.%. r^ X.. €> IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) /. <° «>. .<$> /^ tA /. 1.0 I.I ;sia iiiiiM :: ■- IIIIIM " M 1.8 1.25 1.4 1.6 ^ 6" ► V] <^ /] ^3 e. ei 'm e\ •> '^.^'^ '% /a (?/- Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, NY. 14580 (716) 872-4503 I L" ♦l* I <..-.J' •^t,:"-. .>^\- .(■ - .■." :^' 'j*-?*' >*<; 'r S'4T> •'i .?' m 3 >'»,-^''' ■<4. u<- l % '4;'^ *: *.W! 4,- .^\.>'-, I O. 0. F. ii JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF TUK 4 fk m^ •^ •n, OF TIIE LOWER PROVINCES OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA. Held at the Hall of St. Lawrence Lodge, No. 8, Charlottetown, P. E. 1, Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday, 10th, llth and 12th August, 1875. HALIFAX, N. S.: D. H. FOWLER & CO., PEIiS'TERS. 1875. ill 'If I 1-hJ 'iMF ,r I #f' ]t ■•,(■ * , ? ■l ^ -^H' PROCEEDINGS OF THB R. W. GRAND LODGE, LOWER PROVINCES, B. N. A. AT THB ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, 1875. Charlottetown, p. E. I, ) Tuesday, August 10th, 1875. J The R. W. Grand Lodge of the Lower Provinces, B. K. A., assembled this day in St. Lawrence Lodge Room, Charlotte- town, P, E. I., being the Annual Communication. Officers present : — M. W. Grand Master, Alexander Robertson ; R. W. Grand Secretary, W. Kilby Dimock ; R. W, Grand Representative, R, R. Baine; Worthy Grand Chaplain, Gilbert Murdoch ; Worthy Grand Marshal, R. B, Emerson; Worthy Grand Guardian, John Pringle. The Grand Master appointed Representatives Taylor, P. G. M., W. N, Mills and John A. Fuller, to fill vacancies 'pro tern. The Secretary having announced a constitutional quorum assembled, the Grand Lodge was opened in due form. T P! r i i li f|. Prayer was offered by the Worthy Grand Chaplain. mU":':^ ■v5.v,.-.r, M0' . .-I »■ ' ,:■ \ • i':X >i.'' . ... h ^-^■^\ j '>■'■(■" ■ '■■. ... ■'.' ,j \ ■ ■<'"*,'■'." . • tr" 4 JOURNAL OF PEOCEEDINGS RepresenUitives R. R. Barnes and John Richards were appointed to fill up vacancies on the Committee on Creden- tials. Having retired and examined Representatives in waiting, they submitted the following report : To tie Offxers and Members of the Grand Lodr/e of L. P., B. J^\ A. Your Committee on Creflentials would respectfully report the foUowin;:^ Past Grands as duly accrpditcd Ilejjrepentatives to this Grand Lodpe : Eastern Star, Xo. 2.— John Prinsle, William N. Mills, Isaac A. Grant E. Tupper. Fuller Lodge, No. 5. — Robert Miller, Anthony McCahe, John Carr, John Douglass. Norton, No. G. — David Cameron, P. McG. Chishnhn. St. Lnuircnco., No. 8. — J. ". Irviufr, W. W. Stumbles, J. B. Nicholson J. G.Ellis, E.D. Stair. Pioneer, No. 9. — Alexander Robertson, John I']. IIuRlies. Orient, No. 10.— Win. "Williams, Henry A. Taylor, E. AV. Howell, Frank Graham, J. E. Hamilton. Scotia, No. 11. — J. S. McDonald, Thomas Johnston, Jr., Alex. McKay. Beacon, No. 12. — J. AV. Peters, Jr., John Robins. Excelsior, No. 14. — Thomas Harrison, L. M. Leadley. Eureka, No, IT). — Alexander ilcKay, John Murray, William Hall, Jolm McLeod. Weniorn Star, No. l(*>. — Harris VanBlarconi. Moore, No. 17.— H. W. D. McKay. Mystic, No. 13. — W. Kilby Dimock, K. J. Matheson, J. Robertson. Peerless, No. It) — Wm. A. Moore. Evangeline, No. 20.— John A. B'uller. Prince Edimrd, No. 22. — Tlieo. L. Chappell, Sylvanus Keith. Respectfully submitted, R. R. BARXES, ISAAC A. GRANT. JOHN RICHARDS. . The above Representatives being in waiting, were intro- duced by the Grand Marshal and duly instructed in the degrees. - „_■ ,., The Grand Master filled places of absentees, and announ- ced Committees for session, as follows : Creduntiala. — Representatives I. A. Grant, R. R. Barnes, John Richards. ds were Creden- itives in B. N. A. foUowinp^ odffe : ; A. Grant CaiT, John Xicholson 'ell, Frank McKay. Hall, Jol'.n ;son. e intro- in the ,nnoun- lichards. OF GRAND LODGE. Q^ Finance. — Ecpreseiitatives Gill)ert Murdoch, R. E. Barnes, R. B. Emer- son, John Richards and Robert Hockin. iZc^urn^.— Representatives R. R. Barnes, G. Murdoch, R. B. Emerson. CV/'es/JOtt(/('nee.— Representatives James Yorston, D, Ilayman and J. P. Irvin{]f. ^7»;)Prt&.— Representatives J. G. C. Ellis, C. S. Brennan, T. W Peters, Williaui Williams and K. J. Muthesou. Laws — Subordinates. — Representatives James Yorston, R Ilockiu and W. N. Mills. Petitions — Representatives John Pringle, William Hall and K. J. Matheson. State of the Order. — Representatives W. N. Mills, C. S. Brennr.n imd W. A Moore. Ze///s/«^ 1 '\'^'-\' ■■ .'"•'■*-.' .%■'■' 'h',!'t;> ''■!»■• ■ ., \ ... Ii.r ssr-fU ■•';■. . Jo.- /;^''^ !.*i . ,■">■•''• !• T * J. ■•' I V .:.-.■■ •■"'..-' ■ 4'»- ■■•.,.;,;;■. ., ' •• ■-■»;. ■ , r, ■■■ .T "-*■■ ►■,■'■^■i: ' ,-i f .')>■■ ^, ■ '; ,, ■ jiAV'' ..- ,, !■ H-l*^.-'-';-- 'V*'V \i- ; IliVV;-,'.-.':-., Sj^ 6 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS NonxoN LoDGK, No. 6, New Glasgow, N. S. Robert McConnoll, D.D.G.M. Accompanied by the D. D. G. M., I visited this Lodge, October 19, at a regular meeting. The attendance was very fair. Widow's Hope Lodge, No. 7, Tbuho, N. S. Jas. E. Geldert, D.D.G.M. I visited this Lodge, October If, at a regular meeting. The attendance was very small, and the members appeared to take very little interest in the Lodge. On the evening I visited them, the question of surrendering their Chiu'ter was being considered. I urged the members present to take more interest in the Lodge, and to commence anew, and that they would soon find others to help them. St. Lawkence Lodge, No. 8, Cuarlottetown, P. E. I. John C. G. Ellis, D.D.G.M. I visited this Lodge, October 2G, at a regular meeting. There was a fair attendance. This Lodge is doing well. They have a very fine Reading Room in connection with their Lodge, which is well attended by the members. Pioneer Lodge, No. 9, St. N. B. I visited this Lodge, January 1, at a regular meeting, and Installed their Officers. I visited it again, July 2, and installed their officers. On both occasions the attendance was large. This Lodge is still keeping foremost in the ranks of Odd Fellowship. Orient Lodge, No. 10, Halifax, N, S. K. J. Matheson, D.D.G.M. I visited this Lodge. October 12, at a regular tueeting. The attendancs was large and the meeting interesting. Scotia Lodge, No. 11, Westville, K. S. Robert McConnell, D.D.G.M. AccomiDanied by the D. D. G. M., I went to Westville, October 20, but as it was not their night of meeting, and the members knew nothing about my going, not having received my letter, I felt as if I would have to re- turn di:?appomted, but such was not the case. As soon as we arrived and made ourselves known, one or two of the members went to work in earnest, and in half an hour there was an attendance of over twenty in the Lodge Room, including the N. G., and a number of other Officers. I went through the Secret Work with them. I would judge from my con- versation with some of their members and from the manner in which they attended that night, that they take a deep interest in the Order. Beacon Lodge, No. 12, St. John, N. B. I visited this Lodge, January 5, at a regular meeting, and installed their officers. I again visited them, July 6, and installed their Officers. On both occasions the attendance was good. Victoria Lodge, No. 13, Fredericton, N. B. John Richards, D.D.G.M. Accompanied by the D. D. G. M., I visited this Lodge, July 5, and in- stalled their Officers. The attendance was quite large, considering that it was an extremly warm evening. OF GRAND LODGE. 7 ExCKLsion Lodge, No. 14, Dahtmouth, N. S. K. J.Matheson, D.D.G.M. Accompanied by a nnniber of the members of the Grand Lodpe, I visited tlii« Lodge, July 23, 1874, at a regular meeting, but owing to otlier attractions the attendance was small. I intended visiting thorn again when I was visiting the Lodges in Halifax, but I was disappointed, as tlie Lodge Room was occupied by another society on the evening of my intended visit. EuBKKA Lodge, No. 15. SmiNo Hill, N. S. Jas. E. Geldtrt, D.D.G.M. I visited this Lodge, October 13, at a regular meeting. The attendance was large. The Lodge had just moved into a new Hall. Western Staii Lodge, No. 10, Annapolis, N. S. I visited this Lodge, October 10, at a special meeting. Attendance large. Part of what they used at initiation being strictly forbiden, I ordered its removal. The N. G. informed me that they were led to believe that it was necessary to use it, but it would never be used again. Bro. John P. Edwards, P. G., as special Deputy, installed the Officers of this Lodge in January and July. Moore Lodge, No. 17, Vale Colliery, N. S. Robert McConnoll, D.D.G.M. Accompanied by the D. D. G. M., I visited this Lodge, October 17, at a special meeting. Attendance large, only three of their number being absent. Mystic Lodge, No. 18, Halifax, N. S. K, J. Matheson, D.D.G.M. Accompanied by the D. D. G. M., I visited this Lodge, October 15, at a regular meeting. Attendance good. This Lodge, although quite young at the time, was composed of active young men, who took a deep interest in the Order. Peerless Lodge, No. 10, Portland, N. B, I visited this Lodge, January 6, at a regular meeting, and installed their officers, I again visited it and installed their officers, July 7. The attendance on both occasions was good. Evangeline Lodge, No. 20, Kentville, N. S. Bro. John A. Fuller, P. G., as Special Deputy, installed the Officers of this Lodge, July 1st. Guiding Star Lodge, No. 21. Granville Ferry, N. S. Bro. Jas. P. Edwards, P. G., as Special Deputy, installed the Officers of this Lodge, July 8, and reports the Lodge doing well. I witnessed an initiation in most of the Lodges, and was very much pleased with the manner in which it was done. In very few cases did the officers have to use the books. Decisions. During the year I gave quite a number of decisions, but as the most of them were laid down in the Laws of the Order, the following are the only ones necessary to bring to your notice : — 1. — What is the interpretation of Art. VII, Sec. 5, of the Constitution of Subordinates P I 'i 1 ] ^'1 ni ' • 1 ' ' h ! V. » III • » ' ' ' 8 JOURNAL OP rnOCEEDINOS »■, • f > ,'!i flvf Do^Jvos on a numlxT of lirotliers for tlio purpose of ftpplyin^ for a Warrant for a new Ii0(lfj<> at I'ortlantl. Septenilier ■-•:5.~-To Peerless Lod^e, No. 19, to confer tho five Degrees un a siiflicient nnnilM r of Itrotliers to HU ulHcefi. Decemlier 24. — ']'o Pioneer Lotlj^o, \o. 9, to meet in tlio morn.n^j instead of in the eveninj^ on Christmas and New Years. Decemher lid — To Fuller Lodge, No. o, to have a puhlic meeting and siipi>er on New Yeiir'.-t night. January ♦>. — To l'eerle!, to confor the five l)egree;-«, and have a public celebration on the 20th ApriL April 21. — To Hvangeline Lodge, No, 20. to confer Degrees. To the Odd Fellows of St John, 1o hold a rul)lic Concert for tlie benefit of the sufferers by the Portland Fire. New Loi)(;eh. Five new Lodges have been instituted during the year, as follows: — August 2L— Mystic iiodge. No. 1^', was instituted at Halifax, N. S., by IJro. Henry A. Taylor, P. (1. M. To know the brotlier's name who organized this Lodge is a sufficient guarantee that the work was well performed. September 23.— Assisti'd hy the Grand Secretary, Grand Marshall, Grand Representative, Grand Chaplain, and a number of brothers from Pioneer and Beacon Lodges, I instituted Peerless Lodge, No. 19, at Odd Fellows' Hall, St. John. N. IJ. This Lod-je is located in the town of Portland, but for the want of a 8uital)lo Hall in that place, still mouts in Odd Fellows' Hall, St. John. April 7. — Assisted by the Grand Si'cretary, and a number of brothers from Annapolis and Halifax, I instituted Kvangeline Lodge, No. 20, at Kentville, N. S. April 9. — Assisted by a number of ^)rothers from Western Star Lsdge, I instituted Guiding Star Lodge, No. 21, at Granville Ferry, N. S. August 5.— Assisted by a number of i)rothers from St. Lawrence Lodge, No. 8. Bro. J. C. G. Ellis, D. D. G. M., instiuted Prince Edward Lodge, No. 2 , at Sumnierside, P. E. L, with six Charter Memliers. Four were initiated on the night of organization. June 5. — Having received an application for a Warrant for a Degree Lodge, in tho City of St. John, Province of New Brunswick, I instituted "Union Degree Lodge, No. 1." The Constitution of this Grand Lodge recognizes Degree Lodges, but makes no provisions lor its working, nor does it name what amount shall be charged for the Charter. I therefore collected no Charter fee, leaving it until the Grand Lodge should decide the amount. I would, therefore, recommend that a Constitution be adopted for Degree Lodges. 'M« "!l u ft: 'y:j.f: 10 i'. ■■■•».■».,•■?!■ . 1, . ' ■'■ >* .• ^/,/' in ■ '•lit' ,■(! ■ ' ;(■' •■ii,.,:,'- /:•; '; :;. -> H •■'■:v;v•^• *l*-,it-.1..:.!'. ■; ■ '■; l:/.'; '■ *': -- . ■ f{l H'- ^^-■. 1 ;r^::::: •li. '.. "> ;i. '■•.■■■ / . t: ■:-■■■•. ■ rafl ■ ,.■•' M JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS Miscellaneous. As authorized by tlie Grand Lod;;^o at its last session (pape 27 of the Journals,) I visited Mooro Ltxlf^e, No. 17. The Lod^e, on motion, decided to take thi^ name of "Moore" Lodge— the Lodge being called after the late Sir Joim Moore. I also examined the floor, I found that there were uo knot holes in it when I visited it, but tliat it was not properly deafened. But I was assured tliatno person could get in the shop underneath wliile the Lodge was in s^^ssion, us the t-liop was uceupied by an ofTieor of (lif Lodge, and that tliat was the agrtnuiieut, but tliat if it should become otherwise while tiiey met in tlie room, that it would be remedied. During tlie year I received from the Grand Corresponding and Ilecording Secretary of the G. L. U. S. two Degree liodge Installation Books, and two Revised Grand Lodge Books, whereupon I destroyed by lire the old Grand Lodge Book*. Thanking the Uilicers and members of the Subordinate Lodges in tlie jurisdiction for the c>utt(\v tliat his been always extended to me, and trusting that y )ur [rt ■-■■-,■ ■ I ■ I -■ I. •!■■■ V ■ ... ', ■■.:, ■■ ' f I . .( ^i f .■■■ ■ 12 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS Instaixation of Officekh Sept. 24, 1874., installed T.O G. k R.S.S., Mystic Lodge, Xo. 18, Halifax. Dec. 3, " tt )ipr Secretary, hi (( tl u Jan. 4, 1875, << Elected Oflicers, Orient (( No. 10 7, " n ti Kxcelsior a " 14 Dartmouth. 11, " a Appointed " Orient 1* " 10 Halifax. 14. " i( « Mystic i( " 18 " July,l, " t( (1 Excelsior u " 14 Dartmouth. -., " (( (> <^)rient bb " lOHRlitiix. S, " (( .( ^Ivstic a " 18 •> In i)ublic, assisted by Past Grand Master. H. A, Taylor, R. Taylor, P. G., William Williams, P. G., E. AV. Howell, P. G., W.Kilby Diuiock, P. G, and J. E. HamiltJn, P. G . besides utlier Past Grands of Orient and Excelsior LodRes, ^vlio acted fis supporters to the olficers elect. ,Iuly -29.— lustille.l X )!)le Grand, .Mystip. No. 18, Halifax. Since the hist nuetinp; of the Grand L 'tlge. Mystic liodge, No. 18, hds been instituted in tliis city, although many of tlie brethem weakfu O.'ieut L'Hlge. Hut I am liai);>y to say the result has l»eeu quite the reverse, and it is tlierefore all tlie more grati- fying to notice tiie growing energy and zeal displaj-ed by the members of each Lodge, in trying to excel each other Ity making themselves thoroughly ac(iuaint'3d with the Ritu.il, I'nd iu l)ringing new members into their Lidges. During the past year Odd Ft.'.owship has increased in this city more rapidly than it has ever done in any year previous, as will be seen by the Grand Secretary's report. The nretheru in Hilifax and Daitmouth ap- pear tJ be alive to the Avork, .".nd I feel that I can safely s;ty that there never Avas before su -h an interest mauifested in Odd Feilowship iu this district as there is at tlie [u-esent time. In conclusion I take this ojiportunity of tendering my sincere thanks to the officers and brethern of the diiferent Tiodges iu this district, for the c lurtcsy sliewn to me on all occasions, and also to the Past Offlcers of the different Lodges, for tlinir kindness and willingness, at all times, to assist me at instillations. And 1 hope that the harmony which has existed among the Itrethren during the past, may still continue so that my suc- cessor may have as little trouble as 1 have had during my incumbency in this office. Kesjtectfully submitted, in Friendshii), Love and Truth. K. J. MATHESON, D. D. G. M. (C) Office or D. D. G. M., foh Pictou. New Glasgow, July 22, 1875. To Alex. Robertson, Esq., G. M., G. L. L O. O. F., L. P. B. K. A. Dkau Siu (fc BuoTHKU,— I herewith beg to hand you a brief report of the work done by me in this district since my appointment by you at the last meeting of the Grand Lodge. Last Autumn, in company with yourself, I visited Norton, No. 0; Moore, No. 17; Scotia, No. 11; and Fuller, No. Tt, particulars of which will, I presume, be ombodied in your own report, and 1 need not therefore refer llurcto. 'I 1 1 1 OF GRAND LODGE. 13 1875. Icport of Vi at the >[oore, will, I Ire refer In Jaiiuavj last I proceeded with the instnllatiou of the Officers of the Lodpiea in tliia jnrisdiction, which duty I accomplished in repnlar course. 1 found the Lod^'es, so far aa I could judge, in healthy workinfjc order. The officers installed evinced very desire, and I am ])leased to be able to state, have made every effort .o discharge their resjiective duties faith- fully, and to comply with the requirements of the Constitution and the mandates of the Urand Lodge. In the present month, beginning with Scotia Lodge, No. 11, Westville, J i^roceeded with the installation of Officers for the current half year, taking Fuller Lodge, No. T), Htellarton, on Friday, .luly 2 ; Norton Lodge, No. <>, Now Glasgow, on Monday, July 5; Moore Lodge, No. 17, Valo Colliery, on Tuesday, July ; and Eastern Star Lodge, No. 2, Fictou, on Wednesday, July 7. I can only repeat the remarks I have made re- specting the state of the Lodges at the January installation. That the Lodges in this jurisdiction are in good working order, will, I think be borne out by the returns stnt in. Fuller Lodge, No. .">, Steilarton, reports a membership of 1-18, and paid p(?r capita tax to Grand Lodge, to the amount of S44.40. Eastern Star Lodge, No. 2, I'ictou, reports a nn'iubersliip of 115, and paid i)t'r capita tax to Grand Lodge, to the amount of S34..')U. Norton Lodge, No. (1, New Glasgow, reports a membership of 97, and paid pf r capita tax to tiie amount of S29.10. Scotia Lodge, No. ll, "Westville, reports a membership of HI, and paid per capita tax to the amount of jSS.i.SO. Moore Lodge, No. 17, Vale CoUieiy, reports a memt)ersbip of 42, and paid per capita tax to the amount of SI12.0U. The total meml)ership reported by the five Lodges in this district is 513, and the per capita tax paiil to Grand Lodge is S15'1.90, besides S5.50 for Dispensations granted by me. I have forwarded a full statement with returns to the Grand Secretary. I granted Dispensations as follows : To Fuller Loilge, No. 6, Stellerton, three, authorized the conferring of degrees in less time than is allowed by the Constitution of Subordinate Lodges. To Eastern Star Lodge, No. 2, Pictou, two, for same purpose as in case of Fuller Lodge. To Norton Lodge, No. 0, New Glasgow, one, authorizing the Lodge to have a public procession, supper and ball. To Scotia Lodge, No. 11, Westville, /oit/% — one authorizing a public in- stallation of OflEicers in January last, and three authoriy.ing the conferring of degrees in less time than was allowed by the Constitution, I had the honor of presiding at the public installation, which was a success in itself, and resulted beneficially to the Lodge. To Mooi'ft Lodge. No, 17, Vale Colliery, one, authorizing a public instal- lation of officers. In this case the public did not take advantage of the privilege offered of seeing the officers installed. I have thus during the year, granted eleven dispensations. In every case the interest of the individual Lodge, as well as the interests of the Order, were, I believe, promoted. In no case did I grant a dispensation without duly weighing the responsibility involved, and carefully con* sidering the merits of each case ; and I have no doubt my actions will bo endorsed and sustained by you and the Grand Loilge, The principles of Odd-fellowship are steadily gaining ground in this district. Members of the Order do not now regard them as mere abstract ideas, but as living principles to be cherished in the heart and in the il l!- ^i-li ^|i" I J I , V \ i ■ii. '%*.'.'■ f.- J-' • '. ^* %■■■••:,■■ v' ■ .;^'^v,> 14 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS memory, and to bo practiced and illustrated in the daily walks of life. Hence they speak of "our beloved Order" and its "noble principles" with an enthusiasm, (not begotten of mere affectation or cold policy) whicli augurs well for the advance of Odd-fellowship in the future. The outside world too, seem to be more interested in the character, principles and doings of our Order than formerly, a verj' good indication that the actions of Odd-fellows generally will bear the strictest scrutiny, and that the principles of the Order are not mere phantasies of the imagination, but earnest, strong realities, the importance of which are fully appreciated by our membership. All of which is respectfully submitted, In Friendship, Love and Truth. ROBERT McCO.nNELL, D.D. G.M.forPidou. (D) August, 10th, 1875. Tothe Most Worthy Grand Master of the B. W. Grand Lodge of L.V . B. N. A., I. 0. O. F. Having the honor of being appointed D. D. G. M, for the Province of P. E. Island, I now beg to hand you a report of my official acts while in that capacity. January 4, 1875— Installed the officers of Saint Lawrence Lodge, No. 8, for the current year. The election and installation of the Permanent Secretary having been protested against, I submit coi)y of protest for the decision of the Grand Lodge. July— Installed the officers of Saint Lawrence Lodge, No. 8, for the current year. April 26 — Granted Dispensation to wear Regalia at entertainment in cele- bration of Natal Day. Also, granted three Dispensations to Saint Lawrence Lodge to confer degrees in less time than is provided for in our Cons titution, it being in my opinion for the good of the Order to do so. August 5 — A numLjr of Brothers having withdrawn from St. Lawrence Lodge for the purpose of forming a Lodge in Summerside, I proceeded to Summersidein their company, and instituted " Prince Edward Lodge," No. 22, I. O. 0. F. Night of meeting, Thursday. I am very hajjpy to be able to report Saint Lawrence Lodge as progressing favorably, both in membership and manner of working, and look forward to the institution of another Lodge on the Island at an early day. Fraternally yours. (E) JOHN C. G. ELLIS, D. D. G. M. Truro, August 7, 1875. To Alex. Bobertson, G. M. of the Grand Lodge, Lower Provinces, B. N. A., -f the J. O. 0. F. I beg leave to submit a report of my work as D. D. G. Master during the past year. I regret exceedingly that I cannot meet you in annual session, but hope tiiat the deliberations of the Grand Lodge will redound to the credit of the Order. I cannot lu^ain accept the position, and would recommend tliat a brother from Eureka Lodge, No. 15, be appointed, whose jurisdiction should extend over Cumberland and Colchester Counties, and the New Brunswick OF GRAND LODGE. 