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Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois Page 5 Prince Hall Masonic Journal—Fall/Winter 2013-2014words of thanks to the following individuals and organizations for contributions to theGrand Lodge Five Year Plan—Building Donation effort as of December 21, 2013: William W. Jackson**Davis C. James**Lawrence JamesFrank JarvisBrad JohnsonDarcel V. JohnsonDavid JohnsonJerry L. JohnsonLarry JohnsonMary JohnsonMichael JohnsonMaurice JointerAaron JonesAlvin JonesAngelo JonesDevinn JonesDonardo JonesAndrew KellyErnest E. Kelley IIITitus KerbyRussell KessRichard KimseyGeorge KnoxMajor LacyCharlene Lanier**James Lanier**Willie Lawler Jr.Willie LeeJames LevyEd A. Lewis Sr.Mildred LloydFranklin LoganLowell LottTommy LoveberryDonald MackDelbert MarionSergio MartinezMarion MatlockLewis MaxwellDerrick MayberryStanley McCallumGeorge McCroweyCharles McDonaldLee McIntosh Charles McKinleyFred McNealSam MillardJames MitchellWillie L. MooreSandra MosleyBarrantus MumphusDonald MurryWalter NicholsWilliam L. NormanMichael A. OnlyTyrone O. PaceKenneth L. PageMatthew L. Parker Jr.Vondell PattonKeith PaytonR. Delacy PetersLeon PetersonCarl PickettGlenn PickettOscar PickettHenry J. PierceAlvin PittsEric K. PollionJerald Prince**Zandra Prince**Melvin Pritchett Jr.David PughBessie QuinnColleen ReedRochelle ReedHarold ReederMontie ReynoldsCurtis RiceCarl RichardsonJohn RichardsonKenneth RileyKeith T. RoachRobert G. RollinsWilliam RobinsonLawrence RouseClifton ScottEarl D. ScottTrina Sherrod Henry Short**Harold Silas**Eugene SimmonsTarae SimmonsThomas W. SimmonsChristopher SkanesSteve SledgeCarl SmithDenton SmithEugene SmithJesse J. SmithTravis SmithAlfred SnoddyKeith L. SpencerBruce SpottsTony D. StaffordJohn H. StreaterSteven SumlerThomas SumnerWill TatumAyton TaylorEdward Taylor Jr.Stephen A. TaylorAntonio TerryDerrick ThompsonJames R. ThompsonStanley ThompsonThomas TracyGeorge TynesDannell VinsonClaire WalkerReinaldo WalkerHomer WaltonLamont WaltonEdgar L. WardKenyon WardEugene WashingtonPhilip Washington**Raymond A. WatkinsJoe WattRobert E. WeemsMichael WheatleyIra J. WhitakerDarryl White Carlos WicksEarl WilliamJosephine WilliamAbner WilliamsClarence Williams Jr.Darryl A. WilliamsDarryl H. WilliamsErnest Williams Jr.Fred WilliamsLee & Chastity Williams**Matthew WilliamsRaymond WilliamsRonald WilliamsStanley K. WilliamsStephanie WilliamsErnest WillisMaurice WillisRay WillisAlbert WillsAlma WillsRon L. WilsonLeo WimberleyCharles WinfreyLloyd WomackHenry WombleFloyd Woods IILawrence WoodsRichard WootenJames O. Worthington IIIJerry WronowskiEverette YoakumEarl T. YoungErnest Young IIIKermit YoungKevin T. Young Sr.** - Double Donors andDonors who have givenmore than 100.00This list is maintained by theOffice of the Grand Secretaryof the MWPHGL of Illinois

Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois Page 6 Prince Hall Masonic Journal—Fall/Winter 2013-2014EUREKA GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF THE EASTERN STARAt the 124th Annual Grand Session of Eureka Grand Chapter, OES, State of Illinois, PHAJuly 29, 2013 at the Springfield Hilton Hotel, Springfield, IL Sister Teresa D. Abner, WGM forEureka Grand Chapter and Sister Louise Westergaard, WGM for the Grand Chapter ofIllinois signed an “Agreement of Recognition” between the two Grand Chapters.Accompanying WGM Sister Westergaard was the WGP Brother Joe Poole and 18 of theofficers and members of the Grand Chapter of Illinois.Also as witness to this occasion were MW Brother Terry L. Seward, Grand Master, MostWorshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, State of Illinois and hiselected line officers – RW Deputy Grand Master Barry Weer, RW Brother Anthony R.Cracco, Grand Senior Warden, RE Gregory L. Clark, Grand Junior Warden and MW BrotherMillard