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2 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 1991 plus 4000 = 5991 Scottish Rite, same as Ancient Craft, except the Jewish Coronolgy is used, ANNO ~DI (A.M.), "in the year of the world." Add 3760 years to the common era. Thus 1991 plus 3760 = After September add another year. Royal Arch Masons date from the year the second temple was commenced by Zerubbabel, ANNO INVENTIONIS (A.!.), "in the year of discovery." Add 530 years to the common era. Thus 1991 plus 530 = 2521 cryptic Rite (Royal and Select Masters) dates from the year in which the temple was completed, ANNO DEPOSITINIS (A. Dep.), "in the year of the deposit." Add 1000 years to the common era. Thus 1991 plus 1000 = 2991 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 Thus 1118 from 1991 = 873 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 Christain era add Thus 1991 plus 1913 = 3904 *** *** **** ** **.******** ****.********* 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, 1978, the first Annual Assembly that was held on the second Saturday in March.

3 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF DELAWARE AT ITS SIXTY-FIFTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY HELD AT MASONIC WILMINGTON, TEMPLE DELAWARE MARCH 9, 1991 A.D. A.DEP. 2991

4 T. EUGENE WOMACH Most Illustrious Grand Master, 1990

5 RETIRING MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER T. EUGENE WOMACH Most Illustrious T. Eugene Womach was born on September 18, 1926, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to William McCager Womach, Oklahoma Territory, and Louise Dela Scott, Savannah, Missouri. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marine and U. S. Army infantry. He retired from the Delaware State Police in 1973 with the rank of Captain. While he is presently still retired, he is the manager of his 500 acre farm located midway between Laurel, Georgetown and Millsboro. On December 26, 1952, he married Janet Frances Christopher of Hurlock, Maryland. They have two children: Thomas E. Womach and Karen Elizabeth Womach Plummer. They also have one granddaughter, Angela Plummer and three grandsons: Joshua Plummer and Chad and Christopher Womach. He is a member of Retired Association of Delaware State Police, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Disabled American Veterans and Korean War Veterans Association, Inc. (2nd Vice President). MASONIC HISTORY CRAFT MASONRY His Masonic career began in 1950 at Hope Lodge No.4, Laurel, Delaware, where he was entered February 7, 1950, passed March 7, 1950, and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason April 4, 1950, by the Past Masters of Hope Lodge No.4. He has remained active in Lodge affairs since that time and served as Worshipful Master in 1967 and He is currently Treasurer of Hope Lodge No. 4 He is a Past Grand Sword Bearer and Past Assistant Grand Instructor for District 3. He is presently a member of the Committee on General Purposes. SCOTTISH RITE He was received into Scottish Rite Masonry in October, 1950, and was Master of salisbury Lodge of Perfection (Valley of Salisbury, Orient of Maryland) in He is presently serving as Master of salisbury Chapter of Rose Croix and Turcopoler in Maryland Council of Kadosh. He received the Honor of being selected as the Scottish Rite Mason of the Year for the Valley of Salisbury in 1989 and in the same year was invested with the rank of KCCH in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Southern Jurisdiction of the U. S.A. He is also a Past President of the Eastern Shore Scottish Rite Club and is Director of Work for the salisbury Bodies. He is a member of the Kent and Sussex Scottish Rite Club. YORK RITE CHAPTER Exalted in Hope Chapter No.7, Georgetown, Delaware Received the Order of High Priesthood High Priest of Hope Chapter No. 7 Grand Royal Arch Captain Grand Scribe Grand King Grand Representative from the Grand Chapter of Quebec near Grand Chapter of Delaware. 3

6 COUNCIL Greeted in Joppa Council No.3, Georgetown, Delaware Received Thrice Illustrious Master's Degree Illustrious Master of Joppa Council No. 3 Grand Steward of the Grand Council of Delaware Grand Marshal of the Grand Council of Delaware Received the Super Excellent Master Degree Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Council Grand Master of the Grand Council Grand Representative from the State of Maryland near the Grand Council of Delaware Life member of Massachusetts Council of Thrice Illustrious Masters Honorary Member of the Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Rhode Island Honorary Member of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of the State of New York COMMANDERY Knighted at St. Andrew's commandery No.2, Dover, Delaware Commander of Thomas Shryock Commandery No. 11, Salisbury, Maryland Commander of St. Andrew's Commandery No.2, Dover, Delaware Instructor for Thomas Shryock Commandery No. 11, Salisbury, Maryland Member of Past Commanders Association of Maryland OTHER MEMBERSHIPS Delaware Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine (Presently Senior General) Knights of the York Cross of Honor, Francis Scott Key Priory No. 14, Frederick, Maryland Jesse Green Priory No. 70, Wilmington, Delaware (Presently Orator) Royal Order of Scotland Shield and Square Club (Lower Delaware) Evergreen Forest No. 49, Tall Cedars of Lebanon (Played in Tall Cedars and Shrine Concert and Marching Band for many years) Past Masters Association of Kent and Sussex Counties Laurel Chapter No. 18, Order of Eastern Star (Served as patron several years and is presently Patron) Member of Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association

7 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF DELAWARE The sixty-fifth 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 9, A.D. 1991, A. Dep The Grand Council was opened at 9:00 A.M. by the Right Illustrious Deputy Grand Master, Richard A. Scarlott, with prayer being offered by the Grand Chaplain. PRAYER Grand Architect of the Universe, Thou has promised that where two or three are gathered in Thy name, Thou shall be in the midst of them and bless them. In Thy name we assemble. May the Supreme Grand Master graciously preside over this Grand Council and guide us in our labors that the work we endeavor to accomplish will show the truths that You have given to us. The Most Illustrious Grand Master, T. Eugene Womach, was then received into the-grand Assembly and afforded Grand Honors. GRAND OFFICERS M.I. Grand Master R.I. Deputy Grand Master R.I. Principal Conductor of the Work R.I. Grand Treasurer R.I. Grand Recorder R.I. Grand Chaplain -I. Grand Captain of the Guard I. Grand Conductor of the Council I. Grand Marshal I. Grand Steward I. Grand Sentinel T. Eugene Womach Richard A. Scarlott Maynard H. Mires Henry G. Law, PMIGM C. Ray Scarborough, PMIGM Lewis J. Blackwell Harry V. Felmey Franklin R. Townsend Harry V. Felmey Donald F. Taylor Harry D. Newell PAST MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTERS Alfred E. Yeaton, 1960 Chester C. Coffin, 1966 C. Ray Scarborough 1969 Charles W. Barkins, 1979 James H. Hutchins, 1981 C. Granville Henry G. Law, Donald D. Thomas, Lewis J. Blackwell, Harry M. Sullivan, Jr., Horace G. Patterson, Jr., McVey, GUNNING BEDFORD COUNCIL No. 1 Charles H. Lengel, Jr. John B. Dorsey Eugene R. Small ADONlRAM COUNCIL No. 2 C. William Tulloch David B. Harman, PIM Harry D. Newell, PIM JOPPA COUNCIL No. 3 Edward R. Fields Haywood I. Buck, Jr. Maynard H. Mires, Jr., PIM CONSTITUENT COUNCILS 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 5

8 John Losten, #1 James A. Pletz, #1 PAST ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS (Not otherwise mentioned) John A. Irwin, #3 G. Richard Ward, #3 Mark E. Irwin, #3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the reading of the Minutes of the 64th Annual Assembly was dispensed with since they had been printed in the Proceedings. ADMISSION OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, all Royal and 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 "Charles H. Lengel, Jr. "John B. Dorsey "Eugene R. Small Adoniram Council No. 2 "C. William Tulloch "David B. Harman, PIM "Harry D. Newell, PIM Joppa Council No.3 Edward J. Fields "Haywood I. Buck, Jr. "Maynard H. Mires, PIM '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, C. Ray Scarborough, PMIGM Grand Recorder It was declared that a Constitutional number of Councils were represented, and a quorum was available. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS Distinguished visitors from the neighboring jurisdictions and the several Masonic Bodies of the State of Delaware were presented at 6

