PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF DElAWARE

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2 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF DElAWARE AT ITS SIXTY-SIXTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY HELD AT MASONIC TEMPLE WILMINGTON, DElAWARE MARCH 13, 1993 A.D. A.DEP

3 ,... MAYNARD H. MIRES, JR. MOST ILLUSlRIOUS GRAND MASTER, 1992

4 RETIRING MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER MAYNARD H. MIRES. JR. He was born in Ithaca, New York, on March 18, 1924, to Dr. Maynard H. Mires and Ethel E. (Coon) Mires, was educated in the public schools of Sherburne, New York, and received his pre-medical education at Haai lton College, Clinton, New York. Graduation from the Universi ty of Buffalo College of Medicine and marriage to the former Ruth A. Bingham of Buffalo occurred the same day: June 22, This union has been blessed with four children: Col. Stephen A. Mires, USAF, stationed at the Pentagon; Dr. Peter B. Mires, of Reno, Nevada; Mrs. Martha M. Britt, of St. Mary's County, Maryland; and Ms. Amy L. Mires, of Manchester, New Hampshire. Dr. Mires began his career in military medicine immediately out of medical school by serving two years at the U.S. Marine Hosp i tal, Boston, Massachusetts, plus a tour of sea duty in the North Atlantic. He was then trained in communicable disease control, and worked as an epidemiologist in Mississippi and Texas. In , he was on loan to the U.S. Department of State, and served as a member of the Special Technical and Economic Mission to Thailand. Near the end of this period, he was assigned the task of setting up clinic facilities for the treatment of malaria, filariasis, yaws, and trachoma in one area of western Cambodia. Upon return to the United States, he transferred to the Ready Reserves in order to become Communicable Disease Director with the Vermont Department of Health. He was sent to the Harvard School of Public Health in , and received the Degree of Master of Public Health (Cum Laude). His thesis, a Plan for Village Life Improvement and Community Development in Iraq, was put into effect in Mosul, Iraq. While in Vermont, Dr. Mires was involved in the Field trial of Salk Polio Vaccine, collated and up-dated the Health Regulations for the state, and revised treatment policies for Tuberculosis control. In 1956, he became cer,tifiedby the American Board of Preventive Medicine, and that same year helped found the NH-Vt American Trudeau Society. The move to Delaware in 1957 initiated a new chapter as he was appointed Director of Local Health Services with the State Board of Health, charged with assuring the uniform availability and accessibility of preventive health services in the three counties. Seeing the need for an improved Medical Examiner's system, he cooperated with the Attorney General and the Medical Society in seeking a top-notch forensic pathologist, resulting in the hiring of Mr. Ali Z. Hameli. Another felt need was the training of home health aides and homemakers, so he founded the Homemakers' Service of Central Delaware, which has evolved into Geriatric Services. The large numbers of migrant agricultural workers coming to Delaware each season necessitated the writing of regulations governing Migrant Health, the founding and funding of a system of health information exchange among the states from Florida to New York. At the invitation of the Director of the College of Nursing at the University of Delaware, a former Harvard classmate, he became a regular lecturer to the student nurses. 3

5 Dr. Mires' interest in International Health was manifested again during.. the 1960's when he was sent on three separate occasions to work with health and social agencies (AID, CARE, etc.) serving the indigenous Cuna Indians of San BIas and Guaymi Indians of Chiriqui, Panama. In 1973, he accepted the invitation to move to New Hampshire where he was appointed Director of the Division of Public Health Services, which included two other duties: Executive Secretary of the State Board of Registration in Medicine, and Associate Professor of Community Health at Dartmouth Medical School. In New Hampshire, he was an active member of both the NH Lung Association and the NH Division of the American Cancer Society. He was Pres'ident of the Merrimack County Medlcal Society in In 1981, Dr. Mires and his wife returned to Delaware, and during the 1980's he was employed as Director of the Sussex County Health Unit, until his retirement. He was presented with the Distinguished Service Award by Governor Michael Castle. Also, following a long career as an officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve, he retired in 1985, with the rank of Captain, having served as commanding Officer of MEDCRU-604 which evolved into Naval Hospital Bethesda His Masonic career began in 1955, when he was Initiated, Passed and Raising in Ethan Allen Lodge No. 72, Essex Junction, Vermont. He received the Scottish Rite Degrees in 1956 in the Valley of Burlington, Vermont. Upon coming to Delaware, his memberships were transferred to Union Lodge No. 7'of Dover, and the Scottish Rite Bodies of Delaware. He served as Most Wise Master of Wilmington Chapter of Rose Croix, 18, in , and was coroneted an Honorary member of Supreme Council, 33, N.M.J., in He became a member of Nur.Templ.e, A.A.O.N.M.S., in 1957, and was founder and first President of the First State Shrine Club in His association with the York Rite bodies began with the Capitular Degrees in Kent Chapter No.8, in He served as High Priest of Hope Chapter No.7, of Georgetown, in 1987; Thrice Illustrious Master of Joppa Council No.3, also of Georgetown, in 1988; and as Eminent Commander of St. Andrew's Commandery No.2, of Dover, in He is an Honorary member of the Grand Councils of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, as well as an honorary Past Grand Master of the Supreme Grand Council of the Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada. He is a member of Delaware College, S.R.I.C.F., Delaware Conclave, R.C.C., and the Kent-Sussex Scottish Rite Club. Dr. and Mrs. Mires attend St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Georgetown, where he is a licensed lay reader and occasional organ player. He is presently serving as Vice-President of the Georgetown Historical Society, and is active on many health related advisory committees. 4

6 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF DELAWARE The Sixty-Seventh Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Delaware was held in the Masonic Temple, 818 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday morning, March 13, A.D. 1993, A.Dep The Grand Council was opened at 9:00 A.M. by the Right Illustrious Deputy Grand Master, James A. Pletz, with prayer being offered by the Grand Chaplain, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Most Illustrious Grand Master, Maynard H. Mires, Jr., was then received into the Grand Assembly and afforded Grand Honors. GRAND OFFICERS M.I. Grand Master R.I. Deputy Grand Master R.I. Grand Principal Conductor of the Work M.I. Grand Treasurer M.I. Grand Recorder I. Grand Chaplain I. Grand Captain of the Guard I. Grand Conductor of the Council,p.t. M.I. Grand Marshal I. Grand Steward I. Grand Sentinel,p.t. Maynard H. Mires James A. Pletz Haywood I. Buck,Jr. C. Granville McVey, MIPGM Henry G. Law, MIPGM William J. Littel Charles H. Lengel,Jr. Albert H. Westers ide To Eugene Womach, MIPGM C. William Tulloch John B. Dorsey MOST ILLUSTRIOUS PAST GRAND MASTERS C. Ray Scarborough,1969 Charles W. Barkins,1979 Henry G. Law,1983 Donald D. Thomas,1985 CONSTITUENT Harry M. Sullivan,Jr.,1987 C. Granville McVey,1989 T. Eugene Womach,1990 COUNCILS GUNNING BEDFORD NO. 1 Albert J. Miller Principal Conductor of the Work ADONI~AM COUNCIL NO. 2 C. William Tulloch Charles W. Tulloch,II Illustrious Deputy Master Master JOPPA COUNCIL NO. 3 Haywood I. Buck,Jr. T. Eugene Womach,MIPGM Maynard H. Mires,MIGM PAST ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS (Not otherwise Franklin R. Townsend, #1 Illustrious Master Deputy Master Principal Conductor of the Work mentioned) "-"". 5

