a part of him inall his stations in life - his love and devotion to the craft. For his zeal and devotion theBrethern bestowed many masonic honors upon him. To mention a few, he served, as GrandMaster of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana in 1927; Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter,R.A.M., in 1923. Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council, Royal and SelectMasters in 1932; Grand Commander of the Grand Coimnandry, Knights Teinpler in 1955; a33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Lake Charles;Past Master of Calcasieu Lodge No. 400; an ambassador of Habibi Shrine Temple;Sovereign of the St. Charles Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine; and a member of theLouisiana Priory No. 43, Knight of the Cross of Honour.

He was the founder of the Masonic Educational Foundation and served as chairman of theBoard of Trustees for the Masonic Home for Children in Alexandria and was an HonoraryLife Member.

So today in farewell, let us note with respect and brotherly love that Ed Gayle no longergraces our Fraternity, but resides in "that House not made with hands, eternal in theheavens." To a man, a mason, a scholar, a friendly face, Edwin Franklin Gayle, we bid you


adieu and may the grace of God be with you in death, tor so it was in life.

NOTE, The principal source of this Eulogy was obtained from the Royal Arch Mason ofLouisiana in the fall addition of 1976 and the remarks of Attorney Robert L. Collins.

EULOGY—DR. DEE A. STRICKLAND

Past Grand MasterRead By

Alex L. Stephens, P.G.M.

The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest knoweth not how soon. There isnone that escapes the inexorable doom, and so it was with our beloved Brother and Friend,Dr. Dee A. Strickland, Past Grand Master of Masons, who was called to his reward in thequiet of his home, January 17th, 1977.

Dr. Strickland was born in Harrisonburg, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana on August 19,1902. The tenth of eleven children, he was born into a family that had been established forgenerations in Catahoula Parish. He was the son of Wade Huff Strickland and EvrettaStrickland.

After completing high school in the public schools of Harrisonburg he entered TulaneUniversity from which he was graduated in 1928 with a D.D.S. degree. He participated inthe activities of his class and served as President in 1928. He was President of the DentalStudent Body in 1928 and a member of the University Student Council in 1928. He wasPresident of Square and Compass Masonic Fraternity in 1928.

For seven years after his graduation from Tulane University, he practiced his professionin Logansport, Louisiana and then moved to Monroe where he has lived and practiced for 35years. His home in Monroe was interrupted for y/i years while he served in the UnitedStates Navy where he attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

In 1942, Dr. Dee married the lovely Jean Hebert of Orange, Texas and to this union wasborn two charming and talented children, Maidye Jean and Dee A.

He was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and while living in Logansport was amember of the Board of Stewards. After moving to Monroe he became a member of St.Paul's Methodist Church and served as a member of the Official Board.

Professionally he was a member of the American Dental Association, the Louisiana StateDental Association and the Fifth District Dental Society. In addition to his affiliation withthe Graves Snelling Clinic since 1935, he was Dental Surgeon for the Missouri PacificRailroad since 1936.

Having been made a Mason in Harrisonburg Lodge Number 110 in 1923, he retained hismembership there until 1929 when he affiliated with Mt. Vernon Lodge Number 83 atLogansport. He served Mt. Vernon as Worshipful Master in 1932 and 1933 and was DistrictDeputy Grand Master of the Fifth District in 1933 and 1934. Upon moving to Monroe in1935 he affiliated with Western Star Lodge Number 24, of which he became WorshipfulMaster in 1939. In 1937 he was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the FourthMasonic District, comprised of 20 lodges, and was the guiding force in organizing theFourth Masonic District Lodge that year. He was one of the Organizers and CharterMembers of Collegtown Lodge Number 465.

He was a member of Monroe Chapter Number 18, Royal Arch Masons; Monroe CouncilNumber 8, Royal and Select Masters; Past Commander of Monroe Coinmandery Number 7,Knights Templar; Past Patron, Louise L. McGuire Chapter Number 4, Order of the EasternStar, Member of El Karubah Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. at Shreveport; a charter member andone of the organizers of Ouachita Conclave, Order of the Red Cross of Constantine .havingserved St. Matthew Conclave of Shreveport as its Reigning Sovereign in 1955.

Dr. Strickland entered the elective line of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana in 1938 upon hiselection as Grand Junior Warden. Three years later in February, 1941, he was installed asGrand Master of Masons in Louisiana, to begin a year of constructive activity, the impress


of which will long be remembered in the annals of Louisiana Freemasonry. Years before,Grand Lodge had built a magnificent building in New Orleans, a glorious monument toFreemasonry in that great city, but a heavy financial burden to Grand Lodge. The interest onthe bonded indebtedness was so burdensome that at times the financial structure of GrandLodge was severely taxed. Under Grand Master Strickland's leadership, there was initiateda successful campaign by which Grand Lodge so refinanced its obligations that the debt onthe skyscraper Temple was completely liquidated within ten years.

After leaving the office of Grand Master in 1941, Dr. Strickland continued his activitiesand service to the Masons of Louisiana. He served on many Committees and Boards. Apartial list includes:

Board of Budget and ControlDirector of Board of Grand Lodge HallChairman of Sesquicentennial Committee upon death of Robert W. CretneyCo-Chairman of the Masonic Show Case Committee

Dr. Strickland was elected a member of the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home forChildren in 1938, and in 1955 was made Chairman of the Board in which position he serveduntil his death. While he was Grand Master he helped originate the formation of theMasonic Home Educational Foundation which was incorporated under Charter, September6, 1961, at which time he was elected President and in this position served until his death.

In the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite he received the 4th to 32nd degrees in ShreveportConsistory in 1932 and worked for a time on the 7th degree team. He has been Monroe AreaChairman of the Membership Committee, and General Chairman of the Maundy ThursdayObservance in Monroe. He was President of the Louisiana Scottish Rite Foundation and oneof the originators and promoters in Louisiana of the Scottish Rite Fellowship to GeorgeWashington University School of Government.

In 1949 he was invested with the rank and designation, Knight Commander Court ofHonour. He was coronetted Inspector General Honorary of the 33rd Degree in 1953, and onOctober 21, 1959, he became a member of the Supreme Council, 33rd Degree andSovereign Grand Inspector General for Louisiana. At the time of his death he held the officeof First Grand Equerry of the Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction. He spent untolddays and nights in the interest of Scottish Rite Masonry in Louisiana and elsewhere.

As we moum the passing of this great Brother and Mason, we contemplate the truly greatpossessions of life that were his, those which make up the abundant life which he learned sowell at the Altar Masonry. They were not the houses, jewels, luxuries, fine furnishings andvast estates; they are the spiritual qualities of courage, faith, hope, charity, patience,character and moral integrity which marked his whole Masonic life and made of him amaster builder, for all his brethren, in those things spiritual, and which earned for him theproud title of:

THE BRIDGE BUILDER

An old man, going a lone highway,Came at the evening, cold and gray,To a chasm, vast and deep and wide,Through which was flowing a sullen tide.The old man crossed in the twilight dim,That sullen stream had no fears for him;But he turned, when he reached the other side,And built a bridge to span the tide.

"Old man," said a fellow pilgrim near,"You are wasting strength in building here,Your journey will end with the ending day;You never again must pass this way.You have crossed the chasm, deep and wide,Why build you the bridge at the eventide?"


The builder lifted his old gray head."Good friend, in the path I have come," he said,"There followeth after me todayA youth whose feet must pass this way.This chasm that has been naught to meTo that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be.He, too, must cross in the twilight dim;Good friend, I am building the bridge for him."

GRAND LODGE AT LABOR—GRAND LODGEBUSINESS IN ORDER OF OCCURRENCE

The Grand Master's address was presented by M.\W.\ Brother Robert H. Crosby, Jr.

ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER

TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGEOF LOUISIANA, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS:

My Dear Brethren:

I welcome each of you and our distinguished guests to this 166th Annual GrandCommunication of our Grand Lodge. The time has passed so fast, that it seems only a fewdays ago when I stood before you to express my deep appreciation for the honor youbestowed upon me, by allowing me to serve you as your Grand Master.

During this past year I have honestly tried to do my best to fulfill my obligations to thisGrand Lodge. I could not have achieved this without the willing and dedicated help of somany of you my Brethren. For this assistance I shall always be thankful.

NECROLOGY

Our Grand Lodge and all Masons in our State were deeply saddenedby the passing of our beloved Past Grand Masters Edwin F. Gayle andDee A. Strickland. We also deeply mourn the passing of many of ourBrethren and friends from this earthly quarry, but are assured andthankful for their reception by the Supreme Architect of the Universe.

An appropriate memorial service will be given later in our programby the Necrology Committee.

STATE OF THE ORDER

I am pleased to report that peace and harmony once again prevail inpractically all of our lodges. It was very inspirational to me, during myvisits to Lodges this year, to see the fine display of fellowship that wasso evident. This show of brotherhood was not only in the Lodges, butcould be seen in all Masons throughout our Grand Jurisdiction.Sectionalism, which unfortunately crept into our Fraternity a few yearsago, now ceases to exist. Groups of Brethren from Lodges in certainparts of our State visit Lodges, and often put on degrees, in other partsof our State.

Many times this year, as I have left a Lodge after a most inspirationalmeeting and program, I have said to my driving companions or to


myself if I was alone, " I t is a great feeling to be a Louisiana Mason."Through the devoted efforts of you my Brethren, our Fraternity is asstrong or maybe even stronger than it has been during my experience inMasonry and Grand Lodge affairs.

Let us all continue these efforts and who knows to what heights ourFraternity may reach.

VISITS AND ACTIVITIES OF GRAND MASTER

February 14-18 — Grand Master's Conference, Philadelphia, Pa.February 24 - DeRidder Lodge No. 271, DeRidder (Home Lodge)

March 3 — Jefferson Lodge No. 191, New Orleans, Official VisitMarch 4 — Orleans Lodge No. 397, New Orleans, Official visitMarch 9 - DeRidder Lodge No. 271March 14 — Simsboro Lodge No. 235, 3rd Masonic District MeetingMarch 22 - Grand Chapter, R.A.M. and Grand Council, R. & S. M.,

Lake CharlesMarch 22 - O.E.S. Grand Chapter, New OrleansMarch 24 — Northeast Lodge No. 435, Baton Rouge, Emergent

Communication of Grand Lodge to constitute Baton Rouge ReliefLodge No. 5

March 27 — Scottish Rite Bodies, Lake Charles, Reunion and Bicen-tennial Program

March 30 — Alexandria Lodge No. 398, Alexandria, Official visit andPast Master's night

April 3 — Rosepine Lodge No. 290, Rosepine, La., Official visit andBicentennial Program

April 4 — Grand Commandery meeting, Bossier CityApril 4 — Union Fraternal Lodge No. 53, Farmerville, Official visitApril 17 — Meeting, Board of Trustees Masonic Home for Children,

AlexandriaApril 26 — Cervantes Lodge No. 5, New Orleans, Official visitMay 2 - Aurora Lodge No. 193, New Iberia, 11th Masonic District

meetingMay 8 - Scottish Rite Bodies, Baton RougeMay 10 - Pitkin Lodge No. 338, Pitkin, La., Family night and Bicen-

tennial ProgramMay 13 - Funeral of P.G.M. Gayle, Lake Charles

May 15 - Grand Master's Homecoming and Bicentennial Program,Alexandria

May 16 - Pine Grove Lodge No. 288, Emergent Communication ofGrand Lodge to lay cornerstone of Eula Mae Beall Memorial YouthBuilding

May 17 — Hiram Lodge No. 70, New OrleansWitnessed M.M. degree by Level Lodge No. 373, New Orleans

May 27 — St. James Lodge No. 47, Baton RougeMay 30 - Sulphur Lodge No. 424, Sulphur, La., 10th Masonic District

meetingJune 15 - Scottish Rite Legislative Dinner, Baton Rouge


June 16 — David R. Graham Lodge No. 413, New Orleans, BicentennialProgram

June 17 - William D. White Lodge No. 408, Gretna, La., Official visitJune 22 - Albert Pike Lodge No. 376, New Orleans, Past Master's

NightJune 27 — Meeting at Fort Hill, Harrisonburg, La.June 29 — Joint Bicentennial Program, Justice Lodge No. 449 'and

Universal Lodge No. 470, Lake CharlesJuly 1 — Lake Charles Lodge No. 165, Lake Charles, Past Master's

NightJuly 11 — 8th District open air meeting near AnacocoJuly 12 - Sulphur Lodge No. 424, SulphurJuly 13 — DeRidder Lodge No. 271, present 50 yr. and 25 yr. certifi-

catesJuly 17 — Meeting, Board of Trustees of Masonic Home for Children,

AlexandriaJuly 17 — Meeting, Scottish Rite Foundation, AlexandriaJuly 29 — Crescent City Lodge No. 387, New Orleans, family nightJuly 30 — Florien Lodge No. 263, Florien, La., family nightAugust 1 - R. F. McGuire Lodge No. 209, 7th Masonic District

meetingAugust 1 — Program at site of new Mount Gerizim Lodge No. 54 at

BastropAugust 2 - John C. Ayers Lodge No. 437, Lake CharlesAugust 10 — Leesville Lodge No. 240, Leesville, present 50 yr. and 25

yr. certificatesAugust 16 — Dante Lodge No. 174, New Orleans, Official visitAugust 19-21 — Southeastern Masonic Conference, Savannah, Ga.August 26 — Humble Cottage Lodge No. 19, AnniversaryAugust 28 — Michael Dempsey Lodge No. 327, Emergent Communi-

cation of Grand Lodge to lay cornerstoneSeptember 4 — Moss Bluff Lodge No. 462, Emergent Communication

of Grand Lodge to lay Cornerstone at Moss Bluff Middle SchoolSeptember 12 — Magnolia Lodge No. 238, 10th Masonic District open

air meetingSeptember 16 — Solomon Lodge No. 221, Pineville, family nightOctober 12 — West Monroe Lodge No. 419, 50th Anniversary CelebrationOctober 17 — Vivian Lodge No. 314, 1st Masonic District meetingOctober 21 — Oliver Lodge No. 84, Alexandria, Official visitOctober 24 — Livingston Lodge No. 160, Hammond, 19th Masonic District

meeting

November 1 — Mansfield Lodge No. 250, Mansfield, Official visitNovember 6 — Moses Cook Lodge, Picayune, Miss.November 8 — Pearl Lodge No. 456, Pearl River, La., Official visit

November 13 — Meeting, Board of Directors of Grand Lodge Hall atWinnfield

November 15 — Perseverance Lodge No. 4, Jefferson, La., Official visitNovember 16 — Mount Moriah Lodge No. 59, New Orleans, Official visit


November 20 — Emergent Communication of Grand Lodge to dedicateHabibi Temple in Lake Charles

November 20 — DeRidder Lodge No. 271, Bicentennial ProgramNovember 21 — Eastgate Lodge No. 452, Baton Rouge, 13th Masonic

District meetingNovember 30 - Lafourche Lodge No. 427, Cut Off, La., Official visit

and family nightDecember 11 — Mount Gerizim Lodge No. 54, Emergent Communica-

tion of Grand Lodge to lay cornerstone of new Mt. Gerizim LodgeHall

December 11 — Ouachita Conclave meeting. Red Cross of Constantine,Monroe

December 14 — Dominique You Lodge No. 468, Reggio, La., EmergentCommunication of Grand Lodge to dedicate new Dominiaue YouLodge Hall

December 18 — Ajax Lodge No. 325, Marthaville, La., Emergent Com-munication of Grand Lodge to lay cornerstone and dedicate newAjax Lodge Hall

January 14 — Meeting Grand Lodge Session planning committee, LakeCharles

January 15 — Meeting Board of Trustees Masonic Home for Children,Alexandria

January 15 — Meeting Scottish Rite Foundation, AlexandriaJanuary 16 - DeRidder Lodge No. 271, Clifford Bradley DayJanuary 19 — Funeral of P.G.M. Dee A. Strickland, MonroeJanuary 24 — Merryville Lodge No. 329, family nightFebruary 5 — Grand Lodge Committee meetings, Lake CharlesFebruary 6 — Scottish Rite Luncheon, Lake CharlesFebruary 6 — Grand Master's reception, Lake CharlesFebruary 7-8 — Grand Lodge Annual Communication, Lake Charles

GRAND MASTER'S HOMECOMINGAND BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

On May 15, 1976, the largest number of people ever to attend aMasonic program in this State, assembled at the Rapides ParishColiseum in Alexandria. This was the Grand Master's Homecoming andBicentennial Celebration.

Originally this event was scheduled at the Masonic Home forChildren. However, as the projections of attendance increased it wasdecided to move the program to the Coliseum and to hold open houseall day at the Children's Home to allow all who came to the programthe opportunity to visit our wonderful Home and meet the finechildren who live there and also to become acquainted with the dedi-cated adults who take care of our children.

This plan worked very well since the children really enjoyed theBicentennial Program at the Coliseum, in which they played an im-portant part, and a great number of those attending visited the homeeither before or after their time at the Coliseum. Unless you saw it


there is no way to describe the enjoyment experienced by both theMasonic families and the children at our Masonic Home.

Those of you who attended this Bicentennial Program will agree thatwas an event never to be forgotten. It was a salute to our Nation's200th birthday from all the Masons in our State.

Once again let me thank the many of you who worked so hard tomake this Bicentennial program such a success. Brother Faciane and hisplanning committee worked very hard for many hours. The ScottishRite Bodies, York Rite Bodies, Habibi Temple, El Karubah Temple,Order of the Eastern Star gave much needed financial assistance. Unitsfrom Habibi Temple, El Karubah Temple, and Farhad Grotto made theday perfect for the children who were there. There are many mor.ebesides these, so I can only say "thanks to you all who contributed somuch to the success of this day."

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

This year I have been blessed with some very fine District DeputyGrand Masters. Most of these fine Masons showed a dedication to theirMasonic Districts and reported regularly to me. This is most importantsince it is the best way a Grand Master has of learning of neededsupport that a troubled lodge deserves from the Grand Lodge. There areat least three and perhaps a few more Lodges that might have ceased toexist if it were not for the dedication and hard work of some of ourDistrict Deputy Grand Masters. These Lodges just needed encourage-ment and to be advised that they had the full support of the GrandMaster. Brethren every Blue Lodge in our State is important regardlessof size.

Our District Deputy Grand Masters are in a way the eyes andantennae of the Grand Master. They are his direct and constant contactwith the Lodges. They are Grand Stewards of our Grand Lodge andhave authority to speak for the Grand Master. It is very important forall District Lodges to recommend able and dedicated Masons for thisposition.

MASONIC HOME FOR CHILDREN

Brethren, one of the finest charities of this Grand Lodge is ourMasonic Home for Children in Alexandria. Every Grand Master has theopportunity of serving four years on the Board of Trustees of thisHome, since the Grand Wardens, Deputy Grand Masters, and GrandMaster are designated ex-officio members of the Board and have equalrights and responsibilities with all elected members. I am even moreprivileged since I served several years as an elected member prior tobeing chosen by you as Grand Junior Warden.

The officers of the Board of Trustees of our Masonic Home forChildren are some of the most dedicated and able Masons that it hasbeen my good fortune to be acquainted with. These men have given somuch of their time without compensation. As you know members of


the Board of Trustees of our Masonic Home for Children receive nomileage or per diem for attending meetings. This is as it should be, formembers of this Board receive a greater reward in seeing the happinessof the children on periodic visits for meetings and having the satisfac-tion of knowing they are helping to shape a fine wholesome future forthese young people.

Our grand Superintendent of the Home, Brother Frank Stevens,retired after more than twenty years service. He was beloved by all thechildren as well as by those of us who served on the Board of Trusteesand many more Masons throughout the State. Brother Stevens has beensucceeded by Brother Robert C. Joyner who continues the able superin-tendance of the Home.

I regret that there are a few Masons in our Grand Lodge that do notagree with my opinion of the fine management of our Masonic Home.At the Grand Lodge session of 1975 a report of a Select Grand LodgeCommittee was received. This report was very derogatory toward themanagement of the Masonic Home for Children. The Board of Trusteesknew of this Select Committee and offered to cooperate andeven requested repeatedly that they be allowed to meet with thecommittee. Each time this request was denied.

Some of the procedures used by this Committee during their investi-gation of the Home were of such a nature that I sincerely hope theywill never be used in our Grand Lodge again. The type of inquisitionused was degrading to a Mason, and I hope and believe it will never again be usedin this Grand Lodge.

In my humble opinion, and I stress my opinion only, the report ofthis committee was directed mainly toward the officers of the Board ofTrustees, and was extremely biased. For these reasons I repudiate thisreport and only wish it had never been received. It is a stigma on ourMasonic Children's Home Board of Trustees and ungratefulness to thefine Masons who have given so much of themselves to our Home.

I want to apologize for bringing forth something from the past, but myconscience would not let me do otherwise. It is my sincere hope that this matterwill now be forgotten.

I want you to know my Brethren that the management of ourMasonic Home for Children is sound, and I hope you will join me ingiving approval and thanks to those who at the direction of our GrandLodge govern the operation of our Children's Home.

MASONIC HOME EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONThe future of our Country as well as the v.dlfare of our Fraternity

depend upon our youth. In my opinion the greatest legacy we can givethese citizens of tomorrow is a good education.

Our Masonic Home Educational Foundation is solely supported bycontributions and no Grand Lodge funds have been used for thispurpose. I consider the work of this Foundation so important to our


Fraternity that I took as this year's Grand Master's Project the raisingof funds to enlarge the endowment to an amount where the interestincome would be sufficient to give financial aid to all worthy applicantsdesiring a higher or college education.

My efforts were to compliment the fine work of the MemorialCommittee of the Masonic Home Educational Committee. Brother M.A. Schiltz has served devotedly as chairman of this committee forseveral years.

This past year memorial contributions and gifts were $51,952 andthe Grand Master's project has so far brought in $54,874. That makes atotal of $106,826 which has gone into our Masonic Home EducationalFoundation so far this year.

MASONIC TEMPLE BUILDING

The Grand Lodge Hall Board meets quarterly to take care of themanagement of our Grand Lodge Hall building and Masonic cemeteryin New Orleans. Between these regular meetings this work is carried onby an Executive Committee, which meets monthly, under the Chair-manship of our Grand Senior Warden Brother Arthur Retif. Brother D.Allen Long is Secretary of our Grand Lodge Hall Board. This Com-mittee devotes many hours to this important task.

A very important report of the Grand Lodge Hall Board will be givenat the Grand Lodge session. We are all urged to pay close attention tothis report, because our building in New Orleans belongs to all theMasons in our Grand Jurisdiction and we of the Grand Lodge must actaccordingly in matters pertaining to our Grand Lodge Hall building.

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION

As your Grand Master I attended a meeting of the Masonic ServiceAssociation in Philadelphia. Masons all over the United States benefitfrom the efforts of this Association. The literature sent out is mostinformative and educational, especially so during this Bicentennial year.

We are very pleased to have Brother Conrad Hahn, the ExecutiveSecretary of the Masonic Service Association, with us at this AnnualCommunication of our Grand Lodge, and look forward to hearing fromhim later in the program.

LOUISIANA RELIEF LODGES

All Relief Lodges provide a service in our Grand Jurisdiction.Unfortunately some Lodges take advantage of some Relief Lodges inthe matter of Masonic funerals. This is something that needs correcting.

Your Grand Lodge officers had the privilege last March 24th ofconstituting Baton Rouge Relief Lodge No. 5.

CORNERSTONES LAID

Sunday, May 16, 1976 — Cornerstone was laid at Eula Mae Beall


Memorial Youth Building, Trinity Baptist Church, near PumpkinCenter, La.

Saturday, August 28, 1976 — Cornerstone was laid at new Lodge Hallof Michael Dempsey Lodge No. 327, Jena, La.

Saturday, September 4, 1976 — Cornerstone was laid at Moss BluffMiddle School, Moss Bluff, La.

Saturday, December 11, 1976 — Cornerstone was laid at new LodgeHall of Mt. Gerizim Lodge No. 54, Bastrop, La.

Saturday, December 18, 1976 — Cornerstone was laid at new LodgeHall of Ajax Lodge No. 325, Marthaville, La.

LODGE HALLS DEDICATED

Tuesday, December 14, 1976 — Dedicated new Lodge Hall ofDominique You Lodge No. 468, Reggio, La.

Saturday, December 18, 1976 — Dedicated new Lodge Hall of AjaxLodge No. 325, Marthaville, La.

MASONIC AFFILIATED BUILDINGS DEDICATED

Saturday, November 20, 1976 — Dedicated Habibi Temple, LakeCharles, La.

MASONIC EDUCATION

This year our Masonic Education Committee, under the chairman-ship of Brother Tom Wilson has done a fine job in promoting Masoniceducation in all Blue Lodges. The District Deputy Grand Mastersassisted in getting a plan of the Lodge System of Masonic Education tothe Lodges in their districts.

In traveling to other Grand Jurisdictions it is evident that we haveone of the finest education programs in our Grand Lodge.'Several otherGrand Jurisdictions have asked for information concerning ourprogram.

This year I sincerely hope we have a very high percentage of ourLodges to qualify for a plaque at this Grand Lodge session. OurMasonic Education Committee has certainly worked toward this goal.

GRAND LECTURERS

What fine words can be said of our two Grand Lecturers that havenot been said many times before? Brother Archie Evans and BrotherJunius Sharp have served far above the call of duty in performing adedicated service to the Lodges and Masons in this State.

They are without doubt the best known and most called uponofficers of our Grand Lodge. Even though their main responsibility is tothe esoteric proficiency of the Brethren, they are called upon manytimes for other help. I learned early in my year as Grand Master to callon these two Brethren for assistance, and they never failed to give megood and wholesome advice.


In my opinion our two Grand Lecturers receive little financialcompensation for the long hours and many miles traveled. I'm con-vinced they do their superb job out of love for our Fraternity.

VISITS TO OTHER JURISDICTIONS

February 15, 16, 17, 18, 1976 - Attended Grand Masters Conference,Philadelphia, Pa.

August 19, 20, 21, 1976 - Attended Southeastern Masonic Conference,Savannah, Ga.

November 6, 1976 — Spoke at Moses Cook Lodge, Picayune, Miss.SOUTHEASTERN MASONIC CONFERENCE

From August 19th through 21st, 1976, the Deputy Grand Master,Grand Senior Warden, Grand Secretary, Grand Photographer, Chairmanof Masonic Education Committee, PGM Fred Raiford and I attendedthe Southeastern Masonic Conference in Savannah, Georgia. ThisConference includes eight Grand Lodges from the Southeastern part ofthe United States.

Your Grand Master was privileged to be asked to present a paper on"The Age Old Problem—Sudpension For Non-Payment of Dues." Iponsider this annual conference very important since all of the GrandLodges which participate have similar problems. It is a method ofcomparing activities of our Grand Jurisdiction with those of otherGrand Lodges.

Unfortunately this Conference came to a rather rushed ending dueto a hurricane approaching the Georgia Coast.

CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERSPHILADELPHIA, PA.

From February 15th through 18th, 1976, my wife and I attendedthe Grand Masters Conference in Philadelphia. In previous years thisannual conference was held in Washington, D. C, however, since thiswas our Bicentennial year it was moved to Philadlephia.

Others attending this conference were R. W. E. R. Minchew, R. W. Arthur M.Retif, R. W. D. Walter Jessen, R. W. Delwin P. Laguens, M. W. Dr. Dee A.Strickland, M. W. David S. Hartman, and M. W. Tom Mclntosh, Jr. Most ofthese Brethren were accompanied by their wives who were entertained by theGrand Lodge of Pennsylvania with a very fine ladies program.

I had attended the Grand Master's Conference previously in Washing-ton, but I must say that our host, the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania,conducted the most well organized conference of this type that I haveattended. Their hospitality was superb.

One of the highlights of the Conference for me was the opportunityof attending, together with other Grand Masters, a meeting of RisingStar Lodge held in Constitution Hall. At this meeting M. W. BrotherJohn L. McCain, the Grand Master of Pennsylvania, was officiallyreceived. All of the Grand Masters present were individually receivedand welcomed by Brother McCain.


Much of the program was conducted in the Masonic Temple in Phila-delphia. This very beautiful building is a monument to Masonic historyand tradition, and was a great setting for meetings which planned thefuture course of Masonry in our Country.

VISITS TO OTHER BODIES

March 22 - Grand Chapter, R. A. M. and Grand Council, R. & S. M.,Lake Charles

March 22 - O.E.S. Grand Chapter, New OrleansMarch 27 - Scottish Rite Bodies, Lake CharlesApril 4 — Grand Commandery meeting, Bossier CityMay 8 — Scottish Rite Bodies, Baton RougeDec. 11 — Ouachita Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Monroe

APPOINTMENTS DURING THE YEAR

April 1976 - I appointed W. Brother Latnie L. Brewton and W. BrotherWarren Allen to Grand Master's Homecoming and BicentennialCelebration Committee

August 1976 — I appointed Brother Henry A. Crayon, Jr. as Chairmanof the Committee for Retirement Program for Grand LodgeEmployees, due to vacancy by resignation of M. W. Brother DwightA. Dahmes.

August 1976 — I appointed W. Brother Herman S. Lindy as Editor ofLouisiana Freemason and to Committee to Supervise Publicationof The Louisiana Freemason, due to vacancy by resignation of W.Brother Samuel A. Carleton.

January 1976 — I appointed Brother Jesse M. Knowles to the Budgetand Control Committee, due to resignation of M. W. Brother OliverH. Dabezies.

Appointment of Henry J. Ward as Grand Standard Bearer to replace Joseph W.Strahan. Appointment of Robert E. Price as D.D.G.M. of Dist. 3. Appointmentof J. Eldon Doughty, member of Harrisonburg Lodge No. 110 as member of theCredentials Committee replacing Lamar E. Randall. J. W. Kenney to replace W.Waren Allen, Sr., as member of the Mileage & Per Diem Comm.

COMMISSIONS ISSUED

March 23, 1976 — Lowry A. Pierce, near the Grand Lodge of Connect-icut

March 25, 1976 — Sushil Chander, near the Grand Lodge of IndiaMay 7, 1976 — Jose Angel Rams de la Pena, near the Grand Lodge of

CubaOctober 18, 1976 - Winnfield A. Mitchell, near the Grand Lodge of

MinnesotaDecember 11, 1976 — Sergio Marinho Falcao, near the Grand Lodge of Pernain

Buco in BrazilCOMMISSIONS RECEIVED

June 17, 1976 — Jesse M. Knowles, Grand Lodge of NorwaySeptember 2, 1976 - Joseph A. D. Loftin, Grand Lodge of West

Virginia


September 10, 1976 — Lewis Faciane, Grand Lodge of FloridaOctober 18, 1976 — James T. Morgan, Grand Lodge of AustriaNovember 11, 1976 - Clifford A. Bradley, Grand Lodge of Peru

COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDED - NOT RECEIVED

January 21, 1977 — Eugene Barham, Grand Lodge of ArkansasJanuary 21, 1977 — Thomas J. Pitman, Jr., Grand Lodge of Nuevo Leon

PERMISSIONS GRANTED

February 18 — Cenla Shrine Club, to sell Shrine Circus tickets tomembers of Masonic Lodges in Central Louisiana

March 9 — Masonic Service Association, V. A. Hospital, Alexandria, toask Eastern Star Chapters, with approval of Worthy Grand Matron,for funds or material things for V. A. Hospital service.

March 9 — 1st Masonic District, to solicit donations from Masons in 1stMasonic District, for purpose of giving children at Masonic Home atrip to Louisiana State Fair.

March 16 — Kentwood Lodge No. 248, to participate in KentwoodBicentennial parade.

March 17 — Cervantes Lodge No. 5, to hold a Public BicentennialCelebration, in Spanish, at the Council Chamber, of the City ofKenner, La. on March 27th.

March 25 — New Orleans Assembly No. 1, Order of Rainbow for Girls,to sell boutique items at May 20th dinner at Masonic Temple

March 31 — Red River Road Runner Degree Team, to confer the M.M.degree at Eblem's Cave, near Kingston, Tennessee on August 21st,subject to approval of Grand Master of Tennessee

April 6 — Capitol Lodge No. 399, to have the Rainbow Girls confertheir degree at a stated communication on April 22nd, the Lodgeat refreshment

April 29 — West Monroe Lodge No. 419, to circularize membership ofWest Monroe Lodge for contributions to put new roof on Lodgebuilding

April 29 — Fraternal Assembly No. 43, O.R.G., to sell Rainbow Bicen-tennial Pins at Grand Masters Homecoming and BicentennialCelebration on May 15th

April 30 — Jerusalem Temple, to send Shrine Circus tickets to Masonsin area served by Jerusalem Temple, subject to sending GrandMaster a copy of their financial report

May 14 — Red River Road Runner Degree Team, to confer the M.M.Degree on Louisiana candidate at Texarkana, Arkansas Lodge No.341 on June 5th, subject to approval of Grand Master of Arkansas

June 7 — Baton Rouge Shrine Club, to sell Shrine Circus tickets toMasons in the 12th and 13th Masonic Districts

June 14 — Jacques de Molay Lodge No. 389, to move their doinicle to GennaniaLodge Hall, and set stated meeting nights to 2nd and 4th Thursdays

June 16 - St. Andrews Lodge No. 256 and Paul Revere Lodge No. 446,to consolidate their two Lodges


June 28 — Louisiana Relief Lodge No. 1, to solicit funds for the Louisi-ana Relief Lodge Memorial Fund for the year 1976, only frommembers of Lodges in the New Orleans area, and not to interferewith donations to Grand Master's project

July 13 — Walker-George Lodge No. 467, to hang a picture of GeorgeWashington in Lodge Hall

August 17 — David Manning, Coordinator, Governor Leadership Fund,Order of De Molay, to ask Lodges in New Orleans area to assist inarea De Molay leadership effort

August 27 — Brother Jack Crouch, Chairman, Library Committee, toloan duplicate books to Shreveport Masonic Library

August 27 - Paul M. Schneidau Lodge No. 391, to move charter toConsistory on September 19th, to host 16th Masonic DistrictAnnual Reunion

August 31 — Masonic Certificate Association of New Orleans, to holdthe annual outdoor degree at Ft. Pike on October 9th

September 13 — 16th Masonic District, to sell doubloons for thebuilding fund of each Lodge

October 11 — Sulphur Lodge No. 424, sign of meeting dates on cornerof the lot on Sulphur Lodge

November 24 — New Orleans Assembly No. 1, Order of Rainbow Girls,to sell Christmas boutique items at dinner on December 12th

1977January 17 — Livonia Lodge No. 220 for the purpose of making a loan

for $2071.00 for the purpose of replacing air-conditioning units inyour Lodge.

January 17 — Habibi Shrine Temple to mail a letter and book of ticketsto each Blue Lodge Mason in that area, which was for the purposefor the forthcoming Shrine circus to be held in March this year.Also for furnishing of mailing addresses of the membership in theEighth, Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh Districts.

January 27 — Concord Chapter, Order of DeMolay, to use the front of theMasonic Temple Building for Mardi Gras stand during Mardi Gras week,also to send out a letter to all Masonic Lodge in N. O. encouraging theirsupport.

PERMISSIONS DENIEDJune 8 — Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403, to present the 50 year certificate

and pin to the widow of a Brother who died prior to attaining thefull fifty years good standing. This action hurt me very muchbecause Brother Beckham died 20 days before he was eligible forthe 50 year certificate

July 22 — Concorde Chapter Order of De Molay, to raffle chances tothe fraternal organizations in the Masonic Temple building

July 27 — Baton Rouge High Twelve Club, to release to the press aresolution concerning Brother Joe Waggoner. This would violatethe Edict on page 90 of the Handbook of Masonic Law. IndividualMasons can convey their sentiments, to which I agree.

August 2 — Cenla Shrine Club, to sell chances on a car to raise moneyfor the Shriners Hospital in Shreveport. Even though this is one of


the worthiest projects, our Handbook of Masonic Law prohibitsgambling or any activities which violate the laws of our State.September 27 - John F. Purdy Lodge No. 396, for Purdy Lodge No.

396 to confer all three degrees on a candidate before he is sentoverseas. This request was too broad and I suggested the candidatereceive the degrees in the regular manner until a date is definitelydetermined for his departure. I can fully understand the Master'sdesire to confer the degrees on his son, as is this case, and thinkthis is a fine thing.

BUILDING PLANS APPROVED

March 25 — Carrietta Lodge No. 312, to begin construction of newLodge Hall

March 25 — Downsville Lodge No. 143, to begin constructionMarch 25 — Ajax Lodge No. 325, to begin construction of new Lodge

HallApril 7 — Michael Dempsey Lodge No. 327, to begin construction of

new Lodge HallCENTENNIAL PLAQUES

On August 1st I had the privilege of presenting a 100th AnniversaryPlaque to Pecan Grove Lodge No. 222. Brother H. J. Davidson,Worshipful Master of Pecan Grove Lodge, received this award for hisLodge at the 7th Masonic District Lodge on August 1st. Dedication bymembers is responsible for long and fruitful existence of so manyLodges in this Grand Jurisdiction.

LODGES CONSOLIDATED

On July 8, 1976, Paul Revere Lodge No. 446, and St. Andrew LodgeNo. 256 were consolidated. All members of Paul Revere Lodge werereceived into St. Andrews Lodge, and all the properties and assets ofPaul Revere Lodge No. 446 became the property of St. Andrews LodgeNo. 256.

DISPENSATIONS GRANTED

To hold elections and installations to fill vacancies due to death orresignation of Officers: Cervantes No. 5, Crowley No. 243, BayouChicot No. 430, Pearl No. 456, Doric No. 205, Hodge No. 363,Corinthian No. 190, Graham Surghnor No. 383, Orange No. 319,Covington No. 188, Mitchell No. 252, Franklin No. 57, Fordoche No.292, Harmony No. 4T0, Walker-George No. 467, Livonia No. 220,Sulphur No. 424, Mooringsport No. 342, Perseverance No. 4, Atchafa-laya No. 163, M.E. Girard No. 450, Germania No. 46, Haughton No.95, Kentwood No. 248, Pine Grove No. 288, Sts. John No. 153, Alex-andria No. 398, Unity No. 267, Ideal No. 367, Union Fraternal No. 53,N. H. Bray No. 208, Lee E. Thomas No. 421, Forest Hill No. 254,Atkins No. 266, Pleasant Hill No. 230, Trowel No. 386, Greenwood No. 409,Crowley No. 243, Albert Rousseau No. 301, Minden No. 51.

To confer two degrees at one communication. Ionic No. 374.


To meet other than in Lodge Hall: Capitol No. 399, Brookville No.161, DeRidder No. 271, Belle Chasse No. 469, David R. Graham No.413, Carrietta No. 312, Delhi No. 120, Jefferson No. 191 Magnolia No.238, Justice No. 449, Universal No. 470, Collegetown No. 465,Anococo No. 147.

To hold joint open air meeting to confer degree: Level No. 373,Sulphur No. 424, Magnolia No. 238, 8th Masonic District Lodge, WestMonroe No. 419.

To conduct a MM degree at sunrise on Sunday: Sunset No. 438.

Change the time of meeting in December from 7:30 p.m. to 7:00p.m. provided if no business is transacted prior to 7:30 p.m.: InvincibleNo. 361.

To have Mississippi Degree Team put on a degree on one of theircandidates: Pearl No. 456.

To permit a candidate from another jurisdiction to petition theLodge for the three degrees: Aurora No. 193.

To meet in new Lodge Hall prior to its dedication: Ajax No. 325,Michael Dempsey No. 327.

To confer MM Degree in another state: First Masonic District Lodge,West Monroe No. 419.

Hold meetings without the use of Charter (original burned): Carri-etta No. 312.

To permit a Mississippi Lodge to confer the MM Degree on one oftheir candidates: Bogalusa No. 463.

To permit a candidate to receive the F.C. and M.M. Degree usingchair instead of kneeling, due to artificial legs: Baker No. 441.

To permit the use of a portion of the Lodge Building not used as aLodge room to be used as a public school room: Rosepine Lodge No.290.

BY-LAWS APPROVED OR AMMENDEDHumble Cottage No. 19, Silent Brotherhood No. 146, Union Lodge No. 172,

Orphans Friend No. 185, Pleasant Hill No. 230, Crowley No. 243, Pine GroveNo. 288, Vivian No. 314, Ajax No. 325, SpringhillNo. 348,CollinstonNo. 357,Ideal No. 367, Trinity No. 375, Jacques de Molay No. 389, Alexandria No. 398,Indivisible Friends No. 404, Theodore Roosevelt No. 415, Northeast No. 435,Central No. 442, Abe Hinson No. 472, Hermitage No. 98, Slidell No. 311,Collegetown No. 465.

BY-LAWS DISAPPROVED

Curtis T. Hines No. 317.RULINGS

March 15, 1976 - Mooringsport Lodge No. 342, Requested to continuewith the conferring of the Master Mason Degree on a candidateafter the Brother who objected to his advancement at a regularstated communication, publically withdrew his objection at a


regular stated communication a month later. I ruled that the objec-tion by the Brother in open Lodge has the effect of a black balland the candidate must wait for six months from the time of theobjection before he can reapply to receive .the Master MasonDegree.

March 29, 1976 - On February 17, 1976, the Master Mason Degree wasconferred upon a candidate by Hope Lodge No. 145. A disapprovalwas expressed prior to his receiving the degree, concerning hismethod of learning the catechism and his examination. The candi-date had a job in Peru and did not request or have authorization toreceive instruction in the catechism through another Grand Juris-diction.Later when admitted to Hope Lodge for examination on F. C.Degree it was learned the candidate received unauthorized instruc-tion from a Kansas Mason and a book of instructions was used inhis examination of Fellowcraft degree. Several Brethren expresseddisapproval, but Master advised Lodge that Master Mason Degreewould be conferred. This was done.I ruled that the lecturing and examination of the candidate was notin accordance with the Masonic Law of our Grand Jurisdiction.The degree given was null and void. All fees received from thecandidate by Hope Lodge for this degree would be returned tohim. The candidate was to return the card, apron, and monitorgiven him. His name was to be removed from the rolls of HopeLodge. Since the objection made in open Lodge on February 17thhad the effect of a black ball, the candidate must wait six monthsfrom the date of objection before petitioning for advancement.

June 25, 1976 - I ruled that the Worshipful Master of West MonroeLodge No. 419 acted within the scope of his discretion, accordingto our Masonic Law, in requesting a constituent Lodge in the sameParish to listen to a candidate's recitation of his catechism and ifthey are satisfied issue a letter to the candidate's Lodge for theiracceptance.

January 11, 1977 - I ruled that the action taken by Jefferson LodgeNo. 191 on December 1, 1976 was in accordance with our MasonicLaw. The Master of Jefferson Lodge had in effect abandoned hisoffice and should not be accorded the honor of Past Master andshould not receive the Apron and Jewel of a Past Master.

July 13, 1976 — I issued a ruling to Perseverance Lodge No. 4, that aLodge cannot remit the dues of a member suspended for non-payment of dues over one year prior.

October 18, 1976 — I issued a ruling-to Andrew Jackson Lodge No.428, that the duties of an investigating committee, as outlined inArticle VI of the General Regulations cannot be transferred toanother Lodge. A Lodge can request assistance from another Lodgein confirming the moral character or other qualifications of asuspended member, but the primary duty rests with the investi-gating committee of the mother Lodge.

November 22, 1976 - I issued a ruling to Zona Lodge No. 337, that it


is the responsibility of the Lodge to determine if an applicant'sdisability will satisfy the requirements of Section 1, Article VI ofthe General Regulations. The Grand Master is not authorized togrant dispensation changing this regulation.

December 6, 1976 — I issued a ruling to Temple Lodge No. 448, thatthe Lodge has the responsibility of determining if an applicant'sdisability will satisfy Article VI of the General Regulations. TheGrand Master cannot by dispensation relieve the Lodge of thisresponsibility.

OFFICIAL ACTS

Early in the year I had the privilege, on behalf of our Grand Jurisdic-tion, of sending our President Gerald Ford the number one signedLouisiana Grand Lodge Bicentennial Etching and our number 1776silver medallion. These were to be presented by the Masons in ourLouisiana Congressional delegation.

RECOMMENDATIONS

There are many accomplishments that a Grand Master would like tocarry out during his term of office, but often time and prioritiesprevent their completion. The following are a few observations andrecommendations for the future.

1 — 1 recommend that the incoming Grand Master appoint a committeeto look into realigning our Masonic Districts. A Lodge requestedthis year to be moved to another Masonic District, because theywere closer to Lodges in that other District than they were toLodges in their own District. I believe our changing road systemdue to the Interstate Highways might warrant an investigation intogetting Lodges in the same District closer. This might increaseattendance at District Lodges, especially in areas outside NewOrleans.

2 — I recommend that some very serious thought be given to ourproblem of so many who are initiated Entered Apprentice going nofurther in Masonry.

3 — I recommend that the Master and Wardens of all Blue Lodges inthis Grand Jurisdiction each have a copy of our Handbook ofMasonic Law for their use while in office and be required to readand digest it. During this year I was greatly disturbed by thenumber of Masters and Past Masters who were not very familiarwith our Masonic Law. I might add that this number includesMasons who hold a Certificate of Proficiency in our esoteric work.

4 — Lodge secretaries are so important to the proper functioning of ourGrand Lodge. This year many problems which arose were causedby some Lodge secretaries not knowing their duties. I recommenda series of secretary workshops throughout the State. While theD.D.G.M. is a link between the Grand Master and the Blue Lodges,there is no link between the Grand Secretary and the Lodge


secretaries.5 — I recommend that the incoming Grand Master and the Budget and

Control Committee work with our auditors to set up a bettersystem of accounts. This is something that I had hoped to doduring my term in office, but other priorities prevented this.Some accounts for dedicated purposes are growing through in-vesting, while some fraternal needs are suffering from lack offunds.

SPECIAL ACTION

At the end of Grand Lodge Session last year, right after my Installation as Grand Master, Iwas handed the original and one copy of charges of Unmasonic Conduct against a PastGrand Master, for acts that occurred during his tenure year as Grand Master. The letter oftransinittal was dated February 3, and addressed to the Grand Secretary. These charges wereseven in number, and were very serious. They were signed by six Past Masters of sixdifferenct Lodges, and by the Senior Warden of one of the Lodges. I personally know theBrethren who signed these charges, and know them to be conscientious Master Masons,dedicated to our Fraternity. I really believe these charges were filed, and this is my ownopinion, I really believe these charges were filed aginst this Past Grand Master to correct awrong, and not out of vengence. If I had believed them to be for vengence I would havedismissed them immediately, Brethren. Vengence has no place whatsoever in Masonry,and this belief I will protect and preserve. I might add, that to receive these charges, such asthese, only minutes after becoming Grand Master, is not the best thing that could happen toa Mason, and at that time, and I certainly hope that this was not a forecast of my year inoffice. The original of these charges were forwarded to the Grand Secretary, as requested,and I directed him not to make any move on them until I could study the charges, and advisewhat to do with them. It was my determination not to act with haste, because I knew that inpast years, acts not well thought out caused many difficulties in our Fraternity. You as wellas I, know of the efforts of my predecessor in this office, M.\W.\ Brother Fred Raiford, toheal the wounds of previous years in this Grand Lodge. I did not want these efforts to be invain. During my travels throughout our Grand Jurisdiction this past year, I became aware ofa renewed spirit of fraternalism peace and harmony in our Blue Lodges, and among Masonsin all parts of our State. The sectionaliziin that existed a few years ago has disappeared. Itbecame my earnest belief that the Masons of Louisiana wanted to forget certain dark days ofthe past, and are looking forward to the dawning of a new day of dedication of our Masonicprinciples, which are so clearly outlined in our obligations as a Master Mason. Brethren, Isincerely believe all of us desire peace and harmony. Before deciding what action I shouldtake on these charges, I sought the advice of three Past Grand Masters, who have the respectof all Masons in this Grand Jurisdiction. Their words of wisdom further strengthened mythoughts on this matter, and resulted in my decision. To proceed with these charges againsta Past Grand Master would have resulted in them being brought before this AnnualCommunication of our Grand Lodge. Brethren, I've sat through one of these Sessions a fewyears ago, and I hope I never have to do this again. This action several years ago, broughtFreemasonry to the lowest level that I can ever remember in my life in Masonry. However,this is not the primary reason for the action which I took. To bring these charges before thisGrand Lodge would be like tearing the scab from an old wound and starting it bleedingagain. This I could not do. It is my opinion that such action would not be in the best interestof our Fraternity and that interest is my permanent concern. After several months of carefuldeliberation, I advised the Brother who filed the charges, that I had reviewed themthoroughly, and in accordance with Section 1, Article IV of the General Regulations, it wasmy opinion that the charges were not of a sufficient grave character to warrent a GrandLodge trial, and that I was therefore dismissing the matter. This was not a ruling on thevalidity of the charges, because only you, the Grand Lodge, can make this decision. I


advised those who made the charges that they would be mentioned in my report to the GrandLodge, and the reason for my actions given. This I have done. It is my sincerest hope thatthis matter will now be forgotten forever, and all Brethren will work for peace and harmonyin our Fraternity. Whether I have been right or wrong in my action in this matter, will be upto you, the Delegates of this Grand Lodge Session to decide. I will abide by your decision.

(This action by the Grand Master was subsequently approved; recommended for approvalby the committee and adopted by the Grand Lodge.)

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Robert H. Crosby, Jr.Grand Master

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON DISTRIBUTION AND ANALYSISOF GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS

Your Committee on Distribution and Analysis of the Grand Master's address, refers thevarious portion of the Grand Master's address, to the Committees as follows:

Masonic Law and Jurisprudence:Emergent Communications.Building Plans Approved.Appointments.By-Laws Approved.Permissions Granted - Approved.Permissions Denied.Rulings.Remedial Actions.Dispensations Granted.

State of the Order:Opening.Bicentennial Activities.State of the Order.Visits and Activities.Visits in other Jurisdictions.Visits to other Masonic Bodies.Special Events.Dedication of Lodges.Cornerstones Laid.District Deputy Grand Masters.

Masonic Home for Children.Masonic Home Educational Foundation, Inc.Masonic Temple Building.LOUISIANA Relief Lodges.Recommendations.

Necrology:Necrology.

Foreign Correspondence:Masonic Service Association.Commissions Received.Commissions Issued.Conference of Grand Masters.

Masonic Education:Masonic Education.Southeastern Masonic Conference.

Permanent Committee on Work:Grand Lecturers.

Added Topics:

Fraternally submitted.M.*.W.\ Grover L. Covington, P.G.M. (184), Chairman

(Telephone No. (504) 542-0155)Postal Drawer 1969, Hammond, La. 70401

W. D. Vernon Dupree, P.M. (399)4239 Sweetbriar St., Baton Rouge, La. 70808

R.\W.\ Delwin P. Laguens, G.S. (190)1300 Masonic Temple Bldg., New Orleans, La. 70130

M.\W.\ Howard M. Sigler, P.G.M. (182)Grant, La. 70644

46. PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

REPORT OF GRAND TREASURER

Masonic Temple Building

December 31st, 1975 Balance inBank and on Hand

Received during the year:Temple Management AccountCredit from Elevator FundCertificate of Deposit on HandPayroll Account

Total

Less Checks Drawn:Temple Management AccountPayroll Account



Received during the year:Total Debits to Account

Less Checks Drawn:


Total of all accounts,Temple and Fraternal

Investment Book Value:U.S. Treasury Bonds, MasonicOld Folks Home

Grand Treasurer General Fund:U.S. Treasury Bonds and Notes

Special Purpose Fund:U.S. Treasury Bonds and NotesFirst Homestead

Savings CertificateDixie Homestead Shares

Cemetery Endowment Fund:U.S. Treasury Bonds and

Notes and Homestead

Cemetery Perpetual Upkeep:U.S. Treasury Bonds,

Notes and Homestead

Elevator Automation FundU.S. Government Notes

Replacement, Obsolescence andImprovement Fund:U.S. Government BondsU.S. Government Notes

$ 50,874

Fraternal

$489,73015,95275,000104,327

586,080104,327

$735,883

690,407

$ 45,476

$ 31,496

338,787370,283304,240

$ 66,043

$111,519

$ 7,447

29,646

24,585

15,000436

102,448

25,177

54,172

349,387162,019


Reserve for Depreciation Fund:U.S. Government Bonds 93,170U.S. Government Notes 29,143Promissory Notes —

FHA Insured 13,880

Investment Funds:Vance Sanders Investor's

Fund, Inc. 9,998Massachusetts Investors

Trust Fund 9,951Total Investments $926,459

Total Investments and Cash $1,037,978

All Securities in our Safety Deposit Boxes and Bank.

Fraternally submitted,John B. Trask, Sr.Grand Treasurer

Received, accepted and ordered printed in Proceedings.

REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY

Dear Brethren:

My third year as your Grand Secretary has been very gratifying and very busy as inpreceding years. It was especially interesting, because it has been our Nation's Bicentennialand Freemasonry had a much greater and better opportunity to let our Country know thatgreat part we have played in its beginning and throughout its history. My congratulations tothe many Lodges, who put on such fine Bicentennial Programs, and many of which I had theopportunity to attend. A job well done, my brethren.

MASONIC VISITATIONSAs in the prior Masonic Year, I visited many Lodges and other Masonic Activities and

want to thank all of you for the wann fellowship and friendliness which has continued to beextended to me and our other Grand Lodge Officers throughout the State. It has been a realpleasure to visit with you.

The following is a report of the year's activities:

1976Sunday, February 1 — Grand Lodge Reception, New Orleans.Monday, February 2-3 — One Hundred and Sixty-Fifth Annual Grand Communication,

New Orleans.Friday, February 13 — Maritime Square Club, New Orleans.Sunday, February 15 — Wednesday, February 18 — Grand Masters' and Grand Sec-

retaries' Conference, Washington, D.C.Wednesday, March 3 — Jefferson Lodge No. 191, New Orleans.Thursday, March 4 — Orleans Lodge No. 397, New Orleans.Friday, March 5 — Red Cross of Constantine, St. Paul Conclave, New Orleans.Monday, March 8 — Cervantes Lodge No. 5, New Orleans.Tuesday, March 1 — Corinthian Lodge No. 190, New Orleans.Friday, March 19 — DeMolay Workshop. Concord Chapter.Sunday, March 21 — Monday, March 22 — Grand Chapter, R. A.M., and Grand Council,

R. &S.M., Lake Charles.Wednesday, March 24 — Constitution of Baton Rouge Relief Lodge No. 5, Baton Rouge.


Saturday, March 27 — Cervantes Lodge No. 5, Bicentennial Celebration, Kenner.Tuesday, March 30 — Alexandria Lodge No. 398, P.M. Night, Alexandria.Sunday, April 4 — Monday, April 5 — Grand Commandery, K. T. Conclave, Shreveport.Monday, April 5 — Union Fraternal No. 53, Fannerville.Monday, April 12 — Trinity Lodge No. 375, New Orleans.Thursday, April 15 — Maundy Service, Scottish Rite, Consistory, New Orleans.Saturday, April 17 — Grand Lodge Hall Board Meeting, Masonic Home, Alexandria.Friday, April 23 — Farhad Grotto Ceremonial, Jefferson.Monday, April 26 — Cervantes Lodge No. 5, New Orleans.Thursday, April 29 — Grand Lecturer Workshop, Jefferson Lodge No. 191, New Orleans.Saturday, May 1 — Sts. John Lodge No. 153, Bicentennial Program, Algiers.Sunday, May 2 — Scottish Rite Reunion, New Orleans.Thursday, May 13 — Funeral for Brother Edwin F. Gayle, Past Grand Master, Lake

Charles.Saturday, May 15 — Grand Master's Homecoming and Bicentennial Celebration Program,

Alexandria.Sunday, May 16 — Cornerstone for Eula Mae Beall Youth Center, Pine Grove Lodge No.

288, Pontchatoula.Monday, May 17 — 16th Masonic District Meeting, Germania Hall, New Orleans.Thursday, May 20 — Saturday, May 22 — Attended Scottish Rite Workshop, Guest of

Southern Jurisdiction, Wichita, Kansas.Sunday, May 23 — Assumption Lodge No. 307 Bicentennial Program, Thibodaux.Thursday, May 27 — St. James Lodge No. 47, Baton Rouge.Sunday, May 30 — 10th Masonic District Meeting, Sulphur.Tuesday, June 1 — Corinthian Lodge No. 190, New Orleans.Thursday, June 3 — Kosmos Lodge No. 171, Sponsor for Rainbow Installation, New

Orleans.Monday, June 7 — Tuesday, June 8 — Attended Louisiana Assembly, Order of Rainbow

for Girls, Monroe.Friday, June 11 — Ideal Lodge No. 367, Bicentennial Program, New Orleans.Wednesday, June 16 — David R. Graham Lodge No. 413, Bicentennial Program, New

Orleans.Thursday, June 17 — William D. White Lodge No. 408, Gretna.Friday, June — 18 Hi-Twelve, New Orleans.Friday, June 18 — Isis Lodge No. 406, Bicentennial Program, New Orleans.Saturday, June 19 — Albert Pike Lodge No. 376, Birthday Dinner, New Orleans.Tuesday, June 22 — Albert Pike Lodge No. 376, New Orleans.Friday, June 25 — York Rite Festival at St. James Lodge No. 47, Baton Rouge.Sunday, June 27 — Open Air Meeting, Harrisonburg.Tuesday, June 29 — Joint meeting with Justice Lodge No. 449 and Universal Lodge No.

470, Bicentennial Program, Lake Charles.Wednesday, June 30—Grand Lecturer Workshop, Progressive Lodge No. 262, Gary ville.Thursday, July 1 — New River Lodge No. 402, Bicentennial Program, Gonzales.Monday, July 5 — Spring Creek Lodge No. 184, Bicentennial Program, Kentwood.Tuesday, July 6 — Corinthian Lodge No. 190, New Orleans.Friday, July 16 — Hi-Twelve, New Orleans.Sunday, July 25 — 19th Masonic District, Bicentennial Program, Denham Springs Lodge

No. 297, Denhain Springs, La.Thursday, July 29 — Crescent City Lodge No. 387, Bicentennial Program New Orleans.Friday, July 30 — Shrine Circus, Baton Rouge.Sunday, August 1 — 7th Masonic District Meeting, R. F. McGuire Lodge No. 209,

Rayville.Wednesday, August 4 — Valley of New Orleans Meeting, New Orleans.Saturday, August 7 — Grand Lodge Hall Board Meeting, Masonic Temple, New Orleans.Tuesday, August 10 — Galileo Mazzini Lodge No. 368 Bicentennial Program, New

Orleans.


Sunday, August 15 — Robert H. Crosby, Jr., Day, DeRidder Lodge No. 271, DeRidder.Monday, August 16 — Dante Lodge No. 174, New Orleans.Wednesday, August 18 — Sunday, August 21 — Southeastern Masonic Conference,

Savannah, Ga.Thursday, August 26 — Humble Cottage Lodge No. 19, Bicentennial Celebration and

156th Anniversary, Opelousas.Friday, August 27 — 17th Masonic District Meeting, Trowel Lodge No. 386, New

Orleans.Saturday, August 28 — Cornerstone Laying of Michael Derapsey Lodge No. 327, Jena.Tuesday, August 31 — Grand Lecturer Workshop, Level Lodge No. 373, New Orleans.Saturday, September 4 — Cornerstone Laying of Moss Bluff Middle School, Moss Bluff

Lodge No. 462, Moss Bluff.Sunday, September 12 — Open Air Meeting, Magnolia Lodge No. 238, 10th Masonic

District, Ragley.Monday, September 13 — Ionic Lodge No. 374, Bicentennial Program, New Orleans.Thursday, September 16 — Solomon Lodge No. 221, Past Masters' Program, Pineville.Saturday, September 18 — Louisiana Lodge No. 102, Lodge picnic.Sunday, September 19 — 16th Masonic District meeting and degree, Paul M. Schneidau

Lodge No. 391, Host, New Orleans.Monday, September 20—Invincible Lodge No. 361, Bicentennial Program, New Orleans.Tuesday, September 21 — Corinthian Lodge No. 190, New Orleans.Wednesday, September 22 — Farhad Grotto Meeting, Jefferson.Wednesday, September 29 — Old Guard Luncheon, Louisiana Lodge No. 102, New

Orleans.Thursday, September 30 — William D. White Lodge No. 408, Gretna.Tuesday, October 12 — Special Meeting of Masonic Educational Board, Baton Rouge.Monday, October 18 — Thursday, October 21 — Attended Grand Lodge Session, Grand

Lodge of Kentucky.Friday .October 22 — Saturday, October 23 — Attended Grand Lodge Session, Grand

Lodge of Ohio, Cincinnati.Sunday, October 24 — 19th Masonic District meeting, Livingston Lodge No. 160,

Hammond, La.Thursday, October 28 — Executive Committee Meeting, Grand Lodge Hall Board,

Masonic Temple, New Orleans.Friday, October 29 — Special Meeting Re: Grand Lodge Session for February 1977, Lake

Charles.Thursday, November 2 — Corinthian Lodge No. 190, Bicentennial Program, New Or-

leans.Wednesday, November 3 — Jefferson Lodge No. 191, New Orleans.Saturday, November 13 — Grand Lodge Hall Board Meeting, Winnfield.Sunday, November 14 — Scottish Rite Reunion, New Orleans.Monday, November 15 — Meeting of Board of Budget and Control, Masonic Temple, New

Orleans.Monday, November 15 — Perseverance Lodge No. 4, Jefferson.Tuesday, November 16 — Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 59, New Orleans.Thursday, November 18 — Center Lodge No. 244, Bicentennial Program, Bogalusa.Friday, November 19 — Meeting with Committee Chairmen, Re: Grand Lodge Session in

February, 1977, Lake Charles.Saturday, November 20 — Dedication of Habibi Shrine Temple, Lake Charles.Monday, November 22 — Executive Committee Meeting, Grand Lodge Hall Board,

Masonic Temple Building, New Orleans.Monday, November 22 — Shrine Circus, New Orleans.Tuesday, November 23 — Joint Meeting of 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th Masonic Districts,

Masonic Temple Building, New Orleans.Tuesday, November 30 — Lafourche Lodge No. 427, Bicentennial Program, Cut Off.


Friday, December 3 — Red Cross of Constantine, St. Paul Conclave Installation, NewOrleans.

Sunday, December 5 — 13th Masonic District Meeting, Baton Rouge.Monday, December 6 — Install Officers of Dante Lodge No. 174, New Orleans.Saturday, December 11—Cornerstone Laying of Mt. Geriziin Lodge No. 54,Bastrop,La.Monday, December 13 — Install Officers of Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 415, New

Orleans.Tuesday, December 14 — Dedication of Dominique You Lodge No. 468, Reggio.Thursday, December 16 — Louisiana Lodge No. 102, Installation and Banquet, New

Orleans.Friday, December 17 — High Twelve Meeting, New Orleans.Friday, December 17 — Ionic Lodge No. 374 Installation Banquet, New Orleans.Saturday, December 18 — Cornerstone laying and Dedication of Ajax Lodge No. 325,

Ajax, La.Saturday, December 18 — Attended Installation of Capitol Lodge No. 399 and Baton

Rouge Lodge No. 372, Also Mortgage burning, Baton Rouge.Sunday, December 19 — New River Lodge No. 402, Installation, Gonzales.Sunday, December 19 — Knights Templar Christmas Obseverance.Monday, December 20 — Installation of Invincible Lodge No. 361, New Orleans.Tuesday, December 21 — Corinthian Lodge No. 190, Installation Banquet, New Orleans.Thursday, December 30 — Executive Meeting, G. L. H. B., Masonic Temple Bldg., New

Orleans.

1977Wednesday, January 12 — Jerusalem Temple Shrine, New Orleans.Friday, January 14 — Meeting with Chairman Re: Grand Lodge Session, Masonic Temple,

Lake Charles.Saturday, January 15 — Installation presentation, Farhad Grotto, Jefferson.Sunday, January 16 — Installation Scottish Rite Officers, New Orleans.Wednesday, January 19 — Funeral for Brother Dee A. Strickland, Past Grand Master,

Monroe.Friday, January 21 — High Twelve Meeting, New Orleans.Monday, January 24 — 125th Anniversary Celebration, Ruston Lodge No. 106, Ruston.Thursday, January 27 — Executive Committee, Grand Lodge Hall Board, New Orleans.Friday, January 28 — Installation Presentation, Imad Grotto, Baton Rouge.

Louisiana Freemason

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Editors for the privilege of writing the"Grand Secretary's Notes" which I hope, have been of interest and informative to thebrethren of our Fraternity. It would be most helpful to the Editor if our Lodges contributedmore in the way of articles and pictures of Lodge activities. It is your magazine and shouldhave more of you in its make up.

Proceedings

The formal proceedings for the prior Grand Lodge Session were mailed in early De-cember to all Lodges. These proceedings should be made readily available for the review ofall members of the Lodges who wish to study them. It is recommended that a SpecialBicentennial Roster as of the end of December 31, 1976 be printed for all Lodges to reflectthe membership in our Bicentennial Masonic year. In this way it would include all newmembers raised during the Bicentennial year.


District Deputy Grand Masters

By authority of our Grand Master, the usual Commissions for the District Deputy GrandMasters throughout the State were issued by this office.

Commission Cards and Certificates

Commission Cards and certificates were authorized to be issued to all elected andappointive officers, as well as coinmitteemen and holders of proficiency certificates,indicating their election or appointment as such. This was done in the early part of the year.

Twenty-Five and Fifty-Year Certificates

The Grand Lodge is authorized to issue 25 and 50 year membership certificates, to allmembers in good standing in the Lodges of this jurisdiction, when they have attained 25 or50 year of cumulative, but not necessarily continuous, good standing in the Masonicfraternity. No such certificate shall be predated to pennit premature presentation. Thesecertificates are prepared by the Grand Lodge office, based on the computer run we receive.

Centennial Plaques

These plaques are available for all Lodge Centennials. The Resolution of authorityrequires them to be presented by the Grand Master or his representative. There was oneBicentennial plaque for Pecan Grove Lodge No. 222, Lake Providence, La., which waspresented by the Grand Master.

Data Processing

Coding the monthly reports continues to be a heavy work load in the office, and latereports continue to plague us . ' 'New Year's Resolution" To get your monthly reports in ontime and prompt correction of addresses on the machine produced rosters sent to eachLodge, would be most helpful. We have prepared a list of suspensions and expulsions,which was sent to each Lodge in the State for review and double check with our records as tothe information we have in our computer reports. The Data Processing Committee reportlists the new programs being developed to help us keep better track on the more than 46,935active masons in our files, plus the many thousands of records on inactive and deceasedmasons since our Grand Lodge was organized in 1812. This past year we have developed aprogram which will provide a machine listing to each secretary which will track all entries inthe system made by the secretary or by the Grand Lodge to show the initiation, passed andraised by name, the 50 year certificate holders by name, deaths, affiliations and the like.This will provide an excellent check for the secretaries records and make it easier to proofthe dues, fees and assessments owed by the Lodge or owed by the Grand Lodge foroverpayments. In addition, a new roster will be sent to each Lodge with the completeinformation on every brother that we have in our file systems so that he can double checkinformation and return it to us for improvement of record keeping.

TaxesForm 990 - Annual Information Return

All Lodges are reminded that the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F. & A.M. andits constituent Lodges are exempt from the payment of income tax. However, under the


provisions of the tax reform act of 1969, Lodges are now required to file annual informationreturn form No. 990. "Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". Since theenactment of the tax reform act of 1969, the IRS now considers this transition period to beover, and the penalties for failure to file Fonn 990 on the required due date, which is May15, 1977, is $10.00 per day for each day the report is late up to a maximum of $5000.00.Lodges with gross receipts of less than $5000.00 may simply state on the face of the fonnNo. 990: Gross Receipts less than $5000.00 Lodges with $5000.00 or more in grossreceipts, must complete the report, although they will not pay taxes. The Gross Receipts taxincludes all income from every source, including dues, degree fees, rents, royalties,interest, dividends, donation, and building fund contribution. The May 15th due date is forLodges using calendar year accounting periods, that is, January 1 st through December 31 stinclusive. All of our Lodges in this state use this period. The IRS does not automaticallymail fonns to the Lodges. It is the repsonsibility of the Lodge to secure fonn and prepare andsend it. Generally, after one fonn No. 990 if filed, a fonn is automatically mailed to theLodge each year. Returns should be mailed to the Internal Revenue Service Center, 11601Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19155. Our Lodges are exempt from tax under Section501 (C) (10) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Employment Taxes

Exemption from income tax does not relieve the Lodge from liability for Social SecurityTaxes or other applicable employment taxes as required.

Smaller Lodges who employ a Secretary not in a full time capacity and who either remithis dues and/or pay him a token salary would not generally be liable for employment taxes,unless such salary is $50 or more in a calendar quarter.

Larger Lodges employing a full-time Secretary are liable for Social Security Taxes on hiswages. Such taxes should be forwarded to the Internal Revenue Service each Quarter onFonn 941. Federal Unemployment Tax and State Employment Tax must also be paid onfull-time Secretaries. In year prior to 1972, employers were liable only if they had 4 or moreemployees for 20 weeks. Beginning in 1972, employers with 1 employee for 20 weeks wereliable. For this purpose, one day in a week constitutes a full week.

State and Local Sales Tax

Lodges are not exempt from the payment of State and Local Sales Tax on their purchases.Lodges do not collect any taxes or make any reports concerning sales tax, howeverexemption from income Tax does not apply to sales tax.

Masonic Directory

The annual Masonic Directory was published and will continue to be published in thefuture. It contains the list of Lodges in various arrangements for reference purposes. Thename, addresses, and phone numbers of Master and Secretary, plus meeting nights andlocation; officer lists, districts and the Committee and Boards of the Grand Lodge. Onecopy is furnished initially to Lodges and additional copies may be purchased for $ 1.00 pluspostage

Statistics for Louisiana for 1976

Degrees Conferred:Entered Apprentice 1,279Fellowcraft 942Master Mason 901

Total Degrees conferred 3,122Membership on rolls

December 31, 1975 47,350


Gains:Master Masons 901Affiliated 257Reinstated 238Plural Members 118

TotalGains 1,514

Losses:Died 996Demitted 278Dropped (Residence unknown) 64Suspended N.P.D 586Suspended U.M.C A 'Expelled U.M.C 1

Total Losses 1,929Membership on Rolls,

Dec. 31, 1976 46,935Net Loss Over Entire State 415

Handbook of Masonic Law

The Handbook was again revised and republished as approved including a new index.Each constituent Lodge and Grand Lodges officers received a revised copy and manyindividuals have purchased same and they are available from our Masonic Service Commit-tee for $3.50 plus postage. An appropriate cover is also available for purchase.

Bicentennial Coins and Prints

During the year Masonic Bicentennial coins and prints were sold to many of the brethrenof our fraternity and some continue to be available. They can be purchased from theMasonic Service Committee of the Grand Lodge, who will have a display of the varioustypes of supplies that can be purchased throughout the year. A report on the sale of variouscoins and prints will be made a part of these proceedings through the audit report.

Library

The indexing and cataloging of books continue to be an area where we could useadditional help. We have a very large collection of Masonic books available for review anduse by Masonic brethren. In addition, we have many to be filed and placed in the library.Brethren who are so inclined could be very helpful in helping us in rearranging our books.Donations of Masonic Books to our Library are nice memorials to departed Brethren.

Lodge Secretary Seminars

It is planned to hold three Seminars for Lodge Secretaries (in different locations of Stateto save travel and time) for the purpose of reviewing procedures to be issued in Booklet formto each Secretary. This will also pennit a mutual exchange of ideas and procedures found tobe helpful by our more experienced secretaries and answer questions concerning use ofinformation and data sent in to Grand Secretary's office.


Accounting

The closing and audit of the books of the Grand Lodge is very difficult in the time frameof the accounting year ending on 31 December. The time frame between 1 January 1February is too short a period to complete all the closings and audit and have printed in timefor Grand Lodge Session. The Masonic Home and Masonic Home Foundation books areclosed on 30 November and require considerable work on their part to have their reportsready in time for Grand Lodge. Serious consideration should be given to a possible changeto 30 November for all books of Grand Lodge so that reports be available for the AnnualCommunication. It is recommended that a special accounting committee be set up to reviewthis area of concern and also make recommendations on formats for reporting the financesof the Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication.

Appreciation

I wish to extend my appreciation to the ladies who work in the Grand Lodge office and ourwonderful bookkeeper, Brother David Walsdorf, for the fine service they render to ourGrand Lodge. I also extend my thanks to the committeemen and officers of the Grand Lodgefor their assistance and cooperation during the year. To our Grand Master, appreciation andrespect for your understanding and courtesy. Excellent leadership has been provided ourGrand Lodge, and I know that his devotion to duty and his dedication to the Craft has beenan inspiration to the Masons of Louisiana.

Conclusion

Many questions have been received on Masonic Law, and we can only quote the MasonicHandbook and /or forward to Committee on Masonic Law and Jurisprudence for review andreply or to our Grand Master for ruling until Grand Lodge meets and votes.

All accounts have been audited by the Finn of Hartinan, Aly, Monier and Co., CertifiedPublic Accountants appointed by the Grand Master, and report will be made a part of theproceedings.

To the Lodge Secretaries I offer my heartfelt thanks. As always, you are the ones whomake my job easier, because of your cooperation and unselfish devotion to our Craft.

My thanks to all the Brethren for the opportunity to serve you as your Grand Secretary. Itis a most interesting and challenging position. One which I regard highly, and with greatrespect and trust.

Fraternally submitted,Delwin Peter Laguens,Grand Secretary

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Part of Grand Secretary Report50 YEAR MEMBERS (1976)

The following is record of the 50 year certificates issued during 1976

M.M. Date Name Lodge Name & No.

9-13-26 Harry L. Villere Perfect Union Lodge No. 14-12-26 Lawrence E. Williams Perfect Union Lodge No. 12-24-26 Frank J. Pulford, Jr Humble Cottage Lodge No. 198-19-26 Morris S. Harrison Western Star Lodge No. 247-22-26 Earl R. Johnson Western Star Lodge No. 24

11-18-26 Frederick W. Ott Western Star Lodge No. 243-19-26 Percy R. Jackson St. Albans Lodge No. 287- 7-26 Lonnie T. Cheves Phoenix Lodge No. 388-14-26 John Martin Phoenix Lodge No. 386- 1-22 Davis Bunch St. James Lodge No. 475-10-26 Clyvey C. Lofton Minden Lodge No. 519- 8-26 Melvin Annstrong Union Fraternal Lodge No. 533-20-26 John L. Brown Union Fraternal Lodge No. 531-23-26 Sidney D. Reech Union Fraternal Lodge No. 536-28-26 Jacob F. Albright Mount Gerizim Lodge No. 544-13-26 Jacob Sazer Friends of Harmony Lodge No. 583- 8-26 Roy W. Hudson George Washington Lodge No. 655- 5-15 Michel Labanca, Jr George Washington Lodge No. 655- 5-26 David H. Crichton, Jr Hiram Lodge No. 705-17-26 Jerome W. Heymann Hiram Lodge No. 704-20-26 Charles R. Angell Alpha Home Lodge No. 729- 7-26 Milton J. Walch Alpha Home Lodge No. 728-24-26 Theodore T. Freese Quitman Lodge No. 767-13-26 Julius H. Schmidt Quitman Lodge No. 766-23-26 Walter E. Carter Oliver Lodge No. 84

11-18-26 LamarPolk Oliver Lodge No. 841-27-26 Matthew L. Rowe Oliver Lodge No. 843-10-26 Theus M. Shevnin Oliver Lodge No. 842- 1-20 Clifford H. Irion Cypress Lodge No. 89

11-24-23 Chalmers N. Land Haughton Lodge No. 959-28-26 Louis C. Gelbke Hermitage Lodge No. 986-24-26 A. Frank Alford Franklinton Lodge No. 1013-10-26 Daniel Harrison Fendlason Franklinton Lodge No. 1013- 6-26 Albert Givens Franklinton Lodge No. 1018-24-26 Abner P. Wood Franklinton Lodge No. 1014-19-26 Thomas L. Callahan Louisiana Lodge No. 1027-15-26 David M. Carre Louisiana Lodge No. 1025-10-26 Jacinto E. Esinele Louisiana Lodge No. 102

11-17-26 John G. Martin Louisiana Lodge No. 1025-27-26 William B. Meek Louisiana Lodge No. 1023-10-26 William M. Teague Louisiana Lodge No. 1024-30-25 C. M. Bice Ruston Lodge No. 1069- 1-17 J. H. Liner Ruston Lodge No. 1063-10-20 Benjamin C. Monroe Delhi Lodge No. 120

10-28-22 James H. Madden Arcadia Lodge No. 1267-13-21 Donald F. Brown Gordy Lodge No. 133

11-27-26 Frederick C. Phillips Gordy Lodge No. 13310-21-26 Cortex McElyea Plains Lodge No. 135


4-17-20 Walter A. Calloway Downsville Lodge No. 14310-27-20 Frank F. Schadwell Ocean Lodge No. 14410- 8-22 John E. Ford Hope Lodge No. 1455-18-26 Mertle J. Welch Hope Lodge No. 1459- 1-23 Clarence S. Adkins Silent Brotherhood Lodge No. 146

11-16-24 Edlo Bray Anacoco Lodge No. 1473-20-25 Clement C. Ward Eastern Star Lodge No. 1517- 6-26 Gaston Baucum Homer Lodge No. 1526- 8-26 Carl Lang Homer Lodge No. 1523-21-22 JabusT. Robinson Homer Lodge No. 1522- 5-26 Ronnie F. Landry Livingston Lodge No. 1605-10-21 John L. Sills Columbia Lodge No. 1644-21-16 Charles P. Thompson Columbia Lodge No. 1642-12-26 Richard A. Landry Lake Charles Lodge No. 1658-30-26 Frank J. Mercante, Sr Linn Wood Lodge No. 1676-23-26 Leon M. Trice, Sr Linn Wood Lodge No. 167

10-11-22 David J. Heiman Linn Wood Lodge No. 1674-30-19 Louis G. Decker Linn Wood Lodge No. 1679- 2-26 Loyd J. Harrison Montgomery Lodge No. 168

11-24-26 Charles H. Dorand Kosmos Lodge No. 1713-19-26 Eberhard P. Deutsch Union Lodge No. 1722-27-26 Felix E. Autrey Caddo Lodge No. 1797-12-26 Carl L. Brewster, Sr Caddo Lodge No. 179

11-27-26 Ewing R. McDonald Caddo Lodge No. 1793-27-18 Dennis D. Bazer Caddo Lodge No. 1798- 8-26 Frank G. Hart Spring Creek Lodge No. 184

11-26-26 Aubrey M. Buie Orphans Friend Lodge No. 18512-18-26 Sain L. Moreland Orphans Friend Lodge No. 18511-17-26 Benjamin Washastrom Jefferson Lodge No. 1914- 7-26 Maurice Burnstein Jefferson Lodge No. 1918- 5-26 Nelson P. Hollier Abbeville Lodge No. 1923- 1-26 Henry A. Bernard Aurora Lodge No. 1939-11-26 Joseph N. Hood Ashland Lodge No. 1964- 7-26 James B. Robertson, Jr Tyrian Lodge No. 2063-11-26 Edward Whalen N. H. Bray Lodge No. 208

10-22-26 Enoch B. Carson R. F. McGuire Lodge No. 2093-17-26 William L. Haley R. F. McGuire Lodge No. 209

11- 7-26 Louis H. McKnight Keystone Lodge No. 2137-24-25 Edward Vallery Solomon Lodge No. 2216-24-26 Frank L. Davis Welsch Lodge No. 2324-13-16 Lloyd J. Smith Welsh Lodge No. 2322- 6-26 Elmo Curtis Little Flock Lodge No. 2366- 1-26 W. A. Corbin Plain Dealing Lodge No. 237

12-14-26 William E. Waggonner Plain Dealing Lodge No. 2376-21-17 W. L. Hunt Bernice Lodge No. 2399-28-24 Charles I. Davis Leesville Lodge No. 2401-12-26 Harry F. Stewart Leesville Lodge No. 240

11-22-24 Lawrence L. McAlpin Leesville Lodge No. 2401- 5-26 John H. Lewis, Jr Crowley Lodge No. 2433- 6-26 Charlie M. Hawthorne Center Lodge No. 2446- 5-18 F. Jason Hearn Millerton Lodge No. 245

10-14-12 Carleton N. Hagius Jennings Lodge No. 2493-21-26 Nicholas Eris, Jr Ascension Lodge No. 2513-21-26 U. E. LeBlanc Ascension Lodge No. 2514-16-26 Earl Warrick Ascension Lodge No. 251


5-30-26 George J. Glaubrecht Jeanerette Lodge No. 2552-11-26 Richard W. Glaubrecht Jeanerette Lodge No. 2551- 9-26 Robert S. Cameron Colfax Lodge No. 2593- 3-26 James H. Williams Colfax Lodge No. 259

12- 7-26 Quinton T. Hardtner, Jr Charles F. Buck Lodge No. 2604- 9-26 Victor H. Loflin Charles F. Buck Lodge No. 2609-22-26 Curtis E. Wilson Charles F. Buck Lodge No. 2608-21-09 John W. Walker Anchor Lodge No. 2618-25-23 S. N. Owens Florien Lodge No. 2633- 6-26 Blanks F. Jackson Melville Lodge No. 2681-15-26 CorneilusC. Joyce Melville Lodge No. 2681-28-26 John D. Scott, Sr DeRidder Lodge No. 2713-13-26 George W. Bonner Dorcheat Lodge No. 276

10- 1-26 Annond B. Ball Dubach Lodge No. 2774- 8-26 Raphail Duck Jonesboro Lodge No. 2806-24-26 Henry M. Kimball Fordoche Lodge No. 2928-25-26 Eugie P. Dobson Goldonna Lodge No. 2931- 6-23 Sidney Graham Goldonna Lodge No. 2935-28-26 Charles S. Bartley Georgetown Lodge No. 2984- 9-26 Joseph H. Gieseler, Sr Osiris Lodge No. 3004- 9-26 Walter J. Godfrey Osiris Lodge No. 3002- 4-19 Jesse Speaker Tallulah Lodge No. 3083- 3-26 Samuel M. Zerkowsky Slidell Lodge No. 3111- 7-26 E. Winfred Carver Rayne Lodge No. 3136- 7-26 Maurice Bauer Vivian Lodge No. 314

10-16-26 EarlL. Andre Curtis T. Hines Lodge No. 31710- 2-26 Eugene C. Kettner Curtis T. Hines Lodge No. 31712-18-26 JoeC. Winters Curtis T. Hines Lodge No. 3173-18-26 Charles A. Giesen Ida Lodge No. 3242-27-26 Robert E. Dudley Bunkie Lodge No. 3263- 6-26 Edgar L. Lyles, Jr Bunkie Lodge No. 3263-23-26 H. E. Connell Belcher Lodge No. 3323-23-26 Malcolm P. Connell Belcher Lodge No. 3326- 1-26 Canfield C. Lewis....''. Cotton Valley Lodge No. 3359-10-26 Herschel C. Roane Choudrant Lodge No. 3394- 5-26 John W. Rutherford, Sr Live Oak Lodge No. 3465-20-23 Allen H. Collins Springhill Lodge No. 3486-26-23 Henry A. Tupper Elton Lodge No. 349

10- 5-26 Joseph D. Byrd Glenmora Lodge No. 3561- 1-26 John W. Speir, Jr Collinston Lodge No. 3576-16-26 Joseph V. Haydel Invincible Lodge No. 3615-20-25 William A. Post Invincible Lodge No. 3618-27-26 David N. Dorr Joppa Lodge No. 3626-22-26 James S. A. Lemee Joppa Lodge No. 3621- 8-26 Alton M. Richmond Joppa Lodge No. 362

11-26-26 Alfred J. Peterson Ideal Lodge No. 3678-27-22 Gregorio Ruggiero Galileo-Mazzini Lodge No. 3688- 2-26 Dalton M. Hanks Baton Rouge Lodge No. 3726-21-26 John A. Taylor Level Lodge No. 3737- 9-26 Adam F. Lestelle Ionic Lodge No. 3744-11-21 Leo P. Despaux Ionic Lodge No. 3742-23-26 Louis S. Levy Albert Pike Lodge No. 3764-21-26 B. Franklin Dudley, Jr W. H. Booth Lodge No. 3807-23-21 W. P. Banks Clarks Lodge No. 3822-25-26 Wiley A. Gandy Martin McClanahan Lodge No. 384


11-16-22 Clovis E. LaPrairie Crescent City Lodge No. 3871-19-26 Edwin Lowery W. M. Baker Lodge No. 3889-17-26 Raymond H. Russell Ferriday Lodge No. 3904- 1-26 Marion M. Perkins, Jr Ferriday Lodge No. 390

10-26-26 Lennie L. Harris Ferriday Lodge No. 3903- 2-22 William H. Eckart Paul M. Schneidau Lodge No. 3916-10-26 Eugene L. Fithian Euclid Lodge No. 394

12- 4-26 Albon C. Jarratt Euclid Lodge No. 3946-24-26 George L. Kottes Forum Lodge No. 395

12- 6-24 Ivan R. Williams Forum Lodge No. 39512-24-24 Joseph Rosenberg John F. Purdy Lodge No. 396

7-14-26 Joseph Leon John F. Purdy Lodge No. 3966- 3-26 Herbert Fisher Orleans Lodge No. 397

12-16-26 Percy E. Guinn Alexandria Lodge No. 3984-24-25 Walter R. Daniel Capitol Lodge No. 399

10-11-21 W. Graves Castle Calcasieu Lodge No. 4004-16-22 Frank E. Poe Calcasieu Lodge No. 4007-19-24 William G. Beckhain Cedar Grove Lodge No. 4032-19-26 EatherW. Gates Cedar Grove Lodge No. 4037-29-26 Melford J. Pitre Indivisible Friends Lodge No. 4043-19-26 Edward Aragon Isis Lodge No. 4067-29-26 Ignatius A. Chandler William D. White Lodge No. 4082- 6-26 Ernest E. Salter Harmony Lodge No. 4107- 9-25 Ben M. Purvin David R. Graham Lodge No. 4134-22-26 Albert S. Ritter David R. Graham Lodge No. 4131- 9-26 Dewey D. Jarvis Istrouma Lodge No. 414

11- 1-26 Robert B. Lotz Istrouma Lodge No. 41411-22-26 Robert N. McConnick Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 4155-21-26 Nonnan H. Stewart Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 4157-30-26 Marion W. Finuf Queensborough Lodge No. 4185-23-26 James A. Norris West Monroe Lodge No. 4196- 7-26 Ivy W. Rogers West Monroe Lodge No. 4199-23-26 Walter L. Laninghain Robert W. Cretney Lodge No. 4207-20-26 C. H. Young Robert W. Cretney Lodge No. 4209- 6-24 OthoZ. Fenner Sulphur Lodge No. 4247- 7-26 Dewitt H. Hunter Sulphur Lodge No. 4244-16-26 James A. Maxwell Sulphur Lodge No. 424

12-28-26 Floyd C. Penton Sulphur Lodge No. 4243-12-26 William R. Jones Fairfields Lodge No. 4253- 8-26 Henry T. Morgan Fairfields Lodge No. 4253-25-26 J. Edwin Elliott Bayou Chicot Lodge No. 430

11-26-26 Aubrey B. Wynn, Sr Broadmoor Lodge No. 4322-27-26 Irving N. Baggett Fair Park Lodge No. 436

11- 9-26 Arthur Powell Fair Park Lodge No. 4363-27-26 Clyde C. Young Universal Lodge No. 470

1977 Resolutions

The following Resolutions were introduced and assigned to the Masonic Law andJurisprudence Committee for review and presentation at a subsequent Session. TheseResolutions earlier had been mailed to all Lodges on December 17, 1976.

RESOLUTION NO. 1Be it resolved that the 1978 Annual Grand Communication be convened on Monday,

January 30. (Subsequently approved)


RESOLUTION NO. 2

Be it resolved that the Grand Master is authorized to appoint District Chairman ofMasonic Education (one in each Masonic District) who shall perform their duties under thesupervision of the Grand Master in cooperation with the Committee on Masonic Education(Subsequently approved).

RESOLUTION NO. 3

Reference Article VI, Sec. 5, Page 30 add: When the examination is accepted by theLodge, he shall have one year in which to present himself for the Master Mason Degree, heshall have six months in which to present himself for examination during which time he cannot be issued a dues card, can not hold office, serve on committees, demit or petition forother rights. He has the right to visit his own Lodge for six months; after which, if he has notpassed a satisfactory examination in the catechism, in open Lodge, he shall stand suspendedas in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft Degree. (Subsequently disapproved).

RESOLUTION NO. 4

Now therefore be it resolved, tha the matter of the location of the Annual Grand LodgeCommunication of 1978 be considered by the Delegates of this Annual Grand Communica-tion, in that by approval of this resolution the Delegates instruct that the Annual GrandCommunication of 1978 be held in the Masonic Temple Building, New Orleans, La.,beginning on February 6, 1978. (Subsequently disapproved).

RESOLUTION NO. 5

Now, therefore be it resolved, that no one be presented to the Grand Master forintroduction to the Brethren wearing any kind of head dress. (Subsequently approved asfollows: Introductions In Grand Lodge-In deference to the authority of the Grand Master noone shall be presented to him for introduction during the Annual Grand Communicationwearing headdress symbolic of authority).

1977 Resolutions as Submitted

RESOLUTION NO. 1 (1977)

ByE. R. MINCHEW, D.G.M.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1978 Annual Grand Communication be convened onMonday, January 30th.


ByE. R. MINCHEW, D.G.M.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Grand Master is authorized to appoint District Chainnen ofMasonic Education (one in each Masonic District) who shall perform their duties under thesupervision of the Grand Master in cooperation with the Committee on Masonic Education.



ByM. L. NICHOLSON, P.M. No. 19D. ALLEN LONG, P.G.M. No. 19

THOMAS V. BAXTER, III, D.D.G.M. No. 404COLEMAN FONTENOT, D.D.G.M. No. 410

AND 19 Additional Signatures

Refer to Article No. VI, Section No. 5, page 30 of the General Regulations

WHEREAS, Thirty of the American Grand Lodges of the United States have forsometime required an examination of proficiency in the Masters Degree and that, undoub-tedly, such actions must have been based on a need for this additional knowledge.

WHEREAS, Masonic wisdom is greatly dependent upon a vast storehouse of worthyknowledge and that an esoteric knowledge of the Masters Degree by all future Brethren willgreatly enhance the ultimate goal of our Fraternity in Louisiana, namely, to strive forexcellence in the pursuance of eternal perfection.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following be added to the above mentionedsection:

"When the examination is accepted by the Lodge he shall have one year in which topresent himself for the Master Masons Degree, he shall have six months in which to presenthimself for examination during which time he can not be issued a dues card, can not holdoffice, serve on committees, demit or petition for other rites. He has the right to visit his ownLodge for six months; after which, if he has not passed a satisfactory examination in thecatechism, in open Lodge, he shall stand suspended as in the Entered Apprentice and FellowCraft Degree."


ByDAVID S. HARTMAN, P.G.M.

WHEREAS, the Annual Grand Lodge Communication of this Grand Lodge to be held inLake Charles in February 1977 will prove to be substantially more expensive than previousAnnual Grand Lodge Communications; and

WHEREAS, a saving of approximately FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED andno/100 ($4,300.00) DOLLARS in mileage and per diem alone could have been effected byholding the Annual Grand Communication in New Orleans in 1977 (see computationattached and made part hereof by reference); and

WHEREAS, a saving of approximately FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED andno/100 ($4,700.00) DOLLARS in mileage and per diem alone can be effected by holdingthe Annual Grand Communication in New Orleans in 1978 (see computation attached andmade part hereof by reference); and

WHEREAS, the Masonic Temple Building in New Orleans has proved to be more thanadequate to serve the needs of the Annual Grand Communication; and

WHEREAS, two-thirds of those who are possible delegates from the Constituent Lodgesto the Annual Grand Communication of 1978 have not had the opportunity to vote on wherethat Grand Communication will be held,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the matter of the location of the AnnualGrand Lodge Communication of 1978 be considered by the delegates of this Annual GrandCommunication, and that by approval of this Resolution the delegates instruct that theAnnual Grand Lodge Communication of 1978 be held in the Masonic Temple Building,New Orleans, Louisiana, beginning on February 6, 1978.


COMPUTATION

1977

Orleans Parish

Jefferson Parish

Four D.D.G.M.sGr. Sect. & Gr. Treas.

44 Lodges5 P.G.M.s

3 Lodges1 P.G.M.

Per Diem — 59 x $50.00Mileage — 450 miles x 59 x 8c

44 Delegates5 Delegates

3 Delegates1 Delegate4 Delegates2 Delegates

59 Delegates

$2,950.002,124.00

$5,074.00

Lake Charles & Westlake 8 Lodges1 D.D.G.M.

Per Diem — 9 x $50.00Mileage — 450 miles x 9 x 8c

8 Delegates1 Delegate9 Delegates

$ 450.00324.00

$ 774.00

$5,074.00 — $774.00 = $4,300.00

1978Orleans

Monroe

Parish

Per Diem -Mileage —

& West Monroe

Per Diem —Mileage —

- 5 9520

- 8 x520

x $50.00miles x 59 x 8c

521

$50.00miles x

LodgesP.G.M.sD.D.G.M.

8 x 8 c

59

5218

Delegates

DelegatesDelegatesDelegateDelegates

$2,950.002,454.40

$5,404.40

$ 400.00332.80

$ 732.80

$4,404.40 — $732.80 = $4,671.60


ByDAVID S. HARTMAN, P.G.M.

WHEREAS, the Grand Master is the presiding officer of all Grand Lodge Communica-tions, and


WHEREAS, the hat is a symbol of his office and a token of superiority of rank and of hisposition as presiding officer and actual head of the Grand Lodge:

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That no one be presented to the Grand Masterfor introduction to the brethren wearing any kind of a headress.

The Grand Lodge at 12:05 was called from labor to refreshment until 1:10 P.M.

FIRST DAY — AFTERNOON SESSION

The Grand Lodge was called to labor by the Grand Master at 1:10 P.M.Brother Thomas Wilson, Chairman of the Masonic Education Committee made his

report, and the Achievement Awards were presented to the 104 Lodges qualifying for thispast year. Brother Wilson was assisted by Brother Bill Holloway and Brother BobbyRussell and each Award was made by the Grand Master to the Worshipful Master of theLodge.

MASONIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT FOR 1976

Brethren:

Your committee on Masonic Education, at the request of the Grand Master, implementedthe following program on Masonic Education for 1976

(1) Fifty-four tapes were purchased and distributed to the nineteenDistrict Deputy Grand Masters, to be rotated each two weeks after useamongst the Lodges in their district and additionally offered movies onMasonic Education from the Grand Lodge, that were used to an advan-tage in some districts.

(2) The Masonic Education Program for 1976, setting out the criteriafor the "Achievement Award" for the Grand Lodge Plaque, to eachLodge qualifying, was distributed to the District Deputy Grand Mastersfor the use and instruction of the Lodges in their district.

FROM THE REPORTS OF THE 19 DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS,THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PRESENTED:

1. Number of Lodges Qualifying for Achievement Award 1042. Number of Lodges Attending Masonic Home 1553. Number of Lodges Cooperating with Grand Lodge Officers 2584. Number of Lodges Participating in Charity Projects 1685. Number of Lodges Having Three Principal

Officers at Grand Lodge 1526. Number of Lodges Having Four or More Special Programs 1387. Number of Special Programs Presented '. 654

WORKSHOPS

1. Number of Workshops Held 542. Lodges Participating 1303. Number of Workshop Helpers 444. Masters in Attendance at Workshops 1865. Senior Wardens In Attendance 1626. Junior Wardens In Attendance 1617. Senior Deacons In Attendance 139


8. Junior Deacons In Attendance 1309. Number of Lodges Having Three Principal Officers

and Deacons in Attendance 161

DISTRICT LODGE MEETINGS

1. Lodges Participating 1602. Masters In Attendance 2523. Senior Wardens In Attendance 1994. Junior Wardens In Attendance 1915. Senior Deacons In Attendance 1606. Junior Deacons In Attendance ...1477. Number of Lodges Having Three Principal Officers

and Deacons in Attendance 147

Your Committee Chairman, had the pleasure of accepting the invitation of our GrandMaster to attend the Southeastern Masonic Conference held in Savannah, Georgia, onAugust 19, 20 and 21, 1976. All Officers present participated in a conference.

From the Southeastern Masonic Conference, your Committee garnered sufficient infor-mation from other Grand Jurisdictions on Masonic Education to put together a suggestedplan for the Lodge Education Committee, tailored to suit Louisiana Lodges. Please give it agood trial.

YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

1. That a similar Masonic Education Program be conducted throughout the State ofLouisiana in 1977, and whatever changes or additions that are proposed by theincoming Grand Master be incoporated into the 1977, program, especially theappointment of a committee member in each Masonic District.

2. That each Lodge make extra effort to qualify for the Achievement Award. We need atleast two hundred Lodges to qualify in 1977.

3. That each Lodge form their own committee on Masonic Education on the linessuggested in the proposed Masonic Education booklet furnished to each Masterat Grand Lodge.

4. That each Lodge Masonic Committee on Masonic Education work with the Chairmanof the Masonic Education Committee for their respective Districts in conductingworkshops and seminars as requested by him and accept and implement theprogram of the District Masonic Education Chairman.

ATTENDANCE AT DISTRICT LODGE SESSION

Your Committee Chairman attended and/or spoke at sixteen different District Lodges andRegular Lodges from New Iberia, Springhill, Shreveport, Simsboro, Winnfield, Calhoun,Mansfield, Broadmoor Lodge and as many other Lodges and District Lodges as waspossible to attend in this span of time; the committee members of the Masonic EducationCommittee did equally as well or better for the year.

Commendations are expressed from the Masonic Education Committee to M.'.W.'.Robert H. Crosby, R.\W.\ E. R. Minchew, andR.'.W.1. Arthur M. Retiffor their help andguidance during the year; the District Deputy Grand Masters who are primarily responsiblefor the success that has been achieved in the 19 Districts in Louisiana; the many LodgeOfficers, and Masters who plan their work, then work their plans that include several specialprograms for the year; the Past Grand Masters, Past Masters and all the Brethren who have


rendered extraordinary service in workshops and who have demonstrated their faith in thefuture of Masonry.

Commendations are expressed to the Grand Lecturers for their assistance and guidance inworkshops in District meetings, for their aid and suggestions to the committee.

Commendations are expressed to R.'.W.". Delwin P. Laguens, Grand Secretary, who hasserved the committee well and to the work that he has inspired in improving MasonicEducation throughout Louisiana, and commendations for the help of his wonderful secret-ary, who made this report possible.

The year 1976 showed an interest in the Masonic Education Program amongst all theLodges; and your committee urges all new elected officers to discharge their respon-sibilities, to set goals and make plans for making 1977, a historic year for Masonry inLouisiana.

Fraternally Submitted,Thomas A. Wilson, P.M., ChairmanPeter L. Bernard, P.G.M.Frank P. Moss, Jr., P.M.Bobby G. Russell, P.M.William E. Hollo way, P.M.

**Thirteen District Deputy Grand Masters made their final report in January of 1977, thatshould have been in in November of 1976.**One District did not have his report as of February 2, 1977.**One District made his final report on February 2, 1977.

LODGES THAT QUALIFY FOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD INGRAND LODGE FOR THE YEAR 1976

Lodge Name and Number Location Name of Master New Repeat

District No. 1, Otto B. Duckworth, DDGM

Haughton No. 95 Haughton James L. Horton X

Shreveport No. 115 Shreveport Richard L. Dubois XCaddo No. 179 Shreveport., Edgar H. Robinson XLandmark No. 214 Keithville. ...Leslie Creel.. XAtkins No. 266 Taylor Town Jerry W. Chandler XJoppa No. 362 Shreveport Earl J. Norred XW. H. Booth No. 380 Shreveport John D. Anderson XMartin McClanahan.., Bossier City Wayne Suminerlin X

No. 384Cedar Grove No. 403 Shreveport Lyle F. Nelson XQueensborough No. 418 ...Shreveport Algie L. McLaurin XFair Park No. 436 Shreveport Thomas R. Milan XSunset No. 438 Shreveport Hal Q. Anderson XBlanchard No. 447 Blanchard Edward C. Tuggle XTemple No. 448 Bethany Leo Nichols XSouthern Hills No. 464 ... .Shreveport Phillip R. Semon XVivian No. 314 ..Vivian Benny Beckhain XHap Arnold No. 457 Shreveport Cecil R. Williams X

District No. 2, Freddie Altinan, DDGM

Minden No. 51 Minden Jerrell D. Moring XArcadia No. 126 Arcadia Terry D. Burnham X


DorcheatNo. 276 Evergreen L. Wayne Reeves XR. M. Crowson No. 281...Jamestown Leeinan R. Wiggins X

District No. 3, Carroll C. Caldwell, DDGM

RustonNo. 106 Ruston Harry E. Moseley XSiinsboro No. 235 Siinsboro Lester M. Terrell XEros No. 295 Eros Hennan E. McLain X

District No. 4, Clyde Fulton, DDGM

Western Star No. 24 Monroe Alfred T. Lowery XHarrisonburg No. 110 Harrisonburg J. Elton Doughty XUrim No. I l l Calhoun Jerry L. Finley XWinnsboro No. 246 Winnsboro J. Fraiin Davis XCadeville No. 229 Cadeville D. T. Robinson XWest Monroe No. 419 West Monroe D. L. Aldridge XJ. C. Stewart No. 460 West Monroe .....Jerry C. Walker XGraham Surghnor No. 383 Monroe Robert A. Smith X

District No. 5, Austin Jordan, DDGM

None

District No. 6, Cecil F. Easely, Jr., DDGM

Silent Brotherhood No. 146Coushatta Harold F. Carlisle XAshland No. 196 Ashland Fred M. Sullivan XConly No. 241 Hall Summit Bobby R. Wimberly XRobelineNo. 344 Robeline Donald W. Mitchell XMarthaville No. 453 Marthaville Leo Durr X

District No. 7, Henry M. Messinger, DDGM

Mt. Gerizim No. 54 Bastrop John H. Smith XR. F. McGuire No. 2O9....Rayville James F. Hixon, Jr XPecan Grove No. 222 Lake Providence. .Hershal J. Davidson XOak Grove No. 284 Oak Grove Benjamin F. Barren XTallulah No. 308 Tallulah R. E. Fowler XW. M. Baker No. 388 Mangham H. L. Parhain X

District No. 8, Raymond W. Walraven, DDGM

None

District No. 9, William J. Jowers, DDGM

AbeHinson No. 472 Pineville Dan Holt Hicks XAlexandria No. 398 Alexandria Troy K. Wakefield XCurtis T. Hines No. 317...Dry Prong Ray Torry XOliver No. 84 Alexandria Roy Burns XSolomon No. 221 Pineville Robert P. Lindsey X

District No. 10, Joseph A. D. Loftin, DDGM

Lake Charles No. 165 Lake Charles Glenn Bass XMagnolia No. 238 Ragley Tominie Ray Cole XDeRidder No. 271 DeRidder E. F. Morrow X


De Quincy No. 279 De Quincy R. C. Mitchell XVintonNo. 364 Vinton Oliver K. Havens, Jr XCalcasieu No. 400 Lake Charles Hartford Lambright XWest Lake No. 443 West Lake Melvin D. Eastman XJustice No. 449 Lake Charles Erwin L. Koop XMoss Bluff No. 462 Moss Bluff William B. Powell XUniversal No. 470 Lake Charles Glenn L. Nations X

District No. 11, Coleinan Fontenot, DDGM

Humble Cottage No. 19....Opelousas Charles D. Reed XHope No. 145 Lafayette H. B. Torry XCrowley No. 243 Crowley Harry R. Hataway XExemplar No. 471 Lafayette Kenneth P. Mayers X

District No. 12, J. M. Holloway, DDGM

None

District No. 13, Clarence R. St.Amant, DDGM

St. James No. 47 Baton Rouge Jesse W. Griffith, Jr XMilford No. 117 Baton Rouge Walter M. Scarborough XPlains No. 135 Zachary Welton C. Pierce XCapitol No. 399 Baton Rouge James C. Pittinan XNew River No. 402 Gonzales Joe M. Seago XIstrouina No. 414 Baton Rouge John H. Dykes XFairfields No. 425 Baton Rouge......Percy W. Lee' XNortheast No. 435 Baton Rouge Howard G. Peterson XBaker No. 441 Baker Henry Ashford XEast Gate No. 452 Baton Rouge Mabry P. Caddis XCentral No. 442 Central Guy A. Jenkins X

District No. 14, Elton H. Thomas, DDGM

Center No. 244 Bogalusa Joe M. Raborn XSlidell No. 311 Slidell William C. Alford XSun No. 336 Sun Herbert W. Taylor XA. V. Peterson No. 455 ...Folsum Oscar Blackwell XPearl No. 456 Pearl River Medreth E. Thomas X

District No. 15, Thomas V. Baxter, III, DDGM

Sts. John No. 153 New Orleans Henry Choate XIndivisible Friends No. 404New Orleans Amos Frazier XIsis No. 406 New Orleans Eugene Causey XWin. D. White No. 408 ...Gretna Edward Lamkin XTheodore Roosevelt New Orleans Charles George X

No. 415Square & Compass No. 417Kenner Cleo Bathei XTriumph No. 422 Triumph Eminit Bourn, Jr XSt. Charles No. 445 Paradis .Clyde Maddox XDominique You No. 468 ..Reggio Manuel Alfonso X

District No. 16, Robert R. Russo, DDGM

Etoile Polaire No. 1 New Orleans Junior J. LeBeouf X


Perseverance No. 4 Jefferson Albert L. Keller ..: ,... XKostnos No. 171 New Orleans George L. Beck , XPaul M. Schneidau No. 391 New Orleans Walton: C. Hall ,.-, X

District No. 17, Fred L. McCoinbs, DDGM

Perfect Union No. 1 Jefferson J. C. Baye, Jr XMount Moriah No. 59 New Orleans Carl J. Graf. XOcean No. 144 New Orleans Irwin L. Malter XCorinthian No. 190 .........New Orleans Elmore L. Jeansonne XJefferson No. 191 New Orleans Joseph Paul Pons Arves . XCrescent City No. 387 New Orleans Walter Vic Peyton.... X ......Daylight No. 412...., New Orleans ......Nicholas Randazzo ,. XForum No. 395 New Orleans Christopher J. Sprague .,.. , X

District No. 18, Samuel L. Shahine, DDGM

George Washington No. 65New Orleans Juergen F. A. Seifert ., XOsiris No. 300 New Orleans Phil J. Walker, Jr XLevel No. 373 New Orleans ......William S. Thomas X

District No. 19, Edward A. Redmond, DDGM

Denhain Springs No. 297.. Denham Springs.. DavidJ. Phillippe ...v... XIndependence No. 458 Indepencence Allen J. Dessell. X

BOARD OF BUDGET AND CONTROL

The Board of Budget and Control Chairman, W.\ Brother Eugene BarhaVn had theBudget for 1977 distributed to all of the Delegates present; presented his report to the GrandLodge in Session.

A. The Board examined the report of Auditors relative to the Grand Lodge of the State ofLouisiana j accounts under it£ supervision for the year ending December 31,1975, and was satisfied that the report accurately represented the financialcondition of the Grand Lodge accounts.

B. The Auditors report for the year ending December 31, 1976 was not received in timefor adequate review and will be reviewed during the next few months and reportmade at the next Annual Grand Communication. f

C. The Budget as prepared was adopted at this time and amounted to $272,717.00 dividedas follows: Masonic Home for Children, $56,342; La. Freemason Magazine,$23,413; Special Purposes, $4,505; Grand Lodge Operation, $188,457.

Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brethren:

The Board of Budget and Control is responsible for assisting in the preparation of abudget for submission to you for your approval. It is also to examine the reppit of the GrandLodge Auditor and report to the Grand Lodge. The Board must supervise all financialaffairs, investments and holdings of the Grand Lodge other than the funds of the MasonicHome for Children and the Grand Lodge Hall Board. No.investinents can be made withoutapproval of the Board, and maturing securities shall be handled as the board directs and awritten report covering such actions, submitted to the Grand Lodge at its next annualcommunication.

We now report to you on these matters.We have examined the report of the auditors relative to the Grand Lodge of the State of

Louisiana, the Special Purposes Fund, The Board of Charities and Benevolence, the


Paraphernalia and Lodge Equipment Department and the Louisiana Freemason for the yearending December 31, 1975 and are satisfied that this report accurately represents thefinancial condition of these accounts. The auditors report for the year ending December 31,1976 has not,been received in time for an adequate review. This report will be reviewedwithin the next few months and we will report on this audit at our next grand communica-tion.

The incqme to the Grand Lodge for 1976 amounted to $272,217.00. The budget that youhave approved for the past several years have been deficit budgets with the deficit beingborrowed from the special purposes, fund. The budget for 1976 will be in balance becausethe Grand Master did not use his car allowance nor much of his travel allowance and norepayment was made to the Special Purposes Fund, nor was the pension and hospital planfunded. v !

It is obvious that we can not continue to operate indefinitely on an unbalanced budget sowe are presenting a balanced budget which has the approval of the Deputy Grand Master.

The special purposes fund while not specifically defined was set up for contingencies andspecial purposes as they might arise and subject to your approval of this report. It shall be sodefined and so used. The current balance in this fund is approximately $50,000.00 andcontinues to increase by being funded with a $5.00 assessment for each Master Masondegree conferred and is increased approximately $4000 per year. This represents the onlyreserve that the Grand Lodge has to fall back on and in our opinion should be increasedconsiderably. Wedo not propose to pay back into it, the funds borrowed during the past fewyears.

We would point out that of the $260,000 anticipated income, the following funds arededicated by law or set by demand: Masonic Childrens Home—$56,342.00; FreemasonMagazine—$23,816,00; Grand Lodge Session—$14,000.00; Mileage and per diem fordelegates—$32,000.00; Grand Lodge Proceedings $10,000.00. When these funds areexpended, it does not leave a great amount with which to operate the Grand Lodgethroughout the year.

In the budget that you approved for 1976, the Grand Secretary's salary was $8000. At thetime he was also serving as secretary of the Hall Board and receiving an additional $4800.00per year. After Grand Lodge, The Hall Board engaged another secretary. The Grand Masterwith concurrence of the Board of Budget and control shifted some line items of the budget tocompensate for this reduction of the Grand Secretary's salary so in effect he was paid$12,800.00, this past year. The Board feels that this position warrants a salary of thismagnitude and has so budgeted it.

Inra further effort to bring our budget into balance, we do not plan to budget the Pension orHospitalization plan until such a plan has been approved by the Grand Lodge. We willaddress this problem during the forthcoming year. This is a long overlooked responsibility.We are further recommending to you a reduction in the travel allowance of the DistrictDeputy Grand Masters by $100.00. . . • • ' ' :

We are required by law to submit a written report covering investments made and howmaturing securities are handled. Attached to this report is a list of the investments of theGrand Lodge Fraternal Funds. No securities will mature during the forthcoming year exceptfor the short term certificates of deposit which will be reduced as needed to fund, theoperation of the Grand Lodge.

It is the unanimous opinion of the Board of Budget and Control that an increase in the percapita assessments must be made to cover the ever increasing costs of operating the GrandLodge. This decision is one that our next Grand Lodge Communication willhave to face.

M.\W.\ Grand Master, we now recommend that this report be accepted and approved.

Fraternally submitted,Eugene Barham, P.M.; ChairmanHenry M. Messinger, P.M. •

''••'••' Thomas T . Elkins , P . M . J

! J. Shubel Robbins, P .M. ; :

'• - Jesse Knowles . ; , .


REPORT OF BOARD OF BUDGET AND CONTROL

Budget Actual Recommended1976 1976 Budget

1977RECEIPTS:Dues $166,156 $166,701.50 $163,891Degree Fees 6,614 6,722.00 6,242Magazine Assessment 23,736 23,822.00 23,413Interest.. 2,000 4,710.39 4,000Masonic Home Dues 57,200 57,705.00 56,342Special Purposes Fund 4,975 5,100.00 4,505Miscellaneous Income : 500 231.82 11,666Transfer of Profits-S.C 2,000 1,658Special Purposes Fund (loan) 7,009 7,009.00Bicentennial Fund 1,000

Total Receipts 270,190 272,001.71 272,717

DISBURSEMENTS:Salaries - Gr. Secy 8,000 12,800.00 12,800

Gr. Lecturers (2) 4,800 4,800.00 4,800G.L. Office 23,511 19,201.12 26,188

Total Salaries 36,311 36,401.12 43,788Pensions & Hospitalization 5,000 -0- -0-Grand Lodge Session 16,000 14,236.10 14,000Mileage & Per Diem 30,000 29,750.88 32,000D.D.G.M 3,800 3,800.00 1,900Depreciation 2,500 2,500.00 1,200Contingency Fund 15,426

GENERAL:Gr. Lodge Proceedings 13,800 10,229.23 10,000Audit 1,900 1,900.00 1,900Payroll Taxes 2,660 2,660.24 2,800Postage 3,000 2,224.45 2,600Stationery & Printing 3,450 3,429.07 3,200Telephone 2,500 2,071.58 2,200Christinas Gifts Employees 450 525.0ft 525Office & General 10,473 5,103.50 4,050Data Processing 8,785 8,785.00 8,515Handbook of Law Revision 1,000 1,000.00 500

Total General 48,018 37,928.07 36,290

TRAVEL:Grand Master 6,900 2,636.88 6,900Grand Lecturer (2) 14,740 14,570.00 17,140Grand Treasurer 500 500.00 500Grand Secretary 1,500 1,500.00 1,500Deputy Grand Master 1,500 1,500.00 1,500Grand Senior Warden 1,000 1,000.00 1,000Grand Junior Warden 1,000 1,000.00 1,000Grand Master Car Aecount 2,640 3,740Gr. Sec. Car Account •. 2,400 2,397.12 2,400Auto Insurance 600 713.37 1,600

Total Travel 32,780 25,817.37 37,280


COMMITTEES:Foreign Correspondence 220 200.00 220Masonic Education 3,000 1,664.38 4,400Public Relations 250 93.40 250Budget & Control 1,000 225.66 500Photography 400 389.83 800

Total Committees 4,870 2,573.27 6,170

Masonic Home for Children 57,200 57,705.00 56,342Special Purposes Fund 9,975 7,700.00 4,505Magazine 26,136 23,822.00 23,816

Total Disbursements 270,190 242,233.81 272,717

The report of Committee was adopted as presented by aye vote of Grand Lodge.


GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, F . & A. M.

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

DECEMBER 3 1 , 1 9 7 6


I N D E X

EXHIBIT SCHEDULE

ACCOUNTANT'S OPINION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SECTION I - TEMPLE BUILDING

Statement Of Income And Expense - For TheYear Ended December 31, 1976 A

Comparison Of Building Operations A-lPercentage Of Building Operations ToTotal Income A-2Comparison Of Operating Expense A-3

Balance Sheet, December 31, 1976 BInvestments B-lBuilding And Equipment B-2

Masonic Cemetery Balance Sheet, December 31, 1976 CStatement Of Income And Expense - For TheYear Ended December 31, 1976 C-l

Investments C-lImprovements And Equipment C-2Reserves C-3

SECTION II - GRAND LODGE OF LOUISIANA

Balance Sheet, December 31, 1976 DStatement Of Income And Expense, For TheYear Ended December 31, 1976 E

Grand Lodge Section Expense B-lComparison Of Income And Expense E-2

SECTION III - PARAPHERNALIA AND LODGE EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT

Balance Sheet, December 31, 1976 FStatement Of Income And Expense - For TheYear Ended December 31, 1976 G

SECTION IV - BOARD OF CHARITIES AND BENEVOLENCE

Balance Sheet, December 31, 1976Statement Of Cash Receipts And DisbursementsFor The Year Ended December 31, 1976


I N D E X (Continued)

EXHIBIT SCHEDULE

SECTION V - SPECIAL PURPOSES FUND

B a l a n c e S h e e t , December 3 1 , 1976Statement Of R e c e i p t s And Disbursements - For The

Year Ended December 3 1 , 197-6

SECTION VI - • LOUISIANA FREEMASON

B a l a n c e S h e e t , December 3 1 , 1976S t a t e m e n t Of Income And Expense , For The

Year Ended December 3 1 , 1976

SECTION VII - BICENTENNIAL PROJECT

B a l a n c e S h e e t , December 3 1 , 1976Statement Of Income And Expense - For The

Year Ended December 3 1 , 1976

SECTION V I I I - COMBINED FUNPS

Combined B a l a n c e S h e e t , December 3 1 , 1976Statement Of Changes In Financial Position,For The Year Ended December 31, 1976


HARTMANN, ALY, MONNIER & CO.CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

CMILC A. ALT29OO VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD.

METAIRIE, LA. 70002

OPINION

We have examined the balance sheets as of December 31, 1976 of the

MASONIC TEMPLE BUILDING, THE MASONIC CEMETERY, THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE

OF LOUISIANA, F. & A. M., the PARAPHERNALIA AND LODGE EQUIPMENT CEPARTMENT,

the BOARD OF CHARITIES AND BENEVOLENCE, the SPECIAL PUSPOSES FUND, the

LOUISIANA FREEMASON and BICENTENNIAL PROJECT and the related statements

of income and expense for the year then ended. Our examination was made in

accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, and accordingly in-

cluded such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing pro-

cedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.

In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and statement of income

and expense present fairly the financial position of the Masonic Temple,

Building, The Masonic Cemetery, The Grand Lodge Of The State Of Louisiana,

F. & A. M., the Paraphernalia And Lodge Equipment Department, the Board Of

Charities And Benevolence, the Louisiana Freemason and the Bicentennial

Project as of December 31, 1976 and the results of operations for the year

then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles

applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year.

We also examined the statement of cash receipts and disbursements of

the Board Of Charities And Benevolence for the year ended December 31,

1976.

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of cash receipts and

disbursements of the Board Of Charities And Benevolence for the year ended


December 31, 1976 presents fairly the cash transactions arising during the

year then ended, on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year.

Respectfully submitted,

Certified Public Accountants

Hetairie, LouisianaMarch 31, 1977


NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SECTION I - TEMPLE BUILDING

ELEVATOR AUTOMATION FUND:

This amount represents investments in U. S. Government Notes in the

amount of $83,000. These short term securities have been earmacked by the

Board for future use in automating the fifth elevator at the Temple

Building at a cost as yet undetermined, but estimated approximately

$80,000. Work on this project commenced during the year and costs ex-

pended at December 31, 1976 amounted to $28,828.

RESERVE FOR DEPRECIATION FUND:

The amount due from Current Operating Fund $150,053 is cash set aside

equal to depreciation charges of prior years reduced by capital expendi-

tures of the year. A summary of the amount is as follows:

Balance due from Current Fundat December 31, 1975 $ 98,513

Add depreciation charged tooperations - year endedDecember 31, 1975 51,775

Excess of Redemptions OverInvestments During 1976

Less capital expenditures madeduring 1976 (Schedule "B-2") $ 63,824

Amount provided for by Eleva-tor Automation Fund 28,828

Balance due from Current Fundat December 31, 1976


SECTION IExhibit "A"

TEMPLE BUILDING

STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSESFOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1976

INCOME:Rentals:Stores And Offices $300,729Lodge Rooms 40,847Auditorium 700Social Rooms 2,090

Total Rental Income $344,366

Public Telephones 110Other Income:Discounts Earned $ 110Miscellaneous Income 1,670 1,780

Total Income $346,256

EXPENSES:Salaries $ 20,412Wages 50,991General Maintenance Contracts 82,285Advertising 575Audit 3,000Board 3,787Christmas Gifts - Employees 798Commissions On Rents - BuildingManager 6,651Electricity 61,223Fuel 5,480General Maintenance - Janitors' Wages 7,790General Maintenance - Other 8,751Insurance 12,577Lamps 666Miscellaneous 3,070Office Expenses 221Payroll Taxes 6,173Real Estate Taxes 20,080Occupational Licenses AndPersonal Property TaxesStationery And PrintingSuppliesWaterRetired Employee's Pension

Total Expenses Before Depreciation 305,651

Net Income Before Depreciation

DEPRECIATION (Exhibit "B-2")

Net (Loss) On BuildingOperations (Forwarded) ($ 12,967)


PROPERTY FUND:

The building and equipment is summarized in Schedule "B-2". The

Temple Building was built in 1927 and is currently being depreciated at

IX of cost, or $23,242 yearly. All other improvements and assets are

being depreciated at the rate of 5% or 10% on the straight line method of

depreciation.


SECTION IExhibit "A" (Continued)

TEMPLE BUILDING


Net (Loss) On BuildingOperations (Brought Forward) ($ 12,967)

INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS:

Replacements, Obsolescence AndImprovement Fund:

On U. S. Government Securities $ 33,740On Savings Certificates 53 $ 33,793

Reserve For Depreciation Fund:

On U. S. Government Securities $ 6,937On F. H. A. Promissory Notes 694Dividends - Investment Trust Shares 704On Savings Certificates 38 8,373

Temple Building Short TermInvestments:

On Certificates Of Deposit $ 8,417On U. S. Government Securities 602 9,019

Total Income From Investments 51,185

Total Income Of The Board


Schedule "A-l"

TEMPLE BUILDING

COMPARISON OF BUILDING OPERATIONSFOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1976, 1975, 1974 AND 1973

1976 1975 1974 1973

INCOME:

Rental:Stores And OfficesLodge Rooms, Auditorium,Social Rooms

Total Rental Income

Miscellaneous OperatingIncome

Total Income

EXPENSES - BEFOREDEPRECIATION

Net Income BeforeDepreciation

DEPRECIATION

$300,729 $335,128 $335,332 $306,608

43,637 47,557 49,957 29,701

$344,366 $382,685 $385,289 $336,309

1,890 1,705 2,345 2,166

$346,256 $384,390 $387,634 $338,475

305,651 285,099 276,330 280,684

$ 40,605 $ 99,291 $111,304 $ 57,791

53,572 51,775 50,070 48,524

Net OperatingIncome ($ 12,967) $ 47,516 $ 61,234 $ 9,26/

INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS:

Interest And Dividends 51,185 53,952 45,211 42,656

Total Income OfThe Board


Schedule "A-2"

TEMPLE BUILDING

PERCENTAGE OF BUILDING OPERATIONS TO TOTAL INCOMEFOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1976, 1975, 1974 AND 1973

1976 1975 1974 1973

INCOME:

Rental:Stores And OfficesLodge Rooms, AuditoriumAnd Social Rooms

86

12

.9%

.6

87

12

.2%

.4

86

12

.5%

.9

90.6%

8.8

OTHER OPERATING INCOME

Total Income

EXPENSE BEFORE DEPRECIATION

Net Income BeforeDepreciation

DEPRECIATION

Net Operating Income

INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS

99.5%

.5

3.E

14.8

99.6%

.4

99.4%

.6

12.4% 15.8%

99.4%

.6

100.0%

88.3

11.7%

15.4

100.

74.

25.

13.

0/1

1

9%

5

100

71

28

12

.0%

.3

.7%

.9

100.0%

82.9

17.1%

14.4

14.0 11.7

2.7%

12.6

Total Income OfThe Board 26.4% 27.5% 15.3%


Schedule "A-3"

TEMPLE BUILDING

COMPARISON OF OPERATING EXPENSESFOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1976, 1975, 1974 AND 1973

1976 1975 1974 1973

SalariesWagesJanitorial And MaintenanceContracts

AdvertisingAuditBoardChristmas GiftsCommission On RentsElectricityFuelGeneral Maintenance -Janitors' Wages

General Maintenance - OtherInsuranceLampsMiscellaneousOfficePayroll TaxesReal Estate TaxesStationery And PrintingSuppliesWaterOccupational And PersonalProperty Taxes

Retired Employee's Pension

Total Expenses

$ 20,412 $ 20,983 $ 20,742 $ 20,60450,991(1) 44,641(1) 39,558(1) 36,812

82,285575

3,0003,787798

6,65161,2235,480

7,7908,751(1)12,577

6663,070221

6,17320,0801,1932,2994,548

6812.400

79,871173

2,7502,039688

6,61053,4653,035

6,83613,221(1)11,7522,1591,756536

6,85617,480

3563,2993,432

7612.400

73,626450

2,750974600

5,87651,1422,299

8,54818,05913,0731,3802,782229

6,87316,2801,3954,0512,658

5302.400

68,422378

3,000527700

5,90146,0952,323

10,88231,59914,5282,4622,217231

7,20315,280

7 394,8722,968

1,7411.200

WagesWages Included In

General Maintenance

$ 50,991(1)$ 44,641(1)$ 39,558(1)

— U ) —(1) 3,265(1)

Total Wages


TEMPLE BUILDING

A S S E T S

BALANCE SHEET

CURRENT OPERATING FUND:

CashCertificates Of DepositDue From Elevator Automation FundDue From Masonic CemeteryDue From Grand LodgeRents Receivable - Building Tenants 'Alterations Receivable - BuildingTenants

Due From Paraphernalia And LodgeEquipment Department

Rents Receivable - Masonic BodiesAccounts Receivable - OtherPrepaid InsuranceAccrued Interest Receivable

, Total Current Operating Fund


Investments - At Cost (Schedule "B-l")

Less Due To Current Operating Fund

Total Elevator Automation Fund


Due From Current Operating FundInvestments - At Cost (Schedule "B-l")Accrued Interest Receivable

Total Reserve For Depreciation

REPLACEMENTS,OBSOLESCENCE ANDIMPROVEMENT FUND: -

Due From Current Operating FundInvestments - At Cost (Schedule "B-l")

Total Replacements,ObsolescenceAnd Improvement Fund

PROPERTY FUND:

Buildings And Equipment (Schedule "B-2")Less Depreciation Used

Total Property Fund

$

$

45,70576,38423,01828,659

5028,044

56,714

49254

2,9763,474

11

83,00023,018

$ 245,790

$ 150,053155,959

200

$ 2,212511,400

$3,701,3232,271,722

59,982

306,212

513,612

1,429,601

$2.555.197

OF THESTATE OF LOUISIANA 85

DECEMBER 31 , 1976

Exhibit "B"

A N D F U N D

CURRENT OPERATING FUND:

Due To Reserve For Depreciation FundDue To Replacements, ObsolescenceAnd Improvement FundAccounts PayableDeferred Interest On AmortizationFor TenantsRents Collected In AdvanceCurrent Operating Fund Equity

$ 150,053

2,2126,468.

2,8761,895

82,286

Total Current Operating Fund $ 245,790


Elevator Automation Fund Equity 59,982


Reserve For D e p r e c i a t i o n Fund Equi ty 306,212

REPLACEMENTS, OBSOLESCENCE ANDIMPROVEMENT FUND:

Replacements, Obsolescence AndImprovement Fund Equity 513,612

PROPERTY FUND:

Property Fund Equity 1,429,601

$2.555.197


TEMPLE BUILDING

INVESTMENTS FOR THE

COST1-1-76

REPLACEMENT, OBSOLESCENCE ANDIMPROVEMENT FUND:

U. S. Government Bonds $349,370U. S. Government Notes 162,019International City BankGrowth Certificates 678

Total Replacement, ObsolescenceAnd Improvement Fund


V. S. Government Bonds $ 92,171U. S. Government Notes 63,987Promissory Note - FHA Insured 13,880International City BankGrowth Certificates 486

Investment Funds:

Vance, Sanders Investors Fund, Inc.(1185.195 Shares)

Massachusetts Investors TrustFund (885.791 Shares)

Total Reserve ForDepreciation Fund

ELEVATOR AUTOMATION FUND-.

U. S. Government Notes

Totals


YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 3 1 , 1976

Schedu le " B - l "

REDEEMEDCOST

12-31-76MATURITY

VALUEMARKET

VALUE

2,818 3,496

3,496

$349,381162,019

$373,500170,000

$361,680172,572

246

2,017

34,000275

$ 922913

,417,987,605

$1063013

,000,000,605

$ 983013

,364,441,605

2,503

9,998

9,952

9,998

9,952

8,948

9,956

$ 2,263 $161,314

$ 83,000 $ 83,000

PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

TEMPLE BUILDING

BUILDING tW) EQUIPMENT

COST1-1-76

CAPITALEXPENDITURES

MADEDURINGCURRENTYEAR

Land (Includes $251,117Revaluation)

Building$ 450,0002,324,119

BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS:

Air ConditioningElevatorsGround FloorLobbyAuditoriumLodge RoomsSocial RoomsGeneral InteriorFurniture And FixturesEquipmentGrand Master's Suite

330,242262,396114,227(1) (10,37526,54010,93624,26466,05895,28237,287

...

28,828114,227)(1)

323

28,7222,439212

3,300

Total114,227)(1)63.824

(1) ' Full Depreciated Improvements Written Off During Year


Schedule "B-2"

DECEMBER 31, 1976

COST12-31-76

$ 450,0002,324,119

PROVISIONFOR

DEPRECIATION1-1-76

$1,529,008

DEPRECIATION1976

$23,242

PROVISIONFOR

DEPRECIATION12-31-76

$1,552,250

$

BOOKVALUE

450,000771,869

330,242291,224

10,37526,86310,93624,26494,78097,72137,4993,300

323,893182,871114,227(1) (5,88715,6763,80411,25816,83193,81635,106

...

1,18613,233114,227)(1)

5182,6701,0942,4278,042695465...

325,079196,104

6,40518,3464,89813,68524,87394,51135,571

5,16395,120

--_3,9708,5176,03810,57969,9073,2101,9283,300

$2.332.377114,227)(1)53.572 $2.271.722


MASONIC CEMETERY

BALANCE SHEETDECEMBER 3 1 , 1976

A S S E T S

Exhib i t "C"

CURRENT ASSETS:

Due From Grand Lodge

INVESTMENTS: (At Cost) (Schedule "C- l " )

Cemetery Endowment FundCemetery P e r p e t u a l Upkeep Fund

To ta l Inves tments

CEMETERY IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT:(Schedule "C-2")

CostLess Accumulated Deprec i a t i on

Cemetery Improvements AndEquipment - Net

$102,85025,289

$ 6,9173,856

175

$128,139

R E S E R V E ^ A N D S U R P 1 J S

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Due Masonic Temple Bu i ld ing

RESERVE FUNDS:Cemetery Endowment FundCemetery Pe rpe tua l Upkeep Fund

T o t a l Reserves

$ 96,08735.184

$ 28,659

131,271

SURPLUS:

Balance , January 1, 1976Less Net (Loss) For The Year

(Exhibit "C-l")

Deficit Balance December 31, 1976

OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA

Exhibit "C-l"

MASONIC CEMETERY

STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSEFOR THEYEAK3 ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1976 AND 1975

INCOME:

Interment FeesInterest Perpetual Care FundInterest Cemetery Endowment FundMiscellaneous

1976

6,8761,0926,455

204

1975

4,835977

5,669110

INCREASE(DECREASE)

2,04111578694

Total Income

EXPENSES:

WagesDepreciationInsuranceInterest ExpensePayroll TaxesMaintenanceMiscellaneous

$ 12,807 $ 12,991 ($ 184)553437370

1,5702,372402

112

640 I524 I,658 i,321,675 I

{ 87){ 87)£ 1,288)

249C 303)

402

Total Expenses

Net Loss

92 PROCEEDFNGSi OF THE/GRAND LODGE

MASONIC CEMETERY

INVESTMENTS FOR THE

CEMETERY ENDOWMENT FUND:

U. S. Government BondsU. S. Government NotesInternational City BankGrowth CertificatesHomestead Savings Certificates

COST1-1-76

$ 61,38020,546

16,180

Total Cemetery Endowment Fund

CEMETERY PERPETUAL UPKEEP FUND:

U. S. Government BondsU. S. Government DotesInternational City BankGrowth Certificates

Homestead Savings Certificates

$ 18,723974

2,323

Total Perpetual Upkeep Fund

Total Investments


YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 3 1 , 1976

Schedu le " C - l "

-REDEEMEDCOST

12-31-76MATURITY

VALUEMARKET

VALUE

15,53420,924

31,714

$ 61,38020,546

20,924

$ 65,00022,000

20,924

$ 62,14620,847

20,924

$ 36,458 $103,917

2,4854,498

3,714

$ 18,723974

1,0944,498

$ 20,0001,000

1,0944,498

$ 18,4071,015

1,0944,498

$ 6,983 $ 3,714


Schedu le " C - 2 "

MASONIC CEMETERY

CEMETERY IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENTFOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,1976

CAPITALEXPENDI- RESERVE RESERVETURES FOR FORMADE DEPRE- DEPRE- DEPRE-

COST CURRENT COST CIATION CIATION CIATION BOOK1-1-76 YEAR 12-31-76 1-1-76 1-1-76 12-31-76 VALUE

OfficeEquipment $ 173 $ 31 $ 204 $ 128 $ 17 $ 145 $ 59

Driveway AndWalks 3,220 3,220 2,148 173 2,321 899

Equipment 2,866 627 3.493 1,027 363 1,390 2,103

Total MasonicCemetery $6.917 S3.856


Schedule "C-3"

MASONIC CEMETERY

RESERVES (1)DECEMBER 31, 1976

CEMETERYCEMETERY PERPETUALENDOWMENT UPKEEP

FUND FUND

BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 1976 $ 93,124 $ 32,184

ADD:

Amount Transferred FromInterment Fees Held InEscrow 2,963

Perpetual Upkeep ContractsAdded During Year 3,000

BALANCE, DECEMBER 3 1 , 1 9 7 6

(1) Investment Income From These Funds UsedDirectly For Cemetery Operations(Exhibit "C-l")

96 PROGEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

SECTION I I

GRAND LODGE OF LOUISIANA

BALANCE SHEET

A S S E T S

CURRENT ASSETS:Cash $ 28,536Certificates Of Deposit 17,592Accounts Receivable:LodgesParaphernalia And LodgeEquipment DepartmentInventory - Handbooks AndRevisions 1,340 4,077

Prepaid Expenses:Grand Lodge SessionInsurancePostageOther 1,724 5,443

Total Current Assets $ 55,648

INVESTMENTS: (At Cost)General Fund:U. S. Government Bonds (1) $ 29,647Homestead Savings Account 20,000 $ 49,647

Masonic Old Folks Home Fund:U. S. Government Bonds (2) $ 6,944Homestead Savings Accounts 2,641 9,585George Washington Statue Maintenance:Homestead Savings Accounts 3,786

Total Investments 63,018

FIXED ASSETS:

Office Furniture, Fixtures AndEquipment $ 26,575

Public Address System 2,324 $ 28,899Less Provision For Depreciation 20,074

Fixed Assets - Net 8,825

(1) Maturity Value - $ 30,000, Market Value - $ 30,533(2) Maturity Value - 7,000, Market Value - 7,315


Exhibit "D"

DECEMBER 31 , 1976

i 1 A I I L I T 1 E S, R E S E R V E S A N D S J B P 1 U S

CURRENT LIABILITIES:Accounts Payable $ 15,824Building Bonds Outstanding 3,700Due Masonic Home For Children • 505Due Special Purposes Fund - 1976M. M. Degrees 125Due Special Purposes Fund - Advances 9,159Due Louisiana Freemason 10,322Due Masonic Temple Building 502Due Masonic Cemetery 175Due Masonic Educational Foundation 2

Total Current Liabilities $ 40,314

NOTES PAYABLE - Special Purposes Fund 9,365

RESERVES:

George Washington Memorial StatueMaintenance Fund $ 3,785

Masonic Old Folks Home Fund 13,673

Total Reserves 17,458

DEFERRED CREDITS:

Dues From Masonic Lodges - For 1977 31,725

SURPLUS:Balance, January 1, 1976 ($ 2,690)Add:Transfer Of Funds From TempleBuilding To Grand Lodge 1,199Excess Of Income Over ExpensesFor The Year Ended December 31,1976 (Exhibit "E") 29,439

Reduction Of 1975 Expense 681Balance, December 31, 1976 28.629


Exhibit "E"


STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSESFOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1976

INCOME:DuesDegree FeesLouisiana Freemason Magazine AssessmentMasonic Home For Children - DuesSpecial Purpose Fund - M. M. DegreesParaphernalia And Lodge EquipmentDepartment - From 1976 ProfitsSpecial Purpose Fund LoanInterestMiscellaneous Income

Total Operating Income

EXPENSES:Salaries:Grand SecretaryGrand LecturersGrand Lodge OfficePension And HospitalizationGrand Lodge Session (Schedule "E-l")Mileage And Per DiemDistrict Deputy Grand MasterDepreciation ExpenseGrand Lodge ProceedingsAuditPayroll TaxesPostageStationery And PrintingTelephoneChristmas Gifts To EmployeesOffice And GeneralData ProcessingHandbook Of Law RevisionsTravel And Other Expenses:Grand MasterGrand LecturersGrand TreasurerGrand SecretaryDeputy Grand MasterGrand Senior WardenGrand Junior WardenGrand Secretary's Auto AllowanceGrand Master's Auto AllowanceAuto Insurance

BUDGET

$166,1566,61423,73657,2004,975

2,0007,0092,000500

$270,190

ACTUAL

$166,7706,79923,822(1)57,705(2)5,100(3)

2,0007,009(4)4,803952

$274,960

$ 12,8004,80023,5115,00016,00030,0003,8002,50013,8001,9002,6603,0003,4502,500450

8,0738,7851,000

6,90014,740

5001,5001,5001,0001,0002,4002,640600

$ 12,4004,80019,201

14,13629,7513,8001,43810,2291,9002,6602,2243,4292,072525

5,1458,7851,000

2,63714,570

5001,5001,5001,0001,0002,397

713

Forwarded $176,809 $149,312


Exhibit "E" (Continued)


STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 3 1 , 1 9 7 6

BUDGET ACTUAL

Brought Forward $176,809 $149,312

EXPENSES: (Continued)Committees:Foreign CorrespondenceMasonic EducationPublic RelationsBudget And ControlPhotographs

Louisiana FreemasonMasonic Home For ChildrenSpecial Purposes Fund - M. M. DegreesSpecial Purposes Fund - Loan Repayment

Total Expenses

Net Excess Of Income AndExpenses Over BudgetFor The Year

2203,000250

1,000400

23,73657,2004,9752,600

270.190

2001,664

93226390

13,500(1)57,200(2)4,975(3)— (4)

$227,560

Deduct:Reconciliation For Unpaid AssessmentsAnd Loans Of The Current Year:Louisiana FreemasonMasonic Home For ChildrenSpecial Purpose Fund - M. M. DegreesSpecial Purpose Fund Loan Repayment

Excess Of Income OverExpenses For The Year

$ 10,322(1)505(2)125(3)

7,009(4)


Schedule "E-l"


GRAND LODGE SESSION EXPENSEFOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1976 AND 1975

1976 1975

Grand Tyler, Grand Chaplain,Crand Organist And CredentialsCommittee $ 165 $ 165

Grand Master's Dinner, SouvenirsAnd Distinguished Guests 8,173 7,918

Printing And Minor Expenses 5,798 5,620


Schedule "E-2"


COMPARISON OF INCOME AND EXPENSEFOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1976 AND 1975

INCOME:DuesDegree FeesLouisiana Freemason MagazineMasonic Home For Children - DuesSpecial Purpose Fund - M. M. DegreesParaphernalia And Lodge EquipmentDepartmentSpecial Purposes Fund LoanInterestMiscellaneous Income

Total Operating Income

EXPENSES:

1976

$166,7706,799

23,822(1)57,705(2)5,100(3)

2,0007,009(4)4,803

952

1975

$ 96,1825,63024,056(1)56,561(1)4,175(1)

INCREASE(DECREASE)

$ 70,5881,169

( 234)1,144925

5,006 (2,150(4)2,0481,569

3,006)4,8592,755617)

SalariesGrand Lodge SessionMileage And Per DiemDistrict Deputy Grand MasterDepreciation ExpenseGrand Lodge ProceedingsAuditPayroll TaxesPostageStationery And PrintingTelephoneChristmas Gifts To EmployeesOffice And GeneralData ProcessingHandbooks Of Law RevisionsTravel And Other Expenses:Grand MasterGrand LecturersGrand TreasurerGrand SecretaryDeputy Grand MasterGrand Senior WardenGrand Junior WardenGrand Secretary's Auto AllowanceGrand Master's Auto AllowanceAuto Insurance

$ 36,40114,13629,7513,8001,43810,2291,9002,6602,2243,4292,072525

5,1458,7851,000

2,63714,570

5001,5001,5001,0001,0002,397

713

$ 28,49713,70313,968

1,00512,0002,3002,3612,8353,4292,280350

3,9588,194

6,00013,400

2001,0001,000500500

1,9982,400506

$ 7,904433

15,7833,800433

( 1,771)( 400)

299( 611)

( 208)175

1,187591

1,000

( 3,363)1,170300500500500500399

( 2,400)207

Forwarded $149,312 $122,384 $ 26,928


Schedule " E - 2 " (Cont inued)


COMPARISON OF INCOME AND EXPENSEFOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 3 1 , 1976 AND 1975

1976 1975INCREASE

(DECREASE)

Brought Forward $149,312 $122,384 $ 26,928

EXPENSE: (Continued)Committees:Foreign CorrespondenceMasonic EducationPublic RelationsBudget And ControlPhotographyLouisiana FreemasonMasonic Home For ChildrenSpecial Purposes Fund - M. M. DegreesSpecial Purposes Fund Loan Repay-ment

Total Expenses

Excess Of IncomeOver Expenses

2001,664

93226390

13,500(1)57,200(2)4,975(3)

2002,000

78418200

5,002(1)56,512(2)2,000(3)

336)15192)190

8,498688

2,975

Deduct:Reconciliation For UnpaidAssessments And Loans OfThe Current Year:Louisiana FeeemasonMasonic Home For ChildrenSpecial Purposes Fund - M.DegreesSpecial Purposes Fund LoanRepayment

Excess Of Income OverExpense For The Year

$ 10,322(1) $ 19,054(1) ($ 8,732)

505(2) 49(2) 456

125(3) 2,175(3) ( 2,050)

7,009(4) 2,150(4) 4,859

$ 17,961 $ 23,428 ($ 5,467)


SECTION III

PARAPHERNALIA AND LODGE EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT


A S S E T S

E x h i b i t " F "

CURRENT ASSETS:

CashAccounts Receivable - TradeMerchandise Inventory

Total Current Assets

FIXED ASSETS:

Office Furniture And FixturesLess Provision For Depreciation

Fixed Assets - Net

$ 9095,13918,549

$ 1,100132

$ 24,597

968

L I A B I L I T I E S A N D S U R P L U S

CURRENT LIABILITIES:Accounts Payable;TradeGrand Lodge

Total Current Liabilities

SURPLUS:

Balance, January 1, 1976

Add:Net Income For The Year(Exhibit "G")

Adjustment Of 1975 Profit (1)

Balance, December 31, 1976

$ 1,6582,352

$ 18,693

4,010

$ 2,862

(1) Consigned Merchandise Erroneously IncludedIn Accounts Payable And Cost Of GoodsSold At 12-31-75.


PARAPHERNALIA AND LODGE EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT

STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSESFOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 3 1 , 1976 AND 1.975

E x h i b i t "G"

1976 1975

INCOME:

SalesCost Of Goods Sold

Gross Profit On Sales

EXPENSES:AuditingSalariesDepreciationMiscellaneousPayroll TaxesPostageTelephone And TelegraphPensions

Total Expense

Net Income From Operations

OTHER INCOME:InterestCash Over And Short

Total Other Income

OTHER DEDUCTIONS:Transfer To Grand LodgeBad DebtObsolete InventoryAccounts Receivable Adjustment

Total Other Deductions

Net Income

$ 75,82358,648

$ 17,175

$ 3508,035

971,725655876700125

357

$ 2,000

257757

$ 60,909 $ 14,91447,837(1) 10,811

47

101

($ 44)57

$ 2,000( 101)

257757

(1) Consigned Merchandise Erroneously IncludedIn Accounts Payable And Cost Of GoodsSold At 12-31-75.