15 t: i Province, on the line of railway as far as Painsec Junction. Tliere are mem- bers of Eureka well versed in the law of the Order, and qualified to act as D. D. G. M. I have during the year installed the officers of Widow's Hope and Eureka Lodges, both in January and July. The returns and iier cajiita tax from each Lodge has been forwarded to the Grand Secretary. The former Lodge is Htill working along, and, I think, is in a better pooition tlian it was a year ago. The latter l^odge is, in every respect, a model Lodge. Its finances are on a sound basis'; its members and officers are well up in the work ; and the true spirit of fiiendisuip, love and truth seems to actuate all the members. Duri'^g the year I have received several inq-iiries in reference to forming new Lodges, which I have answered, and referred to the Grand Secretary, who has always furnished every information. I am of the opinion that several new Lodges will be instituted in this district during the year. I gran\'.ed Dispensations to Widow's Hope to elect a Scarlet Member to the chair in accordance with the Constitution, and also to confer th« degrees in a shorter time than required by the Constitution, ("opies of the papers in con- nexion witli the appeal of P. J. Chisholm, who was expelled from Widow's Hope Lodge, »re herewith furnished. I do not wish to mil anijtJntiy on the case, but trust that the Grand Lodge will either annul the decision or send it back to the Lodge. All of which is respectfully submitted, JAMES E. GELDERT, D, D. Grand Master. r I Moved by Representative Peters, and carried — That a special ccramittee of three be appointed to apportion the Grand Master and his Deputies reports. Representatives T, W. Peters, T. Robertson and H. A^ Taylor were appointed a committee to act under the pre- ceeding resolution. The Grand Secretary read the following report, which, on motion, was referred to the appropriate Standing Commit" tee : M To the Orand Master and Officers of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of thA Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows for the Lower Provinces of B. N. A. In accordance with the requirements of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge, I beg leave to submit the annual report of the work of my office during the last year, and during the recess of the Grand Lodge. Duties DEVOLviNa «pon thk Grand Secrftary during Recess. 1. Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be instructed to request from each Lodge two printed copies of their Laws, to be filed in the archives of the Grand Lodge. 2. Reiolved, That the Grand Secretary correspond with Moore Lodge, No. 17, in reference to certain irregularities reported upon by the Committee on Peti- tions, If , :i .. 't 1 ; r I ill "f.'V e '■.■;■•■; fl ■ ^ 'll.. ^.^■^,,• - *i ■.•,]/■;.■■,■'». . . >• 'I.. W ',* , . ■i" •,^•f.^ 'i; • ■ '^%^'. (■ '■:■ ■ .■; ''■ i ■ ■'■ ' 13" • 1 1 ■ ■ ■< < • I', If ■..; tii^"!''^ ^ii^ 10 JOURNAL OP rnOCEEDiNGS, 3. Retolved, That a summary or abstract of the work of the Order be pub- lUheil, in January of each year, similar to (me received from the II. W. (i. Lod^e of Ontario. 4. Resolved, That the thanks of the R.'W. Grand Lodge be tendered to iiw llaihvay Department for travelling facilities afforded to members attending the Grand Lodye. 5. Resolved, That the Grand Secretary, in conjunction with the Finance Com- mittee, be requested to devise a plan for the j)reparation of a table of vital statistics, to be submitted to tliis Lodge at its next session. 0. Resolved,\i\\at the Secretary and Treasurer be authorized to obtain anuiopeu a jjrojjer set of books, and to simplify or systematize the accounts a8 njuch as possible. 7. Resolved, That the Secretary be authorized to have five Innidred copies of the Minutes of this session publislied in ])amphiet . )rm, with the Constitu- tion, &c. In reference to the first resolution, I at once requested eoj)ies of the by-laws, and the request was cheerfully responded to in almost every instance. The second resolution, in regard to the complaints made agr.inst Moore Lodge, was left with the Grand Master, who visited all the liodges shortly after last session. After hii visit I received the following resolution, passed in Mooro Lodge, and certified as duly entered on the Minutes: " Whereas, The (;^ rand Lodge of the Lower Provinces* of li. N. A., at its last session, ordered this Lodge to change its name on accoimt of it being called after a living man. Therefore Resolved, tliat the name of the Lodge be Moore I^odge, and be it known that the name is called after Sir John Moore." After the reception of tliis I consulted members of the Executive, aud a cljarter was issued, the (xrand Master being satisfied with the Lodge room on his visit. I would recommend that this be ai)proved by tlie Grand Lodge, as Moore Lodge had previous to the action of the Grand Lodge gone to considerable expense in the purcha*io of a Seal, and otherwise that would be lost to the Lodge. The third resolution, I regret to say, was not carried into effect from various causes. Tlie rei)orts from the Lodges in the jurisdiction came to hand very late. Some not being received until April, that should have been at hand by the middle of January. A change of residence, aud confusion in moving, by myself, also tended to delay tlie publication imtil it was so late in the 8ea.son that I abandoned :t. The importance of such information being disseminated, I am fully alive to, and hope that next year i)romptness on the part of the Lodges and tlie Grand Secretary, will combine to have the idea carried out. I hope the Lodge will pardon this omission of duty. The fourth resolution was also carried into effect without delay. The fifth resolution has had consideration, and the subject of vital statistics discussed. The first step to be taken in considering the ((uestion of vital statistics was to obtain from each Lodge!in the jurisdiction information as to the age of each member of the Order ; the age of Brothers receiving benefits, &c. As it was a question almost entirely new, it could hardly be expected that sufficient data would be received in one year to enable the ( 'om«ittee to make a final report. It is a (juestion that has occupied the attention of the oldest jurisdictions in America for some years, and is still an annual pi-csentment . I am happy to re port, however, that much i)rogres8 has been made, and with the assistance of the members of the subordinate Lodges, the Grand Ofticers or Committee will be ablt» ill a year or two to meet the desire of this Lodge. Now seems, when this Lodge a})pears to be renewing its life, the time to commence the iireparation of such statistics that may serve to instruct those who may succeed us, ami at the same time tend to place the Order in the Lower Provinces on a firm basis, T)oth moralljr and financially. A hasty glance at the returns Avill show that about one-third of the members have received a . week's benefits ; and if the sickness had been distributed pro rata among the membership, each member would have been sick two days, two liour.s and fifty-three minutes during the year. This appears on the returns, but it must ho remembered that there are not many weeks sickness, for which benefits are not claimed, but which might be made a tics was of each it was a ent data report, tions in y to re ■ e of the will be lien this ation of . at the is, both about ickness Id have This OF GUAND LODGE. 17 charge on tV.e Lodges. Tliis jurisdiction, jud;,'ino' frcaii our last year's returns, is, in this res^^cct, in a fair condition, am' in all probability the t^calo of dues and fees is in jirojiortion to the dtniaiids made upon it. The fact should be renum- bered tl'.at most of the l^odges are comiiaratively young, and it behove:! tliem carefully to consider whether their rei'cipts arc in proiiurtion to the amount of claims that may be inaiiehol.-;)n i-ennirks in liis last rei>ort to the Grand Lodge of I'ennsylvaniu, in which tiie (piestion is al>ly discusseon a proper basis, as far as its finances are concerned. Especially shoi-.Id thi-; be done in Lodges where a large ]iroii<)rtion of tlie members are engaged in hazardous occupations. These ideas, tlie lesidt of the deliberations of tlie Finance Committee ;ind myself, are sub- juitted for your (;ou^idevation in licu of a full repoi-t, which it is impossible to present. The collcclion of vital statiBtics is a work of yoai-s more than of months, and should be carefully considered. As the ohl blanks for returns are ■xhaustpd, the new ones recjuired may lie n.moh fuller. Kesolution sixth, in reference to a new set of books for the Grand Lodge, has had my best attention. T beg leave to submit for tln^ examination of the Finance Connuittee, ar.d tiie memliers of this Gr;Uid fiodge, the books which I liave prepared, and the system adopted. 'J"he books will be fo\uid to be well bound, and from tiieir size will probably last a long tinie, and though a good price was paid for them, will be cheaper in the end than if less substantial ones ivere piu'chased. Tin; seventh I'esolution was also carried out. As soon as possible after the meeting of the Grand Ijodge, I asked iov tenders for printing the Minutes from two publishing houses in St. John. The tender of Messrs. Barnes & Go. being tweho cents jjcr page lower than that of Messrs. IMills & Mott, was acceitted. Tiie work was done in a satisfactory manner and delivered in good season. I iinmeiliately forwarded twelve copies to each T^odge in the jurisdiction, to a number of Past (Jrand Officers, one to the 11. W, Grand Lodge of the United States, and one to each Grand T-odgo in America. I have received in return copies of the proceedings of nearly every (Jrand Lodge, and also from a number of subordinate and Grand Ihicanipments. The ]mnted iirocecdings of the Fi. W. G. L. of the TTnited States came to liand, and were distriliuted in the usual way. A marked increase is shown in the Order in all jurisdictions, but this will come more fully before this Lodge when the report of the Grand llepresentative is presented. In this connection I would suggest that in future the (iranrl Feprescntatixes report to the Execu- tive as .soon as ])ossible after the session of the K. W. (3. li., and that it beat onco printed, and a number of cojiies sent to each Lodge in the jurisdiction. By this means any inipoi-tant decisions or change in the workjwill be at once placed before the subordinate Lodges. During the year a number of the Lodges have revised their by-laws , and several of the new Lodges have forwarded me copies of the laws adoi)ted by them. These were at once referred to the proi)er committee who have promptly reported thereon. Their report will refer more j)articularly to this subject. It gives me much pleasure to report that applications were received and dis- pensations granted by the (irand Master for five new Lodges, vir : Mystic, No. 18 ; Halifax, N. S. ; Peerless, No. 19, St. John, N. B. ; EvangeUne, No. 20 ; }': !■ If ill ! 1 ;■ I'. '1 ! i n i ' Ill': 'IS':;? ■ .■!• ■.. ■ Bil'-y'v I. '.J, " ■■■»■, ., .• I > :; ! >;:. .■■: "i/^Vv.'i <;■■< v.,'^:v. '<>■:■ •■■h^s- . ,' ! • ■<^A-' -•' ! v.,,..V' *'■•'•■.,■ [." ".; '••'' *■,. ^•., .1' .'• ■ • ' ' ' . ■".'. -f- /' " C ' ■ * ' > -^ £:r: fe:' rs',"'- % , * ■ ' ■ ^:i^ r •■ 11^ if"''* 18 JOURNAL OF TROCEEDINGS Kentville, X. R. ; Guiilin;,' Star, No. 21, (irauville Ferry, N. S. , and Princo Edward, Suiuinerside, P. E. I. At the iiiHtitutioii ot No. 20, I had the gratifi- cation of l)ein^,' i)reaent, and as.^i.stiiig tlie Grand Master. The re|)ort8 from each of tlieso LodytH in favorable, and all show evidences of prosiicrity. l''roin the returns of the various liodgea 1 present tho following account of the work during the j)a.st year, and the i)resent position of tho Grand Lodge, and tlie Order in this jurisdiction :— Number of Lodges in working order 18 " Tiiiti itions during the vear 463 Admitted by Gaid - 41> " lleinstated 11 . " Withdrawn by Gard 73 " Susi)ended or DropiJcd 91 " Expelled 3 " Deceased 9 " Members 1303 Summary. Number of Members la^^t Rejiortod - - 1016 " Iiutiated diu'iiig the Year ...--.- 463 Admitted by Gard 10 " lleiustated 11 Total 1539 From which deduct : Number withdrawn by T'ard 73 " Susiiended or Dropped 91 " Expelled 3 " Deceased 9 Total - 176 176 Now in INIembership 1363 Number of lirothers relieved - - - - " Widowed Fanulies relieved 15 Amount paid for relief of Brothers SS39.00 Of Widowed Families 213.21 For burying the Dead 327. 10 Total relief ..------ §1479.31 Amount of Receipts for Year §8,928.13 Number of weeks sickness for which benefits were pjvid . .. . - 357 The old balances paid the Secretary during the year are as follows : Eastern Star, No. 2 S 4.50 Norton, No. G 13.50 St. Lawrence No. 8 1.14 Pioneer, No. 9 14.38 Orient, No. 10 - - - - 4.50 Victoria, No. 13 8.50 Moore, No. 17 - - 8.20 Eureka. No. 15 80 Grand Lodge, U. S. 4.05 Total 859.57 mn OF GRAND LODGE. 19 18 - 463 - 4'.> 11 - 73 91 3 <» - 13G3 - lOlfi ■19 - 11 - 1539 176 1363 - 15 §839.00 213.21 327.10 ; 1479.31 58,928.13 357 4.50 13.50 1.14 14.38 4.50 8.5D 8.20 80 4.05 859.57 Tlie following Ijixlges are indebted to the Grand Lodge to the amount set opjiosite the name : Norton LodKC, No. G $ 6.00 St. Lawrence Lod!,'o, No. 8 3().25 Widow's Hojie, No. 7 ... 30.00 Pioneer, No. 9 - . - - 2.00 Scotia Iiodt,'e, No. 11 7.50 Beacon Lodije, No. 12 1.00 Excelsior, No. 14 6.00 Moore Lod^'e, No, 17 - 7.88 Peerless, No. 19 - - - 1.00 I'rincu Edwanl, No. 22 ------- - 30.00 Milicete Encampment - - - 4.50 Total due by Subordinates §132,13 This amount includes the charter fee-i of St, Lawrence and Widow's Hope Lodi,'es, to which further referenee is niadi.'. Tiie correspondence of the year will be pl.iced before the jiroper Committee for their consider.ation. During the year 1 have written over four hundred let- ten in connection with the work of the ottioe, I liave received regularly sever.il i)ublicationH devoted to tlio interests of the Order, including the Heart and Hand, the Coinpauiw, an■' ;-'S It »■ t ■ 'M :^I:M ^m'r:-i ' , .',>;.«.V.,'.'.'" ' v'.' r :,'■ ••; ■ .' k) « 7 ■ 'J^% L|i-*i.:v' , :.■ '■}^%'^--- "S.'V i ■. 'I '\<' .' ',' I ■ • '■ ."''.'i>"V-.'-.', ■■■ .,'.''., ■'•V '^". ;V I ■■•■- •■■■:fi i't>«^:' '/» 20 JOURNAL OF rnOEEDINGS vital statistics is (lop'>n re:,Tctte(l that t!i'^ ro(iuiri)ineiit,t ('f tin; ( 'oiislitiition Iiavn not Ixm-ii coiiipliod with. Tt ifl also Wiiitliy of note tliat tlu- l:u\a'st Lod^c^ in the jurisdiction, and on whoso socretarios thu Ljri'ato.Ht amount of worlc dovolvod, viz : Fullei", No. '1, iuid Pionoor, No. it, won! the fir-it to forward rotura*. Tlio returns of c;ic!i Lodije have boon copiod into a l)ook i)ri^parod for tho i)ur[)oao, and tliouj,di the worli W.as con!i(loral)lc, 1 am only soriy that I (tannot prosent a full roll of nu.'mlior- ohip. Tlie ljO(l,'eM instituted since tho iirst of Janui'.ry liave, of course, not been asked to fnrnisli nurh rep(U't. From tho returny received from Nos. 2, 5, 8, y, l-i, lo, 15, 17, IS and I'J, tlio following to tlio aires of our members : stiiteniont i.i prepared in reference Between 20 ind 25. 201. i( 25 ;;o, 252. II oO 35, 15 J. u ;j5 40, f^'j. 11 40 45, 70. l< 45 50, 41. l< 50 r.5. 1«. l( 55 (iO, 4. li 00 75, v> Tills return, tliouj,di imiiorfect, will no dimbtbe intercstitu,'. At tliolast meotiu'.f of tiio CTrand Lod;,'e, on my elec;tion to tho oii\cc of Grand Secretary, niy attention wa< called to tho fact tliat a mnnbcr of Lodtres hold charters with.out havinj; ))aid tlie re(piired foo. Immediately after the meetini:^ I forw.inlcd l)ills to tlio following lioil^'es: Widow's ifoije, is"o. 7; St. Law- rence, No. .S ; i'ionijer, No. 0; Orient, No. 10 ; Seotia, No. 11 ; Beacon, No. 12; and Victorii, Nc. 13. The fee lias l)eoii [laid durin;,' tho year by Pioneer, Orient. Scotia, Beacon and Victoria. St. L:i.wren('P and ^Viliow's Jfopj liavo not j'et paid tho amount appearing against them on the books of the (i-rand Lod.,'e, and both Lodjjei claim that the fee w.is paid at the time of their in^itltu- tion. T have received several eommn:U';:itions on the subject from both Tiod^^c^. The Secretary of St. Lawrence, in a letter s('ription when the 1jod;.,'e was instituted. ^Vidow's Kope Lodi^'e liave discussed tho subject, and a com- mittee was appointed to search tlie boolcs of said Lod;,'e. Tliey rej)ort tiiat tho records of the Hrst three or four meetiuys are lost, and that the older members are convinced that tlio amount wa-: paid, and oxi>ress themselves williiiff to leave fclie i question entirelj' with the (J rand Lodijo. I, therefore, request that the Grand Ijod;.;e take action on the (pie.stion. I bsg leave to call attention to an invitation from Victoria Lodrje, No. 1.3, to this Grand Lodge, to meet in Frcdericton iie.xt year, wliicli will ai)pear among the correspondence. With this rei)ort is submitted a statement of tlie receipts from all sources during the year. Tlie accounts will show a balance of cash in hand of )57f?6.15, and the ques- tion of reducing tiie jOiC capita tax may be considered. It will also be observed tli.at this Lodge is entitled to another ropresentativo in the 11. W. G. L. of tho United States, as we made on the first of January more than one tliou^aud members, and the tax required has been duly forwarded to tlie K. W. Grand Secretary. ■No rejiorts liavc never lieen received from Lodges of the Degree of Pebekah in this jurisdiction, thougli^. attention was particularly called to this brancli of the Order by Grand Master' Yorston in his report presented at tlie session hold in Truro in July, 1873. Tiie Grand Master or Representative, on visiting tho different Lodges sliould, in my opini(m, mike p.artieular inquiries as to what extent tho degree is worked, and I would recommend that proper forms be furnished, so that full information may be obtained. Tlie increased business of tho Grand Lo(_lge I found would require additional accommodation from that of tho trunk received from my predecessor, and which OP GRAND LOr)nE. 21 ro,:,Tctted itlK It H on wlioso ). ;■), iuul tell Lodijo the work iiU!Uilii)r- .xiivu, not Nns. 2, 5, , refoi'unco ! of firand odu'es ]v\d 10 incetiiij.; St. Lii\\- aco'.i, Xo. y Pioneer, kop." Ikivo lio (Iraiul ir iii.jtltii- !l T;O'l^'0=l. ibh'j Ladi,'e thc! l■Jod.^'l^ Ind a coin- t'lat tho DKjiuberd !,' to leave ' that the «o. 13, to kar a'-uousj Lll sources Itke ques- UtMitative 1 January forwarded I Hebokah jranch of Ision held kiting' tho to what Iforins be Idditional Ind which V,.%s done s<'rvi('c for many vears. T, therefoT-o, ordered from a ineiniici nf the Drder in Halifax a mdistmilial cabini't, which was jironijitly fnnislied. It i< made of blaek walnut, anhi;i, for tlie nund)er of repj'c- sentatives o.'ich Jji>d;,'e was entitled to send. In eoneliidin'-c )ny somewhat leii;;thy report, I have to acki!ov;led;,'e the many courtesies reerivcd from mendiers of the (trder, and tho i.romptne.-s, in tle.t inaiority of instances with which the secretaries have responiled t:ies, and in wliieii work somi; hr.vtj fallen. Lot their exnmple be an inceiilivi; to u;-, to fail not in well-dolui,', Imt I'ather let our iia.^t sue-ess aud our preser.',, jiosition ur','P lis to bvbnr l.'arder. fjct u.s ever keeji in mind I'^riendshii), iiO\i'aud 'J'rulh, and renew our resolvev) to Kujiport v,v.t\ .abide by those time-honored and lime-tried iirJTiciples of our Order. In t!ie ]i;i.st there !ia\e been tri.il; ; at present there i.re many (piestion:! of moment to enica'^e our attention, t.'lieered liy tiio conquest of ditlieulties, •al)le brotlierhf.od, Ut us uvev rejoieinj,' in beiii^' a member of a noble .ami hoii maintain. the hi,i.,'h char.acter we have voluntarily iussiimed, so that in the trutli v,'u can iej>e;!; t!io words of our aunivcniary Order — ]'''IinL' wide our baiuKr ! li.aud nor .^ica Jioasts jivouder t;onlalon tii.an ours. ^ * ' * ^ * May bles.^in;.fs ever ou it rest. While hoi-aldir.i,' our Order's fame : Iji every motion n;a!iifest The jirineiples of ,,fO()d we elium. Whose beandiiL,' ray shall lound it [ilay Till merLje- in tiie iii'dit our day. And other generation ••• prize The fla;,' that greets our failing- eyes. lie-ijioctfullj' Submitted, \V. KILBY DIMOCK, Ornni/ Sa')'ct(tri>. The Grand KoproscMitalivc pro.sented the report of tho proceedings of the R. W, G. Lodge of the United States, which was, on motion of EeprcRcntative Murdoch, ordered to be printed in the arinnnl ])roceedings, KEPOllT OF GllAXT) rj:Pl!i::^EXTATIVE. To th2 It. W. Grand Lodge, Lower Frovitices, li. N. A. .• The Representative of this (Jrand T>od,sre respectfully Vejiorts that lie attended the fiftieth annual session of tiie P. VV. (1. L()d.L':e of the United States, which was held in the city of Atl.auta, tJeorij-ia, commencing,' on Monday, 21st Sep- tember, 1S74, at y o'clock, a. m., and cloriinij on Saturday, the 2Gth of Sej'teiu- ber, at o p. ni. ;■' :1 IliJ n ii; illiiiKt< , I.,; I M:-? ■• >4- :i ■} 1 _./: 1 • 1 ^» •■,; ;' »• J . > ■, 1" 1 u..: ^ .■ I. a- 'V ■' i ', I';. r"T, <■ ' I IfTi !