The 313th 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 14th day of April 1984.
A Lodge of MMs was opened in due and ancient form at 1425 hours with Bro. Otani, WM in the East, Bro. Norman, SW in the West, and MWB Nishiyama, 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 April 1984, 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 read by WB Hodges. It was moved by WB Hodges and seconded by Bro. Ohashi 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 Nishiyama seconded that the bills be paid. MOTION CARRIED
Next was the report of the several committees:
CHARITY: WB Hodges reported that the lodge has donated ¥20,000 to the Grand Lodge Children's Festival.
SICK AND VISITATION: WB Hodges was pleased to submit a negative report.
REFRESHMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT: Bro. Ohashi submitted a negative report. WB Otani requested Bro. Ohashi to check with the GM and arrange for our annual Chinese Dinner for the GM according to his schedule. Bro. Ohashi to report to the members the schedule of events, when firm.
FRIENDLY TIPS: WB Hodges reported that the Jun 83–Mar 84 issue has been printed and mailed.
COACHING: WB Hodges submitted a negative.
MASONIC EDUCATION/LODGE HISTORY: Due to the absence of MWB Yamada, no report was available.
AUDIT: Bro. Norman submitted a negative report.
INVESTMENT: Due to the absence of MWB Yamada, no report was submitted.
HOUSE: WB Hodges submitted a negative.
BALLOTTING: The Secretary advised there were no petitions for ballotting.
RECEPTION OF PETITIONS: The Secretary read the Petition for Restoration submitted by Brother William J. Livernois under date of 29 February 1984.
CORRESPONDENCE: The Secretary read two letters from the GM under date of March 24 and 31, 1984, concerning the Children's Festival and information package for the Masonic Shimbun. He also read the GL Bulletin of March 20, 1984 and some excerpts from the GL Executive Commitee Meeting Minutes of March 24, 1984.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: MWB Nishiyama moved and WB Hodges seconded a motion that the Lodge donate ¥20,000 to the Annual GL Children's Festival. MOTION CARRIED
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 1520 hours with Bro. Otani, WM in the East, Bro. Norman, SW in the West, and MWB Nishiyama, CH, (Acting) JW in the South.
(There were 5 Brethren present)
APPROVED
KATSUHIKO OTANI
WORSHIPFUL MASTER
ATTEST
THOMAS H. HODGES, PM
SECRETARY