9 1991 the Altar, as follows: CONNECTICUT M.P. Richard A. Egner M.P. William F. Orrell M.E. Rodney I. Gray M.E. Carl Shultz M.E. Ernest Smith DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA M.I. William T. Cox R.I. C. Macauley Ward R.I. Marshall Gardner M.I. Marion K. Warner I. Harold L. Applebee M.I. Fred S. Batton I. Scott Applebee ILLINOIS M.I. Ronald E. Fullerlove MAINE M.I. Douglas B. Taylor MARYLAND M.I. William J. Atkinson R.I. Leighton E. Harrell R.I. Calvin W. Parker R.I. Caulder B. Morris I. Henry Funk I. Lloyd Eshenor I. Mathew Racioppa M.I. Harold W. Albrecht M.E. Thomas E. Weir I. Mark E. Irwin I. James A. Johnson MASSACHUSETTS R.I. A. Keith Piper M.I. William C. Rose M.E. William Paterson Presented by C. Granville McVey, PMIGM Most Puss. Grand Master Past Most Puss. Grand Master Grand High Priest Grand Sentinel Deputy General Grand High Priest, N.E. Reg. Presented by William J. Littel, PIM Most Ill. Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Principal Conductor of Work Grand Recorder Grand Conductor of Council Past Most Ill. Grand Master Past Illustrious Master Presented by Harry M. Sullivan, Jr., PMIGM Most Ill. Grand Master Presented by William J. Littel, PIM Most Ill. Grand Master Presented by James A. Johnson, PTIM Most Illustrious Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Principal Conductor of Work Grand Captain of the Guard Grand Marshal Grand Inspector Illustrious Master Past Most Ill. Grand Master Grand High Priest Past Illustrious Master Past Illustrious Master Presented by Donald D. Thomas, PMIGM Deputy Grand Master Past Most Ill. Grand Master Grand Rep. from Mass. Grand High Priest 1991 NEW JERSEY Presented by C. Ray Scarborough, PMIGM M.I. Erward A. Biunno Most Illustrious Grand Master M.I. Harold A. Peterson, PMIGM Grand Recorder R.I. Samuel Kernaghan Grand Captain of the Guard M.E. Alvin L. Zach Grand High Priest NEW YORK R.I. Richard C. Hadley Presented by Horace G. Patterson. Jr., PMIGM Deputy Grand Master PENNSYLVANIA M.P. Robert A. Salter III R.P. Carl J. Dunlap RHODE ISLAND M.I. Curtis L. Hanks M.E. Hirum A. Jamiel R.E. Anthony Dipadua Presented by Chester C. Coffin, PMIGM Most Puss. Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Presented by Henry G. Law, PMIGM Most Illustrious Grand Master Grand High Priest Grand King 7

10 VERMONT M.I. James R. Winner, III R.I. Palmer E. Martin VIRGINIA M.E. Edward R. Saunders, Jr. E. Edwin R. Carpenter, Jr. Presented by James H. Hutchins, PMIGM Most Illustrious Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Presented by C. William Tulloch, 1M Grand High Priest Grand Marshal Most Illustrious Grand Master Womach welcomed the visiting Companions to Delaware and expressed the hope that each would find his stay in Delaware as enjoyable as he had in their respective Jurisdictions. The visitors were then conducted to the East where he greeted each personally. 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. Ill. Harold T. J. Littleton, 33 Deputy for Delaware, AASR Ill. Warren F. Schueler, Sr., 33 Active for Delaware, AASR Ill. Donald D. Thomas, 33 Commander in Chief Delaware Consistory, AASR M.E. Richard W. Garland Grand High Priest Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Delaware Harry M. Sullivan, Jr. Governor First State York Rite College No. 45 V.E. Preceptor Grand Preceptor's Tabernacle A, HRAKTP James H. Hutchins Chief Adept Delaware College, SRICF Lewis J. Blackwell Prior Jesse Green Priory No. 70 Charles C. Shilling Puissant sovereign Delaware Conclave, R.C.C. Donald D. Thomas Intendent General Red Cross of Constantine M. E. President Order of High Priesthood Horace G. Patterson, Jr. Excellent Chief Delaware Council No. 18, K.M. Henry G. Law Grand Sentinel Convent General, K.Y.C.H. C. William Tulloch Eminent Commander St. John's commandery No. 1 Henry G. Law Eminent Commander Trinity Commandery No.3, U.D. Most Illustrious Grand T. Eugene Womach greeted each personally and welcomed them to the 65th Annual Assembly. 8

11 RECEPTION OF GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES Most Excellent Harold Yaeger, General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International and Ernest Smith, Deputy General Grand High Priest for the N.E. Region were introduced at the Altar by PMIGM C. Granville McVey. They were welcomed by M.I. T, Eugene Womach. M.E.G.G.H.P. Yaeger was escorted to the East and given Grand Honors. RECEPTION OF GENERAL GRAND MASTER Most Puissant General Grand Master Evan L. Fleming, Jr. of the General Grand Council Cryptic Masons International and R.P. Deputy General Grand Master N.E. Region Stephen J. Ponzillo, Jr. were introduced at the Altar by PMIGM and Grand Ambassador C. Ray Scarborough. M.I. Grand Master Womach welcomed them and invited M.P. Fleming to a seat in the East. Grand Honors were then afforded M.P. Companion Fleming. RECEPTION OF THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER OF MASONS IN DELAWARE Right Worshipful James A. Pletz, Deputy Grand Master of Masons in Delaware, was escorted into the Grand Council and presented to the Most Illustrious Grand Master by Most Illustrious Companion Henry G. Law, M.W.P.G.M. The Most Illustrious Grand Master welcomed Right Worshipful Brother James A. Pletz, who was representing the M.W. Grand Master, Ronald L. Jefferson, Sr., to the 65th Annual Assembly who was escorted to the East, where Symbolic Grand Honors were afforded him by the Companions present. Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master Pletz then addressed the Companions, welcoming the visitors to Delaware. RECEPTION OF PAST MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTERS On direction of the Most Illustrious Grand Master, the fourteen Past Most Illustrious Grand Masters in attendance assembled at the Altar. They then introduced themselves and stated their year of service to the Companions. M.I. Womach thanked them for their past service and for their advice and assistance during the year. RECEPTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES On direction of the Most Illustrious Grand Master, the Grand Representatives arose and were greeted by him, expressing thanks for their efforts and urging them to continue to cement the fraternal relations with our sister jurisdictions. REGRETS Regrets were received from the M.P. Grand Master, Robert M. Johnson, of the Grand Council of Eastern Canada, who could not attend. ADDRESS OF THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master James A. Pletz, Distinguished Visiting Companions, Past Grand Masters of the cryptic Rite, Most Excellent Grand High Priest and Distinguished Companions now here 9

12 assembled: Right Worshipful Brother Pletz, it is indeed an honor to have you with us this day to represent M.W. Grand Master Ronald L. Jefferson, Sr. who could not be with us today. I checked with Charlie Farrell about a month ago about the Grand Master's schedule. He wields a big baton. Most puissant Evan L. Fleming, General Grand Master, it is a great honor to welcome you to Delaware. We have met throughout our travels, and I find you to be a great raconteur. We hope you have enjoyed your visit thus far and perhaps you will tell one of your stories a little later. Distinguished visitors, I hope you enjoy your visit and keep coming back to visit us. I will address you later. And last but not least, Distinguished companions of our own jurisdiction, Delaware. Don't look around for them because you are who I am talking about. You are certainly distinguished or you would not be here today. You are the backbone of our beloved institution. You know you often find big apples on top of the basket, but you must remember the little ones that are holding them up. NECROLOGY The Supreme Grand Master of the Universe, the Almighty Father of Light, with Whom there is no variableness, and Who has marked their labors in this earthly lodge, has seen fit to call 6 Companions to the Celestial Lodge above for all the joys and glories of the eternal Sabbath. They have gone from Alpha to omega, the beginning to the end, the first and the last, in this earthly life. The young may die, the old must die and the wiseth knoweth not how soon. There is none that escapes the inexorable doom. The almighty hand of the Supreme Master shall prevail. The designs upon the trestle Board shall be completed. There the adoration of the 12th hour will be everlasting joy. Among those who have traveled to that far distant country are Past Grand Master John J. McClearnen and Past Master Elwood R. Hawkins. We will pay special tribute to those who have left us during the report of the Memorials Committee. DISPENSATIONS Dispensations were granted to all Constituent Councils to usual waiting period between reception, investigating and waive the balloting 1990, to upon petitions received during the period from March 10, March 9, Dispensation was also granted for the same period to all Constituent Councils to hold special Assemblies for the purpose of receiving and balloting upon petitions, provided however, that proper notice is given to all members as well as to the Grand Recorder of such special Assemblies. Dispensation was also granted for the same period to all Constituent Councils to move their respective Charters to the location of any Cryptic Festivals held during that period for the purpose of receiving and balloting upon petitions, provided however that proper notice of such temporary relocation is given to all members as well as the Grand Recorder. April 6, 1990 Dispensation granted to Joppa Council No. 3 to open its stated Assembly for May 1, 1990, at 8:30 P.M. instead of 7:30 P.M. as provided in the By-Laws, provided proper notice is given to all companion members. 10