•■■ ■ l',r U :. ^ m;-> '-■■ ' 22 JOURNAL OF rnOCEEDINGS Tlio officerH and reiiroseiitativoM asscinliled at tlio Kinihall House, and woro esuortfd by tlio (rrand Lodge of (Jeorgiaand Subordinate LoiI^'oh, and a larifo concourse of citizens to the State ('ai)itol, which wanHot apart for tlio use of the (Jrand Lodife during tlie session. Tiiero were present seven otticcrH, four jiast (Jrand Sirsa, and one hiniilredand thirty-three llejjresentatives, all the offiuera being present with the exception of M . VV. (Jrand Siro C A. Logan. An eio(iuent address of welcome was delivered by I^rother H. V. Miller, ex- United States Senator, which was received with marked attention liv thodr.ind Lodge and the large assemblage of citizens, which filled tl.e entire floor and galleries of the spacious ciuvniber, and was replied to by Acting (rrand Sire Durham in an able and becoming manner, after whicli the citizens and txrand Lodge of Georgia withdrew, and the regular l))isines8 of the session com menced. Letters from Grand Siro C. A. Logan (L^nited Status Minister to Chili) were read, in wldch he gave his reasons for his aI)Hence. His iioalth, it seems, has been very poor for some nine months, ai.d to undertake the long journey under such cirsumstanccs would be imprudent, if not otherwise. Besides, he had been a|)- pointed arbiter in a (luestion between the Govenmients of ( 'liili and Peru, which could not bo immediately settled, thereby necessitating his remaining in the country. Representative John W. Stokes, of Pennsylvania, was at)pointed Deputy Grand Sire pro tan. REPOiirs OP Grand Officeus. Report of M. W. Grand Sire was a very aide and extensive effort, hut he had, as he supposed, delegated the right to decide (juestions to the Deputy Grand Sire, which right was decided by the Grand Lodge to be unconstitu- tional. The Grand Lodge, however, considered the decisions of the Deputy Grand Sire, which were six in number. FinsT. Have the Representatives of a Grand Encami)ment a right to intro- duce in any Subordinate Encampment a brother whom the C. P. of said Encampment does not know to be in good standing in the Order, without said brother giving any password whatever ? Answer. Yes. Second. Can the officers of a Degree Lodge, after conferring the Scarlet Degree upon brothers, then confer the degree of Rebekah upon them and others who have taken the Scarlet Degree ? Ansioer. No. Thikd. Can a brother who holds an unexpired withdrawal card from his Lodge be a competent petitioner for an Encampment ? Ar.sivcr. No. Fourth. Is it admissible for Odd Fellows to ajipear in regalia at the funeral of a Daughter of Rebekah, the friends of the deceased requesting the same ? Answer. No. FirrH. Is it competent for a Lodge, or a committee thereof, on the trial of a brother under charges, to refuse admi.'ssion to or exclude from the room during Buch trial any member of the Lodge who is in good standing, excejit as is pro- vided in the proceedings of the G. L. U. S., Journal, 1872, at page 55G3? Answer. In the negative. Sixth. I have decided on inquiry that the rejiort of the Committee on Con- stitutions of the last session, found on pages 5836-7 and 5848-9, so far as tho eecond, fourth, and ninth paragraphs of the first report relates thereto, and paragraphs 10 and 11 of report No. 3, applies to all Subordinate Lodges, whether under the immediate jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge or not. The Committee on the State of the Order, to whom the decisions were re- ferred, made quite an elaborate report, approving tho first, second, third and fifth. ■ The fourth was approved with this modification : " Odd Fello^vs may ap- pear in regalia at the funeral of a Daughter of Rebekah in case they first obtam OF GRAND LODGE. 28 l>r'riiiiKsion from the iirn|ier (itaiid Otticcr of tlie jurimlictioii, " nml tlie sixth W!iH (Hsa])provi't' disapprovi-d, and tliat the true rule in tiiis ca-e is that iv SuhordiiiaU' (!rnnd IJody iiiav allow its suliordin- ates to enact hy laws iiitjvidini; for the exainiualion hy tlie Vice (Jrand, or other oHicerof the lallot, and for his maltin;,' krjown the result of liis exajiiinatiou to the J^od^e, it liein^ the busini'ss of the Noliie (irand alone of deeidini,' the iiues- tion of the election or rejection of the candidate. I Respectfully Hulnnitted. The re[iort of the Committee anil accompanyint,' resolutions were odopted. Newauk, N. J., Fehniary 4, 1874. M. J. Durham, R, W. Depntii (/rand Sire : Dkau Sill ANU BuoTHUli,— ricase give mo your answer to the following and ohlige, Yours, fraternally, AAHOX" T.. niANE, Grand ItcprvsiiiUitirc. Pigest, Se;;tion ltO.">, requires the I). T). firand ^Fiuiter and 1>. D. (hand Patriarch wiien visiting to install the oHicers or otherwise, of" ially. to he re- ceived with the honors of the Oriler. Section DliH ])rovides tiuit Past (J rands, deputised to install the officers of Suliordinates, are entitled to all the respect due to the officers whom they represent. The latter is the legislation of 1H.")2 the former (005) was ])a.ssed in 1K70. QiicKtioH—lH a liodge or J'jne.imi.ment reipiired to yive the lionors of the Order to a I'ast (rraud or Past ('liief Patriarch deputised liy the 1). 1). . G. M. to install the officers of a Lodge, is not entitled to tlie honors of the Order when he appears for that purpose. 2d. A member is entitled to admission into his Lodge, and to the S. A. P. W., until he is dropi)ed, si;s])ended or expelled. 3d. A member is entitled to be in his Lodge room, and to vote, until he is dropj)ed, suspended or exjielle*!. I hope your jurisdiction is prospering. Yours, fraternally, M. J. DURHAM. The Judiciary Committee, to whom was referred the corresj the R. W. Deputy Grand Sire and Representative Crane, of N* report : )ondence between ew Jersey, would w i' :'l Si Sir,-' !. ■ ■ ' I.' *i.-.'.t' ' 'J > r,T4 -■•■««,. ",-ll t ■"f .'■'. '.'. r : ■tf-f - :>1 •■:;'■,>. .'''^ .'j^ ";.r\ IV' ir \' f •!•'• !•'': l'li"V'-i' J ,3 v.. i •» ' If • ;^''''^••^: 24 JOURNAL OF PP.OCEEDIKGS- The first answer s(eoinf>.to ha a correct exposition of the law upon the subject. The second iiiul tliinl iinswers seeniH to jour Cojuniittoo to re([uire ri'ialifica- tion, so as to cmiforni to neetiou 15158 Di.jest, wliich provides that "AVhether a uieniher of a Suliordinate Lo(l;,'o mnst liave liis account Hettled up to the last be determined by the jiroper authori- ties, and accordiu},' to the laws of the State juri.sdictions in which they arise, and not by this (irand Lodge.'' The(irand Secretai'y made a ftdl and minute report of important facts of deep interest to all Odd l''ellows. 'lo our jurisdiction the (Jraiid Secretai'V refers as follows : LowKH PHoviNtr.s, BitiTisii NoKTH Amkkica.— Brother Vv'. F. f'hasc, the Worthy (Jrand Secretary of this juviddictii 1872. Grand liodges. Subordinate Jiodgeg, Kebekali Degree Lodge, Grand I'hicam] iinents. Subordinate Encampments, Lodge Tiiitiations, !\i.eiidjers. Encaminnent Members, Relief by Lodges, " " Enc'mp'ts " " KebekahL's, Aggregate lielief, Kevenue of Tiodges, " Ene'pments, lleb'ah L's, Total EeAcnue. 41 5,045 lo8 :5G i,;w;i 5'.),'250 385,048 73,903 $1,342,8% 08 l()0,()4y 04 510 70 1,504,050 72 3,828,309 95 462,891 17 0,040 12 4,297,841 24 1873 40 5,48(i 512 30 1,512 57,454 414,815 80,131 Sl.335,937 33 150,787 00 3,550 33 1,490,274 72 3,939,793 02 478,4()9 00 15,738 40 4,434,001 08 ast two years in c.-ntrast in each particular class . Increase. Decrease. 5 441 354 119 29,707 0,108 §3,033 03 111,483 o7 15,577 89 9,098 28 136,159 84 1,790 $0,9.52 75 9,802 88 13,782 00 OF GRAND LODGE. 25 Apparently, we have again cause to congratulate ourselves upon the prosperouc aspect disclosed by the figures presented in the above table. Our numbers arc rapidly gravitating towards half a million in compliance, and our aggregate annual revenue in gross, approximates five millions of dollars. Those are grand figures, but do they represent a solid " d healthful condition ? This is an important inquiry. We have no means fi .1 our present system, of ascer- taining the amount of our net gain per annum in the general revenue, hence, until some plan is adoi)ted to obtain ligh*- on this subject we shall ever be in a sex of doubt touching the pecuniary solidity oi the Order. We should know with equal certainty the disbursements of the Subordinates as their rceipts ; in fact the knowledge of the latter, in the absence of the former, is compara- tively valueless. It would appear that such information is an indispensablj element of knowledge in reaching just conclusions as to the solvency and proper prosperity of the Subordinates. True it is, that as a general principle, our laws refer to these bodies exclusive control over their finances, within their legitimate application, but if the Grand Lodge may, which nobody doubts, inquire into and collect data, with a view to legislation on the subject 'jf the proper relation between dues and benefits, it may, with equal propriety, make like inquiries upon cognate subjects in contemplation of the general welfare. It is not at all improbable, that out of the four and a half millions of gross annual aggregate revenue reiwrted, fifty per cent, of the amount is consumed in disbursements, other than for relief. If thirty-three per cent, be added to this for relief as returned, viz. : $1,490,274 72, there remains but seventeeniie? cent, or $726,725.82 as actual gain to the aggregate capital of the Order. This would i)re8ent a comparatively unstable system, looking to the inevitable increased responsibilities of the Subordinates, as their membership advance in years. Tliis suggestion is made with deference. Ought not our statistical returns to be enlarged so as to supply light in this direction ? It is my pleasure and privilege to rejoice with you my brethren, that we have been jiermitted in the providence of God, once more Lo assemble in annual council. We are gathered from all quarters of our belovud country, and from the neighboring nation- alities with one heart in the great cause which unites us. No mandate from Government, no *ummoi,s from civil or ecclesiastical authority, no political shib- boleth, no tocsin of war, no cry of sect reform, which in the same breath profess- es virtue and practices .sutolerance ; yea, no personal or individual aspiration of any kind draws us together. Our presence in this beautiful city of the Em- f»ire btate of the South, among its generous people, is by special invitatation rem our noble brethren, to mingle witli them at their homes and firesides, and to grasp their hands with true and fraternal warmth. Our mission is one of love, pure and disinterested. In that cause only, are we here as temporary exiles from our families, our business .and our private interests. How morally grand such » spectacle, how sublime the sentiment which impels the offering ! This cause we have pursued through good report and through evil rejwrt, in the furtherance of which we have expended many long years of precious time, many millions of treasure, and many heroic laborers have fallen by the wp,y, >vithout the slightest worldly expectation or desire ; a cause wliich cur fathers, in the goodness of their hearts, set on foot and actively advanced, in their day and generation, and which they bequeathed to us as a precious legacy ; which we have cherished and venerated as a sacred heritage and which by the blessing of God. we mean to transmit as an "improved talent" "to our children's children, ana their descendants," Respectfully submitted, JAMES L. The report of the Grand Treasurer for the year, from September 1, 1874, shows : 1873— To cash balance — Interest received .-..--. -From supplies RIDGELY, rj. S. Sei)tember 16, (1873, to — Other sources - Total Expended during the year $23 472 40 1,585 31 44,256 34 198 68 -$69,611 84 • 61,323 S4 I ,i«i if il •!'! I ■,!' 'i n i. > ' « » ! ■■ r, f ! V 1 :, / * r ' -l ••■!.• 1 ■^f' ."t.Jl^• • .■■;'■•■; 26 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS Cash balance $1R,188 30 United States live-twenty bonds at current rates, say 1,15 - - 27,000 00 Total assets - $45,788 30 Grand Lodges Chartered dwring the year. Grand Lodi^e of Switzerland, insjtitutecl^April 22d, 1874. Grand Lodge ot British Columbia, instituted April 25th, 1874. Grand Lod] the lease and fitures in common, and each according to their mem- bership bear their proportion of the expense, and receive their i)roportion of .the income of the same. "4th. That these resolutions, when atloj^ted by the Lodge, shall be spread On th« minutes of the Lodge, and shall be binding on the same, and sliall not be changed or modified, except by a written _ resolution offered and read in open Lodge, at least one w«ek before final action is liad on the same ; and no change ihall bo made to the detriment or disadvantage of the new Lodge, after cards have been drawn and steps taken to institute the same." Acting on the good faith of said Seymo\ir Lodge in passing said resolutions, forty-four members of said Lodge, on the IDth of May, 1873, withdrew tliere- from, and organized Lincoln Lodge. Afterwards, to wit, on the 10th of June, 1873, said Lincoln Lodge, by a committee, mafle a demand on Seymour Lodge for a division of the pr(M)erty thereof, as provided for by said resolutions, which demand said Seymour Lodge refused to comply with. Ijincoln Lodge Appealed to the Grand Lodge, of Indiana, asking that Seymour I^odge should be compelled to comply with the resolutions, ana divide the property accord- nigly. The said Grand Lodge sustained the ai)peal, and ordered Seymour Lodge to comply. From which action of the Grand Lodge this appeal is taken by Seymour Lodge. By a resolution of the G. L. U. S., pa,s8ed in 1868, (White's Digest, lOfJSJ it Is provided that donations made to assist petitioning brothers • * by the parent body * * * for the purpose of instituting new Lodges • * • •re allowable, and in no sense to be regarded as a diriniou of th*> funds of the Lodge. In consonance with the said resolution of the G. L. U. S., it is pro- Tided by the general laws of the jurisdiction of Indiana —c/trtpier vir, iection 1 — that the funds, property, etc., of Subordinate Ijodges are not * • * to be flivided * • • among the members individually, or between one Lodge And another, except to those who may withdraw therefrom for the purpose of Organizing a new Lodge. • • * Your committee, therefore, find that said Seymour Lodge, in 1871, at the tim* of the passage of said resolutions, had a right to pass the same. It will be «een, by reference to pp. 5776 and 5785, Joumsd Proceedinga of the G. L. U. S., solutions, r there- 10th of Spyraour solutions, Lodge shouid accord - Seymour is takeu lOGi,) it by the * * • ,ds of the it is pro- !CtiOH 1 — * to be Lodge irpoae of OF GRAND LODGE. 27 that at the present time the members withdrawing from th« parent Lodge would not have the right to vote on the nro^Kwition of dividing tlie funds, but that was not the law in 1871. The resolutions aforesaid having been lawfully passed, and the withdrawing members having acted thereon in good faith it was clearly the duty of said Seymour Lodge to liave complied with the same in letter and spirit, and your committee recommend the jjossage of the following : Resolved, That the appeal of Seymour Lodge be dismissed. No.2 — J. S. MoMahan from the action of Grand Lodge of Ontario. 1st. Bro. John iPryke, of Excelsior Lodge, in Ajml, 1872, applied for a withdrawal care. A ballot was taken, and the N. Gr. declared that the card was not granted. With this result the applicant was satisfied. He did not question the vote, or the decision of the N. G. He did not receive a card, nor was one ever tendered to him, and he was content to remain a member in the Lodge, which he did from choice. 2d. Some weeks after tlie vote was taken, in a casual conversation, the N. G. remarked that he had make a mistake in declaring the vote, as there wero a majority of white balls in the ballot. 3d. About eighteen months after said vote was had, during all of which time T>ro. Prj'ke remained a respectful and faithful member of said Lodge, the Grand Master of Ontario declared in affect that by saia vote a withdrawal card was granted to Bro. Pryke, and that he hereby ceased to be a member of said Lodge, by reason of which decision he has ever since been refused ml- mittance to the Lodge and the privilege of membersliip— in short, suspended. The Committee declare that Bro. Pryke did not lose his membership ia Excelsior Lodge. The decision of the N. G. was prima facie conclusive that the card was not granted, and that decisiou'has never been lawfully questioned or reversed . Had Bro. Pryke ascertained that the bollot entitled him to a card, he might have demanded and obtained it; It was /i is rii/ht, but being content with the ruling and the result, the Grand Master had no authority, and especially against the desire of the Lodge, to declare that he was no longer a member, and thus effect his suspension. Your Committee therefore recommend the passage of the following : Resolved, That Bro. John Pryke was a member of Excelsior Lodge, No. 44, of Ontario, at the time of the decision of the Grand Master ; that his appeal be sustained, and that said Excelsior Lodge is hereby instructed to forthwith readmit him to the privileges of membership in said Lodge. No. 3. — Thomas P. Miller from the action of the Grand Lodge of Indiana. It seems that the appellant was receiving benefits from April 11th, 1865, to September 18th, of the same year, from which last named date to August 12th, 1867, he was not reported to the Lodge as being sick, and during which time he received no benefits. On the 30th day of June, 1867, he was in arrears for dues more than one year, to wit : in tl;e sum of §7.50 By the Laws of his Lodge, to quote the decision of the Grand Lodge, "When a member i-s one year in arrears for dues it is the duty of the Secretary to drop his name from the roll. If the Secretary fails to perform his duty, and the brother after being taken sick pays up all arrearages, at the expiration of thirteen week* thereafter he shall oe entitled to benefits, without action of the Lodge ; provided^ the same sickness did not extend beyond that time." The Grand Majjter fur- ther says : "it is, also, necessary that the Secretary shall report his name as dropped to the Lodge." The fact is thus arrived at, that a brother who is in arrears more than • year d()«« not thereby become suspended for non-payment of dues. That event does not happen till the Secretary drops his name, and reports it to the Lodge. If the name be not dropped by the Secretary and notice thereof given to the Lodge, the brother remains a member, and is in position at any time to pay hi* arrears, and thereby he will be in good standing after thirteen weeks— if he b* not sick at the time of payment. Bro. Miller was not sick at the time of pay- ment, BO far as the record discloses. He paid his arrears on the 6th day of I'l il ,li , !:| jH "I ''-. ■'?■ .*'•',' t'-'Vi' )%■' ■ H^l ] ■ '■.S.Vil , , if. ':;■:•■ ^t'^i ■ '.\ '''■■.•"'■■''■]■ ■'■rv/v;..' ^v.. .■•,V:,f, 'i^v ■ '■';<>< • ■' r :. !:•; »; _ r i''-. ■: |;> v.- ! , '■ < •'• *v; |',i<«'(''V, 4 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS August, 1867. The sum of 87.50 was received from him by his Lodge without question ; and when he next became sick, on the 12th of the same month, he was treated as being in good standing, and his benefits paid him from that time. After this ho was disabled, and received benefits most of tlie time, though not continuously until April, 1872, nearly five years, when the Lodge, at the sug- gestion of the Relief Committee, refused to pay further benefits, alleging as a reason, that the dues received from him August 6th, 1867, should not have been accepted ; that the acceptance thereof was illegai, because at the time appellant wa« more than one year in arrears, and that, therefore, all the benefits received by him after that time had been illegally paid ; that he was not entitled to receive any more, and, in short, that he was not a member of the Lodge. The exact i)oint made by the Lodge against the appellant is this : That be- cause he was one year in arrears on the 6th of August, 1867, by operation of Jaio aloiie ho became suspended, and was after that no longer a member of the Lodge ; and, therefore, when he jjaid u]), on that day he had no right to pay and the Lodge had no right to receive his dues, and that he did not, by paying then, become a member, and that he has never lawfully been a member since. This committee cannot agree with his Lodge. The aiijjellant did not cease to be a member because he was one year in arrears. His membership could not cease until his name had been dropped by the Secretary, and notice given to the Lodge of the fact. When, therefore, he paid his arrears on the 6th of August, 1867, he was a member of the Lodge, and had a riyht to tjay, and his Lodge had no right to refuse to receive the payment. The l>oage was not bound to ])ay him benefits until thirteen weeks thereafter ; but it did. This was not his fault. Had the Lodge refused to do so, it would have put him upon notice and he would have afterwards liad an opportunity of restoring himself to a beneficial condition. The Lodge paid him his benefits, and re- ceived his dues for about five years, and then declared that he was not even a member of the Lodge ; in short, expelled him ; because of the wrong allesjed to have been committed by itself in excepting his dues. If this were wrong, the Lodge cannot now take advantage of it to deprive a worthy brother forever hereafter of what otherwise would be his rightful benefits. His Lodge knows that he is permanently disabled, and that to disqualify him now will be to de- prive him of his benefits for all time. It maj' be a hardship upon the Lodge to be obliged to pay benefits for years to the same beneficiary, but it is his right. Lodges must not be encouraged in improperly denying such rights, or avoiding their obligation consequent thereon. Wherefore, your committee recommend the passage of the following : Resolved, That the appeal of Thomas P. Miller, P. G. , from the action of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, be sustained, and that Lebanon Lodge be and is hereby directed to pay to said Miller the benefits accruing to him since the 28th of March, 1872, after deducting such sums as may be due from him to the Lodge. No, 4. — Isaac Elsasser from the decision of the Grand Lodge of Texas. It appears that Bro. William Cooper, of Bayou City Lodge, No. 121, was elected to serve the unexpired term of the Vice Grand, was duly installed, ftnd served in the rame to the end of the term, a period of tliree weeks. Bro. Cooper was not elected Noble Grand, for the next succeeding term, but the Noble Grand elected, served until nearly the close of the term when he resigned. Bro. Cooper was then elected Noble Grand to serve the remainder of the term. Bro. Elsasser, D. D. G. M., "refused to install" Bro. Cooper on the ifrround that he "was not eligible for advancement as Noble Grand, as he served only three months as Vice Grand, and in accordance with our laws, it requires a majority of the nights of the term to entitle one to receive the Past Official Degrees. From this decision Bro. Cooper appealed to the M. W, Grand Master of Texas, M. B. Highsmith, who reversed the decision of the D. D. G. M. , and Bro. Cooper was installed. The Grand I^odge of Texas sustained its Grand OF GRAND LODGE. 