7 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the reading of the Minutes of the 66th Annual Assembly was dispensed with and they were approved as printed in the Proceedings. ADMISSION OF SELECT MASTERS On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, all Select Masters were admitted by courtesy, as listed in the Grand Council Register. RECEPTION OF REPORTS On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the Grand Recorder was authorized to give all Reports in brief, subject to the will and pleasure of the Most Illustrious Grand Master. REPORT OF CREDENTIALS In addition to the Grand Officers and permanent,members of the Grand Council, the following Officers of Constituent Councils are entitled to seats in and a vote at this Grand Assembly: Gunning Bedford Council No. 1 Eugene R. Small James T. Elliott,Jr. *Albert J. Miller Adoniram Council No. 2 *C. William Tulloch, PIM *Charles W. Tulloch,II James L. Ferguson Joppa Council No. 3 *Haywood I. Buck,Jr.,PIM *T.' Eugene Womach,MIPGM *Maynard H. Mires, MIGM Illustrious Master Deputy Master Principal Conductor of the Work Illustrious Master Deputy Master Principal Conductor of the Work Illustrious Master Deputy Master Principal Conductor of the Work * Signifies Officer present; e = excused Fraternally submitted, Henry G. Law, MIPGM Grand Recorder It was declared that a Constitutional number of Councils were represented, and that a quorum had been established. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS Due to the inclemency of the weather, it was decided that all Distinguished Visitors from the neighboring jurisdictions would be jointly received by'both the Most Illustrious Grand Master and the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Wayne M. Schutz. These visitors were presented at the Altar, as follows: 6

8 1993 CONNECTICUT M.P. William F. Orrell M.E. Herbert R. Olson DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA R.I. Sheldon Arpad M.I. Frederick S. Batten M.E. Robert F. Sutphin R.E. Dan L. Frederick R.E. F. William Hersheiser S.K. William T. Cox S.K. Hugh A. Shawen ILLINOIS M.I. Edward Choate MAINE M.I. C. Wilfred Brann M.I. Douglas B. Taylor M.E. Wilbur F. Loveitt E. Ellery C. Kidder,Jr. M.E. Malcolm E. Richards S.K. Alvin O. McDonald MARYLAND M.I. Calvin W. Parker M.I. Bennie G. Owens R.E. Wilbert F. Maher 1993 Presented by James A. Pletz Most Puissant Past Grand Master Most Excellent Grand High Priest Presented by John B. Dorsey Right Illustrious Deputy Grand Master Most Illustrious Past Grand Master Most Excellent Grand High Priest Right Excellent Grand King Right Excellent Grand Scribe Right Eminent Grand Commander Eminent Grand Captain General Presented by Harry M. Sullivan,Jr.,MIPGM Most Illustrious Past Grand Master Presented by Haywood I. Buck,Jr.,GPCW Most Illustrious Grand Master Most Illustrious Past Grand Master Most Excellent Grand High Priest Excellent Grand Captain of the Host Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest Right Eminent Grand Commander Presented by T. Eugene Womach, MIPGM Most Illustrious Grand Master Most Illustrious Past Grand Master Right Excellent Grand King MASSACHUSETTS M.I. Robert W. Hansen R.I. Raymond F. Fleck M.1. William C. Rose R.E. John M. McNeill NEW JERSEY R.I. Samuel Kernaghan M.E. Robert J. Sheridan M.E. John A. Driscoll NEW YORK M.I. Oliver D. Mereness OHIO S.K. J. William Wolfgang CANADA IN ONTARIO M.E. G. Robert Jackson PENNSYLVANIA M.P. Clarence C. Van Horn RHODE ISLAND M.I. Earl S. Palmer,Jr. M.I. Hirum A. Jamiel M.I. Curtis L. Hanks M.E. Walter C. McFarland Presented by Nicholas Marcinizyn Most Illustrious Grand Master Right Illus. Grand Master Ceremonies M.I. Past Grand Master-Grand Representative Rt Excellent Past Deputy Grand High Priest Presented by C.' Ray Scarborough, MIPGM Right Illustrious Deputy Grand Master Most Excellent Grand High Priest Right Excellent Grand King Presented by William J. Littel Most Illustrious Grand Master Presented by James A. Pletz, DGM Eminent Past Dist. Deputy Commander Presented by John B. Dorsey Most Excellent Grand First Principal Presented by Charles W. Barkins, MIPGM Most Puissant Grand Master Presented by Harry M. Sullivan,Jr.,MIPGM Most ILl.uatrious Grand Master Most Illustrious Past Grand Master M.I. Past Grand Master - Grand Rep. Most Excellent Grand High Priest

9 it VERMONT M.I. Arnold G. Preston M.E. Arthur W. Clough S.K. Palmer E. Martin Presented by T. Eugene Womach, MIPGM Most Illustrious Grand Master Most Excellent Grand High Priest Right Eminent Grand Commander - MIPGM VIRGINIA S.K. George D. Stevens GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER M.E. Murray E. Cooke Presented by William J. Littel Right Eminent Grand Commander - MEPGHP Presented by James A. Pletz General Grand Scribe Most Illustrious Grand Master Mires and Most Excellent Grand High Priest Schutz welcomed the visiting Companions to Delaware and expressed the hope that" each would find his stay in Delaware enjoyable. Cryptic Grand Honors were then afforded the visitors. The following Masonic leaders of Delaware were then presented at the Altar and introduced by Most Illustrious Henry G. Law. R.E. Donald D. Thomas Grand Commander Grand Commandery of Delaware Intendant General for Delaware, R.C.C. K.C. T. Eugene Womach Puissant Sovereign Delaware Conclave, R.C.C. Kt. James A. Pletz Excellent Chief Delaware Council No. 18, K.M. Each were greeted personally and welcomed to the 67th Annual Assembly. RECEPTION OF RIGHT PUISSANT NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL DEPUTY GENERAL GRAND MASTER Right Puissant Regional Deputy General Grand Master for the Northeastern Region of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International, Stephen J. Ponzillo,Jr., was introduced at the Altar by MIPGM and Grand Ambassador C. Ray Scarborough. They were accompanied by Grand Ambassadors Frederic S. Batten, of D.C., and William C. Rose, of Mass. Most Illustrious Grand Master Mires welcomed them and invited R. P. Ponzillo to a seat in the East; Grand Honors were then afforded. RECEPTION OF THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE HOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER OF MASONS IN DELAWARE Right Worshipful Albert H. Westerside, Senior Grand Warden, representing the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Herbert J. Atkinson, who was unable to attend due to the inclement weather, was escorted into the Grand Council and presented to the Most Illustrious Grand Master by MWPGM and RIDGM James A. Pletz. R.W. Westers ide was invited to the East and afforded Grand Honors. 8

10 RECEPTION OF MOST ILLUSTRIOUS PAST GRAND MASTERS On direction of the Most Illustrious Grand Master, the Most Illustrious Past Grand Masters in attendance assembled at the Altar. They then introduced themselves and stated their year of service to the Companions. M.I. Mires thanked them for their past endeavors and for their advice and assistance during the year. Grand Honors were afforded them. RECEPTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES On direction of the Most Illustrious Grand Master, the Grand Representatives arose, announced their jurisdictions, and were greeted by the Most Illustrious Grand Master. He then presented a Commission to John B. Dorsey as the Grand Representative of the District of Columbia, assisted by RIDGM Arpad of DC. REGRETS The Grand Recorder expressed the regrets of the visitors who were unable to attend. ADDRESS OF THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER To the Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden, Albert H. Westerside, representing the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Delaware, Brother Herbert J. Atkinson, I am especially pleased and feel honored at your presence here this morning. To the distinguished guests from other Grand Jurisdictions, the Past Grand Masters of the Cryptic Rite, our Most Excellent Grand High Priest, our Right Eminent Grand Commander, and distinguished Companions here convened, a hearty welcome to this our Sixty-Seventh Annual Assembly. Right Puissant Stephen J. Ponzillo, Jr., Regional Deputy General Grand Master, representing Most Puissant Evan L. Fleming, Jr., General Grand Master, since this is, after all, a Grand Council affair, it is most meaningful to have you present today. During this past year, as my wife and I have travelled hither and yon, we have repeatedly encountered you, and have developed very close personal ties. And to all of our Distinguished Visitors, may this occasion be enjoyable and memorable for you, and may it not be the only time you accept our heartfelt hospitality in Delaware! Those who are left (our own Brothers and Companions in Delaware), you are ever in my thoughts and prayers as you labor ceaselessly in the quarries, looking for neither honors nor rewards, often unnoticed and unappreciated, but without you we would have no reason to hold this Assembly today. 9

