They desired to leave the Milton Fields faction and transfer to legitimate Scottish Rite and Shrine organizations. the United States of America. William Buckner 32Illustrious Commander-in-ChiefS.P. Henderson 33 rd and George W. Hopewell 33 rd of by one Baron A. Hugo De Bulow, at one time a member of the Supreme Council of In the 1881 NY meeting, James A. Louis Harris 32Junior Grand Warden. The correspondence was received by Commander Kelley and the responsibility for investigating their query devolved upon the . The first officer corps was composed of the following Fraters: S.P. Howard T. Greer 32Illustrious 2nd Lieutenant Commander. What can be documented is that he was the second Negro 33 Scottish Rite Mason resident in the city of Cleveland. At the time Imperial Consistory was chartered, John G. Jones had been suspended from the USC SJ more than a year prior by Commander Jackson for conferring the Thirty-third and Last Degree of Scottish Rite Masonry without authority and illegally creating his own Supreme Council. Very little information exists about the early days of L. (Lewis) D. (Depugh) Easton Consistory No. You have Member Dues that are outstanding. In honor of his deed, after being reorganized, their first class of Sublime Princes was named in honor of Commander Rickards. Washington, DC 20009, T: 2022323579 27) was chartered with Illustrious Shook being appointed as the Deputy of the Valley of Ohio. King Hiram Grand Lodge, A.F. (2003 to 2020) , and presided over by the Ill. George W. Roper, 33 rd , M. P. Sov. Alaska shall belong to the Northern also. Thomas Kinzie 33Illustrious Chancellor S.P. Commander, was organized by and under the De Bulow authority. S.G.I.G. David Supreme Council was set up by Count de St. Laurent 33 rd of the Supreme United Supreme Council. rd of Cambridge, Mass., E.A. 26 S.P. 1733 16th St. NW United Supreme Council Show: Sort By: Annual Session Advanced Registration 2023 Advanced Registration for the 137th Annual Session of the United Supreme Council to be held in Huntsville, AL., October 6-9, 2023. Ushered in the Millennium and kept the United Supreme Council on solid footing. House of the Temple staff are pleased to welcome attendees and guests of Masonic Week and the Conference of Grand Masters in North America to the Washington, D.C. area this February. Please ensure that you Enter your first name, last name and Consistory # so that the proper account is credited. a call for representatives of all the Supreme Councils to meet in New York . Southern and Western, set up John G. Jones Consistory #1 in Washington D.C. Grand Commander, said to have been organized in 1864 Continental United States. Most Wise & Perfect MasterChapter Rose Croix, Overseer of the ValleyUnited Supreme Council, PHA, SJ, Deputy for the Orient of MarylandUnited Supreme Council, PHA, SJ. In Use United States (US) dollar instead. The guides come as a set of four. It is not known why the name of Imperial was chosen. All fields marked with an * are required. These 5 Councils petitioned for unity in a conference in New York City G.W. 26 S.P. It is likely he operated as a member at large. The Supreme Councils were united by & A.M. c/o M.W. Immediately prior to the opening of this body Frater Clark was Elevated to the 33rd degree. 7 became the genesis of the formation of King Solomon Consistorywarranted as such in 1887 by the Debulow Supreme Council. 5, Rose Croix. of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, I extend my condolences and heartfelt prayers to the family of Illustrious Deary Vaughn, 33, who served as Sovereign Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council AASR (PHA) SJ from 2003 until his passing today. is the year that tore Prince Hall Masonry apart. Copyright 19982023 The Supreme Council, 33, A. Ill. Grand Keeper of the Seal & Archives . Information in this regard is scant; however, there was some form of a Boyd faction operating in the state of Ohio around that time. , and the Southern and Western Supreme Council of Washington, Both White Rose and Red Rose Chapters operated as a part of the Debulow Supreme Council. The chief mission of the Supreme Council formed at the beginning and steadily pursued ever since, has been: To make the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, a Masonry, which the man of intellect and the scholar might find it profitable to devote himself to; to embody in its teachings all the great truths taught by wise and good men in all ages; to comment upon and give the true interpretation of the symbols of the Blue Lodge Masonry; to ascertain and fully develop the special idea embodied in the beginning in each of its own degrees; To appeal to the intellectual and the moral sense only of its initiates, leaving display and parade to other branches of the great Order; to indulge in no scenic pomp or theatrical representation; to so arrange the work of its Degrees that they. regulate Scottish Rite Masonry from the fourth to the thirty-third degrees. On behalf of the Supreme Council, 33, A.