29 121, was istalled, 18. Bru. "biit th« fhen be of the on the |, as be llaws, it le Put Bter of and Grand Master, aud from thLt action 13ro. Elsasser appealed to the Grand Lodge of the United States. It is true that the general law requires perviee of a m.ijority of the nights of a term to entitle a brother to the honors of the office, but tliere i« an exception yet forth in Article 1391. Digest G. L. U. S., giving said lionors to tl.e brother who may be elected to fill an unexpired term. Bro. Cooper was, therefore, as fully entitled tp honf)r8 and Past Official Degrees as Vice Grand, and eligible for election and installation as Noble Grand as if he had served a majority of nights in other circumstances. Your conmiittee offer the following, and ask to be discharged from the fur- ther colli- ideration of the subject : Ecwlnd, Tliat the appeal of Isaac Elsasser vs. the Grand I-odge of Texas, be dismissed, and the action of the Grand Lodge affirmed. No. 5. — C N. Terry from the action of the Grand Lodge of Oregon. Chemeketa Ijodge, No. 1, granted j ermission to any liodge in Salt Lake City, to admit to membership therein, 15ro. S. E. May, an exi.elled member of Chenieketa Lodge, and theCrand Lodge of Oregon hustained the Lodge, from which decision the appeal was taken. The committee reported as follows : Wltcnug, Bro. May was expelled fiom Chemf-keta Lodt-e No. 1, of Oregon, but coiii-ent from said Lodge was given to Bro. May to uiiite or be reinstated in or by Salt Lake Lodge, No. 2. U. T., or any other liOdge in Salt Lake CMty, that might des-ire to admit him to member.-hij) ; and wliereas the law j)rovicles that expelled members may connect tlumselves witli Lodjrea of other juris- diction.", with the consent of the Lodge from which they were cvj oiled. (White's Digest 646 and 1075.) Thtrefore Hesolred, That the ai>peal of C. N. Terry be dismissed. No. 6.— Wm. H, Barnes from the action of the Grand Lodge of New York. The Committee on Ai)peals, to whom was referre;! the appeal of Wm. F. Panies, P. G. M., from tlie action of the R. W. (irand liodge of New York, in reversing the decision of (i rand Master St. John, whicli declares, "that the baUot is solely and entirely in the hands of the N, G., and tliat lie onhi is 1u examine the same, and declare the result ; the V. (r. having nothing wliatever to do with it, neither to examine nor to assist in examining, nor to declare tl.o result," res])ectfully rejmrted : That Ihey have carefully examined the subject, and are of the opinion that the appeal of P. G. M. Barnes sliould be sustained. Your Committee, therefore, offer for ado])tion tlie following : Rf sol red, That the action of the R. W. Grand Lodge of New York, in revers ing the decision of Grand Master St. John, be in all things reversed, and the appeal of P. G. M. Barnes be sustained. A Minority report was presented, offering the following : Bcsohrd, Tliat the appeiil of W^m. H. Barnes from the action of the Grand Lodge of the State of Sew York, be dismissed. Both reports were indefinitely posponed. No. 7.— John Zimmernan on behalf of W. D. Kennedy against the Grand Lodge of Ontario. The minority report of the committee of Session of 1873 as follow.s, wai< adopted : The local law of Ontario enacts that at an election of a candiatc^ fcr member shii), either by initiation or dejiosit of card, more than two black lialls reject. liro. William D. Kennedy made apjilication for admission to the Toronto Lodge by depo.«it of caixl ; wlien the ballot was t.aken more tlian two black balls appeared. The Vibe Grand, to whom, as well as the Noble Graml, tlie ballot box had been taken for examination, declared the candidate rejected ; the Nolile Grand declared the candidate elected. An apical was taken from the ruling of the Noble Grand to the liodge. A majority vote sustained the Noble Crrand, and the candidate was introduced as a member. He did not, however, sign th« constitution of the Lodge, which is required by the local law. k SI ■ "7- J ■-• '.- .' ^r^..'l-l .■: Mm (' •■ I ■ j'.v , Ua * •;'.'' If -!'»• 3(1 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS An appeal was taken to the Grand Master, who decided that Bro. Kennedy was not a men' -r of Toronto liodge, and directetl said I^odge to hand him back his cjard and fees, and notify the Lodges in tlie jurisdiction of liis rejec- tion. The Lodge complied with the direction of the Grand Master. An ai)peal was taken from the action of tlie (J rand Master to the Grand Ijodge of Ontario, wliich sustained the (irand Master, and it is from the action of said Grand Lodge that this appeal is made. T)ie (Jrand Lodge of tlie United States lias decided that when a person has been initiated into the Order — whether his election was legal or not — he must be held to be a member, and that tlie only mode of dealing with him must be by charges, trials, expulsion, etc. The reason for such legislation is olivious ; the initiate has required knowledge and assumed obligations that it would be exceedingly unwise to meddle with by declaring liis mcmbershij) void. He could not be dcj^rived of the knowledge, and he should not be released from the obligation. But in the case of an applicant of membershij) by deposit of card, the position is entirely different. In such a case as the one here under notice, the party acquired no knowledge, a the CF GRAND LODGE. 31 . Kennedy I hand him f his rejcc- [aster. An d Ijodge of ;ion of said person has t — he must im must be is obvious ; t would be I void. He ed from the )sit of card, ider notice, lid not CTen le Constitu- ail differing onduct may it right, and cted. rrand Lodge dge of New k balls caat And that Ige of New and reconi- [lismissed. if the Grand neral Laws loviding for [on, etc., in proceed to Ibe white in lild there be ballot one lar meeting, 1 and secoud lack ball to Ude known [he brother, ting, if not _ily elected ; Ind or third jf shall be je proposed lall be re- ^es not give whoTt the Noble Grand shall so announce to the Lodge, and the applicant shall be declare J elected without a furtlior ballot." Your committee is of ojiiiiion that this law U a clear violation of the well estabUbhcd principal, that "atiraud Jiodgo has no ri;^'lit (to permit its subordi- nates) to grant more than one hiUot and o)u' reconsuhration of tlie same to a candidate for membership in a Subordinate Lo(l:,'e," (sec Digest, section 139,) and woiilil recommend the adojilion of the foUowini,' : JUsuh-ed, that the aiiptal of tlie i'ait ({rand L. F. Dolosdernier be sustained. No. 10. — A. 1). Jones, from the action of tht; Grand Lodge of Nebra.ska. Your Committee on Appeals, to whom was referred tlie appeal of A. D. Jones, P. G. M., from the action of the K. \V. (irand Lodge of Ivelras^ka, most respectfully report tliat they liavc considered the fcame and find the facts to be as follows : Section *J of Article 13, of tlie Constitution for Subordinates, reiiuircs tliat ap]ilications for cards sliall be in.'ule personally, or in writing. Li acconhince with this law, at a meeting of State Lodge, >i'o. 10, On'aha. held April Ulst, 1873, I'ro. H. \Vel)lier, a member of said IjO(l;^e, made application personally for a withdrawal card. IJefore the ballot wa-« liad, a motion to adjourn wiiS adopted, and the Lodge i)roceeded to closj. At t!ie next i.iceting of tlie J^odge, April 2Stli, the N. Grand stated that an ajijilioation for a witlidniwal card w»:s pending and inidecided at the close of the last meeting, and was now i)roperly m order before the liodge, from which opinion an ajipeal was taken, on tlie ground Uiat the application must be renewed, and the a[)i)eal was su.stained Ijy the Tiodge. From the decision of tlie liodge an apju'al was taken to the 1). 1). G. iL, and then to the Grand Master, wliu sustained the Lodge. The K. W. Grand l^odgo of Nebraska at its session, Gctolier I'Jth, 1873, reversed the deti- uion of tlip Grand Master, from which action A. D. Jones, 1*. G. M,, appeals to the E. W. Grand Lodge. In the oj)inion of the Committee, the action of the 11. W. Grand Lodge of Nebraska w.a.s correct, as an application being once maile in accordance with the law it is not necessary to renew it. We, tlierefore, offer tlie following : RcH'ilvfd, That the apjieal of Alfred I). Jones, P. (t. M., from tlie action of the Grand liodge of Nebraska be disnii- . ,i--.L.'-\,"-.-.-' ; «i If'.,.'"":'. '.J Lf •■<'■.■ ■ ■' In the matter of the Appeal of George B. Boylea and others, in the case of J. M. Alford, of Calhoun Lod;,'e, No. 20, of tlie jurisdiction of Tennessee, your committee respectfully report : Thia appeal was before this Grand Body at the last Bession tliereof, and a re|)ort was then made by a majority of the Appeal C'onuuittee sustaining the appeal, which wan not adopted. This year your com- mittee have been furnished with awed him at the time his name was so drojjped, certain sums of money, which if the same had been credited to his account at the time, woidtl have left liim in good standing. _ Tlie Lodge afterwards caused the credit to be made, and declared by resolution that it was in error in dropi)ing his name, and that he was in full fellowship at the time his name was so dropped, and that the same shauld not have been done, and his membership was thus restored. From this last named action of tlie Lodge an appeal was taken to the Grand Lodge of Tennessee, which Grand Body sustained Calhoun Lodge and dis- misi^ed the appeal. And the present appeal is taken from the decision of said Granil Lodge. Tliis appeal committee is of the opinion that the action of Calhoun Lo Ige was lawful, and should bo sustained ; and recommend that the appeal be dis- missed. No. 13. -Joseph S. Brewster and others from the decision of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. The Committee on Appeals, to whom was referred the appeal of Joseph H. Brewster, P. G, M. , and ten other members of the Grand Lodge of Pennsyl- vania, from the decision of tlie Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, in the case of Charles Wallace vs. Lehicton Lodge, No. 244, would respectfully report : That it appears from the records before us, that this case is on all fours with the case of Hermitage Lodge, No. 165, vs. the Grand Lodge of New York, de- cided in 18(59. Journal p. 4591, 4614, White's Digest, Section 102. In this case as in that, the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania reviewed ujjon an a[)i)eal, a fiuestion of fact after it had beed passed upon by the proper tribunal under the local law, in direct contravention to its own By-Laws, which says "such ap- peal must be contined to matters of law, or of irregularity or unfairness in the proceedings of tlie Appeal Committee." The Grand Lodge of Pa., in the case of Wilson vs. Friendship Lodge, No. 23, deci be in tniftod to direct fiehio- ton ii(iilj,'e, No. '2i4, to ruinHtato ]>n). Cliarles Wallace to hiH former rank and Htandiii;,' in sai 1 Ludyo. No. It. — V. 1). Stuart from the action of t)»o (Srand Lod^'e of tlie District of ( 'ohinibia. At the la.'^t sps«ioii of tlio Or.'nid Tjod;,T> of tlie District of ('ohiniliia, an at- tcni|)t was made to amend tliH ( 'i)nst,itnt,ion of tli;it. Hody, l)ecau>e it eontiicted with cert.iin enactments made by tiie It. W. (Jraiid Lod-o of tli(> United State.s. It apiiears from the recoril before thi> * 'nmmitteo. tiiat these ennctnients were referred to tlie ( 'onimittee of Supervision of tlie ( 1 rand LodKo, wiio aftenvards rcjiorted tiiat they had amended the Constitiuion as instriieled, uhereu|ion tlie ([uestion was raised ; "That tlie I 'onr.tit>;tion could not lie amemled, excejit by the reifular course iireseribed by tlie f 'on^titution," wliieii provides '"'I'liat all ])r()posals to alter or ameml shall lie sul>mitte(l in writiu',' at .'i quarterly session, and if approved by one-third of the nieiii'iers present, t!ie (Irand Secretaiy shall notify all of the Subfirdinates of such proposed chan;,'e ; and at the next rpiarterly session the (piestion on the adoi)tion shall be taken," etc. Ctn this • piestion tlie M. W. (Jrand Master iiiiit w.'ll t:iken, frojii which decision r^ist ( i rand Stuart appealed. I'lom llic retio'ii made to this hody on thi- appeil, your ('ommitte(' are of the opinion that the course provided in tiie Constitution of the (Irand ]jod;^'e had not l.eeii comi>lied with ; .and we know of no law or prec^edence that cm compel adraml ljodv,e to amend the ( 'onstitution, except in tlie mannei- pr"scrih:'d iliei-ein ; and tliat f:iet l>"i:iLr adinittrd, your < 'ommitteeare of opinion that the decision of the M. W. ( Jraud .Master, on tiiis portion of the ai>peal was correct, and that this i>ortion of the ap[)eal should bo dismissed. The secoiul question arisiivj^ oi this a])[)eal wa< a< to the rii,'ht of the (Jraud M.aster to vote on any ipiustion coniiuL' I'efure his (Irand l.od,'e. Thj (Irand ^Master haviui,' decided (on a call of the yeas and nays, and his name haviiiif been called.) that ho had no ri^ht Lu Viit»% except to ,uri\ e the castin;,,' vote in case of a tie. it appears froiu tiie reconl that the (irand fiod^'e of tiie District of ( Jolumbia is not a repreientativf; ijoily, hut i- c<)mpo.-ed of the I'.i^t (irandu ■ if the Sulioraiuate Lod said District, who, by the laws of the (irand ]i0dt,'e, are entitled to vote on all ([uestions c<>iniii^' before the body. Wo iind notliin^^ in their ('onstitution or lavv.i that can in any manner lie construed to prevent his voting as a member of the (iraml JjO'lgi; from his Subordinate Jiodije. It is true, in case of a tie vote, ho may r.gain be called upon to give t!ie casting vote ; but that is a matter connected with the oiHce of (Jrand Sla-ter, and not as I'ast (Irand ; and ia our opinion shouhl not interfere vv'ith las ri;,'lit.s and duties to his Lodge. Your Committee are, therefore, of tin; (vpinion that on tliii part of the ajipeal the docisicn of the (.Irand ila.ster should be reversed and the appeal sustained. No. 15. — Hugh Latham from the action of the (Irand Lodge of Virginia. The Committee on Ai)peals, to wImiii was referred the ai)peal of ILugli Tiatham, P. (.1. M., in relation to the diliiculty existing betwi'en i'ro. Newman ( 'ross and Potomac Ijodge, No. '-iS, of the iurisdictioii of \'ir.'inia, respectfullj- report, that the saiil (."ross was iiu tiie si'.'k list, anil receiving benefits from Ids Lodge, and, without notice to him, a committee was appointed to inquire into the state of his health ; the comniitteo made inquiry cc tntr!'', and, upon their report, the Jjodge ceased to jiay him benefits. Afterwards, on the '2d or August, 187li, charges were jireferred against said Cro.'is, for conduct unliecoming an Odd Fellow, on the following ^;rounds : 1st, for receiving beiietits when not sick, and when he was able to work to tlie following degree : "that a citizen saw him saw and split wood, and carry it into las house;'' .and another jierson «aw him "mend his fence and clean n|) the yard."_ A coni'.nitteo tried tlie case, who rei>orted that the cliarges were not sustained, but volunteered to report to the fjodge that ho wa^ not then entitled to benefits under the law, (a most extraoi'diiiary concluoion,) and the L.idge do not restore him to benefits, although be claimed to be sick, and so far as the record ia concerned, he was If' iiii 34 JOURNAL OF PROEEDINGS I3''- '■'.'> '••'■ ,'■ •*'■■' ' '>'■ .'i-'.'.'','-''.''! v 1^ •■■■-/-.■ t' ,•:'>. M'^i]J \' 4 ' .'■ ^[i;'.tr"'i;v *':',.,. ■■ ••V' ti^v':f:^ i.'','ii'V .,■., J; ^v' . ,1 ■.^■' 1' .}' 'it''.- .',' hBii ,"' ' i.' ',''■'*■ . J- ^•'i:' ■,".,*■ ^■??^B . .iu'F, .. ■ • ■, •'^.■ ?''•'- H . ': ■■; ■■■■• '■ r< ■ ■ ;■.. i ■''. ' '; •..^■^V"•.li • f''/ ..• fii';'>r-ii''., in tilt same condition as when lie was receiving,' benefits, and had not beer reported 118 well to liirt Lodye, except an reported by said committee. There are four certificates irrior to that time against the Order, it waa by that act condoned or forgiven. "When a Lodge becomes defunct, or wipes out, so to speak, all former offences of its members, and on the return of the f -harter to certain of its former mem- bers, you can no more try the members restored, for offences committed before the restor.ition, than yon can try a brother for an offence cominitbed by him against the laws of the land prior to his admission to the Order, when he has been guilty of no mi'jrei)resentation in reference to that offence, on his seeking for admission." The Grand Lodge of said State was clearly in error ; for, a.s certified to by the officers of said Grand Lodge, Morning Star Lodge never became extinct, and, therefore, could not be restored, and that the conclusions reached in the report thereon, made in the said Grand Lodge, were not correct. Your committee, without giving any opinion as to the power of a State Grand liodge to enforce any and all mandates, have reacheil the conclusion that Morning Star Lodge, No. 128, should be compelled to try Bro. Ashley on the merits of the case, and, that such a result may be reached, recommend tliat the Grand Lodge of New York, and its executive officers, be directed to restore Morning Star Lodge to fellowshii), at the same time directing said Lodge to reinstate Bro. Ashley, and proceed to try him on the merits of the case. We, therefore, offer for aiioption, tlie following resolutions, viz. : Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of New York, and, during the iterim, the Grand Master thereof, be, and are hereby directed, to restore to good standing in the Order, Morning Star Lodge, No. 128. of that jurisdiction. Resolved, That the said Grand Lodge of New York be refjuired to direct Morning Star Lodge to reinstate into their Lodge, A. Ashley, Jr., P. G., and to reopen the case, and proceed to try him on the merits thereof. LEGISLATIVE. The Legislative C<)mmittee report the following resolutions, which were •pproved : Upon the resolution of Representative Munroe, of Indiana, under instructions from the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment of said State, requesting that a law be enacted to prohibit Subordinate Lodges and Encampments from ad- mitting to membership any person who is engaged in the manufacture or sale of spirituous or malt liquors, beg leave to report :— That such legislation would make » new qualification of membership unknown to our present law.";, and f' I t . m '1^:,■\ ' t ■'I',''''' '■ I I! <• ' ■ % i <.., , »• ' ■ fi ■■■, .• ,' ' ■ li..:;^;:','. it* ,•!>,,;■ t .• ■fjf,. ;•• 36 JOURNAL OF rrvOCEKDIN'GS mi'-fht oven roqulro nii aniendnieiit to our ( 'onstituiKMi. An aiijilicaiil muht lit- a line wliiU' male of (laoii nuriil r/nivrr ; wLiit ciiustiliiti k ^o ieeei\ed into the s;iuip !jodi,'e or Kne;uut)intint at the ojieuiui. d tl iri)U-:li the whoh,' Hossioa |provideme future (■K'lT.sion en the sanio card. So'' Journal is:,s, i,ayes-i)-;),iiyiK). in'K.S AND ItrMFITS. Tho Committee on this subject made a re|iort, coiisistini,' nio,4ly of com pilatiens and statiHtie^!, showinj,' ilial the infoimatiou obtained whs as yet iii- suflicient to base a wysttnu of rlues and benelits upon, nr;,'ii:_' Tipon (ira.'id Ji('.d},'es a steady comiiliance with the receonimeiidations made in tlieir report of 187;>, sayini,' that in ii few yeai-s we will liave y two :oini(l gilt buttons lip.vin'-,' thret; links and crossed crooks embossed thereon ; a one .and three-quarter inch tent-; liaped gilt ornament in front ; around tiie lower edge a piu'ple velvet band one inch wide with a small gilt cord on each edge of the band. ;■(. Bahlric — A pointed baldric of royal jnirple velvet, four inches wide, trim- med with yellow lace one-half inch wide, with a row of gold braiil one-eighth of an inch wide on each edge, with crossed ci'ooks three inches in length, embroid- ered on front centre ; the baldric to be worn from the right shoulder to tho left hip, and under the sword htlt. OF GRAND LODOE, 87 4. nnim/fifp }\]n,r]i ;,'liivp-i, Mitli ciifTM mailc of royiil iiuriilo velvet fivo and oiu' lialf inclic.-i wiile, witli cms'iKl ciiidkH iliref iuciics in 1« n'^'tli <'iiilircii(lcrfil on till' liaek of cHcli I'litf, ^'ilt liiMiil onc-oi^'lith of an inch wiile ainuml theedj^cs; the cnlfs tn lie eitlicr ((inni'cl-t'il witli the L'lnve i>v detai^hed. 5. /i(lt The lielt tn 1)0 of |inr|i!e M'lvet, ouo and tiiiei -iinartor inclics wide, vith two s(ii|,es of '^dlt lace oni-(iu.ii't<'r of an indi wi ii in eipial I'.i •tai.ces fiom the ed^'os of the l>clt, two short metal liidi chains BUrtiicndi;d from Hiidin;,' utrai s oil licit, with hook for fatiLfue ea|). (!, Sir.inl 'i'he -Word to lie Ill'i iiuli'rt in Icii^'tli, Maelc u'rip. three linl-- (to<,-- Itar and tent on heail of hilt, of y'dlow metal; the soaliliard to he of yellow metal oMilMmned or en^-ravod witli apiiroiiiiiite pmiilemf< with tt„dit liar pins from the left breast and e(iuilateral trian;,'leon left arm with end)k'm of rank enibroiderod in the '•,. litre. lli. Tiie uniform of the elective officers a»id jiast elective offioerH of a (iiaiul Encampment, shall be that prescribed for its nuMubers, except that of the three nluiiies to be worn oii the chaiieau, one siiall be jiurple, one black .anil one yel- low -the latter to be Worn in tli(" centre the j.'ilt fiiii','rdor pohit.^ tn l>rother Hid'-rely a.s that ma!i. The best history he can write will be tiie history most acceptable to the Odd FeUows of America. To divivde the responsibility or the iionor of the work witli the liistorio^rapherH of tlie original jnri.-dictioiis just named, will not conduce to accuracy and will certainly tend to weakness. One man, with the best light he can obtain, must do the work, or it will be disjointed and unsatis- factory. Your committee, therefore, are constrained to insist that Brother Ridi,'ely continue the historioj,'raplier of this ( Irand Lodp,'(\ and that ho do, in tlie comini,' year, all that his health will ])ermit tow.ard conqiletin^' the history of the tii-st decade of the (Jnler in America. Let him hu.sliaiid his resources. If he (lannot Unish the work during the y«ar, let him do a little, and so continue from year to year until his labors be crowned with success. It is an over|(Owering necessity that he alone imdertake to write this liistory. If, in the couree of a year or two, his physical strength be found unet . 