Rite organization among the black elite appeared in Philadelphia in 1820 under the title of African Grand Council.-It may be interesting to note that some Masonic scholars believe that Scottish Rite Masonry was organized in France in the early 1700s and spread to various parts of the -New World" (including St. Domingo in the West Indies) during the middle of the century. This might explain how Scottish Rite Masonry reached the United States of America, generally. and elite blacks in Philadelphia, particularly. According to Masonic historian Harry E- Davis, in the 1800s there was a large influx of West Indian blacks immigrating to Philadelphia. Presumably. they brought the Scottish Rite from their native land.
David No. 3 to hold this esteemed position from the Orient of New York- The first was Sovereign Grand Commander Robert Hucless of the same consistory in 1910. In his first Sovereign Grand Commander's Message entitled: -A New Day is Dawning". he stated: First. I thank God for life and the qualities of life. It is with a profound sense of thanks and humility that I accepted the Office of the Sovereign Grand Commander for the United Supreme Council. Without his love, grace and mercy. I would not be serving you as Sovereign Grand Commander. You have bestowed a great honor upon me, and I do my best to live up to that honor as I endeavor to fulfill the trust you have committed to me. I promise to faithfully perform my duties with charity and love for all. Again, thank you for your vote of confidence in my ability to lead this historic organization. Many sovereigns have come before me, and they have all in one way or another built upon a foundation that has sustained the United Supreme Council for many years. and I will do my best to follow in their footsteps- Tiere is much to be done and together we can accomplish great things. As we travel this road together, we can have a very successful and productive year if we show understanding, respect, and friendship towards each other at all times. A new day is dawning in the United Supreme Council- It has begun with a new changing of the guard. In military parlance, one leader has retired. and a new leader has been installed I stand before you today as a result of the change of command of the United Supreme Council, Prince Hall Affiliation. Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, I am humbled by the new responsibilities and challenges bestowed upon me. I beseech you to pray for Illustrious Algie Oldham as he faces challenges in his future- I pledge to you all of my fortitude to the new day that is dawning for the United Supreme Council. Tie new dawn will initiate a new order of unity, competence and integrity, if you will a 'call to arms' for our ubiquitous organization.
In the Scottish Rite, Sovereign Grand Inspector General Wallace served as Grand Minister of State and Lieutenant Grand Commander under Sovereign Grand Commanders Dr. Samuel Brogdon Jr. and Algie S. Oldham respectively. He became the acting Sovereign Grand Commander in 2006 after Sovereign Grand Commander Oldham retired from the office. He was formally elected to the office in 2007. He is the second person from King
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