JAMES CAVE LUCKEY, 33°.

Born February 15, 1824, in New York City; there married June 1, 1845; moved to Illinois in 1851, prior to which time he had received the degrees of Masonry, including that of Knights Templar. He received the degrees of the A.. and A.. S... R... from the 4th to the 32d in 1866; was elected to the position of 1st Lieutenant Grand Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Consistory of Illinois, which position he held until the doing away of those Bodies by the Sup... Coun.. in 1867. He received the grade of S.. G... I.'. Gen.'. 33rd degree, April 20, 1867, and died at Forreston, Illinois, July 28, 1884, on his way to his home at Polo in that State.

Residing in the interior of the State, he had no opportunity to become prominent in the affairs of our Rite, but was an active and representative member of his Lodge, Chapter and Commandery. Kind and open hearted in the practice of his profession, becoming well known in his own and adjacent counties, he won both the affection and respect of those who had opportunity to know him.

Well read in written Masonry, he was also the member of his lodge ready and willing to fill any position and perform anything required. Master and High Priest almost continuously from the organization of the Lodge and Chapter in his village till his death, he brought to an unsurpassed knowledge of the Rituals those qualities of mind which gave him his reputation as an attorney. Clear and practical, his decisions on Masonic questions were sought for and esteemed by the fraternity; and at one time, when differences of opinion as to Ritual threatened to cause dissensions among the Masons of Illinois, his example in surrendering his views to the wishes of his brethren, and his influence over their judgments, in a great measure led to the restoration of harmony.

It was especially by the practice of the Masonic virtues of brotherly love and charity that he became endeared, not only to his brethren, but to the community about him. When sickness or death visited any member of the fraternity, or any family in his vicinity, he was ever ready to assist with purse and counsel, and was never weary in aiding in any manner that might be necessary, and when death summoned him, the numbers present at his funeral bore testimony to the love and esteem in which he was held by his neighbors, friends and the fraternity.

W. A. STEVENS, 33,°

For the Actives of Illinois.