1 . "* ■■'■*/: !•■■■•■ . i;.'. rv, 11, . •''t ■ 'f *-: .-•I'J' ;VV. ■, '.V "''if. 38 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS Ilesolved, That Brother Jamea L. Ridgely, the present historiographer, of this (irand Lodge, be earnestly requested to retain tl-at j>osition, »iid to write, as soon aa his health permits, the history of the first decade of the Order in America. NEXT MEETING. The next Annual Session of tlie Grand Lodge of the U. S;, was ordered to be held at Indianapolis, State of Indiana. PENALTY TO BE IMPOSEI) ON MEMBERS WHO OBTAIN AID FROM LOUGES OR ENCAMP- MENTS AND FAIL TO KETfRN THE MONIV BORROWED. Your committee to whom was referred the resolutions of Rej)resentative Lindsley, at the last session of this Grand Body, (found on page 5962, G. L. Journal, 1873,) have carefully considered the same, and submit the following for your adoption : Jtcsi'lred, 'Uiat a member of the Order in good standing, evidenced by holding an unexi)ired visiting card, issued in conformity to the laws of the Order by hi« Lodge or Encampment, and having the A. T. P. W., being in distress, or pre- tending so to be, and needing money, ami wlio 'having askea for and received from a Lodge or Encampment, or a member thereof, a sum of money, under the assurance or i>ronnso that he will return or repay the same within a given time, or so soon as he returns home, but who shall neglect so to do after a reasonable time thereafter, without a satisfactory excuse being rendered, shall be deemed itiuilty of conduct unbecoming an Odd Feilow, and due notice of such facts having been officially comnninicated to his liodge by the Lodge or Encampment so loaning him the money, it shall be tho duty of his Lodge to notify him of such indebtetlness or loan, and to demand payment thereof, and if he then refuses or neglects to pay the same, his Ijodge shall prefer charges ivgainst him, try him, and if found guilty, and without sufficiently mitigating circumstances, to expel him from the Order — if there be such mitigating circum- stances, then to impose snch ])enalty as the Lodge may deem best. Hi'gohrd, That the respective State (irand J^odges cause the foregoing reso- lution to be embodied in their proceeduiga, and the attention of the Subordinate liodges and Encampments esi)ecially called to it . CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS. Action wa3 liad ui)on the three amendment^^ ])roi)osed at the i)reviou3 session, the decision being in the negative in each instance. The vote on tlie mergement of the two branches of the Order, upon a call of the yeas and nays, was em- phatic and decisive. Yeas 4, Nays 122. The question of "Mergement" is evidently settled. TROrOBED AMENDMENTS TO TH« CONSTITUTION, TO BE ACTED UPON AT THE NEXT RE.SSION Amend Article IV of the Contitution by striking out the whole of Section ',i, and inserting in lieu thereof the foil jwing, to wit : Sections. — In case of the death, resignation or removal from office of the M- W. Grand Sire, cr in case he should absent himself for six months or upwards beyond the limits of the United States and the British North American possessions, or in case of his inability, from jihysical causes, to dis- <;harge the duties of his office, the II. W. Deputy Grand Sire shall act in his jjlace, and shall have and enjoy all the powers and privileges, and exercise the duties of said office imtil the next communication of this Grand Lodge. In case of the death, resignation, removal, absence or inability of both, the M. \V. ( rrand Sire and the R. \V, Dei)uty Grand Sire, all said duties and powers shall be exercised by the Junior Past (rrnnd Sire competent to fill said office ; and at tlie first communication thereafter, the Grand Lodge shall proceed to elect and install a AL \V. Grand Sire for the unexpired term, and to fill any vacancy that may be occas^ioned thereby ; jjrovided, however, that a mere temporary or transient visit beyond said limits, not exceeding the aforesaid period of time, sliall not be so constructed as to work a forfeiture of the office. Amend Art. I, Sec. I, by striking out the entire section and substituting the following : 8i'.'s,V.'-.."'.; OF GRAND LODGE. 39 ction 3, of the liths or North tlis- i in hirt lije the |e. In VI. W. shall ftnd at t and ' that |iry or time, Itf the Art; I, Sec. T. Thia Lodge sliall be known by the name, style and title of Tlie (irand liodgo of Universal Sovereignty of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (American.) Amend Article I, Sec. i, by striking out the works, "Of th« United States," so that it may read : Article I, Sec. r This Lodge shall be known by the name, style and title of the Supreme (irand I^odge of American Odd Fellowship. Amend [Article I, Sec i, by striking out the words, "(irand Lodge of the United States of the Independent Order of," so that it Bhall read as follow.** : Article I, Sec, i. Tliis Lodge shall be known by the name, stjde and title of the Supreme Lodge of American Odd Fellowship. NEW FUNERAL CEKEMONY. T/ie following was adopted, and will be printed in the cew edition of the Form Book : FUNBRAI- CEREMOMY. [The Order of Prooession, and regalia to be worn, the same as prescril)ed in the Book of Forms.] The coffin having arrived at or been deposited in the grave, and such reliu;i()UB services prtforiucd as tiie friends of the lieceased may have desired, the ^Mible Grand shall take position at the head of the grave, with tlie Chaiilain on hi.s right hand. Silently and uncovered, the bretliren, joining hands with each other, shall form in one or more circles around the grave, as near as may be, holding the hat in the left hand, and the ceremony shall proceed as follow.-* : NOBLE GUAKD. Brethren of (he Independent Order of Odd Fellows : We are assembled to jjcrform the last oflice which the living can ronder to the dead. Be attentive, therefore to the in.struction now to be imparteil. CHAPLAIN. Mt Brethren— a solemn occa.'^iim lirings us here to-day ; and, as the coffin and the grave bo forcibly 8i)eak to us of our mortality, may we not ask with the Fsalmipt, "Lord, what is man that Thou »rt mindful of him, and the son of man, that Thou visit*th him?" From the Sacred Scriptures comes the re- sponse, "Man that is born of women is of few days, and full of trouble. He cometh forth (like a flower, .and is cut down ; he fleeth also as a sliadow, and continueth not," "We bring our years to an end, a,s it were a tale that is told. The dust shall return to the earth as it was, and the spirit shall return unto God, who gave it." In obedience to the Divine will, our Brother has been removed from earth and its associations. But, though he be dead, shall h» not live again ] Yea, verily! for it is said in Holv Writ, "Though I walk through tlie valley and tlie shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me ; ''hy rod and Thy staff comfort me. My flesh, also, shall rest in hoj)e, for Thou will not leave my soul in the grave. Thus, though we now deposit in the earth the mortal remains of our beloved Brother, we have an assurance of meeting ag.ain, at tlie coming of that day, to which Hope looks forward with ardent joy, when the tears and woes of this life ■hall be iubmerged in the healing tide that flows from the eternal fountain of Diviae Peace and Love. Our help is in the name of the Lord, and though He cause grief, yet will He have compassion according to the multitude of His mercies. Take heed, then, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in dei)arting from the living God. Let the wicJced forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him. and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. In His presence is fullness of joj ; at His right hand are pleasures for evermore. *• 'l^.. '"'m : *') I , . (.1 ■■::*• \, J .<■ t ■ I'' *• ■> • * ; % t 'l ! 1 »■ J, 4 r^ ^ ^ .! H ,.' jl, iV... V '■ 1* ' i' «" r '"•1; i x'l' S; '.!■ ■<»' '■■.i; IB.' ■^'l' ■.- i-. fi^ ..y~i!'- 1 ■■•'; .:V; r r*!« Br ..,., ^ 1 40 JOURNAL OF rROCEEDINGS NOBLE GRAND. [Casting a sprig of evergreen intD tlie grave.] As Odd Fellows, we depo.si tliiif (7V)v/;'tr)( ill tlie '.riavo of our ileceiised lU'othor, mm ii token t!i:it, while we bnry liis frailties with his body, liis virtues siiall dwell greenly in our mcmovics. [Tlie lirotaers will now (U'iios-:it their evergreens ; after whieh either of the following hymns may be «ung.] HYMN I. CM. Few are thy days, and full of woe, , O man, of women Ijorn : Thy doom is written. "Dust thou art, To dust thou shalt return." ])ehol)k upon us in mercy, while we wee[) with thone that weep, (ri-ant that we who survive m.iy [>iit our trust in Thee, and do those things wliicli are pleasing in Thy siglit. O merciful (4od, we recommend to Tliy un- failing ],'ooiluess those whom it liatli pleased Tliee to aild to tlie number of the 1 orrowing. l\enieniber them in mercy, and s.-tnctify Thy fatherly correction to them. (!ive tliem i)atienee under their aiHietion and resignation to Thy will OF GRAND LODGE. 41 P.o tliOii tl:eir strength and s'.iiolil, ami relieve tlici;! rcoovdii!,'^ to tlifir iieods. EU'ss (Uir licluved Order liere and evtn'ywcn;. May ]'^riei;d.-;liij> and Love aliidc with us, wliilo 'riiy Spirit ]t'a.ds us in t\w way ot Truth. Muiutriin jienc.^ iwd jirospi-rity within uur lionlora ; shield us froiu tlii> ;li;vfts of ciiniity, .ami ni.'d;^' v.s dv\ell iti unity, faithful in iiriiicii'lo and faitliful in ,l,'(>o:1 works. And untd 'riiy Holy Name ho ascriheil th'- lioiior nud flory for (.'vt-r. The Jjord bless you and kt'eji you; tlic J^ord ni^ke His fari' to shine n].oii y(ru aud bo gracious unto you ; tl;<- Lord lift n|) His Fatherly countenance ujhiu you, and give you ittiaoo now aud evermore. A^'tm. (The Lfrave liaviiu,' i)een rilled up, or closed, the hrethren shall sileutly rei'orni in procession, according,' to the order ohverved in couiii;!,' to the jilace of iutpi- iiici'.t, and shall return in such order to the Lod^je-rooin, wliere the N. (I., .-ifter the ordinaiy l)u;-ineas is tranfiactei;e th trausai ted ivs may he necessary, wliicii h w:tlu h '.I'cli nttier bu^l!;^,^R one, t!ic »so >bK' I ; ihall con, ineu'-e the services of tiie day as t'oUovs, v; :, : jNoTh: tliat it t!ie lue^'tint,' be a public; oik', the above direction is to bt; dis- pensed witli, and the X. (J. havin;^- callerl the mci'tin-r to order, n'lad say :| X. (J.— 'I'lr! ^\'orthy ( 'Iiaplain will invoke tiie l)lessin:,' of (Joii u]<.-\n this ineetin;,'. IMtAVKK nv THE CHAI'I-AIM. Almi;,'hty aiiil cvcrMvinj,' (iod, from wliom conieth every '.'ond and pi^f.i't giFt. and witliout whom nochiiig can prosper, we invoke Thy bles^iii;.;- upon us as we are here .vsf.emiiled. l)ire(;t us in all our doing's wiili 'I'hy most yracioiis favor, and let the Words of our iiioutihs and the meditations of our lu-art^ while we wait before Theo, be acceptable in Thy sii^dit, O Lord, our strengtli and our Redeemer. Anivn. N. (I. — Vice (-Irand, for what intent hiis this convH'.i'Jon of brethren beesi !i''-finbled V \'. (t. — In obedience to the proclamation of the Most V.'orthy (Irand Si)-e, in order that w-^ may render, as i* juslly du'', devout tliaid<-:'.,-:vii!(j to the beiieh- •jcnt and Alnd;,dity l'o\ii'r, wiio Ims preserved (jur li\cs and i^rotecte'l ;;nd pi-os- pered oiu" beloved ( )rder. X. ( I. --Tiie Secri'tary will read f'.e ]iro;']am'iti >n of t!ie most Worthy timid Sire. I Here the proclamation of the M. W. < Iraud Sire, and, if there be ouo, of tlie M. W. (\tx.-m\ .Master, shall be r.'a.l liy the S. cretary. | N. 0. Vice (irand, wlu-n :r.)d whore had Auiarioau Odd l'\^l!)w hip ibs be,'inning? V. (\.- Tn the city of r>,df.iu)oio, on i\\r memnr.iMe day of wliicii tlds is the anniversary, .•V|)ril liti, .Vuuo Domini IHI',1. X. (i.- \\'ho were its founders and lirst advi ('atcs? \'. a. 'Thoman Wi!de>", ibihn W'olcli, tlohu Hmic.vn, Jolin ('lu'atheni an.! Kinliard Rush worth. N. (i. -What Were their objects .and ]iurpnses? Y. (i. --Tho-,0 proin'dgated in all our character i, \ Iz : "For tlii; aid and pro tcction of brothers when in sicknesi and on travel, and for too |)urpo.therhood. N. Lt. — Is it intended either to supersede or to supplement creeds, beliefs, or ordinances, in matters of religion '! V. G.— By no means. No intelligent individual can by any iiossibility so construe it. It assumes no ])rerogatise of the spiritual. Its members are free and untramnieled in all tliat lies between their God and themselves. It inter- feres with no •bit}'' which they, of conscience, owe to God, their country, tlieir families, or tliemselves. It is a minister only to man's temiioral needs. It j,eek8 but— To meliorate the sorrows of mankind, Ilelieve tlie poor, the sick, the maim, the blindj; liift up the drooping lieart ; the widow cheer Anil wii)e away the helpless or|)han'8 tear, To form of men one wide-spread brotlierhood Linked only in the bonds of doing good. N. G. — Has the Order been true to its assumed mission, and have its labors been crowned witli success? V. G. —Its work has lieen achieved with manifest inij>erfection but with imi- form faithfulness. It has increased in membership until the little band has beome a vast army. Millions have been expended in its ministrations, and it< accumulattHl millions yet remain for the carrying on of the well-begun work. Man has been drawn closer to liis brother-man; sorrow untold has been alle. viated in the past, and it is gathering strength for its work in the years to come It has increased in excellence as it lias grown in a^e. (iloriously has it pros" pered, and its labors have been crowned with most abundant success. N. G. — Then, my Brethren, it is meet, and right, and our boundenduty that we sliould at all times, and especially on tliis day, so aus[)icious in the annals of our Order, come before tlie Gre.at (xod, in whoinwetrust, with heartfelt thanks- giving for the i)rosperity He has vouclisafed, and for the good He has enabled us to do, and, with hearty acknowledgement of His hand in all our success, our progress and improvetuent, to rejoice before Him, and ascribe to Him all the honor and glory. Let na sing His praises ; let us thank Him for the past; let us implore the continuance of His protecting care, [Either of tlie following hymns may be sung :] THANKSGIVING HYMN. Tune,— "Coronation." All glorious, mighty Lord, to Thee Our grateful song we raise ; Blest source of our prospei'it^, Tliy giiardian oare we praise. ^ Our ( )rdcr, once a little Ijand, In weakness and in fear Besought the guidance of Thy hand, Its thorny path to cheer. The few, through Tiiy preserving care, Are now a mighty host ; And Thou, who hearkened to our prayer, Shalt be our constant boast. OF GRAND LODGE. 43 the (irand iler; "We (lead, and r party or ove i>arty, ly unite in beliefs, or ssibility so era are free It iiiter- ntry, their needs. It e its labors t with uni- band bus tioiis, and jiin work, been alle. s to come as it pros' duty that annals of kit thanks- [is enabled Iccess, our lim all the past; let Oft. 'mid despondency and tears. Our weary feet have },'one ; But Thou throu^fh loni,', eventful years, Hast safely led us on. Tlien joyfully our hjonns of praise In gratitude we frame ; Our hallelujahs liii,'h we raise To Thy Almiirlity name. ANNIVERHAKY HYMN. Tune,— «'0W Tlundrcd." Father of Love ! whose tender care Ha-^t kept us throuj,di another year ; With tuneful voices now we raiso Our hearts to Tliee in grateful praise. For mercies i)ast, for joys to come, For health, and happiness, iind lioTiie, For Friendship jiure, for Love and Trutli, That crown our age and cheer our youth- • Accejit our thanks, our labors bless, And to our etiforts grant success. And to tliine lionor we will raise Unceasing liyinns iif [jrayer and i)raise. N. a. -'I'he Chaplain will lead us in thansgiving and i)raj-or. PRAYEU. O ! Tliou, who rulest in the armies of Heaven and doest Thy will amongst the inhabitants of tlie earth ; Thou, the Lord (Jod, infinite in all Tiiy piM'fections, glorious in Thy holiness, wonderful in all Thy works; we acknowledge Thee, as Thou hivst revealed Thyself, as the source of life and of evtry blessing, aiul we come before Tliee with our offering of praise and thanksgiving for tiie goodness and mercy with wliich Thuu has crownioil our days. Wv roi.'ognizc Thy wonder-working arm in tlie jirosperity our Order has achii'ved, and wo would, in gratitude, recall to mind tin- blessings Thou liast vouchsafed to us. Whoso liand but Thine has led us ? Whose power but Thine ha-i stistaiued us? Whoso eye but Thine has watclied over us ? Thou, and Thou only, hast borne with our sins and im])erfectiins. Thou, and 'I'liou only, hast shaped our ends and directed our steps, and liast made our once feeble few to l)e as a nation in numbers, and potent for good. l''or what we are aniifal(>ii tlian ouT•^^ : It iMiints to lii^fliei- destiny 'J'liaii crowns the strife of mortal lunvers, It» ficlil of wliite, its border liri.i,'lit, ]t« liii!:s denotin;,' Union's mii-'lit, It wavt^, an ai^'el's win:,', almve, Proclainiing Friendshii), Truth and Love. riioRfs. ItsficM of wliito, its border bri-flit, etc. Wave, JJanner of tlie triple tie, \n traiKinil ^'l<'?-y o'er the land : Nil dis)iial or <'ii-i:inu'niMed dye Sliall niar the fold.s that here expand, Tt e'er sli;ill sliarc tlic; Brotlier's in'uyer, llie Orjilian's rtxnie from despair ; •A benison each v/ave shall flin^r. And many a widowed Iieart shall sin^. May t)]essinf f4 ever on it res;t, • Vv'hile heraldiiiu' o;ir Order'.s fame ; In every nifition manifest The jirineiples of gond we claim. Whoise beaniinL,' ray slirdl round it play Till merifei-! in the ni^cht our day, .'Vnd other i,'eneratio)is jirixe The fia^; tliat greets our failiii;^ eyes. CHOUUS. linNEDICTrCV r.V TilK CIIAI'LAIN' Now, mito liiui, -wlio is able to kee|) yon from [falling, and to present you faultless liefore tiie iirescnce of His t,dory with exeeeding joy, I commend you and the whole family of man ; and to Him tlie (inly wise (iod, our Haviour, be gloiy and majesty, ilominion and ])ower, now and forever. Amen, Grand or Subordinate Lod;,'es, or members of the Order, or others, are not permitted to i>ublis]i the forei^'oing forms, or any other forms or articles furn- islied by the < !rand Lod^fe of tlie [Jnited States. The following reports on that subject were adojited : The fJonnnittoo on Finance Jiave liad their .attentio)i called to the fact that the (irand Tjodge of Ontario liaa pul)lished a Digest of the Lawa of our Order in that j.U'isdiction, to wliich they liave ajipcTided various forms contained in the Di^'est of this (irand Lodge, sucli as "Public Inatallation," "Laying Corner Stones of Public Edifices," "Laying Corner Stones of Odd Fellow's Halls," "Dedication of Halls and Ilooms," etc. The Digest is copyrighted I)y, and is the exclusive projterty of, this Grand Lodge, the sale of wliich is one of the sources of revenue of tliis Grand Body. It ]inblisli(\s it for the iise of (Jrand and Subordinate Encam(>iucnt3 and liodges imder itH jurisdiction, and such right undoutitedlj' vests solely in this Grand Lodge ; ani«tant ; and tlie M. ^^'. Grand Sire nr.minated the following (irand Oiiicerri : K. W. (.'rand rhai^ain Kev. J. W. Veni'.Me, of Kentucky. 1!. W. (irand Marslud -John 'J'. Tompkins, of Alaliama. K, ^V. Grand (iuardian--Wm. H. Foullc, of Delaware. 1\. W. (irand Messenj,'cr— Joiin W. Hudson, of Wisconsin. The nominations liavin;,' been unanimously confirmed l>v the Grand Lodj,'e, the nominees were char^red l)y the M. W. (jlr:'.nd Sire, and conducted to tlieir resj)ective seats. Tlie Grand Sire addressed the Grand Lodge as follows : EKi'ur:.sKNTATiVK.s : -You have called me by your unanimous voice to fill this the hi^diest o{fi«e within yf)ur ^dft, and fully appreciating Ihe couifiliment, 1 enter ujpon the dischar^'e of the duties incumbent upon me with much distrust in my own al>ility to fully meet your expectations. I am fully aware you have not thus bestowed this munerited honor upon me as a mere compliment. I shall, therefore, brinjj to the discharge of these hi^di and delicate duties my best mental and physical ener,!,'ie:;. Tliis J^ody deservedly enjoys the confidence and esteem of its* constituency —bein^' the legislative and judicial head of the Order. It is al*n the centre, in whieii is fostered, and from which flows, the pure senti ments of benevolence and trutli. The influence this ]iody exerts over its* ■ubordinates — the confidence and esteem in which it is held by them, far excels that of any other le.,'islati ve or judici.'il ori,'anization. These con.siderations sliould im])r»s8 upon us the in;portance of the faithful disch.ar;,'e of all_ our duties. When I consider the ma;,'nitude of this work— the exalted tirinci|)les it is intended to establish and per])etuate, 1 am ])rofoundly imjjressed with the responsibility which rests upon all who ai-e eni.'ai,'ed therein. I h»ve no line of policy to announce at the connnencement of my term of office ; I have but one chart to guide me — the Constitution and your laws ; but one purpose in view- to uphold and advance the j^'reat i>rinciples of our Order. To you, Kepresenta- tives, who are charj,'ed with the sovereign, judicial and legislative powers of this Order, and to these, my brother officers, I shall at all times look for friendly aid, counsel and advice. Wisliing you and each of you a safe return to home, family and friends, a long and prosperous future, and returning to you my heartfelt tlianks for this mark of your contumed confidence, 1 now enter upon the discharge of the duties of this exalted position. The K. W. G. Lodge theu adjourned sine die In thus laying before you to the best of my humble and limited ability, the interesting, and to the last degree important i)roceedings and deliberations of the high assemblage wliich I had the honor of attending as your representative. ! i P'i iH'l-!; ?■.■"•■.