13 November 9, 1990 Dispensation granted to Joppa Council No. 3 to open its stated Assembly for Tuesday, January' 1, 1991, to Wednesday, January 2, 1991, because of the holiday as provided in the By-Laws, provided proper notice is given to all companion members. WAIVERS of JURISDICTION A waiver of jurisdiction was requested from the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Pennsylvania and was granted on August 31, 1990, in favor of Gunning Bedford Council No. 1 of Wilmington for Wayne T. Slack. A waiver of jurisdiction was requested from the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Maryland and was granted in favor of Gunning Bedford Council No.1, Wilmington for Randall Clarence Mullen. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES It was my privilege and pleasure to approve the recommendations of the following Grand Councils and to appoint these Illustrious Companions as Grand Representatives of Delaware near those Grand Councils: Ohio District of Columbia Kentucky Minnesota Illinois John N. Ulsh Douglas M. Dwyer Douglas F. Long T. Kenton Keyser Richard L. Card On of the more enjoyable experiences involved in serving as Grand Master is to visit our Sister Jurisdictions. I was able to visit eight of those in the North East region. Due to conflicting schedules, I regret that I was unable to visit Pennsylvania and Maine. In the case of the.district of Columbia, I was sick and could not attend. The Jurisdictions I visited April 5 & 6 May 4 & 5 May 7, 8 & 9 May 11 & 12 June 1 & 2 June 10 & 11 August 24 & 25 December 9 & 10 OFFICIAL VISITS TO SISTER JURISDICTIONS were: Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Council Council council council Council Council Council Council of of of of of of of of Rhode Island New Jersey Maryland New Hampshire Connecticut Vermont New York Massachusetts Whenever the Grand Chapter and Grand Council met on the same day or next day, I attended both sessions. Another great experience was to be able to attend the Triennial of the General Grand Council and General Grand Chapter held in Providence August This was an unforgettable experience and, in my opinion, the highlight was the opening ceremonies with all its pomp and circumstances. I was thrilled and highly honored to carry the flag of the State of Delaware in this ceremony and also to carry the Flag of Texas. Another outstanding event was the North East Regional Conference held at Newark, New Jersey, on September 8th. Besides meeting with my peers, we had an all day session in which much knowledge was im- 11

14 parted. OUT OF STATE VISITS Instead of asking one of our Distinguished visiting companions to offer up their usual platitudes, I would like to reflect upon some of my out of state visitations. As I stated, I was unable to attend the District of Columbia's Grand Assembly because of a bout with the flu. I had sent in my reservations but just couldn't make it. Next came Rhode Island. My wife had grave misgivings about our travels and visitations and was not looking forward to them. However, when we visited Rhode Island, she met so many new and enjoyable friends that she was ready to do them all. I, also, had my reservations, but as the circle of newly found companions and friends increased, I, too, was looking forward to other visits. On Sunday morning, when we were to leave for Delaware, we woke up to a blanket of snow. My wife detests snow, especially when we have to drive in it and was very upset. But as we proceeded south, the snow dissipated. Next we visited New Jersey. The directions to get to the hotel were adequate except the exit number should have been included. We rode around the same cut-offs about four times until we finally arrived at our destination. One of the high lights of our visits for my wife was Ocean City, Maryland. Possibly, the main reason was that we were only six miles from home, but another was the three tours they scheduled. My wife enjoyed them immensely. Then on to New Hampshire, beautiful country, beautiful motel and a nice meeting place plus you could now go the speed limit of 65 miles per hour. Connecticut - Beautiful state, great companionship and we will be going back there this year for the North East conference. Vermont - The Green Mountain State. We went up on the New York side of the lakes and across the one way bridge just south of Burlington. We got there a day early and went into town and walked around the restored area. Keep in mind that we had just left Delaware with sunshine in June and temperature in the nineties. We had our shorts on and very light clothing. It was raining and temperature there was 40 degrees. We almost froze. New York - We left Providence, where we had been for the General Grand Council and Chapter, and drove over to Batavia. We arrived early so we took a tour of Niagara Falls and the works. We had never been there, and it was one of the high lights of all our trips. Also rode through two locks of the Erie Canal in a pontoon boat. Massachusetts We had been apprehensive about going to Massachusetts in December but the Grand Master assured us we would have perfect weather and we did and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. These are just a few reflections of our visits and are experiences which I shall never forget. The many friends I have made, the courtesies and hospitality shown shall be cherished always. We need old friends -t.o help us grow old and new friends to help us stay young. I thank all of you for these memories. MEMORIES Memories are heartbeats, sounding through the years, Echos never failing, of our smiles and tears, Moments that are captured, sometimes unaware, Pictures in an album, or a lock of hair, Images that linger, deep within the mind, 12

15 Bits of verse we cherished once upon a time. Through the musty hallways of the days we knew, Ever comes the vision, beautiful and true. Memories are roses blooming evermore, Full of fragrant sweetness, never known before. We must have a reason, goals for which to strive, Memories are lights that burn to keep the heart alive. OFFICIAL VISITS TO CONSTITUENT COUNCILS Another of the more pleasurable and meaningful tasks of a Grand Master is visiting the constituent Councils within his jurisdiction. At each of these visits the Grand Council staff and I were received warmly and accorded every honor. A special treat was received on our visitation to Gunning Bedford Council No.1, where we and our ladies were invited to dinner. Then an informative Assembly was held and then back to the fourth floor where entertainment was provided. The entertainment was the same as last night, so those of you who were there last night know how much we enjoyed it. We need more of this, good fellowship among ourselves and our ladies. I want to thank Illustrious Past Master William J. Littel for this delightful evening. We also enjoyed great fellowship at the other Councils with great eats and much bragging about ones accomplishments after our Assemblies. The visitations were as follows: Mat 23, 1990 November 7, 1990 September 4, 1990 Gunning Bedford Council Adoniram Council No. 2 Joppa Council No. 3 No.1 OTHER VISITS It is unnecessary to list all the Masonic visits I made, as it is a waste of time, labor and money to list them. Suffice it to say that other than what is listed here, I attended 102 Masonic functions. At many of those I was acknowledged as the Grand Master of Cryptic Masons. Most of these events were working meetings for me as an officer or taking part in degree work. I had to refuse several invitations because of conflicts in my schedule, but the major ones, in my opinion, that I was able to attend are listed below Semi-annual Communication of Grand Lodge Brotherhood Night Install the officers of Hope Lodge No Grand Lodge at Newport Grand Chapter and Grand Council visitation of Maryland to Chesapeake Chapter No. 17 and Giblim Council No. 12 in Salisbury Presented York Rite story at Doric Lodge No. 30 at Millville Presented York Rite story at Hope Lodge No. 4 at Laurel I sincerely regret being unable to attend the Thrice Illustrious Masters degree and the Order of High Priesthood. I had been looking forward to being there. On the day scheduled, the radio kept saying that it was going to snow. I made up my mind that if it wasn't snowing at 4:00 P.M. I was leaving and I did. There was no snow anywhere and it didn't really look like snow. However, I kept going North and when I was about fifteen miles up the road, it started spitting snow, but I kept on going. Ten miles further the ground was suddenly covered with about 2" of snow, so I turned around and came back. It was a bad night. So that is my explanation for not being here. 13