11 NECROLOGY The Supreme Architect of the Universe has called several of our number from labor to a state of eternal refreshment. They have gone to a far better place and to their just reward. I shall leave' it to the Memorials Committee to recognize them properly, and shall only mention one who stands out in my memory, M.L Past Grand Master Richard H. Thomas. As you know, we who sit up here in the East look for guidance 'to those who have served previously. Richard Thomas was one who gave such help and direction. DISPENSATIONS March 14, 1992 March 14, 1992 March 14, 1992 March 30, 1992 August 13, 1992 August 13, 1992 August 19, 1992 Blanket Dispensation to all Councils to waive usual waiting periods and to permit balloting at Special Assemblies and at Festivals. To Adoniram Council No. 2 to change time of meeting on April 1, 1992, from 8:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. To Adoniram Council No. 2 to change time of meeting on May 6, 1992, from 8:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. To Joppa Council No. 3 to change time of meeting on April 7, 1992, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. To Adoniram Council No. 2 to change time of meeting on November 4, 1992, from 8:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. To Joppa Council No. 3 to change time of meeting on November 3, 1992, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. To Joppa Council No. 3 to change date of Assembly from Oc~ober 6, 1992, to October 20, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. WAIVERS OF JURISDICTIONS REQUESTED From Pennsylvania in favor of Gunning Bedford Council No.1: Harry Walter Sarbaugh Granted May 8, 1992 Raymond Edward Champ Granted June 2, 1992 George Kenneth Fraser Granted June 2, 1992 Howard A. Griffith,Jr. Granted February 13,1993 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES NOMINATED Connecticut - Haywood I. Buck, Jr. District of Columbia - John B. Dorsey Alabama - Eugene R. Small GRAND REPRESENTATIVES COMMISSIONED Nebraska -'Abbott George Burke Philippines - Evaristo A. Leviste Rhode Island - Curtis L. Hanks 10

12 OUT-OF-STATE VISITATIONS One of the challenges of this position is attempting to fulfill one's duties to our sister Grand Jurisdictions. I started out the year with the best of intentions, but unfortunately, was able to attend only eight Annual Assemblies elsewhere. The others were missed because of conflict of dates or because of a trip to Scotland which my wife and I made in late May and early June. We did make it to the following, however: Grand Council of Rhode IslandApril 10, 11 Grand Council of PennsylvaniaApril 26, 27, 28 Grand Council of New JerseyMay 1, 2 Grand Council of New HampshireMay 9 Grand Council of MarylandMay 11, 12 Grand Convocation of Eastern CanadaMay 22, 23 (held in Nova Scotia) Grand Council of New YorkAugust 14, 15, 16 Grand Council of MassachusettsDecember 7 Another outstanding event was the Northeast Regional Grand Council Festival held in Cranston, Rhode Island on November 14, I don't know that I have ever seen more splendid work! Various states sent their best teams to exemplify the Degrees of Royal Master, Select Master, and Super Excellent Master in full ceremonial form and with such dramatic skill as to rival professional actors. This brings up a point upon which I feel I must comment. Because of my own naivete and lack of travel experience, I was not prepared for t4e variation in the way the work is presented in the various states. The Thrice Illustrious Master Degree, for example, can be as simple or as complex (with a large costumed cast) as the occasion requires. While watching this Order of the Silver Trowel, I was moved to reflect how nice it would be in Delaware if the Degree would be presented at a different season of the year. How often have we seen attendance severely affected by inclement weather, conflicting Christmas plans, or even the occurrence of respiratory infections! This thought is put forth merely as a suggestion; I realize, of course, one very good reason for having it at this time. In one state I visited there was a movement (although unsuccessful) to change the name of their Grand Council so as to reflect the equal importance of the Super Excellent Master Degree. I believe that we address that situation very well by being r-ef'er-red to as a "Grand Council of Cryptic Masons", and leave it at that. The greatest benefit to me personally from these out-of-state visitations has been the really deep and lasting friendships I have formed. This is something I was not expecting at this late stage in my life. 11

13 ~ OFFICIAL VISITS TO CONSTITUENT COUNCILS Another most important (and rewarding) duty is the official visitation to each Constituent Council. My Grand Council Staff and I were very warmly received, our speeches to the Companions were short and relevant, the refreshments were outstanding, and a "sense of Brotherly love prevailed". Visitations were as follows: Gunning Bedford No. 1 - September 23, 1992 Joppa Council No. 3 - November 3, 1992 Adoniram Council No.2 - December 2, 1992 I was unable to attend the Assembly and Constitution of Thrice Illustrious Masters Council No.4, on December 30, 1992, but was ably represented by Deputy Grand Master Pletz, who performed the Constituting ceremony. OTHER VISITS It was indeed a very pleasant experience to attend the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge on October 7th, and following that on the next evening, the Open House and Installation of the new Grand Lodge Officers witnessed by family and friends, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. This latter named affair, sponsored by our own Deputy for Delaware, Illustrious Harold T.J. Littleton, has been a tradition for some years, but this time included remarks by the presiding Officers of all the York Rite Bodies. Many favorable comments were heard. I have also had occasion to drop in on various other meetings in an unofficial capacity. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD This Award is presented to that Companion who has been an outstanding active participant in at least one of our youth organizations, and was presented to Eugene R. Small at last night's Banquet. GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD This Award is presented to one who is an active participant and strong promoter of Cryptic Masonry. The Committee has recommended that this Award.be presented to John B. Dorsey, and this was accomplished at the Banquet. 12

14 CONDITION OF THE RITE I have thought very deeply and seriously for a long time about my remarks in this section of my address. It has become the custom in many places (and even occasionally here in Delaware) to complain about poor" attendance at meetings, luke-warm interest in our efforts, and therefore to predict the eventual demise of Cryptic Masonry. However, even acknowledging the obvious concern we all feel, I refuse to be just another Prophet of "Gloom and Doom". Cryptic Masonry in Delaware, I believe, is beginning to rise from the doldrums. We are taking in new men, enthusiastic men, some of whom are"willing to start up through the chairs. I look forward to the day when none of the dais officers in our Constituent Councils will be Past Illustrious Masters. I also look forward to the day when, once again, the seats on the sidelines will begin to fill. Hopefully, when the time comes that I am no longer able to play an active part, I too can sit there and enjoy that same fine work for which our Companions have always been noted. I would like to make special mention of the successful efforts made this past year by the various York Rite Bodies in New Castle County to set up a functioning Planning Council for the regular presentation of Degrees. Congratulations! As my year draws to a close, I must necessarily be reminded of those Companions who have inspired and guided me. The first one who comes to mind is no longer with us" physically, but shall always be here spiritually: Joey Nicklas. I know very well that I would never have aspired to this high office but for his words of encouragement and his sterling example. I have, of course, received great support from my Officers on the Grand Council Staff; it is especially comforting to know that I shall be succeeded by James A. Pletz, who brings to this position a wealth of experience and understanding. The members of our Constituent Councils, most notably those from Joppa No.3, have been most supportive! I must also thank certain out-of-staters (you know who you are t ) for their friendship and hospitality. And finally, I must thank my dear wife and "companion" of 47 years, Ruth, who has always been there, giving of her time and talents. Fraternally submitted, Maynard H. Mires On motion regularly made, seconded and approved, the Report of the Most Illustrious Grand Master was received and referred to the Jurisprudence Committee

15 REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER BALANCES DEPOSITS Receipts deposited 1, CD interest Xferred CD Interest CD Interest Accrued IMMA Interest IMMA CHECKING INVEST TOTAL SAVINGS ACCOUNT TOTAL CDs ALL OPERATING ACCOUNTS 5, , , , , (1, ) 1, , , (181.01) Transfers to Chkg 5, , , , , DI SBURSEMENTS (1,100.48)(1,100.48) (1, BALANCES , , , , ASSETS Checking Account IMMA Savings CD (IMMA Transfer) CD (Accruing) CD (Accruing) TOTAL ASSETS TOTAL NET WORTH Diff (20.48) 5, , , , , , , , , , , , % Fraternally submitted, C. Granville McVey, MIPGM Grand Treasurer On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the report of the Grand Treasurer was received and referred to the Finance Committee. REPORT OF THE GRAND RECORDER It has been my honor and pleasure to have been able to have been of service during this past year as your Grand Recorder. While in general, the cooperation of the Constituent Council Recorders has been good, there is still room for improvement. In particular, I must reiterate the Code requirement for monthly submission of the Membership update forms. It is the goal of this office to be able to provide most if not all, of the data required on the Annual Return Forms so that the Recorders.will hopefully need only to make minor adjustments. However, in order for this to be accomplished, data must be current. The good news this year is the membership increase. From a financial viewpoint, the news is also good, in that we experienced an increase in net worth of about 7%. MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY Begin Greet Rein Aff. Demit Susp Died Corr End Dual Gunn Bed # Adoniram # Joppa # TIM # TOTAL NET GAIN 64 TRUE NET GAIN 8 14