■ iSi^V ;''''■')■'■ ♦'■ f ,;■■ v..; r. * if'-' ,' 46 JOURNAL OF PEOCEEDINGS I have endeavored to present for your notice and consideration, all matters tending, in my estimation, towards a clear and lucid understanding on your part, of the momentiouB questions adjudicated and legislated upon by that honorable body, the K. W. Grand Lodge of the U. S, Trusting that I have been enabled to fulfill the important tnist committed to my keeping, as your representative, in a manner compatable with your ex- pectations. I remain, Fraternally yours, E. RADFORD BARNES, Grand Representative. The report was on motion, received and ordered to be spread upon the minutes. On motion of Repre?entative Dimock, seconded by Kep- resentative Mills, it was resolved to suspend sections 17 and 20, of the Kules of Order. Representative Eichards moved that the election of Officers be the order of business for Wednesday, at 8 o'clock, P.M. Representative Graham moved in admendment, that it be the order of business lor 8 o'clock this P. M. On the amendment beins:; Dut it was lost. The oriQ;inal motion was also lost by a vote of 16 to 12. On motion Lodge adjourned to meet at 2.30, P. M. AFTERNOON SESSION. The Grand Lodge re-assembled at 2.30. An appeal against the action of Widows' Hope Lodge, made by P. J. Chisholm was presented and referred to the Committee en Appeals. A protest from certain members of St. Lawrence Lodge was read and ordered to lie on the table. ■ OF GRAND LODGE. 47 The Grand Secretary laid on the table the returns from the different Lodges in the jurisdiction, which, on motion were referred to the Committee on Returns. The Committee to whom was referred the report of the M, W. Grand Master submitted their report, destribuiing the subjects among the Committees on the State of the Order, on Petitions, and to a Special Committee, whose duty it shall be to prepare a Constitution for Degree Lod,:.: •', ■•'6'- ■* ' ,:■} « 'iV''.'- • i^ . ■ .1 vfij i?i*i '.It ■ On motion Grand Lodge adjourned to meet at 7.30 P. M., Wednesday evening. Wei.-nesday, August IItii, 1875, ) St. Lawrence Lodge Ttoom. j Lodge opened at 8.15, P. M., Past Grand Master Taylor presiding. Minutes of Tuesday's sessions read and approved. The Grand Secretary presented credentials o! several Picpresentatives. The Committee on Credentials reported as follows: Tlio Committee on Credentials beg to submit the foll<)\vinff iulditionnl report : Th»'y have examined tlio Credcutiula of the followinj; namud Brothers, and find them correct: J-Jasfcrn Star Ludf/e, No. -. — Brotlior .Tanius Yorston. J'ullor I.whie, No. ;").— Gutlirie ih^Kelvie. IVidoic's llope Lo(l(/e, No. 7. — Simon rriLscr and .lohu U. rislur. Kespectfidly fulnnitted, JOHN IJICIIAIIDS.I .lOilX A. FUIJJ.K, I Committee »ro)!ew, JOHN CARK, J The report was adopted and the Grand Lodge Degree conferred on Representative McKelvie, who was duly intro- duced by the Grand Warden. Representative Richards moved the following resolution which was unanimously adopted : Hcolved, Tliftt the thanks of tliis R. W. Grand Lodge i-o teiKlered to the OlHcers and Members of St. Luwieuce Lodge, No. 8, fortlieir kind and hospitable entertainment. Further Resolved, That the hearty tlianks of this Lodpe be returned for the universal kindness extended since tlie 0}>enin;^ of this Lodi,'e, and for the use of their hall for the meetini,'s ; and that the 1?. W. Grand Secretary communicate the same to St. I^awrence JAxlge iindor the Seal of this Grand Lodge. OF GRAND LODGE. 49 ution First section read and adopted. Section second read and approved. Beport adopted as a whole. Representative Robertson tabled t e following notice loil for iitl for :rotary Grand I hereby give notice, that at the next annual session of this Grand Lodge I will move for the repeal of Section 2 of the standing resolutions relating to Subordinate Lodges requiring bonds from Offlcera having charge of the funds of Subordinate Lodges. M >fi'»). intro- Ilepresentativo Richards moved the following resolution which was seconded by Representative Emerson : V/hcrens it is desirablo lliat the business of tins Grand Lodge should at kII times be cuiiiplctod -svitli the least i)OMi _. ^^*t ■ . ■ ■I V'.'- i^nr-- '<: 1 52 ■ JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS sentatives, duly entitled, be ton cents per mile, and that $2 per diem be paid members, said arrangement to take effect on and after next Annual Communication. Representative Murdoch moved that the resolution lie on the table, which being put to the Lodge was lost. Representative Frafer moved in amendment, that mileage be fixed at six cents 'per mile, and the ^^cr diem be $2, to take efiect next vear. On motion of Representative Willis, the resolution was laid on the table until the report of the Finance Committee should be received. Representative Robertson moved, seconded by represen- tative Graham, that the Lodge proceed to the election of officers — Carried The Grand Master appointed Representatives Richards and Hamilton as scrutineers of the votes for Grand Officers. Representative Murdoch nominated Representative Rob- ert Hockin for Grand Master. Representative Keith nominated Rep. W. W. Stumbles. The ballot being taken, was announced as follows : Whole number of ballots cast..-. 43 Necessary to a choice 22 For Representative Hockin there appeared 32 For Representative Stumbles " ** 11 Majority for Hockin 21 Representative Hockin having received a majority was declared duly elected Grand Master. Rob- les. was OF GRAND LODGE, 63 _^ Representative Emerson nominated Representative Gil- bert Murdoch for Deputy Grand Master. Representative Leadloy nominated Representative Irving. The ballot being taken was announced as follows : Number of ballots cast 41 Necessary to a choice 21 For Representative Murdoch there appeared.... 29 '» " Irving " " ,...12 Majority for Representative Murdoch 17 Representative Murdoch having received a majority, was declared duly elected Deputy Grand Master. For Grand Warden. — Representative "W". Williams, was nominated and unanimously elected, — the Worthy Grand Marshall casting the vote of the Lodge. Representative Robertson nominated Representative W. Kilby Dimock for Grand Secretary, and by vote the nomin- ations were closed. On motion of Representative Richards, the election of Grand Secretary was postponed until the report of the Finance Committee was received. For Grand Representative. — Representative W. Kilby Dimock was nominated by Representative Richards, and unaminously elected, — the Grand Marshall casting the vote of the Lodge. Representatives H. A. Taylor, John Richards and R, Radford Barnes, were unanimously elected Trustees, — the Marshall casting the vote of the Lodge. 54 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS 'v;^r; On motion the Lodge adjourned at 12.30 a. m., to meet at i0.30 a. m. Charlottetown August 12, 1875, ) St. Lawrence Lodge Room, j The Grand Lodge opened in due form, Grand Master Robertson in the chair. Representatives T, Robertson, Hamilton and Willis were appointed to fill vacancies pro tern. The minutes of proceeding day were read, and with slight amendments sustained. The Committee on the State of the Order submitted the following report, which was on motion taken up section by section : lUt To the liight Worthj/ Grand Matter, Officers and Representatives, of the Grand I^odge of the Lower Provinces of B. If. A. The Committeft on the State of the Order beg leave to submit the follo- winfj report : l8t. — Regarding the visits of the Right Wortl\y Grand Master, your Committee have great satisfr.ction in reporting to the R. W. Grand Lodge that this Officer has been assiduous in the performance of his duties, having visited every Lodge in the jurisdiction during his term of office, which must have been at a great sacrifice of his time ; and your Commit- tee trust tJiat the example thus set, may be fully carried ont by future Grand Masters. 2nd. — Your Committee learn •with pleasure that the state of the Order a^ reported by the R W. Grand Mn8t»»r, is in a most healthy condition ; all the Lodges with the exception of Widow's Hope being in a very satis- factory state. 3rd.— Your Committee have examined the reports of the District Deputy Grand Musters, and it is exceedingly gratifying to learn that these officers have given thoir best attention to their several duties. Reference is made in tlie report of D. 1). Grand Master Richards, to an invitation extended by Victoria Lodge, No. 13, for the Grand Lodge to hold its next session in the City of Fredjricton, which they would refer to the favorable consider- ation of tills Grand Lidge. The Committee regret to learn that family afflictions have prevented a report from D.D. Grand Master James Geldert; but s lid report Jms been promised, and will appear in the published pro- ceedings. 4th.— Your r'ammittee have given their careful consideration to the numerical strongt!i of the Order, but as the subject is treated in a very able manner i)y the R. W. G. Secretary, it would be superfluous in them to meet ..1 jm. Master ilia were ;h slight tted the ctioa by ives,qfthe he follo- find that tlie Books and Accniints have been kiipt in a aatisfuctory nuinner, and filiow clearly tlie .several sources of Ki'venut' and Expenditure for the fiscal year. ■2il — Tlie Revenue for the i)ast yojir has been $1,108.52, and the E\'])pn- ditiire 99ri2,42, leavinfifa casli balance in iiands of K. \\\ Grand Secretary — Treasiu'er (iiicludiufj; a balance of sr>r)(),(J5,on band from i)ievious yenr) of $79C).liJ. The several items of Receipts and Expenditures would be as follows : Receipts, Cash balance July 1474 550.0.'* " Charter Fees '270.(10 " Sui)plles 105.02 •* Ter Capita 762.G0 1I03..'j2 1748.57 " Error in account jD.co Total 1758.57 I'i.xpemliture. CishpRr MiUvxffe and per Diem,— 1871 257.00 Travellint; Exp -nses,— 1874-5 20.").!.". Printiii?rctary, — the Grand Muster having failed to place before us his correspondence. We find the followinjj letters to be of importance, and reiiuiring the serious consideration of this Grand Body. No. 1. -Beinj:j a coniniunieatiou from Bro. James L Ridgley, G. S„ G- li. U. S., dated 22d Auijust, 1871, sup;etent IJrother by tiie G. ^Master, for the purpose of writing the annals of the Older in tlie L. P., B. N. A. Your committee reconimennding, that all tit and i>roper encouragement by this Grand Body, be given to the enterprise, the object, in ourustimatioa, being th )rouglily worthy tiie encouragement of this 11. W. Grand Body. No. 3.— Being a communication from Messrs. J. Hale, Powers $c Co.» C ncinniiti, dated January 2-, 187."); asking for copy of G. L. proceedings 1874. In reference to this communication, your conmiittee, though seeing nothing wrong in forwarding the copy of jiroceedings asked for, in con- sideration of this firm endeavoring t» obtain the patronage of the Order, for their individual tiggrandizement, without any commensurate benefit arisng therefrom to the Order : — Recommend that no encouragement in any way, be given by this R. W* (irand Body. OF GRAND LODGE, 59 No. 4. — Beinp; a communication from Bro. Jamo« L. Ridglcy, dated July 3, 1875 ; in reference t ) tliis G. Body beinjj entitled to un additional Grand Representative, and askinjx, tliat the Representative's certificate, an, 3J^r--'.t^ I hoff to give notice, that at tlie next Aniuiiil .Session of tlie M. Worthy Gmnd Lo(lj:;e, I shall move tlio following amendiiiout to llie ConstitutioU; To amend See. I, of Article .3, to read as follows : Of Offleors.— Section I. The Elective OfllceiM of the Grand Loil^'"' shall bo : Ist. — Most Worthy Grand Master. 2d.— Ri;j;ht Worthy Deputy Grand Master. 3d.— R. W. Grand Wanien. 4th.— R. W. Grand Secretary. .•ith. — R. W. Grand Treasurer. «)th.— R. W. Grand Representatives to the G. L. U. S. Representative Richards submitted the following : Resolved, That all sums iu tlie hands of the R. W. Gr.md Secretiiry ex- ceodinfj; S">0, after ])!iyuient of (uirrent claims a}jfain'«t tliis Gr.iml Body, be transferieil to the trustees of this Gr.ind Lodge, to l»e by them mvested in some I'rovincial or Local Bonds or Debentures, for tlie benefit and on account of this M. W. Grand Lodge of the Lower I'rovinces of B. N. A. And further Resolved, Tliat in inventory of all stock and material on hand be immediately made and handed to the Chairman of Trustees. On motion of Representative Murdoch, the resolution was ordered to lie on the table. Representative Robertson moved that this Lodge present to Past Grand Master Taylor, a Past Master's Regalia, as a mark of respect for the efficient manner in which he per- formed his duties while occupying the chair. The motion was unanimously adopted. On motion of Representative Richards, it was resolved that a memorial page, in memory of the late Bro. J. D. Nash, be inserted in the Journals, and that Representative H. A. Taylor be requested to prepare such page, Representative Willis moved that the discussion in re- lation to mileage and^er diem^ be taken up — Carried. The amendment, moved by Representative Fraser, to make the milage 6 cents, and the per diem $2, was put to OF GEAND LODGE. re- the Lodge and carried by a vote of 23 to 13. nays were callex . Rohcrtsou, St. Jo! in, Pioneer, 9.50 12..50 John 1*. Irving, Cliarlottetown St. Lawrence, 3 3.0l> \V. Kilby Dimock, Halifax, Mystic, ITf) 8.75 3 11.75 fl. K. Barnes, tit. John, Beacon, 190 9.50 3 12.50 Gilbert Munloch, do. I'ioneer, 190 9.50 3 vi.m II. B. I<]iner3ou, do. do. 190 9.50 3 12.50 John I'ringle, Pictou, Eastern Star, (51) 3.(H» 3 6.00 Thoniiis Harrison, Dartmouth, E.vcelsior, 175 8.75 3 11.75 L. M. Lend ley, do. do. 17o 8.75 3 11.75 W. A. Moore, Portland, Peerless, 190 9.50 3 12.50 \y. N. Mills, Pictou, Eastern Star, 60 3.00 3 6.00 E. Tapper, do. do. (K) 3.00 3 6.00 Thonms Johnston, Westville, Scotia, BO 4.00 3 7.00 Alex. McKav, do. do. 80 4.00 3 7.00 William Hull, Sprinrf Hill, reka, 90 4.50 3 7.50 J. R. McLeod, do. do. 90 4.00 3 7.50 Robert Willis, Stellarton, Fuller, m 4.00 3 7.00 Anthony McCabe, do. do. 80 4.00 3 7.00 64 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINaS Name. Residence. Lodge. Miles. 7r. Amount D»y« 3 Total. T. RobertBon, Halifax, Mystic, 8.75 11.75 K. J. Matheson, do. do. 175 8.75 ^ 11.75 John E. Hnghen, St. John, Pioneer, UM) 9.50 3 12.50 Henry A. Taylor, Halifax, Orient, 175 8.76 3 11.76 Frank Graham, do. do 175 8.75 9, 10.76 Simon Fraser, Truro, Widow's Hope, 112 b.m o 7.00 H. VanBlarcom, Annapolis, Western Star, 302 15.10 S 18.10 P. McG. Cliiaholm New Glasgow, Xorton, 70 3,50 3 0.50 T. W. Peters, St. John, Ueactn, loo 9..50 3 12.60 John Ruhins, do. do. 10f» 9.50 8 12..50 John A. Fuller, Kentville, Evanfjeline, 245 12.25 3 15.25 John Richards, Frcdericton, Victoria, 2(10 13.00 3 16.00 C. t^. Brennan, do. do. 200 13.00 3 16.00 J. P. Nichulson, W. W. Stumbles, II. W. D. xMcKay, Charlottetown do St. Lawrence, 3 3 3 3.00 3.iX) 700 Valo Colliery. Moore, 80 4.00 Theo. L. Chappelle, Sumnierside, Prince Edward 45 2.25 S 6.26 Sylvanus Keith, do.. do. Totah 45 2.26 3 6.26 4804 243.20 106 349.20 Submitted in F. L. and T. W. KILBY DIMOCK, JOSEPH HAMILTON, HARRIS VanBLARCOM * t ;0M. 5 Committee. INSTALLATION. The Most Worthy Grand Master elect, was installed into office by Grand Master Robertson. M. W. Grand Master Hookin then installed the following elective and appointed officers : ^rmid Master, arden. •retary- Treasurer. Chaplatn. Marshal. Conductor. Guardian, Herald, GILBERT MURDOCH, F WILLIAM WILLIAMS, W. KILBY DIMOCK, It it JOHN PRINGLE, HARRIS VanBLARCOM, L. M. LEADLEY, ROBERT WILLIS _ 11 (( P. McG. CHISHOLM, .> (I The Grand Master appointed the following Depii trict Grand Mastera: — Dia- Totkl. ^— 3 11.75 3 11.76 3 12.f)0 3 11.75 2 10.75 2 T.fiO 3 18.10 3 0.50 3 12.60 S 12/>0 3 15.25 3 16.00 3 16.00 3 3.00 3 3M 3 700 3 5.25 3 6.25 06349.20 OF GRAND LODCxE. G5 K. J. Matlicson, Halifax; Williiiiu liull. ('i»lclit'sti>r and ('iiiiili(M-Ia!i I ; J. (i.e. VAW", Prince Ivhviinru Islaml : Jnlm Kioliii'ds, Fivilcrirtuii ; Oillicrt Munluli, St. Julin ; Jo-citli IMward:-. Aiiiiapulis ni»(l Kiii^;s C'ouiitie*. The Grand Mn?ter tluMi named .standing Committees ;i8 fcillows : I'i/unur. (liii)irt Miirrlocl,, K. .1. Miitlu'.-on, Frank Graham, Wiu. AViliiniiif, .lolm Trinul*'. ('rc(lcnh'(ilif.—.h):^oy\\ V]. Hiuiiiltmi, C. ii. IJri'iiiian, Tiico. CluipiK'lio. /iV/«r/(.'?. --.). I'. Irving', W. W. StunilOoiS ''''i')**. .I>'!in>tiiii. Lau^ at' ■^tihonliii'ties.—T. AV. Pt-tirs, Jolin H. Ilu^'lie,^, \V. A. .M..on'. Prti/ioiiH.- II. W. I). McKay, S. K itli, Jolm Carr. J)>l>,'(ih.—\l K. iJanics W. N. .Mil!.-, .lolm A. riill.r, E. J). St;.ir, Aiitluiuy .McCal)c. CorrfsponfloivF. — 11. A. Ta\ lor, Isjiuc A. Grunt, .lolm Kulina. S/fitroft'ie (hilor,-^. Ificlmrls, li. M. Kiucr.v.n, !J. P Fiac addeil to the Consti- tution of Subordinates in regard to benefits, at next se.-^sionof Grand Lodge. Represent:' tive Yorston submitted the following which was carried unanimously* Wherena this Grand Lodge has been for .-"onie time without ft Charter, the same having been distroycd I»y fire. Therefore resolved that th» K.W. Grand llepre.seutatives be in.structpd to procure a duplicate one, at the next session of the K. W, Grand Lodge of the U. S. 66 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINQS, .].]••..■/• » ■■■ • ',■ ■ ' .'♦ ' 'A' ', pi* ■ *j>!., , ' I ■ •' I', ' The committee on Legislation not having reported, on motion of Representative Murdoch the | alterations in Sub- ordinate Lodge Constitutions, proposed by Representative Hockin, came up for discussion. Tiie proposed alterations were rfad. On motion of Representative Dimock Sectim I, Article 3 of the constitution was amended by striking out all of the clause commencing " but if any or less than three black balls appear," and substitutinij the following: — But if tl;reo or more tppoar lie shall be rejected." On motion of Representative Mtirdoch, Sec. II, Art. 3 is struck uuL iind the following substituted; — A favorable balloting can be reconsidered at any time, provided a majority of the members present agree thereto ; but no re- consideration of an unfavorable balloting: can be had. W ''■ ' On motion, Sec. IX, Art. 7 is amended by striking out "the third Tuesday in July of each year," and substituting "each Annual Communication." Representative Taylor moved, and it is carried, that the Grand Secretary be authori/od to have oOO copies of the journals of this scGsion }niblished in pamphlet form, and forwarded to the different lodges of the jurisdiction. On motion of ReproseuLativo Hughes each member of the the Grai.d Lodge was to be furnished with a copy of the j..ro(^eedings. Representative Stumbles moved that tenders for printing the journals be asked from publishing houses in St. John, Charlotietown and Halifax. Drted, on s in Sub- sentative Article It nil of eo black -But if ^Vrt. 3 is ivorablc vided a t no re- l. ing out titutin.^ lat tho of tho i\, and of the of the in ting John, mM .or GE AND LODGE. 67 Represontative Mills moved in amendment that the pub- lishers of Fredericton and Pictou be included. The Grand Secretarv moved in amendment to the amendment that tenders be received from publishing houses in Halifax alone. The amendment to the amendment being put to tho Lodge, was carried. Representative Dimock moved; "That when the Grand Lodeg adjourns this day, this Annual Session shall stand adjourned sine die," which motion was cariied. The minutes of the Session were read and approved. The business of tho Lodge beidg concluded, prayer was offered by the Worthy Grand Chaplain, John Pringle, and the R. W. Grand Lodge adjourned af 6.30 o'block, p. m. Respectfully submitted, W. KILBY DIMOCK, Grand Secretary. f-t Ij.;: ;m W: v., If '■■■ ■ f'j ; c 1, t3 3 "3 o § c 5 ^1 ^'ir cr 2^2. •f = s S r i, £. T ^ — 7 r- 5 fr,5 ^, j: 3 ■1 .- — ■«.■ c- • • x :.'-<;:; . -1 1 j r! S H fc J; = - I ; X -J — 01 ii t5 1; vs to 4» «t -^ p^ • ►-* • • • ^ H- *- — — IC ^ -- . . . .^ . w ts -• ' fc ia »* 4- tsli C;- l->MtOC4Q0v-Vl4>^ M ■ • •" • M I- »• — ■ — ti ' I >- »- 4- D ;; — « • ii4--io • • • • is • ■ >— • N^ 'X "- Ailiiiltted by (.'Hid. Il>-iii(itatt'il. __ H.'.i rtt'il J__ Kxpallod. Willi '.r.kwn by Divitlm. No nt Weeks" IW'jietits. N(i. .f W. F:i- iiilHoH reli<'vcil 11 1-> IC Ci to i; C5 v: ;: CT ■»: T — -t -1 in 4» — « tl -1 VI 4» 4» -1 ;; ?•. Tr — . X - 1 "i VI 'C *- — Ci c — o I i 10 -t O 1 : to — w Vi S i; - ' X it oi>ic t; »• liii U 4- t: t'l ►- — jT k- ►- — — r.ist riiiiMiiH. S8 \i- (.z ti: : S: Sg S|: X X o -1 ia 55 ra -1 re *. J • vt u -i Lo -i c hs iu o c tt e> -1 <3 is w c- 'J ■»• ic oi -1 «> 2S No.ofColitrllMi- tiiiu Ml'tUbcTH All iMiiit paiil I 1 rhi'liffof I AllKilllU pitirl lor rolicf of I W. Fiiinilies^li Atiioiint paid n tor burying the (Itrliii. II DiieH to Graiul LoUgo. Koooiptu for year. OQ P o g CD ens CO o C-4 CD oo o- CQ J^:e>:b:ei2• !•,. \. A. ItKHENT AT THE SKSBfOX OF THK W. W. (', IKM) IN- (.'lIAIU.(.TTKTu\VN', Al i;i:ST LS?"!, HASH A'»X, •lOITv I'. ii;\i\(; . K. J{. i{Ai;'.>i;s. (ifij'.Kirr Mi-i;iH)('ii. i;. 15. lIMHil-ioX. .JOHN rUlxNULK....^ ^f. W. C. Max/er. M Wiirif' u. rra.'! Ji'pri.ifn'dtiri'. ClKlplllUI. Miirx/iii/. (Jdiirdiui). Xf TJol)ert Tfockiu, tfiiinos Vor-t( r;iiit, J A. < U. T. !•' W. X Mills 111, •C. 'i ii|.|» r. Xo. r> •Kohert UillM. •AtitliMi.y .MoUiilpi .lolili ( ';uT, • Iiilui I »nii:l:isH, .lalii.'s Mitciiell. ti. 1*. Mc(;. ( hi.- Diiiiel Ca llKlIll, Sim 1' inerou. Xo. 8. *W. \V. Stimililes ••I. H. Xif!i. '.). *J..hi, 1l. Hi|.'lu% X... JO. \V. Williams,' Ufiiry A. Taylor, 'Iwaiik (ual *J. K. Haliiill laiii, on, No. 11. «.l. .S. ifcDon.-ilcI. *riioiaas ,l()!iii-toii, •Al:, X''>. I'i. .lolin nicliard.s. No. 14. < '. S. 1 Jiviiiiaii, •'I'l Xo. ];-.. Al( •M. J.e.ulloy, loiiias II Mlarcoin, No. 18. *K. ,1. MafI :i.y, Til ifs.in. No. 1(». *\\ No. 20. •John A. i-'nll loniaji l.'i.luMtson, ni. A. .M I'l L. < (lore, IT, Sylvaiin.s Keiti I'l>i.'lle, B DEATHS DURING THE YEAR. John C. Potts, Fuller, No. 5. John Jackson, " " John A. Ross, Norton, Ko. 6. Roderick McKay, St. Lawrence, No. 8. William S. Calhoun, Pioneer, No. 9. John D. Nash, Orient, No. 10. William Stewart, Scotia, No. 11, J. H. Innes, " • " Henry Masters, Western Star, No. 16. EXPULSIONS. P. J. Chiaholm, Widow's Hope, No. 8.— Unbecoming conduct in the Lodge Q. F. FUmdem, Pioneer, No. 9.— Conduct unbecoming an Odd Fellow, and Mboging to two Lodges at the same time. He was also expelled from Western ■ on like charges. 0. List of Membership of Sobordinateb, aocobdinq to Rbturiis ruRmsiOD Decemcer 31st, 1874. S.A.STERXO' ST.AJEi, STO. 9, the Lodge '•Uow, and mWeatern Anderson, Thomaa Brown, Robert Baillie, A. C. Brown, W, C. Bayne, Geo. A. Brown, Jamea R. Ouiah, John Crichton John L. CamplwU, Y. C. Curzon, John Campbell, Kenneth Cooke, John Carson, Adam Campbell, Alex. Desmond, Daniel Dicks, Geo. ]i. Dawson, Robert Dawson, Charles M. Edwards, Joseph English, John G. Jr. Fra.ser, Jamea Eraser, Simon Eraser, William G. Eraser, Robert P. Eraser, Jrmes W. Eraser, John R. Eraser, Colin Eraser, Hiram Eerpuson, William Griffiths, R. J. Grant, Isaac A. Grant, J. Fisher (xermain, Peter Gedden, John J. Hockin, John M. Hockin, Robert Harris, William Henderson, John W. Hislop, Jame!