& A.S.R. 2065 Nonconnah Blvd. As a result of the conference of the Sovereign What the Cleveland Fraters did not know at that time was that Illustrious Baron Augustus Hugo DeBulowthe first Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council that casually bore his namedid not have the permission of the Supreme Council of France to visit the United States and erect a Supreme Council for Negros. Northern Jurisdiction and one for Southern Jurisdiction. A little more than a year later, in December 1890, Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander Thornton A. Jackson 33, appointed Samuel B. Brooks of Cleveland as the Deputy for Ohio. Council from 1856 1869 at which time they wanted to administer the Scottish I agree that you can collect, process and use my personal information as set forth in this document and for the purposes set forth in the document. The United Supreme Council of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the 33rd Degree of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliated, District of Columbia is dedicated to God, Family, and Country. It is also not known if Brother Boyd was a Scottish Rite Mason at that time. Thompson 33 rd , Jonathan Davis 33 rd , J. W. Warlett 33 rd , W. H. Riley 33 rd The purpose of this website is to serve as a valuable resource for the Virginia Council of Deliberation (VCOD) membership as organized and as a means of disseminating information under the authority of the United Supreme Council 33 of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A . Web Design by. The of Grand Rapids, Mich., H.W. Dependencies, Grand East at New York , and presided over by Ill. Peter W. Ray, Thirdly, we will exploit the opportunities of Economics by promoting the Supreme Economic Development Council (SEDC) as a leading repository of analyzed masonic economic development ideas which may be utilized by any cognate branch in our jurisdiction. Clarence E. Hall 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. who served as the second Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander of the DeBulow Supreme Council from 1879 through 1892. GIG Dues are $50.00 per year. James 32Illustrious 2nd Lieutenant Commander G.I.G. & A.S.R. for the same members. you look at the office of M. P. Sov. may be conferred at small expense, and that Lodges and Chapters may prosper wherever a BIue Lodge could be decently and creditably maintained. Granted it is an acronym, but I submit to you that never before in the history of our lodges and chapters has there been a greater need for PEER leadership. The N.W. Ill. Rev. United Supreme Council AASR SJ ("USC") is a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of Tennessee. It is not known if he also received the 4th through the 32nd degrees prior to the ceremony or if all degrees were conferred during the same ceremony. Get in touch with The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA to learn more about our work and how you can get involved. United States was established in 1864. Both Brother Clark and Brother Boyd were introduced to the Scottish Rite through the Supreme Council of the State of New York (whose title was subsequently changed to the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General, of the 33rd of the A.A.S.R. Consistory. Robert Williams 32Thrice Potent Master S.P. Columbia , and presided over by the Ill. Thornton A. Jackson, 33 rd , 96 th , States Supreme Council was set up by Baron A. Hugo de Bulow 33 rd a member of RiteCare Scottish Rite Childhood Language Program. Please ensure that you Enter your first name, last name and Consistory # so that the proper account is credited. Established an everlasting relationship D. C., and is known as the United Supreme Council for the Southern and Western The formation of White Rose Chapter No. At that meeting in March 1909, after L.D. with the Jones-Seville faction, kept the "Ship of State" on an even keel was a member of King Solomon Consistory and prior to that, Red Rose Chapter. the King David Supreme Council of Philadelphia, Pa. on the 5 th day of April, split. We see every challenge as an opportunity, and this initiative helps us ensure that our partners are better prepared to manage the unique situations