16 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD This award should be made only to one who has been an active participant in one of our youth organizations for a number of years. The Committee has recommended Franklin R. Townsend who without a doubt fits this description. (Presented in conjunction with M.P. Evan L. Fleming, Jr.) GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD This award is given for one who is an active participant and promoter of Cryptic Masonry. The Committee has recommended this companion for this award, and I am very pleased to present it to Charles H. Lengel, Jr. (Presented in conjunction with M.P. Evan L. Fleming, Jr.) CONDITION OF THE RITE It is my belief that York Rite Masonry is stable and will continue to be. However, we do need members to keep alive and alert. This is not a real fault of the York Rite as we all know that Symbolic Masonry is floundering and in need of new members. Many people much wiser than I have tried to solve this problem, but they haven't come up with an answer yet. The programs in Pennsylvania (I believe it was called Solomon, and was also adopted in Maryland) has fallen by the wayside. We just don't know the answers. The ritual or degrees conferred in Delaware upon candidates is the best around. As far as I am concerned, I would put them up against any other Councils in any state. Of course, I am prejudiced as I confer or take part in several degrees. The only thing I know to get and keep new members is to "Spread the Word", which is my theme. Spread the word means by any means possible. This means to the Symbolic Mason, profane or anyone who will listen to you. This includes our own members who are not knowledgeable about Masonry. In the Most Excellent Masters degree the newly received and acknowledged companion is told that one of the great duties of a Most Excellent Master is to dispense light and truth to the uninformed Mason. So, we have to spread the word. Our Councils are alive and will continue to be as long as we can get leaders such as you to direct us. RECOMMENDATIONS 1) That we continue to "Spread the Word" of York Rite Masonry in our Symbolic Lodges whenever invited to do so. 2) That the Grand Council find the means to clothe each member of the Grand Council staff with a suitable apron with the Grand Council emblem on it. None at present time have any, except the Grand Master. The other members are forced to wear borrowed aprons with nothing about the Grand Council on it. This would add to more dignity to the office. CONCLUSION My service to this Grand Council is rapidly drawing to a close. I wish to thank all the Companions of the Cryptic Rite of Delaware for their support, help, aid and assistance in carrying out the duties of Grand Master of this Grand Council. I also want to thank the of- 14

17 ficers of this Grand Staff for their participation in the affairs of the Grand Council. Without their support, this Grand Council would be nothing. Also a great thank you to the various committees. While we no longer enjoy our secret vaults filled to capacity with interested members, we do have our dedicated and loyal Companions, who are seekers of light, faithfully attending. However, we must still "SPREAD THE WORD" so that the world at large will know the goodness of our institution in order that they may seek light in Masonry and then hopefully will desire to learn the mysteries of the secret vault. In closing, I want to express my deepest appreciation for having been permitted to serve as your Grand Master. I have learned much. It has been a year in my life that I shall never forget. I also pledge my continued support to our soon to be elected Grand Master, Right Illustrious Richard A. Scarlott, and to Cryptic Masonry whereso-ever dispersed. Fraternally submitted, T. Eugene Womach Most Illustrious Grand Master On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the Address of the Most Illustrious Grand Master was ordered received and referred to the Jurisprudence Committee. REPORT OF MEMORIALS COMMITTEE It is the sad duty of the necrology committee to report that six of our companions have passed to their heavenly home during the past year. We are saddened by their departu=e. We ask Thy blessing on our departed companions and thank them for the memories they have left behind. One of these departed companions was P.M.I.G.M. of Cryptic Masons, John J. McClearnen, who was a tireless worker in many branches of masonry. Therefore it is fitting and proper that we pause for a moment to thank them for their leadership, their inspiration and what they have contributed to our lives. Their labor and good works were learned around a Masonic Altar, and they expressed these teachings in their everyday life. One flower we place for our departed Past Grand Master of Cryptic Masons. One flower we place for our departed Past Illustrious Master. One flower we place for our departed companions of our subordinate Councils. One flower we place for our departed Companions of other Grand Jurisdictions. Prayer Supreme Architect of the Universe, we commend these, our departed companions, to Your loving care and ask You to extend Your loving arms to welcome them into that house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens. Amen. 15

18 DEATHS IN THIS GRAND JURISDICTION Gunning Bedford Council No. Donald D. Davis Robert D. Rinehart Alden A. Wehde Adoniram Council No.2 John J. McClearnen, PMIGM Albert J. Ross Joppa Council No.3 Elwood R. Hawkins, PIM Fraternally submitted, REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER Lewis J. Blackwell, PMIGM Chairman I am pleased to submit the Report of your Grand Treasurer for the Grand Council Year. The financial condition of the Grand Council appears to continue to be sound. We have been able to operate well within the budget and have shown a substantial increase in assets, about 14.5% over The two Certificates of Deposit will reach the end of their term in late March, and it is suggested that both these be rolled over for another two year term. I express my appreciation to the Companions for the opportunity to be of service to this Grand Council. IMMA Savings Checking Alc Balances, 2/15/90 Deposits: Grand Recorder Receipts CD Interest IMMA Interest Transfers to Checking $3, $ , , , Disbursements Balances, 2/15/91 S ASSETS COMPARISON TABLE O...Jl au.z; pifference Checking Account IMMA Savings CD's (ACCruing) CD's (IMMA Transfer) TOTALS $ , , S $ , , S ($46.69) 1, ~ S1, Fraternally submitted Henry G. Law, PMIGM Grand Treasurer 16

19 On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the report of the Grand Treasurer was received and the portions dealing with finance were referred to the Finance committee. REPORT OF THE GRAND RECORDER FINANCIAL REPORT Receipts: 1990 Annual Returns Gunning Bedford #1 Adoniram #2 Joppa #3 Greeting Fees Total Receipts Disbursements General Grand Council Per Capita Grand Recorder services Postage Proceedings Annual Assembly Joint Board Directory Total Disbursements Difference SUMMARY OF MEMBERSHIP Begin Greet Aff. Rein Demit Susp pied Corr End Gunning Bedford No. 1 Adoniram No. 2 Joppa # Total Net Loss 4 Fraternally submitted, C. Ray Scarborough, PMIGM Grand Recorder On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the report of the Grand Recorder was received and the portions dealing with finance were referred to the Finance Committee. REPORT OF THE 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 proper 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 disburse- 17

20 ments. 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, Harry M. Sullivan, Jr., PMIGM Chairman A motion was made and passed that the report be received and that the Grand Recorder's and Grand Treasurer's reports be accepted. REPORT OF THE BUDGET COMMITTEE The following budget is recommended for the ensuing Cryptic Year. It is based on a membership of 380 members. General Grand Council Per Capita Grand Recorder Services Joint Board Postage Supplies Proceedings Annual Assembly Total Actual ll2..o. $ Q.Q $ Budget ll2..o. $ O..Q...ll $ Note: Income from 380 members at $3.35 is $1, Fraternally submitted, Harry M. Sullivan, Jr., PMIGM Chairman REPORT OF THE THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER DEGREE COMMITTEE The report is contained in the minutes printed in the back of this publication. REPORT OF THE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ALBERT T. HANBY TRUST Early in 1990 the Board of Governors received correspondence from the Delaware Nature Society asking the Board to consider registering a portion of the South Branch of Naamans Creek Natural Area, that is part of the Hanby property. The Nature Society was hopeful of having a spring wild flower walk along portions of Naamans Creek. Nothing further developed from that request. The Board of Governors met with the YMCA Staff in early May. We were given an oral review of the operation of the camp, on the Hanby property and an overview of the plans for the 1990 camping season. Based on this presentation, the decision was made to continue the financial support of this camp. A check in the amount of $43,

21 was later given to the YMCA for that purpose. Fraternally submitted, Richard A. Scarlott Governor REPORT OF THE BENEVOLENT FOUNDATION COMMITTEE Donations to the Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation continue to be primarily based on memorials with very little free will giving. The committee believes a direct letter of appeal from the Most Illustrious Grand Master would significantly increase the free will giving. Perhaps a fund raising project could be sponsored with all profits benefiting the foundation. Fraternally submitted, REPORT OF THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE Harry M. Sullivan, Jr., PMIGM Chairman Your Jurisprudence Committee is highly honored to have the privilege of reviewing the Address of our Most Illustrious Grand Master, that has been conveyed here today. The warmness displayed throughout his comments is truly indicative of the character of our Most Illustrious Companion. We are not too surprised to find this in his report to this Grand Council since it is the same warmth that he has demonstrated in all of his visits and is, most especially, an inherent characteristic of his life - a characteristic that is well worth emulating. 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 five of our sister jurisdictions Companions as our representatives near their jurisdictions. 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 Delaware's Representatives. Our Illustrious Grand Master has been extremely attentive in his visitation labors on our behalf. Eight of our sister jurisdictions together with the Triennial of General Grand Council are richer by his attendance and participation in their sessions. And my Companions, as you have heard him comment, he has enjoyed all the pleasures accompanying these responsibilities and he, indubitably has become richer and wiser in his ways by the sharing of these visits. The importance of his visits to Craft Lodges throughout this State, as part of his program to "Spread the Word" is of primary importance to this Grand Council and York Rite Masonry. There is no doubt that, as part of these programs, 'a little bit of his goodness and knowledge has rubbed off on them'. Our Grand Master finds the statutes and codes of this Grand Council in good shape and has accordingly presents no action requiring approval or referral by this Grand Council - and that speaks well for us. 19