SECTION IV

BOARD OF CHARITIES AND BENEVOLENCE

BALANCE SHEETDECEMBER 31, 1976

A S S E T S

Exhibit "H"

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash $ 1,204

INVESTMENTS:

U. S. Treasury Note (1)Growth Savings CertificatesCertificates Of Deposit

Total Investments

$ 9,9382,0297,030

18,997

I A B j : L i T j ; j ; j> A N D F U N D E . 9 U JL T Y

LIABILITIES:

None

FUND EQUITY 20,201

(1) Maturity Value $ 10,000Market Value 10,494

S 20.201


Exhibit "I"

BOARD OF CHARITIES AND BENEVOLENCE

STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 , 1976

CASH BALANCE. JANUARY 1, 1976 $ 2,018

CASH RECEIPTS:

Masonic Temple Building Account $ 18,000C e r t i f i c a t e s Of Deposit Cashed 135,602

I n t e r e s t On Investments 1,307

Total Receipts

Tota l Cash Avai lable

CASH DISBURSEMENTS:

Purchase Of Investments $137,548Donations To Masonic Bodies 6,730Special Purposes:Masonic Home For Children $ 5,000Masonic Service Associat ion 1,515Masonic Service Association -Hospital Visitation 1,000George Washington Memorial 1,000Masonic Relief Association 364 8,879Mrs. Mae Laguens 2,400Other 166

Total Disbursements 155,723

CASH BALANCE, DECEMBER 3 1 , 1976


SECTION V

SPECIAL PURPOSES FUND

107

Exhib i t "J"


A S S E T S

CURRENT ASSETS:

CashDue From grand LodgeDue From Bicentennial CommitteePrepaid Expenses


NOTES RECEIVABLE - Grand Lodge

INVESTMENTS:

Savings Certificates - BanksU. S. Treasury (1)Homestead Shares

Total Investments

2,3899,2844,600378

$ 4,07024,58515,459

§ 16,651

9,365

44,114

A N D F U N D

CURRENT LIABILITIES:None

FUND EQUITY:Balance, January 1, 1976

Add Excess Of Fund ReceiptsOver Expenditures (Exhibit "X')

Fund Equity, December 31, 1976 70,130

(1) Maturity Value $ 28,000(2) Market Value 26,438


Exhibit "K"

SPECIAL PURPOSES FUND

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURESFOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1976

ACTUAL

RECEIPTS:

M. M. Degree FeesInterest IncomeSale Of Securities

Total Receipts

BUDGET

OVER(UNDER)BUDGET

$ 5,2,100420

4,2,4,

300150079

$

( 4.

800270,079)

EXPENDITURES:

Grand LodgeAuditing1976 Centennial CommitteeService Committee - 50 Year PinsPrinting And StationeryIdentity CasesOther

Total Expenditures

200

2,20222676328

$ 8,629200500500600100

($ 8,629)

( 500)1,702

( 374)( 24)

328

Receipts Over Expendi-tures For The Year


SECTION VI

LOUISIANA FREEMASON


A S S E T S

Exhib i t "L"

CURRENT ASSETS:

CashAccounts Receivable - Grand LodgeAccounts Receivable - BicentennialProject


INVESTMENTS:

U. S. Treasury Bonds (1)

$ 1,29910,322

4,200

$ 15,821

7 94


CURRENT LIABILITIES:None

SURPLUS:Balance, January 1, 1976

Less:Excess Of Expenditures Over ReceiptsFor The Year Ended December 31,1976 (Exhibit "M")

Balance, December 31, 1976

$ 26,312

1,697

24,615

(1) Maturity Value $ 12,000Market Value 11,115


LOUISIANA FREEMASON

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURESFOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 3 1 , 1976

E x h i b i t "M"

RECEIPTS:

Membership AssessmentInterestOther

$ 23,82269016

Total Receipts $ 24,528

EXPENDITURES:

AuditingPrinting Of MagazineAddressing LabelsMailing Service And PermitPostagePictures

$22

11

200,052666

,224,918165

Total Expenditures 26,225

Excess Of Expenditures OverReceipts For The Year


SECTION VII

BICENTENNIAL PROJECT

111

E x h i b i t "N"


A S S E T S

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash - Whitney National BankCertificate Of Deposit - WhitneyNational Bank

Accounts ReceivableConsigned Merchandise


INVENTORIES

$ 3,538

7,0001,915220

$ 12,673

12,340

A N D F U N D E Q U I T Y


Accounts PayableDue To Louisiana Freemason FundDue To Special Purposes Fund


$ 7,8954,2004,600

$ 16,695

RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCY

FUND EQUITY

1,036

7,282

$ 25,013


E x h i b i t " 0 "

BICENTENNIAL PROJECT

STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSEFOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 3 1 , 1976

INCOME:

Sales $ 22,721Cost Of Sales 9,899

Gross Profit On Sales $ 12,822

EXPENSE:

Merchandise Donated To Lodges, Etc.Grand Master Homecoming ExpenseBicentennial FilmFirst Day CoversPrinting And StationeryOffice Expenses

Total Expense

Net Income From Operations

OTHER INCOME:

Interest 12

Net Income $ 7.282

$ 13

,591,640250

1052

9

5

$ 7

,552

,270


SECTION V I I

COMBINED FUNDS

COMBINED BALANCE SHEET

DECEMBER 3 1 , 1 9 7 6

A S S E T S

Exhibit "P"

CURRENT ASSETS:CashAccounts Receivable:Rents And AlterationsMerchandise SalesOther

Merchandise InventoryPrepaid Expenses


INVESTMENTS:

$ 184,556

U. S. Government Bonds And NotesHomestead StockStocksBank Certificates Of GrowthPromissory Notes - F H A

Total Investments

BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT:Cost

Less Provision For Depreciation

Building And Equipment - Net

65,0125,1395,35932,4499,295

$ 898,33567,30819,95014,22313,605

$3,738,2392,295,784

$

1

1S?

301

,013

,4427S7

,810

,421

,455fiafi

n s a n s A N D . S U R P L U SCURRENT LIABILITIES:Accounts Payable $ 30,522Building Bonds Outstanding 3,700Due Masonic Home For Children 505Rents Collected In Advance 1,895

Total Current LiabilitiesRESERVES:Elevator Automation Fund $ 59,982Replacements, Obsolescence AndImprovement Fund 513,612

Cemetery Endowment Fund 96,087Cemetery Perpetual Upkeep Fund 35,184Hasonic Old Folks' Home Fund 13,673George Washington Memorial Maintenance Fund 3,785

Total Reserves

RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCYDEFERRED CREDITS:Due From Masonic Lodges For 1977 $ 31,725Deferred Interest On Amortization For Tenants 2,876

Total Deferred CreditsSURPLUS:Temple Building $1,818,099Masonic Cemetery ( 28,555)Grand Lodge 28,629Paraphernalia And Lodge Equipment Department 22,703Board Of Charities And Benevolence 20,201Special Purposes Fund 70,130Louisiana Freemason 24,615Bicentennial Project 7,2 82

Total Surplus

36,622

722,323

1,036

34,601

1,963,104$2.757.686


E x h i b i t "Q"

COMBINED FUNDS

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITIONFOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 3 1 , 1976

SOURCE OF FUNDS:Net Income (Loss) For The Year:Temple BuildingMasonic CemeteryGrand Lodge Of LouisianaParaphernalia And LodgeEquipment Department

Louisiana FreemasonBicentennial ProjectInvestment Income - ElevatorAutomation Fund

Add - Expenses Not Requiring Funds:Depreciation:Temple BuildingMasonic CemeteryGrand LodgeParaphernalia And LodgeEquipment Department

$ 38,218( 3,884)

29,439

1,658( 1,697)

7,282

5,810

$ 53,572553

1,438

96

$ 76 ,826

55,659

$132,485Excess Of Receipts Over Expenditures:Special Purposes Fund 4,488

Decrease In Investments 16,694Increase In Reserve Fund Balances:Cemetery Endowment Fund $ 2,963Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 3,000Masonic Old Folks' Home Fund 643George Washington Memorial Fund 193 6,799

Increase In Reserve For Contingency 1,036

Increase In Deferred Credits 10,716

Credits To Surplus:Grand Lodge:Reduction Of Prior Years Expense $ 681Paraphernalia And LodgeEquipment Department:Adjustment Of Prior YearsProfit 2,352 3,033

Total Funds Provided


Exhibit "Q" (Continued)

COMBINED FUNDS

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITIONTOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1976

APPLICATION OF FUNDS:

Excess Of Expenditures Over Receipts -Board Of Charities And Benevolence $ 16,761

Building Improvements And AssetAcquisitions:Temple Building $ 63,824Less Amount Provided For ByElevator Automation Fund

Masonic CemeteryGrand LodgeParaphernalia And LodgeEquipment Department 739 41,801

Transfers Charged To Surplus:Temple Building:To Masonic Home For Children 75,000

Decrease In Revenues:Elevator Automation Fund 28,859

Increase In Working Capital 12,830

Total Funds Applied


M.\W.\ Brother Woodrow Downs, P.G.M., Chairman of the Committee for Review ofMasonic Law Book, made his report and the items presented were held over until asubsequent Session for further discussion.

REPORT OF COMMITTEEON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES

Chairman Howard Sigler, P.G. M., of the Appeals and Grievances Committee presentedthe various cases reviewed and the action of the Committee was approved as follows:

We, your Committee on Appeals and Grievances, having received and examined thetranscripts and testimonies of Trials held in the constituent Lodges, and requests forreinstatements, during the year 1976, do submit our report as follows:

REQUEST FOR RE-INSTATEMENTMerryville Lodge No. 329VS.Carey E. Blanchard, III

On March 22, 1973 Merryville Lodge No. 329 voted to suspend Carey E. Blanchard, IIIfrom membership for Un-Masonic Conduct. This action of the Lodge was subsequentlyapproved by the Grand Lodge.

At a regular meeting in April 1976 Merryville Lodge No. 329 voted unanimously to askthe Grand Lodge to restore Carey Blanchard, III to membership in Merryville Lodge No.329.

Recommendation of Committee:

Your Committee recommends that the action of the Lodge be sustained, and that he bereinstated as of this date.

REQUEST FOR RE-INSTATEMENTHolly Springs Lodge No. 247VS.Robert Deleo Castello

On June 15, 1963 Holly Springs Lodge No. 247 indefinitely suspended Robert DeleoCastello from membership for Un-Masonic Conduct. This action was subsequently ap-proved by the Grand Lodge.

At a regular meeting on July 27, 1976 Holly Springs Lodge No. 247 voted unanimouslyfor reinstatement of Robert Deleo Castello.Recommendation of Committee:

Your Committee recommends that the Action of the Lodge be sustained, and that he bereinstated as of this date.

Milford Lodge No. 117VS.Douglas Harold Beeson

Charges: Un-Masonic ConductDouglas Harold Beeson was accused of flashing his hand with his Masonic ring on the

counter in a business establishment and at the same time a woman who was not his wifeholding on to his arm. He was also accused of being seen at a camp with this same woman,whose father owned the camp.

Verdict of the Lodge: Not Guilty by a vote of 61 to 12.

Recommendation of Committee:Your Committee recommends that the action of the Lodge be sustained.


: R. F. McGuire Lodge No. 209VS.Rex B. Morris

Charges: Un-Masonic Conduct

The charges were based on the records of the Fifth District Court of the Parish ofRichland. Rex B. Morris pled guilty to theft of $320.00 and was sentenced to serve twoyears under supervision of the Department of Corrections of the State of Louisiana: Thesentence was suspended and he was placed on two years active probation with thestipulation that he continue receiving psychiatric help.

Verdict of the Lodge: Guilty by a vote of 42 to 19.

Penalty of the Lodge: Indefinite suspension by a vote of 56 to 5

Recommendation of Committee:Your Committee recommends that the action of the Lodge as to Guilt and Penalty be

sustained.

Forest Hill Lodge No. 254VS.Elbrey Scott

Charges: Un-Masonic Conduct

These charges involved Elbrey Scott being arrested and charged with driving whileintoxicated on more than one occasion and his disturbing Lodge meetings while under theinfluence of liquor. The original charge also included charges of forcible rape. This part ofthe charges was later dropped by amendment as this matter was pending in court. Thecharges of forcible rape were later withdrawn in court.

Verdict of the Lodge: Guilty . :

Penalty of the Lodge: Indefinite suspension.

Recommendation of Committee:Your Committee recommends that the action of the Lodge as to Guilt and Penalty be

sustained.

Fair Park Lodge No, 436; ' . • vs . / .'. ; :>

Robert Rourk

Charges: Un-Masonic ConductThe Lodge used the Commission Form o,f trial — The charges involved Robert Rourk

taking articles from tenants of the Slattery Building while he was working as an AirCondition maintenance engineer. Robert Rourk pled guilty in court to the charges. He wasfined $750.00 and confined at hard labor for three years. The three year jail sentence wassuspended and he was placed on active probation for two years and that restitution be made.Several letters were read showing that he had been receiving psychiatric treatments.Verdict of the Lodge: Guilty <

Penalty of the Lodge: Six (6) months suspension from date charges were filed with theLodge, which was June 1, 1976.

Recommendation of Committee:Your Committee recommends that the Action of the Lodge as to Guilt be sustained but

that the Penalty be changed to one (1) year suspension — date of reinstatement be effectiveJune 1, 1977. :


Square & Compass Lodge No. 417VS.Leo R. Ponsaa

Charges: Un-Masonic ConductLeo R. Ponsaa was accused of making an illegal sale of a 1965 Motorcycle to a Master

Mason for $1,500.00 with out pink slip or title certificate for same. The Lodge used theCommission form of Trial.

Verdict of the Lodge: Guilty

Penalty of the Lodge: Two (2) years suspension from August 7, 1976.

Recommendation of Committee:Your Committee recommends that the action of the Lodge as to guilt be sustained, but

that the Penalty be changed to Indefinite Suspension.Fraternally submitted,Howard M. Sigler, P.G.M.D. Allen Long, P.G.M.L. V. Noles, P.G.M.Mode Chote, P.M.Walter I. Lanier, P.M.Elmer I. Gibson, P.G.M.Ross de Lee, P.M.

The committee report as a whole was adopted and approved by the Grand Lodge.

"PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE"

Brother Wallace Borland was presented with a certificate of Service by Brother ConradHahn, the Executive Seey. of the Masonic Service Assn., and Grand Master Crosby.

"PRESENTATION OF PICTURE"

W.\ Brother E. A. Russell, the Master of Sun Lodge No. 336, presented a picture of theold Masonic Temple, blown up to about 24 x 36 size, to the Grand Lodge.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC LAWAND JURISPRUDENCE

Chairman Grover L. Covington, P.G.M., of the Masonic Law and JurisprudenceCommittee reported on the Committee review of the Grand Master's report and the fiveresolutions were discussed before the Grand Lodge, and the following action was taken:

The Resolutions themselves are in an earlier part of this Condensed Minutes. Resolutions3 and 4 were disapproved by aye vote of the Grand Lodge.

Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren:We report as follows:Relative to those portions of the Grand Master's Address which were referred to this

Committee:

EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS

The Emergent Communications were for lawful Masonic purposes. They are approved.


APPOINTMENTS

These lie within the authority and discretion of the Grand Master and are approved.

PERMISSION GRANTED OR APPROVED

All items lie within the discretion of the Grand Master and are approved.

PERMISSION DENIED

These lie within the discretion of the Grand Master and are approved.

BUILDING PLANS APPROVED

After consultation with the proper Grand Lodge Committee to insure that the proposedfacilities are adequate, approval thereof is an administrative authority which is vested in theGrand Master. They are approved.

LODGES CONSOLIDATED

The consolidation was done in accordance with our law and it is approved.

DISPENSATIONS GRANTED

These dispensations are in accord with our law and jurisprudence and are the prerogativeof the Grand Master. They are approved.

DISPENSATIONS DENIED

See Rulings 7 and 8. They are approved.

BY-LAWS

The changes which were approved amended existing By-Laws in a manner which the lawauthorizes the Grand Master to approved. When there were new By-Laws or majoramendments to existing By-Laws, proper review was given by the Chairman and/or theCommittee. All actions by the Grand Master, both as to approval and disapproval, werecorrect.

RULINGS

No. 1: In this case, after a brother had objected to the advancement of a candidate at astated communication, he withdrew that objection at another stated communication the nextmonth. The Lodge requested permission to continue with the conferral of the Master Masondegree. The Grand Master properly ruled that an objection by a Brother has the effect of ablack cube (General Regulations Article VI, Sec. 5) and that the candidate must wait sixmonths and petition the Lodge for advancement.


No. 2: The Master of the subject Lodge, despite expressed objection by several brethrenin open Lodge, allowed the conferral of the Master Mason degree on one who had receivedunauthorized instruction from a Mason from a foreign jurisdiction and, further, a book ofinstruction was permitted to be used in his proficiency examination in the Fellowcraftdegree. The actions of the Master were grossly in violation of the clear language of ourHandbook.

The Grand Master properly ruled the lecturing and examination to be in violation of ourlaw, declared the degree null and void, ordered fees returned to the candidate, his nameremoved from the roll of the Lodge, and ordered that the candidate return the card, apronand monitor which were given to him. Further, he ruled that the candidate must wait sixmonths from the date of the objection before petitioning for advancement. The action iscorrect and is approved.

No. 3: The Grand Master correctly ruled that the Master of a Lodge had the authority torequest that a constituent Lodge hear a candidate's recitation and, if it is satisfied, issue aletter to that effect to the candidate's Lodge for acceptance.

No. 4: The Master of a Lodge had not discharged his duty and the Lodge declared hisoffice abandoned. The Grand Master ruled that this action was in accordance with our lawand that the person involved should not be accorded the honor of Past Master. The ruling iscorrect.

No. 5: The Grand Master properly ruled that a Lodge cannot remit the dues of a membersuspended for non-payment of dues over one year prior thereto.

No. 6: A Lodge, through the Grand Secretary, requested that another constituent Lodgeperform the duties of an investigating committee. There is no authority for this; the languageof Article VI of the General Regulations means an investigating committee of the Lodge towhich the petition is addressed. While a Lodge may request the assistance of another Lodgeto confirm the qualifications of the person, the primary duty rests with an investigatingcommittee consisting of members of the mother Lodge. The Grand Master so ruled and theruling is correct.

No. 7: The Grand Master properly ruled that the individual Lodge Has the responsibilityof determining whether a petitioner's disability precludes his acceptance under Article VI ofthe General Regulations, and that the Grand Master cannot grant a dispensation in thatrespect.

No. 8: This ruling involved the same question presented in Number 7 above, and iscorrect.

SPECIAL ACTION

This portion of the Grand Master's Address indicates that he gave it several months ofprayerful and soul-searching consideration, considering on the one hand the deplorableactions of a Past Grand Master and whether he should be tried before the Grand Lodge forsuch actions and, on the other hand, the divisive effect of such action on the present peaceand harmony which prevails in Freemasonry in Louisiana. He "bit the bullet" and acted inwhat he considers to be in the best interest of our fraternity, with full realization that hisdecision may not be entirely acceptable to all Masons.

However, this action lies within his authority.We approve this portion of his report.

OTHER OFFICIAL ACTS

The other official acts lie within the administrative discretion and responsibility of theGrand Master. They are approved.


RECOMMENDATIONS

The possibility of realigning our Masonic Districts, particularly outside of the metropoli-tan New Orleans area, because of the impact of the Interstate Highway system, warrants ourconcern. We concur in the recommendation.

The problem of the large number of persons who have received only the EnteredApprentice degree, and gone no further, is of concern to us. We agree that we shouldendeavor to ascertain the cause of this problem. :

The Grand Master, as the Grand Masters before him, was disappointed by the seeminglack of knowledge of our law by the Masters of the Lodges and their evident unfamiliaritywith the method of using our Handbook. Most of the questions from the constituent Lodgesare contained therein, in plain language. We concur in his recommendation that each of thethree principal officers should have a copy of the Handbook; further, they should bethoroughly familiar with most of its contents and be able to use it to find the infonnationdesired.

(See page 96 regarding duty of officers regarding this.)

The imporatnce of Lodge secretaries cannot be overly stressed. A workshop for them isrecommended. We concur.

We agree that a better system of accounts would probably be of value in informing thebrethren of various funds and thereby better enable them to make considered decisions as topriorities and ultimate use.

(Special note re Resolutions Review by M. L. & J. Committee.)

Discussion was made as to function of M. L. & J. Committee right to review theseresolutions and make recommendations for adoption or non adoption. Grand Master ruledM. L. & J. Committee has this right.

Relative to Resolutions referred to this Committee:

RESOLUTION NO. 1 of 1977

This Resolution, proper in fonn and procedure and proposed by our Deputy GrandMaster, would cause the 1978 Annual Grand Communication to be held on Monday,January 30.

While Article I, Section 1, of the General Regulations provides that such communicationshall be held on the first Monday of February, it also states that the Grand Lodge may, byresolution in annual communication, change the date for the convening of the GrandCommunication for the following year.

We recommend its adoption.(Adopted by Aye Vote.)


This Resolution, also proposed by our Deputy Grand Master, would authorize the GrandMaster to appoint District Chairmen of Masonic Education in each Masonic District, whowould perform their duties under the supervision of the Grand Master in cooperation withthe Committee on Masonic Education.

It is proper as to fonn and procedure.We recommend its aoption.(Adopted by Aye Vote.)



This Resolution, proper in form and procedure, was introduced by twenty-three brethren,including Most Worshipful D. Allen Long, Past Grand Master. It would provide that ArticleVI, Section 5, of the General Regulations be amended to add:

"When the examination is accepted by the Lodge he shall have one year in which topresent himself for the Master Masons (sic) Degree, he shall have six months in which topresent himself for examination during which time he can not be issued a dues card, can nothold office, serve on committees, demit or petition for other rites. He has the right to visithis own Lodge for six months; after which, if he has not passed a satisfactory examination inthe catechism, in open Lodge, he shall stand suspended as in the Entered Apprentice andFellow Craft Degree."

The knowledge of the catechism is, in our opinion, not necessarily indicative of thededication or quality of one who has been raised. Most of us know members of our ownLodges whose lives are in keeping with the high ideals and tenets of our fraternity, but whohad a very difficult time in learning the prior catechisms. We probably know others whoseability to recite words in their proper sequence comes quite easily, but whose actions, to oursorrow, belie the meaning and significance of those words. To impose this law on those forwhom recitation is extremely difficult would constitute an unconscionable burden on themas well as upon those who devote many hours to lecturing them.

Further, we do not feel that the " in limbo'' status of those who are unable to recite withinthe 6-inonth period is in the best interest of our fraternity. They would have knowledge ofour esoteric work but could use none of them. We wonder if this won't result in anaggravation of a situation which now exists, whereby we have many Entered Apprenticeswho haven't advanced. We are already concerned about them, but believe that it would beof greater concern to add to that number persons who have received the Master Masondegree. Therefore, we recommend that this Resolution not be adopted.

(Resoultion was not adopted.)


This Resolution, proper in form and procedure, was introduced by Most WorshipfulDavid S. Hartinan, Past Grand Master.

Its adoption would result in the 1978 Annual Grand Communication being held in NewOrleans.

Resolution No. 2 of 1976, adopted at our last Grand Lodge communication, provides thatthe 1978 communication be held in Monroe. Our present Deputy Grand Master was one ofthose who introduced that Resolution. It is assumed that he will be elevated to the office ofGrand Master; if so, he will preside at the 1978 session. It would be in accord with hiswishes if the Resolution before us be defeated.

Further, the preamble to Resolution No. 4 Of 1977 recites certain alleged financial costsinvolved in the travel and per diem expenses of members of the Grand Lodge from themetropolitan New Orleans area. There are many brethren who do not feel that this is justcause for changing the meeting place. According to the calculations attached to thisResolution, less than 17%, less than l/5th, of the persons eligible to vote in Grand Lodgecome from Orleans and Jefferson parishes. What about the 83% who do not live there?

A primary purpose in moving the annual communication around the state is to bringfreemasonry to them — even some of us residing close to New Orleans, and thereforefinding attendance at Grand Lodge relatively easy, acknowledge that Grand Lodge IS not,and should not be, a New Orleans monopoly. It belongs to all of our members. Those who,for these many years, have traveled from remote regions of our state, particularly from thenorthern portion thereof, often at the expense of real hardship to their businesses andfamilies, deserve our brotherly consideration now. Those in close proximity to New


Orleans, including some members of this Committee, cannot be insensitive to our brethrenin or near Lake Charles, Monroe, Shreveport, Alexandria, and other locales.

We recommend that this Resolution not be approved.(Resolution was not adopted.)


This Resolution, proper in form and procedure, was introduced by Most WorshipfulDavid S. Hartman, Past Grand Master.

It provides that, as the Grand Master is the presiding officer of all Grand LodgeCommunications and the hat is a symbol of his office, no one presented to him forintroduction to the brethren may wear a headdress of any kind.

The Grand Master, being the superior Mason in our jurisdiction, is entitled to therecognition which this Resolution mandates.

Therefore, your Committee recommends that it be adopted.(Adopted by Aye Vote.) (Brother Hartman clarified that this refers to Grand Lodge

Session.)

Respectfully submitted,Grover L. Covington, P.G.M.Woodrow A. Downs, P.G.M.Alex L. Stephens, P.G.M.Nat Collins, Jr., P.M.Robert L. Kleinpeter, P.M.James A. Smith, P.M.James M. Walley, Sr., P.M.

Committee recommendation as a whole approved by Grand Lodge.

The Chairman of the State of the Order Committee, W.\ Brother Vernon Dupree,presented his report and it also reviewed certain parts of the Grand Master's report referredto it, and all were approved by aye vote.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE STATE OF THE ORDER

The Committee on the State of the Order reports as follows on those sections of the GrandMaster's Address referred to it by the Committee on Distribution and Analysis of the GrandMaster's Address:

Our Grand Master states he tried to do his best to fulfill his obligations to this GrandLodge, and he acknowledges the willing and dedicated help of many Brethren in his efforts.Enroute to achieving his objective, he engaged in 75 visits and activities in constituentLodges in Louisiana; made 3 visits to other Jurisdictions; and visited six other MasonicBodies — a total of 84 events involving 99 days of the year. From these extensive visits andengagements he reports finding peace and harmony prevailing in almost every lodge, andbelieves our Fraternity is perhaps stronger than it has been in several years. He gave muchcredit to the District Deputy Grand Masters for their dedication and contributions toward asuccessful year.

Our Grand Master reports that his Homecoming on May 15, 1976 and the BicentennialCelebration in connection therewith were most successful, with the occasion being held inthe Rapides Parish Coliseum instead of the Masonic Home for Children, to accomodate thelargest number of people ever to attend a Masonic Program in Louisiana.

The Masonic Home for Children was cited by our Grand Master as one of our finestcharities, and the effectiveness and dedication of the Board of Trustees were praised. Hereported that the Grand Master's Project last year resulted in almost $55,000 in contribu-


tions and gifts to the Masonic Home Educational Foundation, and he praised the manyBrethren who contributed toward this worthy cause for their generosity.

Our Grand Master constituted the Batbn Rouge Relief Lodge No. 5; officiated at thelaying of 5 cornerstones — three at Lodges, one at a school, and one at a Memorial YouthBuilding at a Baptist Church; and dedicated two new Lodge Halls.

Five recommendations were made by our Grand Master for improving or strengtheningour Fraternity, all five of which appear to this Committee to have merit.

From the foregoing, this Committee concludes that our Grand Master has adequatelyfulfilled his obligations as Grand Master, and that the State of the Order is sound.

Fraternally Submitted:Vernon Dupree, P.M. (399), ChairmanJames A. Leithhead (165)Henry J. Ward, P.M. (160)

REPORT OF THE GRAND LODGE HALL BOARDThe next report was made by M.\W.\ Brother D. Allen Long, P.G.M, and secretary of

the "Grand Lodge Hall Board".A. It was recommended that the Grand Attorney write a letter to Federal Deposit

Insurance Cooperation as a representative of the ICB to cancel our lease, andattempt to obtain a new tenant.

B. The Auditors report was approved.C. The Board voted to send $73,790.00 of the profit of the Hall Board, to the Masonic

Home for Children to assist in its operating cost. It also recommended$18,000.00 be given to the Board of Charities and Benevolence in accordancewith the Grand Lodge Law. After much discussion, the Resolution to have anappraisal made of the Masonic Temple Building, was approved estimated to costapproximately $15,000.00. A declaration of intention was also presented and isquoted below to try to eliminate any rumors and erroneous opinions beingpassed around. .

Declaration of Intentions:1. That the purpose of obtaining the appraisal is for the sole purpose of making a decision

as to the future use of the Masonic Temple Building and to determine whatincome should be derived from a business standpoint.

2. That the Directors of the Grand Lodge Hall Board is cognizant of the prohibitionsagainst the disposal of the Grand Lodge property without the consent of theGrand Lodge at its annual communication.

3. That after obtaining the opinion of a professional appraiser, the Directors of the GrandLodge Hall Board, will consider the same and make a recommendation as to thefeasibility of obtaining a proper return from rental income or selling the MasonicTemple Building for the recommended market value.

4. That, no action will be taken or any recommendations made without first giving dueand proper consideration to all constituent Lodges who,now make use of theMasonic Temple Building, to the end that no constituent Lodge who has or maynow use the facilities of the Masonic Temple Building on a regular basis, will bedamaged, evicted, deprived of a place to regularly meet or be unreasonable or beunduly burdened in any respect. It being the desire of the Hall Board to protectfully all such Lodges and particularly those who have made contributions towardthe keeping and preservation of the Masonic Temple Building.

The full reports of Grand Lodge Hall Board follows:

AT THE CALL OF THE GRAND MASTER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, AMEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GRAND LODGE HALLWAS HELD ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1977, 10:30 A.M. IN THELOUISIANA ROOM, SHERATON CHATEAU CHARLES MOTEL, LAKECHARLES, LA.


PRESENT:Robert H. Crosby, Jr., Grand MasterE. R. Minchew, Deputy Grand MasterArthur M. Retif, Grand Senior WardenD. Walter lessen* Grand Junior WardenJohn B. Trask, Sr., Grand TreasurerDelwin P. Laguens, Grand SecretaryLatnie L. Brewton, P.M.David S. Hartman, P.G.M.D. Allen Long, P.G.M.Fred H. Raiford, Jr., P.G.M.Ben F. Reeves, P.M.T. Scott Strickland, P.G.M.

1 Theron H. Taylor, P.M.James M. Walley, P.M.

EXCUSED:Voris King, P.M. (In preparation of Grand Lodge Session)

ABSENT:John F. Arnold, P.M., Sidney Bowman, P.M., W. Warren Allen, P.M.

OPENING PRAYER:The meeting was opened with prayer by W.\ Brother Theron H. Taylor, P.M.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS BOARD MEETINGS:The minutes of the November 13, 1976 meeting were approved as mailed tothe Board members.

MINUTES OF EXEC. COMM. MEETINGS:The minutes of the Executive Committee for the months of November,December and January were approved as mailed.

I.C.B. LEASE:It was moved, seconded and passed that the lease with I. C. B. be cancelled andthat the Grand Master notify I.C.B., Bank of New Orleans, and F.D.I.C.

REPORT OF SPECIAL REVIEW COMM.:The5 Special Review Committee recommended that the Grand Lodge HallBoard be authorized to have an official M.A.I, appraisal made to determinethe market value of the Temple Building and rent rate structure.

MASONIC TEMPLE BLDG. CEMETERY STATEMENT OF PROFIT & LOSS:A. After reading and studying the financial report of the Masonic Templeand the Masonic Cemetery, it was moved, seconded and passed that theauditors report be approved and accepted. (See attached)B. It was moved by R.\W.\ Brother Arthur M. Retif, seconded by W.\Brother Theron H. Taylor and passed that the Grand Lodge Hall Board pay tothe Charities and Benevolence Board the sum of $18,000.00.C. It was moved by R.\W.\ Brother E. R. Minchew, D.G.M., andseconded by M.\W.\ Brother T. Scott Strickland and passed that the GrandLodge Hall Board pay to the Masonic Childrens Home the sum of $73,790.00out of its funds.

MOTION TO APPRAISE MASONIC TEMPLE:The following motion was offered by M.\W.\ Brother T. Scott Strickland,P.G.M. and seconded by M.\W.\ Brother Fred H. Raiford, Jr., P.G.M. andpassed that considering the age of the Masonic Temple Building and repairsmade necessary by the passage of time, as well as wear and tear. The rapidturn-over of tenants in recent months, and the dictates of sound businessprinciples, it is hereby recommended that the Board of Directors of the GrandLodge Hall feoard employ the services of a professional appraiser for the


purpose of establishing the market value of the Masonic Temple Building,both for sales price and determining a proper rental return in proportion to thevalue of the premises. That recommendations be requested from the appraiseremployed as to renovations, alterations and changes, together with the approx-imate cost thereof, in order to reach the maximum value for the MasonicTemple Building, as well as a sufficient return on the investment.In undertaking this project, it is suggested that the Board of Directors of theGrand Lodge Hall Board adopt the following declaration of intentions:

1. That the purpose of obtaining the appraisal is for the sole purpose ofmaking a decision as to future use of the Masonic Temple Building and todetermine what income should be derived from a business standpoint.

2. That the Directors of the Grand Lodge Hall Board is cognizant of theprohibitions against the disposal of Grand Lodge property without the consentof the Grand Lodge at its annual communication.

3. That after obtaining the opinion of a professional appraiser, theDirectorsof the Grand Lodge Hall Board, will consider the same and make a recom-mendation as to the feasibility of obtaining a proper return from rental incomeor selling the Masonic Temple Building for the recommended market value.

4. That, no action will be taken or any recommendations made without firstgiving due and proper consideration to all constituent Lodges who now makeuse of the Masonic Temple Building, to the end that no constituent Lodge whohas or may now use the facilities of the Masonic Temple Building on a regularbasis, will be damaged, evicted, deprived of a place to regularly meet or beunreasonable or unduly burdened in any respect. It being the desire of the HallBoard to protect fully all such Lodges and particularly those who have madecontributions toward the keeping and preservation of the Masonic TempleBuilding.

BUDGET 1977:It was moved, seconded and passed that the budget for the Masonic Templeand the Masonic Cemetery be as follows:

Income .< $380881.60Expenses $320933.55

GRAND LODGE ATTORNEY:It was moved and seconded that W.\ Brother Robert L. Kleinpeter, GrandLodge Attorney, be complimented for the wonderful services to the G.L.H.B.

HEALTH INS, ON MASONIC TEMPLE EMPLOYEES:The Insurance Committee reported that they had received several bids, thatafter evaluating the bids. They recommended that we accept the Blue Crossplan issued through the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce and your Boardapproved the recommendation.

INSURANCE ON MASONIC TEMPLE BUILDING:It was moved by M.'.W.\ Brother T. Scott Strickland, P.G.M., seconded byR.\ W.\ Brother John B. Trask, Sr., G.T., that we get bids on the insurance onthe Masonic Temple Building that the bids be for a one year and three yearterm. That when the bids are in, this Board meet to decide on the best bid.APPROVED.

NEXT MEETING DATES:The next three meetings of the Grand Lodge Hall Board will be as follows:

Saturday, May 14, 1977 (Alexandria)Saturday, August 13, 1977 (New Orleans).Saturday, November 12, 1977 (Alexandria)


ADJOURNMENT:The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 P.M. after closing prayer by M.\W.\Brother Fred H. Raiford, Jr., P.G.M.

Fraternally submitted,D. Allen Long,Past Grand MasterSecretary

APPROVED:ROBERT H. CROSBY, JR.,GRAND MASTERCHAIRMAN

TEMPLE BUILDING AND CEMETERY

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETDECEMBER 31, 1976

A S S E T S

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash $ 122,089Accounts Receivable

Tenants—Net $ 59,987Other 3,956 63,943

Prepaid Insurance 3,474Accrued Interest Receivable 211

Total Current Assets $ 189,717

INVESTMENTS: (At Cost)

U.S. Government BondsAnd Notes $ 818,427

Promissory Note-F.H.A. Insured 13,605Investment Funds 19,950Savings Accounts 26,516


BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT:

Land And Building $2,774,119Improvements 791,984Furniture And Equipment 135,220Cemetery Improvements

And Equipment 6,917 $3,708,240Less Accumulated Depreciation 2,275,578Building And Equipment-Net 1.432,662

Total $2,500.877



Accounts Payable $ 6,468


SURPLUS:

Restricted:Elevator Automation $ 59,982Depreciation Fund 332,950Replacements, Obsolescence

And Improvement Fund 513,612Cemetery Endowment Fund 96,087Cemetery Perpetual

Upkeep Fund ' 35,184 1,037,815General:

Temple Building $1,485,149Cemetery ( 28,555) 1,456,594

Total Surplus 2,494,409Total $2.500.877

SECTION I

TEMPLE BUILDING


EXHIBIT "A"

INCOME:

Rentals:Stores And Offices $300,729Lodge Rooms 40,847Auditorium 700Social Rooms 2,090

Total Rental Income $344,366

Public Telephones 110Other Income:

Discounts Earned $ 110Miscellaneous Income 1,670 1,780Total Income ~ $346,256

EXPENSES:

Salaries $ 20,412Wages 50,991General Maintenance Contracts 82,285Advertising 575Audit 3,000Board 3,787Christmas Gifts-Employees 798Commissions On Rents —

Building Manager 6,651Electricity 61,223Fuel 5,480General Maintenance —

Janitors' Wages 7,790General Maintenance — Other 8,751Insurance 12,577


Lamps 666Miscellaneous 3,070Office Expenses 221Payroll Taxes 6,173Real Estate Taxes 20,080Occupational Licenses And

Personal Property Taxes 681Stationery And Printing 1,193Supplies 2,299Water 4,548Retired Employee's Pension 2,400

Total Expenses BeforeDepreciation 305,651

Net Income BeforeDepreciation $ 40,605

DEPRECIATION(Exhibit "B-2") 53,572Net (Loss) on Building

Operations (Forwarded) ($ 12,967)

MASONIC CEMETERY

STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSEFOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1976 AND 1975

EXHIBIT "C-l"

1976 1975 INCREASE(DECREASE)

INCOME:Interment Fees $6,876 $4,835 $2,041Interest Perpetual Care Fund 1,092 977 115Interest Cemetery Endowment

Fund 6,455 5,669 786Miscellaneous 204 110 94_

Total Income $14,627 $11,591 $3,036

EXPENSES:

Wages $12,807 $12,991 ($ 184)Depreciation 553 640 ( 87)Insurance 437 524 ( 87)Interest Expense 370 1,658 (1,288Payroll Taxes 1,570 1,321 249Maintenance 2,372 2,675 ( 303)Miscellaneous 402 — 402

Total Expenses $18,511 $1-9,809 ($1,298)NetLoss ($ 3,884) ($ 8,218) $4,334

A MEETING OF THE GRAND LODGE HALL BOARD WAS HELD ON TUES-DAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1977 IN THE LAKE CHARLES CIVIC CENTER, AFTERCLOSING OF GRAND LODGE, AT 2:30 P.M.


PRESENT:

E. R. Minchew, G.M.Arthur M. Retif, D.G.M.D. Walter Jessen, G.S.W.Robert L. Kleinpeter, G.J.W.John B. Trask, G.T.Delwin P. Laguens, G.S.D. Allen Long, P.G.M.Fred H. Raiford, Jr., P.G.M.T. Scott Strickland, P.G.M.Theron H. Taylor, P.M.James M. Walley, P.M.

ABSENT:

W. Warren Allen, P.M.John F. Arnold, P.M.Sidney Bowman, P.M.Latnie Brewton, P.M.Voris King, P.M.Walter I. Lanier, P.M.Ben F. Reeves, P.M.

OPENING PRAYER:

The meeting was opened with prayer by W.\ Brother Theron H. Taylor, P.M.

REORGANIZATION OF BOARD:

The reorganization of the Board took place resulting in the following membersbeing elected to the Executive Board:

Arthur M. Retif, D.G.M., ChainnanD. Allen Long, P.G.M., SecretaryJohn B. Trask, Sr., G.T., as Asst. ChainnanDelwin P. Laguens, G.S.James M. Walley, P.M.

NEXT BOARD MEETINGS:

The Board meetings for the rest of the year were set as follows:

May 14, 1977 at AlexandriaAugust 13, 1977 at New OrleansNovember 12, 1977 at Alexandria

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business, the meeting was closed with prayer byM.-.W/. Fred H. Raiford, Jr., P.G.M.The next meeting of the Executive Committee was set for Thursday, February24, 1977 at 10:30 A.M. in the Board Room of the Masonic Temple Building.

Fraternally submitted.D. Allen Long,Past Grand MasterSecretary

APPROVED:E. R. Minchew,Grand Master,Chainnan

After considerable discussion the reports of the Grand Lodge Hall Board were approvedand ordered printed in the Minutes.


COMMITTEE REPORTS

Following are various Committee Reports presented thru balance of this session. Inbetween subsequent reporting and during subsequent sessions the distinguished guestspreviously introduced were individually called on and responded formally on their visit toour Grand Lodge.

REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR MASONIC HOMEEDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.

It gives me a great deal of pleasure and pride to submit herewith my annual report of theMasonic Home Educational Foundation, Inc., for the year of 1976.

In 1941 there was started a program of raising funds to educate the high school graduatesof the Home with a college education. Since that time we have always been able to give thegraduates a college education if they so desired and made their grades.

Out of this beginning the foundation was formed in 1957. We have been able to helpmany children of Masonic connections over the state who were not able to pursue a collegeeducation because of finances. This financial assistance for the boys and girls is basedstrictly on that of financial need and we have many requests each year for the help from thisfund. We are happy to say this fund is growing each year and we are able to help more boysand girls yearly. We feel like this is a very noble undertaking for many would not be able toenroll in college without our help.

This year we are helping 91 students and their names are as follows:

Name — School — Year — Major

Adams, Bessie, Nicholls State, Special Ed.Amos, Billy Earl, Northeast, Junior, Pre-DentalAnderson, Robert C , L.S.U., Junior, Adv.-DesignAshmore, Marcia, L.S.U., PsychologyBabb, Jon David, L.S.U., Junior, Comm. BankingBeary, David A., L.S.U., Bio-ScienceBallard, Francis Elizabeth, Southwestern, Freshman, BusinessBlack, Lisa G., Northeast, Junior, EducationBrown, Mark Anthony, McNeese, Soph., Pre-MedButler, Fred Lee, L.S.U., LawBurgess, Grover C , Northeast, Junior, General StudiesBurgess, Sheri, Northeast, Soph., Elem. EducationCain, Jaines Nathan, L.S.U.-A, ForestryCarr, Debra Jay, Northeast, NursingCoffman, Terry M., Northeast, Soph., BusinessCormier, Eugenia F., U.S.L., MerchandisingCrochet, April Gale, Southeastern, Junior, EducationCrochet, W.W., Southeastern, MusicDavis, Robert A., La. Tech, Pre-DentalDavis, Rodney Dean, Southeastern, Freshman, Business Admin.Delbueno, Dianne, L.S.U., Junior, PsychologyDouget, Jaines Wade, L.S.U., HealthDoughty, Janet K., La. Tech., Freshman, General StudiesEasley, Gerry Bobby, Southeastern, Soph., Physical TherapyEllis, William David, La. College, Freshman, EducationEngelbracht, Jaines T., Northeast, Freshman, BroadcastingEzell, Phyllis Berry, Northeast, Junior, Elem. EducationFutr, Judy Kay, La. Tech., EducationFurr, Herbert Ray, La. Tech., Pre-MedFurr, Paula, La. Tech, Junior, Sociology


Graves, Ernest Doyle, L.S.U., Soph., Pre-Med.Green, Brenda Gail, La. College, Soph., SociologyGrimmer, Nona Ray, Southeastern, Junior, Social WorkerHamilton, Janette, McNeese, Junior, Business Ed.Gunter, Brenda Gail, Northwestern, AccountingHammond, Diane, Northeast, General StudiesHarper, Wayne E., La. Tech., Commercial ArtHolland, Brenda Sue, Northeast, Senior, Law EnforcementHudson, Coleman, III, Northeast, BroadcastingJohnson, Judy Lynn, Northwestern, Senior, Elect. Eng. Tech.Kelley, Rebecca L., La. Tech, Freshman, AccountingKershaw, Brian Dale, McNeese, Freshman, Pre-Med.LaFleur, Gwen Dale, L.S.U., Freshman, NursingLandry, Richard E., L.S.U.-N.O., Senior, Dr.-MedicalLeggett, Taininy Louise, Northeast, Freshman, Occup. TherapyLockwood, Susan Cook, La. Tech., Soph., Elein. EducationMcClendon, Renee, Northeast, Junior, Elein. EducationMaddox, Dennis, Clarke College, Freshman, Church MusicMiller, Laird Blake, Northeast, Freshman, AnesthesiologyMoore, Roberta Ann, L.S.U.-A, Soph., NursingMorgan, Lisa Ann, McNeese, Freshman, Business Adm.McWilliams, Leonard H., L.S.U., DentistNolan, Christine, Georgia University, Political ScienceO'Brien, John Timothy, L.S.U.-Eunice, Freshman, LawPaugh, Debra K., L.S.U.-A, Senior, Business Adm.Pender, James M., Northwestern, Junior, Business Ed.Pitre, Ethel M., L.S.U., Junior, Phy. EducationPurvis, Russell, Southeastern, Soph., General StudiesPutnam, J. Wesley, Asbury Theo. Sern., Junior, Master of Divini.Ray, George Brad, La. Tech., Civil Eng.Reed, Andrew, L.S.U., General StudiesSanderson, David Allen, Northwestern, ForestrySeiley, Donna, Northeast, Senior, PharmacySeigel, William, L.S.U., EngineeringSellers, Pamela K., Southeastern, Soph., Plant ScienceSingleton, Janice L., Southwestern, NursingSimpson, Jamie M., L.S.U., Senior, PsychologySmith, Matthew G., Loyola, Freshman, Phy. & ChemistrySmith, Pamela Ruth, La. College, Junior, Computer Prog.Smith, Sibley J., Jr., Northeast, Junior, SpeechSpruill, Benjamin R., L.S.U.-Shreveport, DoctorStapp, John Stanley, Northwestern, OptometeryStapp, Roy Nolan, Jr., Northwestern, Ed. BiologyStephan, Michael Dean, Northeast, Junior, Law EnforcementStephens, Starr Lynn, L.S.U., Senior, Fine ArtsTaylor, Karen M., Northeast, Soph., Speech TherapyToney, Chyleen, Northeast, Phy. TherapyTurner, Karen Elaine, McNeese, Soph., NursingTyler, Coleen Ford, McNeese, Soph., Business Adm.Vining, Mary Lou, La. Tech, Med-Tech.Walker, Francis D., Northwestern, Phys. Ed.Walters, Teresa Kim, Northeast, Freshman, BBAWelch, Julie Ann, Northwestern, Soph., Computer Tech.Whidden, Chardra Ray, L.S.U., Business Ed.Williamson, Tanya, La. College, Freshman, Art, Music


Williamson, Wanda Diana, La. Tech, Junior, Animal ScienceWilkinson, William Edward, Northwestern, Junior, NursingWilson, Gay Wayne, Northeast, Freshman, General Studies

Children from the Masonic Home

Abshire, Kathy, Northwestern, Junior, EducationReynolds, Janet, La. Tech, Soph., EducationReynolds, Emma Ann, Northeast, Social WorkJordon, Peggy, Northwestern

Through the money that is being raised for this foundation from Memorials, gifts,bequests, Lodge donations, through collections from their banks and other sources, we havemade it possible to continue our work and at the same time continue to build up thefoundation where we will be able to some day help all the children of the state that need ourhelp. Particularly through our memorials and drives for donations for this foundation, wehave been able to build the foundation to where it is today.

Most Worshipful Robert H. Crosby, Grand Master has taken for his project for the year1976 to raise enough money to bring our foundation up to one million dollars. We feel thatthe Grand Master will attain this goal of one million dollars. I am sure that after the goal isreached there will still be need for more money to continue the great work in education overthe state. We feel that some of these days we will be able to help all boys and girls in the stateget a college education. . . .

I am sure the Grand Master is real proud of the response that he has received all over thestate. This is a worthy cause. Something that we can all be very proud of.

Fraternally yours,Dee A. Strickland, Chairman


MASONIC HOME EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.

ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA

NOVEMBER 30, 1976


1̂ N D E XPAGE

ACCOUNTANT'S LETTER 1

EXHIBITS:A BALANCE SHEET 2B STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENSE, AND

CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE 3

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4 - 5


Junius H.Payne. Jr.C.P.A. «e.4-i9es>Elmer V. Moore, C.PA.Clemon J. Herrington, C. P- A.L.Paul Hood.C.P.A-

Payne, Moore & HerringtonCertified Public Accountants

Six Hundred DeSolo StreelAlexandria,Louisiana 71301

December 13, 1976

To the Board of Directors of

Masonic Home Educational Foundation, Inc.

We have examined the balance sheet of Masonic Home Educational

Foundation, Inc., as of November 30, 1976, and the related statement of revenue,

expense, and changes in fund balance for the year then ended. Our examination

was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and, accordingly,

included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures

as we considered necessary in the circumstances.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present

fairly the financial position of Masonic Home Educational Foundation, Inc.,.as of

November 30, 1976, and the results of its operations and changes in fund balance

for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting

principles applied on a consistent basis.

C^tified Public Accountants


MASONIC HOME EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION,BALANCE SHEET

NOVEMBER 30, 1976

$330

1

53

5 2 5

,1929

,000,588

,000

1 9$ 21

,454,922,376

CURRENT ASSETSCash in bankAccrued interest receivable


INVESTMENTSSavings accounts and certificates of deposit (Note 2)Corporate stocks (Note 3)Municipal bonds (Note 4)Farmers Home Administration Notes (Note 5)Farmers Home Administration ParticipationCertificates (Note 6)


FIXED ASSETSOffice equipment $ 780Less - accumulated depreciation 273

Total Fixed Assets 507

OTHER ASSETKnox Trust (Note 7)

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCECURRENT LIABILITIESAccount payableDue to Masonic Home for Children


FUND BALANCE (Exhibit B)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

$8

$ 8

9 3 6

$944

2 5 0,143

,393

,113

jJ>06

-ON, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS EXHIBIT A


MASONIC HOME EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENSE, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE

DECEMBER 1, 1975 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 1976

REVENUEDonationsInterest earnedDividendsDonations through estates and trusts

Total Revenue

EXPENSECollege fees and tuitionOffice secretary and clerical expenseAuditing, accounting, and tax servicePrinting costs and postageTelephoneDepreciationOffice supplies and expenseMiscellaneous

Total Expense

EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSE

FUND BALANCE, DECEMBER 1, 1975

FUND BALANCE, NOVEMBER 30, 1976


$6141

11

,292,800,425,7753001569026

$ 5270

13$136

79

$ 56

879

$936

,416,30840

,789,553

,864

,689

,424

,113

EXHIBIT B


MASONIC HOME EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.

Notes to Financial Statements

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Depreciation is based on the estimated useful life of the asset and wascomputed by use of the straight-line method.

Non-cash gifts are recorded at the fair market value at the date of gift,with the exception of stocks and bonds. Gifts of bonds are recorded at theface amount of the bonds. Gifts of corporate stocks are recorded at a nominalvalue or zero.

2. SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AND CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT

Investments in savings accounts and certificates of deposit at November 30,1976, were as follows:

First Federal of MonroeFirst Federal Savings and Loanof Allen Parish

Peoples Homestead Associationof Monroe

First Federal Savings and Loanof Winnfield

Red River Federal Savingsand Loan

Guaranty Bank and Trust Co.Guaranty Bank and Trust Co.Guaranty Bank and Trust Co.Rapides Bank and Trust Co.

Total

MATURITY INTERESTDATE RATE BALANCE

12/31/

4/10/78

7 1/2% $ 20,000

7 1/2 28,156

11/26/77 7 1/2 20,000

6/16/78 7 1/2 23,893

12/9/764/4/77

12/1/7612/13/76Demand

55555

3/41/21/21/2

47408070

$330

,892,000,000,000251,192

3. CORPORATE STOCKS

Corporate stocks owned by the Foundation at November 30, 1976, consistedof 43 shares of Capital Management Corp., recorded in the books at $9 and 40shares of First Commerce Corporation recorded at zero. These stocks are notactively traded and market values were not available at November 30, 1976.

4. MUNICIPAL BONDS

Municipal bonds consisted of one 5.25 percent City of Natchitoches PublicImprovement coupon bond, face amount $1,000, which matures April 1, 1988.


THE REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEESMASONIC HOME FOR CHILDREN

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Masonic Home for Children, for the year endingDecember 31, 1976, filed the following report.

Brethren:

I submit the annual report of the Board of Trustees, Masonic Home for Children, for theyear ending December 31,1976. Our regular meetings of the Board have been well attendedby its members. Those who missed a meeting had good reason for so doing.

At the first meeting of the Board for Masonic year, 1976, the same officers were electedand committees appointed for the Masonic year.

We close the year of 1976 with 51 children. The total number of children in our careduring the year was 73. We now have 5 children in high school, 10 in junior high, 28 inelementary, 2 in kindergarten and 4 at home. We also have 2 attending college. JanetReynolds attending Louisiana Tech and Kathy Abshire is at Northwestern.

Jack Sanders played football this season with Brame Junior High. Natalie Cramer playedin the Band and Clark Salazar, Sherri Harry and Jack Sanders sang in the choir at BraineJunior High. Some of our boys belong to and attend DeMolay Chapter.

Our air-conditioning and heating is complete and in operation.The Desert Wheels Unit of the Mid-State Shrine Club gave the children a cake and ice

cream party. The Lafayette Assembly No. 18, Order of the Rainbow for Girls made a visit tothe Home. The girls brought cookies and punch for the Children and they spent theafternoon playing games with them.

Two of our girls were married during the year. Emma Reynolds became the first to bemarried in our beautiful Chapel to Mr. Scott Bumgardner of Bunkie on December 20,1975.Peggy Jordan married Mr. Dennis Arthur of Natchitoches on January 31,1976 in WestsideBaptist Church in Natchitoches.

We had our Annual Easter Egg Hunts this year. Golden Link Chapter of Boyce,Louisiana had an egg hunt here on Sunday afternoon, Easter Sunday. The AlexandriaRainbow Girls had one on Good Friday Afternoon. The ladies of Golden Link Chapter havebeen doing this since 1926.

The YWCA of Alexandria let our children come and use their swimming pool twice aweek and the children enjoyed it very much. Alexandria Lodge No. 398 picked up the tabfor this. Alexandria Lodge No. 398 had a play-day on June 26th and played Softball, volleyball and other games with the children. They barbecued hamburgers for everyone. TheExchange Club of Alexandria carried our children to Fishville for a day of swimming,skating, recreation and food for everyone.

Shreveport District Lodge had our children as guest of the Louisiana State Fair once againthis year. The Masons and their wives took over the children and carried them through theFair so that the houseparents would be free to enjoy the Fair. Everyone had a most enjoyabletime.

Abe Hinson Lodge No. 472 held their Past Master's night at the Home and cooked steakson our barbecue pit for our children.

The Rotary Club of Alexandria treated the children to a circus in Menard High School andgave them popcorn.

Robert H. Crosby, Grand Master held the Bicentennial Homecoming in the Rapids ParishColiseum. We had a very fine program, music and entertainment and a barbecue dinner at12:30 P.M. The speaker was Governor John J. McKeithen. There were about 3000 inattendance. After the program and dinner a good many visited the home and looked around.

The annual O.E.S. Pilgrimage was held September 19, 1976. There were over 1000 inattendance. They had a very fine program, music and entertainment by the children. TheGrand Chapter presented by Mrs. Juanita Smith, Worthy Grand Matron, the home withapproximately $2700.00 to purchase either an organ or piano for the chapel.

The Ladies and Brethren restocked our storeroom with good food.


Many Christinas parties were held. Southern Hills Lodge No. 464 asked the children andstaff to Shreveport for a Christinas Party. They went over on Friday evening for the party.Everyone was given presents and a nice feed. The Masonic families had all to spend thenight. An enjoyable time was had. They came back to Natchitoches on Saturday for thefireworks display. A beautiful and enjoyable time.

Cenla Shrine Club held a Christinas Party at the Club for the Children. They gave thempresents and refreshments.

The Home party was held at the Masonic Children's Home a tremendous time was had byall. Santa Claus came and gave out the gifts.

On February 15, 1976 Brother Frank J. Stevens celebrated his 20th year as Superinten-dent of the Masonic Home for Children. On September 1, 1976 Brother Stevens retired andBrother Robert C. Joyner assumed the duties as superintendent.

The children's health was good this year. No serious illness just a few colds and bruises.Dr. Aubry White passed away this year. He and his father have been the physicians for

the home since 1925.Siimns Flower Shop furnished ice cream each month for the children to go with birthday

cake. Mrs. Simins started this custom some 16 years ago.McDonald's hamburgers in Pineville treated the Home to Quarter Pounders. Everything

considered we had a very good year.The Masons all over the state are becoming more aware of what we really have in our

Masonic Home, there is a great reawakening of the Masons of the state to what our Homemeans to the Masonic Order in Louisiana. However, I am very sorry to say that there are afew who want to say and make others believe that this Home has served its purpose and wehave no further need for the Home that we should farm our children out, and let the welfaretake care of them. Those who advance that kind of thinking, I wish they would attend everyaffair that we have at the Home for one year and I believe they would change their minds. Ibelieve the Home is serving a greater purpose today than ever before. Outside of taking careof the children that are left in our care, the Home furnishes one place where we can all meetand work towards all of those things the Masonic Order stands for. Until someone comes upwith something that will take the place of the Home and is better for Freemasonry in theState of Louisiana, than the Home, I am not willing to give up the Home as a part of the greatOrder of Freemasonry in the State of Louisiana. I don't believe there is a substitute for whatwe have and are doing.

The Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home have for several years cointeinplatedforming an endowment fund for the Masonic Home for Children, and with the assistance ofour Attorney, Brother Buck Kleinpeter we fonnulated the endowment and the Boardunanimously voted its approval on October 16, 1976. This endowment follows in print.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the Staff and the Children of the Home, we urge everyMason in the state to visit the Home and see what we really have and are doing. Here youwill see some of the noblest tenets of Freemasonry reflected in its accomplishments. Hereyou will find that every one of us has a part to play in this great drama in which we haveenlisted our aid.

Fraternally yours,Dee A. Strickland, ChairmanBoard of TrusteesMasonic Home for Children

RESOLUTION BOARD OF TRUSTEESMASONIC HOME FOR CHILDREN

OCTOBER 16, 1976

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees for the Masonic Home for Children is desirous ofestablishing a fund to provide for the perpetual maintenance and operation of the MasonicHome for Children located in Alexandria, Louisiana; and,


WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees further desires to solicit funds commencing during thecalendar year 1977 and to likewise accept sums of monies, gifts, grants, donations fromMasonic as well as other groups or individuals, including private gifts, grants or donationsincluding legacies or bequests from individuals regardless of whether the donor has anyMasonic affiliation; and,

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees further desires that any and all funds so receiveddesignated for the fund to be created or designated to be utilized for the maintenance andoperation of the Masonic Home for Children, be segregated and that the same be placed in aspecial fund and that the funds so received be invested and reinvested as they accumulatefrom time to time, and that only the income, royalties, interest, etc., received from theinvestment of the funds be utilized; and,

WHEREAS, it is the further desire of the Board of Trustees that only the incomeincluding interest, royalties or any return of any nature, from the principal be utilized for themaintenance and operation of the Masonic Home and that any funds not so used bereinvested in the principal;

Now, therefore;

BE IT RESOLVED:

That a special fund be created known as the MASONIC HOME FOR CHILDRENENDOWMENT FUND and that all funds, donations, gifts, legacies or bequest of everynature, description and kind received by the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home forChildren and designated to be utilized for the maintenance and operation of the MasonicHome for Children be segregated from all other funds, gifts, donations, legacies or bequestsreceived by the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home for Children, and the funds sosegregated shall be placed in the special fund established herein.

That, all such funds donations, gifts, bequests or legacies received by the Board ofTrustees for the Masonic Home for Children and designated for the maintenance andoperation of the Masonic Home for Children be deposited and/or placed in the MASONICHOME FOR CHILDREN'S ENDOWMENT FUND and as the same accumulates, that thefunds be invested and reinvested at the discretion of the Board from time to time in such amanner so as to realize the best possible interest or income from the monies, donations,gifts, legacies, royalties or properties received and placed in said fund.

That the income, interest or return from the investment so made shall be utilized solelyand only for the maintenance and operation of the Masonic Home for Children, Alexandria,Louisiana, and that any income, interest or return received and not so utilized shall bereinvested, in the discretion of the Board of Trustees, and become a part of the principal.

That the principal of this fund shall be allowed to accumulate and shall not be utilized forany purpose whatsoever, except at the discretion of the Board to be invested and reinvestedin such a manner so as to insure a proper and safe return upon any such investment.

A motion was made by Brother Howard Sigler which was seconded by Brother WoodrowDowns that the resolution be adopted as presented.

The Resolution was unanimously carried.

Dee A. Strickland (s), ChairmanHoward M. SiglerAlex L. StephensGrover L. CovingtonWoodrow A. DownsElmer I. GibsonT. Scott StricklandRobert H. AshlyE. R. MinchewArthur M. RetifW. Walter Jersen

Attested: Alex L. Stephens (s)Secretary-Treasurer


REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASUREROF MASONIC HOME FOR CHILDREN

NOVEMBER 30, 1976

ASSETS

Cash $ 67,972.95

Investments:Fanners Home Admin $ 9,161.20Memorial Trusts 153,437.37Donated Bonds 1,701.00M.I.T. Stock

7,794.000 Sharesas cost 103,226.68

14,566.994 Shares asDividends Valued 205,800.42 309,027.10 473,326.67

Due from Grand Lodge 391.00Accrued Interest Receivables 1,083.23

Fixed Assets:Land (Includes Donated Cost) 30,833.33

Building Improvement:Equipment and Auto-

mobiles Cost 1,206,966.32Less Reserve for

Depreciation : 628,135.17Book Value (See Schedule "L") 578,831.15Tools and Implements

Meter Deposits 38.50611,177.21

Other Assets:Inventory, Food, Clothing,

and SuppliesInsurance 5,278.42Livestock 3,420.00Due from Educational

Foundation, Inc 8,142.60 16,841.02$1,169,317.85

LIABILITIES AND NET WORTH

Liabilities:For Repairs & Replacements 12,995.93Withheld Taxes Payables 1,488.04

14,483.97Net Worth 1,154,833.88

$1,169,317.85


Schedule 1Building, Improvements, Equipment and Automobiles

Buildings: Cost Reserve for Net ValueDepreciation

Boys Cottage 86,680.97 63,141.02 23,539.95Main Building 229,250.63 229,249.63 1.00Infirmary 31,656.13 31,656.13 1.00Superintendents Cottage 8,324.70 8,323.70 1.00Silver Anniversary Hall 63,854.62 35,120.05 28,734.57Dairy and Milk House :... 4,220.54 4,219.54 1.00Garage and Shop 17,831.99 17,830.99 1.00Carport 1,769.50 1,694.41 75.09Chapel Building 124,965.45 15,620.62 109,344.83Furniture & Fixtures 74,626.40 73,940.43 685.97Permanent Improvements 121,801.67 73,016.07 48,785.60Recreation Building 90,831.93 38,049.64 52,782.29Driveway & Parking 31,448.52 4,455.16 26,993.36Tools & Equipment 5,731.40 4,411.90 1,319.50Sign 3,297.25 824.28 2,472.97Infirmary 2,725.36 2,724.36 1.00Laundry 3,716.10 3,715.10 1.00Farm 1,200.00 1,199.00 1.00Air-Cond. & Heating 292,205.08 8,118.06 284,087.02

Automotive Equipment:

Station Wagon 5,362.08 5,361.08 1.00Bus 5,466.00 5,465.00 1.00

TOTALS 1,206,966.32 628,135.17 578,831.15

OPERATIONSThe Result of Operation of the Home for the Year were as follows:

INCOME(Not including the value of donations in kind)

Per CapitaDegree FeesEntered Apprentice FeesGrand Lodge Hall BoardBoard of Fraternal Assistance

and BenovelenceTOTAL

Donations in CashInt. & Dividends on Investments .Parents and ParticipationU.S.A. ContributionsRentGrand Matrons' ProjectEstateSale of Cattle

TOTAL INCOME

47,611.003,307.006,420.00

75,000.00

5,000.00137,338.00

16,497.2316,843.373,129.40

10,030.50200.00

7,047.2213,450.12

221.07204,756.91


EXPENSES

Salaries 10,676.50Wages 47,614.85Food, Net 24,539.67Clothing and Dry Goods 12,220.72Farm Operation Other than Wages 3,264.96Utilities 23,933.31Outside Laundry 2,221.82Doctor, Medical & Hospital 5,479.50Education and Recreation 7,938.94Stationary, Postage & Printing 3,720.14Telephone & Telegraph 2,257.17Household, Toilet and

General Supplies 5,049.12Automotive Expense, Net 4,510.58Repairs and Replacements 9,890.98General and Office Expense 5,343.91Traveling 519.60Insurance and Bond Premium 12,500.86Social Security Taxes 4,863,46Christmas Expense 2,359,81Auditing Expense 2,724.00

GROSS EXPENSE 191,629.90

ADJUSTMENTS:Less Cash DiscountsProduce used from FarmTotal DeductionsNet Expenses 191,629.90Net Income over Expenses before

Deduction from Depreciation 13,126.01

DEPRECIATION

Boys Cottage 4% 3,467.24Main Building 6,843.01Infirmary BuildingSilver Anniversary Hall 2% 1,277.09Garage and Shop BuildingCarport 5% 88.48Station Wagon & BusFurniture and Fixtures 10% 72.21Equipment 1,275.05Tools and Equipment 20% 1,146.28Permanent Improvements 5% 6,090.08Driveway, Parking & Sign 5-10% 1,902.16Chapel Building 5% 6,248.27Recreation Building 4% 3,633.28

TOTAL DEPRECIATION 32,047.15

Net Operation Loss for Year 18,921.14


For the Year 1976 the Net Income before Depreciation was $13,741.01 as compared with$158,568.04 for the preceeding year.

CHANGES IN NET WORTH DURING YEAR

Net Worth November 30, 1975 11,912.10Net Operating for the Year 1976 (18,920.14)Transfer (43,266.00)Capitalized Bldg. Net 25,810.00

Net Worth November 30, 1976 1,154,833.86

The 51 Residents of the Masonic Home November 30, 1976, grouped as of age on 1976birthday.

Age Number3 14 35 16 47 68 29 7

10 111 412 613 614 415 016 317 119 (College Sophomore) 120 (College Junior) 1

Total 51

INVENTORY NOVEMBER 30, 1976

1 G.M.C. School Bus 19681 G.M.C. Pickup Truck 19691 Ford Country Sedan Station Wagon 19701 Ford Tractor 19721 Tractor Plow 19721 Tractor Disc 19721 Tractor Grass Cutter

Cattle:18 Cows $140.00 each.lBull $500.009 Yearlings $100.00 each..

28

..$2,520.00

..$ 500.00.$ 900.00$3,920.00


December 1, 1975 — November 30, 1976

1975-76 Masonic Homefor Children

TotalChildren

Date from

December 1, 1975December 21, 1975January 26, 1976February 1, 1976February 14, 1976February 15, 1976February 24, 1976April 11, 1976April 23, 1976May 27, 1976May 28, 1976May 29, 1976May 31, 1976June 1, 1976July 25, 1976August 4, 1976August 9, 1976August 21, 1976November 19, 1976

Date to

December 20, 1975January 15, 1976January 31, 1976February 13, 1976February 14, 1976February 23, 1976April 10, 1976April 23, 1976May 26, 1976May 27, 1976May 28, 1976May 30, 1976June 1, 1976July 24, 1976August 3, 1976August 8, 1976August 20, 1976November 18, 1976November 30, 1976

Number

54535453525658646663615857565860565351

This is an average of 55 children or to be more mathematically correct 55.95.

The cost of operations per child was:

Expenses exclusive of depreciation.TOTAL

$191,629.90PER CHILD

$3,425.00

The cost per child eliminating expenditures for replacements was $3,248.24 as comparedwith $2,723.00 in 1975.

REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASUREROF MASONIC HOME FOR CHILDREN

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION—FINANCIAL STATEMENT

ASSETS

Cash on Deposit $ 1,453.44Certificates of Deposit 329,940.92Savings Account 251.04Donated Stock 1,008.75Office Furniture "Net" 507.00Accured Interest Rev 19,922.40Fanners Home Admin 525,000.00Notes F.H.A 53,587.77Trusts 12,834.39

$944,505.71


LIABILITIES AND NET WORTH

Liabilities:Due to Masonic Home 8,142.60Account Payables 250.00Net Worth 936,113.11

944,505.71

Income & Expenses of the Educational Foundation for 1976 were as follows:

Income:Donations in Memoriain 52,416.02Interest & Dividends 1 70,348.42EstateInsurance Proceeds 13,788.58

136,553.02

Expenses:Educational Payments and

College Fees 61,292.21Office 90.00Bank ChargePrinting & Cost 11,775.00 ,Telephone & Tel 300.00Returned ChecksOther 26.00Office Secretary 4,800.00SuperintendentAuditor 1,425.00Depreciation 156.00

.79,864.21Income in excess of expenses: 56,688.81

Change in Net Worth

Net Worth December 1, 1975 $879,424.30Income in excess of expenses for year 56,688.81Accrued Bond Discount —Net Worth November 30, 1976 $936,113.11

TOTAL OF FIFTY-ONE (51) CHILDRENWERE RESIDENTS OF THE HOME DURING 1975-76

(This includes gains & losses)

No. Name Sponsoring Lodge Birth DateDate Admitted

473 Reynolds, Emma Ann Oliver No. 84 1-31-55 7-22-64474 Reynolds, Janet Elizabeth Oliver No. 84 .... 8-12-57 7-22-64483 Humble, John Russell(Rusty)... West Monroe No. 419 10-19-58 4-3-65


484485509

510

511

516517518519541542546547548549550558565580581582583584

584

586

587588589591595596597598606607608609610611614

615

616617618625626627

Humble, Tammy Jean West Monroe No. 419 7-25-60Humble, Jon Ann West Monroe No. 419 2-22-62Cramer, Robbie Lynn Alexandria No. 398 3-11-59

re-enteredCramer, Mildred Helen Alexandria No. 398 7-2-62

re-enteredCramer, Natalie Dee Alexandria No. 398 2-5-64

re-enteredUssery, Carlene Anchor No. 261 7-19-60Ussery, Robbie Lynn Anchor No. 261 11-17-61Ussery, April Sue Anchor No. 261 2-19-63Ussery, Robert R., Jr Anchor No. 261 5-27-64Hudson, Lois Harian Eastern Star No. 151 4-6-59Hudson, Minna Lou Eastern Star No. 151 8- 1-60Abshire, Kathy Marie Sulphur No. 424 8-20-56Abshire, James Rex Sulphur No. 424 8-31-61Abshire, Lillian Linnette Sulphur No. 424 7-17-63Abshire, Dale Lee Sulphur No. 424 7-17-63Salazar, Clark Mitchell Isis No. 406 12-19-61Jordan, Peggy Ann Bogalusa No. 463 6-3-58Englebracht, James Thomas Lee Thomas No. 421 5-24-58Hary, Sherri Lynn Leesville No. 240 5-5-62Hary, Carl Eugene Leesville No. 240 8-13-63Hary, William Michael Leesville No. 240 8-11-64Hary, Shannon Rene Leesville No. 240 7-12-67Prater, Patricia Ann Alexandria No. 398 9-11-64

re-enteredPrater, Rudolph Mitchell Alexandria No. 398 10-29-65

re-enteredPrater, Annette Michelle Alexandria No. 398 1-27-67

re-enteredHary, John Martin, Jr Leesville No. 240 1-21-69Spears, Nola Ann Oliver No. 84 4-10-60Spears, Lola Enda Oliver No. 84 4-10-60Harvin, Forrest Allen Ocean No. 144 1-14-70Hart, Shannon Evangeline Blanchard No. 447 8-15-67Hart, Charles Thomas, Jr Blanchard No. 447 2- 6-69Hart, Mark Joseph Blanchard No. 447 2-2-70Harvin, Doran Dyson Ocean No. 144 1-14-70LeBlanc, Shannon Blair Ainite City No. 175 6- 6-69LeBlanc, Lori Michelle Ainite City No. 175 12-24-70

LeBlanc, Shari Lyn Amite City No. 175 7-8-67Dinger, Lelia Jan Cameron No. 439 1-16-64Dinger, Dudley Darren Cameron No. 439 8-28-65

4- 3-654- 3-653-14-74

3-14-74

3-14-74

2-17-682-17-682-17-682-17-687-20-697-20-697-25-697-25-697-25-697-25-697-25-693-15-739-19-708-30-718-30-718-30-718-30-71

12-31-74

12-31-74

12-31-74

3-28-723-25-723-25-727-29-722-10-732-10-732-10-732-10-73

12-10-742-10-744-13-745-23-745-23-745-23-749- 1-74

Dinger, Lauren Jeannine Cameron No. 439 10- 8-67Robinson, Shelly Ann Martin McClanahan 10-30-62

No.384Robinson, John Kenneth Martin McClanahan 12-3-63 9- 1-74

No.384Sanders, Jack Allen Crescent City No. 387 1-12-63 9-5-74Sanders, Michael Joseph Crescent City No. 387 6-24-65 9-5-74Horn, David Brent Abe Hinson No. 472 6-26-70 9-6-74Myers, Dawn Renee Calcasieu No. 400 12-4-67 3-6-75

Myers, David Dean Calcasieu No. 400 10-19-70 3-6-75Walker, Joy Lynn Sulphur No. 424 11-26-62 8-19-75


628 Walker, Deidre Jane629 Thomhill, Frances Marie630 Thornhill, Viola Mae631 Thomhill, Brenda Gail632 Thomhill, Thomas Irwin, Jr633 Thomhill, Stephanie Elizabeth..634 Stutts, Elizabeth Ann635 Clark, Kirby Bushman III636 Clark, Kenneth Wheeler637 Clark, Kelly Gilbert638 Clark, Shellie Lee639 Jasper, Allen Wayne640 Jasper, Arthur Dean641 Jasper, Keith642 Jasper, David Lynn643 Jasper, Regina Nanette644 Jasper, Taininy Yvonne645 Byrd, Rebecca Renee646 Byrd, Kathleen Wanette647 Bravender, Michelle Elaine648 Bravender, Debra Ann649 Stutter, Cheryl Annette650 Stutter, Connie Ranea

Sulphur No. 424 8-14-64 8-19-75Abe Hinson No. 472 11-6-63 10-20-75Abe Hinson No. 472 8-13-65 10-20-75Abe Hinson No. 472 8-26-67 10-20-75Abe Hinson No. 472 11-24-72 10-20-75Abe Hinson No. 472 11-9-73 10-20-75Cedar Grove No. 403 1-16-64 1-26-76Alexandria No. 398 2-9-66 2-15-76Alexandria No. 398 4- 5-68 2-15-76Alexandria No. 398 10-8-69 2-15-76Alexandria No. 398 10-3-71 2-15-76Southern Hills No. 464 .... 12-5-63 4-11-76Southern Hills No. 464 .... 8-1-65 4-11-76Southern Hills No. 464 .... 5-5-67 4-11-76Southern Hills No. 464 .... 4-23-68 4-11-76Southern Hills No. 464 .... 7-10-69 4-11-76Southern Hills No. 464. . . . 7-9-72 4-11-76Soloman No. 221 1-4-69 4-23-76Soloman No. 221 4-12-72 4-23-76Hermitage No. 98 6-15-67 7-25-76Hermitage No. 98 4-16-69 7-25-76Abe Hinson No. 472 1-16-67 8- 4-76Abe Hinson No. 472 5-25-70 8- 4-76

CHILDREN RELEASED DURING 1976

No. Name Sponsoring Lodge DateReleased

473 Reynolds, Emma Ann Oliver No. 84 12-21-75483 Humble, Rusty West Monroe No. 419 8-21-76484 Humble, Tammy West Monroe No. 419 8-21-76485 Humble, Jon Ann West Monroe No. 419 8-21-76509 Cramer, Robbie Lynn Anchor No. 261 8-9-76516 Ussery, Carlene Anchor No. 261 8-9-76517 Ussery, Robbie Lynn Anchor No. 261 8-9-76518 Ussery, April Sue Anchor No. 261 8-9-76519 Ussery, Robert Rudolph Anchor No. 261 2-14-76547 Abshire, James Sulphur No. 424 6-2-76558 Jordan, Peggy Ann Bogalusa No. 463 2- 1-76565 Engelbracht, Jimmy Lee E. Thomas No. 421 5-31-76606 LeBlanc, Blair Amite City No. 175 5-29-76607 LeBlanc, Michelle Amite City No. 175 5-29-76608 LeBlanc, Shari Amith City No. 175 5-29-76609 Dinger, Lelia Cameron No. 439 5-27-76610 Dinger, Dudley Darren Cameron No. 439 5-27-76611 Dinger, Lauren Cameron No. 439 5-27-76625 Myers, Dawn Renee Calcasieu No. 400 5-28-76626 Myers, David Dean Calcasieu No. 400 5-28-76628 Walker, Joy Lynn Sulphur No. 424 11-19-76629 Walker, Deidre Jane Sulphur No. 424 11-19-76


MASONIC HOME FOR CHILDRENP.O. DRAWER 5525

ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71301

List of (51) children in the Masonic Home November 30, 1976

Name of Child Sex

1. Abshire, Dale Lee M2. Abshire, Lillian Linnette F3. Bravender, Michelle Elaine F4. Bravender, Debra Ann F5. Byrd, Rebecca Renee F6. Byrd, Kathleen Wanette F7. Clark, Kirby Bushman, II M8. Clark, Kenneth Wheeler M9. Clark, Kelly Gilbert M

10. Clark, Shellie Lee F11. Cramer, Mildred Helen F12. Cramer, Natalie Dee F13. Hart, Charles Thomas, Jr M14. Hart, Mark Joseph M15. Hart, Shannon Evangeline F16. Harvin, Doran Dyson M17. Harvin, Forrest Allen M18. Hary, Carl Eugene M19. Hary, John Martin, Jr M20. Hary, Shannon Rene F21. Hary, Sherri Lynn F22. Hary, William Michael M23. Horn, David Brent M24. Hudson, Lois Harlan F25. Hudson, Minna Lou F26. Jasper, Allen Wayne M27. Jasper, Arthur Dean M28. Jasper, Brian Keith M29. Jasper, David Lynn M30. Jasper, Regina Nanette F31. Jasper, Taminy Yvonne F32. Prater, Patricia Ann F33. Prater, Rudolph Mitchell M34. Prater, Annette Michelle F35. Robinson, John Kenneth M36. Robinson, Shelly Ann F37. Salazar, Clark Mitchell M38. Sanders, Jack Allen M39. Sanders, Michael Joseph M40. Spears, Lola Edna F41. Spears, Nola Ann F42. Stutter, Cheryl Annette F43. Stutter, Connie Ranea F44. Stutts, Elizabeth Ann F

Age on1976

Date of Birth Birthday

7-17-637-17-636-15-674-16-691- 4-694-12-72.2- 9-664- 5-6810- 8-6910- 3-717- 2-622- 5-642- 6-692- 2-703-15-671-14-7011-18-633-13-631-21-697-12-675- 5-628-11-646-26-704- 6-598- 1-6012- 5-638- 1-655- 5-674-23-687-10-697- 9-729-11-6410-29-651-17-67

12- 3-6310-30-6212-19-611-12-636-24-654-10-604-10-601-16-675-25-701-16-64

1313977410875131276961313791412617161211987412119131415131116169612

11- 6-638-13-658-26-67

11-24-7211- 9-73

1311943


45. Thorahill, Frances Marie F46. Thornhill, Viola Mae F47. Thornhill, Brenda Gail F48. Thornhill, Thomas Irwin, Jr M49. Thornhill, Stephanie Elizabeth F

COLLEGE STUDENTS

50. Abshire, Kathy Marie F 8-20-56 2051. Reynolds, Janet F 8-12-57 19

The 51 Residents of the Masonic Home November 30, 1976, grouped as of age on 1976birthday.

Age Number3 14 35 16 47 68 29 7

10 111 ! 412 613 614 415 016 317 119 (College Sophomore) 120 (College Junior) 1

Total 51

INVENTORY NOVEMBER 30, 1975 — 1976

1 G.M.C. School Bus 19681 G.M.C. Pickup Truck 19691 Ford Country Sedan Station Wagon 19701 Ford Tractor 19721 Tractor Plow 19721 Tractor Disc 19721 Tractor Grass Cutter

Cattle:18 cows $140.00 each $2,520.00

1 bull $500.00 500.009 yearlings $100.00 each 900.00

Total $3,920.00



GRAND LODGE OF LOUISIANA, F.& A.M.


NOVEMBER 30, 1976


I N D E XPAGE


EXHIBITS:A BALANCE SHEET 2B STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENSE, AND


NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4 - 6


Payne, Moore 51 HerringtonCertified Public Accountants

Six Hundred DeSoto Street-Juniufl H Payne i r C P A „ , „ , „ „ A lexandr ia , Loui s iana 71301Elmer V. Moore, C.P.A.Clemon I. Herring ton, C.P.A.M^HA°^.Cau

PAc:p.A. December 13, 1976

To the Board of Trustees ofMasonic Home for Children of the :

Grand Lodge of Louisiana, F.& A.M.

We have examined the balance sheet of Masonic Home for Children of the

Grand Lodge of Louisiana, F.& A.M. as of November 30,: 1976, and the related

statement of revenuej expense, and changes in fund balance for the year then =

ended. Our examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing

standards, and accordingly included such tests of the accounting records and

such other auditing procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.

Adequate records are not available to satisfy ourselves as to the

historical cost of certain fixed assets acquired prior to December 1, 1972.

Most of these assets were acquired from 1922 to 1960. It was not practical

to extend audit procedures to enable us to express an opinion on the fair

presentation of fixed assets on the balance sheet.

Except as noted in the preceding paragraph, in our opinion, the

financial statements referred to above present fairly the financial position

of Masonic Home for Children of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, F.& A.M. as of

November 30, 1976, and the results of its operations and changes in fund

balance for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted

accounting principles applied on a consistent basis.

t'Certified Public


MASONIC HOMEBALANCE

NOVEMBER,

TOR CHILDRENSHEET

30, 1976

I

ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash on hand and in banks: (Note 2)UnrestrictedRestricted

Savings accountsAccounts receivable - Grand Lodge of LouisianaDue from Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc.Livestock inventory - fair market valuePrepaid insuranceAccrued interest receivable


INVESTMENTSCorporate stocks (Note 3)Bonds (Note 4)Mutual funds (Note 5)Farmers Home Administration note (Note 6)

Total Investments

FIXED ASSETS (Note 7)

OTHER ASSETSFunds held in trust (Note 8)Meter deposit

Total Other Assets

TOTAL ASSETS

$ 11,700

309,0279,161

$153 ,43739

319,

609,

889

664

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCECURRENT LIABILITIESAccounts payableAccrued retirement payablePayroll taxes withheldAccrued payroll taxes


FUND BALANCE (Exhibit B)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE

102

1

,996,000467,021

$

1

$1

14

,154

,169

,484

,834

,318


1 5 8 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

MASONIC HOME FOR CHILDRENSTATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENSE, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE

DECEMBER 1, 1975 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 1976

REVENUEDonationsU.S.A. support - social securityInterest and dividendsGrand Lodge of the State of Louisiana F.& A.M.Masonic Temple-Building - Grand Lodge Hall BoardBoard of Fraternal Assistance and Benevolence ofThe Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana

Grand Chapter of Louisiana - O.E.S. (Note 2)ParticipationSuccessions, legacies, and trustsMiscellaneous

Total Revenue

EXPENSEAuditingChristinas expenseCleaning and pressingDepreciationDoctors and medicalDry goodsEducation and recreationFarm and ground expenseFoodHousehold suppliesInsuranceMiscellaneousPayroll taxesRepairs and replacementRetirement paySalaries and wagesStationery, postage, and office expenseTelephoneUtilitiesVehicle maintenance, repairs and travel

Total Expense

EXCESS EXPENSE OVER REVENUE

FUND BALANCE, DECEMBER 1, 1975Plus - Capital improvements - Grand Master's Projects

Transfer from 1974-75 Grand Master's ProjectLess - Transfer to 1973-74 Grand Master's Project

FUND BALANCE, NOVEMBER 30. 1976


EXHIBIT B) PUBLIC ACCOUNnUfTB ^ — _ _ _ _ _

$ 2,7242,3602,22232,0475,479

12,2217,9393,265

24,5405,049

12,5013,0444,8639,8912,30058,2913,7202,257

23,9335,030

$1,191,21025,810

614(43,880)

$

$

$

$1

1610175775

573

12

204

223

(18

,173

,154

,497,031,523,338,000

,000,047,129,699492,756

,676

,920)

,754

,834





Depreciation is based on the estimated useful lives of the assets and iscomputed by use of the straight-line method.

Non-cash gifts are recorded at the fair market value at the date of gift,with the exception of stocks and bonds. Gifts of bonds are recorded at the faceamount or fair market value of the bonds. Gifts of corporate stocks are recordedat a nominal value or zero.

2. CASH ON HAND AND IN BANKS

Cash consisted of the following:

UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTEDOn hand $ 86 $In bank:Trustee account 19,124 2,760Superintendent's account 4,847

Totals $24,057 $2,760

Restricted cash represents designated contributions received from GrandChapter of Louisiana 0. E. S. This amount is restricted for use only in thepurchase of a piano or organ for the Masonic Home Chapel.

3. CORPORATE STOCKS

A brief schedule of stocks held by the Home is as follows:

NO. OF BOOK 11/30/76SHARES VALUE FAIR MARKET VALUE

TideliAT&T

ands Capiti

Total

al Corp, 140

$

$

1- 0 -

1

$ (1)2,415

(1) Tidelands Capital Corp. is an untraded stock and marketvalue at November 30, 1976, was not available.


4. BONDS

A brief schedule of bonds held by the Home is as follows:

La, Gas Financial Corp.Parish of St. MaryParish of St. MaryVernon ParishTown of Grand IsleCapital Lodge No. 399Northeast Lodge No, 435Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372

Totals

INTERESTRATE7 1/2%55 1/464 3/44 1/2

(1)(1)

BOOKVALUE$ 100

1515

210860200200100

FACEAMOUNT$ 100

3737

2501,000200200100

____ _$1,700 $1,924

(1) Non-interest bearing.

5. MUTUAL FUNDS

The Home is a participant in Massachusetts Investors Trust. Cost of the22,514.349 shares owned was $309,027, while market value at November 30, 1976,was $243,380.

6. FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION NOTE

During prior periods the Home purchased individual notes due the FarmersHome Administration (FHA) with payment of the note guaranteed by FHA.Principal and interest collected by FHA is remitted to the Home annually.As of November 30, 1976, all notes had been collected in full with theexception of one which bore interest at the rate of seven percent per annum.

7. FIXED ASSETS

A brief schedule of fixed assets is as follows:

LandBuildings & improvementsMachinery, equipment,

furniture and fixturesAutomotive equipment

Totals

COST ORBASIS

$ 30,8331,105,022

91,11610,828

$1,237,799

ACCUMULATEDDEPRECIATION$ -0-531,266

86,04310,826

$628,135

NET$ 30,833573,756

5,0732

$609,664

8. FUNDS HELD IN TRUST

Funds held in trust consisted of $140,603 held by the Guaranty Bank andTrust Company, Alexandria, Louisiana, trustee for the Susek Memorial Trust and$12,834 held by Louisiana National Bank, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, trustee for theKnox Trust. Market value provided by the trustee for the Susek Trust was $142,536.


9. GENERAL

The Home is owner and beneficiary of a $5,000 life insurance policy.Premiums were paid by the insured. The policy has accumulated a cash surrendervalue of $306 which is not reflected in the books of the Home.

During the current year, installation of a heating and air conditioningsystem was completed and accepted by the Home. Total construction costs of$287,934 was accounted for within the Grand Master's Projects 1973-74 and1974-75. Funds totaling $43,880 were transferred from the Masonic Home tothe 1973-74 Grand Master's Project to fund the remaining construction costabove the amount received from direct contributions. In accordance withestablished accounting policies, the completed asset has been transferred tothe Masonic Home.



GRAND MASTER'S PROJECTS


NOVEMBER 30, 1976


j N D E XPAGE


EXHIBITS:A BALANCE SHEETS 2B STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND


NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4


Payne, Moore & HerringtonCertified Public Accountants

Six Hundred DeSoto Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301

"""H^CTA"'"'*- December 13, 1976Marvin A.Juneau, C.P.A.Leroy Mayhue, Jr.,C.P. A.H. Fred Randow, C. P. A.

To the Board of Trustees ofMasonic Home for Children

Grand Lodge of Louisiana F.& A.M.

We have examined the balance sheets of Masonic Home for Children -

Grand Master's Projects as of November 30, 1976, and the related statement of

revenue, expenditures, and changes in fund balances for the year then ended.

Our examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing

standards and, accordingly, included such tests of the accounting records

and such other auditing procedures as we considered necessary in the

circumstances.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present

fairly the financial position of Masonic Home for Children - Grand Master's

Projects as of November 30, 1976, and the results of their operations and

changes in fund balances for the year then ended, in conformity with

generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis.


MASONIC HOMEGRAND MASTER

BALANCENOVEMBER

FOR•s

CHILDRENPROJECTS

SHEETS30, 1976

ASSETS 1976-77 1975-76 1974-75 1973-74CURRENT ASSETS

Cash:Checking account $ 6,498 $ 719 $ $Time certificate of deposit 34,600 45,300

Accrued interest receivable 120 680

TOTAL ASSETS $41,218 $46,699 $-0- $-0-

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCESCURRENT LIABILITIESAccount payable $ 200 $ -0- $ $

FUND BALANCES (EXHIBIT B) 41,018 46,699

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES $41,218 $46,699 $-0- $-0-

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements a

; ACCOUNTANTS


MASONIC HOME FOR CHILDRENGRAND MASTER'S PROJECTS

STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCESDECEMBER 1, 1975 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 1976

1976-77 1975-76 1974-75REVENUEDonations $44,819 $ 1,956 $Interest 710 2,244

Total Revenue $45,529 $ 4,200 $ -0- $ 53

EXPENDITURESAuditing $ 200 $ 375 $ $ 425Printing, postage, and supplies 4, 311Construction - heating and air conditioning 25,810

Total Expenditures $ 4,511 $ 375 $ -0- $ 26,235

EXCESS (DEFICIT) REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES $41,018 $ 3,825 $ -0- $(26,182)

FUND BALANCES (DEFICIT) DECEMBER 1, 1975Plus - Transfer from Masonic Home For Children

Transfer from Grand Master's Project 1973-74Less - Transfer to Masonic Home For Children

Transfer to Grand Master's Project 1974-75

FUND BALANCES, NOVEMBER 30, 1976


- 0 -

141,018

4 2 ,

$46,

8 7 4

6 9 9

(1,017)

1,631

(614)

$ -0-

( 1 64 3

( 1

,067),880

,631)

$ -0-


MASONIC HOME FOR CHILDRENGRAND MASTER'S PROJECTS



These funds were established by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana to receivedonations which are restricted to capital improvements and other projects ofthe Masonic Home for Children as designated by Grand Master. Accordingly,capital improvements will be shown as expenditures of the respective fundwhen disbursed.

2. GENERAL

The funds of the Grand Master's Project 1976-77 have been designated tobe contributed to the Masonic Home Educational Foundation. Income frominvestment of these funds will be used for educational grants to needystudents.

Originally the funds of the 1975-76 Grand Master's Project were designatedfor construction of a swimming pool at the Masonic Home. Due to unforeseenconstruction barriers, the Board decided that this project was not feasibleand the funds were redesignated for construction of a new superintendent'shome, cost of which is not to exceed $45,000. Construction is expected tobegin in 1977.

The Grand Master's Projects for 1974-75 and 1973-74 were each dedicatedto fund the construction of a heating and air conditioning system for theHome. During the year under review, the project was completed and acceptedby the Home. Tota1 construction cost of the system amounted to $287,934.In addition to the amount provided by direct contributions to these funds,the Masonic Home transferred a total of $43,880 to the 1973-74 fund forcompletion of this project. In accordance with established accountingpolicies, the completed asset has been transferred to the Masonic Homeand is reflected therein.


Brother Milton Schiltz the Chairman of the Masonic Memorial Committee was intro-duced and recognized for the fine work he has perfonned in that capacity and his report waspresented to Grand Lodge for including in the minutes.

REPORT OF THE MEMORIAL COMMITTEE FORMASONIC HOME EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.

We, your Committee, wish to make this report of our stewardship for obtaining Memori-als and Gifts to the Foundation.

Memorials ContributionsGiftsTotal for the year 1976

$35,374.1116,578.30

$51,952.41

A letter was mailed to each Mason in our Grand Jurisdiction from the Most WorshipfulGrand Master Robert H. Crosby, Jr., and myself.

We are happy and encouraged to report the results of the first ten years of this mostimportant committee:

Memorial ContributionsGiftsTotal

$241,955.00$118,828.55$360,783.55

It is gratifying and encouraging to know there are many, many more Masons andnon-Masons sending Memorials and Gifts to the Foundation.

We wish to thank you, Sir, for the opportunity to serve on this most important Commit-tee, and commend its continuance.

Fraternally yours,M. A. Schiltz, P.M.CHAIRMAN

Committee Members:

R.\W.\ Otto B. DuckworthR.\W.\ Clyde FultonR.'.W.*. Henry M. MessingerR.\W.\ Joseph A. D. LoftonR.\W.\ Clarence R. St. AmantR.\W.\ Robert R. RussoR.\W.\ Edward A. RedmondR.'.W.'. Carroll C. CaldwellR.-.W.-. Win. J. JowersR.\W.\ Thomas V. Baxter

R.'.W/. Freddie AirmanR.'.W.". Austin JordanR.-.W.". J. M. HollowayR.'.W.". Coleman FontenotR.'.W.'. Elton H. ThomasR.'.W.'. Fred L. McCombsR.'.W.\ Clarence CallaisR.'.W.'. Cecil F. EasleyR.'.W.'. Raymond W. WalravenR.'.W.'. Samuel L. Shahine

10 years (1967-1976) ofStatewide Campaign byMemorial Committee of

Masonic Home EducationalFoundation, Inc.

Year

1967196819691970197119721973197419751976Total

R.-.W.-.R.-.W.-.R.-.W.*.R.-.W.*.R.-.W.-.R.-.W.-.R.-.W/.R.-.W/.R.-.W.-.R.-.W/.

OF THE STATE

Amount ofMemorials

$19,528.51$14,956.37$15,345.58$13,871.28$26,252.84$26,167.05$30,908.64$28,392.86$31,157.76$35,374.11$241,955.00

Otto B. DuckworthClyde FultonHenry M. MessingerJoseph A. D. LoftonClarence R. St. AinantRobert R. RussoEdward A. RedmondCarroll C. CaldwellWin. J. JowersThomas V. Baxter

Dear Brethren:

OF LOUISIANA

Gifts toFoundation

$14,110.29$11,331.27$ 6,870.01$ 3,511.68$ 7,068.40$15,273.72$16,145.95$11,727.41$16,211.02$16,578.30$118,828.55 1

R.-.W.*. Freddie AltmanR.-.W.-. Austin JordanR.-.W.-. J. M. HollowayR.-.W.-. Coleman FontenotR.-.W.-. Elton H. ThomasR/.W/. Fred L. McCombsR.-.W/. Clarence CallaisR.-.W.-. Cecil F. Easley

169

Total

$33,638.80$26,288.14$22,215.59$17,382.96$33,321.24$41,440.77$47,054.59$40,120.27$47,368.78$51,952.41

S360.783.55

R.-.W.-. Raymond W. WalravenR.-.W.-. Samuel L. Shahine

I am enclosing a copy of our report to the Grand Lodge on February 7, 1977, of ourstewardship for the Memorials and Gifts program of the Masonic Home EducationalFoundation, Inc., for the year 1976.

Kindly accept my sincere thanks and gratitude for your good work in making 1976 ourbest year since it was started in 1967.

R.-.W.-. Otto B. DuckworthR.-.W/. Clyde FultonR.-.W.*. Henry M. MessingerR/.W/. Joseph A. D. LoftonR.-.W.-. Clarence R. St. AmantR.-.W.-. Robert R. RussoR.-.W.-. Edward A. RedmondR.-.W.-. Carroll C. CaldwellR.-.W.-. Win. J. JowersR.-.W.-. Thomas V. Baxter

Dear Brethren:

Fraternally,M. A. SchiltzChain nan

R.-.W.*. Freddie AltmanR.-.W.-. Austin JordanR/.W/. J. M. HollowayR.-.W.". Coleman FontenotR.-.W.-. Elton H. ThomasR.-.W.-. Fred L. McCombsR.-.W.-. Clarence CallaisR.-.W.*. Cecil F. EasleyR.-.W.-. Raymond W. WalravenR.-.W.-. Samuel L. Shahine

On June 23, 1976, a letter was mailed to each member of each lodge in Louisiana, signedby our Grand Master Robert H. Crosby, Jr., and myself, asking each Mason to send


Memorials and Memorial Gifts to the Masonic Home Educational Foundation, Inc., inAlexandria, Louisiana, during the year of 1976.

This is a most worthy project and I would appreciate it if each of you would discuss thisprogram in your lodge, other lodges, and your District Lodge.

Your continued support will always be appreciated by those whom this program benefits.

Fraternally yours,M. A. SchiltzChairman

Dear Brother:

The future of our great country and our American way of life rests squarely on theshoulders of YOUTH. They need all the encouragement and training possible before theyassume the awesome responsibility of running our country. Modern scientific advances andtechnology make higher education and training imperative in our world.

Masons in Louisiana have always been interested in the future of YOUTH. Theymaintain the Masonic Home for Children in Alexandria; they sponsor the DeMolays andRainbow Girls; and they operate the Masonic Home Educational Foundation and theCrippled Children's Hospital in Shreveport. At this time we are specifically concerned withthe Children at the Masonic Home in Alexandria and other deserving children. Their futuredepends upon higher education. Higher education means the attendance at a businessschool, a trade school, or a college.

It takes money to meet this need. MASONS IN LOUISIANA HAVE ALWAYS METEVERY CHALLENGE. Will you meet this challenge which will provide higher educationfor the boys and girls at the Home and other deserving children by sending your MEMOR-IAL GIFTS to the Masonic Home Educational Foundation today?

Fraternally yours,Robert H. Crosby, Jr.GRAND MASTER

M. A. Schiltz, ChairmanMEMORIALS COMMITTEE

W.\ Brother Boatwright, CedarGrove Lodge No. 403, delegate to the Grand Lodge, wasintroduced along with his seeing-eye dog, and everyone marvelled at the wonderfuldedication of this Brother.

The following committee reports were received and ordered printed in the Proceedings.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON WORK AND RETURNSOF LODGES 1976

Your Committee submits for consideration the following report:

A careful examination has been made of the returns of the 287 Lodges for the year 1976.These returns appear to be accurate with exception of a few minor adjustments. TheCommittee appreciates and thanks all Secretaries for their co-operation.


Statistics for Louisiana for 1976

Degrees Conferred:Entered Apprentice 1,279Fellowcraft 942Master Mason 901

Total Degrees conferred 3,122Membership on rolls

December 31, 1975 47,350

Gains:Master Masons 901Affiliated 257Reinstated 238Plural Members 118

Total Gains 1,514

Losses:Died 996Demitted 278Dropped (Residence unknown) 64Suspended N.P.D 586Suspended U.M.C 4Expelled U.M.C 1

Total Losses 1,929Membership on Rolls

Dec. 31, 1976 46,935Net Loss Over Entire State 415

Recapitulation of gains and losses in State:Lodges showing gain

in membership 103Lodges showing loss

in membership 151Lodges showing same membership 33

Total no. of regularLodges in State 287

Kellertown Lodge No. 124 is the smallest Lodge in the State with a membership of 25,while Joppa Lodge No. 362 is the largest with 840 Members.

Your Committee wishes to thank the personnel of the Grand Lodge office for theirinvaluable assistance during the preparing of this report.

Fraternally submitted,Louis S. Levy, ChairmanDr. Norman A. Maestri, Jr.Henry L. Dreyfus, P.M.Albert Pike Selph, P.M.

The Table in Appendix titled ' 'Register and Work of State of Louisiana F&AM, duringyear 1976 is prepared by this committee.


REPORT OF THE PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON WORK

We, your Permanent Committee on Work, beg leave to make a report on the activities ofyour Committee for the year 1976.

During the past year there have been very few requests for the Committee to clarifyphases of our ritualistic work. Your Committee is pleased with the noticeable improvementin the uniformity of the Esoteric and Ritualistic work as propounded by our two belovedGrand Lecturers, Bros. Sharp & Evans, our thanks are also extended to the D.D.G.L. 's &Certificate Association for the assistance rendered the Brethren.

We are well aware of the good work our Grand Lecturers are doing, but unless theOfficers of each constituent Lodge takes advantage of the services of the Grand Lecturersthen, so long will good Esoteric work go lacking. To often this year we have found wheresome of the Principal Officers of their Lodges did not take advantage of the visits of theseGrand Lecturers. May we urge that each officer and member of his respective Lodge see thatthese visits are met with success by attendance.

In closing this report, may we express our sincere thanks to our Most Worshipful GrandMaster, Bro. Robert Crosby Jr. and R.\W.\ Bro. Delwin P. Laguens & his efficient staffduring the past year for their support and consideration.

And finally, the Chairman of this committee is very grateful to the other members of thisCommittee for their unselfish support and cooperation in promoting our ritualistic work,and we, the Committee as a whole, express our thanks to you Most Worshipful GrandMaster and the Grand Lodge for the opportunity to serve in this capacity.

Fraternally submitted,Einile J. George, P.M., ChairmanRalph Shelton, P.M.Edwin L. Waldron, P.M.

REPORT OF GRAND LECTURER

R/ .W/ . Brother Junius B. Sharp

My Brethren:

In submitting this my report of stewardship for another year as your Grand Lecturer I wishto express appreciation to the brethren for their continued confidence and cooperation.

All the lodges in my section of the State have been visited or given the opportunity for avisit and, in general, attendance has been as good as it has been for a number of years,though there is room for improvement in this area. I attribute poor attendance for the mostpart to negligence or lack of interest in the Master and other officers of the lodge.

With few exceptions the Masters and other officers have been receptive to the instructiongiven and have cooperated with me in a very fine spirit.

The usual number of Certificates of Proficiency have been issued; in fact, more initialCertificates were issued than have been issued in a number of years.

The District Lodges in most cases have enjoyed good attendance. It has been my privilegeand pleasure to attend quite a few of these meetings and to assist whenever called on.

Masonic Education is claiming more and more time of the Grand Lecturers as well as ofthe other Grand Officers. This is as it should be, and it seems that the lodge officers arerealizing more than ever before the importance of this Grand Lodge program. It is my hopethat it will be gradually expanded, year by year, to offer the lodges a more comprehensiveand effective program of activities.

My work with Brother Woodrow A. Downs on the Handbook of Law committee has beenenjoyable and satisfying. I hope to continue my service on this committee and perhapsothers where I can assist in offering to the lodges more accurate and dependable guides andhelps.


Special thanks are extended to my Deputy Grand Lecturers who have rendered good andconsistent service during the year. They are of inestimable help to me and the brethren oftheir respective Districts. They labor without any hope or expectation of fee or reward andare due the commendation of our entire Grand Lodge.

In conclusion, I wish to express appreciation to the other Grand Lodge officers and all thebrethren for their fine spirit of cooperation. With the continued blessing of the SupremeArchitect we should enjoy another good year in 1977.

Respectfully submitted,JUNIUS B. SHARP,Grand Lecturer

REPORT OF GRAND LECTURER

R.\W.\ Brother S. Archie Evans

Brethren,

The time has arrived for me to give an account of my efforts in trying to teach and promoteMasonry in Louisiana during this Bicentennial year of 1976.

This year's work has gone smoothly and rapidly. I am conscious of a sense of gratitudefor having a part in it, and for the cooperation, the unfailing support of my co-workers whohave made my work as Grand Lecturer a pleasant and an rewarding task.

It was fortunate for me to have lived in the same town as our M.".W.\ Grand MasterRobert H. Crosby, Jr. His readiness to advise, interpret, and to assist me in solvingproblems was deeply appreciated. It was my distinct pleasure to attend many of hismeetings. After each talk he left the group feeling proud to be Americans and members ofthe Fraternity. His work for the observance of the Bicentennial Year, especially the statewide meeting held in the Alexandria Coliseum was well attended and enjoyed. TheEducation Foundation Project of our Grand Master is a far reaching one. The impact of thisproject with this year's increased contributions will be felt for years to come.

It would be unthoughtful of me if I failed to mention the many considerations afforded myby R.\W.\ Brother Delwin P. Laguens and his efficient office helpers. They are most kind,considerate and helpful.

The line officers awaiting to serve as head of the Masons in this state have been mostactive. Their presence and the presence of Past Grand Masters has been encouraging to meas Grand Lecturer. This confirms my faith in the future of Masonry in our state.

It has been very gratifying to work with such dedicated men who filled the offices ofDistrict Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers. They have done outstandingjobs and it has been a privilege to work with them.

Much credit for the teaching of Masonry should go to the several Certificate Associationswithin the state. The officers and members of these associations do a very outstanding job.They meet and exemplify the work; also examine candidates for Certificates of Proficiency.Without these dedicated men my work would be more difficult. About as many proficiencyCards were issued this year as in 1975.

The Masters and Officers of each Lodge visited, with very few exceptions, were fairlyproficient in their esoteric work. The committees in each Lodge visited seemed to haveaccepted their responsibilities. The Bicentennial Committees planned fine programs. Theseprograms helped to bring to focus the part Masons had played in the founding of America.

It is my hope in closing this report we will start the New Year with Faith, Loyalty andEnthusiasm.

Fraternally,S. Archie EvansGrand Lecturer


LOUISIANA RELIEF LODGE NO. 1 F. & A.M.New Orleans

For the Month of January 1977

ReceiptsInterest of Certificates of

Deposit Eureka Homestead Assn $ 81.90Relief Refund Alamo Lodge 44

San Antonio, Texas 25.00Donations:

Hermitage 98 25.00John F. Purdy 396 25.00Linwood 167 12.00

Memorial Fund Gifts 172.00$ 340.90 $ 340.90

Disbursements:Relief to Oliver Gibson

Baton Rouge 372 $ 7.50Baptist Rescue Mission for Oliver

Gibson, Baton Rouge 372 10.00Funeral Transportation 25.00Typing Service for month 20.00Postage 6.50Printing 19.02Expense Printing Memorial Fund 101.76Purchase Certif. of Deposit with

Citizens Homestead New Orleans 1000.00Telephones 19.29

$1209.07 $1209.07Deficit $ 868.17

Fraternally submitted,Emerson L. Morel, Secy.Feb. 7, 1977

REPORT OF LOUISIANA RELIEF LODGE NO. 1, F. & A.M.

Dear Brethren:

In this, my 1 lth report as Executive Director of Louisiana Relief Lodge No. 1 in NewOrleans, La., I am happy to report that the organization is in excellent condition. OurOfficers have worked very hard this year to accomplish our goals. The work load has beenheavy, but it was accomplished due to the harmony of our Officers.

Brothers Garland Phillips and Pat Carson and Jules Savoy handle most of the funerals.Brothers Emerson Morel and Eugene Monroe take care of the financial affairs and BrotherAlbert P. Selph and I handle the Relief Work and investigation. Others, too many tomention, assist when and where they are needed. To all of them I am most grateful.

We are grateful to M.\W/. Bro. Robert Crosby for allowing us to push the Relief LodgeMemorial Fund forward. It goes a long way toward making the Relief Lodge self support-ing.


We are looking forward to another good year and my only desire is to serve Masonry andour Grand Lodge to the best of my ability.

Fraternally,Glen H. ButlerExecutive Director

LOUISIANA RELIEF LODGE NO. 1 F & AMNew Orleans

Financial Statement for December 1976

Receipts:Memorial Gifts $453.00Donations from N.O. Lodges 116.00

$569.00 $569.00

Disbursements: Relief $ 55.00Funeral Services 25.00Typing Service 20.00Postage Memorial Fund 13.00Printing 32.38Phones 20.14Office postage 3.90Secy. Salary 1975 100.00Memorial Extra Typing 20.00Miscel 12.75

$302.17 $302.17Gain $266.83

Emerson L. Morel, Secy.Jan. 17, 1977

LOUISIANA RELIEF LODGE NO. 1 F. & A.M.New Orleans, La.

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY1976

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana F & AM

Brethren: Louisiana Relief Lodge No. 1 F & AM continued its busy schedule under theDirectio n of Brother Glen H. Butler, Executive Director with Brother Garland B. PhillipsPM Level Lodge 373 as Worshipful Master, Brother Patrick Carson PM Gennania Lodge46 as Senior Warden, and Brother Jules L. Savoie PM Alpha Home Lodge 72 as JuniorWarden. During the past five years this group has steadily grown so that we now havefifteen brethren, mostly past masters and retirees who stand ready to assist in all our work.

First of all, in this report we are happy to express our gratitude to our Most WorshipfulGrand Master, Brother Robert H. Crosby, Jr. for permission granted us in the establishmentof our Memorial Fund.

During 1976 nineteen Masonic funerals were perfonned for sojourning brethren from


states all over America, as far away as New York and Indiana and also for brethren in ournearby southern states. We were also privileged to perform funeral ceremonies for threeNew Orleans lodges enmeshed in difficult situations.

We were privileged to visit brethren confirmed in our local hospitals, for both local andout of our city lodges. In spots we were able to assist sojourners, who visiting our largemetropolitan area, were in need of guidance and sometimes financial assistance.

In all of this we have been assisted by gifts from all Masonic lodges in the New Orleansarea, from other friends and particularly from our Jerusalem Shrine Circus. To all of thesefriends and brethren we extend our sincere thanks.

Our financial statement of receipts and disbursements follows this report. Our books andfinancial records have been audited by Brother J. Henry Miller, Jr. a retired bank executive.His audit is filed in our Grand Lodge office and are available for inspection.

Our investments include Certificates of Deposit at 6V4% in Eureka Homestead Society,amount being $5000. Dividends are received quarterly and are used to meet our expense.We also have one Certificate of Deposit at 7% in Hibernia National Bank for $2000 onwhich interest is being left to accumulate until 1980.

LOUISIANA RELIEF LODGE NO. 1 F & AMNew Orleans, La.

Financial Statement for the Period Ending Dec. 31, 1976

Cash Balance in Hibernia National Bank, Dec. 31, 1975 $ 746.16

RECEIPTS:Relief Refunds $ 75.00Funeral Refunds 28.17Donations from lodges &

Shrine Circus 661.00Memorial Fund 2943.02

$3952.89 $3952.89$4699.05

DISBURSEMENTS:Relief $ 198.20Funeral flowers etc 65.30

$ 263.50 $ 263.50

Office ExpensePhones $ 185.81Supplies 57.72Postage 46.80Bank chgs 13.00Printing 61.46

$ 364.79 $ 364.79

AdministrationFuneral Services $ 418.00Typing Services 240.00Secy. Salary 1975 100.00

$ 758.00 $ 758.00Memorial Fund Expense* $1239.47


Miscellaneous DisbursementsSupplies $ 79.03Printing 25.44Workers Annual Supper 132.62Other charges 17.56

$ 254.65 $ 254.65$2880.41 $2880.41

*Breakdown of MemorialFund Expense

Printing $ 987.78Extra Typing 20.00Miscel 12.75Postage 218.94

$1239.47

Cash balance in Hibernia Nat. Bank Dec. 31, 1976 $1818.64

NOTE. Details for this statement are available in annual records in Grand Lodge Office.

Emerson L. Morel,Secretary

REPORT OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITYRELIEF LODGE, NO. 2

January 2, 1977

The annual meeting of Shreveport-Bossier City Relief Lodge, No. 2, F. & A.M., washeld at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 2, 1977, in the lodge hall of W. H. Booth Lodge, No.380. Nineteen lodges of the First Masonic District were represented at the meeting.Attendance was very good considering the poor weather conditions.

The following were elected and/or appointed for 1977:

Worshipful Master Carl S. Moore Martin McClanahan No. 384Senior Warden R. Mack Sneed Joppa Lodge No. 362Junior Warden Truly Whittington Queensborough No. 418Treasurer W. H. Causey Shreveport No. 115Secretary Ben F. Reeves Joppa No. 362Chaplain Ross E. DeLee Martin McClanahan No. 384Senior Deacon Charles P. Griffith Joppa No. 362Junior Deacon R. E. Hopkins Joppa No. 362Senior Stewart J. H. Creech Cedar Grove No. 403Junior Stewart J. A. Box Joppa No. 362Tyler W. H. Cubley Martin McClanahan No. 384

The Secretary's report showed that during 1976 we conducted thirty-two funerals, mostlyfor sojourners and that we assisted in all other Masonic funerals in the area.

The financial report showed that we had receipts from our saving account of $187.26 inexcess of expenditures.

Fraternally,Ben F. Reeves, SecretaryShreveport-Bossier CityRelief Lodge, No. 2


SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA RELIEF LODGELake Charles, La. 70601

R.\W.\ DELWIN P. LAGUENS, Grand SecretaryGrand Lodge of Louisiana F & AM1300 Masonic Temple Bldg.333 St. Charles St.New Orleans, La. 70130

Dear Brother Laguens:

The following report of activities is submitted:

Stated Communications:

Thursday January 29, 1976Thursday April 29, 1976Thursday July 29, 1976Thursday September 30, 1976Thursday December 30, 1976

Special Communications:

February 28, 1976December 6, 1976

The special communications were held for the purpose of conducting Graveside Rites forthe following deceased BRETHREN:

February 28, 1976Bro. Curtis R. MorganAssumption Lodge No. 307Thibodeaux, La.

December 6, 1976Bro. Walter Priest MorseMonument Lodge No. 96Houlton, Maine

Bro. Morse was a very Distinguished Mason who was found to be a PAST GRANDCOMMANDER of The Grand Commandery of Maine in 1946.

A new slate of Officers were elected and installed at our last stated meeting December 30,1976. I am listing these names on an accompaning sheet.

Fraternally SubmittedCarl A. WeedinSecretary

John H. FranklinWorshipful Master


ANNUAL REPORT OF BATON ROUGERELIEF LODGE NO. 5 F . & A.M.

TO THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA F. & A.M. CHARTEREDMARCH 24, 1976, AT NORTHEAST MASONIC TEMPLE NO. 435 F. & A.M.

The following ten Lodges Charter members:

St. James No. 47 Fairfields No. 425Milford No. 117 Northeast No. 435Baton Rouge No. 372 Baker No. 441Capitol No. 399 Central No. 442Istrouina No. 414 East Gate No. 452

For operating funds each Lodge assessed 15 cents per member.

Receipts:Amount collected from

assessments $504.55Reimbursement from one Lodge for

funeral expense 25.00Red apple collection - continuancy funds 19.74

Total amount collected $549.29

Disbursements:Equipment $164.94Supplies - Stationary, envelopes,

postage, etc 37.55Funeral Flowers 15.90Telephone calls 4.59

Total disbursements $222.98

Balance in Bank as of Dec. 31, 1976 $326.31

All other funeral expenses paid directly to florist or W.\M.\ who handled the arrange-ments for the funerals.

Funerals Conducted:

Brother Walter E. Durham, Independence Lodge No. 76 F. & A.M., Independence,Missouri.

Brother Haywood O. Vallette, Cedar Grove Lodge No. 403 F. & A. M., Shreveport, La.Brother Barry Bankston, Camp Knox Lodge No. 919 F. & A.M., Fort Knox, Kentucky.Brother Clyde C. Varnel, Union Lodge No. 38 F. & A. M., Kingston, Tenn.Brother Don Hugue, Fordoche Lodge No. 292 F. & A. M., Maringouin, La.Brother Walter E. Newell, Trinity Valley Lodge No. 1048 F. & A. M., Dallas, Texas.Brother David J. Bell, Tannahill Lodge No. 52 F. & A. M., Dallas, Texas.

Communications:

Stated Communication, March 24, 1976 at Northeast Masonic Temple, and EmergentCommunication of The Grand Lodge of La., for the purpose of constituting Baton RougeRelief Lodge No. 5.

At the Stated Communication called for June, 1976, no business was conducted due tolack of quorum.


A Special Communication was held at 2:30 P.M., at Northeast Lodge No. 435, Sunday,Dec. 12, 1976, for the purpose of election and installation of Officers for the year of 1977.

Respectfully submitted,A. Roland Bankston, Secty.

REPORT BY THE FIELD AGENT OF THE MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATIONOF THE UNITED STATES, VETERAN ADMINISTRATION

HOSPITAL, ALEXANDRIA, LA.

To: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren

The following is my summary of the activities at the VA Hospital in Alexandria for theyear 1976.

During the year, we had a total of 5,552 patients in the hospital. We visited BrotherMasons in the hospital 2,630 times for the year.

There are 5 Masons in the Nursing Home Care Unit that I visit each day.There are 2 Masons on the Intermediate Ward that I visit each day.We furnish toilet articles, etc. to the patients.I assisted in taking patients to the 2 Shrine Circuses, held in Alexandria and furnished

cokes for them.I assisted in taking patients to Lafayette to a Mardi Gras parade. A Brother Mason was

instrumental in getting an organization to assist him in furnishing shrimp gumbo and friedchicken for the patients dinner. This Brother used his place of business so the patients wouldhave a place to sit down and eat.

I assisted in taking patients to Hodges Garden in the summer for an outing and furnishedthem soft drinks with their meal.

I secured several pairs of shoes for Orthopedic patients.I assisted in taking patients to Hodges Garden again to see the Christinas lights display

and furnished them cokes.I took several Brothers home when they could not make connections with the bus

schedule.I make approximately 4-5 trips a month taking patients to town to do personal shopping

and one female patient to the beauty parlor approxiinatley 3-4- times a month to have herhair washed and set.

I made several speeches at Eastern Star meetings on the ' 'Duties of the Masonic ServiceField Agent."

I attended all Open Air meetings and District meetings in the area.I attended last Grand Lodge Session. I have misssed 1 Grand Lodge Session since I have

been a Masonic Field Agent.I visit all patients on the wards doing all that I can to make their stay in the hospital as

pleasant as possible.I took several wives into my home to stay until their husbands recovered from their

illnesses.Marksville Lodge No. 269, F. & A.M. and Curtis T. Hines Lodge No. 317, F. & A.M.

furnished money to purchase canteen books for the Masonic patients at Christmas time; atotal of $30, which was presented by 3 Past Masters and the Worshipful Master of Curtis T.Hines Lodge No. 317, F. & A.M. to the patients.

The Association furnished a plaque that was presented to Brother Ed Vallery by MostWorshipful Grand Master Crosby at a supper held by Solomon Lodge No. 221, F. & A. M.,Pineville, honoring their Past Masters. Brother Vallery has achieved over 1400 hours ofvolunteer service showing movies twice a week to the veterans.


As State Chairman on the ' ' Veteran 200 Committee'' for the State of Louisiana, Order ofthe Eastern Star, we have received over $420.55 to be distributed to the 3 VA Hospitals inLouisiana to purchase magazines for the various clinics in the hospitals.

At this time I am beginning my 10th year as the Masonic Service Field Agent in the VAHospital and each year I enjoy my work more and find there are so many more ways to assistthe veterans and their families in their time of need. The many letters of appreciation Ireceive after the patients are discharged, is reward enough for my small contribution. I prayto God that I may serve in this capacity for many more years.

In closing, I would like to express my gratitude to the Hospital Director, Mr. WalterArmstrong and his staff for their helpfulness, cooperation and assistance they so cheerfullyrendered me as the Masonic Service Field Agent.

With Brotherly love and affection, I remain,

Fraternally yours,Wallace H. BorlandM.S.A. Field Agent

REPORT OF PRESS AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

Brethren:

It is unfortunate that most of this Committee are not familiar with the workings of thenews media in our State and they expect that the media should find the news we expect ofthem.

We have found that some NEWS which rates as NEWS is gladly published without anydiscrimination.

We also realize that the news media are always in need of local and State-wide properlyprepared releases and will utilize them.

Fraternally submitted,Frank J. Vicari, P.M.Committee Chairman

REPORT OF THE FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE COMMITTEE

Your Foreign Correspondence Committee submits its report for the period endingFebruary 6, 1977.

We, your Committee on Foreign Correspondence, did not receive any new requests forrecognition from Foreign Grand Lodges. The two Grand Lodges, The Grande Lodge DeFrance in Paris, France, and The Grande Oriente Do Brazil, in Rio Janeiro, Brazil, on whichthis Committee recommended be held in abeyance until further information be obtainedregarding their rituals and their activities toward other masonic organizations, their recogni-tion should be held in abeyance yet.

Your Committee had fraternal correspondence from many of the Grand Lodges ofMexico, Central America, South America and Europe.

We again suggest, that since many of the Foreign Grand Lodges are sending a copy oftheir Proceedings to their Grand Representatives in this Grand Lodge, that they be encour-age to read them and make a thumb-nail sketch of the Proceedings of their Grand LodgeProceedings detailing what they consider interesting or most important to our Grand Lodge.

In spite of the fact that many of the new countries that have come into existence in theworld recently are totalitarian, the state of Masonry is improving because more and morecountries realize that Masonry is a force for the good and betterment of the world, and they


admire the United States of America because most of its great progress has been influencedby Masons.

Respectfully submitted,Arthur R. Salguero, Jr., P.M., Chairman

W.\ Clarence F. BolgianoW.\ L. F. Cato, P.M.W.\ Manuel V. Rivera, P.M.W.\ Lonnie Sibley, P.M.

The Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F. & A.M., according to the Masonic ServiceAssociation Committee, Washington, D.C., is the only Grand Lodge in the United Stateswhich recognizes The Grand Lodge of Syria - Lebanon. Since 1968 our Grand Lodge hasnot received any correspondence from the Grand Lodge of Syria-Lebanon.

We, the Foreign Correspondence Committee, do not know whether that Grand Lodge isstill in existence due to the sad situation in that country, or if some group of unrecognizedmasons calling themselves "High National Masonic Authority for Lebanon and OverseasOperations'' has changed to The Grand Orient, A.F. & A.M., of Lebanon'' who patronized"The Universal League of Free Masons Grand Communication in Beriut, Lebanon, held inAugust, 1965, or The "Grand Lodge of Lebanon for the Arab Countries" from whom wegot a printed release in May, 1968.

Because of these reasons, the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, recommends thatthe recognition of the Grand Lodge of Syria-Lebanon be withdrawn, until such time as thesituation in Lebanon is stabilized and new formal recognition is requested.

Fraternally submitted,Arthur R. Salguero, Jr., P.M.Chairman, Foreign CorrespondenceCommittee.

Grand Lodge by Aye vote approved recommendation of Committee and withdrewrecognition of Grand Lodge of Syrid-Lebanon.

REPORT OF THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE

This year was quite busy for the Library, as a complete inventory was taken of all books,pamphlets, etc. In regard to Histories and Biographies, please remember that if your Lodgehas printed anything of this nature, either this year or in prior years, check to see if anycopies have been sent to the Library. If not, please send one or two copies to the GrandSecretary or the Library Committee. If you are in doubt as to whether or not we have a copy,the Library Committee, at your request, will be glad to check and let you know. The sameapplies to Biographies of outstanding Lodge members.

The Service Committee is due our heartfelt thanks for their cooperation and financing.Every request for purchasing Library books and material has been and will continue to bepromptly complied with.

The Committee extends thanks to the Grand Master, Grand Secretary, and also a veryspecial "thank you" to the entire Grand Lodge Staff for their cooperation in the handelingof the inventory, along with all others who gave their time and help in this tremendous job.

Jack Crouch, Chairman (375)W.\ Clarence Callais, P.M. (427)W.\ Robert D. Edwards, P.M. (375)


W.\ S. Preston Eggers, Jr., P.M. (47)R.-.W.*. S. Archie Evans, G.L. (271)R.-.W.*. Junius B. Sharp, G.L. (209)

W.\ Ancil M. Ferguson, P.M. (243)W.\ J. W. Kennedy, Jr., P.M. (151)

Kenneth G. McCaskill (171)W.\ Finly S. Stanly, Jr., P.M. (240)W.% W. W. Terral, P.M. (221)

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MASONIC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.

During the year our hearts were saddened by the death of the President of our Foundation,Most Worshipful Brother EdwinF. Gayle, P.G.M. Brother Gayle had an active part in theorganization of the Foundation and served as its first and only president. For the past severalyears, during his advanced age, some of us who were serving as Vice-President took care ofthe business affairs for him. He will be missed by all of us, but we will cherish many fondmemories because of our associations with him. Elsewhere in our Grand Lodge Session,appropriate recognition and tribute will be paid this great man and Mason.

We were able to financially help thirty-four students during the past year. Ten of thesestudents have now completed their under-graduate courses. Grants to each of these studentsranged from $200 to $400 per semester. All the interest income from the various Funds wasextended as grants. Elsewhere in our report you will he given details of each grant madeduring the year.

Another important accomplishment this year was to get the approval of the InternalRevenue Service for our grant making procedure. This will save the Foundation quite a sumof money in income taxes. This saving will be passed on to worthy and needy students tocontinue their education.

I personally feel that, all things considered, this has been one of our more fruitful years. Iwould especially like to express my appreciation for the help of our Grand Secretary and hisstaff. They have been most helpful in getting essential information on applicants and inkeeping proper records of all financial transactions.

I think the Foundation is serving a very useful purpose and I trust that our stewardship hasmet with the approval of the good brethren of our great state.

Fraternally submitted,Howard M. Sigler, P.G.M.Vice-President


MASONIC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.

SECRETARY ANDTREASURER'S REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 1976

DISBURSEMENTS:Contributions to StudentsBarney C. Barnhill

Northeast L S U - Monroe $600.00David Allen Beary - . - . . . . •

University of New Orleans 400.00Louis Paul Chrisman

Asbury Theological Seminary 300.00Patricia Ann Cran

Louisiana State University Baton Rouge 400.00Dewayne P. Cherainie

Southeastern Bible College ...:.. 600.00Catherine Lynn Carre'

Cleinson University 400.00John M. Downs

Emory University :....'- 400.00Daniel D. Dunbar

Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge 800.00Glynn M. Dunbar

Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge >.; 800.00Richard C. Flick

Southeastern University 400.00Terrell DeWight Fowler

Loyola University 400.00Larry Edward Guy

University of Southwestern Louisiana 600.00John W. Giardina, Jr.

Tulane University 300.00Ronald R. Hosey

Tulane University 300.00Martha Bea Lehman

McNeese State College 800.00Yetta McCaskill

University of New Orleans 800.00Susan Mann

Loyola University 600.00Roland Charles Miller

L S U Medical School at New Orleans 600.00John A. Negrotto

Southeastern Bible College 800.00Cynthia Lynn Revisore

Loyola University of New Orleans 300.00Ethel Mary Pitre

Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge 800.00Brenda Gail Ross Taylor

Louisiana College at Pineville Louisiana 300.00Peggy J. Waters

University of New Orleans 600.00Eugene A. Wagner, III

Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge 600.00$12,900.00

Above ordered printed in Proceedings including Auditors Report which follows:


MASONIC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION. INC.

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

DECEMBER 31. 1976


I N D E X

EXHIBITS'.

' V Balance Sheet

"B" Statement Of ReceiptsAnd Expenditures

"C" Statement Of Changes InFinancial Position


HARTMANN, ALY, MONNIER & CO.

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March 16, 1977

REPORT OF THE AUDITORS

We have examined the balance sheet of the MASONIC EDUCATIONAL

FOUNDATION, INC. as of December 31, 1976 and the related statements of

receipts and expenditures and changes in financial position for the year

then ended. Our examination was made in accordance with generally ac-

cepted auditing standards, and accordingly included such tests of the

accounting records and such other auditing procedures as we considered

necessary in the circumstances.

In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet, statement of

receipts and expenditures, and changes in financial position, present

fairly the financial position of the Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc.

as of December 31, 1976 and the results of operations for the year then

ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles,

applied on a consistent basis.

Respectfully submitted,

Certified Public Accountants


Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc.


Exhibit "A"

TUCKER FUND:CashInvestments:U. S. Government Securities (1)International City Bank - Savings CertificatesDixie Savings Association - Savings CertificateInternational City Bank - Certificate of Deposit

Fund Equity:Balance, January 1, 1976Less Prior Years Income Tax

Less Excess Of Expenditures Over Receipts For

The Year Ended December 31, 1976 (Exhibit "B")

Total Tucker Fund

MONROE FUND:CashInvestments:U. S. Government Securities (2)Dixie Savings Association - Savings CertificateFund Equity:Balance, January 1, 1976Less Prior Years Income Tax

Add Excess Of Receipts Over Expenditures For


Total Monroe Fund

GAYLE FUND:CashInvestments:U. S. Government Securities (3)Dixie Savings Association - Savings CertificateBuilding BondsInternational City Bank - Savings Certificate

Fund Equity:Balance, January 1, 1976Less Prior Years Income TaxAdd Excess Of Receipts Over Expenditures ForThe Year Ended December 31, 1976 (Exhibit "B")

Total Gayle Fund

JACKSON FUND:CashInvestments:U. S. Government Securities (4)Fund Equity:Balance, January 1, 1976

Add Excess Of Receipts Over Expenditures For


Total Jackson Fund

Total All Funds

ASSETS

($ 22,488)

79,8144,5003,000

$ 6= 33~-

FUNDEQUITY

$

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65,333

$ 32,525

$108,682

$ 10,967

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.638

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436

146

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(1) Market Value(2) Market Value

$82,58972,557

(3) Market Value $30,585(4) Market Value 2,099


Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc. Exhibit "B"

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURESFOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31. 1976

TUCKER MONROE GAYLE JACKSONFUND FUND FUND FUND TOTAL

InterestDonations

$ 5,568 $ 5,728 $ 3,906 $ 146 $ 15,3487 8 5 — 20

Total Receipts $ 5.575 $ 5.736. $ 3.911 $ 146 $ 15.368

EXPENDITURES:

Student GrantsClericalAuditingFederal Income TaxOther

Total Expenditures

$ 12

$ 13

,900885118547

,271

$

$

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447

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273

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$

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,991

Excess (Deficiency)Of Receipts OverExpenditures ForThe Year ($: S 1 ^ 7 7


Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc. Exhibit "C"

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITIONFOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31. 1976

SOURCE OF FUNDS:

Excess Of Receipts Over ExpendituresFor The Year (Exhibit "B") $ 1 .'877

APPLICATION OF FUNDS:

Increase In Investments $ 7

Payment Of Prior Years Income Tax 984

Increase In Cash- 386

S 1-^77


REPORT OF DATA PROCESSING COMMITTEE

The Data Processing Committee wishes to report for the year of 1976 as follows:As many requests had been received from the Lodges, the adhesive labels furnished the

Lodge Secretaries are now in first, middle, and last name order instead of last name first, asin the past. This was not a big problem to work out in the computer program but it seemed tosatisfy a great concern of our Lodge Secretaries and of our individual members.

We have developed and have made one historical running of a District and a StatewideReport of Suspensions and Expulsions which was done to comply with Resolution Number13 of 1974. These reports should prove of great value to our constituent Lodges and to theappendant bodies.

Our master file, the magnetic tape record of all of our membership, has been furtherpurified by correction of erroneous data that was introduced at the inception of the dataprocessing program. Your committee now feels confident of good results in any computerprogramming venture we may find the need to develop.

We have gotten very good service from National American Bank of New Orleans as ourcomputer service agency and your committee is satisfied that the charges made are veryreasonable.

As always, your committee must recognize the fact that our data processing systemwould never operate successfully without the efforts of the ladies on the Grand Secretary'sstaff who screen, correct and verify the information coining in from the Lodge Secretaries,checking coding, etc., all of which are details essential to maintaining an accurate file. Wethank all in the Office of the Grand Secretary for their cooperation and support.

Fraternally submitted,Frederick C. Jung, Jr., P.M.Chainnan, Data ProcessingCommittee

HISTORY COMMITTEE REPORT

The Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons was hopeful that the Grand Lodge historycould be updated to the present time. Your History Committee chainnan shared these hopesand anticipated starting the ground work for this project.

However, it was impossible to accomplish proper research of Grand Lodge records whileresiding 185 miles from the required source of information. It is recommended that, if futureGrand Masters desire the completion of this project, the committee be chaired by brethrenresiding in the close proximity of the Grand Lodge.

Your History Committee chainnan would like to recommend that thoughtful considera-tion also be given to the cost factor and the feasibility of microfilming applicable portions ofpast Grand Lodge Proceedings that reflect pennanent action taken by the Grand Lodge overthe past years. This would in itself serve as a history of the Grand Lodge and would alsopennatize the present paper records.

Fraternally submitted,Leonard Levy, PMChainnan, History Committee

REPORT OF CHARITIES AND BENEVOLENCES

Dear Brethren:

Following is a synopsis of the minutes of the Board meeting held on Saturday, February5, 1977. As in all Masonic undertakings the meeting was opened with prayer by W.\Brother Theron H. Taylor.


The minutes of previous years Board meeting were accepted as read.The reports of Cash Receipts and Disbursement of the Board from past years (copy

attached) reviewed by all members present and are made a part of this report. Briefly theBoard received for its use $18,000.00 from MTB account, $737.50 interest on investment,$570.86 interest on short term Certificate of Deposit, plus a cash balance in bank atbeginning of year of $2,018.21 plus short term Certificate of Deposit, $5,084.57, or a totalof $26,411.14. available. We disbursed $6,730.21 for relief of Lodges, $1,515.27 to MSA;$1,000.00 to MSA Hospital visitation program; $1,000.00 to George Washington Memor-ial in Alexandria, Virginia; $363.82 to Masonic Relief Association; $2,400 to Mrs. D.Peter Laguens, Jr., widow of previous Grand Secretary; Masonic Home for Children$5,000.00. $167.70 expenses and $7,030.14 short term Certificate of Deposit, leaving abalance in fund on the 31st of December 1976 of $1,204.00 cash in bank; short tennCertificate of Deposit, $7,030.14 and U.S. Treasurer notes and Growth savings certificatesof $8,894.79. These figures are in accord with CPA audit of our records.

The board unanimously voted to make the following disbursement in coining year.

Masonic Home for Children $5,000.00MSA 1,515.27MSA Hospital Visitation 1,000.00George Washington Memorial 1,000.00Masonic Relief Association 363.82

In addition the normal disbursements voted in prior years and the few expenses of theboard for audit, forms and the like costs.

A number of relief cases were discussed in general to establish better guidelines for theboard to judge future cases and to determine amounts to approve. A new set of guidelineshas been established for the issuing of matching funds on a 50% basis to the Lodge Charitiesand Benevolence account. They are as follows:

(1) Time limit on reimbursement by Lodge. One year from date aid was granted.(check date)

(2) Lodges should consider only Brothers in good standing. Wives, widowchildren and orphans of these Brothers.

(3) Consider insurance in some instances as a logical requirement.(4) Encourage more thorough review & investigation before granting aid.

A number of brethren expressed their appreciation for the excellent discussions andinterest of the board. The meeting was adjourned after prayer by W.\ Brother TheronTaylor.

Fraternally,Delwin P. Laguens,Grand Secretary

Approved:Robert H. Crosby, Jr.,Grand MasterChairman

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LODGE BUILDINGS

We, the committee on Lodge Buildings, report the following activities during the currentyear, 1976.


Downsville Lodge No. 163Mt. Geriziin Lodge No. 54Carrietta Lodge No. 312Michael Dempsey Lodge No. 327

Plans for Ajax Lodge No. 325 were submitted in 1975, but were not approved until earlyin 1976.

Plans for the above named Lodges were examined carefully insofar as layout and generalarrangements were concerned, and returned with our comments and suggestions, and willmeet the requirements as prescribed by this Grand Lodge.

This committee would like to express our sincere thanks to our Grand Master M.\W.\Bro. Robert H. Crosby, Jr., for the opportunity to serve in this capacity and trust we mayhave merited such confidence reposed in us.

Fraternally submitted,Rufus Frank Darden (399), Chairman

At this point, Brother Leon Pliner was recognized by the Grand Master for his contribu-tion of time and effort to assist Shongaloo Lodge No. 352 in their suit concerning the loss oftheir Lodge Hall.

The Grand Lodge recessed at 5:30 P.M. until 8:30 in the morning.

SECOND DAY — MORNING SESSION

The Grand Lodge resumed labor for the second day. Third Session at 8:35 A.M. in themorning.

Chairman Woodrow Downs, P.G.M., the Committee for the Review of the Handbook onMasonic Law, presented the changes to be made to the General Regulations and each itemwas discussed and then the report was adopted and the recommendations are attached andbecome Grand Lodge law.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW OFTHE HANDBOOK OF MASONIC LAW

February 7, 1977

TO: THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, F. & A.M.

We, your committee, having had several recommendations for corrections and/orchanges made to us by the Grand Master and others, have reviewed these items andrecommend certain changes and/or corrections for improvement and clarification of theLaw as attached hereto.

Recognizing the importance of continued study of the Handbook of Masonic Law and theneed for putting in to proper form any action by the Grand Lodge that changes the Law, werecommend that a Committee on Handbook of Masonic Law be made a standing committeecomposed of five members to be appointed by the Grand Master for a term of five years.Initially one member to be appointed for five years, one for four years, one for three years,one for two years and one for one year so that the continuity will be maintained in thecomposition of the committee. Each year thereafter the Grand Master shall appoint onemember for a term of five years and he shall designate the chairman of the committee.

I OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA 195[[ Woodrow A. Downs, P.G.M., Chairman' S. Archie Evans, G.L.

David S. Hartinan, P.G.M.Delwin P. Laguens, G.S.Roscoe F. Porter, P.M.

| Junius B. Sharp, G.L.Ii GENERAL REGULATIONS:

Page 12, Article I, Section 1, last paragraph add:

or the Grand Master may change the date of the convening of the annualgrand communication to the ' 'last Monday in January'' or the secondor third Monday in February of any year.

Page 25, Article V, Section 5, change the second sentence:

"The proxy must be a member in good standing of the same Lodge, or aLodge in the same Masonic District, as the brother appointing him;provided" etc.

Page 25, Article V, Section 5, delete the last two sentences and add the followingparagraph:

"In the absence of one or two of the first three officers of the Lodgeand/or their proxies the senior officer present shall have the other vote orvotes and shall be issued ballots accordingly. In the absence of the firstthree officers of the Lodge and one or two of their proxies the seniorofficer proxy present shall have the other vote or votes and shall beissued ballots accordingly. In the absence of the first three officers of theLodge and their proxies a Lodge may be represented by any Past Masterof the Lodge, the Junior Past Master present having preference, whoshall be certified by the Committee on Credentials and issued ballotsaccordingly.''

Page 29, Article VI, Section 4, add in the fourth line after "application":

application, "whether the report of the committee is favorable or un-favorable," which ballot, ect.

Page 31, Article VI, Section 9, change the third sentence:

Delete "the unanimous vote of" and substitute "a favorable ballot by".

Page 33, Article VI, Section 13, change last sentence:

"He may make application to such Lodge or Lodges for reinstatement,which must be on forms approved by Grand Lodge, and the usualprocedure appropriate to the kind of suspension or expulsion shall befollowed, provided that Grand Lodge approval (or reinstatement in theseadditional Lodges shall not be required."

Page 33, Article VI, Section 13, add paragraph:

"Withdrawal from plural membership can be accomplished only byobtaining a demit, which cannot be used for purposes of affiliation."

Page 33-44, Article VII, Trials, Punishments and Appeals:


Late in 1975 M.\W.\ Brother Fred Raiford, then Grand Master, askedBrother Ernest R. Eldred, then one of the Grand Lodge Attorneys, tore-arrange Article VII so that it would be clearer and more easilyfollowed by each constituent Lodge. Brother Eldred did an excellent joband our committee offers for your consideration the revision of ArticleVII as attached.

Page 52, Article XI, Section 7, change the first sentence:

All resolutions presented to Grand Lodge shall be "properly signedand" delivered in writing, etc

Page 52, Article XI, Section 7, change the last sentence of the first paragraph:

All resolutions must "be received by a majority vote of the Grand Lodgeand" be referred, etc.

EDICTS:

Page 59, under Apron add as fourth paragraph:

"The apron shall be worn whether the Lodge is at labor or refreshment.''

Page 64, under Certificates of Standing delete the second sentence of the first paragraph andadd the following:

If the calendar year changes during such action a new certificate ofstanding must be obtained before the transfer can be accomplished.

Page 68, under Conferring Degrees add as the last paragraph:

"Degree teams in this Grand Jurisdiction must have approval of theGrand Master to confer a degree or degrees in another Grand Jurisdic-tion. Degree teams of another Grand Jurisdiction must also have theapproval of our Grand Master to confer a degree or degrees in this GrandJurisdiction."

Page 69, under Courtesy Work change paragraph 3:

' "The Master of a Lodge, in an emergent situation, may take candidateswho have been elected to receive the degrees to another Lodge to havethe degrees conferred on them and/or to be examined in the catechism forproficiency, provided that he shall make full report of the action to hisLodge at the next meeting thereof."

Page 50, Article XI, Section 3, change in the eleventh line of the second paragraph:

may, with due consideration being given to "his" physical, mental and

Page 50, Article XI, Section 3, delete the last four words of the second paragraph and addthe following:

grants "additional time for payment ot the balance, or accepts partpayment and grants remission of the balance."

Page 50, Article XI, Section 3, first paragraph delete " s " from Lodge.

Page 71, under Dues, Fees and Assessments correct to coincide with the basic law in ArticleVIII, Section 1 of the Constitution:

For the Grand Lodge:


Three dollars and fifty cents for each member borne on its roll during theyear, except those exempted by Article VIII, Section 1 of the Constitu-tion.

Fifty cents for each member borne on its roll during the year, exceptthose exempted by Article VIII, Section 1 of the Constitution, for theGrand Lodge Magazine.

For the Masonic Home for Children:

One dollar for each member borne on its roll during the year, except*those exempted by Article VIII, Section 1 of the Constitution.

Page 76, under Jurisdiction, Residence and Waiver delete in the fourth and fifth lines of thefourth paragraph:

"after favorable report and"

Page 79, under Lodge Buildings and Halls change paragraph 8:

' 'All appendant bodies of Masonry are permitted to use Lodge Halls withthe consent of the Lodge."

Page 82, under Lodge Meetings and Activities delete from the first paragraph in the first,second and third lines:

"Work in the Entered Apprentive or Fellow Craft Degree can be doneonly under the authority of a Master Mason Lodge, therefore"

Page 82, under Lodge Meetings and Activities delete from the first paragraph, fourth line:

"work or"

Page 82, under Lodge Meetings and Activities change in the fifth line:

"work" to "business"

Page 79, seventh paragraph, the second word is " i t" not "if".

Page 87, under Master of a Lodge change the first paragraph as follows:

The Master is chairman of all committees,' 'except the finance commit-tee", and cannot be deprived thereof by any action of the Lodge. He issuperior to and independent of every committee provided or authorizedby the Lodge "except the finance committee".

Page 88, under Mileage and Per Diein replace the second paragraph with the following:

"Each officer installed at the Annual Communication for the ensuingyear, not otherwise entitled to mileage and per diem shall be entitled tomileage and per diem for one day."