V. Driskell, Grand Master, Prince Hall Masons, State of Illinois and his elected lineofficers – RW Deputy Grand Master Dwayne A. Smith, RW Brother Aubrey Barlow, GrandSenior Warden, RW Brother Roland Simon, Grand Junior Warden.Eureka Grand Chapter officers witnessing the ceremony were Sister Sandra D. Smith,Associate Grand Matron, Brother Anthony L. Atwood, Associate Grand Patron SisterStephanie Atwood, Grand Conductress, Sister Lena D. Roberts, Associate GrandConductress, Sister H. Lorraine Jeter, PWGM, Sister Dollie L. Sanders, PWGM, Sister AnnieM Cooper, PWGM, Sister Marilyn Watt-Crook, PWGM, Sister Joyce Walkup, PWGM, SisterWeatau A. H. Barsh, PWGM, Sister Sholanda F. W. Patterson, PWGM, Sister PauletteBrown, PWGM, Brother Clyde W. Cooper, Sr., PWGP, Brother Willie Moore, PWGP,Brother Jerome Abner, PWGP, Brother William L. Norman, PWGP, Brother James Barsh,PWGP, Brother William W. Jackson, PWGP.Sister Sandra D. Smithand Brother Anthony Atwood,Worthy Grand Matron and PatronGrand Chapter of Illinois officers witnessing the ceremony were: Sister Donna Starkey,Associate Grand Matron, Brother Bruce Strasser, Associate Grand Patron, Sister MargeKalivoda, Grand Conductress, Sister Joyce Hopping, Associate Grand Conductress, SisterMeg March Past Grand Matron and Sister Judy Thyesen, Past Grand Matron along with 12other Sisters and Brothers.Sharing this historic occasion were officers and members from 4 Jurisdictions (75 visitors): GWM Mary A. Lewis, Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Indiana JurisdictionGWM Mary E. Anderson, Electa Grand Chapter, Iowa JurisdictionGWM Loling M. Sawyer, Amaranth Grand Chapter, Ohio JurisdictionGWM Barbara Nash, Unity Grand Chapter, Wisconsin JurisdictionSister Teresa D. Abner, WGM thanked PWGP Jerome Abner, Moderator, PWGM H.Lorraine Jeter, PGM Melvin Frierson, PGM Clarence W. Trotter, PGM Benny Grisham, PGMDaniel Yandel, and PGM Richard Swaney for their work to make this day possible.A very special event in the history of the two Grand Chapters.Submitted by Sister H. Lorraine Jeter, PWGM, Grand CCFCPMMasoKen Pagen ofthe Y, #3earKMatr athy Davon of the is, #3Year(1)SarMatr a Mayberon of the ry, #151Year(2)RMatr aveya Reon oef the d, #2Year(3)BriaPatr n Beattyon of the , #28Year

Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois Page 7 Prince Hall Masonic Journal—Fall/Winter 2013-2014RECOGNITION BETWEEN ILLINOIS OES GRAND CHAPTERSThe signers on the official document are: For Eureka Grand Chapter:Sister Teresa D. Abner, WGM;Brother Armand Harris, WGP;Sister Mildred Lloyd, Grand Secretary For the MWPHGL of Illinois:MW Bro. Millard V. Driskell, Grand Master;RW Brother Daryl Andrews, Grand Secretary For the Grand Chapter of Illinois:Sister Louise Westergaard, WGM;Brother Joe Poole, WGP;Brother Damon Stotts, Grand Secretary For the Grand Lodge of Illinois:MW Bro. Terry L. Seward, Grand MasterRW Brother Franklin Cline, Grand Secretary “I appreciated the comments of the Grand Master on‘Ujamaa’. We need our people to step up.” “Best wishes to the Ankhamen Brothers in theirefforts to make it to the 2016 Olympics.” Congratulations to the Prince Hall Masonic Journalon turning 50 years old. It has evolved nicely.” “You should interview former editors of the Journalsince it has turned 50.” “‘The Mentality of Misery’ piece was deep. It made methink about my life and how I can make some changes.” “As a teacher, I think the Buffalo Soldiers Museum articleand interview is the type of thing that we need to seemore of. Please keep a focus on things like this andcontinue to place them in the Journal. Also, you need todo a second interview to dig a bit deeper into thefounder. It was a good interview but it was a bit short.Please do a part 2.” “Why isn’t our charity work on the radars of our publicofficials? Can you put them on the mailing list?”