22 Our Grand Master shares with us in his address some reflections on 'Memories'. Walt Whitman, writing over 100 years said: "Thanks thanks ere I go For health, the midday sun, the impalpable air -- for life, mere life, For precious ever - lingering memories. We sincerely thank Illustrious T. Eugene Womach for his stewardship over this Grand Council this past year. We extend to him all those he holds so near and dear, 'many precious ever-lingering memories'. Fraternallysubmitted, CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Donald D. Thomas, PMIGM Chairman In order to clarify the position of the Grand Council relative to membership in multiple Councils, the following amendment to the Constitution and code is proposed: ADD: ARTICLE 12A - MEMBERSHIP A Royal and Select Master holding membership in a Council in this jurisdiction shall have the right of membership in any Council in this jurisdiction without limit as to the number of Councils to which he may belong. One desiring multiple membership shall present a petition for affiliation in the other Council, together with' evidence of good standing in his original Council as well as the requisite fee as fixed by the By-Laws of the other Council. If elected, he shall pay all Council and Grand Council dues and assessments in every Council of which he shall be a member as prescribed, dating from his election to multiple membership. Within one month of his election to membership in the other Council, his original Council shall be notified of his status in the other Council, by the Recorder of the other Council. Each Council shall show his status as a dual member in their Annual Return and pay the usual Per Capita and Assessments due. A multiple member in good standing may voluntarily terminate his membership in any Council by notifying all Councils in which he shall hold membership of his intent of termination. Upon such notice, his name shall be removed from the rolls of the Council in which termination is desired. No Demit shall be issued upon termination, and he shall be listed as "Withdrawn" in the Annual Return of the terminated council. A multiple member in good standing may voluntarily demit from membership in all Councils in which he shall hold membership by notifying all such Councils of his intent. His name shall be removed from the rolls of all such Councils and a Demit shall be issued by his primary Council only. A multiple member who is Expelled or suspended from any Council shall be automatically Expelled or suspended from all Councils. The Council taking the action shall notify the Grand Recorder who shall notify the other Councils. A multiple member who shall have served as Illustrious Master of one Council shall be listed by his other Councils as an Affiliated Past 20

23 Illustrious Master. A multiple member who shall have served as Illustrious Master of more than one Council shall be listed as such by all Councils over which he shall have presided, and as an Affiliated Illustrious Master by his other Councils. A multiple member shall not be permitted to concurrently serve more than one Council as an elected representative, i.e., Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, or Principal Conductor of the Work. A Past Illustrious Master of one Council serving as an elected representative of another Council shall have no vote as a Past Illustrious Master in Grand Council. A Past Illustrious Master of more than one Council shall have only one vote in Grand Council. The amendment to the Constitution was adopted as Section 12A of the Constitution. 1. YOUTH SERVICE/ADULT LEADERSHIP REPORT OF AWARDS COMMITTEE After careful consideration the committee determined that for his untiring work with DeMolay, I. Franklin R. Townsend of Gunning Bedford Council No. 1 should receive this award. 2. CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD For his effort and commitment to furthering Cryptic Masonry and Freemasonry in general, the name of Charles H. Lengel, Jr. has been selected as the cryptic Mason of the Year. Fraternally submitted, GENERAL GRAND MASTER REMARKS C. Granville McVey, PMIGM Chairman Most Puissant General Grand Master Evan L. Fleming, Jr. addressed the Companions. He thanked all for the hospitality, told one of his famous stories and urged all to support the Cryptic Charity and Cryptic Masonry. (He had presented M.I. Grand Master Womach with a Past Most Illustrious Grand Master's card and certificate at the banquet Friday evening. ) SUPER EXCELLENT MASTER DEGREE Your committee was not called upon to make any arrangements for the conferral of this degree in Fraternally submitted. YORK RITE ADVANCEMENT Chester C. Coffin, PMIGM Chairman The opportunity for York Rite Advancement and the accomplishment of Long Range Plans is now before us. Recognizing, that as Symbolic Lodge goes, so goes all of the appendant bodies, I believe that the 21

24 Symbolic Lodges have before them a decisive era when they can once again enjoy a growth period. This can then provide this Grand Council the opportunity to grow also. My basis for this statement, and belief, is substantiated by an article in the December, 1990, Philalethes magazine, written by Roger S. VanGorden. The article is entitled Masonry and Megatrends and discusses portions of a recent book, co-authored by John Naisbitt and Patricia Aburdene. The title of the book is "Megatrends 2000". They define a megatrend as a series of large social, economic political and technological changes that are slow to form, but once in place influence us for ten years or longer. From their studies, the authors believe there are ten trends that will affect the 1990s, and three of those can benefit Freemasonry. They are: A Renaissance in the Arts, The Religious Revival of the New Millennium and the Triumph of the Individual. These three megatrends embody the spirit of Freemasonry. "Today there is a new possibility: The individual can influence reality by identifying the directions in which society is headed". Their conclusions sum it up very well and I quote, " Trends are in place to act as catalysts for Masonic revival. Do we have the ability to react? Our period of fear and discontent may be at its end if we can inform society of our work, purpose and how to join. Respectfully submitted, Richard A. Scarlott, DGM Chairman LEADERSHIP This being the sixty-fifth Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Delaware we are motivated to make a statement regarding one of the major concerns for the future of our organization...leadership. There is no denying the fact that almost every conversation nowadays when Masons get together for fellowship ends with a discussion of leadership in our individual bodies, and then sit back and wait for these same people to develop programs which will encourage an increased attendance and participation. In other words, we expect our newly-elected leaders to do it all, often without much support from the rest of us. Leadership is a joint effort, of the leaders and those who supposedly are being led; otherwise, we are doomed to failure. We members of the "Leadership Committee", therefore, propose the following suggestions: 1. Step forward and offer to assist your presiding officer in planning a really good and interesting program for each meeting. 2. Whenever you perform a worth-while public service in your community, and are complimented for the same, let it be known that you represent Masonry (or, more specifically, York Rite Masonry). 3. Number two above is even more obvious to the general public when you wear in your lapel a pin from one of the York Rite Bodies (an idea which has been advanced for years by P.M.I.G.M. Lewis J. Blackwell). 4. Trestleboards should be made as attractive, informative and sufficiently inviting as possible, with a view to encouraging attendance. S. Lastly, bring someone with you to meetings. We all know of Brothers and Companions who for one reason or another, can no 22

25 longer drive an automobile but are still enthusiastic. We believe that the above will not be too difficult to accomplish. Fraternally submitted, Maynard H. Mires, GPCW Chairman YOUTH COMMITTEE Members of the Grand Council Youth Committee have attended a number of DeMolay and Job's Daughters meetings during the past year. Job's are doing quite well membership-wise; however, DeMo lay is not so fortunate. I urge all Companions to take a little time and visit these fine youth organizations to exhibit our support. Fraternally submitted Franklin R. Townsend Chairman 65th ANNUAL ASSEMBLY All of the arrangements for the 65th Annual Assembly and Banquet were made this year by the Grand Chapter Committee. Our Grand Council Committee stood ready to assist in any way we were asked. Next year, we hope to take a more active role. Fraternally submitted DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEES Franklin R. Townsend Chairman M. I. Grand Master Womach then discharged all Committees, expressing his thanks and that of the Grand Council for all their efforts during the past year. ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Most Illustrious Grand Master Womach 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 R.I. Grand Treasurer R.I. Grand Recorder Richard A. Scarlott Maynard H. Mires Harry V. Felmey Henry G. Law, PMIGM C. Ray Scarborough, PMIGM Most Illustrious Companion Scarlott 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 William J. Littel, PIM James A. Pletz G. Richard Ward Franklin R. Townsend 23