Page 98, under Visitation add as the third paragraph:

"One who is a member of a Lodge under the jurisdiction of a GrandLodge not in fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Louisiana shallnot be permitted to visit any of the Lodges of Louisiana.''

Page 98, add as the last item with a "bar line" separating it from the above:

These Edicts may be amended, altered, or repealed and new ones•'• adopted, when the requisite quorum is present, at any Annual Grand

Communication of the Grand Lodge; provided the proposition to amend,


alter or repeal shall have received the sanction of a majority present at thetime of its presentation, and shall have laid over from one session toanother of the same Grand Communication, before it is finally actedupon, and then receives a favorable vote of two-thirds of those present. Ifthere is not a session of the Grand Communication subsequent to theintroduction of the amendment then it must lay over until the nextAnnual Grand Communication.

SUNDRY FORMS:

Page 106, Article XI, Section 1, change the third line as follows:

and each member "within hail" shall be notified,

Page 109, change Question 13 on the Petition as follows:

' 'Have you ever been given a citation, arrested and/or been a defendantin a criminal case? —Yes —No. If yes, make full disclosure as to theplace, date, nature of the offense and the disposition of the case."

GENERAL REGULATIONS

Page 13, Article I, Section 2, add after " o " :

p. A Committee on Handbook of Masonic Law composed of fivemembers, one member to be appointed each year for a term of five yearsby the Grand Master, who shall also designate the Chairman of thecommittee for that year.

Page 19 and 20, Article III, Section 5, delete last paragraph.

Page 21, Article III, change Section 12 to Section 13.

Page 21, Article HI, add as Section 12:

The Committee on Handbook of Masonic Law shall review the writtenlaw and make recommendation to the Grand Lodge for possible need ofclarification or change; it shall review all proposals to change the writtenlaw and report to the Grand Lodge its recommendation.

At the close of each regular Grand Communication of the Grand Lodgethe committee shall make a correct and complete digest of all acts of theGrand Lodge which are designed to become a part of the Handbook ofMasonic Law, or which in any manner change any of its existing articlesor provisions, in form and content similar to the contents of the presentHandbook of Masonic Law, and deliver the same promptly to the GrandSecretary in order to expedite its annual revision.

CHANGES IN ARTICLE VII OF THE GENERAL REGULATIONS

1. Simplifies the procedure for preparing charges against a member who has beenconvicted of a crime and sentenced to a mental institution.

2. Provides for time to take testimony of profane witnesses (if any) before setting a trialdate.

3. Provides that the vote in the Lodge Trial shall be by written, secret ballot.4. Makes clear that the Secretary may use tape recording equipment to help him record

testimony.5. Provides that the Junior Warden shall recuse himself for the same reasons that the

Master shall recuse himself.


6. Provides that the Secretary shall forward the complete transcript to the Grand Lodgewithin 30 days after the conclusion of the trial.

7. Provides that if the Grand Lodge should annual the sentence of expulsion or suspensionthe brother is restored to membership as of the date of his expulsion or suspen-sion.

8. Removes the provision for periods of definite suspensions.9. Provides that if the vote is for reprimand in open Lodge the reprimand shall be made

immediately at the conclusion of the trial and that if the convicted brother is notpresent at the trial he shall stand expelled until such time as he presents himselfto the Lodge for reprimand.

ARTICLE VII

Trials, Punishment and Appeals

Section 1 — Preamble

a. Every Member's Duty:

(1) Every well regulated institution, especially this of ours, requires a means to expelthose members who have brought discredit to our fraternity. Likewise, it is the dutyof every member of a Lodge to report the unmasonic conduct of a brother and anymember witnessing the performance of any such conduct who refuses or neglects tofile charges against the brother involved shall be severely censured by the Master.

b. Brother Must be Tried in Own Lodge: Exceptions

(1) Any accused member of a Louisiana Lodge, including any Past Master thereof, mustbe tried by his own Lodge, even if he commits an offense in another area in the state.In the case of a plural member the Grand Master shall decide which of his Lodgeshas jurisdiction.

(2) While a Lodge has exclusive control of discipline of its members as the court of firstresort, it does not have the right to discipline or suspend a member for unseemlyconduct in or out of the Lodge room, unless charges are filed and a trial held. Nomember of a Lodge may be suspended (except for non-payment of dues and/orassessments) nor expelled, without a trial.

(3) A sojourning brother, member of another Grand Jurisdiction, may be tried by aLouisiana Lodge in whose vicinity he has committed a Masonic offense. The Lodgeof which he is a member must be sent a copy of the charges before trial and beadvised of the date thereof, its result and the sentence, if the accused is convicted.

(4) The following cannot be tried by a constituent Lodge:A member of a Lodge under a Foreign Jurisdiction if the offense wascommitted outside the vicinity of the constituent Lodge.

An interdict or insane member, even if suspended or demitted or in jailfor a crime.

The Master, Past Master or Warden of a Lodge, for acts performed whileacting as Master thereof, and any officer of the Grand Lodge who can betried only by the Grand Lodge.

c. Rights of Brother Pending Lodge Trial:

(1) Even though a brother has had charges filed against him, he has the right to visit hisLodge until trial and conviction, if found guilty. If charges are filed against anofficer of a Lodge he continues to fill his station until the Lodge takes final actionthereon.

(2) While no charges can be made against a Mason for an offense committed before hisinitiation, all provisions referring to charges, trial, punishment and appeals shallapply to former members who have demitted or been suspended for non-payment of


dues, as well as to any Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft Mason rejected foradvancement on account of moral unfitness or any other Masonic offense. Duringsuch trials, which shall be held in regular manner, the accused shall have the right tobe admitted to the Lodge room. A Lodge cannot avoid trying a brother under chargesby dropping him from the rolls. The trial must proceed and the absent brother shallbe represented by a member appointed by the Master.

d. Trial After Acquittal by Lodge:(1) A member acquitted on any charge may be tried again on new charges growing out of

the same transaction but essentially different from the original charges, but a Lodgecannot retry a case properly handled, unless additional charges are filed; butconfession in court by an accused of his guilt, after his acquittal by the Lodge, givesthe Lodge the right to try him a second time.

e. Policy While Charges Pending in Court of Law:(1) It is the policy of the Masonic Fraternity to suspend action against a brother while

charges against him are being investigated in Court of Law in order that there be noappearance of influencing the results of due process of the law.

f. Trial by Lodge After Brother Convicted by Court of Law:(1) If the brother has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to penal servitude the

verdict should establish a prima facie case, but the Lodge must bring charges, hold atrial, and if the member is found guilty, properly sentence him. The Lodge maydisregard the verdict in any Court trial which does not always prove guilt orinnocence in a Lodge trial. A brother may be guilty of gross uninasonic conduct andyet be acquitted in Court, for there are many offenses that violate the moral law thatdo not violate the criminal law. The evidence in the Court may be presented at theLodge trial, but the accused has the right to offer proof of mitigating circumstances,absence of moral turpitude and even innocence; all of which the Lodge shouldconsider in arriving at its decision on guilt and degree of punishment.

Section 2 — Filing of Charges for Uninasonic Conduct

a. Requisites:(1) Except as otherwise provided in this Article VII, the charges must be:

(a) in writing(b) clearly specify the offense or offenses complained of(c) signed by complainant(d) contain the names and residences of the witnesses(e) presented to the Master of the Lodge of the accused

b. The Master's Duty After Receiving Written Charges

(1) Except as provided in Article VII, Section 1 e, when the Master receives writtencharges he shall appoint a secret committee of three members of the Lodge who shallinvestigate the matter to determine if the charges are of a personal nature or whetherthe charges are of such a nature as to require a trial by the Lodge.

(2) If the charges are of a personal nature, then the committee should endeavor toreconcile the parties involved.

(3) If the charges are of a personal nature and the committee is unsuccessful in reconcilingthe parties or if the charges are of such a nature as to require a trial by the Lodge, thenthe committee shall so report to the Master.

c. The Master's Duty After Receiving Oral Charges(1) The Master, upon receipt of oral charges, may appoint a secret committee of three

members of the Lodge to investigate as is provided in Article VII, Section 2 b.(2) Except as provided in Article VII, Section 2 d and 2 e, the committeeshall report to

the Lodge in writing the charges and its fundings. If the Lodge in open meetingaccepts the charges there can be no later challenge that the charges were not inwriting originally.


d. Dismissal of Charges by the Master(1) If the investigating committee appointed under Article VII, Section 2 b and 2 c reports

to the Master that all differences that gave rise to the charges have been reconciled orthat their findings are favorable to the accused, the Master has the right to dismissthe matter without bringing it before the Lodge.

e. When Brother Convicted of Crime and Sentenced to Penal Servitude(1) When the Master has been apprised that a member of his Lodge has been convicted of

a crime and sentenced to a penal institution, he shall direct the Junior Warden toprepare written charges against him.

Section 3 — Pre-trial Procedure

a. Report of Committees(1) If the secret committee reports to the Master that a trial is necessary, the Master must

report the same to the Lodge at a stated meeting and direct the Junior Warden toprepare formal charges against the brother. The Junior Warden may accept thewritten charges previously filed by an accuser if they are in proper form, or thewritten charges prepared by the committee when the charges were oral chargesoriginally.

b. Junior Warden's Duties(1) It is the Junior Warden's duty to see that all charges are properly prepared and deliver

them to the Secretary in a stated open meeting.(2) If the Junior Warden fails to comply with the order of the Master to prepare charges or

cause the same to be done, he shall be subject to Masonic discipline and anothermember of the Lodge may be appointed to prepare the same.

(3) It is also the duty of the Junior Warden to act as prosecutor during the trial of theaccused; however, the Junior Warden, with the consent of the Master, may beassisted by any member of the Order in good standing; provided that no fee shall becharged for the services.

c. Secretary's Responsibilities(1) Upon receipt of the formal charges from the Junior Warden, the Secretary of the

Lodge shall serve upon the accused, in person or by registered or certified mail,return receipt requested, a copy of the charges, the names and addresses of thewitnesses relied upon to prove the same, and notify the accused to answer thecharges in writing within ten days of the service thereof, and to furnish the namesand residences of his witnesses. The written or oral answer of the accused to theLodge to the charges must be courteous and not denunciatory or abusive. If oral, itmust be written down by the Secretary or by a reporter representing him.

(2) The Secretary must make an entry into the minutes of the Lodge the date he receivedthe charges from the Junior Warden.

(3) The Secretary must notify the Lodge at the first stated meeting of the Lodge after theexpiration of the ten days, provided in Section 3 c (1) above, whether the accusedhas received the notice and whether he has answered or not.

(4) It shall be the duty of the Secretary to notify the accused, and all witnesses who areMasons, of the trial date when it is set as provided herein.

(5) The Secretary shall notify the accused and prosecutor of the time and place of takingof testimony of a witness that is unable to attend the trial.

d. Profane Witnesses(1) Should there be witnesses that cannot attend the trial, the Master shall appoint a

committee of three members to take the testimony of such witnesses.(2) Should it be necessary to take testimony outside of the vicinity of the Lodge, a

committee from another Lodge may be used to take such testimony. The committeetaking any testimony shall give due notice to the accused of the time and place oftaking such testimony, shall reduce the testimony to writing and cause it to beaffirmed by the party giving it.


(3) The accused must receive notice from the Secretary of the taking of testimony outsideof the Lodge and must be permitted to hear all of it in and out of the Lodge. He shallalso have the right, either personally or through his representative, to question allwitnesses. If other witnesses than those on the list submitted to the accused laterappear, it shall be proper for them to testify and further time shall be granted to takethe testimony of all new witnesses, but all of the same must be committed to writing.Any witness may be recalled to testify again.

(4) Testimony taken in Court in the presence of the accused is permitted to be used in theLodge, but admissions made by the defense attorney shall not be presented. Acertified copy of a Court record may be introduced as evidence in a Lodge trial.

(5) Members of the committee on investigation prior to the filing of charges may serve onthe committee to take testimony of non-members.

e. Rights of Accused(1) Confession of guilt by the accused, either orally or in writing, does not avoid a trial.

The plea must be entered in the minutes of the Lodge and becomes proper evidenceto use in the trial.

(2) Charges prepared by the Junior Warden against a brother by order of the Master anddelivered to the Secretary are before the Lodge and cannot be withdrawn without theconsent of the accused. After a trial has been set, the charges cannot be withdrawnwithout the consent of the Lodge.

(3) The accused may be defended by himself or any other member of the Order in goodstanding to be selected by him. Attorneys who are not Masons are not permitted torepresent the accused in a Masonic trial. No fee shall be charged for the services ofthe defense attorney.

(4) If the. accused shall fail to be present or have a representative present at anyexamination of any witness or at the trial, the Master shall appoint a brother to act forhim.

f. Setting Trial Date: Notification(1) The Lodge will set the trial date at its next regular meeting following the expiration of

ten days after the accused received the charges, whether he answers or not;provided, however, if he answers and naines profance witnesses, or if the prosecutorhas profane witnesses, then the trial date will be set by the Lodge at its first regularmeeting after the taking of the testimony of all profane witnesses.

(2) ITie Secretary shall notify the accused and witnesses, except profane witnesses, inwriting either by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, of the timeand date that the trial will be held.

Section 4 — Form of Trial

(The By-Laws of a Lodge shall detennine whether the trial is to be commission or Lodgefonn.)

a. Commission Trial(1) At the same meeting at which the Lodge fixes the date of the trial, it shall be the duty of

the Master, Senior Warden and the Junior Past Master present at the Lodge at saidtime to select from the membership of the Lodge the naines of seventy-five membersof the Lodge, excepting therefrom the first five elective officers and those notresiding within hail.

(2) The Secretary shall cause these seventy-five naines to be placed upon separate slips ofpaper of unifonn size and color and thereupon placed in a secure box or receptaclewhich shall at all times be in charge of the Master.

(3) In Lodges having less than seventy-five members residing within hail, the naines ofall qualified members, excepting the first five elective officers and those notresiding within hail, shall be placed in the box or receptacle.

(4) The Secretary shall summon the selected brethren to appear at the Lodge on the date ofthe trial.


b. Lodge Trial(1) The Secretary shall summon all the members of the Lodge within hail to be present on

the date of the trial.

Section 5 — Procedure on Trial Date

a. Commission Form of Trial(1) The Secretary shall call the roll of those brethren whose names were placed in the

secure box in the Master's charge. This box is to be known as the "Master's box".(2) As the names are called, the Master may excuse a member because he is ill, not

qualified, or for any good and sufficient reason that such brother would not be ableto serve if chosen. Relatives of the accused or of the accuser or of the wife or either,have the right to serve the same as any other brother.

(3) The names of those brethren who are present and not excused by the Master shall beplaced in a separate box to be known as the "Secretary's box".

(4) The Secretary shall draw twenty-five slips (all if less than twenty-five) from theSecretary's box and record the names written thereon in the minutes of the Lodge.These slips are to be placed in another box to be known as the' 'Commission box".

(5) The accused and the Junior Warden may file not more than five challenges eachagainst those names placed in the Commission box. No reason need be given for anychallenge made.

(6) After the challenges, if any have been exercised, the Master shall draw eleven namesfrom the Commission box and designate one of the selected as chairman.

b. Lodge Trial(1) The Secretary shall call the roll of the Lodge and the Master may excuse a member

because he is ill, not qualified or for any good and sufficient reason that such brotherwould not be able to vote, if required to vote. Members of the Lodge who arerelatives of the accused or of the accuser, or of the wife of either, have the right totake part and vote in the trial, the same as any other brother.

(2) The vote shall be by written, secret ballot.

Section 6 — Trial Procedurea. General Provisions(1) The Secretary shall record the testimony of the trial and may use tape recording

equipment to aid him.(2) The Junior Warden or his representative shall be the prosecutor; provided, however,

the Master, for just reason, may replace the Junior Warden at any time with anothermember of the Lodge.

(3) The Master shall preside over the trial and he may invite any member of the Order ingood standing to advise him during the trial proceedings. If he recuses himself forany valid reason, then the Senior Warden shall preside, and if the Senior Wardencannot preside, then the Master shall appoint a Past Master of the Lodge to preside.

(4) It shall be the duty of the Master to:

Instruct the brethren in the correct law.

Clear their minds of false impressions that may have been given them duringthe trial.

Prohibit the introduction of quibbling technicalities or sophistical argumentsdesigned to influence the verdict, one way or another.

Allow all latitude to bring forth the whole truth.

Rule out all hearsay evidence and matters not related to the issue and thecharges.


Warn the brethren against permitting a plea of ignorance to influence averdict favorable to the accused.

Assert that past high position and long and valuable services to Masonry donot give the accused the right to violate the law or be an excuse and shouldnot lessen the punishment if he is guilty.

Prevent any attempt on the part of the prosecution to show general badcharacter of the accused, unless he has intoduced evidence of good charac-ter.

State the question to the Lodge and charge the members as to their dutiesin accordance with the evidence and Masonic law and usage before the balloton the question of innocence or guilt is taken.

(5) The Master or Junior Warden shall recuse himself if:Any relationship exists between himself and the accused or accuser; eitherby blood or marriage.

He has any personal interest, one way or another, in the verdict.

He has acted as a lawyer for the accused in any Court.

b. Opening Trial and Closing

(1) The trial shall commence with the reading of the charges and the answer.(2) The Junior Warden and the accused, or their representatives, may make an opening

statement.(3) The Junior Warden may call only those witnesses which the accused had been notified

would be called. Likewise, the accused may call only those witnesses which he hadpreviously notified the Junior Warden that he would call. If the trial is by commis-sion, then each member of the commission is entitled to ask questions of thewitnesses during trial. If the trial is by the Lodge, then any member of the Lodgemay ask questions of the witnesses.

(4) After all evidence is in, then the Junior Warden and the accused, or their representa-tives, may argue the case with the Junior Warden having the privilege of openingand closing the argument.

c. Evidence When Accused Is Convicted Of A Crime

(1) If a brother has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to penal servitude, the Lodgeneed only introduce a certified copy of the charges, verdict and sentence, whichestablishes a prima facie case and relieves the Lodge of offering further proof.

d. Voting(1) Lodge Form

(a) The accuser and the accused shall retire from the Lodge before thevoting.(b) The Lodge shall proceed to vote on the guilt or innocence of theaccused.(c) All members present must vote and a majority vote cast shall convict.(d) Each member shall deposit his own ballot.

(2) Commission Form(a) The commission, after being instructed by the Master, shall retire tovote.


(b) A majority of the votes cast shall convict.(c) The commission may send the chairman or, as a body, request furtherinstructions from the Master in open Lodge.(d) After voting on conviction and sentence (if found guilty), the commis-sion shall reduce its findings to writing and return to the Lodge. Thechairman shall give the verdict to the Master who shall announce thefindings of the commission.

t(3) Voting on Sentence After Conviction

(a) The vote on the sentence shall be taken in the following order for thedifferenct degrees of punishment:

First, expulsion, for which a three-fourths vote shall be necessary; second,indefinite suspension, for which a two-thrids vote shall be necessary.

(b) Should the convicted brother not be suspended or expelled he shallstand sentenced, without any further vote, to reprimand in open Lodge.

e. Imposing Sentence(1) All sentences shall be effective immediately.(2) If the sentence is to reprimand, then the accused shall be immediately reprimanded by

the Master, or at his option, by the presiding officer at the trial.(3) If the accused is not present at the trial he shall stand suspended until such time as he

presents himself for reprimand in open Lodge. He shall be notified within five daysby registered or certified mail, returned receipt requested, of the judgment of theLodge. At the same time the Grand Secretary shall also be notified.

(4) If the convicted brother is an officer of a Lodge his office is immediately vacated and anew appointment must be made or an election held on dispensation from the GrandMaster.

Section 7 — Appeals

a. Appeals Are AutomaticAll trial proceedings are automatically referred to the Appeals and Grie-vence Committee for their review and recommendation to Grand Lodge forfinal action.

b. Right of AppealThe accused, or any member of the Lodge, shall have the right of appeal tothe Grand Master, provided that the Secretary of the trial Lodge shall begiven due notice.

c. Appeals Do Not Suspend SentenceThe conviction and sentence appealed from shall remain in full force andeffect until action by the Grand Lodge at the first Grand Communicationheld after the appeal has been filed, unless a new trial is ordered by the GrandMaster for reasons given in Article VII, Section 8.

d. Guilty Plea; Right to AppealIf a brother pleads guilty and throws himself on the mercy of the Lodge, hestill has the right of appeal.

e. Appeal by LodgeIf a brother is tried and found not guilty and subsequent developments showthat he was guilty, the Lodge has the right of appeal to the Grand Lodge.

Section 8 — New Trial

a. A New Trial Shall Be Held If(1) The accused has been convicted without having been served with a copy of the written

charges or notified of the trial date: provided, he shall establish to the satisfaction of


the Grand Master or the Grand Lodge that he has no knowledge of the charge or thetrial date.

(2) The accused is convicted after illegal testimony has been introduced in the trialproceedings.

(3) A continuance was refused when an important witness on either side was absent;provided, that applicant must certify that the testimony of such witness would havebeen essential to applicant's case.

b. Refusal of New TrialExcept as provided above, a new trial shall be refused when accused hasbeen furnished a copy of the charges and been duly notified of the trial date.

c. Action by Grand LodgeFinal action by the Grand Lodge on an appeal prevents the holding of a newtrial.

Section 9 — Post Trial Procedure

a. Forwarding Transcript

Within 30 days after the conclusion of the trial the Secretary of the Lodgeshall transmit to the Grand Secretary, whether an appeal is taken or not, eightcopies of the complete transcript of all the proceedings, together withoriginal documents introduced in the case, and together within the minuteentries pertaining to the trial, to be reviewed by the Committee on Appealsand Grievances.

b. Grand Secretary to Review for CompletenessShould the Grand Secretary find the transcript incomplete, he shall, underthe instructions of the Grand Master, order the Lodge to complete thetranscript within a designated period of time.

c. Failure to CompleteIn case the Lodge shall neglect to send up the transcript within the timerequired, or shall refuse or neglect to complete the transcript within the timespecified by the Grand Secretary, the Master of the Lodge shall be heldguilty of contempt and be punished accordingly.

Section 10 — Grand Lodge Review

a. Committee on Appeals and GrievancesThis committee shall review all trials as provided in Article HI, Section 4,and make a recommendation to the Grand Lodge.

b. Action By Grand LodgeThe Grand Lodge may affirm the Lodge's action or amend any sentence orreverse or annul a sentence of expulsion or suspension. Annulment of asentence of expulsion or suspension immediately restores the brother tomembership in his Lodge as of the date of his expulsion or suspension.

c. Increase PenaltiesIn case the Grand Lodge has in the past increased the penalty or sentenceimposed by a Lodge, the Grand Lodge, itself, may thereafter, upon recom-mendation of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, reinstate thebrother as a "Mason-at-Large''. If such brother does not succeed in affiliat-ing with a constituent Lodge of this Grand Jurisdiction before the next GrandCommunication of the Grand Lodge, he shall revert to the status possessedby him before the last action of the Grand Lodge.


Section 11 — Reinstatement Procedure

a. General ProvisionsA brother who has been expelled or indefinitely suspended cannot berestored to Masonic privileges except by the Grand Lodge on the recom-mendation of the Lodge which expelled or indefinitely suspended him.

b. Procedure of Applicant(1) The application for reinstatement, which shall be in writing on forms approved by the

Grand Lodge, shall be read at a stated meeting and laid over to the next statedmeeting.

(2) Notice shall be sent to the Lodge members that a vote will be taken at the next statedmeeting on the application.

(3) To approve the reinstatement, the members present must vote in the same proportionas required for the expulsion or indefinite suspension.

c. Unfavorable VoteIf the application is voted upon unfavorably, the brother may not apply againuntil six months after such Lodge action.

d. Favorable VoteIf the vote of the Lodge is favorable, the brother is not restored to member-ship until the Lodge's action is approved by the Grand Lodge.

Section 12 — Miscellaneous

a. Interference With Court ProhibitedMasons have no right to interfere with the officers of any Court in theperformance of their lawful duty. It is, therefore, not proper for a Lodge torequest any other Lodge, in this or any other Grand Jurisdiction, to assist inthe securing of an acquittal of a member of the first Lodge who has beencharged with a felony.

b. Master May Not Set Aside SentenceThe Master has no power to change or set aside the sentence imposed by theLodge, but the Grand Master may set aside a conviction and order a newtrial, if the trial was not conducted according to Masonic Law.

c. Grand Master's Authority If Present During TrialNeither the Grand Master nor his duly authorized representative has anyright to interfere in a trial, but, if present, acts only as a spectator. He can,however, give an opinion on a ruling by the Master during the progress of thetrial only if abuse or usurpation of power, or violation of duty and authority,may prevent a fair and impartial trial.

d. Visitor Objected ToThe objection of a member of the Lodge prevents any visitor from attendinga Masonic trial, except the Grand Master or his duly authorized representa-tive, and except as provided in Article VIII, Section 3 b (3), 3 e (3) andSection 6 a (3).

Section 13 — Grand Lodge Report

The annual proceedings of the Grand Lodge shall carry a report of expul-sions and/or suspensions resulting from trials as a part of the subject matterpertaining to each Lodge.


Section 14 — Lodges to Supply InformationEach Lodge shall, on request, supply information to collateral Masonicbodies regarding standing of any member who is also a member of suchcollateral bodies.

In additon to the above the following changes should also be made:

Page 23, Article IV, Section 8, add to the last paragraph:

and the Lodge, brother or brethren shall be restored to membership as ofthe date of such suspension.

EDICTS

Page 95, under Solicitation of Funds, add to the last sentence:

pending receipt by the Grand Master of a copy of their financial report.

Page 97, under Suspension and suspended Masons, add to the fourth paragraph anddelete the fifth paragraph:

and the brother shall be restored to membership as of the date of such suspension.

(All members in Louisiana should correct their Handbooks using these changes, andsubsequently they will be published in revision form. Utilize new Article VII untilpublished).

LODGE CHANGE OF NAME

Collegetown Lodge No. 465, had requested that the Grand Master approve a change ofname to D. A. Strickland Lodge No. 465, and the Grand Lodge approved this change at thistime.

BICENTENNIAL HOMECOMING REPORT

The Bicentennial and Homecoming Report was made by Chairman, Louis Faciane, andmost of the information included in the report was in the Grand Master's original AdvanceReport.

REPORT OF MASONIC SERVICE COMMITTEE

Chairman Pat Hawkins of the Service Committee, made his report and he was given a fineovation for the actions he had taken during the Grand Lodge Session to bring over as muchequipment and items as possible, to be sold outside of where the Grand Lodge was meeting.

The Report of Status of Service Committee Funds is included in the Auditors Report (SeePage 72 of Proceedings).

SPECIAL NOTICE

The Grand Master introduced the new Superintendent of our Masonic Home for Chil-dren, Brother Robert Joyner.

The Grand Secretary reported that Olla Lodge No. 303 and Krotz Springs Lodge No. 434


have missed being represented for two years in a row at Grand Lodge Session, and if theymiss one more year their Charter would be subject to removal by the Grand Master.

BOARD OF BUDGET AND CONTROL CHANGEA line item of the Budget which was approved the previous day was reintroduced for

discussion by the Chairman, Brother Barhain, and after discussion the line item wasadjusted to include an increase back to its original amount and the Contingency Fundreduced by the same amount. This had reference to travel, + $1,900 for D.D.G.M.'s.

(Approved by Grand Lodge.)

REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON BURIALPLACES OF P.G.M.'S

The Special Committee on Burial Places of Past Grand Masters reports that so far as it isable to conclude the burial places of our Past Grand Masters are in suitable conditions.

There has been a general improvement in the Masonic Cemetery in New Orleans and thisupgrading has a noticable appearance on the graves of our Past Grand Masters interred inthis cemetery.

M.\W.\ P. Grand Master Emile Sundberry (1913) has been reported as having beenburied in a cemetery in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Your committee has learned on goodauthority that PGM Sundberry's remains are interred in Christ Church Episcopal Cemeteryin Napoleonville, Louisiana.

We appreciate having been selected to serve on this Committee.

Respectfully yours,Earl H. Smith, ChairmanFloyd J. CallaisEdwin L. PalmerJoseph J. PisciottaRichard L. ScottSidney L. Wyles, Jr.Ronald A. Yates

Promptly at 10:00 A.M., the Grand Master appointed the following tellers, Brother RossDe Lee, Brother James Walley, Brother Einile George, and Brother J. W. Kennedy for theGrand Lodge Elections of Officers beginning properly on schedule. The following wereelected to the Grand Lodge Elective Line and to the various Boards and Committees whichhad vacancies. They are listed in sequence of action, and while these elections are takingplace, various Committee reports and responses by Visiting Dignitaries continued to bemade while votes are counted.

*E. R. Minchew, Grand Master, Arthur M. Retif, Deputy Grand Master, D. WalterJessen, Grand Senior Warden, Robert L. Kleinpeter, Grand Junior Warden, JohnB. Trask,Sr., Grand Treasurer, Delwin P. Laguens, Grand Secretary, Junius B. Sharp, GrandLecturer, S. Archie Evans, Grand Lecturer.

Board elections were as follows:

Board of Budget and Control — 5 year term, Jesse M. Knowles (165), elected.Board of Charities and Benevolence — 5 year term, T. J. Pitman (184), elected.Board of Directors, Grand Lodge Hall — 6 year term, John F. Arnold (24), re-elected.Board of Directors, Grand Lodge Hall — 6 year term, Walter Lanier (307), elected.Board of Trustees, Masonic Home for Children — 7 year term, Robert H. Crosby, Jr. (271),

elected.


Board of Directors, Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc. — 2 year term, Fred H. Raiford,Jr., elected.

Board of Directors, Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc. — 3 year term, L. V. Noles(122), re-elected.

GRAND MASTER ELECT ACCEPTANCE

*The Grand Master Elect, M.\W.\ Brother E. R. Minchew, addressed the Grand Lodge,outlining his 10 point program for the coining year, which follows: (Quote)

"Most Worshipful Grand Master,

My friends, and my Brethren, It is with an abiding faith that God will give me wisdomand leadership and with deep appreciation for the help of the Masons of Louisiana that Iaccept the office of Grand Master of Masons of Louisiana, F. & A.M. This is a great honorand I feel very humble as I stand before you this morning. I think I recognize some of theresponsibilities of the office and I assure you that I will dedicate this year to SERVICE TOGOD, SERVICE TO MY FELLOW MASONS, SERVICE TO MASONRY, and to thememory of two fine outstanding great Masons of Louisiana, my esteemed friends andBrother Masons, who have been called on to their reward, M.\W.\ D. A. Strickland andM.\W.\ Brother Harwell L. Allen, who come from my area of the State. I, too, want toexpress my appreciation, this morning to those of you who have worked so hard to make thisa great Annual Communication. We have enjoyed our visit to Lake Charles, we have had atremendous attendance, and to all of you, M.\W.\ Grand Master and all of those who havehelped you make this the great communication, I express also my sincere thanks andappreciation.

Brethren, the hat that I will wear during the coining year as your Grand Master oncegraced the head of M.\ W.\ Brother Harwell Allen during the year as Grand Master that heserved you in our great jurisdiction. This hat has been presented to me by the family of mygood friend and esteemed comrade, and I sincerely trust that I shall prove worthy of theirfaith in me.

There has been a fine spirit of Masonic cooperation among the Grand Lodge line officersthis year, and I express at this time my sincere appreciation to you M.'.W.\ Grand Masterfor taking me into your confidence and sharing with me the problems that have presentedthemselves to you, for in so doing, you have given ine an opportunity to better understandthis office, so I want to thank you again for sharing with me correspondence, rulings, andadvice, and I shall look forward to you this next year and all of the other Past Grand Mastersfor their help and advice because they have already gone through the chairs and they knowfar better than I know this morning how they can help an incoming Grand Master.

I have several designs, my brethren, on the trestleboard for 1977, and I covet your aid andsupport in making these designs a reality:

1. I believe it is time for the Masons of Louisiana to endow the Masonic Children'sHome with a sufficient endowment that the earned interest thereof will make thehome financially stable and operative. To this end I am asking each Mason of ourState to show his true Masonic Charity and make a sizeable contribution to theMASONIC CHILDREN'S HOME ENDOWMENT FUND. We have set for ourgoal, and when I say We, I am talking about We the Masons of Louisiana, because itis your Home. It is all our responsibility, we love that Home, we love those children,and those children who have gone out from that Home, to make great citizens of thisgreat United States. A saving of lives, it is our Charity and I am sincerely asking thismorning that this year we raise a Half-Million Dollars as an endowment for thatHome, and to increase that endowment, fro- T to year, that in future years, theinterest from this fund that is invested, that v • " be donating to from time to


time, will guarantee the sustaining on an annual basis of that Home so that we won'thave to depend on a hoped for gift each year.Brethren, I believe that there are 2000 Masons in this State that will give $100.00each on that endowment. I believe that there are another 2000 Masons who can giveFifty dollars each; I believe that there are another 4000 Masons that will give TenDollars each, according to their means. And, that all of the other Masons, who arenot included in that group will make whatever contributions their conscience andtheir love and their ability will make. It is not an exhorbitant hope, I know we can doit. I know that we have legacies to be given to the Home and we have other wills thatwill bring in money, and I am expecting a great contribution from all of ourAppendent Bodies, and of course, a lot of non-Masons will help us. Already oneLodge of very few members not over 34 or 35 has guaranteed me that they will raise$1700 in that Lodge. Brethren, that gives me hope. It gives us encouragement thatall of us will do the job that needs to be done. I plan to push this project with all of myenergy and enthusiasm, and I am expecting a large contribution from every one thatis able to give of whatever contribution. 47,000 Masons, I know can do the job. I amasking that all of the Past Grand Masters, the elected Grand Officers, the appointiveGrand Officers, all of those who are appointed on Boards or Committees, ourDistrict Deputy Grand Masters, our Chairmen of Masonic Education in the severaldistricts, and every Master of his Lodge along with some other key people to serve asa committee to see that this fund reaches its goal this year.

2. All of you know of my interest in Masonic Education. Louisiana has a fine program.It is a progressive program. It is growing and no longer, of our five members that areappointed to the Masonic Education, able to bring to you personally, individually,the help that our Lodges need. So, after passing the resolution yesterday I haveappointed one member from each Masonic District to serve as the Masonic DistrictChairman of Education. In order that they may help all of the Masters of all theLodges that need help. They know their Lodges in their district. These are person-ally selected men, capable, qualified, and whose love for Masonry will help us all doa better job in Masonic Education.

3 Brethren, I don't believe we need Two Education Foundations, so I an instructingour Grand Attorney to look into the present Foundations to see if there is a possibilityof consolidating or making one Foundation out of both. So that the aid that will begranted now on the two Foundations can all be handled through one. It seems thatthis would be a better plan. This is a projected idea and I hope it can come to pass,but anyway, I appreciate what is being done now in the two Foundations. On ourEndowment Fund, my brethren, I want you to know that not a dime out of theEducation Foundation goes to the Home. I want that thoroughly understood. TheHome operates distinctly different from the Foundations. Our Endowment Fund andall of the gifts coming in to the Home not earmarked for the Foundation will be thefund to maintain and operate the Home. I want this clearly understood by all thebrethren, and let your Lodge members know this. We will be having memorials; wewill be having gifts through the endowment funds throughout the year, and yourLodge will not only be given credit for its endowment donation, but your Lodgemember will be given credit so that we will know at all times how much each Lodgehas contributed to this great endowment and all the money will be under thesupervision of the Board of Trustees to be invested where the highest yields arepossible.

4 I believe my Brethren, that we should annually review and revise the Handbook ofMasonic Law and after you passed the resolution yesterday, or the recommendationyesterday, I have appointed a committee of five on a standing committee of five,four, three, two, and one year each to continue to serve to keep our Masonic Lawup-dated and make whatever revisions this Grand Lodge approves each year.


5 It seems to me, my Brethren, that it is time for us to up-date the HISTORY OFMASONRY IN LOUISIANA. It has been a long time since we brought our historyof Louisiana Freemasonry up-to-date. So, I am instructing the Chairman of thatCommittee and those who have been appointed to that committee, to begin workimmediately to up-grade the History of our great Masonic Institution in Louisiana,keeping up-to-date those Lodges that are of great age, all of the contributions thathave been made since the last publication. After this book has been revised, it will beavailable to you through the Masonic Service Committee for purchase for yourLodge.

6. The Officers' Handbook which was of great value to so many of us in years past hasrun out as far as the availability is concerned and that Book needs to be rewritten. So,I shall appoint a committee to rewrite the Officers' Handbook and when it isrewritten and approved, it will be available to you through the Masonic Service

' • Committee of our Grand Lodge.

So much has been said about the losses of Masons, we can no longer suffer this losseach year. Our Entered Apprentice Masons, who do not go on to become MasterMasons, we have lost approximately 3000 of them in the last 12 years. I want to urgeyou, my Brethren, to go all out in your respective Lodges and through the help ofyour Masonic Education Committee, our Grand Lecturers, and others, that maybewe can keep these men in line and make Master Masons out of them. We just can'tcontinue to have this loss. Work on that in your Lodges. When a man is approved formembership, takes his Entered Apprentice Degree, work with him, and do every-thing you can to see that he goes on with the Fellow Craft Degree and becomes aMaster Mason. This is not only a Louisiana concern, it is a concern of many of theGrand Jurisdictions of these United States. We will be discussing this at the GrandMasters' Conference two weeks from now in Washington.

8. I hope that the Louisiana Freemason this year will be the type of Publication forwhich it was intended, a voice for the Lodges, and the only way that we can havethis, my brethren, is for you to send the information to our Grand Secretary's officewith pictures announcing whatever you want publicized in your Lodge like they doin many of our Grand Jurisdictions, and I hope the bulletin that we shall attempt thisyear will be well worth the price you have paid for it, fifty-cents per year, and that itwill truly be a sounding board for Masonry throughout our State. We need your helpin this, for only through your help can we have the kind of bulletin that carries with itwhat we really need to know what is going on in our great State and our GrandJurisdiction.

9. I think we need to at this time begin an award program for the youth of our State. Tothis end, I am asking a brother of this State to head a committee, to work through theMasonic Education Chairmen, and the committee, and the Grand Lodge to make itpossible for a Lodge to select a young Junior male in the high school, and after theLodge has selected that person, that he be brought to the Lodge and awarded aspecial award stamping him as an outstanding, intelligent, courageous, honestyoung man, and my brethren, if this were to be done in all of our high schools in ourState, it won't be very long before we would be having many of these men, whenthey reach the proper age, becoming Masons of our Grand Lodge and of our greatFraternity. I hope that this can be done in many of your Lodges. You will be hearingmore and more of this in the future.

10. Finally, my brethren, when Brother Harwell Allen was alive after he had worked onhis project for the Chapel of our Masonic Home, before his death in the presence ofmyself, and four other brethren, he made the request of us that if the time everbecame proper, when we would give a name to that chapel, that he wanted thechapel named in honor of M.\ W.\ Past Grand Master, D. A. Strickland. When the


Board of Trustees in their regular meetings have discussed this, I shall recommendand approve, if they see fit, and this Grand Lodge approves, we will name thatChapel, the D. A. Strickland Memorial Chapel. I think no greater tribute can bemade to the work that has been done for that Home from this great Mason.

These iny brethren, are some of my great plans for Masonry in Louisiana in 1977. Let'sall use our zeal, our enthusiasm, our talents, and our energy to make this coming year aprogressive and fruitful year in Masonry. This year will be called a working year. I shallwork and I expect all of you, iny Brethren to do all that you can to further the interest of theprinciples of Masonry in your lives, in your Lodges, as an image to those who are notmembers of our Craft. I humbly ask each of you to TALK TO GOD EVERY DAY. That isiny motto for the year. Keep the communication channels open, and when you do,remember your Grand Master in those prayers, he will need them." (Unquote)

This concluded the action on the trestle board for this Grand Lodge Session. Having nounfinished business, The Grand Lodge was recessed by the Grand Master and the GrandMaster elect, M.'.W.". E. R. Minchew, announced his appointments. The elected andappointed officers are as follows:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

M.\W.\ E. R. Minchew, RustonRuston Lodge No. 106 Grand Master

R.\W.\ ' Arthur M. Retif, New OrleansDominique You Lodge No. 468 Deputy Grand Master

R.-.W.". D. Walter Jessen, Lake CharlesJustice Lodge No. 449 Grand Senior Warden

R.\W.\ Robert L. Kleinpeter, Baton RougeFairfields Lodge No. 425 Grand Junior Warden

R.\W.\ John B. Trask, Sr., New OrleansTrowel Lodge No. 386 Grand Treasurer

R.\W.\ Delwin P. Laguens, New OrleansCorinthian Lodge No. 190 Grand Secretary

R.\W.\ Junius B. Sharp, RayvilleR. F. McGuire Lodge No. 209 Grand Lecturer

R.\W.\ S. Archie Evans, DeRidderDeRidder Lodge No. 271 Grand Lecturer

APPOINTMENTS

W.\ James Carroll Smith, Monroe ;

Dee A. Strickland Lodge No. 465 , .;..Grand ChaplainW.\ Eugene A. Barham, Oak Ridge

Brookville Lodge No. 161 Grand MarshalW.\ Clyde B. Fulton, West Monroe

West Monroe Lodge No. 419 ,.....:....,....,.....Grand Senior DeaconW.\ Otha V. Newman, Ruston ; . . , . .

Ruston Lodge No. 106 .,., <. .Grand Junior DeaconW.\ Jack Griffon, Spearsville

Thomas Jefferson Lodge No. 113 Grand Sword BearerW.\ L. Franklin Cato, Ruston

Ruston Lodge No. 106 Grand PursuivantW.\ E. Lee Young, Ruston

Ruston Lodge No. 106 Grand Standard Bearer


W.\ Clyde E. Gilmore, RustonRuston Lodge No. 106 Grand TylerH. Barnes Turner, JeffersonLouisiana Lodge No. 102 Grand Organist

W.\ Malcolm A. Ballard, Baton RougeCentral Lodge No. 442 Grand Photographer

W.\ James W. Kennedy, Jr., WinnfieldEastern Star Lodge No. 151 Grand Photographer

W.\ Calfin B. Folds, M.D., MonroeRobert W. Cretney Lodge No. 420 Grand PhysicianErnest Lynn Singleton, GreensburgSt. Helena Lodge No. 96 Grand Vocalist

GRAND STEWARDS

R.\W.\ James H. King, ShreveportHap Arnold Lodge No. 457 D.D.G.M. Dist. 1

R.-.W/. John W. Boyet, HeflinMackey Lodge No. 122 D.D.G.M. Dist. 2

R.\W.\ Robert E. Price, ShnsboroSimsboro Lodge No. 235 D.D.G.M. Dist. 3

R.-.W.*. M. J. Cook, MonroeDee A. Strickland Lodge No. 465 D.D.G.M. Dist. 4

R.\W.\ Willie James, SikesRosemary Lodge No. 278 D.D.G.M. Dist. 5

R.-.W/. William B. Shetley, Jr., MansfieldMansfield Lodge No. 250 D.D.G.M. Dist. 6

R.\W.\ J. W. McGlothlin, RayvilleR. F. McGuire Lodge No. 209 D.D.G.M. Dist. 7

R.\W.\ P. O. Midkiff, DeRidderRosepine Lodge No. 290 D.D.G.M. Dist. 8

R.\W.\ John Thomas Dunbar, MarksvilleMarksville Lodge No. 269 D.D.G.M. Dist. 9

R.\W.\ Harold H. Young, WestlakeWestlake Lodge No. 443 D.D.G.M. Dist. 10

R.\W.\ Herrin J. Ducote, LydiaJeanerette Lodge No. 255 D.D.G.M. Dist. 11

R.\W.\ A. O. Parker, Jr., Baton RougeBlazing Star Lodge No. 212 D.D.G.M. Dist. 12

R.\W.\ Malcolm A. Ballard, Baton RougeCentral Lodge No. 442 D.D.G.M. Dist. 13

R.\W.\ Herbert W. Taylor, Sr., BushSun Lodge No. 336 D.D.G.M. Dist. 14

R.\W.\ Alison P. Foster, MetairieHermitage Lodge No. 98 D.D.G.M. Dist. 15

R.\W.\ Joseph William Krause, HarahanPerseverance Lodge No. 4 D.D.G.M. Dist. 16

R.'.W.*. Michael M. Dupree, New OrleansDaylight Lodge No. 412 D.D.G.M. Dist. 17

R.\W.\ James D. McKno, JeffersonLevel Lodge No. 373 D.D.G.M. Dist. 18

R.\W.\ Joachim J. Aubert, Denhain SpringsDenhain Springs Lodge No. 297 D.D.G.M. Dist. 19


INSTALLATION

The new Grand Master, Elect, M.\W.\ Brother E. R. Minchew was installed byM.\W.\ Brother Woodrow A. Downs, P.G.M., as the installing officer, and M.\ W.\ AlexStephens, P.G.M. as the installing Marshal. After the installation was completed the newGrand Master was presented a number of gifts from the members of Ruston Lodge No. 106,R. M. Crowson Lodge No. 281, and Third Masonic District Lodge. The Grand Masterintroduced his family as well as other Grand Lodge officers family.

PRESENTATIONS AND CLOSING

M.\W.\ Brother Robert H. Crosby, Jr., P.G.M., was presented West of the Altar andwas presented his Past Grand Master's ring and his apron, by M.\ W.\ T. Scott Strickland,P.G.M. and his Past Grand Master's Pin by M.\W.\ D. Allen Long, P.G.M. The GrandLodge was then closed in summary form by the new Grand Master after prayer by the GrandChaplain. The 167th Annual Grand Communication is to be held in the City of Monroe,La., beginning on January 30, 1978 at 9:00 A.M.

Fraternally submitted,

Delwin Peter Laguens,Grand Secretary

APPROVED:

6./?.E. R. Minchew,Grand Master


GRAND SECRETARY'S OFFICE

THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATEOF LOUISIANA

FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS

1300 Masonic Temple, 333 St. Charles Avenue comer Perdido Street,New Orleans, La. 70130

/ HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing pages contain a truetranscript of the Minutes of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge ofthe State of Louisiana, F. & A. M., at its One Hundred andSixty-sixth Annual Grand Communication, held in the City of LakeCharles on the 7th and 8th days of February, A.D. 1977, A.L.5977.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I havehereunto affixed the seal of The GrandLodge of the State of Louisiana, F. &A.M., together with my official signa-ture.

Delwin Peter LaguensGrand Secretary

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N.B. -All communications should be addressed to DELWIN PETER LAGUENS,Grand Secretary, 1300 Masonic Temple, 333 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans,La., 70130.

The One Hundred and Sixty-seventh annual Communication will begin onMonday, January 30,1978, 9:00 o'clock in the forenoon, Civic Center, Monroe,La.

E. R. MINCHEW

Grand Master

1977


E. R. MINCHEW

GRAND MASTER 1977

Dr. E. R. Minchew, son of Elmer and Sallie Reid Minchew, was born in Taylor, La. Hewas reared and educated in Bienville Parish. He is a graduate of the Castor High School,where he was president of his Senior Class and was State champion debater and orator. Hehas a B.A. in Math Science from Louisiana College, where he was president of his Juniorand Senior Classes; state collegiate champion in oratory and debate; president of NationalForensics Fraternity-Pi Kappa Delta-Louisiana Alpha Chapter; Editor of the Collegeweekly newspaper-The Wildcat. He received his M.A. and Ph. D. in Speech Educationfrom Louisiana State University. He played titular roles in several major universityproductions in theater.

Dr. Minchew is married to Gladys Crawford of Bienville, La. They have two children:Dr. Michael B. Minchew, who is Chairman of Department of Speech, Mississippi Univer-sity for Women; Mrs. Mary M. Sullivan, his daughter, with a B.A. Degree in MusicEducation. Brother Minchew's father was a Mason for 53 years before his death; PastMaster ofR.M. Crowson Lodge in Castor and served as secretary of his Lodge. He was pastpatron of Order of Eastern Star, and his mother was past matron of the Order of the EasternStar.

Brother Minchew was Assistant principal and coach at Bienville High School for oneyear. He was assistant principal and assistant coach at Lisbon high school for two years. Hewas principal of Castor High School for 32 years, three of which were spent in the UnitedStates Army Air Force in World War II. He was Professor and Department Chairman ofSpeech at Louisiana Tech University for 11 years.

Among the many honors he held were: President of the Louisiana Teacher's Association,Life member of the Louisiana Teachers' Association, Life member of National EducationAssociation, Life member of the Louisiana Parent-Teacher Association, President of theBienville Teachers' Association, President of the Bienville Parish Principal's Association,President of the North Louisiana Principal's Association, President of the Louisiana TechFaculty Senate, President of the Louisiana Tech Men's Faculty Club, President of theLouisiana Association of Higher Education, Member of L.T. A. and N.E.A. ResolutionsCommittee for many years, Recognized authority on Speech Education and ParliamentaryLaw, Co-Author of textbook on Public Speaking. He is a Faculty member of Oinicron DeltaKappa, Governor of the Province of the Lower Mississippi, Pi Kappa Delta and earnedhighest order in Pi Kappa Delta as a forensic coach. He served one term as member of theLouisiana State Democratic Central Committee.

Brother Minchew was made a Master Mason in R.M. Crowson Lodge No. 281 at Castorin 1938. He is a dual member of Ruston Lodge No. 106andR.M. Crowson Lodge No. 281.He is Past Master of R.M. Crowson Lodge. He has served as secretary of R.M. CrowsonLodge. He is a member of the Royal Arch Chapter in Ruston. He is also a member of theCouncil and Coimnandery in Monroe.

He is a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies in Monroe and is now a 33° Scottish RiteMason. He is now Senior Warden, Lodge of Perfection, and Director of Work in theMonroe Scottish Rite Bodies. He was Grand Junior Deacon of the Grand Lodge when L. V.Noles was Grand Master in 1963. He is a past District Deputy Grand Master of the secondMasonic District. He holds a 25 year gold certificate of proficiency. He served as chairmanof the Masonic Education Committee for 9 years. He was elected to office of Grand JuniorWarden of the Grand Lodge in 1974; Grand Senior Warden in 1975; Deputy Grand Masterin 1976. He has traveled extensively in and out of State to deliver talks on Masonic subjects.He is also a member of El Karubah Shrine, and a Past patron of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Brother Minchew joined the Baptist Church when he was eleven years of age. He hastaught a Men's Bible Class for41 years. He is a Deacon in the Baptist Church and often fillspulpits as lay speaker.

APPENDIX

LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS A-2MASONIC DIRECTORY A-3HISTORICAL TABLE OF LODGES A-64LIST OF PAST AND PRESENT GRAND OFFICERS A-84NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES A-90GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH

THE GRAND LODGE OF LOUISIANA A-90REGISTER OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES A-98BURIAL RECORD OF PAST GRAND MASTERS A-104EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS A-107REVIEW OF PROCEEDINGS OF SISTER GRAND LODGES A-121MEMORIAL PAGE A-123REGISTER AND WORK OF LODGES A-125WORK AND RETURN OF LODGES A-131INDEX A-373

A-2 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE

LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS, 1976

**M.\W.\ PHILIP LIEBER, Shreveport, Shreveport 115 1935

M/.W/. ROBERT F. KENNON, Baton Rouge, Minden 51 .1936

*M.\W.\ DEE A. STRICKLAND, Monroe, Western Star 24 .1941

M.\W.\ J. LUTHER JORDAN, Mansfield. Mansfield 250 1942M.\W.\ OTTO E. PASSMAN, Monroe, Graham Surghnor 383 1945

M/.W/. OLIVER H. DABEZIES, New Orleans, Louisiana 102 1952

M/.W/. ALEX L. STEPHENS, Oakdale, Yellow Pine 282 1953

M/.W.-. LOUIS A. LEGETT, New Orleans,

David R. Graham 413 1955

M.\W.\ D. ALLEN LONG, Opelousas, Humble Cottage 19 1956

M/.W/. ELMER I. GIBSON, Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg 110 1957

M/.W/. MORRIS SHAPIRO, Alexandria, Oliver 84 1961

M.-.W.-. DWIGHT A. DAHMES, New Orleans, Corinthian 190 1962

M/.W.-. L. V. NOLES, Ringgold, Mackey 122 1963

M.\W.\ HOWARD M. SIGLER, Grant, Sain Todd 182 1964

M.\W.\ WOODROW A. DOWNS, Fannerville,

Union Fraternal 53 1965

M/.W/. PETER L. BERNARD, JR., Metairie,

Jacques de Molay 389 1966

M/.W/. A. J. LEWIS, Bossier City, Martin McClanahan 384 1967

M/.W/. DAVID S. HARTMAN, Donaldsonville,

Ascension 251 1968

M/.W.*. T. SCOTT STRICKLAND, West Monroe,

West Monroe 419 1969

M.\W.\ THOMAS B. McINTOSH, JR., New Orleans,

Etoile Polaire 1 1970

M/.W/. GROVER L. COVINGTON, Hammond,

Spring Creek 184 1971

M/.W/. N. HARRIS McCLAMROCH, JR., Shreveport,

Temple 448 1973

M/.W/. EARL S. DOBBS, New Orleans, Osiris 300 1974

M/.W/. FREDH. RAIFORD, JR., Baton Rouge, Fairfields 425 1975

M/.W/. ROBERT H. CROSBY, JR., DeRidder, DeRidder 271 1976

*Died 1/17/1977

** Died 5/30/1977

MASONICDIRECTORY

of the

Grand Lodgeof the

State of LouisianaF.&A.M.

A.D.1977 A.L59771300 Masonic Temple

333 St. Charles AvenueNew Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Phone (504) 523-4382

DIRECTORY

INDEX

OFFICERS, LODGES, AND LOCATIONS

Address, Name and Phone Number of Grand Lodge Officers 4Addresses of Masters and Secretaries of Constituent Lodges 25Addresses of Masters and Secretaries of District Lodges 41Address, Name and Phone Number of Past Grand Masters 4Alphabetical List of Locations of Lodges 22Alphabetical List of Lodges 8Deputy Grand Lecturers, 1977 59District Chairmen of Masonic Education 58District Deputy Grand Masters, 1977 60Lodges by Parishes 15Masonic Districts 5

STANDING BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Name No. Required; Elec. or Apptd.; Spec. Reqr.Masonic Law and Jurisprudence (7 Apptd.; Including 3 P.G.M.'s) 42Board of Budget and Control (5 Elect.) (1 each year 42Appeals and Grievances (7 Apptd.; Including 3 P.G.M.'s) 42State of the Order (3 Apptd.) 43Work and Returns of Lodges (3 Apptd.) 43Permanent Committee on Work (5 Apptd. P.M.'s) (1 each year) 43Foreign Correspondence (5 Apptd.) 44History (7 Apptd.) 44Mileage and Per Diem (3 Apptd.) 44Necrology (3 Apptd.) 45Credentials (10 Apptd.) 45Masonic Education (5 Apptd.) (1 each year) 46Board of Charities and Benevolence (5 Elect; G.M.; D.G.M.; G.T.; G.S.) 46Masonic Service Committee (3 Apptd.; G.M.; G.T.; G.S.) 47Committee to Supervise Publication of

"The Louisiana Freemason Magazine" (5 Apptd.) 47Committee on Handbook of Masonic Law (5 Apptd.) (1 each year) 48Board of Directors of the Grand Lodge Hall (12 Elect., 2 each year; G.M.; D.G.M.;

G.S.W.; G.J.W.; G.T.; G.S.) 48Board of Trustees Masonic Home forChildren and Masonic HomeEducation Foundation, Inc. C Elect., 1 each year; G.M.; D.G.M.;

G.S.W.; G.J.W.) 49

SPECIAL COMMITTEES (Minimum of 3 Apptd.)

Library Committee 50Press and Publicity Committee 50Special Committee on Burial Places of P.G.M.'s 50Committee on Lodge Buildings 51Special Committee to Revise Officers Handbook 51Data Processing Committee 51Memorials Committee for Masonic Home Educational Foundation 52Board of Directors, Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc 52Reception Committee 52Housing Committee 53Hospitality Committee 53Committee on Distribution and Analysis of Grand Master's Address 54George Washington Statue Committee 54Masonic Home Endowment Fund Committee 54Grand Attorney 56Associate Grand Attorneys 56Grand Master's Homecoming 56Special Committee on Grand Lodge High School Award 58

NAMES, ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERSAND LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS 1977

Name Title Address and Tele. No.

M.-.W/. E. R. Minchew Grand Master 2004 Roosevelt Blvd. Ruston (71270) 255-6174R.\W.\ Arthur M. Retif Deputy Grand Master P.O. Box 385, Arabi (70032) 945-5132R/.W/. D. Walter Jessen Grand Senior Warden 440 Kirby St., Lake Charles (70601) 436-7457R.\W.\ Robert L. Kleinpeter Grand Junior Warden P.O. Box 66443, Baton Rouge (70896) 925-5175R.\W.\ John B. Trask, Sr Grand Treasurer 3500 Bruxelles St., New Orleans (70122) 943-4384RAW.-. Delwin P. Laguens Grand Secretary 5717 Parkaire Dr., Metairie (70003) 455-3750R/.W/. Junius B. Sharp Grand Lecturer 311 West Pearl, Rayville (71269) 728-3355R/.W/. S. A. Evans Grand Lecturer 106 North Texas St., DeRidder (70634) 463-6806

W.\ James C. Smith Grand Chaplain 710 Hilton, Monroe (71201) 323-5724W.\ Eugene A. Barham Grand Marshal P.O. Box 157, Oak Ridge (71264) 244-6885W.\ Clyde B. Fulton Grand Senior Deacon 135 Splane Dr., W. Monroe (71291) 322-6544W/. Otha V. Newman Grand Junior Deacon 319 Bernard St., Ruston (71270) 255-0858W.\ L. Franklin Cato Grand Pursuivant 1500 Mimosa Dr., Ruston (71270) 255-0396W.\ E. Lee Young Grand Standard Bearer P.O. Box 156, Ruston (71270) 255-2024W.\ Jack Griffon Grand Sword Bearer Route 1, Desk 1, SpearsviUe (71277) 778-3388W.\ Clyde E. Gilmore Grand Tyler P.O. Box 1, Ruston (71270) 255-2234

H. Barnes Turner Grand Organist 27 LaBarre PI., Jefferson (70121) 835-6188W.\ James W. Kennedy Grand Photographer 205 E. Main St., Winnfield (71483) 628-4796W.\ Malcolm A. Ballard Grand Photographer 4665 Evangeline St., Baton Rouge, (70805) 356-3250W.\ Calvin B. Folds, M.D Grand Physician P.O. Box 1773, Monroe (71201) 322-7836

Ernest L. Singleton Grand Vocalist P.O. Drawer 3 % , Greenburg (70441) 222-6567GRAND STEWARDS, DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

R/.W/. James H. King 1st. District P.O. Box 5385, Shreveport (71105) 861-7769R/.W/. John W. Boyet 2nd. District Rt. 1, Box 137, Heflin, La. (71039) 894-8328R/.W/. Robert E. Price 3rd. District Rt. 2, Box 22, Simsboro (71275) 247-3754R/.W/. Mel J. Cook 4th. District P.O. Box 123, Monroe (71201) 325-1966R/.W/. Willie James 5th. District P.O. Box 103, Sikes (71473) 628-2233R/.W/. William B. Shetley, Jr 6th. District Rt. 2, Box 238-A, Mansfield (71052) 872-3153R/.W/. J. W. McGlothlin 7th. District Rt. 1, Box 419-A, Rayville (71269) 728-2627R/.W/. P. O. Midkiff 8th. District Rt. 4, Box 285, DeRidder (70634) 463-9073R/.W/. JohnT. Dunbar, Sr 9th. District P.O. Box 395, Marksville (71351) 253-9319R/.W/. Harold H. Young 10th. District P.O. Box 547, Westlake (70669) 436-3706R/.W/. Herrin J. Ducote 11th. District P.O. Box 387, Lydia (70569) 364-0807R/.W/. A. O. Parker, Jr 12th. District 16605 Batavia Ave., Baton Rouge (70816) 293-2797R/.W/. Malcolm Ballard 13th. District 4665 Evangeline St., Baton Rouge (70805) 356-3250R/.W/. Herbert W. Taylor, Sr 14th. District P.O. Box 65, Bush (70431) 886-3218R/.W/. Alison P. Foster 15th. District P.O. Box 9043, Metairie (70005) 834-1042R/.W/. Joseph W. Krause, Sr 16th. District 424 Soniat St., Harahan (70123) 737-0078RAW/. Michael M. Dupree, Sr 17th. District 5057 Dreux Ave., New Orleans (70126) 288-2571RAW/. James D. Mckno 18th. District 349 Betz Ave., Jefferson (70121) 833-6053K*"iW.\ Joachim J. Aubert 19th. District 829 Range Ave., Denham Springs (70726) 665-2601

LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERSM/.W/. Philip Lieber P.G.M. (1935) 1122 E. King's Hwy., Shreveport (71105) 423-7164M/.W/. Robert F. Kennon P.G.M. (1936) 356 Somerulos St., Baton Rouge (70802) 343-8368M/.W/. J. Luther Jordan P.G.M. (1942) P.O. Box 745, Mansfield (71052) 872-3416M/.W/. OttoE. Passman P.G.M. (1945) P.O. Box 6000, Monroe (71201)M/.W/. Oliver H. Dabezies P.G.M. (1952) 700 Maritime Bldg., New Orleans (70112) 523-0155M/.W/. AlexL. Stephens..., P.G.M. (1953) P.O. Box A.D., Oakdale (71463) 335-3768M/.W/. Dr. Louis A. Legett P.G.M. (1955) 20 Snipe St., New Orleans (70124) 282-9962M/.W/. D. Allen Long P.G.M. (1956) 1105 S. Union St., Opelousas (70570) 942-2764M/.W/. Elmer I. Gibson P.G.M. (1957) P.O. Box 226, Harrisonburg (71340) 744-5402M/.W/. Morris Shapiro P.G.M. (1961) 828 Fourth St., Alexandria (71301) 322-3521M/.W/. Dwight Dahmes P.G.M. (1962) ..5519 Durham, New Orleans (70114) 394-6642M/.W/. L. V. Noles P.G.M. (1963) P.O. Box 26, Ringgold (71068) 894-4115M/.W/. Howard M. Sigier,. P.G.M. (1964) Grant, La. (70644) 634-7454M/.W/. Woodrow A. Downs P.G.M. (1965) 103 Lakeview Dr., Farmerville (71241) 368-3934M/.W/. Peter L. Bernard, H P.G.M. (1966) P.O. Box C, Metairie (70055) 834-2612M/.W/. A. J. Lewis P.G.M. (1967) 439 Riverside Dr., Bossier City (71010) 742-6688M/.W/. David S. Hartman P.G.M. (1968) Route 1. Box 349, DonaMsonville (70346) 473-9279M/.W/. Dr. T. Scott Strickland P.G.M. (1969) 1807 N. Seventh St., W. Monroe (71291) 387-2621M/.W/. Thomas B. MclntoSft P.G.M. (1970) 7543 Canal Blvd., New Orleans (70124) 288-7857M/.W/. Grover L. Coviagton P.G.M. (1971) Postal Drawer 1969, Hammond (70401) 542-0155M/.W/. N. H. McClamroch, Jr P.G.M. (1973) 625 Ashbourne, Shreveport (71106) 868-1523M/.W/. Earl S,uobbs P.G.M. (1974) 6060 Pratt Dr., New Orleans (70122) 282-2528M/.W/. Fred H. Raiford, Jr P.G.M. (1975) 8151 Franwood Dr., Baton Rouge (70806) 926-0497M/.W/. Robert H. Crosby, Jr P.G.M. (1976) P.O. Box 32, DeRidder, La. (70634) 463-7748

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MASONIC DISTRICTS 1977

DISTRICT No. 1R.-.WA JAMES H. KING Hap Arnold 457

Caddo Parish: Shreveport 115, Caddo 179, Landmark 214, Benefield 270,Ida 324, Vivian 314, Belcher 332, Mooringsport 342, Joppa 362, W. H. Booth380, Cedar Grove 403, Greenwood 409, Queensborough 418, Broadmoor 432,Fair Park 436, Sunset 438, Lebanon 440, Blanchard 447, Hap Arnold 457,Southern Hills 464, Bossier Parish: Cypress 89, Haughton 95, Plain Dealing237, Atkins 266, Martin McClanahan 384, Temple 448. 26 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 2R.-.W/. JOHNW. BOYET Mackey 122

Bienville Parish: Mackey 122, Arcadia 126, R. M. Crowson 281, Gibsland304, Bryceland350. ClaiborneParish: Athens 136, Homer 152, Millerton 245.Webster Parish: Minden 51, Dorcheat 276, Cotton Valley 335, Spring Hill 348,Shongaloo 352. 13 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 3R.-.W.*. ROBERT E. PRICE Simsboro 235

Jackson Parish: Dalley 265, Jonesboro 280, Eros 295, Hodge 363. LincolnParish: Ruston 106, Simsboro 235, Dubach277, Choudrant339. Union Parish:Union Fraternal 53, Thomas Jefferson 113, Downsville 143, Bernice 239,Marion 283. 13 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 4R.-.W/. M. J. COOK D. A. Strickland 465

Ouachita Parish: Western Star 24, Urim 111, Cadeville 229, Graham Sur-ghnor 383, West Monroe 419, Robert W. Cretney 420, J. C. Stewart 460, D. A.Strickland 465, Walter-George 467. Franklin Parish: Winnsboro 246, NewHope 328, Crowville 370, Dan Gilbert 405, T. B. Gilbert 423. Caldwell Parish:Columbia 164, Clarks 382. Concordia Parish: Concordia 305, Ferriday 390.Catahoula Parish: Harrisonburg 110, Keystone 213, Four Rivers 369. TensasParish: St. Joseph 79, Tensas 309. 23 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 5R.-.W.'. WILLIE JAMES Rosemary 278

Winn Parish: Eastern Star 151, Rosemary 278, Calvin 431. Grant Parish:Montgomery 168, Colfax 259, Anchor 261, Georgetown 298. LaSalle Parish:Chas. F. Buck 260, Olla 303, Carrietta 312, Michael Dempsey 327.11 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 6R.-.W.*. WILLIAM B. SHETLEY, JR Mansfield 250

Red River Parish: Silent Brotherhood 146, Conly 241, Holley Springs 247,Natchitoches Parish: Phoenix 38, Ashland 196, Goldonna 293, Middle Creek321, Ajax 325, Robeline 344, Simcoe Walmsley 359, Bethany 360, KisatchieUnion 379, Marthaville 453. DeSoto Parish: Mt. Vernon 83, Liberty 123,Mansfield 250, Pelican 318. 17 Lodges.

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DISTRICT No. 7R.\W.\ J. W. McGLOTHLIN R. F. McGuire 209

Richland Parish: Delhi 120, R. F. McGuire 209, W. M. Baker 388.Morehouse Parish: Mt. Gerizim 54, Brookville 161, St. Andrews 256, Collins-ton 357. East Carroll Parish: Pecan Grove 222, Madison Parish: Tallulah 308.West Carroll Parish: Oak Grove 284, Pioneer 340. 11 Lodges.

DISTRICT NO. 8R/.W.\ P. O. MIDKIFF Rosepine 290

Sabine Parish: Kisatchie 156, Pleasant Hill 230, Little Flock 236, Mitchell252, Florien 263, Zwolle 302, Noble 320, Many 411. Vernon Parish: Anacoco147, N. H. Bray 208, Leesville240, Toro253, Rosepine290, Orange319, Pitkin338. 15 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 9R.\W.\ JOHN THOMAS DUNBAR Marksville 269

Avoyelles Parish: Atchafalaya 163, Marksville 269, Bunkie 326. RapidesParish: Oliver 84, Gordy 133, Fellowship 217, Solomon 221, Forest Hill 254,Boyce 273, Cheneyville 286, Curtis T. Hines 317, Glenmora 356, Alexandria398, Abe Hinson 472. 14 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 10R.-.W.'. HAROLD H. YOUNG Westlake 443

Allen Parish: Oberlin 274, Yellow Pine 282, Kinder 291. BeauregardParish: Sam Todd 182, Magnolia 238, DeRidder 271, Merryville 329.Calcasieu Parish: Lake Charles 165, DeQuincy 279, Vinton 364, Calcasieu400, Sulphur 424, Rudolph Krause 433, John C. Ayers 437, Westlake 443,Justice 449, Iowa 451, Moss Bluff 462, Universal 470. Cameron Parish:Cameron 439. Jefferson Davis Parish: Welsh 232, Jennings 249, Live Oak 346,Elton 349. 24 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 11R.-.W.". HERRIN J. DUCOTE Jeanerette 255

St. Landry Parish: Humble Cottage 19, Orphans Friend 185, Harmony 410.Acadia Parish: Crowley 243, Rayne 313. Vermillion Parish: Abbeville 192,Gueydan429. Lafayette Parish: Hope 145, M. E. Girard450, Exemplar 471.St. Martin Parish: Albert Rousseau 301. Iberia Parish: Aurora 193, Jeanerette255. St. Mary Parish: Franklin 57, Lafayette 87, Doric 205. EvangelineParish: Bayou Chicot 430. 17 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 12R.-.W.*. A. O. PARKER, JR Blazing Star 212

St. Landry Parish: Melville 268, Krotz Springs 434. Pointe Coupee Parish:Livonia 220, Tyrian 206. Iberville Parish: Acacia 116, Fordoche 292.Ascension Parish: Ascension 251. West Baton Rouge Parish: Blazing Star212. Lafourche Parish: Assumption 307, Lafourche 427. Terrebone Parish:Unity 267. 11 Lodges.

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DISTRICT No. 13R.\W.\ MALCOLM BALLARD Central 442

Ascension Parish: New River 402. E. Feliciana Parish: St. Albans 28, Olive52, Kellertown 124. W. Feliciana Parish: Feliciana 31. E. Baton RougeParish: St. James 47, Milford 117, Plains 135, Baton Rouge 372, Capitol 399,Istrouma 414, Fairfields 425, Northeast 435, Baker 441, Central 442, East Gate452. 16 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 14R.-.W/. HERBERT W. TAYLOR, SR Sun 336

St. Tammany Parish: Covington 188, Slidell 311, Sun 336, A. U. Peterson455, Pearl 456, Bayou Lacombe 459. Washington Parish: Franklinton 101,Center 244, Pine 264, Zona 337, Varnado 461, Bogalusa 463. 12 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 15

R.-.WA ALISON P. FOSTER Hermitage 98St. John the Baptist Parish: Progressive 262. Jefferson Parish: Alpha Home

72, William D. White 408, Square & Compass 417, Metairie 444. OrleansParish: Hermitage 98, Sts. John 153, Indivisible Friends 404, Isis406, TheodoreRoosevelt 415. Plaquemines Parish: Triumph 422, Belle Chasse 469. St.Bernard Parish: Andrew Jackson 428, Dominique You 468. St. CharlesParish: St. Charles 445. 15 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 16

R.\ W.\ JOSEPH WILLIAM KRAUSE Perseverance 4Jefferson Parish: Perseverance 4, Union 172. Orleans Parish: Etoile Polaire

1, Cervantes 5, Germania 46, Kosmos 171, Dante 174, Galileo-Mazzini 368,Albert Pike 376, Paul M. Schneidau 391. 10 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 17R.-.W/. MICHAEL M. DUPREE, SR Daylight 412

Orleans Parish: Mount Moriah 59, Quitman 76, Louisiana 102, Ocean 144,Corinthian 190, Jefferson 191, Trinity 375, Trowel 386, Crescent City 387,Forum 395, Orleans 397, Daylight 412, Fidelity 426. Jefferson Parish: PerfectUnion 1. 14 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 18R/.W/. JAMES D. McKNO Level 373

Orleans Parish: Friends of Harmony 58, George Washington 65, Hiram 70,Linn Wood 167, Osiris 300, Invincible 361, Ideal 367, Level 373, Ionic 374,Jacques de Molay 389, Euclid 394, John F. Purdy 396, David R. Graham 413,Lee E. Thomas 421. 14 Lodges.

DISTRICT No. 19R.\W.\ JOACHIM J. AUBERT Denham Springs 297

Tangipahoa Parish: Livingston 160, Amite City 175, Spring Creek 184,Kentwood 248, Pine Grove 288, Independence 458. St. Helena Parish: St.Helena 96, Grangeville 231. Livingston Parish: Denham Springs 297, HurdMerrill 454, Albany 466. 11 Lodges.

A-10 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES

Name of Lodge NearestPost Office

AbbevilleAcaciaAjaxAlbanyAlexandriaAlpha HomeAmite CityAnacocoAnchorArcadiaArnold, HapAscensionAshlandAssumptionAtchafalayaAthensAtkinsAuroraAyers, John C..BakerBaker, Wm. M.Baton RougeBayou Chicot...Bayou LacombeBelcherBelle Chasse....BenefieldBerniceBethanyBlanchardBlazing Star ....BogalusaBooth, W. H. ..BoyceBray, N. HBroadmoorBrookvilleBrycelandBuck, Chas. F..BunkieCaddoCadevilleCalcasieu

19211632546639872

175147261126457251196307163136266193437441388372430459332469270239360447212463380273208432161350260326179229400

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199

15198521

126

12921

1110137

131114

115

1361

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AbbevillePlaquemineAjaxAlbanyAlexandriaJeffersonAmiteLeesvillePollockArcadiaShreveportDonaldsonvilleAshlandThibodauxSimmesportAthensTaylortownNew IberiaLake CharlesBakerManghamBaton RougeBayou ChicotLacombeBelcherBelle ChasseRodessaBerniceCamptiBlanchardPort AllenBogalusaShreveportBoyceSlagleShreveportOak RidgeBrycelandUraniaBunkieShreveportCadevilleLake Charles

Abbeville.Plaquemine.Marthaville, R. 1.Albany.Alexandria.Jefferson.Amite.Leesville.Pollock.Arcadia.Shreveport.Donaldsonville.AshlandThibodaux.Simmesport.Athens.McDade.New Iberia.Lake Charles.Baker.Mangham.Baton Rouge.Ville Platte.Lacombe.Belcher.Belle Chasse.Rodessa.Bernice.Campti.Blanchard.Port Allen.Bogalusa.Shreveport.Boyce.Slagle.Shreveport.Oak Ridge.Bryceland.Urania.Bunkie.Shreveport.West Monroe.Lake Charles.


ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES—Continued.

A-11


CalvinCameronCapitolCarriettaCedar GroveCenterCentralCervantesCheneyvilleChoudrantClarksColfaxCollinstonColumbiaConcordiaConlyCorinthianCotton ValleyCovingtonCrescent CityCretney, Robert W.. .CrowleyCrowson, R. MCrowvilleCypressDalleyDaylightDanteDelhiDempsey, Michael ..Denham SpringsDeQuincyDeRidderDorcheatDoricDownsvilleDubachEastern StarEast GateEltonErosEtoile PolaireEuclid

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CalvinCameronBaton Rouge..TroutShreveportBogalusaBaton Rouge..New Orleans..Cheneyville...ChoudrantClarksColfaxCollinstonColumbiaVidaliaHall Summit..New Orleans..Cotton ValleyCovingtonNew Orleans..SterlingtonCrowleyCastorCrowvilleBentonChatham......New Orleans.New Orleans..DelhiJenaDenham Springs ..DeQuincy ....DeRidderMindenMorgan City.Downsville...DubachWinnfield....Baton Rouge.EltonErosNew Orleans.New Orleans.

"alvin.Cameron.Baton Rouge.Trout.Shreveport.Bogalusa.Baton Rouge, RFD. 4.New Orleans.

'heneyville.Choudrant.Clarks.Colfax.Collinston.Columbia.Vidalia.Hall Summit.New Orleans.Cotton Valley.

ovington.New Orleans.Sterlington.

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New Orleans.New Orleans.Delhi.Jena.Denham Springs.DeQuincy.DeRidder.Minden.Morgan City.Downsville.Dubach.Winnfield.Baton Rouge.Elton.Eros.New Orleans.New Orleans.



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ExemplarFairfieldsFair ParkFelicianaFellowshipFerridayFidelityFlorienFordocheForest HillForumFour RiversFranklinFranklintonFriends of Harmony..Galileo-MazziniGeorgetownGermaniaGibslandGilbert, DanGilbert, T. BGirard, M. EGlenmoraGoldonnaGordyGraham, David RGrangevilleGreenwoodGueydanHarmonvHarrisonburgHaughtonHermitageHines, Curtis THinson, AbeHiramHodgeHolley SpringsHomerHopeHumble CottageHurd MerrillIdaIdeal

LafayetteBaton Rouge...ShreveportSt. FrancisvilleHinestonFerridayNew Orleans...FlorienMaringouinForest HillNew Orleans...JonesvilleFranklinFranklintonNew Orleans...New Orleans...Georgetown....New Orleans...GibslandGilbertWisnerLafayetteGlenmoraGoldonnaLecompteNew Orleans...Grangeville ....GreenwoodGueydanEuniceHarrisonburg....HaughtonNew Orleans...TiogaAlexandriaNew Orleans...HodgeHolley SpringsHomerLafayetteOpelousasLivingstonIdaNew Orleans...

Lafayette.Baton Rouge.Shreveport.St. Francisville.Hineston.Ferriday.New Orleans.Florien.Maringouin.Forest Hill.New Orleans.Jonesville.Franklin.Franklinton.New Orleans.New Orleans.Georgetown.New Orleans.Gibsland.Gilbert.Wisner.Lafayette.Glenmora.Goldonna.Lecompte.New Orleans.Grangeville.Greenwood.Gueydan.Eunice.Harrisonburg.Haughton.New Orleans.Tioga.Alexandria.New Orleans.Hodge.

'oushatta.Homer.Lafayette.Opelousas.Livingston.Ida.New Orleans.

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES A-13


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Location NearestPost Office

IndependenceIndivisible FriendsInvincibleIonicIowaIsisIstroumaJackson, AndrewJacques de MolayJeffersonJefferson, Thomas....JeaneretteJenningsJonesboroJoppaJusticeKellertownKentwoodKeystoneKinderKisatchieKisatchie UnionKosmosKrause, RudolphKrotz SpringsLafayetteLafourcheLake CharlesLand MarkLebanonLeesvilleLevelLibertyLinn WoodLittle FlockLive OakLivingstonLivoniaLouisianaMackeyMagnoliaMansfieldManyMarion

Independence.Algiers (N.O.)New Orleans..New Orleans..IowaNew Orleans..Baton Rouge..ArabiNew Orleans..New Orleans..Spearsville ....JeaneretteJenningsJonesboroShreveportLake Charles ..WilsonKentwoodSicily Island ..KinderMount CarmelKisatchieNew Orleans..Lake Charles .Krotz Springs.PattersonCutOffLake Charles .KeithvilleShreveportLeesvilleNew Orleans..KeatchieNew Orleans..NegreetLake Arthur...HammondNew RoadsNew Orleans..RinggoldBarnes' CreekMansfieldManyMarion

Independence.New Orleans.New OrleansNew Orleans.Iowa.New Orleans.Baton Rouge.Arabi.New Orleans.New Orleans.Lillie.Jeanerette.Jennings.Jonesboro.Shreveport.Lake Charles.Wilson.Kentwood.Sicily Island.Kinder.Peason.Kisatchie.New Orleans.Lake Charles.Krotz SpringsPatterson.Cut Off.Lake Charles.Keithville.Shreveport.Leesville.New Orleans.Keatchie.New Orleans.Negreet.Lake Arthur.Hammond.New Roads.New Orleans.Ringgold.Ragley.Mansfield.Many.Marion.



Name of Lodge

MarksvilleMarthavilleMcClanahan, Martin.McGuire, R. F.MelvilleMerrvvilleMetairieMiddle CreekMilfordMillerton..MindenMitchellMontgomeryMooringsportMoss BluffMt GerizimMt MoriahMt VernonNew HopeNew RiverNobleNortheastOak GroveOberlinOceanOliveOliverOUaOrangeOrleansOrphans' FriendOsiris . ...PearlPecan GrovePelicanPerfect UnionPhoenixPeterson, A. UPerseverancePike, AlbertPinePine GrovePioneer...PitkinPlain Dealing

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MarksvilleMarthavilleBossier CityRayvilleMelvilleMerryvilleMetairieBellwoodBaton RougeHaynesvilleMindenConverseMontgomeryMooringsportMoss BluffBastrooNew OrleansLogansportWinnsboroGonzalesNobleBaton RougeOak GroveOberlinNew OrleansClintonAlexandriaOUaAnacocoNew OrleansMorrowNew OrleansPearl RiverLake Providence..PelicanJeffersonNatchitochesFolsomJeffersonNew OrleansPinePonchatoulaPioneerPitkinPlain Dealing

NearestPost Office

Vlarksville.Marthaville.Jossier City,iayville.

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Metairie.Bellwood.Baton Rouge,iaynesville.

Minden.Converse,vlontgomery.vlooringsport.Moss Bluff.Jastrop.

New Orleans.^ogansport.Winnsboro.Gonzales.Noble.Baton Rouge.Oak Grove.Oberlin.New Orleans.Clinton.Alexandria.OUa.Anacoco.New Orleans.Morrow.New Orleans.Pearl River.Lake Providence.Pelican.Jefferson.Natchitoches.Folsom.Jefferson.New Orleans.Franklinton.Ponchatoula.Pioneer.Pitkin.Plain Dealing.



A-15


PlainsPleasant Hill...ProgressivePurdy, JohnFQueensboroughQuitmanRayneRobelineRoosevelt, Theo ....RosemaryRosepineRousseau, Albert...RustonSchneidau, Paul M.ShongalooShreveportSilent Brotherhood .SimsboroSlidellSolomonSpring CreekSpringhillSquare & Compass...St. AlbansSt. AndrewsSt. CharlesSt. HelenaSt. JamesSt. JosephSaints JohnSouthern HillsStewart, J. CStrickland, D. ASulphurSunSunsetSurghnor, Graham....TallulahTempleTensasThomas, Lee ETodd, SamToroTrinity

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ZacharyPleasant HillGary villeNew OrleansShreveportNew OrleansRayneRobelineNew OrleansNewportRosepineSt. MartinvilleRuston....New OrleansShongalooShreveportCoushattaSimsboroSlidellPinevilleSpring CreekSpringhillKennerJacksonMer RougeParadisGreensburgBaton RougeNewelltonAlgiers (N.O.) ....ShreveportWest MonroeMonroeSulphurSunShreveportMonroeTallulahBossier CitySt. JosephNew OrleansSugartownHorabeckNew Orleans

Zachary.Pleasant Hill.Gary ville.New Orleans.Shreveport.New Orleans.Rayne.Robeline.New Orleans.Sikes.Rosepine.St. Martinville.Ruston.New Orleans.Shongaloo.Shreveport.Coushatta.Simsboro.Slidell.Pineville.Spring Creek.Springhill.Kenner.Jackson.Mer Rouge.Paradis.Greensburg.Baton Rouge.Newellton.New Orleans.Shreveport.West Monroe.Monroe.Sulphur.Sun.Shreveport.Monroe.Tallulah.Bossier CitySt. Joseph.New Orleans.Sugartown.Hornbeck.New Orleans.



Name of Lodge Location NearestPost Office

TriumphTrowelTyrianUnionUnion FraternalUnityUniversalUrimVarnadoVintonVivianWalker-GeorgeWalmsley, Simcoe ...Washington, George .WelshWestlakeWest MonroeWestern StarWhite, Wm. DWinnsboroYellow PineYou, DominiqueZonaZwolle

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1410146

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101514

TriumphNew Orleans....InnisJeffersonFarmervilleHoumaLake Charles ...CalhounVarnadoVintonVivianSwartzFloraNew Orleans....WelshWestlakeWest MonroeMonroeGretnaWinnsboroOakdaleReggioEnonZwolle

Triumph.New Orleans.Batchelor.Jefferson.Farmerville.Houma.Lake CharlesCalhoun.Varnado.Vinton.Vivian.Swartz.Flora.New Orleans.Welsh.Westlake.West Monroe.Monroe.Gretna.Winnsboro.Oakdale.Reggio.Zona.Zwolle.

LODGES BY PARISHES A-17

LODGES BY PARISHES

Parishes Lodge No Location

AcadiaAcadiaAllenAllenAllenAscensionAscensionAvoyellesAvoyellesAvoyellesBaton Rouge (East)Baton Rouge (East)Baton Rouge (East)Baton Rouge (East)Baton Rouge (East)Baton Rouge (East)Baton Rouge (East)Baton Rouge (East)Baton Rouge (East)Baton Rouge (East)Baton Rouge (East)Baton Rouge (West)BeauregardBeauregardBeauregardBeauregardBienvilleBienvilleBienvilleBienvilleBienvilleBienvilleBossierBossierBossierBossierBossierBossierCaddoCaddoCaddo .:CaddoCaddoCaddoCaddoCaddo

CrowleyRayneOberlinYellow PineKinderAscensionNew RiverAtchafalayaMarksvilleBunkieSt. JamesMilfordPlainsBaton RougeCapitalIstroumaFairfieldsNortheastBakerCentralEast GateBlazing StarSamToddMagnoliaDeRidderMerry villeMackeyArcadiaR. M. CrowsonGibslandBrycelandSalineCypressHaughtonPlain DealingAtkinsMartin McClanahan.TempleShreveportCaddoLandmarkBenefieldVivianIdaBelcherMooringsport.

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CrowleyRayneOberlinOakdaleKinderDonaldsonvilleGonzalesSimmesportMarksvilleBunkieBaton RougeBaton RougeZacharyBaton RougeBaton RougeBaton RougeBaton RougeBaton RougeBakerBaton RougeBaton RougePort AllenSugartownBarnes' CreekDeRidderMerryvilleRinggoldArcadiaCastorGibslandBrycelandSalineBentonHaughtonPlain DealingTaylortownBossier CityBossier CityShreveportShreveportKeithvilleRodessaVivianIdaBelcherMooringsport

A-18 LODGES BY PARISHES

LODGES BY PARISHES—Continued


CaddoCaddoCaddoCaddoCaddoCaddoCaddoCaddoCaddoCaddoCaddoCaddoCalcasieuCalcasieuCalcasieuCalcasieuCalcasieuCalcasieuCalcasieuCalcasieuCalcasieu....CalcasieuCalcasieuCalcasieuCaldwellCaldwellCameronCarroll (East)Carroll (West)...Carroll (West)....CatahoulaCatahoulaCatahoulaClaiborneClaiborneClaiborneConcordiaConcordiaDeSotoDeSotoDeSotoDeSotoFeliciana (East) .Feliciana (East) .Feliciana (East) .Feliciana (West)

JoppaW. H. Booth...Cedar Grove....

rreenwoodQueensborough.BroadmoorFair ParkSunsetLebanonBlanchardHap ArnoldSouthern Hills...Lake Charles ....DeQuincyVintonCalcasieuSulphurRudolph Krause.John C. Ayers...WestlakeJusticeIowaMoss BluffUniversalColumbiaClarksCameronPecan GroveOak GrovePioneerHarrisonburgKeystoneFour RiversAthensHomerMillertonConcordiaFerridayMt. Vernon ,LibertyMansfieldPelicanSt. AlbansOliveKellertownFeliciana

362380403409418432436438440447457464165279364400424433437443449451462470164382439222284340110213369136152245305390831232503182852

ShreveportShreveportShreveportGreenwoodShreveportShreveportShreveportShreveportShreveportBlanchardShreveportShreveportLake CharlesDeQuincyVintonLake CharlesLake CharlesLake CharlesLake CharlesWestlakeLake CharlesIowaMoss BluffLake Charles

lolumbiaClarks'CameronLake ProvidenceOak GrovePioneerHarrisonburgSicily IslandJonesvilleAthensHomerHaynesvilleVidaliaFerridayLogansportKeatchieMansfieldPelicanJacksonClinton

124 Wilson31 St. Francisville

LODGES BY PARISHES


A-19

Parishes Lodge No, Location

EvangelineFranklinFranklinFranklinFranklinFranklinGrantGrantGrantGrantIberiaIberiaIbervilleIbervilleJacksonJacksonJacksonJacksonJeffersonJeffersonJeffersonJeffersonJeffersonJeffersonJeffersonJefferson Davis...Jefferson Davis...Jefferson Davis...Jefferson Davis...LafayetteLafayetteLafayetteLafourcheLafourcheLaSalleLaSalleLaSalleLaSalleLincolnLincolnLincolnLincolnLivingstonLivingstonLivingstonMadison

Bayou Chicot.WinnsboroNew Hope

rowvilleDan Gilbert...T. B. Gilbert.Montgomery..lolfax

Anchoreorgetown.

Auroraeanerette

Acacia'ordoche

DalleyErosJonesboroHodge'erfect Union

PerseveranceAlpha HomeUnionWilliam D. White....Square and Compass.MetairieWelshJenningsLive OakEltonHopeM. E. GirardExemplarAssumptionLafourcheCharles F. BuckOllaCarriettaMichael Dempsey ....RustonSimsboroDubachChoudrantAlbanyDenham SpringsHurd MerrillTallulah

430 [Bayou ChicotWinnsboroWinnsboro

rowvilleGilbertWisnerMontgomeryColfaxPollock

24632870405423168259261298193255

16292265

GeorgetownNew IberiaJeanerettePlaquemineMaringouin

hatham295 Eros280363

14

7217240841744423224934634914545047130742726030331232710623527732946629454308

JonesboroHodgeJeffersonJeffersonJeffersonJeffersonGretnaKennerMetairieWelshJenningsLake ArthurEltonLafayetteLafayetteLafayetteThibodauxCut OffUraniaOllaTroutJenaRustonSimsboroDubachChoudrantAlbanyDenham SpringsLivingstonTallulah



Parishes

MorehouseMorehouse..MorehouseMorehouseMorehouse.NatchitochesNatchitochesNatchitochesNatchitochesNatchitochesNatchitochesNatchitochesNatchitochesNatchitochesNatchitochesOrleans

OrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleans . .OrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleans ....OrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleans

Lodge

Mt. GerizimBrookvilleSt. AndrewsCollinstonPaul ReverePhoenixAshlandGoldonnaMiddle CreekAjaxRobelineSimcoe WalmsleyBethanyKisatchie UnionMarthavilleEtoile Polaire

CervantesGermaniaFriends of HarmonyMount MoriahGeorge WashingtonHiramQuitmanHermitageLouisianaOceanSts. JohnLinn WoodKosmosDanteCorinthianJeffersonOsirisInvincibleIdealGalileo-MazziniLevelIonicTrinityAlbert PikeTrowelCrescent CityJacques de MolayPaul M. SchneidauEuclid

No

54161256357446

381%?<n321325344359360379

1

546585965707698

10?144153167171174190191300361367368373374375376386387389391394

Location

BastropOak RidgeMer RougeCollinstonBonitaNatchitochesAshlandGoldonnaBell woodAjaxRobelineFloraCamptiKisatchieMarthavilleNew Orleans

New OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew Orleans*Jew OrleansNew Orleans*few OrleansNew OrleansNew Orleans>>Jew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew Orleans••Jew OrleansNew OrleansNew Orleans*Jew OrleansSfew OrleansNew Orleans^ew Orleans

LODGES BY PARISHES


A-21


OrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOrleansOuachitaOuachitaOuachitaOuachitaOuachitaOuachitaOuachitaOuachitaOuachitaPlaquemines ...Plaquemines ...Pointe Coupee.Pointe Coupee.RapidesRapidesRapidesRapidesRapidesRapidesRapidesRapidesRapidesRapidesRapidesRed RiverRed RiverRed RiverRichlandRichlandRichlandSabineSabineSabineSabineSabine

ForumJohn F. PurdyOrleansIndivisible Friends.IsisDaylightDavid R. GrahamTheodore Roosevelt.Lee E. ThomasFidelityWestern StarUrimCadevilleGraham SurghnorWest MonroeRobert W. Cretney..J. C. StewartD. A. StricklandWalker-GeorgeTriumphBelle ChasseLivoniaTyrianOliverGordyFellowshipSolomonForest HillBoyce

'heney villeCurtis T. HinesGlenmoraAlexandriaAbe HinsonSilent Brotherhood ..

'onlyHolley SpringsDelhiR. F. McGuire.Wm. M. Baker.KisatchiePleasant Hill....Little FlockMitchellFlorien

39539639740440641241341542142624111229383419

New OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansMonroeCalhounCadevilleMonroeWest Monroe

420 SterlingtonWest MonroeMonroe

460465467 Swartz422 Triumph469 Belle220206

84

ChasseNew RoadsInnisAlexandria

133 LeCompte217 Hineston221 Pineville254 Forest Hill273 Boyce286317356398472146241247

CheneyvilleTiogaGlenmoraAlexandriaAlexandria

toushattaHall SummitHolley Springs

120 Delhi209388156230236252263

RayvilleManghamMt. CarmelPleasant HillNegreetMitchellFlorien




SabineSabineSabineSt. BernardSt. BernardSt. CharlesSt. HelenaSt. HelenaSt. John the BaptistSt. LandrySt. LandrySt. LandrySt. LandrySt. LandrySt. MartinSt. MarySt. MarySt. MarySt. TammanySt. TammanySt. TammanySt. TammanySt. TammanySt. TammanyTangipahoa !TangipahoaTangipahoaTangipahoaTangipahoaTangipahoaTensasTensasTerrebonneUnionUnionUnionUnionUnionVermilionVermilionVernonVernonVernonVernonVernon

ZwolleNobleManyAndrew Jackson ..Dominique You...St. CharlesSt. HelenaGrangevilleProgressiveHumble Cottage...Orphan's Friend...MelvilleHarmonyKrotz SpringsAlbert Rousseau ..FranklinLafayetteDoricCovingtonSlidellSunA. U. Peterson....PearlBayou Lacombe...LivingstonAmite CitySpring CreekKentwoodPine GroveIndependenceSt. JosephTensasUnityUnion Fraternal...Thomas Jefferson.DownsvilleBerniceMarionAbbevilleGueydanAnacocoN. H. BrayLeesvilleToreRosepine

3023204114284684459623126219185268410434301

5787

ZwolleNobleManyArabiReggioParadisGreenburgGrangevilleGaryvilleOpelousasMorrowMelvilleEuniceKrotz SpringsSt. MartinvilleFranklinPatterson

205 Morgan City18831133645545645916017518424828845879 Newellton

309 St. Joseph

CovingtonSlidellSunFolsomPearl RiverLacombeHammondAmiteSpring CreekKentwood'onchatoula

Independence

26753

113143239283192429147 Leesville208 Slagle240 Leesville253 Hornbeck290 Rosepine

HoumaFarmervilleSpearsvilleDownsvilleBerniceMarionAbbevilleGueydan

LODGES BY PARISHES


A-23


VernonVernonWashington.Washington.Washington.Washington.Washington.Washington.WebsterWebsterWebsterWebsterWebsterWinnWinnWinn

OrangePitkinFranklinton.CenterPineZonaVarnadoBogalusaMindenDorcheatCotton Valley .Spring HillShongalooEastern Star....RosemaryCalvin

319 Orange338 Pitkin10124426433746146351276335348352151278431

FranklintonBogalusaPineZonaVarnadoBogalusaMindenMindenCotton ValleySpring HillShongalooWinnfieldNewportCalvin

A-2 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LOCATIONS

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LOCATION

Location Lodge No, Location Lodge

AbbevilleAjaxAlbany ,AlexandriaAlexandriaAlexandriaAlgiers (N.O.) ...Algiers (N.O.) ...AmiteAnacocoArabiArcadiaAshland ,AthensBakerBarnes' CreekBastropBatchelorBaton RougeBaton Rouge

Baton RougeBaton RougeBaton RougeBaton RougeBaton RougeBaton RougeBaton RougeBayou ChicotBelcherBelle ChasseBellwoodBentonBerniceBlanchardBogalusaBogalusaBossier CityBossier CityBoyceBrycelandBunkieCadevilleCalhounCalvinCameronCamptiCastorChathamCheney villeChoudrantdarksClintonColfaxCollinslonColumbiaConverseCotton ValleyCoushattaCovingtonCrowleyCrowvilleCut OffDelhiDenham Springs ..DeQuincyDeRidder

Abbeville..AjaxAlbanyOliverAlexandria.Abe HinsonSts. JohnIndivisible Friends..

.mite City ,OrangeAndrew JacksonArcadia.,ishland..

Athens.BakerMagnoliaMount GerizimTyrianSt. JamesMilford .laton Rouge"apitolstrouma

irfieldsNortheastCentralEast Gateiayou Chicot..belcherielle Chassevliddle Creek

CypressBerniceBlanchard .'enter

BogalusaMartin McClanahan."emple

Boyce..BrycelandBunkieCadevilleUrimCalvin

meronBethanyR. M. CrowsonDalleyCheneyvilleChoudrant!larks

Olive..:olfax .

CollinstonColumbiaMitchellCotton ValleySilent Brotherhood .

rowley .Irowville..

LafourcheDelhiDenham Springs .DeQuincyDeRidder

192325466

84398472153404175319428126196136441238

542064717

172199

45

L35W2152BO132•691218939

44744

46384

44873150126;2911

1-3139

360281265286•3918252159>5764

*52535146188143170•2720

29779•71

DonaldsonvilleDownsvilleDubachEltonEnonErosEuniceFarmervilleFerridayFJoraFlorienFolsomForest HillFranklin

FranklintonGaryvilleGeorgetownGibslandGilbertGlenmoraGoldonnaGonzalesGrangevilleGreensburgGreenwoodGretna ,GueydanHall SummitHammondHarrisonburgHaughtonHaynesvilleHinestonHodgeHolley SpringsHomerHornbeckHoumaIdaIndependenceIowaJacksonleaneretteJeffersonJeffersonJeffersonJeffersonJenaJenningsJonesboroJonesvilleKeatchieKeith villeKennerKentwoodKinderKisatchieKrotz SpringsLacombe

ifayetteLafayetteLafayetteLake ArthurLake CharlesLake CharlesLake Charles ....

Ascension...Downsville..DubachElton.Zona .Eros.HarmonyUnion FraternalFerriday .Simcoe Walmsley ....FlorienA. U. PetersonForest HillFranklinFranklintonProgressiveGeorgetown

ibslandDan Gilbert

ilenmoraioldonnalew RiverjrangevIt. Hi;lena..

GreenwoodWm. D. White.,GueydanConly

ivingston[arrisonburg

iaughtonMillerton

;llowshipHodgeHolley SpringsHomer

Idaindependence.,Iowa

AtbansJeanerettePerfect UnionPerseveranceAlpha Home'nion

Michael Dempseylenningslonesboro"our Rivers

Liberty ,LandmarkSquare and Compass..Kentwoodtinderlisatchie Union..

Krotz SpringsBayou Lacombe..Hope.M E. Girard...

emplarLive OakLake Charles ...lalcasieu

Rudolph Krause..

.. 251

.. 143

... 277

... 349

... 337

... 295

.. .410

... 53

... 390

... 359

... 263

... *55

... 254

... 57

.. 101.. 262.. 298.. 104.. 405.. 356.. 293.. 402.. 231.. 96.. 409.. 408.. 429.. 241.. 160..110.. 95.. 245.. 217.. 363.. 247.. 152.. 253.. 267.. 324.. 458.. 451.. 28.. 255.. 1.. 4.. 72.. 172.. 327..249.. 280.. 369.. 123.. 214.. 417.. 248.. 291.. 379.. 434. .459.. 145..450.."471.. 346.. 165.. 400.. 433

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LOCATIONS A-25

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LOCATION—Continued

Location Lodge No. Location Lodge No.

Lake CharlesLake CharlesLake CharlesLake ProvidenceLecompteLeesvilleLeesvilleLivingston ,LogansportManghamMansfieldManyMaringouinMarionMarksvilleMartha villeMelvilleMer RougeMerryvilleMetairieMindenMindenMonroeMonroeMonroeMontgomery ,MooringsportMorgan CityMorrowMoss BluffMount CarmelNatchitochesNegreetNewelltonNew Iberia ,Newport ,New OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew Orleans

(Algiers)New Orleans ,New OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew Orleans ,New OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew Orleans

John C. AyersJusticeUniversalPecan GroveGordyAnacocoLeesvilleHurd MerrillMount VernonW. M. BakerMansfield....ManyFordocheMarionMarksville....Marthaville...MelvilleSt. AndrewsMerryvilleMetairieMindenDorcheatWestern Star

iraham SurghnorD. A. StricklandMontgomeryMooringsportDoricOrphans FriendMoss BluffKisatchieiPhoenix'Little Flock.St. Joseph...,AuroraRosemaryEtoile PolaireCervantesGermaniaFriends of Harmony..Mount MoriahGeorge Washington..HiramQuitmanHermitageLouisianaOcean

Sts. JohnLinn WoodKosmosDanteCorinthianJeffersonOsirisInvincibleIdealiGalilea-Mazzini.LevellloniciTrinityjAlbertPikeiTrowelCrescent CitvJacques de Molay...Paul M. Schneidau.

222

59

76

102

1167

190

New OrleansNew Orleans....New OrleansNew Orleans |New Orleans

(Algiers)New OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew RoadsNobleOakdale;Oak Grove |Oak RidgeOberlinOllaOpelousasParadisPatterson I'earl River

Pelican \ine

Pinevilleioneer .|itkin

Plain DealingPlaqueminePleasant HillPollockPonchatoulaPort AllenRayneRayvilleReggioRinggoldRobelineRodessaRosepineRustonShongalooShreveportShreveportShreveportShreveportShreveportShreveportShreveportShreveportShreveportShreveportShreveportShreveportSicily IslandSimsboroSimmesportSlagleSlidell . . . .^SpearsvilleSpring CreekSpringhillSt. FrancisvilleSt. JosephSt. Martinville

EuclidForumlohn F. Purdy.Orleans

ndivisible Friends...

DaylightDavid R. GrahamTheodore Roosevelt..Lee E. Thomas'idelityivonia

NobleYellow Pine ...Oak GroveBrookville ,OberlinOllaHumble Cottage....St. CharlesLafayettePearlPelicanPineSolomonPioneerPitkinPlain DealingAcaciaPleasant HillAnchorPine GroveBlazing StarRayne..R. F. McGuireDominique YouMackeyRobelineBenefield

RustonShongalooShreveport.CaddoboppaW. H. BoothCedar Grove, Queensborough.BroadmoorFair ParkSunsetLebanonHap ArnoldSouthern HillsKeystoneSimsboroAtchafalyaN. H. BraySlidell'.Thomas Jefferson..Spring CreekSpringhillFelicianaTensas.Albert Rousseau ...

. 394

. 395

.396

. 397

.404

. 406

. 412

.413

. 415

.421426

. 220320282

.284

. 161, 274

30319

44587

456318264221340338

. 237116

, 230261288212313209468122

. 344

. 270

. 290

. 106,. 352.. 115.. 179.. 362. 380..403. 418. 432.. 436.. 438. 440. 457. 464.. 213. 235. 163.. 208.. 311. 113.. 184. 348.. 31.. 309..301

A-26 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LOCATIONS

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LOCATION—Continued

Location

Sterlington

SulphurSunSwartzTallulah

ThihodauxTiogaTriumphTrout

Vidalia

Lodge

Robert W. CrelneySam ToddSulphurSunWalker-GeorgeTallulahAtkinsAssumptionCurtis T. HinesTriumph

Charles F. Buck

No.

420182424336467308?66107317422312260461305

Location

VivianWelshWestlakeWest Monroe

WilsonWinnfield

WinnsboroWisnerZacharyZwolle ..

Lodge

Welsh ....WestlakeWest Monroe

Eastern Star

New HopeT. B. Gilbert

No

364314232443419460

1 -SI

246328423135

ADDRESSES OF MASTERS AND SECRETARIES OF CONSTITUENT LODGES 1977

LodgeNo. Name of Lodge Worshipful Master Address and Tel. No. Secretary

P. A. Belancio

E. W. Bauman

A. H. Bergeron

Address and Tel. No.

1 Perfect Union W. J. Brennan 1906 N. Tumbull Dr., Metairie(70001) 837-3208

1 Etoile Polaire J. R. Taylor 4800 Congress Dr., New Orleans..(70126) 288-3443

4 Perseverance M. J. Bullard 10417 Alan St., River Ridge(70123) 729-8514

5 Cervantes A. E. Yager 4659 Coronado Dr., New Orleans A. R. Salguero(70127) 242-2237

19 Humble Cottage C. M. Goodwin 1464 Holly Dr., Opelousas B. A. Rose(70570) 942-2817

24 Western Star A. G. Walpole 602 Orleans Ave., Monroe D. C. Smith, Sr(71201) 323-4028

28 St. Albans R. M. McGill P. O. Box 206, Jackson H. E. Palmer(70748) 634-7693

31 Feliciana J. Alexander P.O. Box 153, Angola L. L. Watts(70712)

38 Phoenix B. M. Graham 720 Hancock St., Natchitoches G. W. Sandlin(71457) 352-9610

46 Germania A. N. Mims 3717 Tulane Dr., Kenner W. E. Forster, Sr....(70062) 729-9842

47 St. James L. G. Pence P.O. Box 444, Baton Rouge M. F. Cook(70821) 924-1000

51 Minden P. C. Nation 301 E. Todd, Minden J- G- Morrison(71055) 377^(754

52 Olive E. E. Littlefield, Jr Rt. 1, Box 155-B, Clinton K. M. Cain(70722) 683-8908

53 Union Fraternal L. N. Stout Jake's Trailer Park, Farmerville H. B. Waller(71241) 368-9501

54 Mt. Gerizim O. F. Lee Route 1, Box 135, Bastrop H. M. Messinger ....(71220) 281-4855

57 Franklin K. W. Peterson P.O. Box 75, Franklin T. J. Feske, Sr(70538) 828-4310

58 Friends of Harmony S. D. Avants 906 Helois St., Metairie J. H. Rousselle, Jr. .(70005) 833-6008

59 Mount Moriah..... I. A. Ferguson 1510 Carondelet St., New Orleans W. B. Welch, Sr. ...(70130) 522-5614

Meets

..7240 Crowder Blvd. Suite 201 2 & 4 files. ...New Orleans, (70127) 241-3236

..328 40th. St., New Orleans 1 & 3 Thurs. ..(70124)488-6514

..10610 Lyons St., River Ridge 2 & 4 Thurs. ..(70123) 729-1079

..6136 S. Laverne St., New Orleans 2 & 4 Mon(70126) 242-8163

..P.O. Box 1001, Opelousas 1 & 3 Thurs. ..(70570) 942-2535

..413 Eason Place, Monroe 1 & 3 Tues. ...(71201) 323-4480

..P.O. Box 112, Jackson 2 & 4 Mon(70748) 634-7500

..P.O. Box 73, Angola 1 & 3 Mon(70712) 655-4827

..P.O. Box 666, Natchitoches(71457) 352-2462

. .2563 N. Roman St., New Orleans ..(70117)949-4595

..P.O. Box 444, Baton Rouge(70821) 926-8885

.1310 Mark Dr., Minden(71055) 377-2008

..Box 325, Clinton(70722) 683-5393

..207 East Bayou,. Farmerville(71241) 368-8008

..P.O. Drawer 1179, Bastrop(71220) 281-0113

..208 Cedar St., Franklin(70538) 828-5540

..7017 Kawanee Ave., Met(7O0O3) 885-2877

..10600 Premiss Ave., New Orleans..(70127) 242-5442

. . 1 , 3 & 5 Mon.

. . 2 & 4 Wed

.1 & 3 Thurs. ..

. 1 & 3 Tues. ...

. 2 & 4 Tues. ...

..1 & 3 Mon

..1 & 3 Tues. ...

..1 & 3 Tues. ...

..2 & 4 Tues. ...

..1 & 3 Tues. ...

Location

.232 Industrial Ave.Jefferson, La. 70121

,.1130KerlerecSt.N.O., La. 70116

..232 Industrial Ave.Jefferson, La. 70121

..1433 N. Rampart St.N.O., La. 70116

..South Main St.Opelousas 70570

..1011 Stubbs Ave.Monroe, La. 71201

..Bank & High Sts.Jackson, La. 70748

..Lodge HallSt. Francisville

..622 Second St.Natchitoches 71457

..4415Bienville Ave.New Orleans 70119

..315 Convention St.Baton Rouge

.214 Miller St.Minden, La.

..WoodvilleSt.Liberty Rd., Clinton

..Sterlington Rd.Farmerville, La.

..107 W. Jeff. Ave.Bastrop, La. 71220

..707 Main St.Franklin, La.

..333 St. CharlesNew Orleans, La.

..4415 Bienville St.New Orleans 70119


LodgeNo. Name of Lodge

65 George Washington

70 Hiram

72 Alpha Home

76 Quitman

79 Si. Joseph

83 Mt. Vernon

84 Oliver

87 Lafayette

89 Cypress

95 Haughton

96 St. Helena

98 Hermitage

101 Franklinton

102 Louisiana

106 Ruston

110 Harrisonburg

111 Urim

113 Thomas Jefferson

115 Shreveport

Worshipful Master

..T. L. Palmer, Jr

..R. Rowbatham

..L. P. Broddick

,.C. B. Widener

..G. Willhite

..W. L. English

..H. C. Ehlers, Jr

..G. Smith

..C. J. Leachman

...M. J. DeVille

..R. R. Harrell

..A. J. Lobell

..G. A. Jones

..H. A. Crayon, Jr

..H. E. Moseley

..L. E. Wyles

..A. Walker


..1214 Focis St., Metairie(70005) 835-1891

...2324 Laurel St., New Orleans ....(70130) 522-1029

...1040 Homestead Ave., Metairie.(70005) 833-7786

...5805 Rosalie Ct., Metairie(70003) 887-1662

...Rt. 2, Box 62, Newellton(71357) 467-5810

...P.O. Box 465, Logansport(71049) 697-5348

...5611 E. Circle Dr., Alexandria..(71301) 445-4276

...Box 765, Patterson(70392)395-2421

...Rt. 2, Benton(71006) 965-0269

...655 Garden St., Bossier City(71111)742-5307

...Rt. 2, Box 257, Greensburg(70441) 222-4213

.. .703 Lake Ave,, Metairie(70005) 837-5001

...1526 14th Ave., Franklinton(70438) 839-4039

...833 Celeste Ave., River Ridge ..(70123) 737-0770

.. .2506 Cypress Springs AveRuston (71270) 255-0360

.. .Harrisonburg(71340) 744-5693

...Route 5, Box 103, W. Monroe..

..J. C. Akin

..R. G Cochran

(71291) 396-8599Bernice

(71222) 285-93212516 LaVonne Circle, Bossier

City (71010) 742-8908

Secretary

E. A. Wagner, Jr

H. A. Baudier

J. Savoie

F. D. McCabe

J. R. Collins

J. R. Lee

C. O. Shaw

L. A. Turner

E. N. Jones

B. J. Maxey

E. A. Redmond

J. L. Dannemann

H. P.Beverly

S. A. Carleton

O. V. Newman

E. I.Gibson

F. N. Chambliss

J. Griffon

R. L. Dubois


..629 Eleonore St., New Orleans(70115)899-0714

..618 Central Ave., Jefferson(70121) 733-2402

.1128 E. William David Pkwy., Met..(70005) 834-6091

.221 Moss Lane, River Ridge(70123) 737-3452

..P.O. Box 461, Newellton(71357) 467-5438

..P.O. Box 202, Logansport(71049) 697-5535

..P.O. Box 404, Alexandria(71301) 442-8226

..Box 765, Patterson(70392) 395-3970

..P.O. Box 124, Benton(71006) 965-2371

..P.O. Box 121, Haughton(71037) 949-0159

..P.O. Box 67, Greensburg(70441) 222-4452

..210 Ridgewood Dr., Met(70005) 833-0187

..220 Main St., Franklinton(70438) 839-5194

..708 Pere Marquette Bldg.,N.O(70112)895-7280

..Box 5526, Tech Station, Ruston(71270) 255-0858

..P.O. Box 226, Harrisonburg(71340) 744-5402

..P.O. Box 472, West Monroe(71291) 296-2249

..SpearsviUe, La(71277) 778-3388

..P.O. Box 3844, Shreveport(71103)929-2270

Meets Location

.. 1 & 3 Tues. Masonic TempleNew Orleans, La.

..1 & 3 Mon Masonic TempleNew Orleans, La.

..1 & 3 Tues 232 Industrial Ave.Jefferson, La.

..2 & 4 Tues Masonic TempleNew Orleans, La.

..1 & 3 Thurs Main St.Newellton, La.

..2nd. Tues 6th. St. at ElmLogansport, La.

..1 & 3 Thurs 410 Johnston St.Alexandria, La.

..1 & 3 Thurs East Main St.Patterson, La.

. . 2 & 4 M o n 5th. St.Benton, La.

..1 & 3 Tues Haughton, La.

..1 & 3 Thurs St. Helena Lodge No. 96P.O. Box 189, Greensburg

..2 & 4 Tues Masonic TempleNew Orleans, La.

..1 & 3 Tues Cleveland St.Franklinton

..1 & 3 Thurs Masonic Temple Bldg.New Orleans, La.

..2 & 4 Mon North Vienna St.Ruston, La.

..2 & 4 Thurs Harrisonburg, La.

..2 & 4 Thurs Calhoun, La.

..2nd. Sat Lodge HallSpearsviUe, La.

..1 & 3 Thurs Masonic Temple, 1805Creswell, Shreveport


LodgeNo. Name of Lodge Worshipful Master Address and Tel. No. Secretary Address and Tel. No. Meets Location

116 Acacia B. R. Gum 713 Fort St., Plaquemine j . N. Gum, Jr 1203 Calvin St., Plaquemine 2 & 4 Tues Belleview Rd.(70764) 687-2101 (70764) 687-6085 Plaquemine

117 Milford J. C. Aucoin 12222 E. Glenhaven, Baton Rouge D. R. Walker 9277 Cal Road, Baton Rouge 2 & 4 Thurs 18768 Jefferson Hwy.(70815) 272-2413 (70809) 293-2678 Baton Rouge

120 Delhi L. L. Copes Rt. 2, Box 227-E, Delhi W. D. Shoemaker P.O. Box 336, Delhi 2 & 4 Tues Delhi, La(71232) 878-3456 ' (71232) 878-2653

122 Mackey W. R. Ashworth Route 2, Box 92, Ringgold L. L. Kennedy P.O. Box 473, Ringgold 1 & 3 Tues Main St. over Bank Bldg.(71068) 894-8361 (71068) 894-6182 Ringgold, La.

123 Liberty C. E. Simmons, Sr 3438 Palm Road, Shreveport B. R. Thorn P.O. Box 394, Benton 2nd. Thurs Keatchie, La.(71109) (71006)965-2526

124 Kellertown D. W. DeLee Mt. DeLee Plantation, Clinton R. D. Mitchell P.O. Box 504, Jackson 1 & 3 Mon Gen. Del.(70722) 683-8324 (70748) 634-7391 Wilson, La. 70789

126 Arcadia E. Watts Route 2, Box 79A, Arcadia J. D. Burnham Route 1, Box 28, Arcadia 1 & 3 Mon 801 First St.(71001) 263-2698 (71001) 263-2510 Arcadia, La.

133 Gordy L. Taylor P.O. Box 271, Forest Hill J. Bethune Rt. 2, Box 44-A, Lecompte 2 & 4 Thurs Gordy St.(71430) (71346) 443-3840 Lecompte, La.

135 Plains C. E. Holmes 3310 Van Buren, Baker J. B. Thomas 3666 Noble St., Zachary 1 & 3 Tues P.O. Box 38(70714) 775-3676 (70791) 654-6468 Zachary, La. 70791

136 Athens T. R. Faulk Rt. 1, Athens W. F. Dillon, Jr Rt. 1, Box 44, Homer Mon. after 1 Masonic Bldg. Main St.(71003) 258-4943 (71040) 258-4955 & 3 Sun. Athens, La. 71003

143 Downsville W. L. Roach 311 Montgomery St., W. Monroe O. M. Noland Rt. 2, Box 110, Choudrant 1 Sat. & 3 Tues P O Box 15(71291)322-3923 (71227)982-5594 Downsvilie, La. 71234

144 Ocean M. F. L. Salinger, Jr 8551 Huntington Pk., N.O L. R. LeBlanc 715 Cadiz St., New Orleans 2 & 4 Wed Masonic Temple Bldg(70126)241-9007 (70115)891-8796 New Orleans, La.

145 Hope J. R. Bolen 210 Camellia Blvd., Lafayette A. P. Thomhill 309 Elmwood Dr., Lafayette 1 & 3 Tues 116 E Vermillion St(70503) 984-9392 (70503) 984-3225 Lafayette, La. 70501

146 Silent Brotherhood M. B. Hunter Rt. 5, Box 318, Coushatta H. W. Cooper P.O. Box 101, Coushatta 1 Tues. & 3 Mon U.S. Hwy. 71 N. Town of(71019) 932-5100 (71019) 932-4919 Coushatta

147 Anacoco J. W. Bolgiano Rt. 6, Box 219, Leesville W. A. Carver Rt. 1, Box 111, Anacoco 1st. Fri Leesville Lodge Hall(71446) 239-2876 (71403) 286-5261 Leesville, La.

151 Eastern Star L. L. Brewton, III P.O. Box 191, Winnfield D. H. Allen Hwy. 167 N., Winnfield 2 & 4 Mon 151 Bevill St.(71483) 6284537 (71483) Winnfield, La.

152 Homer R. W. Wasson Boiling Drive, Homer D. R. Moore P.O. Box 668, Homer 1 & 3 Tues N Main St(71040) 927-3977 (71040) 927-3385 Homer

153 Sts. John R. J. Lawson, Jr 1645 Casa Calvo St., N.O A. D. Alford, Jr 330 VerretSt., New Orleans 1 & 3 Tues 648 Opelousas Ave(70114)367-3908 (70114)366-8766 New Orleans, La.

156 Kisatchie A. G. Bridges Rt. 1, Florien A. R. McComic Rt. 1, Florien 1st. Sat Route 1(71429) 586-3347 (71429) 586-3843 Florien, La.



160 Livingston W. I. Lambert RFD 2, Box 27, Ponchatoula H. J. Ward Box 957, Hammond 2 & 4 Fri Cypress & Morris Sts.(70454) 386-6767 (70404) 345-1310 Hammond, La.

161 Brookville E. A. Barham P.O. Box 157, Oak Ridge F. E. Hogan Rt. 1, Oak Ridge 1st. Tues Masonic Hall(71264) 244-6885 (71264) 244-6730 Oak Ridge, La.

163 Atchafalaya D. K. Barr P.O. Box 119, Angola j . B . Ban, Sr P.O. Box 234, Simmesport 3rd. Fri Corner S. Main & Simms St.(70712) 655^1482_ (71369) 941-2390 Simmesport

164 Columbia B. Wilkins P.CT. Box 348, Columbia M . D. Feltenberger, Sr. ...P.O. Box 602, Columbia 1st. Monday Cor. Church & Main(71418) 649-2440 (71418) 649-7331 3rd. Saturday Columbia, La.

165 Lake Charles R. L. Tolbert 2313 18th St., Lake Charles K . Levingston P.O. Box 1461, Lake Charles 1 & 3 Thurs Masonic Temple(70601) 478-3798 (70601) 433-9692 Lake Charles, La.

167 Linn Wood R. H. Castigne 4320 Center St., Metairie R . H . Durr 5608 Arts St., New Orleans 2 & 4 Wed Masonic Temple(70001) 833-2605 (70122) 282-0680 New Orleans, La.

168 Montgomery E. D. Howell Rt. 1, Montgomery \y. Desemar Rt. 1, Box 285, Montgomery 1st. Thurs Woodland St. behind(71454)646-3102 (71454)646-3185 4th. Sat. Bank, Montgomery

171 Kosmos A. L. Crocker 2213 Benjamin St., Arabi c . H. Dorand No. 22 Crane, New Orleans 1 & 3 Thurs Masonic Temple(70032)271-2511 (70124)283-8741 New Orleans, La.

172 Union S. Gonzales 4937 Longfellow Dr Q . A. Landry, III 2220 Blanchard Dr., Chalmette 1 & 3 Fri 232 Industrial Ave.N.O., (70127) 246-6047 (70043)277-2673 Jefferson Parish

174 Dante R. Geeck P.O. Box 122, Talisheek R. R. Russo 4023 Annunciation St., New 1st. Mon Germania Hall(70464)886-5659 Orleans (70115) 891-8877 New Orleans, La.

175 Amite City R. King P.O. Box 238, Roseland E. L. Watson 1502 N. Duncan, Amite 1 & 3 Thurs East Mulberry St.(70456) 748^t648

179 Caddo V. H. Frarier 729 West 75th St., Shreveport J. L . Jendro(71106)687-0904

182 SamTodd T.M.Johnson P.O. Box 54, Grant Jeptha Hamilton(70644) 634-7671

184 Spring Creek J. A. Miller Star Route, Kentwood c . F. Lea(70444) 229-5420

185 Orphans Friend F. C. Fogleman Rt. 1, Box 39 A, Morrow A . Budden(71356) 939-2120

188 Covington C. J. LeBlanc Rt. 4, Box 555, Covington W. E. Pulling

1 & 3 Sat

1 & 3 Mon

Covington C. J. LeBlanc Rt. 4, Box 555, Covington(70433) 892-5452

190 Corinthian G. A. Catalano 2408 Massachusetts Ave., Metairie D. A. Dannies(70003) 729-0202

191 Jefferson S. J. Loyacano 5219 Coliseum St., N.O H. Rosenzweig(70115) 899-3257

192 Abbeville J. W. Cohom 1616 Maude Ave., Abbeville A . L. La Croix(70510) 893^776

(70422) 748-4867Rt. 1, Box 930, Vivian

(71082)375-2225P.O. Box 224, Grant 1st Fri

(70644) 634-5143Rt. 2, Box 172-C, Amite

(70422) 748-9926Box 168, Palmetto

( 7 1 3 5 8 ) 623-4706411 W. 19th. Ave., Covington

(70433) 892-18685519 Durham Dr., New Orleans

(70114) 394-66396558 Bellaire Dr., New Orleans

(70124) 488-6728

Amite, La.1805 Creswell Ave.

Shreveport, La.Sugartown La

Lodge HallSpring Creek, La.

1 & 3 Tues Morrow, La.

2 & 4 Tues Corner Columbia &Rutland Sts. Cov., La.

1 & 3 Tues Masonic TempleNew Orleans, La.

1 & 3 Wed Masonic TempleNew Orleans, La.

102 Concord St., Abbeville 1 & 3 Thurs 120 N. State St.(70510) 893-2058 Abbeville, La.


LodgeNo. Name of Lodge Worshipful Master Address and Tel. No.

" Secretary Address and Tel. No. Meets Location193 Aurora J. Kennedy P.O. Box 165, New Iberia D . L. DuBose 514 Victory Dr., New Iberia 1 & 3 Mon Main St.

(70560) 365-1025 (70560) 369-6559 New Iberia, La.196 Ashland T. E. Sullivan P.O. Box 39, Saline T. T. Fair P.O. Box 477, Ashland 2 & 4 Sat Gen. Delivery

(71070) 576-3287 (71002) 544-2531 Ashland, La.205 Doric J. G. McCollough 714 Everett St., Morgan City D. Slaton P.O. Box 2371, Morgan City 2 & 4 Thurs 506 Second St.

(70380)385-2714 (70380)395-2144 Morgan City, La.206 Tyrian L. J. Dunham Batchelor, La R. E. Lee Batchelor, La 2nd. Tues Innis, La.

(70715)492-2556 (70715)492-2521208 N. H. Bray A. C. Leach, Jr P.O. Box 117, Leesville j . R. Hudgens P.O. Box 11, Slagle 2nd. Sat Slagle, La.

(71446) 239-9508 (71475) 239-2333209 R. F. McGuire T. H. Pitman P.O. Box 399, Rayville H. I. Sorey 506 Pine St., Rayville 2 & 4 Thurs Madline St.

(71269) 728-3373 (71269) 728-4470 Rayville, La.212 Blazing Star K. W. Rebelle, Sr 651 Maine St., Rt. 1 Port v . F. Ellwood P.O. Box 161, Port Allen 2 & 4 Thurs Jefferson Ave.

Allen (70767) 344-5379 (70767) 383-7493 Port Allen, La.213 Keystone W. Graves P.O. Box 146, Sicily Island \y. B. Westerburg P.O. Box 447, Sicily Island 1 & 3 Mon Hwy. 15

(71368) 389-5565 (71368) 389-5941 Sicily Island, La.214 Landmark J. R. McCartney Rt. 1, Keithville A. A. Cook Rt. 1, Box 53-A, Keithville 2 & 4 Thurs Keithville, La.

(71047) 925-0186 (71047) 925-9228217 Fellowship I. C. Morrison P.O. Box 22, Hineston o. Williamson Rt. 2, Box 44, Hineston 4th. Sat Hineston, La.

(71438) 793-2054 (71438) 659-4421220 Livonia E. A. Pennison 309 Penn. Ave., New Roads A. E. Kimball...." 405 Penn Ave., New Roads : 1 & 3 Fri 128 Poydras St.

(70760) 638-8777 (70760) 638-9657 New Roads, La.221 Solomon T. D. Davis 206 Conine St., Pineville w. W. Terral 6231 Boeuf Trace, Alexandria 2 & 4 Thurs 638 Main St.

(71360)445-5127 (71301)442-3136 Pineville, La.222 Pecan Grove J. A. Boughton Schneider Lane, Lake E. H. White Box 362, Lake Providence 2 & 4 Tues Corner of Lake &

Providence (71254) 559-0215 (71254) 552-8858 Davis St. Lake Providence229 Cadeville R. D. Lewis 200 Carter Dr., West Monroe A. A. Rogers Rt. 1, Box 81, Eros Sat. night before Eros, La.

(71291) 387-8031 (71238) 249-4192 i & 3 Sun.230 Pleasant Hill F. S. Jackson P.O. Box 206, Pleasant Hill C. F. Middleton Rt. 1, Box 25, Pleasant Hill 2nd. Sat Gen. Del.

(71065) 796-3347 (71065) 796-3821 Pleasant Hill, La.231 GrangeviUe C. C. Sibley Pine Grove, La W. D. Hodges 131 Chestnut St., Denham Springs 2nd. Sat Grangeville, La.

(70453) 7774652 (70726) 665-2606232 Welsh R. J. Daigle P.O. Box 727, Welsh L. W. Finley P.O. Box 308, Welsh 1st. Mon 300 S. Adams

(70591) 734-2715 (70591) 734-2843 Welsh, La.235 Simsboro S. H. Williams P.O. Box 205, Simsboro M. Choate, Jr P.O,. Box 188, Simsboro 1 Tues. & 3 Sat Martha St.

(71275) 247-8252 (71275) 247-6350 Simsboro



236 Little Flock E. Martin 807 Ritter St., Many J. Brittain Rt. 1, Box 111, Pleasant Hill 1st. Sat Over Wrights Gen.(71449) 256-5943 (71065) Store, Negreet, La.

237 Plain Dealing C. A. Rodgers, Jr Route 2, Plain Dealing E. Chandler Box 465, Plain Dealing 1 & 3 Tuesday Plain Dealing La(71064) 326-5550 (7,064) 326-5659

238 Magnolia W. C. Holland Route 1, Box 25, Ragley L. A. Koonce Rt. 5, Box 1231, Lake 2nd. Saturday Barnes Creek(70657) 725-3970 Charles, (70601) Ragley, La.

239 Bemice O. J. Dawson P O . Box 294, Bemice R. p. Jackson Rt. 1, Box 139-A, Bernice 1st. Sat Main St.(71222) 285-9327 (71222) 285-9689 3rd. Tues. Bernice

240 Leesville H. D. Allison Route 6, Box 325, Leesville c . W. Wilson 632 South 3rd. St., Leesville 2 & 4Tues South St(71446) 238-9517 (71446) 239-2283 Leesville, La.

241 Conly F. W. Harper Rt. 1, Box 150, Ringgold B. R. Wimberly P.O. Box 5, Hall Summit 2 & 4 Fri Box 57(71068) 932-4703 (71034) 932-5435 Hall Summit, La.

243 Crowley N. E. Barnett 414 E. 11th St. Crowley A. M. Ferguson 842 E. Hutchinson Ave 1 & 3 Tues Court Circle, 534 N.(70526)783-5083 Crowley (70526) 783-5038 Parkerson Ave , Crowley

244 Center G. Thomas 2225 Ave. F., Bogalusa G. D. Varnado 227 Camellia Rd., Bogalusa 1 & 3 Thurs 344 Jackson St(70427) 735-8119 (70427) 732-2646 Bogalusa, La.

245 Millerton E. M. Gray 300 W. Gantt, Haynesville w . L. Baten, Jr Rt. 1, Box 216-A, Haynesville 2 & 4 Tues Masonic Bldg 1st E. St(71038) 624-0992 (71038) 624-1562 Haynesville

246 Winnsboro J. F. Fox 113 N. Franklin, Winnsboro J. C. Slade, Sr P.O. Box 728, Baskin 2 & 4 Tues Winnsboro La(71295)435-4110 (71219)248-3664

247 Holley Springs J. A. Lawrence Rt. 2, Box 215, Coushatta W. J. Lubiejewski Rt. 2, Box 266-F, Coushatta 2 & 4 Tues Rt 2(71019) 932-5393 (71019) 932-6174 Coushatta, La.

248 Kentwood W. C. Gill P.O. Box 101, Tangipahoa J. P. Morris, Jr 300 Ave. H., Kentwood 2 & 4 Thurs 205 Ave. F (Main St.)(70465) 229-4266 (70444) 229-3351 Kentwood, La.

249 Jennings G. Gilchrist Rt. 2, Box 19-D, Jennings J. M. Kilpatrick P.O. Box 954, Jennings 2 & 4 Mon 728 N. Main St(70546) 824-2346 (70546) 824-3645 Jennings, La

250 Mansfield V. G. Gilbert Rt. 2, Box 137X, Mansfield, J. C. Garner P.O. Box 785, Mansfield... 1 & 3 Mon Mansfield La(71052)872-0276 (71052)872-0368

251 Ascension E. R. Roshto Rt. 1A, Box 170, Walker D. S. Hartman Rt. 1, Box 349, Donaldsonville 1 & 3 Thurs 122% Railroad Ave.(70785) 665-5999 (70346) 473-9279 Donaldsonville, La.

252 Mitchell C. L. Smith RFD 1, Box 234, Converse T. C. Walden P.O. Box 1184, Converse Sat. before ... Converse La(71419) 567-2546 (71419) 567-2645 1st. Sun.

253 Toro M. O. Poston Hornbeck, La C. H. Goins Rt. 1, Box 68, Anacoco Sat. before.. Hombeck La(71«9) (71403) 286-5961 2nd. Sun.

254 Forest Hill J. O. Winegeart P.O. Box 232, Glenmora J. c . Marsh P.O. Box 34, Woodworth 2nd. Sat Forest Hill, La(71433) (71485) 487-8196


LodgeNo. Name of Lodge

255 Jeanerette

Worshipful Master

J. D. Landry

W. A. Cheshire, Jr..

Address and Tel. No. Secretary Address and Tel. No. Meets Location

268

269

270

271

.1827 W. Church St., Jeanerette .(70544) 276-5932

.Mer Rouge, La(71261) 647-3954

.3815 Norman Dr., Alexandria ...(71303) 443-0655

Charles F. Buck L. Williams Tullos, La. (71479)

256 St. Andrews ..

259 Colfax V. L. Henry

260

261

J. C. Brister P.O. Box 148, Jeanerette(70544) 276-4181

W. C. Dawson Box 128, Mer Rouge(71261) 647-3977

T. R. Brown Rt. 2, Box 38-B, Colfax(71417) 627-5256

F. B. Leach Box 533, Urania(71480) 495-3250

W. L. Maddox Rt. 2, Box 268, Pollock.(71467) 765-3336

A. K. Kolman Rt. 1, Box 84-C, Gramercy(70052) 869-3257

Anchor C. E. Youngblood Route 1, Bentley(71407)

262 Progressive G. J. Jacob 559 Melrose Dr., LaPlace(70068) 652-6469

263 Florien C. C. Davis Rt. 2, Florien E . Whittington Rt. 1, Florien(71429) 586-3505 (71429) 586-7374

264 Pine J. M. Thomas Rt. 1, Varnado w . D. Pace Rt. 5, Box 277-B(70467) 848-2249 Franklinton (70438) 848-5395

265 Dalley C. L. Cox 113 Eugene Dr., Ruston c . C. Moss Box 266, Chatham(71270) 255-1886 (71226) 249-2293

266 Atkins L. M. Roberts Rt. 1, Box 362, Elm Grove s. W. Koen 900 W. Gate Apt. D-7, Bossier(71051) 987-3893 City, (71112) 747-0968

267 Unity E. J. Hebert, Sr 3608 Vicari St., Houma E. B. Geiger P.O. Box 586, Houma(70360) 876-6029 (70361) 876-1735

Melville G. Rosenburg P.O. Box 326, Melville c . C. Jones, Jr P.O. Box 194, Melville

.2 & 4 Thurs 1522 Main St.Jeanerette

.2nd. Thurs Box 128Mer Rouge, La.

. 2 & 4 M o n P.O. Box 40Colfax, La.

.1st. Sat Urania, La.

.2 & 4 Fri Pollock, La.

.1 & 3 Thurs Church Road, Hwy. 54Garyville, La.

.4th. Sat. except Florien L. HallDec. (2nd. Sat. Nile) Florien, La.

. 1 4 3 Fri Pine, La.

-Sat. before 1st. Sun Shell and MapleChatham, La.

.2 & 4 Thurs Taylortown, La.

(71353) 623-5733Marksville J. C. Wilson, Jr HOTarleton St., Marksville J. T. Dunbar

(71351) 253-6263Benefield H. P. Johnston Rt. 1, Box 84, Ida S. L. Savage

(71044) 287-3238DeRidder R. D. Ward 712 Haynes Dr., DeRidder H B Manning

(70634) 463-7782273 Boyce W. R. Gregory 1708 Dixie St., Alexandria F. A. Clauser

(71301) 443-2460274 Oberlin J. F. Bowles Rt. 1, Box 26, Oberlin J. Wertz

(70655) 639-4434276 Dorcheat L. Yardly 107 Chandler St., Minden J. S. Pruitt Rt. 3, Box 227, c-o Pruitt

(71055) 177-1253 Farms, Minden (71055) 377-3899277 Dubach D. P. Pendergrass Rt. 1, Box 1-D, Dubacn J. C. English Rt. 4, Box 120, Homer

(71235) 777-3352 (71040) 353-6583

(71353) 623-5333P.O. Box 395, Marksville

(71351) 253-9319Box 215, Rodessa

(71069)P.O. Box 134, DeRidder

(70634) 463-6755Rt. 1, Box 93, Boyce

(71409) 793-2885P.O. Box 546, Oberlin

(70655) 639-2456

1 & 3 Tues Bayou Black Dr.Houma, La.

1 & 3 Fri Texas St.Melville, La.

.3rd. Tues South Washington St.Marksville, La.

.2 & 4 Thurs Rodessa, La.

.2 & 4 Tues 201 Warren St.DeRidder, La. 70634

.2 & 4 Tues 312 LondonderryBoyce, La.

.2nd. Tues Lodge HallOberlin, La.

1 & 3 Thurs Rt. 3Minden

.1 & 3 Mon Dubach, La.



278 Rosemary R. L. Dunn 1110 S. 8th St., Monroe W. James P.O. Box 103, Sikes Sat. night before 2nd. Fl. Hebron Bap. Ch.(71301) (71473)628-2233 3rd. Sun. Hwy. 126 9 mi. E. of Sikes

279 DeQuincy L. W. Smith P.O. Box 1241, Sulphur A. L. Clifton Rt. 1, Box 208, DeQuincy 1 & J bat 215 College St.(70633) 527-7428 (70633) 786-8272 DeQuincy, La.

280 Jonesboro L. B. Johns 1207 Cox St., Jonesboro D. D. Harvey 822 E. Main St., Jonesboro 1 & 3 Moil Jonesboro, La.(71251) 259-4120 (71251) 259-2379

281 R. M. Crowson J. W. Wiggins Gen. Del., Jamestown J. D. Thompson P.O. Box 147, Castor 2 & 4 Thurs Castor, La.(71045) (71016) 544-7204

282 Yellow Pine R. N. Manuel 813 Kmily St., Oakdale c . Davion Box 285, Oakdale 1 & 3 Tues Oakdale La(71463) 335-0374 (71463) 335-2854

283 Marion R. Reppond Box 154, Marion H. E. Manning P.O. Box 347, Marion 2 & 4 Mon West Main St(71260)292-4431 (71260)292-5450

284 Oak Grove E. E. Spaulding Rt. 1, Box 321-B, Oak Grove w E Huffman P.O. Box 121, Oak Grove 1 & 3 Thurs N. Homer & E. Jefferson(71263)428-2569 (71263)428-3593 Oak Grove, La.

286 Cheneyville J. B. Guillory P.O. Box 276, Cheneyville K.R.Thomas Box 336, Cheneyville » 1 & 3 Mon Cheneyville, La.(71325)279-2103 (71325)279-3816

288 Pine Grove L. C. Helton Rt. 1, Box 223 M, Hammond T B E f f l e r R , 4 B o x 6 , . E H a m m o n d 2 & 4 T u e s 2 8 0 East p i n e

(70401) 294-5190 ( 7 0 4 0 1 ) 5 6 7 . 3 g 7 7 Ponchatoula, La.290 Rosepine C. C. Midkiff, Jr P.O. Box 367, Rosepine y L s r pQ B M 2 5 3 R i n e l s , S a t H m

(70659)463-8421 (70659)463-9943 Rosepine, La.291 Kinder O. Holman RFD 1, Box 22, Kinder G s R e y n o I d s Box 422, Kinder 3rd. Tues Kinder, La.

(70648) 738-2283 (70648) 738-2418292 Fordoche H. T. Best, III Star Route Box 13, Grosse j M Holloway Rt. 1, Box 308, Maringouin 1 & 3 Wed Landry St.

Tete, (70740) 648-2253 (70757) 625-2833 Maringouin, La.293 Goldonna L. Stewart Box 237, Goldonna c . R. Mathews Rt. 1, Box 132, Chestnut Sat. before Main St.

(71031) (71017) 875-2759 1 & 3 Sun. Goldonna295 Eros., C. E. McLain 118 Reagan St., West Monroe j . H . Sharp Drawer 100, Eros Sat. before Eros, La.

(71291) 388-2959 ( 7 1 2 3 8 ) 249-2146 2 Sun.297 Denham Springs F. W. Loving 1013 Range Ave., Denham D j phillipe 211 Range Ave. Denham 2 & 4 Thurs Cor. Centerville &

Springs (70726) 665-2487 Springs, (70726) 665-5051 Benton, Denham Springs298 Georgetown C. F. Smith Gen. Del., Dodson w. H. Fullerton, Sr Box 36, Tullos 2 & 4 Sat Masonic Hall, Old Hwy.

(71422)628-6583 (71479) 165, Georgetown300 Osiris J. O. Dingier 1405 Carnation, Metairie £. G. Fisher 120 Mound Ave., New Orleans 2 & 4 Fri Masonic Temple

(70002) 887-9103 (70124) 482-0124 New Orleans, La.301 Albert Rousseau H. D. Bergeron P.O. Box 284, Breaux Bridge E. J. Lauolais P.O. Box 372, Breaux Bridge 2 & 4 Tues St. Martinville, La

(70517)332-1101 (70517)332-1639


LodgeNo. Name of Lodge Worship*! Master Address and Tel. No. ^ ^ Address and Tel. No. Meets Location

302 Zwolle H. O'Banion Zwolle, Gen., Zwolle c . A. Tooke ...Zwolle Gen., ZwoIIe 2 & 4 Mon Zwolle, La.(71486) 645-6661 ( 7 1 4 8 6 ) 256-2761

3 0 3 O l l a B- Hodges Rt. 1, Box 40, Kelly R B M i U e r p 0 . Box 256, Olla 2 & 4 Tues Cor. W. Front & Pine St.(71441)495-5725 (71465)495-5712 Olla, La.

304 Gibsland L. F. Kettler Gibsland, La Q. L. Johnson Rt. 1, Box 7, Gibsland 1 & 3 Tues Masonic Bldg.(71028) 843-6798 (71028) 843-6510 Gibsland, La.

305 Concordia T. L. Butler.: 124 Stuart Dr., Vidalia R y Whittington P.O. Box 727, Vidalia 1 & 3 Thurs 411 Texas St.(71373) 336-7967 (71373) 336-7963 Vidalia, La.

307 Assumption C. Kimball..'...! 125 Diplomat Way, Thibodaux w. I. Lanier P.O. Box 648, Thibodaux 2 & 4 Tues Lynn Ave. & Plantation(70301)446-1101 (70301)447-4316 Thibodaux, La.

308 Tallulah R. E. Fowler P.O. Box 551,Tallulah R E . Brown 322 Snyder St., Tallulah 1 & 3 Tues 1145-4 N. Mulberry St.(71282) 574-3707 (71282) 574-3889 Tallulah, La.

309 Tensas P. Walker St. Joseph, La G E G o r d o n S t J o s e p h | ^ , & 3 M o n C o r U v K & W a s h i n g t o n

(71366) 766-4485 (71366) 766-3563 St. Joseph, La.3 1 1 S l l d e 1 1 R- H - H a r P e r 6 n M e Or., Slidell D . K . Swedberg 166 Sun Valley Dr., Slidell 1 & 3 Mon P.O. Box 813

(70458) 641-6426 ( 7 0 4 5 8 ) 643.6959 s , i d e M > L a .312 Carnetta D. J. Cole Box 184, Jena w E B „ B o x 1 7 5 T r o u t , & 3 T u e s T r m l t L a

(71342) 992-5998 ( 7 1 3 7 1 ) 9 9 2 . 4 5 8 03 1 3 R a y n e R - s - R " ^ P O - B o * 3 9 ° . Crowley H L S t , 1 0 8 J o h n D r . R a y n e 3 r d j ^ l 0 7 w a j ^ d s St .

(70526) 783-7363 ( 7 0 5 7 8 ) 334.2107 Rayne, La.314 Vivian J. L. Hall 109 Gen. Lee Dr., Vivian D . E . Walker Box 694, Vivian 1 & 3 Tues 300 West La.

(71082) 375-3001 (71082) 375-2638 Vivian, La.317 Curtis T. Hines W. W. Lindsey 229 High Country Dr R. Stubblefreld Box 247, Tioga I & 3 Thurs Tioga, La.

Pineville, (71360) 448-1443 ( 7 1 4 7 7 ) 640.96263 1 8 Pelica"> p D- McPhearson Rt. 2, Box 63, Roberline D . E . Carnahan Rt. 4, Box 89, Mansfield 2nd Mon Main St.

(71469) 472-6100 ( 7 1 0 5 2 ) 7 3 5 . 2 4 3 4 P e l i c a n > L a .319 Orange H. E. Bean P.O. Box 133, Anacoco j . H . Tarver Rt. 1, Box 308-B, Leesville 3rd Fri Anacoco, La.

(71403) 238-1853 (71446) 239-60853 2 0 N o b l e w - R- Lovelady Many, La H . D . Anderson Box 1, Noble 2nd Sat Noble, La.

(71449) 256-5524 ( 7 1 4 6 2) 645-9824321 Middle Creek W, G. Masters Star Route, Provencal A . L. Dodd StarRt., Provencal 2nd Fri Bellwood, La.

(71456)472-6362 (71468)472-85143 2 4 I d a w - Taylor Ida, La J. M. Richardson Box 276, Ida 1 & 3 Thurs Cor. of Hwy. 71 &

(71044) 284-3595 (71044) 284-3233 Magnolia, Ida, La.3 2 5 A J a x E- R- Wafer Rt- 4, Box 259, Coushatta L. Walker Rt. 1, Box 117, Marthaville 3rd Thurs Ajax Lodge

(71019) 932-1468 ( 7 1 4 5 0 ) 796-3452 Ajax, La.