16 FINANCIAL REPORT WSFS Checking Acct Beginning Balance Income Transfers from IMMA Acct Total Income Total to Account for Disbursements Genl Grand Council 1991 Per Capita Grand Recorder Expense Joint Board Directory Supplies Stamps & Postage Rituals Proceedings Printing Proceedings Postage 1992 Annual Convocation Expense Room-Ramada Inn Loss Share 1993 Annual Escrow Total Disbursements Balance WSFS IMMA Account Beginning Balance Income TIM Jewel Sales 1992 Annual Returns Gun Bed #1 Adoniram #2 Joppa #3 TIM #4 Ritual sale Interest Transfers - CD Interest Accruals - IMMA Total Income Total to Account for Disbursements Transfer to Checking Account Total Disbursements Balance PIC Greet , , , , , , , , , , , Fraternally submitted, Henry Grand G. Law, MIPGM Recorder On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the Report of the Grand Recorder was received, and the portion dealing with finance referred to the Finance Committee

17 REPORT OF THE MEMORIALS COMMITTEE It is the sad duty of the Memorials Committee to report fifteen of our Companions have passed away to their heavenly home during this past year. We ask for your blessing on the friends and families of these departed Companions. It is known that when this earthly life comes to an end that our eternal life is just beginning. We ask that the Lord place His loving arms around them to guide them to that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. We thank the Lord for having allowed us the pleasure of their Companionship around this sacred Altar. One flower we now place in memory of our departed Past Grand Master of Cryptic Masons, Richard H. Thomas. One flower we now place in memory of our departed Past Illustrious Masters. One flower we now place in memory of our departed Companions of our Constituent Councils. One flower we now place in memory of our departed Companions of our sister Grand Jurisdictions. One flower we now place in memory of the recently departed Grand High Priest of Virginia, John Kanak. Let us pray. Supreme Architect of the Universe, we commend these our departed Companions to your loving care and ask that you "extend your loving arms to welcome them into that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Amen. DEATHS IN THIS GRAND JURISDICTION Gunning Bedford Council No. 1 S. George Crossland Talbot R. Crumbacker Milton L. Draper,Sr Harry V. Felmey, PIM Earl G. Gammon Francis E. Mask Willard R. Newth,Jr Charles C. Shilling Harvey C. Smith, Jr Lewis H. Talley Roy J. Taylor Richard H. Thomas,MIPGM Adoniram Council No. 2 Henry W. Tieman Joppa Council No. 3 G. Robert Pittard William L. Quesada Fraternally submitted, Lewis J. Blackwell, MIPGM Chairman REPORT OF THE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE The Leadership Committee did not promote any activities this year. Fraternally submitted, James A. Pletz, DGM Chairman 16

18 1993 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND STATUTES 1993 The.Constitution and Statutes Committee has had no item referred to it during the preceding Cryptic year and therefore has no report to make. Fraternally submitted, C. Ray Scarborough, MIPGM Chairman REPORT OF THE YORK RITE ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE The York Rite Advancement Committee of Grand Chapter, Grand Council, Grand Commandery, the Dais officers of the constituent bodies and other interested Companions and Sir Knights met together to establish a York Rite Planning Council for New Castle County. At a series of. well attended meetings chaired by Most Illustrious Companion Donald D. Thomas (MIPGM): operational details for. the Planning Council were defined; By-Laws were agreed upon; a schedule for ritualistic work was developed; all of which has been ratified by the individual Constituent bodies. With this council in place, the York Rite activities in New Castle County will now have the same coordinated direction as has been accomplished in Lower Delaware for many years. Fraternally submitted, James A. Pletz, DGM Chairman REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE BENEVOLENT FOUNDATION Donations to the Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation continue to be primarily based on memorials with very little free will giving. One Council mailed a plea for donations with the dues bills, and the others made pleas in open Councils. Fraternally submitted, Harry M. Sullivan,Jr., MIPGM Chairman REPORT OF THE GRAND INSPECTOR.Your Grand Inspector has had the opportunity to visit each of the four Councils once in Although one visit is hardly. sufficient to make a definitive judgement, I am pleased to report satisfaction with their opening and closing ceremonies as well as the Degree conferrals. I am particularly gratified with Council No.1, whose ritual work has consistently continued to improve. Fraternally submitted, Franklin R. Townsend Grand Inspector --'. 17

19 REPORT OF THE YOUTH COMMITTEE Jobs' Daughters in Delaware continues to enjoy sufficient numbers in membership and adult guardians. A couple of Bethels have faltered this past year, notably the closure of Bethel No.4. However, several are flourishing. We applaud them and wish them continued success. Delaware DeMolay, however, is not so fortunate. Membership remains minimal and adult advisors, less than minimal. I have, for instance, assumed the duties of Wilmington Chapter Advisor for the third t ine in as many decades. All is not, as it may seem, doom and gl.oom, With the appointment of a new Executive Officer, Brother David Goss, we hope to begin new programs to attract young men and Masons. Fraternally submitted, Franklin R. Townsend Chairman REPORT OF THE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ALBERT T. HANBY TRUST Support of the Day Camp and Youth Sports Facility operated by the YMCA on land leased by it from the Trustees continues to be the principal activity of the Hanby Trust. In 1992, the Trust made a cash grant of income to the YMCA for use on the project. This Grant was $34, and a substantial portion of it was used to defray the camping fees of underprivileged children. This represents a decrease from the grant made last year which was $38, The decreased grant is the result of lower income received by the Trust on its investments brought about by the generally stagnant economy. Fraternally submitted, Richard A. Scarlott, MIPGM Chairman REPORT OF THE AWARDS COMMITTEE YOUTH SERVICE/ADULT LEADERSHIP For his dedication and service to Youth in general and Jobs' Daughters in particular, your Committee has named Companion Eugene R. Small of Gunning Bedford Council No. 1 for this Award. CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR For his work and dedication to Freemasonry and his total commitment to Cryptic Masonry, your Committee has selected Companion John B. Dorsey as Cryptic Mason of the Year. Fraternally submitted,.- C. Granville McVey, MIPGM Chairman (These Awards were presented at the Friday York Rite Banquet.) 18

20 1993 REPORT OF THE 67th ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 1993 The arr-angeaent.s for the 67th Annual Assembly were made by your Committee and the Banquet was a combined effort of the Grand Chapter, Grand Council, and Grand Commandery, with the Grand Chapter Chairman as co-ordinator. The co-operation of the other Bodies was greatly appreciated. Fraternally submitted, C. Granville McVey, MIPGM Chairman REPORT OF TOR FINANCE COMMITTEE The Committee on Finance of this Grand Council has reviewed the books and accounts of the Grand Recorder and found them to be in order with all expenses supported by properly authorized vouchers. We have also had the pleasure of reviewing the books and accounts of the Grand Treasurer and find them likewise to be correct and also totally supported by properly authorized vouchers for all disbursements. The Grand Treasurer and Grand Recorder are to be thanked for their diligence and dedication in managing the finances of this Grand Council which have permitted us to enjoy a modest increase in our net worth. Therefore, the Committee recommends the acceptance of their respective Reports for the Cryptic Year just ended. Fraternally submitted, PU.oPOSED BUDGET Harry M. Sullivan,Jr., MIPGM Chairman. The following budget is recommended for the ensuing Cryptic Year, It is based on a Per Capita paying membership of 384 members. General Grand Council Per Capita Grand Recorder Expenses Joint Board Directory Postage Supplies Rituals Proceedings including Postage Annual Assembly Escro!; for 1993 Assembly TOTAL , o _ 1, Note: Operating Income from $3.35 is $1,286.40; so that the Budget has a surplus. Fraternally submitted, Harry M. Sullivan,Jr., MIPGM Chairman On motion regularly made, seconded and approved the Budget was adopted. 19

