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At the close of the ceremonial, the solemnity of the Report of Special Committee No. 10
occasion was much enhanced by the happy remarks War Medal for Montana Soldier Masons Approved
of M. W. H. S. Hepner, the Acting Grand Marshal, in and Cut to Be Printed.
presenting the “furniture, lights and jewels of the lodge”
to the brethren. Your Special Committee No. 10 approves the
recommendation of the Grand Master that print of
The Square and Compass were given by Grand Lodge and War Medal be procured to appear in the Grand Lodge
Brother Frank M. Smith. Our Brother Smith generously Proceedings. We also highly commend the design of the
gave the silver, and Grand Lodge had the instruments made. medal selected and believe it has given general satisfaction.
The silver used was chemically pure, being the product of
the smelter and assay office at East Helena, of which our
brother is the manager. C. S. Haire
Alex Fairgrieve
The silver trowel, three gavels, and a ballot box, were H. W. Gardner
found and presented as a gift to the new Lodge by the three
Helena Lodges. Masonic Service Medals

The Holy Bible was donated by W. Brother Worth C. In 1917 members of the 163rd Army Infantry located at
Almon. Fort William Henry Harrison, Helena, Montana formed
the Montana Army Lodge No.1. (U. D.)
The Working Tools and Gold Columns were made by the
pupils of the Mechanical Department of the Helena Public is medallion was created from the design prepared by
Schools and were a gift of W. Brother L. W. Dutcher. Most Worshipful Brother F. D. Jones, Helena No. 3, Grand
Master 1917-1918 and Brother George H. Carsle also of
The history of the ancient Trowel, which was presented, Helena No. 3 for the members of the Montana Army Lodge
is lost, but it has been in possession of the Helena Bodies No. 1 (U. D.) in World War I. ere were 1130 of the
for many years and was now devoted to the work of the new original medallions produced. at a cost of $341.75.
lodge.

The Candlesticks for the three burning tapers were the
gift of Morning Star Lodge No. 5.

A Square and Compass used by the Senior Deacon at the
Preparation room Door was donated by Brother I. L. Israel.

Worshipful Brother L. A. Foot called upon Senior Warden
Jesse B. Roote to express the appreciated of the lodge for the
shower of gifts. Brother Roote preformed the service most
acceptably in stirring and eloquent terms.
Some inspiring remarks were thereupon made by M. W.
Brothers E. C. Day and H. S. Hepner on behalf of the Grand
Lodge and an elevating and happy response on behalf of the
lodge was made by Chaplain William Pippy.
A medallion was furinshed to each of the members of
Grand Master Francis D. Jones added some words of Montana Army Lodge No. 1., U.D.
good counsel and admonition as to take care in accepting
material for the new lodge. One of the originals medallions is on display in the
Montana Masonic Museum in Helena, MT, as part of the
The attendance of the Helena brethren was large and there
were many visitors present. The occasion was one of unique display of the Lodge paraphernalia carried by Montana
interest and not likely be repeated in the experience of most Army Lodge No. 1.
of those present.

After the ceremonies, the stations were occupied by the
Grand Officers and Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form
by the Grand Master, peace and harmony prevailing.

Francis D. Jones
Grand Master
Attest: Cornelius Hedges, Jr.
Grand Secretary

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