LodgeNo. Name of Lodge WorshipftU Master Address and Tel. No. S e c r e t a r y Address and Tel. No. Meets Location

326 Bunkie D. J. Lejeune 301 N. Marshall, Bunkie F o P e t t i t 2 0 6 s W e i r S t _ B u n k i e , & 3 T h u r s F , d s

(71322) 346-2012 ( 7 1 3 2 2 ) 346-6453 Bunkie, La.327 Michael Dempsey R. Crooks Box 309, Jena R E Johnson P.O. Box 565, Jena 2 & 4 Mon Intersection of 3rd &

(71342)992-4028 (71342)992-5450 Sycamore St., Jena, La.328 New Hope J. D. Wood Rt. 2, Winnsboro E Grayson Rt. 5, Winnsboro Sat. before Masonic Temple

(71295) 723-4451 (71295) 435-5263 1st Sun. Winnsboro, La.329 Merryville T. W. Neely Box 566, Merryville w p p a t t o n p o B o x F_ Merryville 3rd Mon Frazier St.

(70653) 825-6137 (70653) 825-6109 Merryville, La.332 Belcher H. G. McClure 4950 N. Market St., Shreveport v . F. Trenado P.O. Box 295, Gilliam 2nd Tues P.O. Box 295

(71107)424-4771 (71029)296-4341 Gilliam, La.335 Cotton Valley W. D. Graves Cotton Valley, La j . L . F r i z ell Rt. 1, Box 229, Cotton 2 & 4 Mon Rail Road Ave.

(71018) 832^292 Valley (71018) 832-4789 Cotton Valley, La.336 Sun E. A. Russell Rt. 1, Box 381, Pearl River H w T a y l O T j S r P.O. Box 65, Bush 1 & 3 Sat Masonic Temple

(70452)863-7023 (70431)886-3218 Sun, La.337 Zona J. Pounds 933 Ave. M, Bogalusa M . L p ^ y R t !_ B o x 3 6 7 | Bogalusa 2 & 4 Sat Rt 4

(70427) 735-6384 ( 7 a 4 2 7) 732-7051 Enon, U .338 Pitkin J. L. Smith 1429 Rose St., DeRidder j . Kemp Rt. 3, Box 8, Pitkin 2 & 4 Mon Pitkin La

(70634) 463-3124 (70656) 358-5418339 Choudrant C. F. Edmiston Rt. 1, Box 215, Ruston R B . Vining P.O. Box 67, Choudrant 2nd Thurs Main St., P.O. Bldg.

(71270) 768-2648 (71227) 768-2195 Choudrant, La.340 Pioneer B. W. Griffin Rt. 2, Pioneer A R H e a d B o x 96_ p i o n e e r 2 & 4 Mon Pioneer, La

(71266) 926-3297 ( 7 1 2 6 6 ) 4 2 8 .2 869342 Mooringsport J. Miller P.O. Box 51, Mooringsport C . R. Stokes P.O. Box 135, Mooringsport 2 & 4 Mon Masonic Hall

(71060) 996-7559 (71060) 996-7571 Mooringsport, La.344 Robeline A. D. McFerren Rt. 2, Robeline R . G . Broadway Rt. 1, Robeline 1 & 3 Tues Lodge Hall, Texas St.

< 7 1 4 6 9 ) (71469) Robeline La346 Live Oak C. Vaughan Rt. 1, Lake Arthur R o . Doland P.O. Box 637, Lake Arthur 1 & 3 Mon Arthur Ave.

(70549) 774-5200 (70549) 774-3462 Lake Arthur, La.348 Springhill M. W. Washington P.O. Box 54, Springhill C . O. Warmack P.O. Box 71, Cullen 1 & 3 Thurs 233V4 N. Main St.

(71075) 539-4248 (71021) 539-5442 Springhill, La.349 Elton C.E.Myers Rt. 1, Box 143, Jennings J. A. McClelland P.O. Box C, Basile 2 & 4 Tues . Elton La

(70456) 584-2854 ( 7 05i 5 ) 432-6454350 Bryceland M.C. Long 3034 Meadow Ave., Shreveport G. E. Williams Box 93, Bienville 1 & 4 Mon Bryceland Lodge Hall

(71108)636-6489 (71008)385-7701 Bryceland, La.352 Shongaloo J. M. Lee Rt. 1, Box 80, Shongaloo D. D. Harvey Rt. 1, Box 209, Shongaloo 1 & 3 Fri Shongaloo, La

(71072) 846-2519 (71072) 539-*749356 Glenmora L. P. Blevins P.O. Box 6, Simpson A. E. Hays, Jr P.O. Box 1258, Glenmora 1 & 3 Tues. .. . Glenmora La

(71474) 383-7738 (71433) 748^227


LodgeNo. Name of Lodge Worshipful Master

rAddress and Tel. No. Secretary

357 Collinston J. Coghlan Rt. 2, Box 256B, Monroe B y . Harkness(71201) 323-6598

359 Simcoe Walmsley R. L. Russell Gen. Del., Cypress, La F. J. Russell(71420) 379-0028

360 Bethany H. Graham Rt. 1, Box 101, Chestnut R. L. Carney(71017) 875-2285

361 Invincible J. H. McKinney 518 Fourth St., Norco L. E. Lagardere(70079) 764-9025

362 Joppa J. T. Kelly 803 Ratcliff, Shreveport E . S . Davenport(71104)861-3343

363 Hodge S. T. Allen Rt. 1, Quitman c H T i l l e y

(71268)259-2962364 Vinton J. E. Nobles Rt. 3, Box 460, Orange, Tex M E w i l l i a m s

(77630) 745-25613 6 7 I d e a l E- H - J a c o b s> J r R t- 6 . B o x 1 9 3 " E . N.O H D . Hecht, Jr

(70126) 662-5703368 Galileo-Mazzini L. J. Plaisance 110 Adonis Way, Gretna F B a s U e

(70053) 362-0139369 Four Rivers J. L. Trisler 1004 Clarence St W . A. Book

Jonesville (71343) 339-8146370 Crowville R. Busby Rt. 4, Winnsboro R . McDuffie

(71295) 722-3950372 Baton Rouge W. C. Davis, Jr 252 Arlington Ave., Port A R Bankston

Allen (70767) 749-2817373 Level J. L. King 8324 Sabre Dr., Chalmette s . H. Seibert, Jr

(70043)271-8211374 Ionic R. E. Pierson, Jr 2708 Aleatha St., Met w . H. Stewart

(70003) 887-0968375 Trinity R. D. Edwards 722 N. Broad St., Suite A A. S. Aitken

N.O. (70119)834-6666376 Albert Pike Dr. T. R. Balderas 3839 Elysian Fields Ave L s L^y

N.O. (70122) 949-1894379 Kisatchie Union C. S. Cedars 517 Curtis St., Leesville T . R . B u m s

(71446) 238-1889380 W. H. Booth D. B. Horn 9201 Walker Road j . \y. Murray, Jr

Shreveport (71118) 686-3556382 Clarks O. C. Gordy P.O. Box 23, Grayson F. L. Grant

(71435) 649-2171


P.O. Box 201, Collinston(71229) 874-3603

Rt. 1, Box 419, Natchitoches(71457) 379-2537

Rt. 3, Box 193, Coushatta(71O19) 476-2279

7330 Hansbrough AveN.O. (70127) 242-8694

P.O. Box 382, Shreveport,

(71162)424-1371R t 2 Box 148, Quitman

(71268)259-9117p o B o x 3 0 1 j v i n t o n

(70668) 589-7617123 Midway Dr., River

Kige (70123) 737-9862234 Brooklyn Ave., Jefferson

(70121) 833-7480Box 198, Harrisonburg

(71340) 339-9493P.O. Box 207, Crowville

( 7 1 2 3 0) 722-6379158 Lobdell Ave., Baton

Rouge (70806) 925-09561141 Helois Ave., Met

(70005)834-7382424 Brookmeade Gretna

(70053) 392-1824301 Homedale Ave., N.O

(70124)488-35812620 Jefferson Ave., N.O

(70115)866-5854p o . Box 2, Simpson

(71474) 383-7807P.O. Box 8924, Shreveport

(71108) 631-7375Star Rt. Box 206, Grayson

(71435) 649-7363

Meets Location2nd Mon. & Collinston, La.

St. Johns Days1 & 3 Fri Flora, La.

2 & 4 Thurs Campti, La.

1 & 3 Mon Masonic TempleNew Orleans, La.

1 & 3 Fri 1805 Creswell St.Shreveport, La.

2 & 4 Tues Jonesboro, La.

2 & 4 Tues 1325V4 Horridge St.Vinton, La.

2 & 4 Fri Masonic TempleNew Orleans, La.

2 & 4 Tues 4415 Bienville St.New Orleans, La.

1 & 3 Thurs Front St.Jonesville, La.

1 & 3 Sat Crowville, La.

1 & 3 Mon 3950 Florida Blvd.Baton Rouge, La.




2 & 4 Tues Masonic TempleNew Orleans, La.

3rd. Sat Old School Bldg.Kisatchie, La.

1 & 3 Wed 1805 Creswell St.Shreveport, La.

2&4Sat Above Town HallClarks, La.


Lodge

No. Name of Lodge Worshipful Master

383 Graham Surghnor A. J. Segars

384 Martin McClanahan R. B. Sellers

386 Trowel C. A. Wells

387 Crescent City J. A. Bordelon

388 W. M. Baker J. Lowery

389 Jacques de Molay A. P. Lacour

390 Ferriday M. Z. Cloyd

391 Paul M. Schneidau G. B. Heintz

394 Euclid W. R. Atkins

395 Forum P.O. Potter

396 JohnF. Purdy J. C. LeDoux

397 Orleans R. R. Hogan, Sr

398 Alexandria H. L. Coleman

399 Capitol M. E. Segraves

400 Calcasieu O. R. Whitman

402 New River T. J. Tanner

403 Cedar Grove G. B. Brown

404 Indivisible Friends G. J. Carlile

405 Dan Gilbert E. L. Tackel, Jr


..711 S. Fifth St., Monroe(71201) 322-2474

..3500 E. Texas Lot No. 49BossierCity (71111) 746-0251

.404 HoumaBlvd., Met(70001) 833-8657

..4012 Bissonet, Metairie(70003) 889-0458.

. ,Rt. 1, Mangham(71259) 248-3293

..320 Carrollton St., Met(70005) 834-2804

..715 Tenn. Ave., Ferriday(71334) 757-8662

..404RidgelakeDr., Met(70001) 834-4175

..1708 Elizabeth Ave., Met(70003) 885-2009

,.|5004 Jeannette Dr., Met(70003) 887-2399

. .4439 Ware Ave., Jefferson(70121) 733-2782

..4804 Camp St., N.O(70115)899-9009

..1713 Creed St., Pineville(71360) 443-8663

..Rt. 1, Box 141-A, Slaughter(70777) 654-9786

..4305 Dean St., LakeCharles (70605) 477-2617

..Rt. 1, Box 115, St. Amant(70774) 675-8173

..1441 Camille, Shreveport(71108) 868-9487

..385 Pat Drive, Avondale(70094) 776-1898

..Rt. 1, Box 101, Gilbert(71336) 435-3240

Secretary

H. B. Wilson..

R. H. Smith

J. B. Trask, Sr

W. G. Kesler

. G. C. Burgess, Jr

P. G. Tomlinson, Sr..

M. Pulley

A. H. Kirst


..P.O. Box 1653, Monroe(71201) 343-6709

. .300 Waller Ave., BossierCity (71112) 746-3800

..3500 Bruxdles St., N.O(70122) 9434384

..9413 Calvary Court, RiverRidge (70123) 737-7428

Box 195, Mangham(71259) 248-3397

..6076 Louisville St., N.O(70124) 482-5259

. P.O. Box 692, Ferriday

Meets Location

G. L. Luft, Jr

G. H. Morrison, Jr..

S. B. Diyfuse

. C. H.Frederic

L. Levy

R. Dutsch

M. T. Frazier

A. V. Argrave

L. C. Robinette

. C. A. Seymour

. E. L. Tackel, Sr

(71334) 757-4913..2113 Legend Dr., Meraux

(70075) 271-4273. .5801 Tchoupitoulas St

N. O. (70115) 897-0058. .2208 Flamingo Dr., St

Bernard (70085) 682-5071..4214 State St., N.O

(70125) 866-6823..1423 Aztec Ave., Met

(70005) 834-6836..4603 Lanny St., Alexandria....

(71301) 4454273..P.O. Box 1946, Baton Rouge..

(70821) 383-7044...P.O. Box 1461, Lake Charles..

(70602) 439-5220...P.O. Box 217, Gonzales

(70737) 644-3451...P.O. Box 6055, Shreveport

(71106) 868-6262...2210 Mercedes Blvd., N. O... .

(70114)361-8849.,Rt. 1, Box 101, Gilbert

(71336) 435-6955

...2 & 4 Wed 2012 Auburn Ave.Monroe, La.

..2 & 4 Mon 714 Benton Rd.Bossier City, La.

...2 & 4 Fri 4415 BienvilleNew Orleans, La.

...2 & 4 Thurs Masonic TempleNew Orleans, La.

...1 & 3 Tues Horace St.Mangham, La.

..2 & 4 Thurs 4415 BienvilleNew Orleans, La.

..2 & 4 Tues 204 N. Second St.Ferriday

..2 & 4 Fri Masonic TempleNew Orleans, La.

...2 & 4 Thurs Masonic TempleNew Orleans, La.

..2 & 4 Thurs Masonic TempleNew Orleans, La.

..1 & 3 Thuis Masonic TempleNew Orleans, La.

..1 & 3 Thurs Masonic TempleNew Orleans, La.

...1 & 3 Tues Masonic Temple Bldg.Alexandria, La.

...2 & 4 Thurs 3950 Florida Blvd.Baton Rouge, La.

...2 & 4 Thurs 717 Hodges St.Lake Charles, La.

...1 & 3 Thurs P.O. Box 311Gonzales, La.

...2 & 4 Tues 6708 Southern Ave.Shreveport, La.

...2 & 4 Wed 648 Opelousas Ave.New Orleans, La.

...1 & 3 Tues Hwy. 15 SouthGilbert, La.



406 Isis Lodge F. B. Oramous 814 Central Ave., Gretna D. W. Phillips 10000 Joel Ave., River 1 & 3 Fri Masonic Temple(70053) 367-7565 Ridge (70123) 737-4804 New Orleans, La.

408 William D. White D. P. Ullo, Sr 1508 Stella PI., Marrero E. A. Lamkin 209 Cottonwood Dr., Gretna 1 & 3 Thurs 501 Amelia St.(70072)347-5669 (70053)393-0511 Gretna, La.

409 Greenwood A. L. Mitchell Rt. 2, Box 18, Keithville A. T. Hill Box 31, Greenwood 1 & 3 Tues Greenwood, La.(71047) 925-6673 (71033) 938-5242

410 Harmony P. A. Miller P.O. Box 426, Iota C. Fontenot P.O. Box 588, Eunice 1 & 3 Mon 211 Park Ave.(70543) 779-2615 (70535) 457-2168 Eunice, La.

411 Many W. J. Aytes Box 654, Many B. D. Geoghagan Rt. 2, Box 659, Many 1 & 3 Tues Hwy. 171 North(71449) 256-3863 (71449) 256-5473 Many, La.

412 Daylight M. M. Dupree, Sr 5057 Dreux Ave., N.O A. G. Sison 1729 Schnell Dr., Arabi 1 & 3 Fri Masonic Temple(70126) 288-2571 (70032) 271-5149 New Orleans, La.

413 David R. Graham W. Switzer 4810 Army St., Metairie F. C. Jung, Jr 533 West Marlin Court 1 & 3 Wed 4415 Bienville Ave.(70001) 885-5074 Gretna (70053) 362-7344 New Orleans, La.

414 Istrouma I. C. Lard 2887 Cedarcrest Ave E. E. Dixon 12425 E. Shearton, Baton 1 & 3 Tues Masonic Temple, Dayton &Baton Rouge (70816) 293-2539 Rouge (70815) 275-1885 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge

415 Theodore Roosevelt E. L. Lea 108 Clara Dr., Avondale W. A. Koenig 624 Ninth St., New Orleans 2 & 4 Mon Masonic Temple(70094)776-1864 (70115)891-7680 New Orleans, La.

417 Square & Compass J. E. Wolfe P.O. Box 181, Kenner R. H. Derwostyp 3404 Ridgeway Dr., Metairie 2 & 4 Thurs 600 Daniel St.(70063) 729-7148 (70002) 834-2341 Kenner, La.

418 Queensborough R. E. Walker Rt. 1, Box 49-D, Stonewall H. T. Holyfield 3417 Valleyview Dr., Shreve- 1 & 3 Fri 2815 Missouri Ave.(71078)925-0617 port (71108) 686-3401 Shreveport, La.

419 West Monroe R. A. Yates 1001 Glenwood Apt. 0 4 W. A. Pennington P.O. Box 1017, West Monroe 2 & 4 Tues West Monroe, La.West Monroe (71291) 387-0290 (71291) 322-5886

420 Robert W. Cretney M. D. Wilson Rt. 4, Box 275-K, Monroe V. F. Parish P.O. Box 152, Sterlington 2 & 4 Thurs La. Hwy. 2(71201) 665-2069 (71280) 6654508 Sterlington, La.

421 Lee E. Thomas L. E. Hasemann 8825 S. Claiborne Ave H. H. Igleharte 714 Hesper Ave., Metairie 1 & 3 Tues Masonic TempleN.O. (70118) 861-1279 (70005) 883-9748 New Orleans, La.

422 Triumph G. C. Leggett 108 E. Crest Dr.. Buras S. G. Carlisle 2632 Hudson PI. New Orleans 2 & 4 Thurs Triumph, La.(70041)524-2661 (70114)392-3837

423 T. B. Gilbert P. R. Thaxton Wisner, La. (71378) W. H. Roach Wisner, La 2 & 4 Mon Wisner, La.(71378) 724-7574

424 Sulphur J. J. Flowers 1900 Elizabeth St C. F. Ray 626 W. Verdine St. Sulphur 1 & 3 Mon Cor. of Willow Ave. &Westlake (70669) 433-3123 (70663)527-6990 Cherry St., Sulphur, La.

425 Fairfields J. E. Norsworthy 360 Wylie Dr., Baton F. H. Raiford, Jr 8151 Franwood Dr., Baton 1 & 3 Tues 4255 E. Brookstown Dr.Rouee (70808) 766-5466 Rouge (70806) 926-0497 Baton Rouge, La.



426 Fidelity E. J. Madona, Jr

427 Lafourche E. J. Polkey

428 Andrew Jackson J. C. Cooley, Jr

429 Gueydan H. K. Hair

430 Bayou Chicot E. R. Johnson

431 Calvin G. Bates

432 Broadmoor E. P. Mays

433 Rudolph Krause G. G. Hanes, Jr

434 Krotz Springs E. C. Penn

435 Northeast W. S. Smith

436 Fair Park J. W. Corder

437 John C. Ayers W. G. Turton

438 Sunset J. York

439 Cameron J. Albarado

440 Lebanon W. D. Hay

441 Baker L. G. Bennett

442 Central G. T. Gentry

443 Westlake O. R. McCurley


...1306 Huron Ave.. Metairie(70005) 834-0164

...Rt. 2, Box 232, Cut Off(70345) 798-2688

...2901 Decomine Dr., Chalmette...(70043) 279-4616

...Rt. 1, Box 362, Gueydan(70542) 536-6104

...P.O. Box 546, Pine Prairie(70576) 599-2022

...Calvin, La. (71410)727-8569

...280 PennsylvaniaShreveport, (71105) 865-4024

...508 Dewald Lane, LakeCharles (70601) 477-4393

...P.O. Box 56, Krotz Springs(70750) 566-3508

...6720 Oak Park Dr., BatonRouge (70811) 357-7148

...3304 Lorraine DrShreveport (71107) 222-7414

...1306 Virginia St., Lake

Charles (70601) 478-0730...P.O. Box 412, Blanchard

(71109) 929-3953...P.O. Box 322, Cameron

(70631)775-5619...6104 Southern Ave

Shreveport (71106) 868-8202...2640 Day Dr., Baker

(70714) 775-7260...Rt. 2, Box 376-D, Baton Rouge..

(70714) 261-2700... .2339 Foster Lane, Westlake

(70669) 433-2937

Secretary Address and Tel. No. Meets

F. J. Soule 2025 Margaret Lane, Meraux 1 & 3 Fri(70075) 279-2682

L. P. Olivier P.O. Box 432, Golden Meadow 2 & 4 Tues. .(70357) 475-7603

J. U. Simmons, Jr 7207 Clairbome Ct 1 & 3 Tues. .Arabi, (70032) 271-3045

H. C. Miller, Sr Box 217, Gueydan 2 & 4 Thurs.(70542) 536-6135

W. A. Ortego P.O. Box 76, Pine Prairie 2 & 4 Mon...(70576) 599-2517

B. Carpenter Calvin, La 2 & 4 Fri(71410) 727-8772

D. L. Lackey P.O. Box 5212, Shreveport 2 & 4 Mon...(71105) 868-6224

M. L. Christensen 816 Fifth St., Lake 2 & 4 Mon...Charles (70601) 439-2188

I. R. Courville Rt. 1, Box 236, Krotz 2 & 4 Tues. .Springs (70750) 566-3317

D. O. Broussard 9323 Ventura Dr., Baton 2 & 4 Tues. .Rouge (70815) 926-5438

R. D. Bayliss 140 E. Ratcliff St., 1 & 3 Tues. .Shreveport (71104) 861-03M

C. Langston P.O. Box 1244, Lake 1 & 3 Mon...Charles (70601) 725-3450

F. P. Moss, Jr 2457 Midway St., Shreveport 1 & 3 Mon...(71108)635-2938

T. W. Steed P.O. Drawer X, Cameron 2 & 4 Tues. .(70631) 775-5344

R. K. Walker 656 Woodmont, Shreveport 1 & 3 Tues. .(71108) 686-7591

B. B. Forman Rt. 2, Box 296, Baker 2 & 4 Mon...(70714) 261-5170

G. A. Jenkins Rt. 1, Box 136, Greenwell 2 & 4 Mon...Springs (70739) 261-3258

H. H. Young P.O. Box 547, Westlake 1 & 3 Tues. .(70669) 436-3706

Location

. .Masonic TempleNew Orleans, La.

..Cut Off, La.

..1105LeBeau Ave.Arabi, La.

..Above Old Bank Bldg.on Main St., Gueydan

..Bayou Chicot, La.

..Calvin, La.

..207 Southfield RoadShreveport, La.

..717 Hodges St.Lake Charles, La.

. .Krotz Springs

..4255 E. Brookstown Dr.Baton Rouge, La.

.1870 Jewella Ave.Shreveport, La.

..717 Hodges St.Lake Charles, La.

..Cor. Morningside &Virginia Ave. Shreveport, La.

..Main St.Cameron, La.

..1805Creswell St.Shreveport, La.

..Baker, La.

..Baton Rouge, La.

. .Comer Sampson St. &Martha, Westlake, La.



444 Metairie L. P. Duvigneaud

445 St. Charles R. W. Beck

447 Blanchard R. L. Stuckey

448 Temple L. L. Scoggins

449 Justice W. O. Drewett

450 M. E.. Girard A. W. Davis

451 Iowa L. H. Homsby

452 East Gate J. L. Sullivan

453 Marthaville N. D. McFerrin

454 Hurd Merrill A. S. Hughes

455 A. U. Peterson E. Myres

456 Pearl P. A. Yates

457 Hap Arnold D. A. Carr

458 Independence A. T. Domiano

459 Bayou Lacombe E. J. Penton

460 J. C. Stewart J. C. Williams

461 Varnado C. E. Varnado

462 Moss Bluff G. A. Wilkinson

Address and Tel. No. Secretary Address and Tel. No.

..709 Focis St , Metairie S. M. Hedberg 1011 Lillian St., Met(70O05) 833-5973 (70001) 834^377

..Rt. 1, 311 St. Nicholas R- L. Champion P.O. Box 722, LulingLuling, (70070) 785-0435 (70070) 785-0519

..Rt. 4, Box 151C, Shreveport R. A. McNaughton, Jr. ...P.O. Box 526, Blanchard(71109)929-3357 (71009)929-2589

..2136 E. Algonquin, C. M. Berry 926 Prospect, ShreveportShreveport (71107) 425-1417 (71104) 425-8263

..1213 Sunset St., Lake W. E. Nagem 619 Drew St. LakeCharles (70601) 477-1421

.301 Marie AntoinetteLafayette (70501) 984-7936

.P.O. Box 431, Iowa(70647) 582-3429

.1428 Carter Ave., BatonRouge (70806) 927-2803

.Marthaville, La(71450) 472-8742

.Rt. 2, Box93X, Walker(70785) 686-2978

.Rt. 4, Box 123 A, Covington...(70433) 892-3987

Charles (70601) 433-3838R. M. Delaney P.O. Box 523550 C.S. Lafayette..

(70506) 984-0396R. V. Moses Rt. 1, Box 232, Iowa

(70647) 582-6558H. E. Gould, Sr 222 Ponderosa St., Baton

Rouge (70815) 272-5670G. Townsend Rt. 1, Marthaville

(71450) 472-6387V. M. Broussard Rt. 3, Box 168, Denham

Springs (70726) 665-6997A. Taylor Rt. 1, Box 75-B, Bush

(70431) 892-2022..Rt. 1, Box 141, Pearl River E. J. Yates Rt. 1, Box 129, Pearl River

(70452) 863-5631 (70452) 863-7157..405 Ave. A East L. H. Watkins 239 E. Herndon, Shreveport

Barksdale AFB (71110) 746-7506 (71101) 425-1429..P.O. Box 832, Independence S. Dipaola P.O. Box 248, Natalbany

(70443) 878-4240 (70451) 345-1553..1393 Rummell Dr., Slidell L. C. Leatherbury P.O. Box 283, Lacombe

(70458) 641-0852 (70445) 882-5301..303 OuachitaDr., W. Monroe F. P. Cobb, Jr 900 S. 5th. St. West Monroe

(71291) 323-9268 (71291) 322-5234..Rt. 3, Box 306 A, Bogalusa C. E. Seals 1020 VanBuren St., Bogalusa

(70427) 735-9775 (70427) 735-9560..Rt. 4, Box 216 G E, Lake W. B. Powell Rt. 7, Box 726, Lake Charles

Charles (70601) 855-3080 (70601) 855-4000

Meets Location

..2 & 4 F r i 2122 N. Causeway Blvd.Metairie, La.

..1 & 3 Tues Fonda St.Paradis, La.

..2 & 4 Tues Main St.Blanchard, La.

..2 & 4 Tues 400 Traffic St.Bossier City, La.

..1 & 3 Tues 4118 La. Ave.Lake Charles, La.

..2 & 4 Tues 105 Carl St.Lafayette, La.

..2 & 4 Thurs South WeltyIowa, La.

..1 & 3 Tues B. R. Consistory Bldg.Baton Rouge, La.

..2nd. Tues Marthaville, La.

..1 & 3 Tues Livingston, La.

..2 & 4 Thurs Folsom, La.

..2 & 4 Mon Watts Rd. Hwy. 41Pearl River, La.

..1 & 3 Mon 1805 CrestwellShreveport, La.

..1 & 3 Fri East R.R. Ave.Independence, La.

..1 & 3 Tues Fish Hatcher RoadLacombe, La.

..1 & 3 Tues Cotton St.West Monroe, La.

..2 & 4 Tues 1 mile west ofVarnado, La.

-.2 & 4 Tues Masonic Temple, Koonce Rd.,•A mile off Hwy. 171, L.C.


LodgeNo. Name of Lodge Worshipful Master Address and Tel. No.

463 Bogalusa G. E. Brown 1629 Avenue H., Bogalusa(70427) 732-2484

464 Southern Hills L. L. Wiman 9304 Kildare Park RoadShreveport (71108) 686-6361

465 D. A. Strickland E. M. Foster 4000 Deborah Dr., Monroe(71201)322-3120

466 Albany L. C. Sibley Rt. 3, Box 165R24, Hammond(70401) 567-3805

467 Walker-George W. T. Carpenter 1908 Richard Dr., Monroe(71201) 388-0987

468 Dominique You F. Lopez Rt. 1, Box 801-A, St. Bernard(70085) 684-3387

469 Belle Chasse J. N. Manning 2302 Stafford St., Gretna(70053) 366-9519

470 Universal S. T. Nagem 4250 Kirkman St., Apt. 17Lake Charles (70601) 477-6588

471 Exemplar T. M. Gregory 201 Claymore Dr., Lafayette(70503) 984-6156

472 AbeHinson J. Harrell 6449 Boeuf Trace, Alexandria(71301)445-4254

Secretary Address and Tel. No. Meets

• G. R. Anderson Rt. 2, Box 311, Bogalusa 2 & 4 Fri(70427) 732-4987

• G. D. Barton Rt. 1, Box 56-F, Keithville 2 & 4 Tues. .(71047) 925-6292

. H. E. Milligan 1108 Hilton, Monroe 1 & 3 Wed...(71201) 322^t480

. H. H. Palmer, Sr P.O. Box 217, Albany 2 & 4 Thurs.(70711) 567-3176

• C. Pemberton 202 Nichols Dr., W. Monroe 2 & 4 Thurs.(71291)387-6411

• ••• E. J. Asevado Rt. 1, Box 536, St. Bernard 1 & 3 Fri(70085) 676-3676

• •• G. H. Barrios, Jr Rt. 1, Box 595, Belle Chasse 2 & 4 Tues. .(70037) 656-2364

• •• E. J. George, Sr P.O. Box 5710, Lake Charles 2 & 4 Tues. .(70601) All Alii

• •• J. A. Poche 204 Arlette Dr., Lafayette 2nd. Fri(70503) 984-04% 5th. Tues.

... D. S. Fookes 918 Maureen St., Alexandria 2 & 4 Wed....(71301)487-4130

Location

...344 Jackson St.Bogalusa, La.

...9541 Overlook Dr.Shreveport, La.

..205 University Ave.Monroe, La.

..P.O. Box 466Albany, La.

. .Swartz School RoadSwartz, La.

..Hwy. No. 46Reggio, La.

..First Methodist ChurchAuditorium, Belle Chasse

..4118 Louisiana Ave.Lake Charles, La.

..Masonic TempleLafayette, La.

..410 JohnstonAlexandria, La.

ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF MASTERS AND SECRETARIES OF DISTRICT LODGES 1977

District Worshipful Master Address and Tel. No. Secretary Address and Tel. No.

1st Masonic District W. B. Daniel, Jr P.O. Box 435, Shreveport J. E. Steffek 3131 Country Club Dr., Shreveport(71162)221-7095 (71109)631-3762

2nd Masonic District H. H. Hill P.O. Box 422, Springhill L. L. Kennedy P.O. Box 473, Ringgold(71070) 539-2053 (71068) 894-6182

3rd Masonic District J. H. Jordan 702 West Main, Jonesboro M. Choate, Jr P.O. Box 188, Simsboro(71251) 259-2188 (71275) 247-6350

4th Masonic District J. P. Wyatt 509 Ferndale Dr., West J. E. Doughty Harrisonburg, La.Monroe (71291) 323-2370 (71340)744-5459

5th Masonic District W. Desemar , Rt. 1, Box 285, Montgomery W. L. Maddox Rt. 2, Box 268, Pollock(71454) 646-3185 (71467) 765-3336

6th Masonic District C. L. Davis Rt. 2, Box 25, Coushatta T. Elkins P.O. Box 248, Robeline(71019) 932-5949 (71469) 472-8200

7th Masonic District I. Arrant Route 1, Maugham J. F. Hixon, Jr P.O. Box 89, Rayville,(71259) 248-3192 (71269) 728-4052

8th Masonic District D. Volk Route 1, Florien F. S. Stanly P.O. Box 1423, Leesville(71429) 586-7908 (71446) 239-2740

9th Masonic District V. Walker. Rt. 1, Box 73, Glenmora C. J. Newberg 214 W. Bontempt St., Marksville(71433)748-4770 (71351)253-7631

10th Masonic District .R. O. Shelton P.O. Box 5251, Lake Charles E J o e o r g e P.O. Box 5710, Lake Charles(70606) (70606) 477-4778

11th Masonic District L. T. Russo, Sr 421 West Hamilton St M. L. Nicholson : 837 W. Grolee St., OpelousasMartinville (70582) 394-3448 (70570) 942-2568

12th Masonic District :.M. R. Moses Erwinville, La ,...J. M. Holloway Rt. 1, Box 308, Maringouin(70729) 627-5523 (70757) 625-2833

13th Masonic District H. G. Ballard ...: Rt. 4, Box 198 A, Baton Rouge : J. Wesley Chambers 1481 Pollard Pkwy, Baton Rouge(70805)261-1155 (70808)766-9898

14th Masonic District E. H. Thomas P.O. Drawer J, Franklinton H. Pierce 308 9th Ave., Franklinton(70438)839-3191 (70438)839-2119

15th Masonic District :.H. K. Greer Rt. 1, Box 337-D, Port Sulphur J. rj. Simmons, Jr 7207 Claiborne Ct., Arabi(70083)564-3584 (70032)271-3045

16th Masonic District ..W. Fink 707 Ridgelake Dr., Metairie O. N. Bosch 3125 41st St., Metairie(70001) 833-5176 (70001) 833-9874

17th Masonic District R. R. Hogan, Sr ..4804 Camp St., N.O O. P. Hawkins 2541 Burgundy St., N.O.(70015)899-9009 (70117)945-5478

18th Masonic District F. Miller 2704 Whitney PI. Apt. 817 P. J. Walker, Jr 2027 Gallo Dr., ChalmettcMetairie (70002) 834-2314 (70043) 279-9477

19th Masonic District C. Ball Route 5, Franklinton J. P. Morris, Jr 300 Avenue H., Kenwood(70438) (70444)

A-44 COMMITTEES OF GRAND LODGE

THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA,F. & A.M.

STANDING COMMITTEES AND BOARDS

MASONIC LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE

M.\W.\ Woodrow A. Downs, P.G.M. (53), Chairman(Telephone No. (318) 368-3934)103 Lakeview, Farmerville, La. 71241

M.\W.\ Grover L. Covington, P.G.M. (184)Postal Drawer 1969, Hammond, La. 70401

W.\ Nat Collins, Jr., P.M. (427)P.O. Box 426, Golden Meadow, La. 70357

W.\ Otto B. Duckworth, P.M. (314)214 N. Vassar, Vivian, La. 71082

W.\ James A. Smith, P.M. (165)P.O. Box 1706, Lake Charles, La. 70601

M.\W.\ Alex L. Stephens, P.G.M. (282)P.O. Box A.D., Oakdale, La. 71463

W.\ James M. Walley, Sr., P.M. (421)745 Fairfield Ave., Gretna, La. 70053

BUDGET AND CONTROL

W.\ Eugene Barham, P.M. (161) (4 years), Chairman(Telephone No. (318) 244-6885)P.O. Box 157, Oak Ridge, La. 71264

W.\ Thomas T. Elkins, P.M. (344) (3 years)P.O. Box 248, Robeline, La. 71469

W.\ Henry M. Messinger, P.M. (54) (1 year)P.O. Drawer No. 1179, Bastrop, La. 71220

Jesse M. Knowles (165) (5 years)636 W. LaGrange St., Lake Charles, La. 70601

W.\ J. Shubel Robbins, P.M. (249) (2 years)Box 1229, Jennings, La. 70546

APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES

M.\W.\ L. V. Noles, P.G.M. (122), Chairman(Telephone No. (318) 894-4115)Box 26, Ringgold, La. 71068

M.\W.\ Howard M. Sigler, P.G.M. (182), Vice-Chairman(Telephone No. (318) 634-7454)Grant, La. 70644

W.\ Mode Choate, P.M. (235)P.O. Box 188, Simsboro, La. 71275

COMMITTEES OF GRAND LODGE A-45

M.\W.\ Elmer I. Gibson, P.G.M., (110)Box 226, Harrisonburg, La. 71340

W/.Walter Lanier, P.M. (307)P.O. Box 648, Thibodaux, La. 70301

W.\ Ross de Lee, P.M. (384)2612 Northside Drive, Bossier City, La. 71010

M.\W.\ D. Allen Long, P.G.M. (19)1105 South Union Street, Opelousas, La. 70570

STATE OF THE ORDER

W.\ D. Vernon Dupree, P.M. (399), Chairman(Telephone No. (504) 344-2719)4239 Sweetbriar St., Baton Rouge, La. 70808

James A. Leithead (165)P.O. Box 1299, Lake Charles, La. 70601

W.\ Jde A. Marsalis, P.M. (136)Rt. 1, Box 1-A, Athens, La. 71003

WORK AND RETURNS OF LODGES

W.\ Henry L. Dreyfus, P.M. (428), Chairman(Telephone No. (504) 367-1981)2832 Ramsey St., New Orleans, La. 70114

W.\ Manuel Alfonso, P.M. (468)P.O. Box 21, St. Bernard, La. 70085

W.\ Joseph Asavedo, P.M. (468)P.O. Box 6, St. Bernard, La. 70085

W.\ Gerald H. Barrios, P.M. (469)Rt. 1, Box 595, Belle Chasse, La. 70037

W.\ Irl A. Ferguson, P.M. (59)1510 Carondelet St., New Orleans, La. 70130

PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON WORK

W.\ Emile J. George, P.M. (449) (3 years), Chairman(Telephone No. (318) 477-4778)5404 Leger Road, Lake Charles, La. 70606

W.\ Sidney S. Bowman, P.M. (59) (5 years)2111 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La. 70140

W.\ Melvin M. Regan, P.M. (448) (1 year)3456 Villa Ave., Shreveport, La. 71107

W.\ Ralph Shelton, P.M. (250) (2 years)Route 1, Box 4-B, Mansfield, La. 71052

W.\ Jidwin L. Waldron, P.M. (235) (4 years)Route 1, Box 204, Simsboro, La. 71275


FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE

W.\ Arthur Salguero, Jr., P.M. (5), Chairman(Telephone No. (504) 242-8163)6136 South Laverne St., New Orleans, La. 70126

W.\ Clarence F. Bolgiano, P.M. (147)804 South 10th. Street, Leesville, La. 71446

W.\ Harry E. Moseley, P.M. (106)2506 Cypress Springs Ave., Ruston La. 71270

W.\ Manuel Victor Rivera, P.M. (5)924 Antonine St., New Orleans, La. 70115

W.\ Leonard C. Sharbono, P.M. (133)Lecompte, La. 71346

W.\ Lonnie Sibley, P.M. (231)Rt. 1, Box 194, Pine Grove, La. 70453

W.\ Charles Tilley, P.M. (363)Rt. 2, Quitman, La. 71268

HISTORY COMMITTEE

W.\ Glen Lee Greene, P.M. (161), Chairman(Telephone No. (318) 244-6620)Oak Ridge, La. 71264

W.\ B. F. Barren, P.M. (284)P.O. Box 62, Oak Grove, La. 71263

W.\ Clayton J. Borne, III, P.M. (P.U.I)3929 Berot, Metairie, La. 70002

W.\ J. C. English, P.M. (277)Rt. 4, Box 120, Homer, La. 71040

W.\ J. B. Fulton, P.M. (164)P.O. Box 765, Columbia, L.a 71418

W.'. Daniel W. Slaton, P.M. (205)P.O. Box 2371, Morgan City, La. 70380

D. A. Strickland, Jr., (465)1021 Roberts St., New Orleans, La. 70115

W.\ William E. Stringer, P.M. (265)Box 25, Chatham, La. 71226

MILEAGE AND PER DIEM

W.\ W. Warren Allen, P.M. (151) Chairman(Telephone No. (318) 628-3350)Box 867, Winnfield, La. 71483

W.\ W. Warren Allen, Jr., P.M. (151)P.O. Box 108, Winnfield, La. 71483

W.\ Calvin B. Folds, P.M. (420)P.O. Box 1773, Monroe, La. 71201

W.\ B. B. Rhodes, P.M. (448)1146 Carolina, Shreveport, La. 71104


NECROLOGY COMMITTEE

Wayne W. Gray (24), Chairman(Telephone No. (318) 323-3790)P.O. Box 4904, Monroe, La. 71201

W.\ Claude J. Bonnecarrere, P.M. (399)2018 Carter Ave., Baton Rouge, La. 70806

W.\ H. F. Carlisle, P.M. (146)P.O. Box 610, Coushatta, La. 71109

M.\W.\ N. H. McClamroch, Jr., P.G.M. (448)625 Ashbourne, Shreveport, La. 71106

CREDENTIALS

Dist. 4-- W.\ Edward H. Tillinan, P.M.(419), Chairman(Telephone No. (318) 323-4715)320 Mitchell Lane, West Monroe, La. 71291

Dist. I - W . \ Virgil Roby Aubrey, P.M. (362), Vice-Chairman2910 Southern Ave., Shreveport, La. 71104

Dist. 2 - W.\ Larry Lane Kennedy, P.M. (122)P.O. Box 473, Ringgold, La. 71068

Dist. 3 - W.\ Jacob Carl Akin, P.M. (239)118 Holly St., Bernice, La. 71222

Dist. 4 - W.\ J. Eldon Doughty, P.M. (110)Harrisonburg, La. 71340

Dist. 5 - W.\ Luther O. Whitehead, P.M. (261)Rt. 1, Dry Prong, La. 71423

Dist. 6 - W.\ Ivy T. Fair, P.M. (196)Ashland, La. 71002

Dist. 7 - W.\ Charles G. Gladney, P.M. (54)P.O. Box 1136, Bastrop, La. 71220

Dist. 8 - W.\ Edwin L. Palmer, P.M. (411)Box 62, Many, La. 71449

Dist. 9 - W.\ Billy Ray James, P.M. (84)1603 Shannon Road, Alexandria, La. 71301

Dist. 10- W.\ William F. McMillian, P.M. (329)Rt. 1, Box 157, Merryville, La. 70653

Dist. 1 1 - W.\ Ancil M. Ferguson, P.M. (243)842 E. Hutchinson Ave., Crowley, La. 70526

Dist. 12-W.\ E. D. Slocum, P.M. (292)Lottie, La. 70756

Dist. 13- W.\ Howard H. Hudson, P.M. (425)4321 Monticello Blvd., Baton Rouge, La. 70815

Dist. 14--W.\ Allen G. Tidwell, P.M. (311)162 S. Park Dr., Slidell, La. 70458


Dist. 15 - w - " - James U. Simmons, Jr., P.M. (428)7207 Claiborne Ct., Arabi, La. 70032

Dist. 16- W.\ Olgden N. Bosch, P.M. (368)3214 41st. St., Metairie, La. 70001

Dist. 17-W.\ Frederick J. Soule, P.M. (426)2025 Margaret Lane, Meraux, La. 70075

Dist. 18- W.\ Richard J. Rowbatham, P.M. (70)2324 Laurel St., New Orleans, La. 70113

Dist. 19-W.\ Henry J. Ward, P.M. (160)Box 957, Hammond, La. 70401

Dist. 3 - W.\ Herbert Manning, P.M. (283)P.O. Box 347, Marion, La. 71260

Dist. 4 - W.-. Roy McDuffie, P.M. (370)Box 207, Crowville, La. 71230

Dist. 8 - W.\ Shelby Oakes, P.M. (290)P.O. Box 1312, DeRidder, La. 70634

MASONIC EDUCATION

W.\ Thomas A. Wilson, P.M. (380) (1 year), Chairman(Telephone No. (318) 221-8306)3030 Meriweather Road, Shreveport, La. 71108

W.\ William E. Holloway, P.M. (437) (3 years)1600 East School Street, Lake Charles, La. 70605

W.\ Fred L. McCombs, P.M. (387) (5 years)711 Polk Street, New Orleans, La. 70124

W.\ Frank P. Moss, Jr., P.M. (438) (2 years)2457 Midway Street, Shreveport, La. 71108

W.\ Bobby G. Russell, P.M. (53) (4 years)506 Smith Street, Farmerville, La. 71241

BOARD OF CHARITIES AND BENEVOLENCES

Elected Members

W.\ R. D. Bayliss, P.M. (436) (2 years)

140 E. Ratcliff, Shreveport, La. 71104W.\ Thomas J. Pitman, Jr., P.M. (84) (5 years)

6012 Mil Mar Blvd., Alexandria, La. 71301W.\ Theron H. Taylor, P.M. (452) (1 year)

9864 Olympia Drive, Baton Rouge, La. 70814W.\ Alon L. Wall, P.M. (184) (3 years)

P.O. Box 532, Amite, La. 70422W.\ John A. Whitney, P.M. (425) (4 years)

453 Little John Drive, Baton Rouge, La. 70815


Ex-Officio Members

M.-.W.*. E. R. Minchew, G.M. (106), Chairman2004 Roosevelt Drive, Ruston, La. 71270

R.\W.\ Arthur M. Retif, D.G.M. (468), Vice-ChairmanP.O. Box 385, Arabi, La. 70032

R.\W.\ John B. Trask, Sr., G.T. (386), Treasurer3500 Bruxelles Street, New Orleans, La. 70122

R.-.W.*. Delwin P. Laguens, G.S. (190), Secretary1300 Masonic Temple Bldg., New Orleans, La. 70130

M.\W.\ Howard M. Sigler, P.G.M. (182), Chairman ofBoard of Trustees Masonic Home for ChildrenGrant, La. 70644

MASONIC SERVICE COMMITTEE

W.\ Orval P. Hawkins, P.M. (375), Chairman(Telephone No. (504) 525-89352541 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, La. 70117

W.\ Edward J. Asevedo, Jr., P.M. (468)Rt. 1, Box 536, St. Bernard, La. 70085

W.\ Carl J. Graf, P.M. (59)538 Homestead Ave., Metairie, La. 70005

W.\ Hiram K. Greer, P.M. (422)Rt. 1, Box 337-B, Port Sulphur, La. 70083

W.\ August H. Lentz, P.M. (72)P.O. Box 555, Mandeville, La. 70448

Ex-Officio Members

M.-.W.'. E. R. Minchew, G.M. (106)2004 Roosevelt Drive, Ruston, La. 71270

R.-.W.*. John B. Trask, Sr., G.T. (386)3500 Bruxelles Street, New Orleans, La. 70122

R.\W.\ Delwin P. Laguens, G.S. (190), Secretary1300 Masonic Bldg., New Orleans, La. 70130

COMMITTEE TO SUPERVISE PUBLICATION OFLOUISIANA FREEMASON BULLETIN

W.\ Herman Lindy, P.M., (191), Chairman(Telephone No. (504) 891-6373)2835 Octavia St., New Orleans, La. 70115

W.\ Ralph Cranston, P.M. (110)Sicily Island, La. 71368


Robert E. House (165)417 Weber Bldg., Lake Charles, La. 70605

M.\W.\ T. Scott Strickland, P.G.M. (460)1807 N. Seventh St., West Monroe, La. 71291

W.\ Herbert B. Waller, P.M. (53)207 Bayou, Farmerville, La. 71241

COMMITTEE ON HANDBOOK OF MASONIC LAW

M.\W.\ Woodrow A. Downs, P.G.M., (53) (5 years), Chairman(Telephone No. (318) 368-3934)103 Lakeview Dr., Farmerville, La. 71241

R.\W.\ Archie Evans, G.L. (271) (3 years)106 North Texas Street, DeRidder, La. 70634

W.\ Charles O. Long, P.M. (432) (2 years)4460 Clingmain Drive, Shreveport, La. 71105

W.\ Roscoe F. Porter, P.M. (364) (1 year)108 Short Street, Vinton, La. 70668

R.-.W/. Junius B. Sharp, G.L. (209) (4 years)311 W. Pearl Street, Rayville, La. 71269

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFTHE GRAND LODGE HALL

Elected MembersW.\ W. Warren Allen, Sr., P.M. (151) (3 years)

Box 867, Winnfield, La. 71483W.\ John F. Arnold, P.M. (24) (6 years)

135 Selman Drive, Monroe, La. 71201W.\ Sidney Bowman, P.M. (59) (2 years)

Wohl Apts. 423-424,2111 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La. 70140W.\ Latnie L. Brewton, P.M. (151) (1 year)

1512 Maple Street, Winnfield, La. 71483W.\ Voris King, P.M. (433) (3 years)

P.O. Box 28, Lake Charles, La. 70601W.\ Walter I. Lanier, P.M. (307) (6 years)

P.O. Box 648, Thibodaux, La. 70301M.'.W.-. D. Allen Long, P.G.M. (19) (5 years)

1105 South Union St., Opelousas 70570M.-.W.'. Fred H. Raiford, Jr., P.G.M. (425) (2 years)

8151 Franwood Drive, Baton Rouge, La. 70806W.\ Ben F. Reeves, P.M. (362) (1 year)

P.O. Box 64, Shreveport, La. 71161M.-.W.'. T. Scott Strickland, P.G.M. (460) (6 years)

1807 N. Seventh St., West Monroe, La. 71291W/. Theron H. Taylor, P.M. (452) (6 years)

9864 Olyinpia St., Baton Rouge, La. 70814


W.\ James M. Walley, P.M. (421) (5 years)745 Fairfield Avenue, Gretna, La. 70053

Ex-Officio MembersM.\W.\ E. R. Minchew, G.M. (106) Chairman

2004 Roosevelt Drive, Ruston, La. 71270R.\W.\ Arthur M. Retif, D.G.M. (468)

P.O. Box 385, Arabi, La. 70032R.-.W.*. D. Walter Jessen, G.S.W. (449)

440 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, La. 70601R.\W.\ Robert L. Kleinpeter, G.J.W. (425)

P.O. Box 66443, Baton Rouge, La. 70896R.\W.\ John B. Trask, G.T. (386)

3500 Bruxelles Street, New Orleans, La. 70122R.\W.\ Delwin P. Laguens, G.S. (190)

1300 Masonic Temple Bldg. New Orleans 70130Emeritus Life Member

M.\W.\ Otto E. Passman, P.G.M. (383)P.O. Box 6000, Monroe, La. 71201

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MASONIC HOME FOR CHILDREN ANDMASONIC HOME EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.

M.\W.\ Howard M. Sigler, P.G.M. (182) (2 years), ChairmanGrant, La. 70644

M.\W.\ Woodrow A. Downs, P.G.M. (3 years), Vice-Chairman103 Lakeview, Farmerville, La. 71241

M.\W.\ Alex L. Stephens, P.G.M. (282) (5 years), Secty-TreasurerP.O. Box A. D., Oakdale, La. 71463

M.\W.\ Grover L. Covington, P.G.M. (184) (4 years)Postal Drawer 1969, Hammond, La. 70401

M.\W.\ Robert H. Crosby, Jr., P.G.M. (271) (7 years)P.O. Box 32, DeRidder, La. 70634

M.\W.\ Elmer I. Gibson, P.G.M. (110) (6 years)

P.O. Box 226, Harrisonburg, La. 71340M.\W.\ T. Scott Strickland, P.G.M. (460) (1 year)

1807 N. Seventh St., West Monroe, La. 71291

Ex-Officio MembersM.\W.\ E. R. Minchew, G.M. (106)

2004 Roosevelt Blvd., Ruston, La. 71270R.\W.\ Arthur M. Retif, D.G.M. (468)

P.O. Box 385, Arabi, La. 7003?R.\W.\ D. Walter Jessen, G.S.W. (449)

440 Kirby St., Lake Charles, La. 70601RAW.'. Robert L. Kleinpeter, G.J.W. (425)

P.O. Box 66443, Baton Rouge, La. 70896


SPECIAL COMMITTEES

LIBRARY COMMITTEEJack Crouch, (375) Chairman (Tele. (504) 362-6962)

469 Lynnmeade Road, Gretna, La. 70053W.\ Thomas V. Baxter, III, P.M. (404)

5225 Randolph Street, Marrero, La. 70072R.\W.\ S. Archie Evans, G.L. (271)

106 North Texas Street, DeRidder, La. 70634W.\ Adam Gaczik, P.M. (76)

923 Reynes St., New Orleans, La. 70117W.\ N. G. Hyde, P.M. (245)

505 Talley, Haynesville, La. 71038W.\ Virgil Mitchell, P.M. (164)

Box 315, Columbia, La. 71418W.\ Magee J. Moss, P.M. (192)

1918 Michael St., Abbeville, La. 70510R.\W.\ Junius B. Sharp, G.L. (209)

311 Pearl Street, Rayville, La. 71269W.\ W. W. Terral, P.M. (221)

6231 Boeuf Trace, Alexandria, La. 71301PRESS AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

W.\ Frank J. Vicari, P.M. (58) Chairman(Telephone.(504) 525-3980)717 Camp Street, New Orleans, La. 70130

W.\ Darrell L. *Aldridge, P.M. (419)P.O. Box 2622, Monroe, La. 71201

W.\ Malcolm A. Ballard, P.M. (442)4665 Evangeline Street, Baton Rouge, La. 70805

Robert E. House (165)814 W. LaGrange, Lake Charles, La. 70605

W.\ J. W. Kennedy, Jr., P.M. (151)205 East Main, Winnfield, La. 71483

David W. Reighney, (460)107 Mallard, West Monroe, La. 71291

Earl H. Smith, (102)3849 Ridgelake Drive, Apt. A, Metairie, La. 70002

W.\ F. Carlton White, P.M. (53)510 Gulley, Farmerville, La. 71241

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON BURIAL PLACES OF PGMSEarl H. Smith (102) Chairman (Telephone (504) 322-3789)

3849 Ridgelake Drive, Apt. A, Metairie, La. 70002W.\ Floyd J. Callais, P.M. (427)

2219 North 2nd. Street, Golden Meadow, La. 70357


M.\W.\ Robert F. Kennon, P.G.M. (51)356 Somerulos Street, Baton Rouge, La. 70802

Joseph J. Pisciotta (300)6737 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, La. 70124

W.\ Walter Reynolds, P.M. (84)97 Bertie Street, Alexandria, La. 71301

W.\ Richard L. Scott, P.M. (436)641 College Street, Shreveport, La. 71104

COMMITTEE ON LODGE BUILDINGS

Rufus Frank Darden (399) Chairman (Telephone (504) 921-8852)5107 Adams Ave., Baton Rouge, La. 70806

W.\ Carl C. Head, P.M. (229)Route 2, Box 268, West Monroe, La. 71291

W.\ Benjamin H. Hines, P.M. (87)27 Tech Road, Morgan City, La. 70380

W.\ Frank T. Norman, P.M. (51)P.O. Box 45, Minden, La. 71055

W.\ Merritt S. Pilcher, IV, P.M. (398)2338 Hill Street, Alexandria, La. 71301

W.\ Rex Woodard, P.M. (241)Route 3, Box 684, Ringgold, La. 71068

SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO REVISE OFFICERS HANDBOOK

R.\W.\ Junius B. Sharp, G.L. (209) Chairman(Telephone (318) 728-3355)311 W. Pearl Street, Rayville, La. 71269

W.\ Cecil F. Easley, P.M. (293)P.O. Box 218, Goldonna, La. 71031

M.\W.\ L. V. Noles, P.G.M. (122)P.O. Box 26, Ringgold, La. 71068

DATA PROCESSING COMMITTEE

W.\ Frederick C. Jung, Jr., P.M. Chairman (413)(Telephone (504) 362-7344)533 W. Marlin Court. Gretna, La. 70053

Elliott W. Bauman (EP) (1)328 40th. Street, New Orleans, La. 70124

W.\ Edward A. Lamkin, P.M. (408)209 Cottonwood Drive, Gretna, La. 70053

W.\ George W. Luft, Jr., P.M. (394)5801 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, La. 70115

W.\ Frank D. McCabe, P.M. (76)221 Moss Lane, River Ridge, La. 70123


MEMORIALS COMMITTEE FOR MASONIC HOMEEDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

W.\ Milton Schiltz, P.M. (282) Chairman(Telephone (318) 335-3232)P.O. Box 173, Oakdale, La. 71463

W.\ Clarence Callais, P.M. (427)207 W. 111th., Cut Off, La. 70345

All District Deputy Grand Masters

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MASONICEDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.

From the Grand Lodge of the State of LouisianaM.\W.\ Fred H. Raiford, Jr., P.G.M. (425) (2'years), President

8151 Franwood Dr., Baton Rouge, La. 70806M.\W.\ L. V. Noles, P.G.M. (122) (3 years), Vice-President

Box 26, Ringgold, La. 71068W.\ Matthew R. Sutherland, P.M. (153) (1 year)

2743 Gallinghouse, New Orleans, La. 70114

From Board of Directors of the Grand Lodge HallR/.W.\ Delwin P. Laguens, G.S. (190) (1 year), Secretary

1300 Masonic Temple Building, New Orleans, La. 70130M.\W.\ D. Allen Long, P.G.M. (19) (3 years)

1105 S. Union, Opelousas, La. 70570R.\W.\ John B. Trask, Sr., G.T. (386) (3 years)

3500 Bruxelles St., New Orleans,.La. 70122

From The Board of Trustees, Masonic Home For ChildrenM.\W.\ Robert H. Crosby, Jr., P.G.M. (271) (2 years)

P.O. Box 32, DeRidder, La. 70634M/.WA Howard M. Sigler, P.G.M. (182) (1 year)

Grant, La. 70644M.\W.\ Alex L. Stephens, P.G.M. (282) (3 years)

P.O. Box A.D., Oakdale, La. 71463

RECEPTION COMMITTEEM.\W.\ Louis A. Legett, P.G.M. (413), Chairman

(Telephone (504) 282-9962)20 Snipe Street, New Orleans, La. 70124

W.\ F. P. Cobb, Jr., P.M. (460), Vice-Chairman900 South 5th. Street, West Monroe, La. 71291

W.\ Luther L. Hamilton P.M. (420)211 Rogers Street, Sterlington, La. 71280


W.\ Ronald D. Lewis, P.M. (229)200 Carter Dr., West Monroe, La. 71291

MAW/. D. Allen Long, P.G.M. (19)1105 South Union Street, Opelousas, La. 70570

W.\ Jerry O. Walker, P.M. (460)502 Chickasaw Drive, West Monroe, La. 71291

W.\ Larry E. Walters P.M. (383)Ridgedale Apts., Apt. 40, Ridgedale Rd.,West Monroe, La. 71291

W.\ Herman B. Wilson, P.M. (383)P.O. Box 1653, Monroe, La. 71201

HOUSING COMMITTEEW.\ Clyde B. Fulton, P.M. (419), Chairman

(T elephone (318) 322-6544)135 Splane Drive, West Monroe, La. 71291

W.\ Frank L. Allen, P.M. (419)4203 Cypress, West Monroe, La. 71291

Robert Brantley, (309)Box 254, St. Joseph, La. 71366

Carl T. Fatheree, (419)104 Olice Drive, West Monroe, La. 71291

W.\ Russell A. Normand, P.M. (465)112 Garden Lane, Monroe, La. 71203

W.\ Albert A. Rogers, P.M. (229)Rt. 1, Box 81, Eros, La. 71238

W.\ H. P. Sonnier, P.M. (295)Rt. 2, Box 199, Eros, La. 71238

W.\ Albert G. Walpole, P.M. (24)602 Orleans Street, Monroe, La. 71203

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEEW.\ George von Diezelski, P.M. (24), Chairman

(Telephone (318) 373-1912)103 Selmon Drive, Monroe, La. 71203

Robert C. Blackstock (295)901 Orange Street, Monroe, La. 71201

W.\ William T. Carpenter, P.M. (467)1908 Richard Drive, Monroe, La. 71201

W.\ Jerry L. Finley, P.M. ( I l l )P.O. Box 115, Calhoun, La. 71225

W.\ Paul J. Neal, P.M. (465)2206 Island Drive, Monroe, La. 71203

Eddie M. Primm (419)405 Audubon Street, West Monroe, La. 71291

W/. Ronald A. Yates, W.M. (419)1001 Glenwood, Apt. 0-4, West Monroe, La. 71291


COMMITTEE ON DISTRIBUTION AND ANALYSISOF GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS

M.\W.\ Grover L. Covington, P.G.M. (184), Chairman(Telephone (504) 542-0155)Postal Drawer 1969, Hammond, La. 70401

W.\ Delbert D. Harvey, P.M. (352)Rt. 1, Box 209, Shongaloo, La. 71072

R.\W.\ Del win P. Laguens, G.S. (190)1300 Masonic Temple, New Orleans, La. 70130

M.\W.\ Howard M. Sigler, P.G.M. (182)Grant, La. 70644GEORGE WASHINGTON STATUE COMMITTEE

W.\ Cyril B. Burck, P.M. (406), Chairman(Telephone (504) 833-4200)420 Codifer Blvd., Metairie, La. 70005

W.\ George Ralph Howe, P.M. (445)Rt. 1, 321 River Oaks Drive, Luling, La. 70070

W.\ Norman A. Maestri, P.M. (394)9420 Francine Drive, River Ridge, La. 70123

John J. Zollinger, Jr., (102)P.O. Box 52469, New Orleans, La. 70152

MASONIC HOME ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITTEE(Grand Master's Project)

W. J. Howard (380), Chairman(Telephone (318) 868-7419)834 Captain Shreve, Shreveport, La. 71105

W.\ Clarence R. St. Amant, P.M. (414), Vice-Chairman4544 Palm Street, Baton Rouge, La. 70808

W.\ E. L. Archer, P.M. (432)9729 Smitherman Drive, Shreveport, La. 71105

W.\ John F. Arnold, P.M. (24)135 Selman Drive, Monroe, La. 71201

Joseph Houston Barbour, (165)1415 Alvin St., Lake Charles, La. 70601

Latnie L. Brewton, III, (151)P.O. Box 191, Winnfield, La. 71483

Sidney E. Coxe, (47)11450 Glenhaven St., Baton Rouge, La. 70815

W.\ Lewis Faciane, P.M. (192)Highway 167, Route 4, Box 478-A, Abbeville, La. 70510

W.\ Milton T. Frazier, P.M. (400)P.O. Box 1461, Lake Charles, La. 70601

W.\ Guy B. Gannaway, P.M., (383)107 Chestnut St., Monroe, La. 71201

W.\ Cleve G. Heyl, Jr., P.M. (146)P.O. Box 449, Coushatta, La. 71019


W.\ Myles T. Holly, P.M. (122)P.O. Box 222, Sibley, La. 71073

W.\ John H. Jordan, P.M. (280)P.O. Box 683, Jonesboro, La. 71251

W.\ Charles L. Kelly, P.M. (448)1412 Hill Street, Bossier City, La. 71111

W.\ E. C. Kuttner, P.M. (437)606 Alamo, Lake Charles, La. 70601

W.\ Leonard S. Levy, P.M. (398)4603 Lanny Street, Alexandria, La. 71301

W.\ G. K. Maxwell, P.M. (209)Box 514, Rayville, La. 71269

W.\ John Murphy, P.M. (395)4624 Folse Drive, Metairie, La. 70002

W.\ Fred L. McCombs, P.M. (387)711 Polk Street, New Orleans, La. 70124

W.\ E. Waller Nelson, P.M. (304)Gibsland, La. 71028

W.\ M. L. Nicholson, P.M. (19)837 W. Grolee St., Opelousas, La. 70570

W.\ Q. Floyd Perritt, P.M. (126)Box 682, Jena, La. 71342

W.\ J. A. Poche, P.M. (471)204 Arlette, Lafayette, La. 70503

Henry Howard Phillips, (408)636 First St., Harvey, La. 70058

W.\ Roscoe Porter, P.M. (364)108 Short St., Vinton, La. 70668

W.\ Malvin Sistrunk (53)Box 298, Farmerville, La. 71241

W.\ Joseph W. Strahan, P.M. (160)P.O. Box 534, Hammond, La. 70404

I. C. Turnley, Jr., S.W. (312)Drawer V, Jena, La. 71342

W.\ Howard C. Wailes, P.M. (54)Rt. 1, Airport Dr., Bastrop, La. 71220

W.\ E. H. White, P.M. (222)P.O. Box 362, Lake Providence, La. 71254

All Past Grand MastersAll Elected and Appointed Grand Lodge OfficersThe Master of Each Lodge and/or a Mason Appointed by the Master

All Members of Elected and Appointed Boards and CommitteesAll District Deputy Grand MastersAll District Chairmen of Masonic EducationAll District Grand Lecturers


GRAND ATTORNEY

R/.W.\ Robert L. Kleinpeter, G.J.W. (425)P.O. Box 66443, Baton Rouge, La. 70896

HONORARY GRAND ATTORNEYSM.\W.\ Grover L. Covington, P.G.M. (184)

Postal Drawer 1969, Hammond, La. 70401Hon. Joe Sanders (399)

Supreme Court Building, 301 Loyola Ave.New Orleans, La. 70112

ASSOCIATE GRAND ATTORNEYS

W.\ Jerry Finley, P.M. ( I l l )P.O. Box 115, Calhoun, La. 71225

W.\ Alvin B. King, P.M. (433)727 Kirby Lane, Lake Charles, La. 70601

A. G. Seale (372)P.O. Box 15766, Broadview Station, Baton Rouge, La. 70815

W.\ James A. Smith, P.M. (165)P.O. Box 1706, Lake Charles, La. 70601

W.\ James M. Walley, Sr., P.M. (421)745 Fairfield ave., Gretna, La. 70053

Patrick H. Wright, Jr., (24)2107 Edgewood Drive, Monroe, La. 71201

GRAND MASTER'S HOMECOMING COMMITTEE(May 22, 1977)

W.\ Thomas J. Pittman, Jr., P.M. (84), Chairman(Telephone (318) 443-4285)6012 Mil Mar Blvd., Alexandria, La. 71301

W.\ Warren Allen, P.M. (151)P.O. Box 867, Winnfield, La. 71483

W.\ W. Warren Allen, Jr., P.M. (151), Vice-ChairmanP.O. Box 108, Winnfield, La. 71483

W.\ Freddie Altman, P.M. (136)Rt. 1, Box 56-A, Athens, La. 71003

W.\ T. V. Berry, P.M. (277)Rt. 3, Dubach, La. 71235

W.\ Latnie L. Brewton, P.M. (151)1512 Maple St., Winnfield, La. 71483

W.\ Hayward H. Burney, P.M. (196)Box 2, Chestnut, La. 71017

W.\ Marlston (Mel) J. Cook, P.M. (465)2814 Pargoud Blvd., Monroe, La. 71203

W.\ Claude Edmiston, P.M. (339)Rt. 1, Box 87-H, Ruston, La. 71270


W.\ Beryl C. Franklin, P.M. (295)402 Beasley Street, Monroe, La. 71203

W.\ Ray E. Hebert, P.M. (164)204 River Oaks Dr., West Monroe, La. 71291

W.\ M. L. Joseph, P.M. (19)P.O. Box 1103, Opelousas, La. 70570

W.\ Robert Joyner, P.M. (460)P.O. Box 5525, Alexandria, La. 71301

Nolen M. Kingrey (238)Rt. 1, Ragley, La. 70657

W.\ V. A. Laughlin, P.M. (301)Rt. 1, Box 250, St. Martinville, La. 70582

W.\ A. S. Lauret, P.M. (151)412 Bernsteen Street, Winnfield, La. 71483

W.\ J. E. Loftin, P.M. (241)Rt. 2, Box 173, Coushatta, La. 71019

W.\ P. O. McLaughlin, P.M. (438)2630 Bibbs Street, Shreveport, La. 71109

M.\W.\ Thomas B. Mclntosh, Jr., P.G.M. (E.P.I)7543 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, La. 70124

W.\ J. Wayne Medley, P.M. (465)1802 Emerson Street, Monroe, La. 71201

W.\ J. T. Morgan, P.M. (165)Box 122, Lake Charles, La. 70601

W.\ Melvin Munch, P.M. (415)608 N. Holland, New Orleans, La. 70001

M.\W.\ Fred H. Raiford, Jr., P.G.M. (425)8151 Franwood Drive, Baton Rouge, La. 70806

W.\ William P. Ray, P.M. (449)3101 Louisiana Ave., Lake Charles, La. 70601

W.\ Ben F. Reeves, P.M. (362)P.O. Box 64, Shreveport, La. 71161

William L. Roach (143)311 Montgomery Ave., West Monroe, La. 71291

W.\ David S. Shively, P.M. (280)Rt. 1, Jonesboro, La. 71251

E. Lynn Singleton (96)P.O. Drawer 396, Greensburg, La. 70441

Earl H. Smith (102)3849 Ridgelake Drive, Apt. A, Metairie, La. 70002

W.\ Judge D. Thompson, P.M. (281)P.O. Box 147, Castor, La. 71016

H. Barnes Turner (102)27 LaBarre Place, Jefferson, La. 70121


SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GRAND LODGE HIGH SCHOOL AWARDW.\ D. L. Aldridge, P.M. (419), Chairman

(Telephone (318) 387-3813)P.O. Box 2622, Monroe, La. 71201

andDistrict Chairmen of Masonic Education

DISTRICT CHAIRMEN OF MASONIC EDUCATIONDist. 1~W.\ Frank P. Moss, Jr., P.M. (438)

2457 Midway Street, Shreveport, La. 71108Dist. 2- W.\ W. P. Atkins, P.M. (136)

Rt. 1, Athens, La. 71003Dist. 3-- W.\ Bobby G. Russell, P.M. (53)

506 Smith Street, Farmerville, La. 71241Dist. 4 - W.\ Earl Ray Coughran, P.M. (246)

Star Route, South Box 215, Winnsboro, La. 71295Dist. 5-- W.\ Eugene F. Love, P.M. (151)

Rt. 2, Dodson, La. 71422Dist. 6-- W.\ Cecil F. Easley, Jr., (293)

P.O. Box 218, Goldonna, La. 71031Dist. 7 - W.\ R. E. Fowler, P.M. (308)

P.O. Box 551, Tallulah, La. 71282Dist. 8-- W.\ Finly S. Stanly, P.M. (240)

Box 1423, Leesville, La. 71446Dist. 9- W.\ Leonard C. Sharbono, P.M. (133)'

Lecompte, La. 71346Dist. 10-- W.\ Charles G. Callahan, P.M. (165)

606 Custer Street, Sulphur, La. 70663Dist. 1 1 - W. K. Baillio(19)

1027 James Paul Ave., Opelousas, La. 70570Dist. 12- W.\ J. M. Holloway, P.M. (292)

Rt. 1, Box 308, Maringouin, La. 70757Dist. 13- W.\ George H. Walker, Jr., P.M. (402)

Rt. 2 Box 235, Gonzales, La. 70737Dist. 14- W.'. Harvell Pierce, P.M. (101)

308 Ninth Ave., Franklinton, La. 70438Dist. 15- W.\ Thomas J. Martin, P.M. (469)

119 Overseas Ave., Belle Chasse, La. 70037Dist. 16- W.\ Robert B. Russo, P.M. (174)

4023 Annunciation Street, New Orleans, La. 70115Dist. 17- Glenn G. Bohne, (59)

5204 Alexander Dr., Metairie, La. 70003Dist. 18- W.\ William S. Thomas, Sr., P.M. (373)

713 Canton Street, Jefferson, La. 70121Dist. 19- W.\ David J. Phillipe, P.M. (297)

211 Range Ave., Denham Springs, La. 70726


DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS — 1977

Dist. 1--Emmet S. Davenport (362)P.O. Box 382, Shreveport, La. 71162

Dist. 2-Herbert B. Gowins (245)Haynesville, La. 71038

Dist. 3-James Crowley English (277)Rt. 4, Box 120, Homer La. 71040

Dist. 4--Frank L. Allen (419)4203 Cypress, West Monroe, La. 71291

Dist. 5-George W. Collins (260)P.O. Box 473, Urania, La. 71480

Dist. 6—Leighman Earl Martin (344)P.O. Box 307, Provencal, La. 71468

Dist. 7-Howard C. Wailes (54)405 Ogden Avenue, Bastrop, La. 71220

Dist. 8--Louis Clarence Stell (240)Rt. 1, Box 83-C, Leesville, La. 71446

Dist. 9-Clarence Filipi (398)5215 Sallie St., Alexandria, La. 71301

Dist. 10~Hermon Clemons (400)1618 Watkins, Lake Charles, La. 70601

Dist. 11-Marcus Mayers (145)216 St. Landry, Box 2575, Lafayette, La. 70202

Dist. 12-^Ulyse Joseph Guidroz (292)Box 105, Livonia, La. 70755

Dist. 13~Leon L. Stockwell, Jr., (442)9922 Tanglewood Dr., Baton Rouge, La. 70811

Dist. 14-Ivey J. Martin (188)Box 691, Covington, La. 70433

Dist. 15-George Rabb, Jr., (417)109 Dianne Ave., Harahan, La. 70123

Dist. 16-Albert L. Keller (4)416 E. Girod St., Chalmette, La. 70043

Dist. 17~Iberia Joseph Lemoine (59)2924 Tournefort St., Chalmette, La. 70043

Dist. 18-Lawrence E. Hasemann (421)8825 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, La. 70118

Dist. 19-Frank John Ricard (297)Box 7, Denham Springs, La. 70726


DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERSGRAND STEWARDS

Dist. 1- RAW.*. James H. King (457)P.O. Box 5385, Shreveport, La. 71105

Dist. 2- RAWA John W. Boyet (122)Rt. 1, Box 137, Heflin, La. 71039

Dist. 3 - RAWA Robert E. Price (235)Rt. 2, Box 22, Simsboro, La. 71275

Dist. 4 - RAWA M. J. Cook (465)P.O. Box 123, Monroe, La. 71201

Dist. 5 - RAWA Willie James (278)P.O. Box 103, Sikes, La. 71473

Dist. 6 - RAWA William B. Shetley, Jr., (250)Rt. 2, Box 238-A, Mansfield, La. 71052

Dist. 7 - RAWA J. W. McGlothlin (209)Rt. 1, Box 419-A, Rayville, La. 71269

Dist. 8 - RAWA P. O. Midkiff (290)Rt. 4, Box 285, DeRidder, La. 70634

Dist. 9-- RAWA John Thomas Dunbar (269)P.O. Box 395, Marksville, La. 71351

Dist. 10-- RAWA Harold H. Young (443)P.O. Box 547, Westlake, La. 70669

Dist. 1 1 - RAWA Herrin J. Ducote (255)P.O. Box 387, Lydia, La. 70569

Dist. 12- RAWA A. O. Parker, Jr., (212)16605 Batavia Ave., Baton Rouge, La. 70816

Dist. 13- RAWA Malcolm A. Ballard (442)4665 Evangeline St., Baton Rouge, La. 70805

Dist. 14- RAWA Herbert W. Taylor, ST., (336)P.Q. Box 65, Bush, La. 70431

Dist. 15- RAWA Alison P. Foster (98)P.O. Box 9043, Metairie, La. 70055

Dist. 16- RAWA Joseph William Krause (4)424 Soniat St., Harahan, La. 70123

Dist. 17- RAWA Michael M. Dupree, Sr., (412)5057 Dreux Ave., New Orleans, La. 70126

Dist. 18- RAWA James D. Me Kno (373)349 Betz Ave., Jefferson, La. 70121

Dist. 19- RAWA Joachim J. Aubert (297)829 Range Ave., Denham Springs, La. 70726

LODGES FORMING THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA—(ORGANIZED JUNE 13, 1812).

1. PARFAITE UNION, chartered by the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, No. 29, Nov. 21, 1793, New Orleans, La.2. CHARITE, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, No. 93, March 1, 1802, New Orleans, La.3. CONCORDE, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, No. 117, Oct. 27, 1810, New Orleans, La.4. PERSEVERANCE, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, No. 118, Oct. 27, 1810, New Orleans, La.5. ETOILE POLAIRE, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, No. 129, June 3, 1811, New Orleans, La. Original organization 1794.

HISTORICAL TABLE OF LODGES WHICH FOUNDED THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA,AND THOSE CREATED BY IT SINCE ITS FOUNDATION.

d

z1

4

S

789

10

11

12

Names of Lodges

Perfect UnionChariteConcorde

Etoile PolaireAmis ReunisTrinosophesLiberalAmour Fratemel

Disc, due Senat Macon-nique (now Feb. 14,1885), St. Andre

Los Amigos del Orden

Cervantes

ri

11

•\

i\

11

?

34

5

5

Places ofTheir Establishment

New OrleansNew Orleans

>Jew Orleans

New Orleans Org'niz'd Feb 17New Orleans Org'niz'd Feb 19New Orleans Org'niz'd April 1

^ew Orleans . . .New Orleans. . . .

New Orleans

a 8Q O

1791ISO''1810

181C

17941829181118131819

1839

1842

Dateof Original

Charter

Aug 15, 1812Aug. 15, 1812Aug 15, 1812

Aug 15 1812

Aug. 15, 1812

ExtinctExtinct

une 3, 1839Sept. 24, 1842

Feb. 14, 1884

Remarks

Founded Grand Lodge." Charter forf't'd '49" Con with P. U. 1,

Feb. 11, 1879." (No 5 in 1822) Domi-

cile changed to Jeffer-son, La. Nov. 27, 1974.

" " Originally No 5Annexed to Perseverance No 4Annexed to Perseverance No 4January 26, 1845Annexed to Los Amigos del Orden 5

March 31, 1895

Consolidated with Etoile Polaire No. 1Consolidated with Silencio No 9

to form Cervantes No. 5, Aug. 23,1883.(See Los Amigos delOrden).

s

CO

I5

FriendshipLa Union Frater de

CaridadLos Amigos Reunidos..Reunion de la Vertud ..Silencio

L'Etoile Flamboyante ..El Tempo de la Devina

PuridoLa VeriteUnionLa RecititudeColumbianEurekaWashingtonAurora de***Humble Chaumiere

(now HumbleCottage)

Triple Beinf aisanceSincere AmitieMobileDe la UnionWestern StarLafayetteHarmonyNumantinaSt. AlbansHarmonyLafayetteFeliciana

6|Mobile, Alabama.

7 Havana, CubaVera Cruz, Mexico..

9 Campeche, Yucatan.New Orleans.

Baton Rouge.

Matanzas, CubaDonaldsonville. Assumption Par.Natchitoches, Natchitoches Par. .Havana, CubaAlexandria, Rapides ParishBlakely, AlabamaBaton Rouge, East B. R. Parish.Yucatan

Opelousas, St. Landry Parish ....New OrleansSt. Martinville, St. Martin Par..,Mobile, AlabamaSt. James ParishMonroe, Ouachita ParishNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansJackson, East Feliciana Parish ...Opelousas, St. Landry Parish ...Lafayette, Lafayette ParishSt. Francisville, West Feliciana

Par., was chartered by GrandLodge of Ky. as 46

1813

181518K1817

1817

18181818181818181819181918191820

182(1821182118231823182418261826182718271827

1817

Extinct

ExtinctExtinctExtinctFeb. 12, 1861

Extinct

ExtinctExtinctExtinctExtinctExtinctExtinctExtinctExtinct

Aug. 19, 1820ExtinctExtinctExtinctExtinctJuly 12, 1823ExtinctExtinctExtinctJan. 6, 1827ExtinctExtinct

Mar. 25, 1828

Charter forfeited March 17, 1820.

Charter forfeited March 17, 1820.

Charter forfeited August 11, 1821.Consolidated with Los Amigos del

Orden to form Cervantes No. 5,Aug. 23, 1883.

Charter forfeited August 11, 1834

Charter forfeited Feb. 10, 1822.Charter forfeited Aug. 11, 1829.Charter forfeited Aug. 11, 1828.Charter forfeited Aug. 11, 1821.1849.1849.1849.1849.

Charter surrendered Mar. 1, 1829.Charter surrendered Aug. 1, 1825.Charter forfeited.Charter surrendered 1833.(See Western Star 61).Charter forfeited 1849-[members formedSince 1837, Dudley 66.Charter forfeited 1849.

Charter forfeited 1849.Charter forfeited 1840.

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Their Establishment

Dateof Original

Charter Remarks

4041424344454647

4849

^omsianaiiramSelected Friends.'raternitelollandAlexandria'hoenix'oinsett

McFarland.50|Morning Star.,5152535455565758

Western Star.'oyer Maconnique.)esertlacksonGermaniaSt. JamesHospitaliere du Teche.Caddo

MindenOliveUnion Fraternal.

59 Providence.,606162

63646566|Franklin.

Mount Gerizim.De SotoLafayette

Vew OrleansCheneyville, Rapides Parish...Clinton, East Feliciana Parish.

32333435 New Orleans.,36 Srazoria, Texas.373839

404142434444

18281828

ixtinctixtinct

Alexandria, Rapides Parish•Jatchitoches, Natchitoches Par.*Jew Orleans

1829 ixtinct1833 ixtinct1836 Texas No. 11836 ixtinct

Oct. 6, 1836

^lacogdoches, TexasJan Augustine, TexasArkansas Post, Arkansas.jttle Rock, Arkansas>Jew Orleans

1837

1837183718381838

ixtinct

Napoleon ville, Assumption Par..Greenwood, Caddo ParishNew Orleans

1841

4i47 Baton Rouge, East B. R. Parish.

St. Martinville, St. Martin Par.Shreveport, Caddo ParishLake Providence Carroll Parish.Minden, Webster ParishClinton, E. Feliciana ParishFarmerville, Union Parish

Bastrop, Morehouse Parish .Mansfield, De Soto Parish..Vernon, Jackson ParishFranklin, St. Mary's Parish.

Oct. 6, 1838Extinct 1845Jan. 28, 1843April 18, 1844une 28, 1844

1844|Extinct1845 Extinct

April 19, 1845April 19, 1845Nov. 27, 1845Sept. 13, 1845

Nov. 28, 1846Mar. 27, 1847Nov. 27, 1847an. 24, 1848

Charter forfeited 1842.Charter forfeited 1849.Charter forfeited 1849.Charter surrendered Oct. 14, 1840.-ounded G. Lodge, of Texas, 1838.

Charter surrendered Mar. 16, 1847.Members formed Marion 68.

;ounded G. Lodge, Texas 1838.'ounded G. Lodge, Texas 1838.'ounded G. Lodge, Ark., 1838.Founded G. Lodge, Ark., 1838.Consolidated with P. 4, Sept., 1879.

Chatter forfeited Feb. 17, 1881

Charter forfeited 1849,Charter surrendered 1853.Charter surrendered 1881.

Forfeited Feb. 9, 1886. New charterFeb. 12, 1890.

Charter surrendered 1881.Charter forfeited February, 1887.

75

78

79

84

8f

Friends of Harmony .Mount MoriahCoushatta

Western Star.HermanTunicaEdnaGeorge Washington.

Dudley.

Warren.Marion.

Crescent City .

Hiram

Eureka..Alpha...

Sts. JohnJoppaSabineQuitmanMount MoriahOrleans

58|New Orleans.,59 New Orleans.,60 Coushatta, Red River Parish.

Monroe, Ouachita ParishNew OrleansTunica, West Feliciana Parish.!olumbia, Caldwell Parish ....

New Orleans

New Orleans.

New Orleans.New Orleans.

New Orleans.

New Orleans.

New Orleans.Vew Orleans.

New OrleansShreveport, Caddo ParishFort Jesup, Sabine ParishNew OrleansPort Hudson, E. Feliciana ParishNew Orleans

April 22, 1848Mar. 24, 1849

1849 Extinct

May 1, 18491849 Extinct

Ian. 28, 1850849 Extinct847 Mar. 3, 1850

847 Mar. 3, 1850

850850

850

848847

8471850850

ExtinctMar. 3, 1850

847 Mar. 3, 1850

ExtinctMar. 3, 1850

ExtinctMar. 4, 1850

849 Mar. 4, 18501850 Extinct849 Mar. 4, 1850

Since 1854. Last returns, p. 141,proceedings 1852.

Number changed to 24 in 1866.Charter surrendered in 1852.bnsolidated with No. 31, 1881.

Charter forfeited in 1856.No. 1 Dec. 1, '47. Chartered by

Grand Lodge of Miss. 1847, byG. L. of La. 1850.

Consolidated with Perfect UnionFeb. 11, 1879.

Charter surrendered June 5, 1852Consolidated with P. U. No. 1,

Dec. 11, 1886.Annexed to George Washington 65,

in 1851.Chartered by G. L. of Miss. 1847,

by G. L. of La. 1850.Charter surrendered April 22, 1850.Received charter as No. 8 from La.

Grand Lodge 1-17-1849. Combinedwith Home 142 and charter grant-ed Alpha Home 72 2-14-1860. Domi-cile changed to Jefferson, La. 1-23-75.

Annexed to Warren No. 67, in '55.Charter surrendered in July 1857.Charter forfeited February 6, 1934.

Consolidated with Perfect Union 1,June 11, 1883 Charter forfeited Feb.12, '62. Restored Feb. 12, 1877.

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92 Mount Vernon.939495 Pleasant Hill.9697 Many.98

103

104

105

Names of Lodges

5t. Joseph .

De Witt Clinton.[bervilleClinton York

Oliver ..Florida .

^afayette.

Cypress ,

99100101102 Les Vrais Amis.

Fhibodaux BenevolentLivoniaMonticello

Napoleon .

Bellevue (Haughton).

St. Helena.106 Patmos .107108

Hermitage .Henderson.


Newellton, Tensas Parish

Marion, Union ParishPlaquemine, Iberville Parish..Clinton, E. Feliciana Parish ..Logansport, De Soto Parish ..Alexandria, Rapides Parish....Jackson, E. Feliciana Parish..Pleasant Hill, De Soto ParishPatterson, St. Mary ParishMany, Sabine ParishCollinsburg, Bossier Parish...

Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish...Livonia, Pointe Coupee Parish.Monticello, Carroll ParishCheniere Caminada, Barataria..Ouachita City, Union Parish....

Bellevue, Bossier Parish

Greensburg, St. Helena Parish.Richmond, Madison ParishNew OrleansCotile, Rapides Parish

Dateof Original

Charter Remarks

1850

1850185018501849 Mar. 4, 1850

vlar. 4, 1850

vlar. 4, 1850ixtinct

18491849

Mar. 4, 1850

184918501850

1851

18511851

1851

Mar.4, 1850Vlar. 4, 1850ExtinctVlar. 4, 1850

Tan. 21, 1851ixtincttan. 11, 1851ixtinctFan. 21, 1851

Fan. 21, 1851

Jan. 21, 1851

1851

ExtinctJan. 21, 1851Extinct

Charter surrendered Feb. 12, 1862.Old charter restored Feb. 13, 1874.

Charter forfeited February, 1878.Charter forfeited in 1856.Annexed to Olive No. 52, in 1852.

Annexed to St. Albans No. 28.Charter forfeited Feb. 17, 1876.

Forfeited Feb. 16, 1872.Forfeited Feb. 16, 1887 New Charter

Feb. 12, 1890.Location moved to Benton.

Charter forfeited Feb. 10, 1892.Charter surrendered in 1857.Charter forfeited February, 1887.Charter forfeited in 1856.Charter forfeited Feb. 14, 1857; Re-

stored Feb. 13, 1858, forfeited Feb.16, 1887.

Charter sur'd in '57. Rev'd in '66.Name and location changed toHaughton, 1910.

Charter surrendered in 1859.

December, 1862.

I

lOSlTaylor.11011111113114115

116 Patrick Henry.Sparta .Castor.

117118119 Harrisonburg.120 Urim.12112:

123124

12!

132133134

FranklintonLouisianaCloutiervilleMount Lebanon..TrinityVienna (Ruston).

Bartholomewrhomas Jefferson .

Friendship .Shreveport.Acacia.Milford

127 Terryville...Constantine.Deerfield....

13( Lisbon131 Mackey

Liberty.Kellertown..Pearl River.

ArcadiaSpring Hill .

119

iomer Claiborne Parish'ranklinton, Washington Parish...

w Orleans-olfax, Grant ParishVlount Lebanon, Bienville Parish.Trinity, Catahoula ParishVienna (Ruston), Lincoln Par

City of Jefferson, Jefferson Par.Sparta, Bienville ParishZubn, Caldwell Parishlarrisonburg, Catahoula Parish.'orksville, Ouachita ParishPlantersville, Morehouse Parish.Spearsville, Union Parish

Woodville, Jackson Parish.Shreveport, Caddo Parish..Plaquemine, Iberville Parish.

114115116117 Hope Villa, E. Baton Rouge Par..118 Terryville, Claiborne Parish .

Waterproof, Tensas Parish.120 Delhi, Richland Parish.121122123124125

126127

Lisbon, Claiborne ParishRinggold, Bienville ParishKeatchie, De Soto ParishKellertownLine Academy, Washington Par.

Arcadia, Bienville ParishSpringhill Church, Union Parish.

1851 ExtinctJan

Jan

1852 ExtinctTan. 29, 1852Ian. 21, 1852Tan. 21, 1852?eb. 2, 1853Feb. 2, 1853Peb. 25, 18531853

185:

. 21, 1851Jan. 23, 1851Jan. 21, 1852. 21, 1852

Jan. 21, 1852Jan. 29, 1852

ExtinctJan. 27,Jan. 17,Jan. 20,Jan. 17,ExtinctJan. 17,Jan. 17,Jan. 20,Feb. 14,Feb. 14,Feb. 14,

1853185418541854

185418541854185518551855

Feb. 14, 1855Feb. 14, 1855

Charter forfeited in 1858.

Charter forfeited February, 1884.Charter forfeited February, 1902.Charter forfeited 1881.Name and domicile changed to

Ruston in 1892.Charter surrendered 1855.Forfeited Feb. '81; Forfeited 2-2-32.Charter surrendered Feb., 1881.

Location changed to Calhoun 1892.Charter surrendered Feb., 1899.Charter surrendered Feb. 11, 1901,

rechartered with original numberFeb. 3, 1937.

Charter surrendered 1861.

Charter surrendered 1885.Charter sur'd Feb. 7, 1886, p. 46.Name chang. to Delhi Feb. 12, 1874.Charter forfeited Feb. 9, 1886.

Domicile changed to Angie, 1907,Charter sur. Feb. 8, 1938.

Ch. sur. 1878; Ren'dFeb., 1893;(Ch. sur. Feb. 1906.)

137 D'Arbonne .138 Dawson138 Solomon...

140 Shiloh .14114:14314414!

14'14$145

151

15215315415315C

15715815916C161

Names of Lodges

WarrenGordyHarry Hill...PlainsAthensMurrayJeffersonian .HoumaCool SpringHuntington .Home

Downsville.OceanHopeSilent Brotherhood.Anacoco

Red Land....Darlington...PerkinsEastern Star.Homer

.28 D'Arbonne, Union Parish.29 Scotville, Claiborne Parish.30


Goodrich Landing, Carroll Par..

5hiloh, Union ParishWinnsboro, Franklin ParishCheneyville, Rapides ParishSastrop, Morehouse ParishPlains Store, East Baton Rouge.Athens, Claiborne ParishAlexandria, Rapides ParishKingston, De Soto ParishHouma Terrebonne ParishColquit, Claiborne Parish

Downsville, Union Parish....New OrleansLafayette, Lafayette Parish ..Coushatta, Red River Parish.Hawthorn, Vernon Parish....

led Land, Bossier ParishDarlington, St. Helena Parish ..Donaldsonville, Ascension Par.Winnfield, Winn ParishHomer, Claiborne Parish

Dateof Original

Charter Remarks

185! Extinctixtinctixtinct

185

'eb. 14, 1855Extinct!eb. 14, 1855

Feb. 14, 1855Feb. 12, 1856

185( Extinct185( ;eb. 12, 1856

Feb. 12, 1856!eb. 12, 1856

185(185

185(

Feb. 12, 1856

Feb. 12, 1856Feb. 10, 1857Feb. 10, 1857Feb. 10, 1857Feb. 10, 1857

Feb. 10, 1857Feb. 10, 1858Feb. 10, 1858Feb. 10, 1858Feb. 10, 1858

Charter surrendered 1859.Charter forfeited Feb. 16, 1872.Charter forfeited '69. Last returns

p. 207, Pro. 1869.Charter forfeited 1887.Forfeited February 12, 1862.Location changed to Lecompte 1894.Annexed to Mt. Gerizim 54 in 1862.Location changed to Zachary.

Charter forf'd in '57, p. 96, Pro. '59.Charter surrendered 1880.Charter surrendered 1880Charter forfeited 1881.Annexed to Minden No. 51-1866.Formed Alpha Home No. 72,

2-14-1860

Charter forfeited Feb. 17, 1881.Restored May 4, 1885.Location changed to LeesviUe, 1971.

Charter surrendered Feb. 2, 1926.Charter forfeited Feb. 7, 1905.Charter surrendered 1879.

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16:163164165166

167168169

170171172173

174175176177

178

179

180181182183184185186187188

Saints John.^ilmoreCherry Ridge."Cisatchiejrosse Tete ..

vlorganza...Jvingston..

Urookville..3urnsville...Atchafalaya.Columbia...

Charles.ixcelsiorJnn WoodMontgomery

HaynesvilleCrescent, U. D. .Orus

Kosmos .Union....Orient ...DanteAmite City'erfect Harmony .

EurekaTulip?addo

153154155156157

158159160

161162163164

165166166168

169

170

171172173174175176177178179

Algiers, Orleans ParishFilmore, Bossier ParishZion Hill, Union ParishMount Carmel, Sabine Parish.iiosedale, Iberville Parish

Huddleston, Rapides ParishMorganza, Pointe Coupee Parish.Ponchatoula, Livingston Parish...

Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish .Shongaloo, Claiborne Parish ...Simmsport, Avoyelles Parish..,Columbia, Caldwell Parish

Charles, Calcasieu Parish .New OrleansNew OrleansMontgomery, Grant Parish

Haynesville, Claiborne Parish.rmy Lodge .New Orleans.

New OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansAmite City, Tangipahoa Parish .New OrleansBonner, Lincoln ParishTulip, Claiborne ParishShreveport, Caddo Parish

1859

86:

Feb. 10, 1858Feb. 12, 1858Feb. 12, 1858Feb. 12, 1858Extinct

Feb. 16, 1859Feb. 16, 1859Feb. 16, 1859

Feb. 16, 1860Feb. 16, 1860Feb. 16, 1860Feb. 16, 1860

Feb. 16, 1860Feb. 12, 1861Feb. 13, 1861Feb. 13, 1861

Feb. 13, 1861Extinct'eb. 9, 1864

Feb. 9, 1864Feb. 17, 1865

eb. 17, 1865Feb. 14, 1866'eb. 14, 1866Feb. 15, 1867Feb. 15, 1867'eb. 15, 1867'eb. 15, 1867

Charter surrendered 1879.Charter surrendered Feb. 10, 1892.

Charter sur'd Feb. 1869. Last re-turns p. 220, Pro. 1868.

Charter forfeited 1881.Charter surrendered 1879.Location changed 1889 to

Hammond, La.

Charter forfeited Feb. 9, 1886.

Charter forfeited February, 1887.(Rechartered Feb. 9, 1892.)

Charter surrendered 1878.

Charter arrested July 24, 1925. Re-stored June 20, 1926.

Charter surrendered 1886.Surrendered May '65, p. 505, '66.Consolidated with P. U. No. 1.

Feb. 11, 1879.

Consolidated with 68.

Consolidated with 58. Feb. 11, 1886Charter forfeited Feb. 17, 1881.Charter surrendered Feb. 10, 1892.

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Little FlockleffersonianSamToddLongwoodSpring CreekDrphans' Friend

Kisatchie UnionFlat Lick

lovingtonEvergreen

CorinthianJeffersonAbbevilleAuroraMount OlivetTrentonSaline


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ifDate

of OriginalCharter Remarks

18919019119:193194

195196197198

19920C201202203204205

206 Magnolia..207 Brookline.

Wineburg, Sabine ParishKingston, De Soto ParishSugartown, Beauregard Parish ..Vlooringsport, Caddo ParishSpring Creek Church, Tangipahoa ParishBig Cane, St. Landry Parish

Kile's Mills, Natchitoches Parish.lat Lick, Claiborne Parish

Covington, St. Tammany Parish..Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish

New Orleans, Orleans Parish.New Orleans, Orleans Parish.Abbeville, Vermilion Parish...New Iberia, Iberia ParishBayou Boeuf, St. Landry Parish.Trenton, Ouachita ParishSaline, Natchitoches Parish

197 Washington, St. Landry Parish

208 Mallet Woods.

198

19S

Brookline, Jackson Parish.

Prudhomme City, St. Landry Par..

Feb. 15, 1867;eb. 15, 1867

Feb. 15. 1867Feb. 15, 1867!eb. 15, 1867;eb. 15, 1867

Feb. 13, 1868Feb. 13, 1868Feb. 13, 1868Feb. 14, 1868

Feb. 9, 1869Feb. 9, 1869Feb. 9, 1869Feb. 10, 1869Feb. 10, 1869Feb. 10, 1869Feb. 10, 1869

Feb. 16, 1870Feb. 16, 1870

Feb. 19, 1870,

Charter forfeited February, 1878.Charter surrendered 1880.

Charter forfeited February, 1887.

Domicile changed from Big Cane toMorrow, Feb. 6, 1924.

Charter surrendered May 31, 1880.Charter surrendered 1883.

Consolidated with Bunkie 326, Dec.12, 1944.

Charter forfeited Feb. 17, 1881.Charter surrendered Nov., 1880.Name and domicile changed Feb. 12,

1874 to Lake Village. Name anddomicile changed to Ashland Feb.11, 1902. Charter forfeited Feb. 7,1933. Rechartered with originalnumber Feb. 12, 1946.

Ch. forfeited Feb. 17, 1881.Location changed to Pleasant Hill

Church in 1931, Charter sur. April20, 1937.

Charter forfeited 1878.

I8

209

2112i :21;214215

216 Howard .217 N. H. Bray.

223224

Oak GroveSummerfield .Holly SpringsAssumption...Corner Stone.DoricTyrian

218219220221222 Keystone.

R. F. McGuire.,MissionaryBeaconBlazing Star

Land Mark .Friendship ..

225 Good Intent.22(22722i22!23(

FellowshipThe Star in the East.AdonijahLivoniaSolomon

200|Oak Grove, Carroll Parish201 Summerfield, Claiborne Parish....202 Holly Springs, Claiborne Parish ..203 Napoleonville, Assumption Par...204 Lewisville, Winn Parish205 Morgan City, St. Mary Parish ....206 Williamsport, Pointe Coupee Par.

207 Springfield P.O. Livingston Par. .208 Walnut Hill, Vernon Parish .209 Rayville, Richland Parish.210 Missionary Ridge, Catahoula Par..211 Arizona, Claiborne Parish.212 Port Allen, W. Baton Rouge Par.213 Sicily Island, Catahoula Parish.214 Spring Ridge, Caddo Parish .215 Liberty Hill, Bienville Parish.

216 Loggy Bayou, Red River Parish.217 Hineston, Rapides Parish218 St. Thomas, West Indies219 Black Bayou, Caddo Parish220 New Roads, Pointe Coupee Par..221 Pineville, Rapides Parish

187(

Mar. 23, 1879Apr. 25, 1870Apr. 25, 1870Feb. 15, 1871Feb. 15, 1871Feb. 15, 1871Feb. 15, 1871

Feb. 15,Feb. 15,Feb. 15,Feb. 14,Feb. 14,Feb. 14,Feb. 14,Feb. 14,Feb. 14,

187118711871187218721872187218731873

Feb. 14, 1873Feb. 14, 1873Feb. 14, 1873Feb. 13, 1874Feb. 13, 1874.Feb. 13, 1874

Charter forfeited February 1887.Charter surrendered Feb. 14, 1899.Charter surrendered Oct. 12, 1879.Charter surrendered Dec. 15, 1882.Charter surrendered 1885.

Charter forfeited Feb. 13, 1894. Re-organized at Batchelor, Pointe Cou-pee Parish, as Tyrian No. 378,Sept. 1, 1918, rechartered Feb. 3,1920. Permission granted Feb. 2,1937 to use original number "206"Domicile changed to Innis, Feb.11, 1957.

Charter forfeited Feb. 17, 1884.Domicile changed to Slagle, 1945.

Charter forfeited Feb. 9, 1886.Charter forfeited Feb. 9, 1886.

Location changed to Keithville.Ch. forfeited 1886; restored 1887;

Charter forfeited Feb. 7, 1933.Charter surrendered 1912.

Charter recalled 1874.Charter surrendered 1885.

Merged with Oliver Lodge No. 84,April 6, 1910, Lodge reorganizedApril 7, 1921, New Charter issuedFebruary 7, 1922. Given old number.

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23 Pecan Grove .232 Bethany.23323423!23(23'23}23<24(2424:24:24-24!24(2424!24<

25(25:25:25:2 *25?25(

25:

AlabamaCentenniallear Spring..

Blue BuckTerrebonneCadevillePleasant Hill.,GrangevilleWelchKyicheRobertsville ..,SimsboroLittle Flock....Plain Dealing ,MagnoliaShilohLeesville

ConlyWeston..Crowley.CenterMillertonWinnsboro...Clear Spring.

Kentwood.. 248

Lake Providence, Carroll ParishBethany Church, Natchitoches Par..Alabama Church, Bienville ParWaterproof, Tensas ParishLongwood, Caddo ParishJohnson's Bayou, Cameron ParHouma, Terrebonne ParishCadeville, Ouachita ParishPleasant Hill, Sabine ParishGrangeville, St. Helena ParishWelsh, Jeff Davis ParishGaar Mill, Winn ParishRobertsville, Natchitoches ParSimsboro, Lincoln ParishNegreet, Sabine ParishPlain Dealing, Bossier ParishBarnes Creek, Beauregard ParBernice, Union ParishLeesville, Vernon Parish

Hall Summit, Red River Parish.Weston, Jackson ParishCrowley, Acadia ParishBogalusa, Washington Parish ."..Haynesville, Claiborne Parish...Winnsboro, Franklin ParishClear Spring, Red River Parish.

Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.

17, 187618, 187617, 187717, 187717, 187715, 187918, 188114, 188912, 189012, 189012, 189011, 189111, 189111, 18919, 18929, 1892

15, 189315, 1893

15, 1893

Kentwood, Tangipahoa Parish ,

eb. 15, 1893Feb. 9, 1892Feb. 15, 1893Feb. 13, 1894Feb. 13, 1894Feb. 13, 1894Feb. 13, 1894

Feb. 13, 1894

Charter surrendered Feb., 1906.Charter forfeited February, 1887.Charter forfeited Feb. 9, 1886.Charter forfeited Feb. 9, 1886.Charter surrendered 1888.Charter surrendered 1886.

Charter forfeited Feb. 7, 1933.Charter surrendered Feb. 17, 1930.

Name changed to Bernice 1903Ch. forfeited Feb. 6, '24, new Ch.

issued Feb. 4, 1925.


Name and domicile changed to Hol-ley Springs Lodge, Jan. 27, 1936.

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25825926026126226326426526626726826?27(271

27227227427<

27f27;27827S28C281282283284

JenningsMansfieldAscensionMitchellToreForest HillJeaneretteSaint Andrew ..White Castle...MarthavilleColfaxChas. F. Buck.AnchorProgressive

Florien .PineDalley..Atkins..

UnityMelville....Marksville.Benefield ..DeRidder ..SareptaBoyceOberlinBenson

24?25C25125225325421o25625725825$26C26126:

26226426*26(

26726826S27C271272273274275

Jennings, Jeff Davis ParishMansfield, De Soto ParishDonaldsonville, Ascension Par.Mitchell, Sabine ParishHornbeck, Vernon ParishForest Hill, Rapides ParishJeanerette, Iberia ParishMer Rouge, Morehouse Parish.White Castle, Iberville Parish...Marthaville, Natchitoches Par..Colfax, Grant ParishUrania, LaSalle ParishPollock, Grant ParishLutcher, St. James Parish

Florien, Sabine ParishPine, Washington Parish .Dalley, Jackson Parish....Atkins, Bossier Parish

Houma, Terrebonne Parish ...Melville, St. Landry Parish...Marksville, Avoyelles Parish.Rodessa, Caddo ParishDeRidder, Beauregard Parish.Sarepta, Webster ParishBoyce, Rapides ParishOberlin, Allen ParishBenson, De Soto Parish

Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.

12, 189512, 189512, 189511, 189611, 189611, 189611, 189611, 18969, 189715, 189815, 189815, 189814, 189914, 1899

Feb. 13, 1900Feb. 13, 1900Feb. 13, 1900Feb. 13, 1900

Feb. 13,Feb. 12,Feb. 12,Feb. 12,Feb. 11,Feb. 11,Feb. 11,Feb. 11,Feb. 11,

190019011901190119021902190219021902

Domicile changed to Converse, 1948.

Charter surrendered Feb. 14, 1944.Charter arrested Nov. 26, 1957.

Domicile changed from Lutcher toGaryville, St. John Parish, Feb. 3,1926.

Domicile changed to Chatham.Domicile changed from Atkins to

Elm Grove, Feb. 6, 1924, then toTaylortown, Nov. 3, 1959.


Charter forfeited Feb. 6, 1917.Charter restored Feb. 3, 1920.Re-forfeited Feb. 6, 1924.

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285 Dorcheat.286 Oubach.

Rosemary..DeQuincy.lonesboro.

287288289290 J. M. Crowson.291292293294295296297

Yellow Pine.MarionOak Grove...VlanyCheney ville..31obeIne Grove..

298299300 Kinder.

Dodson...losepine.

301302303304305 Hico.306 Denham Springs.

ordoche..Goldonna.Belmont...Eros

307 Georgetown.308 Hemphill Star.

276277

Grove, Webster Parish...Dubach, Lincoln Parish ,

278 Newport, Winn Parish.279 DeQuincy, Calcasieu Parish .280 Fonesboro, Jackson Parish281 Castor, Bienville Parish .282 Oakdale, Allen Parish ,283 Marion, Union Parish.284 Oak Grove, West Carroll Parish.285 Many, SabineParish.286 Cheneyville, Rapides Parish.287 Yellow Pine, Webster Parish.288 Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa Parish.

309 Osiris.

289 Dodson, Winn Parish.290 Rosepine, Vernon Parish.291 Kinder, Allen Parish.292 Fordoche, Pointe Coupee Parish.293 Goldonnan Natchitoches Parish.294 Belmont, Sabine Parish.295 Eros, Jackson Parish.296 Hico, Lincoln Parish.297 Denham Springs, Livingston Par. .298 Georgetown, Grant Parish .299 Wilda, Rapides Parish.300|New Orleans, Orleans Parish.

Feb. 3, 1903Feb. 3, 1903

Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.

Feb.FebFeb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb,

3, 19033, 19033, 1903.3, 19033, 19033, 19043, 19043, 19043, 19043, 19043, 1904

3, 19043, 1904

7, 19057, 19057, 19057, 19057, 19057, 19057, 19056, 19066, 19067, 1906

Domicile changed to Rt. 3, Mmden.Charter forfeited May 26, 1939;

Rechartered with original numberFeb. 12, 1946.

Charter surrendered Feb. 2, 1915.

Charter surrendered Feb. 2, 1914.Charter forfeited Feb. 9, 1943; Re-

chartered with original number Feb.12, 1946.

Charter forfeited February 3, 1941.

Domicile changed to Maringouin.


Charter surrendered Feb. 8, 1938.

Charter surrendered April 19, 1910.

58

31C31131231331431531f

31'31831932032132:322324325

32"32?

32933C

33:

33:

33:33*

Albert Rousseau.ZwolleOllaGibslandConcordiaRapidesAssumption

Tallulah.Tensas...Leander.Slidell...Carrietta.Rayne ...VivianGueydanSummerfieldCurtis T. Hines.PelicanOrange

NobleMiddle Creek.

Courtableau ...Verda

IdaLake End.

508309HO311512 Trout, LaSalle Parish .

St. Martinville, St. Martin Par...Zwolle, Sabine ParishOlla, LaSalle ParishJibsland, Bienville Parish

Vidalia, Concordia ParishPoland, Rapides ParishNapoleonville, Assumption Par..

Tallulah, Madison ParishSt. Joseph, Tensas ParishLeander, Vernon ParishSlidell, St. Tammany Parish.

Rayne, Acacia Parish.Vivian, Caddo Parish.Gueydan, Vermilion Parish.

313314315316 Summerfield, Claiborne Parish.317 Fioga, Rapides Parish .318 Pelican, De Soto Parish .319 Orange, Vemon Parish.

Noble, Sabine Parish...Coburn, Sabine Parish.

Washington, St. Landry ParishNew Verda, Grant Parish

Ida, Caddo ParishLake End, Red River Parish.

1907

'eb. 6, 1906'eb. 6, 1906'eb. 6, 1906'eb. 6, 1906'eb. 6, 1906'eb. 6, 1906'eb. 6, 1906

'eb. 6.'eb. 5.'eb. 5,

9O6feb. 5,906 'eb. 5,906 'eb. 5,906 'eb. 5.906Feb. 5.

'eb. 5,. 9 0 6 1 ^ . 5,1906 'eb. 4.906 'eb. 4.

190619071907190719071907190719071907190719081908

'eb. 4, 1908!eb. 4, 1908

Feb. 4, 1908Feb. 4, 1908

1907 Feb. 4, 1908Feb. 4, 1908

Charter forfeited Feb. 6, 1950.Domicile changed to Thibodaux,

(Lafourche Parish, Feb. 8, 1954.)


Charter surrendered Feb. 8, 1916.Charter surrendered Feb. 6, 1917.

Charter surrendered Feb. 8, 1916Rechaitered with original numberFeb. 12, 1946.

Location changed to Bellwood,Natchitoches Parish.

Charter surrendered Feb. 6, 1935.Consolidated with Montgomery 168,

June 22, 1946.

Moved to Ajax, Natchitoches Parish,in 1912. Name changed to AjaxLodge, March 29, 1935.

2o

5200

i

33!33(33T33833534034134:34:34^34;34(34134S

34?35(

351352353

354

355356357

Names of Lodges

BunkieMichael DempseyNew HopeMerryvilleEuniceWoodworthBelcherVarnadoRoyalCotton ValleySunZonaPitkinSibley

PioneerLittle River

MooringsportReevesVictoria

Grant

Live OakCalvinSpringhill

545


Bunkie, Avoyelles ParishJena, LaSalle ParishWinnsboro, Franklin ParishMerryville, Beauregard Parish .Eunice, St. Landry ParishWoodworth, Rapides Parish....Belcher, Caddo ParishVarnado, Washington Parish...Royal, Winn ParishCotton Valley, Webster Parish.Sun, St. Tammany ParishZona, Washington ParishPitkin, Vernon ParishSibley, Lincoln Parish

Pioneer, West Carroll Parish .Little River, Grant Parish

Mooringsport, Caddo Parish..,Reeves, Allen ParishVictoria, Natchitoches Parish

Selma, Grant Parish

Lake Arthur, Jeff Davis Parish.Calvin, Winn ParishSpringhill, Webster Parish

*3 b£

Dateof Original

Charter Remarks

1907190719071908

1908

1908

-eb.;eb.

'eb.;eb.'eb.!eb.Feb.Feb.Feb.

1908 Feb.1905 Feb.1905 Feb.1909 Feb.

4, 19084, 19082, 19092, 19092, 19092, 19092, 19092, 190916, 191016, 191016, 191016, 191016, 19107, 1911

1905 Feb. 7, 1911190S|Feb. 7, 1911

190S|Feb. 7, 1911Feb. 7, 1911

1910]Feb. 7, 1911

Feb. 7, 1911

Feb. 7, 1911Feb. 7, 1912Feb. 7, 1912

191C

Charter arrested Feb. 5, 1918.

Charter arrested Feb. 5, 1918.Charter surrendered Feb. 2, 1926.

Charter surrendered Feb. 4, 1929.Charter forfeited Feb. 2, 1932.

Domicile changed to Enon, 1931.

Location changed to Choudrant,Webster Parish, May 16, 1916.Name changed to Choudrant,Feb. 6, 1924.

Located in Rochelle. Consolidatedwith Georgetown 298, May 11, 1946.

Charter forfeited Aug. 16, 1930.Name changed to Robeline, Feb. 1,

1926.Consolidated with Geroge-

town 298. April 22, 1939.

Charter forfeited February 3 , 1941.

1IS

35835<36(36136236:

36(36'

36S

36537(37137:37337'37!37(377

37837538(38138238338'

EltonBrycelandHackleyShongalooFullertonCross RoadsChestnutClenmoraCollinstonDonner

Simcoe Walmsley

BethanyInvincibleJoppaHodgeVintonJusticeAtlantaIdealGalileo

Four Rivers.Crowville...SikesBaton Rouge.LevelIonicTrinity

35S

Elton, Jeff Davis ParishBryceland, Bienville Parish....Hackley, Washington Parish...Shongaloo, Webster Parish ....Fullerton, Vernon ParishCurry, Winn ParishChestnut, Natchitoches Parish.

Glenmora, Rapides ParishCollinston, Morehouse Parish.Donner, Terrebonne Parish

Cypress, Natchitoches Parish.

Campti, Natchitoches Parish..New Orleans, Orleans Parish.Shreveport, Caddo ParishHodge, Jackson ParishVinton, Calcasieu ParishSibley, Webster ParishAtlanta, Winn ParishNew Orleans, Orleans Parish.New Orleans, Orleans Parish.

Jonesville, Catahoula ParishCrowville, Franklin ParishSkies, Winn ParishBaton Rouge, E. Baton Rouge Par.New Orleans, Orleans ParishNew Orleans, Orleans ParishNew Orleans, Orleans Parish

1911 Feb.1911 Feb.

Feb.1911 Feb.

Feb.Feb.Feb.

1912 Feb.Feb.Feb.

1914 Feb. 2, 1915

7, 19127, 19127, 1912

11, 191311, 191311, 191311, 191311, 191311, 19133, 1914

1914 Feb.1914 Feb.1914 Feb.191: Feb.191! Feb.

Feb.Feb.

19ie Feb.1917 Feb.

2, 19152, 19152, 19158, 19168, 19168, 19166, 19176, 19175, 1918

Feb. 5, 19181917 Feb. 5, 1918

Feb. 4, 19191918 Feb. 4, 19191918 Feb. 4, 19191918 Feb. 4, 19191918|Peb. 4, 1919


Charter surrendered Feb. 7, 1928.Charter forfeited Feb. 6, 1924.Charter forfeited Feb. 2, 1932.

Consolidated with Unity No. 267,Feb. 6, 1935.

Location changed to Weaver then toFlora.

Charter surrendered Feb. 4, 1919.Charter forfeited February 3, 1941.

Charter arrested Dec. 31, 1923,Restored Feb. 15, 1924. Name changedto Galileo-Mazzini, Jan.26, 1939 after consolidation withMazzini No. 393.


i

Names of LodgesPlace of

Their Establishment IIDate


385386387388389390391393393394

Albert PikeAlfred W. Cheesman.TynanFGsatchie UnionW. H. BoothAlpha

!larksSraham SurghnorMartin McClanahan...Midway

395 Trowel396 Crescent City397 W. M. Baker398 Jacques de Molay ...399 'erriday400 Paul M. Schneidau.401 Saline

402

403

Mazzini.

Euclid'etroleum U.D.

404 Forum.405406 Orleans.

JohnF. Purdy.

New Orleans, Orleans Parish.377 Fals, Vernon Parish.378379380381!82J83384385 Dodson, Jackson Parish .

Batchelor, Ponte Coupee Parish ,Kisatchie, Natchitoches Parish..Shreveport, Caddo ParishAlpha, Natchitoches ParishClarks, Caldwell ParishVlonroe, Ouachita ParishBossier City, Bossier Parish

386 New Orleans, Orleans Parish.387 New Orleans, Orleans Parish.

393

394

407 Alexandria.

Mangham, Richland Parish....New Orleans, Orleans Parish.Ferriday, Concordia Parish ...New Orleans, Orleans Parish.Saline, Bienville Parish........

New Orleans, Orleans Parish.

New Orleans, Orleans Parish,larmon, Red River Parish ....

New Orleans, Orleans Parish.New Orleans, Orleans Parish.New Orleans, Orleans Parish.Alexandria, Rapides Parish...

1918 ;eb.!eb.

191< 'eb.1919 'eb.1919 Feb.

Peb.1919 'eb.1919 'eb.1919 Jeb.1919 'eb.

4, 19194, 19193, 19203, 19203, 19203, 19203, 19203, 1920

15, 192115, 1921

1920 'eb. 15, 19211920 'eb. 15, 19211920 'eb. 15, 19211920 'eb. 15, 19211920 Peb. 15, 19211920p'eb. 15, 1921

;eb. 15, 1921

'eb. 15, 1921

1920 Feb. 15, 1921May 6, 1921

1920 Feb. 7, 1922192C Feb. 7, 192219211921

?eb. 7, 1922Feb. 7, 1922

Charter forfeited Feb. 7, 1938.See Tyrian 206.

(worked U.D. as Malta.)Charter surrendered Nov. 9, 1931.

Consolidated with Jonesboro 280,May 28, 1972

II

Charter forfeited Feb. 2, 1932, Char-ter restored April 27, 1935. Consoli-dated with Ashland 196, Nov. 30, 1974.

Consolidated with Galileo 368, Jan.(26, 1939.)

No charter granted. See G. L. Proc.1922, Page 121.

408409 Calcasieu .410

411 '•Jew River412 Cedar Grove413 Indivisible Friends.414 Dan Gilbert415 Isis416 America417 Wm. D. White418 Greenwood419420421422423424425

42'428429

43043143:43343443543(437

Capitol.

Slagle.

HarmonyManyDaylightDavid R. Graham.[stroumaIheo. Roosevelt...Alco

426 Square and Compass .Queensborough.West Monroe ,Sterlington

Lee E. Thomas..TriumphT. B. GilbertSulphurFairfieldsFidelityLafourcheAndrew Jackson.

399400401

4024034044054064074084094104114141341441!

41'418419420

426427428

Baton Rouge, E. Baton Rouge Par.Lake Charles, Calcasieu ParishSlagle, Vernon Parish

Gonzales, Ascension ParishCedar Grove, Caddo ParishAlgiers, Orleans ParishGilbert, Franklin ParishNew Orleans, Orleans ParishNew Orleans, Orleans ParishGretna, Jefferson ParishGreenwood, Caddo ParishEunice, St. Landry ParishMany, Sabine ParishNew Orleans, Orleans ParishNew Orleans, Orleans ParishIstrouma, East Baton Rouge Par.New Orleans, Orleans ParishAlco, Vernon Parish

Kenner, Jefferson ParishQueensborough, Caddo Parish .West Monroe, Ouachita Parish.Sterlington, Ouachita Parish

New Orleans, Orleans Parish..Triumph, Plaquemines Parish.Wisner, Franklin ParishSulphur, Calcasieu Parish.

421422423424425 Baton Rouge, E. Baton Rouge Par.

New Orleans, Orleans Parish.Golden Meadow, Lafourche Par.Arabi, St. Bernard Parish

192l|Feb. 7, 1922Feb. 7, 1922Feb. 7, 1922

1921

1921 Feb. 7, 19221921192119211921

19211922 Feb.1922 'eb.1922 Peb.1922 'eb.1922 Feb.19231924

1941

Feb.Peb.Peb.Peb.-eb.Feb.

Feb.Feb.Feb.

19221922192219221922

7, 19226, 19236, 19236, 19235, 19245, 19245, 19244, 19254, 1925

1925 'eb. 2, 1926192( Feb. 8, 19271926 Feb. 8, 19271930 'eb. 3, 1931

1935 Feb. 3, 1936Feb. 9, 1942'eb. 12, 1946Peb. 10, 1947Peb. 10, 1947'eb. 16, 1948Peb. 16, 1948Peb. 16, 1948

Consolidated with N. H. Bray No.208, Nov. 9, 1930.

Now Shreveport

Cons, with J. F. Purdy 396, 12-8-1941.

onsolidated with N. H. Bray208, Dec. 28, 1944.

Name changed to Robert W . Cret-ney, 1962.

BO

1ES

Location changed to Cut Off 1950.

Names of Lodges

GueydanBayou ChicotCalvinBroadmoorRudolph KrauseKrotz SpringsNortheastFair ParkJohn C. AyersSunsetCameronLebanonBakerCentralWestlakeMetairieSt. CharlesPaul Revere

BlanchardTemple,

JusticeM. E. GirardIowaEast GateMarthaville


Dateof Original

Charter Remarks

43843944C44144:443444445446447448449450451452453454455

45(457

45845946C461462

42943043143243343443543e437438439440441442443444445t46

447448

449450451452453

Gueydan, Vermilion ParishBayou Chicot, Evangeline ParCalvin, Winn ParishShreveport, Caddo ParishLake Charles, Calcasieu ParishKrotz Springs,-St. Landry Parish...Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge ParShreveport, Caddo ParishLake Charles, Calcasieu ParishShreveport, Caddo ParishCameron, Cameron ParishShreveport, Caddo ParishBaker, East Baton Rouge ParBaton Rouge, E. Baton Rouge Par.Westlake, Calcasieu ParishMetairie, Jefferson ParishParadis, St. Charles ParishJones, Morehouse Parish

Blanchard, Caddo Parish..Shreveport, Caddo Parish.

Lake Charles, Calcasieu ParishLafayette, Lafayette ParishIowa, Calcasieu ParishBaton Rouge, E. Baton Rouge Par..Marthaville, Natchitoches Par

Feb.Feb.3eb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.

1952 Feb.1952 Feb.1952 Feb.1952 Feb19531953195319531954

Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.

1955 Jan.

19551955

19551956195619581958

Feb.Feb.

Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.

14,14,14,14,11,11,11,11,9,9,9,9,9,9,9,15,15,23,

23,23,

11,11,11,2,2,

194919491949194919521952195219521953195319531953195419541954195519551956

19561956

19571957195719591959

Location changed to Bonita 1966. Con.with St. Andrews 256,July 8, 1976

Location changed toBossier City, Bossier Parish 1968.

|

1

463 Hurd Merrill464 A. U. Peterson465 Pearl466 Hap Arnold467 Independence468 Bayou Lacombe469 J. C. Stewart470 Varnado471 Moss Bluff472 Bogalusa473 Southern Hills474 Collegetown475 Albany476 Walker-George477 Dominique You478 Belle Chasse479 Universal480 Exemplar481 AbeHinson

1 Louisiana Relief2 Shreveport-Bossier City

Relief3 Southwest Louisiana

Relief4 Ouachita Relief3 Baton Rouge Relief

154*55156157458159460461462463464465466467468469470471472

Jvingston, Livingston Parish^olsom, St. Tammany Parish'earl River, St. Tammany ParShreveport, Caddo ParishIndependence, Tangipahoa ParLacombe, St. Tammany ParishWest Monroe, Ouachita ParishVarnado, Washington ParishMoss Bluff, Calcasieu ParishBogalusa, Washington ParishShreveport, Caddo ParishMonroe, Ouachita ParishAlbany, Livingston ParishSwartz Ouachita ParishReggio, St. Bernard ParishBelle Chasse, Plaquemines ParishLake Charles, Calcasieu ParishLafayette, Lafayette ParishAlexandria, Rapides Parish

RELIEF LODGES

New Orleans

Shreveport, Caddo Parish

Lake Charles, Calcasieu ParishMonroe, Ouachita ParishBaton Rouee . E. Baton Rouee Par

19581959195".195S196C1961196:196219631963196319641964196?1968197C197119711971

195(

19581964197'

Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.Feb.

July

Feb.

Feb.Feb.Feb.

2, 19598, 19608, 19608, 19606, 19615 , 19624 , 19633 , 19643 , 19643 , 19643 , 19641, 19651, 19657, 19663 , 19692 , 19702 , 19717, 19727, 1972

1, 1854

11, 1957

4 , 19581, 19653 , 1976

Does not confer degrees.

Does not confer degrees.

Does not confer degrees.Does not confer degrees.Does not confer degrees.

2o

1

Year

i8i:181:181'isr181f181'181!181<182(18?182:182318241825182(1827182i1829183f1831183218331834

msI81fi183718381839184018411842

GRAND MASTER

IP. Fran. DuBourg•P. Fran. DuBourg*P. Fran. DuBourg*J. SoulieI. Soulie•J Soulie•L. C. Moreau Lislel•J. B. ModLefevre*Y. Lemonnier*Aug. Macarty*J. F. Canonge•D. F. Burthe•J. F. Canonge•JohnH. Holland•JohnH. Holland•John H. Holland•JohnH. Holland•J. F. Canonge•JohnH. Holland•JohnH. Holland•JohnH. Holland•JohnH. Holland•JohnH. Holland•JohnH. Holland*L. H. Feraud*L. H. Feraud•JohnH. Holland•JohnH. Holland•A. W. Pichot•A. W. Pichot•Jean Lamothe

List of Past Grand Officers of the Grand Lodges of the State of Louisiana

DEP. GR. MASTERS

•L. C. Moreau Lislet...•L. C. Moreau Lislet...*L. C. Moreau Lislet...*L. C. Moreau Lislet .•L. C. Moreau Lislet...

•J. B. Mod. Lefevre....•JeanB. DeBois•Aug. Macarty•J. F. Canonge•G. Dubuys•G. Dubuys*Y. Lemonnier*L. A. deBodin*M. Fleitas*M. Fleitas•A. Morphy•D. F. Burthe•A. Longer•J. B. Fagot•Aug. Douce•Aug. Douce•Aug. Douce

•J. F. Canonge•F. J. Verrier•J. J. Mercies•Alex Phillips*G. A. Montmain•Jean Lamothe§Ramon Vionnet

the Present Year.

3R. SR. WARDENS

*J. Blanque•J. Blanque•J. Soulie

•J. B. Mod. Lefevre...•J B Mod Lefevre•Jean B. DesBois*Y. Lemonnier*J. F. Canonge*G. Debuys*Y. Lemonnier•L. C. Moreau Lislet..*L. A. deBodin*A. Longer•A. Longer

•Charles Maruin•A. Longer

*Seth W. Nye•Seth W. Nye•Jean Lamothe•Jean Lamothe*F. J Verrier•J. B. F. Giquel•J. B. F. Giquel•J. B. Lambert•F. J. Verrier•J. Viosca•J. Viosca•Paul Bertus

3R. JR. WARDENS

•Francis Pernot•J. B. DesBois•Dominique Roquette...•J B. Mod. Lefevre....•Y. Lemonnier

*Y. Lemonnier•Aug. Macarty•G. Dubuys•A. Peychaud*G. Leaumont*L. A. deBodin•A. Longer•Charles Maruin•Charles Maruin

•A. Longer•J. B. Fagot•J B. Fagot•Jean Lamothe•Thos. Blois•J. B. F. Giquel•Chas. Revoille•J B F Giquel.•Jean Lamothe...•F. Coquet•Zenon Colson•Perez Snell§Ramon Vionnet§Ramon Vionnet§Ramon Vionnet

, from its Organization to

3R. TREASURERS

•Jean Baptiste Pinta•Jean Baptiste Pinta•Jean Baptiste Pinta•Jean Baptiste Pinta•Jean Baptiste Pinta•Jean Baptiste Pinta•Jean Baptiste Pinta.....•Jean Baptiste Pinta•Jean Baptiste Pinta*G. W. Morgan•G. W. Morgan•G. W. Morgan•G. W. Morgan*C. Miltenberger•C. Miltenberger•C. Miltenberger•C. Miltenberger•C. Miltenberger•L. H. Feraud•L. H. Feraud•Alex Phillips•Alex Phillips•Alex Phillips•Alex Phillips

•Joaquin Viosca•Francois Coquet•Cotton Henry•Jean Lamothe•Fleury Generally•Fleury Generally

GRAND SECRETARIES

•J. B. Gregoire Veron•J. B. Gregoire Veron•J. B. Gregoire Veron•Auguste Guibert•Auguste Guibert

•Auguste Guibert•N. Visnier; •F. Dissard*F. Dissard•F. Dissard•F. Dissard*F. Dissard•F. Dissard•F. Dissard•F. Dissard•F. Dissard•F. Dissard*F. Dissard*F. Dissard•F. Dissard•F. Dissard•F. Dissard*F. Dissard•F. Dissard*F. Dissard*F. Dissard*F. Dissard•F. Dissard*F. Dissard; *L. H. Feraud•P. Dubayle"P. Dubayle

LIST OF PAST AND PRESENT GRAND OFFICERS—Continued.

Year

184318441845184^18471848lapl1849Lagl18S01851

185218531854

18551SS6185718581859186C

1861186218631864186«1866186-;186!

GRAND MASTER

*E. A. Canon*E. A. Canon•Robert Preaux*Felix GarciaJFelix Garcia*Felix Garcia'M. R. Dudley•Luc. Hermann•John Gedge•Luc. Hermann•John Gedge ,

•H. R. W. Hill•H. R. W. Hill•Wm. M. Perkins

•Wm. M. Perkins•Wm M Perkins•Wm. M. Perkins•Amos Adams•Samuel M. Todd•J. Q. A. Fellows

*J. Q. A. Fellows•J. Q. A. Fellows•J. Q. A. Fellows•J. Q. A. Fellows•J. Q. A. Fellows•Wm. M. Perkins•A. J. Norwood•Henry R. Swasey

DEP. GR. MASTERS

•Robert Preaux•Robert Preaux•Felix Garcia•Luc. Hermann ;•Robert Preaux•Luc. Hermann•Thos H Lewis*F. Calongne•Jno. W. Crockett

•Geo. W. Catlett

•Robt. F. McGuire•Wm. L. Knox•Wm. L. Knox

•Geo. D. Shadburn*M H Dosson•Amos Adams•Samuel M. Todd*S. O. Scruggs•A. G. Carter

•A. G. Carter•A. G. Carter•A. G. Carter•A. G. Carter•Edward Barnett•A. J. Norwood•H. R. Swasey•Sy. G. Parsons

GR. SR. WARDENS

•A. D. Guesnon•Luc. Hermann .Y•Luc. Hermann•Francis Calongne•Francois Meilleur•Thos. R. Patten*W. P. Coleman•Ant. Mondelli•Wm. M. Perkins•Ant. Mondelli•R. F. McGuire

•Wm. L. Knox• S . M. Hart*H. W. Huntington

*M. H. Dosson

•A. S. Washburn*S. O. Scruggs• A . J. Norwood• J o h n C . Gordy

• J o h n C . Gordy*B. G. Thibodeaux*B. G. Thibodeaux• B . G. Thibodeaux•George A. Pike*S. O. Scruggs• S . O. Scruggs• J o h n C . Jones

GR. JR. WARDENS

fH. Kidel•Francis Calongne.'Francis Calongne•Joseph Lisbony•Roman Brugier•Alex Derbes*G. Gorin•Simon Meilleur^J. W. McNamara•Geo. W. Catlett•W. L. Knox

•S. M. Hart•W. H. HuntingtonpGeo. D. Shadburn

•Law P. Crain*S. O Scruggs•S. O. Scruggs•A. J. Norwood•Joseph Santini•Henry Regenburg

•Henry Regenburg•Samuel J. Powell•Samuel J. Powell•Samuel J. Powell•John Booth"John C. Jones•John A. Stevenson•Wm. McDuff

GR. TREASURERS

•Fleury Generelly§Ramon VionnetJRamon VionnetIRamon VionnetSRamon VionnetJRamon Vionnet•Daniel Blair§Ramon Vionnet•Daniel Blair§Ramon Vionnet•S. Herriman

•S. Herriman•S. Herriman*S. Herriman•Daniel Goodman•Stephen C. Michell....•Stephen C. Michell....•Stephen C. Michell....•Stephen C. Michell....•Stephen C. Michell....•Stephen C. Michell....•Samuel M. Todd•Samuel M. Todd•Harmon Doane•Harmon Doane•Henry R. Swasey•Henry R. Swasey•Henrv R. Swasey•Samuel M. Todd•Samuel M. Todd

GRAND SECRETARIES

•P. Dubayle; *F. J. Verrier*F. J. Verrier*F. J. Verrier»F. J. Verrier*F. J. Verrier*F. J. Verrier*W. H. Howard*F. J. Verrier*W. H. Howard•J. J. E. Massicot*J. J. E. Massicot

•Edward Barnett'"Edward Barnett•Samuel G. Risk

"Samuel G. Risk'Samuel G. Risk•Samuel G. Risk•Samuel G. Risk•Samuel G. Risk•Samuel G. Risk

•Samuel G. Risk•Samuel M. Todd•Samuel M. Todd•Samuel M. Todd"Samuel M. Todd•Samuel M. Todd•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor


Year

186918701871187?187318741875187618771878187918801881188218831884188518861887188818891890189118921891189418951896189718981899

GRANDMASTER

"Samuel M. Todd•Samuel M. Todd•Samuel M. Todd'Samuel M. Todd•Michel Eloi. Girard•Michel Eloi. Girard•JohnG. Fleming•John G. Fleming'Samuel J. Powell•Samuel J. Powell•Edwin Marks•Edwin Marks•W R Whitaker*W. R. Whitaker*Jas. L. Lobdell*Jas. L. Lobdell•David R. Graham

*Chas. F. BuckfChas. F. BuckPChas. F. Buck•Chas. F. Buck•Chas. F. Buck*Chas F. Buck*Geo. W. Bolton'•Geo. H. Packwood•Geo. H. Packwood•Albert G. Brice*AlbertG. Brice•A. C. Allen•A. C. Allen

DEP. GR. MASTERS

•Sy. G. Parsons•Amos Kent•Amos Kent•Jos. P. Hornor•John G. Fleming•John G. Fleming•William Robson•William Robson•Edwin Marks•Edwin Marks•Hy. C. Young•Hy. C. Young•Jas. L. Lobdell•Jas. L. Lobdell*D. R. Graham•D. R. Graham•J. D. Hammonds*J. G. McWilliams•Geo. H. Packwood....*F. M. Brooks•Geo. H. Packwood....•Geo. H. Packwood....•Geo. H. Packwood....•Geo. H. Packwood....•A. G. Brice•A. G. Brice•A. G. Brice•A. C. Allen•A. C. Allen•L. L. Schwartz•L. L. Schwartz

GR. SR. WARDENS

•Amos Kent•Wm. Robson•Wm. Robson•M. E. Girard•Edwin Marks•Edwin Marks•W. R. Whitaker•W. R. Whitaker•W. R. Whitaker :•Hy. C. Young•Geo. H. Braughn•Geo. H. Braughn•Wm. W. Leake•D. R. Graham•D. Leatherman•Chas. F. Buck•Chas. F. Buck•Chas. F. Buck'F. M. Brooks•F. M. Brooks•F. M. Brooks•Geo. W. Bolton•Geo. W. Bolton•Geo. W. Bolton•Wm. T. Benedict•Robert H. Cage•Robert H. Cage•Robert H. Cage•Robert H. Cage"•Robert H. Cage•Robert H. Cage

GR. JR. WARDENS

•JohnL. Barrett•John B. Sorapuru•John B. Sorapuru•Edwin Marks*W. R. Whitaker•W. R. Whitaker•Julius Lisso•Julius Lisso•Albert L. Abbott•Geo. H. Braughn•H. Van McCain•J. L. Lobdell•David R. Graham*D. Leatherman•C. F. Buck*W. A. Strong•W. A. Strong•Geo. H. Packwood....•David N. Barrow•Frank P. Stubbs•Wm. T. Benedict•Wm. T. Benedict•Wm. T. Benedict•Wm. T. Benedict•Robert H. Cage•JohnClegg•John Clegg•R. R. Reid•R. R. Reid•R. R. Reid•R. R.Reid

GR. TREASURERS

•Henry R. Swasey•Henry R. Swasey•Henry R. Swasey•Henry R. Swasey•Wm. Stephen Pike•Wm. Stephen Pike•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt•A. W. Hyatt'A. W. Hyatt»A. W.Hyatt"A. W. Hyatt

GRAND SECRETARIES

•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor•Jas. C. Batchelor"*Jas. C. Batchelor•Richard Lambert•Richard Lambert•Richard Lambert•Richard Lambert•Richard Lambert•Richard Lambert•Richard Lambert•Richard Lambert•Richard Lambert


Year GRAND MASTER PEP. GR. MASTERS JR. SR. WARDENS GR. JR. WARDENS GR. TREASURERS IGRAND SECRETARIES

1900]19011902190319041905;1906190719081909191019111912191319141915191619171918191919201921192219231924192519261927192819291930

•Robert H. Cage•Robert H. Cage

Robert R. Reidi*Robert R. Reid•L. P. Delahoussaye.•L. P. Delahoussaye.!*L. C. Allen*L. E. Thomast t J . C. Drew•L. E. Thomas|*JohnS. Thibaut*John S. Thibaut•E. H. Addington*Emil Sundbery*J. H. Caldwell•A. W. Cheesmani*B. B. Purser"John W. Armstrong..*Geo. A. Treadwell...

!Rudolph Krause•Wynne G. Rogers....*H. H. Bain*Ira W. Sylvester•Joseph Sinai•Premiss B. Carter....•Haney B. Conner ...,X PaulHaller

•Edwin F. GayleJames H. Rowland...

•PhilG. Ricks•LeonS. Haas

»R. R. Reid•R. R. Reid*L. P. Delahoussaye.•L. P. Delahoussaye..*E. T. Sellers*L. C. Allent t J . C. DrewttJ . C. Drew•Fred Marsh•Chas. E. Cormier....•Chas. E. Cormier....•E. H. Addington•Emil Sundbery>B. B. Purser*A. W. Cheesman ....*B. B. Purser•Jno. W. Armstrong.•Geo. A. Treadwell...•Rudolph KrauserWynne G. Rogers

*H. H. Bain•Ira Sylvester•Joseph Sinai•Prentiss B. Carter....*H. B. Conner•J. PaulHaller•Edwin F. Gayle•James H. Rowland...•PhilG. Ricks•Leon S. Haas•Ernest E. Sykes

•H. M. Danneel•L. P. Delahoussaye.•E. T. Sellers•E. T. Sellers•L. C. Allen

•E. T. Sellers.

*L. E. Thomas*L. E. Thomas*F. C. Marsh•N. B. Null|*John Puleston*E. H. Addington....•Emil Sundbery*B. B. Purser•James H. Caldwell...,*B. B. PurserI*Jno. W. Armstrong..•Geo. A.Treadwell.Rudolph KrauseWynne G. Rogers....

*H. H. Bainf*Ira W. Sylvester

Joseph Sinai|*P. B. Carter?*H. B. Conner'J. PaulHaller

i*Edwin F. Gaylei*James H. Rowland..•PhilG. Ricks>LeonS. Haas•Ernest E. Sykes*J. C. Ayers

•E. T. Sellers•L. C. Allen•L. C. Allen•O. H. Simpson•O. H. SimpsonF. C. Marsh

•N. B. Null

•A. G. Ricksj*A. G. Ricks•A. G. Ricks•A. G. Ricks•A. G. Ricks•A. G. Ricks

•John Puleston•John S. Thibaut•Emil Sundbery*B. B. Purser

•A. G. RicksA. G. Ricks

•A. G. Ricks•A. G. Ricks•A. G. Ricks

•James H. Caldwell...•A. W. Cheesman ....•John W. Armstrong .•Geo. A. Treadwell...£Iohn T. Lasley

!*Wynne G. Rogers...*H. H. Bain•Ira W. Sylvester|*Joseph Sinai'•P. B. Carter

|*A. G. Ricks•A. G. Ricks|*A. G. Ricks•A. G. Ricks•A. G. Ricks

A. G. RicksA. G.

f*A. B.|*A. G.

•A. G .

!*A. G.

RicksRicksRicksRicksRicks

*H. B. Conner•J. PaulHaller•Edwin F. Gayle•James H. Rowland...PhilG. Ricks

•Leon S. Haas•Ernest E. Sykes•J. C. Ayers*W. D. Haas, Jr

[•A. G.;*A. G.•A. G.•A. G.

S. G.•S. G.*S. G.•S. G.'S. G.

RicksRicksRicksRicks.Gainsburgh.Gainsburgh.Gainsburgh.Gainsburgh.Gainsburgh.

•Richard Lambert|*Richard Lambert•Richard Lambert"Richard Lambert•Richard Lambert•Richard Lambert•Richard Lambert•Richard Lambert•Richard LambertRichard Lambert

•Richard Lambert•Richard Lambert•Richard LambertRichard Lambert

fRichard LambertJohn A. Davilla•John A. Davilla

[•John A. Davillapohn A. Davillaf*John A. Davilla|*John A. Davilla•John A. Davilla•John A. Davilla*John A. Davilla•John A. Davilla•John A. DavillaJohn A. Davilla

•John A. Davilla•John A. Davilla•John A. Davilla•John A. Davilla


Year GRAND MASTER DEP. GR. MASTERS GR. SR. WARDENS JR. JR. WARDENS GR. TREASURERS GRAND SECRETARIES

19311932193319341935193(19371938193S194C194119421943194419451946194719481949195019511952195319541955195619571958195919601961

•Ernest E. Sykes•J. C. Ayers•W. D. Haas, Jr•Milton W. Boylan ...Philip LieberRobert F. Kennon....

*Archie T. Higgins....Chas. F. Ratcliff

•Robert H. Brooks....*J. Chris Nungesser...*Dee A. Strickland....J. Luther Jordan

•Benjamin Y. Wolf...*W. S. KingreyOtto E. Passmen

•Theodore E. Mathes.•Q. T. Hardtner•D. L. ButlerPaulB. Habans

•Robert W. Cretney...•Thos. W. SharpOliver H. Dabezies ..Alex L. Stephens

•Clarence BeasleyLouis A. LegettD. Allen LongElmer I. Gibson

•J. B. Higginbotham..'John F. Hartmann....'Frank BrownMorris Shapiro

•J. C. Ayers•W. D. Haas, Jr•Milton W. Boylan*Philip LieberRobert F. Kennon

•Archie T. Higgins•Chas. F. Ratcliff•Robert H. Brooks•J. Chris Nungesser"Dee A. StricklandJ. Luther Jordan

•Benjamin Y. Wolf•W. S. KingreyOtto E. Passman

•Theodore E. Mathes...*Q. T. Hardtner•D. L. Butler•PaulB. Habans•Robert W. Cretney ...•Thos. W. SharpOliver H. Dabezies...Alex L. Stephens


*J. B. Higginbotham ..."John F. Hartmann"Frank Brown"J. Y. Sanders, JrDwight A. Dahmes...

•W. D. Haas, JrJMilton W. Boylan..."'Philip LieberRobt. F. KennonArchie T. Higgins ...

•Chas. F. Ratcliff•Robert H. Brooks....*J. Chris Nungesser...*Dee A. Strickland....J. Luther Jordan'Benjamin Y. Wolf...

*W. S. KingreyOtto E. Passman

•Theodore F. Mathes.•O. T. Hardtner•D. L. ButlerPaul B. Habans

•Robert W. Cretney ..•Thos. W. SharpOliver H. Dabezies ..Alex L. Stephens ....


•J. B. Higginbotham .•John F. Hartmann...."Frank Brown•J. Y. Sanders, JrMorris ShapiroL. V. Noles

•Milton W. Boylan ...Philip LieberRobt. F. Kennon

•Archie T. Higgins ...'Chas. F. RatcliffRobert H. Brooks....

*J. Chris Nungesser...*Dee A. Strickland....J. Luther Jordan

•Benjamin Y. Wolf...•W. S. KingreyOtto E. Passman

•Theodore F. Mathes.•Q. T. Hardtner

Paul B. Habans•Robert W. Cretney ..•Thos. W. SharpOliver H. Dabezies..Alex L. Stephens ....

•Clarence BeasleyLouis A. LegettD. Allen LongElmer I. Bigson

•J. B. Higginbotham .John F. Hartmann....Frank Brown

"J. Y. Sanders, JrMorris ShapiroDwight A. Dahmes..Howard M. Sigler ...

•S. G. Gainsburgh....•S. G. Gainsburgh....•S. G. Gainsburgh....•S. G. Gainsburgh....•S . G. Gainsburgh....•S. G. Gainsburgh....•Horace R. Perez, Sr.•Horace R. Perez, Sr.•Horace R. Perez, Sr.•Horace R. Perez, Sr.•U. W. McMillan•U. W.•U. W.•U. W.•U. W.•U. W.•U. W.•U. W.•U. W.•U. W.•U. W.•u. w.•u. w.•u. w.•u. w.•u. w.•u. w.•u. w.•u. w.•u. w.•u. w.

McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.McMillan.