26 I. Grand Steward I. Grand Sentinel John Losten Harry D. Newell The elected and appointed Officers were installed in Ample Form by Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Henry G. Law in his usual excellent and efficient manner with Past Most Illustrious C. Ray Scarborough serving as Grand Marshal. PRESENTATIONS PMIGM Chester C. Coffin presented Most Illustrious T. Eugene Womach with a Trowel as the Past Most Illustrious Master jewel. APPOINTMENTS The Most Illustrious Grand Master then directed the Grand Recorder to read the Committee appointments for the ensuing year: JURISPRUDENCE Donald D. Thomas, PMIGM, Chm. James H. Hutchins, PMIGM Henry G. Law, PMIGM MEMORIALS Lewis J. Blackwell, PMIGM, Chm. Wayne M. Schutz CONSTITUTION AND STATUTES C. Ray Scarborough, PMIGM, Chm. Charles W. Barkins, PMIGM LEADERSHIP Harry V. Felmey, GPCW, Chm. James A. Pletz, PIM Harry D. Newell, PIM YR ADV. & LONG RANGE PLANNING Maynard H. Mires, DGM, Chm. Harry V. Felmey, GPCW James A. Pletz, GCG Illustrious Masters of Councils AWARDS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION C. Granville McVey, PMIGM, Chm. William J. Littel, PIM Harry D. Newell, PIM Donald F. Taylor, PIM GOVERNOR-ALBERT T. HANBY TRUST Richard A. Scarlott, GM FINANCE Harry M. Sullivan, Jr. PMIGM, Chm. Walter D. Wagner, PIM C. Granville McVey, PMIGM THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER DEGREE C. Ray Scarborough, PMIGM, Chm. Henry G. Law, PMIGM 66th ANNUAL ASSEMBLY C. Granville McVey, PMIGM, Chm. Franklin R. Townsend, PIM Horace G. Patterson, Jr., PMIGM YOUTH Franklin R. Townsend, PIM, Chm. James A. Pletz, PIM William J. Littel, IM GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL FOUNDATION Harry M. Sullivan, Jr., PMIGM, Chm. Horace G. Patterson, Jr., PMIGM C. Granville McVey, PMIGM Deputy Masters of all councils SUPER EXCELLENT MASTER DEGREE Henry G. Law, PMIGM, Co-Chmn. Harry M. Sullivan, Jr.,PMIGM,Co-Chm Masters of the three Councils GRAND INSTRUCTOR Franklin R. Townsend, PIM GRAND MASTER'S REMARKS Companion Grand Marshal, Conduct the Grand Chaplain to the Altar for prayer. I wish to thank PMIGM Henry G. Law and PMIGM C. Ray Scarborough for the installation. 24

27 First, there are a couple of business items to take care of. I am appointing an ad-hoc committee to research the feasibility of making our Council of Thrice Illustrious Masters, a formal member of this Grand Council. PMIGM Henry G. Law will chair that committee and additional committee members will be appointed. There was a very important committee overlooked in the plans for next year and I will correct that oversight now. The Grand Council code calls for a Grand Inspector to be appointed and I had not done that. PIM Franklin R. Townsend will fill that position and his two assistants will be appointed shortly. Adopt-a-Highway Information recently became available to me about the Adopt-a- Highway program. It is my intention to try and get this program started through the Grand Council and hopefully the other Masonic Bodies of Delaware will follow suit. Grand Council Aprons Since my predecessor has made a recommendation that aprons be obtained for the Grand Council Staff, I will have that pursued. As reported by the Jurisprudence Committee, the easy way to accomplish this would be for each Council to provide their outgoing Illustrious Master with a Past Illustrious Masters apron, as is being done by Gunning Bedford Council. Before closing this Grand Council I'm going to share something with you that I read recently. These remarks were made at the opening of a Grand Lodge and I quote. Now on this occasion we meet not so much to cast up accounts and to reckon up the past, but to look our duty squarely in the face in the presence of the new future. I say "new future", because America, and probably the world, will never be again as it has been in the past. Our people responded to the greatest appeal that has ever been made to the martial prowess of any nation, and responded with an alacrity, effectiveness, and spirit never surpassed. Mankind has just passed through the greatest tragedy, emerging from the greatest shadow, in all the history of the human race, and stands now peering into a beclouded and possibly perilous future. We are come today to look to new conditions and to see what we can do for the betterment of the things that lie before us. America has won for herself, I will not say military supremacy, but something far greater -- moral supremacy throughout the world. In the great battle of Autocracy against Democracy, tyranny against freedom, savagery against civilization, barbarism against Christianity, the brutehood of the jungle against the manhood of mankind, it was the might of America that made victory instead of defeat possible. But, we have no occasion to boast, and I trust no disposition to do so, for our loss and sacrifice, great as they may be to us, have been indeed small in comparison with the loss, the sacrifice, the sorrow, the suffering of the allied nations. He closed with a poem, but did not name its author: When the armies of earth are disbanded And their trappings are coated with dust, And the musket forever is silent, And the cannon is cankered with rust, And the sword and the helmet lie tarnished Mid the rubbish of pomp and display, Then shall we wake to the glorious dawning Of the promised fraternal day. And that day will bring joy to the nations, 25

28 For the glow of its generous light Will invade the dungeon of darkness And scatter the blackness of night. The Empire of Truth shall be founded And the sway of its scepter increased, Until all mankind stand shoulder to shoulder In the ranks, not of war, but of peace. And the spirit of truth shall breathe o'er us And Humanity's banner float free, Till fraternity's message is wafted To the uttermost isles of the sea. Companions those were the words of Past Grand Master Allen Andrews at the opening of the Grand Lodge of Ohio on November 26, Over 72 years later most of those words are stll meaningful and applicable. I offer them to you to think on. VISITATION SCHEDULE The schedule of visitations to the constituent Councils was then announced by the Grand Recorder: Gunning Bedford Council No.1, Wilmington Adonirarn Council No.2, Dover Joppa Council No.3, Georgetown March 25, 1991 November 6, 1991 October 1, 1991 ANNUAL ASSEMBLY On motion regularly made, seconded, and approved, the date and place of the 66th Annual Assembly of the Grand Council was set at 9:00 A.M., Saturday, March 14, 1992, 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: 45 A.M. by Most Illustrious Grand Master Richard A. Scarlott. The Companions then repaired to the Banquet Hall for luncheon. ATTEST: C. Ray scarborough, PMIGM Grand Recorder 26

29 IN MEMORIAM MOST ILLUSTRIOUS JOHN J. McCLEARNEN GRAND MASTER 1965 DIED: APRIL 21,

30 RECIPIENTS OF THE GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD 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 James A. Pletz James Richardson Charles H. Lengel, Jr P P 1979 P P P 1985 P 1986 P P P RECIPIENTS OF THE GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD 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 1983 P P P 1990 P = Deceased p = Present 28

31 GRAND RECORDERS OF GRAND COUNCILS RECOGNIZED BY THE GRAND COUNCIL OF DELAWARE Alabama Thomas W. Mann Alaska A.A. Carpine Arizona Amer R. Macumber Arkansas Wayne E. St. John California David W. Campbell Colorado Gilbert W. Carlton Connecticut Richard L. Smail Dist. of Columbia Marion K. Warner Eastern Canada H.C.L. Woodhams England & Wales Peter J. Williams Florida Howard P. Bennett Georgia James E. Moseley Germany Ruediger Groh Hawaii Homer A. Cundiff Idaho M. William Echo Illinois Everett J. Watson Indiana Thomas D. Barton Iowa John Harris Watts P.O. Box Birmingham, Al P.O. Box Anchorage, Ak S. Dobson, #51 Mesa, AZ P.O. Box 7653 Little Rock, AR Elm Avenue Long Beach, CA Welton Street #503 Denver, CO Grove Street Yalesville, CT Tiffany Road Silver Spring, MD North St. Halifax B3K 1M8 Nova Scotia, Canada 86 St. James Street London, SW1A 1PL, England P.O. Box 1597 Cocoa, FL Mulberry Street Macon, GA Finkenhofstrasse 17 W-6000 Frankfurt-am-Main Makiki Street Honolulu, HW P.O. Box Idaho Falls, Overhill Place Alton, IL P.O. Box 221 Knightstown, IN P.O. Box 155 Grand Junction, IA

