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JOHN W. LUKE
Grand Master, 1874-1875
BIOGRAPHY
From Biographies of Past Grand Masters, 1821-1901, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri:
Most Worshipful Brother John W. Luke entered the Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication in 1857, representing Polar Star Lodge No. 79. He at once became known as an active and zealous worker.
He was appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-fourth District, comprising St. Louis City, County, and Franklin County. The position was retained for many years, during which he was a regular attendant upon all sessions of the Grand Lodge. In 1872 he was elected Senior Grand Warden, the following year Deputy Grand Master, and in 1874 he was chosen Most Worshipful Grand Master, serving one year. Was succeeded by Brother James K. Cadle. He was appointed Grand Secretary April 11, 1877, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Brother Geo. Frank Gouley. That position he held just six months — until October 11th — when Doctor Vincil was elected Grand Secretary. In 1878 Brother Luke was elected Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge and re-elected in 1879, 1880 and 1881, serving four years.
Brother Luke, so far as can be ascertained, was made in Polar Star Lodge No. 79. Dimitted from No. 79, December 13, 1878. Joined No. 25, September 11, 1879, and remained a member until his death. We have nothing in evidence as to where he obtained membership in Chapter, Council or Commandery. In the Grand Council Royal and Select Masters it appears he was elected Deputy Grand Master in October, 1872; also that he was elected Grand
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