•L. E. Thomas•L. E. Thomas•L. E. Thomas•L. E. Thomas•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.*D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr."D. Peter Laguens, Jr.*D. Peter Laguens, Jr.*D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.

II


Yeai GRAND MASTER DEP. GR. MASTERS GR. SR. WARDENS GR. JR. WARDENS GR. TREASURERS GRAND SECRETARIES

1962196319641965196619671968:1969i19701971197219731974197519761977

Dwight A. Dahmes....L. V. NolesHoward M. SiglerWoodrow A. DownsPeter L. Bernard, JrA. J. LewisDavid S. HartmanT. Scott Strickland 'T. B. Mclntosh, Jr....Grover L. Covington•Harwell L. AllenN. H. McClamroch, Jr...Earl S. DobbsFredH. Raiford, JrRobert H. Crosby, Jr...

VE. R. Minchew

L. V. Noles IHoward M. Sigler....Woodrow A. Downs .P. L. Bernard, JrA. J. Lewis .]David S. Hartman ....T. Scott Strickland....T. B. Mclntosh, Jr. ..Grover L. Covington.

•Harwell L. AllenN. H. McClamroch, JrEarlS. DobbsFredH. Raiford, Jr...Robert H. Crosby, Jr.E. R. MinchewArthur M. Retif

Howard M. SiglerWoodrow A. Downs..P. L. Bernard, Jr

•Rauhman O. LongDavid S. HartmanT. Scott StricklandT. B. Mclntosh, Jr. ...Grover L. Covington..

•Harwell L. AllenN. H. McClamroch, JrEarlS. DobbsFredH. Raiford, Jr....Robert H. Crosby, Jr..E. R. MinchewArthur M. RetifD. Walter Jessen

Woodrow A. Downs ..P. L. Bernard, Jr'Rauhman O. LongA. J. LewisT. Scott Strickland ;T. B. Mclntosh, Jr. ...\Grover L. Covington..•Harwell L. AllenN. H. McClamroch, JrjEarlS.DobbsFredH. Raiford, Jr....Robert H. Crosby, Jr..E. R. MinchewArthur M. RetifD. Walter JessenRobert L. Kleinpeter...

*U. W. McMillan...*U. W. McMillan...•U. W. McMillan...§§U. W. McMillan .Claude E. Meyer...Claude E. Meyer...Claude E. Meyer...Claude E. Meyer...Claude E. Meyer...Claude E. Meyer...Claude E. Meyer...Claude E. Meyer...Claude E. Meyer...Claude E. Meyer...JohnB. Trask. Sr..John B. Trask, Sr. .

|*D. Peter Laguens, Jr.j*D. Peter Laguens, Jr.*D. Peter Laguens, Jr.•D. Peter Laguens, Jr.*D. Peter Laguens, Jr.

D. Peter Laguens, Jr.*D. Peter Laguens, Jr.!*D. Peter Laguens Jr.*D. Peter Laguens, Jr.

D. Peter Laguens, Jr.|*D. Peter Laguens, Jr.i*D. Peter Laguens, Jr.

Delwin P. LaguensDelwin P. LaguensDelwin P. LaguensDelwin P. Laguens

•Died ttResigned. §Demitted. ^Suspended. §§Grand Treasurer Emeritus.tGrand Lodge Communication 1945 cancelled account United States Government travel restrictions. No election Grand Junior Warden.

A-90 NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES

GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRANDLODGE OF LOUISIANA, WITH THE NAMES AND

ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES

UNITED STATES

Alabama Robert M. Savage Montogomery.Arizona James M. King Phoenix.Arkansas Jack B. Donham Little Rock.California Edward H. Siems San Francisco.Colorado Dean C. Settle Denver.Connecticut William Campbell Wallingford.Delaware James B. Kilvington Wilmington.District of Columbia William H. Minnick Washington.Florida William A. Whitcomb Jacksonville.Georgia Carl F. Lester, Jr Macon.Idaho Gifford R. Shaffer Boise.Illinois Paul R. Stephens Rushville.Indiana Dwight L. Smith Indianapolis.Iowa Charles T. Jackson Cedar Rapids.Kansas Albert O. Arnold, Jr Topeka.Kentucky Joe C. McClanahan Louisville.Louisiana Delwin P. Laguens New OrleansMaine Peter C. Schmidt Portland.Maryland Stanley R. Uppercue Baltimore.Massachusetts Robert P. Beach Boston.Michigan Royce E. Curlis Grand Rapids.Minnesota Harvey R. Hans,en St. Paul.Mississippi .T. K. Griffis Meridian.Missouri Frank A. Arnold Jefferson City.Montana Donald W. Schenck Helena.Nebraska Norris W. Lallman Omaha.Nevada Royal D. Crowell Gardrierville.New Hampshire Robert H. Danelson Concord.New Jersey Edward Rainey Burlington.New Mexico Ronald A. Brinkman Albuquerque.New York Wendell K. Walker New York.North Carolina Robert P. Dudley Raleigh.North Dakota Loren C. Rasmussen Fargo.Ohio Robert A. Hinshaw WorthingtonOklahoma C. W. Reese Guthrie.Oregon Elvin E. Phillips Forest Grove.Pennsylvania William A. Capenter Philadelphia.Rhode Island Albert W. Abramson Cranston.South Carolina H. Dwight McAlister Columbia.South Dakota Lawrence J. Larson Sioux Falls.Tennessee John R. Stracener Nashville.Texas Harvey C. Byrd Waco.Utah Clarence M. Groshell Salt Lake City.Vermont Cecil R. Brown Burlington.Virginia John P. Stokes.. Richmond.Washington tdward L. Bennett Tacoma.

NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES A-91

GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE—Continued.

West Virginia Julian B. Hollingsworth Charleston.Wisconsin Doyn Inman Milwaukee.Wyoming Marcus R. Nichols Casper.

GRAND LODGES OF DOMINION OF CANADA.

Alberta Melvin P. Dunford Calgary.British Columbia David M. Taylor 1495 W. 8th Ave.,

V6HIC9Vancouver, B.C.

Canada in the Provinceof Ontario J. A. Irvine Box 217,

L8N3C9Hamilton, Ontario.

Manitoba.., John L. Rankin 420 Corydon Ave.,Winnipeg, R3L ONS

New Brunswick A. C. Lemonn P. O. Box 6430,St. John.

Nova Scotia Reginald A. Coombes Box 214,B3J2M4Halifax.

Prince Edward Island E. C. Mac Millan Box 337, Charlottetown.Quebec W. G. Parker 2295 St. Mark St.,

Montreal, H3H2G9Saskatchewan ...E. A. Snell Masonic Temple,

1930 Lome St.,Regina.

GRAND LODGES OF GREAT BRITAIN.

England James W. Stubbs Freemason's Hall,London, WC2B 5AZ

Ireland J. O. Harte Freemason's Hall,Dublin, C. 2.

Scotland E. Stuart Falconer Freemason's Hall,96 George St.Edinburgh, EH2 3DH

GRAND LODGES OF AUSTRALIA

New South Wales R. G. Connon P. O. Box A. 259Sydney South,N.S.W. 2000

New Zealand P. J. Oliver P. O. Box 6439,Wellington, C. 2.New Zealand.

Queensland R. E. Minett Box 2204, G.P.O.,Brisbane.

South Australia J. H. R. Garde Freemason's Hall,North Terrace,Adelaide, 5000



Tasmania H. Edwards Masonic Temple,44 Harrington St.

Victoria Garnet W. Jackson 300 Albert St.,East Melbourne,Vic. 3002

Western Australia B.M.W. Bridgeman Freemason's Hall,P. O. Box 6015Hay Street, E. 6000Perth.

GRAND LODGES OF BRAZIL.

Grand Lodge of Ama-zonas and Acre .,. .Sebastiao Maia

Da Silva Rua Leovegildo,Caixa Postal 162Coelho No. 294,Manaus.

Grand Lodge of Bahia Pedro Borges Dos Anjos Rua Carlos Gomes,N. 21, Bahia.

Grand Lodge of Brazilia Emidio RodriguesCarreira Caixa Postal 1128

Brasilia, D.F.Grand Lodge of Ceara Claudio Martins, Jr P.O. Box 76,

Fortaleza, Ceara.Grand Lodge, Guanabara ....Valdemiro Liberato Pinto Rua Mariz E.

Barros, 945, 1953,ZC29Rio de Janerio.

Grand Lodge ofMaranhao Jose Anselmo Dos

Reis Freitas Caixa Postal No. 4Codo, Marannao.

Symbolic Grand Lodgeof Minas Gerais Amoldo Pertence Caixa Postal 5, 30000 Belo

Horizonte, Brazil.

Grand Lodge of Para Francisco Juarezde Ainorim Rebello P. O. Box 333, Belem-

Para, State ofGrao Para.

Grand Lodge of Parana Antonio Andre Jansson Caixa Postal, 1363Curitiba, Parana.

Grand Lodge of Paraiba Dr. Jacy Mendes Leite P. O. Box 3, Joao.Pessoa, Paraiba,Brazil 58000

Grand Lodge of Piaui Francisco De Assis Arruda Caixa Postal 10,Teresina, Piaui,Brazil.

Grand Lodge ofPernambuco Luiz Gonzaga Ribeiro

dos Reis Caixa Postal, 1415,Recife. PE.



Grand Lodge of Estado ofSao Paulo Joao Zimmerman F Templo Masonico

Rua Sao Joaquim, 138

Grand Lodge, RioGrande do Sul Kurt Max Hauser P. O. Box 683, Porto

Alegre, Rio Grandedo Sul, Brazil.

Grand Lodge, SantaCatarina Peter Johann Burger P. O. Box D33,

88000 Florienopolis,Santa Catarina, Brazil.

LATIN AMERICAN GRAND LODGES.

Argentina (Grand Lodge) ....Alchibiades Lappas *Bolivia Pedro Jose' Laguna Casilla No. 564,

La Paz, Bolivia.Chile Oscar Pereira

Henriquez Masonic TempleMarcoleta, 659,Casilla Postal 2867

Costa Rica Roberto Schmidt Gainboa P. O. Box 10060San Jose

Columbia—Gran Logia de Colombia Emesto Gualteros

Alvarez Apartado No. 6672,Bogota

Gran Logia Nacionalde Colombia Moises D. Pancer P. O. Box 333,

Barranquilla.Grand Logia Occidental

de Colombia Jaime Luengas Ruiz Apartado 4020,Cali

Serenisima Grand LogiaNacional de Colombia Jose de J. Alvarez Agames Apartado Postal 16,

Cartagena.Cuba Juan Varela Alvarez Apartado 72.

Masonic Temple,Havana.

Grand Logia"Cuscatlan" Hernan Contreras R Calle Orienta

No. 431,El Salvador.

Dominican Republic Rafael A. Parahoy G Grand TemploNacional MasonicoSanto Domingo,Rep. Dominicana

*AU Mail directed to Grand Lodge Argentina should be forwarded to Grand LodgeTamaulipas (Mex.) Apartado Postal 419, Tampico, Tamp., Mexico.



Grand Logia del Ecuador ....Hector O. Sanchez Soriano Casilla No. 932,Guayaquil.

Guatemala Lauro Antonio Rivera Flores A. P. Postal 34,Guatemala City, C.A.

Honduras Joaquin Bogran-Fiallos Tegucigalpa,P.O. Box 336.

Nicaragua..... Pedro Miguel Arce Apartado PostalNo. 102, Managua,Nicaragua.

Panama Fernando R. Halphen Apartado 84,Panama

Paraguay Vincente A. Zayas Masonic Temple,Palma No. 417,Asuncion.

Peru Alberto Montezuma Apartado Postal No.587, Lima.

Puerto Rico Jorge Guzman Germain P. O. Box 8385,Santurce.

Venezuela Francisco FierroQuinones P. O. Box 927,

Caracas.

THE GRAND LODGES OF MEXICO

Baja California Lorenzo Gonzales Delgado Apartado Postal 134,Tijuana, Baja.California, Mexico

Campeche Santos FuentevilleRamirez , Apartado No. 17,

Campeche, Mexico.Chiapas Mariano Lopez

Sanesteban Tapachula, Chiapas,Mexico.

Cosmos Francisco Urias Belderrain P. O. Box 171,Chihuahua,Mexico.

Hidalgo Fausto Meza Gallegos Apartado No. 75,Pachuca, Hidalgo,Mexico.

Benito Juarez Armando Escalante Vera Apartado 87,IdlefonsoFuentes 350 Sur.Torreon, Coahuila,Mexico.

Nuevo Leon Isidro ValleAquilar Apartado 309,

Monterrey, NuevoLeon, Mexico.

Oaxaca Luciano JuarezRamirez Apartado No. 184,

Oaxaca, Mexico.



Occidental Mexicana Rual Ramos Garcia P. O. Box 9,GuadalajaraJalisco, Mexico.

La Oriental Peninsular Armando Alvarado Vera P. O. Box 61Merida, YucatanMexico

Pacifico Jnonencio Higuera Verdugo P. O. Box 20,Guaymas,Sonora, Mexico

El Potosi Lie. Carlos JorgeAdame Aguilar Hacienda No. 384

San Luis,Potosi, Mexico.

Queretaro Leonides MartinezFuentes Apartado No. 130,

Queretaro, Mexico.Restauracion Pedro A. Hernandez

Gonzalez P. O. Box 26,Villa Hermosa,Tabasco, Mexico.

Tamaulipas Eustaqio Zamora Elizondo A. P. Postal 419,Tampa, Mexico.

Unida Mexicana Dr. Francisco Zamerdio T P. O. Box 56, VeraCruz, Mexico.

Valle de Mexico Guillermo Malpico Esponda P. O. Box 10,Mexico, D. F.

Guadalupe Victoria Abel Rios Guereca Apartado No. 108,Durrango, Mexico.

York Grand Lodge Mino M. Covo P. O. Box 1986Mex. 1,D.G.

OTHER GRAND LODGES

Grand Lodge of Austria Friedrich Haas A 1010 WeinDorotheergasse12, Austria

Grande Logo Belgium Pierre Clerbois Secretariat G.L.B.215 Rue Royale, Boite 21000 Bruxelles(Belgium)

Grand Lodge of China George W. Chen P. O. Box 758,Taipei, Taiwan,China

National Grand Lodge,Czechoslovakia

National Grand Lodge,Denmark Eigil Hanberg Blegdamsvej, 23,

Copenhagen, O.Grand Lodge of Finland Paavo Heikkila Kasarmikatu 16 D

00130 Helsinki, 13



France, Grand LogeNationale, Francaise Y. Trestournel 65 Blvd. Bineau,

Neuilly-sur-Seine(Seine), France.

United Grand Lodgesof Gennany Gerd Honisch 1 Berlin

Einser 31,STR. 12-13, Germany

Greece Christos Rizopoulos Acharnon 19"Tektoniken Idryma"Athens (109)

Holland (Neatherland,Grootoosden derNederlanden) Dr. E. A. Boerenbeker 22 Fluweelen Burgwal,

The Hague.Symbolic Grand Lodge

HungaryIceland (National

Grand Lodge) Jon Skulason Skulagata 55,Reykjavik, Iceland

India C. D. Natarajan (act.) Freemason's Hall,Janpath, Post Box681, New Delhi,India.

Iran Ahmad Aliabadi P. O. Box 11-1777,Tehran, Iran

Israel Joseph Barner P. O. Box 2080,Tel-a-viv, Israel.

Italy (Grand OrienteD'ltalia) (NationalGrand Lodge) Guiseppe Telaro

Campagna Polazzo, ViaGuistiniani, 5Roma, Italy.

Japan Floyd J. Robertson No. 1-3, ShibakoenMinato Ku,Tokyo, Japan.

Luxembourg Rene Gregorius 62 Rue Francois,Gangler ALuxembourgBonnevoie

Norway Rolf Sopler Masonic TempleNedre, VollgateIslo, 1

Phillippine Islands Esteben Munarriz 1440 San Marcelino,Manila, P.I.

Southern Africa H. DuPlessis P. O. Box 61336,Marshall town, Tvl.,2107



Sweden Kjell Edstrom Blasieholmsgaten 6Stockholm.

Switzerland*(Alpina) Hermann Neukomm 3000 Beme,Brunngasse 3O ~

Turkey Ziya Umur Nuniziya Sch.No. 26, Istanbul.

*Mail to Chancery, GrandLodge Alpina of Switzerland,Brunngosse 30, 3011,Beme (Switzerland).

REGISTER OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES—THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.

Grand Lodge Representative From PostofficeAddress

Representative To PostofficeAddress

AlabamaAlbertaArgentina (Gran Logia

Masoneria)ArizonaArkansasAustria, Grand Lodge of

AustriaBelgiumBoliviaBRAZIL:

Amazonas & Acre(Grand Orient)

BahiaBraziliaCeara

MaranhaoMinas GeraisParaParaibaPiaui, TeresinaGuanabaraParana

PemambucoRio Grande do Sul....Santa Catarina

Junius B. SharpEdwin L. Waldron....

William Warren AllenGrover CovingtonEugene Barhain

J. T. MorganIrvin C. BrielS. Preston Eggers, Jr.

Keim MahaffeyHerman RobinW. K. Cubley, SrJ.W.Kennedy, Jr. . . .

CleveG. HeylClarence Bolgiano ....Leonard LevyEdward J. YatesJoao J. S. CaldasLucian LestremauC. L. Brewton, Sr... .

Henry J. WardKenneth Levingston ..J. LeeOrr

layville..Simsboro.

CoushattaLeesvilleAlexandriaPearl River ...New Orleans .New Orleans .Shreveport

HammondLake Charles.Pineville

Jos. S. Southall.Arthur E. Sick ..

Winnfield•iammondOak Ridge

Robert FridmanClarence V. Gulley .VI. C. Lewis, Jr

-ake CharlesNew OrleansBaton Rouge

New Orleans .St. Bernard...Bossier City..Winnfield

Erwin Kulka.

Rafael Gisbert.

Raymondo Coquero Mendes.Archibaldo Baliero

Francisco Marques doNascimento

Washington Frota Francis..Flavio Penido de Freitas....Jose De Moura PinaIldefonso LeiteRuffino Damasio Ferreira..Jadir FagundesDyonil Ruben Carneiro

Bond|Sergio Maranho FalcaoHarald Alberto SoehnleCarlos Augusto Guilherme.

Mobile.Calgary, Alberta.

Buenos Aires.Phoenix.Hot Springs.

Vienna.

LaPaz.

Mamaos.Bahia.

Fortaleza.Codo.Belo Horizonte.Belem.Teresina.Port Alegro.

Recife.


Grand Lodge Representative FromPostofficeAddress Representative To

PostofficeAddress

Sao PauloBritish ColumbiaCanadaChileChinaColoradoCOLOMBIA:

Gran Logia Nacional deColombia (Barran-quilla)

Gran Logia de Colom-bia (Bogota)

Serenisima Gran LogiaNacional de Colombia(Cartagena)

Gran Logia Occidentalde Colombia

ConnecticutCosta RicaCubaCzechoslovakia (Nat'l Gr.

Lodge)DelawareDenmark (National G. L.)District of ColumbiaRepublic DominicanaEcuadorEl Salvador (Cuscatlan)

J. V. JordanPhilip J. Pons..Adam MehnMorris Shapiro..

len ButlerEarl S. Dobbs..

Alberto Barrientos .

Louis F. Alvarez...

John H. Jordan..

Matthew R. Sutherland .Henry A. CrayonD. L. Moseley

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w OrleansAlexandria*Jew Orleans*few Orleans

*Jew Orleans

w Orleans

fonesboro.

Algiers ...iarahan..iinggold.

Jose Palma FilhoNeil GordonRobert E. DaviesEnrique TestaHans C. P. ChunClarence L. Bartholic.

Hiram Preston

Americo Carnicelli,

Luis H. Delgado....

Mario Lemos ArboledaLowry A. PierceAbraham Meltzer SpigelJose Angel Rams de la Pena .

W. Warren Allen, Jr.Elmer I. GibsonRobert H. BrowerW. W. TerralMilton A. SchiltzChester H. Frederic...

WinnfieldHarrisonburg .EltonAlexandria.Oakdale....Metairie

James H. HutchinsWilly G. Krogh-PaulsenFredC. HardinEnrique Espinosa Reynado.Jorge BondyManuel Vidal

Vancouver.Mt. Forest.

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Dover.Blegdamsvej.Washington, D. C.

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Grand Lodge Representative FromPostofficeAddress Representative To

PostofficeAddress

EnglandFinlandFloridaGrand Loge National

FrancaiseGeorgiaGermany, United Grand

Lodges ofGuatemalaGreeceHondurasHolland (Netheriand,

Grootoosden derNederlanden)

Hungary Symbolic GrandLodge at Budapest......

Iceland (National G. L.)..IdahoIllinois

IndiaIndianaIranIrelandIsraelItaly, National Gr. Lodge .JapanKansas

A. J. LewisClarence H. Jordan....Lewis J. Faciane

Bossier City.Mansfield....Abbeville ....

Earl of StradbrokeLieut. Gen. Urpo Levo.Harvey A. Giberson

Oliver H. DabeziesThos. B. Mclntosh, Jr.

Richard KlattBernard I. Zoller, JrNicholas G. Koutroulis .Robt. F. Kennon

Robert Svendson ...

Sidney Mendelvitz ...J. Luther JordanN. Harris

McClamroch, Jr...L. Roy Austin, Sr....EarlH. SmithPatrick CarsonDel win P. Laguens ..Donald H. Spurlock.George GulottaJohnW. FelpsEdward G. Fisher....

New Orleans .New Orleans .

New Orleans.New Orleans.New Orleans .Baton Rouge .

T. Ritchie Pledge....Albert I. Armstrong.

Karl BrunnerCarlos Gonzalez Prado .Alfred LaganasJuan Elias Flefil

New Orleans . Dr. L. Deen.

New Orleans .Mansfield

Onundur Asgeirsson.Frank Burstedt

ShreveportSlidellNew Orleans .ChalmetteMetairieBaton Rouge .New Orleans .Baton Rouge .New Orleans .

Paul R. Stephens ..S. ChanderHerbert L. Arms...Mehi Zolriasstein..Joseph A. Moran..Hans J. NathanMichele Ciccarelli.Paul E. Newman...J. C. McClanahan.

Suffolk.Turku.Fort Lauderdale.

Seine.Atlanta

Stuttgart.Guatamala City.Athens.Tegucigalpa.

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Rushville.New Delhi.Cory don.Tehran.Dublin.Tel-Aviv.Rome.Japan.Louisville.

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Grand Lodge

Kentucky

LuxembourgMaineManitobaMarylandMassachusettsMEXICO:

Baja CaliforniaCampecheChiapasCosmosHidalgoBenito JuarexNuevo LeonOaxacaOccidental MexicanaLa Oriental PeninsularPacificoEl Potosi...QueretaroRestauracionTamaulipasUnida MexicanaValle de MexicoGuadalupe VictoriaYork Grand Lodge

Representative From

Henry Messinger

Charles VillasPaul G. Tomlinson, SrrhomasR. PhillipsJ. M. HollowayI. A. Poche

MylesT. HolleyEmileH. DiethV. Roby AubreyDwight A. DahmesArthur R. Salguero, JrArthur M. RetifThomas J. Pitman, JrChester B. OwenPhilip LieberWinston A. ShoenbergerPeter L. Bernard, JrJoseph PapaF P Cobb JrJames Bruce BainAbraham SolomonStanhope G. CarlisleCollier KillingsworthB F ReevesH. A. Taliaferro

PostofficeAddress

Bastrop

New OrleansNew OrleansShreveportMaringouinLafayette

SibleyNew OrleansShreveportNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansAlexandriaLeesvilleShreveportNew OrleansMetairieArabi

MetairieNew OrleansNwe OrleansGeorgetown

Harrisonburg

Representative To

G. Marshall Tharp

Earle D. Webster)esmond J. RistoChester L. HeadleyAlton L. Miller

•rancisco Zarate VidalCarlos Matos Escobedoinrique GuitierezVlanuel Espejo Mirafuentos

Aristoteles GarzaCarlos Lopez Solisforge Onofre Anguiano S^gnacio JocoboBenigno Palma HernandezAnfonso F. Gomes!xon Sod

Antonio Hernandez GonzalezOctavio Rodriguez CuellorAlberto L. BuentelloEnrique Gotho KuenzierRamiro Arrieta HerreraJ. Julius Schnackenberg

PostofficeAddress

Valley Station.

Portland.Winnipeg.Baltimore.Boston, Mass.

Campeche.Chiapas.Chiahuahua.

Monclova, Coah.Monterrey.Oaxaca.Guadalajara.Merida.Agua Prieta.St. Louis Potosi.

Villahermosa.Tampico.TampicoMexico City.

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IMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew BrunswickNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew South WalesNew YorkNew ZealandNicaraguaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorwayNova ScotiaOhioOklahomaOregonPanamaParaguayPeruPhilippine IslandsPuerto Rico

R. D. BaylissB. B. RhodesD. Walter JessenAlonL. WallCharles W. TurnerJohn F. ArnoldM. L. ChristensenAlison P. FosterHarry B. ManningCarroll W. CormierRobert G. PolackRobert H. SmithLatnie L. Brewton, Sr..Eugene W. Poindexter.SheltonP. HubbardRobert L. Kleinpeter ...Hiram Knox Greer......Jesse M. KnowlesCharles E. McHaleDavid S. HartmanD. Allen LongSidney SchreiberWoodrow A. Downs ...Shelby OakesClifford A. BradleyE. R. MinchewEllis P. Rushing

ShreveportShreveportLake CharlesAmiteNew OrleansMonroeLake CharlesMetairieDeRidderNew OrleansNew OrleansBossier CityWinnfieldShreveportNew OrleansBaton RougePort SulphurLake CharlesNew OrleansDonaldsonville....ApelousasMetairieFarmervilleRosepineDeRidderRustonNew Orleans

Ell wood A. MattsonWinfield A. MitchellCecil A. ThomFrank Ames ArnoldAvard P. SymesJohn A. BottorfClarence K. JonesL. W. VincentWayne P. GoldenGraftonB. DayW. G. ManWarrenDugald FergusonTheodoreS. HillerW. T. JohnsonPedro Cabezas Sanarrasia.William L. Mills, JrEldon D. JuryO. Chr. HvistendahlA. L. MacCalderBen R. EvansPat JarrattDonald B. MeltonDavid BassanJuan Jose PenaArsenio AlvarezNewland BaldwinDenjiro Rivera

Marquette.St. Paul.MeridianSt. Louis.ireat Falls.

Sutton.leno.Moncton.jttleton.Collingswood.'armington.Eastwood.lushing,

[nvercargill.

Concord.'ullerton.

Oslo.Fruro.Fackson.Oklahoma City.'ortland.

Panama City.Asuncion.Bisbal.Manila.

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Prince Edward Island.QuebecQueenslandRhode IslandSaskatchewanScotlandSouth AfricaSouth AustraliaSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaSwedenSwitzerlandTasmaniaTennesseeTexasTurkeyUtahVenezuelaVermontVictoriaVirginiaWashingtonWest AustraliaWest VirginiaWisconsin

Voris KingFrank L. AllenSamuel A. Carleton.L. Morell LewisHoward M. Sigler...Claude E. Meyer....Calvin B. FoldsFloyd CallaisT. Scott Strickland..L. V. NolesCarl V. DawsonJohn R. CousinsChas. H. BurgessRoss E. DeLeeEmerson L. MorelS. Archie EvansFredH. Raiford, Jr. . . .Alex L. StephensWm. F. McMillian ....Otto E. PassmanVaughn G. GilbertLouis A. LegettErnest Edward Reiser .Joseph A. D. Loftin...Herbert B. Waller

Lake CharlesWest MonroeNew OrleansAlexandria3rantNew OrleansMonroeGolden Meadow...West Monroe....RinggoldZacharyNew Orleans ....OakdaleBossier CityNew OrleansDeRidderBaton Rouge ....OakdaleMerryvilleMonroeMansfieldNew OrleansLake Charles3e RidderFarmerville

Harold L. PalmerM. Barrie

Thomas ParslowHerbert C. LottsfeldtGeorge OliverBrian G. BrownJ. J. StraussE. C. BurtonDavid L. BaldwinLowell C. HolmgrenCol. P. A. SundnJohn Henry Buchanan ...A. R. SymondsD. P. HenegarH. Malvern MarksNejat EmbilRoy W. RobinsonJohn Power MHenry A. Parker, JrK. J. MorleyR. M. Hazelwood, Jr... .Frank E. UlinWilliam Joseph Thomas.Charles E. Bolyard, Sr. .Robert E. Billings

Borden.Montreal.

Providence.Regina.Ayrshire.Transvaal.Adelaide.Clover.Rapid City.Blasieholmsgatan.Zollikon.Launceston.McMinnville.Fort Worth.Istanbul.Kenil worth.Caracas.Johnson.Victoria.Toano.East Wenatchee.Perth.Kingwood.

Jintonville.

NOTE—The following Grand Lodges do not exchange representatives: California, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Wyoming.

BURIAL RECORD OF PAST GRAND MASTERS

THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, F. & A.M.

No. Name

Dubourg, P. F...Soulie, JLislet, L. C. M.Lefebre, J. B. MLemonnier, Y. ...Macarty, Aug. ...Canonge, J. F. . . .Burthe, D. FHolland, J. H

Feraud, L. H. ...Pichot, A. WLamothe, JCanon, E. APreaux, R. LGarcia, Felix ....•Dudley, M. R..

Hermann, Luc. . .redge, John

Hill, H. R. W....

Perkins, W. M.. .Adams, Amos....Todd, Samuel M.Fellows, J. Q. A.Norwood, A. J...Swasey, H. R. ..

Years Died Lodge City Buried Cemetery Marker Insignia, Remarks

1812 to 18141815-16-17

1818181918201821

1822-24-291823

1825 to 28830 to 35-38-3<

1836-371840-41

18421843-44

18451846-47-48

1848

1849-501851

1852-53

1854 to 57-661858

1859-69 to 721860 to 1865

18671868

1-30-1830

10-17-186710- 1-18476- 6-1832

10-16-18441-18-1848

12-12-1851

3-29-1864

4-10-18444-29-1842

9-18-18495- 6-18591-10-18594-13-1848

7-28-18854-13-18549-17-1853

9-14-18749- 1-18592- 4-1905

11-28-18979- 1-1896

12-14-1873

Perfect Union 1Perseverance 4Perseverance 4Perseverance 4Perseverance 4Perfect Union 1Perseverance 4Perseverance 4

Fr. of Harmony 58

Perseverance 4Perseverance 4Perseverance 4Perseverance 4Perseverance 4Etoile Polaire 1Lafayette 87

Perfect Union 1Orleans 78Louisiana 102

Marion 68St. James 47Perfect Union 1Perfect Union 1Kellertown 124Geo. Washington 6

New Orleans St. Louis No. 1 No No

New OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew Orleans

New Orleans

New OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansNew OrleansParis, FranceNew Orleans

S. Francisco, CaNew OrleansNew Orleans

New OrleansBaton RougeNew OrleansNew OrleansWhitaker, Miss.New Orleans

St. Louis 1St. Louis 2St. Louis 1St. Louis 2St. Louis 2St. Louis 2

Masonic

St. Louis 2St. Louis 2St. Louis 1St. Louis 1St. Louis 2

Masonic

Can't locateSt. Louis 1Masonic

Firemen'sMagnoliaMasonicMasonicJelks Cem.Masonic

YesYesNoNoYesNo

Yes

NoYesYesYesYes

NoNo

No, can't locate graveNo, can't locate grave

NoNo

3n 6-16-1954 remainsnoved from Girod toMasonic Cemetery.

No, can't locate graveNoNoNoNo

Yes On 10-5-1954 remainsmoved from Girod toMasonic Cemetery

YesYes

YesYesYesYesYesYes

No3n 12-2-1954 remainsnoved from Girod toMasonic Cemetery

NoNo

Gr. MasterGr. Master

Square & CompassGr. Master

W

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No. Name Years Died Lodge City Buried Cemetery Marker Insignia, Remarks

2627282930313233

34353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758

Girard, M. E?leming, J. G'owell, Sam'l JHarks, EdwinWhittaker, W. R....Lobdell, J. LGraham, David R...flornor, Joseph P . . .

Buck, Chas. FBolton, George W..Packwood, G. H....Brice, Albert GAllen, A. CCage, Robt. HReid, Robert RDelahoussaye, L. P.Allen, L. CThomas, L. EThibaut, Jno. SAddington, E. H....Sundbery, EmilCaldwell, J. HCheesman, A. W.. .Purser, B. BArmstrong, Jno. W.Krause, Rudolph....Rogers, Wynne G. .Sylvester, Ira W.. . .Sinai, JosephCarter, Premiss B...Haller, J. PaulRowland, Jas. HRicks, Phil G

1873-741875-761877-781879-801881-821883-84

18851886

1887-921893

1894-951896-971898-991900-011902-031904-05

19061907-091910-11

19121913191419151916191719191920192219231924192619281929

4-15-18891- 2-18928- 3-19013-15-1909

11-13-18869-19-18864- 6-19221-24-1893

1-19-19188- 2-19315-10-19126- 1-19129-30-19235-30-19071-14-19236-13-19133- 7-19082-16-19352-12-19208-21-19399-24-19467- 2-19199-30-19158-23-19334-22-1949

12-21-19449-15-1946

11- 7-19422-21-19258- 4-19341-27-19376-11-19418- 5-1936

Hope 145Quitman 76Feliciana 31Perfect Union 1Linn Wood 167Blazing Star 212Mt. Moriah 59Perfect Union 1

Germania 46Oliver 84Olive 52Fr. of Harmony 58Franklin 57Quitman 76Amite City 175Perfect Union 1Caddo 179Caddo 179Ascension 251Quitman 76Assumption 307Sabine 75Caddo 179Amite City 175Welsh 232Lake Charles 165Union 172Oliver 84Albert Pike 376Franklinton 101Perfect Union 1Joppa 362Mt. Moriah 59

LafayetteNew OrleansSt. FrancisvilleNew OrleansNeedham, MassBaton RougeNew OrleansNew Orleans

New OrleansPinevilleClintonNew OrleansFranklinNew IberiaAmiteNew OrleansShreveportShreveportDonaldsonvilleNew Orleans

) NapoleonvilleRobelineShreveportAmiteWelshLake CharlesNew OrleansPinevilleNew OrleansFranklintonNew OrleansShreveportNew Orleans

ProtestantMasonicGrace Epis, Ch.Cong. Disp. Jud.Needham, Sec. 2MagnoliaFiremen'sFiremen's

MetairieMt. OlivetClintonMetairie

New IberiaAmiteMasonicGreenwoodForest ParkCatholic Cem.MasonicChrist ChurchRobelineGreenwoodAmiteOaklawnGracelandMetairieGreenwoodMasonicFranklintonMasonicGreenwoodGreenwood

YesNoYesYesYesYesYesYes

YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes

YesYesYes

Yes

YesYesYesYes

NoQuitman PlotSpecial slab inscribed

G. M. MasonsNo

Cross & CrownNo

No. G.

Gr. MasterNo

Yes, NoNo

Square & CompassGr. Master

NoGr. Master

NoYes, G.M.

NoNo, no G.M.

Gr. MasterGr. Master

Square & Compass

33° F. & A.M.

NoneGr. Master

Yes, no G.M.No >

Yes No

BURIAL RECORD OF PAST GRAND MASTERS

THE GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, F. & A.M Continued

No. Name Years Died Lodge City Buried Cemetery Marker Insignia, Remarks

laas, Leon SSykes, Ernest EAyers, Jno. CBoylan, Milton WHiggins, Archie THardtner, Q. TWolf, B. YBeasley, ClarenceRatcliff, C. FBrooks, R. Hfreadwell, George A.Higginbotham, J. B . . .Cretney, Robert W....Habans, Paul BBain, Hollace HBrown, FrankKingrey, W. SConner, Haney BSharp, Thomas WHartmann, John FHaas, W. David, Jr. .D. Louie ButlerTheoF. MathesHarwell L. Allen(. Chris NungesserEdwin F. GayleD. A. Strickland'hilip Lieber

1930193119321934193719471943195419381939191819581950194919211960194419251951195919331948194619721940192719411935

2-28-19473-23-194210- 5-19469-20-195010- 3-19468-21-19529-12-195712- 8-19589-10-19591-29-19602- 5-196111-12-19613-26-19625-27-19649- 2-19644-20-19668-16-19669-14-19667-10-19678- 9-19678- 7-19707-26-19727-20-19725-11-197311- 7-19745-11-19761-17-19775-30-1977

Humble Cottage 19Trinity 375Lake Charles 165Albert Pike 376Wm. D. White 408Chas. F. Buck 260Fr. of Harmony 58Mt. Vernon 83Plains 135Ruston 106Linn Wood 167Capitol 399Sterlington 420Level 373Shreveport 115Caddo 179Kinder 291St. James 47Capitol 399Union 172Bunkie 326Benefield 270Louisiana 102Eastern Star 151P.M. Schneidau 391Calcasieu 400Western Star 24Shreveport 115

OpelousasNew OrleansLake CharlesNew OrleansNew OrleansPinevilleNew OrleansLogansportZacharyRustonNew OrleansBaton RougeMonroeNew OrleansNew OrleansShreveportShreveportKinderBaton RougeBaton RougePinevilleVivianNew OrleansWinnfieldNew OrleansLake CharlesMonroeShreveport

JewishMasonicOrange GroveCypress GroveHope MausoleumMt. OlivetDis. of JudahPrice MemorialYoung Cem.GreenwoodMasonicGreen OaksMemorial ParkMasonicGreenwoodGreenwoodCarter MemorialRoselawn MemorialGreen OaksMetairieGreenwood Mem.VivianMasonicWinnfieldMetairieGracelandMemorial ParkGreenwood

Yes Square & Compass

NoYesYesYes

NoNo

Yes, P.G.M.Yes, P.G.M.

YesYesYes

Yes, P.G.M.Yes, G.M. 1972

No

•Special Record: The remains of Dr. A. D. Bigelow, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio (1853) originally interred in the Tomb of Past Grand Master M. R.Dudley (Girod Street Cemetery) were re-interred in the Grand Lodge Plot in the Masonic Cemetery. A suitable marker was furnished by Bigelow Lodge 243 of Cleveland,Ohio, and formally dedicated by the Grand Master of Ohio, M.\W.\ BrotherC. B. Montis and W.\ Brother John M. Holmes, W.M. of Bigelow Lodge on February 2,1964.

MINUTES OF EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS A-107

EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONOF THE

GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, F. & A. M.

Held in Baton Rouge, La.Wednesday, March 24, 1976

The Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F.&A.M. assembled in Emergent Communi-cation on the above date, in the Hall of Northeast Lodge No. 435 for the purpose ofconstituting and installing the officers of Baton Rouge Relief Lodge No. 5.

The Grand Lodge was opened in due and ancient form at 7:00 P.M. with the followingbrethren:

M.\W.\ Robert H. Crosby, Jr Grand MasterM.\W.\ Fred H. Raiford, Jr., P.G.M. (425) as Deputy Grand MasterR.\W.\ Arthur M. Retif Grand Senior WardenR.\W.\ D. Walter Jessen ..Grand Junior WardenR.\W.\ John B. Trask, Sr Grand TreasurerR.\W.\ Delwin P. Laguens Grand Secretary

W.\ Ancil M. Ferguson, P.M. (243) as Grand LecturerR/.W.Y S. A. Evans Grand Lecturer

W.\ Rev. Harry R. Hataway Grand ChaplainW.\ Harry B. Manning Grand MarshalW.\ Clifford A. Bradley Grand Senior DeaconW.\ Alvin B. King Grand Junior DeaconW.\ John A. Whitney, P.M. (425) as Grand Sword BearerW.\ Claude J. Bonnecarre, P.M. (399) as Grand Pursuivant

Ernest R. Eldred (399) .:, as Grand Standard BearerR.\W.\ Clarence St. Ainant D.D.G.M. Dist. 13—Grand Steward

W.\ Malcolm Ballard Grand PhotographerW.\ Luther Lee Wales, P.M. (435) as Grand Tyler

The Grand Marshal made the official announcement that the Grand Lodge of the State ofLouisiana had granted to the brethren of St. James Lodge No. 47, Milford Lodge No. 117,Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372, Capitol Lodge No. 399, Istrouma Lodge No. 414, FairfieldsLodge No. 425, Northeast Lodge No. 435, Central Lodge No. 442, and East Gate LodgeNo. 452 a charter as Baton Rouge Relief Lodge No, 5 in the city of Baton Rouge in theParish of East Baton Rouge, and these brethren were ready to have their Lodge consecrated,dedicated and constituted in due and ancient form.

The Grand Marshal was instructed to assemble the brethren of Baton Rouge Relief LodgeNo. 5 in a line West of the Altar, facing the East.

The Grand Secretary then called the roll of the following Lodges;St. James Lodge No. 47Milford Lodge No. 117

Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372Capitol Lodge No. 399

Istrouma Lodge No. 414Fairfields Lodge No. 425Northeast Lodge No. 435Central Lodge No. 442

East Gate Lodge No. 452

The members who were present assembled in a line West of the Altar facing the East.M.\ W.\ Robert H. Crosby, Jr., Grand Master, then proceeded in due and ancient form to

constitute these brethren into a regular Relief Lodge according to the ceremonies in theLouisiana Monitor promulgated by the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana.

After the Consecrating Ceremonies were completed, the Grand Master called for anelection of officers which resulted as follows:

A-108 MINUTES OF EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS

Edwin A. Brown, Northeast No. 435 Worshipful MasterClarence St. Arnant, Istrouina414 Senior WardenW. J. McFarland, Istrouma414 Junior WardenTroy N. Brewer, East Gate 452 TreasurerA. Roland Bankston, Baton Rouge 372 SecretaryFred A. Keller, Central 442 ChaplainBen Sims, St. James 47 Senior DeaconLonnie J. Arthur, Capitol 399 Junior DeaconRae Ferguson, Istrouma 414 Master of CeremoniesD. Paul Porter, St. James 47 Senior StewardDavid M. Ruinsey, Fairfields 425 Junior StewardEarl R. Graham, Northeast 435 Tyler

The above elected and appointed officers of Baton Rouge Relief Lodge No. 5 who werepresent were then installed in due and ancient form by M.\W.\ Robert H. Crosby, Jr.,Grand Master.

The Grand Lodge was then closed in a summary manner by the Grand Master.

Fraternally submitted,Delwin P. Laguens

GRAND SECRETARY

APPROVED:Robert H. Crosby, Jr.

GRAND MASTER



Held in Lake Charles, La.Thursday, May 13, 1976

An Emergent Communication of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F.&A.M. onThursday, May 13, 1976, at Lake Charles, La. was called for 1:30 P.M. in the MasonicTemple building, Lake Charles, La. for the purpose of conducting the funeral services at2:30 P.M. over the remains of our Beloved Brother

EDWIN F. GAYLEGRAND MASTER 1927

who departed this life Tuesday, May 11, 1976, in Lake Charles, La.A Grand Lodge of Sorrow was convened with the following brethren:

M.\W.\ Robert H. Crosby, Jr Grand MasterM.\W.\ Howard Sigler, P.G.M as Deputy Grand MasterR.\W.\ Arthur M. Retif Grand Senior WardenR.\W.\ D. Walter Jessen Grand Junior WardenR.".W.\ John B. Trask, Sr Grand TreasurerR.\W.\ Delwin P. Laguens Grand SecretaryR.\W.\ Junius B. Sharp Grand LecturerR.\W.\ S. Archie Evans Grand Lecturer

W.\ Rev. Harry R. Hataway Grand ChaplainW.\ Harry B. Manning Grand MarshalW.\ Clifford A. Bradley Grand Senior DeaconW.\ Alvin B. King Grand Junior Deacon

M.\W.\ J. Luther Jordan, P.G.M as Grand PursuivantW.\ Kamiel John Khoury, P.M. (165) as Grand Standard Bearer


W.\ Charles G. Callahan, P.M. (165) as Grand Sword BearerW.\ William E. Nagem Grand Tyler

R.\W.\ Henry M. Messinger (54) D.D.G.M. Dist. 7—Grand StewardPast Grand Masters: Alex L. Stephens, Howard M. Sigler, J. Luther JordanPall Bearers Were:

Arthur Gayle, Charles Gayle, James C. Robinson (390), John B. Armstrong (400),Edwin Cannouche, Charles Hunter Carmouche.

Masonic Services were conducted by M.\W.\ Brother Robert H. Crosby Jr., G.M. andPGMS Howard M. Sigler and Alex L. Stephens at the Graceland Cemetery, Lake Charles,La.

At the conclusion of the services the Lodge of Sorrow was adjourned.


GRAND SECRETARY


GRAND MASTER



Held at Pumpkin Center Road (Ponchatoula, La.)Sunday, May 16, 1976

The Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F.&A.M. met in Emergent Communicationon the above date, in the Hall of Pine Grove Lodge No. 288 for the purpose of laying thecornerstone of Eula Mae Beall Memorial Youth Building.

The Grand Lodge was opened in due and ancient fonn at 12:30 P.M. with the followingbrethren:M.\W.\ Robert H. Crosby, Jr Grand MasterR.\W.\ E. R. Minchew Deputy Grand Master

W.\ Thomas B. Effler, P.M. (288) as Grand Senior WardenR.\W.\ D. Walter Jessen Grand Junior WardenR.\W.\ JohnB. Trask, Sr Grand TreasurerR.\W.\ Delwin P. Laguens Grand Secretary

Philip S. Monistere (288) as Grand LecturerR.\W.\ S. Archie Evans Grand Lecturer

W.\ Malcolm R. Massey, P.M. (Miss.) as Grand ChaplainW.\ Harry B. Manning Grand MarshalW.\ Clifford A. Bradley Grand Senior DeaconW.\ Alvin B. King Grand Junior Deacon

Leon Charles Helton, S.W. (288) as Grand Sword BearerMilburn Fletcher (288) as Grand Pursuivant

W.\ Joseph W. Strahan Grand Standard BearerR.\W.\ Clarence St. Amant D.D.G.M. Dist. 13—Grand StewardR.\W.\ J. D. Loftin D.D.G.M. Dist. 10—Grand StewardR.\W.\ Robert Russo D.D.G.M. Dist. 16—Grand Steward

W.\ Ivy Martin, P.M D.G.L. Dist. 14—W.\ LeonL. Stockwell D.G.L. Dist. 13—-W.\ Malcolm Ballard : Grand Photographer

Raby Skelton (288) as Grand TylerW.\ Wesley Meades, W.M. (288) as Grand Bible Bearer


M.\W.\ Fred H. Raiford, Jr., P.G.M as Principal ArchitectW.% Wesley Morris Meades i Master of Lodge

Past Grand Master Fred H. Raiford, Jr.Also many brethren from Lodges in that and adjacent territory.After the Grand Lodge had been duly opened the Grand Master explained the object and

purpose of the communication, all journeying to the site, where according to MasonicCeremonies the cornerstone was duly laid, tested and consecrated.

Following is a list of the contents of the cornerstone:Holy BibleA portrait of Eula Mae—composed by Brent Dufreche.Picture of Eula Mae and DufrecheAccident ArticleThe Enterprise front page Funeral ServicePicture Memorial Center to be constructedThe Enterprise paperFHA program cover in Eula Mae BeallDedication Service ProgramLouisiana MonitorDedication InvitationPicture of Mickey MouseHandbook of Masonic LawCoins: 1976—$2.00 bill, 1976—Bicentennial Silver dollar, 1976—Bicentennial 50 cent

piece, 1976—Bicentennial 25 cent piece, 1975—10 cent piece, 1975—5 cent piece,1975—1 cent piece, Sesquicentennial doubloon; 1976—$2.00 bill, Bicentennial 25cent piece, Bicentennial Medallion coin minted for Grand Lodge for Bicentennial

Minutes of this ceremonyCurrent roster of officers Pine Grove Lodge No. 288

Many brethren and friends were present to witness the ceremony following whichinstructive and interesting addresses were delivered by the Grand Master and others.

An oration was delivered by Robert H. Crosby, Jr.The Grand Lodge was then closed in summary form by the Grand Master.


GRAND SECRETARY

APPROVED:R. H. Crosby, Jr.

GRANDMASTER



Held in Jena, La.Saturday, August 28, 1976

The Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F.&A.M. met in Emergent Communicationon the above date, in the Hall of Michael Dempsey Lodge No. 327 for the purpose of layingthe cornerstone for their new Lodge Hall.


M.\W.\ Robert H. Crosby, Jr Grand MasterR.\W.\ E. R. Minchew Deputy Grand MasterR.\W.\ Arthur M. Retif Grand Senior Warden

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R.\W.\ D. Walter Jessen Grand Junior WardenM.\W.\ Elmer I. Gibson, P.G.M as Grand TreasurerR.\W.\ DelwinP. Laguens Grand SecretaryR.\W.\ Junius B. Sharp Grand LecturerM.\W.\ Dr. D. A. Strickland, P.G.M as Grand Lecturer

W.\ Rev. Harry R. Hataway Grand ChaplainW.\ Harry B. Manning Grand MarshalW.\ Clifford A. Bradley Grand Senior Deacon

Robert Crooks, S.W. (327) as Grand Junior DeaconMAW/. Fred H. Raiford, Jr., P.G.M as Grand Sword Bearer

W.\ Quentin Floyd Perritt, P.M. (126) as Grand PursuivantW.\ Eugene A. Barhain, P.M. (161) as Grand Standard Bearer

R.*.W.\ Austin Jordan D.D.G.M. Dist. 5—Grand StewardRAW.1. Clarence St. Amant D.D.G.M. Dist. 13—Grand Steward

W.\ Robert L. Kleinpeter, P.M. (425) Grand AttorneyW.\ Malcolm A. Ballard Grand Photographer

John T. Blackman (327) as Grand Bible BearerW.\ A. Baker Collins, P.M. (327) as Principal ArchitectW.\ A. P. Willis (327) Master of Lodge

Past Grand Masters: D. A. Strickland (1941), Elmer I. Gibson (1957), Fred H. Raiford,Jr. (1975)

Also many brethren from Lodges in that and adjacent territory.After the Grand Lodge had been duly opened the Grand Master explained the object and


Following is a list of the contents of the cornerstone:Holy Bible1975 ProceedingsLouisiana MonitorHandbook of Masonic LawCoins: 1976—Bicentennial Two Dollar Bill, 1976—Silver Dollar, 1976—25 cent piece,

1976—10 cent piece, 1976—5 cent piece, 1976—1 cent piece, Bronze Com-memorative Coin, G. L. of the State of La.; One Sesquicentennial Doubloon,

1976 Bicentennial Program G. L. of the St. of La. F&AMFreemason-Summer 1976 IssueOne first day issue stamped envelopeMinutes of this ceremonyList of charter members and information about Lodge including current rosterThe Jena Times for Wed. Aug. 26Facts and Figures LaSalle Parish, La.U.S. Marine Corps Booklet-How to Respect and display our FlagLaSalle Parish Map


An oration was delivered by Grand Master Robert H. Crosby, Jr.The Grand Lodge was then closed in summary form by the Grand Master.


GRAND SECRETARY


GRAND MASTER




Held in Moss Bluff, La.Saturday, September 4, 1976

The Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F.&A.M. met in Emergent Communicationon the above date, in the Hall of Moss Bluff Lodge No. 462 for the purpose of laying thecornerstone of Moss Bluff Middle School.


M.\W.\ Robert H. Crosby, Jr Grand MasterM.\W.\ Howard M. Sigler, P.G.M as Deputy Grand MasterR.-.W.*. Arthur M. Retif Grand Senior WardenR.\W.\ D. Walter Jessen Grand Junior WardenR.\W.\ John B. Trask, Sr Grand TreasurerR.\W.\ Delwin P. Laguens Grand Secretary

W.\ Hershell L. Crawford, P.M. (462) as Grand LecturerR.\W.\ S. A. Evans Grand Lecturer

W.\ Rev. Harry R. Hataway Grand ChaplainW.\ Harry B. Manning Grand Marshal

Pete Gill (462) as Grand Senior DeaconGeorge Wilkinson, S.W. (462) as Grand Junior DeaconJohn E. Beaird (462) as Grand Sword BearerHennon Clemens (400) as Grand PursuivantTom Doan (443) as Grand Standard Bearer

R.\W.\ Joseph A. D. Loftin D.D.G.M. Dist. 10—Grand StewardR.\W.\ Coleman Fontenot D.D.G.M. Dist. 11—Grand Steward

W.\ Frank Morrow, W.M. (271) as Grand StewardW.\ J. T. Morgan, P.M. (165) as Grand StewardW.\ Ancil M. Ferguson, P.M. (246) as Grand Steward

Allen W. Couvillion ..as Grand StewardW.\ Malcolm A. Ballard Grand PhotographerW.\ William E. Nagem Grand Tyler

Kennit Simmons (462) as Grand Bible BearerW.\ Barney A. Gill, Jr., P.M. (462) as Principal ArchitectW.\ William B. Powell Master of Lodge

Past Grand Masters: Howard M. SiglerAlso many brethren from Lodges in that and adjacent territory.After the Grand Lodge had been duly opened the Grand Master explained the object and


Following is a list of the contents of the cornerstone:Holy Bible1975 ProceedingsLouisiana MonitorHandbook of Masonic LawCoins: 1976—Bicentennial Two Dollar Bill, 1976—Silver Dollar, 1976—50 cent piece,

1976—25 cent piece, 1976—5 cent piece, 1976—1 cent piece, Bronze Com-memorative Coin, Grand Lodge of the State of La., One Sesquicentennial Doubloon

1976 Bicentennial Program Grand Lodge of the State of La. F&AMLouisiana Freemason-Summer 1976 IssueOne first Day Issue stamped envel.Minutes of this ceremony


Roster of all children registered and their teachers and Princ. Joel KellyCornerstone instructionsMinutes of school board approving cornerstone


An oration was delivered by Grand Master, Robert H. Crosby, Jr.The Grand Lodge was then closed in summary form by the Grand Master.


GRAND SECRETARYAPPROVED:

R. H. Crosby, Jr.GRAND MASTER



Held in Lake Charles, La.Saturday, November 20, 1976

The Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F.&A.M. met in Emergent Communicationon the above date, in the Hall of Habibi Shrine Temple for the purpose of dedicating theirShrine Temple.


M.\W.\ Robert H. Crosby, Jr Grand MasterW.\ VorisKing, P.M. (433) as Deputy Grand Master

R.\W.\ Arthur M. Retif Grand Senior WardenR.\W.\ D. Walter Jessen Grand Junior WardenR.\W.\ John B. Trask, Sr Grand TreasurerR.\W.\ Delwin P. Laguens Grand SecretaryM.\W.\ D. A. Strickland, P.G.M as Grand LecturerR.\W.\ S. Archie Evans Grand Lecturer

W.\ Rev. Harry R. Hataway Grand ChaplainW.\ Harry B. Manning Grand MarshalW.\ Clifford A. Bradley Grand Senior DeaconW.\ Alvin B. King Grand Junior Deacon

Lewis J. Faciane (192) as Grand Sword BearerCharles S. King (165) as Grand Pursuivant

W.\ Milton T. Frazier, P.M. (400) as Grand Standard BearerR.\W.\ Joseph A. D. Loftin D.D.G.M. Dist. 10—Grand StewardR.\W.\ Coleman Fontenot D.D.G.M. Dist. 11—Grand StewardR.-.W.*. J. M. Holloway...: D.D.G.M. Dist. 12—Grand Steward

W.\ Jerry I. Harless, P.M. (165) as Grand StewardW.\ V. L. Perroux (292) as Grand StewardW.\ OrvilleGoss (400) as Grand StewardW.\ Malcolm A. Ballard Grand PhotographerW.\ William E. Nagem Grand TylerW.\ Rev. Harry R. Hataway (Gr. Chaplain) as Grand Bible BearerW.\ J. T. Morgan, P.M. (165) Potentate

Past Grand Masters: D. A. Strickland, Howard M. Sigler, Alex L. Stephens, MorrisShapiro

Also many brethren from Lodges in that and adjacent territory.

A-114 MINUTES OF EMERGENT COMMUNICATION

Under the direction of Brother Harry Manning Grand Marshal, the brethren were formedabout the emblem of the Lodge when the dedication ceremonies were conducted in due andancient form in accordance with the Louisiana Monitor.




GRAND SECRETARY


GRAND MASTER



Held in Bastrop, La.Saturday, December 11, 1976

The Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F.&A.M. met in Emergent Communicationon the above date, in the Hall of Mt. Gerizim Lodge No. 54 for the purpose of laying thecornerstone of their new Lodge Hall.

The Grand Lodge was opened in due and ancient form at 11:00 A.M. with the followingbrethren:

M.'.W.'. Robert H. Crosby, Jr Grand MasterR.\W.\ E. R. Minchew Deputy Grand MasterRAW/. Arthur M. Retif Grand Senior Warden

W/. Eugene A. Barham, P.M. (161) as Grand Junior WardenW.\ Howard C. Wailes, P.M. (54) as'Grand Treasurer

R.\W.\ Delwin P. Laguens Grand SecretaryR.\W.\ Junius B. Sharp Grand LecturerR.\W.\ S. A. Evans Grand Lecturer

W.\ Melvin G. Russell P.M. (54) as Grand ChaplainW.\ Harry B. Manning Grand MarshalW.\ Frank L. Messinger, III (54) as Grand Senior DeaconW.\ Charles C. Gladney, P.M. (54) as Grand Junior DeaconW.\ Harvey G. High, P.M. (54) as Grand Sword Bearer

Ted W. Jones (54) as Grand PursuivantW.\ W. E. Morgan P.M. (54) as Grand Standard BearerW.\ Henry M. Messinger D.D.G.M. Dist. 7—Grand StewardW.\ Horace E. Brantley P.M. (54) as Grand Steward

Alton Reeves (54) as Grand StewardW.\ Malcolm Ballard Grand PhotographerW.\ Bobby Russell, P.M. (53) as Grand TylerW.\ Robert J. McDonald (54) P.M ....as Grand Bible BearerW.\ Henry M. Messinger, P.M. (54) as Principal ArchitectW.\ John Howard Smith Master of Lodge

Past Grand Masters A. J. LewisAlso many brethren from Lodges in that and adjacent territory.After the Grand Lodge had been duly opened the Grand Master explained the object and



Following is a list of the contents of the cornerstone:Holy Bible1975 ProceedingsLouisiana Monitor1976 issue of Bastrop Daily Enterprise with picture of new Lodge and article on History ofLodge by Howard C. Wailes, P.M.Handbook of Masonic LawCoins: 1976—Two dollar bill, one 1976 half dollar, 1976quarter, 1976dime, 1976 nickel,

1976 penny, Bronze Bicentennial Doubloon, Sesquicentennial doubloon,Bicentennial Program BookMinutes of this ceremonyStainless steel sq. & Compass set made by Robert McDonald, P.M.1976 & 1977 officers of Mt. Gerizim Lodge No. 541976 & 1977 officers of Morehouse Council No. 50 R&S.M. Livingston Chapter #1661976 officers of Sunny South Ch.#12 O.E.S.list of members of above bodiesProceedings of Grand Chapter R.A.M. 1973


An oration was delivered by Grand Master.The Grand Lodge was then closed in summary form by the Grand Master.


GRAND SECRETARY


GRAND MASTER



Held in Reggio, La.Tuesday, December 14, 1976

The Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F.&A.M. met in Emergent Communicationon the above date, in the Hall of Dominique You Lodge No. 468, F. & A. M. for the purposeof dedicating their new Lodge Hall.

The Grand Lodge was opened in due and ancient form at 7:30 P.M. with the followingbrethren:M.\W.\ Robert H. Crosby, Jr Grand MasterM.\W.\ Dr. Louis A. Legett, P.G.M as Deputy Grand MasterR.\W.\ Arthur M. Retif Grand Senior Warden

W.\ Leon Nunez, Jr., P.M. (468) as Grand Junior WardenJames C. Melerine, J.W. (468) as Grand Treasurer

R.\W.\ Delwin P. Laguens Grand SecretaryW.\ Joseph Asavedo, P.M. (468) as Grand LecturerW.\ Edward J. Asevado, P.M. (468) :.as Grand LecturerW.\ Johnny Miller (468) as Grand ChaplainW.\ James U. Simmons, Jr., P.M as Grand Marshal

Alvin J. Martinez (468) as Grand Senior DeaconW.\ Herman Robin, P.M. (468) as Grand Junior DeaconW.\ August P. Hahn, P.M. (468) as Grand Sword BearerW.\ Matthias Katz, P.M. (468) as Grand Pursuivant


Salvador Calo (468) as Grand Standard BearerR.\W.\ Fred L. McCoinbs D.D.G.M. Dist. 17—Grand StewardR.\W.\ Samuel L. Shahine D.D.G.M. Dist. 18—Grand StewardR.\W.\ Orval Pat Hawkins D.G.L. Dist. 17—

W.\ Malcolm A. Ballard Grand PhotographerW.\ Herman Alfonso (468) as Grand TylerW.\ Elwood Morales, P.M. (468) Grand Bible BearerW.\ Howard L. Acosta, P.M. (468) Principal ArchitectW.\ Manuel R. Alfonso (468) Master of Lodge

Past Grand Masters: Dr. Louis A. LegettAlso many brethren from Lodges in that and adjacent territory.Under the direction of Brother James U. Simmons, Jr. Acting Grand Marshal, the

brethren were formed about the emblem of the Lodge when the dedication ceremonies wereconducted in due and ancient form in accordance with the Louisiana Monitor.




GRAND SECRETARY


GRAND MASTER



Held in Marthaville, La.Saturday, December 18, 1976

The Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F.&A.M. met in Emergent Communicationon the above date, in the Hall of Ajax Lodge No. 325, F. & A. M. for the purpose of layingthe cornerstone and dedicating of their new Lodge Hall.


M.\W.\ Robert H. Crosby, Jr Grand MasterR.\W.\ E. R. Minchew Deputy Grand MasterR.\W.\ Arthur M. Retif Grand Senior WardenR.\W.\ D. Walter Jessen Grand Junior WardenR.\W.\ John B. Trask, Sr Grand TreasurerR.\W.\ Delwin P. Laguens Grand SecretaryR.\W.\ Junius B. Sharp Grand LecturerR.\W.\ S. A. Evans Grand Lecturer

W.\ Lawrence M. Woods, W.M. (38) as Grand ChaplainW.\ Harry B. Manning Grand MarshalW.\ A. A. Prothro, P.M. (325) as Grand Senior DeaconW.\ Thomas Roddy, P.M. (325) as Grand Junior DeaconW.\ Leo Durr, P.M. (325) as Grand Sword BearerW.\ Lyle Walker, P.M. (325) as Grand Pursuivant

Howard F. Graves (325) as Grand Standard BearerWilliam F. Ebert (38) as Grand Steward


C. C. Winn (38) as Grand StewardT. B. Haskins (325) as Grand Tyler

W.\ Clarence H. Smith, P.M. (325) as Grand Bible BearerW.\ Bobby E. Williams, P.M. (325) as Principal ArchitectW.\ Lyle Walker Master of Lodge

Past Masters: D. A. Strickland, J. Luther JordanAlso many brethren from Lodges in that and adjacent territory.After the Grand Lodge had been duly opened the Grand Master explained the object and


Following is a list of the contents of the cornerstone:Holy Bible1975 ProceedingsLouisiana MonitorHandbook of Masonic LawCoins: 1976—Two dollar bill, one 1976 Half dollar, 1976 Quarter, 1976 Dime, 1976

Nickel, 1976 Penny, Bronze Bicentennial Doubloon, Sesquicentennial DoubloonMinutes of this ceremonyList of Officers & MembersDec. 18, 1976 Shreveport Times

Under the direction of Brother Harry B. Manning Grand Marshal, the brethren wereformed about the emblem of the Lodge when the dedication ceremonies were conducted indue and ancient form in accordance with the Louisiana Monitor.




GRAND SECRETARY


GRAND MASTER



Held in Monroe, La.Wednesday, January 19, 1977

An Emergent Communication of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, F. & A. M.on Wednesday, January 19,1977, at Monroe, La. was called for 10:30 A.M. in the Hall ofCollegetown Lodge No. 465, Monroe, La. for the purpose of conducting the funeralservices at 11:00 A.M. over the remains of our Beloved Brother

DEE A. STRICKLANDGRAND MASTER 1941

who departed this life Monday, January 17, 1977 in Monroe, La.A Grand Lodge of Sorrow was convened with the following brethren.

M.\W.\ Robert H. Crosby, Jr Grand MasterR.\W.\ E. R. Minchew Deputy Grand MasterR.\W.\ Arthur M. Retif Grand Senior WardenR.\W.\ D. Walter Jessen Grand Junior Warden


R.\W.\ John B. Trask Grand TreasurerR.\W.\ Delwin P. Laguens Grand SecretaryR.\W.\ Junius B. Sharp Grand LecturerR.\W.*. S. A. Evans Grand Lecturer

W.\ Rev. Harry R. Hataway Grand ChaplainW.\ Harry B. Manning Grand MarshalW.\ E. H. Tillman, P.M. (419) as Grand Senior DeaconW.-. Frank L. Allen, P.M. (419) as Grand Junior DeaconW.\ W. Warren Allen, Jr Grand PursuivantW/. Joseph W. Strahan Grand Standard BearerW.\ John F. Arnold Grand Sword BearerW.\ Malcolm A. Ballard Grand Photographer

RAW.*. Otto B. Duckworth D.D.G.M. Dist. 1—Grand StewardR.\W.\ Clyde Fulton D.D.G.M. Dist. 4—Grand StewardR.\W.\ Henry R. Messinger D.D.G.M. Dist. 7—Grand StewardM.\W.\ Woodrow Downs, P.G.M as Bible BearerPast Grand Master Howard M. Sigler, D. Allen Long, Alex L. Stephens, L. V. Noles,Woodrow Downs, Fred H. Raiford, Jr., T. Scott Stickland, Elmer I. GibsonPall Bearers Were:

Eugene A. Barbara, Junius B. Sharp, John F. Arnold, Dr. Calvin B. Folds, John E.Coon, D. W. Jessen, Elmer I. Gibson, Latnie L. Brewton, Sr.

W.\ Brother Wayne W. Grey (24) performed the Religious Service and words of sorrowwere expressed by Brother William Nash, Soverign Grand Inspector General of ScottishRite of Arkansas on behalf of Supreme Council of Southern Jurisdiction and by our M.\ W.\Grand Master Robert H. Crosby, Jr. on behalf of Masons of Louisiana.

Masonic services were conducted by PGM Howard Sigler and PGM Alex L. Stephens asChaplain at the Memorial Park, Monroe, La.

At the conclusion of the services the Lodge of Sorrow was adjourned.


GRAND SECRETARYAPPROVED:

Robert H. Crosby, Jr.GRAND MASTER

Review of Proceedingsof Sister Grand Lodges

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WORK OF LODGES FOR 1976

PERFECT UNION LODGE No. 1

Chartered August 15, 1812. Original Organization under Grand Lodge ofSouth Carolina 1793.

Meets at 232 Industrial Ave., Jefferson, La., 70121on second and fourth Tuesdays.

Address of Secretary: 7240 Crowder Blvd., Suite 201, New Orleans 70127

Officers 1977

Warren J. Brennan... W.M.Louis B. Dumser, Jr S.W.Annand J. Labourdette J.W.David W. Marshall, Sr Treas.Philip A. Balancio ..Secy.John C. Baye.P.M Chap.

Michael Nastasi S. D.Albert Kornruinpf J.D.David Hackney M.C.L. F. Huppenbauer StewardNicholas J. Wiebelt StewardAuburn L. Nolan Tyler

R. K. WagarHarry C. RodickJohn S. Gilbert, Jr.Henry L. Bergey, Jr.Roy L. LeonardtWalter L. ManganJames C. HoggattWilliam A. BrentonClayton J. Borne, Jr.

150-Year Member

Past Masters

John R. MeyerTheodore J. TauzinAlonzo N. Diodene, Sr.Erwin W. WordenEdmund C. Verrett, IIIRobert T. JohnsonAlvin J. RoyerWilliam M. Carlton, Jr.

Salvadore J. IannazzoClaude Ray KippesLouis F. Huppenbauer, Jr.Murrah A. SandersGeorge A. Walther, Jr.J. L. MoodyC. J. Borne, IIIGary R. EickeJohn C. Baye, Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated: Merlin Herbert Delarosa, Robert Joseph Guillot

Initiated, passed and raised: Herman George Dumser, Michael Warren Nastasi, DavidCharles Hackney, Rudolph Martin Jung, Roy Briant Leonard, Kent E. Bairnsfather, Sr.

Passed and raised: Jules Vincent Crovetto

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Raised: Pascal Charles BarrancoDied: Sydney G. DeFraites, Nolan Louis Bergey, Albert Thiel, Alexander G. Strenge,

Treadwell Nobles, Jr., P.M., Jesse James Majors

Demitted—By Demit: Louis B. Costanza, James A. HartleyDemitted—By Transfer Thunnan H. TisdaleDropped, Residence unknown: Joseph F. Fitzpatric, Jr., Earl Byrd, Lloyd A. Foster,

Willie B. Provenzano, Kenneth Raymond Manint, Roy H. Millard, Clarence D. Joyner,Felix Mortara

Suspended N.P.D.: Hugh M. Dowling, Wayne T. Gildea

ETOILE POLAIRE LODGE No. 1

Chartered August 15, 1812. Original Organization, 1794.Uses Scottish Rite Ritual-English language.

Meets at Polar Star Hall, 1130 Kerlerec St., New Orleans, 70116on first and third Thursdays in each month.

Address of Secretary: 328 40th. St., New Orleans 70124

Officers 1977

JackR. Taylor W.M. John E. Hourcade J.D.Milton J. Bruce S.W. Gilbert M. Danos M.C.Conrad J. Larrieu J.W. James Branton M.E.Peter P. Bozes Treas. Reynolds Picou Sr. StewardElliott W. Bauman Secy. Salvador Barcelona Jr. StewardJunior J. LeBeouf.P.M Chap. A. A. Richerand.P.M TylerCharles Coulon S.D. Ray Gautreaux I.G.

Past Masters

tChas. F. Villas T. P. Mclntosh, Jr. *Dr. T. Scott Strickland,Rene J. Munch Ezedore Bruce P.G.M.tPaul Muehlemann Bertinan J. Bruce, Sr. William H. BursonDjalma R. Haneinann *David Gertler Paul P. BozesAugust A. Richerand *Peter L. Bernard, Jr., Joseph R. BoudreauxArthur E. Bollinger P.G.M. Peter J. VicariMike P. Pitre C. F. Bruce Lloyd J. LeBlanc

Henry F. Thibodaux, Jr. Junior J. LeBeouf

*By Affiliationt50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Kenneth Paul Turnage

Initiated, passed and raised: Salvador Barcelona

Passed and raised: Norman Honea


Raised: Tommy Ray Rogers

Re-instated: Gaston Fouche

Died: Paul J. Luparello, Alfred F. Korson

Demitted—By Demit: Clyde Joseph Welcker, Glen H. Butler

Deinitted—By Transfer: Melvin M. Marietta

Dropped, Residence unknown: Jack G. Gasnier

Suspended N.P.D.: Alban E. Rolen

PERSEVERANCE LODGE No. 4

Chartered August 15, 1812. Original Organization, 1810.Uses Scottish Rite Ritual-English language.

Meets at 232 Industrial Ave., Jefferson, on second and fourth Thursdays.Address of Secretary: 10610 Lyons PI., River Ridge, La. 70123

Officers 1977

Marcell J. Bullard W.M. Joseph Beaumont J.D.Joseph W. Krause, Jr S.W. Gaston LeCocq ....M.C.Harold R. Still J.W. Lloyd G. Guerin StewardOliver R. Davis, P.M Treas. Bedford J. Guerin StewardA. H. Bergeron Secy. Sidney J. Majesty.P.M TylerAlbert L. Keller, P.M Chap. Timothy Kershenstine M.E.Bobby Dowing S.D. Elias Guillory Marshall

Past Masters

S. J. Majesty Samuel J. McGrew James R. JohnstonHarold E. Theard Albert J. Bergeron Hubert F. MaileyJoseph A. LaHoste Frank J. D'Arcangelo Joseph W. Krause, Sr.Clifford Danna Donald R. Indest Arther G. NortonDonald J. Boudreaux Oris J. Dupont, Sr. Marion C. FletcherLawrence J. Belanger Louis T. Sisk Elmo G. Champagne

S. J. St. Pierre, Jr. Oliver R. DavisAlbert L. Keller

Record for 1976

Initiated: William J. Croft, Henry J. Stiegler, Porte A. Roche

Initiated, passed and raised: Timothy A. Kershenstine

Re-instated: Clifford A. Danna, Leo F. Latour, Jr., Lloyd Guerin

Died: Treadwell Nobles, Jr.

Demitted—By Demit: Joseph J. Pisciotta


CERVANTES LODGE No. 5

Formed by union of Los Ainigos del Orden Lodge No. 5 and Silencio LodgeNo. 9, Organized September 17, 1883. Chartered Cervantes No. 5,

February 13, 1884. Organized March 10th, 1884 (to date from 1842.)Uses Scottish Rite Ritual-Spanish language.

Meets at 1433 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, second and fourth Mondays(except July, August, September, December-second Monday only.)Address of Secretary: 6136 S. Laverne St., New Orleans, La. 70126

Officers 1977

Albert E. Yager, P.M W.M.Jose P. Hernandez S.W.Godwall Martinez, P.M J.W.Rafael Hernandez.P.M Treas.Arthur R. Salguero, Jr.,P.M Secy.Juan Caballero S.D.Ignacio S. Rosales J.D.

William H. Rangel M.C.Jose R. Buezo M.E.Jose T. Idiaquez StewardRafael J. Scarpa.P.M OratorAugust A. Richerand, P.M.

(Non-Member) TylerAntonio Alonso I.G.

Past Masters

Gregorio GarrettManuel Victor RiveraAbraham SolomonAugusto M. BoydAlberto BarrientostMax M. SchaumburgerLuis F. AlvarezRafael HernandezEduardo A. J. GuevaraCarlos A. Rubio

John F. RubioGeorge T. MustakasA. R. Salguero, Jr.Moises H. HernandezTiburcio P. OlivaresGodual MartinezJoao J. D. Caldas, Sr.Fernando CastroAlbert E. Yeger

*Martin E. Kranz•Manuel Carabeo*Mike Pitre*Joses BarreiroDaniel I. AlvarezGregorio SanabriaPio SantanaRafael J. Scarpa


Record for 1976

Initiated: Gilberto F. Martinez, Victor Hernandez, Victor M. Solis, Roger C. Lopez

Raised: William Hugh Rangel

Re-instated: Guillenno Flores De Leon

Died: Juan Sanchez, Jaime Grau, Juan Lopez, Miguel A. Medina, Alberto Quiroga,P.M., Augusto M. Boyd, P.M.

Suspended N.P.D.: Ramon Dario Castro, Rojelio Lopez, Jr., Jorge Novo

HUMBLE COTTAGE LODGE No. 19

Chartered August 19, 1820. Opelousas, St. Landry Parish.Meets on S. Main St., Opelousas, on first and third Thursdays.

Address of Secretary: P. O. Box 1001, Opelousas 70570

WORK AND RETURN OF LODGES

Officers 1977

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Charles M. Goodwin, P.M W.M.James R. Coineau S.W.August H. Amy, Jr J.W.M. H. McLeod, P.M Treas.Benjamin A. Rose Secy.Thomas J. Hicks Chap.Jack DelBueno S. D.

Rodney Bourque J.D.Jos. J. Deville M.C.W. Odean Webb Mar.Wallace Quebedeaux Sr. StewardGeo. H. Parker, Jr Jr. StewardChas. D. Reed, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

M. H. McLeodLeon S. Hass, Jr.B. A. RoseOttis WelchDaniel W. OutlawD. Allen Long, P.G.M.Lloyd L. AndrusPaul C. YorkW. C. Johnson

•By Affiliation

Herbert A. AmyMurry M. MayerKenneth J. Quirk*Dorris GodetIra BurleighG. T. BordelonL. D. McLeodCharles M. GoodwinR. L. Montgomery, II

John W. BarbreF. A. DupuisGeo. H. Moore*Lester ChisholmM. L. NicholsonJack SharpMichael JosephO. J. SmithCharles D. Reed

Record for 1976

Initiated: Herbert Antie

Initiated, passed and raised: Russell Joseph Prudhoinme

Died: C. Henry Powell, William Alton Durio, Leonce Roos, Nate Semmes Martin, JohnLloyd Pedigo, Guy Savage, Jesse B. Hayes, Ransome Baker Harrison

WESTERN STAR LODGE No. 24

(Original number 61--changed to 24 in 1866)Original Charter, July 12, 1823. New charter granted May 1, 1849.

Monroe, Ouachita Parish.Meets in Masonic Temple, Stubbs and 11th St., Monroe,

on first and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 413 Eason Palace, Monroe 71201.

Officers 1977

A. G. Walpole W.M.J. S. Hymer S.W.J. R. Walker J.W.George Von Diezelski Treas.Deuel C. Smith Secy.J. Cecil Massey Chap.W. W. Gray S.D.

J. M. Parker J.D.H. Otwell M.C.Fred E. Lindsey Mar.S. O. Church StewardD. McMullen StewardP. A. Carnahan Tyler

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Past Masters

*B. A. HynuinAaron F. Parker*Morris S. HarrisonD. A. Strickland, P.G.M.E. R. BahainJ. E. CoonN. S. KernMax L. KulckeG. A. WalcottE. P. MorganC. C. Cozine

*By Affiliation

W. W. HathornW. M. RasberryJesse Edw. FlemingL. E. HigginsFranklin F. BonerW. S. NieldT. B. Godfrey, Jr.W. B. BriggsR. F. TaltonQuinon McGowenJohn P. Rieger, Jr.

*C. B. FoldsL. E. Pettit*R. W. CraigDenver W. McCarty*John E. MulhearnJ. Nolan MaxwellJohn F. ArnoldSamuel J. TaylorGeorge Von DiezelskiAubra A. BraddockAlfred Troy Lowry

Record for 1976

Initiated: Richard Harrell Hudson, II, Bobby Richard Garrett, Vernon Michael Cooler,Richard Lee Couture, Larry Leon Brown

Initiated and passed: George Russell Pipes, John Thomas Little

Initiated, passed and raised: Stephen Eugene Little

Passed and raised: Shelby O'Dell Church

Affiliated—By Transfer: Billy Gordon Davis

Re-instated: Percy W. Powell, S. K. Heninger, Jr., James Clyde Massey, RobertMaurice Gatlin, Rene R. McCord, Jr., William Blanks Willis, Jr., Myles W. McKenzie,Jr., William L. Howard

Died: Marvin P. Deen, George C. Taunton, Earl R. Johnson, Albert Percy Cobb,Kennith Letchworth Weldin, James J. Cozine

Deinitted—By Demit: William L. Howard, Paul Bauer, Billy Joe Blanchard

Deinitted—By Transfer: Edward Henry Fallon, Jr., Richard P. McLeland, Robert LeeGray, Issac N. Brumfield, Rene Rives McCord, Jr., OUie R. Bridges, Andrew ChrisPitman

Dropped, Residence unknown: John P. Blass, Jr., David F. Pierce

Suspended N.P.D.: Billy W. Davidson, Donald K. Stockard, John H. Bradley, CecilE.Carter, Win. F. Cotton, Jr., Fulton L. Renfro, Robert M. Carkeet, Harvey Cash, Jr., J. M.Tousinau, E. F. Hainmett, James E. Tripp, Jr., JackN. Wells, W.W. Harrington, Jr., S. K.Heninger, Jr., M. A. Higgins, U. W. Kulcke, Charles M. Martin, Jr., James C. Massey, L.A. Sawyer

ST. ALBANS LODGE No. 28

Chartered January 6, 1827. Organized 1827. Jackson, East Feliciana Parish.Meets in Lodge Hall, corner Bank and High St., Jackson,

on second and fourth Mondays in each month.Address of Secretary: P. O. Box 112, Jackson, La. 70748


Officers 1977

Robert M. McGill, P.M W.M. Roy E. Corcoran S.D.James C. Parker, P.M S.W. Olan L. Seal J.D.Issaac DeLee, Jr J.W. Lee Cox, P.M M.C.William J. Lawson, Jr., P.M Treas. Andrew L. Newton Sr. StewardHenry E. Palmer, P.M Secy. Erick Erickson Jr. StewardTheodore W. Roeling Chap. Fredrick A. Jenkins, P.M TylerJimmy R. Schwartz Mar.

Past Masters

R. M. McGill Henry Earl Palmer Thomas J. AndingF. A. Jenkins Win. Flinn Dawson Peter M. PhillipsJ. M. Norsworthy, Jr. Carl V. Dawson James R. SchwartzWarren E. Wesley George L. Gayden, Jr. Roy E. CorcoranDewitt G. Jenkins Win. J. Lawson, Jr. Lee H. CoxDent B. Bankston James C. Parker Wade R. Connell, Jr.William B. Crain James Lee Ash

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Melvin Marks Easterly, Sr.

Passed and raised: Erick Garwood Erickson

Raised: Theodore William Roeling

FELICIANA LODGE No. 31

Chartered March 25, 1928. Originally organized 1817 (as Ky.)St. Francisville, West Feliciana Parish.

Meets in Lodge Hall, corner Ferdinand and Prosperity St., St. Francisville,on first and third Mondays.

Address of Secretary: P. O. Box 73, Angola, La. 70712

Officers 1977

Jack Alexander W.M. Joe Daniel, Jr S.D.Dan DeLee, Jr S.W. D. E. Honeycutt J.D.Willys L. Gerald, Sr J.W. Warren H. Redmond M.C.D. L. Speights Treas. William Husk Sr. StewardLawrence L. Watts Secy. R. M. Gresham Jr. StewardJames I. Patrick Chap. Jim Ritchie Tyler

Past Masters

C. P. Rutledge John Russell Daniel Ray Oliver DreherDalton V. Martin, Sr. Ewen T. Ritchie Richard M. Gresham

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Clyde A. HarveyGuy D. DenhainJames W. Daniel, Jr.Henry N. DenhainJohn R. Rarick


Charles Allen SheetsMurphy A. Dreher, Jr.A. H. MagruderJoseph J. Daniel, Jr.

Lawrence L. WattsFred C. JacksonWarren H. RedmonEwell H. SpillinanJames Patrick

Record for 1976

Passed and raised: David Edward Honeycutt

Died: Walter P. Smith, Fredrick G. Wilcox

PHOENIX LODGE No. 38

Chartered October 6, 1836. Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish.Meets in the Masonic Temple, Second St., Natchitoches,

on first, third and fifth Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: P. O. Box 666, Natchitoches 71457

Officers 1977

Billy M. Graham W.M.Clarence H. Jordan, Jr S.W.JohnC. Scott J.W.Dawson B. Thaxton Treas.W. Gordon Sandlin, P.M Secy.Boyd Rains Chap.William F. Ebert S.D.

William J. Bullock J.D.Julius H. Scott, P.M M.C.Clifford C. Winn Mar.Donald H. Perkison Sr. StewardPaul T. Sanders Jr. StewardLawrence M. Woods Tyler

Past Masters

John MartintC. G. KillentLeroy S. MillerM. T. ChevestA. J. HargisW. T. HoodW. G. SandlinWilliam A. BreedloveR. F. Carroll

L. A. NewmanC. A. RobbinsH. H. BodenhainerD. Bailey ThaxtonDavid M. CarterJ. T. AdamsA. C. Masingill, Jr.B. E. StevensWilliam R. Bice

H. W. RoarkJulius H. Scott*L. V. Tarver•J. V. Jordan•Stephen LaCazeR. L. GieseyJ. A. BerryPaul SandersHorace D. SlatonLawrence M. Woods

•By Affiliationt50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Billy Dean Huddleston, Sr., Tony R. Swords, Melborn Prentis McLeod,Robert Edward Carries


Initiated and passed: Clarence Lee Mitchell

Initiated, passed and raised: Donald Hugh Perkison

Affiliated—By Transfer: J. C. Durbin, Omega Walker

Re-instated: Albert Funderburk, Frank William Diehl, Thomas L. Stark

Died: William Cullen Scott, Ivie Eugene Ward, Arthur Brown Simpson, Frank Mitchain,Simon M. Hart, Terry Monroe Stroud, Sr., Louis John Choate

Demitted—By Demit: Claude Reginald Wilson, Frank William Diehl

Deinitted—By Transfer: Horace D. Slaton

Suspended N.P.D.: Frank W. Diehl, Harold G. Martin, William N. Richardson, Jr.,Thomas L. Stark

GERMANIA LODGE No. 46

Chartered April 18, 1844. Uses Scottish Rite Ritual-changed from German to English on100th Anniversary.

Meets at Masonic Hall. 4415 Bienville St., New Orleans,on second and fourth Wednesdays.

Address of Secretary: 2563 N. Roman St., New Orleans, 70122.

Officers 1977

Denis J. Atkinson S.D.Floyd M. Baggert J.D.

Andrew N. Mims W.M. Gerald Skaggs M.E.James W. Baggert, Sr S.W. William Kueck Sr. StewardJared D. Mims J.W. Klaus J. Kueck Jr. StewardHarry J. Landry, Sr Treas. Philip Cimo TylerWilliam E. Forster Secy. Earl J. Capdeville M.C.Peter J. Petitfils, Sr., P.M Chap. Melvin D. Mims I.G.

Past Masters

Rich Klatt Einile W. Heuer Harry S. ByersWarren Hawthorne Henry M. Stegall, Sr. Karl KraakMart Sherman Benge Owen Langeman Patrick CarsonWilliam E. Forster, Sr. Harry Jean Landry Henry M. Stegalljr.George Russell Guy William R. Cauthen Donald A. WeilerJoseph G. Edwards Rodney Langeman Donald Veazey

William K. Landry Earl W. CapdevillePeter J. Petitfils,Sr.

Record for 1976

Initiated: Armand Lawrence Koll, Sr.

Initiated and passed: Wayne G. Arnette

Initiated, passed and raised: Peter F. Pipitone, Sr.

Raised: Dennis James Atkinson, Floyd Michael Baggert


Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Salvas Kerageorgiou, Clarence Edward Whitcoinb

Died: Thomas F. Melhern, Eugene D. Hodgkins

Dropped, Residence unknown: Stuart R. Lane, Oscar H. Howze

Suspended N.P.D.: George John Brown, Eves J. Savoie, Jr.

ST. JAMES LODGE No. 47

Chartered June 28, 1844. Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Meets at 315Convention St., Baton Rouge, on first and third Thursdays

in each month and Saints John Days, June 24th and December 27th.Address of Secretary: P. O. Box 444, Baton Rouge, La. 70821

Officers 1977

Lloyd G. Pence W.M.Donald G. Welsh S.W.Sidney L. Gray J.W.James F. Brunson Treas.Milton F. Cook, P.M Secy.John S. Bolton, P.M Chap.Saininie H. Brown S.D.

Sidney J. Caston J.D.J. Roy Richard M.C.Ben F. Melanson Sr. StewardMichael E. Camp Jr. StewardPaul B. Porter, P.M TylerDee A. Porter Organist

Past Masters

Glenn S. DarseyLeonard L. HumphreysPurser ParkerVictor A. SachseEdwin B. Loudon*J. D. Hair, Sr.Jones B. RichmondRobert M. AndrewsBen E. SiininsAlton L. MillerFrank D. Trimble

*By Affiliation

Russell A. WilliamsO. Arthur Boehiner•J. E. Williams, Sr.Thomas C. GlazeDelton G. CobbMilo B. KennedyHillry A. BantaCharles B. StewartRussell CogswellC. Lenton SartainBen F. Camp

S. Preston Eggers, Jr.Eugene H. ClemClifton E. McRightWilliam E. HoweMilton F. CookJohn S. BoltonCecil P. LoecheltPaul B. PorterJesse W. Griffith,Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated: William Leslie Taylor, Riley Bruce Cameron

Initiated and passed: Glenn Earl McAlister

Initiated, passed and raised: Michael Eddie Camp

Raised: James Roy Richard

Affiliated—By Demit: Edward Emanuel Evans

Affiliated—By Transfer: Charles Robert Blackmon


Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Calvin C. Hodges, John Baxter McElwee, Sr.

Re-instated: Jack Nelson Dyer, Sr., Joseph Garnett Baird, Jr., Edward Jakson Fletcher,William Sullivan Stewart, George Kenneth Glass

Died: Stanton Pendery Gibbens, Sr., Charles Fitler Bowers, Sr., Aubrey Windou Burch,Oscar Waldemar Rosewall, William Biberon Coineaux, Fred Jones Singleton, WarrenDavid Fan, Warren James Brannon, Fredrick George Hochenedel, Jr., William HarryPerkins, Edward Watson Bankston, Sr., John Posey Campbell, Oralee Marshall Pourciau,Sr., Troy Thomas Young

Deinitted—By Demit: James Garland Hutto, Ronnie Richard Anzalone

Dropped, Residence unknown: Alvin Ray Collins

Suspended N.P.D.: Leon Harold Boinbet, Jerry Wendell Courtney, Edward JacksonFletcher, John Einette Foote, George Kenneth Glass, William Evans Howell, Alex JamesHunt, Burnice Levi Jones, Jr., Basil Michael Lee, William Sullivan Stewart, DempseyDeroy White

MINDEN LODGE No. 51

Chartered April 19, 1845. Minden, Wester Parish.Meets at 214 Miller St., Minden,

on first and third Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 1310 Mark Dr., Minden 71055.

Officers 1977

Patrick C. Nation W.M. J. K. Fryar J.D.Herman J. Morgan S.W. Joe Greer M.C.Ronald D. Woods J.W. R. T. Pearson Mar.VemerG. Owen, Sr., P.M Treas. Dave C. Landers Sr. StewardJesse G. Morrison, P.M Secy. J. W. Lehman Jr. StewardJ. D. Moring Chap. John Tillman TylerB. L. Lyle S.D.

Past Masters

R. K. Kennon, P.G.M. T. R. Foinby J. B. Price, Jr.Ben D. Gleason J. S. Akin Zanie WhitsonV. G. Owen, Sr. B. E. Smith, Jr. A. L. DeLoach*Harold M. Turner Harry A. Smith Joe D. MurphyF. T. Norman James Ruel Mays Jesse G. MorrisonE. E. Bryan Thomas J. Cage Rison E. Woodard, Jr.Bryant L. Crabtree Bryce Sullivan Richard C. KnightO. D. Haminons L. T. Hammontree William M. BarkasL. B. Williams L. A. Watson Ralph T. PearsonJohnnie Tinnell M. L. Vick Jerrell D. Moring

*By Affiliation


Record for 1976

Initiated: Charles Richard Buckner, Charles Winford Nesbitt, Jr., James David Valen-tine, Charles H. Waters, Lonnie Green Bryce, Jr.

Initiated, passed and raised: David L. Thomas, Bobby Lamar Lyle

Raised: Steve Frazier Jackson

Re-instated: Ronald Dwaine Pearson

Died: Thomas Finley McCorvey, Floyd Lavelle Perryman, William Lainar Hoffoss,Dennis C. Higginbotham, George G. Doerge, Dolphus Waddie Thomas

Demitted—By Demit: Albert Wesley Davis, Charles John Hauser, Jerry Wayne Duncan

Suspended N.P.D.: Wayne Scott Crawford, Bobby Wayne Ruinby, Delmer Dal Taylor,Carl Youngblood, Jr.

OLIVE LODGE No. 52

Chartered November 27, 1845. Clinton, Parish of East Feliciana.Meets in Masonic Hall, corner of Woodville and Liberty St.,

on second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P. O. Box 325, Clinton 70722.

Officers 1977

E. Edward Littlefield, Jr W.M. E. L. Beauchainp, III J.D.Michael L. Felps S.W. Willie E. Johnson, Jr M.C.John I. Stewart J.W. W. T. Wheat, P.M Mar.John W. Felps, P.M Treas. George R. Peterson, Jr Sr. StewardKenneth M. Cain, P.M Secy. E. T. Hayden Jr. StewardW. G. Felps, P.M Chap. Wellington W. Carter TylerWarren A. Record S.D.

Past Masters

V. J. Woodside J. W. Young Morgan MontgomeryW. T. Wheat D. M. Beauchamp John W. FelpsA. R. Cain W. W. Carter J. B. HerrodW. G. Felps George L. Gayden, Jr. K. M. CainS. A. Lytle T. O. Beauchamp Richard H. KilbourneJ. W. Mathews Tullie Brady John Barnett, Jr.E. L. Watson Leland Peay Charles A. StarkHardy J. Talbert Toler G. McCutcheon Marshall C. EdenfieldA. M. McConnell Donald J. Smith George R. Peterson, Jr.•John R. Rarick

*By Affiliation


Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Willie E. Johnson, Jr.

Passed and raised: Clovis Jackson Toler

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Karl Treen

Died: John Lewis Stone

UNION FRATERNAL LODGE No. 53

Chartered September 13, 1845, Fannerville, Union Parish.Forfeited February 9, 1886. New Charter February 12, 1890.

Meets in Masonic Temple, Sterlington Hwy., Fannerville,on first and third Mondays in each month.

Address of Secretary: 207 E. Bayou, Fannerville, La. 71241

Officers 1977

L. N. Stout W.M. Malvin Sistrunk J.D.Kenneth Turner S.W. Curry Nolan M.C.Jack A. Sawyer J.W. T. F. Milford Mar.Bobby G. Russell Treas. Malcolm Davis Sr. StewardHerbert Waller, P.M Secy. Kenneth R. Halley Jr. StewardOlby C. Garris Chap. T. R. Bearden, P.M TylerDodson Nale S.D.

Past Masters

Guy Ludwig W. L. Dean Bobby G. RussellBen M. Lee T. R. Bearden Ralph E. TalleyG. R. Weaver W. R. Alexander Marvin Moon, Sr.Herbert B. Waller James M. Simpson Carlton WhiteW.A. Downs, P.G.M. C. R. Rainwater Stein Baughinan.Jr.Edward Meeks Russell A. Adams Wesley JinksJames L. Ivy Harry Sehon Olby C. GarrisJohn J. Akin Lewis Mashaw John M. HartT. F. Milford Waymon Post Joe H. BaughmanMaurice H. Baxter Jimmy Scott

Record for 1976

Initiated: Tom McCrea Clary

Initiated, passed and raised: Malcolm Davis, Kenneth Ray Halley

Passed: Harvey W. Hoffman, Sr.

Died: Jack Hill

Demitted—By Transfer: Ted J. Lann, Maurice H. Baxter

Suspended N.P.D.: Charles Glenn Aulds

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MT. GERIZIM LODGE No. 54

Chartered November 28, 1846. Bastrop, Morehouse Parish.Meets at 107 W. Jefferson Ave., Bastrop, on first and third Tuesdays.

Address of Secretary: P. O. Drawer 1179, Bastrop 71220.

Officers 1977

Oina F. Lee W.M.Frank L. Messinger, HI S.W.Robert P. Carter J.W.Harvey G. High, P.M Treas.Henry M. Messinger, P.M Secy.MelvinG. Russell, P.M Chap.Curtis N. Dove, Jr S.D.

Alton Reeves J.D.Cleo Solomon M.C.Ray Robinson Jr. StewardC. Aulden Frye Sr. StewardW. E. Morgan, P.M Mar.John D. Johnston Tyler

Past Masters

M. P. WeatherlyO. E. GihnoreHoward C. WailesGerald W. MooneyHolmes Chavis BryanWilliam E. MorganErby DruininondMilton W. Cockrell

Bernie D. Tull, Sr.Horace E. BrantleyWin. J. Nunnally, Jr.Everett Carruty, Jr.Maurice H. GrimesJesse E. MauserSamuel H. CagleHomer D. BristerHenry M. Messinger

Ernest R. HawkinsWilliam R. ArantLynn R. Poineroy, Sr.Lloyd W. Richards, Sr.Melvin G. RussellHarvey G. HighRobert J. McDonaldCharles G. GladneyJohn H. Smith

Record for 1976

Initiated: George Leon Hughes

Initiated and passed: William Michael Dowd, George Edward Jones

Initiated, passed and raised: Cleo Solomon

Passed and raised: David Eugene Hudson, Clarence Howard Johnson

Re-instated: James Manual Johnson, John Hayden Johnson, Earl Pickett

Died: Mills Underwood Reed, Donald Alfred Burlew, Paullette Pipes

Deinitted—By Deinit: Rev. Jolly B. Harper, Melvin Owens Sims, Harold ThomasManning, Uhl Robert McSwain, William Earl Nolan, Robert Lee McLaughlin

Suspended N.P.D.: Barry Lawton Allen, James Burke Baugh, Wayne O. Bell, JohnMitchell DeFee, Russell H. Evans, Reginald Frederick French, Willia Benoyt Freeland,Jr., Jerry Franklin Holloway, Bobby May, James Ralph Pratt, L. D. Rankin, Dan AllenRoberts, John Rae Shoffner

FRANKLIN LODGE No. 57

Chartered January 24, 1848. Franklin, St. Mary Parish.Meets in Masonic Temple Main St., Franklin,

on first and third Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 208 Cedar St., Franklin 70538.


Officers 1977

Karl W. Peterson, P.M W.M. James K. Walden J.D.L. L. Langston, P.M S.W. Hilton T. Duinesnil, Jr., P.M M.C.John L. Belanger J.W. Clyde L. Alpha, P.M Mar.Horace E. McGraw, P.M Treas: Saul Silvennan Sr. StewardThomas J. Feske, P.M Secy. Adam Robichaux Jr. StewardHarold Case Chap. L. E. Thibodeaux, P.M TylerJohn L. Swope, Jr S.D.

Past Masters

Leo S. McAnelly Daniel A. Oster Clyde J. DeslatteLeon D. Byars Thomas J. Feske, Sr. Karl W. PetersonRalph N. Stoufflet Horace W. McGraw L. L. LangstonC. E. Shoemaker, Sr. A. M. Burley *L. E. ThibodeauxClyde L. Alpha Tom K. Stirling George P. VenetisC. C. Burleigh A. S. Rottmann, Jr. Charlie G. SmithA. D. Powers Victor H. Feske, Jr. Charles A. PichottC. E. Shoemaker, Jr. *B. Hardy Hines John L. Durham

•Patrick O'Brien James H. Newcomb

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: James Kenneth Walden

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Hilton T. Duinesnil, Jr.

Re-instated: Ralph Frederich Abrell

Died: Edward Riley Byrd, Horatio Durst, HI, Wilfred Wales Cook

Suspended N.P.D.: Lowry W. Kramer

FRIENDS OF HARMONY LODGE No. 58

Chartered April 22, 1848. Masonic Temple, New Orleans.Meets on 4th Fl. of Masonic Temple, New Orleans,

on second and fourth Tuesdays.Address of Secretary: 7017 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, La. 70003

Officers 1977

Sidney D. Avants W.M. Anthony J. Vicari, Jr S.D.Melville L. Hartman S.W. Charles S. Blotner, P.M J.D.Philip J. Michalik J.W. Harold Hilbert M.C.Billy W. Pigott Treas. Thomas M. T. Monk Sr. StewardJoel H. Rousselle, Jr Secy. Michael R. Poll Jr. StewardClyde L. Avants, P.M Chap. Leon Saucier Tyler


Past Masters

F. J. Vicari *F. J. Glaser Clifford C. TannerC. Anton Plateo Edward J. Danner Frederick SiegelMeyer Schaeffer Irving G. Cohen Robert E. LacosteF. O. Chavez Robert Sonier John J. MillwardBernard Volodarsky Harold J. Mechler Billy W. PigottHarry Boston F.W. Hartman, Sr. Peter E. HansenMelvin Hallie Guy Irving Fein Clyde L. AvantsJulius Aronson Gerald W. Hausser,Sr. Charles S. BlotnerStewart W. Amstutz Alfred P. Boudreaux Clifford J. Pendergast

Claude H. Danneinann

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Steven James Brockhoff

Initiated, passed and raised: Anthony John Vicari, Jr.

Died: William H. Benson, Sr., Harold Kenker, Clarence G. Albee, John Duplaisir,Harold I. Eckelmann, Jacob Sazer, Luther O'Brien, Louis L. Tobin

Suspended N.P.D.: Clarence Schneider, Howard Buncher, Howard Menz, Pascal Quar-rella, Jr., Sebert Reese, Sam Schneider, Lance Stark

MT. MORIAH LODGE No. 59

Chartered March 24, 1849. Masonic Temple, New Orleans.Meets in Gennania Hall, 4415 Bienville St., on first and third Tuesdays.

Address of Secretary: 10600 Prentiss Ave., New Orleans, La. 70127

Officers 1977

Irl A. Ferguson W.M. Marvin F. Carbo M.C.James H. Chambers S.W. Charles A. Goodnight Sr. StewardGlenn G. Bohne J.W. Salvador M. Calcagno Jr. StewardRichard A. Dowling, P.M Treas. Wright Authement Chief StewardWm. B. Welch, Sr., P.M Secy. Joseph Snakenberg Asst. C.S.Carl J. Graf, P.M Chap. Eldridge E. Hart Asst. C.S.Billy M. James S.D. John A. Booker TylerRoy H. Vortisch, Sr J.D.

Past Masters

tWin. J. Hugo, Sr. Leonce J. Trahan William B. Welch, Sr.Vernon G. Smith, Sr. Harry J. Nunez, Jr. Stanford G. Beatty, Jr.tJaines R. Angell Orion G. Hankins, Jr. Clifford R. MooreC. C. Covington George R. Switzer William B. Welch, Jr.


Richard A. Dowling Stanford G. Beatty, Sr. Charles R. SmithEdward P. J. Deinonn Iberia Jos. Lemoine Clayton A. WolfeJerome H. Kramer Frank S. Schieble Philip L. MolaisonBertney G. Frick, Jr. James T. Ross Loren J. AlfordSidney S. Bowman David A. Walsdorf, Jr. Fred J. SteibFrank W. Burgess, Jr. Earl C. Bertin

Carl J. Graf

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Augustus Theodore Terry, Jr., Benton Lainar Kelly, Jr., John Wilkes Bosch

Initiated, passed and raised: Williain Canice Benson, Roy Raymond Detiller, John BruceGreenfield, Earl William McCurdy, Salvador Murphy Calcagno, Sr., Kennith JosephSpoor, Anthony R. Frey, III

Re-instated: Julius A. Duncan

Died: Lester Iddo Smith, Monroe Burd Stephenson, Anthony R. Palinisano, Jr., WalterBanks Hesse, Sr., Otto Arthur Van Tuyl, Robert Arthur Schwartz, George Joseph Perez,Sr., Louis Field Hargus, Jr., George Benjamin Williamson

Suspended N.P.D.: Louis William Ackennann, Benjamin L. Newell, George A. Weill,Harry Peter Zimmerman, Jr.

GEORGE WASHINGTON LODGE No. 65

Organized 1847. (Chartered by Grand Lodge of Mississippi 1847).Chartered by Grand Lodge of Louisiana, March 3, 1850.

Meets on 5th Fl. of Masonic Temple, New Orleans,on first and third Tuesdays.

Address of Secretary: 629 Eleonore St., New Orleans 70115

Officers 1977

Thomas L. Palmer,Jr W.M. Dwight L. Clements Sr. DeaconPercy E. Nungesser S.W. Jacob V. Taffaro,Jr Jr. DeaconRichard W. Priebe J.W. Vincent Pecararo Sr. StewardGeralto J. Vita, P.M Treas. Michael L. Keller Jr. StewardEugene A. Wagner,Jr.,P.M Secy. Ferley P. Deroain M.C.Juergen F.A. Seifert.P.M Chap. Pasquale Ragusa, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

Chas. P. Johannsen Win. J. Ash Eugene A. Wagner, Jr.J. W. A. LeMarchand Clyde J. Addison Walter P. Ruppel, Jr.R. Wynne Irvine Lloyd J. Rubli James S. MarinesLester Gerson John A. Boatman Eugene J. CressionnieJohn C. Bendler Win. Claude Addison Henry A. CressionnieAlgelo P. Nicolosi Emile Cappe Bob W. MurchisonJames B. Cooper Geralto J. Vita Ralph H. WatersJoseph L. Lebas, Jr. Walter J. Miller, Jr.

Juergen F. A. Seifert


Record for 1976

Initiated: Edmon Liston Mapp, Sr., Edmon Liston Mapp, Jr., Adolph Franklin Bannis-ter, Ray Juneau, Monte Pat Evans

Initiated and passed: Ricardo Giovanni Vita

Initiated, passed and raised: Jacob Vincent Taffaro, Jr., Frank P. Marcombe

Passed and raised: Michael Lynn Keller, Ferley Paul Deroam

Raised: Vincent Paul Pecoraro

Affiliated—By Plural Meinbership:Richard William Priebe

Re-instated: James Luther Earhart

Died: Edgar Buisson, Arthur J. Daure

Dropped, Residence unknown: Louis Devellier

Suspended N.P.D.: Irv D. Matzinger, Verlin Francis Nodier, Allen Win. Wyatt

HIRAM LODGE No. 70

Organized 1847. (Chartered by Grand Lodge of Mississippi 1847).Chartered by Grand Lodge of Louisiana, March 3, 1850.

Meets 7th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans, on first and third Mondays.Address of Secretary: 618 Central Ave., Jefferson 70121

Officers 1977

Richard J. Rowbathain, P.M W.M. Douglas A. Eggen S.D.Joseph S. Geeck, P.M S.W. H. J. Rowbathain J.D.Thomas S. Geeck J.W. Kurt Gonska M.C.Leon A. Kahn, P.M Treas. Christian R. Luthjens Sr. StewardHerbert A. Baudier, P.M Secy. Hugh Ritchie, P.M TylerRichard Hunt, P.M Chap.

Past Masters

John S. Marks Leon A. Kahn Harold H. StaplesHerbert S. Weil Phillip Daniel Herbert A. BaudiertFred H. Rosenbauin Sidney Mendelvitz Robert A. AppelHerman L. Midlo Thellie B. Waggoner Charles GuessEllis C. Irwin George T. Wilson Charles BarianiC. Edward Jones Wilburn R. Causey David T. ReddMorris N. Aronowitz B. W. Cox Kiurt GonskaRichard Win. Hunt Julius Aronowitz Hugh Ritchie, Sr.Win. H. Bailey Richard McCarthy, Jr. Leonard A. WashofskySidney I. Goldman Joseph Geeck William A. MarksRobert J. Duvio Robert L. Rippy

Richard J. Rowbathain

t50-Year Member


Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Douglas Arnold Eggen

Passed and raised: Howard L. Broussard, Thomas S. Downing

Re-instated: Joseph G. Burroughs

Died: Adley J. Adams, P.M., Jaines H. Casanova, Nathan H. Polmer, Randall Q. Price

Deinitted—By Transfer: Elis B. Geiger

Suspended N.P.D.: Raymond Joseph Samuel

ALPHA HOME LODGE No. 72

Alpha organized 1848. Home organized 1855.Chartered as Alpha-Home February 14, 1860.

Meets at 232 Industrial Ave., Jefferson, on first and third Tuesdays.Address of Secretary: 1128 E. William David Pky., Metairie, La. 70005.

Officers 1977

Louis P. Broddick, P.M W.M. William J. Thomas S.D.WendelT. Watson, P.M S.W. Paul D. Anthony J.D.Obediah Benedum, P.M J.W. Ernest Agnelly M.C.Milton Weller, P.M Treas. Edward Walters Sr. StewardJules L. Savoie, P.M Secy. Maurice Brown J. StewardWilliam J. Carrere Chap. George Luft, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

tGeo. Powers Stuart E. Koons Eugene K. MonroeFred W. Campbell Edward J. Price, Sr. August H. LentzMilton J. Walch Walter J. Woods Obediah H. BeneduinWendell T. Watson Milton J. Weller Jules L. SavoieWilliam A. Garrison Harold L. Crosby, Sr. P. P. McCormickJohn J. Lewis, Jr. Bowdre McDowell Kenneth W. WhittingtonLouis P. Broddick James H. Sheppard

John Hollandt50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Robert P. Favre

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Jaines A. Gross

Re-instated: Angeol Andrew Luke, Jr., Edward L. Walters

Died: J. Harold Oulliber, Sr., George E. Daffan, Solomon Berkowich, Wm. J.McSweeney, Otto Theodore Maier, Charles J. Vaught, Percy P. Darcy

Demitted—By Demit: Clovis J. CompanSuspended N.P.D.: William A. Morton, Albert Joseph Carter


QUITMAN LODGE No. 76

Chartered March 4, 1850.Meets on 7th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans,

on second and fourth Tuesdays.Address of Secretary: 221 Moss Lane, River Ridge 70123

Officers 1977

Cecil B. Widener W.M. Albert Giraud S.D.Murrell E. Davis, P.M S.W. Robert Fink J.D.John Biddle, P.M J.W. Edinond Danos M.C.Morris J. Price, P.M Treas. H. Marquez Sr. StewardFrank E. McCabe, P.M Secy. J. Hirth Jr. StewardAlbert Kettlewell Chap. Adam J. Gaczik, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

John H. Bann Alphonse J. Seeling Walter J. LorinoAdam J. Gaczik John R. Cashen Frank J. MarcheseFrank D. McCabe Morris J. Price Muriel E. DavisWilliam H. Booth George N. Ricks Clyde E. TerrellHarold E. Peters, Jr. Clayton E. Kruse Arthur Sutton, IIIAdam F. Huhner.Jr. Rudolph J. Tedeschi Charles J. Puissegur

Lionel W. Treadaway.Sr. John L. Biddle

Record for 1976

Initiated: William Janies Sullivan, Jr., Walter Ross Moriarty, Leon Joseph Maas

Initiated, passed and raised: Irwin A. Stansberry, William Lonnie Biddle, Robert ErnestWillis

Raised: Richard H. Smith

Re-instated: Boyce Walker

Died: Walter E. Dessauer, John W. Windle, Sr., Aubery A. Barrow, P.M., Henry F.Smith, Ludwig Lehr, P.M., Raymond P. Gross, Robert E. Prest, Frank M. Keen, Jr.,William E. Newton, Hiram E. Kruse, Sr., P.M., Boyce Walker

Suspended N.P.D.: Edwin Frank Stumpf, Jr., Lionel W. Treadaway, Jr., Melvin JosephTurnage

ST. JOSEPH LODGE No. 79

Chartered March 4, 1850, Charter forfeited February 12, 1862.Old Charter restored February 13, 1874.

Meets in Old Bank Bldg., Main St., Newellton, Tensas Parish,on first and third Thursdays in each month.

Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 461, Newellton, La. 71357.

Officers 1977

Glenn Willhite W.M. Walter B. Wyatt S.D.Robert P. McKoin S.W. John Tealey J.D.


R. J. Goodwin J.W. Horace Muse M.C.Henry Kaufman Treas. Richard Goodwin Sr. StewardJerry R. Follins Secy. Milton Garrett, Jr Jr. StewardGene Hazel Mar. Robert E. McGee TylerJ. Y. Head Chap.

Past Masters

Gene Hazel Hugh Emfinger Glen WilhiteS. C. Emfinger, Sr. Bill Poe J. Y. HeadHorace Muse Bob Williams George L. Wilhite

Kenneth R. Emfinger Frank D. Davis

Record for 1976

Initiated: James Auther Bainburg, Earnest Knile Lee, Jr., James Calvin Arnold, JosephThomas Hulcy, Walter Brandon Wyatt, Jr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Richard Deen Goodwin, Milton Garrett, Jr.

Passed and raised: Jerry Ray Collins

Died: W. O. Smith

MOUNT VERNON LODGE No. 83

Chartered March 4, 1850.Meets at 606 Sixth St., Logansport, DeSoto Parish,

on second Tuesday of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 202, Logansport 71049.

Officers 1977

Weldon L. English W.M. Eugene Lum J.D.J. M. Rogers S.W. E. O. Foreman M.C.Jiininy Stephens J.W. Glen Ebarb Mar.Lois H. Vidler Treas. Allen Rogers Sr. StewardJohn R. Lee, P.M Secy. Herman Browning Jr. StewardC. B. Banks Chap. N. T. Powell, P.M TylerJohnie F. Gamble S.D.

Past Masters

George E. Lacy R. L. Billingsley Allen B. RileyClyde Malone John Ray Lee Kenneth HendricksonJames A. Rougeou Charles Don Edwards Michael F. CannarosanoDewey Odoin C. Proby English Kenneth J. FoleyW. Teague Price J. E. Lee Reginold MaresClifford J. Steward Douglas McLaren James A. RogersArchie N. Jones James L. McKnight Edward O. ForemanM. P. WellsGordon R. Christian

A 152 WORK AND RETURN OF LODGES

Record for 1976

Initiated: Buford Franklin Bennett, Warren Charles Perkins, Jack Richard Taylor, RobertHershel Baker

Initiated and passed: Jimmy Leon Rogers

Re-instated: James Lee Leggett

Died: John F. Dry, P.M., John R. Nash, Arnold H. Barry, Jack R. Gamble, Prentice E.Inglet

Deinitted—By Demit: James Lee Leggett, John D. Leggett

Suspended N.P.D.: Alver D. Loftin

OLIVER LODGE No. 84

Organized 1849. Chartered March 4, 1850.Meets at 410 Johnston St., Alexandria, Rapides Parish,

on first and third Thursdays in each month and the two Sts. John Days.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 404, Alexander 71301.

Officers 1977

Harry C. Ehlers, Jr W.M. Ed Basco J.D.Dennis H. Dezendorf S.W. D. J. Singleton M.C.Daniel W. Dyess J.W. Enoch L. Wooley Mar.Morris Shapiro, P.G.M Treas. C. C. Snyder Sr. StewardClarence O. Shaw, P.M Secy. Hardy Cain Jr. StewardFred W. Campbell, P.M Chap. Timothy E. Land TylerJ. O. Brazelton S.D.

Past Masters

R. C. Bauer J. Warren Graham Jim CampbellH. E. Byram J. B. Flanders, Jr. *O. Don ValentineRobt. H. Bolton J. T. Nash Joe M. BlackwellM. Shapiro, P.G.M. A. O. McCartney Ralph W. GrahamJake Shapiro John W. Fralick L. D. PattersonHerbert Mack King Cade M. Fogleman *Leslie E. GoreJohn M. Keller Milton W. Simpson Porter C. MyersClarence O. Shaw Edw. L. Dezendorf Ray L. DurbinWallace E. Franck Walter C. Reynolds George K. WinhainJohn J. Holland J. M. Swanson Billy Ray James

T. J. Pitman, Jr.Roy Burns

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Thomas Edward Laird, Sr., Russell F. Trapp, James Herbert Sission, AllenEarl Long, Johnnie Dalvin Brown, Marion Lee Jarrell, Alfred Ray Forest, Thomas MichaelSquyres, Rudolph Paul Rutledge, Delbert Alvin Smith, James Daniel Pauley, Jr., WilliamThomas Woinack, Ralph T. Self, Roger Wayne Tucker


Initiated and passed: Charles Earnest Forest, Barry Dale Hines

Initiated, passed and raised: Jiin Lee Bridges, Jr., Donald Glen Eastwood, MichaelLoraine Bums, Timothy Edward Land

Passed and raised: Elton Cain, Billy Christol Price, Ronald DePietro

Raised: Jack Harvey McBride, Gregory Earl Marler

Affiliated—By Transfer: Vergie Lee Moore

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Russell Walton Crews, Jr.

Re-instated: Ronald B. Simon, Orren Madison McKenzie, III, Lawrence Roles Yeager

Died: Dan W. Lanier, Tilman Odell Deville, Fred G. Britzke, Win. L. Perry, P.M.,Howell Jesse Dyson, Robert Lee Eagles, John Tee Cobb

Deinitted—By Demit: John Pershing Reeves

Suspended N.P.D.: Mitch Allred, Robert K. Beebe, J. Stewart Belk, Gilbert Broussard,Jr., Leon D. Gowen, James R. Henry, Ray Allen Whatley, Peter Robert Maupin

LAFAYETTE LODGE No. 87

Chartered March 4, 1850.Meets upstairs over Cleco Building, Main St., Patterson, St. Mary Parish,

on first and third Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: Box 765, Patterson, La. 70392

Officers 1977

Glenn Smith W.M. Larry Bergeron J.D.Oscar Bergeron S.W. Ernest Holden M.C.James Roberts J.W. Pat LaBruyere Mar.Benjamin H. Hines Treas. Gary Melancon Sr. StewardLeslie A. Turner Secy. Frederick M. Fraser Jr. StewardMerle T. Holley Chap. B. F. Jones TylerRay Easley S.D.

Past Masters

N. B. McKneely Woodrow W. Leggett Elmo JustilianJames C. Risher James M. Cox Clifton D. StevensonB. F. Jones John H. Goudet Marvin BroussardL. L. Spears *Charles Shoemaker Lester T. Craft"Lester Turner *J. I. Michel Cliny J. TheriotRobert M. Shivers James Roberts

Alva A. Hitt

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Frederick M. Fraser

Passed and raised: Gary Anthony Melancon, Dewey Joseph Wilson, Jr.


Raised: Ernest Einanuel Holden, Jr.

Died; Isaac L. AultExpelled/or Renounced: Daniel Ray Blakeman

CYPRESS LODGE No. 89

Chartered March 4, 1850. Forfeited February 16, 1887.New Charter February 12, 1890.

Location moved from Collinsburg to Benton, Bossier Parish.Meets at 110 E. Fifth St., Benton,

on second and fourth Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 124, Benton 71006.

Officers 1977

Clyde J. Leachinan W.M. Carl Huddleston J.D.Johnny M. Leonard S.W. Joseph L. Berry M.C.Ernest R. Peace, Jr J.W. Lee J. Clark Mar.Milton M. Spencer, P.M Treas. L. G. Campbell, P.M Sr. StewardE. N. Jones, P.M Secy. Billie H. Huddleston Jr. StewardW. L. Keith, P.M Chap. Harry R. Stevens TylerEdward L. Kimbrough S.D.

Past Masters

Thomas L. Rodes George C. Graimner Argus C. ShawW. L. Keith Laurie G. Campbell Gilly H. HuddlestonOtha O. Shepherd Carl Huddleston Henry B. Wich, Sr.Jos. Lee Berry Obie M. Covington Wayne-G. BowmanHilton S. Bordelon Milton M. Spencer Thomas H. Hill

Edwin N. JonesH. R. Stevens

Record for 1976

Affiliated—By TransferThoinas Stratton Dickerson, James Milton Carter

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Edward Lee Kimbrough, Sr.

Re—instated: Robert L. Daulton, Volsevier Dooley, Jr.

Deinitted—By Transfer: James D. Stephenson

HAUGHTON LODGE No. 95

Chartered January 21, 1851. Charter surrendered 1857. Revived in 1866.Bellevue, Bossier Parish. Name and location changed from

Bellevue to Haughton, 1910.Meets first and third Tuesdays of each month.

Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 121, Haughton 71037


Officers 1977

A-1

Milton J. DeVille W.M.Clarence L. Robbins S.W.Robert S. Fondren J.W.Billy R. Warren, P.M Treas.Billy J. Maxey, P.M Secy.Jacob D. Murff Chap.Robert G. Yagle S.D.

Billy R. Warren, Jr J.D.Willie R. Thorn M.C.Billy R. Warren, Jr Mar.Ernest J. Lewis Sr. StewardDavid L. Millen Jr. StewardWilliam L. Robertson Tyler

Past Masters

R. E. Mitchell, Jr.E. V. ElkinsW. R. UpshawW. T. HerrinW. B. "HickinanC. R. Wilson

O. B. TolerG. A. McAnnC. L. McAnnJ. D. Garland, Jr.T. E. White, Sr.Billy J. MaxeyArdis B. Harville

Charles B. RosaleeLeroy KentJoe E. WelchBilly Ray WarrenArlingston C. HudsonOliver W. Walker, Jr.Ardis L. MaxeyJames L. Horton,Sr.

Record for 1976

Initiated: Charles Earl Gray

Initiated, passed and raised: Clarence Ray Wilson, Jr., Willie Ray Thorn, Jr., Will T.Harville, Billy Ray Warren, Jr., Gerald Glen Amburn

Passed and raised: Robert Stephen Fondren

Affiliated—By Transfer: Jacob D. Murff, Ernest Jefferson Lewis

Died: Charlie Burton Rothbun, Walter Cecil Farmer, Otis Bruner

Suspended N.P.D.: Wesley L. McCarty

ST. HELENA LODGE No. 96

Chartered January 21, 1851.Meets at Greensburg, St. Helena Parish,

on first and third Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 67, Greensurg, La. 70441

Officers 1977

Ronald R. Harrell W.M.J. C. Albritton S.W.Flavis E. Alford J.W.John V. Kirby Treas.Edward Redmond Secy.Wallace W. Dixon Chap.Kenneth E. Travis S.D.

John E. Easley J.D.Bennie M. McNabb M.C.J. D. Alford Mar.James Strickland Sr. StewardWillie Easley Jr. StewardS. H. Lawson Tyler


Past Masters

E. F. YoungColumbus T. SibleyJ. D. AlfordOdelia CarruthRobert L. HollandWilliam Haney HollandAubrey WatsonJames Hyde

Lavell G. NettlesHubert W. LeeWilliam M. GroutClyde W. HarrellLeonard E. NewmanJ. Wilmer Davis

Record for 1976

Leonard H. MartinJohn FastPhillip L. HarrellRansom CarruthDonald DuncanEdward RedmondOtto HusserEdward L. WhitinireHuey N. Davis

Initiated: Gerald Dwight Miller

Initiated, passed and raised: John Leon Lindsey, Willie Eugene Frazier

Passed and raised: Richard Eugene Hughes

Affiliated—By Transfer Willard T. McNabbDied: Roscoe Clive Holland

Deinitted—By Transfer Jodie L. Pittman

HERMITAGE LODGE No. 98

Chartered January 21, 1851.Meets on 8th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans

on second and fourth Tuesdays.Address of Secretary: 210 Ridgewood Dr., Metairie 70005

Officers 1977

AdlerJ. Lobell W.M.Paul J. Lobell S.W.Anthony J. Manalla, Jr J.W.Richard T. McBride, P.M Treas.James L. Danneinann, P.M Secy.Emile H. Camp, Jr., P.M Chap.

Harold R. Lobell, Sr S.D.Ernest C. Herwig, Jr J.D.Henry C. Doskey, Sr M.C.Raymond V. Bacala Sr. StewardJohn W. Mumphrey Jr. StewardCharles Dumas Tyler

Past Masters

tJohn R. CousinsEdward L. SchmidttRichard T. McBrideLouis C. GelbkleJoe M. JolleyFrank S. IrionThomas E. Smith.Sr.

t50-Year Member

John C. GreenMapel C. HebertP. A. Reidenauer,Jr.Albert M. PennyFrederick C. RuppertHenry J. Maitre, Jr.King Midas SmithDennis J. Duclos

Robert G. BowserAlison P. FosterJames M. IiamsRobert W. Reynolds,Jr.Alvin SonnierJames L. DannemannGrenes MeyaskiJack D. LeagansEmile H. Camp,Jr.


Record for 1976

Initiated: Charles Joseph Henry

Initiated and passed: Philip Julius Lobell, Jr.

Passed and raised: Richard George Bawiec, Robert I. Padilla

Re-instated: Fletcher S. NelsonDied: Thomas Matthew McBride, Jr., Emanuel Mole, Charles Alexander Anderson, Sr.,

Lloyd Mervin Field, Sr., Charles Frederick Anepohl, Velder Roy Paul, Sr., Frank Dixon,Robert Lee Carruth, John H. Leo, Sr., Bertrand Joseph Ibos, Sr.

Demitted—By Transfer: Fletcher Spencer Nelson

Dropped, Residence unknown: Carl Bradford Seale, Archibald Murray, Jr.

Suspended N.P.D.: Velder Roy Paul, Jr., Robert Charles Paul, Anthony Al Frieshon

FRANKLINTON LODGE No. 101

Chartered January 21, 1851.Meets in Masonic Temple, 828 Cleveland St., Franklinton, Washington Parish,

on first and third Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 220 Main St., Franklinton 70438

Officers 1977

Gerald A. Jones W.M. Ashley Stringfield J.D.Robert W. Crain S.W. Morris Fisher M.C.Larry J. Kinlaw J.W. Francis D. Sylvest Mar.I. Daunton Gibbs, Jr Treas. Claude Westmoreland Sr. StewardHuey P. Beverly Secy. Roger Hornsky Jr. StewardHarvell Pierce Chap. David Bullock TylerBobby J. Smith S.D.

Past Masters

tJ . Adolph Pierce Daunton Gibbs Harvell PierceChas. G. Manning Claude V. Parker William CrainMaurice J. Welch Arlie O. Passman Ellis M. LeeJ. Meadie Knight John T. Harris Nathan J. ForrestAlbert G. Stevenson William F. Babington Fred AllenJames O. Cagle William A. Wood Bruce B. BickhamJohn M. Wood Robert E. Magee David A. BullockDelos L. Knight Haley M. Carter Elton H. ThomasH. Jerroll Crain Earl T. Russell J. Y. SealTruett C. Jones John D. Stevens

Milton W. Fleming

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Gary Clyde Gaines

Initiated, passed and raised: Francis Douglas Sylvest


Passed: Travis Wayne Patterson

Affiliated—By Transfer Mark Reginald Simmons

Died: D. D. Ott, Othra E. Simmons, C. H. Erwin, Excie Charles Banister, Sr., WilliamQ. Varnado, Edsel Howard Robinson

Suspended N.P.D.: Jessie Pierce Seal, Jr., Dr. Jonas Roos Brooks, Ronald EdwardTamor

LOUISIANA LODGE No. 102

Chartered January 23, 1851.Meets on 7th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans,

on first and third Thursdays.Address of Secretary: 708 Pere Marquette Bldg., New Orleans 70112

Officers 1977

Henry A. Crayon, Jr W.M.Thomas L. Alfano S.W.James F. Osborne, Jr J.W.Claude E. Meyer, P.M Treas.Samuel A. Carleton, P.M Secy.Carlyle J. Clement .....Chap.Charles A. Pierson, Jr S.D.George R. Lambert, Jr J.D.Eugene M. McEachin, Jr M.C.Archiblad T. Higgins, Jr Mar.Geoffrey H. Longnecker Mar.Neil Simons Mar.John E. Beaumont, in Mar.Bruce Christensen Mar.John L. Vaughn Mar.Robert Deimel .....Mar.Joseph B. Wrenn Mar.Darwin Fenner Mar.Jack Grodon Mar.Thomas Harper Mar.Patrick Kelley Mar.

Christian Klein Mar.John Lynch Mar.Richard McConnell Mar.Pierre Perez Mar.Ernst Corwin, P.M Mar.Charles Schaefer Mar.Ronald Steensland Mar.John Davis StewardBranson Greenwald StewardFrederick Deimel StewardBill Elliott StewardSalvador J. Molay StewardSvend E. K. Henriksen StewardJohn Owensby StewardD. Eugene Manning StewardHarry W. Stacey StewardEdmond Taylor StewardDavid Stidd StewardKenneth E. Weaver StewardOmer C. Meyers Tyler

Past Masters

Oliver H. DabeziesElmer D. FlandersChas. P. MacKenzieHerbert G. JahnckeArthur B. deBrueysJohn A. SchafferJohn T. GrahamEldredge D. HomesWalter W. RodyErnest F. CorwinRyland N. Hughes

David A. WarrinerEmile C. Roehl•G. H. Butler•Adrian B. Cairns, Sr.•A. C. Calvet*S. G. Carlisle•Vincent Graffagnini•C. A. Hecker, Jr.•W. D. Langtry*Adam Mehn*O. V. Nielsen

Charles A. PrechterJohn Singreen* James B. Safford•Lionel Treadaway•Earl R. Little, Jr.Frank G. SpiessJames PakisWarren H. GromjneyerMarion MorrisAndrew M. WeirJames H. AUen.M.D.


Dudley D. Flanders *A. M. Retif Robert J. FineranEmile H. Dieth Alfred M. Barnes, Jr. John E. BeaumontFrederick E. Selby Samuel J. Carleton Paul R. GeigerClaude E. Meyer Bernard T. Kaylor

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Leo Paul Desselle, III, Bennie Earl Freeman, Victor Martin Mann, Jr.,Douglas Randolph Halsey

Initiated, passed and raised: Robert Harold Lambert, James William Guin, Jr., AlphonseJoseph DeMots, Jr., Jacob Taranto, III, Aron Dale Guedry, Jr.

Affiliated—-By Transfer: James Wayne Epperson, John Earl Heckert, Jr., Joseph SchmidMonaghan, Jr.

Died: Harold Thunold Werner, Sr., A. S. Chevis, William Gordon DeBrueys, Robert N.Habans, Sale Paul Wilbur, Walter Jewett Barnes, Salvador A. Leone, Alfred Mayer,Charles Andrew Ramelli, Christian Henry Eichhorn, Harry T. Kelly, Joseph GeorgeEhrlicher, Thomas Castleman Hair, III, Thad Andersen, P.M., Henrik Martin Andersen,Ashton B. Collins

Demitted—By Demit: Robert R. Deimel, Jr.

RUSTON LODGE No. 106

Chartered January 29, 1852.Meets in Masonic Temple, corner N. Vienna and W. Miss. Sts., Ruston

Lincoln Parish, on second and fourth Mondays in each month.Names changed from Vienna, 1892.

Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 5526 Tech Station, Ruston, La. 71270

Officers 1977

Harry E. Moseley, P.M W.M. Gary L. Osbon J.D.Ernest L. Young, III S.W. Joseph Baker M.C.L. F. Cato J.W. James B. Anderson Sr. StewardGlen Neaville, P.M Treas. E. C. Driggers Jr. StewardOtha V. Newman.P.M Secy. Clyde E. Gilmore Mar.Carvelia Johnston Chap. William H. Moring TylerCharles H. Edwards, III S.D.

Past Masters

P. G. Grambling, Jr. M. E. McFadden, Sr. O. O. OsbonF. H. Heard John N. Hay Clyde E. GilmoreL. F. Cato Leroy DeFreese Barney J. SumrallI. E. Garrett, Sr. *Mode Choate, Jr. Otha V. NewmanL. G. Huey Joel L. Ambrose Francis L. CourtneyKhawwood L. Taylor Dr. E. R. Minchew Glen E. Neaville*E. Lee Young Joseph W. Dickson

Harry E. Moseley

•By Affiliation


Record for 1976

Initiated: Orville Kince Davis, William Albert Stewart

Initiated, passed and raised: Gary Lynn Osbon, Robert William Turner, Billy RayHattaway

Affiliated—By Transfer Tommy Lee Dorn

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Jesse Robert Wilson

Re-instated: Haylon R. Wood, Billy P. Gober, Franklin Delano Baxley

Died: K. M. Davis, H. M. Lewis

Deinitted—By Demit: Jackie T. Fair, James S. Hollingsworth

Demitted—By Transfer: Warren Lee Post, Edward H. Honeycutt

Suspended N.P.D.: Robert H. Brooks, Roland P. Campbell, L. W. Dixon, Charles R.Hightower, Joe Floyd Thomas, J. L. Tinsley

HARRISONBURG LODGE No. 110

Chartered January 21, 1852.Meets over Catahoula Bank, Short St., Harrisonburg, Catahoula Parish,

on second and fourth Thursdays at 7:00 P.M.From first meeting in Oct. thru March and 8:00 P.M. from April thru Sept.

Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 226, Harrisonburg 71340

Officers 1977

LamarE. Wyles W.M. J. Eldon Doughty, P.M S.D.JoeC. Holloway S.W. David L. Guinn, P.M J.D.Dewey W. Stockman J.W. R. David Neal, P.M M.C.H. A. Taliaferro, P.M Treas. R. H. Finlay, P.M StewardElmer I. Gibson, P.G.M Secy. C. C. Finlay StewardJohn R. Routon, P.M Chap. Lainar E. Randall Tyler

Past Masters

Richard H. Finlay S. R. Hendricks John A. RoutonH. A. Taliaferro Cecil C. McGuffee William H. MartinG. O. McGuffee J. Eldon Doughty David L. GuinnE. I. Gibson, P.G.M. Billy Ray Johnson Ralph CranstonW. M. Bankston Charles L. Randall R. David Neal

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Dewey Wayne Stockman

Died: Lynn Hammond, Jesse L. Beasley

Suspended U.M.C.: Richard E. McGuffee


URIM LODGE No. I l l

Chartered February 2, 1963.Location changed from Forksville, 1892.

Meets in Lodge Bldg. at Calhoun, Quachita Parish,on second and fourth Thursdays, 8:00 P.M., in each month.

Address of Secretary: Box 472, West Monroe 71292.

Officers 1977

Arnold Walker W.M. James G. Moore J.D.Ralph E. Robinson S.W. Richard Sanders M.C.Arris M. Tynes J.W. William J. Mims Mar.Frank N. Chainbliss Secy. Aubrey B. Chapman Sr. StewardCleo Murray Treas. John C. Taylor Jr. StewardBilly R. Coker Chap. Paul Hammonds TylerJoseph R. Phillips S.D.

Past Masters

tH. F. Downs R. Prinston Gaston John Chester TaylorWilliam P. Camp Richard R. Fuller, Jr. William James MimsOrland Chapman Arnold G. Heacock Charles E. MayW. F. Golson, Jr. Arthur Jerry Lowery Aubrey B. ChapmanAubrey Gaston Lloyd Wesley Coon Paul Thomas HammondCleo Murrav Victor L. Whitehead Roy Wade Green

Billy Ray Coker Richard E. SandersJerry L. Finley

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Ronnie Edward Shackelford, Wilmer Jewell Tanner, John Neelie Ledford,Quitman Lively, Roy Lively, Malvin Micheal Broom, Don Clois Head

Initiated, passed and raised: Dennis Eugene Blaylock

Affiliated—By Demit: Joseph Roy Phillips

Affiliated—By Transfer Artis Melvin Tynes

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Lawrence Moore Robinson, James Grayson Moore

Died: Daniel Henry Graves, Johnny Marion Robinson

THOMAS JEFFERSON LODGE No. 113

Chartered February 25, 1853. Charter surrendered February 11, 1901.New Charter issued February 3, 1937, and original number given

Meets in Lodge Hall, Spearsville, Union Parish,on second Satruday night of each month.

Address of Secretary: Rt. 1 Desk 1, Spearsville 71277.


Officers 1977

J. C. Akin, P.M W.M. William E. Cook S.D.George Farrar S.W. Forrest Post J.D.O. W. B. Harris J.W. Larry Pixley M.C.Glover O. Rockett, P.M Treas. Annond Jones Sr. StewardJack Griffon, P.M Secy. B. B. Webb Jr. StewardW. C. Cherry Chap. J. C. Nash, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

William Clyde Cherry Glover Rockett Annond JonesJ. C. Nash Coy Upshaw Billy Wayne JonesA. Jack Griffon Melvin Stone O. W. B. HarrisVirgil Rhodes J. C. Akin

Record for 1976

Initiated: Arnold Edward Lee, Weber Comma Harrison

Passed and raised: Rev. Forrest Post

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: David Green, William Edward Cook, Larry Sim-mons Pixley

Died: John Robert Brantley, Ray Martin Carson, Boone Farrar

Suspended N.P.D.: Oscar Gerald Bryan, Gerry Lane Courtney, William Kevin Jones,Billie Wayne Jones, Melvin Stone

SHREVEPORT LODGE No. 115

Chartered January 27, 1853.Meets in Masonic Temple, 1805 Creswell St., Shreveport, Caddo Parish,

on first and third Thursdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 3844, Shreveport 71103

Officers 1977

Robert G. Cochran W.M. James E. Dempsey J.D.Jessie D. Cheek S.W. Donnie G. Copeland M.C.Carter Shirey J.W. William D. Barnette Mar.Leon Pliner, P.M Treas. Robert F. Morrison Sr. StewardRichard L. DuBois, P.M Secy. Julius A. Gamin Jr. StewardRichard W. Dozier Chap. Win. H. Causey, Sr., P.M TylerJack R. McCoy S.D.

Past Masters

Claud A. Dance Mickey Holland Ferris A. McCordHarry Fox Ben Sour Max Dover


Milton S. Holland Harry D. Talinage Hugo A. HollandIsadore Lieber A. J. Bennett Robert SusmantJ. Bennett Johnston Henry S. Weisinan.Jr. Woodrow W. Brookst Philip Lieber, P.G.M. Ralph C. Strong Charles B. MayoSamuel Abrainson Gorman Taylor Leon M. PlinerW. H. Causey, Sr. Henry Roos Harry L. TalmadgeWin. M. Blumberg Everett Rubenstein S. Marion SpataroAnnand W. Roos,Jr. Robert Porter Richard L. DuBoisPalmer R. Long A. D. Williamson

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Charles Edwin Glover

Initiated, passed and raised: Julius Alan Gamin, Richard Willoughby Dozier

Passed and raised: Robert Francis Morrison

Affiliated—By Transfer William David Bamette

Re-instated: Horace Rutherford Lowrey, Renford Irving Johnston

Died: Paul Brainis, P.M., Bennie Rubenstein, Oscar Gustau Mannasseh, Arch H.Bewley, P.M., Harrell Causey, William E. Gibbons, John W. Miller, Abraham Freyer,P.M., Ike A. Nader, Morris H. Schuster, Louis Falk, William R. Smith, Herman HenryFox, Siginond Florsheim, Frank P. Robison, Eugene J. Coen

Deinitted—By Demit: Sol Abramson

Suspended N.P.D.: Thomas T. Slaughter, Diamantis John Cassis

ACACIA LODGE No. 116

Chartered January 17, 1854.Meets at Belle View and Belle Moore Dr., Plaqueinine, iberville Parish

on second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 1203 Calvin St., Plaqueinine, La. 70764

Officers 1977

Billy R. Gum W.M. Wayne Cutrer S.D.John M. Evans S.W. Wayne Carline J.D.Paul A. Taylor J.W. Rex Aymond, P.M M.C.Murray C. Verret Treas. Garrett Dupuy StewardJohn N. Gum,Jr.,P.M Secy. Terry Medlen StewardNorris Medlen Chap. Jessie Riles Tyler

Past Masters

J. Allan Nadler Curtis W. Senaca Earl E. StockstillC. A. Dejean, Sr. C. L. Hollingsworth John N. Gum, Jr.

A-16-1 WORK AND RETURN OF LODGES

E. C. Thomas, Jr.E. J. RialsFrank A. RobertsFrank C. GroschJ. E. RobertsA. L. DupontEddie ClebertMurray Verrett

Rex A. AyinondEarl H. WilliamsEdward J. SenecaJ. A. ClebertFred H. MooreC. A. Dejean, Jr.

Record for 1976

Robert StockstillJohn M. EvansCarl F. GrantJ. C. Ferguson, Jr.Thomas N. TulliaFloyd Witt

Initiated: Isaac Joseph Vaughn, Sr., C. I. Clements, Charles K Keller

Initiated, passed and raised: Johnny Joseph Settoon, Malcom Wayne Cutrer, WilliamTerry Medlen, Roy Joseph Andre, Jr., Jessie Oliver Riles, Jr.

Passed and raised: Irving Wayne CarlineDied: Everett L. Mills, E. B. Schwing, Jr.Suspended N.P.D.: John Henry Collins, Whitney F. Granger

MILFORD LODGE No. 117

Chartered January 20, 1854.Meets in Lodge Hall, 18768 Jefferson Hwy., at Baton Rouge, La. 70816

on second and fourth Thursdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 9277 Cal Road, Baton Rouge 70809

Officers 1977

James C. Aucoin W.M.Shelby H. Miller S.W.Charles D. Davidson J.W.John M. Perkins, P. M Treas.David R. Walker Secy.Walter M. Scarborough, P.M Chap.

Adam J. Millien ...S.D.Edwin J. Herpich, Sr J.D.Edwin J. Herpich, Jr Sr. StewardSidney P. Brogdon, P.M TylerRichard A. Gordy Mar.

Past Masters

T. J. WhiteA. D. FitzgeraldAlvin Doyle MartinW. E. MartinSidney Paul BrogdonC. J. BraudH. B. Harelson, Jr.Chester M. Cowsar

John Louis VialetHenry MillerNewton T. HumphreyDavid R. WalerJ. M. PerkinsS. B. CastonSamuel Jos. BourqueA. G. Wright, Sr.Leonce C. Bourque

Woodrow W. SmithEugene G. GentryF. G. DavisJesse W. MartinRalph F. BoulwareEvans M. BallardCharles N. CoxG. G. HebertWalter M. Scarborough

Record for 1976

Initiated: Gordon Lee LeNoir, Jr., William Frank Burns, Charles Howard Williams


Initiated, passed and raised: Benjamine Claiborne Harrell, III, Richard Allen Gordy,Edwin Joseph Herpich, Jr.

Died: Rayford Fleet Cotten, Milbern Thomas Nickens, Sr., Windle Leaureaux Sholar

Demitted—By Demit: Edward Franklin Mayfield

Suspended N.P.D.: Robert Green Singleton, P.M., Charles Stubbs

DELHI LODGE No. 120

Chartered January 17, 1854. (Name changed from Deerfield, February 12, 1874.)Meets in Lodge Hall on N. First St., Delhi, Richland Parish,

on second and fourth Tuesday in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 336, Delhi 71232.

Officers 1977

Lonnie L. Copes W.M. Noble Tillinan J.D.Ronny G. Garrett S.W. Floyd Bradley M.C.Tommy J. Tatum J.W. Vernon L. Tatum Mar.George W. Haston Treas. Gianbattistia Cherbini Sr. StewardWalter D. Shoemaker Secy. Douglas W. Sheppard Jr. StewardTed T. Howes Chap. Larry Tatum TylerOscar P. Rainwater S.D.

Past Masters

James L. Loftin *George W. Haston Julian E. ChapmanJohn W. Crider Billy Joe Walker Otho J. NielsenJesse B. Newcomer *Frank B. Fitzgerald Gillon D. GilbertO. P. Rainwater *Arthur Nichols

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Keith Myron Spearman, Donald Wyatt Oliver

Initiated, passed and raised: Gianbattistia Cherbini, Douglas Lynn Sheppard, Billy RoyNielsen

Passed and raised: Jasper Theodore Garrett

Affiliated—By Transfer: Edward Henderson Honeycut

Re-instated: Jules Norris Schooler, G. B. Thornton, William V. Sinnan

Died: Sam Charrier, William E. Dozier, Jerry M. Ball, Therin Franklin Loftin

Demitted—By Demit: Eugene A. Poynter

Suspended N.P.D.: Renford Williams, Donald R. Pete.rs, Corbett H. Greene, Henry V.Byrd, James Leroy Caldwell, Elroy Claton Brock, A. L. Hightower


MACKEY LODGE No. 122

Chartered January 20, 1854.Meets in Lodge Hall, Main Street, Ringgold, Bienville Parish,

on first and third Tuesday nights of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 473, Ringgold, La. 71068.

Officers 1977

William R. Ashworth W.M.Odein D. Jones S.W.John W. Boyet J.W.Charles M. Griffth Treas.Larry L. Kennedy, P.M Secy.Charles L. Craig, Jr., P.M Chap.Billy W. Logan S.D.

Roy V. Kea J.D.Henry R. Griffith M.C.Jerry R. Cuminings Mar.Robert E. Sherrod StewardNorman D. Sims StewardCharles B. Waites Tyler

D. L. MoseleyL. V. Noles, P.G.M.Oden D. JonesMyles T. HolleyJohn T. NolesW. J. Culpepper

Past Masters

H. Elwood DavisJ. D. MorganPerry A. SandersWilliam M. RobbinsLarry L. Kennedy

Record for 1976

William C. WaitesW. B. WoodsCarrelton L. WallaceChalres B. WaitesWilliam K. WoinackJohn W. BoyetCharles L. Craig, Jr.