32 1991 Kansas Kentucky Louisiana 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 Maryland Massachusetts Charles S. Brown William G. Gulley Bob Rudy Homberg Masonic Temple Belfast, ME Williamsburg Lane Odenton, MD Masonic Temple 186 Tremont Street Boston, MA Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri J. Bruce Eldred 221 East Wing Road Mt. Pleasant, MI Stanley Morrill P.O. Box 401 Fergus Falls, MN T. K. Griffis P.O. Box 1030 Meridian, MS Bruce H. Hunt Box 188 Kirksville, MO Montana Nebraska Nevada Elmer L. Speer Jay H. Speck Robert E. Spitzer 605 Forestvale Road Helena, MT East 23rd Street P.O. Box 292 Fremont, NE Sunkist Drive Sparks, NV New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Arnold M. Ashley P.O. Box 246 Dover, NH Harold A. Peterson RD#3 Box 279 Holly Lane Woodstown, NJ Phil Witherspoon P.O. Box 1375 Roswell, NM New York North Carolina North Dakota Lester G. Weinheimer Jr. Kolen Flack Orlando V. Ellingson 6783 Black Road Derby, NY Broadway Asheville, NC Valley View Terrace Bismarck, ND

33 1991 Ohio Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Pennsylvania Philippines Merlyn E. Meredith Donald J. Cink Gary C. Price Maurice F. Roberts Lee N. Whitaker Domingo T. Chua 34 North 4th Street Columbus, OH P.O. Box 50 Medford, OK Manly Street Midland Ontario L4R 3E4, Canada N.E. Canter Lane Sherwood, OR P.O. Box 635 Camp Hill, PA San Marcelino Street Plaridel Temple Ermita, Manila, Philippines 1991 Rhode Island Albert A. Remington III 4 Cold Spring Road Barrington, RI South Carolina 1518 Hampton St. Columbia, SC South Dakota Jerry K. Thomas P.O. Box 425 Winner, SD Tennessee B.R. Brown P.O. Box Nashville, TN Texas Utah Vermont Washington H. C. Thomas Jay R. Newman Clinton W. Demeritt Harry B. Warnick P.O. Box 296 Waco, TX S 725 E # D Midvale, UT Pine Street Burlington, VT th Place, NE Seattle, WA Western Canada Kenneth E. White P.O. Box 6363 Stn. C Edmondton Alberta T5B 4K7, Canada Wisconsin Robert C. Guenther 204 Washington Avenue Oshkosh, WI Wyoming Kenneth S. Watts 506 West Park Ave. Riverton, WY

34 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Near the Grand Counqil of Delaware "Donald F. Taylor "Horace G. Patterson Jr. "John Losten *James A. Pletz Samuel L. Mellin *Alfred E. Yeaton Richard H. Thomas *C. Granville McVey Warren W. Edinger Jr. Irwin R. Murray James Richardson Charles E. Farrell *Harry D. Newell Walter D. Wagner Orestes J. Sevast ""Harry M. Sullivan Jr. Carl E. Buffington "John A. Irwin "Franklin R. Townsend W. Thomas Musser "T. Eugene Womach *Donald D. Thomas Charles H. Ware Kenneth J. Pyle *Franklin R. Townsend Robert E. Stewart D. Julian Massey elambert E. Argo "Lewis J. Blackwell "C. Ray Scarborough *David B. Harman Raymond M. Savage *Mark E. Irwin "Harry V. Felmey Eugene W. Knapp Henry Y. Lutton S. Robert Lyons "Chester C. Coffin *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 State or Province ALABAMA ALASKA ARIZONA ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT Dist. of Columbia EASTERN CANADA ENGLAND & WALES 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 CANADA WISCONSIN From the Grand CQuncjl Of pelaware 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 R. Earl Shiver Bobby L. Byrd Walter E. Eichin Thomas L. Wilkerson William Echo Richard L. Card Robert A. Rogers George R.O McCormick F. Earl Riley Douglas F. Long Milton A. Schiltz Dimitri J. Margarita Elwood E. Cook William C. Rose Theodore A. Cannell T. Kenton Keyser Ira Lee Crowson Alvin E. Gerstenschlager Theodore Hiltz, Jr. Ben D. Fussell William G. Robers Ernest T. Biladeau Jr. *Harold A. Peterson William L. Verhines Paul N. Cave Otis V. Jones Jr. Harley KingSbury John N. Ulsh Charles L. Stuckey Gordon Ford Maurice F. Roberts Edward L. Helgerman Teodorico V. Bladonado Alfred Bateman Wilson C. Hardee Milton Edny William P. Bouton Vernon I. Bartlett James L. Martin Guy Oldenburg Stewart W. Miner C. Kirk Horton Clarence H. Riffee John F. Dobell Clarence A. McElmurry 32

35 Warren R. Gray WYOMING Charles Gragg " - Present e - Excused "Harvey W. Bentley, "Royden L. Hammond, "George O. Fearon, "John McMillam, "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, Jr., "R. Earle Dickey, "William H. Cantwell, "Charles S. Calhoon, "Frank B. Newell, "Harry R. Craig, 1947 "James Carswell, 1948 "M. Haswell Pierce, 1949 "Walter L. Conaway, 1950 "George E. Vandegrift, 1951 "J. Ralph Carey, 1952 "Harry V. Holloway, 1953 Irwin R. Murray, 1954 "Howard C. Barlow, 1955 "Henry S. Young, 1955 "J. Henry McDonnell, 1957 C. Granville McVey, 1989 i PAST MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTERS "Stephen E. Hamilton, 1958 "Percy W. Gardner, 1959 Alfred E. Yeaton, 1960; "F. Irving Crow, "Charles E. Green, 1962 f "Emerson M. Keeler, "Raymond A. Howard, 1964 i "John J. McClearnen, 1965 ~ Chester C. Coffin, 1966 b "Rhey H. Smith, 1967"v Warren R. Gray, 1968 i C. Ray Scarborough, "Ernest H. Martyn, "Samuel A. Wise, 1971 ~ "A. Warren Wheatley, "James L. Crouse, 1973'L- "John M. Johnson, 1974; "E. Paul Wootten, Richard H. Thomas, 1976i #James H. Durrill, "Dallas E. Marvel, 1978~ Charles W. Barkins, "Paul E. Hurter, 1980; James H. Hutchins, 1981 J... Raymond M. Savage, 1982 J Henry G. Law, 1983/ W. Thomas Musser, 1984 J Donald D. Thomas, 1985 I Lewis J. Blackwell, Harry M. Sullivan, Jr., 1987'~ Horace G. ~~-,~~..-.ll..a..a {--_- Eugene Womach, 1990.:;J ---~---~-----.r. GRAND "John McMillan, "Harvey W. Bentley, "John McMillan, "James Carswell, TREASURERS "Paul Yearsley, Alfred E. Yeaton, Chester C. Coffin, Henry G. Law, 1987 to date GRAND RECORDERS "Marshall M. Carpenter, "Harvey W. Bentley, "Marshall M. Carpenter, "Alfred H. Coe, C. Ray "Raymond A. Howard, #Lawrence B. Jones, "John J. McC1earnen, Henry G. Law, Scarborough, 1981 to date " - Deceased # - Suspended 33

36 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 Charles H. Lengel, Jr. John B. Dorsey Eugene R. Small Walter D. Wagner, PIM Henry G. Law, PMIGM James T. Elliott, Jr. Albert J. Miller Albert H. Westers ide Nicholas Marcinizyn 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 Michael Anthony Marra David Cordner Rodeheaver Wayne T. Slack Gerald Arthur Van Langeveld DEMITTED David B. Craig, Jr. Van D. Olmstead Thomas C. Jones, PIM L. Wayne Usilton SUSPENDED Robert D. Fraser Charles P. Kerin, Jr. DIED Donald D. Davis Alden A. Wehde Robert D. Rinehart 34

37 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 David B. Harman, PIM Harry D. Newell, PIM James H.Hutchins, PMIGM Harry M. Sullivan, Jr., PMIGM C. William Tulloch, II James L. Ferguson John D. Hiott James P. Wilson Illustrious Master Deputy Master Principal Conductor of the Work Treasurer Recorder Captain of the Guard Conductor of the Council Steward Sentinel GREETED Harvey L. Bond John D. Hiott Robert H. McAllister Bruce K. Ney George A. McPhee, PIM DEMITTED SUSPENDED James R. Durrill, PMIGM Wilson R. Comegys DIED John J. McClearnen, PMIGM Albert J. Ross 35