21 .'." ~URISPRUDENCE REPORT GRAND MASTER REPORT Your Jurisprudence Committee is delighted to have the pr ivilege of reviewing the Address of our Most Illustrious Grand Master Maynard H. Mires, that he has so skillfully shared with us this morning. Our Illustrious Grand Master has attended to the duties entrusted to him with the talent, proficiency, love and devotion that we have come to expect from him. Indeed this Grand Council has once again been in caring hands again this past year. We find the dispensations and waivers of jurisdiction requested by him entirely within the prerogatives of the Most Illustrious Grand Master and amply covered in our Constitution and Code. We thus, with no reservation, recommend their approval. We commend him on his acceptance, on our behalf, of three of our sister jurisdictions Companions as our representatives near their jurisdictions. We also express our appreciation of his honoring three of our distinguished Companions to be the Grand Representatives of a sister jurisdiction near Delaware. Each of these named Companions is well acquainted with their responsibilities and we doubt not that they will be attentive to the duties assigned to them. We welcome these new representatives and pray that they each may have long, meaningful and pleasant dialogues in the discharge of their respective duties as Delawar~'s Representatives. Our Illustrious Grand Master has been extremely attentive in his visitation labors on our behalf. Eight of our sister jurisdictions were enriched by his attendance and participation in their sessions, together with the Northeast York Rite Masonic Conference. His comments note how much he benefited from these activities. The Grand Master has made several meaningful suggestions relative to manners in which other jurisdictions operate which are worthy of consideration by those who will subsequently lead this Grand Council. These are, in the opinion of the Jurisprudence Committee, comments offered as helpful hints and, as such, require no formal action of this Grand Council. We sincerely thank Most Illustrious, and Dr., Maynard H. Mires, as well as Ruth, for their steering of this Grand Council over the seas of Cryptic Masonry this past year. We find their journey to have been one of peaceful calm sailing which all have thoroughly enjoyed. We extend to them. and all they hold so near and dear, many more bountiful years of service. Fraternally submitted, DISCHARGE Donald D. Thomas, MIPGM OF COMMITTEES M. I. Grand Master Mires then discharged all Committees, expressing his thanks and that of the Grand Council for all their efforts during the past year. 20

22 RECOGNITION OF GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE The Most Illustrious Grand Master recognized Right Puissant Stephen J. Ponzillo, Jr., Regional Deputy General Grand Master for the Northeast Region of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International, who addressed the Companions, urging each to promote Cryptic Masonry and to work to dispel the erroneous reports of detractors. (At the Banquet, he had presented a Certificate and Pin to Most Illustrious Grand Master Mires.). RECOGNITION OF REPRESENTATIVE OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS The Most Illustrious Grand Master recognized Most Illustrious C. Wilfred Brann, Most Illustrious Grand Master of Maine, who expressed the appreciation of the guests for the hospitality extended to all. He presented a clock in the shape of the state of Maine to M. I.Grand Master Mires. ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Most Illustrious Grand Master Mires announced that the time had arrived for the election of Officers for the ensuing Cryptic year. The results of the Election by acclamation were as follows: M.I. Grand Master R.I. Deputy Grand Master R.I. Grand Prin. Condo of the Work M.I. Grand Treasurer M.I. Grand Recorder' James A. Pletz Haywood I. Buck, Jr. Charles H. Lengel,Jr. C. Granville McVey, MIPGM Henry G. Law, MIPGM Most Illustrious Companion Pletz then announced the following appointments for the ensuing year: R.I. Grand Chaplain I. Grand Captain of the Guard I. Grand Conductor of Council I. Grand Marshal I. Grand Steward I. Grand Sentinel William J. Littel John B. Dorsey John Losten C. William Tulloch Franklin R. Townsend Donald F. Taylor The elected and appointed Officers were installed in Ample Form by Most Illustrious Past Grand Master Henry G. Law, with Past Most Illustrious Donald D. Thomas serving as Grand Marshal. William J. Littel acted as proxy for John Losten and C. Ray Scarborough, MIPGM, as proxy for Donald F. Taylor.. PRESENTATIONS MIPGM C. Ray Scarborough presented Most Illustrious Maynard H. Mires with a Trowel as the Past Most Illustrious Master jewel

23 ...~ APPOI:N1'MENTS 199::: The Most Illustrious Grand Master then directed the Grand Recorder to read the Committee appointments for the ensuing year: JURISPRUDENCE Donald D. Thomas, MIPGM, Chm. James H. Hutchins, MIPGM Henry G. Law, MIPGM MEMORIALS Lewis J. Blackwell, MIPGM, Chm. C. William Tulloch LEADERSHIP Haywood I. Buck,Jr., DGM, Chm. Harry D. Newell, PIM Donald D. Thomas, MIPGM YR ADV & LONG RANGE PLANNING Haywood I. Buck, Jr., DGiII,Chm. Charles H. Lengel,Jr., GPCW John B. Dorsey Illustrious Masters of Councils AWARDS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION C. Granville McVey, PMIGM, Chm. William J. Littel, PBI Harry D. Newell Donald F. Taylor FINANCE Harry M. Sullivan, Jr. MIPGM, Chm. Walter D. Wagner John B. Dorsey SUPER EXCELLENT MASTER DEGREE Richard A. Scarlott, MIPGM, CoChm. Har ry N. Sullivan,Jr.,MIPGM,CoChm. YOUTH Franklin R. Townsend, Chm. William J. Littel James A. Pletz, MIGM GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL BENEV FNDN Harry M. Sullivan, Jr., MIPGM, Chm. Horace G. Patterson, Jr., MIPGM T. Eugene Womach, MIPGM Deputy Masters of all Councils 68th ANNUAL ASSEMBLY John B. Dorsey,Chmn. C. Granville McVey, MIPGM Horace G. Patterson,Jr., MIPGM Henry G. Law, MIPGM CONSTITUTION AND STATUTES C. Ray Scarborough, MI PGM, Chm. Charles W. Barkins, MIPGM GOVERNOR-ALBERT T. HANBY TRUST Richard A. Scarlott, MIPGM GRAND LECTURER Franklin R. Townsend REMARKS OF THE INCOMING MI. I Q GRAND MASTER Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden Westers ide, Right Puissant Companion Ponzillo, Most Excellent Companion Cooke, Distinguished guests from our Sister Grand Jurisdictions, Past Illustrious Grand Masters, Companions all: It is my earnest desire that we begin, live, and end this Cryptic year with God as our Companion, therefore I ask you to join with me in prayer. Most Illustrious Grand Master of us all, be with us and watch over us as we begin this year of service to the Craft and to our fellow man. Bless each of us with the wisdom to conduct ourselves so that the work of our minds and our hands may in deed help raise up distressed humanity, and be acceptable in Thy sight. Amen. Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden Westerside, it is an honor to have you represent our Most Worshipful Grand Master Atkinson here today. I wish that you would convey to him our appreciation of the excellent leadership that he is giving to Freemasonry in Delaware, and that we 22

24 pledge the allegiance of this Grand Council to him and to the Grand Lodge. Right Puissant Companion Ponzillo, I thank you for your attendance and ask that you extend our respect to our Most Puissant General Grand Master Evan L. Fleming Jr. Most Excellent Companion Cooke, I thank you for your attendance. I am deeply honored by being elected as Most Illustrious Grand Master of this Grand Council, and wish to thank all the Companions for allowing me to serve in this capacity. I will use my best efforts to discharge these duties, with the hope that my performance will merit the confidence that you have placed in me. Thanks to Most Illustrious Past Grand Masters Law and Thomas for serving as the installing Officers, a repeat of the honor they.accorded me when they installed me as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge. Needless to say they did not quit when the installation was done but continued' to help and advise me throughout my term. I am sure that they will do the same this year. They have been my mentors for many years (in the case of Most Illustrious Companion Thomas it may be more appropriate to say that the is my tor-mentor) and have always provided invaluable counsel and assistance. I thank all of the visiting Companions from our sister Grand Jurisdictions for being with us and sharing this Annual Assembly. I look forward to being with you at your Assemblies in the coming months. I thank those Companions who have agreed to serve on this Grand Staff and the Grand Council Committees for this Cryptic year; on you rests the success of Cryptic Masonry. It is my desire that in this coming year we will see a closer cooperation with the other York Rite Bodies. The formation of a New Castle County Planning Council this past year was an ausp~cious new beginning in filing this need. This year I hope that it can be strengthened and extended to other activities such as: Leadership training, Social functions, improved programs, reactivation of inactive members and increase in York Rite Membership. I believe that a goal of 1000 members in the Grand Chapter is reasonable and I will be pleased to join with the Right Eminent Grand Commander and the Most Excellent Grand High Priest to carry the York Rite Story to the Symbolic Lodges. It has been several years since the Super Excellent Master Degree has been conferred in this Grand Council. It is my intention that on July 22nd of this year, the many Companions who have not received this degree will have an opportunity to do so. Success in any endeavor depends upon; thoughtful planning and diligent support of shared goals of all members. I know that I can count on each of you for your support and that together we will make this a great year for the York Rite. VISITATION SCHEDULE The schedule of visitations to the Constituent Councils was then announced by the Grand Recorder: Gunning Bedford Council No.1, Wilmington Adoniram Council No.2, Dover Joppa Council No.3, Georgetown Thrice Illustrious Masters No.4, Wilmington September 22, 1993 December 1, 1993 November 2, 1993 December 29,