Initiated: Jackie Franklin Davis, Allen Ray Chandler

Initiated and passed: G. W. Hayes

Initiated, passed and raised: Jerry Raymond Cuinmings, Aubrey Leroy Beatty, NormanDavid Sims

Affiliated—By Transfer: Lloyd Carlton Doty, Robert T. Ruinbaugh

Re-instated: Frank Lee Daniel

Died: William R. Cook, Walter Max McDowell, Herschell James Cloud, Gordon R.Walker

Suspended N.P.D. Vance Bannore, Jimmy C, Hankins

LIBERTY LODGE No. 123

Original Charter, February 14, 1855.Meets in Lodge Hall, Keatchie, DeSoto Parish,

on second Thursday in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 394, Benton, La. 7.1006

Officers 1977

Chester E. Simmons, Sr W.M.David A. Tucker S.W.

Jim ColeJack Murray.

...J.D..M.C.


James A. Tucker J.W. Frank Carroll Mar.James Brannon Treas. Johnnie F. Gamble, II Sr. StewardBilly Ray Thorn Secy. Earl Blunt Jr. StewardJack C. Hatfield Cahp. A. A. Miller TylerFoster Gamble S.D.

Past Masters

Frank J. Carroll Milton R. Speights William H. AbingtonFrancis L. Womack Robert H. Burford John T. BrantleyTurner C. Mason Lennis E. Latham W. A. AbingtonW. H. Bagley, Jr. Johnnie F. Speights David R. MasonA. D. Connell John T. Moseley, III Johnie F. GambleCharles B. Longshore Augustus A. Miller

Ronald W. DillAlvin C. Roach

Record for 1976

Initiated: Edward Earl Williams, Hannan George Hall, Jarrell Odis Burch, Jack Nash,Walter Robert Craft

Initiated, passed and raised: Lonnie Elmer Jackson, Jr., Vernon Jordan, Jimmy ClydeCole, Randolph T. Mitchell, Jack C. Hatfield

Passed and raised: Larry J. Bannore, Ronald Dee Jones

Died: Dossie Headrick, William George DeSoto, Elbert O. Stewart

Demitted—By Demit: William Dale Burford

KELLERTOWN LODGE No. 124

Chartered February 14, 1855.Meets in Masonic Building, Wilson, East Feliciana Parish,

on first and third Mondays.Address of Secretary: Box 504, Jackson, La. 70748

Officers 1977

Dewey W. DeLee, P.M W.M. Marvin Bennett J.D.Robert E. Hall, Jr. P.M S.W. Thomas Peterson Sr. StewardWilliam G. Knapp J.W. Preston Boyd Jr. StewardRalph E. Quinn Treas. Jimmy R. Schwartz TylerRoger D. Mitchell Secy. Jeff Barrett Mar.JohnE. Hadden Chap. Ted Hill M.C.Ronald D. Jett S.D.

Past Masters

Win. T. Hill Robert E. Hall, Jr. Roger D. MitchellDewy W. DeLee


Record for 1976

Initiated: Elisha Dewayne Golmon

Demitted—By Deinit: Marvin Marion Bennett

ARCADIA LODGE No. 126

Chartered February 14, 1855.Meets in Masonic Temple, corner N. Myrtle and 2nd Sts., Arcadia,

Bienville Parish, on first and third Mondays in each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1 Box 28, Arcadia, La. 71001

Officers 1977

Estill Watts, P.M W.M. C. C. O'Kelley, P.M J.D.Everett Fanner, P.M S.W. Sammie J. Daniels M.C.Charles P. Brown J.W. Sidney A. Smith Mar.Alva L. Coon, P.M Treas. A. S. McKean Sr. StewardJerry D. Burnhain, P.M Secy. Laddie Uliner Jr. StewardW. R. Meeks, P.M Chap. J. W. Botzong TylerRicky Robison S.D.

Past Masters

C. C. Gantt L. Justine Smart, Jr. E. E. FannertP. E. Brown Garland H. Storey, Jr. Donald L. CatheyReves Jordan Sidney A. Smith Chester F. PowellOtto Cummings J. D. Smith James C. WardQuinton Floyd Perritt Hal R. Henderson Cecil C. O'KelleyClaude Beard J. Eugene Smith, Jr. Laddie K. UlinerA. Leo Coon Estill Watts Alexander S. McKean

W. R. Meeks Jerry D. Burnhain

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Garry Lamar Chandler

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: James Ricky Robison

Died: Allen A. Cathey

Demitted—By Deinit: Joseph Woodson Herndon, Joseph W. Herndon

GORDY LODGE No. 133

Chartered February 14, 1855. (Location changed from Cheneyville 1894.)Meets in Masonic Hall, corner Union and Gordy Sts., Lecoinpte,Rapides Parish, on second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

Address of Secretary: Rt. 2 Box 44-A, Lecoinpte, La. 71346


Officers 1977

Lee Taylor W.M. Frank D'Autremont, IV J.D.Phillip White S.W. Fleinon O'Quinn M.C.Don Thomas J.W. Leonard Sharbono Mar.Charles R. Bumum, Sr., P.M. ...Treas. Frank Ross Sr. StewardJames Bethune Secy. Barney L. Brady Jr. StewardE. D. Wilmore Chap.. Charles Perry TylerRaymond Byrd S.D.

Past Masters

Clias. R. Burnam, Sr. Larice Dick Harper Garland H. HutchinsonHarvey V. Taylor Jesse L. Roberts Charles L. PerryLeonard C. Sharbono Allen B. Hackney Paul R. BrittainVernon C. Austin F. H. O'Quinn Marion S. HaggartG. Frank Young James Bethune

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Frank James D'Autremont, IV

Passed and raised: Barney Lee Brady

Affiliated—By Demit: John Carroll Ross, Jr.

PLAINS LODGE No. 135

Chartered February 14, 1855.Meets in Lodge Hall, 4627 Church St., Zachary, East Baton Rouge Parish,

on first and third Tuesday of each month.Address of Secretary: 3666 Noble St., Zachary 70791

Officers 1977

Carl E. Holmes W.M. T. G. McBride J.D.G. W. Churchwell S.W. E. R. Smith M.C.A. E. McClure J.W. E. R. Smith Mar.Charles E. Decker Treas. D. W. Whitlock, Jr Sr. StewardJohn B. Thomas Secy. David DeBlanc Jr. StewardFrank T. Rogellio .....Chap. E. C. Bennett TylerH. D. Lewis, Jr S.D.

Past Masters

John I. Daniel, Jr. Frank T. Rogillio Adolph W. TiinineHoward Chaney *Dewey Graham Lawrence D. SibleyMervin W. Loudon J. J. Cowans, Jr. Joe S. KoewenJohn P. Black L. K. Buckmaster John W. Hancock


Robert O. McCraine Win. S. Smith W. L. GunbyIrwin L. Felps David H. McNeil E. M. Easley*Geo. P. Guins Hollis H. Jacobs Felix M. Parker*Geo. Stanley Varnado J. W. Jines Lynn J. Rivere

E. E. Rollins Harry E. JacksonThomas R. Staples Welton C. Pierce

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Richard Earl Smith, Arthur Don Griffen

Initiated, passed and raised: Thomas G. McBride, Clifton John Barrow, Jr., DonaldKeith Dreher

Passed: Thomas Frank Pendergist

Passed and raised: Richard Coleman Pendergist

Affiliated—By Transfer: Charles D. Graham, Eininett R. Smith, Douglas N. Kelley, Jr.

Affiliated—By plural Membership: Roger Dale Mitchell

Re-instated: Jack Butler

Died: Louie M. Woinack, Judson C. Parker, Ivy Edwin Chaney, George Brian Annison

Deinitted—By Transfer: James Tullie Stevens

Suspended N.P.D.: Randall Wayne Hubbard, Joe D. Weis

ATHENS LODGE No. 136

Chartered February 12, 1856.Meets in Lodge Bldg. on Main St., Athens, Claiborne Parish,

on Monday after first and third Sundays in each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1 Box 44, Homer, La. 71040

Officers 1977

Tommy R. Faulk W.M. Herbert G. Casey, Jr J.D.Olen O. James S.W. Freddie Altinan M.C.Herbert G. Casey, Sr J.W. Joe A. Marsalis Mar.Leon A. DeLoach, P.M Treas. O. S. Middlebrook Sr. StewardWilliam F. Dillon, Jr., P.M Secy. E. D. Rhea Jr. StewardThomas C. Sherrill Chap. W. P. Atkins TylerAlbert L. Faulk S.D.

Past Masters

Joe A. Marsalis Roy Lee Adams Drew S. VolentineO. S. Middlebrook W. P. Atkins W. F. Dillon, Jr.Leon DeLoach Ralph Woinack Freddie Altinan

O. O. James


Record for 1976

Initiated: Ralph Curtis Stassen, Allen Wayne Dumas

Initiated, passed and raised: Thomas Charles Sherrill

Died: Harrison Dewey Young

DOWNSVILLE LODGE No. 143

Chartered February 12, 1856.Meets in Masonic Lodge Building, Downsville, Union Parish,

on first Saturday and third Tuesday of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 2 Box 110, Choudrant, La. 71227

Officers 1977

William L. Roach W.M. Victor Cox J.D.Tommy L. Antley S.W. D. E. Holman M.C.Harley T. Albritton J.W. J. L. Black Mar.T. Durward McFarland Treas. H. W. Kelley Sr. StewardOliver M. Noland Secy. H. G. Roberson Jr. StewardC. L. Albritton Chap. J. R. Weems TylerRoye Jones S.D.

Past Masters

W. A. Simpson D. E. Holman O. M. NolandTroy L. Ham Coy E. Lee H. G. RobersonJ. B. Collingsworth T. D. McFarland, Jr. Henry M. HamiltonFred M. McFarland J. P. Hinton, Sr. James R. BellRobert J. McGehee J. F. Roberts Cecil Albritton

J. P. Hinton, Jr. Taylor G. Roberson

Record for 1976

Initiated: James W. Richards, Jr., Jimmy Lee Thomas

Died: Charles Edwin Jones

OCEAN LODGE No. 144

Chartered February 10, 1857.Meets on 6th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans,on second and fourth Wednesdays in each month.

Address of Secretary: 715 Cadiz St., New Orleans 70115


Officers 1977

Marvin F. L. Salinger, Sr W.M. Billy C. Taylor M.C.Joseph S. Levy S.W. A. L. Dennody, P.M Mar.H. Stanley Sofer J.W. Phillip J. Thomas StewardCurtis J. Taconi, P.M Treas. Donn E. Thomas StewardLouis R. LeBlanc, P.M Secy. William B. Smith StewardI. L. Matter, Jr., P.M Chap. Elvin Revere StewardAlbert C. Grove S.D. Glenn J. Langely StewardFrank H. Wessels J.D. Alex J. Breaux, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

John M. Marcev Aloysius L. Dennody R. S. GelvinJos. H. Davis Daniel M. Brandon Louis E. Von WolffVincent J. Vaccaro Louis M. Genovese Joseph B. FavaloraLouis R. LeBlanc Robert E. Svendson David B. WayClifford E. Oetlli Alexander J. Breaux Einanuel A. Russell, Jr.John R. Esposito Milton E. Duker Frank A. HopeWilliam P. Karl Curtis J. Taconi John Coslan

Win. H. Thompson, Jr. Irwin L. Malter, Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated: Gordon Wayne Bird, James Woodie Freeman

Initiated and passed: William Gary McComas

Initiated, passed and raised: Billy Charles Taylor, Clarence Edward Patton, ElvinRevere, Donn Eugene Thomas, Phillip Jeffery Thomas, Glenn Jeff Langley, William BoyleSmith

Passed and raised: Frank Heintzelman Wessels

Re-instated: Edwin Dickenson Haber, Jr.

Died: John R. Boydston, Richard R. Tusson, Nicholas Rangel, Ralph J. LaScola, HaroldGeorge Kieffer, Thomas M. Tengram, Harrie M. Phillips

Demitted—By Demit: Adam Unger, Jr., Rossier W. Dabbs, Jack A. Porobil

Deinitted—By Transfer: William E. Bidwell

Suspended N.P.D.: Harold M. Edler, Rossie W. Lambert, Merlin Roy Pitre

HOPE LODGE No. 145

Chartered February 10, 1857.Meets in Masonic Temple, 116 E. Vennillion St., Lafayette, Lafayette Parish,

on first and third Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 309 Elinwood Dr., Lafayette, La. 70501

Officers 1977

J. R. Bolen W.M. J. M. Crouch J.D.


J. W. Harrist S.W. W. B. Jones M.C.E. J. Breaux J.W. W. W. Walker, P.M Mar.M. H. Montgomery, P.M Treas. Jens Jacobsen Sr. StewardAbner P. Thornhill Secy. J. L. Jackson Jr. StewardJ. C. Creagh, P.M Chap. H. J. Delhoinmer, P.M TylerO. A. Chandler S.D.

Past Masters

Robert Kapsinow *Joseph A. Poche D. D. LyinanJ. B. Montgomery John H. E. Downs C. W. NolanCyr Boudreaux H. C. McCullough Harold J. DelhommerElmer Sudderth V. Floyd Mauldin Warren C. UpdikeJohn R. Gaugler F. R. Duane Bobby L. DunnBrad J. Dubose B.F.Jackson Michael H. MontgomeryJ. Clyde Creagh J. A. Nolan, Jr. Lloyd S. AucoinJohn L. Stephan Marcus Mayers Albert B. Crownoverjr.

W. W. WalkerH. B. Torry

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Merrick Austin Thompson, Robert Edward Leminler, Jr., John StanfordNavarre

Initiated and passed: Grant Allen Thompson, Stuart Rowan Averitt, Michael LewisHammett

Initiated, passed and raised: William Bishop Jones, Thomas Albert Billeaud

Raised: Earl Lee Holmes, Werlyn Russell Bourgeois, Grady Horace Bates, OffordWesley Says, Jr.

Affiliated—By Transfer: John Heber Bell, Anthony Harmon Heying

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Glynn Wayne Marcell

Re-instated: Samuel Hamilton Smith, Paul R. Shurtleff

Died: Stanley Cobb, William Boyd McCoy, P.M., Ferdinand Carlos Kemp, Joseph D.Hernandez, John Heber Bell, Arthur Fischer, John Adam Anders

Demitted—By Demit: John Caldwell McCainpbell

Demitted—By Transfer: Charles Robert Blackmon, George Victor Perez

Suspended N.P.D.: Earl Harry Griffin, Howard Norman Landgrave, Johnnie LymonWelch

SILENT BROTHERHOOD LODGE No. 146

Chartered February 10, 1857.Meets in Masonic Temple, U.S. Hwy. 71 N., Coushatta, Red River Parish,

on first Tuesday night and third Monday night in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 101, Cousfiatta 71019

A-174 . WORK AND RETURN OF LODGES

Officers 1977

Mercer B. Hunter, P.M W.M.Willie F. Nails, P.M S.W.Jerry W. Cooper J.W.John E. Stratton Treas.Henry W. Cooper, P.M Secy.Charles L. Davis, P.M Chap.Donald O. Browne S.D.

Lynn V. Weaver, P.M J.D.Harold F. Carlisle, P.M M.C.Charlie W. Belcher, P.M Mar.Alfred H. Carlisle, P.M Sr. StewardFloyd L. Adams, P.M Jr. StewardCrawford T. Toms Tyler

J. E. StrattonHenry Wayne CooperW. F. NailsA. L. SiglerGeo. W. Wise, Sr.A. H. CarlisleA. B. LandersJohn Wilkinson McCoyRobert E. Posey, Jr.

Past Masters

D. V. CannonW. H. TylerC. L. DavisHarold CarlisleWin. G. ShaverWilliam S. WrenWilliam J. RobbinsJohn B. McElweeMercer B. HunterC. W. BelcherCleve G. Heyl,Jr.

Record for 1976

James O. JowersHendrix M. Fowler,Sr.Willis E. Cox, Jr.Odis G. HammondHendrix M. Fowler.Jr.Floyd L. AdamsLynn Vemon WeaverGeorge D. ParsonsNathan H. WiseWalter R. Weaver

Initiated, passed and raised: Edward Louis Dubois

Raised: Thomas Hardee Britian

Died: Leslie Matthew Curfman, Joseph F. Carr, Claude C. Dupree, Lester ShieldHuckabay, Jr., George J.1 Posey

Deinitted—By Demit: L. P. MartinSuspended N.P.D.: Virgil George Williams, Andrew Charlie Johnson

ANACOCO LODGE No. 147

Chartered February 10, 1857. Charter forfeited February 17, 1881.Restored May 14, 1885.

Meets in Leesville Lodge Hall, 100 W. South St., Leesville, La.on first Friday night of each month.

Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 111, Anacoco, La. 71403

Officers 1977

Jimmy W. Bolgiano W.M.Arthur R. Roberts , S.W.William A. Carver J.W.Joseph D. Perkins Treas.Walter A. Carver Secy.Edlo Bray Chap.Scotty V. McCloud S.D.

Homer Presley, Jr J.D.Mark Faircloth M.C.Rev. John C. Littleton Mar.Donald R. Bush Sr. StewardW. F. Dowden, Jr Jr. StewardR. S. Loftin Tyler


Past Masters

Homer Antony Davis Turner S. E. BivensEldo Bray W. F. Dowden.Jr. Donald R. BushC. Bolgiano John C. Littleton James S. DanielsMark Faircloth Joseph Dwain Perkins Gary L. HoltRube B. Stephens Van M. Lee Charles L. StiinacJ. Y. Turner

Record for 1976

Initiated: Walter Allen Carver, Bill James Larney, Ivy Charles Underwood

Initiated, passed and raised: Homer Henry Presley, Jr.

Raised: William Austin Carver

Died: Charles L. Cain

Suspended N.P.D.: Robert Eugene Schott, James L. Eubanks

EASTERN STAR LODGE No. 151

Chartered February 10, 1858.Meets at Winnfield, Winn Parish,

on second and fourth Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: Hwy. 167 N., Winnfield, La. 71483

Officers 1977

L. L. Brewton, III W.M. Clyde Smith S.D.Robert E. Baker S.W. John Kerry J.D.Charles Bice J.W. Hewey Walker M.C.William M. Russell, III Treas. Earl H. Denning, III Sr. StewardDouglas H. Allen Secy. Roger C. Long Jr. StewardJ. W. Kennedy, Jr Chap. Thomas Phillips Tyler

Past Masters

A. W. Radesich Harmon Porter *L. L. BrewtonJ. R. Harrison Denver Fox G. W. JonesRalph L. Moseley James L. Thomas L. L. Brewton, Jr.D. L. Hoffmann J. Elroy Jones Clifford D. WhiteheadDudley P. Shell C. C. Carter W. Warren Allen, Jr.Theodore G. Kelly Eugene F. Love Hewey G. WalkerWin. Warren Allen, Sr. J. W. Kennedy, Jr. Alfred S. Lauret

Charles D. Fox*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Joey Larson Parker

Initiated, passed and raised: Roger Craig Long, William Moses Russell, III


Re-instated: Clyde Samuel Smith, Carl Samuel Ferguson, Leslie Ray Davies, Sr.

Died: Abbie Lott Childers

HOMER LODGE No. 152

Chartered February 10, 1858.Meets on 3rd Fl., Masonic Bldg., 500 Blk. of N. Main St., Homer, Claiborne Parish,

on first and third Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O.- Box 668, Homer 71040.

Officers 1977

Robert W. Wasson, P.M W.M.Howard F. Outlaw S.W.Joe K. Lay J.W.Willis Posey Dean, P.M Treas.Danny R. Moore, P.M Secy.Harvey D. Ruple, P.M Chap.Archie D. Sayers, P.M S.D.

Allen Hollenshead, Jr., P.M J.D.Oscar Nealy M.C.W. E. Bagley Mar.Orval B. Couch Sr. StewardDavid L. Stanford Jr. StewardHenry Grady Slack, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

John F. WilkinsR. L. BrakefieldW. P. DeanR. W. WassonTed F. NorrisW. R. BrownGranville B. Pugh

*By Affiliation

E. B. Robinson, Jr.N. L. WagnerGlenn T. BaysFelton AlexanderSidney E. Smith, Jr.Carl LangJames O. WhiteDanny Roy Moore

Record for 1976

Harvey D. RupleByron Ruple*H. Grady Slack*Orval B. CouchArchie D. SayersElmer N. Hardy, Jr.Chester A. Hollenshead, Jr.

Initiated: Gregory Allen Irwin

Affiliated—By Demit: David Lavon Stanford

Re-instated: John Theus Burch

Died: Samuel Thomas Weaver, Thomas Serpell White, Marion W. Camp, Aimer BufordAtkins, Jr., Benjamin W. Fortson, Jr.

Demitted—By Demit: James Austin Dowies

Demitted—By Transfer: Lloyd Carlton Doty

SAINTS JOHN LODGE No. 153

Chartered 10, 1858.Meets in Masonic Temple, 648 Opelousas Ave., Algiers, Orleans Parish,

on first and third Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 330 Verret St., New Orleans, La. 70114


Officers 1977

A-177

Roger J. Lawson, Jr W.M.Leon A. Courtney S.W.John Y. LaFleur J.W.Ernest S. Smith, P.M Treas.Alvin D. Alford, Jr. P.M Secy.Henry C. Choate, Sr Chap.Herman C. Alonzo, Jr Sr. Deacon

Leroy J. Oubre J.D.Aive J. Marlbrough, Jr M.C.Carroll W. Crane, P.M ZMar.Felix Robichaux Sr. StewardLucas Lala Jr. StewardMichael A. Carruba Tyler

tP. Mangiaricina.N. H. TownerFrederick W. BenneckeC. W. CraneOtto P. MederWin. Jos. EriksonGeorge I. DarsamD. R. AgnewIra E. MikesellMatt R. Sutherland

t50-Year Member

Past Masters

Denton B. ValliantJoseph LawrenceWilson A. RussellJames N. Vairin, Jr.Thomas A. LingoniErnest S. SmithFabian F. FinkAlbert T. Wakefield.Jr.Paul C. Small

Eugene J. LeonardTheodore C. CamusFoy K. StaniferCalvin J. CharlesBilly Joe SwartDoininick Manno.Jr.Clarence E. SpearsAlvin D. Alford.Jr.Perry StraitHenry Choate

Record for 1976

Initiated: Vernon Theodore Ballay, Jr., George Charles Joseph Plaisance, Jr., John NedSanchez, Henry Crawford Choate, Jr., John Harry Mine, Jr., Onnon Maynard Keathley

Initiated, passed and raised: Herman Carl Alonzo, Jr., Aive Joseph Marlbrough, Jr.

Passed and raised: John Leonard Hansen, Leroy Joseph Oubre, Randolph Joseph LeB-lanc, Jr.

Affiliated—By Transfer: Win. George Cook

Died: Francis Nicholas Bunnaster, Charles Laufer, William Waldow Hoffstetter, Fran-cis C. Roache, Nelson J. Ardoin

Demitted—By Demit: Alvin Norman

Suspended N.P.D.: James Lorell Dunn

KISATCHIE LODGE No. 156

Chartered Feburary 12, 1858.meets in Mount Canhel Auditorium, Mount Cannel, Sabine Parish(P.O. R.F.D. No. 1, Florien), on the first Saturday in each month.

Address of Secretary: Route 1, Florien 71429

Officers 1977

A. G. Bridges W.M.M. A. McComic S.W.

Carnadus Davis J.D.Gary Barnhill M.C.


Donald W. Bridges J.W.G. C. Dowden Treas.Arlest R. McCoinic Secy.Phillip S. Tisdale Chap.Everest Carter S.D.

Joseph A. Durrett Mar.Daniel Volk Sr. StewardFrank Chapman Jr. StewardT. H. Williams, Jr Tyler

Noah M. MillerC. A. RicksPhillip C. PounceyJenning C. Rogers

*By Affiliation

Past Masters

E. R. AndersonA. G. Bridges•Stephen B. Dubose

Billy Ray SkinnerEverett Carter, Jr.Daniel VolkMarian A. McCoinicJoseph A. Durrett

Record for 1976

Initiated; Albert Dwayne Bridges

Initiated, passed and raised: Donald Wayne Bridges

Raised: Gerry Wayne Bamhill

Suspended N.P.D.: Billy Ray Skinner, James C. Edwards

LIVINGSTON LODGE No. 160

Chartered February 16, 1859, at Springfield, Livingston Parish, February, 1858:location changed to Ponchatoula, Livingston Parish, July, 1858:

changed to Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, 1889.Meets corner Morris and Cypress Sts., Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, on second and

fourth Fridays in each month.Address of Secretary: Box 957, Hammond 70401

Officers 1977

Willard I. Lambert W.M.Bruce M. Myrick S.W.Calvin E. Hand J.W.Wellington L. Way Treas.Henry J. Ward, P.M Secy.Willie E. Gordon Chap.

John H. Pettigrew S.D.FredO. Miller J.D.Paul J. Girard M.C.Herman B. Hodges Sr. StewardDavid L. Smith Jr. StewardProby L. Smith, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

*Sam DipaolaErnest WainwrightW. S. Rownd, Jr.George N. AlessiJohn C. Morrison

*Olin A. KershHardie G. CoxHarold L. QuaveJ. M. Hayes, Sr.Luther C. Sibley

•Bernard A. Vaughn•Charles B. Smith*J. W. WedgeworthJack A. Bankston•Louis E. Boucheraus


Wilton H. Hyde *Baudy R. Bankston *Winston R. DeBlancRichard D. Sylvest *Hugh T. Cornish *Richard NealHenry Wendelken *Calvin E. Hand Joseph W. StrahanHenry J. Ward *William J. Hugo *Wellington L. Way*John H. Pettigrew *Bennie G. Tate Jim Hayes, Jr.Aubrey Bennett *Robert R. Scott Joseph R. FresinaLuther V. Bankston *Charles E. O'Neil, Jr. Milton E. Morse

Proby L. Smith

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: James Edward Richardson, Terrell Allen Adams, Ernest Bernard Lavigne, Jr.,Michael Eugene Spriggs, Edward Ernest Cosgrove

Initiated, passed and raised: John Russell Feasel

Passed: James Ernest Dickerson

Passed and raised: David Lee Smith, Kenneth Patrick Kenelly, Joseph Victor Penalber

Raised: Eric Layton Pittman

Affiliated—By Transfer: Clarence Leo Dykes

Re-instated: Willard Ray Joiner

Died: Joseph Dabney Perkins, John Edward Becker, Lewis Cass Pyatt, Abner James,Louis Edward Munchausen, Jr., Harold Thomas Kellogg

Deinitted—By Demit: Sidney Bert Williams

Suspended N.P.D.: Loyd Elliott McCarroll, Morgan George Smith

BROOKVILLE LODGE No. 161

Chartered February 16, 1860.Meets in Masonic Hall, Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, on first Tuesday in each month.

Address of Secretary: Route 1, Oak Ridge, La. 71264

Officers 1977

Eugene A. Barham W.M. Clint E. Shepard, II J.D.Neil Mott, Jr S.W. James H. Foster M.C.Robert J. Barham J.W. W. D. Baugh Mar.Ben E. Baker :Treas. Henry E. Stevenson Sr. StewardF. Earl Hogan, P.M Secy. Francis V. Jordan Jr. StewardGlen Lee Greene, P.M Chap. Gerald Thompson, P.M TylerEugene H. Allen S.D.

Past Masters

Alvin A. Day Jack D. Carey Mack C. KennedyWilliam R. Baker Wayland D. Baugh Francis JordanGlenn Lee Greene F. Earl Hogan John T. JordanWillie P. Smith Ben Baker Eugene A. Barham

Gerald O. Thompson


Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Robert Jocelyn Barham, Eugene Hawkins Allen, ClintEdwin Shepard, II

Passed and raised: James Harold Foster

ATCHAFALAYA LODGE No. 163

Chartered February 16, 1860.Meets at Simmesport, Avoyelles Parish, on third Friday of each month.

Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 234, Simmesport 71369

Officers 1977

Donald K. Barr W.M. John P. Barr J.D.Charles R. Coco S.W. Charles L. Smith M.C.James A. Barr J.W. Floyd Chesne Mar.George L. Mayeaux, P.M Treas. Joseph Ban, Jr Sr. StewardJoseph B. Barr, Sr Secy. Leonard Ducote Jr. StewardCharles Newberg, P.M Chap. Walter Franks, Sr., P.M TylerGilbert L. Barr S.D.

Past Masters

Leo L. Ehrhardt Zebbe Roddy L. Steve PaulP. D. Anderson Joseph A. Saucier Joseph B. BarrAvis B. Chunn Charles J. Newberg George L. MayeauxMack C. Barr Herbert L. Toliver Bruce L. BordelonMurphy J. Whitinore Gilbert L. Ban-

Rev. Walter Franks

Record for 1976

Initiated: Henry Alex Strong

Initiated and passed: George Burton Smith

Initiated, passed and raised: Jerry Coco

Passed and raised: Leonard Ducote, James Andrew Barr, James Huey Clark

Raised: Everett W. Banks

Affiliated—By Transfer: Louis Edward Holmes

Died: Hubert A. Barr, Charles M. Havens

Demitted—By Demit: David Weston Rice, Jr.

Deinitted—By Transfer: Kenneth J. Terrio

COLUMBIA LODGE No. 164

Chartered February 16, 1860. Charter forfeited February, 1887.Rechartered February 9, 1892.

Meets in Masonic Temple, corner Main St., in Columbia, Caldwell Parishon first Monday and third Saturday in each month.

Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 602, Columbia 71418


Officers 1977

A-181

Boyd Wilkins W.M.Claude W. Biggs S.W.James C. Stuart J.W.H. B. Fisher Treas.M. D. Feltenberger, Sr Secy.Clyde V. Poole Chap.Charles M. Martin, Jr S.D.

Rube T. Bates J.D.Carl B. Duke, Sr M.C.Jerry Duke Mar.James E. Legg Sr. StewardSmiley R. Massey Jr. StewardJames C. Biggs, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

W. M. ElliotE. B. Cottinghain, Jr.J. M. HawkinsJohn J. KellyJ. D. KitchinghamClifford C. DukeE. B. HeadAndrew KaleRaymond E. PooleG. A. Mann

*By Affiliation

G. B. LoveladyO. A. Von LandinghamW. E. McLemoreC. V. PooleA. W. BaumGrady WarfordE. L. RichardArtis ThompsonA. B. Grigg, Jr.

*A. B. Grigg, Sr.Dan WigginsJesse B. FultonH. M. CookHomer S. MeredithMelvin Strange*Jackie BarrettR. D. JohnsonRay HebertM. D. FeltenbergerJames C. Biggs

Record for 1976

Initiated: Anthony Henderson

Initiated and passed: Floyd Dean Williams

Initiated, passed and raised: Smiley Ray Massey

Passed and raised: Sammy Jack Spillers, Richard Alman Evans

Raised: James Harding Rowland

Died: Win. E. McLemore

Deinitted—By Transfer: Jewel Leslie Furlow

LAKE CHARLES LODGE No. 165

Chartered Feburary 16, 1860.Meets in Masonic Temple, 717 Hodges St., Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish,

on first and third Thursdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 1461, Lake Charles 70601

Officers 1977

Robert L. Tolbert W.M.Troy E. Dupree S.W.Gene C. Reed J.W.

Alvin E. Hobbs J.D.Larry Stephenson M.C.Charles S. K-ing Mar.


J. T. Morgan, P.M Treas. O. J. Adams Sr. StewardKenneth Levingston, P.M Secy. A. C. Leckband, Sr Jr. StewardRobert W. Martin, Jr Chap. Gilbert Gilliland TylerAlbert R. Levingston S.D.

Past Masters

*O. L. Miller *Joseph C. WitherwaxMads L. Christensen Albert Laughlin, Jr. Edward KhouryKenneth Levingston William E. Nagem Larry ChronisterGossett Smith Milton J. Nelson David F. BrockAndrew Swice T. Oscar Phillips Charles G, CallahanKainiel J. Khoury Richard J. Heinen Robert O. SheltonJ. Earl Coleman Toinmie L. Rimes Charles B. JenkinsMax Packman Emile J. George J. T. MorganH. Artie Poole James A. Smith George L. TuttleMax Schneider Jerry I. Harless Robert M. Hutchins, Jr.

*R. H. Pittman Glenn Bass

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Donald Paul Shaw, Faris Gani, Charles Robert Walker, James Turner Morgan,Jr., Robert Lamar McDonald, Cecil Doyle, Jr., Robert Durwood Corley

Initiated and passed: Randolph Jean Chauvin

Initiated, passed and raised: Stephen Lee Fusilier, Elmer Joseph Fisette, Sr., ThomasEdwin Phillips, Jr.

Passed: Robert Bainbridge Coleinan

Passed and raised: Daryll Lyle Todd

Affiliated—By Transfer: William Edward Thompson, Joseph C. Witherwax, JamesEdwin Ellis, Jr., Robert William Worden, Jr., Paul Burnett Ritter

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Bryan Curran IglehartRe-instated: Douglas F. Crewell, Kenneth L. Erhard, Frank L. Moseley

Died: James Grant Nelson, James A. MacLeod, Elmer E. Shutts, George BaiUio, AubreyG. Hathorn, Frank L. Moseley, Alvin A. Thayer, Raymond J. Kaough, Isadore AbrahamGlusman, John A. Mestepay, Emile Roux, Kenneth Cecil Stratton, Harry D. Economos,Olie Peveto

Deinitted—By Transfer: Alton E. Franks, Jr.

Dropped, Residence unknown: Thomas Wade Bult

Suspended N.P.D.: Kearn H. Hinchman, Joseph A. Chaline

LINN WOOD LODGE No. 167

Chartered February 13, 1861.Meets on 7th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans,on second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.

Address of Secretary: 5608 Arts. St., New Orleans 70122


Officers 1977

A-183

Ronald H. Castigne W.M.Donald H. Lewis S.W.Joseph T. Loyocano J.W.T. Paul Jainerson, P.M Treas.R. Harold Durr, P.M Secy.Joseph S. Carter, P.M Chap.

Edgar Keen S.D.Ernest Bianchini, Jr J.D.Donald S. Langhauser M.C.Edward A. Horrell, P.M. ...Sr. StewardBilly G. Snelson Jr. StewardOmar C. Myers Tyler

Past Masters

tEdward HaspelSidney G. RoosGlenn S. CobbRalph J. BarryChas. E. McHale, Sr.Samuel B. CastonJ. M. ChapmanNils E. JohnsonElmer P. GrundmeyerJohn A. Sanchez

t50-Year Member

Albert L. BrownDudley D. McCallGeorge W. HenryFrederick C. Ebel, Sr.Michael A. Sconza, Jr.Robert G. PolackOtto A. WillieAlbert H. Lotz, Jr.H. William HallR. Harold Durr

V. J. DiConstantinoEdward H. BrinkJames B. StaffordT. Paul JainersonC. Owen HeintzWilliam V. R. KeirFrederick B. BrinkBernard F. HermannSurgis M. LamotheEdward A. HorrellJoseph S. Carter

Record for 1976

Initiated: Irving Hirsch Koch, James Henry Oliver, John Everette Cave, Edward Costa

Initiated and passed: Thomas E. Chigoy, Warren Albert Chigoy

Initiated, passed and raised: Donald Simon Langhauser

Died: Gardner L. Caston, P.M., Louis J. Greenberg, Francis H. Schremp, P.M., Leon

M. Trice, Sr., Benjamin Perkowski, Glenn S. Cobb

Demitted—By Demit: Oblin E. St. Cyr

Dropped, Residence unknown: Paul Patterson

MONTGOMERY LODGE No. 168

Chartered February 13, 1861. Charter arrested July 24, 1925.Restored June 20, 1926.

Meets on Woodland St., behind Bank, Montgomery, Grant Parish,on second Thursday and fourth Saturday in each month.

Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 285, Montgomery 71454

Officers 1977

Elmore D. Howell W.M.Troy Hood S.W.

Douglas A. Fletcher J.D.T. J. Fletcher, P.M M.C.

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B. A. Davis, P.M J.W.Earl E. Dyson, P.M Treas.Walter Desemar, P.M Secy.Kennit Allen, P.M Chap.M. L. Kuhlmann, P.M S.D.

O. L. Durham, P.M Mar.J. A. Smith Sr. StewardL. V. Kuhlman Jr. StewardE. W. "Mike" Terry Tyler

Past Masters

O. L. DurhamG. R. Gilcrease*Leland Young WrightH. A. KeifferG. L. WyattT. J. FletcherConley K. Allen

M. L. KuhlmanT. E. Plunkett,Jr.B. A. Davis•Win. P. FletcherOtis HamptonAlbert Jackson Smith

William C. Land*Bain B. GilcreaseEarl E. DysonWalter DesemarGlen E. GilcreaseV. K. Fletcher

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Jerry Glen Gilcrease

Raised: Douglas Allen Fletcher

Died: James O. Dumas, Charley Jones Gilcrease, Henry Allen Brady

Deinitted—By Transfer: Clarence D. Dubois, William C. Land

Suspended N.P.D.: Clarence W. Brooks, Thomas A. Hurley, William D. Montgomery

KOSMOS LODGE No. 171

Chartered February 9, 1864. Uses Scottish Rite Ritual—English language.Meets on 5th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans,

on first and third Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: #22 Crane, New Orleans 70124

Officers 1977

Allie L. Crocker W.M.David A. Dorand, P.M S.W.B. Earnst, P.M J.W.Alphonse B. Jackson, P.M Treas.Charles H. Dorand, P.M Secy.George L. Beck, P.M Chap.J. L. Migliore, P.M S.D.

Joesp E. Toups J.D.Keith C. Dorand M.C.J. J. Pujol, P.M Sr. StewardA. R. Blackburn Jr. StewardP. Ragusa TylerC. Shields I.G.K. McCaskill M.E.

Past Masters

C. H. Dorand, Sr.Vern D. Mashburn

W. P. LivaudaisFrancis E. Berry

J. J. TrembleyTheo. Ladner


A. B. Jackson Frank A. Kruse, Sr. Jessie J. PujolM. D. Mashburn Earl J. Petrie Boyd EarnstS. Liberto W. A. Petrie Johnny L. MiglioreErnest Huck C. W. Russell David A. Dorand

George L. Beck

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Keith Charles Dorand, Earl Joseph Toups

Passed and raised: Lionel Lloyd Ladner, Jr.

Raised: Wallace Alphonso

UNION LODGE No. 172

Chartered February 17, 1865. Uses Scottish Rite Ritual—English language.Meets on 5th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans,

on first and third Fridays in each month.Address of Secretary: 2220 Blanchard Dr., Chalmette, La. 70043

Officers 1977

Sidney Gonzales W.M. Ira Crowe, P.M Chap.Rayfield S. Froeba, Jr S.W. William Fricke, Jr M.C.Lee R. Cavin J.W. James Hawkins, Jr M.E.IraR. Pitfield, P.M Treas. Charles B. Favalora Sr. StewardGeorge A. Landry, III, P.M Secy. John W. Conravey Jr. StewardWilliam Shaw, Jr S.D. Dwaynne J. Landry,P.M TylerDudley T. Pope J.D.

Past Masters

tDavid E. Verlander Walter J. Rigby Leo P. MulhalltE. L. Morel Cyril A. Nolde Samuel T. CrabtreeJos. S. Haydel Charles A. Giusti Salvador B. Greco, Jr.Edmund P. Pixberg Geo. J. Faustennann Daniel B. AlexanderL. A. Kloor Selden J. Wright Clifton M. GordonH. Parham Voss Clarence T. Fitzgerald Ira R. PitfieldIra Crowe Jos. P. Finn Anthony J. GiustiW. W. Johnson Cordis O. Runnels Raymond A. Ybos.Sr.Bernard I. Zoller,Jr. William C. Ennonjr. Dwayne J. LandryJohn A. McCullough George A. Landry,III

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Van Clifford Cavin

Initiated, passed and raised: Carl W. Mixon, William Raymond Shaw, Jr., Dudley TruettPope


Re-instated: Henry Gerard DeFraites, Sr.

Died: Alfred Roth, Paul Joseph McMahon, Henry DeFraites, Sr., Cullen Rowley

Demitted—By Demit: Joseph Boinar Wrenn

Demitted—By Transfer: Samuel Cox Kennon, Christian Gerber

Suspended N.P.D.: William E. Wigstroin

DANTE LODGE No. 174

Chartered February 14, 1866. Uses Scottish Rite Ritual—Italian language.Meets in Gennania Hall, 4415 Bienville St., New Orleans,

on first Monday in each month.Address of Secretary: 2008 Florida Ave., Kenner, La. 70062

Officers 1977

Richard Geeck W.M. Oscar Crespo J.D.Vincent Aguirro S.W. Henry Emfinger M.C.Paul Bonett J.W. Maurice Sawatis Sr. StewardHewitt L. McMillan Act. Treas. Edward Danos Jr. StewardLouis J. Guisti Act. Secy. Pasquale Ragusa, P.M TylerAndrew Cusimano, P.M Chap. Anthony Maggiorie M.E.Carl Marshal S.D.

Past Masters

Salvadore Cannizzara Pasquale Ragusa Salvadore OddoGuisseppe Cusumano Marion A. Sacco Eugene AllenSalvatore Centanni Anthony Mortillaro Rene JoyceJack Gurry Louis Giusti Anthony ChatelainRobert Russo Joseph Swank Pasal RadostiGeorge Gulotta Peter Ascani

Andrew Cusimano

Record for 1976

Initiated: Charles Herbert Thorton, George Francis Walker, Jr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Oscar Joseph Crespo, Maurice J. Sawatis, Edward Danos,Jr.

Passed: Mantrell ValentinePassed and raised: Gerald Caronia, Robert R. Moore, Carl V. Marshall, Gary Joseph

Calico

Died: Salvatore Lorino

Demitted—By Transfer: John DiMaggio

Suspended N.P.D.: Leon Pernicaro


AMITE CITY LODGE No. 175

Chartered February 14, 1866.Meets at 307 E. Mulberry St., Amite, Tangipahoa Parish.

on first and third Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 1502 N. Duncan Ave., Amite 70422

Officers 1977

Richard King W.M. Charlie Blackwell J.D.Robert Jackson S.W. Phil Hendry M.C.Charles Rohner J.W. Thomas R. Robertson Mar.A. B. Foster..... Treas. Alvis Williams StewardEldon Watson Secy. Mervel King StewardRobert Watson Chap. Aubrey V. Hayden, P.M TylerShelby Blackwell S.D.

Past Masters

Frank E. Patenotte Darby Carroll Thomas I. SandersHarryG. Johnson S. M. Stevens Monroe RickA. E. Cefalu W. M. Sullivan Edward G. Mason, Sr.T. P. Ladner F. L. Fleming Troy StricklandA. B. Foster H. E. Evans John P. HowellThornwell P. Fields L. A. Pye, Sr. Leroy WilkinsonW. T. McKnelly Raymond E. Rutland Willard P. Hendry, Jr.Robert L. Gray Ward C. Pevey William A. FosterW. A. Chadwick Robert S. Watson

Aubrey V. Hayden •

Record for 1976

Initiated: David Raymond Langston, William O. Brown, Teddy Joel Pearce, SylvesterLeRoy Humphrey, Louis Joseph Alack

Initiated, passed and raised: Charles L. Blackwell, Jack Gary Cooper, Harold F.Ainerson

Demitted—By Transfer: Raymond E. Southern

Dropped, Residence unknown: Ewell Carl Hyde

CADDO LODGE No. 179

Chartered February 14, 1867.Meets in Masonic Temple, 1805 Creswell St., Shreveport, Caddo Parish,

on first and third Saturdays of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 930, Vivian, La. 71082

Officers 1977

Vernon H. Frazier W.M. Arnold V. Jones S.D.Larry A. Nugent S.W. Johnny R. Henley J.D.


John C. Libby J.W. Clifford L. Asher M.C.Wiley E. Helms, P.M Treas. Thomas J. Ware Mar.James L. Jendro, P.M Secy. Arnold V. Jones Sr. StewardRichard L. Cadman Chap. John E. Parnell Tyler

Past Masters

tThoinas R. Phillips Ferris D. Roberson *Fred J. WrightBill E. Butler R. L. Fauquier Otis A. CannonEarl W. Tinsley M. F. Abbitt John A. HeadCharles O. Cook Truman S. Thomas D. M. McAdainsPaul C. Crooks C. E. Frost Lowell WilliamsEdw. L. Williams, Jr. Garland A. Bryson James L. JendroJohn C. Mosley J. R. Sumlin Wiley E. Helms

H. A. NugentEdgar H. Robinson


Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Thomas J. Ware

Affiliated—By Demit: Stanley Weeb Broom

Affiliated—By Transfer: Clifford Lawerence Asher, Fletcher Spencer Nelson

Re-instated: Thomas Mittard Hope, Jr.

Died: Sidney J. Phillips, Jr., Robert Tom DeSadier, William F. Fitch, Frederick EarlDePriest, Paul William Geddes, Hal T. Keith, Robert Mac Walker, Loyce WilliamDoughty, Sr., James Roy Sheppard, Eli Patin, Lester Armstrong Swor, Richard VemonTowler, Sr., Edward Frederick Brockhaus, Ocia Smith

Demitted—By Demit: John Edwin Wakeinan

Demitted—By Transfer: Jacob D. Murff, Charles Varden Frazier, Bernice Lee Allbrit-ton, Clark Lee King

Suspended N.P.D.: Albert J. Bolster, Billy E. Hunter, John D. Norris, Jr., Raddie L.Pyle, William L. Valentine

SAM TODD LODGE No. 182

Chartered February 14, 1867.Meets in Sugartown, Beauregard Parish, on first Friday in each month.

Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 224, Grant, La. 70644

Officers 1977

Thomas M. Johnson W.M. Gary Crowe J.D.D. L. Ritchie S.W. Patrick D. Richardson M.C.Richard Earl J.W. Thomas Sigler Mar.


Alinon R. Cole, P.M Treas. Van Earl Sr. StewardJeptha Hamilton, P.M Secy. Wallace Wisby Jr. StewardC. William Ellis Chap. Larry Bailey TylerJames M. Wisby S.D.

Past Masters

Leon Stracener Alinon R. Cole John L. McFatterR. D. Turner Aubrey Gill Harta Lee FordHoward Sigler,P.G.M. Herman A. Turner Arthur H. GillL. E. McFatter Frank Miller Sidney TylerNorman Harper Lloyd C. Deverts Kenneth HolawayJeptha Hamilton Morris K. Weldon Allan B. Johnson

Charles Earl

Record for 1976

Initiated: Milton Lesley Taylor, Cornol Russell Smith, Glenn M. Hebert, John RodneyLee Sonnier

Initiated, passed and raised: George Edward Martin, Wallace Reed Wisby

Passed: Earl Harper

Raised: Hershel Morris Harper, James D. Houston, George Huey Holoway

Affiliated—By Transfer: Edwin R. Irwin

Re-instated: Paul Herman Hanchey

Died: Irwin L. Bailey, Marion Carroll, L. Gill Ransom, Isaac Hall, Otis Glen Gill, Win.Rolley Barrett, Henry Chaney

Deinitted—By Transfer: Herman A. Davis

Suspended N.P.D.: Harley Bailey, Clyde Leon Ford, Ramon L. Johnson, Donald DavidScott, Samuel Huey Turner, Oscar W. Welch

SPRING CREEK LODGE No. 184

Chartered February 14, 1867.Meets in Lodge Hall, Spring Creek, Tangipahoa, Parish,

on first and third Mondays in each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 2 Box 172-C, Ainite, La. 70422

Officers 1977

James A. Miller W.M. Charles F. Springs J.D.Cade D. Williams S.W. Melvin L. Tate M.C.William C. Brown J.W. Jesse Rainey Mar.John Q. Corken Treas. Clement R. Clark Sr. StewardC. Frank Lea Secy. Robert Rainey, Jr Jr. StewardAlonL. Wall, P.M Chap. Jewel H. Magee, Sr TylerJones Ard S.D.


Past Masters

tJ. E. Crawford R. A. Pittinan Frank E. Rick.Jr.*Bert C. Howes Aubrey J. Graham John T. CauseyAdvel M. Strickland Felix Grace Willie K. MiltonAlon L. Wall Darwin Givens Freddie E. RickLuther E. Strickland Esco Crawford Rodrick R. Dykes,Jr.J. T. Conerly Warren Sullivan John Q. Corkern

Amos M. Cutrer Lanny P. ConerlyGrover Covington,P.G.M. Melvin L. Tate

Clifford J. Brown


Record for 1976

Initiated: Malone Rivers Williams, Norman Wayne Arnold

Initiated, passed and raised: Jones Ard, Clement Ray Clark, Jesse Rainey

Passed and raised: Jewel Hugh Magee, Sr., Charles E. Spring

Died: Herbert Layton Varnado, Eininitt Jessee Milton, Jr., Clifford Curruth Graham

ORPHANS FRIEND LODGE No. 185

Chartered February 15, 1867. (Name changed from Big Cane, February 6, 1924.)Meets on corner Front and Market Sts., Morrow, St. Landry Parish,

on first Sunday at 2:00 P.M. and third Tuesday at 7:30 P.M.Address of Secretary: Box 168, Palmetto 71358

Officers 1977

Floyd C. Fogleman W.M. Harold L. Taylor J.D.H. L. Toliver S.W. W. W. Fogleman, P.M M.C.Jackie S. Beard J.W. J. B. Rolen Mar.William E. Poythress, P.M Treas. Shirley E. Soileau Sr. StewardAllen Budden, P.M Secy. Floyd Fogleman Jr. StewardSain L. Moreland Chap. Lester Fogleman TylerWoodrow Morgan S ,D.

Past Masters

W. E. Poythress Julian B. Rolen Shirley E. SouleauAllen Budden Jackie S. Beard Johnnie W. Morgan

Woodrow W. Fogleman

Record for 1976

Initiated: Wade Mayeaux

Initiated, passed and raised: Harold Lynn Taylor


COVINGTON LODGE No. 188

Chattered February 13, 1868.Meets in Masonic Temple, Corner Columbia and Rutland Sts., Covington,

St. Tammy Parish, on second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 411 W. 19th. Ave., Covington 70433

Officers 1977

Camille J. LeBlanc, Jr W.M. Ivey J. Martin, P.M J.D.Donald E. Kelley, Sr S.W. Joseph W. Howes, P.M M.C.Duane W. Wray J.W. Lawrence A. Brossette, P.M Mar.Charles F. Williams, P.M Treas. Raymond Pellegrin, P.M....Sr. StewardWalter Pulling, P.M Secy. William F. Allison Jr. StewardOtto W. Haldenwanger, P.M Chap. Thomson F. T. Clark, P.M TylerRalph Gennusa, P.M S.D.

Past Masters

Alton E. Smith Robert Goodrow,Jr. Wallace L. SimmonsDalton Barranger Joseph Howes Horace Alexius, Jr.Troy Jackson Theodore B. Talley Ralph H. GennusaHenry Mayfield Louis E. Lester Lawrence A. BrossetteB. D. Edmundson Roy R. Taylor John B. Fahney, Jr.Lee Hebert Walter E. Pulling Charles F. WilliamsThomas L. Doby.Jr. Ray R. Taylor Raymond PellegrinR. T. Geneste Otto W. Haldenwanger

Record for 1976

Initiated: James Gordon Bullock, Anthony Frank Palmisano, Clayton Elmer Greenfield,Frederick Lee Jordan

Initiated and passed: James Orio Johnson, Richard Allen Smart

Initiated, passed and raised: Dewey Elinon Lee

Passed and raised: Bernard Seymour Smith

Raised: Carey Shirley Knight

Affiliated—By Demit: Tildon John Crowe, Paul Mayfield

Affiliated—By Transfer: John DiMaggio, Samuel Kyle Eddy, III

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Frank Louis Caininita, P.M., Lee Francis Albaral,Einil Ellis Wickinan, Nolan Dean McCord, P.M.

Died: Benjamin U. Hood, Leslie R. Croft, Vernice Leon Cox, P.M., Maxime A.Barbier, Ottis Myers, P.M.

Demitted—By Deinit: Basil Huggins Smith, Franklin Sennett Parker, William PaulKnight

Suspended N.P.D.: Calvin H. Garner, William Thomas Koppenol, Louis L. Marion,Curtis L. Norris

CORINTHIAN LODGE No. 190

Chartered February 9, 1869.Meets on 8th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans,

on first and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 5519 Durham Dr., New Orleans 70114


Officers 1977

George A. Catalano W.M.R. A. Bussell ..S.W.Leslie F. Tanner, Jr J.W.W. A. Shoenberger, P.M Treas.Dwight A. Dahines, P.G.M Secy.A. L. Bach, P.M Chap.

Russell J. Bernard S.D.William W. Albright J.D.Joseph B. Rhodes Mar.Lawrence Danner StewardRichard H. Smith StewardA. S. Rottinann, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

tH. W. KostmayertKeiin MahaffyFred A. KreckelChas. B. HenriquesGeorge C. SpellmanAlvin Edmund SchorrD. A. Dahines, P.G.M.Chas. F. BurkhardtAndrew W. Johnson

Edgar J. CuroleJ. Ed WilliamsReno J. Daret, Jr.Delwin P. LaguensCharles D. Dees.Jr.Ira B. HayesMorris Rowe, Jr.Manuel J. Ferrer, Jr.Lawrence B. AvegnoPaul B. Lanoux,Jr.

Philip Kroper, IIIBilly J. McMurrayT. Erwin LipscoinbCarroll CormierWalter G. AlleeWayne A. TruesdaleWinston A. ShoenbergerDavid J. Shelton, Jr.Harry F. GilmoreAlvin L. BachElinore Jeansonne

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Raised: James R. Phillips

Affiliated—By Transfer: Joseph B. Rhodes

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Richard Harvey Smith

Died: Joseph E. Pratt, J. F. Muller, Alfred L. Hunt, Philip Kroper, Jr.

Deinitted—By Demit: Henry Giles Martin, Jr.

JEFFERSON LODGE No. 191

Chartered February 9, 1869.Meets on 7th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans,

on first and third Wednesday evenings in each month.Address of Secretary: 6558 Bellaire Dr., New Orleans 70124

Officers 1977

Saverio J. Loyacano W.M.Jack Clark S.W.Melvin G. Anderson J.W.George O. Daigle, P.M Treas.Harold Rosenzweig Secy.Earl N. Wedge, P.M Chap.PaulG. Guay S.D.

Byron G. Montz J.D.Dwight A. Montz M.C.Irving M. Jacobs Mar.Gail W. Simmons StewardWilliam A. Margiotta StewardAlex J. Breaux, P.M Tyler

(Non-Member)


Past Masters

A-193

Leon S. CahnJ. Edmund UllmanHoward G. SullivanHerman S. LindyDavid GertlerElias RauRobert C. Pflueger.Jr.Benjamin M. GoodmanAlfred Korns

Maurice BumsteinGus SingennanCharles SingennanHerman SingennanC. E. PostJohn H. AhrensMagnus J. MarchandPhilip J. PonsEdward J. Pons, Sr.Jos. M. Singennan

Record for 1976

Stanley KoltunEarl N. WedgeShennan F. RaphaelSteven R. PlotkinLeonard S. BronikJames D. SpearsHouston R. LeeGeorge O, Daigle, IIIElliott L. KempWilliam H. CrawfordRoy E. Walker

Initiated, passed and raised: Gail Warren Simmons, Jr., Byron Gerard Montz, DwightAndrew Montz

Died: Frederick H. Dinghaus, P.M., Isadore Cotlar, William W. Gallagher, HarryMiddleberg, Joseph W. Craig, Curtis E. Knudsen, Harold W. Porter, Simon Shlenker, Jr.,Jacob D. Dresner, P.M., Sidney Frank

Deinitted—By Demit: Leon H. Marks, Walter B. Moses

Suspended N.P.D.: Sanford E. Berger, Jules Goldberg, Meyer Sabludowsky

ABBEVILLE LODGE No. 192

Chartered February 9, 1869.Meets in Masonic Temple, N. State Street, Abbeville, Vennillion Parish,

on first and third Thursdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 102 Concord St., Abbeville, La. 70510

Officers 1977

Johnnie W. Cohorn W.M.Gerald M. Nunez S.W.Donald L. Hudson J.W.Victor S. Lattier Treas.Alfred L. LaCroix, P.M Secy.Magee J. Moss, P.M Chap.

Pervis J. Gaspard S.D.Walter A. Ramke J.D.Thomas Guidry M.C.Lewis J. Faciane Sr. StewardRoland Babineaux Jr. StewardTerry C. Willis Tyler

Past Masters

J. Wesley SteenT. A. SmithChas. H. BrookshireOUie Welborn BalesWilmer R. Peets

Lunnie Clamon WillisDan L. BouletOtha Herndon MorganMagee Jos. MossRoy Marvin MossJohn E. Singletary

Mayo J. BroussardRonald L. ThomasRoy K. Lanier, Sr.Robert E. BlanchetRoy K. Lanier, Jr.Alfred L. LaCroixRoland Babineaux


Record for 1976

Initiated: Phillip Roy Teer, Evres Joseph Adams, Danny Dane Sanders

Initiated and passed: Myril Henry Koehler

Initiated, passed and raised: Terry Clovis Willis, Thomas Guidry

Affiliated—By Transfer: Alan Dale Oxener

Re-instated: Henry Edwin Lee, Jasper Raymond Bartlett Gentry

Died: Jess Willard Fair, Etienne Brouillette, Murphy Libersat, Lloyd Preston Perrin

Demitted—By Transfer: Louis Edward Holmes

Dropped, Residence unknown: Emory Vernon Dedman

Suspended N.P.D.: James Whitfield Holmes, III

AURORA LODGE No. 193

Chartered February 10, 1869.Meets in Masonic Temple, 201-3 E. Main St., New Iberia, Iberia Parish,

on first and third Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: 514 Victory Drive, New Iberia 70560

Officers 1977

John Kennedy W.M.Thomas Powell S.W.Woodrow White J.W.George D. Ernest, Jr., P.M Treas.Derwin L. DuBose. Secy.Leon Slipakoff, P.M. Chap.Jimmy DeBose S.D.

Louis Ackal J D.Gerald Paten M.C.James Duck Sr. StewardMichael Colvert Jr. StewardEd McClendon StewardEdward Brown Tyler

H. A. BernardLouis Webon CampbellJames Wright WycheKeith C. TitsworthCecil Clifton BlackwellGeo. Davis Emest,Jr.Richard George BetarMyrle Eldon Case

*By Affiliation

Past Masters

James E. MarkhamElliott Andrew TycerLeon Slipakoff*Alvin B. GrimsleyR. E. DiefenbachJohn W. StockstillWebon Jess CampbellFrank W. Wright.Jr.

James L. GrayEdward H. FrickH. C. McMullenHenry A. WaldrepDan J. DugasClyde B. BriceRobert WhiteLeroy Lyles

Record for 1976

Initiated: Allen James Charpentier> Everette Eugene Van Cainpen, Harold Cleinons

Initiated, passed and raised: Clyde Paul Buford, Edward Gary McClendon, PatrickLandry, Gerald Joseph Patin


Passed: Richard Alleinan, William Roy Dougherty

Passed and raised: Michael D. Colvert

Raised: James Harper Boyd

Affiliated—By Transfer: John D. Smith

Died: Gall O. Pharr, Jr., Melvin L. Richardson, Sr., Leonard A. Thompson, Edward WBrown

ASHLAND LODGE No. 196

Chartered February 10, 1869, as Saline. Names and domicile changed toLake Village on February 12, 1874. Name and domicile changed toAshland on February 11, 1902. Charter forfeited February 7, 1933.

Rechartered February 12, 1946. Granted permission by Grand Lodgeto use original number "196."

Meets in Lodge Bldg. on Main St., Ashland, Natchitoches Parish,on second and fourth Saturdays in each month.Address of Secretary: Box 477, Ashland 71002

Officers 1977

TolbertE. Sullivan W.M. P. R. Coffey J.D.Ocea L. Durant S.W. John Price M.C.Ronald P. Sullivan J.W. Wallace McWiggs Mar.C. D. Babers Treas. Elton W. Harp Sr. StewardIvy T. Fair, P.M Secy. Will A. Joyner StewardRev. Ray E. Penfield, P.M Chap. Fred M. Sullivan TylerOra Southern S.D.

Past Masters

Ivy T. Fair H. L. Quick Eugene T. WalkerG. T. Rigdon Clyde E. Rushing Archie W. AndersonJames Ray Rigdon Joe Thomas Pullig Ray E. PenfieldJohn R. Young William F. Wooley Fred M. Sullivan

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Ronald Barry Wedgeworth

Raised: Rickey Lynn Speir

Died: Tillinon A. Pullig, Walter Coffey

Demitted—By Demit: Paul Council, Robert Friday

DORIC LODGE No. 205

Chartered February 15, 1871.Meets in Masonic Temple, 506 Second St., Morgan City, St. Mary Parish,

on second and fourth Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 2371, Morgan City 70380


Officers 1977

Jerry G. McCollough W.M. Frank F. Elliot J.D.Howard C. McCuIlough S.W. Morgan R. Jiles M.C.Thomas E. Sanford J.W. Denis A. DePriest Sr. StewardElmo J. Justilian, P. M Treas. Robert W. Stoute Jr. StewardDan Slaton, P.M Secy. H. C. Lavine TylerShelby A. Duay, P.M Chap. Earl T. Pearce MarshalAnthony Newell S.D.

Past Masters

W. A. Walther Thomas D. Hamilton Ralph W. ThomasL. O. Logan Emmett A. Adkins James C. HindmonRichard L. Loeb Win. D. Stockman Walter G. PennisonGeo. D. Brown Daniel W. Slaton Joe G. SanfordTheodore Anderson Aubrey E. Sands Thomas W. PittmanJoseph Michel Elmo J. Justilian James W. TurnerO. J. Price C. Ray Mendoza George W. Keith.Jr.Charles S. Harrell *Tony Grezaffi Erwin P. Beadle,Sr.Louis J. Plaisance *C. D. Stevenson Ronald C. Godfrey•P. M. Hackney C. V. McKinley T. C. ScottPaul DiMaggio R. J. Stoute Patrick G. O'Brien

Shelby A. Duay

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Billy Edward Taylor, Ewing Mickey Adams, David Lee Ortis, Melvin MiltonBarrios, Martin Alfred Fletcher, Billy Frank Bragg

Initiated and passed: Michael A. Hillman, Patrick Reed Gros

Initiated, passed and raised: James Clinton Lum

Passed and raised: Ronald Paul Bergeron, Frank Fiarchild Elliott

Raised: Morgan Russell Jiles, Larry Thomas Simmons

Affiliated—By Transfer: Louis Samuel Meranto, Sr., Larry Roy Duke

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: William D. Mitchell, Jr.

Re-instated: Darryl John DiMaggio

Died: Joseph Jules Mayer, Thomas W. Mitchell, Charles Richard Schriber, Carl VernonPorth, Harry P. Overhultz, P.M., Arthur Joseph Hebert, Alphonse J. Keller

Deinitted—By Transfer: Roy Lawrence Sloan

TYRIAN LODGE No. 206

Organized 1870. Chartered February 15, 1871, at Williainsport, Point Coupee Parish.Charter forfeited February 13, 1894. Reinstituted September 1, 1918.

Dispensation continued February 4th, 1919. Rechartered February 3, 1920.at Batchelor, Point Coupee Parish as Tynan 378.

Lodge granted original number "206" at 1937 Session.Address of Secretary: Batchelor, La. 70715


Officers 1977

Larry J. Dunham, P.M W.M. J. Walter Campbell, Jr., P.M J.D.David W. Rice, Sr., P.M S.W. Joe N. Jackson M.C.Thomas H. Campbell, P.M J.W. Laurence L. Lambert Sr. StewardDale W. Gustin, P.M Treas. Joseph E. Chenevert Jr. StewardRobert E. Lee, P.M Secy. Joseph Ewing, Jr TylerArlington S. King, Jr., P.M Chap. Paul Leger Mar.David Rice, Jr S.D.

Past Masters

T. Heard Campbell A. S. King, Jr. L. L. LambertJas. W. Campbell, Jr. J. B. Ewing, Jr. D. P. Stevens, Jr.Win. B. Wells, Jr. Rufus Stewart Ewing Larry J. DunhamJ. B. Robertson, Jr. David W. Rice Robert E. LeeRoy A. Krewitz Einile DeWhitt Sadden David W. Rice, Jr.Dale Gustin J. D. Anders Joe Neal Jackson

Record for 1976

Re-instated: David Weston Rice, Jr.

Died: Theo Riley Ewing

Suspended N.P.D.: Zach Calvin Clark

N. H. BRAY LODGE No. 208

Chartered February 15, 1871. Walnut Hill, Vernon Parish.Location Changed to Slagle in 1945.

Meets above Slagle Baptist Church, Highway 28, Slagle,on second Saturday evening in each month.

Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 11, Slagle, La. 71475

Officers 1977

Anthony C. Leach, Jr., P.M W.M. Thomas A. Robertson J.D.Earnest A. Roshong S.W. E. O. Robertson M.C.Edward H. Bolton J.W. Loyd Robertson Mar.C. W. Jeane, P.M Treas. Doughty Faulk Sr. StewardJoseph R. Hudgens Secy. Clayton Brister Jr. StewardWillard Magee Chap. Jake Carlock TylerJessie Jeane, Jr S.D.

Past Masters

H. T. Massie Jakie Carlock Leroy A. GillDan Robertson Oscar Brack Sherman HicksR. L. Martin L. R. Adams Hoyt Woddle


Willard Magee W. R. Mock H. M. HewittSain Brister Osa Martin Thomas A. RobertsonC. W. Jeane Wesley C. Hillman Joseph N. Vercher.Jr.

B. A. Gill Anthony C. Leach.Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated: James Howard Hudgens, Syvester Carr, Jr.

Died: Benson A. Hicks, James M. LaCaze, Robert H. Boswell

Suspended N.P.D.: Sherman Lee Hicks, Hubert Monk

R. F. McGUIRE LODGE No. 209

Chartered February 15, 1871.Meets in Masonic Temple, 116 Madline St., Rayville, Richland Parish, La.

on second and fourth Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 506 Pine St., Rayville, La. 71269

Officers 1977

T. H. Pitman W.M. Rodger Whitaker J.D.J. C. Mayo S.W. J. G. Head M.C.G. K. Maxwell, Jr J.W. B. R. Brakefield Sr. StewardHerbert A. Robbins Treas. Tom Haire Jr. StewardH. I. Sorey, P.M Secy. James F. Hixon, Jr TylerJ. N. LaGrone Chap. Gary Branch Mar.Kenneth McBroom S .D.

Past Masters

W. D. Cotton P. A. Bennett C. G. Hendrix, Jr.R. Downes, Jr. Joe Kalil J. W. McGlothlinJ. E. Mulhern H. W. Crane Will E. JonesJ. B. Sharp Wilburn M. Harris James C. Adams, IIIC. O. McGowen W. L. Orndoff Robert AdamsHope I. Sorey S. B. Smith B. R. BrakefieldJames F. Hixon, Jr. G. K. Maxwell L. E. Posey, Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated: Robert William Davis, Jr., Bendel Earl Clack

Passed: James Randolph Garner

Passed and raised: Marian Wayne Colloin

Died: George P. Alderman, PervisP. Moore, Frank B. Hatch, Jr., E. B. Carson, C. W.Gaines, James R. Aycock, C. L. Hargraves, G. R. Downes, Fred H. Christian, Sr.

Dropped, Residence unknown: Charles A. Plunkett


BLAZING STAR LODGE No. 212

Chartered February 14, 1872.Meets in Lodge Building on N. Jefferson, Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish,

on second and fourth Thursday of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 161, Port Allen, La. 70767

Officers 1977

Kenneth W. Rebelle, Sr W.M. George A. Landress S.D.Walter L. Gilbert S.W. Jesse J. Carline, Jr J.D.Ronald T. King J.W. Charles E. Murphy Sr. StewardRay W. Gilchrist, Sr., P. M Treas. Douglas H. Beeson Jr. StewardVernon F. Ellwood, P.M Secy. John W. Weems TylerAlonzo O. Parker, Jr., P.M Chap. Kenneth J. Byrd, P.M Mar.

Past Masters

W. A. Ragan Isadore J. Guerin, Jr. L. G. Witty, Jr.J. H. Trahan Vernon F. Ellwood R. E. RaganB. C. Devall R. J. Suggs D. D. JonesT. L. Cronan, Jr. L. E. Granthain R. W. GilchristEdinond R. Oliver Allen Louise Hebert Jack EdwardsE. L. Hukill W. R. Lawrence C. G. LottA. O. Parker Lloyd Norton Kennith O. VidrineJ. E. Butler, Jr. B. J. Pritchard Kenneth J. Byrd

A. O. Parker, Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated and passed: Jerald Wayne Blue

Initiated, passed and raised: George Allen Landress, Jesse J. Carline

Passed and raised: Ronald Troy King, Sr.

Affiliated—By Transfer: Joseph Arthur Rousell, Jr., Robert Lloyd Schultz, JamesLawrence Keith

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Douglas Harold Beeson

Re-instated: Richard Nathaniel Broadway

Died: James Lopez Beachuin, Colbert Ephpeam Dupree

Suspended N.P.D.: Onis Virgil Fulks, Andy Young, Jr., Nelson Young

KEYSTONE LODGE No. 213

Chartered February 14, 1872.Meets in Sicily Island, Catahoula Parish, La.,

on first and third Mondays each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 447, Sicily Island, La. 71368


Officers 1977

Wilburn Graves W.M. Johnnie Crawford J.D.J. Hollis Strickland S.W. Larry Barron M.C.Charles N. Rutledge J.W. Wilford L. Smith, P.M Mar.J. W. Barron, Jr., P.M Treas. Yelverton Bondurant, III Sr. StewardWin. B. Westerburg Secy. C. E. Enright, Jr Jr. StewardAubrey Brooks, P.M Chap. Floyd Cole TylerRalph Cranston S.D.

Past Masters

C. L. Tarver Wilford L. Smith Henry C. Peck,Jr.A. L. Brooks A. B. Chisuin Larry K. BarronE. W. Chisum.Jr. M. B. Nolen, Jr. Floyd Cole

Johnny Crawford John W. Barron, Jr.*W. B. Westerburg

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated and passed: Jewel Ray Garner

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Ralph A. Cranston

Died: Marvin B. Nolen, Sr.

LANDMARK LODGE No. 214

Chartered February 14, 1873. Name changed from Spring Ridge.Meets on Keithville Lodge Road, Keithville, Caddo Parish, La.

on second and fourth Thursdays.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 53-A, Keithville, La. 71047

Officers 1977

J. R. McCartney W.M. Billy Gibson J.D.Tommy Armstrong S.W. Dale Harper M.C.JohnL. Tally J.W. Paul Sowers Mar.George Joffrion Treas. Harold Mitchell Sr. StewardAlva A. Cook, P.M Secy. Eugene Guice Jr. StewardJ. Raymond Williams Chap. Donald Rogers StewardObie Hawthorne S.D. Alvin Home Tyler

Past Masters

Perry L. Midyett G. M. Armstrong,Jr. *E. F. HaynesClaude B. Kennedy Henry B. Richardson E. E. WalkerG. Neild Hill Corns Estes Franklin Arthur C. EbeyClaude L. Davisson Joseph B. Cobb Donald V. Hunt


Doyal Hugh Mobley t*J.L. Jordan, P.G.M. Curtis F. TalleyWalter R. Jacobs, Jr. *Owen McDonald George JoffrionBobby H. Dyson *Earl Groves Alva A. Cook

Leslie Creel


Record for 1976

Initiated: Raymond Kelly, Morris Watkins Neal, Roy Earl Richardson, David MaxGandy, Charles Larry Mitchell, Earlton Glynn Green

Initiated, passed and raised: Harold Eugene Guice, Frank Leon Willis, Fred Albert Hill,Donald Lionel Rogers

Affiliated—By Transfer: James Raymond Williams, James H. Cureington, Rufus Wil-lard Hunter

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Charles Thomas Butcher, Joe Earl Spence, Larry JoeBannore, Fred Walter Finley, Jr., Ruben Gehrig Smith

Re-instated: Thomas Jerome Atkins, Lester H. Latham, Francis Earl Bolton, James E.Bonner

Died: Lewis Allen Larance, Clyde Neal Perot, John Calhoun Graham, Roy J. Brown

Deinitted—By Transfer: John Eaton Millar

Suspended N.P.D.: Marvis Bamberg, Francis Keith Brossette, Maxie Gilliain, JoeMaxwell Griffin, Carroll Douglas Henson, Fred C. Hodge, Harry Wanye Harrison

FELLOWSHIP LODGE No. 217

Chartered February 14, 1873.Meets in Hineston, Rapides Parish, La., on fourth Saturday in each month.

Address of Secretary: Rt. 2, Box 44, Hineston, La. 71438

Officers 1977

Irvin C. Morrison W.M. Huey Bonnette J.D.Derwood Wells S.W. Gary Squyres M.C.Audrey Clark J.W. Roy Gillespie Mar.Chester A. Merchant Treas. Earl Clark Sr. StewardOlen Williamson Secy. Clarence Durand Jr. StewardWillard Cudd Chap. Kenneth Fanner TylerJimmy Morrison S. D.

Past Masters

Clint Walker Tommy E. Rhames Hardy B. AfemanHerbert B. Johnson Olen Williamson Simon LafayetteJesse Boyd, Jr. Larry Gene Gillespie Raymon MurrayC. A. Merchant Roy C. Gillespie Larry J. AfemanJulius T. Stokes Floyd H. Stephens Earl Clark

James E. Morse

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Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Gary Donald Squyres

Re-instated: Julius Travis Stokes

Died: Clarence E. Robinson, Wesley W. Franks, Joseph Hardy Wells

Suspended N.P.D.: Lee Lester Stokes, Oscar Lee Branch, Quiton O'Neal Perkins,Aubrey J. Estes

LIVONIA LODGE No. 220

Chartered February 13, 1874.Meets at 128 Poydras Street, New Roads, Point Coupee Parish,

on first and third Fridays in month.Address of Secretary: 405 Penn Ave., New Roads, La. 70760

Officers 1977

Ernest Anthony Pennison W.M. M. R. Moses, Sr S.D.Joseph W. Dabadie, Jr S.W. M. R. Moses, Jr J.D.William E. Damron J.W. Doherty Bueche M.C.James M. Teer Treas. Henry Teer Sr. StewardA. E. Kimball Secy. Martin Saizan Jr. StewardJoseph W. Gauthier Chap. Tommy L. Cashio, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

H. E. Gray Charles Allen Abbott Benedict Cline, Jr.Ralph H. Scarborough Joseph W. Jines Eugene L. GillNoland Joseph Fabre Shelby G. Moses Reb. S. T. FontnotPercy H. May Donnis A. Ainsworth John K. Cason, Jr.Ignace L. Saizan James L. Christopher Charles A. BallardVernon L. Dixon Marshall R. Moses Henry S. TeerAlbert E. Kimball Clyton Mitchell

Tommy Cashio

Record for 1976

Initiated: William Howard Martin, Steve Brent Martin

Initiated, passed and raised: William Eugene Damron

Passed and raised: James Edward Dixon, Donald Ray Edgens, Marshall Ray Moses,Marvin Joseph Pollet

Raised: James Edward Vinson

Died: Alfred Wihner Bergeron

Deinitted—By Transfer: Kenneth G. McCaskill (1975)

Suspended N.P.D.: Robert C. Johnson, Sr.


SOLOMON LODGE No. 221

Chartered February 13, 1874. Merged with Oliver 84, April 6, 1910.Reorganized at Pineville, Parish of Rapides, on April 7, 1921.

New Charter issued February 7, 1922.Meets over Economy Grocery, 638 Main St., Pineville,

on second and fourth Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 6231 Bouef Trace, Alexandria, La. 71301

Officers 1977

Thomas D. Davis W,M. Kennit Calhoon J.D.EzraL. Reed S.W. Richard J. Love ..M.C.William E. Dunn ...: J.W. Thomas Fontenot Mar.Jack Wainwright, P.M Treas. Joe S. Campbell Sr. StewardWilburn W. Terral, P.M Secy. Hillinan W. Fredieu Jr. StewardWilliam G. Harvey Chap. E. J. Vallery, Jr TylerHerman Harris S. D.

Past Masters

J. J. Rush ' R. Floyd Smith Marion W. HazardLonnie L. Vallery J. D. Smith ; W. C. TolbertA. A. Kelley James O. Elred *Harvey B. HenryOdis Daniel Day Jack Wainwright A. C. HammondBenny F. House Saul Meredith William F. O'NealBitchel A. O'Neal Alton Brister Prentiss WordWilburn W. Terral William G. Harvey C. Elmer TolbertEdgar L. O'Neill L. G. Sowers Wiliner R. Crawford*C. R. Sanders E. J. Vallery, Jr.

Robert P. Lindsey

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: James Russell Jamesom, Jr., Arthur L. Treece, Morris Wayne Sasser, VictorPeart, Sr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Joe Sasser Campbell, Ivan Ray Nonnand, Richard JosephLove

Passed and raised: Hillinan Wayne Fredieu, Ronnie Cleveland Thompson

Affiliated—By Transfer: James Robert McCoy

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Thomas S. Fontenot

Died: Curley Joseph Douzat, Thompson Mayo LaCroix, Award M. Dear, Henry E.Walden, James W. Eldred, Tennessee C. Brister, Jack A. Tolbert

Demitted—By Deinit: Howard Earl Byrd, Creed Leon Prestridge, Elzie B. Malone, Jr.

Demitted—By Transfer: Ronny Leon Prestridge

Suspended N.P.D.: W. C. Bounds, Jack Holt, O. U. Payne, Jr., P.M., M. F. Richey,Jack Woner, Gary K. Hays, J. H. Rabb


PECAN GROVE LODGE No. 222

Chartered February 17, 1876.Meets in Masonic Temple, 324 Lake St., Lake Providence, East Carol] Parish,

on second and fourth Tuesday evenings.Address of Secretary: Box 362, Lake Providence, La. 71254

Officers 1977

James A. Boughton W.M. Billy Castilaw J.D.HughL. Kennedy, Jr S.W. Irving A. Arledge M.C.Charles A. Wolf J.W. James R. Coleinan Mar.Robert D. Martin Treas. Henry Vaughn Sr. StewardE. H. White, P.M Secy. Douglas Keen Jr. StewardHershal Davidson Chap. Harmon R. Coleinan TylerMerton Blades S.D.

Past Masters

Grady McDonald Claude O. Coleinan Carl D. IngrainMax F. Stockner Graham H. Schneider Jimmy W. KingJ. W. Gilbert Charles S. Perry Robert D. MartinLeon Minsky William Lewis Dunn Cecil T. DunnJames Howard Brown Gerald W. Bowers E. H. WhiteC. T. Hall Steve Moss James R. Coleinan

Hershel J. Davidson

Record for 1976

Initiated: Robert Elvin Johnson, Burton Elroy Stigen

Passed and raised: William Douglas Keen

Re-instated: Lewis E. Mize, Grady Keen

Died: Rex O. Ezeel, Homer C. Milstead, Robert Shepherd Reed

Deinitted—By Transfer: J. C. Durbin

CADEVILLE LODGE No. 229

Chartered February 14, 1889.Meets in Cadeville Lodge Hall, Cadeville, Ouachita Parish, La.on Saturday nights before first and third Sundays of each month.

Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 81, Eros, La. 71238

Officers 1977

Ronald D. Lewis W.M. Geo. W. McDanell J.D.J. Norman Head S.W. L. V. Frith M.C.


Willis M. McDonald J.W. James M. Colvin Mar.Lesley Ewing Treas. Roy Patrick Sr. StewardAlbert A. Rogers, P. M Secy. C. Davis Lovelady Jr. StewardC. C. Head, P.M Chap. D. T. Robinson TylerRaymond Neeley S.D.

Past Masters

A. P. Burkett Thomas R. Griggs James F. GriggsA. A. Rogers Roosevelt Lenard Morgan Robert, Jr.Clayton M. Dickerson Connie M. Young J. L. CrainOtis L. Roberts Carl Clyde Head Fred E. YoungC B. Griggs, Jr. Robt. W. Funderburk,Sr. Lydon J. HaminonsHarold Thomas Billy W. Brown Aubrey E. FowlerBilly Louis Caples D. T. Robinson

Record for 1976

Initiated: Gene Raymond Hubbard, Rexene Chrietzberg, Thomas H. Vickery, RoyGlenn McGrew, Robert K. Freeman, Michael Wayne Stennett, Collins R. Viola

Initiated, passed and raised: Jack Buel Borger, Jimmy David Hart, Lesley Ewing

Passed: Harold Ray Coon

Passed and raised: Roy Patrick, Harry Russell Wood, III, Harry Russell Wood, Jr.

Raised: James Edward Wall

Re-instated: Alton P. Burkett, Chester P. Holloway

Died: Travis O. Thomas, Floyd W. Leonard

Suspended N.P.D.: Alchyny Earl Beard, Donald Wayne Futch, Charles Franklin Hebert,Chester A. Hendrix

PLEASANT HILL LODGE No. 230

Chartered February 12, 1890.Meets in Masonic Lodge Bldg., West Second and Pearl Streets, Pleasant Hill,

Sabine, La., on first Monday night each month, 7:30 o'clock.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 25, Pleasant Hill, La. 71065

Officers 1977

F. S. Jackson W.M. W. E. Anderson, P.M J.D.Hugh H. Hardee S.W. John P. Urda M.C.Wayne Dardean J.W. W. D. Maroney Mar.C. D. Blue, P.M Treas. Ralph Davis, P.M TylerC. F. Middleton Secy. Obray Cobbs StewardLeon Withers Chap. Earl Nesom.... StewardJames H. Mary S.D.


Past Masters

C. D. Blue R. G. Johnson Ralph DavisO. L. Sanders O. B. Gregory, Jr. W. E. AndersonR. J. Bridges Bobby L. Dillard Ellis D. Armstrong

Record for 1976

Passed and raised: Wayne Nonnan Dardeau

Re-instated: Otho Gregory, Jr., Louis M. Mary, Jesse D. Stevens, Robert MelvinJohnson, Louis Madison Mary, Ralph L. Moffett, Jr., Jerry E. Rains, Sr., Eminett M.Moore, Raybunn P. Bufkin, Billy Jaines Collins, Willie Obrey Cobb, Harold Wayne Olliff,Nolan Rains, Frank C. Ortalon, Zach R. Stutts

Died: Joseph B. Flores, Robert Melvin Johnson, Lloyd G. Etheredged, Solon P. TarboxSuspended N.P.D.: Jaines T. Taylor, Zach R. Stutts, Ralph L. Moffett, Jr., Nolan Rains,

Raybunn P. Bufkin, Ellis Dale Armstrong, Willie Obrey Cobb, Louis Madison Mary,Harold Wayne Oliff, Frank C. Ortalon, Hudolph R. Lee, Eimnett M. Moore, Billy JainesCollins

GRANGEVILLE LODGE No. 231

Chartered February 12, 1890.Meets in Grangeville Lodge Hall, Grangeville, St. Helena Parish,

on second Saturday in each month, except duringJuly, August, and September.

Address of Secretary: 131 Chestnut St., Denham Springs, La. 70726

Officers 1977

Charlie C. Sibley W.M. Harvey R. Morris, Jr ..S.D.JiininieR. Sibley , S.W. James C. Sibley J.D.William O. Cathey, Sr J.W. Ike Jenkins, Jr M.C.Elvin G. Sibley, P.M Treas. Fred Anderson Sr. StewardWoodrow D. Hodges, P.M Secy. Glynn Morgan Jr. StewardLonnie Sibley, P.M Chap. Hubert E. Morris Tyler

Past Masters

A. Boeneke Lee B. Chaney W. W. OdoinGlyn Morgan Herbert T. Dykes Oscar G. WelchJ. W. Gersch Charles W. Story Roscoe A. GoynestE. W. Caroll Stanley R. Cahnes Cecil B. MooreElvin G. Sibley *Heulette C. Fontenot Robert L. YoungFred Anderson Oscar C. Anderson Woodrow D. HodgesIke Jenkins, Jr. Russell Bankston, Jr. Jiinmie R. SibleyLeslie L. Harvell Lee Brown Fleniken Harvey R. Morris,Jr.Edmund C. Calmes A. D. Roberts Jaines C. SibleyHomer Lee Jenkins Lonnie Sibley



Record for 1976

Died: John Lewis Stone

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WELSH LODGE No. 232

Chartered February 12, 1890.Meets in Lodge Bldg., 310 S. Adams, Welsh, Jefferson Davis Parish,

on first Monday in each month.Address of Secretary: p.o. Box 308, Welsh, La. 70591

Officers 1977

Rivers J. Daigle, P.M W.M.Douglas L. Hayes, P.M S.W.J. Swinfort Navarre, P.M J.W.Frank S. Harris, Sr., P.M Treas.Luke W. Finley Secy.Mondell Peters, P.M Chap.Rolland McCown, P.M S.D.

C. O. Carr, P.M J.D.Eugene C. Todd M.C.Ennon Rostroin, P.M Mar.Irving V. Hayes, Jr., P.M. .Sr. StewardMiron J. Fenton Jr. StewardFrank G. Daniel Tyler

Past Masters

tE. A. GreerF. S. HarrisJ. B. WooleyJohn T. Hood, Jr.Clyde HerringRalph L. HayesIrving Virgil HayesRay L. HayesAl James MooreVernon Mondell Peters

Raymond E. AbellJos. C. WitherwaxFrank G. DanielNorman L. RobinsonHarry B. KyleCharles W. AbellFrank L. NotestineCharles O. CarrRolland James McCown

Harry L. FontenotIrving V. Hayes, Jr.Pratt G. HayesJohn W. LeBlancRobert F. LetlowSwinfort J. NavarreErnest P. EwingDouglas L. HayesMiron J. FentonRivers Daigle

Record for 1976

Initiated: Alvey Landry Bell

Died: Clyde Elliott Nugent, Frank Lindon Davis

SIMSBORO LODGE No. 235

Chartered February 11, 1891.Meets at Simsboro, Lincoln Parish,

first Tuesday and third Saturday in each month.Address of Secretary: Box 188, Simsboro, La. 71275


Officers 1977

Samuel H. Williams W.M. David G. Walker J.D.Harold W. Waldron S.W. Loyd E. Moore M.C.Jerry L. Alexander J.W. Joseph N. Reed Mar.Major M. Colvin Treas. Stephen L. Yeich Sr. StewardMode Choate, Jr., P.M Secy. Bobby J. Conville Jr. StewardThomas R. Gray, P.M Chap. Lester M. Terrell TylerMilton T. Odoin S.D.

Past Masters

L. T. Cranford Arey Allen Alexander Robert E. PriceF. H. Mitchell William P. Williams Cloyd E. McCullinEdwin L. Waldron Frank Davidson Jack M. WaldronMarvin J. Hyatt Chester R. Liner Lester M. TerrallMode Choate, Jr. R. L. Waldron William R. HarrisThomas Rufus Gray *Clyde E. Gilmore Stephen L. Yeich

M. M. Colvin Robby J. ConvilleMarvin J. Hyatt

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Raised: Manning McCoy Coats

Died: John Munnerlyn Huckabay

LITTLE FLOCK LODGE No. 236

Chartered February 9, 1892.Meets over Wright's Gen. Mdse. Store and Post Office at Negreet, Sabine Parish,

on first Saturday night of each month, 8:00 o'clock.Address of Secretary: Route 1, Pleasant Hill, La. 71065

Officers 1977

Eddie Martin, P.M W.M. R. L. Randolph J.D.Clifford M. Williams S.W. Truman Anthony M.C.Hershell L. Freeman J.W. Leo Miller Mar.E. R. Oxley Treas. Sidney J. Speight Sr. StewardJimmy Brittain Secy. Sidney J. Speight Jr. StewardJoel W. Speights, P.M Chap. Arthur Byrd TylerGeorge Salter, Jr., P.M S.D.

Past Masters

Joel W. Speights J. Truman Anthony A. J. Gandy


A. W. Curtis, Sr. L. Preston Wedgeworth Don L. BylesN. F. Nabours, Jr. Elton W. McDaniel Argus MooreGeo. J. Salter, Jr. Eddie Martin

Record for 1976

Initiated: Joseph Archester DeBose

Initiated, passed and raised: Hershell Lynn Freeman

Passed and raised: R. L. Randolph, Jerry Leslie Brown

Raised: Robert F. Blackwell

Affiliated—By Transfer: Clifford Max Williams

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: D. D. Thedford

Re-instated: John W. Adkins

PLAIN DEALING LODGE No. 237

Chartered February 9, 1892.Meets in Masonic Bldg., 115 Lynch St., Plain Dealing, Bossier Parish,

on first and third Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 465, Plain Dealing, La. 71064

Officers 1977

C. A. Rodgers, Jr W.M. Jerry Lewis J.D.Gene Stephens S.W. Johnny O'Daniel M.C.Wayne Gleason J.E. B. S. Hudson Mar.Clifford Iman, P.M Treas. R. L. Harville, Sr Sr. StewardEddie B. Chandler Secy. Morris Arnold Jr. StewardLeo Beck Chap. Foster Ward TylerJ. C. Barnett, P.M S.D.

Past Masters

Milton R. Johnson C. A. Rodgers, Jr. Jerry GriggsE. Denson Barnett E. C. Crabtree, Sr. J. David McCallHenry L. Cox Jiminie C. Barnett Jimmy Ray WalkerWarner K. Cook William C. Tuesburg Sidney AndersonGrady Sylvester Baker Leroy F. Hayes Charles SmithDell Southerland, Jr. Clifford IninanDaniel M. Strange Riley McElhanon

Rev. Leo Beck

Record for 1976

Initiated: Winfred R. Johnston

Initiated and passed: Larry Richard Malone

Initiated, passed and raised: Thomas Jeral Cox

Passed and raised: James E. Frazier, Jr.

Died: Duel B. Coile, James Egbert Wyche, William E. Waggonner


MAGNOLIA LODGE No. 238

Chartered February 9, 1892.Meets in Masonic Bldg., Ragley, Barnes Creek, Beauregard Parish,

on second Saturday night in each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 5, Box 1231, Lake Charles, La. 70601

Officers 1977

William C. Holland W.M. Russell Reeves J.D.RodieR. Kelley, P.M S.W. James P. Walkner, P.M M.C.Allen R. Brown J.W. Lee Fogleman, Jr Mar.Robert Reeves, P.M Treas. James D. Reeves Sr. StewardLeon A. Koonce, P.M Secy. Lloyd Holland Jr. StewardM. A. Magehee, P.M Chap. Joseph A. LeBouef TylerTommie Brown S.D.

Past Masters

M. S. Gimmick Cecil Musgrove Fred JacksonHarry R. Reeves Robert R. Reeves Outher W. ColeHugh Smith Earl E. Stokes M. J. Shows, Sr.Herman H. Reeves Noah F. Cormier Jasper M. LeslieLouis Leon Smith Gordon L. Brown Elory SittigCuster P. Hannon Rodie R. Kelly Lee E. Fogleman.Jr.M. A. Maghee Monroe Lee Hooper Dempsey G. JacksonLeon Koonce John LeRoy Reeves James P. WalknerHerbert Holland Terrall D. FowlerJohn Elbert McFatter Tommie R. Cole

Record for 1976

Initiated: Luther Wayne Berry

Initiated and passed: Ray Prentice Cooley, James Oliver White

Initiated, passed and raised: James Daniel Reeves

Affiliated—By Transfer: Williard Lee Poe, Lloyd Holland

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Thomas Herman Morris

Re-instated: George Adrine Williams

Died: John White Greene

Suspended N.P.D.: Bryan Gregory Harper, G. H. Johnson, Andrew L. Mouhot

BERNICE LODGE No. 239

Chartered February 15, 1893.Meets in Bemice, Union Parish, on first Satruday and third Tuesday of each month.

Address of Secretary: Rt. 1 Box 139-A, Bernice, La. 71222

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Officers 1977

Garland J. Dawson W.M. William Colvin J.D.O. Vaughn Fitzgerald S.W. Bill Cook M.C.H. R. Jackson J.W. J. C. Akin Mar.O. R. Westbrook, P.M Treas. Hugh McGee Sr. StewardRobert P. Jackson, P.M Secy. G. G. Harris, Jr Jr. StewardTed Lann Chap. Larry Pixley TylerM. S. Patton S.D.

Past Masters

Ollie V. Fitzgerald W. L. Lee *O. R. WestbrookJ. Carl Akin George Wiltcher *M. R. RainboltHenry R. Jackson Hugh McGee Noel Watson GossC. C. Caldwell Gill G. Harris, Jr. Robert JacksonHarris Wise Carl AllenDale Goss William E. Cook

Larry S. Pixley

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Passed and raised: William Melvin Colvin, Jr.

Affiliated—By Transfer: Ted James Lann

Re-instated: C. E. Grafton, Jesse D. Gray

Died: Cleuts E. Ward, George C. Moore, C. E. Grafton, W. L. Hunt, Jesse M. Talbot

Demitted—By Transfer: Jesse D. Gray, John Roddy Taylor

LEESVILLE LODGE No. 240

Chartered February 15, 1893. Charter forfeited February 6, 1924.Rechartered February 4, 1925.

Meets in Masonic Temple, 100 W. South St., Leesville, Vernon Parish,on second and fourth Tuesdays in each month.

Address of Secretary: 632 S. 3rd St., Leesville, La. 71446

Officers 1977

Harmon D. Allison W.M. James C. Ward J.D.G. Kenneth Whatley S.W. Bobby D. Moore M.C.John R. Smith J.W. George W. Nolde, P.M Mar.C. B. Owen, P.M Treas. Jerry Boswell Sr. StewardConnell W. Wilson Secy. Joe Boswell Jr. StewardWilliam M. Baggett, P.M Chap. D. J. Robertson TylerCarl Morris S.D.


Fast Masters

Chas. I. Davis Jack L. Simms Earl E. ParkerC. B. Owen Connell Wilson J. L. SmithRose S. Fertitta Earl Lamar Eagles W. M. BaggettRoy W. Hooker Lee Eugene Mifflin Marshal J. PattonR. L. Winfree George W. Nolde C. H. HannondL. C. Stell Wade West J. R. HallFinley S. Stanley, Jr. Russell Rowzee Henry A. Wilson

Larry O. GoinsWilliam H. West

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: William Joseph Melton, Murriel Ray Spillers, Joseph LamarBoswell, Cad Douglas Morris, Bobby Dwayne Moore

Raised: Paul Randall Eaves

Affiliated—By Transfer Raymond G. Rowzee

Re-instated: Merle Presley Maples, Elmo Bennett, John R. SmithDied: Thurman W. Ford, George E. Post, Francis Hornbeck, Estes Jodie May, William

Murphy Eddleman, I. O. Winfree, Leland Lenahan

Demitted—By Demit L. E. Burleson

Demitted—By Transfer Elmo Bennett

Suspended N.P.D.: Paul C. Barbham, Charles S. Liming, Lonzie Reid Midkiff, RobertT. Williamson

CONLY LODGE No. 241

Chartered February IS, 1893.Meets in Lodge Bldg., Hall Summit, Red River Parish,on second and fourth Fridays in each month, 7:30 P.M.

Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 5, Hall Summit, La. 71034

Officers 1977

Ford W. Harper, P.M W.M. Rex Scott, P.M J.D.Rex Woodard, P.M S.W. J. E. Moreland, P.M M.C.Danny R. Scott J.W. John W. Cotton, P.M Mar.Leonard W. Swint Treas. J. Neil McWilliams Sr. StewardBobby R. Wimberly, P.M Secy. Otis Norrid Jr. StewardJ. E. Loftin, P.M Chap. Garland H. Gardner TylerWarren Perkins, P.M S.D.

Past Masters

F. W. Harper Elmer Wayne Sanders Rex WoodardJohn Cotton Russell Thomas, Jr. Rex ScottJohn Elvis Moreland Joseph E. Loftin Wiley W. PerkinsCodie Wimberiy Walter J. Lubiejewski Elton L. Womack

Bobby R. Wimberiy


Record for 1976

Initiated: Glen Allen Conly, Gerrod Benjamin Wimberly

Died: William Ronel Stevens, P.M., Leon Winfred Ross

Suspended N.P.D.: Dewey Anderson Wilkinson

CROWLEY LODOH No. 243

Chartered February 15, 1893.Meets in Masonic Temple, 532 N. Parkerson Ave., Crowley, Acadia Parish,

on first and third Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 842 E. Hutchinson Ave., Crowley, La. 70526

Officers 1977

NevinE. Barnett W.M. Norris W. Malmay J.D.Kereigh E. Fallon S.W. James H. Lewis, P.M M.C.Irving Grorge J.W. Jacob J. Jabusch, P.M Mar.Gerald M. Martin Treas. Frank A. Hill Sr. StewardAncil M. Ferguson, P.M Secy. Bobby G. Hawkins Jr. StewardCarson L. Myers, P.M Chap. Walter E. Myers TylerBerie W. Hoyt, Jr S.D.

Past Masters

tJ. A. Finley Larry E. Lawson Jacob J. JabuschW. M. Robbins *Emest L. Bilbo Ancil M. FergusonPercy L. Blum J. Browning Finley Frank CryerW. H. Underwood Lawrence J. Walther Carson L. MyersGuy P. Lucas Frank M. Atwood.Jr. Frank A. Bacon.Jr.C. C. Lewis James H. Lewis Richard A. ArnaudR. J. Hayes Ed L. Hoffpauir Winston S. WalkerLawrence B. Lawson Dulva D. Miller Frank A. ReevesLewis A. Merryman Gerard Hoffpauier,Jr. Hugh D. Rainey

Harry R. Hataway


Record for 1976

Initiated: Richard Charles Coemier, John Robert Jobe, Francis Lynn Hayes, Joseph LeeGodeaux

Initiated, passed and raised: Burl Lavoy Jobe, Berle Wilson Hoyt, Norris WilliamMalmay

Raised: Walter Ernest Myers

Affiliated—By Demit: Ernst Toepfer, Jr.


Re-instated: Jesse Charles Hoffpauir

Died: Charles Irving Haynes, Elmer Edward Jeffers, Joseph Felix Bertrand, OliverEugene Wager, Hershel Mansfield Bobbin, Buck McNeil

Demitted—By Transfer: Collin Barnett StarkSuspended N.P.D.: Claude C. Lyons, III

CENTER LODGE No. 244

Chartered February 13, 1944.Meets in Masonic Temple Bldg., 244 Jackson St., at Bogalusa, Washington Parish,

every Thursday in each month.Address of Secretary: 227 Camellia Rd., Bogalusa, La. 70427

Officers 1977

Gary Thomas W.M. John Fortenberry J.D.Antel Sarka S.W. Freddie W. Boyd M.C.George Case J.W. Ben Nichols Mar.Billy J. Hughes Treas. Willie F. Raborn Sr. StewardGeorge D. Varnado Secy. Richard Duncan Jr. StewardRobert D. Dunaway Chap. Walter S. Boyd, Sr TylerMurphv R. Williams S.D.

Past Masters

Charles Lewis Gary Sills Alston Bernard WilliamsCully E. Alpin Clarence C. Wagner Carl W. JarrellPercy L. Dunaway T. C. Dunaway Elton H. ThomasOdain McDaniel tE. H. O'Mara C. T. HoustonA. Q. Ramsey Geo. Devon Varnado Carl E. HarrellJ. Sanders Cocke W. P. Holden Robert P. McGeheeErnest C. Watkins W. Knox Wilson Homer R. AdamsTalman C. Brooks Billy J. Hughes E. E. CrawfordWalker B. Smith, Sr. H. Donald Lea William D. McGehee

Joseph M. Raborn, Jr.

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Fred Douglas Stevens, Larry Maki Page

Initiated, passed and raised: Sidney Lee Johnston

Passed: James L. Raborn

Passed and raised: Woodrow McClendon

Re-instated: Virgil Franklin Underwood, Charles M. Holcomb, Jesse Ray Ward

Died: Louis Carroll Crockett, Willie C. Smith, Homer O. Branch, Frank Boyington,Dudley Joe Miller, Marion Blanc Knight, William Larkin Sumrall, Robert Maxie Carr,Ralph Warner, George S. Tarleton, William P. Thomas, Marcus M. Case, MarshallBrown, Jr., S. E. Schilling, Norman Creel, Morris Williams, Tom J. McDaniel


Demitted—By Demit: Jesse Ray Ward, Willis Demnan Corkem, Wilson Austin Hol-combe

Demitted—By Transfer Arthur R. Burge

Suspended N.P.D.: Ronald Edward Drott, James M. Humphry, Lonnie Aubrey Wells,Luby D. Magee, Edward Bruce Singletary, Eddie Leotis Smith, Archie Leroy Grimes,Rutherford Ray Branch, Jerry Lacombe Breazeale, Frank Allen Holmes, Leopold ChialleMcNeese, Ray Arthur Mitchell, Herman Earl Sanders, Boliver Samuel Sheridan, JerryWade Williams

MILLERTON LODGE No. 245

Chartered February 13, 1894.Meets in Masonic Building, 100 E. 1st St., Haynesville, Claiborne Parish,

on second and fourth Tuesdays.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 216-A, Haynesville, La. 71038

Officers 1977

Earl M. Gray W.M. Herbert B. Gowins J.D.FredM. Branch S.W. William M. Haughton M.C.Doyle G. Odom J.W. William M. Haughton Mar.Preston Smith Treas. Carrol Maddox Sr. StewardW. L. Baten, Jr., P.M Secy. Roger Pemberton Jr. StewardN. G. Hyde Chap. William C. Mayfield TylerGeorge R. Garrison S.D.

Past Masters

N. G. Hyde Troy Robert Sharp W. C. MayfieldPaul M. Hamilton Tom E. Cochran W. L. Baten, Jr.John P. Cadenhead Don Ray Benefield Herbert B. GowinsJesse L. Baskin Norman N. Dailey

Roger N. PembertonBillie J. McWilliams

Record for 1976

Initiated: Robert Carl Frasier, Jimmy Day Benefield, V. Triplet

Initiated and passed: Asa James Robinson, Sr.

Died: James Louis Stroud, Clifton L. Miller, Charlie Smith, Jr., Otis P. Addington

Demitted—By Demit: Arthur Wilburn Davis, Jr., Jesse Pinekey Fisher

WINNSBORO LODGE No. 246

Chartered February 13, 1894.Meets in Masonic Bldg., 310 S. Main St., Winnsboro, Franklin Parish,

second and fourth Tuesdays.Address of Secretary: Box 728, Baskin, La. 71219


Officers 1977

James F. Fox W.M. J. N. Stevens J.D.A. J. Franklin S.W. Jodie Ellennan M.C.Horace L. Robinson J.W. R. F. Polk Mar.E. Ray Coughren, P.M Treas. Daniel Robinson Sr. StewardJ. C. Slade, Sr., P.M Secy. Earl Hatten Jr. StewardJ. F. Davis Chap. C. R. Faith TylerJ. C. Slade, Jr S.D.

Past Masters

tJ. H. Walters John Lee Kincaid Jessie C. Slade, Sr.•P. L. Dark H. L. Davis James N. StevenJ. H. Durr Homer E. Lowry Joddie E. EllennanL. L. Miller T. J. Gough Danny H. MageeM. D. Rogillo J. Fraim Davis Jessie C. Slade, Jr.Donnie Ellennan Thomas P. Easterling Daniel RobinsonH. E. Netherland Haley C. Shaw


Record for 1976

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Earl R. Hatten

Re-instated: Nichols M. Meriwether, Hennan P. Anderson

Died: Charles Moore, Marion Floyd Brown, George R. Baldwin

Demitted—By Demit: William Henry Wheelus

Demitted—By Transfer: Thomas C. Higginbothain

Suspended N.P.D.: Orville E. Elkins, L. C. Walley

HOLLEY SPRINGS LODGE No. 247

Chartered February 13, 1894. (Names and domicile changed fromClear Springs, January 27, 1936.)

Meets in Lodge Bldg., Route 2, Coushatta, Red River Parish,first and third Saturday nights in each month at 7:30 o'clock.

Address of Secretary: Rt. 2, Box 266-F, Coushatta 71019

Officers 1977

Jimmie A. Lawrence, P.M W.M. Donald Brown J.D.Tom Jowers, P.M S.W. Taxon Hunter, P.M M.C.Melvin Evans J.W. Taylor D. Snead, P.M Mar.Wm. C. Hunter, P.M Treas. F. B. Rawls Sr. StewardWalter J. Lubiejewski, P.M Secy. Gus Oberlander Jr. StewardJohn Higgins, P.M Chap. Walter B. Hunter, P.M TylerMercer A. Norris, P.M S.D.


Past Masters

Scott McCoy Floyd Kennington, Sr. Tom JowersLoyd Norman Taylor Snead Mercer A. NorrisEzra Thomas W. C. Hunter William F. HunterM. B. Dupall, Sr. Raymond A. Parenteau John W. HigginsHenry F. Kennington Irvin Thomas Walter J. LubiejewskiBasil Kennington M. B. Hunter Walter B. HunterJ. A. Lawrence

Record for 1976

Died: Edward Tracy Murphy, George Edward Crow, John I. McGee

Deinitted—By Demit: Merrill Marston McCoy

Suspended N.P.D.: Oliver Clark Horton, Dan W. Connell, Wiley Charles Cole

KENTWOOD LODGE No. 248

Chartered February 13, 1894.Meets in Lodge Bldg., Ave. F, between 1st and 3rd Sts., Kentwood, Tangipahoa Parish,

on second and fourth Thursdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 300 Ave. H, Kentwood, La. 70444

Officers 1977

William C. Gill W.M. Tom Core J.D.Chris L. Lea S.W. Floyd Dean, P.M M.C.Richard H. Mathis J.W. Leroy Carter Mar.Cecil Ball, P.M Treas. Roy Lea SR. StewardJames P. Morris, Jr., P.M Secy. Claude Morris Jr. StewardAlbert Magee, P.M Chap. Hoyle Mitchell TylerC. P. Schwartz S.D.

Past Masters

L. C. New Homer H. Waller, Jr. Lester BoudroG. M. Crawford Richard E. Shaw Albert MageeCarl M. Pierce L. A. Lard, Jr. Edsel B. GrahamF. W. Dean C. P. Schwartz, Jr. Tyrus C. LanierC. L. Corkem James C. Hatcher J. Claude MorrisJames P. Morris, Jr. Jason Tate Schwartz Raymond MartinJoe Abner Blades Horace Slaton William C. BallElbert L. Smith Jimmy Sims Roy M. Lea

Daniel L. CarterHoyle Mitchell

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Hoyle Wayne Mitchell


JENNINGS LODGE No. 249

Chartered February 12, 1895.Meets in Masonic Temple, 718 N. Main St., Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish,

second and fourth Mondays in each month.Address of Secretary: Box 954, Jennings, La. 70546

Officers 1977

Gerald Gilchrist W.M. Roger Gatte S.D.Ellis Cormier S.W. V. B. McCutchen J.D.EdReed J.W. R. L. Poole M.C.Eugene K. Tuthill, P.M Treas. Bob Rea Sr. StewardJames M. Kilpatrick, P.M Secy. Hubert Suire Jr. StewardM. Stafford Chap. E. J. Norton Tyler

Past Masters

D. A. Jones C. J. Reddell R. L. Poole•Oscar N. Green Oliver Daly Williams Leland BowmanRobert F. Prather Herbert C. Buch James M. KilpatrickCarl Barnette J. S. Robbins Frank M. LeeEugene K. Tuthill Billy Mack Duncan M. N. Stafford, Jr.Ernest J. Norton H. H. Hoag, Jr. Alton P. CormierTheron Ouis Bernard Ellis Cormier

James H. de Cordova

•By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: James Levell Colvin, William Howard Cooper, Daniel Singley Welch, Sr.,John S. Smith, Roderick Gatte, Richard Wayne Hebert, John Howell Showacre

Initiated, passed and raised: Woodrow Frederick Whitford

Passed: James Gregory Ross

Raised: Harley Ray Lasage

Died: Walter Alfred Grapes, Charles E. Ratcliff, Alexandria J. Suiter

MANSFIELD LODGE No. 250

Chartered February 12, 1895.Meets in Masonic Temple Bldg., Adams St., Mansfield, De Soto Parish,

on first and third Mondays.Address of Secretary: Box 785, Mansfield, La. 71052

Officers 1977

V. G. Gilbert, P.M W.M. Douglas Hill J.D.Gerald Bedsole S.W. Joe M. Toombs, Jr., P.M M.C.


Lloyd W. Campbell J.W. R. L. Bufkin Mar.Ralph Shelton, P.M Treas. Frank Atkins Sr. StewardJames C. Garner, P.M Secy. J. B. Wilson, Sr Jr. StewardL. B. McDonald Chap. M. E. Webb TylerJ. O. Ricks S.D.

Past Masters

tJ . L. Jordan, P.G.M. W. O. Crain Harold Royce ShavertL. E. Colvin Preston E. Dixon Grady T. ThorntonH. F. Means R. M. Young Vaughn G. GilbertJas. C. Garner Sidney W. Platt H. L. WigginsI. C. Strickland Ralph Shelton Robert J. PetersonAlvin Hall T. W. Cobb M. L. CastonR. S. Jackson Joseph Dertzo, Jr. William B. Shetley.Sr.Louis C. Hall Henry P. Fleniken,Sr. Calvin W. Hall,Sr.John C. Griffith, Sr. Reuben Lee Williams James D. RainesJoe M. Toombs, Jr. *Rufus U. Johnson William B. Shetley,Jr.M. G. Dickerson R. J. Sterling

•By Affiliationt50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Robert Day Hall, Douglas Ray Green

Initiated and passed: Alan W. Lewis, James Patrick O'Brien

Initiated, passed and raised: Leo Howell Huhn, II

Affiliated—By Transfer Lloyd William Cambell

Died: Issac Wesley Posey, Lifford Hill Cook, Jacob Smith Segura, Sr., Ellis Barnes,James B. Griffith

ASCENSION LODGE No. 251

Chartered February 12, 1895.Meets in Masonic Bldg., 122Vi Railroad Ave., Donaldsonville, Ascension Parish,

on first and third Thursdays of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 349, Donaldsville, La. 70346

Officers 1977

Edward R. Roshto W.M. Robert C. Bourg, P.M S.D.Carlisle Roshto S.W. James R. Wilson J.D.Ernie R. West J.W. A. O. Arnold, Jr M.C.David S. Hartman, P.G.M. .Secy. Robert Seeds Sr. StewardArthur P. Michel, Jr ......Treas. O. C. Crawley..: .......Jr. StewardRev. Pershing E. Pitre .......Chap. Sam Solar TylerA. O. Arnold, Jr. Mar. ,


Past Masters

S. J. Samuelson Robert T. Seeds James R. WilsonB. C. Alwes Robert C. Bourg Dalton J. EsneaultClaude P. Bourg O. C. Crawley, Jr. Arthur O. Arnold, Jr.David S. Hartinan.P.G.M. Carlisle Roshto

Record for 1976

Initiated and passed: Paul Clement Courville, Nicholas Daniel Defiore

Initiated, passed and raised: Ernie Randall West

Died: Walter Gus Kahn

MITCHELL LODGE No. 252

Chartered February 11, 1896. Domicile changed from Mitchell, 1948.Meets at Converse, Sabine Parish,

Saturday before first Sunday in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 1184, Converse, La. 71419

Officers 1977

Charles L. Smith, P.M W.M. Edward S. Bumitt J.D.Anthony R. Stewart S.W. James A. Free M.C.Bernard H. Farmer J.W. William R. Thomas Mar.George E. Hicks Treas. Leon Coker Sr. StewardT. C. Walden, P.M Secy. Will R. Love Jr. StewardR. C. Fanner Chap. R. T. Hicks TylerPrentice R. Anderson S.D.

Past Masters

John S. Tatum T. C. Walden•Pearce Avery Ralph V. CatesP. A. Henderson George E. Hicks

Edward S. Bumitt

•By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Robert Preston Brumley, Coluin Oneal Daniels

Affiliated—By Demit: Robert Lee Grey, Will Roe Love, Coyt Smith

Died: Vernon P. Barron, J. P. Folks, James L. Gulett, Roy Hall, Robert Lee Grey

TORO LODGE No. 253

Chartered February 11, 1896.Meets in Lodge Bldg., on Stillwell St., Horabeck, Vernon Parish,

Saturday night before second Sunday in each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 68, Anacoco 71403


Officers 1977

Morris O. Poston W.M. Elton Byrd J.D.Glen W. Moore S.W. Everett M. Nelms M.C.William R. Dowden J.W. Cullen L. Parker Mar.George W. Andrews Treas. Willie R. Dewil Sr. StewardCharles H. Goins, P.M Secy. Alvin M. Slay Jr. StewardW. C. Dees Chap. Eugene L. Hays TylerBryan A. Poston S.D.

Past Masters

G. W. Andrews Cecil Stringer Willie DewilW. C. Dees Howard L. Goins Royce LuciusGeorge Self Herbert Herring Everett NelmsBryan A. Poston Glen W. MooreWilmer Prewitt Ronald E. Brown

Charles H. Goins

Record for 1976

Initiated: Cecil Sheppard Brooks

Initiated and passed: Virgil Marrion Dorris

Initiated, passed and raised: Elton Byrd

Died: Huey Pierce Dowden, Howard Lee Goins, Dewey R. Hilton

Demitted—By Transfer Larry Dean Cole

FOREST HILL LODGE No. 254

Chartered February 11, 1896.Meets in Lodge Hall, north of Post Office, Forest Hill, Rapides Parish,

on second Saturday of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 34, Woodworth, La. 71485

Officers 1977

Junior O. Winegeart, P.M W.M. L. E. Carroll J.D.Edwin L. Barton, Sr S.W. Terry G. Bounds M.C.JohnH. Martin J.W. Frank Nesom Mar.Arthur J. Roberts, P.M Treas. Alfred Bounds Sr. StewardJerry C. Marsh Secy. Claude Williams Jr. StewardHerbert F. Carter, P.M Chap. John M. McGilvray TylerBob R. Lanier S.D.

Past Masters

William L. Marler George M. Johnson, Jr. Herbert F. CarterCoy A. Purkey Troy J. Murry, Jr. Jerry W. Seal


Richard A. Whitehead Frank W. Nesom James T. SlayterArthur J. Roberts Claude W. Williams John M. McGilvrayEJbry Scott Elmer C. Langston Jerry C. Marsh

Joe J. Woods Junior O. Winegeart

Record for 1976

Initiated: James Watt Gifford, Jr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Terry G. Bounds, Alfred Louis Bounds, Larry Gene Hodges

Passed and raised: John Carol Barton, David N. Glaviano, James Harvey Fontenot

Died: Charles E. Langston, Ennis W. Mizell, Sr.

Demitted—By Transfer. Rufus C. Perry

Suspended U.M.C: Elbrey Scott

JEANERETTE LODGE No. 255

Chartered February 11, 1896.Meets in Masonic Temple, 1522 Main St., Jeanerette, Iberia Parish,

second and fourth Thursdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 148, Jeanerette, La. 70544

Officers 1977

JohnD. Landry W.M. Richard J. Glaubrecht J.D.Ronald J. Lasseigne „ S.W. Edval Simon M.C.Benny M. Bouy J.W. O. C. Sikes, Jr Mar.Maurice H. Silverman Treas. M. A. Schwartz Sr. StewardJames C. Blister Secy. Richard Pepper, in Jr. StewardGeorge J. Glaubrecht, P.M Chap. O. C. Sikes, Sr TylerNoicy Langlinais S.D.

Past Masters

tD . F. Jeffrey, Jr. Irvin Moceri M. A. SchwartzR. W. Glaubrecht Gordon A. Jacob O. C. Sikes, Jr.Geo. Glaubrecht Lionel Sutton Curtis MayerO. C. Sikes, Sr. Merril Jacob Shelton M. CharpentierC. Beverly Causey Kennith Jacob Herrin J. DucoteL. E. Thibodeaux Earl W. Deare, Sr. Elmo J. Bourque, Jr.

Donald K. Magar Leon E. Thibodeaux

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: John Autry Darden, Ernest Jules Bernard

Initiated and passed: David Lee Eskind, Jerry Clayton Addie, Gerald Joseph Migues


Initiated, passed and raised: Richard J. Glaubrecht

Passed and raised: Noicy J. Langlinais

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: John L. Belanger, James Curtis Blister

ST. ANDREWS LODGE No. 256

Chartered February 11, 1896.Meets in Lodge Hall at Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish,

on second Thursday night of each month.Address of Secretary: Box 128, Mer Rouge, La. 71261

Officers 1977

Wm. A. Cheshire, Jr W.M. Thomas J. Hallanger ...J.D.Allen W. Tubbs S.W. Barney Phillips M.C.Arby W. Coody J.W. Phillip Bunch Mar.Audrey McDermott, P.M Treas. Charles L. Dawson Sr. StewardWilliam Dawson, P.M Secy. Bernie Turner Jr. StewardLouis H. Couch Chap. Tilmon C. Rinehart TylerOliver W. Wooden S.D.

Past Masters

W. T. Blackwell B. Rex Green Zinery StellThelbert Bunch Isaac "Faye" Hopkins Fred MossJames Taylor T. J. Parker Phillip BunchW. N. Bunch William R. Womack O. D. FreelandOliver Ward Wooden Samuel James Ogden Norman MathenyW. H. Dillon William Dawson Thomas NorsworthyHomer Levem Defee Bamie Phillips George King, Jr.Audrey McDermott Allen W. Tubbs A. O. RaineyLouis W. Cox Bernie TurnerJeff L. McCain J. W. GolemanFred Herrington Tilman RinehartHerbert Johnson Charles L. Dawson

Record for 1976

Affiliated—By Demit: Walter Armstrong, Earl Hampton Birdsong, David McLeodBoone, William Jennings Bryan, George Louis Bunch, Phillip Bunch, Thelbert HaymanBunch, Wesley Nealy Bunch, Harry Glen Crossley, William Hawkins Dillion, JimmieDean Dillon, Thomas Polk Dillon, LeRon Edwards, Orval Levon Edwards, Joseph D.Entrican, Jr., Joseph D. Entrician, Sr., Cecil D. Harp, Fred Chas. Herrington, AlbertSidney Johnson, Herbert Edward Johnson, Norman E. Matheny, Jeff L. McCain, RobertFrancis McKoin^ Sidney Ryan Moore, Aubrey O. Rainey, Clifton Sharp Reeves, FaySimms, Zimmry Melvin Stell, Rudolph Edward Tarver, James Campbell Taylor, VirgilLeroy Tilbury, Allen Wayne Tubbs, Monroe Tubbs, Aubrey Lee Watts, Earl BrewerWatts, Ernie James Yocum, Jr.

Affiliated—By Transfer Arby Wade Coody

Died: Fred C. Culpepper


Deinitted—By Demit: John T. Dye

Suspended N.P.D.: William J. Bryan, Orval L. Edwards, Robert F. McKoin, Herbert E.Johnson, Ernie J. Yocum, Jr., Ralph J. Fowler

COLFAX LODGE No. 259

Chartered February 15, 1898.Meets in Masonic Bldg., 503 2nd St., Colfax, Grant Parish

on second and fourth Mondays in each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 2, Box 38-B, Colfax, La. 71417

Officers 1977

Virgil L. Henry W.M. Cody Woodruff J.D.James H. O'Quinn S.W. Elroy Dubois M.C.Frank M. Stewart J.W. Luther H. Young Mar.Randall M. McNeely, P.M Treas. B. F. Powell, Jr Sr. StewardTerry R. Brown, P.M Secy. Robert A. Parker Jr. StewardWilliam A. Hodnett, P.M Chap. Wilson Sinith TylerDavid Thomas S.D.

Past Masters

J. M. Jones, Jr. Guy Chester Meredith Alva U. SmithBoothie A. Futrell James H. O'Quinn Aaron A. BrownWilliam A. Hodnett Frank M. Stewart Robert A. ParkerJames A. Bowen Ralph Brown Bain B. GilcreaseRobt. S. Cameron Pat Sparrow R. Odell HodnettRandall M. McNeely Benj. F. Powell, Jr. Luther H. Young, Jr.

Robert C. Bowers Terry R. BrownCarl B. Lemoine

Record for 1976

Initiated: Charles D. Velotta

Initiated, passed and raised: Michael Lynn Brown

Raised: Gorden K. Settoon

Died: Melvin Glenn Mobley, Virgil N. McNeely, P.M.

CHARLES F. BUCK LODGE No. 260

Chartered February 15, 1898.Meets on 3rd Fl., Urania Lbr. Co. Store, Old 165 Hwy., Urania, LaSalle Parish,

first Saturday of each month.Address of Secretary: Box 533, Urania, La. 71480


Officers 1977

Leonard Williams, P.M W.M. Roy Goodwin J.D.Donald W. Williams S.W. H. H. Russell M.C.Cary C. Bass J.W. Vick Loftin Mar.Hardtner Huffman, P.M Treas. Otho Kees Sr. StewardFred R. Leach Secy. J. L. Collins Jr. StewardCecil Couch Chap. Tonnie Wilson, P.M TylerGeorge Collins S.D.

Past Masters

W. O. Kees T. L. Hollenshead Leonard WilliamsGeo. W. Collins J. D. Roberts M. W. MaxwellM. A. Tannehill Roy P. Blake Cecil CouchH. L. McDaniel Clarence E. Wilson Victor H. LoflinJ. T. Collins Raymond Huffman Donald W. WilliamsHardtner Huffman Troy Wilson Horace A. Henderson

Tonnie S. Wilson

Record for 1976

Initiated: James Edward Allbritton

Passed and raised: Donald James Arnold

Died: Loranzy Volentine, Forrest N. Guyton, Waller David Hughart

Suspended N.P.D.: Robert Charles Smith, Jr.

ANCHOR LODGE No. 261

Chartered February 14, 1899.Meets in Masonic Temple, Patterson St., Pollock, Grant Parish,

on second and fourth Fridays in each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 2, Box 268, Pollock, La. 71467

Officers 1977

Charles E. Youngblood W.M. Carl Hudson J.D.Harry R. Waters S.W. Gary Scobee M.C.George E. Reynolds J.W. Gary Lemons Mar.Nathan A. Garlington, P.M Treas. Luther A. Faircloth Sr. StewardWilliam L. Maddox, P.M Secy. John T. Pinckard ...Jr. StewardVirgil Waters, P.M Chap. J. Fred Scott TylerJerry Comelison S.D.

Past Masters

J. W. Walker Roy E. Brunson A. H. TullosVirgil E. Waters Charles W. Till Wendell W. Young

A-226 WQRK AND RETURN OF LODGES

C. E. Langston James E. Ferguson William L. MaddoxCharles H. Till Earl J. Durand Nathan A. GarlingtonHomer E. Futrell *Fred Campbell Murvin L. MottJoel A. Dunn *Paul Sttozier Luther O. WhiteheadGuy Futrell *C. D. Whitehead Edsel R. MastersDelton M. Sharbono Willie C. FrazierGuy P. Maxwell Sam J. JohnsonH. K. Maxwell

•By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Elzie Lee Clark, Bobby Joe Honeycutt

Initiated, passed and raised: Gary Allen Scobee, Gary Wayne Leininons, John ThomasPinckard

Passed and raised: Jerry Edward Cornelison, Luther Allen Faircloth

Affiliated—By Transfer Samuel Chase Wallace

Re-instated: Ralph W. Maxwell, Allen Jack Youngblood, Lloyd J. Kirtland

Died: Charles J. Carpenter, Charles A. Leckie, James W. Sorrelis, William O. Beck,Ben I. Boren, Charles J. Peters, Sam Chase Wallace, Raymond Whitehead, Tollie R.Slayter, Reginald G. Tarter

Dropped, Residence unknown: Clarence J. DeAnnond, Ivan Lester Henthorne

Suspended N.P.D.: Willie Rellon Flatt, Billy Gene Gold, Louis M. Michaels, CharlesAllen Noakes, Carl C. Slaughter, Herman Lavon Smith

PROGRESSIVE LODGE No. 262

Chartered February 13, 1899. (Domicile changed from Luther February 3, 1926.)Meets in Lodge Bldg., South Church Rd., Garyville, St. John Parish,

on first and third Thursdays.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 84-C, Gramercy, La. 70052

Officers 1977

Gerald J. Jacob W.M. William F. Borstel S.D.Patrick D. Murphy S.W. Davis E. Ebanks J.D.William F. Castille J.W. Billy J. Cooper Sr. StewardBarney J. Mullins, P.M Treas. Daniel J. Taranto Jr. StewardArmand K. Kolman, P.M Secy. John G. O'Pry TylerHarold H. Sharp, P.M Chap. Vernon McKinnon Mar.

Past Masters

F. H. Sanguinet John Edward Percy, Sr. Armand K. KolmanW. S. Dupont Maurice Wise Short Verdell W. HuntL. L. Keller Cam. S. Barrett, Jr. Hugh H. WaldrupWm. H.Jones Dewey W. Creel Dale J. Madere


Samuel Hosea Ralph E. Ursin-Sinith Barney J. Mullins, Sr.William F. Middleton Jewell N. Watts James C. JacobJack Cupit Gleen Austin Guy James C. KentMilton A. Maddry Cecil P. Dufrene Joseph Murry

Jefferson R. ToinlinsonHarold H. Sharp

Record for 1976

Initiated: John D. Franklin, Jr., Frank Perez, Jr., Vance R. Robertson, Odey B. Melvin,Sr., Andrew C. Revere

Initiated and passed: William H. Griffin

Initiated, passed and raised: Harvey J. Callegan, Fred W. Griffith

Passed and raised: Larry Avis Bourg, Breland Joseph Clements

Raised: Chalinus M. George

Died: Laurin E. Oubre, Bryan J. Lehinann

Deinitted—By Demit: Robert Eugene Gunter

FLORIEN LODGE No. 263

Chartered February 13, 1900.Meets in Lodge Bldg., Florien, Sabine Parish, on fourth Saturday

of each month, except December, on the second Saturday.Address of Secretary: Route 1, Florien, La. 71429

Officers 1977

Clifton C. Davis W.M. Joe A. Stroud, P.M S.D.J. T. Davis S.W. Walter G. Jordan J.D.Jimmy D. Maroney J.W. Glenn Goss, P.M M.C.Sidney Y. Lucius, P.M Treas. Henry L. Davis Sr. StewardElwynn Whittington Secy. Earl Gentry Jr. StewardHobin O. Cobum Chap. Robert Lonidier Tyler

Past Masters

John L. Wright Glenn Goss *Robert E. WilliamsMartin J. Westbrook Walter L. Watkins Gerald E. JordanCharles B. Jordan *Luther L. Sandel, Jr. Joe A. StroudGordon E. Whittington Clifton C. Davis Thomas H. AnthonyM. G. Anthony Johnnie Leon Jordan Sidney Y. Lucius

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Passed and raised: Jimmy Don Maroney

Affiliated1—By Transfer Larry Dean Cole


Died: B. S. Corley

Demitted—By Transfer Arthur Mack Brister, Jr.

PINE LODGE No. 264

Chartered February 13, 1900.Meets at Rt. 1, Pine, Washington Parish,

on first and third Friday nights of each month.Address of Secretary: Route 5, Box 277-B, Franklinton, La. 70438

Officers 1977

J. M. Thomas W.M. Michael W. Pace S.D.I. J. Pierce..... S.W. Jessie Curtrer J.D.Daniel L. Hartzog J.W. Herman Thomas Mar.Willie Sumrall, P.M Treas. James Toney M.C.Winfred D. Pace, P.M Secy. Hillary Surnrall Sr. StewardWillie J. Penton Chap. Lloyd T. Thomas Jr. Steward

Jason Bedwell Tyler

Past Masters

J. M. Stuart Robert Branch Hillary SumrallLeslie L. Sumrall Winfred Pace Huey P. DuncanJ. C. O'Quinn James Albert Ladner Lloyd T. ThomasRuven O. Smith Cecil Ard William S. LangClifton C. Corkem Jason Bedwell Herman ThomasWayne C. Crain Willie Blackwell Willie J. PentonDaniel Corkern, Jr. Willie Sumrall Roy TynesSeldon A. Lang Homer Graves Elvin Williams

Horace L. Boone Harold Thomas

Record for 1976

Initiated: Gary Wayne Stuart, Billy Ray Crain, Jimmy Dale Strahan, Greg Lavon Stuart

Died: G. F. Mizell, Berra McDonald

DALLEY LODGE No. 265

Chartered February 13, 1900. (Domicile changed from Dalley).Meets in Lodge Hall, Shell and Maple Sts., Chatham, Jackson Parish,

Saturday night before first Sunday.Address of Secretary: Box 266, Chatham, La. 71226

Officers 1977

Claude L. Cox W.M. Billy R. Osbon S.D.


Gerald W. Smith S.W. Absey C. Bailey J.D.Noble L. Tillman, Jr J.W. William E. Stringer Mar.Robert B. Greer, P.M Treas. Allen E. Hood Sr. StewardCharles C. Moss, P.M Secy. Billy Watson Jr. StewardThomas D. Robinson Chap. Marvin A. Davis Tyler

Past Masters

Chas. C. Moss William E. Stringer C. F. TempleAllen Elton Hood Robert Bunn Greer Perry W. MartinThomas D. Robinson Claude L. Cox Absey C. BaileyClyde G. Melton Arthur E. Neal Marvin A. Davis

Record for 1976

Initiated: Robert Clyde Head

Demitted—By Demit: Stephen C. Shell, James W. Bailey

Suspended N.P.D. Delton Lee Bordelon, Jr., Everette Ray Coonce

ATKINS LODGE No. 266

Chartered February 13, 1900. Elm Grove, Bossier Parish, La. (Domicile changed fromAtkins February 6, 1924; Domicile again changed November 3, 1959.)

Meets in Lodge Bldg., Taylortown,on second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

Address of Secretary: 900 West Gate, Apt. D-7, Bossier City, La. 71112

Officers 1977

Larry M. Roberts W.M. William R. Richards S.D.E. D. Hutson S.W. Norman E. LaMar J.D.James E. Whitt, Jr J.W. Geoffrey C. Clement M.C.Clifford E. Koen Treas. Pete Mirainontz Mar.Stephen W. Koen Secy. Norman K. March TylerSamuel B. Hicks Chap.

Past Masters

*S. F. Pennock G. T. Robinson Huey L. LawrenceR. E. Smith Daniel H. Goodwin Kenneth C. GreeneC. E. Bartley W. M. Adams Charles E. BartonGeorge E. Dement, Sr. F. D. Cunningham James Silvio•C. L. Wallace R. C. Peacock, Jr. Melvin L. RobertsHenry Jones Tooke Elton A. Bruner Lee R. Clark

Jerry W. Chandler

*By Affiliation


Record for 1976

Initiated: Donald S. Ross, John Thomas Johnson, Larry Alexander, William FrankTroyer, Dennis Everett Payne, Leo Eli Martin, II, Ronald Howard Neely, Orie AudryHadwin, Harry Sanford Gates, Bobby Joe Grantham, Nea Blane Denton, Emory CarolFloyd, Terry Ray Bowden

Initiated, passed and raised: Thomas Nelson Carleton, Samuel Barba Hicks, Arthur BriceCarmack, Albert Ray Martinez, Stephen Wayne Koen, Norman Holiday Corkran, RickeyDeen Gray

Passed and raised: James Roy Rodgers, Robert Norman Palmer

Raised: James Evans Whittington

Affiliated—By Transfer Clifford Earl Koen, Norman Kline March

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Pete Miramontz, John Michael Mclntyre

Re-instated: Gus Harold Rodgers (1975)

Demitted—By Demit: John Ben Williams

Demitted—By Transfer Earl Harold Cureington

Suspended N.P.D.: Jimmy C. Monroe, Ennan Loyd Shook

UNITY LODGE No. 267

Chartered February 13, 1900.Meets in Lodge Bldg., Bayou Black Dr., Hwy. 90 W., at Houma,Terrebonne Parish, La., on first and third Tuesdays of each month.

Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 586, Houma, La., 70361

Officers 1977

Earl J. Hebert, Sr W.M. Richard W. Bird M.C.Nelson D. Henry S.W. Bobby J. Corte Mar.Charley J. Schrader, Jr J.W. David Lentz Sr. StewardRobert P. Kirkland, P.M Treas. Gable J. Duplantis Jr. StewardEmanuel B. Geiger, P.M Secy. Lewellyn J. Rivette TylerEdward L. Clark, Sr Chap. Richard W. Bird StewardDavid Boquet ". S.D. Kelly L. Varnado StewardJarrett Maynard J.D.

Past Masters

Martin Elster Chester S. Winfiele Hilton T. Dumesnil, Jr.C. Buquet Frank P. Daroca Coleman A. BeesonL. E. Lapeyrouse Albert E. Cook Louis W. LawsonAubin J. Buquet Leonard Pizzolatto.Jr. Howard E. GreenAndrew J. Rollins Billy C. Ross Donald A. MartinKilbern K. Campbell Henry W. Killion Earl K. HoughCamille P. Pellegrin Emanuel B. Geiger Thomas J. Chancey

Robert P. Kirkland Darden D. DominqueRobert B. Butler.in


Record for 1976

Initiated: Frank Roosevelt Zepponi, Kenneth Ray Webb, Randolph Coffinan

Initiated, passed and raised: Gable J. Duplantis, Jr., Paul Joseph Michel, Sr., EdwardLeo Clark, Sr., Llewellyn John Rivette

Passed: Elson Joseph Griffin, Jr., Conner Reese Laiche, Clyde Kiinball

Passed and raised: Richard Willard Bird

Raised: Edgar Milo Reed, Henry Benjamin Carroll, Gene Joseph Rhodes, Bobby JoeCorte, Kelly Lane Varnado, Robert Paul Maronge, Luby Joseph Freeman, Jr.

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Eddie Gerald Plemons, Daniel Washington Whit-field, David Ernest Lentz

Re-instated: James Vernon Outhouse, Wesley Leon Vail, Sr., Ora Don Ray, Roy HomerWaggoner, Jr., Sidney Buel Rodriguez, Earl R. Smith, Jr., Sumner D. Robertson, AlJoseph Chauvin

Died: John Earl Rush, Max P. Boudreaux, James Opal Lasiter, James Edward Miller,Maruvice J. Molaison, Norris Joseph Trosclair, Jr., Clovis Fabos Boudreaux, MarionSolito, Howard J. Crochet, Edward Noel Weisheit, Howard P. Martin, Robert Donald Dye,Waymond Lewis Coffman

Demitted—By Demit: Claude James Roberts

Demitted—By Transfer: Louis Cressione, Jr., William Mathew Lunsford

Suspended N.P.D.: C. P. Boston, Morris J. Labit

MELVILLE LODGE No. 268

Chartered February 12, 1901.Meets in Masonic Hall, Texas St., Melville, Parish of St. Landry, La.

on first and third Fridays of each month.Address of Secretary: Box 194, Melville, La. 71353

Officers 1977

Gus Rosenburg W.M. Alva L. Myers J.D.Joseph A. Burleigh S.W. Joseph W. Thomasson M.C.Jewel C. Westbrook J.W. H. C.Packard Mar.Clyde C. Jones, Sr., P.M Treas. James Savage Sr. StewardClyde C. Jones, Jr., P.M Secy. Wesley Westerhaus Jr. StewardJohnnie C. Zerangue Chap. Ulric Taylor TylerEddie Joffrion S.D.

Past Masters

G. Tolson Jones V. H. Long Ulric TaylorH. C. Packard Blank F. Jackson Gus W. RosenbergL. N. Conley Clyde C. Jones Gordon H. BordelonAlva L. Myers Paul I. Burleigh Desmel C. MyersJohn C. Zerangue Burnice L. White Hyland D. Packard


G. B. Wray Joseph A. Burleigh Ulynn E. LorioCorneilius C. Joyce Clyde C. Jones, Jr.

Paul I. Burleigh

Record for 1976

Died: Louis L. Curtis, Samuel L. Satterley, Comeilus C. Joyce, Harold M. Keller

MARKSVILLE LODGE No. 269

Chartered February 12, 1901.Meets in Lodge Hall, on S. Washington St., Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, La.,

on third Tuesday of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 395, Marksville, La. 71351

Officers 1977

James C. Wilson, Jr., P.M W.M. Julius C. Ducote, Jr J.D.Robert E. McDaniel S.W. Royal Villeinarette M.C.Lionel Chatelain J.W. Ellis J. Reynaud, Sr., P.M Mar.E. J. Reynaud, Jr., P.M Treas. Harry W. Branaman Sr. StewardJ. T. Dunbar, P.M Secy. Andrew LaBorde, Sr Jr. StewardLeon Nation Chap. Mancel Galland, P.M TylerJames Pointer, Jr S.D.

Past Masters

Oren C. Sayes Henry Osborne John B. McNealE. J. Raynaud,Sr. Willie Sayes Samuel B. DauzatCharles J. Newberg Ellis J. Reynaud,Jr. Ira FuquaCharles Gros, Sr. W. Frank Falls Howard H. ColeFrancis Reynaud William E. Ussery Jimmy W. NugentJohn T. Dunbar J. C. Wilson.Jr. Gregory R. P. BryantW. Percy Smith Patrick E. Leinoine Wiley DeLoachArl Hayes Herbert L. Toliver Mancel GallandRobert W. Hooper Leroy S. Havard

Record for 1976

Initiated: Horace Calvin Meyers, Sr., Oren Dwain Spruill, Benjamin Ray Spruill

Initiated and passed: Kerry Lyndon Spruill, Houston Joseph Leinoine, Dudley Ralph Fall

Initiated, passed and raised: Julius C. Ducote, Jr.

Passed and raised: James B. Pointer, Huey Paul Kelone, Leon Nation

Affiliated—By Transfer: Harry Wells Branaman, Jr., Gerard Miller Guillory

Died: Charles A. Riddle, Jr., P.M., Hannon Sayes, P.M.

Suspended N.P.D.: Ira Vernon Bob, Carl Larimer Lipe


BENEFIELD LODGE No. 270

Chartered February 12, 1901.Meets in Masonic Bldg., Rodessa, Parish of Caddo, La.,

on second and fourth Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: Box 215, Rodessa, La. 71069

Officers 1977

Harvy P. Johnston W.M. R. C. Fanner J.D.James R. Wisdom S.W. David B. Parker, P.M M.C.Truman Harding J.W. K. D. Hicks, P.M Mar.Homer E. Adams Treas. C. C. Holt Sr. StewardSam L. Savage, P.M Secy. Joseph L. Wynn, P.M Jr. StewardJ. W. Dupree, P.M Chap. V. R. Jennings TylerJessie E. Dupree S.D.

Past Masters

tH. B. Thomas Kenneth D. Hicks B. L. SkaggsJohnnie Tyson A. E. Pate J. V. TempletonS. G. Zylks, Jr. C. C. Herring Roy C. FannerArlis C. Frizzell B. R. Jennings J. W. DupreeeDavid B. Parker Claude R. Hoss

Sain L. Savage

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Eininett Clyde Tarver, Jr., Donny Ray Sullivian

Initiated and passed: Harold Eugene Upchurch

Re-instated: Harvey Leslie Spears

Died: Walter Carey

DeRIDDER LODGE No. 271

Chartered February 11, 1902.Meets in Lodge Bldg., 201 Warren St., DeRidder, Beauregard Parish, La.,

on second and fourth Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 134, DeRidder, La. 70634

Officers 1977

Riley D. Ward W.M. O. D. Shirley, Jr J.D.Riley F. Clark S.W. Don Carlisle M.C.RexG. Brumley J.W. E. J. Hollis Mar.


ElvinR. Carpenter, P.M Treas. Elmer L. Godair Sr. StewardHarry B. Manning, P.M Secy. Troy A. Moss Jr. StewardE. R. Cleveland Chap. Paul Cole TylerHerschel E. Chelette S.D.

Past Masters

tS . A. Evans Earl T. Smith Earl J. SmithElmer Moses E. R. Carpenter James L. Mclnnis.Jr.Hoyt D. Harper T. C. Frazar J. E. Stephenson•Clarence C. Hayes Robert H. Crosby,Jr.P.G.M. Melvin C. Merchant•James L. Mclnnis Gus E. Greene Milton S. McMullenA. M. Stracener Joseph A. D. Loftin Riley F. Clark, Sr.Leo M. Hataway Wayne L. Sanders Alvin E. McMullenClifford Allen Bradley *Kelsey W. Walker E. L. ProcterHarry B. Manning *E. R. Cleveland Floyd M. Gill

Frank Morrow

*By Affiliaiont50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Alee Hoosier, Jr., Abel B. Nichols

Initiated and passed: Patrick Hurst Graves, Jr., Frederick Howard Temple, Jr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Don A. Carlisle, James Edward Porter, Troy Alfred Moss

Affiliated—By Transfer Herschel E. Chelette

Re-instated: John R. Gonnley, Jack T. Nichols, Archie B. Spence, Asa D. Crawford,Herbert Myatt

Died: Bud Eason, John Virgil Miller, Thomas J. Young, Spurgeon M. Shirley, Alexan-der Dougherty, Melvin Charles Dupreast, Leonard Winfree Caldwell

Demitted—By Transfer: Garnett L. Kennedy, Alvin L. Tomlison

Suspended N.P.D.: Grover Clyde Bardin, Charles R. Spikes

BOYCE LODGE No. 273

Chartered February 11, 1902.Meets in Lodge Bldg., comer Shannon and London St., Boyce, Rapides Parish, La.

on second and fourth Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1 Box 93, Boyce, La. 71409

Officers 1977

William R. Gregory W.M. Lacey Knight J.D.Harold Kile S.W. W. D. Reeder M.C.Olen T. Jowers J.W. Sammie E. Jowers Mar.

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Roy A. James, P.M Treas. W. R. Jowers Sr. StewardFrederick A. Clauser Secy. Martin Jowers Jr. StewardVance Reeder, P.M Chap. Alvie Jowers TylerJ. L. Nichols, Jr S.D.

Past Masters

Roy A. James W. C. Parker, Jr. Wilbur P. JowersW. P. Eversull Andrew D. Joyner Alvie J. JowersW. C. Parker, Sr. G. O. Holt Vance ReederR. L. Townsend Dilly C. Daniels W. L. SharpW. W. Vinson Sainmie E. Jowers William D. Reeder

William J. Jowers J. L. Nichols

Record for 1976

Initiated and passed: Joseph Anthony Babin, Jr., Kenneth Mitchell

Died: Loyd N. Ingram

Demitted—By Deinit: Sidney J. Wood, Joseph J. Ford

OBERLIN LODGE No. 274

Chartered February 11, 1902.Meets in Lodge Hall, Hwy. 26, Oberlin, Allen Parish, La.,

on second Friday of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 546, Oberlin, La. 70655

Officers 1977

James F. Bowles W.M. Erral Miller J.D.Roger E. Starkey S.W. Cliff Loftin M.C.Elmer L. Dukes J.W. Robert Gidlow Mar.Andrew Ryder Treas. Bill Russ Sr. StewardJacob Wertz, P.M Secy. Carlton Dukes Jr. StewardRobert R. Davis ....Chap. Bill Burnitt TylerClyde Young S.D.

Past Masters

Mark D. Sutherlin Jacob Wertz James F. BowlesE. S. Clements B. F. Griffin C. H. JordanThomas J. Griffin Carl Nixon Carlton Dukes, Jr.Joe Smith George Lawarence Clifton Lofton

Record for 1976

Died: Alfred Milton Moore, Steward A. Musselwhite


DORCHEAT LODGE No. 276

Chartered February 3, 1903.Meets in Evergreen Baptist and Methodist Church Bldg., Route 3, Minden,

Webster Parish, La., on second Thursday of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 3, Box 227, c-o Pruitt Farms, Minden, La. 71055

Officers 1977

Leo Yardly W.M. Bo Haminantree J.D.Floyd Stratton... S.W. James H. Pruitt M.C.Arthur Spence J.W. Etelle Shaw, P.M Mar.W. E. Sikes, P.M.. Treas. Tom Beale, Sr Sr. StewardJ. S. Pruitt, P.M Secy. Tom Beale, Jr Jr. StewardEarnest Givens Chap. Leonard W. Reeves TylerMorris Guin S.D.

