The 333rd Stated Meeting of Far East Lodge No. 1, F. & A. M. was held at the Masonic Temple, No. 250, Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan on the 13th day of September 1986.
A Lodge of MMs was opened in due and ancient form at 1445 hours with WB Hodges, PM, Sec, (Acting) WM in the East, WB Otani, PM, JW, (Acting) SW in the West, and Bro. Watanabe, MM, (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 September 1986, 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 WB Ohashi. It was moved by WB Ohashi and seconded by WB Otani that the Treasurer's report be approved as read, subject to the usual audit. MOTION CARRIED
There were no bills for the period.
Next was the report of the several committees:
CHARITY: WB Hunt submitted a negative.
SICK AND VISITATION: WB Ohashi reported that MWB Nishiyama was still in the hospital, still doing well but does not yet have the doctor's permission to attend lodge. He continues to hope he will be allowed out soon.
REFRESHMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT: WB Otani submitted a negative.
FRIENDLY TIPS: WB Hodges reported that the subscription to the Short Talk Bulletin has been entered for all members by the Masonic Service Association to commence with the October 1986 issue.
COACHING: Nothing to report.
MASONIC EDUCATION/LODGE HISTORY: Nothing to report.
AUDIT: Nothing to report.
INVESTMENT: WB Hodges requested WB Ohashi to ascertain the details of the recent investment made by Grand Lodge by, for and in the name of this lodge.
HOUSE: WB Hodges submitted a negative.
BALLOTTING: None.
RECEPTION OF PETITIONS: None.
CORRESPONDENCE: The Acting Secretary read the GL Bulletin for the month of August 1986. He also read the requests for Demit submitted by Brothers Orbia (NMN) Love and Raymond G. Howard. Both Brothers being in good standing and not under charges, the WM ordered the demits granted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: It was noted that a number of our officers have not yet been officially installed as we have been awaiting the return of MWB Nishiyama. Hopefully, this matter will be resolved at the next stated meeting. WB Ohashi advised that Bro. Yamaguchi has requested permission to proceed with his degree work. WB Hunt said he would take the request under advisement and render a decision at the next stated meeting.
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 1523 hours with WB Hodges, PM, Sec, (Acting) WM in the East, WB Otani, PM, JW, (Acting) SW in the West, and Bro. Watanabe, MM, (Acting) JW in the South.
(There were 6 Brethren present)
APPROVED
ROWLAND P. HUNT, PM
WORSHIPFUL MASTER
ATTEST
THOMAS H. HODGES, PM
SECRETARY