The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-22
HIGH MASONS.
Three of the Grand Bodies VIII
Assemble Here
During the Third Week in
February Next.

Three of the Grand Masonic bodies Of
Kansas will meet in Topeka from Febru-
airy 10 to q.
The grand lodge A. F. & A. NJ, win
ruary q and p. The grand chapter r. A.
M, will hold the Both annual cOnvocation
February IS and 20. The grand council r.
meet in REPRESENTATIVE hall, the Grand
chapter and grand council VIII meet in
Masonic hall.
On Monday evening, February - "a
under Invita- ton of the grand master will
pie, to confer the degree of Royal, Select
and Super Excellent Masters, in accord
ance with traditions and its established
On Tuesday evening. February 20. the
red. All companions who have been elect
ed and installed high priests are eligible
70 receive TINS order CoTnmunlcate with
Companion Jacob Dewitt. Salina, grand
secretary OF the grand chapter for petit
On Tuesday evening. February %, Orient
lodge No 81, at the request Of the grand
Masonic hall. The work will be done in
traditional costume. On Wednesday even
emplify the work Of one or more degrees.
The following. are the members of the
executive committee in charge Of arrange
ments for the sessions:
E. W. Poindexter, Topeka lodge No. II.
L. G. F. L4ohmann, Orient lodge No. 81
waiter d. tagan, Golden Rule lodge
Frank S. Crane, Sloan lodge No. 225.
A. o. Wellnan, Topeka chapter No. 3.
w. c.. F. Reichenbach, zabud council
The following are the officers of the
NJ. W, Henry C. LOOMS. grand master.
R. ". Charles J. Webb. deputy grand
r. ". Perry NJ. Hoisington,gra senior
R. W, Thomas E. Dewey. grand junior
warden, Abilene. .
treasurer. Wichita.
R w Albert K Wilson. grand secre-
Rev. Samuel E. Busser. grand chaplain,
W. ,Bestor G. Brown, grand senior dea-
W. Clarence /. Hogin. grand junior dea-
W, William Julien, grand marshal.
". j. ]. Miller, grand sword bearer,
W. E.. B.. Corse. grand senior steward,
w W. c. Root, grand junior steward.
w, "; c. Hoffmeister. grand pursuit.
W, Beios w. Acker, grand tyler. sene-
BOARD OF CUSTODIANs
W William r F. MUGS MIDGET GIreenleaf'
rI w &e99Ege E. En- P9nd 1 E9rt sG2ftT
On Observation-Disclosures Sarbach, Holton.
On Reports of grand officers-Thomas
ton, Ellsworth
On chartered lodge-M. NJ. Miller. To-
on lodge. L. D.-Thomas L. Bond, sa-
On grievances and appeals-Geo. w.
on grand lodge property-James H. Nc
on jurisprudence-Abra H. Ellis. Re
lott.
on correspondence John c. Postle-
on NecroiogyEWiiIiam NJ. Shaver, To-
Deka-
The. following are the officers of the
NJ. E. Alexander A Sharp, grand high
R. E. Josepr w. Smith. deputy grand
high priest. Minneapolis.
r. E. Charles J. Webb, grand king, To-
R. E Henry c. Loomis. grand scribe,
R. E. Peter J. Freling. grand treasurer.
R E. Jacob Dewitt, grand secretary.
E. E. w Wellington, grand captain Of
the host, Ellsworth.
E, Frank E. Davis, grand royal arch
E. Andrew ]. Bixler. grand chaplain.
E. P. NJ. Hoisington. grand marshal,
E William NJ Shaver. grand lecturer
Z. Delos W. Acker. grand sentinel. Sen
CHAIRMEN STANDING COMMITTEES
On observation-disclosures G. Fitch, Wich-
on reports of grand officers-A- a. Car
0OnCOTQ1a-
on NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. c. Postle-
thWaite, Jewell City.
On appeals and grievanc eS-EdWard w.
Waynant, LeaVenWorth.
On chartered chapters-James s. May,
Hutchinson.
On chapters, U. oh. L. Willard. Ster-
on finance and accounts-John c. Fry.
Larned.
On correspondence-Jacob Dewitt. sa-
on. Ritual (speciaD-Bestor C. Brown,
The, Following are the officers of the
Grand Council:
III; Charles NJ. Jones, deputy grand
master. (deceased.)
Ill, Edward w. Wellington, grand prin-
cipal conductor of the work
Peter J. E'reling, grand treasurer
William NJ Shaver, grand recorder.
Samuel e. Busser, grand chap lain
Thomas G. Fitch. grand captain of the
W. c. F Reichenbach. grand conductor
of the council.
Alex. NJ Switzer. grand marshal
John C Postlethwaite. grand custodian
of the work.
William H. voeth. grand steward.
Spencer r Wade. grand sentinel
On credentials-AIbert Sarbach. Folton.
On doings of grand officers-Charles J.
on new c0unciis-Frank e. Davis. Atch-
ison.
on iurisprudence-John c. Postlethwaite
on appeals and grievances-WiIliam D.
Thompson. Minneapolis.
On finance and accounts-Bestor G.
on Necroiogy-Jacob Dewitt. saIina
On correspondence, William NJ Shaver
Topeka.
Enid & Tonkawa Meeting
Mr. NJ. A. Low, general attorney, and
Mr.. t B. Dixcy, assistant treasurer Of
the Rock Island. left in special car No.