« Hntehinson, Wm. T. Hojjg, Jt)hn K. Hogg, Henry Henderson, D. C. Ingraham, Alex. Tves, Daniel E. Kirkwood, Henry Kirkpatrick, Bernard Mills Wm. N. Murray, Mercer Murdoch, Jamaa Meikle, Richard Morrison, John W. Marsh, J. B. Myrtle, Edward McAuley, Augui McCulIooh, Alex: McConnell, Thomas McDonald, Daniel (Mason.) McDonald, Daniel (Blac am McDonald, Abram McDonald, Alex. McDonald, John McEwan, James McGuringle, J. H. McKay, Dan. McKennie, JamMi McKay, Robert McKenzie, J. W. McKean, Albert McKean, David W. McKenzie, K. J. McKay, A. H. McMillan, William McMillan, Alex. Mclican, iHaac Logan, David Lyall, George Logan, Alex. Logan, Robert Ijeithead, Robert liCtson, William A. Lippincott, Aubrey O'lver, Rol)ert Pringle, John Purnell, Thomas Paulin, J. T. Pope, W. H. Roach, William Rodgers, Simpeon Ran, Thomas Reid, W. S. Rei.l, Geo. W. Reid, .rolin Reid, John D. P. Rae, James Russell, John Ross, A. J. Sutherland, David Stewart, Robert Tanner, Robt. C. Taimer, Walter Sr. Tanuer, W' W. Taimer, Richard Tupner, Eliakim* Wallace, Albert West, Thomae Wibon, W. G. Wolf, Charlei. B. Wolf, Herman Walker, Geo. W. Yoraton, Jamee I ^U C, (Continued,) FXTLXiEPi, nsro- 5. AIIctj, Henry Burrow, I'lilwiird Bliickwouil, (Jeort^" l»lack\v()()(l, JaiucM IM-riicy, Joliii Bjlliii;',t, Oouwiiy, James * 'iirrey, Miiiliit Tarr, iFolin f'lisli, 'riioiiuw (.'oiiway, Isajic ('luaiiiint;, fFolin ('aiiieroii, Daniel « 'aider, Akx. t'aiiieroii, Alex. 1st Cainoron, Alex. 2nil Canijibell, tldlm ( '.lUiiplell, .lolui A. Douirla-^i*. Juliii Dry lien, Williaiii DavMvo.i, 'IMidina^ Ddl'snii, ,)i)iin Dunliar, tlnim Duiiliar, ( Jeorye .l''ra-ni .Morri on. Donalcl Muir, Itoiiert Muiiroe, An^ns Miiiaoe, William .\Iiinroe, ( ieor^'c S. Akd'.e;ui, Daidel ^icUean, Alex. \\ . Mc' 'alie, Anthony M.'|ioiial*;>hert M<; Donald, Doiml'l McDonald, William IVlcDoii.'dd, l)u.:(;an Me Donald, John AIeld\ie, (Mitiirio MeKlvie, Hu;/h Mid'.aueliern, f 'olan Midlwen, Owen MeKanelicrn, Duncan Mcintosh, (jeorw Mclnnis, Hector Mclntosli, William iiidvay, Daniel J. McKay, Tliomas McKay. An;,'us Ist McKay, John M.iKay, An/ns 2nd McKay, Donald McKiiy, Daniel M(d\enzie, (ieorj.,'© MeKcn/ie, Alexandi-r Mcl.eod, Hu^,di D. M(djcan, John 1). M( I.e.an, IJohert M( liean. Daniel MeLellan, John Mcl.ellan, .Mexandfir .1. McIiCod, Alex. McNauifhtou, John M''\au;,'hton, i'eter Mcl'herson, William McQuarrie, Joha MeSivern, Daniel Kennedy. Duncan Ni\on, SVilliam Purvis. William Reid, James W. HoK.s, William lions, DuncAu C, ( Continued. ) Ross, John D. Ken, Alexander Hoy, Jolm liobertson, .Tose))b Siinpsun, J!i)l>ert Snooner, Matlicw skinner, Job Stewart, Tlionias Stewart, James Stewart, Alexander Stewart, (ioor..'e Sutherliviid, Daniel Swift, Henry TurnbuU, Obcdiali Turnbull. TiiomasjW. Taylor, Francis Taylor, (Jeorj^e H. Tupper, James Williams, Henry Wilson, James Wyllie, William Willis, Robert Wyllie, John Watson, James Weir, David Weill), Williiim York, John Dnncan Kosa, Jauio-< (f McNeal, Neil iMcKanicher, Peter (Jampbell, Alex. ('. Cameron, John Kerr, Ren. Kerr, ThouK-us Welsh, Robert Fraser, J>. R. Munroe, John Keefe, William L. Campbell, Jolin Feri,'iison, Alexander McKenzio, William R. Alley, R. McConnell, Daniel Donglass, William J. Sutherland, William Russell, John McK. (rraham, Kenneth McLeod, John Fraaer, Alexander Fraser, Daniel Cain])b«ll Robert Marshell, S. M. MeKenzie, Alexander Irving, S. V,. Tup|)tr, James Reeves, P. McCr. Chisholm, William Bealts, George Fraser, Robert Douglass, J. R. Cunningham, Robert Grahau;, John A. Marshell, William F. Grant, Daniel Cameron, John R. Murray, Charles McFagyden, Daniel W. Dearmid Harvey Cirahom, J. C. Olding, James Cuuuuings, H. F. Sutherland, Daniel liO^'an. ( JaiiuToii Fraser, James W. Smith, Prentice. C. llice Henry Me(iregor, Muntiick M(d>(inald, Duncan .McDoiigall, David KoHx, .lolin W. Fraser, (Jeorgo W. Chisholm, James If. Fraser, A. ( Jeriior, S. ^[. M(! Donald, William McLellan, James Rrowii, George J. Grahan), John \j. ( 'hisliolm, John J. Mcl'herson, William R. (Jraham, 1). C. Fr.-iser, John \ute. Til. -mas H. Smith, John Dunbar, R. G. i iraliam, Roddick MuLellan, 1 )ivniel ( 'ameren, J. J. JJussell. William H. Wooley, William \\. McDonald, A F. McLeod. John K. Fraeer, James King, (iordon Fraser, Ale?:ander J. l{«id, John J. Grant, V. H. Bei.net, Daniel Chisholm, James R. Lnngell, Simon W. Fraser, James Fraser, (Dowm'c Jr.) George R. Mullins, (»eorge W. Smith, John Gerrior, ^1 C, (Continued.) E(>l)crt McTiOan, Iluiirv Hawker, Tlioiii.w K. Tliomiwon, Duncan N. Fraser, D-.incan C. (jvinplioll, .lohnK. McKuy, Mill hew K. Weir, J. ,1. I{<)>S, A. McK.ivher, Daniul Mcl.ellan, 3xro. 7. Allen, W. B. Alloy, (Iporj,'!.' Baker, Richard Brow, (Jeor^'e M. Buckerfield, K. 1$. Byrne, John BetM', J. Herbert Brecken, .1. V. Bremer, Bonjainin Brennaii, W. A. Baninr.l, W. H. liutohwr, iFanios ,M. Callbeck, ThomaHi;. C.vrter, Thomas Ciiappellf, Thco. L. f\>stain, Tiinmas 11. Currie, Bolx-rt Cameron, T>:ivi>l (Uxrrie, John Cralile, llohert Dounette, E. F. DisBrisav. W. O. Dunbar, il. A. DMBriHay, L. P. W. Dal/iel, ('liarlos Darbv. (3e<>rrCt* DcBloise. H. F. Dorsoy, John Kllis.J. (•.(}. KlliH, William T. Falconer, J. R. N. Fletcher, J. H. FurnesK, li. (J. X. Falconer, Daniel Fisher, William Fitzt'erald, K. \i. GrillB, Charles J. Hickey, liawrence HobliH. Hiram Hendei-son, J. A. HuK'hes, (i«orfjo E. Homes, Art^iiibaKl HaHxard, < 'iiarles J. Ha-zard, J. K. Hobkirk, W. C. Irvini,', J. P. Irviiij;, H. F. Keith, Sylvanus KoUv, Ilol)ert Kniijht, Charles V. Lcard, L. '. B. -WIIDOW'S HOFE, NO RETURN. ST. liA-VmEMOE, 3MO- Lowe, Sanniel 8, T.owo, Henrv C. LePaye, W.FI. J.ontfwortli, 15. F. Moiit:.(omery, Donald Mutch, Cluirles Morrow, Frederick Molynoaux, ( 'harUM Millner, S. W. Milbur, (leorv'o K. Mathew, it. A. Mutch, W. H. Mutch, erlain, Mont. i 'rothent, Samuel Clemeiitw, K. F. < 'hristie, John C.inieron, James \l. Crookshankj'A. <». Dnn(!an, Kobt. K. Dimock, W. K. Dimock, K. L. Dunham, David K. DutTell, Jowepb Emery, Andrew Emerson, 11. 15. Everett, Edwin J. Emery, William Emery, II. T EdwardR, Johii A. Earl, (Jeo. W. F.lliH, John V. Forl)e», J. florden Earle, Thon. J. O. Finley, Thomaii Fotherby, Henry Fra8«r, tlames Mc(r, Froot, Edwin F.llowH, F. B. FiiK.'h, llenrv (lolding, S. (v. odwin, A. D. (I'andy, J^arton (iiithrie, Janie.4 Hilhiian, William llihani, ( 'luw. ]■;. Iliiil, David 11. ihi;,'hos, JoLuE. Hunter, Jamea Hale, Sanniel L. Hay, (Jeo. W. Ha;iiilton, John li, Hca, I'red. L. Heavtnor, (iilhert Houston, JamcH 11. Hall, ('. 11. Hutoheson, John Hau84liiecker. Isaac Kennetly, William Kerr, John Ki-nney, E. E. Keltic, llohert, Jr. Kayo, , I antes Sidney Keniiedv, WilJiaia K.llie. NV. 11. Krinwles, Josei'li S. liOckliart, W. Albert Murh J. Olive. W. II. Olive, C. K. I'Hliiier, I'liilii) TeteiN, 'rii.w. A. VeiuUebury, AlfreJ Peiiery, .laineH W. Policy, Joliii Peiu'soii, Robert Pivtton, TlioH. M. Piili,'eon, Jacob K. Paul, William Pidjreon, Aloii/.o Peters, Wiiliaiu .Fr. Pluinptoii, (i. W. Prifst, H. (!. Pickett, Jaiiiea Paul, K. Wocl KobertHon Alex. Reynolds, H. P. liaiikiiie, Alexander Keynolds, W. K. Piiii;, 1 )oii^'las3 M. Reid, Jolni llobertson, Duncan C. Ryder. W m. ('. Rourke, W. H. Rourke, .James Stewart, (leor^e Jr. Steadman, James B. Skinner, ('has. N. atocklmm, S. F. Rankine, \Vil]iai:i Stubbtt, TlioH. H. StubbH, Samuel J. Kcott, Thomas Stewart, James L. Suly, Alex. M. Stewart, Alex. Soutliword, K. 1). Stncrger, At,'ustu.-( Smitli, ('has. M. SelfrodKe, David Sliellield, Mjusou Siiamiiicr, J. Wik-y 'IViiiiant, II. II. M. Valjii'y, ( it'O. A. \'ail. i'liailes W. WhitiuK. \V. J. Wil-on, iF (xepli ^\ illi-i, J'ldward A\'i'ddi?buni, \Vm. Willis, Koiifrt Wi'h^h, Samui'l W.;iddell, l{. P. Wither.-*, .loliu l'\ WalkiT, S:iiauel \\'illeLt, .Jii.MU Voung, ]it\i Bt-rteanx, Fred. A. l>e'ily, Paid K. -Matwell, J«nus •lohiiston, William •Jordan, John M. Olive, John I.eo Fenety. A. C. NO RETURN. SCOTIA., 3SrO. 11, NO RETURN. Barnes, R. Radford Byers, Jamua Blake, CJeo. Benn, James C. Barbour, G. L. Bryden, J. Barlow, E. W. Blair, R. H. Barnes, B. J. Belmore, A. A. Belding, W. H. Dunn, VV. A. Duval, J. P. Doherty, H. A. SE.A.ooxg', 3sro. la. Ferguson, J. R. Farren, William Frizzle, Fleming', C McK. Fish, John A. Oilmour. H. B. lirross, M. L. Hodsoe. W. C. Green, F. P. Gross, R. (iriffin. .lames Harrison, A. lfarr">;;ton, T. W. Hamm, J. B. 0, (Continued.) Harding, F. A. Hatheway, W. H. Hollia, Frank Jones, J. A. Jonta. F. A. Kennedy, W. H. D. Knollin, Geo. T. Knowlin, J. Kain. F. Keltie, J. H. Lee, Charlea Laakey, J. W. McMurtery, A. McNichol, W. McNichol, A. McLauchlan, F. M. McLean. J. McAfee, U. MoLeod Mocreder, R. MaxweU, R. S. Millar, D. Murray, Geo. A. Moore, F. H. Peters, T. W., Jr. Porter, J. E. Finney, H. PuUen, J. H. Kavinond, J. F. Rubins, J. Richey. W. M. Smalley. A. B. Spiller, H. B. Sutton, (>eo. Stewart, H. Sanction, R. H. Truman, 1>. C. Torrence, R. Vance, H. D. Welch, Richard WUdom, F. WynK Wright, J. A. Wiokett, J. H. Wilson, G. S. Warren, J. Armstrong, J. S. Brewn, S. II. Ganl. W. Tremaine Willis, W. S. VTOTOHXA., H"0. 18. Atherton, Robert Adam, James Brannen, C. S. Barker, Themas Blain, Thomas R. Burchill, Alex. Beckwith, A. G. Brown, J. V. Baker. R. D. Coy, G F. Co«per. Chris. Cliff, N. A. Cameron, John Bererly, James L. Cooper, Charles Coleman, Fred. B. Clark, Stephen J. Dow, Hiram Estey, H. S. Ellis, James H. Edgecombe, Fr«d. B. Fowler, James Flewelling, W. P., Jr. Gregory, J. B. Guion, Wilmot Gillespie, T. F. Gregory, Geo. F. Gunter, Geo. J. Hagerman, Moaie Lugrin, Geo. K. Loiigstaff, T. F. McCiausland, Isaac Myshrall. D. B. Mozom, Robert Macredie, R. C. McLauchlan, J. K. Patterson, Alex. Perkins, Ely Pickard, Jehn Richards, John Rivet, F. B. Sutherland, Robert Robinson, Robert Stunpson, CLas. F. Sherman, L. W. McCluskey, Isaac Tilley Chas. L. Torr»-nce, James M. Taid, William Thorapaon, F. P. White, James Yerxa, E. J. Withrow, J. S. Whitehead, W.'T. S3COSZ.8XOZi, 20*0. 14 NO mTURN. C, (Contiinieil,} Bi^ney, David HarneH, IlarriH IT. ('onway. Williftia Dewar, Jolin Evett. William Vrown, Harry FraBor, John FraHer, Duncan Frailer, Huk1> FJHlier, E. C. Fraser, Alex. FrMer, Donald Gilmore, Wn>, E. Henderson, William Hall, William Harret, Wesley Haynes, John Harrett, Stephen Hingley, Jameii W. Juhns, FrcMlci'ick Johnstnn, Daniel King, lieorye Leadbeeten, Timothy Lewis, William Lamont, John Lan(;ill, Kilward Murray, John Matliu-son, John STTXISK^A^, XTO. IS. Miller, James Millard, John McKay. Alexaniler Mt;''et)(l, Ji^iin U. Melicod, Daniel MflMierHon, Mathew M 'I Donald, John Mf(!harh'H, Alex. Mcl.eod, DdiitrlaxH McLearii, William McDonald, Daniel McKenzie, Alexande MoLeod, Alex. Mwiiroe, Alex. J. McliiiiiH, |)aniel Newton, W. ('. Paul, John |{u^Ht■ll, Samuol JJea, Henry liusnell. Alex. Kohl), John KooH, John Seetiin, John Kulliran. Thomas Simpson, •lohn Wolly, J;»nie8 Wilk«, Charles Watt, (jeorgs I''' It. NO RETURN. Anderson, Jame.>4 Butler, Henry Cameron, (ieorg* Gunn, Alex. N. Dunn, Ilobert Christian, David Cunnin(;ham, Geor^cu Hattie, Daniel Camplxill, Hector Hyde, William fiove, Francis Livin^jstoi', Tohn Love, Jamed McKay, W. H. D. McDonold, John McMillan, Malcolm XbdIOOXlE, XO'O. 17. McRa^en, John MiCoU, John McDirmi)!, John MoBain, John J. Uldiu);, James N. Munroe, James Kobertson, Alexander UoMB, Daniel Ross, J. V. Sutiierlaiid, An^fUH Salter, Francis Wilson, Itobert Weir, Andrew Weir, John Pickins, William Kinley, Thomas M. K. J. Matheson, Thomas Robertson, A. W. Little, W. G. Ro«, Xt^^SrSTIO ITO. 18. Ralph Patrick, C. Melbume Witt, John S. (-ormack, A. W. Eaton, (', (CotUinunL) JftmeH R. Renwick, Henry W. BarnM, J. r. p. Fra7.ue, Williain P. Ryun, William U. Jean, Roliert S. Fitch, V. W. Harley, •John R, McLeod, Juhit Puliner, William M. Tur>i>er, Tho8. Otway Saf tlie proceedings of the Kifty-Krst Session of the l\. W. (i. L. of the United States. Your ll«!present*tivM after h'avintr their homes, met in IJoston severd IJep- resentativert f.iun the Kaatern StatoH, anh'». (hir nomewliat vexatious (lehiyj* on the wr/,y, were entirely et be left until we meet our U. W. (irand Lodi^e fuee to face, jih tlui bounds of our report ciuinot aulr the It. W. (» I.otlge was ealled te ord t at '.♦ a. m., on the 20th of Seiitember, by (irand Sire Durham. AH the ('rranort what will be most interestinf;, and will serve to j;ive the clearest idea of the work Bixomplished. ORANI) HrKE'H KKPOKT. The 1 1 rand Sire n-ad his report of the work duriuf,' the year, in which he re- ferred to the iinaneial condition of the Onler, as well as the various questiuns M hioh had claimed his attention durini; the year. W.MIRANTS IS.m'll). In this (N. Hesi'EUIan, No. ."J, at Klk I'oint, I )akota Territory. Instituted, .lul"y»i, 1H7.'». Kkv West, No. 5, at Key West, Florida. Inatituted, July 5, 1875. .SLDOUDINATK t.ODQKS. rAOno, No. 1, at C'addo, Imlian Territory. Tkuto.nia, No. :*, at Val|>;iraiso, Chili. LaKaykttk, No. 4, at Vat|>araiito, Chili. Lkave.nwoutii, No. ."», at ValparaiHo, Cliili. NoKTii Si Alt, No. 'J, at Winnipej,', Canada. DKOREB l.nl)(iE.H. Provinciai,, No. l,at Montreal, Can.vla. 'I'he (irand Sir^ refi-rrod ti> o'terationfl in In»titute»7'». Inetituteil, Mav H, 1X7 '>. Inntituted, July «, lS7r.. luRtitutt'cl, JuneU, IM75. Instituted, May jy, l«7r». tlie fort'i,'!! jiiriHilictionH — Swit/orland, Peru, Cliili, the Saiidwiuh Islandx, Anitralia, (ieruiany, AuHria, (treat Hritain and Iivlaml. In the lirst juriiidiotnin there p.ro five Lodges, all of wlii< li have ri'ported ; in the M'cond lliere are twn, wliicli h'h)W an ijuVL-a'** of nn'nilnii^iiip ; tlio Ihird prr.wnts a ^'ralifyiiiK r^|iort, tlirro ln-in;; no le'is' than five Lodj;!'*, and a pros iiect of a t irand Loiljie beini.' at '>nc« forined ; tiic foiirtli Sandwich I^^lanls. liod^jfs have reporteil promptly, out showed no fonsitli'ralili' iiici'ea-^o ; th« tiftli, BO far removed from tin* ln'ad of the or lor, liavi- al.^u reporlfil, and provei that the idea of allowin;.; the home hrotherhood to mana^'e Mii'irowu atfain; was correct in priiicipU*, and in pra^'fire i-asily cirrifd out ; tlio reports from the xixth al.Ho ehow pro„'re-n, an'-ult, nhow« how our .Mor;t Worthy (irand Sire h.vi endi-avoured, durin,' tli*- ye.vr to ^ivr our Order prominence thro\i.;h the o'li'ert ot th.' (toverntneiil ; the oi^rhth it mor« interostin;^ to our jiirindiction, and we present the wordi* of the (irand Sii» verbatim: " Ilearin;? that there w.v* a I'ood [irospect to eslaMi*!! the ( >rder in the L'nittd Kin'jd'iia of Omtt Itrit'iiix and Inhtud, ami knowimf that V. (> I'ep., Itro. H. R. MoiiKisos, .Miehi/'.m. was about to sail for tliat i-ountrv, and li« iM-in;,' willing to iindertali" ho importatit and do'ii'ute a tru^l, I, on th'- l'.*f,h i>f Aui,'iiHt la-it, irave Idni a i-ommi4*. I>. (irand Sire for s*id Kin rdom, with the ■^ame powers, ihitivs, dtc, as similar olliiers. I have innny re»son.s to believe that our ili«Mii;,'ui»'ie 1 brother will be suice.i-'ful in hin etrort* thus opening up anotiu»r iiell for the spreiKl of thU institution " The (Jraml Siie next referred to his vi^if,ltions, whie'i, owin;,' to the peneral prosperity of the (irand l,od;;o.s. In- cljd not consider it nevssary to mako numerous. I'ndi'r this iiead he refcrreil p;irti 'Mlarly to hi* vi.sil to our -ister l.odi'es it) Ontario juid <^ue) cc, with 1'. (i. I.'epresent.itive Colf.ax, Kepresenta tive White, of N. V., «!. M. Stubbins, o' N. V,, and (I Treaurer Mnrri on, of .Miehi;an. His commenda'ious on the hospitality of our brethren in the rpper Provinces, were mo^t (l.itt>rin',' t<> theio. and hi» referetfe. to their nmiuHceiit entertainment of the viMtors were endorsed by .ill. Me concluded this part of his report in the followin;; words, wliirh deserve to be inasur-d bv •very 0- wtd! tut tlie fl cf the Mriti h F.nipire." J,,'.- ■xK. Ui ' ■ (3, (i'lmtinued,) \ nncisioNH. Till' (irAtul Sire .iiiiuniuc.il lliat tiii'liT this head lie liiul iiiiswiTPtl m.-uiy qiit'slioiis whirii were .;.» |iliiiii tliiit In- liiil ii'it, (M>ii-.i(lt;r it iifi;(!.-i-;iry to n'|M»rt t.ieiii. I [■.■IV ymir iv|)ri«.siMitiitivi'.s iii\i^t say tiiat liifV a^rriie witli the (iriiii.i Rile, aii'l hclievt! tliat iiufstioiis arc trociueiitly proiHuiiitliii t») the (Jraml Sire, tliiit liy refcimee to our lii'^'est, cfmlcl Lc at uiiee settled. 'I'lio fulluwin^' Ik- Kuiiiiiitted for a|ii>ri)liaLinii or rejielioii : First. A ineinlirr in ^'oo.l >tiiihliiij,' in lii< Ijod;;e is entitleil t') imeniiiary hene- lits while; -irk and mialile to attend to lii-. ordinary avoeation, altliou:,'h he may have an inconif snUieient for id* sii|i|>ort. .Si:>iiil. It i< lawful for a Siilpordiii.vtc Iiod,'e to denote its fiimU for any pur- IKiii- within the oliject and scopi- of thi- Orilcr. Thinl. Tha u'Piieral iiian.i,'(nii-nt and conduct of l)e','ree Lod^'es are Hulijects of local Kvdslatioii. I'liirtli. Th it a (trand liod^'c of a State inn-it .,'rant an appeal from its de- risi )!! to the (iraiul !.(nl,'<' of tiit; V. S. ; and that in vacation, the (Jrand Mas- ter cannot Lfnuit said ujipeal Fi/f/i 'I'hat a Sulior.linato Mne i:npiiieut mIioiiM not use its fundrf to procure street uniform. Six'li. That a ineinher of a .su'iordinale liod^'e, desiring' to join an Enc.ainii- nieiit, .-liould join the nearest Mneaiiipmeiit to his residence in the same juris- dietion. ,Si rciitli. 'I'hat a brother in L,'ood standiny; cannot l)e kept out of Ids ( Jrantl or Suliordinate Loil^'e v.'hile tlie niiuntes of tlie procecdin.,' meeting; are hein;,' read, if hn d MJrc* to cuter .i.il c,i?i work hi< w;ty into t!ie L.i I.;.'. J-Ji;ilillt. That tilt! ( I rand Kiicanipniiuit of Ohio li.-is no ri;;lit to as->i^'n as a Ivejirescntative of a district .1 patriacii who is >iot a member of an Uneampmeiit in the district he isassii,'ned 'o rejircseiit. Ninth. Tiiat the law authori/m;,' the N. (I. of a IiO(Ij,'e to cominunioate the M'Miii .annual passwo.d to a brother of another liod^'c, at tiie rc(|uest of the N. (i. of the |jod','c to wlii(!h he may lielonj,', under the seal of the liOil^'e, applies to the N, (!'h, in the same jurisilictiou, ard not in dilferent juri.-iilic- tioliB. Tinlli. 'I'hat when a niemher of an Kucampiiient hiw been droppeil for the non-payment of diHM, it is not imperative n|>on the I'lncanipmcnt to reinstate idm, «ltiiouL,'h he may olFor to pay up all ids dues ; hut if they ri'fu.-.e to rein- state him, they .siiouhl K'r.ant him w Dismissal ( 'i-rtilicat-. F.hiiiilii. That when a person has iieen elected t" receive all the Knranip- nieiit UeLrrces, and a dispensation ha.s Keen ;,'rantcd to confer them all at the Hanii- meeting', it in lawful for .anotlier Kncampmeiit in the same jurisdiction to Confer said de,'rees .at the reiiuest of tlie ICneaiiipment in widch he w.n elected. Tinflfth. Tliat tiiere i-t no law compelling' Siiiioidinate liod^'es to send their inemlierH to a Dei^rce Lod^'e to rcc^'ivo the ments are in wesnion, trainactin^,' their ordinary liu.Hiiiu-i«, the incmhcrs should not wear their street uniform. Fiiitrlii iitli. That a niemher of ;vii l''riranipnient. clothed in street uniform, presenlini,' hiiii'alled to elotii himself ill proper rejfalia while he remains in the Mnci'iiipnient. Fiftiinth. That what is meant by a ballot, u when tlio N. G. dec lares the ballot cloHed, and announces tiie result. Si.rtnntli. That a hod^'e or encampment, with its ofticers, can, in a body, »isit another l,odj,'e or Kncainpnient outside of its jurisdiction without car in or theA. T. 1'. \V S< iTntiriith. Thfit the Washin:.,'t')n Monuniejit is not inch an object or pur posu a.i iH,^eoiitemplated by our laws to which the funds of a Subordinate Ir shonld bo aiipropri.ited. Kightrxntli . That the hiw of tiie last ne«>sion, prescribing a street unifo'uj, ie a th* lion t(i •tfil. thoir lar.tinj,' II. liffirin, II,' its limst'lf •rus th« l>ody, "jj, U 1), r'.'""'i'.»i'/j sniiiTinp, ftuil virtually alirn'^ates any law of a State .IiiriHiliclii n In canflicl wiiii it. iXiiiilo ti'li. That a r. (i. tif tl:t' li. r, Dii-rec can ai.-I may wiar a jfwtl of yt'llrtw ni. tal. (Svc Pi-re^t, Ki:;") ) Tin iiU'tli Tliaf a icconl of a tiial in tl:f 'I'diirt ii|n'n a c]iar^,'c of t ho vi.'la- tii>u fif the la\v~ of the himi, is /.rimn inrii |iroot of the fatt>^ ;4|>|i>'ai'in.^' therein, ami wlxie (li.aij.i'B an- ipri'frni (1 a^aiiiMt a htotl.cr for a viohaioti of ihi' law.-i .if the t«'nt proof jn tin' lii.il in thr l.oil.'o, and i ; cn'i'-hi.sixr, iinlcsd other t\iilcii«i! \'i' intrn.'.uti.l ln-'iilvf* tli.at in iiit- ivcurii; ami . n ^ncli trial, cither party may intro.lnci' >iic'ii e\iilcncr a.-< i.> not i-n.l'r"..i'il in the rt'i'on!. 'I'liis |iortion ^th, !tth, 10th, IJtli, l:!th, 17t'i, l.Sth, Il'th a!i,!iall join the nearest lui- " iM.c.ii.ipii.t'iii, oeurees. and ha~. leceivcii t!ie paliiarciial tie.;ree, and a (U pen atinn ha-> Itei-n ^'raiiteil to confer the other d<'-,'rees at t lie same iiiaetin;,', it in l.iwtni for anotlnr Miieanipmenl in t lie sann' juris, lieiji.n to eonfei' these ile^rre^ at the reipiest of the Isiieampment in whiih lie Wll- elected and admiit- ed to the initiatory 'T Patriarchal decrees " Tht^ 1 Itli wa< ;iui" eh- I to re 1 1 as foil iw« : "' Tiiat .i la-tiilier of an I'lti caiupment, clothed in .-treel nnilorm, )>resentin.,' i.im; elt for ailmis-ion wliih- tiie iMicumpineiit is traii-aetiii;,' its ordii>:.ry husin- •^s, shuli he tieatid thu ^an.e a* if he pie-eiited liim-.elf without sikIi nidforni." 'I'he l.-itli wa> cliaiiL-'ed to re. id : "A hallot is cln-ed wlieii it it no ih 'lard l>y the presjdiil!,' oflicer.' 'I'o tiie ir.'h was added t!ie followiii); : "U'.l i[ in iieci s.>!iry that the one of th.fcir lir-t two olhcei , in char.-e of snc'i visitin.; hody mn-t he in pe--esiiiiii of the A. T. 1". \V,, and iiasu Ids card." The ahr.vi' .shows that the (Irand Sin's decisions were in the main acceiited liytlie.