MostMost WorshipfulWorshipful PrincePrince HallHall GrandGrand LodgeLodge ofof IllinoisIllinois PagePage 88 PrincePrince HallHall MasonicMasonic Journal—Fall/WinterJournal—Fall/Winter 2013-20142013-2014but also for her personality as shewas a most accomplished leader.AGNESBERRYMOODYRecognizing a need to promotesocial change in America, SisterMoody had become active in civicand social movements prior to theexposition. By 1900 she had becomea charter member of the NationalAssociation of Colored Women andJohn Brown's Women's ReliefCorps, President of the Ida B. WellsClub and other local and nationalcivic organizations. She was also thesitting Worthy Grand Matron ofEureka Grand Chapter during theParis Exposition. Theseaccomplishments provide evidenceto the fact that she was a lady andleader of the highest caliber andconfirm her ability to hold her ownwith any audience.Quick Notes on aPast Worthy GrandMatron withInternational ImpactsSubmitted byRight Worshipful BrotherDaryl L. Andrewsany of our sisters in the Orderof the Eastern S tar wereinternational figures at the turn of the20th Century. One of our sisters wasnot only a Past Worthy GrandMatron (1899) and the first GrandTreasurer (1889) of Eureka GrandChapter Order of the Eastern Starbut also the Past Most Ancient GrandMatron of the Most Ancient PrinceHall Grand Court Heroines of Jerichowhen the Grand Lodge initiallyadopted the Grand Court in 1877.She was also known by two nameswhich still resonate in the minds ofmany citizens today. Internationally,she was known as “Aunt Agnes” butnationally she was known as the firstnon-fictional “Aunt Jemima”. She isnone other than Sister Agnes BerryMoody.The early life of Sister Moody is yetto be uncovered but her efforts inher latter years were remarkable.At 60, she ran the American CornKitchen which was one of the mostpopular features at the U.S.Agriculture Department's Buildingduri ng t he 1900 Uni ve rsalExposition. The purpose of theexhibit was to promote the use ofAmerican corn and cornmeal forcooking. Despite being cast in therole of “Aunty” or kitchencaretaker, she was described as the“presiding genius” by the VirginianPilot and numerous publicationsacross the globe touted her skills incooking and promotion. Herpopularity skyrocketed as a resultand made her appearance at specialaffairs during the exposition to behighly desired. The MinneapolisJournal reported that she was"entertained and fed by royalty" notonly for her efforts at the expositionFor America, her efforts at theexposition helped to boost totalexports to foreign countries. From1891 to 1895, it is estimated thatAmerica exported more than 50million bushels of corn and 166million bushels of wheat. By 1900,these totals increased to more than176 million bushels of corn and nearly180 million bushels of wheat. Herrepresentation and promotion ofAmerican corn produced greatdividends for the country. For theseefforts, she was awarded a gold medalby the U.S. Agriculture Departmentupon her return.Sources: "Agnes Berry Moody", TheWeekly Northwestern Miller,Chicago, Illinois, 12/19/1900, page1198 "Mrs. Agnes Moody", ChicagoTribune, 4/10/1903 Statistical Abstract of the UnitedStates, U.S. Government PrintingOffice, 1920, P. 543 Special thanks to Sister SybilMoses, Princess Hager #7, PhyllisSociety for presenting “ResearchAgenda” at the 2013 PhylaxisSociety session.

