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when it was necessary to travel by boat and stage for many weary miles to do so. In 1896, at a time
when the great fight was on over the liquor question, he was elected Grand Master and presided
with shrewdness and decorum.
He received the Royal Arch Degree in 1885; was elected High Priest of his Chapter in 1891, 1892
and 1893; was elected Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Washington,
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in June, 1889, a position to which he was re-elected to serve for the 33 time just a week before
his death.

He was a member of Zabud Council, No. 7, Royal and Select Masters, He was a member of Zabud
Council, No. 7, Royal and Select Masters, located at Walla Walla, and was elected Grand Master
of the Grand Council in 1898. In 1886, he received the orders of the Temple, and was elected
Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Washington, in 1890. In 1891 he became the
Grand Recorder of that Grand Body, which position he held unto the end.

His membership in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite began in 1882, and he was coroneted
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a 33 Degree Inspector General Honorary in March of 1914.
He and his wife were members of Alki Chapter, No. 25, Order of Eastern Star. Dr. Blalock served
as Patron, while his wife served as Matron. He would hold the office of Grand Patron of the Order
of the Eastern Star, having been elected in 1897.

Dr. Blalock has occupied various civic offices and for three terms was county coroner. He served
in the volunteer fire department of Walla Walla for twenty-two years, six of which he was chief.
He was always loyal in positions of public trust and in all of his service in behalf of the community
was actuated by a singleness of purpose that has brought good results for the community. His
political allegiance was given to the Republican Party, and he was an active and earnest worker in
its ranks. He served as chairman of the Republican county central committee and put forth every
legitimate effort to further the success of the principles in which he so firmly believed.

Most Worshipful Dr. Yancey C Blalock laid down his working tools on May 12, 1921. His
prominence, professional and otherwise, was the outcome of his ability, his fidelity to duty and his
high standards. His sterling characteristics commend him to the confidence and goodwill of all and
throughout Walla Walla County, where almost his entire life had been passed, he had a circle of
friends almost equal to the circle of his acquaintance.