At one meeting, Right Worshipful Brother Buzby gave remarks, “In regard to a question propounded by himself inquiring the reason why there were no tools made of iron used in the erection of King Solomon’s Temple.” At a special meeting, a lecture was given by the Rector of an Episcopal Church in Camden, on King Solomon’s Temple, illustrated by diagrams etc. The Lodge Secretary reported for the year, “Owing to the continued depressed state of the times but little work has been done during the past year. In fact less work has been done than in any one year since the organization of the Lodge.” 1880 W.M. - William H. Wilson S.W. - Alpheus McCracken J.W. - Henry Wetteroth The Worshipful Master stated, “That he had been unavoidably absent from the Lodge for a number of communications, thereby causing the Brethren an extra amount of labor, and in token of his appreciation of their kindness, he invited them all to accompany him to Brother Meseroll’s for refreshments after Lodge closed.” (While it is not known with certainty what kind of refreshments Brother Meseroll served, it is believed he had an ice cream parlor. In any event the minutes of the meeting show that he paid his dues that night.) From an entry that sounds very modern, “A Committee of three was appointed to devise some means whereby to get the members interested in order to have better attendance.” 1881 W.M. -Alpheus McCracken S.W. - Edwin S. Buzby J.W. - William K. Roberson The expenses of the Master, Wardens, and Alternate at the Grand Lodge amounted to $10.00. Bro -- got into trouble in the Mid-West, “Have one of the Lodges of St. Louis, where he is supposed to be, and clothe them with power to try him and if found guilty of the charges preferred against him, to expel him from the fraternity, if the offense should warrant it.” At the Annual Communication in December, Right Worshipful Brother Buzby feeling unwell and was obliged to retire, when Brother P.M. Fred G. Wiese took the East and
At one meeting, Right Worshipful Brother Buzby gave remarks, “In regard to a question propounded by himself inquiring the reason why there were no tools made of iron used in the erection of King Solomon’s Temple.” At a special meeting, a lecture was given by the Rector of an Episcopal Church in Camden, on King Solomon’s Temple, illustrated by diagrams etc. The Lodge Secretary reported for the year, “Owing to the continued depressed state of the times but little work has been done during the past year. In fact less work has been done than in any one year since the organization of the Lodge.” 1880 W.M. - William H. Wilson S.W. - Alpheus McCracken J.W. - Henry Wetteroth The Worshipful Master stated, “That he had been unavoidably absent from the Lodge for a number of communications, thereby causing the Brethren an extra amount of labor, and in token of his appreciation of their kindness, he invited them all to accompany him to Brother Meseroll’s for refreshments after Lodge closed.” (While it is not known with certainty what kind of refreshments Brother Meseroll served, it is believed he had an ice cream parlor. In any event the minutes of the meeting show that he paid his dues that night.) From an entry that sounds very modern, “A Committee of three was appointed to devise some means whereby to get the members interested in order to have better attendance.” 1881 W.M. -Alpheus McCracken S.W. - Edwin S. Buzby J.W. - William K. Roberson The expenses of the Master, Wardens, and Alternate at the Grand Lodge amounted to $10.00. Bro -- got into trouble in the Mid-West, “Have one of the Lodges of St. Louis, where he is supposed to be, and clothe them with power to try him and if found guilty of the charges preferred against him, to expel him from the fraternity, if the offense should warrant it.” At the Annual Communication in December, Right Worshipful Brother Buzby feeling unwell and was obliged to retire, when Brother P.M. Fred G. Wiese took the East and
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