they find themselves in. out due to a law suit filed against it in Chicago Ill.). several degrees and establish bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. . White 33, traveled to the Valley of Cincinnati and issued patents to King Solomon Consistory No. Dr. Larry D. Spires, 33/96 (IL), Grand Secretary General of the Holy Empire. (1929-1961) in 1870. Even so, "As long as there are God fearing, moral men, Freemasonry will exist well into the next century". This Chapter of Rose Croix was under the obedience of the DeBulow Supreme Council. They have two children and five grandchildren. Around 1900, colored Masons in the Toledo area decided to pursue more light in masonry and contemplated the creation of a Scottish Rite body. first M. P. Sovereign Grand Commander. The last bit of business at this meeting was the nomination of Fraters for the 33rd degree. Imperial Consistory, led by Deputy Shook entered into correspondence with the USC NJ about aligning with a competent Scottish Rite Jurisdiction. William H. Thomas 33 rd was elected its It is very likely it did, but there is no evidence to support that at present. The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry arrived in the state of Ohio in the years well before 1868 when the Ohio Council of Deliberation of our counterparts was formed. Supreme Council for the Northern Jurisdiction, Grand East at Philadelphia , Pa. Columbia, U.S British and Virgin Islands, OCONUS locations of England, A logical assumption can be made that this Consistory absorbed and supplanted the Scottish Rite body in existence before itWhite Rose Chapter No. I agree to your website privacy and use policies outlined in this document. Well respected Masons such as Charles A. Little more than 1 year later, in August 1880, Brother Samuel W. (Wilcox) Clark. . c/o M.W. Proudly created with Wix.com, The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA, United Supreme Council Appointed Officers. The Negro Scottish Rite in the state of Ohio (as far as can be documented) began in May 1879 when an overture was made to Brother William T. (Theodore) Boyd. names of some of the expelled members from the United Supreme Council Southern Hubert C. Mitchell 32Illustrious 2nd Lieutenant Commander. one time there existed in this country, as late as 1881, five Supreme Councils Council for the Northern Jurisdiction, and the two in the south to form one today, members then could have membership in more than one Masonic Orient of the District of Columbia Ill. Damon Showers, Orient of New York Ill. Calvin N. Eason, 33, Contact The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA. an incorporated non profit corporation since 1895 in good standing in MA Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction near this Grand East; 1895 Discord, PHA and Southern and Western The first officers installed were: S.P. Lodges are still active in Washington , DC . The Five Original Prince Hall Supreme Councils, 1 Carried on the legacy of all our pervious Headquarters in Memphis, TN. the Consistory voted out the funds ($25) for a charter. They worked under King David Supreme Washington, DC and a 501 C- 10 tax exempt charitable organization. One The early pioneers and stalwarts of Negro Scottish Rite masonry in the state of Ohio were selected for their highest honor. A. were members. The reasoning behind this change and who initiated it is unknown, but on February6, 1909, Deputy Rickards, accompanied by Illustrious Alex J. a much maligned member of Negro freemasonry, reached the city of Cleveland. It in turn set up the Southern Supreme Council at 5, Rose Croix. and Western Jurisdiction of the United States of America. F: 2024640487 I agree that you can collect, process and use my personal information as set forth in this document and for the purposes set forth in the document. ThomasH. King 33 as the Second Grand Equerry during the triennial elections held the same year. R. Scottron of the United States Supreme Council was elected Secretary. On April 1, 1880 the United States Supreme Council issued In Never before in the history of Freemasonry has there been a greater need for leadership, particularly at a time when we have Members staying away or leaving our Lodges and Chapters in droves. These United A Consistory would not be in operation for 5 years without being formally chartered. RiteCare Scottish Rite Childhood Language Program. The leading colored Masons of Troy and surrounding areas, desired to deepen their bond with masonry and pursue the formation of a Scottish Rite body. One week later, in October 1896, during the second Annual Session of The United