25 ANNUAL ASSEMBLY On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the date and place of the 67th Annual Assembly of the Grand Council was set at 9:00 A.M., Saturday, March 12, 1994, at the Masonic Temple, 818 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to claim the attention of the Grand Council, it was closed in Ample Form at 11:26 A.M. by Most Illustrious Grand Master James A. Pletz. The Companions then repaired to the Banquet Hall for luncheon. ~~. ~ G. Law, MIPGM Grand Recorder 24

26 IN MEKORIAM tfost ILLUSTRIOUS RICHARD HARDING THOMAS tfost ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER 1976 DIED: JANUARY 10,

27 ~.. IN KmORIAM RIGHT ILLUSTRIOUS BARRY VAIL FELMEY GRAND PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR OF THE WORK 1991 DIED: KARCH 6,

28 1993 MOST ILLUSTRIOUS PAST GRAND MASTERS *Harvey W. Bentley, *Royden L. Hammond, *George O. Fearon, *John McMillan, *Cornelius E. Beatty, *Herman H. Hanson, *Harry L. Holson, *Clarence B. Hess, *J. Wallace Woodford, *Calvin E. Afflerbach, *Thomas R. Saunders, *John P. LeFevre, *Marshall M. Carpenter, *Harry W. Kennedy, *George S. Buhl, *Andrew J. Bock, *R. Earle Dickey, *William H. Cantwell, *Charles S. Cahoon, *Frank B. Newell, *Harry R. Craig, 1947 *James Carswell, 1948 *M. Haswell Pierce, 1949 *Walter L. Conway, 1950 *George E. Vandegrift, 1951 *J. Ralph Carey, 1952 *Harry V. Holloway, 1953 Irwin R. Murray, 1954 *Howard C. Barlow, 1955 *Henry S. Young, 1956 *J. Henry McDonnell, 1957 *Stephen E. Hamilton, 1958 *Percy W. Gardner, 1959 GRAND *John McMillan, *Harvey W. Bentley, *John McMillan, *James Carswell, *Paul Yearsley, Alfred E. Yeaton, 1960 *F. Irving Crow, 1961 *Charles E. Green, 1962 *Emerson Keeler, 1963 *Raymond A. Howard, 1964 *John J. McClearnen, 1965 Chester C. Coffin, 1966 *Rhey H. Smith, 1967 Warren R. Gray, 1968 C. Ray Scarborough, 1969 *Ernest H. Martyn, *Samuel A. Wise, *A. Warren Wheatley, 1972-~ *James L. Crouse, *John M. Johnson, 1974~1 *E. Paul Wootten, Richard, 11.Thomas, 1976-/ #James H. Dur ri ll, 1977~Z. *Dallas E. Marvel, 1978-, Charles W. Barkins, 1979'-~ *Paul E. Hurter, I James H. Hutchins, L *Raymond M. Savage, Henry G. Law, W. Thomas Musser, Donald D. Thomas, 1985-f Lewis J. Blackwell, 1986-? Harry M. Sullivan,Jr., 1987"'2- I, Horace G. Patterson!]..!','19M -I Iv/c:,c.'-~allvitte McVey'~ I T. Eugene Womach, 1990' ~ r: Richard A. Scarlott, 1991"./ 1-v.IT>Vf,-Ma~ H. Mires,Jr., 1992,.~ p( ~-T'),?~h- " TREASURERS $v<-i:-' ;fft'::-t-'7 L,''''N&Je:(.. ~-7"1Y' Alfred E. Yeaton, Chester C. Coffin, Henry G. Law, C. Granville McVey, 1992 to date GRAND RECORDERS - *Marshall M. Carpenter, *Harvey W. Bentley, ' *Marshall M. Carpenter, *Alfred H. Coe, *Raymond A. Howardv #Lawrence B. Jones, *John J. McClearnen, Henry G. Law, C. Ray Scarborough, Henry G. Law, 1992 to date * - Deceased # - Suspended 27

29 Chester C. Coffin Raymond A. Howard James L. Crouse Henry G. Law C. Ray Scarborough Robert Parke, Jr. Samuel B. Rash,Jr. Lewis J. Blackwell J. Norman Nicklas Richard A. Scarlott C. Granville McVey John A. Irwin NONE AWARDED James A. Pletz James Richardson Charles H. Lengel,Jr. Haywood I. Buck,Jr. John B. Dorsey Marion C.T.' Townsend J. Norman Nicklas David B. Craig,Jr. James H. Hutchins Sheldon L. Edwards,Sr. Benjamin F. Lloyd,Jr. James A. Pletz Franklin R. Townsend Walter D. Wagner Eugene R. Small RECIPIENTS OF THE GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL CRYPTIC HASON OF THE YEAR AWARD * 1977* 1978 p 1979 p * * p p p 1991 p 1992 p RECIPIENTS OF THE GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD 1983 P 1984* p 1990 p GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Near the Grand Council of Delaware Eugene R. Small Donald F. Taylor Horace G. Patterson,Jr. John Losten *James A. Pletz Samuel L. Mellin *Haywood I. Buck,Jr. *John B. Dorsey *C. Granville McVey Warren W. Edinger,Jr. State or Province ALABAMA ALASKA ARIZONA ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT DIST. of COLUMBIA EASTERN CANADA ENGLAND &; WALES From the Grand Council of Delaware George H. Busby Russell A. Kenderick David W. Blood Wesley M. Newton Raymond F. Van Fossen Lawrence McCurry Richard L. Smail Douglas M. Dwyer D. D. MacIntosh Thomas W. Howard 28

30 Near the Grand Council of Delaware Edward J. Fields Irwin R. Murray James Richardson Charles E. Farrell Harry D. Newell Walter D. Wagner G. Richard Ward *Harry M. Sullivan, Jr. Carl E. Buffington John A. Irwin *Franklin R. Townsend W. Thomas Musser *T. Eugene Womach *Donald D. Thomas *Charles H. Lengel,Jr. Charles H. Ware Kenneth J. Pyle *Franklin R. Townsend Robert E. Stewart D. Julian Massey Lambert E. Argo Lewis J. Blackwell *C. Ray Scarborough David B. Harman *William J. Littel Mark E. Irwin Richard A. Scarlott Eugene W. Knapp Henry Y. Lutton S. Robert Lyons Chester C. Coffin *C. William Tulloch *Henry G. Law Edwin Chester Richard E. Wise *Maynard H. Mires,Jr. *James A. Pletz Robert J. Lomax James H. Hutchins John S. Proud Richard A. Scarlott *Charles W. Barkins Harold C. Hill C. Parker Moore Warren R. Gray * - Present e - Excused State or Province FLORIDA GEORGIA GERMANY HAWAII IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA KANSAS KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NEVADA NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA OHIO OKLAHOMA ONTARIO OREGON PENNSYLVANIA PHILIPPINES RHODE ISLAND SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA TENNESSEE TEXAS UTAH VERMONT VIRGINIA WASHINGTON WEST VIRGINIA WESTERN WISCONSIN WYOMING CANADA From the Grand Council of Delaware R. Earl Shiver Bobby L. Byrd Walter E. Eichen. Thomas L. Wilkerson M. William Echo Richard L. Card Robert A. Rogers George R. McCormick F. Ear I Riley Douglas F. Long Milton A. Schiltz Dimitri J. Margarita Elwood E. Cooke *William C. Rose Theodore A. Cannell T. Kenton Keyser Ira Lee Crowson Alvin E. Gerstenschlager Theodore Hiltz,Jr. Abbott George Burke William G. Roberts Ernest T. Biladeau,Jr. Harold A. Peterson William L. Verhines Walter Barlow Otis V. Jones,Jr. Harley Kingsbury John N. Ulsh Charles L. Stuckey Gordon Ford Maurice F. Roberts Edward 1. Helgerman Evaristo A. Leviste Curtis L. Hanks Wilson C. Hardee Milton Edny William P. Bouton Vernon I. Bartlett James L. Martin Guy Oldenburg Stewart Wilson Miner John G. Hardin Clarence H. Riffee John F. Dobell Clarence A. McElmurry Charles Gregg 29