>ai\ in ttiis pliwe to snlimil the allien hiieiit < to t!ie tJrand Sirt-'s deci.sions, tlioii;,'h Hncli Uinelldnn'llts were Hot aci'epteil ntitil after l-on:dderalh' ili-cn nioll. The (irand Sire further re''erred to otl^ei ijne>{ioiis sncii as alhiwin,' the worK to lie doim in the nohemiaii lan.,'na,'e, the adiiii~sioii of otliers than white in;ile citi/.uii>; the pnMication of copvrijjlited forms I >v onina'i t and ot!,er^;liie iiistory of the i )rder, thoe of iln< »ri|er who had none to tlieir Ion.,' home dtirin;,' the year, and conchiileil in tlie followim,' w^'id- of advice mi I instrui'tioti to the (irand Body as-einliled : "And now Itepreseiilati. '••' and lirother-, h.iv in_' lai.l In fore you tl.li report of the condition of this insiitiition and of my ojlieiai actM for the pa^t year the nioie important dittv 'on I'y proper ami prmlent leu'i hatioii to »liape the future de\ our fatlcrs. (iuar,'ivat IJider of the lUiverte wt; iiii.st rely for sucoeni, uml will, out whose foiit- t'rin;^ ctrc all our work.iuro as nothing.' mi^ I ip'fj ^jVI IT. j:^ . I'l^'l*-; ^.'aV ti^y-^ D, (Cjiitinutd.J HTATK Oi' TUB URDKR. From the vnluiniiKiuH n^port of tlu; lionoretl, aiul wc mtrnt say loved, Rij^ht Worthy Grand C'crrtsi'ondii g and litcoriiJn{,'Ht'(Tet»iv- J»Diet I.. Kid^ely — which wai circulated very shortly after thf opeeiinif of the »>«Maion, comd'be ■uliinitted many intrrentinK facts which the limits of thus report forbid. It appears as reported December 31, 1K74, there are : <}rand J,odifey, 46 Grand Kncan)jnrdinatc Encampments ' IfiiiO Lodjre memberK 4.'W,70l Encampment nif mViers 83,445 The Financial c*<)ndition of tiie order it is unnecessary to nay is satisfactory. The appro])riation aia, ;I93 70 Number of (^rand TiodKCs. 4G " Snbordna'.e Lotlgts 6,987 Grand Encamnmei.ta 'M Subordinate Kncainpments • 1,6.10 Lodge Initiations ' .5ri,0()5 Lo37,993 41 •• Revenue 4 510,980 49 The a^'gregnte strcui/th of the Onier will be seen by the following labidar •tatemeut embracing two years : Grand Lodges Subordinate Lodges Rebekah l>egree Ijmlgea 'n ts Lodge initiations Lodge meml)era Encampment m«mb«ra Relief by Lodges Relief by Encampments Relief by Rebekah Total relief R«venue of Lo, (Continuid.J 46 .... 5,987 . .. IfiM ....mroi .... 83,l4r. bi>factory. i>i; to tUe L6, ;»93 70 I 46 5,987 i,6,k) 55,0«5 4:W,701 8;<,445 37,993 41 10,980 49 iKuiilar 2,449 .2,484,05 THE illNTOKinuRAniKK.i KEl'ORT. Tli« K. W. Grand Secretary and Hintorioffrapher, JaninH L. Hidj^rly, pre- sented a re|)ort wliicli wa« received witli intcreHt. AW were itleaxtd to know tliat notwitliHtandin^ the Herioim illnohs of our numt reapvoted nrother, he had lieuM able tn coniplota the lliHtory of tho FirMt Decade of the Order. 1'lic Hyl- lai)Ut^)f tht proposed work wahs nUo iiiimiittctl witli the re|M)rt. On reconiuien- d.^tioi^ of the con)ndttee on te Hiiitory of tlie Order, it wan re«olvctl that the Si. S. .H, hhoidd be referred tn a committee of tlirce, to lie ap|H)inted by the roval. Ou their reoomniundution, and approval of the M. S. 8., the comuiittce are autliorizeer of appeals were received, many of which pruAentad no uarticnlar claim to attention, Wm^ on|«xc«ptional coiiHtniction of local lawn, having no 'connexion with our mode of procedure. Kn>n> these apj>ealH your rtpreiien ■ tativei ulcct Uie following, which they consider totich |intH : FinST. — " Tn the matter of tlie ni>|ieal of Kaxtcrn Lo, who tenHeH, but it did duly |>ay one hundred dollars, funeral Wnetit to tl>e widow of Brother Mimdell. An appeal was taken from the actiim of the Lodge, to the Grand LiMlge of the District of Columbia, for refu»in.| to pay the thirty dollars towards funeral exi>en8ei. The (trand L. upon the reiMtrt of a cummittee to whom the matter waH referred, adooted a resolution directing Eastern Lodge No. 7 to par to the family of J. Ttiundell thirty dollars funeral expenses. From thiH de cinon of the Grand Lodge of the l>i.strict of Cdumbia, Kantern Lodge No. 7 aiipcaU to thj 1 Grand Lodge. The principl hiis long been Hottled that when the y'-law of a Lodge make a clear distinction lietween funeral benefits and fu- neral ex|>eni«eH, the Lodge cannot I >e required to |>ay anything on account of funeral exmuises where tin* deceased }>rother wa^* buried without exiiense to the family. See White's Digest, Sec. l'.»7, and tin* references therein given Your committee recommend therefore, that the apueal of Kautern Loeals, in the matter of the ap|)eal of K. D. Mowry, on behalf of Oijhir Lo«lge, No. 171, of the .1 uristliction of ('alifernia, against the Grand Lodge of that State, respeetfiUly report : That it anpeai-n that Hro. H.J. Hartnagel of said I^tslge, who waswithout fannly, died; ami it was found that the Lodge would have owed his family, had he left one, tm account of ins funeral l>ene(itH, a .«mi of money, which sun^ waa claimed by his Executor. The matter was linnight Itefore the Grand Lodge of Califoinia, and the Committee to whom it was referred refiorted "that the le^'al renresentatives of a deceased brother, other than his widow, orphan children or iiettendent re- latives, are not entitled to his l>ene>i(:iary dues.' Said Grand l.iodge did not agree with this report, but instead thereof, adopted the following : \),(Contiinwd.) W\^ "It beinc Buj,'geBte(i tliat there are tlcpondont i-elntive* of the decemed bro- ther, namely, an ajed father and siHtent, in ilestitixte circumstanoeH, tlie (irand LtxL'c IioMh that Biicli dependent relativeii ure entitled to tiie Hiun named in tlie By-LawH of the LodKc A demand of an Executor, made on bbhalf uf dejien- dsnt relatives, should he recojn»ized by the Lodjjre." From this action of the (irand LtNlge of < 'aliforniti, Bro. Mowry aii]>ealH. There are two queHtions prei-ented in this case which it will l>e well /or this Grand Lo;e to Hettl« : First. — When the Loilge is responsible for funeral lieneKts and there are de- pendent relatives of a deceased nrother on wIiosh ivccount the lauie would Im due, is the Lod<;e to deliver the funds to such relative's, or shall it pay the same to tlie lej^al reprcHentativea of the deceased? S<:eond.—Wiio are such dejiendont relativeH as shall Iks rceo^zed an lejfiti- ituite claimants of such funds? Your ('ommittee subject hiiM lieen con e^dered by tliis (irand Lodjje, except that the petition of Han;,'ani()n !iOt made to Mcttle tiie second of the above (luestions ; and as to the first, this li.>di,'t» le gal representatives of a deceased brother, this Order does not rec<)f{ni/.e tliem as iuwint; any claim uis)n the lienehciarv dues to a menjher." And this we think was <» "orrect decision, •ir (Committee sujijKMte that by the term •■le;,'al representatives," used by "m^ttee in the last named case, they meant itersonal reoresentatives; ^ Executor or Administrator of the person (lecexsed. It is a part of the ta. :tion» of the i>ersf nnr Order ti> pay such debts ; that which Odd Fellowship bestows is for the comfort of a bntttier anil his family, and to relieve and administer to their |>ersonal and prvsent needs. If we j)ay the personal representative, he must use the mont-y iis he doe-t tlie Other funds of the estate. He will have no ri;^'ht to withhold it from cruditoi-s and devote it to tlie family. In the api»eal now before us, the (irand liodi;^® of California decided that a demand by an executor, nuulc on behalf of depend<>nt relatives, shuuld be recognized by the Lodije. Fnmi this decision. the ai)peal wai taken, and for this cause, if for no other, the decision should be reversed. As to the secoinl niirt«ti(m, "Who an- the dependent relatives , of a deceased brother to he reco)^ii2«-tl as the le^'itiniate claimants of his Ixmefits?" It is the iMilicy of o»ir Ijaws to assist a brother in life, and to aid and protect his family, if he hiw one, after his death. It is not the oi)ject of our Organi- zation to render aid to others besides the iimnediate famil.y of the decciised brother. If he have no immediate family, widow, child or other immediate family relative, who wiis, before his death, ilependent on him for KiiiiiHtrt, than he hab left no one who has a le;j^timatu claim upon tlif Order. If lit leaves a father, mother, brother, sister, or other inilijient relative, who is a meml)er of another family, and wiw not, in the life time of the ileceased, de|)endeiit uiion him, sucli iniliyeiit relative has no lawful claim on the |jod){e of the deceased, not havinj< Iteeii a member of his family. If it be claimed that there are such de|>endent relatives, there should be some [)rf of the fiMst, which does not ap- pear in the present case. On the cimtrary, the ( 'ortfd to ( fraiitl liwl^'e of ( 'alifornia that there were no such relatives. If, however, in any oase there were suoh relatives, your Committee are of the opinion that, after due pniof of t..<- fact, the ljodi,'e sliouM pay money due on account of the de- (leaHetl brother to such relatives directly, and nwver to the per^ ))riation >>hall t>e made from the fuiuU of the Lo(l{e," and it appears from the D, (Continutd.) i^cenoed bro- I, the (irand allied in tha M of depnn- i^ry ai»i)eal8. veil fortluK liere are de le would \m »y the same >d an leifiti- been eon lj pay snch otiier and lit iiepiU. e doe-t tlie creditorji ed that a hould l)c and for deceased 1 protect r Or^'ani- deueiWed nnediiit* •it, tlian leaves a iiiIht of lit upon e< eased, are Huch not ap- ) (irand ill any it, ,itter the de- rcnenta whidi !!i'winj< >«ppn> oni tli« recordH that the (Ima^t d was buried by the « )rdt'r of Druids. If the Order of Druids paid all of the expennei' of hw funeral, then, in the opinion of your < •oniniittee, under Haid provinion of the By-Law, Ojihir Lixltje w not IhiuihI to pay anytliinvr m funeral exiien«e»; wherefcire your (.'oiuiiiittte recouiiiientl that the apiieal of ]lro. Mowry he HU'-taiiieil. Sr.id ap|)eal was Hustained. Third. This ai>peal is i.oiu tlie aotion of the i irand L«Hl^'c of the State of New York. Article II, Section '2, of the IW Laws of said (Jrand Lcm1p>. pmvide* ainoiijf other tiiiii.'s tliat • * '• "the result of the vote of 1 -(wines for certified to by the N. (J. and Hecretarv under the tteal of the li«Mlu. , and the Secretary nhall forward the Haiiie to the (iraiul Setretay in a sealed » nveloiie, addreHfrd to the Conniiittee on Elwtif the(!rand Ii^7;i, puHned the followinj,' rcMolulinn : "JiiKo/rrd. That in j.ursuance of Section'-*, Article II, of tlie By Law-", the Secretary of •aiii Suli«>rtlinate LiMli;e is hereby ret piented to endorse on each •lealed envelojie, inilo«iii_' the election returns, the words "duiilicate election returns of losl^e. No ." and that each D. D. (l. M. who shall receive the election letiinis un |in>vide«l in said Hection,{i^ hen?by directed t>> forward the tame to the M. \V . (iraml Mrjiter, w) «m to lie in hi* isiHsession at or In^fore the opening' of rucU annual session of the R. W. (irand Le by saiii l>*»trit-t Deputy delivered to him (the (irand .MaMterl liefore the coinniein'enieiit of the session of the (Jrand Lodife. The District Deputy I'laimiiiur tluit he wan l>ound by the By-Laws t<> keep the re- turn of vot4>s until the commeiK-eiiient of the session ni the (Jrand Lodu'e, fur [iroduction then if calle>l for. refused to .omply with the requiienu-nts of the (trand Master, upon the |,'n>und that saiil resobitiim did not repeul the By- Law, anion as District Deputy wiw revoked ..ud that he was removed fn>m officei and instructed hin to deliver the book^n and |>a|H>rs of hi't otK(*e to the |iersnn whom the (Jrand Master named an his successor. This Brother Thompson alse refusetl to do, claimiii;; that ^ conscientious diMchari;e of hi« duty would not allow him to do so, and. leiilyiii); that he «hr>uM keep sealed tlie duplicrate election returns until the session of the Grand Lodt;e for production if called for. The above matters were duly represented bv the (Jrand Master' at the next sessiun of the (Irand Loeal is taken. With this conclusion of the Grand Lisige of New York your committee cannot fully agree. T>,CConliiiur(l.) n f-' . K'. As a i;cii(tra] |>rojm.4Uion ino» licpr'4tli«T(t<>f,ftri>utiilt'r the (iraixl Miifi|p-M and otficurii, when their (irand Lod^e in not in HeaMJnii, are t<> acca'pt tiie tonntnirtion of our lawH as i^vtfii hy tli« (iraixl MiiMtvr : liut thin, w« tliink. ih not thn canu with r««fi'r<'nff to t!u« indi>|i«tidc'iit ofHcora of tlie (irand Lod^'e wiien- no ques- tion has l>»rTi rjiimd liy appeal or Hidiniitti'd for idx drcixion. 'i'hero are ,Miiider af<|i*>cial law fortln'ir ijovfrnnn-nt. 'V\w Hy I.iiw piverninK this Kuhjcct, for inntanci'. requirinK that tin- Seoretary of the I<e iHnind to oliev? Certainly not. If he diil mo, he wimld violate th« \»ry law of the (lr:in euce of the Maid resolution, theHaine ily Law i« etpiallv I'indiiiK' on Die D. 1». (!. MuHter. The law wrj* evidently formed that the l5. I), (i. M. Khould le a check upon the (irand Secret.iry, and the oflicer^ of the Fiod^^eH and all ot,li«r perxonK, and that law haH directed the (irand Se h. (i Master, in etfect to do the Hanie thinu, to wit : each to keep the vitles to the eiiil that they may he [>rH-i if the other in case of Iohh, or to correct the other in cMe of dispute. Hut the (Irand r.od(,'e of Xcw ^'ork nay in clfcct, at api>ear» in the rcnolutinn of the re|K)rt of t!u« majority of the coinndttce ay the IMntrict Deputy) does not effect the up|ieal of, not iieoeisarilv conflict with the naid By- I^aw, and l>otli hIiouIiI he ^o construed as to hannoni/e. Vour cMinniitteo a','ree that said re'^olutioii did not re|Mal the liy-TiBW. Nothini; iit hatter Mttled than that a law cannot he repealed hy a reu'dution. Thereforo a reiohition panned a* this wa-*, professeilly in purmiancc of a !»w, must pursue it to Ih* valid. If the rcMolution . \>. (r. Manter Kiiall keep the saute (the returns) until the mMsion, iVc. The resolution directs the 1 ). 1>. enink' of the sevsion, and tlie (irand Nfasti-r's demand fur the n>turns was Ix'fiire the Hes.-ion. Vour committee, tlien, have no d«iul)t that the Ity Law and the resolution are in conflict . And now we tvnne to the du'.y of the I). D. (». Master. Had he a ri^ht to disoliej the mamlates of the (irand Master? This Ryl.awim- pusM a duty on him |iersonally -the same vaM in full forco. He wai an indc|>endenl officer and as much lK>uud to olmy the law with reference to the returns pl.vsd in his hands as the (irand Se<'retar^' waH with those (ilaced in the hands of that officer. lla. (S. M. delivered them to the (irand Master and they had Wen lo^t, the l>. I>. (t. M. would have I leen amenable to the law. The demand then of the (Srand Master on him was unlawful, fie wan therefore justified in disolteyin,' such unlawful de- mand. The neit uuestion to conshler is : Hawer to deprive the |). i). (i. .M. of his ottioe in the prrmiNes? Voc. If he neKle<:ted hiH duty or refuseil to |>erform the duties enjoined on liiM by law. Bui we have alrea,' leave to present to you their views dissentinj,' from tlie opinionM of a majority of your ( 'ommittfi'. It appears that tinre ans forty-fi','lit UiMtricte in New York, an«l for each there iit one DiHtrict I><>piity (iraml Master wlio in nominateil by the UiKtrict ami apiMiinteil liy the (iraml Master with tlie approval of the (iraml l;lect of iluty or p^funal to [M-rform the duti. < enjoined upon him liy law," and one of IiIm dutiee is : "In addition tn the duties HpeciHed in these Hv-liawH, perform such other dnlieit vh the (iraml Lodge may enjoin." Art, II f, See. 12 and lit, on page ]*.tof rnnip. nf N. Y. ('oiiHtitiition and Ity-Laws. Hro. 'riiompson was one of their DejMitieH. The election of (1 rand ( Jtticeni Ik by the vote of Subordinate Lodges, which are retnrnetl by the oflicers of each Muliordinate directly aftor tiie eleetion on the Hecond stated meeting' in .liiiio in each year, to the (irand Secretary ad- dressed to the Committee on Election Hetnrns, which shall be kept by the (irand Secretary ^calcd up, until the first day of tlie (Irand l-odije seiwHon, when tiiey shall be h.-indcd to the Klection Committee, who nliall then open anil canvass tlie same. The otKiers of the Suliordinate Lodge shall also prepare a copy (if the Mtiil vote, etc., and forwanl the hame i, H, (irand .Nliwtter of the l>istrict, who shall keep tin' siinie sealed up until the session of the (iiand Lodge, for production, if called for. After this Hy l^aw w.is lulopted, .'ind at the same licssion, the (irand Lodge iniNsed a resolution as follows : "Ititiilreil, That under and in pm-suancc of Pec, 2, Art.H, of the liy-Law* of this (irnnd Lod^'e, .is amendi-d and a. (i. M., who shall receive the election returns as provided in said section, is hereby directeil to forward the lame to the .M. W. (irand Master, so as to lie in his iMtssession at or before the ning of each annual session of this H. W. (irand Lod^'e." Itf.iiht'l, That the U. W. (irand Secretary be nnd he is hereby authorizcil aJid directed to iiriiit, ,ind transmit in his circular to Lodges contiiining nomin- atitins for (irand ( )HicerH, the said Sec. 2 of Art 1 1 lutsoaniendeil and ailopted, togetln;r with blank returns in conformity thereto, and the fnrepijng resolution for the information and government of Subordinate Lodi^'es upon this subject.'* The regular annual Heii.sion of the (irand Loilce of New York is Tuesson, in reply to a communication from the (irand Master, calling on him to forwatd the election returns under the said Hy-Law resolution to him the (irand Master, "so as to be in his posaession at or l>«>fore the o|iening ot e.ica annual session of the (irand Lodge," explicitly and categorically refuses to deliver«them to any one until the session of the (irand Lislge, and says that he shall keep the same for pnxluction if called for. U|Mm this the (irand Master relieved Dro. Thont|ip )n from duty aw D.D.G- Master of that District, and appointed another lirother to the ofUce, which Bro. Thom|ison refu-ed to olmerve, as aiinears by the correstiondence up to the 2*1 of July, 1875. The Grand Lodge mot on the 17th and adjourned on the 20th day of August, 1875. On the 17th of Augiut the Grand Master reported the whole matter to D, (CuiMiiiied.) tiifl (irAMil TifMl^tf, iini] by a vote of '.\H)i to 2tve(lini,'n(»f lM7;i, i» not n n-peal of. nor n.-eosHarily in conHict with Sec. 2 of Art. II of the Hy-ljawit of the H. W. (rrand Iit without juatiH- uation, and tended to inMulM>nlination, and wrh a HuHi>:iunt cause f4>r lii^ re- moval from office as Dintrict Deputy, and the ap|Miiiitment of liiM Huccesitor by the R. W. (irand Master." It appears from the Htatement miwle or furnished hy TJro. ThompHon, that n«» Luilge nor mamber of the (h'der in ' •• State of N«w Yorlc hail any concert with him in tlie line of ironduut he pureued nur in any manner re(|ueHted or Hout;ht for him to do ho, and :i^ a;i|H>arH then and by his own course of defence it wa" a voluntary tilt witii tho'^e ottictr^ wliose duty it wan to aid and aHsint in enforcing' tlir ditM ipline and s;olopted by the fJrand T^'Mlge, setH this forth in clear and Htroni^ Jan^'ua)fe, and h« only ju^tiftoH hiiU'telf on that plea. IliH Htatement of fiu.*tH on his ap|>eal containn all of tliis. Your committee are of the opinion that the action of the (irand Lodge of the State of New York in the mattter of J, J. 'l^humiwon should be approved. He wa« only tlie executive a','«nt of the Uraud Master. Journal 1874, i)p. ft208, 0202. Index nee. l:V25 a. Journal 1872, p. 5281, .5282; 187,}, p. 5919, 5950. Index, sec. 1407 a. He in but a Hubordinate otiicer. Journal 1858, p. 28,V.», 2t>2«5, mV.i. Index, hcc. 1:122. Journal 1870, p. 48.W, 4H")i», 4887, 4919. Index, Hec. 1324, Index, hcc. 1319, .-ind iw to I). D. Ct. Sire, Index, sei-. 1284. The actiouH and ded.sionn of the Grand Maatem an? in full force until they are reversed by the (rrand Lod|,'«. Journal 18G8, p. 4;«>3, 4402. Journal 18(59, p. 4467. 4598. Index, sec. 12. For all loc.il Ic^jislation the (Irand Lodye of New York is suitreme in all casM where the power or authority is not i-enurvcd in the (rrand Lodge of the (Jnited States. Index, stc. 762, hcc 7eputy (rrand Master, to .-uicertain if they would ol>cy hi« ilirections before he ciuld safely make or give aa order. Tliia course would ajiply if Uro. Thompson had any good grounds for bis conduct. But the undersized submit; that the resolution ii not in conflict with the By-Law, but was, under the circumstances, a nociessary provision to make the By-Ijaw cffectiTo. D, (Continued.) The object of tliM By-Law in to Recuro the prnrlitetion of the itiinlicate returna at the opening of the ( iranil Ltxlt^o t<> verify ihe elfctioii, onwhicii day tli« vut* in counted and election doclurt-d. The (irund liod^fe was lioldinK ltd Me«>ion in Olio corner of ttte ritate. It continued in stssion from the 17th to the 'M of An- t^utt. The (rrand Lodj^e and the (Iratid Manter deemed it prudent and a pro- IM r precaution that on the opening of the tteHxion the duplicaten nhoidd ite in the |Mi>tMi'R'iion of their a^ent anil iiresijin^ otticera, and not to wait until after the meeting of the (Irand Lodge to ntteertain wlietlier nr not they may wi-sh for them, and 1>y the cause of i>arliamentary ridesf adopt tlie neceHiary lvgi-«nroi)riety ait ia exidl)itelii«h the pr>;o^ilent that any officer of any (irand Lod^'e may set ii|i hi-* opinion of law ax HUperior to and in detiancouf a (irand Maitter or a (irand Lodge. Tlie underHigned mibmit for your i!onRidor.ition the following resolution, whicli they recommend for your adoption : RiMoliril. That the appeal of J. J. Thmnp-ion from the action of the (irand Lodge of the State of New York l>« and the saine in hereby diHmiflaed. The majority rci»ort wan adopted. C0N8TITUTI0NAI, AMF.NUMENT.ned. The i)roi>oHewerti and priviligeii of the Urand Sire, in oa^e of tlie death, reHignation, removal from office, or absence of the latter from the irniteil States and the Bntiflh North American ProviiiccD, for a period exceeding hIx month", was adopted, I.EGISL.VTION. It was reHolved thatti inniiiber holding a withdrawal card, who had reeeixod and forgotten the A. T. 1'. W., wan entitled to again receive it from the Noble Grand of the Lodge iaxuing the canl, within one year from date of itn isNue, and the Noble Grand m required to conimunicale said paMHWord. It waH resolved, on C(mi*ideration of a (pientiiiii submitted by th» Grand Lodge of Louisiana, that when ths W. and O. fundn of a defunct ]|Miint(-<| in such mannor and for such time as the local law may authorize. Tho followini; was also adopted, and i^ the law of the Order : Jiesolved, That if an Odd Fellow shall renounce the Order, he hereby for- feits all lienefits to which by law he may )x! entitled, from the time of his re- nunciation. % A/. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) // ^/ / <" •C? ^ :/j 1.0 I.I 1.25 m 111^ '" llllitt 12.2 !ll£ 2.0 1.8 1-4 ill 1.6 V] <^ /i