Supreme Council Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction of the U.S.A. and Canada (John G. Jones Supreme Council) held in Washington, DC, Illustrious Shook was elected as the Illustrious Grand Keeper of the Seals and Archives. of Freemasonry, S.J., USA. Statement of Unity Signing Brightens a September Day On hand to affix their names and seals to the document on September 7, 2022, were Sovereign Grand Commanders of the four mutually recognized Scottish . Korea, Liberia, Middle East and Western Europe. Mason what classics are to the professional tutor, looking up toward higher Eventually St.Matthews Consistory was formed with the help of Fraters belonging to a Fields faction Consistory in IndianaSt. Due to that crossing over, it was the ground floor for the Ill. Edward M. Thomas petitioned the King David Smith issued an edit forbidding any member to hold membership in this The actual date of their founding is lost to time, but the Fraters were in place and operating as early as 1906. Far west of Cleveland the Scottish Rite began to flourish in the city of Toledo through yet another affiliation for colored menthe Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the 33rd Degree, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry for the Northern and Western Jurisdiction (Milton F. Fields Supreme Council). repaired the Cathedral and finally burned the mortgage in Atlanta, (Note: John G. Jones result was an agreement to form two Supreme Councils. We are accepting applications for Masonic Youth Performance and Appendant Bodies Achievement grants. All fields marked with an * are required. . Council: William It is Grand Master Hamilton in October 1895. The organization was founded in 1907 by then Lt. Grand Commander and Ill. Deputy of the District of Columbia 15 G.I.G. Jurisdiction, United States of America. 33 rd , as its M. P. Sov. Eli J. Lucas 32Illustrious Treasurer S.P. ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE UNITED SUPREME COUNCIL COREY D. HAWKINS SR., 33 SOVEREIGN GRAND COMMANDER ANTHONY T. STAFFORD, 33 LT. GRAND COMMANDER ALONZO HAYNES, 33 GRAND CHANCELLOR X.L. Its mission is to provide effective and suitable leadership for the membership of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, and to engage and inspire good men to live according to the Masonic tenets of Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity, Relief, and Truth by being an asset to our communities. was serving as Deputy for the Orient of Ohio for the Debulow Supreme Council. The Northern 2 talking about this. S. Chase of the United States Supreme Council was elected Chairman and Samuel It is also commonly known as The Supreme Council, 33, Southern Jurisdiction, or by some other varying degree of complete titulage. It will establish correspondence circles and memberships which will promote historical research that is honest and unbiased. . F. Clopton 33 rd has the honor of being the present Sovereign Grand Commander. Alexandria, Va., Milton F. Fields 33 rd , of St. Louis, Mo., John A. Be Kind and Courteous. through correspondence with Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander Joshua D. (David) Kelley 33. Supreme Councils, held at the City of New York, in the State of New York, on On November 1, 1923, Freemasons from across the United States gathered in Virginia to participate in a special Masonic cornerstone ceremony. Jurisdiction consists of the following states: CO, Connecticut, DE, ID, You have lost a great leader and an outstanding Mason. other, with it's See at the Grand Orient of Washington, in the District of was conferred the degrees of the Scottish Rite from the 4th through the 32nd. the following: We suited for competent leadership and tutorship. 5, Rose Croix de H.R.D.M.was established. Commander, and known as King Frederick Supreme Council, was duly open by the Deputy Rickards was a rising star of the USC NJ as he was concurrently serving as the Illustrious Grand Minister of State. The Southern Supreme Council set up the King Frederick About 4 months after the Cleveland body was chartered, Commander Ray and Illustrious Reason instituted Red Rose Chapter of Rose Croix No. Jackson Southern and Western 1889 1895, John Robert Davis 32Illustrious Commander-in-Chief G.I.G. 1870 Southern Baltimore Lemuel G. Griffin, 5 Eugene Jones 32Illustrious Commander-in-Chief S.P. John Williams 32Most Excellent and Perfect Knight Senior Warden S.P. Most of our efforts in The United Supreme Council involve studying new approaches to building and educating the membership and developing innovative ways to implement them. Through our EconomicDevelopment, we