Past Masters

James H. Pruitt B. F. Miller R. R. SikesR. L. Slack, Jr. James S. Pruitt Floyd D. StrattonGaylord F. Thomas William E. Sikes John W. CraigEtelle Shaw L. Wayne Reese

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Lemual Grisby

Affiliated—By Transfer: Larry Armour, Daniel Armour

DUBACH LODGE No. 277

Chartered February 3, 1903. Charter forfeited May 26, 1939.Rechartered February 12, 1946.

Granted peraiission by Grand Lodge to use original number "277."Meets in Lodge Bldg., Main St., Dubach, Lincoln Parish, La.,

on first and third Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 4, Box 120, Homer, La. 71040

Officers 1977

Don P. Pendergrass W.M. Doyle Cobb : J.D.Sidney C. Colvin S.W. Travis V. Berry M.C.Charles J. Taylor J.W. W. A. Bell Sr. StewardPrentice D. Cox, P.M Treas. Delton J. Larance Jr. StewardJ. C. English, P.M Secy. Cecil Broughton TylerJesse P. Green Chap. Robert N. Williamson, P.M Mar.Aubry Jarmon S.D.


Past Masters

Melvin O. Colvin G. L. Mclivene Otis C. FullerElton J. Larance Prentice D. Cox Sidney C. ColvinJ. Aubry Jannon James T. Rogers.Sr. Cecil S. BroughtonJames C. English Hoarce Edw. Miears Max EnglishPhillip Clayton Collins Lawrence B. Singleton Doyle CobbAlbert G. McKee J. Palmer Green T. V. Berry

J. E. Holt Robert WilliamsonWilliam A. Bell Norman T. Frederick

Record for 1976

Affiliated—By Demit: Charles Jackson Taylor

Suspended N.P.D.: John Robert Smith, Elton Reagan Pylant, Rev. Roy W. Calhoun,James Clyde Foster, Charles Green Colvin

ROSEMARY LODGE No. 278

Chartered February 3, 1903, at Newport, Winn Parish, La.Meets on 2nd Fl. of Hebron Baptist Church, Hwy. 126, 9 mi. east of Sikes,

on Saturday night before third Sunday in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 103, Sikes, La. 71473

Officers 1977

Rupert L. Dunn, P.M W.M. Virgil Cole J.D.James A. Head S.W. Creston C. Dunn Mar.Colbert D. Jordan, Jr J.W. Lewis Dulaney M.C.M. I. Crain, P.M Treas. Ervin B. Thigpen., Sr. StewardWilie James, P.M Secy. Clarence Thompson Jr. StewardSilas J. Head Chap. Harold Simmons TylerClyde L. Herring S.D.

Past Masters

B. E. Thigpin Floyd Dulaney Douglas HeadC. C. Dunn L. W. Walker Lewis Dulaney •W. C. Hatten Stanley Branch James W. Parker

M. I. Crain Willie JamesRupert L. Dunn

Record for 1976

Initiated: Keith Dewayne Bingham

Initiated, passed and raised: Virgil Hardy Cole, Jaines A. Head, Colbert Darrell Jordan,Jr.

Suspended N.P.D.: Hannie Reavie Forrest, Lavelle A. Crain


DeQUINCY LODGE No. 279

Chartered February 3, 1903.Meets in Lodge Bldg., 215 College St., DeQuincy, Calcasieu Parish, La.,

first and third Saturdays.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 208, DeQuincy, La. 70633

Officers 1977

Louis W. Smith W.M. Jimmy L. Stout J.D.Harold W. Dunham S.W. R. E. Russell, P.M M.C.Colby L. Shoemake J.W. A. W. Henagan, P.M Sr. StewardJames J. Abdalla Treas. W. L. Smith, P.M Jr. StewardAlbert L. Clifton, P.M Secy. Morris C.Haley TylerE. S. Burnett Chap. A. P. Henagan, Sr., P.M Mar.Jerry L. Bell S.D.

Past Masters

Frank Duguay R. E. Russell Glenn S. WhiteL. J. Cryer Phelan W. Hyatt Roy W. HollanderA. D. Cox Albeit Clifton D. B. BarrowRoy Whatley A. W. Henagan V. R. LingoR. P. Henagan William Howard Haley Elton E. HyattR. F. Jones Carl C. Burgess W. R. Smith

Billy T. Brown R. C. Mitchell

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Thomas Allen Walker, Jr., Jimmie Lynn Stout, Blane EdwinPerry

Passed and raised: John Charles Miller, Jerry Lafayette Bell

Re-instated: Paul Lee Blankenship

Died: Robert Gerald DeLaney, Amon A. Husbond

Dropped, Residence unknown: Garman Lee Jones, Jr.

JONESBORO LODGE No. 280

Chartered February 3, 1903.Meets in Lodge Bldg., Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, La.,

on first and third Mondays in each month.Address of Secretary: 822 E. Main, Jonesboro, La. 71251

Officers 1977

Leon B. Johns W.M. G. W. Amer J.D.Clarence Hood S.W. J. P. Gimber, Sr., P.M. M.C.


Ezra P. Lacombe J.W. John Savage Mar.M. J. Westbrook Treas.- Jack Branch Sr. StewardDewey Dayton Harvey, P.M Secy. M. D. Goins Jr. StewardDavid S. Shively, P.M Chap. E. E. Rogers, P.M TylerN. DuBois S.D.

Past Masters

tWilbur C. McDonald W. A. Jhninerson Namase DuBoisSan Tardo Glenn W. Roden James P. Gimber, Jr.J. H. Jordan Goerge W. Green Richard W. ZuberG. W. Arner William J. Eininons C. C. HarvestonDewey D. Harvey William G. Tudor Alfred A. RicksO. M. Greshain David Shiveley Marlin WestbrookShelby Phillips E. L. Hargrove, Jr. Carl H. PetersonJohn H. Lester E. J. Taylor, Jr. J. P. Giinber, Sr.

Martin L. Barr Eininett E. Rogers

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Passed and raised: Morris Dale Goins

Affiliated—By Demit: James Morgan Cockerhain

Affiliated—By Transfer: Ezra Paul LaCombe

Re-instated: Joseph R. Creel, James Morgan Cockerhain (was suspended in Midway No.385)

Died: James Dawson Barr, Lynn Hammond, Selby Lee Howard

Demitted—By Demit: James Freddie Bennett, Carol Frayne Smith

Suspended N.P.D.: Joseph R. Creel, Barron R. Phillips

R. M. CROWSON LODGE No. 281

Chartered February 3, 1903.Meets in Lodge Hall, Main St., Castor, Bienville, Parish, La.

on second and fourth Thursdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 147, Castor, La. 71016

Officers 1977

Julius W. Wiggins W.M. W. T. Hill S.D.Louis W. Bogan S.W. Billie E. Williams J.D.Thomas J. Guin J.W. L. F. Jacob, P.M M.C.Allen A. Hill, P.M Treas Samuel T. Hill Mar.J. D. Thompson, P.M Secy. Rockelle Bogan Sr. StewardDavid D. Willoughby, P.M Chap. Mike McCarthy Jr. Steward


Past Masters

Dr. E. R. MinchewA. A. HillL. F. JacobK. A. Wiggins

Lexie Duane HacardM. S. BoganJ. D. ThompsonRockell Bogan

Record for 1976

Samuel T. HillWilliam T. HillDavid D. WilloughbyLeeinan R. Wiggins

Affiliated—By Transfer: Cecil Burton Parker, Billie Edward Williams

Re-instated: Michael B. Minchew

Died: Henry R. Koonce

YELLOW PINE LODGE No. 282

Chartered February 3, 1903.Meets in Masonic Temple, South 10th St., Oakdale, Allen Parish, La.,

on first and third Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: Box 285, Oakdale, La. 71463

Officers 1977

Radford N. Manuel W.M.James T. Howard S.W.John Stapleton J.W.Milton A. Schiltz Treas.Clarence Davion, P.M Secy.Loyd Rougeou Chap.

Chris Pinkard S.D.John A. Duck, Jr J.D.William Paugh Sr. StewardDonald Harper Jr. StewardL. C. Ford TylerHugh H. Russell, Sr Mar.

Past Masters

C. H. BurgessA. L. Stephens, P.G.M.C. T. CookHugh H. RussellW. Rigsby HargroveWilliam R. TannerW. Ross RhodesLeonard C. Ford

Milton A. SchiltzDavid C. SandersonClarence DavionR. H. Kirkland, Jr.Charles G. ClaussJames W. EllisW. H. Millsaps, Jr.

Record for 1976

Thomas G. WallaceThomas ViningHoleinan JonesWilliam H. BarrettGlenn MayfieldCleveland N. SmithClarence M. Leland, Jr.Joe W. GreenLoyd Rougeou

Initiated: Tommy Wade Elkins, Troy Clifton Sanderson

Initiated, passed and raised: Bruce Farley Sanderson, Michael Eugene Dotson, TommyEarl Roaten, Chris Pinkard, John Ashley Duck, Jr.

Re-instated: Ralph Donevan Stapleton

Died: George Nollon Callihan, William H. Gilpin, Acquil Thompson, Cornelius L.Moon


Dernitted—By Demit: John Wayne Medley

Suspended N.P.D.: Earl Heinphill

MARION LODGE No. 283

Chartered February 3, 1904.Meets in Masonic Temple, Main St., opposite Post Office, Marion, Union Parish, La.

on second and fourth Monday nights in each month.Address of Secretary: Marion, La. 71260

Officers 1977

Ralph M. Reppond, P.M W.M. Larry Murphy J.D.Robert G. Arrant S.W. P. J. Abscent M.C.Ernest Pace, Jr J.W. Ollie Newsom Mar.George V. Sehon, P.M Treas. Stanley D. Kennedy Sr. StewardHerbert E. Manning, P.M Secy. Perry A. Murray Jr. StewardC. W. Sehon, P.M Chap. Wilson O. Galloway TylerDaniel Bryan S.D.

Past Masters

*C. W. Sehon *Geo. A. Bennett George V. SehonJ. O. Brown Norman S. McConnick Daniel B. GreenJohn S. Medlin Jerry R. Bardin Brooks Jones

Bobby L. Green Herbert E. ManningRalph M. Reppond

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Larry Wayne Murphy

Raised: Daniel Gray Bryan

Re-instated: Gilbert Houston

Died: Ernest J. Bulley

Suspended N.P.D.: John Allen McDougal, Paul H. Murray, Arthur Paul Spearman,Louis W. Whittington

OAK GROVE LODGE No. 284

Chartered February 3, 1904.Meets in Lodge Hall, corner Homer and E. Jefferson St., Oak Grove,West Carroll Parish, La., on first and third Thursdays in each month.

Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 121, Oak Grove, La. 71263


Officers 1977

Ernest E. Spaulding W.M. Ivy Robinson J.D.George D. Hammett S.W. Woodrow Lee M.C.Harles I. Creech J.W. Willie R. Boyd Mar.J. Howard Brown Treas. Jerry Hughes Sr. StewardW. E. Huffman Secy. O. W. Creech Jr. StewardW. Howard Maxwell Chap. Keith Fowler TylerC. M. Edraonson S.D.

Past Masters

R. V. Reeves Marvin Wheelington C. E. LichtenbergerS. J. Campbell Benjamin F. Barron Bradford F. HarperH. L. Cheatham J. Howard Brown David W. NorredJames L. Abernathy Willis H. Maxwell Keith D. Fowler*W. E. Huffman Clifton Marvin Doyle D. W. McBrideL. H. Willis B. N. Brahser John E. WhiteLucien E. Bonner Estes Kendall Hurley James A. KnightDonal C. Mosley John W. Dawson

•By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Charles Eugene Whitney, Larry Kimberly Mardis, Jerry Wayne West

Initiated, passed and raised: Ivy Ray Robinson, Earl Thomas Ivey

Affiliated—By Transfer. Jesse Cornelius Sullivan

Died: Allie F. Beckworth

CHENEYVILLE LODGE No. 286

Chartered February 3, 1904.Meets in Masonic Hall, Wadsworth and Shackeford St., Chenneyville,

Rapides Parish, La., on first and third Mondays in each month.Address of Secretary: Box 336, Cheneyville, La. 71325

Officers 1977

John B. Guillory, P.M W.M. Terry J. Daigerpoint J.D.Gary N. Smith S.W. Hadley L. Dyer M.C.John P. Thomas J.W. W. L. Tanner, P.M Mar.OraJ. Burke, P.M Treas. J. W. Stanley, P.M Sr. StewardKenneth R. Thomas Secy. Wayne S. Linzay, P.M Jr. StewardHerman Randolph Chap. Madison R. Earnest, P.M TylerJohn E. Ray, Jr., P.M S.D.


Past Masters

W. R. Stafford Wilbur Dyer John Edward Ray,Jr.Ora J. Burke W. L. Tanner, Jr. E. W. WestR. J. Munson B. Z. Smith Douglas T. EarnestR. C. Hale M. R. Earnest John P. GuilloryFalrie B. Anderson W. L. Mott Wayne S. LinzayT. Ira Wilmore Richard W. Pease

James W. Stanley

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Kenneth Ray Thomas

Passed and raised: Hadley Lyle Dyer, John Philip Thomas, Gary Neal Smith, Terry JohnDaigrepoint

Affiliated—By Transfer: John Louis Thomas, Herman A. Randolph

Died: Thomas Reed Ledbetter

PINE GROVE LODGE No. 288

Chartered February 4, 1904. Charter forfeited February 9, 1943.Rechartered February 12, 1946. Granted permission by

Grand Lodge to use original number "288."Meets at 286 E. Pine St., Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa Parish, La.

on second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 4, Box 61-E, Hammond, La. 70401

Officers 1977

Leon C. Helton W.M. Ronald Coates S.D.Charles H. Forrest S.W. Raby Skelton J.D.Philip Monistere J.W. Gary Bankston M.C.Loland Coates Treas. Charles Cobb Sr. StewardThomas Effler, P.M Secy. Jules Davis Jr. StewardCurtis D. Toney Chap. Elmon Babin Tyler

Past Masters

•Wilbur D. Trellue Ernest H. Ledoux.Jr. Raymond E. SchaferJesse B. Stafford Ansil M. Bickford Paul C. HillHubert C. Lindsay Dr. Charles H.Gideon Sr. Wesley N. MeadesHarry M. McKneely Thomas B. EfflerHarry J. Gabriel, Jr. Hollis L. JoinerHartwell Fletcher Henry H. KinchenBert E. Tucker, Sr. Larry L. HillOtis C. Snell, Jr. Tillman J. Sterken

*By Affiliation


Record for 1976

Initiated: Gerald D. Stafford, Arthur H. Zimbro, Fred Leroy Lavigne, William C.Scallions, Odis Ratcliff, Jr.

Initiated and passed: Brent C. Thompson, Jr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Charles Edward Cobb, Elinon J. Babin

Passed and raised: Freddie Lamar Duke, Jules E. Davis, Sr.

Affiliated—By Transfer: Edgar W. Traylor, Cleveland Scallions

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: William W. Bjorkgren

Died: Jeff Colon Manton, Cedric Brignac

ROSEPINE LODGE No. 290 '

Chartered February 3, 1904.Meets in Lodge Building, Hwy. 171, Rosepine, Vernon Parish, La.

first Saturday night in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 253, Rosepine, La. 70659

Officers 1977

Clancy C. Midkiff, Jr W.M. James E. Cryer J.D.G. W. Bass, P.M S.W. Curtis Marshall, P.M M.C.Milton R. Wisby J.W. Robert Bates Mar.Roinebia White, P.M Treas. George E. Howell Sr. StewardJames L. Spencer, P.M Secy. Claude Spicer Jr. StewardCharles Cassell, P.M Chap. Roland Miller TylerRaymond Midkiff, P.M S.D.

Past Masters

M. C. Goins Jay Benton Hawkes John D. ChaddickL. C. Marshall Wayne D. Willis Roemeizie WhiteAustin J. Hunt Troy Hines Marvin FroeinmingGeorge W. Bass J. D. Goins Charles H. CassellShelby Oakes William P. Jarrell Raymond MidkiffCarmen Oakes James L. Spencer Audie J. PerryPearl O. Midkiff Lynden H. Thompson

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Norman Edward McCoy, William Marion Brooks, ClaudePerry Spicer, Lewis Dale Thompson, Bruce Michael Lehto

Passed and raised: William E. Andrews

Affiliated—By Transfer. Joseph Dewey Stephens

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Roland Miller

Re-instated: Herbert Lee Green


KINDER LODGE No. 291

Chartered February 7, 1905.Meets in Masonic Temple, Tenth St., Kinder, Allen Parish,

on the third Tuesday of each month.Address of Secretary: Box 422, Kinder, La. 70648

Officers 1977

Orville Holman W.M. L. R. Spears S.D.W. R. Chandler S.W. J. D. King J.D.Rufus C. Perry J.W. Leon Richards M.C.Thomas H. Mayes, P.M Treas. C. M. Elmore Sr. StewardGerald B. Reynolds, P.M Secy. W. M. Griffiths Jr. StewardRobert L. Dezendorf, P.M Chap. B. E. Williams Tyler

Past Masters

J. S. Kingrey C. M. Elmore S. E. WilliamsT. H. Mayes A. W. Nevile Alton V. Baker.Jr.N. R. Johnson R. F. Howard R. L. DezendorfA. B. Marcantel W. M. Sanders E. H. AllenG. S. Reynolds W. J. Fruge W. M. GriffithsJ. W. Mayes *Henry H. Adams T. J. ManuelLemuel R. Spears W. A. Langley John W. Chandler

Bryan E. Williams

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Lynn Walter Merrill

Passed and raised: Julius D. King

Affiliated—By Transfer Rufus C. Perry

Died: Ben F. Smith

Deinitted—By Transfer: Ivan H. Shaver, John D. Smith, Claude Edward Henkel

Suspended N.P.D.: Everette L. Lanier

FORDOCHE LODGE No. 292

Chartered February 7, 1905.Meets in Masonic Hall, corner Landry and Coats Sts., Maringouin,

Parish of IberviUe (Domicile changed from Fordoche)on first and third Wednesdays of each month.

Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 308, Maringouin, La. 70757

Officers 1977

H. T. Best, III W.M. Michael Aucoin ...S.D.J. J. E. Bossier S.W. E. N. Smith J.D.


M. G. Wichers, n J.W. S. D. Brown, P.M Sr. StewardOredis D. Kent Treas. J. E. Bossier Jr. StewardJames M. Holloway, P.M Secy. Wayne Zito TylerU. J. Guidroz Chap. E. L. Booksh, Jr Mar.

Past Masters

tJno. R. Smith, Jr. Felix Clarence Austin Chester J. ArinderE. L. Mayor Samuel Denham E. B. Schwing, IIIM. W. Kimball Ulyse Guidroz Gerald J. HendricksH. M. Kinball J. O. Vallet J. M. FairchildJ. M. Holloway J. A. Tippit James R. HigginbothamE. D. Slocum Dewey Simar L. H. Doherty, Jr.Jessie R. Fairchild A. M. Shows, Jr. James R. FairchildSamuel Drury Brown Chester C. Williams Leroy B. Canezaro

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Larry Sherman Bossier

Initiated, passed and raised: Michael Clayton Aucoin

Died: Charles Frederick Booksh, Donald Huyge, Robert Lee Soileau, Lawrence NewtonShows

Suspended N.P.D.: Fumey Cecil Gallier

GOLDONNA LODGE No. 293

Chartered February 7, 1905.Meets over Post Office, corner Vine St., and Main Ave., Goldonna,

Parish of Natchitoches, on Saturday before first and third Sunday of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 132, Chestnut, La. 71017

Officers 1977

Loyd Stewart W.M. Jerry Stewart J.D.Rev. Dean Hedrick S.W. Jimmie J. Gates M.C.Hayward.H. Burney, Jr J.W. Donald J. Wells Mar.Sidney Graham, P.M Treas. Charles Cloud Sr. StewardClemmons R. Mathews, P.M Secy. Gerald D. Cloud Jr. StewardCecil F. Easley, Jr Chap. Carl C. Reed TylerBivin Monroe S.D.

Past Masters

C. A. Brantley Sidney Graham Cecil F. Easley, Jr.Carl C. Reed George L. Webb Carl C. ReedClemmons R. Mathews Willie E. Frazier Donald" J. Wells

Watson Speaks Jimmy J. Gates


Record for 1976

Initiated: Elton Monroe, Jerry Winford Bowlin

Initiated, passed and raised: Milton Monroe

Died: Thomas Ernest Harris

Deinitted—By Demit: Enoch Kieffer, Jr.

Suspended N.P.D.: Tom Morgan

EROS LODGE No. 295

Chartered February 7, 1905.Meets in Masonic Bldg., Eros, Parish of Jackson,on Saturday before second Sunday in each month.

Address of Secretary: P.O. Drawer 100, Eros, La. 71238

Officers 1977

Charles E. McLain W.M. Kenneth McLain J.D.Jerry T. Gilmore S.W. James Bradbury M.C.Wilfred C. Vince J.W. Johnnie T. Walsworth Mar.Bobby L. Hayden Treas. H. C. Bullock Sr. StewardJohn H. Sharp Secy. Howard McLain, Sr Jr. StewardEugene McLain Chap. Marshall P. Phillips TylerQuinten Gilmore S .D.

Past Masters

M. O. Aswell Johnnie T. Walsworth Henry O. HearneT. H. Kilpatrick J. O. Herpin, Jr. Joseph C. TelanoGrady W. Bates Calton C. Yeager John H. SharpKeith Yeager Wendell D. Sanders Bobby L. HaydenRobert E. Daigle Beryl C. Franklin Robert C. BlackstockClaude Williams Harvey R. LewisIra Williams Huey P. Sonnier

Herman E. McLain

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: James Edward Bradbury, Jr., H. C. Bullock, Howard LynnMcLain, Sr.

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Marvin A. Davis

Re-instated: Claude Williams

DENHAM SPRINGS LODGE No. 297

Chartered February 7, 1905.Meets in Masonic Temple, 205 Centerville, N.W., Denham Springs,

Parish of Livingston, meets second and fourth Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 211 Range Ave., Denham Springs, La. 70726


Officers 1977

Fred W. Loving W.M.Robert A. Loving S.E.Victor C. Varnado J.W.Marvin Waldrop Treas.David J. Phillipe, P.M Secy.Vernon R. Yielding Chap.

Ira A. Hill S.D.Ernest R. Eddleinan J.D.Joseph H. Robichaux M.C.Morgan Cryer, Jr Sr. StewardJames S. Carpenter Jr. StewardBerlin R. Miller Tyler

Frank J. RicardW. Troy MorganShelby D. WascontRobt. H. WunscnLawrence E. KennardL. A. Lard, Jr.W. C. HuntAmbrose O. SullivanL. W. BeesonIsidore E. McCauleyLeo Miley

150-Year Member

Past Masters

Ray Wesley BurgessJ. L. SciviqueC. C. Colins, Jr.J. A. BlountJ. W. EllisL. V. HancockVictor J. BrumfieldJames W. WassonA. C. MeinkeWin. E. Powell, Jr.Arnold E. Rushing

George Thomas HallJoe M. LardRobert L. CookJoachim J. AubertWalter H. UnderwoodJr.Jerry P. HendersonWillie H. JenkinsVictor William DutschCharles G. WesleyMilton P. CoreWillis H. Tanner, Jr.Marvin WaldropDavid J. Phillipe

Record for 1976

Initiated: Donald Zay Gardner, Jesse Edgar Bigner

Initiated and passed: Robert E. Hollis, Jr., Gerald James Bernard, Michael Lee Grimmer

Initiated, passed and raised: Joseph H. Robichaux, Morgan Cryer, Jr., Gerald DouglasRainey, Billy Eugene Hayes, James Stanley Carpenter, John W. Grimmer, Jim HowardShiflet, Thomas William Gordon

Raised: Ernest Ray Edelmann

Affiliated—By Transfer: Earl O. Rainey, Richard Eugene Keeton, Joseph Bert Vige

Re-instated: Ray Fred Milton, Olin Henry Crow, William Alcess Smith, Jim JuliusShiflet

Died: Beza Warren Smiley, Harry Elmo Jackson, P.M., Willie Cleveland Fletcher, CarlC. P. Eaves, Jim Julius Shiflet, Kenneth Vergyl Goodman, Gustave Buker Rogers, BillyHugh Bamett

Suspended N.P.D.: Earl Edward Meyers, David Grafton Galbraith

GEORGETOWN LODGE No. 298

Chartered February 6, 1906.Meets in Lodge Hall on Old Hwy. 165, Georgetown, Grant Parish,

on the second and fourth Saturdays in each month.Address of Secretary: Box 36, Tullos, La. 71479


Officers 1977

A-249

C. Frayne Smith W.M.Johnny W. Jones S.W.W. H. Fullerton, Jr J.W.G. L. Barrett, Jr., P.M Treas.Win. H. Fullerton, Jr., P.M Secy.W. L. Wilson, Sr Chap.Alvin S. Dawson S.D.

Arlie R. Hawkins J.D.Murray D. Smith, P.M M.C.Willie P. Foster Mar.L. R. Jordan, P.M Sr. StewardArthur L. Burns Jr. StewardMayo C. Budemer, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

G. L. Barrett, Jr.*J. C. Killingsworth, Jr.*L. S. Russell*J. C. Hannegan*C. C. Killingsworth

*W. E. YoungWilliam H. FullertonEarl D. KillingsworthJohn Owen JordanLawrence Jordan*Roy O. Pace

E. L. WilliamsJoe B. JordanJackie AyinondMurray D. SmithLavelle BartleyJames H. SmithMayo C. BudeinerHarry K. Henson

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Robert Wesley Bruce, Sr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Arlie Ray Hawkins, Alvin Samuel Dawson

Died: William F. Rambo, Charley Birdis Dawson, Wright Spencer Melton

Dropped, Residence unknown: Joseph James Rivers

Suspended N.P.D.: John Dalton Aymond, Willie Claude Watley, Jr., Lloyd HoraceMercer, Lonnie Jordan, Robert Eli McCartney, Glyn Keith Mixon

OSIRIS LODGE No. 300

Chartered February 7, 1906.Meets on 7th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans, La.,

on second and fourth Fridays of each month.Address of Secretary: 120 Mound Avenue, New Orleans 70124

Officers 1977

James O. Dingier W.M.Harold J. Cavallero, Sr S.W.Albert L. Smith, Sr J.W.Albert P. Selph, P.M Treas.Edward G. Fisher, P.M Secy.Philip J. Walker, Jr., P.M Chap.

Emmett Krupp S.D.Marshall Flanagan J.D.Robert E. Hamilton M.C.Gary M. Thomas Sr. StewardOscar R. Hudson Jr. StewardAlex J. Breaux Tyler


Past Masters

Foster Olroyd H. R. Boudreaux Jos. A. Molinary, Jr.Edw. G. Fisher Edmond L. Rouyer Oscar J. Valeton, Jr.Andrew E. Carlisle Elmore C. Rouyer Herman J. Lobzas, Jr.Arthur R. Muench Charles W. Gras, Jr. Malcolm R. ByrdO. L. Jones Edward L. Alana Henry J. Fried, IIIWallace J. Garcia Walter J. Heintz Warren SimmonsHenry Decossas Jas. J. Burtchaell, Jr. Robert F. ButlerEdward A. Dusang Earl S. Dobbs Robert A. PorcheAlbert P. Selph Glen H. Butler Samuel L. ShahineEugene L. Colley Charles L. Brown

Philip J. Walker, Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated: Ted Joseph Sampey, Edmond Arthur Freese, Lloyd Lee Griffin, Albert HenryLibps, Sr., John W. Frabbelle, Jr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Robert E. Hamilton, Richard William Rooney, RolandKnyvett Jauchler, Jr., Frederick G. Leonard]. Gary Michael Thomas

Raised: Terry Crain, Oscar Ray Hudson, Thomas Joseph Lee, Sr.

Affiliated—By Transfer Kenneth Joseph Terrio

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Doininico Anthony Carbone, Oscar Paul Boud-reaux, Jr.

Re-instated: Ernest Edmond Schneider, John August Mariano

Died: Louis John Herbert, Ernest Garcia, Jr., John Henry Wetzel, Percy Albert Brennan,George Leroy Raborn, Phillip John Amrhein, Joseph Henry Gieseler, Sr.

Demitted—By Transfer Joseph Bernard Rhodes, Anthony Canzoneri, Jesse Ellis Tate

Suspended N.P.D.: Maury Bruce Berstein, Walter Herbert Fasnacht, John P. Mitchell,Jr., Jack Adam Ogg, Julius C. Pearson, Harold Andrew Tircuit, Jr.

ALBERT ROUSSEAU LODGE No. 301

Chartered February 6, 1906.Meets on E. Hammond Hwy., at 134 S. Main, St. Martinsville, Parish of St. Martin,

on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 372, Breaux Bridge, La. 70517

Officers 1977

Harold D. Bergeron W.M. Marshall Poor J.D.Jules Wiltz, Jr S.W. Rogers F. Taylor M.C.Ellis Melancon, Sr J.W. Rogers F. Taylor Mar.Leon T. Russo. Sr .....Treas. Otis Hensen Sr. StewardEddie J. Latiolais, P.M Secy. Howard Latiolais Jr. StewardRoy LeBlanc Chap. H. H. Henry, P.M TylerL. L. Landry S.D.


Past Masters

Robert Badon John A. Foti Wesley M. StockstillMaurice LeDoux V. A. Laughlin Lawrence L. LandrytJohn B. Fournet Roy Leblanc Clarence J. DomingueP. Hobson Fournet Robert Harrington Joe D. CoomerCharles E. Walther Jack Edward Knight Dudley J. TheriotStanley Stockstill Marshall M. Poor Milton J. SeretteClyde N. Stockstill Perry SeretteHarry M. Henry Eddie J. Latiolais

Leon T. Russo, Sr.

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Ronald Lynn Cockerhain, Milton Jerome Wilkinson, Jr., Remi Oliver, GeraldM. LeBlanc, Oscar Joseph D'Autreuil, Richard Lowell Fox, Dellon Danier Hebert

Passed and raised: Rogers Frances Taylor, Paul Howard Latiolais

Affiliated—By Demit: Kenneth Wayne Huval

Affiliated—By Transfer: George Victor Perez

ZWOLLE LODGE No. 302

Chartered February 6, 1906.Meets at Zwolle, Parish of Sabine,

on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: Zwolle, La. 71486

Officers 1977

Henry O'Banion W.M. Burl Henry J.D.Donald Winslow S.W. E. C. Marshall M.C.Eddy Leatherwood J.W. R. H. Parrott Sr. StewardGuy W. Maxey, P.M Treas. K. O. Anderson, P.M Jr. StewardC. A. Tooke, P.M Secy. William Dyess TylerWiley Hawkins, P.M Chap. David Peterson Mar.Jack Napier S.D.

Past Masters

Jas. Carl Willis Jack Napier Leroy Palmer, Jr.K. D. Cato Cecil Tooke Joe WrayC. G. Bullard Andrew McConnic E. C. MarshallR. H. Parrott Michael Pearce Vernon MitchellWiley Hawkins Carl Byers Raymond WalravenM. M. Hall Guy W. Maxey James Napier

K. O. Anderson


Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Burl Floyd Henry, William Daniel Dyess, Eddy MackLeatherwood

Passed and raised: Johnie Ray Procell

Affiliated—By Demit: John D. Leggett

Died: L. H. Rivers

OLLA LODGE No. 303

( Chartered February 6, 1906.Meets over Posey's Drug Store, corner W. Front and Pine St., OUa,La Salle Parish, on the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month.

Address of Secretary: Box 256, OUa, La. 71465

Officers 1977

Bryan Hodges W.M.J. D. Enterkin S.W.Lezeme Ellis J.W.H. H. Duke, P.M Treas.Ray B. Miller, P.M Secy.Norman C. Thompson Chap.

Harvey A. Vestal S.D.Ray Floyd J.D.Bryant W. Thompson, Jr Mar.J. A. Lindsey Sr. StewardLee C. Russell Jr. StewardOwen Hopkins Tyler

Past Masters

E. T. LongB. W. ThompsonA. R. CrickRoscoe P. SteenB. O. WilliamsNorman C. Thompson

Ray B. MillerDaniel W. BrocknerJ. L. MorrisonRobert R. CarrollB. W. Thompson,Jr.Louis H. Boyd

Richard W. CarterWilbert NelsonW. Kenneth HemphillHoward Harris DukeJ. Owen HopkinsW. H. HollomanRay Floyd

Record for 1976

Re-instated: Clifton Stewart, Jr., M. C. Cupples

GIBSLAND LODGE No. 304

Chartered February 6, 1906.Meets in Lodge Bldg., Bienville St., Gibsland, Bienville Parish,

on first and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: Route 1, Box 7, Gibsland, La. 71028


Officers 1977

Leon F. Kettler W.M. H. C. Fleming J.D.James M. Thomas : S.W. R. L. Kidd M.C.Alfred E. Johnson J.W. H. Marvin Parnell Mar.Henry Nolte, Jr Treas. C. P. Shaffer Sr. StewardOren L. Johnson, P.M Secy. J. P. Nelson, Jr Jr. StewardCharley Miller Chap. Donald J. Brady TylerE. L. Prothro, Jr S.D.

Past Masters

J. P. Nelson, Jr. Henry F. Nolte, Jr. R. E. Woodard, Jr.E. W. Nelson Byron L. Johnson Robert L. KiddtE. L. Reed Robert Wiltz Hines A. E. JohnsonD. E. Cole Holstrin Fleming C. J. JohnsonE. W. Merritt, Jr. R. M. Parnell E. L. Prothro, Jr.J. M. Woodard Huey Harvey Oren L. JohnsonH. M. Parnell ' C. P. Shaffer

Charley Miller

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Blanchard Levell Brady, Leonard Vincent Wallace

CONCORDIA LODGE No. 305

Chartered February 6, 1906.Meets at 411 Texas St., over U.S. Corps of Engl, Vidalia, Parish of Concordia,

on the first and third Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: Box 727, Vidalia, La. 71373

Officers 1977

Troy L. Butler W.M. MiUard Bratton S.D.James H. Woods S.W. Joe Crawford J.D.Charles Lowe J.W. Leo Mclntyre M.C.Charles E. Lane, P.M Treas. Clifton P. Reed Sr. StewardRoice Y. Whittington, P.M Secy. Lovice B. Beard, Jr Jr. StewardTerry McDonald, P.M Chap. Don Deaton, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

S. L. Winston, Jr. Jack H. Dean Robert S. RoseC. L. Sturgeon Terry McDonald Charles A. Clifford


Jim Tom Lentz Audra D. Talley Roice Y. WhittingtonDavid B. Hughes Doyle Cooper Collace A. SteeleOwen O. Johnson Jack H. McLemore Louis C. DavisJ. D. Thomhill Henry A. Roberts Raymond V. LindennanWilliam H. Cater Charles E. Lane Richard D. BamettJames H. Woods Norman A. Holmes William T. BrewerM. D. Sturgeon Julian B. WrightJoe D. O'Quin Donald W. Deaton

Record for 1976

Initiated: William Robert White, Norman Ray Pecanty, Carl Lee Dawsey

Initiated, passed and raised: Clifton Paul Reed, Louice Brady Beard, Jr.

Passed and raised: John Leslie Cowan

Raised: Edward Lee Mclntyre

Affiliated—By Demit: Lowery Lane

Re-instated: Robert Lee Wrenn, Sr.

Died: Walter B. Shelton, Bion H. Bamburg, George S. Smith

Demitted—By Demit: William C. Cruce

Demitted—By Transfer Harry Branaman, Jr.

ASSUMPTION LODGE No. 307

Chartered February 6, 1906.Meets at the corner of Lynn Ave. and Plantation Rd., Thibodaux,

Lafourche Parish (Domicile changed from Napoleonville, February 8, 1954),on the1 second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 648, Thibodaux, La. 70301

Officers 1977

Carey Kimball W.M. Ivy M. Hinton, Jr J.D.Russell A. Bergeron S.W. Olan T. Benoit M.C.Billy A. Taylor J.W. Robert J. Bernard, Jr Mar.GustaveG. Zimmerman Treas. Henry L. Westennan Sr. StewardWalter I. Lanier, P.M Secy. James A. Drane, Jr Jr. StewardVirgil C. Heath, P.M Chap. Louis Cressione, Jr TylerAndrew W. Pitre S.D.

Past Masters

L. P. Martin Max Ploeger, III *Eddie P. BergeronWalter I. Lanier Merl M. Slankard Lovelace A. AdamsJohn F. Pugh John H. Richardson Jackie Lee MeinentEdward R. Jackson Cyprien C. Bergeron Nelson EsteveAlbert S. Martinez Calvin A. Fanner James T. ClaxtonRobert H. Simons Arthur R. Bernard Elvin E. WboldridgeWillard W. Hitch Gilbert A. Esteve Willie E. AndrasVirgil C. Heath William L. Lucas Robert J. Bernard

•By Affiliation


Record for 1976

Initiated: Lucian Gideon Conway, Jr., Ralph D. Hillman, Emory William Corley,Charles Hilton Wallace

Initiated and passed: Charles Winfred SullivanInitiated, passed and raised: Lyinon Bertrand Bhonn, James Alexander Drane, Jr.,

Arthur M. Miller, Lee Ray M. Callegan, Beady Anthony Roddy, Jr.

Passed: Harry Joseph Bernard

Passed and raised: Michael Joseph Ordoyne, Mark Alton Caperton, Troy Kent Caperton,Emory Andrus Belton

Raised: Charles Herman Berger

Affiliated—By Demit: Rayford John Bourgeois

Affiliated—By Transfer Louis Cressione, Jr., George Howard Grantham, Robert Jef-

ferson Sykes, ST., Samuel J. Robinson, James Carson Holt, Jr.

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Kelly Lane Varnado

Re-instated: Ronald Loy Williamson

Died: Curtis C. Morgan, Rene Paul Boudreaux, Victor O. Law, Marion Solito, P.M.

Demitted—By Demit: Teddy M. Pledger, Rayford J. Bourgeois

Demitted—By Transfer John Carroll Ross, Jr., Vegie Lee Moore, Lloyd Paul Rodrigue

TALLULAH LODGE No. 308

Chartered February 6, 1906.Meets in Masonic Temple, 114V4 Mulberry St., Tallulah, Madison Parish,

on the first and third Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 322 Snyder St., Tallulah, La. 71282

Officers 1977

R. E. Fowler, P.M W.M. Everett L. Edwards, P.M S.D.O. M. Gunn, P.M S.W. Lavelle W. Bolton J.D.R. C. Randall, P.M J.W. H. E. Ervin, Jr.,P.M M.C.G. M. Fuller, P.M Treas. Wm. B. Williams Sr. StewardRobert E. Brown, P.M Secy. Dwight D. Johnson Jr. StewardManfred Gustafson, P.M Chap. Willie F. Fell, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

tJ . R. Linton C. E. Walker Odis M. GunnR. E. Brown Charles Arneson Alcus O. MaxwellWm. W. Ziegler Wm. M. Malone R. E. FowlerEugene V. Parker Jack W. Bethea James C. MartinA. L. Chambless Herman Thornton, Jr. Hollis E. Ervin, Jr.W. H. Rogillio James Bruce Clark E. L. EdwardsG. M. Fuller Jeff W. Goza Roddis C. RandallJohnnie C. Stocks Manfred Gustafson Charles R. Marshall

W. F. Fell

t50-Year Member


Record for 1976

Initiated: James Frank Seymour

Initiated and passed: Charlie Bernnie Jobe

Initiated, passed and raised: Edward Ivy Scott

Died: Burney E. Jones, Howard L. Nettles, Earl H. Johnson, A. H. Hurd, GeorgeSpinks

Dropped, Residence unknown: Harold O. Rankin

Suspended N.P.D.: Ben M. Scruggs

TENSAS LODGE No. 309

Organized December 20, 1904, Chartered February 5, 1907.Meets at St. Joseph, Tensas Parish,

on the first and third Mondays in each month.Address of Secretary: St. Joseph, La. 71366

Officers 1977

Paul Walker W.M. James Arceneaux, Sr J.D.John Hendrix S.W. Quentin McConnell M.C.Billy Sanders J.W. Mack Hornsby Mar.Clyde E. Austin Treas. Saininie Rogers Sr. StewardGeorge E. Gordon Secy. Robert J. May Jr. StewardArchie Goodfellow Chap. Preston Lane TylerJames Arceneaux, Jr S.D.

Past Masters

J. Philson Williamson Louis Otto Peters James B. JonesV. C. Rives Walter L. Enete, Jr. John H. BowdenJ. C. Tolar Howard E. Daves Robert J. NewmannJames A. Kitchen John R. Coor William M. HornsbyA. Glen Mclntoch Charles B. James Preston Lane

Record for 1976

Initiated: Charles Larry Lancaster, Harvey Alexander Hopkins, Calvin A. Rabb, RobertNewman, Jr., Garland Grant Walters

Initiated, passed and raised: Marshall Thomas Foster, Robert Joe May, Carl Frank Olds

Passed: Billy Lorain Brinson

Passed and raised: Quenten E. McConnell, Sammy Lee Rogers, Jerry William McCon-nell, Kenneth Karl Mahoney, Merriel Michael Rogers

Raised: Benjamin Clyde McHenry, Michael Wayne Stockstill, Carl Frank Olds

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: William Leroy Griffin, James Y. Head

Died: Thomas Carl Gibson

Dropped, Residence unknown: William H. Frenette


SLIDELL LODGE No. 311

Organized April 1, 1906. Chartered February 5, 1907.Meets in Masonic Temple, 2222 Front St., Slidell, St. Tammany Parish,

on the first and third Mondays in each month.Address of Secretary: 166 Sun Valley Dr., SlideU, La. 70458

Officers 1977

Roy H. Harper W.M. Barry M. Fallon S.D.Edward A. Pichon S.W. Allen G. Tidwell J.D.Terry F. Tranchina ...J.W. John M. Abney M.C.Richard T. Howze Treas. John C. Pollard StewardDonald K. Swedberg Secy. Lester Crain StewardJames G. Crockett Chap. John F. Mayfield, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

L. V. McGinty Joseph A. Ponson Walter M. SeymourE. O. Yates O. O. Bryan A. Charles CalvetC. F. McMahan Alfred E. Carr, Jr. Odis R. FreeT. D. Mayfield R. C. Mclntosh Joseph SargentA. J. Harding M. C. Young Forrest M. Pearce.Jr.W. L. Folse W. L. Folse, Jr. Charles E. ParnellJohn E. Mayfield Win. T. Lowry Harvey E. Games, Jr.F. R. Whitaker Gerry E. Hinton James E. Cullen

C. G. Penton Don K. SwedbergKenneth G. PilcherWm. C. Alford

Record for 1976

Initiated: Willard Dale Bates, Frederick James Berger, Ernest Bernard Ridenour, CharlesHursey Pichon, Fredrick Douglas Drennan, John Ricky Blackinan, Maxime JosephFaciane, Leonard Miles Hursey, Jerry Leslie Dennis

Initiated, passed and raised: Roy David Marrs, Raymond Claude Pettit, Richard AlbertHawkins, Henry Jessie McQueen, Edward Augustus Gilleon, Henry Lord deColigny

Passed: Peter J. Burtchaell, Sr.

Passed and raised: Lloyd Erny Wadkins

Raised: Richard A. Machen, Arnold Landa Goodin

Affiliated—By Transfer: Sheldon Hursey, Edward Henry Fallon, Jr., Paul ClementBourgeois, Alton E. Franks, Jr. '

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: William H. Whitmore, Ulmer Cleland, Jr.

Re-instated: Charles Earl Fanner, Richard M. Tompkins, Thomas Wesley Tanner, Sr.,Robert Donald Hulben

Died: Phillip N. Haddad, Jr., Onesine Faciane, John Reuben Bise, David Lloyd Glover,George Henry MacKenroth, Irvin Langston

Deinitted—By Demit: Rudolph Penton, William Bulcao

Dropped, Residence unknown: Morris L. Apperson, Fred R. Arbuckle, Thomas H.Brown, Jessie C. Morrow, James H. Weddington


Suspended N.P.D.: Vincent A. Fontana, Joseph M. Franklin, WalterL. Gaskin, John E.Hageni, M. C. Innerarity, Sr., Ephren G. Lucas, Jr., Robert D. Hulben, Robert L. Mosher,C. L. O'Berry, Freeman E. Riddle, Walter M. Seymour, Thomas Tanner

CARIETTA LODGE No. 312

Organized March 15, 1906, at Trout, Parish of LaSalle,Chartered February 5, 1907.

Meets in Masonic Bldg., on the first and third Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: Box 175, Trout, La. 71371

Officers 1977

David J. Cole W.M. Paul C. Breland J.D.Idolphus C. Tumley, Jr S.W. Homer L. Paul M.C.Chris D. Mayo J.W. James L. Poole Sr. StewardClarence W. Breland, Sr Treas. James C. Poole Jr. StewardW. E. Boyett, P.M Secy. George R. Morgan TylerEdwin R. Hughes Chap. Reginald L. Ingrain Mar.Lewis M. Paul S.D.

Past Masters

T. G. Mayo Don Rogers Benjamin G. McCroryIsaac E. Ganey Willia Edgar Boyette Win. T. WilliamsShitney LaCroix James L. Poole

Reginald L. Ingrain

Record for 1976

Initiated: Allen Samuel LeMay, Jack Edward Ray, Rayford Bell, Mike William Cheval-lier, Glenn Dale Ganey, James Aswell Bankston, Sr., Lesvell D. Bowles, Billy Ray Poole

Initiated and passed: Robert Lee Spencer, Jr., Ronald Lawrence PaulInitiated, passed and raised: Clarence William Breland, Sr., Paul Curtis Breland, Homer

Levi Paul, Robert Wade Nix

Raised: Louis Martin Paul, Phillip Earl Paul

Affiliated—By Transfer George Rollen Morgan, Joseph Bennie Andrews, DavidWayne Monk

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Edwin Rene Hughes, Joe Paul Stevens, AudieMixon Bankston, Jr.

Re-instated: Samuel Nasif Spinks

Died: Theodore J. Lelen

Demitted—By Demit: Rufus Coy Sharp


RAYNE LODGE No. 313

Organized April 2, 1906. Chartered February 5, 1907.Meets in Masonic Hall, 107 W. Edwards, Rayne, Parish of Acadia,

on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30, Sept. thru April,and 8:00 from May thru August.

Address of Secretary: 1108 John Dr., Rayne, La. 70578

Officers 1977

A-259

Roland S. Rojas, P.M W.M.Lonnie D. Rush S.W.Rev. Win. A. Powell, Jr J.W.Walter W. Bruner, P.M Treas.Harry L. Stagg, P.M Secy.Percy Jeffers, P.M Chap.Albert L. Johnston, P.M S.D.

Ricky A. Venable J.D.B. W. Spell M.C.George L. Burrow, P.M Mar.Clyde Bibb, P.M Sr. StewardRoy L. Smith Jr. StewardE. Winfred Carver, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

Jake D. Former, Sr.J. W. NickelsJ. L. SpellWalter W. BrunerE. W. CarverGeorge L. BurrowLauren R. Stagg

Evan T. AndingJohn E. MillerGrant LinkAlbert Lee JohnsonHarry Lee StaggBarney S. ForemanRoland S. Rojas

Arley A. SarverHugh D. RaineyClyde L. BibbPercy JeffersGlen LaurentsHerschel S. RobinsonGerald R. Hoffpauir

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Ricky Albert Venable

Affiliated—By Transfer Rev. William Alton Rowell, Jr.

Died: Jake D. Former, Sr., P.M.

Suspended N.P.D.: George J. Cormier

VIVIAN LODGE No. 314

Organized June 9, 1906. Chartered February 5, 1907.Meets in Masonic Temple, 304 W. La. St., Vivian, Parish of Caddo,

on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: Box 694, Vivian, La. 71082

Officers 1977

James L. Hall W.M.E. T. Mertens, P.M S.W.James E. Hartzo J.W.S. M. Hammock, P.M Treas.

B. Beckham, P.M J.D.R. Jaynes, P.M M.C.C. D. Evans, P.M Mar.O. Duckworth, P.M Sr. Steward


D. E. Walker, P.M Secy. C. A. Thurmon, P.M Jr. StewardA. R. Ivins, P.M Chap. M. C. Darnell TylerJack Crowley S.D.

Past Masters

Roy Jones F. A. Hartzo Otto B. DuckworthO. L. Wheat D. E. Walker Charles E. MurrayJames A. Gibson Tommie L. Wallace B. L. WilloughbyO. S. Williamson A. S. Ivins S. M. HammockChester A. Thurmon Jesse B. Ramey Alvin C. CraigCharles W. Spikes W. H. McNeal C. B. JaynesKenneth E. Gray E. T. Mertens A. R. IvinsO. C. Beckham Harvey L. Cornwell C. D. Evans

Benny Beckham

Record for 1976

Initiated: Jonale Jorge Hall, Charles Tays Bollman, Jr.

Affiliated—By Transfer: James Carrol Bruce

Died: Estle John Spiva, Hornie Edward Shaffett, William Gordon Smith

Deinitted—By Demit: LaPrelle Bruce

Demitted—By Transfer: Chester Clyde Blakley

CURTIS T. HINES LODGE No. 317

Organized September 29, 1906. Chartered February 5, 1907.Meets in Masonic Bldg., 4600 Shreveport Hwy., Tioga, Rapides Parish,

on first and third Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 812, Tioga, La. 71477

Officers 1977

Wayne W. Lindsey W.M. Earnest L. Dickerson J.D.Kenneth M. Williams S.W. J. E. Molan M.C.Albert E. Rayner, Jr J.W. James E. Mercer Mar.Stanley Johnson, P.M Treas. Daniel W. Lewis Sr. StewardRay Stubblefield, P.M Secy. Jerry C. Yates Jr. StewardR. M. Falkner Chap. Tommy R. Aycock TylerJohn A. Harrell S.D.

Past Masters

Luther C. Terrell Ben F. Prestridge Clouis BarkerQ. M. Harper Lawis A. McManemin Andy G. SikesRobert H. Mount Vernon Dickerson Russell L. FuglaarH. H. McCann William S. Poteet Stanley Johnson


Joseph B. Williams Ray Stubblefield Marvin R. JordanEarl B. Flowerree Linnie R. Nelson, Jr. Billy Wayne YoungHouston R. McConnick John H. McCann Charles H. MinyardLester W. Beck Hersey E. Beigard Mode F. Roper, Jr.Peter W. Nugent Billy S. Carson W. H. BorlandGale J. Hetzel Neazer Beigard, Jr. Monta L. Humphries

Billy TonyRay Torry

Record for 1976

Initiated: David Chris Collins, Ralph L. Brown, Dewey Hansford Paul, Jr., PaulMcLain, Jr., Melvin Clifford Ollis, John Clifford Lacombe, Alton Lynn Reynaud, DonLouis Grant, Jimmy Ray Jones

Initiated and passed: Carl Rodney Crews

Initiated, passed and raised: Larry Joe Hayes, Ronnie Lee Jenkins, Richard Allen Sasser,Ezea Paul Lacombe, Melton Knox Allaway

Passed: Gary Byrd Wilson, Charles Lee Younger, III

Passed and raised: Harry Lee Jeansonne, Marvin B. Scarbrough, John Terry Lindsey

Raised: Vernon Leon Rayner, Samuel Nelson Ball

Affiliated—By Demit: Creed Leon Prestridge

Affiliated—By Transfer Ronny Leon Prestridge, Glen Charles Severance, Emery OtisAdams, Billy Dean O'Dell, William C. Land

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Finis Lemoyne Duff, Dewey Thomas MiUard

Died: William Edward Boyett, John Franklin Kellogg, Travis William Fugler, AlbertLane Rayburn, Sr., Henry Hollingsworth

Demitted—By Transfer Charles Ray Garrett, Herman Adams Randolph, Ezra PaulLacombe

Suspended N.P.D.: Fred Daniel Futrell, Benjamin F. Lewis, Charles ChristopherMcMickens, John Wallace Nalley, Jr., James Everett Rougeau, R. D. Smith

PELICAN LODGE No. 318

Organized May 5, 1906. Chartered February 4, 1908.Meets in Lodge Hall, Main St., Pelican, Parish of DeSoto,

on the second Monday in each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 4, Box 89, Mansfield, La. 71052

Officers 1977

Paul D. McPhearson W.M. J. G. Golsby J.D.Dallas R. Fisher, P.M S.W. Ike Smith, P.M M.C.Herbert L. Williams, P.M J.W. J. D. Rodgers, P.M Mar.J. A. Scott Treas. W. C. Welborn, P.M Sr. StewardD. E. Carnahan, P.M Secy. R. C. Bice Jr. StewardB. E. Wilburn, P.M Chap. V. G. Welborn, P.M TylerHenry McPhearson, P.M S.D.


Past Masters

Theron Dupree W. C. Welborn B. B. NorwoodIke F. Smith B. E. Weilbum Henry McPherson•Jefferson D. Rodgers V. G. Welborn Johnny WilliamsDouglas E. Carnahan Dallas R. Fisher Herbert M. Williams

*J. S. Goldsby

•By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Kenneth Ray Blue, Loye Herman Nichols, Randy Eugene Greer

Initiated, passed and raised: Samuel Edgar Mahfouz

ORANGE LODGE No. 319

Chartered February 4, 1908. Charter surrendered February 8, 1916.Rechartered February 12, 1946. Granted pennission by Grand Lodge

to use original number "319."Meets in Lodge Bldg., Hwy. I l l , Anacoco, Vernon Parish,

on the third Friday of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1 Box 308-B, Leesville, La. 71446

Officers 1977

Huey E. Bean W.M. Frankie L. Wilson S.D.Carl A. Erickson S.W. Jimmie.E. Mills J.D.Robert Jackson J.W. Claudie Strickland M.C.Kenneth D. Williams Treas. Preston Josey Sr. StewardJames H. Tarver Secy. LaVone Morrison Jr. StewardSammy V. Austin ...«. Chap. Alvin W. Magee Tyler

Past Masters

William C. Bradshaw John H. Guy Venton R. CoburnWalter R. Dixon Lester Marze Andrew J. RossRobert F. Shadoin, Jr. Claude E. Hodnett L. C. JoseyWilmer W. Parker Jack Martin Preston JoseyAbe M. Conerly Jerald Wayne Perkins Claudie StricklandAlvin N. Morrison Eugene F. Beavers

Howard Kerby

Record for 1976

Initiated: Kenneth W. Wyman, Fred Ernest Isgitt

Initiated, passed and raised: Lavon Morrison, Terry Michael-Weber, Gary BryantLavergne

Passed and raised: Jimmie Eltis Mills


Affiliated—By Deinit: Alvin Wade Magee

Died: Kenneth Thoinanson

NOBLE LODGE No. 320

Organized March 15, 1907. Chartered February 4, 1908.Meets in Masonic Bldg., Noble, Sabine Parish,

on the second Saturday night.Address of Secretary: Box 1, Noble, La. 71462

Officers 1977

William R. Lovelady W.M. John H. Burns J.D.Sain Moore S.W. Tommy Prewitt M.C.Matthew M. Porter J.W. Riley Patton, Jr Mar.W. H. Farrar Treas. Ray W. Vines Sr. StewardH. D. Anderson Secy. George Glover Jr. StewardNoble Pugh Chap. A. J. Julian TylerRiley M. Patton, P.M S.D.

Past Masters

Sam Moore Roland B. Knott Wilbur H. FarrarLuther J. Anderson Ray Lovelady O. R. NashT. V. Carrier John BurnsRiley M. Patton Douglas W. Gauntt

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Matthew M. Porter

Re-instated: Lester S. Tatum

Died: O. B. Knott

Suspended N.P.D.: Crawford Mitchell, George F. Leyseth

MIDDLE CREEK LODGE No. 321

Organized April 6, 1907, at Coburn, moved August, 1929.Chartered February 4, 1908.

Meets in Lodge Hall, Star Route, Bellwood, Nachitoches Parish,on the second Monday of each month.

Address of Secretary: Star Route, Provencal, La. 71468

Officers 1977

WilmerthG. Masters W.M. Delton Masters J.D.Douglas A. Masters S.W. Charles E. Jones M.C.


Claude R. Wilson J.W. Charles W. Penrod Mar.Wilbern T. Flenniken, P.M Treas. Boyd Perritt Sr. StewardAlton L. Dodd Secy. C. A. Presley Jr. StewardArchie O. Airhart Chap. Harold D. Pitts TylerBobby Alford S.D.

Past Masters

tH. E. Leach Delton W. Masters Lester L. HollandW. R. Alford Nolan Rhodes Elvis RhodesC. A. Presley Cecil L. Matkins Harold D. PittstB. C. Norsworthy Lieghinan E. Martin Wilbern T. Flenniken

Charles E. Jones

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Died: Bennie Norsworthy

Suspended N.P.D.: George Wesley Morgan

IDA LODGE No. 324

Organized July 11, 1907. Chartered February 4, 1908.Meets in Bldg. at corner of Hwy. 71 and E. Magnolia, Ida, Parish of Caddo,

on the first and third Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: Box 276, Ida, La. 71044

Officers 1977

Wayne Taylor W.M. H. H. Barnnan J.D.B. R. Courtney S.W. Edward Graves M.C.Ricky Wright J.W. T. C. Graves Mar.Arthur R. Pearson, P.M Treas. Sid Dean Sr. StewardJ. M. Richardson, P.M Secy. R. L. Pearson Jr. StewardT. C. Graves, P.M Chap. E. C. Graves TylerRex Anthony, P.M S.D.

Past Masters

T. R. Cole J. R. Graves A. R. PearsonJ. W. Slack E. C. Watson C. R. CarrawayJ. H. Fuller T. C. Graves Rex AnthonyCharles A. Giesen E. M. Graves Edwin C. GravesRoy C. Bain J. M. Richardson R. L. PearsonJohn W. Ballard,Jr. W. C. Dupree, Jr. Sid A. DeanB. R. Coumey D. S. Clements H. H. Barninann

J. C. Hass


Record for 1976

Died: S. W. Long

Demitted—By Demit: Chester William Kruinm, Sam T. Savage

Demitted—By Transfer: J. Foster Waters

Suspended N.P.D.: Louis A. Bornman, Herman V. Herring

AJAX LODGE No. 325

Chartered February 4, 1908. In 1912 Lodge Building moved to Ajax,Natchitoches Parish. (Name Changed from Lake End Lodge March 29, 1935.)

Meets in old Ajax High School Bldg., Rt. 1, Marthaville,on the third Thursday of each month.

Address of Secretary: Rt. 1 Box 117, Marthaville, La. 71450

Officers 1977

Elmer R. Walker W.M. Thomas Roddy J.D.Clarence Smith, P.M S.W. Claude Hinds, P.M M.C.Leo Durr J.W. Haward F. Graves Mar.N. O. Williams Treas. P. C. Kennedy Sr. StewardLyle Walker, P.M Secy. J. T. Beirden, P.M Jr. StewardOwen Lee, P.M Chap. T. B. Haskins TylerA. A. Prothro, P.M S.D.

Past Masters

Ben Teer Wood W. J. Bullock Bobby E. WilliamsJ. T. Bierden, Jr. Ari Owen Lee Claude HindsElmer Ray Walker Joseph D. Simpson Clarence H. SmithLeroy R. Anderson Lyle Walker Thomas Roddy

Leo Durr A. A. Prothro

Record for 1976

Suspended N.P.D.: Bernice L. Shaw

BUNKIE LODGE No. 326

Organized October 3, 1907. Chartered February 4, 1908.Meets in Masonic Temple, 302 Walnut, Bunkie, Avoyelles Parish,

on the first and third Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 206 S. Weir St., Bunkie, La. 71322


Officers 1977

Daniel J. LeJeune W.M.ElvinG. Sadler S.W.Earnest Hukins, Jr J.W.Jack B. Cochran, P.M Treas.FredG. Pettit, P.M Secy.Alton B. Blakewood, P.M Chap.

Alton L. Basco S.D.James W. Vernon J.D.Fred E. Smith M.C.Stanley M. Mouliere Sr. StewardJames C. Reed Jr. StewardD. C. Haw Tyler

Past Masters

Wm. C. Earnest, Jr.Curry M. ElliotCharles W. Tebow•Thales E. CranfordAlfred YoungWilliam Taylor

Philip Stanley•James W. RobertsFrank N. Thompson*D. G. CalawayJohn H. VoorhiesJohn A. Dean, Jr.Fred G. PettitAlton E. Blakewood

G. E. Onnsby*C. C. PorterHilary HaddoxEdwin Clark, Jr.Clark Z. OverbeyOttis R. MathieuJack B. CochranCharles A. RobertsDanny W. LeJeuneStephen M. Young

•By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Francis Hugh Reid

Passed and raised: Donald Clifford Haw

Re-instated: James Leslie Morris

Died: Clyde H. McCoy, Willard Yelverton Cuney, Reynor Wylie Bordelon, Robert S.Harper, S. Edwin Pearch, Harden Earl Lewis

Demitted—By Transfer: Lawrence Medley Myles

Suspended N.P.D.: Darrell L. Bradley, Charles Garner, Jr., Robert Keller Vincent,Charles Ewing Whisinan

MICHAEL DEMPSEY LODGE No. 327

Organized November 7, 1907. Chartered February 4, 1908.Meets above Bank of Jena, corner of First and Oak Sts., Jena, Parish of LaSalle,

on the second and fourth Mondays in each month.Address of Secretary: Box 565, Jena, La. 71342

Officers 1977

Robert Crooks W.M.S. R. Poland S.W.AldenKuhn J.W.Alfred Tarver, P.M Treas.

B. B. Coon J.D.Parvin Price M.C.Fred Jordan Mar.A. P. Willis Sr. Steward


Robert E. Johnson, P.M. Secy. Dave Goodman Jr. StewardJohn T. Blackman Chap. Rufus Sharp TylerWayne Allen S.D.

Past Masters

R. W. Stephenson Purvis J. Taylor R. C. DickersonS. R. Poland Robert E. Johnson,Jr. Alfred TarverClyde C. Russell Joe M. Francis Fred Jordan*E. C. Windhain A. Baker Collins A. P. WillisW. B. Wright Mike A. Flaherty

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Robert Gates, Jr., Henry L. Hinson

Initiated, passed and raised: Doyle L. Stevenson

Passed and raised: Tony E. Shifalo, Jr., Aaron D. Willis

Affoliated—By Demit: Rufus Coy Sharp

Died: Julius Alton Boyett, V. L. Tarver, Sr., George A. Hendrix, Lawrence D. Wright,John Breland

Demitted—By Deinit: Charles J. Taylor, Tony E. Shifalo, Jr.

Suspended N.P.D.: G. C. Cooper, John Henry Richey, Willie Joe Twiner

NEW HOPE LODGE No. 328

Organized November 14, 1907. Chartered February 2, 1909,at Winnsboro, Parish of Franklin.

Meets in Masonic Temple, across from Ogden High School, Hwy. 135,Liddieville, on the Satrurday before the first Sunday in each month.

Address of Secretary: Rt. 5, Winnsboro, La. 71295

Officers 1977

John D. Wood W.M. Billy J. Temple J.D.Jimmy W. Carr S.W. J. A. Ingram, Sr., P.M M.C.J. C. Bennett, P.M J.W. Lonnie Polk Mar.John W. Powell, P.M Treas. Charles Winters Sr. StewardEarl Gray son, P.M Secy. Otis Ferguson, P.M Jr. StewardH. H. Loflin, P.M Chap. B. E. Taylor, P.M TylerEarl Albritton, P.M S.D.

Past Masters

tJ. H. Ingram, Sr. Jess Fain Barney E. Taylor*J. E. Richardson, Sr. Otis Ferguson John W. Powell


C. D. Bennett B. E. Cottingham J. A. Ingrain, Jr.H. L. Loftin J. C. Bennett Elmer JonesM. D. Peel C. Q. Adams Earl M. AlbrittonJ. A. Ingrain, Sr. Edward Earl Grayson Earl S. Ingram


Record for 1976

Initiated: Ricky E. Cureington

Initiated, passed and raised: Billy Joe Temple

Passed and raised: M. L. Hensley

Affiliated—By Transfer: Earl T. Posey

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Jimmy Wayne Carr

Re-instated: Michael W. Nelson, Ross Albert Barfield

Suspended N.P.D.: Philip Williams, Cecil Smith, Jerry Smith, C. L. Leonard, EhnarJones, E. Ray Richmond, Harvey Davis

MERRYVILLE LODGE No. 329

Organized March 13, 1908. Chartered February 2, 1909.Meets over MerryviUe Hardware Store, 112-114 Main St., MerryviUe,

Beauregard Parish, on the third Monday of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box F, MerryviUe, La. 70673

Officers 1977

T. W. Neely, P.M W.M. E. D. Steyorman J.D.Bob Owen, P.M S.W. R. L. Fortenberry, P.M Sr. StewardLew Barren, P.M J.W. Ralph Nichols, P.M Jr. StewardCarl Campbell, P.M Treas. Richard Krasso, P.M TylerW. F. Patton, P.M Secy. D. O. Burks, P.M Mar.OttoTice, P.M Chap. W. F. McMillian, P.M M.C.Harry Laurent, P.M S.D.

Past Masters

tB . H. Carroll C. L. Eaves James E. WindhamR. L. Fortenberry William F. McMiUian W. F. PattonMancel Conley T. W. Neely Ralph NicholsHarry E. Lauren Delmer O. Burks Lew Q. BarronLeland W. Welborn Robert L. Tucker Richard R. Krasso

Carroll A. Arlege Carl E. CampbeUJ. L. Smith Otto Tice

t50-Year Member


Record for 1976

Re-instated: Carroll A. Arledge, James R. Bennett, Guy M. Irby, Jean C. Langston, Jr.,Leo L. Lowery, Ottis M. Solomon, Lee R. Williams, Fred T. Stark

Died: Richard H. Head, Emmett A. Meadows

Suspended N.P.D.: Carroll A. Arledge, James R. Bennett, Guy M. Irby, Jean C.Langston, Jr., Leo L. Lowery, Ottis M. Solomon, Fred T. Stark, Christopher H. Watson,Lee Rhett Williams, Kenneth L. Cryer

BELCHER LODGE No. 332

Organized August 13, 1908. Chartered February 2, 1909.Meets in Caddo Trust & Savings Bldg., Belcher, Caddo Parish,

on the second Tuesday in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 295, Gilliam, La. 71029

Officers 1977

H. G. McClure W.M. Rex Githens J.D.Bruce N. Lynn, Jr S.W. D. R. Hemperley M.C.R. E. Harris J.W. R. A. Douglas, P.M Mar.B. J. Haygood, Jr., P.M Treas. R. L. Nance, Jr., P.M Sr. StewardVirgil F. Trenado, P.M Secy. W. L. McKinney Jr. StewardR. W. Davis, P.M Chap. E. R. Price TylerS. L. McClure S.D.

Past Masters

R. W. Davis L. F. Pearce H. G. ReyengaW. V. Lunn R. P. Lay Robert A. DouglasB. J. Haygood, Jr. O. P. Wilson J. D. FaustH. E. Connell R. L. Nance, Jr. Kenneth R. ReneauH. E. Bradshaw F. E. Volentine Virgil F. TreandoB. V. Dodson G. W. VanHoose Jesse R. HemperleyW. L. McKinney T. A. Tinsley Don R. HemperleyJ. L. Teer A. M. Stroud, Jr. Sidney L. McClure

Charles Henry Goben E. R. Price

Record for 1976

Affiliated—By Transfer Reginald Elmo Harris, Jr.

Demitted—By Transfer Odell E. Loftin, Austin Glynn Lee

COTTON VALLEY LODGE No. 335

Organized October*7, 1908.Chartered February 16, 1910.

Meets in Masonic Bldg., 100 Railroad Ave., Cotton Valley, Parish ofWebster on the second and fourth Mondays in each month.

Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 229, Cotton Valley, La. 71018


Officers 1977

William D. Graves W.M.J. B. Chappell, P.M S.W.Ellis L. Cox J.W.John F. Brown Treas.J. L. Frizell, P.M Secy.J. C. Miller Chap.W. A. Swain Mar.

R. L. Simmons S.D.J. E. Dauphin J.D.W. A. Swain M.C.W. E. Forshee Sr. StewardH. B. Coyle Jr. StewardC. C. Dick Tyler

Past Masters

tJohn A. Moody, Sr.A. H. SinclairJ. R. Fowler, Jr.G. E. SteedRobert J. AllenClifton C. PateCharles D. PerkinsWilliam H. WrightOtis M. Hooten

Theron P. SlackAlfred H. JonesJames L. FrizellJ. B. ChappellL. M. ThomasC. A. ArnoldJ. F. BrownJ. D. Vail

D. E. BushD. P. WallaceW. R. BowlingVernon CoxChester M. PopeJack MaynarHerbert Van BrowningU. H. HunterJ. A. King

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Clarence Alexander Campbell, Alvin Webster Kelly, William Bell Pate

Initiated and passed: Jimmy Ray Maynor

Initiated, passed and raised: Talmadge Fulton Dennis, Willie Albert Swain, Jack EdwardDauphin

Passed and raised: David Wayne Monk

Affiliated—By Demit: Robert P. Friday

Affiliated—By Transfer John Calvin Miller, Hugh B. Coyle

Died: William L. McManus, James W. Sandifer, Jr., Fred King

Suspended N.P.D.: Ernest G. Turner

SUN LODGE No. 336

Organized May 7, 1908. Chartered February 16, 1910.Meets in Masonic Hall, Sun Parish of St. Tammany,

on the first and third Saturdays in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 65, Bush, La. 70431

Officers 1977

Emanuel A. Russell, P.M W.M.Horace O. Crawford S.W.

Lecia B. Sharpe...David Shaw, P.M.

...J.D..M.C.


Trevor J. Jordan J.W.Nelson Grahtham, P.M Treas.Herbert W. Taylor, Sr Secy.James Bernard Chap.Huey Keninar S.D.

Farley Grantham, P.M Mar.Allen Bernard StewardCarlos Penton StewardJerome Swenson Tyler

Past Masters

tJ . L. RichardsonS. C. MizellVictor GrathamNelson GranthamOgise RichardsonCharles P. HuntM. J. Mizell

Jack H. ByrdOtto WillisL. T. CrawfordJ. HamphillPrentiss RichardsonJ. S. StewartEnos A. Jenkins

James F. DunawayDavid C. ShawDavid DavisR. D. CrawfordFarley GrahtainSidney ThompsonHerbert W. Taylor, Sr.Wendell Richardson

150- Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: John Eddie Savoie

Initiated and passed: Samuel M. Walker, Dennis E. Koepp

Initiated, passed and raised: James Jordan Trevor

Passed and raised: Huey Keninar

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Einanuel A. Russell, Jr., P.M.

Re-instated: Benjamin E. Snellgrove

ZONA LODGE No. 337

Organized May 14, 1909, at Zona, Washington Parish.Chartered February 16, 1910. Moved to Enon in 1931.

Meets in Masonic Temple, Rt. 4, Franklinton, Washington Parish,on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 367, Bogalusa, La. 70427

Officers 1977

Jesse Pounds W.M.Felder Hartzog S.W.James H. Blackwell J.W.Jack L. Fowler, P.M Treas.MelvinL. Pulley, P.M ....Secy.Shelton Jenkins, P.M Chap.ArgelCaroll S.D.

Gilberts. Carrier, P.M J.D.Sain Stewart M.C.Willie R. Burch Mar.Nelson Bracey Sr. StewardGregory L. Sanders Jr. StewardMelvin Hartzog, P.M Tyler


Past Masters

tC. A. Stewart Gilbert S. Carrier Ray John LottOllie C. Bass Leslie Shelton Jenkins C. E. OdomJ. B. Jones Walter Levon Watson Troy L. GinnRobert A. Sharp James Herbert Adams Gilbert S. CarrierDewitt T. Stewart Joseoph Jewell Hilton James H. StewartHubert O. Little Ado Jenkins Troy CorkernLouis R. Kaylor Albert Jones Melvin L. PulleyWilliam A. Jenkins Leonard W. Corkem Melvin J. Hartzog

Jack L. Fowler

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Ralph Edward Jenkins, Sr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Gregory Louis Sanders

Passed and raised: Willie Ray Burch

Raised: Gerlad William Cameron

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Cecil Nelson Bracey, Jr.

Re-instated: Howard L. George, Royce Vernon Sharp

Died: Dortnan Carlos Perry

Demitted—By Demit: Ray H. Graw, Sr.

PITKIN LODGE No. 338

Organized February 27, 1909. Chartered February 16, 1910.Meets in Masonic Hall, Pitkin, Vernon Parish,

on the second and fourth Mondays in each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 3 Box 8, Pitkin, La. 70656

Officers 1977

Jackie L. Smith W.M. Glenn S. Heard J.D.Alton J. Cain, Sr S.W. Henry Weldon M.C.Sidney R. Cole J.W. Ottis Strother Mar.Homer C. Beeson, P.M Treas. Kade Mclnnis Sr. StewardJasper Kemp Secy. Edwin L. Beeson Jr. StewardOcie Perkins Chap. Jeff Davis, P.M TylerCecil James S.D.

Past Masters

tCharles W. Carson A. E. Barron Glen A. HeardJeff Davis Bruce Bennett Cecil James


Joiner C. Beeson F. A. Lewis Donnan H. JacksonJasper Kemp John K. Anderson Alton J. Cain, Sr.*Kade Mclnnis W. A. Cain Hubert D. Pittinan

Edwin L. Burran, Sr.Henry T. Weldon, Sr.


Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Edwin Eugene Nothnagel

Affiliated—By Demit: Ottis Strother, Sr.

CHOUDRANT LODGE No. 339

Organized September 17, 1909, Choudrant, Lincoln Parish.Chartered February 7, 1911. Location changed from Sibley May 16, 1916.

Name changed from Sibley February 6, 1924.Meets in Post Office Bldg., Main St., Choudrant,

on the second Thursday in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 67, Choudrant, La. 71227

Officers 1977

Claude F. Edmiston W.M. Maurice H. Baxter S.D.J. D. Whitman S.W. Perry W. McNabb J.D.Terry W. Brooks J.W. I. L. Barr Mar.William G. Kelley, P.M Treas. W. B. Walker Sr. StewardRoy B. Vining, P.M Secy. Glen Willis Jr. StewardC. F. Baxter Chap. Billy B. Walker Tyler

Past Masters

W. G. Kelley J. D. Whitman Billie B. WalkerJames R. Kidd Iley L. Ban Simmie WhitmanM. D. Hogan W. L. Sanderson Claude EdmistonRoy B. Vining J. M. Britt Edwin D. PeeI. J. Vining W. B. Walker M. D. Slaton

George D. Williams

Record for 1976

Initiated: William Silas Chandler, Jr., Virgil Albert Hennen, Jr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Perry Wayne McNabb, Terry Wayne Brooks

Affiliated—By Transfer: Maurice H. Baxter

Died: Robert H. Vining, O. L. Baker

Demitted—By Deinit: Harold Richard Davis, Terry Wayne McNabb


PIONEER LODGE No. 340

Organized November 3, 1909. Chartered February 7, 1911.Meets at Pioneer, West Carroll Parish,

on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: Box 96, Pioneer, La. 71266

Officers 1977

Billy W. Griffin W.M. Delton R. Stover J.D.Francis Fowler S.W. Barry Borden M.C.Macky Borden J.W. Barry Borden Mar.Robert Deere, P.M Treas. Billy Pittinan Sr. StewardAlvinR. Head, P.M Secy. Ray Phillips, P.M Jr. StewardRoy L. Coody, P.M Chap. Burnett Harper TylerHorace Brantley, P.M S.D.

Past Masters

J. Cecil Roberts William T. Black James H. PrinceJenkins Womack Charlie Steve Carroll Jimmy WilhiteR. C. Rose J. A. Ragus Mack U. AlbrittonErie Donohue H. J. Ragus Roy L. CoodyAlvin R Head Glen Thompson Cleo Yeates

Arnold Prince Robert Deere

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Billy Joe Pittinan

Affiliated—By Transfer Kenneth Monroe Brantley

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Horace E. Brantley

Died: B. B. Tidwell, Wade Whatley, Mack J. Brewer

Demitted—By Demit: Lewis Chessley Martin

Suspended N.P.D.: E. E. Hobbs, James Teddy Gatlin, Alvard C. Fryday, Glyn EdwardHigdon

MOORINGSPORT LODGE No. 342

Organized April 6, 1910. Chartered February 7, 1911.Meets in 2 story brick Bldg., Mooringsport, Caddo Parish,

on the second and fourth Mondays in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 135, Mooringsport, La. 71060

Officers 1977

John Miller W.M. Raymond Whatley J.D.Vincent E. Pace S.W. Troy Stubblefield M.C.


Travis Duncan J.W.Wilburn L. Randall, P.M Treas.Charles R. Stokes Secy.William Bozeinan Chap.W. A. Floyd S.D.

BobGuth Mar.David Goodman StewardWilliam Stewart StewardHarvey Green, P.M Tyler

R. C. SmithL. W. WattsL. F. TwitchellHarvey GreenWilliam A. FloydJames W. MooreWilburn Lee RandellArthur Elliot

Past Masters

David GoodmanJ. D. SloanRussell Chisuin, Jr.Robert E. GuthJerry EdinonsonG. A. SimpsonTroy V. StubblefieldT. J. Lundy

Record for 1976

Initiated: James E. Terry

Passed: Jerry H. Hicks

Raised: Bruce W. Walker

Affiliated—By Demit: Farley Winell Scott

Re-instated: Robert Clieve Smith

Died: Dalco N. Langston, Roy Lee Griffith

Wayne ShephardTravis DuncanRaymond H. WhatleyC. H. WigginsJames T. MooreEdward MacArthurCharles R. Stokes

ROBELINE LODGE No. 344

Organized August 27, 1910. Chartered February 7, 1911.Name changed from Victoria to Robeline February 1, 1926, by Grand Lodge.

Meets in Lodge Hall, Texas St., Robeline, Natchitoches Parish,on first and third Tuesdays of each month.

Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Robeline, La. 71469

Officers 1977

Amos D. McFerrin W.M.Newton L. Collins S.W.Albert L. Lester J.W.Arvie E. Broadway, P.M Treas.Ronny G. Broadway Secy.Tom Elkins Chap.Terry Lambert S.D.

Jimmy Jackson J.D.James Simmons M.C.Thennan Williams Sr. StewardA. P. Williams Jr. StewardJohn Rushing Mar.James McFerren Tyler

Past Masters

O. M. LayM. H. Doolittle

Jack BellArthur R. Lambert, Jr.

Lieghman MartinArnie Brodway


Thomas T. Elkins Jewell Q. Dillard Donald W. Mitchell*Jaines L. McFerren Ronny G. Broadway

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Charles Edward Kirsch, Jr.

Initiated and passed: Luby B. Doyal, Jr.

Passed: Charles Taylor Hennigan

Affiliated—By Demit: Lester Eugene Burleson

Died: John Lester Allen, Harry T. Johnston

Suspended N.P.D.: Crawford Mitchell, George W. Morgan

LIVE OAK LODGE No. 346

Organized October 29, 1910. Chartered February 7, 1911.Meets in Lake Arthur, Jefferson Davis Parish,on the first and third Mondays in each month.

Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 637, Lake Arthur, La. 70549

Officers 1977

Clifford Vaughan W.M. William A. Butson J.D.D. P. Fuller S.W. Bobby E. Wilks, P.M M.C.Donald L. Broussard J.W. Aubrey Wade, P.M Mar.Harold F. Porter, P.M Treas. Harold Owers, P.M Sr. StewardR. O. Doland, P.M Secy. Lawrence Leleux Jr. StewardB. S. Marquart, P.M Chap. Howard E. Fletcher, P.M TylerJ. W. Rutherford, Sr., P.M S.D.

Past Masters

Charles E. Reddell Roy Smith Bobby E. WilksR. O. Doland James E. Jordan Vlyde HammondtB. S. Marquart William R. McDonald Harold F. PorterJ. W. Rutherford, Sr. George Savoy Aubrey WadeJohn Rufus Bass Edward R. Cox Harold E. OwersWilliam S. Colston A. B. Hartwell Howard E. Fletcher

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Died: John L. Shafer


SPRINGHILL LODGE No. 348

Chartered February 7, 1912.Meets in Lodge Bldg., 223V4 N. Main St., Springhill, Webster Parish,

on the first and third Thursdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 71, Cullen, La. 71021

Officers 1977

Michael W. Washington W.M.Billy W. Wood S.W.Bennie A. Raborn J.W.Allen L. Fonnby Treas.Chesley O. Wannack, Sr., P.M...Secy.James C. Smith, P.M Chap.Jerry L. Stephens S.D.

William H. Morgan J.D.Willie Lynd, III M.C.Charles M. Arnold Mar.Phillip M. Thunnan Sr. StewardWilliam M. Barnett Jr. StewardMichael C. Coyle Tyler

*Hebert V. GleasonWm. Jennings CassellsDonald Dewitt DiehlC. O. Warmack, Sr.Philip Smith PhillipsTalmage G. WatsonJosh C. Carpenter"Thomas Olen Blunt

*By Affiliation

Past Masters

•Garland L. McllveeneBarry T. WhiteWillis Edward DarstD. E. MooreJesse W. PostF. D. MilnerJames Arthur GriffinRoy Thomas WrightEston Tully Barnard

Robert T. FurlowJames C. SmithRay WhittingtonRudy L. TylerMilton A. Gleason.Jr.Horace D. JenningsJoe E. TaylorHughey H. HillAlfred D. Austin.Jr.Grady Jennings, Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated: Henry Laten Osborne, Wayne John King, Rawford Lee Benson

Initiated, passed and raised: William Michael Bamett, Charles Merlyn Arnold, JohnMarion Robinson, Phillip Morris Thunnan, Jimmy Don Burke

Passed: William Jessie Spence

Passed and raised: Rev. Billy Ralph Lee

Raised: Walter Burson Dubberly, James Wilson Covington, Frank Malcom Kirkley

Affiliated—By Demit: Freddie Clark

Affiliated—By Transfer Allen Harvey Collins, Curlalion Hines Smith, P.M., BarryWayne Slack, Earl Benjamin Montgomery

Affiliated'—By Plural Membership: Norman Curalion Smith

Re-instated: Fred Warren O'Bier

Died: Freddie Milton Smiley, Carl Cain, Thomas Glenn Robertson, Lester Butler,Jeremiah Lee Parker, Jr., William Oliver Tisdale

Demitted—By Demit: Ronnie Gene Wade, William Jennings Cassels

Suspended N.P.D.: William David Loe, Garrett Suttle Williams


ELTON LODGE No. 349

Organized February 22, 1911. Chartered February 7, 1912.Meets at Elton, Jefferson Davis Parish,

on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m.Address of Secretary: Box C, Basile, La. 70515

Officers 1977

Calvin E. Myers W.M. Joe Cole S.D.Sidney T. Petree S.W. W. R. Stockwell J.D.Jackie R. Henry J.W. Clain Fuselier M.C.Robert H. Brower Treas. John A. Tupper Sr. StewardJames A. McClelland, P.M Secy. Glenn Putnam Jr. StewardRoy Alysworth Chap. Bobby C. Williamson Tyler

Past Masters

Geo. W. Jenkins Ray McClelland Wallace StroudQ. G. Bealer Wilbur R. Peterson James A. McClellanLonzy Orear W. R. Stockwell Robert L. LopezRobert H. Brower Greer Harrison Audrey G. PutnamArden Clark H. L. Allen, Jr. Clain Fuselier

Record for 1976

Died: Walter Tietje,»Roy D. Hamilton

Suspended N.P.D.: William H. May

BRYCELAND LODGE No. 350

Organized May 4, 1911. Chartered February 7, 1912.Meets in Masonic Temple, Front St., Bryceland, Bienville Parish,

on second and fourth Monday nights each month.Address of Secretary: Box 93, Bienville, La. 71008

Officers 1977

Marion C. Long W.M. S. W. Smelley J.D.D. R. Cummings, P.M S.W. K. G. Culbertson M.C.James R. Grigsby J.W. J. T. Wright Mar.Dallas W. Bates Treas. Willis B. Long '. Sr. StewardGrady E. Williams Secy. Jesse L. Calhoun, Jr Jr. StewardBirtisCaskey Chap. J. C. Long TylerD. W. Garner S.D.


Past Masters

O. L. Boddie Dewey R. Cuinmings Dallas W. BatesB. G. Taylor K. G. Culbertson S. W. SmelleyW. B. Boddie Grady E. Williams

Record for 1976

Passed and raised: Daniel Wayne Garner

Died: S. B. Collingsworth

SHONGALOO LODGE No. 352

Organized February 25, 1911. Chartered February 11, 1913.Meets at Shongaloo, Webster Parish,

on the first and third Fridays in each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 209, Shongaloo, La. 71022

Officers 1977

Jesse M. Lee, P.M W.M. Robert L. Pesnell J.D.Albert B. Johnson, Jr S.W. Durrell J. Modisett M.C.John R. Stanley J.W. Marion D. Dean Mar.Quinton R. Evers, P.M Treas. James A. Eason Sr. StewardDelbert D. Harvey Secy. Thomas E. Talley Jr. StewardBachmon Adkins Chap. Jarrald A. Burns TylerThomas D. Haynes S.D.

Past Masters

J. W. Adkins William J. Craig Delbert D. HarveyO. G. Armour Dalton R. Hardaway Jarold A. BurnsOtho N. Frye Dwight Haynes Marion D. DeanBobby R. Ward Jaines Greer Durrel J. Modisitte

Quinton R. EversJesse M. Lee

Record for 1976

Died: Lonnie M. Nealy

Deinitted—By Transfer Jaines Milton Carter

GLENMORA LODGE No. 356

Organized April 13, 1912. Chartered February 11, 1913.Meets in Masonic Temple, Seventh Ave., Gleninora, Parish of Raipdes,

on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 1258, Gleninora, La. 71433


Officers 1977

L. P. Blevins W.M.K. B. Williams S.W.R. A. Farris J.W.J. W. Robbins, P.M Treas.AlvaE. Hays, Jr., P.M Secy.V. R. Atkinson, P.M Chap.W. M. Monroe S.D.

J. O. Dunn J.D.S. V. Atkinson M.C.V. M. Walker, P.M Mar.E. R. Lawrence Sr. StewardC. R. Lawrence, P.M Jr. StewardJ. D. Bonnette Tyler

Past Masters

J. L. OrrJ. W. Britt, Jr.W. B. GravesS. C. GillJ. W. Merchant, Jr.John A. MyersJ. W. Robbins

*By Affiliation

*Luther P. BlevinsJames I. MorrisonA. E. Hays, Jr.B. A. GoruinPhilip HigdonC. Ro StokeldEddie E. Melder

Clofton O. SmithJ. B. StokeldKenneth D. SealJames E. JohnsonLouis B. GermanyHarold E. ElliottV. M. WalkerCarroll Ray Lawrence*A. F. OrrVernon R. Atkinson

Record for 1976

Initiated: Robin Keith Burns

Initiated, passed and raised: James Otis Dunn

Raised: Thomas L. Williams

Affiliated—By Transfer: Spencer Ashley Phillips

Died: Walter Lynn Campbell, Robert Henry Hughes, Dennis C. Carruth

Suspended N.P.D.: Alcee L. Brossette

COLLINSTON LODGE No. 357

February 11, 1913.Meets on second Tuesday night of the month and St. John's Evenings,

24th of June and 27th of December.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 201, Collinston, La. 71229

Officers 1977

Jerry B. Coghlan, P.M W.M.Arnold Creech S.W.Robert A. Stewart J.W.Byron V. Harkness, P.M Secy.Jerred S. Harper, P.M Treas.Edward L. Little, P.M Chap.Raymond E. Self, P.M S.D.

Alfred Gregory J.D.Ted Duckworth M.C.Derrell Utley Mar.Rayford Harkness Sr. StewardJ. R. Kelley Jr. StewardAlbert Takewell, P.M Tyler


Past Masters

William B. Puckett Albert Takewell June C. Platt, Jr.Byron V. Harkness Ambrose Meeks Edward L. LittleJerred S. Harper Arnold Creech Robert A. StewartB. M. Dunn Raymond E. Self

Jerry B. Coghlan

Record for 1976

Initiated: Otis Lee Sebnen, Eddie Woods, Jr., Robert Gambino, Louis Melville Shaw

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Eddie Lee Wood, Sr.

SIMCOE WALMSLEY LODGE No. 359

Organized March 4, 1914. Chartered February 2, 1915.Meets in Lodge Bldg., Flora, Natchitoches Parish,

on the first and third Fridays in each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 419, Natchitoches, La. 71457

Officers 1977

Roy L. Russell W.M. Billizare LaCaze J.D.Jack A. Nichols S.W. Lewis M. Nowlin, Sr M.C.Carl L. Conley J.W. W. P. O'Bannon, Sr Mar.Louis M. Nowlin, Jr Treas. Felix Scroggins Sr. StewardFreddie J. Russell, P.M Secy. Harvey Bennett Jr. StewardLeo Norswrothy Chap. Telesma LaCaze TylerHarris O'Bannon S.D.

Past Masters

J. V. Jordon Roy L. Russell Bilazare LaCazeL. M. Nowlin, Sr. Harvey Bennett Freddie J. RussellFelix Scroggins J. Harris O'Bannon Stephen P. LaCaseW. P. O'Bannon, Sr. Jack A. Nichols

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Carl Leonard Conley

Re-instated: Frank William Diehl, Frank William Diehl

Died: George Sherley Mitcham, Cullen Worth Graham

Suspended N.P.D.: James W. McLainore, Frank William Diehl


BETHANY LODGE No. 360

Organized March 7, 1914. Chartered February 2, 1915.Meets on Hwy. 71 S., Campti, Natchitoches Parish,

on the second and fourth Thursday nights.Address of Secretary: Rt. 3, Box 193, Coushatta, La. 71019

Officers 1977

HomerGrahain W.M. O. O. Weaver J.D.B. J. Smith S.W. Loyd Weaver M.C.Rev. Terry Barnett J.W. D. C. Roberts Mar.Horace Slaton Treas. Roy Stiles Sr. StewardRoy L. Carney, P.M Secy. Rainey Vercher Jr. StewardOlan McLaren Chap. Rartain Dadian TylerTeet Bamburg S.D.

Past Masters

Homer Graham Allen T. Conlay Roy L. CarneyLevy L. Williams Leroy Stiles Olan D. McLarenD. C. Roberts L. M. Jackson M. B. HughesJohnny H. Guilliams Bernard J. Smith O. O. Weaver

Record for 1976

Affiliated—By Transfer: Horace D. Slaton

Re-instated: Samuel Cooper Ban-

Died: Lynn F. Friday, Floyd Conlay

Demitted—By Transfer: Samuel Cooper Barr

INVINCIBLE LODGE No. 361

Organized April 25, 1914. Chartered February 2, 1915.Meets on 5th Fl. of Masonic Temple, New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,

on the first and third Mondays in each month.Address of Secretary: 7330 Hansbrough Ave., New Orleans, La. 70127

Officers 1977

James H. McKinney W.M. Abel M. Brown S.D.JohnG. Keretz S.W. Leo Mayer, P.M J.D.Thomas B. Brooks, IV J.W. Walt R. Morrison StewardEarl E. Egan, P.M Treas. Lester Brown StewardLloyd E. Lagardere, P.M Secy. Arthur H. Khem, Sr., P.M TylerE. W. Sherman, P.M Chap.


Past Masters

John E. Jackson Warren H. Schoner Bobby C. JonesIsaac Morais Earl E. Egan, Sr. Edwin W. BrookstArthur H. Kern, Sr. Henry P. Lae Martin F. LapariL. Charles Cressy James W. Kruebbe Lloyd E. LagardereHenry J. Zieiner Spencer B. Harris James L. WilsonMurray E. Petipain Thomas B. Brooks.Jr. Abraham W. Roy,Jr.George P. Lae John A. Mayer, Jr. Leo R. MayerAlbert R. Graythen Edward W. Sherman

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Passed: Leroy Anthony Brown, Sr.

Died: William Waldrop, Ludwig Scherer, Arthur W. Herbert

Demitted—By Demit: Clarence A. Anderson, Sr. (1975), John Cullen Stevens, RobertM. Havens, Earl Anthony Probst

Dropped, Residence unknown: Francis L. Didier, Benjamin H. Moreno

Suspended N.P.D.: Charles Glen Oost, Dennis J. McCarthy, Randall Bowers

JOPPA LODGE No. 362

Organized September 16, 1914. Chartered February 2, 1915.Meets in Masonic Temple, 1805 Creswell St., Shreveport, Caddo Parish,

on the first and third Fridays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 382, Shreveport, La. 71162

Officers 1977

James T. Kelly W.M. Stephen Rogers J.D.William F. Dosher, Sr S.W. Jerry E. Howard M.C.Thomas J. Witt J.W. Carl Chellette Mar.Robert E. Hopkins, P.M Treas. John H. Miller Sr. StewardE. S. Davenport, P.M Secy. Morris T. Chesser Jr. StewardM. J. Cameron Chap. Clarence F. Schmidt, Jr., P.M TylerRufus E. Wilson S.D.

Past Masters

tJ. C. Flanagan Leo Holloway M. J. CameronA. M. Richmond James W. Stone G. R. HoganT. F. Parker C. S. Edwards Leon N. GrahamJ. B. Whitney Robert E. Hopkins Frank Falkenberry.Jr.John M. Browning W. L. Smith Ben C. HoffmanMack Sneed E. S. Davenport Berval D. Gillean


E. C. McClanahan C. F. Schmidt, Jr. Pat L. MillerThomas B. Peyton,Jr. Alan L. Hollenshead O. L. Pickler, Jr.J. J. Serra V. R. Aubrey C. N. GarrettFred S. Hopper James A. BoxBen F. Reeves, Jr. Earl J. Norred

150-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Jerry Wayne Robin, Harold Wayne Carruth, Walter Lee Reed, Guy MartinGandy, Orval Cecil Groves, Jr., Douglas Paul Woods

Initiated and passed: Leon Elgie Watson, Jr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Edward Lewis Odom, John Herlihy Miller

Passed: David Kenzie Johnson

Passed and raised: James Bert Proctor, Rtchard Doyle Tilley

Raised: Win. Cuminings Ratcliffe

Affiliated—By Transfer Charlie Jackson FallinAffiliated—By Plural Membership: N. H. McClamroch, Jr., P.G.M., Morris Terry

Chesser

Re-instated: Norbert J. Singleton, LouisMilton Crow, Raymond Earl Collins, Joe ArthurPowell

Died: Harry Mitchell Thoreson, Dewey Elonza Bradford, Suinpter John Steams, HenryIvan Schober, Thomas E. Wimberely, Morris Hampton Sloane, Robert Raymond Cunnin-gham, Ayhner Browning Morris, Sr., Charles Rudolph Guice, James C. Roberts, ClareClyde Clark, Vernon Alcede Love, Walter Marion Thomas, Norman Ray Morris, JamesLeon Fortson, Jim T. Mewbourne, John Rew Beckett, Ralph Lawrence Gibson, HaroldJustin Speir, Fred Curtis Sexton, Olin Bascoin Roberts, Joseph Bertram Mangham,Freeman Edward Ranck, John Robert Shipley, Hamilton Howard Pardue, Jr.

Demitted—By Demit: Lorin Randell Mullins, Allen Franklin Jinks, Herman MerrillFanner, J. R. Hobbs

Demitted—By Transfer: Reginald Elmo Harris, Jr.

Suspended N.P.D.: Franklin Bennett Brown, Leon Edwards, Robert Allen Fitzsimons,Howell Glen Herring, Robert Franklin Hickinan, William Ellice Lovett, Alton Lee Spears,Troy Wayne Watson, David Leroy Dykes

HODGE LODGE No. 363

Organized June 9, 1915. Chartered February 8, 1916.Meets in Lodge Bldg., Jonesboro Lodge No. 280, Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, La.

on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 2 Box 148, Quitinan, La. 71268

Officers 1977

Shelby T. Allen W.M. Dayton H. Driskill J.D.Richard F. Vail S.W. Raymond J. Esta M.C.


Leon O. Pardue, P.M J.W. Jesse Jackson, P.M Mar.Ralph Nunn, P.M Treas. Bobby C. Brinson Sr. StewardC. H. Tilley, P.M Secy. Robert L. Pluminer Jr. StewardNyland Hildreth, P.M Chap. Buford E. Hathaway TylerL. C. Harville S.D.

Past Masters

Ed. Askew Morgan Usrey Roy Earl KoonceAlbert G. Wilson Kennit R. Rasberry Bonnie M. HatchNoel E. Rasbury Leon O. Pardue C. H. TilleyG. W. Acklin Ralph W. Nunn T. Leo WilliamsJ. P. Grimer Marshall W. Anderson Jesse JacksonW. Nyland Hildreth James Wesley Lowe Emmett E. RogersBuford E. Hathaway Ernest Neil Lowe Allen P. Lamkin

Dayton H. DriskillJulius H. Gaines

Record for 1976

Initiated: Donald Ray Gamer

Initiated, passed and raised: Raymond John Esta, Sr.

Died: John S. Burks, Hughie Jeff. Boyett, Charles Monroe Quaid, Aaron Pitre, W. C.Rasbury, Clarence Wilkerson

Suspended N.P.D.: James Ruel Boddie, Jr., Alexander Vert Tait, Jr.

VINTON LODGE No. 364

Organized August 8, 1915. Chartered February 8, 1916.Meets in Masonic Temple, 1325Vi Horridge St., Vinton, Calcasieu Parish,

on the second and fourth Tuesdays.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 301, Vinton, La. 70668

Officers 1977

James E. Nobles W.M. Roger D. Garde J.D.Roy L. Perry, Sr S.W. Charles C. Coppels, Jr M.C.Larry R. Parish J.W. Carl Shull Mar.Rarlph J. Quinn, P.M Treas. Jack R. Granger Sr. StewardMarvin E. Williams, P.M Secy. Durwood Bennett Jr. StewardRoscoeF. Porter, P.M Chap. John C. Stakes TylerJake W. Poole, Jr S.D.

Past Masters

J. B. Mouton James Leo McGough F. W. KimballR. W. Wiggins Ralph J. Quinn Kindred NewtonE. E. McCullen Joe Burl Moreland Billy J. Broussard


C. F. Ray Marvin E. Williams Jack R. GrangerE. E. Ogden Orville Anding James B. TaylorJoseph M. Turner Dexter Brown Henry L. BurgeW. L. Bowen Jewel Earl Merchant Lewis E. RobertsFarris Reed Pagitt T. O. Duggan David J. Schanz.Sr.Gerald E. Cormier R. F. Porter Billy B. West

S. M. Wilkinson Samuel R. JohnsonOliver K. Havens, Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated: Harold Lee Romero

Initiated and passed: Truman Gerald Dennis

Initiated, passed and raised: Durwood Bennett

Passed and raised: Roger Dale Game, Carl Levone Shull

Affiliated—By Transfer Harry Blackwood Owen

Re-instated: James Edward Williams, Max Clyde Goree

Died: Leslie Webb Rogers, Leon Samuel Dean, R. L. Chesser, J. C. Singleton, VictorDupree Watson, Glenn Francis Harbert, Jr., G. C. Singleton

Demitted—By DeiniC Breland A. Floyd, Sr.

Suspended N.P.D.: Max Murphy, Carlis Z. Futch, Ralph Edward Kimball

IDEAL LODGE No. 367

Chartered February 6, 1917. Organized May 11, 1916.Meets on 8th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,

on the second and fourth Fridays in each month.Address of Secretary: 5130 Feret St., New Orleans, La. 70115

Officers 1977

Emile H. Jacobs, Jr W.M. Godfrey J. Fey, Jr S.D.Bobby J. McElwee S.W. Ross J. J. Mocklin J.D.Vincent J. Nuzzo J.W. Wayne Tamborella M.C.Harry L. Hall, P.M Treas. Milton J. Jacobs, Sr Sr. StewardL. Ed Griffin, Jr., P.M Secy. William E. Long Jr. StewardAnthony J. Volpi, P.M Chap. A. Rottennan, P.M Tyler

(Non-Member)

Past Masters

tHenry Kerth Zach T. Stanborough R. FalgoutKar. M. Rahin, Jr. Henry Max Reyes Leo DeJesusAlbert K. Long N. G. Koutroulis Ben Y. ReyesPeter Fey Henry D. Hecht L. Edward Griffin

Harry L. Hall Armond J. ThibodauxAnthony J. Volpi

t50-Year Member


Record for 1976

Initiated: Robert Landstreet Dunn

Initiated and passed: George Edward Gibson, James Boyd Gibson, Joseph FrancisCostanza

Initiated, passed and raised: William Edwynn Long, John Elwood McKay, Ross JosephJames Mocklin

Raised: Godfrey John Fey, Jr., Eugene Joseph Paredes, Wayne Joseph Tainborella, GaryCecil Quaintance

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Louis Bernard Costanza, James Austin Hartley

Died: Herbert William Maitrejean, Albert Edwin Eigenbrod

Demitted—By Deinit: Curtis Benton Jones, Jr.

GALILEO-MAZZINI LODGE No. 368

Organized April 26, 1917. Chartered February 5, 1918.Meets in Germania Hall, 4415 Bienville St., New Orleans, La.

on the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month.Uses Scottish Rite Ritual. Originally in Italian,

changed over to English language.Address of Secretary: 234 Brooklyn Ave., Jefferson, La. 70121

Officers 1977

Larry J. Plaisance W.M. Wade E. Schaubhut M.E.Michael J. Bickford S.W. Henry J. Anderson Sr. StewardRaymond Buse J.W. George V. Benedetto, Jr Jr. StewardGeorge F. Dillenkoffer, Jr., P.M.Treas. Paul F. Cottone StewardFelix Basile, P.M Secy. Jerry M. Underwood StewardDavid C. Dyer S.D. Henry J. Stein, Jr StewardSkene P. Blanchard J.D. Dr. Julius J. Bosch, P.M TylerMaurice F. Welsh, Jr M.C. Benjamin J. Guillot, Sr I.G.

Past Masters

G. Ruggiero Angelo Palmisano Julius J. BoschJos. Papa Wayne P. Dunlap Adolph F. VortishMilton Leman William S. Robeson Richard CasselberryPhilip Massaro Pascal Palmisano Joseph M. KulivanRichard Peter Thomas John W. Giardina Salvador C. PuleoAnthony Marchese Felix Basile George F. Dillenkoffer.Jr.

Paul R. Hattier Oldgen N. BoschJohn H. Kampmann Donald F. Goodman

Salvador Marchese

Record for 1976

Initiated: Lewis D. Hendry, III

Initiated and passed: Allen R. Jaeger

A-2X8 WORK AND RETURN OF LODGES

Initiated, passed and raised: George V. Benedetto, Jr., Jerry M. Underwood, Sr., HenryJ. Stein, Jr.

Raised: Anthony J. Ciravolo

Re-instated: John Edward Deinen

Died: George R. Ricks, Sr., Salvador A. Leone, P.M., Carlo M. Lopresto, P.M.,Lawrence L. Thomas

FOUR RIVERS LODGE No. 369

Chartered February 5, 1918.Meets in Masonic Temple, 300 Front St., Jonesville, Catahoula Parish,

on the first and third Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 198, Harrisonburg, La. 71340

Officers 1977

Johnnie L. Trisler W.M. Clyde Bradford, P.M J.D.Ellis A. Stringer, P.M S.W. R. B. Fritz, P.M M.C.W. O. Wagner J.W. Thomas J. Wilson, P.M Mar.D. E. Brown, Sr., P.M Treas. James Kelly, P.M Sr. StewardW. A. Book, P.M Secy. George Hudson Jr. StewardRev. James O. McNair Chap. William E. Nolan TylerH. P. Brooks, Sr., P.M S.D.

Past Masters

D. E. Brown, Sr. Kelly Breithaupt Clifton C. WilsonR. B. Fritz Jiininie C. Kelly Thomas James WilsonW. C. Brown, Jr. M. T. Dowdy, Jr. George F. GriffingE. Lee Young Clyde J. Bradford W. A. BookHenry G. Taliaferro Ellis A. Stringer

Record for 1976

Initiated: Shelby Trisler

Died: Lewis Blackinan Grayson

Demitted—By Transfer: Hugh B. Coyle

CROWVILLE LODGE No. 370

Organized under dispensation April 6, 1917. Chartered February 6, 1918.Meets at Crowville, Parish of Franklin,

on the first and third Saturdays in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 207, Crowville, La. 71230


Officers 1977

Ronnie Busem W.M. Jaines L. Busby J.D.William R. Riser S.W. Charlie R. Clark M.C.William H. Till J.W. Kenneth F. Peters, P.M Mar.Jaines L. Lanier, P.M Treas. D. C. Haimnons, P.M Sr. StewardRoy McDuffie, P.M Secy. Wallace Grissom Jr. StewardJerry R. Peters Chap. Vester Busby, P.M TylerLarry W. Cox S.D.

Past Masters

B. Nichols Luther Lanier Jaines E. ClarkW. O. Busby J. W. Holloway Virgil L. McQuillinJ. L. Parker Jaines L. Peters Billy R. WeeksCharlie Richardson E. E. Holloway Lannie M. FranklinJoseph F. Thornhill Oran Lewis Kenneth Fay PetersJulian E. LaBorde Clarence R. Clark Douglas C. HaimnonsVester L. Busby Roy McDuffie Bobby D. Cox

J. O. Richardson, Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Jaines Lee Busby

Passed and raised: Dennis Ray Brazell

Raised: Charlie R. Clark

Died: Roy W. Till, Woodrow Carter

Suspended N.P.D.: Jaines A. Clark, Jaines Marvin Fletcher, Jaines M. Harper, demonT. Smith, Charles Q. Spearman

BATON ROUGE LODGE No. 372

Organized March 13, 1918. Chartered February 4, 1919.Meets in Masonic Temple, 3950 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge,

East Baton Rouge Parish, on the first and third Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: 158 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge, La. 70806

Officers 1977

Wade C. Davis, Jr W.M. William J. Mollere S.D.Bobby G. Midkiff S.W. Murlton D. Smith J.D.Allen D. DeAnnond J.W. Cecil J. Norwood M.C.Jarrett V. Smith, P.M Treas. Andrew T. McCullar StewardA. Rolland Bankston, P.M Secy. Charles S. Koon StewardWilliam E. Edwards, P.M Chap. Houston B. Cowart Tyler


Past Masters

Walter Pilcher, Jr.Gay G. MartinUnion S. RoanetEdgar A. SowarMilton V. RobbinsJas. Ottis WhiteJos. M. ShanahanByron R. KantrowWarner H. EilersC. A. Fortenberry.Sr.Howard V. Carroll

Walter S. McElroyThomas A. StokesB. C. WilkinsonRalph E. HoggattCharles C. Boze, Sr.J. Loyd DetlefsE. W. McCrary, Jr.William H. Willis

Arthur P. HyinellJames L. WardlawLouis G. Baine, Jr.Bemell E. NewmanWilliam E. Edwards,Jr.Jack E. JonesJarrett V. SmithAlbert R. BankstonRobert R. WallaceArthur M. Neal

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Mark Randolph Kendrick, Edward Earl Green

Initiated and passed: Glen Harvel Lipscomb, Ted Finley Cromwell

Initiated, passed and raised: Charles Shofner Koon

Passed: William Lesly White, III

Raised: Andrew Taylor McCullar

Affiliated—By Transfer Clarence D. DuBois

Died: Homer M. Tanner, Bryan Cleminons, Angus B. Burch, Clayton George Mainous

Demitted—By Demit: Reuben Glen Hale

Suspended N.P.D.: Maurice J. Barnes, Michael Fate Polk

LEVEL LODGE No. 373

Organized April 22, 1918. Chartered February 4, 1919.Meets on 6th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,

on the first and third Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: 1141 Helois, Metairie, La. 70005

Officers 1977

Jimmy L. King W.M.Robert L. Ratcliff, Jr S.W.Thomas J. Martin, P.M J.W.Ellis P. Rushing, P.M. Treas.Stephen H. Seibert, Jr., P.M Secy.William S. Thomas, Sr., P.M Chap.James N. Houston S.D.Karl K. Keller J.D.

Larry J. Glass M.C.John M. Treadaway Sr. StewardVictor W. Bowser Jr. StewardRussell H. Charles Assoc. StewardOscar R. Bird Assoc. StewardGary D. Stauder Assoc. StewardA. J. Breaux, Non-Mem Tyler


Past Masters

tCarl A. Thorpe Dominic Feraci Jarreau L. QuinnChas. J. Baggese, Sr. John J. Avery Louis J. WellsL. S. Modenbach Ellis P. Rushing Robert P. SchmidtHenry N. Hezeau Ben F. Cupit Garland B. PhillipsW. H. Hindson Chas. J. Baggese, Jr. James C. McKnoJacob C. Modenbach H. L. Rousset Grady R. BlackwellNicholas Gentilich Stephen H. Seibert, Jr. Jerry A. AveryT. F. Lonergan Win. Earl Skinner Rodney E. RichardsonLloyd O. Martiny Henry E. Juzan, Jr. Clifford A. BenetrixM. J. McNulty George A. Martin Sidney C. Bennett

William S. Thomas, Sr.

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: John Michael Treadway

Passed and raised: Victor Wayne Bowser

Died: Paul Joseph Luparello, John Isiah Elliott, Jr., Paul Ainent Amy, John WilliamWoodard, Jacob Olin McKinnon, William Charles Creevy, Ralph Alvin Jones, RichardLee Beach

Deinitted—By Demit: Hughie Irwin Habighosrt, Jr.

Suspended N.P.D.: Jack Corbett Warren, Joseph John Arnone

IONIC LODGE No. 374


on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: 424 Brookineade, Gretna, La. 70053

Officers 1977

Rex E. Pierson, Jr W.M. Charles H. Ingraham J.D.TominieE. Ingersoll S.W. Emile L. Mattei, Jr M.C.Woodrow W. Barrow .J.W. Harold A. Lott, Sr., P.M. ..Sr. StewardSalvatoreT. Ferrara, P.M Treas. Charles Dietz Jr. StewardWade H. Stewart Secy. Archie L. Graham StewardHowell Railey, P.M Chap. Pascal Ragusa, Non-Mem TylerRobert E. Lacher S.D.

Past Masters

tWilliam B. Gohinan Chas. L. Tierney, Jr. James M. Guest, Jr.tlrvin C. Briehl James L. Higgins L. F. Schillenkainp, Jr.

A 292 WORK AND RETURN OF LODGES

Salvador Ferrara Melvin L. Albert James I. DemoruelleLouis E. Bouchereau Clarence O. Dupuy Jacob FlickSidney B. Streety Milton E. Dupuy Harold A. Lott, Sr.Wallace J. Moll Leopold Sierra Hubert A. LeeEdward M. Perelli A. J. Cherubini Wili T. BlackChas. H. Potier Wallace J. Moll, Jr. Earl W. SchwandtAdolph A. Gantelli Roman H. Ganna Raymond J. HickElmore T. Labiche *Russell L. Fuller Wade H. Stewart.Sr.Hawkins B. Wheeler Malcolm P. Ehrhardt.Sr.Walter J. Dubue, Sr. Howell Railey


Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Robert Henry Wilson, Archie Lee Graham

Re-instated: Earl William Schwandt, P.M.

Died: Frank J. Pellenz, William Eugene Ramsay, Sr., Edward C. Parnell, Louis JosephVedros, Einile L. Hellmers

Dropped, Residence unknown: Melvin Paul Clay

Suspended N.P.D.: James Edward Faulk, Thomas A. Melady, Earl William Schwandt,P.M., William James Tierney

TRINITY LODGE No. 375


on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: 301 Homedale Ave., New Orleans, La. 70124

Officers 1977

Robert D. Edwards, P.M W.M. Herman M. Stanovich J.D.Jack Crouch S.W. David J. Smith M.C.Louis C. Roberts J.W. D. A. Schneider Sr. StewardOrvalP. Hawkins, P.M Treas. George A. Rollins Jr. StewardA. S. Aitken, P.M Secy. R. A. Fos StewardJohn M. Mailer, Sr Chap. Troy C. Smith StewardTheodore W. Kiern S.D. Leon Saucier, (Non-Mem.) Tyler

Past Masters

Harry H. Finney O. P. Hawkins Robert D. EdwardsRobert M. Watt Stewart B. Bergin William P. Nazar.Sr.Abraham S. Aitken J. H. Meyer C. W. SpencerJohn H. Warner John M. Nunn, Jr. Guy J. Cottrell, IIIJohn H. Montgomery Oscar H. Hastings M. A. Quartararo.Sr.Alvin Lopes H. H. Sires, Sr.


Record for 1976

Initiated: Joseph Charles DiGerolamo

Initiated, passed and raised: George Carter Rollin, John Michael Maher, Sr., JosephThomas Daquana, Jr., Roger Allan Fos, Douglas Arnold Schneider

Passed and raised: David Joseph Smith, Troy Cheirs Smith

Raised: Clarence Waits Arant

Affiliated—By Demit: Douglas Arnold Eggen

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Theodore William Kiern

Died: Robert Baker Fowler, P.M.

Demitted—By Demit: George T. Wilson, P.M.

ALBERT PIKE LODGE No. 376

Organized June 26, 1918. Chartered February 4, 1919.Uses Scottish Rite Ritual—English Language.

Meets on 5th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

Address of Secretary: 2620 Jefferson Ave., New Orleans, La. 70115

Officers 1977

Dr. Thomas R. Balderas W.M. Cornelius Hinyup M.E.Richard B. Martin S.W. Robert A. Love StewardJohnE. Stauss, Jr J.W. Alvin Bender StewardCharles G. Hinyup, P.M Treas. Arthur Garrison StewardLouis S. Levy, P.M Secy. Robert S. Mammelli StewardJack White S.D. Lawrence W. Hinyup, P.M OratorThomas H. Baker J.D. Pasqual Ragusa, Non-Mem TylerCharles Hinyup M.C. John C. Hammond I.G.

Past Masters

Vincent R. Redmond Leonard S. Ungar Armond L. TuckerClifford A. King, Jr. Alvin C. Hessmer S. Harold SingerDon C. Ryan Charles C. Hudson.Jr. *J..J. S. CaldasLouis S. Levy John P. Collins Shelton P. HubbardByron W. Dean Emile J. Guerra Roland J. AugustinFrank R. Stainton.Jr. Roy S. Allen Alvin N. PudererHugh E. Caraway Ricardo Tonagel Max FuksmanCharles G. Hinyup Clarence Forman Lawrence C. BenderHerbert W. Caballero Ronald L. Singer

Lawrence W. Hinyup

*By AffiliationRecord for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Robert A. Love, Joseph R. Stolz, III


Raised: Thomas H. Baker, Robert E. Aubert

Died: Willis J. Yennie, Sr., Woodside C. Richardson

Dropped, Residence unknown: Thurman L. Pitts

Suspended N.P.D.: Robert O. Costigan, Jr., George William Ryan, Norman A. Knaps,Jr., James L. Webb, Jr.

KISATCHIE UNION LODGE No. 379

Organized May 4, 1919. Chartered February 3, 1920.Meets in Kisatchie School Bldg., Kisatchie, Parish of Natchitoches,

on the third Saturday in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 2, Simpson, La. 71474

Officers 1977

Carl S. Cedars W.M. J. E. Rachal J.D.Carlvon W. Blair S.W. Elmo Cedars M.C.Cullen J. Blair J.W. W. S. Coleman Mar.Elton Norris, P.M Treas. Obie Edwards Sr. StewardThomas R. Bums, P.M Secy. S. E. Phelps Jr. StewardSam Martin Chap. Owen W. Lofton TylerDuffie Hillman S.D.

Past Masters

S. G. Dowden Devanne B. Davis Stanfred E. PhelpsNewton Carter Thomas R. Burns Elmo CedarsFred Grant Elton Norris Harris V. HillmanWilliam Rayford West Charles R. Simmons W. S. Coleman

J. E. Rachal Owen W. Lofton

Record for 1976

Raised: Raymond Edward Cupples

Affiliated—By Transfer Cullen J. Blair, Elmo Bennett

Re-instated: Simon B. Combs, Jack Burl Maddox

Died: John H. Ford, Earl D. Hicks

Demitted—By Transfer Wilbur G. Chester

W. H. BOOTH LODGE No. 380

Organized June 4, 1919. Chartered February'3, 1920.Meets in Masonic Temple, 1805 Creswell St., Shreveport, Caddo Parish,

on the first and third Wednesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 8924, Shreveport, La. 71108


Officers 1977

A-295

Donald B. Horn W.M.Robert N. McMullen S.W.George C. Cooper J.W.Francis C. Baker, P.M Treas.J. W. Murray, Jr., P.M Secy.O. H. Winterrowd, P.M Chap.Charles C. Taylor S.D.

Dr. Bobby F. Dowden J.D.Dr. Burton L. Siegel M.C.Albert R. Thomas Mar.Hubert P. Ainan StewardGregory T. Lux StewardJohn E. Parnell TylerRobert S. Carlton Organist

Past Masters

J. R. MorrowtThoin. WeinplePaul A. MartinC. L. Andrews, Jr.D. A. Herndon, Jr.C. E. Mounce*Clyde C. WilliamstA. W. MillerO. H. WinterrowdJohn L. Tarkington

Jack D. AlexanderW. A. SchattnerJ. W. Murray, Jr.Roy A. QuitterWarren AldrichRalph A. WorleyRoy B. DelaneySidney J. CrumpThomas K. Blackjr.

William J. MonroeDonald C. SmithFrancis C. BakerCharles E. SompayraeEdward C. PrudhommeBobby J. DanielLuther W. HewittWilliam B. Daniel, Jr.Edwin L. LinerThomas A. WilsonJohn D. Anderson


Record for 1976

Initiated and passed: Allison Abbott Frazier

Initiated, passed and raised: Harvey Cecil Reynolds, Abraham Eli Shellenbarger

Re-instated: Louis Adrian Butler, Eddie Otis Daniel, Jr., Richard Lee Rhodes, TheronOrville Turk, John Wilson Horn, John David Foster, Jr., Wayinon Dale Geter, ClarenceEdward Crosslin, Nolan Farrar Strange, Wilbur Jefferson Wright, Ray Howard Burchette,John M. Whittington

Died: William Arthur Whitfield, William Osier Huckabay, P.M., Donald M. Weir, JohnWilliam Howard, Fred Herman Tullos, Conard Fry Yancy, William C. Jacobs, Joseph W.Mitchell, George Boehm Wheeler, Albert A. Shainburger

Demitted—By Transfer: Samuel Paul Jones

Suspended N.P.D.: Jack Rayburn Brown, Russell Leonard Cooksey, Lonard W. Cros-slin, Richard Walters Gustine, David Wayne Jones, Carey Edward Lockhart, NicholasLouis Mandripilias, John D. Monette, Harley D. Parker, Alton L. Richardson, WalterThomas Ridlehuber, Donald Clayton Smith, P.M.

CLARKS LODGE No. 382

Organized July 26, 1919. Chartered February 3, 1920.Meets above Post Office, Town Hall Bldg., Main St., Clarks, Parish of Caldwell,

on the second and fourth Saturdays in each month.Address of Secretary: Star Rt. Box 206, Grayson, La. 71435


Officers 1977

Otis C. Gordy W.M. Joe W. Fore S.D.Terry D. Head S.W. George M. Warner J.D.John R. Head, Jr J.W. Hardie H. Monroe M.C.Freddy M. Mercer, P.M Treas. Elie Harveston, P.M Sr. StewardFreddie L. Grant Secy. Milton M. Tarver Jr. StewardRuben B. Lane Chap. Clyde G. Watts Tyler

Past Masters

W. W. Beasley Bobby J. Mercer Ruben B. LaneJohn J. Parker Excell Young Dorcy L. AllenA. W. Grant Otis C. Gordy Goerge W. WarnertE. L. Harveston W. B. Perkins, Jr. James Ray NuttJ. J. McDonald Win. J. Richardson Wallace G. HensleeHensel W. Jackson Freddy M. Mercer Claude E. Washer

Clyde G. Watts

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Raised: Freddie L. Grant, Joe Wesley Fore

Re-instated: Donnell Folks

Died: Clyde Copeland Bradford

GRAHAM SURGHNOR LODGE No. 383

Organized July 28, 1919. Chartered February 3, 1920.Meets in Masonic Temple, 2012 Auburn Ave., Monroe, Parish of Ouachita,

on the second and fourth Wednesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 1653, Monroe, La. 71201

Officers 1977

Alvin J. Segars W.M. Ronald M. Raines J.D.Alton D. Brown S.W. Clinton Walters M.C.Ronald C. Kinard J.W. Robert A. Smith Mar.A. T. White, P.M Treas. John E. McMullen Sr. StewardHerman B. Wilson, P.M Secy. D. M. Wainwright Jr. StewardThomas E. Youngblood Chap. Oriville E. Endsley TylerRoss L. Pittman S.D.

Past Masters

Guy B. Gannaway Herman B. Wilson Lenerd FoldsO. E. Passman, P.G.M. J. Herbert Walker Mitchell M. Franks


J. R. Humble Calvin Lee Hamel William B. Herrick, Jr.S. W. Raby Edwin M. Johnsen John B. SibleyA. C. Warner H. B. Johnson Tim E. SegarsGeorge A. Bennett O. Arnold Clark Thomas E. YoungbloodRoy W. Craig A. T. White John P. Kersey, Sr.James R. Catching Torn F. Easterling Orville E. Endsley

Robert A. Smith

Record for 1976

Initiated: Herbert Ozell Hayes, Flinn Edward Ebey, Ernest Merwee Moore, Jr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Arthur Louis McWilliains, Jr.

Passed and raised: Chester Arthur Bradley, HI

Re-instated: Billy Troy Bagwell, Paul Eugene Worley, Raymond L. Knowles, David C.Elliott

Died: William Walter Veach, Nonnan Orville Martin

Deinitted—By Transfer: Dalton Wesley Stone

Martin McCLANAHAN LODGE No. 384

Organized August 7, 1919. Chartered February 15, 1921.Meets in Masonic Temple, 714 Benton Rd., Bossier City, Parish of Bossier,

on the second and fourth Mondays in each month.Address of Secretary: 300 Waller Ave., Bossier City, La. 71010

Officers 1977

Robert B. Sellers W.M. H. Leon Taylor S.D.Charles S. G. Boone S.W. Archie J. Hardy J.D.J. Warren Doyal, Jr J.W. Henry Patterson .M.C.Ambers J. Lewis, P.G.M Treas. Martin F. Culpepper Mar.Robert H. Smith, P.M Secy. Robert J. McGough Sr. StewardCarl S. Moore, P.M Chap. Joseph H. Hindsley Jr. StewardMarkE. Camp Assoc. Chap. W. K. Cubley, Sr., P.M Tyler

Past Masters

C. E. Heflin, Sr. W. K. Cubley, Sr. Glynn ManisW. Alvin Gandy E. D. Burt D. O. ElliottOdra A. Teekell Carl S. Moore T. W. Alley, Sr.A. J. Lewis, P.G.M. E. ML Tipton R. L. TorgersenT. W. Mitchell Dan Truluck R. N. Hawn, Sr.Robert H. Smith S. Benton Camp Charles E. PetersonRoss E. DeLee Claude O. Woodward W. T. HickmanHoward C. Elrod Robert V. Roberts, Jr. Hugh T. McDonald

Albert A. Lee Raymond E. CantrellRobert E. Cubley, Sr. B. F. Young

Wayne I. Summerlin


Record for 1976

Initiated: John Hoover Messer, Charlie Dean Walker, Wayne Jerry Moseley, RichardArnold McDonald, Vendry Lee Miller

Initiated, passed and raised: Robert Jackson McGoughAffiliated—By Demit: Joseph Harry Hindsley, Jr.Re-instated: John Bird Wood

Died: Arthur Lei nan Curry, P.M., Erman Vess Hemperley, P.M., Aylmer King Glad-ney, Julius Herman Cain, Joseph Edward Stewart, Asa Lemar Candler, Lewell HarmonAustin, Jr., Oliver Lee Brooks, Artist Jewel Revels

Demitted—By Transfer Cecil Rudolph Ridley, Jr.

Dropped, Residence unknown: Nolan Monroe Privett

Suspended N.P.D.: H. M. Doty, Claude Grace, James W. Hall, F. R. Harrington, H. W.Harrison, A. A. Hickerson, Sam Lombardino, A. C. Lyerly, Orval M. Mayo, B. E.McCranie, Sr., Darrell J. Phillips, Thomas A. Pilkington, L. E. Pruitt, John C. Rainey, C.J. Ryan, W. L. Sexton, Jesse Sullivan, C. R. Williams, O. R. Willis

TROWEL LODGE No. 386

Organized April 26, 1920. Chartered February 15, 1921.Meets at Gennania Hall, 4415 Bienville St., New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,

on the second and fourth Fridays in each month.Address of Secretary: 3500 Bruxelles St., New Orleans, La. 70122

Officers 1977

Clarence A. Wells W.M. Carlo Carollo Jr. StewardBruce Rivers S.W. Lawrence L. Ryals StewardJohn D. Lawless, P.M J.W. John Centineo StewardRobert L. Page, Jr Treas. G. G. Jaquillard StewardJohn B. Trask, Sr., P.M Secy. E. E. Knollman StewardJoseph J. Theriot S.D. A. Pena StewardJoseph E. Metzler, Sr J.D. Joseph F. Sloan StewardGaston B. Borne M.C. David M. Sink StewardRaymond A. Lubrano, Jr. P.M. ..Chap. Leon D. Saucier, Non-Mein TylerSamuel P. Perniciaro Sr. Steward

Past Masters

J. Alf Rousseau Frank W. Erickson Robert C. JordanWin. G. Oliphant Fred J. Kreger, Jr. John L. Dellavalle, Jr.John D. Lawless William H. Young Walter N. LenardWilliam D. Wills Henry Galpin E. Joseph GustinJ. Langston Bolton Grimshaw R. Favre John B. Trask, Sr.Forrestr Archdale Edward C. Desplas Raymond A. Lubrano, Sr.Joseph E. Lee A. J. Naquin, Jr. Robert L. Page, Jr.

Raymond A. Lubrano, Jr.


Kecord for 1976

Initiated: Roland Brian Rivers, Harry Eugene Neff, III, James Bernard Vest

Initiated, passed and raised: Jerry Joseph Theriot

Re-instated: Annand H. Hullinghorst

Died: William C. Collette, Wiley Silvester Shirley, Paul Ernest McGinnis

Dropped, Residence unknown: Millard D. White

Suspended N.P.D.: Robert C. McCollough

CRESCENT CITY LODGE No. 387

Organized April 23, 1920. Chartered February 15, 1921.Meets on the 8th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,

on the second and fourth Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 9413 Calvary Court, River Ridge, La. 70123

Officers 1977

John A. Bordelon W.M. Floyd Putnam, Jr J.D.George R. Johnson S.W. James Rush, Jr M.C.Floyd H. Putman, Jr J.W. Ronnie Cochran StewardA. Hayward Smith, P.M Treas. Fred M. Easter, Jr StewardWilliam G. Kesler, P.M Secy. Alexander J. BreauxElmo S. Fremin Chap. P.M., Non-Member TylerGeorge R. Johnson, P.M S.D.

Past Masters

Arthur G. Hill Carl C. Mathes Walter V. PeytonEugene C. Wise Paul L. Pickett George CurrieFred L. McCombs Geo. R. Johnson Warren E. PeytonWin. G. Kesler Berwick J. DeBlanc Ira G. Watkins, Jr.Salvador Tardo Horace I. Manint Harry L. Speer

M. Donald Ledbetter William H. WyattA. Hayward Smith James N. GrowdenJacob M. Mattix

Record for 1976

Initiated: Virgil G. Tudor

Initiated, passed and raised: Fred McDonald Easter, Jr., Bobby Lewis Tribble, Sr., JohnPhilip Patchett, James Cecil Rush, Jr., John Joseph Hazard, III, Larry Ernest Edwards

Passed and raised: John Harold Newcomb

Affiliated—By Transfer: Reed Walter Holmes, George Robert Richardson

Re-instated: John Marshall Nigro, Edward A. Cannon, Sr.

Died: Gilbert Thompson Bonner, Albert Lavelle Moss, Peter Anthony Cozzens, E. P.Marion, P.M., Joseph Francis Bowen, Andre Amadee Heux, Alina Arthur Reinhardt,William Herbert Griswold, Robert Stephen Dexheiiner, Leander Carl Miller, P.M.


Demitted—By Demit: Berwick Joseph DeBlanc, P.M., Joe Humble, Alfred JosephAbrams

Demitted—By Transfer: Michael Joseph Kiehin

Suspended N.P.D.: Marvin Estell Crass, Harold Tannenbaum, William Enrique Mijan-gos

W. M. BAKER LODGE No. 388

Organized May 2, 1920. Chartered February 15, 1921.Meets in Lodge Bldg., Corner Horace and Middle Sts., Manghain,Parish of Richland, on the first and third Tuesdays in each month.

Address of Secretary: Box 195, Mangham, La. 71259

Officers 1977

JimmieLowery W.M. Huey L. Clay J D.Johnie W. Allen S.W. Izell Arrant M.C.Roger Johnson J.W. A. L. Booth, P.M Mar.Leo Searcy Treas. Terry Clingan, P.M Sr. StewardGrover Burgess, Jr., P.M Secy. Robert N. Harwell Jr. StewardC. W. Jones, P.M Chap. David Jackson TylerJim Carter S.D.

Past Masters

J. H. Brunson David C. Smith Eugene NivansWilbur C. Thames Lester Lee Sharbono Abe R. TempletonAlbert Lee Booth Izell Arrant Terry ClinganWilliam S. Hixon C. W. Jones, Sr. Clinton SmartWilliam Leslie Hill W. T. Crawford John CashionSamuel L. Thames Sidney Crawford Hugh L. ClayGrover C. Burgess, Jr. D. C. Mclntyre Billie W. Sproles

Robert N. HurwellH. L. Parham

Record for 1976

Initiated: Sidney Edward Williamson, Douglas Hansford Netterville, Jr., James RobertCorry, Jr.

Passed and raised: Rex Lavon Gilley

Died: Robert Birdie Nobles, Thomas Dow Case

Suspended N.P.D.: J. B. Weston

JACQUES DE MOLAY LODGE No. 389

Organized May 17, 1920. Chartered February 15, 1921.Meets on 8th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,

on the first and third Mondays in each month.Address of Secretary: 6076 Louisville St., New Orleans, La. 70124


Officers 1977

A-301

Arthur P. Lacour W.M.Lawrence Caballero S. W.Salvadore Piazza J.W.LangstonS. White, P.M Treas.Paul G. Tomlinson, P.M Secy.Robert J. Perre, P.M Chap.

Craig C. Tully S.D.Joseph C. Rispoli J.D.Sidney J. Gonzales M.C.James B. Camper Sr. StewardJoseph C. Gilvin Jr. StewardLeon D. Saucier, Non-Mem Tyler

Past Masters

Edward W. Hart.Jr.James D. BradleyAlfred F. HansonHerbert W. MarksPaul G. Tomlinson.Sr.Al. G. ChaussierLangston S. WhiteEmery JeeGeorge C. ReppelLloyd B. Barrelle

Eugene F. MillerJoseph O. BrechtelGeorge Duke CallerL. (Jack) Hannibal.Jr.Rudolf SpoerriP. L. Bernard, J.r.,PGMRobert G. ArthursLeRoy R. CuretBernard JeeNolan N. Haston

Walter W. JonesLawrence CaballeroAlbert H. RordamWalton M. JonesArthur P. LacourRobert J. PerreRobert D. ColemanMartin B. KloeteIvan C. Greene, Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: James Bruce Camper

Passed: Murphy Campo

Passed and raised: Joseph Phillip Gilvin

Re-instated: Wm. Berry Easley, Lawrence W. Kent

Died: Gustave Frederick Landwehr, Jr., Jeny Logaras

FERRIDAY LODGE No. 390

Organized May 30, 1920. Chartered February 15, 1921.Meets in City Hall Bldg., 204 N. 2nd St., Ferriday, Parish of Concorida,

on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 692, Ferriday, La. 71334

Officers 1977

Milton Z. Cloyd W.M.Charles C. Stutson S.W.Albert A. Forrester J.W.Joshua T. Jacobs, Sr., P.M Treas.Maben Pulley, P.M Secy.J. Cecil Long, P.M Chap.

William H. Kimmel S.D.Warren L. Post J.D.James M. Spencer M.C.C. L. Preston Sr. StewardJ. W. Greathouse Jr. StewardJohn R. Se'well Tyler


Past Masters

David L. Crews John W. Greathouse James L. ScraboroughJ. T. Jacobs Robert E. Jones Milton Z. CloydM. N. Westbrook J. Cecil Long Claude H. CurrentA. W. Magoun Maben Pulley Alton L. WillisCharles L. Preston • James M. Spencer Joseph K. WebberGordon A. Wiggins Virgil G. Wright George M. Weego

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Charles Edward Whittington

Affiliated—By Transfer: Warren Lee Post

Re-instated: Jack Lee Lindley

Died: Gordon A. Cowan, Charles S. Dixon, Raymond H. Russell, Lennie L. Harris, C.Mark Ritchie, Raymond V. Johnson

Suspended N.P.D.: Wayne Sims Bowden, Jr., Alpha Judson Doss, Oliver L. Tyson, Jr.

PAUL M. SCHNEIDAU LODGE No. 391

Organized July 12, 1920. Chartered February 15, 1921.Uses Scottish Rite Ritual—English Language.

Meets on 5th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,on the second and fourth Fridays in each month.

Address of Secretary: 2113 Legend Dr., Meraux, La. 70075

Officers 1977

George B. Heitz W.M. Charles S. Doyle, III J.D.Raymond M. Asprion, Jr S.W. Joseph V. Gibbs, Jr M.C.Salvadore A. Mandella, P.M J.W. Randy M. Hodges StewardHarry T. Statham, P.M Treas. Alva A. Werber TylerAlvinH. Kirst, P.M.... Secy. William F. Fink, P.M M.E.Joseph V. Beaumont S.D. Guy S. Segar I.G.

Past Masters

John D. Ryan S. B. Christensen John J. Weiss, Jr.Frank J. Graff, Sr. Edwin L. Ziemer Hugh M. KennedyL. A. Heroy Thomas E. Dykes Carl A. Schleg, Jr.Charles W. Kehl Arthur W. Koon, Jr. J. Ray BarrettR. Gordon Smith Jos. M. Staba, Jr. Francis F. LittlejohnSam Mandella Geo. C. Teetes, Sr. Emile P. Mullet, Sr.Philip W. Nungesser Ira L. Hinton, III Charles R. LittlejohnWilliam R. Tufts William F. Fink Harry T. Statham


Walter N. Staba, Sr. Arthur R. Parr Carl A. Schleg, Sr.Franklin C. Hardie J. C. Nungesser, II Ellis H. Gee

R. A. Mackenroth, Jr. Alvin H. KirstWalton C. Hall. Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated: Kaylor Bridges Austin, Barry Lynn Borchers

Initiated, passed and raised: Guy Steven Segar, Charles Stuart Doyle, HI

Passed and raised: Randy Joseph Hodges

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Joseph V. Gibbs, Jr.

Re-instated: Arthur J. Schaeffer, III, Lester D. Schuler, Sr.

Died: Dannond E. Weil, Kenneth F. Kron, Rufus W. Armstrong, David L. Shaddinger

Suspended N.P.D.: John J. Maser, Jr., Wilvie V. Sharp, George J. Williams

EUCLID LODGE No. 394

Organized November 17, 1920, Chartered February 15, 1921.Meets on the 7th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,

on the second and fourth Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 5801 Tchopitoulas St., New Orleans, La. 70115

Officers 1977

William R. Atkins W.M. William S. Ransom, Jr S.D.James L. Tubbs S.W. William D. Wells J.D.Hugh C. Rohm J.W. John P. Rockweiler M.C.Robert E. O'Rourke, P.M Treas. Bernard Campos, P.M Sr. StewardGeorge L. Luft, Jr., P.M Secy. Omer C. Myers TylerNorman A. Maestri, Jr., P.M Chap.

Past Masters

E. L. Fithian Joseph Allison George L. Luft, Jr.Geo. L. Luft, Sr. Leon A. Borne, Jr. Harold J. UptonChas. L. E. Salathe Robert A. Trusillo Camile L. LanzaRogers E. Hutchinson L. L. Robert, Jr. Alexander T. AsproditesArthur E. Wilson Robert L. Ragan George L. Luft, Sr.Wickliffe J. Many Robert L. Ragan George L. Luft, Sr.Wickliffe J. Many Robert E. O'Rourke O. E. WhitesideWalter T. Salathe Robert H. Redditt Roy J. BerggrenPeter H. Mistich Daniel L. Danner Bernard A. CamposHerman R. Waschka Frederick F. Dick.Jr. Norman A. Maestri, Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated: Hulon Huston Anderson, Carl Buford Hall, Adrian Leon Clark, Jr.

Initiated, passed and raised: John Peter Rockweiler

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Died: Louis G. Long, Leo Waldinan, Charles W. Burrill

Demitted—By Demit: Clifton G. McLellan

Dropped, Residence unknown: Silas J. Malbrough

FORUM LODGE No. 395

Organized June 24, 1920. Changed February 7, 1922.Meets on 6th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,

on the second and fourth Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 2208 Flamingo Dr., St. Bernard, La. 70085

Officers 1977

PeterO. Potter W.M. S. Bice S.D.Donald Atkinson S.W. Lenord Ryan J.D.E. Pat Hotard J.W. S. J. Canales Sr. StewardFernand F. Willoz, III, P.M Treas. William Page Jr. StewardGilbert H. Morrison, Jr., P.M Secy. Ferd. Von Behren TylerC. E. Klienschmidt, P.M Chap. G. L. Ryan M.C.

Past Masters

Fred. Von Behren,Jr. Lawrence E. Pfeffer Royal H. StinsenMarshall C. Strait John V. Santopadre Floyd C. RussellGeorge Jacob Wilt,Sr. Quinton A. Wright Fernand Willoz, IIIC. E. Kleinschmidt Henry L. Frey, Jr. D. David DickC. J. Kleinschmidt Thomas J. Doyle, Jr. John A. GerretsEdward F. Jurovich Emile B. Tosso Thomas Quinn

Donald E. Stinson Albert D. PopulisGilbert H. Morrison.Jr. John J. Murphy

James H. RoachChristopher J. Sprague

Record for 1976

Initiated: Jose Angel Spina, Donald J. Booth, Robert Emmet O'Flynn

Initiated, passed and raised: William Milton Page

Raised: Ronald Allan Aslanian

Died: Walthall H. Zigler, John Domec

Demitted—By Demit: Jordon Brown

Demitted—By Transfer: M. H. McLeinore

JOHN F. PURDY LODGE No. 396

Organized October 8, 1920. Chartered February 7, 1922.Meets on 4th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,

on the first and third Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 4214 State St., Dr., New Orleans, La. 70125


Officers 1977

A-305

Jeffrey C. LeDoux W.M.Barry Rittenberg S.W.William R. Evans J.W.Julius Raffle, P.M Treas.Sain B. Dryfuse Secy.Charles Budenich, P.M Chap.Bennie Felix S.D.FredFalgout M.C.PaulPerret M.C.

Albert A. Blum TylerCharles Wegmann StewardMichael Mayer, Jr StewardJohn Vignes StewardLarry Zion StewardCharles Lyons StewardMichael Mayer, III StewardDale Shows Steward

Past Masters

Samuel S. VictorHarry RittenbergA. M. Breauxt*L. N. GollA. Robt. RittenbergAdolph StiebelEdgar SteinerHerman RosenbergHarry NowalskyMeyer GlazerEdward J. Belsoin, Jr.Paul YuspehCraton J. Stouff, Sr.

H. Charles KornWin. E. MillerRobert C. MattinglyEdward L. BernerMoise AlaynickArthur G. BuuckJacob MerlinDavid BeermanIrvin I. Berglass"Lester F. CorcoranSidney MendelvitzJulius Raffle

Geraud VillemaretteWilliam A. Morise, Jr.David H. LevinMervin GinsburgDavid A. FelixRalph A. SternWilliam T. FentonGeorge L. JeffriesFred MillerI. Bernard SalomonCarl L. BurgamyThomas J. GardnerCharles J. Budenich


Record for 1976

Initiated: George F. Zimmerman, Jr., Harold G. Fonnan, Randy J. Ungar, Jay WallaceGoldman, Christopher Budenich, Ronald A. Bouvier

Initiated and passed: Lavalle Bernard Salomon

Initiated, passed and raised: William Leonard Sabel, Harold Paul Wittcoff, M.D., PaulAnthony Edgar Perrett, Cecil Warren Sager, Jr., William H. Jackson, John CharlesBudenich

Affiliated—By Transfer: Isadore Spivack

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Fred Allen Falgout, Roy B. Dumont, Emanuel J.Glinky, Thomas Tizzard, Jr.

Died: Harry Middleberg, Herman H. Rosenberg, Robert Childress, Carroll Ricord,Bernard Usprich, Paul Robinowitz, Morris David Lorber

Demitted—By Demit: James F. Howard

Suspended N.P.D.: Joseph L. Grice, Norris Watsky


ORLEANS LODGE No. 397

Organized March 3, 1921. Chartered February 7, 1922.Meets on 8th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,

on the first and third Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 1423 Aztec Ave., Metairie, La. 70005

Officers 1977

Ralph R. Hogan, Sr W.M.L. Harold Schmeltzer S.W.Ancil W. Buckelew J.W.Roger W. Wilder, P.M Treas.Chester H. Frederic, P.M Secy.Albert B. Tallieu, P.M Chap.

Ronald J. Creighton S.D.Annand R. Creighton J.D.Benjamin C. Ferguson M.C.Donald Creighton StewardAlex J. Breaux, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

Alex E. HayesAchille ThalsheimerRaymond F. Dell•Dorris GodetWalter M. Sanders, Jr.Morris J. Magliarrio

J. Mizzi ReveriaRoger W. WilderRobert Earl SchwallRobert Warren BakerChester H. FredericIrwin N. Cooper, Jr.Leland E. Cole

Emil J. KoeppNicholas SimonetteEdward D. McKinnionFrank G. KeeneRoland M. CampbellAlbert B. TallieuFrancis A. Hayes

•By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Louis Anison Jones, Clifford F. Frilot

Initiated, passed and raised: Benjamin Clinton Ferguson, Donald Anthony Creighton

Died: Samuel R. Falati, Ernest P. Munster, Jr.

Suspended N.P.D.: John J. Glaeser

ALEXANDRIA LODGE No. 398

Organized March 9, 1921. Chartered February 7, 1922.Meets in Masonic Temple, 410 Johnston St., Alexandria, Parish of Rapides,

on the first and third Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 4603 Lanny St., Alexandria, La. 71301

Officers 1977

Howard L. Coleman W.M.Don Wynn S.W.BenH. Flynn J.W.Albert R. McLaurin, P.M Treas.

Frank Hempen, Jr J.D.Michael Flynn M.C.Ray Sumner Mar.JackD. Wells Sr. Steward


Leonard Levy, P.M Secy. James Curlee Jr. StewardMilton C. Duke, P.M Chap. Nonnand L. Walker, Jr TylerJoe D. Brewster S.D.

