1916

M. P. Davidson was Worshipful Master of the Lodge in 1916. He farmed in the eastern part of our area for many years.

March 1, 1916
Brother Haas moved and seconded that we appoint a committee on renting the hall to the Woodmen.

April 26, 1916
Brother Kilts of Melrose Lodge #67 was present and gave us an interesting talk on the Masonic work as exemplified in the Vancouver Lodge.

May 3, 1916
Moved and seconded that a committee be appointed to arrange to improve the Ante Room so members could have a place to smoke.

November 15, 1916
Moved and seconded that a special communication be held on Wednesday, December 6th, 1916, at 2:00 p.m. for degree work and dinner at 6:00 p.m. The charge was not to exceed a dollar. Pasco Lodge was invited as we11 as all members received special invitations.

December 6, 1916
Remarks were made by visiting Brother John Gifford, Grand Lecturer, of the M.W.G.L. of Washington which were very interesting.

December 20, 1916
Moved and seconded that Kennewick Lodge  #153 F & AM donate $5 towards community Christmas tree. Carried. Moved and seconded that Kennewick Lodge #153 F & AM have a joint installation with Alma Chapter #100 Eastern Star on Saturday, December 30, 1916. Carried.

December 30, 1916
Lodge opened on Third Degree of Masonry for the purpose of installing officers for the year of 1917.

Raised:

Edwin R. Frauen, William H. Wehmeier, Bert L. Cole, Homer W. Johnson, Archie G. Rosaan, William M. Relton, Walter E. Timmerman, Robert Q. McMahon, Clarence H. Lillie.

 

Total Membership - 88.