The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-22
Their JUBILEE.
Royal Arch MasOns to Have a
Big Day.
Largest Glass in History OF the
Order.
STORY OF THE ORDER.
History of Its Existence in
Topeka Given.
Those Who viii Receive the
Degrees.
STORY OF THE ORDER.

entertained. the Masons Of To
peka and of Kansas will celebrate
the most important event in the history
OF the order in the state.
Not since the meeting Of the triennial
convocat ton of the general grand chap
ser, in Topeka in 1897 has an event
occurred which has brought as many
Nasons to Topeka and viii be here to-
morrow to witness the ceremonies at
the Auditorium when the degree is con-
ferred upon the class, which numbers
127. The largest class previously lnitld-
TED was 103. Royal Arch MasOns, wear
ing the keystone badges, VIII be here
from all over the west.
This event has aroused an interest
In the early history OF Masonry in
Topeka and in Kansas. An elaborate
souvenir of the occasion, issued under
the direction of William c. Chanee, re
counts some of the Masonic history as
follows:
Topeka chapter No. 5 had its fncep-
ton in an informal meeting Of resident
Royal Arch MasOns. held probably IN
the late spring or summer OF 1856 Ihose
present at that meeting were Thomas
J. Anderson, jeremiah Stephenson, Joel
HuntoOn, Stephen J. Jennings, John NJ
Spencer. Abraham Mckinney, Cyrus K.
Holiday. William G. Crawford Chas-
king and Orrin T. Welch. OF these,
Companion Anderson and Companion
Huntoon are now living in this city
and Companion Weich is a resident OF
Brooklyn N Y. though still retaining
his membership in no O.
4 dlspensadop was obtained from
Most Excellent Richard r. Rees, grand
high priest, and the chapter was insti-
tuted and its officers installed by Com
panion owen A Bassett
The first cOnvOcation was held Thurs
day, June IA, 1866, with the following
officers: Thomas j. Anderson high
priest; Joel Huntoon, king; Orrin T.
Welch. scribe, who also acted as re
Corder." There were present aside from
these companions, John Q. A. Searle,
Charles King. Abraham Mckinney,
John NJ. Spencer and William c. Craw-
ford.
The first petition received was from
Bro. Franklin S. Crane, on October 8,
1856. The chapter receive ed its charter
October 18, 1866, and on December 10,
1866, the following officers were elected
and appointed hereunder: Thomas ].
Anderson, high priest; Joel Huntoon,
king; Orrin T. Welch, scribe; Jeremiah
Stephenson. treasurer; Milton H. Case,
recorder" Abraham Mckinney, cap
tain Of the host John @ A Searle,
principal sojourner; John Guthrie,
Royal Arch captain; Samuel T. Walk
ley, master third vail; Stephen j. Jen-
nings, master second vail; Theodore B.
Mills. master first vail; Charles C.
Whiting, tyler; John D. Knox, chaplain
The birth of Masonry IN Kansas was
cOincideut with the creating of the
boundaries of the territory by congress
in May. 1854
At that time Masonry had existed
in Missouri for about tIlirty-three
years, and consequently was firmly es-
tabHshed, consisting of about 1876
lodges; and when the MasOns of Kan
sas undertook to organize themselves
into lodges, they naturally looked to
the Masons OF Missouri for advice and
authority.
on August 4. 1854. John w. Chiv-
iugtou and others opened lodge at
the house of Matthew r. Walker. in
lodge. by order of NJ w. Grand Master
L. S. Cornwel. of Missouri
on October 6. 1854, John w Smith
and others opened lodge at the town
Of Smithdeld, K. T., to be called Smith
Geld lodge by order of r. W. N. 3.
Ciddings, D. G. master The name of
this lodge was afterward changed to
Smithton at the request of the master.
On December 3, 1854, Richard r.
Rees and others opened a lodge at
the town of Leavenworth. K. T., by
order of R. w. d. p. Wallingford, D.
@. master.
Previous to the organization of the
grand lodge of Kansas. there were in
the territory five regularly organized
lodges. the three mentioned above and
Lawrence lodge (September, 1859,
and IEickapOo lodge November, 1850.
The members OF the class who VIII re-
ceive the most excellent masters degree
are as follows:
Aalzley, Calvin W kirkpatrick, T. c.
Akers. Everett B. KinCaid, r. New.
Anderson. Elisha II. Lewis, Robert H.
Anderson. Francis MCAfee, Henry w.
Anderson, John T.. McCabe, Arthur J.
Andrews. Arthur S. Mcfarland. T. E.
Barber. Samuel f. MCLatchey, Jos. T.
Barnes, Harvey A. Marshall John c.
Barton. David r. Mattern. Vim. j.
Bell, George E. Miller, Robert A.
Bird, William A. S. Miller, Samuel c.
Bowen. Frank c. Miller, William F.
. Brown, Fred s. Muschott, Edwin
Brown, Justin 2. Newman, Albert.
Brunt John NJ. Nicoll, David 7.
BurdiclS, Ira w. Nipps, Frank E.
Burton. Garrett c. Opperman ". G.
earle. Matthew. Penweu La Roy NJ.
Carson. David L. Petro, Nelson J.
Chandler Chas H Remley. y. B. H.
Childs. Alfred H. Rice Ernest S
COakley. Andrew T. Rulings, Ernest r.
Coates, Willis. Rlgby, VIM. o.
Coe, Charles S. RigdOn, Robert ".
Coe. Glare A. Richie. Frank R
Copeland, EsdW. L. Robev, William B.
Coulson, Clarence G. Roehr, William f
Courtney S. Z. Russell, Preston D.
crane, David o. Samson, Charles H.
Crosby, Flrastus II. SaWin. Carlton l.
Davis. Ernest Il. Seymour Earl R
Deacon. w j. v. Sheetz John A.
Dibble, Ernest c. Silverthorn, C. r.
Dickinson, W. A. Smith, Hunt o.
Eastman Philip. Smith, Lalzins w
Eberle, w S. Smith, Samuel S.
Emmertz. Nelson A. Speer, Christie D.
Ernest FOy J. States, Harry.
Finch, Charles A. Stevens, Frank L
freeman F. c. StOckham1, G. NJ
freeman, r. w Stuart. Robert e.
Gardiner. c. A SWeudsOn. s. A
Carney W c. N. Thompson, c.. w
Glenn, William G. Tracey. Marion G.
GOODMAN, Amos n. NaWter, Vim. J.
S5feoe. Robert H. W6re, Charles La
Greenwood, L. Fl. Wall Ebert A
naak, Jacob, Jr. Warner, Harvey A.
aal; David H. Warner, H. Scott.
Hanlon, Joseph J. WeibIe Willis r
5ardys CHARLES r. West, William N
Hayes. Aiva A. Whiting Harris T.
ESTsheys VIM. NJ Westerheld, J. NJ
1lli, lawn NJ. Williams E. R.
mr. Orfin e. Williams, Harry R.
Holmes. Geo. N Williams h y
1uiett. ChaFIes E. Mllmarth, Geo. O.
Hungate, Otis F. Wilson Frederic n
Hutton, George Wood. GEORGE a
Jennings r. S. Morley, GEORGE r.
Reese. William H. Young GEORGE
Eemper. John NJ
The officers Of Topeka Chapter No. 8