Excerpt from History of the Laureation of R. W: Bro, Fay Hempstead, Poet Laureate of Freemasonry
Nomination
The Masonic Voice-Review, of Chicago, for May, contained the following editorial, from the pen of Brother Roswell T. Spencer, Editor:
The Poet Laureate.
At the recent session of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, Grand Secretary Fay Hempstead read a poem entitled "Sextennial," which pleased the brethren so much that it was ordered published in the Proceedings. Believing that our readers would enjoy perusing it, it is inserted in this number of our magazine. In regard to it, Brother James W. Reese, A.M., Ph.D., of Western Maryland College, Westminster, Maryland, says:
"I can not deny myself the pleasure of telling you how greatly I admire and enjoy Brother Hempstead's poem, 'Sextennial.' Both in sentiment and expression it appeals to me, and as I am, and have been for thirty-six years, Professor of Classical Literature in Western Maryland College, I- therefore ought to know a good thing when I see it."
Right Worshipful Brother Hempstead for many years has been writing poetry, mostly of a Masonic character, and has the reputation of being an excellent poet. Would it not be a graceful act for the fraternity of this country to choose him Poet Laureate of Freemasonry to fill the vacancy caused by the death of our lamented Brother Rob Morris, who so acceptably filled the position for many years? The Masonic Voice-Review takes great pleasure in nominating Brother Hempstead, and hopes that his election will be unanimous.
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