have the potential to make a real and positive change in the community. establishing of excellent rapport with the Grand Masters; he further rd , Henry H. Dade 33 rd , John H. Smallwood 33 rd , Adolphus Hall 33 rd , and In (1999 to 2003) Jurisdiction and Thornton A. Jackson expelled John G. Jones from the United Illinois, IN, IO, KA, Maine, Mass, MI, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Simeon Lewis 32Senior Grand Warden S.P. These members had to renounce their membership or be expelled. First, we will exploit the opportunities of Promotion by establishing the National Masonic Publishing Board (NMPB), a publishing/marketing profit center which will seek to become the flagship venture of the United Supreme Council. William H. Andy 32Illustrious Commander-in-Chief S.P. Primus is a member of Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church in Jonesboro, Georgia. That in itself is evidence of the growing Scottish Rite presence in the state of Ohio, and specifically the city of Cleveland. We evaluate our success in this field by gathering qualitative and quantitative data, and using that information to measure shifts and changes from our baseline measurements. William T. Lane 32Illustrious Keeper of the Seals and Archives S.P. He is a devoted family man and is married to Brenda B. James. A fourth Get in touch with us today and see how you can lend a helping hand with this program. The Southern Jurisdiction for the United Supreme Council, PHA, consists of the states: AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, HI, KT, LA, MD, MS, Missouri, NC, OK, SC, Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction (PHA). Find the balance between the temporal and spiritual within Man, ultimately resulting in peace amongst men. 1733 16th St. NW Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction, Grand East at Baltimore , Md. for the United States of America, its territories and dependencies commonly known as and hereinafter referred to as the Debulow Supreme Council). Ill. Gilbert S. Reddings, 33GRAND TREASURER GENERAL, H.E. United Supreme Council Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the 33rd Degree of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliated Grand Orient of the District of Columbia Recognizing and Honoring our Scottish Rite History Since 1886 Reorganized 2015 1835 7th Street, NW #153 Washington, DC 20001 Our Mission two Supreme Councils of the thirty-third degree are the only true, lawful and Established a United Supreme Council William T. Anderson 33Illustrious Grand Minister of State G.I.G. Even though Scottish Rite masonry DOES NOT operate like Ancient Craft Masonry, overarching masonic tradition was followed which meant that the powers that be waited until three Consistories were chartered before a Council of Deliberation for Ohio was formed. The Morin had propagated the Rite there. Dues are to be paid on or before June 30 every year. two Supreme Councils of the Northern Jurisdiction (PHA) and the United Easton of Cincinnati (an original Red Rose Chapter member) conspired to form a Supreme Council for the state of Ohio. E: [email protected]. Copyright 19982023 The Supreme Council, 33, A. Supreme Council of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of Advocated in the strongest terms, the Council of France and the Grand Commander of the Council of Spain on . George L. Ross 32Illustrious 1st Lieutenant Commander S.P. 1856, the conferment was made and a council was established. William M. Wiley 33. James F. (Frank) Rickards 33. Advanced Registration ends on September 14, 2023. It is not known if his desire ever came to fruition as Brother Boyd sought more information to present to interested Masons and the different Grand bodies of Ohio. Rite degrees themselves. It is not known if the Fraters knew this or were even concerned. Primus also serves as the Grand Master for the state of Georgia. and presided over by Ill. Lemuel D. Griffin, 33 rd as its M. P. Sov. & A.M. 3501 12th Street N.E. Over the past three decades, both in my secular and masonic professions, I have had the opportunity to serve in many outstanding roles which have shaped my life of service to God and mankind. Subsequently, 25 Fraters were administered the Oath of Fealty and on May 1, 1911, St. Matthews Consistory No. lawfully assembled in annual session at Kansas City, in the State of Missouri, The United Supreme Council Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA, Lawfully Established at Washington, District of Columbia, April 5, 1869. BUTLER, 33 GRAND MINISTER OF STATE MAURICE LUCAS, 33 GRAND TREASURER-GENERAL H:.E L. KEN COLLINS, II, 33 GRAND SECRETARY-GENERAL H:.E WALTER GULLEY, 33 GRAND AUDITOR-GENERA SILAS WILLIAMS, 33 ASST . In 1906, the association brought the property. Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. The Organization of the King David Supreme Council grew out of the conferring in Philadelphia (1850) of the 33rd Degree by Count DeSaint Laurent (also, Larine) of the Supreme Council of France and the Grand Commander of the Council of Spain on David Leary, the first Black Inspector-General of the Prince Hall Scottish Rite. 5, Rose Croix falls under the masonic version of fruit-of-the-poison-tree doctrine. line were agreed by the two Supreme Councils. The Southern USC is a Masonic/Scottish Rite organization, which has a membership of approximately 20,000. House of the Temple Historic Preservation Foundation, Inc. Scottish Rite Foundation, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc. Privacy & Use Policies for EU & EEA Residents (GDPR). The "Ineffable Degrees" of the Scottish Rite takes its members on a journey to better understand the unspeakable name of Deity. The mission of the United Supreme Council, 33 of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction of the USA is to serve as the College of Freemasonry for aspiring Master Masons seeking more light in the Scottish Rite; thereby, enhancing the knowledge base, providing the moral teachings of the organization among African-Americans was the African Grand Council of April 9 th 1881, a union was formed between the King David Supreme Council and Supreme Council of the United States of America , it's Territories and Knight 33 rd , M.P. On Saturday, March 6, 1909, Deputy Rickards, again accompanied by Illustrious White, travelled to the city of Columbus to constitute and institute L.D. United Supreme Council - Southern Jurisdiction $ 35.00 48 in stock Add to cart Category: Scottish Rite Collection Description Reviews (0) The first Scottish Rite organization among African-Americans was the African Grand Council of 1820 in Philadelphia, which was referred to as the Council of Princes of Jerusalem. SGIG Dues are $75.00 per year. Baltimore , Md. Human progress is our cause, liberty of thought our supreme wish, freedom of conscience our mission, and the guarantee of equal rights to all people everywhere our ultimate goal. 2018 by The United Supreme Council, AASRM, 33rd And Last Degree Of Freemasonry, For The Southern and Western Masonic Jurisdiction, USA. Recognizing and Honoring our Scottish Rite History Since 1886Reorganized 2015, 1835 7th Street, NW #153 Washington, DC 20001. It provides newer, and more This Council arose through West Indian migration, for Stephen Morin had propagated the Rite there. & A.M. c/o M.W. PEER leadership stands for leadership based on Promotion, leadership based on Education, leadership based on Economics and leadership based on Research. thirty-third and last degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Cathedral, Fitzwater & Mole St. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. , On this date Grand Commander was rotated between 33 rd , John W. Freeman 33 rd , L.W. Supreme Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the Southern and Western Masonic United Supreme Council of the Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the In fact, he was a suspended Mason. St James Grand Lodge, A.F. Grand All Rights Reserved. By February 1897, Imperial Consistory established a benefit fund for their membership, which numbered upward of 50. 1895 John G. Jones, Lt. Sovereign Grand Commander of The United Supreme Council Copyright 2011-2022. Louis G. Raglin 32Most Excellent and Perfect Junior Warden, Trojan Lodge of Perfection No. Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction (PHA). Around 1896, White Rose Chapter No. Deputy Of The Orient SGIG Primus T. James 33, Active A Message From The Deputy of the Orient SGIG Primus T. James, 33, Active Easton Consistory No. Thornton A. Jackson from the United Supreme Council Southern and Western James D. Cole, 33, Sovereign Grand Commander, A. With the chartering of this Consistory on Friday, July 9, 1909, the basic framework of the Ohio Council of Deliberation. pursuance of the decrees, resolutions and articles of a convention of the of Freemasonry, S.J., U.S.A. Photo: Ill. Deary Vaughn, 33, Sovereign Grand Commander of the United Supreme Council AASR (PHA) SJ, The Supreme Council, 33, SJ, USA 5, Rose Croix. In late May 1906, during his return trip home following the 25th Annual Session of the USC NJ held in the Valley of Philadelphia, Deputy Rickards spent an evening in the city of Cleveland.