MostMost WorshipfulWorshipful PrincePrince HallHall GrandGrand LodgeLodge ofof IllinoisIllinois PagePage 99 On March 6, 1775, Prince Hall and 14 others were raisedto the degree of Master Mason. As a man, Hall wasdedicated to the principles outlined by the United StatesConstitution and worked to secure those rights for allcitizens. A volunteer in the Revolutionary War, he joinedmore 5,000 other Blacks fighting for the full freedomthat still alluded them after the war in New England. Indoing so, Hall filed petitions against abuses on Free Menin the North and petitioned the Massachusetts StateLegislature to abolish Slavery for ten consecutive yearsuntil it was finally abolished. Though times have changed,Prince Hall Masons of today must work to ensure thathis example is never forgotten and should rememberAmericanism Day as described by the late Past GrandMaster of Arkansas, Howard Woods. He stated that “asthe Christian has a revival, the Muslim has a pilgrimageto Mecca, Prince Hall Masons celebrate Prince HallAmericanism Day to revive the spirit of the Craft. It is atime for Masons to take stock of their lives, renew theirfaith in God, Country and Fraternity and his duty tomankind. It is in the truest sense a Masonic Revival.” Itis in this spirit that the Masons of today celebrate PrinceHall Americanism Day.—Source: “Why Masons CelebratePrince Hall Day” by PGM Howard Woods, ArkansasFIRST DISTRICT—Americanism Day services werecelebrated at the Grand East on Sunday, September 8,2013 in Carter Hall where many gathered tocommemorate the contributions of the father oforganized African American Freemasonry to America.RW Bro. Daryl L. Andrews spoke so eloquently on thespirit and integrity of Prince Hall that we all thought wePrincePrince HallHall MasonicMasonic Journal—Fall/WinterJournal—Fall/Winter 2013-20142013-2014were back in a Sundaymorning church service.HestressedthatFreemasonry was a toolthat Prince Hall utilized forimprovement and not asilly social club. His historylesson opened the eyes ofmany to a large degree. Hechallenged the brethrenand sisters which includedMost Worshipful BrotherMillard Driskell, SisterSandra D. Smith andothers to be leaders in thecommunity like Prince Hallwas. By living up to thislegacy, our fraternity willsurely stand the test of time.PRINCE HALLAMERICANISMDAY ACROSSILLINOISIn Salute of theFather of AfricanAmericanFreemasonry inAmerica and BeyondTHIRD DISTRICT—The Masonic Family of Decatur Hostedthe annual Prince Hall Americanism Day Celebration at theGreater Northside Baptist Church. A heart felt and stirringsermon was given by Rev. Bro. Jimmy Waddell, #17. It wasrefreshing and entertaining to see the different masonicdress attires from Shrine, Consistory, Golden Circle, YorkRite Bodies, O.E.S. and Blue house bodies. Prior to theprogram the brothers and the sisters were able tofellowship with a Masonic Dinner, hosted by St. Mary’sChapter # 65, O.E.S. of Decatur. It was a honored to haveRight Worshipful Brother Aubrey K. Barlow on hand to giveclosing remarks on behalf of the Most Worshipful GrandMaster. — Submitted by Worshipful Brother Ron Wilson,#17DORIC & ETERNAL LIGHT—SCHOOL DRIVE at West Point MBCBlocks away from the GrandEast, West Point MissionaryBaptist Church has served as abeacon of hope in the City ofChicago since 1917. Each year,the church hosts an “Back toSchool Effort” where the brethren of Doric Lodge #77, EternalLight Lodge #156 and sistersfrom multiple Chapters havebeen yearly participants. Thisyear the brethren cooked andserved the community andpassed out school supplies tothe youth while Past MasterCarl Pickett of Richard E. MooreLodge #109 presented information on the Illinois ChildIdentification Program (ILCHIP) to the community.

Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois Page 10 Prince Hall Masonic Journal—Fall/Winter 2013-2014GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL FORPHA LICENSE PLATESNFL HALL OF FAMERFAULK MADE A MASONOn August 9,2013,theHonorablePatQuinn, Governorof the State ofIllinois,signedthe bill to grantlicense plates forIllinoisPrinceHall Masons. Theeffortbeganunder the termof Grand MasterOtis Cromartiein early 2013 who worked to introduce the billthrough State Representative Rita Mayfield. Theeffort made its way through both State Houses inJune of 2013 and to the Governor's Desk by theefforts of Grand Master Millard Driskell and thecurrent administration. This effort is set to provide aconsistent revenue stream to the Grand East.On August 28, 2013,in the City of East St.Louis, Illinois, MostWorshipful BrotherMillard V. DriskellassistedbyPastGrand Master MelvinFrierson, HonoraryPast Grand MasterEarl D. Scott, PastMasters Sam