The 303rd Stated Meeting of Far East Lodge No. 1, F. & A. M. was held at the Masonic Temple, No. 31, Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan on the 4th day of May 1983.
A Lodge of MMs was opened in due and ancient form at 1945 hours with WB Hodges PM, WM in the East, MWB Nishiyama PGM, Sec, (Acting) SW in the West, and Bro. Ohashi, Ch, (Acting) JW in the South.
The WM recognized the Distinguished Brethren as listed in the Tiler's Register of this date. He then announced that this being our Stated Meeting for the month of May 1983, the first order of business would be the reading of the minutes of the last Stated Meeting and all subsequent Special Meetings.
The Secretary read the minutes and they were approved as read.
Next was the Treasurer's Report given by MWB Yamada, PGM. It was moved by MWB Yamada and seconded by Bro. Norman that the Treasurer's report be approved as read, subject to the usual audit. MOTION CARRIED
The Secretary then read the bills for the period and WB Hodges moved and MWB Yamada seconded that the bills be paid. MOTION CARRIED
Next was the report of the several committees:
CHARITY: WB Hodges was pleased to submit a negative report.
SICK AND VISITATION: WB Hodges was again pleased to submit a negative report.
REFRESHMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT: See unfinished business.
FRIENDLY TIPS: WB Hodges submitted a negative report.
COACHING: No report.
MASONIC EDUCATION/LODGE HISTORY: MWB Yamada submitted a negative report.
AUDIT: No report.
INVESTMENT: MWB Yamada submitted a negative report.
HOUSE: WB Hodges gave a brief report on the status of MHL's efforts to obtain a permanent home for Masons in Yokohama. It appears that our dreams may be realized about September 1984.
BALLOTTING: None.
RECEPTION OF PETITIONS: None.
CORRESPONDENCE: The Acting Secretary read several pieces of GL correspondence including the GL Bulletin dated April 20, 1983.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: WB Hodges announced that the Installation of Officers has been scheduled for 14 May 1983. MWB Yoshio Yamada, PGM, will be the Installing Officer assisted by WB Tommy R. Brown, PM, will be the Installing Marshal. Banquet to follow at the Negishi Navy Club.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
The WM then announced that there being no further business to come before this Lodge of MMs, we would proceed to close. Peace and harmony prevailing, this lodge was closed in due and ancient form at 2125 hours with WB Hodges PM, WM in the East, MWB Nishiyama PGM, Sec, (Acting) SW in the West, and Bro. Ohashi, Ch, (Acting) JW in the South.
(There were 5 Brethren present)
APPROVED
WILLIAM J. LASALLE
WORSHIPFUL MASTER
ATTEST
THOMAS H. HODGES, PM
SECRETARY