The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-02
THE BRUNDIDGE BUST.
Grand Master R. J. Redden Sends out
 Important Letter.

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 Important Letter.
 Grand Master R.. J. Redden of the Grand Lodge of, Masons has sent out the following important circular letter to the subordinate lodges in reference to the must of James M. Brundidge:
 Of1ce Grand Master of Masons
 For tho State of Alabama,
 Sulligent, Ala, April 25, 1904 To the Worshipful Masters and Wardens
 of the Subordinate Lodges A. F. and
 A. M. of Alabama:
 Dear Brethren-It Is my pleasure to in- form you that a marble bust of our be- loved and distinguished dead brother, James M. Brundidge, was placed in the library hall of the Grand Lodge building last December. and thus is perpetuated h's name, form, features and memory to all future generations. l regret to say, however. that the contributions received fall short of paying for the bust. It Is fraternally suggested that at the regu- lar meeting for the election of officers this year that a collection be taken in all the Lodges of Alabama, and that this be supplemented by such contributions out of the Lodge funds as the brethren may determine. It will be well to give notice for two or three weeks before the meet ing for the election of officers that this collection will be made, and all the brethren urged to contribute something toward It. As soon as practicable after tho collection the Secretary will forward to the Grand Secretary the funds col lected. with the notice that 1t Is for the ''Brundidge Memorial Fund"
 The resolutions adopted by the Grand Lodge at It's annual communication of 1902 provide that a monument be erected at the grave, if sufficient funds be col- lected.
 Only 6s Lodges have contributed to the erection of the bust at this writing. There arc now 401 Chartered Lodges in the State. If those Lodges that did not con tribute last year will contribute this year, we can not only pay the small amount due on the bust which we have placed in out Grand Lodge building. but also erect a handsome monument at his grave Brethren. the family and friends of our beloved and distinguished dead brother expect the Grand Lodge to do this. Let us do 1t. A small contribution from those Lodges which have not already con- tributed will accomplish this laudable and deserved undertaking. To no other one man does Masonry in this State, probably, owe more for the great progress 1t has made within the last half a cen- tury than to the life and teachings of James M. Brundidge. To push to a suc- cessful and speedy consummation the above project, should not only be un- dertaken as a duty, but as a sacred privl- lege.
 You will therefore cause this communi cation to be read in open Lodge at its first regular meeting after it's reception, and keep 1t prominently in the minds of your members until the next assembling of the Grand Lodge. I do not feel that 1t is necessary for me to plead for your cooperation in this worthy enterprise. as none are in position to more thoroughly understand and appreciate the life work of James M. Brunddge than the Masters and Wardens of this Grand Jurisdiction
 Robert J. Redden,
 Grand Master Attest:
 Geo. A. Beauchamp
 Grand Secretary.