31 1993 GRAND RECORDERS OF GRAND COUNCILS RECOGNIZED BY THE GRAND COUNCIL OF DELAWARE 1993 ALABAMA ALASKA ARIZONA ARKANSAS Arthur C. Harding P.O. Box Birmingham, Al A.A. Carpine P.O. Box Anchorage, Ak Amer R. Macumber 1051 S. Dobson, #51 Mesa, AZ Wayne E. St. John P.O. Box 7653 Little Rock, AR CALIFORNIA Kenneth G. Hope 801 Elm Avenue Long Beach, CA COLORADO Gilbert W. Carlton 1614 Welton Street #503 Denver, CO CONNECTICUT DISTRICT of COLUMBIA Richard L. Smail Alexander R. Green 57 Grove Street Yalesville, CT Gail Street Wheaton, MD EASTERN CANADA H.C.L. Woodhams 5516 North Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 1M8 ENGLAND & WALES Peter J. Williams 86 St. James Street London, SW1A 1PL FLORIDA Howard P. Bennett P.O. Box 1597 Cocoa, FL GEORGIA James E. Moseley 811 Mulberry Street Macon, GA GERMANY Ruediger Groh Ludwig-Landmann-Str Frankfurt-Main 90 HAWAII Homer A. Cundiff 1227 Makiki Street Honolulu, HW IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA M. William Echo P.O. Box Idaho Falls, ID Ronald E. Fullerlove 1435 Meadowview Drive Decatur, IL Thomas D. Barton P.O. Box 221 Knightstown, IN

32 1993 IOWA KANSAS KENTUCKY LOUISIANA 1993 John Harris Watts P.O. Box 155 Grand Junction, IA Halbert G. Horton P.O. Box 1217 Topeka, KS William R. Selby Sr. P.O. Box 489 Danville, KY Frank T. Norman P.O. Box 45 Minden, LA MAINE Charles S. Brown Masonic Temple Belfast, ME MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI William G. Gulley 486 Williamsburg Lane Odenton, MD Bob Rudy Homberg 186 Tremont Street,Rm 703 Boston, MA J. Bruce Eldred 221 East Wing Road Mount Pleasant, MI Stanley Morrill P.O. Box 401 Fergus Falls, MN Fred F. Bean P.O. Box 1030 Meridian, MS MISSOURI Bruce H. Hunt P.O. Box 188 Kirksville, MO MONTANA Elmer L. Speer 605 Forestvale Road Helena, MT NEBRASKA Jay H. Speck P.O. Box 292 Fremont, NE NEVADA NEW HAMPSHIRE Robert E. Spitzer Robert M. Argel 6860 Sunkist Drive Sparks, NV Bayside Road Greenland, NH NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO Harold A. Peterson R.D. #3, Box 279 Holly Lane, Woodstown, NJ Phil Witherspoon P.O. Box 1375 Roswell, NM NEW YORK Fred G. Hickein 9 Pine Street Oneonta, NY NORTH CAROLINA Kolen Flack 80 Broadway Asheville, NC '.. 31

33 NORTH DAKOTA OHIO OKLAHOMA ONTARIO OREGON PENNSYLVANIA PHILIPPINES 1993 Orlando V.Ellingson 2724 Valley View Terrace Bismarck, ND Merlyn E. Meredith 34 North 4th Street Columbus, OH Donald J. Cink P.O. Box 50 Medford, OK Gary C. Price 397 Manly Street Midland, Ontario L4R 3E4 MauriceF. Roberts N.E. Canter Lane Sherwood, OR Lee N. Whitaker P.O. Box 635 Camp Hill, PA Isaac F. Arribas,Jr San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila RHODE ISLAND Ernest C. Bobe 27 Wannisett Avenue Riverside, RI SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA TENNESSEE TEXAS Robert C. Hopple 1518 Hampton Street Columbia, SC Jerry K. Thomas P.O. Box 425 Winner, SD B.R. (Bill) Brown P.O. Box Nashville, TN H. C. Thomas P.O. Box 296 Waco, TX UTAH Grand Recorder 650 East South Temple St. Salt Lake City, UT VERMONT WASHINGTON Edward J. Wildblood,Jr. 431 Pine Street Burlington, VT Albert W. Shaw th Avenue, N.E. Redmond, WA WESTERN CANADA Kenneth E. White Box Capilano P.O. Edmunton, Alberta T6A 3Y6 WISCONSIN Milton F. Gregory Sunset Drive Dousman, WI WYOMING Kenneth S. Watts 506 West Park Ave. Riverton, WY

34 RETURNS OF CONSTITUENT COUNCILS Gunning Bedford Council No. 1 Wilmington Date of Charter: October 1, 1918 Stated-Assembly: Fourth Wednesday of each Month Closed: June, July, August, and December OFFICERS Eugene R. Small James T. Elliott,Jr. Albert J. Miller Walter D. Wagner, PIM Henry G. Law, MIPGM Albert H. Westers ide Nicholas Marcinizyn Warren F. Schueler,Sr. Frank A. Battaglia Raymond B. Campbell Illustrious Master Deputy Master Principal Conductor of the Work Treasurer Recorder Captain of the Guard Conductor of the Council Steward Chaplain Sentinel GREETED Harry G. Bergstrom Jay C. Bergstrom Edward A. Burke,Jr. Raymond A. Champ Jon B. Cottrell George K. Fraser "Richard D. Goldsborough,Jr. Robert R. Hiddemen C. Norwood Hudson Lyman L. Krimmel Arthur A. Loveless,Jr. Dean E. Lowe Charles H. McDonald,Jr. Edwin M. Newth Mishler H. Reinhart Leonard L. Richard Seymour Sands H. Walter Sarbaugh Glenn W. Smith Earl G. Swanson Larry F. Warner Richard L. Weaver Carl E. Kurten REINSTATED DEMITTED Willia~ C. Griffin Robert C. Trate SUSPENDED Jerome H. Gerson John F. Leighty Albert J. McCrery,Jr. Richard W. Robinson,Jr. DIED S. George Crossland Talbot R. Crumbacker Milton L. Draper, Sr. Harry V. Felmey, PIM Earl G. Gammon Francis E. Mask Willard R. Newth,Jr. Charles C. Shilling Harvey C. Smith,Sr. Lewis H. Talley Roy J. Taylor Richard H. Thomas, MIPGM 33

35 Adoniram Council No. 2 Dover Date of Charter: September 9, 1924 Stated Assembly: First Wednesday of each Month except October Closed:'.June, July and August OFFICERS C. William Tulloch, PIM Charles W. Tulloch,II James L. Ferguson James H. Hutchins, MIPGM Harry M. Sullivan,Jr., MIPGM Sheldon L. Edwards,Sr. David F. Coady John D. Hiott Frederick W. Price Harry D. Newell, PIM Illustrious Master' Deputy Master Principal Conductor of the Work Treasurer Recorder Captain of the Guard Conductor of the Council Steward Chaplain Sentinel GREETED Marlin Robert Philip A. Gillespie P. Newnam E. Osborne William W. Pepper Easley E. Pierson,Sr. DEMITTED James L. Davis DIED Henry W. Tieman 34