Past Masters

J. L. Broadwell R. L. Brewster Elmer L. PierceC. B. Riffle W. J. DeFee E. D. Rusk, Jr.M. A. Levy David L. George Albert R. McLaurinM. L. Schwartzberg Chester E. McDonald Burce Duncan, Jr.Leonard Levy Louis C. Rasbury Clayton HenryJ. L. Scallan Ray Robert Allen Ned C. BerlinO. B. Sayers Marshall H. Gregory Merritt S. Pilcher.IVC. A. Smith Paul Terry I. K. BrewsterM. C. Duke James P. O'Neal A. H. BrewsterPerce E. Guinn Harold C. Price Gardner L. Grider

George B. BradenSeth M. CrawfordTroy K. Wakefield

Record for 1976

Initiated: Oiner Roy Camp, Jr., Ronald David Wells, George Irving Holman, II

Initiated, passed and raised: Leslie Vernon Bowman, Delbert Arthur Holmes, CharliePaul

Passed and raised: Gerry Eugene Wooley, Lightle Elmer Wooley

Died: Herman Aubrey White, Walter W. Hyde, P.M., Leon C. Bergeron, P.M., RobertF. White, Cleo M. Kellogg, Lucius Alton Cole, Joe Runyan Dellmon, James J. Jines

Demitted—By Demit: Herbert Edward Dean

Suspended N.P.D.: Bill Duane Guinn, Richard C. Melton, Sr., John R. Middleton,Raymond Dale Roberts, Richard Gill Wagner

CAPITOL LODGE No. 399

Organized March 9, 1921. Chartered February 7, 1922.Meets in Masonic Temple, 3950 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge,

on the second and fourth Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 1946, Baton Rouge, La. 70821

Officers 1977

Marvin E. Segraves W.M. Earl A. Morgan S.D.Ernest R. Eldred S.W. Marion P. Killgore J.D.Donald L. Smith J.W. John W. Weldon M.C.Valmon R. Stewart, P.M Treas. Orval J. Laiche, Sr Sr. StewardRoger Dutsch, P.M Secy. Glenn C. Deannan Jr. StewardLawrence C. Hughes, Jr., P.M. ..Chap. Lawrence C. Hughes, Sr Tyler


Past Masters

•Robert C. Power•Ralph F. HowardA. W. CauseyW. Frank ScottWilliam M. WilkersonSeaton J. ChambersHollis W. Lindsey, Jr.Gordon D. Denham

David Vernon DupreeC. J. BonnecarrereLonnie J. ArthurJ. Edgar MclnnisJohn R. SheppardSteve A. Alford, Jr.William G. WhitleyRoger DutschBrian H. Franks

Warren C. HoldenMartin T. AbingtonErnest W. HancheyRobert J. HutchinsonJ. Hughey BellueValinon R. StewartM. Jack ClaunchF. Marion FletcherLawrence C. Hughes.Jr.James C. Pittman

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: James Stephen Rowley, Wert Ely Myrick

Initiated and passed: Elmer R. Lofton, Leonard Quitman Sanders

Initiated, passed and raised: Richard Edgar Zwez, Orval Joseph Laiche, Sr., Glenn

Charles Deannan

Raised: Erval Eugene Jenkins

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: John Wallace Weldon

Died: Hubert Stanley Bankston, George Clarence Shirley, Edward Wilson Arceneaux,Franklyn Gordon Hornsby, William Wayne Dunnam, L. C. Crutchfield, Walter Pilcher

Demitted—By Demit: Stanley Leon Broussard

Demitted—By Transfer: William Harlan Collins, Edwin Oscar McLaurin

Suspended N.P.D.: Blake Warren Blakewood, James Edward Thoinason

CALCASIEU LODGE No. 400

Organized March 11, 1921. Chartered February 7, 1922.Meets in Masonic Temple, 717 Hodges St., Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish

on the second and fourth Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 1461, Lake Charles, La. 70601

Officers 1977

Oren R. Whitman W.M.EdwynC. Mayes S.W.Robert J. Johnson, Jr J.W.Richard A. Tharp, P.M Treas.Milton T. Frazier, P.M Secy.Hartford Lambert, P.M Chap.Michael L. Laurence S.D.

David R. Spears J.D.JohnH. Franklin, P.M Mar.R. L. Harper, Jr M.C.Cecil Shrewsberry, Jr Sr. StewardClarence E. Alford Jr. StewardLee C. Hornsby Tyler


Past Masters

Clarence L. Shaddock Buck York, Jr. J. W. PoolW. Lawrence Smith F. C. Gauthreaux Charles L. CannoucheJules Reinauer J. H. Barbour Carrell F. PennissonElmer A. Revelle M. T. Frazier John H. Franklin•Charles C. Hightower W. M. Thompson Hubert J. ScottJohn B. Armstrong J. K. L. Morgan Michael M. SperandeoH. M. Everett Winnie N. Fraser Chris E. Fistoe

E. G. Fisher Hartford LambrightRichard A. Tharp


Initiated: David LeRied Lout, Jerry James Manuel

Initiated and passed: James Allen Bryant, Carl Homer Butler, Jr., William Clyde Cotton,Cecil Rosco Shrewsberry, Clarence Ernest Alford

Passed: Barry Gerald Pitts, Hugh Ruffin Dodson

Raised: Randy Warren Roberts, Carley Charles Wright, Jr., John Wesley Ates

Affiliated—By Transfer Michael Lynn Laurence

Re-instated: Mack Farland Guinn, Rowland Alvan Preis, Jr., Joseph A. Tobin

Died: Edwin F. Gayle, P.G.M., James Augustus Mercer, Walter H. Ogden, MarionDeLaney Garrison, Tollie Ray Slayter, P.M.

Demitted—By Demit: Paul E. Douglas

Demitted—By Transfer: Hardy Augustus Lawrence

Dropped, Residence unknown: Warren C. Kohlman

NEW RIVER LODGE No. 402

Organized April 10, 1921. Chartered February 7, 1922.Meets on Alexandria St., Gonzales, Parish of Ascension,

on the first and third Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 217, Gonzales, La. 70737

Officers 1977

Thurman J. Tanner W.M. Richard G. Beall S.D.Bernie H. Cole S.W. Edwin H. Dean J.D.James H. Paxton J.W. James E. Gwynn M.C.George H. Walker, Jr., P.M Treas. Ronald J. Paxton Sr. StewardA. V. Argrave, P.M Secy. James R. Frans Jr. StewardJohn R. Taylor Chap. Charles B. Stokes Tyler

Past Masters

J. B. Millet James C. Williams George H. Walker, Jr.Alces V. Argrave B. G. Argrave George Frederic


Dudley W. Dixon Bennie Lee Banks Jimmie VeaseyWalter V. Carpenter Carl L. Luce Harvey Dupre, Jr.Vernon J. Laiche Robert A. Walker Thurman TannerWalter H. Kelly T. E. Argrave Eugene B. Thibeau, Jr.Glen C. Williams Sidney G. Gaundin Harold L. Carpenter

Wilfred G. Parker Donald L. AllisonJoe M. Seago

Record for 1976

Initiated: James Allen Allred, III

Initiated, passed and raised: Ronald Joseph Paxton, George Washington Roddy, EdgarCornelius Bishop, Charles Benjamen Stokes, Richard James Frans, Phillip Roy Moody,Joe Wade Walker, William Jeffrey Hopkins, Sr., Lance Joseph Banker, Troy EdwardBlack, Benton Wesley Miller, Ronald Joseph Breaux

Passed and raised: James Edward Gwynn

Affiliated—By Transfer Edwin Oscar McLaurin, John A. Gooding, John Roddy Taylor,Ivy Douglas Carroll

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Charles Lee Smith

Re-instated: Albert Joseph Dixon, Milton R. Morgan

Died: William Lee Richards, Dan L. Dixon

Demitted—By Transfer Byron W. Sevario

CEDAR GROVE LODGE No. 403

Organized at̂ Cedar Grove, Parish of Caddo, April 10, 1921.Chartered February 7, 1922.

Meets in the Masonic Temple, 6708 Southern Ave., Shreveport,on the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month.

Address of Secretary: Box 6055, Shreveport, La. 71106

Officers 1977

Grady B. Brown W.M. Walter T. Bade J.D.Douglas R. Council S.W. William L. Sessums M.C.Byron W. Boatright J.W. Kenneth A. Foster Mar.George H. Malone, P.M Treas. Clifton M. Woods Sr. StewardL. C. Robinette, P.M Secy. Clenton H. Rambin Jr. StewardDewey V. Hill Chap. Cornelius Hoffman TylerCarl C. Musgrove S.D.

Past Masters

W. E. Ferguson *John B. Hays Wyley RoseRuben Arthur Brown J. F. Shirley Sam F. Pennock, Sr.O. K. Brock Lawrence T. McGee Earl M. GrovesMorris S. Lewis Joe R. Tabor George H. MaloneBennie F. Gillaspie L. C. Robinette C. H. Adams


*Preston Win. Ford Hubert A. Carroll Robert R. CourtneyP. K. Waddell C. E. Turner William GatelyO. Lee Waddel Leo S. Whitlow Joseph M. SinoakElmer R. Tapp R. L. Sessuins Bobby J. McConathy*Warren A. Hirsch,Jr. J. F. Rosenblath Horace R. Barber*Arthur J. Horton Hovie Mason Charles C. Betterton

David A. Nichols Lyle F. Nelson, Jr.

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Joseph Richard Guerrero, George William Parker, Garry Randall Bade

Initiated, passed and raised: David Randal Willis, James Eineal Robinson

Passed: Leslie Lynn Williams, Glen Drayton Allen

Passed and raised: Sidney Van Patterson

Raised: Joe Tyler Carter, Sr.

Re-instated: Melvin Edgar Horton, Jules Ray Parker, Bernard Lee Higgins

Died: Haywood Octave Vallette, Ray Woods, Hollis Eugene Dean, Walter PrestonRoberts, Henry Crandel McMillan, Leo Louis Launch, William Garrett Beckham, AlbertLeroy Lewis, Julius Caesar Neil, Willis Francis McGowan, Thomas August Pinckard,Thomas Earl Stephens, Harvey Allen Harper, John Randolph Davis, Sr., P.M., HughMcConnick, Isaac Franklin Cryer, Merrell Douglas King, Sr.

Demitted—By Demit: William Watson Womack, Bernard Lee Higgins

Demitted—By Transfer: Luther Ray Rasberry, George Robert Richardson, Jr.

Suspended N.P.D.: Frank Julian Hamby, Jr., Raymond Eugene Smith, Sr.

INDIVISIBLE FRIENDS LODGE No. 404

Organized April 27, 1921. Chartered February 7, 1922.Meets in Sts. John Masonic Temple, 648 Opelousas St., Algiers, Parish of Orleans,

on the second and fourth Wednesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 2210 Mercedes Blvd., New Orleans, La. 70114

Officers 1977

George J. Carlile W.M. Lawrence J. Salvato J.D.Warren A. Buffone S.W. Paul T. Bourg, Sr M.C.Sterling P. Chauvin, II J.W. Sanders Witherup, P.M TylerNolan F. LeBlanc, P.M Treas. Clayton C. Olsen StewardClifton A. Seymour, P.M Secy. James Phelps StewardAmosE. Frazier, P.M Chap. Eric Fiddler StewardJerry Foret S.D.

Past Masters

Robert Peterson William J. Odenwald Frank A. VannIrvin A. Campbell Louis J. Brune, Jr. William M. Flynn


M. A. Whittington F. Dave Wilson James A. JohnsonChas. H. Wahl Curtis A. Barrios, Sr. William P. SuggsWarren B. Seymour Elphy F. Daigle, Jr. Oliver SpencerClifton A. Seymour Jerry J. Daigle, Jr. Joseph M. ComptonSanders Witherup Ralph C. Nielsen Thomas V. Baxter, IIINolan F. LeBlanc Paul C. Maillian Oliver J. BlanchardLion E. Brechtel Samuel J. Bucceri Arthur J. Schloegel, Jr.

Ainos E. Frazier

Record for 1976

Initiated: Gary George Nungesser, Alfred Walter Butcher, Billy Hoyd Lawrence, JohnBlanda, Jr., William Emory Gwinn

Initiated, passed and raised: Dwight Joseph Savoie, Lawrence Joseph Salvato, ErichJoseph Fiedler

Passed and raised: Gerald Foret

Re-instated: William Loran Atteberry

Died: Alvin Albert Lefeve, Terry Magdaluyo, Arthur Antoine Sperier, Jr., WoodrowWest Bryiner, Albert John Reaney

DAN GILBERT LODGE No. 405

Organized June 24, 1921. Chartered February 7, 1922.Meets in Lodge Bldg., Hwy. 15, Gilbert, Parish of Franklin,

on the first and third Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 101, Gilbert, La. 71336

Officers 1977

Elmer L. Tackel, Jr W.M. John H. Murphy, P.M S.D.Larry Bailey S.W. Edward Isgett J.D.Gary L. Martin J.W. L. M. Nichols, P.M M.C.Donald S. Ezell, P.M Treas. Rubin Stewart Sr. StewardElmer L. Tackel, P.M Secy. James Prather, Sr.,P.M Jr. StewardPaul Hammond Chap. Louie Ezell, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

P. B. Turner Harry Calhoun, Jr. James Bailey Prather, Jr.Loddis Nichols E. L. Tackel James R. FortenberryJohn E. Randall Louie Ezell James B. Prather, Sr.Harry Wafer, Jr. George K. Broadway, Jr. Donald S. Ezell

George H. Carroll

Record for 1976

Initiated: William Edward Ellerbe, Jr., Charles Warren Holcomb

Passed and raised: Rubin Clements Stewart


Re-instated: Harry Franklin Calhoun, Jr.

Died: John Robert Herrington, Edgar Ellis Emfinger

ISIS LODGE No. 406

Organized August 5, 1921. Chartered February 7, 1922.Meets on 4th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,

on the first and third Fridays in each month.Address of Secretary: 3709 Jean PI., Metairie, La. 70002

Officers 1977

Fred B. Oramous, P.M W.M.Erwin G. Huerkamp, Sr., P.M. ...S.W.Herbert V. Young J.W.Emmett Zimmerman, Jr., P.M....Treas.Daniel W. Phillips Secy.Eugene O. Causey, P.M Chap.

Henry E. Miller, P.M S.D.Henry L. Tobler, III J.D.DonaldS. Sawyer, Sr M.C.Carroll E. Brownell Sr. StewardRobert A. DeSadier Jr. StewardLeon Saucier Tyler

Past Masters

Jos. P. OddoJohn E. RuelWin. E. JamesAlbert P. Link, Sr.Lawrence J. MacalusoAphonse W. KuchlerLouis A. GuidryCasiinere DiCristina

John R. Redd, Jr.John B. HynesEininett I. ZiininennannCharles W. TurnerEdwin F. MahlRene RouxErwin G. HuerkampFred B. OramousCyril B. Burck

Record for 1976

Robert J. ColeLouis W. DunnGeorge R. BeckholtPaul J. PunzoRobert A. HuxenMaurice Z. SteabmanEugene J. FromentWilliam M. HuxenEugene O. Causey

Initiated: Gustave J. Richard, David L. Stilley, Randy J. Young, Sr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Henry Louis Tobler, III, Carroll Eugene Brownell

Raised: Emmet Milton Johnson

Re-instated: Randolph B. Howard

Died: Ulysses Serpas, Paul Mackey, Charles Lawrence Villeineur, William F. Leavitt,Alfred W. Webster, P.M.

Suspended N.P.D.: William Francis Roth, Jr., H. P. Cuevas, Thomas Edward Weath-erly, Jr., Donald James Murr°"

WILLIAM D. WHITE LODGE No. 408

Organized August 11, 1921. Chartered February 7, 1922.Meets in Gretna Masonic Temple, 501 Amelia St., Gretna, Parish of Jefferson,

on the first and third Thursdays in each month.Address of Secretary: 209 Cottonwood Dr., Gretna, La. 70053


Officers 1977

Dale P. Ullo, Sr W.M.William S. Marciante S.W.Archie D. Diebold, Jr J.W.Richard A. Bullock Treas.Edward A. Lamkin, P.M Secy.Rudy J. Plaisance, P.M Chap.Manfred E. Nicklas S.D.Roy E. Pennington, Sr J.D.Wayne P. Baye M.C.

Fred C. Borden Sr. StewardAnthony Isla Jr. StewardJohn H. Weaver Asst. StewardFred J. Petennan Asst. StewardClaude L. Shook Asst. StewardRandall J. Miller Asst. StewardJared Y. Francois, Jr Asst. StewardLucien C. Esnard, P.M. ..Asst. StewardEdwigh J. Schouest Tyler

tR. M. NashtWalter R. Simpsont Harold Heardtlgnatius A. ChandlertW. R. WhitetChas. J. BeckStanley G. TinneyL. Julian SamuelJos. E. FinkWilliam J. WhiteMarcus LandauJames D. Johnson

Past Masters

Leon Fink, Sr.Joseph M. MerlinOrean H. HowellL. L. Boudreaux.Jr.N. B. MurffT. D. JenkinsL. C. EsnardS. M. Templet*Eugene J. LeonardH. C. AdamsL. R. SmithKing P. RayEdgar L. PlaisanceSilas L. Pearson

Lloyd A. Hebert•Salvador A. Geraci,Sr.•Nicholas F. DeSalvo*D. A. Dahmes, P.G.M.Frederick Hertz, Jr.Walter O. Steinwinder, Jr.William J. White, Jr.J. O. PearsonJohn R. BegovichRudy J. PlaisanceWarren L. LanassaLee A. SmithEdward A. Lamkin


Record for 1976

Initiated: Charles Trapani, Jr., John Joseph Laine, Sr., Clyde V. Bourgeois, III, MichaelAdam Burke, Sr., William Edward Ritchie, Eric Christopher LeJeune, Jesse WilliamsMunguia, Jr., Lewis James Laurent, Abbott Jay Reeves, Earl Franklin Bates, DanielFranklin Powdrill, John Thomas Ales, John Charles Mitchel, Gary David Dubreuil,Herbert George Gautreaux, Cecil James Bowman, Jr., Lonnie Warren Winn, Byron PatrickJordan, E. D. Joseph Ducote, Eugene Sidney Wildblood, Robert Lee Mulally

Initiated, passed and raised: Winnfred Kenneth Mitchell, Vergus J. Adams, Robert DunnWinston, Russel J. Gros, Paul John Pekinto, John Paul Kuchta, Emile Anthony Dugas, Jr.,Sheldon Walter Guthrie, Roy Michael Cascio, Anthony Michael Badalainenti, RichardPayne Smith, Alva Charles Guthrie, John Cleveland Blalock, Dan Michael Crowley

Passed: Byron John Deemer

Passed and raised: Duffy P. McDonald, James Gordon Gilbert, Tyrone Gerald Boud-reaux, John Joseph Sullivan, Nelson Joseph Cantrelle, Jr., John Raymond Barbee, RoyJoseph Rogers, Robert Mathew Medley, Troy P. Ard, James Joseph Belsome, Jr., NolanJoseph Seibert, Sr., Leonard J. Crouchet, Jr., Peter L. Aguilar, Ray Eugene Hall

Raised: Curtis William Denton, Jr., Edward Fredrick Rantz

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Hiram Arch Whittington, Jr., Elmo Stanley Fremin


Re-instated: Jack Randle Allen, L. D. Mash, Elton Joseph Barthe

Died: Louis George Long, Leo I. Kerby, Wagner Joseph Perrin, Jr., Joseph John Frass

Deinitted—By Deinit: John Vemon Kincaid, Jr., George R. B. Roland

Demitted—By Transfer: Cleveland Scallions, William George Cook

Dropped, Residence unknown: Cleveland S. Banquer, Max Adrian Binford, Earl WayneVickry

Suspended N.P.D.: Wayne John Brehm, Jimmy Nelson Johnson

GREENWOOD LODGE No. 409

Organized March 7, 1922. Chartered February 6, 1923.Meets in Lodge Bldg., Greenwood, Caddo Parish,

on the first and third Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: Box 31, Greenwood, La. 71033

Officers 1977

Ardie L. Mitchell W.M. Ed Deen S.D.LoraL. Williams S.W. Francis Smith J.D.Donovan R. McMullon J.W. Clyde Williams Mar.E. D. Tucker Treas. Mark Williams Sr. StewardAlvinT. Hill Secy. Owen McDonnell TylerEarl Greer Chap.

Past Masters

Jimmie E. Ward Robert T. Bazzell Mason R. GoldsbyWilliam Taft Lynch L. M. Gilbert Edward D. TuckerAlvin T. Hill R. E. Davis Owen M. McDonnellJackson A. Ross T. C. Sallee, Jr. Jerry C. AllenTom McClurg R. E. Bazzell Donald M. Allen

Earl N. Greer, Sr.

Record for 1976

Initiated: James David Lard, Harold Gene Lilly, Edward William Deen, Jr., VaughanBounds McPherson

Initiated and passed: Horace Edward Gray

Passed and raised: Fred Walter Finley, Jr., Thomas Ray Williams, Marvin W. Barring-ton

Affiliated—By Transfer: Marcus Clyde Williams, Jr.

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Lora Leonard Williams, Marcus Clyde Williams,James Howard Burnhain

Re-instated: Ivey Rodger Poole, David W. Steger, Edward W. Deen, Sr.

Deinitted—By Demit: A. T. Bogue

Suspended N.P.D.: Ben H. Roberts


HARMONY LODGE No. 410

Organized March 25, 1922. Chartered February 6, 1923.Meets in Masonic Temple, 211 Park Ave., Eunice, Sr. Landry Parish,

on the first and third Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 588, Eunice, La. 70535

Officers 1977

Paul A. Miller W.M.Eugene N. Henderson S.W.James L. Forester J.W.William J. Lembeck, P.M Treas.Coleman Fontenot, P.M Secy.Wilbert B. Maynard, P.M Chap.

Rayburn E. Baker S.D.Nelson Richard J.D.John A. Fontenot M.C.Nolton P. LeDoux Sr. StewardVictor L. Ritter Jr. StewardBert B. Goss, P.M Tyler

L. L. WadeC. J. Derbes, Sr.L. D. WadeKirby R. SimmonsHarold A. GoumayOtis John SmithC. W. AndrewsSherman W. Laughlin

Past Masters

Boyce W. BundickLester R. ChisholmWilbert B. MaynardNaulton R. SalassiDavid L. HoustonOlan Ortego

John Clay ThompsonGilbert PrudhommeBert B. GossCharlie E. ReevesEarl R. StaggColeman FontenotWilliam J. LembeckKenneth R. Mohon

Record for 1976

Initiated: Ray Allen Aguillard, William Frederick Shaw, Benny Warren Freeman,Charles Dennis Ruedemann

Initiated, passed and raised: Thomas Meighan Morris, Jr.

Passed: Ricky Freddy Holbert

Passed and raised: Donald Delroy Givens

Raised: Victor Lemoine Ritter, James Richard Newman

Affiliated—By Transfer Herman A. Davis

Re-instated: Thaddeus Lafeze Dean

Died: Harry Bryan, Oakley Duaherty, Claud Wilson Moody, Dewitt D. Sittig

Suspended N.P.D.: Joseph Cully Firmin

MANY LODGE No. 411

Organized July 27, 1922. Chartered February 6, 1923.Meets in Lodge Hall, Shreveport, Hwy., Many, Sabine Parish,

on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 2 Box 659, Many, La. 71449


Officers 1977

Wright J. Aytes W.M. Kenneth Dew J.D.Arthur Fluitt S.W. Harlan Wright M.C.Willard Sibley J.W. C. L. Massingill Mar.James R. Veuleman Treas. Truman Anthony StewardBobby D. Geoghagan Secy. D. D. Thedford StewardJoel Speights Chap. Wayne Hill TylerDavid Davis S.D.

Past Masters

J. L. Spiers O. B. Campbell F. E. LeeJ. V. Nash D. D. Thedford Ray WilliamsP. W. Ford G. L. Branch Edwin L. PalmerC. L. Massingill Douglas L. Howard Edwin E. TealtL. W. Eddington Lester Velueman C. D. WorshamJ. M. Boag J. W. Phillips I. D. BostianDouglas Heard J. A. Roark Edwin R. LitesE. L. Edwards, Jr. D. D. Rains Harlon W. WrightV. A. Ware Leland F. Hortman M. Franklin Murray

J. M. Vickers David Davis

t50-Year Member

Record for 1976

Initiated: Robert Edwin Balleu, Clarence J. Key

Initiated and passed: Robert H. Lambert

Passed and raised: Donald Wayne Gilmer

Died: Charlie H. Bandy, Francis E. Lee, William H. Ponder

Suspended N.P.D.: Shelly Thomas Wiggins, Leland Felder Hortman, Dewry V. Mur-phy, Brady Franklin Strahan, Lewis Wilbur Tilley, Roland T. Waldon, William D. Self

DAYLIGHT LODGE No. 412

Organized March 8, 1922. Chartered February 5, 1924.Meets on 6th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,

on the first and third Fridays of each month at 7:30 o'clock P.M.Address of Secretary: 1729 Schnell Dr., Arabi, La. 70032

Officers 1977

Michael M. Dupree, Sr., P.M. ...W.M. Michael A.'Judice S.D.Frank S. Herzog S.W. Anthony J. Centanni J.D.Arthur J. Thomas J.W. Richard S. Whitehorn M.C.


John H. Sison, Sr., P.M Treas. Jacob J. Manger Sr. StewardAlbert G. Sison, P.M Secy. Thomas J. Purser, III Jr. StewardArthur M. Thomas Chap. Alexander J. Breaux Tyler

Past Masters

Alfred Geismar Frank C. Poche L. WetekammGustave J. Bergez Antoine Broussard Irving R. SisonE. D. T. Brown John F. Bosch.Jr. Leonce R. LandryH. Eugene Thomas James Forman Nicholas RandazzoAlbert G. Sison L. D. Mobley Michael M. Dupree, Sr.Chester L. Alba James C. Carlock Josef J. CennakJohn H. Huber, Jr. Anthony R. Buras James S. MorrisJohn H. Sison, Jr. Jos. A. Comstock Henry L. BilliotAlexander P. Bosch Arthur M. Thomas

Ronald J. Will

Record for 1976

Initiated: Henry Howard Mitchell, Courtney Kerner Bergeron, Frank Salvador Ran-dazzo, Thomas Rene Brantley, John David Dillon, Jr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Richard Sherman Whitehorn, Thomas J. Purser, III

Passed and raised: John Jacob Manger

Re-instated: Jarvis Norwood Price, Tinker Wells McCardle, Joseph Edgar Blanchard,Jr., Joseph Henry Walters

Died: Gustave John Bergez, Gustave Frank Peter Sison, Sr., James Francis Glynn, Sr.,Roland Joseph LeGlue, James Edgar Rainwater, Hebar Daniel Smith

Demitted—By Demit: Joseph Henry Walters

Demitted—By Transfer Larry Roy Duke

Suspended N.P.D.: Salvador Joseph Bivalacqua, Alfred Boudreaux, Jose AnaniasFernandes, Morris Gerber, Linton Quave House, Charles Edward Killgore, Jack HenrySperling

DAVID R. GRAHAM LODGE No. 413

Organized July 11, 1922. Chartered February 5, 1924.Meets in Germania Hall, 4415 Bienville St., New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,

on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 533 W. Marlin Ct., Gretna, La. 70053

Officers 1977

Wesley Switzer W.M. Warren A. Gettys M.C.Christen R. Berg, Sr S.W. Larry D. Andersen Sr. StewardC. R. Berg, Jr J.W. Gerald W. Kerr Jr. StewardHarold C. Frederick, Sr., P.M... .Treas. Theodore J. Modica Steward


Frederick C. Jung, Jr., P.M Secy.Rene C. Corcoran, Sr., P.M Chap.Ernest H. Martin, Jr S.D.Kenneth A. Nunez J.D.

Harold A. Kesler StewardDavid G. Lambert StewardAlfred S. Rottmann, Sr., P.M Tyler

Harold C. FrederickAndrew J. WestbrookJohn T. PercyLouis A. Legett, P.G.M.Alfred S. RottmannFelix H. WelschHarry HermanJulius C. StrackEdward J. Maxwell, Sr.

Past Masters

Albert R. BradyF. C. Jung, Jr.Albert E. Lambert, Jr.Harrison A. GrahamDavid MockDavid J. LevineLloyd S. KerlecRussell L. Fuller, Jr.Kurt S. Schwartz

Record for 1976

Raymond C. BurasEarle F. MorganL. Roy Austin, Sr.Benjamin F. Parks, Jr.Arnold SmasonEdward L. HopkinsC. Mason Foil, Jr.L. Roy Austin, IIILuke T. CorcoranJames A. BowersRene C. Corcoran, Sr.

Initiated: Marvin Wayne Kohake, Thomas Anthony Tizzard, III

Initiated, passed and raised: Alan Neal Smason, David Glenn Lambert

Passed and raised: Larry Don Anderson, Gerald Wayne Kerr

Raised: Kenneth Anthony Nunez

Affiliated—By Transfer Elis Blumenthal Geiger, P.M.

Died: David Howard Yuspeh, Lionel A. Goldenberg, Elmer Clifford Beebe, LeonMorris Sugannan

Demitted—By Demit: John Boykin Miins

Suspended N.P.D.: Leonard D. Markham

ISTROUMA LODGE No. 414

Instituted February 27, 1923. Charter Granted February 5, 1924.Meets in Masonic Temple, Corner of Dayton and Plank Rd., Baton Rouge,Parish of East Baton Rouge, on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

Address of Secretary: 12425 E. Sheraton, Baton Rouge, La. 70815

Officers 1977

IraC. Lard W.M.Michael D. Hill S.W.Howard L. Chaney, Jr J.W.Sidney D. Goodspeed, P.M Treas.Elton E. Dixon, P.M Secy.DeeC. Rose Chap.

Betram R. Denhain S.D.William A. Hodges J.D.Ellis D. James M.C.Frank J. Bergeron Sr. StewardDonald Dedon Jr. StewardRichard W. Hodges Tyler


Past Masters

F. C. Parker, Jr.H. H. MahierD. C. CarneyE. H. ThornsC. V. DawsonR. B. HeiganH. N. NeamesC. A. NeamesRobert Y. WickerJ. D. ReynoldsHarold E. Davidson

*By Affiliation

E. M. RatcliffW. J. McFarlandLovett YoungBennitt J. PendrasRoy A. AllenHarvey R. MorrisElton E. DixonAnthony J. GentilesSidney D. GoodspeedS. E. Baudinot, Jr.

Rae Ferguson*Doss R. PaxtonJames W. ChambersH. O. WilkersonJames D. McFarlandF. S. GolsonPerry E. Lucas, Sr.John G. PittinanC. G. YarbroughElliott PendrasIvy A. HanoC. R. St. AmantJohn H. Dykes

Kecord tor 1976

Initiated and passed: Clyde Ray Sandifer

Initiated, passed and raised: Donald Dedon, Lloyd Willard Shumway

Passed and raised: Harold B. Billingsley, Richard Waller Hodges

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Dalton Day

Re-instated: Jackie Lewis May

Died: Harry McGee Kepper, Wayne Wildia McDaniel, River Jones Myers, James W.Wesley, Edward K. Parker, Albert C. Brumfield, Sr., Adrian Francis Couret, Dallas H.Curry, Jake C. Sharkey, Robert E. Magee, Jr., Edward J. Myers, Francise Charleville, Jr.,Alvin J. Glotz, Lysle Parker Elliott, Roy Augustine Allen, Ferinand Waddell Wolfe, SamL. Collins, Lawson Clinton Lott

Deinitted—By Transfer: Troy Walter Pierce, Harry Donald Hodges, Clinton EugeneCarraway, Einmett R. Smith, Lavell Warren Warren

Suspended N.P.D.: Byron S. Bankston, R. M. Carradine, Herbert C. Davis, Rano J.Harris, Charles D. Lloyd

THEODORE ROOSEVELT LODGE No. 415

Instituted February 25, 1924. Chartered February 4, 1925.Meets on 8th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,

on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: 624 Ninth Street, New Orleans, La. 70115

Officers 1977

Edgar L. Lea W.M.John D. Johnson, Sr S.W.Theodore A. Morel J.W.Leonard H. Manson, Sr Treas.

Charles Deinmings StewardAlbert Arceneaux StewardErdar Allain StewardHy J. Giddens Steward


William A. Koenig Secy. Alvin E. Koenig StewardCharles T. George, Sr Chap. Thomas L. McCardle StewardAlex J. Davis, Sr S.D. Daniel Weaver StewardJames J. Davis, Sr J.D. Patrick Copping StewardJohn A. Heidell, III M.C. Lloyd Buras StewardSidney J. Gonzales Chief Steward Robert Gonzales StewardOrvil L. Johnson Asst. Steward John Booker Tyler

Past Masters

R. N. McConnick T. R. L. Morel Melvin M. MunchJoseph Mason Charles E. Manson John W. WeaverHaise J. Roddy Vincent P. Gaff Joseph W. GoodwinT. Sheldon Bridges * Anthony J. Perez Charles N. QuinJohn E. Seng Leroy A. Timmons, Sr. Arthur H. HoneycuttGeo. S. Yagel Wilborn L. Lovette Patrick F. CoppingLeonard H. Manson Woodrow Wilson Scott Albert J. Arceneaux

Justus Warren Lobb Lloyd A.BurasCharles T. George, Sr.

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Jessie Wm. Thorton, Jr., Williams James Bachemin, Jr., Fred Adolf Carstens,Frank James Davis, Clarence Wm. Deffis

Initiated, passed and raised: Sidney J. Gonzales, Jr., Robert Philip Gonzales

Affiliated—By Demit: Leslie Hall Brewer, Robert Eugene Gunter

Re-instated: Jack Lee Kane

Died: JamesE. Caruso, Carl V. Richardson, JohnH. Purcell, CharlesCornilius Worrell,Luther Wm. Griffis, P.M., Charles E. Erlandson

Demitted—By Demit: Joseph Didler Basile

SQUARE AND COMPASS LODGE No. 417

Organized April 9, 1925. Chartered February 2, 1926.Meets in Lodge Hall, 600 Daniel St., Kenner, Parish of Jefferson,

on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 3404 Ridgeway Dr., Metairie, La. 70002

Officers 1977

JohnE. Wolfe W.M. Solon G. McGee S.D.Richard J. Dubea S.W. Edward F. Prudhomme J.D.Arnold Willis J.W. Julio L. Morales M.C.Geo. R. Rabb, Sr., P.M Treas. Melvin E. Cain Sr. StewardR. H. Derwostyp, P.M Secy. Jackie L. Kerns Jr. StewardCleo E. Bathel Chap. Edward Bazer Tyler


Past Masters

Geo. C. Wiemer, Jr. Joseph J. Raziano James L. CarawayRonald E. Thomas Lawrence A. Goodwin Tay A. GuilininoLawrence A. Cure O. E. St. Cyr Edward T. UrsinWilliam R. Mancuso Irving B. Bourgeois Christopher W.Thomas D. Meola Sherly J. Alexis WestbrookA. P. Petite James N. Willemet.Jr. Thomas TizzardCornelius A. Hecker.Jr. A. J. Leonard, Jr. John J. McCluskeyHarry James Collins John H. Jackson George R. Rabb.Jr.George R. Rabb.Sr. Fred Hux Henry E. BrodhurstJohn H. Witte Richard H. Derwostyp Joseph S. Monaghan

Cleo E. Bathel

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Jack Lee Lanham, Frank Anthony Messina, George LeeHanks, Luke Bumthorne, Louis Burnthorne, Herbert A. Duvoisin, Jr., Marion ClevelandHamilton, Lloyd Lee Smith, Wallace Frank Wilson, Brian G. Hyver, Warren AllenPhillips, Michael George Sunseri, Larry David Reech, Peter Kimball, Al Joseph Stieb

Passed and raised: Isaac Jacques Benchabbat, Robert Paul Dale, Robert Richard Gwyn

Affiliated—By Demit: Robert Richard Gwyn

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Albert Clifford Crousselle, Curtis Benton Jones, Jr.,Richard Ernest Ferro, Edward Clifton Hedgepath

Re-instated: Grover C. Walk, John C. Baye, Russell Salvador Gilardi, John WarrenHarbison, Eugene Vernon Callegan. Billy Russell Luce

Died: Fred Louis Rivette, Sr., P.M., Igar Sims, P.M., John C. Bowman, Sr., OscarAllison Evans, Neff Joseph Loupe, George Arthur Cowan, Gavin Elonza Weaver, MartinK. Bonura

Demitted—By Demit: David W. Marshall, Sr.

Demitted—By Transfer Hugh Binford Kirkland

Suspended N.P.D.: Ronald J. Ainsworth, John A. Blackmon, Henry E. Brodhurst,Filmore F. Chatellier, William L. Evans, Lincoln Firmin, Curtis H. Griffin, Einmett M.McGeehee, Jr., Cecil C. Murray, Ronnie M. Phillips, Randy J. Pichoff, Houston C.Ramsey, William F. Smith, Glen D. Wood

QUEENSBOROUGH LODGE No. 418

Organized May 4, 1926. Chartered February 8, 1927.Meets in Masonic Temple, 2815 Missouri St., Shreveport, Parish of Caddo,

on the first and third Fridays of each month.Address of Secretary: 3417 Valleyview, Shreveport, La. 71108

Officers 1977

Richmond E. Walker W.M. Frank A. Racine, Sr J.D.JohnL. Dowden S.W. James Q. Flaherty M.C.David O. Hunt J.W. Jesse T. Spivey, Jr Mar.Edgar W. Clanton, P.M Treas. Danny L. Wiley Sr. Steward


H. T. Holyfield, P.M Secy. Howard F. Peters Jr. StewardRichard T. Webb, Jr Chap. Thomas E. Rainer TylerJames A. Bowman S.D.

Past Masters

John G. Wallace Floyd Tubbs Homer CrumpTruly Whittington C. L. Brewton, Sr. R. J. ReevesBethel Dial E. A. Tooke Royce E. ShofnerEddie W. Clanton Felix P. Johnson Dennis MayfieldJ. Clifton Hayes Sam Lowe Howard T. HolyfieldJohn Melvin Murphey Ruvian Hendrick James H. GreeneD. C. Shaw Jack Bickham Osine V. Benedict

William C. Vines Ernest R. KleimnAlgie L. McLaurin

Record for 1976

Initiated: Grover Paul Wiley, Steven Harold Blankenship

Initiated, passed and raised: Vernor William Holloway, Jackie Wayne Bison, AlbertKeller Lewis

Passed: Charley Stathem

Passed and raised: Gerald Reeves Finklea, Garvice Eugene Branch, James MalcolmPantalion, Clifford John Zimmerschied, Jr.

Raised: Coan Joseph Bueche

Re-instated: Jack William Thomas, Joe Ernest Townsend, James Lee Haygood

Died: Weldon Elmer Campbell, Charles Edgar Smith, Hugo Victor Smallfield, ThomasClyde Brown, Lon Morris Simmons, Willie Carl Roberts, James David Blair, WebsterEugene Mares, Howard R. Churchill, Prentiss Dudley Lewis, Sr., George Elmer Gentry,George Everett Jefferson, Gail Merck Rogers, Gordon C. Grayson, Bolivar EdwardHitesinan, Retlaw Reppert, Carl T. Morris

Deinitted—By Demit: James McCormick Goslin, Jr.

Deinitted—By Transfer: Elige Jim Hollifield, III, William Ansley Meredith, CharlieJackson Fallin, Marcus Clyde Williams, Jr.

Dropped, Residence unknown: Forest Nelson Cooper

Suspended N.P.D.: Kenneth Donald Boyd, Claude H. Ferguson, Jack Harrel Morrison,Robert William Payne, Homer Ray Simmons, Otho Clarence Owsley, James Ira Stephen-

WEST MONROE LODGE No. 419

Organized October 12, 1926. Chartered February 8, 1927.Meets in Lodge Bldg., 321% Trenton St., West Monroe, Parish of Ouachita,

on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 1017, West Monroe, La. 71291


Officers 1977

Ronald A. Yates.. W.M.J. W. Jackson S.W.Carl T. Fatheree J.W.Kenneth D. Lee, P.M Treas.Win. A. Pennington, P.M Secy.O. S. Robbins Chap.James C. York S.D.

Gene P. Dorman J.D.James L. Osbome M.C.John W. Dugger Mar.James E. Lied Sr. StewardCharles H. Whitaker Jr. StewardElzie Fitzgerald Tyler

Past Masters

*T. Scott Strickland,P G M .

Ford A. Hinest*D. C. MetcalfE. Nick Camp*D. O. HeslerF. A. BrownEdward M. FosterKenneth D. LeeC. C. PetermanJohn Duffy

Win. A. PenningtonFrank L. AllenWalter H. SpringfieldVernie Lee PylantClyde B. FultonHeddle Grant*M. A. McDonaldTahnadge E. AllenBennie E. ThigpenWiley F. Wheeler*W. T. Miazga

*B. H. MayesJack C. DalbyVernon R. Coon*O. S. RobbinsW. B. TaylorE. H. TillmanG. L. Stennett.Jr.Ralph E. Endsley*T. M. Fant, Sr.R. W. McElroy*Cleo Yeates*G. K. ThomasD. L. Aldridge


Record for 1976

Initiated: Teddy Roosevelt Taylor, Jr., William Bartley Rose, Raymon Dwaine Scott,Kernel Lee Hobgood, Carl Raymond Coates, Gary Benard Downs, Bussie Sulae Walker,Miles Gordon Tolleson, Daniel Milus Harkness, Sherman Wayne Martin, GeorgeWashington Pauley, Homer Hethcox, Donald Wayne Nugent, Michael Kenneth Oglesbee,Gary Wyles, Emmitt Lee Curry, Jimmy Mack Stancil

Initiated and passed: Charles Sidney Robinson

Initiated, passed and raised: Terry Lee Berry, Ronald Drew Hearne, Roy Glen Robinson,Ricky Joe Rowe, George Gullett Smith, John Arthur Allred, James K. Duncan, CharlesHenry Whitaker, Elzie Fitzgerald, Ronald Glenn Joiner, Horise McClelland, Alvin JacksonEaton, Jr., Jimmie Glenn Etheridge

Passed: Steven Wayne Howard

Passed and raised: James Lee Osborne, Jr., Gene Paul Dorman, Jimmy Emmett Gulett,Joh Richard Walker, Stanley Relerford Wall

Raised: Roy Wayne Kilman, Gene Paul Dorman

Affiliated—By Transfer Jewel Leslie Furlow, Gerald Kent Thomas, OUie R. Bridges,Clifton Raymond Tennison, Edward Morris Primm, Truett Grimm Brooks

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Michael Wilson Brooks, Perry Lewis Booker, CleoYates

Re-instated: John B. Scharf, Arthur Stephens Green, William Junior Fuller, DanielMatthew Frantom, Jr.


Died: John J. Kast, Ernest Lee May, Fred Lee Gewin, Roy Whitlock, Bennie BersnelKing, James Simpson Brice, Jim Evans Phillips, Johnny Marion Robinson, Ivy WilfordRogers, James Robert Sanford, George Moody Cox

Demitted—By Demit: Herman Grant Reece

Suspended N.P.D.: Willie Everett Bailey, Freddie Ray Boswell, Reese Edwin Rugg

ROBERT W. CRETNEY LODGE No. 420

Organized March 4, 1930. Chartered February 3, 1931.Meets in Masonic Temple, 107 La. Hwy. 2, Sterlington, Parish of Ouachita,

on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 152, Sterlington, La. 71280

Officers 1977

MelvinD. Wilson W.M. Riley J. Quarles S.D.BillieD. Bates S.W. Harold W. Sutton J.D.Donald G. Dumas J.W. David E. Carlson M.C.Charles R. Bonner, P.M Treas. Robert E. Dumas StewardVictor F. Parish, P.M Secy. James O. Webb StewardLuther L. Hamilton Chap. William A. Bates Tyler

Past Masters

Walter L. Laningham Jack Bowen Victor F. ParishWilliam H. Turner William D. Roark Kenneth W. OdomMoody W. Hendricks John Nolan, Jr. Ollie O. CorneliusEdward J. Sackett John W. Wilhite Larry GravesAubie L. McGough Stuart D. Peters Charles R. BonnerWm. M. Gardner, Jr. Calvin B. Folds Jarward Dumas

John F. Burdin James H. BryantRobert E. DumasLuther L. Hamilton

Record for 1976

Initiated: Arthur Devon Earl, William Charles Gnemi, Michael Lee Bates

Passed and raised: Clifton Hall, Jr., James Oren Webb, Joel Kent Antley, Thomas WyleyBonner

Affiliated—By Transfer Billy Sunday Lewis, Samuel Cooper Barr

Re-instated: Harry Lewis Westbrook, Loyd Alton Robinson

Died: Horvel Hamilton Bryant, Jeff RosweU, Minor Curtman Oglesby, Max MinorFunderburk, Sr.

Demitted—By Demit John Edward Blake, Otis Kendal Bailey

Suspended N.P.D.: Floyd Fonnie Humphrey


LEE E. THOMAS LODGE No. 421


on the fust and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 714 Hesper Ave., Metairie, La. 70005

Officers 1977

Lawrence E. Hasemann W.M.George P. Beauvais S.W.Robert E. Streeck J.W.Antoine J. Patron, P.M Treas.Hugh Igleharte, P.M Secy.Henry Galler, P.M Chap.

George W. Koneke S.D.Jack W. Howland J.D.Milton J. Gomes, P.M M.C.James E. Walley Sr. StewardErnest C. Jung Jr. StewardLeonD. Saucier Tyler

Past Masters

George W. HicksMilton J. GomesMartin E. EckartPresley B. BoboA. Paul FanninMartin E. KranzRaymond E. WeiserSam GulloJoseoph P. Catalanotto

Antoine J. PatronAdolph J. Mura, Jr.Eugene G. NastasiRobert Terry WorieyWarren G. ParkerRoy G. Stockton, Jr.Jack L. MartinNuma Louis Jones, Sr.Edward N. JonesAdrian I. Portier

Howell L. SwitzerJohn A. Pecoul, Sr.Jugh H. IgleharteGiUfredP.

Maniscalco, Sr.William F. GroschJames M. StageAlbert R. Slaney, Jr.James M. Walley, Sr.Henry Galler

Record for 1976

Initiated: Frank William Loebig, Alvaro Boada

Initiated, passed and raised: George William Koeneke

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Grable Elon Barrett

Died: Roy Alphonsus Reed, Sr., Oswald J. Antulovich, Miguel Angel Medina

Demitted—By Demit- Ernest Joseph LeRuth, Jr.

TRIUMPH LODGE No. 422

Organized May 11, 1941. Chartered February 9, 1942.Meets in Lodge Hall, Triumph, Plaquermines Parish,on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

Address of Secretary: 2632 Hudson PI., New Orleans, La. 70114

Officers 1977

Gary C. Leggett W.M.Cecil A. Buras S.W.

Dennis E. Howard, Jr S.D.J. Myron Newman J.D.


Edward Roberson J.W. James R. Roberts M.C.Hiram K. Greer, P.M Treas. George H. Collins Sr. StewardStanhope G. Carlisle, P.M Secy. Walter B. Latham Jr. StewardA. L. Bishop, P.M Chap. Emmitt J. Bourn, Jr Tyler

Past Masters

Felix J. Elston Roy Creamer J. C. BranchRaymond R. Ball Hiram Knox Greer Arthur L. BishopS. G. Carlisle Vas. H. Brogdon.Jr. W. H. McMichael.Jr.Eugene J. Mitchell Allen M. Buras Louis B. JohnsonLloyd K. Wallace Bryant Grant Milton E. WilkinsonErnal C. Terry David Everett Porter Preston L. KuhlmannGerald H. Barrios.Jr. Clifton A. Pelas James E. HowardIrving J. Buras Sidney J. Becnel, Jr. David L. Howard

Emmitt J. Bourn, Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated: Donald Eugene Redmond, James Ralph Watts, Lawrence Luke Stipelcovich

Initiated and passed: Sidney James Frugia

Initiated, passed and raised: Maurice S. Schoenberger, John David Butler

Passed and raised: James William Bennett

Raised: Kenneth James LeBoeuf, Aubrey Simmons

Died: Herman J. Collins, P.M., Willie R. Enfmger, Robert Edgar Prest, Jr.

Dropped, Residence unknown: Randy Wayne Book

Suspended N.P.D.: Jewett Claude Pugh, Bobby Joe Creech

T. B. GILBERT LODGE No. 423

Chartered February 12, 1946.Meets in Masonic Temple Wisner, Franklin Parish,on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

Address of Secretary: Wisner, La. 71378

Officers 1977

P. R. Thaxton W.M. C. B. Barlow J.D.I. L. Car S.W. Huey Priest M.C.James H. Stephens J.W. L. M. McMaham, Jr., P.M Mar.Robert Scott, P.M Treas. Jack Roberts Sr. StewardWilliam H. Roach, P.M Secy. Huey Stephens Jr. StewardMilton Williams Chap. W. L. Howington TylerJudson E. Temple S.D.

Past Masters

*S. Arleigh Morgan Mather Ray Young Huey PriestJohnnie R. Ferrington William H. Roach James Ellerbe


Robert M. Hammons Joseph C. Brewer, Jr. Harold StephensP. R. Thaxton, Jr. Robert H. Scott Lawrence M. McMaham.Jr.William E. Carroll T. A. Kerrigan I. L. Carr

W. A. Mock W. L. Howington

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Affiliated—By Transfer Judson Eugene Temple

Died: Francis Marion Spann, James Gordon Mitchell, Sr.

Demitted—By Demit: Riley Joe Emrick

Suspended N.P.D.: Horace Edward Blair, Samuel Dolph Ferrington, Henry Parker

SULPHER LODGE No. 424

Chartered February 10, 1947.Meets in Lodge Hall, corner of Willow and Cherry, Sulphur, Calcasieu Parish,

on the first and third Mondays of each month,except when Monday falls on National Holiday or day

observed in lieu thereof, no meeting held.Address of Secretary: 626 W. Verdine St., Sulphur, La. 70663

Officers 1977

John J. Flowers W.M. Lester A. DeLouche J.D.Steven L. Flenniken S.W. Homer E. Taylor M.C.JohnH. Coontz J.W. Cleo B. Haney Mar.Gordon B. Wooster, P.M Treas. Ralph W. Grafton, Jr Sr. StewardCharles Fletcher Ray, P.M Secy. Richard J. Martin Jr. StewardJessie Koonce Chap. Wilson J. Thistrup TylerHarvey J. Morgan S.D.

Past Masters

Charles F. Ray Murphy Dronet *Mac D. CraftHorace Guidry Herman Leo Key Joseph D. SpellRay L. Bright Jos. C. Boudreaux.Sr. William A. StringerJohn C. Roberts Joe Lavern Barrett Gordon B. WoosterClarence C. Chandler Pat Leroy Jernigan *Jiinmie F. LangleyAlbert Edward Kyle Raybum Lelus Tackett Richard S. WatsonClark J. Pollard *Mural L. Vincent Richard L. StoutLouis A. King *Edward C. Shroll Mike M. Foreman

*By Affiliation


Record for 1976

Initiated: John Burt Parham, Robert A. Hunter, Jr., Raymond Eric Jones, Harry LeeDavis

Initiated, passed and raised: Roy Lee Ogea, Richard James Martin

Passed and raised: Charlie Nelson Thomas, Dewitt Raymond Thompson

Affiliated—By Transfer: Charles D. Thomason, Otho Z. Fenner

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Robert White Martin, Jr.

Re-instated: G. C. Gibson, Rayford Lafayette Bagwell

Died: Earl Clemon Huffman, Robert Whitt Human, John Andrew Bass, Edward PierceKyles, Clarence Como, Arthur Carl Johnson, Joseph Clarence Whitaker, Murl LelandVincent, P.M.

Demitted—By Demit: Charles Monroe Hutchins

Demitted—By Transfer Llewellyn E. Kyle, Fernando C. Dodd

Suspended N.P.D.: Luther Ronald Arnold, Charles C. Bahr, Cecil Otis Bailey, Hrry K.Branscum, Gibbon E. Covington, David Alexander Foster, Tommy Eugene Francis, LarryGrant Henning, Richard Arlen Hewitt, Clarence Janies, Richard Neal Ransom, Jr., AlvinWallace Sinnons, Charles Lee Trahan, Carey R. McMillan

FAIRFIELDS LODGE No. 425

Chartered February 10, 1947.Meets in Brick Bldg., 4376 Fairfields Ave., Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge,

on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 8151 Franwood Dr., Baton Rouge, La. 70806

Officers 1977

James E. Norsworthy W.M. Clarence W. Cox S.D.John W. Collins S.W. Hobart E. Gregory J.D.Gerald G. Morgan J.W. Ronnie R. Anzalone M.C.Albert Bethelot, P.M Treas. Dale E. Stage Sr. StewardFredH. Raiford, Jr., P.G.M Secy. Carl D. Vernoy Jr. StewardPercy W. Lee, P.M Chap. Charles W. Smith Tyler

Past Masters

*D. A. Westmoreland Robert L. Kleinpeter James F. PendergrassRex R. Mixon Aaron G. Mason John A. WhitneyLonnie Sibley Howard H. Hudson Billy L. WilsonJames B. Matranga, Jr. Perry Lee Smith James L. Munn, Sr.Fred H. Raiford, Jr., Dallas W. Futch Sidney L. Hornsby

P.G.M. Willie P. Wray, Jr. Beverly J. GuillotFloyd T. Bernard Roddie B. Ansley Percy W. LeeAlfred Berthelot R. Edwin TaylorElmer W. Knight

*By Affiliation


Record for 1976

Initiated: Kernie Alton Font, Charles Blake Collins

Initiated, passed and raised: Dale Leon Stage, Venice Kelder Watts

Affiliated—By Transfer T. J. Ozbun, Jr.

Re-instated: Idas Campbell Poynor

Died: Jules Miles Franz, Frank J. McCoy, Henry Walker, Rodney Collins, George A.Proctor, George W. LeBlanc, Berlin Watts, Dannie Eugene Mixon, Armour RayBeauchamp

Deinitted—By Transfer Joseph Arthur Roussel. Jr.

FIDELITY LODGE No. 426

Chartered February 16, 1948.Meets on 7th Fl., Masonic Temple, New Orleans, Parish of Orleans,

on first and third Fridays of each month, except December,when first Friday only.

Address of Secretary: 2025 Margaret Ln., Meraux, La. 70075

Officers 1977

Edward J. Madona, Jr W.M. Dennis K. Noonan S.D.Leopold R6senbaum, P.M S.W. Clyde J. Welcker J.D.Arnold Kinchen J.W. Mack E. Perry M.C.Charles O. Heintz, P.M Treas. Harry G. Wolowitz Sr. StewardFredrick J. Soule, P.M Secy. Jack L. Rivilin Jr. StewardClaude H. DeHart Chap. John A. Booker Tyler

Past Masters

Mercer D. Jones Herbert J. Lingoni, Jr. Ernest O. Williams, Jr.F. J. Barbier Leopold Rosenbaum Eugene L. LeCron, Jr.Lloyd M. Klingman Frederick J. Soule Peter J. NageleLeonard C. Joseph Paul Peter Garofalo Thomas C. HildebrandCharles W. Wendell Dolphus Monroe Hall Charles O. HeintzJames Morgan Bayhi George A. PermitSidney E. Lynam

Record for 1976

Initiated: Robert Earl Taylor

Initiated and passed: Leroy Anthony Choina, Sr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Mack Elmer Perry, Sr.

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Anthony Richard Bova

Re-instated: Charles Herman Byrd, Ellis Mintz

Died: Leon Mintz

Suspended N.P.D.: Charles Herman Byrd


LAFOURCHE LODGE No. 427

Chartered February 16, 1948.Location changed from Golden Meadow 1950.

Meets in Lodge Bldg., Cut Off, Parish of Lafourche,on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 432, Golden Meadow, La. 70357

Officers 1977

Emile J. Polkey, P.M W.M. James B. Hogue J.D.Rene Guidroz, Jr S.W. Russell LaViolette M.C.Dave A. Guidroz J.W. Nolan Adams, P.M Mar.Nat Collins, Jr., P.M Treas. Wayne Duet Sr. StewardLeonard P. Olivier, P.M Secy. Wayne Brossette Jr. StewardHuey P. Collins, P.M Chap. Robert Bruce TylerNat Collins, III S.D.

Past Masters

John A. Brady, Sr. George W. Gordon Jason J. GriffinAnderson E. Griffin Nolty J. Griffin Huey P. CollinsJohn B. Nichols Leon Adams Carol A. DoucetKirby B. Collins Rene Guidroz Clausey J. GisclairLeonard P. Olivier Clarence Callais Lawrence J. CallaisCharles J. Griffin Nat Collins, Jr. Emile J. Polkey

Floyd Callais

Record for 1976

Initiated: Joseph Robert Dufrene, Andrew Charles Galliano

Passed: Michel Robinson Esponge

Passed and raised: Anthony Skelly Hebert, Joseph Dennis Sanamo, Wayne David Caston

Raised: Cecil Dal ma Breland, Daniel Peter Angelette

Affiliated—By Transfer: Vernon Grissom, Andrew Chris Pitman

Died: Nolty J. Theriot, Jack McCartney, Walter Hunter, Jr.

Demitted—By Demit: Norbert R. Gisclair

Suspended N.P.D.: Freddie Smith, Troy Guidroz, Cleveland Champagne, Darrel Mer-rifield, John M. Mabry

ANDREW JACKSON LODGE No. 428

Chartered February 16, 1948.Meets in Lodge Bldg., 1111 LeBeau Ave., Arabi, St. Bernard Parish,

on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 7207 Claiborne Ct., Arabi, La. 70032


Officers 1977

James C. Cooley, Jr W.M.Elza K. Holman S.W.Leonard C. Marlborough, Sr J.W.Julius R. Lucas, P.M Treas.James U. Simmons, Jr., P.M Secy.Salvadore N. Calo, Jr Chap.Ernest R. Knight S.D.Kenneth J. Bordelon J.D.Win. C. E. Schmidt, P.M Mar.William C. Turnage, Sr M.C.

Mathew DiMacco, Jr Sr. StewardJoseph Marchese Jr. StewardFrank Weidenbacker StewardJames R. Moser StewardEmile E. Goettz StewardGlynne M. P. O'Rourke StewardCharles E. Scott StewardArthur J. Miller, Sr StewardJohn Alphonso Tyler

Past Masters

•Joseph Asevado•Henry L. DreyfusArthur M. RetifH. R. RayThomas L. PettyWilton B. Warren•George O. Daigle,III•Andrew Frick

•Francis P. Raymond•Joseph Molinary, Jr.Hosea W. WilliamsColeraan O. LinkerWoodros C. LemoineAlbert F. DeBrueysJ. U. Simmons, Jr.Alfonso M. MeitinMatthias KatzAlfred R. Oliver

Edwin M. George, Jr.Richard B. WelbornThomason F. T. ClarkMalcolm C. WortmannJulius R. LucasAlbert Inky IncrivagliaGeorge A. SchmidtAllen P. MerwinWilliam C. E. Schmidt, Jr.

•By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Adam Joseph Cedotal, Henry Bianchini, Ronald Joseph Vega, Jimmie An-thony Bene, Sr., Earl Jules Lopez, Jr., James Paul Croll, Harold Wightsil, Jr.

Initiated and passed: Theodore Patrick Doyle

Initiated, passed and raised: Frank Edward Hess, J. C. Irwin, Harold Jack Walker,Glynne Michael Patrick O'Rourke

Raised: Charles Edgar Scott

Affiliated1—By Plural Membership: Sion Gordon Smith

Died: Louis Alois Klotzbach, Donald Foster Kahle, Lawrence August Hurstell, RudolphS. St. Germain, P.M.

Demitted—By Demit: Paul Anthony Graffia, Craton J. Stouff, Sr., P.M., ClarenceCraig, August Hahn, P.M., Edward J. Asevedo, P.M., Leon Nunez, Jr., P.M., John E.Miller, Sr.

Dropped, Residence unknown: Lloyd Anthony Saucier

Suspended N.P.D.: Zane Dolan Bryant, Russell Francis Burton, Jr., Alfred JosephChoina, Jr., Arthur Joseph Loescher, Kelly Carlo Nicosio, Hubert R. Ray, P.M., MauriceMathias Reuter, Thomas Paul Gray


GUEYDAN LODGE No. 429

Chartered February 14, 1949.Meets in Old Bank of Gueyden Bldg., 214 Main St., Gueydan, Parish of Vermilion,

on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.Address of Secretary: Box 217, Gueydan, La. 70542

Officers 1977

Howard K. Hair W.M. Lee E. Hartwell J.D.VerlinR. Fontenot S.W. Harold V. Hair M.C.RichardS. Sirmon, Jr J.W. Howard T. Merritt, Jr Mar.Harold T. Merritt, Sr Treas. Harris C. Miller, Jr Sr. StewardHarris C. Miller, P.M Secy. George R. Rives Jr. StewardWilliam M. Finnin Chap. Gene R. LeJeune TylerWadeN. LeJeune S.D.

Past Masters

J. Sydney Gross M. D. O. Trombley Edwin T. HairJames W. Comer Harris C. Miller Frederick R. HeardElias LeJeune Harold V. Hair Nelson R. LegeRobert D. Dillon, Jr. James S. Pinkard Gene LeJeune

Thomas J. Fontenot Harold T. Merritt, Jr.Harris C. Miller, Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: John Donald Sensat

Passed and raised: William Martin Finnin

Died: David Merritt

Suspended N.P.D.: George William Harkins

BAYOU CHICOT LODGE No. 430

Chartered February 14, 1949.Meets in Lodge Bldg., Hwy. 167, 1 mi. N. of Bayou Chicot, Parish of Evangeline,

on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 76, Pine Prairie, La. 70576

Officers 1977

Eddie R. Johnson W.M. Hardy G. Andrus J.D.Clifford H. Cutter S.W. Percy J. Granger M.C.William H. Neal J.W. James B. Andrus Mar.Kent Thompson Treas. Donald R. Miley Sr. StewardWilliam A. Ortego, P.M Secy. Robert E. Henry Jr. StewardJ. Edwin Elliot, P.M Chap. Silton Bordelon TylerJohn E. Goodman S.D.


Past Masters

D. W. Conway Grady D. Foreman Billy E. HarringtonJewell Elliott Talmage C. Sadler Elby H. McManusJoseph E. Flash,Jr. J. Edwin Elloitt Aubrey C. Tatman.Jr.William Hart, Jr. James Gordon Graves Harold H. DevilleCrompton Johnson William I. Martin Philip Whittington, Jr.Edmund Morrison William Sidney Gaudet William A. Ortego

Curtis J. McDaniel

Record for 1976

Initiated: Elvin T. L. Fontenot, Clarence Wesley Johnson, Jackie Ray Hightower, RogerDale Oge, Kenneth Owen Hebert, William Hayward Eaves

Initiated, passed and raised: James Brannon Andrus, Robert Eugene Henry, TerrelWayne Deshotel, John Ervin Goodman, Donald Ray Miley

Passed and raised: Harris Manuel

Raised: Charles Allen Young, Roger Lee Carpenter

Died: Hozey Willie Taylor, Elter Joseph Smith, Jr., Henry O. Devalle, Jewell MurphyMays

Demitted—By Demit: Knox V. Little

CALVIN LODGE No. 431

Chartered February 14, 1949.Meets on 2nd Fl. of Lowe's Grocery, Calvin, Parish of Winn,

on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.Address of Secretary: Calvin, La. 71410

Officers 1977

Gary Bates W.M. Jerry Anderson S.D.Cliff Wilkerson S.W. Phillip Anderson J.D.Kenneth Martin J.W. Lyndell Stanfill Mar.Lelve Franks Treas. Austin Jordan Sr. StewardBob Carpenter Secy. Jerry Cloud Jr. StewardErnie Yocum Chap. Leon Carpenter Tyler

Past Masters

Leon Carpenter Bob Carpenter James Martin, Jr.A. J. Canerday Austin Jordan Lawson GriggsAlon Carpenter George Stanfill Fussell Brown, Sr.Lewis F. Martin Jerry Cloud

Kenneth Martin

Record for 1976

Initiated: Donald Wise

Passed John Martin


BROADMOOR LODGE No. 432

Chartered February 14, 1949.Meets in Lodge Bldg., Southfield at Roma Drive, Shreveport, Parish of Caddo,

on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 5212, Shreveport 71105

Officers 1977

Eddie P. Mays W.M. Murrell Stansell, Jr J.D.John R. Needles S.W. Harold L. Starks M.C.Samuel F. Hynes, Jr J.W. Charles P. Griffith Mar.Albert G. Page Treas. Kenneth R. Barns Sr. StewardDonald L. Lackey, P.M Secy. Charles E. Simpson StewardJoe N. Strickland S.D. John E. Parnell Tyler

Past Masters

*E. C. McClanahan James A. Gallagher Stanely M. CothernJoel A. Taylor Donald L. Lackey Malcolm L. SuttonWin. Miller Bush H. Corley Fox Melvin BrazzelE. A. Gillispie, Jr. Bruce L. Bordelon Byran H. CarpenterCharles O. Long Howard N. Bailey Gene O. StephensRobert B. Lay Edwin R. Nelson Gus B. Lippmin

Calvin L. CooleyCharles O. Cook, III

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: David William Ivey, Glen Brekeen, Roger Allen Gunderson, Charles RayDeVille

Initiated, passed and raised: Horace Ray Overstreet, Ben Robert Lay, Steven O'ConnerNicholson, Jerry Jones Bell, Peter Eugene Tucker, Anthony Bruce Owens, MeredithPenrose St. Clair

Passed and raised: J. L. Holtsclaw, Rudolph Raymond Francis

Affiliated—By Demit: James Murry Avant

Affiliated—By Transfer: Samuel Paul Jones

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Alfred Gerald Howard, Jerry O. Price

Re-instated: Clyde Kermit Greer

Died: Daniel Paul Miller, Clyde Wilburn Broome, Charles Clark Hart, Martin H. Stroud,Jim Bob White

Demitted—By Transfer Jay J. Ball

Suspended N.P.D.: Leo Wayne McDonald, Joseph O'Brien Rimes, Jack D. Waterfield,Rex Olson Wilkinson, Jerrol Lane Calk, James Richard Keller, Jr., Homer Dee Lawson


RUDOLPH A. W. H. KRAUSE LODGE No. 433

Chartered February 11, 1952.Meets in Masonic Temple Annex, 719 Hodges St., Lake Charles,

Parish of Calcasieu, on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: 816 5th St., Lake Charles, La. 70601

Officers 1977

GroverG. Hanes, Jr W.M. James H. Silcox J.D.William A. Gamble S.W. J. David Guillory M.C.Clarence C. Barton J.W. Harvey J. Sims Mar.Harmon E. Walker Treas. George Vamvoras Sr. StewardMads Christensen, P.M Secy. E. F. Keller Jr. StewardLeon J. Guidry Chap. Ed L. Mize, P.M TylerFrank E. Nelson S.D.

Past Masters

t*M. L. Christensen Voris King Abrey L. DeRouenLeo Guimbellot Leon J. Guidry Hennan E. WalkerJack D. Robinson, Jr. H. B. Marshall Ortha L. KirtleyGeorge Dykes George P. Vamvoras Edward L. MizeD. W. Jessen George V. Bailey Alvin B. King

Jack D. Robinson.Sr. William H. JeffersClaude I. Reynolds


Record for 1976

Initiated: Leo Edward Vaught, Jr., Elies J. Thibodeaux, Arvie Joseph Gary, Jack WarrenGuillory

Initiated, passed and raised: David Julian Guillory

Passed and raised: Johnny Pair

Affiliated—By Demit: Samuel H. Jones

Affiliated—By Transfer: Llewelly E. Kyle

Died: Curtis Cady, Era E. Vice, George Hilton Redden

Demitted—By Demit: Albert Milton Lofton

KROTZ SPRINGS LODGE No. 434

Chartered February 11, 1952.Meets in Masonic Bldg., Frederick St., Krotz Springs, Parish of St. Landry,

on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 236, Krotz Springs, La. 70750


Officers 1977

Earl C. Penn W.M. John Muse J.D.Willis Doirion S.W. Archille CourviUe M.C.G. W. Peck, Jr J.W. Bobby Hooks Mar.Lawrence Williamson, P.M Treas. Lonnie Williamson Sr. StewardJames R. Courville, P.M Secy. Randy Hooks, P.M Jr. StewardHenry Williamson, P.M Chap. Roy Williamson, P.M TylerCarlton Johnson S.D.

Past Masters

C. J. Ashley Herman Reed Lawrence WilliamsonHerman Ducote Archille Courville Roy WilliamsonD. G. Bennette Mason Ducote Granville ManuelRobert G. Little Horace Reed, Jr. James CourvilleJessie J. Devillier Hillary Baldridge Willie HooksWilliam Williamson Henry Williamson Robert Humphrey, Sr.Carlton C. Johnson George Whitington Norman PlaisanceAllen Penick Willis W. Doiron Bobby J. Hooks

Randy HooksLonnie R. Williamson

Record for 1976

Passed and raised: John Lester Muse

Died: Herman Ducote

NORTHEAST LODGE No. 435

Chartered February 11, 1952.Meets in Masonic Temple, 4255 E. Brookstown Dr., Baton Rouge,

East Baton Rouge Parish, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 9323 Ventura Dr., Baton Rouge, La. 70815

Officers 1977

Walters. Smith W.M. Ernest L. Tate S.D.James O. Lambert S.W. William K. Timmons J.D.Jack M. Lee , J.W. Claude L. Cranfield Sr. StewardEdwin A. Brown, P.M Treas. Willie A. Graves Jr. StewardDavid Broussard, P.M Secy. Gerald L. Long TylerGeorge L. Mitchel ChaD.

Past Masters

•Robert Y. Wicker L. L. Wales Edward H. AnnisteadRussell B. Nettles W. E. Jenkins Emerson G. WilkinsonFrank B. Aumiller, Jr. Edwin A. Brown Jimmie Dean Dunkin


Joe Hargis Roy E. Newman Jesse L. DunawayLeland C. Warren John L. Cehmin Leslie R. Spillman, Jr.Jack W. Mills Amos P. Smith Carl J. AshfordDavid O. Broussard James K. Pinell

Howard G. Peterson

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Bruce Wayne Wilbur, Larry Lee Henderson, Alfred Gary Henderson, WilliamEdward Kirkland, Jr., Louis Barry Easley

Initiated, passed and raised: Cecil Carter Miller, Danyl Hugh Clark, Edward Jack Lenna

Passed: Henry Homer Henagan, III, Jan Maxwell Futch

Passed and raised: James Claiborne Ashford

Affiliated—By Transfer Arvin Justus GravesDied: Howard Bruner Fisher, Willie Lemings, William Henry Britton, P.M., Huey

Harold Kirby

Demitted—By Demit Donald Melvin Dowell

Demitted—By Transfer Clarence Leo Dykes, Nathan Lofton

FAIR PARK LODGE NO. 436

Chartered February 11, 1952.Meets in Shreveport, Parish of Caddq,

on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 140 E. Ratcliff St., Shreveport, La. 71104

Officers 1977

J. W. Corder W.M. Roy E. May J.D.Glen I. Jackson S.W. Drafton Courtney M.C.VernonC. Humble J.W. Olen J. Smith Mar.Joseph E. Steffek, P.M Treas. George M. Perot, Jr Sr. StewardR. D. Bayliss, P.M Secy. Burley J. Dolan Jr. StewardWilliam H. Hunter Chap. Earl Lively, P.M TylerMelvin Barnes S.D.

Past Masters

•J. Edwin Carlisle J. O. Griffin *Jaines C. DavidsonJoseph E. Staffek Richard L. Scott D. M. CauseyR. D. Bayliss Walter C. Spivey, Sr. Roy L. Walters, Jr.*Mack Sneed William C. Gann J. M. NunnHerschel W. Cobb "Charles E. Love Hugh H. AustinJ. L. Fitzmorris "Charles A. Manley Billy Gene ClarkW. B. Tarbutton Jimmy R. Rape L. G. DeLoach

WORK AND RETURN OF LODGES A 339

Joe C. Hayes Fred H. Britton Douglas J. GivinsH. K. Poulan, Sr. S. T. Losey, Jr.Earl F. Lively Thomas R. Milan

•By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Arlan Wayne Antee, Bobby Ross Lewis

Initiated and passed: James William Talley

Initiated, passed and raised: Roy Edd May, Roger Stephen Bartlett, Burley Joe Dolan

Passed and raised: Thomas Vincent Humphrey, Glenn Oyler Bush, Garland DeanStrange, Jr., Herschell Wilson Cobb, Jr.

Raised: Kenneth Wayne McDonald

Affiliated—By Transfer Earl Francis Lively, P.M., Elmer E. Edwards, Bernice LeeAllbritton, Joe V. Graber

Re-instated: Brosier Milton LeMay, Jr., Arthur Borland, Jr., Hubert Pierce Bryant,Aubrey Lee Palmer, Frank Earl Dickey, Douglas Lee Allbritton, Roland Allen Mathis

Died: Thomas Edwin Riley, Loren Joy Dawes, Marvin Clements Wyatt, Sam T. Scott,Odis Marion Hill, Cleon Ellis Raymond, Daniel Edsell, Reginald Elmo Harris, Sr., JosephWesley Goodwin, Henry Hoob, Arthur Borland, Jr., James Thomas Rape, William H.Becken, Hugh Henderson Austin, Raymond Reginal Rooks

Demitted—By Demit: Stanley Webb Broom, Lynn Newman Maxwell

Demitted—By Transfer James Raymond Williams

Suspended N.P.D.: Joseph C. Burroughs, Sr., Louis P. Currie, Billy Ray Davis, JohnnyMerle Jones, Perry Allen Montgomery, James Murrell Suminerlin, Wendell D. Crager,Wilburn Cole Hay, Henry Floyd Patton, Sr.

Suspended U.M.C.: Robert Oakley Rourk

JOHN C. AYERS LODGE No. 437

Chartered February 9, 1953.Meets in Masonic Temple Annex, 717 Hodges St., Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish,

on the first and third Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 1244, Lake Charles, La. 70601

Officers 1977

William G. Turton W.M. Jerry D. Ross J.D.Milton M. Rumley S.W. Percy T. Bullion M.C.John L. Volta, Jr J.W. Rodger A. Board Mar.Anthony R. Dupuis, P.M Treas. Louid P. Cheaney Sr. StewardCaton Langston, P.M Secy. Michael W. Reed Jr. StewardAlfred R. Brame, P.M Chap. Larry E. Cradeur, P.M TylerBen R. Creasy S.D.


Past Masters

Anthony R. DupuisCaton LangstonEarl Dodson HinsonEugene C. KuttnerEugene A. BorrellAbraim CormierRalph Clarence Brame

William J. HumphreyWilliam E. HollowayKarl SeemannArthur G. CooperTravis E. GalbraithDelbert E. Calloway, Sr.

Record for 1976

Roland Thurston MortonLloyd JohnsonHerbert Anthony RobinsonPaul David SelfClarence L. CallihanKenneth V. MichelAlfred R. BrameLarry E. Cradeur

Initiated: Eugene Harvey Savoie

Initiated, passed and raised: Michael Wayne Reed

Passed and raised: Gilbert Eugene Brittain, Louis Phillip Cheaney

Raised: Harold Grant Carrington

Re-instated: James Edward DeBose

Died: Edwin F. Gayle, P.G.M., William Morrison Grigsby, James William Martin,Russell Stanford Clark

Demitted—By Demit: James Alvin Mack

Demitted—By Transfer: James Harry Joslin

Suspended N.P.D.: Charles Harley Lovett, Sr.

SUNSET LODGE No. 438

Chartered February 9, 1953.Meets in Masonic Bldg., Frederick St., Shreveport, Caddo Parish,

on the first and third Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: 2457 Midway St., Shreveport, La. 71108

Officers 1977

James York W.M.Kelley C. Westbrook S.W.Jerry A. Thompson J.W.IraL. Riley Treas.Frank P. Moss, Jr., P.M Secy.Charlie C. Marable, P.M Chap.Loyd D. Cooley S.D.

Albert D. Riser J.D.E. Eugene Brown M.C.Thomas P. Brown Mar.James R. Fuller Sr. StewardJohnG. Oden Jr. StewardRobert C. Treadway Tyler

Past Masters

Glassell DavidsonP. Q. McLaughlinA. G. IrvinO. Leo Waddell

Frank P. Moss, Jr.James A. HeadG. M. WeldonW. M. Brittain

Charlie C. MarableRobert W. MillerWilliam E. RichardsonCarl E. Black


M. H. Chamberlain B. B. Smith George F. FincherC. E. Madden Wm. D. McMillan Joe Kelly

Hal Q. Anderson

Record for 1976

Initiated: Marvin Frederick Goodman, Jr., James Robert Wolf, John William Strange,Charles Eugene Gentry, Mark Randall Colvin, William Claude Hayes, Thomas JasonWooten, III, John Arther Cheesman

Initiated, passed and raised: John Edwin Proctor, David Francis Head, Jerry Lee Wright,William Glen Rhodes, Robert Woodson Smith, Robert Coleman Treadway, Sr., FrancisEugene Dial

Passed and raised: Orville Dean Steadman, Thomas Paul Brown, Billy G. Knippers,Gene E. Cantrell, John Kermit Oden

Affiliated—By Transfer William Ansley Meredith

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Ellison Eugene Brown

Re-instated: Jessie Ray Speights, John Dale Edwards, Leo Routh

Died: Jess Ralph Patchin, Marvin Henry Chamberlain, P.M.

Demitted—By Demit: Jessie Ray Speights, Norman Curialion Smith

Demitted—By Transfer Curialion Hines Smith, Clifford Max Williams

CAMERON LODGE No. 439

Chartered February 9, 1953.Meets in Cameron, Cameron Parish,

on the second and fourth Tuesdays, at 7:30 P.M. of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Drawer X, Cameron, La. 70631

Officers 1977

James Albarado W.M. Larry D. Taylor S.D.Robert McPherson S.W. James L. Dyson J.D.Charles Rogers J.W. Melvin Tarter M.C.Henry H. Ratcliff, P.M Treas. George W. Kelley Mar.Thomas W. Steed, P.M Secy. Ernest Taber Sr. StewardVoelkel Dyson, P.M Chap. Henry Woodget Tyler

Past Masters

•John B. Armstong George W. Kelley Larry D. TaylorJames A. Davis Voelkel Dyson Henry H. RatcliffThomas W. Steed Charles A. Rogers Carlos G. RatcliffJames O. Nunez Kenneth Nunez Melvin R. Tarter

Joseph B. Blake

•By Affiliation


Record for 1976

Died: Charles H. Ogeron, Edwin F. Gayle, P.G.M., Lynn R. Jones

Demitted—By Demit: Alfred R. Biermann, Jr.

Suspended N.P.D.: James Burnell Nunez, Sr.

LEBANON LODGE No. 440

Chartered February 9, 1953.Meets in Shreveport, Caddo Parish,

on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 656 Woodmont, Shreveport, La. 71108

Officers 1977

Walter D. Hay W.M. James W. Gardenhire S.D.Waldo E. B. Andrus, Jr S.W. James O. McKenzie, Jr J.D.Joseph K. Storey J.W. James W. Gardenhire M.C.Lester J. Ponthier, P.M Treas. Jessie C. Wise StewardRay K. Walker Secy. Ray K. Walker, P.M Mar.Allen C. McDow, P.M Chap. Leron E. West Tyler

Past Masters

W. E. Odell Allen C. McDow Clyde B. ChreeneH. K. Phelps, HI Robert E. Weimar Charles D. WillifordGeo. P. Weimar, Sn E. J. Wason Lester J. Ponthier

Charles W. Kramer, II Ray K. WalkerVernon Lee Pigg Roy D. Clark

J. O. McKenzie, Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated: Kenneth Lynn Whaley, Garry Wayne Rine, Henry Leuene Mayes, ThomasElwood Diviney

Initiated and passed: Marion Malcolm Dixon

Initiated, passed and raised: Larry Oayton Isbell

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Albert Denson Riser

Re-instated: Thomas Mitchell Labarbera

Died: Lonnie W. Thornton, Shirley F. Brunson, P.M.

Suspended N.P.D.: Ronald Max Daniel

BAKER LODGE No. 441

Chartered February 9, 1954.Meets in Lodge Hall, 4761 Groom Rd., Baker, East Baton Rouge Parish,

on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 2, Box 2%, Baker, La. 70714


Officers 1977

Larry G. Bennett W.M. Gilbert B. Causey S.D.Fletcher E. Gang S.W. Stanley Broussard J.D.William C. Bradley J.W. John Lambert M.C.Geo. A. Haydel, Jr Treas. William Davis Sr. StewardBrady B. Fonnan, P.M Secy. Ira Causey Jr. StewardAndrew Atkinson Chap. Edward W. Brabham, Jr Tyler

Past Masters

Thos. W. Murphy Jewel Harrington Merkel Smith*B. B. Fonnan Luther P. Felps Andrew T. AtkinsonGeo. A. Haydel Einmit E. Rollins Mike L. PeelEd. Buford Maurice Nettles Russell L. KruasEarl Brown Robert Rushing Hillary WoodwardEarl McAllister Jack Parker Hastin D. Shipp, Jr.

Gordon Wood Ralph D. SmithHenry Ashford

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Joseph Barry McBride, Waynd Charles Fontenot

Initiated, passed and raised: Donald Ray Crouch, Edward Woodrow Brabham, CliftonLafayette Welch

Passed: Eddie Gene Lockhart

Passed and raised: James Alton Lambert

Raised: Ire Gene Causey, Jon Paul Westbrook, Roger Wayne Sadler, Rodger NeilAucoin

Affiliated—By Demit: William Harlan Collins

Affiliated—By Transfer John Griffin Paine, Stuart Sylviston Simmons, W. LovellWarren

Re-instated: Dan J. Moller

Died: Edward Woodrow Brabham

Demitted—By Transfer Gerard Miller Guillory, James Lawrence Keith

Dropped, Residence unknown: Johnny Fitzgerald, James Forrest, Bob N. Creech

Suspended N.P.D.: Riley Guttirrez

CENTRAL LODGE No. 442

Chartered February 9, 1954.Meets in Lodge Hall, Sullivan Rd., Rt. 4, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish,

on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1 Box 136, Greenwell Springs, La. 70739


Officers 1977

Glen T. Gentry W.M. Jack R. Shilling S.D.Merlin A. Cutrer S.W. David P. James J.D.VemonL. McKinney J.W. Roy K. Stewart M.C.Leland C. Warren, P.M Treas. Lyman J. Parker Sr. StewardGuy A. Jenkins, P.M Secy. Max H. Reeves Jr. StewardCharles J. Watson Chap. Gary E. Guillot Tyler

Past Masters

James Alton Smith Gerald W. Sides Pearlie W. ShaffettWilliam Barrow Bliss *Leland C. Warren Albeit A. JarvisJulius W. Browning *Robert R. Fountain Buck A. MortonC. C. Lipscomb Virgil D. Devall Lafayette K. NeylandL. A. Shaffett Leon L. Stockwell, Jr. Harold G. BallardWin. Edwin Smith Oscar H. Hutson Malcolm A. BallardR. V. Pierce *Clifton E. McRight Fred A. KellerR. D. Baker *Walter Pilcher, Jr. Joseph E. Sanders

Shelby ParkerGuy A. Jenkins

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: J. R. Ridgely Wyvill, William Cyril Watts

Initiated and passed: Joseph Douglas Welborn, Alvie Edison Dougherty, Jr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Charles Riley Watson, Roy Kyle Stewart, William LloydJones

Passed: William Francis Calloway

Raised: Max Herbert Reeves

Affiliated—By Transfer: Troy Walter Pierce, Harry Donald Hodges, James TullieStevens, L. W. Alexander, Clinton Eugene Carraway, Billy Price Toney

Died: Jesse Harrison Shaffer, Sr., Lafayette Kinabrew Neyland

Deinitted—By Transfer: John Griffin Paine

Suspended N.P.D.: Ricrfard Charles Francis, John Merritt Gorenflo

WESTLAKE LODGE No. 443

Chartered February 9, 1954.Meets in Lodge Hall, 1114 Sampson St., Westlake, Calcasieu Parish,

on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 547, Westlake, La. 70669

Officers 1977

Olen R. McCurley W.M. Jesse J. Hollingshead J.D.


Warren R. Hicks, Sr S.W. Albert H. Johnston M.C. t

Tom Doan J.W. Roy L. Hefler Mar.*J. Alton LeBouef Treas. Kenneth McLaren Sr. StewardHarold H. Young, P.M Secy. Edward E. Bomvilliam, Jr. .Jr. StewardRichard Proctor Chap. Eddie Mims TylerGeorge N. Smith S.D.

Past Masters

Alfred Dee Becton Willie L. Squyres Kenneth D. ColeWin. E. Thompson -t*V. A. Thompson John E. MurryJohn T. Padgett, Sr. James A. Mims, Jr. Gene E. BowmanHarold Hill Young *M. L. Christensen T. J. MoyeWillis T. Kilpatrick Eary E. Bennett, Jr. Albert L. HawkinsHenry E. Bulloch Oscar R. Poe Joseph I. Gentry, Jr.Robert Lee McDonald Clyde Morgan

•Jack D. Robinson, Jr.Melvin D. Eastman


Record for 1976

Initiated: Bennie Gene Roberts

Initiated and passed: Richard Lee Proctor

Initiated, passed and raised: Marvin Kent Widcamp, Edward E. Bonvillian, Jr., JamesEdgar Mims

Passed: Norman Duford Spikes, James Robert Westbrook

Passed and raised: Billy Joe Swant

Raised: Bryant W. Walker

Affiliated—By Transfer: Pierre Lunsford DeVille, Kenneth McLaren

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Jack Damon Robinson, Jr.

Re-instated: Robert Lee Abshire, Charles A. Rue, Walter A. Wilson, Jr., WilfredDoucet, Don E. Maley, Wendell Roberts Gammage

Died: Edwin F. Gayle, P.G.M., Arthur Joe Breed, Lonnie Lester Graves

Demitted—By Demit: Cyrus E. Wiley

Demitted—By Transfer Michael Lynn Lawrence

Suspended N.P.D.: John Mark Blacklidge, Charles Wilson Blake, Glen Carlock, JamesAlbert Donaldson, Kenneth W. Donnehoo, Edward James Franklin, Fay Majoy Hamilton,Wayne Allen Harrell, Arnold Plack Hauskins, George W. Robinson, Louis R. Singer,Marshal C. Smith, Michael R. Stewart

METAIRIE LODGE No. 444

Chartered February 15, 1955.Meets in Metairie Lodge Hall, 2122 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, Jefferson Parish,

on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.Address of Secretary: 1011 Lillian St., Metairie, La. 70001


Officers 1977

Laurence P. Duvigneaud W.M. David A. Martinez S.D.Gerald A. Calhoun S.W. Malcolm Bordelon J.D.William J. Bagley, Sr J.W. Allison G. Gleason M.C.Richard S. McCabe, P.M Treas. Renfro A. Pittman StewardStanley M. Hedberg, P.M Secy. Sebastian Biancato StewardJohn J. Stoltz, P.M Chap. Sidney Laurent Tyler

Past Masters

*M. H. Leman Joseph J. Otto Edmund I. Masson, Jr.Leroy L. Hall James W. Long, Jr. Emmett WoodsLawrence I. Kiem Albeit I. Schiffman Willis I. NailArthur J. Williams Richard S. McCabe Sidney P. SchreiberStanley M. Hedberg Ferdinand A. Flettrich Albert J. Gibbs, Jr.Lyle E. Roloff Joseph D. LofasoArchie M. Fortunato George P. Leydecker, Jr.

•George E. BradyJohn J. Stoltz

•By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Richmond Allen Tankersley, Sr., Frank Louis Cummings, III, Robert JamesTranchina, Sr.

Initiated, passed and raised: Guy Clifton Cooley, Sebastian Biancato, Renfro AltonPittman, Cecil Kersh, Eric Dennis Nelson, Sr., John Patrick Collins

Passed and raised: James Arivl Hogg, Malcolm Joseph Bordelon, Raymond CharlesBrechtel, Joseph Ory St. Romain, Jr., Charles Gref Farrell, Sr.

Re-instated: Joseph William Savich, Gregory Bynner Jones, Ronald Anthony Signorelli

Died: Walter William Thorn, Jr., Joseph Peter Lopinto, Sr., Edward Joseph Buchert,Sr., Ronald James McLaughlin, Maurice Emmett McKeniry, Frank Joseph Guarisco,Dommick David Sequent, William Ermon Bellott

Suspended N.P.D.: Mack Anderson Bartlett, Robert Dee Benford, Reginald Thos.Blades, Simon L. Bordelon, Robert Clyde Coker, Lawrence Thos. Crynes, John VirgilDugan, III, Jerry Boyd Gains, Byron E. Kohler, Marcel August Lassale, Jr., Robert A.Lincoln, Sr., Donald Gene Stetler

ST. CHARLES LODGE No. 445

Chartered February 15, 1955.Meets in Lodge Bldg., Fonda St. Paradis, St. Charles Parish,

on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 722, Luling, La. 70070

Officers 1977

Robert W. Beck W.M. Patrick L. Henderson S.D.Thomas W. Coplin S.W. Terry D. Madere J.D.


James J. Marcotte J.W. Jack B. Fischer, Jr M.C.Ross L. Champion Secy. David C. Jacob StewardRobert L. Ward Treas. Charles V. Husbands StewardCrit Petty, Jr Chap. Richard V. Martindale, P.M Tyler

Past Masters

•Stanley G. Tinney Ben O. Leverett *Raymond Estess•Clarence H. Dills John R. Petuit Alfred J. Tregre•Nelson J. Laiche Donald A. Tastet Leslie R. Pan-Rex B. Preddy Leonce P. Poche, Jr. Nolan C. MadereRobert J. Gulledge George R. Howe Richard V. MartindaleMurphy L. Dufrene *Larry L. Hill Felix M. DuetAubrey Lee King *Floyd J. Callais Clyde H. MaddoxFrancis Kelley Easley

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: James Archibald LaRoche, Jr., Charles Leon Siginon

Initiated, passed and raised: Robert James Durapau, Jr., Charles Vernon Husbands

Passed and raised: John Harold McDonald

Raised: Larry Seth Lambert, Stanley Eugene Holmes

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Alden Joseph Spanier, Billy Charles Taylor, JamesEdward Richard

Re-instated: Wilburn Clines Smith

Demitted—By Demit: Wilburn Clines Smith, Henry E. Miller

Suspended N.P.D.: Norman J. Dufrene

PAUL REVERE LODGE No. 446

Chartered January 23, 1956.Consolidated with St. Andrews Lodge No. 256 on July 8, 1976.

Record for 1976

Demitted—By Demit: Walter Annstrong, Earl Hampton Birdsong, David McLeodBoone, William Jennings Bryan, George Louis Bunch, Phillip Bunch, Thelbert HaymanBunch, Wesley Nealy Bunch, Harry Glen Crossley, William Hawkins Dillion, JiimnieDean Dillon, Thomas Polk Dillon, LeRon Edwards, Orval Levon Edwards, Joseph D.Entrican, Jr., Joseph D. Entrican, Sr., Cecil D. Harp, Fred Chas. Herrington, Isaac FayeHopkins, Albert Sidney Johnson, Herbert Edward Johnson, Nonnan E. Matheny, Jeff L.McCain, Robert Francis McKoin, Sidney Ryan Moore, Aubrey O. Rainey, Clifton SharpReeves, Fay Simms, Zirnmry Melvin Stell, Rudolph Edward Tarver, James CampbellTaylor, Virgil Leroy Tilbury, Allen Wayne Tubbs, Monroe Tubbs, Aubrey Lee Watts, EarlBrewer Watts, Ernie James Yocuin, Jr.


BLANCHARD LODGE No. 447

Chartered January 23, 1956.Meets in Lodge Hall, Blanchard Rd., Blanchard, Parish of Caddo,

on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 526, Blanchard, La. 71009

Officers 1977

Robert L. Stuckey W.M.Bobby R. Sparkman S.W.Everett E. Gault, Jr J.W.Martin L. Brown, P.M Treas.R. A. McNaughton, Jr., P.M Secy.James C. Sledge Chap.Roy J. Peace S.D.

Larry P. Rice J.D.Chester Risenger M.C.Robert T. Fuller Mar.James Brasher StewardCharles E. Walls StewardJohn Bayliss Tyler

Past Masters

George W. MeeksMelvin Earl PresleyDwight O. HinesGeorge I. Dunbar

Thomas N. DickeyDonald E. LookenottHuey E. BondR. A. McNaughton, Jr.

Thomas E. GilmerJoseph W. Benoit, Jr.Jimmy D. EnglandMartin L. BrownEdward C. Tuggle

Record for 1976

Initiated: Woodrow D. Allen, Rodney Rothenberger

Initiated and passed: Charles Eugene Walls

Died: Robert Henry Howard

Demitted—By Demit: Thomas Carlton Shepherd

Suspended N.P.D.: Redmon Cecil Adkison, Jr., Leslie K. Gibbons, Geo. Wm. Gray,Jr., Wilton D. Kilpatrick, Ersien E. Nix, Larry B. Richards, Graham W. Rogers, CharlesR. Streetman

TEMPLE LODGE No. 448

Chartered January 23, 1956.Meets in Lodge Hall, 400 Traffic St., Bossier City, Parish of Bossier

on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 926 Prospect St., Shreveport, La. 71104

Officers 1977

Leonard L. Scoggins W.M.Junior W. Grubbs S.W.Charlie C. Barnes J.W.

George B. Regan J.D.Harry R. Greggs M.C.Larry J. Jones Mar.


Charles L. Kelley, P.M Treas. Bryan D. Payne StewardCarroll M. Berry Secy. Clinton L. Wingfield, Jr StewardMelvin M. Regan Chap. Allen Stewart TylerCharles R. Kelly S.D.

Past Masters

B. B. Rhodes Andros S. Flores Charles L. KelleyN. H. McClamroch, Harry T. Crawford Stanley R. Hodgkinson

Jr., P.G.M. Roy E. Noble Doresy Ray ParkerLeonard F. Smith Robert M. Nevin John L. MillerMelvin M. Regan Vernon A. Netherland Earl D. WrightJames H. Pepper Donald E. Davis Jacob H. Rutland

Leo Nichols

Record for 1976

Initiated: Fennel Allen Nicholson, Jr., Whitley Robert Graves, Thomas Daniel Ouzts,David Charles Snow, Walter Francis Walls, Jr., James Kenneth Glover, Robert ThomasMontgomery

Initiated and passed: John Randall Brossette

Initiated, passed and raised: Billy Gene Barefield, Jr., Floyd Preston Wright, KennethStanley Sanders, Thomas Albert Wiginton, Clinton Lee Wingfield

Passed: Michael William Linton

Passed and raised: Stephen Randall Wilson, William Larry Deaver, L. J. Bass, BryanDouglas Payne

Died: Floyd M. Miller, Archie Thompson Booth, Sr., Leroy Williamson, Jr., OliverFredirich Laatsch

Demitted—By Demit: Earl Lawrence Raley

JUSTICE LODGE No. 449

Chartered February 11, 1957.Meets in Masonic Temple, 4118 La. Ave., Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu,

on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 619 Drew St., Lake Charles, La. 70601

Officers 1977

William O. Drewett W.M. Darwin Franklin J.D.James E. Miller, P.M S.W. Gilliam C. Trimm M.C.Lee Landry J.W. J. H. Prather , Mar.Erwin L. Koop, P.M Treas. Robert J. Monceaux Sr. StewardWilliam E. Nagen, P.M Secy. Michael G. Owen Jr. StewardWm. H. Strean Chap. A. S. Herron TylerCharles LaCombe S.D.


Past Masters

Albert Laughlin, Jr. *D. Allen Long.P.G.M. Giles D. CowenEmile J. George *A. L. Stephens.P.G.M. Win. P. Ray*W. E. Nagem *H. M. Sigler, P.G.M. William D. MclnnisErwin L. Koop *Kenneth Levingston Larry A. WallaceRoger H. Steffens *James T. Morgan Raymond V. BurkartCarroll R. Trahan *M. L. Christensen James E. Miller, Jr.D. Walter Jessen *A. G. Cooper Douglas L. Hebert, Sr.Joseph M. Richard Woodrow E. BlackmonGuy O. Park Erwin L. Koop

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Dean Eugene Miller, Thomas Kevin Preston

Initiated, passed and raised: John Herbert Prather, Bruce Edward Bartels, MichaelGordon Owen, Robt. Joseph Monceaux

Affiliated—By Transfer Orville H. Bartels

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Jack Tatum, Paul Milburn Courtney

Re-instated: Gilliam Cass Trimm, James Ledell Burk

Died: Claude DeWitt Myers, Edwin F. Gayle, P.G.M., David Stanton Franks, HarlanHorton Hargrove

Demitted—By Transfer Willard Lee Poe

M. E. GIRARD LODGE No. 450

Chartered February 1, 1957.Meets in Gordon's Jewelers Bldg., 434V4 Jefferson St., Lafayette, Parish

of Lafayette, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 52355, O.C.S., Lafayette, La. 70501

Officers 1977

Albert W. Davis W.M. James Bearb S.D.Glynn W. Marcell S.W. John Lanerie J.D.Kurt Cheramie J.W. Bobby R. Hatch M.C.Claude A. Hooten Treas. Cleve Foreman Sr. StewardReuben M. Delaney, Sr Secy. Brent Malagarie Jr. StewardGilbert Romero Chap. Ben R. Busby Tyler

Past Masters

Herman H. Reeves Louis A. Campbell Ben F. HardyLauren Ray Stagg Louis Gembrede Robert L. Davis


J. A. Poche Leman F. Swint Ben R. BusbyJames P. Davis Shelby C. Andrus Grant D. CarrollGilbert S. Romero Perry J. Beard Mclver HayRobt. N. Carpenter John F. Luby Richard J. Rountree, Sr.

Boyce D. BurtsDonald Flowers

Record for 1976

Initiated: Alan Karl Kochsiek, Joseph H. Bordelon, Robert Earl Lee, Donald M. Sharpe,Wheeler M. Davis, James Maston, Nolan Joseph Guidry, Earl Edward Patton, Ray AllenGuidry, James Earl Lee, Leonard Wayne Prejean, Mazen Kamel Jeyusi, Author AugustMarullo

Initiated, passed and raised: Glynn Wayne Marcell, Bobby Ray Hatch, ClevelandForeman, Teddy Wayne Roberson, Truby Eric Duhon, Jr., Louis Brent Malagarie, DavidHunter Clark, Robert John Edwards

Passed: David Wooderson, Glynn Edward Gilley

Passed and raised: John Lanerie, James Bearb, Kurt P. Cheramie, Darrell James Toups

Affiliated—By Demit: Albert Wesley Davis

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: John T. Smith

Died: William Neal Laughlin, Walter Albert Grapes

SuspendedN.P.D.: Thomas L. Holland, Gary K. Ashmead, Merrill Lovell Isbell, ArvisMorgan Smith, Nolan Morris Cashat

IOWA LODGE No. 451

Chartered February 11, 1957.Meets at 119 S. Wilty Ave., Iowa, Parish of Calcasieu,

on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 232, Iowa, La. 70647

Officers 1977f

Louis H. Hornsby W.M. James M. Mahaffey J.D.Alvin L. Winfrey S.W. L. J. Conner, Jr M.C.Henry L. Hornsby J.W. Lee J. Conner, Sr Mar.Louis Monceaux Treas. John R. LeBlanc Sr. StewardRay V. Moses, P.M Secy. George Reeves Jr. StewardFloyd Laughlin, P.M Chap. John T. Lemay, Jr TylerCrawford Mount S.D.

Past Masters

Herbert Ryder Ray G. Haney Floyd LaughlinR. C. Magnuson Louis H. Hornsby Louis MonceauxW. H. Shattuck, Jr. Paul H. Guillotte Wayne PetticrewCrawford Mount Charles Morgan Ray V. MosesLee J. Conner, Sr. John R. LeBlanc Lee J. Conner, Jr.Clyde H. Finley, Jr. Philip Miller James M. Mahaffey

John T. Lemay, Jr.


Record for 1976

Initiated: William Joseph Moreaux

Passed: Jimmy Emerson Homer

EAST GATE LODGE No. 452

Chartered February 2, 1959.Meets in 14598 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge,

on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 222 Ponderosa St., Baton Rouge, La. 70815

Officers 1977

JohnL. Sullivan W.M. James W. Hutchinson J.D.Nathaniel D. Bankston S.W. Robert J. Fleming M.C.Freddie R. Mitchell J.W. William K. Williams Sr. StewardTroy N. Brewer, P.M Treas. William C. Dawson Jr. StewardHarry E. Gould Secy. Henry E. Graham Assoc. StewardMabry P. Caddis, P.M. Chap. Harold A. Haase, III....Assoc. StewardJames P. Fleming, III S.D. Tom W. Elkins Tyler

Past Masters

Wiley D. Passman Grover F. Wilson Tom Jones White*O. Rudolph White Marshall C. Milton Jaines P. Fleming, Jr.Joseph D. Sharp Lloyd F. Demonn William F. DaigreMorgan C. Many Ray M. Posey Warren H. SmithTroy N. Brewer Theron H. Taylor Charles Spinosa

Mabry P. Caddis

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Roy Seaborn Luwayne Hand, I, Raymond Douglas Sibley, Alfred Lee Ducote,Rayford Sidney Vaughan, Allen Alto Foreman, Robert Dean Travis

Initiated, passed and raised: Harold Alphonse Hasse, III, Henry Ellis Graham

Passed and raised: William Campbell Kaufman, III, Charles Frederick Head, StanleyEdward Cutrer

Raised: David Charles Sutton, Ronald Eugene Gilbert

Affiliated—By Transfer: Edward Arnold RobertsonAffiliated—By Plural Membership: James Ernest Wheat, Sr., Kenneth Stephen Stubbs

Died: George Graham Teekel, Jr., Troy James Johnston, John Sherman Campbell,William George Burkette

Demitted—By Transfer William Donald Pulley


Suspended N.P.D.: Donald David Laughrey, Othel Lavelle Payne, Robert DouglasJennings, Carl Manning Doyle, John Adam Wengert

MARTHA VILLE LODGE No. 453

Chartered February 2, 1959.Meets in Masonic Bldg., Marthaville, Parish of Natchitoches,

on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 P.M.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Marthaville, La. 71450

Officers 1977

Norman D. McFerrin W.M. Roy Rawls S.D.R. C. McPhearson S.W. Claude Rains J.D.Thurmond Middleton J.W. Everett Rawls Sr. StewardJames McFerrin Treas. Everett Rawls Jr. StewardGerold Townsend Secy. Boyd Rains TylerD. L. Hennigan Chap. Newel Rawls Mar.

Past Masters

N. G. Moody Tommy Smith Thunnan MiddletonNorman McFerrin Roy Rawls A. A. SettleEvent Rawls Gerold W. Townsend

Leo Durr

Record for 1976

Passed: Joseph Curtis Neitte

Passed and raised: Clyde McPhearson

Died: James P. Furlow, Jim Middleton

HURD MERRILL LODGE No. 454

Chartered February 2, 1959.Meets in Lodge Hall, Frost Rd., Livingston, Parish of Livingston,

on the first and third Tuesdays in each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 3 Box 168, Denham Springs, La. 70726

Officers 1977

Aaron S. Hughes W.M. Conrad Wall S.D.Gerald C. Averett S.W. Jessie Wheat J.D.Louis V. Ardoin J.W. William E. Watts M.C.Gerald W. Hughes Treas. James Alford Sr. StewardVivian M. Broussard Secy. Jessie Tate Jr. StewardWillie S. Hughes Chap. Henery Hughes Tyler


Past Masters

Harry E. Jackson Victor J. Brumfield Phillip R. WoodsFranklin J. Stockwell Edward Eugene Crane Gerald W. HughesWillie Charp Hughes Charles E. Miller Vivian M. Broussard"Joashim J. Aubert Thomas C. Whitehead Hampton S. Bankston*Charles W. Smiley Jimmie Bryant Miller Kerney A. Sibley

Harris W. McCullough Larry G. BrumfieldCharles A. McCon

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Absolum Martin Griffin, Jr.

Initiated and passed: Warren N. Adolphus

Passed and raised: James Russell Alford, Thad Allen Jennings

Raised: David Kent Pierce, Ronald Wayne McMorris

Affiliated—By Transfer Lee Wilson Green, Jesse Ellis Tate

Suspended N.P.D.: Bernard Lee Baker, Jr., Nathaniel William Palmer, Wayne AllenSpier, Sr., Albert Newman Sullivan, Jr.

A. U. PETERSON LODGE No. 455

Chartered February 8, 1960.Meets in Lodge Hall, Folsom, Parish of St. Tammany,

on the second and fourth Thursdays of each mpnth.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 75-B, Bush, La. 70431

Officers 1977

Earvil Myres W.M. Harold Shelton J.D.Victor Sharp S.W. Lawrence Taylor M.C.Robert Magee J.W. Olen Blackwell Mar.Gerald Fussell, P.M Treas. Rayford Jenkins Sr. StewardArnold Taylor, P.M Secy. Wiley Magee Jr. StewardOscar Blackwell Chap. Tilman Mclntyre TylerE. J. Lester S.D.

Past Masters

Harold C. Dunaway William D. Thompson Arnold T. TaylorFrederick O. Yates Clarence E. Joseph Gerald FussellJoseph Laird Angus Rogers Frank L. CaminitaOsborne Chadwick L. B. Shelton, Jr. Rayford JenkinsThomas Core Roy W. Stevens Tilman Mclntyre

Oscar Blackwell


Record for 1976

Initiated: Melton Sharp, James Edward Hanson, Sr., Nathan W. Morgan

Initiated, passed and raised: Stanley Valentine Palczewski, Ellis William Jourdan

Passed: Larry Catledge

Passed and raised: Jerry Thomas Schmolke, Thomas Franklin Graham

Affiliated—By Transfer: Columbus C. Lee

Died: Elwood E. Barker

Demitted—By Demit: Tom L. Dobey, Jr.

Demitted—By Transfer Billy Price Toney

PEARL LODGE No. 456

Chartered February 8, 1960.Meets at Pearl River, Parish of St. Tammany,

on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 129, Pearl River, La. 70452

Officers 1977

Paul A. Yates, P.M W.M. Lowell Lundberg J.D.Jerry L. Rester S.W. David Rester M.C.Lamuel V. Moran J.W. John E. Hudson, Jr Mar.Milton W. Zechenelly Treas. Leland D. Morrison Sr. StewardEdward J. Yates, P.M Secy. John Messer Jr. StewardSimon Provost Chap. Benjamine O. Griffin StewardDwain Crumby S.D. Henry O. Jones Tyler

Past Masters

James H. Weddington Norwood C. McDonald Guy B. LacosteEdw. J. Yates Howard D. Swenson Wayne DillonOscar D. Dean *Odis O. Bryan Miltn A. HarperAlfred Crawford, Jr. *L. Roy Austin James C. Matthews*James H. Higgs Paul Allen Yates, Sr. John W. Gazave, Sr.John Hudson Douglas K. Fischer

Bertram L. PichonMedreth E. Thomas

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Judson Charles Sims

Passed and raised: Benjamine O. Griffin, Jr.

Raised: Bobby Leslie Wells

Affiliated—By Transfer John Reecy Randall

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Darrell A. Clark

Died: George A. Hillery


HAP ARNOLD LODGE No. 457

Chartered February 8, 1960.Meets in Masonic Temple, 1805 Creswell St., Shreveport, Parish of Caddo,

on the first and third Mondays of each month.Address of Secretary: 239 East Herndon, Shreveport, La. 71101

Officers 1977

Don A. Carr W.M.Wesley B. Folk S.W.Gwayne W. Denham J.W.Victor Van Warnock, P.M. Treas.Leon Watkins, P.M Secy.Jack W. Bridges, P.M Chap.

James W. Sweeney S.D.Loyd W. Ramsey J.D.David A. Dillon M.C.Ted R. Morris Mar.David A. Greenberg Sr. StewardRoy E. Dodez Tyler

R. E. HopkinsJohn Ben Williams•Alvin M. Abrums•Virgil R. Aubrey•Milton J. Cameron•Alan L. Hollenshead•Charles L. Kelly•A. Sanches-Flores•C. F. Schmidt, Jr.

•By Affiliation

Past Masters

•Leon H. WatkinsEddie J. NixHenry M. WilliamsJohn E. Walker, Jr.Arthur C. TownsendVictor V. Warnock•John L. Miller•Grover R. Hogan•Eugene J. Gestring

Walter L. LamberthPhillip E. Fant•Walter N. AdamsCharles E. ReeseJames H. KingWilliam K. King•Mumford M. WoodsCecil L. StreadwickFrancis D. MartinJack W. BridgesCecil R. Williams

Record for 1976

Initiated: Robert Louis Johnson, Billy Jack Berryman, John Edward Snyder, Jr., RichardAndrew Scott

Initiated and passed: Farrell Dee Lewallen, Donald Jay Elliott, Hiram Dale Bonner

Initiated, passed and raised: John Edward Anderson, Thomas Allen Megeath, Ted RoualMorris, Willie Lee Tong, Jr., Tommy Richard Bridges, Jesse Ray Thompson

Passed and raised: Charles Ernest Burrus, I. J. Wactor, Carl James Sharp, David AustinDillon, Billy Gene Brown, Willard Dale Bell

Raised: Frank John Lower

Re-instated: Robert Lee Gilbert

Died: Alonzo Leroy Harper, Sr., Jerry Claude Dunigan

Demitted—By Transfer Cullen J. Blair, Joseph Bert Vige

Dropped, Residence unknown: Mike Sennett Donald, James Baer Evans, Bruce DuvallGlasscock, Claude Eugene Hendershot, Eugene Paul Holz, Jr., Lonnie Eston Honeycutt,Ralph Arloe Lively, Howard Cloyd States, Curtis Andrew Stewart

Suspended N.P.D.: George Phillip Hofmann, Jr., Billy Denford Lindsey, Robert LeeMcCullough


INDEPENDENCE LODGE No. 458

Chartered February 6, 1961.Meets in Masonic Bldg., 336 E. Railroad Ave., Independence, Parish of Tangipahoa,

on the first and third Fridays of each month.Address of Secretary: Box 248, Natalbany, La. 70451

Officers 1977

Anthony T. Domiano W.M. Roberts. Faller S.D.Allen J. Basso S.W. Claude L. Clements J.D.Jasper Schiro J.W. Donald A. Robertson M.C.Hugh T. Cornish, P.M Treas. Ronald M. Evans, Sr Sr. StewardSain DiPaola, P.M Secy. Hines H. Stilley Jr. StewardCurtis D. Blount Chap. Allen J. Dessell Tyler

Past Masters

George N. Alessi Hugh T. Cornish John H. Pettigrew, Jr.C. E. Hand Gernard A. Vaughn Ronald M. Evans, Sr.G. C. Taylor, Jr. Murphy Danna Hines H. StilleyBaudy Bankston Sam Dipaola Curtis D. Blount

Robert L. VicknairAllen J. Dessell

Record for 1976

Passed and raised: Robert Lee Rawlins, Jr.

Suspended N.P.D.: William A. LePore, Wendell T. Vemon

BAYOU LACOMBE LODGE No. 459

Chartered February 5, 1962.Meets in Masonic Temple, Fish Hatchery Rd., Lacombe, Parish of St. Tammany,

on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 283, Lacombe, La. 70445

Officers 1977

Edward J. Penton W.M. James S. Hollingsworth, P.M S.D.Victor J. Landry S.W. Allen J. Fridley J.D.Jens C. Nielsen, Jr J.W. J. D. Galloway M.C.Alexander B. Lawrie Treas. A. F. May Sr. StewardLewis C. Leatherbury Secy. Ellis E. Davis, Jr StewardJoseph S. Henderson, Jr., P.M. ..Chap. Jas. W. Berger Tyler

Past Masters

Jewell R. Thompson "Robert G. Arthurs Kenneth G. Stevens, Sr.


Ernest J. SmithJames S. HoUingsworth

•By Affiliation

•Joseph O. Brechtel Curtis C. CovingtonGeorge B. HooverJoseph S. Henderson, Jr.

Record for 1976

Initiated, passed and raised: Ellis Earl Davis

Affiliated—By Transfer Gordon Root Campbell

Affiliated'—By Plural Membership: Lawrence M. Capella, Jr.

Suspended N.P.D.: Samuel Arlin Taylor

J. C. STEWART LODGE No. 460

Chartered February 4, 1963.Meets in Masonic Temple, 321V4 Trenton, West Monroe, Parish of Ouachita,

on the first and third Tuesdays at 7:30 P.M., of each month.Address of Secretary: 900 S. Fifth Street, West Monroe, La. 71291

Officers 1977

James C. Williams W.M.James R. Chenault S.W.Robert E. Shelby , J.W.Ralph H. Owens, P.M. Treas.F. P. Cobb, Jr Secy.Manuel L. Woodruff Chap.Tommy H. Pitre S.D.

Gary B. Senn ... . . . . . . .J.D.Ray E. Hebert M.C.Birckett C. Hopkins Mar.John M.- Bush, HI Sr. StewardF. P. Cobb, m Jr. StewardJerry O. Walker Tyler

Past Masters

Wm. A. Pennington, Sr.Thomas S. Strickland,

P.G.M.James L. Knott

Charles A. Traylor,Quitman T. CooperJohn P. WyattRalph Henry OwensJames A. Powell

F. P. Cobb, Jr.Robert C. JoynerJoe G. SaxonCarl B. CloessnerManuel L. WoodruffVernon A. ShelbyJerry O. Walker

Record for 1976

Initiated: Charles Larry Miley

Initiated, passed and raised: Elbert English Miley

Demitted—By Demit Oscar H. Slade


VARNADO LODGE No. 461

Chartered February 3, 1964.Meets in Varnado, Parish of Washington,

on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 1020 Van Buren St., Bogalusa, La. 70427

Officers 1977

Charles E. Varnado W.M. W. D. Boutwell S.D.Thelbert Spencer S.W. Albert Davis J.D.BennieL. King J.W. Elbert E. Miley M.C.Leroy Seal, P.M Treas. John A. Fornea Sr. StewardCharles Seals Secy. Joe E. Miley Jr. StewardHomer H. Seals Chap. Ralph King Tyler

Past Masters

Leroy Seal W. J. Williams, Jr. Stanley SealChess Adams Doyle Mizell Donald O. MatthewsLester J. Singley Basil H. Ball William D. Boutwell

Homer Seal

Record for 1976

Initiated: Elzy Lavelle Roberson

Initiated, passed and raised: William Earl Phillips, John Marvin Bush, III, FrancisPlummer Cobb, in

Passed and raised: Birchett Donleton Hopkins

Affiliated—By Transfer Rev. Claude Edward Henkel

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Ray Edward Hebert

Re-instated: Alfa Alvin Braswell

Demitted—By Demit: Joseph Ray Phillips

Suspended N.P.D.: Thomas Wayne Auttonberry, James Gervace Sandifer

MOSS BLUFF LODGE No. 462

Chartered February 3, 1964.Meets in Masonic Temple, Koonce Rd., %-mi. E. of Hwy. 171, Moss Bluff, Parish

of Calcasieu, on second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 7 Box 726, Lake Charles, La. 70601

Officers 1977

George A. Wilkinson W.M. Bobby G. Cormier S.D.Robert P. Dougharty S.W. Tommy D. Hooper J.D.


Max H. Borman J.W. Theron Horton M.C.Hershell Crawford Treas. Edward L. Cole Sr. StewardWilliam B. Powell Secy. William K. Powell Jr. StewardBarney A. Gill, Jr Chap. Glen G. Gill TylerJohn E. Beaird Mar.

Past Masters

Robert Ward Reeves James D. Gill, Jr. Andrew LaFleurJoel Kelly Odis E. Greene Clyde R. GillMilton Cormier Charles F. Reeves Barney A. Gill, Jr.Morris E. Hebert Glen C. Gill Hershell L. Crawford

William B. Powell

Record for 1976

Initiated: Gordon Darrell Nixon, Joseph Ronald Palermo, Charles Martin Ward, TerryLynn Harvey

Initiated, passed and raised: William Robert Foreman, William Keith Powell

Passed and raised: Russell Curtis Horton, Edward Lee Cole

Raised: O. C. Cobb

Affiliated—By Transfer: Walter L. Laningham, Andrew Shelby DeLaney

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Dempsey Gerald Jackson

Died: Gordon Nixon, Sr.

Demitted—By Transfer Lloyd Holland

Dropped, Residence unknown: Billy Joe Davis

Suspended N.P.D.: James Edward Gill

BOGALUSA LODGE No. 463

Chartered February 3, 1964.Meets in Masonic Temple, 314 Jackson St., Bogalusa, Parish of Washington,

on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 2, Box 311, Bogalusa, La. 70427

Officers 1977

George E. Brown W.M. Phillip J. Dodds J.D.John E. Scruggs S.W. Stanley P. Moore M.C.Harry E. Armand J.W. Delos R. Williams Mar.Joe W. Moore, P.M Treas. Bobby E. Fortenberry Sr. StewardGeorge R. Anderson, P.M Secy. Edward D. Sheridan Jr. StewardGeorge Brumfield, P.M Chap. Doyle D. Elder TylerLeonard P. Lionnet, Sr S.D.


Past Masters

"Hepburn Byrd Ralph O. Corkern Joe Wilbur Moore•Jack H. Byrd *Carl W. Jarrell Claudious A. CarroU•Melvin L. Byrd George R. Anderson Richard N. Seals

George BrumfieldEdward Burt


Initiated: Robert Edwin Lamb, Rev. Gerald Hegwood, David Melvin Byrd

Initiated and passed: John Maxon Mitchell

Initiated, passed and raised: Bobby Earl Fortenberry

Passed: Jacob Talley, Jr.

Re-instated: Charles M. Holcomb

Died: Lenford L. Cutter, Marcus M. Case, P.M.

Suspended N.P.D.: Lonnie W. Lowery

SOUTHERN HILLS LODGE No. 464

Chartered February 3, 1964.Meets in Lodge Hall, 9541 Overlook Dr., Shreveport, Parish of Caddo,

on the second and fourth Tuesday nights of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1 Box 56-F, KeithviUe, La. 71047

Officers 1977

Larry L. Wiman W.M. Jerry G. Bamberg J.D.Darl B. Bell, Jr S.W. Thomas E. BaUew M.C.Earnest L. Legg, Jr J.W. Norman H. Wortman Mar.Pearce Avery Treas. Patrick J. Wortman Sr. StewardGene D. Barton Secy. Jesus A. Rodrigues Jr. StewardGilbert L. Womack Chap. Winston P. Ebarb TylerJesse A. Hinson, Jr S.D.

Past Masters

L. F. Lightsey Gerald H. Nelson Pearce AveryErnest F. Haynes T. C. Morris Robert F. MaloneJames A. Brownlee Joe Bizet Billy D. RobicheauxHarold "Pat" Patterson Randolph McCoy

Phillip R. Semon

Record for 1976

Initiated: James William Pharr, Fred Allen Dennington, William Allen Lindsey, Drury


Elton Stevens, Chann Leroy Underwood, Larry Don Williams, Harold K. Chamberlain,Fred Richard Bailey

Initiated, passed and raised: Danny Ray Ursery, John Edmund Morris, Jr., GilmoreMcKay Nectoux, Jr., Jesus Antonio Rodriguez, Samuel Tolliver Ellis, Phillip WinstonEbarb, Willie Clarence Chapman, Wendell Phillip Mullins, Robert Steve Baten

Passed and raised: Eugene Marshall Savell, James Patrick McGaha, Robert JamesChamberlain, Aubrey Zackes Smith, Larry Daniel Bamberg, Andrew Riley Brock

Affiliated—By Transfer Harold C. Chamberlain, Elige Jim Hollifield, III, JamesDouglas Stephenson, Clark Lee King

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Duane Lafayette Thornton

Re-instated: Preston E. Con way, Charles Reuben Hester

Died: Benjamin Nathan Levy

Demitted—By Transfer Henry Homer Dalrymple, Clifford Earl Koen, Robert T. Rum-baugh

Suspended N.P.D.: Noil E. Cogburn, Albert E. Hyde, Troy W. Pritt, John Leslie Smith,William Ray Smith

Suspended U.M.C.: Ronald E. Thibodeaux

DEE A. STRICKLAND LODGE No. 465

Chartered February 1, 1965.Meets in Masonic Temple, DiSiard and Fourth Sts., Monroe, Parish of Ouachita,

on the first and third Wendesdays of each month.(Name changed from Collegetown to Dee A. Strickland

during 166th Annual Grand Communication onFebruary 6, 1977.)

Address of Secretary: 1108 Hilton, Monroe, La. 71201

Officers 1977

Edward M. Foster W.M. Jerry T. Carter J.D.Charles C. Allen S.W. Blanchard D. Crooks M.C.Willard M. Turnage J.W. T. Scott Strickland, P.G.M Mar.J. Wayne Medley Treas. Roy C. McBroom Sr. StewardHughE. Milligan Secy. Jule W. Parks Jr. StewardFrank M. Boyd Chap. Paul J. Neal TylerRaymond W. Mohler, Jr S.D.

Past Masters

C. B. Folds Marlston J. Cook Enos L. ThompsonEdwin L. Waldron Paul J. Neal Hugh E. MilliganWilliam L. Howard George J. Burroughs Frank M. BoydL. N. Blair John W. Medley

Record for 1976

Initiated: Michael Francis Graham, Jimmy Virgle Dyke, Raymond E. Clary, Sr., Gerald


Hugh Pool, Edward Ray Edwards

Initiated, passed and raised: Blanchard Dan Crooks, Eddie Wayne Crawford, James LeeStahl, Kenneth Larry Wingo

Passed and raised: Raymond W. Mohler, Jr., Winston Dean Carter

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Charles Chapman Allen, Edward Harold Tillman,Roy C. McBroom, Jr., Patrick Atkins McDonald, John Franklin Arnold

Re-instated: Hugh H. Hyman, Jr., Norwood Wall, Wm. Lorenzo Howard, Kent L.Babb, Leininie Wood

Demitted—By Demit: M. C. Carroll, Harry R. Steelman, Clifford M. Strauss, ThomasW. Humphries

Suspended N.P.D.: Gene Raymond Barker, Russell Anthony Normand, Earl AndrewHoodemaker, Oscar M. Blake

ALBANY LODGE No. 466

Chartered February 1, 1965.Meets in Albany, Parish of Livingston,

on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 217, Albany, La. 70711

Officers 1977

LutherC. Sibley W.M. Larry L. Carr J.D.Bennie G. Tate, Jr S.W. Francis N. Stephens M.C.James E. Smith J.W. James L. Olah Mar.George H. Stewart Treas. Wilfred W. Blackwell Sr. StewardHuey H. Palmer, Sr Secy. Hosey W. Stewart, Sr Jr. StewardT. T. Edwards Chap. David M. Blackwell TylerJames A. Holland S.D.

Past Masters

Bennie G. Tate Frank N. Murphy Francis N. StephensRobert R. Scott James L. Olah Luther C. SibleyRichard Neal David M. Blackwell

Record for 1976

Passed: Wayne Erwin Blackwell

Passed and raised: James Ardell Holland

Died: N. E. Cannon

Demitted—By Demit: James H. MorrisonDemitted—By Transfer Lee Wilson Green, Edgar W. Traylor

Suspended N.P.D.: Maurice J. Barnes, Russell W. Milton, John L. Morrison, Leon L.Stilley, Norman W. Gordon


WALKER-GEORGE LODGE No. 467

Chartered February 7, 1966.Meets in Old Methodist Church, School Rd., Swartz, Parish of Ouachita,

on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.Address of Secretary: 202 Nichols Dr., West Monroe, La. 71291

Officers 1977

William T. Carpenter W.M. John Wells J.D.ElbertL. Via, Jr S.W. Don Perry M.C.William C. Cook J.W. Guy Butler Mar.Henry S. Riser Treas. George Monk Sr. StewardClarence Pemberton Secy. Jim Wolf StewardRob Harkness Chap. Thomas McCuUough Tyler

Doyle Jinks S.D.

Past Masters

Alex Roy Edgar Rayland DeLasalle John S. Puckett

Harold T. Scott Bennie N. Johnson William H. KennedyJames S. Goodwin James T. GlassAmbrose Meeks Claud L. Ferrington

Record for 1976

Initiated: William Prentice Lenard, Jr., John Henson Frith, Randall Bright, HubertThomas Hooks, Frank Allen Brown

Initiated, passed and raised: Robert Douglas Harkness, James Albert Wolfe, GeorgeBarton Monk

Passed and raised: Dudley Loyd Ferrington

Raised: Donald Edward Perry

Affiliated—By Demit: Albert Milton Lofton

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Roy Glyn Sivils

Re-instated: Guy D. Nolan

Died: Solomon Roy Scott

DOMINIQUE YOU LODGE No. 468

Chartered February 3, 1969.Meets in Lodge Building on Hwy. 46 in Reggio, St. Bernard Parish,

on first and third Fridays of each month.Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 536, St. Bernard, La. 70085

Officers 1977

Frank Lopez W.M. John Miller J.D.


James C. Melerine S.W.Calvin A. Melerine J.W.Arthur M. Retif, P.M Treas.Edward J. Asevado, Sr., P.M Secy.Herman Alfonso Chap.Alvin Martinez S.D.

Joseph Asavedo, P.M Mar.Phillip Garcia M.C.Philip Garcia, Jr Sr. StewardThomas Dukes Jr. StewardWalter E. Alfonso Tyler

Past Masters

•William C. AddisonHerman Robin•August P. Hahn•Mattias Katz•George J. Fausterman•Peter E. Hansen

•Alfonso Maurice Meitin Edward J. Asevado•Arthur M. Retif•James U. Simmons, Jr.•Walter J. RigbyLeon Nunez, Jr.Joseph Asavedo

Lloyd P. SerigneJoseph Serigne•Fred SouleHoward L. AcostaEl wood Morales, Sr.Manuel R. Alfonso

•By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Dewey A. Crayton, Lester Cancienne, Larry Roberts, Warren Mones

Initiated, passed and raised: Herman Alfonso, Richard E. Cainpo, Vemon Alfonso, Sr.,Alcide Hernandez, Walter Edward Alfonso, Clarence J. Bourg, Philip Garcia, Sr., RodneyLouis Fayard, Thomas W. Dukes

Passed: Wallace G. Serpas, Jr.

Passed and raised: Felix Anthony Jeanfreau, Sr.

Raised: James C. Dudenhefer

Affiliated—By Demit: James E. Howard

Affiliated—By Transfer. Clovis Joseph Compan, Anthony Canzoneri

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Carmel Joe Fulks, Paul Graffia

Died: Lawrence Hurstell

Demitted—By Demit: Jose Lopez, Jr., Clovis J. Compan

Suspended N.P.D.: Thomas Paul Gray, Kelly C. Nicosia, Russell Burton, Jr.

BELLE CHASE LODGE No. 469

Chartered February 2, 1970.Located in Belle Chasse, Parish of Plaquemine, Meets in Belle Chasse Methodist Church,

Belle Chase, La. 70037.Meets second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

Address of Secretary: Rt. 1, Box 595, Belle Chase, La. 70037

Officers 1977

John N. Manning W.M.Charles B. Chamblee S.W.

Lester C. Wailes S.D.Dana D. Dickson J.D.


Lawrence J. Griffin J.W. James T. Tingstrom, IV M.C.BenG. Baldwin Treas. John L. Manning Sr. StewardGerard H. Barrois, Jr Secy. William C. Chapel Jr. StewardJoe S. Dickson, Jr Chap. James Braswell Tyler

Past Masters

Gerard H. Barrois, Jr. Thomas J. Martin Raymond ShetleyJames A. Johnson George W. Storm John H. Lewis

Kenneth B. Purcell Carl L. Hancock

Record for 1976

Initiated: Clark Howard Long, Horace Odell Potter, Raymond Joseph Permit, Jr.,Isadore Joseph Givens, John Rein Long, Lawrence Joseph Melancon

Initiated, passed and raised: Dana Dean Dickson, James Thomas Tingstron, IV

Passed: Virgil Eugene Horton, Sr., Emile Michele Trudeau

Passed and raised: John Lloyd Linden

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: William Charles Chapel

Died: James Truman Reeves

Demitted—By Demit: Gary L. Stratton

Dropped, Residence unknown: Travis J. Brunner, Joseph J. Arnone

Suspended N.P.D.: Jewell B. Jones, William E. Wigstrom

UNIVERSAL LODGE No. 470

Chartered February 2, 1971.Located in Lake Charles, 4118 Louisiana Ave.

Meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month.Address of Secretary: P.O. Box 5710, Lake Charles 70601

Officers 1977

SaleemT. Nagem W.M. Thomas M. Hinton J.D.William H. Wroten, Jr S.W. Donald Pulley M.C.Allen W. Couvillion J.W. Johnnie H. Gaudet, P.M Mar.Eugene C. Kuttner, P.M Treas. John Arnaud Sr. StewardEmile J. George, Sr., P.M. Secy. James Alexander Jr. StewardGlenn L. Nation, P.M Chap. William C. Harvell TylerLarry A. Wallace, P.M S.D.

Past Masters

•Charles L. Carmouche "Kenneth Levingston *M. L. Christenson•Rivers Daigle *Roland T. Morton *D. Walter Jessen


*Harry L. Fontenot*Calvin C. FrazierEmile John George*Milton Theodore FrazierEugene Clifford Kuttner

* James O. Nunez•Larry Allen Wallace, Sr.•Richard A. Tharp*Thomas B. Mclntosh

P.G.M.

•Howard Sigler, P.G.M.*Alex Stephens, P.G.M.*J. T. MorganAllen V. DuBrockDonald L. HebertCarl A. WeedinGlenn L. Nation

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Gene LeDoux, Charles Edward Walker, Sr., Edward Malloy Tilley

Affiliated—By Transfer: Donald L. Williams, William Donald Pulley, George WayneHutchinson

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: John Robert Stewart, John William Sullivan

Re-instated: James E. Long, Jr.

Died: Edwin F. Gayle, P.G.M.

Suspended N.P.D.: James E. Long, Jr.

EXEMPLAR LODGE No. 471

Chartered February 7, 1972.Meets in the Hall of Hope Lodge at 116 E. Vermillion St., LaFayette, La.,

on the second Friday and firth Tuesday of each month.Address of Secretary: 204 Arlette, LaFayette, La. 70501

Officers 1977

T. M. Gregory W.M.Marcus Mayers, P.M S.W.R. D. Judge J.W.Baker R. Littlefield, P.M Treas.J. A. Poche, P.M Secy.K. J. Taylor, P.M Chap.J. P. Davis, P.M S.D.Max O. Hohenberger J.D.

Lloyd S. Aucoin, P.M M.C.Ronald W. Goins, P.M Mar.D. Allen May StewardT. J. Dreyfus StewardRay P. Patin Assoc. StewardA. H. Lawrence StewardHarold J. Delhommer, P.M TylerRobert Kapsinow, P.M Organist

Past Masters

J. A. PocheJames P. DavisVira A. LaughlinLloyd S. Aucoin

Marcus MayersHarold J. DelhommerJohn C. McCampbellRobert Kapsinow

Bobby L. DunnMichael H. MontgomeryKarl J. TaylorBaker R. LittlefieldRonald W. GoinsKenneth P. Mayers


Record for 1976

Initiated: Harold Schentzel

Initiated, passed and raised: Gary Lynn Hohenberger

Affiliated—By Transfer Hardy Augustus Lawrence, Jr.

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: James Boring Montgomery, Sr., M.D., P.M.

Re-instated: William O. Simma

Died: John Heber Bell

Suspended N.P.D.: William O. Simma

ABE HINSON LODGE No. 472

Chartered February 7, 1972.Meets in Masonic Temple in Alexandria, located in Alexandria,

on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.Address of Secretary: 918 Maureen St., Alexandria, La. 71301

Officers 1977

John Harrell W.M. Tommy Strain J.D.Charles Lawrence S.W. Clayton Normand Mar.Milton Coffman J.W. Louie Coffman M.C.L. C. Rasbury, P.M Treas. W. A. Morris... StewardDani S. Fookes Secy. Jimmy J. Chesser StewardJohn Reeves Chap. Charles E. Perow TylerWilliam Reynolds S.D.

Past Masters

O. Don Valentine *Richard M. Hailey *Jack WainwrightL. D. Patterson "Clayton Henry *Frank L. CheminoW. N. Berlin *J. T. Nash *L. C. Rasbury*Vernon C. Austin *L. C. Pittman Clarence A. Filipi*Jim Campbell "Leonard C. Sharbono Thomas M. Coffman

*Paul L. Terry Dan H. Hicks

*By Affiliation

Record for 1976

Initiated: Andres Alberto Salazar, Edward Hirams Jowers, Jr., Cyril Ralph Dion, Jr.,Michael James Tassin, Robert Bruce Slack

Initiated and passed: Jerry Daune Barton

Initiated, passed and raised: Dani Sherman Fookes, Robb Barkley McMaster, II, ClaytonJules Normand, Alan Dale Pruitt

1WORK AND RETURN OF LODGES A-369

Passed and raised: Orris Stephen Gardner, Billy Joe Lawrence

Affiliated—By Demit: Irvin Curley Douzart

Affiliated—By Transfer Richard G. McCartney, Thomas M. Carpenter

Affiliated—By Plural Membership: Maruice Berlin Bryant

Died: Robert F. White

Demitted—By Demit: Billy Bruce Hirsch


LOUISIANA RELIEF LODGE No. 1, F. & A.M.

Chartered July 1, 1954.

Meets first Sunday, April, July, October and Sunday before Christmas,

Masonic Temple, 333 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La.

Officers 1977

PATRICK CARSON, Germania 46 Worshipful MasterJULES L. SAVOIE, Alpha Home 72 Senior WardenROBERT E. SVENDSON, Ocean 144 Junior WardenEUGENE K. MONROE, Alpha Home 72 TreasurerALBERT P. SELPH, Osiris 300 Senior DeaconEMERSON L. MOREL, Union 172 SecretaryBENJAMIN S. VAN OSDELL, SR., Mt. Moriah 59 Junior DeaconW. J. THOMAS, Alpha Home 72 ChaplainCLYDE WINGATE, Osiris 300 Master of CeremoniesGARLAND B. PHILLIPS, Level 373 StewardGLEN H. BUTLER, Osiris 300 Executive DirectorJOHN BOOKER, Mt. Moriah 59 TylerIRL A. FERGUSON, Mt. Moriah 59 Marshal

All Masters Masons In The Greater New Orleans area are Junior Stewards

SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY RELIEF LODGE No. 2, F. & A.M.

Chartered February 11, 1957

Meets second Sunday in January, April, July and October

by invitation with the First Masonic District Lodge.

Officers 1977

CARL S. MOORE, Martin McClanahan 384 Worshipful MasterR. MACK SNEED, Joppa 362 Senior WardenTRULY WHITTINGTON, Queensborough 418 Junior WardenW. H. CAUSEY, Shreveport 115 TreasurerBEN F. REEVES, Joppa 362 SecretaryROSS E. DELEE, Martin McClanahan 384 ChaplainCHARLES P. GRIFFITH, Joppa 362 Senior DeaconR. E. HOPKINS, Joppa 362 Junior DeaconJ. H. CREECH, Cedar Grove 403 Senior StewardJAMES A. BOX, Joppa 362 Junior StewardW. K. CUBLEY, Martin McClanahan 384 Tyler


SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA RELIEF LODGE No. 3, F. & A.M.

Meets on Fifth Thursdays at 7:30 P.M. _

Chartered February 4, 1958.

Meets second Tuesday of January, April, July and October 7:30 P.M.

Masonic Temple Annex, Lake Charles, La.

Officers 1977

CHARLES B. JENKINS, Lake Charles 165 Worshipful MasterROBERT TOLBERT, Lake Charles 165 Senior WardenHUBERT J. SCOTT, Calcasieu 400 Junior WardenR. F. KELLER, Rudolph Krause 433 TreasurerCARL A. WEEDIN, Universal 470 SecretaryJ. C. WHITHERWAX, Welch 232 ChaplainCLARENCE CALLIHAN, John C. Ayers 437 Senior DeaconORENR. WHITMAN, Calcasieu 400 Junior DeaconGEENC. REED, Lake Charles 165 Master of CeremoniesE. C. MA YES, Calcasieu 400 Senior StewardGLENN NATION, Universal 470 Junior StewardROBERT W. MARTIN, Lake Charles 165 TylerALVIN E. HOBBS, Lake Charles 165 Marshal

OUACHITA RELIEF LODGE No. 4, F. & A.M.

Chartered February 2, 1965.

Meets Fifth Friday of January, April, July, October, December,

Masonic Temple, 103 N. 4th St., Monroe, La.

Officers 1977

HORACE CARPENTER, West Monroe 419 Worshipful MasterJOHN P. KERSEY, Graham Surghnor 383 Senior WardenDUEL SMITH, Western Star 24 Junior WardenE. P. MORGAN, Western Star 24 TreasurerH. B. WILSON, Graham Surghnor 383 SecretaryJ. W. SPELL, West Monroe 419 ChaplainJ. T. KNOTT, JC. Steward 460 Senior DeaconFRED LINDSEY, Western Star 24 Junior DeaconT. J. IRBY, Western Star 24 Senior StewardD. L. ALDRIDGE, Graham Surghnor 383 Junior StewardOSCAR ROBBINS, West Monroe 419 Tyler


BATON ROUGE RELIEF LODGE No. 5 F. & A.M.

Chartered February 3, 1976

Meets in March, August and October

by invitation with various Lodges.

Officers 1977

CLARENCE R. ST. AMANT, Istrouma 414 Worshipful MasterW. J. McFARLAND, Istrouma 414 Senior WardenPAULB. PORTER, St. James 47 Junior WardenTROYN. BREWER, East Gate 452 TreasurerA. ROLANA BANKSTON, Baton Rouge 372 .....SecretaryFREDA. KELLER, Central 442 ChaplainRAE FERGUSON, Istrouma 414 Senior DeaconLONNIE J. ARTHUR, Capital 399 Junior DeaconEARL GRAHAM, Northeast 435 Senior StewardJAMES PITTMAN, Capital 399 Junior StewardDEE A. PORTER, St. James 47 MarshalJ. W. WELDON, Capital 399 Tyler

INDEX

GRAND MASTER'S ANNUAL REPORT

Page

Appointments, Committees 37.A-44Bicentennial Celebration 31Building Plans Approved 40By-Laws Approved or Ammended 41Centennial Plaques 40Commissions Issued 37Commissions Received 37Commissions Recommended - Not Received 38Conclusion 45Conference of Grand Masters 36Cornerstones Laid 34Dispensations Granted 40District Deputy Grand Masters 32Grand Lecturers 35Grand Master's Homecoming 31Lodges Consolidated 40Lodge Halls Dedicated 35Louisiana Relief Lodges 34Masonic Affiliated Buildings Dedicated 35Masonic Education 35Masonic Home for Children 32Masonic Home Educational Foundation, Inc 33Masonic Service Association 34Masonic Temple Building 34Necrology 28Official Acts 43Opening 28Permissions Granted 38Permissions Denied 39Recommendations 43Rulings 41Special Action 44State of the Order 28Southeastern Masonic Conference..... 36Visit to Other Bodies 37Visits and Activities of Grand Master 29Visits to Other Jurisdictions 36

INDEX

Page

Address, Name and Phone Number of Grand Lodge Officers A-6Addresses of Masters and Secretaries of Constituent Lodges A-27Addresses of Masters and Secretaries of District Lodges A-43Address, Names and Phone Number of Past Grand Masters A-6Alphabetical List of Locations of Lodges A-24Alphabetical List of Lodges A-10Annual Review of Proceedings of Sister Grand Lodges A-121Appointments to Fill Vacancies 18Approval of Minutes .. 18Baton Rouge Relief Lodge No. 5 179Biography of E. R. Minchew, Grand Master ... ....218Budget 68,70Closing 215Committee Appointments 37Committees of Grand Lodge for 1977 A-44Committees, Reports of

Appeals and Grievances 116Bicentennial 1976 31,53,208Burial Places of Past Grand Masters 209Credentials 7Data Processing 51,192Distribution and Analysis of Grand Master's Address 45Foreign Correspondence 181Grand Master's Homecoming and Bicentennial Celebration 208History 192Lodge Buildings 193Library 182Masonic Law and Jurisprudence 118Masonic Education 63,131,183Memorials A-123,168Mileage and Per Diem A-46Necrology Report and Memorial Service 22,28Permanent Committee on Work 172Publication of Louisiana Freemason 50Press and Publicity 181Service 208Special Committee on Rewriting of Handbook of Masonic Law 194State of the Order 123Work and Returns of Lodges 170

Cornerstones Laid ...34Deputy Grand Lecturers, 1977 A-61Distinguished Visitors 19Distinguished Visitors of Collateral National Masonic Bodies 19

INDEX

Page

Distinguished Visitors of Collateral Masonic Bodiesof the State of Louisiana 19

District Deputy Grand Masters, 1977 A-62Election of Officers 213Emergent Communications A-107Fifty-Year Certificates Issued, 1976 56First Day—Morning Session 5

Afternoon Session 63Hag Presentation 5Grand Lodge Officers Present 5Grand Lodges in Correspondence with Grand Lodge of Louisiana A-90Grand Master's Address 28Grand Master-Elect, Program of 210Grand Representatives, Reception of 20Grand Representatives, Register of A-98Grand Secretaries, Names and Addresses of A-90Grand Stewards A-62Historical Table of Lodges A-64In Memoriam A-123Installation of Officers (Public) 215Lodges by Parishes A-17Louisiana Relief Lodge No. 1 174Masonic Directory A-3Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc.

Vice-President's Report 183Audit Report 185

Masonic Service Association 180Officers and/or Proxies 8Officers of the Grand Lodge 1977-78 4Official Opening 5Opening Prayer 5Ouachita Relief Lodge No. 4 Not ReceivedPast and Present Grand Officers, List of A-84Past Grand Masters, Burial Record of A-104Past Grand Masters, Living , A-2Past Grand Masters, Present 6Past Grand Masters, Reception of 19Pictures—

Robert H. Crosby, Jr., Grand Master Presiding, 1977 1Grand Lodges Officers 1977-78 2E. R. Minchew, Grand Master-Elect, 1977-78 217

INDEX

Page

Presentation ofSpecial Awards—Masonic Education and Workshop Program 63

Program of E. R. Minchew, Grand Master-Elect 210Reception of Distinguished Visitors 19Reception of Grand Representatives 20Reception of Past Grand Masters 19Register and Work of Lodges, 1976 A-125Register of Grand Representatives A-98Register of Delegates 8Reports—

Auditors 72Board of Budget and Control, 1977 68,209Board of Charities and Benevolences 192Board of Directors of the Grand Lodge Hall 124Board of Trustees for Masonic Home Educational Foundation, Inc 131Board of Trustees, Masonic Home for Children 141Grand Lecturers 172Grand Secretary 47Grand Treasurer 46

Resolutions 59Condensed Description A-377

Roll Call of Lodges by District 6Shreveport .Bossier City Relief Lodge No. 2 177Southwest Louisiana Relief Lodge No. 3 178Secretary-Treasurer of Masonic Home Educational Foundation, Inc 148Secretary-Treasurer of Masonic Home for Children 144Second Day—Morning Session 194Special Purposes Funds 68Time and Place of One Hundred and Sixty-seventh

Annual Communication 216Vote of Thanks 194Workshop Program Special Awards 63Work and Returns of Lodges for 1976 A-131

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CONDENSED DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIOUS RESOLUTIONSPRESENTED AT THE 1977 GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATION

RESOLUTION NO. 1 (1977)—To have the 1978 Annual Grand Communication beconvened on Monday, January 30th. (APPROVED) 59,121

RESOLUTION NO. 2 (1977)—To permit the Grand Master to appoint District Chairmen ofMasonic Education (one in each District) in cooperation with the Committee onMasonic Education. (APPROVED) 60,121

RESOLUTION NO. 3 (1977)—To amend the General Regulations (Article VI, Section 5)to require proficiency in the Master Mason degree in open Lodge.(DISAPPROVED) 60, 122

RESOLUTION NO. 4 (1977)—To have the 1978 Annual Grand Communication of theGrand Lodge of the State of Louisiana on February 6, 1978 in the Masonic TempleBuilding, New Orleans, La. (DISAPPROVED) 60, 122

RESOLUTION NO. 5 (1977>—To provide that no one be presented to the Grand Master forintroduction to the brethren wearing any kind of headdress. (APPROVED as follows:Introductions in Grand Lodge—In deference to the authority of the Grand Master noone shall be presented to him for introduction during the Annual Grand Communica-tion wearing headdress symbolic of authority) 60,123

ROBERT H. CROSBY, JR. Grand Master Presiding 1977

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