Hurd,D. Gilmore, MiltonJackson, D. HarrisandWorshipfulBrother John Richardson exercised made NFL Hallof Fame Running Back, Brother Marshall Faulk, aMason at site. His induction extends the trend ofprominent athletes who wish to receive more light.Congratulations to Brother Faulk and to thebrethren of Southern Cross Lodge #112 on theirnew addition.AS WE THREE DO SUCCEED!!! - Local, State, InternationalDid you know that all three of these Companions served asHoly Royal Arch Masons Scribe at the same time? Did youknow that all three of these three Companions are in thesame subordinate chapter, the same Grand Chapter, andthe same Lodge? Now that is amazing!!! Who are they?Companion Santik Hogan served as Scribe of OrientalChapter #21, Holy Royal Arch Masons in 2013, in Chicago,Illinois and he is a Past Master of Stone Temple Lodge #137,PHA , in Chicago, Illinois, where he also serves as Dean oftheir School of Instruction.Right Excellent Companion David Fields serves as Grand Scribe of the Most Excellent Grand Chapter HolyRoyal Arch Masons of the state of Illinois in 2013. He also is a Past High Priest of Oriental Chapter #21 HRAMand also a Past Master of Stone Temple Lodge #137, PHA, in Chicago, Illinois. David is also a member of JohnW. Thompson, Jr. Priory #3, Chicago Illinois, Knights of the York Cross of Honour (PHA).Most Excellent Companion Damon P. Anderson, Sr. serves as General Grand Conference of Grand Chapters HolyRoyal Arch Masons, PHA, United States and Bahamas, Inc. General Grand Scribe during 2013. Yes M.E. Comp.Anderson is also a Past High Priest of Oriental Chapter #21, a Past Master of Stone Temple Lodge #137, and a PastEminent Prior of John W. Thompson, Jr. Priory #3, Chicago Illinois, Knights of the York Cross of Honour (PHA).Congratulations to Stone Temple Lodge #137 (PHA) and Oriental Chapter #21 (HRAM) in Illinois for instillingleadership traits in the men of Illinois and for being the first to have outstanding individuals to serve on thedifferent levels in the same position of Holy Royal Arch Masons at the same time.- Submitted by Right Worshipful Brother Damon P. Anderson, Sr., #137

Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois Page 11 SOMEONE YOUSHOULD KNOWIn recognition of 50 years of news, this edition ofSomeone You Should Know is dedicated to PastMaster Charles Young, past Editor of the Prince HallMasonic Journal. - Submitted by PM Dontane Farmer, #30IN PERSPECTIVE OF A PAST EDITORIn my perspective, serving asPast Editor of the Prince HallMasonic Journal, for the MostWorshipful Prince GrandLodge, State of Illinois andJurisdiction has been a veryhumbling and gratifyingundertaking.I was appointed to the Editor of the Prince HallMasonic Journal, by Most Worshipful Past GrandMaster Jerry Butler 33 , after serving as AssistantEditor under the leadership of the Past Editor P.M.Earnest Carthan, #121.That’s just a simple path to my past editorship. Thepathway leading to this esteemed honor started longbefore the actual appointment as Editor of the PrinceHall Masonic Journal.I have worked with the Prince Hall Masonic Journalfor many years, dating back to 1985, under theEditorship of several Past Editors:Past EditorEmeritus P.M. Isaac Washington 33 , #59, PastEditor, P.M. Brain Abrams 33 , #109, and Past EditorP.M. Earnest Carthan, #121; as a contributing writer.I initially presented the idea of writing consumerrelated articles in a parallel spinoff, as a member ofthe Consumer Education Committee.Thiscommittee chaired by the late P.M. Silas K. Brown,#109, and fellow committee member/secretary, P.M.Hebert R. Williams 33 , #121.Past Editor, P.M. Brain Abrams 33 , #109 who wasserving as the Grand Historian in 1985, inspired me inhis shared vision providing essential historianinformation.P.M. Abrams 33 , #109 impartedwisdom on the importance of providing a quality inthe leadership role as an Editor.The role of Editor requires taking on responsibilitiesbeyond the scope placing a generalize category/theme of articles of past and current events. Itrequires a special skill set encompassing leadership,project management and interpersonal skills. ThePrince Hall Masonic Journal—Fall/Winter 2013-2014Editor has to “wear many hats”, that of data entry,writer, researcher, printer, photographer, timelinescheduler, budget manager and the like, associatedwith the final production of the Prince Hall MasonicJournal. In addition, the Editorship requires a greatdeal of “Obje

Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois Page 2 Prince Hall Masonic Journal—Fall/Winter 2013-2014 HONORA LE ROTHER NELSON MANDELA: A FREEDOM FIGHTER A PRINE HALL MASON Bro. Nelson Mandela departed this earthly life on December 5, 2013 at the age of ninety-five but his