36 Joppa Council No. 3 Georgetown Date of Charter: September 9, 1924 Stated Assembly: First Tuesday of each Month Closed: June, July and August OFFICERS Haywood I. Buck,Jr. T. Eugene Womach, MIPGM Maynard H. Mires, MIGM Chester C. Coffin, MIPGM C. Ray Scarborough, MIPGM Maurice C. Barnes Ray A. Lafontaine John N. Phillos Lucien T. Lenhart James W. Taylor Illustrious Master Deputy Master Principal Conductor of the Work Treasurer Recorder Captain of the Guard Conductor of the Council Steward Chaplain Sentinel GREETED Anthony J. Kowalski John N. Phillos William T. Wadkins, Jr. James B. Walsh James R. Whaley REINSTATED Bruce A. Marine DEMITTED John E. Block Karl R. Yolk Edward T. Whaley SUSPENDED W. Curtis Rayner DIED G. Robert Pittard William L. Quesada... 35

37 Thrice Illustrious Masters Council No. 4 Wilmington Date of Charter: March 14, 1992 Stated Assembly: December OFFICERS Charles W. Barkins, MIPGM James A. Pletz, MIGM C. Granville McVey, MIPGM Henry G. Law, MIPGM Richard A. Scarlott, MIPGM Franklin R. Townsend Illustrious Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer-Recorder Steward Sentinel AFFILIATED Eugene R. Small 36

38 PROCEEDINGS OF THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS COUNCIL NO. 4 OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE Thrice Illustrious Masters Council, U.D. was opened in the Masonic Temple, 818 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, at 7:00 p.m.,t~esday evening, December 29, 1992, with the following Officers present and in their respective stations: Thrice Illustrious Master Charles W. Barkins, MIPGM (2) Thrice Illustrious Senior Warden James A. Pletz, DGM (1) Thrice Illustrious Junior Warden C. Granville McVey, MIPGM (1) Thrice Illustrious Recorder-Treasurer Henry G. Law, MIPGM (1) Thrice Illustrious Steward Richard A. Scarlott, MIPGM (1) Thrice Illustrious Sentinel,p.t. Harry M. Sullivan,Jr., MIPGM (2) together with members and visiting Illustrious Companions whose names are recorded in the Register. Deputy Grand Master Pletz, acting in the absence of Maynard H. Mires, Most Illustrious Grand Master, constituted Thrice Illustrious Masters Council No. 4 in Ample Form. On motion, the Minutes of the 33rd Annual Assembly were approved as printed in the Grand Council Proceedings, without reading. The Recorder reported the passing of the following Thrice Illustrious Companions: Richard H. Thomas,MIPGM 1/10/92 Harry V. Felmey3/6/92 and prayer was offered in their memory. The Treasurer reported that the Savings account showed a balance of $137.28, having paid the Dispensation fee of $25.00, and that fees of $1.00 had bee-ncollected this evening. The Recorder stated that there was one candidate in waiting, and there being no objection, he was admitted and anointed a member of Thrice Illustrious Masters Council No.4. MIPGM Law delivered King David's Charge and MIPGM Scarlott gave the Steward's journey. CANDIDATES Eugene Richard Small Gunning Bedford Council No. 1 Charles William Tulloch (incumbent) Adoniram Council No. 2 Haywood I. Buck, Jr. (incumbent) Joppa Council No.3 TIM Barkins then recognized all the MIPGMs in attendance, including a visitor, MIPGM Cecil Decker of Eastern Canada. On motion, the following officers were unanimously re-elected to their respective offices: Thrice Illustrious Master Charles W. Barkins, MIPGM (2) Thrice Illustrious Senior Warden James A. Pletz, DGM (1) Thrice Illustrious Junior Warden C. Granville McVey, MIPGM (1) Thrice Illustrious Recorder-Treasurer Henry G. Law, MIPGM (1) Thrice Illustrious Steward Richard A. Scarlott, MIPGM (1) Thrice Illustrious Sentinel Franklin R. Townsend, PIM (1) On motion, Thrice Illustrious Masters Council No. 4 was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, December 29, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., in Wilmington. There being no further business to come before the Assembly, it was closed in Due Form at 7:48 p.m. Attest: Henry G. Law, MIPGM Receipts: Fees: $1.00 T.I. Recorder-Treasurer... 37

39 ,... INDEX-1993 ADDRESS OF THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRANDMASTER Adult Leadership Award Condition of the Rite Courtesy Vis1ts Cryptic Mason of the Year Award Dispensations Grand Representative Appointments Necrology Official Visits to Constituent Councils. " Official Visits to Other Grand Jurisdictions Waivers of Jurisdiction ADJOURNMENT ANNUALASSEMBLy APPOINTMENTS BIOGRAPHYOF THE RETIRING MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRANDMASTER... 3 COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT... 5 DEATHS IN THIS GRANDJURISDICTION ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS GRANDRECORDER'S REPORT Financial Report Membership Summary.. " GRANDTREASURER'S REPORT GUESTS... 6 LI ST, GRANDRECORDERS LIST, GRANDREPRESENTATIVES LI ST, MOST I LLUSTRIOUS PAST GRANDMASTERS LIST, PAST GRANDRECORDERS LIST, PAST GRANDTREASURERS MEMORIAL- P.M.I.G.M. Richard H. Thomas R.I.G.P.C.W. Harry V. Felmey OFFICIAL VISITATIONS PAST MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRANDMASTERS IN ATTENDANCE... 5 PRESENTATIONS PROCEEDINGSOF THE 67th ANNUALASSEMBLy

40 RECEPTION OF R.P. REGIONAL DEPUTY GENERAL GRANDMASTER... 8 RECEPTION OF REPRESENTATIVE OF M.W. GRANDMASTER OF DELAWARE... 8 RECEPTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES... 9 RECEPTION OF MOST ILLUSTRIOUS PAST GRANDMASTERS... 9 RECIPIENTS, ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS, CRYPTIC MASONOF YEAR AWARD RECOGNITION OF R.P. REGIONAL DEPUTY GENERAL GRANDMASTER RECOGNITION OF REPRESENTATIVE OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. '," 21 REMARKSBY INCOMING M.1. GRANDMASTER REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Albert T. Hanby Trust Awards Benevolent Foundation Budget Constitution and Statutes... ~ Credentials Finance Grand Inspector Jurisprudence. 20 Leadership Memorials York Rite Advancement Youth th Annual Assembly RETURNS OF CONSTITUENT COUNCILS Adoniram Counci I No Gunning Bedford Council No Joppa Council No Thrice Illustrious Masters Council No THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER COUNCIL NO.4 PROCEEDINGS

41 MASONIC CALENDAR Ancient Craft Masons commence their era with the creation of the world, calling it ANNO LUCIS (A.L.), "in the year of light." Add 4000 years to the common era. Thus 1993 plus 4000 = 5993 Scottish Rite, same as Ancient Craft, except the Jewish Chronology is used, ANNO MUNDI (A.M.), "in the year of the world." Add 3760 years to the common era. Thus 1993 plus 3760 = After September add another year. Royal Arch Masons date from the year the second temple was commenced by Zerubbabel, ANNO INVENTIONIS (A.I.), "in the year of discovery." Add 530 years to the common era. Thus 1993 plus 530 = 2523 Cryptic Rite (Royal and Select Masters) dates from the year in which the temple was completed, ANNO DEPOSITIONIS (A. Dep.), "in the year of the deposit." Add 1000 years to the common era. Thus 1993 plus 1000 = 2993 Knights Templar commence their era with the organization of their order, ANNO ORDINIS (A.O.), "in the year of the order." From the Christian era take 111B. Thus I11B from 1993 = B75 Order of High Priesthood dates from the year of the blessing of Abraham by the High Priest, Melchizedek. ANNO BENEFACTOR (A.B.), "in the year of the blessing." To the Common era add Thus 1993 plus 1913 = 3906 ******************************************************************** Prior to 1947, the Annual Assembly was always held on the first Wednesday in October. Past Illustrious Grand Master Frank B. Newell was elected to that office on October 3, 1945, and served until January 15, 1947, the first Annual Assembly that was held on the third Saturday in January. Past Illustrious Grand Master James H. Durrill was elected to that office on January 15, 1977, and served until March 11, 197B, the first Annual Assembly that was held on the second Saturday in March. 40

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