38 JOPPA COUNCIL No. 3 Georgetown Date of Charter: September 9, 1924 Stated Assembly: First Tuesday of each month Closed June, July, and August OFFICERS Edward J. Fields Haywood I. Buck, Jr. Maynard H. Mires, PIM Chester C. Coffin, PMIGM C. Ray Scarborough, PMIGM Donald F. Taylor Kenneth D. Mosher Lewis J. Blackwell, PMIGM Lucien T. Lenhart Robert E. Stewart, PIM Illustrious Master Deputy Master Principal Conductor of the Work Treasurer Recorder Captain of the Guard Conductor of the Council Marshal Chaplain Steward Sentinel GREETED John E. Block Kenneth Moore Leon E. Tschnatre Edward J. Farrall Vernon T. Smith SUSPENDED James D. Dennis Vinol L. Lynch William R. Joline DIED Elwood R. Hawkins, PIM 36

39 PROCEEDINGS OF THE THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER DEGREE OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE The Thrice Illustrious Masters Degree was opened Temple, 818 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, Monday evening, December 27, 1990, with the ficers present and in their respective stations: in the at 7:00 following Mason p.m Of- Thrice Illustrious Master,p.t. C. Granville McVey, MIPGM (1) Thrice Illustrious Senior Warden,p.t. William J. Littel, PIM (1) Thrice Illustrious Junior Warden,p.t. Donald D. Thomas, MIPGM (1) Thrice Illustrious Recorder-Treasurer Henry G. Law, MIPGM (1) Thrice Illustrious Steward Richard A. Scarlott, PIM (1) Thrice Illustrious Sentinel, p.t. James A. Pletz, PIM (1) together with members and visiting Illustrious Companions whose names are recorded in the Register. On motion, the Minutes of the 31st Annual Assembly were approved as written, without reading. The Recorder reported the passing of the following Thrice Illustrious Companions: John J. McClearnen, MIPGM Elwood R. Hawkins and a moment of silence was observed in their memory. The Treasurer reported that the Savings Account balance increased to $140.98, plus the $3.00 in fees collected this evening On motion, the following officers were elected to the respective stations: Thrice Illustrious Master C. Ray scarborough, MIPGM (3) Thrice Illustrious Senior Warden Charles W. Barkins, MIPGM (2) Thrice Illustrious Junior Warden C. Granville McVey, MIGM (1) Thrice Illustrious Recorder-Treasurer Henry G. Law, MIPGM (1) Thrice Illustrious Steward Richard A. Scarlott, PIM (1) Thrice Illustrious Sentinel Walter D. Wagner, PIM (1) Thrice Illus. Master Scarborough had indicated that this would be his last year in that station. On motion, the Thrice Illustrious Masters Degree was scheduled for the same evening as the Order of High Priesthood in 1991, which was subsequently determined to be Monday, December 30, The Recorder stated that there were three candidates in waiting and there being no objection, they were admitted and anointed members of the Thrice Illustrious Masters Council. MIPGM Henry G. Law delivered King David's Charge, with R.I. Richard A. Scarlott doing the Steward's journey. CANDIDATES Charles Henry Lengel, Jr. Charles William Tulloch Edward J. Fields Gunning Bedford Council No. 1 Adoniram Council No. 2 Joppa Council No. 3 The TIM presented TIMs Lengel, Tulloch and Fields with their membership cards. There being no further business to cornebefore the Assembly, it was closed in Due Form at 7:4?9 p.m. Receipts: Fees: $3.00 Attest: Henry G. Law, MIPGM Recorder-Treasurer 37

40 INDEX-1991 ADDRESS OF THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRANDMASTER Adult Leadership Conclusion Condition of the Rite Courtesy Visits Cryptic Mason of the year Dispensations Grand Representative Appointments Necrology '. 10 Official visits to Constituent Councils 13 Official Visits to Other Grand Jurisdictions.. 11 Recommendations '. 14 Waiver of Jurisdiction. 11 ADJOURNMENT. 26 AMENDMENTTO CONSTITUTION 20 ANNUALASSEMBLy APPOINTMENTS BIOGRAPHY OF THE RETIRING MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRANDMASTER 3 COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT... 6 DEATHS IN 'THIS GRAND JURISDICTION ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS GRAND RECORDER'S REPORT Financial Report Membership Summary GRANDTREASURER'S REP.ORT GUESTS... 6 LIST, GRANDRECORDERS LIST, GRANDREPRESENTATIVES LIST, PAST ILLUSTRIOUS GRANDMASTERS LIST, PAST GRAND RECORDERS LIST, PAST GRANDTREASURERS MEMORIAL - P.M.I.G.M. John J. McClearnen OFFICIAL VISITATIONS PAST MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRANDMASTERS IN ATTENDANCE... 5 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 64th ANNUALASSEMBLy RECEPTION OF M.P. GENERAL GRANDMaster,

41 RECEPTION OF M.W. GRAND MASTER OF DELAWARE 9 RECEPTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES... 9 RECEPTION OF PAST MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTERS. 9 RECOGNITION OF M.P. GENERAL GRAND Master 21 RECIPIENTS, CRYPTIC MASONOF YEAR AWARD 28 RECIPIENTS, ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD 28 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Albert T. Hanby Trust Awards 21 Benevolent Foundation Budget. 18 Credentials. 6 Finance 17 Jurisprudence 19 Leadership.. 22 Memorials 15 Super Excellent Masters Degree Thrice Illustrious Master Degree.. 18 York Rite Advancement youth th Annual Assembly 23 RETURNS OF CONSTITUENT COUNCILS Adoniram Council No Gunning Bedford Council No.!. 34 Joppa Council No THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER COUNCIL MINUTES

42 GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL OFFICERS ELECTIVE Evan L. Fleming, Jr General Grand Master 1520 South Street, Vicksburg, MS Dalvin L. Hollaway..... Deputy General Grand Master P.O. Box 767, Canyonville, OR Orville E. Wesseler General Grand P.C. of the Work 1742 N. Sabin, wichita, KS Royce E. Curlis General Grand Treasurer HC57 Box 410, Sault Ste. Marie, MI Bruce H. Hunt General Grand Recorder P.O. Box 188, Kirksville, MO APPOINTIVE Donald W. Monson General Grand Chaplain 3915 E. Mercer Lane, Phoenix, AZ Max F. Shafer General Grand Captain of the Guard 7726 Mahoney Road, Millington, TN Francis L. Dancy General Grand Conductor of Council P.O. Box 457, Ft. Pierce, FL Charles F. Van Etten General Grand Marshal Van Etten Road, Rt. 2 Box 272, Gowanda, NY Stephen G. Redgrave General Grand Steward A Ave., Surrey, B.C. Canada V4A 8W David D. Mahoney General Grand Sentinel 324 E. Klubertanz Dr., Sun Prairie, WI

43 OFFICERS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF DELAWARE 1991 M.I. GRAND MASTER RICHARD A. SCARLOTT 903 Marsh Road, Wilmington R,I. DEPUTY GRAND MASTER MAYNARD H. MIRES 118 W. Pine St., Georgetown R.I. GRAND PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR OF THE WORK HARRY V. FELMEY 1518 Hickory Road, Wilmington x.r, GRAND TREASURER. HENRY G. LAW 2608 "E. Riding Drive, Wilmington M.l. GRAND RECORDER C. RAY SCARBOROUGH 2300 South State St., Dover M.l. GRAND CHAPLAIN WILLIAM J. LITTEL 301 S. Ogle Ave., Lancaster Village, Wilmington I. GRAND CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD JAMES A. PLETZ 1539 Seton Drive, Wilmington I. GRAND CONDUCTOR OF THE COUNCIL. G. RICHARD WARD 705 West St.. Laurel I. GRAND MARSHAL. FRANKLIN R. TOWNSEND 905 Bradley Drive, Wilmington I. GRAND STEWARD JOHN LOSTEN 612 Route #113, Chester Springs, PA GRAND SENTINEL.... HARRY D. NEWELL 846 Sunset Terrace, Dover ******************************************************************** The Sixty-sixth Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Delaware will be held in the Masonic Temple, 818 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, March 14, 1992, at 9:00 A.M. *******************************************************************~